Technology ToDaY

How to choose a digicam.........!!!!

2010-07-20T10:41:00.000-07:00

Digital cameras are classified as compact, superzoom, bridge, system and single-lens reflex models. Their names may not reveal much, but if you are not aware of what's behind them, you may end up making a mistake when buying a digital camera. Digital cameras are so well established that there are a range of different types on the market.

The compact and single-lens reflex (SLR) varieties are the easiest to differentiate. “But all is not as complicated as it appears to be at first glance. Although most compact cameras have a small image sensor, some are capable of zooming up to 15 times closer to the photographed object.

The average resolution of a modern compact camera is between 10 and 14 megapixels. Clauss says the trend at the moment is towards compact cameras equipped with a wide angle lens, a large display and lots of automatic functions.

In general manual functions are the exception to the rule with compact cameras. The depth of field is also very large on a compact. Germany's ‘Computer Bild’ magazine recently compared 12 compact cameras ranging in price from 312 to 436 euros (394 to 550 dollars).

According to the magazine, it appears that even the makers of small cameras are equipping their products with quite powerful lenses. That has led to greater zooms and more range when it comes to setting up shots. Superzoom, or bridge cameras as they are also known, are designed to fill the gap between compact and SLR cameras.

They usually come with a 30x zoom, and in contrast to compact cameras, they allow you to alter aperture size or the exposure settings. Good bridge cameras have an electronic viewfinder. Other useful functions include the option of using a separate flash and the ability to store images in RAW format.

Some versions have a manual zoom ring that allows you to make fine adjustments to the focus. The quality of the lens is usually a compromise between a very large focal length and a small image sensor. Digital system cameras have been on the market for only about two years. Just like an SLR camera you can remove and change the lens on a system camera. Because a system camera has no mirror it is much lighter than a comparable SLR model.

The Micro Four Thirds System (MFT) created by Panasonic and Olympus has set the standards for system cameras. MFT cameras have a live view on their displays. The image sensor in this type of camera is much larger than in a compact camera. The sensor is the same size as those found in SLR cameras at 17.3x13 mm and has a resolution of about 12 megapixels.

Germany's consumer organisation, Stiftung Warentest, conducted a study on system cameras and included a few SLRs for comparison. Of the 25 cameras examined Stiftung Warentest rated 23 as 'good' and the other two were ranked as 'satisfactory.'

However, all of the models took better quality pictures than normal compact cameras. Single-lens reflex cameras with APS-C sensors are very compact in size but are larger than system cameras with interchangeable lenses.

An APS-C sensor is 23x15mm and bigger than that found in a system camera. Thanks to its larger size, the APS-C sensor shows its superiority when photographing bright objects. The sensor also gives you a wider spectrum of options to select different areas of focus.

Sensors tucked into cell phones could map airborne toxins in real time

2010-06-13T23:03:00.000-07:00

A tiny silicon chip that works a bit like a nose may one day detect dangerous airborne chemicals and alert emergency responders through the cell phone network.

If embedded in many cell phones, its developers say, the new type of sensor could map the location and extent of hazards like gas leaks or the deliberate release of a toxin."Cell phones are everywhere people are," said Michael Sailor, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego who heads the research effort.

"This technology could map a chemical accident as it unfolds."In collaboration with Rhevision, Inc., a small startup company located in San Diego, Sailor's research group at UCSD has successfully finished the first phase of development of the sensor and have begun to work on a prototype that will link to a cell phone.

The sensor, a porous flake of silicon, changes color when it interacts with specific chemicals. By manipulating the shape of the pores, the researchers can tune individual spots on the silicon flake to respond to specific chemical traits."It works a little like our nose," Sailor said. "We have a set of sensory cells that detect specific chemical properties.

It's the pattern of activation across the array of sensors that the brain recognizes as a particular smell. In the same way, the pattern of color changes across the surface of the chip will reveal the identity of the chemical."

$100 Tablet PC: Coming Soon

2010-05-28T02:37:00.000-07:00

The nonprofit organization that has tried to produce a $100 laptop for children in the world's poorest places is throwing in the towel on that idea -- and jumping on the tablet bandwagon.

One Laptop Per Child's next computer will be based on chipmaker Marvell Technology Group Ltd's Moby tablet design. Marvell announced a prototype of the device this year and said it costs about $99.

Nicholas Negroponte, founder of One Laptop Per Child, is optimistic his organization will be able to keep the price under $100 in part because Marvell plans to market its tablets widely to schools and health care institutions.

The quirky green and white XO laptop sold by One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) to governments and organizations in countries such as Afghanistan and Uruguay wasn't destined for such a broad audience. OLPC had to repeatedly scale back expectations for how many of the laptops it could produce, and it didn't get the price much below $200, twice the price specified by the device's "$100 laptop" nickname.

The new tablets will have at least one, and maybe two, video cameras. They'll sport Wi-Fi connections to the Internet, "multi-touch" screens and have enough power to play high-definition and 3D video. Marvel hopes to make the screens 8.5 inches by 11 inches, the size of a standard sheet of paper. Unlike Apple Inc's iPad tablet, the device will also work with plug-in peripherals such as mice.

Cellphones with highest radiation

2010-05-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Do cellphones cause brain cancer, dementia or have other side effects? Though there have been numerous studies on this, the verdict remains unclear. For, some studies reveal long-term side effects of cellphone usage, others term them as mere hype.

However, it is largely certain that cellphones do emit radiation. In fact, some analysts are now of the view that all cellphones should compulsorily display their radiation levels. US-based environmental group EWG recently published a list of phones with high levels of RF radiation. The list, which appeared on CNET, includes some of the most popular smartphone models from companies like LG, Motorola, Blackberry and Samsung.

The study is based on SAR or Specific Absorption Rate. SAR according to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association is "a way of measuring the quantity of radio frequency (RF) energy that is absorbed by the body.

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Is your privacy protected online?

2010-05-02T04:38:00.000-07:00

Is your privacy protected online? Find out the answer to this question too late, and you could be facing some serious hassles: identity theft, compromised financial information, or simply dozens of annoyances coming through your inbox in the form of spam.

That's why the best way to ensure that your privacy is protected in cyberspace is to take precautionary steps beforehand. Here are a few.

Keep personal information personal :
There are more opportunities than ever to give away personal information online --knowingly or inadvertently. Social networks, forums, blogs -- all encourage interactivity. And, as you get comfortable with your online friends, it's tempting to reveal personal details.

Just remember that when you write something on a social website, its usually there for all to see. So be very careful about what information you divulge about yourself voluntarily.

How closely does your screen name or username resemble your real name? Have you posted your age, location, or other identifying information on any websites? In the course of conversing online, do you routinely drop details about yourself that someone with less than altruistic intentions could use to invade your privacy or compromise your security?

And how about members of your family? Do you have kids who might unwittingly be providing personal information about themselves, you, or your family?

All of the security software in the world won’t protect your privacy if you or your loved ones aren’t careful with personal information online. It’s a good idea to have a chat with family members about what information is and is not acceptable to divulge online to complete strangers

Flying Car may be a reality soon

2010-04-30T22:58:00.000-07:00

Flying cars have always been something typically reserved for science fiction, but they have now come closer to reality.

The department tasked with exploring the concept, Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA), has cleared the Transformer (TX) program. The flying vehicle is currently in motion for military services rather than the everyday motorist.

If the vehicle realizes the capabilities planned, it is possible that by the year 2015 U.S soldiers will have the ability to drive into battle in a flying car, designed to be seated for four that will go 250 miles on a tank of fuel and be able to fly through the air and drive on the ground.

The Transformer will give troops the ability to avoid traditional and unconventional threats such as ambushes and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and road obstructions. The Pentagon has budgeted 54 million dollars so far to develop the concept.

Nintendo to launch 3D DS

2010-04-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

Nintendo Co Ltd plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld game gear that allows users to play three-dimensional (3D) games without using special glasses.

The Japanese firm said the new portable player will be able to play titles created for previous DS models and will be launched in the financial year starting in April.

Nintendo, which competes with Sony Corp and Microsoft Corp in video games, declined to give details such as price and launch dates, but said more information will be announced at the E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles in June.

Sony plans to release 3D titles for its PlayStation 3 game console in time for the planned release of its 3D TVs in June. That game console can be upgraded to become 3D-capable using a software update.

Now Charge mobile... on the run

2010-04-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, you may be able to charge your mobile, laptop and iPod with a few minutes' walk in near future. Scientists at Georgia Tech university have claimed to have developed the first device to tap the power of motion and produce practical amounts of electricity from piezoelectronics.

The team group said piezoelectrics can generate voltages up to 1.26 volts, and can produce even higher voltages, the Discovery Channel reported. "This is a key step to designing technology that will be useful in the near future," said co-author Z L Wang. "Every move you make, every step you take, you can generate electricity. The power output could quickly jump high enough to power iPods and cellphones.

By cramming 20,000 nanowires into three square centimetres, the scientists have created the world's first device powered solely by piezoelectric materials.

A piezoelectric material is something that, when pushed or pulled, generates a mild electrical charge. "Within three to five years piezoeleectric nanowires, woven into a cotton shirt or housed in a shoe heel, could charge a cellphone or laptop battery after even a short walk.

Bike Balloon is Full of Hot Air!

2010-04-21T21:06:00.000-07:00

We keep running into motorcycle riders with tall claims all the time, but this one really takes the cake.

Being touted as the "world's biggest flying bike", this hot air balloon has been made for the promotion of the George White Superbikes racing team from the Land of the Queen, which races in the British Superbike Series.

While the balloon will be used to fly the name of the team high at various venues of the racing series, the sort of statistics that stand by its making are simply mind numbing.

At 37 metres high and 47 metres wide, the balloon was made out of 5500 different patches of fabric, sewed together by over 50 miles of thread!

The balloon has been built to scale, blowing up an average BSB bike 23 times. Ever imagined a 23XL helmet on a rider? That's what we mean when we say that size does matter!

Solar-powered plane makes successful maiden flight

2010-04-07T23:34:00.000-07:00

At the pace of a fast bicycle, a solar-powered plane took to the skies for its maiden flight, passing an important test on the way to a historic voyage around the world, a journey that would not use a drop of fuel.

The Solar Impulse lifted off from a military airport on Wednesday at a speed no faster than 45 kph after briefly accelerating down the runway. It slowly gained altitude above the green-and-beige fields and eventually faded into the horizon as villagers watched from the nearest hills.

There has never been an airplane of that kind that could fly, never an airplane so big, so light, using so little energy.

During yesterday's 90-minute flight, the plane completed a series of turns by gently tilting its black-and-white wings, which are as wide as those of a 747 jumbo jet. It climbed nearly a mile above the Swiss countryside. The weather was sunny, and there was little wind, obvious advantages for a plane so light and dependent on the sun.

Engineers on the $93.5 million project have been conducting short tests since December, taking the plane no higher than 0.6 metre and flying no more than 300 metre in distance.

HCL launches recyclable laptop

2010-04-01T03:57:00.000-07:00

PC maker HCL Infosystems unveiled its new 'ME Series 40' notebook, ओं the occasion of Earth Hour 2010.

The notebook has BFR concentrations of less than 0.1 per cent, which makes the product 100 per cent recyclable and environment-friendly, HCL Infosystems said in a statement.

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are a group of flame retardants, commonly used in electronic products as a means of reducing the flammability of the product.

These chemicals have been increasingly coming under increased criticism for their use in household furnishing as these substances are believed to have harmful effects on humans and animals.

"With the launch of BFR-free HCL ME Series 40, we have reinforced our commitment towards green revolution in the IT hardware market. We are one of the few companies across the globe with a commitment towards sustainability in our vision and mission statement," HCL Infosystems Executive Vice President George Paul said.

The notebook is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and has features like 15.4-inch wide screen, 1.3-megapixel webcam and integrated Bluetooth. It comes loaded with Windows 7 Professional operating system.

Know.......How your email gets hacked

2010-03-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

Joseph Bonneau, a security researcher at the University of Cambridge, insists that attackers can break into at least 1 in every 80 accounts if they get three chances to guess answers.

"The numbers were worse than we thought," the BBC quoted him as saying.

He recommends webmail firms to replace simple answers with more complex tests to confirm a person's identity.

Bonneau teamed up with Mike Just and Greg Matthews, from the University of Edinburgh, to check how frequently attackers can be successful in answering security questions.

The researchers claim that hackers are successful in getting answers to security-check questions correct every 80 accounts, as information people use as answers are often publicly accessible, such as US marriage and birth records which were viewable online for a long time.

He said, "We measured how hard it was to guess answers. Asking what was the name of someone's first grade teacher seems like a secure choice. The problem is that there may be many teachers out there named Mrs Smith."

Bonneau warns that cyber criminals maintain a long lists of e-mail addresses to attack. He added, "They have the big list and most of them they will not get enough access to.

"Webmail was never really designed for security but it is taking on a pretty important security role. Once you have an e-mail account you can take over a lot of other things with it."

However, the researchers believe Webmail firms can tighten their security. Bonneau explained, "They can make guessing a lot harder if they shape the answers that they allow. Such as not letting you register Smith as an answer."

“The chance of guessing three things simultaneously is pretty low.” Websites such as Google, are already sending reset passwords by text message in a bid to protect the account of its users.

Intel Corp has released its newest server chips

2010-03-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

Intel Corp has released its newest server chips, as it seeks to maintain its dominance over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc, and prepare

for an expected rise in demand.The new microprocessors, designed to power both servers and high-end desktop PCs, are the first of Intel's server chips featuring smaller transistors that have helped the company's laptop and desktop chips push stronger performance while eking out better energy efficiency.

Intel also built in security features the company says can encode and decipher files much faster, effectively removing the "encryption tax" or computer performance lost due to protecting files.

The chips will be released under the Xeon product line for servers, and Core i7 for desktop computers, which Intel hopes will gain traction particularly with the entertainment and video game markets.But the biggest opportunity rests with servers, said Intel's general manager of server marketing, Boyd Davis, where an estimated one-third of the market is running on chips made more than four years ago.

Although roughly nine out of 10 of the world's servers contain an Intel brain according to IDC, they are not the only ones vying for those potential server sales.Patrick Patla, general manager of AMD's server division, said the company's newest chips will also offer increases in speed pushed by a dramatic redesign.

"There will be no single bigger performance jump in the history of Opteron than the jump we are going to take from 2009 to 2010," he said, referring to the server chip's product name.AMD's newest chips are due in the next few weeks. It remains to be seen how they will match up against Intel's latest chips.

Data transfer to hit ultra-high speed.

2010-03-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

High-speed data communication isn't so speedy by the time it reaches your video player or smartphone. Lasers may send information flying in tiny bursts of light through optical fibers across oceans and cities. But you're still in the electronic slow lane when you're transferring high-definition videos or other large files between devices.

Then the content travels only at the rate permitted by the USB or other cord. But soon, some data exchanges between consumer gadgets may travel at the higher rate of fiber optics, letting people transfer a Blu-ray version of “Gone With the Wind,” for example, or the complete family photo archive in less than a minute.

Later this year, Intel will introduce its Light Peak fiber optic link, in a bid to replace USB and other electrical cables that now connect computers with digital cameras, music players, smartphones and dozens of other devices, said Jason Ziller, Intel's director for the optical input-output program office.

Light Peak optical cable technology, which includes computer chips and miniature lasers, will be available to manufacturers later this year, he said, for installation in products next year. Prices are not yet available from Intel.

The first version of the optical cable will transmit 10 gigabits per second of data both ways, and is expected to scale to 100 gigabits a second in the next decade, Ziller said. By contrast, the high-bandwidth USB 2.0 cables now in wide use have a rate of 480 megabits a second. Optics may also get a boost from new technology that is still in the laboratory and is intended to integrate lasers directly into silicon chips as they are manufactured.

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research group has achieved a breakthrough, creating lasers directly on silicon chips as part of their manufacturing, said Professor Lionel Kimerling. He has developed lasers made from germanium, a material used in advanced silicon chip manufacturing processes.

Cloud Computing

2010-03-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

Let's say you're an executive at a large corporation. Your particular responsibilities include making sure that all of your employees have the right hardware and software they need to do their jobs. Buying computers for everyone isn't enough -- you also have to purchase software or software licenses to give employees the tools they require.

Whenever you have a new hire, you have to buy more software or make sure your current software license allows another user. It's so stressful that you find it difficult to go to sleep on your huge pile of money every night. Soon, there may be an alternative for executives like you. Instead of installing a suite of software for each computer, you'd only have to load one application.

That application would allow workers to log into a Web-based service which hosts all the programs the user would need for his or her job. Remote machines owned by another company would run everything from e-mail to word processing to complex data analysis programs. It's called cloud computing, and it could change the entire computer industry.

In a cloud computing system, there's a significant workload shift. Local computers no longer have to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to running applications. The network of computers that make up the cloud handles them instead.

Hardware and software demands on the user's side decrease. The only thing the user's computer needs to be able to run is the cloud computing system's interface software, which can be as simple as a Web browser, and the cloud's network takes care of the rest.

Nanoscience

2010-03-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Nanoscience has the potential to become the sunrise sector in the years ahead. “From converting sunlight into power, to targeting a drug to a single malignant cell, from creating sensors in the form of biochip to the ability to produce garments which can act as a chemical shield, possibilities are immense in this (nanotechnology) domain.

In the field of nanoscience, it is material versus molecule. Nanoscientists operate from either of these major vantage points. Some are excited about the behaviour of materials, when brought down to nano levels. In other words, nanoscientists deal with reducing materials to nanosizes and observing the changes in their properties and behaviour.

A leading scientist, contends that, “material such as gold, which is chemically inert at normal scales, can serve as a potent chemical catalyst at nanoscales. Much of the fascination with nanotechnology stems from these different phenomena that matter exhibits at the nanoscale.”

On the other hand, another group of scientists are interested in using nanoscience to assemble individual atoms into a desired molecule so as to evolve molecular-level machines.

But research in this domain is very much in its infancy the world over, and India has negligible presence in the area.

One millionth of a millimetre or 10-9 m, is a nanometre, and study of matter at that level is nanotechnology. Initiated as an idea by Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman in the early 1950s, nanotechnology caught up as a separate discipline only during the early 90s. The nanotechnology initiative set up in 2000, by the US federal government played a crucial role in providing seed funding for long-term research in the area. It has also caught up well in Europe. India was one of the early entrants in the domain, thanks to the pioneering work of Prof. CNR Rao, Linus Pauling Research Professor at JNCASR. As a field of study nanoscience is truly interdisciplinary in nature.

The nature and structure of the course depends upon the area of specialisation that the course focuses on. Normally, the three chief divisions of nanotech are nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and nanobiotechnology. And the concentration of courses would be a function of your specialisation

OCZ Unveils Flex-II DDR 2 RAM Series

2008-10-10T06:40:00.000-07:00

OCZ Technology has unveiled the Flex II memory series, designed for the enthusiast-level market. These premium modules run at incredibly fast DDR2-1150 speeds for high-performance systems with integrated water-cooling.

This new product offers enthusiasts the thermal management innovation of hybrid water and passive cooling.
The OCZ Flex II heat management solution enables high-frequency memory to operate within an optimal balance of extreme speeds and low latencies without the high temperatures that inhibit or damage the module. Each PC2-9200 Flex II memory module features thermal management technology.

Combining an effective new heatspreader design with integrated liquid injection system and dedicated channels directly over the module’s ICs, Flex II effectively dissipates heat produced by high-speed memory. This was engineered with a unique "flexible" design to give enthusiasts the option to run the modules passively or water cooled via the thick array of aluminum fins, and the concurrent use of both options promotes maximum heat dissipation.Cost and availability is unknown as of now.

STRIPY MUSIC STUDIO

2008-07-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

From wall systems to PC speakers, we've come a long way over the past decade. We may take this progress for granted, but the fact is we owe a lot to technowizards who helped make the transition. The latest device to undergo upgrades is the portable speaker! It's not radically new, perhaps, but the advances are still encouraging.

Portable speakers need to be small and light enough to carry around, and powerful enough to be able to sustain the mood in a hotel room. I have seen some devices worth mentioning, but the one I'm talking about marks a comfortable equilibrium. Yes, the Stripy Music Studio speakers can be your perfect travel companion – they are small, stylish (very important) and offer great sound. They are ideal for your office computer too.

The speakers comprise two satellites and a volume hub. The satellites incorporate a cool swivel design that allows you to focus sound in any direction. Or you can just keep them upright. I like the compact form factor, but I don't like the fact that they can't be charged for remote playback. No electricity, no music. This sucks, so kindly look elsewhere if you plan to go camping.

Each satellite has room at the bottom to store the cables running out of them. Talking of cables, you may constantly run the risk of entangled wires. All the connections are hosted on the volume hub; three of them actually. This includes inputs from each speakers, and one DC slot for the power.

I like the cool purple ring that illuminates when the speakers are powered on. All you need to do is press and hold down the white dome on the volume hub until it turns purple. This also happens to be the volume knob: press it once and it will turn blue, and you can control the bass level. Green means treble.

That's all there is to these speakers really. A 3.5mm plug allows you to listen to music on MP3 players, your phone if it takes a 3.5mm jack, or, as I mentioned earlier, your computer. Both left and right speakers come with 1.5m cables.

Media Extender Links PC to TV

2008-06-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

Here's the formula for the gadget of the year: a device that delivers Internet video on the TV. It sounds simple, but no one has really cracked this market, which should be huge.

Apple Inc., Sony Corp., Netgear Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Netflix Inc. are some of the big tech names angling in on it.

Not to be outdone, Microsoft Corp. has supplied hardware partners like Cisco Systems Inc. and D-Link Corp. with updated software and blueprints for the Extender for Windows Media Center, a box you put in your entertainment center and connect to your TV.

You control the extender with a remote, gaining access not only to the movies, music and photos stored on the PC, but also some free web videos and subscription movie services.

The first generation of extenders came out in 2005 for use with Windows XP, causing little excitement. The updated boxes, which work only with Windows Vista, started coming out in January.

Unfortunately, it's likely this generation of extenders will be met with as little enthusiasm as the first one. Maybe some other company, like Apple, will be the one to really spark people's interest in this category.

The main flaw is Microsoft's approach: it makes the software, and lets others build the hardware and provide services like web video. It's nice of Microsoft to let others get a piece of the action, but it makes for a poorly integrated mess of a system. You can't afford that in this category, which consumers are only just figuring out.

And speaking of figuring things out, Apple didn't exactly help by naming its competing extender, which came out last year, 'Apple TV'. But that device is dead easy to use, because Apple makes the software and the hardware. It sells the movies that play on it.

The remotes for these devices are perhaps the best illustration of their differences. Apple TV's remote has six buttons. The DMA 2200's remote has 48, many of them with cryptic little symbols. There's a large numeric keypad, while the oft-used Back button is tiny.

Apple TV lets you watch iTunes movies and YouTube videos. The Windows extender shows some clips selected by Microsoft, and works with Web movie rental services like Vongo, each of which has its own, sometimes confusing interface.

The funny thing is that Microsoft does have its own online video rental service that's easy to use and works well, but it's only for the Xbox360 game console.

The 360 also can do everything an extender can, and it's only a little more expensive, so it looks like a good value. But the console's cooling fans sound like a miniature vacuum cleaner, so it's understandable if people who are not gamers balk at it.

Unlike most Xbox 360 models and the Apple TV, the extenders don't have their own hard drives – all the content is streamed from the PC the moment before it's shown on the TV set. That means the speed of the connection is critical.

The extender can connect to a router via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet, but the connection between the router and the PC is equally important.

Data Logger.

2008-06-02T03:34:00.000-07:00

A data logger (also datalogger or Data recorder) is an electronic device that records data over time or in relation to location either with a built in instrument or sensor or via external instruments and sensors. Increasingly, but not entirely, they are based on a digital processor (or computer). They generally are small, battery powered and portable.

Basically three types of instruments are commonly used for collecting and storing data. They are

1) Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems

2) Chart Recorders and

3)Dataloggers

Data loggers are normally more economical than chart recorders. They offer more flexibility and are available with a greater variety of input types. Most data loggers collect data which may be directly transferred to a computer. Although this option is available with some recorders, it normally adds significant expense to the recorder price.

Data acquisition systems offer a great deal of flexibility and are certainly attractive when high sample rates are required, however, since they require connection or installation into a computer, the computer must also be present and active when collecting the data. Data loggers can collect data independently of a computer. Data is normally collected in non-volatile memory for later download to a computer. The computer does not need to be present during the data collection process. This makes them ideally suited for applications requiring portability.

Data loggers vary between general purpose types for a range of measurement applications to very specific devices for measuring in one environment only. It is common for general purpose types to be programmable however many remain as static machines with only a limited number of changeable parameters.

The recording duration is dependent on the memory capacity of the data logger and the desired sample rate. To determine the duration divide the memory capacity (number of samples the device can record) by the sample rate. As an example assume that a given data logger can store 10,000 samples. If it is desired to record 2 samples every minute, the data logger can run for 10,000/2 or 5,000 minutes (about 3.5 days). If the sample rate was cut in half (1 sample per minute), the recording period would double to 7 days.

1.1 Data logger Types:

a. Miniature Single Input Data Loggers:

Miniature single input data loggers are generally low cost loggers dedicated to a specific input type. These types of data loggers are often used in the transportation industry. A typical application would be to include a temperature data logger in a shipment of food products to insure that the food temperature does not exceed acceptable limits.

In addition to temperature miniature data loggers are available for a large variety of input types.

b. Fixed Mount Multi-Channel Data Loggers:

Fixed input loggers have a fixed number of input channels which are generally dedicated for a specific type of input. OMEGA offers fixed input data loggers ranging from one to 8 channels.

c. Handheld Multi-Channel Data Loggers:

Handheld multi-channel loggers are commonly used in applications where the data logger is to be carried from one location to another.

They are also commonly used in benchtop or laboratory environments. In addition to storing data internally some models even contain on board printers which can produce an immediate hardcopy of the data.

d. Modular Data Loggers:

A modular data logger is configurable and expandable through the use of plug-in modules. The modules are normally field configurable and the user has the option of adding as many channels to satisfy the application requirement.

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2008-06-02T03:02:00.000-07:00

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Technical School

2008-04-05T07:49:00.000-07:00

Are you simply looking to further your career with a technical degree?

If your answer is yes, then maybe you may want to consider upgrading your skills and education in a technical school to help you get your career on the track. There are many tech schools and IT programs available these days. If you confuse to find the best one, it is better for you to visit tech-training-schools.org.

Basically, they believe in a quality education, one that matches your career goals with the needs of today's job market.

There you can read everything you want to know about the different IT programs, it training and the technical schools.

Penis Enlargement

2008-04-04T03:04:00.000-07:00

Penis enlargement is a topical debate these days because it poses an interesting problem. On one hand, a lot of men think that their penis cannot be enlarged and that all penis enlargement products are scams.

On the other hand, it's getting impossible to ignore the huge amount of medical evidence that penis enlargement has indeed worked for many satisfied customers. That's why so many men are torn between their disbelief and cynicism and the very real desire to get a bigger penis that would make them feel better about themselves.

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2008-04-04T02:48:00.000-07:00

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Nasa found smallest black hole.

2008-04-03T04:28:00.000-07:00

Nasa scientists have identified the smallest black hole ever found - less than four times the mass of our sun and about the size of a large city.

But the mini-black hole, dubbed J1650, could still stretch a person into a "strand of spaghetti" with its pull, the researchers told a meeting in Los Angeles.

This black hole is really pushing the limits. For many years astronomers have wanted to know the smallest possible size of a black hole.
It would likely be stronger than bigger black holes found at the centers of galaxies. If someone ventured too close to J1650, its gravity would "stretch your body into a strand of spaghetti".

Like other black holes, it was formed by a star that ran out of fuel and shut down, collapsing due to its own gravity.

It measures the oscillation of hot gas piling up near the black hole as it sucks in matter, they told a meeting in Los Angeles of the American Astronomical Society High-Energy Astrophysics Division.

The new black hole has a mass of 3.8 suns and would be about 15 miles across, they estimate. "This makes the black hole one of the smallest objects ever discovered outside our solar system," Shaposhnikov said.

The smallest black hole previously identified was GRO 1655-40, with a mass of about 6.3 Suns. "Amazingly, equations from Albert Einstein predict that a black hole with 3.8 times the mass of our sun would be only 15 miles across - the size of a city," Nasa said in a statement.

Global Positioning System

2008-03-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a technology that is capable of pinpointing your exact location anywhere on the planet. Of course, it's not always that simple and there's more to it than being a way for guys to avoid asking for directions. We’re sure most of you techies must be well-versed with GPS since it’s become increasingly popular in India, but we thought it wouldn't be out of place to offer some basic information about it and what it can (or can't) do for you.

Integration of GPS with mobile phones didn't take long. It's still nascent in India, but quickly making progress. Maps offered have to be approved by the Government of India, and even then there's no guarantee that it will work, given the enthusiasm with which we keeping digging up our streets... think there's oil beneath, or gold?

How it Works
GPS works on satellite imaging, so you will need to be out in the open (it won’t work indoors). GPS is operated by the US Department of Defense, but other countries are beginning to build their own infrastructure. GPS is especially useful in the aviation and automotive industry, but we’re concerned with handheld GPS systems available in mobile phones such as asusP535 nokia 66and 6120.

If you're the outdoorsy sort who drives around, or do a lot of traveling on the job, it’s good to know where you are and what you’re getting into right? The Nokia Navigator, for instance, provides that can be downloaded before you embark on your tour. Obviously, this will be less sophisticated than the GPS technology used by fleet management companies, but then it comes in a smaller package and you don’t need an additional device.

Finding Your Way
You can do a lot with a mobile handset loaded with an inbuilt GPS system. For starters, you can simply plot a route from your location to any place on the map. The drawback is that the place you wish to visit should be on the map as a POI (Point of Interest), or be a location you have saved previously.

Of course, GPS systems need to be fleshed out before use, and for basic navigation purposes your mobile GPS can only get your so far. The system takes no cognizance of roads in repair, so what may seem like a perfectly normal routing could go awry.

To top it all, we have unorganized and incoherent naming standards, with most roads not having proper names. For example, if you’re a Mumbaikar you’ll probably know where Hill Road in Bandra is, but on a GPS map you may not find it all. Besides, there’s more than one way you can reach your destination from anywhere in a city.

If you're on foot you can take the shortest route indicated. If traveling by vehicle you can do the same, but this might not take into account how big or small (or congested) the roads are. Some GPS-enabled handsets have an 'easiest route' option, which plots the most sensible route to your destination keeping in mind only the main roads etc.

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2008-03-11T03:42:00.000-07:00

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Paint to generate electricity

2008-03-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

A lick of solar-power paint could see the roofs and walls of warehouses and other buildings generate electricity from the sun, if research by UK researchers pays off.

The scientists are developing a way to paint solar cells onto the steel sheets commonly used to clad large buildings. Steel sheets are painted rapidly in steel mills by passing them through rollers.

A consortium led by Swansea University, UK, hopes to use that process to cover steel sheets with a photovoltaic paint at up to 40 square metres per minute.

The paint will be based on dye-sensitised solar cells.

Instead of absorbing sunlight using silicon like conventional solar panels, they use dye molecules attached to particles of the titanium dioxide pigment used in paints.

While less efficient than conventional cells, dye-based cells do not require expensive silicon, and can be applied as a liquid paste.

Zebronics MP3 DJ Gamma and Uno

2008-02-23T01:30:00.000-08:00

Zebronics recently launched a couple of low-end, really cheap MP3 players called Gamma and Uno that are listed on its website as well. The lack of any details, however, could cause a bit of a problem if you're keen on a purchase. We managed to get these bare-bones players for testing, and here's what we found...

MP3 DJ Gamma
It looks as if Zebronics actually beat Creative to the punch – the Gamma, with an integrated speaker, was released before the stone plus(ith speaker) put in an appearance. Of course I wasn’t able to pit the two against each other as we haven’t got the latter for review yet.

Form Factor
Even with the minimal information at hand, I can tell you that while the Gamma is as heavy as the Zen Stone Plus, it's smaller, though not slimmer. It has a 1-inch OLED dual color display encased in a very scratch-prone plastic screen. At the side of the screen is the integrated speaker and below that is the Play/Pause key, which also functions as a Power key.

On the top you’ll find a Power switch (real one this time!) followed by volume control keys and a Menu key. On the bottom are the navigation keys that let you skip tracks and adjust the volume. Beside them is a 3.5mm earphone socket. One side has a MiniUSB port and the other has a clasp to attach a neck strap or keychain.

Performance
The Gamma, which is compatible with MP3 and WMA formats, doesn't offer too many features. It has no radio or voice recorder. There's an external speaker, true, but it's not loud enough to entertain an audience. I wasn’t too happy with the bundled earphones. They were comfy in my ears but didn’t handle the volume very well when peaked. For some reason this seems to be a problem with a lot of the smaller companies and their players. I recommend that you get your own set of earphones. Even iPod earphones.

Navigation is a cinch once you get a hang of the controls. For additional control of music quality, you have the option to use the available EQ presets. Thankfully they do make a difference. Unfortunately the lack of a manually customizable EQ is a bit of a downer. Transferring files is easy since it’s a matter of a simple copy-paste, and the transfer itself is quick. Poor battery life is a major drawback – I was able to get only 8-9 hours of nonstop music and that just doesn’t cut it.

The Bottomline
Though the player is decently priced at around Rs 2,000 for 1GB, the poor battery life fouls up things. On the plus side it makes an affordable gift since the music output and quality aren't so bad. It’s small and lightweight and has a provision for a neck strap. So, on the whole, it’s an okay product.

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2008-02-14T04:38:00.000-08:00

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2008-02-14T04:24:00.000-08:00

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Astronomers are trying to make biggest telescope

2008-02-09T02:01:00.000-08:00

A telescope arms race is taking shape around the world. Astronomers are drawing up plans for the biggest, most powerful instruments ever constructed, capable of peering far deeper into the universe and further back in time than ever before.

The building boom, which is expected to play out over the next decade and cost billions of dollars, is being driven by technological advances that afford unprecedented clarity and magnification. Some scientists say it will be much like switching from regular TV to high-definition.

In fact, the super-sized telescopes will yield even finer pictures than the Hubble Space Telescope, which was put in orbit in 1990 and was long considered superior because its view was freed from the distorting effects of Earth's atmosphere. But now, land-based telescopes can correct for such distortion.

Just the names of many of the proposed observatories suggest an arms race: the Giant Magellan Telescope, the Thirty Meter Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope, which was downsized from the OverWhelmingly Large Telescope. Add to those three big ground observatories a new super eye in the sky, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2013.

With these proposed giant telescopes, astronomers hope to get the first pictures of planets outside our solar system, watch stars and planets being born, and catch a glimpse of what was happening near the birth of the universe.

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2008-02-09T01:53:00.000-08:00

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2008-02-09T00:42:00.000-08:00

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2008-02-03T22:25:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered how iphone’s cool features works ? How new laptops can protect their hard disk when it falls down ? How we get crisp images from a cameras even if we shake the device ? The answer is accelerometer.

Accelerometer in essence is not a new technology. Its been on the desk of researchers and scientists well from 1990s, but only recently with the help of latest technologies small scale accelerometers were made so that it can be used in the devices above mentioned.

Accelerometers are a special kind of device called MEMS- Micro Electro Mechanical System. There are various types of accelerometers. A simple one is having a cantilever beam which is suspended and some complex sensing circuitry. It converts the acceleration (force) to displacement which is then measured. New technology accelerometers looks nothing but like an IC (Integrated Circuit). It consists of a bubble producing system. It heats the gas bubble and another system senses the location of the hot bubble as the accelerometer is accelerated or tilted.

The application and use of new technology accelerometers are endless. Lets begin with the much awaited gadget of 2007, iphone.

Apple Iphone uses accelerometer to sense the tilt of the phone, so that it can switch from portrait and landscape modes.

New phones from Nokia such as 5500 uses accelerometers for many things. A small tap on the phone can control the music in phone. Nokia N95 and 70 also uses accelerometers. N95’s accelerometer function can be accessed even by third party software, but in N70 they use it only for tilt sensing in camera mode.

Sony Ericsson use accelerometers in a wide range of phones. In their phones you just need to shake the phone to change tracks. There are J2ME games incorporating accelerometer functions.

Are you tired, there are lot more to come, read along if you are that brave.

The Wii was a headache for the big players like Sony (PS) and Microsoft (Xbox). The Wii remote incorporate accelerometer for measuring tilt and movement so that it can be complemented on the screen.

Famous shoe brands such as Nike uses it to determine speed, distance of the runner. They attach the accelerometer in their shoes which does the sensing part. The result is shown on some device such as watch, which are also produced by Nike.

Tiny new technology which helps iphone, digital cameras do wonders.

Leading laptops have a security feature that claims it uses new technology to protect the data at all cost, even if the laptop falls down. Wonder how ? Here also they use the accelerometer, which is obvious. So when the laptop falls down, the accelerometer picks the motion and the write current is turned off, so that the disk remains scratch free.

Cam coders and digital cameras use accelerometers for image stabilization and anti-blur capturing. They “snap” the CCD sensors in the cameras if they detect a movement.

Accelerometers are in automotive for quite long. Its with the help of this device that air bags work. Any quick reduction in speed, ie a negative acceleration, will trigger the air bags.

Variable Frequency Transformers

2008-02-03T22:15:00.000-08:00

With Variable Frequency Transformer power transfer can be done smoothly without noise.

America cannot produce all the power it drinks. It has to get help from its neighboring countries like Mexico to satisfy her. So power transfer between two grids must take place.

Circuits employing semi conductor devices were used for this purpose. But there is a problem. The power flowing in grid is in the form of AC-alternating current. This AC cannot be controlled using semiconductors. For that purpose we convert the AC to DC-Direct Current. Using the circuits we can alter any parameters of the power such as amplitude, frequency, phase etc. After that, DC is converted back to AC, ie we synthesize AC. But this AC is not as good as natural AC. The problem is harmonic distortions. As we change DC to AC a spike appears at each pulse, which is a noise and is undesired, but hard to eliminate.

With the help of new technology, VFT-Variable Frequency Transformers can do this. Variable Frequency Transformers can convert this power to and from grids without converting the power into DC thus eliminating the harmonic distortions. Another advantage with VFT is that we can have infinite phase shifts between the two powers where as in conventional devices we could have only few predefined phase shifts.

Even though VFTs employs latest technology, someone looking at the Variable Frequency Transformer will recognize it as a hydro generator. In fact AEP-American Electric Power, who has currently installed a VFT between Mexico-US grid, buys it from the same manufacturers who makes standard hydro generators.

Although Variable Frequency Transformers looks like a hydro generator, it seems like VFT has hydrophobia . There is not a drop of water involved here, although it is a hydro generator. The rotor of the Variable Frequency Transformer, is a big three phase electro-magnet which is connected to one grid and the stator, another three phase winding,a stationary winding which is connected to the other grid. When power starts to flow, the phase difference between stator and rotor cause the motor to rotate. The rotor shaft is connected to another motor, called a control motor. We apply torque on the shaft and can rotate the motor in any direction and the direction of the motor determines the direction of power flow. The Variable Frequency Transformer is like a phase shifter having infinitesimally small steps. Wonderful technology isnt it ?

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2008-01-31T09:07:00.000-08:00

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2008-01-31T08:33:00.000-08:00

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2008-01-31T06:59:00.000-08:00

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2008-01-31T05:25:00.000-08:00

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2008-01-28T07:50:00.000-08:00

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At their site,there are wide range of stylish glass for you to choose from.Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical has categories of your choice within the budget, style and guaranteed quality products at low prices.

They actually sell glasses directly from their manufacturing stores without ever going through middlemen. That explains why you can purchase them at such an incredible rate and that of high quality.

Casinos Online

2008-01-28T07:06:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for an online casino than you got to visit them one by one to find a suitable online casino.There are lots of casino's site but if you don't want to waste your time by serching here and there than there is the one of the best site that is Gamblux.com.So If you want a quality casino, then Gamblux.com is the place for you.

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Gamblux.com can help you locate the smoothest path to a great casinos gamblux, through information, bonus offers, and a huge collection of casino reviews.Easy to navigate, and made it simple for me to find all of the online gambling goodies the site had to offer.Moreover the site’s design, its content, the variety of games it offers players etc. is absolutely fabulous.

Play Slots.

2008-01-28T07:01:00.000-08:00

There is site that I will recommend you for playing online slots sloterix that is Sloterix.com, it is one of the oldest slot machine site over the net.There are now thousands of online slots available on the Internet. Yes, the Net is now also offering casino slots for people like you.

And you might just be surprised at how you can enjoy playing them using website game software. At sloterix.com, you can play slots games and other online casino slots sloterix that might interest you.

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You will not only be guaranteed safe playing but also 24/7 support from customer service plus a host of other benefits including information on the history of slot machines to an affiliate program that also allows you to earn money on the referrlas you bring on to the site.So go and play the slots and have fun.

Start Up Financing Service at EZUnsecured

2008-01-20T00:08:00.000-08:00

Thinking of starting a small business? You're on the right track. There's a lot of thinking to be done before you start your own business. Starting a small business is one of those huge, life-altering events. If you want your small business to be successful, you're going to have to work at it. And it's going to have its ups and downs and surprises.People always like to make a quick buck apart from their regular stream.

They get themselves involved in business or starting their own company. But investing in a new company or a start up requires time and lot of money resources to back up. One of the best online sites that offer you hassle-free financial support is EZUnsecured.com.

A site that provides a Start Up Financing and by Start-Up Financing it means a service that funds start-up companies with almost nil processing headaches with wonderful customer service to back up. So CEO's of startup-companies if you are seeing this .. then the next click you make on your mouse should take to the best StartUp Financing service ever. EZUnsecured.com

Advantage term life Insurance

2008-01-19T08:33:00.000-08:00

Advantagetermlife.com is online insurance that provide some quotes that you need like: Smokers, Mortgages, Key Man, Groups, Universal Insurance, Best Rates, Second to Die, Return of Premium.

Have you ever think to purchase Insurance? I know No one wants to think their own death. Buy we must ready, we are all going to pass at sometime or another day. And it could be good thing if we leave something for our family. So you will still be able to take are and give the best of your family even after your death? So let’s start Save Money on Insurance before all the unpredictable things happen to us.

If you want to purchase a cheap insurance, you can open this site http://www.advantagetermlife.com/ You can find some information what kind of types of insurance policies that they provide including:

Term
Whole Life
Universal
Key Man
Second to die
Group Policies
Mortgage
Smokers

So you don’t need to be confused of finding the right policy to meet your lover needs and your needs,

Their online system will then bring up the Insurance Quoting Services
Term Life of over 25 insurance companies and we will listed them in order from the least expensive to the most expensive. When you find the company or companies that make you interest, you will simply fill in our online address form and an application will be sent to you right away. That’s Not difficult!

If you are interested in a whole life policy or a term life policy in any of the other areas covered by advantagetermlife, you will visit the appropriate page and will follow the same simple procedure

a wise consumer usually try to find the best price possible at the proper coverage or Reduce Premiums. You may compare with some Online Insurances in the internet. There are various prices, and in this site you can also check it out the Cash Back Life Insurance,

If you want more information just visit the website http://www.advantagetermlife.com/

Wanna Play Backgammon Online..??

2008-01-19T08:22:00.000-08:00

Hi friends wanna play backgammon ? Then this is a cool website called gammon-fortune .com.

Gammon Fortune is a Online Backgammon site offering backgammon players the latest information about backgammon tournaments and events as well as backgammon software for real money or just for fun. Gammon-Fortune.com is part of the First Maple Online Gaming Entertainment Company.

At Gammon-Fortune.com, underage gambling is strictly prohibited. Gammon-Fortune.com fail-safe system bars all juvenile gambling. Additionally, Gammon-Fortune.com promotes accountability and answerability. Gammon-Fortune.com is a full-fledged member of responsible gaming programs.So play backgammon online ,this site is also available in six languages.

Can't see you, in a crowd!

2008-01-19T02:35:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered why we find it difficult to pick out a familiar face in a crowd? Well, according to a new study, searching for a face in a crowd is difficult in part because images of upright faces interfere with each other, and that the phenomenon might have implications for individuals with face-recognition disorders and visual-attention related ailments.

In the study, the research team conducted five experiments to measure participants’ recognition of a familiar face or house that was located in a crowded display of other faces or houses.

The analysis found that face recognition was more difficult when target faces were surrounded by upright faces (as seen in crowds). This effect was not present for images of houses, or when upside-down faces were used as targets.

The results indicate that searching for a face in a crowd is difficult in part because images of upright faces interfere with each other.
The finding can help scientists develop an artificial visual system that approaches the sophistication of human visual perception.

Drug Rehab Program

2008-01-04T04:14:00.000-08:00

California Drug Rehab Center , provides the most comprehensive and cost effective drug rehab program and drug addiction treatment center of the entire region. Its low cost drug rehab program and alcohol addiction treatment program offers a new life and is just one phone call away! California Drug Rehab Center offers high-quality drug rehab programs and alcohol recovery in a serene setting designed to mix environment with mental and emotional healing.

Alcohol and drug rehab programs offer hope to men and women and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of chemical dependency. Deciding to seek recovery for yourself or someone you care about may be one of the most courageous and life-altering steps you'll ever take.

Drug and alcohol rehab centers should offer a variety of treatment programs that can meet individual needs and offer sustained help. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options. While alcohol and drug addiction progress through predictable stages, each individual's experience has quite personal and unique characteristics. It takes a trained professional, either a physician or therapist specializing in addictions, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment program.

Not all alcohol and drug rehab centers are the same - they can differ significantly in philosophies, program options, credentials, staff skills and qualifications, and cost. The process of selecting the right drug rehab center can be confusing. Most of us don't know exactly what to look for or the questions to ask that will help determine the drug rehab center that's best designed to meet our needs.

As you research and evaluate potential drug free rehab centers , ask however many questions it takes for you to address the following basic considerations - and before you make any final decisions, make sure you feel satisfied that all of your questions have been thoughtfully and thoroughly answered.

What is their philosophy on addiction?
What drug treatment programs are available?
What are the administrators' and staffs' credentials?
How does their treatment program differ from other drug rehabs?
How much will recovery treatment cost?
What services are covered by health insurance?
Do people starting the program come off alcohol and/or drugs cold turkey - and what happens after withdrawal?
How long will it take to complete the drug treatment program?
What types of people do they treat (e.g., ages, men and/or women, socio-economic profile)?
What is the degree of family involvement in the recovery program?
How is the transition back into mainstream society structured?
What is their success rate?
Are they accredited?

Choosing a drug rehab treatment program is choosing to begin a new and better way of life. It's important to remember that, just as alcohol and drug addiction don't happen overnight, neither does the process of becoming alcohol- and/or drug-free. Recovery is an ongoing process and each aspect of life that is affected by alcohol and drug use must be continuously addressed.

DrugRehab.net provides the most successful drug treatment program , with a history of an astounding 76%+ success rate. That means that more than 3 out of 4 of graduates leave clean, and stay clean. This far exceeds that success rate of traditional 12-step programs and other alternative methods of drug rehab.

It lists hundreds of addiction treatment and alcoholism treatment resources at various places.. There are various programs for troubled teens, wilderness camps, and schools for teenagers struggling with early addiction.

Technology to monitor progress in gym

2007-12-21T05:31:00.000-08:00

Finding it hard to count the number of sets and reps you did while lifting weights? Then kiss your problem goodbye, for a new technique helps you to recognise what type of exercise you are doing and how many repetitions have you completed.

The revolutionary technique, designed by Keng-hao Chang, a graduate student of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley and team, uses sensor-embedded gloves and a waistband designed to help make the findings. In the initial tests of the system, the sensors were 85-95 percent accurate in recognising the exercise being performed. And out of 100 repetitions, the system miscounted by fewer than five. People can use this to share their progress with others. They can share their secret and how they do their exercise.

The application itself is very interesting.The system is tied with an online community of exercisers and could lead to a new kind of digital personal trainer that gives real-time tips or warnings on form and posture. It would also connect people with others to help achieve their goals. Workout gloves are fixed with wireless sensors called accelerometers, which track motion in three directions: side to side, up and down, and front and back. The data collected is sent via a wireless connection to a computer, where custom software analyses the information to distinguish a bicep curl from a tricep curl.

Also, another accelerometer on the belt tracks motions in three axes to distinguish whether the exerciser is standing or lying on a bench. This information is helpful because the motion of some exercises - for example a bench press, which works the chest, and the movement of an overhead dumbbell press, which works the shoulders - are quite similar.

However there are number so challenges in front of the system. For example, the sensors need battery power. It would be nice if the devices could be powered just from the movements themselves.

Wanna Concert and Sports Tickets..??

2007-12-21T05:12:00.000-08:00

Are you a theatre fan? Do you like football or you are a sports fanatic? Do you like watching concerts? Are you trying to find Formula 1 Tickets but you think it is impossible to really find one in an affordable price? If you are don't go to the hassle of waiting in line at the main entrance to get your ticket.

Tonight, while browsing the internet, I found a site called Viagogo.co.uk. It is a leading ticket hub in Europe. The company matches buyers and sellers of concert tickets, sports tickets, theatre tickets and more.They are the best source in buying any types of concerts and sports tickets.Viagogo is an online secondary ticket exchange that allows people to buy and sell tickets.

When I first visited this site I couldn’t believe how easy it was for me to find what i was looking for. I was trying to find 3 Tennis Tickets and I was started to believe that I would loose this game. Fortunately a friend of mine told me that Viagogo.co.uk lets you trade live event tickets online, easily and risk-free and I decided to try it. You can find football, horse racing, golf tickets and much more. It’s really easy to find events and see if there are any tickets on offer.

All transactions are safe and secure as well as making it easy and simple to buy or sell your tickets we ensure their safe and prompt delivery with online tracking. Every ticket transaction is supported by their customer service team which is available for you by phone and e-mail seven days a week. So for your concert and sports tickets, look no further than http://www.viagogo.co.uk!

Donate boat

2007-12-21T05:07:00.000-08:00

For making a good society, it is very important that all the people of society remain in a good condition. All people must include number of needy people like widows, orphans, and children at risk, teens, drug addicts and other needy ones. Unless, we are not able to provide help to all these people, we can never think of making a good society.

The good news for all of us is that there are number of good charity organizations like Boat Angel which are helping these needy peoples of the society. All these origination run on charity and therefore need our constant support. However, for many people, it is not possible to give help in the form of money.

For all those people BoatAngel has a great solution of giving old boats in charity. In this way, every one gets benefited easily.Boatangel accepts your boat donations from all over America. Just a phone call will do. Free pick up of your boat or yacht are available in all the states of America. You while doing the charity for the helpless get the tax benefits on the value of your valued assest; the boat. Donate boat and contribute towards a social cause.

They also distribute free DVDs all over the world, ever with free shipping. You too can collect the Children's Animation DVDS from their site. They will definitely motivate your children and make better citizens of tomorrow. Get rid of all your headache of disposing your used boat.

No need to give expensive want ads or no taking to phone calls, neither showing the boat or price haggling. Just pick up the phone and say " I wish to Donate my Boat", rest will be taken care by Boatangel.
They suppy the necessary legal paperwork to settle your claim of tax deductible charitable vehicle donation. Already numbers of people have taking the advantage of this unique charity method for donating their boats and thus helping many needy people.

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab Program

2007-12-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

Stone Hawk , the most comprehensive and cost effective drug rehab program and drug addiction treatment center of the entire region. Its low cost drug rehab program and alcohol addiction treatment program offers a new life and is just one phone call away! Stone Hawk offers high-quality drug rehab programs and alcohol recovery in a serene setting designed to mix environment with mental and emotional healing.

Alcohol and drug rehab programs offer hope to men and women and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of chemical dependency. Deciding to seek recovery for yourself or someone you care about may be one of the most courageous and life-altering steps you'll ever take.Drug and alcohol rehab centers should offer a variety of treatment programs that can meet individual needs and offer sustained help. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options. While alcohol and drug addiction progress through predictable stages, each individual's experience has quite personal and unique characteristics.

It takes a trained professional, either a physician or therapist specializing in addictions, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment program.Not all alcohol and drug rehab centers are the same - they can differ significantly in philosophies, program options, credentials, staff skills and qualifications, and cost. The process of selecting the right drug rehab center can be confusing.

Most of us don't know exactly what to look for or the questions to ask that will help determine the drug rehab center that's best designed to meet our needs.As you research and evaluate potential drug rehab centers , ask however many questions it takes for you to address the following basic considerations - and before you make any final decisions, make sure you feel satisfied that all of your questions have been thoughtfully and thoroughly answered.

What is their philosophy on addiction?
What drug treatment programs are available?
What are the administrators' and staffs' credentials?
How does their treatment program differ from other drug rehabs?
How much will recovery treatment cost?
What services are covered by health insurance?
Do people starting the program come off alcohol and/or drugs cold turkey - and what happens after withdrawal?
How long will it take to complete the drug treatment program?
What types of people do they treat (e.g., ages, men and/or women, socio-economic profile)?
What is the degree of family involvement in the recovery program?
How is the transition back into mainstream society structured?
What is their success rate?
Are they accredited?

Choosing a drug rehab treatment program is choosing to begin a new and better way of life. It's important to remember that, just as alcohol and drug addiction don't happen overnight, neither does the process of becoming alcohol- and/or drug-free. Recovery is an ongoing process and each aspect of life that is affected by alcohol and drug use must be continuously addressed.
Stone Hawk is the most successful drug treatment program , with a history of an astounding 76%+ success rate. That means that more than 3 out of 4 of graduates leave clean, and stay clean. This far exceeds that success rate of traditional 12-step programs and other alternative methods of drug rehab.
The Stone Hawk program is an alternative to traditional 12-step programs, it follows the principles of the Narconon program founded by William Benitez and inspired by L. Ron Hubbard.

Stone Hawk lists hundreds of addiction treatment and alcoholism treatment resources at various places.. There are various programs for troubled teens, wilderness camps, and schools for teenagers struggling with early addiction.

considering plastic surgery????

2007-11-20T01:32:00.000-08:00

Are you considering plastic surgery in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills , California?

At Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, provides you with exceptional surgical care - safely, professionally, and at a reasonable price. We offer breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, breast reduction,liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, facelift surgery, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty or nose surgery and many other surgical and nonsurgical techniques.

Plastic surgery at the Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery Center can change your appearance and give you the confidence you deserve. Having performed thousands of surgeries, it is sensitive to a patient's needs and desires, and will help you get the look you want with state of the art plastic surgery techniques.

Like its fictional Nip/Tuck Rodeo Drive colleagues,it believe this is a wonderful place to do plastic surgery.

Breast Augmentation:
One decision more and more women are making everyday is to have breast augmentation, a surgical procedure that enhances the size of a woment's breasts by using breast implants. The reasons for breast augmentation are usually to enhance the body contour, to bring balance to unevened-size breast, to correct a reduced breast volumen due to pregnancy, or as a reconstructive technique follwing breat surgery. The decision to undergo breast augmentation may result in a more flattering, better proportioned figure, more clothing options, and may enhance your confidence and self-esteem.

Breast Reconstruction:
If you are facing the loss of a breast due to cancer or other disease you may have the option of breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to recreate the contour of your breast, using either a prosthesis or your own tissues. Although reconstructed breast will not look or feel exactly like your natural breast, new medical techniques and devices have made it possible for surgeions to create a abreast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. Besides, many women who have undergone breast reconstruction experience a faster and more complete emotional recovery from the loss of their breast.

Breast lift :
Breast lift is a procedure that raise and reshape sagging breasts by remving ecess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.

Male Breast Reduction :
This is a procedure to reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and cutting out excess glandular tissue.

Tatoo removal :
Although there are other tatoo removal options, Laser tattoo removal is the safest, quickest and most likely procedure to leave your skin intact following treatment. Laser removal works by obliterate the ink in the tattoo using a single wavelength of light to a broad spectrum of light. Certian colors of light are absorbed by specific corresponding colors of the tattoo ink. The light energy vaporizes or fragments the ink particles . Your body then absorbs these ink fragments naturally and the color fades over the next couple of weeks.

Unwanted Hair Treatment :
Imagine not having to shave, tweeze, wax or go through electrolysis again...
Intense Pulsed Light (IPLTM) technology offers a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting solution to unwanted hair on the face, back, legs, bikini line or any other body area. IPL therapy or PhotoEpilation works by penetrating flashes of light to skin, which absorbed by hair follicles, creating heat that in turn damage or destroy the potential for regrowth. Unlike many other treatment methods, laser therapy leaves your skin looking and feeling smoother and softer!

Scars & Facial Scars Treatment :
There are many treatment options which, when properly chosen for the specific type of scar and/or skin type, can greatly improve and repair your skin to its natural and more healthy state.

Surgical Excision
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Microdermabrasion
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Chemical Peels
IPL Skin Rejuvenation

To find out which cosmetic surgery is best for you, please contact at Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery Center will customized a treatment program for you base on your skin type and scar type.

GPS Insight Vechicle Tracking System

2007-11-20T01:27:00.000-08:00

Technology is a very fascinating thing. Due to its ever changing or modifying nature people are always seeking for new stuffs all the time. People always want more and new things from technology and it is also not letting its followers down. Technology is providing people with constant update of its old products and also regular new products. What I mean to say is that technology has taken a huge leap from the cave age to the current computer age. Whatever that we see out there is one way or the other a gift of technology to the mankind.

I remember clearly how much fascinated I was when I saw James Bond's movie for the first time. Those gadgets that he used: invisible car, goggles that could see behind the wall, a bomb in a chewing gum were so awesome. One of the gadgets that I personally admired the most was the tracking device that could track the position of a person or a vehicle that it is attached to. Then later I came to know that it was all possible due to GPS.

Global Positioning System is a very hot topic in current scenario. Everyone is familiar with GPS, at least everyone must have heard about it once in their lifetime. Even if one hasn't heard about GPS, he or she must have heard about tracking devices and or transmitter or at least seen it in movies being used just like in James Bond's movies. So, what GPS does is give the accurate position of anything. There are many companies that claim that they have the hardware and software that can measure the actual position accurately. But most are just fakes. One that I found trustworthy is the GPS Insight Vehicle Tracking System .

It is a hardware and web software-based vehicle tracking product which is the technical leader in the GPS tracking field. Their hardware is very small and easy to install (just 1min to install). They are the only product with direct engine diagnostics (fault codes, speed, fuel consumption, odometer readings, idle time, etc.) and the information it's giving out is constantly updating in every 2 minutes time. So, you are getting updated position of your vehicle in every 2 minutes interval. The most important benefit that I feel one can get with GPS Insight it that their vehicle will be safe from theft all the time and also due to its fast response to customer advice it is evolving at a very fast pace which is again a good sign for the customers.

GPS Insight provided by gpsinsight.com has many benefits and advantages compared to other GPS companies such as simple and informative reports that provide details such as:

Car Speeding
Engine Diagnostic Fault codes/alerts
Off-Hours Reports/Alerts
Landmark Reports (by landmark or by vehicle)
Detailed and Summary activity reports
Miles Per Gallon / Fuel Consumption report
Stop reports with configurable idle stop times
Idle time report using engine diagnostic data
Service log with scheduled service alerts
Accurate odometer, speed, diagnostic fault codes, emissions
compliance, and fuel usage/MPG from the engine's computer
Scheduled email reports/graphs, and automated alerts

GPS Insight helps numerous automotive companies to help you (the customer) to become more efficient, identify waste, and save money overall. Here are some of the more common examples of how GPS Insight customers save money immediately:

Real time map updates and 2 minute vehicle locations to help your dispatchers know exactly which vehicles are close to new orders - no more calling your drivers or relying on them to provide their location and trip status.
90 days of history, allowing you to go back and ensure that you have unquestionable proof of service when billing or service questions arise.

Reports to identify reckless and wasteful speeding with 100% accurate speed readings

from the engine's computer.
Begin/End of day reports and detailed, 2 minute updates, which can help to identify fraudulent hours claimed by your drivers.

Off-Hours/Weekend use reports which will help identify personal vehicle usage, side jobs, and improper vehicle utilization.

Theft recovery and real-time tracking to guide police to thieves

MPG, Fuel Consumption and Idle Time reports easily identify wasteful vehicles and driver behavior.
Automated alerts identify you to engine light status and exact diagnostic fault codes, along with scheduled service reminders and a service log.

Emissions report will identify vehicles which require service before they go for testing, and help to keep your fleet running clean.

Identify and be alerted to hard brake and over-revving activity.

24×7 roadside assistance and theft recovery center is included.

If there are any queries about GPS support you can find it in GPS Insight support wiki for customers and more details about GPS Insight can be found in Blog for GPS vehicle tracking .

Hotel Reservations

2007-11-16T08:18:00.000-08:00

HotelReservations.com is one of the leading travel website, offering you the best prices on flights, hotels and holiday packages across the world. HotelReservations.com makes planning and buying a holiday or a business trip easy and convenient.
HotelReservations.com current product offering consists of airline tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages and cruises.
The main features of HotelReservations.com are:
Transparency: It present you with all available options and you decide what the best option for you is. Also, its pricing are with great discounts , offer on world wide destinations. What you see is what you pay for.
Choice: It offer access to deals on various different airlines and various hotels across the globe and the options continue to grow.
Convenience: As a one-stop shop, HotelReservations.com allows you to view all deals on a single website - HotelReservations.com.
Savings: HotelReservations.com can offer you the best deals that are available thanks to various alliances we have entered into with leading airlines and hotels.
Security: HotelReservations.com understands your need to transact in a safe and secure environment.
The prices you pay are the lowest possible rates online and offline. You need not make an advance payment for this type of hotel reservation and you can also avail of the best discount hotel deal . Above all, you can confirm your booking by using your credit card.

Its online hotel reservation system is secure and your credit card and personal information will be encrypted allowing no one to access your password or other important personal information. They work to high standards and guarantee your privacy.
Benefits for hotels: Hotels are assured of a higher occupancy rate, which translates into pure profit for them. Travelers using our services for free get to see the best discount hotel deals . Added to that they will be able to see which hotels are available at that given time, their rates, and the special offers available. The technology offers you a simple and cost-effective way to connect to business and leisure travelers around the world.
It believe that the internet offers great opportunities to business and leisure travelers worldwide to find and book accommodation in a pleasant, efficient and cost-effective way. At, HotelReservations.com are committed to turn this dream into reality by creating excellent informative websites, offering competitive rates with transparent and friendly hotel reservation conditions.
It has been providing travelers great prices on the places you want to stay for both leisure and business travel. We make planning and booking your trip easy through the HotelReservations.com expert lodging website and through our certified hotel experts available 24/7 at 1-800-447-4136.
At HotelReservations.com know the hotel experience is an important part of your trip. And that's why we want you to know before you go with our easy to use booking tools.
HotelReservations.com offers more than 70,000 properties worldwide - from hotels to B&B's to condos to all inclusive resorts. HotelReservations.com offers the information travelers need to book the perfect trip all.

Stop Smoking Products

2007-10-31T02:59:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a simple, effective stop smoking plan that walks you through every step of the way, then Trustsource is definitely what you're looking for.

On average, cigarette smokers die 12 years sooner than non-smokers. And they die a much more agonizing death.Think back to 1995. That was a long time ago, wasn't it? Smokers who died back then could have had all this time to enjoy with their loved-ones. Instead, they lost it all simply because of their smoking habit.

If you want to feel healthier and add years onto your life, all you need to do is quit smoking. Easier said than done, right? Wrong.

Trustsource had discovered an ingenious new way to stop smoking. It has launched several product which are helpful to stop smoking. Some of the most popular products are below. The free trial of Nicotine cure & provillus also available at Trustsource

Nicocure
Avprin
Habitrol
NutraQuit

The difference between Trustsource guide and most others . It tackle both types of addiction, physical and psychological. Most people who try to stop smoking use a product or medication meant for only one type of addiction. Days later they're smoking again because the other addiction took control.Trustsource shows you how to handle both types of addiction, giving you a tremendous advantage in quitting.

Throughout the entire stop smoking process, you will be able to get support from ex-smokers and people who are working the program just like you.

Trustsource won't tell you that you're going to stop smoking without any cravings, but if you work the guide exactly as we present it to you, you will stop smoking easier than you ever thought possible.

Trustsource also provide various other products on How to take an Emergency Loans, cash advance , payday loans.

Online Fashion Boutique

2007-10-31T02:46:00.000-07:00

Tobi is an Internet fashion company started by experienced entrepreneurs Corina Nurimba, Catherine Chow and Next Internet LLC. It creats the next generation Internet shopping experience-more personal, more convenient and more fun than what is currently available.

Today, the virtual world is the hub for the latest in fashion. There are several online fashion boutiques which offer you the latest dose of fashion.

Benefits of Shopping in Online fashion boutique

From apparel to accessories and footwear, you can browse and shop.
From everything for the price conscious to the brand conscious shopper, an online fashion boutique is your one stop fashion stop.
Considering the time and energy that you save, it is totally worth it.
Most online fashion boutiques have several brands listed with them.
Browsing is easy. You can choose to browse by brand, by price or by a specific category.

Tobi is an exciting new concept in online shopping. As you explore the many pages of hand crafted and more popularly marketed labels, you will be charmed by the effort that it has put into finding the very best quality, most affordable, and independently unique products on the market today. Tobi provides all kind of nudie jeans . It has Seven-For-All-Mankind which is absolutely fantastic.

Although there are many websites doing a great job of this around the world already, but Tobi is one who had their own specialization on various nudie products.

Tobi's goal is to make every customer a client for life.

Cash Advance

2007-10-31T02:38:00.000-07:00

Cashadvance1500.com provides the loans that are short-term, small, unsecured consumer loans.At Cashadvance1500.com their is NO credit checks are required.It also provides the pay day loans.

There is time when people need to pay for an emergency expense, there are various sources of fast cash that they can tap to help them pay for the expense..

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Discountclick - A Online Marketing Service

2007-10-20T04:07:00.000-07:00

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Merchant Account Setup

2007-10-20T03:40:00.000-07:00

If you’re in any form of business – whether you own a retail establishment, have an online presence, or work as a mobile merchant – one of the most important things that you can possibly have is a merchant account.
Regardless of whether it’s a sole proprietor type of business, or one that involves thousands of products for sale, without a merchant account you could very well be missing out on numerous extra sales.

This is why it’s so important to not only have one, but also make sure that you’re using it to its full potential.

What Is A Merchant Account?
A merchant account is, quite simply, the ability to take credit card payments for any product or service that you offer.

Instead of having to wait on checks or money orders to arrive and clear, having a merchant account allows your customers to make instantaneous purchases. Credit card processing capability can also enable your customers to patronize your enterprise even if they do not have ample cash at the time of sale.

Many merchants may now notice that debit card processing is becoming increasingly popular. Now debit cards are now utilized more by customers than even credit cards. In fact, for point of sale purchases, debit card use is the preferred method of payment, more than any other payment vehicle.

As a reminder, when customers use debit cards, their funds are immediately withdrawn from their bank account. In essence, debit cards necessitate that customers have ample funds in the bank. Indeed, customers do not get the 30-day (or higher) grace period that credit cards afford. In this manner, debit cards are similar in function to checks.

Setting Up A Merchant Account:

Msmerchantaccount offers ways for merchants to accept credit card payments for both online credit card processing, offline retail shops, card processing, and international merchant accounts.

Msmerchantaccount company also works with a variety of industries, including both high and low risk merchants. Low risk businesses such as brick and mortar retail shops, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, in-person service providers, and others can expect to receive the best available rates for credit card processing.Higher risk merchants like adult entertainment providers, gambling operations, travel agencies, and corporations with weak credit histories typically pay higher rates. and may consider its offshore credit card processing to establish an account if they are not eligible for traditional merchant services.

Excuse makes a match perfect

2007-10-12T00:34:00.000-07:00

11 Excuses If We Don't Win The World Cup

11. We didn't want to drive Mercedes Benz cars on dirty congested Indian roads.

10. America, Asia, Australia have had a crack at the Cup. We thought Africa and Europe deserved a chance.

9. We didn't want to bite the hand that feeds. Sponsors like Aiwa

would have gone bankrupt if we had won.

8. We wanted to prove that however much Hero Honda wishes us luck,

luck has nothing to do with success.

7. We didn't want to deprive Kapil dev of his claim to fame since

he's about to lose 431.

6. Not picking Kamble/Ganesh/fill in your favourite hampered our

chances.

5. Blame it on Y2K.

4. Shooting all those commercials under harsh lights damaged our

eyeballs.

3. Why win to make money when you can make money without winning.

2. More than the winning, it's the participating that matters.

1. There'a always next time - see you in South Africa in

2003!!

And finally, fuming at the media,

Azhar said : It wasn't our day you know.

They batted better, bowled better, and fielded better than us.

A nice story

2007-10-11T23:33:00.000-07:00

Ever noticed how deleting one word after the other in a sentence can lead to a nice story?
Here's an example :
Ohhh John please don't touch me at all... !
Ohhh John please don't touch me at... !
Ohhh John please don't touch... !
Ohhh John please don't... !
Ohhh John please... !
Ohhh John... !
Ohhh... !

Reasons why computers are females

2007-10-10T01:33:00.000-07:00

Five reasons to believe computers are females:
1. No one but the creator understands their internal logic.
2. The native language they use to communicate with other
computers is incomprehensible to everyone else.
3. The message 'Bad command or file name' is about as
informative as 'If you don't know why I am mad at you, then
I am certainly not going to tell you.'
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself
spending half of your paycheck on accessories for it.
5. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for later retrival.

Forecast (By Super strong Beerwala)

2007-10-10T01:27:00.000-07:00

The forecasts given below are purely for entertainment purposes and do not contain even a small dosage of seriousness. We take no responsibility for the consequences that may arise if you choose to follow our advice. However in the rare occasion that you happen to somehow benefit from these predictions please forward your cheques of Rs. 101 or more to our office. Our astrologer, Shri Super strong Beerwala, would greatly appreciate it.
The forecasts are in no particular order and one may be longer than the others to preserve their continuity.

Libra. Using complex chemical equations, I have found the best place for you to study. Studying at lat.38'11 and long46'13 would help you most in these exams. Geographically, this is somewhere in sub Saharan Africa. It's a little out of your way - but hey ! Stop complaining, success never came easy to anyone.

Pisces. This week travel is on the cards. It's a good time according to the stars so make that journey now. But hey ! You can't use any mode of transport apart form walking, and the distance you travel must be within 2 km or else something bad will happen. But it's a good time to travel anyway, so take a walk round your block. This is the best time.

Aries. Remember that mosquito you swatted this week, years ago? Well its payback time sweetie. That poor departed soul got reincarnated as a mathematics professor. So if you, or your child just gave a math exam this week, say bye bye to your marks !

Aquarius. There has been a very big gas leak on an alien chemical plant on Mars. And that, unfortunately, is the planet you are ruled by this week. So wherever you go, please carry an oxygen mask along. And whatever you do, don't light a match. The gas is inflammable.

Gemini. All those of you appearing for an exam anytime during the next three weeks or so must, at all costs, refrain from any sort of...aa.. well.. physical activity with the opposite sex. So no walking your respective boyfriends/girlfriends home. And no matter what this column says next week, this condition holds.

Leo. This is not a good time to cheat. While secret tapes and tehelka recordings are still hot, who knows, maybe your exam hall is being watched over. Try studying instead. A good time would be 2 to 4 am every Tuesday.

I D Ten T Error

2007-10-10T01:22:00.000-07:00

I’d like to share a little anecdote that happened in the office the other day. Young Ashok, the editor of a Samachar publication, was having trouble with his computer.
So she called Akash, the computer guy, over to her desk. Tim clicked a couple buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, Joanne called after him, 'So, what was wrong?'
And he replied, 'It was an ID ten T error.'
A puzzled expression ran riot over Joanne’s face. 'An ID ten T error? What’s that ... in case I need to fix
it again??'
He gave her a grin... ;-) ... 'Haven’t you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?'
'No,' replied Joanne.
'Write it down,' he said, 'and I think you’ll figure it out.'
(She wrote...) I D 1 0 T

Lobsters

2007-10-04T00:29:00.000-07:00

A police officer was driving his patrol car down next to a beach when he noticed a man knee deep in the water holding two red things, he wasn't sure what they were. The officer made his way down the sand to meet the man standing in the water. As he approached he noticed that the two red things were lobsters.

The officer said to the man "its illegal to be poaching for lobsters, you know".

"What are you talking about?" he said startled, "these are my pet lobsters".

"Sure they are!" replied the policeman.

"No, I'm serious. I will throw them into the waves and call them back. They will come".

"This I have to see". Chuckled the officer.

So the man launched the two lobsters back into the ocean and stood there watching them.

"I thought you said you could call those two lobsters back" said the cop.

"Lobsters?" replied the man, "what lobsters?

Friends help girls avoid abusive boyfriends

2007-09-24T00:39:00.000-07:00

Having a strong circle of friends can help teenage girls avoid abusive relationships, US researchers said.

They said friends set the rules for dating, including those that determine when behaviour crosses the line into abuse.

"The group defines what normal behaviour is," said Sharyl Toscano of the University of Vermont, whose study on teen dating and violence appears in the journal BMC Nursing.

She said teenage girls tend to learn how to date during group outings, which offer protection from unwanted sexual advances. "By hanging out in this group, they all share these values," Toscano said in a telephone interview.

If abuse or rape occurs, a group of friends often tries to resolve problems before telling adults. When they can't, they reach out. "But they would only approach someone if they knew them personally," Toscano said.

She said parents should make an effort to know their daughter's friends. And they should take seriously any requests for intervention, because the group has likely already tried to solve the problem unsuccessfully.

The study, available online at http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcnurs/, was based on extensive interviews with 22 high school girls aged 15 to 18.

Love in the time of climate change.

2007-09-22T02:44:00.000-07:00

Thirty years ago there were only a handful of ways in which you could meet a girl. She would have to be your neighbour and you'd spy on her when she appeared on her balcony to hang the laundry. Or she would be standing at the bus stop near your home and you would see her every time you went to work. If you were more conservative, you would have met her at college. And if all else failed, you would ask your parents to introduce you to a nice, homely specimen.

But ask Gen X, and they will tell you how hard it is to meet someone through those traditional means — few girls have time for the laundry, balconies have ceased to exist in space-starved cities and even if you're lucky enough to have one, you wouldn't have the time to look out of it. As for love at a bus stop, try a traffic jam instead.

So how and where do the love stories of the new millennium happen?

A flood of memories

Ayesha was struggling to stay above the floodwaters, by then well over six feet. She was swimming amid dead rats and drunk men. Her only companion was a journalist she's met at her office a few hours ago. "I was wondering if the night would end with me being raped," says the 25-year-old television professional who decided to walk to her Peddar Road home from her Andheri office.

By the time they reached Bandra, it was clear that going any further would involve risking her life. Her newly-found journalist friend suggested she spend the night at his home, but that was flooded too. Finally they sought refuge in his friend's house — a software consultant named Ashish Raikar. "She'd had an awful time but she was still smiling," remembers 29-year-old Raikar.

Despite the torrential rain and the unlikely setting, romance was born. "There were so many other people in the room, but the only thing that caught my eye in the candle light was Ayesha's nose ring," recalls Raikar. Over the next three days, the pair exchanged "nearly thousand" text messages. "Surprisingly, we had similar views on everything," says Choudhary.

They've been together for over two years now, and a December 2009 marriage is on the cards. "If it weren't for those floods, I'd have never met Ashish. It's strange to celebrate your anniversary on the 26th of July," says Choudhary.

With a little help from the Beatles

Every time Caitlin Pinto read 'Your Dying Mother's' comments on Gigpad, an online forum for Indian rock fans, she was thoroughly disgusted. "He was rude, arrogant and insulted people without any provocation. Besides, what kind of person has a screen name like that?" she asks.

So when she found out that he had a rare Beatles CD (her favourite band) that he offered to lend her, she was very apprehensive. "I really didn't like his online persona. And when he said he could only get out for lunch, I was not impressed," Pinto recalls. But she discovered that Your Dying Mother was really quite a nice guy named Lawrence Fernandes, and that they connected instantly, despite different musical tastes. Lunch was followed by a movie the same evening. Six days later they were dating. They plan to marry this year.

Yet Fernandes, now a 29-year-old journalist, is not a big fan of online dating. "People expect the virtual person to be the same in real life too. But it never works that way because, online, you can be whoever you want to be. It worked with me and Caitlin because we didn't expect anything out of the meeting," he says.

Sexy in the rain

2007-09-22T01:38:00.000-07:00

Heavy rains, slush, mud and murky potholes.. this is the season to erase all the muck by dressing up. Step out of the old and routine.. get some wild and funky new colours and materials. Here are some tips you can follow.

Keep it short and sexy
Heavy and flowing clothes are a big no-no. Short and sexy clothes are in this season. The monsoon look is defined by sporty calf or knee-length capris or bermudas for the day and strappy chiffon or other light material dresses for the evenings.

Denims should be completely avoided. But if you are a denim freak, go for a light one. Forget about saris if you can. If you have to drape them, go for a georgette or a chiffon number with a sexy blouse.

Bags
Try the new range of transparent big plastic bags with bright and lively prints. And how about wearing a transparent raincoat which will not only protect you from the rain but also give a sexier edge to your look?

Accessories
Big bulky beads are best put away Sleek minimal accessories look good. So a pair of small earrings and a chain with a funky, colourful locket to go with the dress will do.

Style
Though, hair gels and hair oils can be useful in giving a wet and sexy look, hair stylists recommend going slow on hair products.

Rainbow colours
Break the monotony of a dull day by shopping for a colourful wardrobe and it's the right time too most of the lifestyle stores are on sale. Oh, and don't forget to finish the look with a dazzling and peppy umbrella.

Fuss-free fabric
In order to avoid any mess-up due to sudden or unexpected rain or embarrassing wet patches you should adopt easy drying and water-resistant material. No cottons, please.

You wouldn't want to trip and spoil your best pair of footwear. So rather than heels and pumps explore affordable, peppy and flat chappals most of the shoe shops are on sale now. Get a clean and uncluttered look and dress fresh.

Sweet Old Couple Sharing.

2007-09-13T03:31:00.000-07:00

A little old couple walked slowly into a McDonalds one cold winter evening. They looked out of place amid the young families and young couples eating there that night. Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what the admirers were thinking. "Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more!"

The little old man walked up to the cash register, placed his order with no hesitation and then paid for their meal. The couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off of the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of french fries and one drink. The little old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of the little old lady. Then he carefully counted out the french fries, divided them in two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of her. He took a sip of the drink, and then she took a sip as the man began to eat his few bites. Again, you could tell what people around the old couple were thinking. "That poor old couple." As the old man began to eat his french fries, one young man stood and came over to the old couples' table.

He politely offered to buy another meal. The old man replied that they were just fine. They were used to sharing everything.

Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn't eaten a thing...she just sat there watching him eat and occasionally sipped some of the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy them something to eat.

This time, the lady explained that no, they were used to sharing. As the little old man finished eating and was wiping his face neatly with a napkin, the young man could stand it no longer and asked again. After being politely refused again, he finally asked the little old lady, "Ma'am, why aren't you eating. You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for?" She answered....

the teeth!!!

What is the time?

2007-09-13T02:44:00.000-07:00

A man is strolling past the mental hospital and suddenly remembers an important meeting.

Unfortunately, his watch has stopped, and he can not tell if he is late or not. Then, he notices a patient similarly strolling about within the hospital fence.

Calling out to the patient, the man says, "Pardon me, sir, but do you
have the time?"

The patient calls back, "One moment!" and throws himself upon the ground, pulling out a short stick as he does. He pushes the stick into the ground, and, pulling out a carpenter's level, assures himself that the stick is vertical.

With a compass, the patient locates north and with a steel ruler, measures the precise length of the shadow cast by the stick.

Withdrawing a slide rule from his pocket, the patient calculates rapidly, then swiftly packs up all his tools and turns back to the pedestrian, saying, "It is now precisely 3:29 pm, provided today is August 16th, which I believe it is."

The man can't help but be impressed by this demonstration, and sets his watch accordingly.

Before he leaves, he says to the patient, "That was really quite remarkable, but tell me, what do you do on a cloudy day, or at night, when the stick casts no shadow?" The patient holds up his wrist and says, "I suppose I'd just look at my watch."

Read at your own risk

2007-09-13T02:26:00.000-07:00

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Vitamin C ......helpful in cancer.

2007-09-11T23:46:00.000-07:00

Vitamin C can help to prevent cancer, but not the way that scientists thought, according to a study published Monday in the US.

Scientists have long thought that vitamin C and other antioxidants help to fight cancer growth by grabbing volatile oxygen free radical molecules and preventing them doing damage to DNA. But researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that antioxidants play a different role in the fight: they destabilize a tumor's ability to grow under oxygen-starved conditions.

The researchers happened on this new role by observing mice which had been implanted with one of two types of cancer which produce high levels of free radicals, which can be suppressed by feeding the mice supplements of antioxidants, such as vitamin C.

When the Hopkins team examined cancer cells from mice that had been implanted with cancer but not fed antioxidants, they noticed there was no significant DNA damage.

"If DNA damage was not in play as a cause of the cancer, then whatever the antioxidants were doing to help was also not related to DNA damage," said Ping Gao, one author of the study.

That conclusion led Gao and Dang to suspect that some other mechanism was involved, such as a protein known to be dependent on free radicals called HIF-1 (hypoxia-induced factor). The researchers found that HIF-1 was abundant in untreated cancer cells taken from the mice, but disappeared in vitamin C-treated cells.

"HIF-1 helps an oxygen-starved cell convert sugar to energy without using oxygen and also initiates the construction of new blood vessels to bring in a fresh oxygen supply," explained Chi Dang, who also worked on the research.

Types of Kisses

2007-09-11T00:26:00.000-07:00

Below you will find a variety of kiss types. If you find some that catch your fancy, feel free to try them :-)

Butterfly Kiss - With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.

Cheek Kiss - A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date. With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek.

Earlobe Kiss - Gently sip and suck the earlobe. Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors.

Eskimo Kiss - With your faces less than a breath apart, gently rub your noses together.

Eye Kiss - Hold your partner's head with both hands and slowly move their head in the direction you wish your kiss to go... then slowly kiss up towards your partner's eyes and give them a tender kiss on top of their closed eyes.

Eyelid Kiss - While your partner is resting/sleeping with eyes closed, very very gently kiss the spot right below their browbone. A very intimate kiss.

Finger Kiss - While laying together gently suck on their fingers. This can be very seductive and pleasurable.

Foot Kiss - An erotic and romantic gesture. It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it! To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot. It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss.

Forehead Kiss - The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss. The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone. Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head.

Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss) - Experiment with this fun kiss. Put a small piece of ice in your mouth, then open mouth and kiss your partner, passing them the ice with your tongue. It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold.

French Kiss - The kiss involving the tongue. Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues. Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss".

Fruity Kiss - Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips (juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal). Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half, allowing the juice to run into your mouths.

Hand Kiss - Gently raise her hand to your lips. Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand. Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady.

Hickey Kiss - The object is not to draw blood, but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream. This is often included in erotic foreplay.

Hostage Kiss - Cover your lips with tape and get your love's attention. When they come near, make noises like you're trying to tell them something and motion as if you can't get the tape off. Once they remove the tape from you to hear what you're trying to say tell them: "I've been saving my lips all day just for you!" Then kiss your love passionately!

Hot and Cold Kiss - Lick your partner's lips so that they're warm, and then gently blow on them. The sudden cold blast makes for a sensual explosion, and they will often try it on you next, as well as get very passionate.

Mistletoe Kiss - Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe. This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover.

Letter Kiss - Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX.

Lick Kiss - Just before kissing, gently run your tongue along you partners lip whether it be the top or bottom one depending on the position of your lips. Very sensual.

Lip Sucking Kiss - When kissing gently suck on their lower lip. This can be very exciting.

Neck Nibble Kiss - Gently nibble up and down your partners neck. End with a gentle kiss on the lips.

Nip Kiss - This kiss can create a very erotic sensation. While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips. You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner. When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations.

Reverse Lips Kiss - It involves standing above your lover and kissing them from over their head. This way, each kisser can take the hyper-sensitive bottom lip of thier lover in their mouths, and GENTLY draw blood to the surface of the lip by nibbling and sucking. A very sensuous, connecting kiss.

Searching The Cavern - Use the lips and tongue to gently tickle and kiss your lover's navel. Vary speeds and stroke to change sensation. Invigorating and intoxicating.

Shoulder Kiss - Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder. This is a sensual, loving kiss.

Sip Kiss - Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner. It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it.

Talking Kiss - Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth. If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx, "I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering into her mouth."

Teaser Kiss - Starting on the forehead, a sweet short kiss on lips, then move up the arms up to her hand, kiss her hand, then come back up her arm, to her face and then lightly kiss her lips till she wants a passionate kiss.

The Buzzing Kiss - Gently place your lips against your lover's neck , behind their ear. Now, send a shudder through their skin by gently growling and humming, vibrating your lips and cheeks as you do so. Move up and down the neck, over the bones of the face and lips. Stimulating and erotic when done correctly.

The Whipped Cream Kiss - Dip your finger into some cool whip or whipped cream of your choice. Lick it off slowly, then embrace your partner and kiss them deeply letting their tongue slip over yours for a wonderfully sweet kiss. It's very seductive and passionate.

Tiger Kiss - Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do. Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too. This will surely surprise them.

Trickle Kiss - Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly into partner's mouth while kissing.

Tongue Sucking - A variation of the French kiss. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue (not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-)

Quickie Kiss - When you're in a rush. Often the nose gets it rather than the lips.

Vacuum Kiss - While kissing open-mouthed, slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth. This is a playful kiss.

Wake Up Kiss - Before your partner awakes lean over and kiss their cheek and move over giving soft kisses until you reach their lips. Definitely a more than pleasant way to wake up!

Virtual Kiss - For Internet lovers. Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol: :-*

Love Is...........

2007-09-11T00:18:00.000-07:00

Love Is...
It's having someone to be with
Someone you can't be without
It's wanting to hold them every second
That's what its all about.

It's the happiness you feel
When everythings gone wrong
It's the way you sit there
And think of crazy love songs.

It's the sadness in your heart
When you know their not there
It's the safeness you have
When you are feeling scared.

It's the hope you have
When everythings gone
It's the dreams you hold
When your alone.

It's having someone to talk to
When noone else is listening
It's being so in love
That nothing in your life is missing.

It's knowing I love you
And I'll love you forever
It's thinking of you every second
Thats what true love is!

Romantic Ideas

2007-09-10T23:56:00.000-07:00

Romantic Ideas:
1.Make a little loving gesture every day for one full year.
2.Cuddle on the sofa and watch a movie.
3.Take a bubble bath together.
4.Walk on the beach in the moonlight.
5.Put a note in a romance novel saying, "The story is great but our own love story is the best".
6.Put a single red rose on the seat of your lover's car before they go to work.
7.Send your lover a virtual postcard at least once a week.
8.Get every book ever written by your loved one's favorite author.
9.Get every movie starring your lovers favorite actor.
Keep twenty pounds of your lovers favorite candy on hand.
10.Take her to see the movie Titanic fifteen times.
11.Make love to him/her every night until he/she asks you to stop.
12.Give him/her twelve dozen roses on all their special days.
13.Compose a list: "101 Reasons Why You're the Greatest" Write each reason on a separate square of paper. Wrap them in a fancy gift box.
14.Sprinkle perfume on to light bulb. When light is turned on the scent of the perfume will fill the room.
15.Relax with a glass of white wine.
16.Listen to a romantic audio tape, fix a cup of hot flavored tea, and light two candles.
17.Keep a journal of your romantic fantasies. Share it with your soul mate.
18.Buy a bunch of fish at a pet store. It doesn't matter what kind. Leave it for your lover with a note saying " Out of all the fish in the sea, you are the one for me".
19.Take a picture of yourself in the most sexy outfit possible. Hide in a secret spot in your house and leave him or her clues on how to get there. Watch the sparks fly!
20.Put a blindfold on your lover and drive them to a place where you have a blanket, candles, strawberries, sparkling drinks, and a rose. Park the car and take off the blindfold while you read a poem you have written for them.
21.While your lover is in the shower, or bath, put their bath towel in a hot dryer for a few minutes. Greet them when they get out of the shower with the toasty towel.
22.Pull the bag out of your lovers breakfast cereal box and slit a small hole in it. Insert a love note. Tape up the bag and return it to the box. What a way to start the day!
23.Write a list of 50 or more things you like or love about your sweetheart.
24.Unplug the TV set. Put a note on the screen saying, "Turn Me on Instead".
25.Play "hide-and-seek" in the rain. It's fun and VERY sensual!
26.Build your lover a web page telling them why you love them so much. Mention special moments and add some images and cool links to topics that interest them. Surf the web with them one day and just "stumble upon it". Or have someone send them an anonymous email with the link inviting them to the page.

27.Fill bathtub with warm water sprinkled with rose petals.
28.Fix a hot cup of Raspberry Chocolate, cuddle in a warm afghan and watch An Affair to Remember.
29.Place a perfumed handkerchief in the dryer with your sheets before drying.
30.Send your love a letter with confetti hearts inside of the letter so they pour out everywhere when your sweetheart opens it.
31.Invite your sweetie to an intimate dinner at your place. Make a pizza and with the pepperoni you can write something sweet, like "you are the one for me".
32.Share your romantic fantasies
33.Write your own love poems then record them on a tape and give them to your sweetheart.
34.Give your love an antique compass and say "You will never lose me". Your love will swear the needle always points to their heart!
35.While your love takes a shower, write the words "I love you" in the condensation of the bathroom mirror.
36.Leave a trail of "Hershey's chocolate kisses" from the front door to the bedroom, right up to the bed. On the bed leave a note that reads 'I kiss the ground you walk on.' Make sure you're not home when s/he gets in!
37.Write a love note or poem on a piece of paper and then cut it up into puzzle-like pieces. Send one a day to your special someone.
38.Play the game of monopoly with a few new rules. Change boardwalk into backrub, and Tennessee into take your shirt off. Every time you pass go, you get a kiss. etc.
39.Look straight into the eyes of your love and PAY ATTENTION to what they tell you! Tell your mate something about you that no one else knows.
40.Look into the eyes of your special someone often. "The eyes are the window to the soul". Weave love, sex, intimacy, passion and romance into the fabric of your daily lives.
41.Carve "His" and "Hers" jack-o-lanterns at Halloween.
42.Buy a set of matching silk pajamas, and take turns modeling them for each other.
43.Camp-out in a tent with your lover and picnic in a tree house
44.Men: Talk more. Women: Touch more.
45.Spend one solid hour exploring various kissing techniques.
46.Turn your "bedroom" into a "boudoir". Use soft colors and fabrics, fresh cut flowers on your nightstand, mirrors everywhere, etc. Hang your lovers Favorite art on your walls.
47.Many more romantic tips at
Romantic-Tips.com

Sleep more to have more sex

2007-09-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

Chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly damaging the male libido and triggering erection problems, a sex researcher has warned at an international sleep conference.

The Brazilian sexual health specialist, Professor Monica Andersen, says the increasing pace of the modern world is taking a toll on hours of sleep and is having a direct knock-on impact on sex. There is an increasing body of evidence showing those who don't sleep enough are suffering lower libidos and, in many cases, are also suffering erectile dysfunction. And in a very few number of men, this lack of sleep is triggering a rare and disturbing condition called sleep sex, or sexsomnia, when their libido is heightened and they initiate sex while asleep.

"Not getting enough sleep can be very, very damaging on the male sex life but it seems this hasn't actually occurred to many people.Hence their is close links between sleep and sex.

Studies have proven that those who are sleep deprived, particularly those with disrupted body clocks, have a much poorer libido in general.

The same complaints come from men with the night-time breathing problem, sleep apnoea, who need treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to help restore their erectile function.

This is a sad product of the busy 24-hour life that we're living now.

People's body clocks are out, they're not prioritising their sleep and their sex life is suffering. The problem is that people are very aware of their sexual life but they don't seem to be aware of the massive impact that their sleeping patterns are having on it.

If they have poor libido or erection problems they blame work, money problems, children, family or other things going on around them without even thinking of sleep.In the rare circumstances a lack of sleep could trigger sexsomnia, an unusual condition where sufferers, usually men, seek out and have sex in their sleep.

Prof Andersen, one of the few experts in the area, said there had been little research linking sleep and sex drive in women, largely due to the complex behaviour of female sex hormones.

Amazing Pictures of Snake Swallowing Kangaroo..........just take a look

2007-09-07T07:45:00.001-07:00

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2007-09-06T23:58:00.000-07:00

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FLY SAFE

2007-04-19T02:21:00.000-07:00

NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL MAKE AIR TRAVEL SAFER & FASTER

Consider this common scenario for an air traveler: You’re exhausted from a three-day business trip and would like nothing more than to be on the ground in Chicago. But thanks to a dense fog, your flight is delayed and you’re stuck in Kansas City. If the pilots can’t see the ground, they can’t land the plane, and traffic controllers can’t direct the aircraft to the gate.
Avionics researchers at Ohio University are working hard to make such air travel easier — and safer — for passengers, pilots, and airport officials. The Avionics Engineering Center houses a team of experts who are developing technologies that will help push airplane navigation, communications, and landing capabilities into the next generation.

SMOOTH LANDING :

When a pilot lands a plane in the midst of a Chicago rain storm, it isn’t because the aircraft has giant windshield wipers. Dials in the sea of cockpit instruments, operated by radio waves transmitted from the airport, tell the pilot exactly where the aircraftneeds to be to meet the runway.

Ohio University engineers develop models that help explain how that process can go wrong: Electromagnetic signals can scatter — bouncing off buildings, air traffic control towers, trucks, and the ground — and provide inaccurate information. When the aircraft receives incorrect guidance, it may instruct the pilot to fly into a parking lot or corn field, and not the final destination.

ENHANCING GPS :
Now that your plane has reached the ground on O’Hare’s new runway, you’d like to disembark. But that can be problematic in nasty weather. Air traffic controllers, ground crews, and pilots need a clear view of the ground to make it to the hangar. In the future, a new type of navigation system may be able to lead the pilot to the concourse through even a whiteout snow storm.

GOING WIRELESS :

NASA Glenn Research Center to create giant wireless zones for airports. Pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground crews could use the network to communicate with each other and improve airport efficiency.

FREE FLYING :

Researchers are working on several navigation technologies that will allow airplanes to navigate as the crow flies, cutting minutes off of flight times. One of those technologies, Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), uses a network of ground stations that measure the distance to the aircraft in the sky.

NEXT GENERATION OF FLIGHT :
While the landing, navigation, and communication systems under development, it could improve commercial flights in the near future, the technologies also could turn up in smaller regional and business jets — which are expected to grow in number and usage in the upcoming years.