Barnes and Noble works like Amazon.com but it offers books that are not available at the latter. And if Amazon has Kindle, Barnes and Noble has Nook. Its first edition had several issues. But the company has revamped it and offered a newly improved eBook reader.
Although it has improvements from its first edition, can it outdo Amazon’s kindle?
Its features:
Reads in sunlight Connects using Wi-Fi Stores 1500 eBooks and has more than 1 million titles available Has built-in infrared touch technology
Another great feature of this eBook reader is its long battery life. It can stay up to 2 months from a single charge.
Appearance. The overall appearance of Barnes and Noble is impressive. It is lighter than its first edition. Because it is lightweight, you can easily hold it using one hand. The display is crisp and clear. The print is lighter than on Amazon’s Kindle. However, the difference is not that significant. Turning pages is not difficult as the screen refreshes quickly.
Navigation. This device is easy to navigate. One of the best things about this device is that it does not allow smudge marks on the screen.
Share and Share alike. This is a great feature of this device that allows you to lend certain books for 14 days to your friends who are also using Barnes and Noble Nook. But not all books can be lent. It depends if the publishers allow it.
Storage. The internal storage of 2GB is reasonable as it can hold up to 1500 books. But you can expand that capacity through its MicroSD expansion slot. But I think the built-in storage capacity is already enough for me.
Would you opt for this device or stick with Amazon Kindle?
It really depends on your personal preferences. As for me, I would still go with Kindle. How about you? Which would you prefer?
There are many items that you could choose from to give a mom to be a special gift for her baby shower. You can opt for the same old selection of baby shower gifts. But if you want new ways to excite someone who is expecting a baby, then you may find the following new ideas useful.
Body shaper. Yes, the party is supposed to be about the impending birth but you should not forget to pamper the mom to be. You can gift her a body shaper. This does not only address how her fat belly is going to appear after she gives birth but it can also in alleviating her aching back right now. You should choose the one that is specifically designed for supporting pregnancy.
Hamper. Your mom to be recipient will surely appreciate a gift basket filled with baby shampoo, diaper bag, talcum powder and other items useful for taking care of her baby. A gift basket does not only look good but it also makes your gift functional.
Frame. Gifting a friend, who is expecting, a personalized gift during her baby shower will mean a lot to her. Why not give her an engraved picture frame plus a scrapbook with blank spots. She could use it to save her photos about her baby after giving birth. You can take pictures from the shower party and place them all in a beautiful box. This is ideal for recipients who already have everything they need.
Pregnancy pillow. This is also an ideal gift for expecting mothers. It provides the soon-to-be mom a pillow that allows her to get a good night’s sleep despite the discomfort she suffers. With this, she could regain her strength enabling her to face the rest of the day.
When thinking of gifts for mom to be, you need to be creative. Combine old and new ideas to spark a moment. If I were your recipient, I would prefer the last gift idea mentioned above.
“You didn’t have to cut me off...” I am suffering from Last Song Syndrome. This “Somebody I used to know” song got stuck in my head. So, the question is, how am I able to get this song (and other music songs) out of my head?
Unfortunately, there is no definite, proven method of getting music songs out of your (and my) head. But there are suggestions that may make a difference.
Turn the tunes down to a whisper volume. Keep them turning down until they are out of your head.
Listen to the song at full volume. In this way, it releases the brain from the repetition. I usually do this every time a song got stuck in my head. I go to YouTube, look for that song with lyrics, and play it over and over again until I fed up with it. Then, that is the time that song is released from my head.
Engage in physical activity. You can exercise physically or mentally to help you set those music songs out of your head. You can opt to do push-ups or play crossword puzzle.
Ignore it. Try to ignore the song that got stuck in your head may do the trick. It is like ignoring a background music. The next thing you knew, your brain is already busy thinking something else.
For some, this “last song syndrome” or earworm can be really annoying. For me, it disturbs my focus and I cannot sleep.
How about you? What do you do when music songs stuck in your head?
Thanks to the Internet, reservations booking online has made the overall process a lot easier. Opting to book online offers many advantages. Some of them are listed below:
Access to flight schedules. Whether you are using sites run by individual airlines or third-parties, you can easily view scheduling options that were once difficult to obtain through traditional way of booking. With these options, you can see flight departures and arrivals, even stopovers.
Avail competitive rates. Because of the tight competition, various reservations booking sites offer competitive rates for their flights. Apart from that, these sites also allow you to see the overall cost of each flight.
Book anytime, anywhere. As long as you have an Internet connection, you can book your flight from anywhere you are, anytime you want. Even at wee hours, you can book a flight to Paris or Palawan.
Allow changes. Unlike the traditional way of booking flights, online reservations booking allow changes to your schedule without the hassle of talking to a ticketing agent. Many sites that offer this type of service allow their clients to make changes a day before their scheduled flight.
And the list of advantages goes on.
But before you consider reservations booking online, you should have your credit card ready. There are a few websites out there that offer PayPal as one of their payment options.
A career in fashion designing is ideal for anyone who wants to work with clothing. If you, too, wanted to pursue a career in this field, then you might be interested in getting a degree through online classes. They offer many advantages over the traditional classroom set-up. But before you pick a school, you have to consider several factors.
Reputation. You should only enroll in a school with a good reputation in fashion industry. You can carry out a thorough research to help you determine the school’s legitimacy. Reading reviews from the school’s former and current students is also useful to help you evaluate certain institution.
Experienced instruction. The school should have instructors with at least 5 years of experience in this industry. These instructors do not only have knowledge to help you succeed in this business but they also have connections in the industry.
Classes. Depending on your lifestyle and time constraints, you can choose an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree or a certificate. The first two options would take one to four years to complete, while the last option can be completed within a few months.
Tuition. The cost of enrolling in that particular school should also be considered. Make sure that it meets your budget. However, if you could not afford it, you should inquire about financial aid. Some online fashion design classes do offer financial aid for qualified students.
Right after completing your classes, you can start building an empire. Who knows? You will be the next top designer to be featured in fashion shows in Paris. Or compete in Project Runway show.