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"TECH TIP OF THE WEEK"

Q: What is a character map? A: A character map allows us add symbols/characters that are not visually displayed on our keyboards. You can find hundreds of characters, some examples would be the British pound £ or the registered trademark symbol ®. ...
Aug 22, 2012
Young Observer

"THE SEA TURTLE RESCUE: CHAPTER 7Find the nest"

The four kids hid behind the sand dune to watch the party for a moment. “Do you see anything?” Jayne whispered to Monique. “No, nothing yet,” Monique answered. “What’re we looking for, anyway?” Javier asked. “Shhh. Keep it down,” the girls all said...
Aug 16, 2012
Technology

"iPhone 5 pre-orders to start next month"

Pre-sales for the iPhone 5 will begin September 12, the same day Apple is expected to unveil the new device at a media event, according to a new report. The report, from the website iMore, says the information comes from two sources who have proved ...
Aug 15, 2012
Technology

"Oversharing prompts shutdown of Dell daughter’s Twitter account"

Michael Dell, the billionaire founder of Dell Inc., spends $2.7 million a year on a personal security team for his family. But his efforts to keep his loved ones out of the spotlight and harm’s way were no match for his teenaged daughter’s social med...
Aug 15, 2012
Technology

"Virtual runways"

The recent Evolution fashion show made me wonder how technology was being used in the field of design. There’s a buzz in the fashion industry and it’s called computational couture. As with most things these days, clothing designs are no longer restr...
Aug 15, 2012
Technology

"Google to buy Frommer’s travel guides"

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Google Inc is buying the Frommer's line of travel guidebooks, the latest move to amass a trove of publishing content that could strengthen the No. 1 internet search company's push to become a major online travel broker. The ...
Aug 15, 2012
Technology

"Computer freeze advice"

Q: What should I do when my computer freezes? A: Computers freeze (fail to respond) for many different reasons and unfortunately sometimes result in loss of the documents we are working on. That’s why it’s good practice to occasionally hit the save ...
Aug 15, 2012
Other

"Mysterious missile-shaped object spotted in Bermuda’s waters"

The hunt was on for a suspected military drone aircraft floating in Bermuda’s waters last night, with the US Coastguard working to identify it. The six-foot-long object was spotted by Nouvelle DeRoza, 47, from Warwick, who was fishing at Challenger B...
Aug 13, 2012
Other

"Hooked on sharks"

Galapagos or Dusky sharks are a pivotal species in Bermuda waters, and yet not much is known about them. American Corey Eddy wants to change that. The PhD student at the University of Massachusetts School of Marine Science is now here studying shark...
Aug 10, 2012
Other

"Turtles to be released and tracked"

At least five green sea turtles with attached satellite transmitters are being released from Clearwater Beach next week. Tuesday’s release is part of the inaugural Tour de Turtles Bermuda: Race on the Rock. It marks the first time Bermuda will have p...
Aug 10, 2012
Young Observer

"Remember the spot"

As the kids rode back and forth along the beach road, Monique began to look concerned. She was having trouble finding the actual spot where they’d found the turtle. “Monique, you said you knew where you found the turtle. Are you sure you know?” Javi...
Aug 09, 2012
Technology

Britons turn to mobiles & tablets in high-tech Games

LONDON (Reuters) — Britons are making the most of technology at the London Games, turning to mobiles, tablets and computers to ensure they don't miss a minute of the "Twitter Olympics" — or the chance to share it with their friends. Traffic for the B...
Aug 08, 2012
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