Famous Place in Bahrain

Famous Place in Bahrain

 Bahrain, a small island kingdom in the Persian Gulf, is famous for its oil and pearls, and it's also a shopping Mecca for the budget traveler. While the markets of neighboring gulf countries attract the elite, local souks in this archipelago are a paradise for the cosmopolitan middle class. These souks, or commercial areas, house
imported luxury products that can be within many budgets, provided you're up for a little bargaining. Travelers can also purchase traditional items including authentic red clay pottery, weaving products, traditional clothes, and baskets. The Bani Jamra and A'ali village are excellent places to buy traditional local items. The Bani

Famous Place in Barcelona

Famous Place in Barcelona

 Spain Destination

Taking time to travel to Spain is a best way for a great way for a travel destination. A country that is full of life histories of century and a country of a larger itinerary. If you plan to for a travel destination in Spain, you have to make a plan ahead of time to avail some Spain vacation packages to lessen your travel expenses. Places that are a must to visit in Spain that is famous for a Spain cultural vitality are the Madrid’s place which is in Museo Naciona Del Prado and in Barcelona the Museo De Arte Moderno. Spain also offers a various activity which is the Flamenco show that can be seen mostly in the street and an ambiance to relax at the Salamanca at the café on the Plaza.

Famous Place in Bihar

Famous Place in Bihar

 Two of Patna's most photographed structures - Golghar and the Biscomaun Building (in the background).

Situated in Eastern India, Bihar was previously known as Magadha and is one of the prominent centers of Indian culture and education. This erstwhile kingdom of Ashoka The Great is also the birthplace where
Buddhism first took roots. A landlocked state, Bihar shares its borders with Nepal on the north, Uttar

Famous Place in Beijing

Famous Place in Beijing

 I know, I know - China was so last month! I have photos from Portugal, but unfortunately I brought neither power adaptor nor computer cable for my camera, so those images are still waiting to be processed. But here are some images from famous places in Beijing that I visited for the first time, or that I have not visited in 10 years. The first is the Temple of Heaven, conveniently located near my hotel (the one I stayed in after I
returned from Singapore). I call it the "Great Cookie Jar," because to me it does kind of look like a cookie jar. Plus, it's the place where the emperor and his retinue used to go to pray for good harvests. This building, the most famous Temple of Heaven building, is actually the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Famous Place in Berlin

Famous Place in Berlin

 Political confrontation between the western allies and the USSR led to the creation of the "two Germanies" - FRG in the west and GDR in the east in 1949 and 12 years later the construction of the famous Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer) began. This had separated the city not only topographically but architecturally and culturally
as well: officials from the both sides - the eastern and western ones - were disregarding the reconstruction plans of the other side and creating the image of the city according to the "instructions from above". As a result eastern and western Berlin do have different appearance and cultural "message"

Famous Place in Bolivia

Famous Place in Bolivia

 Along the southern shores of Lake Titicaca, the town of Copacabana is most well known for its Christian pilgrimage shrine of the Virgen de la Candelaria, also called the ‘Dark Virgin.’ Before the Christian use of the site there was an Inca Temple of the Sun, from which native pilgrims sailed to the sacred islands of the Sun and the Moon. According to Christian legends, in 1576 some Inca fisherman were caught in a raging storm upon Lake Titicaca. While praying for divine assistance, Mary appeared and led them to safety. In gratitude they decided to build a simple shrine and install a statue of the Madonna. The native Inca craftsman, Tito Yupanqui sculpted the image, made of dark wood and approximately four feet tall, in 1576. Placed in a
chapel in 1583, which was enlarged in 1619, the statue soon became famous throughout Bolivia and Peru as a miracle causing icon. The present cathedral, completed in 1805, is the most visited pilgrimage site in Bolivia

Famous Place In Bali

Famous Place In Bali

 Good Place in Bali - The shade of a tropical paradise is the first impression that can come to your mind when you think of Bali. The atmosphere of paradise is always felt when you spend your time enjoying a variety of exciting activities on the island. Indonesians reflect the beauty of this island, calling the island of the Gods. Bali is the most beautiful Indonesian island and province in which a number of tourist sites and scenic
beauty impressive rich cultural heritage can be found. This destination is favored by visitors from around the world for its natural beauty and cultural celebration year. Bali is located just south of the equator and little has many beautiful white sand beaches are warmed by the tropical sun and cooled by gentle breezes and

Famous Place In Bangkok

Famous Place In Bangkok

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Famous Place in Bangalore

Famous Place in Bangalore

 Situated in the Karnataka state, Bangalore is called the ‘Garden City’ for its many blossoming trees and parks
Originally a fort built by Kempegowda, the city still preserves sites such as the Yelahanka Bagilu (Mysore Bank Square), Halsur Bagilu or Gate (it remains hidden in ruined condition behind the Badami House), Anekal Bagilu, and the Kengeri Bagilu.

Bangalore is famous for its shopping malls. Visitors are attracted to its Sandal wood, silk and hand woven materials.

The Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation’s ‘Priyadharshini’ Handloom House is located throughout the city.
The main shopping areas include Mahatma Gandhi Road, Commercial Street, Brigade Road, Public Utility Building, Kempe Gowda Road, Jayachamarajendra Road, Jayanagar Shopping Complex, Russel Market, City Market, and Avenue Road.
Summers are warm and winters are cold. Visitors are advised to avoid the rainy season between July and September.

If you wish to be in a city of gardens and parks, architectural landmarks, natural lakes, shopping malls, and the swankiest restaurants, you must visit Bangalore. Apart from conferences, exhibitions and carnivals, the city is famous for its fine silk, fruits, and flowers. The city’s pleasant climate adds to the fun of exploring its treasures.
Your first stop over must be the Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat. The splendid architecture is a fine blend of modern and traditional Dravidian style of architecture. The massive sandal wood door of the building is a rare but impressive structure. The Bangalore Fort and the Bangalore Palace are other grand structures of great historical importance.
Like other south Indian cities, Bangalore has its fair share of exquisitely crafted imposing temples. You can visit these temples for a first hand impression of the devout atmosphere which prevails within.
Some important temples in Bangalore are:

• The Bull Temple, which houses the magnificent 15 feet tall and 20 feet long stone statue of the sacred bull, Nandi
• The Gangadhareshware Temple – dedicated to the God of wire- with its four monolithic pillars
• The Dharmaraja Temple dedicated to Shri Dharmaraja Swamy
• ISKCON, devoted to Lord Krishna, is situated over a small hill.
• The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple

Bangalore is well known for its Churches and mosques, as well. Visit them to know more about the secular nature of the city. Famous among these structures are the Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan, Jumma Masjid and the St. Mary’s Church.
A visit to Lal Bagh can be a highly fulfilling experience. This famous horticultural garden spread over an area of 2400 acres, houses over 1000 species of trees and plants. The glass house built along the lines of London’s Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction of the park. Other serene places in the city are the well laid out Cubbon Park and the picturesque water body of the Ulsoor Lake.
Other important places to visit in the city are:

• Ravindra Kalakshetra, a superb theatre which promotes cultural activity.
• The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, which has pictures depicting the life and times of Gandhi.
• The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
• The Bangalore Race Course

You can enjoy all modern form of entertainments in the city. The presence of several discotheques and pubs makes disco-hopping or pub-crawling an easy and entertaining affair. Dining options in the city is as wide as anything else. You can even avail continental dishes in several posh restaurants of the city.
The unique blend of modernity and tradition makes Bangalore a highly entertaining city to visit.

This magnificent Statue of Lord Shiva is about 65 ft. high.

The Lord is depicted in sitting posture on the Mount Kailash with Ganga flowing from hard rocks.

The statue looks majestic during the night with its lighting.

Famous Place In Bangladesh

Famous Place In Bangladesh

Viewed across a large tank, from the steps down to the water near  the homes that remain of the artists, actors and musicians who once awaited the pleasure of the Zaminder, the Dubalhati Palace at Naogoan, although ruined, reminds of the greatest stately homes of UK. Buckingham Palace, even!

Where, no doubt, peacocks and deer once roamed, in front of the vast neoclassical façade, now a crude pottery kiln and a rough roadway remain.

Famous Place In Brazil

Famous Place In Brazil

 Brazil is a country which has a lot of popular and fascinating places to attract visitors. It is fifth largest country of world having diverse cultures, traditions and a lot of tourists’ favorite places. Attractions in Brazil attract people of all ages. Some of its most popular and famous places are:


The most famous place of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro providing a lot of attractions to the visitors. It doesn’t only provide beautiful natural scenes but also lets the tourists enjoy music and other celebrations. Here you will also find two largest forests of world and at the same time you can drink and do parties in carnival

Famous Place In Asia

Famous Place In Asia

Famous for its 1,200 tropical islands, snow-white beaches, swaying palm trees, and richly colored coral reefs, the Republic of Maldives stretches across more than 600 miles. With 80 percent of the country less than 3.3 feet above sea level, rising ocean levels and a potential increase in the intensity of tropical storms pose a serious threat.

Boat Shopping

Green Brett

Most cruisers that I know love to "talk boat"—talk about your own boat, your friend's boat, that awesome boat in the harbor, something you saw on YachtWorld—you get the picture. I am no exception. I also love boat shopping (for myself or others). I'll use any excuse to spend some time
poking around a boat, new or old. And since I won't be in the market for another boat for a while, I thought that I would relive the experience and share what brought us to choosing our boat.

Waste Not . . .

by Jen Brett

I often think that the world would be a much better place if everyone had the opportunity to go sailing, the longer the better. After my husband and I returned from our own cruising adventure when we were in our 20s, I came home with a new set of eyes through which to see the world. If you've done any long-distance cruising, particularly to countries that are less developed than the U.S., you
know what I'm talking about. My first trip to a grocery store in Florida after being away for a while was overwhelming. I believe I actually choked up—we just have so much. Of everything.

Keeping Your Cool

by Jen Brett

Jen Brett

Like most South Floridians my age, I was raised in a very air-conditioned world. The thought of not having AC on a hot, muggy day in August (or even February for that matter- Florida weather can surprise you with crazy temps any time of year) just seemed awful. (Like I've said, I was a little
sheltered). When my husband, Green (yes, that's his real name), and I moved aboard Egret, our Pearson Vanguard, it didn't have AC, which we remedied by fitting a room air conditioner in the forward hatch while we were at the dock. We

On Hurricanes

by Jen Brett

Green Brett

Well, the Irene brouhaha has come and mostly gone here in Rhode Island, and we're none too worse for the wear and tear, for which we are very thankful. Being liveaboards who've had some experience with hurricanes, we take them seriously. Days before the storm, we moved Lyra from her mooring
and staked out our claim at our chosen hurricane hole. We took down all the sails and canvas and put out four anchors, and then the girls and I jumped ship. (I'll also be writing a future story on hurricane preparations for an upcoming issue of CW.)

Changes in the Weather

by Jen Brett

Jen Brett

"I'm dancin' in the clouds
With my feet still on the ground
I couldn't say a dream could get much better
And as you watch the sun go down
You wake up to the sound
Of changes in the weather"

- Barefoot Truth
So I'll admit that I've been a little lax on the blog posts lately. Blame the end of summer madness, vacations, school, kids, family visits, work, boat shows -- you get the idea. Life has a way of getting in the way sometimes, even—make that especially—when you live on board. But things are slowing down now, and for that we can blame (or thank?) the coming of winter.

ActiveCaptain route sharing: dangerous, useful, or perfection?

When I first heard about ActiveCaptain's plan to enable route sharing amongst it users, it was via a group email from a very experienced bluewater cruiser "in absolute shock that a boat owner/skipper navigating a boat through unfamiliar waters would use somebody else's waypoints." I posted the
whole note for discussion in the Forum, but only AC developer Jeff Siegel and I participated. Well, now

DeLorme inReach, hand's on #1

Click on this photo for a close look at the new age of satellite messaging, tracking, and distress handhelds, or at least three of the early contenders. I was cautiously keen on the DeLorme inReach when it first surfaced, but then I had to bite my tongue. Though I was experiencing its reasonably fast and affordable two-way global messaging back in August, I couldn't discuss it because of the beta testing NDA. Fair enough, as the inReach system evolved substantially during the beta process.Plus

DeLorme inReach hand's-on #2, text me!

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Following up on inReach hands-on #1 -- which attempted to be both an overview and a close look at its associated Android app Earthmate -- let's check out the Internet side of the system. The screen above is the user's web portal at explore.delorme.com, which DeLorme developed in partnership with GeoPro. Given that GeoPro builds its own pro-level Iridium handhelds, like its new $1,200 SHOUT
Nano, it's no surprise that the portal let's you thoroughly view and manage inReach communications. It could even be used by, say, a fleet manager to keep an eye on multiple inReach units...

Hello Nobeltec TimeZero Odyssey, goodbye VNS?

The great news is that Nobeltec rolled out TimeZero Odyssey last week, and the introductory price for existing Nobeltec VNS and Admiral software owners is a compelling $199, as seen at retailers like P2 Marine. Odyssey seems to be the same core charting program that I've been enjoying all
season as TimeZero Trident, except that it can't integrate with radars, sounders, or video cameras (thermal or otherwise), and it doesn't support dual monitors, fuel management, or Nobeltec's Ocean Data Service (for serious fishermen)...

Vetus Hits a Home Run!

As promised I'm finally back from my travels to METS in Amsterdam and a trip immediately after that to work with all of my friends up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. One of the items that caught my eye at METS was a new bow thruster design that is truly new, and super innovative. The "Rimdrive" as they are calling it is unique and was nominated for a DAME award at the METS this year. Check it out here:

RimDrive Motor

Vetus explains this revolutionary design this way:

"The Rimdrive is an exciting and innovative development in bow thruster design. In contrast with conventional thrusters, the electric motor does not take up valuable space inside the boat. The
propeller forms the rotating part of the electric motor (rotor) and the fixed winding (stator) is mounted in the tunnel. This results in a very compact and self contained thruster."

Famous Place In Moscow

Famous Place In Moscow

 Dusha-Dushe to Moscow, Russia

Do you agree that Moscow, the capital and barometer of the world’s largest country, i.e. Russia, should be called a city that is irreducible?

Those who went there commented that it is difficult to separate its rich history from its daily role in writing the future, and that Moscow is both dictator and victim of events that provokes such comments. Think only can feel it if we stand in Red Square to feel the difference between those familiar images with the actuality!

Famous Places In Antwerp

Famous Places In Antwerp

 Train stations were wondrous places thirty years ago. Restaurants inside were often legendary. I fondly remember splurge meals in places like Bordeaux station, where I had my first meal that had both a meat main course and a fish main course. In Copenhagen, the buffet at the train station was so incredible I had to revisit Copenhagen just to dine there.

Famous Places In Antarctica

Famous Places In Antarctica

 Temple of Dawn Ancient Guards

Photo by: Bruce Tuten, Creative Commons

There are many places worth visiting as you go to Thailand. Many popular places you probably see on postcards will motivate and excite you to tour these places. Among the popular landmarks is the
Temple of Dawn. The world famous Temple of Dawn also known as the Wat Arun is one of the most photographed and

Famous Places In Andhra Pradesh

Famous Places In Andhra Pradesh

 I visited this HOLY PLACE in Year 1992 while going to Saung Pindari Treeking camp. We had to take Kathgodam Express from Hyderabad Station. But this Train was late by four hours. So we decided to visit famous places in Hyderabad.


Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.

Famous Places In Ancient China

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Wuzhen is a historic scenic town, part of Tongxiang, located in northern Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China. Wuzhen displays its history through its ancient stone bridges, stone pathways and delicate wood carvings. The town also has a rich cultural background.

Luxury Dubai and the Top 10 Dubai

Attractions

Posted by Hippo Traveller on October 26, 2011

Treat yourself right with the luxury Dubai holidays you deserve. Slip into five star Dubai luxury for not much more than what you would pay for the efficient four star tours. Your holidays are your memories for life, so kick it up a notch with only the best. Dubai is teeming with action, adventure and all the necessary ingredients for a rich and rewarding luxury holiday escape. Plan your work and work your plan to experience the best of Dubai from the finest hotels and resorts in this fabulous city. So lets get the party started with the top 10 list of Dubai attractions.

Famous Places In Ancient Egypt

Famous Places In Ancient Egypt

Egypt 3D Screensaver 1.2

Ancient Egypt has captured the imagination of both scholars and laypeople for years... Enter the mysterious Egyptian world and discover its most famous and fascinating places with this awesome 3D screensaver! Wander around the ruins of the notable Ramesseum or get inside the imposing tomb of Tutankhamun. Creep deep into the secret heart of the rock temples at Abu Simbel or enjoy the

Simrad Broadband Radar 4G, hand's-on #1

I've looked forward to testing Simrad's new 4G Broadband Radar since I saw it demoed in Fort Lauderdale. And how timely that I got out with it and the rest of Gizmo's test radars over the weekend. Tonight I'm reprising my Seven Sea's University radar webinar, and now I've got fresh material!  (No hard sell meant, but Panbo readers can get the SSCA discount by using the code
"Gizmo" and note that you can watch the webinar any time in the next few weeks if you can't make it tonight). Plus it's been weirdly warm here for early December, so I had a pleasant cruise even if almost all those finely targeted Camden Inner Harbor floats are empty in anticipation of what is surely coming...

Lowrance HDS Gen2, with StructureMap!

The breaking news today is that Lowrance is out with the new HDS Gen2 multifunction display series, and it has enough processing power to support an interesting new feature called StructureMap. Of course you need to have a StructureScan module and transducer networked to the MFD(s), but then you can see its output overlaid onto your chart in real time and/or save the scans for later
perusal. The video on that HDS Gen2 page is the best way to get a sense of StructureMap, I think...

Vesper Marine AIS-DSC calling, merry Christmas (again)

I'll venture a guess that Vesper Marine won't commit to giving Christmas "prezzies" to their AIS WatchMate customers every year, but the company is following up on its terrific 2010 anchor watch software gift with another free update feature that lets users place direct DSC calls to AIS targets if
their WatchMate model 670, 750, or 850 is set up to output NMEA 0183 to a compatible VHF radio. But I fear "compatible" is the key word here, and I caution WatchMate owners not to set their expectations high, though I think that this is a very worthwhile experiment...

Stylin Shore Power.....NOT!

Every now and then either I or one of my buddies comes up with a real work of electrical art that we need to share in our hopes that readers here will get the idea that we're watching you and if you mess up, sooner or later one of us is going to expose you. This week's little nugget comes from my friend Dexter who was working on a customer's boat here at the boatyard and discovered a real gem of a double pole circuit breaker installation. This goes well beyond the Tupper Wear plastic box installs we sometimes see. Check this out people:

The interesting part about this first class horror show is that the poor person who now owns this boat just bought it. I wonder if they bothered to get a survey before they jumped into this beauty? If they
did, I really want to meet the surveyor so we can have a few words..............

It's Beginning to Look A *Little* Like Christmas...

by Brittany & Scott on s/v Rasmus

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I think it really is the most wonderful time of the year and my Christmas memories are nothing but warm and fuzzy.  My dad was something of a Clark W. Griswold when it came to Christmas growing up and I just loved the magic he created around our family during this time of year.  I am a
self-proclaimed Christmas junkie.  I love the decorations, the get-togethers, the ugly sweater parties, the music, the reflection, the togetherness, the eggnog, the family traditions, the movies (Oh, the movies!)...I just eat it all up and feel like a little kid inside all over again.

Open N2K to WiFi, Chetco SeaSmart & DMK Yacht Instruments

It took me less than an hour to cable a sample Chetco SeaSmart E-Net to Gizmo's NMEA 2000 network and WiFi router and use the boat's PC to scan for its IP address, which then yielded screens like the "Weather Info" browser page above on both my iPad and Android Incredible phone. Cool!  And if I was actually proficient at the sort of IT stuff represented in that SeaSmart "Network Setup" screen, it probably would have been quicker. Admittedly there are some issues with that data -- Gizmo was not pitched 30

Super light VHF handhelds: Icom M24 vs Standard Horizon HX300

Super light VHF handhelds: Icom M24 vs Standard Horizon HX300

I've been meaning to write about the Icom M24 handheld VHF for some time. While I haven't actually tested this model myself, just holding one at a boat show was a revelation about how light and hand-friendly a full-featured portable marine radio can be these days. Apparently Standard Horizon was also impressed, because today they announced an HX300 model that seems very similar...

Famous Place In Antarctica

10 Most Extreme Places on Earth

Here is a list of the most extreme places on Earth! From the hottest to the coldest place, from the highest to the lowest and many more!

Lut Desert (Iran): hottest place on Earth at 159 °F (71 °C)

Famous Place In Ancient Greece

Below is an article submitted to us by a true expert on Greece, from Greece, Maria Athanasopoulou !

Why would somebody want to have vacations in Greece?

To visit the New Acropolis Museum and understand better the universal claim of the people who know and respect history to return The Marbles of Parthenon home.

To visit also Ancient Olympia, the Epidauros Theatre, Delphi, Knossos, Mycenes, Ancient Pella and Vergina and the Temple of Apollo Epicureus at Phygaleia (near Andritsena).

Famous Place In Amsterdam

Travel Guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands

In Amsterdam there are not that many places of interest, which are well known all over the world. But actually the city itself is a great place of interest: its atmosphere, its international spirit, the spirit of tolerance and, of course, its channels make Amsterdam an outstanding city. If you are going to do sight-seeing there, we strongly advise to include into your program some boating.

Cultural sights in Amsterdam
While speaking about cultural attractions of Amsterdam, it is surely worth noting numerous medieval architectural monuments. Munttoren medieval tower is, definitely, one of the most notable sights of... Read further

Famous Place In Algeria

The tourism sector is a contributor to the gross domestic product of Algeria. The country receives approximately 200,000 tourists every year. To make your stay in the country more memorable, it is best to see the top 10 tourist spots in Algeria.
Monument des Martyrs
Situated at Algiers, Monument des Martyrs is a monument created to commemorate the Algerian war for Independence. The monument features palm leaves and the Eternal Flame shelter. There are statues of soldiers on top of the leaves, which symbolize the struggles of Algerians during the war.

Microsoft sloppy on Duqu workaround

The latest Windows malware, Duqu is getting a lot of attention.
Duqu exploits a previously unknown TrueType font parsing bug in the Windows kernel. The bug exists in all the supported versions of Windows: XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003 and Server 2008. It's a big-time bug too, as it lets bad guys do pretty much anything they want to do on the victims' computer.
While it works on a fix, Microsoft has offered a workaround that prevents access to the buggy component, file t2embed.dll. But Microsoft seems to have been particularly sloppy in explaining their workaround.

Michael Horowitz on Duqu

• Microsoft sloppy on Duqu workaround
• Why Duqu is more dangerous than most people think
• A simple test insures the Duqu workaround is working

I am referring to Microsoft Security Advisory (2639658) Vulnerability in TrueType Font Parsing Could Allow Elevation of Privilege.

Why Duqu is more dangerous than most people think

I don't care who wrote the Duqu virus/trojan.
I don't care if it's related to Stuxnet or not.
I don't care who or what the target of Duqu was.
As a Windows user, what I care most about, is that Duqu exploited a previously unknown bug in Windows regarding TrueType font parsing.
Microsoft says the threat from Duqu is limited. To me, that's too narrow a scope. To me, the issue is not Duqu itself but the TrueType font parsing bug in Windows that it exploited.
The people behind Duqu could exploit this as-yet-unpatched bug again with different software. And the people who wrote Duqu may not be the only humans on the planet who found this new bug in Windows.
Although the bug is not yet fixed, there is a workaround from Microsoft that prevents access to the buggy
code. Although I griped about the workaround last time, it's very important that Windows users install it.

A simple test ensures the Duqu workaround is working

As I've written about in my previous two postings, the Duqu malware/trojan exploits a bug in Windows TrueType font rendering to install itself. A very serious bug too, one that gives malicious software free rein to do anything it wants.
Microsoft is working on a fix, and in the meantime has offered a workaround that blocks access to the buggy software (the T2embed.dll file). All Windows users should install the workaround either by issuing commands from a DOS prompt or by downloading and running a Fix It program from Microsoft.
But how do you know that the workaround is doing its job?
I recently griped about some sloppiness in the Microsoft Security advisory (2639658). Since then, the advisory has been updated twice, the most change being yesterday, November 11th. 

Debugging a broken Internet connection

I was sitting in my living room, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I couldn't access a website. Then another and another. What to do?
Many years have taught me that the hardest part of debugging a computer problem is understanding it. With that in mind, the first thing to do is to narrow down the problem, to find the specific link in the chain that broke. The following steps should help you do just that.
1. Try a different web browser
Any computer that has only one web browser is, in my opinion, mis-configured,  if for no other reason than all things break and having a second (or third) browser available is like a spare tire in the trunk.

Why Windows 7 SP1 may go missing

Back in March, I wrote that there was no rush to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). But that was eight months ago, and it's certainly advisable now. And even back then, I felt that installing it on a new computer was the right approach.
So, imagine my surprise when a new Windows 7 computer refused to acknowledge that Service Pack 1 existed. There were over 70 available Windows patches (the computer was a bit dated), but none were SP1.
Back when Service Pack 1 was released, I recall reading that there were some patches that were highly advisable to install before installing SP1*. Rather than re-research this, I installed about 20 patches and hoped SP1 would show up. Then another 20, then another. Eventually, I installed everything Windows Update offered, except for Internet Explorer 9. Still no Service Pack. 

Asus Transformer Prime: Does quad-core really matter?

This week's announcement of the Asus Transformer Prime marks the start of a new era for Android tablets. Aside from the Prime's sleek design and PC-like transformation potential, the product will be the first tablet to run on a quad-core processor -- specifically, the new Tegra 3 chip made by Nvidia.
Let's face it, though: For most folks, things like processor cores ultimately boil down to a bunch of gobbledygook geek speak. So what does having a quad-core tablet really mean from a user perspective, and will it make a significant difference in your day-to-day life?

Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus: Is this the week?

We're almost halfway through November, the month Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS and its accompanying Galaxy Nexus phone are scheduled to arrive. So where are these tasty treats already?
According to an increasing number of reports, both ICS and the new Nexus could launch within the week.
UPDATE: Android 4.0 and the Galaxy Nexus: My in-depth reviews
The most compelling new evidence comes from tablet maker Notion Ink. The company's CEO posted a blog over the weekend, noticed by the crew over at Android Central, that casually references the 17th as the date to watch for the drop of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich source code.
The significance? Once the source code is out, that means the inaugural version of Ice Cream Sandwich is officially finalized -- and both manufacturers and third-party ROM developers can get to work getting the software ready to run on all sorts of devices.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich source code released

Here we go, gang: Google has just released the source code for the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Android engineer Jean-Baptiste M. Queru posted the news in the "Android Building" area of Google Groups moments ago. From Queru's post:

Over at our Android Open-Source Project git servers, the source code for Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is now available. ...
This is actually the source code for version 4.0.1 of Android, which is the specific version that will ship on the Galaxy Nexus, the first Android 4.0 device. ... Build configurations for other devices will come later.

Queru goes on to note that the release is a large file and may take some time to become available to everyone.

Watch Google's Android event live

Google's got some more big Android news up its sleeve -- and it's only a matter of hours until we get all the gooey details.

Google has an Android event scheduled in Los Angeles for this afternoon (Wednesday, November 16). The event, entitled "These Go To Eleven," appears to be related to the next phase of Google's Google Music service; numerous reports suggest the G-Team will unveil a full-fledged music-purchasing store that's integrated into the Android Market. But there may be another surprise on the way as well.
Remember, Google released the source code to its new Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS earlier this week -- but oddly, we haven't heard any firm details about the launch of its flagship ICS phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. A flagship Nexus device would typically ship around the same time as the new OS, and plenty of unofficial leaks point to the Galaxy Nexus landing this week.

Hands on: Google's Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Google officially unleashed its Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS on Monday, and now, the flagship ICS phone is finally making its debut. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus went on sale in the U.K. Thursday morning and is expected to launch on Verizon Wireless within a matter of days.
I've been spending some hands-on time with the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich this week. I'll be putting together in-depth reviews of the phone and the operating system soon, but I wanted to share some of my early impressions with you now.
Getting to Know the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich
First, I should point out that the Galaxy Nexus unit I have is not the Verizon LTE edition; it's an HSPA+ version of the phone that'll be sold globally. The phone, provided to me on loan from Google, is connected to T-Mobile's network. It could also work with AT&T or any other compatible HSPA+ carrier anywhere in the world.

A snapshot of Android 4.0's cool new photo sharing features

Google's new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is full of interesting surprises. One thing that caught my eye just recently is how easy ICS makes it for you to share photos from your phone.
When you take a photo with Ice Cream Sandwich, it appears as a small thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera app, like it has in past versions of Android. Tapping on the thumbnail brings up a new enlarged viewing screen that has handy icons for all of your connected social services, ranging from bundled apps like Gmail and Google+ (which, yes, is now included as part of the OS) to third-party programs like Dropbox and Twitter.

If you have too many share-ready services to fit in the space, as I already do on the Galaxy Nexus I'm testing, ICS simply makes the list scrollable so you can swipe left or right to see more. Everything's on screen in front of you, though, with no hidden menus or hard-to-find commands.

Famous Place In Alaska

They don't have a zoo in Fairbanks but in Anchorage there is one.
One of the highest building is in the university and one in downtown that's about 10 stories.
Old Navy and American Eagle is a one of a shopping departments.
The Carlson Center and the Big Dipper, for public skating and ice hockey games.
The Carlson Center holds about 5,000 people for the University of Alaska Nanook's hockey games.
There is the famous mountain, Denali. Also the Yukon river, which is really big. The Alaska pipeline.

Famous Place In Alaska

This is one of the Old Navy stores.

Famous Place In Alabama

Famous Place In Alabama

Visit Alabama
There are few places in the American south that can match Alabama for fun on and in the water. Pictures of Alabama beaches don’t do them justice; Alabama beaches are some of the best on the east coast, from the sparkling quartz sands of Orange Beach, with its 225-foot long boardwalk, to the

Famous Place In Allahabad

Famous Place In Allahabad

Sangam

Around 7 km from Civil Lines, overlooked by the eastern ramparts of the fort, wide flood plains and muddy banks protrude towards the sacred Sangam. At the point at which the brown Ganges meets the Greenish Yamuna, pandas (priests) perch on small platforms to perform puja and assist the devout in
their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Beaches and ghats are littered with the shorn hair of pilgrims who