This is a pretty cool concept shown at the North American International Auto Show. The concept is a one passenger ride with 3 wheels and the two back wheels rotate to use as a propeller on water.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Manta
This is a pretty cool concept shown at the North American International Auto Show. The concept is a one passenger ride with 3 wheels and the two back wheels rotate to use as a propeller on water.
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3G Kindle at AT&T stores - Random House US goes 'Agency'- Indie author's $$$Sales
KINDLE NEWS March 1, 2011 AT&T WILL SELL THE 3G/WiFi KINDLE-3 AT STORES STARTING MARCH 6
This means you can "test drive" a Kindle 3 at any AT&T store soon, and there are about 2,200 AT&T stores. Here is info from AT&T on this.
Also, they will carry ONLY the 3G model, not the WiFi one, since they provide the 3G cellular wireless, which is free for Kindle customers (and best used with text-oriented sites with slower E-Ink) and it's speculated by JPMorgan & Chase Co. analyst Philip Cusick that AT&T will get a few dollars per Kindle sale. These will sell at the same price as from Amazon: $189.
RANDOM HOUSE ADOPTS APPLE'S "AGENCY" PLAN TODAY, FOR HIGHER E-BOOK PRICES
L. A. Times's Carolyn Kellogg reports that the last of the "Big 6" publishing houses is moving to the Agency model for e-books, which is noted most of all, by consumers, for its higher e-book pricing over the last year that it's been put in place. Apple's iPad2 announcement tomorrow will probably include that Random House has been accepted into Apple's iBook store, rather than kept out because they would not accept the Agency model terms earlier.
I mentioned other day that the Agency model and the pricing wars have less to do with the amount of immediate profit-taking than 'control' over the e-book market, which is threatening the paper-based book market and its profits - the main and admitted concern of the Big 6 publishers.
As Random House put it:
' "Going forward, Random House will set consumer prices for the e‐books we publish, and we will provide retailers with a commission for each sale," Random House said in a statement. The agency model guarantees a higher margin for retailers than did our previous sales terms. We are making this change both as an investment in the successful digital transition of our existing partners and in order to give us the opportunity to forge new retail relationships." 'Translation: Apple is ultra-likely to announce Tuesday that Random House has come within the fold.
Apple and Random House are said to have been in negotiations since December. We can hope that Random House may choose to set lower prices than the Big5 did during the last year. The American Booksellers Assn. gave "strong support" to the move.
RANDOM HOUSE UK WILL STAY OUTSIDE OF THE AGENCY DESPITE U.S. MOVE
Not surprisingly, to those following the UK scene, Random House's UK company is not going Agency. The Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") launched an investigation into e-book pricing in February, and publishers outside the Agency model "said they would be more cautious about it while it was under review."
The Amazon UK forum "Agency Pricing" message thread is still going strong (with 1727 posts since mid-October, and the last message, dated today, says:
' Posted on 1 Mar 2011 10:21 GMTThey have been comparing pricing and ways to bring e-book pricing back to what made sense to them as Kindle owners until the Agency plan started taking hold even there.
Izzy says:
Well I'm glad many of us emailed the OFT and that they are looking into it because Random House US is going agency too, but not Random House UK... phew. It's very unlikely that any UK publishers will switch to agency while it's under investigation. '
INDIE AUTHOR AMANDA HOCKING SELLS 450,000 BOOKS (99% ARE E-BOOKS) IN JANUARY.
That's sort of old news, courtesy of USA Today on February 9, but the story has been picked up more in the last couple of weeks and while I won't name the online zines that had so much "misinformation" in them (Amanda Hocking's word), including the misspelling of her name several times in one article as well as statements that she receives 70% of a sale for 99-cent books (not true, it's 35% for books under $2.99), it's been time-consuming to try to get more factually-based info. But we have access to her blog for that.
Her success in sales should be given some attention by the Big 6 publishers in connection with their favored higher-ebook-pricing Agency plan. They tend to insist that no one will be 'discovered' without their help.
According to the USA Today article, she started self-publishing in March, was selling hundreds of copies by May and thousands by June, at prices between 99c and $2.99.
' "More astounding: This January she sold more than 450,000 copies of her nine titles. More than 99% were e-books."
. . .
In fact, Hocking is selling so well that on Thursday, the three titles in her Trylle Trilogy (Switched, Torn and Ascend, the latest) will make their debuts in the top 50 of USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list.
A recent survey shows 20 million people read e-books last year, and more self-published authors are taking advantage of the trend. '
To see Amanda Hocking's list of facts to offset the misinformation online, see the 'Misinformation and Corrections' entry at her blog.
Essentially, she is 26, has published eight books and one novella, "so there are nine works that you can purchase from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Smashwords."
She was never traditionally published and still has not been traditionally published.
Hocking first published two books in April 15, 2010 and in less than a year, she's "sold over 900,000 copies of over nine different books."
Has been on the USA Today Bestseller list but not the NY Times List.
She has an interview with Elle that will be in the April issue and is due to be interviewed by Better TV in late March.
She writes "young adult paranormal romance and urban fantasy, mostly."
Her Trylle Trilogy has been optioned for a film and is "a paranormal romance without vampires, shifters, mermaids, fae, angels, dragons, ghosts, or ninjas."
On the other hand, her latest, Hollowland, IS a zombie urban fantasy, a bit more gritty than her previous books but romance remains part of the mix. It already has 83 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars. I have no idea why zombies are so 'in' these days and will add that's not a draw for me, but I do like that she has used a background of very-early writing focus and years of serious classes in writing and has exploded on the scene, enjoyed by many paying-customers despite no help whatsoever from the traditional large publishers. Read her blog to see the avenues she uses for getting the word out.
Here's her Amazon Author page.
EARLIER BLOG ARTICLE ON AUTHORS AND KINDLE PUBLISHING
Authors and Kindle Publishing.
EARLIER BLOG ARTICLES ON THE E-BOOK PRICING WARS, WITH SOURCING
A Kindle World Blog history of articles on the e-book pricing wars
Kindle 3's (UK: Kindle 3's), DX Graphite
Check often: Temporarily-free late-listed non-classics or recently published ones
Guide to finding Free Kindle books and Sources. Top 100 free bestsellers.
UK-Only: recently published non-classics, bestsellers, or highest-rated ones
Also, UK customers should see the UK store's Top 100 free bestsellers.
PlayStation 3 320GB Move Bundle $349
Amazon has the PS3 320GB version bundled with Move motion controller for only $349 with free shipping. This normally sells for $399.99.
Buy now here
PlayStation 3 320GB System with PlayStation Move Bundle
The Inflatable Roof Rack
Didn't spend the extra money to get a roof rack when you bought your CUV. Well then this Inflatable Roof Rack maybe the answer. It inflates and attaches to your car using straps that are removable. And at $150 it's pretty decent price.
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kitkat
My new find at the grocery earlier...mint KitKat! I usually just see this around Christmas time in the US (or at S&R) so it was a pleasant surprise seeing that we now have it here. Now I regret only getting 1 pack...I'll definitely go back for a few more :)Day 8
This arrived along with the other DVDs and my brother was very insistent on watching it even when I told him that we should not start this on a weekday. I should know better but I still gave in. So what do we get? Staying up 'til the early hours of the morning, knowing that we need to get up again in about 4-5 hours. Ayan, pasaway kasi. We started this about 2 nights ago and we're now down to the last 2 discs...if only there's no work the next day, we could have literally stayed up for 24 hours just to finish this! Talk about will power to shut the blu-ray player off and force ourselves to get some sleep even if we are so itching to find out what happens in the next hour. This series hasn't lost it's appeal and it still keeps you on the edge of your seat. Exciting kung exciting! Can't wait to continue tomorrow. It's gonna be another sleep-deprived night!
Rev up your abs! Fit Club Tuesday!
Wow, it's March already! It's been such a busy Feb that it seems to me it just flew by!
The weather here in Feb was CRAZY, 20+ inches of snow, cold, 70 degree days and tornado warnings. Nothing like living in Missouri. You get all kinds of weather, usually in the same week!
With a new month, comes a new challenge, be sure to hop on over to the message boards and check out the March - be blessed challenge! We are thankful for all things in our lives..... We have all kinds of topics on the boards, post away! I love to get good conversations going!!
Fit Club Tuesday!
A few changes are happening at fit club! We are NOT at the Community Center anymore, for now, we are back at my house. This is just until I find a new location!!!
Tonight's workout is REV ABS! Brett Hoebel is the newest Biggest Loser Trainer and we have his Beachbody workout for March! This is a good workout and you will get results! I am on week 2 of the workout and am enjoying it!!
RevAbs™ - Your 90-Day Ab Solution
Rev it up with RevAbs™. This brand-new ab system is specifically designed to burn off the fat and give you a six-pack in just 90 days. Trainer Brett Hoebel teaches you to work your abs from six different angles, and to engage your abdominal muscles throughout your entire workout.
Here's what you get:
9 Workouts on 7 DVDs:
Abcentrics and How To Capoeira. Rev up your results by firing your abs throughout every workout, and learn Capoeira moves for full-body fat burning. (Approx. 35 min.)
Fire Up Your Abs. Calorie-scorching cardio combined with Brett's Six-Pack, the ab circuit that works your core from 6 different angles. (Approx. 40 min.)
Power Intervals. High-intensity cardio with intervals of lower-body resistance moves designed to rev up your metabolism, melt belly fat, sculpt lean legs, firm the glutes, and work your abs—all at the same time. (Approx. 30 min.)
Total Strength. Works all your muscles to build a lean, hard body and get rid of ab flab. (Approx. 45 min.)
Mercy Abs. The mightiest little ab workout you'll ever experience. (Approx. 15 min.)
Fat-Burning Abs. A fired-up routine of new ab and cardio combinations that burn fat fast. (Approx. 40 min.)
Power Intervals 2. Even more revved-up cardio and lower-body resistance moves to firm your booty and torch belly fat. (Approx. 30 min.)
Strength & Endurance. Build definition in your abs and everywhere else for a rock-hard body to match your rock-hard core. (Approx. 30 min.)
Merciless Abs. A fast and efficient shredding routine that makes your abs pop. (Approx. 15 min.)
You also get these tools:
RevGuide, filled with Brett's personal training tips and motivational secrets
Nutrition Guide, developed by a nutritionist with complete, customizable meal plans to fuel your body while losing fat
RevAbs Wall Calendar, which lets you know exactly what to do throughout the program, and helps you stay motivated by tracking your progress
Plus, get these 4 FREE bonus gifts to keep you motivated:
Rev It Up Cardio, an extra workout DVD with more fat-burning Capoeira moves
Anytime, Anywhere Abs, a guide to working your abdominals when you're away from home
Professional Fat Caliper, to measure your body fat before and after your RevAbs transformation
Plus FREE Online Support, to get 24-hour access to the RevAbs Web site, where you can chat with Brett and other fitness experts, and meet other RevAbs customers.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Since it is National Pancake Day today, here is a recipe for healthy pancakes:
Blueberry Pancakes - Dr. Neal Barnard The Get Healthy, Go Vegan cookbook
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp soy milk
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
vegetable oil cooking spry
1. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a metal bowl. Add the soy milk to dry ingredients and mix until wel combined. Stir in the blueberries
2. Spray a skillet with cooking spray nd warm over medium heat.
3. Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, pour the batter into skillet. When the top bubbles and is mostly firm, flip pancakes over and cook for another 1 - 1 1/2 mins. Repeat with the rest of the batter, if you are not able to fit all four pancakes in the same skillet.
Top with pure maple syrup!! YUM! Enjoy!
Discussion: Are you watching this season of The Biggest Loser? What do you think about the new trainers?
The weather here in Feb was CRAZY, 20+ inches of snow, cold, 70 degree days and tornado warnings. Nothing like living in Missouri. You get all kinds of weather, usually in the same week!
With a new month, comes a new challenge, be sure to hop on over to the message boards and check out the March - be blessed challenge! We are thankful for all things in our lives..... We have all kinds of topics on the boards, post away! I love to get good conversations going!!
Fit Club Tuesday!
A few changes are happening at fit club! We are NOT at the Community Center anymore, for now, we are back at my house. This is just until I find a new location!!!
Tonight's workout is REV ABS! Brett Hoebel is the newest Biggest Loser Trainer and we have his Beachbody workout for March! This is a good workout and you will get results! I am on week 2 of the workout and am enjoying it!!
RevAbs™ - Your 90-Day Ab Solution
Rev it up with RevAbs™. This brand-new ab system is specifically designed to burn off the fat and give you a six-pack in just 90 days. Trainer Brett Hoebel teaches you to work your abs from six different angles, and to engage your abdominal muscles throughout your entire workout.
Here's what you get:
9 Workouts on 7 DVDs:
Abcentrics and How To Capoeira. Rev up your results by firing your abs throughout every workout, and learn Capoeira moves for full-body fat burning. (Approx. 35 min.)
Fire Up Your Abs. Calorie-scorching cardio combined with Brett's Six-Pack, the ab circuit that works your core from 6 different angles. (Approx. 40 min.)
Power Intervals. High-intensity cardio with intervals of lower-body resistance moves designed to rev up your metabolism, melt belly fat, sculpt lean legs, firm the glutes, and work your abs—all at the same time. (Approx. 30 min.)
Total Strength. Works all your muscles to build a lean, hard body and get rid of ab flab. (Approx. 45 min.)
Mercy Abs. The mightiest little ab workout you'll ever experience. (Approx. 15 min.)
Fat-Burning Abs. A fired-up routine of new ab and cardio combinations that burn fat fast. (Approx. 40 min.)
Power Intervals 2. Even more revved-up cardio and lower-body resistance moves to firm your booty and torch belly fat. (Approx. 30 min.)
Strength & Endurance. Build definition in your abs and everywhere else for a rock-hard body to match your rock-hard core. (Approx. 30 min.)
Merciless Abs. A fast and efficient shredding routine that makes your abs pop. (Approx. 15 min.)
You also get these tools:
RevGuide, filled with Brett's personal training tips and motivational secrets
Nutrition Guide, developed by a nutritionist with complete, customizable meal plans to fuel your body while losing fat
RevAbs Wall Calendar, which lets you know exactly what to do throughout the program, and helps you stay motivated by tracking your progress
Plus, get these 4 FREE bonus gifts to keep you motivated:
Rev It Up Cardio, an extra workout DVD with more fat-burning Capoeira moves
Anytime, Anywhere Abs, a guide to working your abdominals when you're away from home
Professional Fat Caliper, to measure your body fat before and after your RevAbs transformation
Plus FREE Online Support, to get 24-hour access to the RevAbs Web site, where you can chat with Brett and other fitness experts, and meet other RevAbs customers.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Since it is National Pancake Day today, here is a recipe for healthy pancakes:
Blueberry Pancakes - Dr. Neal Barnard The Get Healthy, Go Vegan cookbook
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp soy milk
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
vegetable oil cooking spry
1. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a metal bowl. Add the soy milk to dry ingredients and mix until wel combined. Stir in the blueberries
2. Spray a skillet with cooking spray nd warm over medium heat.
3. Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, pour the batter into skillet. When the top bubbles and is mostly firm, flip pancakes over and cook for another 1 - 1 1/2 mins. Repeat with the rest of the batter, if you are not able to fit all four pancakes in the same skillet.
Top with pure maple syrup!! YUM! Enjoy!
Discussion: Are you watching this season of The Biggest Loser? What do you think about the new trainers?
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