David Francey - WONDER

Sometimes it's refreshing to hear some simple organic music. especially while you enjoy the summer evenings with a glass of wine, good food and smart company.

Check out Wonder from David Francey. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland (now residing in Canada), David began his music career in 1999 at the age of 45. Within five years he won three JUNOs and began touring worldwide. He is established as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters, filling concert halls nationally and internationally.

Wonder is from his new album Late Edition and is David’s first solo release since the 2007 Juno-winning album Right of Passage.

Is a Virtual Connection Possible in an Online Course?

Today I had the opportunity to sit down with Arkova  Scott, an adjunct professor at Pasadena City College. She teaches an online advanced excel course. In the interview she explained how she designs the course. Scott uses a manual as a guide and translates the information into an online format. She uses a variety of multimedia to present the materials including: captivate, audio podcasts, videos, and PowerPoint presentations. Something unique about her teaching style is that she really aims to make a personal virtual connection with each and everyone of her students. She calls it a “virtual relationship.” Scott noted that her emotional feedback on student’s assignments simulates a face-to-face experience and also motivates the students to do extremely well in class. Last but not least Ms. Scott is very adamant with her routine. She has a system of when things are to be turned in to her and students know exactly when they will get their graded project back. Some of her closing thoughts were about the importance of responding and communicating to her students in a timely fashion. This helps students keep on pace. Scott seems like a great instructor and appears to cater to a variety of learning styles.

Is a Virtual Connection Possible in an Online Course by MsBerryJuice

That's Me

Love ME

Some say I’m clever
While others think I’m slow
Some love me
while others pretend.

That’s me- not you, not her, not him, That’s me
I wish I could stop pretending to be--
and just be me – NOT the Me you think I should be

The me- who takes life a day at a time
Walks slow because I can.
Runs fast because that’s how it should be
loves to the deepest depths of all love.
That’s me.

That’s me-
Enjoys late nights and sweet nothings &walks to anywhere.
The one who you would never know
would lie down on the line for you
That’s me.

I’m not the one you think I am.
I’d love to be that person that fits
into- a perfect little coach purse with stiletto heels.
That’s NOT me

My Beauty & talent within is often overlooked
By your unwillingness to see the world around you exists..
That’s me and who Ill always be-

-ME

Testing out a New Music Player

Lowlight- Wake

Fancy some music for a rainy night? This song is really relaxing. Its the kind of song you might listen to after a long day of work stuck in traffic.


Lowlight - "Wake" from John Charter on Vimeo.

Check out Lowlight- An unsigned LA indie band. They just recently released their surreal-narrative music video “Wake.”  The song is from their full length album, “A Wonderful Lie.” It was mixed by Bill Reynolds of Band of Horses.

The video weaves through the song’s layered experimental soundscapes as the whispered lyrics creep with the theme of unrequited love. Lowlight’s vocalist Ed and his girl sneak into a mansion swimming pool, where later he is trapped underwater after finding her in the hands of the mansion owner.

Birds Fall Out of the Sky?

Take a look at this video. Supposedly the reason the birds fell out of the sky is because of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy being repealed... 



I strongly disagree. It's just interesting to take a look at the extreme opposites point of view.

Sarah Palin Autographed xbox

Sarah Palin  recently posted a list of the Democrats she is targeting for defeat in the November elections. She said that her committee will be paying close attention to democrats who voted in favor of Obama health care and districts that she and McCain had favor from during the 2008 election.

Many people feel that the shooting of Congresswoman Gifford is related to this map. I am not so sure I agree or disagree. Regardless, the map with the cross hairs is unnecessary. I know its just a simple icon, but it allows the imagination to makes assumptions based on the association of the icon.

Palin released a statement suggesting that the alleged killer Jared Loughner is not associated with the cross hair map. She says that his history invalidates the assumption and that his "downward spiral" pre-dates Palin's imagery











Interestingly, I found this image, pay close attention to the price:

Sarah Palin Autographed xbox 360.  

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001021-503544.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/atlantic/20110112/cm_atlantic/morningvidsarahpalinsresponsetogiffordsshooting6532

The 4- Hour Body

Is it possible to...

• Reach your genetic potential in 6 months?
• Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours?
• Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing?

I have absolutely no idea... But I am about to find out as I venture onto this slow carb diet as described in the The 4-Hour Body  by Timothy Ferriss. No- It's not a new years resolution, I'm just all about trying new healthy eating habbits.


Stay tuned as I will keep you up to date with tips from the book about staying fit and eating healthy!

Man Freed after 30 years in Jail

A man in the US state of Texas has had his robbery conviction overturned after serving 30 years in jail - longer than anyone in Texas cleared by DNA. Cornelius Dupree Jr was jailed from 1979 to 2010 as part of a 75-year sentence for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

The 51-year-old was freed on parole in July 2010. DNA test results proved his innocence roughly one week later.  A judge has now officially overturned Mr Dupree's conviction.

"It's a joy to be free again," Mr Dupree said outside the Dallas County courtroom.

Read the full story from BBC News
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I am in shock, only somewhat though. It breaks my heart because this is just one of many cases!

My Princess Boy

I think it's great that this woman wrote the book. However, I strongly disagree with the little boy being at all the interviews. He Looks extremely awkward and uncomfortable. It is almost like he is being exploited.

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Speak No Americano

Love this tune! These people are pretty amazing!