Dec
14
If you have been inundated with junk mail such as “pre-approved” credit card applications or insurance offers, check out OptOutPrescreen.com
OptOutPrescreen.com is the official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to opt-in or opt-out of firm offers of credit and insurance.
According to their website “Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act [...]
Dec
13
Avoid telemarketing calls via the National Do Not Call Registry
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If you have been bothered by unwanted telemarketing calls, register your phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry
According to their website “Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website.”
If you ever wondered what [...]
Dec
12
If you ever use public Wi-Fi service to access the internet, you may find the USA Today story Watch out for the ‘evil twin’ when using public Wi-Fi interesting as it discusses some of the latest security issues.
Here is a summary…
ISSUES
1. Computer criminals are now setting up “free public wi-fi” access points (in the vicinity [...]
Dec
11
Recreate your favorite restaurant meals via www.topsecretrecipes.com
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If you are looking to spice up the menu for your next catered event… your next take to work lunch… or your next home meal, check out www.topsecretrecipes.com
www.topsecretrecipes.com specializes in cloning popular restaurant meals, sauces, dressings, desserts, drinks, etc. Everything from Applebee’s® Low-Fat Asian Chicken Salad to Jamba Juice® Smoothies to the Soup Nazi’s [...]
Dec
10
Easily access all your instant messaging services from anywhere via www.meebo.com
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If you are looking for an easy way to access all your instant messaging services from anywhere, check out www.meebo.com
What’s so special about www.meebo.com? www.meebo.com consolidates the most popular instant messaging services (AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and Jabber) into one web based application. Therefore no downloads are required… which is critical [...]
Dec
7
JetBlue Airways will begin offering on Dec. 11 limited in-flight broadband Wi-Fi service
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If you are looking to catch up on emails during your next airline flight, you will be glad to know JetBlue Airways will begin offering on Dec. 11 limited in-flight broadband Wi-Fi service.
According to the USA Today story JetBlue to offer some in-flight Wi-Fi for e-mail, messaging, the service is currently limited… available only on [...]
Dec
6
AT&T announced they will open its network starting immediately to phones and other devices it doesn’t sell
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Last week I reported that “Verizon Wireless announced that it will open its network in ‘08 to phones and other devices it doesn’t sell“, well AT&T has joined the party announcing they too will open its network starting immediately to phones and other devices it doesn’t sell. For details, see the USA Today [...]
Dec
5
What colors are in style?
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If you are in the process of deciding on a color for your new car, new product, company brand, etc., you might find DuPont’s press release Global Color Popularity Ratings for Vehicles interesting.
DuPont’s annual report reveals that after a six year reign, silver is no longer the top color choice for new vehicles. Consumers [...]
Dec
4
Easily check traffic conditions with Microsoft’s Live Search Maps
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If you are like me and make it a high priority to avoid sitting in traffic, check out Microsoft’s Live Search Maps at http://maps.live.com/ and choose the “Check Traffic” option (left side menu). This will bring up a map of the USA with icons indicating the major cities with live traffic reports. You [...]
Dec
3
Sony’s new e-book reader “PRS-505″ competes with Amazon’s “Kindle”
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A few weeks ago I reported on Amazon’s new e-book reader “Kindle”, Sony recently launched a competing product called the “PRS-505″.
USA Today did a story “E-book readers by Sony, Amazon have their charms” comparing the two products. See my table below highlighting the key variables.
In summary, although the PRS-505 is cheaper, slightly lighter, and [...]