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Glimpse takes fashion & style to Facebook

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glimpse.jpg Riding on the new Facebook/f8 Platform, online fashion and shopping destination Glimpse has launched Fashion & Style Application developed to allow Facebook users worldwide to express their fashion style using products they own, love or dream about.

“Providing this Fashion & Style application on Facebook Platform will bring to life the inner fashion whims of millions of users. We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting new endeavor and are pleased to bring the world of fashion to the world of Facebook,” said Glimpse CEO Frank Han.

Facebook users can create personalized lists of products from Glimpse.com’s universe of over 250,000 fashion and beauty items using products they love or products they want to buy. They can name them, annotate them, and publish them to their Facebook profile for easy sharing. Friends can come by and view their friends’ style, create their own style, and receive notifications when their friends’ styles are updated.

Originally posted on May 25, 2007 @ 3:27 am

Internet Pornography a G8 Priority

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g8.jpg The powerful Group of Eight (G8) shows growing concern over Internet pornography, citing that government authorities alone will not win this crucial battle.

In this regard, G8 is currently coordinating with Interpol for some time now to maximize the capabilities of its International Child Sexual Exploitation Image Database. So far, it contains more than half million images of sexually exploited children and has saved more than 500 children from sexual abuse worldwide.

“Private sector entities including Internet Service Providers, information technology professionals and financial institutions … the media, parents and educators, should be encouraged to consider what role they could play in the fight,” said a statement from G8 interior and justice ministers.

G8 is composed of Germany, the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and Russia.

Originally posted on May 24, 2007 @ 12:41 pm

Iran opens first net cafe for women

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iran.jpg Adhering to the strict sex segregation policy of Islamic law together with their president’s initiatives to return to the old values, the first ever female-only Internet café has opened in the city of Karaj west of Tehran, Iran. In this “appropriate atmosphere”, women are provided with free computer lessons and high speed internet connection.

“The atmosphere of most Internet cafes in the city is not appropriate for girls, therefore this Internet cafe has been started up in a complete female atmosphere,” according to semi-official news agency, Mehr News Agency.

Aside from this policy of separating men and women, Iran enforces strict dress codes as well. However, Iranian officials view this as a protective measure, requiring women to wear long, loose-fitting clothes and to cover their hair.

Originally posted on May 22, 2007 @ 8:59 am

Avis offers mobile Wi-Fi hot spot

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avis.jpg Realizing the importance of being online anytime and anywhere, Avis Rent A Car System now offers Avis Connect, a portable Wi-Fi connectivity to all travelers for $10.95 per day.

To make this development possible, company has tapped Autonet Mobile, the world’s first in-car Internet service provider.

Avis Connect service does not need cellular data cards or special software loads to connect to wireless Internet devices. It is compatible with all Wi-Fi enabled devices, including laptops, Ultra-Mobile PC handhelds and PDAs.

“Today, travelers are increasingly considering Internet access to be an important aspect of travel. With Avis Connect we are providing an easy-to-use service to help executives and families stay connected. This is just one of the many technological innovations, like our electronic toll collection services, that Avis is proud to introduce to the industry,” said Avis Budget Group vice president of product and program development Mike Caron

Originally posted on May 21, 2007 @ 8:26 am

New7Wonders becomes a global phenomenon

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Started in 2001 as inspired by Swiss adventurer Bernard Weber to “protect humankind’s heritage across the globe”, New7Wonders Web site is now part of the prestigious top 1 percent of the world’s most popular websites.

It is the first global election site poised to alter world history by choosing the New 7 Wonders of the world based on more than 45 million votes using modern communications technology like Internet and mobile phones. With only 46 days and 10 hours left as of this writing, official results of this exceptional campaign will be announced in Lisbon, Portugal and broadcasted globally on 07.07.07 (July 7, 2007).

“New7Wonders has one of the fastest-growing online communities. People from every country in the world have voted and continue to post photos and videos, submit slogans and spread the word. New7Wonders is a passionate movement that is making waves worldwide,” commented New7Wonders Founder and President, Bernard Weber.

New7Wonders has joined the ranks of other powerful Internet brands and organizations like Coke, Levis, UN, FIFA, Olympics, and BMW.

Originally posted on May 21, 2007 @ 10:03 am