Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A new scanner to give photos' location.
A new scanning system tested at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University is said to be able to determine within 120 miles, where in the world a picture was taken. They said that it looks at each photo's composition and compares it with millions of GPS-tagged images contained in the online database of photo-sharing Web site Flickr.
What happened to writing down the place and time of where and when a picture was taken, on the back .
What happened to writing down the place and time of where and when a picture was taken, on the back .
Labels: Carnegie Mellon University, Flickr
Google to start measuring web hits.
Google is scheduled to announce a new service that offer detailed measurements of Web sites audiences. The new free service is mostly appealing to advertisers by giving them detailed information about their desired audiences and which sites to target. But the new move leaves some ad executives feeling uneasy. They are scarred to death about Google holding too many cards in its hands .
So fearing for the day when Google or someone else will take the guessing out of buying and placing ads, those ad executives can be heard mumbling :are we there yet ?
So fearing for the day when Google or someone else will take the guessing out of buying and placing ads, those ad executives can be heard mumbling :are we there yet ?
Labels: Google
Monday, June 16, 2008
Associated Press plays grinch.
The Associated Press, a cooperative owned by 1,500 daily newspapers, took a surprisingly new position against bloggers who very often quote chunks of its articles in an effort to spark discussions. So last week it sent a letter to the Drudge Retort asking it to remove some items that contained quotations from AP articles.
We all know that newspapers circulations and advertisements are down, but I think the AP went a little too far in this case. What is next ?
The AP telling its members that their readers cannot share a newspaper at the office or at home ?
We all know that newspapers circulations and advertisements are down, but I think the AP went a little too far in this case. What is next ?
The AP telling its members that their readers cannot share a newspaper at the office or at home ?
Labels: The Associated Press, The Drudge Retort
Physicians Association is fuming at Hulk.
The American Medical Association is fuming mad at the studio creator of the newly released movie , "The Incredible Hulk ". The reason for the association's ire , is the too often scenes of a character with a cigar in his mouth. The medical group said that children who identify with the character, who was playing a bad guy, may be tempted to pick up the habit.
By the way, according to Hulk , children who identify with their parents, may only be tempted to pick up all other bad habits.
By the way, according to Hulk , children who identify with their parents, may only be tempted to pick up all other bad habits.
Labels: American Medical Association, Hulk the movie
Kellogg shrinks cereal boxes sizes.
For the second time in six months, cereals maker Kellogg is increasing its prices by shrinking the sizes of its boxes.
To evolve with its new business approach, Kellogg today, adopted a new slogan : It's all about screwing you up !
To evolve with its new business approach, Kellogg today, adopted a new slogan : It's all about screwing you up !
Labels: Kellogg
Tyson Foods sues the U.S.D.A over label.
A few weeks after the USDA ordered it to remove the "Raised Without Antibiotics" label on one of its hottest selling line of chickens, Tyson Foods Inc is suing the federal agency, calling itself a victim of flawed regulatory procedures. In its decision ordering the removal of the label in question, the USDA, said that Tyson was using antibiotics in hatcheries , two to three days before the chicks were hatched.
Labels: Tyson Foods, USDA
Irish snub EU.
In a referendum held Friday, Irish voters rejected by 53% to 47% the Lisbon Treaty whose ratification by all 27 EU countries is needed for it to become law of the land. In case you were wondering , the Lisbon Treaty is a decade old sort of Constitution for EU and when adopted , would have among other things, created a presidency and one single diplomacy for the Union.
The lesson here, just like with Florida, never trust an Irish with a ballot.
The lesson here, just like with Florida, never trust an Irish with a ballot.
Labels: EU
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
California issues water use alert.
The Metropolitan Water District of California have issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to toughen their water conservation rules. The district warned that mandatory rationing could be imposed if people do not cut back on water use.
Heading to heart the warning, many Los Angeles residents stopped taking showers so they can keep washing their cars.
Heading to heart the warning, many Los Angeles residents stopped taking showers so they can keep washing their cars.
Labels: California
Americans seek of debt.
According to an Associated Press-AOL Health poll, stress from debt is a major source of pain for millions of Americans .The poll found that 51% of people with high debt stress, have muscle tension including lower back pain. About 44% have migraines headaches, and 27% have ulcers and digestive problems.
One constant, 100% of them have a bad taste in their mouth.
One constant, 100% of them have a bad taste in their mouth.
Newest iPhone leaves Unlockers in the cold.
The announcement on Monday of the new iPhone came with a lot of unexpected twists. At first people were elated to learn that the new phone with more Internet connectivity speed, a built-in GPS satellite navigation and a plethora of third-party software applications, was priced at $199 or $200 cheaper than the previous model. But here is the catch : buyers of the new iPhone will have to activate the phone before leaving any AT&T store and will be locked in a two years contract .
In practical words, it's like marrying your dream spouse and be forced to live with his or her relatives that you cannot stand, in the same locked house.
In practical words, it's like marrying your dream spouse and be forced to live with his or her relatives that you cannot stand, in the same locked house.
PC hard-drive is wiped by Bratz doll designer.
The ongoing intellectual property dispute between Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls and MGA Entertainment Inc, maker of Bratz doll and revolving around who owns the popular Bratz doll, has registered a new twist with Mattel claiming that the hard-drive of the computer used by the designer of the doll, was wiped clean , just days before it was to be copied by investigators.
As you may know, that designer worked for Mattel before joining MGA and for that reason, Mattel is arguing that the designer "dreamed up the doll" while still employed by it.
As you may know, that designer worked for Mattel before joining MGA and for that reason, Mattel is arguing that the designer "dreamed up the doll" while still employed by it.
Labels: Mattel, MGA Entrrtainment
European Union hammers Microsoft.
On yesterday, the European Union's competition commissioner delivered a tongue lashing against Microsoft accusing it of anti-competition practices and defiance of her orders to open-up its operating system.
She went on to recommend business and governments to use only software based on open standards.
Hey Europeans, if you don't like American technology, why don't you come-up with your own ?
She went on to recommend business and governments to use only software based on open standards.
Hey Europeans, if you don't like American technology, why don't you come-up with your own ?
Labels: Microsoft
Salaries seen throught glassdoor.
The creator of the popular Web site Zillow.com that let people snoop on their neighbours' homes prices, has did it again with a new Web site called Glassdoor.com. The site begun today in a test version , is set to duplicate the same feat accomplished by Zillow, but this time for salaries for jobs at specific companies and anonymous companies reviews.
Who could have seen this coming; employees bypassing the water cooler to go in front of the whole wide world to throw dirt about their colleagues and employers.
Who could have seen this coming; employees bypassing the water cooler to go in front of the whole wide world to throw dirt about their colleagues and employers.
Labels: Glassdoor.com, Zillow.com
Bush snubbed by protesters in Germany.
In his first stop of an European tour, President Bush arrived yesterday in Germany with a powerful sign of the new times : no street protests.
You know you are off the popularity charts when career protesters decide to take a hike during your visit.
You know you are off the popularity charts when career protesters decide to take a hike during your visit.
Labels: Presdent Bush
Beef protests threaten South Korean government.
The public protests by South Korean over their new government decision to resume U.S. beef imports, reached a new high yesterday when tens of thousands marched thorough downtown Seoul, the capital. Reacting to that latest challenge, the entire government offered to resign.
We know Spain has the famed running of the bulls, now South Korea may become famous for a new attraction : running of the government by bulls.
We know Spain has the famed running of the bulls, now South Korea may become famous for a new attraction : running of the government by bulls.
Labels: U.S. Beef
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Intel's new chip to power low price PCs.
Intel is expected to announce today at the Computex show, a new chip designed for low-priced PCs and notebook. Their primary use seem to be for surfing the Internet. They are slated to sell for $200 to $350 and $200 to $300 respectively and Intel call them Nettops and Netbooks, or, extremely low-priced desktops and PCs.
I like to call them Internet Devices for Dummies.
I like to call them Internet Devices for Dummies.
Labels: Intel
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