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Nikon CoolPix S1000pj – Camera with built-in projector

July 11th, 2010

Some time ago there was a rumor that Nikon would be to launch a digital camera with built-in projector and it seems that the rumors were right, at least in parts. The camera this is the Nikon CoolPix S1000pj, a 12.1 megapixel camera, image stabilizer, Nikkor 5x optical zoom lens and projection of up to 40 inches with good resolution. Specifications for Nikon with built-in projector: CCD sensor 1 / 1 / 23 inch to 12.1 MP EXPEED image processor Nikkor lens with 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent, f1 :3,9-5, 8) Image Stabilization ISO 80-2000 2.7-inch LCD screen with anti-reflection coating 36MB of internal memory and SDHC entry 16 scene modes and 4 in video image LED Projector Image projection of up to 40 inches Projector Resolution: VGA (640 x 320 pixels) Autonomy of 1 hour in projection mode Plus the camera will be sold with a remote control that lets you control both the projector and the camera mode (trigger images and video), something very useful for the projector, but I do not see much use for pictures and videos since we’re talking about a compact camera. Nikon CoolPix S1000pj – Click to expand As for projection, as one might imagine, is to be only a stop-gap, or a device to make the neighbors jealous, because the resolution is not the best that exists, particularly in bright environments. Of course, with a short things improve. Do not know if it supports the display format PPS (Power Point), if so, would be great for emergency meetings in locations outside of your company. Speaking of autonomy, it is indeed limited, but in the case of a compact camera is an excellent marks. In addition, one hour of projection is more than enough to see all the photos and videos you make with this camera. Link to video Nikon CoolPix S1000pj cost $ 429, which is a bit pricey by the standards of compact cameras, but it competes directly with more advanced cameras. Of course, it may be a little expensive (rest assured, will arrive in Brazil with the high price tag), but is actually very interesting that you can take pictures, edit and design in the same place.

Debt Settlement Scams

July 11th, 2010
Debt negotiation also termed as debt arbitration is found to be the best way to get out of our debts. But while choosing such debt settlement services you should take care of the following scams:
  • Unrealistic claims – Some claims made by debt settlement companies may be unrealistic. So, one should be careful with such unrealistic claims.
  • Hidden costs – Many debt settlement companies post many hidden costs which they would have written in small fonts in agreements and the debtor would not have noticed it.
  • Translucent disclosures – Credit scores will get affected due to debt settlement strategy and so in most cases heavy fine will be applied on debtors by the credit card companies.
  • Heavy charges – Many debt settlement companies apply heavy charges on reduction of debts. For example, if a company has reduced 15 percent of your debts then it will charge about 1% as commission.

HP will take you to Dubai

July 10th, 2010

HP is running a promotion as an appealing tool for those interested in technology. Who here ever wanted to know Dubai? City that became a symbol of technology, comfort and beauty. DUBAI: ultramodern buildings, hotels chiquérrimos, to lose sight of malls, golf courses, artificial islands. Current sense of world tourism, Dubai is one of the most successful Arab Emirates, stuck in the middle of the Middle East. The success story of this exotic destination begins in the 60s, when even then was only a trading post in the Persian Gulf. Until oil was discovered in the region – much oil – and thus inaugurated a phase of exponential enrichment. Today, Dubai is a power marked by wealth, luxury and ostentation by. An example? Sellers of designer labels are more expensive here, as well as units of major hotel chains, bars and international restaurants. Only here, and maybe a few other corners of the planet, telephones draped in diamonds sell like water. And this is just one of many curious antics that make the reputation of the place. In addition to the figures obtained from petroleum, contributing to the success of Dubai to cheap labor and the absence of taxes, both for individuals and for companies. If for all these reasons the emirate would be a must-see destination, there is an even more special: 85% of the population is foreign. That is, you’re about to dive in an interesting melting pot of Asia. Promotion To participate in the promotion, just buy an HP product until September 15, 2009, note your serial number, enter the site http://migre.me/4EDJ, read the rules, register, and ready. Anyway, nothing that does not resolve an image: (click to enlarge). Click to enlarge Visit the website for more information about the promotion, such as: Products that are being promoted Who can participate Where to find the serial number etc. # Dangerous effects, http://migre.me/4EDJ

Go Sopranos..

July 10th, 2010
Edie Falco and James Gandolfini won the award for Best male and female actor. I love that show.
I’m an award show junkie. I’ve never quite figured out why, because I never quite know who anybody is.Everybody Loves Raymond took quite a few of the awards…might of deserved it too, I’ve never seen it.Bill Cosby won the Bob Hope Humanitarian award. Far as I’m concerned he had it coming since the first time I heard chicken heart.The memoriam segment where they show clips of people who died in the past year always stuns me. You see there faces and think back over the years how many hours and hours you’ve spent sitting in front of tube watching them. Gregory Peck, Buddy Hackett, Bob Hope of course, Katherine Hepburn, Charles Bronson, David Brinkley, Buddy Ebsen. Henry Winkler did a tribute to John Ritter.Even though they live on forever on film, part of my past feels likes it has slipped away.I guess it’s the way of the world…the way life is.

Sold the World’s Most Expensive Blackberry

July 9th, 2010

The world’s most expensive Blackberry finally sold, guess who is the buyer? Obviously some crazy Middle East. The Blackberry was made in 18 carat gold and encrusted with 4460 diamonds, Bin Laden bought it for no less than R $ 356mil reais. The device was created by designer Alexander Amosu, who according to himself, fabrication took about 350 hours, has the name of the client purchasing and support 24 hours (the minimum is not?). Amosu is well known inside and outside the network to customize cell phones, iPods and gadgets, he came to sell a suit worth 227mil reais. Now, I wonder …

Strange Sensations and Mozilla Firebird

July 8th, 2010
I always have this compulsion to mess with the template on Sundays. This compelling need to change colors or fonts. So far I’ve resisted it…but it’s getting harder.
I. Will. Not. Screw. With. The. Template.
On the advice of Dean , I downloaded Mozilla Firebird yesterday. After all he is the one that got me off of Blogspot and on to MT. So he is my blogging internet god. So if he gives the thumbs up, I will humbly follow.So I’ve been cruising around. I’ve had one serious freeze up with a strange noise….sort of scared the shit out of me, but I survived it. As for pages loading quicker I haven’t noticed anything different from IE. What I do notice is if I call up AOL to get my email it takes it a little longer to load. No biggy.I think Tony first said on his blog that the little buttons for italics, bold etc. is gone from MT posting page, and he’s right, they aren’t there. Again, no biggy, I never got mine to work….or I never figured it out anyway.I’ve only noticed one blog that looks different and that’s …..an error occurred then it’s only slightly in the layout of the frames.Then there was another Chris Lawrence that says “Access Denied”….but 30 minutes later I could load it.So I’m still on the fence here.

The Christmas Spirit

July 7th, 2010

Yesterday we had a little Christmas thing at work for all the employees. Our company only allows a few pennies dollars per employee for Christmas so it’s always a stretch of the imagination to come up with something fun and a present.

So yesterday we had nachos with the works for everyone and gave away t-shirts. Last year we gave away turkeys but too many people bitched – including myself, that then you had to cook the damn thing. Ungrateful asses that we are.

The t-shirts have the company logo and said across the front “Heads Up! Our patients count on it.” Of course this was a spoof off the little diddy they do when I’m making rounds and they see me coming. “Heads up!” Thats what I can hear being passed down the hall or around corners. Have I ever mentioned that Detroiters are not quiet people?

When you break routine at work it throws everyone off for the day and chaos ensues…always. After all, rules are meant to be broken. At some point yesterday my cell phone number was passed around and I began to receive text messages such as “What’s up boss?” “Why are you using your cell phone at work?” “I need to see you in my office.” Smiley faces etc. In all their fun, what they failed to realize is: I now have their cell phone numbers. Big mistake. Heh.

Hello world!

July 6th, 2010

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Blue Screen of Death

July 2nd, 2010
About 2 hours ago I was merrily working away on my computer doing some crap for work, when we had a power outage for about 5 seconds.Lo and behold when the computer came back on…to that lovely shade of blue, telling me something about “dump” “corrupt”… well I’m not sure what it was saying other than the last line:
Contact Technical Support. Understood that line without problem.
Well I rebooted 3 times…just in case, you know…the computer was wrong.
So I decided to call Dell. I actually got a live person without being on hold. A very nice Indian gentleman that quickly became very exasperated because I couldn’t understand him. His “D’s” were “B’s”, his “C’s” were “B’s”. At one point he was telling me to type “snapshot” ….well I wasn’t getting that word. Finally I got the shot part, but snap was not clicking. He kept saying “You know, you know…you snap a rope.”Well I don’t know about you, but I’ve never snapped a rope in my life. About this time I just gave this big sigh and said I’d call back tomorrow, maybe I would get it. Now we both know that I was thinking maybe I could call back tomorrow and get someone I could understand. Well then he argued with me…nicely, but still argued. He insisted that we do this today…well he was so adamant I was concerned maybe he was concerned that I would complain. Which I had no intentions of doing…I was just at the end of my rope and ready to snap …yanno?Finally…after starting from the beginning 4 times we finally communicated and my computer is fixed. I hope he went off to enjoy a nice coffee break…poor guy deserves it.