Fastest Internet Countries...

Fastest Internet Access:

A review by web analytics world...

According to Gizmodo, Akamai has released their updated quarterly report on the State of the Internet. Gizmodo posted a very interesting chart from the repot which ranked countries of the world according to fastest Internet speeds. South Korea is way out in front with an average speed of 14.6 Mbps, followed by Japan, Hong Kong and Romania. Canada and the United States both well outside of the top 10. Ireland, which was 6th on the fastest Internet speed list, showed the greatest year over year increase of 73%.

Reference: http://www.webanalyticsworld.net/2010/01/fastest-internet-speeds-by-country.html

Samsung BADA

BADA Operating System:

• It is a mobile operating system developed by Samsung Electronics. Programmed in C++.

• Samsung claims that bada will rapidly replace its proprietary feature phone platform, convertingfeature phones to smartphones.

• Name BADA is derived from Korean word Ocean or Sea.

• Bada provides various UI controls to developers: It provides assorted basic UI controls such as Listbox, Color Picker, Tab, etc. In addition, it has a web browser control based on the open-source WebKit, and also features Adobe Flash, supporting Flash 9. Both WebKit and Flash can be embedded inside native bada applications. bada offers interactive mapping withPoint of interest (POI) features, which can also be embedded inside native applications. It supports pinch-to-zoom, tabbed browsing, as well as cut, copy, and paste.

Features of bada:

Even though bada supports a wide range of devices, bada is powerful enough to turn your imagination into powerful applications. With high end devices such as Wave, bada fully utilizes the power of hardware for the ultimate application experience. Even with mid-range or cost-effective models, it also provides powerful features for better application experiences.

Features such as plenty of UI controls, Flash support, and sensor support help applications to be more interactive. Service-centric features such as in-app-purchasing, SNS integration, and push notification help applications to offer customers a richer, more interactive experience.

Green Computing!!!

The Future of Green Computing

What is Green Computing? Global warming and environmental change have become big issues with governments, corporations and your average Joe alike all seeking out new ways to green up their daily activities. Computers certainly make up a large part of many peoples lives and traditionally are extremely damaging to the environment, which begs the question: What is Green Computing? Green Computing is the study and practice of minimising the environmental impact of computers through efficient: manufacturing, use, and disposal. Problems of Electronic Waste Electronic waste is an increasing problem globally due to the quick obsolescence of electronics, which make up a staggering 70% of all hazardous waste. Computer waste is high in many toxic materials such as heavy metals and flame-retardant plastics, which easily leach into ground water and bio-accumulate. In addition, chip manufacturing uses some of the deadliest gases and chemicals known to man and requires huge amounts of resources. In an average year 24 million computers in the United States become obsolete. Only about 14% (or 3.3 million) of these will be recycled or donated. The rest - more than 20 million computers in the U.S. -- will be dumped, incinerated, shipped as waste exports or put into temporary storage to be dealt with later. We never stop to consider what happens when our laptop dies and we toss it. The reality is that it either rots in a landfill or children in developing countries end up wrestling its components apart by hand, melting toxic bits to recover traces of valuable metals like gold. Wasting Electricity The manufacturing of a computer consumes 1818 kw/h of electricity before it even gets turned on and when running, a typical computer uses 120 watts. Research shows that most PC’s are left idle all day, and many of them are left on continuously. Every time we leave computers on we waste electricity without considering where that electricity comes from. The majority of the world’s electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels which emit pollutants such as sulphur, and carbon dioxide into the air. These emissions can cause respiratory disease, smog, acid rain and global climate change. The Future of Green Computing A Canadian company, Userful Inc. (www.userful.com) have come up with a solution that turns 1 computer into 10 - DiscoverStation. Quickly becoming the standard for green computing worldwide, DiscoverStation leverages the unused computing power of modern PC’s to create an environmentally efficient alternative to traditional desktop computing. Multiple users can work on a single computer by simply attaching up to 10 monitors, mice and keyboards. This makes it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15 tons per year per system and reduce electronic waste by up to 80%. Userful has recently stated that in the last year their software has saved over 13,250* tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking 2,300 cars off the road. (More info at: http://userful.com/greenpc) The European Union The European Union is tackling the problem twofold. Companies are now required to produce computers free of the worst toxic materials and are responsible for taking back their old products. Faced with disassembling parts and cycling them back into the fabrication process, companies are making more careful decisions about how those parts are assembled in the first place. In 2002 NEC came out with the first computer to use lead-free solder, a fully recyclable plastic case, and which contained no toxic flame-retardants. Since then many computer companies worldwide have started selling lead-free PCs and it is becoming common practice for companies to offer their customers free recycling of their old computers. Go Green Here are some suggestions that will help you reduce your computer energy Don't use screen savers. They waste energy, not save it. By computers & monitors labelled “energy star” which can be programmed to automatically “power-down” or “sleep” when not in use. If you are using more than 1 PC, Userful's 10 to 1 advantage can save electricity and your wallet. Turn your computer and peripherals off when not in use. This will not harm the equipment. Use flat panel monitors, which use about half of the electricity of a cathode-ray tube (CRT) display. Buy ink jet printers, not laser printers. Ink jet printers use 80 to 90 percent less energy than laser printers and print quality can be excellent. If all of us did this every day, we could make a small difference. We only have one earth; let's treat it right.

Robots Redefining Cancer Surgery

Robots Redefining Cancer Surgery

In the ever-evolving battle against cancer, the surgical robot is gaining ground. UC Irvine Healthcare announced that it’s the first medical center on the West Coast and the only one in California to perform robotic thyroidectomies, which remove the diseased gland without leaving a visible scar on the neck.

The da Vinci Surgical System is facilitating an increasing number of such procedures, and to further advance use of this new technology, UC Irvine Healthcare in July established a Robotic Oncology Center. Dr. Jason H. Kim, associate clinical professor of otolaryngology and a head & neck cancer specialist, has employed the da Vinci system on three patients with thyroid tumors.

• Robotic Oncology Center
• Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
• UC Irvine Healthcare

“We’re excited to be able to offer this kind of surgery to the Orange County community,” Kim says. “Traditional ‘open’ surgery to remove the thyroid gland requires a 3- to 5-inch incision across the front of the neck, and other minimally invasive surgical techniques can reduce the scar to about 1 inch. But with the robot, we avoid the neck incision altogether by making a small, easily hidden cut in the patient’s armpit. That opening provides access for the robot’s arms, which then are maneuvered by the surgeon to the thyroid.”

At UC Irvine Medical Center, prostate, kidney, ureteral and gynecologic cancers also are being addressed via robotic surgery. Use of the da Vinci technology will expand in that last category under the new director of gynecologic oncology, Dr. Robert E. Bristow, who gained extensive experience with robotics at Johns Hopkins University. And robot-assisted surgery for lung, stomach and colorectal cancers is soon to follow.

“To our knowledge, there isn’t another center in the country specific to robotic oncology,” says urologic oncologist Dr. Thomas E. Ahlering, director of the Robotic Oncology Center and a nationally known expert in robotic prostatectomy. He’s performed more than 1,000 robotic surgeries to treat prostate cancer and has developed techniques to reduce postoperative urinary difficulties.

“Our new center, which focuses on the specific application of robotic technology to cancer surgery, enables us to continually advance this exciting technology and create university-led innovations, much to the betterment of every patient who seeks our care.”

The Robotic Oncology Center is part of UCI’s Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of just 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. and the only one in Orange County. In 2002, doctors there were the first in Southern California to perform robotic prostate surgery, using the da Vinci system. UCI also houses one of the busiest robotic training facilities for surgeons on the West Coast.

Artificial Retina!!!

A Form-fitting Photovoltaic Artificial Retina:

A Happy news!!! Its the time to make a blind to see using the technology...

Retina chip gets both power and data from near Infrared-Light...

• The device technically called subretinal implant because it is placed behind the retina it is a part of system that includes video camera that captures image a pocket PC that process the video feed..

• And a bright near-infrared LCD display built into video goggles. The pulsed 900-nanometer-wavelength image that shines into the eyes is enough to produce electricity in the chip

Reference: http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/a-formfitting-photovoltaic-artificial-retina/

Brain Wave Technology!!!

Introduction:

Brainwave technology is a fascinating field of research with many potential applications. With properly designed audio technology, you can dramatically enhance your mind's performance and tap into your infinite potential.

Beta:

The Beta brainwave state is associated with a heightened state of alertness and focused concentration. When your mind is actively engaged in mental activities, the dominant brainwave state will be Beta. A person in active conversation, playing sports or making a presentation would be in a Beta state. The Beta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 13Hz to 40Hz.

Alpha:

Alpha brainwaves are slower in frequency than Beta brainwaves and represent a state of relaxed mental awareness or reflection. Alpha brainwave states are typically associated with contemplation, visualization, problem solving and accessing deeper levels of creativity. The Alpha brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 8 Hz to 12 Hz.

Theta:

Theta brainwaves are even slower in frequency and represent a state of deep relaxation and meditation, enhanced creativity, stress relief, light sleep and dreaming. Theta brainwave states have been used in meditation for centuries. Research has proven thirty minutes a day of Theta meditation can dramatically improve a person's overall health and well-being. Theta meditation has also been known to cause the need for less sleep. The Theta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies ranging from 4Hz to 8 Hz.

Delta:

Delta brainwaves are the slowest in frequency and represent a state of deep dreamless sleep. Delta brainwave states have long been associated with healing. While Delta brainwave states usually only occur in deep sleep, it is possible to train yourself to remain awake while reaching the Delta state to experience even deeper levels of meditation and awareness. The Delta brainwave state corresponds to frequencies from 0Hz to 4Hz

Gamma:

Gamma brainwave states are the most rapid in frequency. They have received the least attention and research, although more attention is currently being paid to them than in years past. Research has indicated at moments when bursts of insight or high-level information processing occur, there are corresponding increases in brain activity in the Gamma range. The Gamma brainwave state corresponds to frequencies of 40Hz or higher.

How To Hack BSNL 3G Network???

BSNL 3G HACKS:

Today I am going to show how to hack BSNL 3G hack and browse unlimited internet at high speed up to 120 Kbps. I am not sure whether this hacking is still working or not, members from other forums are posting that this hack is working fine for them.

Before you start learning how to hack you need to have BSNL 2G SIM and ultimately 3G support mobile phone.

Just follow up the instruction:

1. Recharge your 2G SIM with Rs 1 to convert it to 3G SIM and use them for free hours
2. Check the balance by dialing *123#, the message will show that your GPRS free usage is ZERO MB
3. Now recharge again with Rs 1 to convert in to 2G SIM
4. Now recharge with Rs 274 for unlimited GPRS usage for 2G SIM
5. Now again recharge with Rs 1 to convert in to 3G SIM
6. Thats it You have hacked your BSNL 3G for unlimited browsing check the GPRS free usage by dialing *123# it will show 1250000 MB free usage.

Email and Messaging Glossary!!!

E-mail and Message Definitions:

Anonymous E-mail:

E-mail that has been directed to a recipient through a third-party server that does not identify the originator of the message.

Anti-spam Cocktail:

A spam cocktail (or anti-spam cocktail) is the use of several different technologies in combination to successfully identify and minimizespam.

Backscatter Spam:

Backscatter spam, also called misdirected bounce spam or NDR spam, is a strategy for sending unsolicited email messages that takes advantage of the fact that certain types of mail transfer agent (MTA) programs return the entire message to the sender if the recipient's email address is invalid.

CoBrowsing:

Collaborative browsing (also known as co-browsing) is a software-enabled technique that allows someone in an enterprise contact center to interact with a customer by using the customer's Web browser to show them something.

CUSeeMe:

CUseeMe is a low-cost product for Internet videoconferencing. Each user installs the CUseeMe software and, assuming they have an Internet connection, can then have person-to-person or group discussions.

CrackBerry:

CrackBerry is a nickname for the BlackBerry handheld device. The nickname reflects the compelling nature of the BlackBerry, which allows the user to get and send email messages anywhere with wireless coverage.

CyberBullying:

Cyberbullying is the use of e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, pagers, cell phones, or other forms of information technology to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate someone. Cyberbullying is often done by children, who have increasing access to these technologies.

Eavesdropping:

Eavesdropping is the unauthorized real-time interception of a private communication, such as a phone call, instant message, videoconference or fax transmission. The term eavesdrop derives from the practice of actually standing under the eaves of a house, listening to conversations inside.

Flaming:

On the Internet, flaming is giving someone a verbal lashing in public. Often this is on a Usenet newsgroup but it could be on a Web forum or perhaps even as e-mail with copies to a distribution list. Unless in response to some rather obvious flamebait, flaming is poor netiquette.

Computer Forensic:

Also called cyberforensics the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques to gather evidence suitable for presentation in a court of law

GIGO:

Garbage In and Garbage Out

Grawlix:

A grawlix is a sequence of typographical symbols used to represent a non-specific, profane word or phrase. Here's an example of a typical grawlix:

#@$%*!

GO GREEN

10 Ways to Go Green at Work

Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes of habit can save energy and resources at work, and these small steps can be multiplied by persuading the powers-that-be at your workplace to adopt environmentally friendly (and often cost-effective) policies.

1. Be bright about light
Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings.

> Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can.

> Make it a policy to buy Energy Star-rated lightbulbs and fixtures, which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting, and install timers or motion sensors that automatically shut off lights when they're not needed.

2. Maximize computer efficiency
Computers in the business sector unnecessarily waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year.

> Make it a habit to turn off your computer—and the power strip it's plugged into—when you leave for the day. Otherwise, you're still burning energy even if you're not burning the midnight oil. (Check with your IT department to make sure the computer doesn't need to be on to run backups or other maintenance.) During the day, setting your computer to go to sleep automatically during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent. Remember, screen saversdon't save energy.

> Make it a policy to invest in energy-saving computers, monitors, and printers and make sure that old equipment is properly recycled. Look for a recycler that has pledged not to export hazardous e-waste and to follow other safety guidelines. Old computers that still work, and are less than five years old, can be donated to organizations that will refurbish them and find them new homes. (You may even get a tax deduction.)

3. Print smarter
The average U.S. office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of copy paper a year.

> Make it a habit to print on both sides or use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible.

> Make it a policy to buy chlorine-free paper with a higher percentage of post-consumer recycled content. Also consider switching to a lighter stock of paper or alternatives made from bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, or kenaf. Recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones. According to Office Depot, each remanufactured toner cartridge "keeps approximately 2.5 pounds of metal and plastic out of landfills...and conserves about a half gallon of oil."

4. Go paperless when possible

> Make it a habit to think before you print: could this be read or stored online instead? When you receive unwanted catalogs, newsletters, magazines, or junk mail, request to be removed from the mailing list before you recycle the item.

> Make it a policy to post employee manuals and similar materials online, rather than distribute print copies. They're easier to update that way too.

5. Ramp up your recycling

> Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. So can your old cell phone, PDA, or pager.

> Make it a policy to place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas and provide clear information about what can and can not be recycled.

6. Close the loop

> Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials.

7. Watch what (and how) you eat

> Make it a habit to bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office.

> Make it a policy to provide reusable dishes, silverware, and glasses. Switch to Fair Trade andorganic coffee and tea, and buy as much organic and local food as possible for parties and other events. Provide filtered drinking water to reduce bottled-water waste.

8. Rethink your travel

> Make it a habit to take the train, bus, or subway when feasible instead of a rental car when traveling on business. If you have to rent a car, some rental agencies now offer hybrids and other high-mileage vehicles.

> Make it a policy to invest in videoconferencing and other technological solutions that can reduce the amount of employee travel.

9. Reconsider your commute

> Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible. If you need to drive occasionally, consider joining a car-sharing service like Zipcar and Flexcarinstead of owning your own wheels.

> Make it a policy to encourage telecommuting (a nice perk that's also good for the planet!) and make it easy for employees to take alternative modes of transportation by subsidizing commuter checks, offering bike parking, or organizing a carpool board.

10. Create a healthy office environment

> Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.

> Make it a policy to buy furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't off-gas toxic chemicals