Designed for lightweight, backpacker portability Snow Peak’s simple & powerful Bipod Stove features 2 sturdy fold-open stainless steel legs & a support arm that easily holds even larger, heavier cook pots. The Bipod stove uses canister fuel & also features an automatic igniter. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read […]
New initiatives to boost Dubai’s Islamic economy status DUBAI, 21 hours, 17 minutes ago A series of initiatives proposed by the board of Dubai Islamic Economy Develop Center (DIEDC) recently to boost Dubai’s status as the global capital of the Islamic economy, were approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. The initiatives include the […]
When American writer Kate Bolick was in her mid-twenties, she and her boyfriend used to go running after work, jogging through Boston in the early evening. One night, they passed a woman running behind her toddler in an all-terrain buggy. Her boyfriend smiled and said: “Look: there’s you someday.” Bolick’s stomach lurched, like in a scene from a Woody Allen: the career woman horrified by smug maternity, […]
Life as you know it could be over if the wrong person sees what’s on your computer screen. But with the Sesame 2 device in your pocket, your computer will black-out & lockdown when you walk away, ensuring the security of all your personal information. When you return, it unlocks automatically. Compatible with all Mac computers going as far back as 2011. This entry passed through the […]
This miniature digital camera is built for much more than selfie-stick video posts. It features built in RAW and ProRes recording, 13 stops of dynamic range, a global shutter and an MFT lens mount, making it much more versatile than the average mini DV or POV cam. They also offer an almost unlimited range of accessories for mounting this powerful little guy on almost anything: drones, vehicles, […]
|By TAP Staff| The Middle East is set to witness $640 billion worth of construction projects, with each one exceeding $1 billion in the next five years, according to organizers of the Leaders in Architecture MENA 2015, being held in Dubai from today. These projects are spread across a combination of retail, real estate, leisure, health and education asset developments as well as transport, communication and supporting […]
/Marshall Hargrave/investorsalley.com/The end of Google’s reign as the king of search is near. Competitors are eating away market share and growth is sputtering. Trying to cherry-pick the next winner in search, however, is akin to rolling dice at a casino. All luck. Where investors are going to make their millions is in this red hot sector that is on the vanguard of life-saving technology that will revolutionize […]
[embedded content] Created by Scottish minister Robert Stirling in 1816, the Stirling engine uses heat to increase the temperature of a liquid or gas to fire the pistons & run. This kit from German model maker Böhm lets you build the desktop-size parallel twin engine yourself (in about 3 hours) and put it on display. This is just one of an impressive collection of miniature motors available. […]
Made for compatibility with all Apple Watch models and bands, the Watch Dock from Mophie begins charging your watch as soon as it’s placed on the dock. It features all-aluminum construction with leather accents and offers USB connection with tangle-free cable management. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the […]
In my previous column, I outlined the innovative German system of cooperative study and universities of applied sciences. These institutes in particular support a practical, hands-on approach to learning about engineering. But where do managers of mid-sized business learn the tools of their trade? As we have seen, traditionally, the answer would be through common sense and trial and error. The majority of world-leading mid-sized enterprises were […]
Using straight, solid vintage Ford Bronco bodies from the 60s, Ohio-based Classic Ford Broncos gives the antique vehicles a 21st century makeover, rebuilding them from the ground up with new, top-of-the-line components. Made to order. via This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
|By TAP Staff| Oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) totaled 30.72 million barrels per day (b/d) in March, up 800,000 b/d from February, and the highest monthly volume since November 2012, according to the latest Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts. In November 2012, OPEC output was estimated at 31.08 million b/d. Saudi Arabia boosted production by 280,000 […]
|By TAP Staff| Investors see growing overvaluations in both equities and bonds and have signaled concern about a valuation bubble forming, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for April. The proportion of global investors saying equity markets are overvalued has reached its highest level since 2000. A net 25 percent of respondents to the global survey say that global equities are currently overvalued, up […]
[embedded content] Real Hollywood filmmakers and moneyed hobbyists alike will be rushing to unload their outdated RED cameras from last year or trade them in for points toward this: RED’s newest, the Weapon ‘Vista Vision.’ This camera features a larger 35-megapixel sensor and will shoot up to 75 fps widescreen 8K recorded in RAW and scaled-down ProRes formats simultaneously. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service […]
Written by former Texas Rangers catcher Benjie “Big Money” Molina, this is the inspiring true story of Puerto Rican factory-worker Benjamin Molina Santana whose three sons—Benjie, Jose, and 6-time all-star Yadier—each beat long odds to earn their own World Series rings. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
GIB unit fund appoints Barclays for brokerage services MANAMA, 3 days ago GIB Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, the flagship hedge fund of GIB (UK), has appointed Barclays Bank to provide additional prime brokerage services to the fund. GIB UK is a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Gulf International Bank (GIB), said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication. The appointment complements the relationship with the […]
Soba tames that rat’s nest of medusa cable dreadlocks spilling out in a tangle from behind your TV/computer/stereo. It consolidates them into a single tube you can route & affix along walls for neater work & living spaces. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
For those who prefer pen or pencil over typing on a touchscreen, it doesnt get much better than a classic Moleskine notebook. This new limited edition collab collection pairs original Batman art from artists Frank Miller & Mike Mignola with Molsekine’s round-cornered notebooks in both pocket-size & larger 5in X 8.25in. size. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and […]
The Hue Go portable lamp from Philips give you the option to light up your space with over 16 million different colors and seven distinct lighting effects you control with your smartphone. It can also interact with over 200 compatible 3rd-party apps for all sorts of special effects. Unplugged it has a battery life of 3 hours, making it easier to take it wherever you want it. […]
On April 10th, for the first-time ever, all six Star Wars films will be available in Digital HD, enabling you to indulge in your favorite films anywhere, anytime, on all your digital devices. Each of the 6 films will include never-before-seen bonus materials, mini-documentaries, interviews, & deleted scenes. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on […]
The Smart Artisanal Coffee Machine from Poppy is a handsomely designed appliance rendered in glass & copper cladding. It looks like an artisanal pour-over unit that would require barista skills & plenty of time for crafting your cup but it’s actually an idiot-proof automatic coffeemaker you can control & customize without ever looking up from your phone. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if […]
McLaren’s latest creation, the 570S Coupé is the first model in its new Sports Series. It’s pure performance, featuring a mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 570PS (562bhp) with 442lb ft of torque in a rear-wheel drive layout with a carbon fibre chassis. This elegant, race-inspired coupe goes over 200 MPH but gets an unbelievable 25.5 MPG. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if […]
Drawing inspiration and details directly from the iconic Jordan III, Nike’s new Jordan Eclipse features a lightweight, deconstructed textile upper & a low-profile injected midsole with a Zoom Air capsule embedded in the heel for cushioning. A big, bold Jumpman logo on the heel counter makes it clear you’ve got J’s on your feet. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your […]
The images taken by the Hubble telescope have changed the way we see the universe. And to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its launch, Taschen Books has created a 260-page collection of the telescope’s best images; all in ultra-high resolution. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
