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Leo Messi all 86 GOALS in 2012 – NEW RECORD

Thomas — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:33:17 +0000

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Toolbars – does anyone need them?

Thomas — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:55:49 +0000

Short answer – NO!

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Amazing villas built on the ROOF

Thomas — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:46:44 +0000

In a densely populated city, land can be an elusive commodity. But that was no such hurdle for the residents of these extraordinary villas.

While there may not have been any suitable square footage at ground level, they have instead built their homes on the roof of a shopping centre.

The four homes are so well hidden on the eight-storey complex that many of the locals have failed to notice them, it was reported on www.hugchina.com.

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Amazon launching its own smartphone

Thomas — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:00:15 +0000

After online retailer Amazon entered the tablet market towards the end of 2011, it now seems that the firm is going to be launching its own smartphone at some point in 2012, according to the latest rumours.

Amazon`s approach to the tablet market is defined by the cut price Kindle Fire, which the company sells almost at costs in the hope that its investment will be recouped after users purchase content using the device.

The Kindle Fire, while only available in the US in its first iteration, is set to get a sequel in the next few weeks, with some sources claiming that this will eventually be followed by a standalone Amazon smartphone that will do battle with the iPhone range.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Amazon phone is already being put through its paces in the prototype stage and could be on shelves before Christmas, or at least in the first few months of 2013.

It is thought that Amazon will be creating a smartphone with a display measuring somewhere between four and five inches in size, presumably with a high definition resolution. This would put it in the same league as other high end handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S3 or the HTC One X, which feature 4.8 and 4.7 inch displays respectively.

It seems certain that Amazon would pick the Google Android operating system for its smartphone after using it for the Kindle Fire tablet. However, it remains unclear which version would make the cut for this handset.

The Kindle Fire has a famously overhauled version of Android 2.3 onboard, with a heavily customised interface which puts the emphasis on encouraging users to download books, rent movies and buy applications so that Amazon can make back its money.

Android 2.3 was looking long in the tooth even at the time that the Kindle Fire arrived, while Google has recently announced Android 4.1 for smartphones and tablets. This could mean that an Amazon mobile will come equipped with the latest iteration, although past evidence suggests that this may not be the case.

While the tablet market is dominated by Apple, the smartphone market is far more competitive and has handsets of all shapes and sizes for people of varied budgets and needs. If Amazon is to take on this sector then it could face an uphill struggle.

Of course if it is able to pack high end features, such as the aforementioned large display and a multicore processor solution, into a smartphone which is half the price of similarly specced alternatives, then it will find it easier to make waves.

Amazon will also have to strike deals with various mobile network providers in order to get its handsets offered alongside other contract phones. It could of course go it alone and offer the device solely through its own website, which would mean that it will be SIM free but come with an upfront cost for the consumer to bear. Only time will tell whether Amazon is indeed planning to move into the mobile market.

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The new Surface tablet by Microsoft

Thomas — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:56:39 +0000

Take a sneak peak at the new tablet from Microsoft

The Surface tablet comes in 2 versions. Both with a 10,6″ screen, where the Pro version comes with FULL HD, USB3, I5 processor and up to 128GB hard drive!

Very nice flip-out keyboard and back support. This will definitely be a huge challenge to iPad and other tablets. Let’s just hope the price is “right”.

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Amazing dance performance

Thomas — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:41:29 +0000

If you got 5 mins to spare you wont be disappointed…

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Prieto Battery: How It Works

Thomas — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:11:55 +0000

Unlike traditional batteries, Prieto’s 3D structure interdigitates the cathode and the anode. Prieto has achieved a technology breakthrough with this architecture. Development is still in the early stages but if it succeeds it’s supposed to create batteries that lasts up to 5 times longer than today’s batteries and recharges in only a few minutes. It’s also more eco-friendly as it consists of less chemical waste products. Video below illustrates;

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Finding duplicate entries in MySQL

Thomas — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:17:12 +0000

From time to time I need to check for duplicate entries in my databases. E.g. when I have large numbers of clients signing up for events or similar.

I know there’s ways of deleting multiple entries but sometimes I just need to find out WHO and HOW MANY. The following simple query does just that:

SELECT the_field_name, count(*) AS n FROM the_table GROUP BY the_field_name HAVING n>1;

Hope this proves useful for some of you having the same “problem”.

Should you just wish to remove any duplicate entries then take a look at Justin Cook’s article on the subject.

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Jack Vidgen – Australia’s Got Talent

Thomas — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:25:06 +0000

Here’s the audition of last years winner of Australia’s got Talent… Amazing

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Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams

Thomas — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:29:04 +0000

LIVE in the Akoo Studio – what a way to start a Sunday! Really puts you in a good mood

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Video of the best advertisement in 2012

Thomas — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:50:34 +0000

For the launch of the high quality TV channel TNT in Belgium a button was placed on an average Flemish square of an average Flemish town near a sign with the text “Push to add drama” that invited people to use the button. Then they waited…

This is what happened.

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Another surprise from Britains Got Talent

Thomas — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:37:58 +0000

Charlotte has a good voice, but Jonathan has a truly amazing voice. Same type of voice as Paul Potts but don’t forget he’s only 17!

Big guy, big voice. One of the finest voices I have ever heard on a talent show. Must stand a good chance of reaching the finals enjoy!

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Joshua Ledet – When A Man Loves A Woman

Thomas — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:06:08 +0000

Joshua Ledet sings “When A Man Loves A Woman” in this years American Idol. Absolutely amazing – such a insane talent! Guess he’s voted of soon and victory given again to a mediocre country singer…

But at least for now – ENJOY!

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A Swarm of Nano Quadrotors

Thomas — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:49 +0000

Amazing technology, hopefully used to something useful in the future…

Experiments performed with a team of nano quadrotors at the GRASP Lab, University of Pennsylvania. Vehicles developed by KMel Robotics. Special thanks to Professor Daniel Lee for his support.

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The Best of Ricky Gervais at The Golden Globes

Thomas — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:56:18 +0000

Here’s the best comments from Ricky Gervais at The Golden Globes over the last 3 years – really, really funny guy

Enjoy!

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