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RIM Hopes to Make Blackberry More Social
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 15, 2009
Social networking sites are all the rage these days- Myspace, Facebook, Twitter- if it let's people connect, there will be people who want to be connected.
Smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) has launched their own new social network service available through its BlackBerry App Worl...
Understanding Honduras
in Latina Viva, on July 13, 2009
...of our Posse Comitatus in place; but neither did we for the first 102 years of our existence as a country.
It will be an interesting story to follow.
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Rare Corvette Discovered on Australian Beach
in Classical Drives, on July 13, 2009
...domain? I'm especially guilty as I live in what is arguably the loveliest part of a spectacular country (Canada, Sidney, BC, on Vancouver Island) yet often dream of being elsewhere.
"Elsewhe...
Pandora is Charging So Consider Aluratec Internet Radio
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 13, 2009
...ss to 13,000 radio stations in 300 countries. You can search the radio stations by genre, state, or country, and you can even create favorites lists. Granted, you cannot create or request your own sta...
Sprint Says All Smartphones Will Have Wi-Fi
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 12, 2009
In a surprising move, Sprint has said that it is requiring all of the smartphones it carries to come equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities.
This will include an updated version of the much-anticipated Blackberry Tour, which was released for the Sprint network on Sunday.
In effort to keep up with ...
Amazon.com Launche Wireless Superstore
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 10, 2009
If you were to look at the cellular phone market as a graph, there would be some periods of rabid growth, followed by periods of leveling off but the overall pattern would be continued expansion.
Sensing the opportunity such a business model presents, Amazon.com, one of the world's largest...
Do you still have faith in Obama's stimulus plans?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 10, 2009
...led to see George Bush and his cronies swept away.
But I had no illusions: I knew that fixing the country's problems, especially its struggling economy, would require a long, hard slog. I knew, ...
T-Mobile To Begin Pre-Selling New Android Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 8, 2009
In effort to reaise up some well needed capital, struggling wireless carrier T-Mobile today began pre-selling the myTouch 3G, its second Google-powered smartphone.
T-Mobile, which currently sits in fourth-place in terms of sheer size among US carriers, is feeling the pressure amid a busy summ...
Ready Wireless Launches Prepaid Unlimited Voice Plans
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 8, 2009
... . "The new plans will be sold by Ready Mobile retailers, Susser's Stripes and Town and Country Stores. Ready Wireless' new unlimited plans come on the heels of prepaid reseller Trac...
Animoto Releases Updated iPhone App
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 6, 2009
Animoto has released an update to their popular music video creation app for the iPhone and iPod touch, Videos 2.0 .
The Animoto Videos application allows users to easily create and view professional-quality music videos on the go. With nearly 500,000 videos created through the application ...
Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009
The world's largest commercial satellite has been launched into earth orbit with the goal of providing mobile phone service to "dead zones" all across North America.
Owned by Reston, Va.-based TerreStar, the satellite is designed to pick up and relay signals from mobile phones.
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Housing slump boosts population in New York City, other big cities
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 3, 2009
...ased by about 27,000 in Los Angeles and about 21,000 in Chicago.
The Bloomberg story says that the country's migration bubble has burst. This means that people are no longer flocking to states su...
It's getting tougher to get a mortgage-broker license
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 2, 2009
...lons.
The reason for all this scrutiny? States don't want to see another mortgage mess hit the country. During the housing boom, a lot of unqualified, unskilled and unsavory mortgage brokers pass...
Verizon and Sprint to Launch Blackberry World Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 1, 2009
You could say that with the help of Verizon, RIM's latest Blackberry is going on world tour. In fact, that's exactly what's going on in the latest word that Verizon Wireless will launch the BlackBerry Tour on July 12 for $200 with a new two-year contract.
The Tour is loaded with m...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...in China," he said.
DHL Supply Chain is a key driver for DHL group's growth in China. The country continues to ban foreign companies from entering its domestic express mail market.
DHL grou...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
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As part of his efforts to protect consumers, and keep the country from suffering another wave of foreclosures, Pres. Barack Obama has called for the creation of a new consumer protection agency. ...
Sony Next to Release an iPhone Killer
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 29, 2009
We often talk about attempts to dethrone the immensely popular iPhone and it looks like consumer electronics giant Sony is about to take a stab at it next.
Sony has released word that it is considering setting up a project team as early as July to make a new device that combines the functions...
Undervalued or Not, the Yuan is Not Likely to Gain Much
in China Venture News, on June 29, 2009
...an excellent explanation of the theory behind exchange rate. The currency exchange rates of every country in the world are based on a concept called the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). This concept s...
Verizon's New Global Smartphone Aims for the Ozone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 26, 2009
Tired of worrying about whether or not your cell phone will work when traveling abroad? Verizon understands where you're coming from and, with HTC, are planning on bringing a true global handset to the market.
Set to run Windows Mobile 6.1 this new smartphone will run on both CDMA and GSM...
Motorola Karma Has Texting in Mind
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 24, 2009
AT&T and Motorola are working on a device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard aimed at consumers looking to use their phones to send text messages and access social networking sites like Facebook.
Calling this new handset the Karma, Motorola says that the design will be especially pleasing t...
Goldman Wedding Bands
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 24, 2009
... As a result, Frederick Goldman is the manufacturer of choice for thousands of retailers across the country....
Did Sonia Sotomayor's mortgage views help send county into recession?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 23, 2009
...39;ll often hear conservative commentators on FOX News and other stations putting the blame for the country's mortgage meltdown on the poor and on the federal agencies that tried to get them into ...
T-Mobile's New Android Phone Coming Soon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 22, 2009
T-Mobile's got an ace up their sleeve in the ongoing struggle to dethroning the Apple iPhone coming out this August. Calling it the myTouch 3G, its new Google Android equipped phone is a more equipped version of the popular G1.
It will feature a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera, music player...
Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
... (DOST-PCASTRD) made this announcement as part of an effort to bolster economic development in the country," writes INQUIRER.net's Alexander Villafania . "The PCASTRD's nanotechnolo...
Have a Ball - in Dublin...
in Wandalust, on June 21, 2009
...Ireland's famed "Celtic Tiger" economy is now more of a sickly kitten these days, the country is still vibrant as can be for travelers. And Dublin offers the best (and many would say onl...
T-Mobile Aims High with the Dash 3G
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 19, 2009
T-Mobile has apparently stood-by and watched RIM and Apple dominate the market long enough. The company has announced its plans to enter the hotly contested smartphone scene with their Dash 3G, which is set to hit streets next month (July).
T-Mobile says that the Dash 3G, which was designed b...
CIA recruits bankers
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
...ine. As long as they can make that attitude switch from profit being the motivator to serving their country, I think they'll fit in very well with us." It's hard to imagine any actually ...
Mafia cashes in on crisis
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
...ere , Italy's shopkeepers' association last year did a study showing that the mafia is that country's biggest business. Not that this would surprise anyone who has spent some time there. ...
Apple Updates its Software While the Government Rethinks Law
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 17, 2009
Apple today officially released the iPhone OS 3.0 software, updating 45 software patches to address rare security vulnerabilities in its popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices.
The company said the new features include cut, copy and paste, MMS, and push notifications.
Analysts expect ...
Does owning a home have to be the American Dream?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 17, 2009
...#39;t we? And today, a lot of us are busy looking for people to blame for the mortgage meltdown the country is currently suffering through.
You know all about the meltdown: Housing foreclosures are s...
Nokia Announces Successor to the E71 Smartphone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 15, 2009
Nokia has answered the question on the minds of business users all around the globe today by announced its E72- an updated version of its top-selling E71 business phone.
The company says that the E72 builds on the successful E71; its hot selling QWERTY- equipped smartphone, by adding performa...
How'd the mortgage meltdown happen? NPR knows
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 15, 2009
...ngly unending pledge drives, the people at NPR routinely present some of the best journalism in the country. Recently, "This American Life," one of the most popular NPR shows, ran a story ca...
It will be years before jobs return
in Sox First, on June 15, 2009
...er. Don't hold your breath. According to this report from McClatchy Newspapers , most of the country won't get back to pre-recession employment levels until 2012, and there are parts that w...
Vopium-Free VOIP Application for Smartphones
in The Smart PDA, on June 15, 2009
...m any mobile handset. By using the Vopium application on their mobile to make calls from their home country, consumers and businesses alike can save up to 90% on international mobile and land-line cal...
Motorola Rival Coming to Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2009
Texters on the Verizon network have reason to celebrate in the form of the Rival from Motorola. Designed specifically for the challenges of texting, the Rival features a 2.2-inch screen and a backlit QWERTY keyboard that lights up either red or green depending on entry mode.
The handset offer...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
...the environment and recycled. To do this, NIKA is working with schools and universities around the country to create plastic bottle buy‐back programs. Participating schools will have their empty plast...
Archos Makes Sexy Portable Tablet Because Apple Won't
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 12, 2009
The Archos 9 is the sexy, portable, and practical tablet that Apple refuses to make, and it runs Windows 7. I count that as a major win for Microsoft, Archos, and all of us tablet loving people out there. Archos is calling it the MiniPC the the super sexy tablet, but that is ok; it simply is a n...
Beverley K Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 11, 2009
...ing Morrie with the daily operations of his jewelry firm, often appearing at trade shows across the country.
Lemon Quartz Ring with Diamonds
Beverly K Lemon quartz ring with .32 carats diamonds...
Mugabe's lecture on fixing economies.
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
...i is in Washington and will meet President Obama on Friday and as he explains here , he thinks the country just might be on the right path. Don't hold your breath with Mugabe breathing down his ...
Nokia Hopes Cell Phones will No Longer Require Chargers
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 10, 2009
Quick- what's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of charging your cell phone? If you said a cord, an electrical outlet or even a docking station, you may want to read on.
Nokia researchers are working on development of cellular phone charging by simply capturing ambient rad...
Is it time to refinance your mortgage?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 10, 2009
...heir existing mortgage loan. Home values have fallen during the last two years in most parts of the country. Some homeowners may, in fact, owe more on their residences than what they are worth. Homeow...
US President Obama's Eating Habits, BEing Followed By Foodies
in Do you like to cook?, on June 10, 2009
...ly because people wanna know what you are up to and what you are doing when you are not running the country.
As in the case of President Barack Obama. Foodies are feasting and closely following his ...
Apple Slashes Prices on the iPhone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 8, 2009
Apple Inc. slashed the entry price for an iPhone in half as well as lowered some of their laptop prices today; the company's first dramatic price cuts since the recession began a year and a half ago.
The 8-gigabyte iPhone 3G, which came out last year, now costs $99, instead of $199. The 1...
Subprime and racism
in Sox First, on June 7, 2009
... hold subprime loans versus 16.1% of blacks. American might have elected a black president but the country has a long way to go to sort out its racial issues. The subprime crisis is a mirror that ref...
Despite the Recession, Support for Immigration Reform Grows in the U.S.
in Global Mobility Report, on June 7, 2009
...nsive reform - reform that includes the possibility amnesty for undocumented aliens already in the country and increased enforcement and stronger penalties for companies hiring undocumented aliens.
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Save Money by Avoiding Shopping at the Local Convenience Stores
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 7, 2009
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Most of us in this country are spoiled by convenience. Stores that are close by can be real time savers and they often carry items that are needed when we are in a hurry. Unfortunat...
T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...
Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009
...ankruptcy.
The Times story doesn't focus on it, but the health-care problem does relate to the country's rising foreclosure rate. Homeowners are already burdened with the very real fear of lo...
Victoria Cunningham Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 4, 2009
...pieces, which range in price from $300 to $3,000, are a mainstay at high-end boutiques all over the country. ...
What next for GM?
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...uld be done. Moore argues the money would be better spent building bullet trains running across the country, as they do in Japan, using GM factories to build mass light rail lines and energy efficient...
Inq To Release Twitter Handset
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 3, 2009
It was only a matter of time… Let's face it, as a whole, the world is quick to adopt a trend, run with it, and then leave it for dead. First it was Myspace then Facebook. Now the world is Twitter-obsessed and to that end mobile phone maker INQ Mobile plans to launch a Twitter phone in time...
Be honest with your finances before taking on a mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
...Many things have caused the housing slump the country is still working through.
But one of the biggest factors? Borrowers weren't honest with themselves before taking on their mortgage loans.
A...
Palm Pre has Captured Wireless Carriers' Attention
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 1, 2009
Business users and smartphone fans alike are anxiously counting down the days until Palm's Pre hits the market. In a surprising move, the Pre will launch on June 6 for $200 exclusively for Sprint.
As expected, the remaining domestic carriers have their sights set on the Pre as well. Earli...
Summer Golf Deals
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 31, 2009
...u.
I'm talking specifically of the border between Ontario and New York State, down in the wine country of the Niagara Peninsula.
The economic demise continues to make itself felt in the golf bus...
EU Citizens Get New Visa Waivers in Six Countries.
in Global Mobility Report, on May 30, 2009
... EU without a visa. The only stipulation is that the travelers cannot be paid for work while in the country.
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Kinoma Introduces World’s First Mobile Social Media Browser
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 29, 2009
With today's release of Kinoma Play, the leading way to find, play and share media on a mobile phone is now also the best way to find, play and share media across social networks and media services like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Picasa.
The new release of Kinoma Play for Win...
A First Taste of PowerPlay Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 29, 2009
...th IMG, the global sports marketing company. And PPG is working with the national golf body in each country to help firmly plant the seeds at the recreational level.
So the strategy - or is it a hope...
Nokia Announces 6600i - Slimmest Camera phone to Date
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 27, 2009
Nokia, the world's leading handset maker, has announced the 6600i Slide, its smallest 5.0-megapixel equipped slider to date.
The company said that tucked within the handset's brushed steel shell is an upgraded 5.0-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash.
It features a hidden external...
China's today national distribution capabilities
in Supplychainer, on May 27, 2009
...ese market, shaping a national distribution chain matters a lot. 3rd party service providers in the country have now got enough maturity to offer logistics capabilities at the national level.
Sinodi...
Loan modifications not always helping homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 26, 2009
...losure, we have to embrace the idea behind them. Yes, loan modifications are not a cure-all for the country's foreclosure problem. But they are one important part of the solution.
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LG Glance Coming Soon To Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 25, 2009
While the slim candy bar-style handset may not be the first form factor that comes to mind for business use, but apparently that isn't slowing Verizon down any. The company is set to launch an all-new candy bar from LG next month aimed at business users known as the Glance VX7100.
The han...
Happy Memorial Day
in WebKinzBlog, on May 24, 2009
...y Memorial Day to our United States readers! Today we celebrate those who have given service to our country in the Armed Forces and related ways. Thanks to everyone who helped play a role in the safet...
Britain to lose AAA rating, US is next
in Sox First, on May 23, 2009
... the next several years the debt of each may approach 100 percent of GDP, which is a level at which country downgrades tend to occur." Despite the warning, President Obama has played down the ...
Cuba's City of Churches: Camagüey
in Latina Viva, on May 22, 2009
...Tínima and Hatibonica meet, this beautiful old Cuban city has the largest city center in the country - some 10,000 buildings, according to the Cuba Travel Blog .
Camagüey is a hodge podge of tw...
Samsung's Affordable T349 Comes To T-Mobile
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 22, 2009
T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched the Samsung T349, a slim messaging phone with a 20-key, partial QWERTY keypad and XT9 enhanced predictive text for faster text messaging.
Multiple messaging options include email, instant message, picture messaging, vide...
AT&T Considers Dropping Cost of IPhone Plans
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 20, 2009
AT&T is considering offering cheaper data plans with limited Web surfing as early as late May in hopes of significantly boosting iPhone sales.
The possible price cut (to $60 a month; a $10 reduction off the current lowest plan) reflects the back-and-forth negotiations between AT&T and...
Nokia Announces World's Cheapest G3 Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 18, 2009
Hey times are tough here in the US- Nokia realizes that not everyone wants to break the proverbial bank just to enjoy the high-speed capabilities of the G3 network. As such he world's top handset maker has unveiled its 2720 Fold and 7020 series phones, including the 2730 Classic - the chea...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 1: Morgan Three-Wheeler
in Classical Drives, on May 18, 2009
... family and friends where, strangely enough, I had my first introduction to cars from "the old country," via the British Empire Motor Club.
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Sprint Follows Verizon with Personal Wi-Fi
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 15, 2009
A week after rival Verizon Wireless announced its plans to offer a personal Wi-Fi device, Sprint says that its ready to launch its own "Mobile Hotspot" gadget, a portable unit that creates a localized Wi-Fi cloud to share high-speed Internet with wireless electronics like laptops, ne...
Corporate social responsibility and recession
in Sox First, on May 15, 2009
...n interactive tool called the Socially Responsible Investing Stock Screener, which ranks 500 of the country's largest companies according to five categories of behavior: gay and lesbian rights; en...
