Monthly Archives: August 2012
Aug 21 2012
West Nile Virus Reported in Studio City

Debbie Davis

West Nile Virus reported in Studio City
26 people in California

17 year old as well.

And what is the potential cause… a pool at a foreclosed house in Studio City!

Apparently the bank, and code enforcement did nothing until it was too late, when they reported to start treating the pool, Truc Dever a rep with pest treatment dept.

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Aug 20 2012
Top 10 eReaders For Your eBook Reading Delight

EReaders are a great idea and mean that the reader can enjoy a good book wherever they are. You can carry about thousands of books, all in one go, and have them all lightly stored on your sleek new eReader.
Some people have been quite resistant when it comes to eBooks; there is nothing better than sitting down with a good old, physical, book and getting lost in a great story. EReaders are so much better than any reader could imagine until they’ve tried it. You can get new books with just a few clicks online and you can continue wherever you go! Those readers who have turned to the dark side and accepted eReaders as a great gift from technology will know and, for those who haven’t yet, there’s no harm in doing a bit of research for when you do…!

  • The Kobo eReader Touch comes in at a nice £109 and is a great all-rounder. It looks great and there are loads of eBooks available online. Although taken away from the Amazon market, there are still plenty of places to choose your latest read and this eBook is stylish and really easy to use.
  • Amazon Kindle Keyboard 3G is going for approx. £149. This is great for the avid reader; the battery life alone is fantastic and it can store 3,500 books! There is even a small speaker if you something prefer the audio book route. The great thing about the Kindle is the library; Amazon has tons of eBooks to choose from.
  • The Amazon Kindle Touch is priced nicely at approx. £100. This eReader is not the most attractive device in the world, but the touchscreen is great. There isn’t much more to say in addition to the detail on the other Amazon products though!
  • For a bit of a change there is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-T1 coming in at £130. This eReader is referred to as the best for Kindle haters! It is stunning, thin and light so is easy to carry around. It is limited with regard to options; you can only access a small number of this directly, but then if you hook it up to your laptop you can download to your heart’s content so make sure you get online and go to this web site to learn more about high speed internet for your reader’s needs.
  • The Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 is a bit higher priced at £140. This pocket reader is great for those on the move. You cannot use Wi-Fi, but can easily download your books using the USB. The reader is nice, easy to use and has 2 weeks battery life for you to play with!
  • Back to Amazon and the Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi which comes in at £89. This comes with a nice price tag to begin with, which is a bonus to say the least. The Wi-Fi aspect does mean that battery life is knocked down from 2 months to 1, but getting new books is really easy.
  • The Elonex 621EB eBook Reader is a nice choice if you are constantly going on long journeys and is nicely priced at £90. You can keep about 1,000 books on this reader and use an SD card if you want a few more. The battery life is a massive 3 months so is one to contend with in that sense!
  • The Apple iPod Touch 8GB is a bit on the expensive side at around £170. This is not the standard choice, but the retina display is great for reading. You can opt to download reading apps and use your device for music, games and movies too. This gives a lot more options so is one to consider as an alternative for sure.
  • BookeenCybook Opus eReader is very affordable at approx. £70. This is a simple device is easy to use and you can turn the page by flicking the reader to the side! This one has no Wi-Fi, but USB transfers are easy enough and you can use a Micro SD card.
  • Finally, and the most expensive, is the Blackberry Playbook 16GB at around £250. This tablet is well worth it if you are after the tablet experience as well. There are loads of options for downloading books and it looks great as well.

The options are fantastic and there is something to suit everyone’s budget and preferences. Enter the world of eReading and you will never look back!
Author Bio

Emily is a freelance writer based in North Wales. A keen reader, and inspired by the authors of fiction, Emily is an up and coming author. When not writing professionally about how to go to this web site to find out at high speed internet ; you’ll usually find Emily spending time with her partner and niece, if not reading or writing her book.

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Aug 20 2012
WhiteFence – Compare, Connect, Save on Utility Bills

Getting on the property ladder can be a difficult and expensive thing, but staying on top of the bills required to maintain it and make it function efficiently can be even more daunting. You have to be able to cook, stay warm, see when the sun sets, entertain youself, stay in conntact with families and friends and remain secure…..with so much to oversee it’s a miracle we ever leave home at all!

WhiteFence.com is a FREE service that helps people who are moving or looking for the best deals on phone, internet, television, electricity, natural gas and other home services. By simply entering a street address into our secure site, people looking to save money or start new service can find the most comprehensive list of plans available for their specific address.

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Sure we can get proffessional advice from experts well versed in such matters, but that’s yet another bill to be paid and what’s to say that they will have the expertise to offer you a comprehensive and beneficial service?

Fortunately, the internet has seen a host of comparison sites spring up and we can use a few simple clicks of the mouse to get the best, most competitive deals. WhiteFence has really looked to take this concept a step further and the sheer numbers of markets that can be assessed and compared is truly mind-boggling.

Whether you choose to look at your utilities, (or a host of other bills) seperately, or as a joint bundle there are savings to be made and Whitefence estimate that customers can save up to 30% on Internet, phone, TV and a whole host of other bills. For a busy family on a budget, 30% is a huge sum and could make a very real difference to the pursuit of those special luxury items. Perhaps it could determine where you go on holiday, (or whether you have a holiday at all) whether you can afford the new television the kids have seen, or whether you treat your partner to a weekend away without the kids.

Utilising Revolutionary Deal-Finder Technology, WhiteFence have already helped 6 million homeowners better manage their bills and make substantial savings…..shouldn’t you be amongst their number?

 

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Aug 20 2012
Apple Cider Vinegar – Help soothe a sore throat

following recipe with me, which can help soothe a sore throat:

“Use 3 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of honey and 16 oz. water, and warm to sipping temperature and sip. Adding juice from chopped ginger can be used for more power.”

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Aug 20 2012
2nd Annual Wine on the Water
2nd Annual Wine on the Water

Join Your 3 Oxnard Wineries for Our

2nd Annual Wine on the Water

Channlel Islands Harbor Cruise!

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Grab some friends/family and join us for a

Great Sunday Afternoon
We’ll be cruising the Channel Islands Harbor/Marina on the beautiful Scarlett Belle riverboat where you will have the opportunity to taste wines from your 3 Oxnard wineries, enjoy appetizers, entertainment and, of course, a wonderful, relaxing 2-hour cruise!
How much????  $49 per person.  Includes 6 wine tastings, appetizers, entertainment and cruise.  By popular demand from last year’s cruise, wine by the glass and bottle will also be offered.
scarlett belleDate:  Sunday, September 9th
Time:  3:00 – 5:00pm (boarding between 2:30 – 2:45)  Ship departs promptly at 3:00pm
Price:  $49 per person
Location:  Marine Emporium Landing, 3600 South Harbor Blvd, Oxnard Ca
Wineries:  Herzog Wine Cellars, Magnavino Cellars, Rancho Ventavo Cellars
Restrictions:  Adults Only (Must be 21+ years of age)
TicketsPurchase Tickets
Time is running out, so purchase your tickets soon!  Limited to 120 guests! 
Look forward to having you join us,
Faye & Georgge

Herzog Wine Cellars – Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard is a testament to the Herzog family’s eight-generation long commitment to making great wine. The winery combines state-of-the-art technology with a hands-on approach to artisan wine making. Guests may enjoy a tasting at the beautiful and elegant tasting bar, browse in the gift boutique, or take a self-guided tour that provides a bird’s eye view of the winemaking process. 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard CA. Tasting Room: Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm, Fri 11am – 5pm, Closed Sat.

Magnavino Cellars – Located in the heart of the Ventura County Wine Trail, Magnavino offers a choice of both white and red wines. From the novice to the connoisseur, there’s something to tempt everyone’s palate. Winemaker and owners Rob and Barb Wagner celebrate the beauty of transforming premium grapes into delicious, hand-crafted award-winning wines. We look forward to seeing you at our refined, yet relaxing tasting room. 961 N. Rice Ave, Suite 5, Oxnard, CA. Tasting Room: Sat & Sun 11am – 6pm

Rancho Ventavo Cellars – Step back in time and experience Rancho Ventavo Cellars’ exquisite red wine collection in their charming 1902 Victorian home. Rancho Ventavo Cellars creates wine in such rich color, depth and flavor from select California vineayrds, that Carlos Granda from ABC Channel 7 Eyewitness new said, “If you like red wine, this is the place for you”. 741 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Tasting Room: Fri-Sun 11am-6pm

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Aug 20 2012
Zurmo Open Source CRM Application

Zurmo is an open source CRM application written in PHP utilizing JQuery, Yii Framework, and RedBeanPHP.

To be the #1 Open Source CRM application in the world

Yes, we know there are a lot of CRM applications out there. Why another CRM application? Through our many years in the CRM industry, we still see companies struggling to implement a CRM application. Our goal with Zurmo is to provide an easy-to-use, easy-to-customize CRM application that can be adapted to any business use case. We have taken special care to think through many different use cases and have designed a system that we believe provides a high degree of flexibility, covering a wide variety of use cases out of the box.

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Aug 19 2012
Award Winning Director Tony Scott Jumps to Death Los Angeles

Award Winning Director Tony Scott Jumps to Death

68 year old Scott jumped to his death from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.

Family asks for privacy

West Hollywood Production Company run by both him and his brother.

Apparently he left a note before scaling a fence and jumping from the bridge of almost 200 feet.

Top Gun, Days of Thunder,
Numbers, Good Wife
Worked with Denzel Washington on five movies.

Now we hear that the jump was video tapped, and that the video is being shopped around by the owner…. we will see as this part of the story develops.

Also there was a report that Scott was diagnosed with brain cancer, which the family denies.

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Aug 19 2012
Sergio Garcia’s PGA Tour Wyndham Championship Delayed

Sergio Garcia’s PGA Tour Wyndham Championship was delayed until Monday.
Thunderstorms and rain in North Carolina on Sunday, players forced to return on Monday to complete their final round.

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Aug 19 2012
FrySmith Signature Ketchup @Frysmith
FrySmith Signature Ketchup
Available now.
Check out awesome new ketchup bottles!
Pick one up on the truck (or ask for a sample). Soon available for purchase through this site as well.
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Aug 18 2012
Santa Monica Tour da Arts, vol. 4 Sunday August 19, 2012

WHAT’S NEW DETAILS

Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts, vol. 4
Sunday, August 19, 12 – 6 pm

Beat the pump, cycle the town, and enjoy Santa Monica’s sights and sounds with Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts. The Santa Monica Museum of Art’s fourth annual event underscores the creative side of bike culture and takes you on a ride filled with music, dance, and art.

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 

Bike tour and festivities are FREE. Registration is required.
Art Reflector Workshop Admission: $5 non-members
FREE for SMMoA members, Join today!
Activities are open to all ages. Space is limited.

What to bring: A bike in good running order. Anyone under 18 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 9 should be on a tag-along, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device.

Bike rentals: FREE bike rentals while supplies last! Reservations available in the registration form while supplies last.

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Tour da Arts schedule:

STOP 1
12 – 2 pm: Festival and Check-in at the Santa Monica Museum of Art

* Tours of SMMoA’s current exhibitions: Mickalene Thomas: Origin of the Universe and
Park Studio: Complex Elements

* Shopping: Dog Days of Summer sale at GRACIE, SMMoA’s gift shop

* Art Reflector Workshop: Build an original reflector spoke card for your bike. FREE for SMMoA members; $5 for non-members

* Bike Advocacy: Learn fun and safe biking tips from Santa Monica Spoke/Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, CicLAvia, Clif/Luna Bar/Clif Kids, LA Metro, and C.I.C.L.E.

* Bike Tune-up: Get a complimentary bike tune-up from Bikerowave, LA’s volunteer-run community bike repair shop, and Luna Chix, a women’s cycling advocacy team with Clif Bar

* Free Bike Rental: Courtesy of Perry’s Café and Bike Rentals. Reservations required. First come, first reserved. Reservations available in the registration form.

* Food and Drink: Enjoy delicious options from Peddler’s Creamery, Valentino’s Taco Truck, and Sunny Blue, ONE Coconut Water, Clif/Luna Bar, Whole Foods Market Santa Monica, and IZZE

* Innovative Bikes on Display: View one-of-a-kind bikes, including Carole Frances Lung’s (aka Frau Fiber) Collaborative Bicycle Powered Sewing Machine Bike, the Peddler’s Creamery Ice Cream Bike, with ice cream for sale, the Santa Monica Beach Barcycle, iZip hybrid electric bikes, and more!

2 pm: Bike Tour departs SMMoA
STOP 2
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club

* Old-time string trio Triple Chicken Foot with Square Dancing called by Maggie Lind

STOP 3
4:15 – 5:15 pm: John Adams Middle School Auditorium

* The Matchbox Puppet Shows by world-renowned raconteur Laura Heit

STOP 4
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Return to SMMoA

* Popwagon’s mobile art and theater space performance by Dirt Bird, a folk-meets-classical music duo.

6:00 pm: End of event

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Congratulations to Alison Guh, winner of SMMoA’s Bike Critter Art Contest! Guh’s drawing is the mascot for Tour da Arts, vol. 4.

Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts, vol. 4 is made possible in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Eileen Harris Norton Foundation, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky.

Tour da Arts sponsors

Event Partners:

Tour da Arts partners

Tour da Arts partners
Questions? Email education@smmoa.org

Watch this video with highlights from Tour da Arts, vol. 3 (2011).

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