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One area with endless possibilities and a great deal of local relevance in our country is Mobile. With mobile devices in more hands - literate & illiterate 180 million estimated - than any other form of communication channel or information source, surely a lot is possible. Ranging from on-device solutions & games, to providing a simple access into enterprise intranet & solutions, to social/community network based solutions such as phone-chat and such, to many many more.
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The mobile usability and user experience blog
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iPhone hype or hope?
The launch was record breaking. Within the first quarter, the company reported profit of $1.75 billion on sales of $9.42 billion. Excluding one-time items, per-share earnings were 30 cents — beating 28 cents on sales of $9.21 billion expected by analysts. From an original review on its record-breaking sales:
“Noted by industry experts as a game-changing feat of design [...]
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olpc - babyproof?
Conducting baby usability on the OLPC. At 5 months old, our daughter enjoys playing with the web cam recording and has even figured out how to play the videos back. Although the target market is a ‘teeny’ bit older that this - the UI does need a bit of help.
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from microsoft to macworld
No matter how prepared you might be, even the second time around, meeting Bill Gates is quite a thrill. In December, I was re-invited to an intimate event at Microsoft - 9 individuals sitting around with Bill Gates in the Executive Briefing Center.
Attending were bloggers Kip Kniskern, Molly Holzschlag, Jesse Warden, Jonathan Snook, Keith Peters, [...]
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pay by phone fun
Parking in san francisco is behind the times - today I noticed a pay
by phone pilot program - at first glance pretty confusing.
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mix n mash photo
Taking and transferring a photo from camera to surface is instantaneous! Can order prints and send immediately. While not ‘quite at star trek yet…’ they say the have come a long way. Just stated: ’design’ is two words ‘de-sign’ which means get rid of signage and text to convey simplicity of user experience. Interesting perspective.
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surface patterns
Making pretty pictures using Microsoft surface tools.
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beam me up
Playing with microsoft’s new ‘surface’ —very cool table for an interactive, social tool. iPhone is personal, surface is social.
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molly @ microsoft
Back at microsoft for a round table discussion called ‘mix n mash’. As usual very few gals present - Molly and I are the only attendees from last year.
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gorgeous turkey day in half moon bay
It’s easy to remember what we are thankful for on such an amazing, beautiful day here in half moon bay.
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mobile advertising salon style
Last night a group of ‘mobile enthusiasts’ met at the gotomedia loft for an evening of discussion focused on mobile advertising. Attendees included Rudy De Waele, Mike Rowehl, Raj Singh, Paul Smith and others. Some interesting themes were raised, along with an overall sense of where we are today and where we might be heading [...]
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Fund Guide: Assess, rebalance your 401(k) after 2008 losses
The bear market is no abstract mathematical notation, no mere number on a newspaper page: It's a concrete change in your life, and not a good one, especially if you're saving for retirement.
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Homeland Security rules on data collection rile businesses
The Department of Homeland Security will collect millions of new electronic records about private planes, imported cargo, foreign visitors and federal contractors as part of an array of controversial last-minute security policies imposed by the Bush administration.
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Israel's top leaders mulling cease-fire offer
Israel's leaders conferred Wednesday at the military's nerve center to decide whether to continue an offensive against Hamas or consider an international plan that would halt 12 days of bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.
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Ukraine: Russia stops sending gas to Europe
Ukrainian officials said Wednesday that Russia had cut off all gas supplies through pipelines crossing Ukrainian territory, the latest move in a devastating pricing dispute between the two neighbors that has already left a number of countries without gas.
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Survey: ER doctors suspect excessive police force
Nearly 98% of emergency room physicians report that they believe some patients were victims of suspected excessive force by police, a national survey concludes. Yet most of the suspected incidents went unreported because no laws require physicians to alert authorities.
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Obama: Panetta qualified to handle intelligence
President-elect Barack Obama countered criticism Tuesday that his presumptive choice to lead the CIA lacks experience for the job. He said Leon Panetta spent years evaluating the nation's most sensitive intelligence as White House chief of staff.
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Wall Street mess sends class-action investor lawsuits up 19%
The worst bear market since the 1930s has left investors wanting to see Wall Street pay.
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Help kids maintain a healthy diet without a hefty cost
Many parents with overweight children would be willing to break the bank to help their kids reach a healthy weight, but luckily, that's not necessary. Some of the simplest and easiest ideas for reshaping eating habits are also the cheapest, nutritionists say.
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Deep brain stimulation brings good and bad for Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation has been used for years to help reduce tremors and other symptoms in people who have Parkinson's disease. The largest study yet of the procedure to examine its pros and cons shows benefits but reports some serious side effects.
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Vitamins get 'F' in cancer prevention
A flotilla of recent studies including two papers published today has sunk the notion that individual vitamin supplements prevent cancer.
USA TODAY: Money
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Fund Guide: Assess, rebalance your 401(k) after 2008 losses
The bear market is no abstract mathematical notation, no mere number on a newspaper page: It's a concrete change in your life, and not a good one, especially if you're saving for retirement.
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Wall Street mess sends class-action investor lawsuits up 19%
The worst bear market since the 1930s has left investors wanting to see Wall Street pay.
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Raffles, weekend stays used to attract home buyers
Homeowners and real estate agents are turning to increasingly creative tactics to sell homes in a weak market.
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Alcoa to cut 13,500 jobs, about 13% of its workforce
Alcoa (AA), the world's third-largest aluminum maker, said Tuesday it will cut 13,500 jobs, or 13% of its work force, and slash spending and output to cope with the global economic slowdown.
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Social Security unveils new online application for benefits
The Social Security Administration, envisaging the near-future prospect of 10,000 baby boomers applying for benefits every day, has put together a new online service that will allow people to get their benefits without ever traveling to a Social Security field office.
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N.Y. judge restrains Merkin from shutting down funds in Madoff lawsuit
A judge Tuesday extended an order barring well-known hedge fund founder Ezra Merkin from shutting down funds that had invested with accused swindler Bernard Madoff or withdrawing money from them.
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Bank of America CEO says execs shouldn't get bonuses
Bank of America (BAC) Chief Executive and Chairman Kenneth Lewis is recommending that he and his top executives receive no bonuses for 2008, saying he expects the bank's final results to be below expectations, according to media reports citing an internal memo sent out Tuesday.
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Stocks moderately higher on faith in Fed
Investors brushed off more bad economic news Tuesday and finished with a rally that left stocks at their highest levels in two months.
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Fed fears extended contraction despite radical moves
Federal Reserve officials worried about the possibility of a "prolonged contraction" and destabilizing deflation in mid-December when they voted to cut a key interest rate to a historically low range of zero to a quarter-point.
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Drugmaker Merck seeks Gardasil approval for boys
Drugmaker Merck (MRK) has asked federal regulators to approve for use in males for its vaccine against the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical and other sexually transmitted cancers.
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Palm Springs basks in the glow of a starry awards night
They're getting serious awards buzz, but stars at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Tuesday were happily humble.
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Close, Hurt join forces for exemplary 'Damages'
Looks like there's plenty of life left in Patty Hewes.
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Hathaway puts past behind her, earns awards attention
Anne Hathaway looks at an article about herself from early 2002 and doesn't say anything right away except: "Oh, my word "
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Larry Flynt sues nephews over use of his name
Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt has sued two of his nephews for selling their own line of adult movies under the same family name.
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Ben & Matt: All in the family
With the arrival of a baby girl on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Ben Affleck is catching up with best buddy Matt Damon when it comes to the size of their broods. Affleck and wife Jennifer Garner often hang out with Damon and wife Luciana, showing up beachside in Hawaii in summer 2007 and dining out in Malibu in June. USA TODAY takes a look at the two lifelong pals.
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Critic's Corner Wednesday
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World War II rages on at the multiplex
World War II never dies. It doesn't even fade away. It lives forever in the creative fields of Hollywood.
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Don't dump your pet when times are tough
Just before Christmas, a dude in a tricked-out big-boy truck roared into the parking lot of the little Rocky Mountain animal shelter where I'm a volunteer dog walker. DudeMan launched himself out of the cab, adjusted his jacket (appearance always matters) and hauled a terrified black-and-tan hound into the intake office. "She won't hunt and she won't breed," he declared, and stormed off.
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Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force
Could The Force be with you? A toy due in stores this fall will let you test and hone your Jedi-like abilities.
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This hand-crafted guitar is Eddie Van Halen's baby
His fingers aren't fingers. Think muscle-powered pistons that hammer guitar strings to fretboard with the force of a rivet gun. And right now, they're flying.
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