Do you speak English and you want to learn Arabic the fun way? Then I would recommend to you ArabicPod. With ArabicPod, you can learn basic things like greetings, weather, and ordering food. ArabicPod is creative and attractive way to learn basic Arabic language by listening to conversations between Ehab Saleh (25 from Jordan) & Mohammed Moshaya (26 from Saudi Arabia). Ehab & Mohammed are also the creators and maintainers of ArabicPod. They are currently students at Brighton University (80 miles south London).
Early of 2007 Mohammad has started learning Chinese via podcast & found out that podcasting is a great method to learn languages. Mohammed & Ehab recorded their first podcast lesson in March 2007. You can watch their first lesson below ...
"Everyone who is interested in learning Arabic is our target, we found that people learn Arabic due to heritage where learners wants to learn their fathers language, others learn Arabic for business and work purposes, also people learn Arabic for religious reasons and some people say that they love the sound of the language and that’s why they want to learn it. We have learners from all over the word", said Ehab Saleh, co-creator of ArabicPod.
"We are looking forwards to seeing ArabicPod as a big company teaches Arabic for the entire word, the internet has no borders and we are hoping that this effort that is made totally by two Arabs in their 20s would reach high level and be a source for everyone wants to learn Arabic."
Extra Cellular Matrix Dust: To Grow Back A Severed Finger In 4 Weeks
"I put my finger in," Lee Spievak says, pointing towards the propeller of a model airplane, "and that's when I sliced my finger off." It took the end right off, down to the bone, about half an inch. Today, Spievak, who is 69 years old, shows off his finger, and it's all there, tissue, nerves, nail, skin, even his finger print! It wasn't a transplant. Spievak re-grew his finger tip using a powder (Extra Cellular Matrix).
"I think that within ten years that we will have strategies that will re-grow the bones, and promote the growth of functional tissue around those bones ", said Dr Dr Stephen Badylak from the University of Pittsburgh. The process he has been pioneering over the last few years involves scraping the cells from the lining of a pig's bladder. The remaining tissue is then placed into acid, "cleaned" of all cells, and dried out. It can be turned into sheets, or a powder.
When the extra cellular matrix is put on a wound, scientists believe it stimulates cells in the tissue to grow rather than scar. If they can perfect the technique, it might mean one day they could repair not just a severed finger, but severely burnt skin, or even damaged organs.
The Digitizing Line turns and scans 1500 to 3000 pages per hour. 4DigitalBooks ensures that only one page is turned at a time. This means that no page would be missed or would be scanned twice. The Digitizing Line is suitable for all types of books, magazines and newspapers for the business of professional scanning. According to their website, it is as easy to use as a photocopy machine.
There is no need to specify the size of the book prior to process it as the Digitizing Line has a set of sensors that measure all necessary dimensions of the book. After loading the book on the automatic book cradle, the Digitizing Line would automatically measure the book. There is no way for the operator to enter a wrong value or make a mistake that would damage either the book or the Digitizing Line.
Every time a page is picked up, the page detector checks if there is only one page. If more pages are stuck together, pages are released and the pick up process is repeated differently. The efficiency of the page detector is spectacular as it discriminates even if pages with radical thickness or porosity are stuck together. Turning pages without making sure that only one page has been turned at a time makes no sense to 4DigitalBooks. Imagine what would be to scan a book of 1000 pages and to get 999 files or less ?
During the process of turning pages, the page is pushed to the left by the right moving glass. The interface between the page and the glass is a special profile with an adequate soft shape. The fore edge of this profile presents a page-push air-blower that creates an air cushion between the page and the profile itself, that allows to gently push the page by air, without friction.
Micro GPS Mail Logger: Track Delivery Inefficiencies
The Mail Logger is a GPS Tracking Device specifically designed for tracking your mail. Simply mail it in an envelope and later review where your mail has been. The GPS Mail Logger records the global position of your mail throughout the delivery process. Once you receive your mail, plug in the GPS Mail Logger’s MicroSD card and find out where your mail has been in seconds. With time stamps and recorded downtime you can find out where your mail has been and if it was delayed or misrouted. With GPS you get your mail’s exact satellite location, how fast it was traveling, and even its altitude throughout the delivery process.
The customized time interval setting lets you choose how often you want the GPS Mail Logger to record your mail’s location. Choose to get updates every 2, 5, or 10 minutes, or select “Tilt Mode” that records when movement is detected.
Here are some of its features:
Tracks your mail with GPS location.
Records mail’s downtime to pinpoint inefficiencies and delays in the delivery process.
Customized time interval records mail’s movement as often as desired.
Battery lasts for up to 2 weeks on motion-activated, Tilt Mode, or 20 continuous hours with minute-by-minute updates.
Fits into an envelope at ¼ of an inch thin.
Integrates directly with Google Earth.
Use it to track mail anywhere in the world.
GPS Location information is stored onto a removable MicroSD card for later review.
Records location, speed, and altitude anywhere in the world for later review.
Hmmm, I can picture some people will misuse this gadget to track their spouses or teenage kids to find out where they "hang out". The Micro GPS Mail Logger is available for sale for (US $695.95) through BrickHouse Security.
I've always thought there should be an easier way to lift your car to change a flat tire. Now with the Exhaust Air Jack, you can lift your car without working out your muscles!
Lift your vehicle in 30 seconds without straining with an awkward, unstable jack. Simply fit the Air Jack's hose over your exhaust, position the airbag under the vehicle, and turn on your engine. The exhaust inflates the bag, lifting the vehicle to 17". A one-way valve keeps the bag inflated after the engine has been turned off. The durable Air Jack was originally designed for rugged off-road use and works in mud, snow, and uneven ground where a regular jack cannot. Has no negative effects on the engine. Comes in a handy carry case to fit easily in your trunk.
What would somebody say when he sees a "man" air lifting his car? He cannot handle a real Jack? ;)
The Exhaust Air Jack costs (US $129.95) and you can buy it from AJ Prindle.
It is so amazing & scary at the same time to look at the "pictures" above! They really look like real pictures ... so real and almost believable.
The images were created by 28-years-old (Pixeloo) from the west coast of the United States. He refuses to tell his real name for some reason and he works daily with Photoshop CS2. It took (Pixeloo) about 6 hours to create the images of Mario and Homer.
Play the following YouTube video to see how Pixeloo created the real Jessica Rabbit (using Angelina Julie picture):
Microsoft Reveals Live Mesh: Connecting Applications,People and Devices Online
Microsoft has begun testing technology that brings together a person's pictures, documents and other data scattered across a growing number of machines with the goal of allowing people to access their information from anywhere and at any time.
Microsoft's "Live Mesh" program, which uses the Internet as a data hub, synchronizes files across computers, phones and other devices so a digital picture frame at home could show a picture minutes after it was taken by a cell phone.
Initially the program will be limited to 10,000 U.S. testers and computers running its Windows operating system, but Microsoft said it plans to extend Live Mesh over the next few months to mobile phones, computers from Apple Inc and other devices connected to the Internet.
The project is the brainchild of Ray Ozzie, who replaced Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as chief software architect, and underscores the company's carefully balanced online strategy, which aims to capitalize on the reach of the Internet without cannibalizing its cash cow software business.
Live Mesh embraces the industry trend toward "cloud computing" in which information is centrally stored on Web sites rather than on local devices, giving users easy access from any computer. Industry analysts said the product may signal a watershed moment within Microsoft to embrace a technology that the company viewed as a threat in the past.
The software will also let friends and colleagues collaborate and share documents more easily. For example, if a shared document is changed on a work computer, those changes will be instantly updated and available on any device or computer that the user has registered with Live Mesh.
Users will have 5GB of personal online storage and unlimited peer-to-peer data, for synchronising information between devices. Microsoft plans to release Live Mesh in a widely-available test, or "beta" version before the end of 2008.
Disguise Your USB Flash Drive With Sawed-Off USB Cable
One aspect many people seem to forget about when thinking about securing their USB flash drives is Deception. In addition to securing your USB flash drive with passwords, encryption software, and fingerprint sensors ... you should first first disguise your USB drive. One cool way to do that is making it looks like a useless sawed-off USB cable.
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories shows you how to create your own sawed-off USB flash drive. Those guys make it look so easy. I might actually try it in my spare time (if I can find any).
ADNOC Self-Service Pumbs With Rewards (20 Fils Per Gallon)
Today was my first day using self-service pumps at ADNOC petrol stations. I've been using ADNOC smartcard (Rahal) to fill my car for over a year now and I was wondering what benifit do I get over those who pay with cash or credit cards. Now motorists in Abu Dhabi, using self-service pumps at ADNOC will get rewards of 20 points worth 20 fils per gallon. It's about time! I know Kuwait has been using Self-Service pumps for over 10 years now.
Customers will have the option to redeem the points to purchase certain ADNOC products or services except petroleum or donate the money to charity, said a statement issued by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on Monday.
The company officially launched the self-service on Monday (April 14), the first of its kind in the UAE. A few pumps in 15 petrol stations across Abu Dhabi provide the self service, in addition to the regular service. Self-service will have a positive impact in reducing the cost of petroleum by way of collecting rewards for every gallon purchased, said the company.
The points stored on customers' Rahal Smart cards (the prepaid and e-cash smart cards) can be redeemed with a minimum of 1000 points worth Dh10. But customers cannot redeem it to purchase petroleum products. They can later redeem to purchase other products from ADNOC Oasis, Lube Change, Car Wash and many other services and products offered by ADNOC service stations at the end of each month.
Customers will also have an option to donate the points accumulated to the Red Crescent society as a contribution by the company and its customers towards the charitable projects. Customers who wish to donate can make a request to the petrol station staff with their Rahal cards.
The Self-Service option will be applicable to 'EPLUS' 91 and Special 95 petroleum and Super 98, and exclude Green Diesel.
Rahal Smart Card, ADNOC Distribution's pre-paid smart card, worth minimum Dh 200 ,is available on all petrol stations. This new service is the most recent of many such initiatives ADNOC Distribution has launched for its clients and customers. Some of the recent products released include E-Plus, Green Diesel 500.
