11/15/11
11/6/11
Bank Transfer Day Attracts 81,900 RSVPs on Facebook
It started as a Facebook event page on Tuesday, and now it’s grown into a national movement. Today (Nov. 5) is Bank Transfer Day (BTD), a deadline activists... Read more:http://mashable.com/2011/11/05/bank-transfer-day-on-facebook/
11/1/11
10/27/11
Will Popeye switch to “Super broccoli”?
Article first published as Will Popeye switch to “Super broccoli”? on Technorati.
As it is proven that broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables in the World, there’s now a “super broccoli”. The new breed of the green vegetable is packed with a big nutritional punch. It has two to three times the normal amount of glucoraphanin that is found in a normal broccoli which prevents fat to clog the arteries and it reduces the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream.
Scientists say the super broccoli tastes a little sweeter as it has les sulphur in it but the general taste should be the same.
The new vegetable was created by cross-breeding a traditional English broccoli and a bitter Sicilian variety. No genetic modification was used.
The “super broccoli” has been on sale as Beneforte in select stores in California and Texas for the last year and hit the British shelves this month.
"There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that points to (glucoraphanin and related compounds) as the most important preventive agents for (heart attacks) and certain cancers, so it's a reasonable thing to do," said Lars Ove Dragsted, a professor in the department of human nutrition at the University of Copenhagen. Glucoraphanin also makes the body stronger and removes dangerous compounds.
Although this sounds very good other scientists say that it won’t have a great impact on people’s health. Eating this “super broccoli” will not make up for smoking or eating unhealthy but it’s a step in the right direction.
As it is proven that broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables in the World, there’s now a “super broccoli”. The new breed of the green vegetable is packed with a big nutritional punch. It has two to three times the normal amount of glucoraphanin that is found in a normal broccoli which prevents fat to clog the arteries and it reduces the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream.
Scientists say the super broccoli tastes a little sweeter as it has les sulphur in it but the general taste should be the same. The new vegetable was created by cross-breeding a traditional English broccoli and a bitter Sicilian variety. No genetic modification was used.
The “super broccoli” has been on sale as Beneforte in select stores in California and Texas for the last year and hit the British shelves this month.
"There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that points to (glucoraphanin and related compounds) as the most important preventive agents for (heart attacks) and certain cancers, so it's a reasonable thing to do," said Lars Ove Dragsted, a professor in the department of human nutrition at the University of Copenhagen. Glucoraphanin also makes the body stronger and removes dangerous compounds.
Although this sounds very good other scientists say that it won’t have a great impact on people’s health. Eating this “super broccoli” will not make up for smoking or eating unhealthy but it’s a step in the right direction.
10/25/11
Google+ To Integrate With Blogger
Google + is about to integrate with Blogger. This will be very exciting for us bloggers.
Read more about this on http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/24/google-to-integrate-with-blogger/
Read more about this on http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/24/google-to-integrate-with-blogger/
10/20/11
Google Street View Crew Hit the Swiss Alps Railways [VIDEO]
Few would complain about this business trip: A crew from Google
recently went to the Swiss Alps to film the Albula-Bernina line in
Switzerland, considered one of the most scenic railway routes in the
world. Read more: http://mashable.com/2011/10/20/google-street-view-crew-hit-the-swiss-alps-railways-video/
10/19/11
Dragon age: Origins PS capturing
I will start making youtube video's about playing games soon. Here are some tests I did with my easycap. Soon I'll be starting to play DC universe online... Hope you'll enjoy these.
10/14/11
Women on the Pill Pick Boring Lovers
Article first published as Women on the Pill Pick Boring Lovers on Technorati.
If your husband or longtime male partner has been providing for you nicely but your sex life is a bit dull, it may have something to do with your birth control pill.
2,500 mothers who had at least one child were asked some question about when they first met their partner and if they were on birth control that time. This study, by the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, shows that women who were taking a contraceptive pill when they first met their beloved partner, are more likely to stay in a relationship than women who weren’t on the pill. Though the partners of the non-pill taking women are proven to be more handsome, their relationships tend to fail more often.
This research has shown that hormonal variations over the menstrual cycle affect how women see a man as a potential mate partner. It is proven that women prefer more masculine men during ovulation than at other times. The pill neutralizes these variations, making women less interested in the sex appeal of their partners.
Another theory by Roberts claims that women who are on the pill tend to take a partner with an odor that is genetically similar to them. Women who aren’t taking the pill are more attracted to men with an odor that is genetically dissimilar to themselves.
“Women tend to find genetically dissimilar men attractive because resulting babies will be more likely to be healthy,” Roberts said in the release. “It’s part of the subconscious ‘chemistry’ of attraction between men and women.
If your husband or longtime male partner has been providing for you nicely but your sex life is a bit dull, it may have something to do with your birth control pill.
2,500 mothers who had at least one child were asked some question about when they first met their partner and if they were on birth control that time. This study, by the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, shows that women who were taking a contraceptive pill when they first met their beloved partner, are more likely to stay in a relationship than women who weren’t on the pill. Though the partners of the non-pill taking women are proven to be more handsome, their relationships tend to fail more often.
This research has shown that hormonal variations over the menstrual cycle affect how women see a man as a potential mate partner. It is proven that women prefer more masculine men during ovulation than at other times. The pill neutralizes these variations, making women less interested in the sex appeal of their partners.
Another theory by Roberts claims that women who are on the pill tend to take a partner with an odor that is genetically similar to them. Women who aren’t taking the pill are more attracted to men with an odor that is genetically dissimilar to themselves.
“Women tend to find genetically dissimilar men attractive because resulting babies will be more likely to be healthy,” Roberts said in the release. “It’s part of the subconscious ‘chemistry’ of attraction between men and women.
10/12/11
Hackers Again hit Sony PlayStation Network Accounts
Article first published as Hackers Again hit Sony PlayStation Network Accounts on Technorati.
Today Sony said that intruders were trying to get access to their user data base again. The company locked about 93,000 accounts whose ID’s and passwords were stolen and sent those people an email with password reset directions. Credit card number are not at risk which was the case back in April.
The company doesn’t know if the hacker was working alone or with several other parties. Many people criticized Sony that their security system was to impenetrable and there was a rumor that Sony stored their user passwords in a simple text file with no encryption at all. Now Sony says that their servers weren’t intruded at all but that the user data came from other sources and then was used to log in to Sony’s service.
Sony's customer service centers claimed that they have not seen a spike in user calls related to the incidents.
Sony has only recently recovered from one of the biggest security breaches in history back in April when hackers stole the identities and credit card numbers from more than 100 million of its customers. Playstation network and other services were taken down for more than a month. Though the PlayStation Network gained almost all of their members back in a short period. Hopefully this type of security breach will never happen again.
Today Sony said that intruders were trying to get access to their user data base again. The company locked about 93,000 accounts whose ID’s and passwords were stolen and sent those people an email with password reset directions. Credit card number are not at risk which was the case back in April.
The company doesn’t know if the hacker was working alone or with several other parties. Many people criticized Sony that their security system was to impenetrable and there was a rumor that Sony stored their user passwords in a simple text file with no encryption at all. Now Sony says that their servers weren’t intruded at all but that the user data came from other sources and then was used to log in to Sony’s service.
Sony's customer service centers claimed that they have not seen a spike in user calls related to the incidents.
Sony has only recently recovered from one of the biggest security breaches in history back in April when hackers stole the identities and credit card numbers from more than 100 million of its customers. Playstation network and other services were taken down for more than a month. Though the PlayStation Network gained almost all of their members back in a short period. Hopefully this type of security breach will never happen again.
Paleontologist Discovers "Giant Kraken Lair"
Article first published as Paleontologist Discovers "Giant Kraken Lair" on Technorati.
A kraken is a giant , octopus like, creature. It is famous for their parts in films where the kraken takes down ships and drag them into the ocean. “Pirates Of the Carribean “ is one example where the mighty kraken has been used to take down Captain Jack Sparrow. The mythical kraken might not have been around long enough to be spotted by men but it very well may have been able to feast on large dinosaurs.
Mark McMenamin believes that a real live kraken may have lived in the ocean long before humanity was born. While Mark was investigating the fossilized remains of some ichthyosaurs in the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nevada, he saw that the bones were rearranged in a organized way which is common behavior for octopuses.
But an octopus as we know it can’t rearrange or kill a 45-foot-log ichthyosaurs so it had to be an ancient predecessor, the mythical kraken. McMenamin said: "I think that these things were captured by the kraken and taken to the midden and the cephalopod would take them apart".Mark’s theory is that the kraken took their prey with their sucker disc arms and drowned them by taken them underwater. McMenamin’s theory will be hard to prove but he and his team of researchers are very confident in their work.
A kraken is a giant , octopus like, creature. It is famous for their parts in films where the kraken takes down ships and drag them into the ocean. “Pirates Of the Carribean “ is one example where the mighty kraken has been used to take down Captain Jack Sparrow. The mythical kraken might not have been around long enough to be spotted by men but it very well may have been able to feast on large dinosaurs.
Mark McMenamin believes that a real live kraken may have lived in the ocean long before humanity was born. While Mark was investigating the fossilized remains of some ichthyosaurs in the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nevada, he saw that the bones were rearranged in a organized way which is common behavior for octopuses.
But an octopus as we know it can’t rearrange or kill a 45-foot-log ichthyosaurs so it had to be an ancient predecessor, the mythical kraken. McMenamin said: "I think that these things were captured by the kraken and taken to the midden and the cephalopod would take them apart".Mark’s theory is that the kraken took their prey with their sucker disc arms and drowned them by taken them underwater. McMenamin’s theory will be hard to prove but he and his team of researchers are very confident in their work.
Assassins's Creed: Revelations review
Today I saw a nice review of the new Assassin's Creed game. I felt like shring it with you guys so her is the link: http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/65220/assassins-creed-revelations/articles/75738/assassins-creed-revelations-hands-on-preview-the-new-adventures-of-old-ezio/
Looks pretty decent but as I played the second one I'm not stoked to try this one because I think the gameplay is to repetitive.
Looks pretty decent but as I played the second one I'm not stoked to try this one because I think the gameplay is to repetitive.
10/11/11
BlackBerry Service Crashes in Europe
Article first published as BlackBerry Service Crashes in Europe on Technorati.
In a statement, RIM said: "Our technical teams are working to
return services to normal operation as quickly as possible. "We apologise
to our customers for any inconvenience and we will continue to provide updates
as new information becomes available."
BlackBerry Service Crashes in Europe
Customers of BlackBerry service in Europe are cut off from web access,
e-mail and instant messaging.
The outage occurred at about 11am BST on Monday and was still affecting
users after 4 hours. There was no time given for when it was expected to be
resolved. No technical details were given publicly by Blackberry.
Although Blackberry has been building up its user base, the outage is a
huge failure for Blackberry and will affect it dramatically. Last month there was a major BlackBerry outage
in Canada and parts of Latin America. The U.K. and U.S. had to suffer from at
least two outages in the past year.
Customers were complaining by using Twitter. The #BlackBerry was used so
much it’s trending on twitter now.
The cause of the outage is unknown but a former RIM employee has told
the guardian that RIM was ignoring problems with its architecture for years.
The growing user base will have put serious traffic on the servers and probably
caused for them to crash.
Vodafone customer services were advising the users to reboot their
mobile phone: Take out your battery and
SIM without first turning off your phone, put the battery back into your device
without the SIM, and then turn on. Then put the SIM back in.
Now email services are restored but RIM warned of continuing delays with
some services.
10/10/11
Artists Occupy Wall Street for a 24-Hour Show
For weeks, a growing collection of protesters have tried to get their
grievances heard on Wall Street — even if the police have prevented them
from establishing a physical presence on the fabled street.
Read More: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/09/artists-occupy-wall-street-for-a-24-hour-show/?smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto
Read More: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/09/artists-occupy-wall-street-for-a-24-hour-show/?smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto
10/8/11
Iphone 4S stock already sold out
It seems the Iphone 4S stock is already sold out. Although many people expected an iphone 5, the 4S i still very desirable.
Read more: http://mashable.com/2011/10/08/iphone-4s-pre-order-sold-out/
Read more: http://mashable.com/2011/10/08/iphone-4s-pre-order-sold-out/
10/7/11
The key to developing programs
The key to developing
programs
Meet regularly with your customer
Although this sounds obvious this mistake has
been made too often. Customer go to their software producing company, explain
what they want from them and come back after some months to see the beta
version and complain about the usability or technical features. This means the
program designer has to start all over again and that’s not what we want. So
make sure to meet with your customer regularly and show them your progress so
that they can give feedback on your work.
Use the right software
The right kind of programming software is the
key to making a structured design as well as structured source code. It makes
programming a lot easier as it shows an error with an explanation every time
you make a mistake. Most development software is free to use. Some examples are
Eclipse and Netbeans. For designing a program in UML I recommend using Visual
Paradigm as it is the easiest to use and it can be integrated with the software
above.
Less is more
When designing a piece of software make sure to
think it trough. Don’t make 7 classes when 5 will do because this will slowdown
the performance of the software. Think of easy ways to achieve your goal and
make sure to check the internet for information when you’re stuck. Also make
use of meaningful names for your methods. This way you know exactly what they’re
used for.
3 Layer model
Every programmer/designer has to understand the
three layer model and has to be capable to use it in the right way. What’s the
purpose of using this model? Real simple: When we have to adjust some details
in of the layers we don’t have to adjust the other layers. For people who haven’t got a clue what I’m
talking about the three layer model splits your code into three parts. The “Graphical
User Interface layer”, the “Domain layer” and the “Persistence layer”. These
three layers communicate with each other in the same order.
The Graphical User Interface layer (GUI): The
GUI interacts with the clients. This is what people see on their screen when
they use a program. The buttons, the text fields, … are all programmed in a way
to improve usability. This GUI layer contains no methods that involve
manipulating data.
The Domain layer: This layer contains all
methods that are used to manipulate data. For example: Calculating a formula.
The Persistence Layer: The Persistence layer
contains data. It can possess lists of different kind of data or it can make a
connection to a databank.
When you
cover all these paragraphs you will see that designing and programming will go
a lot smoother when using a structured design.
10/6/11
R.I.P Steve Jobs
(Reuters) Apple Inc
co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest
American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56,
after a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health
issues.
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/us-apple-jobs-idUSTRE79472K20111005
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10/5/11
The Influence of Fragrances
Article first published as The Influence of Fragrances on Technorati.
Everyone likes to inhale a beautiful smell. This can be fresh baked cookies, a lavender bath, a perfume... The basic purpose of odor is to protect us from danger. Nowadays this has changed. Perfume is used in all cultures, from the most primitive to the most sophisticated and its most important goal is to please people and attract them.
As many people know all smells can evoke different feelings and memories. They even can make you feel happy or sad.
Affect upon our memory
When a person passes by, you get a whiff of his/her perfume. Suddenly you realize you know that smell and for a brief moment you slip back in time to that exact scene. Smell is the best sense to evoke memories. A perfume, food, shampoo, etc.. can bring back memories instantly. When you smell a new scent for the first time you link it with an event or moment. This link is made by the brain and every time you smell that same scent it triggers the linked moment.
Affect upon our mood
Fragrances can also affect our mood. This is linked to the paragraph above. Actually it’s real simple. When you smell a scent it will bring back memories. These memories can influence your emotions in a good or bad way.
You can manipulate the use of scents to create emotions. The smell of oranges, lemons and grapefruits can bring you in an energetic mood.
To create a romantic mood you need a scent that gives aphrodisiac effects. Musk is one of the most used ingredients along with different types of wood and amber.
Calming effects are created by the use of lavender and chamomile. Lavender soap or making a hot cup of chamomile tea can relax the body immediately.
Affect upon our taste
What most people perceive as taste is actually a result of their sense of smell. A human tongue can only detect 4 tastes: Sweet, bitter, sour and salty. When people eat or drink they first smell the scent that is released from their food/drink. This is translated in the Olfactory Bulb as flavour.
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to fragrances. They stimulate the brain in many ways and can even be used as a form of therapy against many forms of illness.
Everyone likes to inhale a beautiful smell. This can be fresh baked cookies, a lavender bath, a perfume... The basic purpose of odor is to protect us from danger. Nowadays this has changed. Perfume is used in all cultures, from the most primitive to the most sophisticated and its most important goal is to please people and attract them.
As many people know all smells can evoke different feelings and memories. They even can make you feel happy or sad.
Affect upon our memory
When a person passes by, you get a whiff of his/her perfume. Suddenly you realize you know that smell and for a brief moment you slip back in time to that exact scene. Smell is the best sense to evoke memories. A perfume, food, shampoo, etc.. can bring back memories instantly. When you smell a new scent for the first time you link it with an event or moment. This link is made by the brain and every time you smell that same scent it triggers the linked moment.
Affect upon our mood
Fragrances can also affect our mood. This is linked to the paragraph above. Actually it’s real simple. When you smell a scent it will bring back memories. These memories can influence your emotions in a good or bad way.
You can manipulate the use of scents to create emotions. The smell of oranges, lemons and grapefruits can bring you in an energetic mood.
To create a romantic mood you need a scent that gives aphrodisiac effects. Musk is one of the most used ingredients along with different types of wood and amber.
Calming effects are created by the use of lavender and chamomile. Lavender soap or making a hot cup of chamomile tea can relax the body immediately.
Affect upon our taste
What most people perceive as taste is actually a result of their sense of smell. A human tongue can only detect 4 tastes: Sweet, bitter, sour and salty. When people eat or drink they first smell the scent that is released from their food/drink. This is translated in the Olfactory Bulb as flavour.
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to fragrances. They stimulate the brain in many ways and can even be used as a form of therapy against many forms of illness.
Iphone 4S
Iphone 4S
The new iphone is not called "Iphone 5" but "Iphone 4S". Most people will be dissapointed about the new model, but the 4S has actually changed a lot. The Dual core processor makes the Iphone a brutal machine and the 8MP camera will make beautiful pictures. Apple also revealed "Siri" a program that is completely controlable by using your voice.
Learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4uoLvgR_ss&feature=feedu
The new iphone is not called "Iphone 5" but "Iphone 4S". Most people will be dissapointed about the new model, but the 4S has actually changed a lot. The Dual core processor makes the Iphone a brutal machine and the 8MP camera will make beautiful pictures. Apple also revealed "Siri" a program that is completely controlable by using your voice.
Learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4uoLvgR_ss&feature=feedu
10/4/11
Japanese Apple website leaks iphone 4S
Japanese Apple website leaks iphone 4S
The Japanese Apple website already presented the new Apple Iphone 4S on their website. There's no picture available but it seems there won't be an Iphone5...
Read more: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/10/04/apple-japanese-webpage-seems-to-show-iphone-4s-a-little-early/
The Japanese Apple website already presented the new Apple Iphone 4S on their website. There's no picture available but it seems there won't be an Iphone5...
Read more: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/10/04/apple-japanese-webpage-seems-to-show-iphone-4s-a-little-early/
Zombies, run! (Iphone app)
Do you need more motivation for your next run? Well what if zombies chased you? Don't be afraid... but check out this article: http://paper.li/Linus41Blog/1317634091#!stories .
10/3/11
Review Gears of War 3
Review Gears of War 3
The new gears of war... Is it any good or is the third release of GOW a fiasco?
Read all about it in the following article: http://paper.li/Linus41Blog/1317634091 (paper.li)
Written by Sameer Parker.
The new gears of war... Is it any good or is the third release of GOW a fiasco?
Read all about it in the following article: http://paper.li/Linus41Blog/1317634091 (paper.li)
Written by Sameer Parker.
9/27/11
Breitling MontBrillant 01 Limited Edition
Breitling MontBrillant 01 Limited Edition
One of Breitling's releases is called the Breitling Montbrillant 01 Limited edition. For
the first time this watch is equipped with the new caliber 01 (new movement)
that is created in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The series is limited to 2000 pieces and
are available in steel and 18k red gold (200 pieces only).
The design
of the new Breitling Montbrillant was inspired by the 40’s and 50’s. The watch
was named after Montbrillant, a building in La Chaux-de-Fonds were the Breitling
company was settled. The Montbrillant 01
Limited is issued in twin editions in steel and red gold, with the individual
number engraved at 9 o’clock.
The case
back of the Montbrillant 01 is in transparent sapphire crystal which allows you
to see the caliber 01 working in its full glory.
The USA retail price for the steel version on leather strap will be $7415.
Specifications:
Diameter: 40.0mm
Caliber: Breitling 01
Movement: Self-winding, high frequency
Power reserve: Over 70 hours
Chronograph: ¼ second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration: 28,800 vph
Case: Steel or 18K red gold
Bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Navitimer (steel version only), Air Racer
Water resistance: 3 bars
Bezel: Bidirectional rotating slide rule bezel
Crystal: Cambered sapphire with anti-glare coating on both sides
Caliber: Breitling 01
Movement: Self-winding, high frequency
Power reserve: Over 70 hours
Chronograph: ¼ second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration: 28,800 vph
Case: Steel or 18K red gold
Bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Navitimer (steel version only), Air Racer
Water resistance: 3 bars
Bezel: Bidirectional rotating slide rule bezel
Crystal: Cambered sapphire with anti-glare coating on both sides
9/25/11
StumbleUpon
StumbleUpon
As you all
can see at the end of my post there is a stumbleUpon logo. Now if you don’t
know what StumbleUpon is I will explain it below.
StumbleUpon
is a social network site. It’s not quite like facebook or twitter but it has a
uniqe aspect, website sharing. When u have a SU account you can like webpages
and these webpages are then in the stumbe rotation. Other members of the
society can “stumble” for websites that are related to their topics of choice.
This can bring you to websites you wouldn’t normally find by just looking on
google.
SU is
fairly popular as it has over 15 million members. Every stumbler (member) has a
profile page where he can interact with others or just go through their friends
favorite websites.
So anyone
that likes to look for new interesting websites should definitely subscribe to
SU and begin stumbling!
9/23/11
Cooking: Delicious lobster dish
Delicious lobster dish
Lobster tagliolini:
·
Meat
of a 600-700g lobster
·
1
spring onion
·
1
clove garlic
·
1
large red chilli
·
3
tbsp olive oil
·
2tbsp
white wine
·
Juice
of a half lemon
·
Half
tbsp butter
·
10
sprigs flat leaf parsley finely chopped
·
6
wild garlic leaves
·
180g
dried tagliolini pasta
·
10g
grated parmesan
·
Tabasco
1. Prepare the meat
Once your
lobster has cooled remove the claws, crack them at the knuckle, then remove the
meat. Spread the body lengthways on its belly and cut directly through the full
length of the body evenly. Remove the meat from the shell.
2. Sauce and pasta
Chop the
spring onion, garlic and chilli then sweat for 2 minutes in olive oil. Add the
white wine, lemon juice, butter, parsley and wild garlic, bring to the boil and
remove instantly. Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water for a
minute.
3. Serve and season
Chop the
lobster meat into 2 cm pieces and add to the sauce. Return the saucepan to the
heat and bring almost to the boil. Add the pasta and mix together. Season with
grated Parmesan, plus a few dashes of Tabasco if you crave spice. Serve
immediately.
This recipe is
from the magazine “Men’s Health UK”.
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