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3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...

Nokia workers walk out in protest after Microsoft news

From Geek.com . After the announcement of the partnership between Nokia and Microsoft this morning workers voiced their concern with the deal by walking out of Nokia facilities. It is believed that as many as a thousand workers marched out today (or took the day off using flex time) so that the company would know that they don’t believe the partnership is in their best interest, even after CEO’ Stephen Elop’s startlingly frank “burning platform” memo earlier this week. Full story here .

Nokia Enters Netbook Market

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Nokia announced today the release of the Nokia Booklet 3G. It's a netbook using the Intel Atom processor with up to 12 hours of battery life. It features 10.1 Hd ready glass display, HDMI port, Bluetooth, SD card reader, webcam, just a little over 2cm thin and weighing 1.25kg. Because it's from Nokia, it includes integrated 3G/HSPA and Wifi. It also has a hot-swappable SIM card. It features an aluminum casing so they probably took some ideas from Apple but it has a distinctive Nokia look. The netbook market is getting more and more exciting. Here's the full press release .