my short comments/blog on Chromebook Preview | Ubergizmo

Chromebook Preview | Ubergizmo

It make perfect sense, and yes, 'once adopted' it would change the world, as google would like to often... more likely for business and enterprises where I guess it is geared for.. as 'control', security and prevention of data loss is key.

therefore, for these people, and the owner of the business particularly, the price tag is in fact cheaper than most of their present models for the 'road warriors'...

however, it would still need to change the business processes AND the human 'cultural & habitual inertia'.. which might take longer to adjust.. as PC & MAC users are used to store things locally on the device..

and it is purely impractical for countries that do not have universal wireless and wired internet.. so, sadly its also geographically limited!

However, it might be a good step in the right direction, time will tell! ;-)

GarethWong

My comments re: Visa Makes Square Bet

Visa Makes Square Bet

Is it making a 'bet'? or is it 'looking for viable options'??

contactless AND mobile is definitely the way to go.. but

sadly it is mostly driven not by what users' need (so far), as there is still standards & fractions war.. and those already implemented by major players 'may have' major security issues, see:

http://www.katu.com/news/problemsolver/121550239.html

Therefore, I would say they are doing any good business is doing.. buying 'an option' for the future that 'might work'... who knows, right?

@GarethWong

since 5yrs old child took on role of taking care of household in Gui zhou, China 贵州留守儿童钟旺：5岁背起家庭生活重担-20100605走读大中华-视频--凤凰宽频--凤凰网

贵州留守儿童钟旺：5岁背起家庭生活重担-20100605走读大中华-视频--凤凰宽频--凤凰网

this is the reality of 'migrant' economy of China, where some young children are left at home to be head of family back in their village..

very touching story of a young girl now 8years old, took care of her little brother and disabled grandpa (he looked pretty able to me, especially as he ate what the little girl cooked!)

tough life..

glad/pround Hong Kong top the list & Kyoto is 2nd, you should visit & support Japan! TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards - Top 25 - Asia

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards - Top 25 - Asia

So glad/ pround Hong Kong top the list & Kyoto is 2nd, you should visit & support Japan!

Found it, & man! Obama rocked & Trump slammed. ;-) @YouTube Obama, Trump Together for Correspondents' Dinner:

YouTube - Obama, Trump Together for Correspondents' Dinner

Not likely Trump will be nominated, let alone win to become next President, I would have thought!

Facebook News Feed Settings: Random or Not, Biggest Secrets Revealed - The Daily Beast

Facebook News Feed Settings: Random or Not, Biggest Secrets Revealed - The Daily Beast

Ok, important for those people that cared for sure. ;-)

my short comments, re why its a big mistake, US to use Facebook, Twitter to issue terror alerts | islandpacket.com

US to use Facebook, Twitter to issue terror alerts | islandpacket.com

This is dangerous and not recommended.

how secure is Twitter & Facebook?

consider this, if/should it become a success (billion of followers)

how easily would /could the account be compromised and 'fake information' be spread like wildfire..??

this is a good idea in principle and I would bet my life that Facebook and Twitter will not take on that kind of responsibility/liability if something goes wrong, in fact, would they be around in few years time..

US government/homeland security should just run their own list/information distribute directly from them with secure and proven communications, with authenticate and trusted message (like PGP).. then and only then, would we be able to trust the message.

Sadly we are chasing like lemmings, and following the crowd, key part of the internet is not addressed, which is the 'trust' aspect of it all!

BR

@GarethWong

It was rather funny! YouTube - Fox News anchor is pranked on April Fool's Day

YouTube - Fox News anchor is pranked on April Fool's Day: "

thanks Andrew for pointing it out!

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trying to find common language of cut of beef, between US, UK and France

Had a fantastic conversation trying to find a common language with the French In-Laws...

Category:Cuts of beef - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Types of beef cuts

American:

British:

compare with French one:

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Beef_cuts_France_with_numbers.svg

Description	English: Common cuts of beef in France. Brighter colors show higher valued parts Français : Morceaux de bœuf selon la découpe traditionnelle en France. Les couleurs représentent les "catégories de valeur", la plus claire étant la première catégorie et la plus sombre la troisième Basses côtes Côtes, entrecôtes Faux-filet Filet Rumsteck Rond de gîte Tende de tranche ; poire, merlan Gîte à la noix Araignée Plat de tranche, rond de tranche, mouvant Bavette d'aloyau Hampe Onglet Aiguillette baronne Bavette de flanchet Plat de côtes Macreuse à bifteck Paleron Jumeau à bifteck Jumeau à pot-au-feu Macreuse à pot-au-feu Queue Gîte Flanchet Tendron, milieu de poitrine Gros bout de poitrine Collier Plat de joue Langue
Date	2010-05-29 09:17 (UTC)

Jon Curtis, great singer songwriter busking in London Tube, A&R guys, take notice and forget the X-factor! (if all his songs are this good)IMG_3369

Jon Curtis, great singer songwriter busking in London Tube, A&R guys, take notice and forget the X-factor! (if all his songs are this good)IMG_3369, a photo by garethwong on Flickr.

cannot believe he is not snapped up by Simon coward yet..

great voice and if he writes all his songs like this one, guys & girls try and grab him when you can, as he will soon have entourage and you will not be able to get close!

check out the song I heard, with acoustics inside tube station.. brilliant, first busker that made me stop, believe me, there are many in London!

Jon Curtis - Inside Looking Out Open Mic 2009

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