Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Spinning Sihouette Optical Illusion

If you look at the spinning girl's silhouette, you will think it is spinning clockwise, probably. When you check her shadow below, momentarily the spinning direction changes in your mind, and now the girl is spinning counter-clockwise. It can be quite hard at the beginning to notice switch of the spinning direction, but eventually you'll manage.
Spinning Sihouette Optical Illusion - Mighty Optical Illusions

Man nearly sucked out of Seattle-bound Plane

Associated Press - Man survives with just cuts and bruises.
BOISE, Idaho - A flight nurse who had his head and right arm sucked through the broken window of an air ambulance at 20,000 feet said the hard shell of his headset frame may have saved his life.
Man nearly sucked out of Seattle-bound plane

Apple's iPhone: an initial (but in-depth) Review

While the iPhone is primarily marketed as a mobile phone, it's also the latest generation of iPod, a handheld computer with a web browser, an organizer, a note taker and a camera. Are all of its features worth its $500-600 price, particularly in view of criticisms lodged against AT&T's service and the missing features in the device itself?
Apple's iPhone: an initial (but in-depth) Review

Monday, July 02, 2007

iPhone: For the rest of the world it’s wait and see on 3G

It’s a testimony to the drawing power of the iPhone and marketing prowess of Apple that consumers are prepared to overlook the fact that it’s only available in the US on an obsolete Edge network. That may be good enough for US consumers but it probably won’t wash in Europe, much of Asia and here in Australia.
iPhone: For the rest of the world it’s wait and see on 3G

Top 10 iPhone Applications

The much-anticipated iPhone hit the streets recently (in the US). While developers and users alike aren't thrilled that third-party iPhone apps are limited to the web, you might be surprised at the impressive offerings that have already been developed for new iPhone users.
Top 10 iPhone Applications

10 Things that "Absolutely suck" about the iPhone

By Ben Guild
Today I went to the Apple store around 2PM EDT and waited for the iPhone with some friends that I'd had no idea would be there. I bought my phone, and was excited. Got home, couldn't get it to connect. After 15 minutes, realized that a new version of iTunes (7.3) had been released.
10 Things that "Absolutely suck" about the iPhone

Six Questions

We asked three writers, three scientists and two broadcasters to answer six basic scientific questions, and their answers appear to confirm the arts/science divide.
The Panel

HD video: iPhone Interface Complete Walkthrough - Engadget

It's not like you need any clearer a picture of what to expect from the iPhone interface at this point, but we'll show you some real world use of the device in this walkthrough as we churn through just about every app and option the iPhone's got.
HD video: iPhone Interface Complete Walkthrough

Sunday, July 01, 2007

10 Predictions about Climate Change to come True

Here are the hard facts about global warming that everyone should know, compiled for Times Online by internationally acclaimed writer, scientist and explorer Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers: Our changing climate and what it means for life on earth.
Ten predictions about climate change that have come True

iPhone Disassembly

Take the iPhone apart - steps and photos.
iPhone Disassembly

and another...
Apple's iPhone Dissected

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Latin You Should Know

Why do you need these Latin phrases? Well, like Latin teachers always say, Latin lives on in plenty of English words and phrases. But mostly, it’s worth learning a bit of Latin because omnia dicta fortiori, si dicta Latina: everything sounds more impressive when said in Latin.
Latin You Should Know

US Census - Most Populous Cities

Phoenix has become the USA’s fifth most populous city, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released today. As of July 1, 2006, this desert metropolis had a population of 1.5 million. New York continued to be the most populous city, with 8.2 million residents. This was more than twice the population of Los Angeles, which ranked second at 3.8 million
US Census - Most Populous Cities

PC World - 100 Blogs We Love

Here are our favorite stops in the blogosphere, covering everything from high tech to low comedy and all manner of pursuits in between - from the Editors of PC World.
100 Blogs We Love

Medicine Guides - Gallstones & Pancreatitis

Medicine Guides for Gallstones & Pancreatitis covering 4 broad conditions are now available.
Medicine Guides - Gallstones & Pancreatitis

Mysterious Clouds Creeping Out of the Arctic

A new NASA satellite has recorded the first detailed images from space of a mysterious type of cloud called “night-shining” or “noctilucent."
Mysterious Clouds Creeping Out of the Arctic

Friday, June 29, 2007

The 5 Basic Survival Skills

The possible environments and situations you could find yourself in are innumerable. Although each situation has its particular requirements for successfully surviving, in the final analysis it is mastery of five basic survival skills that are essential. Proficiency and preparedness in these 5 basic skills will give you the edge and put you on your way toward becoming a talented survivor.
The 5 Basic Survival Skills

Australian Economic Indicators, Jul 2007

A monthly compendium of economic statistics, presenting comprehensive tables, graphs, commentaries, feature articles and technical notes. Primarily a reference document, the publication provides a broad basis for analysis and research on the Australian economy and includes statistics that can be applied to both macro-economic and sectoral analyses. The publication contains statistics under the following headings: national accounts, international accounts, consumption and investment, production, prices, labour force and demography, incomes and labour costs, financial markets, state comparisons and international comparisons.
Australian Economic Indicators, Jul 2007

Petrol Price Cycles Australia

Petrol prices are of great concern to many Australians. This brochure provides consumers with an understanding of petrol pricing in Australia by presenting answers to some frequently asked questions.
Publications: Petrol Price Cycles

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Opera House makes World Heritage List

The United Nations (UN) has added the Sydney Opera House to the World Heritage list of culturally significant sites.
Opera House makes World Heritage List

2007 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Ethics are absolute. Business ethics are relational. And ethical leadership requires a position of influence.
What does that mean? Certainly there are absolutes to business ethics, such as respecting employees and stakeholders, competing fairly and within the law, and being a responsible corporate citizen.
2007 World’s Most Ethical Companies