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Affordable Options with Qwest DSL

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Let’s talk about what you get with Qwest DSL.  This low priced internet service provider is the choice of many people over larger companies, and over local cable companies.  The high speeds of up to 20 Mbps combined with low monthly cost are a powerful reason for making Qwest your internet provider. Right now, the low monthly cost covers free wi-fi and is available with another Qwest service, such as telephone and inexpensive long distance.

Qwest is just one  option for many people.  Compare Qwest to other internet services, and evaluate the cost of Qwest’s bundles compared to other companies in your area.  Check to see if the rebates, free installation, and equipment add up to the same savings and dependability.  Find out why more people are choosing to have Qwest as their high speed internet provider for reliable service, affordable cost, and blazing high speed.

Save Money & Reduce Stress This Holiday Season With JTV.com Coupons

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Although the blogs is dedicated to broadband and high speed internet service providers, we thought it would be useful to also cover some of the great deals that are available online and are made possible because of the high speed internet world. Our first feature is a site that is dedicated to tracking all the current jtv.com coupons. Whenever there is a laser targeted site that is updated on a regular basis, it is worthwhile talking about it since it is making the web a better place.

If you are considering a purchase from jtv.com, there is no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of a 10% or even 20% off your purchase. Why not? If you will be buying that special someone a present this season, what easier way than in the comfort of your own home without having to search for jewelry at the crowded mall. They even have a user rated system that shows customer satisfaction in an unbiased and transparent way.

Fastest Cruise Ship

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Holding the record of the fastest cruise ship is the “Royal Olympic Cruises’ Olympic Voyager” travels at 27-knot average cruising speed. This allows the ship to sail weekly to all three continents namely Europe, Africa and Asia. The ship can carry up to 840 passengers only compared to other cruise ships that can accommodate up to 4,000 passengers. This is because the cruise ship is designed to make the passengers feel that they are just in a yacht with hi tech design that has the first spa afloat, swimming pools, library, bar, casino and even shopping area. Cost may be a little too pricey for more than a thousand dollars plus additional for the port charges that may apply.

Top 5 Fastest Roller Coasters

Friday, July 4th, 2008

If you’re looking for some thrill rides, then this may help you. We list down the top 5 fastest roller coasters in theme parks, not for the faint hearted! Tied on number four spot is “Superman: The Escape” of SixFlags in California and “Tower of Terror” in Dreamworld Australia, both with maximum speed of 100 miles per hour. Third is “Dodonpa” located at Fuji-Q Highland Park, Japan with speed at around 106.9 miles per hour. Top 2 is the “Top Thrill Dragster” roller coaster in Cedar Point, USA traveling at the speed of 120 miles per hour. And, the reigning fastest steel roller coaster is still “Kingda Ka” of SixFlags in New Jersey with the speed of 128 miles per hour.

World’s Fastest Jet-Powered Plane

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

For over 40 years now since it first flew. SR-71 Blackbird still remains to be the fastest military jet-powered plane until now. The official record was Mach 3.3 but many believe that it can go faster than that from records. Although there is a handful attempts to break the record like X-43 of NASA’s experimental aircraft that failed and the mysterious Aurora spy plane that some claim to exist but unidentified until now while, the fastest commercial airline on record was the Tupolev Tu-144. The commercial airline was also used by NASA to design its so-called High Speed Civil Transport that was phased out in 1999 due to economic constrains.

World’s Fastest and Largest SSD

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Samsung just unveiled their 256GB solid state drive (SSD) using SATA II interface. They claimed this to be the world’s fastest and largest SSD. It has a read speed of 200 MB/s and write-speed of 160 MB/s, it’s faster than a typical hard drive. Mass production of the device is expected by the end of 2008. One best key feature of the device is the data encryption process that will prevent unauthorized access to the data stored. The size is much thinner and smaller than a regular HD. It’s only 9.5 mm thick and measures 100.3×69.85 mm.

World’s Fastest Typist

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

How many words per minutes can you type? In Oregon, the fastest typist in the world made a record of 212 wpm speed with error frequency of only two-tenths of one percent, using a Dvorak keyboard. Barbara Blackburn still holds the record to be the fastest typist in the world. She worked at several law firms and offices. She even starred in a TV commercial by Apple and made a TV appearance at the David Letterman show. She died last April of 2008 holding the title of the fastest typist in the world that no one can break until today.

Fastest Train in the World

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

France holds the record to have the fastest wheeled train in the world. France’s TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) reach the speed of 357.2 MPH. Running at around 31,000 volts on test conditions. However, the train only runs at 300 km/hr on normal condition which is still the highest speed for regular passenger service. When it comes to Maglev trains or magnetically levitating train, China’s Shanghai Transrapid maglev holds the highest speed record reaching 581 km/h or 361 mph. That’s approximately 11 hours travel from east to the west coast of the US. The train was manufactured by a Japanese firm. It uses electromagnetic force to suspend and guide the train.

Fastest Production Car

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The fastest production car as of October 2007 the SSC Ultimate Aero TT clocked in at 256.15 mph. It is important to not that when discussing production cars, we are referring to vehicles that are mass produced and street legal, not concept cars or modified cars. This surpasses the record holding Bugatti Veyron running at 253.81 mph. This is a nice Lamborghini looking vehicle produced by Shelby Super Cars. With the base price at $650,000, it is unlikely you will ever own an Ultimate Aero, but it is sure nice to dream about one of 25.