Undownloading: Further Proof Those eBooks You Paid For Really Aren't Yours (via Techdirt)
Over the years Techdirt has run a number of stories that make it abundantly clear that you don’t own those ebooks you paid for. But in case you were still clinging to some faint hope to the contrary, here’s a cautionary tale from Jim O’Donnell, a classics…
The average moviegoer often comments upon the superior quality of sound and picture once they leave their local cinema, but creating a home theater system of equal or better quality can be a daunting challenge if undertaken. Choosing the right television, receiver, speakers and other furnishings can become an exhaustive proposition once you see how many choices and combinations exist. Here is a helpful guide on how best to set up your very own home theater system. [Read more…]
Social media is one of the fastest growing, most exciting and unpredictable industries. In just the past few years, it has gone from nonexistence, to something used only by teenagers and lonely singles, to something that is almost as important as breathing for any person hoping to keep in the know. Companies are finally starting to take notice of the importance of social media, and they are devoting real resources to becoming a presence online. It is hard to say exactly what will happen in the near future, as one of the main features of social media is its unpredictability. But what is certain is that it is going to be a bigger force than it has ever been before.
As the internet becomes a bigger part of everyday life, you may become increasingly impressed or overwhelmed with what social media can offer. If you use your own common sense along with the following tips, you will be able to navigate social media sites like a professional.
The first of the social media secrets is not really a secret if you think about it. Social media is about connecting with others or being social. So, ask interesting questions. Express concern about an issue you are passionate about. Find news that is relevant or entertaining. Respond to feedback as quickly as possible to keep the conversation going. [Read more…]
With the 23rd James Bond film on our horizons, I wonder just how it would fare this time around. The new title just made me think on whether this latest James Bond installment will make the sky fall or rise at least for the movie-going audience. James Bond is the longest running film series initially based on Ian Fleming’s novels. Later films however used original story lines including the much anticipated Skyfall.
All James Bond movies elicit much excitement and interest primarily because of its established reputation as an action-packed movie displaying the latest gadgets and the most beautiful women. The making of the first James Bond movie did not come easy having to go through several failed negotiations. The concept was initially seen as being too British for the American audience. [Read more…]