Social Bundle Website

We recently just launched Social Bundle to help small and medium businesses build out their social presence online.  The program is simple – it costs less than a cell phone and we will build a custom Facebook Page / public profile, a personalized Twitter account and monitor both of them for you.

We focus on the core Facebook offering; we believe this is the basis for any good social media campaign.  We build a solid page and tweak it to match your business goals.  From there, we can build custom content tabs, integrate with your existing website, blog, etc.  We do all of the work for you.

Who uses us?

• Tony Oliva
• Rudy Maxa
• TubeClockDB.com

Learn more here: http://www.SocialBundle.com

Just a warning to all considering getting the Nexus One.  According to the T Mobile sales rep I spoke with today (1/09/2010) Google is blocking Visual Voicemail on the Nexus.

I purchased the unlocked Nexus One this past week and signed up for the Simply Everything Plus plan which includes VVM as a standard feature.  Everything on the phone works except for the visual voicemail.  I downloaded the application, tried several times and had no luck.  I gave up and went to the nearest T Mobile store for help.  The employee who was helping me was very kind and we tried calling the T Mobiles customer support and technical support several times and no one had a resolution.  It was only after about 45 minutes that she was transferred to Google support that we had an answer.  According to the rep, Google is blocking VVM on the Nexus one and suggests that I switch to Google Voice.  No F#$%king Way.

I am inclined to believe the employee helping me.  When the Google support person told her that, she turned white and verified that she heard him correctly.  Not only was this news to me, this was apparently news to everyone at T Mobile as well.  It is possible that she was mistaken and if I find out more information, I will gladly correct this post.  As it stands right now, I am still w/o VVM and it doesn’t appear that I will ever have it.

I don’t like Google having all of my personal information.  They have my contacts and calendar, a different company handles my email and T Mobile now handles my voice (after another bad Sprint experience.)  No one company should handle all of my information and that is why I am not using Google Voice.  I have an account and it seems like a great service, I just don’t like that Google is handling it.

If you find a workaround, please post it below so I can update this post!

Text from error messages:

Not Activated: You do not have access to Visual Voicemail. Please upgrade your account.

Visual Voicemail: Visual Voicemail is available with this phone as part of your data plan for no additional charge.  Click below to enable Visual Voicemail on your account.

Change Service Result: Your purchase cannot be completed at this time. Please visit My t-mobile.com or call 611 to purchase this value bundle.

It is not possible to opt out of your contract because of a material change and keep your service.

Background:

I am 22 months in to a 24 month contract.  Sprint made a material change on Jan 1 2010 to my account and on principal alone, I wanted to terminate my contract.  In the contract that Sprint and I agreed to, I gave them the right to change the contract and they granted me the right to exit the contract for a material change.

Sprint made a material change to my account and I want to exit my contract.   I am not looking to change service providers nor am I looking to terminate my service.  I simply want to go month-to-month/non-contract and stay with Sprint.  According to three reps I talked to (1 online, 2 over the phone) – the only way to get out of my contact is to terminate the service or switch to a new carrier.  They are forcing me to go to the competition.

Let me reiterate that:  Sprint is not allowing users to stay on their network who disagree with material changes to their contract.  I want to stay with Sprint but they won’t let me!  If I want out of the contract, they are forcing me to leave.  They won’t simply prematurely terminate the contract and keep me as a customer.

I’ve paid every bill on time and have great credit.   You would think they would want to keep my service.  And all of this because of 2x $0.20 fees.  Someone is missing the big picture.  You know, someone could just wave 40 cents in fees and keep me in contract….

01/05/2010 06:53:44PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “How are you doing Brian?”
01/05/2010 06:53:52PM    Stuckey: “Im great, thank you”
01/05/2010 06:53:56PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “You’re welcome.”
01/05/2010 06:53:58PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “May I please have the reason you are chatting with us today?”
01/05/2010 06:54:09PM    Stuckey: “I have less than ********** months left of a ********** month contract. The regulatory fee is a material change to my original contract and I would like to switch to a month-to-month plan and keep my service.”
01/05/2010 06:55:22PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “One moment please.”
01/05/2010 06:55:31PM    Stuckey: “Sure thing.”
01/05/2010 06:57:17PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “I apologize but you are not able to go to a month to month basis since your contract is still effective.”
01/05/2010 06:57:35PM    Stuckey: “Right, but this isn’t the contract that I originally agreed to”
01/05/2010 06:57:54PM    Stuckey: “By allowing Sprint to change the contract, I was granted the right to exit for material changes”
01/05/2010 06:58:08PM    Stuckey: “I don’t want to cancel my service, only go month-to-month”
01/05/2010 06:59:21PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “That is correct and you cancel your service if you would like. You may call Account services to discuss that issue with them since they handle cancellations and contracts. The number is **********-**********-**********, option ********** and **********.”
01/05/2010 06:59:41PM    Stuckey: “I’m not looking to cancel”
01/05/2010 07:00:01PM    Stuckey: “Just to terminate the contract and become a monthly paying customer”
01/05/2010 07:00:11PM    Stuckey: “There are less than ********** months left”
01/05/2010 07:00:42PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “I understand that but they maybe able to cancel your contract since there is a change in it. But then they would still keep your service active. Account services handles that.”
01/05/2010 07:01:06PM    Stuckey: “Got it – Can they see these call notes?”
01/05/2010 07:01:25PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “They sure can see your account notes.”
01/05/2010 07:01:36PM    Stuckey: “Okay, I will give them a call. Thank you”
01/05/2010 07:01:46PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “You’re welcome.”
01/05/2010 07:01:49PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “May I please ask if you have any further questions for me?”
01/05/2010 07:02:02PM    Stuckey: “No more questions”
01/05/2010 07:02:07PM    Agent (Ahmed H.): “Thank You for choosing Sprint as your wireless provider. We appreciate your business. Have a great day.”
01/05/2010 07:02:30PM    Session Ended

See also:

http://consumerist.com/2009/12/30-day-window-to-cancel-sprint-without-penalty-starts-tomorrow.html

I just found this message in my spam filter from Laserglow Technologies.  Normally I wouldn’t post a newsletter like this but they have a great deal on the 593.5nM Rigel laser pointer.  They already have the lowest price for the 3mW version @$299 but they are offering 20% off of that.  Just be sure to use the code boxing20 to bring the price to $239.

Laserglow Special Holiday Newsletter – December 2009

Dear Fellow Laserist,

Happy holidays from Laserglow! You are receiving this message because you have made contact with Laserglow in the past, and we think that you may be interested in our new products and announcements. If you don’t want to receive these messages anymore, just hit “reply” and put the word “REMOVE” in the subject line to be permanently removed from this mailing list. We certainly wouldn’t want to bother you with our great sales, discount codes and new laser products!

Boxing Day Sale – Save 20%! (Dec 23-Jan 4)
Here in Canada the day after Christmas is called “Boxing Day”, and traditionally this is a time when stores have the biggest sale of the year. (Similar to the American “Black Friday”.) This year Laserglow is celebrating Boxing Day by offering you 20% off any in-stock handheld laser! You could save literally hundreds of dollars by taking advantage of this amazing sale. Electra, Hercules, Aries, and Aquarius lasers are all on sale (along with every other handheld series) so if you didn’t get what you really wanted for Christmas this is the best time to get it. This sale is only on items which are in stock, so you’d better hurry beacause the most popular items will not last long! To get your instant discount, simply add an in-stock item to your shopping cart and use discount code boxing20

Check out how much you could save!

Galileo-5 (green astronomy pointer): reg. $89 SAVE $17.80!
Electra-20 (violet 405 nm): reg. $439 SAVE $87.80!
Aquarius-10 (blue 473 nm): reg. $599 SAVE $119.80!
Aries-250 (blue 473 nm): reg. $789 SAVE $157.80!
Hercules-400 (green 532 nm): reg. $1989 SAVE $397.80!

…and of course our full selection of pointers and handheld lasers also qualify for the discount as long as we can keep them in stock. This offer is not combinable with other discounts or promotions including the “free shipping” promotion or other existing discount codes.

Rigel yellow laser pointer (593.5 nm) now available at 20 mW!
After a long period of development (and a lot of requests from our customers) we’re pleased to announce that we’ve been able to increase the power of the Rigel series yellow laser pointers to 10 and 20 mW! These brand-new models have just been released, and since we have some in stock they even qualify for the Boxing Day sale!

Take a look at the Rigel product page for more details: http://www.laserglow.com/GRI

We hope that you find this newsletter valuable, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact our sales department by email or phone: sales@laserglow.com or 1-416-729-7976

Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Justin Hosaki
Sales and Marketing Manager

Dimitry Fedorov
President
Laserglow Technologies

Sent by Laserglow Technologies, 216-5 Adrian Ave. Toronto, ON Canada M6N5G4

Huh.  I thought Amish people generally shunned electricity and technology…Of course, I did find this on Home Shopping Network.

High tech amish electric fireplace with a remote!

High tech amish electric fireplace - only $400!

High tech amish electric fireplace

UPDATE: this looks to be a scam.  It is basically a 1,500W space heater that costs $400 and had numerous consumer complains.  Not that I originally suggested anyone buy this in the first place, but this looks pretty damming:  http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/amish_heaters.html

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

INEEDCAFFEINE Note: Video Samples HERE: http://vimeo.com/7152063 and here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos1dm4/

INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION:
THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon’s most rugged and durable professional camera body.

The crowning achievement of Canon’s 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is its new autofocus system that starts with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points capable of tracking fast moving athletes or wildlife accurately at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With greater subject detection capability than ever before plus a newly redesigned AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera sets new standards for autofocus performance among professional digital SLRs. Whether shooting for the six o’clock news or the front page, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR is the quintessential camera to freeze fast-moving action with high-speed stills or capture stunning HD video with dynamic color and image quality. To accompany the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, Canon is also announcing a new accessory, the WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter providing photographers with a wide range of professional digital connectivity options.

“Canon works hard to be the imaging leader in all our business endeavors. This goal has fueled our innovation and R&D efforts to engineer the most advanced autofocus system Canon has ever produced. We are proud to announce the camera that will deliver the ultimate in imaging quality to professionals working in all areas of multimedia imaging, whether it’s action photography, photojournalism or HD video and cinematography,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera will intrigue professional photographers in virtually every category from photojournalism and sports through nature, wedding, portrait and fashion to commercial, industrial and law enforcement. What makes the EOS-1D Mark IV camera different from its predecessors, in addition to numerous focusing system and image quality improvements, is its exceptional Full HD video capture capability. With this new level of functionality, the 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is destined to appeal not only to professional still photographers but also to a diverse market of professional videographers and filmmakers who are looking for exceptional Full HD video quality, amazing low-light performance, outstanding portability and a level of durability unheard of in most HD video cameras in this price range.

New 45-Point Autofocus System
The new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera features Canon’s most advanced Autofocus system to date. It is equipped with a newly developed 45-point AF sensor featuring 39 high-precision cross-type AF points, and an all new AI Servo II AF mode that gives still photographers the power and performance to track and focus a fast-moving subject at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With more than twice as many cross-type focusing points as the EOS-1D Mark III and a new AF sensor construction that improves performance in low light and with low contrast subjects, the EOS-1D Mark IV has greater subject detection capabilities than any previous EOS model. To complete the range of AF improvements, Canon has developed a new AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm that significantly improves responsiveness and stability by making better decisions on focus tracking in a variety of shooting conditions.

Amazing High ISO Performance
Wedding and event photographers shooting in low light without the benefit of a flash can take advantage of Canon’s widest ISO range and highest performance ever. The EOS-1D Mark IV camera’s ISO speed settings range from 100 up to 12,800 in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with ISO Expansion settings of L: 50 for bright light or H1: 25,600, H2: 51,200, and H3: 102,400 for even the most dimly lit situations. Photographers and documentary filmmakers working in available light will be impressed by the low-noise image quality of the 1D Mark IV, capturing amazing still images and video footage even at speed settings as high as ISO 12,800. High ISO, low light still images are further enhanced by Canon’s adjustable High ISO Noise Reduction feature, now a default setting in the camera.

The EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS HD Video Powerhouse
Over the past year, Canon’s EOS HD Video technology has changed the way users capture 1080p HD video and opened new doors for multimedia journalists and Hollywood cinematographers alike with full manual exposure control, selectable frame rates, and interchangeable lenses on some of the largest and most sensitive image sensors on the market. Canon continues this innovation trend with the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR with Full HD capture and full manual exposure control, plus selectable frame rates on an all-new
APS-H-sized image sensor that’s similar in size to a Super 35mm motion picture film frame. The large sensor allows filmmakers to achieve shallow depth-of-field just as cinematographers have traditionally done using much higher-cost motion picture equipment.

The more than 50 Canon EF lenses compatible with the EOS-1D Mark IV give videographers incredible creative options, including an impressive selection of large-aperture professional L-series primes as well as zoom lenses, macro, Tilt-Shift and Fisheye optics. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV allows for three video recording resolutions – 1080p Full HD and 720p HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera will record Full HD at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94). SD video can be recorded in either NTSC or PAL standards. Sound is recorded either through the internal monaural microphone or via optional external microphones connected to the stereo microphone input. The camera also provides an in-camera video editing function allowing users to remove the start or ending of a video clip directly in the camera to eliminate unwanted footage and speed up post-production.

Image Quality and Performance
The heart of the EOS-1D Mark IV camera’s outstanding image quality is a newly developed 16.1-Megapixel CMOS sensor featuring Canon’s latest and most advanced proprietary technologies. These technologies include improved photodiode construction to enhance dynamic range and gapless microlenses that are positioned closer to the photodiodes for improved light gathering efficiency. The transmissive quality of the color filter array has been enhanced to improve sensitivity. Canon has also upgraded the sensor circuitry to improve noise reduction before the image data is exported from the CMOS sensor to the rest of the image processing chain.

With 60 percent more pixels than the EOS-1D Mark III, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR employs Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors with approximately six times the processing power of DIGIC III for full 14-bit A/D conversion at 10 fps. High-speed continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGs is possible using a UDMA CF card. This camera also features three RAW shooting modes for versatility with Full RAW (approx. 16 million pixels), M-RAW (approx. nine million pixels), and S-RAW (approx. four million pixels). Three additional JPEG recording formats (M1, M2 and Small) are also available.

The 14-bit per channel conversion facilitated by the dual DIGIC 4 Processors provides smoother tonalities in final images capturing all 16,384 distinct tones in each channel (red, green and blue) at the full 10 fps frame rate. RAW images shot on the new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV use the entire 14-bit space when converted to 16-bit TIFF files in Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, which is supplied with the camera at no extra charge. The 14-bit A/D conversion is also the foundation for Canon’s Highlight Tone Priority feature that takes maximum advantage of the camera’s extensive dynamic range to preserve detail in highlight areas of the image. Canon’s new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR also features an improved white balance algorithm making colors more accurate when shooting under low color temperature light sources such as household tungsten lamps.

The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR features Canon’s Peripheral Illumination Correction function which corrects darkening that can occur in the corners of images with most lenses when used at their largest apertures. When activated, it is automatically applied to JPEG images and video clips as they are shot. For RAW images, it can be applied in DPP software.

Other new features include a large three-inch solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution and a wide 160-degree viewing angle for enhanced clarity and more precise color when reviewing images and shooting video. The new in-camera copyright information feature helps professionals secure control over images by setting copyright data directly into the camera and appending that information to each image file in the Exif metadata. Additional features include a fluorine coating on the Low Pass Filter to further repel dust and enhance the EOS Integrated Cleaning System.

Minimize Post-Production with Enhanced Canon Auto Lighting Optimizer
Action photography truly is all about speed, capturing a fast subject with fast focusing and fast frame rates. However, all this speed might be wasted if it is slowed down by lengthy post-production procedures to adjust image quality. The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR helps reduce post-production work with a powerful new Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) system. When enabled, Canon’s ALO automatically adjusts the image for optimal brightness and contrast on the fly during in-camera image processing, reducing clipped highlights while keeping shadowed areas as clear and detailed as they actually appear. By optimizing brightness and contrast in-camera, Canon’s ALO system significantly reduces the need for post-production image optimization, and gives photographers image quality they can take directly to press. Demanding professional photographers who tested ALO clearly stated that this one feature will reduce their post-production image optimization process by more than 75 percent. Canon’s ALO works with both RAW[i] and JPEG images as well as video recording.

Rugged Reliability
Canon has taken every measure to ensure that the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera has the highest degree of weather resistance in the EOS line. The 1D Mark IV camera incorporates a wide range of design features that enhance its durability and reliability for professional assignments. For example, the 1D Mark IV’s body, chassis and lens mount are completely weather-resistant and 76 gaskets and seals surround all buttons and seams. The body covers and internal chassis, including the mirror box, are constructed with magnesium-alloy, one of the strongest and rigid metals available for its weight. For added strength, the lens mount is constructed with stainless steel. In fact, when used with Canon’s Speedlite 580EX II and/or most current L-series lenses, the entire camera system remains fully weather resistant, so professionals can concentrate on getting the shot instead of worrying about protecting their gear.

New Wireless Connectivity
Canon is announcing the availability of the new WFT-E2 II A* wireless file transmitter exclusively for the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The WFT-E2 II A wireless transmitter is an extremely small and versatile device that offers professional photographers a wide range of digital connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, ideal for commercial and studio work. In addition to adding the ability to connect to wireless networks over 802.11a, the new WFT-E2 II A adds a wealth of new professional features to the photographer’s tool kit. The new Camera Linking feature allows a single photographer to simultaneously fire up to 10 cameras remotely; and the updated WFT Server mode lets you remotely use Live View, control settings, and fire the EOS-1D Mark IV over the internet from anywhere in the world using a standard Web browser or many Web-enabled smart phones. Additionally, geotagging is now possible via Bluetooth, using compatible GPS devices to append coordinate data to the images.

Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in late December, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $4,999.00[ii]. Final pricing and availability for the Canon WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter will be available later this year.

Canon Digital Learning Center
Online visitors and Web surfers are encouraged to browse the Canon Digital Learning Center and take advantage of the various educational resources that Canon has to offer for novices and advanced photographers alike. The Canon Digital Learning Center provides a schedule for a wide variety of Live Learning classes across the country with renowned photographers as well as online resources and tips. The site also features online tutorials for beginners and professionals to learn their way around a digital SLR camera and inkjet printer and unlock the full creative control of digital photography. To learn more about each program and register, please visit: www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of “100 Best Global Brands.” Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

[i] When processed in Canon Digital Photo Professional software.
[ii] Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.

Google ran another one of their semi-famous recruiting campaigns targeting the MIT student body.  Apparently it contained an obscured / encrypted code, presumably with instructions on what to do to apply.  I found the story and image via TechCrunch and do I did what everyone does:

I Googled it

And I found something much more interesting than zero results.  So, I wanted to perform an experiment.  I took the code and pasted it on one of my sister sites, TubeClockDB.com and used Ping-O-Matic to notify blogs of the update.  WITHIN 10 MINUTES of the ping, I started getting hundreds of hits per hour searching for “8MLDQ6″  This was interesting.  Google had crawled my site and started sending search results within just a few minutes.

Astounding Finding #1

They crawled my site, updated their indexes, distributed their updates to all of their machines and started returning my site as a result within 10 minutes.

That is amazing.  Simply the quantity of work involved with something like an update is impressive.  To do that in a few minutes is astounding.  Of course, Ping-O-Matic played a big role in that so hats off to them too.

Astounding Finding #2

Ping-O-Matic does a great job notifying Google and other blog services.  If you’re not using them, you’re missing out.

Astounding Finding #3

Almost all of the search results were coming from corporate networks.  Huh.  Adobe*, I’m looking at you.  You take the dubious honor of having the most employees searching for a job at Google from your network.  The US Military had the number two position.

*this could change.  It was the number one position when I was looking earlier.

Astounding Finding #4

People are lazy.  They want to find the answer on Google and give it back to them.  I have a feeling that Google is looking for a different kind of person, but I could be wrong.  (I’m not, however.)

8MLDQ6 T UI
67FML RH AA
NRA6Q 8EFL
DMQ86II2 O3
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I case you were living under a rock and missed it, the EOS 7D is official.

http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/eossep09/

Canon EOS 7D

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Facebook applications are an established business.  Rovrr started designing applications for Fb back in 2006 when the platform was first announced.  Now, even normal users understand the value and the benefits that they can provide to their personal Facebook experience.

Wavelets are the next big thing.  Wavelets have a business model. Wavelets are the name of 3rd party applications that sit in the Google Wave application. However, the potential outcome is significantly different. Google Wave is a collaboration platform with social aspects that targets both the personal market and business market. Businesses can host their own Google Wave instances and 3rd parties can extend functionality through Wavelets.

Why are Wavelets the next big thing? Because businesses will pay for them. Because end users will use this in lieu of email or AOL Instant Messenger. They have the promise of bringing all of the ease and potential of Facebook applications in to a business environment.

Learn more about the API here: http://code.google.com/apis/wave/

Learn about the developer’s guide here: http://code.google.com/apis/wave/guide.html

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I am looking to use these domain names for a near term project. However, if you are looking to use these, I may consider selling an individual domain name. The entire lots is available for sale -$9,500 Firm.  Contact me for an up-to-date list and pricing.

• MONETIZATIONWAVELET.COM
• SOCIALWAVELET.COM
• SOCIALWAVELETS.COM
• WAVELET.US
• WAVELET.WS
• WAVELETA.COM
• WAVELETADS.COM
• WAVELETADVERTISING.COM
• WAVELETAPP.COM
• WAVELETAPP.INFO
• WAVELETAPP.NET
• WAVELETAPPLICATION.COM
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• WAVELETAPPLICATIONS.COM
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• WAVELETAPPS.US
• WAVELETB.COM
• WAVELETBUILDER.COM
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• WAVELETBUILDER.NET
• WAVELETCENTRAL.COM
• WAVELETCENTRAL.INFO
• WAVELETCENTRAL.NET
• WAVELETDIRECTORY.COM
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• WAVELETDIRECTORY.NET
• WAVELETHELPER.COM
• WAVELETMARKETING.COM
• WAVELETMONETIZATION.COM
• WAVELETPRO.COM
• WAVELETSEARCH.COM
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• WAVELETSEARCH.NET
• WAVELETTRACKER.COM
• WAVELETTRACKER.INFO
• WAVELETTRACKER.NET
• WAVEWAVELETS.COM
• WAVEWAVELETS.INFO
• WAVEWAVELETS.NET

More sources:

http://www.technology.am/google-wave-to-launch-public-beta-service-by-end-of-september-012431.html

http://mashable.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-guide/

This may not be news to everyone, but it was a bit of a discovery to me. Basically, if you use the Logitech software that came with your Revolution MX mouse and OS X, you might be in trouble.

This flaw allows users who lock their screen using the screen saver to bypass the security – simply by pressing the thumb wheel forward. That’s right. Once you do that, you can browse the computer and you can view documents using Quick Look. Pretty neat, eh?

My suggestion – sign out when you’re not at your machine and reprogram the mouse to not have shortcuts for Expose.

FWIW, this works much more reliably when my left monitor is rotated 90 degrees.  I’m not sure why this is, but when both monitors are oriented normally, this doesn’t seem to work. I have to believe this is an OS X problem and not a Logitech one.  Something in the Logitech software makes exploiting this easier, but the fundamental flaw still has to be with OSX.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u700RJxU71M

And because I like Apple, I did this too:

Apple Bug Report