June 25th, 2008 | 59 views | by tobs
If we were able to identify early signs of a stroke, we might be able to save a life or preventing a loved one, friend or anyone to experience a helpless, hopeless condition which are the consequences of surviving a stroke.
Although there are ‘movie heart attacks’ which are sudden and intense and recognizable, most attacks starts slowly with mild pain and discomfort. If you suspect someone is experiencing a heart attack, you may ask the victim to do three simple things which can save the victim’s life. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aneurysms, signs, stroke, stroke attack, stroke detection, stroke identification, stroke statistics
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June 10th, 2008 | 97 views | by tobs
Ellen Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer
(06-09) 12:47 PDT SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. cut the price of its best-selling iPhone in half Monday - to $199 - making the all-in-one smart phone, media player and Internet device more accessible than before.
Apple also said it had increased the speed for the iPhone so that it runs on the latest 3G technology, shortening the time it takes to download a Web page and access the Internet. And for the first time, it will also incorporate GPS technology so that users can track where they are as they’re traveling. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 3g, apple, gps, Internet, iphone, media player, smart phone
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June 2nd, 2008 | 105 views | by tobs
We can’t get away from them - computers are everywhere, from the washing machine to the car it seems everything is now run by a computer and with the exponential rate they are advancing there is probably more computing power in the average mobile phone than NASA used to put a man on the moon.
And that has always been a problem for industry, as unlike other areas that computers have to function in, such as the home or office, computers in industry have to be manufactured to a robust standard and have to deal with all sorts of hostile environments from dust filled warehouses and baking hot furnaces to soaking wet production lines and deep freeze lockers. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 28th, 2008 | 71 views | by tobs
All of your friends laughing at your ability to kill all things green - even the sturdest of cacti?
Well here’s a device for you - the rather sleek looking Pet Plant by designer Junyi Heo.
The pot measures soil conditions, temperature, humidity, and water - and calculates those variables based on the need of the plant natures way contained.

It then “tells” the plant owner what its little green friend needs via a series of pictograms on an LCD display. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 16th, 2008 | 101 views | by tobs
Goodman’s iPod boombox has it all: 7in LCD, speakers, 3-in-1 multicard reader.
The Goodman’s brand has been around a while and I can remember my first home Hi-Fi was by Goodmans, but back then they never had something like this Goodman’s iPod boombox that has it all in one sleek unit. You will not only find an iPod but also a 7-inch LCD, speakers and a 3-in-1 multicard reader.
While not everyone will want an iPod sound system packed with other gadgets, for those that do will find lots to love in Goodmans latest device. Gone are the days of just listening to music on your boombox as with the 7 inch LCD display on this device you can watch stored videos, that can be music videos, movies or anything else that takes your fancy.
When you take into account all that’s included (see features below) then the price of £89.99 ($178) seems a good deal. The main features include playable files from iPod series, full function remote control, supports multi language, acts as a USB host, 3-In-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS), support MP3 music players, full iPod docking functionality with iPod charging, superior surround sound and led backlight.
What do you think of the “Goodmans iPod Dock with 7” LCD Display”, leave a comment and lets us know.
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