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2010-04-20T00:02:00.000-07:00

Reasons why Tech Support guys are paid much

2010-04-19T23:54:00.000-07:00

Customer: "How do I print my voicemail?"
Tech Support: ??????

Customer: "You've got to fix my computer. I urgently need to print document, but the computer won't boot properly."
Tech Support: "What does it say?"
Customer: "Something about an error and non-system disk."
Tech Support: "Look at your machine. Is there a floppy inside?"
Customer: "No, but there's a sticker saying there's an Intel inside."
Tech Support: ?????

Tech Support: "Just call us back if there's a problem. We're open 24 hours."
Customer: "Is that Eastern time?"

Tech Support: "What does the screen say now?"
Customer: "It says, 'Hit ENTER when ready'."
Tech Support: "Well?"
Customer: "How do I know when it's ready?"
Tech Support: ??????

Tech Support: I need a product identification number right now and may I help u in finding it out?
Customer: sure
Tech Support: could u left click on start and do u find 'My Computer'?
Customer: I did left click but how do I find your computer?

Anyone who thinks "the customer is always right" never worked in tech support

Skinput Touch Interface

2010-04-19T23:47:00.001-07:00

Skinput is a new futuristic interface currently being developed by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University. The system is the combination of two technologies, the ability to detect ultralow-frequency sound, and a microchip-sized projector.

This amazing interface can recognise which parts of the body has been tapped using the sounds that is created by the skin, bone and skeleton. The Skinput technology uses a band which is strapped on to the arm. The armband contains piezoelectric cantilevers, or sensors that measure pressure, acceleration and force.

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Wireless Waves Jammer

2010-04-19T23:38:00.000-07:00

Introducing the new Tri-band Mini-phone jammer the most sophisticated digital cellular mobile phone jammer off its class, a mobile device to help you keep away from noise or disturbance of cellular phone calls.

Features

* Coolest and lowest priced jammer on the market.
* Portable, small, compact and Robust.
* Battery or Mains compatible.
* To keep you away from noise or disturbance of unexpected cellular phone calls or text messages (SMS)
* World wide compatible.
* Easy to operate. No adjustment needed.
* To paralyze cellular phone communication links within an effective area.
* No transmissions or a reception of cellular phone calls in coverage area.
* For use at meeting rooms, conference rooms, museums, galleries, theatres, concert halls, churches, temples, restaurants, classrooms, training centers, factories, bands, trains, buses ect.
* The coverage area is in a room, of 100-150 square feet.
* All specified frequency bands will be paralyzed simultaneously.

15 (More) Of The Coolest Hotel Suites In The World

2008-05-24T22:46:00.000-07:00

15 (More) Of The Coolest Hotel Suites In The World

There are two reasons that you would want to visit one of the most amazing hotel suites in the world. The first is that you want to be able to tell everyone you know that you stayed in one of the coolest hotel suites on the planet. The second is because the luxury of these places is worth the price tag that's attached. Both of these reasons for seeking out best-of-breed hotels can be satisfied in one fell swoop by booking into any of the following rather impressive rooms. But there's something that you should know first; you could get really used to living like this and you might not want to come home!

Hotel Everland, Changing Location

Hotel Everland: If you're the kind of person who wants something just because very few other people ever get to have it, you'd be interested in the experience of an overnight stay at the Hotel Everland. This unique hotel room is actually an art installation which moves from venue to venue; through the end of 2008 it is located at the Palais de Tokyo art gallery in Paris. The hotel consists of only a single room and you only get to stay in it for one night. Amenities to supplement the exclusiveness of the experience include a no-charge, fully-stocked mini-bar, access to an extensive record collection, free breakfast arriving on your doorstep and the chance to dry yourself off with golden-threaded towels. The price you'll pay for the night is approximately 400 Euros.

Eugenia Hotel, Bangkok

Eugenia Hotel: The Eugenia is an interesting little gem in the heart of downtown Bangkok. Situated inside a 19th Century colonial-style home, it consists of only twelve different suites which are each outfitted with vintage antique decor. From the hand-beaten copper tubs to the vintage light switches, each piece in every room is a real relic from the past. Although it's steeped in history, guests are treated to a modern experience of fine luxury which starts in their rooms and extends out to the back porch where they can sip tea by the poolside and pretend that they live in quieter times. The only drawback is the fact that there's no elevator in this old hotel. On the plus side, it's affordable at around 130 Euros per night.

Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel: If you want to really live like a rock star then you need to head to a hotel that's designed with the rock star lifestyle in mind. Of course, any Hard Rock Hotel would meet this requirement but it's the Rock Star Suites at the San Diego location that are really going to rock your world. There are seventeen different rock star suites here and each of them is uniquely decorated so that you're staying in a place that's practically all your own. Similarities amongst them include luxe leather couches, extensive balconies with great views and an ultra-VIP experience like no other.

Atelier Sul Mare Art Hotel, Sicily

Atelier Sul Mare Art Hotel: It would be hard to find bad hotels on the Sicilian seaside but some stand out above the rest. The rooms of this hotel have each been uniquely designed by recognised artists to create an ambience unlike anything you'll find anywhere else in Sicily. The 'I'm Boarding on a Paper Boat' suite is a blue-and-black themed room based on the concepts of water and space. The 'Trinacria' suite is a geometrically designed room that's mostly dark but has flashes of light creating patterns throughout the room wile the 'Energia' room casts a strange red hue throughout the suite. Each space is different and each is a work of art.

Hotel Murano Urban Resort, Paris

Hotel Murano Urban Resort: Paris is just about the chicest city that you can ever hope to experience and this hotel tops the list of the best urban chic boutique hotels in Paris. The 9 suites here range in price from 750 - 2,500 Euros so there's luxury for (almost) anyone's budget. There's also a honeymoon suite for those of you who think that Paris is the ideal place for romance.

Hotel Kakslauttanen, Igloo Village

Hotel Kakslauttanen: People have come here for years to stay in one of the twenty different igloo suites (yes, they're made of snow) that are so unique to this area. However, the real luxury experience is staying in one of the hotel's five new glass igloos which let you stay warm indoors while observing the stunning Northern Lights in the sky above. If you dare to step outside, you can indulge in the sauna just steps from your room.

Lux Eleven: Staying at Lux11 is like staying in your own little apartment in the heart of Berlin. Your room has a minimalist kitchen but you can eat at the trendy restaurants in the area as well. The best room to book is the Premier Suite which has multiple sitting, sleeping and entertainment areas. It is, of course, on the top floor of one best boutique hotels in Berlin and offers a view of the city below.

Erotic Suite, The Palms, Las Vegas

Erotic Suite: When you visit Las Vegas (and you've got some money), you can pretend to be anyone that you want to be. What man doesn't want to be the guy that every lady wants to be with? The Erotic Suite at The Palms can make you feel like that guy. And with all of the perks offered at this room, you might even actually get to be that guy for a few days. Sexy additions to the Erotic Suite include a stripper pole in the shower, a mirrored ceiling and a massive rotating round bed. The suite is 1,500 square feet in size so you can fit in as much fun as you can handle. And it's just one of the many fantasy suites this hotel offers; you could stay here for a year and never get bored!

Winemaker's House Honeymoon Suite, Ikies Luxury Hotel, Santorini

Winemaker's House Honeymoon Suite: The Greek island of Santorini is a magical place that becomes even more amazing when viewed from the balcony of your own luxurious suite. There are a handful of suites to choose from at the Ikies Luxury Hotel but the best is the Winemaker's Suite. A private hot tub on the balcony, steam shower indoors and cave king bed are enhanced when you receive your champagne breakfast.

The Jura Lodge, Isle of Jura

The Jura Lodge: This stunning Scottish island is known for just one thing: whiskey. The Jura Lodge is a distillery that also has some cool rooms for the drinker on holiday. At least you won't have to worry about finding the designated driver! You can also book special adventures during your stay including lobster eating, fell walking and hunting.

Suite des Oliviers, Hotel Martinez, Cannes

Suite des Oliviers: This hotel is one of the best known luxury spots in Cannes, loved by people who travel there for the film festival as well as by people who just want to get away amidst the rich and famous. The 1,500 square foot suite is nice but it's the 2,500 square foot jacuzzi-adorned terrace that you'll want to spend most of your time enjoying. With a view of Cannes, a marbled bathroom and all of the little touches, it's a room you won't ever want to give up.

Twentyone Hotel, Athens

Twentyone Hotel: This art hotel in the trendy Athens suburb of Kifissia combines the best of minimalist design with luxury living. The decor is based on a black, white and red art theme that keeps things streamlined and easy to enjoy. There are sixteen different rooms and all are worth staying in.

Adara Whistler Hotel, Whistler

Adara Whistler Hotel: Whistler has long been a popular place for college-aged kids from America to jump the border for drinking and skiing adventures. However, it's also increasingly a popular destination for people who want a little bit more class with their ski break. The Adara brings that class as the first boutique hotel in the city. And the two bedroom, loft style suite is really the only way to go. With over 800 square feet of sheer unadulterated luxury including a king-sized bed in a loft that has its own terrace, it'll be hard to convince yourself to leave the room and hit those slopes.

Acqualina Resort, Miami

Acqualina Resort: As the name suggests, the deluxe 2 bedroom Oceanfront Hotel Suite at this five star resort doesn't leave you wanting for much. It's 2,000 square feet in size and includes a jacuzzi tub, a glass-enclosed shower and a gourmet kitchen. Your terrace provides a view of the ocean and Miami from your king-sized bed when you're ready to lay your head down. They have apartments here if you decide that you don't want to leave.

Ty Warner Penthouse Suite, Four Seasons Hotel, New York City

Ty Warner Penthouse Suite: This is one of the most expensive hotel suites in the world and it prides itself on being a place of rich indulgence. Covering the entire 52nd floor of the hotel, this suite includes a grand piano, rock-crystal sinks and a dressing room with calfskin walls. No detail goes unnoticed, seriously!

Are animals stuck in time?

2008-04-07T15:52:00.000-07:00

Dog owners, who have noticed that their four-legged friend seem equally delighted to see them after five minutes away as five hours, may wonder if animals can tell when time passes. Newly published research from The University of Western Ontario in London, Canada may bring us closer to answering that very question.

The results of the research, entitled “Episodic-Like Memory in Rats: Is it Based on When or How Long Ago,” appear in the current issue of the journal Science, which was released today.

William Roberts and his colleagues in Western’s Psychology Department found that rats are able to keep track of how much time has passed since they discovered a piece of cheese, be it a little or a lot, but they don’t actually form memories of when the discovery occurred. That is, the rats can’t place the memories in time.

Only the cue of "how long ago food was encountered" was used successfully by the rats.

clipped from: physorg.com

110 best books:The perfect library

2008-04-07T15:45:00.000-07:00

clipped from: www.telegraph.co.uk

110 best books: The perfect library

From classics and sci-fi to poetry, biographies and books that changed the world… we present the ultimate reading list. Illustrations by David Juniper

CLASSICS

The Illiad and The Odyssey
Homer

Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen

Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë

POETRY

Sonnets
Shakespeare

Divine Comedy
Dante

Odes
John Keats

Paradise Lost
John Milton

Songs of Innocence and Experience
William Blake

LITERARY FICTION

The Portrait of a Lady
Henry James

For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway

One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel García Márquez

ROMANTIC FICTION

Rebecca
Daphne du Maurier

Gone with the Wind
Margaret Mitchell

Dr Zhivago
Boris Pasternak

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

The Lord of the Rings
J.R. R. Tolkien

The Railway Children
E. Nesbit

SCI-FI

Frankenstein
Mary Shelley

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne

The Time Machine
H.G. Wells

Brave New World
Aldous Huxley

1984
George Orwell

2001: A Space Odyssey
Arthur C. Clarke

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Philip K. Dick

CRIME

Great Train Journeys of the World

2008-04-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

clipped from: www.telegraph.co.uk

Switzerland: The Bernina Express

This takes you over the highest rail summit in the Alps – 7,405 feet up

Canada: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

South Africa: Rovos Rail

Now regarded as superior to the Blue Train

Observation cars allow unrivalled views across the bush

Russia: Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

The world’s longest train journey at nearly 6,000 miles

provides comfort unknown since Tsarist times

South East Asia: Eastern & Oriental Express

1,262-mile journey from Bangkok to Singapore

North America: California Zephyr

The Amtrak trip on the California Zephyr runs through the heart of the Rocky Mountains

Great Britain: Northern Belle

The Flying Scotsman used to be the way to see the Scottish Highlands. Now there's another – the Northern Belle

Europe: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Japan: The Shinkansen

The Bullet Train

Atheists and Anger

2008-04-07T15:21:00.000-07:00

I'm angry that according to a recent Gallup poll, only 45 percent of Americans would vote for an atheist for President.

I'm angry that atheist conventions have to have extra security, including hand-held metal detectors and bag searches, because of fatwas and death threats.

I'm angry that almost half of Americans believe in creationism. And not a broad, "God had a hand in evolution" creationism, but a strict, young-earth, "God created man pretty much in his present form at one time within the last 10,000 years" creationism.

I'm angry that women are dying of AIDS in Africa and South America because the Catholic Church has convinced them that using condoms makes baby Jesus cry.

I'm angry that women are having septic abortions -- or are being forced to have unwanted children who they resent and mistreat -- because religious organizations have gotten laws passed making abortion illegal or inaccessible.

I'm angry about what happened to Galileo. Still. And I'm angry that it took the Catholic Church until 1992 to apologize for it.

I'm angry at preachers who tell women in their flock to submit to their husbands because it's the will of God, even when their husbands are beating them within an inch of their lives.

I'm angrier when religious leaders explicitly tell children – and adults, for that matter -- that the very questioning of religion and the existence of hell is a dreadful sin, one that will guarantee them that hell is where they'll end up.

I'm angry that children get taught by religion to hate and fear their bodies and their sexuality. And I'm especially angry that female children get taught by religion to hate and fear their femaleness, and that queer children get taught by religion to hate and fear their queerness.

I'm angry about the Muslim girl in the public school who was told -- by her public-school, taxpayer-paid teacher -- that the red stripes on Christmas candy canes represented Christ's blood, that she had to believe in and be saved by Jesus Christ or she'd be condemned to hell, and that if she didn't, there was no place for her in his classroom. And I'm angry that he told her not to come back to his class when she didn't convert

I'm angry about 9/11.

I'm angry that I have to know more about their fucking religion than the believers do. I get angry when believers say things about the tenets and texts of their religion that are flatly untrue, and I have to correct them on it.

There's actually a simple, straightforward answer to this question:

Because anger is always necessary.
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