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Sony launches 4GB version of Micro Vault Tiny, a USB 2.0 Flash Drive


Sony eventually launched the much awaited 4GB MICRO VAULT Tiny today. A new addition to its range of colourful, ultra-portable USB storage media, it is available in a stylish purple colour with a fashionable clip-on carrying case.

The 4GB MICRO VAULT Tiny is ideal for carrying business or personal files whilst travelling, enabling access to personal files from any computer. Even if you are carrying a laptop while traveling, it is a good idea to take a backup of your important files which you are going to need while traveling, on an external flash drive which you can slip into your wallet so that you don't have to panic if you lose your laptop.

A 4GB MICRO VAULT Tiny can store up to 69h50min of music (MP3, 128Kbps), 2928 digital photos (5Megapixel, Standard mode); 16h20min video (MPEG4 QVGA 384Kbps with 128 Kbps audio).

The pre-loaded Virtual Expander data compression software, compatible with Windows XP(SP1 and higher) and Windows 2000(SP3 and higher), allows users to store on an average up to 3 times more data than the native capacity. The MICRO VAULT Tiny products are compatible with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, including the new Windows Vista.

You can buy Sony 4GB Micro Vault Tiny USB 2.0 Flash Drive at Amazon
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Where do I find free templates for my blog?

Free Professional Blog Templates for Blogger (Blogspot), WordPress, Windows Live Spaces (MSN Spaces), MySpace, LiveJournal, Typepad, Movable TypeA lot of bloggers have recently asked me for nice design templates for their blogs, especially after the recent change in design of HashOut. Some have even gone to the extent of asking me to replicate the design on their blog. However, I would prefer to maintain a distinct identity for this blog and would not like to share the HashOut template.

I would rather give you some links to resources from where you can get templates for your blogs, free!

If you're on the (old or new/beta) blogger platform Gecko&Fly will be your one stop resource for professional templates. Most designs are re-engineered from popular WordPress templates. ¥€$ also has a neat collection of classic blogger templates categorized according to colors, layout type, background type etc.

If you're on WordPress, here are some links for you:



If you don't mind paying a little for a really professional design for your blog you can check out Damsels of Design. They even have free (linkware) templates which requires you to have a link back to Damsels of Design on your blog.

Lastly, if you want a distinct identity for your blog and if you have Photoshop running on your machine you can check out PHOTOSHOPSUPPORT.com to help you design your own graphics for your blog.

If you have a suggestion to make or a link to a resource that readers will find helpful in designing the layout of their blog, do HashOut!
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Caught and left

Makhaya Ntini bowling for South AfricaOn the eve of the semifinal against India in the 2002 Champions Trophy, a girl phoned Makhaya Ntini and asked: "What will you pay for a night with me?" Hopeful of an extra 'spell', Ntini queried, "Why do I need to pay?" In came the reply, "Use your imagination." Their conversation continued, but the night did not materialize as Ntini was unwilling to pay for sex. Eventually, it turned out that the girl was a journalist of the Colombo-based English weekly, The Sunday Leader. » Continue reading

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Robots have already proven to be killer machines

Honda Asimo - a Humanoid Robot with artificial intelligenceDid you ever fear the thought of robots with artificial intelligence taking over the human race by storm after watching science fiction movies like "The Terminator"? Hrafn writes about a couple of incidents where humans have been killed by robots, although not intentionally but due to human error. But isn't that a reason good enough to fear approaching a robot?

If a robot preprogrammed to perform a specific task can malfunction due to human error, imagine the possibility of a robot with artificial intelligence programmed to learn from its experience malfunctioning or learning something not meant to be learned, all due to human error.

Check out inkblot earth for the graphic representation of the robot pushing a human into the grinding machine.
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Faux invasion

What began as a routine training exercise almost ended as an invasion! Switzerland is in an embarrassing diplomatic quagmire after a company of Swiss soldiers got lost at night and marched into neighboring Liechtenstein.

The 170 soldiers wandered over a mile into the tiny principality before realizing their mistake and turning back. Liechtenstein, which has about 34,000 inhabitants, does not have an army.
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Indian Bloggers list v2.0 - a directory of Indian bloggers worldwide

Indiablogs.orgIndian Bloggers list v2.0 is an online directory of bloggers worldwide who are Indian by nationality. A brainchild of Puneet, the blogs in the directory are categorized by industry, profession or field of work unlike the other Indian blog directory BlogStreet India which categorizes blogs on industry/profession/field of work, languages and cities. However, each entry is reviewed personally by people volunteering for the project before being added to the directory. Also you require to link back to the directory from your blog either through a post or a logo image on your sidebar or somewhere on the blog.

Do you know of a better alternative to Indiablogs.org or BlogStreet India?
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The Thommo syndrome

Jeff Thomson's blistering pace ended the Sri Lankan resistanceThose were days when English pitches were more of jumpin' jacks. And with Jeff Thomson in full throttle, you better keep the ambulance ready. In the 1975 World Cup league match against Sri Lanka at the Oval, Thommo breathed fire and let one down the throat of the stocky Duleep Mendis. In his desperate bid to evade it, Mendis literally head-butted the ball, and was rushed to the hospital. But he was not the lone casualty. His batting-partner and friend Sunil Wettimuny joined him, shortly, all because of Thommo. » Continue reading

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