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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Image Based Search Engine Created -- Finding A Whatchamacallit On The Web
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Nova Program: "Absolute Zero"
This link breaks down the show into 10 chapters for viewing on PC or MAC. Try to watch it in the same sequence…
Science is amazing,
Enjoy!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
ماغي فرح 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
A tribute to mums...
As this year comes to an end, it is nice to sit back and remember the important people in your life. Who they are and where are they now (if you are an Iraqi – your family / friends are probably scattered all over the world). Remember the laughter and sweet memories, the good times and bad times, the arguments and disagreements – which don’t seem to matter much now-.
A friend of mine forwarded me the clip below. It is titled “The Mom Song” and performed by Patti Harshey (of Northland Church Distributed), lyrics by Anita Renfroe and played by Tim Tracey and Susan Eissele. It sums up what a mum would say in 24-hours.
Mamati habibti – I love you and miss you a lot, can’t wait to see you soon – Inshallah.
To all mums out there - thank you!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
"Divide and Conquer"... are we ever gonna wake up??
Friday, December 5, 2008
It's Friday afternoon.... already?????
Now how exactly did this week begin and end? I have no idea! It was another busy week. There is always more to do, projects to finish, assignments to mark, just work to be done… Speaking of busy, I wonder how this term passed so quickly.
Not only the term ended fast, the whole year too is about to end in a few weeks. Am I excited about it? Absolutely! 2008 has been a tough year so far, many things happened, not all were pleasant, but on the other hand, I am very grateful and happy with where I am right now and what I am doing. Research is great! I get to work with and learn from really special people; besides, graduate studies were always on my list of goals, so I say “Alf Elhamdullilah Wil Shokoor Ala Kol Shi”.
Today was cold, not bitter cold, just nice cold! It snowed yesterday so the weather is warm today, a sweet -5 that feels like a -11 (it is getting colder as I write though, just checking the weather network! I’m glad I’m home now). This is what the campus looked like today, I really like the pebbles picture, all covered with snow:
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Any professional women in Science & Engineering out there?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The world in 2004
Saturday, November 29, 2008
You might be a Computer Support Technician if...
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Then and now...
Friday, November 21, 2008
Microwaved water.. see what it does to plants!
I got this information through a forwarded email; I am not sure if it is true or not, as I did not run the experiment, but I always disliked using the microwave, and I don’t use it unless it is absolutely necessary. I think food tastes a bit different and it becomes cold in no time. So I guess there might be some truth to it after all. Anyway, I thought it is worth sharing...
13th April 2006:
Below is a science fair project that my granddaughter did for 2006. In it she took filtered water and divided it into two parts. The first part she heated to boiling in a pan on the stove, and the second part she heated to boiling in a microwave. Then after cooling she used the water to water two identical plants to see if there would be any difference in the growth between the normal boiled water and the water boiled in a microwave. She was thinking that the structure or energy of the water may be compromised by microwave. As it turned out, even she was amazed at the difference.
I have known for years that the problem with microwaved anything is not the radiation people used to worry about, it's how it corrupts the DNA in the food so the body cannot recognize it.
So the body wraps it in fat cells to protect itself from the dead food or it eliminates it fast.
Think of all the Mothers heating up milk in these "Safe" appliances. What about the nurse in Canada that warmed up blood for a transfusion patient and accidentally killed them when the blood went in dead.
But the makers say it's safe. Never mind then, keep using them. Ask your Doctor. I am sure they will say it's safe too.
Proof is in the pictures of living plants dying. Remember You are also Living. Take Care. ”
Speeding???
Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer?
Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can't do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see!
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up.
Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please! The woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Older Woman: Murdered the owner?
Officer 2: Yes, could you please o pen the trunk of your car, please.
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am?
Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.
The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.
The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner.
Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.
Don't Mess With Old Ladies!