Posted by: edwinoa09 on: March 3, 2009
Because there are barely any arcades here in the US, pinball enthusiasts have had to take matters into their own hands and do something about it. There is one pinball enthusiast called BadBoyBill, the administrator of the HyperSpin forums, he used an HDTV, an LCD monitor and a 3D pinball simulation program called Future Pinball to build his [...]
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 25, 2009
1. accent: distinctive manner of pronunciation 2. dunce: a not sensible or intelligent person 3. dyslexia: disturbance of the ability to read 4. enigma: puzzle or mystery 5. entwine: twist together or around
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 24, 2009
Sony may have taken the tough decision to put a shotgun to project Aibo and lessen its robotics division, but that hasn’t stopped 37 Japanese Aibo owners from getting together for a concert. Conducting the digital doggies is a Sony Rolly. The Sony Rolly is a MP3 player that can dance to its own music. When [...]
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 19, 2009
1. alimony: money paid to a seperated divorced spouse 2. extensive: of considerable range, space, or degree to which 3. humane: showing compassion or consideration for others 4. interloper: intruder or meddler 5. limpid: clear or transparent
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 18, 2009
If you’re like people that thinks every weekday of yours is spent daydreaming about those two wonderful days at the end of the week that we love to call the weekend. Sleeping in! Hanging out! Not working! Oh, what a perfect paradise the weekend provides, but how unfairly short it really is. Well, now if you’re wondering just how much longer you have to [...]
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 12, 2009
1. capitalism: economic system of private ownership 2. embasy: residence and offices of an ambassador 3. gaudy: tastelessly showy 4. insular: narrow minded 5. moron: very stupid person
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 11, 2009
The Kindle 2 has been revealed, and though it has a few impressive features, it’s far from perfect. Don’t get on the wrong end — it’s a great device for today — but the black-and-white screen and clunky keyboard has us thinking forward to what the next version might be like. The Kindle 2 was just unveiled, but time [...]
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 5, 2009
1. auscultate: to examine by listening to a stethoscope. 2. balmy: mild; soothing 3. dauntless: fearless; courageous; daring 4. elucidate: to make clear; explain. 5. interpolate: to alter or corrupt
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: February 3, 2009
United Arab Emirates, land overflowing with petroleum. But look at what they’ve done with it: PRT (personal rapid transit), driver-less electric taxis that take to the streets later this year. Planners say the podcars will be able to deliver riders within 100 meters of any location in the city. The whole network of tracks for the cars [...]
Posted by: edwinoa09 on: January 27, 2009
Christmas in Nata Village would not have been possible if the following contributions from the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Clean and Green Program, California Conservation Corps, Northgate Lodge, Nata Lodge, and the Community Business People who send us plenty of packages, transport, and food supplies for the Village. This year six families and their children received plenty of awesome gifts and food. [...]
