Word for the day : Borborygm

Meaning : The gurgling sounds made by the stomach after eating. Usage 1: The plural is “borborygmi” and the adjective “borborygmic.” Borborygmi form the gastromantic data base (see WotD Archives for “gastromancy”). “Borborology” is a both rare and archaic alternate with an unexpected meaning: profanity. However, it is difficult not to believe that gastromantics are students of borborology, not of profanity but of borborygmi. Suggested usage: Today we offer you a more presentable expression for the less acceptable “gut-rumblings.

Quote for the day

“Programming is one of the most interesting things in the world. It’s a game much more involved than chess, a game where you can make up your own rules and where the end results is whatever you can make of it. With the confines of the computer , you are the creator " --Linus Torvalds

Wisdom of Crowds : Slim devices

Another classic success where a physical product is created by the customers of the product. Slim devices products are built by customers as well as employees and each of the customer has access to the complete firmware of the product. Its a fascinating tale of a company which pulled off a linux story on a physical product. Here are the numbers : Slim Devices will bring in around $10 million in revenue this year.

WOW! - Sound Recording Paper

Unexpected property: This piece of cardboardlike paper works like a tape recorder, complete with record and play buttons. An ultrathin recording device and battery are embedded in the page. Step/stretch/leap: Personalized talking postcards; sticky notes that allow for longer, more-detailed memos; intelligent books that let you play “The Gettysburg Address” and record your notes on it.

Wisdom of Crowds : Slim devices

Another classic success where a physical product is created by the customers of the product. Slim devices products are built by customers as well as employees and each of the customer has access to the complete firmware of the product. Its a fascinating tale of a company which pulled off a linux story on a physical product. Here are the numbers : Slim Devices will bring in around $10 million in revenue this year.