Verizon Wireless sold out of iPhones just 17 hours after putting a limited number on sale for pre-order yesterday, smashing the company’s sales record for any device, reports MarketWatch . In fact, the single-day record fell after only the first two hours—those being 3am to 5am. Verizon released no sales…
Continue reading …Amazing Footage of Uncontacted Amazon Tribe May Save Them from Loggers (Video)
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Image: Survival International The notion that any society has survived the onslaught of plugged-in, media-saturated globalization without making contact with industrial civilization is tantalizing — it’s why the story of the ‘uncontacted’ tribe colliding with modern society has been an enduring popular narrative. But it looks as if those narratives can still be founded in reality, even in the modern era — the BBC has just released film footage that captures one such tribe, that hasn’t been contacted by the outside world. And a growing movement of conservationists hop… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Take that, GoDaddy! With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend in the United States, many people will be glued to their televisions. Some of us couldn’t care less about the game — no, we’ll be watching this year’s Super Bowl ads. Because in true American fashion, it’s not just a sports game, it’s a business opportunity. But what if nearly $3,000,000 for 30 seconds of TV time isn’t in your budget?… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Small Business Trends Discovery Date : 04/02/2011 22:20 Number of articles : 4
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Take that, GoDaddy! With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend in the United States, many people will be glued to their televisions. Some of us couldn’t care less about the game — no, we’ll be watching this year’s Super Bowl ads. Because in true American fashion, it’s not just a sports game, it’s a business opportunity. But what if nearly $3,000,000 for 30 seconds of TV time isn’t in your budget?… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Small Business Trends Discovery Date : 04/02/2011 22:20 Number of articles : 4
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The day of destiny is nearly upon us: on February 10th, you’ll finally be able to get an iPhone that works on Verizon . For us in the tech media, that’s one blown-out, seemingly never-ending rumor that we never have to write about again — whew! — but for you, this could very well mark the beginning of a magical journey. Of course, there are many, many things to consider that’ll influence your decision to buy: what carrier are you on currently? Do you already have an iPhone? How much traveling do you do? Are you a vegetarian? The list goes on and on — and we intend to help you figure it all out in time for launch day. What’s more, we’ll take a look at some of your best alternatives, too, because let’s be honest: just because the Verizon iPhone is here doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone. So without further ado, let’s dive in and get this figured out. Continue reading iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A new study suggests children with asthma who spend quality time with their families by eating together are healthier than those who eat alone, while watching TV, or while others are busy chatting or texting on cell phones.
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A new study suggests children with asthma who spend quality time with their families by eating together are healthier than those who eat alone, while watching TV, or while others are busy chatting or texting on cell phones.
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Photo credit: chego101 / Creative Commons This post was written by Danny Chang, Senior Product Marketing Manager at eBay and contributor to eBayGreenTeam.com. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to ditch their cars , burn some extra calories, and bond with their community on electric subways, buses, and trains. However, since not all public transportation systems are created equal, it can be hard to give up your vehic… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Heavy snowfall from the plains to the east coast has been a boon to roofers, even as it exasperates residents. (Feb. 4)
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