reasons to buy iphone4

A couple days ago I wrote an article explaining why the iPhone 4 sucks. To be fair, I thought I’d write another article to give you several reasons to buy an iPhone 4.

It’s beautiful

You know it. It’s an absolutely beautiful product. It’s clean, shiny, and classy. You can’t argue about this.

It’s cool

You know it too. Owning an iPhone is the ultimate gadget. You gotta give il all away to Apple’s brilliant (evil?) marketing.

FaceTime

Sure the FaceTime concept is not new but it’s just plain awesome. I just did a 30 minute FaceTime conversation with my cousin in France. Seriously, have you ever done that on any other phone? No!

230,000+ apps

There are now over 230,000 apps in the App Store and thousands more are added each day. Whatever you want to do, chances are there’s an app for that.

Jailbreak

If you can’t find an app in the App Store, you will most likely find it in Cydia, the app store forjailbreak apps. I love my iPhone and I sure love my jailbreak. Check out all these cool jailbreak apps for iPhone. At the time I am writing this there is no  jailbreak for the iPhone 4 yet but it should be released in the  next few days.

5 MP camera + LED Flash + front-facing camera

Me and many others have been talking smack about the camera of the iPhone for the last 3 years. No more complaining now with the nice 5MP camera. Coupled with the LED flash and the front-facing camera, the iPhone can now match the “basic” features that all the other smartphones already have.

HD video recording

You can now record high definition 720p videos at 30fps. Not too bad, huh?

The screen

With the iPhone 4, Apple introduced a new Retina Display screen that boasts 4 times more pixels than the previous iPhone. The result: a crystal clear screen that can perfectly render the sharpest details.

It’s fast

With the new A4 processor and twice the RAM of the iPhone 3GS, the new iPhone 4 is fast fast fast.

Gyroscope

Along with 4 other sensors, (light, proximity, accelerometer, and compass), the gyroscope will bring the Wii experience to the iPhone. Expect some great games that will take full advantage of this new feature soon.

Price

If you’re a new AT&T customer, the iPhone is not that expensive. Starting at $199 for the 16GB, it will go up to $299 for the 32GB version with a 2-year contract.

how to prepare best sheesha!!

How to prepare the best sheesha/shisha…ways to set-up the best hookah

by JEET on SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

If some one would ask me what is hookah?

My answer to that would be it’s the best thing I have come across.

A hookah also known as a waterpipe is a single or multi-stemmed (often glass-based) instrument for smoking in which the smoke is cooled and filtered by passing through water. The tobacco smoked is referred to as shisha or sheesha.  Originally from Egypt, hookah has gained popularity, especially in the Middle East and is gaining popularity in North America, Europe, Australia and Brazil.

Hookah, Shisha, Hubbly-Bubbly! Can’t get enough of it, but hate paying lots of money to buy it at expensive shisha bars? Make Your Own Instead!
Perhaps you smoked a hookah (shisha) at a friend’s house and now want to try it for yourself, or simply want to appear knowledgeable about it at your next shisha party. Smoking a hookah is an enjoyable, relaxing social activity. This article will teach you everything you need to know about preparing a hookah, also known as a shisha or water pipe, to smoke by yourself or with friends.
Things you’ll need:

To make the perfect shisha, gather the following:

•    A Complete Shisha/ Hookah (head (chillum) to hold the tobacco, metal body(stem), glass base(vase), hose, 3 rubber parts to attach the hose(pipe), head and body).
•    Hookah charcoal/ coals (whether quick-light or natural, the charcoal MUST be designed for hookah).
•    Shisha Tobacco/flavors
•    Clean water, better if cold and you can also add some cubes of ice to make the smoke cool.
•    Aluminum foil.
•    Tongs for handling coals.
•    Pin for poking holes.

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Following  are the instructions on how to prepare a hookah along with tips on how to get the best out of your hookah:

Before you start the following steps, wash your hookah thoroughly. This gets the old tobacco smell and dirt (and coal ashes) out. Don’t ever use the old water in the vase.

Step 1- Fill the Vase/base with water:
•  Make sure you leave enough room in the vase for smoke.
•  A good rule is to have just enough water in the base so that the end of the stem is submerged in the water about an inch and a half to two inches.

Get creative! Use or mix a variety of drinks or juices. Some options include apple juice, milk, grape juice–or even beer! Try to choose a flavor that will complement the shisha tobacco flavor. For a more subtle taste, mix half juice and half water. For a taste with a hint of lemon, simply cut up and squeeze lemons into the water.

Step 2- Place the Middle Section (Stem) in place:
Most hookahs come with a plastic seal that goes in between the vase and the metal argile to keep it from losing smoke or getting unwanted air in.

Step 3- Place the tray on the argile:
The tray is used to put extra coals on, hold coals in case they fall, and put the hookah tong.

Step 4- Put The Hose on The Hookah:
Insert hose end with hose gasket into hose port on hookah stem. If your hookah model comes with an air release valve, unscrew it to make sure there is a ball bearing inside. Screw the valve back on. The air release valve is usually positioned opposite the hose port on the hookah stem.

Step 5- Pack The Bowl / Chillum With Tobacco or Shisha Flavor:
•    First, you should mix your flavor thoroughly. You will find some hard stems mixed with your flavor you can remove them You want each and every bit of the flavor/tobacco going into the bowl to be evenly coated in flavoring.
•    Keep in mind how tightly you pack the bowl. Too tight and the air can’t get through the flavor/tobacco and you won’t get enough smoke. Too loose and too much heat enters the bowl and the shisha burns, causing a harsh, disgusting flavor.
•    When you put the flavor/tobacco in the bowl don’t just push it in. Sprinkle the flavor/tobacco in small amounts. This is so that there is air between the flavor/tobacco pieces and heat (from the coal) can travel through the whole tobacco well. This allows the flavor/tobacco to burn evenly in all section.
•    In general, while packing the bowl, you want to maintain at least 1 millimeter of distance between the top of the shisha and the bottom of the foil.

Step 6- Place Aluminum Foil on the Bowl:
•    Cut the aluminum foil in a square shape about 2 inches larger than the bowl’s diameter.
•    Put the shiny part of the aluminum foil down (for health reasons).
•    Make sure the seal is tight and the surface is smooth.
•    Choose the thickness of the foil wisely based on the type of coal you are using. If you are using a large and fast burning coal get medium thickness foil. I personally rarely use thick foils for any of my hookahs.

Step 7- Punch/Poke Holes in the Aluminum Foil:
•    The location and size of the holes you punch in the foil has direct effect on the smoke, so make sure you do it right.
•    Use an object with a sharp tip such as pin, sharp tip pen.
•    Start with a small hole in the center and make circles around. it. For a typical bowl, three circles of holes are enough.
•    The more holes you put doesn’t necessarily mean more smoke. You have to strike a balance between the holes, coal, and type of tobacco to get the opimal amount and thickness of smoke.
•    If you put too many holes, the tobacco will burn faster and you’ll get a burned smell. If you put too few holes, the tobacco won’t burn as good.

Step 8- Lighting coals:
If your using a magic coal a lighter will work but for the natural coal you require a gas, stove(sigdi) or a electric stove.
Carefully place the charcoal on top of the hookah head so that you don’t drop ambers into the shisha.

Step 9- Smoke the Hookah:
In the beginning the hookah needs a little time to start smoking. The best way to start the get couple big hits in the beginning to get the flavor/tobacco burning and the hookah ready.

If the hookah smoke becomes harsh, you may have too many coals on the head. Try removing a coal or breaking a coal into two to distribute heat better. If the hookah is still smoking harsh, ambers may be in the shisha. Remove coals and cover so that you can blow out ambers.

Enjoy!

source-thesoulstyle.com

must have application in iphone

iPhone Applications

iPhone, more than just a smartphone is fascinating because of all the variety of applications available to it. There are millions of applications that you could download to your iphone but only a few of them are really useful. Others are just the same. But, after some good research and browsing through of all the iphone applications available to its users, here is a list compiled of must have applications for iPhone.

1. The Yelp

This application is the best out there in terms of guiding you where to go when you’re out in the open. Whether it’s a theater or a restaurant, all you need to do is switch on your 3G and open the yelp application. You’re all set to go. It shows all the restaurants, theaters, salons, services, post offices and everything in an area you specify. This is a must have for everyone using the Iphone as you’ll never have to go asking for suggestions and directions from anyone ever again. Also, the places have user reviews so that you can choose which suits you best.

2. FlightTrack Pro

If you’re a frequent flyer or want to check the availability of flights immediately, then this is the best application for you. Wherever you are or whatever you do, just access this application and you’re set to get all the information about flights and timings. It tracks all the flights in the air or on land and keeps you updated on information regarding delay, flight status, gates changes and such important things. The most amazing thing about this application is that you can contact the FlightTrack pro to let someone know if you’ll be late. That’s why this application is a must have. The service is excellent and the application in itself is a real masterpiece of information. Both you and your phone will definitely love it.

3. The Mint budget Application

This is a must have for all. The Mint is a budgeting tool that has lots of advanced features. You can track your financial accounts on real time basis and an alert will be sent to you regarding any changes that happen on any of your accounts. This tool is quite useful especially when you need to check your account balance daily. You don’t have to log on to the internet or go to an ATM anymore to check your bank balance. Alerts and information is right there in your hands in the Mint budgeting Iphone application. Here’s a surprising thing for you: The application doesn’t cost you anything. Yes! It is absolutely FREE!

4. SlingPlayer Mobile

Have you ever imagined operating your Television from across the street, but watching it too. That’s what SlingPlayer is all about. You can watch all the programs that run on your TV just by installing a simple Sling Box device at home. In fact, you can even record programs to watch it at a later time. The SlingPlayer is one amazing application that helps a lot of people watch TV while moving. They seem to be watching soccer and sports from their Iphone. Remember, this is not magic, so you’ve to have access to wireless network connection in order for this SlingPlayer to work. This is a must have application to be added to your list if you love watching television or don’t want to miss any programs.

5. Photoshop.com Mobile

Apple’s iPhone is a major hit across the globe not only for its applications but also because of the camera it has. The iPhone’s camera is so clear and high quality that even a real professional camera has to compete with it. So you’ve clicked the picture, so what next? How about a small application that will alter photos you’ve taken and edit it quickly? That’s what you require. You don’t have to rush to your PC and plug in the device, open Photoshop and edit the pictures you’ve taken. You can flip images, crop it to any size you want and even share it with just a click of a button .. sorry .. I meant touch of a finger. So this application is a cool one that will give you the feel of a professional photographer. You will never again need to use your PC for photo sharing as this application takes care of all such problems.

6. Facebook & Twitter

Finally, this application is something everyone must and will definitely have. There is no single specific application that I recommend as all Facebook and Twitter applications are good to use. But it’s a must have if you’re a social networking freak. Even if you’re not a freak it’s a must have because you can communicate and socialize with your friends and family even if you’re in classroom or at workplace. Social networking is on the rise so this application is a default addition to your list, whether or not you like it. It’s free and fun, so why not have it?

The above given 6 applications are must have iPhone apps. Whether it’s financial stuff or photo sharing, banking & accounting or flight tracking, the iPhone applications that are mentioned above will take care of it all.

The list is my personal favorite and many of the readers agree to it. They’re happy to have these applications in their iPhone and I’m pretty sure you will enjoy them too. These applications are for your daily needs and to be used on a daily basis. They reduce your time for doing certain things and save your efforts.

how to run games without graphic card!!

Most of the latest games released to day needs a powerful graphics card in order to run properly. As PC components have become very cheaper most of the computer users today will buy a graphics card together with their new pc. But many people who have bought their PC’s some years back will not be able to invest in for a new graphics card; most probably their mother boards wont support it. So if they need to play the latest games the only choice is to invest in a new mother board and graphics card. The same is my case too. But there is some outstanding news for you guys. Yes you can now play these graphics intensive games without a graphics card! Read it again to get the full impact……
When you try to run graphics demanding games like Farcry etc. you will be met with errors likePixel Shader 2.0 not supported, graphics card not supported like that. So here comes a software that can use the power of the Central Processing Unit; the CPU for these purposes. It will emulate the CPU to do the work of the graphics card, there by enabling old pc users toplay latest games on their pc.

3d analyze is a Graphics Card Emulator that can emulate all the feature of a 3d graphics card like pixel shader 1.1, 1.4, 2.0, bump maps and many other features.
You need not worry when a game stops working on your system, 3D Analyze will come to your rescue. This software is very useful to people whose graphics requirements are higher than the configuration that they have now.

3D analyzer can simulate options like TnL caps,Enable Pixel shader 1.4,etc.
It additionally allows you to simulate your graphics card.

How you can use 3D analyzer to Run/ Play the new Games on your PC

1. Download the latest version of 3D Analyzer from here.
2. Now you need to extract the files to a folder by running the file you have just downloaded. Now Run 3DAnalyze.exe file.

3. Press “SELECT” button, locate and open the main executable program of the game. You need the select the main executable file itself not the shortcut i.e the select the executable file of the game from the directory where it is installed on.
4. Emulating missing hardware features with 3D-Analyze:If your graphics card features won’t support DirectX based favourite game’s minimal system requirements – then look for the corresponding reference on game box or in the game readme.txt file and simulate those settings by “moving” your graphics card into minimal category if necessary. Here are some of the main 3D-Analyze settings to check if you want emulate a DirectX version starting from previous one.
5. The VendorID and DeviceID boxe’s could be useful if the game doesn’t work again and it showa error message saying unsupported Video Card / Graphcs Card.It could emulate both the video cards of that NVidia or AMD Radeon.
6. Filling up these blank fields with values written in group box saying DirectX Device ID’s, it will compel your game to use your video card like a different one.So if you want to your graphic’s card to be of that of Nvidia just change the DeviceID from 0 to 1 thats all.
7. Finally Press the “RUN” button, to start the game; it is not guaranteed that you will get the exact performance that you could get on using a real graphics card!. But, higher success chances are of that from DirectX. Atleast you could play the games which wished to play before on your PC

Yes thats it go ahead and play the games that you was not able to play before. StartGaming!

source- computing unleast