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About the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM
Big sound you can hold in your hand
The WONDERBOOM floats on the surface of the water and cranks out your tunes.
Big sound you can hold in your hand
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable speaker is easy to carry — it's about the size of a softball. But this compact Bluetooth speaker kicks out powerful 360-degree sound with solid bass. And it's completely waterproof. So take it into the shower or out on the lake...it even floats! With a 100-foot Bluetooth range, you can keep your paired smartphone safe and dry away from the water.
Built for outdoor fun
The WONDERBOOM can be submerged down to a meter for up to 30 minutes, and still rock the party when you fish it out of the drink. The protective covering is dirt-proof, so you can use the WONDERBOOM at the beach. When it gets sandy, just wash it off with water.
Tap to play
When your smartphone or tablet isn't close by, you can use the super simple control buttons on the WONDERBOOM. Those big plus and minus signs on the side aren't decorative — they're the volume controllers. Tap the top of the BOOM 2 to play or tap twice to skip the song. It's that easy.
Product highlights:
- powered wireless speaker for use with smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices with built-in Bluetooth
- 100-foot Bluetooth range
- pair up to 8 Bluetooth source devices (2 at the same time)
- two full-range drivers and two passive radiators for 360° sound
- IPX7-rated waterproof, dirt-proof, and drop-proof
- designed to float on the water's surface
- tap controls for play and skip
- two WONDERBOOM speakers can be paired together for stereo sound
- built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 10 hours
- USB charging cable
- 4" diameter x 3-1/2"H
- weight: 15 oz.
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
What's in the box:
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM owner's manual
- Bluetooth portable speaker
- 2' microUSB-to-USB cable
- Important Safety/Compliance/Warranty Information
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Crutchfield customer from Simpsonville, SC on 8/18/2019
Great sound. The bass kicks really good. Charges quick and lasts a long time.
Pros: Small size. Great sound. Good price.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Granby, CT on 8/11/2019
excellent product delivered as scheduled
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Crutchfield customer from Grand Rapids, MI on 8/11/2019
Great speaker! Especially at this price point.
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Wonderboom is a solid speaker
Crutchfield customer from Fresno, CA on 8/6/2019
Solid little speaker. Out of all of the small, inexpensive speakers, this one has very good sound and a quality build.
Pros: Sound quality Battery life Build quality Looks
Cons: None to mention
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Crutchfield customer from Tappan, NY on 8/1/2019
Great sound ... a must have !
Pros: Sound
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Crutchfield customer from Glenwood, IA on 7/15/2019
Great sound. Easy to use buttons. Nice size.
Pros: .Great sound. Easy to use buttons.
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Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 6/23/2019
Great little speaker, I love it! Shipping was fast too :)
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Paul from Lititz, PA on 6/22/2019
I wanted a small waterproof bluetooth speaker for my hot tub. This thing is perfect. I tested quite a few of these before deciding on this one and it's really quite impressive for the size of the thing. I would highly recommend it if you need a small portable speaker.
Pros: Sound quality Ease of controls Size Waterproof
Cons: None that I have found yet.
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Crutchfield customer from Mccamey, TX on 6/18/2019
I have 2 other wonderboom speakers, my girlfriend was so impressed by the sound I bought her a speaker for her birthday. Crutchield made the purchase super easy and the speaker arrived a day sooner than scheduled
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Crutchfield customer from Huntersville, NC on 6/13/2019
Great product. Was graduation gift for granddaughter and she loves it. Great sound and easy to take everywhere.
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Crutchfield customer from Florence, SC on 6/10/2019
Loves this thing. Sounds great and waterproof!
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Antonio from Caguas, PR on 6/9/2019
Substituted my old Braven for the Wonderboom speaker. After 20 hrs of use, the sound has much improved (initial boominess is now blending better with mids & highs). The little thing, soundwise, has reached my expectations. I'm an audiophile and know what to expect from what I purchase. For what it is & for what I use it for, lake fishing, BBQ, poolside etc, it is a winner. Having said thar, Bluetooth synchronization was an uphill battle. Initially considered returning it. After some Google tips- resetting gadget, turning on & off Bluetooth & I phone's button, stopping & restarting music- synchronization is now easier. Yes I would recommend the Wonderboom to a friend. If synchronization was easier, highly recommended.
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Pathetic logitech customer service.
Crutchfield customer from Mission Viejo, CA on 5/26/2019
I liked this speaker but, after 5 months of minimal use,the speaker would no longer charge.I attempted to file a warranty claim providing logitech with all the info they required.Shortly thereafter,I received an email requesting copies of receipts and more pictures...blah,blah ,blah.I would have been happy to just send them the speaker and they send me a replacement but no...they want to keep requesting more info so it just goes on and on until you give up.Nobody answers phones either.Then they send me an email asking me if I was happy with the resolution of my claim.You got your way.I give up.I will never buy another logitech product again.I bought the JBL flip and I'm so glad I did.It really is an amazing speaker.
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Jaime from San Juan, PR on 5/19/2019
Excellent sound for such a small speaker. Good balance between lows and highs, good quality and loud.
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WONDERBOOM is great
Crutchfield customer from Pelham, AL on 5/2/2019
I was looking for a replacement for my BOOM Swimmer. I called Crutchfield, and they recommended the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM. . .it has been great.
Pros: I can use it in my steam sauna
Cons: None.
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Crutchfield customer from Staten Island, NY on 2/17/2019
When small speakers like this go on sale, if reviews are good, I pick up a couple to have on hand in case I need a last minute gift. Almost everyone likes the gift of music. So I have one of these to a friend of a friend for house warming gift to use for their BBQ. My friend tells me that person is super happy with it! The sound is great at medium level so it doesn't drown anything out and it's size makes it extremely convenient. No issues pairing and it already been dropped yet kept on playing. I might keep the second one for me
Pros: Size, sound, durability
Cons: None so far
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Great Performance For Little Money
James from Raleigh, NC on 1/16/2019
This was my first ever Bluetooth speaker. I read glowing reviews in online technology magazines (cnet, WhatHiFi, techradar, trustedreviews.com etc.) so purchased it when it went on sale in November. It has a cute appearance and very easy to set up and easily fits in my carry on-luggage. I stream music from my smartphone (on vacations and at the pool) and everything works perfect. While listening to music, which sounds really clean and crisp on low to mid volume, text beeps and notifications come through on it also, which I like. Also, I rarely have to charge it since the battery lasts a long time. If you want a compact speaker for moderate listening, this is the one!
Pros: Small, Cheap, Rugged, Impressive Sound
Cons: Very Basic With Few Frills But CHEAP And Sounds Great
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Richard from Pembroke Pines, FL on 1/8/2019
Great sound and my wife loves the color.
Pros: Surprisingly good sound quality in a small package
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Crutchfield customer from East Meadow, NY on 1/2/2019
Works great and surprisingly loud for its small size!
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Crutchfield customer from Kew Gardens, NY on 12/31/2018
Great sound from a device just slightly larger than a coffee mug. Very easy to use and pair up with your devices.
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Billy from Norwalk, CT on 12/31/2018
Love it. Sounds great.
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Michael from Rapid City, SD on 12/29/2018
Great speaker! Easy to get set up and use. Great sound for my audiobooks.
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Crutchfield customer from Denison, TX on 12/20/2018
Outstanding sound quality from such a small device. Lacking in deep bass but what do you expect. Clarity of sound great, no muddiness at all. Does not overextend itself trying to reproduce frequencies it has no right to attempt.
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Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 12/19/2018
These are great. They are highly portable, and sound especially good when you pair two for stereo sound from your Bluetooth source. I use them when out on the deck, working in the yard, or working in the garage. In fact I keep inventing ways to use them.
Pros: These are solid.
Cons: They have very good battery life. It's always a bummer to need to plug them in because I didn't start the day with a fresh charge. (Operator error.)
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Small in stature, big in sound!
Tim from Alta Loma, CA on 12/9/2018
Wonderful little speaker one can use anywhere and not have to worry. Great sound quality from rich highs to solid bass. Various color options allow this speaker to blend with the environment or add some splash.
Pros: Small, portable, great sounding bass.
Cons: None at this time.
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Mike from Louisville, KY on 12/6/2018
Quality built speaker. Big sound from a small speaker. Especially the bass. A little on the expensive side though.
Pros: Great sound. Good bass from such a small speaker
Cons: Expensive buy on sale
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Crutchfield customer from Lake Hamilton, FL on 12/6/2018
I did not want to believe that this little thing can do such a great quality of sound!!
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small, convenient and good quality
rick from Edgecomb , ME on 12/3/2018
great little speaker that you can take anywhere. add a carabiner and you can easily clip it to your bag.
Pros: small, convenient, good sound quality, battery life, waterproof (though we haven't tested that yet!)
Cons: none really
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Edgar from Aguada, PR on 12/3/2018
Excellent product , I will recomend it.
Pros: Excellent sound, water proof
Cons: None
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Good, but only if on sale
john from Madison, WI on 11/30/2018
Rugged, but has its negatives. Good sound, misses some mids. No battery gauge like some provide. Instructions are minimal. Long time for a complete charge. Skip/pause button can be finicky. Paring two together is only linking, not stereo, why UE? Good sound, but not at full price. I bought mine on cyber Monday. Buy it on sale and it's ok, by itself. If you want stereo with two, it won't happen.
Pros: Good sound Size Portable
Cons: No battery gauge No stereo pairing of two Pause/skip button can be tough to activate
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Perfect for travel
Roz from BROOKLYN, NY on 10/16/2018
I love my little Wonderboom! Toss it in my luggage for local and international trips -- it's great to be able to listen to music or the radio without having to always use headphones. The sound quality is really nice. Yes, it starts to distort as the volume increases and more complicated music can confuse it. But that's only to be expected for such a tiny unit. For pop, rock and jazz, it's pretty great. Charge lasts a long time. A terrific gift for the student or road warrior in your life.
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Impressive for the Size
Tim from Anchorage, AK on 10/7/2018
Good sound quality for the size! The size, shape and construction made these speaker very appealing to me for use in a camper van. The internal lithium ion battery using a USB mirco cable for recharging is easy since I have numerous other devices using the same cable. The packaging is simple but rugged with the minimal instruction printed inside. However, there was no information on how to pair two Wonderbooms together, even though UE highlights that feature in their sales pitch. I had to call Crutchfield's excellent and very helpful tech support (Chris) to find out that there is another button under their logo to pair the two speakers.
Pros: Size, build, sound quality.
Cons: No instruction included for pairing with other Wonderboom speakers.
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Jim from Hockessin, DE on 8/12/2018
This thing is AWSOME. Could not believe how much sound this baby puts out. Use it on the boat, dingy and dock. It hasn't went in the drink yet, but it's nice to know that it won't sink to the bottom. If your around the water pick one up. I think you'll be happy.
Pros: Great sound, waterproof and floats.
Cons: None so far.
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No float
Jason from Houston, TX on 6/25/2018
It doesn't float It does sink to the bottom of the lake if placed on water.
Pros: Pretty loud for a small speaker
Cons: Sink to bottom of lake if placed on water
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Crutchfield customer from Auburn, IN on 6/24/2018
Awesome sound for its size. Very rough and tumble just throw it in the bag and go. Perfect for the beach or the boat
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Crutchfield customer from Kirkland, IL on 6/17/2018
Small package big sound. Use on my boat and they rock when both are synced together.
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Great sound for a very small speaker
Francis from Everett, WA on 6/6/2018
Great sound for this small speaker. I could not believe the sound that comes out of this;it's so clear. I have no regrets in purchasing two of them.
Pros: Portable yet powerful speakers. The sound reproduction is simply great nay awesom. I highly recommend it.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Utuado, PR on 5/21/2018
Muy buen sonido para el tamaño, buen material de construcción, excelente
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Great Sound from such a Small Package
Cheryl from Walnut Creek, CA on 4/29/2018
Arrived on time and in perfect condition. Very easy to sync to my iPhone (Bluetooth). Fantastic sound!! Take it with me in the afternoons when the weather is warm and sit by my garden. I love it!!!
Pros: It syncs easily to Bluetooth. Fantastic sound. Lightweight and easily portable. Can change volume without touching my phone. Would make a great gift.
Cons: There are absolutely NO cons with this item.
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Well worth the price.
Phil from South Carolina on 4/15/2018
An excellent product. It is a lot louder than it looks and the battery lasts a long time!
Pros: It's loud, it sounds good, and the price is right.
Cons: None that I've found so far.
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Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 4/11/2018
Overall this unit is pretty good. I Purchased two of them to get more of a stereo feel for my back patio. Crisp clean sound and they have a decent higher volume distortion threshold. My only minor gripe would be that they're not quite as "Bassy" as I thought they would be. Especially with a name like WONDERBOOM. I have a cheap $25 Bluetooth speaker that seems to put out a bit more bass. That being said, I'm happy with the purchase. Neat design, easy to use, and easily transportable. Would recommend.
Pros: Clean sound Good design Portable
Cons: Not quite enough bass
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wife loves it. great sound
Bryan from Grovetown, GA on 3/28/2018
bought this for the wife for her office. she loves it and also brings it home and listens to it while she is washing her car and working out in the yard.
Pros: great sound from a small package
Cons: none as of yet
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Crutchfield customer from Orange, CT on 3/18/2018
After two week's use paired with an iPhone 5s I found the sound very satisfying. I found heavy thumb pressure was required on switches for pairing and other functions.
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DAVE from Philadelphia, PA on 3/15/2018
I was pleasantly surprised that the reviews I read about this speaker were utterly correct. It's a great little speaker that has some weight and has a great sound for it's size. Most impressed with it's bass tones. Thanks Crutchfield you guys came through again with offering a great product at a very respectable sale price.
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Great sound!
J D from Palmyra, IN on 3/14/2018
Great sound! Great service from Crutchfield as expected!
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Pretty cool!
Jim from Raleigh, NC on 3/13/2018
Great sound (at a reasonable price) packed in a tough, portable, water resistant unit that takes input from bluetooth sources. Pretty cool! Be sure to buy plug for faster charging!
Pros: good sound, good look, portable, waterproof/resistant, reasonable price, easy setup, strong Crutchfield support
Cons: for this price and functionality there are no cons.
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Crutchfield customer from Manhattan, IL on 3/11/2018
Great BT speaker and even better price from Crutchfield. Early use is has been great. Awesome sound from a small package. I have not gotten it wet as of yet, so have to wait to see how it holds up.
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Good sound
Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, KY on 3/11/2018
Bought for my daughter. She loves it! Good sound.
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Great sound!
Steven from Monroe, NC on 2/25/2018
Great sound! Love this speaker! I've had some other cheaper Bluetooth speakers and the sound quality doesn't compare. Great product!
Pros: Good, loud sound Waterproof Long battery
Cons: Can't think of any....
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Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 2/15/2018
Couldn't be happier with the product performance combined with the reasonable price. Thankful that Crutchfield was able to provide all the "how to" info that the manufacturer apparently felt was unnecessary. My tech skills are limited to which end of the wheelbarrow do I need.
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Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 2/14/2018
I bought this for my son. He absolutely loves it. Excellent speaker.
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Great sound outside
Ron from Tucson, AZ on 2/9/2018
Easy to use. Got one for Christmas and bought another in January. Instructions on how to pair were sketchy. Looked at an online video site and found the pairing button is in the center of the top. They sound great outside with Accu Radio app.
Pros: Easy to use. Good sound. Long battery charge.
Cons: Sketchy instructions.
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Crutchfield customer from Waipahu, HI on 1/21/2018
Amazing the sound of UE wander Boom produce, for the price of it and as good of higher price brand
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The Best!
Rogelio from Manassas, VA on 1/17/2018
The UE Wonderboom is definitely an upgrade over my previous bluetooth speaker. The bass is great for its size and the fact that it is water resistant is awesome. I can not wait until it is used by the pools this summer
Pros: Sound Quality Bass Portability Durability
Cons: Not USB-C No charging unit for the cord
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Crutchfield customer from Ringwood, IL on 1/17/2018
Sounds great
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walter from Austin, TX on 1/15/2018
big sound, little package!
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Crutchfield customer from Oconto, WI on 1/7/2018
This speaker has fantastic sound for its small size. If anything bad should happen to this speaker I will purchase another identical one.
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Crutchfield customer from San Clemente, CA on 1/5/2018
Great sound for a little package and Daughter can rock out in the shower!
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Great for gifting
Crutchfield customer from Des Moines, WA on 1/2/2018
Purchased as a gift for a co-worker. Size is perfect to tote around. Paired on first try. Truly awesome sound for a unit this size.
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Great Boom for the Buck!!
Kurt from Doylestown, PA on 1/2/2018
Just gave it to my daughter for Christmas. Solidly built and water safe. The sound quality is good and comparable with as others within the same price point. Sharp and attractive, portable and good battery play time per charge makes this a strong product for those that want an affordable and fun speaker to take with you are keep it at home.
Pros: Portable Good bass response and decent high end Simple and functional and a great price
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Chuck from Pueblo, CO on 12/30/2017
Great sound from such a small unit! Love it!
Pros: Awesome sound, very portable.
Cons: None.
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Dwight from Eufaula, OK on 12/28/2017
my wonderboom is awesome, I'm outside a lot and it comes in very handy, no cord to get in the way and it has great sound!!!
Pros: Lightweight
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Judy from Plano, TX on 12/28/2017
This small "take along" waterproof speaker puts out a vibrant and amazing sound for a small speaker; great product at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Pros: compact, great sound
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Jerry from Salem, OR on 12/19/2017
Works and functions as advertised
Pros: Water proof and links to cell phone
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 12/18/2017
Great product. I highly recommend buying two of them as you can link them up.
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Great Speaker!!
Terre from Dayton, OH on 12/10/2017
Great sound, price and size!
Pros: Sound quality Size Waterproof
Cons: None
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Good sound, small, light and easy to pair with a phone.
Paul from Fremont, MI on 12/8/2017
Very good sound out of such a small unit and very easy to pair with a cell phone.
Pros: Good sound, small, light and easy to pair with a phone/Bluetooth device.
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Great Speaker!
Erik from Chicago, IL on 10/31/2017
Great speaker for the cost. Used it on a 3 day camping trip and it held charge great and had no problem handling the rough and wet conditions.
Pros: Small, waterproof, and doesnt weigh too much.
Cons: Battery life degrades a little quicker at full volume but that is to be expected.
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I'm so glad I bought this
Heather from Houston, TX on 10/19/2017
This little speaker is impressive. The sound it puts out is astonishing for its compact size. It puts out sound in all directions, making it useful in so many situations - home or travel. I'm so pleased I bought this - it is just the right portable speaker.
Pros: Sound quality, size, ease of use, durability
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Buy it
Crutchfield customer from Chardon, OH on 10/19/2017
Good things come in small packages. I would have given it a 5 but for the lack of instructions. You have to google the product to get a manual. And yet the inside material doesn't even tell you that. Sound is a little muffled sounding, but bang for the buck, you can't beat it. Haven't tried throwing it into a bucket of water to try out its waterproof rating. Buy it!
Pros: Value Sound Power Ease of use
Cons: Lack of instructions and where to get it.
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Great speaker for use on the road or at home
Paul from Jersey City, NJ on 8/16/2017
I bought this product for use while on vacation. For its size, the WONDERBOOM puts out a very nice and full sound with a solid amount of bass. For use at the beach or in a cabin or even at the office, this unit is ideal, especially given its compact size. I also found the battery life to be as advertised.
Pros: Sound quality and size
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Cambridge, MA on 8/14/2017
Good sound! Cannot get the app to work. It wants me to connect to my phone to start app. It is connected to my phone app will not start.
Pros: good sound
Cons: App doesn't work
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UE wonderboom
Cisco from Grandview, MO on 8/13/2017
Es uno de los mejores que he comprado y lo mejor es contra el agua flota en tu alberca tiene un sonido bastante decente y el estilo es lo mejor yo recomendaría comprar otro
Pros: El precio es muy bueno y el sonido es muy bueno
Cons: No le encuentro nada malo por el momento
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Frank from Berlin, NJ on 8/10/2017
These speakers are excellent. They have a big sound for a small speaker. There are two minor things that could be better. The pairing button is very well hidden under the UE logo on top of the speaker and at first I tried pairing them by pressing the Bluetooth button instead and that was a little frustrating. The other very minor issue is the loop for carrying or hanging is too small for any real useful purpose. I do like these speakers and would very much recommend them.
Pros: Great sound for the size.
Cons: Pairing button is very well hidden.
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Great Speaker
Kirk from Selkirk, NY on 8/9/2017
Great sound in a small package! Very easy to sync! Extremely happy with this purchase, may pick up a second one for a family member!
Pros: Great sound. Easy to Sync. Great portable device. Long lasting battery
Cons: None so far!
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Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 8/9/2017
I have bought several portable Bluetooth speakers in the past and I would say this one is the best! Crutchfield is the most knowledgeable company I have ever bought thru. Lee
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cute rough loud
Antonio from Miami, FL on 8/9/2017
very cute and well designed. rough and loud poor sound quality no instructions manual charger provided incomplete too expensive
Pros: cuteness roughness loudness
Cons: poor sound quality poor bass inability to create stereo sound whe. placing a second speaker too expensive
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Joe from Waynesboro, VA on 8/9/2017
This small speaker has excellent clarity and bass. I bought two of them for my daughter and son. They loved the speakers! They also like the fact that they could use them around the pool, beach, etc. In addition, we found out that both speakers could be linked from one source so you could have two speakers running for more sound. Simple to use and it took only 30 seconds to set up the speaker. I would recommend the UE Wonderboom to all who want good sound for a great price.
Pros: Compact, waterproof, shock resistant, ease of operation and great sound.
Cons: None
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Stan from Richmond, VA on 8/9/2017
Great sound for the price. Easy to use once you know what to do. I use it for golf and any other outdoor activities. Should have bought 2. Crutchfield is my go to for all electronics. Great communication and quick delivery. Too easy! Plus I got mine on flash price sale........
Pros: Price, ease of use, rugged
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The best in portable sound UE
William from Bayamon , PR on 8/6/2017
Excellent sound and long time of use without having to recharge this mark UE is of the best in the market In terms of best price, sound quality, durability in time of use
Pros: Portability, long life, waterproof
Cons: not any
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Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 7/26/2017
Very good for its price. Surprisingly loud for its size, but the mids are not very clear.
Pros: good sound quality good base
Cons: mids are not very clear
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Great sound.
Carl from Canal Winchester, OH on 7/24/2017
Fantastic !!!!! Very pleased with performance . The sound awesome , the amount of bluetooth items that can hook up to the wonder boom is great . I believe it is 8 phones or iPads to whatever will match up . Thank you for the expedient delivery . In other words very satisfied .
Pros: All good in every aspect of item
Cons: None
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Good Sound Good Volume
Dave from Dearborn, MI on 7/24/2017
Good volume output and good sound. Considering its size and durability I'd say say it performs well.
Pros: Good sound and volume. Durable. Nice size.
Cons: Instructions aren't very clear.
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Convenient and functional
Anna from Sugar Land, TX on 7/16/2017
Good sound and nice volume. Very durable.
Pros: Compact size, waterproof
Cons: Charges with a micro USB, raspy sound when played really loud
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good sound, good value
Rob from Middletown, NJ on 7/16/2017
good sound for their size & price point, which is the main thing... would've given it 5 stars if the instructions for pairing multiple speakers weren't so cryptic. why no mention of the button beneath the logo? at least they have customer service reps...
Pros: good sound, surprising bass response & volume for the size
Cons: needs better instructions for pairing multiple speakers
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Emily from Charlottesvill, VA on 7/10/2017
Great sound for such a small speaker! I rarely even use it at full volume because it is so loud.
Pros: great sound, small, long battery life, waterproof, and cute color!
Cons: NONE!
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Bill from Mooresville, NC on 7/2/2017
Very pleased. Great sound, easy setup, long battery life.
Pros: Great sound, waterproof, long battery life, super value. Bluetooth easy.
Cons: Instructions could have been more comprehensive.
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mario from San Francisco, CA on 6/25/2017
Good sound. Easy to pair. Simple set up
Pros: good sound. easy to pair
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Serious sound!
SSRVA from Richmond, VA on 6/19/2017
Sound quality is amazing for such a small speaker. Perfect for listening to music on the go. Can't wait to take it in the kayak.
Pros: Sound quality is amazing. Portability makes it an excellent choice.
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A great purchase!
Guest from Evergreen, CO on 6/11/2017
This is a great product for something so small. Fantastic sound and very easy to use. I highly recommend it.
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Gary from Raymore, MO on 6/6/2017
This speaker might be small but it will surprise you with big awesome sound I threw it in the pool and got a lot of complements Try one out you will amazed how good it sounds
Pros: Durable and small to take along but with BIG SOUND Very easy to pair
Cons: NONE
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Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 5/30/2017
Satisfecho. Satisfied.
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Great, compact and waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Darren from TX on 5/26/2017
Easy set up with my iphone, surprisingly good sound. I am using it now in the office.
Pros: Small, great sound, easy setup, waterproof
Cons: Non that I can think of
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Stephen from New York, NY on 5/24/2017
good sound and size, heavier than expected
Pros: good sound
Cons: bluethooth connect not that great of iphone
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COLE from Mckinney, TX on 5/14/2017
Exactly what I expected.
Pros: Waterproof Range Sound quality
Cons: I didn't buy two.
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Pounding sound at all levels.
Ronald D. from Aiken, SC on 5/4/2017
Overall a great Speaker at a low price. Now I want a second one for a great stereo affect.
Pros: Superior sound at a great price
Cons: You must be kidding. The Speaker is great. The "Packaging" is terrible.
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360-Degree Sound: The UE Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker is equipped with two 1.5" drivers and two 1.8125" x 2.5" passive radiators wrapped around the speaker enclosure for an immersive 360-degree sound.
Water & Drop Proof: The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker is IPX7 rated and has been tested to withstand up to 3.3' (1 meter) of submersion for up to 30 minutes. Make sure the weather door for the microUSB port is on securely before taking the speaker near water. The Wonderboom is drop proof tested from up to 5' and sports a hanging loop on top so it can easily attach to almost any bag, bicycle, or backpack.
Note: While the speaker is waterproof, the chemicals and salt in your pool or the ocean can damage the waterproof seals over time if not rinsed off after use. It is highly recommend that you thoroughly rinse the Wonderboom with fresh water after using it in a swimming pool or the ocean. Once clean, allow the speaker to air dry completely before charging it.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming: With built-in Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP, you can wirelessly stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth source device such as a smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop to the UE Wonderboom speaker. The Wonderboom has an extended wireless Bluetooth range of 100'. The UE Wonderboom offers music playback control and multi-device pairing with dual connection.
- Music Playback Control: You can control the music directly from the Wonderboom speaker without picking up your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth source device. Control functions included Play/Pause, Volume Up/Down, and Previous/Next Track.
- Multi-Device Pairing & Connection: The Wonderboom can pair with up to 8 Bluetooth source devices and simultaneously connect with up to two devices. When you have two devices actively connected to the Wonderboom, you can easily switch between the two devices by simply starting the music from the second connected device and it will then become the source.
- The UE Wonderboom does not support Bluetooth hands-free phone communication.
- The UE Wonderboom does not support auto-reconnection.
Double Up: You can connect two Wonderboom speakers together for bigger sound. The Wonderboom cannot connect with any other speaker.
Rechargeable Battery: The Wonderboom is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 10 hours of music playback. To recharge the built-in battery, plug the included microUSB-to-USB cable into the Wonderboom's microUSB port located inside the weather door and into a standard USB port on your laptop or computer. You can also use an optional USB/AC power adapter (sold separately) to recharge the battery. Charging time is approximately 5.5 hours from a standard USB port and 2.8 hours from a USB/AC power adapter.
Note: The micro-USB charging cable included with the Wonderboom is not waterproof. Never charge the speaker if the micro-USB port, charging cable or connectors are wet, dirty or damaged. Always charge the speaker with a clean, dry micro-USB connector. If you think the cable or connector has been compromised in any way by water or other contaminants, do not use it to charge your speaker.
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Whistler hockey fans made the arena-less UBC Thunderbirds feel at home this past weekend as they took on the top-ranked Alberta Golden Bears in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. The bleachers were packed both nights and it was standing room only, with fans cheering on the underdog Thunderbirds every step of the way.
From the time the puck dropped on Friday, it was clear that UBC was not giving an inch to the Bears. They finished their hits, stole pucks at the blue line, and followed every attack with a counter-attack that kept the Bears on their heels. UBC goalie Francois Thuot picked up any slack in the T-birds defence, making save after save.
In the first period the Bears outshot the T-birds 14-7, but the score was an even 2-2. The Bears got on the board first on the power play with Dale Mahovsky's first goal, but the Thunderbirds answered back less than a minute later on a well-played two on one, with Kevin Seibel pulling the trigger. Later in the period the T-birds were on a power play when Alberta's Lee Zalasky scored short-handed on a breakaway. The UBC Thunderbirds didn't dwell on it, and finished the same power play with the tying goal just over 20 seconds later.
The second period was scoreless, but the momentum was definitely on the side of the T-birds who managed to put twice as many shots on net as the Golden Bears.
Until the third period the game was fast-paced with only a few whistles. Things broke down a little in the last period, when the hits began to pile up and the end-to-end action started to take its toll. Players were called for trips, hooks and boarding, and the penalty boxes began to fill up.
The Bears went a goal ahead with Mahovsky's second and looked to sit on their lead when penalty trouble created a five on three for the Thunderbirds which former Vancouver Giants player Mitch Bartley capitalized on to tie things at 3-3 with just over five minutes left to play.
The third period was followed by five minutes of scoreless overtime, followed by a shootout. Thuot was solid, stopping all three shots, while Stephane Gervais of the T-birds drilled one past Alberta goalie Aaron Sorochan. Gervais also scored the second goal of the game.
The goal ended two of the longest streaks in Canadian University Sports — the UBC Thunderbirds had not beaten the Alberta Golden Bears at home in 19 years, with a record of 0-35-4. It was also the first time in 41 games, home or away, that the 'Birds would beat the Bears.
"I thought it was a great game tonight," said UBC head coach Milan Dragicevic. "It was fast-paced, there were over 80 shots and the fans here were really into it."
For the Bears, losing two games in a row after splitting a two game series with Calgary the week before (their first loss to the Dinos in eight seasons), Saturday was all about redemption.
The Bears went up 2-0 in the first period with goals from Ben Kilgour and Ian McDonald, but the T-birds answered back in the closing minute while on the power play. Darrell May scored the goal with one second left in the period.
The second period was scoreless, with both goalies making huge saves and more end-to-end action.
Halfway through the third period the Bears' Tyler Metcalfe potted the insurance goal, giving the T-birds a two-goal deficit to overcome. Despite their best efforts, Sorochan pulled out save after save to guarantee his team the win, 3-1.
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5 Things to Know About Red Tide
As the Karenia brevis organism continues to bloom off Florida's Atlantic Coast, waters off Miami Beach and other beaches along Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have tested positive for the toxin that causes the dreaded "red tide." Here are five things to know:
1. What are the health effects of the red tide?
If you are prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or emphysema, it is a good idea to stay away from the beach. The most common symptoms of red tide are coughing, irritated eyes or an itchy throat.
Jose Vazquez, M.D., an internal medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care at Miami Beach, says it's best to stay away from the ocean at this time, especially if you have history of lung conditions. Those people should use their medications or contact their doctor if they experience throat irritation or have trouble breathing after being exposed to red tide conditions.
2. Is it safe to swim in the water?
Some people coming in contact with contaminated water will experience skin irritation and burning eyes. Those with respiratory illness should stay out of the water. If dead fish are present, they can be a source of dangerous bacteria.
3. Can I eat recreationally harvested shellfish during a red tide?
Molluscs such as clams, oysters and mussels harvested in a red tide closure area can be toxic and should not be eaten. Shellfish such as crab, shrimp and lobsters are not affected by the toxin and are safe to eat.
4. Is it safe to eat fish caught during a red tide?
Yes, but only if you filet the fish before cooking and eating. The toxins accumulate in the digestive organs of the fish, which should be discarded. It is never safe to eat dead or sick animals.
5. Are restaurants and seafood markets safe?
Because the seafood sold in restaurants and seafood markets are monitored by the government, they should be safe to eat.
"Most health problems caused by red tide are respiratory, not usually from ingestion," Dr. Vazquez said. "For the most part fish caught in waters near red tide are safe as is what we buy commercially. But don't eat any fish lying on the shore."
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Young Adult Novelist Explores When Heroes Become POWERLESS
Matthew Cody's first novel, Powerless has a unique take on superhero stories for all ages. In the town of Noble's Green, all children have superpowers…until the age of 13, when they lose them and all memory of what they could once do. But Daniel Corrigan, the new kid in town, soon discovers their secret, and finds the classic stories of the hero Johnny Noble might finally explain what's happened. Cody talked to us about his tale, comics for kids, and more.
Newsarama: Matthew, tell us about the initial inspiration for Powerless.
Matthew Cody: Well, Powerless came about just a few years ago as a way to write the kind of children's story that I remembered from when I was a kid, and to draw from the influences that stayed with me my entire childhood.
I'm still a huge comic book fan, I'm still a giant nerd, but all that stuff really began with me when I was a kid. That's the stuff I enjoy – the superhero medium, but also the old-fashioned kid's mysteries like Encyclopedia Brown. You know, the kind of thing I enjoyed when I was a kid.
That's the first thing. The second thing was I wanted to write a story that was good for kids, but had a bit of heft to it, some adult drama among the superhero elements. My family was going through an illness, and I was watching the way my nephews were orbiting this – how they tried to understand it, but didn't quite understand it themselves.
That's why I put that stuff in the book – so kids could have some escape from it with the superhero action, but also not feel alone in it. A lot of the purpose of fiction, I think, is to make people think they can identify. So that was the second subplot of the book.
Overall, like I said, I wanted to do something fun, but also have some adult weight in there.
Nrama: You have a powerful metaphor for adolescence with the kids losing their superpowers when they turn 13. How do you view getting older – is it something where you have to hold on to your sense of wonder, or does that just fade away?
Cody: In a way – I'm lucky, in a sense, because I never let go of that. But there was a time when I was going through puberty and discovering girls, and I put away things I thought were childish like comic books. You know, "it's time to grow up."
I'm in my thirties now, and I notice a lot of guys in my age group have sort of gone through the same thing – we keep coming back to those things we gave up in our teenage years, and we try to make them cool again. I think that's because there's a nostalgia for all of that.
Nrama: This is your first novel – you did some teaching before this?
Cody: Yeah, I did some teaching, and I was involved in the theater before I was writing full time. In my undgrad, I studied acting and playwriting, and studied Shakespeare in grad school, and was involved in regional theater here in New York.
But I was always writing – short stories, that sort of thing. I actually wrote some comic scripts, and part of why Powerless came about, in a very inadvertent way, was that a few years ago I took a class in comic book scriptwriting at NYU to see if I could break in.
Nrama: Was this the course Denny O'Neil was teaching?
Cody: It was, but Dan Fingeroth was teaching at the time I took it. It was a great course, and I did get to meet Denny O'Neil and Mike Mignola, and a whole A-list of comic book stars who came in and did master class sessions with us.
One of the people who came in was an editor at the Big Two – not saying who – and one of the questions was, "How do you break in?" And he gave us a great piece of advice – he looked right at us and said, "You want to break in to comic books? Get published somewhere else first."
I kind of took that to heart (laughs). At the time, I was writing other works, but I took a lot of ideas from my comic book scripts, and put them into Powerless. I have yet to be published by a comic book company – but I have a book out there on the shelves, darn it!
Nrama: Well, the book has been getting a lot of promotion…
Cody: Yeah, and that's been great. This wasn't one of those big deals like you read about in Publishers Weekly – this was a first-time novel, and we worked very hard on it, me and my editor Joan and Random House and Knopf. And one by one, people who started reading it liked it. More and more people in Random House started reading it and liking it, and the buzz got passed around to booksellers.
People got behind the book because they liked it – I have no name, "Matthew Cody" is not going to sell any books. But they've given it an extra push from out the door because they believe in the book. It's been a wonderful story that way.
Nrama: Do you see yourself doing more stories with the characters, or is this a one-off book?
Cody: It's certainly possible that there could be sequels. As a comic book fan, I'm a fan of serialized fiction, and the novels I tend to gravitate toward are often serialized as well.
I wrote Powerless with the idea that the book could stand alone and have a self-contained ending because I never knew what the future would be for it. But at the same time, I know what the next part of the chapter would be. So we could look at the next year, and see what happens next to the characters. It's a possibility.
Nrama: 1940s pulp fiction plays a major role in the book. What was the influence of pulp fiction on your writing, and what are some of your favorite stories?
Cody: I read all across the board, and I read some modern stuff too, but my favorite stuff on the bookshelf tends to start in the 1940s and go backwards. I love the pulp aesthetic and that whole time – not just the comics, but what was going on in novels at that time.
Doc Savage, the Shadow, lesser-known characters such as the Spider…even though they were just churning them out, there was some great stuff. And I love stuff like H.G. Wells, and books from the turn of the century, Powerless really draws from the 1940s and all this stuff that came out decades before I was even born. But boy, do I wish I was alive at that time! (laughs)
I love going to museum exhibits where they have old pulp covers, and just wondering, "What's the story behind that cover?" There's such an audacity to that stuff – it makes you want to see how they're going to figure that out and make it work in a story.
In Powerless, the children have inherited this stack of stories about Johnny Noble, and they help in solving the mystery, and I can just clearly see those covers in my mind.
The stuff I really tended to enjoy from that time isn't just the street-level stuff. I love Doc Savage – I got that from my brother growing up. The idea of Doc Savage being the product of this regime and having his network of shady contacts – the stories that appealed to me where the ones where Doc was just traveling the globe and finding crazy things.Nrama: And that inspired a lot of the Superman mythology –
Cody: Absolutely. It's a small leap from Doc Savage to Superman. The perfect man became the perfect superhero – just put a cape on him. There's some homage to it in Powerless, but I wanted to use it as a history, as an artifact the kids come across, but it's not in the immediate plot because very few 9-to-12-year-olds know who Doc Savage is.
Nrama: Well, DC is bringing him back, and Shane Black is writing a film script, which should be…interesting, to say the least.
Cody: Yeah, exactly! There's certainly a resurgence. I'm very curious about what DC does – I can't want to see. At the same time, when they start making film adaptations of this stuff, I'm a little weary, because I don't want Doc Savage for the year 2010 – I want him the way he was. I'm a little protective. (laughs)
Nrama: It's interesting how much crossover there is between media – pulp characters appear as comic book characters, and comic books, both stories and the storytelling styles, are becoming more common in film, and then you have writers from film and TV who do comics, and there are more and more novels where comics play a role…there's certainly a lot to learn from combining those mediums.
Cody: I agree. And I think it's healthy – it's healthy for every medium. There's certainly those writers out there who will find their medium and stick to it and master it, but there are those writers who jump from medium to medium – comics, prose, screenplays, video games – and they carry the best of each medium with them.
With Powerless, I wound up pacing the chapters the way I'd pace a comic book issue – the cliffhanger ending, overt action, that kind of thing. I wanted to bring some of that sense of pacing to the prose form, and explore it within the world of the characters, which in prose is in some ways more difficult than comic books, but I hope it was satisfying to the reader.
Nrama: What's next for you?
Cody: I turned in a new novel to Knopf, which should be out later this year or in 2011, and the new novel is tentatively entitled The Last Explorer, though that could change. That is more of a homage to turn-of-the-century adventure fiction, like Jules Verne.
It's kind of a loose steampunk – there's some airships in this novel, but the real spark was about wanting to go back and deal with some of that classic fiction like 20,000 Leagues or The Lost World, but with a modern spark.
Nrama: You got an endorsement from Jeff Smith for this book – that had to be a thrill.
Cody: Oh, absolutely! Jeff is one of the best storytellers in comics, in my opinion, hands down. And I say "storyteller" because he does everything – story, art, inking. The fact that he liked the book is just thrilling. And we got some great feedback from Jonathan Stroud, one of my favorite children's authors, which was thrilling as well. The fact that they even had time to read my book, let along like it – that's amazing.
Nrama: Children's books have been a big part of the publishing industry, even as it's had some trouble – why do you feel that is?
Cody: There's a lot of theories on that – people will come in and try to burst the bubble, say kids are reading only certain series and nothing else. But I disagree. If you become a reader at an early age, you stay a reader, and you'll read all sorts of things.
Why is it successful? I think it's because it's fun literature, and kids are the perfect consumer for this in a lot of ways. In the 9-to-12 age range in particular, they're not afraid to like what they like. They'll grab a friend and say, "you should read this too!"
The young adult audience is perhaps wandering into the kids' section and finding stories that they're perhaps not finding in the adult section – and for adults, there's stuff they can share with their kids. With Powerless, my hope is that if an adult reads it to a kid, they'll be entertained as well. I want it to be a true "all-ages" book that doesn't condescend to kids, but has things adults can enjoy as well.
Nrama: There really seems to be an effort now to do stuff that's all-ages that has some sadness, or ambiguity, or real intelligence behind it.
Cody: Absolutely. Pixar is a great example. For a long time, children's fiction was considered a ghetto where people weren't discriminating because people thought, "Who's reading this?" Look at how many adults saw Up! Look at the intelligence and emotion and adventure in that story. There's material that's both appropriate and exciting for all ages.
Nrama: Do you currently read and enjoy any comics?
Cody: Oh yeah, avid comic reader here. I read all across the board – my favorite titles tend to be my old childhood favorites like Superman or Flash. I'm very excited Geoff Johns is back on the Flash!
I was an avid Marvel reader until age 11 or 12 – I was a big Marvel guy up until then, but the guy who got me hooked on DC Comics was the Flash. That was the first DC character I picked up.
There's just something about that world, and what they did with the Flash – not just a man who runs fast, but the time travel and "Flash Facts" and the Rogues – they were some of the most creative stories ever done! In Marvel land, all you had was Quicksilver, and I'm sorry, Marvel, but Quicksilver just doesn't stack up. (laughs)
I read a lot of Marvel, and a lot of independent books – love Mike Mignola, love Jeff Smith, obviously – but my man is the Flash. I think it's got to be one of the hardest superhero books to write, because you've got to get creative with the use of his powers. Just a great way to tell stories, and a great framework to be creative.
Nrama: Any comics for all-ages you'd recommend?
Cody: If I could take one pot-shot at the comic book industry – which I'm loathe to do – it's that I wish they would take a look at what's going on in the rest of the world with Pixar and the young adult novels and see that they can make all-ages books that are going to appeal to a wide demographic.
I feel like in comics right now, they're divided into adult comic books, which is pretty much all mainstream stuff – written for guys my age, in their 30s – and then the stuff for young kids. It doesn't have to be that way.
They don't have to stop writing comics for adults or comics for kids, but I think it's possible to write comics that can be handed to the dad and handed to the son, and they'll both enjoy them equally.
But some of the stuff that's going on in the mainstream books today isn't what I'd hand to a 10-year-old, with the years of continuity on top of the sometimes-mature subject matter. I'd love to see more all-ages books, especially from the Big Two, because I think they can do it.
As an older reader, I think there's something cool about those childhood stories growing up with you and getting darker, but at the same time, I think there could be a parallel effort being made to reach those younger audiences and hook them now.
Kids are sort of the Holy Grail of the comic book industry – "how do we get them?" But I think the books that are going to get them don't have to be watered-down versions of the mainstream characters. You can have stories that are all-ages that are just as compelling for the adults, and I think kids like that thrill that they're reading something their parents read as well.
I think there's room for both, but there are certainly a lot of problems with distribution and other things I'm not an authority to speak about.
Nrama: Anything else you'd like to talk about that we haven't discussed yet?
Cody: I'm thrilled that the book is getting out there and that kids like it. I hope boys pick it up, because there's the stereotype of "Girls are readers, boys are not," and I don't think that's true. I think there's a lot of stuff that boys will like, and girls will like, and that parents can sit down and read with their kids. That was my goal, and hopefully I've come close to achieving it. I hope the readers let me know!
And that editor's words are still in the back of my mind…some authors are out there chasing Hollywood money, but I've got other goals in my sights. (laughs) I hope that I'll get a chance to do some comic books some day. Until then, I'll keep cranking out books, and loving it.
Powerless is in stores now.
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Join us in welcoming Emma to the Tucker Ford Team!
Having been in the car business for over 15 years I have had the opportunity to learn the automotive business from firsthand experience, both from a retailer perspective and also to watch many transactions from the consumer side. In our first full year of operation (2016 vs. 2017) we have taken an existing dealership that had sold 260 new retail units to 475, by far the greatest gain of any Ford dealership in New England. We have recruited and trained many new people, most without any prior automotive experience. Our focus is transparency and learning how consumers want to approach the sales and service process.
Car buying and servicing can be an extremely stressful process so we strive to make things as smoothly as possible. We are constantly learning and adapting to changes consumers face so to best service them. Being a family man with three children I am constantly reminded of how there are so many different needs when it comes to transportation and that is one of the most enjoyable parts of our job. Whether we are servicing a commercial fleet of vans, a summer convertible, a safe family vehicle, a single persons commuter vehicle we try to help people solve whatever needs they may have.
I feel that the greater Brunswick area has been underserved for many years as it pertains to Ford, and it is our goal to make sure local people get the exceptional service we think they have been missing for years. Thank you for reading and supporting this business!
Angela is arrrrgh friendly receptionist. You will hear her patient voice when you call and she will get you routed to where you need to go! Having three kids of her own adds to her patience. Original a Copp from Cumberland (not the thin blue line type) now happily married and raising a family and the gatekeeper to our Ford family!
Sheri is our title clerk, proud mother and supporter of the Brunswick Dragons and by far and away our best resident bowler! After you buy or trade for your new car or truck Sheri will be sure that your state paperwork is correct and your trade is paid off in a timely fashion. She doesn't strike out on paperwork but is known to throw a few strikes at Yankee Lanes, and if you can beat her we will take another $100 off your next car!
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text: MILLER DAVID J.; FREEDSON, PATTY S.; KLINE, GREG M.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: March 1994 SPECIAL COMMUNICATION: PDF Only Free Abstract MILLER, D. J., P. S. FREEDSON, and G. M. KLINE. Comparison of activity levels using the Caltrac® accelerometer and five questionnaires. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 376–382, 1994. The purpose of this study was to compare the physical activity levels of physical therapists using five activity questionnaires and one electronic motion sensor (Caltrac®). Thirty-three physical therapists (26 female, seven male) were monitored for seven consecutive days. The Caltrac® data were compared with five questionnaires, including the Baecke (Baecke); Godin and Shephard (Godin); Ross and Jackson (NASA); 3-d record (3-d); and 7-d recall (7-d). A significant (P < 0.01) Spearman rank order correlation coefficient was observed between the Caltrac® reading and the 7-d recall (r = 0.79). A significant correlation was also observed between the Caltrac® and the Godin (r = 0.45, P < 0.01). Three of the questionnaires were also significantly (P <0.01) correlated with each other, including the NASA with the Baecke (r = 0.52), the NASA with the Godin (r = 0.54), and the Godin with the Backe (r = 0.61). The 3-d record was not significantly correlated with any of the other measures. The strong, significant correlation observed between the Caltrac® data and the 7-d recall suggests adequately validity for the 7-d recall. The 7-d recall questionnaire would be quicker, easier, and less expensive to use in a large population study than the Caltrac® ©1994The American College of Sports Medicine


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The printer-PC rollout, set for New York, will be one of Compaq's major consumer releases this year, said sources close to the company. The Houston-based PC manufacturer will release Presarios that use the K6 from Advanced Micro Devices, the Celeron processor from Intel, and Pentium II processors running at 350 MHz and 400 MHz.
Compaq released corporate computers that use the faster Pentium II last month, but has not yet unveiled consumer models.
The announcement will also mark the latest stage in the "bundlemania" that's sweeping the industry. To entice customers and avoid further PC price cuts, major manufacturers are offering customers special deals on PC-monitor-printer deals.
Hewlett-Packard is already offering a consumer PC bundle for $999 which includes a monitor and a rebate of $150 with a printer.
Compaq is expected to offer similar deals. The Houston-based PC giant is getting low-end ink jet printers from Lexmark, according to a Compaq spokesman, who said details of the strategy will be announced tomorrow. Compaq previously competed in the high-end printer market in the early part of the decade but left because of broad losses.
HP, the printer market's overwhelming leader, has lately been bundling its consumer Pavilion models with printers and other devices. The strategy has helped it become No. 2 in the home PC market.
For example, with the purchase of HP Pavilion 3265 or 8250 consumer PC models, a monitor, and one peripheral from a selection of printers, scanners, or multifunction devices, consumers can get a $100 to $150 rebate. At Circuit City a system with 233-MHz Pentium MMX, 32MB of memory, a 2.1GB hard disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, modem, 14-inch monitor, and color ink jet printer is being advertised in some areas for $999.
"I think [Compaq has] recognized that HP is in a unique position in this business," said Jef Holove, communications manager for Home Products Division, of HP's peripherals product lineup. Customers are becoming more interested in going to just one company for service and support needs, he said.
Consumers who purchase a Compaq Presario 2254 or 5000 model along with a 14-inch monitor and a color ink jet printer will be eligible for a $75 rebate, according to reports. The purchase of a larger monitor will bring a bigger rebate.


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Needless to say, laundry can be defined as one of the time-taking jobs for the today's hectic lifestyle. Owing to the fact, that the concept of using washing machines has now become traditional, but in order to use it, it is mandatory for some spare hours for washing the clothes.
Hence, usually, it proves to be quite tedious for the people to manage such activities when certain other important activities are already lined up. Thus, On-demand Laundry Mobile Apps comes to rescue people from investing their important time into washing clothes.
The usage of Laundry & Dry Clean service mobile app has fetched an impressive momentum nowadays and the users very much loving this concept. Not only it benefits the users but also had opened the doors of opportunities for the laundry businesses.
Revenue of dry-cleaning and laundry services in the USA from 2008 to 2020 (in million U.S. dollars)
With the help of a laundry mobile app, the business can showcase their services on a vast and extended platform. At the same time, they can increase the scalability of their services and can serve the different areas of society, and not just the place that is nearby to their physical appearance. Precisely, Laundry Mobile App can be said as the major tribute to the laundry business, so here find out the top features and the framework of the laundry mobile app for providing the friction to laundry businesses.
A lot of effort is required to be put into for developing a feature-rich laundry Mobile App. In this post identify the basic and advanced features that can make the laundry mobile app development a total hit in the respective industrial niche.
How it Works: In 4 Easy Steps
Laundry App- Customer Panel
Register with phone number or email
Login with social accounts or email account credentials for availing the laundry services in a very convenient and a seamless way.
View nearby Laundry Service
It allows the user to identify the laundry service providers that are nearby to their current location thus allowing them to fetch the services within a minimized time.
Select laundry type and view prices
Select the appropriate laundry options such as washing, ironing or dry-cleaning along with the price chart so as to plan the appropriate laundry budget.
Select pickup date and delivery date
Users can select the appropriate pickup date for the clothes and can set the delivery date as well, according to their convenience.
Send laundry Request
Once the prices and services are viewed by the users, he/she can place the orders for the type of services they are interested in avail.
Track laundryman on Google map
Users can track the location of the laundry man and can suggest him the appropriate path to be taken as well, for minimizing the delivery time.
View Order status (Picked, washed, En-route, Drop)
Once the order confirmed, a user can verify the status of the orders. They can accordingly identify that whether their orders have been processed or are still in the queue.
Pay through Audio QR scanning, COD or In-app (Card, Net banking)
Make the payments through the latest payment technologies such as Audio QR, or users can also select the COD option and the other internet banking options embedded into the app.
View Order history of your current and previous orders
Users can keep a record of all the orders that are placed and the ones that are lined up in the queue.
View Offers and Discounts
In this section, users can view the discounts and can use the offers while placing the orders for the getting the respective laundry services.
Refer your friend and Earn rewards
Users can refer to the friends and family for using the services and can earn the rewards for placing the orders at minimum costs.
Write your reviews and rate the service
According to the quality of services delivered, the users can review and rate the service provider accordingly.
Panel: Laundry Service Provider
Login/Sign up
Similar to the user panel, the laundry man can login/Signup into the account with the help of email or social networking account.
View and Manage Profile
This section allows the laundry man to view his profile and also displays the request that is assigned and pending on his account.
Manage laundry charges
According to the number of clothes received and services selected, the charges can be decided and managed by him.
View Order Request
All the requests that are made by the user can be viewed by him. He can decline or accept the request as per the number of pending orders.
Manage Orders and its status
All the active orders can be managed at his own end. This feature allows laundry man to check the status of the orders that are updated by the Admin.
View Order history
The laundry man can view all the orders that are made in the day for keeping the track of all the orders that are still running pending.
Manage Offers and discount
All the offers and discounts that are applied to the users and the ones that are pending are managed and tracked by the laundry Man.
View Reviews and Ratings
All the reviews and ratings that are uploaded by the users can be viewed so that relevant actions could be taken for improving the service quality.
Laundry App – Super Admin Panel
Effective Management of Laundry Man
The activities assigned to all the laundrymen that are linked with particular laundry service providers are managed under this category.
User Management
All the users that have made the request for using the laundry services such as washing, ironing, dry-cleaning are tracked.
Laundry Category Manager
For every department of the laundry respective managers are assigned to each section for processing the request further.
Manage Commission
The commissions paid by the service providers that are partnered with the laundry app are stored and managed.
Payment Management
All the payments transactions that have taken place via the digital networks and the COD are stored and managed by the Admin.
Content Management
All the relevant content that is updated and delivered to the users is updated and tracked under Sophisticated CMS.
Analytics ( App usage, total users)
All the reports associated with the app usage, total number of users using the app and category of the laundry service availed are tacked for making the further business decisions.
Laundry App -Advance Features
Developing a feature rich laundry mobile app is a must to survive in the massive competition that is existing out there. Therefore, before bringing the app to the surface, have a look at some more features that undeniably boost the chances of getting your laundry business mobile solution a total hit.
Push Notification
Push notification contributes a lot to making your laundry app visible amongst the user base. It is a great way of keeping the users attuned to the app, and keeps them updated about the latest deals and offers as well.
Push technology aid in gaining the user loyalty as well and plays a great role in reminding the users from time to time, for availing the service. Not only offers and discounts are delivered, but also the messages related to the order delivery, confirmation etc can also be sent to the users for keeping them engaged and engrossed.
In-app Messaging
It is very imperative to provide a transparent platform for the laundry man and the users to make the communication with a hassle-free approach. The in-app messaging feature comes as the major rescue for making the conversations. The users can coordinate with the laundry man pertaining to the delivery date and in case of urgency can ask him to complete the order little early.
In a similar manner, it can also benefit the laundry persons as well. They can communicate with the users for identifying the location landmark and can request them to suggest the optimized routes as well for making the deliveries within a stipulated time frame.
Split Payment
This is definitely one of the most effective and efficient ways of attracting the users. Split payment option permits the users to make the payments with the different transaction modes.
The users can make some of the payment online and can pay remaining amount via some other medium such as COD or through internet banking. The integration of aforementioned feature into the app is a great way to encourage the users for using the services as they are not bound to pay the whole amount at the time of placing the request.
One-Tap Pickup Request Button
In case, the laundry app is providing all the key features and enhanced functionality to the users, for sure they will remain glued to your app and will hardly look for any other alternative solution.
Depending upon the frequency of the requests generated, one-tap pickup option displays the desired orders based on the user's previous request. Thus, the user has to only change some specifications such as the number of clothes and the delivery date and can place the orders directly with a pickup date.
The requirement of editing the addresses, again and again, is completely diminished, hence this way the order placing system becomes very simplified and convenient.
Technologies Involved- Laundry Mobile App
Cloud Environment
The integration of cloud technology is crucial for any mobile app so as to sustain in this hyper-competitive marketplace. When it comes to laundry mobile app development, the role of cloud servers cannot be missed upon.
It is a prime technology used nowadays for storing the data. The entire information associated with the orders, payment history, number of users and laundry persons attuned are stored on the serves and can be verified when required. A laundry mobile app loaded and engineered with the cloud technology helps a lot in making the business scalable and handles all the communication on secured servers thus protecting the overall business integrity.
GPS Tracking
This is one of the major features to keep an eye on. Using the GPS (Global Positioning System) in a laundry mobile app can assist laundry man to identify the relevant destinations and also suggest the miles to be covered. Furthermore, the information can be updated in the real time to the users and to the admin as well, for keeping them updated and attentive prior to the deliveries.
Analytics Dashboards
It is imperative for the business to clearly visualize and identify the major services areas that are leading the race and the ones that are behind, With the help of the analytics, laundry app businesses can view all the statistics related to sales, user base, the services mostly used, running price standards and much more.
Analytics comes as great deal in making the business process more fluent and at the same time, outline a clear idea about the improvisations required. Several analytic tools such as Open Source Analytics Tools, Apache Spark, Apache Storm, etc can be integrated into the app for delivering a streamlined growth to the laundry businesses.
App Store Optimization
Do not worry for publicizing your laundry app, as it already integrated with the App optimization and intelligence program that handles the keyword optimization, ratings, and reviews for making your app a big hit on the App Store.
Audio QR to make payments
Audio QR is the latest technology used for making the payments at a very fast speed. Users have to simply tap the button for searching the nearby laundry service providers or laundryman.
With just a single click they can simply transfer the payments and can accordingly generate the request. The technology uses the ultrasound waves for making the transactions and the latest app that uses the Audio QR technology is Google Tez.
Addition of Audio QR into the app can add a little extra benefit to the laundry mobile apps, as the users will enjoy paying through the app, major reason being, they are not required to add the account information every time. Therefore helps to deliver a very seamless payment mechanism.
For making a robust and sophisticated laundry mobile app, it is must to implement standards technologies for delivering an all new level of quality and excellence.
Push Notifications – Twilio, Push.io
SMS, Voice and Phone Verification -Nexmo, Twilio
Payments – Braintree & PayPal , Stripe, EWallets
Database – MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra, Postgress, Mail Chimp Integration
Cloud Environment – AWS, Google, Azure
Real-time Analytics – Hadoop, Spark, BigData, Apache Flink, Cisco, IBM
Navigation – Google Map
Laundry App Development Development Process
You need a proficient team of developers & designers
Project Manager: Must poses an excellent command over managerial skills and should be smart enough to identify the most productive solutions tailored to the business requirements.
Developers: Android App Developer, IOS App Developer, Back-end App Developers
Designers: Expert UX/UI designers, Graphic Designer
Testers: A team of proficient and skilled QA experts for delivering a smooth and a rich experience to users.
So How much does it cost to develop a laundry mobile app?
This is definitely one of the most important aspects that must be considered before you jump into the sea of app development. While talking in the perspective of laundry app development, there are several stages that are involved and according to the attributes that are added and the hours consumed, the price of the app can be determined. Major other factors such as the design standards; platform selection such as iOS or Android and the infrastructure of the backend and admin panel plays a great role.
According to the major development phases, the time consumption is charted as below:
- The design of the Android and iOS app would take 150 – 200 hours.
- The development hours for iOS can exceed up to 800 hours while for the Android it can incline up to 750 hours.
- The development of the backend infrastructure can take up to 200 hours
- Engineering the Admin panel can consume up to 60 hours
Depending upon the development hours consumed and the physical location of the developers the cost of the laundry app can be calculated:
- US-based developers: – $50 to $250 per hour
- Easter Europe based developers: – $30 to $150 per hour
- India based developers: – $10 to $80 per hour
So, calculating all the overhead costs, an average packers and movers mobile app can cost up to $10,000 to $25,000 for a single platform (either iOS or Android).


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Birder's Guide is the American Birding Association's newest publication. Each issue focuses on a key subject, providing tips from experienced birders on a wide variety of topics like Travel, Listing & Taxonomy, Gear, and Conservation & Community.
Issue link: http://bg.aba.org/i/392347
47 October 2014 | Birder's Guide to Listing & Taxonomy here are two committees mandated by the ABA's bylaws that fulfll essen- tial functions relating to birders and birding in the ABA Area and beyond. The Checklist Committee (CLC) keeps the of- fcial, evidence-based list of birds that have reliably been recorded in the ABA Area. The Recording Standards and Ethics Committee (RSEC) maintains and revises our oft-cited Code of Birding Ethics as well as a compen- dium of Recording Rules and Interpretations. The RSEC thus provides guidance about good and responsible birding behavior and helps birders report list totals on a level play- ing feld. The RSEC met this July in central Illinois at the rural Carlock residence of the com- mittee chair pro tem, Matt Fraker, to fnalize prospective changes to the Recording Rules and Interpretations and to lay the ground- work for a thorough update to the Code of Ethics. This brief note will give you a "quick and dirty" rundown of how these new rul- ings might affect you. But if you want to dive deep into the fner points or raise questions, it is easy to interact directly with the RSEC. Simply go to


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Buddhi Kothalawala
I use past experiences to do present experiments in order to make a better future.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +94776652085
Course: CS
Interests: R&D, Machine Learning, Operating Systems, Compilers and Automata Theory, Quantum Computing, Natural Language Processing, Networking
Technical Skills: Python, Java, PHP, C/C++, Ballerina, Go, Linux, React JS, Material UI, Git, WSO2 BPS/MSF4J, REST APIs (Jenkins. Nexus and GitHub), MySQL
Project Experience
License and Repository Management Application and Maven Plugin
Developed an internal application for WSO2 considering 3 main functionalities – Repository
creation, Library approval, and License generation
WEBMIS – Web-based application for a Career Training Center
Web application for manage internal works and an Android mobile application for students
Braille Reader – Imagine Cup Final Selected Project (2015)
Software for convert text to speech
Middleware using Go language
Develop simple message oriented middleware using Go language
Online Event Bash
People can publish events and also they can gather information about events
Work Experience
- WSO2 Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Software Engineer Intern (August 2017 – January 2018)
Achievements | Awards
- Imagine cup finalist in 2015
- Nominated for best Intern at UCSC – 2017
- IEEE Xtream 11.0 in 2017 – Island rank 47
- Represented to a cadet platoon for a President guard in 2008
Final Year Project
Online Learning Algorithms for Solving Data Availability Problem in Natural Language Processing
Machine learning models need large data corpus to obtain better accuracies. In practical scenarios this large data corpus available as a stream with respect to the time dimension instead of a whole batch. Most NLP problems suffer from this problem. Thus we apply online learning base machine learning algorithms to solve this data availability problem. The solution of this research acquires from several machine learning models such as online learning, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and deep learning. Our solution strategy based
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I'm Not Average/
You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. II Samuel 22:36 (NIV)
The other day I was shopping for appliances and the salesman, who was hoping to sell me an upgrade, asked me, "Do you consider yourself to be just average?"
My quick reply was, "Yes". In my mind I was thinking that actually I was probably below average. After all, I have never made any daring rescues, never invented anything to help mankind, never been famous for anything---just a plain-Jane housewife who gets up in the morning, cleans house, runs errands, makes dinner, does dishes, and walks the dogs. Nothing great---nothing outstanding about my life . . . just average . . . maybe even a little below.
But I was wrong. You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. Wow! God stoops down to an average, ordinary me and makes me more than average. He makes me great! He gives me victory! How awesome is that! Without God we may be just average men and women, but when God is in our hearts part of His greatness lives within us and we also become great---not only great, but also victorious. There is no more need to feel inferior, dejected or depressed. God stoops down and makes us great.
Do I still consider myself to be average? Absolutely not. My God lives within me and that makes me very special.
Lord, please come down and live in my heart. Let your glory and your strength shine through me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.


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Madonna is one proud mama. The iconic singer shares a sweet photo with all six of her children to social media, delighting longtime fans.
Family Trip
Madonna was visiting Malawi to celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening of Mercy James Pediatric Hospital, the children's hospital she helped to build via her Raising Malawi charity initiative.
The singer took to Instagram to share some adorable photos from the trip, including one showing the proud mother surrounded by all six of her kids.
"Tree of Life.... Mercy James Pediatric Hospital! One Year Later!," she captioned the photo, which was taken in front of a mural of a tree.
Mercy James is named after one of the four children she adopted from Malawi, which is in South Africa. Madonna's eldest daughter is Lourdes, 21, whom she had with ex Carlos Leon, followed by 17-year-old Rocco, whose father is British filmmaker Guy Ritchie.
Making It Count
Her four adopted kids are; David, 12, Mercy James, also 12, and twins Esterre and Stella, who are both five. Last year, Madonna told PEOPLE that she loves bringing her children to visit Africa.
"I love when my kids are in Africa. Their selfless behavior, compared to the normal complaining in the privileged world we live in, is great to see," she said at the time.
Madonna attended the opening ceremony for the hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, on July 11, 2017. She was welcomed as 'Daughter of This Nation' at the event.
The icon shared a number of pics from the hospital from this most recent trip, too, acknowledging the miracle of conjoined twins being separated, the 1,639 successful surgeries that were performed there over the past 12 months, and even posing in scrubs at one point.
MDNA x KKW Beauty
Madonna has been super busy lately, from taking care of her six children to charity work to her successful beauty line. Earlier this year she announced an upcoming collaboration with Kim Kardashian West on a makeup line.
The superstar singer teased the collab with her longtime friend on Twitter, later meeting up with the reality star and makeup maven in person at an event to celebrate the latest product in Madonna's MDNA Skin makeup line.
The two hosted live lesson sessions entitled "MDNA Skin Meets KKW Beauty" together in support of their respective lines for a week on social media.
Madonna launched her skincare line last year. It features a selection of luxury products including a $600 rejuvenation set.


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Only a day after UK Prime Minister Theresa May met with Commonwealth leaders to declare the UK a global actor "open for business" in the post-Brexit era she found herself having to publicly apologise to the leaders of Caribbean States for the treatment of the "Windrush Generation" of postwar migrants.
The Windrush was the name of a boat that transported more than half a million Caribbean migrants to the UK in the 1950s to rebuild postwar Britain's devastated infrastructure.
While serving as Home Office Secretary in 2010, the landing cards of this Windrush generation were destroyed and left them without proof of their right to remain in the UK. Many were stripped of their citizenship, even if they had arrived in the United Kingdom as children and never knew any other home.
May was at the time under pressure to deliver on lower immigration numbers by keeping the number of student visas that were issued in check. The UK had, by that time, been marred by several cases of students being deported before they could complete their studies.
May defended her position from her own Conservative party by going so far as to frequently reference the international definition of migration that includes students.
Scrapping student visas was a part of the 2010 Conservative manifesto to reducing immigration to below 100,000 a year. Since May has been unapologetic about her policy; the last time the former Home Secretary defended her stance on student visas was January 2018, despite evidence presented by the Office of National Statistics in 2017 that of the 100,000 foreign students coming to the UK, each year, only 5,000 overstay their visa.
In the Windrush generation controversy, the government has explained that the move was a technical "mistake," as the cards were destroyed during a move of the UK's Border Agency. Most British media, however, reported that the initiative was known by the government for years, with several cases of people raised in the UK being deprived of their benefits, access to healthcare, and stripped of their passports.
May has apologised to Caribbean counterparts, saying she is "genuinely sorry" about the anxiety caused to their citizens and insisted that she is not driven by a blind anti-immigrant fervour.
The student Visa issue remains a sore point that has been brushed aside by those close to May, who demands party loyalty to keep her backbenchers in check particularly as she now lacks the numbers in parliament to silence critics, including the leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, Ruth Davidson.
Broader credibility issues
The Windrush scandal has wider implications for May's political credibility. On the one hand, she appears open to a Commonwealth fraternity, but also seems to evoke many of the darker imperialist stereotypes that have dogged British Tories for generations. Questions remain whether a similar approach to the Carribean migrants would have been taken had they been white. Moreover, this is a case linked to her very own political track record.
The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator, Guy Verhofstadt, told The Telegraph on April 17 that the row over the Windrush generation calls into question guarantees for the rights of EU citizens already living in the UK.
"This poisoned immigration debate built entirely on a false premise must stop. The nervousness amongst Brits who came as immigrants and their offspring is considerable and justifiably so," said Vehofstadt.


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A Krabi border police sergeant was arrested yesterday (June 18) in connection with the fatal shooting of the president of the Krabi Palm Oil Club and village headman, Prasit Jarongnoo, 51 on Monday night (June 16).
At 11:25pm on Monday, Ao Leuk police arrested Senior Sergeant Maj Banluer Petkor, troop commander of the Krabi border police, whilst he was receiving treatment at a local hospital for a gunshot wound he received in a shoot-out with Mr Prasit.
Police seized from Maj Banleur a number of weapons, a police uniform and bullet proof vest.
Police have stated that Mr Prasit died of a result of gunshot wounds from 9mm and 11mm pistols.
Ao Leuk police chief, Col Pasakorn Sontikul said that Maj Banluer has admitted that he shot Mr Prasit, but he was not alone. He declined to name the others involved.
"We know that more than one person committed this crime. The case is now under investigation and we will find the rest of the suspects and bring them in for questioning," said Col Pasakorn.
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