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Google: Instant Search Results

And you thought Google provided instant search results before?  Well, now they are providing them even faster.  Today Google has unveiled something newer and faster. Today when you type a search query with Google, results appear after the first letter is entered, and they update as the user types. This new way of searching is what they have dubbed Google Instant.

Sometimes I ask myself, “Is Google making me stupider?” I suppose that is debatable.  That aside, Google is an amazing search engine and over all company.

Tags: Google Instant, instant search results, new way to search, search engine

MooTools, a Javascript Framework

Most everyone has or needs a website these days. If you are interested in building a website yourself MooTools can certainly speed along elements of your website. MooTools is a compact javascript framework intended for intermediate to advanced developers.  If you aren’t into programming or don’t like to work with a lot of code they provide a handful of useful demos to help get you on your way.  MooTools offers seamless cross-browser compatibility.  It is worth checking out!

Tags: cross-browser compatibility, developer, java, javascript, MooTools

Pay and Receive Money via Text Message

What is Venmo?
Venmo is an easy way to pay and receive money using your cell phone via text message. You will no longer have to make trips to an ATM machine or worry about writing checks and putting them in the mail. With Venmo, you can pay your friends, family, and favorite shops by simply sending a text message.

When you sign up, you receive an account where you can store your Venmo funds. If needed you can link your Venmo account to a credit card or checking account.  So, transferring money between friends, family, and businesses becomes fast and streamlined.

What’s the catch?
Venmo is a startup company who is just getting off the ground.  Although this may sound like a great idea this payment method is still in its infancy. I would suspect most businesses, are not supporting this as a payment method just yet. But, looking forward, I’m going to bank on this becoming huge!

Tags: send and receive money, text message, venmo

Phantom Phone Vibration?

Have you ever had your phone in your pocket?  Of course you have.  But, have you ever had your phone in your pocket and thought you felt it vibrate only to find out that it didn’t?  I have this happen several times a day.  I thought I was the only crazy person out there with this happening.  Apparently, I am not alone.  I stumbled upon an article about phantom vibration syndrome and learned that are many other people out there just like me!  Does this ever happen to you?

Tags: Phantom Vibration, phone, Ringing

BlackBerry Thumb

Woman Recovering From ‘BlackBerry Thumb’ Surgery

I own and use a Blackberry device to talk and email friends, family, and clients everyday.  In fact, I have two BlackBerrys. The above referenced article states that she was writing emails to clients for 12 hours day.  I think it’s great that she a hard worker.  I know all about 12 hour days.  I wish more people would work hard and be passionate about what they do for a living.

My question is this: If your thumbs feel like they are about to fall off wouldn’t you try to minimize use of the device? Come on, figure out a different way to send those emails to stay in touch with your clients.  There is a vast array of differnt phones, desktop computers, laptops, netbooks, etc..

I don’t know about you, but, I think I would rather spend $300 on a netbook than have surgery on my thumbs.

Tags: BlackBerry, Surgery, Thumbs