Wish you all the best

hi all,

just a post to say, MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

those are the very words I hear and read since I can remember, this time of the year. couldn't be any better.

stay safe and enjoy the Holidays!

-- langyaw

AuotoCAD

gentlemen,

I am in need of AutoCAD material (tutorials or notes) preferably 2007. I need to start with the basics and progress from there. PDF will be advisable for easy download.

Can a someone out there be the solution to this?

all the best in the coming year!

bright.

Can You Find Every Internet Meme Hidden in This Picture? [Image Cache]

Alright, I need some help here. I've definitely been around the Internet quite a bit, but I don't think I can figure every single meme hidden in this picture. Like that poster to the right of Pedobear. What's that about?

You can click the image for a bigger version.

This is actually making me suspect that I've been lurking in all the wrong corners of the web, because I have no idea when House became a meme. [Flickr via Ace of Spades HQ via Neatorama]



Green Ark Island

green-ark-island-nicaragua-3Recently I noted that Nicaragua is affordable alternative for individuals wanting a Caribbean like island, without paying the seven figure price tag which is typical of the region. Another fine example of affordable Nicaraguan islands is Green Ark Island a lush 21 acre island located on Lake Nicaragua.

Green Ark is is the largest, privately owned, developed island in northern Lake Nicaragua, which is the tenth largest fresh water lake in the world. The development is inspired by those seeking to live with as small a carbon footprint as possible.

There are currently three houses on the island, all of which are powered by alternative energy consisting of solar panels and a wind turbine. There are three piers, a swimming pool, wells, numerous viewpoints and a walkway completely around the island, as well as intersecting it.

The island is surrounded by an abundant fishery which, along with the organic gardens, make the island almost self sufficient. So, with free energy and food and water in a beautiful tropical setting including spectacular views of volcanoes, what’s keeping you from this opportunity of a lifetime? For more information on this property including listing price visit Private Islands Onlne.

A Mockup of the Firefox 4 User Interface: Hello, Gorgeous! [Firefox]

A Firefox developer has posted a handful of mockups of Firefox 4's user interface redesign along with some explanations of this shiny new App Button we're getting. Everything just looks oh-so-gorgeous and simplified right next to that old 3.5 design.

The main focus of this new design is the App Button, a space-saving touch which will feel familiar to Windows 7 users. In essence, it "provides a unified location for menu items" and cuts down on all the toolbar clutter.

You can check out Horlander's site for plenty of details about the design and explanations behind some of the new elements, but before you go, tell me: Do you prefer this App Button sort of element? Or do you prefer the plain ol' menus we're used to? [Stephen Horlander via Neowin]



Have You Joined Gizmodo’s Mile High Club Yet? [Inflight Wifi]

Just a reminder that we've started a not-so-secret society here at Gizmodo: The Mile High Club. It's full of people testing out in-flight Wi-Fi speeds while taking silly pictures of themselves and you're invited to join. Here's how.

A goofy picture isn't mandatory to gain membership to Gizmodo's Mile High Club, but you do need to run a Speed Test while using in-flight Wi-Fi and send us the results. So either take a screenshot or copy the data and email it to me (along with any in-flight webcam pictures) under the subject line "Mile High Club." Please make sure that you also include the name of the airline you're flying (and, if possible, the cities you're flying to and from). Oh, and don't forget to grab coupon code for free inflight Wi-Fi before you go.

In exchange for your email, you'll get no membership cards, no tshirts, no cookies, and no invitations to member-only events, but you will receive a "thank you" from me and be able to count yourself as part of our little club. And yes, Brian Lam is our founding member.



Next-Gen Nvidia Ion Is Pine-Trail-Compatible, Promises Better Performance [Processors]

Intel's Pine Trail Atom chips are pretty disappointing in the power department, so it's good to see Nvidia step up with a new, Pine-Trail-compatible line of Ion chips. If you want to watch HD YouTube on a netbook, read on.

We don't know much about the chipsets yet, but here's what we do know. Nvidia has promised better battery life (which was needed), they'll be officially announced at CES, and should ship in early 2010. There's apparently also a bit of smack-talk about Intel's underpowered new Atoms, with Nvidia noting that people want way better graphics performance than Intel seems to think. We'll keep you updated with more detail (including what kind of netbooks will be packing these guys) at CES. [Engadget]



Man Jailed After Accidentally Killing His Wife With a Remote Control [Freak Accidents]

While arguing, a man threw a remote control at his wife. It struck her head, causing a fatal hemorrhage due to a medical condition no one knew she had. He is now serving a three year jail sentence for manslaughter.

Apparently Gloria Laguna had a "unique medical condition which was unknown to anybody, least of all herself, and the slightest trauma in that area of the vertebral artery could [...] lead to death." Her husband, Paul Harvey, is known for his two violence-related criminal convictions and a temper problem.

On the night of Laguna's death, all of those factors combined with both individuals having alcohol and cocaine in their systems. They argued, Harvey threw the remote, and Laguna fell to the ground. Harvey made a frantic and tear-filled call to 999 (the UK equivalent of 911), but despite all efforts to save her, his wife died in a hospital later that day.

While throwing an object at someone is a violent and abusive act, the intent here wasn't to kill or to even truly injure. I almost wonder if a three year jail sentence for manslaughter is deserved, because, assuming that all the details are true, this appears to have been a genuine freak accident. [This London]

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