Monthly Archives: July 2009

Google Will Benefit from Microsoft-Yahoo Deal

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

When Microsoft and Yahoo struck a deal that would see Microsoft’s Bing search engine power Yahoo’s search, Google came out as the biggest winner right now.  The partnership between Microsoft and Yahoo is like having the chess club square off in the octagon against the fighters of the UFC.  This will be mildly entertaining but let’s face it – the Microsoft-Yahoo deal isn’t going to … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Hockey Leaves Newfoundland

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Spirit of Hockey owners Brian and Elizabeth Urlacher have left Newfoundland after spending almost 3 weeks touring our province and completing many different photo shoots for their upcoming hockey fundraising calendars. After meeting these wonderful people through a chance encounter online, it was a sad day to see them leave.  Brian and Elizabeth are wonderful and passionate people that have spent hours giving back to … Continue reading →

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Bell Expressvu Receiver Lock Ups

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Back some time ago I purchased a Bell Expressvu 6141 Receiver and turned it into a PVR by adding an external hard drive.  Things have been working great for 5 months and the family loves the functionality that it adds to our viewing options. However, this past weekend the receiver locked when my daughter had paused live TV.  It took me about 20 minutes to … Continue reading →

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How to Make 2 Million People Hate Your Company

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Why is it that many companies do not understand the power of social media?  With people having the ability to reach out to millions of people in a relatively short period of time, paying attention to your online reputation as well as having stellar customer service is a key to success in today’s business world.  It is essential that a company be aware of the implications … Continue reading →

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Social Networking Works – Even Offline

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

When you hear about success stories in social networking, many people talk about the successes they have from meeting people online, forming business partnerships and long lasting friendships through their online networks.  Social networking is not limited to just online ventures.  Social networking has always been around as people formed partnerships through their mutual friends.  Social networking does work even in the offline world. Case … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Hockey Visits Newfoundland

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

The power of social networking and the Internet to make connections is well known.  This week I have been entertaining two individuals – Brian and Elizabeth Urlacher, the driving force behind Spirit of Hockey. Brian and Elizabeth are professional photographers and are in Newfoundland shooting for their upcoming hockey fundraising calendar.   Their fundraising calendars are more than just calendars, they are amazing works of art.  … Continue reading →

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SUPERAntiSpyware – Effective Removal of Spyware and Malware

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Spyware and Malware has made life hell for many computer users regardless of their skill level.  As mechanisms for infecting computer systems become more and more sinister, having proper protection against spyware and malware is crucial.  There are still many people who do not utilize anti-spyware and anti-malware applications. Those people do not have to look very far to find a quality anti-spyware and anti-malware … Continue reading →

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