In these economic times, those looking to save money and do not mind wearing second hand wedding outfits or sell theirs after the big day, there is a growing marketplace for that. Whether you are buying or selling wedding outfits, various Web sites with different policies are available to let you do just that. What they all have in common, is to be a place where sellers and buyers can find each other.
If you are selling your wedding stuffs, your options will be between using a free or pay to list site.
For the first otion, you can choose between OnceWed.com or BravoBride.com.
For people willing to pay to list their items, two Web sites come to mind: PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com and SellYourWeddingDress.com.
Either way, all these sites require that you register and agree to the terms of service.
For more , see WallStreetJournal.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
HP new touchscreen wireless Web capable printer
According to PC World, printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard is planning the release later this year of a touchscreen inkjet printer that is capable of letting users print documents from the Web without a PC.
Priced at $399 , the printer will allow users to br0wse some specific Web based content on a 4.33-inch touchscreen panel. Some of that content is provided by an initial selected group including Google, USA Today, Coupons.com and DreamWorks Animation.
Additionally, users will be able to print or upload photos directly to HP's Snapfish photo-sharing and printing service.
The company will also provide applications so that users can personalize Web-based content such as coupons and calendars that can then be printed. Users will also be able to print customized news from USA Today based on their interests, HP said. Users will not be able to print articles from newspapers other than USA Today, but support for more sites and content will be added over time.
The wireless printer will also print pictures from PCs and the iPhone through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and like other all-in-one printers, it will also copy, scan and fax documents.
For more, see pcworld.com
Priced at $399 , the printer will allow users to br0wse some specific Web based content on a 4.33-inch touchscreen panel. Some of that content is provided by an initial selected group including Google, USA Today, Coupons.com and DreamWorks Animation.
Additionally, users will be able to print or upload photos directly to HP's Snapfish photo-sharing and printing service.
The company will also provide applications so that users can personalize Web-based content such as coupons and calendars that can then be printed. Users will also be able to print customized news from USA Today based on their interests, HP said. Users will not be able to print articles from newspapers other than USA Today, but support for more sites and content will be added over time.
The wireless printer will also print pictures from PCs and the iPhone through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and like other all-in-one printers, it will also copy, scan and fax documents.
For more, see pcworld.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
Personal Finance Tools available Online.
In these tough economic times, people worried about personal finances have now more than ever, the tools to help them better manage them thanks to the Internet.Whether you want to plan a budget or track your spending or investments, there are a host of Web sites that help you do just that and more importantly, most of them are free of charge.
For instance, for budgeting, Web sites like Mint.com, Wesabe.com or Geezeo.com offer basic budgeting tools for those who sign-up with them. By signing with them, you create an account and these sites automatically aggregate all your Online financial data, giving you an bird's eye view on most of your expenses.
And according to the Wall Street Journal that has extensively studied the subject, "these sites will even alert you via email or text message when a bank account is too low or when a credit card is approaching its limit."
Some of these sites, like Geezo or Wesabe, also offer a social-network aspect that allow users to share tips and advices, the Journal reports.
Moving beyond budgeting and onto financial planning, a number of Web sites like SimpliFi.net, Planwithvoyant.com or Basic.esplanner.com offer different tools of various sophistication.
For people wanting to track their investments or just in need for more information about investing, the list of options is a long one and some of the most comprehensive are: SocialPicks.com, CakeFinancial com, PortofolioMonkey.com etc.
For investors scared by the recent financial scams and scandals, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or Finra, is the best place to go for tools to help monitor stockbrokers and learn about and avoid frauds.
According to the Wall Street Journal, you can check the professional background of current and former Finra registered securities firms and brokers, as well as find any regulatory complaints or customer disputes at Finra.org/BrokerCheck.
The Securities and Exchange Commission offers a similar tool for information about investment-adviser firms, at Adviser-info.sec.gov .
For more, see Wall Street Journal.com
For instance, for budgeting, Web sites like Mint.com, Wesabe.com or Geezeo.com offer basic budgeting tools for those who sign-up with them. By signing with them, you create an account and these sites automatically aggregate all your Online financial data, giving you an bird's eye view on most of your expenses.
And according to the Wall Street Journal that has extensively studied the subject, "these sites will even alert you via email or text message when a bank account is too low or when a credit card is approaching its limit."
Some of these sites, like Geezo or Wesabe, also offer a social-network aspect that allow users to share tips and advices, the Journal reports.
Moving beyond budgeting and onto financial planning, a number of Web sites like SimpliFi.net, Planwithvoyant.com or Basic.esplanner.com offer different tools of various sophistication.
For people wanting to track their investments or just in need for more information about investing, the list of options is a long one and some of the most comprehensive are: SocialPicks.com, CakeFinancial com, PortofolioMonkey.com etc.
For investors scared by the recent financial scams and scandals, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or Finra, is the best place to go for tools to help monitor stockbrokers and learn about and avoid frauds.
According to the Wall Street Journal, you can check the professional background of current and former Finra registered securities firms and brokers, as well as find any regulatory complaints or customer disputes at Finra.org/BrokerCheck.
The Securities and Exchange Commission offers a similar tool for information about investment-adviser firms, at Adviser-info.sec.gov .
For more, see Wall Street Journal.com
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Skyfire is a fast mobile Web browser.
Looking for a fast Web browser that can run Flash videos and therefore give you access to sites you could not open before? Skyfire, a mobile browser in its beta or test phase, may be the answer.
People who have tested it, are blown away by its speed which they say is faster than any built-in browser in the market, and even faster than the popular Opera browser.
Although it works for both Windows and Symbian operating systems enabled phones, Skyfire browser seems more suited for smartphones.
It is free and downloadable at Skyfire.com
People who have tested it, are blown away by its speed which they say is faster than any built-in browser in the market, and even faster than the popular Opera browser.
Although it works for both Windows and Symbian operating systems enabled phones, Skyfire browser seems more suited for smartphones.
It is free and downloadable at Skyfire.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Career Builder asks the public to create Super Bowl Ads.
Last month, Career Builder, the Web jobs site lunched a contest asking the public to create 25- second commercials for the company. The entries will compete for a chance to run during next year Super Bowl in February with a grand prize of $100,000 for the winner and $50,000 for the first place finish.
Potential contestants have until July 3 2009 to enter their videos. A special Web site, hire mytvad.com has been created just for the contest.
Potential contestants have until July 3 2009 to enter their videos. A special Web site, hire mytvad.com has been created just for the contest.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Google plans to sell E-Books.
According to the New York Times, following discussions last month with publishers, Google is leaning towards introducing its own e-book program that would enable publishers to sell digital versions of their latest books directly to consumers through Google.
As opposed to Amazon's, Google e-book program is planing to let publishers set their own prices.
Another difference from Amazon's e-book program, will be the option offered to consumers to read books on the device of their choice, as long it has Internet access.
The new program is set to start by the end of this year.
As opposed to Amazon's, Google e-book program is planing to let publishers set their own prices.
Another difference from Amazon's e-book program, will be the option offered to consumers to read books on the device of their choice, as long it has Internet access.
The new program is set to start by the end of this year.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Garmin Oregon 550 is a hand held GPS that can snap photos.
Garmin's Oregon 550 combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD™ card slot. The result? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.
According to the New York Times, the Garmin’s $500 Oregon 550 can snap photos and geotag them.
According to the New York Times, the Garmin’s $500 Oregon 550 can snap photos and geotag them.
The Oregon 550 is a waterproof hand-held device that’s perfect for hikers, bikers, backpackers and boaters. Its camera offers four-times digital zoom and 850 megabytes of internal memory; it also includes a microSD slot for additional photo storage. Every photo is automatically geotagged with the precise location where it was taken.
The Oregon 550 has a three-inch touch screen that Garmin says is readable in bright sunlight, and also includes a built-in compass. The device employs a barometric altimeter that can help you determine altitude (and, Garmin says, be your own weatherman by plotting barometric pressure to predict weather conditions).
The device comes loaded with a worldwide base map and enables you to add maps (via the microSD slot) that meet your navigational needs, including street maps that offer turn-by-turn directions and maps for rivers, lakes and oceans.
Garmin also unveiled the Oregon 550t, a $600 version of the navigator that is loaded with topographic data for the continental United States and a worldwide base map with shaded relief.
The Oregon 550 has a three-inch touch screen that Garmin says is readable in bright sunlight, and also includes a built-in compass. The device employs a barometric altimeter that can help you determine altitude (and, Garmin says, be your own weatherman by plotting barometric pressure to predict weather conditions).
The device comes loaded with a worldwide base map and enables you to add maps (via the microSD slot) that meet your navigational needs, including street maps that offer turn-by-turn directions and maps for rivers, lakes and oceans.
Garmin also unveiled the Oregon 550t, a $600 version of the navigator that is loaded with topographic data for the continental United States and a worldwide base map with shaded relief.
For more, see NYTimes.com
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