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- Feb 06, 12Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. - Apple Inc.
- Jan 30, 12
So much potential with this amazing little camera. Definitely still room for improvement but this could become a game changer. - Jan 29, 12
There definitely isn't a lack of photography oriented apps on the iOS platform. Personally I think i may be experiencing a bit of photo app fatigue. :) My go to apps are the standard camera app, Camera+, SnapSeed, Instagram, Path, Hipstamatic, Plastic Bullet, and ColorSplash. Now everyone is talking about Trey Ratcliffs new app, 100Cameras. I love Trey, the master of all things HDR, but the app isn't a game changer in my opinion. It has plenty of potential but it feels like they were clear as to what type of user they were creating this app for. It is missing the prosumer/enthusiast typical feel yet isn't easy enough to make my mom excited to use it. In the battle of professional photographers with apps, I say at yhis point Lisa Bettany is winning with Camera+.
- Jan 27, 12I have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Canon 5D Mark III. The rumor mills have painted such a great picture that I can't settle for the Mark II. The consideration of picking up a Canon 7D in the meantime has come up but I really am leaning toward a full frame camera.On the flip side I take hundreds of pictures/videos a month on my iPhone 4S and am pretty happy with them. The ability to edit and share them on the fly adds hugely to its' appeal. A few weeks ago I was brave enough to strap my iPhone to the rack on my 4runner using a small tripod, a glif, and some zip ties. It wasn't ideal but the video came out well and was usable for what I was trying to do. I could always invest a few hundred dollars and get a high definition GoPro and some accessories and not have to worry about my iPhone flying off my SUV.So does the $3,000-$6,000 investment (lenses, batteries, flash…) still makes sense. Obviously the quality of both the equipment and final product will be far superior with the DSLR but unless I need it for professional use or for documenting something significant, is it worth it? For the average person I would say no, spend some money and hire a photographer for those special moments and save the rest of the money. As for me, I am a geek and a huge fan of photography and therefore will be one of the first on the waiting list.
- Jan 27, 12One of our favorite local eateries in our small town moved a couple of blocks to a much larger location with far more parking. :) (in the photo above close to a hundred people wait outside for their chance to see the new restaurant)When we arrived to help celebrate the opening I heard the owner speaking with someone in the local press about how me managed to get so many people there for the grand opening. His answer, facebook. That's an easy way to do it but it wouldn't have been a year back as this business had no social presence at all. In my first consultation for this business I was made aware of the owners ambitious goals. He wanted 1.000 fans within a week. That may sound easy enough however the restaurant is located in a small town with a total population of 20,000 people and is most frequently attended by the locals. That basically works out to 1 out of every 20 people in the town had to like the page. Not so easy when you factor in kids and the elderly which both seem to be in abundance in this area.To make a long story short, we got it done. So yesterday after hearing the owner mention his facebook following and seeing the turn out, it was a rather rewarding experience.
- Jan 26, 12
- Jan 25, 12Lately I have been struggling with the idea of why I instinctively choose to share images rather than video in my everyday escapades. Video is so much more rich and can tell a much more complete story however I tend to favor images. Why? If I am being completely honest it has a lot to do just how simple it has become to capture, edit, and share an image. The image above was captured on an afternoon hike yesterday, was edited while still on that hike and posted to facebook, twitter, instagram, flick'r, my blog, foursquare, and path all within 3 minutes of taking it.Video couldn't replace this particular image but video could have captured the beautiful background and setting which would have allowed me to share such a beautiful moment with my digital world. Why didn't I shoot video? It is more time consuming to shoot, it takes a steady hand, it needs to be edited, titles added, a soundtrack, and then saved to an ideal size to share on the go. Saving it in such a small format isn't my only preference. I also want the highest possible quality as well so I can upload it to vimeo or youtube. Uploading the video to multiple platforms on the go can be tedious as well. As data speeds increase I assume this will become less of an issue but on the other hand if the carriers start to really enforce data caps and throttle excessive data users, that might be another obstacle.Video does have its place in my digital life. At the time shooting a video is a commitment and definitely has to be worthy of the time dedicated. Fortunately, there are plenty of video worthy occasions in my little world.My next video project will be a video that shows off my hometown, its' great assets, and the piece of property I am going to be selling. I will be attempting to experiment with video and real estate from a local perspective. Agents have used video to shows homes but has anyone ever taken the time to show the perspective buyer a glimpse of the community they are moving into?
- Jan 24, 12
The water heater has sprung a leak. No hot water in the house. Thankfully I was able to cut the 1/2 inch copper and add a new elbow. Job is done and the heat is restored.
- Jan 24, 12I love being social, yup, I start conversations with almost everyone I run into. Even if it is just to genuinely ask them about their day, I truly am interested. Virtually I can't say the same thing. I am on all the social networks and use them daily however I don't interact as much as I do in person. I never really understood that until I started using Path. On Path I share everything and with frequency. Why? Because I know the people that I am sharing with and I know them well. Also I know who is seeing what I am sharing and don't have to worry about friends of friends seeing my posts or whatever Mark Zuckerberg decides my sharing preferences should be. The simplicity in what Path has built has allowed me to become closer with family/friends and to do so in an elegant fashion.I still am a huge believer in social and I will always appreciate what facebook and twitter offer. An aggregated feed of data my friends suggest and an opportunity to catch glimpses of their lives is super valuable. Having to analyze everything I am going to share to evaluate whom it will hurt or offend or who I wouldn't want to see it has become such a fatigue. So yes, it is me who has changed… Sharing my life online will continue however much more of it will be in a very controlled environment.
- Jan 14, 12
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- @Scobleizer what camera bag are you using for casual everyday stuff or for street photography? I can't find anything I like.
- Great day to ride. #cicLAvia http://t.co/bbIf3aRi
- Another person rides the streets of Los Angeles with glee. #cicLAvia http://t.co/jRuKFI9T
- Can anyone suggest an alternative to @charter for Internet service? Their customer service and reliability is beyond horrible.
- @CharterJohnM yes sir but the agent that called last night said he might need to come inside so someone should be here. I'm confused.
- @CharterJohnM quite the opposite. We already had a line tech out on Monday. The agent that called said they would need to come in.
- @CharterWitten they flaked! I sat all day waiting and they never showed up! Not even a call! Infuriating!
- Big surprise, @charter had me sit around all day and wait for them and they never showed up. This has gone on way too long! #charterfail
- @CharterJoseph speeds still all over the place. sometimes over 30mbps, sometimes just barely a crawl or nothing. :( http://t.co/6LSnlZJu
- @CharterJoseph apparently the connection was fickle and my iPad kept bouncing back to 3G. Cost me $30 last month and $30 this month already
- @CharterJoseph multiple guys have come, still inconsistent connection. Just got an email from AT&T saying my data is all used up. :(
- @CharterJoseph because of scheduling, appointment isn't until Monday.
- @CharterJoseph connection is so bad today my wife had to go teach her online class elsewhere. It has to be a damaged line outside.
- @CharterJoseph my connection is ok but my speeds are way too low. 11/3. We pay for 100mbps. Any suggestions?
- @CharterJoseph connection is back to a crawl. :(
- @CharterJoseph we are on line. 30 down 4 up. Not 100mbps but at least we can work.
- @CharterJoseph thanks. I will do as instructed. I'm assuming that both of our modems are functioning according to your report. Thanks.
- @CharterJoseph any updates?
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- To my boy, MCA, I have many great memories thanks to you, Ad-Rock, and Mike D. RIP my friend.
- Checking in from over 30,000 feet in the sky. Wifi on the plane isn't horrible.
- Supposed to be headed to the LCFEF Gala @ The Langham in Pasadena. Unfortunately my allergies are killing me all day. Thinking about just renting a room there and letting Jamie go enjoy herself while I sleep.
- Upgraded my iPhone to iOS 5.1 and now I apparently have 4G.
- New iPad will be announced today...
- Pretty excited about Apples purchase of Chomp. The current app store search/discovery desperately needs help.
- No siempre bebo cerveza, pero cuando lo hago, prefiero Dos Equis. Estancia sed mis amigos.
- The more I think about it the more I start to really dislike Mark Zuckerberg, Shawn Parker, Peter Thiel, and other early Facebook folk. What they did to Eduardo was totally wrong. It is upsetting that Shawn Parker is a superstar in the tech world. Yes he has been part of some game changing companies but from what I read/heard, he seems pretty slimy. A company that is all about friendship has a CEO that screwed over his closest friend.
- Steve Jobs' thoughts on an afterlife, "But sometimes I think it's just like an on-off switch. Click and you're gone.... And that's why I don't like putting on-off switches on Apple devices."
- Just heard that a student at CV High School committed suicide by jumping off the third story of a school building and landing in the quad. Very sad.
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- Sport ChaletTwo Sport Chalet Dr.
- Panera Bread990 Town Center, Suite A
- LCFTRA Rose Parade Float4510 Hampton
- Hill Street Cafe1004 Foothill Blvd
- The Fonda Theatre6126 Hollywood Blvd
- YMCA1930 Foothill Blvd
- Eagle RockAnywhere!
- Kabuki Japanese Restaurant88 W Colorado Blvd
- Taylor's Steakhouse901 Foothill Blvd.
- Jewel City Bowl135 S Glendale Ave
- ArcLight Pasadena336 E Colorado Blvd.
- The Americana at Brand889 Americana Way.
- Taco Deli456 Foothill Blvd
- ArcLight Pasadena336 E Colorado Blvd.
- Aquarium of the Pacific100 Aquarium Way
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People get very creative at Lincoln Park. Taken with a Samsung gravity phone. Katelon T. Jeffereys
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Taken with a Samsung Gravity phone Katelon T. Jeffereys
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I went for a walk the other just after it rained and was stunned by the beauty! I took these with my Samsung gravity phone. Katelon T. Jeffereys
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Ayiram Anaalum Mayuram Agaadhu" is an old saying. This means that there may be a thousand places with a thousand specialities; however, they can never be even compared with Mayuram (Mayiladuthurai). This saying is predominantly used even today to support and uphold the cultural heritage, agricultural and economic advancements in Mayuram
About Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai alias Mayuram (or Mayavaram) is a compact town, situated on the banks of Cauvery. Popularly it is known as the Banaras of the South India.
It is 280 kms south of Madras and can be reached by trains going via Main line and also through road. Mayiladuthurai is one of the major junctions in Southern railway with lines branching off to Madras, Trichy, Thiruvarur and Tharangampadi. The town was in the composite Thanjavur district but now it is part of Nagappattinam district. It is the headquaters of an Educational district and is one of the 39 parlimentary constituencies in TamilNadu.
History of Mayuram
Mayuram means peacock in sanskrit and it was later translated as Mayiladuthurai in tamil. Lot of sidhars have lived here. Even today we find an area called Sidharkaadu, a suburb ofMayuram. Legends also tell that it was a part of Tharukavanam.
The legend goes that Daksha did not invite his daughter Parvati, and his son-in-law Lord Siva to the sacrifice he conducted. Being vexed at the disrespectful attitude of Daksha towards him, Lord Siva sent Veerabhadra, a minor deity, to go and desecrate the sacrifice conducted by Daksha. Lord Siva at the same time instructed Parvati Devi not to attend the yaga. However, the Devi attended the yaga, disobeying her Lord's prohibition.
While Veerabhadra was desecrating the yaga, a peahen got injured and it immediately ran to Parvati Devi and took refuge under her. After everything was over, Parvati Devi repented very much for having disobeyed the Lord. To wash off the sin, she entered the fire. At the time of entering the fire, she was thinking about the peahen to which she gave refuge and so in the next birth she took the form of a peahen and came to this place. The Devi conducted penance for many years and at last attained re-union with Lord Siva. Hence the place came to be known as Mayuram or Mayavaram (Mayuram means peahen). The Lord of the temple came to be known as Mayuranatha. The other names by which this place is known are Sudavanam, Sikliandipuram, Brahmapuram, and Brahmavanam etc. The Devi is known as Abhayapradambika, Abhayambika, Anjalanayaki, Anjalai, etc., meaning one who gave refuge to the peahen.
Some Words about Mayuram
"Aayiram Aanaalum Mayuram Aagadhu" is an old saying. Maha Vidhwan Meenakshi Sundaram pillai lived in Mayuram. Tamil Grandpa U.Ve. Swaminadha Iyer was a student of Meenakshi Sundaram pillai. Mayuram Vedanayakam Pillai, who wrote "Prathaba Mudaliyar Charithiram" , the first Tamil Novel was a Munsif here. Amarar Kalki Ra.Krishnamurthy studied in Municipal high school, Mayuram. Renouned Carnatic musician Madurai Mani Iyer , Mayuram Rajam Iyer , Violin artist Mayuram Govindaraja pillai ( disciple of kumbakonam Rajamanikkam pillai ) were citizes of Mayuram. Sri Gopala krishna Bharathiyar who wrote "Nandanar Sarithiram" lived in Anandathandavapuram, 5 kms from Mayuram. One of the institutions that was formed for the flourishing of Saivam and Tamil, Dharmapuram Adhinam ( Mutt ) is in the easter part of Mayiladuthurai.
Mayuram possesses a speciality of fine cotton and silk cloth, known as Kornad from the suburb in which the weavers live. During October and November the town is the scene of a great pilgrimage to the holy waters of the Cauvery.
Thousands of pilgrims converge here during the Thulaa (Libra) festival. A noteworthy feature of the Mayuranathar temple is the daily processional ritual to the banks of the Kaveri throughout the monsoon month of Libra. Shiva's dance is enacted at the Aadi Sabhai on the 7th day of the grand festival in the month of Libra. The annual festival Bhrammotsavam is observed in the Tamil month of Vaikasi.
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En la famosa "Garganta del diablo" en la provincia de salta.
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- May 14, 12
On May 25th, the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge will host its 2nd Annual Bridge Tournament from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. As part of the La Canada Flintridge Fiesta Days celebration, the Bridge Tournament will take place at the Center. The Registration fee is $20 and includes dinner. Register early by calling 818/790-4353.
- Apr 27, 12
A Midsummer Night's Dream @ LCHS. Remaining shows: Sunday, April 29th at 7:00pm, Monday, April 30th at 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00pm
- Apr 27, 12
La Canada High School Comedy Sportz improv team presents the "Musical Edition." Tonight @ 7pm. $5/door
- Apr 04, 12
Three LCHS grads have returned back to La Canada after college to launch a business. These young entrepreneurs have launched a KickStarter campaign to help with the final details of getting their business off the ground. Find out more here.
- Apr 04, 12
Spring is finally here! The Community Center of La Canada Flintridge is excited to welcome the season with the return of T-Ball! There is still time for boys and girls ages 4-6 are to enroll in this popular class teaching the very basics of the game.
- Apr 04, 12Bill Kisliuk / La Canada Valley Sun: Fifth-grader Solenn Matuska made a permanent, impossible-to-remove impression on senior policymakers and managers Wednesday when she successfully spelled “indelible” and “executive” to take first place in the 2012 Los Angeles County Elementary Spelling Bee. Read more at lacanadaonline.com
- Apr 03, 12LC Spartan: On Tuesday, March 20, Boys Varsity Golf quietly left their 5th period classes to ferociously battle the Temple City Rams at Eaton Canyon Golf Course in their first league match of the season. Read more on lcspartan.com
- Mar 25, 12Andy Villanueva III / midvalleysports.com: In one quick swing of the bat, Michelle Floyd’s two years of frustration against La Canada became erased as she jubilantly trotted around the base paths with a line-drive two-run homer to dead center field to give San Marino a 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh inning on Friday Night. See more here.
- Mar 25, 12
Two local youth prepare to launch their start up, [SIC] APPAREL, on Sunday evening at Art Center. So what is [SIC] APPAREL? Find out here.
- Mar 23, 12
Two LCHS grads and LCF residents invite you to join them in celebrating the launch of their new start up tonight at Art Center: Please join the [SIC] APPAREL team in celebration of our journey from ideation to vibrant, novel, and dynamic start up! If you're not coming to see us at least come for the great wine and refreshments for you to enjoy among great company in the Main Dining Hall of the renowned Art Center College of Design. Don’t miss the debut of [SIC]’s Kickstarter video for your entertainment at 7 PM! Parking will be available for all. We are so excited to finally be sharing this project with you! RSVP here.
- Mar 23, 12
This afternoon @ La Canada High School the Spartans will host San Marino High School for their annual Strike Out Cancer event. The varsity baseball game will begin at 3:30pm and will be followed by the varsity softball game starting at 7pm. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Foundation.
- Mar 07, 12
The La Canada High School Comedy Sportz team will host Immaculate Heart this Friday @ 7pm. View the event on facebook here.
- Mar 07, 12Kurt Streeter / La Canada Valley Sun: Hacker attacks have repeatedly penetrated NASA computers in the past, stealing user information from dozens of employees and gaining control over key networks at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge, according to a federal report. Read more here.
- Mar 01, 12
It’s not too late! Tickets are still available for the 2012 Annual LCFEF Gala on March 10 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena. Guests will enjoy hosted cocktails, a delicious dinner, live music and dancing and fantastic live and silent auctions. Go to gala.lcfef.org or call 818-952-4268 to purchase! Check out some of the fabulous [...]
- Mar 01, 12
An update from the La Canada High School PTSA including information about Diversity Week speakers that will be speaking during STEP and LCHS's annual art show a celebration of Fine Arts month. Read more here.
- Mar 01, 12
La Cañada High School Art Show is this Thursday, March 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Feb 29, 12
In the SoCal High School Cycling League season opener on Sunday, February 26, the St. Francis High School Mountain Bike Team proved it was prepared and well represented with four podium award finishers, the team’s best finish ever at a SoCal League race.
- Feb 22, 12Andrew Shortall / La Canada Valley Sun: It looked like the La Cañada High boys' basketball team was destined for a trip to the semifinals as it overcame an eight-point, fourth-quarter deficit on the road to force overtime. Read more here.
