Billboard Cameras
Posted on May 31, 2008 - Filed Under Advertising, General | Leave a Comment
In advertising, success is assured and money is made by those who figure out how to measure everything — to find out the who, what, how, when, where, and why. All of that is pretty easy on the Internet, determining exactly who is seeing your ads and targeting your market very precisely.
Read More..>>Font Finder
Posted on May 30, 2008 - Filed Under General, Site News | Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted to identify what kind of font was used, say in some company logo or website? Perhaps you are working on your own design and have seen a font in usage that you know would be just perfect, but don’t have a clue what it’s called.
Read More..>>Kindle the Flame
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon | 1 Comment
Just got off the phone with my brother who was waxing wildly about his newest pet device, the Amazon Kindle. Seems he bought himself one for his birthday next week (note to self - don’t forget card)!
At originally $399 and now $359, the Kindle leaves a lot to be desired from the bargain hunters […]
Heavy Metal
Posted on May 27, 2008 - Filed Under General, Health | Leave a Comment
Are kids exposed to excessive amounts of lead early in life more likely to be law-breakers as adults?
Lead contamination is found most in dust and soil, but also from lead water pipes or pollution. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have looked statistically at how lead levels affect the risk of being […]
Early Fees
Posted on May 27, 2008 - Filed Under General, Telephone | Leave a Comment
You’re always subject to late fees when you don’t pay your bills on time but cellphone service providers have been more known for their early fees. Ever decided a few months into a one or two year contract that you weren’t happy with the service, reception, billing, or whatever and thought you would just cancel?
Read More..>>452 Million
Posted on May 25, 2008 - Filed Under General, Politics, Space | Leave a Comment
The Phoenix has landed! Touchdown was accomplished this evening in the northern reaches of Mars, apparently without incident.
We managed to get it there for only $452 million. That’s just over a dollar a mile for the trip. Not too bad ’cause that’s the cost of the vehicle plus the gas.
Google Sites
Posted on May 24, 2008 - Filed Under Google, Google Apps | Leave a Comment
Google this week opened up and announced that the Google Sites app was available for use. Though it was first launched about three moths ago, it was initially limited to use by companies and organizations.
Sites is yet another tool incorporated into Google Apps and owes its existence to the Google purchase of JotSpot last year. […]
Book Search
Posted on May 23, 2008 - Filed Under Google, Microsoft | Leave a Comment
Microsoft announced it is ending a project to scan millions of books and scholarly articles and make them available on the Web. This comes shortly behind them saying they would focus search efforts on certain areas where they find opportunities to compete with Google. Good luck on finding those.
Read More..>>Instant Watching
Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under General, Internet, Television | 1 Comment
If you are a movie lover, one thing you probably don’t like is having to get in the car and drive somewhere, like to a theater or video store.
With the quality of systems available at home now, and the prices at the theater, you almost wonder if there will come a time when, like the […]
Check to Check
Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under Airlines, Economy, General | Leave a Comment
American Airlines wants to get closer to you. Well, to your checkbook at least. Starting in June, they will begin charging $15 to check a bag on your flight.
Many airlines already have a charge, often $25 or so, to check a second bag. Now you will be unable to carry anything for ‘free’ except