Do you face a bad credit and is that one of the reasons why you are not able to loan out money? Well, bad credit loans is at your rescue. The features include loans, credit cards, and resources for people with bad credit. The loan option is an ideal choice since it benefits individuals with poor credit.
Toshiba's 320 Gigabyte Drive
Here is the world’s first 320GB 2.5-inch hard disk champ on the block by way of Toshiba. The MK3252GSX drive spins a pair of 160GB platters at 5,400rpm with an 8MB buffer and 12ms average seek time over a 3Gbps SATA interface.
Well, it's just 20GB more data that the disk Fujitsu 300GB. But that HDD spins at just 4,200rpm. Better yet, The Toshiba’s 320 GB drive is just 9.5-mm tall which is a full 3-mm less than Fujitsu's 300 giga drive; that's about as thin as it gets in these 2.5-inch laptop drives.
Want a Tummy Tuck?
Have you been thinking of getting your tummy tuck? A slender, flat tummy can make both men and women feel younger and rejuvenated again. Basically, Liposuction trims saggy areas from your tummy and tightens abdominal. You might want to know if the surgery is right for you: Well, this is definitely a big decision and the details will be provided to you by the company for your Tummy Tuck, so that you can make your informed choice. The tummy tuck is a great option when diet and exercise have failed. The surgery takes about 3 hours and after a couple of days at the hospital followed by a few weeks rest, you are good to go!!
Halloween Gadgets
With October 31st looming, it's time to decorate your desktop with spooky gadgets. Here are three new ones you can try out.
 | Halloween Pumpkin By Benjamin Schirmer Create a custom jack-o'-lantern on your desktop. To change the look of your Halloween pumpkin just click the eyes, nose, or mouth. Beware: sometimes this pumpkin makes spooky noises! |
 | Halloween CountDown Gadget By Vishnu.S If you can't wait until Halloween — and you don't have a child reminding you how very long it is until trick-or-treat time — you need this. |
 | Spooky Clock By Lahiru Lakmal Priyadarshana Every day is Halloween when this clock is on your desktop. The pendulum swings back and forth, reminding you that the witching hour is never too far away... |
Happy Halloween from the Google Desktop Team!
3's Skype phone
3 has released a Skype branded mobile that lets you make free calls to other users of the VoIP service on your cell. All you need to do is push a Skype dedicated button situated in the middle, with a cool straightforward interface. Here are a few things you might want to know:
- Skype lets you call or chat with anyone who are also on Skype anywhere in the world, anytime for f
ree. You just need to Pay As You Go every month, to keep your phone active. - You can also play games, watch TV, get the latest gossip and news, see the football highlights… and loads of other things!!
- You will be using the Mobile Web, the one with content that's scaled down to the size of your screen to make surfing on your mobile that much easier, faster and better.
- The 3 SkypePhone also connects you to the 3 MusicStore, where you can take your pick from over 1,000,000 tracks.
Delta Faucets
Are you looking to shop for Faucets for your bathroom or your kitchen? We moved into our new house last week and i found this site that can give you a wide variety of faucets from your kitchen or your bathroom.I am totally satisfied with the faucets i bought for my kitchen and bathroom. Delta Faucets gives you fast delivery and lets you shop at great prices. I was able to choose from a large variety of Delta Faucets and bought the ones that fit the kind of style and finishes that was required for my kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen faucets set the style with shapes, sizes, designs and finishes to fit any décor and as far as the bathroom faucet is concerned, you will want to make sure you get the right faucet for your application and your style!
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Snowball Microphone
Let's face it, most webcams produce less than ideal sound. Loic le Meur, who is just setting up a new social software platform with video does a test here of the Snowball Microphone from the US/Latvian company of Blue. Headquartered in Westlake Village, California and with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Latvia, Blue Microphones continues to come up with cutting-edge designs. Blue is also known for its vintage microphone store and restoration services.
The Snowball USB microphone isn't all that new, but it hasn't really been discovered by the podcast community yet and it is probably the wrong shape for reporters in the field!. But it is easy to use. Just plug it in, adjust your input level and you’re up and running.
The Snowball is a condenser microphones but derives its operating voltage from the bus voltage always present on your USB port. As long as the red LED is glowing, the microphone works. The Snowball does not require batteries or phantom power.
To get the most out of the Snowball, you’ll want to have some kind of software that allows for digital signal processing and non-linear editing that will accept audio from the USB port. As long as you are using Windows XP, Vista or Apple OSX, you will not need any drivers. Not sure whether there are any compatability issues with Mac's Leopard.
The Snowball’s digital output is set to 44.1 kHz / 16-bit, just like an audio CD. The sample rate / word length are not user-definable. The mic comes with a sturdy stand and a 2 metre USB cable. The ball itself seems very sturdy. Out of the box the Snowball is set to record at low levels (fine for instrument, less fine purely for speech), but the Blue website has firmware updates that will fix that. But there is no software to control the mic reception pattern settings. This can be done manually though, using Snowball's 3-pattern switch which allows you to choose from cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad, and omnidirectional. Cost? In the US around US$100, that around 70 Euro. In Europe, there doesn't seem to be a dealer in the Netherlands, but Thomann in Germany will ship. They charge 99 Euro for the microphone and another 8 Euro for shipping. Not often you see "Made in Latvia" on a product.
Lg's home technology
Convert your house into a whole new dream house by using the LG's home technology which is out with its HomNet system. It helps in packing sensors into every room and internet connections into every device. Here are a few amazing things the HomNet can do for you:
- close the curtains
- control your heating
- lights
- air conditioning
- Unlock the front door
All this can be done using touch-screens around the house, a web browser on any PC or Mac, or your mobile phone
Ashop Commerce
Are you thinking of creating your own online store? You can buy and sell with ease. All you need to check out the shopping cart software which is a revolutionary online store building software. Ashop provides you with the most up to date and relevant advice you need to start or advance your online business
Ashop uses e-commerce software which is the most intuitive shopping cart software in the world. Ashop accepts all credit cards in real-time and updates content quickly and easily.
Ashop is the best option because of it’s easy and affordable. It gives you the option of customizing your design and Ashop will help you with any kind of tech problem and provides customer service to the fullest. For your convenience, Ashop Commerce has created two demonstration stores to show you the flexibility of the shopping cart software. Using Ashop you will soon have the opportunity to build your own online store.
Sony's Cybershot T2
Memory cards have always been a pain. Sony is now out with its new Cybershot T2 peeper boasts a huge 4GB internal memory.
You needn’t delete your pics from the camera after every trip you go for like you normally do cause of the this camera can hold plenty of photos. Here are some of the features of the camera:
- 2.7-inch touchscreen
- 8.1 megapixels
- Anti-blur tech
- An HD output
The camera comes in black, blue, green, pink and white.
Featured Gadget: Time Around the World
This blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you'd like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com.
Jaime Brands of Google Sydney says: "For my work, I need to know the time in Auckland, San Francisco, Dublin, Hyderabad and Perth. I also need to know what time it is where friends and family are located around the world. This is a handy gadget that sits on my desktop and allows me to see the time in selected cities, and also allows me to compare time differences between cities when calendaring meetings."If you'd like to create your own gadgets, then read about how this gadget was made and check out the new Gadget Designer.
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Media Professional Website Launches
I have been gradually building the website which describes the "making of" a new media lab in Porto Novo, Benin. Located in the western part of the capital city, the new website explains how we managed to build a complete FM radio station in under a day towards the end of July 2007. The idea is that the "lessons learned" will be translated into local languages so that station managers are able to profit from our experiences. It costs around 25,000 Euro to build a community station of this type. If you want more range, then prices quickly climb to 40,000 Euro. The local versions of what we did will be distributed on USB memory sticks which are rapidly replacing CD's for transporting audio files around the country. ADSL is due in Porto Novo in January 2008, but it is still relatively expensive.
Time for the holiday!!
Well, it’s the time of the year when you start planning your holiday since the holiday season is just a few months away. There is the first Halloween and then Thanksgiving and before you know it, you’ll be stuffing stockings!!
You needn’t worry because CouponChief is here to rescue you!! CouponChief can give you and your family the most amazing gifts. All you need to do is to decide what you want to buy for each of your family member and the promo codes will help you get them. Some of the gifts that your family would like might be the dell coupons or if you’re planning for a trip you might want to check out the travelocity deals
EBU Audio Contributions Document
In the near future, if you're planning to buy some equipment to feed audio back to a radio or TV station, you might want to ask the manufacturer of that equipment if it is ACIP compliant. ISDN lines are disappearing in some countries (as soon as 2010 in some places) and so broadcasters are starting to use IP over broadband technology to get the audio back to the studio. Its obviously important that the equipment at both ends is compatible even if it is of a different make (just as your mobile phone works no matter who made the handset). I note that a group with the EBU Technical department has now published an interesting document in the hope that manufacturers will work on interoperability standards even if they are competitors in the marketplace. There is a publicly accessible website that's gone up as well.
So why is this important? For the punter in the field trying to do a decent reporting job, it's going to vital that this project moves from a well thought-out proposal into practice. Even if you're non-technical, if manufacturers get the message from reporters that compatability is important, that may help the development team squeeze the required cash out of the upper management.
HD Radio University
HD Radio in trouble? I agree with Lou Josephs in Washington that the take-up of HD Radio hasn't been what observers expected. Now comes news that there are all kinds of skywave inteference problems which have prevented some stations switching it on. The backers of HD Radio have opened a sort of McDonald's Hamburger University, they call it HDRadio University to try and educate sales people. That is increasingly a challenge as discount retailers don't pay that much and staff turnover is huge.
Meanwhile, the trade journal InsideRadio has reported this week that the HD Digital Radio Alliance has set aside $230 million for marketing HD Radio. The biggest change next year will be the introduction of commercials to HD-2 channels. Stations will accept "name-in-title" sponsorships and limited sponsor mentions per hour. Programmers will also get more freedom when picking a HD-2 channel's format. So what will this mean? Great, creative, vibrant programming on a second channel? Probably not - a simulcast from AM is more likely. It is not the technology, it is the programming guys!
Cox Radio has installed HD equipment on a half-dozen AMs, but millions of wideband radios installed in DaimlerChrsyler cars, Jeeps and Mercedes are keeping them from flipping the switch. The wideband radios give better sound quality, but Cox Programme Directors have complained about hearing "a faint buzzing noise" on HD AMs. Cox has installed HD on 70 stations and they'll add another AM to that list by year's end. The engineering forums are full of polarised debate on the future of digital AM, especially as the technical roll-out has started and interference problems are cropping out. How come they didn't surface during the last 10 years of "testing" IBOC on mediumwave (AM).
Remote News Bureau?
At IBC 2007, I bumped into a French company called Alden that were marketing a steerable satellite dish for people in Eastern and Southern Europe who live too far away from an ADSL hub. It is a satellite TV and satellite Internet combination. The initital outlay of around 3500 Euro involves the purchase of a self-aligning dish and 100 days of Internet access (any 100 days within a year, no limit of the day during the day). For people who are never going to get connected to cable and/or ADSL, a rather neat solution.
Something essential your house
Does the trashcan in your apartment give out a bad smell that is unbearable? Well, you might want to buy this eco-friendly Ecopod right away!!
The Ecopod is designed by BMW designworks which makes really saves the world and which makes recycling fun and stylish. All you need to do is just drop a can or a plastic bottle and just stamp the pedal which lets the crushed remains inside the Ecopod for recycling.
For your ease, there are separate compartments for glass bottles and other recyclable stuff.
Best deals offered!!
As the holiday season is coming up, you might want to plan your shopping in such a way that you are able to get the best deals at the lowest prices possible. Here is a site that gives you the opportunity to save loads of money using the coupons. The site is updated on a daily basis which allows you to grab the offers from plenty of merchants. So all you need to do is to check out the Free Coupons that gives you some amazing offers . The layout of the site makes it very simple for the users to locate the coupons quickly since the layout is very simply designed. Some of the deals that you will be interested could be
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Vidblaster Pro
Get past the intro of the Kats Cast to see excellent camera work at the Uitmarkt in Amsterdam and what "Mike" (Versteeg) is up to with a Vidblaster Pro. The price of this software is amazingly low - just under 78 Euro. Certainly made for love, not the money. No commercial connection with these guys...just admire what they have done.
Google Desktop for Linux 1.1 Beta
When we released the first version of Google Desktop for Linux this past June, we signaled a commitment to the Linux community: to develop for the platform and to support our Linux users. Since then, we have been hard at work to improve and refine our product. Today, we'd like to share what we've created by releasing Google Desktop for Linux 1.1 Beta.
Feedback from people like you shaped this update. Because many people wanted to search and launch applications, we added that functionality to the product. Desktop for Linux now supports many more image formats and will show better thumbnails for them in your search results. You can also customize the hotkey used to launch the quick search box. And most importantly, Desktop for Linux now searches the content of Microsoft Office documents - our most requested feature.
Please download the latest version and give it a spin. We hope you like it.
MyDrive Music Disk
Perhaps because my original work was in radio, I tend to pay more attention to music and dialogue in video than most video editors I know. I have collected production music for years. I note that the racks of CDs in many video studios though are disappearing - partly because they are a magnet for dust.
A few weeks back I saw an ad in BBC's Ariel magazine advertising a (free) harddrive full of music. At the moment, in Europe, it only available in the UK. JW Media Music Ltd tell me they have explored various means of getting music to clients. They offer Internet downloads and have released larger itunes based hard drives in the past; both as attempts to cut down the waste produced by sending out so many CD's.
Although these endeavors have both been received well by clients, the MyDrive has been the most universally accessible format to date. The software (originally created by an Australian library we represent in the UK, Beatbox Music) offers a really straight forward search interface. You just plug it into a Mac, PC or Avid using the USB port and there are 10,000 tracks from five top music libraries waiting to be explored.
Having auditioned the tracks you want to use, simply hit export and save the file to your computer as you would a word document. All the music rights (MCPS) registration details are saved on both the track name and the MP3 meta data, so no need for post-it notes all over the place as with CD's.
Also featuring on MyDrive in the UK are Beatbox, Standard Music, Noise Pump, and LA Post. Although some other publishers have experimented with the idea, it is a device which has so far not been matched by any other UK Libraries. JW Media say they have over 500 in circulation at present in the UK alone, with more and more requests from editors, producers and sound engineers coming in everyday. The device is free, as the music contained within it is all set rate, MCPS administered music which the user pays for either directly to the MCPS or through their broadcasters blanket license (such is the case for the BBC).
I believe it is important that if music publishers want to get producers to log the right content details, they provide a device like this to manage the metadata. In the past, I have seen so many producers either get things wrong or make things up because they didn't regard the admin as part of their production task. And since this can be automated, I agree with them.
The Shopping Cart Software
Are you thinking of creating your own online store? You can buy and sell with ease. All you need tocheck out the shopping cart which is a revolutionary online store building software. Ashop provides you with the most up to date and relevant advice you need to start or advance your online business
The Gateway XHD3000
With a stunning ultra-high-resolution 1600P wide screen image, the 30-inch Extreme HD Display has an integrated Silicon Optix Realta® HQV® video processor that takes video to an entirely new level of detail and clarity. The display also provides world-class convenience and usability as it can be easily connected to virtually any video device via its range of inputs including HDMI, dual-link and single-link DVI-D, VGA, component, s-video and composite interfaces, with1600P upsampling of all video sources.
The video processing chipset powers the Gateway XHD3000 with amazing 1600p HD video for optimal clarity, smoothness and accuracy with 16.7 million colors. The video processor performs one trillion operations per second for enhanced image quality. Support for up to six simultaneous video inputs, such as desktop and notebook computers, Xbox 360™, Sony PlayStation® 3, Nintendo® Wii™, Blu-Ray®, TiVo®, DirecTV®, HD-DVD and more.
Some other features:
- Advanced 3D sound
- 8 high-performance speakers
- Remote IR control capability
- 2 headphone outputs
Mayah Sporty Codec Update
Saw this new version of Mayah's codec for in the field reporting at IBC 2007. In an earlier post I said I thought the price would be near 4000 Euro including tax. But Uwe Flatter from Mayah Germany reports that it will be 3350, with an introductory price of 2450 Euro for orders before November 15th. 900 Euro is indeed a huge discount.
I am not sure how long ISDN lines will be around in some countries. Some PTT's seem to want to get rid of ISDN as soon as possible - I believe Sweden is talking aboout phasing it out in 2011. Other countries, like Swizterland and Spain for instance - they have discovered quite a few customers using ISDN and have no immediate plans to migrate them. What I am finding in Spain and the US is that local operators are getting reluctant to organise ad-hoc ISDN connections and start charging a lot of money for the service.
iGoogle meets Desktop gadgets
We've often asked ourselves why Google Desktop Gadgets are confined to just the desktop and sidebar. With Google Desktop 5.5 Beta, we've decided to change that. In addition to improved Outlook search functionality, Google Desktop now lets you run Desktop gadgets on your iGoogle homepage. And that means you can check your wireless signal, grow a beautiful plant, or play music right from iGoogle.
The process for adding Desktop gadgets to your iGoogle homepage is simple. Just surf over to the iGoogle Content Directory and find the gadgets you want to add -- for example, try adding the media player gadget by clicking on the "Add it now" button on this page. If you already have Desktop 5.5 installed, you'll get the gadget without having to do anything more. If you don't, you'll be offered a streamlined Google Desktop with only the gadget functionality enabled. You can decide later whether you want to try out some of the other great features of Google Desktop, such as searching the contents of files, emails and web history.
With Desktop 5.5, you can also have multiple instances of a gadget on your desktop. Simply open up the "Add gadgets" menu and choose to add an existing gadget again. Also, make sure to press the Ctrl button twice to check out the svelte new look of the Quick Search Box.
Additionally, we've updated the gadgets button, which you can use to quickly see all your new gadgets!
As always, please let us know what you think.
Paintball...
Are you in love with paintball and do you want to beat your opponent by getting your own ultimate gun? Here is a company that can give you a wide range of guns that you would definitely want to have a look at. Ultimate Paintball a set of paintball gear that’s something which you might want to have as soon you have a look at it. Some of the best paintball guns that Ultimate Paintball has are Tippmann A-5, Tippmann 98 Custom, Smart Parts Ion, Spyder Pilot ACS and the best part is that Ultimate Paintball offers the best prices with free shipping.
Audi for the kiddie!!
Do you want your id to get a taste of what it feels to drive an audi?? Yes, that’s right, the Audi Union Type C Pedal car is a replica of a 0s race model which is the Audi Auto Union Type C roadster.
Since there is no engine, your kid will be relatively safe inside it and this is a car that can go as fast as your little kid can pump the pedals.
This car is built to the same standards of a full-sized automobile. Its made of more than 900 individual parts and the car has dual disc brakes, seven gears and the interior is done using the same leather that is used in the Audi TT sports cars. You might want to hurry because this piece is built in a limited run of 999 cars!!
Completely Blocked in China
It would seem my comments on this, and other blogs, about firewalls in China and some problems I see ahead for the Olympic Games in 2008 (the really hot weather) have meant that all the websites I operate cannot be accessed from inside China. Firewalled but surviving! At least they are consistent. Look at the stuff 1.2 billion people are missing ;-)
SMORTY!
Are you a blogger and would like to make some extra bucks?? Read on ... Check out this cool website that gives you the opportunity to get get paid to blog . There is an opportunity for all kinds of bloggers ranging from personal blogs to tech blogs.
You will be able to make loads of friends from around the globe. You can check out the opportunities that are in store for you by clicking on the link.
You don't have to worry about the kind of blog that you have cause smorty welcomes all kinds of blogs. You will be earning to blog about products, services and websites. Smorty helps you facilitate direct relationships with advertisers.
I was able to make quite a lot of money. I am sure you will be benefited from smorty after hearing the kind of success stories from my friends who use smorty. So are you ready to get paid?
Mission scooters
Are you finding it difficult to get around the inner-traffic to the shopping mall close to your house? You might want to consider traveling on these kick-scooters.
- Large wooden deck
- Proper brakes
- 16 or 20 inch wheels
- Nylon foot plate
- Protective bar and stem pads
- Traditional BMX style spoked
Light-up your garage!
Do you need more lights in your garage? If you want to do anything in the garage, you need a lot of light. garage lighting helped me turn on enough light to see without having to turn on the whole garage. While working in the garage, I have the option to turn on all the lights so that you can work in an environment that's user friendly.
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TunePro
MacAlly is out with a new iPod that lets you see your sound in action!! Confused?? What I mean to say is that MacAlly is out with an innovative iPod dock which lets you see sound waves as they’re made.
Here are some of the features of the MAcAlly:
- The latest NXT flat panel loudspeaker technology coupled with SRS WOW technology for superior audio enhancement
- Dock, listen to and charge iPod simultaneously
- Wake to your favorite tune in iPod, Radio or Buzzer
- Five AM and five FM Radio memory channels
- Sleep timer function
- TUNEPRO
Sony PMW-EX1
Interested to see this HD camera at IBC 2007. It records to flash memory rather than tape. The blurb at the stand says...
The PMW-EX1 is the first in a new range of professional HD products - called XDCAM EX - which record onto memory-based SxS ExpressCard media. Designed from the ground up to exploit the ultimate high performance of SxS PRO memory cards, the PMW-EX1 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a compact camcorder. It is also the first handheld camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.
There is also a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode or a 25Mb/s, HDV 1080i compatible mode. To take advantage of this high performance recording capability, the PMW-EX1 uses an all-new imaging system consisting of three ½-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080 to produce images in full HD resolution. In addition, there's a purpose-built Fujinon Professional HD ½-inch 14x lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism.
In fact, there are innovations in every detail of the PMW-EX1, from its IT-friendly MP4 file recording to advanced creative features, such as selectable gamma curves and "Slow & Quick Motion" capability.
To maximise recording time, the PMW-EX1 has two memory card slots which means with a pair of 16 GB SxS PRO memory cards, it can record up to 140 minutes of HD footage.
They claimed the camera would be out in November 2007. Price? a few pennies under 6000 Euro is the rumoured price. I see some UK sites are advertising a delivery date on November 1st. If so, then HDV tape is dead in the water within 2 years don't you think?
Update December 2007- I see my local Sony dealer is now advertising a Sony kit for € 6490,-- including accessories which they claim is worth another Euros 1042.
Sony BP-U60 battery
AKG CK93
AKG SE300B Power module
XLR audiokabel
Rycote so ftie
PortaBrace bag
PortaBrace rain protection
Firewire kabel 4-6
Firewire kabel 4-4
1 extra 8GB memory card
Flashman II from Mayah, Germany
German company of Mayah was showing off some new 3G capable recorders for radio journalists at IBC 2007 this year. At 2500 Euro, kinda on the pricey side. But rugged. The new device also has the ability to record locally on the device, while feeding Live – now gives a reporter complete control over their material and the ability to edit it after the transmission, for subsequent re-use. (I should point out that the HHB Flashmic can do this too). And thanks to MAYAH’s unique FlashCast technology, Flashman II is able to automatically recognise, and connect to almost any audio codec & format worldwide. Ideal for on-location situations where the destination codec is not known.
HHB Line-Input Flashmic
HHB in London has made versions of their Flashmics (omni- and undirectional version) which has a line-input jack at the base, so as well as the built-in microphone you can accept a line-in from another source. The price in the Netherlands for the modified version is somewhat expensive (retails at 995 Euro, ex VAT) when compared to the ordinary version. Personally, I wouldn't need it, but can imagine some situations where it could be useful. I'd like a Flashmic with more memory - 1 GB doesn't seem much these days. Seen at IBC 2007 in Amsterdam.
Another important FlashMic development implemented in response to customer feedback is compatibility with mp3 files. FlashMic wavefile or .mp2 recordings can now be converted, whilst being transferred from the FlashMic to a computer, by the supplied FlashMic Manager Mac/PC software application to provide mp3 files – the preferred workflow format for some broadcasters. Existing FlashMic owners can download the updated FlashMic Manager software free of charge at www.flashmic.info.
Handy Power Inverter
Mark Eylers showed me a mini 75 watt power inverter which he bought at a supermarket in France for 17 Euro. Made in China, it converts 12 volts DC into 220 volts AC. Perfect for recharging equipment on the go when you don't have a dedicated 12 volt charger, but do have the mains adaptor. Other inverters are mentioned here in this excellent article, which seem powerful enough to run a small radio station - though considerably larger. Have not seen the Krueger brand in the Netherlands.
Webradio Success
I attended a radio marketing seminar at EBU Geneva last month and was very impressed by a campaign for webradio in Sweden. It basically involves offering listeners the chance to design their own radios and send the result to friends. Christian Rauch (photo below), Deputy Head of Marketing at Swedish Radio shared some fascinating stats...
• During their campaign, four webradios were designed by the public in Sweden every second!
• 30.000 radios designed first day of campaign, 68.000 first week
• Over 160.000 radios designed so far i.e. over 10 % of the target group has made one radio each.
Studio Webcams
Anybody know if someone out there (a radio clubs perhaps) has compiled a global list of studio webcams? There was a time when most music radio stations installed them for a gimmick, but then they went away when their usage dropped off. In those days there wasn't much bandwidth and the audio quality was rubbish. Now things are much better, so I wonder if its time to build a radio matrix of the "World of Radio". It would be a bit like 10x10, but then a compliation of radio webcams, like Radio Donna in Brussels.
Pick your school!!
Are you planning to study in one of the best universities but worried about the tuition fees or confused about the selection of the university. Here is an opportunity for prospective students and parents can seek out colleges and universities throughout the nation, as well as different student loan options. Go ahead and choose you school.
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VIZRT Mobile Reporter
Saw an interesting demo of how VIZRT has developed software for the Nokia 95 which allows reporters to send video from a location over the phone. The difference with this application is that is doesn't use MMS and chops up the file if the service provider has put a limit on the size of video files. Currently being rolled out to one of the main newspapers in Bergen, Norway. Disclaimer, VIZRT is one of my clients.
Where others fear to tread.....
Great to meet Mark Eylers again after many years. If you need a radio station built - plus a new management team in place, then Mark just gets on with it. He's one of a handful of people who have built community radio (and TV) stations in difficult places - like Congo, Kenya, Liberia, and Burundi. Based in Soest, to the South East of Amsterdam, Mark is brimming with practical experience about what is right (and sometimes wrong) with community media projects. Its clear that many NGO's underestimate the time needed for a radio station to make an impact. It is more than just dumping equipment and hoping a local engineer will figure it out. Unless the management is in place, and trained, the station is off the air as soon as the foreigners leave. Mark runs a company called Bestworx, still going strong after more than 10 years of travelling across Africa.
Honda eco car!
You always wanted to be an eco motorist but gave up the idea cause the speed of the eco car never matched your expectations? This will definitely make you think twice…
The new Prius supposedly will be able to hit 67 mph while only being powered by electricity. This easily overshadows the previous current electric speed of 35 mph. But this is definitely not faster than the Honda FCX concept.
Sharp gets sharper!!
Are you bored of going to the theatre and now plan on buying a television? Well then, read on… I’m talking about the aquos LC-46D62U flat panel television. This is an awesome 46” high-definition LCD television, check it out at http://www.shopping.com/xPO
The Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U provides full 1080p picture resolution which also comes with an improved contrast. The images on this screen are smooth and smear-free motion. It comes with a Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology. It has a 2HD components cideo input. You can find the details of this product here: http://www.shopping.com/xPO
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