(Reuters) – The social networking phenomenon has nowhere to go but up as computer use becomes more mobile, according to leading figures in the development of the popular sites Facebook and Twitter. "Two to five years from now, the whole question of what other social networks you use will be moot, because it will all be social," Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, said in Boston on Thursday. "Social is becoming the frame, the filter to a lot of … Read More

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(Marketing-Interactive) – After revolutionising the social media space, Facebook is widely tipped to announce its move into email for its 500 million-strong user base globally. Overseas reports say Facebook will announce its move later today. The focus on email is being touted as a bold one to take over internet giants Google, Yahoo! or Microsoft's Hotmail. Also likely is a partnership with Microsoft to explore possible tie-ups to bring together … Read More

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A moment ago someone sent me a link for document conversion program, from PDF to Word. It only works only with Windows OS. Here is the link. http://www.convertpdftoword.org/ … Read More

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MisterCurrency.com is a resource website comparing various currency-related transactions, travel money products, brokers quotation requests for international fund transfers.

Singapore, October 18th 2010 – Interexpat Pte. Ltd. today launched MisterCurrency.com. Its aim is to assist users in saving time and money by comparing a wide range of currency exchange and money transfer products and services in one place.

The free to use website offers a comprehensive choice of products and service providers to help consumers make informed decisions when transferring money to another country or exchanging currencies.

“It was a good way to leverage on the strong and trusted relationships we have built with our currency specialist partners and as such to offer the user greater insights on currency transactions and money saving tools,” said Sébastien Deschamps, co-founder, Interexpat.

The new website launch is also supported by a strong social media campaign, created by an interaction with active bloggers in the industry highlighted on the website as well as a disruptive Facebook campaign offering users to become “Fans” of their currencies.

The “I *heart* my currency” campaign stretches across more than 50 currencies and as many active Facebook Fan Pages, offering the users a discussion platform, a place to follow the worldwide currency supporters race as well as valuable information.

“We wanted to showcase the growing expertise of our team in social media management and at a time where currency wars are making the headlines across the globe we thought that to throw in a little bit of love and support would certainly be very much welcomed,” adds Sébastien Deschamps.

MisterCurrency.com comes with an extensive offering of detailed articles as well as a comparison of products and services ranging from Travel money cards to Business foreign exchange.

Media Contact

Sébastien Deschamps

Interexpat Pte Ltd

tel: + 65 6479 6469

Email: contact @ expatfinder.com

About Interexpat & MisterCurrency.com

French and French-American co-founders Francois and Sébastien Deschamps are currently working on innovative solutions for consumers around the world. MisterCurrency.com and ExpatFinder.com are managed by their co-founded Singapore based company: Interexpat Pte Ltd.. For more information visit: www.MisterCurrency.com

In my last post, we saw this guy who floats mid-air to promote KLM's comfortable seats. Who is this guy and how does he do it? The stunt man is a Norwegian magician named Ramana. He constructed a metal “chair” that was bolted to the stage, sat on it and then had his clothes put on over the “chair”. Clever, huh? Here’s Ramana performing another stunt, we love the way he makes people stop and think…and then smile. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/wa … Read More

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This cool stunt by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at Manchester Airport in the UK had a lot of people gawking in awe. The proposed passenger sits and reads his newspaper while seemingly sitting on an invisible chair. Folks passed their hands underneath and around him and couldn’t believe their eyes! How do you think they did it? I'll tell you in my next post. … Read More

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I am not sure what job was she applying for but this is definitely NOT the way to treat people. —-UK – A British female jobseeker with 30 tattoos and 20 piercings was told to "put a bag over her head" if she wants to be hired. Hayley O'Neil, 23, went to recruitment firm Jobcentre Plus in Blackburn Lancashire in search of a job, only to be put down by her consultant, reported UK Telegraph. Her interviewer had told her, "On first impressions, do … Read More

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(Mashable) — Some folks at the Hacker publication 2600 decided to compile a list of words that are restricted by Google Instant. Except in extreme and special cases, Google is known for anything but censorship, but as we've said before, there are some terms the web giant's new instant search feature won't work with. We understand Google's intentions; the team over there is trying to make sure that no one sees pornographic or violent results they … Read More

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(CNN) — Continental Airlines will no longer provide complimentary meals and snacks to economy passengers on domestic flights shorter than 6½ hours and some international flights. On Monday, the airline announced a menu and pricing for its new food-for-purchase offerings, which will debut October 12. "Customers were asking for more variety," said Mary Clark, spokeswoman for Continental. Grilled chicken spinach salad, Asian-style noodle salad and … Read More

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I grew up without any internet right up to my work life. It was then I remembered using that 56.6kbps modem as the window to the world. How times have changed, and I am online almost everyday now. Can I live without the internet for a week? Only if I have to. I'm behind on everything because I've been moving, but I can't possibly let Harrisburg University's week-long social media blackout pass without a comment. I don't k … Read More

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