michael grimm

Friday night saw Michael Grimm performing in his hometown of Waveland and to the satisfaction of thousands of fans which excitedly awaited his appearance on stage. Grimm is a native of the Waveland area and is using his fame gained from winning America's Got Talent to help tourism rates in Hancock County. The millionaire played in front of many local fans but also to many people who travelled from far and wide.

Teresa Williams said, "Yes, I drove. I started last night about seven o'clock, and here we are." Decked out in Grimm gear, including the infamous hat, Teresa Williams drove more than 1,000 miles from Chicago to see the singer she adores. "He is so sweet. He is such a genuine person. He is absolutely wonderful. I mean he is adorable," said Williams. Merchandise flew off the shelves as fans supported the Waveland native. But they were also supporting Hancock County since BP money paid for the show in hopes of boosting tourism.

So it's good to see the America's Got Talent winner utilising his fame to gain more exposure to his local area and help it boost it's income.

notebook network

 Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Card

This Belkin wireless notebook network cared acts as an independent to give you quick and instant networking ability. The card easily slots into your laptop's PCMCIA slot, and enables connection quickly with Belkin SOHO networking software. Used together with a wireless acess point, the card makes it possible for you to join your wireless network to your existing wired network.

Interoperable with any 802.11b wireless device, it uses the 802.11b wireless Ethernet standard to offer you a working range of up to 1,800 feet and speeds of up to 11 Mbps. This plug-and-play card works seamlessly with Windows 95B, 98, 2000, NT, Me, and XP systems. Now you can transfer files around the house or office--enjoying freedom from cables, along with all the advantages of a wired network.

The Belkin wireless notebook network card comes with a lifetime warranty and free, 24-hour technical support.

Installing this Card into your notebook computer is all you need to give it instant wireless networking capabilities. You can use it to share your high-speed Internet access through the Belkin 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router (F5D6230-3), and access all your connected printers, hard drives, and more. Simply slide the card into your notebooks PCMCIA slot, and enjoy an easy setup with Belkin software.

Amazon customer review: "Seriously - with all the terrible reviews regarding wireless notebook cards in general, it's surprising that this form of networking ever caught on.

I was very reluctant to try any of the cards, until I saw this one was discounted down to just under $10...I figured, worst case scenerio, I'm out just the $10...on the other hand, if it works, it would certainly increase the value of my laptop...

When I say that installation was a breeze, I mean, it was just as simple as pushing the card into the slot..Windows XP detected the card and found the drivers on the CD, and literally, within 30 seconds, I was surfing the 'net. I was quite surprised to find that I live inside a 'hotspot', being that there is an 'internet cafe' within a block of my house.

That laptop has now become my primary computer, and I simply couldn't be happier -

*As a side note, I did use the software that Belkin sent with the card for about a day, and decided I liked the XP interface much better...but that's just personal preference...good work, guys!"

So a very handy piece of hardware which provides a quick and easy way to form a connection between networks.

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bluetooth 2.0 dongle

Wireless USB 2.4ghz Bluetooth 2.0 Dongle Adapter for Pc Laptop Notebook

Bluetooth enables you to get more of what you want done with it's power. If you want to send files between your computer and any bluetooth-enabled device, such as cell phones, PDAs, printers and headsets you can in a flash. You can also make on-the-fly networks between two computers with Bluetooth.

This simple USB adapter acts as an antenna for your computer, giving it Bluetooth capability. The dongle comes with a full version of BlueSoleil software and drivers. However, the software is not licensed to every type and model of hardware that is capable of using Bluetooth. If the software detects hardware that does not match the license keys it expects, then the software will impose a 5MB data transfer limitation. To overcome that limitation, users must purchase a different version of BlueSoleil software separately. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Amazon customer review: "I've got a Palm Tungsten E2 and a Razr cell phone which have bluetooth capability. I bought this inexpensive little item to use on my Mac computer in one of the USB ports. Now I can transfer photos and video from my cell to the computer and move files and photos in both directions on my Palm. The one drawback is its so tiny its easy to misplace on your desk. It will run on any Mac/PC tower or laptop and at least for Macs it was recognized immediately by the OS and performed perfectly. I might get a second one to keep permanently with my laptop so I don't have to remove it from my desktop computer."

So a very reliable and efficient piece of hardware from Bluetooth which will enable connectivity between computers and other devices.

christy martin

Famous female boxer, Christy Martin, who clocked up a career record of 49-5-3 (31 KOs), has been taken to hospital after being shot and stabbed yesterday and it took place in her Orange County, Florida home say reports from TMZ. The 42 year old ex boxing legend and cover of a 1996 "sports illustrated" cover reportedly escaped her home following the attack and was able to wave down a motorist.

After she was rushed to the hospital, she managed to tell police that the attacker was her husband, James Martin, according to the TMZ report. The report goes on to state that James Martin is still at large and they are currently "on the hunt" for the suspected attacker. Don King, Martin's former promoter told TMZ, "I am shocked and saddened to see this happen to Christie. I send my prayers and well wishes."

So a horrible event that the former boxing legend has had to suffer and hopefully she will be able to recuperate soon.

thanksgiving quotes

The countdown has begun to Thanksgiving which happens tomorrow and apart from celebrating by tucking into turkey, cranberries and stuffing you can also check out quotes from big names in entertainment on the holiday and see their insight and humourous takes on it:

- “Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” -Kevin James
- “I love Thanksgiving turkey. It’s the only time in Los Angeles that you see natural breasts.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger
- The pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts… nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.” -H. W. Westermayer
- “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw
- “An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day.” –Irv Kupcinet

So some nice slices of wit there from big names in entertainment and they certainly nail a lot of the notions behind the holiday.

butterball turkey

People with questions on how to thaw a turkey and table settings and cooking faux pas there is Butterbal's Turkey Talk-Line experts who are on standy to help domestic chefs make a delicious Turkey this thanksgiving. Whether it's rookies or veterans preparing the feast, Butterball helps out all cooks.

No matter if you deep fry, smoke, grill, or stick with the traditional roasting method, the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is ready to offer essential tips, recipes and techniques to help Americans of all ages celebrate Thanksgiving the way they want it, classic with a contemporary twist that will appeal to all ages. While all generations agreed that traditional roasted turkey is tops, one in seven people between ages 18-30 and Gen-Xers, ages 31-44, report deep frying, smoking or grilling their turkeys on Thanksgiving.

So you need not worry about any disasters this thanksgiving with experienced help at hand with Butterball.

hp mini 110 windows 7

HP Mini 110-1127NR 10.1" Netbook (1.60GHz Intel Atom Processor N270, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Windows 7 Starter) Pink

The Internet is at the forefront of everybody's life nowadays, keeping you notified of news and developments in the world and with your contacts through email, IMs, RSS feeds, social networking sites and Search. Staying informed requires time shifts with devices such as netbooks.

Powered by energy-efficient Intel Atom processors, the HP Mini 110 is optimized for Web access and can handle standard productivity apps - but is light enough to carry everywhere at just 2.33 lbs. Its LED anti-glare display reduces reflection that can distract from the visual experience, especially when used outside. The 92% of full-size keyboard enables much more efficient and comfortable use than texting (or typing on smartphone keyboards) for most. Windows 7 makes locating and connecting to hotspots easier and faster than ever. The HP Mini 110 is the perfect device for staying productive, informed and in touch.

Amazon customer review: "Small and compact, fits perfectly in my book bag and weighs less than 3lbs. The battery life that I have experienced has been awesome, mine came with a 6-cell battery so I am looking at around 8 hours of battery life, but I haven't timed nor tested this. I read another comment that was posted regarding the size of the netbook with the 6-cell battery in place. I agree that the pictures do not illustrate this, however, we're talking an extra inch...maybe...in height on the backside. A plus to this extra inch is that the netbook now tilts forward which makes it easier for typing, kind of like the little "stilts" underneath a desktop keyboard. FYI, with the 6-cell battery in place it still fits in my caselogic 10.3in case/sleeve that I bought for it.

I have had my netbook for about a week now and I am really enjoying it. It gives me everything I need for school and now I don't have to move around a cumbersome laptop, not to mention the battery life is about 2.5 times longer than most laptops.

Perfect for taking notes in class, working through excel, viewing PowerPoint, and checking email. I plan on putting it in the kitchen when I am done with grad school so my wife and I can store recipes or anything else we may need. With the wireless hook up and the compact size for $350 this netbook is a great addition to your home network.

One thing to remember, most netbooks (if not all) do not have CD/DVD Drives, so loading software such as MS Office will require you to purchase an external Disc Drive, about $100, or you will have to borrow a friend's to load your software. The other option is downloading the desired software program off of the internet and loading the software that way.

*UPDATE* I've had my netbook for a few weeks now and it has proven to be one of the best electronic purchases I have ever made. The ability to type and organize my notes while in class is amazing, I will never go back to taking notes by hand. Also, the independent operating system that you can access without booting up the full windows 7 is phenomenal. It allows me to turn on my computer and be up in running in less than 8 seconds. I can access music, email, pictures, skype, chat, and the internet all from this quick boot-up feature. I simply can't say enough good about this netbook. Pure and simple - A Great Buy!"

So another well recommended netbook from HP which offers efficient display of programs as well as offering a stylish image which is easy on the eye.