Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Another Year !

The Old Year has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. The New Year has taken possession of the clock of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the coming twelve months!


The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Avatar rules as US box office

The combination of Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and other solid titles as well as Christmas landing on a Friday led to the highest-grossing weekend ever. Overall business came in at around $270 million, up 34 percent over the same timeframe last year and surpassing the previous high of $260.5 million set on July 18-20, 2008, when The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! debuted.
Living up to its hype as the event picture of the season, Avatar was monolithic with $75.6 million, down a mere two percent from its opening. Though boosted by the Christmas holiday, it nonetheless broke the record for highest-grossing second weekend ever, edging out The Dark Knight's $75.2 million. The sci-fi adventure's 3D sites accounted for a 3D-record-setting $57.9 million of the weekend, and the picture posted another rousing performance in IMAX, which contributed an estimated $8.8 million of the weekend gross. In ten days, its tally stands at a whopping $212.7 million, including $158.7 million from 3D sites. It also continued to fly overseas, grossing $152 million and lifting its total to $410.9 million. That puts its worldwide haul at $623.6 million in less than two weeks.

Cheapest deals on 22 inch TV in the UK

Televisions are a central feature of most households, and many homes have more than one. But gone are the days of simply choosing the biggest set you could afford or finding one that would fit in the alcove. Now there’s an array of technologies to choose from and, with the move to digital broadcasting, you need to make sure your new purchases of 22 Inch TV are future-proof too.

New TVs cost money, and some cost a lot, so it’s worth making sure you spend wisely. To make it easier, we answer the questions you should ask yourself before you buy.

Some of the top selling TVS in UK.

1.Samsung LE-22B45030
2.LG 22LH200019
3.Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD4
4.Panasonic Viera TX-L26X1028
5.Goodmans LD2271D2
6.Samsung LE-26B45033
7.LG M227WD9
8.Panasonic Viera TX-L26C10B2
9.Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD6
10.Sony Bravia KDL-26S5500E20

Angelina Jolie Doubts "Fidelity Is Absolutely Essential For A Relationship"


With six beautiful children and millions in the bank genetically blessed couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie surely have a great life. But when it comes to their relationship they seem to have a very bohemian attitude to staying faithful to each other.

In an interview with a German women's magazine, Das Neue Jolie says, "I doubt that fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship. It's worse to leave your partner and talk badly about him afterwards. Neither Brad nor I have ever claimed that living together means to be chained together. We make sure that we never restrict each other."

Angelina Jolie is known to be controversial and outspoken but her most recent comments are sure to provide many a tabloid cover!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Gift your Loved ones

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Sony Cybershot T900


The Sony T900 is yet another stylish offering from one of the leading names in digital photography. A 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and high quality 12.1-megapixel resolution ensures that you can get close to the action without sacrificing picture quality. Additionally, 720p high-definition movie capture mode allows you to capture those moments to important to keep on just one photo. Finally, Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology lets you get the perfect picture, every time. The T900 comes with 11 MB of built-in memory and utilizes Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media for easy storage and sharing.
Sony T900 Specifications

12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
720p high-definition movie capture with stereo sound; HDMI compatible
Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology
11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

bidazzled.com Redefining online auctions

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bidazzled. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you want to save money, up to 90%, on great merchandise while funding a charity? Now you can get great deals with the hottest products at Bidazzled while helping a charity. Bidazzled is an online auction site where brand new merchandise like laptops, digital cameras, iPods, LCD monitors and much more are auctioned off for pennies on the dollar with the objective of funding a charity (promoting education and awareness of small cell lung cancer) through profits from auctions.

How to start with Bidazzled auction? Simply register for FREE and they will even give you five free bids to learn with. You can then purchase bid packages for long term bidding. The price increases a few cents with each bid placed and a few seconds are added to the countdown clock to give others a chance to bid. The auction ends when no other bids are placed. For example, you bid on a new laptop. If the laptop ends at just a dollar, then you win the laptop for just a dollar! It's pretty cool, isn't it? Auction winners usually save over 80% off retail.

Don't feel sorry if you lost at the auction because at Bidazzled nobody loses! Even if you don't win, you will receive up to 50 Bonus bids as their way of thanking you for participating in the auction! You can then purchase the auction item for less than the investment you had in the auction and if you win, Bidazzled typically makes an offer to buy the item back for either cash (paypal or check), cash and bids, or bids. In their first month, there have been 2 winners of Nintendo Wii's who have won with just their 5 free bids!

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Bids cost $1 at Bidazzled and are available for purchase in bid packs as low as $25. You also receive bonus bids when you purchase a bid pack. The highest cost of a bid when you dilute the cost with the bonus bids you receive is only $.67 per bid and often much lower.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Venkat Prabhu-SPB Charan team once again

After the runaway hit of Tamil sports comedy Chennai 600028 (2007), promising director Venkat Prabhu will once again team up with actor-singer-producer S.P.B. Charan of Capital Film Works in 2011 to make a film which will star a frontline hero, a reliable source said. More details are awaited.

Meanwhile, Venkat Prabhu is currently busy with the romantic comedy Goa, expected to hit screens during Pongal. Starring his "regular cast" -- Jai, Vaibhav, Premji Amaran and Aravind Akash in the lead roles -- Goa is produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth's Ocher Studios.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Shruti Hassan - Siddharth in love

Legendary South India actor Kamal Haasan's pretty daughter Shruti Haasan, currenly juggling between her music in Chennai and going through scripts from Mumbai, is a frequest visitor of Hyderabad these days as this stunningly beautiful actress-singer-composer is making her Telugu debut opposite Siddharth.

Talking about her Telugu film being directed by National Award winning Prakash Rao (son of the legendary film-maker Raghavendra Rao), Shruti said that she is currently having fun learning Telugu, picking up the local language quite fast! She is already fluent in Tamil, English, Hindi and even knows a bit of German.

Meanwhile, the latest buzz in tinsel town suggests that Shruti Haasan and Siddharth are in love! It says that the duo has been spotted together many times.

“They look very comfortable with each other. Sid and Shruti have had many lunch and dinner meetings and even been arriving at parties to dance the night away. Apparently, Kamal knows about his daughter's love interest and has no problems with her relationship, despite the fact that she is still trying to make it big in movies and her affair might damage her career prospects. Kamal, it seems, likes Siddharth a lot and adores his acting," a source was quoted as saying.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Its Good to miss your Favorite Show

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Rajini starts Dubbing for Enthiran


Here comes great news for all fans of superstar Rajnikanth. Director S. Shankar's forthcoming Tamil science fiction fiilmEndhiran, starring superstar Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, has completed its talkie portions with only a couple of songs pending now.

According to the source, one of the songs will be shot in Pune. Since it would take some more time to complete the songs, director Shankar already started with the post production works. Rajinikanth will dub for next 20 days, of which the actor has already completed a 3 day schedule.

However, the dubbing artist for Aishwarya Rai remains unconfirmed. Earlier, Rajnikanth’s daughter Aishwarya Dhanush was supposed to render her voice and now Shankar has plans to rope in Kanihaa.

Endhiran started rolling in September 2008 and has been shot across various parts of the world including United States, Switzerland, South Africa and Peru. Recently, the climax action sequences between Rajnikanth and baddies and was shot in an engineering college at Maduravoyal.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Superstar's birthday Special


Thalaivar’s birthday is a very special day for his fans. Though our Superstar usually plans to spend his birthday quietly, his admirers plan festivities in India and abroad. Especially his fan clubs will celebrate the day by distributing sweets, performing special prayers at temples and undertaking various humanitarian activities.

And this year’s big day is less than a month away. Sources close to the star say that he will be spending his birthday on sets of Shankar’s ‘Endhiran’. That too not in Chennai! When all expected Rajini to be here this year, it’s heard that he will be in Pune for his sci-fi project.

Last year too Rajini was engaged in what he likes the most on his birthday- acting! Rajinikanth was in Hyderabad to take part in the shooting of his animation movie 'Sultan: The Warrior', being directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth.


The Dirt Devil Holiday Buying Guide

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dirt Devil. All opinions are 100% mine.

I got a chance to look through the Dirt Devil Holiday Buying Guide today and it has a special section at the beginning about shopping on the coming Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Dirt Devil specializes in products that clean dirt like vacuums, steam and carpet cleaners to name a few. This holiday, they are offering huge discounts and special offers. Take advantage of their amazing deals using the Dirt Devil Holiday Buying Guide to use promotional codes to obtain discounts. The guide is available as a PDF file listing a multitude of sites where you can find items of interest including gifts for her that is funny and practical, gifts for him and family favorites that are priced and practical for friends, relatives and the entire family.

But I figure if we have to buy them I might as well get a good deal. This year I was happy to find the Dirt Devil Holiday Buying Guide. New vacuums sure can be complicated. I mean how many ways can you suck up dirt? It doesn’t have to be so hard. At least the folks at Dirt Devil help with this guide, it has over 300 to save with online shopping and great gift ideas too. I really prefer online shopping when possible and this guide even has Free Shipping Shortcuts. I love the thought of Black Friday but the best part is finding those deals at 4 am while I am sipping my mocha cappuccino in front of my wood stove.

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Sathyam Cinemas 2010

In 2010, the movies hitting Sathyam Cinemas' screens just get bigger. 2009 ends with movies like Avatar (James Cameron's sci-fi magnum opus), 3 Idiots (Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor) and Vettaikaaran (Vijay, Anushka).

In January 2010, the movies expected are: Seasons Greetings (Shreyas Talpade), Dulha Mil Gaya (Shahrukh Khan, Sushmita Sen), Pyaar Impossible (Priyanka Chopra, Uday Chopra), The Stepfather, Zombieland, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law).

Amongst Kollywood releases, Karthi's much-awaited Aayirathil Oruvan and Paiyya are expected for Pongal 2010. Sivaji Productions' Ajith starrer Asal is also expected to be a January release.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Powermat wireless charging

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Powermat. All opinions are 100% mine.


Gone are the days of messy cables at the workplace. Gone are the days of wired charging of electronics gadgets. The new wireless charger, Powermat makes charging a wireless affair now.

The Powermat is an extremely powerful wireless charging mat. It can charge up to six mobile phones in one go. The charging procedure is very simple. Users just have to plug the slick portable mat into the socket and place the electronic devices on the mat for charging.

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It can be used to charge laptops, headsets, iPods, handheld games, iPhones, GPS devices, cell phones, digital cameras, etc. The PowerMat comes with five different kinds of mats. The different kinds of mats are home/modular mat, bedside mat, desk mat, travel mat and PC mat. Each mat is capable of charging 3 to 6 devices wireless.



This new technology has been introduced keeping in mind the interests of both individuals and commercial service providing organizations. The Powermat is advantageous also because it is simple, light and easy to carry around. It consumes less energy than the regular charging devices like power adaptors. Now, with the help of Powermat, travelers could resolve the problem of moving around with various charges for different devices. This device is specially suited for commercial service providers like hotels, restaurants, airports, etc.

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Happy Birthday Vivek

Comedian Vivek made his debut through Manadhil Urudhi Vendumdirected by K. Balachander in 1987. The actor played only small roles in the beginning, but his hard work brought him to the limelight and the actor played a separate comedy track in many films. The star comedian appeared as a close ally to the hero or the heroine. Slowly, the chief comedian's role extended to include a band of junior comedians too. Cell Murugan is one of Vivek's closest associates on the big screen. Between them, there is quite a bit of timing, understanding and comic chemistry.

Writer Prasanna Kumar pens the script for Vivek's parts for all his movies. Most of the references in his dialogues are drawn from everyday situations and happenings. Vivek's comedy in films plays a vital part. This five-time Filmfare award winner is blessed with a happy family comprising his wife and three daughters. The actor was recently given the Padma Shri award.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dont Miss Your Chance To Win $5000

Hi friends.. Are you thinking about your vacation plans?? Planning to purchase a camcorder? Here is a great chance for you to win prize money of $5,000. Oh yeah 5000 Dollars.

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), a global leader in laser video correction has recently launched "You Gotta See This" Video Contest. To participate in iLASIK Video Contest you have to create a video on any one of the topic listed below and submit it on their website. The video should be related to the role of better vision in people's lives. Some of the great videos on boxing, swimming and original music have already been submitted. One of the best video will win Grand Prize of $5,000. And thats not all. You can also win Prizes like HDTV Package worth $2,500 and Flip UltraHD camcorder worth $199.99.

Your videos must fall in one of the following three categories.
  • "My contacts are getting in the way of my good time"
  • "My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision"
  • "You should see life after iLASIK Procedure"
So what are you waiting for? Create a video now and submit it at www.gottaseethisnow.com.
Inform your friends to vote on the video you have created. Note that votes are one of the key factors in determining which videos win a prize. You can also mail this post to your friends and suggest them to participate in the contest by creating and submitting a video so that they can win prizes too. Hope you will win the prize. All the Best..
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Mallika Sherawat bonds with Johnny Depp


Mallika Sherawat is surely making her presence felt in the Wild Wild West (in case you are still wondering, we are referring to Hollywood darling). The actress, who is more often seen in Beverly Hills than Bandra these days, is hobnobbing with the biggest names of Hollywood.

Recently, Mallika was seen bonding with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp. The duo met at legendary crooner Tom Waits' daughter Kellisimone's art opening in Santa Monica, where Mallika was a special guest. Obviously, madam Sherawat was on top of the moon on meeting one of the world's sexiest men. She said, "It was a great pleasure meeting one of America's greatest actors. He's even better looking in person and to top it all, he told me that he is really looking forward to watching the Hissss trailer. I'm sure it'll give him sleepless nights!"

Decked up in a stylish designer black gown, Mallika particularly enjoyed the artwork of Miss Waits, whose current political theme highlighted world politicians in compromising positions. Mallika's new American film project (Love, Barack) a romantic comedy set in the world of American politics, has also been generating a lot of buzz.

Also seen with Miss Sherawat at the art opening was Hollywood studio director Jesse Dylan, who is developing another new mainstream commercial American film for the Indian star.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Update Your Look Before You Update Your Resume

You probably heard about it too many times..."first impressions last"...and it's been proven true so many times already that we always make sure we make a good first impression in every thing we do; every where we go.

This is more true when it comes to all those job seekers out there...in fact, survey results from a recent survey of more than 500 Human Resource professionals - (commissioned by Gillette(R) [PG] and conducted by Harris Interactive(R))- indicate that 84% of HR professionals agree that well-groomed employees climb the corporate ladder faster than those who are not well-groomed...more over they also found out that when it comes to first impressions, ninety percent of HR professionals place more importance on being well-groomed than even a firm handshake...Therefore, one should not only be armed with a great resume but also be ready to seek for a job in a well-groomed and sophisticated appearance...

Good thing Gillette launched the Gillette Career Advantage on their official website; Gillette.com...There, job seekers and professionals alike can read expert advice like clothing tips, grooming and style, etiquette and attitude and so much more from Mark Jeffries and GQ style correspondent, Brett Fahlgren...they can also take the Gillette Career Quiz and view the Hire Guide to see what HR professionals really think...

Indeed, Gillette Career Advantage a very helpful innovation to all job seekers out there because it provides them with the tools, information and advice they need to rise above the competition in today's competitive job market.

To learn more about Gillette products and access more expert advice from grooming and career experts, visit Gillette Resource Center today.
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New iPod's banned in Gyms

The new iPod nano is nothing short of awesome right? Well, not for members of Life Time Fitness, which has just banned the popular workout accessory from its gyms. Why, you may ask? Well, apparently people use their cameras in locker rooms to take pictures and videos of whatever shenanigans go on in there. A) I have never seen anything in a locker room that I would want to take a video of, b) most of the things I see in locker rooms, accidentally, are things I never want to see again, and c) I’ve just lost faith in humanity.

I suppose this is a logical step for the gyms, given that cell phones with cameras have been banned from locker rooms for the same reason, but given that the iPod nano is marketed directly to gym-goers (iPod + nike anyone?), this could be a huge blow to Apple if this becomes the precedent for other bans.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Recovery Date for the Recovered

I believe that everybody deserves a second chance. Even alcoholics deserve a second chance.

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Alcohol addiction recoveries are certainly possible but I think that it is virtually impossible for an alcoholic to cure himself. The best and wisest thing for him to do is to go for professional help. A support group plays an essential role towards the goal of recovery for people who are convinced that they need help on their alcohol addiction. The first step is acknowledging your addiction. If a person admits that he is addicted and willing to ask the help of a support group who are dedicated to helping people to conquer their addiction, there is a chance of recovery.

Once a person recovers from its addiction, remaining sober and clean can be a challenge that is why there is a dating website dedicated to helping clean and sober people in recovery find clean and sober relationships. Recovery Date aims to help people in recovery to establish a relationship with somebody who understands what it is to remain sober and clean. Recovery Date provides online dating services that offer sober personals and recovery personals where you can meet people for friendship and relationship. This is a great place to find people who will understand your situation and your struggles. Please visit Recovery Date today and give yourself a second chance... a second chance of love and life!

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Yamaha VMAX 2009 in INDIA

India’s favorite bike Yamaha has given a new surprise to Indians. On Sep 16th 2009, Yamaha has launched its super-bike ‘VMAX‘ in the country with the price of Rs. 20 lakhs.
The Yamaha V-Max is known for its powerful V4 engine, distinctive styling and shaft drive. It is noted for its quick acceleration. It comes with a large 1679 cc engine.

Look at the Yamaha V-Max Specifications:
The V-Max was 2,300 mm long, 795 mm wide and 1,160 mm high. The engine was a tuned version of the four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, liquid-cooled V-4 from the Yamaha Venture. Other modifications to the engine: the V-Boost system was added and the compression ratio was raised to 10.5:1.

Across the globe, the 2009 VMAX has gathered accolades for its highest power delivery as well as its scary straight-line acceleration. The new VMAX has a bigger engine and also has more horsepower, but it also includes more technology that makes it the handling machine even if all that raw power thrown at the rear wheel.

The company has also launched its ‘FZ’ series in three variants. India Yamaha Motor Managing Director and CEO Yuki Mine Tsuji said that by 2012, Yamaha company will grasp a market share 10 per cent in the Indian bike market. Just like in the foreign markets, the VMAX will demand extra premium over other Yamaha models in India also as the VMAX is really an iconic motorcycle that has no any competition with any other. Its crisp power delivery and acceleration has scared even the most daring people.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

You Gotta See This

A great deal from iLASIK Video Contest. Its lucky time for you to win a fabulous prize. Have you heard about the video contest conducted by iLASIK®. If not, then for sure you are missing a chance to be a lucky chap.

Its very simple, just go out make a video of how life has improved after an iLASIK® procedure. Visit their Website and locate the nearest iLASIK® Vision Center and doctor near you by just entering your zip code number in the field provided. Find out if the procedure is right for you when you visit them.
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Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), a global leader in laser vision correction, wants to know how better vision could improve. The Contest invites entrants to make a video showing the impact of improved vision, for a chance to win cash and prizes. Here are the details.

Make a video in one of the following categories:
• “My contacts are getting in the way of my good time”
• “My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision”
• “You should see life after the iLASIK® Procedure”

Next popularize your entry to all your friends and ask them to vote for your video if they find it to be good. Do not forget its the number of votes, which decides your prize. Who knows you might be that one lucky winner to hold a Grand Prize of $5,000.

Apart from a lucky winner they are also giving away three HDTV package(a $2,500 value) — one per video category as a first prize and also three Flip UltraHD™ camcorder (a $199.99 value) — one per video category as second prize. Good Luck guys!
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Simbu's new BMW

Little Star Simbu's passion for swanky cars is well-known. After waiting for one year, the actor is happy to lay his hands on a brand new white swanky vehicle, the legendary BMW X6, the first of its kind in Tamil Nadu. It reportedly combines the attributes of an SUV with the stance of a coupé.
In the industry, Nayantara and Dhanush have similar cars (BMW X5), but Simbu's is the latest model.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Netfirms's Twitter Domain Contest


All you tweeters out there, a great chance to grab your own Apple iPod or a Macbook. All you need to do is very simple, just a tweet will get you a apple product in your home. Twitter Domain Contest by Netfirms is the key for your gift.

Its very simple and here is how it works you send a message to Netfirms via twitter asking Netfirms to register a domain name for you. If the domain name is available they will register it for you and automatically add it to your existing Netfirms Control Panel and bill to your current billing profile. The only prerequisite is that you add your Twitter username to your Netfirms Control Panel.

Netfirms gives you two great ways to reserve your chance at winning one of these gadgets. Retweet the contest details to your friends on Twitter, or register your next domain name with Netfirms via your Twitter account. It's that simple. Each domain registered through Twitter will receive one entry into the draw.

Don't have questions like how to do or from where to do, Netfirms provides you a detailed tutorial with full details on setting yourself up for domain registration via Twitter.

The steps are simple to enter the Netfirms contest, Log in to your Twitter account (You can use any of the available Twitter apps). Send a dm to @netfirms with the following: reg mynewdomain.com. They will confirm by replying to you via dm at which point the domain will be added to your Netfirms Control Panel.



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iPod nano now with Video Recording


The world’s most popular music player now gives you even more to play with. Say you find yourself in the middle of an impromptu shopping cart race. Or in the dining hall when a colossal food fight breaks out. Now you can prove it really happened with the iPod nano video camera. Shoot high-quality video in portrait or landscape — perfect for posting on the web or emailing friends. iPod nano also includes a microphone that captures clean audio you can listen to during playback on the built-in speaker.

iPod nano now has a polished anodized aluminum finish in nine electrifying colors. And a larger 2.2-inch color display for your viewing pleasure.

Making music mixes has never been easier. Because now Genius does it for you.
Rock out with the new FM tuner. And two innovative features — Live Pause and iTunes Tagging — make it smarter than the average radio.

VoiceOver speaks the names of songs and artists. So you can navigate your music without looking at the screen.

The new Pedometer counts every step you take. Or you can add Nike+ shoes and a Nike + iPod Sport Kit. Which makes your iPod nano the perfect workout partner.

The built-in mic lets you capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos.

It’s even easier to organize, browse, grow, and share your digital music and video collection with the new iTunes. And now you can save items with a wish list and enjoy iTunes extras — bonus features on select albums and movies — like lyrics, photos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes media.




Friday, September 11, 2009

A day of HP laptop

Another day with my usual, routine taps on the keyboard. People use me like a machine and forget that even i have alittle heart (pocessor), they overload me with a lot of information. I serve them the place to hold all their secrets and i help them to fetch various details from internet. I help them to be intouch with their loved ones through social networks and chats, I help them to get any information at any place, they carry me like a pocket notebook.

I do all this and i serve them with what they want, atlast what i get is nothing but a small place in a dark leather bag, my home(Laptop bag). After all this is what we laptops made for, but its our makers who made us strong to serve. Yes, we HP laptops are made this way to work 365 days non-stop with all energy and technology we need.

HP has given us some special properties that makes us differ from others, I have a special touch to the tap of my keys. I can remember anything you tell me and secure that it won't be let out for the world to hear, because you know other laptops like to talk. I'm lucky to be crafted from HP, that makes our users have pride of using HP laptops, like I love her from the depths of my hard drive.

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Pages from history

1989: A communications satellite, Marco Polo I, is strapped to the back of a rocket that takes off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and launched into a geosynchronous orbit. Its mission: to change how couch potatoes across Britain receive television signals and usher in a new era of affordable direct-satellite TV to consumers around the world.

Within two decades of the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, satellites were used to deliver programming to users. But these channels were available only to cable companies. Though Home Box Office started satellite delivery of programming to cable operators in 1976, it did not offer the service to individuals.

That didn’t keep dedicated TV-watchers from buying huge, industrial-size dishes for their backyards and hauling down signals on their own. Most of them got the service for free … after forking over $10,000 or so (think $25K in today’s moolah) for dish and receiver equipment.

The few who actually tried to pay for the signals sometimes had their checks returned. The industry, for the most part, wasn’t interested in selling satellite signals to millions of individual consumers.

Direct broadcast service that would allow the use of small receiving dishes to capture signals for each household could change that. British Satellite Broadcasting in July 1987 asked Hughes Space and Communications (today known as Boeing Satellite Systems) to design and build two satellites for the first television direct-broadcast service in Britain.

The two satellites would travel on the back of U.S.-manufactured Delta rockets. The first of the satellites, Marco Polo I, had three 110-watt channels, each with enough power for signals to be picked up by small and low-cost receiving dishes up to 13.5 inches diameter. The satellite was powered by large solar cells with nickel-cadmium cells as backup. Companion satellite Marco Polo II was launched on Aug. 17, 1990.

BSB eventually went on the air in March 1990, with its own satellite operating on a proprietary standard, beaming five channels of movies, sports, entertainment and news directly into British homes. That was 13 months after rival Sky Television, which shared the SES Astra 1A satellite and used the common European PAL television standard.

The direct-broadcast service would take a little longer to come to the United States. Four large cable companies launched a direct-broadcast satellite system called Primestar in the early 1990s. The Hughes DirecTV Satellite System was launched in 1994. Thanks to these, ‘dish TV’ and ‘direct TV’ became a part of the lexicon in millions of American households.

The original Marco Polo satellites, however, did not find the same level of success. BSB ran into financial problems by the end of 1991 and merged with rival Sky Network. Marco Polo I was acquired in-orbit two years later by the Swedish company Nordiska Satellite. It operated as Sirius 1 until 2001 and was then renamed Sirius W. It was sent up to a higher, non-geosynchronous junk orbit in 2003.

Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/08/0827directtv/

Twitter Domain Contest by Netfirms


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Netfirms gives you two great ways to reserve your chance at winning one of these gadgets. Retweet the contest details to your friends on Twitter, or register your next domain name with Netfirms via your Twitter account. It's that simple. Each domain registered through Twitter will receive one entry into the draw.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Kathipara Flyover in Dubai

To all our chennaites, there are a lot of happenings in and around our city which makes us feel,that our city is really getting better day by day and growing to international standards.

This small post of mine is to give you info about one of the latest landmark for chennai. Kathipara flyover which took over a period of 4 years for construction and at last opened by our esteemed CM last year. I found a similar construction in Dubai a kinda exact match.


Just when i was browsing through google map for the view of Palm Island, a artificial Island created by man. I found this flyover. The one on the left side is our Kathipara flyover and the other one on right side is the flyover i found in Dubai. You guys can have a look via Google maps, its on the coastal line near Dubai Harbor. The services provided by PC, Internet and Technology really helps in some way or other. My Blog provides u all the happenings if you don have much time to sit on your computer and search. :P

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

singapore gems - are you being served?

Whats the standards of service in Singapore? The best place you can find about the service and people views is Are You Being Served? This Blog investigates all service matters and engages in real life "missions". They give kudos to the good and to the not-so-satisfactory gentle nudges in the right service direction. The campaign taken by this blog will really help Singapore to improve its services, since its very expected events like Youth Olympic Games and Integrated Resorts in a years time.

It is high time to review the services around Singapore and to improve the overall service standards like food, Shopping, Gaming Conundrum, Customer Service Hot lines and many other, which would drive more visitors to Singapore. A group of people called "squad members" will be initiating various customer service scenarios, observe how service staff react, then blog about them on Are You Being Served.

Its a duty of every Singaporean to visit this blog and post their experience about Singapore Customer Service and to Share Your Story . A positive comment would help them to give a better service, whereas a negative comment will make them go on right track. Please post your stories as this will be of great help. If you feel some of the missions are left out, then you can suggest a new mission. A few minutes you spend to register your comments would be of great help in improving the service standards.

Looking at the responses received from various members who have visited the blog, one point is very clear that they want to make sure the services provided are at its best. They have provided facility for Users to comment and share their experiences and views, Visitors can also write their own stories and recommend missions.
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Tata Nano Europa


The Tata Nano, the diminutive Indian four-door econobox rumored to eventually arrive in U.S. showrooms, has reportedly passed current European impact testing systems. The offset front and side impact tests took place at the MIRA test center last week under supervision by an inspector from Britain's Vehicle Certification Authority. A spokesperson for Tata said "The company is delighted but not surprised with the results, as the car had already been tested in India".

Sold only in its homeland right now, Tata seems determined to expand its passenger vehicle business to Europe and North America. With that in mind, the automaker is working to upgrade the Nano to ensure the Lilliputian meets "Westernized" crash standards, including the European NCAP tests, and our own NHTSA requirements.

Tata Nano Europa Gallery

ApriPoko the Robot


This cute looking device is not a toy for kids or some junk internet or PC gaming stuff. In fact it is a robot developed by Toshiba. ApriPoko is the name of this bird-looking robot. The name itself suggests that the ApriPoko is developed in Japan, the technology headquaters.

The main functional services of ApriPoko is to learn your iR, wireless remote control actions. In simple words, ApriPoko is a voice-operated infrared universal remote control, not USB control. You just have to instruct the robot what you want to do. For instance switch on the TV or PC and ApriPoko will do it for you. The ApriPoko features sensors enabling the detection of infrared rays coming out from the remote. Hence everytime you press a button, it will ask “What did you just do?” it will also record all your answers. Next time, you just have to tell the robot what you want to do. ApriPoko will automatically control the TV or perhaps any other device without needing a remote.

Currently ApriPoko is just a prototype robot and can perform simple commands like switching the TV on/off or toggling channels etc. However the concept and the robot are yet at the developing stage. Therefore Toshiba now hopes to develop a consumer friendly version of the ApriPoko. If this happens, we might see ApriPoko kind of universal remotes sooner.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Life is how you see it

This was a mail i recieved from a friend of mine, felt this one to be worth sharing among people so posting it on my page.

"A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite – telling them to help themselves to hot coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: "If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for each of you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups and were eyeing each other's cups. Now if life is coffee, then the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change. Some times, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it."

So, don't let the cups drive you... enjoy the coffee instead.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Unnai Pol Oruvan

The next anticipated flick ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’ starring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal is set to get released on September 18, said official sources from the production house.
The audio launch of the movie has been planned in an innovative manner sans the regular speech and felicitation oration.

Kamal Haasan has got something new to spell bind the spectators, reported the media manager Nikhil Murugan. For the first time, big time stars Kamal and Mohanlal are coming together for a fresh script that hasn’t been made in Kollywood since awhile.

The story of an ordinary man and his angst against the terrorism in his country is the crux of the story. Media channels and portals throughout India are expected to take part in the audio launch for which adequate arrangements have been made.

Earlier slated for the month of August, Unnai Pol Oruvan now hits screens in September after which Kamal is in talks to dust and being his dream project ‘Marutha Nayagam’.

A must watch Trailer, Unnai Pol Oruvan. Guys don't miss this movie for what so ever reason.


Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Hyndai Crossover

Hyundai has released the first 'official' picture of its new ix35, a new C-segment crossover rival for the likes of Nissan's smash hit Qashqai and Ford Europe's Kuga. The ix35 (a 'teaser photo was issued last week) will replace the Tucson - production of which started earlier this year at affiliate Kia's plant in Slovakia alongside that brand's similar Sportage.

Design cues seen on ix35 will be carried over to other new Hyundai models, most notably the pronounced hexagonal grille which "will become a recognisable family attribute", the automaker said. "The ix35 has a smaller footprint than C-segment hatchbacks and MPVs, meaning it will also appeal to buyers who are seeking a more stylish alternative to conventional cars."

Hyundai claimed more refined power train technology will enable the new crossover "to deliver markedly better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions than rival SUVs and compete head on in terms of running costs with mainstream hatchbacks".

Monday, August 31, 2009

BMW's Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car

After several months of speculation and official teases for the past week, we now finally have all the details on the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept that BMW is revealed at Frankfurt. The speculation about the concept's powertrain has gone in several directions, almost all of which were correct. The new concept is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Conceived with the idea of melding the performance of an M3 with exceptionally low fuel consumption, BMW claims a 0-62 mph time of 4.8 seconds while scoring 62.6 mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined test cycle.

There has been considerable speculation that future BMWs would go to smaller engines including a three cylinder. The concept uses a 1.5-liter turbodiesel that is essentially half of the fabulous 3.0-liter found in the 335d. The triple is rated at a hefty 163 hp with peak torque of 214 lb-ft. The engine is paired with a 6-speed DCT derived from the unit used in the M3 and Z4.

Adding fuel to the recent reports that BMW would not continue developing the two-mode hybrid system that will debut soon in the X6, the concept uses a new strong hybrid system. The new system is a further development of the mild hybrid that is debuting in the ActiveHybrid 7. As in the 7, a more powerful 33 hp electric motor is sandwiched between the engine and transmission. A second 80 hp motor provides drive to the front axle. The total net output of the drive system is 356 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Continue reading after the jump.

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