iPad with retina display / iPad 4

iPad with retina display

The fourth generation of iPad, the iPad with retina display or iPad 4, was unveiled today in San Jose, CA.  A special event was organized to release several updated Apple products to select members of the media.  Among other releases, the updated iPad packs an upgraded processor, a lightning connector, and U.S. 4G-LTE coverage.  Exclusive footage – iPad with retina display, keynotes on October 23, 2012

iPad 4 Package

• Display – 9.7 inch screen, 3.1 million pixels with a 2048 x 1536 resolution

• Processor – Apple has released it’s latest mobile device processor – the A6X.  Compared to the previous A5X processor, the A6X dual core processor with quad core GPU will double the performance of CPU tasks.  With twice the speed and twice the graphics performance of the iPad 3 chip, applications will load instantly while internet gaming runs smoothly.  The update also brings an improved image signal processor to provide sharper photo and video quality.

• iSight (FaceTime HD, video recording)  – 5-megapixel camera featuring backside illumination , auto exposure, and built-in face detection.

• Battery – Provides up to ten hours of reading, writing, internet browsing, etc…

• Lightning connector – 8-pin dock connector with available support to cameras, SD cards, VGA, and HDMI digital video.

• Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity – with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, “many of the things you do everyday may start to feel a whole lot faster”- Apple.  The iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular connects with cellular networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T.

iPad 4, Release Date and Pricing

• iPad 4 with Wi-Fi       –        November 2, 2012

(16)GB model, $499

(32)GB model, $599

(64)GB model, $699

• iPad 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular      –        preorders begin October 26, 2012

(16)GB model, $629

(32)GB model, $729

(64)GB model, $829

I Am Solavei 2012 Tour – Coming to a city near you!

I Am Solavei Tour

CEO and Founder of Solavei, Ryan Wuerch, is traveling coast to coast in a purple tour bus!  With more than 11 cities on their agenda, the I Am Solavei 2012 Tour is highly anticipated by Solavei members all over the nation.  An event is to be held in each of the tour’s destinations.  Each event will begin with a presentation of the Solavei vision by Ryan and followed by an opportunity for each guest to meet and greet with Ryan and other guests.  And, of course, there are incentives!  Each Solavei member and/or guest who registers prior to the event date will be entered into a raffle drawing that will give one lucky winner a brand new HTC One S ($530 retail value).  Solavei members who have and/or bring at least 3 non-member guests will have an opportunity to take a photo with Ryan.  The top 5 members who bring the most guests will receive special recognition and an invitation into the tour bus for a special “mastermind” meeting.  Solavei members with 12 directly enrolled members by the time of the event will be invited to a private leadership breakfast with Ryan and other top field members.  If you are interested in attending an event – let me know.  I am pre-registered and very excited for the November 9th event in Los Angeles, CA.  The first event was held last week in Oklahoma — I Am Solavei 2012 Tour

Here is the tour schedule:

• Tulsa, OK                                                10/12

• Tampa, FL                                               10/19

• San Juan                                                  10/20

• Miami, FL                                                10/21

• Atlanta, GA                                              10/23

• Jersey City, NJ                                         10/26

• Raleigh, NC                                              10/29

• Austin, TX                                               11/2

• Los Angeles, CA                                       11/9

• Las Vegas, NV                                          11/13

• Salt Lake City, UT                                     11/16

• Seattle, WA                                               11/30

 

Busan-Geoje Fixed Link

Busan-Geoje Fixed Link

Busan (Pusan) — the second largest city in South Korea — holds the world’s fifth busiest  international port, one of Asia’s largest fish markets, and claims a population of over 4.2 million people.  Geoje, an island located southeast from Busan, is six times the size of Busan but holds 1/8 the population of Manhattan.  In a tremendous effort to attract major tourism and encourage the future placement of the Summer Olympics of 2020, the Koreans have connected the two landmasses to proceed in expansion of Busan.  There was one major problem between Busan and Geoje –a driving distance of 140km. and a commute time of 3 1/2 hours (one of the world’s worst commutes).  An alternate route needed to be formed and so they went underwater.  Being that the Koreans had never built an immersed tunnel, they looked for help.  The Dutch, having more than 5 centuries of experience with underwater tunnels saw the project as a great challenge for them to undertake.  The Korean consortium members (Daewoo Engineering and Construction, Daelim, Doosan Industrial Development, SK Engineering & Construction, KDC, Wonha Construction and Hanil Engineering and Construction) were encouraged by the zest and confidence presented by the Dutch engineers (TEC) and decided to work together.  The project was completed in a series of three phases:

• Phase 1: links Goeje Island and Jeo Island and includes a cable-stayed bridge, approach bridges, and a bored tunnel section
• Phase 2: links Jeo Island and Jungjuk Island and includes a cable-stayed bridge and approach bridge section
• Phase 3: links Jungjuk Island and Gadeok Island and includes immersed and bored tunnel sections

The project was started in 2004.  The first and second phases were complete in May 2010.  The third and final phase was completed in December 2010, claiming a project sum of $1.9bn.  I found a complete drive-thru on video — Busan-Geoje Fixed Link

Need-to-Know Facts:

Connecting Geoje to the bridge, the immersed tunnels are two-lane roadways running a total length of 3.7km.

The Busan–Geoje Fixed Link is the second deepest immersed tunnel in the world.

The deepest segment of tunnel lies 50m. from the surface.

In consideration of potential earthquakes, the tunnel is set atop a seabed foundation.

In consideration of potential collisions with ships, the tunnel is covered with a solid rock layer.

 

The Solavei Vision

The Solavei Vision

In today’s economy, 75% of Americans have an annual income of less than $50,000.  Many of these individuals have resorted to second jobs for additional income; however, this second job takes away 40-50 hours per week from this individual to spend with his/her family.  Ryan Wuerch has a vision — that vision is Solavei.  What is Solavei?  Solavei is an opportunity created by four trends in the average American’s daily life: looking for additional income, sharing information through social media, mobile devices, and direct sales.  Today, more people are connected in a natural share environment than ever before.  “Powered by Relationships” is the slogan of Solavei and powerful it has become!  On September 21, 2012, the company launch was held in Bellevue, Washington, claiming a member count of more than 140,000 members and investors.  Prominent business leaders such as David Limp (VP of Amazon), John Miller (CEO of News Corp.), Edward Lazarus ( former Chief of Staff of the F.C.C ), and many other individuals have chosen to invest as well as join in with Solavei.  So, what does Solavei offer?  4G nationwide coverage while operating with one of the four largest mobile operators in the country — T-Mobile.  ” A single relationship has the potential to make life better for many”, words of vision from Ryan Wuerch — Solavei offers a viral brand integrating mobile devices and social media to create the first social commerce network.  A unique business opportunity is part of the package as well.  Solavei has created a mobile device application that allows members to manage their distribution network, enroll new members, and connect with the Solavei community all from their cellphone.  The momentum with this company is not showing any slowing down either!  Twelve months from launch, a global network is to be established, opening up Solavei networks in countries all over the world!  I suggest you listen to Ryan’s vision —  The Solavei Vision.

Network Marketing 101

Network Marketing Boot Camp

Being fairly new to the idea of network marketing, I have found that many industry leaders pass along surprisingly simple yet effective marketing strategies — FOR FREE!  Yesterday, I spent several hours looking for strategies that could help me reach my goals.  And what did I find?  David Wood, co-founder of Empower Network, and his 6-Part “Boot Camp Series”.  The series is what I had been looking for – excellent strategies and techniques on how to effectively market on the web.  Now, in today’s internet market, to become any type of success we must first devote a few hours per day to two specific things – learning and marketing.  As a college student, I took this idea to heart.  The moment I heard this concept something clicked for me.  The video explains that the average individual will constantly share “how-to” but will not always obtain a substantial foundation for themselves.  Why?  I, being a guilty member of this “how-to” group asked the same question.  Mr. Wood further explains that to be successful at what we do we must approach our tasks, WHATEVER they may be, with the “why-to” approach in mind.  This “why-to” concept, when I heard it for myself, gave me my moment of clarity.  Most people are sharing “how-to” information but are forgetting that many people may not understand the “why-to” about the “how-to” information.  Here is an example that I attribute to this concept- I shared a post about “how-to” use photobucket, but most people in today’s world did not necessarily NEED the information as much as information about “why-to” use photobucket, right?  Personally, I find information showing me why to do something has much more of an empowering effect.  As I hear the “why-to” concept, the creativity juices start to flow!  Although I am not an affiliate, I suggest you visit Network Marketing Boot Camp.