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In the world of competitive paper airplane throwing, a 20 second flight is exceptional, 25 or better is world class. Thirty is the stuff dreams are made of. But only one man, Japanese air plane virtuoso Takuo Toda has ever come close to breaking the 30 second barrier. On Sunday, he set a world record for a hand launched plane made with only paper, but fell just short of the 30 second mark.

Toda, flying a 10 centimetre long craft of his own design, made 10 attempts to break his own record of 27.9 seconds set earlier this year in Hiroshima but failed to best his previous mark, settling for a a 26.1 second flight. That was still the best ever recorded  for a strictly paper only craft. His 27.9 record was set with a plane that had tape on it. Toda, an engineer, is the head of the Japan Origami Airplane Association and is virtually unmatched in his ability to fold paper aircraft.

He did not use Tape Sunday, which is allowed by Guinness. He choose to forgo tape because he wanted to follow traditional origami rules. His 26.1 mark was the best ever for a plane without cellophane tape keeping it together. Toda appeared to be on his way to a record Sunday, but his second and best throw was ruled a foul because it hit a passenger jetliner parked nearby.

Along with breaking the 30 second barrier, Toda said his next goal was to launch a paper airplane from space. With funding from Japans space agency, JAXA, Toda and a team of scientists have designed a plane they believe can withstand the intense heat of re entry. One of Todas designs was scheduled to be released from the International Space Station this year, but that plan fell through in part because of problems with devising a means of tracking the planes.

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Imagine a planetarium-style presentation about the future of technology, followed by a tour of dozens of hands-on-exhibits- whether of sandlike microparticles that flow like liquid in a beaker, pictures that appear three-dimensional or concrete that floats. Is is the latest science museum, or a new Disney attraction? No, it is the “World of Innovation” showroom, a cornerstone of the 3M Company’s customer innovation centre at its headquarters in St.Paul. In a world of online user communities, social media, interactive blogs and other technological means for companies to elicit customer feedback, you might think that face-to-face interaction is a thing of the past. Think again.

As a company, 3M is at the forefront of a movement that appears to be gaining traction: customer innovation centres, typically located near company research facilities, that provide a forum for meeting with corporate customers and engaging them directly in the innovation process. When many people hear the name 3M, they may think only of canary-colored Post-it notes. But the company is applying wide-ranging technical expertise to a portfolio of products including transportation systems, dental and medical devices and electronics. One of its latest is a pocket-sized LED projector that connects to cellphones, PDA’s and digital cameras.

The company opened its first customer innovation centre in Sumitomo, Japan, in 1997, followed by others throughout the world, including sites in Brazil, Germany, India, China and Russia. This month, it announced that it would open its 23rd centre next year, in Dubai. The idea behind the centres is to foster innovation by combining a richer understanding of customer needs with creative links among 3M technologies. “Being customer-driven does not mean asking customers what they want and then giving it to them,” says Ranjay Gulati, a professor at the Harvard Business School. “It is about building a deep awareness of how the customer uses your product.”

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Today, we at Cnbcaustralia.com are happy to present the reviews (gadgets reviewed by Yahoo! India Pvt Ltd.) of some of the coolest gadgets that were released this year and if you have not got them, then get your hands on the following exclusive gadgets that ruled the market -

Google Android Phone : Android is a software stack for mobile devices. It includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. In the past few months, several mobile devices have en mass taken to Google’s mobile operating system and launched Android-enabled handsets. In this season of the buzz surrounding Android phones, comes the big announcement of the launch of version 2.0 of the operating system, also code-named Eclair. Now, you can get your hands on the Android 2.0 version through Verizon’s Motorola Droid, which is among the first phones to implement the Android 2.0 version. Alternatively, you can also download the Android 2.0 software development kit and experience its features through an emulator.

Blackberry 9500 : The Blackberry Storm 9500 is a stunner of a phone in more ways than one. Fronted by a muscular, high resolution touch screen with a ground-breaking clicking mechanism, the phone is easily the most amazing phone that one can ever have. The phone consists of a brushed metal back and a gorgeous new OS interface. Besides the touchscreen, there is a full complement of standard buttons for getting things done.

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Today, we at Cnbcaustralia.com are happy to present the reviews (gadgets reviewed by Yahoo! India Pvt Ltd.) of some of the coolest gadgets that were released this year and if you have not got them, then get your hands on the following exclusive gadgets that ruled the market -

Sony DSC-G3 Camera : Share your memories on the go with the slim and stylish 10.1 megapixel DSC-G3 cyber-shot digital camera. Built-in Wi-Fi and an intuitive easy upload home page make it a snap to upload your photos and videos to popular sharing sites directly from your camera, and even send e-mail notifications to friends and family. Packed with striking features, this camera comes equipped with digital portable photo album, optical steadyshot image stabilization and intelligent scene recognition. Plus, with 4GB of internal memory, you can save hundreds of images and view them on a dazzling 3.5 inch touchscreen LCD.

Sony Rolly : The Rolly Sound Entertainment Player is truly versatile. It plays music. It dances. It is an expression of your personality and how you can hear your music. At its core, the Rolly Sound Entertainment Player is a robotic device that plays back music and can be programmed to dance to any of the music uploaded to it. In addition, it is a fun device to discover. Rather than looking at a screen to play music, there are different motions that you use to change the song, raise the volume and make it dance. With its Bluetooth capability you can play music wirelessly from other devices such as your mobile phone or PC.

What’s next? Read the reviews of Google Android phones and Blackberry 9500 in the next post!

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Hello friends. How many of you love to be in shape? Well, obviously everybody loves to remain inn shape, don’t they? Today, I am very happy to discuss about obesity, its harmful effects and the best possible solution to reduce body weight. So why do people gain weight? What is the main reason for a person to gain weight? What steps does he or she need to ensure, in order to reduce the body weight? If you are looking for answers for all the above questions, then you have come to the right place.

I always observe that people tend to put on more weight on their tummy region than any other part of the body. Interestingly, even I have a very large tummy though, rest of my body is quite thin. To reduce the excess fat on the tummy, people exercise, work out on their abs everyday. While exercise helps quite a few people, for rest of them exercise does not reduce the fat on the tummy. So what is the alternative option? Well, eating less food and drinking more water is one of the solutions too.

In have even seen quite a few people going in for the tummy tuck surgery too. And again, it is left to one’s own interest but let me tell you an universal principle to reduce weight - Eat less but nutritious food, drink at least eight glasses of water, sleep for eight hours and keep your mind relaxed throughout the day. And just to add, try to keep your body fit by walking or jogging or running on a thread mill for  about 20 to 30 minutes twice a day and that’s it! You look absolutely great! Cheers!

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Today, we at Cnbcaustralia.com are happy to present the reviews (gadgets reviewed by Yahoo! India Pvt Ltd.) of some of the coolest gadgets that were released this year and if you have not got them, then get your hands on the following exclusive gadgets that ruled the market -

HP TouchSmart PC : Transform your desktop experience with the sleek, touch-enabled HP dx9000 TouchSmart Business PC. Real time information, web conferencing and multimedia are at your fingertips in an engaging way. The super-stylish yet simple all-in-one touch screen design enhances your image with a modern space-saving design and high-end look. The TouchSmart is great for customer-facing areas and versatile enough to be your everyday PC. It offers premium performance with Genuine Windows Vista Business 64, a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive and a trial version of Microsoft Office.

Apple iPhone 3GS : The first thing you will notice about iPhone 3GS is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of time, and you can view email attachments even faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics can deliver an incredible gaming experience too. Everything  you do on iPhone 3GS is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G. The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want. The iPhone 3GS also includes built-in Nike and iPod support.

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Today, we at Cnbcaustralia.com are happy to present the reviews (gadgets reviewed by Yahoo! India Pvt Ltd.)some of the coolest gadgets that were released this year and if you have not got them, then get your hands on the following exclusive gadgets that ruled the market -

Nokia 97 : In what bolstered its Smartphone offering, Nokia, the world’s largest cellphone maker, unveiled the N97, a new flagship model with a large touch screen. A direct rival to Sony Ericsson’s X1 and HTC’s Touch Pro, N97 is the the tip of the spear in Nokia’s Smartphone lineup. It has good hardware, great storage and nice design. The device provides excellent user experience for internet and entertainment by combining QWERTY keyboard with touch UI and Home screen functionality. No wonder Nokia vaunts the N97 as being not only a top of the range device, but a mobile computer as well.

Sony Playstation 3 Slim : With a smaller design, more energy-efficient function, lesser price tag and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the Sony Playstation 3 Slim offers a persuasive package at a reasonable price. As much as 36% lighter than its counterpart, the 120GB PS3 Slim takes up 33% less space. Like its predecessor, the Slim also supports playback of MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/h.264 video files from USB or disc media. Moreover, like the Xbox 360, the PS3 can act as a digital media hub, with the ability to stream content from PCs or network attached hard drives.

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Hello friends. How many of you love to sleep peacefully on your bed at at the end of the day? Well, if you are working from morning to evening and if you do not have the right bed to sleep in the night, then it certainly is completely frustrating. In fact, I myself have  experienced this several times and hence, I am happy to discuss this matter with all my blog readers today. So how many of you have got the right beds at your home? How many of you feel that you do not have a proper bed that suits your needs?

If you are looking for a perfect bed, then it involves several factors including the brand and the quality of the material used. To be very honest, I personally feel that sleeping on the right bed not only ensures comfort but also sound sleep. And as many doctors say, sleeping on an improper bed can cause back pain and body pain too. With all this in mind, ensure that you buy a bed when you find beds for sale which is appropriate and suitable to your body else, you may suffer with several problems associated with your body.

I used to sleep on a bed which used to cause a lot of  back pain to me from several years and little did I realize, that the bed was the main reason for my back pain. And just a month ago, I bought a new bed and from then onwards, sleeping on my bed is a pleasure! And relaxing too! So here is a small advice to all my blog readers - Ensure you buy the right bed to sleep as sleeping on a bed which is not suitable to your body can cause severe problems and pains to your body. So choose the perfect bed and sleep peacefully!

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