Archive for July, 2009
Apple’s e-book reader or kindle killer or tablet net book?
There are more rumours about Apple’s development of a new e-book reader. Apparently they have approached the Taiwanese company that manufactures screens used in its iPhone and iPod touch to ask for them to create simliar 10 inch colour touch screens The device is rumoured to allow access to all types of media through the web. Users will be able to download books, music and movies through its i-store. Apple also apparently have been scanning thousands of books, presumably to offer them through its i-tunes software.
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Would you buy an e-book (electronic book reader)?
I find the current selection of e-book reader pretty dull and un-inspiring. Even if the price was something in the tens of pounds rather than the hundreds I don’t think I would be rushing to buy one. If there was a sexy device, perhaps very slim and A5 in size, that had a really nice colour screen and I could browse the internet, read books, watch movies, do my email on then yes I would be interested. The more desirable a device becomes the less the price will be a factor. Amazon apparently are close to a UK launch date for the new Kindle, which should give online capability and the ability to read newspapers and magazines. Plastic Logic could bring their WiFi e-reader to the UK. So we can see technology is getting closer to delivering a better device. Personally I think it is going to take someone like Apple to bring out that “must have” gadget which is stylish and cool to really kick start the e-book market.
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Anyone for…Golf? Guide to the best places to play
It’s hard to think of many sports and games that have the universal appeal of Golf. From the very young to the very old, if you can lift a golf club, you can enjoy a game of golf! Suchis the popularity of golf that there are golf clubs and golf courses in towns and cities all over the UK and the world. The origin of golf is ancient – some fondly believe that at the dawn of mankind, when homo erectus first realised weapons were necessary to hunt and kill the larger animals around him, men and boys would practise striking small stones with their sticks. Certainly it is known that the in the first century BC, Romans played a game called Paganica, using a bent stick to hit a leather ball, and they doubtless spread this game as they made their way through Europe. In the middle ages, the Chinese had a similar game called Chuiwan. The Celts played Cambuca and the French, Chambot. The Persians played Chaugan and the Dutch played Kolven – it seems that all over the world, people invented games where balls were hit with sticks. The most commonly accepted origin of the modern game of golf is that it evolved in Scotland from around the 12th century, when shepherds amused themselves by knocking stones into rabbit-holes on the site where today stands the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Most golf clubs have trainers, or Pros, who will be only too happy to teach newcomers how to play their favourite sport, and given that most golf courses are situated in pleasant and scenic locations, even if you turn out not to be a new Tiger Woods, working your way around a golf course is not only a pleasant way of passing the time, but also a healthy activity. Unlike any other sport, golf is not played on a pre-defined pitch or field with marked boundaries (think football pitches, or tennis courts), but rather on a golf course, and the terrain layout of each golf course is unique, which makes visiting new golf clubs and courses an interesting challenge to players. And at the end of a hearty game, there is always the appealing 19th hole where golfers can take their ease, discuss their games, dissect professional tournaments and raise a glass of good cheer. The best guide to Golf Courses around the UK and Ireland is FHG’s : The Golf Guide where to Play, where to Stay. Catering for all standards of golfer, it includes details of a variety of courses and driving ranges such as seaside links, parkland, moorland, flat and hilly, each with its own challenges and pleasures. With The Golf Guide, it’s possible to plan a golfing tour taking in a several different courses, using the excellent accommodation recommended throughout the guide. Although the primary focus is the UK, there is also information on golf in far-flung places such as Thailand. Indeed, The Golf Guide where to Play, where to Stay is a must for the travelling golfer! FHG’s The Golf Guide where to Play, where to Stay is available from Maps International.
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How to make wall maps
Ever wanted to see how wall maps are made? Well now you can check out our video showing how we make our world famous wall maps. This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck . Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video. Watch the whole process that we go though. See the wall map file setup stage, printing the wall map, laminating the wall map and finally trimming the wall map. See more wall maps and buy them online at http://www.mapsinternational.co.uk
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British Airways latest strike action BA strike looms
British Airways now on the verge of strike action set to disrupt summer holidays and business travel plans for millions of British travellers. Big cut back plans proposed by BA has provoked heated arguments between the airline and GMB union workers. The cut backs come after BA lost an embarrassing £401 million last year alone. The cuts include the loss of 3,700 jobs across the business, pay freeze for all remaining employees and adjustments to conditions and entitlements. Latest news of the British Airways strike action can be found right here as it happens. Watch this space. What do you think of the possible strike action and are you due to travel with BA this summer?
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