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Tools to record on screen actions

If you are looking for a tool to record on screen action like making online tutorial for software etc. below are three different softwares that could be of you interest: Free: ( Jing ) Snap a picture of your screen. Record video of onscreen action. Share instantly over the web, IM, email. Very Cheap only $14.95: ( Jing Pro ) Sometimes you want your videos to get a little more exposure. Record up to five minutes of video. Then join the party on popular video-sharing sites like YouTube and Vimeo. Professional $300 - Free 30 days full version trial:( Camtasia Studio ) Produce HD-quality videos for the web and mobile devices. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling clear video with compact file sizes...every single time.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Saudi Arabia has set up a new research university, a multibillion dollar co-educational venture built on the promise of scientific freedom. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) - complete with state-of-the-art laboratories, the world's 14th fastest supercomputer, and one of the biggest endowments worldwide - is scheduled to officially open on Wednesday. Full Article

Oldest University in the World

The oldest University in the world as officially listed by eastern and western historians is an Arab Islamic University (University of Al-Karaouine جامعة القرويين) located in Fas Morocco. Al-Karaouine was founded in Founded in 859 . The university was build by an Arab Muslim woman called (Fatima bent Mohammad Al-Fehri). The second oldest University was also Arab Islamic which is Al-Azhar University. For more information please see the below articles on Wikipedia in Arabic and English: University of Al-Karaouine جامعة القرويين

Yahoo enters Arab market with Maktoob acquisition

Yahoo! to Extend Reach to Millions of Consumers in the Arab World; Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Maktoob.com Combination of local expertise and global scale to provide best online experience for consumers in the Arab world and platform for advertisers in the region. Full Article Here

Railo Open Source Coldfusion CFML Application Server

In march 2009 a new application server that runs CFML was introduced to the community as an open source free application server in its both versions (personal, server). Coldfusion communities are becoming larger than ever before and the community needed such step forward to encourage the competition in the open source world. Railo promised that all coldfusion applications can run easily without any change on Railo application server. It is also goo to know that railo war file can be installed on any JEE based application server to run CFML on existing application server including JBOSS and Apache in addition to Resin. For more information and downloads please visit Railo .

Google to launch operating system

Google is developing an operating system (OS) for personal computers, in a direct challenge to market leader Microsoft and its Windows system. Google Chrome OS will be aimed initially at small, low-cost netbooks, but will eventually be used on PCs as well. Google said netbooks with Chrome OS could be on sale by the middle of 2010. "Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS," the firm said in its official blog. For full article press here

US President Barack Obama's Speech in Cairo, Egypt on the 4th-06-2009

I'm one of Obama's fans since the day I heard him making a speech. He has the character of a great leader. It is not fare to compare him to his predecessor G.W. Bush. I listened to his victory speech more than 10 times, and I really feel jealous of the American people for having such a great leader. One of the best speeches I ever heard from a western leader was his speech addressing the future of the US relationship with the Islamic word. His speech was courageous speech for posterity. I embedded his speech in Cairo below, enjoy: Obama full speech text: I am honoured to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud ...