Regional Directory

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Grokodile is a regional directory, broken down to easy to find categories. You can both find websites and blogs located in and about the area you're interested in, as well as add your website to the directory. The site is kind of new, so it might be cool to get in on the ground floor of this blog directory.

The site is easy to get around, but it's kinda dull to look at. I guess that's kinda good, as the focus is really on the information, but as a graphic designer, it just hurts my artist eyes to not see something 'designed'.
Post sponsored by Grokodile

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Microsoft's Antivirus Program Stinks On Ice

According to an Austrian researcher, Microsoft's Live OneCare came in last in a test of 17 antivirus software programs, proving once again that Microsoft, though the leader in computer technology, can't seem to put out a product that lives up to its reputation.

Microsoft's OneCare Finishes Last in Antivirus Test

Jennifer LeClaire, newsfactor.com

Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare came in at the bottom of the heap of 17 antivirus software applications in a test against nearly half a million viruses, Trojans, worms, and other malware, according to Austrian antivirus researcher Andreas Cleminti.

Cleminti posts quarterly results of tests of top antivirus products on his AV Comparatives Web site (www.av-comparatives.org). G Data Security's AntiVirusKit blocked 99.5 percent of the malicious threats. AEC's TrustPort AV WS, Anvira's AntiVir PE Premium, MicroWorld's eScan AntiVirus, F-Secure's Anti-Virus, and Kaspersky Labs' AV also scored high marks.

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Verizon Launches Cell TV

Well, it's happened. Prepare for the end of civilization. TV comes to cell phones. Not only do we have to deal with morons blabbing on their phones while they drive, most too stupid to get some sort of hands-free thing going (though it doesn't matter, the majority can't chew bubblegum and breathe simultaneously), but now they'll be watching TV while they drive.

I can see it now.

"I'm sorry officer, but I only stopped for a second to see if Tyra was really going to squeeze Katherine McPhee's breasts".

Verizon kicks off cell phone TV

By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless, the second-biggest U.S. cell phone provider, said it launched the country's first commercial mobile television service in 20 states with full-length programs and picture quality similar to regular TV.

The venture of Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group Plc said on Thursday it is charging $15 a month for the service, which was developed by Qualcomm Inc. unit MediaFlo and includes eight channels broadcasting full-length TV shows to phones 24 hours a day.

The full story from Yahoo and Reuters

Laptop Battery Recall

Laptop battery maker, Lenovo, has issued a recall for 205,000 batteries worldwide. Apparently the batteries could overheat and cause a fire.

Hellooo? Haven't we been through this already? Gotta wonder when the industry will begin to actually test these batteries more thoroughly before sending them out onto the market.

Lenovo recalls 205,000 laptop batteries

by STEVE HARTSOE, Associated Press Writer

RALEIGH, N.C. - Lenovo Inc. recalled about 205,000 laptop computer batteries worldwide Thursday, warning that they could overheat and cause a fire.

The battery recall was the second for the company in the past six months and comes as Lenovo, the world's No. 3 computer maker, tries to gain ground on its better-known competitors.

The full story from Yahoo and the Associated Press

VoIP From Vonage

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VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol is a new way to speak to friends and family over the telephone. Basically, VoIP is internet phone service. Employing the internet for phone calls, much the same way people communicated via instant message, VoIP makes it possible to have phone service at a much reduced rate over traditional phone service providers.
Vonage is offering new customers the opportunity to save even more with 1 free month of phones service on top of the already amazing 50% or more savings. New customers can sign up for a low $24.99 a month unlimited calling, local and long distance.
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