Australian State to Ban Use of Phone Based GPS
Friday, September 25th, 2009If you are living in Australia and own an iPhone, then you need to think twice before downloading the navigation apps presented by the major GPS players like TomTom , Navigon and recently Pioneer . As per sources, use of iPhone or any other smart-phone for navigational purposes is to be banned. The Victorian Government road authority, VicRoads are all set to introduce a new amendment to the existing road rules beginning from 9th of November this year. From then it will be illegal fo
Tighter Laws Announced for 4th of July Travelers
Saturday, July 4th, 2009As far as Minnesota is concerned, people who are embarking on going places this 4th of July should be fully aware of the modified laws set by the authorities. Technically, it is all about buckling up for safety , especially if you plan to bring toddlers with you on your trip. Normally, this would be automatic since it has been tradition for most families to bring everyone up to the youngest member. The new Minnesota state law requires child passengers under the age of 8 or shorter than 4 fo
Medical Data By Mobile Phone
Sunday, June 28th, 2009We have a concept we wish to develop for the ongoing collection of medical data in developing countries of the South Pacific. We wish to set up an online capability to design medical (or any) forms then download them to mobile phones or netbooks. (The idea being that it is easier to use the phones for research and data collection in rural areas) There is an organisation called Datadyne.org that has a very good product. We would like to build on this with ability to insert photos into the fo
2010 Ford Taurus and Ford Taurus SHO Pricing Details
Friday, June 19th, 2009Ford has yet to release an official press release with the 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO pricing details but we’ve done some digging and have found the prices on the SE, SEL, Limited and SHO models. All 2010 Ford Taurus models are powered by a Duratec 3.5L V6 engine that produces 263-hp with a maximum torque of 249 lb-ft. The base level Taurus SE model will come with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission with prices starting at $25,170 (excluding taxes and registration fees). The 2010 Fo
Father’s Day CrunchDeals from Wal Mart
Friday, June 12th, 2009Father’s Day is coming up, I guess, and Wal Mart is having a fire sale on gadgets and doodad’s to fill dad’s “man cave.” The savings start on June 14th and run till June 20th. Here are a few notable items that will be on sale during that time: $128 Blu-ray player, $697 42-inch LCD HDTV, $199 Palm Pre sans MIR, and a ton of other goods. The Game Room/Living Room Cave: The hi-def or game experience with new savings: · $128 Magnavox Blu-ray Disc player (NB500MGX)* · Two fo
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