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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-11T10:10:00.001-07:00

With the growing proliferation of broadband Internet in every household, it is a natural phenomenon for services that have traditionally been delivered via analog means to be alternatively delivered via Internet Protocol (IP). One of these services is the broadcast of television programs via broadband Internet instead of radio waves. This is called Broadband Internet TV.

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

Broadcasters can reach a wider audience without having to worry about the additional cost needed, since the viewer pays for the broadband access. This translates to a bigger opportunity to generate more income from advertising.

The viewer need not be at home to be able to watch his favorite TV shows since all he will need is Internet access. Again, because the Internet is so pervasive, it now becomes possible to be anywhere in the world and still be up-to-date with the latest news, sitcoms and other TV shows that you would normally watch at home. This brings rise to the opportunity for broadcasters (assuming that their business model does not rely mostly on advertising revenues) to charge subscriptions for remote access to their shows. Using encryption, data for shows The viewer can be selective as to the shows he/she wants or allows his children to watch. Filters can be applied to block or limit access to certain shows.

There are, of course, disadvantages to broadband Internet TV. For example, to be able to access broadband Internet TV, of course, assumes that there you have access to broadband Internet with speeds of at least 256kbps. This is a relatively slower speed than that which was required a few years ago when 512kbps was the minimum broadband speed was needed. Better compression technology makes streaming video at lower speeds possible. Nevertheless, broadband access is still a requirement.

Another disadvantage of broadband Internet TV is that it requires that you either have a computer with the appropriate decoding software, or a set-top box with decoding software. The latter is needed if you want to use your television set as the display medium.

Also the broadband Internet TV output resolution is currently inferior to that of radio broadcast technology. This is because higher resolution requires more file storage space that translates to more bandwidth to get a real-time streaming video experience. Also, the bigger the image, the finer the resolution needs to be so that it does not "break up" during display. Again, this translates to bigger file sizes and bigger bandwidth requirements.

Broadband Internet TV is offered in two modes: Free and Subscription Based. The Free mode is the akin to the conventional "free-to-air" television programming, where all you need to have is a television set configured to the broadcast system in your area (e.g., NTSC, PAL/SECAM, etc.), a television antenna to capture the broadcast, and electricity. Subscription mode is similar to the model of cable TV, where a monthly fee is paid for a set of channels, with extra charges levied for premium channels on a pay-per-view or monthly basis.

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-11T02:34:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-09T23:55:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-09T00:48:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-08T22:54:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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How To Become "Internet Famous" In Ten Easy Steps

2008-05-08T02:01:00.001-07:00

Do you have what it takes to be internet famous? We live in a day and age where the world is literally at our fingertips..... The world wide web that is.

Being internet famous means that the whole world has access to YOU. Lets find out how you can help yourself shall we?

Step 1: Find your PASSION!! What are you good at? What do you believe in? Set a goal for yourself. Why DO you want to achieve this goal? Why do you want to become famous. Make sure you set a realistic deadline and monitor and reflect upon your results every few days.

Step 2: Learn the ins and outs of your computer, HTML and copy and paste. When television and internet media merge one day you will be ready.

Step 3: Join EVERY social network and try to make as many friends as possible. The main sites you want to be on are MYSPACE, YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK. Internet people are pretty friendly, if you write a friendly message people will usually check you out and save you as a friend.

Step 4: Broadcast your IM Screen names, URLs, net addresses and links to every site you visit. Any time someone comments on your page on any literature you write ALWAYS, reply back on their profile or public name page. DO NOT PRIVATE MESSAGE ANYONE (unless it is strictly confidential) people are nosy, if someone else is replying to that person, they are more than likely to check you out.

Step 5: Build a website that suits your personality and update your page on a regular basis. Otherwise people will just pass your site along if you can't keep their interest.

Step 6: Tell all your friends to help endorse you. Trust me, if your friends are real and true to you they wouldn't hesitate. After all, convince them that you will be taking them to cool places once you become famous.

Step 7: Buy marketing e-books or Learn about online marketing. Truth is: If you really want to become famous who are you trying to sell. YOURSELF OF COURSE!!!! Think of yourself as a product that everyone can't live without.

Step 8: Be thoughtful, intelligent and do not respond to petty online arguments, insults or criticism. Always thank people if they leave a constructive comment and always reply back.

Step 9: Be careful of what you share with others. There are a lot of crazy people out there, it is important to be open if you are marketing yourself online but just be careful of how much you share. NEVER SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION! This also includes names of family members, school, favorite colors food, number of brothers and sisters etc. Keep blogs, and posts related to the topic at all times.

STEP 10: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BE YOURSELF AND HAVE FUN!!

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-06T21:45:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-06T02:59:00.003-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Broadband Internet TV

2008-05-06T02:59:00.001-07:00

The major advantages of broadband Internet TV are:

John Sugarman is an internet marketer and a Broadband Internet TV enthusiast, for more information about Broadband Internet TV Visit http://satellitetvonpcsite.blogspot.com

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Indian Mobile Infrastructure - To 3G or Not To 3G

2008-05-03T18:05:00.000-07:00

To most overseas investors circa 1994, a first look at the Indian Telecommunication Policy appeared to mitigate concerns. In our naivet, we expected this Policy to put India at least on par with China where a stifling regime governed telecommunications. A disastrous implementation however ensured India languished behind its neighbor on tele-density, cellular usage and broadband coverage.

Fortunately, later developments like the Unified Licensing Scheme, albeit a reactionary response to events threatening to overwhelm TRAI (the Regulator), do pull Indian de-regulation ahead of even places like Hong Kong where a unified scenario is only just being discussed. Merits of particular aspects of de-regulation notwithstanding, the overseas investor expects to see a clear roadmap forward if the increase in permissible FDI to 74% has to hold any meaning. The recent imbroglio on the future of the 1900MHz band is an excellent opportunity for TRAI to use the controversy to draw up precisely such a map.

Of equal concern to the foreign investor and something on which operators on both sides of the GSM-CDMA divide concur, is the demise of high margin demand. The future holds a long slog uphill for every rupee increase to the ARPU (Average Revenue per User). Making it more interesting is the futility of erstwhile successful product and marketing strategies under todays margin conditions. Additionally when one last looked, the government had its hand in the till for an unbelievable 22-25% of revenues in the form of license fees, revenue share and a second license fee through a disingenuous spectrum usage charge? Add the Access Deficit Charge (ADC) ransom being paid out to the Dominant carrier BSNL and one cannot blame some investors for setting aside their calculators and heading for the door.

With cellular collection rates at abysmal levels thanks to the pseudo-WLL/CDMA roll outs, the cellular operators look at additional infrastructure investments with trepidation. However, innovative value-added services being one of the few ways to elevate ARPUs out of their funk, invest they must. How intelligently they do so, decides their fate.

The 2003-04 EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) deployment by some GSM operators is the sort of response one hoped to see. Cost effectively providing three times the data capacity of GPRS, EDGE gives operators like Bharti, Hutch and IDEA the delivery system to offer innovative information and entertainment based services, as well as economically venture into rural areas. Using the same TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) frame structure as GSM, EDGE allows existing cell plans to remain intact. On the other hand it uses a new modulation scheme that is also used for UMTS/3G. This makes it a sort of half-way house to 3G, for those still brave enough to contemplate that option. However while EDGE was a smart decision, the jury is still out on 3G.

Emulating European cellular operators whose track record belies such faith, some Indian cellular carriers have nevertheless started chalking out transition paths towards that Holy Grail. Even if the collection rates in India were not as dismal as they are, deploying 3G could be a disaster waiting to happen. It was heartening therefore when the Indian IT Minister stated last year that India aims to leapfrog to fourth-generation wireless technology, skipping 3G as it has not been found cost-effective. This is one of the rare occasions when the industry is well served by listening to its Minister.

However these are mere words until the Honorable Minister first unfetters VOIP (Voice-over-IP). Unless the chastity belt around VOIP networks is discarded and they are allowed to mingle with the PSTN, India is going to tie itself into knots over 4G, inside which by the way, the pervasive theme is IP. Living outside India one usually lags behind unfolding events, but to the best of my knowledge even today the VOIP ?PSTN interconnect incredibly, remain illegal.

One beneficial outcome to the 1996 fiasco surrounding the bids for regional circles has been an all around reluctance to consider further auctions, including for 3G. This saved Indian operators from the fate of their European counterparts. While Europes 3G license fees did nothing to secure a future for the technology, emerging OFDMA (WiFi/ WiMax MMDS) alternatives may very well deliver the coup de grace. Whatever the counter-arguments out there, the fact that 3G services in The UK still resort to distress sales of basic voice services to garner a customer base, says it all.

Unlike EDGE, going 3G does not just involve software upgrades and the math becomes more daunting by orders of magnitude. For starters, the air-interface/ frame structure (WCDMA as against TDMA) is totally different. This means changes at every cell-site in the network. And then of course there is the entire wherewithal required to inter-operate with existing 2G elements of the network.

An alternative however does exist, that until recently dare not speak its name for fear of the Telecommunication establishment.

Contrary to negative press stemming largely from the large cellular operators, its possible to co-opt Wireless LANs (WLANs) into one eco-system with cellular networks. An EDGE-enabled cellular network patched into WLAN (WiFi/WiMax) networks in high density locations could allow Indian operators to deliver high-speed data services with laser precision exactly where required and at far less costs than in 3G-ing a similar area. I trust this is akin to what the IT Minister has in mind. Additionally, such meshed network could provide indoor voice connectivity over cell phones in broadband-enabled locations with poor cellular reception.

An interesting twist comes from the recent furtive WiMax deployment in Japan by Vodafone and elsewhere by other marquee 3G operators, vidicating the position taken in this paper.

The cellular operator may have to offer different fixed line/broadband type tariff structures in these locations, raising fears that they would eat into cellular revenues, But one has to wonder how much of the generated traffic would represent cannibalized revenue and how much would bring in incremental dollars from traffic presently going any way over fixed/wireless broadband and over the different flavors of Voice over Broadband (VoB) services used increasingly from precisely such locations.

No one touts OFDMA air-interfaces as an alternative to WCDMA /3G. Its the integration of the two technologies that creates a potentially winning alternative, especially in the Indian context. Integrating selected WLAN Hot spots into a cellular network requires an IP Network Controller (INC), an IP access network, a patch to allow the WLAN access network to issue the relevant accounting information to the cellular AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) server and an investment in IP roaming. Barring a few more widgets, thats essentially it.

Given the relative simplicity of this solution, anyone who has seen engineers sweat over cell site deployment in congested locations has to wonder why the operators have not already adopted WLAN to augment cellular coverage on the cheap.

Costs aside, there is an interesting aspect of 3G technology that could force operators to consider OFDMA based options to augment cellular data delivery systems. It may not be common knowledge, but 3G differs from 2G (GSM) in one important aspect ?the interdependence of network quality. In 2G, high traffic in one location tends to introduce poor quality in just the particular cell covering that location. In 3G however, the bad quality also impacts surrounding cells because a cell size may vary depending on the traffic load it carries. Called cell-breathing?this is due to the interdependence between capacity and coverage over WCDMA air-interfaces and could end up impacting voice quality.

No service provider however, is going to jeopardize voice quality and capacity for the sake of data. This implies there are merits to a separate data-centric network. And if such options are available at least at the peripheries, at costs substantially lower than the vaunted 3G and if these options appear slated to become the bulwark of future 4G data delivery mechanisms, it then surely behooves the Indian cellular operator not to adopt the same blinkered thinking thats the hallmark of his European counterpart and to look seriously at a GSM/EDGE-WLAN based solution.

It baffles why instead of prevaricating, the European and American cellular companies havent swooped in and massively sequestered wireless access for IP traffic from the fragmented but potentially formidable WLAN and Voice over Broadband (VoB) players. After all, at least for now the cellular operator holds all the cards. Only he gets to decide whether the customer receives a combined cellular + WLAN bill. This gives his combined cellular-WLAN service a killer advantage over any other Fixed/wireless broadband or Vonage-type VoB offering. By now the cellular operators could have usurped great chunks of IP traffic and decimated the upstart VoB players before they ever took root. Alternatively, just a declaration of intent could have the WLAN & VoB players scurrying to negotiate interconnect and revenue share agreements on terms that could only be favorable to the cellular operator.

Its too obvious a scenario and one doesnt expect such shortsightedness to last. T-Mobiles extensive WiFi deployment in the USA and in Europe is apparently with such an end-game in mind. And so was, we hope, the honorable IT Ministers intention, when he squared off against 3G.

BRAHAM SINGH joined PCCW in January 2001 and founded their international IP backbone & service company now called BtNAccess after its merger with Corporate Access, one of Asias largest satellite based service provider. Today, BtNAccess is an established global carrier, offering enterprise & carrier grade services over its MPLS enabled network. Services offered include IP transit, MPLS data circuits/VPNs, voice as well as a leading edge Hosted IP PBX services. The Company is interconnected with 35 carriers globally and its revenues come from an enterprise and carrier customer base in The USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Braham came to PCCW from Teleglobe, where he was the Vice President in charge of Asian operations. Prior to Teleglobe, Braham was the Vice President - SE Asia for Sprint / Global One.

Braham has various pioneering achievements to his credit including the first call- back as well as the first ISR launch in Hong Kong, the first Asian frame relay launch outside Japan, the first international connectivity provided to Celcom in Malaysia in 1992.

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10 Reasons Why Sony PlayStation 3 Will Beat Out Xbox

2008-05-03T12:19:00.000-07:00

In the techie world the race for supremacy just got hotter with Sony computer Entertainment President Phil Harrison stating, The Playstation 3 is a computer. We do not need a PC.? And, the news is that the PS3 has reached for new horizons it is not just a game console. Although many tech gurus are rooting for the Xbox360 here are a few reasons why the PS3 may gain an edge.

According to analyst Shawn Milne, even though Xbox360 will get a head start, the PS3 will outsell the Xbox every year after 2006. Bu 2010 the PS3 will according to predictions have sold 23.3 million copies in the US.

1. The PS3 can be used to see movies, play music, and surf the web.

2. The GPU is powerful and fast. The downside is that it is bound to be hard to program.

3. The memory is 256 MB XRD for the cell and 256 MB DDR3 for the GPU.

4. The PS3 has a dual Ethernet, built in wi-fi, Bluetooth, flash memory slots, and blue ray.

5. The PS3 has hardware that is more powerful than that of the Xbox 360 and will be able to produce real to life visuals.

6. The games in PS3 will be stored on Bluray discs which store 54 gigs while game space in the Xbox360 is just 9 gigs.

7. The PS3 will have international appeal and be popular with both foreign game developers and consumers. According to market whispers games on the PS3 are all set to be exciting and different.

8. The PS3 has immense expandability and connectivity options. The compact flash, SD card, memory stick, Bluetooth, USB you name it and the PS3 will say yes please. Designed to accommodate just about everything in the universe.

9. Visionary the PS3 aims for dual screen and 1080p support. The display technology is an eon ahead of any gizmo man has even dreamed of. Imagery will be synonymous with PS3. Imagine playing games like formula 1 racing and Killzone in panoramic splendor.

10. The HD IP camera peripheral or the EyeToy 2 will transmit crystal clear images over the internet as well as feeds over the Intraweb.

What is more the PS3 is designed to be backwards compatible and so you will be able to play games old and new. The PS3 will allow playing of games on the PS1 and PS2 libraries so, even with the latest console you can boot up old favorites like Tobal or Shattered Soldier are relive old times. According to CBSNews.com Tech Analyst, Larry Magid, The graphics processor in the new Sony PlayStation is pretty impressive. It rendered images during the game that looked almost as if they came from a movie studio."

PS3 is all set to make dreams reality. Imagine Metal Gear, Warhawk, Tekken, i-8, Gran Turismo, Killzone, and Dante among zillion other mind blowing games all coming alive! Whatever the whispers are about the reality will surface when the PS3 is launched and consumers get first hand experience.

Aaron Brooks is a freelance writer for http://www.1888freeonlinegames.com, the premier website to play thousands of free online games including arcade games, action games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also freelances for the premier REVENUE SHARING discussion forum site http://www.1888discuss.com.

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iPod - The Ultimate Self-Help Tool

2008-05-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

Wow, what an outrageous claim! Why do I say this? Simple. I believe that listening to self-help audio books, seminars, and yes--you knew I was going to say it--Power Affirmations (even ones you record yourself), is the most powerful way to learn and recondition your thinking. And when you improve your thought habits, your life automagically improves.

The fact is that we live in a media driven world. There's television, radio, music, movies, magazines, newspapers, print ads, bill boards, business signs, websites. etc. There is no end to it. There is clutter--dare I call it mind spam--everywhere. All of these businesses interrupting your train of thought constantly in order to get you to spend money.

Clutter, Clutter...

As the stakes get higher, the clutter is getting worse. Have you noticed how many movie posters/signs/banners are now starting to appear in your local mall? I walked through a mall recently and they have now started to hang the posters from the ceiling! Worse, the posters were all for the same movie and were strung together no more than a few yards apart. Just down a single hall within the mall, there were at least 20 posters one right after another essentially shouting for your attention. There was no way you could miss them. The movie being advertised was MR. & MRS. SMITH. No wonder it did so well in the opening weekend. Between these posters (and of course the soap opera being played out on the tabloids between Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Anniston), it's no wonder the movie was a hit.

...and More Clutter

Here's another example of recently added clutter. There is a mall near my office (different from the mall mentioned above) that I sometimes go to for lunch. The mall has a typical foodcourt with a lot of tables. Up until recently, the tables were very typical--just a plain table top. About two weeks ago, they replaced every single one of them. What did they replace them with? Wooden tables with a plexi-glas table top insert that you could see through--where they could place more ads! Now you can't even sit down in the mall to have a nice quite meal without being distracted with more ads fighting for a piece of your brain.

I'm certainly not against advertising. All I'm saying is that every ad is designed for this: to interrupt your train of thought, tell you about their product, and get you to go buy more stuff (whether you need it or not). It's called interruption marketing for a reason. Unless they are able to interrupt your current thoughts with their ads, the ads don't work.

And this is just advertising. Add to this all the other forms of media, the voices of your friends and family, and there are a lot of internal representations buzzing around in our minds.

There's Power In Your "Internal Representations"

What do I mean by internal representations? They are the internal equivalent to our five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. This is how we think. And thought is power. We all have memories of these experiences, internal representations, that are replayed in our thoughts over and over. If I say, "pink elephant" you automatically form a representation of this phrase within your mind. Same with any other noun. If you notice a song stuck in your head, that's the internal representation of sound. Same with the words of other people. If you are in love, how many times do you hear the other person saying "I love you" in your mind even though they are no where in sight.

Here is a secret: your internal representations drive your current actions! They control our pain and pleasure which largely determines the actions you take. So advertisers work very hard to associate feelings of pleasure to having their product and pain to not having it.

If You Don't Think for Yourself, Others Will Do it For You!

There is a price we are all paying for all of this mind clutter--or mind spam. It means that you have to be really disciplined and mentally aware of what is happening so that you can choose your own thoughts. With so many distractions, you have to have an iron will to stay focused on your own personal goals and beliefs. If you don't learn to think for yourself, there are a lot of other people who are happy to do your thinking for you. The exact same thing is true for planning: if you don't have a plan for your life, others will plan it for you.

So with with this ocean of mind spam all around us, it's no wonder that we sometimes feel overwhelmed. That's because we are! At least mentally.

Take Back Control of Your Thoughts!

What are we to do? How do we take back control? There are a lot of ways, but the most effective way I have found yet is through audio programs. A lot of audio programs--but ones that I choose for myself. Ones where I know I will learn and where I know I will be fed the beliefs and ideas I need to achieve my goals. Even better, if I can create my own audio content in the form of Power Affirmations, so that pick the beliefs and the goals I want to focus on repeatedly in order to create the right internal representations and habits that will lead me to their fulfillment.

Why is the iPod (or any other MP3 player for that matter) the ultimate self-help tool? Simply because you can pack so much positive audio content in it and take it everywhere you go.

A Short History of Self-Help Audio

First there were records. Some people listened to positive material on records, but not many. I understand that Earl Nightingale had a best selling record, but I haven't heard of any others. Besides, you can only fit a small amount of material, it isn't portable, and you can't listen in your car.

Then there were casette tapes. This is when self-help audio really exploded. They were small, portable (the Walkman was the "original" iPod--how did Sony miss the transition to digital!), and you could listen in your car. But the amount of content was still limited--it took a lot of tapes for a seminar. And they have high duplication and shipping costs. Worse, they wear out or jam your player.

Then came CDs. These brought a vast improvement, but there was still the constraint of space (only about an hour of audio per CD). So if you wanted to listen to a lot of content without having to manually change CDs all the time, you had to get a juke box. I had two: a 100 CD juke box at home and a 20 CD juke box for my car. Being able to load so many CDs gave me a huge advantage. Newton's law applies here: a body in motion tends to stay in motion. As long as one CD after another could play without my having to do anything, they just kept going. And that made a huge difference for me. But the systems were big, bulky, clumsy, and and CDs could get scratched.

The iPod and other MP3 players have changed all of that--forever. Now I can pack all of my self-help programs on to a single device and listen hour after hour without having to do anything. And because the files are stored on my computer as well as the iPod, the only way I'd ever lose them is if I delete them or have a simultaneous crash on both systems. And there is no more searching around for a misplaced CD. Or having to move the CD from my car, to my portable CD player, or to my home. I just need to take my iPod--a seemless transition from place to place. Feeding my mind with Power Affirmations and positive content everywhere I go. And living in the "afterglow" of listening to it (replaying/rethinking the content in your mind long after you've stopped the iPod).

A Call to Action

Take action today to start listening to self-help audio programs. If you don't own an MP3 player yet, then go get one or listen to CDs. As you consistently feed your mind with positive material, your life will almost certainly improve. You will earn more money. You will have better business and job opportunities. You will have better relationships. Your health will improve. You will make progress towards your goals. Like a seed that blooms into a flower, it will take time for your ideas to take hold and make a difference in your life. Change may not happen overnight, but I bet you can progress faster than you may currently think is possible. Just like planting the seed takes only a moment, change can start right now. Change starts in an instant. The instant you make the decision and follow through. Do it now!

If you are interested in Power Affirmations on MP3s, then visit http://www.poweraffirmations.com/mp3files.htm.

For practical self-improvement tips, visit http://www.poweraffirmations.com. Get my new free e-book, "Power Affirmations: Power Positive Conditioning for Your Subconscious Mind"

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What's The Difference Between Tier-1-Tier-2-And Tier-3 Bandwidth Providers To Your Business?

2008-05-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

"Tiers" in the telecom world tends to have multiple definitions, depending on who you ask. What tier a bandwidth carrier is, is loosely defined at best and everyone has their own opinion of what tier a carrier might be. Here is my opinion:

Tier-1: [may be considered an RBOC or LEC - Regional Bell Operating Company or Local Exchange Carrier]

Tier-1 is a network in which only settlement free peers and customers are serviced. The network operator pays for none of it's transit.

Tier-1 is the optimum network backbone for medium to large businesses with critical reliability, stability, and scalability requirements.

Tier-1 can be an advantage when it comes to handling DDoS attacks: if you ask/configure your Tier-1 provider to null-route an IP they will implement the null-route at their borders, so there is no point of saturation.

Examples of US Tier 1 carriers:

Qwest
AT&T (formerly SBC, Bell South, Southwestern Bell, Ameritech)
Savvis
Verizon (formerly MCI and UUNET)
Global Crossing
Level 3 (recently merged with Broadwing)
NTT Communications

Tier-2: [may be considered a CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier); has their own network, but also resells tier 1]

Tier-2 is where the network operator buys all or some of it's transit from a Tier-1 and resells it.

Tier-2 can be an advantage if you need someone to provide quality bandwidth, and especially if your need is a single install location. If you buy from Tier-1 #1 in New York, and #1 has a problem with its Tier-1 #2 peering router in New York, then all your traffic from you to #2 may be affected. Your ability to shout at #1 and get them to fix it will be limited, especially if the problem is with #2's border router. A good Tier-2 will monitor its upstreams and their peering points for trouble, and take measures to ensure that it doesn't affect their customers. Even if you need multi-location installs, buying from a good Tier-2 can be useful.

A Tier-2 that only responds to severe problems (e.g. total outage of an upstream link) is no more useful than a Tier-1 to someone who has multi-locations.

Pricing from Tier-2 ISPs is often cheaper at the low-end (e.g. T1). Tier-2's will often beat the tier-1's in pricing "access services". But if you buy in the hundreds of megabits, a Tier-2 is likely to quote much higher than a Tier-1.

Tier-2's are usually smaller companies, and are better able to "make deals", or recognize bundling of contracts, write custom SLAs (Service Level Agreements), trench fiber to your location in exchange for that signed contract, etc. Unless you buy multiple gigabits from your upstreams, if you want to bundle contracts with Tier-1s, you will probably end-up doing it through a wholesaler or other buying mechanism.

Examples of US Tier-2 carriers:

XO Communications
Covad
Paetec/US LEC
Time Warner Telecom (recently merged with Xpedius)
Eschelon Telecom Inc
Cogent Communications
Speakeasy
Embarq
McLeodUSA
AOL Transit Data Network
Covista
IDT Corp.

Tier 3: [wholesalers /resellers of tier 1 and 2 networks]

Tier-3 are downstream customers of Tier-2's. Tier-3 may give you what looks like a good price.....but longterm reliability, performance, and scalability will likely suffer. For piece of mind for your business a Tier-1 or Tier-2 are better choices is almost every case. However, PowerNet Global is a big exception to this rule due to their solid infrastructure and relationships with major players.

Examples of US Tier-3 carriers:

Trinsic
Excel
Primus Telecom
PowerNet Global
Access One Inc.
Splice Communications
Acceris

Whatever business application you need met be sure to consider what tier your available bandwidth providers are in your purchasing decision. Ignoring this factor in your deliberations may result in less than optimum implementation and satisfaction in the end. Make a smart business decision.....leave nothing to chance.

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including DS3-Bandwidth.com and Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

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CECT E689 - Three Sim Bluetooth Touchscreen iPhone Clone PDA - Technology With Three Phone Numbers

2008-05-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

Consumers can thank Chinese iClone manufacturers for the innovative idea to give consumers more than one cell phone number or cell phone plan with dual sim cards. Chinese manufacturers could not help but notice that although consumers loved iPhone technology, they often carried around not only their touchscreen smartphone of choice, but still carried a business line as well. It didn't make much sense to pay for all of this wonderful technology and still carry around two phones.

So, in addition to improving iPhone technology by unlocking the iClones and adding a removable battery and more speakers, the Chinese manufacturer of the clones (CECT) added an additional sim so that consumers could have two cell phone numbers, one for work and one for play. This, coupled with the performance and technology of the new IClones, contributed to the clones being a huge hit.

But consumers started to ask if it was possible to stuff three sims into a phone. It's nice to program one ring tone to one specific number such as the one you will give your children, your spouse or loved one or your employer for emergencies.

CECT promptly answered the call with the CECT E689, the company's new three sim phone. Like the iPhone clones before it, the E689 has every single feature that the iPhone has and then some: internet capabilities, MP3 capabilities, video capabilities, and dual Bluetooth.

This phone will likely appeal to texters because of its keypad import and handwriting recognition. There is a keyboard at the base of the phone which makes texting quick and easy.

The CECT E689 is competitively priced at about $150-$179, depending on where you buy it. Considering it is possibly the most innovative clone on the market at this time loaded with features, it's worth a serious look, especially if you're a frequent texter.

To see specs, photos and rock bottom pricing on the CECT E689, click here to visit the CECT E689 Product Review Website

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That's Not an IPod in the Office Anymore - It is Now a Data Leakage Threat

2008-04-30T10:40:00.000-07:00

Cell Streamyx MP3 players, IPods, Instant Messaging, Hotmail accounts - all have come to Streamyx Online considered 'personal technologies'. Each employee usually has Streamyx least one and many all. They Streamyx have found their Streamyx into Streamyx workplace as a 'right to use' without administration, since it is their personal property. While Streamyx want to show tolerance for an individual's choices, be aware of the threats this choice can involve as well. Your Streamyx data environment can become at risk. Read on to learn about End Point security and just how possible Streamyx data may be to leaving the building next to the top 40 Streamyx hits on an IPod.

Background

In the early days of personal computers, data files were transferred either by a dialup link Streamyx a floppy disk. Now there are a multitude of options to store and port data - flash drives, internet, email, IM, DVD and on. Many companies are beginning to develop strategies to monitor some of the more obvious methods of data transfer through email. Some are beginning to acknowledge instant messaging as a threat.

In order to have a cohesive defense, all access points need to be effectively controlled or the battle could be lost. What are still being widely overlooked are 'personal lifestyle devices' that are now common among workers (i.e. MP3 players, IPods, cell phones, cameras). Almost every digital device today comes with gigabytes of storage capacity. Files can easily and quickly be uploaded or downloaded with these devices. How many of your sensitive documents can fit onto a two gigabyte device?

Two risks are apparent with these types of unregulated data transfers.

Virus, malware, spyware or bots can attach to a file that may be uploaded to your system from one of thesedevices. Recently a digital camera was discovered as the culprit for a rash of infections on corporate data networks. The manufacturer had a disgruntled employee who embedded a virus in the cameras OS. Every time a download or upload of photos took place, the virus proliferated to a new network.

Data leakage. Imagine if your customer list or product design specs are resident on an employee's IPod device. Perhaps this is an innocent motive of merely wanting to work on something at home. Maybe it is not. Streamyx could also be a clandestine way to port out the data right in front of the company.

In the UK, policy has been implemented that puts all personal media devices at risk of confiscation if suspected of data theft. Are you ready to collect everyone's cell phones, MP3 players, cameras and on for an audit or scan that could take days/weeks? If not, Streamyx what alternative measures can you take to alleviate this type of risk?

Actions to Take

The costs of data leakage can vary from loss of market advantage to a PR disaster and Streamyx Promotion to your company's reputation. What can you do to deal with this 'pocket theft' type of threat?

Develop Policy. What is your position on personal use of cell phones, MP3 players etc in the office? What about interfacing with the company workstations (ie music downloads, picture uploads)? What are the consequences if attempted? This needs to be developed and broadcast as employee policy and not IT procedures. Documented attempts at awareness are critical to any enforcement efforts.

Implement technical constraints. Software solutions are now available to prohibit or allow access to data via selected devices or Streamyx The solutions can also tell you where you are vulnerable and who is pulling or uploading data and from which device. This type of monitoring is becoming more critical to safeguard your data sets.

Remember if you lock all the doors but one, you are still exposed.

We work with companies to assure their data and messaging is in compliance and secure. Our solutions are state of the art, quick to implement, cost effective and provide the comfort to know your data is secure. A phone discussion is a great way to assess your environment and what would be the best action plan. Visit our website Enclave Data to learn more.

You have the responsibility to maintain your company's digital environment, with the right tools you can now also have the control to assure compliance and protect your company's assets.

Dan Schutte is the President of http://enclavedata.com specializing in messaging security, content filtering, anti-spam software, email/IM archival and compliance. Visit our http://www.enclavedata.com to read actual Streamyx Studies of how companies have successfully protected their data network and met compliance requirements. Free trials and downloads are available on all of our products to assess the vulnerability of your data environments.

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Choosing Broadband Services - A Guide For Businesses

2008-04-29T23:49:00.000-07:00

With Streamyx many telecom services out there choosing the right one for your business can be challenging. Here Streamyx a guide to help you understand Streamyx of the main telecom choices that you have and what they mean to you.

The main Streamyx of lines available are T-1, DSL and OC circuits.

Generally speaking, faster speeds indicate larger bandwidth. The larger bandwidth is useful for large applications such as large data file transfers and streaming video. The large bandwidth also sets up your business to allow for future applications that may require additional bandwidth.

T1 - A high-speed Streamyx connection that transmits data at a Streamyx of 1.544Mbps. A T1 consists of 24 channels, which can be used for voice, data or a configuration of both. Each T1 can provide Wireless Streamyx for up to 50 to 100 phone users.

DSL - Digital subscriber line. A Streamyx connection whose speed varies depending on the Streamyx Online Registration to the central office. The popularity of the DSL has been taken over by the T1. Streamyx the T1, there are distance limitations. Cheaper Streamyx the T1, a DSL line is usually not covered by increased customer service like the T1.

T3 - A T3 is a high speed digital connection that transmits data at a speed of 43.232 megabits per second. The T3 is equivalent to 28 T1s. The T3 can handle even the most bandwidth intensive applications easily.

OC3 - Optical Streamyx line that transmits at speeds up to 51.84 Mbps. The OC line uses optical fiber or SONET fiber optic to carry signals. The number behind the OC stands for the level of data Streamyx speed. An OC3 is equal to 84 T1s.

OC12 - An optical carrier line that transmits data at speeds of 622 megabits per second. This large bandwidth product is equal to 4 OC3's.

OC48 - A very large optical carrier that can transmit at speeds up to 2.5 Streamyx per second. The OC48 is used for very large campus environments or as network Streamyx The OC48 is equal to 4 OC12's.

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How to Start a Small Bag Business in Nilai-3 Malaysia

2008-04-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

Do you really want Streamyx start Streamyx small business now? Here Streamyx a few things Streamyx remember before you decide to quit your job.

Starting a business is not an easy job. It requires dedication, hard work and stamina (most entrepreneurs work twelve or more hours each day, six to seven days a week). Streamyx cannot simply wake up one morning, decide you are not going into work, hang an "open for business" sign on your front door and expect people to come pouring in. People Streamyx not simply walk into your new shop unless you are super lucky. You definitely need to do something special.

For starters, do you want to have your own business because you think you would be successful or because you think it is an easy way out of your current work situation? If the idea of tons of money, flexible hours, and lack of rules and structure is what motivates you, owning your own business is probably not for you.

Absolutely right, many small business owners are extremely profitable and are no longer directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the firm. They did not, however, start out that way. Most business experts agree that it normally takes about three years for a new business to make a profit. (We are not going to elaborate the details of the business cycle culture here, just quote a very general here). During that time, business owners must be extremely focused, structured and organized. Without such discipline, your business will be headed for failure. It is important for you to know that you may fail in your business, but with a lot of hard work you can make it, but failure is part of the process. Remember that. Money will only chase after you when you are in this category. If you are familiar with the business big blue map then you probably in the half way of success.

Below is a checklist to see if you are ready to start your own business or not.

1. Perform an honest self-critique. Do you have the personality to run a business or are you better suited for a corporate atmosphere? Though you do not need the character of a used car salesperson, you will need to be outgoing and have the initiative to promote your business wherever and whenever possible. Silent is golden might not work here. Must be able to open your mouth and talk in public loudly and with a smiling face printing on your face. Let this be your own trademark. You will not lose anything.

2. What other events are currently taking place in your life? If you are thinking about moving to another city or state, or are planning a wedding (or a divorce) within the next year, you may want to put your business plans on hold until your personal life stabilizes. You will need all of your attention and strength for your business.

3. What are your long-term goals? If you always wanted to be a musician and travel around the world, don't open a Streamyx ISP grocery that will require your undivided attention and constant supervision. This is especially for typical Chinese style. They are so use up to this method. They are GLUED!

4. Are your finances in order? Do you have good credit and have you saved enough money to cover your living expenses for at least three to six months? Since you will have to invest in equipment and supplies for your new company and may have to wait several months before realizing any Wireless Streamyx from your business, you must be financially prepared. Streamyx would suggest you stick to your existing company play as a role of employee first until you are ready. At the same time, you can do your business in part time as well. Thorough this way you are deemed safe. Again, time management is applying here.

5. Do you have a plan? Not just and idea - a plan. Streamyx more refined one) To be more specific, a big blue map about your company that for future. Without this blue map, you are unable to perform well.

6. Does your plan make sense and is it realistic? Though it is great to reach for the stars, it is much better to set realistic, attainable goals that will help you progress through the stages of business development. Streamyx does not happen overnight, it requires patience and perseverance. (This sound familiar to those who learn 6 Sigma)

7. What resources will you require to begin your business? If you are counting on other people to help you get Streamyx (including your spouse, significant other, family members or your best friends that can be trusted), it would be wise for you to work them early in the planning stage to develop a feasible course of action. I would suggest all must be in proper documented and if possible legalize it. This is the best way to link and bond each another.

8. What (and how much of it) are you willing to sacrifice? Are you willing to postpone buying a new car or taking a vacation in order to finance or invest in your business?

Be honest with yourself. If your personality and situation demand that you maintain a full-time job for a few more months, years or decades, that is okay. If you still have an entrepreneurial spirit, you can take that time to pay down debt, save money and develop your business plan. If you never want to own a business that is okay too.

Starting a business is not for everyone. Some people will read this article and decide that entrepreneurship is not for them. Others will read it and strengthen their commitment to their business plans. Whatever your decision, I hope you will keep one thing in mind - whatever you do in life, do it well and the best you could.

Lastly, Idaman Collection Enterprise wishing ALL our customers will succeed in their lives in whatever ways.

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