Toro Rosso Announce 2011 Launch Date

Scuderia Toro Rosso have announced that they will be launching their 2011 Formula One car on February 1st. The launch will take place at the Valencia Circuit on the day that official pre-season testing starts.  Swiss based squad Sauber are also launching their new car at the circuit. The Faenza based team will have Jaime [...]

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Cocoon hands on: the one-shot solution to private and secure Firefox browsing

Cocoon

A lot has been said about safe, secure surfing in recent months. Firesheep brought the necessity for HTTPS (and WPA-encrypted WLAN) into the limelight, and the Gawker Media breach reminded all of us that no one is safe.

The truth is, if you want to stay secure on the Web, you have to take a proactive stance. You need to install LastPass or KeePass, and using HTTPSEverywhere is a very good idea too. A good anti-virus suite like Microsoft Security Essentials is a necessity, and get into the habit of regularly scanning with Malwarebytes.

Alternatively, you can scrap everything and just use Cocoon, a service that proposes to solve all of your privacy and security problems in one fell swoop. There is a 45-day free trial, and it requires Firefox 3.6.13. I suggest you install it, and then read on!

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Hotmail missing email problem was caused by automated test malfunction

hotmail missing email Recently, several thousand users began reporting a problem with their Hotmail inboxes. Messages — and sometimes entire folders — had vanished from their Inboxes. Microsoft managed to restore everything in five days, but what exactly went wrong? And what — if anything — were they doing to make sure something like this didn’t happen again?

The Hotmail team has since posted an explanation. As part of their regular monitoring and maintenance, Hotmail runs certain automated test scripts — one of which got a bit carried away. Normally the script manipulates a set of test accounts created by the Hotmail team. This time, however, it accidentally messed with the directory information of up to 17,000 users.

The blog post points out that no email messages or folders were ever actually deleted — Hotmail simply couldn’t associate those users with their inboxes. The problem was protracted because Hotmail’s support ticketing system didn’t place a high priority on initial reports since there were so few, and because this wasn’t a previously-known problem.

To make sure this situation doesn’t occur again, Microsoft has tweaked its scripts and the ticketing system. Now, when multiple users report data loss, their tickets will automatically be tagged as high priority and demand immediate attention. Microsoft has also pledged to update its feedback system in order to improve communication with users.

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How To Have Up To 6 Apps In Your iPad Dock

Did you know that you can have a total of 6 apps in your iPad dock? By default there are only 4 but in this quick tip you’ll see how you can easily add up to 2 more of your choice. So, to get started select an app you’d like to bring to the main [...]

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Daily Crunch: Daily Vending Edition

This Is a Boba Fett Spartan Helmet For His Blog: Man Has Been Taking Pictures Of Same Vending Machine For 5 Years The Nintendo 3DS May Give Gamers A 3D Video Camera Is This The Galaxy S Mini? Our Ultimate CES Video: The 7-Second Beer

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Access your Google Chrome bookmarks from the right-click context menu

Last week we shared a Google Chrome extension with you that adds installed apps to your right-click context menu. It’s a very welcome enhancement, since you normally need to hit Chrome’s new tab page to launch a Chrome Web app. You know what would fit nicely right below apps in Chrome’s right-click menu? Access to your bookmarks, of course!

And as you can see in the screenshot, there’s an extension that does a nice job of integrating the contents of your bookmarks bar. Install “Bookmark list in context menu” and you’ve got two-click access to your favorite sites. It’s a nice alternative to the horizontal bookmark bar, especially on smaller screens where every pixel counts. As its author points out, it’s also a handy way to open bookmarks in full screen mode — when there are no toolbars to click on.

Install Bookmarks list in context menu for Google Chrome

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Chairman Of Build Your Dreams, A Major Clean Tech Manufacturer, Wins ?China?s Peace Prize?

The chairman of Build Your Dreams (BYD) one of the world’s largest clean tech and electric vehicle manufacturers, Chuanfu Wang, won China’s Canton Provincial Award for Individual Contribution the company announced today. The Canton Government awarded the CPAIC, a.k.a. “China?s Peace Prize,” to Wang for leading a business that has consistently developed and commercialized solar power, battery, LED and electrified transportation technologies. Use of BYD products in Canton, the government there claims, significantly reduced air pollution in the province. Also known as Guangdong, the Canton region drew scrutiny over air quality issues leading up to the Asian Games which it hosted in November 2010…

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Dry Comal Creek Vineyards ? Order of the Purple Foot? Grape Stomp

Time is getting near for Dry Comal Creek?s 8th Annual Grape Stomp at Dry Comal Creek ? Aug 7-8 & 14-15 As of this post the Sat Aug 14 day has been sold out as per their web site.  Sat Aug 7,8,15 are still open.  What a great way to spend a weekend get away [...]

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Wine 1.3.11 released, improves JavaScript performance and localization, fixes MS Hearts bug

Wine HQ logoThe development version of Wine 1.3 has just been released, bringing with it a ton of bug fixes, improved JavaScript performance, and — at long last — GNU gettext support, making localization and translation a whole lot easier.

For many Linux users, though, Wine 1.3.11 will be known as the build that finally fixed MS Hearts, which has been broken under Wine since 2006. Of course, there is a Hearts clone, but it just isn’t the same. The improved JavaScript performance means that JavaScript-heavy pages should run a bit better in Internet Explorer — though why a Linux user would use Internet Explorer is truly a puzzler.

Binary packages for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and other major distros should be available; but if not, you can always build from source.

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Martha Stewart’s Mysterious Skull: Martha Stewart has a human skull…

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Google Tasks top 5 user-requested features announced

A while back, Google asked users of Google Tasks to submit their most wanted features. The polls have closed, so to speak, and Google has announced the top five (in no specific order):

  • a Tasks API and synchronization
  • reminders and notifications
  • recurring tasks
  • shareable task lists
  • visual distinction for overdue tasks

Perhaps more importantly than merely announcing the top picks is the fact that associate product manager David Tattersall states that Google is getting ready to build these new features into Tasks. Tattersall doesn’t offer a timetable, only stating that changes to Tasks will arrive “throughout the year.”

Google Tasks top 5 user-requested features announced originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Adamo now even cheaper, slightly less powerful

It looks like Dell isn’t quite sure what to do with Adamo. First, the MacBook Air competitor was bumped from Dell’s marketing roster, then it was reduced from $999 to $899, and now it’s got a price tag of $799. Unfortunately, the price isn’t all Dell is slashing: last October the Adamo was sporting a 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor and 4GB of DDR3-800 memory, now we’re told it’s functioning on a 1.4GHz Core Duo 2 SU9400 and 2GB of DDR3-800 (with no upgrade option that we can find). Everything else is basically the same for the little guy, and Dell’s Adamo page still offers the suggestion, “Prepare to Fall in Love,” but we’re not entirely sure we’re the ones who need convincing.

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Vudu movie streaming app is (not) live on the Boxee Box – update

There’s no official confirmation from Boxee’s blog or Twitter account yet, but owners of its Box are experiencing a fully activated Vudu app with the SD, HD, HDX and 3D streams the service is famous for. The only glitches reported so far seem to have been cleared up by just restarting the device so hopefully whatever delayed its launch past the planned 2010 window is entirely resolved. There’s no firmware update needed, so give it a shot if you haven’t already, especially since Vudu’s still offering a free flick for all new signups. With Netflix streaming still an unreachable dream for its Box (unless one also happens to own practically any other media streaming device on the market) we hope the company rewards its developers with a long, long break of at least five minutes before sending them back to work on our Watch Instantly access.

[Thanks, Parris]

Update: VP of Marketing Andrew Kippen has let us know that while the app was released to a few hundred testers “by mistake” it’s been taken down so they can finish testing before it is eventually released “with much fanfare.” Sorry Boxee devs, no five minute break for you today!

Vudu movie streaming app is (not) live on the Boxee Box – update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android Central Editors’ app picks for Jan. 15 2011

 weekly apps

It’s been a couple weeks since we have let you know the fun applications we have running on our devices, and we apologize for the delay, but the suspense was fun, no? Well, fear not, we are back on our weekly track of bringing your our favorites, so let’s take a look at some of the great applications we got running this week!

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Kisai Console ? The latest Tokyoflash Japan Fan Based Design Watch

The Kisai Console, is the latest watch from Tokyoflash that has been created based on the suggestions from their fans and customers. This watch reminds me of the original Star Trek LCARS system. It’s made of stainless steel with 3 LED sections that light up in Green to tell the time with a press of [...]

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Jan. 6, 1912: Birth of the Supreme Tech Skeptic

1912: French social critic Jacques Ellul is born. He will become a thoughtful skeptic who worries about the negative impact of technology on the human condition.
Jacques Ellul wore many hats: sociologist, philosopher, humanist, theologian, law professor. He studied the work of Karl Marx and embraced a good deal of Marxist theory, which he did [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2011/01/0106jacques-ellul-tech-critic/

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Daily Crunch: Out With The Old Edition

Proof That We?re Living In The Future: The iPhone Heart Monitor O Canada! World?s Most Web Connected Land Android Malware Being Distributed On Chinese Markets NookColor is Barnes & Noble?s Top Seller This Holiday LG?s Smart TV Upgrader Is Kind Of Dumb

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Hailee Steinfeld Blames ‘Bad Timing’ For Lea Michele Encounter

‘Everything is totally fine,’ breakout ‘True Grit’ actress assures MTV News at Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.
By Aly Semigran, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


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Before Hailee Steinfeld took the stage at the 16th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on Friday evening (January 14) to collect her prize in the Best Young Actor/Actress category, she chatted with MTV News about a story aside from her breakout performance in “True Grit.”

A few weeks ago, Steinfeld told J-14 magazine that “Glee” star Lea Michele had snubbed her during an encounter, going so far as to make her cry. When we caught up with her, we had to get to the bottom of the story.

“When I auditioned for ‘True Grit,’ I was on the Paramount lot, and that’s where they film ‘Glee,’ and I saw her after my audition and I was wearing, like, 1800 [period clothing],” Steinfeld recalled, adding, “It was so embarrassing.”

The 14-year-old breakout actress went on to say, “I saw her, and I went up to ask her for an autograph, and it was just really bad timing, and I was so embarrassed because of what I was wearing. The only thoughts that were going through my head were, ‘Oh my God, Lea Michele thinks I’m a total freak.’ ”

Still, Steinfeld is keeping a positive attitude about the whole thing, assuring fans, “Everything is totally fine.”

Since then, the story has been reported as a “misunderstanding” and that it was actually a PA, not Michele (who had another snub story go viral, when it was reported that she was openly rude to photographer Patrick McMullen at 2010′s Time 100 event), who had turned Steinfeld away.

Nevertheless, the “Glee” star (who ultimately apologized to McMullen via Twitter) released a statement to GossipCop that read, “I heard Hailee was upset and feel terrible. The Glee schedule is so jam-packed that the PA probably pulled me so that I wouldn’t be late to set. I never meant to hurt her feelings. She’s an extraordinary talent and I look forward to meeting her one day.”

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Becoming a Different Kind of Wine Wonk

Inside the Washington D.C. beltway, politicians and those that work for politicians are often cast as, “Policy wonks” based on a capacity or interest in teasing out the detail in issues whilst actually reading bills and the stacks of briefs that are part and parcel with the job.  Meanwhile, the wine world, a haven for wonkiness of the pleasurable sort (is that Brett?), may soon have a need for a broad number of issue driven wonks, as well.

Last week, in my final post for 2010, I indicated that I thought there were two real issues that I needed to dive into based on where trends in the wine world were going:

Fine wine auctions
HR 5034

If given the opportunity to reflect for just a moment, I might amend, “HR 5034” to the general catchall, “Wine law.”

The reason having a deeper understanding of wine law is important to me, and should be important to you, is despite the Supreme Court ruling in Granholm vs. Heald in 2005, wine enthusiasts still find their wine rights in the cross hairs of profit motive-based interests from people that would like to continue curtailing free trade.

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This, as they say, is a developing situation in 2011.

While I know most people reading this site find the idea of learning and understanding wine law about as interesting as dinner in Juarez, Mexico, as stultifying as a filibuster on C-SPAN and as painful as watching the chick on Bitchin’ Kitchen on the Cooking Channel (who is also the headliner at ZAP this year, natch), it seems like a no-brainer need to me. 

Wine consumers must be able to match and exceed the rigor of the opposition (those that oppose consumer wine rights).  This is particularly important because at this point wine consumers are primitively organized and completely under-financed to represent their own voice.  Knowledge is the first place to start.

At some point, wine enthusiasts need to get pissed like a tea bagger collecting Social Security with a mother on Medicare while opposing universal healthcare.  Know what I mean?  It doesn’t all have to make sense, but enough does.  Think Matlock and not Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men.

And, if nothing else, knowing the gambit in Chapter 3 of the Art of War (the source of strength is unity, not size) should bolster confidence for a deeper dive into the wine law knowledge dive.

Enough smart people are enough … but right now there aren’t enough.

That said, whenever I seek out an understanding on a subject I don’t know enough about, I typically read, read some more, talk, and then read some more.  If I can blithely encapsulate a subject into an elevator pitch for my wife and talk about the same subject for 20 minutes with my wine club, I know I’m in good shape.

To make your wine law journey with me easier there are a number of wine law blogs that have emerged over the last year and I’ll start us off with a pidgin Latin saying to kick you in the butt: Illegitimi non carborundum (Don’t let the bastards wear you down). 

Below are links to a couple of books to act as primers, the TTB site for ongoing reference and then the blogs for ongoing maintenance.

Thank you, in advance, for getting your inner wine geek going in a different direction for everybody’s betterment.

From Demon to Darling: A Legal History of Wine in America

Wine Politics

The Little Red Book of Wine Law

Wine Section of the TTB

Notes on Wine Distribution

Fermentation

Alcohol Law Review

Winepolicy.com

ShipCompliant Blog

On Reserve

WineLawyer

The Wine Lawyer

The Wine Law Blog

VinoAdvising

Source: http://goodgrape.com/index.php/site/on_becoming_a_different_kind_of_wine_wonk1/

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For 3-D Video, the Near Future Is DIY

If you don’t like the options for 3-D content, go out and make some of your own. That’ll be an increasingly practical option in 2011, thanks to a handful of new 3-D consumer cameras and camcorders.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/01/consumer-3d-diy/

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Sierra On-Line games hit iPad via web app, those old enough to remember them rejoice

You may or may not be old enough to remember Sierra On-Line, makers of such fine games as Leisure Suit Larry, the King’s Quest, and Police Quest, but none of that matters anymore. Thanks to the folks over at Sarien, you now have access to these glorious titles via your iPad‘s web browser. The entire catalog has been ported over, and the games which were previously available via the web only are now there on your Apple tablet! The whole shebang is now hosted on Amazon‘s content distribution network, and the games have been extensively tweaked for that multitouch interface. Sarien hasn’t apparently been issued a cease and desist from Activision — owners of the catalog — yet, so get these free gems of yesteryear while you can.

Sierra On-Line games hit iPad via web app, those old enough to remember them rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tech Lock Down (TLD) Accessory For iPad

Well here’s a simple, yet interesting and useful iPad accessory. Introducing the Tech Lock Down for iPad, aka TLD. Some of the most simple inventions can be the best ones. This accessory can come in handy for several different businesses. For example the Tech Lock Down would work well in hospitals, banks, hotels and doctor’s [...]

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Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal will ship with 2D version of Unity for older and weaker computers

Ubuntu Unity 2D!

It’s amazing it took this long for Canonical to confirm, but it seems that Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal will ship with both a fancy, OpenGL-accelerated version of Unity, and a flatter, slightly more sedate 2D version for older, unaccelerated hardware. A couple more images of the 2D UI are available after the break.

Given the fact that one of the most common targets for Linux installations is on older, ‘reclaimed’ hardware, it would have been surprising if Ubuntu didn’t ship with a 2D window manager. Canonical’s Bill Filler also mentions that “many ARM platforms fall into this category,” though we’re not quite sure which ARM devices he has in mind. Most low-power devices are either netbooks or smartphones — and netbooks are Atom x86, not ARM (at least for now), and a lot of smartphones have hardware acceleration via OpenGL ES (and who puts Ubuntu on a smartphone, anyway?)

Basically, this is great news for people that want to put Ubuntu 11.04 on old laptops, netbooks and desktops with awful integrated graphics — or simply those that don’t like the 3D version of Unity! It’s also great news for those that virtualize their Ubuntu installations under VMWare or VirtualBox, both of which have a hard time with 3D acceleration.

[It seems, at the time of publishing, that Bill Filler's blog post has vanished. Maybe he was jumping the gun; or perhaps something else is afoot...]

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Switched On: Making the call on Windows Phone 7

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

CES 2011 saw the debut of what could be the biggest challenge to the Wintel dominance of personal computing since Windows 95 cemented its position. The combination of the Android operating system on ARM processors — ARMdroid if you will — grabbed most of the attention in the emerging tablet category on products such as devices such as the Motorola Xoom and LG G-Slate. But it was also clear that manufacturers — unconstrained by Cupertinian notions of what operating system is best suited to what kind of device — are willing to take the combination in new directions that come much closer to the notebook form factor. A clear example of this was the ASUS Eee Pad Slider. If having the tablet thunder stolen from Microsoft wasn’t enough to make the company uncomfortable, clearly encroaching designs like this were.

And so, at Steve Ballmer’s keynote, the company announced that the next version of Windows will support not only x86 offerings from Intel and AMD – themselves moving closer to ARM-like system-on-chips – but ARM designs from companies such as Qualcomm and NVIDIA as well. Microsoft noted that the new chip support was requested by its partners, implying that PC companies want to take advantage of the long battery life and thin form factors enabled by ARM architectures, but also bring along Windows’ broad driver and software support. Microsoft clearly considers the tablet another PC, albeit one that Windows’ hardware and user interface layer needs to support better. However, in striking back at Android evolution, Microsoft risks collateral damage to its own mobile OS. Can Windows Phone 7 co-exist with a ARM-based version of the real thing?

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Switched On: Making the call on Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Look: Paula Abdul?s New Show ?Live To Dance? (Video)

Here’s the first look at Paula Abdul’s new show, ‘Live to Dance.’ It premieres January 4. Are you glad to finally see Paula back on television? I’m curious to see if ‘American Idol’ viewers will defect from that show to … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/12/26/first-look-paula-abduls-new-show-live-to-dance-video/

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Google Tasks top 5 user-requested features announced

A while back, Google asked users of Google Tasks to submit their most wanted features. The polls have closed, so to speak, and Google has announced the top five (in no specific order):

  • a Tasks API and synchronization
  • reminders and notifications
  • recurring tasks
  • shareable task lists
  • visual distinction for overdue tasks

Perhaps more importantly than merely announcing the top picks is the fact that associate product manager David Tattersall states that Google is getting ready to build these new features into Tasks. Tattersall doesn’t offer a timetable, only stating that changes to Tasks will arrive “throughout the year.”

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Dell Adamo now even cheaper, slightly less powerful

It looks like Dell isn’t quite sure what to do with Adamo. First, the MacBook Air competitor was bumped from Dell’s marketing roster, then it was reduced from $999 to $899, and now it’s got a price tag of $799. Unfortunately, the price isn’t all Dell is slashing: last October the Adamo was sporting a 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor and 4GB of DDR3-800 memory, now we’re told it’s functioning on a 1.4GHz Core Duo 2 SU9400 and 2GB of DDR3-800 (with no upgrade option that we can find). Everything else is basically the same for the little guy, and Dell’s Adamo page still offers the suggestion, “Prepare to Fall in Love,” but we’re not entirely sure we’re the ones who need convincing.

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Don’t worry: Facebook isn’t shutting down

This is just a quick note to say that, despite any rumors you may have heard over the weekend, Facebook is not shutting down. Mashable even went as far as to get a confirmation from Facebook’s Director of Corporate Communications!

It’s a little bit worrying just how seriously the hoax was taken. Remember, though, that the average Facebook pleb won’t know anything about its recent $50 billion valuation, or that it now has over 600 million users. It’s perfectly natural that we hysterically defend the most important thing in our life, too!

Maybe, though, we’re finally seeing the modern-day social media equivalent of Bill Gates’ email tracker

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Three iPad dummy SKUs appear at Best Buy website

There’s not much to see here, folks, just a few listings on Best Buy’s website for Apple iPads that don’t currently exist. They could be the result of a database error, an employee prank, or even just wishful thinking. Still, between well-placed sources informing us that a super-high-resolution, SD-card bearing, dual-mode iPad 2 is on the way and a feeling of déjà vu, we can’t help but think there might be a rather exciting prize behind doors number one, two and three. Or perhaps just a Verizon iPad. We’re sure that would make someone’s day.

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Lackluster sales on Chrome Web Store continue; are people ready to pay for browser-specific Web apps?

Chrome Web Store low salesAt the time of writing, the top paid app on the Chrome Web Store has 65 weekly installs. The top game fares a little better, with a few hundred weekly installs. After months of hype from Google and a delayed launch, those figures seem a little – how can I say this – weak?

The fact is, paid-for Web apps might be taking things just a little too far. If the Web has proven one thing, other than rule 34, it’s that surfers will always opt for the free option if there is one. That’s not to say that users won’t pay for Web apps, but in most cases Web apps are so similar to free websites that paying for them seems rather counterintuitive. It’s a bit like paying for brand-name toilet paper: it might feel a little softer, but ultimately it’s just a waste of money.

There seems to be a similar trend with smartphones, too: while games are selling well, many commercial apps that replicate basic, free, website-level functionality simply aren’t selling well. Take a look at the list of top paid iPhone apps, where there are only two non-games in the top 20. It sure looks like users aren’t willing to invest in non-essential, platform-specific apps.

Having said all that, it’s still very early days for the Chrome Web Store, and relatively few users even know of its existence. Later this year we should see Mozilla’s offering, too, and presumably it’ll be very easy to port Chrome Web apps to Firefox. Finally, there’s Chrome OS, an operating system that will only use websites and Web apps. If Chrome OS gains traction and Mozilla delivers on its Open Web Apps, mass adoption of Web apps will surely follow. Just a handful of big, paid-for apps from big names like Adobe and Microsoft would be more than enough to kick-start the Web as real platform for software development.

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BlackBerry Storm 3 shows up again, tracking for September launch?

RIM’s mythical BlackBerry Storm 3 is one of those products that shows up every few months with just enough new information to have you believing that it’s real and it’s eventually coming before slithering back into the night, going totally radio-silent for another month or two. We’ve no doubt that the phone is real at this point, but considering the lukewarm reception the Storm 2 got, we’re surprised RIM hasn’t pushed harder to get the updated device to market — only thing we can figure is that the carrier partners keep sending it back for tweaks. Speaking of tweaks, BGR says that we can expect a phone with a 1.2GHz processor (same as the alleged Torch 2) along with a 3.7-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel camera, dual-band WiFi with UMA support, mobile hotspot capability, and BlackBerry OS 6.1. Word has it there will be at least two versions released around the globe — codenamed Monaca and Monza — and it’s on track for a September release. That’s all well and good, though these specs aren’t going to blow anyone away as we approach Q4 ’11.

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Deal of the Day ? HP Pavilion dv6 Quad Edition Core i7 With Free Memory and Hard Drive Upgrades

Today?s LogicBUY deal is for the redesigned HP Pavilion dv6tqe Quad Edition laptop with brushed aluminum body.  Optional upgrades include multi-touch screen, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6570  graphics, Blu-ray, backlit keyboard, and fingerprint reader. HP is offering free upgrades to 6GB RAM and a free upgrade to a 750GB hard drive, 50% savings on [...]

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Children checking out vintage gadgets continues to be an enthralling experience to watch

The video we’ve embedded after the break has been around for a few weeks, but we simply couldn’t resist posting it. As you’ll see, it’s a video (in French, but with English subtitles) of children contemplating a ton of vintage gear including the Game Boy, a Colecovision cartridge, and several sizes and shapes of computer discs. Their reactions — especially if you were alive when most or all of these gadgets were the cutting edge — is pretty incredible. Like we said, the video (with some pretty clunky subtitles) is after the break.

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Daily Tip: How to save a picture from the web to your iPhone, iPad

Have you ever been browsing the web with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and wondered how to save a photo or image to your device? There are many reasons you may desire to do so — perhaps the photo will make a great backdrop, is a photo of you or a friend, or just [...]

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?Upcycled? Seatbelt Wallet Looks Indestructible

Here at The Gadgeteer, you may have noticed our enthusiasm for wallets.  Well, here’s another.  Like all products from Australian indie label interrobang, the Men’s SeatBelt Wallet is made entirely from “upcycled” seat belts.  This black bifold wallet features 8 card slots, an oversized cash section, 2 spaces behind the cards for receipts and the [...]

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Wikimedia reaches its $16 million goal, Wikipedia to remain ad-free

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The foundation behind Wikipedia, Wikimedia, has reached its goal of $16 million in donations, more than doubling the $7.5 million raised in 2009. Over half a million people donated for an average donation of around $22.

The donations are for one purpose: to keep Wikipedia ad-free, and having reached its goal, Wikipedia remains the only top-10 site on the Web that is free of ads and funded entirely by donations. The best bit, though, is that even the whole donation process has a Wiki. You can see how they tested various slogans, and just how successful the “Jimmy appeal” was, compared to the other possible banners. Finally, if you’re really into this kind of thing, you can see a graph that documents the daily donations from 2007 through to the end of 2010.

In other news, Wikipedia will celebrate its 10th anniversary on January 15th, and if you want a piece of birthday cake, there are parties being held all over the world. Be aware that not all of the events are on the 15th, though!

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Windows Phone 7 January update bringing copy-and-paste, additional minor improvements

While it doesn’t sound as though everything rumored to be rolled into the first Windows Phone 7 update, there will be a number of enhancements delivered this month. CEO Steve Ballmer didn’t get too specific during his keynote at CES 2011, saying only “Microsoft will release a series of Windows Phone 7 updates over the next few months, including adding the copy-and-paste feature and improving the phone’s performance when loading or switching between applications.”

Microsoft, however, has now posted an official “sneak peek” at what’s on the way. Copy-and-paste is perhaps the biggest addition, though faster application and game launch times will be a welcome improvement as well. Marketplace search has also been tweaked — tapping your phone’s search button post-update will allow you to search the specific category you’re currently browsing, rather than the entire Marketplace.

Bigger updates like in-app purchases, expanded APIs, Internet Explorer 9, and Silverlight support won’t happen until some time after Mobile World Congress 2011.

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More music videos now playing on Android YouTube app, more pre-roll commercials, too

More music videos now playing on Android YouTube app, more pre-roll commercials, tooLet’s get the bad news out of the way first: pre-roll ads are coming to YouTube on Android in a big way. Big G is adding the digital speed bumps to “tens of thousands of YouTube partner videos” starting now, but it’s for a sort of good reason: Katy Perry. Well, her and a bunch of other music videos, all appearing in the YouTube 2.0 app on Android, with the initial batch provided by VEVO. Music videos will be identified by a note icon and, while you’re watching one, you can get artist info and quickly view other tracks that are available. Right now this is a feature only available on Android but, with Google happily extolling that it drove a 300 percent growth in mobile video viewership in 2010, we’re guessing it’ll be coming to other platforms soon enough.

More music videos now playing on Android YouTube app, more pre-roll commercials, too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Petrov stays on at Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov has signed for two more years with the renamed Lotus Renault GP team. The Russian, who endured a difficult rookie season in 2010, will partner Robert Kubica again next year. Although there had been some question marks about … Continue reading

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An Insect Expert Offers His Take On ‘The Green Hornet’

Fans of Seth Rogen, Michel Gondry and comic books, rejoice! “The Green Hornet” hits theaters today, following privileged playboy Britt Reid’s (Rogen) emerald-suit-clad alter-ego in his attempt to find his place in the world following his publishing mogul father’s untimely death.
Reid’s solution: teaming with his late father’s kung-fu-fighting mechanic Kato (Jay Chou) to provide Los [...]

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Kongregate’s Snake is an utterly classic low-fi Time Waster

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If you’re looking for a groundbreaking time-waster, something you’ve never ever played before, a new concept in gaming – this post is not for you. But if you enjoy the odd bit of classic retro gaming, Kongregate’s bare-bones implementation of Snake might be right up your alley.

What is there to say, really? You’re a snake. I mean, you start life as a single chunky pixel, but as soon as you eat the red pixel, you grow. And then another pixel appears, you eat it, and grow some more.

If you’ve ever owned a Nokia phone, chances are it came with Snake built-in. The newer phones (even the crappier S60 models) come with a souped-up version of Snake, all 3d-looking, with the snake eating actual apples. This version is much more reminiscent of the older Snake version, which was strictly 2d. It doesn’t have any sound effects, but it’s super responsive, and very addictive. The reason for the low score on the screenshot isn’t that I didn’t play – it’s that I played and played and played, each time thinking “this will be the one!” until I eventually realized if I don’t take the screenshot and write it up now, I’ll just end up playing all evening long. So there. Now, how much did you score?

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Nico Hulkenberg trying to secure F1 future

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Nico Hulkenberg admits he is focused on trying to find a team for next year's Formula One season.

The German was driving for last season and secured his maiden pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate race in the championship, before learning he had lost his seat over the final weekend at Abu Dhabi.

His drive at <a href="http://www.formula1fancast.com/tag/williams" class="st_tag …

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Everything Worth Knowing About Arduino [Video]

Arduino! It’s a wonderful thing, this open source hardware, and it pops up around here quite often. You can’t get much better of an arduino primer—both what it is and where it came from—than this brilliant documentary. More »

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Starr Labs AirPower, Missing Link adapters take MIDI into the wild world of wireless

Ah, MIDI. How we love thee. You’re older than dirt itself, but still totally relevant — something we could only hope to one day be. But now, it’s time to make a move. A move to a world where copper wires and insulated cabling aren’t necessary. A world where wireless rules. Create Digital Music has a new report out on two of the most prominent options when it comes to wireless MIDI, with the both of ‘em distributing bleeps and bloops over totally different airwaves. The Starr Labs AirPower relies on a proprietary 2.4GHz communications protocol, enabling MIDI guitarists to finally get their groove on without worry over cable ejections. ‘Course, with a $425 (upgrade) / $250 (MIDI-only) price tag, it’s far from being affordable, and that $250 dongle is needed in addition to the $425 adapter for any instrument not made by Starr. The Missing Link relies on traditional WiFi waves, enabling phones and tablets to easily tap into its potential. You’ll need to be aware that even the slightest bit of WiFi interference could ruin a live gig, but at just $150 (limited first run), it may be worth the risk. Head on past the break for a live demonstration of the latter, and tap that via for more dirt on the duo.

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KDJ-One is a gigantic Game Boy with an audio workstation inside

Cyberstep’s KDJ-One, a portable digital audio workstation currently in prototype mode, is a noisy little wrinkle in time. While we’re fairly certain it will never see the light of day in your local Guitar Center, we really do want to wish it the best. It combines the aesthetics of a few of our very favorite things: the D-pad, button layout, and chunkiness instantly reminded us of the original DMG Game Boy. The keypad on bottom looks a lot like a tweaked version of a Roland TB-303. And the software inside — pure MeeGo — reminds us of a Tungsten-era Palm device crossed with a laptop from 1999. (But in a really good way!)

A five-inch resistive touchscreen — complete with stylus — sits on top of an Atom E640 CPU, 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD drive, and a pair of 2000mAh batteries. Oh, and it’s got a rumble pack on the backside: Cyberstep assures us the QW Vibration System adds “a whole new element of force feedback to your music production experience.” The sampler / looper / sequencer production software itself seems super-basic and pretty fun, although we could probably squeeze a lot more production flexibility out of a $300 netbook. But just look at that dude and tell us you don’t want to squeeze its little white cheeks. Yeah, exactly. Video after the jump.

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KDJ-One is a gigantic Game Boy with an audio workstation inside originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So Much For Standards, Google Says WebM Plugins Coming Soon For Safari And IE9

We’ve already done a full breakdown of Google’s clarification of their H.264 pullout today. But buried in their post is another interesting nugget worth highlighting by itself: WebM plugins are coming shortly for Safari and IE9. Yes, plugins. This is both humorous and terrifying on a few levels. First and formost, the point of all of this H.264/WebM stuff is so that the web can shift to an HTML5 video standard going forward. Of course, since neither IE nor Safari will support Google’s, Mozilla’s, and Opera’s preferred codec for that standard, we’re right back to plugin land! Why don’t we just call WebM, Flash 2.0?

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Freaky Cows is an aquatic-themed bovine Time Waster

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As you may know, cows do not float. They tend to be heavier than water, so they sink. Not being a creature of the sea, when a cow drowns, it ceases to live. So if you like cows and encounter a bunch of cows that are on the verge of drowning, you might be moved to save them –and that’s pretty much the premise of Freaky Cows.

You get a queue of objects and when you click the screen, the next object appears. The first thing on every level is some sort of a floating platform – it may be a long plank, or a bunch of logs loosely bunched together (these can float apart, as you can see in the screenshot).

Once the first floating object is in the water, the next click usually drops a cow on it, and it happily floats. Of course, saving just one cow isn’t enough. Cows are social creatures, so you have to save the whole herd. When you drop the next cow on the floating plank, it changes the balance and causes the plank to sink deeper into the water. If you’re not careful, the whole plank might tip over — and there go the cows! You may receive extra planks later on, which you can use to bolster up your platform.

There are bulls, too, and a bull weighs four times as much as a cow — so you need to be extra-careful with them. Happily, though, you don’t have to save every cow. I mean, every cow is precious, but you can usually get away with saving only nine out of twelve or so and still pass the level.

Freaky Cows is highly recommended, and I greatly enjoyed the frantic mooing in the soundtrack.

Freaky Cows is an aquatic-themed bovine Time Waster originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows 7 SP1 download due today, says Microsoft Technet post

We reported earlier that the release of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 could be coming soon. Its impending arrival seemed to be heralded by the availability of a prerequisite installer update delivered recently via Windows Update. Now, however, there’s an indication that we could be just hours away from being able to download Windows 7 SP1.

A Microsoft Technet blog — albeit a Russian one we’ve had to run through translation sites — indicates that “pack will be publicly available tomorrow.” The post discusses virtualization improvements in Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 and was published January 13, 2011. If the author’s statement is accurate, that would definitely make today SP1 release day.

Update: According to Tom Warren at WinRumors, the public download isn’t coming today. Rather, the original post was announcing the availability of the Windows 7 SP1 RTM to OEMs today.

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Daily Crunch: Concept Edition

CrunchGear Drives GM?s Autonomous EN-V Concept Vehicle Hands-on With the Orbitix Sphero Best In Show: The Reese?s Peanut Butter Cup Minis CES WTF: The TV Hat Windoro: The Magnetic Window-Washing Robot

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Daily Crunch: Mario Mine Command Edition

Will People Flip Out Over The New THQ Logo? This Is A Felt Test Pattern What Super Mario All-Stars Collector?s Edition Could Have Been Woo! Minecraft Hits 1,000,000 Purchases Atari?s ?Missile Command? Live-Action Film is Moving Forward

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Motorola i886 runs some form of Android — without a touchscreen?

Let’s first off start by saying we have no idea what, exactly the recently announced Motorola i886 is running other then to say it’s some form Android. With that out of the way, what you’re looking at is apparently some sort of frankendroid built by Motorola and destined for Sprints iDen network.  It has very few "normal" Android apps built into it and as noted by Phone Scoop’s in-store hands-on, it appears to be running a J2ME virtual machine that allows for installation of apps through a GetJar application. The thought for this is that it is designed to be the first non-touch based Android device since it has none of the normal touch based apps loaded onto it but thus far Motorola and Sprint are staying hush on the matter. Video can be found after the break, if you dare. [PhoneScoop]

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Tick! is a fun, simple timer for Android

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A timer is one of those essential applications a phone must have; note that I’m not even saying “smartphone,” but just about any phone, even the lowliest S60 Nokia phone, has a very usable timer accessible right from the ‘main screen.’

There are a ton of timers available for Android, but most use the stock UI controls and emphasize features like multiple timers, saved presets, and others I don’t really need. What I need is a fun, fast way to set up a timer and be able to move on. Tick! fits the bill quite perfectly.

The UI looks kind of like an old six-shooter cylinder. You just turn the big dial around, and the minutes on the slider increment. Once you dial in the duration you want to count down from, just hit the big green ‘ON’ button in the middle, and the timer starts counting down.

It’s accurate down to a single minute. The only flaw I found is that, by default, it uses your phone’s ringtone to alert you when the timer is up, so it sounds just like you’re getting a phone call. Luckily, this can be changed. Quite a neat little free app, and as usual, you can find the QR code right after the jump.

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Getaround app turns you into Enterprise, lets your rent out your dormant whip

Oh, sure — you’re making much use of that Zipcar app already, but what if the tables were turned somewhat? For suburbanites with two cars in the garage (one of which is collecting major dust), Getaround’s mobile app allows you to be Zipcar. Put simply, those with a spare vehicle (or a vehicle that routinely stays parked for certain blocks of time each day) can load their vehicle, location, schedule and price into the app, and then nearby Earthlings can poke around and see what’s on offer. If they’re interested in taking your ride for a spin, they can hit you up via the app and agree on how many hours / days / weeks they’ll be needing it. In essence, you’re looking at peer-to-peer car sharing, with Getaround snagging 30 percent of the rental rate; speaking of rate, that can range between $4 and $25 per hour, with the owner setting the price. Those based in San Francisco can tap into the source link to become involved in the beta, and don’t be shocked if you see a Tesla Roadster listed for $25/hour — that’s actually one of Getaround’s first customers, and you can rest assured that red beauty will be calling your name this weekend.

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RIM opens door for Indian officials, promises to keep Enterprise Server locked up tight

RIM opens back door for Indian officials, promises to keep Enterprise Server locked up tight

Things weren’t looking good for BlackBerry in India, with threats of bans that were avoided at the last minute. We knew at the time that RIM had made “certain proposals” that would enable its messaging services to stay alive in India and now, about four months later, we’re learning what those proposals amount to. Basically, RIM has created a backdoor into the company’s messaging services, a “lawful access capability” that “meets the standard required by the government of India for all consumer messaging services offered in the Indian marketplace.” That’s a little disconcerting, but if you’re pinging your connects exclusively through BlackBerry Enterprise Server you can take it easy, as RIM is keeping that service locked up tight — or, at least, that’s what it wants you to believe.

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iPad 2 Rumors

With the new year approaching very soon more and more rumors are beginning to surface regarding the next generation iPad, or iPad 2. Only time will tell what Apple really has planned. Not all of these rumors have been officially verified by Apple, however around March of 2011 it’s expected that a newly redesigned version [...]

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Poll: Which device are you switching from to get the Verizon iPhone?

Poll: Which device are you switching from to get the Verizon iPhone?Market Research Are you switching to the Verizon iPhone and if so what smartphone or feature phone are you switching from? We know some AT&T iPhone users are making the big switch as are some Verizon BlackBerry and Android/Droid users but [...]

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Motorola’s Crazy Docking Phone Atrix Landing March 1st? [Cellphones]

We loved Motorola’s Atrix phone at CES, which docks into a PC for properly sci-fi computing. But when oh when will we get our hands on it? According to some leaked AT&T docs, it’ll be launching at the carrier on March the 1st. That’s not too long to wait, is it? There’s also the added advantage of it being after the Mobile World Congress trade show in February, which is the cellphone highlight of the year. [Android Central] More »

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Watson! IBM?s Artificial Intelligence Looks To Upstage Its Human Benefactors In Grand Jeopardy Challenge

Like it or not, but the robots are coming, and they?re not messing around. I know this because I?ve seen an IBM-developed artificial intelligence (AI) named Watson defeat two human opponents (all-time great champions, no less) in a round of Jeopardy. Granted, it was merely an exhibition round—the actual robot versus human tournament airs in mid-February—but it portends something fantastic: a world where our benevolent masters, mechanical men, will lead us to sweet salvation. Or, failing that, a world where AI is useful enough to assist humans in areas like healthcare and government. That?s cool, too.

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Chevron WP7 jailbreak to be disabled by Windows Phone 7 update

The public download for Chevron WP7 — the jailbreak/sideloading tool for Windows Phone 7 devices — didn’t remain up for long. After initial discussions with Microsoft and a revelation that Redmond was OK with “official homebrew development,” the Chevron team decided to take the app offline. It’s still floating around, of course, and still being used by developers — though that may soon change.

On their team blog, the Chevron crew has now revealed that Microsoft’s upcoming January update to Windows Phone 7 will plug the hole Chevron WP7 used to unlock devices. They’re also getting ready to head to Washington to discuss homebrew development with Microsoft, as well as other issues raised by the WP7 community at large.

Anyone else curious what exactly “official homebrew” is?

Chevron WP7 jailbreak to be disabled by Windows Phone 7 update originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deal of the Day ? $250 Off Dell Alienware m11x 11.6? Core 2 Duo Laptop

Today?s LogicBUY deal is for the 11.6? Dell Alienware m11x 1.3GHz ULV Core 2 Duo gaming laptop. The m11x has 1GB GeForce GT 335M discrete GPU, a WLED 720p LCD screen, 2GB DDR3 memory, and a 160GB hard drive, plus more. The lowest price seen by LogicBUY: $799 – $200 off – $50 stackable coupon [...]

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Skype for Windows adds group video calls

After a lengthy stay in Skype’s beta sandbox, group video calling has finally been given the green light. The new stable Windows version now includes this feature as part of Skype’s $8.99/mo premium offering. You can also get a group video calling day pass for $4.99.

The official Skype blog post also mentions that the new build includes several improvements to video stability and quality. In short, if you’re using Skype to make video calls on Windows — and you probably are — there’s every reason to download and install the new version.

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Yearning for Magic

This time of year in Napa Valley the landscape is dominated by vines seemingly finished; denuded of leaves, browned and blackened by cold; heaving downward with the weight of the raining season on their canes; apparently dead and done. It’s…

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EXOvault Metal and Wood Cases for iPhone

EXOvault artists hand-build fine iPhone cases (3G/3GS or iPhone 4) of metal and wood.  Each case is machined from solid metal stock, and some have rosewood accents.  Some cases are plain, and some are engraved.  You can choose a style that screws together, or a style with hinges for easier removal of the iPhone.  The [...]

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Beyond The Filters: Brands Begin To Pour Into Instagram

What do NPR, NBC News, Playboy, Pepsi, CNN, Starbucks, Grammys, and David Blaine all have in common? They’ve all recently signed up for Instagram. Yes, the mobile photo sharing service. And there’s apparently a plan beyond simply sharing filtered pictures with fans. For now, that plan appears to be engagement. For example, when Starbucks unveiled their new logo a few weeks ago, they immediately shared it on Instagram to get feedback. Meanwhile, NPR has been using the service to share photos from stories such as this one, a Phillippine politician’s assassination. “NPR has amazing comment threads on their stories. It’s really inspiring to see,” Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom says.

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How to hide the Ribbon menu in Microsoft Office applications

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This week’s series of tips will be focusing on handy little features for Microsoft Excel and Word. To see the previous tips, check our Tips index.

The new Ribbon interface on Office 2007 and 2010 is quite fancy, and once you get used to it, it’s a lot of fun to use. One of its few downsides is that it’s tall – far taller than a “traditional” menu. If you’re working on a netbook or are otherwise pressed for screen space, it can sometimes be handy to collapse the Ribbon and make it as compact as a regular menu.

To collapse it, simply double-click one of the Ribbon’s tabs, such as “Home”. The whole thing will instantly shrink down to the line of tabs. Clicking a tab will temporarily expand it back. If you’d rather do the same thing using the keyboard, simply hit Ctrl+F1 (that’s what I normally do).

How to hide the Ribbon menu in Microsoft Office applications originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tablet Coasters from newPCgadgets

newPCgadgets is introducing the newest item in their line of “Surprisingly Unique Products.”  Their new Tablet Coasters are similar to their Smartphone Coasters we told you about last fall.  These stainless steel Tablet Coasters are designed to raise your tablet to a 35 degree angle.  They are 5 1/2″w x 7″d x 2 3/4″h, and [...]

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My Nomination For The Worst/Best Official URL Ever: ?RIM.jobs?

If you don’t know what the term “rimjob” means, I wouldn’t recommend Googling it. Mainly because if I did recommend it, I’d get fired. Lets just say this: it has absolutely nothing to do with cars. Or basketball. If you do know what the term means, you’ll probably find it a bit entertaining that the URL Rim.jobs is being used in a perfectly safe-for-work way. More accurately, it’s being used in a perfectly safe-for-getting-work way.

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The BitsDuJour Software Bundles Offer Big Savings on Software

BitsDuJour is one of those “daily specials” websites with a difference.  They sell software bundles at greatly reduced prices, and each day sees a new bundle.  What makes BitsDuJour different is that each bundle they offer is available for Windows or Mac operating systems – same titles, same pricing, both platforms.  Go to the BitsDuJour [...]

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Evernote for webOS update brings better formatting and tagging, improved notebook view

One of the marquee apps for webOS has received a significant update, with Evernote adding loads of new functionality to its latest version. Among the additions are notebook sorting and filtering options, and a list view for displaying your notes without thumbnails — a nice way to save a little mobile bandwidth. The editor has also been greatly improved and now offers richer text formatting options, including a choice of 30 font colors.

Adding tags to notes is now easier as well — just tap the tag icon and select previously-used tags from the list. Currently the list closes after you make your first selection, so hopefully Evernote will change that behavior to make adding multiple tags a smoother process. You’ll also only see six tags, and the list isn’t scrollable — so you can only pick from the tags Evernote chooses to display.

To close their official announcement, the Evernote team dangles a carrot in front of users, saying they’re “committed to the webOS platform, so you can expect lots more in the future.” As someone who owns a Palm Pre, that’s nice to hear.

Evernote for webOS update brings better formatting and tagging, improved notebook view originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zeam hands on: a lightweight and minimalist Android launcher

Zeam robotIt’s always amazed me how phones, with processors that are hundreds of times more powerful than early computers, can lag. You know what I mean: head into your address book and try to find a contact while your phone is still booting up, or loading a website. It’s pathetic, really. One solution is to put faster and faster CPUs in phones, but the alternative is to strip out some of the heavier elements and replace them with light-weight, faster alternatives — like Zeam Launcher.

Zeam switches out your home screen and apps list with minimalistic, snappier replacements. It supports Live Wallpapers, and rather excitingly opens up programmable bindings swipe up, swipe down and double tap. With Zeam, you’ll never have to hit the ‘home’ button — just swipe down!

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Fernando praises Liuzzi

Fernando Alonso was asked in Madonna di Campiglio why Italy was struggling to find a topline Formula 1 driver and his reply was something of a surprise. “Historically Italy has always had major drivers,” he said. “With Jarno Trulli and Giancarlo Fisichella you have two drivers with incredible talent. As for Tonio Liuzzi he is [...]

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Adrian Newey gives an insight into his ‘F1 car without rules’ in this video.

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Centrafuse leads to iPhone control via touchscreen, carputer dreams come to life (video)

We’ve seen countless individuals integrate their phone, PMP or tablet into their whip, but for years, we’ve all been thinking the same thing: “There has to be an easier way.” Turns out, there is. One Mr. Romin has seemingly unearthed the solution, which involves a Lilliput FA1042 touchpanel, a Belkin AV dock adapter cable and a critical piece of software by the name of Centrafuse. Working in conjunction, he has enabled his monitor to actually control the iPhone, and when firing up a YouTube video, the content plays back on the big screen while the controls remain visible on the handset. It’s a nifty setup, for sure, and we’re downright excited to see this rig get installed in a vehicle far too small for American roads in a fortnight or so. For now, catch it working in action just past the break.

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Centrafuse leads to iPhone control via touchscreen, carputer dreams come to life (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fast Society: Not Your Mother?s Group Messaging App (TCTV)

When a good idea comes along, often what you see are multiple startups pop up who were all working on it independently but launch around the same time. Look at Foursquare and Gowalla in geo-location apps or Instagram, PicPlz, and Path in geo-photo apps. Right now, a lot of the action seems to be in group messaging, with Groupme, Beluga, and Fast Society all vying for mobile group supremacy. Groupme, which came out of one of our TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathons, recently raised $10.6 million (sending all those text messages is expensive); Beluga was started by a few ex-Googlers, and Fast Society is still bootstrapping but blew people away at Chris Sacca’s Tahoe conference. I recently caught up with Fast Society CEO and co-founder Matthew Rosenberg in New York City to understand why everyone is going gaga over group messaging. After all, it’s nothing new?one of the original use cases for Twitter was as a group messaging platform. In the video above, Rosenberg explains what he is trying to do with Fast Society. It is targeted specifically at 13 to 30 year-olds, young people going out in groups. Fast Society’s tagline is “Built to Party.”

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France to tax Apple, Android, and other non-Windows tablets

Rue Montorgueil, 1878, ParisFrance, which already has a tax on blank CDs, DVDs, and hard drives, is looking to extend the private copying levy to tablets — but only on tablets that don’t run Windows.

This little gem, which actually passed through the French government back in December, could increase the cost of tablets with 64GB of storage by up to 12 euros, or $16. The money, incidentally, goes to copyright associations like the RIAA and MPAA.

As to why this tax will only apply to Android, iOS and other non-Windows tablets, it all comes down to the French government’s idea of what constitutes a real operating system. As it stands, smartphones are already taxed the same way in France, but laptops are not — and as tablets fall somewhere in between, the operating system becomes the deciding factor. Android and iOS are smartphone operating systems, so they are taxed as such; Windows, on the other hand, is a PC operating system, and won’t be taxed.

Ultimately, it all comes down to whether the storage space on a device will be used for playing pirated music. The crazy thing is, it’s all one big assumption: you will pay your tax to the copyright holders whether you pirate music or not. Canadians, rather famously, have been paying a tax on blank CD-R since 1997 — even if you use them for data backups, the recording industry still got a slice of the pie! What a mad world we live in.

France to tax Apple, Android, and other non-Windows tablets originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel CEO Paul Otellini addresses Microsoft’s ARM move in the wake of record earnings announcement

We’re kind of getting used to Intel setting records with its earnings this year, and it capped off its 2010 with another killer quarter. With $11.5 billion in revenue, and a total of $43.6 billion for the year (up 24 percent from last year), Intel is naturally riding high. There’s danger lurking on the horizon, however, with Microsoft announcing at CES that the next version of Windows will also run on ARM chips, potentially ending a decades-long x86 dominance in the desktop OS space. Naturally, the topic came up in the earnings call, and here’s Intel CEO Paul Otellini’s level-headed statement on the topic:

The plus for Intel is that as they unify their operating systems we now have the ability for the first time, one, to have a designed-from-scratch, touch-enabled operating system for tablets that runs on Intel that we don’t have today; and, secondly, we have the ability to put our lowest-power Intel processors, running Windows 8 or the next generation of Windows, into phones, because it’s the same OS stack. And I look at that as an upside opportunity for us.

On the downside, there’s the potential, given that Office runs on these products, for some creep-up coming into the PC space. I am skeptical of that for two reasons: one, that space has a different set of power and performance requirements where Intel is exceptionally good; and secondly, users of those machines expect legacy support for software and peripherals that has to all be enabled from scratch for those devices.

After careful analysis of Paul’s voice, we couldn’t detect any hints of panic or fear in it, and we buy about 50+ percent of what he’s putting down — a lot better than we expected, to be honest. It’s very interesting that he sees the new version of Windows being a “designed-from-scratch, touch-enabled operating system for tablets,” and the idea of Windows Phone running on regular Windows is also news to us — though it certainly makes plenty of sense in the long run (and perhaps Ballmer has been hinting at it). Still, Intel has just as much of a disadvantage making a phone processor as ARM guys have a disadvantage at making high-powered PC processors, and when it comes to legacy support, they’ll at least be on pretty equal footing when it comes to a “designed-from-scratch” tablet OS. No matter what, Intel certainly has a great roadmap and a ton of cash right now, so we look forward to a fair CPU fight on all sides of the form factor coin.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini addresses Microsoft’s ARM move in the wake of record earnings announcement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple Obtains Patent For Solar-Powered Devices

Are we going to be seeing solar-charged iPhone and iPads in the near future? This could become a reality if Apple executes on a recently awarded patent that describes solutions for charging a variety of devices (including laptops, tablet devices or mobile phones) via solar power. From the general description of the actual patent: Portable devices having multiple power interfaces are described herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a processor, a memory coupled to the processor for storing instructions, when executed from the memory, cause the processor to perform one or more functions, a battery coupled to provide power to the processor and the memory, and a battery charging manager coupled to charge the battery using power derived from a plurality of power sources including a solar power source. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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BlackBerry Curve ‘Apollo’ leak provides image, details, no relationship status

“Lower-mid end of the lineup… decent specs… aggressively priced.” Not exactly the descriptors which dreams are made of, but that’s the wording BGR is using to describe its other leaked BlackBerry device today (Dakota being the other). A 480 x 360 resolution screen of unknown size, 800MGhz Tavor MG-1 CPU, 512MB RAM, a 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording, 1050 mAh battery, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC, GPS, and BlackBerry OS 6.1 to put everything in check. It all serves quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE and tri-band UMTS / HSPA 7.2Mbps. The keyboard, we’d assume, is pretty darn snappy. The price and release date, should this apparent leak come to fruition, is still unknown.

BlackBerry Curve ‘Apollo’ leak provides image, details, no relationship status originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skype for iPhone brings video calls over 3G

Skype for iOS 3A little sooner than expected, Skype has just launched a new version of its iOS app [iTunes] that enables Skype-to-Skype video calls, via Wi-Fi or 3G.

Those lucky enough to have an iPhone 4 or 3GS, or 4th generation iPod touch, will be able to make two-way video calls with any other Skype user, including desktop and laptop PC users, and presumably other mobile Skype users on Android or BlackBerry.

This software update also affects the iPad and third-generation iPod touch, but they can only receive video, rather than send it.

The big news, of course, is that Skype is allowing video calls over 3G. It remains to be seen what the mobile operator’s response will be, once people start making use of free, high-bandwidth video-to-video calls. We always figured that the Wi-Fi-only restriction of FaceTime was enforced by mobile operators, rather than Apple!

Skype for iPhone brings video calls over 3G originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft leaving two vulnerabilties in Internet Explorer 8 unpatched

IE8 logoOn the upcoming Patch Tuesday, Microsoft will not be issuing a fix for a critical IE8 vulnerability discovered in December. If that wasn’t bad enough, a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 discovered by a Google security researcher will also go unaddressed.

The second bug was only discovered yesterday, so perhaps Microsoft simply hasn’t had a chance to work out a fix yet — but the first flaw has already been exploited, and seen in the wild! Microsoft even admits it has seen targeted attacks, yet no fix is forthcoming.

The Google security researcher, incidentally, is concerned that third parties in China might also know about his recently-discovered vulnerability. In a beautiful twist of irony, one of his fellow researchers uploaded some data that revealed the exploit — and moments later, the GoogleBot indexed the data, allowing two IP addresses in China to simply search for it.

Microsoft leaving two vulnerabilties in Internet Explorer 8 unpatched originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates

Look, if you buy a carrier-branded Android handset, you should know good and well that you may never see the first Android update. It ain’t easy to hear, but as mama always said, the truth ain’t always painless. That said, there’s still some research you should do before picking a phone and carrier, and ComputerWorld has seemingly done just that for you. The methodology is all explained down in the source link, but the long and short of it is this: in the last half of 2010, Verizon upgraded 33 percent of its sub-2.2 phones to Froyo, while Sprint updated just 28.6 percent of its stable and T-Mobile blessed only 12.5 percent of its phones with the new digs. AT&T bashers should take note, as Ma Bell didn’t update a single one of its nine Android phones during the June-December 2010 time period. Yeah, ouch. Over on the handset side, we’ve got HTC gifting half of its devices with Froyo, while Motorola comes in second with 15.4 percent and Samsung third with 11.1 percent. No matter how you slice it, it’s a depressing study to look at, and it probably makes your decision to skip over a Nexus One seem all the more idiotic in retrospect. But hey, at least there’s the Nexus S to console you… if you’re willing to sign up with T-Mob, that is.

Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Ludacris ?Not Blowing Smoke? With New Headphones

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The new Soul line of headphones by Ludacris joins the swelling ranks of celebrity-designed electronics.
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Vitality GlowCap review

The Vitality GlowCap concept’s been floating about for years now, but it still slightly blows our minds — you stick a tiny, battery-powered wireless computer on top of your pill bottle, which reminds you to take your medicine on time. Well, it turns out they aren’t exactly a concept these days, as you can buy one for $10 with a $15 monthly plan, and we’ve actually spent the past month living with the chirping, glowing, AT&T-connected device, keeping a journal all the while. After the break, find out what a life-saving nag feels like.

Note: Amazon’s actually out of stock at the time of this writing, but Vitality says a new shipment should arrive tomorrow.

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Vitality GlowCap review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hands-on: Pinboard is a great Delicious alternative

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So, Yahoo! went ahead and announced it doesn’t like Delicious anymore. This is pretty much the dumbest move I’ve seen Yahoo! do in recent memory, and Delicious is going to fight for its survival outside of Yahoo!.

I really hope Delicious is going to make it, and I have every reason to believe it will. It’s an incredible service, and one of the cornerstones of the Internet. Still, since I rely so heavily on Delicious, as soon as word got out about Yahoo! trying to kill it, I started looking for alternatives.

One of the most-hyped alternatives is called Pinboard, a paid service with an interesting pricing model: you pay a one-time fee determined by the current number of users * $0.001. This means the more users sign on, the more expensive it becomes. When I signed on a couple of days ago, the price was around $7. Now it’s $8.65, and will probably keep rising.

Still, it’s not a lot of money to pay for a safe home for all of my bookmarks, away from a big company that may make questionable decisions about a service critical to so many users.

But what did I get for my $7? I made a comprehensive gallery that you can see after the jump, and I’m going to walk you through it. Read on for the details!

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Tune Pop for Android lets you easily see what song is playing

Tune Pop for Android, music notification

Notifications on the Android platform a bit, er, awful. The notification bar at the top of the screen just simply doesn’t cut it when it comes to displaying important information — it’s completely out of the way, and it garbles anything longer than a few words. Basically, it’s only useful if you actively check — let’s see if I have any messages.. – which isn’t really the point of notifications.

Tune Pop isn’t a fix for all of Android’s notification problems, but it does make listening to music a whole lot easier. Tune Pop shows a toast box in the middle of your screen, whether you are currently in your music player app or not. Obviously, this doesn’t help if you are actively using your phone as a music player — but if you’ve started some music, then switched to the Web browser or GPS navigation, Tune Pop’s notifications are pretty damn handy! Don’t worry if you miss the first notification, either: just shake your phone and the toast window will pop back up.

Tune Pop is free [AppBrain], and works with most Android media players, including the built-in apps, Grooveshark, Winamp, MixZing, and more. If you want to customize the notification windows, you’ll need to pick up the Pro version for 99 cents. There’s a QR code for the free version after the break.

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Mysterious 7-inch Viewsonic Android tablet breaks cover, reveals little

Let’s see, if there’s a ViewPad 10 and a ViewPad 4, logic would dictate that a ViewPad 7 couldn’t be far out, right? Unfortunately for those convinced, Viewsonic actually has a 7-inch ViewPad on the market already, and the device you’re peering at above most certainly isn’t it. This gem was spotted by CarryPad at Zinio’s CES booth, complete with Android 2.2, the outfit’s own content software and… well, who knows what else. Chippy noted that booth attendees weren’t exactly hip with him toying around with the device, though he did remark that performance seemed snappier than usual when compared to the other 7-inchers out there. So, will Viewsonic come clean with its LTE-enabled, 7-inch miracle-of-a-tablet? Highly doubtful, but who said dreaming was a crime?

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Samsung WiFi-enabled RF4289 fridge cools, eats and tweets; we go hands-on

Other brands may view networked fridges as the key to going green, but it seems Samsung is more interested in letting users access Pandora or tweet while grabbing a snack. At least that’s the impression we got from its staff while playing with the RF3289 fridge at CES, which the brand touts is the first of its kind to feature integrated WiFi. To be fair the unit provides a few pragmatic features too like the ability to view Google calendars, check the weather, download recipes from Epicurious, or leave digital notes — though we’d have been more impressed by functions such as remote temperature adjustment or food spoilage alerts. We also found that the stainless steel exterior made reading the 8-inch LCD touchscreen screen difficult from more than a few feet away. Otherwise, further details on the software and definite pricing are nonexistent at this point, but we do know the appliance will be available to cutting-edge Canadians sometime in May. For more details check out shots of the UI in the gallery below, and hit up Samsung’s vague press release after the break.

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Jan. 7, 1851: Foucault Gets the Swing of Things

1851: Léon Foucault uses a pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth. It is the first direct visual evidence not based on watching the stars circle in the sky.
Jean Bernard Léon Foucault was born in 1819. His mother wanted him to become a doctor, but he dropped out of medical school when [...]

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Thunderbolt ROM booting on the Evo 4G, and a new leak can only make it better

Thunderbolt ROM on the Evo 4G

Things like the HTC Thunderbolt ROM booting up on the Sprint Evo 4G is the reason we all get excited over ROM leaks and dumps.  I know many of you get tired of reading how these things mean a lot to the developers even if they don’t do much for the average end user, but good things come to those who wait.  XDA-Developers member and Evo 4G genius Caulkin has the Thunderbolt ROM up and running, though he says it still has a few issues that need worked out. 

Speaking of leaked RUU’s, a new one leaked today that may help get things moving along — you can get that one yourself at the source link if you are able to chip in and lend a hand.

As of this writing there’s no public download for the Evo port, but it’s one to keep your eye on for sure.  We certainly will.  [XDA-Developers; 911HTC via Droid-Life]

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Daily Crunch: Micro Lab Edition

Angry Birds Is Coming To PlayStation 3 And PSP Sha-Miel: Sanyo?s Mobile Magnifying Camera Incoming Adidas AdiZero 5-Star Is The Lightest Football (As In NFL) Cleat Ever Created PrimeSense, Them Guys Behind Kinect?s Motion Control, Are At It On The PC What Are You Looking Forward To At CES?

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/01/04/daily-crunch-micro-lab-edition/

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France to tax Apple, Android, and other non-Windows tablets

Rue Montorgueil, 1878, ParisFrance, which already has a tax on blank CDs, DVDs, and hard drives, is looking to extend the private copying levy to tablets — but only on tablets that don’t run Windows.

This little gem, which actually passed through the French government back in December, could increase the cost of tablets with 64GB of storage by up to 12 euros, or $16. The money, incidentally, goes to copyright associations like the RIAA and MPAA.

As to why this tax will only apply to Android, iOS and other non-Windows tablets, it all comes down to the French government’s idea of what constitutes a real operating system. As it stands, smartphones are already taxed the same way in France, but laptops are not — and as tablets fall somewhere in between, the operating system becomes the deciding factor. Android and iOS are smartphone operating systems, so they are taxed as such; Windows, on the other hand, is a PC operating system, and won’t be taxed.

Ultimately, it all comes down to whether the storage space on a device will be used for playing pirated music. The crazy thing is, it’s all one big assumption: you will pay your tax to the copyright holders whether you pirate music or not. Canadians, rather famously, have been paying a tax on blank CD-R since 1997 — even if you use them for data backups, the recording industry still got a slice of the pie! What a mad world we live in.

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Tech Lighting Railtones Wireless Sound System Review

Tech Lighting Railtones Wireless Sound System: I love this product.  Now for a little more clarification.  Ok.  I REALLY love this product. To start with, I was never a big fan of amped up sound systems.   I don’t get it even though my husband claims it would make our HDtv system sound better.  I own [...]

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F1: BBC set to reveal new F1 line-up

BBC set to reveal new F1 line-up By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, January 11th 2011, 10:15 GMT The BBC is expected to end weeks of speculation about its 2011 Formula 1 commentary plans on Tuesday, after commentator Jonathan Legard announced this morning that he was not going to remain on board. The off-season has been filled with rumours that the BBC was going to shake-up its coverage plans – with Martin Brundle and David Coulthard set to become the main commentators with Legard moving aside Related posts:

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Hotmail users lose entire email inboxes, Microsoft restores them 5 days later

Hotmail lost emailHotmail users have only just had their email inboxes restored after a few long, worrying days. The data loss began at the end of December, with the Windows Live Solution Center spawning over a thousand “help, my inbox is missing!” threads, and only now is posting beginning to dry up. The exact number of affected users is unknown, but could easily be in the millions.

Microsoft hasn’t yet stated the cause of the massive data loss, but considering some users lost email inboxes spanning years, we should be glad that adequate backups were kept. The data loss occurred around December 28, and it affected everything in Hotmail accounts, including sent items. Some users reported that the only message they had been left with was the classic “Welcome to Hotmail” email.

Still, it seems like everything is now back to normal. Considering just how much data was lost, it was probably a crashed database server which then had to be restored — but hopefully Microsoft will let us all know what really happened.

Update: Microsoft says that 17,355 accounts were affected by the outage, which was apparently caused by “mailbox load balancing between servers.”

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Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart

I’m sitting here in my new home office with a fresh perspective and a touch of the misties, as in misty-eyes.  Rich and I have been moved into the place for just over a month and it has made a huge difference in how we feel about things.  I now recognize that we were both [...]

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Android Honeycomb’s Google Talk video calling shown off by T-Mobile

Android Honeycomb is getting plenty of time in the spotlight this week, what with all the tablets on display at CES 2011. One feature we’re particularly excited about is support for video calling in the Google Talk app — which T-Mobile has graciously demonstrated and posted to YouTube. Check out the brief video after the break for a sneak peek — which includes a glimpse of the Talk app’s tablet interface.

We took a little artistic license with the header image — so that we could show you the UI and video window in one tidy little package.

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Kardashians, Jesse Eisenberg To Present At Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Emma Stone, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman and more also set to hit podium at CCMAs live on VH1 on Friday.
By Kara Warner


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Awards season officially kicks into high gear this week with three big events. The National Board of Review handed out motion picture honors in New York City on Tuesday (January 11) and the Golden Globe Awards are set to air on Sunday. But next up are the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which air live on on VH1 Friday.

The award shows are always star-studded affairs, and the 2011 CCMAs will be no different. The show’s organizers have announced their presenters, and the A-list lineup includes Hank Azaria, Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Rob Huebel and the Kardashians (Khloé, Kim and Kourtney). Jimmy Kimmel, Greg Kinnear, Julianne Moore, Joan Rivers, Paul Scheer, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Silverman, Emma Stone and Sofia Vergara have also been tapped as presenters.

Blunt and late-night host Kimmel are set to present Matt Damon with the Joel Siegel Award, and for your musical entertainment, Maroon 5 will be on hand as the official house band performing live as part of the pre-show and during the ceremony.

“Black Swan” leads the nominees at the 16th annual CCMAs with 12 nods, followed by “True Grit” and “The King’s Speech,” tied for second with 11 nominations.

In anticipation of the event, MTV and VH1 teamed up with the “Jackass” cast to spoof the four films nominated for Best Picture, including “The Social Network.” Watch out for their antics leading up to Friday’s show!

The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards air on Friday, January 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

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Stronger-than-steel palladium glass paves way for dental implants of the future

A team of researchers at Caltech and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new type of glass that’s stronger than steel, but it might not make it out of your oral surgeon’s office. The material is a combination of glass’ simplest form, called marginal glass, the metal palladium, and small fractions of phosphorus, silicon, germanium, and silver, making it resistant to massive amounts of pressure and strain. A glass this strong has endless potential in the way of structural application — think cars, planes, and bridges. Thing is, though, palladium is super expensive, and researchers involved in the project say the best applications are in products like dental implants, which are currently made of soft, stiff noble metals, more likely to cause complications like bone atrophy. Chances are we won’t see super strong glass bridges anytime soon, but the new glass dental implants could be in your mouth as early as 2016.

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Intel to launch full HD 1080p streaming video service for its new Core 2011 processors

Intel Core 2011 Sandy Bridge DRM

Intel will launch a full HD 1080p streaming video service called “Insider” in the first quarter of 2011. Deals with Warner Bros and CinemaNow have already been arranged, and it’s expected that a very broad library of movies will be available at launch — and if that wasn’t exciting enough, Intel’s streaming movies will be made available at the same time as Blu-ray and DVD releases!

It’s a rather odd move coming from a chip manufacturer, but when you consider the hardware DRM available on Intel’s new line of ‘Sandy Bridge’ chips, it all begins to make a little more sense. Historically, publishers have been loathe to provide high-quality streaming movies because of piracy concerns, but with hardware security from Intel, such a service becomes feasible.

There’s no details on the pricing of Intel’s service, but it will surely be in line with Netflix and Hulu. The only problem is, you’ll need to buy a laptop or desktop with one of the new Core 2011 processors!

[The service will be branded as "Intel Insider" -- no relation to "Intel Inside", right?]

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Ten @ 10: Are you staying resolute?

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Samsung WiFi-enabled RF4289 fridge cools, eats and tweets; we go hands-on

Other brands may view networked fridges as the key to going green, but it seems Samsung is more interested in letting users access Pandora or tweet while grabbing a snack. At least that’s the impression we got from its staff while playing with the RF3289 fridge at CES, which the brand touts is the first of its kind to feature integrated WiFi. To be fair the unit provides a few pragmatic features too like the ability to view Google calendars, check the weather, download recipes from Epicurious, or leave digital notes — though we’d have been more impressed by functions such as remote temperature adjustment or food spoilage alerts. We also found that the stainless steel exterior made reading the 8-inch LCD touchscreen screen difficult from more than a few feet away. Otherwise, further details on the software and definite pricing are nonexistent at this point, but we do know the appliance will be available to cutting-edge Canadians sometime in May. For more details check out shots of the UI in the gallery below, and hit up Samsung’s vague press release after the break.

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Radiohead for Haiti charity DVD now available on BitTorrent and YouTube as donationware

Radiohead, a British band that made waves by offering its latest studio album for free or “pay what you want”, has just endorsed a community-made DVD of its Haiti earthquake charity concert from January 2010. The DVD is downloadable for free via BitTorrent, and you are strongly encouraged to donate as much as you can to Oxfam’s Haiti Earthquake and Recovery Fund.

Creation of the video was a labor of love; video footage from 14 cameras has been used, and you can choose from four different audio tracks, all recorded by different people. Three Radiohead fans, inez, formengr and andrea, have spent the last year collecting the various sources and compiling them into the definitive video of the concert, and boy have they done a good job.

For more details, check inez’s blog (but be warned, there is liberal use of fuchsia and aqua), and if you don’t fancy an 8GB download, a full-resolution version is also available to watch on YouTube (watch it after the break). If you like it, don’t forget to donate!

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Desert Moon is an impressive tower defense Time Waster

Desert Moon

If you look at the type of time wasters I normally cover, you’ll mostly find physics games, a platformer here and there, and maybe a puzzle or two.

One genre I almost never cover is tower defense games. I guess I normally don’t enjoy them all that much – it’s purely subjective. But this is one thing that makes Desert Moon all the more remarkable: It’s a tower defense game, but I actually had fun playing it.

You’re commanding a troop of soldiers stranded on an alien planet for five days. Each day, multiple waves of incoming beasts are going to run at you, and try to get past your defenses. Your job is to place your soldiers before each wave so that their fire pattern (and weapons) effectively cover the surface, and keep the beasts from getting past them.

Once a beast touches one of your soldiers, the soldier dies and there’s a gap in your defenses. When enough beasts manage to make it through, you die. Later on in the game, beasts don’t have to touch the soldiers – they explode when they’re near enough, so you need to start using longer-range weapons to keep the beasts away.

There are six different types of weapons, as well as four types of power-ups you can use during each wave. It’s Flash, but it still took a couple of minutes to load on my DSL connection. This is one game you may find yourself spending quite some time with.

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OnSwipe Raises, Like, A Million Dollars

PadPressed, the WordPress plugin that makes your blog look like a native app is branching out, with a new one million seed round of funding, a new name (OnSwipe) and homebase (New York). The round, which was completed in a marathon 30 days, was led by Spark Capital, Betaworks and AdMob investor ENIAC Ventures. Angel investors like Hubspot CEO Dharmesh Shah, Jennifer Lum, Roy Rodenstein and Wayne Chang also participated.

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Thank You For Fixing the iPad’s Side Switch, Apple [Apple]

Deal of the Day ? HP Pavilion dm1 11.6? Dual Core AMD Fusion Laptop with Free 3GB RAM Upgrade

Today?s LogicBUY deal is the 11.6? HP Pavilion dm1z ultraportable laptop. The dm1z has a Dual Core AMD Fusion cpu, Radeon HD 6310M discrete-class graphics, and a 720p LED screen. HP is giving a free 3GB memory upgrade and a 320GB 7200rpm hard drive upgrade. You?ll also find Wireless-N, a webcam, card reader, and more. [...]

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Google Translate turns a year old, gets new ‘Conversation Mode’

Google Translate for Android

One of the coolest little projects Google’s been working on over the past year has been its translation features. And the Google Translate app just turned 1 and got a pretty major update with a bunch of UI improvements — and one very cool experimental feature.

Conversation Mode is "optimized to allow you to communicate fluidly with a nearby person in another language." Basically you and whomever you’re speaking to talk into the phone, and it translates both sides of the conversation in near-real time. It’s only for Spanish and English right now, and is still in its infancy. But this is very, very cool, and is likely to save our butts in a month in Spain. Check out the dearly demo from the IFA conference after the break. [Google]

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Monitor Security Cams From Anywhere With Your iPad

No matter where you are in the world you can easily monitor your security cameras from anywhere with your iPad using the uNetCams Multiple IP Camera Viewer app. This app streams MJPEG video feeds from your IP network cameras in real-time and has many useful features. Whether you have just one camera or hundreds of [...]

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Video Shows Craftsmen Debossing Moleskine Notebooks

I’m a sucker for videos showing the inner workings of factory production lines, and even more so when the products are hand-made. I suspect you, as a gadget lover, have a similar weakness, so take a look at this wonderful video shot inside the Moleskine factory.

It shows not the making of the iconic overpriced notebooks, [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/01/video-shows-craftsmen-debossing-moleskine-notebooks/

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Google Serves Places On The iPhone With A Side Of Hotpot

Google Places is now on your iPhone. If you download the app (iTunes link) you get a mobile version of Google Places, Google’s local directory. It shows you nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bars, ATMs, gas stations, hotels, and other attractions. You can also search for any category you like, just like on Google Places proper or on Google Maps for Android. Perhaps the most important feature for Google is getting people to write more native reviews using the app. The app shows excerpts of reviews from around the web like on Yelp or Insiderpages, and below that are the native Google reviews. Currently, Google Places does not have a lot of great quality reviews written by Google users themselves. Therefore, Google built the product on the backs of reviews from other sites on the Web. But Google wants to build up its own corpus of reviews, and with apps like this it is going straight to consumers to get them to rate and review places around where they live, work, and travel.

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China has built the longest bridge in the world… so you don’t have to dig that hole

Yes, in addition to being one of the coolest and largest nations in the world, China now has the distinction, at least for the time being, of having the longest bridge in the world. The Qingdao Haiwan Bridge — at 26.4 miles long — in Shandong Province is almost three miles longer than the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana, which was the previous record holder for the longest bridge over water in the world (the longest bridge in the world period is also in China). The bridge took four years to build — lightning fast by American construction standards — and cost around $8.5 billion dollars. It was designed by Shandong Gausu Group and built by about 10,000 workers.

China has built the longest bridge in the world… so you don’t have to dig that hole originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ballmer discusses Microsoft’s battle against Apple’s Mac App Store, and official PC support for Kinect

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, chatted to the BBC at CES about a wide range of topics, including competition from Apple, the burgeoning ‘appification’ of everything, and Kinect for the PC.

When asked about official support for Kinect on the PC, Ballmer says Microsoft “will support that in a formal way in the right time” — a cop-out, basically. His impish grin does suggest it’s definitely on the cards, though, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

Regarding Apple and its recently-launched Mac App Store, Ballmer seems totally unfazed. “The biggest app ecosystem in the world is certainly not the Mac, not the iPad, and certainly not the iPhone. The biggest app ecosystem in the world is the [Windows] PC. There’s no question about that.”

Rather astutely, Ballmer goes on to identify an ecosystem that’s even more important than Mac, iOS or Windows: the Web! “The Web, and particularly as the Web moves to HTML5, which I think we’re doing beautifully in our new Internet Explorer 9, that’s the other big base app.” In other words, Windows is by far the largest software platform, and IE9 is in a great position for the upcoming Web app explosion.

It’s rare to see Steve quite so calm and collected, and even charming. Perhaps the British accent of the interviewer has a soothing effect…

Ballmer discusses Microsoft’s battle against Apple’s Mac App Store, and official PC support for Kinect originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A brief and anecdotal history of the Verizon iPhone 4 deal

It’s time to start penning the epilogue to the story of how Verizon and the iPhone came to be happily betrothed yesterday. We’ve already heard a good deal about how the last suitor failed to live up to expectations, but this report keeps the focus predominantly on the newlyweds and their courtship. The agreement came last year and was brokered by Verizon President Lowell McAdam and Apple COO Tim Cook, with input from CEOs Ivan Seidenberg and Steve Jobs (naturally), and though the commercial aspect only took about a day, the preceding technical hurdle was a six-to-nine months ordeal. That entailed putting Verizon cell towers at Apple HQ to check signal and avoid reliability troubles, as well as having Verizon’s Executive Director of Technology David McCarley work in Cupertino for more than a year. As for the rest of the deal, both parties agreed to share inside knowledge (Verizon’s network plans for Apple’s device plans — wouldn’t you like to know) and Verizon had to agree to a logo-free device. Which, given the sure-to-be mindblowing sales, probably isn’t a hard pill to swallow.

A brief and anecdotal history of the Verizon iPhone 4 deal originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tablet Coasters from newPCgadgets

newPCgadgets is introducing the newest item in their line of “Surprisingly Unique Products.”  Their new Tablet Coasters are similar to their Smartphone Coasters we told you about last fall.  These stainless steel Tablet Coasters are designed to raise your tablet to a 35 degree angle.  They are 5 1/2″w x 7″d x 2 3/4″h, and [...]

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?Fringe? Fights Back Against New Friday Timeslot (Video)

I love the TV show ‘Fringe.’ If you’re a fan of ‘Fringe,’ then you know it’s been moved to the “death slot” of Friday nights starting in January. Well, it looks like the people at ‘Fringe’ are fighting back with … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S2 set to arrive at Mobile World Congress?

Yeah, you’ll need to take this one with a big grain of salt as some of these rumors have been floating around for a whole now but with that said and out of the way. New information is suggesting that come Mobile World Congress next month, Samsung will be all set to release the Samsung Galaxy S2 line of devices. If we follow the rumor mill, what we should be looking at come announcement is a dual core, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with built in NFC rocking Android 2.3. We’ll hold out for more details before we set this one in stone personally. Oh ya, the image. We’re pretty darn confident in saying the device will look nothing like what’s shown above. I’ll eat my Jerry’s hat if I’m wrong. [ETNews via MobileCrunch]

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Kisai Console ? The latest Tokyoflash Japan Fan Based Design Watch

The Kisai Console, is the latest watch from Tokyoflash that has been created based on the suggestions from their fans and customers. This watch reminds me of the original Star Trek LCARS system. It’s made of stainless steel with 3 LED sections that light up in Green to tell the time with a press of [...]

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World’s First Electric Supercar Taking Pre-Orders and Going Into Production [Cars]

Seafood Watch program upgrades some East Coast fish

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Daily Crunch: Spring Forth Edition

?Air Conditioned? 2022 World Cup In Jeopardy As Players? Union Calls For Winter Tournament FCC Reveals The JBL On Air Wireless AirPlay Speaker System This Super Mario Bros 3 Furniture Set Will Really Impress The Princesses PrimeSense, Co-Creator Of Kinect, To Lead Open Gesture Tech Organization Dear Tech Early Adopters: Manufacturers Don?t Care About You

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Daily Crunch: Travellers in Space and Time Edition

Video: TalkTorque 2 Robot Will Be A Master In Non-Verbal Communication Fly Or Die: The Nexus S, Barbie Video Girl, And AR.Drone (TCTV) Go Back To The Future Doc And Marty With This iPhone 4 Flux Capacitor Decal What I Want For Christmas: A 16:9 iPad They Got Him! Children?s Cancer Ward Console Thief Apprehended

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Microsoft leaving two vulnerabilties in Internet Explorer 8 unpatched

IE8 logoOn the upcoming Patch Tuesday, Microsoft will not be issuing a fix for a critical IE8 vulnerability discovered in December. If that wasn’t bad enough, a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 discovered by a Google security researcher will also go unaddressed.

The second bug was only discovered yesterday, so perhaps Microsoft simply hasn’t had a chance to work out a fix yet — but the first flaw has already been exploited, and seen in the wild! Microsoft even admits it has seen targeted attacks, yet no fix is forthcoming.

The Google security researcher, incidentally, is concerned that third parties in China might also know about his recently-discovered vulnerability. In a beautiful twist of irony, one of his fellow researchers uploaded some data that revealed the exploit — and moments later, the GoogleBot indexed the data, allowing two IP addresses in China to simply search for it.

Microsoft leaving two vulnerabilties in Internet Explorer 8 unpatched originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iRetrofone Steampunk Base for iPhone

The iRetrofone Steampunk dock for iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4) from freelandstudios is hand-sculpted and hand-cast in 0.5″ thick urethane resin.  Using your own docking cable, the iRetrofone dock allows you to charge and sync your iPhone.  The coolest thing is that all vocal communications functions are routed through the handset, so you can actually make [...]

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Earbuds Beat Depression by Shining Lights Into Your Brain

The concept for the Valkee sounds like the worst kind of snake-oil: it’s a little box that combats the dark blues of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with bright lights. Nothing new there, except it shines the lights into your head through your ears.
Winter depression, in the form of SAD, has been treated with bright lights [...]

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Skyfire For iPad Arriving Soon

Many iPhone users have been enjoying the Skyfire web browser since November and a lot of people have been patiently waiting for an iPad compatible version. If all goes well Skyfire should be available for the iPad very soon, perhaps before Christmas which is a good possibility according to a Skyfire spokesman. The iPad version [...]

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DraftPad for iPhone [AppOfTheDay]

Plywood Report & Update: Komodo Opening West LA Restaurant Mid-February

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World’s First Electric Supercar Taking Pre-Orders and Going Into Production [Cars]

Trulli: Lotus row ?embarrassing and surreal? | F1 Fanatic round-up

Team Lotus driver criticises naming row.

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Use Microsoft Word To Add Pizazz To Your Opt-In Give Away Reports

As part of your business marketing plot, you should have an opt-in box on your blog or website and collect data from your views that will allow you to continue to market to then. In exchange for this contact data, you demand to provide data of value such as a report or ebook. Recently we had a fantastic webinar on Microsoft Term and if you are using version 2007 or above, you have some fantastic fresh tools at your disposal that constitute making a report opt-in give away a breeze. Here are just a hardly any of the items that can constitute your report grab attention… More information: click to read full article…

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So Google, You?ll Be Dropping Support For Flash Next, Right?

Do you smell that? Just wait a second. You will.

Though H.264 plays an important role in video, as our goal is to enable open innovation, support for the codec will be removed and our resources directed towards completely open codec technologies.

The bolding is mine, but that’s Google’s actual statement as to why they’re dropping support for the H.264 video codec from the Chromium open source browser (from which Chrome is built). Erick wrote up the main story earlier today, but in my opinion, he didn’t go far enough in calling bullshit on this maneuver. Namely, how on Earth can Google get away with dropping support for one popular codec under the guise of “open” when baked into their browser is Flash, the decidedly un-open plug-in?

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Outlining: Improving Writing Skills

As a college student studying English Language and Literature, I was given assignments of writing a fantastic abundance of articles and papers. At first, it was very dense for me to complete, mostly since I like reading more than writing. However, throughout my college age, I developed some tips to aid me when it came for me to inscribe certain articles or papers. More information: read more…

Lamisil For Nail Fungus – Does Lamisil Work And Is It The Best Nail Fungus Treatment?

An up close gaze at nail fungus treatment Lamisil. Lamisil is a prescription pill manufactured my Novartis pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lamisl is designed to kill and prevent nail fungus infections on the finger and toe nails. More information: more info…

The Benefits of Stretching After Exercising

Stretching your muscles should be as much a part of your exercise program as improving your stamina and strength. Using these simple techniques will allow you to improve your recovery age, reduce discomfort and injury while exercising and allow you to participate in all your lifetime has to offer. These lists are by no method complete, however they will get you started. More information: read more…

iRetrofone Steampunk Base for iPhone

The iRetrofone Steampunk dock for iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4) from freelandstudios is hand-sculpted and hand-cast in 0.5″ thick urethane resin.  Using your own docking cable, the iRetrofone dock allows you to charge and sync your iPhone.  The coolest thing is that all vocal communications functions are routed through the handset, so you can actually make [...]

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What Charges And Fees Are Incurred By US Shipments Going To Toronto?

Delivery charges and fees is one of the first requests that shippers will constitute before making any shipment attempt. Unlike other places, shipment from United States involves delivery charges and fees that are made very simple and encouraging for shippers. The shipment logistics in the United States that involves cross border delivery does certainly require the payment of certain fees. More information: more info…

Tone Stomach – Great Exercise Tips Part 2

In Part 2 of this article, I will be discussing 4 fantastic exercises to Tone Stomach that can be done from house. Not everyone likes to workout in a gym or more importantly has the age to get into the gym on a daily basis. It is excellent to have a locate of exercises to Tone Stomach muscles at house giving you the flexibility to get a workout in much if you can’t constitute it to the gym. More information: more info…

Snag a copy of ?Windows 7 ? The Pocket Guide?

The Windows 7 Pocket Guide [affiliate link] is a 385 page eBook for readers who want to learn the basics of Windows 7 and apply them to customize their PC to work more efficiently. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to earn some some [...]

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Save Your Money – Basic Problem Solving on Intel Macs – Weird Startup Behaviour

Apple Macs – they gaze fantastic, they are simple to employ, however sometimes you switch them on and nothing happens. Or things happen that you didn’t expect. Normally this could mean a hardware difficulty that entails a trip outside to your community Mac Guru and money changing hands, however before you do that, try this quick fix… More information: more info…

Gateway NV5929u Laptop Review

Gateway has admittedly had a dense decade. They have had some very poorly executed strategies, designs, and hardware. I was very hesitant to pick up a Gateway laptop since of that. However, the incredible sticker value lured me in, as well as the positive term of mouth about the Gateway NV5929u. There are just a hardly any things that I don’t like on this machine, however for the money, it was a steal. More information: for more info click here…

Diverse Operating Systems May Aid Cybercriminals – Ethical Hackers May Help Identify Vulnerabilities

The at the end decade witnessed tremendous advancements in data and communication technologies. The growth of Internet and e-commerce paved the path for manufacturing fresh products and initiating fresh concepts. More information: more info…

McIntosh MCLK12 wall clock sports fancy face, massive price tag

Ever wonder why you can’t find a clock that looks more like a 1970s amplifier? If you answered yes to that question, and don’t mind throwing down wads of cash for novelty timepieces, then McIntosh’s MCLK12 is right up your alley. The makers of high-end audio gear have produced a clock that’s in keeping with their classic look and price point — it costs $2000 and uses blue-lit amp meters to tell the time (hours on the left, minutes on the right). We have to admit, the MCLK12 looks pretty sweet, but really, whatever happened to promotional t-shirts?

McIntosh MCLK12 wall clock sports fancy face, massive price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CES: Tanita unveils wireless body fat monitor for kids

Tanita’s BF-2000 IronKids scale actually hides the results from the user, and wirelessly transmits weight and body fat readings to an in-range dedicated device.

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Reasons For Using A Lever Arch File

Lever Arch Files are always well loved due to the practicality and functionality in the workplace. Here are some of the ways they can aid you. More information: more info…

A Headset Walkie Talkie Pair Is For Everyone

There are many reasons why a person should have a pair of headset walkie talkies. This article talks about walkie talkies, particularly the headset kind, and why everyone should have one. More information: read more…

Obtaining Medical Coding Certificate

From the age my boy came to be a year ago, I have been looking for a path to generate some respectable money from house. We’re just barely scraping by using one income source, and though I can resume the position I had ahead of taking maternity leave, the value of childcare would likely devour through my salary in any condition. The best option is for me to continue staying house and to search for something I’m able to do on the internet. More information: click here for more…

Clean up time

Over the next few weeks I will be cleaning up my blog. Adding some new things and taking off other stuff. If you would like to have your site/blog added to the new links page please email me at thegrapesaroundtexas @ Gmail (dot) com <–trying to cut the spam. Cheers!

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The Truth About Weight Loss Spa Vacations

We all know that holiday is just always encircling and since of that cause you can’t aid yourself, however to plot to go to a place where you can have fun as well as where you can wear your favorite swimsuit confidently. For you to do that, it must be that you have a fit body so that you will be outshine among any other human beings in a specific place, in doing so, it is advisable that you are going to enroll yourself in a weight loss spa vacation. If you are going to glance at this article, you will surely know on how to spend your vacation in a fun path where you can also be benefited. More information: read more…

Best Upcoming Smartphones 2011

For the past two years, clearly the best-selling tech item encircling the earth became the smartphone, the device that conveniently places the Internet in your pocket. This week, it has been announced that Research In Motion shipped 14.2 million BlackBerries in the quarter ending in September 2010, narrowly beating Apple’s iPhone sales. These are huge numbers for smartphones sales. The best path to shop encircling for a smartphone is firstly, to select a carrier with adequate coverage and a value plot that fits your needs. However, if you’re going firstly to select the best smartphone, you should commence by selecting its operating system (OS). More information: more info…

Sony asks for restraining order against Geohot, fail0verflow over PS3 exploits

We knew Sony would be non-plussed about the PlayStation 3 jailbreak, and now we have a better idea as to the full extent of its anger. The company has filed suit (not yet, see below) asked for a restraining order against George “Geohot” Hotz, the “hacking group” fail0verflow (Hector Cantero, Sven Peter, “Bushing,” and “Segher”), and numerous John / Jane Does over the exploit and its release. To be more specific, the company cites violations of Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, various copyright infringements, and other acts of binary malfeasance. A temporary restraining order has also been sought, asking that all “circumvention tools” be taken offline and his computers and related media (i.e. anything storing said tools) be impounded. It looks like Geohot’s servers are being slammed at the moment, so we’ve gone ahead and hosted the relevant PDFs ourselves below. We’re still sifting through ourselves and will let you know what we unearth.

Update:
Nilay here — let’s take a look at what’s going on. This isn’t a “lawsuit” in the traditional sense, since Sony hasn’t filed a complaint for copyright infringement or whatever against Geohot and friends. Instead, the company appears to be trying to shove the genie back in the bottle and have the jailbreak and any information about the jailbreak removed from the web by filing a temporary restraining order. That might work in the short term — Geohot’s already pulled his pages down — but history suggests that the forces of paperwork rarely triumph over the righteous anger of nerds, and that this code is out there for good. That said, we’ll see what the court says tomorrow; although we very much doubt Sony’s melodramatic proposed motion and order will be granted as written, we wouldn’t be surprised if some sort of order is eventually granted — and then from there a formal lawsuit is likely just a few days away.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony asks for restraining order against Geohot, fail0verflow over PS3 exploits originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sorting Your Articles For A Positive Business Result

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FRCP – The Litigator’s Bible

As the volume of electronically stored data has increased, the number of litigations, lawsuits, and corporate investigations has also doubled. This has made eDiscovery a frequently used term in corporate circles. Though eDiscovery has become an inevitable part of corporate lifetime, it has been found that much season More information: read more…

The LaserJet 2015 Printer – LaserJet 2015 Toner Information

The modern office hour will most of the times have a fantastic number of it’s members involved in employment that at times will require the employ of a reliable printer. When the office is fitted with it’s necessary equipment a abundance of the effort and interest must be placed on finding just the fair machine to handle the printing. One of the best investments in this particular field is the LaserJet 2015 printer which, if paired up with LaserJet 2015 toner will deliver the best imaginable answer to the difficulty. More information: read more…

The Future Version Of Android Isn?t Called Ice Cream. It?s Ice Cream SANDWICH.

It’s tough being a tech journalist. Countless phone calls, mountains of email, endless warring with legions of trolls. Really, you’ve got to be pretty hardcore to do this job. It’s a wonder we ever get any posts up. Which is my half-hearted explanation as to why it’s taken me this long to reveal the truth about something that I’m sure all of you find extremely important. So, without any further ado, here it is: the version of Android that comes after Honeycomb (in other words, the one after next), is not going to be called Ice Cream, which seems to be the general consensus among tech bloggers. It’s going to be called Ice Cream Sandwich.

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CES: ReadiBand tracks activity, sleep patterns

Fatigue Science offers a digital watch and wrist movement detector that tracks activity to calculate fatigue risk based on sleep levels.

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The Causes and the Most Effective Treatment to Sweating Problems

Sweating problems may sound like a minor difficulty, however if you are one of those unlucky ones who suffer from it, you’ll know how irritating and dense this difficulty can get. Sweating is a natural bodily function, however sometimes sweating can get excessive. Some human beings just have a greater tendency to sweat a abundance, and it is usually nothing to seriously worry about. More information: click here for more…

Get Solution to Fix SporderDll Error

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Credit Card Settlement Advice – How to Use the Threat of Bankruptcy to Settle Debt

Bankruptcy was considered to be a very useful tool in the United States to clear off the loan burden from the human beings. Either to clear off the burden of secured debts or unsecured, either filing a petition in Chapter 7, 13, or chapter 9, it does employment, or above all it really makes the creditors to come to your terms, specifically in the condition of unsecured debts. More information: read more…

Groupon: $30 for $60 at Wine.com

About a month ago Wine.com did a $30 for $60 deal with Living Social.  They’re now doing what appears to be the same deal with Groupon.  I have to say, I wasn’t thrilled with the way the Living Social deal was structured and I let Wine.com know about it on Twitter.

There were three aspects of the deal I didn’t like:

First is that the $60 Groupon can’t be applied towards shipping costs.  To Massachusetts, it costs $12.95 to ship the first bottle so at minimum you end up spending $42.95 for $60 worth of wine.  That effectively makes the deal $30 for a $17.95 discount which is a lot less compelling than $30 for $60.

Second, the voucher isn’t a gift card.  It’s a discount code.  This is significant because Wine.com only allows you to enter one promotional code per order.  So say for example Wine.com is running a 1 cent shipping on $99 promotion – you can’t stack that promotional code with the Groupon offer so you end up having to choose one or the other and the fully loaded cost of the wine shipped to your house isn’t a very good deal.

Third, with the Living Social deal anyway, the promotional code didn’t trigger until the total value of the products in your cart was $59 or more.  This seems incorrect to me.  Any product total of $60 or less should be free and any total over that should be reduced by $60.  The way it was structured seemed to encourage overshoot.

In total, the deal created a situation where it was impossible to achieve a 50% discount -and- you ended up being forced to spend more than the cost of the voucher.  When I buy a Groupon for a restaurant I can always choose to spend slightly less than the value of the voucher so I don’t end up spending more on the deal than the voucher cost me.  But with this deal that isn’t possible and that doesn’t feel right to me.

All of that said, I’m going to take advantage of this offer too.  Why?  Well, they had a good deal last week on their Steward-Ship program where you could get holiday gift baskets shipped for free if you bought into the Steward-Ship program for $25 (regularly $49).  This program is similar to Amazon Prime (which I’m a huge fan of and almost anyone can try for free with Amazon Mom – check it out) in that it gives you free shipping on any order for a year.  But, a unique aspect of Steward-Ship is that it can be combined with other discount offers.  So say for example Wine.com offers 15% off 12 bottles.  You could then buy a bottle of 2008 Caymus for $50.99 shipped free.  And coming January 1st, 2011 to Massachusetts there’s no tax on wine.  A bottle of Caymus shipped to your doorstep in Massachusetts for $50.99 fully loaded?  That’s a pretty good deal.

Still, I’m not thrilled about having to read the fine print and fight so hard to get a good deal on wine. 

Click here to check out the deal on Groupon – ends Wednesday December 29th at 11:59 pm Pacific time. 

Bonus Reading: I wrote up some thoughts on a couple of interesting cashback/deal sites I recently discovered called Envaulted and Offermatic.  Good stuff – check it out.

Question of the Day: What do you think of group buying deals like this as they relate to wine?  How would you like to see retailers structuring these deals?


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Benefits And Explanation Of Low Level Laser Therapy

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AT&T has been prepping iPhone plan as Verizon now has iPhone

AT&T has been prepping a new advertisement plan to do what they can to keep people from switching to the Verizon iPhone. AT&T plans to focus its ads on the fact they say their network has faster 3G speeds and overall performs better than Verizon’s network (not sure who they are fooling with that!). More so [...]

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What to Include in an Office Stationery Order

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AVG Internet Security – Free Versus The Paid Suite

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Freelance Writers – Market Yourself Effectively

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Why We Invested In Groupon: The Power of Data

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Greylock Partners VCs Reid Hoffman and James Slavet. Reid Hoffman is Co-Founder and Chairman at LinkedIn and a partner at Greylock. His complete profile can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman. James Slavet is a partner at Greylock. His complete profile can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/jamesslavet.

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Hands-On With Sony Ericsson?s Xperia Arc Smartphone

Sony Ericsson announced the latest addition to its high-end Xperia series of smartphones last week at CES with the debut of the Xperia Arc.
It’s a slick little number, and I got to spend a bit of time playing with it on the show floor.
The Arc’s screen measures in at an expansive 4.2 inches, a [...]

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The Pros And Cons Of Color Ebook Readers

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Electronic Payment Systems Security Is a Big Concern

The earth has changed beyond recognition with the advent of internet and its employ has made a revolution in nearly all spheres of lifetime. We are heavily dependent upon web based services for much transactions and nobody is complaining as it offers a earth of convenience to us. Today we can acquire nearly anything sitting in the comfort of our homes using our credit cards. More information: more info…

Will Courier Delivery Software Offer a Customer Web Portal?

If you are fresh to using delivery software or have never used it in the past, you may be unaware of all the fantastic features these programs have to offer. A typical delivery program usually offers a suite of programs that aid with many different parts of your business, ensuring efficient operation of your corporation. One of these features is the customer web portal, and yes, excellent software will comprehend this option. More information: read more…

Wines & Vines’ Good News Index

I have great hope that 2011 will see a significant shift in our economy. I’m hoping we see a trend toward hiring and a significant reduction in unemployment. A forward moving economy is good for the wine industry. That means…

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Best Ways of Getting HP TouchSmart 600 Quad Discounts

In the contemporary era, technology market has become highly competitive with the introduction of modern computers emerging every day. Manufactures are trying to displace televisions with the high definition touch displays. In order to achieve their goals they are installing TV tuner cards and disk drives with large storage capacity in fresh PCs. More information: more info…

Businesses Urged to Recruit Disadvantaged Employees

British businesses must do more to hire employees from disadvantaged groups, according to Europe’s largest human resources and development professional body. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG revealed that companies are continuing to overlook human beings from disadvantaged sections of society such as the extended-term unemployed. The study learned that 19 per cent of organisations ignore applications from ex-offenders, while 16 per cent will not consider young candidates aged 18 and under with small or no educational or vocational qualifications. More information: more info…

Hands-On With Sony Ericsson?s Xperia Arc Smartphone

Sony Ericsson announced the latest addition to its high-end Xperia series of smartphones last week at CES with the debut of the Xperia Arc.
It’s a slick little number, and I got to spend a bit of time playing with it on the show floor.
The Arc’s screen measures in at an expansive 4.2 inches, a [...]

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Windows Phone 7 – An Overwhelming Thing For Gamers

Windows Telephone 7 is an operating system of mobiles and is designed using latest technology by Microsoft. You can immediately easily operate your laptops and notebooks according to your requirements. Windows Telephone operating system has immediately overcome the difficulty of upgrading system of laptops and notebooks. More information: more info…

Importance of HP ENVY 17 3D Discounts

So finally HP has officially introduced HP Envy 17 3D. That’s the intonation of the HP Envy 17 3D. This large however stylish laptop is seemed to be a replacement of desktop computers since it provides all facilities to HP customers. More information: read more…

Sanyo Projector Lamps – How To Ensure They Live Long and Prosper

Today, Sanyo projectors lamps are used for business and house theater entertainment. From DLP to LCD, regardless of whether your projector is a TV projector or a business projector, projectors employ lamps or bulbs to aid produce the images which they project. Unfortunately, the lifetime of projector lamps is not infinite and many factors play a part in how extended a projector’s lamp will at the end. Not unlike the bulbs in your house lights, Sanyo projector lamps will go outside at some mark and demand to be replaced. However, if you capture excellent attention of the projector and lamp, you can extend the lifetime of projector lamps. There are distinct ways to increase the longevity of projector lamps. Though many projector owners do not capture the necessary steps to increase the lifetime expectancy of their projectors lamp, there are ways to extend the usage of Sanyo projector lamps. More information: click to read full article…

Dispenser Shaves Soap-Bars Into Fluffy Flakes

Block soap is like dehydrated liquid soap, and has the same weight and concentration benefits as anything that has had the water removed (Yoda, for instance, was tall and wrinkle-free before he was desiccated by centuries of using the Force). The environmental benefits are clear – no water means less to transport around the world [...]

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Why the Supreme Court Was Asked To Hear Retailer Wine Shipping Case

QUESTION: Notwithstanding Granholm v. Heald, does the Twenty-first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution overrides its Commerce Clause and allows States to discriminate against out-of-state businesses in the sale of alcoholic beverages? This is the question that the Specialty Wine Retailers…

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Is Whey Protein Dangerous?

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Why Writing Needs a Lot of Passion

Writing needs a abundance of passion, skill, and creativity. However what sets you apart from other writers is not with the employ of words or the characters and the topics you inscribe however the creativity you place into your writing. The style and the path you inscribe lets you own the articles you inscribe so by keeping the creativity juice flowing you locate yourself up as a excellent writer. More information: more info…

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Beer cooler built in the shape of Google’s Android… just because (video)

The bounds of Android fandom, will we ever know them? The latest exhibition of one man’s love for his mobile OS is this here beverage (we know it’s only going to house beer, let’s be honest) cooler, which has been lovingly recreated in the form and proportions of the Android logo. Standing somewhere over four feet tall, it’s really a fantastically well executed DIY project, and its maker has taken the time to document it on video for us as well. You’ll probably find the unfinished droid a little disturbing to see, what with its unpolished skin and rough edges, but maybe that’s a fitting metaphor for the constantly evolving operating system anyway. All we know is that the end result is at least as sweet as Gingerbread, if not more so. See it all just past the break.

[Thanks, Tony]

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Healthy Living For Busy People

How can you combine your busy schedule as an executive or business person or student with a healthy lifestyle? This article gives you thoughts on how to constitute the most of your busy lifestyle whilst living healthily as well. Busy lifestyles constitute for poor nutritional habits. This has effects on our stress levels and can increase irritability and eventually lead to dwindling productivity. This unfortunate outcome is avoidable. More information: more info…

Team Building Games – Connecting People

Team building activities do not only increase employee interaction, however also generate awareness of the other departments employment responsibilities, aid know the demand of cooperation, the significance of sharing knowledge, and the benefits of team employment. Games are an essential part of the team building action. Team Building Games are more than just opportunities for employee recreation and fun. More information: click here for more…

Verizon or AT&T: Which Will Deliver the Best iPhone Experience?

U.S. iPhone customers have been eagerly awaiting a Verizon-branded iPhone almost since day one.
Starting February 10, they’ll have that option. Verizon announced Tuesday that it would soon offer the iPhone 4 on its 3G network. The 16-GB model will cost $200 and a 32-GB model will go for $300, both with a two-year contract.
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HP LaserJet P2035 – Extraordinary Printer For Your Business

It’s not a huge issue whether you run a huge corporation or a smaller one, anyway you gaze at it you will demand a printer. What makes printing so essential is undeniable, the ability to have your copy on paper immediately without mediation is fantastic. At this mark owning a printer for your office has become a necessity and is no longer as exclusive and expensive as it used to be. More information: for more info click here…

This Amazing Full Feature Film Was Made with Footage Entirely from Grand Theft Auto IV [Video]

French filmmaker Mathieu Weschler spent two years making The Trashmaster. And that’s not the crazy thing. What’s insane is that the film’s footage (an epic 88-minutes of sex, drugs and violence) is made entirely from scenes in Grand Theft Auto IV. More »

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Daily Tip: How to skin carrier names with Winterboard [Jailbreak]

Sure you can get an iPhone that says AT&T or even Verizon now, but curious how to make the carrier name say anything you want? Want to put your own name, even an icon? If you’re Jailbroken and not afraid of a little hacking, we’ll show you how after the break! While I am only showing [...]

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iPhone Repair Tips

With the explosion of the iPhone onto the mobile scene, there has also been an emergence of many hardware deficiencies. Learn all the vital iPhone repair tips. More information: for more info click here…

Remove Trojan Silentbanker B to Secure Your Banking Account Information

Trojan.Silentbanker.B is a harmful Trojan and rogue antivirus program that modifies registry setting and corrupts system files. It hijacks house browser of compromised system and steals sensitive data like banking account data and credit card details. Employ any genuine anti-spyware software to remove Trojan.Silentbanker.B infection from system. More information: for more info click here…

New Federal Credit Card Debt Relief Rules – How To Take Advantage Of New Laws

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Are you getting the Verizon iPhone 4?

Whether you’re already on Verizon or looking in from the outside, the iPhone 4 just became one of that network’s flagship devices. So, we want to know how you feel, will it pull you into Big Red’s gravitational sphere or are you impervious to its magical charms? Let us know in the poll below!

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Verizon’s alleged iPhone event happens tomorrow, January 11th at 11AM EST / 8AM PST, and we’ll be there live!

We’ve waited. We’ve watched. We’ve wondered. And now, by the grace of Steve Jobs and Lowell Mcadams, we’re supposedly going to see a reveal of the mythical Verizon iPhone. Of course, there’s always a chance that Verizon just wants to reveal more details on LTE, or talk about the company’s commitment to openness and Android… but according to the rumor mill, it’s time for Big Red to get some Apple magic.

No matter what happens, we’ll be there live, reporting on the news as it happens with the best liveblog in the business. Tune in at the times below on Tuesday, January 11th at this URL to see it all go down!

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Fix Windows Error 0×80070057

Windows Mistake 0×80070057 is related to Windows Update, Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 and Backup & Restore programs. This mistake may appear while checking for latest Windows Updates, connecting Microsoft Exchange Server through Microsoft Outlook 2010, backing-up files to a USB Dense Disk Propel or copying files to a Reminiscence Card. The sources of the mistake are “SoftwareDistribution” folder, difficulty with Outlook Profile, lack of operational reminiscence and obsolete registry entries. More information: more info…

Credit Debt Settlement Act 2010 – Why Debt Settlement Cases Are On The Rise

Credit debt settlement act 2010 has done a excellent job. The number of debt settlement deals are on the rise and there are chances that the settlement deals will increase throughout the year 2011. More information: click here for more…

Business Cards and Modern Day Technology

Learn about technological advances that have altered the earth of business networking. I clarify why the traditional business card is still relevant, and outline the other networking tools outside there. More information: click here for more…

Tech Lock Down (TLD) Accessory For iPad

Well here’s a simple, yet interesting and useful iPad accessory. Introducing the Tech Lock Down for iPad, aka TLD. Some of the most simple inventions can be the best ones. This accessory can come in handy for several different businesses. For example the Tech Lock Down would work well in hospitals, banks, hotels and doctor’s [...]

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Rullingnet’s Vinci tablet is a rugged Galaxy Tab for babies, we go hands-on (video)

As technology advances, so do babies. Seriously, it’s amazing how often we see toddlers finding their way round smartphones and tablets these days, but according to Rullingnet founder Dr. Dan D. Yang, a lot of these products or apps are either too predictable or too dull to inspire the younglings, especially her own two-year-old daughter. As such, Dr. Yang came up with the Vinci tablet, which is essentially a seven-inch Android Froyo tablet bundled with educational 3D games, music videos and animated storybooks for ages of three and under.

The prototype we saw was actually a Galaxy Tab housed within a rubber frame, but Rullingnet is working with Samsung to produce a similar-looking 1.3-pound device sporting a flush spill-proof housing, an unnamed Cortex-A8 processor, a 3 megapixel camera on the back, and a microSD slot. Wireless components are removed to reduce radiation exposed to children, but parents will be able to install or upgrade apps via the micro-USB port. Expect to see a late Q1 or early Q2 release for about $479. For now, have a look at one of the preloaded games after the break.

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Smoking: Quit It, Or Your Life Goes Up In Smoke

In the US, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death in both men and women alike. Get to know some facts to motivate yourself to quit. More information: click to read full article…

How To Enjoy Faster Internet On Your Computer?

Slow Internet is a difficulty for many. However there are solutions to boost up your internet celerity and delight in quicker browsing familiarity. Explore this article. Here we have discussed some vital tips that will aid you boost internet celerity. More information: read more…

Credit Card Debt Relief – How To Make Credit Card Companies Settle Your Debts? Part 2

Credit card debt relief is no doubt could easily be considered as absolute blessing for credit card debtors since it is going to solve their intense problems of terrible credit which they cannot overcome by themselves. Credit card debt relief is helping credit card borrowers in highly beneficial and sophisticated manners. In circumstance debtors are making this opportunity as the absolute alternative of approaching threats of bankruptcy. More information: click to read full article…

The Glorious, Inevitable Tron Segway [Video]

A Segway i2 that’s customized to fit into the Tron universe? Never before has personal transportation been so simultaneously geeky and inspired. This is the light cycle mall cops use on the Grid. And it was shockingly easy to make: More »

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HTC EVO 4G Review: Experience the Computing Power on the Rise

Launched by Sprint, HTC EVO 4G has already carved a niche for itself in the gadget zones. It is the first WiMax-enabled telephone that has been made available to the US residents. More information: read more…

How To Remove Norton Software Programs From Your Computer

Norton Antivirus is an vital machine security application made by Symantec Machine Systems. Though it is one of the most well loved antivirus programs and performs some highly critical functions, it has been reported that it is also causing a abundance of problems and errors that result in many human beings being unable to employment on their computers properly. It is therefore needed to uninstall it from your PC. More information: click here for more…

Nexus S receives MeeGo and Ubuntu ports, makes our nerd senses tingle (video)

You’ve got to hand it to the Nexus S. In spite of being a souped-up smartphone, it’s still unpretentious enough to accept power from a BlackBerry microUSB cable and easy enough to hack that it’s just received not one, but two OS ports. MeeGo, in its very raw and unfinished form, has been dropped onto the phone’s internal memory without the need for any flashing, and the method has also been successfully used to install Ubuntu on the current Google flagship. There’s very little that’s actually functional about the MeeGo install at the moment, but the ball has begun rolling and there’s a resulting question that’s occupying our minds right now — will the Nexus S have a perfectly hacked copy of MeeGo before or after Nokia releases its device for the platform? Answers on a postcard.

[Thanks, Michelle and Brad]

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The Undeniable Value And Uniqueness of the HP Color LaserJet 3600dn

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How To Choose An LCD Touch Screen Monitor

We all know how a touch screen monitor can aid us in business today. There is no inquiry about how much aid it gives, whether you’re talking about a large corporation or a convenience store. The availability of a device that can readily aid a customer with his inquiries about stocks, products and the like is already a major advantage compared to a age when human beings really had to inquiry human beings to know what they needed to know. It used to be a very age-consuming action for both the customer and the clerk who may have other vital tasks to do. With the coming of touch screen monitors, everything has been made simpler. More information: click to read full article…

Does Your Business Need Remote Desktop Access?

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Dec. 21, 1842: Birth of an Anarchist, and Darwin?s Critic

1842: Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin, Russian geographer, biologist and anarchist revolutionary, is born.
Kropotkin was the son of Russian nobles but came of age during a period of intellectual upheaval in the country, which had a profound effect on his social and political development. The miserable state of the peasant class especially bothered him, and the failure [...]

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New Cisco Router Licensing Scheme

Earlier this year, Cisco announced replacement switches to the 1841/2800/3800 routers. The older routers have not entirely reached end of sale, however the newer routers (1941/2900/3900) offer huge changes in router licensing. More information: for more info click here…

The Benefits of Easy Diet Plans and Isagenix

The body goes through a abundance at times on the inside as well as the outside however mostly the inside. Human beings harm their bodies in a abundance of different ways and really never see it until problems arise. This is usually do to unhealthy eating habits that contain a abundance of terrible ingredients that only harm the body. It’s a absolute difficulty, however, it can be solved with some simple diet plans. For example, nutritional cleansing is getting more and more well loved and has made many human beings healthier. This article will discuss what it is and a corporation called Isagenix. More information: more info…

The First Toshiba Laptop – Cutting Edge Technology

Here is an article on the first Toshiba laptop, the T1100. Also, a brief overview of the corporation and it’s accomplishments. More information: for more info click here…

The sexiest bottles don?t sport wood [video]

Cork producers continue to roll out their $22 million promotional campaign. Their current ad is even worse than the one about killing kittens. In the video, a woman jumps on top of a man because he brought a wine closed with a cork harvested by “swarthy Portuguese workers.” Really? That’s the best that $22 million [...]

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Eliminate Unsecured Debt – How To Take Advantage Of New Federal Debt Relief Laws

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Audio Bible, The Best "Est" Gift!

An audio bible could be the best gift that you can offer to anyone or give yourself. This would aid the receiver to greatly benefit from the term of god to live a disciplined lifetime. This would aid the person to live the lifetime efficiently and effectively. More information: click to read full article…

Pixable?s Photofeed Sorts And Categorizes Your Facebook Photos

</centerPixable, a startup that allows you to create photo books and calendars from your pictures on the web, is launching a new Facebook app today, Photofeed, which will sort and categorize your friends Facebook photos. Photofeed aims to act as a personal ?photobot? scouring Facebook for the photos from your friends that you will find interesting. The app allows you to browse, search and categorize all the photos your Facebook friends have posted and will also sort photos into groups such as “top photos of the day,” and “Best of the month.”

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Getting Out Of Debt in 2011 – How Legitimate Debt Resolution Programs Can Help You

Year 2011 is considered to be commence of coming outside from the debts gradually. Although the expected results may not be achieved; however a commence would occur. Primarily, due to the FTC act 2009 signed by the President Obama. More information: read more…

An Overview of the Sager NP7280 Gaming Laptop

The Sager NP7280 is as much a desktop that folds as it is a laptop. It comes average with a requirement for a 300w PSU, weighs nearly 12 pounds, SLI, the capability for a six core i7 processor, a three channel DDR3 with as much as 12 Gigabyte, 193/24 bit kilohertz capability, and a modified x58 motherboard. More information: more info…

5 Reasons Most People Fail at Weight Loss and What You Can Do About It

Obesity has become a global difficulty and as a result we jump on the following diet to aid us lose weight only to find the extra weight again. This article details why we fail at weight loss and gives the readers tips on how to keep the extra weight off for excellent. More information: click here for more…

Tick! is a fun, simple timer for Android

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A timer is one of those essential applications a phone must have; note that I’m not even saying “smartphone,” but just about any phone, even the lowliest S60 Nokia phone, has a very usable timer accessible right from the ‘main screen.’

There are a ton of timers available for Android, but most use the stock UI controls and emphasize features like multiple timers, saved presets, and others I don’t really need. What I need is a fun, fast way to set up a timer and be able to move on. Tick! fits the bill quite perfectly.

The UI looks kind of like an old six-shooter cylinder. You just turn the big dial around, and the minutes on the slider increment. Once you dial in the duration you want to count down from, just hit the big green ‘ON’ button in the middle, and the timer starts counting down.

It’s accurate down to a single minute. The only flaw I found is that, by default, it uses your phone’s ringtone to alert you when the timer is up, so it sounds just like you’re getting a phone call. Luckily, this can be changed. Quite a neat little free app, and as usual, you can find the QR code right after the jump.

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Fitness TechZone to help keep resolutions alive

The Consumer Electronics Show will include for the first time a Fitness TechZone, where the latest sports and fitness tools and innovations will be on display for those who might already need a resolution reminder.

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Improve Your Business Cash Flow While Extending Credit To Customers

Extending credit to customers can place your business in a cash flow bind. However, there are a hardly any tips to negate these negative impacts. More information: click here for more…

Americans Should Follow the Chinese Example of Maintaining Healthy Testosterone Levels

As an ex-stout person, I am very hypocritical when I affirm that I find stout human beings to be hideous. And the ancient cliche of “stout human beings are more pleased” is total nonsense since stout human beings just don’t have the energy to live a complete and active lifetime, and they certainly have small or no sex propel. Stout human beings have lower fertility rates, and stout women find it dense to fall pregnant. More information: read more…

Air Purifier Methods

The earth is… “a changing.” Historians tell us that at the turn of the at the end century, we closed outside the industrial revolution, and entered the data age. With this access to greater and greater amounts of data at our fingertips, it is no wonder that technology has progressed at a parallel rate as well. More information: click to read full article…

Feature-length film, The Trashmaster, made entirely in Grand Theft Auto IV

If you’re familiar with The Sims-style gaming, where actual life, art, and the game can easily blur, this little story may not come as a huge surprise to you. Grand Theft Auto IV player / enthusiast Mathieu Weschler spent two years making The Trashmaster, a feature-length ‘film’ made entirely in the game, about a garbage man who has another gig on the side. Now, we’ll freely admit that we did not watch the entire thing (yet), but from what we have seen, it actually looks fairly engaging! The film is embedded after the break.

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Windows 7 Keeps Freezing – How To Stop Windows 7 Freezes For Good

Users experiencing problems with Windows 7 freezing are most likely to have a difficulty with their machine hardware or machine system. When the hardware is experiencing issues or if the system cannot find the fair settings and files to facilitate processes, it can prevent the machine from properly running, resulting in it freezing. What Causes Windows 7 Freezes? More information: click here for more…

Tips to Lose Baby Weight

Are you worried about the extra pounds that you have gained after pregnancy? Women tend to gain some extra pounds on their belly after the delivery of their minor. More information: read more…

Karthikeyan set to return with HRT

Narain Karthikeyan is set to return to F1 with HRT this season, ensuring that there will be a local presence on the grid for the first Indian GP in October. Karthikeyan announced the news on Twitter by saying: “Back in … Continue reading

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How to Uninstall Babylon Language Software

Trying to uninstall Babylon translation and dictionary software is not always as simple as it sounds. Some human beings have found it dense to uninstall. Users have reported that Babylon installs a toolbar, that they didn’t realize they questioned for, and they don’t see any option for removing it. More information: more info…

Where to Buy Apple iPhone 4 Smartphone 16 GB Online

You could be wondering where you can acquire the Apple iPhone 4 Smartphone 16GB online. There are many sellers outside there who purport to offer you this product however you should be certain of the reliability and the truthfulness of the sellers before you constitute a step to constitute that vital acquire. More information: for more info click here…

What Trash Out Business Services Can You Offer?

When it comes to the list of services to offer, just remember that if you can do it to a house, you can offer it as a supply. Most property preservation services are centered encircling protecting the value of the house and getting the property ready for resale. More information: more info…

Spotify’s U.S. launch delayed by cash demands from record labels?

As Spotify — the popular online music service — nears profitability in Europe, the situation isn’t quite as rosy across the pond. With Spotify’s hopes of a 2010 U.S. launch officially dashed, the company is still facing an uphill climb in the States. The sticking point, according to sources cited by The Telegraph, may be financial demands from the U.S. record labels. Concerned that users will heavily favor Spotify’s free service, the labels (EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner) are apparently requiring “extremely high cash advances” to secure access to their catalogs.

Spotify is reportedly now seeking additional funding, though there’s no telling how much longer it will take to get the service up and running in the U.S. At this point, Spotify is saying only that “negotiations are ongoing.”

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Remove Memory Fixer – Get Rid Of Memory Fixer Quickly

Have you been surfing encircling the internet and then been accosted by pop-up ads telling you to download a piece of software that promises to aid optimize your system? If you’ve downloaded such software and then experienced a sudden loss of machine performance, then you might have fallen victim to Reminiscence Fixer, one of a fresh class of viruses that masquerade as legitimate programs while in circumstance doing the opposite of what they claim to do. More information: more info…

Advantages of Buying iTunes Playing Cards Online

Apple is likely one of the most well-known manufacturers fair this moment in the condition of the best gadgets. Apple produces a variety of decisions for cutting-edge and revolutionary gadgets. The entire Apple’s products employ iTunes. More information: click here for more…

The LaserJet 2400 Printer – A Step Closer To Perfect LaserJet Printing

With a design that is all together destined to produce high quality and efficiency, the LaserJet 2400 is certainly an exceptional and outside of it’s league contender on the market… The printer handles every aspect of it’s job with absolute commitment and efficiency so as to leave nothing to be desired for the environment that a busy office may require. The quality of the workload that the printer outputs is fantastic, with expert touch and fantastic conduct on all departments of it’s employ. More information: more info…

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How to Protect Your iPad: Tips

After you have paid so much money for your fresh iPad, you desire to protect it in the best path imaginable. Glance at here what different types of protection and iPad cases are available and recommended by other users. More information: for more info click here…

Privacy Control Review

Every go you constitute on your machine is recorded. It does not affair, you are spy-ware or not. Spy-ware is not a difficulty – the machine. Much the best anti-spy-ware technology can not stop your machine from recording their own activities. More information: more info…

Will the Verizon iPhone help fix the AT&T iPhone?

Will the Verizon iPhone help fix the AT&T iPhone? Now that it looks all but certain the Verizon iPhone will be announced tomorrow, one of the questions that comes up is will users switching from AT&T help take the load off and create a better level of service for everyone? First, a personal anecdote: I left Montreal to fly to CES 2011 last Tuesday. In [...]

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Fat Burners Are The Next Level For Weight Loss

Stout burners are weight loss supplements that are manufactured using the best ingredients to aid your weight loss plot. These stout burners are made to aid you lose weight more quickly and they are much more helpful. It is not at all a wonderful mash or a miracle treatment that can alter human beings from very stout to the sex goddess or excellent-looking muscular men. In condition you are a sluggish couch potato or do not like any additional activities or workouts, however there is still a desire… More information: for more info click here…

Stay Motivated To Be In Shape In The Office

Staying motivated to get yourself moving in the office can be tough. It is simple to fall into the comforts of your chair and not desire to get up. Everything is at your fingers tips and how you feel like you never have to get up. More information: click to read full article…

The Benefits Of Security Cameras

Let’s face it. Security is a demand. In circumstance, it is a basic demand after aliment, shelter and clothing. Without it, lifetime is an absolute chaos. If burglars, thieves and earth’s all age villains never existed, if the earth is such a peaceful place where only the excellent human beings thrive in, then I doubt one would much find security as a demand. The cause why security belongs to the basics in the hierarchy of needs is since wherever you go, threat is like a monster lurking in the shadows. More information: for more info click here…

Nexus S receives MeeGo and Ubuntu ports, makes our nerd senses tingle (video)

You’ve got to hand it to the Nexus S. In spite of being a souped-up smartphone, it’s still unpretentious enough to accept power from a BlackBerry microUSB cable and easy enough to hack that it’s just received not one, but two OS ports. MeeGo, in its very raw and unfinished form, has been dropped onto the phone’s internal memory without the need for any flashing, and the method has also been successfully used to install Ubuntu on the current Google flagship. There’s very little that’s actually functional about the MeeGo install at the moment, but the ball has begun rolling and there’s a resulting question that’s occupying our minds right now — will the Nexus S have a perfectly hacked copy of MeeGo before or after Nokia releases its device for the platform? Answers on a postcard.

[Thanks, Michelle and Brad]

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Bump Raises $16 Million Round Led By Andreessen Horowitz

If you’ve got an iPhone or Android device, there’s a decent chance you’re familiar with Bump, the nifty service that lets you swap contact information (and other data) by simply tapping two phones together. The service has been around since 2009, and now has 7 million active users across 25 million total installs on Android and iOS devices. And today Bump has some big news: it’s just raised $16 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Sequoia, Sherpalo (Ram Shriram), and SV Angel (Ron Conway). Marc Andreessen will join Sequoia’s Greg McAdoo on the board. That’s a lot of money for the startup, especially given that it doesn’t have a clear path to revenue quite yet. But it has some ambitious plans. Bump has historically been all about person-to-person transfers. First, it started with swapping contact information. It’s since added support for photos (which are very popular), music, and even money via PayPal. But now it also wants to help with a different kind of interaction: helping people ‘Bump’ with businesses, bands, and countless other venues.

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Get Out Of Credit Card Debt Quickly – How To Make A Debt Settlement Deal

Filing an insolvency lawsuit to get rid of the credit card bills has been a extended used method. However, the major difficulty that came up was that the creditors were losing immense amounts of money which helped the recession to tighten its impact on the whole economy. More information: more info…

Lenovo U260 Review

Lenovo U260 is the first Ideapad laptop that really looks excellent. The cause behind this is its magnesium-alloy casing and leather-like end. U260 comes with a 12.5-inch exhibit and sports a build quality that rivals the Macbook Pro by Apple. More information: click to read full article…

Windows Error 740 Fix Tutorial – Working Fix For Windows 740 Error On Your PC

Mistake 740 is a common mistake in Windows 7 and Vista and usually crops up when you fail to successfully load an application. It happens due to access restrictions, wherein a specific application is programmed to Run as Administrator, meaning that you have none or only limited access to it. To fix this mistake you have to constitute certain that the program you’re attempting to load does not have exclusive Administrator access status. More information: click to read full article…

Beer cooler built in the shape of Google’s Android… just because (video)

The bounds of Android fandom, will we ever know them? The latest exhibition of one man’s love for his mobile OS is this here beverage (we know it’s only going to house beer, let’s be honest) cooler, which has been lovingly recreated in the form and proportions of the Android logo. Standing somewhere over four feet tall, it’s really a fantastically well executed DIY project, and its maker has taken the time to document it on video for us as well. You’ll probably find the unfinished droid a little disturbing to see, what with its unpolished skin and rough edges, but maybe that’s a fitting metaphor for the constantly evolving operating system anyway. All we know is that the end result is at least as sweet as Gingerbread, if not more so. See it all just past the break.

[Thanks, Tony]

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The "P-Myth": Focusing on Passive Revenue Streams Can Spell Disaster for Your Service-Based Business

Okay. So, it’s been attractive well established that if you’re a solopreneur in a supply-based industry, such as a coach, consultant, speaker, writer, photographer, professional organizer, bookkeeper, voice actor, etc.-and you don’t desire to employment yourself to the bone-then in order to build wealth, you demand to constitute passive revenue streams. The main benefit of passive revenue streams is attractive straight forward: They allow you to supplement your dollars-for-hours income and earn revenue much while you’re sleeping or playing the back nine or sipping your mojito on the beach, or… More information: more info…

Car Alarm for Optimized Security

Cars come equipped with various features to combat theft and ensure their security. Automobile alarms also play a major role in protecting cars by alerting the surrounding with a loud noise whenever someone tries unwanted access to the vehicle. More information: click to read full article…

Intel’s Sandy Bridge hits the desktop realm: Dell, CyberPower, Digital Storm and more

For the most part, Intel’s Sandy Bridge introduction at CES made a giant impact in the outlook of future laptops, but not as much was said over in the desktop world. Quietly, a slew of custom PC makers have slid out revised towers with the second generation Core lineup, with Dell’s XPS 8300, Digital Storm’s entire family, Cyber Power’s Gamer Xtreme 1000 / 2000 and iBuyPower’s Chimera XLC seeing the new Core i5 and Core i7 chips. Care to dig in deeper? Hit the source links below, and be sure to bust out your credit card — Intel’s fastest doesn’t come cheap, you know.

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Having an Effective Business Solution Is a Must

If you are a business owner you will be needing tactics and strategies in order to keep your business afloat and as well maintain its competitive edge. With today’s economy hitting an all age low, it is seemingly a terrible thought to become a businessman or entrepreneur. However potential businessmen demand not to be discouraged. In the past, despite the terrible state of the economy, there are many companies that rose to the challenge and succeeded and immediately became some of the earth’s largest corporation. More information: click here for more…

What Is Speed Networking? And Why Would You Want to Do It?

You’ve heard of celerity dating. That awkward action where human beings have a hardly any minutes to talk with strangers to see if they desire to go outside with them. However there is a variation on the format of celerity dating that is very serious. It’s called celerity networking and it is a tremendous opportunity for business-to-business networking. More information: for more info click here…

Smart Features And Uses Of Android Tablets

Android tablets are the latest devices containing latest and unique operating systems for mobiles. Android tablets are of various types and forms, each containing fresh and fascinating features specially designed by highly technical engineers to attract the human beings to such an extent so as to energy them to acquire that product much if they do not afford it. Mostly youngsters and business men are the targets since they could be trapped. More information: read more…

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Former Benetton, Ligier and Arrows team boss Tom Walkinshaw died this morning at the age of 64. The Scot, who had endured a long battle with cancer, made his last visit to an F1 paddock at Silverstone in July. Walkinshaw … Continue reading

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Getting Out Of Debt II – New Federal Laws And How It Can Help You Get Out Of Debt

The National Debt Relief Act of 2010 was recently passed giving relief to millions of Americans who find themselves in more debt than they can control. The lack of employment and poor economy have led to more and more human beings with debt that exceeds over $10,000. The administration is very aware of the poor economy and trying to provide aid for those in over their head. More information: click here for more…

Getting Out Of Debt – The Pros And Cons Of Debt Settlement

Are you worried about getting outside of debt in form of credit card debt or medical debt? There are many debt relief policies to aid debtors to relieve from the pain of debt. The top three debt relief policies are… More information: for more info click here…

Custom Plush Toys – Quality Control in Times of Crisis

We are immediately in crisis and the custom plush toys are also taking a hit. However don’t get me incorrect, they are still very profitable since there’s a huge demand for them, exceptionally for the collectibles. However nowadays, it’s getting harder and harder to find a stuffed toy manufacturer who can still manufacture them with fantastic quality. More information: read more…

Verizon announces the iPhone tomorrow. Will you buy one?

It’s all over the internets that tomorrow is the day that Verizon will finally announce that they will be offering the Apple iPhone 4 on their network. It seems like Verizon customers and disgruntled AT&T customers ready to jump ship have been waiting for this day to arrive ever since the original iPhone was unveiled [...]

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Body Design Rx Lite Works

We all know that many supplements that are outside there do not always aid you constitute a leaner ripped gaze, rather you become more bulky then lean. However for those that already have a considerable amount on body mass and are looking to just get more lean and muscular then Body Design Rx Lite can be of aid. More information: for more info click here…

Freaky Cows is an aquatic-themed bovine Time Waster

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As you may know, cows do not float. They tend to be heavier than water, so they sink. Not being a creature of the sea, when a cow drowns, it ceases to live. So if you like cows and encounter a bunch of cows that are on the verge of drowning, you might be moved to save them –and that’s pretty much the premise of Freaky Cows.

You get a queue of objects and when you click the screen, the next object appears. The first thing on every level is some sort of a floating platform – it may be a long plank, or a bunch of logs loosely bunched together (these can float apart, as you can see in the screenshot).

Once the first floating object is in the water, the next click usually drops a cow on it, and it happily floats. Of course, saving just one cow isn’t enough. Cows are social creatures, so you have to save the whole herd. When you drop the next cow on the floating plank, it changes the balance and causes the plank to sink deeper into the water. If you’re not careful, the whole plank might tip over — and there go the cows! You may receive extra planks later on, which you can use to bolster up your platform.

There are bulls, too, and a bull weighs four times as much as a cow — so you need to be extra-careful with them. Happily, though, you don’t have to save every cow. I mean, every cow is precious, but you can usually get away with saving only nine out of twelve or so and still pass the level.

Freaky Cows is highly recommended, and I greatly enjoyed the frantic mooing in the soundtrack.

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These Boots Are Made for Walkin’: 5 Clients You Need to Fire ASAP

Distinct years ago, when I was just starting my own business, I attended a professional development conference for marketing and communications consultants held here in Baltimore. I don’t remember much about that day, however I’ll never forget being flabbergasted by a session panelist who had the nerve! the audacity! the gall! to affirm he had fired clients. More information: for more info click here…

Freaky Cows is an aquatic-themed bovine Time Waster

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As you may know, cows do not float. They tend to be heavier than water, so they sink. Not being a creature of the sea, when a cow drowns, it ceases to live. So if you like cows and encounter a bunch of cows that are on the verge of drowning, you might be moved to save them –and that’s pretty much the premise of Freaky Cows.

You get a queue of objects and when you click the screen, the next object appears. The first thing on every level is some sort of a floating platform – it may be a long plank, or a bunch of logs loosely bunched together (these can float apart, as you can see in the screenshot).

Once the first floating object is in the water, the next click usually drops a cow on it, and it happily floats. Of course, saving just one cow isn’t enough. Cows are social creatures, so you have to save the whole herd. When you drop the next cow on the floating plank, it changes the balance and causes the plank to sink deeper into the water. If you’re not careful, the whole plank might tip over — and there go the cows! You may receive extra planks later on, which you can use to bolster up your platform.

There are bulls, too, and a bull weighs four times as much as a cow — so you need to be extra-careful with them. Happily, though, you don’t have to save every cow. I mean, every cow is precious, but you can usually get away with saving only nine out of twelve or so and still pass the level.

Freaky Cows is highly recommended, and I greatly enjoyed the frantic mooing in the soundtrack.

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Dell Inspiron Duo Convertible Hybrid – What You Need to Know

The Dell Inspiron Duo is a one of a kind laptop. Dell has designated it as the first fair hybrid machine. There are two different types of “computers” when it comes to the ultraportable. One is known as the netbook. These computers typically are very underpowered and are designed specifically to have extended battery lifetime. This extended battery lifetime comes from the underpowered components that come with the netbook. They also have 10 inch or smaller screens. The other ultraportable is known as the tablet. A tablet is a machine that is all touch screen that has no physical keyboard or trackpad. Tablets also have brilliant battery lifetime with attractive low end components. These computers each have their own things that they are excellent at. For example, typing up a report in a netbook would be simple. Doing the same body on a tablet would be horrendously dense. Virtual keyboard typing speeds are always going to be slower than physical keyboard typing speeds. However, tablets can do things that netbooks cannot, such as allow the user to draw or sketch on the screen. More information: more info…

How to Change Playback Speed and Remove Chipmunk Effect From Recorded Audio

Do you have recordings of human beings sounding like chipmunks? This is typically a difficulty of differentiating tape playback celerity. When a tape is played back at a celerity that is quicker than what it was recorded on, you will get the chipmunk effect. If the opposite happens, then you’re recording will sound slooooooooow with lower tone. When transferring your own media, you may soon learn that not all devices comprehend an option for changing playback celerity. More information: read more…

Efficient and Simple Methods for Weight Reduction

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F-Secure named Windows antivirus product of the year by AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives spends all year evaluating antivirus applications, and their recommendations are always worth paying attention to. The company’s 2010 summary report has been posted, and F-Secure has been declared the top Windows antivirus program.

AV-Comparatives also states that it was extremely difficult to choose a winner this year — which is a good thing, because it means that security software vendors are stepping up their game. Several programs posted very strong results in 2010. Both Avira and F-Secure had advanced+ ratings across the board, and Symantec’s Norton Antivirus 2011 missed a perfect chart by a single category. F-Secure also registered the least false positives, and tied with Norton for detection of previously unknown malware — a critical metric with today’s rapidly-changing threat landscape.

F-Secure was ultimately chosen as the winner because it “had made the most progress relative to last year.” AV-Comparatives used that criteria as the tie-breaker in order to “motivate all manufacturers to keep improving their products.”

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Locksmith Training – Getting The Proper Training To Become A Locksmith

Training for a career that is virtually recession-proof and a certain path to have an income, may seem like a dream. Locksmith training can constitute that dream come fair. As extended as human beings lock themselves outside of their cars or homes or lose keys, you will have employment to do and an income. More information: click to read full article…

Business Networking – The ABC’s – The Letter ‘E’

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Credit Card Debt Relief – How To Get Out Of Debt In A Recession

Recession had hit the US economy attractive terribly. Thousands of consumers lost their jobs and are immediately facing tremendous problems with their credit dues and other forms of unsecured loans. Bankruptcy was used quite widely to eliminate the debts however it was found that with bankruptcy, the entire economy was suffering a abundance. More information: click here for more…

President for a Day:  Two Tasks for Boutique Wineries

An oft-asked interview question from writerly types of their celebrity subjects is, “If you were President for a day, what would you do?”  I am taking the premise of that question, flipping it for the wine enthusiast being the presumed owner of a boutique winery, and answering it myself.

Now, mind you, I don’t have the hubris to believe that I’m anywhere near qualified to run a winery – a sucking vacuum of knowledge about things like balance sheets and viticulture preclude that, perhaps a reality I’m more inclined to admit than an actor with their cause célèbre.  However, I do believe that there are two very important issues that small wineries need to embrace to succeed in the future, fortifying themselves from the inside out.

Culture

On any given day, there are dozens of articles written about winery marketing.  Do this, don’t do that …  These articles are fine for what they are, but they fail to acknowledge a very important fact:  All of the marketing in the world won’t do any good if a winery is rotting from the inside out.

The most important culture in a winery doesn’t come from yeast; it comes from the esprit de corps created by leadership.

Quite simply, no organization in the world can convince consumers how great their product is if the people that walk into the building and work every day don’t believe it themselves in their heart of hearts.

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The cold hard truth is that most companies battle their own demons more so than they do the vagaries of market dynamics.

The other cold hard truth is that most organizations reflect the work ethic and values of their leadership, for better or worse.

If I think back to the company’s that I have worked for that were succeeding – growing the right way with delighted customers—nearly 100% of that success could be attributed to strong organizational leadership that created, fostered, supported and celebrated a focus on serving customers in a singular fashion while eliminating three soul killers – mediocrity, avarice as a decision-making tool and festering politics by a dearth of communication.

People work for a paycheck, yes, but only if you let them.  Most people work because they want to win and they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

The shopworn phrase, “Once you love yourself, you can love another” is true and true of an employee and the manifestation of their love for where they work outward. 

If I were a winery President for a day, I would ensure that my company culture reflected the beliefs, habits and action of a champion with integrity BEFORE I worried or spent a nickel on marketing.

Go Bespoke … Out Loud

In my opinion, terroir is the least understood, most misused concept in the world of wine.  Yet, it is becoming THE way for a small winery to differentiate itself, but perhaps not in its current form. 

With:

The continued growth of wine consumption

Pressures in distribution with consolidation

An onslaught of competitive, low-priced imports

According to Wine Spectator reporting on Impact Databank data. “In 2010, 23 brands sold at least 2 million cases each, and collectively their sales increased by 2.1 percent, more than twice the industry average. All other wine brands combined for a loss of 200,000 cases”

This means that small-to-medium size wineries are facing increasing odds against becoming a growth organization and no amount of branding is going to save them. 

However, the proverbial arrow in the quiver that small wineries have against their larger competitors (who are sourcing wine from everywhere) is the piece of dirt and the vines that makes their wine all their own.

Sure, everybody talks about his or her terroir, but have you seen a wine tech sheet lately?  Current tech sheets are an afterthought put together for the trade that say very little and are paid attention to accordingly, usually having nothing on a roll of Charmin and perhaps less …

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I’ve seen better conveyance of information from a braille menu, and I’m not blind.

The strength that a small winery has in presenting themselves is:

An ability to convey information down to the nth degree in a way that provides contextual meaning and value.

Yet, a winery’s “story” and their “terroir” typically aren’t bedfellows in the same story and rarely is it interesting.

This should change.

If I were a President of a winery for a day, I would articulate the wine inputs to a degree that would make my wine look like an affordable Savile Row suit monastically stitched to my specifications compared to a big box off the rack suit machine made by child labor in a third world country.

Geography, soil, slope, irrigation and micro-climate for the vineyard?  Check.  Vintage report?  Check.  Clone selection and characteristics imparted?  Check.  Yeast selection and characteristic?  Check.  Winemaking practices?  Check. Oak program?  Check. 

The devil is in the detail and the detail gives meaning to “terroir.”  Or, put another way:  tell me why I am not going to find a wine like this from any other place in the world.  Why has time and place created a confluence of circumstance to create a singular representation of sunshine in a bottle?

In sum, playing the game of “President for a Day” is ultimately an exercise in personal indulgence and armchair quarterbacking, particularly when it comes to wine, a subject of pleasure with little consequence.  It’s certainly not George Clooney’s crusade against genocide in Darfur, Sudan, yet, perhaps that’s why wine and small wineries are so important, our rock in the real world and every bit the reason to sound off, attempting to ensure their safety.

More information on the power of company culture:

Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix on Creating a Powerful Company Culture

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com on Building a Customer Focused Culture

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Are Nuts Fattening And Are They Good Or Bad For You?

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Report: Verizon iPhone to come next week

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon Wireless plans to announce on Tuesday that it will start offering the Apple iPhone. Verizon is inviting journalists to an event on Tuesday in New York City at which Lowell McAdam, Verizon’s president and COO, will speak. The invitations don’t include any details about what he will say.

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New Links

The Grapes around Texas is looking for Texas winerys or Texas wine blogs to add to our links page. If your interested in having your blog added to our site please email me at thegrapesaroundtexas (@) gmail.com

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Are 8mm Video Tapes the Same As Hi8 Video Tapes?

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OmniVision’s OV10810 image sensor handles 1080p video recording, 10 megapixel image capture

OmniVision has just let loose its OV10810, hailed as the first native 16:9 CMOS image sensor to enable simultaneous 1080p HD video recording and ten megapixel image captures. The chip is built upon the company’s 1.4-micron OmniBSI pixel architecture, and it’s obviously aimed at digicams, camcorders and higher-end smartphones. Generally speaking, any camcorder that can snag stills on the side does so at a terribly low resolution, but this bantam slab of silicon would obviously serve as a solution. The technobabble’s there after the break if you’re interested, and you can commence waiting for this to make it to your favorite smartphone / camera maker… now.

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Bible On CD – Anywhere! Anytime!

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Wikimedia reaches its $16 million goal, Wikipedia to remain ad-free

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The foundation behind Wikipedia, Wikimedia, has reached its goal of $16 million in donations, more than doubling the $7.5 million raised in 2009. Over half a million people donated for an average donation of around $22.

The donations are for one purpose: to keep Wikipedia ad-free, and having reached its goal, Wikipedia remains the only top-10 site on the Web that is free of ads and funded entirely by donations. The best bit, though, is that even the whole donation process has a Wiki. You can see how they tested various slogans, and just how successful the “Jimmy appeal” was, compared to the other possible banners. Finally, if you’re really into this kind of thing, you can see a graph that documents the daily donations from 2007 through to the end of 2010.

In other news, Wikipedia will celebrate its 10th anniversary on January 15th, and if you want a piece of birthday cake, there are parties being held all over the world. Be aware that not all of the events are on the 15th, though!

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Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell hitting dealerships in 2013

You may disagree with the car’s color and its powertrain choice, but you can’t argue with 528 horsepower, 649lb/ft of torque, and AWD acceleration so good it should come with a neck brace. It’s a legitimately hot car, and it’s legitimately coming to dealerships. Mercedes today confirmed that the SLS AMG E-Cell will be available for order at dealerships in 2013, and while no price was given, expect it to be a lot. The gasoline-powered model cost around $200,000, after all. Oh, and that citrus color? It’s pretty stunning in the flesh, a matte hue that makes you go “Mmm.”

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Runtime Error 1004 Error Fix Tutorial – How To Repair The 1004 Error On Your Computer

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Touchscreen Netbook – Its Advantages in Different Life Activities

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11 Ways to Promote Your Young Adult Novel

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Becoming a Different Kind of Wine Wonk

Inside the Washington D.C. beltway, politicians and those that work for politicians are often cast as, “Policy wonks” based on a capacity or interest in teasing out the detail in issues whilst actually reading bills and the stacks of briefs that are part and parcel with the job.  Meanwhile, the wine world, a haven for wonkiness of the pleasurable sort (is that Brett?), may soon have a need for a broad number of issue driven wonks, as well.

Last week, in my final post for 2010, I indicated that I thought there were two real issues that I needed to dive into based on where trends in the wine world were going:

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HR 5034

If given the opportunity to reflect for just a moment, I might amend, “HR 5034” to the general catchall, “Wine law.”

The reason having a deeper understanding of wine law is important to me, and should be important to you, is despite the Supreme Court ruling in Granholm vs. Heald in 2005, wine enthusiasts still find their wine rights in the cross hairs of profit motive-based interests from people that would like to continue curtailing free trade.

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This, as they say, is a developing situation in 2011.

While I know most people reading this site find the idea of learning and understanding wine law about as interesting as dinner in Juarez, Mexico, as stultifying as a filibuster on C-SPAN and as painful as watching the chick on Bitchin’ Kitchen on the Cooking Channel (who is also the headliner at ZAP this year, natch), it seems like a no-brainer need to me. 

Wine consumers must be able to match and exceed the rigor of the opposition (those that oppose consumer wine rights).  This is particularly important because at this point wine consumers are primitively organized and completely under-financed to represent their own voice.  Knowledge is the first place to start.

At some point, wine enthusiasts need to get pissed like a tea bagger collecting Social Security with a mother on Medicare while opposing universal healthcare.  Know what I mean?  It doesn’t all have to make sense, but enough does.  Think Matlock and not Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men.

And, if nothing else, knowing the gambit in Chapter 3 of the Art of War (the source of strength is unity, not size) should bolster confidence for a deeper dive into the wine law knowledge dive.

Enough smart people are enough … but right now there aren’t enough.

That said, whenever I seek out an understanding on a subject I don’t know enough about, I typically read, read some more, talk, and then read some more.  If I can blithely encapsulate a subject into an elevator pitch for my wife and talk about the same subject for 20 minutes with my wine club, I know I’m in good shape.

To make your wine law journey with me easier there are a number of wine law blogs that have emerged over the last year and I’ll start us off with a pidgin Latin saying to kick you in the butt: Illegitimi non carborundum (Don’t let the bastards wear you down). 

Below are links to a couple of books to act as primers, the TTB site for ongoing reference and then the blogs for ongoing maintenance.

Thank you, in advance, for getting your inner wine geek going in a different direction for everybody’s betterment.

From Demon to Darling: A Legal History of Wine in America

Wine Politics

The Little Red Book of Wine Law

Wine Section of the TTB

Notes on Wine Distribution

Fermentation

Alcohol Law Review

Winepolicy.com

ShipCompliant Blog

On Reserve

WineLawyer

The Wine Lawyer

The Wine Law Blog

VinoAdvising

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Laptop Bag Transforms into Desk and Chair

If there is ever an Autobot which transforms from laptop case into desk and chair, then it will look like the Openaire, Nick and Beau Trincia’s rather handsome concept design.
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Android 2.2 update now available to Rogers Captivate owners

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Spying On Cell Phones: Get The Facts!

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Can the Canucks Save Winery Ecommerce?

Many would cite the 2010 Winter Olympics as this year’s greatest achievement and export from British Columbia, Canada. However, I would argue that the highlight of the year from the West Coast of the The Great White North comes from two winery ecommerce companies who are succeeding where their spiritual California forebears have stumbled.

2010 was a crossroads year for winery ecommerce.  At no point in time has the need been more glaringly apparent for wineries to wrest their customer sales destiny out of the hands of others.  Yet, seemingly, all of this year’s online innovation has been with intermediaries including the now ubiquitous flash sales sites. 

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At the same time, domestic ecommerce providers in the wine value chain have been experiencing transition, opening the door to our friends from the north who view U.S. winery ecommerce as not a challenge fraught with compliance issues that require decoding, but as an easier path to growth relative to their own byzantine legalities as well as an opportunity to lead U.S. wineries through the forest of trees.

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Ecommerce

In June of this year, the former Inertia Beverage Group (now “IBG”) announced a licensing agreement with Vin65 from Abbotsford, British Columbia (BC) to use Vin65’s ecommerce and customer management platform as IBG’s standard going forward. 

“As an outsider, we can relate well to all of the other outsiders placing orders online.  I’m 932 miles from Napa and all I really want is great wine without a huge hassle.  A local Napa person can walk into a winery – I have to wade through the website, the checkout, the shipping, and deal with that experience,” said Andrew Kamphuis, President of Vin65, commenting to me on his company’s detached perspective.

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With the IBG deal, Vin65 cemented their growing reputation amongst the wine and technologically savvy set that they were the new leader in the direct-to-consumer winery ecommerce space.

Not mentioned in that deal, however, was the impact Vin65 might have on the other direct sales portion of IBG’s customer solutions—Direct-to-Trade (DTT), a void that may soon be filled by a BC neighbor to Vin65.

Direct-to-Trade Wine Ecommerce

DTT is a program that allows wineries to legally sell to trade customers, at retail or restaurants, currently available from IBG in 13 states (with more states legally able to be accessed).

When officially announced by IBG in 2007, DTT was heralded as an industry game changer – an opportunity for small and medium size wineries (who have had near-term historical difficulty securing distribution in states) to control their sales destiny and get their wines on and off-premise in a compliant way, enabled by technology.

Simply, upon launch, wineries could legally sell their wine into a given states’ retailers and restaurants via ecommerce-enabled self-distribution, or legal routing through the three-tier system (read:  paperwork).  I should know: I helped put the program in place at IBG leading the Direct-to-Trade efforts under Paul Mabray’s (now founder of VinTank) leadership.

By all accounts, what the DTT system afforded in access it lacked in usage.  Wineries weren’t (aren’t?) ready to command their own sales activity.  Though efforts were made to bridge supply with demand via a marketplace at the still existing WineRevolution.com, those efforts were met with more sales potential then reality.

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Shortly after leaving IBG, I talked to a wine industry insider with both technology and distribution experience who remarked, “Direct-to-Trade is a good idea, but they’re trying to solve the wrong problem.  Wineries won’t put feet on the ground to sell and it will take 10 years for the program to get off the ground.  With the venture capital money invested in IBG nobody is going to have the patience for that long of a development life.”

It was sage wisdom.  Yet, one harbinger of successful development around Direct-to-Trade that did come from IBG was a press release announcing an, “Online Wine Wholesale Platform” in October of ’09.

The premise behind an Online Wine Wholesale Platform is to attack the problem of small-to-medium size wineries now being able to access a market (yet not knowing where to sell into said market) by focusing on the small-to-medium size distributor who is as equally challenged as his wine brethren in managing cash flow and inventory. 

By turning the situation 180 degrees and giving a distributor a “virtual” inventory of wine to sell that can be fulfilled from the winery (or winery fulfillment operations) it seemingly solves the problem of winery sales effort while giving the distributor a bigger book of wines to sell with little risk in cash outlay.

That’s called a win-win.

Quoting from the IBG press release, “We expect this new model to bring a significant boost to wine distribution in the states where we are looking to launch it,” said former IBG CEO Ted Jansen

The press release continued, “By incorporating IBG’s producer clients into their wholesale portfolio, distributors can expand their product line for retailers and restaurants, giving those customers access to products which allow them to differentiate themselves from competitors.”

Since the time of the announcement in October of ’09, IBG has been quiet on the DTT front with a new stable of senior leadership who have, perhaps, different priorities, which may include pacifying venture capital investors.

Another Shot on Goal

However, filling this void in Direct-to-Trade progress brings us to the other shining star from British Columbia—Onlineorderdesk, who recently announced that their technology was going to be used as the online ordering system in Virginia facilitating sales between wine producers and trade retail and restaurants, very similar to the IBG program, with a keener focus on reporting and ease of use for users.

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The specificity with which the Virginia program launched appears to be a beachhead for Onlineorderdesk who are poised to launch a larger scale Direct-to-Trade effort in the U.S., capitalizing where others have sputtered.

I caught up with Onlineorderdesk founder Kevin Blucke who was coy on his plans, but did note, “We don’t replace sales reps. or distributors.  We work with these individuals to give them the tools they need to do their job better.  We want to turn a sales rep. into a relationship builder not an order taker.  They should be focused on doing their job and making more people aware of the wines they want to focus on selling – we will give them the tools they need to do their job and the confidence that we will handle the ordering process.”

Blucke’s statement to me substantiates the press release for the Virginia wine deal where he noted, “Now that we have entered the USA marketplace, we plan to aggressively pursue other jurisdictions at the state level and the wholesale distributors.”

In other words, Blucke’s plans sound very similar to the Online Wine Wholesale Platform initiated, but never fleshed out by IBG.

As 2010 draws to a close, I’m comforted that despite U.S. progress in faddish intermediary wine sales, our friends to the north have their eye on the prize and the bigger goal – affecting positive change with domestic wineries and wholesalers.  If the question is: Can the Cancucks save winery ecommerce, the answer should be: Let’s hope so.

Source: http://goodgrape.com/index.php/site/can_the_canucks_save_winery_ecommerce/

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Some human beings prefer the employ of the phrase brand statement over elevator pitch. I started to interview Jeannette about how to go about this. Like the term or not, here are some thoughts which just may keep yours, your elevator speech, always going up. More information: more info…

Grape Stomp at Dry Comal Creek

One of the most fun things to do at a good winery is the grape stomp. At Dry Comal Creek that is what is about to happen. Grape Stomp is Just a Few Weeks Away. Here is the video from Youtube from 2009

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AVGrsstx DLL Errors Fix Tutorial – How To Repair The AVGrsstx DLL Error On Your System

The avgrsstx.dll file is a very vital component of the AVG virus scanner. It helps facilitate processes and ensures that operations go as smoothly as imaginable. More information: read more…

TasteLive Participants: How Are You Engaging and Posting to #TTL ?

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Tips for Choosing the Right Small Business Accounting Software

It is vital to do your due diligence before purchasing your fresh small business accounting software. Much the most well loved accounting programs may not be the fair fit for your situation, thus it’s imperative to do your research. More information: click to read full article…

Zune HD Mac support secretly hidden in Windows Phone 7 Connector software

We’ve been begging Microsoft to somehow add Mac compatibility to the Zune for years, and it looks like there’s a tiny little ray of hope buried in Redmond’s Windows Phone 7 Connector for OS X: a simple plist modification will let it sync the Zune HD as well. That really shouldn’t be any big surprise, since WP7′s media interface is built on top of Zune, but at least it’s something — although we’re still hoping and wishing for the full Zune suite (and Zune Pass) to make its way to the Mac someday.

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These Benefits of Physical Fitness Will Change Your Life

Yes, it is that simple just as extended as you are safe to do them and have the ability to engage in the exercise.When you’ve been given the “okay” to exercise, today is the best day to commence. As your level of physical fitness improves, you can gaze forward to more frequent sex, and also you’ll be able to delight in it more. More information: read more…

What Are The Ways In Which You Can Save Money In IT Solutions?

If you are thinking of outsourcing your IT related projects, it must be with a profit motive. One of the main reasons for consideration of outsourcing is saving money. More information: read more…

How You Can Change Over to a Healthy Eating Diet Successfully For Fast Weight Loss!

AUTONOMOUS OF CHARGE tips and advice on weight loss diet aliment. Using the fair data, you are on your path to a sexier healthier body! More information: for more info click here…

CrunchGear Week in Review: Ornament Express Edition

Here’s what’s been happening on CrunchGear this week: CrunchGear’s 12 Days of Christmas CrunchGear’s Holiday Gift Guide The Luddite?s Gift Guide The Porsche Design Bobsled Is Here, Hope You Brought Your Credit Card A DIY Gorillapod Right In Time For Gift Giving Make Your Own Steve Jobs Christmas Ornament The iGrill Turns Your iPhone Into [...]

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Norton Antivirus 2011 Review

Norton Antivirus 2011 is one of the safest available method of online protection. It works against viruses and spyware and any threats that will ruin your PC. This fresh antivirus protection uses small reminiscence and it has an brilliant detection system. More information: read more…

How to Replace a Laptop Keyboard

Replacing a laptop keyboard might be dense for someone as it is perceived to be a technical employment however really it is not. By following some simple steps one can replace the laptop keyboard with ease. First step is to constitute certain that you have switched off the ability and taken off the battery. More information: more info…

Free Debt Relief Programs – No More Upfront Fees Mean A Better Deal For You

Hundreds and thousands of human beings are searching for debt relief programs. The cause for this is that the bankruptcy laws have been modified and the consumers immediately demand to qualify for bankruptcy filing. More information: click here for more…

Chteau Latour Pauillac is One of Collectors Favorites

Chteau Latour is one of the most dependable vineyards in France and manufactures one of the best among the three Pauillac on the wine market. This famous wine draws its richness from the rich soil of the vineyards. Among the richest wines of the Mdoc region, Wine experts selected it as the best wine of [...]

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Checkbook Covers – What Makes Them A Popular Choice Today?

Many human beings these days seem to be opting in for custom checkbook covers for carrying their checks. When you reckon about it, you might not quite be able to figure outside why this is so. More information: read more…

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How To Prevent System Overheating

While the conditions and factors associated with each difficulty may be different, the measures required for tackling system overheating are essentially the same. Glance at on to know what overheating is, when it occurs and how to prevent it. More information: more info…

Using your hands to control the TV

One of the common challenges in the living room is to find the remote control. What if we could use our hands to control the TV, then we would always have a remote control in hand. This is the technology that PrimeSense is trying to drive. We know PrimeSense as the technology behind Xbox Kinect. [...]

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External DVD – Burner For Your Desktops, Laptops and Portables

Connect an external DVD burner or player to Macbook laptops, notebooks and netbooks via quick USB 2.0 for reliable authoring of DVD discs and playback of DVD movies. Portables are always in demand of matching accessories, and a USB DVD burner could be one of them, exceptionally for netbooks which usually do not have an internal optical propel. More information: more info…

Why Portable Printers Are the Future of Business

With technology constantly improving, human beings are finding fresh ways to conduct business efficiently. If we gaze at the at the end century we can clearly see this theme. First it started with the personal machine, then emerged the internet, and finally came the rise of the laptop and BlackBerry, as it allowed businesses to become much more mobile. More information: click here for more…

XML Format in Integrated Shipping

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What the Zuk: KeePass is an essential tool for your online security

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What the Zuk is a (very) occasional feature, in which I review software that I have been using for many years, and which is instrumental for my work. These are the first tools I install on every new system, the reliable work-horse applications I turn to for every need. In each installment I will explain what makes this particular program special, and why I find it so vital for my computing experience.

You need a password manager!

If you already use a password manager (such as LastPass), feel free to skip this part. But if you don’t currently use one, let me reiterate: you need a password manager.

Saying “safeguarding your identity online is important” is almost like saying “wearing a seat belt is important”; that’s quite an understatement to make. There’s no lack of incentive: 2010 had some very high-profile security breaches, and it may very well be that your account (or a loved one’s account) was impacted.

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Vital Signs – Vital to Life

Vital signs are measurement of physiological statistics usually taken by health attention providers to assess basic body functions. Assessing vital signs is basic, yet a very vital method for monitoring essential body functions. It monitors the function of specific organs exceptionally the heart and the lungs and as well the entire body systems. Obtaining vital signs helps in establishing baseline data, observing physiologic problems and monitoring patient’s response to therapy. More information: read more…

Vitamin C Helps Support Immunity!

Vitamin C has the well-deserved reputation for being the vitamin to aid support your immune system, however it really is so much more. Vitamin C is a aqua-soluble vitamin that is needed for the normal growth and development of your body. Since vitamin C is aqua-soluble, the body will absorb as much as it can and the rest will be flushed outside naturally. It is vital to maintain a regular intake of vitamin C in your diet through aliment and supplementation. More information: read more…

Protective Skins for Test Laptops

Looking for a autonomous of charge check laptop? Check laptops are special editions of pre-launch products available directly from the manufacturer. This method that a abundance of the restrictions placed upon them for consumers aren’t present in the development/testing versions, and this makes them incredibly valuable. Since manufacturers cannot insure your autonomous of charge check laptop, it is up to you to keep it safe. More information: read more…

iControlBits for iOS lets you manage your Transmission torrents

There’s a New Year’s treat for Transmission users waiting in the App Store. It seems Apple has approved iControlBits — a new app that can remotely manage your torrent downloads. Apple has historically blocked any torrent-related apps, like Drivetrain, an app very similar to iControlBits, which was submitted last May.

The app sells for $1.99 and gives you the ability to monitor and control (pause, resume, stop, and delete) existing downloads. There’s no option to add new torrents, though the developer has told TorrentFreak that feature is has already been coded and should be delivered in the next update — but it will be interesting if Apple allows iControlBits to remain in the App Store long enough to see said update.

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Federal Debt Relief Protection Act – Tips To Capitalize On New Debt Relief Rules

Federal debt relief protection act is guarding credit card debtors against non-settlement of their massive unsecured liabilities. Through this act they are becoming assured that their liabilities would certainly settled and they will able to generate most of benefits from debt settlement programs. These fresh debt relief rules which are incorporating in Federal debt relief protection act are bringing pleasing news for credit card borrowers since immediately they have no demand to remain in hesitation to avail debt negotiation program or not since they by witnessing non-professional activities of debt negotiation companies, distracted from the legitimacy of debt relief programs… More information: more info…

Victorinox Secure SSD, the 512GB Swiss Army ?Knife?

Who carries a pocket knife anymore? If you travel by plane with any regularity, then probably not you. Victorinox, the makers of one of the world most famous pocket knives, knows this and has decided to put something a little more TSA-friendly into the skin of its legendary Swiss Army Knife.
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Best Ways to Get HP Pavilion dv7t Select Edition

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has place together an advanced and fresh media package, combined with powerful processor, sleek design, large and gorgeous exhibit screen to form highly sophisticated HP Pavilion dv7t Select Edition. If you are looking to replace your desktop PC then the best option you have is dv7t Select Edition. Basically this machine has a 17.3 inches screen amount which produces high quality resolution. This is further aided by a powerful ATI Mobility Radeon discrete graphics that refines the image quality of graphical animation and also sharpens the colors. When it comes to audio and sound quality, it has premium built in speakers and audio beats to produce brilliant quality of sound. More information: click to read full article…

Chapman family backs Group Lotus

The Chapman family has now officially come out in favour of Group Lotus in the ongoing battle over the use of the famous name. They have also made it clear that they did not want to see the Team Lotus … Continue reading

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iPhone Roulette Application

Playing Roulette on your telephone certainly involves some extra costs and a bit of dense employment. To be able to run this application one must first own it. Generally, not all the roulette playing sites have such applications for downloading. More information: read more…

Advantages and Disadvantages of Joining a Health Club – Details You Need to Know

Fitness clubs, fitness centers or gyms- they all mean the same body: It’s a place you go to stay fit. From exclusive fitness centers that offer complete spa-like… More information: click to read full article…

How to Prepare a Safe and Secure Parcel for Your International Courier

When it comes to sending parcels to the USA, China, Australia or another far flung destination, you demand to ensure your parcel is safely and securely packaged. Here are 10 steps to making certain it meets your international courier’s standards. More information: for more info click here…

QNX Car concept with PlayBook integration hands-on (video)

QNX Car concept with PlayBook integration hands-on (video)

Okay, we’ve seen an iPad on a dashboard. Ready for some in-car PlayBook action? Recent RIM acquisition QNX is all over it, showing off what it calls simply QNX Car. It’s a basic reference implementation of some technology that will be running the infotainment systems of cars in the coming years — though they’ll surely look very different than this by then. QNX is showing how it can pull media from multiple sources, like an iPhone, use Message Access Protocol Bluetooth to pull data from a BlackBerry, and even use Terminal Mode to replicate the UI of something like the PlayBook. Plus, the PlayBook was able to change climate control settings in the car.

The company is also working on what it’s called the Simple UI Protocol. It’s basically a lowest-common-denominator smartphone integration — something like Ford’s AppLink that, in theory, will work regardless of the app or the hardware on the car. It’s very limited, allowing just two lines of text and a few icons to be sent from the phone to the car, and just two buttons (left and right) to be sent back to the phone as controls. The idea is to remove any aspect of driver distraction and to provide AppLink-like functionality in a standard, non OEM-specific way, which we like. But, it’s so limited in scope we’re not sure just how useful it would be. See for yourself after the break.

Gallery: QNX Car hands-on

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Are You A Brain-Eating Gadget Zombie?

Are you addicted to gadgets? We have access to some of the greatest gadgets the earth has ever seen nowadays, so why do we still lust over the following product launch? More information: for more info click here…

How to Avoid Debt Collection Calls: Lesson 1

Just as you’re about to sit down to dinner with your family, the telephone rings. You answer it only to find outside it’s another bill collector. Your blood pressure rises, your self-esteem plummets, and suddenly what was supposed to be a nice dinner morphs into another fight. More information: more info…

Understanding the Requirements Behind a IP54 Rated Tablet PC

If you intend to capture your industrial tablet PC into an extreme environment, constitute certain it has an IP rating of 54 or higher. The industry currently honors an IP67 minimum for its best professional tablets. Tablet PCs do not receive a much attention in the tech press, since they represent a niche market within the larger and more fiercely competitive tablet market currently dominated by Apple’s miracle iPad. More information: click here for more…

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The Two Key Factors to Losing Stomach Fat Faster

Burning off abdominal stout calls for effort as well as determination although many individuals believe that by simply undertaking lots of dense abs workout routines can aid in getting rid of stomach stout more rapidly. The thought might not be precise since you could lose belly stout quickly basically merely by changing your contemporary eating style in addition to performing cardiovascular employment outs intended for getting rid of the excessive stomach stout. Anyways, what’s the best solution regarding losing belly stout? More information: read more…

Review of Chelan Ridge 2009 Chardonnay

Wine: Chelan Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Appellation: Columbia Valley (but sold in the Lake Chelan AVA area) ALC: n/a Price: $16 Haydn gives this wine: 96pts You can buy this wine: Give Chelan Ridge a call at (509) 687-4455. The website is on its way. I had the fortunate good luck to be able to attend [...]

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What Is The Best Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo?

There are a ton of different packages that have a wireless keyboard and mouse. I’ll exhibit you my favorite and why it is my favorite. More information: click to read full article…

A look at BPG Motors amazing, transforming, self-balancing Uno (video)

A look at BPG Motors amazing, transforming, self-balancing Uno (video)

One thing we’re learning at CES is that the future of transportation is, apparently, pretty weird looking. The EN-V or YikeBike not odd enough? Check out the Uno from BPG Motors, a tricycle that transforms into a self-balancing, two-wheeled… thing. It’s gained a wheel since the last time we saw it, a front fork that folds in between the rear wheels and the whole thing starts balancing when you need to go through some tight spaces and then, when it’s time to go faster (up to around 30 or 35mph) that wheel pivots out, the whole thing lowers, and away it goes. Unfortunately we weren’t allowed to pivot the thing at the show, but we have a video of the transformation after the break along with a little walk-around of the thing. Trust us: you’ll want to watch them both.

Gallery: BPG Motors Uno

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Better To Be Safe Than Sorry When Buying A Used Laptop

It’s very likely your son or daughter entering college will demand a laptop or a notebook. Gone are the days when university students palm-carry a bunch of stuff like textbooks, memo pads or notepads, pencils, pocket calculators, and sometimes a tape recorder. Have you considered a refurbished laptop? More information: read more…

How to Make Your Small Business Website Better

Does your small business website act like a sales person or a digital business card? When you desire to learn how to get your website making money for you daily then learn 3 powerful areas you can focus on today. Don’t get trapped by dread, a simple focus on 3 areas can get your business to the following level. More information: read more…

Put a Stop to Hacked Email Accounts Using a Reverse Email Search Investigation

The Internet is a fantastic place to browse encircling and delight in, however there are also serious situations in cyberspace you can run into. Become familiar with the signs of a hacked email account. Then, in the event your email account is jeopardized, you’ll have all the data you demand to have a reverse email search investigation performed by an expert private investigator, resulting in the identification of the email hacker. More information: click to read full article…

Prezi Launches A Precious Presentation App For The iPad

If you haven’t yet checked out Prezi, one of the most innovative presentation tools I’ve ever seen, you’re totally missing out. Today, the young company behind the amazing product is (finally) launching the highly-anticipated Prezi for iPad (iTunes link), enabling users to show stunning live presentations straight from the tablet computer. Right off the bat: we all know the iPad doesn’t support Flash, so not all existing presentations can be viewed in full if they contain Flash material such as videos. Apart from that, all presentations that were made in the past should be flawlessly viewable on the iPad.

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10 Networking Etiquette Tips That Build Profitable Relationships

Attending conferences/ expos and other live events is not just about the content from the speakers. It is about building relationships and learning potential partnerships. More information: read more…

Asus 1015PN Review

The 10.1-inch Asus 1015PN is one of the powerful netbooks in the market. The netbook packs a dual-core Atom N550 processor and ION 2 GPU which method that this netbook packs some serious ability. The netbook can easily handle HD and complete-HD videos, however viewing them on a WSVGA exhibit is attractive much pointless. This is since you would not be really able to see the difference. More information: for more info click here…

To Solve Server Computer Runs Slow

Does your server machine gradually run slowly? Nearly every administrator encounters this difficulty. They try many solutions, however the results are still far from satisfactory. Reasons are various, however the common one is low disk hour in system partition. More information: read more…

LG’s CES 2011 booth tour

If there is one booth at CES this year that is going all out, it’s arguably LG’s. The massive, supermarket-sized chunk of show floor real estate showcases everything from the manufacturer’s latest phones — like the Revolution, Optimus Black and Optimus 2X — to SmartTV devices, network Blu-ray players and HDTVs. You’ll also find smart appliances linked with WiFi and smartphone apps using LG Thinq, and even a scanner mouse — not to mention a mesmerizing display wall. Sample the insanity in the gallery below, and in the video after the break.

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Mobile Marketing for Small Businesses in a Recession

Marketing costs can be very prohibitive for most small businesses. However in a recession marketing becomes much more vital than before as every business fights harder for each customer. Mobile marketing can be the solution due to its low cost and high effectiveness. This article is designed to clarify the benefits of mobile marketing and then walk the reader through the basic steps in starting their own campaign. More information: read more…

When All That’s Required is Alcohol in Liquid Form

I wonder if there are other wine geeks like me who at times merely need their wine to possess alcohol and be in liquid form? And that’s really all that is required. Anything more would demand making the effort of…

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Small Business Phone Service: Choosing a Good Provider

We cannot overemphasize the importance of small business telephone supply in the business earth today. Virtually no business can survive in the competitive earth of business without communication and the most effective path of communicating is by employ of telephone. The difficulty is that for many small businesses, a excellent telephone supply has been an expensive body. However with technology, things are improving and immediately the challenge that faces the small businesses is how to choose a excellent telephone supply provider. Here are a hardly any tips for you. More information: click here for more…

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Getting You Parcels Abroad in One Piece

There are a number of things that you always have to capture into account when sending a parcel either to an domicile in the UK or to a destination on the other side of the earth. And there is nothing more vital than making certain that the package you are sending is properly wrapped and will be able to withstand a hardly any knocks and bumps on the path over. More information: click here for more…

MP3 Bible – All You Need Is Just the Added Headphones!

With the alter in lifestyle and the age constraints it becomes mandatory for us to adapt appropriate ways to capture attention of our priorities. Therefore bible reading is one of the mandatory priorities of all the Christians and they demand to capture enough measures to ensure that they somehow hear the term of god. This is where the MP3 bible comes to play a major role by giving this generation what they desire. More information: click to read full article…

French Businesses Can Support Charities and Claim a Generous Tax Rebate For Doing So

Learn about the generous tax reductions which are available to human beings and business who pay tax in France. This article will clarify what you demand to know and do in this regard. More information: click to read full article…

Spotify’s U.S. launch delayed by cash demands from record labels?

As Spotify — the popular online music service — nears profitability in Europe, the situation isn’t quite as rosy across the pond. With Spotify’s hopes of a 2010 U.S. launch officially dashed, the company is still facing an uphill climb in the States. The sticking point, according to sources cited by The Telegraph, may be financial demands from the U.S. record labels. Concerned that users will heavily favor Spotify’s free service, the labels (EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner) are apparently requiring “extremely high cash advances” to secure access to their catalogs.

Spotify is reportedly now seeking additional funding, though there’s no telling how much longer it will take to get the service up and running in the U.S. At this point, Spotify is saying only that “negotiations are ongoing.”

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More Bad Guys Lurking Online Looking for Your Christmas Money

If you employ the Internet it may be getting harder for you to safely protect your financial well-being, suggests a recent Gallup poll published December 13, 2010. The top 3 crimes listed were crimes involving stolen money or property, vandalizing house/automobile/property, and machine/internet crime. More information: click to read full article…

HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni Printer – The Business Partner You Can’t Do Without

The HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni printer is a must as a printing solution for any type of business or for personal employ in the house office medium or much for college. For any desired purpose this printer will do the job with fantastic ability. More information: more info…

Access Rip Off

Its very sad that we see so many small businesses over-sold with their database software. So often we find a small business that has started off with very basic data storage facilities. Somehow or other they have then bought a Microsoft Access database and then gradually descended into database hell. Not since there is anything incorrect with Access however since the “Developer” didn’t really know what they were doing. More information: for more info click here…

A ?Zinful? Experience

Last Saturday I was lucky to be able to attend the Zinfandel Festival at Fort Mason in San Francisco. ZAP, The Association of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers celebrates Zinfandel America?s Heritage Grape and is dedicated to preserving the history of Zinfandel through the Heritage Vineyard at UC Davis. It is the largest single varietal tasting [...]

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0X80070057 Error Fix For Your PC – How To Repair The 0×80070057 Error On Your Windows PC

The0x80070057 mistake usually appears on Windows 7 systems when you are trying to format the dense propel where Windows has been installed, or when you try to constitute a back up of Windows to an alternative dense disk, whether it is an external or in another partition. The mistake message is a result of registry values being also huge for the commands for the Windows 7 system. Despite the bigger stability of Windows 7 than Windows Vista, unforeseen errors such as the 0×80070057 mistake keep appearing. More information: click here for more…

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2010 In Review: The Fortunate Winners And The Pathetic Losers Why Roger Ebert Doesn?t Like Video Games: He Became Obsessed With TMNT Olympus E-PL2 Turns Into Doctor Octopus With Lights Eleven 3D Printing Predictions For the Year 2011 Progress Bar Illusions

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Health-Related Gear Leasing – What Type of Tools Can Be Financed This Way?

It is incredibly vital for a individual to constitute certain that their health is the very best it can be. This indicates eating healthful foods, exercising appropriately, and obtaining ample rest each evening. On the other palm, sometimes much accomplishing these three issues is not adequate, which is why a human being demands to see their physician at least as soon as a yr. A preventative scan, these kinds of as an MRI scan, may be employed in order to ascertain regardless of whether… More information: click here for more…

Error 1935 Visual C – Learn To Fix Error 1935 on Windows PC

You may be receiving mistake 1935 on Windows PC. This mistake appears when you are trying to install applications such as Visual C, .Net framework, Visual Studio MS office or any other application that uses MSIAssembly. Normally this mistake can be fixed by performing a hardly any machine maintenance tasks which comprehend cleaning the hidden errors in the Windows registry. More information: click here for more…

Get Rid of Head Lice Quickly

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The High Bar for Relevancy?

At top performing companies [defined as "Best in Class", the top 20% of those surveyed], 67% of searches returned the most relevant results on the first search results sheet, while lower rated companies saw relevant results on the first sheet for only 42% of searches. 1 outside of 3 searches at best don’t deliver the fair search on the first results sheet. In other words, the best condition for search=find is 67%. More information: read more…

Internet Explorer’s decline leaves Firefox as #1 browser in Europe

Firefox #1 browser in Europe

Proving the Old World can still be positively refreshing when it comes to some things, the unstoppable decline of Internet Explorer in the motherland has finally left Firefox with the European pole position.

Internet Explorer, across all versions, lost about 8% of its market share between December 2009 and 2010. Firefox, on the other hand, by losing just 3% of its share, has ended up on top. The biggest winner, and seemingly the only browser to gain market share, is Google’s fleet-footed Chrome browser, which began the year at 5% and ended at almost 15%.

In the rest of the world, Internet Explorer is still by far and away the most popular browser (at least according to StatCounter). In fact, the only other territory where Firefox is in the lead is Antarctica

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Wmiprvse EXE Error Fix Tutorial – 100% CPU Usage For WMIPrvse EXE

Wmiprvse.exe is a component used by Windows that handles the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) application, a feature in your operating system that reads all the vital settings that Windows requires to operate properly. Software developers call on this file to be able to constitute event monitoring programs that affirm users when significant actions have occurred. More information: more info…

Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up

President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure that would involve giving each American a unique online identity. Other candidates mentioned previously to head up the new system have included the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security, but the announcement that the Commerce Department will take the job should please groups that have raised concerns over security agencies doing double duty in police and intelligence work. So anyway, what about this unique ID we’ll all be getting? Well, though details are still pretty scant, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, speaking at an event at the Stanford Institute, stressed that the new system would not be akin to a national ID card, or a government controlled system, but that it would enhance security and reduce the need for people to memorize dozens of passwords online. Sorry, Locke, sounds like a national ID system to us. Anyway, the Obama administration is currently drafting what it’s dubbed the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, which is expected at the Department of Commerce in a few months. We’ll keep you posted if anything terrifying or cool happens.

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What to Look for In a Custom Printer

Custom printing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. Also called specialty printers, they produce everything from custom stationary to mugs to business cards and garments. In recent years, custom printing has grown with the aid of the internet. Online supply providers offer customers unique products at affordable prices. Today we desire to talk about custom printing in Los Angeles. More information: more info…

Medical Instrument Cleaning Brushes for Surgical Equipment Explained

When surgeons are cleaning their medical instruments, it’s essential to employ the fair cleaning brush. For instance, if you employ a cleaning brush with a diameter that is also huge then the brush will not effectively clean correctly. More information: click to read full article…

This day in Engadget: CES extravaganzas galore

Welcome to ‘This day in Engadget‘, where we crack open the archives and take a whimsical look back at the memories and moments of our storied past. Please join us on this trip down random access memory lane.

If you’ve not been living under a boulder for the past week or so, you’ve probably noticed that CES has been going on in glorious, illness-inducing Las Vegas, Nevada. The thing is, Engadget has been running this game for a long, long time, and though historically things are usually wrapping up around the 9th of January every year, the remnants, the wrap-ups, and the gadget hangovers are almost as fun to look back on as the show itself. So, as we wrap up a truly outstanding CES 2011, we thought we’d take a look back at previous CES wrap-ups, some big days, and some downright weird ones, in this nostalgic episode of This day in Engadget.

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Document Management System Tools Increases Your Work Efficiency

Document Management System ensures to place the fair tools-and the fair data- in the hands of the fair human beings. From an intelligent document search that helps customer supply answer questions more quickly to workflow automation that maintains the pace of business processes and alerts managers to employee action and inaction, a Document management system can aid your organization increase productivity and efficiency. More information: for more info click here…

TasteCamp East: Voracious Wine Bloggers Taste Throughout the Finger Lakes

This past weekend, I was among a group of wine bloggers who participated in the 2nd TasteCamp East, this year in the Finger Lakes.  The local wine industry is the inspiration for this blog and my business as I’ve mentioned to you before.  I had nothing to do with the selection of our region as [...]

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The Omnipotent Eye Of Security Cams

Your workplace is perhaps the busiest place you’ll ever be. Occupied with towering piles of documents, advertise-its and background sound of humdrum telephone calls and buzzes, there’s not much age for you really to spot any anomalies. Security cameras in the workplace may just be the solution to that. More information: click here for more…

Five Reasons Why You Should Write The Book Inside You

Do you have a textbook inside you? Here are five reasons you should let it loose. More information: for more info click here…

One Big Secret for Moonwalk Rental Businesses in Tough Economic Times

One of the ways that you can capture action to secure your business in tough economic times is to acquire your advertising balloons and marketing products including inflatables, moonwalks and other durable goods administer from China. You can save 30% to 50% in this action. If you do this-and your competitors don’t-then you will have a HUGE advantage over them. More information: more info…

Gastric Bypass Diet Thoughts For Those Considering Weight Loss Surgery

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Europeans Can Now Stream Spotify on Logitech Squeezebox Players [Spotify]

While the US is still awaiting music-streaming service Spotify, happy Europeans can use Squeezebox Touch and Squeezebox Radio players to stream their Spotify Premium playlists from. This is the second hardware manufacturer Spotify has signed up with, after Sonos. More »

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Small Business Meeting Minutes Format

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Let’s talk about all those device announcements – New device forums now open [from the forums]

Android Forums at Android Central

It’s been a hectic week for us here at Android Central. But as we get prepared to wind down the full on CES 2011 coverage, we figured we’d take the time to round up a listing of all the new forums we’ve put in place as the devices were announced. If you’re looking to learn more or just simply chat about any device in particular be sure to check em out.

Stay tuned, we’ll be adding more to the mix and If you’re not already a member of the Android Central forums, you can register your account today.

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Best Way To Lose Belly Fat – Discover How To Lose Belly Fat With A Fast And Easy Approach

Most individuals perform countless abdominal crunches daily in order to lose belly stout when they desire to have a flat stomach. Many believe that doing crunches and situps are the best path to lose belly stout. Much though crunches and sit ups can be the best exercises for abs and they do employment to some extent, they are unable to give persons well-toned abs. More information: more info…

How to Resolve Windows Problems? Get Help From a Tutorial Site

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Engineer Demonstrates How to Steal Nearly $1 Million from EMC One Piece at a Time [Boneheads]

The Purpose Of Having Professional Office Cleaning Services

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Why Is My Computer Running Slow? – How To Make Your Slow PC Faster Than Ever

Just how extended does it capture for your machine to boot up all the path? when you are trying to open a program does your PC just grind to a halt and at times just makes a noise followed by a blue screen mistake message? If you are asking why is my machine running slow and you are having poor celerity and performance issues with your machine this is one of the most aggravating things you can deal with in your daily lifetime. More information: for more info click here…

Tips for Generating That Next Big Business Idea

Whether you’re just starting your own business, pondering the topic or much a well experienced business person, these tips should aid you unearth your following huge business thought: Quite often the best thoughts will come to us in the most of unlikely places. Perhaps it’s waking up in the middle of the night and having a spark of genius then by the age the morning comes it’s clean gone. Try and get in the habit of carrying a notebook about with you, or these days most phones are attractive adaptable as a notepad. More information: click to read full article…

Fix DSL Internet Connection Problems Without Calling Tech Support

Desire to fix your internet connection by yourself? Here are some steps to try. More information: click here for more…

The Effect of the VAT Rise on Retailers and What to Do About It

VAT is going up in January and threatens to hurt small businesses. So, what are you going to do about it? More information: click to read full article…

Opera browser for Android tablets breaks cover in a brief video

In case you’ve managed to steer clear of all CES 2011 news so far, it’s shaping up to be a veritable flood of tablet demos. New hardware often means new software, of course, and Opera has offered an early sneak peek at a new tablet-specific version of their Android browser.

You won’t see a heck of a lot in the 30 second clip — apart from some flick scrolling and pinch-to-zoom, which does look very smooth. The interface appears only slightly different from the Android smartphone version, with the main toolbar being moved to the top of the window. As you’d expect, Opera’s trademark speed dial appears when the browser opens.

We’re hoping to get some hands-on time at CES with the new browser, but in the meantime you can check out the official video after the break.

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SEO Business Box – An Early User Review

The SEO Business Box has one body going for it fair from the commence. Its developer Daniel Tan along with the other experienced… More information: more info…

Samsung Behold II running Android 2.2.1 courtesy of a custom ROM

Looks like some folks out there just aren’t ready to say goodbye to the Samsung Behold II. Just a few days ago we reported that Samsung had released the Android 1.6 source code for the device and now, we hear of folks building custom ROMs for the Behold II based off of Android 2.2.1. While it seems most things may still be broken within, the fact that it even boots is rather impressive in its own way. Long live the Samsung Behold II. Thanks Conan! [EBP]

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How to Migrate From Entourage 2004/2008 to Outlook 2011?

Microsoft has recently released a newer version of Microsoft Office for Mac, which is Office for Mac 2011. In House and Business edition of this Office version, Microsoft has replaced Entourage with Outlook 2011 for Mac. More information: click to read full article…

When Will iPad 2 Be Released?

Tablet business is hot. Apple is no longer the only corporation making wonderful tablets and human beings today demand the very best. With fresh generation of iPad 2 we’re seeing yet another breakthrough development and no doubt yet another success. More information: read more…

CES Caption Contest: What’s Going Through this Woman’s Mind as She’s Massaged by a Robot? [Video]

Omega 3 Fish Oil Benefits – What Is A Vitafat And Why Do You Need It?

Omega 3 fatty acids are excellent for us. In circumstance, they are essential much vitamins. It is all about the aliment chain. More information: more info…

WaveJet’s Motor-Powered, Paddle-Free Sufboard of the Future Launches in Orlando [Video]

Eliminate Credit Card Debt Fast – Get Rid of Stressful Debt for Good

If you are one of the countless human beings who wakes up in the morning and one of the first things you commence thinking about is the outside of control debt you are trying to deal with you are not alone and you demand aid to eliminate credit card debt quick. Debt had become an increasing difficulty all across the nation. While human beings generally place a abundance of focus on the negative effects it has on a person’s overall financial outlook and position, many times human beings forget that there are damaging psychological effects as well. More information: click here for more…

Understanding Industrialization In Developing Countries

Industrialization has been emphasized as a path for developing countries to modernize and generate comprehensive industrial linkages in their economies. Understanding industrialization in the developing earth has been accentuated by three schools of thoughts – the structuralist college, radical college and neoclassical college. This article looks at these three schools of thoughts. More information: for more info click here…

How To Repair The "I/O Device Error" On Your PC – Working Tutorial

The I/O Device Mistake typically surfaces on occasions that you attempt to shut down your machine. When you have this mistake in your system, certain processes in your PC may be disrupted. Although I/O Device Mistake by itself is not known to directly hamper operations in your machine, it is still vital that you resolve it immediately to prevent issues from escalating. More information: click here for more…

iPad Leather Case: Why It’s Important To Have It

Have you seen the latest gadget that has been released recently this year? They call it iPad If you don’t have any thought about it yet, it is a very slim machine that is wireless and you can also access your emails like you do with your PC with this device. It is just so fantastic what technology can offer. More information: click here for more…

Pirates Make Off With Mac App Store Booty

Within hours of Apple’s unveiling of the Mac App Store on Thursday, hackers announced they had found a way to pirate apps on the site. The hack took advantage of the fact that some apps don’t validate receipts properly. The first app hacked was the “Angry Birds” game. Someone later claimed in a tweet to have hacked the game “The Incident.”

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Nebulizers And How To Decide If You Need One

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Michael Schumacher has no regrets

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Michael Schumacher has admitted he "feels good" about his decision to race in Formula One again.

The German driver, who won the world Drivers' Championship seven times, has had a disappointing 2010 season. He had been expected to challenge for the title but ended the season ninth in the standings with 72 points.

He couldn't even beat his team-mate Nico Rosberg, who finished 70 points ahead of him in seventh place.

This …

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Apple App! Don’t Miss a Bite

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Are Natural Weight Loss Pills Better?

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TARDIS iPhone Dock Pumps Out Transdimensional Tunes

LAS VEGAS — Speakal has created a dock for your iOS devices in the shape of the iconic TARDIS from Doctor Who. The bottom of the box slides out like a tray, revealing a small docking station. Speakers are built into the windows, and there’s a volume knob in the back.
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Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up

President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure that would involve giving each American a unique online identity. Other candidates mentioned previously to head up the new system have included the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security, but the announcement that the Commerce Department will take the job should please groups that have raised concerns over security agencies doing double duty in police and intelligence work. So anyway, what about this unique ID we’ll all be getting? Well, though details are still pretty scant, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, speaking at an event at the Stanford Institute, stressed that the new system would not be akin to a national ID card, or a government controlled system, but that it would enhance security and reduce the need for people to memorize dozens of passwords online. Sorry, Locke, sounds like a national ID system to us. Anyway, the Obama administration is currently drafting what it’s dubbed the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, which is expected at the Department of Commerce in a few months. We’ll keep you posted if anything terrifying or cool happens.

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Freaky Cows is an aquatic-themed bovine Time Waster

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As you may know, cows do not float. They tend to be heavier than water, so they sink. Not being a creature of the sea, when a cow drowns, it ceases to live. So if you like cows and encounter a bunch of cows that are on the verge of drowning, you might be moved to save them –and that’s pretty much the premise of Freaky Cows.

You get a queue of objects and when you click the screen, the next object appears. The first thing on every level is some sort of a floating platform – it may be a long plank, or a bunch of logs loosely bunched together (these can float apart, as you can see in the screenshot).

Once the first floating object is in the water, the next click usually drops a cow on it, and it happily floats. Of course, saving just one cow isn’t enough. Cows are social creatures, so you have to save the whole herd. When you drop the next cow on the floating plank, it changes the balance and causes the plank to sink deeper into the water. If you’re not careful, the whole plank might tip over — and there go the cows! You may receive extra planks later on, which you can use to bolster up your platform.

There are bulls, too, and a bull weighs four times as much as a cow — so you need to be extra-careful with them. Happily, though, you don’t have to save every cow. I mean, every cow is precious, but you can usually get away with saving only nine out of twelve or so and still pass the level.

Freaky Cows is highly recommended, and I greatly enjoyed the frantic mooing in the soundtrack.

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Field Notes from a Wine Life ? Doin? Work Edition

Odds and ends from a life lived through the prism of the wine glass …

Doin’ Work

Of all the holidays, every one of them, New Year’s is my favorite.  I love the New Year’s song —Auld Lang Syne—its melancholy exuberance fits my ethos of pragmatic idealism and I love the sense of renewal that New Year’s affords us: Resolving to do better, Setting goals, perhaps falling short of said goals, and trying again; it is all so very American and intrinsically human.

In my mind’s eye, I am still capable of being the person I imagined as a wide-eyed youth.  And, yet, I realize that it’s the sum of our experiences—the journey—that make our triumphs, however small, worthy of rejoice in the moment. 

Still, every year I get a new chance at making 12-year old me in my minds eye proud of 38-year old me.  That is a neat trick even when the 38-year old me is overwhelmingly happy with who and where he is, bank account notwithstanding: 12-year old me fancied a millionaire about eight years ago.

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Dime store philosophy aside, a part of my “doin work” bag of goals every year is increasing a knowledge area around wine.  In years past, I’ve made a concerted effort to dive into an area of the wine world that I want to know more about – Italian wine, New Zealand, wine history and others.

This year?  Simply, my instincts tell me that this golden age of wine we are living in is taking a veer that will be recounted by history.  Because of this, my study goal for the New Year is two-fold and much more critically imperative than years past.

HR 5034

First, as highlighted in Wine Spectator as the story of 2010, HR 5034 is likely to rear its ugly head again in 2011, with resolution or consequence.

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Over the course of this year, I felt like many wine enthusiasts, myself included, gave lip service focus to HR 5034 without really understanding the underpinnings to the issue, or how to combat it.
If we’re honest with ourselves, we all have really have shoddy knowledge of how our government works, how a bill is introduced, how the trail of money works with lobbyists and how consumers, for whom our government works in a democracy, combats violations against the will of the people.

In the coming year, I want to deepen my level of knowledge about not only how our government operates, but also the insidiousness of the issue that is rife with varying perceptions from those that have decamped for and against it.

Secondarily, I want to be a soldier in the consumer army that Tom Wark is building and doing so capably means having more than a tertiary grasp of the issue.

Speaking of Tom Wark, I would be remiss if I let 2010 end without mentioning his, A Manifesto for Change in the Wine Industry published in March of this year.  It is a remarkable white paper (read online at Tom’s site or download as a PDF here) that should be THE primer for anybody interested in following his or her own path to more knowledge on this issue in the New Year.

Wine Auctions

Pick your sales figure.  Reuters reported that wine auctions exceeded $350M in sales this year and Wine Spectator reported sales in excess of $408M, both wine auction market records.
Regardless of the dollar discrepancy, both articles cite the Asian market as being principally responsible for the huge growth in sales.

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If you couple that with the various wine investment funds that buy up classified growth wines as an investment vehicle and Liv-Ex, a merchant and collector exchange for fine wine, predominantly Bordeaux, you realize that mother’s milk, Bordeaux wine, is quickly becoming not just unreachable from a price perspective, but also unreachable from an acquisition perspective.  There’s not enough of it to go around.

The annual spring parlor game of lamenting futures pricing is going to become moot because global supply and demand will make pricing even more inelastic than today’s standard. 

Simply, the wine world’s most precious wines are going to become increasingly precious with China’s burgeoning interest in wine and we are barely at the tip of the spear for how this interest in wine is going to change the dynamics of the global wine world.

Therefore, I’m making it my goal to read up and understand not only about the auction market (this book being one example), but also wine from an investing perspective (this new magazine being an example).

I am doing so not because I am a player in this market, but because I think its influence will ripple enough on the wine Richter scale that it is prudent to understand the dynamics in this rarified arena of the wine world.

What do you resolve to learn more about in the New Year?

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Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up

President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure that would involve giving each American a unique online identity. Other candidates mentioned previously to head up the new system have included the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security, but the announcement that the Commerce Department will take the job should please groups that have raised concerns over security agencies doing double duty in police and intelligence work. So anyway, what about this unique ID we’ll all be getting? Well, though details are still pretty scant, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, speaking at an event at the Stanford Institute, stressed that the new system would not be akin to a national ID card, or a government controlled system, but that it would enhance security and reduce the need for people to memorize dozens of passwords online. Sorry, Locke, sounds like a national ID system to us. Anyway, the Obama administration is currently drafting what it’s dubbed the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, which is expected at the Department of Commerce in a few months. We’ll keep you posted if anything terrifying or cool happens.

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Can a cheap wine be too good?

I attended a “Spanish Wine on the High Street” tasting recently. The idea was to showcase the best, or most popular, Spanish wines in the ranges of the UK’s top supermarkets and high street wine retailers (or what’s left of them), as selected by their buyers. There were wines of many styles and prices there, [...]

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LG’s CES 2011 booth tour

If there is one booth at CES this year that is going all out, it’s arguably LG’s. The massive, supermarket-sized chunk of show floor real estate showcases everything from the manufacturer’s latest phones — like the Revolution, Optimus Black and Optimus 2X — to SmartTV devices, network Blu-ray players and HDTVs. You’ll also find smart appliances linked with WiFi and smartphone apps using LG Thinq, and even a scanner mouse — not to mention a mesmerizing display wall. Sample the insanity in the gallery below, and in the video after the break.

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Competition Winners Announced

The winners of the 70th annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition were announced today and the list is an impressive one! A box wine, a Scotch whisky, repeat winners (Armida Winery and baseball legend Tommy Lasorda) and so much more! Take a look at the winners here then check out the buzz on [...]

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VINTAGE: Zagato’s Refined Ferrari 250 GT

Just five comnpetition coupes were designed and built by the Italan design house, but they are exceptionally beautiful.

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Article in City Pages

I’m a week late but some Twin Cities readers might have picked up last week’s City Pages. In the Wine & Dine insert is an article about Argentine wine I wrote including 8 wine recommendations. Since most blog readers are not local, the digital version is just a click away with a one-page HTML version [...]

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Button Steps Up Pre Season Training With Lance Armstrong

Jenson Button teamed up with record breaking cyclist Lance Armstrong, as he continues to prepare for another Formula One season. The McLaren driver excitedly tweeted that he would be riding with Armstrong, the 7 time Tour de France winner, in Hawaii. Armstrong responded via Twitter “I hope he doesn’t ride as srong as he drives [...]

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The Engadget Podcast Show livestream extravaganza starts at 6:15PM PST / 9:15PM EST!

It’s our last and final show of this fine CES. We’re going to talk to some more staff members tonight, so get ready for some new faces. Also, get ready for zero tangents and total topic adherence. Right guys? Right? Check out the stream and chat after the break.

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TARDIS iPhone Dock Pumps Out Transdimensional Tunes

LAS VEGAS — Speakal has created a dock for your iOS devices in the shape of the iconic TARDIS from Doctor Who. The bottom of the box slides out like a tray, revealing a small docking station. Speakers are built into the windows, and there’s a volume knob in the back.
The company has also created [...]

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Open a new instance of an existing application in Windows 7

This week, we’re running a series of keyboard tips and tricks that help you make the most of Windows 7. To see the previous tips, check our Tips index.

Earlier this week, I’ve shown you how to activate specific windows using their numbers. As you may recall, hitting Win+Number runs the application for that spot on the taskbar, or switches to it if it’s already running. But what if it’s already running and you want to run a new instace? Well, it turns out that’s possible by hitting Win+Shift+number! This sequence would run the program for that taskbar spot again, even if it’s already running. And if you like using the mouse, you can get the same result by middle-clicking the application’s icon.

Come back tomorrow for the next keyboard tip, or, if you’d like to read a whole bunch at once, check out Sebastian’s epic list.

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Hyper-Value: A $7.99 Pinot Noir and a $13.99 Napa Cab

Perhaps more than anything, I want this blog to reflect the natural conversations I have with friends about wine in real life.  A subject that’s come up frequently lately is how simple value wines can be as enjoyable to drink and discover as more sought after wines.  My wine collection increasingly has bottles that need to be aged, are better when consumed with food, or are otherwise too stuffy for weeknight consumption.  These wines sit and wait while 20% of the wines I have on hand are purchased and consumed within a month.

It reminds me of the clothes in my closet.  I only wear about 20% of the things I own and the rest just sit and wait for an occasion that may never come.  This being the case, determining which daily drinkers find a slot in our rotations can be as meaningful as the wines we splurge on.

For me, 2010 was a year where Pinot Noir zipped past Cabernet Sauvignon as the most frequently consumed varietal with Nebbiolo in 3rd place.  Since these continue to be popular categories in my house I thought I’d share my thoughts on two wines I picked up at the store yesterday, popped open immediately and enjoyed:

2009 Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir
13.9% Alcohol
$7.99 Purchased at The Wine Cellar of Stoneham

A little bashful upon opening, but after just a little time it delivers round candied fruit backed by vanilla.  Scores points for revealing a variety of aromas as it evolves. However, it lacks acidity, depth, and length of finish so it’s hard to be taken seriously.  But as a daily drinker it may deserve consideration in your line-up.  At least once.

Picked this one up on an adjacent recommendation in the comments section of Jason’s Wine Blog’s piece on the 07 Picket Fence Pinot Noir.  The tip was for an 08 Beringer California Collection Pinot Noir – I found the 09 Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir and went with it.

Interesting side note: On their website this wine is listed as a Pinot Noir/Syrah blend, although Syrah isn’t mentioned anywhere on the label.  Very interesting to see this especially considering Syrah is the steroids of Pinot Noir.

Bonus: Beringer donates $1 for each bottle of Founder’s Estate sold to charity.

WWP 84/100: Good



2007 RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon “Route 29″
2,600 Cases Produced
14.1% Alcohol
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%
Merlot 19%
Cabernet Franc 4%
Petit Verdot 1%
$13.99 at The Wine Cellar of Stoneham

Based on the information on their website RouteStock “crafts wines from the signature varietals grown along the wine routes one travels when visiting the world?s most celebrated wine regions” … “sourced from family-owned vineyards.”

The thing I like about this wine is how its aromas and flavor profile align with what I associate with more expensive Napa Cabernet.  As I smell an empty glass I get black currant, rich generous fruit and savory aspects that are extremely appealing. Cinnamon too. Makes me want to refill the glass.

The things separating this wine from one that’s more expensive are occasional off notes, a lack of density, and a need to be aged in order for the tannins to soften.  But for immediate consumption I think it would fare better than a lot more expensive wines.  It’s delicious and approachable.

Overall, the combination of the flavor profile with its convivial daily drinker nature make it a slam dunk at $13.99.  Well done. 

WWP 89/100: Very Good

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Intel Oasis: firetrucks, dragons, and trains hands-on

We’d seen Intel Lab’s Oasis (Object-Aware Situated Interactive System) project a while back, and sure, while what it’s showing off is the same, we love to get up close and personal. Using a Kinect-style camera, the system is able to recognize 3D objects on a surface and then project some nifty graphics to add interactivity. Placing the dragon near the house or train station sees them light on fire, drop a firetruck in and it puts out the fire, add a train then draw a track in front of it by dragging your finger, you get the idea. Intel Labs isn’t bringing any of this to market — at least not yet — but we’re enthused with what we see and look forward to what the folks with the crayons can dream up. Have a peek at the vid and gallery if trains, burning Lego people, fire breathing dragons, and firetrucks are your thing.

Myriam Joire contributed to this article.

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UPDATED: Kevin Rose: iPad 2 coming Feb. 1 with dual cameras, Retina Display

Digg founder Kevin Rose, whose record with Apple rumors ranges from spot on to completely wrong, now claims he has it on good authority that iPad 2 will be announced in 3-4 weeks, possibly February 1, and include dual cameras as well as a Retina Display. Dual cameras seem almost certain given how Apple is pushing [...]

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The Engadget Podcast Show livestream extravaganza starts at 6:15PM PST / 9:15PM EST!

It’s our last and final show of this fine CES. We’re going to talk to some more staff members tonight, so get ready for some new faces. Also, get ready for zero tangents and total topic adherence. Right guys? Right? Check out the stream and chat after the break.

Oh, and here are the last three shows, in case you missed them:
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Angry Birds arrives on Windows, now available from Intel AppUp Center

If you’ve been waiting for the day when you could finally play Angry Birds on your Windows computer, brace yourself: Intel has announced that Rovio’s insanely popular trajectory game is now available for purchase from the AppUp Center.

The AppUp version of Angry Birds will run you $9.99, though Rovio is offering a discount right now, so you can get the game for $4.99 if you act quickly. You’ll need to download and install the AppUp Center software first, then provide payments details — after that, you can let the birds-versus-pigs productivity nosedive commence!

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CrunchGear Week in Review: All I Wanted For Christmas Edition

So, What Did You Get? Fly Or Die: The Nexus S, Barbie Video Girl, And AR.Drone (TCTV) Dutch Art Project Helps Prepare For Zombie Attack ?The Raider?: British Combat Vehicle Design Based On Batmobile Yeah, So This Exists: A Coffee Cozy Wallet

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Google Apps adds DKIM email signing to help fight spam

That battle against spam is a never ending one for sysadmins, and Google has announced that they’re giving Apps admins a brand new weapon: DKIM, or Domain Keys Identified Mail. DKIM allows administrators to validate outgoing email messages with a digital signature, and Google is making it available to all Apps customers at no cost. Enabling DKIM on your domain is as simple as a few mouse clicks in your control panel. Once you’ve got access to the feature, it should appear on your dashboard under the advanced tools tab.

Kelly Wasner, CEO of eCert Systems, calls Google’s DKIM option “the simplest [solution] that we’ve encountered.” He adds, “Configuring DKIM for in-house systems requires plug-ins or additional gateway servers, making a company’s mail environment more complex and difficult to manage. As a Google Apps customer, this feature took us only a few clicks in the control panel and an update of our DNS.” That’s pretty lofty praise, considering eCert is a key player in the digital trust and data protection business.

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This Awesome Commercial Is Like Toy Story Mashed with Inception [Video]

I couldn’t even guess what the commercial was advertising on my first go around, it was that awesome. For those who’re curious, the amazing commercial is marketing the sucking power of a vacuum cleaner, the LG Kompressor Elite. [The Awesomer] More »

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2010 Grayson Hills Winery Annual Grape Harvest & Stomp

Saturday, August 14th My good friends Rick and Connie Magers owners and wine maker of Grayson Hills wine are having their annual Grape Harvest. There is nothing better than Texas wine in my mind.   There is nothing more fun than to spend time with good friends and good wine.  This is no exception.  Grayson Hills [...]

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Mozilla slips up and posts old user database online, but you should be OK

Mozilla logoOn December 17, a partial database of addons.mozilla.org (AMO) user accounts was found on a public Mozilla server. Mozilla was quickly notified by a security researcher via the Bug Bounty program, and the database was quickly removed. Don’t panic, though: you should be OK.

The file only contained inactive user accounts that were encrypted using older, no-longer-secure MD5 password hashes. All current AMO accounts are encrypted much more securely, and those accounts remain uncompromised. Mozilla is also fairly certain that they can account for every download of the database file, so there is likely little or no risk to the users involved — but just in case, if you use your AMO password on other sites, you may want to change it. Incidentally, if you were one of the 44,000 people on the list, Mozilla should have sent you an email detailing the breach.

As always, it’s vital that you use different passwords for every service you use; that way, if one database is breached, you are still relatively safe. KeePass is excellent, as is LastPass.

There’s a little more information on the Sophos Naked Security blog, but really, there isn’t much else to it. We’re now left to wonder how a database of names and passwords was left on a public server…

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Wireless Media Stick hands-on: stream your content to anything with a USB port

The Wireless Media Stick is an interesting little product that aims to bring media streaming to pretty much anything with a USB port. If the concept sounds familiar, that’s because it kind of is — we reviewed the Infinitec Infinite USB Memory Drive late last year. This USB stick has built-in WiFi, so you connect it to your network and can plug it into pretty much anything with a USB port that can read a mass storage device. We saw it demoed in a Blu-ray player as well as an iPod dock (both USB-equipped of course), and in the short time we spent with it the thing seemed to work as advertised. Under the hood it’s essentially a Samba client, so all you have to do is share a folder on your Mac or PC and it’ll show up in your Xbox, PS3, or whatever other box you’ve got it plugged into. We also saw an Android app that enables you to share all your content on your device straight to the stick, which should be hitting the Android Market January 30th. There are also BlackBerry and iOS versions in the works, but we weren’t told when to expect them. We watched a playback of a Green Hornet movie trailer streamed to the device and it didn’t seem to have much lag, but we’ll have to put one through the paces to make a final judgment call. If you want to pick one up, it’ll cost you a cool $120.

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Sustainability Roundtable Raises $1.2 Million To Help Corporations Go Green

A new SEC filing revealed that the Cambridge, Mass. consultancy Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR Inc.) raised about $1 million to help corporations green their facilities and operations, and learn how to run their businesses in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. With a special focus on energy efficiency and real estate, SR Inc. bills itself as a provider of “shared cost” research and consulting services to its members. According to the company’s LinkedIn page, their client-members include several private sector corporate real estate, tech and green building businesses including: Adobe Systems, Akamai, Autodesk, Gensler, Harvard University, IBM and Siemens Industry…

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How To: Host a Pinot Noir Around the World Tasting for Around $50

Pinot Noir plays well in so many seasons and occasions.  I think of it as a harvest wine.  It’s a lighter red and doesn’t have drying tannins so it plays well in the summer months.  It’s food-friendly -or- depending on the style works well as a cocktail wine.  That pretty much covers 90% of the situations I drink wine in so it’s not surprising it passed Cabernet Sauvignon as my most frequently consumed grape variety in 2010.

One of the most interesting things I like to get out of comparative tastings of wines is a general understanding of the styles within that category.  Sure, it’s fun to sit down and compare a bunch of wines from the same category to see which you prefer.  But one of the more fun and educational tastings you can do is a comparative tasting of the major wine regions American wine consumers consider when purchasing Pinot Noir: Oregon, California and Burgundy.

The challenge is finding varietally correct examples of each at approachable price points.  Over the past week I cracked open a trio of affordable Pinot Noirs that represent what I look for from each of these regions.  I feel they’re each delicious and enjoyable in their own right but if you sit down and compre these side-by-side I think they’re even more interesting.

2006 Nicolas Potel Volnay Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay
$46 Release Price/180 Cases Imported
88 Points Wine Spectator
13% Alcohol
Purchased for $24.99 at The Wine Cellar of Stoneham

What a pretty wine. Light ruby in color and mostly transparent. Austere by new world standards but with food it shines. Sufficient round fruit on the nose that turns more tart on the palate. Wonderful mineral flavors with considerable acidity and a touch of tannic bite. Would like to check in on this wine in a couple years but even now – very elegant.

WWP 90/100: Outstanding

2008 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir
USA, Oregon
$20 Release Price/62,954 Cases Produced
90 Points Wine Spectator
13% Alchol
Purchased for $15.99 at The Wine Cellar of Stoneham

Starts off with a lot of promise as the nose delivers beautiful cherry and earthy aromas you’d expect from an Oregon Pinot Noir. A nice dose of acidity and a long enjoyable finish. The only thing that’s got me down is a green, stemmy aftertaste that lasts just a moment but is particularly distracting and off-putting. Oh, and it was a little thin too. But so close to being great! The green aftertaste seems to dissipate on the second day.

WWP 88/100: Very Good

2009 Michael Pozzan Winery Pinot Noir Annabella Special Selection
USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros
14.5% Alcohol
Purchased for $12.50 at The Hingham Wine Merchant

After an ever-so-slight step backwards in 2008, I think this 2009 Annabella is back on track as a solid 90 point Pinot Noir. Combine that with its wide availability in the $12 range and I think this deserves a slot in the rotation of anyone who likes fruit-forward domestic Pinot Noir.

Medium-dark in color and ready to go immediately upon opening. Aromas of pomegranates, cranberries, dark cherries, and dusty fresh blackberries in a briar patch. The initial attack is straight fruit. Silky tannins and it finishes clean with a hint of earth and slight tartness which balances out its otherwise fruity nature.

Highly recommended. One of the best Pinot Noirs I’ve found in this price range the past year.

WWP 90/100: Outstanding

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So there you have it.  A nice trio of Pinot Noirs that can be had for $52.97.  Enjoy!


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InfiniTV 4 USB CableCARD tuner hands-on

InfiniTV 4 USB CableCARD tuner
We ran into the Hammers from Ceton Corp at CES and they revealed their latest products to us; the InfiniTV 4 USB and the internal InfiniTV 6. The InfiniTV 6 is basically the six tuner version of the InfiniTV 4 that we like so much, what we don’t like is that there’s no mention of price or availability — we’d guess $500 or $600 and sometime during the middle of 2011. The more interesting revelation was that of the InfiniTV 4 USB, which you see pictured above. It also doesn’t have a price yet, but it does record four HD shows at once like its internal brother, has a real nice feel to it, and looks really, really cool. We were curious to know how many of the InifniTV 4′s have been sold to Windows Media Center users, and while exact figures weren’t forthcoming, we were told “thousands and thousands.” At this point Ceton is still focused on eliminating its four month order backlog and will turn its attention to brining new products to market after that.

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Katy Perry To Guest Star On ?How I Met Your Mother?

Katy Perry fans will be happy to hear that the singer has signed on for a guest spot on ‘How I Met Your Mother‘!! No word on what role she will be playing, but knowing Katy, she’s going to have … Continue reading

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Cloud computing, mobile demands drive up IT spending

Cloud computing, mobile demands drive up IT spending

IT organizations have some cause for extra holiday cheer: Tech spending has steadily risen over the past year and will continue to grow come 2011.

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Best Wine Blog Posts for March 31st through April 5th

Best of the wine blogosphere for March 31st through April 5th: Wine 2.0 Tasting @ Crushpad A Second Chance – Casa de Sonoma Cabernet Bottled in 1947 Jumping the shark, or What gives a wine writer staying power? High ABV, Vanilla and Oak: California is the New Focus at LENNDEVOURS Pennsylvania Repeals Prohibition! Somali Pirates [...]

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How To Have Up To 6 Apps In Your iPad Dock

Did you know that you can have a total of 6 apps in your iPad dock? By default there are only 4 but in this quick tip you’ll see how you can easily add up to 2 more of your choice. So, to get started select an app you’d like to bring to the main [...]

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Kleiner Perkins To Invest In Groupon?s Massive $950 Million Funding Round

Last week we reported that Groupon was closing a massive $950 million funding round at an impressive $4.75 billion valuation in the wake of walking away from an acquisition offer from Google. Groupon already closed half of that ? around $500 million ? from Russian firm DST, Fidelity and Morgan Stanley. Now we’ve heard from multiple sources that distinguished Silicon Valley firm Kleiner Perkins is on the verge of participating in the round as well. It’s unclear when the remainder of the round will close or who the other other participants aside from Kleiner will be. Kleiner has recently been making aggressive moves in Silicon Valley, including a $150 million slice of Twitter’s recent $200 million funding round.

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Ice Wine

Ice Wine Yesterday I saw a picture of snow on the ground in Bordeaux and added it to the Uncorked Ventures Facebook Page, we received a few comments about the post which is customary now, but one of those comments came from the Great White North and one of our favorite SEO experts, Jim Rudnick. [...]

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Hands-On With the Ion Audio iPad iCade: Buttons Fit For Mashing [Video]

I’m not good at videogames. And while I don’t even attempt to figure out most of today’s crazy-ass console games, I can certainly appreciate some old school arcade-style button mashing. Ion Audio’s iCade brings that familiar satisfaction to your iPad. More »

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Iogear GW3DKIT wireless 3D media kit banishes your components to the closet

We went hands-on with Iogear’s wireless HD system last year at CES, and now we’ve managed to do the same with a prototype of the boutique brand’s new GW3DKIT 3D wireless streamer. The kit consists of a 3D transmitter and receiver that each feature four HDMI inputs as well as one component, composite, VGA, and USB input. Each box also features one HDMI and USB output. Together the system is designed to stream full 1080p 60Hz HD video / 5.1 audio along with 3D content over WiFi (802.11n) from as far as 100 feet away with supposedly little latency or wireless interference. Iogear says to expect the system sometime in Q1 of 2011, and no official pricing is available yet, but we’ve been told it would be around $499 by Iogear’s CES booth staff. If everything performs as advertised, it sounds like a great solution for you home theater minimalists out there who prefer components out of sight. We’ll reserve official judgment though until we can go eyes-on with some extended tested. For more information, be sure to check out the full PR after the break.

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5 ways to recycle or revitalize your old computer

Macintosh SEChristmas is coming, and you’re about to have a ton of time off. Some of that time will be spent energetically tearing apart beautifully-wrapped gifts, and eating food is certainly next on the list of priorities. Obviously you have to play with your new gifts (or put on your new socks), but after that… after the postprandial sofa-surfing grunts and burps and farts… well, there isn’t a whole lot you can do.

The other big thing about Christmas is the amount of waste it produces. Wrapping paper, cards, ribbons, the plastic packaging of the presents themselves… there’s an awful lot of trash on Christmas Day. Then, of course, you need to throw out all of the things that have been replaced by new gifts: old kitchen appliances, clothes, televisions, printers and, most importantly, computers. A new laptop or desktop is incredibly cheap nowadays, which makes them very popular gifts.

But shouldn’t we do something with the old stuff, rather than just throwing it out? Of course, you could Freecycle or wade into the Craigslist cesspit, or give your clothes to charity — but hold onto those old computers! You’d be surprised with how many cool things you can do with an old desktop or laptop computer. You could finally learn how to use Linux, or set up a media center PC so that you can watch downloaded movies on your TV. You could create a locked-down box for your kids to surf the Web on, or a network-attached storage server for your backups. There’s almost no end to the list of neat things you can do with an old PC!

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Skype for iPhone brings video calls over 3G

Skype for iOS 3A little sooner than expected, Skype has just launched a new version of its iOS app [iTunes] that enables Skype-to-Skype video calls, via Wi-Fi or 3G.

Those lucky enough to have an iPhone 4 or 3GS, or 4th generation iPod touch, will be able to make two-way video calls with any other Skype user, including desktop and laptop PC users, and presumably other mobile Skype users on Android or BlackBerry.

This software update also affects the iPad and third-generation iPod touch, but they can only receive video, rather than send it.

The big news, of course, is that Skype is allowing video calls over 3G. It remains to be seen what the mobile operator’s response will be, once people start making use of free, high-bandwidth video-to-video calls. We always figured that the Wi-Fi-only restriction of FaceTime was enforced by mobile operators, rather than Apple!

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This Is How a Cellphone Battery Looks After Saving a Man From Death [Video]

John Garber is a valet parking guy in Atlanta. Yesterday, his HTC phone battery saved his life stopping a bullet. I know there have been other cases, but it still amazes me how these apparently fragile gadgets can stop bullets. More »

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The wines and the growers of Dutcher Crossing Winery

A wine barrel is much more than simply the work of a cooper turning up the heat to medium or high on American or French Oak. It really comes alive when the wine comes into contact with it and stars its metamorphosis during those long months in the barrel room. However, while there is so [...]

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Samsung’s Joining The Google TV Party Too [Iptv]

The latest Samsung announcement out of CES is that they’re going to be releasing two new Google TV products: a Blu-ray player and a set-top box, complete with a specialized QWERTY remote. More »

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FIA hand Korea GP best race award

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The Korea Grand Prix, which was a new addition to the F1 calendar in 2010, has been named as the best race of the 2010 season at the FIA Prize Gala in Monaco.

The inaugural race proved to be a success despite initial doubts over the building of the Yeongam circuit, which was behind schedule but eventually finished on time.

An FIA statement praised the organisers of the race and said …

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Deal of the Day ? Save 41% on the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer

Today’s LogicBUY deal is a great price on the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer.   The Dash has a 7? color screen, and it supports internet radio, video services, and over 1500 free internet apps.  You can read more about the Dash in the information posted by The Gadgeteer in May last year. The lowest price [...]

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Deal of the Day ? Asus K501J-RBR7 15.6? Dual Core T4500 2.3GHz Laptop

Today?s LogicBUY deal is the Asus K501J-RBR7 Dual Core T4500 2.3GHz laptop with Intel GMA X4500HD, 4GB of memory, and a 320GB hard drive.  The 15.6? laptop has an HD LED screen, DVDRW, and runs Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). The lowest price LogicBUY has found: $599.99 – $200 savings = $399.99, plus shipping charges. [...]

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Deal of the Day ? 30% Coupon Code for the Dell UltraSharp U2711 27? LCD Monitor

Today?s LogicBUY deal is a 30% coupon code for the Dell UltraSharp U2711 27? LCD monitor.  This monitor has a 2560 X 1440 resolution IPS panel (WQHD), 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms gray-to-gray response time, and an 8-in-1 card reader.  Setup is easy with capacitive-touch switches.  The monitor uses a variety of inputs, including: HDMI [...]

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Microsoft’s Hotmail Active Views — a vetted interactive email solution

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Email as we know it is a fairly static beast; you get text, and maybe some links and images, but that’s about it. After all, allowing email to run code within your email client or browser could be mighty risky.

On the other hand, there’s lots to be gained by “interactive email.” Imagine receiving a form, which you can fill-in right from within an email message; or getting a search widget that you can use right from within the message to get the exact content you’re interested in.

That’s what Microsoft’s new Active Views for Hotmail tries to do. Microsoft has taken a bunch of enterprise partners, starting with Orbitz and Monster.com, and allowed them to run code right from within your email. Since the partners (and email content) are carefully vetted by Microsoft, potential security concerns are kept to a minimum allowing users to enjoy the power of interactive forms and search widgets without the danger of hidden malicious code.

As the platform grows, more and more enterprises will be able to send interactive email. However, being a Hotmail-only prospect (at least for now), and since it’s mainly useful for large advertisers, it is uncertain whether Interactive Views will gain much traction. Still, it’s an interesting experiment. Just in case you’re still at a loss as to what Active Views actually is, Microsoft’s kindly made a video explaining the whole thing, which we’ve included after the break.

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How to recognize an email scam or phishing attempt

Email scams, or phishing, aren’t going to disappear any time soon. As much as we’d like to think that people we know aren’t taken in by messages like the one in the screenshot above, chances are good that you know of someone who has taken the bait. It’s easy enough to recognize a scammy email message if you know what to look for, so let’s break it down. Take the jump and we’ll dissect this message!

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Ask DLS: how to change your Download Squad password, the best Android web browser, and tailoring our RSS feeds

We’re back with more of your questions, and more of our excellent answers.

This week, with the high-profile Gawker Media hack, we’ve been innundated with commenters asking how to change their Download Squad password. Now, it’s not the easiest thing in the world, and yes, we know our commenting system isn’t the best in the world (and we know there are still a few ‘Easter eggs’ from the Switched merger; they’ll be ironed out soon, I promise) — so if you’re struggling to change your password, follow these simple steps:

  • Make sure you’re logged in – the only way to do this (at the moment) is to leave a comment on a post (any post will do!)
  • Find one of your comments — the comment you just made will work just fine
  • Click your name — it’s a link to your profile page (it will look something like this). Marvel at your huge post counts!
  • Type your old password, and confirm a new password – hit Change Password and you’re done!

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Microsoft shows off Home Server ‘Vail’ app for Windows Phone 7

Things may have been looking bleak for Microsoft’s upcoming version of Windows Home Server, dubbed “Vail,” when HP announced that it was dropping the OS in favor of WebOS last month, but Microsoft has now given it a boost of confidence that should put any rumors of its death to rest. The company is showing off an add-in for Vail that will let you manage alerts on your Windows Phone 7 phone, access media stored on your home server, and in turn send pictures stored on your phone to your server (but not other media, apparently). Still no firm word on a release, but Microsoft says it will available “soon.” Hit up the source link below for Microsoft’s complete walkthrough of the app.

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Win A New iPad From the Staff At Klick.com

The creative staff at Klick.com is giving away a brand new Apple iPad absolutely free to one lucky winner this holiday season! For your chance to win a new iPad simply pay close attention to the video below, watch it a few times if you have to. While viewing try to spot as many Internet [...]

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Turtle Beach Earforce PX5 gaming headset preview

On the show floor of CES the madness is virtually endless. But lucky for us, within the sea of rabid gadget lovers and enthusiasts we came across Turtle Beach’s booth and got our greasy In-n-Out Burger fingers on the just-announced Earforce PX5. Not only did we get to wear the headphones and feast our eyes on the wireless hub, we experienced Dolby 7.1 surround sound while playing Halo: Reach on the Xbox 360. We’ve got pics and our initial impressions after the break, so hit it!

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CES: Clarity phones for seniors get customer service redo

ClarityLogic gives customer service reps full access to Clarity phones, helping seniors and hearing-impaired diagnose and fix any phone issues faster.

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Becoming a Different Kind of Wine Wonk

Inside the Washington D.C. beltway, politicians and those that work for politicians are often cast as, “Policy wonks” based on a capacity or interest in teasing out the detail in issues whilst actually reading bills and the stacks of briefs that are part and parcel with the job.  Meanwhile, the wine world, a haven for wonkiness of the pleasurable sort (is that Brett?), may soon have a need for a broad number of issue driven wonks, as well.

Last week, in my final post for 2010, I indicated that I thought there were two real issues that I needed to dive into based on where trends in the wine world were going:

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If given the opportunity to reflect for just a moment, I might amend, “HR 5034” to the general catchall, “Wine law.”

The reason having a deeper understanding of wine law is important to me, and should be important to you, is despite the Supreme Court ruling in Granholm vs. Heald in 2005, wine enthusiasts still find their wine rights in the cross hairs of profit motive-based interests from people that would like to continue curtailing free trade.

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This, as they say, is a developing situation in 2011.

While I know most people reading this site find the idea of learning and understanding wine law about as interesting as dinner in Juarez, Mexico, as stultifying as a filibuster on C-SPAN and as painful as watching the chick on Bitchin’ Kitchen on the Cooking Channel (who is also the headliner at ZAP this year, natch), it seems like a no-brainer need to me. 

Wine consumers must be able to match and exceed the rigor of the opposition (those that oppose consumer wine rights).  This is particularly important because at this point wine consumers are primitively organized and completely under-financed to represent their own voice.  Knowledge is the first place to start.

At some point, wine enthusiasts need to get pissed like a tea bagger collecting Social Security with a mother on Medicare while opposing universal healthcare.  Know what I mean?  It doesn’t all have to make sense, but enough does.  Think Matlock and not Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men.

And, if nothing else, knowing the gambit in Chapter 3 of the Art of War (the source of strength is unity, not size) should bolster confidence for a deeper dive into the wine law knowledge dive.

Enough smart people are enough … but right now there aren’t enough.

That said, whenever I seek out an understanding on a subject I don’t know enough about, I typically read, read some more, talk, and then read some more.  If I can blithely encapsulate a subject into an elevator pitch for my wife and talk about the same subject for 20 minutes with my wine club, I know I’m in good shape.

To make your wine law journey with me easier there are a number of wine law blogs that have emerged over the last year and I’ll start us off with a pidgin Latin saying to kick you in the butt: Illegitimi non carborundum (Don’t let the bastards wear you down). 

Below are links to a couple of books to act as primers, the TTB site for ongoing reference and then the blogs for ongoing maintenance.

Thank you, in advance, for getting your inner wine geek going in a different direction for everybody’s betterment.

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Alcohol Law Review

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‘The Dark Tower’ Rumors Draw Naomie Harris For Female Lead

From Viggo Mortensen to Javier Bardem, there are plenty of names floating around for the coveted role of Roland Deschain in “The Dark Tower.” Ron Howard certainly has his work cut out for him in terms of finding his gunslinger, perhaps the single most adored figure in all of Stephen King’s catalogue.
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Hauppauge debuts Broadway live TV streamer for iPhones and iPads, WinTV-Aero-m receiver for PCs

It may look vaguely like an accessory to a late-80s PC that’s sprouted antennas, but Hauppauge’s new “Broadway” live TV streamer does have a few more modern tricks up its sleeve: it can stream live TV to your iPhone or iPad. That can be done over WiFi in your house or over the internet anywhere else, and the device packs a multi-format receiver that can tune in both digital cable TV channels and ATSC over-the-air broadcast channels (or analog TV, for that matter), which are all conveniently compressed for streaming. Alongside it, Hauppauge has also rolled out its new dual-format WinTV-Aero-m USB receiver for PCs (pictured after the break), which will let you receive Mobile Digital TV broadcasts designed for mobile TV reception, as well as high definition ATSC digital TV broadcasts. Look for it to be available soon for $69, while the Broadway streamer will be available in “about six weeks” for $199.

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Turtle Beach Earforce PX5 gaming headset preview

On the show floor of CES the madness is virtually endless. But lucky for us, within the sea of rabid gadget lovers and enthusiasts we came across Turtle Beach’s booth and got our greasy In-n-Out Burger fingers on the just-announced Earforce PX5. Not only did we get to wear the headphones and feast our eyes on the wireless hub, we experienced Dolby 7.1 surround sound while playing Halo: Reach on the Xbox 360. We’ve got pics and our initial impressions after the break, so hit it!

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LG LSM-100 Scanner Mouse hands-on

We just made our way to the LG booth here at the Consumer Electronics Show and found this multifaceted gizmo that the company is dubbing the Scanner Mouse. It does exactly what you think — works as a mouse and scanner. You might recall something similar from back in the day, but LG is looking to commercialize the idea. The bottom of the rodent has a clear (glass or plastic sheet, we’re not sure) packed with five LEDs for the camera to see the image being reflected off of the mirror inside. To kickstart the scanning process on a Widows or Mac machine, you simply press the scan button and huzzah — the software will activate and display the area the scanner is hovering over. Thanks to the dual lasers found on the top and bottom of the underside, you can actually rotate the mouse in any direction and it’ll pick up whatever it’s looking at — it’ll even translate copy on a page into editable text within a document editor. It also functions as a proper mouse (duh!), featuring a scroll wheel as well as left, right and back buttons. The software, in case you were wondering, couldn’t be any simpler to use. Formats such as JPEG, TIFF, PDF and PNG are exportable to your favorite social networks, and you’ve got basic editing functions to make your scans just right. Head on past the break to see an in-action demo.

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Rabbids Travel in Time is an explosive Time Waster

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So… you’re a rabbit, and you seem to have some anger management issues. And you have a fairly large supply of explosive toilet paper. Oh, and you really don’t like neanderthals.

Tracking so far? If so, you’re going to enjoy Rabbids Travel in Time. What you see in the screenshot is an adorable rabbit taking aim at the last remaining caveman for this particular level (it started off with three). Once you aim, you need to decide how hard you’re going to pelt the caveman with your roll of explosive toilet paper. You do this by moving the mouse cursor along the arrow (as you can see, it’s about at the two-thirds mark for this screenshot).

Once you aim and decide on the velocity, physics takes over. The toilet paper will bounce away, or come to rest somewhere, and then explode. I didn’t see a way to make the fuse any shorter or longer – the explosion always seems to come at the same interval, which is about two seconds after you throw the roll.

Sometimes there’s more than one rabbit (or “rabbid”) per level, as you can see in the screenshot. This is nice because they can play “catch” – i.e, you throw the toilet paper from one rabbit to the next, and the other rabbit takes aim and reaches the eventual goal. Fun!

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Experience the Spell-binding Beauty of Nature While Visiting Grand Canyon

If you are looking for spending a gorgeous holiday with your family and friend or simply with your partner then, Grand Canyon in the United States of America could be the place of attraction. Millions of people across the globe spend their holidays there. The steep sided gorge that created by the river Colorado and [...]

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Video: Tegra 2 Smartphone Chip Powers Car Apps

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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LAS VEGAS ? Smartphones seem to get more powerful each day with apps and zippy processors. But why stop there?
Nvidia this week showcased some fancy cars featuring the new Nvidia Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip ? the same dual-core brains that  are showing up in [...]

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Holy Cow Batman Mimoco Announces DC Comic USB Drives

Mimoco, the collectible USB drive manufacturer has just announced their first DC Comics MIMOBOT – a vintage 1930′s Batman. Available in 2GB – 16GB capacities, the Caped Crusader will be offered in a limited (5,000) quantity. In February, Batman will be joined by friends and foes including Robin, Catwoman and The Joker. Prices range from [...]

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Google Docs now lets you stream video files you upload

Google has just snuck a rather slick feature into Docs which you might not have noticed. You could already play audio files you had uploaded to your Google Docs storage, but now you can play video files as well. Google’s player supports a number of different formats, including its own WebM/VP8, MPEG4, 3GP, MOV, AVI, MPEG, FLV (Flash video), and WMV (Windows Media). The heavy lifting is performed by YouTube’s video player, and it supports files up to 1GB in size.

Extra Docs storage is dirt cheap, so this could be a terrific way to enjoy your favorite videos (and music) from a private stash in the cloud. It also wouldn’t be a surprise to see Google integrate some fancy playback options into Android and Chrome OS. All we need now is a good desktop-to-docs sync program from Mountain View…

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Best Wallpapers for Android helps you get some holiday cheer on your home screen

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Swiss Codemonkeys are best known as the guys behind the awesome AppBrain website/Android application, which is the de-facto Market for Android (since Google doesn’t maintain a Market you can access from the PC). So when I noticed Swiss Codemonkeys has an app called Best Wallpapers, I felt compelled to give it a shot.

It’s a very straightforward app; you get a list of categories, including Recently Popular, All Time Popular, Nature, Babes (yes, it has babes, but they appear to be mostly clothed) and a whole bunch of other categories.

At this time of year, the Recently Popular category is chock full of Christmas goodness, which is where the “holiday cheer” comes in. If you’re looking for great Christmas wallpapers for your Android device, you’ve just hit the jackpot.

Once you click into a wallpaper, you can either set it as you current wallpaper or just Favorite it. Favoriting a wallpaper downloads it onto your SD card, and you can then easily access your favorites and set a wallpaper instantly. This basically means you can trawl the gallery at your leisure, building your own catalog of wallpapers which you can then quickly flick between when you get tired of one.

Bottom line: Simple and well-made. And I like my new wallpaper with the cute puppet (top-left in the screenshot).

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When All That’s Required is Alcohol in Liquid Form

I wonder if there are other wine geeks like me who at times merely need their wine to possess alcohol and be in liquid form? And that’s really all that is required. Anything more would demand making the effort of…

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Windows Phone 7 January update bringing copy-and-paste, additional minor improvements

While it doesn’t sound as though everything rumored to be rolled into the first Windows Phone 7 update, there will be a number of enhancements delivered this month. CEO Steve Ballmer didn’t get too specific during his keynote at CES 2011, saying only “Microsoft will release a series of Windows Phone 7 updates over the next few months, including adding the copy-and-paste feature and improving the phone’s performance when loading or switching between applications.”

Microsoft, however, has now posted an official “sneak peek” at what’s on the way. Copy-and-paste is perhaps the biggest addition, though faster application and game launch times will be a welcome improvement as well. Marketplace search has also been tweaked — tapping your phone’s search button post-update will allow you to search the specific category you’re currently browsing, rather than the entire Marketplace.

Bigger updates like in-app purchases, expanded APIs, Internet Explorer 9, and Silverlight support won’t happen until some time after Mobile World Congress 2011.

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Kindle for Android updated with integrated store, zoom, move to SD and more

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Our good friends over at Engadget report that a new version of Kindle for Android is now out. Here’s what’s new:

  • The volume buttons can now be used to turn pages. This isn’t touted as a major change, but it’s actually very handy.
  • There’s an in-app store just like on the ‘real’ Kindle. It’s very mobile friendly, and offers books and subscriptions for newspapers and magazines. Just what you’d expect, basically.
  • SD card support: The app can now be moved to SD with no hackery involved.
  • Chapter titles are now shown on the status bar. That’s actually the top part of the status bar; not all books have this enabled, as the screenshot to the right of Food Rules shows, due to their small size, but further testing with larger books such as Seth Godin’s Linchpin did work.
  • Other updates: Social network sharing, graphics zoom, and bug fixes.

All in all, a worthy update. You can find the QR after the jump.

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Knoword is a fun way to test and improve your vocabulary

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Think you have a good vocabulary? If that’s true, Knoword lets you show it off… or find out that maybe it isn’t as great as you thought. Knoword is a fast dictionary game. You’ll be shown a definition along with the first letter of the word and you need to figure out what the word is. Once you type the word (correctly, mind you – spelling matters), you get points and get the next word.

Initially you have 60 seconds to figure out the correct response; with each word you find correctly, you receive additional time. When you find several words in a row, you get a “Word Streak” badge. If the game has you completely stumped, you can always skip a word. This also requires a bit of quick thinking, because skipping a word results in a small point penalty. On the other hand, the clock is ticking… so is this word on the tip of your tongue, or should you skip it and go on to the next?

You can also open an account and have your game results saved. If you’re good enough, you may end up somewhere in the player rankings.

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Mirasol-equipped Qualcomm reference tablet hands-on (update: Android tablet confirmed to be a mock-up)

If you were unaware, we’re pretty psyched about the upcoming display tech from Mirasol. We were when we peeped it last year, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting this screen tech’s arrival ever since. Despite promises from PocketBook USA that we’d see an actual consumer product at this year’s convention (and even a leaked video), when we hit the company up they met us with blank stares and promises that we’d see it at CeBIT. All we were able to find was another Qualcomm reference device, which is still totally drool worthy and makes us more eager for it to hit shipping devices. The screen actually looks a bit improved this year, and we’re not seeing the same yellowing that we’ve noticed in the past. You don’t have to take our word for it though, we’ve got photo proof for you to feast your eyes on below.

Update: We just paid Qualcomm another visit, and this time the folks confirmed that the Android tablet in their recent promotion video is definitely not a real product, ergo not the PocketBook Android tablet. We were also told that had it been the real deal, they would’ve made a huge announcement at CES. Ah well, we’ll just have to wait until CeBIT.

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Chapman family backs Group Lotus

The Chapman family has now officially come out in favour of Group Lotus in the ongoing battle over the use of the famous name. They have also made it clear that they did not want to see the Team Lotus … Continue reading

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Daily Crunch: Out With The Old Edition

Proof That We?re Living In The Future: The iPhone Heart Monitor O Canada! World?s Most Web Connected Land Android Malware Being Distributed On Chinese Markets NookColor is Barnes & Noble?s Top Seller This Holiday LG?s Smart TV Upgrader Is Kind Of Dumb

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Dec. 21, 1842: Birth of an Anarchist, and Darwin?s Critic

1842: Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin, Russian geographer, biologist and anarchist revolutionary, is born.
Kropotkin was the son of Russian nobles but came of age during a period of intellectual upheaval in the country, which had a profound effect on his social and political development. The miserable state of the peasant class especially bothered him, and the failure [...]

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Xmarks bookmark sync for Dolphin Browser HD now available in Android Market

If there’s one thing that would make me switch from Dolphin Mini to Dolphin HD on my Android phone, it’s the fact that HD offers add-on support. Favorites browser enhancements like LastPass and AdBlock are already available, and now there’s one more worth installing: Xmarks.

The bookmark sync extension is now available in the Android Market and ready to keep your Dolphin HD favorites marching in step with desktop browsers — including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari. There’s not much to see in the Dolphin HD version of Xmarks. Enter your login details, choose whether you want to merge your bookmarks or replace your current Dolphin HD data, and enable auto-sync if you desire. If you have multiple sync profiles configured in Xmarks, you’ll be able to select which one you want to use in Dolphin.

An Xmarks premium account is required, but at $12 per year that’s pretty easy to justify for full-blown bookmark sync between your desktop browser of choice and one of the best Android browsers available. Scan the QR Code after the break, or hit up the link below to install.

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Samson to launch new USB Meteor Mic today at CES

The Samson Meteor Mic is a chrome plated USB microphone with an interesting fold-up design. It has a large 25mm condenser diaphragm, a cardioid pickup pattern, flat frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz and records in CD quality, 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution. It can function as a Skype microphone and is great for all sorts of [...]

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Orb Disc Brings Hulu, Netflix to Your Blu-Ray Player

LAS VEGAS — Orb, maker of the little $100 set-top box that brings web content to your TV, will now do the same for your Blu-ray player in the form of a Blu-ray disc, called Orb BR.
Pop the disc into your PlayStation 3 or other Blu-ray player, fire up the companion smartphone app and you’re [...]

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ContourGPS Live Viewfinder on iOS hands-on

ContourGPS Live Viewfinder on iOS hands-on

We got a chance to spend a little time with Contour’s upcoming Live Viewfinder for the ContourGPS, an app that finally lets us know for sure which way our little cameras are pointing. The app makes a Bluetooth connection to the camera and pulls down footage in real-time, also allowing you to tweak camera settings, which is hugely more convenient than tethering to a PC or Mac. The company also showed off a rifle-ready picatinny rail mount (above), following in the footsteps of Tachyon. Get yourself a taste after the break.

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The missing 2010 F1 car: Stefan GP?s Toyota TF110 | F1 pictures

Pictures of the un-raced Toyota TF110 2010 chassis in Stefan GP colours.

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Skype group video calling sheds beta as paid Skype Premium service

A new version of Skype for Windows just launched with a few notable features. To start with, stability has been improved as has quality. Unfortunately, the group video calling feature is no longer free now that the version 5.1 software is out of beta. A day pass costs $4.99 / €3.49 / £2.99 for impromptu sessions while a monthly subscription can be had for $8.99 / €5.99 / £4.99 with a 33 percent discount available to anyone signing up for 3 or 12 month subscriptions over the next 30 days. Two-way video calling is still free. Maybe the emotive, slow-motion video posted after the break will convince you or your business to unload a few sheckles for the the privilege of group video.

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iPad/iPhone dock meets projector the WowWee Cinemin Slice

The WowWee Cinemin Slice is an iPad and iPhone dock that doubles as a pico projector. With it, you can project movies, videos, photos, games, and slides onto walls and ceilings. It’s also equipped with a 6 watt stereo speaker system. WowWee Cinemin Slice puts your favorite content on the big screen, wherever [...]

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Tiny Greens recalls sprouts ‘out of an abundance of caution’

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Sony PSP Game ? God of War Ghost of Sparta Review

Oh, Kratos. Why can?t he escape all those memories of his past? Kratos might possibly be the angriest game character I have ever seen; I mean he did accidentally murder his wife and son after all. God of War Ghost of Sparta for the Sony PSP is a third person action adventure game set somewhere between [...]

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EaterWire: Chop Stop Official Opens, Red Med Serves Lunch, MORE!

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Orbotix Sphero iOS-controlled toy ball hands-on

It’s not even close to an AR.Drone, but the Orbotix Sphero should find a way to eat up your precious productivity when it hits shelves sometime “later this year.” This 4.3-inch LED-lit sphere connects to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via Bluetooth, and allows you to remotely control it or change its color… and that’s about it. There are two different input modes — one that uses the built in accelerometers and another joystick mode that utilizes a large virtual circular joystick on-screen. The few minutes we spent with the sphere were mildly entertaining, but the lack of cameras or other sensors makes it kind of pointless. Still, we could see young kids going wild for this and refusing to give you back your iPhone to take a call. Orbotix detailed a game dubbed “QuizTug” in which multiple players connect to the same Sphero and try to “score” while the other player completes a math problem or some other type of question — an interesting idea for sure. Operation definitely took a little bit of getting used to, and we still didn’t have it quite down pat after about five or ten minutes but we’re sure with some practice we’d be shredding the half pipe like our demo dude was. The existence of an open API makes us optimistic for the future of this little guy, especially given the sub-$100 pricetag. Check it out in our hands-on gallery or in the video posted after the break, and let us know what you’d do with this thing in the comments.

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Food Porn : Ron Jeremy Stars in Food Truck Food Porn

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Tumblr?s Bold Strategy: User Generated Content, After A Fashion

Depending on how you look at it, it?s either a classic example of fiddling while Rome burns, or a masterstoke in brand positioning. In fact, come to think of it, maybe Tumblr?s decision to hire a ?fashion director? and to pay for twenty bloggers to attend New York fashion week is both of those things. Certainly, you might think the company would have other priorities: like solving its persistent up-time problems – an issue that affects far more than the twenty lucky Tumblrs who will ?receive complimentary flights, accommodation, and will be whisked off to lunches, dinners, and cocktails with a roster of to-be-confirmed brands and designers?. At the same time, though, the Fashion Week junket addresses something that might cause even more of a challenge for Tumblr in future: the generation of original, re-bloggable content.

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The Mac App Store Offers A Taste Of OS X Lion And The Future Of The Platform

The Mac App Store is going to be huge. Sure, you look at it now and see that it’s largely populated with a lot of apps you don’t want and will never want. But there are already quite a few gems (namely some key games) on day one. And the smooth execution of how it works makes it very clear that this is the future of software distribution for the Mac platform. And some of those apps themselves also speak to the future of the platform. It’s no accident that Apple baked the Mac App Store directly into OS X rather than making it a stand-alone app. Apple clearly means for every Mac user to eventually have it. In a way, you could almost think of it as really the first feature of OS X Lion, we’re just getting it a few months early. And why not? If Apple realized they could make it work with OS X Snow Leopard, why force all users to upgrade to get access to it?

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Hands-on: Pinboard is a great Delicious alternative

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So, Yahoo! went ahead and announced it doesn’t like Delicious anymore. This is pretty much the dumbest move I’ve seen Yahoo! do in recent memory, and Delicious is going to fight for its survival outside of Yahoo!.

I really hope Delicious is going to make it, and I have every reason to believe it will. It’s an incredible service, and one of the cornerstones of the Internet. Still, since I rely so heavily on Delicious, as soon as word got out about Yahoo! trying to kill it, I started looking for alternatives.

One of the most-hyped alternatives is called Pinboard, a paid service with an interesting pricing model: you pay a one-time fee determined by the current number of users * $0.001. This means the more users sign on, the more expensive it becomes. When I signed on a couple of days ago, the price was around $7. Now it’s $8.65, and will probably keep rising.

Still, it’s not a lot of money to pay for a safe home for all of my bookmarks, away from a big company that may make questionable decisions about a service critical to so many users.

But what did I get for my $7? I made a comprehensive gallery that you can see after the jump, and I’m going to walk you through it. Read on for the details!

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Fly Or Die: Does Flipboard Have A Chance?

It’s time for this week’s episode of Fly or Die, the TCTV show where CrunchGear editor John Biggs and I look at three new products and debate their longterm chances of survival. In today’s show, we discuss Windows Phone 7, the just-announced Casio Tryx digital camera, and the popular Flipboard iPad app. At the end of the show, a special surprise guest appears from one of the companies involved to respond immediately to our criticisms of his product. That’s the best part of the show, so be sure to watch until the end to catch it.

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The Engadget Podcast Show livestream extravaganza starts at 8PM PST / 11PM EST!

Alright, the past two days have been insanity, meaning our live Engadget Podcast Shows have happened at an ungodly hour, no matter which end of the US you happen to live. Today is totally insane too, but we’re going to take a break from the insanity to do an insane live show at 8PM Vegas Local Time (VLT), or 11PM EST, if that’s more your bag. We can’t promise to be any more coherent than the last two nights, but we can promise to be just as attractive and twice as argumentative. Don’t miss it. The stream and the chat are after the break.

Oh, and here are the last two shows, in case you missed them:
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iPad Soon To Go On Sale In 9 More Countries

Most people around the globe have heard of the iPad by now, even in areas where it’s not yet being sold. The iPad no longer needs an introduction but it will become available in 9 more countries this Friday. Apple’s trend setting gadget, tablet computer, or whatever you’d like to refer to it as, is [...]

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Wifi Analyzer for Android helps you pick the best channel for your Wi-Fi network

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Most people rarely think about this, but your Wi-Fi hot-spot is actually broadcasting its signal on something called a channel. In North America, you can pick one of 11 channels; in most of the world you can pick one of 13.

Still, most routers and access points come with a pre-set default (that appears to be 11, at least for the routers around me). When you have several routers broadcasting on the same channel, this can lead to some interference and a performance hit. If you live somewhere fairly isolated and your Wi-Fi signal is the only one in range, you’ve got nothing to worry about.

On the other hand, if you’re trying to survive in a dense urban jungle, surrounded by paper-thin walls and lots of Wi-Fi-using neighbors, you may gain a bit of a performance boost by switching your access point’s channel to a less congested one.

Wifi Analyzer is an Android application that helps you figure out exactly what that channel is. The screenshot to the right shows how channels 9 and 10 are occupied by a couple of wireless network fighting over the same frequency, while my network (the red one) lives comfortably on channel 1.

Wifi analyzer offers several views, including a simple “channel rating” screen with no graph, if you just want to quickly figure out what’s the best channel for you. A beautiful app, and free. QR code is after the jump.

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HTC Thunderbolt and LG Revolution official on Verizon (update)

Would you look at that. Verizon’s ongoing press conference has been accompanied by the appearance of two 4.3-inch LTE handsets coming to the network. Both HTC’s Thunderbolt and LG’s Revolution were pretty well known in advance, but hey, now we have big luscious high-res pictures to gawk at. The Revolution will come with Android 2.2 preloaded while the Thunderbolt has Skype video calling integrated right into HTC Sense. The latter device also boasts a Super LCD display, 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording, DLNA, Dolby Surround Sound, and the honor of being a Verizon exclusive in the US. Now that the devices have been made official, we also know that the Revolution can stream, play and record HD video, perform video chat with a front-facing camera, and share its 4G connection with up to eight devices through its built-in hotspot functionality. Jump past the break for the full announcement.

Update: Hop on past the break for the Thunderbolt specs, courtesy of our friend Peyton (and HTC).

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5 ways to recycle or revitalize your old computer

Macintosh SEChristmas is coming, and you’re about to have a ton of time off. Some of that time will be spent energetically tearing apart beautifully-wrapped gifts, and eating food is certainly next on the list of priorities. Obviously you have to play with your new gifts (or put on your new socks), but after that… after the postprandial sofa-surfing grunts and burps and farts… well, there isn’t a whole lot you can do.

The other big thing about Christmas is the amount of waste it produces. Wrapping paper, cards, ribbons, the plastic packaging of the presents themselves… there’s an awful lot of trash on Christmas Day. Then, of course, you need to throw out all of the things that have been replaced by new gifts: old kitchen appliances, clothes, televisions, printers and, most importantly, computers. A new laptop or desktop is incredibly cheap nowadays, which makes them very popular gifts.

But shouldn’t we do something with the old stuff, rather than just throwing it out? Of course, you could Freecycle or wade into the Craigslist cesspit, or give your clothes to charity — but hold onto those old computers! You’d be surprised with how many cool things you can do with an old desktop or laptop computer. You could finally learn how to use Linux, or set up a media center PC so that you can watch downloaded movies on your TV. You could create a locked-down box for your kids to surf the Web on, or a network-attached storage server for your backups. There’s almost no end to the list of neat things you can do with an old PC!

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Amazon Web Services improves support offerings

Amazon Web Services on Thursday rolled out two premium support tiers and announced a 50 percent price cut on existing premium plans, heightening competition with rivals like Rackspace and making a clear overture to enterprises that wish to run their operations in the cloud. A new Bronze support tier is aimed at software developers, a core constituency of AWS over the past several years. It provides business-day support with 12 hour to one-business day response times, and costs $49 per month.

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Microsoft Offers Band-Aid for New Windows Graphics Bug

Microsoft released a temporary fix on Wednesday for a vulnerability in its Windows Graphics Rendering Engine that it had warned users about only the previous day. The vulnerability lets attackers run arbitrary code, taking over victims’ computers. It affects the Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP platforms.

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GoPro 3D Hero, Battery, and LCD BacPac hands-on

GoPro 3D Hero, battery, and LCD BacPac hands-on

Helmet cam user? Chances are you’ve suffered the extreme indignity of capturing footage of the sky or the ground but, sadly, nothing in between. They’re hard to aim. GoPro is tackling that issue with the LCD BacPack, a clip-on LCD that attaches on the back interface port on 1080p HD Hero cameras, showing you not only what the camera is looking at but also battery life and even a speaker. Then there’s the Battery BacPac, which is the same size but instead of a display makes room for a second battery and, thanks to its miniUSB port, doubles as an external battery charger. Neat! And, yes, there’s a new back cover needed to fit over the new bulge.

Finally there’s the egregious 3D Hero expansion, a revised version of what we saw in September. It comes with a cable to ensure that both start filming at the same time, though sadly it doesn’t come with any extra neck muscles to keep this thing aloft should you affix it to your helmet. We got a chance to look at some of the resulting footage and the results are compelling — not as clear as your average big-budget Hollywood summer release but, considering the size of the thing, quite compelling. All three devices are expected to launch in the next few months but, sadly, at undisclosed prices.

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Daily Crunch: Coolsville Edition

Mod Your Fender Blues Jr. ?Spotify? Now A Real Word In Sweden The Lumimask: A Mask That Wakes You As Gently As Mother Nature Kinect-Controlled Humanoid Robot ? Bring On The Robo-Gladiators! Irony: Read Kindle Books On Your Rooted NookColor

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Meanwhile, In The Pacific Palisades: Pacific Palisades Patch checks in with…

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Activate specific windows in Windows 7 with a taskbar keyboard shortcut

This week, we’re running a series of keyboard tips and tricks that help you make the most of Windows 7. To see the previous tips, check our Tips index.

The Windows 7 taskbar has large, chunky icons. They’re easy to hit with the mouse, but what’s nicer still is that they’re easy to count. You can easily see what’s the third icon, for example, and so, hitting Win+3 would be like clicking that icon. That means if the application isn’t running yet, Win+3 is going to run it; and if it already is running, Win+3 will switch between all open instances of that application, and even pop up a neat Aero Peek pane next to the taskbar, showing you thumbnails of all of the instances you’re switching between. If have a few apps pinned to your taskbar and don’t switch their order very often, very soon you’ll know their numbers by heart, and using Win+Number could become second nature.

Come back tomorrow for the next keyboard tip, or, if you’d like to read a whole bunch at once, check out Sebastian’s epic list.

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From Chelsea to Vienna

This blog will be mainly dedicated to the upcoming European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC) in Vienna over the next week or so – assuming I find a moment to write thoughts down. However, I am also writing a bit on my Posterous blog (which is easier to write from my iPhone) which will, I hope, [...]

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Daily Crunch: Micro Lab Edition

Angry Birds Is Coming To PlayStation 3 And PSP Sha-Miel: Sanyo?s Mobile Magnifying Camera Incoming Adidas AdiZero 5-Star Is The Lightest Football (As In NFL) Cleat Ever Created PrimeSense, Them Guys Behind Kinect?s Motion Control, Are At It On The PC What Are You Looking Forward To At CES?

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How to recognize an email scam or phishing attempt

Email scams, or phishing, aren’t going to disappear any time soon. As much as we’d like to think that people we know aren’t taken in by messages like the one in the screenshot above, chances are good that you know of someone who has taken the bait. It’s easy enough to recognize a scammy email message if you know what to look for, so let’s break it down. Take the jump and we’ll dissect this message!

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Cr-48 Chrome OS netbook hacked to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Cr-48 netbook running Android Gingerbread

Hexxeh, who recently released a Cr-48 tool to boot any OS, including Windows or Mac OS X, has now successfully got Android 2.3 Gingerbread to run on his Cr-48 netbook.

All we have right now is a single photo (above), but you can click it for a super-high-res (cellphone camera?) photo if you like. According to unnamed sources close to Hexxeh, it is indeed Gingerbread running on Cr-48, but beyond that we know nothing.

Hopefully he’ll release a little more info later today.

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HTC Freestyle for AT&T hands-on

Like its relative the Inspire 4G, the HTC Freestyle on hand at the outfit’s table here at CES this evening unfortunately isn’t much more than a paperweight. Still, despite its inability to power on — no real word on exactly why — we were able to get a feel for this low-end phone. For starters, it’s got a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen and runs HTC’s home-brewed Brew MP platform. There’s also a FM tuner built-in, and a specialized FriendStream social networking interface — no doubt an attempt to appeal to the younger set. For now, all we’ve got to quell your obviously whetted appetite are the hands-on shots in our gallery below.

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Samsung 9 Series and Sliding PC 7 Series quick hands-on (video)

It’s been a crazy day, but we hope you didn’t miss Samsung’s Sliding PC 7 Series. The little laptop / tablet hybrid does just what the name suggests, with the display literally sliding over the keyboard. Of course, we had to get video of it in action, which you can enjoy after the break. Some pictures are below, too, both of the 7 Series and ultra-thin 9 Series. Needless to say, we’re going back for seconds.

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Pioneer wants to hold your iPhone and boost its GPS signal in its SmartCradle

Pioneer wants to hold your iPhone and boost its GPS signal in its SmartCradle

Yes, a little more news from Pioneer today, perhaps the biggest for those not looking for a new head unit. It’s the SmartCradle, which accepts an iPhone and offers integrated GPS, ala the Magellan GPS Car Kit. It also has a built-in amplified speaker and microphone for hands-free calling and, thankfully, has charging built-in to keep you from running out of juice half-way to Topkea. No word on a price yet, sadly, nor a release date, but good things come to those who wait.

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Eater Inside : Grom Soft Scoops Italian Artisan Gelato in Malibu

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Maxell debuts SSD family, Acoustabar soundbars, accessories galore at CES

If you come all this way to the Consumer Electronics Show, why introduce just a single product? You wouldn’t, as evidenced by Maxell’s smorgasbord here in Las Vegas. Kicking things off is the outfit’s new Acoustabar soundbar lineup, which boast integrated subwoofers and hardwood enclosures. The 32-inch Eht model includes ten speaker drivers, while the SD320 delivers 430 watts of audio through five drivers. Moreover, that guy touts a built-in iPod dock, and it allows for connectivity with any TV, DVD player and game console. The 32-inch SD-400 simply steps up to 520 watts of audio.

Once you’re done dreaming of ways to enhance your own home cinema, the outfit has one to consider for the kids. The KDP-1 projector includes an inbuilt DVD player and provides a plug-and-play experience that’ll shoot up an image as large as 45-inches. You’ll also get built-in speakers, a microphone input for karaoke and an undisclosed native resolution. We’ll confess that not knowing the latter scares us a bit, but those who couldn’t care less can find it nowish for $129.99. As you’d expect, Maxell’s also dishing out a slew of new storage products. It’ll be pushing out 1.8- and 2.5-inch SSDs (64GB, 256GB and 512GB models) in late 2011, SDXC cards and readers sooner than that, a number of USB 3.0 flash drives / HDDs and a non-networked. MP-100 media player. There’s plenty of details on earbuds, iPod cases and other accessories after the break, too.

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Daily Crunch: Travellers in Space and Time Edition

Video: TalkTorque 2 Robot Will Be A Master In Non-Verbal Communication Fly Or Die: The Nexus S, Barbie Video Girl, And AR.Drone (TCTV) Go Back To The Future Doc And Marty With This iPhone 4 Flux Capacitor Decal What I Want For Christmas: A 16:9 iPad They Got Him! Children?s Cancer Ward Console Thief Apprehended

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Daily Crunch: Micro Lab Edition

Angry Birds Is Coming To PlayStation 3 And PSP Sha-Miel: Sanyo?s Mobile Magnifying Camera Incoming Adidas AdiZero 5-Star Is The Lightest Football (As In NFL) Cleat Ever Created PrimeSense, Them Guys Behind Kinect?s Motion Control, Are At It On The PC What Are You Looking Forward To At CES?

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White Jigsaw is a very minimalistic puzzle — Time Waster

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I used to think the whole point of putting together a jigsaw puzzle was the satisfaction of seeing the image at the end. You know, they always sell those huge puzzles that take up half a wall once you’re done making them – it’s like creating a poster, one step at a time.

White Jigsaw proves that it’s not all about the picture. It’s as bare-bones as can be: just a bunch of puzzle pieces, and a frame they all have to fit into. No sound effects, no images, nothing but the zen-like essence of the jigsaw.

The game starts you off with a basic 4×3 puzzle, and gradually increases in complexity as you progress (the next level is 5×3). The pieces snap into position as you drag them, and they all seem to be aligned correctly, so no rotation is needed. This really helps – I think if they could be rotated it would get a lot more confusing, especially since they’re blank so you can’t match pieces of the image to figure out the orientation.

While the game doesn’t save your progress on a single level, it does let you carry on from the last level you reached before you stopped playing. All in all, it’s a great way to rekindle your love for jigsaw puzzles.

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Moshi iVisor AG and iVisor XT Screen Protectors for iPad Review

When you first get your iPad, your first instinct is probably to find a way to protect it.  There are a lot of cases on the market, and most of them leave the screen completely unprotected during use.  Some leave the screen unprotected all the time.  Several companies offer large transparent sticker-type screen protectors for [...]

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Video Review: About.me lets you easily create a personal landing page

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About.me is a direct competitor of Flavors.me; both services try to help you create a personal landing page, hooked up to your “social media presence” on other sites (Facebook, Flickr, et al).

About.me left public beta a few days ago, and I decided to give it the video treatment today. I’ve put together an extensive review covering most of its features from a first-time user perspective. It’s meant to be simple to use, and in the video you can see how friendly it is to non-techies. It basically allows you to create a beautiful page for yourself without writing a single line of code, and get a whole bunch of analytics while you’re at it. Check out the video review after the jump!

At the end of the video you can see that Flickr integration did not work for me; that’s not About.me’s fault – it’s because of my Flickr sharing configuration.

[Full Disclosure: About.me was purchased by Download Squad's parent company, AOL, shortly after Erez recorded his review. -- ed.]

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EaterWire : 10 Top Tacos, Another Pinkberry Shutters, Roscoe’s V. Pann’s

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Get RunKeeper Pro For Free

RunKeeper is an Android and iPhone application that helps you record your runs using the GPS built into your Android or iPhone. It also lets you record a wide number of fitness activities. It is available both as a free version, and a $9.99 Pro version with added features. The Pro version adds: Audio Cues Customized [...]

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‘Infinity Blade’: Gorgeous, Epic and Surprisingly Addictive

Currently among the highest-grossing apps in the Apple App Store, the sword-slashing fight game “Infinity Blade” is one of the must-have games of the year. Like “Angry Birds,” it’s surprisingly addictive. I’m far from a hard-core gamer, but I can recognize a masterpiece when I see one.

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What to Look for When You Purchase an Ebook Reader

If you are thinking of buying one, then before you acquire an ebook reader, you should do your research. They are not all the same, and just since you pay a abundance of money for the most expensive one, it certainly doesn’t mean that you will be getting the most features for your money. More information: click to read full article…

Comparison of File Extensions UNKNOWN and 2

The file extension 2 is related to IBM embedded ViaVoice. It is a range of constant speech recognition software products that are specific to the language used. When you see the file extension UNKNOWN or your Windows shows an mistake message while attempting to open a file, it is a clear indication that at the moment there is no program installed on your machine which will be able to action this kind of file or your OS doesn’t have any application linked to it. More information: read more…

Don’t Forget to Take Proper Care of Your Sony Vaio VGN

Ever stayed up two nights in a row with your eyes fixed on your laptop writing college papers with empty cans of soda and coffee cups sitting on your employment desk and empty wrappers of chips and empty plates with left over aliment in it? This scene is mostly familiar in college dorms. If you are off to college, it is a abundance of dense employment. College lifetime is very demanding and you are always hurrying outside the door. More information: for more info click here…

Opera browser for Android tablets breaks cover in a brief video

In case you’ve managed to steer clear of all CES 2011 news so far, it’s shaping up to be a veritable flood of tablet demos. New hardware often means new software, of course, and Opera has offered an early sneak peek at a new tablet-specific version of their Android browser.

You won’t see a heck of a lot in the 30 second clip — apart from some flick scrolling and pinch-to-zoom, which does look very smooth. The interface appears only slightly different from the Android smartphone version, with the main toolbar being moved to the top of the window. As you’d expect, Opera’s trademark speed dial appears when the browser opens.

We’re hoping to get some hands-on time at CES with the new browser, but in the meantime you can check out the official video after the break.

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Small Business Management Software to Catapult You to Success

When starting a small business, most human beings will have brilliant thoughts on how to outdo their competitors and improve their services. They dream of how they will dedicate more age to bring up more creative thoughts for their businesses and attend to their customers. Very hardly any will ever reckon of the age they will demand to manage customer and employee data, constitute employee duty lists, constitute invoices and much more. These tasks can capture up much age and that is why it is necessary to employ small business management software. More information: read more…

How To Use A Laptop

There are many things that we should be aware of while buying and also when using a laptop. Since its battery lifetime is always a cause for complaint, it is bigger to learn the techniques how to condition your battery and also to safeguard them from thefts. More information: click to read full article…

The Changes In Incontinence Aids

Incontinence products have come a extended path in innovative design over the years. They are immediately made without the bulkiness and are much more comfortable to wear. Designs such as washable seat pads and underwear are immediately available on the market and with the large range of other incontinence products available, its immediately much simpler to be comfortable and avoid having an accident, leaving you autonomous of charge to delight in lifetime and live it to the fullest. More information: more info…

Is My Company Actively Working on Our Brand?

Branding efforts are an essential part of developing a lasting business, with emotional ties which bind customers to the firm in ways that competitors will find dense to surpass. Here are three questions to inquiry, which indicate that a corporation is actively making a lasting brand… More information: click to read full article…

A message from Martine Walkinshaw

Tom Walkinshaw’s widow Martine has sent the following message on behalf of his family, including links for charitable donations in his name. Please feel free to reproduce it elsewhere. “Sadly, Tom passed away on Sunday 12th December. “He had been … Continue reading

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Advanced Featuring Looks of Wipro Laptops

Wipro (Western India Palm Refined Oils) Technologies Limited, an Indian origin IT corporation that deals into various other industries as well including Consumer attention & Lightning, Eco-energy, Health, Infrastructure & engineering. Wipro has got the huge number of advanced featuring, fantastic-at-looks yet affordable value ranged laptops or so called notebooks, the brand has never compromised over the technicality, quality and other basal-considered standards, this is what makes them all adorable, superlative in technology, therefore Wipro Laptops are immediately among the best selling mobile computers earth-wide. Though the brand has got a huge number of laptops/notebooks which had done so… More information: more info…

Protect ? and Remember ? Your Passwords in the Vault

Just before Christmas, my Dell laptop took a dirt nap.  Luckily, I had backups and I did finally manage to boot the thing in safe mode so I could copy files over onto my new computer.  It wasn’t until I started using my new laptop that I realized how many sites I use frequently have [...]

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Managing the Business of Home Cleaning

If you know how to go about managing the business of house cleaning, you will be able to earn a fantastic deal of profit. One step that has a abundance of importance when it comes to determining the profits of your business is that of knowing how much to charge. This step involves quite a abundance of factors that have to be considered before making the final choice. More information: click to read full article…

Adhesive Name Tags – An Age Old Classic

At some mark in your lifetime you have been in a gathering of strangers where you had no thought who anyone was. And what helped you through that awkward situation? Adhesive designation tags, of direction. More information: read more…

Consider Weight Loss Surgery in the New Year

Every January 1 human beings greet the Fresh Year with a determination to constitute this one the best yet, or at least bigger than at the end year. Resolutions to exercise more and lose weight are made in earnest, and in defense of the many human beings who commence with excellent intentions, some do manage to reach their goals. If you are morbidly obese, however, you may be of the mindset that healthy loss to a manageable weight is outside of your reach. In truth, making an vital step toward learning about bariatric surgery can locate you on the path to your goals. More information: read more…

NVIDIA and LG demo the Optimus 2X — the first Tegra “superphone”

LG Optimus 2X

At NVIDIA’s CES press conference today, LG and NVIDIA gave us all the first look at the LG Optimus 2X, which they call the "world’s first Tegra 2 superphone".  It’s the first phone to use NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 chipset, and it’s impressive to say the least.  The plan, according to LG’s Yongseok Jang, was to create beauty on the outside, and a monster on the inside, and it looks like they succeeded.  The specs:

  • 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2)
  • 4-inch WVGA screen
  • Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • 8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)
  • 1,500 mAh battery
  • 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera
  • HDMI mirroring
  • 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording

No word on carrier, or pricing, but we’re on the lookout.  Hit the break to read the official press release, and see the Optimus 2X pass the latest in smartphone benchmarks — Angry Birds on the big screen.

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7 Most Popular Herbal Products

For centuries, the fragrant herbs have been used for their scent. The Greeks wove garlands of marjoram for their guests, while the Romans placed bowls of mint in rooms to refresh the senses. During the Middle Ages, a pinch of lemon balm was sniffed during a extended sermon to avoid drowsiness. Potpourri and sachets were used to mask unpleasant smells and to prevent the spread of disease. Modern medical researchers have found that many of the scented herbs are strong germicides. Fragrant herbs that are suitable for growing in in most areas are bergamot, calamus, catnip, camomile, lavender, lemon balm, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, the mints, pennyroyal, rosemary, sage, scented geraniums, southernwood and wormwood. An nearly endless variety of simple herbal products can be crafted using just these basic herbs. Here are just a hardly any examples: More information: for more info click here…

How Shopping Online for Computer and Electronic Devices Can Save You Time and Money

As much as we all like being up on the fresh machine and electronic devices hitting the market every day, going to the stores that sell them always seem to be so much distress. Its seems that they are always either so busy that much when you just desire to inquiry someone a quick inquiry there is no one available to aid, or just the opposite; when you do finally get to inquiry for aid, the salesperson just talks about all these specs and sounds to you like he’s speaking German. The one place that makes shopping more enjoyable is… More information: read more…

Foods That Are Good For an Irritated Stomach

It’s dense to know what to do when your stomach is irritated. Many times, much the thought of aliment can constitute it feel worse. However, there are some foods and herbs that could aid cool the irritation. More information: more info…

Fix Mouse Issue Easily

Having issues with your mouse? Are you at your wits end since whenever your mouse acts up, freezes or goes outside of control, you just restart your machine only to find it acting up again a hardly any minutes later. Many human beings also share this difficulty so here is your savior, just follow this quick and simple guide and never again will you have to worry about your mouse. More information: read more…

Protect ? and Remember ? Your Passwords in the Vault

Just before Christmas, my Dell laptop took a dirt nap.  Luckily, I had backups and I did finally manage to boot the thing in safe mode so I could copy files over onto my new computer.  It wasn’t until I started using my new laptop that I realized how many sites I use frequently have [...]

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The Gift of Your Presence

The end of the year, and a decade. WOW. How did that happen? More information: for more info click here…

Samsung touts Bluetooth 3D support on LED 8000 / 7000 HDTV line, intros D8000 and D6500 plasmas

Are you ready to look your existing 3D HDTV in the face (yeah, the one you purchased a fortnight ago) and tell it that aren’t enticed in the least by Samsung’s latest? Good luck with that. As it tends to do each year, Sammy is busting out a barrage of new releases here at CES, and is kicking things off with a smattering of big-screen television sets. Up first is the high-end LED 8000 series, comprised of 46-, 55-, 60- and 65-inch models. The UND8000 line boasts a restyled, 0.2-inch wide metal bezel, and there’s plenty of Smart TV enhancements to gawk over. You’ll get a full web browser, media search panel, an advanced recommendation feature and a Touch Control TV remote (complete with 3-inch screen) to dictate it all. The most interesting feature, however, is likely the support for Bluetooth 3D glasses; rather than relying on IR, the Bluetooth approach promises to improve on the line-of-sight, range and interference issues that some struggle with today. Other specifications across the line include 240Hz de-jitter technology, a 1080p panel, inbuilt WiFi and support for Skype.

Moving right along, the D7000 series arrives as a threesome, offering buyers the choice of 46-, 55- or 60-inches of diagonal screen space. You’ll still find a frighteningly thin 0.2-inch thick bezel here, Bluetooth 3D Active Glasses support, 3D playback, a 1080p panel, inbuilt WiFi and Skype support, but you’ll miss out on the Micro Dimming Plus and the snazzy universal remote. If you’d prefer to go the plasma route, the D8000 crew would be happy to oblige. Available in 51-, 59- and 64-inch screen sizes, these 1080p 3D sets were designed with a slimmer bezel that offers up to a full inch increase in viewing screen size over last year’s models, and each one measures just 1.5-inch thick. You’ll also get a Touch Control TV remote thrown in, a 0.001ms response time, USB ConnectShare Movie, inbuilt WiFi, DLNA streaming support and the ability to Skype over your TV if you buy an optional webcam. Stepping down a notch, there’s the D6500 line, which is offered in 51- and 59-inch sizes and simply trims down on a few of the more advanced features. We’re still waiting to hear back on MSRPs, but you can expect each and every one of these to hit US retailers in the first half of the year.

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Candida Symptoms Made Easy To Understand

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Solid State Drive (SSD) Vs Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The earth of computers has changed significantly in the at the end 30 years. The Internet alone has been a source of the most rapid changes in the at the end decade and a half. Meanwhile, dense disk drives (HDDs) have continued to reign supreme as the primary form of storage. More information: read more…

Acer debuts Aspire AS8950G laptop with updated Intel CPU

Acer‘s just announced its newest addition to the Aspire laptop lineup, the AS8950G. The latest Aspire packs the just announced Intel Core i7 2630 QM CPU, an ATI Mobility Radeon 6850 GPU with 2GB of dedicated video memory, 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM (which is upgradeable to 16GB), and a 750GB SATA drive (with support for up to 1.5TB). The 18.4-incher also boasts and LED backlit full HD display, BluRay drive, and five built-in speakers and a subwoofer for surround sound. Other than that, it’s got an HDMI port, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit ethernet, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. The Acer Aspire AS8950 is set to be available on January 9th at a starting price of $1599.99. Full press release is after the break.

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Windows 740 Error Fix – Application Error 740 Fix

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Benefits of Using Web-Based Software in The Cash Advance Industry

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D?Ambrosio confirmed alongside Glock at Virgin

Jerome D’Ambrosio has been confirmed alongside Timo Glock at Marussia Virgin Racing for 2011. The GP2 veteran drove in the first Friday session for the team at four of the last five races of this season, and has also done … Continue reading

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Height Increasing Diet – What People Want to Know About It

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Bar Tags – An Identity For Goods

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Foursquare finally adds photos, comments and check-in history

Foursquare check-in photos, history, comments

Proving that we are well and truly ensconced by the 21st century, Foursquare has finally added photos to the check-in experience. We can only begin to imagine the technological mountains Foursquare had to scale in order to implement this much-wanted, but dauntingly-hard-to-implement feature. There’s also a brand-spanking-new first-party Foursquare iPhone app.

You can now also comment on check-ins (above right), which should make the synchronization of schedules and meet-ups easier. To make the most of both photos and comments, there is now a History page on foursquare.com, which you can visit to see all of your previous check-ins — including any photos and comments.

Foursquare has been working with its partners to make the most of the new functionality, too: Instagram and Foodspotting will both automatically create ‘photo check-ins.’

For now, the only mobile Foursquare client for Android is picplz. WebOS is coming later this week, and BlackBerry in January. Developers will get access to the new API later this week.

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Live from AT&T’s Developer Summit

The AT&T developer summit doesn’t have the most alluring name, but last year’s event brought us news about Android and Palm devices hitting the carrier, so who knows what to expect this time around. We’re here all the same, just in case, so join us vicariously!

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Don’t Drown In Credit Card Debt – There Are Many Debt Relief Options That Are Available To You

If you aren’t aware of the fine print you could easily find yourself in credit card debt. If this has happened to you it’s not also late to be informed of the sneaky tactics that are used by some companies. More information: click to read full article…

?Fringe? Fights Back Against New Friday Timeslot (Video)

I love the TV show ‘Fringe.’ If you’re a fan of ‘Fringe,’ then you know it’s been moved to the “death slot” of Friday nights starting in January. Well, it looks like the people at ‘Fringe’ are fighting back with … Continue reading

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Success Story Of Recruitment Management System

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The Cost of DDoS Attacks Against Your Business

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Choosing Manufacturing Software – What Is the Right Approach?

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Your Laptop’s Cool Companion – Notebook Buffer!

Should you ever spend so much age on a portable machine that the top of your lap gets toasted, the Notebook Buffer is what you should have been using to get rid of the heat. This innovative laptop pad disperses heat, leaving the device much cooler and you a abundance more comfortable. It’s a featherweight laptop machine chilling pad, your ultimate laptop comfort accessory and versatile travel buddy. More information: click here for more…

Hanger is a fun, gruesome physics Time Waster

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The rules for Hanger are quite simple: You’ve got to reach the end of each level merely by swinging back and forth and grappling with your rope. You use LEFT and RIGHT to swing back and forth; once you gather enough momentum, hit SPACE to let go and fling yourself on; then hit SPACE again to latch onto the ceiling once more.

Careful, though: If you swing too high and hit the ceiling, you start losing body parts. The legs go first, then the arms, and then a few other random tidbits. That’s where the gore comes in – when you lose a body part, you start bleeding. But it’s not that bad really: You can keep on playing right until you lose all body parts, and there’s no time pressure.

It takes a few minutes to master the physics of the game, but it’s really quite fun once you get the hang of it (see what I did there?).

ed note: am I the only one who wants to see the Black Knight scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail now? I didn’t think so. YouTube clip after the break!

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Sprint Fires EVO Across Verizon’s 4G Bow

Sprint on Tuesday announced that it will offer the HTC EVO Shift 4G smartphone later this month. The EVO Shift was to be unveiled later this week at the Consumer Electronics Show; however, the early arrival of Sprint’s announcement may be a bid to steal the thunder from Verizon, which is expected to unveil several Android smartphones and tablets at the show on Thursday.

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Business Network Development Strategy: More Ways to Connect With the VIP of Your Networking Dreams

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Chapman family backs Group Lotus

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How to Buy Apple iPhone 4 Smartphone

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McAfee: Smartphones, Apple devices to be top malware targets in 2011

Traditionally, Windows’ massive user base has made it a juicy target for malware authors, but a new report from McAfee suggests there could be a major shift in 2011. The security company is predicting that attacks on the exploding smartphone segment and Apple devices will increase significantly.

Mac trojans have already become increasingly common in 2010, and McAfee finds that “lack of user understanding of proper security for these devices, will increase the risk for data and identity exposure.” This lack of understanding, coupled with the increased presence of iOS devices in business environments, will make Apple users a prime target for malware.

The report also finds smartphone users will face increased danger in 2011. With hundreds of millions of new users purchasing more powerful phones and spending more time browsing on them, increased attention from malware authors is a natural (albeit unwelcome) side effect. If the app store for your phone offers security applications, there’s no time like the present to read some reviews and get one installed.

Apart from smartphones and Apple devices, social engineering attacks (e.g. scams via Facebook, Twitter, e-mail and social networks) will continue to be big in 2011. McAfee asserts that personal information made available via geolocation apps and privacy lapses will allow attackers to better craft their attacks on individuals. There’s also no sign of viral attacks on social sites like Facebook and Twitter slowing down, and short URL services will continue to be used to hide malicious links. Here’s hoping more URL shorteners will look into pre-scanning their links to ensure our safety.

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Barnes & Noble NOOK kids App for iPad

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Eliminate Credit Card Debt Legally in 2011 – Get Rid of Overwhelming Debt Quickly

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Can the Canucks Save Winery Ecommerce?

Many would cite the 2010 Winter Olympics as this year’s greatest achievement and export from British Columbia, Canada. However, I would argue that the highlight of the year from the West Coast of the The Great White North comes from two winery ecommerce companies who are succeeding where their spiritual California forebears have stumbled.

2010 was a crossroads year for winery ecommerce.  At no point in time has the need been more glaringly apparent for wineries to wrest their customer sales destiny out of the hands of others.  Yet, seemingly, all of this year’s online innovation has been with intermediaries including the now ubiquitous flash sales sites. 

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At the same time, domestic ecommerce providers in the wine value chain have been experiencing transition, opening the door to our friends from the north who view U.S. winery ecommerce as not a challenge fraught with compliance issues that require decoding, but as an easier path to growth relative to their own byzantine legalities as well as an opportunity to lead U.S. wineries through the forest of trees.

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Ecommerce

In June of this year, the former Inertia Beverage Group (now “IBG”) announced a licensing agreement with Vin65 from Abbotsford, British Columbia (BC) to use Vin65’s ecommerce and customer management platform as IBG’s standard going forward. 

“As an outsider, we can relate well to all of the other outsiders placing orders online.  I’m 932 miles from Napa and all I really want is great wine without a huge hassle.  A local Napa person can walk into a winery – I have to wade through the website, the checkout, the shipping, and deal with that experience,” said Andrew Kamphuis, President of Vin65, commenting to me on his company’s detached perspective.

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With the IBG deal, Vin65 cemented their growing reputation amongst the wine and technologically savvy set that they were the new leader in the direct-to-consumer winery ecommerce space.

Not mentioned in that deal, however, was the impact Vin65 might have on the other direct sales portion of IBG’s customer solutions—Direct-to-Trade (DTT), a void that may soon be filled by a BC neighbor to Vin65.

Direct-to-Trade Wine Ecommerce

DTT is a program that allows wineries to legally sell to trade customers, at retail or restaurants, currently available from IBG in 13 states (with more states legally able to be accessed).

When officially announced by IBG in 2007, DTT was heralded as an industry game changer – an opportunity for small and medium size wineries (who have had near-term historical difficulty securing distribution in states) to control their sales destiny and get their wines on and off-premise in a compliant way, enabled by technology.

Simply, upon launch, wineries could legally sell their wine into a given states’ retailers and restaurants via ecommerce-enabled self-distribution, or legal routing through the three-tier system (read:  paperwork).  I should know: I helped put the program in place at IBG leading the Direct-to-Trade efforts under Paul Mabray’s (now founder of VinTank) leadership.

By all accounts, what the DTT system afforded in access it lacked in usage.  Wineries weren’t (aren’t?) ready to command their own sales activity.  Though efforts were made to bridge supply with demand via a marketplace at the still existing WineRevolution.com, those efforts were met with more sales potential then reality.

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Shortly after leaving IBG, I talked to a wine industry insider with both technology and distribution experience who remarked, “Direct-to-Trade is a good idea, but they’re trying to solve the wrong problem.  Wineries won’t put feet on the ground to sell and it will take 10 years for the program to get off the ground.  With the venture capital money invested in IBG nobody is going to have the patience for that long of a development life.”

It was sage wisdom.  Yet, one harbinger of successful development around Direct-to-Trade that did come from IBG was a press release announcing an, “Online Wine Wholesale Platform” in October of ’09.

The premise behind an Online Wine Wholesale Platform is to attack the problem of small-to-medium size wineries now being able to access a market (yet not knowing where to sell into said market) by focusing on the small-to-medium size distributor who is as equally challenged as his wine brethren in managing cash flow and inventory. 

By turning the situation 180 degrees and giving a distributor a “virtual” inventory of wine to sell that can be fulfilled from the winery (or winery fulfillment operations) it seemingly solves the problem of winery sales effort while giving the distributor a bigger book of wines to sell with little risk in cash outlay.

That’s called a win-win.

Quoting from the IBG press release, “We expect this new model to bring a significant boost to wine distribution in the states where we are looking to launch it,” said former IBG CEO Ted Jansen

The press release continued, “By incorporating IBG’s producer clients into their wholesale portfolio, distributors can expand their product line for retailers and restaurants, giving those customers access to products which allow them to differentiate themselves from competitors.”

Since the time of the announcement in October of ’09, IBG has been quiet on the DTT front with a new stable of senior leadership who have, perhaps, different priorities, which may include pacifying venture capital investors.

Another Shot on Goal

However, filling this void in Direct-to-Trade progress brings us to the other shining star from British Columbia—Onlineorderdesk, who recently announced that their technology was going to be used as the online ordering system in Virginia facilitating sales between wine producers and trade retail and restaurants, very similar to the IBG program, with a keener focus on reporting and ease of use for users.

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The specificity with which the Virginia program launched appears to be a beachhead for Onlineorderdesk who are poised to launch a larger scale Direct-to-Trade effort in the U.S., capitalizing where others have sputtered.

I caught up with Onlineorderdesk founder Kevin Blucke who was coy on his plans, but did note, “We don’t replace sales reps. or distributors.  We work with these individuals to give them the tools they need to do their job better.  We want to turn a sales rep. into a relationship builder not an order taker.  They should be focused on doing their job and making more people aware of the wines they want to focus on selling – we will give them the tools they need to do their job and the confidence that we will handle the ordering process.”

Blucke’s statement to me substantiates the press release for the Virginia wine deal where he noted, “Now that we have entered the USA marketplace, we plan to aggressively pursue other jurisdictions at the state level and the wholesale distributors.”

In other words, Blucke’s plans sound very similar to the Online Wine Wholesale Platform initiated, but never fleshed out by IBG.

As 2010 draws to a close, I’m comforted that despite U.S. progress in faddish intermediary wine sales, our friends to the north have their eye on the prize and the bigger goal – affecting positive change with domestic wineries and wholesalers.  If the question is: Can the Cancucks save winery ecommerce, the answer should be: Let’s hope so.

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Black & Decker’s iShred vertical paper shredder (hands-on)

We don’t typically take an interest in the thrilling world of paper shredding, but when you bring out a product with a snowy white glossy sheen and a bodacious industrial design, even our cold hearts are warmed enough to ask a few questions. Black & Decker, traditionally a power tool maker and seller, has recently introduced the iShred (yes, we gave them grief for the cringe-inducing name) vertical shredder, which they claim is just about the world’s safest since there’s no way to get your fingers anywhere near the cutting blades. The big appeal for buyers will be that rather attractive design, however, which does offer some added functionality — the “fluted” shape of the lower half of this shredder helps disposal by funneling the loose streams of paper into a narrow outlet (when flipped upside down, of course). The price is $99.99 at places like Amazon and Fry’s, who are already retailing the iShred. If you care for actual specs, you can cross-cut your way through six sheets of paper at a time and you’ll have to empty out the collector once it’s accumulated about 100 pages’ worth of pulp. Check out our brave attempts to cut our fingers in the name of scientific testing after the break.

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Credit Card Debt Relief In 2011 – Why Debt Settlement Is Now A Much Better Option

Credit card debt relief in 2011 is going to extricate depressed and financially incapable credit card debtors from their massive unsecured debts. Credit card debt relief in 2011 is due to some extensive features and its extended lasting effects are going to alter the fate of debtors since immediately they are assured that soon they will come outside of their massive unsecured debts without any dense and quick efforts. The federal administration is taking concrete measures to enable credit card debtors to get rid of their massive unsecured and unbearable liabilities. More information: read more…

Black & Decker’s iShred vertical paper shredder (hands-on)

We don’t typically take an interest in the thrilling world of paper shredding, but when you bring out a product with a snowy white glossy sheen and a bodacious industrial design, even our cold hearts are warmed enough to ask a few questions. Black & Decker, traditionally a power tool maker and seller, has recently introduced the iShred (yes, we gave them grief for the cringe-inducing name) vertical shredder, which they claim is just about the world’s safest since there’s no way to get your fingers anywhere near the cutting blades. The big appeal for buyers will be that rather attractive design, however, which does offer some added functionality — the “fluted” shape of the lower half of this shredder helps disposal by funneling the loose streams of paper into a narrow outlet (when flipped upside down, of course). The price is $99.99 at places like Amazon and Fry’s, who are already retailing the iShred. If you care for actual specs, you can cross-cut your way through six sheets of paper at a time and you’ll have to empty out the collector once it’s accumulated about 100 pages’ worth of pulp. Check out our brave attempts to cut our fingers in the name of scientific testing after the break.

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mPlayer — the cross-platform, open source media player — ported to webOS

Sure, the webOS App Catalog lags behind the markets of other mobile OSes — but the homebrew community continues porting apps to HP/Palm’s platform. One of the more recent additions is mPlayer, the cross-platform open source media app.

Ported to webOS by Treo8 forum member Woshíthb123, mPlayer for webOS is far from perfect — but it’s only a first release after all. Playback of Big Buck Bunny on my Pre was jittery throughout, so hopefully development will forge ahead and deliver a more polished app. It’s worth noting that other PreCentral users have reported better performance, so it’s certainly worth a try on your Palm smartphone if you’ve been looking for an app that can play a variety of video formats.

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iPad 2 case shows up at CES, packing a mockup iPad 2

We’ve been seeing supposed iPad 2 cases for about a month now, all of them with the same telltale cutouts: a camera hole in the back, a camera hole in the front, and a big ol’ speaker hole. Today’s find beats them all, however: we just found a case with a machined aluminum iPad 2 mockup inside. Dexim is the eager exhibitor, with an actually very intriguing case design involving a Bluetooth keyboard that magnetically adheres to the front cover of the book-like sleeve, allowing for a laptop-style setup, or a keyboard-free case when you want to shave a few ounces. It was so intriguing that we asked to put our own iPad inside, which is when we were told it wouldn’t fit, since the case was designed for the next iPad. Indeed, the mockup that we found inside the case was a tad bit slimmer than the first-gen iPad, with a taper leading to the edges that reminds us of the iPod touch, and a home button positioned nearer the bottom edge. We found all the typical cutouts on the case, and their mirror on the machined mockup, including a large square for the speaker.

So, what does it all mean? Well, there’s certainly a consistent iPad 2 make that these Chinese manufacturers seem to be designing against, and while there’s always the off chance that their info is wrong, it seems odd they’d go so far as to actually make the cases if they were unsure about their sources. It also means a slimmer iPad with cameras and a bigger speaker, which is never a bad thing. Check the pictures in the gallery below and make up your own mind.

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Find the Best Ebook Reader for You

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Altec-Lansing Speakers Will Toss Your Tunes 100 Yards

LAS VEGAS — We’ve seen more than a few “wireless boomboxes” that can stream music from your computer to a set of remote speakers. Few promise as much as the inMotion Air from Altec-Lansing.
Announced here at CES Wednesday, this unit seemingly has all the bases covered. It can stream your music library from your computer [...]

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Choosing Between Database Activity Monitoring Solutions

In at the end some years, there have been major changes in the threats that one faces online, and the regulatory compliance landscape one does business in. Both these things are focusing on data than just networks. Every immediately and then we see breach disclosures growing, and with them grow regulations meant at protecting them. More information: click to read full article…

Payroll Software Has Added Teeth to HR Process

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RCA does Android on TV without Google’s help (video)

Just like the slew of tablets that have found their path to store shelves without official blessing from Google or access to the Android Market, RCA has chosen to go its own way People of Lava-style with this prototype Android TV, due out later this year. Obviously very early in development, it was unfortunately devoid of apps other than Picasa and a simple weather widget, and used pretty standard remote keys to guide a mouse arrow around the screen and keyboard. You can check out the video after the break to confirm, but with the official Google TV products already experiencing their own growing pains it’s tough to get behind a lone challenger. RCA plans to show off some 3D products and Blu-ray players at its booth to go along with this and its mobile TVs, we’ll see if we’re more impressed later on this week.

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Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera

Remember Fujifilm’s Finepix XP10 from… oh, right around seven months ago? Hopefully you’re not one to get overly depressed about the rush of progress, because Fujifilm has just outed an update to that very camera that’s significantly improved. Following Casio’s footsteps on the Exilim EX-H20G, Fuji is introducing the GPS-enabled Finepix XP30 here at CES. The overall size and shape remains similar to the aforementioned XP10, with this point-and-shoot being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. What may really entice the argonauts in the crowd is the embedded GPS chip; this will keep tabs of your location and embed your exact coordinates into every picture you take. Once you get back home, just dump ‘em into iPhoto or Picasa in order to view photos based on location. Moreover, the GPS Tracking Data function will regularly store location data, and when you get home, you can actually create a map of your travels. Other specifications include a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p movie mode, image stabilization, a 2.7-inch anti-reflective LCD, a reinforced hardened glass lens barrier, a metal, unibody chassis and a riveted front panel. The XP30 should ship next month for $239.95, while a GPS-less sibling (the Finepix XP20; pictured after the break) will ship a month later for $199.99; those looking to accessorize will find an adjustable float strap, protective silicone skin and a neoprene sports case for sale in March for an undisclosed amount.

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You Are Your Own Expert: Write In Your Journal With New Perspective and Greater Insight

Be a journal writer who gains insight and fresh perspective about yourself. If you remember that you are the person who knows you the best, then your journal writing will be deeper, richer, and more meaningful. More information: click to read full article…

CrunchGear Week in Review: All I Wanted For Christmas Edition

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Federal Debt Settlement Relief Act – Helping Consumers Legally Settle Bad Credit Debt

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Slow Running Computer Fix – Stop Your Computer Running Slow On You In Minutes

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Using Cinnamon for Weight Loss

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Development Servers in Cloud Computing

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Time Lapse Photo Journal App for Apple Devices from Redbot Software

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Making the most of wine fairs

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The Difference Between Mergers and Acquisitions

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Cisco joining connected TV party with updated cable boxes at CES

The battle for the connected living room is about to heat up in a big way: the Wall Street Journal reports that Cisco will announce a new series of connected cable boxes here at CES tomorrow, as part of a larger announcement that combines online video with recorded and live television. You scoff now, but keep in mind that Cisco owns Scientific Atlanta, which makes an absolutely huge number of cable boxes for providers like Time Warner and Comcast — and if Big Cable embraces connected TV by distributing integrated Cisco hardware, well, we’d say upstarts like Apple and Google might just go home with their tails between their legs. On the other hand, the WSJ says “cable operators will be able to customize the software interface and decide on pricing” for Cisco’s new boxes, so it’s possible America’s favorite corporations will completely bungle everything at the first opportunity. We’ll be there live tomorrow, so we’ll see what happens.

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Health Guide – Understanding How the NHS Works

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Five Easy Winter Projects for Winery Marketers

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Joby Yogi, A Handy Bendy Gorillapod for the iPad

LAS VEGAS — Along with its curious Ori iPad case, Joby has also launched a more conventional Gorillapod-like iPad accessory, the Gorillamobile Yogi.
The Yogi consists of a polycarbonate case with a rubber bumper. Into this case slides the tripod, with the prehensile ball-and-socket legs that are Joby’s trademark. The tripod can mount on a long [...]

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Work Practices in an Increasingly Paperless World

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Window Expander for Chrome lets you view YouTube videos in near-full screen without hacking Flash

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These days, you no longer have to be an esoteric nerd to sport a dual-monitor setup. Heck, many of us use three monitors, and some have been known to use entire walls. Now, when you have such a setup and try to watch a YouTube video in full-screen, you quickly discover an irritating fact: While you’re watching a video in full-screen on one monitor, any click on another monitor collapses the video back to its tiny windowed size.

There are ways to get around this by replacing specific Flash DLLs with tweaked versions, but really, who wants to mess with system files like this? Window Expander for Chrome is a far less invasive solution. It adds a button to Chrome’s Omnibar which you can click to display a full-screen window with the video you’re currently watching. Since Chrome has so little, well, chrome, it’s the next best thing to full-screen. Window Expander is simple, and it works. Go give it a try!

Window Expander for Chrome lets you view YouTube videos in near-full screen without hacking Flash originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford set to unveil Focus Electric at CES, which just so happens to be where we are

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The North American International Auto show is one week away, the place where many auto makers domestic and foreign will choose to unveil their next hot happening. Not Ford — at least, not this year. The company has had a significant presence here at CES for the past few years and, in 2011, it’s going to really ramp things up by announcing a whole new car. Or, at least, an electric version of an existing one. We don’t know the details yet (other than it having a silly glowing plug door), but there’s an all-electric Focus set to be unveiled at 11:00am local time (that’s 2:00 in the afternoon east coasters) on Friday. The conference will be livestreaming if you want to play along at home, but rest assured we’ll be there too.

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Rick Ross Premieres ‘Made Men’ Single, Announces Album Title

First single from God Forgives, I Don’t features Drake, mentions Rihanna and others in lyrics.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Spiff TV


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Rick Ross is just on one of those runs right now. From mixtapes to guest appearances to albums, the Miami MC is churning out quality work at an incredible pace.

The rapper just released his latest mixtape offering, Ashes to Ashes, over the holidays, but not even a week into the new year, he premiered the single from his next official project. Ross’ “Made Men,” featuring Drake, debuted on Tuesday (January 4) on New York hip-hop station Power 105‘s morning show, “The Breakfast Club.”

The track is the first single from the Boss’ forthcoming album, God Forgives, I Don’t. (The title is the same as upstart Cory Gunz’s forthcoming EP.)

“I just wanted to put some final touches on it,” Ross told show hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne tha God about why “Made Men” wasn’t included on his mixtape. “I’m back in the lab. Meek Mill, Wale, they back in the lab now. I’m working on my project.”

The rapper also discussed the prospect of potentially signing newcomer Mill and Wale to his own Maybach Music Group. “It’s looking real good,” he said. “We gonna be making that announcement soon.”

On “Made Men,” Ross and Drake swap boastful rhymes about fast cars and fine women. “Two-door Bugatti coup, I call it Katy Perry,” Ross raps. “Wiz Khalifa papers, my favorite berries/ That ’65, I call it Rihanna/ It got a red top but it’s white like Madonna.”

Drake slyly mirrors Ross’ rhymes, but he’s sure to get folks talking with his reference to former fling Rih-Rih.

“Spending tomorrow money, I call it mañana,” he spits. “Off the rack just ain’t my style, I call a designer/ One of my baddest women ever, I call her Rihanna/ But that’s because her name is Rihanna.”

“I think it’s the beginning of a lot of big things to come,” Ross told MTV News just before the holidays about his upcoming tunes. “So I wanted to give the people something before the year was out … because I have a new album I’m cooking up … I feel like it’s a new beginning. There’s a lot of things that got to go. And this is the beginning of some new things that [will] pop off in music. Some new sounds, some new styles, some new techniques, some new bosses. And that’s what it’s about.”

As of press time, a release date for God Forgives, I Don’t had not been set.

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