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Family Tree Maker 10 For Mac Users
It's finally here! Now you can pre-order Family Tree Maker 10 for the MAC. If you order through my link I will be eternally grateful and send you gobs of good karma. How's that for a great deal?
It's finally here! Now you can pre-order Family Tree Maker 10 for the MAC. If you order through my link I will be eternally grateful and send you gobs of good karma. How's that for a great deal?
Recently, a genealogy novice asked the question, "Which is better, a genealogy program, or having your family file strictly online?" While in my opinion I believe in using a genealogy program, the fairly recent availability of free online family trees on Ancestry might be confusing to beginners.
I do have my family trees online, but in a (sort of) limited way. I uploaded my GEDCOM's after first making sure they were privatized. Privatizing does just what it says, it privatizes the personal information of anyone in your files who is living.
You've heard the old saying, "Never put all your eggs in one basket", right? While I like working with my family trees online, I do it mainly to share them, and the documents I find in Ancestry with family who may not have total access to the site. It's an abbreviated version of what I have in my main file on my computer.
When I find a document or photo on Ancestry I save it to the person in the tree, and download the same file for my records. Extra work, yes a little bit, but sharing is more important to me than a little extra clicking and "mousing".
So, to sum it up for those new to genealogy, please don't put all your family tree(s) just online on a genealogy site. If that site goes away for some reason, so does all your hard work.
Finding a genealogy program that works for you should be considered an investment. You have decided to compile your family history and it's important to get it as accurate and easy to understand as possible. Serious genealogists use a genealogy program. At least in my opinion.
Just to let everyone know, I will be gone for a few weeks on vacation. Thanks for visiting iPentimento | Genealogy and History while I'm gone. I hope you enjoy some of my previous posts.
I was very happy to get an email today saying that Ancestry.com will now be the name of the parent company for all of their genealogical products and services. For two many years now we have been having to explain that Family Tree Maker is owned by Generations Network, or that Rootsweb was now Ancestry. It was confusing to me, and I'm sure, confusing to many other people. Especially those who are just joining one of the sites.
PROVO, UTAH – July 6, 2009 – The Generations Network, the world's leading online family history resource, today announced that it is changing its name to Ancestry.com effective immediately.
"Our company has a long and fascinating history, and we've been through several name changes over the years. But we started with Ancestry.com, and it now feels completely natural to let our company once again share the Ancestry.com brand with our flagship product," said Tim Sullivan, CEO, Ancestry.com. "We're proud that Ancestry.com has developed as the defining online brand associated with family history. Alongside Ancestry.com, we will continue to support our other brands, including Family Tree Maker, myfamily.com, MyCanvas, Rootsweb, Genealogy.com, Jiapu.com and of course, our international Ancestry sites."
What I would like to see on the Ancestry site is tabs for all the brand products or services, but denote which ones are free or you have to pay a fee. I think many people would like to know if adding their online family tree is something free they can do, even though Ancestry.com is noted for being a fee-based site.
They have been doing a great job of making the landing page more friendly and personal, I'll give 'em that. Right now, the way to get to any of the other sites is to go way down on the bottom of the front page and click on "other Generations Network sites" and a drop down menu appears. I'll give them time on that though if they are consolidating.
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1,416 of 1,455 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Way, way exceeded my expectations
I have been bowled over by this little device.
I bought it thinking that it would be a good replacement iPod for my ancient model, with a bit of mobile browsing thrown in - very useful as I didn't want to be chained to my laptop.
But the iPod Touch turned out to be so, so much more than this. It takes a generational leap forward in gadgetry,...
Published on 27 Dec. 2010 by Rufus Firefly
639 of 678 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade, but still requires additional purchases
Ive owned an itouch 1st g since launch in late 07 and its still in perfect working order (although it definitely looks its age). After seeing my brothers iphone 4 and hearing that the new itouches were basically iphones without the ability to call or text, i decided to upgrade.
The camera: not as good as the iphone4 but under the right lighting conditions the...
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1,416 of 1,455 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Way, way exceeded my expectations,
Rufus Firefly (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Touch (Black) (Electronics)
I have been bowled over by this little device.
I bought it thinking that it would be a good replacement iPod for my ancient model, with a bit of mobile browsing thrown in - very useful as I didn't want to be chained to my laptop.
But the iPod Touch turned out to be so, so much more than this. It takes a generational leap forward in gadgetry, browsing, and multimedia. It's just so darn intuitive.
Click on the 'Photo' widget. Take a snap. Touch the option button and immediately send it to somebody's email address. Or take a video recording, follow the same process, or store it in your computer's video library.
Download the free Skype app. Your iPod Touch is now a mobile phone thanks to its built-in mic.
Click on the web browser. Go to iPlayer and watch all the latest BBC TV shows. Touch the email widget and get access to all of your emails.
Buy an app called TuneIn Radio for around �1.50. Touch the widget on your screen. Boom, you have access to streaming radio from all over the world, from local BBC radio to international jazz stations.
Get a games app like Monkey Island. You've just passed the six hours on that long plane ride.
Amazingly, you can get a TomTom app and use your iPod Touch as a SatNav in your car. You can even get an app to turn the device into a remote control for your other digital devices.
When they say there is "an app for everything", they ain't kidding. Whether it's calorie counting, nuggets of trivia from QI, styling your photos, or checking flight times, you can do it all.
Now I understand the hype about the iPad, which is effectively a bigger version of this. It makes my laptop seem ridiculously outdated; the use of a mouse/trackpad and the constant clicking around is just a draaaaag compared to the fun that is had with all the new apps and touching around with this.
Downsides? Nothing, really. I'd perhaps say that in hindsight I would have chosen the 64GB model instead of the 8GB model to avoid any potential memory management issues a little later down the road (I am already at 50% capacity). And the touch screen keyboard can be a little more fiddly for those with bigger fingers (ahem). But really, that is nitpicking. It's a sensational device, a modern day Swiss Army Knife. Just get one - you won't regret it.
999 of 1,032 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth waiting for!!!,
This review is from: Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Touch (Black) (Electronics)
(A kids review but still read it please 11yrs old)
It took me a long time to save up for this and persuade my parents to let me get it. The best deal was definitely Amazon. Very pleased with delivery and price; it came 4 days early.
I've never owned anything like and ipod touch before. It's an amazing device with great apps (alot free too), great sound quality and loads more.
Set up:
It took and 30-45mins to sync the ipod and set it up. It isn't that long to wait since once it's done there's not really any more setting up required.
Good points:
The apps(even free ones are brill); Good qaulity picture and sound.
The video is the best bit and the camera is ok. It's not amazing but it's not poor.
Screen is all very fast and responsive with every click, important i think you may agree. I noticed it went a bit blue, but this was when i tipped it at a stupid angle.
Internet access is quick and easy to use. I've not yet tried facetime but i'm sure it will be good.
Easy to download music off itunes.
It was rapped it tighly and safely to prevent damage to the ipod on delivery.
My friend has a 3rd gen and the 4th is a very good upgrade. It's lighter, slicker and this one has a camera. Also the volume buttons have a space between each other.
The bad points:
It's easily broken so i would get a case. (What do you expect though)
A finger magnet and can get scratched easily.
Apple doesn't supply a mains charger so to charge you must use the USB cable.
When playing apps the battery runs out.
As far as i'm concerned i have no more bad points.
When you first turn on the ipod a little apple comes up. If you turn the screen to the side it goes gold, but it was tilted at a stupid angle.
Things to consider buying for the ipod.
A mains charger.Mains Home AC Plug Battery Charger Lead Cable in White - CE Certified - Compatible with for ALL Apple iPod & iPhone 3GS S 4G iPod Touch iTouch Nano Classic i-Pod i-Phone
A case/sock. 4G Touch Black Silicone Protective Armour Case + Grey Sock Cover & Screen Protector Kit for New Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation - 8GB 32GB 64GB
Screen protecter. 4G Touch LCD 6 Pack Screen Protector & Cleaning Cloth Kit for New Apple iPod Touch 4 4th Generation - 8GB 32GB 64GB
Overall Rating:
Set up 4/5
Internet 4/5
App/music store 5/5
Camera 3-4/5
Video 5/5
Screen (speed and accuracy)5/5
PLEASE comment with any questions and i will try and get back to you.
(I will update it if needed)
Thank you
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639 of 678 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade, but still requires additional purchases,
This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
Ive owned an itouch 1st g since launch in late 07 and its still in perfect working order (although it definitely looks its age). After seeing my brothers iphone 4 and hearing that the new itouches were basically iphones without the ability to call or text, i decided to upgrade.
The camera: not as good as the iphone4 but under the right lighting conditions the photos and video look amazing. In less well lit places the quality takes a hit and it looks like your typical smart phone camera but for an MP3 player, the overall quality of the camera is very good.Its a great addition and doesnt feel tacked on.
The unit is a little smaller and this has forced apple to put certain buttons in some pretty awkward places but after a few hours i was used to it.
The touch screen is as good as ever and the 4g is very fast making browsing the web really enjoyable. Youtube vids loads very quickly.
My only flaws are:
1) Scratch magnet: how badly the back of the unit gets scratched since they use a highly reflective metal which looks amazing on a brand new unit but within minutes of use, it looks really bad. Definitely recommend you buy a quality case and screen sticker. These are completely necessary if you want to keep your touch looking somewhat fresh for longer than a few days.
2) Headphones: Awful apple headphones have been the same for years, really wish they would pull their fingers out and improve the quality/comfort (even though they look really nice) Once again, decent headphones are another necessary purchase if your buying this mainly as a music player (which i imagine most people do)
3) Plug: Completely unjustifiable, how the hell can you sell a product for 250.00 and not include a charger? I dont want to turn on my pc just to charge my ipod! Once again, a charger is another necessary purchase.
4) Finally the unit comes already upgraded to 4.2 which is a decision i would have liked to make.
Despite the flaws, i still say its worth a purchase, but do yourself a favour and order the extra items i suggest to avoid some major hasstles.
1,142 of 1,213 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money for something else that lasts!,
This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
*Update 15/05/12 It's not been long over a year and a half and my iPod has given up the ghost! One day it was fine and the next I get a battery graphic with a thin red bar indicating it's too low on power and needs charging. But it was in one of my speaker docks on charge when this happened which was odd. So I used the apple sync lead and tried charging it via my pc's motherboards usb. Still no joy. It wouldn't even connect to iTunes or even reset. Believe me, I tried everything.
I then gave apple a call and they said it may be the battery. As it was out of warranty it would cost �65 and if it wasn't the battery then they would replace it for �180 but would need credit card detail as this is automatically done.
Now that's unfair! No choice to say no in replacing it at �180 if its not the battery?
So I took it to a third party iPod repair centre recommended by my local apple dealer. It turns out the logic board is faulty and will cost �195 to replace.
This is a joke? A premium device that lasts less than a couple of years. Come on apple. Jeez! What a waste of money!*
(Back to the original review)
If anyone who already owns or has owned an iPod touch will know what an amazing piece of tech this is. But there a couple of warnings about the new design to consider.
The Good
Never have I owned something quite like this. The interface is so slick, so intuitive it has always been a pleasure to use. And it's so much more zippier than my 2nd gen thanks to the better cpu and double the ram.
The screen is noticeably much better (not than past generations were bad!) beautifully sharp and text is a dream to read. Ok, some will wonder why it has no in-plane switching bearing in mind that the iPhone 4 does. IPS for those who don't know means you can view the screen at at extreme angles. But why would you on this device? I can still view it at extreme angles if I wish to. The colour may shift to a blue hue, but I only notice that when looking at the screen from the home button end and tilted at a ridiculous angle. The iPod Touch is too small for this to be ever dreamt as concern and IPS only benefits the iPad in my opinion.
The volume buttons are now separated as opposed to a rocker and are pleasant to use. The power button has moved to the right and have no issues with its new place as I thought I might have. And the speaker is an improvement but not really loud enough in a fairly noisy environment.
Face time works well and I love the ability to flip from the front camera to the back while in a conversation.
The .7 megapixel camera may seem a disappointment at first, but given that apple has packed in HD video recording all is forgiven. The camera is good enough for emailing and uploading to social net works, but for printing your images the quality is pretty poor. I managed a 5x4 print with fair results taken in good light. A bit jaggerdy in places, but then again, for a .7 mp camera it's not a bad effort. But I most definitely would want to use a dedicated camera to capture those all important moments.
But for me having a HD video recorder is far more rewarding feature to have than a 5 mp camera for my needs. It's not quite as good as some of the flip range, as a comparison, but this crammed in with what seems as a never ending list of functions I take my hat off to apple. How do they do it! The video I have recorded I am more than satisfied with in daylight, but it is grainy and a bit noisy in low light due to not having an in-built light/flash. But for its sheer portability i doubt i will use my camcorder again. Just make sure you purchase a 32GB or 64GB model as it will gobble up your storage. A short 2.44 minute movie equated into a 208mb file!
Wifi is still simple to set up with a solid connection. And with blue tooth, you are finaly able to control the volume of blue tooth speakers that have no volume control. Somthing my Sony Ericsson W705 has done for nearly a couple of years!
The Not So Good
Firstly, if like me you're using a speaker dock (mines a Bose sound dock original with scosche passport converter) or some other kind of dock, you may want to check first if this 4th gen model will fit.
Apple never supplied a dock convertor like they have on previous models which seems to my thinking they knew there would be compatibility issues with consumers existing docks.
The 4th gen iPod Touch has a slightly narrower connector than previous models. When I first hooked up the iPod with its factory made sync/power lead I noticed it was very tight when connecting. Then I tried my sound dock and after a little bit of wiggling around found that it just wouldn't fit. Unfortunately by doing that I found a thin piece of plastic had blocked the iPods connector and rested on the pins. I managed to move this back with a thin tool and was then able to insert it into the sound dock.
But after a days in and out of the dock it finally would no longer dock due to the thin piece of plastic getting in the way and the sync lead just became too tight to insert. So I took it back.
To give apple their due in six days I had a replacement. This one was better and I could dock it with my sound dock, although still a bit tight, but after one week I have had no problems.
I would like to say this is a one off, but looking on the internet I'm not the only one.
*Update 23/11/10: It does seem now that the above is due to a faulty device rather than compatibility issues with docks and power/sync leads. My replacement iPod to date has been working fine if still a little tight connecting.*
Also I do feel there is too much to sacrifice(better quality stills camera?) for a new thin design as the last model was very thin and I don't really notice the difference enough to warrant it.
And if only apple would ditch the scratch magnet chrome back and save as a small fortune in buying cases to protect it!
Edit: One thing I failed to mention when I first posted this review was the small amount of light bleed around the long right hand edge of the screen. As I was taking the iPod back the day after I got it I wasn't concerned about it, especially as my replacement had no light bleed. But it appears to be an issue with other owners who brought this model. If you're looking at a dim screen the light bleed will definitely be noticeable and off putting. So if you do get one with light bleed, take it back and you should get a replacement.
But this is still by far a five star device.
If you have never owed an iPod Touch before then I can't recommend this enough. If your upgrading from a 2nd gen then this is the move you have been waiting for. For third 3rd gen owners, if the HD recording floats your boat then go ahead. But personally I would hang on to that 3rd gen and wait and see what next year's offering delivers.
326 of 346 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts from an Ipod newbie,
This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
The Ipod hype train has passed me by again and again and again without making me take notice of Apples latest mp3 masterpiece so this one certainly went straight over my head. The media and consumer voice have made a lot of my decisions about Apple, that they are money hungry and sell products that break within days. Then there was the fiasco about the Iphone 4's signal and that story certainly didnt impress me.
But after ignoring the temptation of an Ipod too long I succumbed, because I was in need of something to replace my trusty Zen Stone, which is now resting in pieces thanks to my son :(. I went big on the purchase with one of these; I thought that if I wanted to experience an Iphone without paying the ridiculous monthly tarriffs this was the best choice. I didnt prepare myself for love but thats what happened.
Too hold it in your hands is idescribable, it feels beautiful, slim but satisfyingly heavy. Set up was done in moments on my windows pc and itunes. I started to explore the phones features. So I tried the web browser, which is the best I've used on any mobile device. Then I set up all my emails so they would come straight to the device. How about the apps? I must hold the world record for apps downloaded within an hour.... there are news feed, mobile banking... AND ebay! Christ, I love ebay, and its a damnsight better than the ebay I get on my blackberry.
Lets not forget the games and the graphics on this kit... PWOAR is all I have to say. The graphics are incredible; I've heard that the pixels are closer together than the 3rd generation but I've never used one of those. Its just PHWOAR.
Now the touch interface was something i was worried about because I have fingers like german sausages. No need to fear, its accurate like a sniper on stimulants. I suggest you buy a screen protector because you'll want to touch it all the time and fingerprints are not attractive.
By the time I had fiddled with apps and games... I'd forgotten all about the music! So I stuck a load of tracks on there and what do you know, it's a great mp3 player; what a good idea Apple.
And now for criticisms: not many, buy yourself a new pair of headphones because the ones supplied are diabiolical. Also Facetime... I've looked it and cant really be bothered to use it: its more something you would use on a phone anyway. Also, I didnt buy it for taking photos, but the quality is pretty poor. But i'm not complaining, if you want great pictures buy a camera.
Bottom line: Yes I'm an Apple covert, its really quite easy to change when they make technology as beautiful as this.
Thanks for listening to my first time using an Ipod. Best bit of advice to you is to buy one, and if you got more dosh buy an Iphone which is all of above and the ability to phone and text so I've heard.
NOTE: You obviously need wifi to use internet, receive mail and log on to app store etc.
Having used the Ipod for well over two weeks now there is another negative that has become apparent. Battery life. When using apps it degrades rapidly, and when the apps are that addictive your going to be doing a lot of Ipod charging! However, the battery is great when playing music, it hardly consumes it at all.
Aside from that my love hasn't faltered. I sometimes find myself grabbing for the ipod when I have a bit of net surfing to do instead of my cumbersome laptop.
131 of 139 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant iPod, once again!,
This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
I had an ipod touch 2G for two years, which had an 8gb memory so i filled it up which is why i got the 4G version, with 32 gb. Im sure any ipod owner would tell you that they are reliable pieces of kit, and this new 4g touch is even better!
The screen is a lot better than the 2G, which i didnt think was possible, its very clear and amazing quality. Its also very bright.
The battery life is EXTREMELY good. I was used to the battery on the 2G running down a lot when i was using apps, but so far i havent had to charge the 4g once, and ive had it for around a week, and thats with a lot of use everyday.
Its a lot thinner than the previous models, which is good and bad. Its good because its a lot lighter, and fits easier into a pocket because its not as chunky, but being light can also be a disadvantage as im constantly worried that im going to lose it or drop it without realising.
Like all previous ipod touches, its got a mirrored back. This scratches really easily so i would recommend a case as soon as you buy it to prevent this, and also a screen protector, which arent too expensive.
Theres a lot of new features on the new ipod, with 2 cameras. Theyre good enough quality to take casual snaps, but definately not good enough to print big sized pictures. It also has a new feature called facetime which is similar to a video call, just over wifi. The only problem is, is that you can only use with other people who have a new ipod touch and are on the facetime app. I would have thought that this is more like a iphone app rather than a iPod app.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone who doesnt just want something that plays music. It plays videos, shows pictures, and you can play games. What more do you want?! Its a great peice of kit and very good value for money, and i know it will last me a very long time as i know i can rely on apple.
126 of 134 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The future.,
DefectiveStoat (East Anglia, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
In short: If you are thinking of getting one, get one.
In long:
It fulfils a needs I did not even know that I needed. A touch screen iPod? Whats the point? Whats wrong with a click wheel? After all, you don't need to look at the screen whislt you are listening to music.
Oh, but the iPod Touch is so, so much more. It is basically a PDA, almost to the point of negating the need for a netbook. I bought mine so I could fit all my music onto my iPod (all the Nanos are too small in capacity) and for the internet and Apps. Browsing the internet on this thing is beautiful. Such a tactile intimacy with the information you are reading. Double tap and the iPod will scale the column you are reading to the screen. Pinch to zoom in and out. Page scrolls are smooth and the momentum is just right. Browsing is fast and is a joy for when you want to quickly check a fact or find out some information. It really makes you realise the true value of the iPad. It makes sense, it is a joy to use. Apple have nailed this.
Apps are wonderful. Simply wonderful. The iPod is worth it just for Apps without a contract iPhone. There literally is an app for everything. IMDB, eBay, Amazon, Paypal, BBC News, Cineworld are a few useful ones off the top of my head that really streamline your search for information. As the iPod unlocks so quickly and is instantly connected to you Wifi, you can find out information in just moments. So effortless compared to a desktop computer, even a netbook. In eBay for example, you can list an item by scanning a barcode, check your auctions, browse and bid.. the functionality in many apps is very rich and makes checking things on the go and in a hurry a total breeze. In many cases, I'd rather browse on the Ipod than on my netbook, as the interface is just so fluent and such a joy to use. There are apps for fitness tracking, diets and lifestyle, personal finance managing, and many of them are free or of a negligible price.
I laughed when people said that iOS would overtake the DS and PSP for portable gaming. How can you plays serious games without buttons? Well, I haven't touched my DS in months. The app Store has reinvigorated portable gaming for me. Games cost �3 or under, rather than �15 plus. There is oodless of variety and enjoyment to be had here and I love the creativity that is present in some indie games that you so rarely find on the DS and PSP. Plants vs Zombies, Chu Chu Rocket, Cut the Rope, Infinty Blade, Eliss, Pix'N Rush, Doodlejump.. these games are so addictive you just cannot put them down, and they were all so very cheap compared to retail DS and PSP releases. And I have suddenly realised that buttons are not a necessity. They may help- but the touchscreen is allowing for new innovation and gaming experiences. If they get this into kid's hands, maybe start selling prepaid game cards in Gamestation (removing the need for a debit card on file), I can see them effortlessly overtaking Nintendo and Sony. The App store is brimming with innovation and fun to be had, even if you don't want to pay anything. It goes without saying, there is also lots of advert-ridden and feature-poor apps there, but generally just read the reviews and stay in the top lists and you will be fine.
The free 'Find my iPod' service is a nice touch. Register it, and from a PC you can locate your iPod, send it a message, or even erase it. It pinpointed mine down to my exact street location.
The screen is amazing. Well, not quite as amazing as the iPhone 4, which has IPS so that the colours look the same at any angle. The iPod Touch's screen will distort in colour even at a relatively low angle but it never presents as much of an issue really. A high resolution might not sound like it is needed, but it can eliminate the need to zoom in on webpages as the text remains clear and readable even when it is tiny- provided your eyesight is good enough! Apps not optimised for the new display can look blocky and pixelated but it is never so bad as to make them unusable.
The internal speaker is passable with enough volume for games but not enough clarity for extended music listening. The camera is better than nothing. I like how it means iPod Touch users can now use the same apps as iPhone users- including the barcode scanners. It is grainy and doesn't give great results, but it is good enough for the apps that need it and the occasional photo which is all I ask. The volume keys and power key are in good positions and give a good positive click.
:Update: Oh, and yeah, it plays music. This is the last feature I tried ;) It sounds amazing. Music seems 'fuller' and 'punchier' than with my old Nano 4g. Stereo separation seems better with the same earphones.. I'm hearing noises in my music that I don't think I would have been able to pick out on the Nano, it makes me almost pop my earphone out because I think it is an outside sound! I cannot be objective on this, but I swear down the Touch pulls out sounds that I never heard on my old Nano- even through the same earphones. The iPod produces smooth, resounding bass, crisp highs, and overall a balanced sound. I worried maybe Apple forgot the iPod's core reason-to-be- no way is that the case. Also, it is a joy being able to search for music by typing it in =) Oh, and the included Apple earphones fit nicely into a bin. I highly recommend the Creative in-ear earphones that retail on Amazon for around a tenner as they are affordable and great sounding. The sound is amazing. It brings a smile to my face, and that is really saying something. The iPod excels at music playback, giving you an amazing listening experience.
There are a few reasons. however, keeping it from achieving total perfection but these should not detract from your desire to buy one. I updated this review from 4 stars to 5 stars to reflect that I think this product does not suffer from these nitpicks.
The first issue is the dependency on iTunes, a bloated and shameful piece of software. Managing music is a total chore as the interface works against you at every click. For example, in Media Player, you can CTRL+V and down arrow your way down a list, pasting as you go to make many changes quickly. iTunes won't allow this, and also enjoys dumping you at the start of your library as you navigate backwards, rather than returning you to your previous position. It also needs mummying with album artwork, oeftn refusing to find album artwork from CDS you have imported yourself after ripping elsewhere. You need to shift+click a whole album, press get info, and then drag artwork in. Which then takes a while to process. Why not just drag it onto the first song? Well, iTunes is so thick that it only applys it to that one song. Since when did different tracks on an album have different cover artwork? Overall, though, it is bearable because the iPod Touch is worth it. Get a big one, sync all your music on there, and then touch iTunes as little as possible.
It is so easily scratched. Put it on a hard surface, it will get cuffed. Case us basically a necessity if you do not want any scratches, thankfully a silicone one will do and not make it much bigger.
The battery life is not stunning. Whilst I cannot vouch for music playback, playing games will easily, easily kill it in a handful of hours. As such, a charger is basically a necessity unless you are always near a PC to charge it. Of course, Apple do not include one. I highly recommend you budget for an official Apple charger (beware fakes). I use mine for other USB devices also, such as my TomTom. Worth the purchase, and it also comes with the USB lead which gives you a handy extra.
My screen is slightly yellower in tone than my sister's. I know not all screens are created equal, and it is ever so slight. But some more consistency in manufacturing quality would perhaps be beneficial. It really is at the point where the difference is so slight that only I can tell. Everyone else just says I'm fussy. And they're probably right.
No flash. Yes, I know it is a battery killer, buggy and the likes, but it prevents me from viewing video on some websites which the necessitates the use of my netbook. It would be good at least as an option. Perhaps click to activate it in a webpage that requires it would be an elegant solution.
Overall, the device represents the future. Simplified for the masses, but feature rich, a joy to use, and insanely helpful. My netbook used to see constant use for fact-checking and the likes. It now sits looking scornfully at the iPod in almost constant use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best iPOD TOUCH 4th Edition 2010,
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This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
Best iPOD TOUCH EVER - 4th Edition.
I've just bought my iPod Touch 4th edition from Amazon and I am over the moon, Im into my music, PC gaming and also like my gadgets.
The fabulous thing about the new iPod Touch is the FACT its just very similar to the Apple iPhone 4 in very many ways, has the Hi Def Video camera,
(at rear), also it has the Facetime Camera at the front too.
I could go on and mention the new super powerful "A4" CPU processing chip, and GPU, for multi tasking and gaming, its just got it all for half the price of the iPhone 4.
Yes, its also got WIFI 802.11 b/g/n so it covers all frequencies, in all hotspots.. So out and about all you need is to be close to a router.
Yes, you can download 140,000 apps very many FREE, and some you pay for, from as low as 'FREE or 49p' to '�5-�15' or thereabouts' for the most expensive... but the program apps are really great value for money as most are 'FREE or pennies' seriously. You can back them up on your PC (on the iTunes software) so you don't loose them.
My favourite is the Razor Sharp "3.5 inch Retina Screen" which I'm thrilled to bits with, I know it'z kinda Sad, but for the 1st day all I could do was look at it.! (beautiful). not far away from Super AMOLED SCREEN QUALITY 'BUT NOT Quite THERE YET Apple'.! 'Super AMOLED' IS THE VERY BEST I hope Apple have it on the next 5th edition
off course, there's many other features the "iPod Touch" has, including the new operating system, but I have just covered the main ones.!
Don't forget to get a nice soft case...
Thanks for reading...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Music heaven,
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This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
I looked for a long time for an Ipod that would be the best one for me. This has not disappointed. I have loaded TV episodes, music and video with no problems. The sound quality is great and having the full screen view is easy to see the programme. I also have a Nano (older type) and this is definately better and easier to navigate. It appears to me very much like a touch screen phone, where all the options for use are on the main screen. Logos show all the options available for use, such as music, safari (internet), face time (talking to others with this app), camera/video, this can take video/photos facing you or away from you with the touch of a button (clever to have 2 cameras installed). Quality of these pictures are not excellent, but great for catching the 'moment'. Easy to upload these. Once you have loaded the itunes program, once you sync the ipod (happens automatically once you have set it up) it downloads the pictures to your ocmputer. It also backs up your ipod to your computer at the same time. There also a new faciltiy to locate your ipod and clean the harddrive, this is incase you loose it and need to wipe the images. A good idea if it falls into the wrong hands. There are many more features, but these are the ones I use mostly and I wouldn't like to pass judgement on other areas I haven't tried. But there are also games, maps, calendar and a link direct to the apple store. I would recommend this item, the only downside is that the battery needs charging regulary. Obviously this depends on how much you use it, but I use mine perhaps playing music hour a day and switched on checking emails all day and it lasts 3 days before needing a charge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Upgrade from the 3gen to 4th Successful.,
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This review is from: Apple iPod touch 32GB - Black - 4th Generation (Launched Sept 2010) (Electronics)
I've had the 3rd Generation iPod since April of last year. Easy to say that I cannot be without my iPod no matter what I'm doing as it has so many different apps in it that are useful, entertaining and informative. Whether I want to check the weather, kill some time with a mini-game, calculate some numbers, check my online banking or send some emails, this is the gadget that saves me the time of having to go boot up my laptop and sign into various websites or load up various software.
My original iPod was the 3rd Generation 8gb. I have to say one of the biggest mistakes of my life was not thinking ahead and getting the 32gb - if I had I wouldn't have needed to upgrade. One must remember, that when you buy an iPod, there's basically NOTHING on there - you have to actually download iTunes and connect it to the thing through a computer and a live internet connection to get the software on the iPod working, and this generally takes up about 1gb of info on it's own, which doesn't leave much for songs and apps (and believe me, once you get started, it can be alot).
The 4th Gen iPod boasts some new features that the previous version didn't have and so many things I couldn't fault from upgrading...
* Its own microphone. If you have a modem at home that supports wifi, then you can use the net with this and downloading SKYPE lets you make internet calls for free to your friends and family.
* Its own camera. Not only does it have two camera modes (front and back) but it also allows to you to take video footage. While the camera quality is admittedly quite rubbish, it's good for on the go, loads blisteringly fast, and also allows you to use video chat on programs like Yahoo and Skype (and I should mention, these apps are free!).
* The retina display is far superior to the previous models. I downloaded an app full of wallpapers, and the graphics were so stunning they almost looked 3D, and were so sharp it almost hurt to look at them. The colours are more vivid, and the detail is absolutely staggering.
* Slightly smaller in width (not by a whole lot). Much easier to hold and doesn't hurt the hand is much. I've heard people also compliment the fact it doesn't weigh as much as the previous iPod but I couldn't tell much difference between them in weight.
* Because iTunes backs up your iPod from synchronization, you don't really have to do much to get everything the way it was on the previous iPod if you're upgrading. Takes a while to put everything on it from brand new, but saves so much time in having to re-look up all your old apps. Plus, you actually get to keep your licenses.
* Included apps (non-optional) are as follows: Calander (lets you actually set reminders, etc, great handy app), email, Safari (iPod's version of internet explorer), Yahoo! Weather, Clock (can use as a timer, alarm, reminder, or world clock), Youtube, Calculator, Facetime, Voice Memos, Notes and App Store. You can't delete any of these from the lineup, and you'll find yourself using most if not all of them.
Everyone I've let try this has become hooked (it's hard to get it back from them at times). Would recommend everyone have an iPod, it's like having a small laptop at your disposal.
A few good notes I'll mention: Amazon Kindle has an app for this now, and many books for free...so take advantage. Using the app is a breeze and it's much more convenient and comfortable to hold than a book (and way more portable). Records video very nicely, much nicer than the photographs it takes, but please remember if you are going to use this to take video, you must tilt it to landscape mode, otherwise you end up with a skinny video at the completely wrong angle! Also note, the camera has no flash, and pictures do come out grainy. iTunes constantly updates the App store to include the most popular 25 and 50 free Apps available; I was psyched when I learned this, as I had honestly expected once I got an iPod I would be forever paying through the nose for games and apps, which is just not the case.
For parents: If you're getting your kid one of these, you can rest easy with the assurance that every time they try to download something, they will be prompted to enter the password for the iTunes account linked to the iPod...so if you're the kind of parent who doesn't want to see all kinds of charges flying onto your credit/debit card from iTunes, it's as easy as setting the account up under your name and keeping the password safe from your children - this way if they want to download something, they have to have you enter/authorise it for them every time they try to download something - even if it's a FREE app/song (and lets face it, this is a good way to keep them from downloading unsuitable material too).
I still have a few little gripes here and there about it; the battery life hasn't improved much from the previous models, it still dies out quite fast if you're constantly using it, and the apps still do crash on occasion. Remember also, internet only works from your home/where your modem is so travelling while using the internet is impossible. The earphones that come with it are quite uncomfortable, be prepared to replace them, and you WILL most definitely find yourself replacing the USB wire for the iPod a few times a year (it comes with no mains adapter, but you can order them online) as they are quite flimsy and tend to split/crack. Do consider investing in a case of some sort to house the iPod, as the high shine finish on the back is quite prone to scratching and do definitely invest in getting screen protective film, as it does really prevent the touch screen from getting scratched (saying that though, they are quite scratch resistant screens, but better safe than sorry).
All in all, I'm glad I upgraded to a better model with more memory, now I don't really have to keep an eye on the storage space/have to delete apps/songs to accomodate future downloads. Don't even bother with the 8gb, it fills up too fast. I couldn't be without the iPod, it lets me do everything I need to and I don't really need to adjust to different buttons, etc. The best thing about an iPod touch...no fiddly buttons, which would be great for the technologically challenged. I'll also say that for those who may have limited use in their hands, gadgets like iPod touch are a great asset as you don't need to have much of a grip or put much effort into navigating through the settings/screens. Takes a few moments to adjust to how responsive the screen is, and then everything you do with it thereafter feels so organic and natural that you don't even have to overthink it.
There's so much to say about this that it'd take pages more to explain how incredible this little thing is. I know it's still technically an MP3 player, but it's so much more when you get into it. It's like having a suitcase full of every gadget and tool you'd ever need.
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May 1, 2012
No. 9 Mizzou vs. Murray State
- Game One: Wednesday, May 2 - 3 p.m.
- Game Two: Wednesday, May 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Columbia, Mo.
- Stadium: University Field
- GameTracker: Game One | Game Two
- Live Video: Mizzou Network
- Media Notes
The No. 9 Missouri Tigers begin a week-long stretch of non-conference games with a home doubleheader against Murray State on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers and Racers will begin action at 3 p.m. CT, with game two scheduled to start at 5 p.m. or approximately 30 minutes after the first game concludes. Admission to the game will be free to the public.
Murray State comes into the week with a 29-16 overall record and a 17-10 record in the Ohio Valley Conference. They just punched their ticket to the OVC Tournament for the third consecutive year. The Racers have won their last nine games, which includes two-of-three over Austin Peay, doubleheader sweeps over Bethel and Samford and a three-game sweep over SEMO. This is the first meeting ever between these two schools.
The Racers are batting .294 as a team and have three hitters with an average over .300. Megan Glosser leads the way at .384 and has eight doubles along with 25 stolen bases in 28 attempts. Casey Castile is the squad's top power hitter, batting .361 with team highs in home runs (nine), runs batted in (40), total bases (83) and slugging percentage (.624). She's also stolen 19 bases in 20 tries.
In the circle, the Racers have a 2.55 ERA and three pitchers who split time. Shelby Kosmecki leads the rotation with 27 appearances and 22 starts and is 11-9 on the year with a 2.23 ERA, along with 105 strikeouts in 125.2 innings pitched. Chelsey Sullivan has 15 starts and is 10-5 on the year with a 2.85 earned run average, while CheyAnne Gaskey often comes out of the bullpen, appearing 19 times with eight starts. Gaskey has an 8-2 record and a 2.71 earned run mark in 75.0 innings pitched.
Live stats will be provided via GameTracker at mutigers.com for the two games. Mizzou Network subscribers will be able to watch both games at mizzounetwork.com. The official Mizzou Softball Twitter account, @MizzouSoftball, will provide updates during each game.
Admission to Wednesday's doubleheader is free to the general public. Season tickets will have their seats held for them, as usual. All ushers will have a list of season ticket holder names and seat locations should it be needed. If you have any questions or need assistance on game day, please contact an usher.
Mizzou closes out their non-conference schedule with a a three game series against the No. XX Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Action will begin on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. CT. The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. CT.
Tiger softball fans can follow along with the season through many of the program's social media options. On Twitter, Mizzou fans can follow the official account, @MizzouSoftball. Assistant Coach Pete D'Amour is also on Twitter (@MizzouSBcoach). On Facebook, fans can go to facebook.com/MizzouSoftball to track down the team's official page.
Several Tigers are making their way into Mizzou's history, climbing into the top-10 of numerous career and season categories. Here's a rundown:
• Chelsea Thomas is tied for eighth all-time with 112 career appearances. Kristin Nottelmann is just outside the top-10 with 110 career appearances.
• Thomas is in great shape to break the all-time strikeouts record this season. She is currently third with 853, 12 behind Stephanie Falk (865) for second. Teresa Wilson is first all-time with 893 in her career. Nottelmann has climbed into ninth all-time with 419 strikeouts.
• Nottelmann just broke in to the top-10 in career shutouts with her complete game shutout over Iowa State on Saturday, April 28. She's in a four-way tie with Kacey Marshall, Barb Wright and Erin Kalka for 10th all-time with 17.
• With her win over Iowa State, Thomas stands alone in third all-time with 79 wins. Stephanie Falk had 89 wins from 1998-2001, while Wilson holds the program record with 102 victories. Nottelmann has 64 career wins, ninth-most in school history and three shy of seventh.
• Thomas has also moved her way up the top-10 all-time in complete games (fifth, 72), innings pitched (eighth, 653.0) and shutouts (third, 35).
• Thomas is in the top-10 for most strikeouts in a season for the second consecutive year. She broke the school record last season with 397 strikeouts. This year, she has 217, currently ninth-most in a season.
• As her unbelievable senior season has progressed, Ashley Fleming has made a charge up the leaderboards on the offensive side. Her career batting average of .344 is currently sixth-best in MU history.
• This season, Fleming has broken into the top-10 for career hits with 188, tying her for ninth-most all-time. If she can get 12 more hits this season, she'll become the seventh Tiger to record 200 or more hits in a career.
• A trio of Tigers are in the top-10 for career doubles, led by Fleming with 38, sixth-most all-time. Nicole Hudson and Jenna Marston are tied with Nikki Herman for eighth all-time with 37.
• Fleming is now fourth all-time in home runs with 39. With one more, she'll be the fourth Tiger ever to hit 40 bombs in a career. Jen Bruck is the program's record holder with 47. Hudson hit her 30th homer of her career over the weekend, the sixth Tiger to hit 30 or more career home runs.
• Marston (151) and Fleming (148) are also in the top-10 in runs scored, coming in at fourth and tied for sixth, respectively.
• Fleming is fourth all-time with 163 RBI, while Hudson has climbed her way up to seventh with 128.
• Marston is 14 walks shy from becoming the program's all-time record holder in the category. Fleming and Hudson have both drawn 91 and 90 walks respectively, the fourth and fifth most in school history. The Tigers entered the season with just one player who drew over 100 walks in her career (Jen Bruck), but have a chance of finishing this year with four players crossing the century mark.
• Marston's also closing in on the single season walks record. She has drawn 39 walks so far this season, and with eight regular season games left, needs just five to break Jen Bruck's record of 43, set in 2008. Last year, Marston took 41 walks.
On April 27 against Iowa State, Ashley Fleming, Kelsea Roth and Nicole Hudson hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the second inning. Additionally, all three Tigers hit their home run with two strikes on them, with Roth and Hudson hitting theirs with a full count. It was the first time since March 18, 2007 that Mizzou has hit three straight home runs. Last time, Amanda Renth, Micaela Minner and Jen Bruck accomplished the feat against Western Illinois.
In the latest RPI, released on Monday, April 30, the Tigers found themselves in 17th, down three spots from last week. The Tigers are 10-7 against the RPI's top-40 on the season. Of their eight remaining regular season games, six are against teams in the top-40 of RPI (Oregon-7th and Oklahoma State-33rd).
All three of Mizzou's pitchers are in the top-10 in the Big 12 in earned run average, with freshman Bailey Erwin leading the league with a 0.96 mark in 58.1 innings pitched. Chelsea Thomas is third in the league with a 1.03 earned run average in 155.2 innings, while Kristin Nottelmann's 2.05 ERA (92.0 innings) is seventh-best in the conference.
The No. 10 Missouri softball team swept the Iowa State Cyclones on April 27-29 in a three game series to improve to 37-10 on the year and 14-7 in Big 12 play. In game one, Missouri scored seven runs in the first two innings, which included back-to-back-to-back homers in the second inning by Ashley Fleming, Kelsea Roth and Nicole Hudson. Rachel Hay added a two-run shot in the fifth to make it 9-0 and secure the five inning run-rule. Chelsea Thomas recorded 11 of her 12 outs by strikeout.
Mizzou scored seven runs in the first two innings again on Saturday on their way to an 8-0 win in six innings. Roth put the Tigers up 4-0 in the first with her first career grand slam and the team added three more in the second, aided by Mackenzie Sykes' two-run homer. Kristin Nottelmann took a perfect game in to the fifth and ended up allowing just two base runners on the day. On Sunday, the Tigers jumped ahead in the first inning again with a double by Roth and a sacrifice fly by Genovese, giving them a 3-0 lead. Sykes doubled in two in a three-run sixth to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead. Iowa State would fight back, hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth and putting the winner run on second in the seventh, but Mizzou held on for the 6-5 victory.
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My son has always been fascinated by how things work, so I knew I had to try out this cardboard automaton with him. I love that it's a fun way for him to play with simple machines; and it also creates a really cool art piece!
What You'll Need
- cardboard
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- wooden skewers
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This is a great project for my granddaughter. One comment, while you state a box is needed in the directions, it is not listed in the list of things you need. Can you advise what size box? Will a shoe box work?
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President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy was a Presidential Commission formed by United States President George W. Bush on January 27, 2004, through the Executive Order 13326.[1] Its final report was submitted on June 4, 2004.
There were nine members of the commission:[2]
- Edward C. Aldridge Jr. - Chairman
- Carly Fiorina
- Michael P. Jackson
- Laurie Leshin
- Lester L. Lyles
- Paul D. Spudis
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Robert S. Walker
- Maria T. Zuber
There were five public hearings held by the commission to gain a variety of different perspectives. They were as follows:
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- March 3–4, 2004 - United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
- March 24–25, 2004 - Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia
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- http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=13819
- http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040114-1.html
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In the feature film category, 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' was the big winner at 2009 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, winning two kudos, Favorite Movie and Favorite Actress.
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The All-American Rejects will celebrate the release of third major studio album 'When the World Comes Down' on December 16 with a free live show taking place at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles.
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As many have predicted, the Keanu Reeves-starring sci-fi movie 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' takes over the box office top slot from holiday movie 'Four Christmases' upon its release on December 12.
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"It's important at Christmastime to be daring - to put your cell phone and your computer away and actually be with your family," so Miley Cyrus suggests people on what to do this Christmas.
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The Pussycat Dolls give music fans a look at behind the scene of their new single 'Takin' Over the World' off newly-released LP 'Doll Domination'.
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The False American Dream and The Unrealistic Lifestyle Expectation
The False American Dream and the Unrealistic Lifestyle Expectation.
The American student is a very curious phenomenon. They are taught to believe in this great American dream. All people are supposed to have equal opportunities for their future. All they need to do is work hard and success seems to be a guarantee. However, the truth is that most American students never have any opportunity to reach their potential because their family is poor and they do not have any contacts. I personally come from a poor family. Growing up, I used to believe that talent and hard work were enough to achieve my life goals and aspirations. However, after my college graduation I came to realize that only rich people with connections stood any real chance at success. It was very rare to see a poor person rise above their financial limitation and reach their goals. The American dream is mostly a myth. The American dream of rising above poverty and becoming rich and successful is close to impossible to achieve. Most Americans will spend their life in poverty. They will never even come close to living the good life. Their daily life will be that of survival primarily. It is only a small percentage of the population who can honestly say that they have become a success. That small percentage usually comes from well adjusted families. Take a good look at any successful person out there. How many of these people ever had to face an abusive family or a financial crises? I would say not that many at all. Unfortunately, the American dream mentality pushes poor people to spend beyond their means in an effort to catch up to their rich and well adjusted peers. That spender mentality is the reason why so many people are now in debt.
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Earlier this morning I was upgrading some of my Team Foundation Server (TFS) project sites (many of which were originally created with TFS 2005) in order to showcase the new dashboard features in TFS 2010.
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An error occurred while accessing application id TFS from Secure Store Service. The following connections failed to refresh:TfsOlapReport
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05/13/2010 06:11:25.69 ... Secure Store Service ... The Microsoft Secure Store Service application Secure Store Service failed to retrieve credentials. The error returned was 'Access is denied.'. For more information, see the Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Software Development Kit (SDK). ...
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Get an overview of this hotelAdults-only hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking
Situated in McAllen, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Chase Texas Tower and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from McAllen Botanical Gardens. McAllen Heritage Center and McAllen Chamber of Commerce are also within 15 minutes.
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Great anatomy book find
Just went to book store for a sale and was cruising through the sports section and this "Strength Training Anatomy" book by Frédéric Delavier struck my eye.
For a while I've been looking for anatomy book which would have different postures of figures with "muscles in action" without skin and this book is definitely a good one if you're looking for one.
Thought I'd share it with the community if someone else has similar interests.
Book at Amazon.com and you can search inside it before buying it which is nice.
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Incredible find. It's not artist orientated but as a pure anatomy reference it's superb. Highlighted muscle groups, everything is labeled, bones structure underlayed, how the joints work with the muscles, all amazingly illustrated from all angles with minimal text. What I like about it particularly is that if it's talking about a certain muscle group they still render in grey the rest of the body; at all times you've got a picture of the whole body. I have Bammes, Bridgman and Hogarth anatomy books and this beats them all for clarity. Thx yousa.
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After Cleo: Came Jonah (original 2009; edition 2013)
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CLEO: The Cat Who Mended a Family by Helen Brown (2009)
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"We're just going to." Helen Brown had no intention of adopting a pet when she brought her sons, Sam and Rob, to visit a friend's new kittens. But the runt of the litter was irresistible, with her overlarge ears and dainty chin.
When Cleo was delivered weeks later, she had no way of knowing that her new family had just been hit by a tragedy. Helen was sure she couldn't keep her-until she saw something she thought had vanished from the earth forever: her son's smile The reckless, rambunctious kitten stayed.
Through happiness and heartbreak, changes and new beginnings, Cleo turned out to be the unlikely glue the affectionately held Helen's family together. Rich in wisdom, wit, heart, and healing, here is the story of a cat with an extraordinary gift for knowing just where she was needed the most.
Katzen sind geheimnisvoll. In ihnen geht mehr vor als wir gewahr werden. Das wusste schon der ehrenwerte Sir Walter Scott vor mehr als 200 Jahren.
Auch Helen Brown, eigentlich eher ein Hundemensch, macht diese Erfahrung. Und nicht nur diese dank ihres widerstrebend aufgenommenen neuen Familienmitglieds: Cleo, eine kleine, schwarze aber dennoch sehr aristokratische Katze. Sam, ihr ältester Sohn, hatte sich das kleine struppige Fellbündel ausgesucht und starb kurz darauf mit neun Jahren bei einem Autounfall. Die Familie versinkt in bodenlosem Schwermut, nichts scheint die Finsternis erhellen zu können in der sie nun ihr trauriges Leben verbringt. Doch Cleo gelingt es bei ihrer Ankunft, Rob, dem kleinen Bruder von Sam, endlich wieder ein Lächeln in sein Gesicht zu zaubern. Im Sturm erobert sie die Herzen aller und lehrt die Familie das Leben wieder zu lieben, trotz (oder vielleicht gerade wegen) all der Schicksalsschläge die noch kommen.
Na super, noch so ein rührseliges Familienepos mit Katzenanhang, mag nun manche/r denken. Doch weit gefehlt, wenn auch Familie mit Katze durchaus zutreffend sein mag. Aber von rührselig keine Spur! Trotz der allüberwältigenden Trauer, die nach diesem Todesfall alle Angehörigen beherrscht, gelingt es der Autorin ihre Selbstironie zu bewahren und diese entsprechend schriftlich festzuhalten. So lesen sich die 379 Seiten ungeachtet der Schwere des Themas unerwartet leicht. Helen Brown gelingt ein wahrer Balanceakt: Den Tod eines Kindes und den damit verbundenen Schmerz ernsthaft, aber dennoch mit heiteren Aspekten zu erzählen, ohne jedoch damit etwas ins Lächerliche zu ziehen. Überzeugend schildert sie ihre Erkenntnis (dank Cleo!), dass die Trauer um einen geliebten Menschen nicht bedeuten muss, auf Freude im Leben zu verzichten. Und dass nichts wichtiger ist wie das Leben im Hier und Jetzt - es zu leben und zu genießen!
Ein wundervolles Buch, zum Lachen und Weinen.
A nice little cat story, heartwarming, - a perfect summer read. Not overly engrossing but tender and sweet.
Helen Brown took her animal loving son Sam to see a litter of kittens as he badly wanted one for his upcoming tenth birthday. The only kitten left is the runt, a tiny little scrap of black fur. Naming her Cleo it is arranged that the kitten would be dropped off to Sam in a few months time when she was old enough to leave her mother.
Sam's love and total fascination in animals leads to a horrific accident. Shortly after his birthday while rushing an injured bird to a vet's, he runs out in front of a car and is killed. The family is devastated – for Helen the grief is almost too much to bear. A few weeks later there is a knock on the door and Cleo is delivered. Helen insists that the kitten be taken away as she is no longer wanted but when Helen turns around and sees her younger son Rob smiling and cuddling Cleo she agrees to keep the kitten. Cleo is like a little whirlwind leaping from one moment of mischief to another, doing what comes naturally to kittens – ruling the roost. Yet in amongst the impishness, there is wisdom and compassion beyond human ken in this tiny furry companion. She knows when cuddles are needed, she knows when to distract from the depths of despair. After a while she not only heals their hearts, but allows them to move on with their lives. Rob is convinced Cleo tells him stuff in his dreams, that he will find friends and everything will be ok. It certainly appears that for the whole of her 24 years of life Cleo brings the right people into their lives at the right time. As a marriage ends, a career blossoms, love blossoms and illness strikes, Cleo is right there front, centre and in their face.
Helen Brown writes with a down-to-earth approach and never allows the story to get overemotional or melodramatic, even when tragic events occur. Helen's story is about recovering after personal tragedy and the power of animals in that process; it is both heart-rending and very funny, sometimes on the same page. But it is honest and from her very soul. I recommend CLEO: HOW AN UPPITY CAT HELPED HEAL A FAMILY as it brings to the forefront the uncanny knowledge of our furry friends, the patience and restorative power of animal love.
Before I begin, I will disclose to you that I read this book very light at night, while obsession over a house decision (its good! It really is!)
So, as a result, this review is based on my reading of when I was not completely 100 % (which isn't fair, I know, but I won't be re-reading this book, and I want to review every book I read)
Okay, so the actual review. I loved this book! The author manages to write a memoir that is held together by the cat, but not really about the cat (make sense?) Cleo arrives at a time when she is most needed, and manages to distract the authors son with her cute kitten antics, the author with her cute kitten cuddliness. She even manages to distract with her kittenish destruction of the house. As Cleo ages from kitten to adult, to senior cat, we get the story of the family from divorce, to true love and happiness.
This is a warm, happy, sad, lovely written story that any animal lover will enjoy.
Also, and observation. It seems there are non-cat people who love that special, individual cat. Then there are those that love all cats, all places. The story is about the first person. She didn't want a cat, but acquired one anyway. The cat managed to become a very loved part of the family. When the cat died, it wasn't a cat to be replaced, but a family member.
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In the tradition of Marley & Me, "Cleo" is the story of an impish black kitten who teaches a grieving family to love and laugh again after the tragic loss of a child. "'We're just going to look.' Helen Brown had no intention of adopting a pet when she brought her sons, Sam and Rob, to visit a friend's new kittens. But the runt of the litter was irresistible, with her overlarge ears and dainty chin. When Cleo was delivered weeks later, she had no way of knowing that her new family had just been hit by a tragedy. Helen was sure she couldn't keep her--until she saw something she thought had vanished from the earth forever: her son's smile. The reckless, rambunctious kitten stayed. Through happiness and heartbreak, changes and new beginnings, Cleo turned out to be the unlikely glue that affectionately held Helen's family together. Rich in wisdom, wit, heart, and healing, here is the story of a cat with an extraordinary gift for knowing just where she was needed most"--Cover, p. 4.… (more)
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