Archive for August, 2008

Mobile Broadband Inches in on Fixed Line Market

Friday, August 29th, 2008

UK’s market research company, YouGov claims that Mobile Broadband is beginning to inch in on the fixed line market. This among other things is actually a threat to the business of fixed line operators. YouGov’s DongleTrack report indicates that there are some people who are not quite happy with using just dongles. An estimated 64 […]

Wahabism the Evil roots of Muslim Terrorism

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Writing about Wahabism and Salafi-Islam, could fill many books. I will however in this article, try to make clear why it is of tremendous importance in our time. Both movements are considered as the origin of Islamic terrorism. A lot of recent Islamic terrorists such as Osama Bin Laden, Ayman Al-Zawahiri, and Abu Musab Al […]

Let Your Money Work For You

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The recent KenGen I.P.O. got me thinking. The requirement was Ksh 7 billion shillings and the subscription was in excess of Ksh 26 billion. Allan Bloom, a US philosopher said that “whereas economists tell us how to make money; psychiatrists give us a place to spend it.” I wonder whether or not this thought will […]

You are Excused from Training

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Trainers, please picture this… You are presenting in a new location to a new group. You are prepared for a one day workshop. Your materials are ready and you are “on”. Things seem to be going well. You are building a nice rapport with the class and the pace of the […]

Detecting Stealth Aircraft with Laser Light and Radar

Monday, August 25th, 2008

All moving objects create wake or air movement and they cannot help but emit some sound. Can we use the airflow disturbances to detect stealth aircraft by use of laser light plus radar? Thus even though the stealth aircraft would have a minute radar signature nearly undetectable, it would be moving a lot of air. […]

Is a Destination Wedding Right for You?

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

What exactly does ‘destination wedding’ mean? Well, this is the term used for a wedding which takes place in a desired location which is away from the bride and grooms’ home town. The wedding ceremony and reception is held in a location where everyone (including all guests) has to travel to get to the wedding.
Choosing […]

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Make a Positive Impression With Your Business Cards

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

What does your business card say about you? Most of the
time, it is not as positive or business-building as you
think. Do not, under any circumstances, under estimate the power
of your business card. Follow these sure-fire branding tips
to transform your business card into a marketing and
branding power-house.
1) Stick with the standard […]

Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses Don’t Have to be a Parched Pair

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Contact lens wearers have long suffered from dry eyes, however dry eyes do not have to be a symptom you live with. There are many solutions to erasing dry eyes that allow you to enjoy wearing your contact lenses instead of dreading it.
Dry eyes can occur for a variety of reasons, some which may be […]

Is Nail Fungus Contagious?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Nail fungus and toenail fungus is common amongst men and women. A nail fungus can affect the appearance of toenails, making them unsightly. Once the toenail fungus takes hold, the fungus is kept in place by the nail plate, making it very difficult to get rid of. Nail fungus is the most common cause of […]

Another reason to love Nokia

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Unfortunately for Nokia the 6300 never sold particularly well, which is a pity as it is a pretty good mobile phone. With this mobile phone Nokia have produced something which is quite well featured for the price. The overall design of this phone is not up to the usual standards of Nokia.
There are many […]