Top Tablet Computers

With the large number of tablets on the market today, it can be difficult to choose the right one for your specific needs. These high-quality options are each equipped with various features that make checking email, watching movies, and browsing the web easier and more portable:

iPad Mini
The iPad Mini is an all-around great choice for anyone looking for a more portable computing experience. This 7" tablet features 3.1 million pixels, advanced wireless technologies, 10 hours of battery life, and the ability to use Apple apps like GarageBand, iMovie, and Pages completely for free.

iPad Air
The iPad Air is the perfect tablet for users looking for the most portable, lightweight design for frequent travelling or commuting. It weighs only one pound and is 20% thinner than even the iPad Mini, but the iPad Air still features powerful apps, ultrafast wireless, and 3.1 million pixels for the best user experience. A 10" screen makes the iPad Air appealing for watching Netflix.

Nexus 7
Google's Android-powered Nexus 7 tablet is an efficient, capable choice that's also quite affordable. With a 7" display screen, 2.3 million pixels, 2GB of RAM, and hundreds of apps, the Nexus 7 is a deal at just $229.

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Season’s Greetings!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season with all the warmth and splendor this time of year has to offer. Happy Holidays!

Discover Basketball History with These Great Sports Books

Avid basketball fans are lucky to have numerous places to read about their favorite sport online, with sites like ESPN.com and NBA.com offering the latest standings, stats, and news, and a variety of blogs providing thoughtful analyses of great games and hot teams.

Over the years, basketball has occasioned quite a few extraordinary books which capture the history and nuance of the game in ways that even casual fans can can appreciate. Here are three of the best:

The Jordan Rules
Taking its name from a tactic once used to defend Michael Jordan, The Jordan Rules recounts a season Jordan's early career. In the book, author Sam Smith shows how Jordan and his team came together to win their very first championship.

Seven Seconds or Less
Jack McCallum's book chronicles a season spent with a team that changed the course of pro basketball: the 2005-2006 Phoenix Suns. Led by MVP point guard Steve Nash, the Suns played fast and inspired other teams to imitate their high-scoring style.

The Art of A Beautiful Game
Rather than focusing on a single team for a single season, The Art of a Beautiful Game offers a tour through the sport by focusing on specific events common to basketball games — like a dunk, a rebound, or a blocked shot — and on players whose talents help make the sport a joy to watch.

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LA Pizza Land: Valencia’s Best Pizza

Great pizza is hard to find. Considered Valencia’s best pizza by many, LA Pizza Land offers an array of pizza shop goodies for both eat in and take out. LA Pizza Land offers a variety of great tasting pies, including a deluxe pizza complete with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The vegetarian pizza is a veggie lover’s dream, while the Alfredo pizza features the sauce of the same name in addition to fresh garlic and your choice of chicken or shrimp. That is just the tip of the iceberg where pizza is concerned, LA Pizza Land lives up to its name with its selection of specialty pizzas. Of course the other menu items are just as terrific. They include calzones, pitas, soups and salads, as well as kebab plates including beef, chicken, lamb, and even a salmon kebab for seafood lovers.

LA Pizza Land
23874 Copper Hill Drive
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-1777
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-pizza-land-valencia

Simplify Job Searching with These Three Websites

Are you a recent college graduate looking for that elusive first job? Are you an adult looking to switch careers? No matter your station in life or your level of experience, these easy-to-navigate websites can help simplify your job search.

Indeed
One of the most popular job search sites for both employers and potential employees, Indeed is a great resource for your job search because of its large number of users. By asking only the most basic “What?” and “Where?” questions, Indeed presents you with an impressive number of job prospects that you may not have considered. You can even post your resume to Indeed’s resume database in case a company has an opening that needs filled quickly – who knows, maybe that perfect job is looking for you, too!

LinkedIn
The focal social media website for the business world, LinkedIn operates like an online networking event. Create your personal profile, add your most professional headshot, upload your resume and you’ll have online profile tailored for business. LinkedIn also features job postings and company profiles to help you browse potential jobs as you extend your circle of connections.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook
Don’t let the long name fool you – the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a simple, straightforward tool designed to give people insights into their careers of choice. On it you’ll find hundreds of occupations listed with information on salaries, responsibilities, and required skills and education.

Play A Round at the Best Course in Ventura County: Elkins Ranch Golf Course

Widely regarded as the best golf course in Ventura County, Elkins Ranch Golf Course offers 18 holes of PGA certified championship course amid a gorgeous background of California orange groves. Located in the quaint small town of Fillmore, this is a top-class course nestled into a calm, bucolic setting. The views from the course are phenomenal, with the Sespe and San Cayetano mountains looming in the distance and the sweet country air blowing through. Originally carved out of the Elkins family’s 110-acre citrus ranch in 1961, the course has become a popular destination for local golfers who remark that the course is kept in exceptional condition and the greens fees are very reasonable. However, that means that it can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, so be ready to wait a bit between holes. Regulars also rave about the snack shop before the 10th tee, which makes some of the best hamburgers in town.

Elkins Ranch Golf Course
1386 Chambersburg Road
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-1121
www.elkinsranchgc.com

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Today we pay tribute to the men and women who have fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom. Thank you, veterans!

Three Space Saving Ideas for Apartment Renters

With all the stuff we have in our lives, our apartments can get pretty crowded. Each item might seem like a necessity, making it hard to part with anything. One solution? Maximize your space by finding space-saving storage solutions. Here are three ideas:

Hang pots, pans, and utensils
In many homes, the kitchen becomes a magnet attracting stuff, causing cabinets and drawers to fill up fast. One solution is to use hooks to hang stuff like mugs, utensils, and pots and pans. That way it'll be out of the way when you need to use the counter space, but ready at hand when you're set to cook.

Use your dresser drawers effectively
Dresser drawers offer storage to complement your closets. And one simple trick can help you use them more effectively: store your clothes filed front-to-back (like you'd do while shelving books) instead of simply stacking them.

Find multi-use furniture
An ottoman can double as storage for blankets and pillows. The space beneath your bed can hide plastic storage containers, and some bed frames even include drawers. Multi-use furniture can keep your stuff stored… and out of sight.

17 Space-Saving Solutions for Small Kitchens [Houzz]
Top 10 Space-Saving Household Projects [Lifehacker]
10 Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom [Freshome]

Reminder: Today’s Election Day

Be sure to get out and vote today!

Noah’s New York Bagels: East Coast Tastes

If people tell you that you can’t get a decent bagel in California, send them to Noah’s New York Bagels. Noah’s has places all over the country, bringing the authentic tastes of New York City everywhere it can. The Valencia Marketplace houses the Noah’s in Stevenson Ranch, so you too can enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch. Walk up to the counter and check out the varieties of bagels, from classic plain and egg to more interesting varieties. You’re also going to take some time to figure out what kind of “schmear” you want, in a variety of sweet and savory flavors. Pair it up with a fresh coffee, and you are good to go!  

Noah’s New York Bagels
25904 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 254-9474
http://www.yelp.com/biz/noahs-bagels-stevenson-ranch