Chuckle of the day: Tech Support

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:36:02 +0000

Small Business, Done Right! RUN!

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:54:48 +0000

Gluten Free

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:00:20 +0000

Today some students of mine were discussing Gluten Free diets and living.

Here is a post I got from a friend on Facebook just today!

http://nancysplace.wordpress.com/2007/06/22/thirteen-things-i-hate-about-being-gluten-free/

Enjoy!

New Year, New Name, New Classes!

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:22:10 +0000

New Year, New Name, New Classes!

Elizabeth Pampalone (Formerly Elizabeth Hammond) is starting the New Year with NEW Classes and a NEW Small Business Forum!

Check out the UNF classes HERE

Check out the Fletcher High Community Education Classes HERE

Check out the NEW Business Owner Round Table Discussion HERE

Call today for a one on one Appointment!

904-738-0471

Testimonial – Ken F.

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:59:34 +0000

I have been in the Commercial Banking Industry for the past 20 years, educated with an MBA and well versed in computer applications. Given the magnitude of technological advancement, I have needed assistance from Elizabeth in numerous aspects of Information Technology; from PC installations, to software updates, to tutorials on Microsoft advancement, she has been instrumental in keeping me up to date with the latest innovations in the industry. Not only is she in tune with the newest applications, but her teaching skills and reliability are second to none.

– Ken F.
Commercial Banker

Declutter for a better LIFE!

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:00:56 +0000

DECLUTTER.

Extracting clutter is the first step to the organization of your life and your space. An environment that is purified, refined, and free of the disruptive chaos of overflowing “stuff” not only has a significant bearing on the aesthetics of your home, but it also affects you. There is nothing more unmotivating and hindering than a living space in which one cannot live. Clutter is in essence the cholestorol coursing through the body of your home. It is easy to obtain it in high amounts, hard to get rid of, and has negative long term affects. While this detrimental condition can be treated, the bad news is that is it contagious. Eventually we become the space in which we are living, or trying to live. A cluttered home yields a cluttered mind. Take care of your clutter before it starts to take you over.

REFRESH.

Living clean is an art. The mindset of many is that having a clean home is an attempt made every so often when the “dirty” is noticeable, or when guests will be soon be invited to socialize. That’s not clean, that’s stress. Clean is about maintenance, not an attempt at a colossal overhaul all at once. The masterpiece that your home then becomes is a fresh living space, one which you can actually enjoy, that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.

ORGANIZE.

There are those who would say that to be organized is to have a place for everything. At the same time others would say that it means having a neat area in which they know where everything is. Whether you keep a filing cabinet of documents that are separated in folders and alphabetized by topic chrongologically, or simply utilize a free range filing cabinet (known to the rest of the world as a desk), organization is not about a strict method of rules. The outcome is finding what works best for you so that you will always be able to find what you need.

SIMPLIFY.

You become the things with which you associate. A messy, dirty, unorganized home will have such effects on your own mind and body leaving you overwhelmed and uninspired. You now have the option to order off of a menu that is tailored to the individual needs of your home. You decide what you want and your only worry then becomes what you are going to do with all of your new free time.

YOUR LIFE.

Some things last forever, but all you really have is a lifetime. I’ve yet to find a person who would rather spend their free time cleaning and organizing instead of entertaining friends, visiting with family, or partaking of leisure activities. Take the time to free your mind, start concentrating better, and learn how to declutter the people and things that hold you back. Don’t live the only lifetime you have a slave to the demands of housekeeping when you have the option to keep your house fresh.

2011 Class Schedule

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:40:29 +0000

The 2011 class schedule is now up! Click on Classes in the menu above. The Books and Handouts have been updated as well…..

All books required for any class can be purchased online. Some of the books are available at Books-a-million. If you mention my name Elizabeth Hammond and my Phone # 904-738-0471 you will receive a 15% discount on any purchase!

Don’t forget, Fletcher Community Education Sign Up is this coming Tuesday, Aug 23rd! I will be at the high school auditorium from 630-8pm that night to answer questions, sell ebooks, and set appointments.

SEE YOU THERE!

iPhone Apps for Filmmakers

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:11:14 +0000

One of the hottest commodities on the market today is the iPhone and iPod Touch. It is expected that Apple will have sold 80 million iPhones by 2012. The uses for this mini computer are growing everyday. Currently there is over 65,000 official applications available at iTunes for the iPhone. At the current growth rate this number could top 100,000 by the end of the year. This is not counting a vast amount of web based applications, over 1700 alone registered with Apple.

iPhone apps exist in many flavors, everything from simple games to complex software for professional task. Most apps are very affordable, if not dirt cheap or free. Filmmakers have not been left behind in the app frenzy. While searching the web for some tools to help us, I was astonished by the amount of software available. Here is a list of apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch apps I was able to dig up.

Hitchcock by Cinemek inc (Cost: $19.99)

(iPhone, OS: 3.0 or later) Screenshots

Cinemek® Hitchcock for iPhone and iPod Touch is a mobile storyboard and pre-visualization composer designed for Directors, Directors of Photography, Producers, Writers, Animators, Art Directors, film students and anyone who wants to be able to visualize their story. More Info

iSlate by ibuiltthis (Cost: $2.99)

(iPhone/iPod Touch, OS: 2.1 or later) Screenshots

iSlate is an easy to use portable digital clapper board that can help video enthusiasts add a touch of hollywood magic to their videos. Possible uses include video blogs, online video postings, and various video projects. More Info

iSlate Lite by ibuiltthis (Cost: Free)

(iPhone/iPod Touch, OS: 2.1 or later) Screenshot

Free Lite version of iSlate the portable digital clapper board.

DOFMaster by Donald Fleming (Cost: $1.99)

(iPhone/iPod Touch, OS: 2.0 or later) Screenshot

Use DOFMaster to calculate the depth of field in your photographs. You’ll be able to select the lens and f/stop combination that provides the zone of sharpness you need. Use it to calculate the hyperfocal distance for landscape photography. More Info

HollywoodHelper by differential enterprises (Cost: $2.99)

(iPhone/iPod Touch, OS: 3.0 or later) Screenshots

For actors, Hollywood Helper / Broadway Buddy helps you learn the lines of your scripts without lugging around printed scripts, whether you aspire to screen or stage. More Info

LightMeter by Frank Bauer (Cost: $2.99)

(iPhone, OS: 3.0 or later) Screenshots

Turn your iPhone 3G-S into a exposure meter.More Info

FAQ: E-Disposal

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:47:11 +0000

Electronics Disposal!

I am always asked about how to dispose of electronics. Well, the answer is below.

Who: Recycling E-scrap
Web: http://www.scrapcomputers.com/
What: E-scrap Recyclers
When: M-F 8am-4pm
Where: ANYWHERE
HOW: They come to you and haul your escrap away! Its as easy as that! Visit their website or give them a call today!
1-888-292-3305

Happy SCRAPPING!

Textbook Rentals: Valore Books

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:46:37 +0000

I have used this service and absolutely love it! I Rented a book for my Fiance. It was originally $176.00. We rented it for 4 months (Semester) for $21.00 and shipping is Free Both Ways! Check it out!