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15 Eyesight Myths 2007-05-21 12:29:00 15 Eyesight MythsDoes sitting too close to the TV hurt your eyes? Will reading in the dim light effect the eyes? What really effects the eyes.Now its time to separate facts form fictions. There is no meaning in following old wives' tales in this matter & rather it may cause more of a harm than good. One thing will benefit tremendously: knowing how to take good care of your eyes is the first step to protecting your sight for a lifetime. So here's the lowdown on some eyesight myths: 1: "Sitting too close to the TV will damage your vision." No evidence proved. See for your comfort level.2: "Reading in the dark will weaken your eyesight."No harm caused. But it can lead to eye fatigue.3: "Some eye exercises can improve your vision."Waste of time. By normally looking around you already are exercising it.4: "You can wear your eyes out by using them too much."Forget it. Be healthy and it will last a lifetime.5: "Vision improves in older people as they gain second sight."Second sight is due t ...

Human-Looking Ultra Real Robot 2007-05-21 09:07:00 Human-Looking Ultra Real RobotDeveloped by Hanson Robotics, Jules is their latest humanoid creation, which made its official debut at NextFest 2006."Jules is something of a complete package with a combination of interesting features. By integrating natural language processing with ASR, TTS, computer vision, artistry, and narrative, you can have a natural, interactive conversation with Jules.The software allowing Jules such advanced capacity for interaction was developed in collaboration with Personality Forge, Benji Adams, and Heather McKeen. Jules combines the work of writers who author the robots dialogue using chat-bot tools, with natural-language AI (such as LSA statistical search techniques) and word.net to simulate an eerily human conversational intelligence.Jules also uses computer vision, including face tracking and face recognition, to simulate complete verbal and nonverbal interaction, such as maintaining eye contact and turning to follow fellow conversationalists. Jules now ...

Development Of A Chick Within An Egg 2007-05-21 08:56:00 Development Of A Chick Within An EggAll of us know how a Chick hatches from an egg. But have you ever thought what must be the real process or metamorphosis that must be going on inside the egg? Well here are some images of what actually happens inside the egg & how the chicks are formed & believe us once you have a look at it you will be quite amazed.SourceRelated Post: Different at Birthca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

How Can This Helicopter Fly Without Turning Its Main Rotor? 2007-05-19 11:23:00 How Can This Helicopter Fly Without Turning Its Main Rotor? Watch This Helicopter Fly Without Turning Its Main Rotor Video on YoutubeWatch This Helicopter Fly Without Turning Its Main Rotor Part II Video on YoutubeEven though it's main rotor blades isn't running, this helicopter appears to be able to fly. The following comments were posted as an explanation on the site:"I would think if the blades were extended and if the pitch was at that angle that the DOWDRAFT/WASH from the host helicopter would cause the helicopter rotor blades on the parasite helicopter to windmill.I would guess aliasing in that double the frequency of the blades turning matches or is greater than the sampling rate of the camera. The same effect can be seen on race car tires when viewed from the onboard camera.Don't be retarded. There are no wires, no effects. It's a simple, explainable, repeatable phenominon. Occam's razor states that the explanation of any phenomenon should make as few assumptions as possib ...

Eleeno Webtime Series Elite Watch 2007-05-19 10:08:00 Eleeno Webtime Series Elite WatchEleeNo's latest offering is the WebTime Series Elite watches that come in Aqua (Blue resin) & Satsuma (Orange resin).These watches are 100% custom made using Solid Stainless Steel & features stunning resin inlays & is a premium quality edition of the popular handless time wear range from EleeNo."The unique butterfly clasp that completes the seamless look when closed making the buckle invisible and unifying the strap as one.Of course under the hood no expense was held when throwing in the Super 2035 movement produced by Citizen Japan. The Super 2035 is a high accuracy movement with a 4 year battery life, so you can rest assure that it will keep time and you won't have to change the battery till the next decade.To tell the time you look at where the colored line intersects with the number markings."It has a seamless butterfly clasp strap, is waterproof, & also has instructions in English & Japanese. Will cost you about 14,800 yen or about $122.Source Re ...

Pecker Exerciser 2007-05-19 09:40:00 Pecker ExerciserIf you are a fitness freak & got a strict exercise regime then your exercise routine is missing a great important equipment: Pecker Exerciser. You need to add it to make your fitness routine complete. "The Pecker Exerciser is a much-needed gift for the bachelor. You can give it to him if you think he needs to "bone up" before his honeymoon or if you think that he may stop getting as much exercise after marriage. Purchase the Pecker Exerciser along with a sweatband and a bottle of water, and you're ready to go."Sourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Where Does Your World End? 2007-05-19 09:22:00 Where Does Your World End?Click to enlarge. Here are great print ads by Century Travel: City & Beach. So, where does your world end?Source: 1, 2Related Post: Ad for Women's Hair Removalca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

The World In Only 10 Pictures 2007-05-19 03:06:00 The World In Only 10 PicturesOnly in AmericaOnly in TexasOnly in MexicoOnly in HawaiiOnly in AfricaOnly in SpainOnly in China Only in PakistanOnly in IndiaOnly in Thailandca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Wristwatch Equipped With A Built-In Credit Card 2007-05-17 13:51:00 Wristwatch Equipped With A Built-In Credit CardHere's this cool gadget you certainly won't see every day. A bank (Garanti Bank) in Turkey has teamed up with MasterCard to offer the world's first watch with a PayPass-enabled credit card built in.PayPass is a special technology enabled on credit cards and keytags that allow consumers to pay for smaller purchases by just tapping it onto a special sensor."Consumers can simply tap their new watches on the PayPass reader to make the equivalent of a credit card purchase at more than 600 merchant locations in Turkey, including major names such as Burger King, Starbucks, Cinebonus, TAV (Istanbul Atat?Airport Otopark), and the Istanbul Ferry Corporation. The PayPass watch allows users to make purchases under 15 euros, with no signature or PIN required. Larger purchases will still require a signature."(Via Wristdreams) Webwireca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Lightning Striking A Tree Caught On Tape 2007-05-17 13:13:00 Lightning Striking A Tree Caught On TapeAfter seeing this video you will get the reason why one isn't supposed to stay under a tree during a storm. This slow motion replay shows the beauty of the lightning striking through a tree.So where is the safest place to be during this sort of a situation? As per research the safest bet would be your makeshift Faraday cage: yes your car.ca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Sexy Politician Now Promises 40,000 Sexual Favors? 2007-05-17 11:13:00 Sexy Politician Now Promises 40,000 Sexual Favors?Tania Derveaux, the leading NEE party senate candidate in Belgium gives out 40,000 sbojwolB. This is not a joke, this is actually what she says on her official website. It's stated in her website "I am the leading NEE party senate candidate in Belgium. And due to popular demand, I will give 40,000 sbojwolB to anyone who requests one on this page.It started with our response to incredible claims that were made by other parties in Belgium, several parties promised new job opportunities in ridiculous amounts. We responded with a parody campaign for which I posed naked and promised our voters 400.000 new jobs.This national campaign resulted in international media attention and I received hundreds of e-mails asking for 400,000 sbojwolB. If this would get us even more media attention, I'm willing to give 40,000 sbojwolB to make the statement.According to my planning this would take me 500 days to tour around the world, visiting all the on ...

Five ways to improve your love life 2007-05-16 10:55:00 Five ways to improve your love lifeHere are some ground rules for every man out there whether single, married, interested to enter a relationship or divorcee (may be this might had helped you) to follow if you wish to have a smooth sail in your love boat. Avoid these & you will be avoiding adding misery to your life. Check up on or brush up with ?"Five things you should never tell a woman1. Honey! You seem to have put on weight!2. Don't you think you are shopping and spending too much money these days on items that are not necessary?3. The food is excellent, but you know my mom used to add something that is missing in this, maybe you should ask her.4. I need a break so I am going off on a holiday with my buddies and will keep my phone switched off.5. I think you should change your style of dressing - this does not suit you any longer.Five things you must remember about your girl1. Her birthday.2. Your anniversary.3. Valentines Day.4. Her favourite flowers and perfume.5. Her contact n ...

Twirling Tower Could Power itself and 10 others! 2007-05-16 10:38:00 Twirling Tower Could Power itself and 10 others!David Fisher has designed a wind-powered rotating skyscraper & what's unbelievable is the claim that the tower can power itself besides ten other similar sized buildings.Although the technical details of the wind-power system are sketchy, at best, the architect David Fisher, has proposed that towers be built in a revolutionary new way - basically by stacking platters on a central concrete core, causing a wind turbine between every floor & secondly, rotating floors."While the rotating floors have gotten quite a bit of press, really the most amazing claim is that the tower could provide all its own electricity. If true, this design could indeed mean a remarkable and sustainable future for skyscrapers.Totally awesome! And, as Fisher predicts that the first tower will begin construction in Dubai in the next six months, and is currently talking with the City of Chicago about their own twirling tower, it may not be as far-fetched as it seems." ...

Remove Scratches From Your CDs Using Toothpaste 2007-05-16 10:06:00 Remove Scratches From Your CDs Using ToothpasteHere the video demonstrates how to remove minor scratches from your music or game CDs with a regular toothpaste. This really needs a try to test if it really works.Watch Remove Scratches From Your CDs Using Toothpaste Video on Metacafeca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Infrared Underwear For Better Security 2007-05-15 10:08:00 Infrared Underwear For Better SecurityDo infrared cameras make you uncomfortable? Tired of thinking how to avoid people looking through your clothes? Sports Equipment manufacturer, Cramer has come up with a solution for you: 'Shot Guard' (infrared blocking underwear). The company offering 'infrared' blocking underwear will help in preventing voyeurs from exploiting such opportunities in sports events & to spy on women athletes, which has been a growing problem with the use of infrared based photography used at sporting events.Sourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...