Archive for October, 2008
You may question why portable GPS units cost as much as they do. Learning about the technology behind them may help make the price tag a little easier to accept. More often than not, we are seeing cheap GPS units being automatically embedded in PDAs and cell phones as well as the newest car [...]
October 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Technology | Comments Off
It is important to plan your vacation before packing your bags and driving to the airport especially when your destination is a place like Paris. Paris offers an amazing range of activities and you don’t want to waste your time in the City of Lights. There is so much to see and experience in Paris [...]
October 19th, 2008 | Posted in Travel Tips | Comments Off
In its simplest form jet lag occurs when you are traveling and the time recorded by your body’s internal clock is out of balance with the local time at your destination. For instance, if you depart from London at 9 pm and fly to Bangkok you will land approximately 13 hours later at 10 am [...]
October 19th, 2008 | Posted in Travel Tips | Comments Off
There are numerous people that have their mind set to get various cheap flights, yet they never actually make the effort. Mostly they depend on individuals to do it for them, the third party types of companies that are around just to put together cheap packages for those travelers who don’t wish to do it [...]
October 19th, 2008 | Posted in Travel Tips | Comments Off
It is becoming increasingly common to see that many of the new, smaller, hotels are describing themselves as a “Boutique Hotel”. Across the city of London, the capital city of England in the United Kingdom, there are now a small number of superb boutique hotels but what exactly is a “Boutique Hotel” and where did [...]
October 14th, 2008 | Posted in Travel Tips | Comments Off
When you look around at the different electronic gizmos available to us today, one common feature that stands out is Bluetooth technology. It is having a significant impact on how we use and look upon consumer electronics today. One section of this mobile wireless technology marketplace that is continually expanding, especially in the area of [...]
October 10th, 2008 | Posted in Technology | Comments Off
London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, has numerous tourist attractions, many of which are amongst the most popular in the country. For generations London has been a popular vacation destination and much of this interest is due to the immensity of the historical buildings and the unique culture. While many of [...]
October 8th, 2008 | Posted in Travel Tips | Comments Off
We are often told by the media, Ofcom and companies that international roaming charges will become cheaper. Are there real changes on the horizon or have we heard this too often?
In our current financial climate the ‘Financial Director or controller’ of any company, large or small, are seeking new ways of saving money on [...]
October 7th, 2008 | Posted in Technology | Comments Off
Apple iPhone Review: Don’t Believe The Hype
Remember the Edsel, New Coke and Apple Ipod?
After much hype, the results are in on Apple’s new iPhone, and many people are not satisfied customers. In a way it can be related to the Edsel, a car named after a draft-dodging Ford family [...]
October 5th, 2008 | Posted in Technology | Comments Off
Many people move abroad experienced home owners. Normally you are used to owning your own home so if you migrate abroad the instinct is to quickly buy your own piece of your new country. This may not be the best move, however. Moving overseas can be a big step forward financially but think about your [...]
October 5th, 2008 | Posted in Australia | Comments Off