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Drought-Proofing Australia 2006-10-16 15:15:00 The following text was sent to me by `Yogi', who is a very good chartist using Gann principles, and other methods as well, read on about a possible solution to the current water shortage crisis;
Re: Reticulate Australia
..... :)Hi folks,Instead of whining about the symptoms of drought, let's inject some constructive thought into drought-proofingAustralia ..... it CAN be done, with a genuine commitment from BOTH governments and the private sector. We have been pumping water from Perth to Kalgoorlie, which is 360 metres above sea level, for over 100 years.
Imagine, how much water and energy we can save, if we could REVERSE that flow ..... there would be a torrent of water flowing into our parched reservoirs in Perth ..... a torrent of water, that could also generate power, as well. Right-of-way for a pipeline from Kalgoorlie-to-Perth presents no problem, as it has been established for over 100 years.
Described as the largest infrastructure project, since the Snowy River Scheme, Retic Read more:Drought
DVD RFID chip to solve DVD piracy? 2006-09-18 11:34:00 As an up-date to the last article that I posted, this link is very interesting, and the potential ramifications for the DVD industry are huge, all DVD players will need a RFID reader installed to be able to play a DVD. Sony and Microsoft would surely have to be considering RFID as a solution to PS2 and Xbox game piracy
and illegal game copying? Readers will also note that a large-scale test of this new technology is planned for Australia...
DVD chips 'to kill illegal copying'
By Simon Burns, 18 September 2006 09:58 AEST
DVDs will soon be tracked with embedded radio transmitter chips to prevent copying and piracy, according to the company which makes movie discs for Warner, Disney, Fox and other major studios.
The technology, which can also be used for Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs, will allow movie studios to remotely track individual discs as they travel from factories to retail shelves to consumers' homes.
Home DVD players will eventually be able to check on the chip
Australia is the driest of the inhabited continents 2006-09-12 10:48:00 This quote from Al Gore, is way off topic for this blog, but sometimes it pays to pause and consider whats happening to the wider world around us...read on,
Al Gore, on ABC Radio this morning: (12 Sept 2006)"Australia
in many ways is more at risk than any other nation. You have climate extremes now because of your latitude and your place in the middle of the ocean, an island continent and those extremes are predicted to get worse ... You have, here in Sydney, in Brisbane, in Perth and elsewhere, shortages of drinking water. You have more fires, you have threats to the Great Barrier Reef, you have more Category Five cyclones and, most importantly of all, the soil moisture is being threatened as scientists have told us it would be. Australia is the driest of the inhabited continents and you've ingeniously created this magnificent civilisation in a place where the water is marginal and yet global warming threatens that. We can solve it but in order to avoid that harm we have to see it a
What is the best way to handle and store a writable DVD disc? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Disc Handling, Storage and DisposalWhat is the best way to handle and store a writable DVD disc?A disc should always be handled by grasping its outer edges, center hole or center hub clamping area. Avoid flexing or dropping the disc and exposing it to direct sunlight, excessive cold, heat or humidity. Handle only when being used and do not eat, drink or smoke close by. Discs should be stored in DVD jewel cases or video boxes rather than sleeves because cases will not contact the discs' surfaces and generally provide better protection again scratches, dust, light and rapid humidity changes. CD jewel cases can stress DVDs by gripping them too tightly resulting in discs being difficult to remove from CD cases without excessive flexing. As a result, use only containers specifically designed for DVDs and discs should always be removed carefully. Once placed in their cases discs can be further protected by keeping them in a closed box, drawer or cabinet. For long-term storage and archival
Will this catch on in Australia too? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hollywood adds disc insuranceChain starts Movie Gallery program; fees donated to charity to startBy Cindy Spielvogel 7/31/2006JULY 31 | Hollywood Video stores in August will join their sister Movie Gallery outlets in offering Play Guard, an optional insurance program to absolve renters of liability for damaged discs.Renters in Hollywood's more than 2,000 stores will be asked if they want to pay an extra 25¢ to qualify them for a waiver if the movie or game they rent becomes accidentally damaged. The program is similar to a car rental company offering optional insurance at the counter.To read the full article, use this link:http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6357499.html?nid=2705
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Xbox 360 HD DVD Player to be Cheapest on Market 1970-01-01 00:59:59 With Toshiba's HD DVD players setting consumers back $400-500 or more and Blu-ray players costing as much as $1000, Microsoft has vowed that its Xbox
360 HD DVD add-on will be the cheapest hi-def movie player available when it ships later this year. More within...While Microsoft recently demonstrated its upcoming HD DVD player for the Xbox 360 at the DVD Forum event in Los Angeles, an exact price and date for the peripheral has yet to be announced. The device, which will contain a Toshiba drive, will ship during this holiday season, and many are expecting a price point somewhere in the range of $200.Read the rest of the article, here:http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=13461If you have scratched Xbox discs that don't play anymore, you can use our disc repair service, here:http://www.discstation.com.au/product.pasp?emGUID=52C5839F418A4592BB9A3604B1F8B1EC!2732!3080&categoryid=2&productid=4
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Digital Vault thwarts hackers 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Digital Vault
thwarts hackersBy K.C. Jones, 20 July 2006 09:29 AEST SecurityWith 63 million American adults banking online and millions falling victim to identity theft, GuardID Systems, a San Mateo, Calif. startup, forecasts shipping 250,000 ID Vaults.The company boasts a consumer security device that protects against phishing, pharming and keystroke logging. ID Vault, a single-function USB token, contains a smart card chip that stores user names and passwords for all online accounts.Users can plug the "digital vault" into their PCs and click on icons for secured favourites. From there, they can choose the accounts they want to access. Pages loads automatically, saving the effort of launching browsers. The device sends encrypted data without requiring users to type access codes.To read the full article, use this link;http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx?CIaNID=35066&eid=3&edate=20060720
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DVD FAQs - Should fingerprints and dust be cleaned off a writable DVD disc? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Like CD, DVD technology is robust and employs several design elements to minimize the effects of fingerprints
and minor scratches on data integrity. The first line of defense comes from the physical structure of the disc and the location of the data-bearing marks and lands. The reading laser beam shines through the disc's substrate focusing beyond the contaminated surface directly onto the marks and lands beneath. In concert with advanced error detection and correction capabilities minor debris and abrasions are largely ignored. That said, handling care should always be taken as above. A dusty disc should be blown off so that the dust does not enter the drive mechanism and accumulate on the lens or other optical components. It should be noted as well that fingerprints, dust and scratches have a greater impact on recording than is the case with reading a disc since contaminants reduce the effectiveness of the writing laser by obscuring its beam from the disc's recording layer. For f
Texas Hold 'em Free on Xbox Live Arcade 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Microsoft are being very generous before the release of the Sony PS3, they may as well I s'pose...Texas
Hold 'em Free on Xbox
Live Arcade...at least, for the next 48 hoursMicrosoft today reminded every Xbox 360 owner of the special Texas Hold 'em deal for this week's Xbox Live
Arcade Wednesday. Between Wednesday, August 23 at 1 AM PT and Friday, August 25 1 AM PT, Xbox Live Marketplace users can download Texas Hold 'em for free. After that period of time, it can be downloaded for 800 Microsoft Points."Texas Hold 'em for Xbox Live Arcade simulates the real poker atmosphere and gameplay only found in competitive poker rooms around the world," said the release by Microsoft. "Persistent Bankroll and lifelike graphics make this game a must-have for any poker fan. Play against the dealer or play online with or against your friends and turn every night into poker night."by David Radd
54 percent of Internet users have watched or downloaded a video clip 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Take a second look at that percentage, and then consider the implications for the DVD rental industry? Read on...Visitors Value Video Viewing VarietyDavid A. Utter, Staff Writer, Published: 2006-09-05A survey by AOL and AP found that 54 percent of Internetusers
have watched or downloaded
a video
clip.The usage of online video has increased by a third since the same time last year, according to the video survey performed by the two firms, as 32 percent of respondents said they watch more video today.Full article is hereIf you are looking for information on how to convert your old VHS videotapes to DVD,then, use this link www.videoclip.com.au
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Australia's first Mobile Internet Phone 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Engin and Nokia have announced the release of the Nokia N80 Internet
Edition today, this phone will allow Engin customers to make cheap internet phone calls on a mobile phone. We use Engin VOIP services for all our phone requirements, so this looks like a chance to make further cuts in our telecommunciations costs!Use this link to read the full details of this service;http://www.engin.com.au/public/pressreleases.htm
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, Mobile
New Disc Repair machine released 1970-01-01 00:59:59 DVD repair and the removal of scratches has never been easier with Discstation's product range. Discstation specialises in professional DVD disc repair machines and disc repair products.Discstation professionally removes scratches from all types of discs. They provide hi-tech machinery that will remove light, medium and heavy scratch damage and repair all types of discs, including DVDs, CDs, and video console game discs.Discstation is the scratch repair and damage prevention specialists for the DVD/video rental industry in Australia and New Zealand. DVD repair and the removal of scratches can be a hassle-free and simple process with our range of disc repair solutions. Maintain DVD inventory, add new revenue streams, and improve the quality of discs, all with Discstation.Discstation's machinery is easy to use. The company recommends that customers just fill the machine's pump reservoir with polish, load the disc, press start and let it run - simple and fast.Discstation is pleased t Read more:Repair
questions that need to be answered 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak? Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? Is there ever a day that mattresses and rugs are not on sale? Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put i Read more:questions
DVD renting, customer survey, 2007-02-28 22:23:00 I would like to know about your individual experience at your local video store. If you have a couple of minutes, please take our DVD survey...thanks for expressing your opinions.
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