Tech'-a-Bite: The ViewSonic Dual Sim Smartphone V350

Global visual display products company ViewSonic launched at the Mobile World Congress in Spain last week the world's first dual-SIM smartphone that runs on Google's Android 2.2 or (Froyo).  This is the V350.

The V350 features a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, 5-megapixel camera, micro-SD expansion, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, assisted global positioning system (GPS) navigation and most important feature is it enable users to connect at two (2) network services at the same time.

The V350 is targeted at businesses who wish to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use.

The company added that the phone is also ideal for travelers who want to take advantage of network offers for voice in other countries without changing phones.

Note: The author is not in any way connected of the manufacturer nor any distributors of this product. This was posted for purposes of  information sharing and dissemination only.

Tourist Attraction: The Atlantic Highway (Norway)

The Atlantic Highway (Atlantic Road, or Atlanterhavsveien, in Norwegian) is a spectacular way to get from the mainland coast, jumping from island to island, to reach Averøy. It is a fantastic journey of twisting bridges across the sea that shortens travel times while at the same time providing fantastic views. It is no coincidence that this road is the second most visited tourist destination in Norway.

Its construction began in 1983 and was marked by a continuous struggle against the elements. During the six-year duration of the works, 12 hurricane category storms were recorded. The length of the project is just a little more than eight kilometers (about 5 miles) of travel, including eight bridges over the sea.

The main milestone of the road is the precisely-built Storseisundet Bridge, the longest of all (260 meters = 853 ft), which has a dramatic elevated curve to protect travelers from the surging sea.

Such is the importance of this road that the Norwegians chose it as the century’s building of the country. In 

addition, the British newspaper The Guardian picked it as the best road trip in the world.

Located in the western fjord area, at certain times of the  year seals and even whales can be sighted. Fishing is 

one of the biggest attractions of the area. So much so that many people fish on the highway bridges, a fact with which travelers should be careful when driving.

Since 2009, the Atlantic Road continues from Averøy to Kristiansund through a toll tunnel named 

Atlanterhavstunnelen ('Atlantic Tunnel'). 

Its construction was extended for six years (almost 1.5 Km= 0.9 miles per year), but since its opening in 1989, it has become the second most visited coastal road by tourists, going on to win the 2005 award for best Norwegian construction.

To follow the road it is best to get to Molde and then take Highway 64, which is precisely the Atlanterhavsveien. The journey from the historic city of Bergen to Molde has 450 km (280 mi), covering the entire area of the fjords, no doubt an awesome 'road trip'. Oslo is another 600 kilometers (373 mi) away.

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Jokes: Kids Are Quick

Teacher: Maria, go to the map and find North America .
Maria: Here it is.
Teacher: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
Maria: Maria.

Teacher: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
John: You told me to do it without using tables.

Teacher: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
Glenn: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
Teacher: No, that's wrong
Glenn: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
Donald: H I J K L M N O.
Teacher: What are you talking about?
Donald: Yesterday you said it's H to O.

Teacher: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
Winnie: Me!

Teacher: Lean, why do you always get so dirty?
Lean: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.

Teacher: Millie, give me a sentence starting with 'I.'
Millie: I is..
Teacher: No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am.'
Millie: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'

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What's Cookin': Adobo Beef Steak (Filipino Viand)

Several Adobo Steak recipes are readily available around.  Number one, use the most tender part of the beef for this recipe. Beef tenderloin is the most recommended part, but you can also use beef sirloin if it is not available.  Number two, do not use other types of vinegar other than red wine vinegar.  This vinegar has a unique flavour that brings out the best in this dish.  Lastly, try not to over eat.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin

1/3 cup soy sauce

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons honey

1 green bell pepper, sliced lengthwise

1 medium onion, sliced

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

Heat a cooking pot then pour-in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.  Put-in the beef and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.  Pour-in soy sauce and water then allow to boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Note: Add more water if the mixture dries-up.  Put-in the honey and red wine vinegar and allow to boil.  Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.  Turn-off heat and set aside.  Heat a wok and pour-in remaining olive oil.  Put-in bell pepper and onion then cook for 3 minutes.  Add the cooked beef tenderloin, salt, and pepper then stir. Cook for a minute more.  Transfer to a serving plate then serve.

What's Cookin': Baked Mussels

Baked Mussels is a well loved appetizer seafood dish.  Mussels are very abundant in coastal areas wherein they are harvested fresh everyday.  This recipe is simple and very tasty. It is like making a gourmet masterpiece with minimal effort and ingredients.

Ingredients:

2 lbs mussels , cleaned and boiled until the shells open

1/2 cup butter, softened

7 cloves garlic, pounded and minced

1 cup quick melt  cheese, grated

Cooking procedure:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Combine butter and garlic then mix well.  Remove the extra shell from the mussel. Place some butter and garlic mixture on the mussels using a teaspoon or brush.  Top the mussels with grated quick melt cheese.  Arrange the mussels in a baking tray lined with Aluminium foil.  Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.  Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.  Serve as an appetizer dish.