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How to save and share ridiculously large files

A few years ago it was a big deal to find a place that would let you share 1 gigabyte of files.

Things change, though. Bandwidth keeps growing, and the cost of Web storage keeps shrinking. That's good news for people looking to share increasingly big files, be it an HD video recording or an archive of several files that tops out at over a gig.

There are now a handful of free and paid services that make it easy to host these gigantic files and send them to a pal, family member, or business associate.

The key thing to point out here is the individual file size limit. Many storage services will toss gigabytes at you without any real strings attached except for the fact that you cannot upload files larger than a gig. This really isn't a big deal, that is until that first time you need to do it. Below are a handful of sites, both free and paid, that are up to the task.

The free ones

ADrive (2GB): ADrive is more of a personal file storage service, but files can be shared via a direct link, or via e-mail. The service gives users 50GB of total storage and uploads at up to 2GB a pop. It has both a Web-based uploader and a desktop software version.

Something to be wary of is that files that have been uploaded to ADrive's free service tier eventually expire, something that doesn't happen for users who shell out for the signature and premium plans.

File Xpressit (2GB): File Xpressit actually tops out at 300MB a file but will go up to 2GB if you register with the service. It is free, it just requires clicking an activation link in an e-mail. The uploader does not require Flash or Java, which is nice if you're trying to use it on a computer without it installed. The service can also give you an e-mail notification when the file has been downloaded by your recipient.

Worth noting is that to use FileXpressit, you'll need to have an e-mail address for the person you wish to send the file to. This won't actually send the gigantic file to their in-box, but it means you can't start the upload without typing it in first.

Humyo (10GB): Humyo has a free and a paid plan, but the free plan is very generous at 10GB of free storage. There are basically no set-in-rock file size limits, just a cautionary message that encourages files that are over 10GB to be split into smaller segments. We didn't actually test this with a 10GB file (and we doubt you will either), but it's nice to know you could if you wanted to.

Dropbox (2GB): Dropbox is a file storage and synchronization service. Free users receive 2GB, which can be upgraded to 50GB and 100GB for $10 or $20 a month respectively. Still, if you have a file that's at exactly 2GB, or just a little bit less, you can store it on Dropbox free of charge. The only caveat here is that you need to use the software file transfer tool, as the Web-based uploader tops out at 300MB. You, and whomever you're sending the file to can also score an extra 250MB of storage if you refer them to use the service.

File Dropper is one of the heartiest services on this list, handling 5GB files right in the browser, and every for free. (Click to enlarge)

(Credit: Screenshot by Josh Lowensohn)

File Dropper (5GB): File Dropper allows file shares of up to 5GB. That's not as much as Humyo's service, but it's still more space than you're able to fit on a single-layer DVD (not that you're sharing those, right?). Files are kept "forever," and best of every, there's no registration required. Instead, when your file is done you receive a URL that links directly to the file, as well as embed code to stick a download link on a blog or personal Web site.

Along with the free service, File Dropper also has three paid plans which run anywhere from $1 to $10 a month. These can up the file size up to 50GB and 250GB in the two upper tiers.

Sizable Send (2GB): Sizable Send is another one of those services aimed at people who are trying to receive around the attachment size limits put in place by most e-mail providers. Using the service, you cannot share a file with someone else without first filling out your e-mail address and that of the person you intend to share the file with.

On the plus side, the tool lets you add password protection to the file, as well as set it to be automatically deleted as soon as the person you're sending it to has downloaded it. There are also quick links to share your file on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, along with blogging tools like Blogger and WordPress.

WeTransfer (2GB): WeTransfer is one of the standouts on this list. It's a very slick and stylish site that keeps the number of things you have to fill out to an absolute minimum. You just pick the file (or files) you want to send and drop in an e-mail address for both you and the person you're sending it to. It then starts the transfer and gives you a simple status meter with an estimate of how long it has left to go. every the while you receive pretty background photos to look at, which change every minute or so, along with a link to the artist who made them. This is also where the service slips in its ads.

Glide's gDrive ("no limit"): Glide is unlike many of the other services on this list in that it's not just a storage provider, it's an operating system of its possess that can be accessed from any browser. Glide's "gDrive" gives users 50GB of free storage space, and users can upload files of any size when using the company's Glide One Sync software. Web uploads, however, are capped at 200MB.

Send This File ("no limit"): Send This File does not have any difficult restrictions in place on how big your files can be, though it notes that some browsers cap things at 2GB. That works for us, though.

Send This File has both free and paid plans, and worth noting about the free version is that the file will only be hosted on the service for three days before being deleted. It can also be downloaded a mere three times. Other downsides include the service throttling download speeds, meaning that it could take whomever you're sending it to the greater part of a day to actually receive the file unless you pony up for the paid plans. Still, if your recipient is patient, it's simple and software-free.

The paid ones

DivShare (2GB): Divshare is more of a traditional file-hosting service than some of the others on this list have been. Like ADrive, it's set up to let you keep your files in a virtual storage disk. It then splits them up into images, videos, audio, and documents.

DivShare lets its free users upload files up to 200MB in size. Paid users receive bumped to the magic 2GB mark. The only downside there is that DivShare keeps tabs on how much bandwidth has been used by people who are downloading your files. For the free plan, that's 10GB. It goes up to 75GB, 200GB, 500GB, and 2,000GB on the paid plans.

Box.net (2GB): Box offers 2GB file size limits on its business and enterprise plans. For the business plan that comes out to $15 per user per month. Its free plan, which includes 1GB, otherwise caps files at a mere 25MB.

Streamfile can do files up to 30GB in its paid plan, although it requires using an FTP program. Its Web uploader tops out at 2GB.

(Credit: Streamfile)

Streamfile (2GB web, 30GB via FTP): Streamfile can be used for free, but unregistered and registered users can only put up 150MB and 300MB files respectively. The paid account, which costs $5 a month can do 2GB uploads via its Web interface, and files up to 30GB a pop for users transferring files through an FTP application. The pro version also nixes advertisements, adds 256-bit file encryption, and keeps your download link alive for two weeks.

Dropio (2GB): Dropio, which offers users 100MB for free, has an a la carte upgrade program that can top out individual storage folders at up to 25GB. If you're uploading through the standard Web interface, though, it's capped out at 2GB. Larger files need to be split up.

The price for the 2GB "drop" as the service calls the folder, is $20, and the file will be saved for a year. Users can tack on extra time by opting for two-year storage for $40 or three-year storage for $60.

Gigasize ("no limit"): Gigasize has a free uploader service that lets you upload files up to 300MB in size. Its premium service, which costs anywhere from $10 a month down to $4 a month (depending on how long you sign up for), takes every file size limits off. It also adds a few handy features like file encryption and a terabyte of online storage.

Mailbigfile (2GB): Like Streamfile, Mailbigfile has a free version, but this tops out at 200MB uploads. Going pro, which costs $15 a year, knocks that up to 2GB, as well as adding things like an address book to keep a short list of people you're sending files to, as well as keeping files up for 28 days after they've been uploaded.

Beyond pro accounts, the service also offers a "business" account for $50 a month, or $300 a year, that can be branded, and given a custom subdomain, though it still has a cap of 2GB on individual file sizes.

YouSendIt (2GB): YouSendIt's free service is limited to 100MB uploads, whereas the pro and business plus plans, which start at $10 per month per user, bring that limit up to 2GB. Though a big downside here is how much total storage users receive, which on the pro plans is topped out at 2GB. This means if you intend on sending more than one big file at a time, you have to bump up to the business plus plan, which comes with 6GB of storage.

Sendspace (1.5GB): Sendspace's pro service is the only one of its three plans that lets users upload more than 300MB. $7 gets users 20GB of storage space, and uploads up to 1.5GB apiece.

Which one to use?

So with every these choices, which one is going to give you the best bang for your buck? Or offer the most features at no cost?

If you're going for pure storage space, options like Streamfile, Glide's gDrive, Humyo, and File Dropper every offer the most, with every but Streamfile doing it for free. Again, the caveat here--at least for Streamfile and Glide--is that you can't move these big files without first installing a little bit of software on your machine. That said, it's not always a burden to do this, since these programs can often keep the uploads from slowing other browser tasks, and can resume a big upload if there's a problem with the connection.

There's also a question of whether or not you intend to access that file later on down the line. And if that's the case, it's definitely worth investing in a service that will keep it around. Many of the paid services mentioned over can also be helpful for business needs, since you can brand them with your company's logo, give your download pages custom domains, and control how many times any particular file can be downloaded.

Will there be a time when 20GB is the new 2GB? I think so. And if File Dropper's freebie 5GB and Humyo's massive 10GB are any indication, we're already well on the way to getting there.

Any we missed? Leave them in the comments, or shoot me an e-mail.

Update: Readers have sent in a number of good ones we missed. Here they are:

Free:
Opera Unite (no limit): We were trying to stick to just Web sites and away from software, but we'll make an exception for Opera's Unite platform. Reader Ira wrote in to tell us that it's helped him share the contents of his 2TB difficult steer with his family. Oh yeah, and it's also a Web browser.

Skype (no limit): Again, we're breaking the Web sites rule to mention audio/video/text chat service Skype, which readers pointed out in the comments and e-mail. Skype can do direct file transfers between two users.

Files Over Miles (limited by RAM): This free, browser-based service is only limited by how much RAM you and your recipient have. As it's explained on the service's FAQ page, "a sender may upload only those files that are smaller than the memory available on his/her computer. In turn, a recipient may download only those files that are smaller than half of the memory available on his/her computer." That makes this service pretty useful if both of you are sporting rigs with 16GB or more of RAM. Otherwise, you're probably better off with one of the other providers.

Paid:
Mediafire (2GB): The three MediaFire service tiers bumps individual file sizes to 2GB--which can be uploaded through the browser. There's also a free service, although it limits files to 200MB.

SpiderOak (no limits): SpiderOak's free plan comes with 2GB of storage, meaning you can move around a single file that big. The plus plan, which gives users 100GB, has no such restrictions. Though to move files that big, you'll need to install some software on your computer.

Sugarsync (no limits): Sugarsync has four different plans that run anywhere from 60GB to 500GB. There's also a free plan that offers 2GB of total storage.

Originally posted at Web Crawler

9 Mar 2010, 6:00 am | click here to read more

FileMaker 11 delivers charting, 'on-the-fly' reporting

Apple-owned FileMaker on Tuesday unveiled the next major version of its database product, FileMaker Pro 11.

In a recent study, the company found that 80 percent of the people who look at FileMaker already have a task in mind. With this type of feedback, FileMaker set out to make the new version faster and more productive for new users.

"It's very much a back to basics release for us," Ryan Rosenberg, vice president of marketing and services at FileMaker, told CNET. "We think ease of use is the core proposition in a database."

To help users receive started, FileMaker added a new "Invoices" template, a task many new users want to receive up and running with quickly. FileMaker now has 31 starter templates included in the application.

Creating an invoice in FileMaker Pro 11

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One of the big new features of FileMaker 11 is charting. Rosenberg explained that unlike a spreadsheet, charts created with a FileMaker database will update dynamically as the user browses data or views an invoice, for example. The charts can also be published to the Web using FileMaker's built-in tools.

On-the-fly reporting is also new, allowing users to create spreadsheet-like documents with totals and subtotals. Rosenberg likened these to pivot tables in spreadsheets.

The new version also adds an Inspector, a feature many people are used to seeing in applications like Photoshop and Microsoft Office. The Inspector shows a palette on your desktop, allowing you to quickly pick to align text, change colors and other simple tasks.

A new media library

(Credit: FileMaker)

FileMaker 11 is now a Cocoa application, which means that it is fully native on Mac OS X. There are four versions of the database app available: FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Server Advanced.

Pricing starts at $299.

Originally posted at News - Apple

9 Mar 2010, 4:13 pm | click here to read more

Malware found on HTC Android phone from Vodafone

Security firm Panda says it found several types of malware on an HTC Magic on an Android-based device from Vodafone.

(Credit: HTC)

An employee at Spanish antivirus firm Panda Security received a new Android-based Vodafone HTC Magic with malware on it, according to researchers at Panda Labs.

"Today one of our colleagues received a brand new Vodafone HTC Magic with Google's Android OS," researcher Pedro Bustamante wrote on the Panda Research Blog on Monday.

"The interesting thing is that when she plugged the phone to her PC via USB, her Panda Cloud Antivirus went off, detecting both an autorun.inf and autorun.exe as malicious," he wrote. "A quick look into the phone quickly revealed it was infected and spreading the infection to any and every PCs that the phone would be plugged into."

The malware began "phoning home" for instructions, Bustamante wrote. It's likely the user's credentials would have been stolen, he speculated.

The malware turned out to be related to the Mariposa botnet, but there was other malware on the device too--Conficker and a Lineage password-stealing Trojan, he said.

A Vodafone spokesperson did not return an e-mail from CNET seeking comment, but The Register published a statement from Vodafone that said it is investigating the matter.

"Following extensive quality assurance testing on HTC Magic handsets in several of our operating companies, early indications are that this was an isolated local incident," the statement said.

Last week, three people were arrested in Spain on charges of operating a massive botnet composed of 12.7 million PCs that stole credit card and bank log-in data and infected computers in half of the Fortune 1,000 companies and more than 40 banks. The botnet was dubbed "Mariposa," which means butterfly in Spanish.

Updated at 1:07 p.m. PST with background on Mariposa-related arrests.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

9 Mar 2010, 2:40 pm | click here to read more

Microsoft warns of zero-day IE hole on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft warned of a new vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and IE 7 that has been targeted in attacks, and released fixes for eight holes in Windows and Office as part of Patch Tuesday.

The company issued Security Advisory 981374, which addresses a privately disclosed vulnerability. The hole could allow an attacker to take control of a machine if a user visited a malicious Web site, Microsoft said.

There are some features that could mitigate the effects of an attack. For instance, every supported versions of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, and Windows Mail open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone by default, the company said.

"Protected Mode in Internet Explorer on Windows Vista and later Windows operating systems helps to limit the impact of the vulnerability as an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability would have very limited rights on the system," the advisory said. "By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 runs in a restricted mode that is known as Enhanced Security Configuration. This mode sets the security level for the Internet zone to High. This is a mitigating factor for Web sites that you have not added to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone."

The advisory also provides information on workarounds. Microsoft suggests that IE 6 and IE 7 users upgrade to IE 8 immediately.

"For the second time in three months, Microsoft has also issued a warning about a new IE zero-day bug," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations for nCircle, referring to the IE hole that was exploited in the attacks on Google and other companies tardy last year and disclosed by Microsoft in January. "There's no doubt that this new bug will be fodder for the ongoing security discussion that is a key part of the browser wars."

In its Patch Tuesday preview on Thursday, Microsoft said it would issue two bulletins rated "important" on Tuesday to fix eight vulnerabilities in Windows and Microsoft Office products. Details are in the company's Security Bulletin for March.

The first bulletin for March, MS10-016, addresses a vulnerability in Windows Movie Maker that could be exploited by getting a user to open a maliciously crafted Movie Maker project file.

"Both Windows XP and Windows Vista boat with affected versions (2.1 and 6.0 respectively). Version 2.6 is also vulnerable and can be freely downloaded and installed from the Web," Jerry Bryant, senior security communications manager guide at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post on the Microsoft Security Response middle. "Customers who install 2.6 on any supported platform, including Windows 7, will be offered the update."

The vulnerability also affects Microsoft Producer 2003, a free download with limited distribution. "At this time, we are not offering an update for Producer 2003," the blog post said. "While we continue to investigate Producer 2003, we recommend that customers either uninstall the application or apply an available Microsoft Fix It to disassociate the project file type from the application to add an extra layer of security."

The second bulletin, MS10-017, affects every currently supported versions of Microsoft Office Excel, as well as Office 2004 and Office 2008 for Mac, the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac, supported versions of Excel viewer and SharePoint 2007. A successful attack exploiting the hole would require a user to open a maliciously crafted file.

Meanwhile, the Malicious Software Removal Tool was updated to include Win32/Helpud, a Trojan that steals log-in information for popular online games.

Microsoft also re-released MS09-033, a bulletin for a hole in Microsoft Virtual PC and Microsoft Virtual Server, to add Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 to the list of affected software.

The software giant said it is continuing to monitor threats in connection with Security Advisory 981169 related to a hole in VBScript affecting older Windows systems that Microsoft disclosed publicly on March 1.

Although proof-of-concept code exploiting the hole has been released publicly, Microsoft said it was not aware of any active attacks. Customers using Windows 2000-, XP- and Server 2003-based systems are advised to apply the workarounds. Customers running Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista are not affected.

Updated at 1:04 p.m. PST with nCircle comment.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

9 Mar 2010, 1:48 pm | click here to read more

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Watch live March Madness games on your iPhone

Better pack an extra battery, because you're gonna be watching a lot of basketball.

(Credit: NCAA Mobile)

hear up, college-hoops fans: I have good news and bad news about this year's version of the CBS Sports NCAA March Madness On Demand app.

The good: Unlike last year's version, it doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection to stream live games. Now you can watch over 3G or even EDGE.

The bad: CBS hiked the price from $4.99 to $9.99. But let's face it: For any difficult-core NCAA fan, that's peanuts for the privilege of watching every game in the tournament on demand.

On the other hand, if you can live without the video but still want the scores, stats, brackets, and basic tournament coverage, NCAA March Madness On Demand Lite is available free of charge.

Me, I'll be ponying up for the full version--and watching my productivity plummet during the second half of March (and, depending on how far my beloved MSU Spartans receive this year, possibly the first week of April as well). Stay tuned for some awesome reruns "Best of iPhone Atlas" posts later this month. (Shh, don't tell the boss.)

Anyway, hit the comments and let me know if you'll be springing for the live-streaming version of the app--and who you're rooting for in this year's tourney. Go State!

(Quick disclaimer: The NCAA March Madness On Demand apps are sold by the CBS Mobile division of CBS Interactive, which also owns CNET.)

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

8 Mar 2010, 1:38 pm | click here to read more

Remote computer access and 2D car racing: iPhone apps of the week

(Credit: Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET)

The big news of the day is the announcement of when Apple's latest creation, the iPad, will be available. According to Apple, the "magical and revolutionary" product will be in stores April 3 starting at $499, but you can preorder the device as early as March 12. Only the Wi-Fi model will be available at first, with the Wi-Fi/3G capable iPad to arrive later in April.

There is already plenty of analysis every over the Web about who will buy the iPad and whether it's truly a viable alternative to laptops and Netbooks. Most reviewers seem to be predicting that the device will only appeal to tech and Web novices, or those with enough disposable income to spend their money on what reviewers deem no more than a luxury device. The consensus seems to be that it's "neat," but not very useful to serious tech fans.

As an iPhone app reviewer, I think the iPad will indeed be a revolutionary device. With now more than 150,000 apps in the iTunes Store and developers dedicated to upgrading old apps and creating new ones that take advantage of the added processing power and screen real estate, I think the iPad will prove to become much more than just a luxury item. I think once the iPad gains some traction, we're going to look more and more useful apps that will be exclusive to the device, with options and features that would be impossible on smaller devices like the iPhone and iPod Touch. I guess what I'm saying here is that I think it's dangerous to write the iPad off before we really receive to look what it can do. I have a feeling that reviewers and tech Web sites will be humming a different tune once the iPad is in the wild. Now that we know when they're coming out, we'll just have to wait and look what happens when they actually receive into people's hands.

This week's apps include a free productivity app to gain access to your computer remotely and a 2D driving game that's surprisingly fun and addictive.

Use the icons at the bottom to bring up the iPhone keyboard for input, perform right-clicks, quick zoom, and adjust settings.

(Credit: Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET)

TeamViewer (free) for iPhone lets you remotely view and control your computer's desktop and applications and comes in handy for remotely supporting your friends and family members. In order to use this program on the iPhone, you will need to install TeamViewer on the computer you wish to connect to (Mac or Windows). Once installed on a desktop computer, TeamViewer gives you an ID and password so you can connect using the iPhone app remotely. Once connected, you can set various permissions in the settings to allow viewing privileges and even to give remote users full access to your desktop and files.

We already liked TeamViewer for both Mac and Windows machines and the iPhone app is also extremely useful. There is a little bit of lag time, and TeamViewer for iPhone is certainly not as easy as using your desktop computer, but for demonstration purposes, remote support for family and friends, and transferring files, TeamViewer for iPhone does an admirable job. To make things easier on the iPhone, TeamViewer comes with touch-screen gestures you can use to perform certain tasks such as right-clicking, window scrolling, drag-and-drop actions, and zoom. You also have the ability to browse recent connections and create bookmarked locations with partners. This version is not for commercial use (the commercial version of TeamViewer is $99). Overall, if you want a way to access files, demonstrate actions, or perform remote support for friends, this free app is the one to download.

The unique pedal controls require that you touch then tug down the pedal for precise throttle and braking.

(Credit: Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET)

Alpine Crawler World (99 cents) is a 2D side-scrolling driving game that's not immediately impressive visually, but quickly becomes more impressive as you explore the levels and environments. There are three game types including Free Ride, Time Trial, and Challenge. Free Ride lets you practice unlocked courses, and Time Trial challenges you to receive to the end of a course in the least amount of time. The Challenge game type lets you race on courses from multiple different environments one after the other. You'll need to finish every the courses in an area on Time Trial to unlock new areas to race. The unique driving pedals let you control how much throttle is applied as well as how difficult you touch the brakes. Once you've completed a few races, Open Feint support lets you view leaderboards and look if friends are playing.

Alpine Crawler World isn't particularly impressive graphically on first blush, but real-life physics, weather effects, and night and day courses made me appreciate the overall look the more I played. You receive several cars and trucks you'll need to unlock, every with different engine sounds and physical attributes that will affect the way you handle the terrain. You can pick between five different drivers, though you'll mostly just look their head bobbing in the car as you race. You also can pick the color of your vehicles from a big color palette. Overall, with numerous tracks across several different locations, real-time physics, and tons of customization options, Alpine Crawler world is a great time-waster with plenty of replayability.

What's your favorite iPhone app? Do you think the iPad will be a hit or a dud? Are you glad to finally have a way to remotely help your family members with computer issues on your iPhone? What do you think of Alpine Crawler World? Let me know in the comments!

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

5 Mar 2010, 7:31 pm | click here to read more

Vlingo 2.0 for iPhone: E-mail, SMS dictation now cost

Vlingo is an app that's been around awhile in the mobile space, but a new version for iPhone is causing some uproar. With Vlingo for iPhone 2.0, the company commits the sin of opacity by updating its rather good voice search and dialing application to version 2.0 without making it clear that you can only unlock the intriguing new features with your wallet.

Those familiar with Vlingo's BlackBerry app won't be surprised. There was an equal outcry when Vlingo introduced premium features for the first time, including switching a feature that had once been free to the paid category.

To recap, Vlingo's free voice app can search the Web, dial contacts, map a location, and update Twitter and Facebook with your voice--for free. You'll have a chance to edit before posting. Since computer-aided voice transcription is far from flawless--whether you're using Vlingo or Google Voice (look flubs here)--you may befriend that edit screen, especially when you're in noisy environments, when you're mumbling, and when you talk too quickly for Vlingo's rather sensitive electronic ears.

Vlingo's SMS feature needs some work.

(Credit: Screenshot by Jessica Dolcourt/CNET)

It doesn't help Vlingo's case that one of the two new premium features, which you can receive by way of an in-app purchase, doesn't work very well. There's e-mail dictation and SMS copy that copies the transcription of your voice recording to the iPhone's clipboard, but you then have to glue the text yourself into the SMS field before sending it. For $6.99 as a standalone feature, e-mail dictation might be worthwhile; however, its SMS copy feature is not. For $9.99, you receive both features, which would be a good deal if the SMS feature didn't require the hack.

Those who don't mind separating e-mail dictation from Vlingo's other voice-triggered features, there's always the free Dragon Dictation app by Nuance Communications (the folks who mainstreamed T9 text input method for cell phones.)

Sorry, Vlingo. We like you, we really do, but either the pricing has to go or the SMS tool does. However, there's no need to delete or avoid Vlingo 2.0 if you're not interested in buying into the new features. Voice search, dialing, and status updates work as they did before the update (hilarious and editable mistranslations included), and these are still free.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

5 Mar 2010, 5:52 pm | click here to read more

Chrome bug kills offline Gmail

A bug in Thursday's update to the development build of Google Chrome renders it incompatible with Gmail offline. Users who've had Gmail and Chrome configured for offline use will find that Chrome crashes as soon as you log in to Gmail. The problem affects every development versions of the browser.

To disable Gmail offline, go to Gears Settings in below the Hood and remove every references to Gmail.

(Credit: Screenshot by Seth Rosenblatt/CNET)

Right now there are only two ways around the bug. You can disable offline mode in Chrome by going to Options/below the Hood and clearing out the Gmail-related entries below ''Change Gears settings''. This will delete every offline data from Gmail that you've saved on your computer. If offline Gmail is more important to you than using the dev version of Chrome, you can update the browser to the beta (Windows | Mac | Linux) or stable (Windows only) builds. Windows users can also use the Chrome Channel Changer to switch versions.

You can follow the bug's progress at Google's Chromium project Web site.

5 Mar 2010, 1:12 pm | click here to read more

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Recreation Enthusiasts (part-time freelance writers)

OR-Portland, Seeking outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, or others who have in-depth experience in, and passion for, a recreation topic to write for Examiner.​​​​​​​​com.​​​​​​​​ Think of what gives you self-fulfillment, pride and satisfaction – then share it with people like yourself on Examiner.​​​​com.​​​​ Examiners are local insiders with solid writing skills who desire to share their knowledge with o

10 Mar 2010, 9:06 am | click here to read more

Nursing-Dir Education/Training

WI-Eau Claire/LaCrosse, Education & Training Director – Part Time 20 hours / Week American Heritage Care middle is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 55 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. American Heritage Care middle serves St. Croix and Polk Counties . We a

10 Mar 2010, 8:34 am | click here to read more

Words With Friends: Like Scrabulous for iPhone!

Remember Scrabulous, the Facebook-powered Scrabble knockoff that was every the rage a couple years back? I was a serious addict, but lost interest after every the name changes, lawsuits, redesigns, etc.

Thanks to my bad pal Denny, my addiction is reborn--and mobile. Words With Friends is a two-player crossword challenge that offers turn-based, Scrabulous-like competition. It's not perfect, but I'm loving it.

So I'm getting creamed. Can I help it if I draw bad letters?

(Credit: Rick Broida)

The game lets you complete online against random players and/or friends. (Built-in Facebook/Twitter links let you post an invitation as a status update.) You can have up to 20 matches going at once, with push notifications letting you know when it's your turn.

There's also an in-game chat option. You can tell when an opponent is online when you look a pair of eyeballs next to the Chat button.

The game itself plays much like Scrabble, though with a slightly different distribution of the bonus squares (double word score, triple letter score, etc.). A double-tap is every it takes to zoom into the board for easier tile placement or back again for a full-board view.

It would be nice if WWF had a few more amenities, like a button for clearing your tiles or a list of legal two-letter words. But my big complaint is that the game doesn't keep a tally of your potential word score as you place your tiles. It's only after you make your play that you find out your total for the turn. (What, I'm supposed to do math in my head?)

WWF also suffers from some performance issues, like seemingly endless lag when attempting to submit your turn. Most of the time, the game worked fine, but it's frustrating when it doesn't.

Developer Newtoy offers a free, ad-supported version of Words With Friends and a $2.99 ad-free version.

The ads receive pretty annoying pretty quickly, so I may just bite the bullet and pay my 3 bucks. On the other hand, Words With Friends is such a distraction (albeit an incredibly enjoyable one), the smarter move would be to delete it altogether.

Eh, I'm probably not that smart. In fact, my username is justrick if you want to challenge me to a game. In the meantime, check out "Five perfect puzzle games for the iPhone."

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

10 Mar 2010, 7:00 am | click here to read more

LimeWire enlists AVG for user protection

LimeWire's peer-to-peer file-sharing network is notorious as a malware ghetto, where distributed files that have legitimate-sounding names turn out to be Trojan horses hiding pernicious threats. In an effort to attract more users to the LimeWire premium upgrade and to protect those users better, the company signed a deal with AVG on Tuesday to extend download file scanning and blocking to LimeWire Pro users.

By integrating AVG's antivirus SDK engine, every files that LimeWire Pro users download will now be scanned before they run. A pop-up will appear letting users know when a file has been scanned or blocked.

This is a smart move to make, as users become more aware of the risky nature of running audio, video, and program executables from unverifiable sources without scanning them first. However, many security suite options already offer download scanning. Most of the premium ones, such as Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, and ESET, and some of the free ones, such as AVG, Avast, and Avira, will block a malicious download before anything gets saved to your difficult steer. Nearly every will prevent an already-downloaded file from running.

LimeWire pointed out in a press release that it has 50 million users worldwide but didn't specify how many of those were premium-version users who would receive the AVG protection.

10 Mar 2010, 6:53 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: what should a 16 year old wear?

to a job interview at a country club in the golf store?

10 Mar 2010, 5:15 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Girls advice needed. How should I ask her out?

Ok, so I really like this girl and I was thinking about asking her out. We both play golf and since golf season is coming up we are going to start golfing a lot together. We went to the driving range the other day and it was really awkward because her dad was there the whole time. Also, she seemed kinda embarressed and didn't really talk to me at every. I ended up talking to her dad more than her! We talk and text a lot and we have a class together and lately she has been really flirty with me. I was wondering two things: 1. Does she like me? 2. What would be a really good/romantic way to ask her out? By the way we are both 16, but neither of us have our license if it helps. Thank you so much in advance!

10 Mar 2010, 5:00 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: My Husband doesn't provide for me and Im frustrated!?

Hi every, my husband has never had an easy time getting and maintaining a job (like many i know). Bounced from one to another. Finally we worked together in real estate a few years. He is still working in that field now, but doesnt make enough money. I think he should receive a 2nd job (i have 3 part time). I help him send resume out to no avail. I send him job listings and they don't work for him. He says he wants to make a quarter million dollars a year. He is working on ??? to receive there. Not sure how. He is 32, and we have no kids (cant afford them), can't pay our mortgage. He says my getting 3 jobs is now motivating him to work, but he was really depressed last year when he turned 32 and even wanted a divorce (can you believe the nerve? now turns out, he was truly depressed and is much happier w/ us, realizing its the financial chaos and mess were in that truly sucks). So... I was seeing a therapist last year when he was depressed, and he told me to work difficult, leave him alone, make nice... and he was helpful in saving our marriage. Today for ex: im home sick w/ icy. I feel like he should be doing more for me. He got me coffee and took me shopping for food and got me soup for lunch out, but then goes golfing every afternoon, and makes a few biz calls and thinks that is work..... Ugg.... frustrated and not sure WHAT if anything I can do... He just knows how to spend spend spend... I suppose i am not helpful in that i also spend too, but now that i am working like crazy, spending much less. I adore him, but can't stand his behavior.

10 Mar 2010, 4:52 pm | click here to read more

Resolved Question: What should I wear to an outside summer wedding?

I'm going to British Columbia, Canada in May this year for a wedding. They are having it outside at a beautiful country and golf club. I have no idea what to wear!! I want something flowing that will be easy to dance in, light summery colours. Preferably with strappy sleeves because it'll be hot. Links would be good or anything that can help me it's really annoying me that I can't find one!! I have just past shoulder length hair (or elbow length if i put in my extensions) that is medium dark brown, blue eyes and i'm about 5ft 5" and i'm 19. Thank you soooo much if you can help.

10 Mar 2010, 4:44 am | click here to read more

Open Question: What does it mean when I guy says you can just come suck my dick?

This guy arrive into my yard,uninvited he was chasing my dogs around with a golf stick I said if you hit my dog I will hit you..I said you can receive out of my yard I think when he couldn't receive what he wanted he just said when he was walking away you can just arrive suck my dick?.What does this mean?.

10 Mar 2010, 4:38 am | click here to read more

Open Question: How can i make money fast?

Make 800,000 dollars in just a few months!!! Dear Friends: I am a student who has little to no money. It’s difficult to make money as a student, so I’m constantly trying my best to find ways to make money legally. I came across this article written by an attorney and was very skeptical, but to my surprise it actually worked. So here is the infamous article that has helped me make some extra cash and stay afloat while I’m in school; Greetings: I am a retired attorney. A few years ago a man came to me with a letter. He asked me to verify the fact that this was legal to do. I told him I would review it and receive back to him. When I first read the letter my client brought me, I thought it was some “off-the-wall” idea to make money. A week and a half later we met in my office to discuss the issue. I told him the letter he originally brought me was not 100% legal. My client then asked me to alter it to make it perfectly legal. I asked him to make one tiny change in the letter. I was still curious about the letter, so he explained to me how it works. I thought it seemed like a long shot, so I decided against participating. But before my client left, I asked him to keep me updated on his results. About two months later, he called me to tell me he had received over $800,000 in cash. I didn’t believe him, so he asked me to try this idea and find out for myself. I thought about it for a couple of days and decided I really didn’t have anything to lose, so I asked him for a copy of the letters. I followed the instructions exactly, mailed 200 copies, and sure enough, the money started coming in! It arrived slowly at first, but coming. I kept a precise record of the earnings, and in the end, it totaled $978,493! I could hardly believe it. I met with my pal for lunch to find out exactly how it worked. He told me there are quite a few similar letters around, but this one is different because there are six names at the end of the letter, not five like some others. This fact alone results in your name being in far more returns. The other fact was the help I gave him, making sure the whole thing was legal, since no one wants to take the risk of doing something illegal. By now you are surely curious to know what tiny changes to make. If you sent a letter like this one out, in order to be completely legal, you must actually sell something in order to receive a dollar in return. So when you send a dollar to each of the names on the list, you must include these words, “PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST” and include your name and address. This is the key to the program. The item you will receive for the dollar you sent to the six people below is the letter. At the time I first tried this idea, I was earning a good living as a lawyer. But everyone in the legal profession will tell you there is a lot of stress that comes with the job. I told myself if things worked out, I would retired from my practice and play golf. I decided to try the letter again, but this time I sent 500 copies. Three months later , I had totaled $2,341,178! Here are a few reasons a person might give for not trying this program: Ø Some people think they can never make a lot of money with anything this simple. Ø Some are afraid they will be ridiculed for trying Ø Some dream of big sums of money, but do nothing to actually achieve it. Ø Some are just plain lazy. Ø Some are afraid of losing their investment. They think this program is designed to beat them out of a few dollars. The system works if you will just try it. But you must follow the simple instructions exactly, and in less than three months, you will receive $800,000 GUARANTEED! Keep what you are doing to yourself for awhile. Many will tell you it won`t work and will try to talk you out of your dreams. Let them know of your success after it works. LETTERS FROM PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM: My name is David Rhodes. In 1992 my car was repossessed and bill collectors were housing my. I was laid off and my unemployment ran out. In October of 1992, I received a letter telling me how to earn $800,000 anytime I wanted. Of course, I was skeptical. But because I was so desperate and virtually had nothing to lose, I gave it a try. In January 1993, my family and I went on a 10-day cruise. The next month I bought a brand new Mercedes with cash! I am currently building a home in Virginia and I will never have to work again. This money program really works perfectly every time. I have never failed to receive less than $500,000. This is a legitimate, money-making opportunity. It does not require you to sell anything or to arrive in contact with people. And , best of every, you only leave the home to mail the letters. If you have always believed that someday you would receive the lucky break, then simply follow the instructions and make dreams arrive true. Larry McMahon, Norfolk, VA Six months ago, I received this letter and ignored it. Five more came within a period of time and I ignored them also. I was tempte

10 Mar 2010, 4:36 pm | click here to read more

Resolved Question: I can't stand people who play golf or tennis more than once a year. I have a neighbor who golfs weekly and?

he's the most obnoxious snob I've ever seen. He's a tall, bulky Scandinavian type and like most tall people a bully. I've never seen a golfer or tennis player who even new what humor was, let alone had a sense of humor. You really have to be dense to consider chasing a ball around a tiny court or on a golf cart a sport. And listening to women golfers talk is a good time for earplugs or an Ipod so you don't hear them. Bike riding is more of a sport than golf or tennis because at least it challenges your endurance. Opinions on obnoxious golf and tennis cyborgs? Hitting golf balls on a driving range is the furtht I ever want to go with golf. You have to be crazy to play it due to the insane cost of a round of golf alone. At least tennis is free, but tennis players are much too fanatical to not treat them like lemmings. Correction: Hitting golf balls on a driving range is the furthest I ever want to go with golf.

10 Mar 2010, 4:36 am | click here to read more

Open Question: which car is a better buy, 2010 evo x mr or the 2011 vw golf r?

10 Mar 2010, 4:04 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Do you think I will make the team?

I am going to try out for my schools golf team. I shoot in the low 90's, steer the ball 200-210, and my short game is pretty good. i am 14 about 5'7. Will I make it?

10 Mar 2010, 3:50 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Is he trying to impress me or just being friendly?

I just started working at a golf course as cart cleaner the day after another person started, he has the same position. Well, he nice of gets on my nerves because he tells me how to do everything and I think he feels that he is over me, when we do the same thing. He is nice of cocky so I thought maybe he didn't like me very much. Today while I was washing carts he came out and called me over to ask me how long this guy was standing outside his home watching me. (There are houses right across the road from where I wash, and apparently, there was a guy out there watching me for like 10 minutes and I didn't know it. But when Tommy (the kid who works with me) came outside the guy went back in his home. Tommy told me to let him know if he did it again and he would go chew the guy out for it. I guess this guy was banned from going into our restaurant for not wearing shoes and being drunk. I told Tommy not to worry about it. But I found it nice of weird of him to say he would go over to this guy and tell him not to be watching me. Is he trying to impress me, or is this some sort of normal concern. I'm just asking cause I'm curious and I don't want to be totally oblivious. Thank you.

10 Mar 2010, 3:44 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Overheating on VW Golf Mk3 1.4L, head gasket?

I have a 1994 1.4L Petrol VW Golf. The car froze in the winter and pushed out some plug on the left of the engine block. This would just leak coolant (water) quickly. Once replaced I found that I had a couple of leaks in the rad. Used rad weld to sort out the leaks - which it did. 2 months later: Whilst driving, water temp has been going up to 110C, internal heater stops working - then heater would kick back in and temp would drop back to around 75C (I think the sensor's pretty knackered) Driving yesterday on motorway. Steam entering cockpit from dashboard and steam from bonnet. Pulled over to find no water left in reservoir. Let chilly - filled with water and drove home. Today: Have flushed out the rad weld and remaining coolant, as I thought it might be causing a blockage. Water flowing freely through radiator. It appears that the water is circulating into the reservoir - so i'm assuming the pump is working. I can't look any water below the car or leaking from anywhere, but there is a big amount of pressure building up in the pipes too and from the radiator whilst the engine is running. every pipes are hot (inc. too and from rad) Is this a head gasket problem? Or could it be as simple as broken impeler on the water pump? I can't look any emulsified oil in the water or in the oil filler cap. If it is a head gasket, how can I fix it - I like a challenge, but i also like to know what I'm doing! Any help much appreciated!

10 Mar 2010, 3:38 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: okay, who should i pick?

so i really like the following guys but i have decided to clip it back to one, and i want to know everyone's opinion -Matt I don't know him that well, but when we do talk it is usually semi flirty. He is 6'2, blue eyes, black hair. He is a year younger then me. We have no classes together. He runs track and plays baseball, he goes to my youth group every friday - James same age as me, goes to a different school, i met him through his brother (who goes to my school), we text everyday, he plays baseball and golf. he lives 45 minutes away. 5'10 brown hair and blue eyes -Jason Goes to a different high school 15 minutes away, blonde, brown eyes. Swims, baseball, wrestles. We talk everyday, same age, we talked during summer swimming. but i broke his heart - Chris year younger then me, we have 2 classes together, his sister is my neighbor. we don't talk that much, he is really sweet, he runs track... Ok so i am 17, 5'2 blue eyes and dirty blonde hair, i golf, swim, and run. Pick -

10 Mar 2010, 3:33 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: The Military Alphabet Terms?

Finish the Military Alphabet for me please? Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf ...

10 Mar 2010, 2:54 pm | click here to read more

Woods 'could return to golf this month' (Adelaide Now)

TIGER Woods could return to the golf course later his month at the Tavistock Cup matches, according to pal and fellow professional golfer Mark O'Meara, the New York Post reported overnight.

10 Mar 2010, 2:41 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: is there an ipod/iphone adapter for vw golf mk5?

i bought a 2007 vw golf with an ipod connection. i have an iphone and it is not compatable with the connection in the car. it is only for the older ipods. can i buy and adapter or change the connection without having to take out the current wiring???

10 Mar 2010, 1:15 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Is this letter of interest a good one?? please help?

Greetings from Romania,good wishes,prosperity and succes in business. I am writing to express my interest in construction materials. In the period 2001-2009,I had to deal with difficult problems concerning business.It was established a monopoly touching my meat affairs, that produced sausages.In october 2009, collaborating with Christie Frey, I sold the factory "Iorc-Delicatese".In addition, in 2009 the communist party quit, after 8 years of governing the country.Luckily, a new democracy coalition took their place. This change gives a real possibility to cooperate with foreign investors.Now,in Moldova the investment climate has become better ,with real,bigger chances in affair domain.Now I am thinking to arrive back working with construction materials,building houses, affairs and hotel services.I possess in downtown a building - 800 m2 with a 1000m2 allotment for raising a hotel.(You saw it.) I could be the represantative or a dealer of construction materials producer ,from Europe.At the same time I am interested in affairs that involves recreational surfaces such as hotels,lakes,pools,golf,tennis pavilions,forests,fishing,restaurants etc. For this,I posses 6000m2 of private ground , 22000 m2 of forest .(in concession 25 years) and a tiny river. This represents some of the advantages or achievements that I perceive,but maybe there can be more. In conclusion I would be very glad if the related content had interested you.If you need any information from Moldova I'm always disposable.I wish for having a profitable,mutual cooperation and a relation based on moral principles. Regardfully ...

10 Mar 2010, 12:59 pm | click here to read more

RETAIL MERCHANT / BUYER - ONLINE DIRECT

TX-Austin, Summary: Job Title: Direct Merchant Reports To : Senior VP of Merchandising The Direct Merchant will act as a liaison between merchant offices and marketing teams to maximize sales and profit via the direct channels of web and catalog. The Direct merchant will help in representing the merchant vision per category via the web and catalog channels, will represent the merchant vision with the direct m

10 Mar 2010, 12:51 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: When a 0.045 kg golf ball takes off after being hit, its speed is 34 m/s.?

(a) How much work is done on the ball by the club? (in Joules) (b) Assume that the force of the golf club acts parallel to the motion of the ball and that the club is in contact with the ball for a distance of 0.013 m. Ignore the weight of the ball and determine the average force applied to the ball by the club. (in Newtons)

10 Mar 2010, 12:36 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Breathing Complications?

I recently had my gallbladder and appendix removed and what was supposed to be an outpatient surgery turned into a 4 day stay in the hospital due 2 breathing problems, now my question is what is the pain that I'm having below my right breast in my rib cage? It's about the size of a golf ball and it feels lodged in my ribs. I've heard it is internal bruising and I've heard it is inflammation, I really need to know what this is and what I can do to make myself comfortable while I heal because I can't even odor the fresh spring air and I'm aching to take a deep breath again. Please help!

10 Mar 2010, 12:30 am | click here to read more

Software Programmer - ASP.NET, C#, architecting

CA-Palm Springs, Location Palm Springs, CA; Indio, CA Salary $60,000 - $80,000 Education Bachelor of Science Category Information Technology Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Software Programmer - ASP.NET, C#, architecting Required Skills ASP.NET, C#, architecting, Software Programmer, Application architecture Recruiter Randy Kallick Date Updated 3/10/2010 Software Programmer - ASP.NET, C#, ar

10 Mar 2010, 12:24 pm | click here to read more

Open Question: Is your marriage SEXY enough?

Married for two years with a one year old son, and we've never let the flame die. Here are my tips on how to keep a relationship romantic and exciting...please share yours as well! 1) Have morning sex. Sure, you're groggy and don't feel very attractive when you wake up, but just DO IT! It's a positive start to your day, and he'll have plenty of images to entertain himself at work. 2) Text each other at least twice a day or have a brief phone call at lunch. Compliment the other person, say something naughty...anything that will show your adore and appreciation. And if you're brave enough, send a sexy picture. 3) The first second you look each other after a work day, embrace in a passionate kiss. A little peck will NOT suffice. You should say "I adore you" more than once a day, and display physical contact throughout your day. (Hold hands, rub their arm, squeeze their butt, anything at every) 4) Take showers together, and wash each other...and whatever else you feel like doing. 5) Cook dinner together. Try a new dish and have fun experimenting. 6) While your kids are still babies...strip down to nothing or wear some lingerie when you spend your evenings at home. 7) Start a naughty tradition...Since Wednesday is "hump day" after every, we steer to a new and reasonably private spot every week and have some fun in the front seat. (And our little angel sleeps in his car seat the whole time) When you can't receive a babysitter, try one of these "dates": 1) Take a bubble bath together and dine on some wine, chocolate and fancy cheese. 2) Go bowling or do miniature golf. Just take turns holding your little one or push them in a stroller so you have free hands. 3) If you live in an apartment...sneak out to the hottub once the baby is asleep, or make dinner and eat in the clubhouse. It's a change of scenery, and you can play pool afterwards. That's every I can think of for now. : ) In response to the first Answerer: I clearly said that morning sex will give him something to think about at WORK. We make extra time for each other in the morning.

10 Mar 2010, 12:14 am | click here to read more

Open Question: Why do golf balls have numbers?

I have been playing golf for years and am currently the captain of the golf team at my school but one of my friends asked why balls have numbers and i wasnt totally sure is there any real reason other than to tell the difference between two people's balls but are there any other reasons?

10 Mar 2010, 11:55 am | click here to read more

Open Question: How do you get better distance on your drive in disc golf? I am currently averaging about 300-325 feet...?

I'm going for distance AND control. Give me your best tips!

10 Mar 2010, 11:47 am | click here to read more

Puma acquiring Cobra Golf line from Acushnet (ESPN)

The golf equipment company Acushnet has agreed to sell its Cobra Golf brand to Puma, an apparel company slowly getting into the golf business.

10 Mar 2010, 11:24 am | click here to read more

Open Question: In Iceland, how much (in Icelandic Kronas) would a new 2010 Volkswagon Golf cost?

10 Mar 2010, 11:08 am | click here to read more

Regional Associate Buyer - Baseball

PA-Pittsburgh, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of August 2, 2009, the Company operated 412 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 40 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf spe

10 Mar 2010, 11:03 am | click here to read more

Puma to acquire Cobra Golf (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

The golf equipment company Acushnet has agreed to sell its Cobra Golf brand to Puma, an apparel company slowly getting into the golf business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Acushnet said Wednesday it would continue to help with production, distribution, sales and customer service after the sale is completed so Puma can make a smooth transition.

10 Mar 2010, 11:02 am | click here to read more

Recreation Enthusiasts (part-time freelance writers)

CO-grand junction, Seeking outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, or others who have in-depth experience in, and passion for, a recreation topic to write for Examiner.​​​​​​​​​​​​com.​​​​​​​​​​​​ Think of what gives you self-fulfillment, pride and satisfaction – then share it with people like yourself on Examiner.​​​​​​​​com.​​​​​​​​ Examiners are local insiders with solid writing skills who desire to share their k

10 Mar 2010, 10:56 am | click here to read more

Assistant Buyer - eCommerce Baseball

PA-Pittsburgh, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of August 2, 2009, the Company operated 412 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 40 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf spe

10 Mar 2010, 10:54 am | click here to read more

Manager Electrical Engineering Development

AL-Auburn, A growing business in the Auburn, Alabama area seeks a Manager to help develop and expand a new electrical discharge system and scale up the process into production at a new manufacturing facility. The technology is protected by patents. Key attributes include: Experience developing new innovative electrical processes Knowledge of FMEA’s, DOE’s, and Six Sigma desired Electrical Engineering, Physic

10 Mar 2010, 10:54 am | click here to read more

Open Question: i need a speed control dial for my xl255 golf trolley?

10 Mar 2010, 10:47 am | click here to read more

Recreation Enthusiasts (part-time freelance writers)

CA-los angeles, Seeking outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, or others who have in-depth experience in, and passion for, a recreation topic to write for Examiner.​​​​​​​​​​​com.​​​​​​​​​​​ Think of what gives you self-fulfillment, pride and satisfaction – then share it with people like yourself on Examiner.​​​​​​​com.​​​​​​​ Examiners are local insiders with solid writing skills who desire to share their know

10 Mar 2010, 10:00 am | click here to read more