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iModela 3D Printer Carves Out a Niche

February 10, 2012 by noemi

3D printers have come a long way, although they cannot be called mainstream yet. There are more of these printers in the market, though, and more services offering 3D printing. What is common about most 3D printers is that they build the items using some sort of material. Basically, the material of choice is used to build items layer by layer until the design is complete.

There is a newcomer in the 3D printing scene that gives a different perspective of how 3D printing is done. It’s called iModela. [Read more…] about iModela 3D Printer Carves Out a Niche

British Watchdog to TripAdvisor: Not All Reviews Are Genuine

February 2, 2012 by noemi

Have you been bitten by the travel bug? I sure have, and one of the resources that I use often is TripAdvisor. I think that anyone with with a little travel experience knows about TripAdvisor, and even if they do not have an account, they still check the site for destination and accommodation ideas. The site has grown large enough that it can be said that it is one of the go-to sites for people looking for travel information online.

Recently, however, TripAdvisor has gotten some flak from the advertising watchdog of Britain. The agency has publicly reproved the travel web site due to its claim that all of its user-generated reviews are genuine; that is, all of them are written by real travelers. [Read more…] about British Watchdog to TripAdvisor: Not All Reviews Are Genuine

Would You Pay GBP1,700 for a Letter from J.R.R. Tolkien?

February 1, 2012 by noemi

I honestly do not know if I would, assuming I had more than enough money to burn. Then again, if you were a hardcore collector of everything that can be related to one of the greatest fantasy authors that has ever walked this earth, then I suppose GBP 1,700 is not that big of a price to pay for something handwritten by Tolkien. [Read more…]

If The Walking Dead Were Made in the 80s

January 31, 2012 by noemi

What if the zombie TV series “The Walking Dead” were made in the 80s? Would it have turned out to be better, or would it have become even worse?

There is no doubt just how big the TV series made it, but we also cannot deny the fact that it has its fair share of dragging moments. Heck, okay, it has more than its fair share of dragging moments. Even the first season dragged on for a while there. After season 2.5, I guess practically everyone will agree with me. Of course, there are the scenes will which forever make one think that the series is still worth watching. Think of the last episode of season 2.5. That was intense.

But what if “The Walking Dead” were made during another era? Say, the 80s? How would that have turned out? [Read more…] about If The Walking Dead Were Made in the 80s

Lift-Up Table Mechanism for Couch Potatoes

January 30, 2012 by noemi

I am not too big on furniture, but now and then, I come across a piece of furniture that I just can’t get out of your mind. After all, for all of us who work from a home office (though I don’t really think where I work can be called even that!), making sure that the working place is as comfortable as possible is of prime importance. I don’t think that it is a secret that I prefer working on the couch or on the bed, but sometimes, it really boosts productivity when you work from a desk. [Read more…]