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The Sights, Sounds, and People of Morelia, Mexico by: David B. Wix
As the sun set on my first evening in Morelia, I found myself reflecting on the days events and my initial impressions of this old colonial style city that would be my home for the next several months.
After arriving by air into Guadalajara, my bus trip from there to Morelia with Primera Plus, one of Mexicos first class bus systems, had taken about three or three and one-half hours over the fairly new autopista (freeway) that connects Guadalajara and Morelia with Mexico City. The ride had been a marvelous, comfortable experience when compared to riding Greyhound buses in the United States. In addition to a good meal and a new release movie, one of my fellow passengers shared many of the interesting things about Morelia that I would be able to see and do once we arrived. This helped me relax a little and feel more at ease. Even so, nothing would quite prepare me for what I would experience right after we arrived.
The trip from Morelias central bus station to El Centro (downtown) normally takes fewer than five minutes and is less than a ten-block distance away. That is, unless you take a taxi ride with a driver that knows you are in unfamiliar territory and gives you a scenic, roundabout tour in order to capture more of a fare than he is entitled to. A trip that should have cost me 10 to 12 pesos (1 2 $USD) at the most, ended up costing about 250 pesos (25 30 $USD). Needless to say, one of my first purchases in Morelia was a city map. That way, I would know for sure where I was at all times and not be taken for a ride ever again.
My evening meal and hotel room more than made up for any disappointment and anger I may have felt initially, however. I honestly dont remember the name of the first restaurant I ate at in Morelia, but the food was wonderful. My room at the Mintzicuri hotel was only a surprising sum of $8 a night. Now how good could that possibly be at such a low rate? Not only was it comfortably furnished and clean, it even had cable TV!
Apartment living, the neighborhoods, and the people
While I wont say that everything I experienced was pleasant, for the most part I truly enjoyed the places that I lived and the people that were my neighbors. At first, a few of the local people in the area around my apartment on Padre Lloreda were a little antagonistic toward me because I was a foreigner, an outsider. I remember on occasion being called guero which, near as I can tell or remember means white boy or white- faced boy or something to that effect. Now that I think back, it is kind of funny I was very white-faced for the first few weeks I was there! Then, thankfully, my skin started to darken and my Spanish greatly improved.
Right from the start, I became well acquainted with the local people by going out on the streets around my apartment and getting to know the stores and the people that owned them or shopped in them. One such place was the local grocery store that was about a block away from where I lived. The man that ran it and his niece quickly became good friends to me. The local corner grocery store in Morelia is much more than just a place to shop - it is a gathering place for friends that want to socialize. At least, that one was. One day, one of my name callers came in and asked guero, why are you here? These are all my friends! Alma, the store owners niece quickly spoke up and said they are all his friends too! So, why dont you just be quiet or go away? That was the last time I ever had a problem with anyone in that neighborhood. Even my name caller became more pleasant and almost friendly.
In appreciation for Almas great act of kindness, I offered to tutor her in English during my off hours from teaching and studying at CMI (Centro Mexicano Internacional). She proved to be an excellent student. Sometimes, Spanish speakers have problems with certain sounds in English. The th sound, as in thank you, is one of the most difficult to learn. Alma was determined, though! One night, we sat for at least 3 hours doing word exercises to grasp the sound. I even had Alma watch my mouth carefully to imitate the way I held my teeth and lips to form the th sound. It would come out more like fank you. Alma never did get it that night, however, one day as I turned to leave the store; she called out a resounding thank you! She had been practicing.
My next apartment was at least a couple of miles away down the side street from Padre Lloreda on Calle Vincente Santa Maria. My favorite person there was my landlady Amparo, affectionately known as Amparito to all of her boys in her apartment-rooms. She was warm and kind, but at the same time let you know the house rules. There never was any loud music, wild parties, or any funny stuff going on, at least not in that house! Our neighbor just north of us, however, liked to get a bit sauced and sing loudly until the wee hours of the morning occasionally.
This neighborhood was very welcoming. I had 3 corner style grocery stores, a beer store, a tortilla factory, a barbershop, a restaurant, and a laundry within a four or five block radius. I wasted no time in getting to know most of the people on a first name basis, and I never experienced prejudice of any kind.
Shopping mercado style
I did most of my shopping for clothes, food, and household things at Mercado Independencia on Avenida Lazaro Cardenas next to Vincente Santa Maria or at other stores in the immediate area. This mercado occupies a huge city block area more like 3 or 4 blocks here in the U. S. I have never experienced anything so unique as shopping mercado style. Everything under the sun seems to be here. I could go and get fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats here, eat a restaurant style meal at one of the many food stands, buy leather goods, get my school supplies, etc. The food stands are basically a long counter with chairs and cooking facilities. The meals are simple and nourishing and generally cost around $2, never more than $3 or $4.
One of the funniest experiences I had in Morelia was at this mercado one afternoon during a break in my classes. I had decided to purchase a couple of ears of corn to go along with my spaghetti dinner that evening. Now, I had always learned the Spanish word for corn to be maiz (my-eece). When I first asked for some maiz, one of the vendors went and got me a can of cut corn from a neighboring vendor. Then, I tried drawing ears of corn and explaining what they were by means of gestures and other descriptive words to no avail. Finally, one of the young children looked up at me with big eyes and said elote, elote! Si! Elote! I really was not sure what elote was; however, I figured it was worth a try. So, the little girl brought me back, yes thankfully, an ear of corn. I have never forgotten the Spanish word elote.
Another time, when I was doing my shopping at the mercado, I got another lesson in Spanish that I will more than likely remember for the rest of my life as well. I had said something to one of the young women in the shop that I thought for some reason had embarrassed her from the response she gave me. I had no idea what I might have said, but I tried to ask what it was and apologize. So, I tried to think of what the Spanish word for embarrass could be. Now, a lot of Spanish words are similar to their English counterparts. To make a word end in ed (embarrass embarrassed) you add ado. So, I added ado to embarrass and asked the lady if I made her embarasado, to which she adamantly said No, no seor! Her face said differently, or, so I thought. I asked again No, no seor! came her immediate reply. Now, I was really confused. I dug through my backpack and found my pocket dictionary. Imagine my horror I had been asking if I had made her pregnant. Thankfully, she realized I was stumbling over my words and we both had a good laugh. Incidentally, the Spanish word for embarrassed is averganzado. I dont think Ill ever forget that word either.
One of my favorite stores in Morelia, Milanos Mens Clothing, was right across the street from Mercado Independencia on Avenida Lazaro Cardenas. I never paid more than $10 for any of the shirts and pants I purchased there. Within a couple of months of moving to Morelia, I lost over 40 pounds from all the exercise I got every day in walking back and forth to my school and around the city. So, I bought a new wardrobe. The quality of clothes at Milanos was wonderful and at prices I could easily afford. I even had my own personal clothes-shopping assistant that would meet me and help me to match colors on my outfits.
The sounds of Morelia
One of the other things I came to appreciate about Morelia was its sounds. From the roosters crowing all over town at the crack of dawn heralding the beginning of a new day to the vendors and various service providers on the streets, each would have their own sound. For instance, the garbage man had a unique sounding whistle that he would blow as he wound through the neighborhood streets. Generally, when you heard the first hint of the whistle, there would be about 5 minutes or less to make sure any unwanted trash was at curbside for pickup. Trucks loaded with bottles of gas for cooking and heating had a special horn sound. And, on most weekdays, the streets teemed with sounds of traffic and people as they hustled about busily involved in their days activities. Weekends would bring the music of fiestas (parties) as people would get together and socialize. When Morelias futbol (soccer) team played a neighboring citys team and won, sounds of jubilation could be heard as people drove up and down the street blowing whistles or making other noises and shouting Morelia, Morelia at the top of their lungs.
Making Morelia my home
I never wanted Morelia to be just a place to visit, study, and work. Right from the beginning, it became my home. I knew I had to learn to communicate effectively to fit in and do well. The teachers at my school, CMI, played a big part in helping me to learn to conjugate Spanish verbs, but it was the people I came into contact with on a daily basis, however, that helped me to build my vocabulary of words and learn to communicate well. Very few of them knew English. So, to eat, do my shopping and other day-to-day activities, I had to speak Spanish well enough to be understood. It took me between one and two months of trial and error to learn to converse freely.
My students were another part of what made me feel at home in Morelia. I have never seen people so eager to learn. English opens up a whole new world to many of them. For many, traveling to, living and working in the United States was a dream or goal. I tried to remember this while teaching practical language usages that would make it easier for them to adapt to a new culture and land. A lot of my students loved to read books and magazines, surf the Internet, and listen to American music. So, I would use each of these avenues to make learning enjoyable for them. Learning is a two-way street. My students could always sense that I really cared. To this day, though, I feel that they taught and helped me more than I ever did them.
Learn the language, make mistakes, but keep your sense of humor
So, you want to live in Morelia, eh? The best encouragement I can give you, then, is learn the language to the best of your ability, surround yourself with good friends, keep a strong positive attitude, and try not to lose your sense of humor when you make mistakes. And, though you do not want to be tied to your dictionary or other language aids - keep them handy just in case you encounter a word or words you are unsure of.
If you enjoy history, culture, adventure, and people, by all means go to Morelia!
About The Author
The author, David Wix, lived, worked, and traveled extensively in Mexico during 1997 and has degrees in history and languages. Currently he is working as an insurance broker in California. He has had articles published in his areas of expertise and is currently working on a couple of books to be published in the near future. Author's website: http://www.dave-wix.com and http://www.travelwriters.com/davewix.
dave@dave-wix.com
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The Sights, Sounds, and People of Morelia, Mexico by: David B. Wix
As the sun set on my first evening in Morelia, I found myself reflecting on the days events and my initial impressions of this old colonial style city that would be my home for the next several months.
After arriving by air into Guadalajara, my bus trip from there to Morelia with Primera Plus, one of Mexicos first class bus systems, had taken about three or three and one-half hours over the fairly new autopista (freeway) that connects Guadalajara and Morelia with Mexico City. The ride had been a marvelous, comfortable experience when compared to riding Greyhound buses in the United States. In addition to a good meal and a new release movie, one of my fellow passengers shared many of the interesting things about Morelia that I would be able to see and do once we arrived. This helped me relax a little and feel more at ease. Even so, nothing would quite prepare me for what I would experience right after we arrived.
The trip from Morelias central bus station to El Centro (downtown) normally takes fewer than five minutes and is less than a ten-block distance away. That is, unless you take a taxi ride with a driver that knows you are in unfamiliar territory and gives you a scenic, roundabout tour in order to capture more of a fare than he is entitled to. A trip that should have cost me 10 to 12 pesos (1 2 $USD) at the most, ended up costing about 250 pesos (25 30 $USD). Needless to say, one of my first purchases in Morelia was a city map. That way, I would know for sure where I was at all times and not be taken for a ride ever again.
My evening meal and hotel room more than made up for any disappointment and anger I may have felt initially, however. I honestly dont remember the name of the first restaurant I ate at in Morelia, but the food was wonderful. My room at the Mintzicuri hotel was only a surprising sum of $8 a night. Now how good could that possibly be at such a low rate? Not only was it comfortably furnished and clean, it even had cable TV!
Apartment living, the neighborhoods, and the people
While I wont say that everything I experienced was pleasant, for the most part I truly enjoyed the places that I lived and the people that were my neighbors. At first, a few of the local people in the area around my apartment on Padre Lloreda were a little antagonistic toward me because I was a foreigner, an outsider. I remember on occasion being called guero which, near as I can tell or remember means white boy or white- faced boy or something to that effect. Now that I think back, it is kind of funny I was very white-faced for the first few weeks I was there! Then, thankfully, my skin started to darken and my Spanish greatly improved.
Right from the start, I became well acquainted with the local people by going out on the streets around my apartment and getting to know the stores and the people that owned them or shopped in them. One such place was the local grocery store that was about a block away from where I lived. The man that ran it and his niece quickly became good friends to me. The local corner grocery store in Morelia is much more than just a place to shop - it is a gathering place for friends that want to socialize. At least, that one was. One day, one of my name callers came in and asked guero, why are you here? These are all my friends! Alma, the store owners niece quickly spoke up and said they are all his friends too! So, why dont you just be quiet or go away? That was the last time I ever had a problem with anyone in that neighborhood. Even my name caller became more pleasant and almost friendly.
In appreciation for Almas great act of kindness, I offered to tutor her in English during my off hours from teaching and studying at CMI (Centro Mexicano Internacional). She proved to be an excellent student. Sometimes, Spanish speakers have problems with certain sounds in English. The th sound, as in thank you, is one of the most difficult to learn. Alma was determined, though! One night, we sat for at least 3 hours doing word exercises to grasp the sound. I even had Alma watch my mouth carefully to imitate the way I held my teeth and lips to form the th sound. It would come out more like fank you. Alma never did get it that night, however, one day as I turned to leave the store; she called out a resounding thank you! She had been practicing.
My next apartment was at least a couple of miles away down the side street from Padre Lloreda on Calle Vincente Santa Maria. My favorite person there was my landlady Amparo, affectionately known as Amparito to all of her boys in her apartment-rooms. She was warm and kind, but at the same time let you know the house rules. There never was any loud music, wild parties, or any funny stuff going on, at least not in that house! Our neighbor just north of us, however, liked to get a bit sauced and sing loudly until the wee hours of the morning occasionally.
This neighborhood was very welcoming. I had 3 corner style grocery stores, a beer store, a tortilla factory, a barbershop, a restaurant, and a laundry within a four or five block radius. I wasted no time in getting to know most of the people on a first name basis, and I never experienced prejudice of any kind.
Shopping mercado style
I did most of my shopping for clothes, food, and household things at Mercado Independencia on Avenida Lazaro Cardenas next to Vincente Santa Maria or at other stores in the immediate area. This mercado occupies a huge city block area more like 3 or 4 blocks here in the U. S. I have never experienced anything so unique as shopping mercado style. Everything under the sun seems to be here. I could go and get fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats here, eat a restaurant style meal at one of the many food stands, buy leather goods, get my school supplies, etc. The food stands are basically a long counter with chairs and cooking facilities. The meals are simple and nourishing and generally cost around $2, never more than $3 or $4.
One of the funniest experiences I had in Morelia was at this mercado one afternoon during a break in my classes. I had decided to purchase a couple of ears of corn to go along with my spaghetti dinner that evening. Now, I had always learned the Spanish word for corn to be maiz (my-eece). When I first asked for some maiz, one of the vendors went and got me a can of cut corn from a neighboring vendor. Then, I tried drawing ears of corn and explaining what they were by means of gestures and other descriptive words to no avail. Finally, one of the young children looked up at me with big eyes and said elote, elote! Si! Elote! I really was not sure what elote was; however, I figured it was worth a try. So, the little girl brought me back, yes thankfully, an ear of corn. I have never forgotten the Spanish word elote.
Another time, when I was doing my shopping at the mercado, I got another lesson in Spanish that I will more than likely remember for the rest of my life as well. I had said something to one of the young women in the shop that I thought for some reason had embarrassed her from the response she gave me. I had no idea what I might have said, but I tried to ask what it was and apologize. So, I tried to think of what the Spanish word for embarrass could be. Now, a lot of Spanish words are similar to their English counterparts. To make a word end in ed (embarrass embarrassed) you add ado. So, I added ado to embarrass and asked the lady if I made her embarasado, to which she adamantly said No, no seor! Her face said differently, or, so I thought. I asked again No, no seor! came her immediate reply. Now, I was really confused. I dug through my backpack and found my pocket dictionary. Imagine my horror I had been asking if I had made her pregnant. Thankfully, she realized I was stumbling over my words and we both had a good laugh. Incidentally, the Spanish word for embarrassed is averganzado. I dont think Ill ever forget that word either.
One of my favorite stores in Morelia, Milanos Mens Clothing, was right across the street from Mercado Independencia on Avenida Lazaro Cardenas. I never paid more than $10 for any of the shirts and pants I purchased there. Within a couple of months of moving to Morelia, I lost over 40 pounds from all the exercise I got every day in walking back and forth to my school and around the city. So, I bought a new wardrobe. The quality of clothes at Milanos was wonderful and at prices I could easily afford. I even had my own personal clothes-shopping assistant that would meet me and help me to match colors on my outfits.
The sounds of Morelia
One of the other things I came to appreciate about Morelia was its sounds. From the roosters crowing all over town at the crack of dawn heralding the beginning of a new day to the vendors and various service providers on the streets, each would have their own sound. For instance, the garbage man had a unique sounding whistle that he would blow as he wound through the neighborhood streets. Generally, when you heard the first hint of the whistle, there would be about 5 minutes or less to make sure any unwanted trash was at curbside for pickup. Trucks loaded with bottles of gas for cooking and heating had a special horn sound. And, on most weekdays, the streets teemed with sounds of traffic and people as they hustled about busily involved in their days activities. Weekends would bring the music of fiestas (parties) as people would get together and socialize. When Morelias futbol (soccer) team played a neighboring citys team and won, sounds of jubilation could be heard as people drove up and down the street blowing whistles or making other noises and shouting Morelia, Morelia at the top of their lungs.
Making Morelia my home
I never wanted Morelia to be just a place to visit, study, and work. Right from the beginning, it became my home. I knew I had to learn to communicate effectively to fit in and do well. The teachers at my school, CMI, played a big part in helping me to learn to conjugate Spanish verbs, but it was the people I came into contact with on a daily basis, however, that helped me to build my vocabulary of words and learn to communicate well. Very few of them knew English. So, to eat, do my shopping and other day-to-day activities, I had to speak Spanish well enough to be understood. It took me between one and two months of trial and error to learn to converse freely.
My students were another part of what made me feel at home in Morelia. I have never seen people so eager to learn. English opens up a whole new world to many of them. For many, traveling to, living and working in the United States was a dream or goal. I tried to remember this while teaching practical language usages that would make it easier for them to adapt to a new culture and land. A lot of my students loved to read books and magazines, surf the Internet, and listen to American music. So, I would use each of these avenues to make learning enjoyable for them. Learning is a two-way street. My students could always sense that I really cared. To this day, though, I feel that they taught and helped me more than I ever did them.
Learn the language, make mistakes, but keep your sense of humor
So, you want to live in Morelia, eh? The best encouragement I can give you, then, is learn the language to the best of your ability, surround yourself with good friends, keep a strong positive attitude, and try not to lose your sense of humor when you make mistakes. And, though you do not want to be tied to your dictionary or other language aids - keep them handy just in case you encounter a word or words you are unsure of.
If you enjoy history, culture, adventure, and people, by all means go to Morelia!
About The Author
The author, David Wix, lived, worked, and traveled extensively in Mexico during 1997 and has degrees in history and languages. Currently he is working as an insurance broker in California. He has had articles published in his areas of expertise and is currently working on a couple of books to be published in the near future. Author's website: http://www.dave-wix.com and http://www.travelwriters.com/davewix.
dave@dave-wix.com
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1. Track The Development Of Your Baby
A general practitioner will be able to tell if your baby is healthy or whether there is cause for concern. Although this is quite alarming for the expecting parents, it is essential for the health of your baby. If something is wrong, you will be required to go in for further testing.
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With Ultrasound, you can be introduced to a visual of your baby for the very first time! In many cases this is the first real wakeup call that both expecting parents have that a baby is on the way. Although tiny and not fully developed, the baby will be moving and some of its shape will be recognizable. The person carrying out the ultrasound will be able to point out how the baby is doing and answer any questions.
3. Is It A Boy Or A Girl?
The pregnancy ultrasound will reveal the burning question asked to the expecting parents time and time again - is it a boy or a girl? Depending on the procedures employed by the place giving the ultrasound, this information will be given to the parents upon request. This information is given on the understanding that it is as it appears, and may not be correct. Some rare cases have been known to be wrong, but in general, it is always right.
4. Things You Must Know
As you know, the Ultrasound can help to predict the due date for the baby. Unfortunately, if the prediction by the Ultrasound differs from your doctors prediction, you need to prepare for both due dates! A later ultrasound may reveal a different date. If this happens, prepare for the earliest date, just in case.
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The pregnancy ultrasound is by far the most exciting and fun test for women to take. At approxmately 18 weeks into the pregnancy it is used to accurately pinpoint the expected arrival date of the baby, as well as see how the baby is developing. Yes, you will be able to determine whether the baby is a boy or a girl as well.
1. Track The Development Of Your Baby
A general practitioner will be able to tell if your baby is healthy or whether there is cause for concern. Although this is quite alarming for the expecting parents, it is essential for the health of your baby. If something is wrong, you will be required to go in for further testing.
2. Get To Know Your Baby
With Ultrasound, you can be introduced to a visual of your baby for the very first time! In many cases this is the first real wakeup call that both expecting parents have that a baby is on the way. Although tiny and not fully developed, the baby will be moving and some of its shape will be recognizable. The person carrying out the ultrasound will be able to point out how the baby is doing and answer any questions.
3. Is It A Boy Or A Girl?
The pregnancy ultrasound will reveal the burning question asked to the expecting parents time and time again - is it a boy or a girl? Depending on the procedures employed by the place giving the ultrasound, this information will be given to the parents upon request. This information is given on the understanding that it is as it appears, and may not be correct. Some rare cases have been known to be wrong, but in general, it is always right.
4. Things You Must Know
As you know, the Ultrasound can help to predict the due date for the baby. Unfortunately, if the prediction by the Ultrasound differs from your doctors prediction, you need to prepare for both due dates! A later ultrasound may reveal a different date. If this happens, prepare for the earliest date, just in case.
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For more great pregnancy related articles and resources check out http://pregnancyplace.info
Spanish Audio Books
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. If you look for keyword searches in any search engine for any product, there will be searches related to that product, asking for information in spanish, or for example in the case of books or audio books, a spanish version of it.
As it was said, audio books are not the exception. There are hundreds of people looking for "spanish audio books" or "audio book in spanish" in most of the search engines and directories.
Fortunately, there are some audio book stores that are starting to have spanish audio books as one of their categories. There are some classic titles such as Papa Rico, Papa Pobre o La Ola Latina that can be found on almost all audio book stores.
In addition, there are other important categories in which people looking for spanish audio books can be interested. These are language learning audio books, as an audio book is an excellent tool to learn a foreign language, because you can also learn the correct pronunciation of words.
The most common spanish audio books in these categories at this moment are english courses for spanish speakers, but without any doubt in the near future, a spanish speaker will be able to learn any language.
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The elegant design of the S81 may hide the fact that it delivers big. It not only provides 50 watts x 2 channels of power, it also supports iPod playback, as well as the MP3 and WMA files you have on CD-R or CD-RW discs. A system remote makes for easy control of the system, and handy timers let you fall asleep to your favorite tunes.
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The iPod seems to have induced a certain trend in the consumer electronics industry as many companies on the market rushed to manufacture accessories for the little device that allows you to take music with you wherever you go. Speakers and headphones were among the first choices as iPod accessories for consumer electronics companies. The next step was wireless speakers and headphones to allow more freedom of movement. We'll try to discuss the pros and cons of wireless peripherals for the iPod as well as the models that each wireless component works with.
Logitech
Logitech began marketing in 2005 a wireless headphone unit that works with any model of iPod that has a dock connector on the base. This feature is standard on all new models and is available on older models as well. The headphones use Bluetooth technology to connect to the iPod through an adapter that transmits the signal. They come with rechargeable batteries that supposedly can play up to eight hours of music per charge.
The wireless headset is very light and weighs only 3.2 ounces, with the adapter unit weighing less than an ounce. iPod controls are provided on one of the earpieces, so there is no need to return to the iPod to adjust the volume or move through the play list. The iPod can be left sitting on a counter or on a desk, and the headphones will pick up the signal for up to 30 feet away.
Logitech also markets a wireless music receiver and transmitter that turns your current stereo into a receiver and set of speakers for your iPod. It comes with its own rechargeable batteries so it doesn't drain your iPod. The receiver unit simply plugs into your stereo system and the transmitter onto your iPod. The system works with any iPod or MP3 player with a standard 3.5mm headphone output.
The benefit of this system is that you can use it to make your existing speakers wireless without having to purchase additional equipment. It is easy to plug in and use so you can easily move to other rooms in the house. The only drawback is the 30-feet distance restriction between the receiver and the transmitter.
Macally
Macally designed a Bluetooth based BlueWave iPod headset that connects to the iPod through a transmitter plugged into the iPod's headphone port. One issue with the BlueWave system is that the transmitter unit doesn't use the iPod's connector for power but two non-rechargeable AAA batteries. Another issue would be the plastic notch situated by the headphone jack that prevents the transmitter from wobbling on the iPod's top and which you will need to remove if you own an iPod shuffle or a first or second generation iPod.
The signal's range should be around 30 feet but it varies greatly depending on the environment you are in, especially if doors or walls stand in the way. The headphones can provide up to eight hours of interrupted music depending on volume level and other factors. They are also powered by two non-rechargeable AAA batteries.
With the BlueWave system you can also wirelessly stream music from your iPod by connecting the headphones to the home speaker system with a RCA patch cable that fits in the line-out jack from the headphones.
Oregon Scientific
Oregon Scientific released in 2005 a very interesting wireless speaker system designed for the iPod, the iBall. The speaker is shaped like a bowling ball and it connects to a transmitter dock, that holds the iPod, through 2.4 Ghz wireless technology, with adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum. The signal range should be up to 100 feet and the rechargeable batteries provide up to 8 hours of music on a single charge. It is compatible with iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis.
The iBall has a built-in remote for the iPod which you can use even if the iPod is not in the room. The speaker has a round LCD display that you can use to change volume and skip tracks, find out the time, wireless signal strength, battery power, play/pause status.
Wi-Gear
The iMuffs from Wi-Gear are wireless headphones made especially for the iPod but with a twist. They use Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to both your iPod and your Bluetooth enabled phone, so you can use them as a wireless headset for the cell phone. When you receive a call, the iMuffs pause the music on the iPod, ring in the headphones and allow you to speak in the integrated microphone.
The iMuffs system has a small receiver that hooks on top of the iPod and comes with a rechargeable battery that provides up to 12 hours of interrupted music. As expected with Bluetooth, the iMuffs headphones can pick up the signal in the 30 feet signal range. They also feature iPod controls on each earpiece for pause, volume, skip and search.
In the future, the market of wireless headphones and speakers for the iPod will become a bigger share of the overall iPod accessories market, as the signal range will increase, the audio output quality will get better and the batteries the manufacturers use for power will allow more hours of playtime.
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Another Great model 11 ArticleiPod Wireless Speakers and Headphones
The iPod seems to have induced a certain trend in the consumer electronics industry as many companies on the market rushed to manufacture accessories for the little device that allows you to take music with you wherever you go. Speakers and headphones were among the first choices as iPod accessories for consumer electronics companies. The next step was wireless speakers and headphones to allow more freedom of movement. We'll try to discuss the pros and cons of wireless peripherals for the iPod as well as the models that each wireless component works with.
Logitech
Logitech began marketing in 2005 a wireless headphone unit that works with any model of iPod that has a dock connector on the base. This feature is standard on all new models and is available on older models as well. The headphones use Bluetooth technology to connect to the iPod through an adapter that transmits the signal. They come with rechargeable batteries that supposedly can play up to eight hours of music per charge.
The wireless headset is very light and weighs only 3.2 ounces, with the adapter unit weighing less than an ounce. iPod controls are provided on one of the earpieces, so there is no need to return to the iPod to adjust the volume or move through the play list. The iPod can be left sitting on a counter or on a desk, and the headphones will pick up the signal for up to 30 feet away.
Logitech also markets a wireless music receiver and transmitter that turns your current stereo into a receiver and set of speakers for your iPod. It comes with its own rechargeable batteries so it doesn't drain your iPod. The receiver unit simply plugs into your stereo system and the transmitter onto your iPod. The system works with any iPod or MP3 player with a standard 3.5mm headphone output.
The benefit of this system is that you can use it to make your existing speakers wireless without having to purchase additional equipment. It is easy to plug in and use so you can easily move to other rooms in the house. The only drawback is the 30-feet distance restriction between the receiver and the transmitter.
Macally
Macally designed a Bluetooth based BlueWave iPod headset that connects to the iPod through a transmitter plugged into the iPod's headphone port. One issue with the BlueWave system is that the transmitter unit doesn't use the iPod's connector for power but two non-rechargeable AAA batteries. Another issue would be the plastic notch situated by the headphone jack that prevents the transmitter from wobbling on the iPod's top and which you will need to remove if you own an iPod shuffle or a first or second generation iPod.
The signal's range should be around 30 feet but it varies greatly depending on the environment you are in, especially if doors or walls stand in the way. The headphones can provide up to eight hours of interrupted music depending on volume level and other factors. They are also powered by two non-rechargeable AAA batteries.
With the BlueWave system you can also wirelessly stream music from your iPod by connecting the headphones to the home speaker system with a RCA patch cable that fits in the line-out jack from the headphones.
Oregon Scientific
Oregon Scientific released in 2005 a very interesting wireless speaker system designed for the iPod, the iBall. The speaker is shaped like a bowling ball and it connects to a transmitter dock, that holds the iPod, through 2.4 Ghz wireless technology, with adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum. The signal range should be up to 100 feet and the rechargeable batteries provide up to 8 hours of music on a single charge. It is compatible with iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis.
The iBall has a built-in remote for the iPod which you can use even if the iPod is not in the room. The speaker has a round LCD display that you can use to change volume and skip tracks, find out the time, wireless signal strength, battery power, play/pause status.
Wi-Gear
The iMuffs from Wi-Gear are wireless headphones made especially for the iPod but with a twist. They use Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to both your iPod and your Bluetooth enabled phone, so you can use them as a wireless headset for the cell phone. When you receive a call, the iMuffs pause the music on the iPod, ring in the headphones and allow you to speak in the integrated microphone.
The iMuffs system has a small receiver that hooks on top of the iPod and comes with a rechargeable battery that provides up to 12 hours of interrupted music. As expected with Bluetooth, the iMuffs headphones can pick up the signal in the 30 feet signal range. They also feature iPod controls on each earpiece for pause, volume, skip and search.
In the future, the market of wireless headphones and speakers for the iPod will become a bigger share of the overall iPod accessories market, as the signal range will increase, the audio output quality will get better and the batteries the manufacturers use for power will allow more hours of playtime.
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Price: 249.77
KEF KHT6000 ACE SILVER KEF Home Theater (KHT) Series KHT6000 ACE Speaker
The KHT6000 ACE speaker incorporates all of KEFs latest performance enhancing innovations to create a true audiophile-quality 3D sound picture: incredibly spacious, intricately detailed, and totally engrossing.
Price: 499.95
KEF CI400 SILVER KEF Ci400 On-Wall Speaker
Custom installation calls for additional creativity, plain and simple. Thats why the clever engineers at KEF adapted the Ci400 from their immensely popular HTS2005 speaker, adding moisture-resistant alu-skin midrange cones, an optional built-in power transformer for 70v/100v applications, and an adjustable ball joint mounting system that allows for a highly-focused soundstage, wherever you happen to need it. Satisfied? You will be.
Price: 299.95
KEF CI400 WHITE KEF Ci400 On-Wall Speaker
Custom installation calls for additional creativity, plain and simple. Thats why the clever engineers at KEF adapted the Ci400 from their immensely popular HTS2005 speaker, adding moisture-resistant alu-skin midrange cones, an optional built-in power transformer for 70v/100v applications, and an adjustable ball joint mounting system that allows for a highly-focused soundstage, wherever you happen to need it. Satisfied? You will be.
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SUNRISE: Woman, 64, loses cash, pickup in home invasionWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:28:43 GMT
A pair of robbers forced their way into a 64-year-old woman's home early this morning and tied her up before stealing cash, electronics and a late-model pickup.
Oakland Tribune - SM's Spencer gets the jumpSun, 13 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT
April 13, 2008 -- SAN MATEO -- Setting up in the starting blocks for the boys 100- meter dash in Saturday's Serra Top 7 Invitational, one thought went through the mind...
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Personal bankruptcy is something that many people start to consider when they discover that they are drowning in debt. It is not a decision that most people make lightly and some are even embarrassed about the possible necessity of taking such a drastic step, even though the records show that the majority of people who file do not do so due to financial mismanagement, but due to things outside of their control such as divorce, unexpected medical expenses, job loss, etc.
One of the things you need to determine for personal bankruptcy is whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is better for you in your situation. The laws and requirements of these are significantly different, and depend on a large variety of factors that are particular to your situation.
Many people think that filing personal bankruptcy is just a matter of filling out the right forms and submitting them, but the days when that statement was true are long past. With the recent changes in bankruptcy law, this is no longer a do-it-yourself process, and you may wish to consider getting a good lawyer that can guide you through the maze of forms and paperwork. The money spent on a bankruptcy lawyer can more than pay for itself in time saved and assets not liquidated.
You need to know what kind of debt you have that is causing you to consider a step as drastic as this because there are certain kinds of debt that cannot be discharged with any type or chapter of bankruptcy. Some of these would include federally funded student loans, alimony, and other type of debt, so if these types of debt make up a good percentage of your total indebtedness, this is not going to help you.
Personal bankruptcy is neither quick nor simple. While it can wipe your financial slate clean so you can start over, the entire process will take several months to accomplish, and this does not matter which chapter you are filing. You should also be aware that a court judge will review your case and approve your bankruptcy so you can move forward with it, but there is a chance that from a legal standpoint, you may not even be able to file.
Strange as it may seem, the new bankruptcy laws dictate that you must attend some credit counseling sessions. This is strange because the majority of people who file do not do so due to financial mismanagement, but this is still part of the law, so it is something that you need to plan to do.
This is not something you want to enter into until you have considered all of your other options. The reason for this is because a bankruptcy filing will show up as a huge flag on your credit report for the next seven to ten years, and it will be more difficult for you to get credit cards, personal loans, a mortgage, and even employment with that huge blemish on your credit report.
Having financial obligations is almost a way of life in today's world. While we cannot accurately forecast what will happen in the future, there are usually options that should be evaluated, and in the financial world, bankruptcy may indeed be the best option. But you need to be aware of the ramifications and ensure that you have checked into all other possible options first.
Maybe it's time you ditch old school and look into the multi-tracking possibilities of audio editing software.
Letting go of old tricks
So you've bought a guitar, managed to learn a few chords, and found you can actually write your own songs from simple D-A-G-A progressions. You've tried recording your songs in your old school handy recorder?and as you listened, you thought it could use some tambourines, bongos, or maybe a crash or two--you suddenly think about all the possibilities... But how can you get it all in there with just your mono tape recorder?
Yup ? this is the time to use audio editing software and welcome multi-tracking into your world.
Multi-tracking concept
The multi-tracking concept is the ability to record several tracks separately (i.e. voice track, drum track, guitar track), and layer them together so that they can be edited individually, as a whole, or two or more tracks simultaneously; and then mixed and played back in harmony. Most audio editing software products offers multi-tracking so you can record or control the levels of one track while another is playing in the background. For example, you can record a voice track over a pre-recorded guitar piece?something you cannot do with a single track recorder.
Software options
You can find audio editing freeware on the internet, which means you can have your very own home recording studio for free. Freeware versions usually have basic features: such as record, play rewing, fast forward, and pause, as well as level controls and panning (left to right). More advanced features like tone correction can usually be found in paid or proprietary versions. Popular audio editing software includes Cakewalk, Adobe Audition, Mixcraft, and Sound Forge. These programs offer mixing capabilities, sampling, virtual instruments, and Midi capabilities.
Computer peripherals
To get the most out of your audio editing software, you may want to invest in audio peripherals such as speakers and microphones. Make sure you get a good set of audio speakers, including a sub-woofer, to get a wide range of sound frequencies. A good set of headphones is also a good alternative. You will also need a sound card and aux cables for inputting jacks and mics. Good luck!
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Today's su rs11x ArticlePersonal Bankruptcy - Not As Easy As It Sounds
Personal bankruptcy is something that many people start to consider when they discover that they are drowning in debt. It is not a decision that most people make lightly and some are even embarrassed about the possible necessity of taking such a drastic step, even though the records show that the majority of people who file do not do so due to financial mismanagement, but due to things outside of their control such as divorce, unexpected medical expenses, job loss, etc.
One of the things you need to determine for personal bankruptcy is whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is better for you in your situation. The laws and requirements of these are significantly different, and depend on a large variety of factors that are particular to your situation.
Many people think that filing personal bankruptcy is just a matter of filling out the right forms and submitting them, but the days when that statement was true are long past. With the recent changes in bankruptcy law, this is no longer a do-it-yourself process, and you may wish to consider getting a good lawyer that can guide you through the maze of forms and paperwork. The money spent on a bankruptcy lawyer can more than pay for itself in time saved and assets not liquidated.
You need to know what kind of debt you have that is causing you to consider a step as drastic as this because there are certain kinds of debt that cannot be discharged with any type or chapter of bankruptcy. Some of these would include federally funded student loans, alimony, and other type of debt, so if these types of debt make up a good percentage of your total indebtedness, this is not going to help you.
Personal bankruptcy is neither quick nor simple. While it can wipe your financial slate clean so you can start over, the entire process will take several months to accomplish, and this does not matter which chapter you are filing. You should also be aware that a court judge will review your case and approve your bankruptcy so you can move forward with it, but there is a chance that from a legal standpoint, you may not even be able to file.
Strange as it may seem, the new bankruptcy laws dictate that you must attend some credit counseling sessions. This is strange because the majority of people who file do not do so due to financial mismanagement, but this is still part of the law, so it is something that you need to plan to do.
This is not something you want to enter into until you have considered all of your other options. The reason for this is because a bankruptcy filing will show up as a huge flag on your credit report for the next seven to ten years, and it will be more difficult for you to get credit cards, personal loans, a mortgage, and even employment with that huge blemish on your credit report.
Having financial obligations is almost a way of life in today's world. While we cannot accurately forecast what will happen in the future, there are usually options that should be evaluated, and in the financial world, bankruptcy may indeed be the best option. But you need to be aware of the ramifications and ensure that you have checked into all other possible options first.
Maybe it's time you ditch old school and look into the multi-tracking possibilities of audio editing software.
Letting go of old tricks
So you've bought a guitar, managed to learn a few chords, and found you can actually write your own songs from simple D-A-G-A progressions. You've tried recording your songs in your old school handy recorder?and as you listened, you thought it could use some tambourines, bongos, or maybe a crash or two--you suddenly think about all the possibilities... But how can you get it all in there with just your mono tape recorder?
Yup ? this is the time to use audio editing software and welcome multi-tracking into your world.
Multi-tracking concept
The multi-tracking concept is the ability to record several tracks separately (i.e. voice track, drum track, guitar track), and layer them together so that they can be edited individually, as a whole, or two or more tracks simultaneously; and then mixed and played back in harmony. Most audio editing software products offers multi-tracking so you can record or control the levels of one track while another is playing in the background. For example, you can record a voice track over a pre-recorded guitar piece?something you cannot do with a single track recorder.
Software options
You can find audio editing freeware on the internet, which means you can have your very own home recording studio for free. Freeware versions usually have basic features: such as record, play rewing, fast forward, and pause, as well as level controls and panning (left to right). More advanced features like tone correction can usually be found in paid or proprietary versions. Popular audio editing software includes Cakewalk, Adobe Audition, Mixcraft, and Sound Forge. These programs offer mixing capabilities, sampling, virtual instruments, and Midi capabilities.
Computer peripherals
To get the most out of your audio editing software, you may want to invest in audio peripherals such as speakers and microphones. Make sure you get a good set of audio speakers, including a sub-woofer, to get a wide range of sound frequencies. A good set of headphones is also a good alternative. You will also need a sound card and aux cables for inputting jacks and mics. Good luck!
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