Latest Technology Advances in 2008

2008 has been an exciting year for innovation in technology, not a week has gone by without a major breakthrough or scientific discovery. But what do some of these new discoveries, innovations or inventions mean for our future? How will life change for the human race or our civilizations and societies due to these breakthroughs?

Holographic Cell Phone projection is here, and in four to five years we will see the first units available and within 8-years we will see these available for the general public. And the first 3D living room technologies are now available too.

With all the new robotic unmanned vehicle research we will soon have self Driving cars, trucks, planes and trains. Indeed, they are almost ready to roll out now, only one hang up, acceptance. Will the general public accept them? Perhaps, but it might be another 5-years.

Nano-technology in new materials could usher in the age of hydrogen fueled vehicles. Nano-tech in medicine will be available for dental uses, knee surgeries, organ strengthening and cancer fighting. Nano-machines for nearly ever medical purpose will be in the works as well.

Artificial Intelligence has surpassed human intelligence in many endeavors and will soon be smarter than humans in nearly any decision making task. Just ask a question and get the best possible answer. Will you trust a computer to make your decisions for you, run your government and the infrastructure in your civilization? What about your new AI CEO, teacher, or military commander?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now sampling the air for pollution monitoring, as well as being used in fire fighting, Hurricane watching, drug smuggling surveillance and we have all heard of the great successes in the war on terror. Apparently, the sky is not the limit for new technology; the ground is.

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AP - Illinois lawmakers could be forced to build their impeachment case against Gov. Rod Blagojevich on a raft of relatively small grievances, rather than the blockbuster Senate-seat-for-sale allegations, for fear of undermining federal prosecutors' criminal investigation.

TFT Monitors - Technology Going Better and Better

If we have a close look at the cheap TFT monitors' market of today, we can easily analyse that the reasons behind the success of these monitors over the traditional and bulky desktops are not made of just sand. These monitors have been able to create and sustain a market for themselves on the virtue of their seamless solutions, high resolution effects and flexibility. A TFT monitor of today easily surpass the traditional desktop when it comes to customer satisfaction levels and consistent performance.

It will be beneficial to have a close look at some of the offered advantaged associated with the cheap TFT monitors and flat panel monitors. Apart from the flexibility and portability factors, these advanced monitors offer a high degree of space consciousness and can be easily placed into any home or office environment.

The unprecedented growth of the TFT market and flat panel monitors can be contributed to the intense market competition, entry of new market players, favourable market trends, the changing preferences of customers and the continuing healthy fight among the product manufacturers to stay ahead of their peers.

It is always recommended to go for eminent brands rather than making low quality purchases at the grey market. Acer, HCL and ViewSonic are some of the most acclaimed brands in the world of flat panel monitors. The Acer AL 1700, ViewSonic TFT Black, ViewSonic VA1703WB LCD and ViewSonic VA903B are products of immense quality that have the potential to deliver consistent, reliable and advanced solutions to their users.

A prospective customer looking for the high-quality yet cheap TFT monitors must not restrict his search to the traditional market, it is highly advisable for me to extend his search to the online market. In an attempt to do so, he also needs to keep a vigil eye on factors such as image resolution, compatibility with media formats and multimedia applications, warranty, price, brand name, customer service and overall quality.

So, make your choices with a thoughtful mind and there will be nothing standing between you and advanced TFT solutions.

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AP - While animal lovers in Beijing protested the killing of cats for food on Thursday, a butcher in Guangdong province - where felines are the main ingredient in a famous soup - just shrugged her shoulders and wielded her cleaver. "Cats have a strong flavor. Dogs taste much better, but if you really want cat meat, I can have it delivered by tomorrow," said the butcher, who gave only her surname, Huang.

Fix Red Ring of Death - Basic Principles

Call it what ever you want, the red ring of death on the Xbox 360 is a major problem for gamers as it leaves them without a functioning, usable console. It has also been a major headache for Microsoft who have had to spend millions of dollars repairing peoples' consoles that have been affected by the problem. Today you are going to learn the causes of the red lights error, as well as the basic principles, concepts, techniques and ideas behind how you can fix red ring of death errors on your Xbox 360 permanently. You don't have to suffer life with no gaming, you don't need to spend lots of money having somebody else fix your console for you, nor do you need to go without your Xbox 360 for weeks on end whilst you wait for another third party to fix the problem for you. Simply do it yourself and benefit massively!

The main cause of the red ring of death is overheating. Excess heat is a problem, which has become more widespread in consumer electronics devices as they get more and more powerful all the time. The Xbox 360 suffers particularly badly because it does not have the most brilliant heat removal system; it lacks enough heat sinks, vents and fans. Heat builds up rapidly inside the case and is trapped, the temperature skyrocketing. To prevent damage from occurring to the delicate components inside the case, your Xbox 360 then shuts itself down (goes into a "lock down" mode) in order to prevent further damage from occurring. The ominous blinking red lights are then displayed in the power ring on the front of the case to warn you that something quite major has gone wrong.

So how can you fix red ring of death errors on your Xbox 360?

You will need the following things-

1. Around two hours of spare time.
2. Basic tools such as non-magnetised Phillips and flat-headed screwdrivers. An anti-static wristband and a non-slip, plastic or rubber mat are also recommended to prevent yourself from damaging your Xbox 360.
3. An Xbox 360 repair guide.

Repair guides are basically collections of video files that show you step-by-step how to determine the exact fault inside your console, then repair it using the correct method for that fault. The major benefit of using a repair manual is the fact that it will guarantee the safety of your Xbox 360, as well as provide you with the most hassle-free repair instructions. You could risk trying to fix the red ring of death without one, however, unless you have prior knowledge of the inner workings of the Xbox 360, you will simply cause more damage than good to your valuable console. Finally, what is very important to remember is the fact that you are far better off, money wise, fixing your Xbox 360 yourself. It will cost you upwards of $100 to have somebody else do the job for you, whereas you can purchase a good repair guide with full HD video files for less than $30. That $70 is far better spent on games don't you think?

Click here to learn more about an easy step-by-step Xbox 360 repair guide at Xbox 360 Central that will allow you to repair your Xbox 360 in under two hours in the comfort of your own home. Read free reviews on the top repair products and learn how to fix red ring of death errors permanently and easily.

James Philipson has been involved in the electronics industry for over 10 years and has repaired more than 30 Xbox 360 consoles since the platform's release over two years ago.

Reuters - Heat is more likely to kill an American than an earthquake, and thunderstorms kill more than hurricanes do, according to a "death map" published on Tuesday.

Contra 4 DS Review

It's been awhile since I played my DS. For awhile there, not too much interested me. That all came to an end when I saw Contra 4 on display!

Now, there have been many attempts on making a next-gen Contra. Needless to say, all have failed miserably. There was one with a samurai for some reason I don't know. Contra is a game that should have always stayed as a side-scroller and never brought to 3-D.

First thing I noticed when I popped it in, the classic Contra jingle - that instantly made me warm up to this game.

When the game starts, you are in a very nostalgic jungle. It has everything from the enemies that charge straight ahead to the exploding bridge. It has some very welcome new elements as well. First off, both top and bottom screens are used. If an enemy is shooting you from the top screen, you better shoot up. Also, the grappling hook is introduced. This allows you to actually get on the top screen.

The enemies are in abundance, but so are the weapons. When there are 7 guys coming at you, that good old spread shot is a life savor. There is also the laser, fire and heat seeker. Best part, they all upgrade when you get 2 of the same weapon icon. Speaking of weapon icons, they use the Contra 3 system where you can hold 2 different weapons at once, losing the equipped weapon if your killed.

There are about 7 levels in the game. Some new levels with a classic feel and some old levels with new elements. I don't want to give too much away, but yes, there is a Base Level. 3 difficulties in the game: Easy, Medium and Hard. Or as I come to know them by: "Lets see whats ahead. This is really hard and Aghhh, this will be the end of me." This game will test not only your skill as a gamer, but your patience.

Classic Contra multiplayer is available. Remember when you and a buddy would play and one would take high and the other low? Somewhere along the level you both got mixed up and yell at each other saying, "I thought you had that guy" or "too bad I am taking a life". Contra multiplayer has always been great, and this is no exception.

I recommend this game for people looking for a challenge and for us who played the other Contras to the point we didn't need the cheat codes.

Andre Garcia is a video game fanatic. If your interested, you can check out his gaming blog at http://www.videogamesforus.com If you like the Contra franchise, you might want to check out his recently posted video review of Contra & Super Contra

LiveScience.com - Polar dinosaurs such as the 4.4-ton duckbill Edmontosaurus are thought by some paleontologists to have been champion migrators to avoid the cold, dark season. But a study now claims that most of these beasts preferred to stick closer to home despite potentially deadly winter weather.