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![]() Takeaway: Although the new Kindle for Mac software has its uses, the impending launch of the Apple iPad has rendered the Kindle itself something of a relic. It gives you access to the Kindle store, and its supply of free ebooks. Īs a free piece of software, the Kindle for Mac is an excellent value. How long will it take for Apple to ramp up its iTunes and iBookstore offerings to equal or surpass what’s in the Kindle Store? How would you feel sitting on the train reading your Kindle and see the woman next to you haul an iPad out of her purse and start flipping pages in iBook Reader, or connecting to the internet, or writing a gorgeous multimedia document in Pages, or. On any other planet, no one will ever buy a Kindle again. I suppose if you like the simplicity of being able to do one thing, and only one thing, on a very readable black and white screen with virtually no graphics capability, Kindle is a good deal. This is simply an unfair comparison, no matter how you cut it. The upcoming Apple iPad, also with a 9.7″ diagonal screen, starts at $499. Today’s price for the Kindle in the US is $259 for the 6″ diagonal screen, and $489 for the 9.7″ diagonal screen. Not sure why they call them “sellers” since nothing was sold. Blog feeds (including )Įight of the top ten bestsellers on Kindle today were free downloads.In addition to the reputed 450,000 titles, the store also provides automatic delivery of The advantage of the Kindle at the moment is the depth (outside of book design titles, that is) of the Kindle store. It did contain simple embedded screen grabs with live links if you wanted to open your browser and visit the sites listed, which is basically an acknowledgment that the Kindle simply isn’t designed for this type of color display. Kindle essentially is an e-reader from Amazon. Instead I sampled The Web Designer’s Idea Book by Patrick McNeil. Kindle is a device or software where one can read books, chosen from a library containing millions of options. I tried to find a book on book design among the horde of 450,000 books, but no luck. Hicks, and on the next screen you can see what a typical page from this book looks like. On the opening screen you’ll see a sample of a book I downloaded from the Kindle store, Publish Your Book on the Amazon Kindle by Michael R. When you open Kindle, it prompts you to enter your Amazon. Click Open on the Kindle app in the App Store or go to the Applications folder and click on the Kindle app. Click Get and then Install to download and install it. Kindle Panel View also creates a better customer experience on smaller form factors devices like Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle iPhone app and Kindle Android app. It allows the author to control the story flow as readers progress through the book. It presents a basic text interface and shows why typographers are wondering if they are practicing a dying craft. Search the App Store for 'Kindle.' The official Kindle app is the first result. A: Kindle Panel View is a guided navigation experience. Click to enlargeThe Kindle for Mac software does a pretty good job of emulating the Kindle hardware, without the eInk screen technology, of course. ![]()
![]() To make the best Margarita’s,they start with juicy lemons and limes. Which is probably why Mexico invented this drink. If you come from a country that’s just desert, cacti and corn, you have to have a bit of fun every now and again. What’s more you can see the strawberry in the glass… is your mouth watering yet? Using these babies makes this cocktail explode with flavor and texture. They use a good handful of Camarosa Strawberries – that’s six or seven – in every bottle. VnC Vodka Strawberry Daiquiri uses Camarosa Strawberries grown in New Zealand, famous far and wide for their size and flavor. What we do know is that one of our most delectable cocktails just worldn't be the same without a heaping helping of these New Zealand grown beauties – identity crisis or not. As we regularly fell asleep at the back of biology class, we can’t really say either way. Some botanists believe that, strictly speaking, the fabulous fruit of the straw can’t really call itself a berry, because its seeds are all on the outside. VnC Cocktails ~ Vodka Strawberry Daiquiri The coconut juice used is specially sourced to add the distinctive flavors of the tropics when combined with the classic rum flavoring. The VnC Pacific Breeze is based on the best pineapple juice sourced from the juiciest fruit in the Philippines, juiced on the day it’s picked. Because this tempting coconut, pineapple and lime concoction was made for the sole purpose of transporting you to the tropics – no airports or waxing appointments necessary. Well our over-worked friend, you’re in luck. The fact that you just selected a cocktail called a Pacific Breeze might suggest you need a holiday. So come together and share the sunshine spirit, wherever you are. It's fruity, fresh and perfect for get-togethers with friends. The tea is brewed the old-fashioned way – slow steeped with pure leaf tea for that real home brewed taste.Īnd since the tea is the perfect combination of an authentic tea taste and 5% alcohol, we like to say that it’s an American classic… with a modern edge.Ī delicious low calorie island twist with less than 75 calories per serving. They share this passion for old-school craftsman shop and classic tastes, so American Vintage Hard Tea is built on those ideals. "From gourmet food trucks to the old-school service of the classic barbershop to vintage hot rod culture, it seems everywhere you turn, people are rediscovering the handcrafted quality and artisan ways of America’s past. American Vintage Hard Tea has taken the classic taste of home brewed iced tea and given it a modern edge. Real home brewed taste made with pure leaf tea. And after one sip, we think you’ll agree that Cayman Jack is arguably the most refreshing Margarita in the world. In fact, at 5.9% ABV, it’s higher than most beers. Cayman Jack has created a Margarita with an alcohol level that’s the perfect balance of strength and refreshment. In case you didn't notice the friendly cayman on the label, you should know that this is a Margarita with teeth. ![]() Pure Cane Sugar, Organic Limes, Hand crafted. Jarritos, Toronja or Ting are best in the U.S.ġ00% Blue Agave Nectar. In Mexico, Squirt or Fresca are traditionally used as they are made with real cane sugar and grapefruit juice. *You can easily make your own grapefruit soda with fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice + soda water. Mix in 3 ounces of grapefruit soda and 1/2 ounce lime juice, and garnish with a lime wedge. You can make this easily and quickly with only a few ingredients.įill a highball glass with ice and add 2 ounces Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila. The Paloma is the refreshing cocktail of choice in Mexico. Add a burst of the tropics to any day with an easy, convenient sip of pineapple coconut bliss. The one thing you won’t be feeling after a Daily’s Frozen Blue Hawaiian Pouch is, well… blue. Fruity, tropical and already blended for your convenience. The term “Hurricane Warning” will have a whole new meaning after one delicious Daily’s Frozen Hurricane Pouch. Make any occasion a party – any time, any place – with a ready to drink tropical delight. ![]() The Daily’s Frozen Bahama Mama Pouch is the perfect remedy for a case of the tropical blues. When you close your eyes do you see blue skies, feel sand in your toes and smell the salty ocean air? We do, too. Don't be alarmed when you suddenly hear steel drums and waves crashing…. Enjoy the flavor of the tropics in pre-mixed, no-hassle cocktails right from your freezer. Until time travel becomes a reality, let Daily's Tropical Original Frozen Pouches transport you to an island paradise. Stock up with these great prices by the case. We've got a very great array of wines from around the world in this Wine of the Week series. Their tracks, such as 'The Truth Untold' and 'Mikrokosmos,' delve into themes of loneliness, vulnerability, and the search for meaning. What sets BTS apart is their commitment to addressing mental health and personal struggles. BTS' music is a powerful reminder that in a world where doubts and insecurities often loom large, we are enough. ![]() For K-Pop fans, these aren't just lyrics they are affirmations that boost self-esteem, spark self-discovery, and inspire unshakable confidence. Their songs, like 'Love Myself' and 'Not Today,' carry powerful messages of embracing one's true self and confronting life's challenges with unwavering determination. SpotifyīTS is more than just a K-Pop band - they are advocates for self-love and empowerment. The lyrics often serve as a source of comfort, inspiration, and profound reflection. These lyrics aren't mere words, they are the emotional pulse that resonates with fans. Tracks like 'Spring Day' and 'Blood Sweat & Tears' are poetic journeys that convey a tapestry of emotions and experiences. These chart-topping artists’ music stands out, not just for their catchy melodies and impressive choreography, but for the lyrical depth and meaning it encapsulates. Let’s take a deep dive into the unique and immensely positive connection between BTS and their passionate fanbase, ARMY. BTS has profoundly influenced the lives of K-Pop fans across the globe. This seven-member South Korean sensation isn't just a K-Pop band they are a cultural phenomenon. In the ever-evolving world of K-Pop, there are few names that shine as brightly as BTS. Sporting an all-black outfit, San pulled off the ‘Smoke’ dance in his own way and fans absolutely loved how he never lost his energy. San’s coolness shows off when he is dancing and this challenge only makes him cooler. Known for his stage presence and off-the-wall energy, ATEEZ’s San’s video delivered just like he always does. Dynamicduo, Padi) - Dynamicduo & Lee Young Ji ATEEZ’s San Smoke #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SAN #산 ♬ Smoke (Prod. Both members were charismatic and energetic with their moves, representing the group’s talent as a whole.ĥ. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and DK completed the challenge together and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. SEVENTEEN are always praised for their synchronization and clean dancing, and rightfully so. This power duo of SEVENTEEN gave us everything and more with their video. SEVENTEEN’s DK and Hoshi #Smokechallenge ♬ Smoke (Prod. V is well known for his deep and sultry vocals but his dancing can’t be ignored either! This challenge truly showed how versatile V is with his dancing and how he puts his own unique twist to his dance moves.Ĥ. As a fellow 95 liner, it’s no surprise that the two know each other. What’s better than doing the challenge? Doing it with Bada Lee of course! BTS’s V was a special guest in one of Bada Lee’s videos for the challenge. BTS’s V smoke challenge with one & only #thv ! □ [ #badalee #kimtaehyung #taehyung #gof #sm #hybe #bts #bangtan #swf2 #foryoupage #fyp #4u #trending ♬ Smoke (Prod. It’s hard to ignore the skills that ITZY has and these girls showed exactly why you can’t look away from them.ģ. These girls' moves were pleasing to watch and they were so charismatic while doing it. ITZY’s YeJi and RyuJin’s popping moves and isolations on their cover made them the perfect candidates for this list. JungKook is always known to go above and beyond in what he does and this challenge was no exception to that rule. He was incredibly smooth with his moves, hitting every part of the dance without letting his energy falter. ![]() ![]() Leave it to BTS’s JungKook to blow us away with his challenge! Not too much and not too little, JungKook definitely pulled off the dance flawlessly. BTS’s JungKook dc: #fyp #dance #smokechallage ♬ 오리지널 사운드 - JK Roy's Station Coffee & Tea: Esta cafetería es un lugar popular para trabajar en San José. Ofrecen una amplia variedad de bebidas de café y té, así como una conexión Wi-Fi rápida y gratuita.ģ. Academic Coffee: Si buscas un lugar tranquilo para estudiar o trabajar, Academic Coffee es una excelente opción. Además, cuenta con una gran cantidad de enchufes para cargar tus dispositivos y una conexión Wi-Fi rápida y confiable.Ģ. B2 Coffee: Esta cafetería es conocida por su ambiente relajado y su excelente café. Si eres un amante del café y necesitas un lugar tranquilo para trabajar en San José, ¡estás de suerte! Aquí te presentamos una lista de las mejores cafeterías en San José para trabajar:ġ. ![]()
I perform the Mini tummy tuck in the same fashion by going through a small incision in the belly button. Men, on the other hand, seem to have their pouch above the belly button. It can be done through an incision in the belly button, or through a C section scar if the patient wants a little excess skin taken off. Results, especially when combined with Liposuction of the flanks, are dramatic.Ī Mini tummy tuck is best suited for women who don’t have stretch marks or saggy skin, but have a pouch below the belly button. Most notable is the fact that work is done to tighten the muscles, which will benefit patients who want as flat a stomach as possible. The T ummy tuck (CPT: 15847) addresses the three components your abdomen: the skin, fat, and muscle. What is the difference between a Tummy tuck and a Mini-tummy tuck? After a Full tummy tuck, your abdomen will no longer stick out when sitting down or bending over. ![]() However, a Full tummy tuck will also remove fat tissue and tighten the muscles in the abdomen. This allows you to know exactly where your Tummy tuck scar will be located.Īll types of Tummy tucks get rid of loose skin between the belly button and pubic hairline. With respect to scarring, the surgical markings for skin excision are made with you in front of a mirror the morning of surgery. ![]() It is a milder form of anesthesia with little or no nausea. We prefer the use of IV sedation as it almost completely eliminates the risk of pulmonary embolism which is associated with General anesthesia. This procedure can be performed under IV anesthesia or General anesthesia as an out-patient. A Tummy tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is the most effective way to tighten your stomach area and remove excess hanging skin. And so if it’s good for our customers to find a way to be more cost-effective in an uncertain economy, our team’s going to spend a lot of cycles doing that.” ![]() “We’re trying to build a set of relationships and businesses that outlast all of us. “We are not focused on trying to optimize in any one quarter or any one year,” he said. The reality is that Amazon has built its business, AWS in particular, as a way to help customers find a way to spend less money, Jassy said. ![]() And when you are being cautious, you look for ways that you can spend less money.” “And we‘re being very thoughtful about streamlining our costs as well. “You see it with virtually every enterprise,” Jassy said. “There are many customers continuing to put plans in place to migrate to the cloud and commit to AWS over the long term,” he said.Īmazon CEO Andy Jassy, who just finished his first full fiscal year as the company’s top executive, was asked about how he sees the AWS business changing, and he responded by saying most enterprises are acting cautiously. That said, AWS’ new customer pipeline remains healthy and robust, Olsavsky said. AWS year-over-year revenue growth is in the midteens.” “As we look ahead, we expect these optimization efforts will continue to be a headwind to AWS growth in at least the next couple of quarters. “This customer focus is in our DNA and informs how we think about our customer relationships and how we will partner with them for the long term,” Olsavsky said. ![]() Olsavsky Thursday told analysts during Amazon’s fiscal year 2022 quarterly financial analyst conference call that customers are looking for ways to save money, and Amazon spends a lot of time trying to help them do so. Amazon Web Services, the smallest of the three business segments of Amazon, continues to be the primary growth driver for Amazon as a whole, although there are macroeconomic headwinds that could slow AWS growth going forward.Īmazon saw AWS revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter 2022 grow 20 percent compared with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, but that growth rate will slow, said Amazon Senior Vice President and CFO Brian Olsavsky. ![]() Maginnis, a native of Maryland, to the Office of Mayor of Hamilton. The change, in 1875, came with the election of Michael N. "Hamilton had been for a long time terrorized by the criminal classes," a city historian noted in commenting on the events which led to the formation of the Hamilton Police Department in 1875. The creation of the department followed a 10-year period of lawlessness which included everything from gambling and production and sale of illegal whiskey to political tampering and a series of murders. Then 46 years later, members of the Hamilton Police Department began discharging their duties. Modern policing started in 1829 when Sir Robert Peele created the London, England Metropolitan Police. The process is designed to increase agency effectiveness and efficiency, promote excellence, and increase citizen and employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency. A quadrennial on-site assessment is conducted followed by a formal hearing with a panel of C.A.L.E.A. To achieve re-accreditation, the agency must be reviewed annually to ensure the policies and procedures remain in compliance with the most recent standards. The accreditation process requires a commitment from all members of the agency. This still represents only 5% of law enforcement agencies in the United States. At the end of 2022, the total number of CALEA clients was approximately 1300, and growing. ![]() The accreditation process is completely voluntary and considered to be the Gold Standard in public safety. The department received its most recent award in 2022. The department has retained its accredited status and began receiving the Meritorious Accredited award in 2006. This prestigious honor was awarded to the department after an intensive review of departmental policies and practices, which ensured that the agency was in compliance with nearly 500 standards promulgated by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA ®). The Hamilton Police Department received its initial accreditation award on March 24th, 1990 when it became the 139th Internationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency. In addition to these duties, the Operations Bureau Captain oversees the coordination of the internal affairs function and the deployment of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team. ![]() The Operations Bureau includes the day-to-day operations of the Patrol Division, Traffic Division, and the Detective Division. The Support Services Lieutenant ensures that all department property and equipment is properly maintained and accounted for. ![]() The Support Services Bureau includes the Central Records, Court Services, Training, Public Affairs, and Neighborhood Policing sections. The Hamilton Police Department is divided into two bureaus with different and distinct responsibilities: the Support Services Bureau and the Operations Bureau. The Hamilton Police Department consists of 115 full-time sworn men and women, 13 civilian personnel, and 8 Corrections Officers. CALEA accreditation affirms the professional status of Law Enforcement agencies worldwide. The department serves a population of over 62,000 residents and is committed to providing the community with “Exceptional Police Service for a Better Hamilton.” The City of Hamilton Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1990, when the department became the 139th internationally accredited law enforcement agency. Represents the largest municipality in Butler County, Ohio. Our mission is embodied in our commitment to public safety through community engagement designed to support the vision of Hamilton as a purposeful destination to work, live, and play. To provide exceptional police service for a better Hamilton. However, more complex arenas would rob the shooter of its simplicity, which is also its strong point. The stage itself is a primitive, unadorned section of floor with no defining features besides a surrounding pit. ![]() The game only sports a single time-attack mode, with one arena. I find it difficult to complain about Devil Daggers's dearth of content, but necessary regardless. Even when the game utterly destroyed me, I derived equal measures of joy and catharsis from its gritty, over-crowded conflicts. The frenetic action kept my heart pumping, as much out of the thrill as out of genuine love for the experience. Occasionally it frustrated me, but it seldom failed to entertain. Needless to say, Devil Daggers kept me on my toes. Regardless of how well I played, I couldn't stem the flood of demons that poured into the fray. Myriad spindly legs and countless segments rose from the earth in the form of a tremendous flying centipede composed of human bones. Perhaps the worst of these nightmares, though, is one that erupted from the floor itself. It deposited a sac full of virulent offspring who chased me more furiously than the common skulls. Not long after their arrival, an immense spider crept from the shadows beyond the edge of the battlefield, a bony face grinning from its backside. Evolved stationary adversaries cropped up and hacked out ridge-horned menaces that hounded me relentlessly. As the challenge factor climbed, I got to witness some of its bestiary's most gruesome (read: most awesome) specimens. I mean, I don't begrudge Devil Daggers for kicking in my face. The bad news is that the arena refuses to be bested, even with your buffs. With strengthened offenses, you can look forward to meaner scatter shots, swifter rapid fire and even homing daggers. These upgrade your weaponry, once you've collected a certain number of them. The good news is that larger foes drop gems when defeated. As the adversarial population explodes, you'll be pining for improved artillery to boost the body count. Even with dozens of targets nipping at your heels and others birthing additional terrors, there isn't a trace of slowdown.Īs you can imagine, survival requires more than just smooth moves. I've yet to run into a single instance of lag or even a crash, and any other possible glitches have been nonexistent. Thankfully, Devil Daggers is as stable as can be, which aids in the previously described mass murder process. All of this would transpire in mere seconds, and I was off to battle the rest of the opposition in short order. Blades connected and they popped in a grisly display of bone shards and bright red gore. They would pile up as they struggled to shift directions, and that's when I would unleash the fury of my daggers. Rather than perpetually eluding the skulls, I learned to lure them to me and control their "flow." They tended to move as a unified mass, so I'd draw them to one side of the realm and abruptly alter my course. Constant humming, for instance, spoke of my proximity to the aforementioned horned creatures. Familiarity could reveal what lay behind me without requiring me to first see it. I also trained myself to listen, as each foe issues a particular sound. I discovered that a single click executes a shotgun-like blast, perfect for close combat. Before long, I was handling the eldritch plants and floating heads with no problem. ![]() The important thing is that I learned a lesson with each death. Not to be discouraged, I re-spawned and resumed my butchery, to marginal results. As it turns out, one hit is all Devil Daggers allows. I figured I'd have some health left after sustaining one blow, but instead I perished. I missed one, though, and that sealed my fate. I cut loose blades at machine gun speed, knifing some of the skeletal noggins out of the air before they could reach me. There, a tentacled tree emitted a pained retch as it coughed up legions of flying skulls and a demonic, horned cranium. An infernal voice called from behind me, and I whirled around to meet its origin. I knew nabbing it would plunge me into chaos, but I secured it without question just the same. Before me stood a silver dagger, awaiting my nervous grasp. I couldn't shake the sensation that ominous forces hid in the blackness, as if the game had hushed itself in preparation for pandemonium. This game meant business and wanted to get down to it immediately. It eschewed any sort of prelude and threw me into the mute darkness. Quietude recently caught my attention, though, as I started the first-person shooter Devil Daggers. ![]() ![]() I've grown so accustomed to the existence of introductions and opening cutscenes that I've forgotten how much disquiet their absence can produce. |
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