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• Weighing only 3.3 ounces, MinoHD is the world’s smallest HD camcorder
• Features a super-slim, super-sleek design that fits into any pocket or purse
• Simple user interface features one-touch recording and digital zoom, making HD video easier and more fun than ever
• Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
• Internal Li-ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm while you’re plugged into your computer
• Produces incredible HD 720p (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) video
• Records high-quality MP4 files that can be easily dragged and dropped into iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto
• Watch videos instantly on TV with included connector cable
• Instant playback, pause, fast forward, rewind, zoom , and delete functions

Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder

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Nominations close Sunday, November 16th at 11:59 pm PST so nominate now and start campaigning!

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By Feb. 17, 2009, all television stations will broadcast digitally, making analog transmissions obsolete. If you or someone you know have yet to switch to all-digital TV here are 10 helpful links:

dtvtransition.org Information and resources on this site will help ensure that you’re prepared for the digital TV transition and that you’ll continue to receive free broadcast television in the digital age.

dtvanswers.com Here to help you make a smooth transition.

digitaltips.org Convert your Mom!

creativechannel.com Are you and your TV ready for the digital transition?

dtv.gov Find out more about whether or not you will be impacted by the digital TV (DTV) transition.

tvfool.com Analyze your location to determine which broadcast television signals are available in your area. It will compute the expected signal strength for every channel “in the air” at your location, including adjustments for transmitter power, terrain obstructions, curvature of the Earth, and other factors that affect signal availability.

dtv2009.gov TV Converter Box coupon program website

antennaweb.org Maximize your television reception

hdtv.forsandiego.com Forum for hdtv

fcc.gov Setting up your digital-to-analog converter box with a vcr

Tags: broadcast digitally, all-digital TV

Businesses large and small are aggressively looking for ways to bring more customers to their site. Ask Sponsored Listings (ASL) is a great way to reach qualified consumers. They drive quality traffic through ASL’s network which is comprised of over 100 search sites, meta search sites, portals, lifestyle, technology, travel and business sites. Some examples of these properties include sites such as Ask.com, Excite, evite, Match.com and Gifts.com.

Did you know that:
• 51% of Ask Sponsored Listings users DON’T use Yahoo!
• 31% of Ask Sponsored Listings users DON’T use Google
• 70% of Ask Sponsored Listings users DON’T use MSN

Ask Sponsored Listings is a great resource for businesses either looking start their paid search campaigns or to augment their existing ones. Sign up today with Ask Sponsored Listings and get $50 Credit!.

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Then apply to work as a Windows Guru. It’s full-time, including week-ends, with very competitive pay & benefits. ($20/Hr+).

Currently there are openings in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Virginia and Washington.

Apply now at http://www.msretaillive.com. Use this referring email: winguru@angecom.com Thanks and good luck!

Tags: Windows Guru

You probably don’t have the time to look over each and every one of the applications listed, but there may be a category or two worth a closer look.

• Accounting, Billing, Invoicing, Estimating & Contracts
• Calendars & Scheduling
• Charts, Diagrams, and Whiteboards
• Collaboration & Workgroups
• Conferences, Presentations & Meetings
• Crowdsourcing, Networking & Community
• Customer Relationship Management, Customer Service & Contact Management
• Database, File Storage & Information Management
• Email
• Employee Management, Payroll & Human Resources
• Feedback
• Marketing & Publicity
• Money Making & eCommerce Solutions
• Office Applications
• Organization & Management
• Phone & Voicemail
• Task Lists, Planning & Project Management
• Time Management & Tracking
• Virtual Office Platforms
• Website Tools
• Industry-Specific

Mashable lists close to 300 online apps for running your business.

San Diego Geek Bonfire was organized by Gina (lifehacker.com) and Mitch (informationweek.com).

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Recently my friend Red was spammed over on Twitter by a sleazy marketing guy. Out of misplaced curiosity Red clicked over to the spammer’s site to take a look at what this guy was pimpin’. He noticed that the guy had embedded the commoncraft video explaining twitter on one of his (the spammer) pages. The problem was that it was an unauthorized version of the video that had been illegally edited to display links pointing back to the spammers site.

Red wondered about the licensing requirements for the video and shot off an email inquiry to commoncraft asking about the legitimate use of the single user license which commoncraft sells.

Red received a quick response back:

Our licensing prohibits the alteration of any commoncraft video. Further, the single-use licensed versions that are available in the Store are not to appear on the public web under any circumstance.

Later Red got a follow-up email thanking him for alerting commoncraft to the violation. Commoncraft went on to say that at first they emailed and called the spammer. There was no response. Then they emailed the spammer once again and wrote that commoncraft has “12,500 blog subscribers who would *love* to hear about someone who is blatantly violating it’s licensing.” That did the trick and the spammer subsequently removed the illegal video from his site.

Red got some well deserved appreciation from commoncraft and a wee bit of satisfaction from nailing a spammer.

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To help streamline the security process and better protect laptops, starting August 16 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow passengers to leave their laptop computers in bags that meet new checkpoint friendly laptop bag standards.

For a bag to be considered checkpoint friendly it should meet the following standards:

* A designated laptop-only section
* The laptop-only section completely unfolds to lay flat on the X-ray belt
* No metal snaps, zippers or buckles inside, underneath or on top of the laptop-only section
* No pockets on the inside or outside of the laptop-only section
* Nothing packed in the laptop-only section other than the computer itself.

TSA will only allow laptops to stay in bags through screening if they provide a clear and unobstructed X-ray image of the laptop.

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Looking for an easy way to play FLV (Flash Video) files downloaded from YouTube and other video sites? Get this free FLV Player. It’s easy to use, and you can view videos at 1x, 2x or even full screen.

Feature summary:

* Play FLV files on any Windows PC.
* Double-click files in File Explorer to play them automatically.
* Zoom 50% - 100% - 200% and full screen.
* Double click video view-port to toggle full screen.
* Drag-and-drop multiple files.
* Play URL’s, Streams and Local Files.
* Remember position on screen at next launch.
* Remember audio settings at next launch
* Optional video smoothing for fast CPU’s.
* Small download. Just 2.12 Mb.
* No viruses, spyware or adware.
* Includes free audio recorder option.
* 100% FREE.

Download this fully functional software for FREE now! Download FLV Player.

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The September issue of CR rates the sound machine, Tranquil Moments Travel Sound Therapy System, as a favorite for the panelists who tested it. It masked most of the unwanted sounds when on the white noise setting. It has a timer and 12 sound settings. Panelists fell asleep more easily and said they stayed asleep longer. It works with either an outlet or four AA batteries.

On a budget? Turn on your air conditioner’s fan, a regular fan or an air cleaner.

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Instead of just throwing away your electronics, you can resell them and earn some cash, thus recycling them by allowing someone else to reuse your items. For those items that no longer have market value, they can easily be recycled instead of resold.

Enter the name of something you want to sell or recycle.

Get cash for your gadgets including:
Cell Phones
MP3 Players
Digital Cameras
GPS Devices
Laptops
Camcorders
Gaming Consoles
Satellite Radios
Portable Hard Drives

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