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Keyspan’s Cordless Internet Phone

Sean Hayes — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 06:08:12 +0000

Keyspan, a computer peripheral maker announced on Monday that it will be shipping its $79 cordless VoIP Phone Service starting this month. The phone is designed to untether users from their PCs. And yes, you can still call a landline without missing a beat. [Read more]

DirecTV Is Testing Internet Phone Service

Sean Hayes — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:42:30 +0000

As cable companies make strong moves into the arena phone companies have been playing for a long time, DirecTV has finally figured out that it will not be wise for them to stand on the side lines for too long and watch this multibillion dollar industry go to the agile cable TV providers. [Read more]

HP Photosmart 620 - The One That Seduced Me

Anindya — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:22:05 +0000

I am from the tinsel town of Los Angeles. I am successful in all aspects of life except my love life. I know it hurts but can’t help it. My friend wanted to change my world around by trying to fix me up with his cousin, the beautiful, Catherine Zeta Holmes, Oops! [Read more]

Terrorist Threat Alert Issued To Australian Citizens Traveling To Pakistan

Sean Hayes — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:21:08 +0000

The government of Australia has received some intelligence that there is a high probability of an attack on Westerners traveling to Pakistan. Australians are being advised to reconsider or cancel any trips to Pakistan until further notice. [Read more]

4500 Lawsuits Filed Against Prempro Maker Wyeth

Sean Hayes — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:58:28 +0000

The class action lawsuit against Wyeth will go through the jury selection phase on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Prempro, a hormone replacement therapy causes cancer. [Read more]

Walk-in Clinics Coming Soon To 20 Walgreens In Chicago

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:07:37 +0000

Due to the exorbitant healthcare costs Americans incur some creative minds have come up with a solution. Open up walk-in clinics in retail store chains that are run by Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants. [Read more]

Automakers Are Not Happy With Rules To Make Car Roofs Stronger

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:35:59 +0000

Foreign and domestic car manufacturers are lobbying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to relax proposed rules to make car roofs stronger to prevent deaths from rollovers. [Read more]

The Tesla Roadster Is One Electric Car To Watch

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:12:56 +0000

The signature edition of the Tesla Roadster just launched in Los Angeles and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was there to watch the action. The Silicon-based maker of the roadster was offering 100 of its cars for $100,000 each. [Read more]

Dell is facing some serious challenges

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:20:04 +0000

It seems that the bigger companies get the less agile they get. Dell is known for pioneering the direct-to-customer sales model that cuts out the costs associated with running a retail outlets and sharing profits with computer hardware retailers. [Read more]

More than 85% of Vonage VoIP Subscribers have Enhanced 911

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:43:26 +0000

Eighty five percent of Vonage’s subscriber lines now have Enhanced 911 – a feature that automatically allows emergency operators to identify a person’s phone number with a physical address. [Read more]

Global IP Sound extending partnership with Skype

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:18:48 +0000

Global IP Sound (GIPS) has just announced that they will be extending their partnership with Skype so that hardware manufacturers will be able to offer Skype-compatible phones which will use GIPS’ Voice Engine. [Read more]

Are You Booking Your Holidays Online? Better Make Sure The Site Is Legit

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:57:19 +0000

It is very easy these days for fraudsters to set up a website that looks like the legitimate ones that the average person, including yours truly, need to do some due diligence to ensure that the online site they are paying their funds to is not a criminal hiding behind a website. [Read more]

E-learning Companies Could Be Impacted By Blackboard’s Patent

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:51:04 +0000

Blackboard has just been issued a patent on the technology that is used to deliver online education. If their recent lawsuit against a Canadian competitor is anything to go by, the e-learning industry may be in for a shocker. [Read more]

Women With Cosmetic Breast Implants Die More From Suicide Than Cancer

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:25:12 +0000

Findings from a study that involved thousands of participants showed that women with cosmetic breast implants have a lower risk of dying from breast cancer and heart disease, than they of dying by committing suicide. The results of the study were published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. [Read more]

Study Shows Cigarettes And Chewing Tobacco Can Damage The Heart

Sean Hayes — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:52:29 +0000

A recent medical study conducted by Dr. Koon K. Theo, MB, PhD, of the University of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, that involved 27,000 participants from 52 countries, showed that the use of tobacco can affect one’s heart attack risk. [Read more]

Four Bargain Stocks For Your Portfolio

Sean Hayes — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:04:51 +0000

The stock market has been greatly impacted by the sky high prices of oil and the turmoil in the Middle East. Sure there are short term lows in the market, with the NASDAQ being down by 14% from its mid-April high, but that is no reason to be shy about buying stocks now that you can get a bargain prices. [Read more]

10 Real Estate markets that are forecasted to grow the fastest

Sean Hayes — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:19:07 +0000

If you are a real estate investor and want to know where to buy your next investment property, it will only be wise for you to do some digging to find where property values are rising. This kind of information is equally important to those that are in the market to buy and want to know where the deals are. [Read more]

Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone

Sean Hayes — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:00:19 +0000

Palm just launched a GPS solution for Treo users. The kit is preloaded with maps and a GPS receiver that communicates via Bluetooth with Palm Treo 650, 700w and the 700p. It looks like you don’t have to pay the high price auto manufactures charge to get the optional navigation system with your new car. [Read more]

Yahoo And AT&T Launch Photo Sharing Service

Sean Hayes — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:25:51 +0000

Yahoo and AT&T have joined hands to launch a Photo sharing service that will tap into the burgeoning online photo service users that is estimated to grow to 2009, according to InfoTrends. [Read more]

Microsoft’s Zune Portable Media Player To Come Preloaded With Music Videos

Sean Hayes — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:57:12 +0000

It looks like Apple’s iPod is going to have to work a lot harder to retain its market share with Microsoft’s Media Player soon to launch later this month. Just this Thursday, EMI Group Plc, the worlds, third largest music company, announced that…[Read more]

Trendnet ClearSky Bluetooth VoIP Phone kit

Sean Hayes — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:00:19 +0000

The Trendnet ClearSky Bluetooth VoIP Phone Kit enables you to make your Skype and SkypeOut calls without being tethered to your computer or internet connection – within reason of course. [Read more]

Nokia N90

Anindya — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:28:50 +0000

The Nokia N90 is packed with every possible feature you can imagine to the point where the line between cell phone and PDA is starting to get real thin. The N90 is a Bluetooth phone that is equipped with… [Read more]

Ford Motor Company To Cut Production By 21%

Sean Hayes — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:50:46 +0000

As part of Ford Motor Company’s plans to trim inventory to match consumer demand, which has been lagging behind lately, it announced that it will be cutting its fourth quarter production by 21%, much lower than it previously planned. [Read more]

Skin cancer is striking young adults who love to tan

Sean Hayes — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:35:51 +0000

Tanning at spas has become one of the beauty regimens of young adult females who have essentially been led to believe that the tanned skin is the most beautiful. They see how society worships the likes of Paris Hilton, and the bone-skinny and tanned Hollywood stars that are supposedly the standard that everyone is measured by, and they simply copy what they do. [Read more]

Exercise is the prescription for keeping your brain young and fit

Sean Hayes — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:35:46 +0000

If you are not getting some sort of aerobic exercise three times a week, your brain may just be aging at a much faster rate than the brains of those that make the time to exercise. A recent study has shown that there are tremendous benefits to be derived from regular exercise. [Read more]

Ziff Davis’s Electronic Gaming Summit

Sean Hayes — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:07:46 +0000

The Electronic Gaming Summit is held every year in Northern California open only to top industry decision makers by invitation only. How many people do you think are usually invited? If you guessed 100 people, you are right. [Read more]

Sony VAIO® UX180P Micro PC

Sean Hayes — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:38:26 +0000

If carrying your Laptop through the airport or at conferences is getting a bit much for you, or perhaps you just want to travel light and still be able to keep track of your business, happenings on the net, email, etc., then you may want to look into the Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC. [Read more]

GM announced they will cut down new big SUV production

Sean Hayes — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:12:48 +0000

General Motor’s CEO, Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will be cutting down on the production of their big SUVs due to excess inventory and rising gasoline costs that is leading customers to buy more fuel efficient vehicles. [Read more]

FDA puts a stop to the production of unapproved inhalants

Sean Hayes — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:40:50 +0000

Three companies that manufacture inhalants used by people suffering from some breathing disease such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and cystic fibrosis, were told to stop manufacturing their inhalants. The companies affected were, Rotech Healthcare Inc, CCS Medical and Reliant Pharmacy Services. Apparently the drugs the sold in large quantities throughout the country did not provide any discernable relief. [Read more]

Are you a Diabetic who suffers from Night-Eating Syndrome?

Sean Hayes — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:12:59 +0000

Do you eat late at night after dinnertime? You tell yourself you need to finish everything you have on your to do list before you settle down in front of the TV to eat your favorite food or snack and top it off with desert. How much weight have you gained as a result? Are you a diabetic who indulges in this bad habit? If you are, you may be heading for obesity. [Read more]

My Casio EXILIM EX S1 helped me document my sister’s weight loss

Anindya — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 04:44:19 +0000

My younger sister has decided to go on a diet. She has set a goal to lose 10 pounds by the end of the summer. I know it will be a daunting task for her. I am giving her all the moral support she needs. I love her so much and I want to capture her progress in living color. So I decided to buy a Casio Exilim EX S1 to show her how much she is losing. [Read more]

The Versatile Canon Powershot A400

Anindya — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 04:41:46 +0000

Just recently, I did some research on the net about digital cameras and decided to go to the mall in my town to purchase one. I asked the salesman for one that was easy to operate and would give me good pictures, and he quickly showed me the Canon Powershot A400. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A300

Anindya — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 04:12:25 +0000

Hunkering down in a bunker in the hostile terrain of Afghanistan, loneliness and anxiety fill my entire being. I try to overcome my sadness by looking at photographs of wife Jenny and my ten year old son Roger. I remember how excited he was when I gave him a Canon Powershot A300 for his birthday. [Read more]

Let your imagination run wild with the Casio Exilim S3

Anindya — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 02:11:06 +0000

The best birthday gift I have ever received is the Casio Exilim S3 I got from grandma. I know I’ll cherish it for a long time because I needed to purchase one to get my career in the field of photography off the ground. [Read more]

The Canon Powershot A530 brought our family picnic to life

Anindya — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:17:01 +0000

Things couldn’t have been better with the arrival of our Canon Powershot A530. You see we’ve been planning a dayout with the whole family, but just couldn’t find the time to get together. The new camera turned out to be a reason and we settled for Central Park. [Read more]

I Captured An Unforgettable Moment with My Canon Powershot A520

Anindya — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:03:31 +0000

It was a grand day for me, infact more than my son who was going to represent his team in the Hartley football cup. Michael, my son had been an ardent football player since his childhood, and I never knew that he was going to take it up as his full time career. [Read more]

The Canon Powershot A510 - The only camera Grandma feels can capture her essence and beauty

Anindya — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:42:10 +0000

Grandma at 80 is still young at heart and healthy. What makes grandma so very special is her cheerful and radiant presence. Her grandchildren love her, her children adore her and so do her neighbors who get a kick out of her tickling sense of humor. But do you know what her passion is? [Read more]

The Canon Powershot A410 did wonders for my son

Anindya — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:25:14 +0000

Denis is a mischievous boy to say the least. To make matters worse he is also in the habit of shoplifting. What a nightmare it was when his mom accidentally discovered the truth. Denis’ mom tried her level best to free him from what seemed to be an inate need to take something that does not belong to him. [Read more]

A Master of Education in Educational Leadership is your key to Success in Education

Sean Hayes — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:39:02 +0000

If you have aspirations of one day becoming a school administrator, you may want to consider obtaining a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati’s online University program. In just two years, you get you degree - one that is as respected as the one obtained by students that attend classes offline. [Read more]

The 10 Biggest Real Estate Scams – Ignore them, and you could find yourself in the poor house.

Sean Hayes — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:05:28 +0000

So you think you know all there is to know about Real Estate Rip Offs? Well think again. If you are renting now and a mortgage lender or Real Estate Agent has presented you with a proposal that will put you and your family in a home, and the deal seems really fantastic, you may want to wait until read about the 10 biggest Real Estate scams out there. [Read more]

Smoking could increase your alcohol intake

Sean Hayes — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:08:52 +0000

A new study conducted at Texas A & M has uncovered what may not be very obvious to those that drink and smoke. Certainly both habits are not healthy and could lead to health complications later in life. Definitely not all smokers drink, and not all drinkers smoke. But if you fall into the group that likes to combine both, you may want to pay close attention to this article. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A310

Anindya — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:51:45 +0000

Josh owns quite a few digital cameras. But for some reason he seems to crave more digital cameras. He is very picky and always finds some flaw in the cameras he owns, hence his need to find that one that has all the features he’d like to see in his ideal camera. [Read more]

I captured unforgettable moments in Cancun with my Canon Powershot A200

Anindya — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:35:07 +0000

When summer vacation sets in my students want to go somewhere fun to celebrate. After working hard for a whole year they get restless when summer rolls around. And I don’t blame them - college is tough. Anyway, for this summer they have invited me to Cancun Mexico to hang out. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A95

Anindya — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:50:08 +0000

Do you think it is good to spy on your friends? I believe that as long as their is a very good reason for doing it, then it is perfectly ok. Amber my friend loves to spy on her friends for kicks as a way of seeing what they are up to. [Read more]

Capture nature’s beauty with the Canon Powershot A85

Administrator — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:27:32 +0000

We all needed a vacation - a chance to really reconnect with each other. Deciding where we would all have some fun was a daunting task, until Jim our eight-year old suggested that we all go to the Yellow stone national park. My son just loves nature and the great oudoors. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A80

Anindya — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:25:04 +0000

Rover will be participating in his first dog show in about a month from now, and everybody in the family is very excited. Mom has got him a new collar, dad bought a variety of nourishing dog food to keep him fit, and my brother purchased a grooming kit to cut his hair before the show. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A75 - It captures the action like a Pro

Anindya — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:06:48 +0000

The school concert is an annual event my daughter Pam eagerly looks forward to. Every year she plays some major role in it, but this time, because of a sprained ankle she sustained from a bicycle fall she will be a reluctant spectator. [Read more]

HP Pavillion dv 8000t - A multimedia powerhouse

Sean Hayes — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:39:36 +0000

This is a machine for those that want a laptop that is equipped to handle your day to day computing needs as well as play games, DVDs or even editing your own video. It comes in a slick silver-and-black metallic color. It features a full keyboard, Altec Lansing speakers, buttons to control your DVD, Volume, mute, wireless ethernet, and a separate button to pull up a calculator. [Read more]

A Skype Wi-Fi Phone by Belkin soon to hit the market

Sean Hayes — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 17:42:54 +0000

Belkin has announced that they are getting ready to launch a Wi-Fi phone for Skype that will enable Skype users to make domestic and international calls, and low-cost calls to land lines without being connected to their computer. [Read more]

Wait too long to get your Toyota Hybrid and Kiss your Tax Rebate Goodbye

Sean Hayes — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:01:28 +0000

If you don’t know about the tax rebate that you get when you purchase a Toyota Prius, then this is how it works. When you buy a Toyota Prius before October of this year, you will be entitled to a $3,150 tax rebate from Uncle Sam. And if you buy it in October, your tax rebate drops to… [Read more]

Enjoy your adventure with a Canon Powershot A30

Anindya — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:51:04 +0000

Adventure sports is Nelly’s passion. She has been looking for a camera that will help her get some power shots when she goes scuba diving, snow skiing, water skiing and whitewater rafting. [Read more]

The pocket-friendly Canon EOS 10D

Anindya — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:44:45 +0000

Nina had saved all her odd-job money for a gift for her sick brother John. “I know the doctors have given up hope and I want to give him something that he would cherish during his last days. I thought I would get him a professional’s camera, since photography is his passion and the doctors said it was perfectly ok for him to go outdoors as long as he was accompanied. [Read more]

Share those memorable moments with a Canon Powershot A70

Anindya — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:34:22 +0000

“Next week is our neighborhood picnic,” said an excited Mary. “But this time we also have a lot of guests attending. It’s summer vacations and most families have relatives coming over,” said Nancy. “That would make it more fun,” said Ned, who was one of the main organizers. [Read more]

Canon Powershot A60 - Simple and beautifully made

Anindya — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:20:45 +0000

We plan to have a photo and camera exhibition organized by the students of our photography institute. There will be photos of great masters alongside those taken by our budding lensman. In the camera display section there will be various models of the latest gadgets and digital cameras. [Read more]

VoIP will be part of Microsoft’s 2007 unified communications platform

Sean Hayes — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 04:08:06 +0000

Microsoft is finally jumping in to adopt the vast opportunities that exist in the VoIP world. It just recently announced that it will be upgrading its Microsoft Office Communications server 2007 to include support for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). [Read more]

Coke machines now accept credit cards

Sean Hayes — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:50:04 +0000

Technology has finally made it possible for you to use your credit or debit card to buy a drink from a vending machine. The days of using quarters, dimes and nickels to buy drinks from a vending machine may be numbered. I guess my concern here is, will someone figure out how to hack the machine and steal people’s credit card information… [Read more]

Study shows that Tylenol may harm your liver

Sean Hayes — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:22:55 +0000

If you are taking Tylenol for your pains and aches you must take the time to read this article. The study that revealed this disturbing news was sponsored by Purdue Pharma while they were working on developing a pill that combined acetaminophen and an opiod. As a result of their findings… [Read more]

Sightspeed transforms your PC or Mac into a video phone

Sean Hayes — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:42:14 +0000

Sightspeed makes it possible for you to turn you PC or Mac into a video phone that you can use to call your friends and family members. And the good news is you can download their patented software free of charge. But if you want to do more, like shoot a video message that is 60 seconds in length instead of 30 seconds, or want the features listed below, you may want to… [Read more]

GM’s little red Corvette is still waxing strong

Sean Hayes — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:19:03 +0000

In spite of all the trouble GM is having with overall slump in automobile sales, the GM’s Corvette division is holding its own. In fact, Corvette sales seem to be going up. Surely, GM is not making piles of cash from selling corvettes, but the sports car is doing exactly what it is designed to do - which is to keep GM’s brand name in the spotlight. [Read more]

Samsung Digimax V70

Anindya — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:40:24 +0000

Mark had been thinking for the past few days as to what birthday present he should buy for his grandson. It probably becomes even harder as one grows old, and run out of ideas. [Read more]

Samsung Digimax V4 is the choosy photographer’s favorite

Anindya — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:43:24 +0000

Have you come across anyone who is extremely choosy about everything? If not, then you should meet me. There aren’t too many things that I do not find fault with. Yes, I’ll say it now, I am hard to please, especially when it comes to gadgets. But I must say that I have tried hard to find fault with my Samsung Digimax V4, and I found not succeeded yet. [Read more]

Samsung Digimax V6

Anindya — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:39:34 +0000

Sarah excitedly told me how eager she is to get her hands on her next pay check so that she can by a Samsung Digimax V6 digital camera. I asked her what the big deal was about the digital camera? [Read more]

Samsung Digimax V5

Anindya — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:22:07 +0000

Do you have any friend of yours who is ostentatious and boastful? I am asking because I have one and I am paying the price. He is none other than Ricardo who gleefully flaunts everything he owns including his shabby dressing. His latest crush is the Samsung Digimax V5, a multi faceted digital camera. And guess what, he bragged about what a great camera it was. [Read more]

Fujifilm Finepix A330 - Great at Macro Imaging

Anindya — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:01:18 +0000

Wildlife photography has been my daughter Sonia’s childhood passion. Now she has added a new dimension to it. She has been studying insects and wants to create an archive of the images of the various species of insects she’s been studying. [Read more]

The Fuji Finepix S5000 - An expert at capturing distant subjects

Anindya — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:00:10 +0000

Mary and I met for coffee after not seeing each other for a few years. “How’s your work going? I asked, a bit curious about what she’s been up to since she is a friend I admire so much for her numberous accomplishments. [Read more]

The slim ’n’ stylish Casio Exilim Z55

Anindya — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:16:34 +0000

The things that really grab the attention of Mariah, the coolest lady in our neighborhood, are real cool and stylish gadgets and fast convertibles. That is what her cousin, John, told me once. That is why she sports a sleek Mercedes convertible, a razor thin cell phone, stilettos, and only eats salads for lunch. [Read more]

Casio Exilim EX-Z30 takes image streaming to a whole new level

Anindya — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:21:08 +0000

“I wanted to send some images of our college excursion to Susan, my sis. When I told her so over the phone, she said, “I am bored of still photos. So don’t send me any.” Though I debated with her about it for sometime, I too wanted to find a new way to record the special moments of our trip. [Read more]

Chrysler planning to offer employee discounts this summer

Sean Hayes — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:36:16 +0000

Chrysler is gearing up to offer employee discounts to consumers this summer in an effort to reduce their 2006 inventory and make room for 2007 models. Chrysler has been having a lot of problems moving their trucks and SUVs because of fierce competition from imports as well as the popular GM and ford truck and SUV brands. [Read more]

The web-friendly Casio Exilim Z4U

Anindya — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:58:58 +0000

My business partner Mary came up with the idea of creating an image album on our travelogue website. “I want to find an easy way to create a photo album on our site,” she told me and my wife Martha, the other day. Martha, a shutterbug by passion, came up with an instant solution. “Get hold of a Casio Exilim Z4U. [Read more]

Casio Exilim Z10 - Easy to operate

Administrator — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:53:21 +0000

Grandmother is going globetrotting, and everyone in the family is busy helping her gear up for her big flight. Dad is planning her trip, Moms packing her bags, Sis is readying her safety kit, and uncle is getting her passport and visa details. So what am I to do? [Read more]

Manage your mortgage and save a bunch

Sean Hayes — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:24:54 +0000

Are you just paying your mortgage and other home equity lines of credit without looking into how you can manage your debt to put money in your pocket? This article is perfect for you if you have multiple Home-equity lines of credit, have up to 20% equity in your home, or have paid off your home and wondering what to do next. [Read more]

Businessweek Online and eLearners.com teaming up to offer online education

Administrator — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:56:08 +0000

There is a boom in online education especially among professionals who would like to improve their careers by learning new skills or a higher university degree. Aferall it has been proven that professionals with higher levels of education generally earn more than their counterparts who do not have the same level of education. eLearners.com and Businessweek online have teamed up to offer the readers of Businessweek Online the opportunity to learn online. [Read more]

An experienced professional can still benefit from an online education

Sean Hayes — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:53:36 +0000

Business executives are finding out that an extensive business experience does not necessarily mean that they have all the skills they need to fully understand all aspects of their business. Surely, there is division of labor in most corporate settings, but knowledge of how various aspects of business operate is bound to greatly improve one’s value in an organization as well as greatly enhance one’s ability to better understand and implement business strategies. [Read more]

Are you forcing your kids to inhale the smoke from your cigarette?

Sean Hayes — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:53:11 +0000

Sure you may wind down your window when you smoking and driving. Sure you go outside to smoke a few sticks after dinner and junior comes outside to hand out with you and catch that cool breeze. Sure you bark at him when he tries to pick up your cigarette butts. [Read more]

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce the risk of developing nuclear cataracts

Sean Hayes — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:16:38 +0000

One of the eye diseases that strike people as they age is cataracts - the clouding of the lens of the eye. Studies show that if you have more antioxidants in your diet, your chances of developing cataracts as you get older significantly diminishes. [Read more]

Sanyo VPC-J1 Xacti - A Pro at capturing great images

Anindya — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:02:04 +0000

“Rosalene, your assignment is aimed at getting the best images of the places you are visiting. I want the presentation to be perfect when you are back,” said Robert, my boss. “Yes, boss. Don’t worry I’ll get the job done with my Sanyo VPC-J1 Xacti.” [Read more]

The two-in-one Sanyo VPC C4 is a perfect travel mate

Anindya — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:43:37 +0000

Travelling light is very important for my dad. A few weeks ago he said, “Hey Jenny, can you find out about a handy digital camera I could carry for my summer trip to the hills. I am too old to carry too much.” So yesterday, I told him about the two-in-one Sanyo VPC C4. However, Dad was a bit difficult to convince. [Read more]

Sony Ericsson K610im - Putting the internet in our hands

Sean Hayes — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 04:34:41 +0000

Finally, Sony Ericsson has made a move that has proven to everyone that they understand mobile telephone trends. The K610im is equipped to handle iMail, Web browsing, iMMS. The phone is also equipped with a 2 Megapixel camera. [Read more]

Blu-Ray Equipped Sony Vaio AR Premium Has Been Launched

Sean Hayes — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:33:10 +0000

DVD Player buffs and video editing ethusiasts will love the new Sony Vaio AR Premium, but not its $3,500 price tag. The video quality on this Sony laptop is yet to be matched by any other laptop in its category. It is loaded with the latest technology, and a lot of bells and whistles, but its battery will not last beyond 30 minutes if you are watching a DVD. [Read more]

Educators to be first to test the $100 Laptop

Sean Hayes — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:46:20 +0000

Educators will be the first to test the $100 Laptop that only needs cranking to generate the electricity that powers it. And the testing will take place at the National Educational Computing Conference scheduled to take place in San Diego, July 5 through the 7th. [Read more]

SSP-M4SV -A Skype Conferencing Device

Sean Hayes — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:06:30 +0000

Getting four people on a conference call using one Skpe Account is now a cinch. The SSP-M4SV Multi Conference device is your ticket to reducing the cost of conference calls. Chatting with friends, family members, and business associates has just been made much easier. [Read more]

Vonage sued by Verizon over alleged patent infringement

Sean Hayes — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:17:53 +0000

It seems Vonage is having a hard time these days. The same week it announces its IPO, Skype declares that it is offering a free phone calls to U.S. and Canada. And now this - Verizon claiming in a lawsuit filed on June 12 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, that Vonage infringed on seven of its VoIP patents. [Read more]

Capture crystal clear images with the Casio QV-R62

Anindya — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:57:41 +0000

Susan, my sweet wife, and I agreed when we were about to have our first baby, that Special moments must be captured forever. “But I would love to be get ready for when our baby comes so that we never miss one precious moment. And I’m afraid the clunker we have now just won’t do.” [Read more]

Casio QV R40 - Leading the point and shoot category

Anindya — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:45:04 +0000

My Friend and colleague, Peter, had a distant look in his eyes. I knew what he was daydreaming about: the Alps. After a hectic year, he was finally taking a summer trip to the Alps. “It’s the mountains that you are gazing at?” I nudged him. Peter smiled and said, “Not really, Sam. I am imagining what it would be like taking those awesome shots with my new Casio QV-R40, a 4.0 megapixel digital camera.” [Read more]

Toyota Avalon and Chevy Impala are rated “Good” for Side Impact Safety

Sean Hayes — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:36:50 +0000

The most recent car crash tests conducted by the private car crash testing organization, Insurance Institute of Highway safety, have declared Toyota Avalon and Chevy Impala their best cars for side impact safety. The test conduct by the institute is different from the side impact safety test conducted by the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [Read more]

Starter-Interrupt Device Is The New High-tech Repo Man

Sean Hayes — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:34:48 +0000

Is it a matter of time before the Repo man becomes extinct? It certainly looks like it, especially if the rate at which auto dealerships adopt a new high tech gadget that lets them sell cars to customers with poor credit scores. The new device, known as a Starter-Interrupter… [Read more]

E-Commerce University Now Offering Ecommerce Law Programs

Sean Hayes — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:42:48 +0000

Ecommerce is a relatively new and untamed arena that keeps changing by the day. New laws, policies and regulations from multiple regions of the world have made online business quite a minefield to navigate for most well-established companies. This is where E-commerce University has carved its own niche. [Read more]

Nikon Coolpix 7900 - Confidence, Elegance and Performance

Anindya — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:43:17 +0000

Camera X enters the room, looking smug and nose high up in the air. Nikon Coolpix 7900 is sitting by the window, a petite frame with sleek looks. Camera X pokes Nikon in the ribs and says haughtily: Hey you! Move out of my way. [Read more]

Nikon Coolpix 5900 - Easy operations, exquisite pictures

Anindya — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:29:21 +0000

Rick: Don’t you think you are too hung up on the Nikon Coolpix 5900? I simply cannot understand what the hullabaloo is all about? And why can’t we buy any other model? [Read more]

Nikon Coolpix 3700 - Born to deliver crystal clear pictures

Anindya — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:12:03 +0000

Miranda did not attend Eminem’s live concert, but she is not that upset about missing out on the chance of a lifetime to watch Eminem up close and personal. You see she has just got hold of the pictures and video clips that her brother shot on his Nikon Coolpix 3700 during the show and they are as good as the real thing, even better, as Miranda would like her friends to believe. [Read more]