| Three Region Theory For Mobile Phones
OK, so here's a theory about mobile phones and their use: in terms of phones their are three regions: Region 1 where the internet reached most people before mobile phones (North America); Region 2 where the internet reached most people at the same time as mobile phones (Europe); and then Region 3 where mobile phones reached most people before the internet (Asia, South America, Africa). The timing of the adoption of the internet versus the mobile phone within a region affects the relationship that region's citizens have with their phone; and therefore should govern the services that will be used there. This could explain why cell phone services like video are ignored in the US while kids in India use their phones to download music for their mp3 players. Because people in the US are ultra-connected with web services and the data they can find on the web through their computers, they don't feel compelled to access the web from their phones.
Hunting ranch expands its operations
RED BLUFF - Things are a changing, even after 40 years providing California's finest venue for southern-style bobwhite quail hunting at Red Bank Ranch. Say it can't be true. "It's actually a change for the better," said Brian Riley, owner of Red Bank Ale & Quail Gamebird Club. "Our new name is Red Bank Ale & Quail Outfitters to reflect our expanded hunting properties and the variety of birds and big-game hunts that we offer to the public." .
Jetboating across the world
Dragging jet boats halfway across the world in containers is not most peoples idea of a relaxing holiday. Its pretty costly, for one thing. But the adventurous spirit runs deep for Ashburtons Duncan Storrier and the handful of other jet boaters really passionate about the sport. That passion has taken them halfway across the world and back twice, and this time, New Zealanders will get to experience it on the small screen. Grant Shimmin caught up with Storrier and some of his fellow adventurers.
Mention jet boating and for most people you conjure up visions of super-fast craft racing down relatively calm rivers with towering, rocky buttresses alongside, which the driver seems intent on sticking you into on a fairly regular basis only to show just how manoeuvrable and nimble the craft is by pulling well clear of any danger, seemingly just split seconds from disaster.
Hawk fundraiser Saturday
The chance to be part of a potential entry in the Guinness Book of Records is just one of the activities planned Saturday at Hawk Flight 2007 and Earth Festival at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. Now in its 10th year, the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also includes Hawk Drop, a giant balloon filled with origami hawks created by local fourth-graders, bands and wildlife entertainment and a Kids Korral for young children. George Stratman, director of Woodleaf Outdoor School, is the master of ceremonies. Admission is a $1 donation or at least one empty aluminum can per person. Last years event raised about $4,000, said Gennis Zeller, executive director of the Woodleaf Outdoor Education Foundation. Most of the money raised is used for the next years event so children and their families come for free, Zeller said.
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