Monday, June 28, 2010

Trivia # 011

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Did you know...

... that today is Tomatoes Not Poisonous Day? A member
of the nightshade family, tomatoes were once considered
poisonous. In 1820, Robert Gibbon Johnson, despite
warnings that the tomato's poison would turn his blood
to acid, told the cheering spectators that he planned
to eat an entire basket and survive. The story goes
that thousands of eager spectators turned out to watch
Johnson die after eating the poisonous fruits, and were
shocked when he lived. Enjoy a tomato today!

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Monday, June 21, 2010

Trivia #010

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Did you know...

... that today is World Peace and Prayer Day? Arvol
Looking Horse, 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred
White Buffalo Calf Pipe for the Lakota, Dakota and
Nakota Sioux Nation, declared June 21 as a day to begin
global healing by returning to sacred places and
praying for world peace and harmony. Spread a little
peace amongst those you come across today.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

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"Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is
soap-on-a-rope."

-- Bill Cosby

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Friday, June 18, 2010

21 Guns by Greenday and the Cast of American Idiots

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One of my favorite Greenday songs. Enjoy.



Lyrics:
Do you know what’s worth fighting for?
When it’s not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?

Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You’re in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

When you’re at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul

Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn’t pass
Nothing’s ever built to last
You’re in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?

When it’s time to live and let die
And you can’t get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You’re in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

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"Know yourself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as
conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
-- Ann Landers

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Apple's Worst Enemies?

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Microsoft
From the acrimonious 'look-and-feel' lawsuit that accused Microsoft of stealing the idea of the Windows GUI to the PC-vs-Mac marketing campaign, the rivalry between these two companies is as bitter as ever.
HTC
Clearly the phone hardware manufacturer struck a nerve with the folks at Apple with its popular Android-powered Nexus One--predictably, Apple drew its legal fangs claiming 'Copycat!' in the courts in March
HP
With its pick-up of Palm and rumors of a new tablet in the works for third quarter, partners can expect HP to sell them on the prospect of an iPad killer very soon
Adobe
Steve Jobs didn't make many friends at Adobe this spring with his open letter to the company dissing Flash and promising that Apple has no plans to support Flash players in the iPad or iPhone any time soon.
Asus
The company that single-handedly jump started the netbook market is gunning for the iPad with its derivatively named EeePad, due out early 2011. It'll have an apps store and unlike iPad, it'll support Flash.
Google
Google's "Droid Does" marketing campaign is proof positive that it wants a bigger piece of the smartphone market with its Android platform and it plans on aggressively pursuing potential and existing iPhone customers to get it
Dell
With its legions of already loyal laptop customers and its own iPad tablet knock-off hitting the markets soon, Dell is another reliably painful thorn in Apple's side
Amazon.com
The Kindle-maker saw its eReader position threatened in January when Apple introduced its iPad tablet computer that came with a preinstalled eReader. Not to mention, Apple had negotiated deals with top booksellers that disrupted Amazon’s pricing plan to promote eBook sales.
from: channelinsider written by ericka chickowski

I have read this in my email inbox and want to share it with you. I know I am quite posting an article about Apple, maybe its just because I am also interested in their inventions. I am an avid fan of high-tech gadgets and wishing that someday I could own one.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

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"Laughter is much more important than applause.
Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward."
-- Carol Channing

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Just for Fun

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Take a laugh!!! hahaha.

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Friday, June 11, 2010

Baby Smoking

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Dismayed on this video. It is said that this baby is only 2 years old and yet he is a terrible smoker. Very unlucky boy growing in that kind of family. Don't they know that it is bad for his health?

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Facts About Apple

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Got this article very interesting. Finding out the vendor of the famous iPad and Iphone in the world, inside and out. Check this out:
  • Apple was founded on April Fools Day in 1976.
  • Its first slogan was "Byte into an Apple."
  • The first product the company sold was just a computer kit, Apple I, which came with a motherboard, CPU and RAM.
  • The Apple IIe spent the longest time on shelf among all other Apple models, lasting on the market for almost 11 years.
  • Before Apple hit it out of the park with the Macintosh brand, it crashed and burned with the Apple III and Apple Lisa--both were regarded as important technological advancements for the company but neither took off with buyers.
  • Lisa was the first PC to use a GUI. For years, Apple locked horns with Microsoft in the courts with what many regard as a well-founded claim that the company stole Lisa's 'look and feel' for Windows.
  • Apple's rise as a marketing super power first started with its landmark Macintosh launch commercial during the 1984 Super Bowl, a stylistic video directed by Ridley Scott.
  • After being dominated by Wintel computers for much of the 1990s, Apple revamped its image with the iMac in 1998, which helped make the year the first profitable one in three years.
  • Many Apple fanboys may not know it, but in 1997 Microsoft helped float Apple during some of its darkest days with a $150 million investment.
  • Today Apple has more than 34,000 employees.
  • In 2009 Apple brought in $42.91 billion in revenue.
  • At the end of May, 2010, Apple's market capitalization was measured at $222.12 billion.
  • That market cap measurement was significant, as Apple beat out Microsoft's $219.18 billion--proof to many that Apple is now more valuable than Microsoft.
  • Apple has the most valuable brand and repurchase loyalty of any computer manufacturer, according to J.D. Power.
  • There are currently over 200,000 applications available through the Apple Apps Store.
  • In its first month on the market, iPad shipped out to 1 million users.
  • In addition to its resellers and Apple Store distribution channels, the company chose to partner with Best Buy to push out the iPad.
  • Apple has long had an on-again-off-again with channel partners, particularly since the unveiling of the first Apple Store in 2001.
  • Three years after that first store opened, a number of Apple resellers filed suit against the company claiming that it offered the official stores bigger discounts and a more reliable product pipeline than to independent dealers.
  • Apple eventually settled with the plaintiffs with that suit, but rumors still persist amongst partners that the practices still exist.
  • Some Apple partners believe that the launch of the iPad may actually have started a new era in opportunities for those in the channel who can help businesses to integrate the device into enterprises.
  • Apple may be looking to reconnect with the channel--it recently launched a new channel site that offers greater transparency into its channel ecosystem and what roles the company sees various partner types taking with customers.
  • In concert with its sleek marketing legacy, Apple has also kept a tight reign over product prototypes and pre-release announcements.
  • However, this spring the company suffered a big black eye when an Apple engineer left a prototype 4G iPhone on a beer garden barstool.
  • When the man who found it sold it to tech news outlet Gizmodo, Apple may have made matters worse from a PR perspective when it pushed to have the home of the Gizmodo's newsman in charge searched and his computer belongings seized. from:channelinsider

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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Inspirational Quote

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"Our lives improve only when we take chances -- and
the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be
honest with ourselves."
-- Walter Anderson

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Saturday, June 5, 2010

10 Smartphones That Are Making the Biggest Impact in 2010

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HTC Droid Incredible
The HTC Droid Incredible is arguably the best Android-based phone to hit store shelves in 2010. The device features an 8-megapixel camera; the ability to quickly share items with Facebook, Flickr and other services; and access to Google's Android Market. It boasts 8GB of storage, GPS functionality and a touch-capable 3.7-inch display. And all the while, it has unleashed appealing features that have helped Android outpace the iPhone and helped HTC become a major force in today's mobile market. The Droid Incredible is available on Verizon Wireless' network for $200 with a contract.

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide
T-Mobile's MyTouch 3G Slide isn't the most capable product to be released in 2010, but it certainly fits the bill for entertainment. The device, which boasts a 3.4-inch display and a slide-out physical keyboard, runs Android OS. It also offers access to Google's Android Market. Since the MyTouch 3G Slide hasn't been released yet, it's tough to say how the market will react. But it could usher in a new method of typing. The device features a "Swype" touch keyboard, so, rather than click each key individually, consumers can simply slide their finger over the screen from one key to another to type out the word they want. It's a neat new technology that could be popularized by the device. It goes on sale June 2.

BlackBerry Bold 9650
RIM's BlackBerry Bold smartphone has been available since 2009. But what it lacks in youth, it makes up for in outstanding corporate features. The device eschews the allure of a touch screen, and instead offers the familiar QWERTY physical keyboard. It boasts 3G connectivity, GPS and WiFi. Plus, users can use the device as a tethered modem. And that's where RIM's Bold stands out. It might not be the flashiest phone on the market, but it has arguably made the biggest impact on corporate users. So far, Apple's iPhone and Google's Android OS haven't appealed to the corporate world. Only RIM's BlackBerry has achieved that.

Palm Pre Plus
The Palm Pre Plus might not be the obvious candidate to be included in a roundup of the most important smartphones of 2010, but it shouldn't be underestimated. The Palm Pre Plus features Palm's WebOS platform. And although it's far behind iPhone OS and Android OS, the software caught its stride in the Pre Plus. So much, in fact, that it was one of the main reasons why HP decided to acquire Palm for $1.2 billion. Plus, it's available at Verizon Wireless for just $49.99 after entering into a two-year contract and applying rebates. It's a fine choice for smartphone seekers on a budget.

HTC HD2
HTC's HD2 could be the best Windows Mobile device on the market. And that's precisely why it made it into this roundup. The device, which boasts a 4.3-inch display, runs Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.5. And although the company's mobile operating system will be replaced in the coming months, HTC's HD2 shows that with the right strategy and a little design help thrown in, Windows Mobile really can work in today's market. That said, the device runs on T-Mobile's network, so the majority of customers just aren't realizing that. Regardless, the device is worth considering for those who don't mind spending $200 for a smartphone.

BlackBerry Tour
RIM's BlackBerry Tour is the company's response to the Bold on AT&T's network. The Tour is available to Verizon Wireless customers and boasts many of the same features as the Bold. It offers RIM's physical keyboard, access to Verizon's 3G network and more. It also doubles as a tethering modem for those who want to use the smartphone to connect to the Web on a laptop. Like the Bold, it is a go-to enterprise device. It's available for just $100 with a new contract at Verizon.

HTC Evo 4G
The Evo 4G hasn't hit store shelves yet—it's scheduled to be released on June 4—but it could have a major impact on the future of the smartphone business. The device, which is available only on Sprint, will run on the company's 4G network. It also connects to wireless networks in 3G when 4G connectivity isn't available. Admittedly, the device likely won't sell well compared with some of the other devices on the market. But if it sells as well as Sprint and HTC hope, it could spur a significant uptick in 4G availability across the United States on all networks. The HTC Evo 4G, which will go on sale for $200, is one to watch.

LG Expo
The LG Expo is a glimpse into what the future of smartphones might be like. The device runs Windows Mobile 6.5, which isn't necessarily the most exciting thing. But what it lacks in its operating system, it makes up for with a projector. The device allows users to project images on a screen with up to 66-inch diagonal measurement. That said, it will only work if a user buys an integrated Pico projector with it. Once they do, the device is capable of projecting "presentations, Web pages, videos and photos." Look for this functionality in more phones going forward.

Google Nexus One
Google's Nexus One is included in this roundup more for what it didn't do right than what it did correctly. When Google announced the device, it had grand plans. Not only would it offer functionality that would best other Android-based phones on the market, but it would also be offered online. The company hoped to cut out the middleman—carriers—and sell the phone directly to consumers. It was a risk, and it didn't pay off. The Nexus One isn't the success that Google thought it would be. But it has taught the rest of the market what not to do with a smartphone. And that should be acknowledged.

Apple iPhone
Apple's iPhone, a perennial favorite, undoubtedly provides the biggest impact on the smartphone market. The device has been the standard by which all other devices since its launch have been compared. In most cases, the other smartphones fall short. Apple's iPhone has revolutionized the mobile space and ensured that going forward, innovation will drive sales. As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 4G, another solid year will almost undoubtedly await the hardware giant.
from: eweek by Don Reisinger

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Top Droppers for May 2010

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Thank you very much for your support. I am not active in blogging these past few months but you continue to visit my blog site and I really really appreciate it a lot. Thank you guys especially to my TOP DROPPERS.

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