VikkiChowney

Trying to make sense of things by writing about them.

BitchBuzz: Safari 4 Review

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"Yesterday, Apple launched a public version of Safari 4. Although it’s still in beta, this is an impressive browser that has a few smart features and is well worth the upgrade. I’m normally the first to buck against upgrading my software unless I’m going to see a real difference, as multiple versions of the same programmes and browsers clog up my machine. They often hide themselves away, sucking up precious space - even when I have made sure that I’ve cleaned up and uninstalled old versions…"

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BitchBuzz: Twestival.fm, Making Charitable Donations Sound Good

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"You can’t move for coverage of this Thursday’s Twestival event, which for all you non-Twitterers (Tweeters? Twits?), is a global series of Twitter meet-ups created to raise money and awareness for charity:water. Building on the massive success of the first Twestival (back in September of last year in London), there are now over 175 cities taking part and many ways to get involved. This time around, the project has gone international, and charity:water is the one benefiting from social media being used for a good cause, instead of communication alone..."

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BitchBuzz: A Week of Wi-Fi

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"Everywhere I look these past couple of days, I’ve seen Wi-Fi. From revelling in playing the ‘which brand is behind the mystery Wi-Fi blogger briefing’ game (that was meant to happen yesterday), to spotting theTotal HotSpots/RummbleiPhone app pop up on The Gadget Show. BT’s new ‘pocket concierge’ service btmyplace.com is being publicly launched today, which is available to any wireless device accessing theBT Openzone Wi-Fi network from Central London and the West End…"

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BitchBuzz: Mobile phones, 'Swishing' and Global Cool 2009

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"A few weeks ago, I was asked to get involved with some of theGlobal Coolinitiatives for this year. For 2009, this focuses on swapping unwanted clothes and recycling old mobile phones.

For those who aren’t familiar with the GC brand, the Global Cool Foundation is a UK-based charity that aims to make a significant contribution to global efforts to tackle climate change. This happens in two ways; encouraging people to act responsibly, and accelerating the rollout of low-carbon technologies in developing countries. The later has a specific focus on schemes that aid development and address poverty..."

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