Announcing the new Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge device, otherwise known as the BOOK.
It's a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on. It's so easy to use even a child can operate it. Just lift its cover. Compact and portable, it can be used anywhere -- even sitting in an armchair by the fire -- yet it is powerful enough to hold ass much information as a CD-ROM disk.
Here's how it works: each BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets of paper (recyclable), each capable of holding thousands of bits of information. These pages are locked together with a custom-fit device called a binder which keeps the sheets in their correct sequence. By using both sides of each sheet, manufacturers are able to cut costs in half.
Each sheet is scanned optically, registering information directly into your brain. A flick of the finger takes you to the next sheet. The BOOK may be taken up at any time and used by merely opening it. The "Browse" feature allows you to move instantly to any sheet, and move forward or backward as you wish. Most come with an "index" feature, which pinpoints the exact location of any selected information for instant retrieval.
An optional "BOOKmark" accessory allows you to open the BOOK to the exact place you left it in a previous session -- even if the BOOK has been closed. BOOKmarks fit universal design standards; thus a single BOOKmark can be used in BOOKs by various manufacturers.
Portable, durable and affordable, the BOOK is the entertainment wave of the future, and many new titles are expected soon, due to the surge in popularity of its programming tool, the Portable Erasable-Nib Cryptic Intercommunication Language stylus [PENCIL].
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Djembe and Steel Pan Drumming Workshop with Kenton Wyatt - Victoria, BC
Long & McQuade and CHILLacts are thrilled to present this free Djembe and Steel Pan Drumming workshop with master Afro-Caribbean drummer, Kenton Wyatt.
Kenton has performed and taught all forms of music and rhythm throughout the Caribbean, and will be traveling to Vancouver Island with steel pans and djembe drums for performances, demonstrations, Ashanti Storytelling, drum jams, and workshops.
Kenton is a fascinating teacher and presenter, one who captivates his audience with music of the Caribbean and Africa. He shares stories of the songs' origins and explains the culture behind the rhythm. He is enigmatic and charming, a commanding yet playful presence.
Kenton recently opened the Kendrum Afro-Caribbean Musical Institute in Brampton, ON. For more information and samples of his music visit www.kentonwyatt.com.
To register for this clinic, please email us with your contact information. Please note that this is not a seat reservation. It gives us a means of contacting you should the date, time or location of this clinic change. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007, 7-8:30pm
Location: Long & McQuade (2822 Nanaimo St., VICTORIA,250-384-3620)
Fee: FREE
Kenton has performed and taught all forms of music and rhythm throughout the Caribbean, and will be traveling to Vancouver Island with steel pans and djembe drums for performances, demonstrations, Ashanti Storytelling, drum jams, and workshops.
Kenton is a fascinating teacher and presenter, one who captivates his audience with music of the Caribbean and Africa. He shares stories of the songs' origins and explains the culture behind the rhythm. He is enigmatic and charming, a commanding yet playful presence.
Kenton recently opened the Kendrum Afro-Caribbean Musical Institute in Brampton, ON. For more information and samples of his music visit www.kentonwyatt.com.
To register for this clinic, please email us with your contact information. Please note that this is not a seat reservation. It gives us a means of contacting you should the date, time or location of this clinic change. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007, 7-8:30pm
Location: Long & McQuade (2822 Nanaimo St., VICTORIA,250-384-3620)
Fee: FREE
Thursday, April 5, 2007
'Drums of My Flesh' shortlisted for Impac Dublin Literary Prize
The Guyanese poet Cyril Dabydeen's novel, Drums of My Flesh, has been shortlisted for the very prestigious prize, the Impac Dublin Literary Prize. The winner gets 100,000 in Irish Pounds.
The critics are saying this novel enriches the Guyanese canon.
The novel is mainly about a Guyanese father worrying about bringing up his daughter in Canada, and the poetic language is full of Guyanese imagery,as he tries to reconcile Guyana and Canada. Click here for a by Anne Marie Lee-Loy, herself the Canadian daughter of Jamaicans.
The subject matter is ground-breaking and welcome since the literary portrayal of the exileGuyanese community in Canada has been much anticipated, and with this novel, Cyril is filling that gap
The critics are saying this novel enriches the Guyanese canon.
The novel is mainly about a Guyanese father worrying about bringing up his daughter in Canada, and the poetic language is full of Guyanese imagery,as he tries to reconcile Guyana and Canada. Click here for a by Anne Marie Lee-Loy, herself the Canadian daughter of Jamaicans.
The subject matter is ground-breaking and welcome since the literary portrayal of the exileGuyanese community in Canada has been much anticipated, and with this novel, Cyril is filling that gap
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Jessica Simpson's Noisy Bedroom Romp
(BANG) - Jessica Simpson stunned guests at a Rome hotel by romping noisily with her lover John Mayer, it has been claimed.
The 'Employee of the Month' actress was seen having dinner with the American musician in the romantic Italian city before heading back to the exclusive luxury Hotel de Russie.
When they got back to their room the couple's energetic bedroom antics could reportedly be heard through the walls.
A source revealed to More magazine: "Jessica and John got back fairly early and stayed in all night. But by the sounds of it, they didn't get to sleep for a long time.
"This woman was saying she couldn't believe Jessica sounded like she was getting it on so loudly in the room next door."
Jessica, 26 - who split from husband Nick Lachey in November 2005 - stared dating John last year.
The 29-year-old musician confirmed rumours he was having a relationship with Jessica when they attended her New Year's Eve party together.
(C) BANG Media International
The 'Employee of the Month' actress was seen having dinner with the American musician in the romantic Italian city before heading back to the exclusive luxury Hotel de Russie.
When they got back to their room the couple's energetic bedroom antics could reportedly be heard through the walls.
A source revealed to More magazine: "Jessica and John got back fairly early and stayed in all night. But by the sounds of it, they didn't get to sleep for a long time.
"This woman was saying she couldn't believe Jessica sounded like she was getting it on so loudly in the room next door."
Jessica, 26 - who split from husband Nick Lachey in November 2005 - stared dating John last year.
The 29-year-old musician confirmed rumours he was having a relationship with Jessica when they attended her New Year's Eve party together.
(C) BANG Media International
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Venezuela & Trinidad and Tobago Agree on Oil Field Dispute
This Reuters news story is about a resolution of a dispute over oil and gas resources.
CARACAS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago have agreed that nearly 75 percent of the natural gas in the Loran field straddling their maritime border belongs to Venezuela, that nation's authorities said on Saturday.
The two countries agreed in 2003 to negotiate the carving up of offshore gas reserves to avoid conflicts over how much belonged to each side, a process known as "unification" of reserves.
Venezuela's energy ministry said a binational committee determined the Loran field, part of an area called the Deltana Platform, has about 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, some 7.3 trillion of which belong to the South American country.
In 2003, Venezuela gave Chevron Corp. (CVX.N: Quote, Profile , Research) a license to explore for gas in Deltana Platform Block 2, which includes the Loran field.
The committee also determined that the Dragon gas field in Caribbean waters north of Venezuela was not linked to adjacent gas fields in Trinidadian waters and therefore will not be subject to a unification proceeding.
Venezuela, an OPEC member, said it has agreed to reach an accord with Trinidad over how to develop these reserves.
Venezuela's government is seeking to expand its natural gas operations after years of relying mostly on its oil industry, which provides around 11 percent of U.S. crude imports.
President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of the United States, also wants to strengthen overall energy cooperation with Caribbean nations.
Earlier on Saturday, Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA said it and the government of Dominica plan to build a 10,000 barrel per day refinery on the small Caribbean island, expanding PDVSA's list of proposed projects.
© Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved
CARACAS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago have agreed that nearly 75 percent of the natural gas in the Loran field straddling their maritime border belongs to Venezuela, that nation's authorities said on Saturday.
The two countries agreed in 2003 to negotiate the carving up of offshore gas reserves to avoid conflicts over how much belonged to each side, a process known as "unification" of reserves.
Venezuela's energy ministry said a binational committee determined the Loran field, part of an area called the Deltana Platform, has about 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, some 7.3 trillion of which belong to the South American country.
In 2003, Venezuela gave Chevron Corp. (CVX.N: Quote, Profile , Research) a license to explore for gas in Deltana Platform Block 2, which includes the Loran field.
The committee also determined that the Dragon gas field in Caribbean waters north of Venezuela was not linked to adjacent gas fields in Trinidadian waters and therefore will not be subject to a unification proceeding.
Venezuela, an OPEC member, said it has agreed to reach an accord with Trinidad over how to develop these reserves.
Venezuela's government is seeking to expand its natural gas operations after years of relying mostly on its oil industry, which provides around 11 percent of U.S. crude imports.
President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of the United States, also wants to strengthen overall energy cooperation with Caribbean nations.
Earlier on Saturday, Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA said it and the government of Dominica plan to build a 10,000 barrel per day refinery on the small Caribbean island, expanding PDVSA's list of proposed projects.
© Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved
Monday, February 19, 2007
Pan Master Kenton Wyatt
Celebrated Pan Master Kenton Wyatt played musical interludes for Brampton's Black History Month's Celebrations.
This was Kenton's first public performance since migrating to Canada after spending several years developing pan music,drama ans story telling in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
View a bit of his performance on YouTube
Visit Kenton's website:http://www.kentonwyatt.com
This was Kenton's first public performance since migrating to Canada after spending several years developing pan music,drama ans story telling in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
View a bit of his performance on YouTube
Visit Kenton's website:http://www.kentonwyatt.com
Keira Flashes Boobs in New Movie
Keira Knightley gives viewers a good look at her breasts in a few scenes in her new movie 'Silk'.
(BANG) - Keira Knightley strips for her new film - only to have her breasts belittled.
The 21-year-old star gets naked in new movie 'Silk' but her character's husband says her breasts are "small" and "like a child's".
A source said: "For all the people excited to see Keira, yes, you do see her topless.
"She is nude in a couple of scenes, once during a love scene and another when she leans over her husband with her gown gaping open and he remarks that her breasts are small and like a little girl's."
Keira plays Helene, the wife of 19th century silkworm smuggler Herve who is in love with a Japanese baron's concubine.
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress has flashed flesh in previous films, including 'The Jacket', 'Domino' and 'The Hole' - in which she exposed her breasts.
(C) BANG Media International
(BANG) - Keira Knightley strips for her new film - only to have her breasts belittled.
The 21-year-old star gets naked in new movie 'Silk' but her character's husband says her breasts are "small" and "like a child's".
A source said: "For all the people excited to see Keira, yes, you do see her topless.
"She is nude in a couple of scenes, once during a love scene and another when she leans over her husband with her gown gaping open and he remarks that her breasts are small and like a little girl's."
Keira plays Helene, the wife of 19th century silkworm smuggler Herve who is in love with a Japanese baron's concubine.
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress has flashed flesh in previous films, including 'The Jacket', 'Domino' and 'The Hole' - in which she exposed her breasts.
(C) BANG Media International
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