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The spirit of Winston Churchill was recently invoked by MPs battling a terrifying threat to their freedom.

Admittedly, it wasn’t quite the same kind of implacable foe that was faced down by the cigar-chomping wartime premier. Instead, this threat took the form of a risk that MPs might be banned from tweeting in the Commons.

Wisely, MPs voted against a motion that would have banned tweeting inside the Commons but not before some heated debate.

Winston Churchill, WWII leader and Twitter advocate?Photo: United Nations Information Office, new York

So where does Churchill come into this? MP Kevin Brennan said Twitter’s thrifty character limit upheld the tradition of succinct, punchy sloganeering that stretched back to Winston Churchill himself.

Brennan said: “There is nothing new in political communication in trying to get a message across in a pithy, memorable way, as Twitter enables us to do. in fact, I think it was a certain Winston Churchill who said: ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.’

“If that statement was issued as a tweet, it would leave 66 of the 140 characters available on Twitter still to play with. that goes to show that those who want to fight the onslaught of technology on the beaches will find that the tide is turning against them.”

You have to wonder what Churchill would have done had Twitter existed during that time of conflict. Perhaps the great Prime Minister would have considered the message complete in itself and left the 66 characters spare for retweets.

Who knows how his measured words would have been met by the Twitterverse, had it existed. Perhaps #GoWinston would have been a trending topic. or might his pudgy fingers have been moved to include a hashtag to further stir British spirits? Alas, we will never know.

But not every MP was in support of the brave new world of communications technology. Sir Alan Haselhurst said: “I am aware that it will give me a good chance of becoming the leading candidate for the ‘dinosaur of the year’ award,” and added: “If it appears that we are being prompted from outside – which is entirely possible if handheld devices are produced in the House – our reputation will decline.”

Damage the reputation of MPs? if only such a thing were possible…

Despite wails of distress from people who wanted an all-new design and iteration number, Apple has gone on to sell more than a few of the iPhone 4S since its launch.

Naysayers completely panned the 4S. It didn’t look any different and it didn’t even have a new number, just a letter. The writing was on the wall for the iPhone.

Unfortunately, these people completely missed the point. in addition, they were so wholly inaccurate with predictions of doom, that they should consider a career as Wall Street analysts.

Earlier this week Apple announced that despite the utter absence of the number 5 anywhere on the packaging, somehow it has managed to shift four million of the blighters.

One of the possible reasons for its success is…

Though Kirby’s ability-copying powers are absent in this adventure, there’s a still a ton of variety in the gameplay and puzzles. Mob mechanics are put to good use: you have to split up your Kirbys at times to take branching paths, use them to weigh down platforms, divert them to multiple foes, and put them through obstacles that require some elbow grease. Charming stage designs change up the pace at regular intervals. at various points, you may pile into a thundering tank and shoot your pals as ammo, use your collective weight to steer a hot-air balloon through dangerous obstacles, and climb through a tipsy tree trunk perched precariously by your shifting weight. That’s not even considering the crazy boss battles scattered through the bubbly landscape. Each fresh encounter is wildly different from the last. Mass Attack rarely settles on a single routine for long, yet it never feels disjointed. That’s a big part of what keeps the fun flowing.

Teetering trees: one of many cool new stage designs.

Collecting items and unlocking goodies have always been a staple in the Kirby series, and Mass Attack is bursting at the seams with these extras. Progressing through the main game offers a reasonable difficulty level, but completionists will relish the added challenge and replay value of going back to earn neat in-game achievements and tracking down all of the coins. a few of the many unlockable Kirby-themed minigames also offer nice surprises because they are so complete. Strato Patrol EOS is a fun, competent shooter; the pinball game is solid; and the role-playing game battler yields a pleasant diversion.

Mass Attack doesn’t stray from the colorful, kid-friendly presentation and syrupy sweet platforming that the Kirby franchise is known for, but substantial innovation in the way you play it sets the game apart from its predecessors. The stylus-only controls are a welcome addition, and a terrific balance of familiarity and freshness is what makes this buoyant experience so addictive.

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Which handheld is significantly better or even slighter better?
In terms of, processor speeds, security issues, software features, battery, networks, wireless standard etc!

I'll give best answer if you answer this too… =)
How can i explain the advantage/disadvantage of both handhelds in terms of the security issues (bluetooth, wireless internet etc). could you make it specific to the device?

Thank you, in advance.

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Acer plans to acquire cloud-service provider iGware, the company announced today.

According to Acer, the companies have agreed to a selling price of $320 million. In addition, iGware can earn $75 million if it hits certain performance-based milestones. with iGware’s technology, Acer says that it will deliver a new service, called Acer Cloud, “to serve and benefit Acer customers, and enhance brand value.”

iGware has largely been under the radar in the cloud space, but the company has achieved some success. According to Acer, iGware’s cloud software and infrastructure tools are available on over 100 million devices around the world. the company’s most notable customer is Nintendo, which it partners with to power online services for the hardware maker’sWii, DS, and 3DS. Acer says that iGware has also inked a deal with Nintendo that will see it support the company’s Wii U.

For Acer, its decision to acquire iGware underscores the company’s desire to be more than just a PC maker. In a statement today, Acer said that it expects Acer Cloud will be integrated into “all Acer products, including PCs,tablets, and smart handheld devices.” the company said that its Cloud feature will be “built on an open platform.”

Acer’s acquisition comes at a difficult time for the company. Last week, research firm IDC reported that Acer’s second-quarter worldwide PC shipments were down 10.1 percent year over year, pushing the company down from the third spot to fourth behind HP, Dell, and Lenovo. In the first quarter, the company’s worldwide shipments were down 15.8 percent worldwide and 42 percent in the U.S. year over year.

Those losses, in addition to flagging financial performance, have pushed the company’s shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange down. During the last year alone, the company’s shares have declined by more than 49 percent.

In the short term, Acer doesn’t see iGware’s technology helping matters. however, the company did say that its acquisition is a “mid- to long-term investment.”

Once closing conditions are met, iGware will become a new Acer division, called Acer Cloud Technology Company. the PC maker said that it expects products with Acer Cloud to start launching next year.

PhatWare, WebIS Add PhatNotes Lite to Pocket Informant, Enabling Easy Notes Access

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA and AUSTIN, TX (PRWEB) September 8, 2004

PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, and Web Information Solutions (WebIS), maker of fine commercial software for the innovative market, today announced that PhatWare’s PhatNotes Lite Edition—a .95 value—is available for free download with Pocket Informant 5.2, the latest version of WebIS’ number one Personal Information Manager (PIM) for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs.

Pocket Informant is the most fully featured, easy-to-use contact/calendar/task software available for Windows-powered Pocket PCs. enjoyed by over 100,000 Pocket PC owners worldwide, Pocket Informant gives users the ability to view, customize, and manage data according to their unique needs and preferences.

Now, with the inclusion of PhatNotes Lite, Pocket Informant users can also instantly add, store, or retrieve text-based notes without leaving the application. PhatNotes, winner of Pocket PC Magazine’s ‘Best Application Award’ in the Notes category for the last three straight years, also allows users to organize notes by category, subject, creation, and modification date.

“PhatNotes is totally intuitive and a snap to use, which makes it a perfect enhancement for Pocket Informant,” said Alex Kac, president of Web Information Solutions. “Many of our Pocket Informant users have been requesting a more powerful notes capability. by making PhatNotes Lite Edition available with Pocket Informant, we now can offer our customers a handy, feature-rich solution for all their note taking needs.”

“PhatWare is very excited to expose thousands of Pocket Informant users to the convenience and utility of PhatNotes,” said Stan Miasnikov, president of PhatWare Corporation. “Pocket Informant is known all over the world as the quickest, easiest way for Pocket PC users to manage all their personal information. Now those users can also quickly record names, ideas, reminders, and other important items on the fly with PhatNotes Lite.”

Like PhatNotes, Pocket Informant requires no special training to use. the product’s features, including Contact pictures, fully customizable color schemes, mini-text month views, zoomable month views, and task view extreme, are quickly accessible to keep up with the user’s busy pace. Pocket Informant and PhatNotes also both support Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, including devices with VGA/Landscape screen capabilities.

“PhatNotes and Pocket Informant increase the power and the productivity of Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs,” Julie Wymetalek, manager of the Mobility Partner Advisory Council at Microsoft Corp. “Pocket PC users will benefit from the combination of these two products in one value-priced package.”

PhatNotes Upgrade Discount

For a limited time, individuals who purchase Pocket Informant 5.2 are also eligible for special pricing on PhatNotes Standard and Professional Editions. both products offer full note taking functionality on a desktop PC, along with the ability to synchronize notes between the user’s PC and his or her Pocket PC.

Details on the PhatNotes Standard/Professional Edition upgrade offer for Pocket Informant users can be found at phatware.com . To purchase Pocket Informant 5.2, including the free PhatNotes Lite download, visit pocketinformant.com .

Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider of easy to use, powerful software products and professional services for the mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting recognition, digital ink, note taking, and database and network management software development. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, a Microsoft Windows Embedded partner, and a founding member of the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC), a unique partner program developed by Microsoft Corp. to serve as a focused feedback mechanism for Microsoft Windows Mobile platform development. MPAC provides leading companies with the tools and resources they need to bring the most innovative and successful mobility solutions to market. To learn more about PhatWare, visit phatware.com .

About Web Information Solutions

A privately-held company, WebIS has provided consulting services to more than 20 small- and medium-sized businesses since its inception in 1997. more than 100,000 users have integrated Pocket Informant into their Pocket PCs. the company works with several distribution partners worldwide, among them Handango (distribution and promotion); Esellorate (distribution); and Fujitsu Siemens Computers (software license and distribution agreement to integrate Pocket Informant software into the Pocket LOOX 600 handhelds). WebIS has received numerous awards, including Pocket PC Magazine’s best Software Awards 2003; best PIM; Handango Champion Awards 2003; best Productivity Application; and Handango Champion Awards 2001: best Productivity Application, People’s Choice. for more information on WebIS or Pocket Informant, please visit webis.net or pocketinformant.com.

Product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

PHATWARE CONTACT:            

Dittoe PR                

WEB INFORMATION SOLUTIONS CONTACT:

Web Information Solutions, Inc.

512-248-1729; 512-577-8546 (mobile)

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can you go straight from cutting wood to cutting metal with the same blade?

Yes. I have known several people who have done it. They were cutting thin sheet metal (as you would find in a steel building) and they didn't cut much. I believe I would use a metal cutting disk similar to that used in a cut-off saw or a fine toothed blade. be certain to check the maximum RPM on the blade and get one appropriate for the RPM of the saw. running the metal cutting blade faster than it's listed speed could cause it to shatter. I would not use a blade intended for cutting wood.

Metal cutting is LOUD. Wear hearing protection as well as eye protection.

If you have a carbide metal cutting blade you can cut some wood, but don't expect to run a woodworking shop with it, they are okay, I cut a lot of PVC pipe with mine here and they do good there, and really good with metal, not many sparks, but watch your eyes, lots of metal shards flying around and they are hot, I have a Milwaukee 6 inch battery metal cutting saw that I have cut through 3/8 inch stock in the shop and really nice clean cuts..

if its a carbide tip blade you can…..caution on thickness,eye protection etc…. I've personally cut metal doors and even 5/8' rebar in a pinch w/out having to go get a new metal cut-off blade for "skillsaw"' . Ive been in the bus. for 24yrs and lots of things possible,but i DONT RECOMMEND trying any above stated stunts at home. we are pros, and unless your bride is an open heart surgeon…..you get my point

Yes you can, I agree with all of the above. But it throws a lot of sharp chips and sparks. so beware. There is a carbon saw that is designed for metal…wears as it cuts. will last 12 feet in 14ga sheet metal.

you can but you need to turn your blade around for metal. take it off and flip it over. wear eye protection because shards of metal fly everywhere.

Usually you have a blade for specifically cutting metal. just check at your hardware store and they'll let you know

go to the hardware and get a carborundum blade …make sure it says metal cutting and not masonry…

you have to get a metal cutting blade…..it's like a really thin grinder wheel.

I have a green handheld laser pointer and the push button has stopped working. the laser pointer isn't one of those cheap ones so I would like to either replace or fix the button.

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