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Should Capital Punishment be reintroduced for the crime of murder, Discuss Is Capital Punishment the correct sentence for a murderer? I will be discussing in my essay whether Capital Punishment should stay abolished or be reintroduced after 38 years since the punishment was banned. Capital punishment is a form of taking someone's life in order to repay for the crime that they have committed. There are many different methods of doing this, for example a few of them are such things as The Electric Chair, Hanging, Stretching, Stoning. Since 1965 people have been saying that Capital Punishment should be reintroduced. I will be stating most of the reasons these people give in the next few paragraphs. One of these reasons is the fact that prisons are getting overcrowded in England. There are over two thousand convicted persons serving life sentences in our prisons today, therefore if we were to reintroduce Capital Punishment we could resolve these problems by sentencing the people who would at present be sent to prison for life to the death penalty as a punishment for doing wrong. ...read more.
This should really help people get over the loss or hurting that they have had done to them and the family around them. However on the other hand the people who have been stoning this person have actually killed someone themselves. So this may stay in their mind for the rest of their lives so they may be really haunted by the fact that they too are actually murderers. Therefore may have mental problems and this may make them even kill themselves. So in this paragraph I have shown you one of the reasons why Capital Punishment should stay, as it has for the last 38 years, abolished. To add to that it would be much better to put them in prison because it will be a lot more painful way to punish them. Because in jail for a long time is a lot harder than a quick death. We know this because such incidents in prisons before where prisoners have tried to kill themselves one way or another have succeeded. They may be able to do this by having such weapon as a knife or they may even hang themselves. ...read more.
Therefore they will kill an innocent person so that they can get killed because they may not have that good life that some of us lead. So therefore you have lost two good lives which you didn't need to do at all and therefore just cruel and inhumane. Similarly life could become cheap and Capital Punishment could desensitise people. So if they feel they have a very poor life with girlfriend troubles, money troubles or even child troubles that person would automatically think that if they murder someone they will get given Capital Punishment so therefore not have to live the poor life that they have at the moment. And also the family around that person would also feel down because it is partially their fault. So therefore I conclude this essay by saying that having listened to both sides of the story, my personal opinion is one that I believe is a very good idea. And that is that if someone gets a life sentence they should be put in prison. And at the first sign of them being in trouble and therefore certain that they have committed the crime should be sentenced to one of the harshest ways of dying in fact the worst way to die and that is Capital Punishment. Jason Mitchell ...read more.
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Dogs are welcome at the Sunday Market but please don't bring them onto the deck where the food is served.
The Sunday Market is held every Sunday, come rain or shine, from about 8:30am until 1:00 pm. Some booths may run out of food earlier. Come join us for great food & view in a family friendly setting!
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|Sunday Market
|8:30am to 1:00pm
|Q&A in Temple
|11:30am to 12:30pm
|Sart Thai Religious services
|1:00pm t0 2:00pm
First time visitors: The Sunday Market is cash only. The closest ATM is located at the 7-11 (about 1/3 mile west of the Temple) on Palm River Road.
Parking at Wat Tampa: Please DO NOT park in the church parking area (including the grassy area) or on the lawn of houses near Wat Tampa because your car may be towed at YOUR expense!
The following are the Buddhist and Thai holidays celebrated at Wat Tampa.
Welcome to Wat Mongkolratanaram (also know as Wat Tampa). Happy New Year!
Let me start today by quoting to you a traditional Thai New Years wish: "By the power of the Buddhist Triple Gems: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - May you and your family be blessed with good health, beautiful, prosperous, long life, and be successful in your career and in life for the New Year. May all of these blessings and all your wishes be fulfilled."
Makha Puja Day falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. The date of all of the Thai festivals is based on the lunar calendar so the "American" dates vary from year to year. We will be celebrating Magha Puja Day at Wat Tampa on Sunday, March 4, 2018.
This ceremony marks two important dates in the life of Buddha. The first event occurred two years after Buddha's enlightenment and is referred to as the Fourfold assembly. These events were:
On Sunday, April 15, 2018 we celebrate the Songkarn Festival. You may know it by one of its "nicknames" – Thai New Year or the Water Festival.
It is a Thai tradition to give Alms offering to Monks. And in turn, you offer this good deed to relatives who passed away by wishing for them by pouring a small glass of water on a big tree and it is a very good deed and good luck for the beginning of a New Year. This year, as in earlier years there will be a ceremony of sprinkling the Buddha statues and Monks with flower pedals & perfumed water., and, of course, the congregation will also sprinkle perfumed water on each other for good luck and good health and a prosperous New Year. There will be Thai Vegetable and Thai food available.
Things to do on Songkarn:
Visakha Puja Day is an important day in Buddhism. We will celebrate Visakha Puja Day at Wat Tampa on Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Visakha Puja Day marks the Buddhism Trinity or three important incidents occurred in the life of Lord Buddha on the same day. They happened on the same day on full moon of the sixth lunar month.
Asalha Puja Day is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. It is observed on the fifteenth day of the waxing moon of the eight lunar month (July). This year it is celebrated at Wat Tampa on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Asalha Puja Day is the anniversary of the day on which Lord Buddha delivered his first Sermon to his five Disciples at the Deer Park in Benares, over two thousand five hundred years ago. The day also marks the beginning of the worship of the Triple Gems, namely: the Lord Buddha, His Teachings and His Disciples. This day also is celebrated as Thai Father's day (King's birthday).
Read more: Asalha Puja Day / King's Birthday 2018- July 29, 2018
This year Thai Mothers Day will be celebrated on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Her Majesty, Queen Sirikit of Thailand was born on August 12th, 1932. Thai Mothers Day is a celebration of the Queen's birthday as well as to honor mothers everywhere. The Queen is the symbolic mother of Thailand and is honored as the "First Mother". For almost sixty years, the Queen has stood by the Thai nation dedicating her time and efforts to the common good. For all of her endless devotion the people of Thailand are grateful.
If the Temple sponsors the Thai Summer school in 2018, the graduation ceremony will also be held on August 12. A complete list of events includess:
Sart Thai day will be celebrated at Wat Tampa on Sunday, September 23, 2018 this year. Sart Thai day falls in the middle of the traditional Thai year. It occurs on the fifteenth day of the waning moon of the tenth lunar month (sometime during September).
The word Sart, derived from the Pali language, means season and in particular autumn or fall. Sart Thai day is also referred to as Memorial Day. This is not Memorial Day as Americans might assume. In Thailand, Sart Thai is a time to remember dead relatives with prayers, Buddhist rituals, and merit making on their behalf.
This ceremony marks the end of Buddhist lent and is being celebrated at Wat Tampa on Sunday, October 28, 2018. This year the celebration will also include the Kathina Ceremony.
The first day of Thai Lent is referred to as Asalha Puja Day (or Commencement Day). This holiday will be celebrated at Wat Tampa on July 29 this year. The date of all of the Thai festivals is based on the lunar calendar so the "American" dates vary from year to year. You may also here Lent referred to as the "rains retreat."
Read more: End of Buddhist Lent / Kathina Ceremony - October 28, 2018
This year we will celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival on SATURDAY night, November 25, 2018. Typically the festivities start at 6pm. This is one of the most beautiful and popular festivals in Thailand. Loy Krathong is celebrated on the day of the full moon in November. Part of the reason for its popularity is the weather, which is quite pleasant. The temperature is mild, the monsoon rains have subsided, and there is plentiful water in the klongs (canals).
The central event in Loy Krathong is the launching of krathongs. A krathong is a small lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves, flowers, candles, and three incense sticks. Don't be confused by this simple description. Many krathongs are elaborate vessels that take many hours to construct. People launch the krathongs into any "large" body of water to carry away their bad luck. Prior to launching they light the candle and incense and make a wish. It is considered good luck if the krathong floats away from you.
Loy Krathong originated about 700 years ago in the Sukhothai kingdom. Sukhothai is located about half way between Bangkok and Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. The farmers during this period of Thai history held a festival to launch floating candles to thank the water god for the waters. This ceremony coincided with the end of the harvest season. A beautiful woman named Noppamas made the first decorated krathong using banana leaves in the shape of a lotus flower. King Lithai saw the decorated float and decreed that krathongs would be floated every year.
At Wat Tampa our festival will feature, of course, launching Krathongs into the Palm River. many other activities are planned and will be listed here once the planning for this years festival is completed. As part of the Loy Krathong Festival we usually hold the "Nopamas Queen" beauty contest.
Activities will include:
The following is a list of items that are celebrated in Thailand. Enjoy!
1. To pay respect to the footprint of Buddha found on the bank of Nammathanayi, one of the rivers in the regionof Thakkhinabot, India, which is known as Nehrabhuddha River today.
2. To pay respect to and seek forgiveness from Phra Mae Khongkha, the Water Goddess, for past misdeeds. It's also a chance to express our gratitude to the river since it provides us with water to use and drink.
3. To worship Phra Upakut, which is highly venerated by worshippers in Northen Thailand. According to legend, after achieving nirvanna Phra Upakut went to practice meditation under the deep sea.
4. Floating a krathong is believed to dispel bad luck as well as bring fortune. (editors note: Assumes the krathong floats away from you).
5. Putting some coins in a krathong is believed to bring you wealth in the coming year.
6. Loy Krathong promotes family bonding. It is a chance for us to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones.
7. Loy Krathong promotes economy within the community, society, and nation at large.
8. Putting nail and hair clippingsin a krathong is believed to ward off bad luck.
9. Loy Krathong promotes handcraftsmanship, creativity, and folk wisdom by encouraging the use of natural materials.
10. To carry on the beautiful Thai traditionthat has been passed on down to us from Sukhothai Kingdom (mid-13th century to late 14th century).
Click here to see information on the Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok.
Welcome to Wat Mongkolratanaram (also know as Wat Tampa). Happy New Year! Temnple will celebrate New years Day 2018 on January 1, 2019
Let me start today by quoting to you a traditional Thai New Years wish: "By the power of the Buddhist Triple Gems: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - May you and your family be blessed with good health, beautiful, prosperous, long life, and be successful in your career and in life for the New Year. May all of these blessings and all your wishes be fulfilled."
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism may be defined and explained from various standpoints as follows:
Country of Origin: India
Date of Origin: Sixth Century BC (Buddhist Century)
The Founder: The Buddha (The Enlightened One - previously Prince Siddhattha of Gotama clan within the Sakya lineage.
Doctrinal Tenets: To avoid all evil, to do good, and to purify the mind
Type of Religion: Universal, spreading out to many countries of the world; Atheistic, regarding no divine being as the centre of the teaching
Main Divisions: Theravada and Mahayana
Unity of Diversity: The World Fellowship of Buddhist is the world organization for unity of all Buddhist throughout the world. It has one hundred twenty three regional centers in 37 countries (B.E. 2539 (1996)). The permanent headquarters of the World Fellowship of Buddhist is in Thailand.
This article is extracted from the Buddhist Questions and Answers pamphlet published by Wat Mongkolratanaram (Wat Tampa). WatTampaInEnglish is not the official Wat Mongkolratanaram web site and the content below should be considered unofficial.
What is the historical and geographical background of Buddhism?
Buddhism is Atheistic; it does not give significance to Divine beings. There are two major Schools in Buddhism: Theravada, the teachings as preserved by the elders, and Mahayana, the later development. The former is practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, and Cambodia. The later is more prevalent in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Tibet.
What are the purposes of the Buddha's preaching?
In the First Sermon, Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (the Discourse of the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma or Truth), the Buddha pointed out the Middle Way which gives vision, which gives knowledge, which is conducive to calmness, insight, enlightenment and Nibbana (the state of being free from all defilements and suffering).
In one of His discourses, the Buddha summarized His teaching with the words "Vimutti or Spiritual Freedom from all defilements and sufferings in the Ultimate."
When sending His first sixty disciples on their preaching tour, the Buddha said:
"I, now, monks, am free from all bonds of gods and men. And you too, monks, are free from all bonds of gods and men. Travel, monks, for the welfare of the many, for the happiness of the many, for helping the world, for the good, welfare, and happiness of gods and men."
From Buddha's words, above mentioned, we can say that Nibbana or Vimutti is the main purpose of the preachings of the Buddha. He encouraged His disciples to walk the Middle Way in order to eradicate all defilements and sufferings and then, out of compassion for all, lend a help hand to others.
In brief, Buddha taught people how to be happy and prosperous in a worldly as well as a spiritual sense. Those who follow His teachings can select their way of life practicable for themselves.
What is the status of Buddhism among world living religions?
World living religions can be classified according to their doctrinal tenets into various categories such as:
Buddhism belongs to the latter. It lays stress on virtuous quantities which every human being can develop. According to Buddhism, good knowledge and conduct (Vijja-carana) make a person excellent among divine and human beings. Good knowledge and release from all defilements and suffering (Vijja-vimutti) are Buddhistic ideas.
What is the meaning of the Buddhist flag?
The Buddhist flag, or the flag of Chabbannarangsi, as approved by the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inaugural conference in B.E. 2493 (1950) consists of six colours. The first five colours are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth colour, called in Pali "Pabhassara", which means "brilliant" or "radiant", cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.
This six-coloured flag was originally designed by Colonel Henry S. Olcott, an American Buddhist, and has been used by the Sri Lankan Buddhists ever since. However, it gained wider recognition when it became the official flag of the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inception in B.E. 2493 (1950).
The design was based on the belief that wherever the Buddha went, he spread the light of wisdom and bliss to the people all around in six directions, namely, east, west, north, south, above and below. This light was later symbolized by the six colors in the Buddhist flag.
However, for Thai Buddhists, a yellow flag with the symbol of the Wheel of Dhamma (Dhammacakka) has been in general use since B.E. 2501 (1958) when it was officially proclaimed by the Thai Sangha Authorities.
What is the meaning of the Buddhist symbol?
The Buddhist symbol is in the form of a wheel with eight spokes representing the Noble Eightfold Path, which means the way leading to the cessation of suffering. This path consists of the following:
Right View, Right Motives, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Means of Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration.
This symbol is called "Dhammacakka" or the Wheel of Dhamma and has been adopted as the seal of the World Fellowship of Buddhists.
What are the differences between the two major Schools of Buddhism, i.e. Theravada and Mahayana?
Theravada means the School which maintains the original teaching of the Buddha. Its root can be traced back to the First Council which was held soon after the Buddha's passing away; hence it is considered the oldest School. Mahayana came much later, roughly speaking, about 600 years after the Buddha's time. Vajarayana or Tantrayana developed from the Mahayana approximately 400 years after the beginning of the Mahayana.
Geographically, Theravada is more prevalent in Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia and Laos while Mahayana is prevalent in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Nepal and Tibet.
Theoretically both Schools share the fundamental teachings of the Four Noble Truths, etc. but Mahayana developed many more Sutras as elaboration of the original teaching. Among the important Mahayana Sutras are Saddharmapundarika-Sutra, Vimalakirtinirdesa-Sutta, Bhaisajyaguru-Sutra, etc. However, the Vinaya (monastic disciplines) of both Schools remain very similar. The difference in practices is primarily due to different sociological and geographical contexts.
How and what should the Buddhist believe?
The Buddha is the Enlightened One who discovered the Supreme Truth. He did not force anyone to believe in His teaching with blind faith. The reasonableness of the Dhamma, the Buddha's teaching, lies in the fact that it welcomes any critical examination at all stages of the path to enlightenment. To understand the nature of all phenomena, insight wisdom must be operative throughout.
And then the Buddha had further instructed the Kalamas to consider everything by themselves carefully. He said
Is it true that Buddhism are taught to be tolerant of other opinions, beliefs, customs or behaviour different from their own?
Yes, Buddhists are taught to be broadminded but not to believe in anything easily before investigation or proper consideration. Moreover, Buddhists are taught to diffuse the Four Divine States of Mind: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity towards all sentient beings who may be of different nationalities, religions or environments.
Could we live happily without believing in any religion?
Yes, we can. If happiness means physical well-being, then a person can be happy without believing in any particular religion. A human being consists of two major aspects: body and mind. To have a fully developed and happy life, one needs to nourish both body and mind. In this case religion can provide the guidance and the path to develop the mind and spirit along with the body.
Is there any particular form of practice in Buddhism?
According to Buddhism, everyone is free to consider and investigate Buddhist teaching before acceptance. Even after acceptance one is free to select any particular part of the teaching to put into practice.
The Buddha has given various practical formats suitable to the people of different tastes and tendencies.
1. Avoidance all evils, fulfillment of good and purification one's own mind.
2. Generosity, morality and mind development (development of tranquillity and insight.)
3. Morality, concentration and wisdom. (A brief form of the noble path leading to the cessation of suffering.)
What are the results of the practice of the Five Precepts?
The Five Precepts are not laws but self-training rules that lead to moral practices and right behaviour. Since one does not live alone, living in society requires self-awareness, self-control, adaptability, non-violent attitude and good-will.
The Five Precepts are to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants which carelessness. One should be kind, honest and mindful. Then our society will reach the goal that persons can live together peacefully and in mutual trust.
How should one live the Buddhist way of life?
To live the Buddhist way of life one should avoid doing evil, perform wholesome acts and purify one's own mind.
The "don't and do" moral principles of the Buddhist way of life are as follows:
1. To abstain from killing, and develop loving-kindness and compassion to all living beings.
2. To abstain from stealing, and develop right means of livelihood.
3. To abstain from sexual misconduct, and develop restraint of the senses.
4. To abstain from lying, and develop truthful speech.
5. To abstain from intoxicants, and develop restraint and mindfulness.
The more one can observe the above Five Precepts and Five Virtues, the more happy and peaceful life one will achieve.
Furthermore, trying to purify one's own mind from greed, hatred, and delusion step-by-step in daily life is the ideal way for all Buddhists.
Is there any Buddhist teachings that monks should have a role of serving society in addition to teaching Dhamma?
The history of Buddhism tells us that when the Buddha convened his first group of 60 disciples before sending them on the missionary work, He instructed them to go separately on a journey for the gain of the many, for happiness of the many, and for helping the world. This shows that the Buddha advised his disciples to serve society. The serving should be done appropriately to the status of the monk. To put the teaching into practice, to make oneself an example, and to teach the people are the main functions of Buddhist monks. Usually monasteries are the centres of communities and social welfare. In case of various disasters, monks will extend their helping hands to the people as much as possible. To serve society in the way of charity or other social work is also allowed for monks, providing it does not contradict the monastic rule.
Is it justified for a Buddhist to believe he could be a real Buddhist only through meditation, and to discard all concerns about serving society?
To be a real Buddhist is just to take the Triple Gem as one's guide, that is to say, if anyone puts his or her faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, he or she is regarded as a Buddhist. This is according to the answer of the Buddha to Prince Mahanama's question about being a Buddhist.
There is an advice for progress in practice called the Basis of Merit Making as taught by the Buddha as follows:
1. Charity or generosity (Dana),
2. Morality (Sila), and
3. Development of Meditation which is of two kinds, namely: tranquillity of the mind and spiritual insight. (Bhavana)
From the above mentioned principle it is clear that charity and serving society in the way of giving a helping hand and other spiritual practices are regarded as the additional (practices) of being a Buddhist.
Why do monks wear patched robes?
Buddhist monks are homeless and do not have any valuable personal belongings. Originally they had to collect discarded pieces of cloth wherever they could be found, and wash and sew them together. Then the robe was dipped in natural dye from bark or the pith of a tree. The robes were mostly brownish in color. The different shades of the color did not signify the strictness of the wearers at the time of the Buddha, nor do they today.
Venerable Ananda, the Buddha's cousin and personal attendant, designed the robe at the request of the Buddha. The pattern of the robe was taken from the pattern of the paddy fields in the Magadha Kingdom. It was accepted by the Buddha and had become standardized since then.
In Thailand, usually the darker robed monks tend to be forest monks. However, there are some monks living in the city who also prefer wearing darker brown robes.
The reason why the Buddha accepted a patched robe was to distinguish monks' robes from lay people's clothing and to discourage thieves.
Why do monks go on alms rounds in the morning?
In order to appreciate this act, one needs to have a background understanding of Buddhist society, Buddhist society consists of four groups of people: monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. Monks and nuns have left household life and have gone forth to spend time fully in the study and practice of Buddhist teaching. Once they are well fortified with study and practice, they are expected to teach the lay people and provide them with spiritual comfort and guidance.
Lay people, on the other hand, are householders who are still engaged in worldly activities. It is expected that able Buddhists should support the ordained ones by providing them with material requisites such as clothing, food and medicine. Buddhist societies are expected to work out with this compromise division of responsibilities.
When the monks go for alms round, from the monk's point of view, they are to make available the opportunity for the lay people to make offering to the ordained ones who are the "field of merit", worthy of offering. Also by taking care of the material needs of the ordained ones is a way to reinsure the stability of Buddhism and its institute on the one hand and also to uplift the lay peoples' own practice on the other.
How is universal loving-kindness taught in Buddhism?
Loving-kindness (Metta) means extending goodwill or benevolence which is opposite to ill-will. Buddhism teaches that loving-kindness should be diffused to all sentient beings, be they human or non-human. If the world follows the teaching of diffusion of universal loving-kindness, conflicts may be solved not by confrontation but through peaceful means.
What is the Buddha's teachings about caste and colour?
There is no division of caste and color in Buddhism. In some countries, the caste system is a very important social structure. However, Buddhism is free from caste, racial and gender prejudices. Everyone has equal spiritual potential to attain enlightenment.
The Buddha explained that a man's virtues or vices depend on his deeds, not his birth or wealth. One who comes to be ordained in Buddhism has equal rights such as the right to vote in meetings. The only difference is the order of seniority which goes according to the precedence in ordination.
Buddhism lays stress on human equality by pointing to the importance of knowledge and good conduct. Lord Buddha taught that one who is endowed with knowledge and good conduct is excellent among divine and human beings.
What is the real meaning of "merit making"?
Literally speaking, the word 'merit' is translated from Pali Punna a which means "purification": To make merit is to cleanse greed, hatred and delusion from one's mind. The Buddha taught His followers to make merit by means of charity (Dana), morality (Sila) and spiritual development (Bhavana). When we know the real meaning of "merit making" in Buddhism as described above we can decide for ourselves that there are many ways and means to make merit. At any moment in one's daily life, even while sitting comfortably on a chair, trying to cleanse greed, hatred, delusion or other mental defilements from one's mind is also reckoned as making merit.
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A Far Green Country: A Reflection on "The Hobbit"
And the ship went out into the High Sea and passed on into the West, until at last on a night of rain Frodo smelled a sweet fragrance on the air and heard the sound of singing that came over the water.
And then it seemed to him that as in his dream in the house of Bombadil, the grey rain-curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them a far green country under a swift sunrise.
But to Sam the evening deepened to darkness as he stood at the Haven; and as he looked at the grey sea he saw only a shadow on the waters that was soon lost in the West.
–J.R.R. Tolkien, from The Return of the King
I watched "The Hobbit" this weekend. It was a fun movie, full of tension and action and humor and stunning costumes and scenery. My favorite scene was the one set in Rivendell–the secret valley that is the home of the beautiful, noble elves.
There is something in those scenes–in all the intricately flowing lines of the architecture, in the sunlight reflecting off the waterfalls that line the valley, in the simple, elegant dress of the elven characters–there is something that calls to my heart. It both excites me and makes me sad.
I get excited because I want to go home and recreate those scenes in my own life–to surround myself with beauty like that. But I get sad because I know that I will never have a home like that in this life. And yet, someday I know I will have a home of the most incredible, breathtaking beauty…
"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also."
–Jesus (John 14:1-3)
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem,coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."
And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new."
–Revelation 21:2-5
Oh, for the day when Messiah returns and all things will be made new!!! Right now I'm living "in the meantime," literally. This is the in-between season. The longings of my heart are real and oh-so-deep, but not yet fulfilled. It is tempting to dull the longings, to hide from the ache in my heart. But that is such a gray existence–so lifeless and tedious.
So, rather than numbing myself and ignoring that unsatisfied desire for a place of beauty, I will instead try to look for glimpses–for the reminders that there is a place of beauty beyond what I now see and experience, and that someday I will live there and partake of all the things that my heart longs for.
One of the strange things about living in the world is that it is only now and then one is quite sure one is going to live forever and ever and ever.
One knows it sometimes when one gets up at the tender solemn dawn-time and goes out and stands alone and throws one's head far back and looks up and up and watches the pale sky slowly changing and flushing and marvelous unknown things happening until the East almost makes one cry out and one's heart stands still at the strange unchanging majesty of the rising of the sun–which has been happening every morning for thousands and thousands and thousands of years. One knows it then for a moment or so.
And one knows it sometimes when one stands by oneself in a wood at sunset and the mysterious deep gold stillness slanting through and under the branches seems to be saying slowly again and again something one cannot quite hear, however much one tries.
Then sometimes the immense quiet of the dark blue at night with millions of stars waiting and watching makes one sure; and sometimes a sound of far-off music makes it true; and sometimes a look in some one's eyes."
–from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett


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HTC Touch Diamond 2 Mobile Phone
by Akshay on Jun.29, 2009, under Gadgets, Mobile, Technology
HTC's Diamond upgrade is a much waited product. Unlike other things the sequel The Diamond 2 seemed to live up to the expectation. What do we have to say:
Form Factor
This handset, is better designed than its predecessor. It's slimmer and sleeker and the large display at 3.2-inches makes quite a lot of difference for touchscreen functionality. The display resolution is 480 x 800 pixels with 65K colors. Just below the display is a touch sensitive zoom bar that can be used for WebPages, images etc. A set of volume keys are located on the side with a universal all-in-one mini USB port located at the base. A thin stylus can be popped out of the corner from beneath the handset. The Diamond 2 has a microSD card slot that can only be accessed by slipping off the rear panel. A VGA camera for video calling is placed above the display and the main 5 megapixel lens is located at the rear.
It's much lighter and easier to carry around. The screen is not scratch resistant so you might want to get a screen protector as it tends to pick up scratches every time you slide it into or out of your pocket.
Features and Performance
HTC's TouchFLO 3D user interface isn't any different in this handset. The larger display, makes it a little easier to navigate. The quick access pages make activating and using various functions very easy. Though HTC has tried to make this handset's UI as finger friendly as possible, the underlying WinMob UI seeps through the cracks ever so often and then you find yourself having to remove the stylus and use both hands instead of just one.
The onscreen keypads are available in a variety of forms – Full QWERTY keypad that also automatically gets activated when in landscape mode via the accelerometer, an alphanumeric mobile keypad, the regular WinMob QWERTY keypad and forms of handwriting recognition options as well. The problem is that the keypads are a bit too small, even in landscape. It'll take a lot of getting used to and even after extensively using it I couldn't. The Phone keypad is a little better if you prefer that option, but there was surely room for that to be larger too.
The good thing is with a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS and UI along with a Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz processor, the handset is quite quick even with a page full of apps running in the background.
The bundled headset is very comfortable to use as you can't really opt for an easy change considering it has a mini USB port for connectivity. So no AV out option is available. For music you can opt to use the Default Windows Media Player for the TouchFLO player, which is easily accessible. The issue of quality emitting from each player specifically is moot as the handset's audio capacity is pretty good from volume to tone. The Audio Booster provides additional quality and preference options with EQ presets and a 10 channel graphic EQ setting that can be customized. An MP3 trimmer is available for making your own ringtones. We found that the speaker phone was not very conducive for taking calls as the volume was a little low.
Quite impressive is the FM radio. It took about 13 seconds to store and preset all the nine available stations and reception during my commute was also quite decent.
From the video section, the Diamond 2 supports popular mobile video format playback like 3GP or MPEG4 files. I'd recommend using Windows Mobile to play video files as the secondary player is quite annoying when it comes to touch control for scanning and pausing. Other video options include a quick access to YouTube by a Native application and a separate app for Streaming media. The flick control for viewing images works smoothly.
The Diamond 2 is well laid out for connectivity. It's 3G (with HSDPA) ready even though we're still a long way away from the country being ready, so in this case you'll have to suffice with EDGE/GPRS connectivity. The handset like most others in its class can also be used as a modem for your PC or laptop via the Internet Sharing option. Wi-Fi connectivity is also present for when available. Other options include Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP and of course USB 2.0 for PC connectivity for back up through ActiveSync etc.
Like all other WinMob handsets it supports Push mail (via Exchange) and you can easily configure your IMAP and POP3 accounts as well in a few easy steps. Aside from the standard IE browser, Opera for mobile is also made default via the TouchFLO interface. It's a lot faster than IE and the accelerometer allows you to seamlessly view web pages in landscape to get a better perspective. You can also sign into a Windows Live account and even use MSN Messenger for chatting. An RSS feed reader is also on board.
A GPS antenna is also in-built but sadly there's no software provided. You'll have to settle for good old Google Maps with support from A-GPS.
The 5 megapixel autofocus camera is sans any flash so low light pictures are not too great even though it has an ISO setting. Ithas a touch focus feature that allows you to tap any portion on the screen for the camera to focus on. This is similar to what the iPhone 3G S is incorporating. Other features include a Panorama Mode, White Balance and Widescreen.
The color reproductions that the camera is capable of providing is very good. Even close ups are not bad at all.
Another amazing feature with the new Touch Diamond is the battery life. On a single charge you'll very easily get about 2 full days of usage, unless you have your Push Mail service on or Wi-Fi active constantly for downloading or connecting. Talk Time averaged in at almost 4 hours which is great.
The Bottom Line
On the whole the Touch Diamond 2 is a great package. However the pricing is a issue. Touchscreen handsets are a little high priced these days and at Rs. 29,990 the Diamond 2 is in that category. So if you're a Windows Mobile Touchscreen fan and are willing to put a hole in your pocket, the HTC is a good choice.
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Well, despite all my trying -I did even send an order to Crago Verlag who published Germania Comics Teams fan based superhero- but I never ever got a copy of issue 1. That said, I have issues 2 and 3 (signed by the Team) but part 1 was in …two parts? So issue 3 would really be issue 4?
Anyway, those of you speaking German will notice that on the front cover it reads: "Deutschlands erster Superheld" -Germanys First Super Hero. hmm. Not quite.
Dr. Thomas Richter is a doctor specializing in the treatment of children and is based in the city of Bochum. As I do not have his origin issue all I can tell you is that when Richter changes into Windkonig he can control the wind and air via a "Gurtel" (belt) he wears.
He first appeared in Der Comic-Herold 2, from Crago Verlag in Marz 1996 (or at least a pin up did). then, in issue 3, dated December, 1996, the character appeared in a strip drawn by Damir Hamidovic -"Abenteuer Strasse" (Adventure Street). The first actual title bearing his name that he starred in came out in 2002. The third and final issue appeared in 2004 and after that….
Santiago Ruiz (Subzero) and his brother did try to interest Germania Comics Team in a Windkonig storyline but it was rejected. I did actually draw a 4 pager but heard nothing back.
I've just found that issues are still (?) available from here -but check first:
Interior art varied from good to pretty amateurish but this was a fan character and the point is at least they got the character into his own short-lived book. I understand costs and a few other internal problems saw an end to the character which is a pity.
And then we have….
Without doubt my favourite German super hero has to be Dorn -Der Morgenstern (Thorn -The Morning Star). I wrote a rather lengthy post on his origins a good while back so in case you missed it….
When Helden Turned Into Dorn Der Morgenstern
Randalf Paker may not mean much to English language comic fans but in 2001 Caption Comics published the comic series that he wrote and drew based upon a long running role playing game (RPG) he was games master of.
The title, Helden/Heroes was initially sold in gaming shops but really took off and spawned the comic. So what was it about?
This is from the IPP website –http://ipp-comics.de/en/
Helden (Heroes) is the retelling of the fantasy role-playing game group that I led as the gaming master. The charakters and story of this group were so exciting, I had to write it down somehow. Since I love drawing, I used the COMIC to tell the story. —Ralf Paul
In this story seven heroes from the farthest corners of the World meet and stumble into their first adventure. In the center of it all is the mercenary Benwick, who, because of the imprisonment of his mother, is forced into a difficult mission…
Thank goodness he's wearing that loin cloth!!!
Take a look at the lovely artwork below.
The gift in the cracker is that, as you'll notice on the cover scans not my own, Helden and Dorn can be read as web comics. So check out the IPP web-comics if you speak German but if not there is still a LOT of great art!
In more recent years we have had The NextArt publishing Tomppa's Der Engel
The below cover and art are from a German comic titled Der Engel (The Angel) by Tomppa (that's him in the photo below).
above Tomppa
I published the following on the old CBO so….
Regulars will recall that I had posted on the fact that there was no reason why there could not be UK based super heroes, you just needed to adapt them to UK settings, etc.. Subzero on his Tales From The Kryptonian blog (see blog roll) followed this about German super heroes. The same thing applied.
However, we both noted how hostile certain factions in both German and UK comics were to even attempting home grown super heroes.
I need to point out that Tomppa has done just that. He has taken a scenario and based his character in Berlin in the year 2029 -not that far off really. The story works well and there is good characterisation and I think that Der Engel will one day become a classic German comic series -rather like Dorn Der Morgenstern has become legendary.
What struck me was the art style. In the first issue it looks a little sketchy and crude in places, though the architecture looks great. I ought to point out that there is nothing wrong with the art -bear with me I'm getting there! In the second issue the art improves and there is some nice usage of effects. We then get to issue 3 where the art has improved greatly -better use of washes and much, much more.
This had me puzzled. Then I looked at the dates of the comics. Nr. 1 -2009. Nr. 2 -2010 and Nr. 3 -2012. That explains a lot as you would not expect such a change in quality over three issues produced in the same year (there are exceptions).
If you are one of CBOs German regulars and you've not bought the series yet -please do! And I know there are people out there who like to collect super hero books in other languages to compare or as novelties -Der Engel is one you ought to try.
With all the events going on at the moment with revolutions, mass rallies and attempted supression I think Der Engel is, and will continue to be, contempory even in ten years time. The world changes that little.
Now, when does Der Engel action figure arrive???
There isn't one?! Oh. Have a big helping of art then!
Remember there is a The NextArt link on the blog roll but you can use this link to browse and buy:
Der Engel Nr. 1
Autor/Zeichner: Tomppa
28 Seiten, s/w/rot, US-Comic-Format
Berlin in 2029. The cityscape has changed completely. Violence in the streets is a daily occurrence. Here the Angel goes on his own personal vendetta little realizing the dimensions of the conspiracy he has become caught up in.
Der Engel Nr. 2
Author / Illustrator: Tomppa
28 pages, b / w / red, U.S. comic format
The assassination of the governing mayor of Berlin is on the verge of executed. Will the Angel be able to save him -and what happens if he cannot?
Der Engel nr. 3
Author / Illustrator: Tomppa
28 pages, b / w / red, U.S. comic format
The action intensifies as the Angel tries to intervene in the conflict and a new masked man appears. However, the Angel's intervention has tragic consequences.
Not heard much since I did these reviews but I have fingers and toes crossed in the hope of seeing more of Der Engel!
All I know about New Arden is what Subzero posted over on Tales From The Kryptonian
"A series that wasn´t afraid of being labeled as a superhero comic was NEW ARDEN CHRONICLES from Final Art Comics in 1999 which clearly showed it´s influences like the art of Todd McFarlane and the Image comics of the 1990s."
So that's a complete mystery to me!
I should not forget The Power Freaks written and drawn by Santiago and Enriques Ruiz. In 2011 Santiago wrote to me:
My own D-Gruppe was parodied by Helge "Herod" Korda back in the 1980s in a mini comic title "D-Suppe" (D-Soup). Sadly, my copy was stolen. And I am still pissed about that.
And, although after D-Gruppe, Heroes Of The Black Lagoon by Helge and drawn by Mathias (EmdE) Dinter was the only other German originated super heroes -if a parody. I still like looking through it over twenty years later!
Above: Never saw or managed to get a copy of this and, apparently, those selling copies in Germany on ebay will NOT sell outside of Germany!
Copies of D-Gruppe strips did circulate in Germany and the zine Plop! was interested at one point but I've no idea what happened there or even to then editor Heike Anacker (?).
In 1989 a German Small Press publisher was the first to actually publish the strip in German but the mess that was made…well, here's the posting I did.
Watcher Das Internationale magazin fuer Phantastik was a photocopied fanzine of sorts published by Chris Dohr from Trier, in Germany. It covered movies -such as The Fly (original), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Willow, the TV series UFO as well as fantasy literature and comics.
There were some great single illoes by American Dave Fontaine, from Attleboro-where is he now?? The third issue of Watcher contained a lengthy strip by David Stepheson (from the UK -another "Where is he now!?") The Master Of Mengerheim (a strip originally published in Black Tower Previews Comic.
But earlier in 1989, Chris published the first story featuring D-Gruppe –Rache Der Eis Konigin. By 1989 "Gruppe D" as it was title in the magazine, was a well known strip in Germany amongst fans. Helge "Herod" Korda had already parodied it in a mini comic titled D-Suppe ("D-Soup") which I no longer have sadly.
I was not very impressed by the way the strip was presented (crooked printing on some pages) but where I had a big problem was…the translation. Ice Queen is feminine so it should have been "Die" rather than "Der" (?). I was also surprised that the name of a German national monument such as Externsteinen was miss-spelt as "Externen Steinen"!
Although I was not too keen on this German version I was surprised to learn that it had been copied and distributed to comic fans in East Germany where there was a strong underground zine scene.
But what the heck -here, unedited, is the story from Watcher. Herod -if you see this PLEASE tell me you still have a copy of "D-Suppe"!!!
I think in some interview I outlined how D-Gruppe came about. Created while I was still a kid in Germany. So, the group and characters were created in Germany by someone whose mother and family was German. And the Previews New Talent comic featuring the first story went to publishers in Germany blah! blah! blah!
So, basically, Der Engel, Windkonig, "New Arden" -yah-boo-sucks! I beatcha all! (inkplosions online comic strip "Versus" did not appear until 2001).
Come on, Germany -give me respect!!


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Programs hang up during use, sometimes crash without warning
Im a member of the IT department in a relatively small company. Earlier last week, one of my users reported a strange error to me. I have never encountered this before. The problem he described is detailed further below. We have several of this model laptop; this is the first one to give us any problems.
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The laptop locks up during normal usage, typically when running a Microsoft program such as Word or Excel. When this happens, it generally forces the program closed, resulting in loss of work.I do have access to the Event Log, if it would be of any help. However, I could not find any errors associated with the log-on message we received. Here is one of the Application Hang errors, which I believe is what the user was referring to when he mentioned the trouble with Microsoft programs.
Log Name: ApplicationTo my knowledge, the computer has not given the login error since the morning of the 28th, but continues to run sluggishly and forcibly close some programs without warning.
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Are any of the Lenovo laptops identical to this one?
Do they all have the same problem?
Are the laptops part of an internal company network?
Are they individually licensed or covered by an enterprise license?
Looking thru event logs can be quite a pain to be honest.
Nevertheless, I'll give you a script for actually deleting the logs. What this will do is get rid of the thousands of entries which help to cloud the issue.
After that, at the next error then check for critical errors in the event log.
Of course, that's only one step.
Are the programs on the Lenovos all the same within the company or is every Tom,Dick, and Harry permitted to install whatever he pleases?
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I'm not going to debate having an occasional glass of wine during pregnancy. But let's be perfectly clear: alcohol intoxication and pregnancy don't mix.
There is a very well established medical diagnosis labeled fetal alcohol syndrome. Prior to the early 1970s, fetal alcohol syndrome was not well understood, and many pregnant women did not receive the warning that they should avoid excessive use of alcohol during pregnancy. Therefore, many babies were born with multiple anomalies.
Subsequent research has clearly shown that alcohol intoxication during different periods of embryonic life leads to cellular damage that harms the unborn child. The typical side effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include:
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Photography Career Tips | Don't Just Survive, Thrive! 5 Tips To Launch Your Photography Business On The Cheap
Photography Career Tips | Taking pictures is only a small part of running a successful photography business. There are a multitude of other things that have to be taken care of if you want to grow your business. The photography industry can be incredibly overwhelming, both financially and in terms of work hours, but that doesn't mean you should toss your dreams of launching a photography business aside. It just means you have to work a little smarter to set yourself apart from the crowd of amateur shooters.
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For many amateur photographers, running a professional photography business would be a dream come true. But now it can be a reality. The photography industry offers many opportunities for determined photographer who want to make a living taking pictures. Professional photography may be highly competitive, but there are a number of steps small business owners can take to stand out in a saturated market. If you're thinking of becoming a professional photographer, this is what you need to know to succeed.
Set Up Tangible, Measurable And Achievable Goals | Photography Career Tips
Whatever photography business idea you have, all abstract notions and great initiatives have to be formulated into a tangible plan. Writing a plan will help you think out what your goals are and identify the tactics that will help you accomplish those goals, and you will find a clear path to your destination, like breadcrumbs to follow down the road. Yes, we know that photography is an artistic industry and that you may not want to deal with the many official line items in a formal business plan, but you must face the simple fact that you are going into business and this requires administrative and business skills on your part – on top of all the photographic work.
RELATED: Photography Business Success Guide | 6 Amazing Lessons On How To Start A Successful Photography Business
People Skills Are The Most Important Skills | Photography Career Tips
Photography is a people business. Even if you're a landscape photographer, your clients are people. And the better you can work with, and take care of, the people you do business with, the sooner you'll become successful. There is a reason that established brands spend so much money on finding out ways to make their clients happy: it's a lot easier and more affordable to keep an existing client than to get a new one. If you learn how to make your clients happy you'll get repeat business, referrals, and build a better reputation within your community.
Build A Brand | Photography Career Tips
When it comes to branding your business, creating something personal, unique and consistent is incredibly important. It helps you stand out from other photographers, and communicates who you are. You can do that in many different ways in your business – through videos, your interactions with your clients, the content on your website, and even the style of your photography. You're a part of a creative industry and your business' personality has to show it, so don't hold back.
Use Social Media To Promote Yourself | Photography Career Tips
The internet is a wonderful place for low or no budget marketing as well, as long as you're ready to invest some time and hard work. Social media can drive your business far once you really get into it. It is a powerful marketing tool, but it's best to start out with one or two networks and use them consistently. Facebook is a great option because most of your clients are already there, but you might want to lean towards one of the more visual social media channels like Instagram or Pinterest as well.
RELATED: Top Photography Startup Ideas | Learn How To Start Your Own Photography Business And Stay Busy All Year Long
Building A Portfolio Builds Credibility | Photography Career Tips
To charge a professional fee for your services, you will have to convince potential clients that you have what it takes to deliver the results. Let your work do the talking for you. To do this it's crucial that you set up a professional-looking portfolio, weighted towards your area of specialization. There are free website templates out there, but your website is like your storefront. You want it to be impressive, so it's best to have a website professionally created just for you.
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As with any new business, you'll have ups and downs, but if you're dedicated to your craft and work to give each client a great experience, you'll earn a solid reputation as a go-to photographer. Dream big. With some patience and creativity, and a lot of hard work, chances are you'll surpass even your wildest dreams!


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We heard from FEMA late today about our report into security vulnerabilities of the Emergency Alert System:
"FEMA takes any potential threats seriously and we evaluate all such claims to determine their validity. The Emergency Alert System already has adequate safety and security measures in place to ensure that it will only be used by appropriate officials as a way to communicate with the American people in the event of a real emergency."
We interviewed a self-described hacker who wrote a software program to mimic the squawks and tones that launch the EAS system. He has researched how to "hijack radio and tv stations", how to use the EAS system to send his own message. He says he has given the plan to the group Anonymous, which has been responsible for denial of service attacks, Twitter hacks, and promoting the Occupy movement.
As I said on the air today, the plan is based on information published by the government online. The technology is out there -- I thought it was important to know what Anonymous could be up to next. Here's their website, if you'd like to take a look.
By the way, I forgot how great the Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" broadcast was. Turn out the lights and listen to this, when you get a chance.


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random acts of kindness apps
Kindness is the the best investment. Think about it, how good do you feel right after you've done something – big or small-– for someone else? See, just thinking about it paid dividends in you feel good all over again. Right? Investing in kindness is even easier thanks to tech. Check out these ways random acts of kindness apps, websites and tech tools.
Walk The Dog
I love this one because it has so many layers. Walking your dog is good for you and them. With Walk for a Dog, Woof Trax is making it your walk good for dogs living in shelters too.
Whether it's a walk around the block or that epic hike you've been gearing up for, every walk counts. Download their app, and use it every time you grab for the leash, and Woof Trax donates to one of 6,000 shelters across the country!
Get Those Steps In
Sure, hitting your daily steps goal is great but it can do good for others too. Charity Miles partners with corporate sponsors to make those steps add up to cold hard cash for charity. Just download the app, fill out your profile and get moving. Bikers earn up to 10¢ per mile; walkers and runners earn up to 25¢ per mile, and it all goes to the cause of your choosing from a long list of participating organizations.
So what charities can you help by getting in your daily workout? Organizations like; Habitat for Humanity, (red), Autism Speaks, Feeding America, Wounded Warrior Project, and lots more!
Share the Moments in REAL Time
One of my favorite features of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus I'm test-driving as a part of the Verizon Wireless Buzz crew, is the live stream video ability. Most of my family lives on the west coast, I'm on the east. We miss out on sharing so many of the milestones and moments of life just because of geography.
This feature allows me to text a link to my parents and have them join in LIVE at the kiddo's violin recital, in the kitchen while I'm trying to make one of my mom's signature recipes, at the big game. Unlike Periscope, this is a private stream only shared with those that have the invite. I can also download the video to my private YouTube channel and keep it like a video scrapbook.
Share A Meal
A meal has always been my favorite way to connect with others. Somehow feeding the belly, can also feed the soul. Though the Meal Sharing isn't an app or charity, it does bring people together.
Go to the website, sign up and then search for meals being prepared by gifted home cooks. Find one that appeal to you, pay on the site and then show up to eat. Maybe bring along gift for the host or ask if you can donate to a food bank in their area.
Giving Tuesday
The UN Foundation has put kindness and giving back into the holiday season with their Giving Tuesday campaign. In a time where Cyber Monday and Black Friday dominate the season,
#GivingTuesday, is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
It's a simple idea and a powerful thing to do. Gather your family, community, coworkers and come together to give something more. It can be something as simple as donating to your local homeless shelter or as big as hosting a day of community service where you get everyone involved. Tech plays a big role in Giving Tuesday, by connecting people, sharing plans, and getting others involved.
A rising tide floats all boats.
Text It
Remember when you were a kid and something unexpected came in the mail for you? That thrill was a powerful thing. In the busy lives we lead it may not be practical to sit down and write a note, find a stamp, and hit the post office. BUT a random text out of the blue? That we can do!
Try it this week. Pick two new people a day to send a text to. Make it fun, happy, appreciative, silly, whatever fits your relationship with that person. I'd wager by the end of the week you'll be smiling and so will a bunch of people you care about.
How about that for the power of kindness when it meets tech?
Verizon gives some great ideas on how you can use tech to do random acts of kindness any day, for any reason. Join in using technology for good this month and spread the word using the hashtag #VZWBuzz, let's make kindness a thing! Okay, an even bigger thing.
Disclosure: As member of a pretty cool team of influencers, I occasionally receive cool products to test drive and share my honest thoughts on. No additional compensation is provided, neither were any favorable comments promised. All opinions are my own.
Expert Tips for Taking Smartphone Photos
Sad to say, but we can't all be great at everything. Sorry to burst that bubble – ha ha. What we can do though is surround ourselves with greatness and learn from it. When I wanted to start taking better pictures I reached out to some of the smartest, most talented people I know and asked them for their expert tips for taking smartphone photos.
When it comes to seeking out expert advice in all things smartphones and tech, I'm a lucky girl. As a member of the Verizon Wireless Buzz crew I need look no further than the amazingly talented folks who "crew" with me. {Honestly, most days I'm not quite sure what I'm doing among this level of awesome. But hey, fake till you make it… right?}
I recently added the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ to the family. This baby has a great camera! We're talking ditch-the-DSLR level awesome. The thing is, most pictures are only as good as the skills of the person taking them. I'm getting better, but there is lots of room to learn. To that end I've gathered the aforementioned {and following} expert tips for taking smartphone photos from the #VZWBuzz folks…
Use Apps, But Never Shoot In them
C.C. Chapman advises that shooting in the native camera app or in an app that shoots in full resolution allows you more flexibility in editing. He also give tips on framing, editing, and more in his piece; Making the Most of Mobile Photography.
Do NOT Use Zoom When Shooting
Turns out this can cause distortion and problems when editing later. Robyn Wright lists this tip along with others like; clean your lens front and back regularly in post that features 10 Tips for Smartphone Photography. Seriously, before that tip I never thought of cleaning my lens… doh!
Use a Tripod When Shooting in HDR
Um, don't even own one and have no clue what "HDR" is, so I just avoid that. Or I did until I read this post by Rick over at Midlife Road Trip. Still no tripod – yet- but after reading that post I did use HDR mode when snapping this pic of the dome inside the U.S. Naval Academy chapel… not too bad, eh?
Use Great Apps
Now that you've taken that snap outside the app, finding great photo editing apps really helps. Many experts tell me that Snapseed is among the best, and I'm LOVING it. That said I'm looking forward to playing around with Enlight, and app that Social Media Super Star Jason Ramsey recently wrote about in this article.
Use A Remote Shutter Feature
"Instead of tapping the screen, which sometimes risks moving your phone or tablet from where it was originally focused, try using the remote shutter feature. On your iPhone or Android device try using the volume up button to snap your photo. You can even use a pair of connected headphones and use the inline volume control to snap pictures too."


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Reign of Fire website
I was wondering late last week when we'd start to see more from this summer's futuristic dragonslayer movie REIGN OF FIRE. Sure enough late last night I heard word that the film's official site went live. So far we have what looks to be a pretty interesting and involved site that'll keep you coming back for what they call "Episodes." It's a bit too involved to get into here, but head over to www.reignoffire.com and check it out for yourself. There's also behind-the-scenes information, publicity stills and promises of a trailer "coming soon." Pretty cool stuff from what looks to be a pretty cool movie. REIGN OF FIRE stars Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale and hits theaters this July.


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There is no better way to teach children the enjoyment of fresh fruit and vegetables than an inspired trip to a London Farmer's Market; all of which feature a very high standard of quality.
All the fruit, vegetables, meet, cheese, jams, juice and are locally grown or hand made by the farmers themselves. The markets are not solely organic, but the food is fresh and local with some farmers selling organic crops. Though the harvest season is waning, there are still plenty of fresh, root vegetables to make into a comforting feast to keep the seasonal malaise of Daylight Savings Time at bay.
What makes the London Farmer's Markets particularly well-suited for families, aside from their wholesome appeal, is their close proximity to fun things for our little ones to do. If you bring a rucksack to carry your bounty from the market, you and the kids can not only enjoy healthy produce, you can go on to enjoy some near-by attractions.
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One more update I got today for the Google Play Store app. I have download it to know what's new in this update. They released new v6.7.12 of Play Store app, apk file size is 16.09 MB. This update is for all Android 4.0+ Devices. I didn't found any new major changes in this update.
They just added beta testing tab in this update where you can check all your beta testing program subscriptions.
You can Download this PlayStore update from below link
Play Store v6.7.12
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Edinburgh audio chip maker Wolfson cuts losses
Edinburgh audio chip maker Wolfson Microelectronics has narrowed its losses and has reported a 32% growth in revenue.
In the first half of the year, the company made a loss of $8.8m (£5.7m) compared with $11m (£7.1m) in 2012.
During the period the group signed contracts with Samsung, Lenovo and Sharp.
The growth in revenue was not as strong as expected after a slowdown in sales of some Samsung products.
Chief executive, Mike Hickey, said: "Revenue growth moderated in the second quarter due to widely reported lower-than-expected end product sell-through at some key customers.
"We expect this to continue to impact revenue over the next few months, as customer inventory is run down, before growth resumes."
However, he said the company's growth prospects for its key products were "accelerating", especially in fast-growing markets such as China.
He added that this gave Wolfson "increased confidence in the underlying strength of our business".