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iPad Accessories at the Dollar Store

Just a note to say I picked up a couple of iPad accessories at the Dollar Tree today. I still don't have an iPad as yet, but saw a capacitive stylus for touch screen phones which I can use with my iPod touch. I also picked up an iPad screen protector with cleaning cloth. It is a big enough sheet of transparent plastic to cut into several pieces to protect the face of my iPod touch, as well as several cell phones. The prices of these two items vary greatly from store to store. I've seen them elsewhere for $5 and $10 each. At Dollar Tree, they're only a buck! Makes you think about the REAL price of things. I just picked up a new miniature USB charger AND USB-to-iPod cable for a little over a dollar on eBay, with free shipping from China! How'd they do that and still make money? I know there are some complaints about counterfeit, badly made chargers, but I carefully checked mine out, and it works just fine.

Green Screen techniques

Today Mark Perlman presented green screening to our group. For more information on his presentation check the following websites: Www.storiescomealive.wikispaces.com Www.letsspeakout.wikispaces.com Have fun playing with the technique this summer.

Some Travel Apps for vacations

Travel apps are a great thing to have available when you vacation or move around for business.

The following are some of the ones I have found useful.

 

Motion GPS Drive HD

 

Vicinity

 

AAA have a variety for discounts, triptiks, roadside service, etc

Open Table

iTranslate+

Taxi Magic

Flight Track Pro

Aiport maps ( there is nothing worse than not finding food or restrooms quickly )

iWrecked   This would be great as a backup. All your information and phone # are convenient, it prompts you to take pictures of accident, it emails a detailed report directly from your phone, and it helps you find the closest towing and taxi company

Have  great Summer!