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<title><![CDATA[11 Tips for School Photographers]]></title>
<link>http://productretouchingblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/11-tips-for-school-photographers/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 05:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Product Retouching</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[School photography is a growing niche. The western culture has very well started the trend of taking]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>School photography is a growing niche. The western culture has very well started the trend of taking model like photoshoots with all the glitz and glamour.</p>
<p>Photographers have found this niche very rewarding as there are over lakhs of children finishing their schooling every year.</p>
<p>In many cities, large and small franchise studios have a monopoly on the public grade schools and high schools. However, there are many private schools, preschools and daycare centers that are open to the idea of using someone new. It not only is an amazing way to reach many families, but it can be an amazing way to generate a substantial income</p>
<p><b>Tips for School Portrait Photographers</b></p>
<p><b></b><b>1.       </b><b>Be Organized</b></p>
<p>If you are doing this for the first time, make sure you plan and check everything before you go in action. Use a calendar to design your work schedule. Since you will be interacting with a lot of parents, teachers and students, there are chances of lot of confusions. Be sure to prepare a work flow of which you will intimidate all the parties before you work. You can conduct an informal meeting where you discuss your entire plan and service to avoid any confusion.</p>
<p> <b>2.       </b><b>Do not OVERBOOK</b></p>
<p>It may be very tempting to add on more schools to your client list. But this will lead to nothing but trouble. School photography is a time consuming process and you need to give the school 110%.</p>
<p> <b>3.       </b><b>Pricing</b></p>
<p>Pricing is a very sensitive topic and you do not want to lose out on business due to lack of communication. Make sure you tell your clients that this is a special project that you are taking and required special investment of your time, money and resources.</p>
<p> <b>4.       </b><b>Each Child Differently</b></p>
<p>Make sure to do something creative in the photoshoot of every child that you shoot. This will ensure complete dedication from both the parties. Even parents will not mind shelling out extra to get a one of a kind portrait of their child.</p>
<p> <b>5.       </b><b>Make a Story</b></p>
<p>Get them to giggle, dance and move around. Parents will purchase more when you have a sequence of shots that show their children having an awesome time.  It creates higher sales and makes people talk about you! That is the goal: make some money and get your name out there!</p>
<p> <b>6.       </b><b>Friend, not a Hindrance</b></p>
<p>Obviously you will be working within the school premises a lot, so make sure to maintain good relations with the staff, parents and children. They are the ones who will provide you with something that you need as well as give you company between shoots.</p>
<p> <b>7.       </b><b>Be sure to come back next year</b></p>
<p>There is nothing better than assurance that you will be returning the next year too to have a photo session. You want families to feel a sense of gratitude that you came to their school. You want them to be excited each year that you are coming back. When I say different, think of all the things that the typical school portrait photographer is and do the opposite—use awesome backdrops, take many different shots from different angles, let parents view before they order, and offer a few products that school portrait photographers don’t offer… Keep it simple, yet different!</p>
<p> <b>8.       </b><b>Manage the Quality</b></p>
<p>Keep the quality high, but not as high as your other portrait sessions. At the same time, do not do a poor job on the pictures either. You need to understand the essence of the shoot and bring the props accordingly. Instead of taking all your high end props that you use in your studio, take props that are fun, colorful and will allow the child to relate to. Make sure the props are cute and fun and chronicle the child’s age and personality.</p>
<p> <b>9.       </b><b>Create your Magic</b></p>
<p>Be true to you! Do not conform to what you think families will want.  Be true to your style as a portrait photographer. If you like deep, rich tones and colors then make sure your school portraiture looks the same. If you like light, bright colors then do that same thing when photographing a school. You do not want a huge disconnect from what you do in a full session and what you do at schools. If people loved what you did at the school enough to call and hire you for a full session, they are going to expect close to the same style.</p>
<p> <b>10.   </b><b>Retouch your Photos</b></p>
<p>Make sure to give your photographs to professional retouching agencies. By doing this, you will have time to take more pictures without worrying about retouching them. Also, giving it to experts ensures best quality.</p>
<p> <b>11.   </b><b>Keep  the Contacts</b></p>
<p>Since you have worked so hard with them, make sure all your hard work does not go in vain. Add parents to your mailing list and makes sure to include a little thank you note with your contact details in the final pictures. Send them offers from time to time to keep the communication open.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[11 Tips for School Photographers]]></title>
<link>http://keywordingservices.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/10-tips-for-school-photographers/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 05:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keywording1</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[School photography is a growing niche. The western culture has very well started the trend of taking]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>School photography is a growing niche. The western culture has very well started the trend of taking model like photoshoots with all the glitz and glamour.</p>
<p>Photographers have found this niche very rewarding as there are over lakhs of children finishing their schooling every year.</p>
<p>In many cities, large and small franchise studios have a monopoly on the public grade schools and high schools. However, there are many private schools, preschools and daycare centers that are open to the idea of using someone new. It not only is an amazing way to reach many families, but it can be an amazing way to generate a substantial income</p>
<p><strong>Tips for School Portrait Photographers</strong></p>
<p><strong>1.       Be Organized</strong></p>
<p>If you are doing this for the first time, make sure you plan and check everything before you go in action. Use a calendar to design your work schedule. Since you will be interacting with a lot of parents, teachers and students, there are chances of lot of confusions. Be sure to prepare a work flow of which you will intimidate all the parties before you work. You can conduct an informal meeting where you discuss your entire plan and service to avoid any confusion.</p>
<h2> <b>2.       </b><b>Do not OVERBOOK</b></h2>
<p>It may be very tempting to add on more schools to your client list. But this will lead to nothing but trouble. School photography is a time consuming process and you need to give the school 110%.</p>
<h2> <b>3.       </b><b>Pricing</b></h2>
<p>Pricing is a very sensitive topic and you do not want to lose out on business due to lack of communication. Make sure you tell your clients that this is a special project that you are taking and required special investment of your time, money and resources.</p>
<h2> <b>4.       </b><b>Each Child Differently</b></h2>
<p>Make sure to do something creative in the photoshoot of every child that you shoot. This will ensure complete dedication from both the parties. Even parents will not mind shelling out extra to get a one of a kind portrait of their child.</p>
<h2> <b>5.       </b><b>Make a Story</b></h2>
<p>Get them to giggle, dance and move around. Parents will purchase more when you have a sequence of shots that show their children having an awesome time.  It creates higher sales and makes people talk about you! That is the goal: make some money and get your name out there!</p>
<h2> <b>6.       </b><b>Friend, not a Hindrance</b></h2>
<p>Obviously you will be working within the school premises a lot, so make sure to maintain good relations with the staff, parents and children. They are the ones who will provide you with something that you need as well as give you company between shoots.</p>
<h2> <b>7.       </b><b>Be sure to come back next year</b></h2>
<p>There is nothing better than assurance that you will be returning the next year too to have a photo session. You want families to feel a sense of gratitude that you came to their school. You want them to be excited each year that you are coming back. When I say different, think of all the things that the typical school portrait photographer is and do the opposite—use awesome backdrops, take many different shots from different angles, let parents view before they order, and offer a few products that school portrait photographers don’t offer… Keep it simple, yet different!</p>
<h2> <b>8.       </b><b>Manage the Quality</b></h2>
<p>Keep the quality high, but not as high as your other portrait sessions. At the same time, do not do a poor job on the pictures either. You need to understand the essence of the shoot and bring the props accordingly. Instead of taking all your high end props that you use in your studio, take props that are fun, colorful and will allow the child to relate to. Make sure the props are cute and fun and chronicle the child’s age and personality.</p>
<h2> <b>9.       </b><b>Create your Magic</b></h2>
<p>Be true to you! Do not conform to what you think families will want.  Be true to your style as a portrait photographer. If you like deep, rich tones and colors then make sure your school portraiture looks the same. If you like light, bright colors then do that same thing when photographing a school. You do not want a huge disconnect from what you do in a full session and what you do at schools. If people loved what you did at the school enough to call and hire you for a full session, they are going to expect close to the same style.</p>
<h2> <b>10.   </b><b>Retouch your Photos</b></h2>
<p>Make sure to give your photographs to professional retouching agencies. By doing this, you will have time to take more pictures without worrying about retouching them. Also, giving it to experts ensures best quality.</p>
<h2> <b>11.   </b><b>Keep  the Contacts</b></h2>
<p>Since you have worked so hard with them, make sure all your hard work does not go in vain. Add parents to your mailing list and makes sure to include a little thank you note with your contact details in the final pictures. Send them offers from time to time to keep the communication open.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Fashion Face-off: April 2013]]></title>
<link>http://bigbangvipph.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/fashion-face-off-april-2013-3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bigbangvipph</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Honda Grom/MSX 125 - Coming soon to the United States]]></title>
<link>http://iamclosetgeek.com/2013/05/17/honda-grommsx-125-coming-soon-to-the-united-states/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Images courtesy of Honda, RPG, and YouTube There has been a big buzz in the Honda Ruckus community t]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Images courtesy of Honda, RPG, and YouTube</p>
<p>There has been a big buzz in the Honda Ruckus community this past week about a new toy coming to join the ranks of the Ruckus. That toy is the Honda Grom. Known as the Honda MSX 125 elsewhere worldwide this bike is reminiscent of a smaller motorcycle.</p>
<p><a href="http://iamclosetgeek.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/grom_2014_04.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-732" alt="GROM_2014_04" src="http://iamclosetgeek.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/grom_2014_04.jpg?w=388&#038;h=197" width="388" height="197" /></a></p>
<p>The Grom packs a 125cc, 4 speed transmission with clutch, which is great for new riders and a fuel injected engine that pushes about 10hp.</p>
<p><a href="http://iamclosetgeek.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/gromburnout.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-733" alt="gromburnout" src="http://iamclosetgeek.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/gromburnout.jpg?w=275&#038;h=183" width="275" height="183" /></a></p>
<p>Front and rear disc brakes on twelve inch wheels will help stop its weight of about 225lbs. The seat sits off the ground at about 30 inches and the rear sits on a single shock. The Grom will be available sometime in August in either your choice of red or black. Two videos are attached below for your viewing pleasure. One featuring stunt rider Nick Apex Brocha and one of an RPM dual exhaust. Yes, I smell plenty o&#8217; mods a coming.</p>
<p>Link to Honda Powersports - http://powersports.honda.com/2014/grom.aspx</p>
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<title><![CDATA[“The Death (and Resurrection) of a Near-and-Dear Paralegal Resource”]]></title>
<link>http://theparalegalsociety.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-death-and-resurrection-of-a-near-and-dear-paralegal-resource/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>The Paralegal Society</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theparalegalsociety.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-death-and-resurrection-of-a-near-and-dear-paralegal-resource/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By: Jamie Collins There are certain days when the things we each &#8220;need&#8221; to accomplish an]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SKY SKY HD BOX Black Set Top Box Review]]></title>
<link>http://geekwatchhq.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/sky-sky-hd-box-black-set-top-box-review/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah Simpsons</dc:creator>
<guid>http://geekwatchhq.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/sky-sky-hd-box-black-set-top-box-review/</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[#Post 9 "Free Roam"]]></title>
<link>http://badunicorn.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/post-9-free-roam/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>badunicorn</dc:creator>
<guid>http://badunicorn.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/post-9-free-roam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mask &#8211; Hannibal Mask Overalls &#8211; MUSCHI Prison Uniform Knife &#8211; Bloody Knife]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Mask &#8211; <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Hannibal-Mask-Boxed/1813017">Hannibal Mask</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Overalls &#8211; <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/MUSCHI-Prison-Uniform/3600619">MUSCHI Prison Uniform</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Knife &#8211; <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Bloody-Knife/133786">Bloody Knife</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[New Necessary Objects top (on HOLD)]]></title>
<link>http://thriftboutique.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/new-necessary-objects-top/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thriftboutique</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thriftboutique.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/new-necessary-objects-top/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stripes and flow&#8230; See something you like? Share your opinion and comment on this post! If you]]></description>
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<p>See something you like? Share your opinion and comment on this post! If you&#8217;re quick, you can even put the top on hold this way &#8211; we&#8217;ll get back to you shortly to confirm if the item is available to you.</p>
<p><a href="http://thriftboutique.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/new-necessary-objects-top/16may-new-necessary-objects-top-s_1363/" rel="attachment wp-att-14336"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-14336" alt="new Necessary Objects top S" src="http://thriftboutique.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/16may-new-necessary-objects-top-s_1363.jpg?w=224&#038;h=300" width="224" height="300" /></a><br />
Brand NEW racerback top by Necessary Objects<br />
Size:  small<br />
Sisters price:  CAD $9.99</p>
<p>All items offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Comment on the post or <a title="If this item is still available, I'd like to put it on hold" href="mailto:info@sistersthriftboutique.com?subject=Please%20hold%20the%20Necessary%20top%20(May16)%20for%20me%20if%20still%20available!%21" target="_blank">email Sisters</a> to<br />
- hold the top until you come by our store, or<br />
- purchase as seen, just add Shipping &#38; Handling to the price.</p>
<p>The store on 10635 King George Boulevard in Surrey, BC, is normally open Tuesdays-Saturdays (10-5). We post extraordinary closures on our <a title="Contact Us" href="http://thriftboutique.wordpress.com/contact/" target="_blank">Contact page</a> and elsewhere on-line.</p>
<p><strong>Note: the store is closed this Saturday (18th May) for the long Victoria Day weekend.</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[TURKEY: Despite U.S. reluctance, Erdogan plans to visit Gaza]]></title>
<link>http://hot33news.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/turkey-despite-u-s-reluctance-erdogan-plans-to-visit-gaza/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>hot33news</dc:creator>
<guid>http://hot33news.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/turkey-despite-u-s-reluctance-erdogan-plans-to-visit-gaza/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  At a press conference at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama, Turkish Prime Minister]]></description>
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<p> At a press conference at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday, May 16 that he wanted to visit the Gaza Strip and West Bank in June The visit of Turkish Prime Minister in the Palestinian Territories, almost three years after the deadly assault against a Turkish vessel off Gaza by an Israeli commando is likely to cause tension in region. </p>
<p> Already strained since the deadly Israeli operation &#34;Cast Lead&#34; in Gaza (December 2008/January 2009), relations between Turkey and Israel abruptly die , graded 31 May 2010 during the Israeli attack against a flotilla attempting to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory ruled by Hamas. Nine Turks were killed there. </p>
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<p> This is not the first time that Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed this project which, in the past, already aroused the hostility of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, whose party &#8211; the Fatah &#8211; Hamas&#039;s rival. The possible arrival had also caused the embarrassment of the United States, which have made a Turkish-Israeli reconciliation of their advantage to try to revive the moribund peace process in the Middle East. Secretary of State John Kerry had in April, called the Turkish president to &#34;delay&#34; the move until &#34;more favorable conditions&#34;. </p>
<p> &#34;I attach great importance to this visit&#34; </p>
<p> Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems decided yet. &#34;I attach great importance to this visit in terms of peace in the Middle East. I hope that this visit will contribute to unity in Palestine, &#34;he added. In the past, the Turkish president, whose party is the result of the Islamist movement, had said he would seek during his visit to Gaza to obtain the lifting of the Israeli embargo link on this territory. </p>
<p> U.S. President Barack Obama, who visited in late March in Israel and the Palestinian territories, had received the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, he has his Recep Tayyip Erdogan apology for the death of nine Turks on board the flotilla, paving the way for a normalization of relations. </p>
<p> In early May, Israel had said an agreement on compensation for the Turkish victims could be reached &#34;in the near future&#34; in the wake of progress upon re ; union between officials of the two countries. Initial discussions were held on 22 April in Ankara on the compensation that Turkey made a precondition for the normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel. </p>
<p> FRANCE 24 with news </p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Garage Fashion Fair]]></title>
<link>http://zddesign.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-garage-fashion-fair/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>zddesign</dc:creator>
<guid>http://zddesign.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-garage-fashion-fair/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; shine by [ZD] @ The Garage Fashion Fair  15. &#8211; 29. May 2013 Special Offers!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>shine by [ZD] @ <a title="The Garage Fashion Fair" href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mayberry/127/173/30" target="_blank">The Garage Fashion Fair </a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>15. &#8211; 29. May 2013</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Special Offers!</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Tankini top part 1]]></title>
<link>http://alwaystimetoprocraftinate.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/tankini-top-part-1/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://alwaystimetoprocraftinate.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/tankini-top-part-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I finally started sewing the tankini top. I already had it cut out and sewed the bottoms. I might no]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I finally started sewing the tankini top. I already had it cut out and sewed the bottoms.</p>
<p>I might not be sewing this according to the directions but how I am sewing it makes sense  to me and all the steps will get done the right way even if it&#8217;s not in the correct order. I don&#8217;t know how many times I have modified the directions and done stuff in a different order or completely different way but still had my projects turn out.</p>
<p>I started by sewing the yoke piece to the bra front.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" alt="" src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/ricerette/blog/IMG_1110_zpsf7cba931.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></p>
<p>Then I sewed in the bra cups with a zig zag stitch. I bought the bra cups at a craft store, but did read (in a sewing forum) that you could also cut up old bras, or use pads from old swimsuits or ask at a fitting room counter for &#8220;spare bra cups&#8221; .(how much you pay will probably vary by store)</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" alt="" src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/ricerette/blog/IMG_1111_zpsc65e5a35.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></p>
<p>I probably should have switch to white thread, but it will be on the inside and no one will see it anyway. The placement does look a little off in the pictures but it is placed correctly.</p>
<p>Then I sewed the bra front to the bra back.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" alt="" src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/ricerette/blog/IMG_1112_zps6aeb5ec9.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></p>
<p>I forgot to buy the elastic for the step I was planning to do next. (the bra band) But I did try it on anyway. With the adjustments I made after making the tank top muslin with this pattern. The adjustments weren&#8217;t noticeable once it was sewn. (I took in the top of the front, back and bra pieces to better fit my bust) Best of all it fit perfectly!! Well, as perfect as it can fit at this point in the sewing process.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[HTC One : Top 5 Cases ShootOut!]]></title>
<link>http://technolightning.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/htc-one-top-5-cases-shootout/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>technolightning</dc:creator>
<guid>http://technolightning.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/htc-one-top-5-cases-shootout/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The HTC One&#8217;s Gorgeous All-Metal Design! The HTC One, arguably one of the best looking devices]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_936" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 603px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-05-05-at-14-15-12.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-936" alt="The HTC One's Gorgeous All-Metal Design!" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-05-05-at-14-15-12.png?w=593&#038;h=456" width="593" height="456" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The HTC One&#8217;s Gorgeous All-Metal Design!</p></div>
<p>The HTC One, arguably one of the best looking devices on the market yet, is HTC&#8217;s new contender to the heated smartphone war, battling against fierce competitors such as the new Samsung Galaxy S4 and the formidable iPhone 5. But with such a beautiful device surely you wouldn&#8217;t want it to get damaged or scratched! I certainly wouldn&#8217;t!</p>
<div id="attachment_943" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 368px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-12-at-22-03-26.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-943" alt="The FlexiSHield Case for HTC One" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-12-at-22-03-26.png?w=358&#038;h=280" width="358" height="280" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">#5 &#8211; The FlexiSHield Case for HTC One</p></div>
<p><strong>5. FlexiShield Case &#8211; $12.99 &#124; £9.99</strong></p>
<p>Starting at number five of my favourite<a href="http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/One-Cases.htm" target="_blank"> cases for the HTC One</a>, we have the FlexiShield case. This case offers a durable, yet stylish look, maintaining the HTC One&#8217;s unique shape and design on the rear of the case. This case does not offer a front cover, however it does have a slight rim around the screen, which should keep it safe from minor falls. The FlexiShield also offers access to all of the necessary ports, and is very slim, therefore adds very little extra thickness to your device. In terms of the material used for the case it is a flexible, and durable gel material, that is designed to mainly keep your gorgeous device free of any scratches and prevent damage from minor bumps. This case is available in many colors such as red, purple, black, silver and clear. However one of the best things about it is that is is affordable at only $12.99 / £9.99!</p>
<div id="attachment_944" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 398px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-12-at-22-25-02.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-944" alt="Belkin Leather Style Pouch for HTC One" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-12-at-22-25-02.png?w=388&#038;h=390" width="388" height="390" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">#4 &#8211; Belkin Leather Style Pouch for HTC One</p></div>
<p><strong>4. Belkin F8M573 Leather Style Pouch &#8211; $22.99 &#124; £17.99</strong></p>
<p>Moving onto number four, we have Belkin&#8217;s Leather Style Pouch, constructed from a lightweight and slim material, not only does this pouch look great it fells great as well! This pouch has also got a slot to keep a credit card or ID on the front and a handy pull-tab to have easy access to your phone at all times! The inside of the pouch is made of soft microfibre, which will also help to keep your HTC One in tip-top condition removing fingerprints when you slide your phone in and out of the pouch! This pouch also offers protection from scratches on the front and rear of the device, and also minor bumps here and there, but it&#8217;s snug fit will make sure it will never fall out unexpectedly! The Belkin Leather Style Pouch is available in black, and even though it is slightly more prices than the FlexiShield, it is still a great price for a premium protection!</p>
<div id="attachment_948" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-18-43-50.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-948" alt="#3 OtterBox Commuter Series" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-18-43-50.png?w=468&#038;h=471" width="468" height="471" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">#3 OtterBox Commuter Series for HTC One</p></div>
<p><strong>3. Otterbox Commuter Series &#8211; $37.99 &#124;£29.95</strong></p>
<p>At number three, we have the one and only Otterbox Commuter, this incredible case of unbeatable protection for your HTC, especially if you are as clumsy as me! Unlike other &#8216;ultimate protection cases&#8217; the Otterbox Commuter offers a more slim, sleek and attractive look about it, it also has silicon plugs which provide access to all of the ports necessary. This case provides additional protection for your HTC, against drops, shocks and dust entering your device. The Otterbox commuter consists of an inner silicon case and an outer hard plastic polycarbonate shell, which offers it&#8217;s premium protection, but the protection doesn&#8217;t end there it also comes with a clear self-adhesive screen protector keeping your devices free of those nasty scratches that we  all hate! This Otterbox Commuter Series is available in white / grey and black, and coming in at $37.99 / £29.95 this case is not the cheapest on the market, but for a reliable source of protection for your HTC One I&#8217;d chose this case!</p>
<div id="attachment_949" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 479px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-21-09-38.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-949" alt="#3 Case-Mate Barely There for HTC One" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-21-09-38.png?w=469&#038;h=470" width="469" height="470" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">#2 Case-Mate Barely There for HTC One</p></div>
<p><strong><strong>2. Case-Mate Barely There &#8211; $18.99 &#124;£14.99</strong></strong></p>
<p>Coming in at number two, we have the Case-Mate Barely There, apart from having one of the strangest names of all of the HTC One cases on the market, this case adds virtually no thickness or weight to your device, all be the name, it is &#8216;barely there!&#8217;  Case-Mate&#8217;s case also provides full access to all of the ports on the device, whilst the impact resistant flexible plastic shell of the case prevents scratches on the rear of the device and absorbs minor bumps and drops. The Barely There case, also offers a soft microfibre material attached onto the inside of the shell to make sure that the case will not scratch your beloved HTC One&#8217;s full aluminium back. This case is available in many colours such as white and pink, and alike the FlexiShield is placed at a relatively cheap price!</p>
<div id="attachment_950" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 481px"><a href="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-22-20-58.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-950" alt="#1 The Double Dip Flip Case from HTC" src="http://technolightning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-13-at-22-20-58.png?w=471&#038;h=466" width="471" height="466" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">#1 The Double Dip Flip Case from HTC</p></div>
<p><strong>1. HTC Double Dip Flip Case &#8211; $22.99 &#124;£17.99</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>And finally at number one of my top 5 favourite cases we have HTC&#8217;s Double Dip Flip Case! Alike the &#8216;Samsung Galaxy S4 Flip Cover&#8217; the &#8216;Double Dip Flip Case&#8217; offers protection for both sides of your device, with a hard plastic polycarbonate  shell attached to the rear of your device, which offers access to all of the ports necessary, and a soft, cushioned micro suede lining covers the screen, attached to the rear shell. However this case also boasts a few cool features, such as the ability to be propped up into a landscape viewing mode, for viewing movies or video calling. In conclusion I think that the HTC Double Dip Flip Case deservedly takes poll position in my top 5 HTC One cases, it makes sure no harm will get to your device with protection to the front, back, and side of your device, however also offering quick access to the device itself, and luckily for you the Flip Case is reasonably priced at only $22.99 / £17.99!</p>
<p>Let me know what you think of the cases featured in my top 5 cases!</p>
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<link>http://gunsage.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/top-5-gta-clones/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>gunsage</dc:creator>
<guid>http://gunsage.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/top-5-gta-clones/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When people say GTA clone, it gets tired and old. Calling something a clone of something else makes]]></description>
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<p>When people say GTA clone, it gets tired and old. Calling something a clone of something else makes you seem incredibly lazy as it&#8217;s merely a way of waving off any sort of merit the game might have otherwise that either sets it apart or makes it 10 times stronger than GTA3 (the one they&#8217;re usually referencing) and somehow allows them to dismiss the game entirely.</p>
<p>The sad fact is these same people would be missing out on otherwise incredible titles that, GTA or not, warrant your undivided attention. Titles such as&#8230;<br />
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<p><strong>#5 &#8211; Saints Row 2</strong></p>
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<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s all about out-GTAing GTA. That&#8217;s not to say Saints Row 2 isn&#8217;t its own thing, but it really is San Andreas on crack. So what makes SR2 worth playing and really sets it apart? Well, one thing is it&#8217;s absolutely hilarious. While San Andreas had its moments, SR2 never truly takes itself seriously and it really shows.</p>
<p>This was amidst all kinds of people turning their noses up to the SR series and trying to promote GTA4, which was little more than a date sim mixed with bad driving controls and shitty brawling&#8230;though I do have to admit the shooting was refined in a very big way. Most people never really hopped on this one because, well, &#8220;it&#8217;s just San Andreas.&#8221;</p>
<p>Except, see&#8230;I think San Andreas is the best thing GTA has ever done. SR2 brings so much to the table, though a lot of it is just a refinement of San Andreas. I can understand why people might be quick to dismiss this one as a result, but seriously, if you ever loved San Andreas for any reason, you should at least give it a look.</p>
<p><strong>#4 &#8211; Sleeping Dogs</strong></p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://cache.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/292420_S/sleeping-dogs.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></p>
<p>When Sleeping Dogs initially dropped, I didn&#8217;t know it was a part of the massively hyped (and consistently falling short) True Crime series. The shooting sections aren&#8217;t that great and the karaoke minigames are completely unnecessary&#8230;and the game doesn&#8217;t explain the control system very well&#8230;but virtually everything else is centered around being just plain goddamn fun.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s parkour, the brawling system is reminiscent of Arkham City, there are branching experience systems, all kinds of clothes to buy and wear (which give various bonuses), lots of great music that you literally won&#8217;t hear anywhere else (most of it&#8217;s Hong Kong inspired), an entirely new setting we just really don&#8217;t see in games (again, Hong Kong), airjacking, and all kinds of craziness.</p>
<p>Sure, there are a few things that hold this game back from being really great, but when it shines, it really takes center stage. Especially now that the game has gone down in price, there really isn&#8217;t any reason to NOT pick it up. If you liked any of the True Crime stuff or if you&#8217;re looking for something a little different and you like GTA, you won&#8217;t be disappointed.</p>
<p><strong>#3 &#8211; Scarface</strong></p>
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<p>&#8220;So what if Tony Montana DIDN&#8217;T die?&#8221; This was the premise I constantly asked people before telling them about this game. In Scarface, you play as Tony Montana after his drug empire has been squashed and it plays under the premise that he survived the firefight at the end, laid low, got off the yeyo, and attempted to rebuild his empire with a little good old-fashioned revenge.</p>
<p>This game is absolutely crazy and while there are hints of it not taking itself seriously, it&#8217;s mostly a game about rage, selling drugs, and ultra violence. Of course, it&#8217;s also about what&#8217;s going on under the hood. You get to build up different aspects of your gang, reclaim and rebuild the mansion (and even customize it if you really want), earn respect, and even travel back and forth between Miami and the Caribbean.</p>
<p>At times it can almost feel like an RTS with resource management with all the extra stuff going on under the hood, but ultimately it reminds me most of SR2. It&#8217;s trying to outdo GTA without really trying to be GTA, which is one area that it sets itself apart from the SR series in general. Honestly, if you&#8217;ve ever wanted to go around fucking people up as Tony Montana (and really, who hasn&#8217;t), then you should check this one out.</p>
<p><strong>#2 &#8211; Godfather</strong></p>
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<p>This is one of the earliest games I recall being shoddily dismissed as little more than a GTA clone. Granted, this was a review in a local newspaper (AKA no credibility whatsoever), but it infuriated me all the same. So Godfather is just GTA, but in the 30s? Are you fucking kidding me? For starters, it takes the movie, lets you play an active part in the chaos, invites you to 30s New York in a very stylish and accurate way, allows you to interact with the characters in the story&#8230;I mean damn.</p>
<p>The blackhand fighting system was awesome, the shooting was just right, and while I didn&#8217;t think the cars controlled as well as they could or that there was enough variety in cars, THAT was literally the only negative point I could come up with. It even had creative executions, shakedowns, and a backend RPG system that was really nice.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t get where anyone gets off calling this a GTA clone, but there it is. You can carjack people and it&#8217;s open world. I guess that&#8217;s all it takes, right? This is one of the main reasons I think this mentality is absolutely retarded. That&#8217;s like saying if you can jump in the game, it&#8217;s clearly a Mario ripoff.</p>
<p><strong>#1 &#8211; Saboteur</strong></p>
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<p>Saboteur is an absolutely amazing alternate history game that, yes, has been called a GTA clone. Set toward the start of WW2 when Germany was invading France (not sure if that&#8217;s accurate because I&#8217;m stupid with history, but this IS alternate history), you play as Sean, a hot-blooded Irishman who&#8217;s been caught up in the middle of it.</p>
<p>Yes, you can carjack. Yes, it&#8217;s open world. Now that we&#8217;ve gotten that out of the way, there&#8217;s this awesome effect that lets you know when an area is liberated: color. See, most areas are under nazi control and as a result, there&#8217;s this almost Sin City-like effect where it&#8217;s black and white with a heavy emphasis on red. However, in any area that&#8217;s been liberated, you see beautiful hues that make the colors of this simulated French countryside pop.</p>
<p>You get to blow all kinds of shit up, participate in interesting challenges that unlock all kinds of upgrades, use subterfuge, climb buildings&#8230;I mean, it&#8217;s ridiculous the amount of stuff you do in this game and I can honestly say it&#8217;s ALL done well. Sadly, the dev studio closed shortly after development of this game, so I don&#8217;t know if we&#8217;ll eve see another like it&#8230;but holy shit is this an amazing game.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
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<p>GTA clone, Skyrim clone, Zelda clone&#8230;look, guys, it doesn&#8217;t matter. It&#8217;s one thing to say a game is LIKE another game. <a href="http://gunsage.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/dark-souls/">Hell, I do that all the time, especially when an entirely new and different game comes along that I struggle to explain.</a> However, clones? Fuck that noise. Don&#8217;t let an otherwise brilliant game slip through your fingers just because you think it will be exactly like another game, one which you probably enjoyed in the first place.</p>
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<p> The President could hardly have chosen a worse time. Against a background of economic recession and at a time when his popularity is at its lowest, Francois Hollande held on Thursday 16 May, the second press conference of the mandate. Before an audience of 400 journalists, the head of state &#8211; which, it seems, is particularly fond of exercising great oral &#8211; defended &#34;The Year One&#34; of his five years. </p>
<p> &#34;For a year, the government of Jean-Marc Ayrault initiated key reforms to the country,&#34; the president said, reviewing the major projects undertaken by his ministers, the competitiveness pact, the employment agreement, reducing public debt, etc.. </p>
<p> &#34;We will not be here if our predecessors had made courageous choices&#34; </p>
<p> &#34;Sure, I could have told you that we would not be here if our predecessors had made courageous choices &#8211; particularly in terms of competitiveness &#8211; these last ten few years. It also makes me feel when I go abroad, &#34;slipped the head of state, taclant the way the government of former President Nicolas Sarkozy. </p>
<p> The path will be even longer before seeing the France to recover, he acknowledged, before expanding on the great project of &#34;Year II&#34; of his five years: the offensive. &#34;You think it&#039;s simple, it&#039;s easy to ask the French contribution in these hard times? (&#8230;) I am well aware that the results are awaited, &#34;he added while remaining optimistic about the economic future of the country, in terms of unemployment above. &#34;I repeat to you: the reversal of the unemployment curve, I stand. (&#8230;) It can be reversed before the end of the year, &#34;he said. </p>
<p> &#34;A redesign? Not today, not now, no news &#34;</p>
<p> At the societal level, the president repeated the outline of its mandate transparency in political life, not multiple directorships, confidence in the public school, and especially &#34;authority , of the Republic &#34;- in reference to the incidents that took place Place du Trocadero, Paris, Monday, May 11, on the occasion of the celebration of the championship PSG of France. &#34;What happened is an aggression against our conception of our community life,&#34; he ordered. </p>
<p> As for the heated topic of gay marriage, the president reiterated his confidence and commitment to the promulgation of this text &#34;egalitarian&#34;. &#34;Those who do not want it can always wait for the alternation&#34;, he coolly dropped against opponents of marriage for all. </p>
<p> The right of foreigners to vote debated after the municipal elections in 2014 </p>
<p> Regarding the promises remain unfulfilled, the president was asked about the right of foreigners to vote, a particularly thorny issue. &#34;I do not want to give the impression that we would look forward to municipal use this issue of the right of foreigners to vote to maintain indescribable misunderstanding,&#34; he said, referring to the charges the UMP who sees a &#34;low electoral maneuver&#34; by the Socialist Party. &#34;So, this text will not be presented before the municipal elections&#34; of 2014, he added, pledging for the first time so clearly on this subject since his election. </p>
<p> On the other hand, the head of state was vague about a possible cabinet reshuffle. &#34;Is there going to be a redesign? It is possible, but it is not today, not now, and it is not news, &#34;he dropped. </p>
<p> &#34;Make love France throughout Africa&#34; ​​</p>
<p> On the foreign policy of France finally Hollande is retarded, the opening of the conference, the French operation in Mali, launched on 11 January. He also paid tribute in the first minutes of his speech to the soldiers killed during the operation Serval. &#34;They [the soldiers killed] were more than free the country from terrorism, they made love France throughout Africa,&#34; he said. </p>
<p> In the last fifteen minutes of his speech, the president has been working to paint the picture of a combative France and &#34;offensive,&#34; a France whose aim is &#34;to show the way in Europe and in the world. &#34; Because &#34;France is not the problem, France is the solution,&#34; he concluded. </p>
<p> This media event &#8211; that Hollande had managed six months ago &#8211; he was as convincing as the first? He was in all cases equally dotted with touches of humor that was the last. As to the question of his unpopularity &#8211; subject Hollande took care to avoid &#8211; he simply replied teasingly, the journalist who interviewed him: &#34;No, dice definitively, it was not one of the goals I set for myself &#8230; &#34;, inevitably causing a small wave of giggles in the assembly. </p>
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