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		<title>Upgraded to wordpress v2.6</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/07/21/upgraded-to-wordpress-v26/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am excited to tell you that this blog has been upgraded to the latest wordpress release - v 2.6 . I like the features of the new wordpress v 2.6 which includes integrated image add-on, bulk plugin management, inbuild word counter in the editor, and lot of many features there.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am excited to tell you that this blog has been upgraded to the latest wordpress release - v 2.6 . I like the features of the new wordpress v 2.6 which includes integrated image add-on, bulk plugin management, inbuild word counter in the editor, and lot of many features there.</p>
<p>I upgraded using this plugin http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-automatic-upgrade/ .. But you can also do manual upgrade or one click upgrade from your fantastico admin panel.</p>
<p>Definitely worth upgrading, Go for it. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' title="Upgraded to wordpress v2.6" /> Look at this video :</p>
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		<title>Kodak EasyShare EX-1011 Digital Photo Frame Review</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/07/11/kodak-easyshare-ex-1011-digital-photo-frame-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kodak’s 10-inch EX-1011 (retailing at around $250) follows hard on the heels of the EX-811, and shares many features with its smaller predecessor. The key feature to both of these models is the inbuilt wireless connectivity that allows you access directly to your PC, and also to Kodak’s free Easyshare Online Gallery sharing service.
Setting up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/5114/kodakeasyshareex1011ki6.jpg" width="300" align="right" height="244" title="Kodak EasyShare EX-1011 Digital Photo Frame Review" alt="kodakeasyshareex1011ki6 Kodak EasyShare EX-1011 Digital Photo Frame Review" /><strong>Kodak’s 10-inch EX-1011</strong> (retailing at around $250) follows hard on the heels of the EX-811, and shares many features with its smaller predecessor. The key feature to both of these models is the <strong>inbuilt wireless connectivity</strong> that allows you access directly to your PC, and also to Kodak’s free Easyshare Online Gallery sharing service.</p>
<p>Setting up <a href="http://www.redsave.com/show/Digital-Photo-Frames" target="_blank">digital photo frames</a> can be time consuming, but the EX-1011 is relatively straightforward. Once you have installed <strong>Kodak’s Easyshare Gallery</strong> software onto your Windows PC, enabled the necessary Windows Media player 11 and signed up for a gallery account you can then turn the photo frame on. The frame automatically detects any accessible networks, and if you are connecting to a secure network it will ask you for a security code. This you can input using the remote control provided with the frame. Once you have done that the frame will detect your PC, and you can start <strong>streaming photos</strong>.<br />
The <strong>EX-1011 </strong>is compatible with <strong>Windows Vista</strong>, and also Windows XP, but if you are a Mac owner Kodak does not currently provide an application to stream photos from your Mac to the frame. However you can get around this by using an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Mac apps such as Twonkyvision MediaServe, which the frame will be compatible with.</p>
<p>The frame display is wide screen, with a resolution of <strong>800 x 480 pixels</strong> (same as EX-811) and 128MB of internal memory. Unlike other frames the EX-1011 does not have an <strong>automatic re-sizing</strong> process to reduce file sizes before transferring photos to the frame. This means that images shot at high-resolution use up at lot of internal memory, reducing the amount of files you can store at one time. To prevent this you can re-size photos on your PC before transferring, or reset the resolution display on your camera.</p>
<p>The EX-1011 has slots for most Memory card types, as well as USB connectivity, which will boost the frames storage capacity. You can also play back MPEG 4 video files and MP3 audio files, and the frame will support <strong>video output</strong> from most still camera and camera phone formats. The sound quality is only average, but the picture quality is very good, with sharp and bright images, and accurate colours.</p>
<p>The frame itself isn’t exactly stylish, just a simple black <strong>interchangeable outer frame</strong> with glossy black inner frame, but it has the benefit of being practical and easy to use. There are some additional outer frames designs available from around $20, but the selection is very limited. You can mount the frame on the wall using the integrated slots for display or set it up on a small <strong>tripod</strong>, but remember you need to keep the frame plugged in as it does not run on batteries.</p>
<p>Ultimately though the main attraction of the EX-1011 is the easy to use <strong>wireless connectivity</strong>, which means you can access the online Kodak Easyshare Gallery from any Internet connection. The Gallery allows you to create your own albums and slide shows, and share these with friends and family who also own a <strong>Kodak Wi-Fi</strong> enabled frame. Although the sound quality is not great, the EX-1011 is simple to use, with bright, sharp image resolution and the larger 10-inch screen makes more of an impact for displaying photos and videos. Hope this review of Kodak Easyshare Ex1011 will help you in selecting the best. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' title="Kodak EasyShare EX-1011 Digital Photo Frame Review" /></p>
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		<title>Importance of Life Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/07/09/importance-of-life-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life and medical insurance are the foundations of any sensible financial and future planning, and can be a vital tool in various situations people face throughout adult life. This is especially important if you have dependents that rely on you financially, as insurance policies can replace your income following death or injury.
There are a vast [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1743/lifeinsurancepp8.jpg" vspace="5" width="253" align="right" height="280" hspace="5" title="Importance of Life Insurance" alt="lifeinsurancepp8 Importance of Life Insurance" /><strong>Life and medical insurance</strong> are the foundations of any sensible financial and future planning, and can be a vital tool in various situations people face throughout adult life. This is especially important if you have dependents that rely on you financially, as insurance policies can replace your income following death or injury.</p>
<p>There are a vast array of life and <a href="http://www.topquoteonline.co.uk/private-health-insurance.php" title="Get an Instant Medical Insurance Insurance Quote Online from Top Quote Online">Medical Insurance</a> policies available, from simple cost effective plans that cover hospital expenses and funeral costs, to more comprehensive plans that will provide private medical care and a lump sum following death - <a href="http://www.topquoteonline.co.uk/articles/over50lifeinsurance.php" title="Get an Instant Over 50 Life Insurance Quote Online from Top Quote Online">Over 50 life insurance</a> quotes can be gathered depending on your needs. You must <strong>research the market</strong> and see which plans suit your needs.</p>
<p>In some cases it maybe more cost effective to purchase <strong>combined life and medical plans</strong> with the same company, or possibly you may decide that you only require life and not medical insurance. Also you need to think carefully whether it is cost effective, or in your budget, to pay the higher premiums for additions such as private medical care, especially if you are in ‘high risk’ category. This will push premiums up for even basic policies, and indeed if you suffer from any serious ill health you may be restricted as to which policies you can actually apply for.</p>
<p>A final point to consider is that if you are intending to take out a mortgage, the lender will require you as standard to run a life and medical insurance policy for the duration of that <strong>mortgage</strong>. Lenders often specify who the initial policy should be with, but this should normally only be for the first year of the mortgage, and after that you will be free to look around for a better deal.</p>
<p>Life and <a href="http://www.topquoteonline.co.uk/private-health-insurance.php" title="Get an Instant Private Medical Insurance Insurance Quote Online from Top Quote Online">private medical insurance</a> are vital financial tools, no matter what circumstances you find yourself in, and can provide piece of mind for you and your family. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' title="Importance of Life Insurance" /></p>
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		<title>The benefits of ordering promotional products online</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/07/08/the-benefits-of-ordering-promotional-products-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of benefits and advantages of ordering promotional items, promotional items or promotional gifts through the internet. This can allow the customers to shop whenever, wherever and whatever the choices are at the inexpensive prices.
Shopping form promotional products online give an immediate, easy and affordable price comparisons. Shopping for promotional products over the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.promotional-items-inc.com"><img src="http://www.promotional-items-inc.com/catalog/media/products/keychains/ss_size3/keychain-number1.jpg" alt="Promotional Gifts" vspace="5" width="100" align="right" height="127" hspace="5" title="The benefits of ordering promotional products online" /></a>There are lots of benefits and advantages of ordering <a href="http://www.promotional-items-inc.com" target="_blank">promotional items</a>, promotional items or <strong>promotional gifts</strong> through the internet. This can allow the customers to shop whenever, wherever and whatever the choices are at the inexpensive prices.</p>
<p>Shopping form <a href="http://www.promotional-items-inc.com" target="_blank">promotional products</a> online give an immediate, easy and affordable price comparisons. Shopping for <strong>promotional products</strong> over the Internet provides quick, easy and affordable price comparisons. This also let the ordering process simple and convenient. People will then surely find that the online pricing is to be the very best and a valuable timesaver.</p>
<p>In the direction of helping customers through the order entry system and help secure their data, <a href="http://www.promotional-items-inc.com" target="_blank">promotion products</a> manufacturers will put in an order form on their site. Many promotional product manufacturers provide a well-informed service staff, willingly available to recommend assistance and they will happily assist with any special order requirements. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' title="The benefits of ordering promotional products online" /></p>
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		<title>Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/06/30/greener-environment-friendly-gadgets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Techmantra</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The effect of global warming is visible in various parts of the world in the form of floods, Tsunami, heavy rains, drought, etc. This is a very serious issue and many Government and Non-Government organizations are doing lot of efforts to create as much public awareness as possible. But, not many think seriously into this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/6470/greengadgetssp6.jpg" width="367" align="left" height="275" title="Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets" alt="greengadgetssp6 Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets" />The effect of <strong>global warming</strong> is visible in various parts of the world in the form of floods, Tsunami, heavy rains, drought, etc. This is a very serious issue and many Government and Non-Government organizations are doing lot of efforts to create as much public awareness as possible. But, not many think seriously into this matter.</p>
<p>Use of electronics, vehicles and cars is ever increasing and so the pollution along with it. Scarcity of <strong>conventional sources</strong> of energy like petrol, diesel, gas is visible in the form of price hike. If this situation continues, the non-conventional sources will get depleted soon. We should do all our best to protect our environment and planet.</p>
<p>Instead of using fuel powered gadgets, we should go for <a href="http://www.envirogadget.com/" target="_blank">green gadgets</a> which work on <strong>solar and water energy</strong>. Nowadays, many <a href="http://www.envirogadget.com/" target="_blank">solar powered gadgets</a> are available like Solar watch, solar powered cell phone, solar calculator and so on, which can replace our conventional energy powered gadgets. They also reduce the usage cost to a much lower value in a long run.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.envirogadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/inflatable-solar-panel-300x168.jpg" width="300" align="right" height="168" title="Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets" alt="inflatable-solar-panel-300x168 Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets" />Let me give an example of <a href="http://www.envirogadget.com/solar-powered/inflatable-solar-panels-that-fit-in-a-backpack/" target="_blank">inflatable solar panels</a> which can heat upto 3 full tanks of water per day by <strong>solar energy</strong>. This will save electricity for heating water and is very cost effective too.</p>
<p>Similar we should go for <strong>Hydrogen or water fuel cars</strong> instead of petrol or diesel. Though such cars are not available everywhere, but their demand is increasing and top car companies are taking an active effort for their promotion.</p>
<p>This is not a task of a single person, we should work <strong>as a whole</strong> world for a greener, cleaner and livelier earth. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' title="Greener, Environment Friendly Gadgets" /></p>
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		<title>Get Quality mp3 Ringtones</title>
		<link>http://www.techmantra.info/2008/06/28/get-quality-mp3-ringtones/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I searched a lot for good quality ringtones of my favorite albums for my new iPhone and that too at an affordable rate. Though I spent a good amount of budget for the iPhone, but the phone was not provided with any music ringtones.  I have to buy it from my carrier or other such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9144/cellphoneringtonesel6.jpg" vspace="5" width="341" align="right" height="283" hspace="5" title="Get Quality mp3 Ringtones" alt="cellphoneringtonesel6 Get Quality mp3 Ringtones" />I searched a lot for good <strong>quality ringtones</strong> of my favorite albums for my new iPhone and that too at an affordable rate. Though I spent a good amount of budget for the iPhone, but the phone was not provided with any music ringtones.  I have to buy it from my carrier or other such providers- but at times they are very costly.</p>
<p>Today I found a nice ringtones site - <strong>mp3MusicRingtones.mobi</strong>, from where I can <a href="http://www.mp3musicringtones.mobi/" target="_blank">download ringtone</a> at a very low rate of $1 per ringtone. The site have a <strong>huge collection</strong> of various ringtones in many formats like real tones, poly tones etc. You can also search for ringtones in many <strong>categories like</strong> :</p>
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<li>Pop/Dance</li>
<li>American idol</li>
<li>Hip Hop</li>
<li>Funny</li>
<li>Sounds</li>
<li>Rock</li>
<li>Etc.</li>
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<p>All their ringtones are of <strong>high quality</strong> and you can compare the quality of their re-mastered real music ringtones, custom built for cell phones <strong>with Vbase</strong> for perfect clarity. The ringtone charts charges only $9.99 per month for ten credits. They also have a nice collection of mobile wallapers, screensavers, ipuppy and free game. So that&#8217;s a complete mobile stuffs portal.</p>
<p>Hope you will find the site useful in getting your favorite ringtones, wallpapers and screensavers. <img src='http://www.techmantra.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' title="Get Quality mp3 Ringtones" /></p>
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