Over the past few years the biggest buzz word for people in business or those seeking financial freedom is “passive income”.
As the name suggests, its an idea that you can earn income that you don‘t have to work for.
In my experience it is also the most damaging “wealth creation” idea I‘ve ever come across. It sucks the life out of people and causes them to do dreadful things that waste the
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Posted by thexyz (#4) 307 days ago (http://www.shoestring.com.au)US 'the enemy' says New Zealand Dotcom judge
Posted by thexyz (#4) 307 days ago (http://www.nzherald.co.nz)
The judge due to hear Kim Dotcom's extradition case has referred to the United States as "the enemy" in a discussion about copyright law.
District Court Judge David Harvey has heard parts of the case against the Megaupload founder, who was arrested with three colleagues in January after a request from the United States. The FBI has accused Dotcom and others working at Megaupload website of the
District Court Judge David Harvey has heard parts of the case against the Megaupload founder, who was arrested with three colleagues in January after a request from the United States. The FBI has accused Dotcom and others working at Megaupload website of the
App Store bypassed by Russian hacker without jail breaking
Posted by thexyz (#4) 307 days ago (http://thehackernews.com)
Apple is investigating yet another security breach in its iTunes app store . A Russian hacker worked out a way that allows people to bypass payment in the App Store and download products for free.
The hacker, dubbed ZonD80, posted a video of the crack on YouTube (Deleted by Youtube now) and claims that the technique makes it possible to beat Apple's payment systems by installing a couple of ce
The hacker, dubbed ZonD80, posted a video of the crack on YouTube (Deleted by Youtube now) and claims that the technique makes it possible to beat Apple's payment systems by installing a couple of ce
Apple reduces environmental standards
Posted by ptoone (#1) 310 days ago (http://www.apple.com)
In a letter from Bob Mansfield at Apple
We’ve recently heard from many loyal Apple customers who were disappointed to learn that we had removed our products from the EPEAT rating system. I recognize that this was a mistake. Starting today, all eligible Apple products are back on EPEAT.
It’s important to know that our commitment to protecting the environment has never changed, and today it i
We’ve recently heard from many loyal Apple customers who were disappointed to learn that we had removed our products from the EPEAT rating system. I recognize that this was a mistake. Starting today, all eligible Apple products are back on EPEAT.
It’s important to know that our commitment to protecting the environment has never changed, and today it i
BBC investigates fake 'likes' on Facebook
Posted by bbc (#13) 310 days ago (http://www.bbc.com)
A BBC investigation suggests companies are wasting large sums of money on adverts to gain "likes" from Facebook members who have no real interest in their products.
It also appears many account holders who click on the links have lied about their personal details.
A security expert has said some of the profiles appeared to be "fakes" run by computer programs to spread spam.
Facebook said
It also appears many account holders who click on the links have lied about their personal details.
A security expert has said some of the profiles appeared to be "fakes" run by computer programs to spread spam.
Facebook said
Canadian banks rushing to offer virtual wallets
Posted by globe (#2) 310 days ago (http://www.theglobeandmail.com)
Canada’s big banks are preparing to launch “virtual wallets” as early as this fall that will allow consumers to digitally consolidate their credit and debit cards from any financial institution, and use them to make purchases online and through their cellphones at cash registers.
It is being called the biggest change to the way consumers pay for goods in Canada in decades, and for the banks mo
It is being called the biggest change to the way consumers pay for goods in Canada in decades, and for the banks mo
Google cycling directions now on Google Maps
Posted by Telegraph (#9978) 311 days ago (http://www.ttelegraph.co.uk)
Dedicated lanes, cycle friendly routes and trails will now show on Google Maps online and on Android for Europe and Australia.
The feature, which has been available in America since 2010, has now expanded to the Europe and Australia.
A new option on Google Android Maps and a new layer on the desktop Maps will include routes that are popular for cycling and avoid hills where possible.
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The feature, which has been available in America since 2010, has now expanded to the Europe and Australia.
A new option on Google Android Maps and a new layer on the desktop Maps will include routes that are popular for cycling and avoid hills where possible.
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Pinterest: The Not So Everyday Social Media
Posted by ptoone (#1) 312 days ago (http://socialspark.com)
Blogs aren’t just online journals anymore, they are small businesses. As a business owner, you are more than likely trying to be the manager, the employee, the accountant, and the head of marketing. That’s already a lot juggle. Now, you’re faced with managing all your social media accounts as well.
As more and more Social networks come into play, the more profiles you have to maintain. Face
As more and more Social networks come into play, the more profiles you have to maintain. Face
Is it possible to quit Google?
Posted by bbc (#13) 313 days ago (http://www.bbc.co.uk)
Google's reach spreads far across the web. But is it possible to go online without being noticed by the search giant? Three computer professionals try to part ways with Google.
Tom Henderson spends what he describes as "way too much" time online.
The managing director for Extreme Labs, a technology company in Bloomington, Indiana, Henderson says he's often up late in the evening doing work
Tom Henderson spends what he describes as "way too much" time online.
The managing director for Extreme Labs, a technology company in Bloomington, Indiana, Henderson says he's often up late in the evening doing work
First Instance of iOS App Store Malware Detected, Removed
Posted by ptoone (#1) 318 days ago (http://www.wired.com)
It has not been a good day for the App Store. Shortly after it came to light that a widespread bug has been causing newly updated apps distributed by the store to instantly crash upon opening, security researchers unearthed the first known instance of malware in another application in the iOS App Store.
Kaspersky antivirus experts discovered a Russian-language app called “Find and Call” that w
Kaspersky antivirus experts discovered a Russian-language app called “Find and Call” that w
DNSChanger Malware : Thousands May Lose Net Access On July 9th July
Posted by ptoone (#1) 318 days ago (http://thehackernews.com)
The warnings about the Internet problem have been splashed across Facebook and Google. Internet service providers have sent notices, and the FBI set up a special website.
Thousands of Canadians could be among the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who might lose Internet access on July 9.That's the day the FBI will shut down all the "clean servers" it set up to combat a massive h
Thousands of Canadians could be among the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who might lose Internet access on July 9.That's the day the FBI will shut down all the "clean servers" it set up to combat a massive h
By: Ann Smith, Executive Editor The Hacker News
Last night I had the privilege of speaking to Christine Assange, the mother of Julian Assange who has been a reluctant hostage of a global political war among the United States, the UK, and Sweden and of all places Ecuador.
Read the full article here: http://thehackernews.com/2012/07/one-man-fights-for-7-billion-people-one.html
Let's help:
Last night I had the privilege of speaking to Christine Assange, the mother of Julian Assange who has been a reluctant hostage of a global political war among the United States, the UK, and Sweden and of all places Ecuador.
Read the full article here: http://thehackernews.com/2012/07/one-man-fights-for-7-billion-people-one.html
Let's help:
New Facebook App That Gives Discounts For Likes
Posted by ptoone (#1) 321 days ago (https://www.scriptdorks.com)
The new Coupon Facebook App allows you to give people a discount for a product or service in exchange for a ‘like.’
Instagram Still Down After Storm Cuts Power During Brutal Heat Wave
Posted by thexyz (#4) 323 days ago (http://mashable.com)
Popular mobile photo-sharing service Instagram is still down this morning after violent storms in Virginia knocked out the cloud computing services that run it.
Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud, which powers sites like Netflix and Pinterest, and SocialFlow, as well as Instagram, was impacted during the widespread power outages that affected the region.
Jun 30, 1:42 AM PDT We have now recovere
Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud, which powers sites like Netflix and Pinterest, and SocialFlow, as well as Instagram, was impacted during the widespread power outages that affected the region.
Jun 30, 1:42 AM PDT We have now recovere
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