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Here's a recent Nook Color Review article. Though Amazon's Kindle is #1 in the ebook market, the Nook and Nook Color are 2nd in popularity and growing.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20056488-1.html

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My nook came in yesterday when i was out of town for the day. I got back around 2:30ish AM PST (around the time the Royal Wedding started fyi). I charged the Nook up. After a short charge, I uploaded some of my favorite books in PDF format. I've got about 50 books uploaded so far. Then I saw Barnes & Noble has a Free Book Friday offer. So instead of reading the 50 ebooks I've been waiting for for so long, I ended up downloading a free ebook from B&N called, "Soft Apocalypse". From about 3am til 8am I was too busy reading off my new Nook to get some sleep.

All in all my first impression of the Nook is positive. Worked right out of the box. Easy to setup (including the Wireless) within minutes. Started reading my first ebook in less than an hour after opening the box. I love how I can have dozens (with room for hundreds more) of my favorite ebooks in my Nook. As my friend Warner told me, the convenience of having all your favorite reading material in a small ebook reader (he has a Kindle) far outweights the inconvenience of lugging and reading dozens or hundreds of paperpacks or hardbounds. Plus my Nook has 3G feature. Even before I setup to connect to my wireless network at home, I was able to browse B&N's online store. Very, very cool. I am very satisfied with my Black & White Nook 3G model. I highly recommend anyone looking for an ebook reader to consider getting a Nook.

Kudos to Barnes & Noble for creating an affordable, cool ebook reader.

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Top Gun anniversary

This is like my favorite movie from the 80's! AMC announced the 25th anniversary with a special viewing and a TopGun poster for every ticket purchase. Check out the link here.

Great balls of fire!

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Nook Color gets apps, email, Flash and more

Argh! I just bought the B&W version of the Nook. Had I known they would have had an upgrade of the color version with these new features, I would have paid the difference. Oh well, I can always sell my B&W on craigslist and get the color version after.

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There's a nice tribute piece by Sebastian Junger in Vanity for his fellow photo journalist who died covering the Libyan conflict, Sebastian Junger Remembers Tim Hetherington

The article caught my attention because it covers interests that are pretty close to my own: photography, military and journalists who cover these type of events. Without their effort (and sacrifice), we would not know whats going on in places like Libya, Afghanistan and Egypt to name a few.

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Happy Easter to all my friends and family!

And a special shout out to those CEO (its an inside joke I heard at church today).

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Happy Good Friday!

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Talk about your frivolous law suits in Sue-Happy-California!

McDonald's vs. mom in Happy Meal lawsuit

Normally I'm not on the side of Corporate America just because they usually are more concerned with making a buck rather than caring about the average consumer or the environment but....

In this article, "A lawsuit seeking to stop McDonald's Corp from offering toys with Happy Meals must be dismissed because parents can always choose not to buy the meals for their children, the hamburger giant said in a court filing late on Monday" which was brought by a parent from California I thought her argument pretty flimsy. Her claim that McDonald's unfairly uses toys in Happy Meals to lure children to their food chain. Or that rising childhood obesity rates are to be blamed by McDonald's and other fast food chain for "weak anti-obesity efforts".

Excuse me but why are you blaming McDonald's for selling your kid a toy in a Happy Meal or even getting fat. Hasn't this parent ever told their children "NO"?! If you can't as a parent tell your child no when they cry/whine/beg or simply throw a tantrum, don't blame the restaurant or store. Look in the mirror and you may find the person at fault is YOU. Geez when will we as Americans start owning up to our own actions rather trying to blame much less sue someone else.

That's my rant for the day....!

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A friend sent me a link to this video. Its an incredible view of the milky way from Spain. From a photographer's/astronomy point of view, its spectacular!

The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

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Talk about a coincidence. Ask for and ye shall receive.

"Barnes & Noble NOOK 3G + WiFi eReader $99.99"

Yup its not color but it has all the features that I need for an ebook. Ordered and hoping to get it by next week.

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I found this article today on MSNBC. Since I've been keeping up on Japan's Earthquake/Tsunami situation, this was a very good read. Its too bad the US, especially those of us living on the West Coast/California, don't have a similar system in place.

Japan’s warning system gives seconds to prep for shake

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Amazon selling Kindle with ads for $114

I’ve been on the fence about buying a Kindle or Barnes & Noble’s Nook but this price is really attractive. The secret sauce is that Amazon reduced the price on this version of the Kindle because it will come with advertising. Here’s some examples:

The offers are pretty nice. In the first few weeks, Amazon says, “examples” of offers include:
$10 for $20 Amazon.com Gift Card

$6 for 6 Audible Books (normally $68)$

1 for an album in the Amazon MP3 Store (choose from over 1 million albums)

$10 for $30 of products in the Amazon Denim Shop or Amazon Swim Shop

As the articles continues with this could only get better when the Kindle goes under $100 or free when you buy a bunch of ebook.

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I don't know why but this caught my fancy: Top 10 hottest new travel gadgets. When I start traveling again, I might by the Gaga glasses or the Earthmate GPS. 8)

You can check out the slideshow here.

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As shutdown looms, agencies brace for impact IRS could stop issuing refund checks, national parks may close

I can't imagine what is wrong with the politicians in Washington, much less my own state and local governments. The way things are going, I am utterly contemptuous of members from both political parties. Whats going appears to be a total lack of cooperation. Simply partisan politics which is hurting the average American. I don't think these incumbent politicians ever feel the pinch or pain of losing a job, having no medical coverage or worrying about paying the rent. If things continue the way they are currently going, I think we need to a change in all levels of government. Lets get rid of these useless people and bring in politicians who care about helping the people. Not ones who are only concerned with lining their own pockets.

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