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Handheld Camcorders: Flip, VADO or Playsport

Handheld camcorders are totally under-rated.  People look at them and think, "I've already got a phone that takes videos."  What they don't realize is that these are not just a cheapo recording devices--they've got the power of a full-featured HD camcorder, but MUCH smaller and MUCH easier to use, for a fraction of the price.  Society has failed to see what handheld camcorders truly have to offer. The Flip is no longer in production.  For that reason, prices are being cut.  In a year, they may not even provide service, but  this camcorder DOES produce excellent quality video with very good sound quality and it IS very easy to use. So now, Flips are selling at incredibly low prices; but not for long.  Check out the following two deals, which I highly recommend (Mom). PROs Great-grandma could use this--you're paying for simplicity ( More simple than a "Mac.") Start recording HD video in less then three seconds from power up. Mac and PC com...

Marriage Highlights from the April 2011 LDS General Conference

An except from President Monson's April 2011 talk, Priesthood Power : Said President Harold B. Lee, "We are not doing our duty as holders of the priesthood when we go beyond the marriageable age and withhold ourselves from an honorable marriage to these lovely women."  Perhaps you are having a little too much fun being single, taking extravagant vacations, buying expensive cars and toys, and just generally enjoying the carefree life with your friends. I’ve encountered groups of you running around together, and I admit that I’ve wondered why you aren’t out with the young ladies.   Brethren, there is a point at which it’s time to think seriously about marriage and to seek a companion with whom you want to spend eternity. If you choose wisely and if you are committed to the success of your marriage, there is nothing in this life which will bring you greater happiness. My favorite parts of these clips are the gasps and nervous reactions you can hear from the c...

Messing Around at Monday Night Volleyball

Photo of my roommate Scotty and me, waiting for the next game of Monday Night Volleyball. This is a video journal post.  I just wanted to be able to show my kids, when I'm 50, that I could actually jump when I was 30. Indoor volleyball and tennis are my two favorite Winter sports.  I will avoid being out in the cold whenever I don't have to be.

Good Dubstep?

I thought I would never ever like Dubstep.  However, this video of Maceo's dance crew proved me wrong.  I'm beginning to see that, like every art form, there are at least some appropriate examples.  This video legitimized Dubstep for me.  The dance worked really well with the music.  (Best part 2:10.)   Dom obviously doesn't know everything there is to know about Dubstep.  (Warning: Dom is a Guido and uses some PG-13 language.)

Film Short: Le Royaume

Analysis What does it mean?

21 Home Remedies For Brain Freezes

Too much Haagen Dazs too fast will freeze the brains of lesser men. As for you, press your tongue flat against the roof of your mouth, covering as much as you can. "Since the nerves in the roof of your mouth get extremely cold, your body thinks your brain is freezing, too," says Abo. "In compensating, it overheats, causing an ice-cream headache." The more pressure you apply to the roof of your mouth, the faster your headache will subside. 20 more remedies for brain freezes

The "Mister Rogers" Study

Bobo Doll In Friedrich and Stein (1972) performed The Mister Rogers study: Procedures : A group of preschoolers watched Mister Rogers every weekday for four consecutive weeks. Result : Children from lower socioeconomic communities were easier to handle and more open about their feelings. Yates, B.L. (1999). Modeling Strategies for Prosocial Television: A Review. Retrieved October 6, 2010 from the world wide web: http://www.westga.edu/~byates/prosocia.htm