Month: September 2010
Top 10 Tips for Starting a Business in 2010
Okay, let’s have a show of hands? Who here is tired of hearing about a recession? I thought so, almost everyone. If you think that our 24-hour exposure to news channels has helped to exacerbate the recent downturn and that those analysts just tend to over analyze, then you are not alone. RegardlessRead More
Ten Basic Tips on Running a Business From Home
If you are thinking of running a business from home, there are a few basic tips you should know. This essential knowledge holds the key to whether you will be successful in your venture or not. Lets start by looking at ways to start planning for your business. 1. Wasting precious time inRead More
5 Steps To Wake Up Without An Alarm
Now that I have sold you on the benefits of waking up early, I hope that I can get you to try the thing that many people dread and that is waking up early. And the interesting thing is that I intend you to do it without using an alarm clock. Impossible, youRead More
7 Ways to Prevent and Treat Back Pain
As anyone who’s suffered it knows, it sucks to have back pain. But it doesn’t have to suck for your wallet. Don’t get me wrong; a professional back massage every once in a blue moon is worth every cent and feels A-MAAAZING! For the rest of the time, though, practice the following 7Read More
How to Keep Your self Awake
We all love to catch up with some sound sleep at night after working for long hours throughout the day. However, at times, you cannot afford to sleep because of some urgent work at hand. If you are a working professional, then it could be the deadline that force you to stay awake.Read More
Internet Explorer 8 Keyboard Shortcut Keys
You can use the Internet Explorer shortcut keys to perform lots of different tasks quickly or to work without a mouse. Below is a listing of all the major shortcut keys or shortcuts in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8. By using these shortcut buttons, we can do our work conviniently which is an easyRead More
Ten Things Bloggers Should Not Doo
Every now and then I will see a list of things bloggers should do, but I notice people are not that inclined to do what they are asked to do, while they pay more attention to things they should NOT do. That is why I decided to create the list below. Here weRead More
How to tell if your Facebook account is hacked ?
We all love Facebook, but if you’re not careful, your security may be compromised. From phishing, to automated spam, or simply forgetting to logout at a public terminal, there are a lot of things that might go wrong. So, similar to what we did when we showed you how to deal with GmailRead More
How to Break a BIOS Password ? Laptop or Desktop
Methods of breaking password for Desktop PC and for laptop is quite different. We would explain each. Break BIOS Password for Desktop : If it’s a desktop PC, erasing the cmos memory will usually clear it. Steps: 1. Power off the computer and make sure that it is unplugged. 2. Open up yourRead More
5 Hair Care Secrets
5 Hair Care Secrets No matter what your hair goals, you want your hair to be at it’s best. Shiny, bouncy, healthy hair is a must for all lengths. But if you are trying to grow your hair out and prevent damage, you might need to try a few unconventional methods. Secret #1Read More
Jamming device disguised as Mobile Phone
A jamming device that looks like a mobile phone has gone on sale via an electronics supplier in the UK. The jammer – which would be illegal in Australia – blocks signals in a range of up to 15m in optimum conditions and is being promoted for clandestine use on public transport andRead More
Bullet-proof polo shirt
For those occasions when a bullet-proof gentleman’s square just won’t do there is the bullet-proof polo shirt. The US$12,000 anti-ballistic shirt is made of ultra-lightweight, bullet-proof fabric by Columbian designer Miguel Caballero and features removable ballistic panels designed to offer protection from weaponry ranging from a 9mm pistol to an Uzi. Caballero has beenRead More
Surveillance: two rare glimpses into who’s watching you, and how
If it hasn’t become apparent to you yet, you are living in an age when your every online step is being monitored. The notion of communications privacy has been steamrolled in the interests of security, and the occasional tiny chance we get to peek back at the people who make it their businessRead More
Goodbye touchscreen? XWave brainwave interface for iDevices unveiled
Until humans evolve huge brains like the Talosians, it seems we’ll have to rely electronic headwear to allow us to control devices with our brainwaves – electronic headwear like the XWave from California-based company PLX Devices. The XWave is the first brainwave interface accessory for the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad that is worn over the headRead More
Laser projector for smartphones on the way
The development of a tiny new video projector has recently been announced by Switzerland’s Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) via its spin-off company, Lemoptix. The projector is said to be smaller in area than a credit card, with a projection head measuring one cubic centimeter. Developers of the device foresee it becomingRead More
ROAMpay credit card swiper for iPhones, Blackberrys, and Droids
The ability to turn a smartphone into a portable credit card swiper makes sense for small business owners on the go, as well as anyone who happens to be out of cash. Like Square, the new ROAMpay device plugs in to the audio jack of your smartphone. Using the company’s app, you get theRead More
SunPower claims new solar cell efficiency record of 24.2 percent
Although we’ve seen sunlight to electricity conversion efficiencies of over 40 percentwith multi-junction solar cells in lab environments, most mass-produced cells can only boast a conversion rate of around 15 percent. Now SunPower Corp., a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar power systems, has claimed a new world recordRead More
Every last drop: technologies that save water on show
The Fraunhofer research organization is concerned about the world’s fresh water supply. According to the statistics put forth by groups like the World Commission on Water for the 21st Century, that concern is justified – over 450 million people worldwide currently face severe water shortages, and as much as two thirds of the world’sRead More
“Clear” sound from Greensound Technology’s glass speakers
As any cola-swilling child of the 90’s will tell you, things are better when they’re clear. Water? Definitely better clear. Conscience? Ditto. Speakers? Sure, why not? We’ve already had Harman Kadon’s GLA-55 speakers featuring faceted cut-glass enclosures to expose the audio engine, but the glass speakers from Greensound Technology are even more striking. LookingRead More
Gesture Remote looks to control the TV of the future
How many device remotes do you have? One for the TV, one for the DVD/Blu-ray player, one for cable/satellite box, one for the hi-fi and perhaps even one for the computer – have I missed any? Maybe you’ve tried to consolidate all of these various remotes into one big universal control with lotsRead More
Smart home sensors use electrical wiring as an antenna
Smart homes of the future will automatically adapt to their surroundings using an array of sensors to record everything from the building’s temperature and humidity to the light level and air quality. One hurdle impeding the development of such intelligent homes is the fact that existing technology is still power hungry and today’sRead More
Boeing SolarEagle solar-powered UAV to fly in 2014
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Vulture program, which aims to develop and demonstrate technology to enable a single high-altitude unmanned airplane (UAV) to operate continuously for a period of five years, has entered phase II. Under the terms of an US$89 million contract, Boeing will develop a full-scale demonstrator called theRead More
Piezoelectric generator creates power from shoes
Could walking or running generate enough energy to power your cell phone or GPS device? Dr. Ville Kaajakari has developed an innovative piezoelectric generator prototype small enough to be embedded in the sole of a shoe that’s designed to produce enough power to operate GPS receivers, location tags and eventually, even a cellRead More
Credit cards that hide the account number and store multiple accounts
If you’re anything like me, there’s a stack of credit cards bulking up the size of your wallet (or purse), making it fit to burst in a Costanza-like explosion of receipts and unused condoms. New technology from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania startup Dynamics Inc. could help cut the number of cards cluttering up your walletRead More
Ozone layer no longer decreasing
A new report suggests that international efforts to halt the destruction of the ozone layer have been successful. Launched on the UN International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the report by 300 scientists also provides new information about the net effects on Earth’s climate, and also the effects of climate changeRead More
Sikorsky’s X2 demonstrator sets unofficial world record speed of 250 knots
Sikorsky Aircraft’s coaxial X2 Technology demonstrator has achieved the 250-knot (287.69 mph) milestone that was established as the goal of the craft from its inception. The speed, which was achieved in level flight during a 1.1-hour flight on Wednesday, September 15, is an unofficial speed record for a helicopter, easily beating the currentRead More
Leica releases M9 worth £19,800
it is not just the output image that matters to the photographers but even the camera which is often at times the part of their luxurious life style. It is for such customers that the different companies release cameras that can actually cost a killing yet be sold out in no time byRead More
Sigma SD1 with 15.3MP sensor launched
The SIGMA SD1 incorporates a 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engines. The combination of the 46 megapixel sensor and dual TRUE II processing engines ensure the high resolution images are processed quickly with high definition and smooth and subtle graduation of colour. The SD1Read More
HARA CHANA MASALA Vegetables RECIPE
Ingredients: 1.4 kg Hara Chana 50ml oil 4gm ginger and green chilly, chopped 1gm asafoetida 10gm cloves 10gm bay leaf 10gm salt 3gm sugar Lemon juice 5gm garam masala powder Garnishes: 5 gm chopped coriander Preparation: Heat oil, add cumin, cloves, bay leaf, chopped ginger, green chilli, and saute for 2 minutes. AddRead More
INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped apple 1 cup sliced celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 to 3 tsp curry powder 3/4 cup cold chicken stock 2 cups milk 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 (3 ounce) can mushrooms, drained Salt To Taste Rice RingRead More
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati Rice 3/4 kg Chicken Pieces 1/2 cup Milk 1 cup Yogurt (curd) 3 sliced onion 1 tsp Ginger Paste 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste 1/2 cup Tomato Puree 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder 2 tsp GaramRead More
STRAWBERRY SHAKE RECIPE
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh Strawberries 4 cup Milk (Doodh) To taste Sugar (Cheeni) Ice -cubes How to make strawberry shake: Wash strawberries properly and remove the stems. Blend strawberries and little milk together in a blender until crushed properly into a smooth paste. Add the remaining milk, sugar and crushed ice. Blend againRead More
CHOCOLATE SHAKE RECIPE
Ingredients: 4 cup Cold Milk (Thanda Doodh) 2 cup Chocolate Ice-Cream 5 tsp sweetened Cocoa Powder Crushed Ice How to make chocolate shake: Blend milk and cocoa powder in a blender for few seconds. Add ice-cream and crushed ice and blend again for few more seconds. Serve chilled. Serve over a crushed ice.
COLD COFFEE RECIPE
Ingredients: 4 cup Cold Milk (Thanda Doodh) 1 cup boiling Water 6 tsp instant Coffee Powder 4 tblsp Cream (Malai) 3 tblsp Sugar (Cheeni) Crushed Ice How to make cold coffee: Dissolve instant coffee powder and sugar in boiling water and allow to cool. Blend the the coffee mixture and milk in aRead More
How to make iced coffee
I see a lot of people and restaurants do this incorrectly, so I’m revealing my great secret iced-coffee recipe. How not to make iced coffee Some common offenses: Pouring hot coffee over ice: This just yields weak, watered-down coffee that isn’t very cold. Adding sugar after it’s cold: Sugar won’t dissolve in cold water,Read More