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Planning Your Travel with No-Image

You have a vacation coming. Where do you go? A new travel wiki, No-Image , may help you answer that question… No-Image provides information about different travel destinations - like Dubai and Madrid . Looking for something a little closer to home? How about San Antonio ? The wiki's e...

Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, Thresher coming to AT&T soon

Four new Nokia devices are headed towards AT&T this summer, which include the Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper & Thresher. Here are the details of the device: Mako: The Mako is a unlike any other Nokia device released so far. It is a unique messaging device featuring Symbian Series 60 Vers...

Gem Designs by Palermo Jewelry

..., lending the unique piece a romantic medieval sensibility. $600 14K Gold Palermo Gemstone Hidden Flower Ring This charmer's prong-set, oval Brazilian white quartz twinkles above a "se...

The Mother of all Dashboards

...ame effects can be seen in the enterprise which successfully implements such a project... all those hidden kingdoms and private efforts working at cross-purposes inside the organization can be forced ...

Modern Art in Southern France

Fodor's had a piece the other day on The French Riviera's Modern Art Road. 20th-century art is one of the main reasons to come to the French Riviera and Provence. It was here that Picasso, Renoir, Matisse, Dufy, Chagall, Cocteau, Léger, Soutine, Signac, Giacometti, Gauguin, and Van Gogh al...

Madoff gets the max! What now?

...le, from drug cartels to gangsters or greedy tax evaders, are forced to keep their ill-gotten gains hidden from police or tax authorities in dirty-money havens. In order to get their money out so they...

In Search of a Cool Summer: Da Lat, Vietnam

Da Lat is the honeymoon capital of Vietnam. It is a romantic French Provincial town snuggled into the cool hills of Southeast Asia. Detailed day-by-day weather records are not available for Da Lat, but the temperature in the city is consistent throughout the summer months: lows drop into the upp...

CCTV焦点访谈曝光谷歌中国大量宣传色情信息

... • Poop Stream ~~~ Watching the world go down the toilet. • Blogger is Turning 10 • Congress Questions How Web Sites Use Personal Data • T-Mobile to Offer Huawei's Android Phone Next Quarte...

In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia

One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it usually breaks 85F degrees in Ulan-Ude (on the shores of Lake Baikal) less than a dozen times each year. The high temperature is more...

Planes, trains & automobiles & climate change

...now a new study, reported here , suggests that not be the case. According to scientists, there are hidden emissions from the oil, gas or coal used to power the public transport. If they use dirty fos...

In Search of a Cool Summer: Kunming, China

Kunming is an air conditioned city. During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it was never warmer than 80F degrees in Kunming in 2002. The temperature didn't reach 75 degrees on 24 of those days. Temperatures at night fell below 65 degrees on all but eight nights. About half of th...

In Search of a Cool Summer: Baguio, Philippines

Asia is hot in the summer. At least most of it is. But there are a few spots where the summer traveler can enjoy moderate, perhaps even cool, weather. Chief among those locations is Baguio City, Philippines. Baguio is referred to affectionately as the summer capital of the Philippines. The title...

A Week With the 2010 Subaru Impreza 5-door Proves Hatchback Superiority

...ed. I especially liked the easy manner in which the cargo cover can be engaged to keep its contents hidden from curious eyes. The interior is classic Subaru, wherein functionality makes it easy to fin...

Nokia Announces 6600i - Slimmest Camera phone to Date

...39;s brushed steel shell is an upgraded 5.0-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash. It features a hidden external screen with "tap commands" to snooze alerts and silence or reject incoming...

History-laden, Picturesque Savannah

Gridskipper took a look recently at Savannah, Georgia. The first colonial and state capital of Georgia, Savannah was spared in the Civil War, meaning nearly every city street is spotted with centuries-old, perfectly preserved artifacts of colonial architecture. Savannah's reputation is a bit m...

Hanalei Bay in Kauai

© iShot71 Hawaii's Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai has been named Best Beach in America according to a guy "who calls himself Dr. Beach ," the The Inquisitr said today. Stephen P. Leatherman publishes a list of the best beaches in America each year. This year Siesta Beach...

Why is Apple Rejecting PhoneGap-Built iPhone Apps?

... Netflix experience on Windows Media Center • Facebook CEO says IPO a few years out • Microsoft Expected to Debut Updated Search Engine at D: All Things Digital • What Larry Page thinks about Tw...

Coffee in Paris

If you've ever been to Paris and you didn't spend a little time just enjoying the atmosphere with a cup of coffee at one of the city's sideway cafés you're an idiot you missed it. Here's a little help for next time. Gridskipper had a piece recently that featured eight good ...

Lost American Marques: Hupmobile

...regarded as one of the most beautiful American cars ever made. The Cord featured front-wheel-drive, hidden headlights and a V-8 engine by Lycoming, which meant the body had to be converted to fit the ...

The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson

What do pirates have to do with economics? Plenty, according to economist Peter Leeson in his book The Invisible Hook . Leeson starts out looking at the most fundamental of economic texts from the 17th century Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith who argued that self-interest was the "in...

China in the Springtime

My friend Sara Naumann has a good set of resources available on China in the Springtime. According to Sara, "It's a great time to visit China. Bring your rain gear and enjoy mild temperatures and fewer tourist crowds." Sara has a long list of things to do and places to go this...

Steve Vaubel Jewelry

...atic and new, with a rich hammered texture. • Silver alloy with green gold plating • Hidden toggle clasp • About 1¼" wide • Made in USA • 6½" long $1550 Vaubel Faceted Gemstone Ear...

Skype 推出新的资费套餐，每月仅需 6 美元

Skype 近日推出了一个新的资费套餐，每月仅需 6 美元，即可让用户无限制的拨打 40 多个国家的电话。不过该套餐还是有一些限制的，只能呼叫固定电话，手机号码不在套餐的服务范围中。 以下是官方新闻稿： Skype Adds New Unlimited Country Subscriptions in U.S. and Canada Subscriptions give Skype for iPhone app users more options for calling regular phones. San Jose, CA, April 20, 2009 - Skype...

Thailand May as Well Be Closed...

If you've been thinking of going to Thailand on vacation any time soon, you should probably plan on the Philippines or Malaysia instead. I could take a few minutes and try to unravel the politics. But, well, mai pen rai . The truth is simple. Thailand had protests and political unrest a while ...

The Coast of Maine

AquaTerraSky had a nice piece recently on the beauty of coast Maine. Seems a new tour company (Bayliner Discover Journeys) is taking people to the state's coast island and the experience is so good that some National Geographic personnel have gotten involved. If you love misty New England morn...

Foreign Tourists Allowed Back Into Tibet

Tibet will reopen to tourists on April 5th, according to the Associated Press . Since last March Tibet has been closed to foreign tourists. The Chinese government was worried about political unrest. The number of visas available will be limited, but exactly how many tourists will be let back in i...

Live Jazz in Los Angeles

I love live jazz. And there aren't many places with a more vibrant jazz scene than L.A. Gridskipper ran a piece on the Los Angeles jazz scene last month that's worth looking back at. A lot of clubs and music venues around Los Angeles feature jazz nights, but a handful of hardcores have ...

Verizon "Intrigues" With Multi-Screen Phone

...s largest wireless carrier today introduced the Nokia 7205 Intrigue , a stylish clamshell with a hidden-until-lit external display. The Intrigue opens to reveal a large, bright internal display bu...

Next Time You're in Honduras...

AquaTerraSky had a great piece earlier this month on things to do in Honduras. Central America is one of the most neglected travel destinations on earth. Honduras offers beautiful coastlines, natural treasures, and a great deal of history. The AquaTerraSky piece list ten of the country's top...

Virginia is for Lovers (And that Includes Richmond)

AquaTerraSky had a nice piece on Virginia earlier this month. I'm partial to Virginia because, well, I live there. Not in the Eastern side of the state, but out close to where Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia all come together. I don't get to Richmond often. And like all state ca...

Bali Is As Popular As Ever

Globorati has a nice piece this week on the simple fact that Bali is as inviting and as popular as ever. The Globorati article looks specifically at Anantara's new Bali resort in Seminyak. Set along a talcum-powder shore, the intimate retreat opens Friday within walking distance of the island...

Sydney Naked, with Beer...

Gridskipper had a couple of pieces on Sydney recently that were interesting. Most of us know about Australia's proclivity for nudity. Australia has a number of nude beaches, etc. One of the Gridskipper pieces profiles six spots in Sydney were nudity is legal . These include four beaches, a bat...

WagerLog: Track Your Gambling Stats

...rail • Maid Service, Carpet & Window Cleaning, Instant Bids & Online Scheduling - BidMyCleaning.com • tweetCC | Publish & license tweets with Creative Commons • Twitter Perch - Autom...

Turkmenistan Opening Its Doors

I've thought about going to Central Asia someday. I have friends who've been to Northwest China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and even Afghanistan. Now I see from Gading that Turkmenistan is opening up to tourism. The death in 2006 of Stalin-styled dictator Saparmurat Niyazov has loosened the ...

Searching the Deep Enterprise

...en broadly realized for some time that large chunks of the data available on the Internet are "hidden" from conventional search indexing in databases and data files without any sort of stand...

AZ Collection Jewelry

...lliant rows of Swarovski crystals in white, bronze and champagne hues. A polished finish and large, hidden push button clasp round out the rich look. Nickel free. $575 Swarovski Crystal Drop Ear...

GM Fires Robot, Saves TV Commercial

...loiting woman's bodies to sell products. Excuse me... the lady whose subtle curves were all but hidden in a full-length gown? Though meaning no disrespect to female libbers I disarmed the caller b...

Tax Tips

...The Taxman Cometh... And in case you missed it, BusinessWeek had a nifty little piece today about hidden tax tips for entrepreneurs. Vehicle use is a deduction that's often overlooked. There&#...

Death Valley National Park Looking Forward to Decent Wild Flower Year

National Parks Traveler had a nice look today at the coming wild flower season at Death Valley National Park . The Park 's website describes it this way: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million ...

Reasons to Visit France

The people over at Tips for Moms has an interesting list of reasons to visit France available. Poor people can't do math; the title is "10 Reasons" and they only list nine. But they're good reasons. The reasons cover a spectrum from picturesque geography to rugby and grand prix ...

San Diego for Kids

Michelle Locke had a good review earlier this month on the many "things to do" in San Diego that your kids are likely to enjoy. San Diego is an excellent winter destination. It's a warm, family friendly city with an excellent beach. Locke has a lot of insight into the city. She'...

Where Would You Go (in Asia)?

Wendy Perrin over at the Perrin Post asked an excellent question yesterday. If you only had 10 days for a trip to Asia, where would you go? I lived in Asia for years. It would be easy to make that trip a dozen times and never go to the same place twice. I thought about the places I'd like to ...

Sony 在 CES 2009 上推出了超过 70 款新产品

Sony 在今年的 CES 大展上推出了超过 70 款新产品，其中 HUNG 最关注的当然还是 VAIO P。以下是新产品的信息： VAIO Notebook VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC Currently available for pre-orders at www.sony.com/pr/pseries and at select retailers next month for about $900 * Chic, compact design measuring about the length of a business envelope ...

Hamilton Island - the Great Barrier Reef

I spent four years in Australia and I have to admit that until Queensland decided to advertise this job I'd never heard of Hamilton Island. A number of sources have pushed it as "the Best Job in the World" - and I guess it's one of the most successful short term marketing plo...

California: the Butterfly Coast

If you're looking for a truly spectacular nature event this winter, consider California's Butterfly Coast . From mid-October through February each year, early morning crowds of hushed nature lovers gather in California's coastal eucalyptus groves... Basketball-sized clusters of what app...

T-Mobile USA announces Nokia 7510 Supernova

...be available in the US soon via T-Mobile. The Nokia 7510 features the Nokia S40 OS and comes with a hidden external display and three changeable front covers including espresso brown, fatal red and em...

Hidden Agenda Brings together Art and RFID

... Amy Johnston knows how to bring art and technology together. Her concept of Hidden Agenda makes sure that fashion never remains away from technology. For this purpose she used forty five pieces...

Opening the kimono of your IT department

...operations which were previously judged the height of efficiency are scoured for lingering bloat or hidden fat. This is a time of particular worry for CIOs, whose purviews are filled with costs that a...

Jewelry Bargains at JewelryTelevision.com

...celet. The citrine measure approximately 8x6mm. This bracelet measures 5/16 inch in width and has a hidden box clasp. $80 14k White Gold & Diamond Ring 14kt white gold 2.10ctw round diamond...

Digg 2008: A Look Back

...one app has a hidden menu • If you love Windows XP, you'll hate Windows 7 • Android netbooks on their way, likely by 2010 • 11月份全球芯片销售额下降9.8% ...

Moissanite Jewelry

... created Moissanite (approx. 5mm) takes center stage, bezel-set in an elongated U-shaped frame. The hidden bail accommodates an 18" rope chain with a spring ring clasp, which accompanies the piec...

Empty Beaches in Goa

Tourism is Goa has dropped 20% since the terrorist attacks in Mumbai a few weeks ago, according to the Associated Press . Tighter security is at least part of the equation that's got visitors looking elsewhere for a place to spend Christmas break on the beach. Goa officials have banned beach ...

Madeira - Portugal's Hidden Gem

If you're looking for a little sun and sand to replace the wind and snow of Winter, Madeira is a nice get-a-way spot. The island of Madeira is an autonomous part of Portugal, a little north of the Canary Islands, off the coast of Morocco. It's a little over 800 square kilometers and has ...

What's Your Name (Really)?

...gton over at TechCrunch sums it up this way: A constant criticism of MySpace is that real names are hidden when you view someone's profile or interact with them on the site. They're now making...

Tasmania: It's Summer Down Under...

If you're tired of the cold already and you'd like it to be summer again, you can have that pretty much all over the Southern Hemisphere. But I'd particularly recommend Australia. And one of many seldom noticed gems Australia is Tasmania. Larry Rivera has an excellent piece on how to sp...

Wenn die Hausfrau unkeusch Büchsen öffnet

Was macht deine Frau, Verlobte oder Freundin eigentlich so, wenn sie sagt, dass sie ein leckeres Mittagessen aus frischen Zutaten kocht? Vielleicht nimmt sie die Hausmacher- Suppe ja aus der Dose - oder, schlimmer noch, sie trägt nur ihre Unterwäsche, weil sie gerade erst dem Gasableser einen...

Jordan's Eco-Tourism

When you think of eco-tourism, Jordan probably isn't the first place than comes to mind. But the waterfalls and canyons that grace the country, along with the Dead Sea it shares with Israel, are making Jordan a new eco-tourism destination... The Associated Press ran a story recently on the ri...

What's this scalability thing about?

...ld things, it is important to note that these concepts were already there, but unused, uncovered or hidden in the academic environments. It is arguably not until Google came, these concepts have drawn...

Motorola MOTO Jewel now available in the UK

...ilable exclusively at Carphone Warehouse shops for £97.82. It features a curvaceous flip casing, hidden external display, animated screesavers, touch-sensitive controls and a Music Player that synch...

Caye Caulker, Belize

Just five miles north to south and a little more than a mile at it's widest point, Caye Caulker is a Caribbean tropical paradise on the edge of Belize's barrier reef. Concierge.com recently named Caye Caulker on of the World's Sexiest Islands for 2008. It could also be one of the mo...

Is this the Nikon D3x?

There has been a lot of rumours surrounding this camera; are nikon making it, are nikon not, is that a spy photo of it, is it a fake? But someone has claimed this is an official image of the new high end DSLR from Nikon. Supposedly it came up on their website for a very short period of time, a...

There's Never a Bad Time to Go to The Seychelles

Located in the India Ocean northeast of Madagascar, the Seychelles are a tropical island paradise with warm water and beautiful beaches year 'round. Travel Blog Dot Org has some great entries from people who've visited the Seychelles. You'll also find some incredible pictures of the i...

Maybe Not the Right Time to Go to Thailand...

Protesters in Thailand are holding rallies designed to topple the government - which makes me wonder if it's a bad time to fly into Bangkok. The US State Department doesn't have any warnings or alerts up for Thailand at the moment. But Channel NewsAsia calls the situation "tense.&q...

San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort Honored by Travel + Leisure

The San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort has been named to the list of the highest ranking Top 100 Hotels and highest ranking Hotels in Europe in Travel + Leisure's 2008 World's Best Awards readers' poll, a compendium of the very best in travel. The World's Best Awards list ...

Winter Golfing - in the Caribbean

Blair Howard over at About's Golf Travel site has an enticing photo spread on Caribbean golf courses . I love The Aerial shot of the course at The Buccaneer in St. Croix (US Virgin Islands); my wife and I spent a week in the US Virgin Islands a couple of years ago and loved it. Blair'...

DoCoMo拟27亿美元收购印度塔塔电信26%股权

...50 percent speed boost over 3.0 • HOW TO: Build Your Own Local News Application Using Outside.in's API • 中华网投资CEO回购33万余份公司股票 • VMware moves into mobile virtualisation • AVG virus scanner r...

Indonesia Executes Bali Bombers

A number of news sources ( Channel NewsAsia , Associated Press , Agence France Press ) are reporting that The Indonesian government has executed the Bali Bombers . Now many in the travel and hospitality industry in Asia fear that a backlash may soon follow. According to the AP, Imam Samudr...

Tokyo: Harajuku Girls

© EverJean Harajuku Station in Tokyo (along with the surrounding alleys and streets) is the scene of one of Asia's most dynamic young cultures. Adjectives don't really suffice to describe the scene. "Underground culture" is sometimes used to describe youth gatherings in ...

Aquos Fulltouch is my what iPhone 2.0 Could Have Been

...HSDPA radio, an accelerometer, magnetic compass and slide-out keypad. All of that phone goodness is hidden behind that big gorgeous screen. The storage will come from MicroSD and media and internet su...

The Cedars Resort in Bcharre, Lebanon

If you're looking for someplace exotic, someplace with both beauty and history, you may be looking for The Cedars Resort in Bcharre, Lebanon. History and mythology are something not easy to parse. The story of the Cedars of Lebanon - the oldest know piece of literature in the world - is a goo...