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BloGitud : Summer is coming …

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:29:53 +0000

Winter has gone, the weather is getting warmer and I can feel the first summer glows ( I have this special skill to be the first to feel when the weather starts getting warmer as I spent 10 hours per day siting on my desk in the office ) , this raise of the temperature means it’s time to start thinking about where I’m going to go this summer (of course if I get vacation).

Where can I go this summer ? I need to go visit a special place, a place I’ve never been to before, I’ve heard about Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt so to have more information I searched on the net for Sharm El Sheikh Holidays and I can’t describe how beautiful is that place , especially as it’s in Egypt which I consider as one of the most beautiful countries in the world ,with its unique culture and the Egyptian people known for being very welcoming and cheerful .

But the problem is that while visiting that particular website , I’ve also found a lot of different destinations , and each destination is so beautiful that it makes you forget the others especially in cyprius and Mauritius .

So now I’m really confused, I don’t know whether I should go to Sharm El Sheikh , opt for Mauritius Holidays or go for Cyprus Holidays because all the three places are extremely beautiful , and deserve visiting them , and what makes the task of taking a decision a bit tougher , is the fact that all the three trips are very affordable .

But hey , I’m daydreaming about a trip while I’m sitting on the desk and the boss is yelling at me ,so maybe I should forget about the trip now and get back to work or I will both lose my job, and stay at home this summer .

BloGitud: Google Buzz and Privacy.

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:00:05 +0000

Google Buzz reconsiders how it protects privacy
After the controversy that followed the launch of Buzz Google, the Internet Group is redefining the rules of privacy settings.

The search engine is making all its efforts to improve the conditions for use of its Internet services.
To begin with the Google Buzz, a micro-blogging service , which had attracted the ire of many Internet just days after its launch, forcing the search engine to respond quickly.
To avoid further criticism of the unchecked spread of information, the Internet Group will set up a confirmation page.

In other words, google will ask the user to adjust the privacy settings and then choose the data he wants to publish or not.
Rather than automatically install the monitoring of people with whom we communicate by e-mail or chat, Google Buzz submits suggestions to manually confirm.

The user can also identify contacts who may or may not follow the discussions, manage ancillary services that can interconnect with your Google Account Buzz (Picasa, Twitter …).
In the U.S., the initial method has infuriated the Electronic Privacy Information Center, which had launched a procedure to Google Buzz to the Federal Trade Commission.
The Centre for Protection of Civil Rights on the Internet in particular considers that the way Google has launched Buzz is a flagrant violation of the Federal Law on Consumer Protection.
But now things seems to be changing .

BloGitud : let’s customize the shares

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:08:24 +0000

What’s the best gift you should opt for to make a Harley Davidson fan happy? okay the answer may seem easy , to buy him a Harley Davidson .but if I tell you that this guy is a Harley Davidson collector in this case finding the right gift becomes more difficult .

Our company hired a guy who refused to be paid in US dollar, as he’s a very qualified guy and as it’s common for guys with high profiles to put conditions to work for a company , he put a condition too , he wanted to be paid in shares ,and as the boss has given me the task of taking care of all this , I needed to find a way to make these shares look unique , as a way to welcome him to our team .

So I searched on google for Harley Davidson stock , at first I have to admit it , I was quite lost , I frankly even started thinking about letting everything down , till I opened a webpage and read ” Harley Davidson stock ” it meant that I found a company doing exactly what I was looking for, they customize your shares and they add the Harley Davidson logo on the shares so they look unique .

The guy was simply amazed , he liked the gift so much that he wanted to see who was that genius guy who had this wonderful idea( of course the genius guy is me ).

BloGitud : The Bloom Box

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:30:10 +0000

The object is measuring only four inches but everyone is talking about it. The Bloom Box is a small cube that would be capable of producing electricity for a house via an electro-chemical reaction between oxygen and fuel (natural gas, biogas …). after eight long years of conception the start-up Bloom Energy came up with silicon box that differs from conventional fuel cell with its “solid oxide” technology. A Specificity that allows it to avoid the use of expensive materials -- such as platinum -- and makes it accessible to everyone.

right now the technology of Bloom Energy produces with the same quantity of carbon approximately twice as much electricity as a conventional thermal power plant. the difference of emission is around 20% for the most modern plants. Better still, the environmental asset of the Bloom box could be boosted by the use of biogas from the waste dumps , a solution already adopter for example by ebay , one of the first customers of the Californian start-up. Eventually, Bloom Energy could even use solar energy to make the chemical reaction of its fuel cell. But this won’t be possible before 2020.

Compete with wind and solar energy .

Despite these promises, Bloom Box is not immune to criticism. Bloom Energy has announced that the kilowatt-hours from the battery would be between 8 to 10 cents per dollar, less than electricity coal estimated at 11 cents per kilowatt hour on average, but specialist think that this is simply impossible.

Doubts are also on the commercial potential of the Box Bloom. According to some experts, the market for fuel cells for home will be attracting only after 10 years. Until then, the idea of Bloom Energy is therefore proposing large box to share with all residents of a neighborhood. Wal-Mart, Google, Fed-Ex and Coca-Cola already uses this type of “servers” to fulfill their electricity needs. Even if the price of this solution announced between 700 000 and 800 000 dollars, these companies have made thousands of dollars in savings on their electricity bills. Successful experiments have convinced Arnold Schwarzenegger to participate in the presentation of the Bloom Box. The Governor of California also added that this technology will revolutionize the energy industry.

BloGitud : Volkswagen Touareg 2010

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:39:44 +0000

No more big 4x4 that pollute our environment ! To avoid this caricature, the new Touareg is losing 208 kg and will be the first hybrid Volkswagen to be produced .
It is a matter of survival for the specie . More than for its capacity to cross, now the customer chose a 4x4 for its CO2 emissions to avoid penalty . The new Volkswagen Touareg was perfectly understood this fact .

wolsvagen announces a 20% reduction of fuel consumption on its new series and a hybrid version. Powered by a V6 engine with TSI gasoline direct injection, turbocharged by a compressor and developing 333 hp, the Touareg Hybrid is equipped with an architecture that allows it to evolve into an all-electric mode, but benefits from 379 hp .the new touareg reachs a top speed of 240 km / h and achieves the performance of 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds.

But more than these fulgurant performances that do finally makes sense only on the German motorways, the Touareg Hybrid is illustrated by its consumption reduced by 25% compared to that of a Touareg V6 that disappears from the range in addition to the W12 and V10 TDI. The hybrid version will be completed by launching a V6 3.0 TDI of 240 hp and a V8 4.2 TDI of 340 hp. But let’s face it the Touareg does not worry the Lexus RX. A pioneer in terms of hybrid 4x4, the latter is leading with a low record of 148 grams per kilometer, but in terms of power the RX 450h offers “only” 299 hp and does not have a real wheel drive.

the new Touareg allows crossing. Supplied on its standard version with the differential auto blocking transmission Torsen (4MOTION) and can be completed with a package called Track & Field, which configures the ABS, ESP for a off-road configuration.

The front inherits the spirit initiated by the Golf VI, which has been gradually declined in all new models that have emerged since its introduction .
The interior is luxurious . The design of the dashboard is brilliant and has a huge GPS screen of 6.5 inch. The quality of materials can be felt on your first second on that car . As for modularity, it is worthy of the best minivans with a rear seat that can move about 16 cm and fall back automatically with a push of a button. From its long 4.80 m, the Touareg can accommodate from 580 to 1642 liters of capacity in the trunk.

The new Touareg is equipped with many high-tech equipment. Thus, depending on trim levels, the German SUV is equipped, among others with the system “Lane Assist” to maintain your lane in traffic, “Side Assist” to warn you the presence of a vehicle in a blind spot.

BloGitud : Nokia GPS for free !!!

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:43:46 +0000

The manufacturer Nokia, the first global seller of mobile phones, announced the free availability for its Smartphones of its navigation system and pedestrian traffic “Ovi Maps”. This service is now available for ten Nokia smartphones.

After Google, which recently offered its GPS system on its Droid OS, it’s now the turn for Nokia to offer free navigation services. The Finnish firm, which until now was charging for its mapping systems, has changed its strategy due to the growing number of users of GPS mobile . according to a study made by Nokia, the number of people worldwide using GPS on their cell reached 27 million in late 2009. By providing navigation services, Nokia believes it can potentially increase its user to about 50 million.
Users of Nokia smart phones can now download the new online version of Ovi Maps. It includes features of road and pedestrian navigation with voice guidance in 74 countries, 46 languages, traffic information in over 10 countries, as well as detailed maps covering over 180 countries.

The navigation includes pedestrian shortcuts through parks and pedestrian areas in over 80 cities worldwide and 6000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to facilitate localization.
The cards can be preloaded on the Internet so the Ovi Cards can be used in offline mode and thus preserve the phone battery and reduce connection costs when traveling abroad.
Free Ovi Maps is available for 10 models of Nokia smart phones, including N97 mini, 5800 XpressMusic, and E72. Other terminals will be added soon

BloGitud : It’s Snowing Man !!!

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:14:45 +0000

Is snowing man , hallelujah :D. Since few weeks Mother Nature has been wearing its beautiful white dress. Everyone seems to be happy and laughing , kids who are enjoying their vacations , are playing down the streets , some of them are throwing snowballs at each other while the others are trying to make a huge snowman that looks more like an ugly fat guy than a snowman.

Everyone seems to be enjoying his time , of course except me who had to pick up the car and go bring some food for the kids from a near shop , but this simple task that may look very easy to be achieved in normal days , is a real feat when it’s snowing, it can even kill you .

And what makes it even more difficult is the fact that my jeep doesn’t have snow grips , ( in fact I used to have them but god only knows where I put them or to whom I lent them) .

But as I couldn’t stay blocked at home until someone brings them back , I had to act and find a solution , and the solution was only few clicks away , as snow grips are car accessories , the only thing I needed to do is to search on Google for the words jeep accessories , and I found all what I was looking for ,and for a very attractive price.

Now at least I can move and go where ever I want with my jeep , and be sure that my car won’t skid due to the snow .and it’s also a great investment as I’ll be able to use them for many years .

BloGitud : Do A Good Thing … Get More Work !!!

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:59:30 +0000

A weeding is maybe the best moment in someone’s life , as it’s a bridge to a whole new life ,and the moment to settle down (especially for guys) .

The last week , my friend brad got married, and while he was preparing for his weeding , he contacted me to have my point of view about some Keepsake Gifts , he asked me to find him the gift , that cost nothing but that will be the best reminder for the ceremony .

But let’s face it , I don’t have neither the time nor the patience to go and visit hundred of shops, looking for one hundred pieces of a cheap and unique gift .

I had to act and find a solution ,and what I did is that I searched for Unique Gift Ideas on internet , and I found all what was looking for .

And more than that , I was able to make my order online and it was delivered to my home .

My friend was so satisfied with the choice I made that he told me he will be pleased if I accepted to be the organizer of his sister weeding next month.

You see, sometimes finding the right gift is a bad thing , it gives you more work .

BloGitud : Why Do We Love Stars ?

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:01:21 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen , I have a question , a question that I’ve been asking myself since a long time , but believe me, until yesterday , I couldn’t find any truly responding answer to that weird question .

Dear reader , be careful this article may make you see the world in a different way.

This question is , why do we love stars? Why are we addicted to every gizmos that a star touches or buys ,this weird habit is very common among women , who are definitely hypnotized by stars , and do spend most of their money to look like or have a thing like their favorite star , but not only women suffer from this incurable disease, even men do , I mean for example why do I go to watch a movie each time I know that Denzel Washington is acting on it , or why do I need to buy the same blackberry that George Clooney owns ? does it have superpowers ?? Strange isn’t it ?

From a very personal point of view , I think that if for example , a girl is addicted to her favorite Celebrity Style , and she want to be and to look like here, it’s mainly because , celebrities create fashion , and if we didn’t have the stars to take as models , we would simply be disoriented, we won’t even know what to wear or which phone we should buy , in other terms , stars give value to everything they touch .

But let’s go a bit further in our analysis :p , imagine a world with no stars , this world will simply be a chaotic world , a world where the word business would mean nothing , and creativity will stop forever.

BloGitud Stories : Stock Options In Five Questions

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:12:16 +0000

I’ve noticed that the word Stock option is everywhere these days, and I’ve also noticed that when people read this word , they don’t know what it means , this was exactly my situation few days before , but I managed to read some economic books to find what It meant .

And as these books are quite boring I’ve tried to write this article to give you the explanation in five question of what are stock options :

Let’s learn what are stock options in five questions :

1 –To whom are stock options intended?

Stock options are mainly intended to employees, usually executives of the companies working with this system, as they demand huge salaries that can’t be paid by startups .

2 – How does this work on?

The employee of a company receives a kind of purchase order to acquire the shares later at a price already fixed, sometimes much lower than the actual share price.

3 – Why stock options?

Giving stock option prevents the company from giving big amounts of “cash”.

4 – What is the risk of stock options?

If the price falls below the price set by the option, the employee may waive his option: he earns nothing but loses nothing.

5- What’s good side of stock options

Generally stock options can help their owner make a lot of money and this through stock option trading , executives of companies such as Google or Microsoft generally prefer to be paid in stock option as they know that the latter gain value easily , buy stock option trading is not as easy as it seems and there are a lot of examples of people who have lost everything .

But of course this doesn’t affect the reliability of stock options as in most of the cases, people who do not make benefits from them are those who do not use options trading mentoring .