Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Make Your PC A Complete Entertainment Center With The ATI X850 Driver


If you are worried about your computer�s poor performance when it comes to playing games, then there is a solution waiting for you in this article. You can now experience superior gaming experience with ATI X850 driver. This software tool will virtually bring all your favorite games and movies alive in all colors. You will also have greater control over all the graphics options available on your computer.


The ATI X850 driver comes with an entire host of features that make it much superior to the standard drivers that were available till now. For example, you no longer need to worry about removing the old driver while installing the new one. This will be automatically taken care of by the ATI X850 driver. During the installation and configuration process, the old driver will be removed by the software. Although it comes loaded with several features , one of the aspects that makes this driver so popular is that it is extremely easy to use. The user-friendly interface means enables this ease of use. Moreover, you also need not worry about the technology getting obsolete since you can always update the software online.Make sure though, that you download the ATI X850 driver from a reputable Website. Once you take care of all these aspects you are virtually assured of a wonderful time, whether it is watching the latest blockbuster movies or playing games.

The ATI X850 driver comes with an entire host of features that make it much superior to the standard drivers that were available till now. For example, you no longer need to worry about removing the old driver while installing the new one. This will be automatically taken care of by the ATI X850 driver. During the installation and configuration process, the old driver will be removed by the software. Although it comes loaded with several features , one of the aspects that makes this driver so popular is that it is extremely easy to use. The user-friendly interface means enables this ease of use. Moreover, you also need not worry about the technology getting obsolete since you can always update the software online.Make sure though, that you download the ATI X850 driver from a reputable Website. Once you take care of all these aspects you are virtually assured of a wonderful time, whether it is watching the latest blockbuster movies or playing games.




Searchlight Scientific to Launch Cloud Based Video Rendering Service, as Part of Its High Performance Cloud Computing Business (HPC2)


Searchlight Solutions Ltd. (PINKSHEETS: SLLN) today announces its subsidiary, Searchlight Scientific, Inc., is executing plans to launch video rendering services in the cloud on its High Performance Cloud Computing ("HPC2") platform. Clients are expected to be from the film and video gaming industries. A key incentive for customers is that Searchlight's HPC2 clusters are located in a high security data center located at 56 Marietta St., Georgia's "Telecom Hotel", which qualifies the client for up to 30% in tax credits under the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act ( http://www.georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/AboutUs/Pages/Incentives.aspx ).


About Us: Searchlight Solutions Ltd. (PINKSHEETS: SLLN) is a technology venture holding company that provides business development and high level management services for early stage technology companies who are pursuing the benefits of the public marketplace.Linux Labs International Inc . is a hybrid engineering firm specializing in technologies that expand the field of high performance supercomputing. Linux Labs designs and builds high-performance supercomputers utilizing their proprietary NimbusOS™. www.linuxlabs.comCompany Management stated: "We are excited to be in the execution stage of this aspect of our HPC2 business plan. Video rendering is well within our capabilities and our location provides extra incentive for potential film studio customers to render with us. Combined with the unique capabilities of our recently announced NimbusOS upgrade we feel we are well positioned to take advantage of what our HPC2 Cloud can do for production companies in need of outsourced video rendering."Searchlight Scientific Inc. is a next generation data services company focusing on developing and growing cloud based solutions to solve tomorrow's computing challenges. www.searchlightscientific.comAdd to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements: The statements in this press release or on the Company's website and any other statements relative to the Company, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements -- that is, statements related to future, not past, events. These statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "looks forward to," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "project" or words of similar meaning. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of the Company's management, and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, costs and difficulties related to the state of the Company's current operations, applicability of the Company's technology, costs, delays, and any other difficulties related to the Company's business plan, the company's sources of liquidity, risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, marketability of the Company's products and services, and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, affect the Company's operations, performance, business strategy and results and could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact: For more information email Searchlight Solutions Email Contact or go to the website www.searchlightscientific.com . (866) 230 4056




Friday, August 19, 2011

Ceton Announces External USB-Based Digital Cable Quad-Tuner Solution


Ceton Corporation today announced InfiniTV 4 USB, the company's new , external CableCARD quad-tuner that turns virtually any style of Windows 7-based PC into an entertainment platform for television. InfiniTV 4 USB will be available for pre-order tomorrow, August 19, 2011, from Cannon PC and Fluid Digital at a suggested retail price of $299, with pre-orders expected to ship on September 19, 2011. InfiniTV 4 USB will be available from the company's other retailers -- Amazon , Micro Center , the Microsoft Store , Newegg , Velocity Micro and Zones -- later in September at the same price. Ceton also announced a reduction in suggested retail price for the company's InfiniTV 4 PCI Express (PCIe) model to $299.


Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineCeton Corporation is developing the next-generation of in-home digital entertainment and communication solutions. Combining stellar hardware and software engineering capabilities with market-making technology, Ceton aims to help unlock the potential of the digital home to unleash a new generation of in-home connected entertainment and communication services for PC and device makers, software developers and consumers. More information about Ceton and its solutions is available at http://www.cetoncorp.com .A Ceton InfiniTV-equipped PC makes exciting new entertainment scenarios possible in the home, including:InfiniTV 4 USB brings the company's award-winning multi-tuner CableCARD™ technology to an external, USB-connected design, making it an ideal solution for virtually any compatible Windows 7-based PC, including laptops, tablets, All-in-One PCs, desktops, towers, home theater PCs and slimline entertainment PCs. InfiniTV 4 USB joins the company's currently shipping InfiniTV 4 PCIe model, positioning Ceton as the only company offering both internal and external solutions for CableCARD-based premium digital cable TV services through the PC.Watching and recording up to four live HD channels at once; Streaming live HD channels or recordings to multiple TVs and making Digital Video Recording (DVR) available on virtually every TV using Windows Media Center Extenders; Enjoying cable TV, Internet TV, music, photos, videos and more, all through one device, with the Media Center experience from Microsoft; Eliminating cable set-top boxes and their expensive rental fees; Sharing individual tuners with other Windows 7-based PCs to enable watching TV programming on PC displays as well as TV sets."In Windows 7 we enabled support for premium cable TV services in the US to create a high-quality entertainment experience on your PC," said Todd Rutherford, Windows Entertainment Product Manager at Microsoft Corporation. "With the availability of the Ceton's InfiniTV 4 USB tuner, a wider range of PC platforms and consumers will now be able to enjoy this entertainment service.""The Ceton family of InfiniTV digital cable tuners is transforming the PC into the world's most advanced entertainment platform for television," said Gary Hammer, president and chief executive officer of Ceton Corp. "With the introduction of InfiniTV 4 USB, Ceton now offers solutions for the full range of PC platforms, bringing a new generation of television and entertainment services to almost any consumer."About Ceton CorporationCableLabs, CableCARD, and OpenCable are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

When Baby Won't Sleep


Congratulations on your new baby! AND welcome to the world of sleeplessness!


Give yourself some piece of mind. Protect your pool table with an easy to use hard cover. It�s an investment that will protect and extend the life of your favorite piece of furniture. Your table!Sleeping on the side, holding a small bolster or on the tummy, is more reassuring for babies as they have something to hang on to for comfort.�To a worm, digging in the hard ground is more relaxing than going fishing.��The Magician was driving down the road� then he turned into a driveway.�Q:�What do get from a pampered cow?� A:�Spoiled milk.�That�s why your baby keeps waking up every hour or so in the first few weeks. �But don�t worry, as this is only temporary,� says Dr M. Paranjothy, Consultant Paediatrician from Assunta Hospital. �Your baby�s sleep cycles will usually stabilise after 3 months and he should be sleeping longer hours. He�ll also wake up and sleep at the same time like everyone else.�My baby is easily jerked awakeThere are also one-liner jokes that are short but deliver the humor through the straight to the point punch line. Here are some examples for one-liner jokes:Q:�How do crazy people go through the forest?� A:�They take the psycho path.�For smaller babies, swaddling in a large nappy or cotton cloth can stop baby being easily awakened. Some parents have also found that placing a small pillow or bean-bag on baby�s body will keep him reassured as he feels that he�s being held in your arms.If all else fails, he probably has colic, which is wind trapped in the stomach. You may offer some gripe water, hold him against your shoulder to burp him or rub some baby medicated oil on his tummy to soothe the pain. If you are breastfeeding, avoid foods such as cabbage and beans that might give your baby colic.Meanwhile, there are also Good Jokes that depict a story and at the end of the story is the punch line. They usually portray people with their stupidity and dullness which makes people laugh at the end. Here are some examples of short story jokes:�Three retirees, each with hearing loss, were playing golf one fine March day. One remarked to the other , �Windy, isn�t it?� �No,� the second man replied, �it�s Thursday.� The third man chimed in, �So am I. Let�s have a beer.���I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.��Boys are like parking spaces, the good ones are take-in!!!�Babies cry to communicate a need. Check whether your baby is hungry because he did not latch on properly during breastfeeding. Also check whether his diaper is wet, or whether he is too cold, too hot, too tired or needs to be burped.My baby keeps waking up every few minutes and cryingBabies have different sleep cycles from adults. Adults have a 90-minute sleep cycle comprising 75% deep sleep and 25% dream or REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, while babies have a shorter sleep cycle. Their sleep cycle is 45 minutes comprising 20 minutes of deep sleep and 25 minutes of REM sleep.Wouldn�t it be great to have that pool table surface available for all your goodies when you are entertaining? But you don�t want to damage your pool table. You�ll need to think about a cover.Should baby sleep on his back, tummy or side?Must I buy a baby cot?

If all else fails, he probably has colic, which is wind trapped in the stomach. You may offer some gripe water, hold him against your shoulder to burp him or rub some baby medicated oil on his tummy to soothe the pain. If you are breastfeeding, avoid foods such as cabbage and beans that might give your baby colic.




Author: Li Jin


Good Jokes


Good jokes are good because not only it will bring laughter to the people, but it will also not offend other people. Good jokes or commonly called clean jokes are those that don�t contain a foul and green intent. They share humor that can be presented to all kinds of age, whether you are a child who understands the concept of the joke, or an adult. Mark Twain is of those who write good jokes; he is an American author as well as a humorist. An example of his works would be the Adventures of Huckleberry Fin, and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer.


Q: �Where do you find a no legged dog?� A:�Right where you left him.�There are many types of jokes that are made, one example is the Question and Answer (Q&A) jokes. These are some examples of Q&A jokes:Windy Tale?Shop online with confidence for a unique and affordable hard pool table cover from a reputable online broker like Corner Pocket Pool.com.Why isn�t baby sleeping and what can you do about it? Let�s find out:The problem is that when baby does not get good sleep, neither does the whole family. Sleep deprivation can affect your work, moods, appetite and health. It�s especially difficult when you have other small children in the family who needs constant attention too.Shame�You need to train you baby on day and night activities. When he wakes up in the night, keep the lights dimmed and the environment silent. Don�t encourage the night waking by playing, singing to him, watching television or turning all the lights on,� advises Dr M Paranjothy.Every experienced parent will tell you that the baby cot is the most under-utilised baby equipment they bought because baby will only sleep in it for the first few months. It becomes unsafe for your baby to sleep in a cot when he has learnt how to climb out of it as he might do so when you are not looking!�No more about Elvis, OK? Thankyouvermuch.�Some babies are naturally light sleepers and can be awakened by even the slightest sounds � door opening, phone ringing, even the sounds of birds or a cockerel crowing. This is frustrating for moms as the lack of sound sleep makes him very cranky.Q:�Why don�t blind people like to sky dive?� A:�Because it scares the dog.�Every new parent has been through it � baby keeps waking up in the middle of the night to feed and play, baby cries every night at a certain time, baby doesn�t want to sleep at all both in the morning and night. Enough to drive you up the wall yet?�I believe in dragons, good men, and other fantasy creatures.��All three are alright as long as your baby�s face is unobstructed by pillows, towels, soft toys or anything else. Also ensure your baby�s mattress is not too soft that he sinks into it and has difficulty breathing,� says Dr M ParanjothyHave these measurements handy when ordering your cover. Some of the more reputable online billiards stores offer a handy guide for determining which size you need. Next you will need to know the corner radius. They�ll either be square or a two, six, or nine inch radius. As your new hard cover will be custom made you�ll want to order according to those specifications.You want the right fit. You�ll have to choose your cover size. You�ll need to know the dimensions of your pool table. How long and how wide is it?You may be wondering how a hard top cover for your pool table works. A hard top cover is a custom fitted piece of vinyl and foam that unfolds, fitting snugly over your pool table. The inner side or the portion that faces the pool table is covered with the foam.During the first month, your baby cannot tell the difference between day or night. Some babies tend to stay awake in the day time, but the surprising thing is that most babies like to stay awake in the middle of the night, when you can�t keep your eyes open!We�ve got a few tips you should consider when choosing the best hard top cover.

There are many Good Jokes that are very funny to hear yet is clean and available for all to hear. Your funny experiences in your life can also be made into a joke so that you can make people laugh. Just be happy and make people laugh because as the saying goes by Mark Twain �The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.�




Author: Tal Gur


Tips For Choosing the Best Hard Top Cover For Your Pool Table


Pool tables add a touch of elegance to a game room or entertainment center. However there may be times when you need that extra space. Like when you are hosting holiday dinners or house parties.


Q:�What do you call a cheese that isn�t yours?� A:�Nacho cheese.�Secret Service?�A Friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside: The pastor said to him, �You need to join the Army of the Lord!� My friend replied, �I�m already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.� Pastor questioned, �How come I don�t see you except at Christmas and Easter?� He whispered back, �I�m in the secret service.��There�s also the misconception that sleeping on the back will flatten baby�s head at the back. Dr M Paranjothy reassures parents that this is untrue but adds that sleeping on the back might shorten baby�s sleeping time as he�ll be more easily awakened unless he is swaddled.There are many Good Jokes that are very funny to hear yet is clean and available for all to hear. Your funny experiences in your life can also be made into a joke so that you can make people laugh. Just be happy and make people laugh because as the saying goes by Mark Twain �The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.�Why is baby sleeping throughout the day?Drop something hard on the pool table and worse could happen. A hard top cover for your pool table is the best choice for real protection. Best of all a hard top cover is easily stored in a corner or closet. Easy to unfold and use, a hard cover is a smart investment to maintain your gaming equipment.While soft covers for pool tables are okay, they don�t protect tables like a hard cover can. Soft covers will keep your table from getting dusty or stained but that�s about it. With a soft cover your felt playing area is still susceptible to get rips or tears.There are also a wide range of colors to choose from as well. Pick a color that matches the decor of your game room. There are twelve colors to pick from. Some of the most popular are brown, forest green and teal. But you pick whichever one works for your room.Getting a small mattress and placing it beside your bed is probably a more practical option until he can sleep in his own bed. This also makes it easier for you to breastfeed him at night, as you can share his mattress without leaving your poor spouse to sleep alone.

Shop online with confidence for a unique and affordable hard pool table cover from a reputable online broker like Corner Pocket Pool.com.




Author: Jimmy Mathews


Restrict Your Child's Computer Use


It can be difficult for parents to restrict their child's use of the computer. However, for many parents this has become an unavoidable eventuality, as computers have intruded to such a degree into the lives of children, that far too many youngsters are spending an unhealthy amount of time behind them.


b) I have a million dollars in pure profit after taxes by the end of this year.Using visceral descriptions that include sights, sounds, smells, and feelings will add to the power of the wish. The objective (literally) is to make the wish as real as possible, and, indeed, it will be made real. In addition to using words, you may choose to include actual pictures (from magazines, books, newspapers, real-estate listings, etc.) This adds that much more power, intention, and focus to your creation. (3)So, what about an �awareful�, intentional, deliberate wish:a) I have a two week vacation with my spouse on Maui in a luxury hotel, the Kealani, paid for by my current employer. Each day we swim, sightsee, and enjoy fine cuisine. The hotel staff and islanders are a joy to be around. I can see the white sand beaches, feel the warm ocean water, and smell the fragrant breeze.Our words are the tools we use to begin the sculpting of �the abstract� into something concrete. They are used to guide energy into form. The better (more specific and less abstract) the tool, the better (more reliable and quickly achieved) the result. The denotations of words are very important because we want to be clear on just what the tool can produce. Our words are imbued both with connotation and denotation. In a sense, they have magical powers. They embody wisdom and give rise to creation.e) �I wish people would stop bothering me.�-- �Bother � is a frame-of-mind and your impression or reaction; therefore, you�re probably going to remain bothered in general. �Trouble is, you will probably be bothered because you have no opportunities and no results. And that�s because your wish to have people stop contacting, calling, interrupting, inviting you has been granted. BE AWAREFUL of what you wish for!!!When parents first bring up the subject, that they intend to restrict when their child can use the computer, it is vital that the child is in a calm mood, and that he or she does not have ready access to a blunt instrument. The computer might well be your child's best friend in life, and any suggestion about cutting short the supply of the daily drip feed of games, chat rooms, and web surfing could lead to wild and fervent behavior from your offspring.iii) They are specific. Putting a time frame can also make it more believable to you. This is okay so long as it�s a definite time. (It�s not just �in the future� because the results will never be apparent -- they will always reside �in the future.� Remember the phrase �Someday is the day that�s never coming.�

This program means that you can leave the computer in your child's room, and know that they are using it when and how you would want. Also it means that you can dispense with verbal agreements of dubious significance and lasting.




Author: Jonathan Stromberg


Make Your Wishes Come True - Practical application of the Law of Attraction - Be 'Awareful' of What You Wish For!


Robbie stubbed his toe on the object. �Dammit!� He examined his bare foot. No blood. �Got to trim those nails,� he thought as he dug the offending object from the sand. It was a magic lamp. >>FAST FORWARD>> You already know this tale. Once Robbie uttered his wish, the diabolical Genie contorted his brow, and Robbie was surrounded by a million antlered male animals. Bucks. He was trampled as the Genie laughed and snacked on a churro.


Notice what�s in common?a) I�m tired of being broke.Another source told me how they'd made a verbal agreement with their child in order to restrict his computer use. It was made on Sunday morning, and by Sunday lunch time the child had already broken the agreement, citing 'aggressive monster beheading' withdrawal symptoms as the grounds for his transgression.I do know of a considerably more effective way to restrict your child on the computer. This method is sneaky-safe, and does not take withdrawal symptoms as an excuse. It is a computer control program called Chronoger; written by the acclaimed software development company SoftForYou. Inherent in the program is everything that you will need to restrict not only when your child can use the computer, but how he or she can use it too; when for doing homework, and when for entertainment.ii. Secondly, it invokes a �state of want.� This will be covered more in-depth later. Let�s just see if you can �grab� this. If your wish is �I want to be rich� the universe will answer you by delivering the state of �wanting to be rich.� Therefore, the answer is: you�re poor.d) �I want a ranch style house in Manhattan.� --Often people offer up contradictory wishes so the universe has no choice but to deliver up contradictory results or no results.The word 'unhealthy', supposes a negative influence on your child's physical and mental/social development. Physical problems include a bad posture due to a poor sitting position, or deteriorating eyesight due to too much time spent looking at the screen. Mental/social problems include a feeling of alienation from the real world, and less opportunity to develop real life social skills.There you will find the answers to some wishes: A free e-book on �Treasure Mapping� (AKA vision boards) that will help you organize and create amazing, effective visual treasure maps for your dreams and desires. We promise it is a wish granted and a powerful, practical tool for making wishes come true. You will also be introduced to our powerful, magical DVD kit titled �The Instrument: For Manifesting the Secret and Putting Attraction into Action.� All of our media and books are tools to help you be �awareful� of what you wish for.By installing the program onto your child's computer, you will be able to select for each day of the week when and how long your child can use the Internet, play games, enter chat programs, and use the computer as a whole. Your child will not be able to change these settings, which are protected by an administrator (parent) password.Be as specific as possible. Add �experiential� detail. Example (a) is already very elaborate. Let�s elaborate on (b):(2) �Amen� comes from the Hebrew: "truth," used adverbially as an expression of agreement. --surely, -- from root a-m-n "to be trustworthy, confirm, support." So Amen is just a big exclamation on the declaration. �It is so!� �Your wish is a commandment that is already done.�What if the wisher started out with full awareness and then made a more specific, deliberate wish? And what if the wisher entered into the wish without fear? By declaring �Be careful of what you wish for� one invokes caution. Caution is literally rooted (from Latin and by definition) in fear. It�s about being �on guard� and defending from harm. So, this very phrase �Be careful for what you wish for,� creates (self inflicts) a negative vibe into whatever it is you wish for. And, since we are always wishing�well�you can see where this might lead. This very self-defeating construct is found throughout many of our everyday words, phrases and language. Our initial lesson in overcoming this �curse� is to become AWARE of the denotations (meanings) and the emotional connotations of the very tools (words) that we invoke creation with.The movies that treat substance abuse as a serious subject tend to be fairly serious movies, not surprisingly. A good example would be the film Basketball Diaries, starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio. The film features scenes of heroin addiction and withdrawal, which could serve to inform someone who has no idea what a person goes through during drug rehab. Another movie featuring heroin use, Trainspotting, is one of the more well-known movies about drug addiction and might be a bit too graphic for many watchers to handle.i) They are all in the PRESENT tense. (more on this later.)(3) For powerful tools on visualization and clarity, please visit http://manifestthesecret.comOf course, in the current atmosphere, with many people more likely to face prescription drug abuse instead of street drug usage, movies such as this might not seem as relevant to some viewers. This is particular true when it comes to older films such as the 1988 Michael Keaton movie Clean and Sober. Of course, that may change in the coming years as Hollywood catches up to reality. We may also see more light-hearted fare dealing with the issues realistically, such as 28 Days and its look at alcohol rehab with recent Oscar winner Sandra Bullock. Sometimes, entertainment can inform.Examples of troublesome wishes:The truth is, we are always wishing. Every thought and emotion puts out an energetic wish. The above phrase warns with a caution: �Be careful�� Indeed, many of the tales involving wishes end with tragic results as the wisher finds that he was not very clear about what he wished for and hence, suffered the consequences. Of course, the results (or story) had a �sunny side� in that its purpose was to teach the wisher something important-- probably to get really clear about what he or she wanted or what was truly important. Hence, the wisher learned a valuable lesson.b) �I just want to be rich.� -- There�s two issues here:i. Firstly, what does rich mean? It�s an abstract concept to most people. What does it specifically mean for you? A million in the bank? A personal masseuse? Be clear.�Asleep at the Wheel.� Have you ever really thought about the profound �truth� this depicts? Whether awake or asleep, the car is in motion. A powerful force (machine) is engaged and moving forward. If one is unconscious, that force will still be applied. But to what? Who knows? Most likely, it will not be used to get one to the desired destination. The results are definitely unpredictable and probably disastrous.Are you afraid to make more and more specific wishes? Are you paralyzed to make such detailed, elaborate, lavish demands? Then you are in a state of �being careful of what you wish for.� Often, this happens because we know that if we are very specific, we will clearly know if the wish is not granted. We are afraid to �test� or �tempt� the universe. We are afraid to find out that the truth might be that our wishes and prayers don�t come true. Guess what? If you buy into this worry, they will not. It�s a self-fulfilling prophecy. It becomes the dreaded, diabolical wish. Know that there is no test at hand. This is the law. There is no worry in a deliberate, intentional wish. Your word is the creative force of the universe, and the Law of Attraction is already granting your wish. You�re just going to have to trust and �let it go.� KNOW it is so. AMEN!(2)Connotation is very important as it �sets-off� one�s emotional state around the word. Obviously, we want to use words that empower us (towards positive emotion). Often, the connotation is skewed because we are not clear on the denotation (correct meaning) of the word. Ages of wisdom are embedded in words and phrases. We can use this to our advantage just by becoming clear about the word itself. Using words and phrases without being accurate on their definitions is commonplace and often a huge cause in problematic wishes. If you haphazardly use words or you have vague, inaccurate or outright incorrect understandings of the words, you�re going to end-up with similarly wrong results.b) I just want to be rich.Okay. You certainly know some variation of this tale. And it always ends up badly. Of course, those like Robbie and Aladdin usually do learn �their lesson.� So it isn�t so bad�(1) Many religious doctrines teach that we are �Made in the image of God.� Many people look at this �backwards� and anthropomorphize God --give God the limited qualities of humans or the physical appearance of a person. The truth is we are made in the nature and ability of God. We are co-creators.The powerful Law of Attraction is always in motion. Very often chaotic results happen from our unclear or not well-thought-out wishes (or prayers). So the �victims� of wishes-gone-bad learned and then cautioned to others: �Be careful of what you wish for!�We are aware that we attract everything to us, for better or worse, joy or pain, richer or poorer, you know the rest. We create our experience and manifest everything around us through our feelings and thoughts. The knowledge of this can be used powerfully. We have the opportunity to consciously adjust our thoughts and feelings so that we can become deliberate, intentional creators.No wonder we�re all leery of wishes! Do they really come true? And if so, will we be punished by them!?c) I want a good man.Aside from the last few on the list, they�re all vague and, therefore, it�s hard to predict what will happen. (This commonly leads people to believe that their wishes are not being fulfilled or prayers answered because the desire is so unspecific that one will easily miss the vague or confusing results when they actually do show up. Or, the results are actually just a continuation of the �status� quo---the wish is constantly being granted and there is no change. Take (a) for example:Perhaps the usage is just �off� by a �smidge.� Like a gun (or a magic wand), if one is off by the slightest angle at the source, the target can be missed by a great length resulting in completely different (if not devastating) effects. Here�s our first adjustment, which, indeed, is the very foundation of this practical and magical lesson: �Be AWAREFUL of what you wish for!�We cannot help but create. We are creators.(1) Pain and �trouble� typically occur when we do not create consciously. Just as the Genie exclaimed, �your wish is my command,� the Universe is always fulfilling our wishes, no matter what they are. If we are not deliberate and intentional with our thoughts and feelings, our �wishes� are, at minimum, vague or contradictory. At maximum (worst case) they are detrimental.One family told me how they recently took the computer out of their son's bedroom, and put it into the sitting room, from where they could more easily restrict its use. Unfortunately however, with a streak of sneakiness not unknown to generations of teenagers beforehand, their son would tiptoe down to the lounge after the parents had gone to bed, and reveled away on the computer all night long. The parents only began to suspect something when they found the child one morning in the lounge snoring away with his head on the desk.b) I go to the bank every month and deposit a check worth over $100,000. I love to count the zeroes! The check reads �Please pay to the order of� my name! The bank line is short. It�s a little chilly, but the teller is very friendly. At the end of the year, the gross income on my tax return reads 1,356,753.48. My tax due is 356,000. Leaving me over a million dollars in pure profit.e) I wish people would stop bothering me. Or: I wish people would leave me alone.ii) They do no state a �want.� They simply make a declaration of �what is so.�Now that is magic! We cannot help but create. The universe is always taking care of the wish. Your mission, therefore, is to become more and more aware. This is the great adventure before us. It�s not the job before us for who wants or likes to do any job? This is our great privilege. We GET to do this! This is the celebration of continuing awareness that we now embark on. We all want to learn, we just don�t want to �be taught.� In the spirit of child-like curiosity and amazement, we will re-learn our vocabulary, and re-relearn how to �spell� so that we may have a life filled with magic.Go forth and be �awareful� of what you wish for. I wish you joy, clarity, detail, awareness, and intention in your deliberate creation.a) �I�m tired of being broke.��You have just declared that you are tired and broke. Wish granted! This wish invariably will be answered as keeping you tired and broke. You will have no idea it�s actually being fulfilled by the universe because it�s �more of the same� of what you already have. You will experience the state of �tired.� You�ll also find yourself struggling financially. Also, since �broke� is somewhat vague, you could end up in various stages of non-function (broke): emotionally, physically, and financially. Without question, your (effective) use of the law of attraction is broken. You are not just short on funds, you are actually short-on-funds because your view of income, outgo, and abundance is truly �broken.�Calm and empty handed, your child is being made aware that you intend to restrict their use of the computer starting from tomorrow. You know your child spends too much time on it. Perhaps your child comes home from school, buries him or her self in the bedroom, and instantly goes on the computer for a few hours. Perhaps he or she just uses it for a couple of hours a day, the session which begins 5 minutes after their bedtime. However your child misuses the computer, you have to choose the best way to restrict their use. The scenarios are numerous, but effective solutions harder to come by.c) �I want a good man.� -- What is a good man? Be specific.

There you will find the answers to some wishes: A free e-book on �Treasure Mapping� (AKA vision boards) that will help you organize and create amazing, effective visual treasure maps for your dreams and desires. We promise it is a wish granted and a powerful, practical tool for making wishes come true. You will also be introduced to our powerful, magical DVD kit titled �The Instrument: For Manifesting the Secret and Putting Attraction into Action.� All of our media and books are tools to help you be �awareful� of what you wish for.




Author: William Mark Lae


Does Hollywood Glamorize Drug Addiction?


For those who have struggled with addiction or spent time in a drug rehab program in the past, the reality of substance abuse isn't a pretty one. The same holds true for those who have watched family members or friends go through this ordeal. For those who have or are dealing with the realities of substance abuse, it may seem strange or even tasteless that Hollywood chooses to explore this world in film, sometimes in a less-than-realistic manner. Drug addiction (and sometimes even drug rehabilitation) is featured in a wide variety of movies. Some may feel that these flicks serve to glamorize drug use and addiction, failing to highlight just how devastating the effects can be. Others might think that there are films out there that give a fairly accurate portrayal -- maybe not enough to make them a tool in a drug addiction center, but they might give a layman a better understanding of the effects of the disease known as addiction.


d) I want a ranch style house in Manhattan.

Of course, in the current atmosphere, with many people more likely to face prescription drug abuse instead of street drug usage, movies such as this might not seem as relevant to some viewers. This is particular true when it comes to older films such as the 1988 Michael Keaton movie Clean and Sober. Of course, that may change in the coming years as Hollywood catches up to reality. We may also see more light-hearted fare dealing with the issues realistically, such as 28 Days and its look at alcohol rehab with recent Oscar winner Sandra Bullock. Sometimes, entertainment can inform.




Author: Sarah Michaels


Nightlife in Long Beach NY


What is the best way to cap off a day of fun in the sun spent on a pristine white sand beach? How about partying all night bathed by ocean kissed breezes, along a strip of wild and exotic bars and night clubs that runs the length of the beach just a few feet inland? This is summer night life in Long Beach NY, a hidden jewel located on the south shore of Long Island New York.


Other places to go after hours in Long Beach include the Twisted Kilt, which is known for its generous drink specials and its eclectic crowd, the Whales tail, which is so popular they often have to open the front of the restaurant to let people spill out onto the sidewalk, and the Tiki Bar, which generally caters to a more mature crowd, and features live music and outdoor grilling.However, TTS�s most common use is in the IVR (http://www.plumvoice.com) industry, where it has long been a staple of the technology. In IVR systems, TTS translates the text in call flows into messages transmitted to callers into the system. While most IVR systems also incorporate recording technology to transmit recorded messages, TTS enables call-flow designers to quickly create call flows with any text they need.As the evening ends and the sun begins to rise, there are few sights more inspiring then that of the rosy dawn rising above the waves of the Long Beach shore. As a salty breeze sweeps in off the water, the day begins again, the shops open, the residents emerge from their homes, and the city settles back into its peaceful demeanor. It will be winter soon, and the cabanas and beach bars will close their doors against the harsh cold of winters might. Still, the wild summer nights of long beach are always there, just beyond the sunset, awaiting those who would explore their endless possibilities.

As the evening ends and the sun begins to rise, there are few sights more inspiring then that of the rosy dawn rising above the waves of the Long Beach shore. As a salty breeze sweeps in off the water, the day begins again, the shops open, the residents emerge from their homes, and the city settles back into its peaceful demeanor. It will be winter soon, and the cabanas and beach bars will close their doors against the harsh cold of winters might. Still, the wild summer nights of long beach are always there, just beyond the sunset, awaiting those who would explore their endless possibilities.




Author: Joey Longbeach


Breathing For Optimal Weight Training


In the world of fitness, there can be a vast difference in the method of which an individual will chose to maintain their health. For many, even a healthy combination of different exercises throughout the week will center around a preferred exercise. These favorites can range from the serenity of a low impact yoga session to the grunt work of a steel-assisted resistance program. Through all the different tastes, there is one crucial element that applies for all � breathing. Correct breathing will insure that plenty of oxygen makes its way through your body and sustains your essential bout of exercise.


In the mid-1980s, Stephen Hawking first began using a custom speech synthesizer attached to his wheelchair. Hawking uses software that enables him to choose words from menus using a switch in his hand, then use a speech synthesizer to vocalize the words.TTS goes back to the 1939 World�s Fair and the introduction of the Voder synthesizer, which was the first machine to electronically create speech. In 1961, Bell Labs demonstrated the first speech synthesis by a computer.Weight lifting specifically has many rules of thumb when performing each repetition. One common mistake is the urge to hold one�s breath, most often referred to as the Valsalva Maneuver. While the Valsalva Maneuver is utilized in the medical field (to measure the autonomic reflex of cardio-pulmonary functioning), recreation (diver�s use it for clearing ears), entertainment (a modified version is used by trumpeters) and even in our daily life (in the bathroom�if you catch my drift), the combination of breath-holding mixed with lifting weights puts your health and safety at risk. Holding your breath heavily increases your blood pressure, may cause headaches, dizziness or lead to unconsciousness and even land you in the hospital with a stroke.While early researchers envisioned TTS as a learning tool for reading disabilities or a way for the blind to enjoy books, today�s researchers are working to find uses in an array of industries including business, entertainment and medicine as well as education.

Though breathing is an involuntary process, it can enhanced by your own conscientiousness. Proper breathing takes practice as studies show that up to 83% of adults have developed improper techniques. Collectively, all the facets of proper breathing will not only insure an effective workout, but also lower your stress (including all of its disease-ridden effects), rid your body of a fair amount of toxins and lead to overall better health.




Author: Sherri L Dodd


Text-to-Speech: Reading Tool to IVR


Text-to-speech (TTS), fundamental to technologies such as IVR systems (http://www.plumvoice.com/products/ivr-systems) is the creation of human speech from text characters. Most famously, TTS is what Stephen Hawking, who suffers from Lou Gehrig�s disease, uses to speak.


With this technology, Hawking has been able to write several books, give frequent lectures and even narrate a television show. Perhaps because of his disability, he has one of the most recognizable voices around.Another common mistake is chest breathing. When a person breathes through their chest, their upper body will rise with each inhalation. This method takes a lot of energy to execute as you will need far more breaths per minute and still be less oxygenated than if you were to perform the correct method which is stomach breathing. You may have learned this if you are a fan of Yoga class, in which Pranayama uses controlled and deep cleansing breathing. When you breathe through your stomach, you will notice your stomach expands and your chest, nor upper body, will move much at all. As a woman in snug-fitting workout attire, the last thing we want to hear is let our tummy expand when inhaling, but if you want to insure an effective routine throughout your session, you will need to supply your body with adequate oxygen which is done through stomach breathing.By day a beach town, Long Beach is dotted with unique shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries, and restaurants serving a variety of fine cuisines. The centerpiece is its famous boardwalk, which runs several miles along Park Ave., the cities traditional commercial center. However as the sun sets and the party begins, the focus turns to the areas West End, a two mile long half mile wide stretch of land bordered by beach on one side and bay on the other. This area has the cities highest concentration of restaurants and cafes, many of which convert after hours into some of the trendiest bars and night clubs in long island. The result of such a concentration of evening entertainment so close to the beach front, is a night time mile long revelry of drink and merriment which can last until the wee hours of the morning.To assist you with your breathing, remember to breathe through pursed lips. After an invigorating inhalation, exhaling through pursed lips will maintain air pressure in your airways. In effect, it will help your airway clear out more stale air, in addition to controlling your breathing rate (include shortness of breath), increasing the flow of air out of your lungs and reducing your bodily energy required to take the next breath.

While early researchers envisioned TTS as a learning tool for reading disabilities or a way for the blind to enjoy books, today�s researchers are working to find uses in an array of industries including business, entertainment and medicine as well as education.




Author: Charlie E. Smith


How to Choose the Perfect Songs for your Wedding Reception


Sometimes finding the right songs for the biggest moments of your wedding can be a daunting task. After all, there�s much you need to consider (like you don�t have enough stuff to stress out about already!).


Some couples have chosen to allow their party members to dance with their significant others instead of whom they walked down the aisle with. This is fine, and may save a few awkward (and jealous) moments, but make sure that this is planned out with your DJ and your bridal party in advance. Doing this will double the number of people on your dance floor and a larger group of people will be a bit harder to keep in one place for very long. Make sure everyone knows what the plan is and what is expected of them. Plus, it is imperative that you have everyone�s names at the time of your consultation. Adding names at the last minute does increase the possibility of your DJ making an error, and we HATE making errors. But we are only human. The more you plan it, the easier it will go for everyone involved.Christ Church: Located near 2nd Street and above Market, Historic Christ Church dates to 1695 and is an appropriate place to visit for the revolutionary War Tour. Christ Church was one of the first parishes of the Church of England in the new world. The Christ Church Burial Ground includes the tombs of some famous early Americans including Ben Franklin who was interred there. This historic, early American landmark is a site that student groups will not want to miss.Now, all of this may seem like a lot to consider when choosing songs, but it�s really much easier than it appears. Don�t stress out about it! The main thing to remember is to LISTEN. Don�t just go to iTunes and play snippets of songs. Take a few minutes to really listen to some songs. Besides, with all of the chaos normally associated with planning a wedding, taking a few moments to sit back, relax, breathe and listen will certainly help take some of the tension off. Enjoy the process! Once you relax a bit, the right song will come to you.Not far from Washington D.C. is one of the most famous estates on American soil. Mount Vernon was George Washington�s Home, and was a working farm as well as an estate home in the Early American style. Both are well preserved. Living history programs including an actress who plays the part of Martha Washington, Our First Lady, and demonstrations of Early American farming techniques are some of the highlights of the Mount Vernon tour. Students can visit the Eighteenth Century house, farm, and gristmill for an authentic glimpse into what it must have been like to live during Washington�s time.The Yorktown Battlefield Museum details it as the place where Virginia�s colonial government was established in 1691. Because of its strategic location on the York River, one of the main tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, Yorktown was a highly contested Naval post during the Revolutionary War, and so was the appropriate place for the final battle to be fought. Student tour groups will learn a great deal about the culmination of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown and therefore, should not miss this destination.The Symbian 3 operating System Works in conjunction with a 680 MHz processor with a 3D graphics accelerator to provide a fantastic user experience; the screen and interface is lightning fast, whilst homescreens can be customised to the users liking with widgets and apps. A long list of entertainment features is provided, such as a number of pre-installed games, or FM radio player and versatile internal media player which supports numerous music and video file formats. Additionally, a document editor which is compatible with Microsoft Office documents and a voice memo recorder are provided to keep you productive in the workplace.Still, sometimes you may think that you don�t have a song that is �yours�. What was the first song the two of you danced to? Is there a ballad by an artist that the two of you are big fans of? Was there a song playing in the background the night he proposed to you? These are things to think about.The main thing to remember is that this is your moment to share with the people closest to you. Make it meaningful, make it fun, and make it special.Mother/Son Dance � There are tons of ideas for daddy/daughter dances, but seemingly few choices for the mother/son dance. This isn�t necessarily true; they�re just not so obvious sometimes. The same rules apply as with the daddy/daughter dance; if there�s a song in your groom�s family history that means a lot to them, use it!Bouquet Toss/Garter Removal/Garter Toss � This is something we will be discussing more in a later column. If you decide to do this, there will be several songs you will need; one song for the ladies for the bouquet toss, one for the gents for the garter toss, and a song for the garter removal. There may be others needed as well, depending on what you want to do. This is certainly the most lighthearted moment of the evening so you can have fun with this as well. Just remember�your grandmother is sitting right there�Betsy Ross House: Nestled in Old City Philadelphia, not far from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall is Betsy Ross�s historic home. Betsy Ross made the first American flag and is one of the earliest women patriots. Student tour groups will enjoy a short tour of her home and the story of how she made the first American flag.There are a few things to consider. Will the bridal party also be introduced at this point? Will your parents also be introduced? Do you want one song for everyone, or do you want a separate song for your bridal party and one for you and your groom? Do you want something a bit mellow for your parents to walk in to, and then get a bit louder as your progress through the rest of the introductions?The main thing to remember - this is your big moment. Make it special not only for you, but for your guests as well.There are a few other points during the course of your reception that will require some music to help make the moments special. It may not seem like a big deal, but having music for these moments add to the overall presentation at your reception. They help set the mood and tone of the entire evening. Let�s take a look�Bridal Party Dance � The first question we often get regarding this song is �Does the bride & groom stay on the dance floor during this dance?� The answer is �Yes�. It looks a little strange when the bride and groom leave the dance floor with their closest friends on it.Washington Crossing ParkThe Nokia E7 stays connected to the appropriate cellular networks by virtue of class 32 versions of both GPRS & EDGE. The Nokia E7 also provides a fantastic internet browsing experience, with its initial means of connection provided by 3G coverage, whereby an HSDPA connection provides download speeds of up to 10.2 mega bytes per second. Should users wish to achieve a faster connection, they can take advantage of local wireless networks, thanks to full Wi-Fi connectivity. Bluetooth is also provided to allow users to connect to compatible mobile phones, and micro USB connections allow the handset to be connected to devices such as computers.Another thing you may want to consider is the length of the song. �In Your Eyes� may be the perfect song for you, but the track is nearly 6 minutes long. That�s a long time to be out there - the two of you�alone with everyone�s eyes upon you�feeling paranoid yet? Don�t be afraid to ask your DJ to fade the song out early.How to find the songs � Didn�t think that there were this many songs to choose, did you? Have no fear�we�re here to help.But wait�there�s more�!There are three very important things to remember when choosing songs. These may seem obvious, but you�d be surprised. Plus these �rules� apply to any song chosen for any of the ceremonial dances.Bridal Dance � This is THE most important song of the night. Next to seeing you kiss at the altar at the end of the ceremony, this is the one of your most romantic events; your big moment alone on the dance floor. So the song has to be special.For student tour groups taking the tour from the West Coast or the Midwest, flying into Norfolk, Virginia, and flying out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania makes a great deal of sense for the Revolutionary War tour because it saves time. Students coming from closer locations may want to consider alternate flying routes to save time and cover the most distance possible. The educational travel professionals at my company schedule the student tour with everyone�s comfort and convenience in mind.George Washington led 2,500 troops across the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776 from Buck�s County Pennsylvania to Trenton to attack an army of 1,500 and won. This victory came at a low point in the Revolutionary War. Students will want to visit the Pennsylvania side of Washington Crossing to see the museum, and should time permit, cross to the New Jersey side to see the landing area and the road used by the continental army to march to Trenton and attack. The trip to Washington Crossing is a short one hour journey from Philadelphia and well worth it for its historical significance during the Revolutionary period.2. Make sure both of you actually LIKE the song. For example, you may really like Lonestar�s �Amazed�, but if country music makes your groom�s teeth itch, you need to choose another song. Or, he may really like that �one� Metallica ballad, but you hate it. Next, please.In yet another example, a bride�s father was once considered a great disco dancer, so the bride chose �Last Dance� by Donna Summer�and then had the DJ open the dance floor to all of the guests when the song�s disco beat kicked in. So it need not be what �everyone else� does. Make the moment unique and special.Having said all of this, actually choosing a bridal party song tends to be a bit easier. If you have been trying to choose between two songs for your bridal dance, you can use both; one song for the two of you and one for your bridal party.Philadelphia: Important Sites for a Student Tour of Revolutionary War1. Make sure the song you choose is one that the two of you can actually dance to! You may be able to tear up a dance floor, but your groom may have two left feet. Picking a song with an odd tempo may make him feel awkward, especially out on a dance floor in front of his friends and family. Try to keep it simple.And of course, check out the song lists that we have included on www.mikestaff.com. Many talented and experienced DJs were consulted when compiling these lists, so there are a lot of ideas there for the taking. Ask your DJ for ideas when you consult with him. Use his experience and knowledge. That�s what we�re here for!Yorktown Virginia � A Must See on the Student Travel TourIf that doesn�t seem to work, start listening to songs on the radio a bit closer. Listen to the lyrics. Eventually you will find a song that will express what you want to say to each other on your wedding day�and that�s your song!Introduction Music � This is the big moment; your Grand Entrance when you and your groom are first brought into the hall to the cheers of all your friends and loved ones who have gathered to celebrate your wedding. So naturally, you will want to choose music to highlight the moment.Yorktown Battlefields are a primary destination for the Revolutionary War tour of the East. In 1781, General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered with 8,300 troops, ending the American Revolution in Yorktown. Yet the story leading up to this surrender, and the battles fought before it took place are engaging and numerous. Student travel groups will want to take the 7-mile or 9 mile driving tours of Yorktown Battlefields to have a fuller understanding of the scope of this final battle and Cornwallis� surrender.3. Is the song appropriate for a bridal dance? Let�s face it�you may both really like the song, but �Love Bites� by Def Leppard does NOT make a good bridal song. Don�t laugh�it�s happened! (And there were many rather confused wedding guests that night).First of all, start early. Don�t wait until the last minute to choose the songs. These will be some of the most important moments of your wedding. Take as much care in choosing songs for these moments as you did in choosing the hall, your flowers or your DJ!There are other historic sites that date back to revolutionary times and are significant. For this tour, I have concentrated on the major high points of the war and the major historic sites. Student travel groups wishing to book a tour with a Revolutionary War theme can email: info@educationaltravelconsultants.com or visit http://www.educationaltravelconsultants.com for more information.Again, this is a BIG moment, and one you want to capitalize on. Use this moment to really pump up your guests.Teachers may visit http://www.nps.gov/york/forteachers/yorktowneducationalprograms.htm and with enough advance notice, may book special interepretive programs that are in sync with curriculum objectives.Yorktown Battlefield MuseumHaving said that, this moment can be as full of pomp and circumstance as you want, or can be as fun and rowdy as you�d like. There are some �standards� such as �Celebration�, �Let�s Get It Started� or �Get the Party Started�. But our DJs have used everything from �Here Comes the Bride� to the Austin Powers theme song, from �In the Mood� to the Blues Brothers, from the Chicago Bulls theme song to the Imperial March from �Star Wars�, from the U of M fight song to one of the songs used for the �C.S.I.� TV shows. As you can see, the possibilities here are quite endless.

Now, all of this may seem like a lot to consider when choosing songs, but it�s really much easier than it appears. Don�t stress out about it! The main thing to remember is to LISTEN. Don�t just go to iTunes and play snippets of songs. Take a few minutes to really listen to some songs. Besides, with all of the chaos normally associated with planning a wedding, taking a few moments to sit back, relax, breathe and listen will certainly help take some of the tension off. Enjoy the process! Once you relax a bit, the right song will come to you.




Author: Mike Staff


Washington D.C. and Vicinity � a Revolutionary War Tour


Many student travel groups I have toured with are visiting the East Coast for the first time. I like to offer these types of groups a view of Early American life that spans many of the Eastern states, with a focus on the Revolutionary War period.


We recommend something upbeat or mid-tempo for this and keep it light-hearted. And again, this can be almost anything. Some couples choose to let their Grand Entrance song play out if they go directly to the cake cutting after their introduction.Daddy/Daughter Dance � This is, of course, a tradition, but this doesn�t mean you have to be traditional about it. Sure, �Daddy�s Little Girl� is still used. Of course �Butterfly Kisses� was created for this moment. And it seems nowadays that there�s a new song coming out of Nashville about once a month that�s tailor made for the daddy/daughter dance.The main thing to remember is that this symbolizes your �last� dance that your father will have with his now-no-longer little girl, so this is a song that should be special to both of you. This doesn�t mean it has to be a sappy moment. You can have fun with this if you like. It all depends on the personalities of yourself and your father. Naturally, your best bet is to consult with your father, and your mother as well (mothers tend to remember things better than fathers sometimes!).Listen to the radio. Go to your music collection. Browse through music stores. Poke around through iTunes or the like. Ask your friends, especially those who have already gotten married. Ask your family.In order to understand the Revolutionary War within the larger scheme of things, I advise teachers coordinating student tour groups to visit Yorktown and Mount Vernon in Virginia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. Boston, Massachusettes is also on the list of destinations for the Revolutionary War Tour, but in the interest of keeping the trip brief and manageable, Boston is usually excluded. History and government teachers may want to offer an overview of Boston and the role it played during the Revolutionary War period prior to the student travel trip.Since the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence from British Colonial rule occurred in Philadelphia, many would consider it the birthplace of democracy. Thus, Philadelphia is on the Itinerary for the Revolutionary War Tour. There are many prominent sites to enjoy in Philadelphia.Again, think about songs that may have special meaning to those you have chosen to stand up with you. For example, I attended a bonfire once with a number of good friends and there was a moment when someone pulled out a guitar and played �You�ve Got a Friend��and there we all were; swaying back and forth. singing loudly, A couple of years later, one of the attendees at that bonfire remembered this and chose that song to be their bridal party dance. And sure enough, that moment happened again on the dance floor. Consult with the members of your bridal party; they can be a good source of ideas.Have no fear; it doesn�t have to be a stressful situation. Here are some things to consider when choosing those special songs for your big day.The daddy/daughter dance may get most of the attention, but the mother/son dance is JUST as important to your groom and his mother. Usually your groom�s mother will have ideas, but don�t keep your groom out of the loop!�Love & Marriage� by Frank Sinatra is popular here, but sometimes brides balk at using the theme to �Married With Children� (remember the Bundys?). If nothing else it does usually get a chuckle or two. Choosing a song with a food or sweets theme, like �Ice Cream�, �Sugar Sugar�, �Sweetest Thing� or �How Sweet It Is� always works. You can even go as far as Weird Al�s �Eat It�. Again, this is a light moment so have fun with it.Cake Cutting � Often couples will choose a song to highlight the cake cutting ceremony. This one isn�t really a necessity per se, but it does help to draw attention to the cake cutting.One great example�one of our DJs was asked to play �Puff the Magic Dragon� as the daddy/daughter dance recently. This may seem like it�s an odd choice at first, but this was a song that the bride�s father would sing to his young children when they would go to bed at night. So when the song was played at her wedding, both the bride and her father were in tears, as were the bride�s siblings gathered at the edge of the dance floor. In fact, there wasn�t a dry eye in the house as 180 guests began singing along with the song! In another very similar situation, �On Top of Spaghetti� was once used, apparently having something to do with the bride�s love of spaghetti when she was a child. If there�s a song like this in your family history, use it!There are no real rules for this one, so you can be as creative and individual as you like. Consult with your bridal party for this one, and check out or list of ideas here on our website.The handset measures 122.7x 62.4x 13.6 millimeters, whilst weighing in at an impressive 176 g, which is relatively lightweight for a phone which has a separate keyboard unit. The Nokia E7 comes with a large 4 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen which is great for viewing photos and videos thanks to its pixel resolution of 360x 640 which is able to display up to 16 million individual colours. The screen comes with an impressive spec list in its own right, boasting multi-touch input support, proximity and accelerometer sensors scratch resistant surface, touch sensitive controls and even handwriting recognition.Historic Revolutionary War Sites Near Washington D.C.Liberty Bell: Though it is broken and not in use the Liberty Bell is on display for all to see now at a special location between 5th and 6th on Market Street in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell Center has exhibits and a movie to explain the significance of the Liberty Bell in American History.Most of the time there are obvious choices for your ceremonial dances. There�s that one song that the two of you have always considered �yours�. But maybe the choices aren�t so obvious. So how to find them�?

There are other historic sites that date back to revolutionary times and are significant. For this tour, I have concentrated on the major high points of the war and the major historic sites. Student travel groups wishing to book a tour with a Revolutionary War theme can email: info@educationaltravelconsultants.com or visit http://www.educationaltravelconsultants.com for more information.




Author: Howard Clemens


He Nokia E7 Has A Slide Out Qwerty Keyboard For Easy Texting


The Nokia E7 is a recently released Smartphone which boasts highlights including a slide out QWERTY keyboard, 4 inch touchscreen, and the versatile Symbian 3 operating system. It is technologically advanced makes a great choice for those who send a lot of text messages and emails, but do not want to sacrifice multimedia and social networking features.


Some brides have been willing to drop the bridal party dance all together in favor of making life easier for everyone, avoiding awkward moments or because they just want to get to the party. This is fine, but keep in mind that the bridal party dance is a great opportunity for your photographer to get some good shots of your bridal party. If you still feel that you want to drop the bridal dance, make arrangements with your photographer to get pictures of your party during the day.Some couples are choosing to combine the bridal dance and the bridal party dance -- one song for everything. This is a good idea if you have a small bridal party or if you are uncomfortable being the center of attention. Whatever you decide to do comes down to planning; making sure you let your DJ and your bridal party know what you want to do, i.e. when you want the bridal party to join you on the dance floor.Independence Hall: Visit the place where the signers of the Declaration of Independence sat and had discourse on this historic document before penning their names in old fashioned ink. Independence Hall is a well preserved and maintained site and is well worth the visit.One of the highlights of this handset is the fantastic 8 mega pixel digital camera. This operates at 3264x 2448 pixels, and comes with fixed-focus, face detection and dual-LED flash as standard. Geo-tagging is included also, which operates thanks to GPS and allows users to keep track of where they took their photos. As an added bonus, users can shoot high definition video footage with the camera, in 720p quality at a rate of 25 fps. There is a secondary camera located on the front of the handset which can be used for tasks such as video calling.As before, another thing to keep in mind is the length of the song. For example, if you want your DJ to introduce your best man and maid of honor, the other 16 members of your bridal party, both sets of parents, and acknowledge your flower girls and ring bearers, choosing a short 2 minute long song like �What a Wonderful World� is NOT a good idea. The song will end before your parents are brought out onto the dance floor! Conversely, choosing a 5 � minute long song like Celine Dion�s �Because You Loved Me� when there are only 3 couples to introduce is a bit much. Again, feel free to have your DJ fade the song out early.

The Nokia E7 offers something different from the norm and is head turning thanks to its appealing aesthetics. It is available in several different colour options, meaning that users can choose a style which suits their personality. With such an impressive spec list and styling and you can expect to see a lot more of the Nokia E7.




Author: Chris Westley