Moultrie L20 Camera Review

Out of the box first impression was I had my hands on one of last years WGI basic cameras IR cameras. This camera is almost exactly the same size but the cut off corners are cut different and this camera has strap loops on the back and theirs had bungee holes at the corners. The size is about seven by seven and a half inches and it is about two and a half inches thick. The case is plastic that is satin black but still has a small degree of reflection. The back has a couple of contoured bark grabbers to keep it centered on the tree along with the strap loops. The front has a very small white flash at the top and the lens/PIR sensor is the only other things on the front. This is a cam in the door type of configuration and the only saving factor is the bark grabbers that help hold the came somewhat upright when the door is opened and the camera is tree mounted. The heavy door has a tendency to pull the cam sideways and down when the door is opened while servicing the camera. There is no security other than the small door loop for a small lock. The hinge and latch setup seem to be very solid and did not give me any difficulties. The door has a full gasket and appeared to be weather resistant, though I did not test that.

The door will only open one quarter of the way which is a little awkward because of the stops built into the hinges. This looks like a weak point if the cam was bumped while the door was open. There is a very small LCD associated with the up down and select buttons to accommodate programming while the rotary switch selects the area to be programmed. The rotary switch also has the arm position at the very top. The only other switch is the on/off switch. The bottom area has a four C cell battery holder with a snap on protective cover.

The price is anywhere from $39 to $59 depending on sales/coupons and where you decide to shop. This is a very basic camera with very basic function. It does seem to have a decent trigger time from some general testing I was doing to check day/night picture quality and the multi shot (2@5sec.) function. There is no video or internal memory on this camera. Minimum delay is one minute.

The PIR sensor lens looks strange to me, because it is the multi zone type but it is concave instead of being convex. It looks like it got popped in somehow but it does work and it will sense so we will see if it works in the wild once we have it deployed. Our expectations are not very high so far, but I hope the degree of function will change my mind. Moultrie needs a lot of help this year. I have some drop tests and some timing tests to do then I will get this out to the official table for some serious analyzing and sample pictures.

The lab reports so far show that day and night trigger times to be just over two seconds around the 2.3 to 2.4 range. This is a bit of good news for this camera as long as we can get the pictures to come out with a degree of quality that most will accept. This is a low dollar camera and we know that the expectations are a bit low but maybe it will surprise us.

09-05-2010 update: Darn and double du du, the batteries went dead very early but they were Energizers so that test will most definitely get re done with some Ray O Vacs. The good news is the day pictures (went dead prior to going through the evening) are all pretty good and clear. This camera sells from 39 to 59 dollars depending on source or being on sale. The simple setup and size should make this camera very popular. There is no external battery port so this cam may be a candidate for the same type of battery mod we did with those battery eating Bushnell trail sentry cameras. Before we jump to that modification let us run the test again with better batteries to make sure that it was just bad cells to start with. This is the time I wish I had an inside line on wholesale Ray O vacs.

09-06-2010 update: With a new power pill in its tummy we had a pretty good evening clicking away. We will not say that this camera's white flash is one of its strong points. The flash is mounted so that it is aimed low for the camera so even with the aim catching the animals toward the bottom of the picture the flash still is hitting low in front of most of the target animals. When well illuminated the night pictures did show a good quality. This puts this little sub $50 camera out front of the Moultrie line in picture quality when put up against those units previously tested that had the 2010 label. We might see if we have time just what this camera would do if we again tip it back a little more. This leaves the battery life as the one remaining test.

09-12-2010 update: The aim was adjusted a little higher and the results showed a little more color and distance in the night shots. This camera had a couple of hick ups this time around when the flash failed to fire. Could this be because the battery level has dropped some? We do not know at this time but we will follow up as we run through the balance of the battery life test. We have liked this camera so far and it has shown more promise than any of the other Moultrie cameras tested so far this year. It is just too bad it started to fall down part way through the review. Being this camera cannot be hooked to external power, what you have on board is what you get when it comes to battery life. We will do a bit more looking prior to closing this review.

10-09-2010 update: My guess is I probably like this little camera the best of what we have seen from Moultrie this year. It did pretty well on the battery life where it ran 35 days and gave us 1385 pictures. When the cells were getting tired it really showed up in the picture quality. We had a lot of black pictures where the flash just could not get any steam up but the picture quality and limited flash still made a good enough showing we grew to like this little camera even with the black pictures now and then. It has earned its retirement so we are going to close this review.

MOULTRIE MOBILE WIRELESS FIELD MODEM MV1 is best gadget for every hunter who have trail camera. With this unit you can check camera pictures anytime and anywhere.

Citizen Men's BZ0016-50E The Signature Collection Eco-Drive Grand Complication Review

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Eco-drive is fueled by light, any light, so it never needs a battery.
1/4 second chronograph
Perpetual calendar
Dual-coated anti-reflective sapphire glass crystal. Minute repeater
Water-resistant to 100 M (330 feet)

I have been trying to decide for the past 3 months which watch I wanted to add to my collection.I had the misfortune to see my Tag Carrera ruined when our home was destroyed by Sandy. I had more important issues to worry about than purchasing a new timepiece. With no computer,but my smartphone,I finally decided to start my search for by using Amazon.com as my way of researching the specific brands and only authorized Resellers that would only provide full warranties.
I had a Citizen watch that was 6 years old that had the orginial Titanium bracelet and
worked as well as a one of my swiss made chronographs. So I decided that the "
CITIZEN ECO DRIVE WATCH" was the right choice. The price and the 5 year warranty were major factors in my decision. $1395.00 is a very fair price for the design,workmanship,total funcionality and the features that this watch offers the buyer.The most attractive aspect that Citizen Watch Company provides is the fact that they make a product that if purchased through a Authorized Citizen Retailer, you are asurred 5 Year Factory Service Warranty. This fact alone is 3 Years longer than the Luxury Brands of Swiss Made watches that vary in price from $1200 to $95,000 and up. I am not saying that a Rolex, Piaget, Cartier and Tag are to be viewed or judged on the same field as a Citizen watches. I feel the R&D Citizen has Implemented in its advanced movements design,they should be concerned exceptional and has been copied by certain companies with poor results and quality. It is necessary to research and call the Manufacturer Corporate office and ask if the Retailer or Reseller is one of their specific line of watches
Authorized Dealers. Every Luxury or Quality Brand of New Line of watches coming onto the market is not offered at Discounted or Markdown Price. If it is, "Buyer be Aware" of the gift horse. If you want to purchase anything from an "Unauthorized Reseller Online", please do not brag about what you paid. You could have a problem and you only will find out when you have to send it to the Service Dept. for a repair or cleaning

Unemployed Loans For Jobless Borrowers - Your Paystubs Do Not Count!

With traces to unemployment offices internationally becoming longer and more customer credit and finances are taking a critical hit. The financial crisis that shook the society brought on massive layoffs and pay cuts, placing tens of thousands of people on the point of survival. Facing the chance of barely covering fundamental life expenditures, many people found themselves barely capable of fulfilling existing financial duties, inducing increased foreclosures and massive realpay stubs defaults. It feels like a vicious circle with no solution in sight. Fortunately, creditors, while limiting overall underwriting standards, have adapted to changing borrowing requirements, supplying unemployment real pay stubs to assist customers to make a financial bridge to a better future.

Unemployed check stubs Types

Unemployment create pay stubs, barely heard of before, are gaining popularity in the shaky economy today. They offer you a fantastic advantage to borrowers, helping them make it through rough times. They have a significant attribute, so attractive to jobless borrowers so that other kinds of create pay stub don't have - no need to provide proof of employment. Commonly to other create a pay stub, they are broken up into two important categories: secured and unsecured loans.

Secured unemployment paystub generator are lending check stub which require collateral to be pledged by a borrower to guarantee to finance. To put it simply, a lender puts a lien on your title to a house or a car to ensure funds recovery in the event of a default. Such pay stub generator feature flexible terms and easier approvals, as they pose less risk to banks and other financial institutions.

Unsecured unemployment real check stubs are solely credit-based, with collateral requirement waived. What it means to the borrower is that his or her good credit history together with the written promise to repay is sufficient to the lender. While they feature fewer technicalities in comparison to secured fake paystub, they are more difficult to obtain. Furthermore, they feature higher rates of interest and modest amounts to offset non-payment risks.

Steps to Finding the Ideal Unemployment online pay stub

The wide availability of lenders offering unemployment pay stub generator today makes it almost impossible for customers to make the perfect option. Every lender has specific requirements and underwriting procedures which could be perfect for some, but unacceptable to other borrowers. Conducting an internet search is the ideal method to get pay stub generator solution that fits your personal situation and satisfies your borrowing requirements. Thousands of offers require a while to do the research and decide on the few that may feel just perfect.

Once the choices are narrowed down, it's crucial to take a better look at them. Ensuring that lenders offering unemployment online pay stub are legitimate and trustworthy is the initial step to make on your way to getting financing. Once the credentials are verified by checking with your regional BBB office and by reading online testimonials from previous customers, it's the right time to compare lenders side by side. Make a list of the things which are most important to you, and rate each lender based on your preferences. This would enable you to choose a couple of lenders to submit applications to so as to find unemployment fake paystub quotes. As soon as you understand what your alternatives are, it's a lot easier to choose which lender to go for.

Replacing or Repairing Concrete Sidewalks

We've all done it. Rushing inside to an essential conference, or strolling into a diner for dinner, it happens. Your journey. Hopefully, you only come somewhat, experience stupid and continue on with your day. Sometimes, it doesn't work out this way and also you have injured over your pleasure.

Like a residence supervisor or operator, the notion of a person, tenant or guest for your enterprise getting injured on your residence possibly makes you flinch a little. And, it really is most likely not just out of sympathy thinking about your fellow man battling an accident, but additionally out of anxiety about a possible lawsuit.

Keeping your concrete sidewalk repair Manhattan and concrete curbs in good repair are crucial for service executives. Not only does it reduce these types of DOT sidewalk violation Manhattan, but also it will wonder for that curb benefit of your building.

Access Your Premises
Take a stroll around your capability right now to access the state of one's sidewalk repair Manhattan NY and curbs. Are they unequal, raised, damaged, or damaged? In that case, here's what a paving contractor may do to fix these issues:

Broken or Uneven Concrete sidewalk repair contractors in Manhattan New York
Many people likely assume an uneven pavement is actually a big concrete pavement repair project, nevertheless it's not really that negative. With respect to the sort of real sidewalk repair contractor Manhattan desired, a full alternative may be needed or possibly a basic repair can be done.

Changing Real
To get a comprehensive substitution, your paving contractor uses a masonry drill to break up the part of real pavement piece that is cracked, sunken, raised, or uneven. He'll eliminate the crumbled tangible bits and function to level the location.

A regional tree could be the cause for the irregular concrete. Regardless of the trigger, after these dilemmas are resolved, the paving company will most likely utilize a variety to put on the newest cement into the desired model of the new slab then pump concrete to the spot.

Like a final touch, the still-wet concrete segment will be leveled having a trowel to ensure the connecting parts are flush. Once dry, the shape will be removed and also the Manhattan sidewalk repair will undoubtedly be open again for foot-traffic.

Repairing Concrete
If the real harm is not extreme, a concrete repair can be made employing a procedure termed "mud jacking". To level a slab of cement by using this process, the paving contractor can bore holes into the piece and then send a grout mix into the pockets to push the slab surge and level. This process can't only be done in one single morning, but the regular usage of the real pavement can resume just after leveling without drying time required. Another good thing about this kind of real pavement repair is that it could be done for a fraction of the expense of getting out and replacing.

GOAL ZERO GUIDE 10 PLUS

The GOAL ZERO GUIDE 10 PLUS is a portable solar kit to charge phones and batteries on the go.
Most people buy a portable solar charger for backpacking or camping but I wanted one as an option for charging phones and batteries if we had a long-term power outage (during both Hurricane Sandy and Irene here in New Jersey we were without power for about a week), or maybe even use it while on a road trip.

I also have a weak spot for gadgets and find solar power interesting (ever since getting a Radio Shack 75-in-1 electronic project set as a kid that had a little solar panel activator…) So basically I was looking for an excuse to tinker around with harnessing the Power of the Sun.

My purchase criteria was pretty simple:
Around $100-120
Charge a phone and batteries, maybe top-up a tablet
Easy to use
Compact

After doing some research, the Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus seemed like the right choice. While it’s not something we use all the time, it’s been a worthwhile investment… and kinda fun to play with!

In the box

Guide 10 Power Pack
Nomad 7 Solar Panel
4 – AA rechargeable batteries
AAA adapter tray
Charging cord for the pack
12V cigarette adapter
Using it

Devices can be powered directly from the Nomad 7 panels or by charging the power pack first and then using that to charge the device.

There are two ways to charge the Guide 10 power pack: via the Nomad 7 solar panels or USB. Charging is faster via solar, but being able to charge the pack with USB is good if it’s been really cloudy and you know you’ll need it charged.

The Guide 10 power pack connects to a port on the back of the panel, inside the mesh pocket. I usually set the solar panel on our deck sitting in full sun to charge the power pack until the green light is steady. To charge, I just plug my iPhone into the USB port on power pack using the normal iPhone cable. It’s that simple.

I can also remove the AA batteries for use in our flashlight or GPS (or if I’ve charged AAA, in our headlamps). Or I can wander around using the power pack as a flashlight…

This kit is actually pretty flexible and has a lot of uses, here are a few videos for ideas: using the solar panel to charge a Go Pro and in a car, attaching the panels to a backpack, and a Guide 10 Plus general overview.

Pros

Best for small devices like phones
Well thought-out design, compact, easy to use
Multiple sturdy loops around the edge of the panel allow it to be hung up or strapped to a backpack… or pretty much anywhere
The power pack is also a flashlight
The flexibility of charging both AA and AAA rechargeable batteries

Cons

Some phones have difficulty being charged directly from the panels (which is not really needed, we always charge the power pack first)
It’s not super fast to charge, but completely adequate for most needs
Not really beefy enough to fully charge a tablet (if that is the goal then look into a larger unit like the Venture 30 and for laptop charging look at the Sherpa 50)

Overall

While we didn’t purchase this for camping or backpacking (we’re day hikers), it would work well for that. The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus is an affordable and easy way to charge a phone, a GoPro, or AA/AAA batteries on the go, and makes a good addition to an emergency prep kit.

Use These Tips to Increase Website Traffic from Social Media

Use These Tips to Increase Website Traffic from Social Media

For the past decade, many small business marketers have taken an “If you build it, they will come” approach to Facebook. They share engaging content, encourage conversation, and optimize their Facebook page to meet their goals. Unfortunately, too often the expected outcome doesn’t quite match the reality:

Facebook has an average of 1.71 billion active users a month—that’s an audience worth addressing. Yet business owners struggle to convert Facebook users into organic traffic to their websites.

Creating a Culture for Making Business Social – 5 Tips from Dell’s Connie Bensen

                 5 Tips from Dell’s Connie Bensen

In an age of marketing and business that is increasingly social, many businesses and thought leaders stress the importance of creating a culture that embraces social media inside and out. A social media savvy business encourages collaboration across teams, surfaces expertise from subject matter experts and can scale brand and community engagement by drawing upon the collective wisdom of employees and customers.


Few have been as passionate and successful at going beyond social business theory into action as Connie Bensen, leader of Global Social Content Strategy and Governance at Dell (Dell is a TopRank client).

Not Happy With Your Business Blog Performance? Try These 5 Tips:

   Not Happy With Your Business Blog Performance?

For many companies, blogging is akin to content marketing. Of course there are many other content marketing tactics besides blogging, but because of the ease of publishing, promotion and optimization, it’s one of the more popular ways to connect with customers through content.


And yet there are challenges for many of the businesses that rely on blogging as an essential part of their content marketing mix. If you’re not happy with the performance of your business blog, here are 5 basic, yet often overlooked steps for making your blogging more effective.

1. Revisit Your Blogging Goals

Of course you’ve set goals for your blog. But how long ago was that? When was the last time you revisited those goals?