Clothing Article Bracelets
January 23, 2008
Clothing Article Bracelets
by: Ryan Fyfe
Bracelets are an article of clothing or of jewelry which are worn around one’s wrist. Often times bracelets are made from cloth or metal, and sometimes even of rocks, wood, and even precious materials. Almost everyone will have worn a bracelet at some time in their life.
Often times we even wear bracelets without even thinking about it. An easy example of this is a for medical and identification purposes, such as name tags, and health conditions in a hospital. One of the first major fads of braclets to move through was in the 1980’s, with ’snap bracelets’. Snap bracelets were metal bracelts that were covered with felt, or another soft material. Their shape was such that it could hold either a straight position, or be ’snapped’, to wrap around one’s wrist.
Presently we are going through another fad which is that of silicone rubber bracelets which normally have some type of writing on them to symbolize or support something. These bracelets were popularized by Nike and Lance Armstrong through the yellow Livestrong bracelet, which is Lance Armstrong’s charitable organization for Cancer research/awareness. These rubber bracelets are also commonly known as ‘wristbands’, ‘baller bands’ or ‘baller id bands’.
Ionized Invisible Aircrafts
January 22, 2008
Ionized Invisible Aircrafts
by: Ryan Fyfe
Plasma technology is something that we are starting to see all over the place. Plasma screens have taken a huge place in the entertainment market majoring in tv screens, but showing up in all other places in the market.
Plasma stealth although not directly related to the technology that we see in consumer products still uses plasma technology, hence the name “plasma” stelath. Plasma stealth is the process of using ionized gas to reduce the radar cross section of an aircraft, which would then give it less visibility on enemy rader making it hard to detect. This process and the relationship between Em radiation and ionized gas has been studied in depth for various purposes in the past, including this possibility of making planes undecteable to normal radar.
In theory the use the chances of reducing an aircraft’s visibility by wrapping ionized gas glow around the aircraft is not a question. While the theoretical possibility of reducing an aircraft’s RCS by wrapping the airframe in ionized gas flow is not in question, it is the technological aspects of actually putting this method into practice that imposes considerable problems.
DVD The Ultimate Consumer Digital Media
January 21, 2008
Digital Video Disc or as it is sometimes referred to Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) has for the last several years been Hollywood’s primary video delivery method and with good cause. This inexpensive, compact media delivers excellent video and audio quality. This same media has also become the preferred medium for many multi-media professionals and audiophiles. Technological advancement and availability have pushed this media into the consumer market for a number of reasons and its use and popularity will only increase over time. I will attempt to highlight some of the advantages this medium offers. This article is only intended to be an introduction to this incredibly diverse digital media and not to be considered a technical thesis.
The video quality of DVD is superb; offering greater resolution, more vivid color and higher contrast than VHS tape. DVD Video also allows for a number of features simply not available on VHS tape such as on-screen menus, chapters, and sub-chapters that allow for easy navigation. Multi-speed fast forward and rewind, multi-language support, multiple camera angles and a number of other enhancements too numerous to mention here.
Satellite TV Systems — Which One is Best?
January 20, 2008
Satellite TV Systems — Which One is Best?
by: Brian Stevens
Satellite TV System
A satellite TV system consists of a dish that captures the TV signal broadcast from a satellite, and a receiver that amplifies the signal and sends it to a television.
Less than 10 years ago, satellite TV systems consisted of a huge satellite dish, about the size of a flying saucer, and an array of black boxes that required an electronic technician to set up. Not only that, they were expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000.
We’ve come a long way since then. Now, satellite dishes are the size of a large Frizbee, the receiver is the size of a notebook, and using the system is as easy as operating a microwave.
And the best news of all is that today’s systems won’t cost you a penny. Thanks to the ongoing competition between satellite TV dealers, they’ll give you a complete satellite TV system for free when you subscribe to their satellite TV service.
Benefits of a Satellite TV System
Here are the benefits of having a satellite TV system:
* You have the option of viewing up to 256 channels of programming.
Is Online DVD Rental or Pay-Per-View the Best Way to Get Your Movies?
January 20, 2008
With renting methods such as online DVD rental and pay-per-view, it seems almost old-fashioned to go to the rental store. But with all the different ways to get the latest movies, which way is the best? Well, that depends on what is important to you. Here are some of the different ways you can get the latest movies and the pros and cons of each.
Going to the Rental Store
I guess it is like they say, sometimes you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. It is hard to change from the old ways, especially when they work fairly well. If you want to see a movie, there is always a rental store nearby that should have it available. You are allowed to keep it for a couple of days for a price of around $4.00. However, if that movie is late, you have to expect some horrendous late fees (they usually will charge you an additional $4.00 as if you were renting the movie a second time; this gives you a couple of days to turn the movie again before they charge you again). For those who cannot change there ways, renting from a store is not a bad way to go, but you should at least check out the other possibilities, such as the online DVD rental system or pay-per-view, and see what they have to offer.
The Latest Mobile Phones
January 19, 2008
The Latest Mobile Phones
by: Paul Smith
3G mobile phones, video calling and internet acces have been around for some time now, so what new products are available for the start of 2006?
The latest mobile phone’s are smaller and slimmer than ever before and come crammed with features including 2 megapixel digital cameras and MP3 players.
The thinnest mobile phone around the Motorola RAZR V3, remains a top seller and feature and integrated digital camera, bluetooth and a selection of great games.
Sleek and smooth, the new Panasonic VS6 camera phone has a 16 million colour display to show off the quality snaps taken on its built in 2 megapixel digital camera.
For consumers wanting the latest 3G phone the new Sony Ericsson P990i is a top seller. A high quality video phone including 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, web browser and a QWERTY keyboard.
The Sony Ericsson K750i remains one of the top selling camera phones and includes a 2 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, FM radio, video recorder, 3D games and high resolution screen.
Help, I Need a New HDTV! (Part 5 of 5)
January 18, 2008
Feeling overwhelmed in selecting a new TV? With all the choices these days, you may feel like, "Where do I start?!"
In the final part of our 5 part article, we the discuss tv recommendations by room.
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Bedrooms and kids rooms. You will typically see the size range from 20" to 40" due to the size of the room. If you desire to mount the TV on the wall, LCD makes a good choice. If your kids have a computer in their room, you may want utilize it for the TV as well. Since LCD has takes less space, and has no burn in problems they make a good choice for any bedroom.
Kitchens and bathrooms. For similar reasons to the bedrooms, LCD’s also do well in these areas. In these applications the typical viewing distance is even closer as you may be several feet from the screen. Mount your LCD directly to the wall to avoid sacrificing counter space. In this application you are likely choosing screen sizes from 9" to 25", most commonly 15" and 17" due to good size vs. price ratio.
Electronics: The Must-Have Accessory
January 17, 2008
Electronics: The Must-Have Accessory
by: Chris Robertson
You might not see iPods on Paris runways, but electronics have undergone a transformation from a utilitarian necessity to a fashion accessory. While electronics aren’t exactly replacing jewelry as a status symbol - bling is still the thing - the types of gadgets a person can’t live without speaks volumes about his or her lifestyle.
Those in the halls of power can’t live without a BlackBerry - nor can Hollywood celebrities, it seems. Keeping in touch - anywhere, anytime - makes everything from cell phones to Bluetooth to PDAs must-haves. The popularity of electronics hasn’t escaped the notice of those in the automotive world, as microchips have migrated from those controlling the vehicle’s on-board computer system to the automotive accessory of the year - the Global Positioning System (GPS).
There are, of course, the ubiquitous headsets, which are connected to cell phones, MP3 players, or - for the electronics fashionista - the iPod nano. On any give airline flight, passengers will have a mind-boggling array of electronics on board to entertain them or keep them otherwise occupied. Computers, music players, and portable gaming devices all appear once cruising altitude is reached. With the plethora of must-have electronics devices, it’s a wonder that today’s travelers have room to pack their clothes!
Help, I Need a New HDTV! (Part 4 of 5)
January 16, 2008
Feeling overwhelmed in selecting a new TV? With all the choices these days, you may feel like, "Where do I start?!"
In part 4 of our 5 part article, we the discuss “do I really need an HDTV?”
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Right now, stations are moving towards HDTV programming. Although available for free over the air in major metropolitan areas, this process will take a few years to fully unfold. To be honest, an HDTV, plus components, plus the service can add up. But, if you are ready for top-notch quality? then dive in!
Do beware? it’s more then a choice of size, price, and a few extra features. Many consumers purchase an HDTV thinking that they can plug it in and get HD programming. You must consider how you want to receive your HD programming to know what extra components you will need.
Over the Air. For this option, the HD programming is free, but limited to local stations received by an HD compatible antenna (approx $20-$100). Also, either a HD tuner that is built into the TV or a external tuner (approx. $250) is required.
Technology and Cell Phone Dating
January 15, 2008
Technology and Cell Phone Dating
by: Jay Jackson
Just when I thought technology had finally outdone itself with online dating, it goes one better with cell phone dating. Does it get any easier than this?
Cell phones are not just for calling anymore. They went from talking and voice mail, to text messaging, to taking pictures, to tracking our location via GPS (not always necessarily in that order), and now to dating.
Cell phone dating is so popular in some countries, like Japan, that it’s overtaken online dating. Now the phenomenon has spread to the USA to the tune of six million mobile-daters, and more coming onboard everyday. How many might be waiting to “hear” from you?
A web search will turn up mobile dating services like Webdate Mobile, Dodgeball, Zogo, Match Mobil, and SMS Flirt. You still have to go online to register, post profiles and/or pictures, etc., but then it’s all cell phone. As with most anything online you’ll want to check several companies to find the one that’s right for you. It’s important to look for a service that’s compatible with your cell phone model, as well as your carrier.
