Archive for August, 2009

Introducing The Blackberry 8520 Sim Free


Monday, August 31st, 2009



The Blackberry 8520 gemini sim free phone is affordable for everyone unlike previous Blackberrys. An outstanding set of features and drop dead design that will turn heads.

A full keyboard has been integrated into the Blackberry 8520 sim free combined with its excellent social networking applications for Facebook, Myspace and Twitter it will change how you communicate.

Full Bluetooth and 802.11b/g WiFi support is present making it easy to connect to other devices. If thats not enough, the Blackberry 8520 comes bunded with free navigation software to take advantage of the GPS function of the handset.

Using the Blackberry 8520 is a pleasent experience thanks largely to the optical trackpad. The trackpad is similar to ones found on modern laptops, using this to navigate through your Blackberry 8520 is a joy.

Like the iPhone, the Blackberry 8520 has its own app store on the phone and gives you access to endless amount of apps. Get breaking news first or track your stocks. Enjoy integration of your google apps including calendar, documents and E-mail, or kill some time with a range of fantastic games.

The latest Blackberry 8520 curve sim free handset is the cheapest Blackberry that has ever been made available. Competiting mobile phone companies will be looking at this closely.

Blackberry 8520 Sim Free Features-

* Navigate with the optical trackpad

* Integrated 2MP Camera

* Full Wireless networking options

* Bluetooth with support for stereo streaming

* A powerful music and video player

* 3.5mm headset jack

* Full integration with social networks

Read The Ugly Duckling Goes to Work on Amazon Kindle


Monday, August 31st, 2009



We need work to farm our living. For some it is fulfilling dream, passion, worship, life etc. Very few are blessed with the work of their interests. Getting a good job is the first stage while the workplace second. Here, the struggle is to get adjusted in the new environment begins. The fight is to give the best and make the office a loving place. Working with various minds isn’t easy. It’s all about complexities, grudges, meanness etc.

Through the book The Ugly Duckling Goes to Work, writer Mette Norgaard revived the childhood tales of Hans Christian Anderson. The tales are interpreted skillfully and convincingly with the realities. The writer attempts to help individuals, be authentic and alive in their organisations/offices and create room for people’s energy. Mette Norgaard delves into siz classic tales of wisdom which connect mus being with the workplace as well as life outside. The tales show how to release life than control it.

The writer picked up The Emperor’s New Clothes which has humor and silliness. The tale suggestes to enjoy the fun in life but never be foolish.

The Ugly Duckling stresses the need to accept that life isn’t a bed of roses. It is risky. We achieve maturity with the growing age and experience which is why life becomes richer, exciting and satisfying.

Pride, arrogance and superiority complex are more than enough to spoil a classic performer. The Dung Beetle tells us not to have false perceptions of ourselves. Life is beyond that.

The Nisse At The Gorcer’s is about insightful management. One man approaches the practical and the ideal, he is able to create his own solutions. The more he integrates the two, the wiser he is. The Fir Tree is a tragic tale about failure to appreciate every worthy moment of life. The tree never takes pleasure in little joys or relish its might of glory. The parable highlights that it is always good to connect ourselves with something worthy and contribute to it as and when possible. The Nightingale appears to be more closer to workplace culture. It has a message of binding people together and work as a healthy team in the interest of organisation. It sings the tunes of discovering strengths and talents. The book peeps into individuality and helps enlighten life at personal and professional level.

This is one of those self-help book you should definitely have in your Amazon Kindle. You can buy it from Amazon or directly from Kindle. Or look it up in the internet, download ht and load it into your Amazon Kindle.

Learn How to Do Magic Tricks: Tips for Parents and Kids


Sunday, August 30th, 2009



In my magic courses and magic shows, I’m often asked how parents can foster their child’s interest in magic.

Below are a few important steps to help to your kids learn how to do magic tricks and explore the Art of Magic.

1.Encourage your children to learn how to do magic tricks through the local library.

You don’t need to buy the latest magic set or stacks of DVDs on sleight of hand to learn how to do magic. Libraries have a ton of resources on magic, magic history, juggling, and magic specifically for kids. It doesn’t hurt that all this knowledge is FREE! A good beginner’s book in magic will provide the initial foundation for your child to learn several magic tricks and help assess their interest in learning more about the Art of Magic.

2. Remind them to practice both the “moves” and the “story” when learning the magic trick. Magicians refer to their “story” as patter. Patter is the words used in the presentation of the magic trick. Kids (and adults) new to magic often focus purely on the “moves” rather than the presentation. Reminding the performer to focus on the story as well as the moves will only help your son or daughter become more proficient in their performance. Plus their magic trick will be more entertaining!

If you want to see some magic trick videos performances from a variety of magicians ranging from Harry Houdini, Criss Angel, David Blaine, and others, you can visit our Magic Video section. We don’t tell the secret, but you’ll get a good idea of what magic should look like.

3. Visit your local magic shop

The library has a lot of resources, but a magic shop is often the defacto hot spot for any budding performer. Reputable magic shops are staffed with experienced prestidigitators that can help your child learn how to do magic. Watch out for any magic dealer who will sell an expensive magic prop without considering the skill of the performer. When purchasing magic, my recommendation is to invest in books before DVDs. Books have a lot of material that can be referred to time and time again. DVDs are good too however, the latest trend in magic is to release one trick per DVD. You want to ensure you get the most magic for your investment. The DVD will also show how the effect will be presented as well as the “secret”. Both books and DVDs are useful learning tools. I prefer these to the standard tricks you find in the glass booths…but those are fun too! Magic shops will sometime host magic nights where local magicians get together and have a “jam session” demonstrating their latest magical pursuit.

You can also visit Kapoof’s Learn Free Magic Tricks library to learn over 100 different magic tricks for free! We feature several tutorials on coin tricks, card tricks, rope tricks, and yes even Street Magic tricks!

4. Join a local magic assembly, ring, or group.

If you search http://www.magicsam.com or http://www.magician.org, you can find a local Assembly or Ring comprised of local magicians in your metropolitan area. Magic meetings are a fun place to network with other hobbyists, professionals, and newbies interested in the Art of Magic. Most magic organizations are welcoming of new members and are willing to share the secrets of their trade. However, the student must be willing to learn and practice rather than expect all the secrets to be revealed.

5. Attend a magic convention

Magic conventions are another excellent way to meet other magicians, see different magic acts, meet different magic vendors, and purchase new magic. Most conventions are held in a hotel where magicians provide lectures, advice, perform parlor sized shows, and even perform full scale theater shows. Every night magicians gather in the lobby and session with each other. It is another easy way to make new friends and learn a few new tricks of the trade.

I hope you found these tips helpful in your child’s pursuit of learning how to do magic. Please visit www.kapoof.com for more information on how to do magic tricks and learn more about the Art of Magic!