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Thursday, January 31, 2013
50+ Events in Social Media, Online Marketing, PR and more
Why Every Responsible Adult Needs a Credit Card
In the modern world, paper money is not just an ever disappearing aspect of the economy, it is a very limited monetary unit. You can't use cash to make online purchases. Checks are only secure enough to use to pay bills to trusted companies. The same is true of most bank bill-pay programs. Cash is easy to steal and rarely traceable. Credit cards, on the other hand, offer the ability to carry high amounts of purchasing power with you wherever you go with very limited personal risk. Just as importantly, cards are the primary online and international purchasing medium in the global economy.
Review: Classic Shell brings the Start menu to Windows 8 for free
Windows 8 doesn't have a Start button. If you don't think that's something that needs fixing, you're probably in the minority, at least for now. Maybe in time, Windows 8's Modern-style Start Screen will grow on users and it'll turn out Microsoft was right all along. Until that happens, there's a flourishing niche of aftermarket utilities that bring the Start button (and menu) back to Windows 8, from excellent ones like Stardock's Start8, to ones that add value like Pokki. But you don't need to pay to get a Start button: There's one tool that's free, open-source, and very customizable. Meet Classic Shell.
Unlike most Start menu replacements, Classic Shell has been around for a while. Its first version came out in November 2009, long before Windows 8 was even close to public. At the time, it was meant to fix interface annoyances in Windows Vista. That was version 0.9 (the first publicly available version), and today, more than three years later, it's at version 3.6.4. As software projects are wont to do, Classic Shell grew over time, and now consists of three separate parts: Classic Explorer, Classic Start Menu, and Classic IE9.
That tendency of software projects to grow and morph over time is exactly what Classic Shell sets out to fix. It doesn't try to invent anything new: In the project's own words, Classic Shell is "a collection of features that were available in older versions of Windows but were later removed." You're not going to find any groundbreaking UI innovations here, and in my eyes, that's a good thing. These are interface patterns that worked and that Microsoft took away for reasons unknown.
Classic Shell's most newsworthy component is Classic Start Menu, and it's stellar. Hit the Windows key on your keyboard, and up pops a Start menu, just like you remember it from Windows 7 (or Windows Vista, or Windows XP?you can choose your own skin). Start typing to search for programs, hit Enter to launch. Search is blazing fast. You can pin items to the Start menu, and customize every aspect of it. Never use the Printers item? No problem, you can easily make it go away. In other words, Classic Start Menu is just like the Start Menu you know and love, only more customizable.
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GetGlue begins to monetize with Pepsi as big launch partner
Big social TV news today. GetGlue has announced that Pepsi will be there big launch partner in their first foray into monetization. Promoted Entries will launch for the Superbowl with “new sponsorship units available across GetGlue show feeds and the guide.” Here are the details. continued…
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Hotel review: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodphur, India
There are hotels with royal connections. And then there is the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Rajasthan, which, despite offering accommodation, is still home to the Maharajah of Jodphur...
Syria Accuses Israel Of Bombing Its Military Facility
Israel's air force bombed a military facility in western Syria, according to Syrian media. It's a development that could further complicate the already volatile conditions in the region.
Choosing The Right Lending Company - Get Out Of Debt The Right Way
In today's world there is so many opportunities and things to see, that we do not always posses the needed finances to get what we always wanted or what we really need. That is why there are so many different loan and credit options to choose from. But, this not only doesn't ease up our struggle, but makes it even more difficult.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Importance of Credit Card Processing System for Small Businesses
Few small points regarding Credit Card processing can help your business to prosper and reach out to a much wider customer base. So if you want your business to make a place of its own in the market, its time to use the credit card processing system.
Five tips to get that online tax return in before midnight Thursday deadline
With two million self-assesment tax returns yet to be filed online before tomorrow night's deadline, we present five survival tips to getting yours in on time.
Auto Loans - How to Keep Your Monthly Payments Low
The difficulties of the economic conditions nowadays make us want to have more savings and less out-of-pocket spending. Lower school fees or even our monthly payments need to be kept to a minimum. We want all of them to have the lowest rates if possible. This had been one of the major concerns of many parents today. Since many of us cannot afford to hand-in a cash just to have a car, we tend to submit ourselves on having an auto loan.
Black Africans Feeling Left Out
Many African-born immigrants are considered 'African-American,' but with different histories and cultures than we typically associate with black culture in America. Host Michel Martin speaks to writer Wayetu Moore about her recent article, 'How the Africans Became Black.'
Milky Way directs dung beetles: How a beetle can use the stars to navigate its way across the deserts of Africa
Like sailors of old and Saharan nomads, the scarab can orientate itself by watching the sky.
Karen Kazaryan: Sextortionist blackmailed 350 women to strip then took pictures of them via Skype
Karen 'Gary' Kazaryan, 27, of California, is accused of hacking into his victims' Facebook and e-mail accounts to search for nude pictures then using them to blackmail the women.
Strategies to Help You Get Guaranteed Approval Car Financing
Getting guaranteed approval car financing is no dream. You can easily get approved for an auto loan by using strategies and tips mentioned in this article. Read it to secure the car loan program of your choice without any trouble.
You Don't Need A Business Plan! Dixit Successful Multimillionaire Businessman Gurbaksch Chahal
Or do you? In order to run your business on a daily basis, of course you don't, particularly if you are at your early beginnings and you are building your business. Don't you believe this is true?
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Cyber crime sentencing is out of whack
Just a few years ago, malicious hackers could steal millions of dollars, send billions of spam messages, or infect millions of computers with viruses, yet still escape jail time. Now, cyber criminal prosecutions are on the rise along with prison time.
The end of injections? Painless 'tattoo' can apply DNA vaccines through a stick-on patch
Researchers at MIT hope the microneedle patch could deliver next generation DNA vaccines safely and easily.
A guide to New Orleans during the Superbowl AND Mardi Gras
New Orleans doesn't need a big event to put on its poshest frock, so imagine how dressed up the Big Easy will be next month when Mardi Gras and the Superbowl descend.
Exclusive 'This Is The End' Set Visit: Seth Rogen Welcomes The Apocalypse
Jonah Hill and friends hunker down at James Franco's pad during our 2013 preview.
By Kevin P. Sullivan, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
The cast of "This is the End"
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ito: Think twice about immortality and the singularity
The director of the MIT Media Lab said sci-fi visions of computers and humans emphasize the wrong priorities for development. Technological progress should aim for resilience, not efficiency.
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Two Essential Ingredients To Trading The Foreign Exchange (Forex) Currency Market Successfully
There is a good deal of mystique and hearsay about the biggest financial market anywhere. This is odd when one sees how big it is. Here we look two straightforward aspects that cut through to the core of forex trading.
Activities to Do With Your Toddler During Christmas Break
Nothing like spending the holiday's with family. There's tons of bonding time and togetherness. Sometimes a little too much. After spending a few days with no schedule parents and kids may start to get some cabin fever. Plan some outings and create fun holiday memories! Since it's too cold to head outdoors for too long, here are some great options to consider.
Cheever joins Prema?s line-up
Eddie Cheever has completed Prema Powerteam's line-up for this year's European Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year-old Italian, whose father Eddie scored nine podiums during his Formula 1 career and won the Indianapolis 500, will partner Raffaele Marciello, Alex Lynn and Lucas Auer in the four-car squad of Dallara-Mercedes F312s.
Monday, January 28, 2013
We're not stepmonsters! One writer reveals the loneliness of being a stepmother ... but says that it IS possible to form a special relationship with your partner's children
Dr Wednesday Martin said she was made to feel like a 'step-monster' by her two step daughters when she first married their father.
Cabinet meeting venue with map floor could be mistaken for James Bond secret lair - except Cameron was discussing high-speed rail link not overthrowing the world
The room - complete with a domed roof and suspended overhead screens - is a conference facility at Leeds Museum but looked more like a secret lair used by evil villains in James Bond.
Find the gap! The detached home in Northenden, Manchester, that's just 14ft wide and squeezed between two semis - with four inches to spare
Neighbours have been left astonished after Peter Hunter managed to squeeze a 14ft wide house (pictured) between two semi-detached homes in Northenden, Manchester.
'I never thought I'd see her alive again': Dog owner's delight as she is reunited with pet who went missing for EIGHT DAYS in -15C conditions
Three-year-old Cairn Terrier Maisie was found trapped by a tree on Dunwich Heath, east Suffolk, eight days after she first went missing during a walk with her owner Margaret Charles.
IndyCar revamps Iowa heat system
The IndyCar Series has altered the heat qualifying system for its Iowa Speedway round; lengthening the races, offering points and allowing drivers from opening heats to progress to the pole-deciding final. When the heat system was first used last year, drivers were split into three heat groups based on practice times. A trio of 30-lap races then decided the order, with heats one and two sorting the grid from row five backwards, and heat three determining the top eight positions in the starting line-up
Office worker, 24, fined �400 for dropping small sachet of SALT in front of litter warden
Laura Howells, 24, was fined �75 on-the-spot when a litter enforcement officer saw her drop the salt packet in Llanelli, west Wales, and a further �330 in court fees when she failed to pay it.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Forex Market - Forex Trading Explained
Forex trading refers to the trading of currencies. Forex trading helps facilitate a wide-range of activities, including currency exchange, and helps regulate the values of various currencies around the globe. These are essential functions for a global economy that now relies on international trade to fuel trillions of dollars worth of business activities.
Does my bum look bigger in this? More women are now injecting fat INTO their bodies than having it removed
The trend for women to increase the size of their bottoms to look like US stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian is catching on in the UK.
Crufts allow dog owners to treat their pets with hairspray after lifting ban on 'performance-enhancing' substances
Pets appearing at the famous dog show will now be allowed to be treated with substances such as hairspray after furious owners complained to organisers.
British families 'self-segregate' as whites abandon urban areas for countryside
Outer London boroughs including Enfield, Waltham Forest and Redbridge have seen their white British population drop by around a quarter over a decade.
Richard Graham: 'Short skirts and high heels risk rape' warning lands male MP in sexism storm
The comments by Richard Graham, pictured, sparked outrage among women's groups, just days after Joanna Lumley said women should dress demurely to avoid rape.
How knobbly knees could replace fingerprints: Scientists say MRI scans could be used to identify us
Researchers at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan say their technique is harder to fool than current iris and fingerprint systems.
Forex Market - Comparing Forex Investing to Other Investment Vehicles
There are dozens of ways to invest your money. You could buy stocks, start a business, purchase bonds, trade in commodities, invest in real estate, and trade on the Forex market, among other things. While the final decision boils down to what you feel most comfortable with, you should definitely give Forex trading a close look.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Practical Steps for Repairing Your Credit
Repairing your credit can be a challenge. We have some great tips for you on how to repair your credit and get on the right track.
Getting Exposed to the Argentine Default
Argentine Debt Warrants issued during the 2005 debt restructuring program shot up to 25% in two days trade ending 30th November. The rise came in the wake of US Federal Court staying the previous court order of Judge Griesa empowering Argentina with an additional three month period to settle disputes with its Debt holders who are suing the country for $1.3billion.
Frail pensioner choked to death on tablet given by nurse who ignored 'nil by mouth' sign and cried 'I've killed him'
Even though Norman Betchley, 81, from Colchester, was already very ill, the coroner at Chelmsford Coroners Court decided the tablet probably caused his death.
'Sadistic' paedophile who rushed into hospital carrying dying 15-month-old girl he fatally abused is jailed for 25 years
Barry McCarney will serve at least 25 years behind bars for killing Millie Martin. But Rachael Martin, the girl's mother, criticised the sentence at Belfast Crown Court, saying: '25 years isn't long enough.'
Forex Market - Forex Trading Explained
Forex trading refers to the trading of currencies. Forex trading helps facilitate a wide-range of activities, including currency exchange, and helps regulate the values of various currencies around the globe. These are essential functions for a global economy that now relies on international trade to fuel trillions of dollars worth of business activities.
Mortgage Interest Rates for FHA VA and HARP 2.0 Programs
Mortgage interest rates for FHA VA and HARP 2.0 programs are staying at near all time lows. With all the turmoil happening overseas and at home, mortgage interest rates will more than likely stay and hover around their all time lows for a bit.
Forex Trading: Forex Systems and Drawdown
Forex trading always has a cycle, and just like every other cycle, there are always ups and downs. Now, you want to ask yourself: how much will I likely lose after attaining a very high profit? The answer will depend on the measure that must be applied to the forex system of the trader which they also call as drawdown. When a trader's assets are reduced caused by a number of losing trades, it is called a drawdown.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Vacation off to a rough start: Italian tourist arrested in New York after he couldn't pay tab since he forgot wallet
Italian tourist Graziano Graziussi got an insider's view of the New York City justice system Monday night after he forgot his wallet and was unable to pay a hefty bill at Smith & Wollensky in Midtown.
Acer's Liquid E1 Android Phone is No Tidal Wave
We're starting to wonder if Acer's allergic to high-end smartphones. Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) next month, Acer decided it was time to splash the media with its Liquid E1 Android handset, a decidedly mid-range phone that would have seemed mighty impressive a year or two ago, but is rather ordinary today. The device has a 4.5-inch...
Primary school bans six-year-old boy Eddie Thompson from wearing Christian band in class for 'health and safety reasons'
Peter Thompson (pictured with his son Eddie), from Tickhill, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was left furious when his son was banned from wearing a Christian band by Estfeld Primary school.
The Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards Compared to Traditional Banking
Prepaid debit cards entered the financial market in 1990 when credit card companies realized that a large portion of the United States did not have the income or credit to qualify for a traditional credit card. At first, the prepaid cards came in the form of secured credit cards, but once they grew in popularity, financial institutions realized the potential to not only acquire customers who need credit cards, but also those who need bank account alternatives. Similar to that of how cellular companies have marketed themselves as alternatives to landlines for consumers, the concept of an "alternative" banking solution has taken off.
Keep Your Cool And Take The Risk
With the global marketing and sales arena getting broadened to all facets of trade, high risk online payment methods like national and international bank transfers and electronic checks have gained immense popularity. These methods of directly debiting from the customer's bank account and crediting to the trading company's account are widely employed by international companies and local businesses worldwide. These methods of instant or near instant payment methods, have almost become the new tradition in marketing, and companies are now insisting on such modes of payment, as they ensure prompt and tremendously speedy cash inflow, when compared with the old...
Home Ownership in the UK Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years
A study by the Home Owners Alliance shows that home ownership in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1988. It peaked in 2002 at 69.7 per cent but has now fallen to 64.7 per cent, more than 20 per cent below the number of the population who would like to own their own homes.
Preorder now: The Lloyd Flex Case for the Galaxy S3!
You wanted it, we've got it. Behold the Lloyd Flex Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3, available for preorder now from ShopAndroid.com. This TPU-style case is made from shock-absorbent and scratch-resistant material, perfect for protecting your precious GS3 from damange and dings. Plus it's slim and lightweight (unlike the lovable Lloyd that graces the back of the case), and it wraps all the way around the phone, to keep the display from hitting the tablet face-down.
It's available in four colors -- black (seen here), clear, smoke and green -- for $14.95 each. (That's 25 percent off, by the way.)
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Marketers Must Harness TV, Video Data in 2013, Mindshare Exec Says
LAS VEGAS -- Turning the plethora of available data about TV and video into insights for brands will be a critical goal for marketers in 2013, says Scott Sorokin, Global Digital Leader, Mindshare Worldwide, during an interview with Beet.TV at the Consumer Electronics Show. "There is so much more rich information to understand about who's seeing it, sharing it and dialoguing about it and using it. It has to be built into the models of value [for TV]," Sorokin tells us, adding that clients are increasingly investing in data technology and cloud-based data. Marketers and agencies need to work on applying this data to more accurately measure the value of the investments made in TV and video marketing, he adds. He also touches on his expectations for TV Everywhere in the year ahead and how video streaming is changing measurement for TV marketers. For more insight, check out this video interview.-This series from CES on GroupM is presented by YuMe.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Finding Patterns To Crochet Baby Hats - Keep Size In Mind
I realize that the title of this document can be somewhat misleading, but don't lose patience, it gets better! If you want a crochet pattern for a fancy hat, designer hat, beanie and/or a simple toque, they can all be found if you look in the right places and have determination to back you!
Can LTE-broadcast dam the mobile video deluge?
By multicasting popular content over cellular networks, carriers figure they can conserve valuable 4G capacity. But as consumers use their smartphones and tablets to personalize their multimedia consumption, the ship may have already sailed on multicast's potential.
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Can You Buy a Car With No Money Down? 4 Steps on How to Buy a Car With No Money Down
If you have no money to use as down payment for a car loan, you can still get the car. However, there are some advantages of purchasing a car and making a down payment. When you buy a car and make a down payment, it usually leads to low-interest rates which gives you low monthly payments.
Know When to Leave a Position
One problem many traders encounter is staying too long in a profitable position that they don't realize when the tide turns and the downward trend begins. There may be reasons why a trader can overstay in a position until it becomes too late or unprofitable.
ECN Broker Versus Market Maker - Which One Is Better?
There are basically two types of brokers - the Market Makers and the ECN Broker. And there is a ton of differences between the two which every forex trader must be aware of since his choice of a broker to use for his trading activities will greatly impact his trading performance.
Phil DeFranco To Discuss Gun Control With Vice President Joe Biden
In the wake of the tragedy at Newtown, Connecticut?s Sandy Hook Elementary School, Vice President of the United States Joe Biden met with a number of high-profile individuals and organizations that contribute to (or at least are alleged to contribute to) America?s gun problem. Biden led meetings and discussions with representatives from gun safety groups, the NRA, the video game industry, the Motion Picture Association of America, the Comcast Corporation, and more days before being sworn in for his second term in the office of Vice President. And now, days after the Presidential Inauguration, he?ll meet with Phil DeFranco. The YouTube personality, star of his eponymous online video news and pop culture program The Philip DeFranco Show, and creator of the YouTube Original news and pop culture program SourceFed will participate in a Fireside Hangout on Google+ on Thursday, January 24 at 1:45PM ET with the Vice President. The event marks the renewal of the White House?s ?series of conversations on Google+ with top administration officials.? From the Official Google Blog
Know More About Online Auto Loans Application Process
Welcome to the revolution of the auto loan industry! A new market has opened up just for you, so stressing and worrying about having no credit or bad credit can be a thing of the past. There is no more embarrassment for getting turned down at the bank for an auto loan because companies accept 100 percent of consumers like you.
Japanese Candle Patterns Abandoned Baby Candle Pattern
Forex Traders rely on candle patterns. But the candle patterns that most traders rely upon are interpreted and taught based on equity markets. Forex is a 24 hour six day weekly market and thus candle patterns have subtle but important differences. This brief article explains how to identify and interpret the abandoned baby candle pattern in Forex currency market chart.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The amazing interactive gym that can change its floor for different sports
Made from high powered LED light covered by layers of toughened glass coated in an ultra-strong anti-skid laminate, the smart floor lights up with different court markings at the touch of a button.
Bradford City captain Gary Jones speaks about famous Capital One Cup win and that photography with Jake Turton
As captain of what is already one of the most remarkable giant-killing cup teams in football history, Gary Jones perhaps felt as though he had no more emotion to spend when he finally arrived home from Bradford City’s Capital One Cup heroics at Aston Villa in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Dispatch from CES: Connected Appliances Will Emerge as an Ad Medium, GroupM's Gotlieb
LAS VEGAS -- Although Internet-connect home appliances are in extremely early stages, they will emerge as an important advertising medium for consumer products companies, predicts Irwin Gotlieb, Chairman of GroupM, the global media unit of WPP, in this interview at CES with Beet.TV Another emerging medium for advertisers will the ultra high-definition TV's unveiled by set makers at the big trade show.
Microsoft could help save Dell to further its own cloud ambitions
Microsoft is rumored to be in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in Dell's much-hyped buyout
Chase Credit Cards: Why The Instant Approval Program Is Good
The fact Chase credit cards can now be accessed instantly has made a big difference to bad credit borrowers. Access to extra funds, and the chance to rebuild credit reputation, are just two advantages.
Dawn Bailey Lockheed Martin: PA, 52, forced out of her job wins claim for unfair dismissal
Dawn Bailey, 52, right, resigned from her �75,000-a-year job at Lockheed Martin when her boss Stephen Ball, left, said her chronic illness sarcoidosis and depression was 'disruptive'.
Intel CTO: We're watching the rebirth of the PC
Intel Chief Technology Officer Justin Rattner says we're watching the transformation of the PC.
Rattner, who is attending the International CES show in Las Vegas, said the traditional PC couldn't survive in the age of the gadget. He said we're in the midst of the rebirth of the PC.
Kate portrait: Duchess of Cambridge painter Paul Emsley responds to critics
Though Kate herself, 31, said Paul Emsley's likeness of her was 'amazing' and 'brilliant', and her husband Prince William told the artist it was 'absolutely beautiful', critics dismissed it as 'rotten'.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Starcom's Amanda Richman on CES and a "Big Year for Digital Video"
Digital video is poised for a "big year" says Amanda Richman, President of Activation and Investment at the giant global media agency Starcom, in this interview with Beet.TV She says that Internet-connected TV's will be widely used as will "second screen" tablets and other devices. As technology evolves so will the role of media agencies who will be taking the lead in creating new advertising platforms in emerging media, not "retrofitting" what consumer electronics companies are bringing to market. In the interview, she give a preview of next week's CES and some of the emerging themes which she says will include an emphasis on cloud delivered media via multiple devices. Editor's Note: This segment has been produced as part of series of coverage of CES sponsored by SMG, Starcom MediaVest Group.
Exclusive 'Sin City' Details: Bruce Willis Will Return
Director Robert Rodriguez confirms to MTV News: 'Bruce is back, you'll be seeing him.'
By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Robert Rodriguez
Photo: MTV News
Google Image Search Testing New User Interface
A WebmasterWorld thread has a webmaster sharing a screen shot of a Google Image Search user interface Google has been testing for the past couple months...
Ashton Kutcher to attend Macworld conference as Steve Jobs
Ashton Kutcher, who will play former Apple boss Steve Jobs in the upcoming biopic jOBS, will open the annual Macworld/iWorld conference in San Francisco with a panel discussion on the film.
How fighting HIV with HIV 'could be a cure for AIDS'
A scientist from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research has worked out how to modify a protein in the virus, so that it instead provides lasting protection from the infection.
Stoner downplays V8 Supercars talk
Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has poured cold water on reports that he will race in the V8 Supercars series this year. The Australian, a two-time MotoGP champion, retired from the sport at the end of last season , having made his debut in the championship in 2006. At the time of announcing his retirement, Stoner said he would consider a move into V8 Supercars in the future
Google's Eric Schmidt and His Daughter Report On North Korean Trip
Perhaps it’s not quite the same level of importance as President Nixon’s famous visit to China, but Eric Schmidt’s journey to North Korea this month alongside New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson certainly evokes the image of the West reaching east to a nation that has been closed off from most parts of the world for a long...
Your Financial Plan Of Action May Not Include An Auto Title Loan
Finances work best with a plan of action. A monthly budget helps plan the everyday costs of living. Retirement plans will guide you in preparing for later in life. The better prepared we can be in all money situations; will prevent the stress filled last minute dashes for cash.
Monday, January 21, 2013
'Movie 43' Exclusive Red Band Footage
I don't know about you guys, but when it comes to stars like Emma Stone, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Jackman, we expect model behavior. In this exclusive (and very NSFW) footage from "Movie 43," the raunchy anthology comedy opening in theaters on January 25, those actors, along with many other A-listers, are acting out in [...]
BlackBerry Z10 Looks Like iPhone 5, Takes on Siri
RIM is set to announce the first devices running its new BlackBerry 10 operating system at an event on January 30. A lucky few, however, have already gotten their hands on what looks to be the new hardware, including German site TelekomPresse.
The site has the BlackBerry Z10, a touchscreen device with a similar look to some of the other popular smartphones out there -- especially the iPhone 5.
Curious to see how the two compared, they put them side-by-side in the video above, running through both the physical design of both devices as well as some of their features.
Notably, the video shows a Siri-like voice control functionality in BlackBerry 10, that we haven?t seen previous…
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Credit Cards For Business And Choosing The Most Appropriate One
Have you been thinking of finding out more information about best merchant account? Then read this article to find out more!
Group M's Irwin Gottlieb: Web Video Prices Likely to Fall
Don't bet on higher video CPMs in 2013. Even as demand rises for Web video, prices for video ads aren't likely to increase, says Irwin Gottlieb, chairman of global media investment company Group M, in an interview with Beet.TV. We spoke to the media thought leader about video consumption and how the supply-demand equation impacts digital video. "If the demand can't keep up with the growing supply of Web video, what happens to price? It falls," he says in this video interview. "One of the dynamics in play today is no matter how much we increase our demand for Web video, prices aren't going up. The allocation model isn't based on dollars; it's based on impressions."However, some of the premium sites are seeing higher prices for inventory, but by and large, Gottlieb doesn't expect CPMs to rise in digital video; a decrease is more likely. When it comes to devices, he says marketers don't care whether a video is viewed on a TV, computer, table or mobile phone as long as the consumer is exposed to the ad. The bigger distinction lies in whether viewers are "snacking" on programs or not. "If you are on YouTube and consuming short content, you are in a much different mindset than if you are watching a half-hour TV show or one-hour drama. The way you receive messages in a snack mode is different than in a full meal mode," he tells us.
Update from Hollywood: VH1 Doubles Down on GIF's for Big "Divas" Show
This Sunday's big, VH1 Divas show from the Shrine Auditorium in Hollywood has many of the digital elements of other live entertainment shows with vieo streaming from the red carpet and backstage, but in something of new wrinkle, the cable net is producing a large numer of animated GIF's of celebs. We spoke with Dan Sacher, VH1 SVP for digital, about the emerging use of GIF's on the site and on social networks. He explains how the short, silent moving photos are stitched together quickly and shared. VH1 will have a booth on the red carpet to record and produce GIF's with celebrities. Last month, we spoke with Tumblr founder David Karp about the renewed interest in GIF's, a format for simple moving images introduced in 1987. You can find that interview here.
Contract Mortgage Underwriting - Outsource Underwriting in Less Than 24 Hours
Contract mortgage underwriting services are readily available today. They are sold on the internet by several U.S based mortgage processing firms.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Celebrate the opening hockey weekend with NHL 2013 Live Wallpaper
After a lengthy lockout, the NHL season is finally starting this weekend. If you’re a puck head like I am, you’re going to want to check out the NHL 2013 Live Wallpaper app. Whether you want to show support for your team or just give your devices a little hockey makeover, this app is for you.
The initial download is free. But if you want it to do anything more, you’re going to have to pay for add-ons within the app. We're not really keen on this sort of business model ourselves, but it is what it is. Here are the prices:
- Live wallpaper only: $2.49 (1 team)
- Score clock only: $1.49
- Ringtone only: $0.99
- All Access Pass (unlocks everything): $6.99
The live wallpapers have an optional interactive puck, Winter Classic Mode, arena ticker, game events and sounds. You can also customize the flag style and what kind of arena you would like to see, whether it be a 2013 version or an older version from last year.
So whether or not you root for the Rangers, Penguins, Capitals or Sabres, the app has content to help you show off your fandom.
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Containing Costs With a Strategic Approach to Workers' Compensation Insurance
It is critical that business owners understand that a strategic approach to workers' compensation is just as important to cost savings as smart tax planning. Taking a smart, informed approach to workers' compensation insurance not only will protect from risk for the long term, it also protects small businesses.
will.i.am Calls Inauguration Weekend 'Historic And Nostalgic'
Black Eyed Peas mastermind says President Obama 'takes his time to speak to normal folk and important folk at the same.'
By James Montgomery
Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am attends the Inaugural Youth Ball on Sunday
Photo: Paul Morigi/ WireImage
Security and privacy talk mix with glitz and glam at Mega launch
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom relaunched his empire yesterday with Mega.co.nz, and celebrated with a glitzy launch event at his mansion outside of Auckland.
The event featured a performance by local musician Tiki Taane and his father, as well as a dramatisation of an armed offenders squad raid.
A helicopter with 'FBI' printed on the side at one point circled the crowd as men in black abseiled down the side of the Dotcom mansion. At the event, Dotcom spoke about why Mega was to be trusted with users' files, given that a significant number of Megaupload users had lost theirs.
"Well, of course I understand that some of our customers will have concerns because of what happened before. And there will be some that say, 'Hey, we'll wait a little bit and see what happens here before we sign up and become customers," Dotcom said."But there will be the early adopters. And it will be those who try it out, and I think once they see how great Mega is, the word will spread quickly and more people will sign up. And I'm actually more concerned about how I can manage the current growth because there are so many people signing up."
When asked why Mega was a safer business than Megaupload had been, Dotcom told the audience at Mega's launch that the service has been "scrutinised by lawyers like no other internet start-up in history."
"Every single pixel of this website has been checked for some kinds of issues. Our lawyers have made sure that we are fully compliant with the law," he said. "So I don't think that we need to worry about any kind of takedown anytime soon."
On privacy and encryption, a Computerworld reporter suggested that perhaps, given that Mega was encrypting all files, the Government would make attempts to outlaw encryption. However Dotcom reiterated that privacy was a "basic human right."
"It's in the United Nations' charter of human rights, so I think it will be difficult to outlaw encryption," he said.
Chief technology officer of Mega, Mathias Ortmann, said the encryption code was open source and as such would be subject to peer review.
"We expect the security community to take a long and hard look and comment on possible weaknesses and implementation errors," Ortmann said."To crack the key by simply trying all possible keys is definitely impossible, the universe is not old enough for that."
More than 50% internet traffic is piracy, Dotcom says.
When asked about how Mega would prevent abuse, Dotcom said that Megaupload had not been responsible for the actions of its users.
"They are trying to blame us for an internet phenomenon. This wasn't a Megaupload phenomenon, that there was piracy on Megaupload," he said. "You can ask any ISP that connects users to the internet, 'How much piracy traffic do you have on your network?'. And anyone who will tell you less than 50% is a liar."
Every internet company has to deal with piracy issues, Dotcom said, including reputable organisations like YouTube.
"Why are they coming here, to New Zealand, [to] rip me out of my house when everyone has to deal with the same issues? They can't blame me for the actions of third parties." "If someone speeds in a car they bought you don't go to the car manufacturer and say, 'We're shutting you down.'"
Dotcom also spoke of sister service Megabox, which is yet to be launched. Megabox is to be a service designed for musicians to upload music and get royalties when their music is played on the website.
"Megabox is still under development," he said. "It will take at least another six month before that site goes live. I'm a perfectionist and I'm not going to release a product that I'm not 100% sure of. And Megabox still needs some improvements. But it's going to be an awesome site, it's definitely going to change the music industry."
Dotcom said Megabox would give the power back to the artists and creators of content. Artists using Megabox will keep the "lion's share" - 90% - of revenue from the service for themselves, he said.
Now that Mega is launched, Dotcom said he will be taking a break from the limelight.
"I am getting tired of seeing myself in the news," he said, "so I can't imagine how a lot of New Zealanders feel.""The next time you hear from me will probably be when I am in court, fighting my case if it comes to that. I'm going to take myself a step back."
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The Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards Compared to Traditional Banking
Prepaid debit cards entered the financial market in 1990 when credit card companies realized that a large portion of the United States did not have the income or credit to qualify for a traditional credit card. At first, the prepaid cards came in the form of secured credit cards, but once they grew in popularity, financial institutions realized the potential to not only acquire customers who need credit cards, but also those who need bank account alternatives. Similar to that of how cellular companies have marketed themselves as alternatives to landlines for consumers, the concept of an "alternative" banking solution has taken off.
Hands On With Facebook Messenger?s New Calling Feature
On Wednesday Facebook added the ability to make voice calls to its stand-alone Messenger app. The feature is only available for iPhone users, and only works if both the caller and the recipient have Facebook�??s Messenger app installed on their phone.
While the feature is definitely good news for Facebook users who use the app, Facebook isn�??t the first company to offer free voice calls over data networks using your iPhone.
Check out the video above for a closer look at how to make calls using Facebook Messenger, as well as a look at some of the competition.
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Possible Niches For Financial Advisors / Planners
Step one of marketing smarter is to choose a niche. The purpose of this article is to provide a few niches to get your ideas flowing.
Getting The Help Of An Experienced Financial Advisor
Financial advisors help their clients to use their funds smartly. Their service is invaluable for different companies or people who would like to properly use their money and limit all risks to minimum. To become certified advisors, people should go through a special training that lasts for several years and gain some experience that will ensure they will build a successful career.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Sessions review: This movie may sound like a sleazy premise, but it's a touching portrayal of sex
Although focused on a desire for sex, there aren’t many films with this amount of tenderness, gentle humour and — there’s no other word for it — grace.
I'll take you to big time! New Saints boss Pochettino attempts to win over angry players and fans
Southampton's new manager Mauricio Pochettino took his first training session amid the threat of a player revolt and a fans' protest.
Cost-Per-Engagement Use Spreads; Marketers Turn to Digital Video as TV Make-Good
About 20% of Tremor Video advertisers are now buying ads on a cost-per-engagement basis, up from virtually none a little more than a year ago, says Lauren Wiener, President, Global Sales and Marketing at the digital video ad technology company during an interview with Beet.TV. In mobile, even more marketers are opting for cost-per-engagement pricing so they only pay when a user "leans forward and engages with the ad," Wiener says. "There is a big concern in mobile that the ad could be running and no one is watching it," she tells us. Cost-per-engagement protects against that concern.The spending growth in digital video has been complementary to TV budgets so far, and some advertisers are even using online video as equivalent to a TV make-good, she tells us, underscoring the cross-device reach of video. Wiener does, however, expect money for digital video to come from shrinking shares in other mediums such as radio, print and display.Looking ahead, more marketers will use interactivity in video ads. "We are working more deeply with creative agencies to add Facebook sharing or Twitter feeds, or outtakes from commercials they have shot. They're looking for something to make the TV creative more shareable or tell a deeper story," Wiener explains. That type of interactivity might even include graphic overlays in car ads that let the users see the car in other colors, for instance.
Snow could spell big freeze for economy
Official figures next week are expected to show that output fell in the fourth quarter of the year following the briefest of recoveries between July and September.
Auto Title Loans Fit With Good Debt Or Bad Debt?
Bad debt has created situations for many people and ends up limiting their options when it hurts their credit score. Emergency credit is limited and a borrower's choices for lenders shrink as well. Auto title loans tend to be a last result for many of these borrowers. They need fast money but have no other avenue remaining in order to obtain financial help.
Stream Radio Stations From Around the World
Tunein is an app that streams radio stations from around the world. One this episode of the Valley Girl Show, CEO Jon Dunham talks the future of radio.
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Press app updated with background sync, quick-navigation and more
The folks at TwentyFive Squares have updated the Press app, bringing the most requested features to the popular Google Reader application. Ignoring the important "performance enhancements and bug fixes" that accompany every application update, the new feature list looks impressive.
- Quick article navigation to go to next/previous articles -- Use the volume keys to move backwards and forwards inside your article list. Enable this in settings.
- Background/automatic syncing -- enable frequency of background syncing in the app settings.
- Sync on app launch -- Your Reader feeds will sync when the Press app is opened.
- Background syncing notifications -- Get notifications when background syncing finds new content.
- New text-alignment options -- Left, Right, and Center justification supported.
- Show image title and URL in the image viewer -- No more guessing at image URLs.
- Date and time formats now match device settings
- Article title is now included when sharing to social networks
We're fans of the Press app here, and it looks like this is an awesome update. Check Google Play for your update notification, or if you're looking to try Press for the first time ($1.99; Android 4 or higher) you can click the Google Play link above.
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