вторник, 3 сентября 2013 г.

The deepest metro station in the world

The deepest metro station in the world is the "Arsenal" in Kiev (Ukrainian "Arsenal"). Its depth, according to various sources, is 103-105 meters. The main stumbling block is that the station is built under the hill, and it is not clear how to measure the deepest stations: in depth relative to sea level or relative to the surface of the earth.

The most economical nation?

According to the purchasing power of Ukraine holds the second place in Europe next to Moldova and Belarus. This is according to a recent annual survey, once again conducted an international company to study consumer sentiment - "GfK".

The longest musical instrument

Trembita - the longest musical instrument. Trembita length can reach about four meters. The diameter of about three inches. In the narrow end is inserted trembita horn or metal Dultsev (buzzer). Height sound series trembita depends on its size. Melody sing mostly in the upper register. In Ukraine trembita common in the eastern part of the Ukrainian Carpathians, in particular in Hutsulia.

About the Ukrainian aircraft

The most powerful, longest and largest aircraft in the world - the AN-225 "Mriya". Developed ultra-capacity transport aircraft in the Kiev Research Design Bureau. Antonov. On account of 240 aircraft of World Records, which is unprecedented in the history of aviation.
     Length - 84 m
     Wingspan - 88.4 m
     Height - 18.1 m
     Empty weight - 250 tons
     Maximum take-off weight - 640 tons
     Maximum cruising speed - 850 km / h
     Crew - 6 people.


The world's first constitution

Birth Story of the world's first state with a democratic form of government and its constitution began in Zaporizhzhya Sich. For millennia, Europe, as well as all the nations of the world, consisted of feudal states, which were headed by a loving princes, kings, kings and other brethren, who originally received as a legacy of power - that is power, as a family private property, passed down from father to his son. This state of affairs suited the ruling elite and in no way corresponded to the social, economic, spiritual and political interests of the peoples of these countries.
 In the just formed Cossack republic had no feudal land ownership, no serfdom. Economic relations between people based on the principle of employment, not the feudal coercion. For the first time in the history of mankind is the Ukrainian people, in spite of all existing at the time dictatorships, has created a new state with a democratic form of government.
 From the point of view of the history and development of a democratic society, the more important it was created by Philip Orlik adoption of the first constitution of Ukraine, which took place on the day of his election, the hetman of Ukraine - April 5, 1710.

пятница, 19 июля 2013 г.

Droid Translator


Droid Translator performs simultaneous translation of video-calls in Skype!
Since the 26th of June, the owners of Android-based smartphones and tablets will be able to use the new revolutionary application – Droid Translator. Easy-to-use service simultaneously translates voice calls, as well as messages in the app and calls via the usual mobile connection, but what’s the most important – the video-calls via Skype. The translation performed automatically – the only thing two users have to do is to install the software to their mobile devices and speak as usual, each in one’s own language.
One of the one of the most important advantages of Droid Translator – synchronization of the existing Skype contacts. The user doesn’t have to register a new account in order to use the app. During the conversation a stenograph is recorded for the convenience of the users.
In the nearest future, the app will also work with Google Talk and Viber, allowing recording and saving stenographs of calls and multilingual conference calls. The list of supported languages can be found on the app’s page.
Today the beta-version of Droid Translator is available. In the near future users will be able to download the full version of the app for 5 US dollars.
In order to use the services of video-calls translation, you have to additionally buy a USB Droid Translation Device for 18,90$, which will be on sale starting October 2013. Until September the company accepts pre-orders for the device with 20% discount. As such, it costs only 15,12$ with worldwide delivery included. Pre-orders can be made at the web-page of the developer, with delivery worldwide.

The main idea and motto of the project: Speak your language with the world!

The author of the idea and the CEO of the Droid Translator project is Alexandr Konovalov. The project is realized on the base of the Czech innovative company «Technology Improves the World» (TIW). Besides Droid Translator, the company works on the range of projects in the fields of personal security, healthcare services and mobile games.