Month: July 2011

Day in brief – 2011-07-16

  • Shared: no. 365 – @PortlandiaGirl http://bit.ly/mTc3ay #
  • @OnThisIslandMag @CloudFlare I can see the changes from my side already. Quite an improvement I must say! #
  • Weekly shopping time (@ Carrefour) http://4sq.com/qJO0Sa #
  • @justckr You can make #frappe the old fashioned way. Little glass jar with cover + water + instant coffee + sugar. Close. Shake-shake-shake. #
  • @savvides There are like 3 and a half foursquare users in Cyprus. And no deals. Pretty much useless. Just for fun. #
  • Brillian! – 9GAG – Bill O'Reilly Salary in 2010 http://bit.ly/p0Owkc #
  • @savvides they have 10 million globally. The majority I think is in the states. #
  • I want a Beersquare app to check-in all my beers. Now that's an idea! :-) #
  • Business or fun? we'll see. (@ The Ship Inn) [pic]: http://4sq.com/r8bMpQ #

Day in brief – 2011-07-15

  • I'm trying out Sleep Bot Tracker Log. Need to know how little I sleep. Get it from: Android Market http://bit.ly/nXIxLZ #
  • RC Aerial Cam Snow Reel on Vimeo http://bit.ly/pvv1jQ #
  • Shared: Angry protesters call on Christofias to resign http://bit.ly/oG1tO4 #
  • Shared: ‘If the president is not to blame, then who is?’ http://bit.ly/q8ccQh #
  • No power again. (@ FXCC) [pic]: http://4sq.com/oP0pCC #
  • If Cyprus was in USA we'd have some power cuts related app for iPhone/Android by now. Social or not. #
  • New note : Gandi.net – Domain names – Domain names Registration http://bit.ly/nqpmqa #
  • Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access is even worse than the MS Outlook itself. I think there must be something wrong with me… #
  • @titanas They blogged about it a few days ago. http://t.co/IQ0kMoS #
  • @alex_mamchenkov thanks, but no thanks :) #
  • In 1902, the first electrical air conditioning unit was invented by Willis Haviland Carrier in New York. Wikipedia – http://bit.ly/qpFWuY #
  • @RockCyprus I don't have to imagine that. I actually work in one. Gladly, I can still use my own Linux laptop. I'd be dead otherwise. #
  • @RockCyprus We have the same. Only MSIE, no Skype or other IMs, limited Web access. No access for workarounds for most ppl. Not me though :) #
  • @OnThisIslandMag Which means he pretty much has a guarantee that he won't be found responsible for this. #
  • @AnnaDrimakis Forbidden by who? #
  • @OnThisIslandMag I think it was just contamination, not radioactive contamination…. #
  • @OnThisIslandMag It didn't even said "spread". Maybe they were talking about contaminating the "crime scene". #
  • @OnThisIslandMag and there is always chemical contamination… #
  • @OnThisIslandMag I'm pretty sure they are talking about toxic chemicals, not radiation. Radiation is very easy to find and confirm. #
  • @OnThisIslandMag I think your website could greatly benefit from @CloudFlare service. I've seen huge performance and user engagement boost. #
  • @OnThisIslandMag It's like a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) with content caching and a security layer. Easy to use. Cheap (free even) #
  • @OnThisIslandMag Once you set it up (easy process), your site will load much faster.Google will push it higher.More people come.Stay longer. #
  • Second power cut kicks me into weekend mode. :-) #
  • @pavlatom Save!!! :) #
  • Harry Potter 7B 3D. It's like secure password these days. (@ Rio Cinema) http://4sq.com/qjO0Og #
  • I just became the mayor of Rio Cinema on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/fpZ4lA #
  • I just unlocked the "Harry Potter" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/n9yrts #

Day in brief – 2011-07-14

  • Shared: Unprecedented number of blood donations http://bit.ly/pdKSDn #
  • Shared: Zygi air quality within limits http://bit.ly/nvDAgW #
  • When System of a Down is shouting through headphones it's impossible to sit still and keep silence. I have to. I'm in the office. :-) #
  • Shared: Our View: An unprecedented public show of anger http://bit.ly/mWb8mJ #
  • @asaliev How did you do it? An official upgrade or a custom ROM? I'm morally preparing myself for an upgrade all day today. :) #
  • @asaliev my only contacts are from Gmail :-) #
  • @asaliev already in progress. Just hope they won't cut the power while I'm doing it. :) #
  • @asaliev I think 'twisted balls' is a more accurate description :) #
  • Upgrading Motorla Defy to Android 2.2 Froyo | Timur Asaliev http://bit.ly/q0zZYv #
  • From Google+: Father and Son present at the first and last mission of Nasa's shuttle http://bit.ly/pmZc6m #
  • Thanks to @asaliev I've upgraded my Android phone to 2.2 without losing any data at all. The phone is much faster now indeed. #
  • In Cyprus, even bus driver himself doesn't know when the bus is coming. Google Maps Adds More Traffic Info http://on.mash.to/oOOl0I #
  • Second power cut for today. Going home. (@ FXCC) http://4sq.com/opFZx4 #

Vasilikos power station is gone. Tough times for Cyprus ahead

Cyprus Mail reports that Vasilikos power station was completely destroyed by the explosion.  But we already sort of knew that.  The questions were more along the line of “What now?”.  Cyprus Mail provides some good analysis as to how this will affect Cyprus in the nearest future.

However the cost of this explosion does not just affect in terms of rebuilding, compensating and repairing. The dynamic effects on companies will ensure a return to deep recession, especially if you factor in the effects of the electricity crisis is having in Cypriot companies. The electricity shortage causes three devastating blows to our economy: reliability, capability and cost.

The lack of reliability in electricity provision is a great drag to the economy. Already power cuts are taking place and sadly it seems that since our electricity system is operating at full capacity the authorities have not been able to announce when and where such cuts should occur. As a result business are already suffering from lost labour time, repairing software and hardware issues relating to cuts, and an ever greater need for technical support, all in a period where the focus has been to cut costs and thus remain competitive with other European companies.

Read the full article for more.