Extract . . .
"Can your smartphone replace your other home, office and travel gadgets? Indeed, it can - and more. Today's smartphones have the power and software to replace your TV, stereo, home phone and Internet. The latest devices running on one-GHz processors and featuring ultrasharp four-inch screens, can also handle applications that until recently could only run on computers. With blazingly fast Internet connections that rival home networks, smartphones can take over every gadget or application in your life."
Link
http://www.theprovince.com/technology/personal-tech/ready+cords/3522854/story.html
Tuesday, October 5
US travel fee introduced
Extract . . .
"British travellers will now have to have to pay a $14 (£9) fee to enter the United States.The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), an online visa application, was introduced in 2008 and became mandatory in January 2009, replacing the I-94W forms used by countries with a visa-waiver agreement, traditionally completed by passengers during a flight."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7987268/US-travel-fee-introduced.html
"British travellers will now have to have to pay a $14 (£9) fee to enter the United States.The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), an online visa application, was introduced in 2008 and became mandatory in January 2009, replacing the I-94W forms used by countries with a visa-waiver agreement, traditionally completed by passengers during a flight."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7987268/US-travel-fee-introduced.html
Protect your privacy while surfing the internet
Extract . . .
"If you thought staying anonymous online was simply a matter of not using your real name when posting comments, you could be in for a bit of a shock.
Even if every single aspect of your internet persona is completely concocted, your web browser still reveals enough information about your computer to the sites it deals with to enable someone to track it, and therefore you, down.
Unless you’re engaged in something suspect it’s unlikely that anyone gives two hoots about who are and what you’re up to, of course, but there are situations where it pays to pay closer attention to online privacy."
Link
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/features/2267722/protect-privacy-while-browsing
"If you thought staying anonymous online was simply a matter of not using your real name when posting comments, you could be in for a bit of a shock.
Even if every single aspect of your internet persona is completely concocted, your web browser still reveals enough information about your computer to the sites it deals with to enable someone to track it, and therefore you, down.
Unless you’re engaged in something suspect it’s unlikely that anyone gives two hoots about who are and what you’re up to, of course, but there are situations where it pays to pay closer attention to online privacy."
Link
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/features/2267722/protect-privacy-while-browsing
Stress bad for business, say experts
Extract . . .
"A large percentage of bosses suffered from stress during the economic downturn, and experts say this is bad for business. A survey by UK-based Hiscox, a leader in specialist insurance, revealed that the downturn hit bosses emotionally and financially; 33 percent increased their working week by approximately 12.5 hours and 38 percent suffered from stress."
Link
http://www.africanbusinessreview.co.za/news/workplace-stress/stress-bad-business-say-experts
"A large percentage of bosses suffered from stress during the economic downturn, and experts say this is bad for business. A survey by UK-based Hiscox, a leader in specialist insurance, revealed that the downturn hit bosses emotionally and financially; 33 percent increased their working week by approximately 12.5 hours and 38 percent suffered from stress."
Link
http://www.africanbusinessreview.co.za/news/workplace-stress/stress-bad-business-say-experts
So you want to be an entrepreneur?
Extract . . .
"Now you might say that being an accountant is boring, well I would argue otherwise. As an accountant I get to work with some of the brightest and innovative entrepreneurs and trust me, it is very inspiring and exciting."
Link
http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/articles/articles-blogs/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-1234.html
"Now you might say that being an accountant is boring, well I would argue otherwise. As an accountant I get to work with some of the brightest and innovative entrepreneurs and trust me, it is very inspiring and exciting."
Link
http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/articles/articles-blogs/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-1234.html
Banks' contempt for customers revealed as investigation finds thousands of complaints ignored
Extract . . .
"Tens of thousands of legitimate complaints are being fobbed off and ignored by our High Street banks. Damning figures released yesterday by independent disputes arbitrator the Financial Ombudsman service lay bare the contempt shown by some of our biggest banks to customers who dare to complain. The figures, which cover the six months to June 2010, show in some instances, more than nine in ten cases previously rejected by the banks are being decided in the customers’ favour."
Link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1312125/Banks-contempt-customers-revealed-investigation-finds-complaints-ignored.html
"Tens of thousands of legitimate complaints are being fobbed off and ignored by our High Street banks. Damning figures released yesterday by independent disputes arbitrator the Financial Ombudsman service lay bare the contempt shown by some of our biggest banks to customers who dare to complain. The figures, which cover the six months to June 2010, show in some instances, more than nine in ten cases previously rejected by the banks are being decided in the customers’ favour."
Link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1312125/Banks-contempt-customers-revealed-investigation-finds-complaints-ignored.html
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