Friday, June 27, 2008

The iPhone, one year later

One year after Apple's iPhone made its debut in a frenzy of consumer lust, much of the hubbub may have died down but the story is just getting interesting.

In just a year, the iPhone has had a clear impact on the way smartphones and mobile software in general are now designed, and has raised consumer interest--especially in the U.S.--in the concept of truly mobile access to the Internet. But Apple has struggled to find the right price for the iPhone, manage its supply chain, and limit the ability of hackers to get total control over the iPhone. more...

Source: Cnet.com
Related story: 3G iPhone

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Chapters - Three free e-books until June 26, Noon

These three e-books are available for download:

Miriam Toews - A Complicated Kindness
Miriam Toews' A Complicated Kindness won the Governor General's Award and was a Giller Prize Finalist.Your download also includes the first chapter of Miriam Toews' new book, The Flying Troutmans, on sale September 2, 2008.

Paul Quarrington - King Leary
Paul Quarrington's King Leary was selected as the 2008 CBC Canada Reads winner, and was the winner of the 1988 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour!Your download includes the first chapter of Paul Quarrington's recently published novel, The Ravine.

Peter Robinson - Friend of the Devil
Peter Robinson is the recipient of numerous awards for his Inspector Banks detective fiction bestsellers.Your download of Friend of the Devil includes a sneak peek of Peter Robinson's new novel, All the Colours of Darkness, on sale September 30, 2008!

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/download/dl_main-artnb.html?EMS_MID=EMSx321x8381&pticket=ektgzs55lx0nyf45ypnknt45Tj0y25f08J0aoxxj418qycd39Vs%3d

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Firefox Free Download! Over 8,000,000 downloads in 24 hours!

Amazing work! Over 8,000,000 downloads in 24 hours!
Thanks to your support there were over 8 million downloads of Firefox 3 in 24 hours! Please be patient while our judges and Guinness validate our record attempt.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Special Treat for those who read my blog regularly

For those who read my blog regularly, you know that I will post some good deals from time to time. A free McDonald Iced-Coffee this Thursday! Here is the link:


If anybody wants freebies and deals from time to time, all you have to do is to submit your email address on the right of this blog and you will receive an update of this blog.

Enjoy!!

Philadelphia revives Wi-Fi project

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia revived an effort on Tuesday to provide free citywide wireless Internet access in a project to be run by a new group of investors.

The city aims to provide free-of-charge outdoor Web access throughout its 135 square miles, which would be the largest area covered by public Wi-Fi of any U.S. city. Read More...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hypermiling tips

Hypermiling tips
Source: Wheel.ca
How to hypermile, according to expert Wayne Gerdes:

Maintenance
Inflate your tires to the recommended maximum.
If it's not already equipped, install a fuel-consumption display gauge in your car.
Switch to synthetic oil.
Remove excess weight from your car and roof racks when possible.
Change your air filter annually.

Basic driving habits
Don't let your car warm up in winter – new technologies have made it unnecessary.
Avoid heavy braking.
Avoid quick acceleration.
Always drive the speed limit, or just below.
Always drive in the right lane.
Turn off your car's air conditioner, or use it sparingly.
Plan your route to avoid congestion, hills and left turns.
Avoid idling.

Advanced driving techniques
Drive without braking: Imagine that your brakes are limited or degraded. This means driving slower, creating buffers between your car and the vehicle in front of you, and looking far ahead to predict traffic flow.
Drive with load: Instead of using cruise control when driving in hilly territory, keep your foot locked in the same position on the gas pedal. Allow your speed to drop as you climb a hill and rise when you go downhill.
Drive with buffers: To drastically improve fuel efficiency in congested traffic, leave three car lengths between you and the car in front. As traffic speeds up and slows down, the buffer allows you to avoid braking and fast acceleration.

Parking tips
Park in back corners to avoid braking for pedestrian traffic near entrances.
Park in the highest spot of a parking lot to take advantage of gravity – coast to a stop, and roll downhill to get started.
In double rows, roll through the first spot to park facing outward.

Source from Wheel.ca

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

3G iPhone is coming July 11, 2008.

The new 3G iPhone will be coming to Canada on July 11, 2008 exclusive to Rogers. The iPhone included the phone, iPod, and Internet in one fast 3G device. Starting at $199 with 8G version and $299 for 16G version. Learn more

http://www.apple.com/iphone/