Travel

Photography on-the-go has never been easier with this convenient travel companion. UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Manfrotto, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, is proud to announce an innovative tripod dedicated to photographers who love to travel. BeFree is a light, compact, intuitive to use, stable option for capturing stunningly precise and sharp images. BeFree offers a stylish, functional option for traveling photographers, making it easy to capture memories without the hassle of bulky photography equipment. Its compact size and lightweight design make it an effortless tool to pack. BeFree also comes with a dedicated shoulder bag, protecting it from accidental damage, making it convenient to store in luggage. No longer will photographers have to compromise on picture quality because they weren't able to bring their heavy tripod along with them on trips. BeFree's size and portability doesn't detract from its sturdiness. This reliable tripod keeps your camera steadily locked into place in any desired position, delivering the sharpest of images. Key Features: Lightweight aluminum construction makes the tripod easy to carry. It weighs only 3lbs, less than the average laptop. Legs fold perfectly around the head and quick release plate attachment. It folds to only 15.7″. New aluminum ball head is solid, quick and simple to operate. It has a maximum payload of 8.8lbs, guaranteeing stability and sturdiness even with longer zoom lenses. The new patented leg angle selectors quickly allow you to select between two inclinations, offering maximum versatility for camera positioning. Key Consumer Benefits: Compact size and lightweight design, an easy tool to pack. Comes with a dedicated shoulder bag to protect it while you are on-the-go. The rubberized carrying strap makes it comfortable to carry. Eye catching premium Italian design and finishing makes it stand out from the crowd. Sturdy and reliable, keeping cameras steadily locked into place in any desired position, delivering the sharpest of images. BeFree (Order Code MKBFRA4-BH) is available for purchase through select Manfrotto retailers at a street price of approximately $199.99. For more information, visit www.manfrotto.us. About Manfrotto Distribution Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Manfrotto Distribution is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger and Lastolite. As the U.S. distributor of National Geographic, Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom and Rotatrim, which are available nationwide through an extensive network of authorized dealers, Manfrotto Distribution offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Manfrotto Distribution international network covers the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Hong Kong, China and Japan. www.manfrottodistribution.us. ImagingInsider.com #befreetripod #manfrotto #imaginginsider

Not much new really in Hong Kong but so much has been going on around the world I still can39t wrap my head around the bombing which happened in my beloved city Boston... Start to move on from that and my dear friend Heather loses her husband to a tragic motorcycle accident. Her husband Tony was dead on impact by the grace of God her son Tony who was on the motorcycle too was thrown on

Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Coverage in Greater Boston --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Verizon Wireless: WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently enhanced fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in the greater Boston area. 4G LTE empowers Verizon Wireless customers with compatible devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, and download files wirelessly at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. WHERE: Verizon Wireless first debuted its 4G LTE network in Boston and surrounding areas in December 2010 and expanded to 29 MetroWest communities in August 2011. Recently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network further expanded within the following neigborhoods and communities: Boylston Street Brookline Donnelly Field in Cambridge Cambridgeport Charles River Park Wollaston Park in Dorchester Medford Nahant Park Drive Egleston Square in Roxbury Roxbury Somerville South Boston Theatre District Watertown BACKGROUND: "4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via next generation apps, devices and solutions," commented Dave MacBeth, Executive Director of Network for Verizon Wireless. "By investing in wireless broadband, we're investing in local communities and economies where our customers live, work and play." As of May 20, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available to more than 287 million people in 497 markets across the U.S., representing more than 95 percent of the companies' 3G coverage. For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/lte. The growth of the 4G LTE network has fostered development of new and innovative solutions as diverse as LTE-connected cars and remote medical diagnostic options. One solution recently brought to market is the Verizon 4G LTE Router, which can support wired and Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously, allowing users to take it on vacation or business travel to stay connected. Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion? Broadband, a residential Internet solution that uses the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to bring reliable, high-speed Internet service to customers with limited broadband options. The company also offers a full line of 'smart accessories' across the categories of health and fitness, lifestyle and toys that leverage its leading portfolio of mobile devices and networks. For a full list of smart accessories please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories. In 2012, Verizon Wireless completed $256 million in wireless network enhancements across New England, increasing the company's regional network investment to more than $3.3 billion since its inception in 2000. Verizon Wireless ranked highest among all other national wireless providers in New England, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, in the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study(SM), Volume 1, issued March 7. This is the 17th consecutive reporting period that Verizon Wireless ranks highest in the Northeast region. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.9 million retail customers, including 93.2 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our New

I love this video because it’s a time machine to a lost age of childhood. Here, we see hockey superstars Sidney Crosby and Max Talbot travel to the tiny Crosby family basement in Nova Scotia to do what Sidney spent much of his young life doing: shoot pucks into the Crosby family dryer. (Spoiler alert: Crosby is still pretty good.) Watching this, readers of a certain age might be transported back to their own basements, and the little games played there. At my house, the favorite game involved roller skates, badminton racquets, and high-speed collisions with the radiator covers (which strongly resembled the Crosby dryer). It turns out this sort of thing is a pattern. Golfer Rory McIlroy learned to play golf by chipping balls into the family washing machine. Hall of Fame ballplayer Willie Mays practiced hitting by swinging at bottle caps with a broomstick. Cricketer Donald Bradman practiced his batting by bouncing a golf ball off a water tank and hitting the rebound. They aren’t alone. Look deeply into the biography of any top athlete, musician, or writer, and you’ll eventually find a kid in a basement, enraptured by some goofy little game they invented. So here’s my question: In a world where so much of youth life is highly organized and regimented, do these goofy little games still happen? Do they matter? I think they do matter. Not just because they’re fun, but also because they’re the crucial learning space where skills are built and refined. Four reasons: More engagement: with GLGs, the kid owns the space and sets the rules. Instead of being passive reactors, they are coach, player, and crowd all in one. More focused repetition: with GLGs, you are not limited by official practice hours or the strategies of a coach. Want to play? Play. Want to obsessively focus on a single move? Do it. Improved creativity: conventional practice is great for fundamentals, but creativity is not built like that. It’s built by messing around: experimenting, trying stuff that might seem crazy in normal settings (for a nice example of this, check out Crosby’s eyes-closed shot to win the game at the 2:20 mark). The deeper question is, in today’s hyper-organized world, how do you encourage GLGs? How do you create the sort of environments where a kid can build skills on their own, even if it means absolutely destroying the family dryer? I’d love to hear any ideas you might have. (Big thanks to Trevor Parent of the University of Maine at Presque Isle for sharing the video.)

This week's Sports Illustrated features the St. Louis Cardinals. With the way the juxtaposition sets up, the infamous curse taken into account, they're doomed. Just ask 1957 Oklahoma football. Usually I'd delve into a brief overview of the NBA playoffs thus far and get to the alternate covers, but we're doing it a little different this week. With the May 19th and 20th tornados that hit not only Moore and Oklahoma City, but also the towns of Carney, Shawnee, Newcastle, Wellston, Prague, Luther, Little Axe, Bethel Acres, and others, it's far more important to highlight different ways that you can help. This last Monday afternoon, I would normally have been pretty chapped about losing an afternoon of work in the studio, hail damage to my car, and my dog pooping all over the oriental rug in my bedroom. The nice one. But on that day and today, I feel incredibly blessed to have had that kind of afternoon. If you're reading this on your laptop, tablet, or smart phone, you're pretty lucky too. With that in mind, consider offering whatever help you can to the help through volunteering or giving to the charities and organizations included in this week's alternate Sports Illustrated covers. There will be a full list with links at the bottom. Alternate #1: This Dog is Awesome. Alternate #2: Bob Stoops would like you to donate like a champion today. So would KD and Mike Gundy. Also, way to go Love's Travel Stops. Alternate #3: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder have been doing a great job this week. Alternate #4: Kevin Durant is just a great guy. Here's a list of charities, organizations, and links I've compiled since Monday. It's by no means complete, but these are all great charities, local and otherwise. It would be great if you can either donate your time or money to for help in the recovery efforts. Lastly, thanks so much for the wonderful response from all of the SB Nation community following the disaster. You all are awesome. Charities/Organizations: www.americares.org - AmeriCares www.okclostpets.com - OKC Lost Pets www.arcokc.org - Animal Rescue Center www.infantcrisis.org - Infant Crisis Services www.cwsgolbal.org - Church World Service www.unitedwayokc.org - United Way of Okla. City www.architectureforhumanity.org - Architecture for Humanity www.regionalfoodbank.org - Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma www.salvationarmyokcac.org - The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Command www.redcross.org - The Red Cross www.ok.gov/okstrong - The State of Oklahoma general info http://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/tornado-victim-supper/ - Sunbeam Family Services general info www.okdisasterhelp.com - Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Oklahoma www.okhumane.org - Oklahoma Human Society www.okc.gov/animalwelfare - City of Okla. City Animal Welfare www.okc.gov/animalwelfare/animalwelfaredonationweb - City of Okla. City Animal Welfare donation page www.petfoodpantryokc.org - The Pet Food Pantry of Okla. City, Inc. www.catholiccharitiesok.org - Catholic Charities of Oklahoma

The May 23 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the iBOLT Vehicle Charging Dock for Samsung Galaxy S3. Mount your device on your windshield or on the dashboard with this sturdy dock! Enabled with charging capabilities, this dock includes a 9ft USB & aux-out cable for easy speaker integration. It's also compatible with most cases, so you can dock and charge without removing your case each time you travel! The iBOLT Vehicle Charging Dock is available for just $29.00, 42% off today only. Backed by our 60-day return policy and fast shipping! Never miss a deal. Sign up for Daily Deal alerts

Saving your travel funds for the big day and stuck home for the long weekend? Not to worry: These new beauty picks will transport you—no lines, passports, or ...

Paris Hilton has signed a deal with Cash Money Records, the company best known for music by Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake, among others. Co-founder and rapper Birdman welcomed Hilton on Twitter, writing, “Welcome @ParisHilton to tha Family. RichgangRichgirl. YMCMB.” The heiress replied, “Thanks BO$$! Happy to be apart of the family. #PH?YMCMB.” Kickstart user/actor/director Zach Braff taught Woody Allen about crowd-funding — and now he won't stop talking about it. "Yes, there will probably be Daft Punk mixes of Daft Punk. Usually, we never mix ourselves, but that’s something we feel we’re interested in doing this time." Remember that mediocre movie "Bad Teacher" starring a pot-smoking Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake? Well, it's now being made into a CBS TV series starring Ari Graynor, Ryan Hanson, Sara Gilbert, and Kristin Davis. Universal is throwing into development a remake of "Timecop," the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme time travel action movie. The studio is approaching it as a reboot, but Van Damme is not involved. LeAnn Rimes cheated on her ex-husband, Dean Sheremet, with her current husband, Eddie Cibrian — and now she asks for forgiveness every day. After meeting on the set of "Cheers" 26 years ago, Woody Harrelson and his wife Laura Louie still happy as they walked hand-in-hand through New York on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: "The Hangover III" Reviews: The Unfunniest Of The Trilogy Please follow The Wire on Twitter and Facebook.Join the conversation about this story »

The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of business on Wednesday night by thrashing the Ottawa Senators 7-3 in Game 4 at Scotiabank Place. Sidney Crosby and company now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal and can close out the series in Pittsburgh on Friday. James Neal and Jerome Iginla led the way with two goals each while Crosby, Pascal Dupuis and Chris Kunitz also scored for the Penguins. It was the Sens though that came out flying in the opening period and they took the lead just 2:29 into the game through Milan Michalek. Kyle Turris then restored Ottawa’s advantage less than two minutes after Neal had tied things up. However, Pittsburgh stormed back with two goals from Kunitz and Iginla in the first 1:48 of the second period to take a 3-2 lead that it would not relinquish. Crosby commended his team for not hanging their heads after the opening 20 minutes and said they knew the goals would come eventually. “It would have been easy to get frustrated after the first period with how that went and the chances we created,” he stated. “We trusted the way we played and ended up getting some goals. It’s always great to see your teammates have success.” Special teams play then helped the Penguins pull away in the third frame as Neal scored his second of the game on the power play before Dupuis took the air out of the building with a short-handed goal. Crosby and Iginla also found the back of the net before Daniel Alfredsson scored a consolation goal late in the final period. Alfredsson wasn’t too concerned about the heavy defeat though and expects his team to exact a measure of revenge in Game 5. “I know what we are going to do,” he said. “We are going to go out and play one hell of a game. That doesn’t worry me at all. We never quit and that’s not going to stop now.” It remains to be seen whether the Ottawa Senators will stave off elimination when they travel to the Consol Energy Center to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Pittsburgh Penguins Rout Ottawa Senators in Game 4 is a post from: The Inquisitr

Well we have arrived in Branson MO after 2 L O N G days of travel. Never slept so much on the road before John Gail our Aussie friends are getting to see parts of the US that are new to them. Mike and John left early this morning to go to Brian39s Truck Shop to have some work done on the F250. No troubles just routine maintenance. They should return later this afternoon. I will be doin