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Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder
I've come to embrace the ease and immediacy of today's technology, but I wasn't always so welcoming. Although I work in digital media, I didn't have a digital camera or even a cell phone until well after it was the norm. My friends' jibes at my lack of techno-gadgetry eventually got to me, and now I can't imagine my life without these things. So when I heard the buzz about the new Flip video camera, I had to try it out. For only $159.99, you can record up to 60 minutes of TV-quality video and download it directly from the Flip to your computer using its built-in USB port. You can edit your movies, add music, publish them to sites like YouTube and Facebook and record again and again. There are no tapes or parts to keep track of. It couldn't be simpler to use (there's only three buttons) and it fits in the palm of your hand.Throw it in your purse, carry-on or car and instantly capture the moments that make summertime memorable. My Flip will definitely be a part of my trip to Spain this month. Happy summer vacation! For more information, visit theflip.com. Available at Walmart, $159.99. Check out our past favourite things from June, May and April. | |
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The Genographic Project
I think everyone is interested in their roots. I remember back in high school my dad brought home an O'Brien family plaque – a framed piece of “art" featuring what was apparently our family crest or coat of arms along with a brief synopsis of our lineage and the royalty we were supposedly related to. I had my doubts about its legitimacy. I think he may have picked it up at a local mall.I've recently discovered a much more credible way to trace my lineage. The Genographic Project is a nonprofit, five-year, global research partnership of National Geographic and IBM, led by population scientist Dr. Spencer Wells, which began in April 2005. With 10 research centres around the world, scientists are studying more than 100,000 DNA samples from the world's remaining indigenous populations to better understand human migratory history. The public are also invited to take part in the study by purchasing a Participation Kit for just over US$100. In the kit, which you can order through the National Geographic website, you'll receive a Buccal swab kit (little cheek scrapers to gather DNA from the inside of your mouth), information on the project, instructions on how to get started and an ID number with which to anonymously access your results. You won't learn about recent relatives, but rather the migration path your deep ancestors followed thousands of years ago. The proceeds from the sale of these kits are channeled back into the project. For more information on The Genographic Project visit nationalgeographic.com/genographic. US$107.50. |
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