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If you are still considering purchasing a new iPhone 3G, you will be happy to know Best Buy will be carrying it starting September 7th.
According to the Assosciated Press story Best Buy becomes first independent iPhone retailer by Peter Svensson…
“August 13, 2008 - New York - Best Buy Co.  will start selling the iPhone on [...]

If you are a frequent business traveler, here is a good article from MSNBC.com on the 3 biggest mistakes business travelers make by Christopher Elliott…
“August 4, 2008 - A few years ago, Microsoft released a survey that suggested two-thirds of business travelers would just as soon spend time in a dentist’s chair as go on [...]

If you need a break at work or a diversion while traveling, here is a review from USA Today by Marc Saltzman on the best iPhone games from The Apple App Store…
‘Texas Hold ‘em’
(Apple; $4.99; 9 stars out of 10)
Poker fans can now enter virtual tournaments and play against intelligent computer opponents (video clips of [...]

If you own a Sony eBook Reader, you will be happy to know that Sony just announced they will allow other third party book stores to sell books via the Sony eBook Reader… therefore likely increasing it’s library size and giving you more selections.
According to the Associated Press story Sony opens up e-book Reader to [...]

If you have wondered how much you should tip, here are some general guidelines from EmilyPost.com…
RESTAURANTS:
Wait service (sit down)
15-20% pre-tax
Wait service (buffet)
10%
Host
No obligation
$10-$20 on occasion, if you are a regular patron
Take Out
No obligation
0-10% if the person went above normal service
Bartender
$1 per drink or 15-20% or tab
Tipping jars
No obligation
tip occasionally if you are a regular or [...]

If you are looking for a new desktop PC, check out the new HP Touchsmart PC’s that allow you to control your programs by simply touching the screen (similar to the iPhone).  Pretty cool!
According to HP.com…
“HP unveiled a new generation of all-in-one PCs that change the way people interact with their computers by making digital [...]

If you are like a lot of executives who depend on Starbucks Coffee to give them a boost at work,  I thought you should know that Starbucks recently announced they would be closing 600 stores in United States the next year.
According to the Associated Press story Starbucks to close 600 U.S. stores…
“July 2, 2008 - [...]

If you find that your work projects or work travel keep you from getting to your food leftovers at home, I thought you might find this Real Simple Magazine article How Long Can You Refrigerate or Freeze Food? by Elisa Huang of interest.
Elisa says…
“If you’re saving food in plastic bags, be sure to follow the [...]

With the price of gas nowadays, you are probably more inclined to monitor which of your local service stations is selling gas for the cheapest price… therefore my tip of the day is the Gas Price Widget from Automotive.com
Simply choose your platform, download, and install.  Then enter your Zip code, search radius, and type of [...]

If you frequently find it challenging to run your errands around your hectic work schedule, I thought you might find the article from Real Simple Magazine on Running Errands by Julie Hagenmaier, founder and CEO of My Girl Friday (an errand-running company in Cincinnati), of interest.
Julie says…
1. If you can do it online, do it [...]

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