News for today's 2018: 06/09/13

Rainy nights

7:50 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3da9jM5nPYv1wK6IJrBRHUX_T99FKV19K_ANxOl5u89ObNHOgYF6HvtWpcCpFfO7RJ9SbOxUbCl57QaVVEGnNZ0U5F4MdOu2FyfbJCsYDGO5MpJndHt0I9tptT6XMl6mkFeJyCVI2F5L/s1600/Rain+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3da9jM5nPYv1wK6IJrBRHUX_T99FKV19K_ANxOl5u89ObNHOgYF6HvtWpcCpFfO7RJ9SbOxUbCl57QaVVEGnNZ0U5F4MdOu2FyfbJCsYDGO5MpJndHt0I9tptT6XMl6mkFeJyCVI2F5L/s1600/Rain+1.jpg" /></a></div>Lightning streaks across the western sky as thunder rolls along the ridges of the Allegheny Mountains of Augusta County. Weather forecasters have issued flash flood warnings for up to three inches of rain through Monday afternoon as powerful storms roll through the area.<br /><br />The windows are open as the cool night air drifts in ... it will be a night to fall asleep to the sound of falling rain and the smell of freshly soaked dirt.<br /><br />It's raining in Augusta County....

Lightning streaks across the western sky as thunder rolls along the ridges of the Allegheny Mountains of Augusta County. Weather forecasters...

Highland County phone service out - UPDATED: Service restored

6:25 PM Tukiyooo 0

<i>The Recorder</i> is reporting that phone service has been out all day for Highland County. The latest updates on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Recorder/126300954052731?hc_location=stream">Facebook</a> noted:<br /><blockquote>So it appears there is at least a countywide (Highland) problem with cell service and long distance. Both have been down all afternoon. No answers yet but we're working on finding out what's going on. This issue may extend at least in to Augusta and Rockingham as well. We'll keep you posted.</blockquote>And this ...<br /><blockquote>In the Highlands, still, even if long-distance callers try calling  residents here, they will get the superfast busy signal. We tested. The  Recorder is trying to get some answers tonight.... but you Highlanders  should consider yourselves on "the island" for now. At least the  Internet still works ... use your email and Facebook and Twitter,  etc., to communicate outside our borders.</blockquote><b>UPDATE 10:15 pm:</b> Service has been restored. <i>The Recorder</i> wrote on Facebook, "Long distance and cell service has returned to the Highlands! Still trying to find out what happened...."

The Recorder is reporting that phone service has been out all day for Highland County. The latest updates on Facebook noted: So it appears...

ISRAEL, IRAN AND THE BALKANS final Part

4:19 PM Tukiyooo 0

<br /> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaD_7KeQpRFUlkkPNWztxcppds-1Yk5d6ODX4vj__E6rg4HqBtLLdePq8T3kQQM9VdqDJWACXO7FNYgnw_MUrcu3l7CIkDNsf4HYna1UtGMGq5ZOhf2Dxbf-3Rd3OvmWFgrHK9JxLxmxZo/s1600/433028_Map-of-the-Balkans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaD_7KeQpRFUlkkPNWztxcppds-1Yk5d6ODX4vj__E6rg4HqBtLLdePq8T3kQQM9VdqDJWACXO7FNYgnw_MUrcu3l7CIkDNsf4HYna1UtGMGq5ZOhf2Dxbf-3Rd3OvmWFgrHK9JxLxmxZo/s400/433028_Map-of-the-Balkans.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">ISRAEL’S SECURITY CONCERNS IN THE BALKANS</span></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted by Geopolitical Analysis and Monitoring from the original article written by Chris Deliso</span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TURKEY AND ISRAEL, BEYOND THE BALKANS: THE CAUCASUS AND AFRICA</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reaching out to mutual allies – the most obvious and most extensively involved of course being the US – has also helped both ISRAEL and TURKEY sustain relations during the three-year impasse. US diplomatic sources reveal that despite the apparent lack of progress since May 2010, it was not due to lack of trying; in addition to the official visits, former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton made several secret trips to Ankara to try and get some traction from a stubborn TURKISH leadership.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are other mutual, but sometimes overlooked allies too, which play a key role in ISRAEL’S containment of IRAN but which are never mentioned in the context of wider bilateral Israel-TURKEY relations in other areas like the BALKANS. In this light, AZERBAIJAN is a vital ally to both ISRAEL and TURKEY, borders on IRAN, and thus becomes potentially important in a number of ways. Is it possible that the country has facilitated or could facilitate information-sharing between TURKEY and ISRAEL more discreetly during periods of public political discord?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background Information</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ISRAELI AND AZERBAIJANIAN RELATIONS, A GENIUS CHESS MOVE. Read entire article at:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/10/israel-azerbaijan-and-kazakhstan_6.html">http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/10/israel-azerbaijan-and-kazakhstan_6.html</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ISRAEL AND AZERBAIJAN BILATERAL COOPERATION</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Veteran CANADIAN war reporter Scott Taylor, who has traveled in and written extensively on TURKEY and AZERBAIJAN, notes that “intelligence agencies work on entirely different circuits than that of the diplomatic corps- policy differences would not preclude the necessity to share information on common threats, if necessary.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Interestingly, as with ALBANIA under Berisha, Baku has shown a bit of independence from its ethnic kin in TURKEY. This owes less to nationalism (as is the case with ALBANIA) and more to a new confidence and prominence as its wealth and geostrategic value have increased. A senior AZERBAIJANI diplomat addressed the question for Balkanalysis.com thus: “I cannot comment on the matter of intelligence cooperation in particular, but in general terms our relations with ISRAEL is strong and multifaceted, and we don’t look for the approval of this relationship from a third state, for example, TURKEY.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The only common approach between AZERBAIJAN and TURKEY towards Israel (or more precisely ISRAELI-Palestinian conflict) is that we are both for the two-state solution and we are supporting the independence of Palestine,” the diplomat continued. “AZERBAIJAN’S stance on this matter sits ok with ISRAEL, and does not hinder AZERBAIJAN-ISRAEL bilateral cooperation. There are a number of other issues (the Holocaust, anti-Semitism) where our position is also clear, and appreciated by ISRAEL.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">AZERBAIJAN: GROUND ZERO FOR INTELLIGENCE WORK</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Something that was particularly appreciated by ISRAEL (as stated <a href="http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=255136">by President Shimon Peres</a>) last January was AZERBAIJAN’S disruption of a terrorist plot involving IRANIAN and AZERBAIJANI citizens. Authorities in Baku stated that terrorists had planned to attack Jewish schools and to bomb the ISRAELI embassy, “to avenge the death” of Hezbollah’s Imad Muganiyah (a possible similar motive behind the Burgas bombing mentioned above). Just a few weeks after, the <i>London Times</i> published <a href="http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=257470">a feature in which</a> an unnamed ISRAELI operative spoke of Baku as being “ground zero for intelligence work,” and discussing the presence of IRANIAN, AMERICAN and ISRAELI intelligence in this Caucasus country bordering IRAN.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These comments and the general context become even more interesting in light of recent publications on the ISRAELI-AZERBAIJANI strategic alliance. <a href="http://www.gloria-center.org/2013/03/israeli-azerbaijani-alliance-and-iran/">A comprehensive article by Mahir Khalifa-Zadeh</a> for the IDC Herzliya’s GLORIA Center discusses the intricacies of ISRAELI-AZERBAIJANI relations and active regional players IRAN, RUSSIA and ARMENIA. The author also discusses Baku’s proactive role during the breakdown in ISRAELI-TURKISH relations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“AZERBAIJAN has attempted to play the mediator between the two countries following tensions and disagreements that emerged as a result of the Mavi Marmara incident,” he writes. “Undoubtedly, this type of mediation can expand Baku’s role in MIDDLE EASTERN affairs and strengthen Azerbaijan’s international standing.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">AFRICA: THE EMERGING CONTINENT </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgROvseNlQcyMUy0L7SG3awzUaJdGzC5fBDAJzYSq-sFFw6pztzHKpPUtGbkkWic1CWh6Fk9TnGyrx89B8fRdP9IfPiV8LCD5ZOgb46JPErDKFKJqD7120yXrUa5VXPlSDRymmEsIq_gJZA/s1600/africa-economist.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgROvseNlQcyMUy0L7SG3awzUaJdGzC5fBDAJzYSq-sFFw6pztzHKpPUtGbkkWic1CWh6Fk9TnGyrx89B8fRdP9IfPiV8LCD5ZOgb46JPErDKFKJqD7120yXrUa5VXPlSDRymmEsIq_gJZA/s320/africa-economist.png" width="278" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another region in which the future relationship between ISRAEL and TURKEY is going to be significant is AFRICA. The extent of IRANIAN and Hezbollah involvement across approximately 40 states here was assessed in the above-cited analysis by the IDC Herzliya’s Dr. Ely Karmon. In this case, TURKEY has cleverly taken steps to expand its diplomatic and commercial presence- thus making it a vital ally for the US and ISRAEL in the region, both in terms of mediating local intra-religious disputes and providing intelligence on IRANIAN moves. Although the foreign media has only become aware of TURKEY’S tilt towards AFRICA in the last few months, Balkanalysis.com devoted attention to it over two years ago <a href="http://www.balkanalysis.com/turkey/2011/01/01/turkey%E2%80%99s-developing-role-in-africa-interview-with-mehmet-ozkan-and-birol-akgun/">in this interview</a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: blue;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background Information</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue;">: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">AFRICAN GEOPOLITICS</b></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/04/africa-forgotten-and-underestimated.html">http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/04/africa-forgotten-and-underestimated.html</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/12/usa-china-and-africa.html">http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/12/usa-china-and-africa.html</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/07/africa-and-usa.html">http://news-these-days.blogspot.com.ar/2012/07/africa-and-usa.html</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TURKEY’S TILT TOWARDS AFRICA</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The present article cannot go into detail concerning the complexities of the evolving ISRAELI-TURKISH relationship and how both NORTH and SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA will affect it. However, it can reasonably be assumed that TURKEY’S developed presence on the emerging continent will place it in a strong position for its dealings with both ISRAEL and the US. The leverage that TURKEY has due to its established economic presence, and particularly in terms of its shared Islamic faith in African countries with Muslim populations, may well be exerted in ways favorable to Ankara, not only here but in other regions as well. However, indicators of such diplomacy in action will probably not be immediately visible or relatable except in a small number of individual cases.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nevertheless, if ISRAEL does eventually decide to limit its BALKAN activities, it may not be because of simple budgetary reasons: rather, if it perceives TURKEY as being essential to eliminating any IRANIAN threats emanating from AFRICA, Israel would probably choose to become less prominent in TURKEY’S EUROPEAN backyard, if the latter demands it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Considering the politicians involved, this is not as unlikely as occasional observers might think. Knowing what factors motivate TURKISH decision-making politically, emotionally, and strategically is necessary for deducing the likelihood of future ‘compromises’ to come in the BALKANS.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the end, it will be up to the ISRAELI leadership to game-plan for all of the possible outcomes and to convince their BALKAN partners (as they recently attempted with the GREEK government) that they really are ‘here to stay.’ With AMERICAN interest waning and the EUROPEAN UNION mired in its own financial and other problems, it is a good moment for any outside aspirants to gain influence in the BALKANS. The issue, for all concerned, is to what extent their potential involvement will be guaranteed, compared to other possible compromises with interested parties in other areas or other spheres of interest.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The End </span></div>

ISRAEL, IRAN AND THE BALKANS final Part

ISRAEL’S SECURITY CONCERNS IN THE BALKANS Adapted by Geopolitical Analysis and Monitoring from the original article written by Chris Deliso...

Eatery 120

12:48 PM Tukiyooo 0

We heard rumours that Eatery 120 has closed down.  It was confirmed by the sign in the window.  Its very sad news - we recently had a great breakfast here (search on my blog). We were hoping to visit for dinner.<br /><div>:-(<br /><div><br /></div><div>It seems that Coffee Society in Ranelagh is also shut down too.  We were shocked by this - we go here at least once every weekend.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKgrfsDZiTVs1UKapihA659R_l0CgwRV3nM5-EuHstGrsKX3f2cu9pj04Fz5O1ZRJly7djHz0Zt15QSibMJ_XDG-o1bOoH5jl1X4veay3VO0gh9uhBBCu7BayRilcb5X6qoNkaJvDg7lE/s640/blogger-image--1038786898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKgrfsDZiTVs1UKapihA659R_l0CgwRV3nM5-EuHstGrsKX3f2cu9pj04Fz5O1ZRJly7djHz0Zt15QSibMJ_XDG-o1bOoH5jl1X4veay3VO0gh9uhBBCu7BayRilcb5X6qoNkaJvDg7lE/s640/blogger-image--1038786898.jpg" /></a></div></div>

Eatery 120

We heard rumours that Eatery 120 has closed down. It was confirmed by the sign in the window. Its very sad news - we recently had a great ...

Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes

8:00 AM Tukiyooo 0

Yesterday I attended the <a href="http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=5806">Le Corbusier/New York</a> symposium at the Center for Architecture, which included a preview of the exhibition <a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1321"><i>Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes</i></a> at MoMA. Curator Jean-Louis Cohen showed us around the show, which opens to the public on June 15. Below are some of my photos of th<i>e</i> highly recommended exhibition. More will follow on both the exhibition and the symposium.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995810293/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="853" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8995810293_8f9c892425_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995811443/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="483" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8995811443_4c9432c7af_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995777703/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="853" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/8995777703_1a2b7ebf1a_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996995562/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/8996995562_7a53df89df_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995809691/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/8995809691_8d75df3027_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996992474/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8996992474_748be2e0d5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996994210/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5451/8996994210_052d579d98_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995800591/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/8995800591_83251900bd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996989630/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="469" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/8996989630_714d9522df_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995797887/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8260/8995797887_b8d28612da_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995799079/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="452" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8995799079_240dd0767a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995779257/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/8995779257_8164f0b34b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996978856/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/8996978856_a4dbf35e4c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995795317/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="853" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5455/8995795317_24cc8d8420_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995790041/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/8995790041_87e24d9b5b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996972260/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/8996972260_1a1f888669_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996973468/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/8996973468_12b5c7f902_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995783727/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="853" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/8995783727_36d994ed8e_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8996973918/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="786" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5459/8996973918_ec0d1e1233_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8997301126/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8269/8997301126_599cbfa5c3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/8995783195/" title="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8276/8995783195_7eea0aafea_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>

Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes

Yesterday I attended the Le Corbusier/New York symposium at the Center for Architecture, which included a preview of the exhibition Le Corb...

Scoop the poop!

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Scoop the poop!

There are a few habitual walkers on the street where I live who don't pick up after their dog. I made up this sign and taped a contai...

Nikon Coolpix P330 Most Review

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tCwbO0MFREdI6oaJ86xgnqb5pQrY6fP89LpEZONiXDz1wjZb63LCV0iySSAao8HOvKHey8xVBO-olkkbtiomFRaGhM0v7TnSAP1wEdnWQelNsaBguCQyDfB2dI3B0rmT6URuPuv_tN8/s1600/nikon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tCwbO0MFREdI6oaJ86xgnqb5pQrY6fP89LpEZONiXDz1wjZb63LCV0iySSAao8HOvKHey8xVBO-olkkbtiomFRaGhM0v7TnSAP1wEdnWQelNsaBguCQyDfB2dI3B0rmT6URuPuv_tN8/s1600/nikon.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="GingerNoCheckStart"></span>Nikon Coolpix P330 is a new point and shoot from Nikon that gives you a 5x optical zoom, a 24 to 120 mm wide-angle zoom lens, with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It is targeted at a consumer who is looking at more control on the camera than a basic point-and-shoot, without the bulk associated with a DSLR. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Build/ Design</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bright f/1.8, 5x zoom with wide-angle 24 mm* coverage and advanced lens-shift VR</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This compact camera is an f/1.8 NIKKOR lens which incorporates specially crafted High-refractive-index glass to achieve superb image sharpness and contrast. It also features lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction), which compensates for camera shake by offering the equivalent of a faster shutter speed. The large aperture of f/1.8 is excellent for shooting indoors and in low light while a 7-blade iris diaphragm can render images with natural, beautiful bokeh (background blur).</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><strong> 35mm format equivalent</strong></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEJmKdNlRh1qOZgQYdfK6UI7Gqgs-s1EywmQICmT6jA9Ju_-UD1EengXtSb2Or4qoPzID9vpscTVQZZgMiWXxVG_ac-03WA3og8yRvUzNeWfVku_eJDpCoxRLUqTIrYP4Fq_hpC3IkwI/s1600/nikon2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEJmKdNlRh1qOZgQYdfK6UI7Gqgs-s1EywmQICmT6jA9Ju_-UD1EengXtSb2Or4qoPzID9vpscTVQZZgMiWXxVG_ac-03WA3og8yRvUzNeWfVku_eJDpCoxRLUqTIrYP4Fq_hpC3IkwI/s1600/nikon2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The buttons are easily accessible for single-handed shooting, with your thumb being able to control both the mode dial as well as the shutter speed dial in case you are shooting on the manual. From an ergonomics standpoint, the front of the camera is flat, but a raised bump of rubber ensures that your grip is tight and the camera stays firm in your hand.<br /><br /><strong> <span style="font-size: large;">Performance</span></strong>  <br /><div></div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plenty of settings to capture just what you're shooting for</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;">A choice of options is at your command. Just dial P, S, A or M exposure mode, or "U" (User setting) mode to take exactly the picture you want. The front Function button and Command dial for fine control of settings are quick and simple to use. And Nikon's RAW (NRW) file format lets you edit your images freely without image quality degradation.</div><div class="text-A01"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UQ9k070XMuPNC5YyVM1eOqB6C1b72NAg9qEf97YdgfdHqcFzsX2BDZisrVh5p94ybSom_aWGMT43sYA4NOQBH4iCDmaYmgA5DjeoLg-ZI3qyPZ8zQYGV2z7Ocr4KI3bWQwbNHd5eU9A/s1600/img_031.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UQ9k070XMuPNC5YyVM1eOqB6C1b72NAg9qEf97YdgfdHqcFzsX2BDZisrVh5p94ybSom_aWGMT43sYA4NOQBH4iCDmaYmgA5DjeoLg-ZI3qyPZ8zQYGV2z7Ocr4KI3bWQwbNHd5eU9A/s320/img_031.png" width="320" yya="true" /></a></div><div class="text-A01"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69iOlUYVAEQgYcTkr0j2IQkWK8HMtngQGOWk3CQlUiKRK2weyjsQVqQ37-fVtv39DbsUw3p0Bb-hCFpAcp9OnaJzLBS4qB_oL5kT1KVQYD9UXlIJr9J8iJU4SIYmLfHq7VBItAI_lIEQ/s1600/img3+p330.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 251px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 331px;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69iOlUYVAEQgYcTkr0j2IQkWK8HMtngQGOWk3CQlUiKRK2weyjsQVqQ37-fVtv39DbsUw3p0Bb-hCFpAcp9OnaJzLBS4qB_oL5kT1KVQYD9UXlIJr9J8iJU4SIYmLfHq7VBItAI_lIEQ/s320/img3+p330.png" width="320" yya="true" /></a></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Switching on the camera the first time around requires you to setup the time, date, the country you are in and the language. Quickly finishing this setup, you can go and setup the ISO Settings or leave them to the default Auto. There is a Function button on the front side of the camera, that you can allocate a function of your choice, such as to change the ISO, which is what I did. Setup your metering to either spot or centre weighted, and your focussing, and the camera is ready to go.  <br /><div></div><div>It is nice to see that Nikon offers RAW capabilities on the camera, and you can save the images in RAW and JPEG both. If you are shooting in JPEG mode (default) make sure you set the image quality to Fine Setting as by default it is set to Standard.</div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFLZpKra7EPWiGbbEKiLZynA4AR2QGBr1viHKYkdKmDa5fRRKso9Gxq0hxnB-GRmpcF7xMWH_UgJzr6O6WvnGH4_cYYHC-JbM_i3mUWe5puhxVRZLma1tDQBeDL6SzbteS6exfD59tDo/s1600/nikon3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFLZpKra7EPWiGbbEKiLZynA4AR2QGBr1viHKYkdKmDa5fRRKso9Gxq0hxnB-GRmpcF7xMWH_UgJzr6O6WvnGH4_cYYHC-JbM_i3mUWe5puhxVRZLma1tDQBeDL6SzbteS6exfD59tDo/s1600/nikon3.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="text-A01"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;">The camera offered an f/1.8 aperture and I was shooting some scenes at the end of the day, it made more sense for me to use aperture mode, I setup the ISO to be around 400 and put the camera on a wide Shutter of f/1.8 and got some great pictures.  <br /><div></div><div></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Image quality</span></strong></div></div><h3 class="heading3-A01"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><em>Backside illumination 1/1.7-in. CMOS image sensor for high image quality</em></span></h3><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;">With 12.2 effective megapixels of imaging power, clear high-resolution pictures are yours for the taking. The performance capabilities of a large-size Backside illumination CMOS image sensor that can receive a substantial amount of light, for results that are beautiful in every detail, especially when taken at night.</div><div class="text-A01"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxwxZpW0FrAuA7lhyphenhypheno0CpLGZNUM1-YU7ZaFSVihk8cj7x58QiH3xApBGWhXBAF4xB0z3L6k5bQr0NCk-fFWJgjO7TXAsdJcN8ldSSY8joWFOJR1dljiIDRKhmO40DLjJoOeefD_1-N0/s1600/img+P330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxwxZpW0FrAuA7lhyphenhypheno0CpLGZNUM1-YU7ZaFSVihk8cj7x58QiH3xApBGWhXBAF4xB0z3L6k5bQr0NCk-fFWJgjO7TXAsdJcN8ldSSY8joWFOJR1dljiIDRKhmO40DLjJoOeefD_1-N0/s320/img+P330.jpg" width="240" yya="true" /></a></div><div class="text-A01"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;">The 12-megapixel sensor may seem small or undersized, but in my usage experience, I did not mind a slightly smaller sensor. Unless you are planning to blow up an image and put it up as a hoarding at a crossing, you wouldn't need any more megapixels either.</div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36X9JD8fTB9DcZH7BFiBWVvnFC34-giY_pGae37ue2XUYQUEkUi9bIEEYlEv5jznOMrf29bt1X3Ah1Stkq8OkuTmkxvbnR0egGJqg240fux2tWF8UPj3wt9S5_9hwBD8SwJMycH1Fz2k/s1600/img+p330.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36X9JD8fTB9DcZH7BFiBWVvnFC34-giY_pGae37ue2XUYQUEkUi9bIEEYlEv5jznOMrf29bt1X3Ah1Stkq8OkuTmkxvbnR0egGJqg240fux2tWF8UPj3wt9S5_9hwBD8SwJMycH1Fz2k/s320/img+p330.png" width="320" yya="true" /></a></div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">The camera performs very well indoors under artificial light. From shots taken at a restaurant, to a public park at night, I never felt the need of popping up the flash, and the pictures still came out quite good. This means that you can carry it to a birthday party and manage to get some interesting pictures without flashing people in their eyes, or worrying about red eyes. Only in rare cases where it was pitch dark did I feel the need to use the flash.  <br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h3 class="heading3-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GPS makes it easy to recall where pictures were taken</span></h3><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Built-in GPS locates where pictures were taken, and log data can be stored for reference or displayed on your PC. An onboard database of approximately 1.86 million POI (Points of Interest) enables you to confirm and record the name of the location.</div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Video</span></strong></div><h3 class="heading3-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clear, smooth Full HD 1080/60i movie recording with optical zoom and stereo sound</span></em></h3><div class="text-A01" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">After pressing the button to start shooting a Full HD 1080/60i movie with stereo sound that ensures clear, smooth reproduction.</div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;">I am not very fond of shooting videos with point-and-shoot cameras, but the video quality on the Nikon Coolpix P330 was surprisingly good. I shot a video of the family driving down to the holy city, and the camera picked up voices easily in the car, though it did have a bit of traffic noise, indicating that the camera has good reception. The video itself looked pretty sharp.</div><div class="text-A01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The autofocus takes a little bit of time to readjust when you zoom in or out, or say, move outdoors from indoors, but overall it performed decently for a home video shoot. In case you wish to take some movies at a birthday party or your kids' school event, the camera is unlikely to let you down.  <br /><div></div><div> <span style="font-size: large;">Other  features</span></div><ul class="list-A01"><li>7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot LCD monitor </li><li>EXPEED C2 image-processing engine </li><li>Scene auto selector </li><li>Record pause function </li><li>ACTIVE mode for VR </li><li>COOLPIX Picture Control </li><li>WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter support </li><li>Manual focus available </li></ul><div class="text-C01">Notes: Full HD refers to this camera's ability to record movies in 1920 x 1080 format. Images shown on this page are simulated.</div><div class="text-C01"><br /></div><div class="text-C01"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Battery life</span></strong></div><br /><div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Nikon Coolpix P330 uses an EN-EL-12 lithium ion battery that is found on quite a few Nikon point-and-shoot cameras.  The battery delivers 200+ shots on a single charge.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><div></div><div class="text-C01"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Verdict</span></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>Overall, especially for its price, the Nikon Coolpix P330, seems like a wonderful camera. There are other point-and-shoots that perform this well, but all of them are in the Rs. 30,000 plus category<strong>. At the current price point of Rs. 16,950, the P330 is a great buy. </strong><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="text-C01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="text-C01" style="text-align: justify;"><u><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nikon Coolpix P330 Most Specifications</span></strong></u></div><div class="text-C01" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="text-C01" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Pros</strong></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li></li></ul>High-speed autofocus <br /><li>Good quality, sharp pictures</li><li>Good low light performance</li><li>Fits easily in pocket</li><br /><div></div><div><b>Cons</b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>No viewfinder</li><li>Can't switch Shutter and Aperture dials</li><li>No gridlines to help compose shots</li></ul><br />Price: Rs. 16,950<br /><br /><div></div><div><b>Ratings (Out of 5)</b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Build/ Ergonomics: 3.5 </li><li>Features/ Performance: 4</li><li>Image Quality: 4</li><li>Video: 3.5</li><li>Battery Life: 4</li><li>Value for Money: 5</li><li>Overall: 4</li></ul><div></div><div align="justify"></div><span class="GingerNoCheckEnd"></span></div>

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Lg launched world first HD TV : 84 ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION CINEMA 3D SMART TV, BUILT IN WI-FI

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 84 ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION CINEMA 3D SMART TV, BUILT IN WI-FI  Available in </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rs.1700000</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCE-osRe1G3Gecd8_WvuGWCttcME5M5FVTQxXZvjSzjtauFTgY9aDo-2XQqnAfSB718bFlo9UV6AJ24kGl7p5SYd-KiQ6KcjdmRIOXQtf6Y1DxE021B4KdxfT3zlJdhv44z9j8Xghvl5A/s1600/lghdtv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCE-osRe1G3Gecd8_WvuGWCttcME5M5FVTQxXZvjSzjtauFTgY9aDo-2XQqnAfSB718bFlo9UV6AJ24kGl7p5SYd-KiQ6KcjdmRIOXQtf6Y1DxE021B4KdxfT3zlJdhv44z9j8Xghvl5A/s320/lghdtv.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lg launched high definition Tv in Indian market. It has built in WI-fi with Dual core. The 84 inch LG Ultra HD 3D TV will bring the cinema experience straight into your home. This magnificent screen attains new levels of picture quality and of sound. Prepare yourself for complete entertainment as 3D at home will really be like 3D at the cinema, both in quality and scale.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChDLHrnuIMsIcfeypzYpcytYS8_ZzCOQrJFHUAqVNftDhBpEL6_MjQEBGqMbdEGn28aOLmvgphPrF4kGL_-Fhsb1AXREyMvNLxx7aapAtvGwBi3BV5OuaWb3saoZZxBNcfNIE1gqAA-0/s1600/lghdtv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChDLHrnuIMsIcfeypzYpcytYS8_ZzCOQrJFHUAqVNftDhBpEL6_MjQEBGqMbdEGn28aOLmvgphPrF4kGL_-Fhsb1AXREyMvNLxx7aapAtvGwBi3BV5OuaWb3saoZZxBNcfNIE1gqAA-0/s320/lghdtv2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best key features of this device:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>84 gigantic <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="fae78468-36ac-4a95-a92b-b6ada4b728f5" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="23214ce8-ef0f-4845-89b4-14f71095d865" grcontextid="screen:0">screen</span>.</li><li>2.2 speaker system</li><li>Triple XD Engine</li><li>Ultra HD resolution Upscaler </li><li>ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION (3840 X2160)</li><li>2D to 3D conversion available</li><li>It has 3D cinema</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>That is the 2013 best gadget in the world . You can enjoy your holidays with high definition ultra LG TV. Play HD video games in this device.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best price at</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.lg.com/in/tvs/lg-84LM9600-ultra-definition-cinema-3d-smart-tv">http://www.lg.com/in/tvs/lg-84LM9600-ultra-definition-cinema-3d-smart-tv</a></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /> Published by <br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/109838201058606610638" rel="author">Jacob lefore</a></div>

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84 ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION CINEMA 3D SMART TV, BUILT IN WI-FI Available in Rs.1700000 Lg launched high definition Tv in Indian market. It h...