Archive for February, 2009

Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones Bundled with 12 Months Free Line Rental

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Did you realise that it is quite possible to obtain a mobile phone absolutely free includingfree line rental? What that means is that you can obtain a free mobile phone handset with free inclusive text messages and free inclusive minutes without paying a penny for them!By now your bound to be thinking that this is a trick, but this is legitimate!The way to be successful is to take on cell companies at their own game. You see, cell phone companies advertise 12 month free line rental deals just to get prosepective customers into the shop. Before they attach a load of clauses to the packages to control the numbers of customers that actually take out and successfully obtain a free line rental mobile phone offer.12 month free offers work as long as the buyer sign up for a mobile phone contract in the usual manner, and make sure they pay the bill as usual. Then, at pre determined dates within the 12 month term of the mobile contract the customer have to send off for cash back. At this time the store that sold you the mobile will send out a cheque. Usually around three separate claims have to be made before you get back 100% of the cost of your mobile.Now, the retailers make the process of getting your money back pretty awkward, as they ask that you produce phone bills (which you may mis place). They insist upon particular dates for the claim (which you may forget) and implement various other loopholes and tricks. For this reason you have to be on the ball and beat them at their own game!Fully read the contract, put all dates in your diary, keep the paperwork and make sure your claim is on time and you have every chance of gettinga cell phone completely cost free for an entire year!The simple fact is the retailers don’t mind giving away some of these phones for free as it is a a good promotion for them. Being able to push “cost free mobile phones” heightens the standing of their company, and, as they recognize merely a handful of individuals are likely to jump past all the clauses necessary to receive a 12 months free line rental deal, it does not actually cost that much money!A 12 months free line rental promotion may not be the right for everyone as you have to be organised and ensure you properly finish all of the parts of your claim correctly, but, a 12 months free line rental deal is for sure something worth considering if you are cost aware.

Dongle, a Boring Device? Not Anymore Says O2

Monday, February 16th, 2009

O2, in association with the House of Holland has come up with a great looking new dongle, which is sure to become the fashion statement of the season.

As dongles have gained popularity and have become a household device, the manufacturers have been trying to create a greater appeal to their product by coming out with flashy and sometimes outrageous looking designs. O2, now has unleashed some serious fashion on the device by getting together with the House of Holland in designing a new dongle for their ‘pay-as-you-go’ mobile broadband package.

House of Holland is a label owned by Henry Holland, the 25-year-old designer who rose to fame in 2007. Mr. Holland who played an instrumental role in designing the device believes that it can be a very good gift, as not only does it look great, but also serves a very useful purpose.

The dongle, which comes in a black and white polka dot, also features a blue logo of the House of Holland. The limited release of the device is set to hit the market on 27 February. If you are not able to get one for yourself, cheer up because it seems this could be a turning point in dongle designs and O2’s competitors could follow suit with their own versions of the designer dongle.

Automatic Feed and Encompix ETO ERP Profiled in American Machinist

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Automatic Feed Co., a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding automation systems in Napoleon, Ohio, is an engineer-to-order company that has special integration requirements. The company needed to increase efficiency and reduce costs because its existing manufacturing system lacked advanced integration capabilities. “We wanted to better integrate our CAD system with the bill-of-materials and integrate our sales quoting with our costing and supporting processes,” explains Nathan Weaks, AFC treasurer, “We needed to make information about the best manufacturing times that we’ve done on a job more accessible to the team member involved in making the equipment.”

AFC also wanted to integrate its QS9000 quality system with the manufacturing system, integrate project management and scheduling to enable tracking and reporting progress on each project, and improve human resources record keeping. This had to be accomplished in six months.

AFC chose Encompix Inc. (www.encompix.com) to supply ERP software and services. “Encompix is set up to handle most of the issues that machine tool companies face,” says Weaks, “However, we are different from other machine tool makers in that our average project is in the range of $3 million to $5 million with thousands of parts manufactured for any given machine. The Encompix team quickly understood that we were not typical, and they were able to accommodate our unique requirements on time and on budget.” Since its implementation, the Encompix system has produced a 20-percent cost reduction and a 30-percent reduction in cycle time.

According to Thomas R. Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute (www.etoinstitute.org), “Encompix continues to capture significant marketshare in the ETO environment because few other ERP vendors truly understand the nuances and significant distinctions of the ETO process versus the repetitive manufacturing process. Encompix now has more than 300 of the leading ETO manufacturing firms in North America using their ERP Software solution.”

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects the commitment to developing business application solutions that encompass the complex areas of project-based and job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

Encompix www.encompix.com Roger Meloy rmeloy@encompix.com 513-733-0066

Gymnastics Judging – A Brief Overview

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Whenever your gymnast attends a meet, be it regional, local, or otherwise, you probably realize that he or she is being judged on his or her performance. You may or may not like how the panel rates your child’s routine, but rest assured that the ancillary staff is there as an impartial and fair group which works together to offer unbiased scoring. This is where the playing field of the competition is at its most level. Granted, gymnastics judging is not a science, and there can be mistakes made. This is why it is always good to have an idea of what the judges are looking at when they make their decisions. I’m here to help!

First, judges take a look at whether or not your gymnast has followed the rules of attendance. Each meet may have a different dress code, but most typically, associations will ask that long hair be tied back close to the head, that jewelry be removed, and that all clothing that may prove a safety issue be removed. If your gymnast is not in accordance with these rules, his or her participation may be interrupted until the issue can be resolved. Barring that, the judges’ rating is based entirely upon the gymnastic performance. Since there are so many different kinds of gymnastics, we’ll just give you the basics in common to all of them.

The next category judges usually look at is overall difficulty. In other words, if your gymnast is attempting a more advanced routine, then he or she will start off with more points than someone who is attempting a beginner’s routine. The more somersaults, vaults, flips, and so forth used, the better chance of a good score; also, the more difficult a position he or she uses for somersaults (piked or straight versus tucked), the higher the difficulty rating will be. Also, consideration is given to the gymnast who makes use of more complex movements (usually termed ’segments’ or ‘elements’); these are typically looked at in terms of degrees (180, 360, etc). The more twists and turns a gymnast does, the more complicated the routine.

Beyond complexity, the judges look at execution. Something that is full of twists and turns and poorly executed will score lower than something that is simpler but perfectly executed. The criteria for measuring this aspect of gymnastics include stability (Did he or she waver in the terminus of the segment? Did he or she take an extra step or falter with any element?) and landings (Did he or she stumble? Did he or she hold position for no less than three seconds at the end of the routine?). Instability in any part of a routine can be disastrous – not only in terms of judging, but, indeed, in terms of safety. Most gymnasts learn, with time, to be very measured and precise. If they stumble when coming to a stop, they appear not to have the last bit of polish that gives their routine the extra ‘oomph’ it needs to pass with the judges. Then, of course, if a gymnast doesn’t hold the typical arms-up final position for more than three seconds at the end of the routine, points are deducted. These are just things to keep in mind.

Finally, when all is said and done, total points are calculated. Depending upon the type of routine your gymnast has performed, he or she will be given a base number of points, from which the raw score is computed. Each misstep – and each flourish – weighs on the raw score.

Typically, additions and subtractions are made in the form of fractions of a point – .1, .2, .3, .4, .5, and so on. Sometimes, judges are limited in the amount of points they can deduct for a single mistake (in other words, sometimes the subtractions are limited to .5 points at a time). In the end, this gives us our all-too-familiar scoring system. Of course, you definitely want to push for a “10.”

In any case, lots of encouragement is deserved by your gymnast.

If something should go unfavorably during the judging process, at the very least you will have an idea of what happened. Keep in mind that gymnastics judging is not a science and mistakes can be made. Your little one should not bear the burden of politics; he or she is a champion regardless of whether or not a perfect score is attained.

By Murray Hughes Gymnastics Secrets Revealed “The book EVERY gymnastics parent should read”

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Satellite Radio’s impact on College Sports

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Sports is filled with Rights and fees. Who has the right to broadcast and reproduce sports, and how gets paid? College Universities always hold local radio rights for their sports programs. Satellite radio has caused a conflict with these schools due to the amount of the local broadcasts going national over satellite systems.

Many universities believe that the local radio stations should receive some proceeds from these broadcasts. However in many cases, they are not currently getting any money from Satellite Radio Services.

Negotiations have occurred at some level but not for every one, it has been a league-by-league issue. XM, for example, deals with several major conferences, including the Pac-10. However, Sirius negotiated individual deals with Southern California and UCLA, and these are all creating a conflict between the companies and their respective teams and leagues. And although these fees are not very large, with a growing subscriber base and increased satellite radio popularity, the fees and the battle to control rights are definitely going to increase and heat up!

It’s going to be very interesting as the fight to control content gets more heated, we have seen it happen with TV and traditional radio, and now it’s satellite radio’s turn.

How Treadmills Work?

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

The invention of treadmill has helped millions of people to jog indoors. On a treadmill a person can walk, jog and run on different modes. A person can get all kinds of outdoor experience with a single machine. And more importantly it fits into a room.

Lets talk about how it works. It has a cushioning belt, a platform, a motor and a wide range of features. We can direct its speed to increase or decrease.

The cushioning belt is around 18 inches wide and 48 inches long. A tall person requires a belt of at least 20 inches width and 54 inches length. This should be very comfortable. Because on this belt you jog, walk or run.

The matching motor, which rolls the belt, is another basic part of the treadmill. A standard motor should have 1.5 horsepower. A very good motor is of about 2 horsepower. You can alter the speed of the motor according to your requirements. This kind of motor can work for hours and remains workable for years.

Incline is another important part of the treadmill. By making the treadmill inclined you can do calf workout and other cardiovascular exercise.

The monitor displays various current stats of the machine as well as the body. It shows time, body temperature, pulse rate, heart rate etc. Through the monitor we can use various features and control the speed of the treadmill.

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If we are eating 99% fat free, why are we 99% fat?!

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Copyright 2005 Sheridan Woodcroft

Unfortunately, obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, with over 60% of our population now overweight. We need to take control of this problem NOW.

There are three terms that need to be understood in order to take control of your weight – fat, fibre, and carbohydrates. Fat is fairly straight forward. Fibre is anything that grows out of the ground… mainly fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and berries. The important thing to know about fibre is that the acid in your stomach won’t break it down, so when you eat fibre, it fills you up faster and keeps you full longer. Finally, Carbohydrates are foods that are naturally sweet, or anything made with sugar or flour.

Most people have heard that if you eat low fat or no fat foods you can lose weight. Well in reality, that’s just half the story. Most people, when trying low fat diets, go to the store and start reading labels and looking for anything that has zero fat. People then think, “Great, I can eat all I want.” They eat almost no fat at all – and end up gaining weight! That’s why you need to know the other half of the story.

If you eat only low fat foods, most of them are low in fibre and also very high in carbohydrates. Because they’re low in fibre you have to eat more to feel full. So when you eat more, you take in more calories than you need, and your body stores the extra carbohydrates and calories as fat. That’s the other side of the low fat diet. Unless you eat low fat and high fibre, at the same time, you are more likely to gain than lose any weight.

Waitt Family Foundation: Instrumental in Nanotechnology Research

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Before the Ted Waitt Family Foundation even provided major funding for biophotonics research programs, they have already supported nanotechnology. The Waitt Family Foundation’s funding has made possible the unveiling of the nanotech program of Foresight Nanotech Institute called the Productive Nanotechnology: Roadmap Project. The said project is an effort to refine research and development methods in several fields of nanotechnology specialization.Although much of the field of nanotechnology is still based on theories and theoretical frameworks, there is no doubt that nanotechnology will soon become mainstream reality. The Ted Waitt Family Foundation recognizes the benefits of the said field once researchers and nanotechnologists break barriers and make nanotechnology feasible for everyday applications.As stated, the Roadmap Project is the first attempt to refine research and development methods for atomically accurate manufacturing. The program has undergone three years in development and has been initially developed by over 70 nanotechnologists, research scientists, theorists, and business experts, who have shared their views and expertise.The project is quite ambitious. As mentioned, much of the principles and fundamentals of nanotechnology are still structured on theories. For the Ted Waitt Family Foundation to lead the charge into nanotechnology investigation and provide the money for to ensure progress and success is quite a laudable feat.

Rakeback Offers – What You Can Expect

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Some poker players have asked “Why should I need any poker rakeback? I just play at poker internet sites when there is a bonus.” However what if you have the chance to take gambling up professionally? There are too many bettors who kick themselves for not getting rakeback deals however nowadays they have signed up for each leading poker site and skins. Do not turn into one of them.

If you are a player who stakes below a couple of dollars and just plays when clearing bonuses, you should be getting normally around one hundred percent rake back considering the bonus on your bet. A certain leading web site recently shut accounts of card players who used their site merely to gamble this way. No one knows for sure whether this exercise will kickoff a new trend. If it ocurrs then instantly a rakeback offer is imperative. Rakeback

Someday you may find your best game and grow very prosperous, even if it hasn’t happened already. I was injured by an accident and discovered online poker when I was off and I never regretted it. That’s a couple of years back now yet I have not even once required a job since all due to internet poker and rake back deals. It’s always great plan to look ahead. Consider it an investment for the future, even if you do not consider rake back is desirable for you at the moment it certainly could end up being a good strategy tomorrow, there is zero to lose. Should you be looking at checking out a new sites signing up for rakeback has to be a great idea.

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Daily Basketball Analysis: 1/11/06 Shaq Versus Baron Davis

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Best: Heat @ Warriors: At the very least Golden State should play the Heat tough. For Miami to not get wiped away like they did against Phoenix, they’ll need a great game for Shaq. With no Wade, he didn’t take a shot in that game until about 2 minutes left in the 1st. No wonder they lost. Adonal Foyle lost his starting spot to Ike Diogu, but will get the start to match up to the Diesel. This is his opportunity to get his job back. Predicted Score: Miami wins 105-103

Runner-up: Mavericks @ Knicks: It was a four seasons ago that these two teams had a 2OT game in New York. While the Knicks have changed their style of play completely (from good to bad) the Mavs are still the high-scoring team they were back then. Dallas needs to be more prolific on the road and take care of teams like this. Predicted Score: New York wins 107-103

Blowout: Magic @ Sonics: Orlando may play games in the low-90’s frequently, but they need to break loose and score if they really want to be successful. Rashard Lewis will have an advantage over Grant Hill and should be able to score over him. The end line underneath the basket should be a lot emptier after Steve Francis kicked a cameraman last year in Seattle. Predicted Score: Seattle wins 104-87

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