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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:11:44 +0000Sri LankaKashmirLeh-LadakhIndiaFoodPortraitsMumbaiSrinagarRajasthanDelhiCelebritiesHimachal PradeshArchitectureDanceJaffnaJammuKargilKolkataTheatreAgraBuddhismCultureDrasMusicNatureNuwara EliyaWeddingsWomenWritersanimalsAli SethiAmitav GhoshBooksColomboFashionGalleGoaGulmargIslamLaddooLighthouse HotelMarine LinesMenMichael JacksonOdelPangong LakePuneReligionSwine FluTravelWall ProjectZozilla PassdogyakAamina Nizarnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)Blogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4312405550791935000Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:30:00 +00002013-07-13T11:02:20.358+05:30Padmini<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="; width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <b>Who is the modern woman?</b></h2> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Padmini is the modern woman.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Padmini is a thinker, animal rights activist, and campaigner for the voiceless and abused. She is confident, intelligent, beautiful and glamorous. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Well versed in contemporary issues and politics she stands for truth and justice despite being outcast by her family.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">In her eyes, animal or man, everyone is equal.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">God is her best friend and her pets are her children. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Armed with an A/level education, she still cleans my house for a living. For her, there is dignity in every occupation.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Caring, smart and comfortable in her own skin,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">The perfect modern woman.</span></div> <br /> (My entry for "Women Out of the Frame" Exhibition held at the Lionel Wendt from 5th to 10th July 2013.)</div> 2013/07/padmini.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-6172006736279528623Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:46:00 +00002012-04-28T23:59:55.340+05:30ReligionSri LankaSaffron Green<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Kithulgala, Sri Lanka</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Went to my hometown Nawalapitiya last week on holiday. Kithulgala is about 40 minutes away. Known for its rapids and adventure sports Kithulgala is a pretty spot with neat guest houses and hotels. I shot this at 'Rafters Resort' a lovely property by the river. More pictures of the ancestral home on the resort in the next post.  </div> </div>2012/04/saffron-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4316574303891454159Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +00002011-10-24T20:59:02.071+05:30STEEL BLUE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> </a></div>STEEL BLUE is retail clothing store catering especially to upmarket office wear for men and women. They also have a line of evening wear for women.  They also take custom orders for those who want somethign specific. This picture if part of a collection I shot for the re-launch of their women's office wear.  Do check them out. You can't miss their three storey white building next to 5th lane on Duplication Rd, Colpetty. <br /> <br /> Haven't blogged recently as I have almost dedicated myself to commercial photography. Above is a little bit of what I have been up to. Travels on hold these days. However, not to worry, I will pack off someplace soon and grace this blog with more of my travel posts. Till then you will see me running around Colombo running after brides, models and products.  </div>2011/10/steel-blue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-1278651407342037064Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-08-14T21:12:13.958+05:30Bagels on the Go!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Only at <a href=" Veranda</a>!</div></div>2011/08/bagels-on-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4588951160313759589Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:11:00 +00002012-04-28T23:37:12.838+05:30Pecha Kucha Colombo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="; width="320" /></a><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="; width="320" /></a><span class="text_exposed_show">I had a great time at <a href=" Kucha </a>on Saturday night. The event was held at the Warehouse Project in Maradana and showcased the work of eight extremely talented people. Artists, photographers, film makers, fashion designers and even a puppeteer, </span>the place had them all. My personal favourite had to be <a href=" Tennekoon</a> with her amazing drawings, each with a whimsical story behind it.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> I'll update this post with a full list of the presenters once I get my hands on their details. This is exactly the kind of forum we need in Sri Lanka. It was brilliant to see how talented the people in our country could be, and as one of my friends said, each of the presenters was quite 'Epic!'</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> The organizers hope to have three more such events in the future, the next Pecha Kucha being held in October. </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> From the <a href=" Kucha Colombo</a> Facebook Page:</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <i>Pecha Kucha means 'chit chat' in Japanese. "PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned <span class="text_exposed_show">into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.</span></i> </div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="; width="320" /></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="; width="320" /></a></div>2011/07/pecha-kucha-colombo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-2508641084126349433Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:30:00 +00002011-06-10T01:00:15.387+05:30WeddingsAmali and James<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Amali and James</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">St Thomas' Church, Kotte</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My first church wedding shoot.</div></div>2011/06/amali-and-james.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4511591285172810663Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +00002011-04-28T20:13:05.799+05:30The Yellow Line<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="; width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Remnants of the war. We can read them. Too bad elephants and other animals can't. </div><br /> </div>2011/04/yellow-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-3367429284568490915Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +00002011-04-24T16:34:32.626+05:30JaffnaSri LankaThe Red Line<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="; width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A girl cycles outside the walls of the Nallur Temple</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cycling is the most common mode of transport here. All the women I saw were accustomed to cycling it. That's a rare sight in Colombo where it would probably invite cat calls from the city's ever present <i>rasthiadu </i>(jobless)<i> </i>fellows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div></div>2011/04/red-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-1806093780707038933Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:39:00 +00002011-10-24T21:17:58.603+05:30JaffnaSri LankaThe Green Line<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Clothes line where Sri Lankan soldiers have dried their clothes.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jaffna town has many abandoned homes because of the war.  These once glorious houses were used by the LTTE when they were present in the town. They continue to be used by the SL army today. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">These clothes lines will always see a bit of green. </div></div>2011/04/green-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-7994343245171165225Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:34:00 +00002011-04-08T00:10:59.206+05:30JaffnaSri LankaRio Ice Cream from Jaffna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mega Special  only Rs 100/=</td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <br /> The Rio ice cream parlour is legendary in Jaffna. I was in Jaffna covering the <a href=" Music Festival  </a> and had been told that Rio's is a must experience in Jaffna. <br /> <br /> We were leaving Jaffna on Sunday morning by the 10 am bus to Vavuniya. From Vavuniya we would catch the train back to Colombo. We still hadn't gotten the chance to try Rio's ice cream. So come Sunday morning, we packed our bags checked out and headed to Rio's for our breakfast of ice cream sundaes. <br /> <br /> Now I am a huge ice cream junkie. Ice cream makes me happy. I never imagined that the cutest ice cream parlour in Sri Lanka would be found in Jaffna. Rio's is situated near Nallur temple and they make such amazingly creative sundaes. Carnival sundaes are so bland after this. <br /> <br /> At Rio's ice cream sundaes are decorated with smarties, jelly, fresh mango, and little chocolate rocks among other things. The ice cream is made by Rio themselves and they sell their own tubs too. The most expensive sundae costs 140/= . <br /> <br /> If you're ever headed to Jaffna Rio's is a must stop. <br /> <br /> </div>2011/04/rio-ice-cream-from-jaffna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-6918284321393161246Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-03-23T18:30:12.516+05:30Sri LankaRoaming Lanka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I haven't updated my blog in almost two months. Been terribly hectic since I got back to Sri Lanka. I hold multiple jobs. At the moment I am a freelance photographer and writer with Lanka Woman magazine. I shot my first two weddings a few weeks ago. Those went well. Still need to complete the albums. And I also teach history at my old school. From setting test papers to, writing articles to editing photographs I am pretty much swamped with work.<br /> <br /> And I've also been travelling a bit here and there. Had an amazing time shooting for the Galle Literary Festival ( I went whale watching while covering the festival!!). Need to update the blog with those pictures. And this weekend I am off to Jaffna to shoot the Jaffna Music Festival. Pretty excited about visiting the place. Next time I shall post some pictures from my travels.<br /> <br /> Till then!<br /> :)<br /> <br /> <br /> </div>2011/03/roaming-lanka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-5066249351429646092Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:22:00 +00002011-01-24T22:52:36.870+05:30Lottery Blues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="; width="640" /></a></div><br /> </div>2011/01/lottery-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-3307516060031249933Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:46:00 +00002011-01-17T20:16:22.194+05:30CulturePortraitsWeddingsBehind the Veil : Peek-a-boo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="; width="640" /></a></div><br />  The bride awaits the groom to arrive to lift her veil at a traditional <a href="; wedding in Sri Lanka.2011/01/behind-veil-peek-boo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-2434613852739472383Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:37:00 +00002010-12-28T23:12:03.403+05:30ColomboSri LankaColombo from the Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="; width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I covered a wedding reception on the jetliner recently. This is a view of the city from the ship.</div>2010/12/colombo-from-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-2022719316435315037Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:35:00 +00002010-12-25T01:45:43.844+05:30CelebritiesPortraitsMizz Nina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href=" Nina</a> is a Malaysian Popstar who was in Sri Lanka promoting her album <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"> </span>'What you waiting for?'</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> Shot for Lanka Woman Magazine</span>2010/12/mizz-nina.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-7491397211774581825Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:55:00 +00002010-12-18T00:26:50.151+05:30Sri LankaTheatreWho Turned the Lights Off?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sarah Kellapatha plays the role of an HIV victim abandoned by all those she trusted.</span></div><br /> Forum Theatre performance by Beyond Borders. More on the play in Chavie's <a href=" /> Lesson: Don't ask your friends for advice on contraception or sex. They don't know any better. Visit the doctor instead.2010/12/who-turned-lights-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-6158866177385752176Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:28:00 +00002010-12-09T00:05:28.229+05:30FashionSri LankaWasana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in a designer outfit by Hafsa Ameer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More photographs in my Flickrstream <a href=";2010/12/wasana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-7820771146935059881Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:22:00 +00002010-12-04T14:52:24.256+05:30Flutist at Prithvi : Suhas Joshi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="435" src="; width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Prithvi Theatre Cafe, Juhu, Mumbai</span></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">For the many people who visit Prithvi Theatre, Suhas Joshi is an integral part of the ambiance at the cafe. The flutist is an architect by profession but music is his passion. You'll see him playing his flute there on most nights.He is an extremely talented guy and a brilliant personality to be with.</div>2010/12/flutist-at-prithvi-suhas-joshi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4110776659689714400Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:35:00 +00002012-04-28T23:40:57.248+05:30AgraIndiaI Vow...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="; width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">At the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Fatehpu Sikri, Agra </span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> People tie threads and make vows to the Sufi saint Salim Chisti. The practice is a little controversial as many people find it contradictory to Islamic teachings where the path to God is undeterred by saints, angels or prophets. If you need God, pray to him directly. No medium is required for your message to get across. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I strongly agree with that, however I don't agree with how people discount Sufism because of this. What they don't realize is that Sufism is the essence of Islam. Many people are Muslims today only because of the peaceful way Sufi saints preached the core teachings of Islam. Their lives inspire thousands of people, from all religions and their tombs are some of the few places where absolutely anyone is allowed entry. </div> </div> </div>2010/12/i-vow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-6175470451618332584Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:58:00 +00002010-11-29T00:28:02.503+05:30RajasthanAsleep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jaipur, Rajasthan, India</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">.</span>..at the door. Alone with no family in sight.</div>2010/11/asleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-4946410785343155835Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:50:00 +00002010-11-22T00:27:33.462+05:30AOD Design Festival 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="435" src="; width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>2010/11/aod-design-festival-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-3958274767180517976Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:20:00 +00002010-11-11T22:50:25.882+05:30Chennai : Aerial View<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="; width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="; width="640" /></a></div><br /> Chennai has certainly seen a lot of changes in the last few years. It's amazing to see how much India is growing now. One thing I did notice was that cities everywhere are beginning to look a lot like each other. When I visited Jaipur last year expecting to see its famed pink walls and quaint buildings I was shocked to see how urban it had become. I hope cities manage to retain a little bit of their local heritage so that it would be a different experience to visit the place. Or they'll all be the same which will be pretty dull really. I'm not against urbanization. We all need a place to live and good infrastructure. Just a little bit of diversity which will make urban landscapes distinctive and a treat to visit.2010/11/chennai-aerial-view.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-1114122248862402124Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:56:00 +00002010-11-03T22:37:39.580+05:30Sri LankaTheatrePatriot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="; width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My wife or my Country?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;">A scene from the play <i>Patriot</i><span class="currency_converter_text"> by Beyond Borders on the </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span class="currency_converter_link" title="Convert this amount"><span class="currency_converter_link" title="Convert this amount"><span class="currency_converter_link" title="Convert this amount">2</span></span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">nd of November at Bishops College Auditorium.</span></span> That's Lasantha David playing the protagonist <i>David Senanayake</i> and Mayanthi De Silva as his wife.<br /> <br /> For a review of the play check out Chavie's<a href="; post </a>on it. He basically sums it up.<br /> <br /> The play tries to explore the concept of patriotism and how it plays out in Sri Lanka today. I used to call my self a 'patriot' when I was younger. I think the ideal is a little outdated now. I just believe humanity is above patriotism or nationalism. What about you guys? Would you consider yourself patriots and why?2010/11/patriot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aamina)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907750757445954892.post-8978

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News – CTi Antennas Supplier of high quality antenna products and accessories Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:20:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Site-Icon2-32x32.png News – CTi Antennas 32 32 The Significance of Antenna Performance for IIoT Devices: /antenna-performance-for-iiot-devices/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:17:55 +0000 /?p=7960 Read More "The Significance of Antenna Performance for IIoT Devices:"]]> Technologies related to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have significantly improved operational efficiency across a multitude of industries by incorporating wireless devices. However, in contrast to conventional Internet of Things (IoT), these devices require specific wireless features for effective integration. These specific wireless features are primarily dictated by the antenna solutions they utilise, ultimately dictating the level of a devices’ capability in fulfilling their specialised roles within a network. This blog explored the differences between the two, explains the unique wireless requirements, and underscores the critical importance of antenna performance IoT and IIoT – What’s the difference… IoT The Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses individual devices designed to operate with one another via a wireless network. These devices vary greatly from sensors and switches to integrated software-driven devices tailored for specific tasks. These devices are versatile and often serve multiple functions as part of an interconnected network. Predominantly targeting consumer electronics and devices, IoT applications such as smart homes, wearable gadgets, and wireless appliances, all work together seamlessly; for example, a smartwatch can communicate with heaters and kettles to turn on when the user wakes up. IIoT The Industrial Internet of Things adheres to similar principles as the conventional IoT, comprising a network of individual devices working toward a common objective. The key difference lies in the specialisation of IIoT networks for industrial applications, as opposed to consumer devices. IIoT networks are widely utilised in sectors like environmental monitoring, agriculture, and construction, where they enhance operational efficiency through wireless device collaboration. In IIoT, devices typically serve specific functions, in contrast to the broader roles of IoT devices. Wireless Requirements for IIoT: Conventional IoT networks involve a smaller number of devices that require a balanced set of wireless features. Bandwidth, range, and latency are carefully considered, making technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ideal for devices in close proximity that exchange substantial data. In contrast, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks necessitate unique wireless features, requiring specialised wireless technologies. These networks may host hundreds of individual nodes across extensive areas but transmit small amounts of data. Consequently, increased connection range and reduced power consumption take precedence, while factors like throughput are of lesser importance. The are a vast amount of dedicated IIoT wireless technologies available dependant on the application. Examples include LoRa, LPWAN, and narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), designed for long-range, low-power applications. The Significance of Antenna Performance: Industrial Internet of Things devices demand specific features from their antenna solutions. Frequently located in remote areas and required to operate over extended periods, these devices can be characterised by compact form factors. As a result, IIoT antennas must meet the following criteria: Efficiency Any Antenna must offer high performance while significantly reducing power consumption, ensuring devices can operate reliably without frequent replacements. Compactness Given the presence of numerous small devices in an IIoT network, embedded antennas are required to be both compact and reliable. Performance Playing vital roles in various operations and processes, IIoT devices necessitate consistent high performance. High-Performance Antennas for IIoT Without Compromise: Presenting a unique set of requirements distinct from its IoT counterpart, designers must select antennas capable of meeting these diverse requirements without compromising on any one aspect. At CTi we can offer high-performance antenna solutions that satisfy these multifaceted requirements. Our extensive product range encompasses various types and technologies, ensuring compatibility with any design. Our high-end solutions can be easily integrated and consistently exhibit exceptional performance when installed in any device. For more information on how our antennas can elevate your IIoT project, do not hesitate to contact a member of our team today. Call +44(0)1420 470615 or email rf.eu@aampglobal.com ]]> LoRa Technology – Unlocking the Power to Connect the World Beyond Wi-Fi and Cellular. /lora-technology-unlock1ng-potential-to-connect-the-world/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:23:40 +0000 /?p=7942 Read More "LoRa Technology – Unlocking the Power to Connect the World Beyond Wi-Fi and Cellular."]]> In a world increasingly dependent on wireless communication, LoRa Technology has emerged as a game changer offering a unique solution that bridges the gap between short-range technologies like Wi-Fi and power-hungry cellular networks. LoRa, or Long Range, is revolutionising the way we connect devices and gather data, providing the foundation for the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. In this blog we delve deep into the world of LoRa technology, exploring its fundamentals, applications, and potential impact on the future. What is LoRa Technology? Short for ‘Long Range’, it is a wireless communication technology designed for long-distance data transmission that uses a lower power consumption. Operating on the sub-gigahertz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) radio bands it is renowned for its ability to transmit data over several kilometres, even in challenging environments. How does is work? LoRa achieves its impressive range by utilising a spread spectrum modulation technique. Spreading data over a wide range of frequencies, allows it to maintain signal integrity even in the presence of interference or obstacles. Devices can operate in different frequency bands, such as 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, or 915 MHz, depending on regional regulations. Long Range vs. Traditional Wireless Technologies LoRa technology sets itself apart from traditional wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and cellular in several ways: Long Range: Solutions can cover much larger distances, making it ideal for applications in rural or remote areas.Low Power: Devices are power-efficient and can operate on battery power for extended periods.Low Cost: Hardware is cost-effective, making it accessible for a wide range of applications. Applications of LoRA Technology LoRa technology has found a home in a variety of applications, including: Smart Agriculture: Farmers can use LoRa sensors to monitor soil conditions, weather data, and livestock.Smart Cities: LoRa is used for smart lighting, waste management, and environmental monitoring.Asset Tracking: Companies can track the location and status of their assets in real-time.Industrial IoT: LoRa supports efficient industrial processes, predictive maintenance, and equipment monitoring.Healthcare: LoRa-enabled devices help in remote patient monitoring and healthcare asset management. LoRaWAN Enabling Scalability LoRa technology is often used in conjunction with LoRaWAN, a Low-Power, Wide-Area Network protocol. Providing the infrastructure and security needed for scalable IoT deployments, it enables devices to connect to the cloud, making data collection and analysis easier. Challenges And Limitations While LoRa technology offers many advantages, it’s not without challenges. Limited bandwidth and data rate may not be suitable for all applications. Additionally, interference from other devices operating in the same frequency band can affect performance. Real-World Success Stories Numerous organisations have embraced LoRa technology to solve real-world problems. Cities are using LoRa for waste management, reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Agriculture is also benefiting from precision farming techniques enabled by LoRa sensors, improving crop yields and sustainability. The Future of LoRa Technology As IoT continues to grow, so does the potential for LoRa technology. The development of more sophisticated LoRa devices, enhanced network coverage, and advanced analytics will expand its applications even further. The ability to connect billions of devices with minimal power usage positions LoRa as a key player in the future of IoT. Conclusion LoRa technology is changing the way we connect and communicate in a world increasingly reliant on wireless solutions. Its long-range capabilities, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness make it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications, from agriculture to smart cities. With the ongoing advancements in LoRa devices and network infrastructure, we can expect even more innovative solutions to emerge, connecting our world in ways we’ve never imagined. LoRa is not just a technology; it’s a gateway to the future of IoT. For our range of antenna solutions – CLICK HERE ]]> 2G/3G Switch Off: Implications and Challenges for the UK Industry /2g-3g-switch-off-challenges-industry/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:21:46 +0000 /?p=7895 Read More "2G/3G Switch Off: Implications and Challenges for the UK Industry"]]> The switch off of both 2G & 3G frequency bands will no doubt change the landscape of mobile communication technologies. As the UK transitions towards a more advanced and efficient network infrastructure, this move holds both promise and challenges for the industry. Below, we explore a number of facts, figures, and statistics surrounding the switch-off and discuss the key issues it poses for businesses across the country. The 2G network, introduced in the UK in the early 1990s, enabled voice calls and basic text messaging services. Meanwhile, the 3G network, launched in 2003, introduced mobile data and internet connectivity, ushering in the era of smartphones. According to Ofcom, as of 2021, approximately 99% of UK premises had access to 4G coverage, with around 85% of the country receiving 5G signals. As the demand for faster data speeds and enhanced network capabilities grows, older technologies such as 2G and 3G have become outdated. This shift has paved the way for repurposing the frequency bands for newer technologies, like 4G and 5G. The planned switch off of 2G and 3G networks across the UK is expected to be completed by 2025, as network providers gradually decommission the infrastructure and reallocate spectrum resources. Key Issues for Industry Legacy Systems and Infrastructure: Many businesses and organizations still rely on 2G and 3G networks to operate critical systems, including remote monitoring, payment processing, and security systems. The switch off poses challenges for those that have not yet migrated to newer technologies. Compatibility and Upgrades: The transition to newer network technologies requires significant investment in hardware and software upgrades. Companies must ensure their devices, applications, and services are compatible with 4G and 5G networks, which may lead to additional costs and complexities. Geographic Coverage: Although the UK has made significant progress in expanding 4G and 5G coverage, some rural areas may still experience limited or no access to these networks. The switch off of 2G and 3G may exacerbate the digital divide, impacting businesses operating in such areas. Customer Base: Some customers still rely on feature phones or older devices that only support 2G or 3G networks. Switching off these networks may leave certain demographics, particularly elderly or low-income individuals, without access to reliable mobile services. Network Congestion: The decommissioning of 2G and 3G networks will result in increased reliance on 4G and 5G networks. Providers must ensure their infrastructure can handle the growing data demands and prevent network congestion, particularly in densely populated areas or during peak times. The switch off of 2G and 3G frequency bands in the UK marks a significant step towards an advanced, interconnected mobile ecosystem. While the transition promises improved network capabilities and increased efficiency, it presents challenges for businesses across the country. Legacy systems, compatibility issues, geographic coverage, customer base considerations, and network congestion are among the key concerns that need to be addressed. To mitigate these challenges, collaboration between network providers, businesses, and the government is essential. Efforts should focus on providing adequate support for businesses to upgrade their systems, ensuring seamless migration, and addressing the digital divide to foster an inclusive and connected society. Is your business is facing the task of upgrading your systems with the planned switch off of both 2G & 3G frequencies? If so, dont hesitate to visit our website for a comprehensive range of 4G & LTE solutions and be at the front of the queue to avoid possible logistical challenges. Alternatively, contact our sales team on our soon to be launched collection of 5G solutions that will offer even more possibilities and options in future-proofing your communication requirements. About CTi We design and manufacture high quality, innovative antenna products and solutions. Our range includes but is not limited to GPS, GPRS/GSM, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Glonass, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G and DAB. With locations in the UK and Far East, we have a reputation for engineering excellence offering end to end solutions with full support through the design, manufacturing, and installation stages of any project. CTi is a brand of AAMP Global. For more information please visit aampantennas.com or email rf.eu@aampglobal.com ]]> Meeting the Ever-Increasing Demand for EV Charging Points /increased-demand-ev-charging-points/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:41:42 +0000 /?p=7838 Read More "Meeting the Ever-Increasing Demand for EV Charging Points"]]> With an estimated 620,000 electric vehicles and more than 440,000 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) currently on UK roads, the increasing demand for EV Charging Points continues to surge with more than 29,000 new vehicles registered in November 2022, an increase of 35.2% compared to the previous year and following a 23.4% rise in Oct 2022. More EV’s mean more EV Charging points The growth of the EV market is expected to accelerate even further in the coming years as the UK prepares itself for the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, with the sale of electric vehicles to outstrip traditional internal combustion by the end of 2022 as drivers look for cleaner and cheaper alternatives. With increased demand across the market showing no signs of slowing, car makers such as Nissan, Tesla, Ford and Vauxhall have all expanded their model line-ups to include affordable plug-in models meaning more than 40% of existing models are available as a plug-in option, with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz going one step further and developing their electric-only ID and EQ models respectively. Increased demand for EV vehicles naturally brings with it the requirement for increased EV charging points. With the number of publicly accessible facilities standing at just over 34,000 across the UK, it is clear there is some way to go to meet the target of 300,000 by the end of the decade as part of the government’s £2.1 billion pound strategy to bring EV infrastructure to the masses and build on the previously announced £1.5 billion for construction of a network on UK motorways by 2035. Although connected to the power grid and more often than not placed in convenient easy to access locations each EV charging point requires high-quality reliable communication capabilities and whilst fixed data networks are available across the country, this cannot be taken for granted given the complexities as well as both time and cost implications of running cables to hundreds, if not thousands of spaces in charging areas. Wireless communication and antenna solutions provide a cost-effective solution to rapidly connect charging sites, whilst a consistent & reliable connection is essential to allow operators to monitor the status of each site in real-time, book maintenance, understand demand and ensure correct payment. In situations where fixed line connections are available, an additional wireless back can also help ensure a charge point remains operational. In this competitive market in which customers rely intensively on access to charging, long periods of downtime for CPOs could mean reputational damage along with lost revenue from non-operational sites. Here at CTI we have designed and developed a comprehensive range of antenna solutions perfect for use across the EV charging industry. From a Single Antenna such as our LTE or GNSS products, Combination Antennas or Multi-Input, Multi-Output (MiMo) solutions suitable for multiple technologies our products provide a reliable & consistent signal for data transfer. Find out more about CTi and our communication & tracking antennas, bespoke cables and telematics solutions and accessories by clicking here ]]> Wearable Antennas: Leading all kinds of football stars to victory /wearable-antennas-football/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:47:09 +0000 /?p=7706 Wearable antennas have come along way in recent years, whether used for entertainment purposes in the form of a smart watch or medical reasons such as an insulin monitor for diabetes. The technology has now entered the sports arena with many sports teams using a variety of trackers and devices to help them track players movements and their outputs. This helps players work at optimum levels in order to deliver high-end performances, like the ones that led the Lionesses to be crowned the new Champions of Europe. How are Wearable Antennas being implemented? Indeed, many footballers have wearable antennas in the form of GPS trackers built into their shirts, which accurately measure their location on the pitch and can track the distance travelled during a game. The embedded antenna installed in the shirt can provide other data such as speed and change of direction thanks to various accelerometers, gyroscopes and compasses. However FIFA have recently allowed for more accurate GPS trackers to be tested through their quality program, with trackers mounted directly into the boots of players, transforming them into a fully connected solution that can track the individual movements of a players limbs, allowing teams to optimise their players movements through the statistical findings. Wearable Antennas across the pond European football however falls far behind on the technology standpoint however when compared to American football players in the NFL. Due to the increased body armour of NFL, it is much easier to hide wearable antennas making it less noticeable for both the fans in the stadium and the viewers at home. NFL players wear a vest with GPS and LPS transmitters that track more than 1,000 individual data points including everything from distance and training load to player information, such as heart rate and how fast they accelerate or decelerate. With each antenna measuring less than 5cm square and weighing just 53g the interference with the player is minimal to non-existent. NFL teams also utilise RFID tracking systems installed in both their shoulder pads and ball to track highly specific stats relating to the game such as data that includes position (including height), velocity, rotational information, as well as player speed, passing rates, rushing attempt yards, pass completion rates, receiver separations from defence players and much more. This data is available to everyone including the teams, broadcasters and fans allowing every ounce of statistics and information to be dissected and examined during a game. CTI’s Wearable Antenna offering CTi can provide antennas for various wearable technologies suitable for a number of applications and can provide a reliable, powerful signal connecting electronics wirelessly. These antennas can be small in size and weight making them less constricting for athletes, whilst still providing the most accurate data available and allowing players and teams to maximise their abilities by optimising their performance. We have several antennas on offer that can connect to GPS, GSM, 4G and even Wi-Fi, we also have the ability to customise any of our antennas with the connector and cable length required for your application through our bespoke solutions options. For more information about CTI’s range of antennas feel free to click button below or alternatively get in touch with our team to discuss your individual needs with our experts. Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook page for all the latest in CTI. ]]> Fleets could save up to 25% of fuel costs with the DBD-01 Driver Behaviour Display Unit /fleets-save-25-fuel-dbd-01/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:04:58 +0000 /?p=7666 Fuel prices in the UK have hit a record high last week, with the cost of filling up an average car exceeding £100 for the first time on 8 June 2022. This has been putting enormous pressure on businesses to keep up with the rising cost of being on the road. Fuel is already a major expense for many, and fleet managers have been struggling with rising costs for a while now. UK businesses are likely to be under further pressure in an already tight economic climate with the recent hike in fuel prices showing no end in sight any time soon. Maintaining the efficiency of vehicles and drivers is of prime importance to fleet managers currently, with the aim to reduce costs across the board. The transport sector is undergoing a major transformation which is why fleet managers must follow the latest trends to future-proof their fleet’s operations. Rising fuel costs are not the only obstacle putting fleet owners under pressure, but also the requirements of various regulations pushing for further reductions in carbon emissions from fleets. Those requirements include the clean air scheme and Ultra-Low emission zone (ULEZ) scheme that were been introduced in big cities like London, Bath, Birmingham and Portsmouth, with more schemes planned in areas including Manchester and Newcastle. Not adhering to these regulations can result in hefty fines. However, taking a smart approach to monitoring fuel expenditure could enable fleets to reduce their ever-growing fuel bill. Data from driver behaviour is key to both fuel reduction and carbon efficiency. Identifying drivers who need training is key according to RAC. Driver behaviour directly affects fuel consumption and operational expenses with some reports suggesting that a fleet that adheres to the speed limits can save up to 25% on fuel costs. To assist drivers and fleet managers in reducing emissions and costs the DBD-01 Dash-Mounted Driver Behaviour Display Unit, used in conjunction with a compatible and connected telematics unit can give ‘real-time’ feedback to the driver of their performance with some units also providing the ability to monitor and adjust driver settings remotely ‘over-the-air’. The power of the DBD-01 and video telematics as a whole is enabling fleet managers to monitor drivers on the road in order to reduce operational costs and improve driver behaviour, litigation and claims. The prognosis for the future is heavily revolving around integrated video telematics systems and utilising technology to its full potential. What can you do to reduce your fuel bill with the DBD-01? Upgrade your vehicles with the DBD-01 and other technology you need to monitor drivers and their behaviour on the roadAdopt conscious driving habits Regular vehicle maintenance With carbon and fuel efficiency regulations only becoming more stringent as time goes on fleets must reduce their outputs by any means necessary and taking steps to ensure the proper use of their vehicles by their drivers is just one way of beginning that process. For more information about the DBD-01 Dash-Mounted Driver Behaviour Display Unit and other solutions, both CTi and AAMP Global can offer your fleet please click here. Based in the UK, we design, test and manufacture products for a vast array of industries based across the world for over 30 years. Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook page for all the latest in CTI. To discuss your video telematics needs please get in touch with our team here or alternatively call us on +44 (0) 1420 470 615 ]]> Transforming the Country’s Energy, one Smart Meter at a time /transforming-energy-smart-meter/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:25:49 +0000 /?p=7652 Modern technology however now allows for Smart metering to take place, no longer requiring customers to send in their meter reading which can sometimes be inaccurate and not represent their correct usage. Smart Metering allows utility suppliers and customers to have a live feed of their usage, which is sent directly from the smart meter itself to the supplier via a specific IoT (Internet of Things) system. Smart Meter are leading the charge for lower bills Smart meters use a variety of frequencies to send their data to its destination including Wi-Fi, GSM ZIGBEE, and various wireless ad hoc networks, among others. The benefits of smart metering include more accurate bills for customers allowing them a live feed of their usage with the ability to limit their usage if required. Modernising the country’s energy system creates a smart grid which is aiding efforts to provide low-carbon efficient and reliable energy to the country. CTI offers a range of different antenna solutions suitable for a smart meter purposes, offering multiple different options including size, frequency and mounting type allowing for various requirements. The GSM/4G/CH/SMA is an LTE/GSM Straight Stubby Antenna and one of our more popular options in the smart metering industry. This screw-mounted antenna is also available as a right-angled option (GSM/4G/CH/SMA_90) and can be mounted directly to the smart meter. The antenna uses GSM frequencies LTE700, GSM850, ISM868, GSM900, ISM915, GSM1800, GSM1900, 2.1 GHZ (3G) and LTE2700. It manages all of this whilst only measuring 51mm x 9mm. The A0100/4PL on the other hand is an LTE/GSM Colinear Antenna suitable for outdoor usage. This wall-mounted antenna uses GSM and LTE along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The A0100/4PL is much larger than the GSM/4G/CH/SMA measuring 381.50MM X 155.5MM0 X 36MM and comes with a mounting bracket to ensure it remains securely in its mounted location. The benefits of using this antenna include an improved signal strength when it is not sufficient inside. One of our waterproof antenna solutions is the AEB690-WP, which is especially useful for water metering applications. This body-mounted antenna uses GSM across several frequencies to provide a clear signal. The small compact size of this antenna makes it the ideal solution for connecting in tight spaces such as to a manhole cover, with the high-quality threaded fixing bolt and high-tack adhesive tape eliminating rotation during fitment ensuring correct Finally, we have the AG360WB, which is also a waterproof GSM/LTE Strip Antenna with a wall bracket, suitable for use both internally, or externally for improved signal strength. This wall-mounted antenna features LTE, GSM, Wi-Fi, ZIGBEE, and Bluetooth and measures 130MM X 12MM X 6.6MM. The AG360WB is especially useful for mounting away from the smart meter due to its wall mounting capability along with its strip antenna design. For more information on any of our antennas and how we can help you with your smart metering operation feel free to contact our team or visit our Bespoke Solutions page to find a solution fit for you. Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook page for all the latest in CTI. ]]> The 3G Shutdown: Is it time to panic yet /the-3g-shutdown-is-it-time-to-panic/ Mon, 16 May 2022 13:44:44 +0000 /?p=7648 The introduction of 5G networks has been a massive success for many different industries, allowing for increased speeds and greater efficiency in their workflow patterns due to the lightening fast connection provided. Despite the need to upgrade antennas and equipment to enable compatibility with the new 5G services the take up of the new tech has been incredibly popular. Of course with the introduction of 5G many phone networks are moving forward with shutting down the 3G networks. This is due to phone companies only being allowed a limited supply of the spectrum, the more connections they have, the slower the introduction of 5G will be so it is only logical to bring in the 3G shutdown sooner rather than later and hasten the move to 5G. 3G devices left out in the cold However, the shutdown of 3G is not without its problems, many older devices still require a 3G signal to function, indeed many companies rely of the service to continue operating. It’s not just phones and smart devices that use 3G, many cars need it for navigation, medical equipment, fire alarms and ankle monitors all need the service to function. Also, while 4G and 5G services are widely available these services don’t cover everywhere, businesses in more remote areas could see them sent back to the dark ages following the shutdown with systems becoming completely non-functional. This may come across as alarmist but for some it is a real worry if their business will be able to function efficiently enough following the shutdown. The grass is always greener On the plus side, with the reduction in 3G services networks will be able to more rapidly introduce 5G, bringing connectivity to many where they previously had none. The 5G network has so far proved a more reliable faster service allowing operations to take a fraction of the time they would on 3G networks. Most major mobile networks expect full 5G coverage in late 2022 meaning almost anywhere you should be able to receive a 5G signal ensuring those previously mentioned remote business should be able to maintain their businesses functionality at a high level possibly even better than the current level of service they are providing right now. So, is it time to panic? In a word, no. Although the 3G shutdown is currently happening (in the US AT+T shutdown its 3G services in February 2022 with T-Mobile following in March) the process is slow and many networks will inform you if you will lose your 3G service long in advance of the shutdown, either by E-mail or by letter. However, it is important to keep an eye on the situation as it progresses as once the 3G shutdown takes place, they won’t be turning it back on again. If you feel you do need to upgrade your operation to either 4G or even 5G make sure you get in touch with experts to determine the best approach for you, while 5G may be the new shiny thing it still isn’t available everywhere yet so 4G may be the best option for you. Why not get in touch with our team to discuss your options and take a look at our bespoke services to see how we can help you cope with the 3G shutdown. ]]> The ever-evolving world of IoT and how CTI can help you connect /iot-and-how-cti-help-connect/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:10:54 +0000 /?p=7624

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CarterThe Science of PaulWife of the Godsaprilastride a pink horsekosher killkyra davisleonid mcgillno one knows you're hererachel howzellrobert greersterling anthonyvanityvengence and a weekend in Vegaswalter mosleyMyst Noir: African-American MysteriesMysteries written by African-Americans and/or featuring African-American sleuthsnoreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)Blogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-441104762322566078Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:43:00 +00002015-08-07T07:43:54.259-07:00Featured Titles<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="211" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="; to Buy!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In this sophisticated thriller, lawyer Jay Porter, hero of Attica Locke’s bestseller <em>Black Water Rising,</em> returns to fight one last case, only to become embroiled once again in a dangerous game of shadowy politics and a witness to how far those in power are willing to go to win.</div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="208" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="; to Buy!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Blanche White returns to Farleigh, North Carolina for the summer to help her best friend with her catering business. It’s a homecoming rich with the potential for new romance and fraught with the pain of facing the man who raped her at knife-point years ago but was never prosecuted for the crime. Shortly after Blanche arrives, a young woman is murdered and the clues point to the rapist. Blanche investigates, determined not to let him get away with another crime…</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="200" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="; to Buy!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div id="iframeContent" style="text-align: justify;"> Xavier Knight was an angel—until Heaven kicked him out. Now he’s a private detective in New Orleans, trying to put his old immortal life behind him while avoiding Lucifer’s bounty hunters. But when his latest case uncovers a plot to end the world with a supernatural drug, he’ll need all the otherworldly help he can get to stop it. An apprentice mage on the run, a nosy storefront psychic, a vial of angel blood, and a surly cherub are hardly the stuff of legends. But they’re all he’s got.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="210" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="; to Buy!</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In the fifth Leonid McGill novel,  Leonid is approached by an unemployed office manager named Hiram Stent to track down the whereabouts of his cousin, Celia, who is about to inherit millions of dollars from her father's side of the family. Leonid declines the case, but after his office is broken into and Hiram is found dead, he gets reeled into the underbelly of Celia's wealthy old-money family. It's up to Leonid to save who he can and incriminate the guilty...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> 2015_08_01_archive.html#441104762322566078noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-1719195242376852428Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:51:00 +00002015-04-09T12:53:18.821-07:00Featured Title & Mystery News<div style="text-align: center;"> <u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Featured Title</b></span></u><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="204" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When Blanche White moved north to Boston, she believed it would be a better place to raise her kids, especially after she got them into an elite private school. But now her children are becoming elitist and judgmental, acquiring more attitude than education. So when she and her kids are invited to Amber Cove, an exclusive resort in Maine for wealthy blacks, Blanche jumps at the chance to see how the other half lives and maybe stop her kids turning into people she doesn’t want to know. When one of the guests kills himself, and another is electrocuted in her bathtub, Blanche becomes an accidental detective once again, using her sharp wit and keen social insight to peel back some disturbing color and class distinctions within the black community that may have driven someone to murder. Click <a href="; for more info.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> <style> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br />2015_04_01_archive.html#1719195242376852428noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-3592565958493278903Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:19:00 +00002015-01-16T11:34:42.509-08:00Featured Titles for December/January 2014/15<iframe style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" 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+00002014-03-02T09:16:42.279-08:00Featured Mysteries Spring 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="200" /></a></div> <b>KILL TWO BYRDS by Steven Lockett </b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sometimes home is the last place you want to be, even if it is sunny south Florida. Returning to D.C. from an overseas assignment, Bernard Byrd finds two separate letters summoning him back to Delray Beach.  Palm trees and sandy beaches are the furthest things from his mind—he still has nightmares about his involvement in an old tragedy that occurred there, and it’s been years since he's shown his face.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But while he isn't itching for a homecoming, he finds the letters too intriguing. One is from a stranger named Kayla Chalmers, who claims to be a friend of his late Uncle Marvin, and who seems to know all about him. The other is from a lawyer representing his uncle's estate and calling on Bernard and Kayla to come and claim their inheritance, together. Bernard was estranged from his uncle his last years, and it was common knowledge that Marvin had died disgraced and penniless. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What could he possibly have to leave anybody, least of all him? Bernard decides to go home, if only to validate his skepticism. But connecting with family and the seedier side of his hometown proves both bittersweet and violent—long after a man is dead and buried, he can still tell secrets, secrets that some would gladly kill to know.  <b>Buy</b>: <a href="; <a href=" & NOBLE</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="213" /></a></div> <b>MURDER AT CAPE THREE POINTS By Kwei Quartey</b><br /> <br /> t Cape Three Points on the beautiful Ghanaian coast, a canoe washes up at an oil rig site. The two bodies in the canoe—who turn out to be a prominent, wealthy, middle-aged married couple—have obviously been murdered; the way Mr. Smith-Aidoo has been gruesomely decapitated suggests the killer was trying to send a specific message—but what, and to whom, is a mystery. The Smith-Aidoos, pillars in their community, are mourned by everyone, but especially by their niece Sapphire, a successful pediatric surgeon in Ghana's capital, Accra.<br /> <br /> She is not happy that months have passed since the murder and the rural police have made no headway. When the Ghanaian federal police finally agree to get involved, Detective Inspector Darko Dawson of the Accra police force is sent out to Cape Three Points to investigate. Pretty as the coast is, he is not happy to be sent away from his wife and two sons, the younger of whom is recovering from a heart operation. And the more he learns about the case, the more convoluted and dangerous it becomes. Three Points has long been inhabited by tribal villages of subsistence fishers, but real estate entrepreneurs and wealthy oil companies have been trying to bribe the tribes to move out. Dawson roots out a host of motives for murder, ranging from personal vendettas to corporate conspiracies. <b>Buy</b>: <a href="; <a href=" & NOBLE</a><br /> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="227" /></a></div> <b>LOUISIANA BIGSHOT by Julie Smith</b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meet the hottest detective duo in New Orleans--she’s Queen Latifah. He’s Danny DeVito. Or they would be if this were a movie--in print, they’re Talba Wallis and Eddie Valentino. Talba’s got the beauty, the brains, the computer savvy, the poetic soul,the youth, the right demographic, and the sass. Eddie’s got the detective agency. Also a short fuse and yes, wisdom. Not only do they make it work, they’ve got chemistry. <br /> <br /> And they need every skill and ounce of courage they can summon in this intricate tale of a decades-old conspiracy only now coming home to roost, with the murder of Talba’s friend Babalu Maya. Babalu is actually Clayton Robineau, daughter of the local banker in a small Louisiana town that bears her name, a town buried under the weight of its own malevolent past. <br /> <br /> Something terrible happened to Clayton as a child, but it was far from the usual “something terrible”. As Talba and Eddie investigate, they find it was an injury—both pscyhic and physical--so bizarre, so shameful and damning that almost anyone in town would kill to cover it up. Or so it seems to the New Orleans duo as they dodge bullets and what passes for the law in this malignant enclave, fetid with the rot of its corruption, yet determined to keep its sordid skeletons buried. <b>Buy</b>: <a href="; </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="211" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>IN STRICT CONFIDENCE By Dwayne Joseph </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans of John Grisham and Mary Higgins Clark will love this suspenseful rollercoaster ride that doesnt let up until the very end… Psychiatrist Allen Kline is forced to make the agonizing choice of life over death when a killer approaches him with the horrific news that he has abducted Allen's two sons. Who the killer is and why he has chosen Allen to victimize is a question the doctor struggles to answer. What he discovers just may haunt him forever. Things aren’t always what they seem… </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Detective Ben McCallum is on a mission. Someone is viciously murdering little boys and Ben knows the pain all too well. His son was one of the victims and now, it’s up to Ben to bring the killer to justice . . . before two more young boys die. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As Ben struggles to put aside his personal demons to track a killer hellbent on revenge, he’ll discover the killer’s motives hit close to home and everyone will discover things aren’t always what they seem. In Strict Confidence is an intense, harrowing tale that will shock, surprise and satisfy readers with each suspenseful word and doesn’t let up until the very last page. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Buy</b>: <a href="; <a href=" & NOBLE</a> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="320" width="192" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>NOWHERE TO GO AND ALL DAY TO GET THERE BY Gar Anthony Haywood </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Two short mysteries featuring amateur sleuths Joe and Dottie Loudermilk. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Buy</b>: <a href="; </div> 2014_02_01_archive.html#5726872560398691110noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-8212574708472092641Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:23:00 +00002013-11-01T12:23:41.982-07:00Fall/Winter: Featured Titles<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="212" /></a></div> <span class="book-item-summary"></span><b><span class="book-item-summary">Anybody's Daughter</span></b><br /> <a href=" class="book-item-summary">Pamela Samuels-Young</span></b></a><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span class="book-item-summary">When 13-year-old Brianna is ensnarled in the horrifying world of human sex trafficking, her Uncle Dre, a man with his own criminal past, scours the dark corners of L.A. determined to find her. Dre ultimately comes up with a daring plan that puts many lives in danger—including his own. But will he find Brianna before it's too late?</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <b><span class="book-item-summary">Chill Run</span></b><br /> <span class="book-item-summary"><b><a href=" Brooks</a> </b></span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span id="ext-gen8065" style="font-size: small;">Starving author Eddie Barrow, Jr., will do anything to get a book deal with a NYC publisher. Even if it means getting  caught by the media while engaging in S&M with a female celebrity as a publicity stunt. What Eddie gets instead are details of a billion dollar fraud scheme from a suicidal client who's fatally shot minutes later. Now on the run from the law and the killers, Eddie seeks help from two unlikely friends—an alcoholic and a dominatrix. With few resources, Eddie races to clear his name, unveil the fraud scheme, and expose the killers before he becomes their next victim.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="211" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span id="ext-gen8065" style="font-size: small;">The Red Queen Dies</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href=" id="ext-gen8065" style="font-size: small;">Frankie Y. Bailey</span></b></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span id="ext-gen8065" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span id="freeText60192472197516943">The year is 2019, and a drug used to treat soldiers for post-traumatic stress disorder, nicknamed "Lullaby," has hit the streets. Swallowing a little pill erases traumatic memories, but what happens to a criminal trial when the star witness takes a pill and can't remember the crime? When two women are murdered in quick succession, biracial police detective Hannah McCabe is charged with solving the case. In spite of the advanced technology, including a city-wide surveillance program, a third woman is soon killed, and the police begin to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. But the third victim, a Broadway actress known as “The Red Queen,” doesn’t fit the pattern set by the first two murders.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="200" /></a></div> <b><span id="freeText60192472197516943">In the Beginning</span></b><br /> <a href=" id="freeText60192472197516943">Abby Vandiver</span></b></a><br /> <span id="freeText60192472197516943"><br /></span> In the Beginning is set in 1997 and finds Biblical Archaeologist Justin Dickerson unhappy with her life. She has decided to run away from her problems. Intervening, her mentor asks that she go with him to the Fifty Year Jubilee commemorating the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Jerusalem. There she finds that in 1949 Jerusalem some of the 2,000 year old manuscripts, hidden in clay pots in the caves of Qumran, may have been destroyed. Justin, obsessed with this revelation, is determined to get to the bottom of the deceit. Uncontrollable emotion takes hold of her, and family and faith help guide her as she unfolds the truth of Earth's ancient mysteries discovering wht really happened In the Beginning . . .</div> 2013_11_01_archive.html#8212574708472092641noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-8136345420331096341Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:14:00 +00002013-01-01T09:15:09.622-08:00MystNoir's Featured Mysteries for Winter 2013<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="211" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Caren Gray manages Belle Vie, a sprawling antebellum plantation that sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, where the past and the present coexist uneasily. The estate's owners have turned the place into an eerie tourist attraction, complete with full-dress re-enactments and carefully restored slave quarters. Outside the gates, a corporation with ambitious plans has been busy snapping up land from struggling families who have been growing sugar cane for generations, and now replacing local employees with illegal laborers. Tensions mount when the body of a female migrant worker is found in a shallow grave on the edge of the property, her throat cut clean. </div> <br /> Click <a href="; to buy the book!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="213" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> She’s a cop-turned defense lawyer. Her husband is a research scientist. She lives in a half-million-dollar home. Yet on this night, Andrea Wilson—a woman who seemingly has everything—awakens to a living nightmare. Her husband Paul is dead, she’s covered in his blood, and the police are banging on her door. Andrea doesn’t remember what happened, but she knows how it looks. With just a split second to make a choice, Andrea decides to run, and in doing so, risks everything in an attempt to clear her name. Enter Detective Mike Coletti. He and Andrea shared a relationship once. Now all they share is the chase. As Andrea races to prove her innocence and Coletti struggles to track her down, they each uncover clues about the mystery of Paul’s death. Along the way, Andrea uncovers the biggest mystery of all: Is her husband actually still alive?</div> <div> <div> <br /> Click <a href="; to buy the book!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="213" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A brutal murder, missing documents and an unscrupulous opposing counsel lead attorney Vernetta Henderson on a quest for justice—and ultimately—revenge. The hotshot L.A. lawyer takes on a corporation with a long history of discriminating against women. While Vernetta simply wants justice for her clients, the corporation’s hired gun wants to win . . . and she doesn’t care how. On the home front, Vernetta’s infamous sidekick Special has finally found true love. But is the price more than she’s willing to pay?</div> <br /> Click <a href="; to buy the book!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="204" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ten’s soon-to-be-adopted daughter, Chela, runs into old friend Maria from her earlier days as a prostitute in Los Angeles. The pair dives into the South Beach club scene, but Maria mysteriously goes missing. When Maria’s body washes ashore, Chela and the authorities fear that her suspicious death is connected to a serial killer preying on young prostitutes. Tennyson believes he knows who the killer is, but the suspect escapes when the actor-detective tries to capture him.When it’s believed the suspected killer may have committed suicide, things return to normal for Ten and his family. But the respite doesn’t last long, and Tennyson discovers someone is after him, his girlfriend, and Chela. Realizing it’s the killer who’s terrorizing him, Ten is presented with a lose-lose dilemma: save his daughter or the woman he loves.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  Click <a href="; to buy the book!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="208" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Love is in the air in Willow, Ohio, but not for teacher Kendra Clayton. Her lawyer boyfriend, Carl, dumped her and moved away and the other man she thought she could count on, Reverend Morris Rollins, has romantically hooked up with her nemesis, Detective Trish Harman. Even Kendra's grandmother has a new man in her life, a widower named Leonard Duncan, who Kendra doesn't trust for a minute. Adding to Kendra's misery is murderer Stephanie Preston, who Kendra was set to testify against, is on the loose and may be seeking revenge. Making matters worse, Kendra discovers the dead body of local art dealer, Justin Ramey during the reception for recent art school graduate Joy Owens. Joy is hardly Kendra's favorite person. So When Joy asks her to find Justin's killer because her best friend, Pia--Justin's estranged daughter--is the prime suspect, Kendra tells her to take a hike. But when Joy tells Kendra she has some juicy dirt on her grandmother's new man, and will only give it up if she agrees to help her clear Pia, Kendra grudgingly finds herself teamed up with Joy Owens in the hunt for a murderer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">                        </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">    Click <a href="; to buy the book! </div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> 2013_01_01_archive.html#8136345420331096341noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497910675738050480.post-7139406717134588096Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +00002012-10-18T08:28:26.355-07:00Cover Reveal: Sly, Slick & Wicked By Angela Henry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="425" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <span style="font-size: large;"><b>COMING NOVEMBER 2012! </b></span></div> <br /> Dumped by her boyfriend, stalked by an escaped murderer out for revenge, and ignored by friends and family busy with their own love lives, Kendra Clayton is not having fun. When she stumbles  over the dead body of local art dealer Justin Ramey, things get even worse. Kendra's least favorite person, Joy Owens, needs her help to clear her best friend <style> </style> —of his murder. And she won't take no for an answer!2012_10_01_archive.html#7139406717134588096noreply@blogger.com (The Crime Sistahs)

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