No more home alone, ''Big Internet'' is watching you

If you asked me few years ago whether my thoughts could be read by other people I would certainly call you insane. If you now ask me the same thing I will think my answer twice and yet, I won't be able to give a straight one. Can you think why?

Well the answer is hidden behind the fact that Internet is continuously gaining more and more power over our lives. From now on, companies like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo will be able to trace what we look for, think or even feel by simply analysing our Web searches. This results in the creation of numerous archives that hold information about our wants, needs and likes which all comprise our culture.

What's also surprising is that a further analysis of those searches leads to a deeper view of what that might mean. For example, during the pre-election period search results can be used to compare the number of people who search for a specific candidate against to the opponent.

What we all feel though is that our privacy is getting violated by default and no one cares if we agree to that . And although our identity cannot be tracked yet from our searches, after a few years I can foresee my name filed and attached with my deeper thoughts. Horrible thought, isn't it?

Blackberry Journey - Planning Software

How many times have you turned up late for an appointment because you got lost, could not find the street, and nobody was able to give you clear directions? What I am describing is an 'NFL' situation... 'Normal for Londoners'!

Whichever might have been the reason for this - might have looked "easy-to-find" on the map, or you might have forgotten to take the printed copy of the map details with you before starting your journey, or maybe even you were just out of the office-, most of us, have found ourselves in the unpleasant situation of... walking in circles...

Fortunately, technology and Visual IT is on our side! Their Tube 2 Software for Blackberry is one of the solutions available in the market. Tube 2 offers all the details you might need when travelling, including line changes, platform directions, accurate journey times, and can be installed in any color screen Blackberry device.

Visual IT doesn't stop here! They constantly add new features, and expand the geographical reach of their award winning and highly acclaimed guides. A detailed description of the software's special features is meant to convince even the most demanding professionals in search of a robust and yet flexible solution.

Say 'goodbye' to wretched tube & A-Z pocket maps and go for a stroll around London. Last piece of advice - don't forget to charge your Blackberry!

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Interesting business models - Isango!

The web is a wonderous place of interesting marketing practises and unsual business models being tried out. It is easy to access and therefore cheaper to start-up on.

What has been always difficult is to get some solid business ideas that convert into return for investors. Examining a business model below you can see how different concepts can be applied to a saturated industry such as travel:

Isango! is a relatively new player in the online travel field that seems to have managed a lot since launching. Sure, they have introduced a unique proposition by focusing on tours, activities and experiences, they have also taken everyone by suprise in going directly into the ski business.

But apart from having a great product Isango! also has spread through the web like an arrow through a massively successful distribution network. By partnering with some of the biggest guns online Isango! brings a cheerful product to the masses. No need to worry of being ripped off, you simply book your activity in advance and enjoy your trip effort and queing free.

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