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Personal Keyless Entry System 2007-05-15 09:34:00 Personal Keyless Entry SystemHere is an effective yet simple keyless kcah for converting a regular apartment intercom into a personal keyless entry system. This will be a great kcah as many shared apartment buildings have a common door for letting the residents to allow visitors inside. .reverse {unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:rtl;}"Now don't tell the co-op board, but I crafted a plan to ditch my Mul-T-Lock key for good. My apartment building, of course, uses an intercom system to remotely unlock the front door for guests, deliveries, etc. This keychain upgrade gets me in the front door... keylessly.The mechanism is simple enough, just a momentary button on the panel in my apartment, but the mess of wires in the wall is a little unsettling. I took some meter readings of the terminals and sorted out the door button wiring. You can see where the door button is soldered through the PCB, which made it easier to identify the proper terminals. This panel has a "Door", "Talk" and "Lis ...

Control Electronics With Your Mind 2007-05-15 09:13:00 Control Electronics With Your MindNeuroSky has been developing a device that will allow one to control electronics just by using one's mind & what's more interesting is that this will work without any chip implants."NeuroSky has developed a cost effective bio sensor and signal processing system for the consumer market. Our wearable technology unlocks worlds of new applications such as consumer electronics, health, wellness, education and training.The neurons that comprise the brain work on electrical impulses. The last century of neurological research has shown us that brainwaves of different wavelengths indicate different emotional states, like a focused awareness, a meditative state, or drowsiness. Brainwaves have been used in medical research and therapy for years. We're bringing it to the consumer world."Controlling Electronics Using Your Mind - video on MetacafeSourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Intelligent Coffee Machine 2007-05-14 12:05:00 Intelligent Coffee MachineHere is this coffee machine that learns and reacts to its user & brews-up just the type of coffee you need. JL Hufford Coffee and Tea, gives you this futuristic appliance: Intelligent Coffee Machine / Super Automatic Coffee Machine.This "super automatic coffee machine" actually "learns the drinking patterns of its users." "For the first several weeks, the machine learns the drinking patterns of its users. Then it adapts. Every Sunday afternoon, it's French vanilla cappuccino time. Each weekday morning, it starts brewing a triple espresso at 7:00 am. After dinner, it does up a creamy decaf caf?u lait."So how does this work?The company is tight-lipped about this aspect, as it is the crux of this invention. Hints are made at GPS tracking or the existing RFID technology.The machine will also be connected to the Internet, and you'll be able to get your brew started with a simple phone call.[Via Raw feed] eMediaWireca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Amazing Glass Illusion 2007-05-14 11:37:00 Amazing Glass IllusionIn this video this guy fills the white liquid most probably milk from a smaller glass to consecutive bigger glasses & the amazing thing is that the same quantity of liquid that is in the smaller glass even fills the consecutive bigger glass to its brim. This goes on till the biggest glass is filled to its brim. And later he refills all the four smaller glasses using the liquid from the biggest glass. This video has been getting quite a few comments: one said, " there are smaller glasses filled of water glued on the bottom of each glass. You can see that the milk becomes less dense as it passes to a larger glass. While others said, it's not milk he is pouring, it's water mixed with something (maybe cornstarch). By pouring it into succeeding glasses, the guy is actually mixing the solution, which causes it to expand and increase its volume. And some even said, That makes more sense than my theory... the one that they had an invisible cow on top of the glasses, fil ...

Vista vs Ubuntu 2007-05-12 06:55:00 Vista vs UbuntuVista & Ubuntu were in depth reviewed by InformationWeek to know which one suits the best for one's desktop, click here to read it.Here is the video showing the Aero graphics engine of Vista and Ubuntu with Beryl Desktop project. Watch the Vista vs Ubuntu Video on Youtubeca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Instant self heating rice: Hotto! Raisu 2007-05-12 05:54:00 Instant self heating rice: Hotto! Raisu We have been enjoying for long instant noodles, which takes no more than two minutes to cook. Now we have instant rice: "Hotto! Raisu," specially packed rice invented by Japanese inventors, which requires no cooking. All one needs is to add cold water to make piping hot rice dish.How is it done?"By subjecting rice to 4,000 times normal atmospheric pressure, the developers were able to preserve rice for long periods in a soft form that holds moisture. When water is poured over an exothermic agent in the pack, steam warms the rice contained within, and after about 15 minutes, the dish is piping hot."The concept of creating this product is it could be used in areas hit by natural disasters that are without power. Though this can be an addition to the list of the lazy bones (rather who has no time or energy to cook) but they need to wait for the commercial version of it. Source ca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Largest Skydive Formation 2007-05-11 10:36:00 Largest Skydive Formation400 people link arms during freefall for 5 seconds making this the largest formation skydive ever done in the history of mankind.Watch the Freefalls Video on Youtubeca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Something to smile at 2007-05-10 23:01:00 Something to smile atNow who is going to tell her that latest research proves that oral sex can lead to a rare throat cancer!Bet in the first look you mustn't have seen her bottom!Its always not good to have big things & bad to have small things.Ouch this got to hurt If you don't take your dog out for his regular outing then this is what you get.Source: 1, 2, 3, 4ca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Amazing Body Painting Art 2007-05-08 00:39:00 Amazing Body Painting ArtLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageLarger ImageThe creator of these amazing art is Craig Tracy. "Within his varied artistic endeavors over the past twenty years he has painted almost on every surface imaginable and has found none to be as challenging, diverse, or satisfying as the human body. "I find the traditional canvas to be more utilitarian rather than creative. Every body is different and offers endless possibilities. This in stark contrast to painting on yet another rectangle that is flat, fabricated and always devoid of life," he states. It is the artist's intent to continue exploring and expanding the boundaries and perceptions of this most intriguing, and alluring ART FORMS."The painting process takes quite a few hours & here are the details.Source<br>ca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Whisky & Water Interchange Places 2007-05-07 10:50:00 Whisky & Water Interchange PlacesWatch the Whisky & Water Interchange Places Video on Youtube"Is this Magic? Think Again", this is no magic & to understand it you don't need to be a rocket scientist.This is basic physics & can be explained by any kid. The density of alcohol is less than that of water. Therefore water settles in the lower glass & alcohol rises up.In simpler terms it's nothing but fluid density.ca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

10 non conventional uses of condoms 2007-05-07 05:22:00 10 non conventional uses of condoms1. Having an infection or want to protect your bandage on your leg from water, then cut the other end of the condom & slip it over the bandage to keep it sterile (watch the video).2. In case of an emergency & when you cant stop, then use it to relieve yourself (only for guys).3. Use it as a shower cap.4. Fill it with air & you got a slippery balloon to play with.5. Toothpaste + condom = never ending chewing gum.6. Fill it with water & drop it from atleast two stories high on someone's head & remember, don't forget to run. 7. Used to polish gold and silver threads in the cloth bla bla bla (some Indian weavers are reported to be using the lubricant to polish gold and silver threads in the cloth, thread spools to make the thread move faster through the sewing machines.) 8. Fill it with some rocks & use it as a tool to protect yourself in a crisis situation.9. Makeshift glove in case of an emergency.10. Slip it over your mobile to protect it from water ...

Comedy Party Cups 2007-05-07 05:09:00 Comedy Party CupsNo doubt that its pointless to have it, but it can be a great alternative to boring party cups. What more, you may call it as a kind of party rhinoplasty."With these daft party cups, picking your nose is actively encouraged. Each paper cup has one of twelve different shaped and sized noses printed on it, and in such a way so that when you're swigging from it, it looks as though the hooter depicted on the cup is your own nose. So don't be surprised to find the prettiest girl at the party with a roman nose and a 'tache or the father of the bride with lipstick and a nose ring."It costs about £5.95 (Approx USD $10.71 / €8.81), and has 24 comedy party cups, with 12 different nose and lip styles.Sourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Talking Toilet Paper Holder 2007-05-07 04:48:00 Talking Toilet Paper HolderIf you got something to remind your family & friends in a humorous yet definitive way about being hygienic, then this is your perfect handy gadget: Talking Toilet Paper Holder. Just record your very own voice message that's heard whenever anyone unrolls some toilet paper. This little talking toilet paper holder is like having bathroom voicemail. Here are some suggestions that you may opt for: "Don't forget to wash your hands!Please remain seated during the performance.This is a bathroom not a library!Whoa! Somebody light a match... quick!We can hear you all the way in the kitchen!"Cost you about $14.95. Sourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

Titanic Lamp 2007-05-07 04:44:00 Titanic LampHere is something for the lovers of the movie Titanic: Titanic Lamp. The movie that made a mark in the hearts of millions also inspired the creator of this lamp, Charles Trevelyan."Leaning as if sinking below the surface of the table, Titanic is designed to throw a wash of light across a room."Sourceca-pub-6006325771531878 ...

World?s Smallest & Largest Cellphones 2007-05-05 11:55:00 World’s Smallest & Largest CellphonesWorld's Smallest CellphoneLooks more of a toy, the Xun Chi 138 is probably the world's smallest cellphone & if you wish to have the smallest cellphone then nothing can beat this Xun Chi 138.The phone measures only 2.64 inches in length & is less than two ounces in weight. A 260k color LCD display, 1.3 Megapixel camera, Music playback function, GPRS, USB connectivity & handwriting recognition are some of its features. It is provided with a touchscreen as it is too small to have a numeric keypad. Small yet powerful. Watch the Worlds smallest cellphone Video on YoutubeSourceWorld's Largest CellphoneMaxi Handy (Maxi Mobile) is world's largest functioning mobile phone. "It measures 2.05 x 0.83 x 0.45 m (6.72 x 2.72 x 1.47 ft) and was installed at the Rotmain Centre, Bayreuth, Germany, on June 7, 2004 as part of the 'einfach mobil' infotour. The phone is made from wood, polyester and metal and features a colour TFT screen. It is fully funct ...