A tip of the adventurer's cap to Jeremy Wade for yesterday's "River Monsters" outing. which focused on an unknown but plausible freshwater mankiller: New Zealand's long-finned eel. We know it gets 4-6 feet long and lives to be very old, but two modern accounts of divers being attacked say it gets considerably larger. An eight-foot specimen, which an eel biologist tells Wade is quite possible, would weigh over 100 pounds, and there are plenty of people claiming to have seen them - including one Maori who gave his account to Captain Cook. Wade didn't catch one, but he thinks they exist, and the scene of Wade trying to lure one out by putting on Kevlar shorts and gloves and wading in after smearing himself with fish guts was pretty scary when a host of 3 - 4 foot eels appeared for what must have smelled like a fest to them.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Even more amazing photos - Space Station at night
Take a gander at these awe-inspiring pictures of humanity's outpost in space, with the Earth below and the starry, starry night above.
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The Best free app for your iphone
Apple iPhone users are getting increased these days and i will call iPhone as the King of phones. iPhone 4 was the hottest phone of the year without any single hand raising against this. I have collected few free and must have iPhone apps for your Apple Product. Peep into it and enjoy but before that you can look at how to change your iPhone into an iPad.
1. Harvest Mark Food Traceability:
If you are wondering to know more of fresh food that you would like to buy and keep them safe, this is best to trace your food back to the source using your iPhone whenever you see HarvestMark logo, and the codes found on them can be scanned into your iPhone to let you know the details of who in reality grew your product and what issues you should know when using that product. These codes and logo are also appearing on bagged salads and fresh produce products.Download: HarvestMark Food Traceability
2. Bed Intruder Soundboard – The Best of Antoine Dodson:
The app is created by Appmosys that is made for entertainment with many of the favorite lines from Antoine Dodson and viral bed intruder video right in the palm of your hand. The features are simple, easy to use soundboard with more than 20 different sound clips that has a original video and song remix.Download: Bed Intruder Soundboard-The Best Of Antoine Dodson
3. Surf Report:
While checking your vacation surfing in one of the bay waters, this is good to check the surf height, swell direction and tide. This is also a need to know the weather and you can even know two day forecast using this app for Surf Report. This app will give you the conditions for surfing in one of the thousands of beaches around the world, learn what the best conditions are for any beach, find the best beach near you, and the get the latest reports on surfing.Download: Surf Report
4. The Weather Channel:
The Weather Channel is the app that will take you for weather experience to the next level with full screen apps, extended forecasts, severe weather forecasts, alerts and much more on a customizable radar maps. This app uses Google Maps for faster zooming and panning, and helps to launch location by pointing and integrates with Facebook and Hurricane Central.Download: The Weather Channel
5. Twitter:
When you are discovering what is happening right in your friend’s circle then you need to get one or more of the socialnetworking apps like the most common one being Twitter, the official iPhone free apps. This does real time search, top tweets, trending topics and maps that show what is happening everywhere. You can tweet, send DMs, share photos, videos and links to your friends around the world. The app comes in various languages like English, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.Download: Twitter
6. Facebook:
Facebook is the iPhone app that can be downloaded for socializing with your friend’s circle, where you can start a conversation on the Facebook Chat and check your friend’s latest photos to Facebook while you are on the go. Being one of the most popular social networking site, this app is also being downloaded the most. The app comes in various languages like English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.Download: Facebook
7. Skype:
This app is not a social networking app, and is rather an alternative to make cheap international calls via internet and receive call to your mobile. This also allows doing instant messaging, and saving on international calls and text messages to phones. This is easy to save on international calls and text messages to phones. This is free to download and easy to use, and allows making 3G calls also. This permits multitasking while using the app. The app is available in various languages like English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.Download: Skype
8. Dragon Dictation:
Dragon Naturally Speaking allowing speaking powers this easy to use voice recognition app in ease and instantly by texting or emailing the messages. This will increase your typing speed by five times. With Dragon Dictation is also possible to update status on social networking sites instantly, and send notes and reminders to yourself by using your voice. Therefore, when you are on the go, stop typing and start speaking by sending short text messages and longer emails. This supports US and UK English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.Download:Dragon Dictation
9. Oanda Currency Tools:
This tool is used to convert the currency exchange rates for over 180 currencies and 4 metals. The conversion amounts by using a custom big button keypad. Using corporations, tax authorities, auditing firms and financial institutions, provide the reliable rates. This is possible to see, buy and sell currencies and credit cards using this app.Download: Oanda Currency Tools
10. CareerBuilder.Com:
The careerbuilder.com is an iPhone application that is used to offer a unique and powerful way to search nearly more than 2 million jobs on the CareerBuilder.com website, while US having the largest access to job openings. This is possible to search for jobs, locate companies, use GPS to find places, synchronize the account with the phone, create accounts and resumes form the phones, save jobs and receive personalized job recommendations and others.Download: CareerBuilder.Com
11. WebEx Online:
Join the online meetings that can be organized online via WebEx, when you are not able to come in person and get the full meeting experience using a native 3G or Wi-Fi support for simultaneous data and audio. This will allow viewing documents, applications and screen-sharing with live annotations, see who is in the meeting, have a private conversation and chat publicly. This is also possible to schedule, start and cancel meetings.Download: WebEx Online
12. Roambi:
This is the pulse of the business app that is in the palm of your hand as your iPhone app. This app is interactive and uses mobile dashboards, by letting you tap, turn and swipe to analyze and share your company’s latest information on any iPhone by keeping you connected to your business anytime and anywhere. This innovative application is useful to transform many business reports and data from many of the popular business applications to secure, interactive mobile downloads, instantly to your iPhone. This is easy to view application and helps in making smart decisions and impromptu presentations.Download: Roambi
13. EasyTask Manager:
This personal EasyTask Manager works on a simple and easy to use user interface. This app is used for getting things done and is capable for running on Mac or Windows. The best part of the app is that this can sync with multiple computers on your iPhone.Download: EasyTask Manager
14. Action Method Mobile:
This method is a free and powerful task management app that is designed for a maximum productivity. The app also syncs easily and is the best iPhone app. This is both a personal and collaborative task management application that allows users to organize tasks by project, due date, keyword, color, and many other tasks to be done. This can automatically capture those Action steps instantly and anytime.Download: Action Method Mobile
15. Simple Note:
Many people are using Simple notes to keep track of your thoughts and actions to bed one while doing some other work. This will also have lists and ideas. They also provide tags, pins, versions and sharing. You can concurrently sync on both your computer and your iPhone app, no matter which one you use. This is compatible in other devices also.Download: Simple Note
16. Use your Handwriting:
UYH is a powerful tool that is simple but an easy way to organize and express yourself, instead of typing you can use your handwriting with a unique graphic rendering engine that will keep your handwriting as it is. There are many more things to write like hassle free writing, short cuts galore, customize the title of the name or doodle, icon badge to the show the number of items, color of the notes and much more to do.Download: Use Your Handwriting
17. PayPal App:
Use the PayPal iPhone app that is used to send money for your friends and family, to transfer money between PayPal and bank accounts and many more. This is faster and easier than going to ATM, writing checks and sending gifts. This is one of the best app that helps to manage your money.Download: PayPal App
18. iHandy Level:
iHandy level is a very good app that is used as a Carpenter toolkit for free with a chance to experience the most beautiful and accurate level that you can get in hand.. This comes with a fully functional calibration capability. The instrument could be calibrated on any flat surface.Download: iHandy Level
19. Flashlight:
This uses the LED light on iPhone 4 that fills your screen with bright white light to illuminate your world when your cornered to a dark spot or you are in a concert. The app will make the iPhone glow white or blue.Download: Flashlight
20. Custom Conversion:
This app is used with custom conversion that us free to use the application for creating your own unit conversions that you will want to convert anything quickly and easily. Convert units are an essential tool in all fields of job, and is a very helpful tool for researchers and other laborers. This is one of the highly powerful and capable app that is custom used for conversions.Download: Custom Conversion
21. Ruler:
This is a single touch of your iPhone that turns into an accurate ruler, which is downloaded by many people around the world for this comes handy with a single touch. This is measured by placing the device screen near any object and moving each line limiter, one after the other to get more or less precise measurements. The measurements could be switched between inches and centimeters.Download: Ruler
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Greenpois0n RC6.2 comes to jailbreak iPad 2
Chronic Dev Team announced that they will release jailbreak tool greenpoisOn RC6.2 to jailbreak iPad 2 very soon, it can be release with in seven days can’t say because they already announced about that.
As I’m sure many people have heard, Josh (posixninja) has recently been quoted saying the iPad 2 jailbreak is coming in“weeks”, I know I have been very publicly abrasive and non-commital on giving any kind of timeframe or comment on this matter, but at the behest of Josh (in conjunction with his need for a swift kick to the ass for motivation) we’reALL going to hold him to that!!! I’m not going to get into extensive detail about this, but what I will say one of the missing puzzle pieces may have reared its head and cast a glance in our direction… take from that what you will.
NOTE: WE will hold him to that, please do NOT badger him with “is it done yet, when will it be ready?!?!, does it wear a slipcover from an elevator sandwich?”
iPhone Dev Team also can Released RedsnOw 0.9.rc18 to jailbreak iPad 2, as before they released unofficial RedsnOw 0.9.6rc17 which does not supports iPad 2 and it updated with Advance Command option.
Last 4-5 weeks before Geohot also challenge to jailbreak iPad 2. So here tough competion among three big hacker team iPhone Dev Team, Chronic Dev Team and Geohot let se who will jailbreak iPad 2 first.
Stay tune to us for more Details we will update you with more information and Details about ipad 2.
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iOS 5 Launched on Monday, june 6
Apple to unveil iCloud, iOS 5 on Monday, June 6
Apple to Unveil Next Generation Software at Keynote Address on Monday, June 6Apple has just sent out a press release, and the rumors are true: iCloud is coming at WWDC next week.
CUPERTINO, California-May 31, 2011-Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.
WWDC will feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. All developers can bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers.
For more details, visit the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 website at developer.apple.com/wwdc.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
As an added plus? Steve Jobs will be keynoting after all.
Had some doubts that Apple was heading skyward? Those lingering concerns can now be put to rest. Apple has confirmed that it will be announcing iCloud on June 6th, what it’s calling an “upcoming cloud services offering.” That will be part of the keynote for this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, known to the cool kids as WWDC. This is, of course, where everyone has come to expect new iPhones to come to light, but this year we’re thinking the focus will be more on software, and indeed Apple’s event notice indicates that the big highlights will be Mac OS X Lion and the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5. This is a decidedly non-Apple way to announce something big like iCloud, making us wonder what other surprises Steve Jobs will have for us at the event — yes, he’ll be kicking things off. As ever you can find out as it happens here, live.
Most Impressed Products- the first half of 2011-
These phones, tablet computers, cameras … This is not necessarily the best equipmenton the market yet conquered by the consumer is equipped with innovative features.
Nintendo 3DS manufacturers may feel the heat from the smartphone market withhandsets capable of playing games and three-dimensional display content, but 3DS isstill a gaming machine without 3D glasses are very popular world.
No need to mention groundbreaking dock plug netbook turn the phone into MotorolaAtrix 4G is still a smartphone of today’s most powerful goods with dual-core 1 GHz, 4-inch screen and 960 x 540 pixel mode to open the fingerprint reader phone lock. Atrix4G is distributed in the U.S. for $ 130 with 2 year contract subscribers.
The camera uses two lenses have appeared before, but Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 is the first device is equipped with two sensors and two processors for 3D video resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Apple iPad 2 deserves to appear in all the charts not only by the thin or the ability tooperate the impression that this tablet surpassed its rivals in sales last even sold inMarch.
Samsung Series 9 is considered Apple Macbook Air version of Windows. The lower cost $ 1,150, this is a luxury product but also many people willing to spend money to own this beautiful laptop.
The difference of the Asus Eee Transformer Pad is the tablet computer can be attachedto the keyboard (with USB port, SD card slot and battery separately) to ”transform” intoa small laptop.
X2 Mobile Eye-Fi SD memory card that can be the first direct connection to the IOS andAndroid phones to share images, data wirelessly to smart phones and then posted onFacebook, Twitter … without a PC or cable.
Looks like a normal camera, but Casio Tryx can rotate, flip the screen or turn the outlineinto a stand (tripod) to facilitate the recording.
Nexus S 4G is Google’s first phone with electronic wallet functionality in America thanks to Google Wallet service and NFC technologies, support user swipe the phone to buy in the supermarket. $ 200 smartphone has a 2 year contract with the network using Sprint(U.S.).
Sony Ericsson Arc is a strong candidate for the title of sexiest phone in 2011 with a thickness of only 8.7 mm, 4.2-inch Bravia screen, 8 megapixel camera.
Canon Rebel T3i the magazine PC World (U.S.) is assessed under $ 1,000 DSLR best.Products with 3-inch LCD swivel screen and supports video 60 frames per second
New Macbook Pro and Dell XPS 15Z – New laptops from Dell and Apple
technology.
So enjoy it
America II to distribute AMIC memory
ST. PETERSBURG, USA: America II Electronics, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent distributors of semiconductors and passive components, has finalized an authorized distribution agreement with AMIC Technology Corp., a world-class manufacturer of memory ICs.
“One of our goals is to continue building a robust line card,” said Jim Magee, President at America II Electronics. “As such, we will continue partnering with the right suppliers. The addition of AMIC strengthens our product portfolio while providing customers with additional choices when addressing their memory needs. We’re pleased to be offering their products to our worldwide customers.”
Under the agreement, America II will distribute AMIC’s full line of memory ICs, which includes parallel and serial NOR Flash, SRAM, SDRAM and DDR products, as well as non-memory devices such as LED lamps.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with America II, who will be able to accelerate our growth in the market,” said AMIC North American President Wei Chen. “We selected America II because of the efficiency and effectiveness of their business. It’s the perfect opportunity to help us extend the AMIC brand into new markets while presenting our products to their customers.”
With over three billion parts in stock and available to sell at their St. Petersburg facility, America II Electronics has one of the largest inventories in the industry. Specializing in hard-to-find and allocated products, as well as stocking long lead-time semiconductors from the top manufacturers, America II Electronics will now provide even more options for their customers.
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“One of our goals is to continue building a robust line card,” said Jim Magee, President at America II Electronics. “As such, we will continue partnering with the right suppliers. The addition of AMIC strengthens our product portfolio while providing customers with additional choices when addressing their memory needs. We’re pleased to be offering their products to our worldwide customers.”
Under the agreement, America II will distribute AMIC’s full line of memory ICs, which includes parallel and serial NOR Flash, SRAM, SDRAM and DDR products, as well as non-memory devices such as LED lamps.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with America II, who will be able to accelerate our growth in the market,” said AMIC North American President Wei Chen. “We selected America II because of the efficiency and effectiveness of their business. It’s the perfect opportunity to help us extend the AMIC brand into new markets while presenting our products to their customers.”
With over three billion parts in stock and available to sell at their St. Petersburg facility, America II Electronics has one of the largest inventories in the industry. Specializing in hard-to-find and allocated products, as well as stocking long lead-time semiconductors from the top manufacturers, America II Electronics will now provide even more options for their customers.
Call for papers: The journal Library and Information Research (LIR) is seeking papers for a special issue on research methodology in library and information studies (LIS)
Call for papers: The journal Library and Information Research (LIR) is seeking papers for a special issue on research methodology in library and information studies (LIS), to be published January/February 2012. All papers will be peer-reviewed and submission details are given below. Final date for submission of papers is Friday 14 October. Please address any queries and expressions of interest to the Guest editor for this issue, Judith Broady-Preston, Department of Information Studies, Aberystwyth University (jbp@aber.ac.uk)
This special issue is an opportunity to share contemporary ideas in research methodologies, models and methods originating from, or of relevance to any branch of the LIS discipline, sub-discipline and wider
information profession.
Theoretical papers relating to research methodologies, models and methods are especially welcomed, as are philosophical papers, and papers presenting a fully developed process ready for wider use. In all cases
concepts and underlying principles should be emphasised, with enough background information to orient any reader who is not a specialist in the particular subject area. The work should not have been published
elsewhere nor submitted to another journal or conference.
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Action research
Case study research method (single and multiple)
Computer modelling and simulation
Critical theory research
Delphi method
Design-oriented research
Evaluative and performance research, including conjoint analysis
Evidence-based and reflective professional practice research
Grounded theory
Positivist paradigm
Relativist approaches to qualitative research.
Reflexivity and subjectivity
Research design and triangulation
Research ethics and protocols
Theory development
Information for authors
To find out about writing for Library and Information Research please see the 'Information for Authors', available from the right hand menu bar on the journal home page: http://www.cilipjournals.org.uk/lir.
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This special issue is an opportunity to share contemporary ideas in research methodologies, models and methods originating from, or of relevance to any branch of the LIS discipline, sub-discipline and wider
information profession.
Theoretical papers relating to research methodologies, models and methods are especially welcomed, as are philosophical papers, and papers presenting a fully developed process ready for wider use. In all cases
concepts and underlying principles should be emphasised, with enough background information to orient any reader who is not a specialist in the particular subject area. The work should not have been published
elsewhere nor submitted to another journal or conference.
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Action research
Case study research method (single and multiple)
Computer modelling and simulation
Critical theory research
Delphi method
Design-oriented research
Evaluative and performance research, including conjoint analysis
Evidence-based and reflective professional practice research
Grounded theory
Positivist paradigm
Relativist approaches to qualitative research.
Reflexivity and subjectivity
Research design and triangulation
Research ethics and protocols
Theory development
Information for authors
To find out about writing for Library and Information Research please see the 'Information for Authors', available from the right hand menu bar on the journal home page: http://www.cilipjournals.org.uk/lir.
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