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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.
Day 8 – Eat at Joe’s
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part of the decor at Joe's
My friends Sara, Tracy and I went to have lunch at Joe’s Crab Shack today. Oh man was it good. I highly recommend the stuffed shrimp. We had a great time eating and laughing and talking about our FRG experiences today.
On another note, we got Beck’s report card today. She got straight A’s and made the honor roll for the second consecutive time. I’m so proud of her!
Is she lying in a ditch somewhere?
Posted by: | CommentsNo, I’m NOT! We are still here in CO , healthy and pretty happy. It’s just been a whirlwind couple of weeks.
First – I hope that all of you had a wonderful thanksgiving holiday! We didn’t have SGT Daddy at home but we certainly had a lot to be thankful for this year.
Secondly – My awesome super cool desktop computer aka Mac is dying. His heart is giving out! (aka hard drive issues) I can’t blame him for I’ve put Mac through the wringer for last 4 year with video/web/graphic editing.
I’ve forced (yes FORCED) to use my HP mini PC laptop for all online activity these days. For those that know me very well, no that I’m not particular a fan of PC. (let the hate mail start now….)
Anyway,I’m here and we are all doing great! Looking forward to Christmas! I’ll be posting some cool stuff about SGT Daddy later today , so stay tuned for that! : )
XOXO
Tammy
My morning at the Spa Part2
Posted by: | CommentsYes that is ME , your Household6, doing an interview WHILE receiving a facial! What I won’t do for some tv time huh??
Also – if you are in the local Colorado Springs area – make sure you visit The Russian Day Spa for a special offer on a facial
It’s that time again …
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Nominate YOUR Favorite Military Spouse!!
Yep Military Spouse Magazine is looking again to spotlight a military spouse who represents the sacrifice, patriotism, professionalism and altruism that embody this community of 1.1 million current and 20 million former military spouses.
Nominate yourself, your best friend or the person you admire most!
You have until November 13th to share your support by placing a nomination.
Make sure you stop and browse through this amazing magazine online (www.milspousemag.com) … There are tons of tips and GREAT information that is there to support the military spouse!
Send in your nomination(s) to: http://msoy.milspouse.com/
Blog World Expo Pictures
Posted by: | CommentsHere are just a few of the pictures from BlogWorldExpo.. I will post the re-cap later this week!
YouTube Celebrity ChadVader & Tammy
moderating the milspouse panel at BlogWorldExpo
Hanging out at the MilBlogger Lounge at Blog World Expo .. Thanks Army!!!
Rick (AF Public Affairs) and Tammy
Master Chief Bobble Head
Heading to Vegas
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Yes – the trip I’ve been waiting months for is FINALLY here. I leave bright and early tomorrow morning for Las Vegas– for Blog World Expo 2009 .I think everything is pretty much ready to go and all bags are packed. Kids and the dog getting dropped off in the morning and I’m out of here.
There were be several people at the event that I’ve known for awhile but never got the opportunity to meet until now. I know its just going to be a ton of fun. I’ll be posting pics, video and updates here on the blog but also over at Twitter and Facebook.
I’m also pretty excited to I will be one of the panelists ( along with fellow milspouse bloggers DeltaWhiskey & BarmyMama) on Thursday during the Military Bloggers Track! Our panel is They Also Serve : Military Spouse Bloggers.
If you are going to be in the Las Vegas area and you want to attend… of course there is still time!!
If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces, or are a veteran of same (discharged or retired), military spouse, military spouse, spouse blogger, military supporter, or reader of the milblogs.. send a quick email to Blake ( wolf1 at laughingwolf dot net ) to get your code that gives you a free registration for the milblog track on 15 October, and access to the exhibit hall (and the Milblog Lounge) on the 16th & 17th.
If you already have plans on being at BlogWorld Expo – make sure to find me! I would love to meet YOU!
I’m so excited
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and I just can’t hide it ….. no no no no no! I’m about to lose control and I think I like it.
No I’m not going to sing the whole song but I am VERY excited!
I am the new social media director for Jane Wayne Gear and All Fired Up Candle Company!!! I spoke with Roxanne (CEO and founder… and super cool chick) on Tuesday and I accepted an offer to put together their social media for the company! So I’m sure I’ll be super busy over the next few weeks getting things rolling over there.
Lots of other “excitement” happening around here too which I’ll share in an uber-long post tomorrow (just warning you now LOL )
Hey Military Spouses – want $6k to go back to school??
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I recently signed up for this and was approved within a couple of weeks!! If you’re thinking of going back to school but didn’t have any extra money … HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!! The best part is that you don’t have to pay it back !!
DoD’s expanded Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program will provide up to $6,000 in Financial Assistance for Military Spouses who are pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials leading to employment in portable career fields.
Financial Assistance pays expenses such as education and training programs, tuition, licensing and credentialing fees for degree programs (associates, bachelors, masters, doctoral and post doctoral), continuing education classes (including those offered through professional associations), Bar, CPA and other similar exams, state certifications for teachers, medical professionals and other licensed professionals.
Who Is Eligible: Spouses of Active Duty members of the Department of Defense and activated members of the National Guard and Reserve Components are eligible. The period of eligibility for spouses of Guard and Reserve members is from the date of the Alert or Warning Order for Military Recall or Mobilization, through activation and deployment until 180 days following De-Mobilization. Spouses of the severely injured, ill, wounded or killed in action are also eligible. Military spouses who are legally separated by state law or court order are ineligible. Spouses who are active duty members or activated Guard or Reserve members themselves are ineligible.
To Receive this Assistance, the Military Spouse only needs to complete a MyCAA Career and Training Plan and then apply for MyCAA Financial Assistance. Eligible spouses can establish a MyCAA Account by visiting the MyCAA website: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa
For further information, visit the MyCAA website at: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx Due to the popularity of the MyCAA program, they are experiencing a temporary backlog of about four weeks. Requests are processed in the order they were received so plan accordingly when registering for training.
1980’s version of ME!
Posted by: | CommentsMy friend Michelle talked me into joining Ft Carson ESCO (Enlisted Spouse Club Organization) the other day and tonight is the first meeting. (to be honest I talked her into joining the PTO with me, so it was only fair)
So, of course the meeting has a THEME! It is come as a Music Icon. I couldn’t come up with anything majorly creative so I chose Cyndi Lauper since most of the 80’s fashion is back .
You guys know that almost everything is bloggable in my life (as long as no OPSEC violations) so here you go .. (please don’t laugh too hard)
1980's version of tammy .. Project 365 - Day 10
