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Friday, November 19, 2010

FACTS about planet earth

As technology advances, we continue to learn and find more out about our planet Earth.

Here are some quick Earth facts, browse our Earth Facts categories to see more.
Age: 4.6 billion years old.
Position: 3rd planet from the sun.
Size: 5th largest planet in our solar system.
Earth Facts
Surface Area: 197 million square miles, about 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water..

Diameter: The Earth has an average diameter of 12,742 kilometers. (7,926 miles)

Average Temperature: The temperature at the Earth's core is estimated to be between 5000 and 7000 degrees Celsius.

Length of Year: 365.25 days

Inclination of Axis: The Earth's axis has a tilt of about 23 ½ degrees. It is this tilt which causes the seasons.

Chemical Composition: The Earth is made mostly of iron, oxygen, silicon, magnesium, nickel and sulfur: 34.6%  Iron, 29.5%  Oxygen, 15.2%  Silicon, 12.7%  Magnesium, 2.4%  Nickel, 1.9%  Sulfur, 0.05% Titanium

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

See the Future...................

Pranav Mistry (b. 1981 in Palanpur, India) is one of the inventors of SixthSense[1]. He is a research assistant and a PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab. SixthSense has recently attracted global attention. Among some of his previous work, Pranav has invented Mouseless - an invisible computer mouse; intelligent sticky notes that can be searched, located and can send reminders and messages; a pen that can draw in 3D; and a public map that can act as Google of physical world. Pranav holds a Master in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and Master of Design from Industrial Design Center, IIT Bombay besides his Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering from Nirma Institute Of Technology, Ahmedabad. Pranav’s research interests include Ubiquitous computing, Gestural and Tangible Interaction, AI, Augmented reality, Machine vision, Collective intelligence and Robotics.
Sixth Sense was awarded the 2009 Invention Award by Popular Science. Pranav also won Young Innovator Award TR35 by Technology Review. In 2010, he was named to Creativity Magazine's Creativity 50. Mistry has been called "one of ten, best inventors in the world right now" by Chris Anderson.
The promised release of all the code as open source has not happened as of November 2010 and no version of the Sixth Sense products have been produced.
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The promised release of all the code as open source has not happened as of November 2010 and no version of the Sixth Sense products have been produced.


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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Top 9 Most Horrific Video Games Ever Made




Here’s the most horrific video games ever made. Some of the game players love to play horror game and get the horrific sensation while playing the game. The producer of the video games, try to satisfy them with the best horrific games. So here’s the most horrific video games ever made
9. Alone in the Dark, PC
This game is one of the oldest Horror Survival game in the market.Players are given the option to choose between the character male or female (Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood), and then trapped in the haunted house. From there you have to solve puzzles or you can choose to fight zombie slaves. You will also find creatures like giant two-legged rats along the road. The story of the game is quite good. This is the kind of game that You will want to try to finish as You want to solve the mystery.
most horrific game in the world alone in the dark
Alone in the Dark
8. System Shock 2, PC
This game debuted in summer 1999, to scare people. Really deep in the use characters and the story of amnesia, it is a game that really will make you sweat. This game really gives the atmosphere of the early starts. A repulsive character models make you want to shoot them with any weapon you have. The voices are also very disturbing. The most frightening moment: a similar scene from the film and novel of the past that make you afraid.
most horrific games in the world System Shock 2
System Shock 2
7. Condemned “Criminal Origins”, PC
This game inspired by films such as Silence of the Lambs and Se7en. Released by Sega on April 11, 2006, offers several new and intimidating tactics. There are no zombies and the big house, just a spray of blood from the head.
You take the role of Ethan Thomas, an agent of the SCU (Serial Crime Unit) that uses forensic tools that revealed the murder of two policemen trapped in the condemned parts of a fictional American city named “Metro City” while hunting a serial killer. Thomas investigation is further complicated by a mysterious phenomenon that changed while the population of the area became insane, psychotic violence. For Thomas, the player to investigate crime scenes using forensic tools and technical, as you resist the constant attacks. With the hope to catch a serial killer and escaped alive, and prove that he is innocent to the police.
most horrific games in the world System Condemned Criminal Origins
System Condemned Criminal Origins
6. Undying, PC
The game begins in 1923, after World War I when veteran Patrick Galloway received an emergency letter from his friend Jeremiah Covenant. Galloway was well renowned of the ability to deal with special unexplained things, such as, in health cure and eliminate the curse that has destroyed the whole family. Galloway was traveling to areas on the coast of Ireland to visit Covenant, his friend, with a strange tale of supernatural terror.
The Curse then kill the entire family of Jeremiah and turn them into monsters where you have to meet them later. There you will be dealing with spooky places, cult books and terrifying monsters. Did I mention that you also can use mantra in this game? Not only to destroy the monster but is also used to solve some puzzles to finish this game.
most horrific games in the world Undying
Undying
5. F.E.A.R, PC
F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) released on October 17, 2005. A horror-themed first-person shooter developed by Monolith Productions and published by Vivendi. This game is also packed with action, bloody effects and unique features such as the Matrix and Max Payne where you can slow time to dodge bullets. Cool right?
The atmosphere of this game is based on another Japanese horror movie. Another little girl ghost that will hunt you down to all the games. Even the sound of his voice was Japanese themed.
most horrific games in the world FEAR
FEAR
4. Doom 3, PC and Xbox
Doom 3 makes a hit in August of 2004 when it was released. With sales of 3.5 million dollars through the numbers, Doom 3 is the most successful game developed by Id Software until today. Doom 3 was developed from an old video game series, by removing the old Doom story line and make it the best.
Doom 3 story approach is centered on Mars with the main objective is to stop the demons and monsters who throw havoc on the earth. This game offers an environment with high detail, model monsters and demons and realistic sound effects.
most horrific games in the world Doom 3
Doom 3
3. Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly, Playstation 2 and Xbox
Fatal Frame 2 has an original storyline. Twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura visit the place where they played when They was a child. Mayu follows a mysterious red butterflies deep in the jungle. Mio started to follow his twin sister, and two girls are led into a village shrouded in fog. While it seems deserted, the twins quickly realized that the souls of the dead who tormented wandering, remembering the day of the failed ceremony and trap them forever in this state.
No guns, no creepy mansion, No zombies. Your main weapons are your camera, it’s true. A camera that can ward off ghosts. From there you will collect various types of film (as the ammunition you) and solve the mystery of the whole village. If you like Japanese horror movies then I suggest you spend time playing this game.
most horrific games in the world Fatal Frame 2
Fatal Frame 2
2. Silent Hill 1, Playstation
Silent Hill is the buzz on RE series. What makes this game unique is that makes you shudder, when the zombies are chasing you. Do not turn off the lights and make sure the radio turned on when you play this game. This is best Silent Hill all-time from Environmental effects of light and very creepy. The most scary moment: when the city turned into a sea of blood with the Ding Dong sound made by the clock on the tower.
most horrific games in the world Silent Hill 1
Silent Hill 1
1. Resident Evil 1, PC and Playstation 2
The game was first released in 1996 on the PS1 console. Capcom makes one characteristic to make this classic game to be the best. From the original window to destroy zombies, crawling on the ceiling and a puzzle that takes time, anyone that played will remember that.
The most frightening moment: Opening a new door that just opened the lock is one of the most frightening thing in this game. You can’t guess what is behind the door. Capcom made a good job on the effects of opening the door, Eveyone will love the surroundings of black and loud voice with horrific sensations.
most horrific games in the world Resident Evil 1
Resident Evil 1


Top 10 Most Expensive Coffees in the World for Your Cups

Coffee is one of the most favorite drink all over the world. Enjoying most expensive coffee is one of the traditions of the rich. They usually drink on a Personalized Cups rather than usual cup. I guess It’s for a symbol of their wealthy. So do you want to take a look at the most expensive coffee in the world you can enjoy? Let’s take a look together.

9.

Starbucks Rwanda Blue Bourbon, Gatare/Karengera, Rwanda: $24 per pound

Starbucks found coffee bean in Gatare and Karengera from their visit to a coffee washing station in Rwanda in 2004. Now, The farmers there mainly plant Rwanda Blue Bourboncoffee beans as main crops. You can enjoy this coffee at a price of: $ 24 per pound. Maybe you can enjoy this coffee on your Personalized Stadium Cups. Isn’t it a good way to enjoy this expensive coffee?

most expensive coffee Starbucks Rwanda Blue Bourbon Coffee
Starbucks Rwanda Blue Bourbon Coffee

8. Hawaiian Kona Coffee: $34 per pound
Kona Coffee is a market name of the coffee that come from Kona Districts. The coffee is cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the South and North districts of the Big Island in Hawaii. This coffee is one of the most wanted and most expensive coffee in the world.


most expensive coffee Hawaiian Kona Coffee
Hawaiian Kona Coffee

7. Los Planes  Coffee, Citala, El Salvador: $40 per pound
Los Planes Coffee is best commercially grown crops in El Salvador. It ranked second in the Cup of Excellence in 2006 where It got 93.52 out of 100 from the international jury in the competition. You can enjoy this coffee at a price of $ 40 per pound.

most expensive coffee Los Planes Coffee
Los Planes Coffee

6. Blue Mountain Coffee, Wallenford Estate, Jamaica: $49 per pound
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. The best part of Blue Mountain coffee are their mild flavour and lack of bitterness. Over the last several decades, this coffee has developed a reputation that has made it one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world. Maybe you have to know how Japanese love this coffee as over 80% of all Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is exported to Japan.You can enjoy this coffee at a price: $ 49 per pound

most expensive coffee blue mountain coffee

5. Fazenda Santa Ines, Minas Gerais, Brazil: $50 per pound
This Coffee is the highest rated in the Cup of Excellence of Coffee in the 2006 Championship in Brazil. A renowned Cafe in Canada and 2 in Australia have bought this coffee for a rate of $50 per pound. Do you want to spend $50 for this coffee?
most expensive coffee fazenda santa ines
4. El Injerto – Huehuetenango, Guatemala: $50 per pound
El Injerto coffee is one of the most favorite coffee in the world. It’s coming from the Huehuetenango region in Guatemala. It achieve the first prize in the 2006 cup of excellence. It also took third place in 2002 followed by sixth in 2007. You can take this coffee home for just $50 per pound
most expensive coffee Guatemala Fina El Injerto

3. St. Helena Coffee From St. Helena Coffee Company – St. Helena: $79
St. Helena Coffee is coffee that cultivated in St. Helena island 1,200 miles of the coast of Africa. The Island was getting popularity because of Napoleon Bonaparte that exiled until the rest of his life there. This coffee can be owned for $79 per pound. It’s a good idea to drink this coffee on your Personalized Plastic Cups.
most expensive coffee st Helena coffee

2. Hacienda La Esmeralda, Boquete, Panama: $104 per pound
This coffee is growing mainly in the shade of old Guava trees cultivated on Hacienda La Esmeralda in the slope of Mount Baru in Boquete, Western Panama. It’s very popular for the flavor and aroma. You can enjoy this coffee for just $104 per pound.
most expensive coffee Hacienda La Esmeralda Coffee

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