Funny.

The first digital book ripper designed for individual consumers helps transform printed books into PDF ebooks easily. People around the world will now be able to create and share their own digital libraries (just like what Google is doing) and access their favorite books on devices such as a laptop, PDA and next generation of ebook readers.
www.atiz.com

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A handy program that can turn any physical object into PDF document. Record the information around easily by just snapping a picture and processing it automatically – Book, magazine, paper, whiteboard …

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Over on Digg, I came across an article about the power of napping. Taking a short sleep during a day isn’t bad after all.

How Long Is A Good Nap?

THE NANO-NAP: 10 to 20 seconds. Sleep studies haven’t yet concluded whether there are benefits to these brief intervals, like when you nod off on someone’s shoulder on the train.
THE MICRO-NAP: two to five minutes. Shown to be surprisingly effective at shedding sleepiness.
THE MINI-NAP: five to 20 minutes. Increases alertness, stamina, motor learning, and motor performance.
THE ORIGINAL POWER NAP: 20 minutes. Includes the benefits of the micro and the mini, but additionally improves muscle memory and clears the brain of useless built-up information, which helps with long-term memory (remembering facts, events, and names).
THE LAZY MAN’S NAP: 50 to 90 minutes. Includes slow-wave plus REM sleep; good for improving perceptual processing; also when the system is flooded with human growth hormone, great for repairing bones and muscles.

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Fashion designer Coco Chanel had a personal rule: Before she left the house, the style icon always removed one piece of her ensemble to avoid the faux-pas of wearing too many accessories. Were Chanel alive today and working as a hiring manager, she would likely offer similar advice to job seekers: You don’t have to include everything.

Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out resumes with more information than they need. Most employers don’t have the time or patience to sift through the irrelevant details. Here are 10 things your resume could do without:

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Lindsay is an IBM distinguished engineer, having held positions at the software giant for over 20 years. He’s worked variously as product manager for VisualAge Generator, co-leader of the Eclipse platform development team and director of WebSphere studio and Rational modelling tools departments. He is also a developer and researcher, contributing 14 patents to IBM’s portfolio. He told Builder AU that when it comes to managing responsiveness in IT, there are five key factors you need to examine.

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Not all of these tips will apply to you — pick and choose those that will work in your situation.

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Article by Leo

The buzz word in today’s business world is MARKETING.

However, most people often ask for a simple

explanation of “Marketing.”

Here it is:

You’re a man and you see a gorgeous woman at a party.

You go up to her and say, “I’m fantastic in bed,”

That’s (((Direct Marketing)))

You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a

gorgeous woman. One of your friends goes up to her and

pointing at you says,”He’s fantastic in bed,”

That’s(((Advertising)))

You see a gorgeous woman at a party. You go up to her

and get her telephone number. The next day you call

and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic in bed,” (((That’s

Telemarketing)))

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous woman. You get up

and straighten your tie. You walk up to her and pour

her a drink and then say, “By the way, I’m fantastic

in bed,” That’s (((Public Relations)))

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous woman. She walks

up to you and says, “I hear you’re fantastic in bed,”

That’s (((Brand Recognition)))

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous woman. You talk

her into going home with your friend – That’s a

(((Sales Rep)))

Your friend can’t satisfy her so he calls you – That’s

(((Tech Support)))

You’re on your way to a party when you realize that

there could be gorgeous women in all these houses

you’re passing. So you climb onto the roof of

one situated toward the center and shout at the top of

your lungs, “I’m fantastic in bed!” That’s (((Junk

Mail))

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From Thich Nhat Hanh

in, out
deep, slow
calm, ease
smile, release
present moment, wonderful moment

Spiderman 3 is not just all fun and games, you know. Look a bit closer and Sam Raimi and co. are really making very acute social observations about life, love and sand.

WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!

1. EMOs are a product of alien symbiosis

2. If you find yourself running from the law, no problem! Just hop over the gate that says ‘DANGER! Particle Physics Experiment in progress’ and you’re in the clear.

3. If your girlfriend is hanging from the roof of a demolished skyscraper, never fear. Nonchalantly take some pictures and introduce yourself to her father, who also doesn’t seem to give a shit.

4. Flipping pancakes and listening to vintage dance songs will only lead to adultery.

5. Black is the new red. And alien goo is the new cotton.

6. If you ever find yourself battling a giant sand person and a jagged-toothed photographer alongside your best friend who just tried to kill you, be sure that you and him exchange ‘witty’ banter at every opportunity. “I’m a little busy over here, buddy.” “I’d love to help you, but I’ve got my hands full, buddy” and so on.

7. If you want to kill someone real bad, then go to church and pray and maybe, if you’re lucky, God will provide you with an alien suit made of pure evil.

8. Sufferers of amnesia just can’t help smiling ridiculously and eating ice-cream. Oh life is good when you can’t remember anything.

9. Bad boys eat cookies, drink milk and mimic their lecturers down the phone in a hilarious manner.

10. Is your girlfriend feeling down? No problem, make her feel better by passionately upside-down kissing some really hot chick in front of her.

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