India Introduces the New $35 Computer
Jul 23rd
--In an effort to provide computers to students and teachers at an affordable price, India has introduced a prototype for a $35 computer, The country's human resources development manager unveiled this device in New Delhi on Thursday.
The ability to be connected for all students is imperative to reaching educational goals. It has even been predicted that with the introduction of this new prototype that the price of being connected for students could fall as low as $10 in the near future.
India's current literacy rate stands at 65%, but advocates of this new low cost computer hope to improve upon that by introducing more of its population to the digital world.
Recently, India auctioned off its airwaves for third-generation services to enable super-fast multimedia streaming of wireless. This move should bring India's online service to equal the already booming cell phone market.
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Jul 16th
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Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Massachusetts
Jul 12th
Author: Cliff Calderwood
Spectacular fall foliage scenic drives are plentiful in Massachusetts from the south shore of Boston down to Cape Cod, and the Quabbin Reservoir area of the central region. But perhaps the most dramatic lay out west in the Berkshires and Mount Greylock region. Here the mountains provide the perfect terrain and temperatures to showcase fall in its entire splendor.
And nowhere is this most evident than on one of my favorite Massachusetts scenic drives. Stretching for 63 miles from the Massachusetts-New York border to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch of road known as The Mohawk Trail. It offers one of Massachusetts most beloved and popular fall foliage scenic drive areas.
Attractions in the region of the Mohawk Trail are Mount Greylock, The Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes, a natural marble bridge formed by erosion, state forests, old Indian hiking trails, and a plethora of villages, country inns, gift shops, and arts and craft attractions.
The trail more or less follows the footpath trade and travel route used by the peoples in this part of the northeast since postglacial age. The path was well trodden and used to move between the Hudson and Connecticut River valleys.
Anytime of the year traveling this same path by road through the northern section of the Berkshire Hills is relaxing and inspiring... but especially during fall foliage season when everything is cloaked and carpeted in vibrant autumn colors.
This fall foliage scenic drive covers most of the major attractions and plenty of time for stopping and admiring the view or picking up an antique or two. The drive is approximately 65 miles but you should allow all day for viewing in an unhurried and gentle manner.
Start on Route 7 in Lanesborough, just south of Route 2. Follow Lanesborough one mile north to Rockwell Road on the right. This road leads to the summit of Mount Greylock - the highest peak in Massachusetts and one of the loftiest in the long Taconic Mountain range.
The trip to the summit offers a splendid view of the valleys and other peaks in the area. A few miles on Rockwell Road is the Mount Greylock Visitor center. Here you can get trail maps and general information about the area. If you've got the time some easy walking trails lead down and around the summit.
At the summit is the War Memorial Tower. The climb to the top of the 92-foot-tall tower offers magnificent views of five states for your efforts. Once your summit viewing is complete take the Notch Road down to meet the Mohawk Trail on Route 2 in North Adams.
North Adams celebrates the autumn season with the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival and Parade. This is usually the last weekend of September or the first in October. In North Adams is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, which features an exhibit on the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. Close by east of North Adams off Route 2 and 8 is Natural Bridge State Park - here the remains of rock fractures and erosion has built a natural bridge formation.
Follow Route 2 east out of North Adams ascending the Hoosac Mountain Range until Hairpin Turn and then onto the Western Summit. Here you can stop and admire the vistas of Mount Greylock, Vermont's Green Mountains, and the valley below.
How fast or slow you take the next part of the journey depends on time. Continuing on Route 2 east takes you though Charlemont where the famous "Hail to the Sunrise" statue stands in Memorial Park. The eastern end of this scenic drive on the Mohawk Trail on Route 2 takes you out to Shelburne Falls where you can view The Bridge of Flowers - a transformed trolley bridge - and the Glacial Potholes below Salmon Falls, where time has produced unusual geological pools.
Scattered throughout the region are state parks, hikes along ancient trails, scenic views, and of course specialty shopping and dinning opportunities. So as you wind your way around on this tour take time to enjoy this area of a window into the area's heritage.
In summary, the Mohawk Trail is a not-to-be-missed fall foliage scenic trail in Massachusetts. Combine the drive with a getaway weekend in the Berkshires and many other attractions in the area, and you've a fall foliage destination package to create memories for many a fall to come.
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For more details on these and other Massachusetts scenic drives and to pick up your free travel reports go to Cliff Calderwood's online vacation guide for New England at: http://www.new-england-vacations-guide.com/
Travel Site: Best Place To Book Cheap International Tickets
Jul 10th
Author: Ashu Kaushik
Many travelers across the world wonder how to get cheap airfare deal and visit the most popular destinations in the world. Airlines offer discount offers at times but it becomes difficult to know when to avail such offers. At this critical juncture, the only solution that one can think of is the travel sites. Airlines have tie up with travel sites to fill all the seats in a flight. If you are also crazy for traveling and for cheap airfare, you have to count upon the services of these travel sites.
The travel sites also face tough competition and always try to lure travelers to their sites with cheap airfare deal. They try to make the site as informative and user friendly as possible. You can collect all the travel related information and book tickets online. These sites offer cheap airfare to all the international tourist destinations. If you want to use these services then you have to either register with the concerned site or you may also book cheap international tickets as a guest user. However, if you become a registered user then you will be facilitated with more privileges and additional benefits.
With so many travel services companies displaying in the internet search results, it is quite obvious that you may get confused of which site would prove beneficial to you. To find out, you have to do some research and read the reviews and the travelers’ experiences shared in these sites. Once you get the knowledge of the types of cheap airfare deals that these sites offer, you can choose which deal suits you the most.
All these offers are focused on cheap air tickets and cheap airfare deals. Sometimes you can get cheap international tickets if you book a round trip and there are many other such tips that you can learn when you follow the sites. The travel sites try to make it a one stop solution to the travelers. The sites are developed with advanced technology and the user friendly search options help the users to find out the available flights to the desired destination.
The unique search options in such sites will give immediate results of the flights to the desired destination. The prices are also associated with these flights. You will get an option to compare the prices of these flights and book cheap international tickets. You can subscribe news letters with a good travel site to get updates of cheap airfare and other latest offers.
It needs some practice to follow these sites and find out cheap air tickets for your travel. Therefore, it is advisable to research a lot in the internet and find out cheap international deals in these travel sites. If you are planning a trip to any of the popular places in the world, you should start looking for a good travel site well in advance.
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Globester.com provides cheap air tickets to popular destinations in the USA and other international tourist spots around the world. You can book your cheap air tickets online and also get a detailed travel information and also about flights to hong kong. You just need to pack your bags to explore the best tourist attractions that you have not yet explored.
