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3DTV swiched on in Britain

The first 3D television set has gone on sale in the UK today, but consumers who rush to buy one may end up disappointed, experts have warned. John Lewis is selling 40-inch Samsung models from its flagship stores for £1,799. The sets will be available in other John Lewis branches and Curry’s and Comet over the next week. Panasonic is expected to launch its version next week, with Sony following in June. However, viewers will not be able to enjoy the full effect of the new technology until later this year with the launch of Sky’s 3D channel, which will show football, documentaries and films. There is only one Blu-ray film available in 3D at the moment, Monsters Vs. Aliens. Samsung says that the new hardware will add depth to the picture of normal brodcasts and Blu-ray films. John Kempner, a spokesman for John Lewis, said: “We’ve had flatscreen TVs and high definition, and now 3D is the next big thing. I think it’s what everybody is going to be talking about, a...

Ash cloud chaos: Recriminations over Europe flight ban

There have been bitter recriminations over the almost week-long closure of large parts of European airspace because of volcanic ash from Iceland. Airlines are seeking compensation from governments over the unprecedented shutdown, which they say cost them $1.7bn (£1.1bn). But scientists have said regulators had few options beyond flight bans. The air traffic agency Eurocontrol says it expects European flights to be back to "almost 100%" on Thursday. A Eurocontrol spokeswoman said nearly all of the continent's 28,000 scheduled flights, including more than 300 flights on transatlantic routes, were expected to proceed. On Wednesday, about 80% of flights took place. Airlines are clearing the backlog of uncompleted journeys, but thousands of travellers remain stranded around the world. Six days after the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland triggered the first airspace closures, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticised the bans....

How to be Popular at Work...

Power, money and fame are definitely the top three things that can make a person popular at work? If not, read on to find out how to be everyone's favorite buddy at work: Be friendly: Do your colleagues think you're a real snob? Do they have to think twice before talking to you? Do you always get to hear negative comments about you in office? If your answers to all these questions are yes, how can you expect your colleagues to be fond of you? First learn to be friendly with them. Feel free and communicate with your colleagues. Enter office with a smile on your face and make an effort to greet people cheerfully once you reach office. Try and adopt a friendly mindset. The more time you spend with your work mates the better they'll get to know you.   Show empathy: Your empathy reflects your capacity to see things from another person's point of view and to experience his/her feelings. When you connect with someone's feelings, and they believe you...

7 Ways to Make a Good Impressions

7 Ways to Make a Good Impressions     Impressions are important: They leave an initial taste in people's mouths that can remain prevalent for the entire relationship. If you are paranoid about what kind of impression you make, run through these seven list items and see if you are consistent with them; if you are, then you will probably expose the best of yourself. If not, then work to meet these standards. 1. Dress: The absolute first impression you will make on someone will be through your clothing, because that is what is seen from a distance, and cannot change throughout your meeting. Make sure to dress according to the situation-don' t over or under dress-and maintain within the limits of good taste. If you aren't sure if what you're wearing looks good, ask people for an honest opinion. One last thought: always, and I mean always, pull up your pants   2. Hygiene: Take a shower! Shave! Brush your teeth! You must be fully bathed and groomed before you ...

Tips To Be A Better Mom

It goes without saying that mothers have an important role to play in their children's lives. Here are a few tips on how you can be a better parent to your child: Respect and value your child: Always respect your children -- respect and listen to their views and values, their opinions. Give them your complete attention when they want to talk to you. Put whatever activity you are engaged in on hold, and if that's not possible, set a time for when you can chat, and make sure to stick to it. Encourage your children every opportunity you get. Make them feel special and express your love for them often. Hug them, kiss them and say 'I love you' everyday, not just when they are young but also as they grow older. Let them feel your love and affection as often as you can. Talk to your kids: Conversing with children is the best way to influence their ability and love for learning. Children who are spoken to often as infants will understand more words when they are toddlers and pr...

Secrets of Love

This should be made a compulsory poster in every school and college these days...   Will surely benefit those lovelorn, lovetorn, love thorn...etc...kids of present times...   You must have also heard a lot of girls saying "how can I marry someone I don't love". Now who will make them understand that love comprises of all that has been explained here and that comes with time..living together with these tenets..   Secrets of Love     The First Secret - The Power of Thought   Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about others and ourselves. If we want to love someone, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you recognize her when you meet her.       The Second Secret - The Power of Respect   You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. Th...