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New Releases: Resco Backup for Pocket PC has been released

Resco has finally released Resco Backup for Pocket PC. As a long-time advocate of RescoBackup for Palm, this is very exciting news.  IMO, RescoBackup is far and away the best backup solution for Palm OS.  I haven't really tested it the new PPC version thoroughly, but after a quick once-over and some trial, it seems to include pretty much all the same features of the Palm version.

The biggest advantage of RescoBackup over the other backup solutions for WM is the ability to create profiles (Projects) and flexible schedules for each, whereas the others AFAIK don't have this flexibility, with the possible exception of Spb.

Previously I was using SpriteBackup, which is a great solution. I have never tried SpbBackup, but it actually also looks more versatile than Sprite.  As a die-hard RescoBackup for Palm user, I'm definitely going to give this a shot.

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Motorola splits

If you own Motorola stock, you probably already know this. C|Net is reporting that the phone maker giant  has decided to split into two publicly traded companies, one handling handsets and accessories and the other taking on wireless broadband networks and enterprise-level communications services.

"Our decision to separate our Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses follows a review process undertaken by our management team and Board of Directors, together with independent advisers," CEO Greg Brown said in a release. "Creating two industry-leading companies will provide improved flexibility, more tailored capital structures, and increased management focus--as well as more targeted investment opportunities for our shareholders."

I would like to believe this is a good move for consumers, since it will allow the two companies to place more focus on their relative specialties, which will hopefully result in better products and services for all of us.

C|Net

Your next Chrysler will be always connected

The Washington Post is reporting that the Number 3 US auto maker will have a WiFi-enabled car in their upcoming line of new vehicles sometime during this year.  This sounds awesome, since most high-end smartphones these days come equipped with WiFi, with the unfortunate exception of Treos :-(

"The feature will be added to existing vehicles by dealers beginning this year and later be installed on the assembly line, said Frank Klegon, Chrysler's product development chief.

The technology will allow passengers to search Web pages using signals from mobile phone towers. Consumers initially would need a subscription to a wireless phone carrier to ensure uninterrupted coverage.

"We want to make the radio itself a WiFi port," Klegon said."

Washington Post [via BoyGenius Report]

Simon Cowell sports a Bugatti Veyron

I'm not proud to admit it, but I actually enjoy watching American Idol.  Truthfully, I despise most Pop music.  I'm a ROCKER...HEY HEY HEY!  Anyway...sorry...lost it for a second. ;) 

Simon Cowell, who is the British judge on the show who everyone loves to hate, but has a great eye and ear for talent, is the owner of a Bugatti Veyron.  Is that not a sweet ride?!   According to the article, the German-built car is the fastest production car in the world with a top speed of 253 MPH.

He reportedly paid $1.5 million dollars for the beauty. Um....the car, not the other beauty to his right in the photo.

Forever Idol

Top 10 mp3 Players according to PC World

PC World has a nice rundown of their top 10 mp3 players.  If you're in the market for an mp3 player or want to upgrade, before going shopping, have a look at this list.  It will give you some good comparisons of popular models, as well as prices and places on the web to get the best price.

I still like the new Sandisk Sansa Fuze, but it's not on this list.  I would assume it's still too new to have been  reviewed.

See the Celio Redfly in action

If you're not familiar, the Celio Redfly Mobile Companion is a UMPC-sized companion for your Windows Mobile device.  Basically, it provides a way to easily give your small phone screen an instant-on larger display, full keyboard and mouse pointer.  It does not have its own processor, as it uses the phone and connects to your phone via USB or Bluetooth.  You can, however utilize one of the 2 USB ports to plug in a flash drive and utilize it as external memory.

As we all heard several months ago, Palm attempted the very same device, under the name of Foleo, but its initial launch failed.

jkOnTheRun has posted a great hand's-on demo of the Redfly.  Rumors are that it will be shipped at around $500, which seems a bit expensive to me.

See the video.

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10 Ways To Control Cravings

Reader's Digest.com has a list of 10 great ways to control those cravings we all have.  I for one could stand to lose a few pounds and I despise dieting, so I think I'll give them a try.

1. Avoid your triggers. "You crave what you eat, so if you switch what you're eating, you can weaken your old cravings and strengthen new ones

2. Destroy temptation. If you've succumbed to a craving and bought a box of cookies or some other trigger food and start to feel bad while eating it, destroy it.

3. Go nuts. Drink two glasses of water and eat an ounce of nuts (6 walnuts, 12 almonds or 20 peanuts).

4. Jolt yourself with java. Try sipping a skim latte (for me just strong coffee) instead of reaching for a candy bar.

5. Let it go. Since stress is a huge trigger for cravings, learning to deal with it could potentially save you hundreds of calories a day.

6. Take a power nap. Cravings sneak up when we're tired.

7. Get minty fresh. Brush your teeth; gargle with mouthwash.

8. Distract yourself. If only ice cream will do, it's a craving, not hunger.

9. Indulge yourself -- within limits. Once in a while, it's OK to go ahead and have that ice cream. But buy a small cone, not a pint.

10. Plan or avoid. Vary your usual routine to avoid passing the bakery or pizzeria.

RD.com

Google Search Home Screen plugin now available for Windows Mobile

Finally something Crackberry and Symbian users have enjoyed for a short while...a Google Search plugin for Windows Mobile devices.  As soon as I saw this last night, I downloaded it on my Moto Q and SHAZAM! there it was.  I use Façade as my Home Screen manager, and initially it reset it to a "Google-fied" one, but then I went to my Façade settings and I was able to reconfigure it to work with Façade's home screen.

It works great. Whenever you want to do a quick search on Google, just hit <HOME> and enter your query. When focus in this plugin slot, the left soft button changes to 'Search', so press it and you're off to your browser with the results.

Google Mobile Blog

Stripper hired for funeral

In an apparent attempt to fulfill a promise, Cai Ruigong, a Taiwanese  employed an erotic dancer...um stripper to perform at his father’s funeral.

"Son, Cai Ruigong, paid her more than £80 to dance in memory of his late father, reports United Daily News.

Cai Ruigong says he promised his father a stripper for his funeral if he lived beyond the age of 100. […]

His son said his father was famous locally for his interest in strip clubs: "He would travel around the island with his friends to see these shows," he added"

Ananova [via Neatorama]

"The Customer Is Always Right" is...um...wrong?

We've all hear this phrase our entire working lives..."The Customer Is Always Right."  Well it seems this may not be entirely true.  Below is the top 5 reasons it is untrue.

1. It makes employees unhappy
2. It gives abrasive customers an unfair advantage
3. Some customers are bad for business
4. It results in worse customer service
5. Some customers are just plain wrong

These are arguably good reasons to disagree with the old phrase. Of course, however if anyone who deals with the public wants to be successful you must maintain, at least to some extent this rule of business.

The Chief Happiness Officer