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Want to win a Sony Reader Touch Edition?
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Thanks for coming back to visit! If you would like to be a guest blogger at ArmyHousehold6.com - please let Tammy know!
Win one for your Valentine!
So yesterday — I talked about the Sony Reader Touch Edition and how awesome and perfect it was for our military community!
As promised – now its YOUR turn to win one! (and comes preloaded with 10 books!!!!) Yes you read that right — one lucky reader will get one for FREE just in time for a Valentine’s Day delivery !!!!! (they retail for $299)
So here are the RULES of the contest:
- The contest will run from January 18th to January 30th at 1159 pm (or 2399 for you military time people)
- Any ACTIVE DUTY military family is eligible to enter (sorry to all others.. I’m working on something for you very soon)
- I will pick the winner (at random) of the Sony Reader Touch Edition of all the people entered on January 31st.
- We will be verifying IP addresses (for those trying to be sneaky)
- We will verify the winner’s servicemember status as Active Duty
All you need to do is answer this question — will e books and readers change the way you shop for books?
So how do you enter ?? Well that’s the fun part ! : )
- Leave a comment on THIS blog post
- Tweet about it on Twitter using hashtag #borderscontest (make sure to post the Tweet URL in the comments section here )
- Share about the contest on YOUR blog (make sure to post your blog url in the comments section here)
- create a video , post it on You Tube and post the URL in the comments section below .
So what are you waiting for ?? You have your orders — now get to it !!
Remember the more times you enter, the more chances for you to win~ I can’t wait to see all your entries!! As always, if you have any questions– don’t hestiate to contact me
Good luck!
Tammy aka Household6
*Full Disclosure – the winner of the Sony Reader Touch edition from Borders will be receiving theirs directly from Borders, not Tammy Munson. I will also be receiving a Sony Reader Touch as part of compensation for this contest. For full disclosure policy – click here
Sony Reader Touch Edition from Borders
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Sony Reader Touch
I recently got the chance to review the Sony Reader Touch Edition at Borders and let me just say it is one of the coolest techie gadgets I’ve come across in a long time!
Just ask SGT Daddy – I’m not one big on “reading ” ! (well except blogs and websites of course !) I could definitely see me using this for personal and business ! I can’t wait to get mine!!!*
I really love their open format technology so that you can order books and also open various other documents like PDF’s and even non-copyrighted MP3 files. It also comes in 3 awesome colors – Black, Silver and red)
Here are just SOME of the features from the Borders website -
Elegant 6 inch display with touch screen navigation
Carry thousands of your favorite books3
Freehand highlighting and annotation
Access a wide number of online bookstores
Thin, light, highly portable design
Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
Two full weeks of reading on a single batterycharge
Built-in Oxford American English e-Dictionary
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
5 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience
There are so many uses for a product like this but it would be perfect for two specific segments of the population: the military as well as the low-vision community.
For the military- this would be perfect. Soldiers and other military service members already carry around so much gear and armor. (for the obvious reasons), they certainly couldn’t pack books in their bags too. They don’t have the extra space in their “rooms” for lots of books and there certainly isn’t a local Borders in their area to get said Books.
The E-Reader is perfect for them . They can download 350 of their favorite books to take with them when they do have their “down time”
In case you don’t know – our oldest daughter, Kiersten, has some low vision issues. The reader is PERFECT for her! She can enlarge the font on a book or document with the touch of her finger. She can also listen to audio files on their too. She tested it out with me and it was super easy for her to use . (She’s 11 by the way )
Congrats to Borders and Sony for coming out with a superior product! It is definitely going to change the way people think about “books” especially military families. Just think of all the extra space in your house if you put your books on this Reader… not to mention less to worry about during those PCS moves!!!
Stay tuned because TOMORROW will be all about how YOU can win one Sony Reader Touch for your military service member!!
*Full disclosure- I will be compensated for my review of this product by Borders by receiving a Sony Reader Touch Edition. This has in no way affected by decision one way or another.
Lucky 13 and Kaylee
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Kaylee
Kaylee (almost 5) is my friend’s Tracy’s daughter and my self-proclaimed “adopted daughter” ! This one is for you SGT Daddy !! She says “she misses you ”
Brothers At War DVD Release
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Day 11 - My new Flip Video Camera
I guess you could say that I’m a “Sears brat “! You see , my dad worked for Sears for 30+ years and I spent lots of time in a Sears Store as a kid! : ) Heck I even worked there myself in the 90’s and have shopped there a lot over the years as an adult.
A couple of months ago, I signed our family up for the Sears’ Heroes at Home program. It is a program created to give back to military families.
Over the course of 3 months , we received gift cards worth a total of $322.00
It was a much appreciated and welcomed gift.
Since this was all extra $$ that we certainly weren’t expecting to receive, we bought stuff for the house, a Wii Spongebob game for the girls and a Flip video camera (which I’ve wanted for a REALLY long time)
I have to say this camera is the coolest handheld camera I’ve used in a long time. It’s so easy to use Beck can use it with ease. It’s completely plug in pay… there is a USB connector built into the camera.(yes video is coming very soon )
So a BIG heartfelt thank you to Sears (and all those that donated to the program) !! You guys do so much for our military and their families!
Keep up the great work.
Avatar Reviewed
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Avatar is about how the indigenous people of planet Pandora prevent a corporation from lining it’s pockets with a more precious than diamonds substance. The natives prevent the mining by simply existing there. It’s obvious through the narrative of the story that any negotiations have failed up to this point.
A limited amount of time remains before the mining equipment will reach the geological hot spot and this time is all that remains for negotiation.
We are introduced to Jake Sully, Marine, who has lost the use of his legs. He is asked by the evil corporation to replace his now dead brother by piloting his Avatar.
In the movie an Avatar is the body of one of the 8 ft natives controlled by a human, which allows for easier acceptance and the ultimate goal of infiltration in to the Alien population. It’s an opportunity for Jake to be useful again. He accepts. He soon encounters one of the locals (Neytiri) which leads to him being schooled in the ways of the Na’vi. He starts out only wanting anything that might be used to negotiate the relocation of the natives so that the path is cleared for mining.
Naturally, his sensibilities change as he gets to know the Na’vi, Neytiri, and the planet Pandora. You enjoy the ride from Jakes’ perspective. As you are introduced to each new set piece you can’t help but be wowed by the visuals.
Unlike the last 3 Star Wars movies and Superman movies … the computer effects are not simply there to look cool, they are there to introduce you to the World and they are very convincing. I guarantee you have never seen visuals like this before especially ones that contribute to the story like those in Avatar.
This is by no means a perfect movie. One way I gauge a movie is whether my wife, Tammy(aka ArmyHousehold6) , will like it. I’m stumped. I have a 50/50 chance of finishing this film with her on the sofa once it hits DVD. I think she would think it’s either weird or stupid.
I think she might think seeing 8 ft aliens for 2 and half hours is goofy no matter how convincing they are. Then again, I think she would enjoy the love story and the action. Some people may not like the typical evil corporation or a few lines of dialogue that will undoubtedly sound familiar from recent years.
I’m a conservative and I really enjoyed this film but I am a huge fan of director James Cameron. Ultimately, I honestly think you have to see the movie to see what the hubbub is about. I think the film may change cinema forever. It might very well be this generations’ Star Wars in its influence.
Operation RoomShare
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UPDATE–
Alpha Team (Kiersten) and Bravo Team (Beck) couldn’t agree so the operation has been Terminated!.
(don’t you love my military analogies)
So… Kiersten and Beck have decided that they want to share a room again …. oh boy !! They are both excited and have promised no fighting,etc.
It’s going to be interesting to combine 2 very different styles in one room. (Ty,and the design team from Extreme Makeover – I could use your help right about now)
So a few days before Christmas we are embarking on Operation Room Share. This should be FUN! (are you local? want to help ? let me know)
As we progress this project – I’ll be uploading here on the blog and facebook.
(I know those that know me are seriously thinking—- ANOTHER project Tammy?? But alas yes because this one gets my very own office with a DOOR , not in the basement)
Attack on Pearl Harbor – 68 years later
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Pearl Habor - 12/7/41
Let us ALWAYS REMEMBER and NEVER FORGET the sacrifices
of this day!
Can you even imagine what this day was like for all those men and women? I also wonder would this have happened if they had the technology (cellphones, better intelligence, social media ) that we have today?
Rest in peace WARRIORS – we do not forgot your sacrifice!
