Monthly Archives: May 2012
Lesotho opposition takes early election lead
The opposition All Basotho Convention (ABC) has taken an early lead in Lesotho’s fiercely fought general elections, winning the first eight constituencies that have been announced. All the constituencies were in urban
Lady Gaga calls off Indonesia concert
A show by pop diva Lady Gaga in Indonesia has been cancelled after religious conservatives threatened “chaos” if she entered the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. “Lady Gaga’s management has considered the
Afghan family ‘killed’ in NATO airstrike
Afghan authorities say that at least eight members of a family have been killed after an airstrike by the US-led NATO coalition in the eastern province of Paktia. The International Security Assistance
Mali government rejects north’s independence
Mali’s embattled transitional government has rejected the declaration by an alliance of northern rebels of an independent Islamic Tuareg state. “The government of Mali categorically rejects the idea of the creation of
Syria blames Houla deaths on ‘terrorists’
The Syrian government has denied responsibility for an attack that killed at least 85 people, including 34 children, saying that it was carried out by “terrorists”. Jihad Makdissi, the spokesman for the
Spain’s Bankia sets out $24bn bailout plan
The president of troubled Spanish bank, Bankia, says he is confident of receiving 19 billion euros ($23.8bn) from the government in the largest bank bailout in the country’s history. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri
Syrian activists condemn Houla ‘massacre’
At least 90 people have been killed in an attack by Syrian government forces and loyalists on Houla, a town in Homs province, activists have said. The victims of Friday’s assault included
Sensitive Skin Care
Contrary to what you might have heard, sensitive skin isn’t considered a medical condition. When someone says he or she has sensitive skin, it typically means the skin has become irritated, red,
Men’s Skin Care
A booming industry, men’s skin care is finally making its way to the top of the agenda. Whether it’s something men are doing to help remain competitive or to help ward off
Discover The Effects Of Water On Your Skin
If you take care of your skin like you should, then you know how important it is to use a good moisturizer. This is especially true if you have dry or combination
The New Breed Of Cellular Telephones
Years ago, Apple revolutionized the way people looked at portable music with the introduction of the revolutionary Ipod. This year, Apple has once again made a bid to create a gadget that
The Pros And Cons Of The iPhone’s Competition
With the advent of the iPhone all set to take the “portable gadget” world by storm, other companies have chosen to set themselves against the potential offered by Apple’s iPhone. With it’s
MAC’s iPhone: Still Needs A Lot Of Work!
When it first came out in June 2007, Apple’s Iphone seemed to hold the promise of becoming the next evolution of the cellular telephone. It promised to blend the best features of
Choose Your Own iPhone Case
An iPhone may look quite generic but you can make yours different by getting an iPhone case that best reflects your personality. iPhone cases are sold everywhere in various colors and styles
Presenting The iPhone Camera
Techies are hooked on camera phones because each model is more and more impressive than the previous ones. Take for example the Apple iPhone camera. It has 2 mega-pixels and a fabulously
Features Of An iPhone Calendar
If you look at the photos of the brochure giving information regarding the Iphone and its calendar feature, it would seem that there is nothing really groundbreaking about it. But if you
GPS Options With The iPhone
There is a lot of talk nowadays with regard to the iPhone. It pays to know what is in store when buying one. This will be especially useful for those with particular
A Turn In Technology: The iPhone Launch
June 29, 2007, techies and businessmen were all lined up in order to be the first customers to purchase the Apples coveted iPhone. Some wondered whether it was the cost. For those
Learn The Limitations Before You Buy Of The iPhone
Can the latest must-have gadget be less than the perfect machine it’s purported to be? The iPhone is on top of many people’s most wanted list but is it worth all that
Imagining The iPhone: iPhone Mockups All Missed The Real Design
Ever wondered how people thought the iPhone would look before its release? Curiosity is sometimes a wonderful thing, especially if it turns creative imagination into a work of art or hilarity. When
Things You Can Expect From The iPhone’s OS
As you know by now, the iPhone runs on OS X from Mac, which Apple says is an optimized version specifically designed for its highly anticipated mobile phone. Now you’re probably wondering
iPhone Patent: A Guide To How The iPhone Was Built
With a gadget like the iPhone, it would probably come as no surprise that it has plenty of patents attached to it. Aside from its design and accompanying image and logos, there
The iPhone’s Here: Is The Price Right?
When you buy the iPhone, you won’t only be paying for just a cell phone, you’ll be paying for an iPod, a camera, an organizer and a laptop all in one gadget.
Pros & Cons Of Getting An iPhone
The queues have since gone away and now that about 700,000 people are official owners of the iPhone, it’s probably time for the moment of truth. What are its pros and cons
A Short Review Of The iPhone
There are probably few gadgets that were subjected to the kind of scrutiny that the iPhone has experienced. After all, this is the Jesus phone, capable of doing a lot of things
The iPhone, The Smart Phone
The iPhone technology has now spread among many people. This has become the favorite gadget among music and gadget lovers. However, will the same sentiment be shared by people who need to
iPhone Specs
Less than two months upon its release, the new Apple iPhone has already generated buzz within the techie community. If you want to know what kind of phone you are getting, here’s
