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Every year, lots of young people log on to the internet to check for Canada student visa. Apparently, they want to study in Canada. For you to study in Canada, you basically need to obtain a Canadian study permit. In some cases where your course or study duration is less than 6 months, you won’t necessarily be needing a study permit.
However, it is important you get this study permit before moving to Canada. The reason is; if you decide to continue your studies in another program, you will have to leave Canada then apply for it. I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t want that stress.
Here is the catch; if you have your Canadian study permit before moving to Canada and it expires during the course of your stay there, you can renew the permit within Canada. That really saves you a lot of stress and money of course.
For those who are full-time students duly registered at an accredited higher institution, the study permit can help you work within your school. Also, you can work off-campus, or even as an intern in a firm relating to your major course of study. Very importantly, having a study permit can help you stay back in Canada after your studies and apply for permanent residency.
Application Process For Canadian Study Permit
There are basically two ways you can apply for the Canadian study permit. One is applying online and the other is by a physical paper application. Instructions on how to do that can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, CIC website. Applying online is super faster. Using the paper option takes as long as about 2 times the duration of the online option.
If you choose to apply online (which is faster), you will need to get your credit/debit card ready for online payment. Also, you need electronic copies of the required documents handy. The immigration office in your country will inform you of the necessary documents you’ll be needing. These document requirements vary based on country location.
How To Obtain Canada Student Visa
Step 1. The very first thing and most crucial if you want to get your Canadian student visa is to obtain a formal letter of acceptance from a recognized higher institution in Canada. This does not end here for students who wish to study in Quebec. A certificate of acceptance aka CAQ must be issued to the student by the government. All these requirements can be gotten online so no sweats.
Step 2. When you are done with the above, the next step is to get the Canadian student visa application package. This can be gotten on the CIC website. Alternatively but not recommend is to visit a Canadian visa office or Canadian Embassy in your country to apply. The latter takes longer time and could be really time and energy-consuming.
Step 3. You will be asked some bio-data questions on the CIC website. These questions will let you know if you are eligible to apply or not. You need to answer them correctly in order to get your student visa application package. Do NOT enter wrong information there. Make sure anything you enter it is verifiable.
Step 4. When your result from the questions you were asked are out and you found eligible, you will get a personal checklist code, valid for 60 days. This checklist code is what you will use when submitting your application online. Be sure to print out the page containing the code as well have a soft copy of it for referencing later. This page will also embody a detailed application guide, an estimated tuition fee, the list of crucial documents you will need to submit.
Step 5. Create a MyCIC account when you’re ready to apply. This is where you will enter your personal checklist code supplied to you in step 4. You will then receive your personal document checklist which allows you to upload and send your documents to CIC. You’ll need a printer or a scanner to do this.
Step 6. This is where you submit your application to CIC. Before you submit, ensure that all documents are ready and you have also paid your fees. If all is checked, go ahead and submit.
Step 7. This depends! Some applicants may be invited for an interview in the visa office in their country of residence.
After Applying, What Next?
If your application is approved, you’ll receive a Port of Entry (POE) Letter of Introduction, while students from countries which require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and/or a temporary residence visa will be issued these if required. The eTA will be linked to your passport. It is important that you travel with the passport you used when you applied for your study permit. The eTA will be valid for five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Present these along with your passport, proof of your finances and your letter of acceptance (and any other documents that you’ve been advised to take) to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Canada, who will then issue your Canadian study permit and allow you access into Canada.
Wishing you all the best as you apply for your Canada student visa. Remember, sharing is caring, share this post to enlighten others.
Are you in Nigeria or planning on visiting Nigeria but have no clue of what meals to try on? here are some sweet flavored Nigerian delicacy that will make you come back for more.
Nigeria is an independent country in West Africa. The country is famous for its diverse cultures, natural resources and fast-growing population. Nigeria is in fact, the most populous country in all of African countries. With a population of over 200 million people, you can be rest assured that, you can never get tired from having a taste of the different delicacy derived from the various cultures.
1) Jollof Rice/Nigerian Jollof Rice
This delicacy right here is called Jollof Rice, the Nigerian Jollof Rice to be precise. it is called the Nigerian Jollof because, Jollof Rice is also found in Ghana (Ghana Jollof Rice), in Cameroon, in Togo, Congo etc. Each of the country’s Jollof Rice is different from each other via the ingredients and in the ways/method in which they are prepared.
If you are interested in the Nigerian Jollof Rice, you have to be specific but of course, if you are in Nigeria you can be rest assured that, in restaurants, parties, meetings and events what you will find is the Nigerian Jollof rice.
The Nigerian Jollof Rice is made using the following ingredients. Rice grains, fresh tomatoes/tomato paste, Bell peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, onions, ginger, garlic, salt, bay leaves (optional), chicken or meat, thyme, crayfish, curry powder, black pepper or Magi, and cooking oil or butter.
The meal can be eaten alongside with cream or plain salad, fried plantain, and fresh juice or water if you like.
2) Fried Rice/Nigerian Fried Rice
This right here is called the Nigerian Fried Rice. Other country’s meal can look like this but guarantee they won’t taste the same. Also, the Nigerian Fried Rice is different from the Nigerian Jollof rice in so many ways. The method of preparation and the ingredients even the final taste and aroma are different.
The Fried rice is prepared using the following ingredients:
Rice grains, chicken/meat, beef liver, onions, scallions (Green Onions), curry powder, thyme, salt, magi, mixed vegetables (such as Carrots, sweet corn, sweet Peas, Green Beans, broccoli), crayfish, and cooking oil or butter.
The Fried Rice can be eaten with salad, eggs, fried plantain, fried chicken, and juice or water.
3) The Precious Akara & Akamu
Akara, called Beans-buns in English while Akamu aka, Pap is referred to as cereal pudding in English.
The both food combination is very famous in Nigeria due to the fact that, the Beans-buns (Akara) which is made from Beans contains protein and together with the cereal pudding (Akamu) which is made from Maize or millet contains vitamin B and C are both considered a very important meal for the human body. Also, Akara and Akamu are very affordable, easy to find anywhere in Nigeria (in both the rural and urban area). Akamu is easy to make and can be eaten mainly for breakfast.
Akamu can be eaten with milk and sugar/honey. While Akara can be eaten with hot fried pepper or dried pepper if you like.
4) Pounded Yam and Afang Soup
This delicacy right here is a combination of Pounded yam and a soup called the Afang soup. The pounded Yam is made from Yam, a source of fiber which is rich in Potassium and Manganese. The Afang soup on the other hand contain some important ingredients such as waterleaf, Ukazi leaf (called Wild Spinach in English), periwinkles which are all good for increasing blood circulation, and supports metabolism.
Other ingredients for the Afang Soup include Meat/chicken, palm oil, Stock-fish, dried fish, crayfish, Snail, scotch bonnet pepper, magi, onions, garlic, and ginger.
Pounded Yam especially is very famous in Nigeria because of its amazing taste and for the fact that, the Pounded Yam can be served with a variety of Nigerian Soups such as the famous Ogbono soup, Vegetable soup, Egusi soup, Okra soup etc.
5) The Nigerian Suya
The Nigerian Suya aka the life of the party is the most famous party delicacy in Nigeria. Suya although commonly eaten at nights is a meal that is present in almost all the party events in Nigeria. Suya is a spicy snack made with either meat or fish. The meat or fish is dressed with spices such as a mixed ginger, garlic, dried pepper, dried onions and black pepper or magi and then barbequed on a skewer.
If you are in Nigeria and you just want to eat Suya then it is likely to find Suya at the nigh time usually at the Suya Joints or by the road side or even in restaurants.
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) after diversifying its economy has been profiting both from petroleum & gas resources as well as tourism and foreign investments. Dubai which is considered the second wealthiest Emirate in the UAE after Abu Dhabi (the capital) has been equipped to meet the modern needs and taste of tourism. The city has lot of infrastructures that provides extraordinary experiences to tourists and business visit which includes supplicated hotels that define luxury and class.
The Address Downtown Hotel
Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai
The Address Downtown Hotel is situated in the second tallest building in the very center of Dubai. This location is one of the major advantages of the hotel because, it provides tourists with easy access to most of the Dubai’s best attractions such as the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, Dubai Aquarium and close distance to other places in Dubai.
The hotel offers several room options to meet visitors needs depending on their budget. Visitors can choose between he Signature Spa Suit Fountain view, Studio Residence, One Bedroom Residence City view, One Bedroom Residence Burj view, Two Bedroom Residence view, Deluxe, Premier, and Club Rooms which provides a luxurious accommodation together with the exciting view of Dubai.
The Burj Al Arab Hotel
Location: Jumeirah St, Dubai
If you want to experience luxury then Burj Al Arab in Dubai is the right place for you. The hotel has a lot of features and amenities that you won’t find in other hotels in Dubai and probably in the world.
The Burj Al Arab hotel due to its architectural innovations (including the man-made beach and infinity pool terrace at 180 meters high), a helicopter landing spot, exquisite dining hall, and spectacular spa, is regarded as “a global icon of Arabian luxury.”
The hotel has been designed in an exclusive modern design for business, family, lovers vacation including exclusive meetings and wedding events. The Helicopter landing spot can also be used as a romantic spot for weddings or wedding proposers depending on what kind of romantic and memorable experience you want to have.
The Palace Downtown Hotel
Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai
The Palace Downtown Hotel also have a location advantage by been close to Dubai’s best attractions especially the Dubai Fountain and the Lake surrounding the Burj Khalifa. The hotel design is built to provide visitors with the taste of the Arabian royalty. There are different room options to choose from depending on the budget but the real taste of luxury comes with the Imperial Suite which is about “500 square meters of decadence”
The Atlantis Hotel at The Palm
Location: Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
the Palm is Dubai’s first man-made island. The hotel is famous for hosting several celebrities and stars such as Kim Kardashian, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron and others. The hotel’s target is to give visitors a taste of luxury in all of its glory. Everything about this hotel is luxury, classy, royalty, supplicated and breathtaking.
From the Signature Suites which has a bedroom view of an aquarium filled with about 65,000 marine animals whereby you just sit in your room and all time, watch the marine animals swim around in a beautiful and colorful aquarium to the day to night fun with different kinds of events and fun activities to engage in. Every guest has their own personal chef at their disposer 24/7.
With the right kind of budget (having the money to spend), a visit to any of these hotels guarantee a life-time experience of luxury and class. Don’t forget to take photos because photos are the proof for such kind of moments and memories.
Most times, people just imagine that Africa is home to deserts, jungles, forests and Savannah thus, many people’s impression of places to visit in Africa includes the Safari experience such as the Safari tour to Maasai Mara, the experience of the Sahara Dunes in Morocco, the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana, Mount Mulanje in Malawi, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Lekki Conservation Center in Nigeria.
However, Africa also have a lot of exotic seashores that can be very fascinating for individuals, families or lover’s vacation.
1) The Cape Verde Islands
Location: Sal beach in Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Cape Verde is one of the significant islands on the West African coast of Africa. With a focus on tourism and foreign investment, the island has been assembled in a way to satisfy the tastes of tourists from the white and sprawling sand to the sparkly crystal water and the neatness of the beach environment as well as the boat tour and the water sport activities. One of the best places to visit while on the Island is the Sal beach (Sal meant salt in Portuguese language), located in the main town of Santa Maria. The Sal beach is one of the popular visited places on the Island because of its beautiful pastel colored houses.
2) The Comoros Island
Location: Comoros Beach
The Comoros island is off the coast of East Africa known for its peace and tranquility. This is definitely a destination for relaxation, reflection and water sport. In case you are worried that your vacation date might not fall in summer. Well the Comoros island got your back because, you can actually visit Comoros and the beaches anytime given that, Comoros has only two seasons of hot & humid which happen from November to April, and the dry season from May to October.
3) The Mahe Island
Location: Seychelles
Seychelles located in Eastern coast of Africa; the Mahe Island in Seychelles is the largest among others. Named after Bertrand-Francois Mahe de La Bourbonnais, (a French governor of Isle de France, currently Mauritius), the island is beautiful with a lot of mountains and gorgeous beaches. There are also a lot of exotic and fancy hotels with beautiful atmosphere for love and relaxation on the Island.
4) The Pralin Island
Location: Seychelles
The Praslin Island is the second largest island in Seychelles. The island was formerly used as a hideout place for most rich Arab-merchants and other business people even politicians, but currently, the island has been expanded to include all tourists. The island holds more hotels, beaches and interesting restaurants
5) Seal Island
Location: Near Cape Town in South Africa
Located along the Southern coast of Africa, the Seal islands holds gorgeous crystal blue Indian Ocean and amazing beaches. The island is named Seal island due to the amount of Cape fur seals found on the island. If you are a lover of nature, then you might want to have the wonderful experience the view that Seal island has or even taking a walk along the lovely beaches.
Is it ignorance, sarcasm, a mockery, or affront when people ask or make statements like, “are you from Africa? Where is Africa, what country is that?”
Regardless of the reasons, the knowledge of Africa as a continent is universal which everyone ought to know, or should know. In fact, Africa is too ancient, too beautiful, too blessed, too big to be mistaken as a country. Therefore, it is worth the effort to summarize what this amazing continent, Africa is all about once more as many have done before now.
Number of countries in Africa
Among the 7 continents in world, Africa has the highest number of countries (54 countries) followed by Europe (51 countries), Asia (50 countries), North America (23 countries), Australia (14 countries), South America (12 countries), and Antarctica (0 country).
Africa is the second largest by land area (30,370,000 km2) and also the second largest by population with more than 1.3 billion people.
The continent currently holds about 54 independent countries divided geographically from North, West, East, South and Central/Middle Africa. This division was done by the UN (United Nations) Division Statistics.
Northern African Countries
The countries in the North of Africa are 7 in number. These are Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
Western African Countries
The Western side of Africa has a total number of 17 countries. These are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Eastern African Countries
The Eastern part of Africa has the highest number of Countries which are a total number of 19 countries. These are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Reunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Southern African Countries
There are only a total number of 5 countries in the Southern part of Africa. These are Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland.
Central/Middle African Countries
These are a group of 9 countries such as Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome & Principle.
All the African Countries and their flags
Finally, Africa a continent with such a large population, land area and resources including a large number of independent Countries should never be called or mistaken a country. Africa is a proud continent. Its Pride comes from been able to stand strong in beauty, natural resources and human capital after a long term slavery, colonialism, and all kinds of human cruelty.
If you have ever been rejected a U.S visa maybe once, or twice or you are planning to visit the U.S and will likely need to get a visa from the USA embassy then you might want to consider getting acquainted with these Five simple ways of achieving a successful visa interview.
1) Dressing
Dress well and properly
The embassy is an official place meaning that, your dressing style should at least have a formal look in-between. This formal look should reflect the kind of visa that you are applying for.
If you have a visa appointment at the U.S embassy, your dressing matters. Choose what you wear wisely because at the U.S embassy, an interviewer can see everyone up in line before the interview and clothes sometimes can reveal your personality if or not you are the kind of person to be allowed into their country.
Don’t forget to wear perfume
It is one thing to look good and another thing to smell good. If an interviewer can’t withstand an unpleasant smell, they are prone to discharge you quickly with less questions which wouldn’t give you the opportunity to prove why you worth a visa.
2) Greetings
Greetings work like magic
Greetings are very important in our daily lives as human beings because, greetings depict courtesy, and respect for one another. greetings can create a good impression, establish a good rapport for any conversation.
At the U.S embassy, most interviewers are used to greeting people first like “welcome sir/Ma’am” or, “good day sir/Ma’am” depending on the time of the interview. The best way is to greet the interviewer first. That gives the impression that you know what you are doing, you know why you are here. Such greetings can relieve your tension and prepare you to answer questions.
3) Sincerity towards the purpose of travel
The U.S embassy is very kin with the purpose of travel. In fact, this is the main reason why applicants are called for interview. Determining the truth from applicants about the purpose of their travel to the U.S is the hardest job for most interviewers at the U.S embassy.
The reason most people get rejected for visa even though they are been sincere about the purpose of their travel is because, most interviewers from their previous experience of interviewing applicants have gathered some data about when an applicant is lying and what they do when they lie etc. To change that perception, you need to be acquainted with the purpose of your travel and your response should show some level of confidence about why you should be granted the visa.
Finally, if you have a relative in U.S, please do not lie that you don’t.
4) Face contact / face to face communication
When you are at the U.S embassy, you might want to drop your cultural norms for example, in some culture, respect is shown when one doesn’t look other people face to face in a conversation.
After exchanging greetings with the interviewer, the next thing is to always look the interviewer face to face at all times. This proves to the interviewer that; an applicant is aware that they are at the embassy for an interview and they are giving respect to the interview and the interviewer.
5) Be a good listener
When you are in front of the interviewer at the U.S embassy, always pay attention to questions before answering. Paying attention to the question will lead to a good answer but of course sometimes, an applicant can be tensed and stutter. It is okay to be tensed, the interviewers know when you are been sincere yet you are tensed because its your first time.
The best way to calm down is to pay attention to the question, digest it before giving an answer. If you don’t understand the question don’t be scared to ask the interviewer to repeat (you won’t be penalized).
In a nutshell, the best way to achieve a successful visa interview at the U.S embassy is to dress well, exchange greetings, be sincere about your purpose of travel, always look the interviewer face to face, and listen attentively to the interviewer.
Dubai is one of the 7 emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Unlike Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain, Dubai has been drawing the world’s attention to itself due to its massive constructions such as skyscrapers and tall buildings, its culinary flavors of over 200 cultures and many more adventurous packages.
Knowing where to visit in a city or a country before visiting will save you a lot of troubles with time and money factor. Knowing the best time, dates and seasons for the purpose of your trip is even better. While focusing on tips on how to tour around Dubai with a low budget, here is a list of striking and glamorous places to visit in Dubai.
The Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Dubai, renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, is truly the beauty and the most famous point of tourist attraction of the city. The building has 829.8 meters making it the tallest building in the world.
What even makes it special is the fact that, the building has an observation deck on the 128 floors from which the beauty of Dubai (the desert on one side and the sea on the other side) can be viewed from the skyscraper. The view is more beautiful and mesmerizing at night due to the city-lights panoramas.
You might want to buy the ticket of tour for the Burj Khalifa online on time for a better price via https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/. Buying the ticket will also save you the stress of queue for buying ticket at the observation deck or any other place in the building. The best touring day is Monday to Thursdays. Weekends are extremely busy.
The Dubai Mall
the Dubai Mall. Source: Shutter stock
The Dubai Mall is a very glamorous mall very close to the Burj Khalifa. In fact, the Mall location in a way, provides entrance to the Burj Khalifa. Mall has over 1,200 shops and about 150 restaurants, an indoor theme park, gaming zone, cinema complex, ice-skating rink, internal waterfall, and a very big Aquarium that has an Underwater Zoo.
Aside the beauty of the mall, the mall has been attracting people from all over the world due to the Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February and the Dubai Summer Surprise Festival in July and August at the mall where things can be bought extremely cheaply for reselling or for personal use.
If you planning a trip to Dubai to shop, you might want to plan your trip within the above month in order to save more money. While shopping, you can take a look around the Mall’s Aquarium.
The Dubai Aquarium
Dubai Aquarium
The Dubai Aquarium is located inside of the Dubai mall. Consequently, one can easily take a break from shopping to touring around the aquarium which have over 33,000 aquatic animals with about 140 different species. the aquarium which can hold up to 10 million liters of water has provisions for Shark diving and Shark walker, Cage snorkeling, Scuba diving.
While you can visit the aquarium any day, the best time is between 10 am to 5 pm.
The Dubai Fountain
Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain, very close to the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, is a performing fountain. Performing fountain? Yes, the fountain dance around in a choreograph-like system dance with a lot of sparkles of different colored lights and a groovy music. A lot of people gather around to watch this amazing view while others can book to ride inside the water around dancing fountain. The best day to visit the fountain is Saturdays to Thursdays and the best time to visit the fountain is evenings.
The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium and the Dubai Fountain are close to each other, making it easier to have experience of everything at once. If you leave your hotel, holiday home or family house (whatever the accommodation option) very early in the morning, you can have all of these experience in just a day.
She is a mother, she is a sister, she is a wife, she is an entrepreneur, she is a caretaker, she is a professional, she is a boss. Whatever the case, women are unique and special beings due to what they represent and the role they play in the society that has ensured peace, stability, and the progress of homes, nations globally.
However, the abuse on women never stops. The focus has been on violence such as napping, physical attacks, dangerous stalking or harassment, and sexual abuse which has been on the rise despite police patrol, despite surveillance cameras, despite the laws against the act.
In fact, the National Sexual Violence Report Center established that, “majority of female victims of completed or attempted rape first experienced such victimization early in life, with 81.3% (nearly 20.8 million victims) reporting that it first occurred prior to age 25.”
While this exposes the danger that lots of women face at early age or at any stage of life, the statistics also reviews that, there is a need to take measures to protect women from such violence. To this end, Lipstick stun gun, cell phone stun gun, smack key-chain stun gun is an invention for self-defense for women who feel the need to have it, use it, and get to safety.
The Lipstick Stun Gun
Lipstick Stun Gun
The lipstick stun guns are made in the shape of a lipstick-like tube. It is not an actual gun per say but a device that act “as a deterrent and, then, shock.” When in use, the lipstick and other Stun guns “can disable an attacker temporarily a non-lethal, high-voltage electric shock” said Women on Guard.
Because, it looks like a lipstick, it means you can carry it anywhere everywhere and you can even recharge it when the power runs low. Disguised as a lipstick and relatively low ($30 USA dollars), it is alleged can help women for self-defense.
Cell Phone Stun Gun
Cell Phone Stun Gun
This design is made like cell phones but again they are not actual guns and they are not cell phones either. The idea is to disguise that you carry a weapon like device with you. This particular Stun gun “has the highest voltage” more than others and it is easy to carry around.
The Razor Stun Gun
Razor Stun Gun
This particular design takes the shape of a car key especially for the safety of women that gets napped while trying to drive or while packing their cars or anything related to isolated environment. the device has a “built-in 130dB alarm and a light” to alert others that you are in danger should self-defense fails.
A key chain Stun Gun
Key Chain Stun Gun
This design is also made like a car key. The device has “22 million Volts and can be concealed in the palm of your hand, purse or pocket.” Basically, the Stun Gun shape can be anything in the future but the idea is to keep it simple, less expensive and easy to carry in disguise.
The question is, do women really need it, does it really serve the purpose of self-defense like it should, or can rather put the woman in more danger via her resistance.
Women on guard reassure that, the product has been reviewed by many buyers and that man or woman, “personal security is important to everyone” and “the best self-defense product is their Stun Guns.”
To fight off the global pandemic and help COVID-19 patients, Kochi-based Asimov Robotics, a company working under the Maker Village of Kerala start-up mission, has unveiled their innovative robots, which are to be deployed in hospitals to provide assistance to the elderly, disabled, and sick people, especially the COVID-19 patients in isolation wards.
Asimov Robotics claims that “doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers are unable to provide care during disease outbreaks without the risk of getting infected by the quarantined patient. Thus, the aim of the innovation is to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by providing robots to care for the covid-19 patients inside isolation wards.
Sayabot design
Sayabot
The Sayabot is a care-giving robot. The robot has a face and gesture recognition as well as an autonomous navigation capability which allows it to simply navigates in indoor areas.
What makes this particular robot unique is the presence of an NLP (natural language processing), which allows the robot to intelligently converse with humans through voice and text. The robot has dexterous arms and hands that allow the robot to make human-like gestures and interactions.
Unfortunately, the Sayabot design was considered too big to fit in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), thus hindering healthcare workers during busy hours. Alternatively, a “Karmi-bot” design was created.
“Karmi-bot” design
“Karmi-bot”
This robot design is small, easy to handle, lightweight, has an autonomous remote control, has a detachable container with a self-disinfection facility of used items, self-charging, and can video stream as well as video conference.
The robot is designed with “a tray that can carry both food and medicines and an automatic disinfectant sprayer for cleaning the floor.” The bot can take food and medicines of about 25 kg for 5 patient beds.
Asimov Robotics also added that their robotic innovation will not only cover healthcare but “has a wide array of capabilities that make it work in airports, hotels, education and training, or any human environment.”
Are you in Turkey, or planning a short transit layover in Turkey and wondering where to visit in Turkey?
Turkey has many sophisticated places to visit that can make your stay worth it.
As one of the biggest aquarium complexes of the world, Antalya Aquarium offers inspiration, entertainment and education all at once.
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey is a friendly country located on a crossroad between Europe and Asia. It is quite interesting how this particular country has been gifted with a space and possessions in more than one continent. The East Thrace in Turkey is a part of Europe while the Anatolian peninsula is a part of Asia divided by the sea of Marmara.
Bosphorus Bridge
Bosphorus Bridge
Located in Istanbul, the Bosphorus bridge connects Asia and Europe together thus in the same city, you have the European side and the Asian side of Istanbul. Surrounding the bridge are nice and supplicated historic buildings and restaurants with nice cuisine.
Part of the Bosphorus, there are also boat cruise usually every summer, sometimes in spring season too. The boats can be as private as One person booking or more persons. It tours round the water, under the bridge and the surroundings for about 30 minutes or more.
Cappadocia balloon tour
Cappadocia balloon tour
There are more than 10 companies that make ballon tour in Cappadocia and they include Skyway Balloons, Atmosfer Balloons, Royal Balloon, Cappadocia Balloons, Anatolian Balloons, Voyager Balloons, Göreme Balloons, Göreme Balloons, Ürgüp Balloons, Cappadocia Balloon Turca, Sultan Balloons, Kaya Balloons.
Pamukkale
Pamukkale
Located in Denizli in the Aegean region, the Pamukkale (in Turkish) means “cotton castle” is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing water.
The Pamukkale was formed by calcium deposits from the hot spring in the area. The site is beautiful and the water is breathtaking especially when you walk barefoot from the base to the top
Konyaalti Beach
Konyaalti Beach
The Konyaalti is located on the East of Antalya old town center. The beach has a lot of relaxation facilities but sun loungers and umbrellas have to be rented.
Fathiye
Fathiye
Located in Fathiye is a tourist attraction due to the mountainous view.
Antalya Aquarium
The Antalya Aquarium is the world’s biggest tunnel aquarium consisting of aquarium and “snow world” closed area. It has 64 Tanks with a water volume of 6800 cubic meters.
Concerns about the safety of passengers on flight in the aftermath of the global pandemic (COVID-19) has been on the rise. There is the need for the compulsory use of face masks and it has become essential that passengers need to maintain a distance of approximately six feet or two meters from others.
As part of the solution to the safety of passengers, especially the economic fliers, an Italian firm Aviointeriors known to have been producing aircraft cabin interiors and passengers’ seats for over 40 years, has come up with an interesting new seat design that would best ensure a safe distance between passengers.
Janus and Glassafe Seats Design
The two new seat designs were called the “Janus seat” and the “Glassafe seat”. Plans for the both seat designs were released by Aviointeriors on the 20th of this month (April 2020).
source: Aviointeriors
The “Janus seats” contain three seats in a row that prevents passengers from directly facing each other in a close proximity. The middle seat is made to face the back while the rest of the seats face the front thus, it was called a “two face Janus”. Each seat has a shield around it believed to have been “made of transparent material” that act to “prevent breath propagation”
The “Glassafe seats” has some protective shield that not only separates passengers but “to reduce the probability of contamination by virus or any other.”
Aviointeriors told CNN that many airlines have already started showing interest in both the Jenus and the Glassafe seat designs thus, the company is currently going through the engineering design steps. In fact, the company believes and promised to deliver the newly designed seats within 6 months.
Although the company has acknowledged the weight nature of the “Glassafe” design but they insist, having such a design is better than flying with an empty middle seat.
Satisfied that both designs are suitable for narrow and wide body aircraft, the company went ahead to file patent applications for the both designs.
For you to be on this post, it simply means you are seeking easy ways to migrate to Canada and as such, you want to know the Canada Visa Application process. Well, you are in the right place because we will be giving you a step by step guide on how to apply.
It will interest you to know that Canada offers amazing opportunities for immigrants who are seeking a better life. Canada has friendly immigration policies; a super-skilled workforce; an excellent standard of living as well as very good health care. As they say, health is wealth.
Canada has flexible immigration policies. However, if you don’t know how to go about the Canada Visa Application, your application could be delayed or even bounced. The Canadian Visa is what gives you the right to move about in the country without fear or intimidation. So, f you don’t have a visa, entering Canada is impossible.
What Are The Types Of Canadian Visa?
This question above is very crucial because when you understand the types of Visa Canada offers, you can make a good choice on which to go for. Canadian Government offers Visas in two major categories. They are;
Permanent Residence Visa: As the name implies, this category is for those who plan to stay in Canada permanently. So, the Federal Skilled Worker; Canadian Class Experience; Provincial nomination program, and the Federal skilled trades program offers permanent residency paths through the Express Entry.
Temporary Residence Visa: This is for foreigners who intend to stay in Canada for a short period of time. Under this category, you can find Visas such as; student visa, visitor visa, business persons and business delegations visa, diplomatic visa, intending organ donor visa. Note: Temporary Residence Visa may be single or multiple-entry. How so? A single-entry temporary visa allows you to stay in Canada for not more than 6 months. On the other hand, a multiple-entry visa gives the immigrant the opportunity to stay for up to 6 months at a time and it’s valid for 10 years.
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
For you to be eligible for Canada Visa Application, you MUST fulfil the below;
Availability of funds to take care of your self during your stay.
You do not possess any security or health risk.
Should be able to convince the immigration officer you will honour your obligations.
You must have NEVER been banned from entering Canada.
What Are Canadian Visa Requirements?
The Canada Visa Requirements are listed below;
Fill and complete the appropriate form pertaining to your interest on the IRCC official website.
Two passport photographs as recommended by IRCC
A valid copy of your passport
Fill and complete the VFS consent form.
Proof of funds
English or French proficiency
Processing fee receipt
Reputable medical history
Invitation letter detailing the purpose of your visit, and details of your host.
A self-addressed return courier envelope
Proof of ties to your home country
Biometrics may be required
What Is Canada Visa Processing Time?
It is important to note that when doing your Canada Visa Application, there is no definite timeframe for it to process. However,? there are lots of variables that could slow down or speed up the processing time. Some factors that can affect the pace of processing are; country of residence, the queue of applications, the accuracy of data submitted, verification of your data, etc. However, Express Entry is one of the fastest to process. It usually takes a maximum of 6 months.
Where Can I Apply For Canada Visa?
So, you may be asking in your heart, how then do I apply. Good question! There are basically two ways to apply. You can apply online via the IRCC Official Website. You will be needing a scanner, hard and soft copies of the essential documents required.
The other option(which is recommended) is to apply through a Global Visa Application Centre available in Canadian embassies or consulates.
Submitting Your Passport
When you are notified to submit your passport, you are to submit your passport along with the request letter through the Canada Visa Application Center in your home country.
Note: If you are sending your passport to the same visa application center where you provided your biometrics, you are NOT required to pay for passport transmission charges. Also, you have the option of picking up your passport yourself, or through an authorized representative, or through a self-addressed return courier envelope.
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With the continual erosion of internet privacy and the rising level of security threats, more people are now turning to virtual private networks. VPNs encrypt your internet traffic, making it invisible to third parties like surveillance agencies, your internet provider, and the network admin. Plus, they protect your devices from hackers and the risks associated with public WiFi networks. Keep reading because https://privacyspark.com/ is going to give you key details on how to stay anonymous online.
How VPNs Work
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a channel that allows you
to browse the internet with enhanced security and privacy. It also gives you
the ability to get around content as well as censorship restrictions.
Typically, a VPN works by establishing an encrypted connection between your device or
computer and a VPN server. This encrypted connection is often considered as a
protected ‘tunnel’ through which users can access everything on the internet
while appearing to be in the same location as the server they’re connected to.
This technology gives you a high level of online anonymity, allows you to access everything online without restrictions, and provides you with enhanced security. VPNs will encrypt and secure your online traffic, whilst also unblocking content from various parts of the world.
Without a good VPN, everything you do on the internet is
traceable to your physical location as well as the device you’re using. Every
device which connects to the internet comes with a unique IP address that can
be altered by the VPN server you’re utilizing.
Since most VPN providers have servers located all over the world, you’ll
have access to numerous connection possibilities.
The Benefits
There are many reasons why you may want to consider utilizing
a VPN and these include:
Surfing the internet without exposing your real IP address as
well as your geo-location.
Adding an extra level of privacy and security by encrypting
your online activity.
Preventing your ISP (Internet Service Provider), governments,
third parties, and network administrators from spying on your internet
activities.
Unblocking websites and accessing content that’s restricted
to specific geographic locations.
Bypassing censorship by getting around regional restrictions.
Browsing the internet
with peace of mind.
Protecting yourself from
hackers whenever you’re connected to public WiFI connections in airports,
cafes, and hotels.
Their Legality
VPNs are absolutely legal. They’re designed to help users
protect their online privacy and security. Most businesses are now utilizing
VPNs – and that won’t change any time soon.
Nonetheless, there are few exceptions in places such as the
United Arab Emirates, where the use of virtual private networks is currently
restricted. But still, the laws in these countries don’t outlaw the VPN itself.
Rather, it restricts the use of VPNs to bypass the state censorship efforts.
China and Russia have also attempted to ban certain VPNs- but
these measures typically fail, because of the fact that VPN traffic can be
hidden to appear like regular HTTPS traffic.
Conclusion
VPNs are routinely utilized by businesses across the globe
for network security. Thus, you’ll never witness an outright ban on all VPNs
since they’re absolutely necessary for both businesses as well as individual
security. All you need is to shop around for reputable providers such as NordVPN, VyprVPN, CyberGhost, and
ExpressVPN, who offer reliable products.
With the advancement of the digital world, our data has been digitized too. Now, we have our important data in our phones, laptops, and tablets, etc. Sometimes, we need to convert one format to another and this task can be challenging, time-consuming, and troublesome in the absence of file converters.
If you think that you have to buy numerous file converters for different formats then trust me it’s not like that.
The Top 5 Online Free Converters
There are countless online free file converters are available for every format which you can use without spending money. By being free if you feel, these online converters are not reliable then you are not right. These are not only trust-worthy but also don’t compromise on quality.
Prism Video Converter
It is one of the top online converters which convert video into other formats in an easy way. It is straightforward to use because it has a simple interface. It can convert the videos into many formats within no time.
This online converter converts many files at a time. In the conversion of video files through prism video converter, you can adjust settings such as; compression, resolution, and encoder rates, etc.
It allows the user to change the size of your video and add watermark as well. Text overlay and rotation of the videos are also possible.
This is an easy-to-use online converter which is the right choice for any type of file format. It enables you to convert various formats like
Video
Audio
Images
Documents
PDF
Archive
eBooks, etc.
It is suitable to use in home as well as in office. If you have a lot of data to be converted then you have to purchase its monthly or yearly packages.
Freemake Video Converter
Freemake video converter is also included in the list of the best video converters. It supports many languages to provide convenience to users. It is compatible with Windows operating system.
You can download the videos for conversion for different websites like Facebook, YouTube as well as from your computer. Its process of conversion is not complicated so anyone can use it.
It also offers you some features like editing, resizing, compressing the video, etc. Unprotected DVDs are also ripped by using this free converter.
7-PDF Maker
It is an online converter through which you can convert many formats into PDF like;
Documents
Images
Math
AutoCAD
This file converter is straightforward to use so you can transform your files into PDF without any difficulty. It doesn’t provide you many features but it is an ideal free converter for a compact PDF conversion.
Go4Convert
It is the online converter through which you can convert various formats into EPUB. For example;
Word to EPUB
PDF to EPUB
HTML to EPUB
MOBI to EPUB
Text to EPUB
It gives you the convenience to convert more than one file simultaneously without compromising the quality. In the conversion procedure, all the data, images, graphics, tables, columns, and hyperlinks, etc. are saved.
If your TV doesn’t allow you surf the net, stream videos from top streaming services available, feature inbuilt app and play games without a console, chances are that you are using an outdated Television, and your television isn’t smart. Smart TV’s are the latest technological trend. Thanks to thoughtful innovation, you don’t need to spend the extra cash, in purchasing a new Smart TV, in other to gain access to the features mentioned above, there is a way you can convert your old PC to a smart TV, saving you cost. Apart from converting your old PC to a smart TV, in other to save cost, you can also convert any digital TV to a smart TV. In this article, we explore a comprehensive tutorial on how to convert your old PC to a smart TV.
The steps to converting your old PC to smart TV is pretty basic, steps are very easy. Before you can convert your old PC to smart TV, your old PC should be under the HTPC category. Which means it should be a theater personal computer.
A computer that falls in the category of HTPC, is a regular computer with HDMI and audio outputs. These ports help you create a media link between your old pc and your Television. If connected correctly, you will be able to transmit audio and video from your PC to your television seamlessly. This way your old PC will once again gain relevance.
Still on computers under the HTPC category, if your PC falls under the category of HTPC. You will be able to use your computer as a smart TV, allowing you to watch Netflix and Amazon prime videos.
Using your old PC as a smart TV doesn’t actually require much. All you need are moderate specs enough to push your PC without any form of lag. If you currently experience lag on your PC, you are advised to upgrade the RAM and storage of your computer, before proceeding to use your old PC as a smart TV. You would also be needing a strong internet connection, to ensure streaming goes smoothly.
There you have it – a comprehensive tutorial on how to convert your old pc to a smart TV. if you have questions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.
Action movies, essentially are movies that feature a whole of fighting, actual combat, intense suspense, the kind of movies you would squeeze your sofer for. These movies usually feature a lot of film tricks, making the movie unreal. Despite this fact, there is still a large number of people who clamor for such movies, owing to the intrigue. If you belong to that group, here is a list of popular action movies reviews. Action movies featured in this article, have been handpicked, and are totally worth checking out.
1. Avengers Endgame
The Avengers Endgame is one of the most top grossing films to make hit, after the Wakanda movie. The Avengers Endgame features the appearance of most of the Wakanadan stars, who help save the world from annihilation.
Tony Stark in space, without food or water, Tonystark sends a message to pepper potts, as his oxygen supply diminishes. Thor, Black Widow, Captain America, and Bruce Banner — must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown. Thor is defeated and the world escapes annihilation.
2. John Wick 3: Parabellum
Since its first series, John wick has appealed to many movie-loving people. John wick depicts a character, who is hunted globally, for a bounty of 14 million US dollars. John Wick is a victim is a member of the high table, who ordered the open contract. In this film, John wick is seen constantly defeating the assassins sent to kill him.
3. Cold Pursuit
Cold pursuit tells the story of a snowplow driver, who was awarded the award for the citizen of the year, by the authorities in his town glitzy Colorado ski. Nels son was murdered by a drug kingpin, this leaves him determined to dismantle the cartel, using everything at his disposal.
4. Shazam
Shazam tells the story of a 14-year-old foster kid that turned into a superhero THE SHAZAM. His new status as a superhero was facilitated by an ancient wizard. The Shazam character reveals the adult version of himself, allowing the kid to perform what other kids of his age are unable to do. The kid assumes the body of a ripped and godlike figure.
5. Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla tells the story of the war of god-sized monsters fighting against a crypto-zoological agency. Godzilla collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. Many people thought these super species were mere myths, they rise again as they vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
6. Rambo: Last Blood
The popular movie Rambo tells the story of a vicious fighter who is bent on fighting his way through human traffickers and drug lords, with the aim of rescuing a young girl abducted near the U.S – Mexican Border.
7. The New Mutants
This movie tells the story of new mutants that emerges after the former X-men crew becomes inactive. These new mutants have superpowers, that have been innate in them since birth. If you loved the original X-men movie, you are certainly going to love the X-Men, this movie.
8. Hobbs & Shaw
Born out of the popular Fast and Furious movie, Hobs and Shaw is a movie, that tells the story focusing on Johnson’s US Diplomatic Security Agent Luke Hobbs forming an unlikely alliance with Statham’s Deckard Shaw.
9. Bridges
Bridges tell the story of a New York Police Department detective ( Chadwick Boseman), who is obliged to capture cop killers, that killed a pair of cops in his department. Chadwick uncovers a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As he continues his search, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 BRIDGES to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
10. Abduction
Abduction tells the story of a man who steps out of a park fountain in Ho Chi Minh City, unable to recall his origin, where he came from. He wanders around the city, looking for clues, that may trigger his remembrance, allowing him to locate his origin.
11. Escape Plane: The Extractors
The movie tells the story of the daughter of a Hong King tech executive, who goes missing after she was kidnapped. As events unfold, they discover the culprit is the deranged son of one of their long-forgotten enemies.
12. Uri: The Surgical Strike
The Surgical strike movie, tells the story of a roguish attack, that happened at URI army base camp in Kashmir. India takes the fight to the enemy, in its most successful covert operation
There you have it – a comprehensive list of popular action movies reviews you should totally check out. If you have other recommendations, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.
As you might already know, the Windows Movie Maker is a video editing software developed by Microsoft. It lets users create and edit videos, it also lets them publish videos created directly to OneDrive, Facebook, Vimeo, Youtube, and Flickr. The Windows Movie Maker software is very efficient in performing the task it was created for, but just like other software, there are times you experience glitches. In this article, we explore a tutorial on how to fix one of the popular glitches you might experience when using this software. Here you learn how to fix a corrupted video file om Windows Movie Maker.
There is no exact cause facilitating the corruption of videos files on the Windows Movie Maker. Corruption of these video files is caused by different things. Since there exact cause of video corruption, you would have to troubleshoot the problem using different methods, which will be listed in this article. Apart from these methods for troubleshooting video corruption on the Windows Movie Maker, there is third-party software that solves the fixes corrupted video files, with few clicks, we also explore a tutorial on how to fix corrupted video files using this third-party software. Before we dive into the tutorial proper, here is a list of potential facilitators causing Windows Movie Maker videos to get corrupt.
Potential Causes of Movie Maker videos getting corrupted
Corruption in the hard drive
Virus or malware
Faulty video codecs
Outdated video card drivers
Use of unreliable video converter
Media player not supporting Movie Maker video file
Abrupt computer shutdown while saving/working on Movie Maker video
How To Fix A Corrupted Video File on Windows Movie Maker Using Remo Repair MOV Tool
As mentioned earlier, there is third-party software, that helps fix corrupted video files, with just a few simple steps. The Remo Repair MOV tool is an example of such third-party software. Here are the steps to fixing a corrupted video file using the Remo Repair MOV tool:
Download and install Repair MOV software to your Windows machine.
Run the Remo and follow the on-screen
Browse and open your movie file to be repaired as well as a healthy reference file using Healthy File option.
Click Repair option, to begin movie file repair
After the file has been repaired, the tool shows the fixed MOV video file along with its component details. The software also allows you to preview the fixed file using “Preview Repaired File” option.
Save Repaired Movie Maker File using the SAVE REPAIRED FILE option
Troubleshoot: Repair Windows Live Essentials
If you are unable to get access to any third-party video file fixer, you can go ahead to doing manual troubleshooting. The first thing to look out for, when troubleshooting this problem, is Windows live essentials. Corrupt file error messages can
Corrupt file’ error messages can also pop up when your Windows Movie Maker program has corrupted. To fix it repair Windows Live Essentials and then access your video file in Movie Maker to edit.
Steps to repair Windows Live Essentials:
· Press Windows + R Keys to open Run command
· Type Control Panel. Click on OK
· Under Programs, Click on Uninstall a program
· Go to Windows Live Essentials and right click on it
· Click on uninstall/change
· Select option repair all Windows Live Essentials
Repair corrupt videos with VLC Media Player
VLC Media Player can often repair corrupt or damaged video files. You can try this method to fix minor video corruptions while for severely corrupt video files seek Stellar repair software.
Upgrade Your Ram
Setting aside the already mentioned potential causes of corrupt videos, insufficient RAM may also facilitate the corrupt video error. Insufficient RAM facilitates slow computer speeds and can lead to corruption of videos. This holds sway if your videos are stored in MOV or.WMV. You are advised to consider getting a higher RAM.
Install a Codec Pack
An incompatible Codec may also lead to this error. If your media player is using an Incompatible code, the Video will not play. You are advised to install a codec pack on your PC. Here you will video formats, that will make your computer compatible with all file formats.
Update Video Drivers
Out-dated video drivers is another common facilitator of the corrupted video error. There is very high chances that the video won’t play on your computer If your drivers are outdated. So if you have tried all the steps listed above, and none of them worked. There is a high chance, that the problem is caused by outdated drivers.
Be rest assured that one of the fixes listed in this article on how to fix corrupted video file on windows movie maker, will fix the corrupted video file on your computer. All you have to do is test these fixes, one of them is the solution to your problem.
Tech Gadgets generally are tools, that makes our everyday tasks seamless. They reduce the stress in carrying out everyday tasks activities. Thanks to technological advancements, there are different gadgets for different fields. In this article, we explore a comprehensive list of must use home and office tech gadgets. Gadgets featured in this list, are gadgets are essentials you will need as a tech enthusiast.
1. Satechi Aluminum Type C USB Clamp
The Satechi Aluminium USB adapter clamps to your computer, providing you with lot more ports in I/O. It makes connecting peripherals to your computer a whole lot easier. You do not have to lean to connect peripherals. The ports on this adapter face the user, making it easy to fix and remove peripherals. The 2017 iMac and iMac Pro models feature additional Thunderbolt slots.
2. Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
The importance of a very ergonomic mouse cannot be overemphasized, it is needed for smooth workflow on your PC, it makes navigation a whole lot Logitech MX vertical ergonomic mouse, takes comfort to a whole new level. This mouse reduces the pain associated with continuous use of a mouse, to the barest minimum. The Logitech MX vertical ergonomic mouse keeps your hand in a natural handshake position, which eliminates the strain caused by using the mouse sideways. With a 4000 DPI, this mouse is a very high precision mouse.
3. Norton Core Router
Having a good router that outputs good wifi Signals for the internet, is very imperative. In this Era of the internet of things, the internet has become very essential in powering a lot of devices that we use today. Whether it’s your home or your office, you are certainly going to need a Wifi router.
Speaking on Wifi Routers, the Norton core router is a highly recommended router. It is one of those WIFI routers, that is very resistant to malware like VPN filter, a malware that has plagued more than half a million routers in more than 50 countries. Apart from being a very powerful router, the Norton core router features a very beautiful and intuitive design, that can easily blend into your surroundings, be it your office or your home.
4. Shinola Power Supply ( 5 Ports)
Be it your office or your home, good power extensions are very important, they let us power ower devices. If you are someone that has a lot of devices with different prongs or connectors, you are certainly going to need an extension with universal ports.
The Shinola power supply is a very good example of the kind of power extension you would want to purchase. It features 5 port + Dual USB ports, which lets you plug your smartphones and other USB using devices, directly to the power supply, which will, in turn, facilitate faster charge.
5. Brookstone Wi-fi Scanner
The Brookstone Wi-Fi scanner is very portable scanner, that lets you scan documents, directly to your PC, via WIFI. Unlike other scanners, the Brookstone Wi-Fi scanner is a very portable scanner, that can be easily transported, it fits into your pocket perfectly. Its portability and size save you a lot of space.
6. Anker Nebula Portable Projector
Over the years, we have witnessed the widespread use of projectors instead of TV. These days people find it super convenient to use projectors instead of conventional television. This Anker projector makes the process a whole lot sweeter. The Anker Nebula projector is a portable projector that can be used anywhere in the home or in the office, provided there is a screen. This projector maxes out at 720p resolution, features 300 ANSI of brightness and DLP Intellibright technology.
7. Beoplay M5 Speaker
A Bluetooth connected speaker is a very important piece of the gadget eco-system of any home or office. At some point, you may just desire to play songs or watch an informative clip, this is where these Bluetooth speakers come in. Instead of searching for AUX cords, you can just connect your devices to these Bluetooth speakers and begin jamming.
The Beoplay M5 is one of those Bluetooth speakers you would want in your office or home, it provides rich sounds, that satisfies the auditory needs of your ears. The M5 Bluetooth speaker was manufactured by Bang & Olufsen’s.
8. Grovemade Walnut Speakers
Looking for a very powerful table speaker, with a design that blends with the furniture of your home or office? The Grovemade speaker may just be what you need. It features an aesthetics that makes you mistake it for carved wood. I was designed by Grovemade and industrial designer Joey Roth, together they worked to harness the acoustic properties of wood to create a full and bright sound. This speaker also features trimmed leather mounts on stainless steel stands.
9. Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II
Generally, headphones are gadgets that convey sounds from their sources to our ears. So if tabletop speakers aren’t your thing, you should look into getting a good Bluetooth headphone. The Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 11 headphone, fondly referred to as the Bose QC35, is one of the most sought after noise canceling headphones we have today. it is a wireless headphone, with up to 20 hours of wireless play time. If you need complete immersion, this headphone may just be what you need.
10. Henge Docks Stone Tethered Laptop Dock
Last but certainly not least, is a gadget designed for Macbook users. The scarcity of ports on Apple MacBooks isn’t news anymore. The Henge Docks stone fixes this problem. It adds a wide range of ports to your Apple Macbook. Here you will find three USB 3.1 ports, Mini DisplayPort, audio, ethernet, power supply, and an SD Card reader.
There you have it – A comprehensive list of must use home and office tech gadgets. If you have other recommendations, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.
Your favorite show is back on TV. So are your dragons and all the gods of Westeros in full display. The final season of Game of Thrones kicked off with a bang on Sunday night. And hooooo boy, we’re ready to break it down for you. Spoilers ahead!
The Starks has been mumbling about the coming cold for seven seasons, the citizens of King’s Landing have been pulling their winter woollies out of the back closet and now it’s finally time. Winter is here on Game of Thrones!
Game of Thrones season 8 kicked off with a bang on Sunday, and episode one was everything we hoped for. Well, except for our last dire wolf, Ghost. And because this show is more complicated than the Dewey Decimal system at the Citadel library, we’ve got everything you need to know from episode one in a handy recap.
It goes without saying the below is filled with spoilers. But that’s what you’re here for right?
The quick catch-up from Season 7
Where did we end season 7? Here are the basics to get you all caught up.
The Lannisters
Cersei Lannister promised to join the fight against the White Walkers, but *psych* she plans on reneging and leaving the rest of Westeros to fight them up north while she chills in King’s Landing. But she’s hired a mercenary army to help fight them when they’re done killing the undead. Also, Cersei says she’s pregnant with baby-daddy-brother Jaime’s child, but he bailed from King’s Landing to fight the dead at Winterfell.
Tyrion Lannister has betrayed his fam, and is still advising Daenerys.
The Starks
Jon Snow has pledged his allegiance to Daenerys (oh he pledged, all right) and the two have officially entered the bone zone. BUT (and it’s a great butt) they are related. Still, Auntie Dany and her nephew Jon are planning to fight the undead together.
Arya and Sansa are in Winterfell, having just killed Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish. Sisters, doing it for themselves.
Bran is still sitting in his room, telling people he’s the Three-Eyed Raven. That boy really changed after spending the summer at tree camp.
The WhiteWalkers
The undead have officially breached the wall and are marching south. Oh and they have a dragon now — Viserion the ice dragon is about to mess things up.
Episode 1 Recap: Reunions are coming
Dany tells Jon that Sansa doesn’t like her. Made some thing that seemed like a vailed threat.
For those of us who just rewatched the wall-melting, dead-marching, ice-dragoning action of the end of season 7, the season 8 premiere was a lot more about establishing action and plot points for the episodes ahead.
Daenerys’ armies are on their way north and that means it’s time for everyone to descend on Winterfell and take stock before the battle against the undead starts.
Sansa Stark reunites with Jon Snow in Game of Thrones Season 8, Premier.
You want reunions? You’d better believe you’re going to see some reunions!
Everyone’s here! Tyrion sees Sansa and they have the kind of “whatcha been up to?” banter that you’d have with your ex-husband at parent-teacher night.
Jon sees Arya! The two play a game of “check out my sweet sword” and Arya massively downplays how many people she’s killed.
It was the Winterfell equivalent of your bigger brother asking you how many beers you had at that underage party. Everyone sees Bran, but they all kind of pretend they have to go send that important raven so they don’t have time to chat now, sorry.
But there’s no time for reunions now! The Lords of the North are dealing with the fact that Jon bent the knee (and his heart, awww!) to Dany. What happened to the King of the North? Since when did pledging allegiance to the Starks mean a 2-for-1 deal with a Targaryen? Jon defends his decision (in between making some pretty hectic “Get down low and Snow, Snow, Snow” eyes at Dany) and the general mood is that everyone needs to band together to fight the dead.
The northern lords meet in Winterfell. Game of Thrones Season 8, Premier.
Meanwhile, Sansa, who’s been doing quite a good job of running logistics in Winterfell, thank you very much, feels a bit like a host who’s just found out dinner is going to have an extra 10,000 guests. She definitely doesn’t have enough leftovers for all these armies. Also, do dragons eat gluten-free?
Meanwhile at King’s Landing
Cersei smiles when she heard the Night King has broken through the wall.
Cersei, who has seriously upped her epaulette game since season 7 (armored shoulder pads are in) is quite delighted to learn that the dead have broken through the Wall and are on their way to go full brain-buffet on Winterfell and Daenerys’ armies. This lady has a proven record of being pretty chill about the undead.
Cersei sips her wine after making out with Euron Greyjoy. Game of Thrones Season 8 Premier.
With all that free time, now that she doesn’t have to battle wights, Cersei makes time for The World’s Worst Fiance, Euron Greyjoy. He’s torn himself away from playing Xbox on his boat to appear in Cersei’s throne room (which has been upgraded since last season with some lovely cast iron fire pits — $165 on Amazon). Greyjoy presents Captain Strickland, the new leader of the Golden Company mercenary army. Imagine a poor man’s Jaime Lannister — he’s kind of good looking, but in an “I just got here, who are you?” way. He’s probably going to be important later, hence the borderline hotness.
But turns out the Golden Company doesn’t quite match its Tinder profile pic when it comes to head count or battle elephants and Cersei is visibly disappointed. But nothing that a little bedroom time with Euron won’t fix. Just quietly, “I wanted those elephants” is just about the best post-coital line I’ve heard in a TV show.
You know how else Cersei likes to ease her stress? By putting a bounty on her brothers’ heads! (That’s right, brothers PLURAL!) We catch Ser Bronn in a brothel (with naked ladies — that’s your cue to drink if you’re playing a Game of Thrones drinking game). Qyburn the mad scientist gives him a sweet crossbow and intimates that Cersei loves a little dramatic irony. Kill Tyrion and Jaime with the same crossbow that killed her father? Bronn, ever the sell-sword, accepts.
Yara promised to retake Iron Island. Theon Greyjoy wants to return to the North.
MEANWHILE. Back on the Iron Island’s battle boats we have learned that Yara Greyjoy is alive. What disappeared in Season 7 may never die! Younger brother Theon comes to rescue her (hopefully making good for his poor actions last season). After a little sibling jostling (oh, I only headbutt ’cause I care), the two are on good terms again. But Theon’s heart is elsewhere and Yara, sensing this, gives him leave to go and fight with the Starks.
Magic dragon ride!
Drogon watches with keen interest as Danny and Jon Snow make out in Game of Thrones Season 8 Premier.
Back at Winterfell the armies are still gathering, so there’s time for a well-earned magic carpet ride — sorry, dragon joyride — for Jon and Dany. Cue 108 seconds of complete fan service that, let’s not lie, we have all absolutely been waiting for. They fly to a waterfall (the ghost of Ygritte quietly curses Jon’s apparent penchant for cave sex) and the dragons watch as they make out.
Jon Snow makes some great eye contact with Drogon mid kiss
Yes, this is the equivalent of going home with a date who refuses to kick their three basset hounds out of the bedroom (Jon Snow makes some great eye contact with Drogon mid kiss) but it is Grade-A content that is here for the Jon & Dany shippers.
We cut away from Pervy Drogon to Gendry, who is busy smithing weapons out of dragonglass (turns out he’s a boss at that) and, what’s that, another reunion?
It’s the Hound coming face-to-face with Arya! “You left me to die,” he says. “First I robbed you,” she retorts. It’s a bit of a nothing reunion, to be honest, but maybe The Hound is right: Arya is a “cold little bitch” now and she isn’t here to have some adorable moment with the man who killed her friend (remember Mycah, the Butcher’s Boy? Sweet mercy that was a long time ago — I’ll forgive you for forgetting).
We get a bit more from Arya’s reunion with Gendry (with some more “oh hey, check out my sweet dagger” action). Arya played it very cool and I am definitely willing to consider shipping these two. She also put in an order with Gendry for a custom piece of weaponry. We only get a quick glance but it looks like a piece of dragonglass that attaches to an existing hilt (maybe her Valyrian steel dagger?) Man, I hope this becomes Arya’s Knifey-Spoony.
Meanwhile, Dany’s back from Make-out Creek and runs into Sam! An adorable meet cute. Because this is bumbling Samwell Tarly, no one has told him his father and brother are dead. Whose job was that?! Jorah, maybe? Daenerys tells him they died by dragon fire because they wouldn’t bend the knee. Sam runs outside to find the nearest toilet cubicle to cry in, but instead finds Bran creeping in the courtyard. (Sorry, it’s not Bran. It’s the Three-Eyed Raven. FFS, Bran, you make it hard to like you). Raven Boy tells Sam it’s time to fill Jon in on his awkward lineage (awkward that it turns out he’s a king, awkward because he’s been necking his aunt — not great all round).
Sam meets Jon in the crypt and tells Jon the truth: “You’re the true king. Aegon Targaryen, sixth of his name, protector of the realm. All of it.” Jon is… not stoked. But kudos to Kit Harington for acting the emotions of “reanimated bastard who’s just learned his Girlfriend-Queen is now his Aunt-Inferior.” Those years of acting school just paid off.
Night King woz here
Reveal! Tormund Giantsbane didn’t die in the great wall melt of 2017. He’s alive! Of course, the show spoiled that in its own trailer for Season 8, but if you didn’t know then here was another reunion for you. Tormund is at the Last Hearth (home to House Umber, a family of the north pledged to House Stark) with Beric “Just Wait While I Light My Sword” Dondarrion. They find the last remaining members of the Night’s Watch, including Eddison Tollett (man, I did NOT think this guy would survive back in season 1), who reveal that the Night King has been through and left his calling card.
What’s that? A child stapled to the wall surrounded by limb pieces? You could have just left a Post-it note. The wall boy is Ned Umber, who earlier in the episode had been sent to gather the last of his family’s men to join Jon and Dany’s northern army, but instead got turned into a wight (that was a nice jump scare) and pinned up in the world’s most depressing Catherine wheel. They light him on fire (because what’s the point of a Catherine wheel if you don’t light it up) and get some much needed warmth before trudging on.
After all the waterfall makeouts and dragon flights, this is the Game of Thrones gore we remember. Plus, the spiral pattern on the wall is one we’ve seen since season 1, and it definitely holds significance.
One more thing…
In the closing moments of the show, a dark and mysterious rider arrives at Winterfell (wouldn’t it be sweet if this how the Night King rocked up to kill everyone). But it’s not the Night King. It’s — reveal — Jaime Lannister!
Of course, there’s Bran, watching him like a creeper across the courtyard. But then again, he probably knew Jaime was coming. Don’t you know? He’s the three-eyed raven. He’s kind of a big deal. Breathe it in, because that’s one of Game of Thrones’ final cliffhangers ever.
The verdict
There wasn’t a great deal of action, but this episode is definitely laying groundwork for what we’ll see in the remaining five episodes of this season. It feels like the perfect bridge to connect the action of season 7 with the battles and drama still to come. For die-hard fans wanting a big bang, you’ll probably need to wait a little longer. But for those who love the fan service of all their favorites coming together, then this was good fun.
There are many smart home product categories, so you can control everything from security cameras to smart lights in your home.
You will find some of these smart home gadgets useful, to solve everyday problems that you run into. Some of them are just for fun.
Cool smart home Gadgets
SmartBell
Smartbell is the high-tech doorbell that lets you video chat with your visitors.When a visitor presses the Smartbell, the unit contacts you on your smartphone (via Wi-Fi) to alert you of someone at the door. You can know the visitor’s information without opening the door.
Because there’s a built-in camera, mic, and speaker, you can activate a real-time video chat between the Smartbell and your phone.
Imagine never being afraid of a knock on your door late at night, wondering whether it’s a friend or stranger? When you have SmartBell, you will know exactly who is your unannounced visitor.
It has real-time audio and visual capabilities. Visitors can make video, voice calls and short-term video recordings.
Features:
HD Viewing
1280*720 HD resolution, 166 degrees super wide-angle lens, all-round view of the scene.
Wireless Signal
No wiring, easy installation, built-in WiFi module, stable transmission, reliable connection, no need to worry about the signal problem caused by too far distance between the doorbell and the client.
Phone Connected
When people enter the sensing range, the device will push the information to the mobile phone at a very high speed, safe and practical. Support WiFi connection, Android IOS APP remote control.
Night Vision
HD infrared night vision 24 hours all day guard. With high-efficiency infrared light compensation, the picture can be clearly seen even at night when the night is dark.
Video Call
The home is in your hand when going out, the mobile phone can remotely wake up and actively view, monitor the home door, press the doorbell to push information, and view it in real time.
Sometimes you are certain something is not quite right at home, but you just can’t put your finger on it. Sure, you could set up a led-bulb with unseen video camera in your home.
This led-bulb, is actually a video camera that can live stream footage directly to your phone or tablet. It screws into your light bulb socket, provides light, and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of your home,office and so on. Bulb Led Can be turn on or turn off by app “V380” Version 5.5.
Feature:
360 degrees panoramic view
Support Motion detection
Advanced e-PTZ on split video.
Simultaneous multi H.264 streams support
for iPhone and Android apps available for remote viewing
Plug and Play smart access without IP setting via routers
Showering has never been so fun. This shower-head lets you stream your favorite music, news or talk radio right in the shower with you.
It holds a portable wireless speaker that pairs wirelessly with Bluetooth(R)-enabled devices to deliver high-quality audio to your shower. The speaker docks directly into the shower-head, so your music is closer than ever when showering. It is easy to install and use.
Main Features:
Wireless speaker delivers 8 to 10 hours of music or talk.
Bluetooth range: 28 – 32 feet.
Include one set of lithium ion battery and USB cable charger.
High-fidelity 3W waterproof speakers.
Bluetooth 3.0
Simulated dual microphone noise reduction.
Pickup technology for background noise cancellation.
The latest audio algorithms, for the best call and music quality.
Day-sight night driving glasses helps reduce the risk of road accidents. This new innovative device prevents you, your friends, and family from late night car accident.
They are lightweight, UV400 anti-reflective and work by reducing the glare that often causes problems when high beam headlights make their way into your line of sight.
They look just like any other pair of glasses, except their lenses are specially designed using Resin to reduce glare, while keeping you safe on the road at the same time.This high-definition lens technology protects you from fatigue and migraine.
You can finally drive in the dark without any problem. See product page for full Specification.
