Warning: Serious Scam Involving IRS (W8 BEN)

irs-w8ben-form-scamThere is a serious scam involving IRS (Internal Revenue Service, USA) which can fool even the most web-savvy people. Please read below for details on how you can protect yourself from this email which appears to genuinely come from IRS, inquiring about your tax exemption status.

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Safari browser 4 unveiled in WWDC: Features List and First Look

apple-safari-logoAmid all other big announcement WWDC, Apple launched the public version of Safari 4.With the new improvements Safari is now a serious browser for Windows and its Mac version has also improved. The version 4.0 of Safari made its debut as beta back in February, and has added several enhancements that could lead the browser to a competing position in browser market.The Safari 3 users might find themselves in a different world with the completely new interface of the Safari 4 browser. The new Safari Web browser as a free download for Windows and Macintosh computers. To know more let's delve into the features of Apple's latest browser.

Amazing Interface

Acid Tests done on Safari 4

Shortcomings of Safari 4

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Top 5 Recession Proof Jobs

Street Sweeper - Secure recession proof jobAs the economy slows down, it’s harder to find good job opportunities in both technical and traditional lines of work. After interacting with HRD professional in different industries, Dipankar has found top 5  recession proof jobs in this economy. Of the 5 the only job relevant to my blog viewers is:

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Schwarzenegger Voices for Green Gadgets at Hannover Tech Trade

serial_703294When you and we are talking so much about the need of green gadgets and how it can be achieved, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took the best platform to voice his concerns about global warming and how we should really focus on the green gadgets at the world's largest technology trade show in Hannover this week.

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San Francisco Chronicles May Close the Doors. Another Recession Victim

sfchronRecession spares none. And now its time for media. San Francisco Chronicles, one of the most known newspapers around the world, may face the bitter consequences of losing  $14 Million last year. Hearst Co. plans to close or sell its San Francisco Chronicle newspaper unless it can cut more jobs signals that the industry’s advertising sales may be headed to new lows.

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Downloading May Become Taxable! Does that mean Porns will be Legitimized as Products?

Strange things happen in this world. And when politicians try to intervene technology, scary situations arise. Very simply let me give you the shock. New York Governor David Paterson has proposed a tax on Internet downloads. So what does that mean? It means whatever you download from the internet may be taxable and in general it will apply to any file, image, movie etc. Just think of this day when your dad will enquire with the rolling Income tax bill in his hand and ask you why did you download these things?

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NASA’s Mars Laboratory Project Postponed, Records $400 Million Loss

NASA's one of the most important projects till date, the Mars Science laboratory is not going to happen soon confirmed NASA spokesperson. Though it was scheduled for somewhere around early part of December but it is to be delayed for at least 2 years.

The setback to 2011 will not only be very frustrating for NASA and all the other space-addicts but also will see a substantial financial loss adding $400 million to the spacecraft's cost, raising its total price to as much as $2.3 billion.

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America’s Economy: Why Jason Calacanis’ 120% Solution Won’t Cut It

Jason Calcanis has a simple solution for America's woes. To summarize his eminently readable article in his own words: Full article (884 words) »

How To Make Free Collect Calls from India to USA

Collect calls and calls to 1-800 numbers should be free, right? Unfortunately in India, there isn't a simple way to call a 1-800 number in USA or make a simple collect call for free. However there is a way and it is free.

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How To Develop iPhone Applications in Java for Distribution (Without Jailbreaking)

iPhone is a great phone to develop applications for. Unfortunately Apple decided to restrict developing iPhone applications in a less known language called Objective C, which is used pretty much within Apple (and by Apple developers) and almost noweher else. Only Steve Jobs knows the reason behind this strange decision. Java ( J2ME) is the most popular language & platform for mobile development. So Java developers need a way to develop applications for iPhone too by leveraging their core competency.
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