Android 4.1 Jelly Bean: It gets Better

This month we could expect the arrival of the newest Mobile OS from Google the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (that sounds really yummy if you ask me) on Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom and soon to all upcoming smart phones. So what can we expect to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean except that it sounds good, well me me tell you some of it’s goodies.Read more »

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Dirty Dancing Movie Party with Skinny Cow!

 It's summer and a heat wave is coming through! No, it's not the weather I'm talking about, but rather the hot attraction between Johnny and Baby. Confused? Would it help if I mentioned that it's the 25th anniversary of the ever famous movie, Dirty Dancing?! I can't believe 25 years have gone by since I this movie came out. I was 11 years old at the time it premiered at the theaters but didn't watch it until I was in my later years of high school. Any girl who watched this movie had a crush on Patrick Swayze... it was hard not to! So fast forward to tonight, I'm watching the movie again with family and friends to celebrate  the 25th annivers

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Εμείς και αυτοί

ΕΜΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΙ   Το κίνημα αντίστασης των τελευταίων δύο ετών που ανέδειξε την εκλογική άνοδο και νίκη του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ τώρα αρχίζει να διαμορφώνει εκτός από τον αντιμνημονιακό του χαρακτήρα την εναλλακτική πατριωτική του πρόταση. Ελάχιστοι αναλυτές επισήμαναν ότι 3.500.000 ψηφοφόροι στις 6-5 και 1.500.000 ψήφοι στις 17-6 άλλαξαν επιλογή και προσπάθησαν να παρέμβουν στη πολιτική σκηνή της Ελλάδας, στη τύχη τους την ίδια. Η κοινωνική αγωνία πλαισιώθηκε και από τον επηρεασμό του νομισματικού και τραπεζικού πολέμου που εξελίσσεται στην Ευρώπη.    Σε αυτό το σκηνικό των έντονων πολιτικών ρευστοποιήσεων που βγάζουν πολλές εταιρείες δημο

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Nokia Lumia 710 Software Update now Available!

Finally an update that Nokia Lumia 710 have been waiting for is now available for download, most of the users of this great phone have been waiting for one of the features that is included in this update. Here’s what's in the update package:Wi-Fi tethering capability added (Finally it’s one of the features that Lumia 710 users are asking for)Flip-to-silence function addedNokia Drive will be updated to version 2.0 which features offline route planning and navigation, speed limit notifications and an advanced dashboard with recent destinations and detailsEnhanced imaging performanceHow to get your update! simply connect your Lumia 710 by connecting Zune

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Adults with Autism Disorders Not on the Political Agenda In Nova Scotia or New Brunswick

Conor at Black Rock on the Minas Basin, the eastern extremity of the Bay of Fundy, shared by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and home of the highest tides in the world.  NB and NS also share a lack of commitment to helping autistic, particularly severely autistic,  youth and adults.Nova Scotia is receiving some recognition for improvement in services for children with autism disorders on the one hand but is also criticized for leaving adults and older children with autism behind.  The situation is not unique to Nova Scotia.  New Brunswick made significant gains in provision of preschool and school services for autistic children

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Google Chrome now out at the App Store!

Well! it’s just a matter of time and finally one of the best Web Browser in the market, Chrome is now available for iOS devices you can get it now in App Store.  Now you can enjoy using Chrome from your desktop to your Android device and continue it on your iOS devices. Features included in this mobile version are:Search fast• Search and navigate fast, directly from the same box. Choose from results that appear as you type. Simple, intuitive experience• Open and quickly switch between an unlimited number of tabs. On your iPhone and iPod touch, flip through tabs the way you would fan a deck of cards. On iPad, swipe from edge to edge to switch tab

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10 Sweet Strawberry Recipes to Share for Summer

The season has come to a close. Why is it the strawberry season seems to get shorter and shorter with each passing year here in the Midwest? This year, I watched the strawberry picking dates and conditions like a hawk, making sure to keep at least one weekend free so I can hit the patches. In fact, fellow foodie friend, Amanda of Amanda's Cookin' joined me in the trenches on a hot summer day to pick strawberries. Photo credit: Amanda Formaro of Amanda's Cookin'I brought home almost 5 pounds of strawberries home and although small in size, they sure were sweet! There were so many strawberry recipes I wanted to make, but the truth is, more ended up bein

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Soy & Ginger Skirt Steak

When it's too hot to cook inside, I take it outside... to the grill! Summer is in full swing and I've been taking advantage of the new grill that's found a home on my outside deck/patio. So, what's your preference - gas or charcoal? I ended up with a charcoal grill simply because I love the flavor it imparts on the food. Take for example this Soy & Ginger Skirt Steak, which is marinated overnight in a combination of ginger, garlic, soy sauce (or gf tamari), red wine and a touch of honey before being grilled. It's practically effortless yet has such a depth of flavor that folks will think you spent a lot of time preparing...Now this is a recipe any

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Are Autism Disorders Morphing Into Einstein Turing Syndrome?

Autism disorders are misrepresented in the mainstream media, on the internet and, as has been confirmed many times, in autism research which excludes those with severe autism disorders simply because it is too difficult to work with severely autistic children and adults. One of the sorry ways in which autism disorders are misrepresented is whenever mention is made of historical geniuses like Albert Einstein or Alan Turing whose personal qualities are attributed to undiagnosed cases  of autism.  Autism is portrayed as a different way of thinking, the foundation of genius, with no mention made of those severely affected by autism and the large

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Gadget ON: Philips Fidelio M1: Hands on Review

I though most of headphones are all the same, since these are small and put directly into the ear and since the speakers are too small they would sound almost all the same. Well when I got my hand on the the new Philips Fidelio M1, I found out that I was wrong. Philips Fidelio M1 combines the very best is sound and comport for an authentic music experience on the move. Expertly engineered for superb noise isolation in a light yet sturdy design. So Let me me share to you my experience with this great headset from Philips.Read more »

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Major Autism Research Breakthrough: EEG Study Involved Classic Low Functioning Autism Subjects

Two thumbs up for Frank H. Duffy, M.D., of the Department of Neurology, and Heidelise Als, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children's Hospital,  for conducting an autism study involving "classic" lower functioning autism subjects who have been excluded too often from autism research resulting in skewed autism research findingsA major autism research breakthrough has been reported in the Science Daily/PR newswire article Computer analysis of EEG patterns suggests a potential diagnostic test for autism. The article is copied in full following my commentary. The study is available online: A stable pattern of

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CHERRY RICOTTA CHEESECAKE VERRINES

SUMMER FUNLife is just a bowl of cherries, don't take it serious, its mysterious. Life is just a bowl of cherries, so live and laugh and laugh at love, love a laugh, laugh and love. – Bob Fosse Summer was a series of random thoughts, urges unencumbered by parental restrictions. We were left to our own devices, basketball in the driveway, hopscotch on the sidewalk, dodge ball in the grass and kickball in the street were the order of the day, every day. Innocent pleasures, our games were simple, back then in the olden days, energy bursting forth with the daylight, children exploding from houses up and down the block to gather in the

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Hamburger tacchino e rucola

Ho visto questa ricetta su Sale e Pepe di questo mese e me ne sono subito innamorata: cinque minuti per prepararla, dieci minuti per cuocerla e gli hamburger tacchino e rucola sono a tavola!  Padella Risolì Linea Eco Cast FUSIONSe volete realizzare gli hamburger di tacchino e rucola, vi occorreranno 500g di petto di tacchino, 50g di rucola, 30g di capperi già dissalati, 150g di stracciatella, 4-5 pomodorini, 2 rametti di rosmarino, 1/2 spicchio di aglio, olio, sale e pepe.Mettete nel mixer il tacchino e tritatelo, tagliate con il coltello Presto che trovate sul sito Youredo.it la rucola, i capperi, aggiungeteli al tacchino, in

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Jean Lewis, Canada's Foremost Autism Advocate, Provides Firsthand History of Canadian Autism Advocacy From an Experienced, Personal Perspective

I strongly encourage anyone with an autistic child or interest in autism services in Canada to watch this video by Jean Lewis, Canada's foremost autism advocate, who has lived and led much of the autism advocacy in Canada over the last decade. Jean is extremely well informed, articulate and authentic. She has lived the reality of severe autism and related disorders with her child and she, and her husband Michael, have fought with intelligence and determination to bring services to autistic children and adults in BC and across Canada.  

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My First Giveaway!

I've had this blog for years now and have never done a giveaway.  Yep, I've had plenty of opportunities but either the product wasn't a match for my blog or I just didn't like the product.  Finally I found one that I like and feel I can stand behind... The people at Comet sent me an amazing Cleaning Caddy filled with everything you need to clean and shine your stainless steel.   Your fridge, your stove, sinks but my favorite use for this was my BBQ GRILL!!!Before:  The Florida climate is kind of tough on metal inside and out...my poor dirty and rusty grillAfter:  All clean and shiny!!!The nice folks at Comet have a g

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Triple Coconut Cream Pie & BlogHer Food Recap!

I'm going to make a believer out of you...especially if you're not a fan of coconut. But before we get to that, it's been about three weeks since I returned back from my recent trip to Seattle, WA for a conference. While there, I caught up with old friends, met new ones and took in quite a few delicious sights and flavors the Pacific Northwest. This was the BlogHer Food conference and full of firsts for me. Attending allowed me to visit and explore Seattle, WA for the first time. It was also my first BlogHer Food conference I attended. And another first was actually enjoying a coconut cream pie. But this is no ordinary coconut cream pie. This was and

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