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#233: The Computer Keyboard Evolution

jeremy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:01:01 +0000

The Computer Keyboard Evolution

Early computer keyboards were first adapted from the punch card and teletype technologies. In 1946, the Eniac computer used a punched card reader as its input and output device. In 1948, the Binac computer used an electromechanically controlled typewriter to both input data directly onto magnetic tape (for feeding the computer data) and to print results. The emerging electric typewriter further improved the technological marriage between the typewriter and the computer.

From that page of history comes the standard computer kayboard today and their evolution. Starting with Genius Gold Keyboard from KYE Systems Corp, with body and keys made of gold 14K – 585. The total weight of the device is 7 kg, the share of the precious metal of which had 6 kg. This Russian luxury keyboard can be found at http://www.keyblog.ru/?p=121.

If you want something cheaper that is uniquely made, try the Wooden Keyboard manufactured by Japanese electronics company Marubeni Infotec. Try visiting their link: http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/07/wooden-computer-peripherals/ for computer wooden keyboards and accessories.

We have the glass “no-key” keyboard, designed by Kong Fanwen, could be a nice alternative to the “Really Cool” waterproof keyboard that we featured last month. The plan is to use a tiny camera with motion capture technology that will track your fingers as you type. Unfortunately, at this time, this is just a concept. Details can be seen at http://www.toxel.com/tech/2008/08/21/glass-keyboard-by-kong-fanwen/.

And last but definitely not the least, the The “Really Cool” Waterproof Keyboard is a water-resistant and contaminant proof keyboard with tactile feedback keys. The sealed and rigid surface is ideal for industrial, marine, and medical use, as well as other applications where moisture, cleaning, and durability are a consideration. This item can be found at http://www.toxel.com/tech/2008/07/08/really-cool-waterproof-keyboard/.

There you have it. These are the present keyboard evolution that you need to discover. Some may be expensive but they are worth buying for their features that can’t be found on ordinary computer keyboards.

#196: Living a zen lifestyle and picking up zen habits!

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:08:02 +0000

Relaxation music

How many of us walk through life wondering what our
purpose is? How many of us look in a mirror and wonder who
we are and what we want out of life? Why is it that we do
so? How many times have you said, “I would like to
purchase that” or “I want to go there.” But who is “I”? Do
you really know yourself? Zen is the process of knowing
who you truly are. This is generally done by living the
right way and practicing your meditation. When you live a
Zen lifestyle, you can achieve happiness and contentment.

1) Importance

We rush, day to day, to do the things that need to be
done. Little Johnny needs to get to soccer practice, Susan
needs to get to dance, the report needs to be on your
boss’ desk by 10 a.m., you need to make lunches, get
dinner, etc. We get to the point in which we are extremely
burned out and are ready to pull someone’s hair out. This
type of stress can age you quickly. 

One of the first things you should do is figure out what
is important in your life. What do you want to be doing
with your time? Don’t just think about it; write it down.
Write down four to five things that you want to accomplish
with your life, as well as four to five things you want to
get done at your job. Also, put down four to five people
with whom you truly want to spend time. This should give
you an idea of what is really important to you.

Next, figure out if you truly need all the commitments you
have going. Do your children really need to have three
after-school activities per day? Do you need to take on
more things when you’re already very busy? You need to
prioritize your life by choosing the things that are
really necessary in your life. Instead of doing eight
things a day, do three. Take the things out of your life
that you don’t need to do so that you can focus more on
the things that you do need to do.

2) Slow Down

One of the best ways to live a Zen lifestyle is to “stop
and smell the roses.” Before I had children, I rushed
through my everyday tasks and landed in a heap on the
couch shortly before 11 p.m. Then I had children and truly
learned the meaning of the word “multi-tasking.” One day
my three-year-old stopped me and pointed out a little
caterpillar on the road. I’d almost stepped on it! I was
moving so fast to get to my destination that I forgot to
look around at where I was going.

Don’t we all rush around without noticing our
surroundings? We take for granted the area in which we
live. Whether you’re in the city or in the country, there
is always something to see. Try slowing down when you
brush your teeth, or when you’re cooking supper. When you
take things at a slower pace, you can find true enjoyment
in every task.

3. One Thing at a Time

As I said, once I had children, “Multi-task” became my
middle name. I was able to cook supper, prepare my
husband’s lunch, make the morning coffee, and watch the
kids—all at the same time. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely not.

There was no part of those tasks that was enjoyable to me,
and I got to the point that I hated doing it. Instead of
multitasking, try “single-tasking. Do one thing at a time
and do it well. When you’re making your sandwich for the
next day, make an amazing sandwich. Add pickles and other
vegetables and make it a truly amazing sandwich. Not only
will you slow down, but you will have a wonderful sandwich
to enjoy the next day.

4. Solitude

A big part of the Zen lifestyle involves learning how to
live with solitude. Some people are scared of the quiet
and being alone, but there is nothing to be scared of. The
quiet and solitude can give you time to meditate about
your day and about your life. Even if you choose to sit
back and quietly enjoy a book, the silence gives your
brain time to work through everything that has occurred
since the last moments you had in silence.

Living a Zen lifestyle is about minimizing the things you
don’t need and maximizing the things that are important.
In doing this, you can achieve peacefulness and a sense of
self.

Check out a new iPhone meditation app for healing and
meditation contains various awesome nature sounds,
binaural beats and healing melodies to help you create
your own private blissful and peaceful sanctuary for
meditation, relaxation, healing, de-stress, and it also
can be used as a sleeping aid! Discover the awesome method
of meditation using the faculty of hearing! Check out
http://www.WhatIsListening.com today.

Appstore url link:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/awesome-nature-music- sounds/id443134328?mt=8

#195: Download this app for fitness! (cool app!)

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:19:05 +0000

A famous philosopher and physicist once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Those were the words of Albert Einstein back in the 1900’s. Today, as we move into the 21st century, that could easily be translated to many areas of modern day living, including physical fitness.

Many people desire an athlete’s strength and a bodybuilder’s form with the holistic mental and spiritual well-being of a yogi. But all they’re ever willing to do are the run of the mill routines they’ve gotten used to over the years, as dictated by their run of the mill trainers because there was no other choice available. That is, until a revolutionary method of training was introduced to the health and fitness industry.

Since the first CrossFit affiliated gym opened in 1995 in Santa Cruz, the world of bodybuilders, athletes, trainers and physical fitness enthusiasts has never been the same. The number of affiliated gyms grew from 18 in 2005 to almost 1,700 in 2010. Weightlifting coaches associated with CrossFit include Louie Simmons, Bill Starr, and Mike Burgener. Former NFL player John Welbourn developed the CrossFit Football program.

Other CrossFit subject matter experts include Dr. Nicholas Romanov, inventor of the Pose Method of running and Dr. Barry Sears, originator of the Zone diet. Athletes from around the world have competed in the annual “CrossFit Games” in Aromas, California where regional events are held, including a sectional competition at the Arnold Classic that was introduced by 7-time Mr. Olympia awardee himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Although many professional athletes have benefited from the CrossFit Program, its methods were not created solely for ball players, tennis players or boxers, triathletes, etc. CrossFit is beneficial and accessible to the average Jane, Mary, Tom, Dick and Harry. That’s you and me.

Our needs and the Olympic athlete’s differ only by degree and not kind. You may not think of yourself as an athlete or realize the importance of acquiring the same skills, but if you desire strength, power, balance and agility, flexibility, and endurance, then you are clearly aspiring to be one, because being competent in all those areas is CrossFit’s exact definition of an athlete.

Each of those aptitudes is enhanced with CrossFit whether they are used by the world’s best athletes or by you and me since the main thrust of the CrossFit principle is all-encompassing of general physical fitness.

The CrossFit program is not focused on any single area but it deliberately attempts to boost physical fitness in ten fields all at once.

They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy while focusing on the three metabolic pathways that provide energy for all human action: The Phosphagen pathway, the Glycolytic pathway, and the Oxidative pathway. Phosphagen dominates the highest-powered activities – those that last less than ten seconds. Glycolytic dominates moderate-powered activities – those that last up to several minutes. Lastly, Oxidative dominates low-powered activities – those that last in excess of several minutes. CrossFit ensures access to all three pathways by engaging their athletes in Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Sprinting.

In gyms and health clubs, a usual workout comprises of movements for segregated muscles and long-drawn-out aerobic sessions. The fitness community gives the exercising population and the world at large the notion that doing their lateral raises, sit-ups and the like if combined with riding the stationary bike or treadmill is going to produce some kind of “athlete” in them.

With CrossFit, work is done exclusively on compound and shorter high intensity cardiovascular movements. They have replaced the lateral raise with push press, the curl with pull-ups, and the leg extension with squats.

CrossFit athletes run, row, jump rope, climb rope and carry odd objects. They move large loads over long distances with speed, using powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting techniques. They also use dumbbells, gymnastics rings, pull-up bars, kettlebells, and many bodyweight exercises.

CrossFit is now used in nearly 1,700 gyms worldwide and even by fire departments, law enforcement agencies and military organizations including the Canadian Forces, the United States Marine Corps, and the Royal Danish Life Guards.

If your current regimen all of a sudden sounds old school and typical, consider yourself fortunate that you now have the awareness and opportunity to workout using the CrossFit method. Today, you have been given the chance to become a real athlete, bring innovation in your daily workout routine and expect something truly different and spectacular, and this all comes in a handy app for fitness and iPhone pocket fitness, workout app produced by DragonTortise.com

The app works for iPhone and iPod touch. User Interface Languages: English. Release languages include: English

iPhone Appstore link: http://itunes.apple.com/app/pocket-fitness-gym-work-your/id441214082?mt=8

Learn more about CrossFit exercises and kettlebell workouts

#162: Download this cool Android app! A wise man’s guide to surviving an affair!

admin — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:26:56 +0000

Install this app!

What a cool way to affair-proof your relationship and love!

Need Relationship Help? Get A Wise Man’s Guide to Surviving An Affair App today!

In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage.
~ Robert Anderson

No matter what kind of relationship you’re in right now, you’ve probably already heard someone’s tale of their divorce: the pain, the financial troubles, problems with the children, etc.

Doesn’t sound like a good place to be, does it?

The truth is that most marriages today will end in divorce. One in two marriages will end in divorce according to national statistics, and that number increases in some locations (southern California’s rate is 60 – 75% marriage failure rate).

It almost sounds hopeless.

But what you want to know is that divorce isn’t your only option when the times get tough.

There’s a reason that you’re in your relationship or in your marriage: you loved this person at one point. In fact, you probably still love them now, but things got difficult and for whatever reason, you’re thinking about splitting up.

There might be troubles with:

~ Affairs
~ Cheating
~ Miscommunication

And you can probably add to this list.

But what you should know is that even if you’re NOT having troubles now, there are ways that you can strengthen your marriage so that it never gets to the point of a break up or a divorce.

Never.

Here’s what you want to know!

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Benefits of using this amazing Book & Audio App!
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~ This comes from one of VERY popular book called A Wise Man’s Guide to Surviving an Affair! Having this cool app is like having your own Pocket love advisor and relationship counselor! You’ll learn our tactics and stategies to surviving any affairs right from this book app! This app is meant to be used by guys who love their women!

~ With this book app, you will learn what you need to know to save your relationship from falling apart! And once you’ve saved your relationship from falling apart – it feels really good, doesn’t it?

~ Any relationship between two people is one that needs to be based on trust, respect, and love. But it’s how you cultivate these things in good and bad times that show the true strength of your bond. All these are revealed to you in this useful app!

~ Do not just read the book! Connect with our advisors, experts and counselors quick right from this app! Ask your questions; get relationship & marriage help, get advice fast! We are just an app away!

~ Get access to regular tips from us and access your video tutorials right from the app itself; the tips you pick up and learn from us WILL help you re-ignite the love in your relationship and marriage! With our remedies for you, you CAN solve conflicts, save your marriage, and strengthen your love for each other from continous learning with our materials!

Click here to install this cool App to your android phone!

Check your love compatibility!

In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage.
~ Robert Anderson

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#156: Install this SUPER cool book app!

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:19:36 +0000

cool apps

FREE Book app “101 Amazing Ways to Say I Love You! You gonna love it!

Falling in love is easy; telling someone you love them isn’t always as simple.

You want to make the first time you say, “I love you” to be special and the millionth time to be just as memorable.

So, how do you do it?

Saying “I love you” doesn’t have to be perfect, but the intention and the feeling behind it should be. In a word, saying, “I love you” needs to be genuine.

If you’re stumped for ideas about how to tell your lover that you love them, here are some hints and tips to get your loving feelings out in the open. And we are giving you 101 super cool, creative and fresh ways to say “I Love You”!

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~ When you are stuck for ideas to express your love, you can quickly get access to our 101 AMAZING ways to say ‘I Love YOU’ right at your fingertips in this Book app. This app contains the hugely popular book of the same name!

~ Get regular tips, latest updates, articles, case studies from us right at your fingertips!

~ Need love advice? Searching for relationship repair help? Seeking relationship solutions? Looking for marriage or relationship resources? Connect with us immediately right from this app and ask your questions!

~ Access video tutorials and tips quickly! This CAN be your own pocket relationship and love advisor!

=> Click here to install into your Android phone!

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#152: Bored? Play this cool flying video game!

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:16:06 +0000

Flying video game can be played by single person or play together with friends! Works with iphone, ipod touch and ipad! Suitable for children 8 years and above! But everyone can enjoy this flying game!

Check out http://ardrone.parrot.com for more details!

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#150: Go for unexpected shots!

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:59:45 +0000

The Flip UltraHD camcorder is a compact and easy to use digital camcorder. It features a digital zoom and one touch recording, ensuring that even the most unexpected shots can be captured quickly. The Flip camcorder turns on quickly so that it is possible to begin recording within seconds.

Take unexpected shot!

Get this cool camcorder here!
The Flip camcorder has an 8GB memory that can store up to two hours (120 minutes) of high definition video. There is no need to buy and use separate tapes or other recording materials.

The camcorder has a large, clear two inch screen on which videos can be played back. It is also possible to delete unwanted videos directly from the camcorder.

Transferring the recorded video to a computer is made easy by the USB plug that flips out from the body of the camcorder, allowing it to be plugged directly into a USB port on any computer, without the need for any cables. The flip camcorder is compatible with both Macs and PCs.

It comes with built in FlipShare software that can be used to edit the captured footage, create movies, upload videos to the Internet or email them to friends. The video files that are produced by this software are small and compact enough to be easily shared over the internet.

The flip digital camcorder also has a mini HDMI connector that can be used to watch the recorded videos on an HD TV.

The flip HD camcorder comes with an AA battery pack that will be recharged whenever the camcorder is plugged into a USB port, but it can also be used with standard AA batteries.

The beauty of the flip digital camcorder is its simplicity. It is the easiest HD camcorder to use, allowing high quality videos to be captured with the press of a single button. The pre-installed software is also easy to use in order to edit and share these videos.

The videos that are captured by the flip camcorder are high quality HD videos that will look crisp and clear on your computer screen or on an HD TV. The sound that is recorded by the camcorder is also of excellent quality.

The flip digital HD camcorder is ideal for travel and days out because it is small enough to be carried anywhere and it does not require any disks or tapes for recording. It can run on normal AA batteries, so it is possible to keep it charged wherever you are, even if you do not have access to a USB port.

The camera is easy enough for anyone to use, and it is also rugged enough to be taken out and about or for a child to use.

=> Get the cool camcorder here today to take unexpected shots!

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#144: Try build your own homemade Electric car!

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:40:35 +0000

Build your own electric car

This cool product is offered by a Les and Jane who have been living “off grid” for the past 15 years. They drive their own homemade electric car and use solar and wind energy to run their house.

Their book reveals the method that they used to convert their car to run on electricity at a cost that they, as regular people, could afford. The cost of the whole process is a few hundred dollars. And they will also show you how to complete a 100 miles with one charging.

You will learn in a step-by-step the method of converting your car to electric power and how to reduce the money that you pay for fuel to nearly zero.

This method is not only an effective way to get great mileage for less, but it also helps the environment.

The use of fuel increases the amount of harmful gases in the environment which has a negative affect on the overall environment and particularly on the local environment. By adapting to this method of running your vehicle you are also doing a favor to our environment.

=> Want to try your hands on building your own homemade electric car? Try using this resource today!

You will be pleased to learn that the IRS gives refunds to people who are using environmentally friendly methods of living. In this book you will learn how to benefit from this as well.

In addition, you will learn how to replace the expensive batteries that you have to buy for running your car on electricity. You can keep a whole bank of used batteries in great shape for years.

The car speed is something that you may be concerned about because without speed there’s no point in wasting money on such methods. The authors say that your electric powered car will easily achieve freeway speeds. This means that in terms of performance there will be no issues at all.

For the couple, however, this electric vehicle conversion is only part of what has been a 15 year journey to find the ultimate way to maintain a normal lifestyle and live green at the same time.

There is also “The Going Green Value Pack” on offer, which includes “Build Your Own Electric Car” + 4 other books each with information on different methods (solar panels, wind generators and bio diesel production) of using “green” energy .

=> Want to try your hands on building your own homemade electric car? Try using this resource today!

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#142: The limits of the Apple iPod Touch are only those of the user’s imagination and desires!

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:15:53 +0000

The iPod Touch is one of the most popular MP3 players, with the newest versions of the Touch 8GB and the 32GB Touch being particularly popular.

Many other versions are also available, depending upon the storage capacity that is required by the user and how much they are willing to pay for their MP3 and MP4 player.

The iPod Touch

Click here to get the iPod touch (32G) today!

The iPod Touch offers a lot more than the average MP3 player or MP4 player, however. It is more like a pocket computer than a music player.

You can browse the internet, send emails or access maps and local information. The iPod Touch has a wide range of different functions that also include a calendar, a calculator, a contacts book and a program for taking notes. There are numerous games and downloadable apps.

It is also possible to download ebooks from the Kindle store to read on the iPod Touch. The limits of the iPod Touch are only those of the user’s imagination and desires.

The iPod Touch is still an excellent device on which to listen to music. The Genius Mix function can automatically create new playlists and mixes that will sound great together, based on your listening habits and preferences. The iPod Touch supports all of the major file formats for audio, pictures and video, including MP3, MP4, JPEG, WAV, BMP, GIF, Apple Lossless, Audible and AAC.

=> Get the iPod Touch (64G) here!

New music and videos can be downloaded from Apple iTunes, either by connecting to a computer or accessing the internet directly via the iPod Touch’s wifi connection. The iPod Touch also features a Bluetooth connection that can be used for wireless headphones.

The App Store holds a diverse range of applications that can be downloaded and used on the iPod Touch. There are games and entertainment apps, as well as more serious apps that serve educational or informative purposes.

A number of different versions of the iPod Touch are available. They have different features and storage capacities. The Touch 8GB can store up to 1750 songs or 10000 photographs or 10 hours of video. The 32GB Touch has a much larger capacity.

It can be used to store 7000 songs, 40000 photographs or 40 hours of video. A fully charged iPod Touch can play up to 30 hours of music or six hours of video.

The clear 3.5 inch screen can be used as a widescreen display for watching movies. It is a responsive touchscreen that feels very natural and intuitive to use.

It doesn’t take long to get used to flicking through album cover art to choose what to play, or shaking the iPod Touch in order to shuffle through your music at random.

The iPod Touch is supplied with Apple earphones. In the newest and most advanced versions, these come with a remote and microphone, which can be used for voice control on some iPod Touch’s, such as the new 32GB Touch and 64GB Touch.

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#135: Learn to make your favorite iphone game like this 14 year old boy! (fun!)

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:24:20 +0000

Create your own favorite iphone game!

I like what 14 year old Robert Nay says! “Go for your dreams and do what you want to do,” he says.

This young boy has created a popular iphone game called Bubble Ball, which is a puzzle and game of strategy that involves the principles of physics in moving a floating bubble from one point to another. It has been downloaded 1 million times in its first 2 weeks of release from Apple’s iTunes web site and has replaced another iphone game called ‘Angry Birds’ as being the most popular.

He can play piano, trumpet and mandolin, and has a deep interest in electronic games from young.

“It’s neat to know that he’s brought a little fun and happiness to 2 million people,” said Robert’s father, Don.

Read full article of his story here. Read another story of a 9-year old boy who makes his own iphone app too! Something for you to think about doing!

Read how you can turn your idea for an iphone game into reality here!

This is a useful resource to help you create your own iphone game and app!

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