New iPhone 5 Features Concept HD

We love ourselves a good concept video, and this one’s as awesome as it is completely off-the-wall. The iPhone 5 concept mockup within the video features some incredible features like fingerprint scanning, wireless/pod-less charging and a Siri assistant that communicates with other smart pieces of technology. Perhaps the most insane feature is the “rubberbanding hardware”. Pinch-to-zoom doesn’t enlarge the video on the display, it enlarges the device and transforms it in to an iPad mini and a full-size mini.

Although it’s crazy sci-fi stuff, it’s good to know people are thinking outside the box on this one. All the “real” rumors are far too dull this year.
 
Cam Bunton, Managing Editor. A film school graduate from the University of Cumbria, UK, Cam's past life was in mobile phone retail. His passion for cell phones got him in to that industry, and then in to this one. A family man with two kids, he somehow manages to balance his TiP duties with family life and a runaway Twitter addiction. He covers news, device comparisons, accessory and app reviews - pretty much anything and everything. Follow him on twitter: @TiP_Cam 

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Slot Car Gallery

I have been racing and collecting HO scale slot cars since the 1960's, when I purchased my first Aurora Model Motoring set as a young boy. The Ford GT-40 and Lola GT that came with that original Aurora Model Motoring set are long gone now, but my love for the hobby continues to this day. I sell a complete line of slot cars, parts, race sets, track and accessories for all major brands including; Tomy, Aurora, Tyco, Auto World, BSRT and Life-Like. About fifteen years ago I decided to build a dedicated 4-lane HO slot car track, a complete landscaped layout with pit lanes and a large paddock area to display my growing collection of slot cars.

 Since then I have built several other racing circuits and continue to add to my collection of HO scale race cars. This web site is an ongoing project of mine. New sections that focus on HO Slot Car Racing, Collecting, Restoration and Track Layout Design will be added over the upcoming months. If you have suggestions for additional content please feel free to contact me. So whether you're just getting started or have been racing slot cars for years there's sure to be something here for you. Along with carrying all of the major brands of slot cars, track and parts I also sell several after-market products lines such as; Parma controllers, Astron power supplies, BSRT high-performance parts, track landscaping supplies, buildings, Lexan bodies, tools and much more.

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Garden Route: SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL

There has been a marked increase in strike action in South Africa in recent weeks, with some demonstrations becoming violent. You should avoid demonstrations, rallies and large public gatherings as a precaution and exercise caution when travelling on highways, where some violence has been directed at truck drivers. Check local media sites for up to date information on strike action or demonstrations that may be taking place in your area. Visitors to South Africa should avoid areas where strikes are underway, particularly in the mining sector, as violence can erupt quickly and may extend beyond the immediate area.

Safety and security

Safety and Security - Terrorism
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by expatriates and foreign travellers.


Safety and Security - Crime
South Africa has a very high level of crime, including rape and murder (there were several cases of murder involving resident British Nationals during 2009/10). Most cases of violent crime occur in the townships. Consult a reliable tour guide if you visit a township. The risk of violent crime to visitors travelling to the main tourist destinations is generally low. The South African authorities give high priority to protecting tourists. Tourism police are deployed in several large towns. See our Rape and Sexual Assault Abroad page.

Incidents of vehicle hi-jacking and robbery are common. You should be vigilant of the risks, particularly if driving after dark. Keep to main roads; park in well - lit areas.

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Customs BMW Car Tuning

BMW’s entry will be the E-Patrol (Human-Drone Pursuit Vehicle), which is a concept built on a modular structure with three different drones. In the case of a pursuit in heavy traffic, the patrol officer can deploy either the flying drone or one of the single-wheel drones to chase the suspect and report back to the officer.

General Motors entered the contest with a Volt Squad — a three-vehicle fleet designed around the concept of observe, pursue and engage. Honda has two entries for 2012: the CHP Drone Squad, a vehicle-based-system for 2025, which is designed to work efficiently and seamlessly in the harsh environment of California highways. Honda’s second entry is the "CHiPs" 2025 Traffic Crawler, a vehicle that has the ability to adjust to changes in the traffic environment.

 

Mercedes is entering the contest with Ener-G-Force, a vehicle based on the G-Class and designed as an environmentally friendly SUV. And finally Subaru’s entry is the SHARC (Subaru Highway Automated Response Concept) highway patrol vehicles. They are capable of providing an innovative, affordable and environmentally conscious solution for 24-hour highway monitoring, protection and rapid emergency response.

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learn english conversation

English conversation is quite different from English reading.  Conversation uses a different type of English, including different vocabulary.

English conversation vocabulary is much more casual.  In English, this means we use more words of Saxon or Old English origin during conversation.  We also use more phrasal verbs (two or three word verbs).

The difference between conversation and more formal English is one reason that even “advanced” students have difficulty with everyday conversations.

The problem is that students learn more formal English in school.  Formal English tends to use more words of French & Latin origin.  This kind of English is, in fact, much easier for students who speak Romance languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French.  These students often do quite well when reading English, but have a lot of trouble understanding normal speech.

So, if you want to communicate with native speakers its very important to learn English conversation– not just textbooks and reading.

 

To learn conversation, you must listen to more casual English and you must learn the different vocabulary and patterns used in normal speech.

In my lessons, I always focus on real English conversation and I use the vocabulary of common speech.  Another great source of casual English conversation is film.  Listen to American and English movies and read the subtitles.  This will also help you.

Finally, my friends Kristin and Joe are working on some very exciting projects.  They are recording real conversations with their friends and family.  In fact, Kristin and Joe are already finished recording over 30 real conversations.

Next, they’ll send these recordings to be transcribed– so you’ll have the text for all of them.  Then they’ll make lessons based on the vocabulary in the conversations– including idioms and slang.  For example, they’ll use the Listen & Answer technique to guarantee you learn the vocabulary and grammar deeply.

These lessons are scheduled to be released on November 1st.  The title of these lessons is simple and direct. They’re calling them “Learn Real English“.

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