Are bagging, sagging, wrinkled or puffy eyes making you unhappy about your appearance or making you feel older than you actually are? Do you look in the mirror and wish there was a way you could reverse the physical signs of aging on your face and get you back to the youthful and energetic look you once possessed? Well don’t despair, because eyelid surgeons like Dr. Amiya Prasad have come up with new ways to safely remove excess skin around the eyes, giving you the vibrant appearance you thought you could never achieve.
Dr. Prasad, the New York-based super specialist in eye and eyelid surgery, believes that the eyes are the most important feature on the face, especially when it comes to communication. He has developed a specialized approach for creating a natural, enhanced and improved overall look for eyes that are aging, drooping, sagging, bagging, wrinkled, lined or puffy.
The SmartLift Eyelift
Dr. Prasad’s “SmartLift eyelift” differs from traditional eyelid blepharoplasty surgery, and involves minimal risk, minimal incisions and minimal anesthesia to produce maximal results.
The first step in the SmartLift eyelift approach is to properly classify a person’s eyelids in terms of gender, age, ethnic background and skin condition. This analysis allows him to select an approach that is completely personalized to the patient. The SmartLift approach in combination with Dr. Prasad’s artistic touch truly makes all the difference in the beauty of the results.
When's The Right Time for Blepharoplasty?
Since there is no such thing as the right age for blepharoplasty surgery, it is up to the patient to decide whether they feel the need to undergo the operation. Dr. Prasad has helped patients as young as 14 and as old as 100 enhance their appearance through eyelid surgery, each one with their own unique cosmetic goals. The decision to have blepharoplasty surgery, however, is a highly personal choice, and no one should ever convince you to have cosmetic surgery.
The Benefits of Blepharoplasty
The most popular reason to have blepharoplasty surgery stems from the desire to look younger and fresher without making any drastic changes to the face. Puffy eyelids, pouch-like lower lids and drooping skin over the eyes can result from smoking, sun worshipping, excessive weight gain or high stress, and become more noticeable with age. A blepharoplasty, however, can reverse this process.
Blepharoplasty is quite common in women who have difficulty applying makeup due to extra skin around the eyes. Many women over the age of 40 also complain that their upper eyelid skin has become loose and irritated as a result of the natural aging process.
Dr. Prasad’s blepharoplasty involves the removal of excess skin and fat with a stitching technique that leaves virtually no marks or scars on the upper eyelid skin, so even your hairdresser will have a hard time seeing that an incision was made.
Candidates for upper or lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery include anyone who is looking for a vibrant, energetic, rejuvenated and youthful appearance, or anyone who feels that their droopy, puffy or sagging eyes are making them look tired or disinterested in communicating with others.
A major benefit of this type of cosmetic surgery is the way the results make you feel about yourself and the way you look. , Eyelid surgery not only makes your eyes look younger and more alert, but can provide you with an enhanced self-esteem and confidence in your appearance.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Top Five SLR Cameras
If you are a professional photographer, a photography student or a photo enthusiast, or, if you are simply looking to freeze some memories in time, the first thing you need is the right camera. The SLR digital cameras available at retailers such as Cameta Camera, Best Buy and Amazon.com can start you on your journey towards capturing beautiful images with their specialized photographic equipment. Below are the top five recommended SLR cameras that can help get you started.
1. Olympus Evolt E-420
Weighing a mere 380 grams (or 13.4 ounces), the portable Olympus Evolt E-420 digital SLR camera is equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD on-screen AutoFocus, which works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot, displaying subjects in focus the instant the shutter is pressed half way.
The E-420 also features Face Detection Technology, that targets and locks up to eight faces, ensuring they are in focus and crystal clear for amazing portraits every time.
Shadow Adjustment Technology allows the Evolt to capture detail in the bright area of the frame, and opens up detail in the shadows, where other cameras would render too dark or underexposed.
The Perfect Shot preview option lets you see just how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get.
The Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm Digital Zoom Lens is a 3x standard zoom lens, the smallest and lightest in its class, featuring a closest focusing distance of only 25cm. The Extra-low Dispersion and two aspherical lens elements correct aberrations without increasing lens dimensions, and the circular aperture diaphragm enables defocusing, one of the big advantages of this lens.
2. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
The EOS Rebel XSi is one of the fastest cameras available today with 3.5 fps continuous shooting, up to 53 full-resolution JPEGs (or 6 RAW) images in a burst, instant startup times, speedy autofocus and reduced shutter lag time.
All relevant shooting information, including ISO, is displayed in the improved, high magnification viewfinder, which also provides a larger overall view with increased brightness and clarity. The viewfinder also makes it easy to change settings without moving the camera away from the eye.
The large 3.0-inch LCD monitor has 230,000 pixels with a viewing angle of 170 degrees and is perfect for Live View composition and viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options. The maximum brightness of the monitor is about 30% greater than its predecessor, which is beneficial when you’re using the camera in bright sunlight. The Display-Off sensor feature also automatically turns the bright TFT color LCD monitor off whenever the camera is at the photographer’s eye.
The Live View Function of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi makes it easy to grab odd-angle shots, and you can magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. The Live View Function can also be used remotely in the studio via a computer through a USB connection so you can view what your camera is about to capture on your PC monitor.
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Ashperical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. A circular aperture is used for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds and optimized lens coatings minimize flare and ghosting, which are prone to occur with digital cameras. The zoom lens is compact and lightweight, with an impressive macro close-focusing ability of 9.8” (or 25cm).
3. Nikon D90
The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera features Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System that advances precision in auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance in diverse shooting situations, giving you stunning images with point-and-shoot simplicity.
The Live View mode provides for easy image framing, even when shooting at odd angles, allowing users to frame their images on the large 3” high-resolution color LCD. Three contrast-detect AF modes allow photographers to focus on any point in the frame, enabling a greater variety of composition, and the face priority AF mode in the Live View provides for even sharper pictures of people.
Nikon’s 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor is coupled with Nikon’s industry-leading 12-bit advanced EXPEED image processing technologies, providing for color-independent pre-conditioning prior to A/D Conversion and working in harmony with high-precision digital image processing algorithms, producing natural-looking images that benefit from faithful color and tone reproduction, along with a wide dynamic range.
In terms of speed, the D90 has a power-up time of 0.15 seconds with a mere 65-millisecond shutter lag time, and a swift continuous shooting performance at 4.5 frames per second, which is ideal for shooting sporting events and other high speed subjects.
Long Exposure Noise Reduction is available on the D90 when shooting at shutter speeds of 8 seconds or slower, and the Nikon D90 provides high sensitivity between ISO 200-3200 to maximize available light and achieve optimal exposure. Sensitivity can be expanded to a low ISO of 100 with the Lo-1 mode or up to ISO 6400 using the Hi-1 mode.
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm lens is a high performance and efficient optic, useful in many scenarios, with key features including a wide-ratio 5.8x zoom, Nikon Vibration Reduction image stabilization, an Extra-low Dispersion glass element and an Aspherical lens element that virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity.
4. Nikon 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon 10.2-megapixel digital camera captures high-resolution images up to 3872 x 2592 pixels, and offers exceptional tonal range and clarity. With 230K pixels and a brightness adjustment feature, the 2.5” TFT-LCD monitor that comes standard on the Nikon has an optical single-lens reflex viewfinder for easy use.
The Nikon 10.2MP features a burst mode that lets you shoot continuously up to 3 fps, allowing photo enthusiasts to capture crisp, fast-action shots such as sporting events or children playing. The EXPEED 12-bit image processing system also allows for fast and accurate image processing and recording.
Nikon’s digital SLR camera has an ISO of up to 3200 to capture crystal-clear color photos, even in low-light conditions. The optical image stabilization option reduces camera shakes as well as vibration distortion for an enhanced image quality.
Eight white balance modes and a fine-tuning option provide for natural tones under different lighting conditions and eight scene modes are available to users, including auto, auto flash-off, close-up, child, sports, night, portrait and landscape. Color modes for the Nikon 10.2MP include normal, vivid, more vivid, softer and black and white with six special effects filters including green, red, blue intensifiers, cross screen (star), skylight and warm. Movie mode, which offers a stop-motion movie recording function, is also available on the SLR camera.
Upon purchasing the Nikon 10.2MP digital SLR camera, customers will receive an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor VR lens, a rechargeable Li-ion battery and charger, a USB cable, camera strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, rubber eyecup and accessory shoe cap with an owner’s manual.
5. Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon D40 is Nikon’s smallest digital SLR ever designed, weighing just over 16 ounces, making high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever before. The D40 is easy to use, and the point-and-shoot functionality makes it simple for even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful pictures.
The fast startup of the Nikon D40, combined with the super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting (at up to 2.5 frames per second), makes it easy to capture photos instantly. The D40 can shoot continuously, with the ability of capturing high-quality action sequences of children playing soccer, baseball and other sporting activities.
The larger and brighter 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, with three color display options, makes it easy to view playback images and function menus. The LCD monitor also enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification, with large type fonts and easy-to-view menus, as well as three all-new display options – classic, wallpaper and graphic.
The in-camera image editing devices available with the Nikon D40 provide for greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, featuring a number of highly versatile options including Nikon D-lighting, image trimming, red-eye correction, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, custom color filter effects and warm tone.
The large and accurate viewfinder on the Nikon D40 makes composition easier and makes focusing in low-light photography possible. The bright and sharp viewfinder ensures precise composition, with 0.8x magnification.
The built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control brings beautiful exposures to darkened conditions and adds a flash to outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots, as well as an added impact to daylight images.
The automatic exposure option also delivers eight digital Vari-Program modes including auto, auto (flash-off), landscape, portrait, sports, child, close-up or night portrait, each one adjusting automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, the D40 includes 3x AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens offers sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
1. Olympus Evolt E-420
Weighing a mere 380 grams (or 13.4 ounces), the portable Olympus Evolt E-420 digital SLR camera is equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD on-screen AutoFocus, which works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot, displaying subjects in focus the instant the shutter is pressed half way.
The E-420 also features Face Detection Technology, that targets and locks up to eight faces, ensuring they are in focus and crystal clear for amazing portraits every time.
Shadow Adjustment Technology allows the Evolt to capture detail in the bright area of the frame, and opens up detail in the shadows, where other cameras would render too dark or underexposed.
The Perfect Shot preview option lets you see just how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get.
The Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm Digital Zoom Lens is a 3x standard zoom lens, the smallest and lightest in its class, featuring a closest focusing distance of only 25cm. The Extra-low Dispersion and two aspherical lens elements correct aberrations without increasing lens dimensions, and the circular aperture diaphragm enables defocusing, one of the big advantages of this lens.
2. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
The EOS Rebel XSi is one of the fastest cameras available today with 3.5 fps continuous shooting, up to 53 full-resolution JPEGs (or 6 RAW) images in a burst, instant startup times, speedy autofocus and reduced shutter lag time.
All relevant shooting information, including ISO, is displayed in the improved, high magnification viewfinder, which also provides a larger overall view with increased brightness and clarity. The viewfinder also makes it easy to change settings without moving the camera away from the eye.
The large 3.0-inch LCD monitor has 230,000 pixels with a viewing angle of 170 degrees and is perfect for Live View composition and viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options. The maximum brightness of the monitor is about 30% greater than its predecessor, which is beneficial when you’re using the camera in bright sunlight. The Display-Off sensor feature also automatically turns the bright TFT color LCD monitor off whenever the camera is at the photographer’s eye.
The Live View Function of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi makes it easy to grab odd-angle shots, and you can magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. The Live View Function can also be used remotely in the studio via a computer through a USB connection so you can view what your camera is about to capture on your PC monitor.
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Ashperical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. A circular aperture is used for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds and optimized lens coatings minimize flare and ghosting, which are prone to occur with digital cameras. The zoom lens is compact and lightweight, with an impressive macro close-focusing ability of 9.8” (or 25cm).
3. Nikon D90
The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera features Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System that advances precision in auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance in diverse shooting situations, giving you stunning images with point-and-shoot simplicity.
The Live View mode provides for easy image framing, even when shooting at odd angles, allowing users to frame their images on the large 3” high-resolution color LCD. Three contrast-detect AF modes allow photographers to focus on any point in the frame, enabling a greater variety of composition, and the face priority AF mode in the Live View provides for even sharper pictures of people.
Nikon’s 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor is coupled with Nikon’s industry-leading 12-bit advanced EXPEED image processing technologies, providing for color-independent pre-conditioning prior to A/D Conversion and working in harmony with high-precision digital image processing algorithms, producing natural-looking images that benefit from faithful color and tone reproduction, along with a wide dynamic range.
In terms of speed, the D90 has a power-up time of 0.15 seconds with a mere 65-millisecond shutter lag time, and a swift continuous shooting performance at 4.5 frames per second, which is ideal for shooting sporting events and other high speed subjects.
Long Exposure Noise Reduction is available on the D90 when shooting at shutter speeds of 8 seconds or slower, and the Nikon D90 provides high sensitivity between ISO 200-3200 to maximize available light and achieve optimal exposure. Sensitivity can be expanded to a low ISO of 100 with the Lo-1 mode or up to ISO 6400 using the Hi-1 mode.
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm lens is a high performance and efficient optic, useful in many scenarios, with key features including a wide-ratio 5.8x zoom, Nikon Vibration Reduction image stabilization, an Extra-low Dispersion glass element and an Aspherical lens element that virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity.
4. Nikon 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon 10.2-megapixel digital camera captures high-resolution images up to 3872 x 2592 pixels, and offers exceptional tonal range and clarity. With 230K pixels and a brightness adjustment feature, the 2.5” TFT-LCD monitor that comes standard on the Nikon has an optical single-lens reflex viewfinder for easy use.
The Nikon 10.2MP features a burst mode that lets you shoot continuously up to 3 fps, allowing photo enthusiasts to capture crisp, fast-action shots such as sporting events or children playing. The EXPEED 12-bit image processing system also allows for fast and accurate image processing and recording.
Nikon’s digital SLR camera has an ISO of up to 3200 to capture crystal-clear color photos, even in low-light conditions. The optical image stabilization option reduces camera shakes as well as vibration distortion for an enhanced image quality.
Eight white balance modes and a fine-tuning option provide for natural tones under different lighting conditions and eight scene modes are available to users, including auto, auto flash-off, close-up, child, sports, night, portrait and landscape. Color modes for the Nikon 10.2MP include normal, vivid, more vivid, softer and black and white with six special effects filters including green, red, blue intensifiers, cross screen (star), skylight and warm. Movie mode, which offers a stop-motion movie recording function, is also available on the SLR camera.
Upon purchasing the Nikon 10.2MP digital SLR camera, customers will receive an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor VR lens, a rechargeable Li-ion battery and charger, a USB cable, camera strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, rubber eyecup and accessory shoe cap with an owner’s manual.
5. Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon D40 is Nikon’s smallest digital SLR ever designed, weighing just over 16 ounces, making high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever before. The D40 is easy to use, and the point-and-shoot functionality makes it simple for even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful pictures.
The fast startup of the Nikon D40, combined with the super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting (at up to 2.5 frames per second), makes it easy to capture photos instantly. The D40 can shoot continuously, with the ability of capturing high-quality action sequences of children playing soccer, baseball and other sporting activities.
The larger and brighter 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, with three color display options, makes it easy to view playback images and function menus. The LCD monitor also enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification, with large type fonts and easy-to-view menus, as well as three all-new display options – classic, wallpaper and graphic.
The in-camera image editing devices available with the Nikon D40 provide for greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, featuring a number of highly versatile options including Nikon D-lighting, image trimming, red-eye correction, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, custom color filter effects and warm tone.
The large and accurate viewfinder on the Nikon D40 makes composition easier and makes focusing in low-light photography possible. The bright and sharp viewfinder ensures precise composition, with 0.8x magnification.
The built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control brings beautiful exposures to darkened conditions and adds a flash to outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots, as well as an added impact to daylight images.
The automatic exposure option also delivers eight digital Vari-Program modes including auto, auto (flash-off), landscape, portrait, sports, child, close-up or night portrait, each one adjusting automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, the D40 includes 3x AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens offers sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Friday, February 20, 2009
6 Ways Money Does Grow on Trees
A shady, fragrant spot to rest on a hot afternoon. A peaceful place to hang a hammock. A living jungle gym for children to climb. We all know the priceless benefits trees provide year after year, season after season. But there is more to these natural jewels than just their size and beauty. In these tough economic times, perhaps one of the least expensive long-term investments you can make to your home is to plant a tree. As the tree grows, so does both its aesthetic and practical value. Below are just a few examples of how a landscape complemented by healthy and mature trees is not only beautiful, it's financially smart.
Increases property value- Trees boost more than just curb appeal, they can also significantly boost your property value. According to the USDA Forest Service, mature and healthy trees can add an average of 10 percent to the value of a property. In fact, the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers estimates the value of a mature tree to be between $1,000 and $10,000.
Increases salability - In today's buyer's market, trees can make all the difference in the salability of your home. A survey conducted by American Forests and Arbor National Mortgage, shows that "83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a 'strong or moderate impact' on the salability of homes listed for under $ 150,000; on homes over $ 250,000, this percentage increases to 98%."
Reduces air conditioning costs- A property planted shade tree can help you combat fast-rising energy costs. Studies have shown that shade trees planted on the west or south side of your home can cut air conditioning costs by up to 15%.
Reduces heating costs – A deciduous tree that cuts cooling costs in the summer can also reduce your cold weather heating bills. The tree will lose its leaves in the fall, allowing the sun to reach and warm your home while also acting as an excellent windbreak.
Cost-effective privacy and sound buffering – Trees are a cost-effective, low-care alternative to expensive, high maintenance fencing. Providing beautiful natural privacy and sound buffering, certain tree varieties can create a "living wall" that requires no painting, and adds color, form, texture and seasonal variation.
Produces fruit and nuts – Fruit and nut producing trees can create an abundant and attractive edible landscape. You'll save money at the supermarket, while also creating a welcoming habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. With a little loving care, fresh, sun-ripened apples, peaches, figs, cherries, almonds and other natural delights can be picked at your pleasure.
Take care of your trees today and you could be planting some more money in your pocket tomorrow. To learn more about protecting and preserving your valuable property investment, visit www.SavATree.com
Increases property value- Trees boost more than just curb appeal, they can also significantly boost your property value. According to the USDA Forest Service, mature and healthy trees can add an average of 10 percent to the value of a property. In fact, the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers estimates the value of a mature tree to be between $1,000 and $10,000.
Increases salability - In today's buyer's market, trees can make all the difference in the salability of your home. A survey conducted by American Forests and Arbor National Mortgage, shows that "83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a 'strong or moderate impact' on the salability of homes listed for under $ 150,000; on homes over $ 250,000, this percentage increases to 98%."
Reduces air conditioning costs- A property planted shade tree can help you combat fast-rising energy costs. Studies have shown that shade trees planted on the west or south side of your home can cut air conditioning costs by up to 15%.
Reduces heating costs – A deciduous tree that cuts cooling costs in the summer can also reduce your cold weather heating bills. The tree will lose its leaves in the fall, allowing the sun to reach and warm your home while also acting as an excellent windbreak.
Cost-effective privacy and sound buffering – Trees are a cost-effective, low-care alternative to expensive, high maintenance fencing. Providing beautiful natural privacy and sound buffering, certain tree varieties can create a "living wall" that requires no painting, and adds color, form, texture and seasonal variation.
Produces fruit and nuts – Fruit and nut producing trees can create an abundant and attractive edible landscape. You'll save money at the supermarket, while also creating a welcoming habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. With a little loving care, fresh, sun-ripened apples, peaches, figs, cherries, almonds and other natural delights can be picked at your pleasure.
Take care of your trees today and you could be planting some more money in your pocket tomorrow. To learn more about protecting and preserving your valuable property investment, visit www.SavATree.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
The Government Made Me Do It!
(Or- How I won the battle and got myself a beautiful new DTV)
February 17th is the D-Day of the television industry! That's the day that the digital television transition is complete, analog TV turns black and is replaced by a big, beautiful, technically advanced digital signal. And who came up with this brilliant scheme to "force my hand"(LOL) and just about MAKE me buy a new TV? The U.S. Government, that's who!(Thank you!!) The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 requires that all full-power television stations turn off their analog channels and begin broadcasting in an all digital format by February 17th 2009!
The easiest way to insure that I didn't miss a minute of my favorite shows was to make sure ALL my TV's accepted this new signal, right? Bye bye rabbit ears, hello 32" HDTV….! Oh sure I could have gotten a converter box, but why do that? Besides four TVs, four boxes? Where do I get them? I had convinced myself that at least one new TV was in order, (twist my arm why don't ya!).
I created a fool-proof argument convincing my significant other that we absolutely, positively needed to buy a new TV….I posed it as a civic duty, a way to do my part in fully supporting the digital television transition forced into motion by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
Taking the leap from purchasing a simple 17" digital TV to a flatscreen, plasma, 32" HDTV with all the bells and whistles was practically like taking candy from a baby! The fact that we wouldn't have been left black in the first place (cable TV isn't affected by the digital television transition) didn't even factor into the equation. The truth is, I'd been gunning for a bigger, better TV for over a year already. So, here I sit with my big beautiful new TV, thanks to the help and great deal I received from TheHighDefinitionStore.com.
Eventually I will replace my other three sets, probably once the Government sets in place another law that doesn't really affect me, but "forces" me once again to comply. I can hardly wait!
February 17th is the D-Day of the television industry! That's the day that the digital television transition is complete, analog TV turns black and is replaced by a big, beautiful, technically advanced digital signal. And who came up with this brilliant scheme to "force my hand"(LOL) and just about MAKE me buy a new TV? The U.S. Government, that's who!(Thank you!!) The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 requires that all full-power television stations turn off their analog channels and begin broadcasting in an all digital format by February 17th 2009!
The easiest way to insure that I didn't miss a minute of my favorite shows was to make sure ALL my TV's accepted this new signal, right? Bye bye rabbit ears, hello 32" HDTV….! Oh sure I could have gotten a converter box, but why do that? Besides four TVs, four boxes? Where do I get them? I had convinced myself that at least one new TV was in order, (twist my arm why don't ya!).
I created a fool-proof argument convincing my significant other that we absolutely, positively needed to buy a new TV….I posed it as a civic duty, a way to do my part in fully supporting the digital television transition forced into motion by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
Taking the leap from purchasing a simple 17" digital TV to a flatscreen, plasma, 32" HDTV with all the bells and whistles was practically like taking candy from a baby! The fact that we wouldn't have been left black in the first place (cable TV isn't affected by the digital television transition) didn't even factor into the equation. The truth is, I'd been gunning for a bigger, better TV for over a year already. So, here I sit with my big beautiful new TV, thanks to the help and great deal I received from TheHighDefinitionStore.com.
Eventually I will replace my other three sets, probably once the Government sets in place another law that doesn't really affect me, but "forces" me once again to comply. I can hardly wait!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
The World for $1
in January, you will have 15 minutes a day, between Monday and Friday ( not weekends) for 2 weeks to buy any one hotel out of 15,000 for $1 a night.
the catch is you don't know which 15 minutes of the day your window of opportunity will be open. There is a World for a $1.00 video which is filled with clues upon when that window is open.
You get a hotel room, for as many as seven nights, for only $1 a night. Its a sick deal. Spend a week in Europe, Canada, i would spend my time in Japan, (I love the japanese culture). Where would you stay?
there are some rules
1 reservation for 1 room per person during the campaign
Maximum booking of 7 consecutive nights
The booking must be made online through www.LastMinuteTravel.com
The booking must be completed within the 15 minute time frame
the catch is you don't know which 15 minutes of the day your window of opportunity will be open. There is a World for a $1.00 video which is filled with clues upon when that window is open.
You get a hotel room, for as many as seven nights, for only $1 a night. Its a sick deal. Spend a week in Europe, Canada, i would spend my time in Japan, (I love the japanese culture). Where would you stay?
there are some rules
1 reservation for 1 room per person during the campaign
Maximum booking of 7 consecutive nights
The booking must be made online through www.LastMinuteTravel.com
The booking must be completed within the 15 minute time frame
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Send Me To Japan For a Buck
I always wanted to go to japan, but with air fare and the current economic situation I see it less likely to happen. Wait I spoke to soon! I found away I can get to japan in away that it only costs me a buck a night. Last Minute has is this deal... its all over the internet now I don't need to explain it to you Im sure you heard of it.
Lets talk business. We all know theres a short window of opportunity everyday and the only way to find that window is to figure out the clues in the video. When all the stars are aligned we will have the right time and i will go to japan and you can go where ever you want to the world. Im having a hard time figure this out. Lets beat the system together. c'mon well watch the video together, if we have any ideas about what the clues are, well comment them here. If we work together we can crack Da Vinci's code, and travel the world. Whose with me?
Watch Janice & Kevin's World for $1 Adventures - All 5 Episodes in Webisodes | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
day 1: the timers starts at 01:17
day 2: number on his shirt is 201
timers starts saying 14:11
day 3 timers says 147
day 4 # of monks 11
day 5 timer 1152 clock times602
timers says 1449
not sure if those are clues but 1's 4's and 7's are repetitive
Lets talk business. We all know theres a short window of opportunity everyday and the only way to find that window is to figure out the clues in the video. When all the stars are aligned we will have the right time and i will go to japan and you can go where ever you want to the world. Im having a hard time figure this out. Lets beat the system together. c'mon well watch the video together, if we have any ideas about what the clues are, well comment them here. If we work together we can crack Da Vinci's code, and travel the world. Whose with me?
Watch Janice & Kevin's World for $1 Adventures - All 5 Episodes in Webisodes | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
day 1: the timers starts at 01:17
day 2: number on his shirt is 201
timers starts saying 14:11
day 3 timers says 147
day 4 # of monks 11
day 5 timer 1152 clock times602
timers says 1449
not sure if those are clues but 1's 4's and 7's are repetitive
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