Have you ever wondered what is inside the blacked out Suburbans you see in Presidential motorcades? Well, it just may be one of these.This may be the most bad-ass vehicle ever. From the outside, just another blacked out government Suburban, until the roof opens up and a turret mounted Dillon Aero M134D Gatling Gun starts firing!Source: Dillon Aero via YouTube and Jalopnik
According to the Xbox 360 DVD Drive Database, it appears Xbox 360s outfitted with the much-anticipated Jasper chipset have finally started showing up in stores and at online retailers.
Snow wrote in to remind us that David Otten's MITTE-9 micromouse robot design also utilized a fan to create improved traction. David made a detailed presentation on the overall micromouse design at MINOS in 2003.
Happily embracing Intel’s first Nehalem processors, Alienware has just introduced the Core i7-powered Area-51 X-58 and ALX X-58 gaming systems. Starting at $1,349, the Area-51 X-58 can be equipped with one of three (920, 940 and 965 EE models) Core i7 CPUs, a X58 motherboard, up to 12GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory, at least a [...]
Asus P656 give you 2.8" touchscreen with high resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, built in Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the fastest mobile phone engine at 800 MHz and Glide. Glide is the new highly interactive interface that lets you create your very own distinct style on-the-go.Incorporated into Glide are also applications that enable users to access a wide range of functions such as looking up t
Working at home is a great way to keep your sanity. You can save money on gas, avoid senseless office politics, and work in whatever you feel comfortable wearing. The only drawback is that you have to make the effort to turn your home office into an office. You do have to get some work [...]
In what seems to be an attempt at greater productivity, Microsoft China executives are now being driven to work in busses that are equipped with computers that clock you in the moment you log in....
If you haven’t heard already, BlackBerry and Ford have been putting on a contest that gives you the chance to win a brand-new, SYNC equipped 2009 Lincoln MKS. Looks like a nice ride. On top of that, there are other great daily prizes waiting to be won this week…. and 10 BlackBerry devices up for grabs as well!
Traveling with pets long distances and for long periods of time present challenges not only for pet owners but also for the pets they take along. According to Dr. Mitch Spindell who hosts the Ask the Vet feature at PetTravelCenter.com, the first thing one should always consider is how physically able a pet is to [...]
On September 3, 2008, resident GOP Goomah, Sarah Palin, fondled the imaginations of middle aged, Viagra chomping, gun-toting, red-blooded American men, saying, “...what is the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.” This sent a very confusing message to hockey fans.
My reaction was as follows:
“Hockey MILF in charge when McCain kicks? God bless Amer...did she just com
If you have school age children and are arranging a home swap, it's a great idea to get them directly involved in the exchange arrangements, corresponding with any similar aged children in the family. By the time the day arrives...
A man and his wife were driving through country on his way from New York to California. Looking at his fuel gauge, he decided to stop at the next gasoline station and fill up. About 15 minutes later, he spots a Mobil station and pulls over to the high octane pump. "What can I do for y'all?" asks the attendant. "Fill `er up with high test," replies the driver. While the attendant is filling up the
Section: Computers, Laptops
Lenovo has just announced an update to their X300, which is appropriately named the ThinkPad X301 and it comes with some welcomed improvements. Now included will be a few more, larger options for SSD-based storage, with a possible upgrade to either 64 or 128GB.
In addition the X300 will also be powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, as well as have support for D
The Japanese automobile company Mazda went on about the “green” trends and wants to equip supercar RX-9 with hybrid engine.
Until now, the whole line of Mazda RX was equipped with rotary motors, but because of the ongoing increase in fuel prices and environmental extortion company decided to diversify the range of engines. The model Mazda [...]
I wasn't going to post today... I'm out of words. It's hard to say something clever or funny or ANYTHING when in survival mode of pregnancy. That and listening to the kids bickering in the background. (they are supposed to be cleaning their rooms) But then I read this, and boy could I relate. I have never wanted to be a home-schooler. NEVER. I won't get into all the cons that I think there ar
Who has not driven a Japanese car, eaten sushi or played a Sony play station? These are some thing's for which Japan has become world famous. Today the country has emerged as a loved destination among the travelers and holidaymakers. The country has some of the most stunning and exciting scenic locales in whole of Asia. Located in the North Pacific Ocean, Japan is an island archipelago extending f
PM: Bahamas Equipped to Tackle The Future:
By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR -
Nassau, Bahamas:
In his Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday urged the Bahamas to draw on all its talents, resources and cultural strength in facing internal and external challenges.
"I believe that if we as a people delve deep into our positive cultural roots, we will successfu
Apple this month cut the price of the MacBook Air version with a solid state drive by $500, AppleInsider reports.“The Cupertino-based Mac maker is now selling its super slim 13-inch 1.8GHz MacBook Air with a 64GB solid state drive for $2598, down from the $3098 fetching price that was listed as recently as last week,” the report says.The $500 price cut is achieved by reducing the prices of not
Virgin Mobile USA's recent Helio acquisition announcement hasn't stopped the pre-paid wireless giant from pushing out new handset offerings for its pre-pay customer-base. The latest handset to bring its low- to mid-range feature set to Virgin Mobile's network is the UTStarcom Arc. Clad in a Black-and-Red finish, the Virgin Mobile Arc offers Bluetooth, VGA camera, speakerphone, and external and
Nokia today announced the Nokia Wireless Loopset HS-67WL, an accessory designed specifically for improved mobile communications for people with hearing aids. The Loopset is expected to start shipping worldwide in the first quarter 2009, with an estimated price of less than 200 Euros, before applicable taxes or subsidies.
Compatible with handsets that use Bluetooth connectivity, the HS-67WL
Establishing a new benchmark in flat panel TV design, JVC in July will market the world’s thinnest LCD TVs with built-in tuners. The new line of super-slim Full HD TVs also weigh less and consume less power than conventional LCD TVs. JVC’s new slim LCD TVs, feature a cabinet that across most of its width [...]
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Night view isn't exactly a new technology, but Toyota's latest implementation of it in its Crown Hybrid luxury sedan is a bit different than most. Unlike the company's previous effort, which displayed images straight on the windshield, this one makes use of an LCD in the dashboard, which also does double duty by displaying the speedometer and all the vehicle's other vit
Nearly all mobile gadgets plug in to the computer using USB. Many, if not all, modern desks have cable grommets to push cables and connectors through. Why not combine the two? Why not, indeed. We just wish we had thought of it first. With the In-Desk USB Hub you can connect a flash drive, a camera, etc and save space around your computer. The Hub is made to fit a 3 inch round grommet hole and conn
Northrop Grumman has been selected by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to provide the AAR-54 Missile Warning System (MWS) for its CH-47F Chinook helicopters.Under the terms of the multi-million dollar contract, Northrop Grumman's Defensive Systems Division will provide eight MWS shipsets and spares, in addition to follow-on support, to the RNLAF beginning in Jan. 2009 and continuing through
It looks like those wanting something a bit more capable but just as brightly-colored as Willcom’s most recent candybar phones could soon be getting their fix, as the company has just announced its new Willcom 03 smartphone, which packs a bundle of features into an eye-catching package.
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Having GPS integrated into your handset is one thing. But, having to pay for monthly navigation service just isn't something most people look forward to doing. So, to help ease the burden of navigating around town with your GPS-equipped BlackBerry smartphone, Garmin has introduced their new "Lifetime of Navigation" service. The navigation hardware giant is now offering BlackBerry owners unlimited
The U.S. Army has completed its First Unit Equipped (FUE) with the ITT Corporation Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG), helping the service meet its goal of fielding the first sensor-fused, helmet-mounted monocular.ITT’s ENVG optically combines an image intensification (I2) image and next-generation infrared (IR) image, allowing for improved mobility and situational awareness—through clear tar
Looks like the RRod (Red Ring of Death) issue is going to be solved soon, Mr. Rumor said that there’s probably a new Xbox 360 soon in few months. The new version of Microsoft’s game console codenamed Jasper will first utilize both 65nm GPU and CPU. With the 65nm chips the console should run cooler [...]
My SX project guitar now equipped with Seymour Duncan JB Jr. bridge pickup & Dunlop Dual Design Straplok System.My next modification will be the tuning pegs. I've been thinking to upgrade to Sperzel locking tuners."Sperzel's unique design and precise manufacturing tolerances eliminate shaft wobble, backlash, and end-play, greatly reducing your guitar's tuning problems. The housing extends further up the shaft, with the bushing threads on the outside, keeping the shaft solid as a rock."More info about this tuner at SpecialtyGuitars.comDon't miss out Afiqme's latest news & articles, subscribe to this blog today.
By: Prof. Ken Bode
Prof. Ken Bode
Today, 80 percent of Americans think our country is on the wrong track.
With a cratering economy, an endless war in Iraq and an uncomprehending president, that is understandable. Rarely has there been a moment when clarity of choice and opportunity for change has been so clear.
On Tuesday, Indiana voters [...]
Most people would never think something is hiding inside this AC adapter, much less think that it's actually fake. This AC adapter from Ajoka not only poses as the real thing even though it isn't, it also hides a QCIF (176x144) resolution video camera that records video in 3GP format. Built-in batteries will enable it to run for 3 hours straight (less than a night, but hey) and the recorded videos can be saved on up to 2GB in a memory card. It will also work while plugged into a wall socket, which is expected, of course. If only they didn't break the good disguise with the lack of wiring. Was it really that hard to include it?Via [Oh! Gizmo]
Filed under: Desktops
If you’ve been courting the idea of picking up a mini PC resembling an overstuffed history book with a glossy black finish, ASUS’ got just the thing. Housing an Intel processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, slot-loading DVD / Blu-ray (optional) drive, up to 1TB of hard drive space, a 256MB GeForce [...]
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If you’ve been courting the idea of picking up a mini PC resembling an overstuffed history book with a glossy black finish, ASUS’ got just the thing. Housing an Intel processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, slot-loading DVD / Blu-ray (optional) drive, up to 1TB of hard drive space, a 256MB GeForce [...]
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If you’ve been courting the idea of picking up a mini PC resembling an overstuffed history book with a glossy black finish, ASUS’ got just the thing. Housing an Intel processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, slot-loading DVD / Blu-ray (optional) drive, up to 1TB of hard drive space, a 256MB GeForce [...]
WARREN, Michigan (AP) — The lithium-ion batteries to be used in General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt electric car will soon be installed and tested in specially-equipped versions of the Chevrolet Malibu, the company said.
This will allow the automaker to test the batteries in actual driving situations, the company said during a media event in the Detroit suburb of Warren.
According to GM’s plans, the Volt will be produced as a mainstream electric vehicle that can be recharged by being plugged into a household outlet. It will have a small gasoline engine that will be used only to recharge the vehicle’s batteries if they run down while driving.
Because of the extreme power demands involved in driving a car in the real world, the vehicle would be powered by lithium-ion batte
What constitutes the minimum equipment that recreational divers should have and use on every dive? To some degree, this will be a factor of the environment and the purpose of the dive. Divers in cold water require more thermal protection than divers in warm water. Divers engaged in activities, such as underwater photography or night, deep, wreck, ice or cavern diving, require additional specialized diving equipment that sight-seeing divers in shallow, open water may not need. There is, however, certain equipment items that most experts believe recreational divers should have and use on every dive. The following is a brief overview of each of these items. Mask, Snorkel and Fins These are the most basic of all diving equipment. Masks allow divers to see underwater without distortion. Snork
To meet the demands of the Olympic Games and post-Games competitions, the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium has been equipped with a unique multi-color and high-definition LED display system.
The three-component system, the first of its kind in China, includes a funnel-shaped 22-ton TV display with eight screens; a 270m-long display system around the stands; and a [...]
Other Essential EquipmentA cooler (stocked with ice) keeps beverages and lunch cold and your catch fresh. Consider the cooler's weight, bulk, and durability when purchasing, as well as the size and quantity of fish you expect to keep. The cooler must be able to close completely without the fish's tails hanging out. Wheels can be a nice feature, but they are not useful on soft sand or uneven jetties. Fingernail clippers make clean cuts in fishing line. This essential piece of equipment is inexpensive and small enough to store in a tackle box compartment. A bait knife, used primarily to cut bait, is useful, inexpensive, multipurpose tool. Get one that is heavy duty and the right size to store easily in your tackle box. Some bait knives have a serrated edge, good for removing fish scales. A Fillet knife is fine bladed and very sharp and should be used only for filleting fish. Keep yours sharp and out of harm's way, in its own compartment in your tackle box. Use a chum pot to dis
Tackle Boxes & BackpacksThere is no getting around it, you will need a tackle box to carry and stow equipment. So with all the different types, sizes, materials, and price ranges, which one is perfect for you? That is up to you, because the choice is a matter of personal preference; no one type is decidedly better than another. And all tackle boxes have numerous compartments of different sizes suitable to house lures, jigs, sinkers, hooks, swivels, leader line, small tools, and other supplies. So the choice is really up to you.A well-organized tackle box will keep your gear reasonably dry, neatly consolidates, and readily accessible, and will enable you to accurately inventory is contents. A disorganized tackle box is a chamber of horrors. Tackle becomes tangled, you won't be able to find what you need-much less extricate it easily-and you'll likely poke yourself of hooks as you try to disengage them. So keep it clean.A standard student's backpack makes a convenient tackle box b
Essential Fishing EquipmentRods and ReelsFor the beginning angler, a good choice of rod is a 6- to 7- foot moderate- to fast-action spinning rod. It is sufficient for just about every type of fish, from Scup to large Bluefish or even striped bass. And after you've gained experience and acquired definite opinions, you can increase your rod inventory judiciously. With the rod you will need a spinning reel to match the spinning rod. The spinning reel should be capable of holding at least 150 yards of 20- to 30-pound test mono filament line. But I recommend you use that pound test except use Power Pro, 'cause this type of line is braided and can hold up to about 2 to 4 times the size pound. You could also avoid any question of properly matching the rod and reel by purchasing a rod and reel combination outfit. The manufacturer has already done the thinking for ya.For hooks and lures, it's best to learn the type of fish that are running and which species can be targeted in the area you
Before you buy your equipment, you should know how you're going to fish. Some people prefer to sit or stand on a dock; others enjoy standing at the edge of the surf on a sandy shore. Still others prefer a day on a boat on the open water. And each technique requires different equipment, and it usually takes 2 or 3 fishing trips before you know what you need for your style of fishing. With that said, there is a whole tackle box full of equipment that everyone needs, so I'll talk about some of that here. There is much to choose from at tackle shops-enough to confuse even the most advanced angler. Some items are designed primarily to attract humans rather than fish. Just remember the K.I.S.S saying-Keep it simple stupid. And stay focused on what's needed, and avoid large chain stores, whose sales depend on volume. I say this because you will receive the best advice from regular mom-and-pop tackle shops, who know what they are actually doing.Now with all of that said lets get started
Microsoft is coming up with Windows Server 2008, operating system to get the competitive edge over Linux. Thousands of companies deliver hosted services via Windows Server. According to Microsoft officials, the ensuing Windows Server 2008 will endow web hosters with web density and other features. It is designed taking into mind the various hosting amenities. The new operating system is due on February, 2008. Generally hosters need to install the modules needed for their services. Now modules can be created for customized capabilities such as positioning a database. It also comes up with diagnostic and management tools, featured to improve the experiences of using the platform. PHP and ASP.Net applications can be interoperated through the featured system.There are contradictory views reg
The Nissan Quest’s tough exterior Nissan parts are not the only things that define the safety and comfort of this small family van as it is now equipped with MicronAir that makes the air inside the cabin cleaner.
Pure comfort is said to be guaranteed by the MicronAir, which is produced by the Filtration Division of the German company Freudenberg Nonwoven, for the Nissan Quest passengers. According to studies done by Freudenberg, the air inside an automobile is actually more polluted that the air outside. The enclosed confine of a vehicle provides a very limited area for the air to circulate, thus more impurities stay put. Special air filters like MicronAir can be just the solution for this cabin air problem.
Well-crafted specialty automotive filters are used in order to sift through the air that comes into the mini van’s cabin. This special feature of the Nissan Quest provides passengers with a cleaner air compared to those that are not equipped with it. The HVAC System
Epson intros LED-equipped Perfection V500 flatbed scannerIt's been a hot minute since a flatbed scanner was able to impress, but Epson's USB 2.0 Perfection V500 manages to do exactly that. Sporting a 6400dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color depth, the V500 steps it way up by also throwing in the firm's ReadyScan LED technology, 'which delivers fast scans and no warm-up time.' Furthermore, you can expect nonexistent wait times when flipping between reflective and film scanning, less power usage, and a LED that automatically 'adjusts the color of the light source based on the type of original being scanned, using white light for positive film and blue light for negative film.' Not too shabby at all for $249.99, and for those needing an Automatic Document Feeder, the optional add-on will soon be available for $199.99.(Via Engadget.)
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Well it appears that despite all of our wishing, hoping, and positive-thinking exercises, Microsoft has failed to deliver on a small dream of ours, namely, 65nm chips for the new HDMI-rocking Xbox 360 Premiums. Despite signs pointing otherwise, new photos show that this batch of systems continue to carry the Zephyr motherboard layout, which uses the older, hotter 90nm chips, though the boys in Redmond have addressed the heat issue a little bit with the addition of a second "daughter" heatsink attached to the CPU by heatpipe. The new 65nm "Falcon" boards -- which chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) confirmed are in production -- are still on their way according to the rumor mill, slated for release sometime this Fall. Interestingly, Microsoft and TSMC have just laid plans to produce the Xbox's graphics-memory subsystem using the chip manufacturer's 90nm embedded DRAM spec. We won't speculate on when we'll start seeing that addition appear,
While a USB keyboard may do the ivory-ticklers in the crowd some good, Crate is looking out for the six-string warriors by shipping its USB-equipped Profiler 5 mini amplifier. This five-watt combo guitar amp measures in at less than eight-inches tall and weighs just six-pounds, and aside from giving users the option of powering it via an AC adapter or six AA cells, there's also an auxiliary input for rocking along with your DAP. More important, however, is the rear-mounted USB port (shown after the jump), which enables guitarists to easily record their shredding without any external breakout boxes. So if you think you can give the twin four-inch speakers in Crate's latest all they can handle, the Profiler 5 is available now for $159.99.Continue reading Crate ships USB-equipped Profiler 5 mini guitar amplifier(Via Engadget.)
RIM just got real nasty on everyone with its latest announcement, namely, that the WiFi equipped, integrated-GPS-havin’ BlackBerry 8820 has just gotten the proper release treatment, stating that the device will be heading to retailers in the “coming weeks,” and is slated to land on AT&T later this summer, making a ton of American businessmen very, very happy. More…
Via: Engadgetmobile.com
We have not completed our shopping for the new home furniture yet - I am amazed at how much they have to but to make themselves comfortable in a house. All that a little dog needs is a soft blanket in a corner for his bed, but they are now looking at wardrobes and chests of drawers to store their clothes in. And that is another thing that I don't require. At least I am getting lots of exercise
We have not completed our shopping for the new home furniture yet - I am amazed at how much they have to but to make themselves comfortable in a house. All that a little dog needs is a soft blanket in a corner for his bed, but they are now looking at wardrobes and chests of drawers to store their clothes in. And that is another thing that I don't require. At least I am getting lots of exercise
MSI's Bluetooth-equipped MS-5552 DAP goes 50 hours nonstopLooks like Aigo's A215 finally has some decent competition, as MSI's recently announced MS-5552 digital audio player matches the purported battery life minute for minute, but requires just a single AAA battery rather than the more traditional AA cell. Additionally, the larger, more vivid screen sure helps the MSI's appearance, but we're fairly certain that activating the built-in Bluetooth will knock those hours down in a hurry. Still, the aluminum alloy enclosure, D-pad styled controls, and integrated wireless functions aren't anything to sneeze at, but unfortunately MSI isn't so willing to unveil pricing and availability details just yet.(Via Engadget.)
By Sean B. Pasternak and Doug Alexander
Former Bank of Montreal Chief Executive Officer Anthony Comper said in September that the Canadian bank ``is unquestionably a world leader in balancing risk and returns.'' Canada's fourth-biggest bank lost its balance this year. CEO William Downe, who succeeded Comper in March, said last week that the Toronto-based company will report a
Free Calls & SMS, Free Nokia: Motion Detector-Equipped Cell Phones Could Be The Next Big ThingThe cell phone has taken another step forward. Or backward, if you happen to be in the way. The latest change to the always adapting technology comes in Japan, where that country's top mobile phone carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has added a new wrinkle to what's quickly becoming one of the hottest uses for the devices - video games. It's launched several new models with motion sensors that allow users to literally wave their phones around and make them act like the Nintendo Wii. That video game console became famous when it replaced the traditional joystick with a remote that lets players bowl, serve up a game of tennis or control the action on screen simply by moving its controller. Now that same technology has been packaged into a cell phone. What does that mean? People who want to play games on their handset are now being offered a range of activities never before possible. There's a tennis game
The FCC recently revealed information about a phone manufactured by Mobicom, but is branded by Citi. The Plus II is a small dual-band 850/1900 GSM bar-style phone that has no numeric keypad. It uses the navigation buttons to move ...
Filed under: Cellphones
We've handled handsets with unorthodox keypads before, but there's quite a bit more about this here device that's off-kilter than just a unique method of input. Discovered in the always unpredictable database of the FCC, the Mobicom-built mobile plays on the 850 / 1900 GSM bands and ...
Today T-Mobile launched the BlackBerry 8820, which, unlike the AT&T version, features both built-in GPS and WiFi. The BlackBerry 8820 also supports T-Mobile's MyFaves and HotSpot@Home services, though this business-focused handset lacks a camera.
Read the full story here.
Filed under: Cellphones
It looks like those wanting something a bit more capable but just as brightly-colored as Willcom's most recent candybar phones could soon be getting their fix, as the company has just announced its new Willcom 03 smartphone, which packs a bundle of features into an eye-catching package. Up ...
