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"CPU 101"

Q: What does CPU stand for and is it important? A: CPU stands for Central Processing Unit which is essentially the “brain” of your computer. These processing units translate commands and tell the other components what needs to happen in order for th...
May 30, 2012
Technology

"Green thumb app tells users when plants need watering"

(Reuters) — Wilted, starving, thirsty houseplants could soon be getting more tender loving care thanks to a new plant sensor and app that tells owners when it is time for watering and feeding. The Koubachi Wifi Plant Sensor, which is placed in the so...
May 30, 2012
Other

"Costa Rican odyssey percolates cheer for Umar"

Here’s a groaner for the Christmas cracker, where do Costa Rican bees get their buzz from coffee, of course. Ernst & Young senior auditor Umar Hasan recently went to Costa Rica to explore the special relationship between bees and coffee production t...
May 28, 2012
Technology

"Hyperlink 101"

Q: Why is a hyperlink? A: A hyperlink is a tool that directs you to specific web page. Hyperlinks are often included in articles and in e-mails to provide the reader with additional information on a topic. This is what a hyperlink would looks like: h...
May 23, 2012
Technology

"Drive and chat with Bluetooth hand-free technology"

By Kevin Davies The use of a hand-held cell phone while driving is not only unsafe, it is now illegal on Bermuda’s roads since legislation was passed in late 2011. Obviously, the safest way to use a cell phone while driving is to find a safe location...
May 23, 2012
Other

"Bermuda expats urged to take part in survey"

HSBC is urging expatriates in Bermuda to take part in its annual Expat Explorer Survey. The survey, now in its fifth year, is commissioned by HSBC Expat, an offshore financial services provider, focused on expatriate workers. It is the largest globa...
May 22, 2012

"Protecting Dockyard from the rear"

On 4 May 2012, on what might be considered the 175th anniversary of the completion of the works, a team of volunteers from XL Group in Bermuda, assaulted the Casemate Barracks and the defences of the Dockyard known as the ‘Land Front’. Before you lea...
May 19, 2012
Arts & Entertainment

"Chris Grimes’ ‘Reflections on the Past’ art show opens tomorrow"

If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time to the way Bermuda used to be, a new exhibition of Chris Grimes’ artwork could be the way to go. Mr Grimes, well known for his paintings of old Bermuda, will hold his first show in six years this week. Ref...
May 17, 2012
Other

"The day the old Bermudiana died"

Our spotlight on Bermuda’s hotel heritage continues here with a look at the Bermudiana Hotel which was torn down in the 1990s. During the heyday of Bermuda tourism it was one of our most popular hotels. It was built in 1924 by the Furness-Withy shipp...
May 17, 2012
Other

"Historian explores Island’s tobacco past"

Bermuda’s gift of tobacco to the struggling colonies of the New World is being explored by historian George Cook, as he compiles a history of the Island’s early settlers. Dr Cook hopes to complete ‘Sea Venture Who’s Who’ this year, in time for the 40...
May 16, 2012
Other

"Company is thanked for helping to house Orana the fossa"

Orana the fossa, a popular creature at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo (BAMZ), had her enclosure dedicated to a reinsurance company who helped fund her home. A fossa is a member of the mongoose family hailing from Madagascar, and is a “top predator” acc...
May 16, 2012
Technology

"What people want from technology: simplicity"

When it comes to technology, what do you want most from your devices and gadgets? The answer may depend on where you’re from. According to the new Ketchum Digital Living Index, most people want technology to be easy to use and to simplify their live...
May 16, 2012
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