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Get The Right Digital Camera
I’m not going to talk you through all the different features on a digital camera or tell you which models are best (something that is really quite individual and which changes regularly over time) however there are.........
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
SAP defies tech gloom with strong software sales
Germany's SAP, the world's largest maker of business software, delivered a stronger-than-expected rise in profits led by robust sales, defying a weakening trend that has hit rivals. SAP said its software revenues, when measured by IFRS accounting standards, rose 19 percent to a record 1.06 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for the second-quarter. It had previously predicted a 15-20 percent increase at constant currencies. Quarterly operating profit before special items rose 15 percent to 1.17 billion euros, above the Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S average analyst estimate of 1.11 billion euros. SAP shares, down 9.4 percent in the last three months, traded...
31 Reasons To Get In Shape & Exercise
I compiled a list of what I believe are the 31 most important reasons why you should get in shape, or stay in shape. What “getting in shape” means to me is you have a baseline of (1) strength, (2) muscular endurance, (3) cardiovascular capacity, and (4) flexibility to lead a fuller, healthier life. If you are weak in one of these 4 areas, then you have a gap to fill my friend! Next time you’re thinking of skipping exercise, or you’re contemplating getting in shape ,you can use this list as a motivational reference. If you have any friends who are not exercising, definitely shoot them this post! So here are 31 reasons to get, or stay in great...
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Computer Stupidities
Operating Systems Most computer users understand that you need an operating system to use a computer practically, even if it is not clear why. But many users don't. Tech Support: "May I ask what operating system you are running today?" Customer: "A computer." A girl walked into the computer center where I work. She said she was having problems with her Mac. I asked what kind of Mac she had. In an indignant voice, she replied, "Duh, Intosh." Tech Support: "What operating system are you running? Windows 95?" Customer: (a little too excited) "95, 97, 98, I've got them all!" After...
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Solar City Tower and Waterfall – 2016 Olympics
In conjunction with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, several new structures will be erected in Rio’s cityscape. One of the many projects creating huge buzz is the Solar City Tower, an artificial waterfall designed to generate clean, renewable energy. Designed by Swiss firm, RAAFA, Solar City Tower won the architecture competition for the 2016 Olympic Games. Inspired by Olafur Eliasson’s Waterfall series, the Solar City Tower will be built on Cotunduba, one of the islands in Rio’s Guanabara Bay. The vertical structure will be used as an observation tower, and it will capture and distribute solar power to the Olympic Village and to...
