tata air powered car
The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. For Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons and make the car go.
The Air Car, called the "Mini CAT" could cost around 365,757 rupees in India or $8,177 US.
The Mini CAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis, a body of fiberglass that is glued not welded and powered by compressed air. A Microprocessor is used to control all electrical functions of the car. One tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, turn signals and every other electrical device on the car. Which are not many.
The temperature of the clean air expelled by the exhaust pipe is between 0-15 degrees below zero, which makes it suitable for use by the internal air conditioning system with no need for gases or loss of power.
There are no keys, just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. According to the designers, it costs less than 50 rupees per 100 KM, that's about a tenth the cost of a car running on gas. It's mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car, a factor which makes it a perfect choice for city motorists. The car has a top speed of 105 KM per hour or 60 mph and would have a range of around 300 km or 185 miles between refuels. Refilling the car will take place at adapted gas stations with special air compressors. A fill up will only take two to three minutes and costs approximately 100 rupees and the car will be ready to go another 300 kilometers.
This car can also be filled at home with it's on board compressor. It will take 3-4 hours to refill the tank, but it can be done while you sleep.
Because there is no combustion engine, changing the 1 liter of vegetable oil is only necessary every 50,000 KM or 30,000 miles. Due to its simplicity, there is very little maintenance to be done on this car.
arabic fraces
| English Phrases | Arabic Transliterated Phrases | |
| Arabic Greetings: | ||
| Hi! | Salam! | |
| Good Morning! | Sabah el kheer | |
| Good Evening! | Masaa el kheer | |
| Welcome! (to greet someone) | Marhaban | |
| How Are You? | Kaifa haloka/ haloki ( female) | |
| I'm Fine, Thanks! | Ana bekhair, shokran! | |
| And You? | Wa ant? / Wa anti? (female) | |
| Good/ So-So. | Jayed/ 'aadee | |
| Thank You (Very Much)! | Shokran (jazeelan) | |
| You're Welcome! (for “thank you”) | Al’afw | |
| Hey! Friend! | Ahlan sadiqi/ sadiqati! (female) | |
| I Missed You So Much! | Eshtaqto elaika/ elaiki (female) katheeran | |
| What's New? | Maljadeed? | |
| Nothing Much | Lashai jadeed | |
| Good Night! | Tosbeho/ tosbeheena (female) ‘ala khair/ | |
| See You Later! | Araka/ Araki (female) fi ma ba'd | |
| Good Bye! | Ma’a salama |
Scott Thompson as new head for Yahoo
Mr Thompson has headed Paypal, the payments division of eBay, since 2008, during which time its userbase doubled, he will be the new head for Yahoo
Top tips for instant happiness
Top tips for instant happiness
1. Make a ‘positives list'. Write a list of all the things in your life that are positive and make sure that it is available for you in the places that you tend to be more stressed, such as work. Looking at this list should help you to feel happier and more relaxed.
2. Identify your negativity triggers. Explore what makes you feel stressed or down. For example, is it in certain situations or around certain people? Writing a diary where you note down events and your feelings in relation to them may be a good first step to trying to identify if there are any changes that you could make in your life that would make you happier.
3. Take a breather (or two). If you're feeling stressed take a moment to stop and breathe. Sometimes, when we are stressed our breathing is out of sync, so focusing on controlled breathing (breathing in through your nose for a few seconds and out through your mouth for a few seconds) can help to restore a good breathing pattern and make you feel calmer and more relaxed.
4. Fake it to make it. Research has shown that smiling can have positive effects on your body and mood whether it is a real or fake smile - your body doesn't know the difference. And just as fake smiling may make you feel happier, fake laughing also has the same effects as real laughter.
5. Surround yourself with happier people. If you have toxic friends who constantly put you down, it could be time to edit your address book. Surround yourself with happier and more positive people and this will likely affect your mindset which could make you a happier person in the long run.
Info courtesy: Dr Rina Bajaj
1. Make a ‘positives list'. Write a list of all the things in your life that are positive and make sure that it is available for you in the places that you tend to be more stressed, such as work. Looking at this list should help you to feel happier and more relaxed.
2. Identify your negativity triggers. Explore what makes you feel stressed or down. For example, is it in certain situations or around certain people? Writing a diary where you note down events and your feelings in relation to them may be a good first step to trying to identify if there are any changes that you could make in your life that would make you happier.
3. Take a breather (or two). If you're feeling stressed take a moment to stop and breathe. Sometimes, when we are stressed our breathing is out of sync, so focusing on controlled breathing (breathing in through your nose for a few seconds and out through your mouth for a few seconds) can help to restore a good breathing pattern and make you feel calmer and more relaxed.
4. Fake it to make it. Research has shown that smiling can have positive effects on your body and mood whether it is a real or fake smile - your body doesn't know the difference. And just as fake smiling may make you feel happier, fake laughing also has the same effects as real laughter.
5. Surround yourself with happier people. If you have toxic friends who constantly put you down, it could be time to edit your address book. Surround yourself with happier and more positive people and this will likely affect your mindset which could make you a happier person in the long run.
Info courtesy: Dr Rina Bajaj
firework display at the London 2012 new year
An estimated 250,000 people watched an eight-minute firework display at the London Eye, which was set to music for the first time.
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