This was his first digital camera, and Bob had just experienced an unpleasant surprise. He had used film cameras all his life, but when his Yashica went into the shop a friend loaned him a digital camera. He naively decided to take some action shots and discovered the most maddening “feature” of digital cameras – the shutter delay.

MADDENING AND FRUSTRATING

Articles on this subject have attributed shutter delay to:

1. The camera’s focus system

2. The time it takes the camera to digitally process the image

3. Reaction time of the photographer

Numbers one and three are lag times that most people using digital cameras are accustomed to. Most have used a film camera and know it needs a few milliseconds to focus.

The no-brainer solution is to reduce the aperture of the lens to increase depth of field, or aim the camera at the object you wish to be in focus and depress the shutter button half way in order to “tell” the camera what to focus on, then move the camera to center the image and depress it the rest of the way.

As far as human reaction time, well, it hasn’t really changed much for users of film cameras, and people experienced in taking action shots usually get what they want.

So let’s look at number 2, the time it takes to process the picture.

TIME TO DO THE PROCESSING

Processing the picture (so the camera can be ready for the next one) comes in several steps to move it from the image sensor to flash card storage:

1. Color corrections. The camera has to examine each and every Charge Couple Device (CCD) element on the photo sensor. It adds green, blue, and red to achieve the right color balance. For a 3 mega pixel camera, the processor has to make 9 million calculations.

2. Sharpening. This boosts the contrast by detecting and sharpening edges.

3. Compression. This process converts the 12 to 14 bits of each CCD sensor to 16 bits by “padding” the information and compressing it to 8 bits. This compresses the file size to 9 megabytes.

These steps require a tremendous amount of computational time. No wonder Bob missed his shot!

CATCHING THE ACTION

There are two ways of capturing action:

1. The “consecutive mode”. If the camera has this mode, you can take a series of rapid shots moving through the event. This requires a camera with a large ‘buffer” to hold photos for processing.

2. Anticipating shots by depressing and holding down the shutter release prior to the event. This requires an ability to predict the future, something most of us don’t possess.

THE FUTURE OF FASTER SHOOTING

Obviously this would all be simplified if micro processing were faster. Even with large buffers, the speed in which data is transmitted to the processor is prohibited by the rate at which data is conveyed from the CCD. Micro processing speed is the next bottleneck.

Faster clock rates and data transfer speeds would reduce or even eliminate “shutter lag” time. There are several technologies in the wings that offer hope:

1. Nanotube and nanowire technologies. These are both the offspring of “nanotechnology”, the ability to make tiny machines at the “nano” level, a billionth of a meter in size rather than a millionth of a meter (micrometer) and offer hope for a 500 GHz clock rate or more.

2. DNA Yes, you heard me right. Computing based on DNA strands in which information is stored and processed.

3. Other materials

• Gallium Arsenide with much a faster speed has been used for years for military purposes.

• Silicon-Germanium chips increase the transfer of light signals to silicon. These traditionally have worked best at ultra cold temperatures, but many computer simulations have shown that they may be made to approach 1000 GHz (1 THz) at room temperature.

• Indium-antimonide. Much faster than silicon

• Optical transistors. A glass material known as chalcogenide becomes a switch as its refracting properties are changed. No need to translate those photons into anything else.

• Coated Viruses. The latest research involves coating viruses with a conducting material. Much higher speeds at the molecular level can be obtained. This will give a new meaning to the term “computer virus”.

4. Parallel Processing. As we’ve noticed lately with the war between Intel and AMD over the number of parallel processors crammed into a CPU, digital camera processing would benefit from parallel processors handling the focussing, sharpening and squeezing.

5. Improvement in instructional efficiency by reducing the lines of code would make the whole process more efficient.

HOLD ON AND WAIT FOR THE FUTURE

The REAL solution to this maddening shutter delay appears to be in the material the processor is constructed of, as well as advancements in the software.

But we’ve got awhile to wait for it. Although a few alternate materials have been around for awhile, everything else is still in the research and development phase. Even when it finally trickles out of the labs, it will probably make your future digital camera cost around $10000 – $15000.

Quite a price tag for the ability to take pictures as fast as a film camera! Still…

Except for the lag, the digital camera has it all over film cameras, once the photo is captured by the memory card. The new technology will be worth the wait.

Digital camera owners are known for their ability to wait…as they desperately punch the shutter release trying to grab the fleeting smile of their new baby, or the football that lands in his hands eighteen years later, when he scores the winning touchdown.

Cosmetic companies need to stop using hazardous compounds and cancer-causing chemicals.  But, as long as we continue to buy them, they won’t.  So, I’m trying to tell everyone about things to avoid.  Hopefully, that will eventually get them taken off the market.

Government regulating agencies are slow to react to new scientific research.  Retail department stores are sometimes quicker to take action.  But, when it comes to cosmetics, people tend not to worry about it.

For many years, it wasn’t a problem.  Most of the chemicals didn’t penetrate the epidermis, so other than causing superficial irritation, they could do little damage.

Today, the most effective skincare products are manufactured using nanotechnology.  They penetrate deeply, even entering the tissues and muscles.  If a company is going to use that kind of technology, the ingredients should be safe.

Here’s a short list of things to avoid.  They are either strongly suspected of or known to cause cancer.  Or, they inhibit the skin’s natural cell renewal process, thereby causing premature aging.

Petrolatum, mineral oils, paraffin wax, liquid paraffin, oxybenzone, triclosan, acrylamide, titanium dioxide, dioxins, artificial fragrances, parabens, DEA, MEA, TEA, nitrosamines, padimate-O and polyethylene glycol.  That is not a complete list, I’m sure, but it’s as much as I can include here. 

If you know anything about any of these ingredients, you will recognize that some of them are sunscreens.  Organic and synthetic sunscreens were rushed to the market without proper safety testing.  Now, years later, we learn that many of them cause cancer, which is what we were trying to prevent by using sunscreen in the first place.

The most effective skincare products for sunburn protection are also the safest.  Nearly every drug store carries a store brand of zinc oxide sun block, with a 30+ SPF rating.  That’s the most protection and the safest product that you can buy.

For moisturizing, petrolatum and mineral oils are widely used.  They are not, in fact, moisturizing.  They actually “repel” moisture and they interfere with the natural cell renewal process.

The most effective skincare products for moisturizing are those that contain grape seed oil and natural vitamin E.  Grape seed oils are very similar on a molecular level to the skin’s own sebum.  They are quickly absorbed and form a light film that prevents dirt particles from entering the pores.

Natural vitamin E is a strong antioxidant.  When combined with coenzyme Q10 and properly manufactured, it can penetrate deeply.  Even though the antioxidants are completely safe, they fade wrinkles and fine lines by undoing free radical damage.

Some compounds support the natural cell renewal process and speeds it up again, when age causes it to slow down.  Amino acids and proteins are the keys.  The skin cells need keratin, tryptophan, valine and other amino acids.

You won’t find the most effective skincare products being promoted by a celebrity.  The company has to pay her too much for her endorsement.  But, now, at least you have a better idea about safety and effectiveness.

They contain nourishing ingredients that support the skin’s ability to repair the damage that may have been done by time.  This damage is actually what causes wrinkles, lost firmness and the outward signs of old age.  The damage occurs on a molecular level, over time. 

Reactive oxygen species known as free radicals become active when exposed to UV rays from the sun, smoke or other pollutants.  In a youthful skin cell that is well nourished, there are enough antioxidant molecules to scavenge the radicals and prevent them from damaging the cellular membrane, the collagen fibers or the strands of DNA that are present in each cell.

In older skin, antioxidant levels are much lower.  So, some of the most important ingredients for skincare of all kinds are antioxidants.  The vitamins A and E are the most common ones.  The best anti wrinkle creams contain a specific form of <b>coenzyme Q10</b> and vitamin E that can penetrate the skin’s cells. 

Most manufacturers use vitamins that are simply not small enough to penetrate the cellular membrane, so they are mostly ineffective.  Nanotechnology was required to create an emulsion that would penetrate through many of the skin’s layers, scavenging free radicals and repairing some of the damage that they have done.

The best anti wrinkle creams contain other ingredients as well, because the presence of free radicals, alone, is not what causes wrinkles and sagging.  We produce fewer new cells as we age.  Without new cells, new fibers cannot form to repair those that have been damaged. 

Older skin contains less hyaluronic acid, a compound that supports the skin’s strength and firmness.  As the level decreases, we start to see sagging and dark circles under our eyes. 

The best anti wrinkle creams contain ingredients that stimulate the production of new cells.  In clinical studies, the number of new cells increased by over 100% in many cases.  They also contain extracts from a specific kind of kelp called <b>Wakame</b>.

Since lost hyaluronic acid is a part of what causes wrinkles and sagging, most companies try to supplement the levels by including the compound in their products.  The problem is this: there are enzymes that are naturally present in the skin that break down hyaluronic acid.  So, supplementation does not work that well.

Extracts from Wakame have been shown to inhibit the enzyme’s activity by over 50% after five days of use.  The kelp is rich in calcium, potassium, iron and sodium, all of which are important to maintain the skin’s moisture balance.

The best anti wrinkle creams address what causes wrinkles and they really work to improve your appearance.  You will see firmness increase, fine lines fade and wrinkles will be less deep.  What more could you ask for?

After incubating the HIV-1 virus at 37 C, the silver particles killed 100% of the virus within 3 hours for all three methods. While further research is needed, researchers are optimistic that nanological silver may be the silver bullet to kill viruses, according to the Journal.

“Silver is emerging as a wonder of modern medicine. An antibiotic kills perhaps a half-dozen different disease organisms, but silver kills some 650. Resistant strains fail to develop.” Science Digest March of 1978

“The data suggests that with the low toxicity of elemental silver in general, and the broad spectrum of activity of the New Silver Solution, the New Silver Solution may be effectively used as an alternative to antibiotics.” Dr. Ron Leavitt PH.D Professor of Microbiology/Molecular Biology.

Silver in various forms has been used to benefit mankind for centuries. Silver has been known historically to possess, germicidal, disinfectant and antiseptic properties that can greatly assist your immune system in fighting against disease.

In Europe, wealthy families gave their children silver spoons to suck on during the plague. Thus was born the saying, “Born with a silver spoon in your mouth.” For centuries, the mineral silver has been used as an antibacterial natural remedy.

The New Silver Solution® is the first product of its kind to be patented in more than 80 years. American Biotech Labs holds a list of patents for the New Silver Solution, which contains very tiny particles about 10 nanometers long, of pure elemental silver suspended in a solution of very pure water with no chemicals or preservatives.

The New Silver Solution has been found not only effective, but non-toxic by researchers. It was tested in hospitals as well as labs at over 200 times the normal adult dosage with no side-effects found and is currently in worldwide use.

The New Silver Solution will not harm probiotic bacteria in the body. It has been tested extensively on many of the world’s most virulent viruses, pathogens, bacteria and germs including the scourge of institutional infections, staphylococcus aureus, which kills more than 100,000 every year. Every disease germ and virus the product has been tested against has been killed.

 If today’s busy and polluted world is getting you down, then you need to get energised with BioEnergy!

What is BioEnergy?

Each cell in our body is stimulated by the resonating interaction of the rhythmical flow of electric current.  The fast pace of the people of today with their stressful environments, overwork and sleep deficiency, causes this bioelectric current to lose balance.  Metal buildings, cars, trains etc. are absorbing the earths’ magnetic field and also causing interference and loss of strength.

When the body’s bioelectric currents are out of balance, the natural self-healing ability of the body is diminished.  It is a sign that the cells have been deprived of energy and the defence mechanism is weakened.

Natural healing energy     -     Body & H2O.

Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen. Also known as water, it’s the most essential element next to air for our survival. The human body is a water machine running primarily on water and minerals. By weight, our body is about 72% water. Naturally the quality of water we consume affect our overall state of health. Every healing and life giving process happens in our body through water. Our blood, the very substance of our existence is more than 83% water, flowing through our body distributing nutrients, oxygen and antibodies on demand.

The purity of the water we drink greatly impacts our strength and energy level. Any toxic chemicals, chlorine included, that gets into our body, will use the body’s strength and energy to repair and reduce the damage done by that contaminant. Consumption of water laced with contaminants will cause the properties of our blood to change and negatively affects virtually every aspect of our health. So, enrich the drinking water you consume with energy from the BioDisc

What is BioDisc
BioDisc is a natural energy generating device. It’s a wellness tool. When liquid is passed through the bio frequency created by the BioDisc, the molecular structure of the liquid is reformed to peak condition. The liquid turns into ‘energised water’ for consumption. 

It is made out of special glass meterial, drop and it most likely break.

Embeded with 13 minerals through high heat fusion and nanotechnology.

Able to withstand temperature of 3000 degrees celcius.

These mineral generates a natural lifeforce bio-frequency resonant also known as ‘chi’ energy.

Portable size. No power source required.

Rose farmers in Australia uses BioDisc technology to create energised water from the desert salt water to be used in their farms.


All the swimming pools of the 6-star Burj-al-Arab Hotel in Dubai, uses the the same technology of the BioDisc to energise their swimming pool water.

The BioDisc is a wellness product – it doesn’t heal, the body heals itself

How to use the BioDisc
Pour drinking water over the BioDisc. Collect and drink the energised water. It’s energised instantly. Otherwise, stand the bottle of your drinking water on top of the disc for six hours or longer. If you poured chlorinated water, the taste and smell will disappear. Put in your refrigerator overnight and everything in it will be energised.

Benefits :
By drinking the BioDisc energised water, you’ll benefit the following:

Proven to nourish the mind, body and spirit, BioDisc emits a powerful healing frequency that can be easily transferred to any food or fluid by simply pouring over (or placing it) on the BioDisc.   

These healing energy frequencies are then transferred from what you ingest into every cell of your body, resulting in profound implications for your overall health.

With the BioDisc, you will enjoy these benefits:

Better tasting food and beverages… food will once again taste like it was meant to taste, with increased flavour, nutrients and goodness. Extended shelf life of food and beverages… the BioDisc effectively slows down the spoiling cycle meaning that your food will stay fresher (and taste better) for longer. Balance your Yin & Yang and create a Chi Life Force… the BioDisc will keep your internal energies in balance and allow the good lifeforce to flow within you. Increased mental cognition… You’ll feel more alert and in-tune with your surroundings. Increased oxygenation of the blood… BioDisc increases the amount of oxygen absorbed into your blood and as oxygen = life, you’ll feel more alive. Improved sleep… the curse of the modern era – lack of sleep not only makes you feel old, but negatively affects your body’s natural functions. BioDisc will help you to sleep better, effectively giving you more quality sleep in less time.   Detoxified and hydrated body cells… you’re made up of over 70% water, but if that water’s toxic then your body’s not able to function properly. BioDisc detoxifies your body’s cells allowing them to fight disease, heal and prosper. Increased nutrient intake… every bite of food you take gives you some nutrients, but with BioDisc you can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs. This will effectively make you healthier and more vital without changing a thing! Enhanced immune system… a healthy immune system is the key to a healthy body. BioDisc will enhance the function of your immune system making it easy for your body to fight, repel and overcome illnesses.

Chi pendent

 This is the revolutionary coin size Chi Energy pendant. Meant to be worn around your neck with the pendant resting at your chest. Feel an inner sense of balance and vitality when you wear the Chi Energy Pendant.

This advanced, mineral-based disc is made from high-temperature nano-engineered glass which has been known to emit healing energies. The Chi Energy Pendant can potentially harmonise your body’s life-force by absorbing heat energy and transforming it into bio-energy which helps your body’s metabolic functions achieve holistic wellness, stimulates your brain and improves your mental processes.

The minerals embedded in the disc create an energy known as ’scalar energy’ which can help your cells return to their ‘rhythm of life’ and regain their ability to repair themselves 

It can strengthen your resilience and resistance to the effect of stress. It can increase your mental performance especially under pressure. It can strengthen your capacity to function in electromagnetic field environments. It can enhance your energy level. Athletes claim that the Chi Energy Pendant improves stamina and endurance to give them a competitive edge. As the stresses of modern life increases, the Chi Energy Pendant is an essential tool for people who value performance and optimal well-being

Why Late? Take your body to the next level of  wellbeing withBioEnergy….

Nourish your mind, body and spirit with BioDisc

For more details….email author on keerthiraksha@yahoo.co.in, ph-00971504277926

SeamsPerfect is the universal primer that adheres any coating to virtually any substrate without the need for first grinding, or shot blasting the surface.

Based on proven European technologies, SeamsPerfect applies indoors and out, directly over cutback glue, tile, concrete, VCT, wood, linoleum and metal. Once applied, the substrate is ready to adhere to any acrylic, cement, epoxy coating or overlay system. The surfaces are primed and sealed at the same time.

SeamsPerfect Primer uses nanotechnology and molecular bonding to adhere the substrate to the coatings. This replaces the older physical adhesion model that has been used to date. The primer now makes it possible for hundreds of coatings from various manufacturers to be cleanly adhered to dozens of various substrates. This means that users can produce more work over more surfaces, in less time and at a lower selling price than ever before.

This “green” and energy efficient coating makes construction projects easier and less expensive to do. It is applied by roller, brush or spray to any clean, dry and tight substrate. SeamsPerfect can also be adapted for use as a simple, walk-able, flexible decorative resurfacing system that called RubberDecky.

RubberDecky is a liquid applied, waterproof, deck surface that looks like concrete. Ideal for customers on a tight budget, RubberDecky can also be faux finished for any desired appearance and is used to renew old decks at a fraction of the cost of traditional remove and replace methods.

It is made in the field by adding a pigment and grit to SeamsPerfect, which is then finished with the sealer. This method creates a simple, elegant deck system designed to resurface wooden, concrete, metal deck and roof surfaces while allowing for light pedestrian traffic. When combined with their fabric, it converts any deck into a height-less, weight-less decorative and waterproofing system in one.

On rooftops, RubberDecky is used as a waterproof roofing material saves up to 20 percent of building energy costs. RubberDecky applies over virtually any clean, dry and tight surface including linoleum, foam roofs or walls, VCT, tile, asphalt flat roof membranes, painted interior or exterior floors. It requires no special tools or skills and applies without odors, noise, mess, demolition or heavy equipment. Unlike concrete, it flexes and moves, never cracks and it leaves the surface waterproof while still allowing it to breathe.

For more information visit: http://www.ssmincorporated.com

This report identifies the sectors with the industry’s most important developments related to patient care, clinical outcomes, and new product development. While the scope of the report is limited to the top ten technologies only, it covers almost the entire medical device market. Scientific and medical technology breakthroughs – such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) – have accelerated the accuracy of clinical outcomes and have also reduced recovery times and the medical costs borne by patients. This has led to radical transformation in patient care. IT integration in medical imaging and medical devices has given a significant boost to the healthcare industry, a trend that is apparent in the market growth of drug eluting stents and telemedicine technologies. The markets covered in the report have a current potential of $454.3 billion and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% between 2009 and 2014. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Top-10-Medical-Device-Technology.html )

Market estimates and forecast:
The report provides in-depth market estimates and forecast for top ten medical device technologies as follows:
• Diagnostic imaging (nuclear imaging, interventional radiology, capsule endoscopy and others)
• Drug delivery (needle free injections, transdermal systems, inhalation system, infusion system)
• Molecular diagnostics (biosensors, proteomics, nanotechnology, and others)
• Mobility aid technologies
• Minimal/non-invasive surgery (stents, bariatric surgery, medical robotics and others)
• Micro-fluids and MEMS (Miniature medical pressure sensors, bio chips, protein chips)
• Non-invasive monitoring (continuous blood glucose monitoring)
• Biomaterials (bionic limbs, joint replacement, antimicrobial wound dressing and others)
• Bio-implants (neurostimulation and others)
• Tele-medicines

Each section will provide market data, market drivers, trends and opportunities, top-selling products, key players, and competitive outlook. This report will also provide more than 100 market tables for various geographic regions covering the sub-segments and micro-markets. In addition, the report also provides 50 company profiles for each of its sub-segments.

What makes our reports unique?
• We provide the longest market segmentation chain in this industry- not many reports provide market breakdown upto level 5.
• Each report is about 250 pages with 100+ market data tables, 40 competitive company profiles, analysis of 300 patents and minimum 50 micro markets, which are collectively exhaustive and mutually exclusive.
• No single report by any other publisher provides market data for all the segments viz products, services, applications, ingredients, technology, and stakeholders in a single report for all the four geographies – US, Europe, APAC, ROW.
• We provide 10% customization – Research shows that more than 40% of the times, clients do not get the specific intelligence they need in multi-client market research reports. We offer 10% customization in our reports at no extra cost. Get the exact market intelligence you require with real value for money.
• 15 pages of high level analysis including benchmarking strategies, best practices and the market’s cash cows (BCG matrix). We conduct detailed market positioning, product positioning and competitive positioning. Entry strategies, gaps and opportunities are identified for all the stakeholders.
• Comprehensive market analysis for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medical device manufacturers, pharma-research labs, doctors, physicians and hospitals, medical/pharma associations, retailers and super-retailers, technology providers, and research and development (R&D) companies.

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For its 125th anniversary, Breitling has revived its legendary Navitimer. Launched in 1952, this timepiece became an iconic object. With its exclusive chronograph movement, certified by COSC to ? of a second, and centre 60-minute totalizer, this revival is embellished by the highly original Air Racer rigid bracelet with holes, a tribute to a modern design icon dating from the 1960’s. More than ever, Breitling has remained faithful to its history: to its passion for chronographs on the one hand and to its destiny, closely linked to aviation, on the other. It is not by chance that the “official supplier to world aviation” has chosen to celebrate this most emblematic of instruments for professionals in this anniversary year.

Fva n°Cuatro Tourbillon Chronograph SuperLigero Concept by FRANC VILA

A year after the appearance of its famous FVa N° 6 SuperLigero Concept, Franc Vila now introduces a flying chronograph tourbillon based on nanotechnology. The new movement, like last year’s, is made of lightnium, but the design of the bridges has been inspired by the molecular structure of graphene, a recently discovered material. While its density is very low, with a thickness equivalent to an atom, it is 10 to 100 times more resistant than steel and much harder than diamond. By translating the hexagonal nano-structure of graphene into the language of haute horlogerie, Franc Vila has met a longstanding challenge: to create an infinitely light, ultra-resistant movement. Limited edition of 8.

Dewitt Cademia Tourbillon Force Constante a Chaine

DeWitt has enhanced its legendary constant force tourbillon with a system that relays energy to its associated power reserve indicator. Rotating the crown when winding the barrel-spring drives a miniature chain, which uses an intermediate wheel to activate the power reserve indicator sliding on a worm screw. Three years after developing an ingenious patented regulating system – three extra wheels transmitting impulses of identical force to the tourbillon, whatever the barrel’s degree of tension – DeWitt has now taken innovation to even greater heights.

The solubility of drugs heavily depends on the molecular size, temperature, pressure and nature of the solute and the solvent and many other things. Solubility of a drug is regarded as one of the most important criteria that help to achieve the desired concentration and to show the pharmacological response of the drug in systemic circulation (blood circulation away from the heart to the body).

To be precise, solubility is also known as the capability of one substance to form a solution with the other substance. When the solvent is water then the process of dissolving is know as hydration.

The intensity of the effectiveness of the therapeutic drug heavily depends on the bioavailability (pharmacokinetic property of drugs) and solubility of the molecules of the drug. In simple words, the greater the drug dissolves in the body the more will be its effectiveness. If the drug is not able to dissolve properly then it will not give the desired results especially if the drug is taken through a non-intravenous route. Nanotechnology approaches can easily lead to small molecule solubilization and can enhance the solubility levels of the drugs that have poor solubility.

Solubility is the most important edifice on which the base of oral bioavailability of drugs, that are poorly soluble, is built. Small molecule solubilization when carried out with the help of various nanotechological processes can increase the solubility levels of these drugs and hence can increase their therapeutic efficiency.