Thursday, March 31, 2011
Viacom 18 is first corporate to tap into Australian film industry with Abhinav Kashyap next movie ABHINAV KASHYAP AND VIKRAM MALHOTRA Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has perhaps set the trend for other filmmakers and production houses. At the end of the inaugural Australian Film Festival and Film Seminars, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has formally announced that through
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Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has perhaps set the trend for other filmmakers and production houses. At the end of the inaugural Australian Film Festival and Film Seminars, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has formally announced that through Abhinav's film it will formally start collaborations with Australia with long term aims to utilize funding and grants from Australia and investment into Indo Australian projects. Viacom 18 Motion Pictures was a key industry supporter for An Australian Film Initiative's festival in Mumbai.
Viacom 18 Motion Pictures' forthcoming film with Abhinav Kashyap as director, and tentatively titled PROJECT 18, will be principally shot in Australia and structured to receive maximum benefits from Australia. Australia's award winning production company Temple will be the Australian production company for Viacom 18 Motion Pictures for this and other slate of projects.
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From Australia, renowned Australian director Bill Bennett's has decided to film his next thriller completely in India. Famous for his films like (KISS OR KILL, TWO IF BY SEA) among others, Bill is producing his film with Anupam Sharma, Sydney based film maker and Australia's leading expert on Indian cinema.
AAFI's objective by supporting these two pioneering announcements is to provide growth impetus to film trade between the two great countries and provide both film makers the best facilities in either country. Viacom18 Motion Pictures has partnered the AAFI to support this initiative and is obviously thrilled that they are the first corporate from India to trigger a long term relationship with Australian film industry for collaboration and coproduction through Abhinav's film. After 2010's biggest hit DABANNG, Abhinav's film with Viacom18 Motion Pictures is his next directorial venture and he is presently busy scripting the same.
Speaking at the function Abhinav said, "I am extremely delighted and honored that my Project 18 is being shot in Australia which provides me rich spectrum of locations, crew, and other benefits. Cinema has a huge potential I am sure with Project 18 we will strike a chord. Indian Cinema is diverse and rich in its own way to collaborate with another country to encourage knowledge and promote harmony. It is a commendable initiative which will be a huge milestone in Indian Cinema. I am glad Viacom 18 Motion Pictures & Temple have collaborated on Project 18."
Pleased with a good turnout at his retrospective at the film festival and announcing his film Bill Bennett said, "I am excited to direct a film in India, a country which known for its diverse culture and heritage. I feel the reason why Indian Cinema is reaching new heights every passing day is because the films made in India have a different vision, a different storytelling method and a different mindset. I have come to India with an aim to give the global audience not just a film but an experience. I also welcome Viacom's decision to bring Abhinav's film to Australia. We will ensure that he has a warm welcome in our country."
Mr. Vikram Malhotra, COO Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, "Viacom18 Motion Pictures is proud to partner with Temple in developing co-operation between India and Australia in the film production sphere. We are delighted that our forthcoming film, directed by the talented Abhinav Kashyap, will benefit from an extremely film friendly Australia. I am confident that Abhinav, who set the box office ablaze with his first film in 2010, will create a worthy film that will win the hearts of millions of fans in both countries. I look forward to working closely with AAFI in the course of developing stronger links with Australia."
what to do When your partner seeks kinky sex what to do When you are the kinky one How to Deal With A Kinky Partner
Kinky sex has more to do with sexual practices that raise the bars of lovemaking to being vehemently expressive, ranging from the act of being playful to paraphilic. Kinky sex can be extremely painful and uncomfortable for many.
Clinical psychologist Shrradha Sidhwani says, "Sexual compatibility between partners is a must. But it is important to keep in mind what appeals to both." Kinky sex at times may result in repelling physical proximity to the partner. Kinky sex is not just associated with men. Clinical psychologist Mansi Hassan says that now there is a changing trend in women and they are more expressive and experimental than their men.
There are two sides to this coin. Either you are the one who wants it wild or your partner is the kinky one when you are uncomfortable. Hassan says, "Often, kinky sex causes physical discomfort and pain to many, mostly women and so, should be avoided."
Sidhwani says, "Every person has different sexual drives and if that is not satisfied, they may indulge in sex outside the relation. Add an emotional element to save your relationship." Sex is about pleasure than pain. Not every degree of kinky sex is abnormal, but if it tends to incline that way, one should watch out for the signs; as it can end up being a traumatic experience. Don't just comply without feeling comfortable. But there is no harm in innovation and experimentation while having sex. Because, love and love-making, is undoubtedly all about give and take, only then can one be gratified.
When you are the kinky one:
1. Be specific about your thoughts:
Communicating is a must. If you are the one who loves the kink bit, talk about your likes and dislikes to your partner while in bed. Try to gauge how comfortable he/she is about the same and understand the level of kink involved both ways. Innovation and experimentation is good for boosting up your sexual life and re-igniting passion.
2. Never pressurise your partner: Clinical psychologist Anjali Chabbria opines, "Kinky sexual behaviour can never be forced, as it is about how comfortable the other person is, only then will love-making end up being pleasurable." Another important aspect, as Sidhwani says, is consent.
3. Go smooth: If your partner wishes to give it a shot, then run into it smoothly without disclosing your animal instincts. Chabbria thinks it's best to start with coaxing and cajoling. Hassan says, "Create a physical and emotional atmosphere to break the shell they're in. During the act, or preferably after it, ask him/her how comfortable they were." Like Chabbria says, if there is dissent and dissatisfaction in the whole act, it can result in withdrawal from sexual activity or aggression (overt or covert).
When your partner seeks kinky sex:
1. Listen: Don't turn a deaf ear to your partner when he/she discusses their fantasies with you. Consider listening to their request. Slow your partner down if he/she is rushing in.
2. Gauge the level: Chabbria says, "Assess your partner. If love is interspersed with kinky sex, then there is no harm in trying (when comfortable.)" Then again, if comfort is not associated with kink (for you), be polite while turning your partner down.
TidalTV, a video ad technology company, announced today that it has raised $30 million in funding. The company’s product helps advertisers deliver ads to target demographics TidalTV raises $30M to optimize video advertisements
TidalTV, a video ad technology company, announced today that it has raised $30 million in funding.The company’s product helps advertisers deliver ads to target demographics across online video, mobile video, and television. TidalTV offers what it calls “zero waste advertising”, where it optimizes the distribution of in-stream ads so companies can reach the market they’re looking for. The company says that if its platform doesn’t allow your ad to reach the audience you want, you get your money back.
eMarketer estimates that by 2015, 76% of internet users will be watching online video each month, and online video advertising spending will increase from $1.97 billion to $5.71 billion.
The round of funding was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from existing investors Comcast Interactive Capital and Valhalla Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate growth, expand into new markets and to deploy new products.
TidalTV, which is headquartered in Baltimore, has raised $61M to date.
Akshay If a man hurts Sonam I will kill him Sonam Kapoor has won Akshay Kumar's heart
Crossfit The New World Order in Fitness Crossfit believes in mixing up workouts and getting the maximum from your body in all the 10 categories of physical training.
Move over isolation workouts at the gym, hours and hours of lifting heavy weights just to workout your biceps of shoulders. Crossfit is making waves all over the world with its elite training and more and more Crossfit gyms are popping up everywhere.
According to Crossfit, proficiency is required in each of these ten fitness domains - cardiovascular/ respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination, and accuracy. True fitness according to Crossfit is increased work capacity across all these domains and this is achieved by provoking hormonal and neurological adaptations by increasing metabolism.
Previously only the domain of the elite athletes (read law enforcement agencies and military organizations), now Crossfit is more accessible to anyone who wants to build strength and endurance. A growing number of Crossfit gyms are steadily on the rise in the US alone, (the number now at nearly 2000 gyms worldwide) and The Crossfit Inc gives licenses to affiliates who follow their workouts and certifies affiliates and trainers.
Crossfit is also noteworthy for their virtual community whereby they share Workouts of the Day and other information an athlete may need, thus allowing best practices to emerge from a variety of approaches.
Previously written off as a fad or a cult, it is apparent that Crossfit is here to stay owing to its growing popularity. A Crossfit gym, will not have most of the fancy equipment like the hamstring curl machine and the hip or thigh extensor seen today at most modern gyms. Instead a Crossfit gym will have certain necessary equipment like pull up and dip bars, barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells, climbing ropes and rowing machines. Crossfit swears by the Concept 2 Rower, or rowing to take care of all cardio needs, as it is a full body workout by itself.
To bring alive the concept, here is a look at some examples of what 3 different Crossfit workouts on 3 separate days look like:
(Note: at least two days a week are forced rest days)
Workout 1
Do in as little time as possible
70 Burpees
60 Sit-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1.5 poods
40 Pull-ups
30 Handstand push-ups
Workout 2Do in as little time as possible:
Run 1 mile
100 Sit-ups
100 Back extensions
Run 1 mile
Mix and match back extensions and sit-ups as needed.
Workout 3Ten rounds, each for time of:
100 meter Sprint
Rest 90 seconds
Workout 4 Four rounds in as little time as possible:
10 L-pull-ups
15 Push-ups
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
15 Push-ups
20 Pull-ups
15 Push-ups
Post time to comments.
As you can see from the above examples, Crossfit believes in mixing up workouts and getting the maximum from your body in all the 10 categories of physical training.
2,000 contestants turn out for auditions of Hrithik's debut TV show Just Dance Hrithik Roshan, as his debut TV show, 'Just Dance', opened its doors to the highly anticipated first auditions in Kolkota
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It's all systems go for Bollywood heartthrob, Hrithik Roshan, as his debut TV show, 'Just Dance', opened its doors to the highly anticipated first auditions in Kolkota. Apart from the contestants who had pre-registered themselves through Star TV's website, a staggering 2,000 hopefuls arrived in the hope of catapulting their talents into the international spotlight.
The registered entrants, followed by the walk-in entrants, will be auditioned with only the best candidates awarded the honour of showcasing their skills in front of the iconic jury member, Hrithik Roshan, who sits alongside some of the most highly acclaimed choreographers of the Indian film Industry.
'Just Dance' is already the talk of the town and will feature aspiring and established dance talent from across the globe including those participants that turned out for the February UK and USA auditions. The overseas finalists will travel to India to represent the UK and USA respectively in what is being touted as one of the biggest dance shows on Hindi television.
Riteish Deshmukh is playing a college principal in F.A.L.T.U, a role which Amitabh Bachchan played in MOHABBATEIN. But the similarities end at that Riteish Felt bad when people called me faltu
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Riteish Deshmukh is playing a college principal in F.A.L.T.U, a role which Amitabh Bachchan played in MOHABBATEIN. But the similarities end at that.
Says Riteish, "I'm playing the role of a principal in the film. But there is no parampara, pratishtha aur anushasan in my college. He's so young that he's almost like a friend. He gives his guidance through his experiences. Excellence in studies is not the only thing. There are many other things in which people or students need to be encouraged. And my character in the film does exactly the same."
Ask him if he has ever been called faltu by someone and he says, "Before the film, I used to feel bad when people called me faltu. But after the film, it feels cool. When the term faltu was used in the course of the film, I realised that it is not bad. In fact, it's cool. When I was about to come to films, people said I was doing Faltugiri. But I am proud of it."
Continuing in the same vein, the actor says, "According to me, faltu is something which makes no sense. Like when we say, 'Faltu mein picture dekh li. Faltu match thi. Faltu mein time waste ho gaya'. So all the things which we find bad or useless, we call them faltu. From one angle they might seem bad, but that doesn't mean they have to be outrightly rejected."
Wasn't there a risk involved in having naming a film F.A.L.T.U.? "The title F.A.L.T.U. is true to the film. Many times we thought about changing the title. But Vashu (Bhagnani), Remo (D'Souza) and many others were convinced that F.A.L.T.U.? is the right title for the film. When you see the film, you will realise the same," quips the 32-year-old actor.
F.A.L.T.U. is all set to release on 1st April.
Freida pinto Glamour magazine exculsive cover page photo Sizzles in Glamorous Photoshoot Freida Pinto's back. This time as a Glamour magazine cover girl, in shorty-shorts and a bra top by US designer Peter Som.
Freida Pinto's back. This time as a Glamour magazine cover girl, in shorty-shorts and a bra top by US designer Peter Som.
Pinto, who's kept a low profile since her not-so-brilliant outing on the big screen in Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall, Dark Stranger, smiles at us off the cover of American magazine Glamour's May issue.
Pawan directed Teen Maar Trivikram directed major love episodes with Trisha and Kriti Kharbhanda. The dialogues from Pawan Kalyan in Spanish language and naming of Pawan Kalyan Teen Maar Pawan Jayant Trivikram Trisha Kriti Kharbhanda
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Real facts behind Porn Producer money Natti Kumar TG Venkatesh Producer Porn Black Money Natti Kumar, popularly known as the porn producer of Telugu Film Industry has been in the news for the money he is dumping. Sources say that the money doesn't belong to Natti, but it is the black mon
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Sedusa is set to tease, tantalise, titillate and seducate you with some elegant erotica.
But despite the bountiful booty, his eyes — and every other part of his anatomy — were reserved for that little waif. There was something so wanton yet so childlike about her. As though completely obsessed with her sexuality yet oblivious to the effect she was having on him. "It's in situations like these that men end up thinking with the wrong head, isn't it?" he asked himself. Rhetoric questions, he smirked. That's when he saw her walk towards him.
"She's going to flirt with me! Maybe suggest we hook up..." he thought excitedly, when the mysterious damsel leaned in and said something a gazillion times sexier. "Only 50 bucks a bang," a strange accent followed by a stranger's tongue in his ear. He'd never paid for sex — in financial terms at least. He always thought of himself as the kind that could get sex without having to dole out big bucks.
Never had he been propositioned in such a manner. "You're worth much more," he whispered back in her ear, running his fingers through her long, salt-water-kissed hair. "Pay me the extra amount in kind," she laughed. What an adventure! Holiday sex at its best.
She wrapped her fingers around him and walked him towards a tiny shack. The beach there was as bereft of people as her body was of fabric. His hands automatically moved towards the pasties though the rest of her body was nude. "Human tendency to go for the forbidden fruit," he grinned to himself.
But she stopped him from peeling them off. "They're not coming off," she ordered. He was usually the one in control during sex. The role reversal was too much of a perverse pleasure. He went down on her, and then into the surprisingly unorthodox positions she twisted herself into, thanking his gym and yoga workouts.
He came with a bang. He couldn't remember the last time he'd experienced such intensity. When he awoke from his post-coital cat nap, she had gone. As had 50 bucks from his wallet. She'd only left behind her bright blue tiny pasties.
Jennifer Aniston to Direct Movie on Breast Cancer Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman is overseeing the collection of five short films called "Project Five," the TV network said on Tuesday. This is the first time she and Aniston have worked together since the sitcom "Friends" ended in 2004.
Aniston, Keys and Moore will each direct a short movie, as will filmmaker Patty Jenkins, who made the 2003 crime drama "Monster." A fifth director will be chosen later.
Kauffman supervised a team of writers that came up with five stories that use humor and drama to show the effects of breast cancer on women's relationships and how they perceive themselves, said Lifetime Networks.
The collection of five short films, slated to air sometime this year, will be produced by Sony Pictures Television.
best april fool jokes april fool pranks best of the april fool pranks and jokes i want to know the best april fool practical jokes pranks
Stink bombs: This one is a “dirty trick”. When in a meeting, throw stink pellets and then target someone and give them ridiculous what-did-you-eat looks! For better effect, you can learn to make low fart noises with pursed lips. Make sure a few people are involved in it and they all target the same person. Laugh your hearts out as you watch the target squirm uncomfortably in his seat!
Rumour rammer: Fix a target, preferably your best friend and ask them about some ridiculous rumour such as, “Heard your girlfriend broke up with you? I feel let down that you didn’t share your love for cross dressing with me!” The wackier the rumour the better! Do not limit the possibilities! Get as many people as you can in the prank. After he’s been rammed with the rumour for an entire day, he’ll certainly lose his mind!
Talking toys: In the office, target someone and ask a few colleagues to join you in the prank. Place a soft toy near the coffee maker, cooler or restroom in your office. Put a cell phone on speaker somewhere near the toy, well hidden. When the person comes near, speak over the phone, “Hey you! Red shirt, over here!” When he looks around say things like “Wassup dummy! What you staring at eh?” Make the conversation real wacky and watch him freak out!
Just for laughs: Loosen the door knob of the main door of your house. Invite your relatives and friends over for tea. And watch how they react differently when they think they have broken the door knob! Record, rewind and laugh!
Aaaachoo! Sowwie!: This trick works best in crowded places. Get a spray bottle or squirt gun and fill it with water and hide it in your palm. Stand behind someone and pretend that you have a really bad cold. Make a big deal of fake blowing your nose in a tissue. When you have them all scared and half-repelled already, fake a big nasty sneeze and spray/squirt the water in the back of their neck. Watch them go “Eeeeeew!”
Dookudu Director losing sleep Srinu Vytla Dookudu Mahesh Babu Mahesh Samantha Mahesh Director losing sleep
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After the sudden demise of Comedy King, director EVV Satyanarayana, the post remained vacant. However, industry pundits are saying that one of the present ruling directors of Tollywood, Srinu Vytla can occupy the position easily. This successful maker is loosing sleep as per reports due to some impending problems. Completing the shoot of 'Dookudu' with Mahesh Babu is the biggest challenge before Srinu Vytla now. Due to some unavoidable reasons like T-agitation, Tollywood Strike and Prakash Raj’s date problems, the shooting has already delayed largely. Currently, ripened apple looking Superstar Mahesh wants to take a break from the shoots due to scorching summer heat. As the Superstar is planning for an outing in a European country, Vytla's tensions are increasing as it has been a year since his film was released. Close sources revealed that the director is urging Superstar not to take the break, as it affects the completion of the film pushing the release date to mid 2011. Initially, 'Dookudu' was planned for a cool summer release. |
fingering of Rana in the project from start to finish led to the anger of Puri Nenu Naa Rakshasi Daggubati hero Rana director Puri Jagannadh Rana Nenu Naa Rakshasi Puri Jagannadh Puri Daggubati Rana's finger Puri's hand
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Smart and successful heroes always does smart things to promote their just releasing projects, unlike our young kid. Rana, who is just one film year old in Telugu tinsel town, seems to be pressing the wrong buttons. 'Nenu Naa Rakshasi', the upcoming flick of Daggubati hero Rana under the direction of sensational commercial director Puri Jagannadh is gearing for a grand release on this summer. However, the promotional activities for the flick are comparatively low with other contenders, though the film was completed a month ago. It is heard that unnecessary fingering of Rana in the project from start to finish led to the anger of Puri, for which he left the promotion of the movie. Generally, Puri is an expert in promoting his flicks with exceptional marketing strategies for the hair-raising content he creates. Trade experts are saying that Puri's hand to project's promotion will affect film's business. |
100% Free! Tamanna's hot lip-kiss Naga Chaitanya Tamanna 100% Love Sukumar Kiss Lip-kiss Lip-lock donning bikini and lip licking kind of stuff. But, Tamanna has done everything for free
We are not joking! Tamanna's hot lip-kiss comes free for Naga Chaitanya in their upcoming flick '100% Love'. Generally, heroines demand lot of bucks once they rose to fame and some extra bucks for donning bikini and lip licking kind of stuff. But, Tamanna has done everything for free. Super brained mega producer of Telugu Cinema Industry, Allu Aravind seems to be the man behind this mega-offer of Tamanna. Actually, the milky-white beauty is not willing for such acts, but that 'agreement' forced her to do this entire romantic stuff for free. It is already known that Allu Aravind has signed a deal with Tamanna after her first flick 'Sri' that has Manchu Manoj in the lead. The agreement is said to be consisting of all those 'loop holes' that can exploit and explore sensuous Tamanna to the max. As part of it, the passionate Lip-Kiss was done for free without any hiked remuneration is the talk of Film Nagar now. Already, Tamanna was found crying for the under pay she is getting paid and a lip-kiss act is of course a hammer's stroke on her head. |
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Naga Babu Genelia and her mother severely tortured him to pay extra money for adjusting the actress's dates Naga Babu Telugu Media awaits for Genelia's answer Genelia Naga Babu Orange Actress Heroine Mega
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The popularity she has gained with some successful flicks like 'Bommarillu' is totally untwined by her erratic behavior with 'Orange' producer. Factors like head-wait and recklessness should be controlled to a max while rising up in Film Industry, where cute girl Genelia almost failed. Mega Brother Naga Babu revealed earlier that Genelia and her mother severely tortured him to pay extra money for adjusting the actress's dates. Due to some obstacles, the shooting of Ram Charan's utterflop flick 'Orange' got delayed drastically, cornering the producer to an unrecoverable loss. As the dates need to be extended, Genelia has asked for some extra remuneration before warning with an exit plan from the |
Geek makes slingshot that shoots machetes fling any namby-pamby rocks or BB’s.
I vote this guy most likely to lose a finger. If you watched the Walking Dead, you know that we have to be ready for the zombie hoards at any time. One geek is ready with his own homemade slingshot gun that doesn’t fling any namby-pamby rocks or BB’s. This slingshot is for the zombie killer with vision and slings machetes, not the Danny Trejo type mind you.
This thing appears to be cobbled together out of scrap wood left lying around. Don’t worry about the builder though, should those thin pieces of surgical tubing and wood happen to break he is protected by what may be the only Esprit shirt to survive the 80′s, a green jacket and one of those face shields people wear when they grind things.
I just have the sense that this thing is a really bad accident waiting to happen. Still it’s cool, I just hope the next time we see this dude he has both eyes and all his fingers.
Superstar Mahesh Babu Amrutanjan are showing interest only in Mahesh Babu Vivel Ultra Pro Shampoo new endorsement deal Vivel Ultra Pro Anti Dandruff Shampoo Mahesh Babu Mahesh Superstar Star Hero Hero Mahesh adds another feather in his cap
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Apart from Superstar Mahesh Babu, there are many other youth icons like Mega Power Star Ram Charan, Young Tiger Jr NTR, Stylish Star Allu Arjun and last but not the least Rebel Star Prabhas to represent the trendy and current scenarios. However, top brands like Provogue, ThumsUp, Univercell, Malabar Gold, Navratna Oil & Cool Talk and Amrutanjan are showing interest only in Mahesh Babu, irrespective of the fact that he is coming up with only one flick for 3 years. Mahesh Babu's charming looks have made him the most sought after actor for endorsements. Recently, Mahesh has signed a new endorsement deal, which will be another feather in his cap. He was chosen as the brand ambassador of Vivel Ultra Pro Shampoo. "I am really proud to be associated with a brand like Vivel Ultra Pro Anti Dandruff Shampoo. I have always made a conscious effort to endorse brands that I strongly believe in and Vivel Ultra Pro is indeed the most effective anti-dandruff solution which also provides hair care with its unique 3 in 1 formula. Vivel Ultra Pro anti-dandruff shampoo reinforces ITC's commitment to create hallmarks of consumer trust," said Mahesh Babu, on reacting to the deal. "Our Brand Ambassador Mahesh Babu certainly epitomizes quality, style, energy and immense versatility. He is a perfect fit for our brand and is aligned to the brand philosophy and its sensibilities, especially in Andhra Pradesh," said Nilanjan Mukherjee, Head of Marketing, ITC Limited. |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Windows Embedded Compact 7, its consumer electronics OS that will also serve as the Microsoft chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie isn’t afraid to go against the grain when it comes to tablets. Microsoft’s Mundie Tablets may not last, future of desktops is “the room”
Microsoft chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie isn’t afraid to go against the grain when it comes to tablets.Speaking at a lunch in Sydney, Australia, Mundie said that he was unsure if tablets like the iPad would stick around, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. He went on to discuss how he viewed the future of computer interfaces, which included entire rooms replacing the traditional desktop.
Mundie seems to have more faith in smartphones than tablets. He said that smartphones will eventually “become your most personal computer” (this is already true for me, and most others who are never more than 6 feet from their phones). He also made a distinction between mobile and portable devices, something that I think has gotten muddy since the advent of the iPad. “”Mobile is something that you want to use while you’re moving, and portable is something that you move and then use,” he said.
Mundie’s big beef with tablets, it seems, is that he’s unsure if the space between mobile devices (smartphones) and traditional mobile devices (laptops) will continue to exist. Tablets now hover in that nether space, which is constantly under attack from larger and more powerful smartphones, as well as cheaper ultraportable laptops.
Despite the massive growth in tablets at the moment, mainly due to the iPad, it’s definitely worth questioning just how useful these devices will be in the long term. In my apartment, I have both an iPad and a Samsung Galaxy Tab for testing, but I rarely pick either one up for casual web browsing. Of course, the situation is probably different for consumers who don’t make a living working on the Internet.
Mundie’s hesitation around tablets may be why Microsoft has been so slow to adopt a tablet initiative that doesn’t involve desktop versions of Windows. As I’ve argued previously, Microsoft already has a decent tablet solution in Windows Embedded Compact 7, its consumer electronics OS that will also serve as the basis for future Windows Phone updates. But the company has, for some reason, avoided developing an operating system specifically aimed at tablets. Its plan now is to integrate tablet functionality into Windows 7 and 8 — which is basically what Microsoft has been doing for years.
He also discussed a cool next-generation technology that Microsoft is working on. When looking at a phone, “instead of seeing a screen it can beam individual rays of light into your eyes right on your retina … [so] you can look at your phone and see HDTV.” Such a technology would be useful for watching movies and playing games from your phone. And it could potentially replace tablet functionality for some users.
When it comes to the future of desktops, Mundie said: “”I believe the successor to the desktop is the room, that instead of thinking that the computer is just something on the desk that you go and sit in front of, [in the] future basically the whole room is the computer and you go in it.”
Mundie pointed to Microsoft’s popular Kinect Xbox 360 accessory as a way to enable a room-based computing environment. The Kinect has 3D cameras to track your body’s motion, which makes it uniquely suited for more interactive computing environments. Eventually, it could be used to deliver personalized health care and education to remote areas, he said.
MyNet, a DLNA streaming client, MyLibrary, an ebook reader app, MyCloud, for accessing content stored on ASUS’ WebStorage (a year’s unlimited access to which is bundled with the Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet we were most excited about, we’d probably have said Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 ASUS Eee Pad Transformer first-impressions
If you’d asked us yesterday which Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet we were most excited about, we’d probably have said Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1, or maybe its smaller 8.9 sibling. Now we’re not so sure. caught up with ASUS today for the official launch of the Eee Pad Transformer, the company’s 10.1-inch Tegra 2 tablet that can be optionally paired with a detachable, battery-toting keyboard dock. Announced back at CES 2011, and promptly lost amid the flurry of similar slates, it turns out that ASUS could well have a winner on its hands. Read on for our first-impressions.
At 271 x 177 x 12.98 mm the Eee Pad Transformer isn’t as thin as the iPad 2 or the Galaxy Tab 10.1, and nor, at 680g, is it as light. Still, it’s a neatly portable slate in its own right, with a curved, textured back panel and brushed-metal effect sides. Ports are more comprehensive than Samsung’s, too, with mini HDMI 1.3a along with a microSD card reader, and there are stereo speakers, a microphone, headset jack and a proprietary socket for the keyboard dock (more on which in a moment). Twin cameras – 1.2-megapixels on the front and 5-megapixels on the back – along with WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR round out the main specs, plus of course there’s the 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of flash storage.
It’s the display that’s most impressive initially, however, a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 IPS panel supporting 10-point multitouch and covered with a sheet of toughened Gorilla Glass. We can’t say scientifically how it compares to the display on the iPad 2, but with incredibly broad viewing angles – we got almost side-on without seeing any color inversion – in all four orientations, and indecently rich colors, it’s one of the best tablet displays we’ve seen to-date. Some of ASUS’ demo units were a little finicky with their touch-responsiveness, but we’re putting that down to calibration issues as it wasn’t consistent across all of the Eee Pads.
A brilliant screen is one thing, but we were equally impressed with the keyboard. ASUS will be offering it separately to the Eee Pad Transformer, but it’s really an essential part of the value proposition. The chiclet keys are are on a par with those on an ASUS Eee PC netbook, with a row of Android-specific media and shortcut buttons and a responsive touchpad that supports tap-to-click. The Transformer docks in neatly with a double-click, and the hinge mechanism is stiff but reassuringly solid.
The keyboard adds a couple of extra USB 2.0 ports, another HDMI, headphone jack and a memory card reader, but more importantly there’s an integrated battery. This promises to boost the slate’s 9.5 hour runtime to a whopping 16 hours, automatically recharging the Transformer so that it’s as close to full as possible when you later remove it from the dock. The supplied AC adapter has two plugs, allowing you to recharge both sections simultaneously. The battery adds the necessary weight to keep the whole thing stable when clipped together, adding up to a setup we far prefer to Acer’s optional Iconia Tab W500 dock.
ASUS has done a little modification to Honeycomb, with a customized homescreen that has an active desktop with weather alerts, email counter and calendar. There’s also a great Live Wallpaper which displays the Eee Pad’s remaining battery as a water level that gradually sinks down the screen (complete with some floating ice cubes). Tilt the Transformer and the water sloshes around accordingly. While it’s a visual gimmick, it also makes checking battery status far easier than peering down at the tiny icon in the Honeycomb dock. Unfortunately, ASUS tells us, Google isn’t entirely happy with it, and so there’s an ongoing battle to ensure the Eee Pad launches with it installed.
There’ll also be a preloaded copy of Polaris Office 3, for creating and editing Office documents – ASUS is pretty keen that the Eee Pad Transformer be seen as a content creation tool, rather than just a consumption one – as well as some of the company’s own apps. They include MyNet, a DLNA streaming client, MyLibrary, an ebook reader app, MyCloud, for accessing content stored on ASUS’ WebStorage (a year’s unlimited access to which is bundled with the Transformer) and MyDesktop, a remote log-in tool allowing you access to your PC, Mac or Android desktop.
Performance was on a par with other Tegra 2 tablets we’ve used, with responsive pinch-zooming and apps flicking around neatly. The HDMI output upscales to 1080p nicely – browsing was particularly impressive on ASUS’ big demo screen, though we also played a few sneaky levels of Angry Birds – though of course there’s the DLNA support if you’d rather cut the cord.
The only real omission is 3G, which will follow on in models a couple of months down the line. Pricing – £379 for the 16GB WiFi model – puts the Eee Pad Transformer £20 less than the entry-level iPad 2 in the UK. It’s arguably not as polished as the iOS slate, but that’s not to say there’s not an audience for it and Apple’s Bluetooth keyboard support isn’t as slick and solid a solution as the ASUS keyboard dock (which pushes the price up to £429).
At 271 x 177 x 12.98 mm the Eee Pad Transformer isn’t as thin as the iPad 2 or the Galaxy Tab 10.1, and nor, at 680g, is it as light. Still, it’s a neatly portable slate in its own right, with a curved, textured back panel and brushed-metal effect sides. Ports are more comprehensive than Samsung’s, too, with mini HDMI 1.3a along with a microSD card reader, and there are stereo speakers, a microphone, headset jack and a proprietary socket for the keyboard dock (more on which in a moment). Twin cameras – 1.2-megapixels on the front and 5-megapixels on the back – along with WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR round out the main specs, plus of course there’s the 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of flash storage.
It’s the display that’s most impressive initially, however, a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 IPS panel supporting 10-point multitouch and covered with a sheet of toughened Gorilla Glass. We can’t say scientifically how it compares to the display on the iPad 2, but with incredibly broad viewing angles – we got almost side-on without seeing any color inversion – in all four orientations, and indecently rich colors, it’s one of the best tablet displays we’ve seen to-date. Some of ASUS’ demo units were a little finicky with their touch-responsiveness, but we’re putting that down to calibration issues as it wasn’t consistent across all of the Eee Pads.
A brilliant screen is one thing, but we were equally impressed with the keyboard. ASUS will be offering it separately to the Eee Pad Transformer, but it’s really an essential part of the value proposition. The chiclet keys are are on a par with those on an ASUS Eee PC netbook, with a row of Android-specific media and shortcut buttons and a responsive touchpad that supports tap-to-click. The Transformer docks in neatly with a double-click, and the hinge mechanism is stiff but reassuringly solid.
The keyboard adds a couple of extra USB 2.0 ports, another HDMI, headphone jack and a memory card reader, but more importantly there’s an integrated battery. This promises to boost the slate’s 9.5 hour runtime to a whopping 16 hours, automatically recharging the Transformer so that it’s as close to full as possible when you later remove it from the dock. The supplied AC adapter has two plugs, allowing you to recharge both sections simultaneously. The battery adds the necessary weight to keep the whole thing stable when clipped together, adding up to a setup we far prefer to Acer’s optional Iconia Tab W500 dock.
ASUS has done a little modification to Honeycomb, with a customized homescreen that has an active desktop with weather alerts, email counter and calendar. There’s also a great Live Wallpaper which displays the Eee Pad’s remaining battery as a water level that gradually sinks down the screen (complete with some floating ice cubes). Tilt the Transformer and the water sloshes around accordingly. While it’s a visual gimmick, it also makes checking battery status far easier than peering down at the tiny icon in the Honeycomb dock. Unfortunately, ASUS tells us, Google isn’t entirely happy with it, and so there’s an ongoing battle to ensure the Eee Pad launches with it installed.
There’ll also be a preloaded copy of Polaris Office 3, for creating and editing Office documents – ASUS is pretty keen that the Eee Pad Transformer be seen as a content creation tool, rather than just a consumption one – as well as some of the company’s own apps. They include MyNet, a DLNA streaming client, MyLibrary, an ebook reader app, MyCloud, for accessing content stored on ASUS’ WebStorage (a year’s unlimited access to which is bundled with the Transformer) and MyDesktop, a remote log-in tool allowing you access to your PC, Mac or Android desktop.
Performance was on a par with other Tegra 2 tablets we’ve used, with responsive pinch-zooming and apps flicking around neatly. The HDMI output upscales to 1080p nicely – browsing was particularly impressive on ASUS’ big demo screen, though we also played a few sneaky levels of Angry Birds – though of course there’s the DLNA support if you’d rather cut the cord.
The only real omission is 3G, which will follow on in models a couple of months down the line. Pricing – £379 for the 16GB WiFi model – puts the Eee Pad Transformer £20 less than the entry-level iPad 2 in the UK. It’s arguably not as polished as the iOS slate, but that’s not to say there’s not an audience for it and Apple’s Bluetooth keyboard support isn’t as slick and solid a solution as the ASUS keyboard dock (which pushes the price up to £429).
Salman Khan Priyanka over Kat He has already asked people close to him not to work with Katrina the shooting of Ready, an A-lister actress was needed for a cameo but Salman suggested Zarine Khan's name in spite of Katrina being in the discussions. Salman, it seems, has also told Kabir Khan that he would not want to work with Katrina in his film and Priyanka should step in."
According to our source, "Salman Khan has done everything in his capacity to make Katrina a leading star. However after their break up and her alleged relationship and break up with Ranbir Kapoor, Salman is out to seek revenge. He has already asked people close to him not to work with Katrina. If anyone dares to work with her, clearly, he will not be a part of the project. In fact, during the shooting of Ready, an A-lister actress was needed for a cameo but Salman suggested Zarine Khan's name in spite of Katrina being in the discussions. Salman, it seems, has also told Kabir Khan that he would not want to work with Katrina in his film and Priyanka should step in."
Another source added, "Salman has never been like this but he is definitely not happy with Katrina's behaviour. It was evident during the shoot of Bigg Boss when Salman had taken digs at her. The anger has only multiplied."
However a source close to Katrina said, "There is no tension between Salman and her and everything is fine. She still considers Salman as one of her closest friends in Bollywood and will always continue to do so."
Sonam Kapoor Dress Disaster BMW launched its racy 6 Series Convertible in a glitzy event in Udaipur. A fashion show by designer Suneet Verma preceded the launch and guess who was
It's almost as though the designer had to showcase a creation in short notice, and thought of belting his Grecian curtain drapes to create that dress. Sonam Kapoor is almost always impeccably fashionable but we wonder what she thinks of this. As with most showstoppers, Sonam got to wear this spectacular mess.
Let's hope this disaster does not translate from the ramp to reality!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whisky for Women Women are not traditionally whisky drinkers. But maybe they'll give the new Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey whisky a shot
Women are not traditionally whisky drinkers. But maybe they'll give the new Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey whisky a shot (no pun intended).
Ostensibly to woo women drinkers, the whisky producer has come up with a smoother, slightly sweeter version of the famous Jack Daniel's Old No 7 whisky. And giving the Tennessee Honey whisky its sweetness is a proprietary honey liqueur. With a sweet and spicy nose, the Tennessee Honey whisky has solid cinnamon notes accompanied by butterscotch and pear and honey. The whisky comes with a floral undertone.
Mixologists at Jack Daniel's suggest the whisky can be added to drinks like lemonade, ginger ale or iced tea.
Available worldwide; price: $22 (approx Rs. 1,000) for a 750 ml bottle.
tips for For strong teeth what should i do for For strong teeth For sparkling eyes For long nails For flawless skin For beautiful hair Foods for a Prettier You
For beautiful hair
For beautiful hair you need protein and iron. "Hair needs protein to grow," says Mumbai-based nutritionist, Maithili Pashtekar. Protein is found in plenty in beans, lentils and lean meat like chicken. Want shiny hair? Load up on beta carotene that will add shine to your tresses. "Good sources of beta carotene are pumpkin, carrots and spinach," says, Mumbai-based nutritionist Naini Setalvad.
For flawless skin
Vitamin C is essential for producing collagen, a component that maintains elasticity of your skin. "Citrus fruits like lemon, oranges and sweet lime are a great source of vitamin C," says Maithili.
For long nails
Love painting your long nails? "Get your daily dose of calcium to make sure they are strong" says Naini. Sesame seeds, leafy vegetables and dry figs are a good source of calcium. Another essential mineral that prevents your nails from going brittle is silicon. "Apples, almonds and peanuts are a good source of silicon," says Maithili.
For sparkling eyes
For beautiful eyes, you need to pile on beta carotene to keep the spark alive. Belonging to the family of B complex vitamins, beta carotene is also essential in keeping your retina healthy. "Carrots, red and yellow peppers are a good source of this vitamin," says Naini.
For strong teeth
Brushing twice everyday is a great way to maintain those pearly whites. But to make sure they stay strong, include foods like milk, cheese and other dairy products. "These are rich in calcium which are essential to keep your teeth strong and prevent decay," says Naini.
Don't forget to include healthy fats from oily fish, lean meat, nuts, ghee and butter and lots of water in your diet to make sure that your body absorbs these nutrients, adds Naini.
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