Krishnan

Top 10 Mobiles

Thursday, 10. August 2006, 08:18:19

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Price in Indian Rs
Rank 1: Nokia N90
Outstanding features: The second in the Nokia N-series, the N90 has a Carl Zeiss optics 2-megapixel lens with auto focus (in simple language, this means you can take good print quality pictures with your phone), video capturing and flash.

It is a dual display phone with a 262K colour main screen and 65K colour external screen. It has a 5-way navigation joystick, comes with a 64MB Multimedia Card and supports RS-MMC (this means your battery will last a bit longer). There's also a 31MB of internal memory to get you started.

A 3G phone, it has Bluetooth, EDGE (which ensures those streaming videos run smoothly) and supports playback of media files in MP3/ AAC/ MPEG4 formats.

Drawbacks : The phone is too large to hold once opened. There is a slight lag in performance as it has a Symbian-based operating system. It still lacks an FM tuner and is heavy on the pocket.

Final word : The Nokia N90 is a good multimedia phone but is priced higher than competitors with similar features. However, with M-Blogging (mobile blogging) catching up, the N90 has a good way to go.

Cost : Rs 32,500 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 2: Sony Ericsson W810i
O utstanding features : The 'Walkman' tag already suggests what the phone is meant for.

The phone offers 262K TFT display (which means your brightness and colour display are much better), is a quad-band product (can be used anywhere across the world) with EDGE and stereo speakers.

Audiophiles will enjoy its excellent sound.

The phone's 2-megapixel camera boasts auto focus and digital zoom; it even lets you capture videos. The VideoDJ allows you to enhance videos, jazz them up and share them with friends.

Drawbacks : No shutter for the camera. Also, it does not offer too much value as an upgrade from the W800i, which cost a few thousand rupees less.

Final word: The quad-band, the excellent sound quality and camera make it a good buy.

Cost: Rs 23,500 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 3: O2 Atom
Outstanding features : A Windows Mobile phone powered by an Intel PXA272 416 Mhz chip.

This is a tri-band phone with EDGE, WLAN (translated from jargon, this means it is wi-fi enabled phone and you can use it at coffee shops like Barista and airports that offer access to the Net), FM radio, Infrared, Bluetooth and a high-resolution 2-megapixel camera. The display is huge, with 2.7-inch TFT touch screen and 262K colours. A stylus is provided.

It supports MP3, WMA, WAV and AMR audio formats. The camera quality is great and videos look good. Sound quality from the stereo speakers and bundled earphones is excellent.

Drawbacks : Slightly sluggish in performance, coupled with a body and screen prone to finger smudges. The lack of a keypad makes it a little uncomfortable to use.

Final word : Based on Windows Mobile OS 5.0, this is a complete PDA phone that can replace your laptop. The 2-megapixel camera and huge screen make it more appropriate for capturing moments, but it is priced way too high.

Cost : Rs 38,000 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 4: Nokia N70
Outstanding features : The first model of the N-series phones by Nokia. There is no major difference from the Nokia 6680, except better design and a 2-megapixels camera.

The phone has a dual camera -- one in front and the other at the back. The front camera is a 0.3-megapixel one, and the main camera is a 2-megapixel protected with a slider.

You can also make video phone calls on this phone.

It features an FM tuner and can play and record audio and video media files.

This is a 3G phone with EDGE and Bluetooth connectivity. Based on the Series 60 Symbian operating system, it comes loaded with pretty useful office applications. It's the ideal PDA-cum-cell phone.

Drawbacks : The miniscule keys make sending SMSs a pain. Moreover, the slider mechanism is not that great and feels tacky.

Final word: The N70 lacks any considerable upgrade from the Nokia 6680. So, if you are using a 6680, it doesn?t make sense to upgrade to this. Moreover, the price is steep.

Cost: Rs 24,419 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 5: Samsung D820
O utstanding features : A pioneer in consumer electronics, Samsung has many good GSM mobile phones to its credit.

The much acclaimed D600 is now followed by the D820 -- a slider phone with 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and EDGE.

The bright 262K TFT screen displays vibrant colours even when you are using this phone in bright light.

The phone comes with 73MB of shared memory and a provision for expanding the same in the form of a Transflash card.

It can play music and video and the camera can capture images at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels and has a 180-degree rotating lens.

Just like the D600, the D820 also has a television-out jack that allows you to display the content of the phone on a television screen after you use the necessary A/V cable.

Drawbacks : Though Samsung is the master of slider phones, the D820 lacks necessary features like FM tuner. Also, for the price they are charging, it should have been a 3G phone (which offers much better data transfer speed when you are sending or receiving information).

Final word : The Samsung D820 is a fusion of immaculate style and function. With the 1.3-megapixel camera, coupled with 4x zoom, this quad-band phone is a good buy for businessmen and youth alike.

Cost : Rs 14,500 (street price)

Rank 6: Motorola RAZR V3i
Outstanding features : V3i has always been appreciated for its sleek design and attractive colours. The latest addition in the Indian market is the pink model; many new colours are on their way.

It has a 256K TFT internal screen and 65K external one.

The phone is iTunes compatible, has Bluetooth connectivity and a 1.2-megapixel camera.

The 10MB of internal memory is not enough, so it has a slot for Transflash cards. The camera is a CMOS one with 8x digital zoom and is quite effective when used in the light.

Drawbacks : When opened, the size of the phone is too long -- it is almost like a remote control.

Final word: Motorola was criticised for the lack of an intuitive interface among their phones. But things have changed for the better with the Razr series. The V3i is a perfect blend of fashion, features and looks.

Cost : Rs 12,990 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 7: Sony Ericsson K750i
Outstanding features : The most anticipated new phone in 2005, the SE K750i is a true value-for-money phone.

It doubles as a digital camera with a 2-megapixel camera that has an auto focus lens protected with a slider.

It comes with a 262K colour screen, Bluetooth and Infrared.

The phone scores in two areas -- sound and imaging. It comes with a 64MB memory card and can support up to 4GB of memory. And yes, it also has an FM tuner.

Drawbacks : It's a tad too long when compared to other phones on the market. To listen to music requires proprietary earphones, negating the option of attaching it to any external speaker or earphones like the Walkman series.

Final word : A fully loaded phone with a decent price that fulfils all the needs of music buffs and camera lovers.

Cost : Rs 13,995 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 8: Samsung SGH-D600

Outstanding features : Samsung is undoubtedly a master when it comes to creating sleek, attractive slider phones.

Though the earlier phones failed to create an impact in the Indian market, the D500 changed that scenario. It has all the features and was touted as the world's best phone at the 3GSM expo. But it had no room for expanding memory so a successor was promptly planned.

The D600 excels in every aspect, be it looks, features, memory or camera. It has a 2-megapixel camera that gives a whole new dimension to this business class phone. It also accepts Transflash cards.

Drawbacks : Priced slightly priced higher than similar phones offering the same kind of features.

Final word: Pixcel viewer is an asset in a business phone. It allows you to view PDF, word files within seconds. Even a 20MB PDF file opens in less than five seconds.

Cost : Rs 20,999 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 9: Nokia 3250
Outstanding features : This is the successor to the Nokia 3230. Touted as a music phone, it features a unique twistable keypad that acts as a regular keypad as well as a media player keypad.

This Symbian music phone sports a 2-megapixel camera with 4x zoom, EDGE and Bluetooth. The music player supports audio formats such as MP3, WMA, and AAC. The phone also has a visual FM tuner. A 512MB SD card takes care of your storage needs.

Drawbacks : Slightly on the heavier side, with looks that aren?t so refreshing (looks almost like the Nokia 3230). The much needed 3.5mm stereo jack is missing; as a result, you can?t hook it up with your favourite earphones.

Final word : Loaded with strong features that should appeal to music enthusiasts and shutterbugs alike.

Cost: Rs 20,000 (Maximum Retail Price)

Rank 10: Samsung SGH-X700
Outstanding features : With a candy bar form factor, this phone is loaded with features that are generally found in much more expensive models.

It offers crisp display with a 262K colour TFT screen, features an MP3 player, FM Radio, dual speakers, Bluetooth, expandable memory and a 1.3 -megapixel camera. The camera features a multi-shot option and self-portrait mirror that can take photos simultaneously, one after another.

Drawbacks : Fingerprints noticeable on the display screen.

Final word : Samsung has tried to put in maximum features and has succeeded to some extent. If decent camera quality and great music satisfies you, then the X700 is the best choice.

Cost : Rs 14,699 (Maximum Retail Price)

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Thirteen Timely Tips for More Effective Personal Time Management

Sunday, 30. July 2006, 18:53:14

1. SPEND TIME PLANNING AND ORGANIZING. Using time to think and plan is time well-spent. In fact, if you fail to take time for planning, you are, in effect, planning to fail. Organize in a way that makes sense to you. If you need color and pictures, use a lot on your calendar or planning book. Some people need to have papers filed away; others get their creative energy from their piles. So forget the "shoulds" and organize your way.

2. SET GOALS. Goals give your life, and the way you spend your time, direction. When asked the secret to amassing such a fortune, one of the famous Hunt brothers from Texas replied: "First you've got to decide what you want." Set goals which are specific, measurable, realistic and achievable. Your optimum goals are those which cause you to "stretch" but not "break" as you strive for achievement. Goals can give creative people a much-needed sense of direction.

3. PRIORITIZE. Use the 80-20 Rule originally stated by the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto who noted that 80 percent of the reward comes from 20 percent of the effort. The trick to prioritizing is to isolate and identify that valuable 20 percent. Once identified, prioritize time to concentrate your work on those items with the greatest reward. Prioritize by color, number or letter — whichever method makes the most sense to you. Flagging items with a deadline is another idea for helping you stick to your priorities.

4. USE A TO DO LIST.
Some people thrive using a daily To Do list which they construct either the last thing the previous day or first thing in the morning. Such people may combine a To Do list with a calendar or schedule. Others prefer a "running" To Do list which is continuously being updated. Or, you may prefer a combination of the two previously described To Do lists. Whatever method works is best for you. Don't be afraid to try a new system — you just might find one that works even better than your present one!

5. BE FLEXIBLE. Allow time for interruptions and distractions. Time management experts often suggest planning for just 50 percent or less of one's time. With only 50 percent of your time planned, you will have the flexibility to handle interruptions and the unplanned "emergency." When you expect to be interrupted, schedule routine tasks. Save (or make) larger blocks of time for your priorities. When interrupted, ask Alan Lakein's crucial question, "What is the most important thing I can be doing with my time right now?" to help you get back on track fast.

6. CONSIDER YOUR BIOLOGICAL PRIME TIME. That's the time of day when you are at your best. Are you a "morning person," a "night owl," or a late afternoon "whiz?" Knowing when your best time is and planning to use that time of day for your priorities (if possible) is effective time management.

7. DO THE RIGHT THING RIGHT. Noted management expert, Peter Drucker, says "doing the right thing is more important than doing things right." Doing the right thing is effectiveness; doing things right is efficiency. Focus first on effectiveness (identifying what is the right thing to do), then concentrate on efficiency (doing it right).
8. ELIMINATE THE URGENT. Urgent tasks have short-term consequences while important tasks are those with long-term, goal-related implications. Work towards reducing the urgent things you must do so you'll have time for your important priorities. Flagging or highlighting items on your To Do list or attaching a deadline to each item may help keep important items from becoming urgent emergencies.

9. PRACTICE THE ART OF INTELLIGENT NEGLECT. Eliminate from your life trivial tasks or those tasks which do not have long-term consequences for you. Can you delegate or eliminate any of your To Do list? Work on those tasks which you alone can do.

10. AVOID BEING A PERFECTIONIST.
In the Malaysian culture, only the gods are considered capable of producing anything perfect. Whenever
something is made, a flaw is left on purpose so the gods will not be offended. Yes, some things need to be closer to perfect than others, but perfectionism, paying unnecessary attention to detail, can be a form of procrastination.

11. CONQUER PROCRASTINATION. One technique to try is the "Swiss cheese" method described by Alan Lakein. When you are avoiding something, break it into smaller tasks and do just one of the smaller tasks or set a timer and work on the big task for just 15 minutes. By doing a little at a time, eventually you'll reach a point where you'll want to finish.

12. LEARN TO SAY "NO." Such a small word — and so hard to say. Focusing on your goals may help. Blocking time for important, but often not scheduled, priorities such as family and friends can also help. But first you must be convinced that you and your priorities are important — that seems to be the hardest part in learning to say "no." Once convinced of their importance, saying "no" to the unimportant in life gets easier.

13. REWARD YOURSELF. Even for small successes, celebrate achievement of goals. Promise yourself a reward for completing each task, or finishing the total job. Then keep your promise to yourself and indulge in your reward. Doing so will help you maintain the necessary balance in life between work and play. As Ann McGee-Cooper says, "If we learn to balance excellence in work with excellence in play, fun, and relaxation, our lives become happier, healthier, and a great deal more creative."

"A competitive world has two possibilities for you. You can lose. Or if you want to win, you can change. "

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"eat as much as you like" lunches are back in kerala

Wednesday, 26. July 2006, 07:00:10

Restaurant owners in the town of Trissur in the Indian state of Kerala can breathe a huge sigh of relief - the "monster eater" is retiring.

They can now think again about launching "eat as much as you like" lunches and buffets.

That is because Rappai - the man with the giant appetite - has been warned by medics to curb his food intake.

In his prime it would have been an under-statement to describe Rappai's appetite as voracious.

This was a man who quite easily could plough his way through two buckets of rice and accompanying chicken and vegetable dishes.

For breakfast it was said he could devour 75 idlies (rice cakes) and still have room for more.

On one famous occasion, the man who locally became known as Theeta (monster eater) took advantage of a local restaurant's "unlimited meals" coupon.

He reputedly scoffed three bucketfuls of rice, one bucket of fish curry and 10 kgs of cooked meat.

The restaurant in question ran out of food, and police had to be called in to restore order as a large crowd gathered to watch Rappai in action.

The BBC's Sridevi Pillai in Trivandrum says that such eating extravaganzas became more commonplace as Rappai's fame spread throughout the state.

A regular at Kerala's informal eating competitions, Rappai is also credited on one day with ploughing his way through 700 idlies on top of 10 kgs of halwa (an Indian dessert).

No wonder then that when hoteliers saw this cheerful man majestically walking around the town - adorned in khaki shirt and white dhoti - they would hastily put up the shutters of their premises and close down.

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Something Nice

Monday, 17. July 2006, 19:57:40

Birth is the start of life, beauty is the art of life, mystry & risk are part of life, but a true friend like u, is heart of life.

Heart is like a crystal.Presrve it LOVE is like Perfume.Spread it FEELINGS r lik Flood.Flow it FRIENDSHIP is like an Umbrella.cum share it.

Forget the things that made you sad and Remember those that made you glad
Forget the troubles that passed away and remember the blessings that come each day

Relation is -when someone hurts u, u dnt hurt back..
When someone shouts at u, u dont shout back,
But when someone needs u, u always come back.,.

We often don't express our feelings for the fear of losing a relationship
but the fact remains that we lose a beautiful relationship by not expressing them!

I cant txt u roses or fax u my heart.
id email u kisses but we'd stil b apart
i luv u 2 pieces n just wish ud c
dat i care 4 u so much that no1can make us apart

Eyes speak more when a heart starts listening to you silently & life seems to be more exciting, when you start reading eyes silently.

You mAy think thAt timE mAkEs pEoplE FORGET, ..but thE longEr thE timE pEoplE spEnd ApArt, thE longEr it mAkEs thEm REMEMBER EAch othr morE oftEn.

A good way to change somebody's attitude is to change yr own because the same sun that melts butter also hardens clay. good morning...

luv life,cz so mny lives luv u.
smile,cz so mny faces smile 4 u.
pray cz so mny hearts pray 4 u.
keep in touch,cz sum1 alwys remembers u.

The Best Kind Of Friend is One With Whom You Sit On A Bench Saying Nothing & When You Get Up And Go, You Feel You Have Had The Best Conversation Of Your Life
!!

Philosophy of love & life
" If u r not in love, u r missing something in life.
If u r in love with someone, u r missing everything in life"....

People die younger, because god loves them so much... You're still on earth, because there's someone who loves you more than god... Trust me THAT IS TRUE

A bed of clouds 4u2sleep on,diamond stars as ur bedside lamp,angels from heaven singing lullabies4u,may usleep peacefully thru out the night.Gn sd.

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn''t stop to enjoy it.
Enjoy the day.

Read this LIFEISNOWHERE. What did u read? Life is No Where or life is Now Here! Just a beautiful way 2 say- LIFE IS The WAY U LOOK AT IT

Love is nt finding sum1 2 go 2 bed with,but findg sum1 u want 2 wakeup next 2 in the mrng.Luv is not findg d perfct person, but findg d imperfect person perfect

Love is like playing the piano. First, you must learn to play the rules. Then you must forget the rules and play by your heart.

And I want you to know that
For all we've been through
All the sharing, the encouragement
The serious and the silly times
And the just - being - together times,
I've come to appreciate you so much.
Whenever I think of you,
I think of a very special friend
Who makes my world a better place to be
And this seemed like the perfect time
For saying thanks so much

Friendship is like a rainbow:
Red like an apple, sweet to the core.
Orange, like a burning flame, never dying out.
Yellow like the sun that brightens your day.
Green like a plant that keeps on growing.
Blue like the water that is so pure.
Purple like a flower that is ready to bloom.
Indigo like the dreams that fill your heart.
Thank you for the blessing of our friendship!

Every bad situation will have something positive, even a stopped clock is correct twice a day....Think of this and lead ur life happily..!!!

If i had only 24hrs 2 live then i would spend da 23hrs vid u...da last 1hr of my life i would spend searching 4 da person who would care for u da way i do..

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"thank God i f0und u"

Life is short.
So break the Rules.
Forgive quickly.
Believe slowly.
Love truly.
Laugh Uncontrollably.
And never regret anything that made you smile.

They all had trouble in defining friendship...i cant understand how they cud not get the right word...Then i took ur name n the discussion was over...

A person like u is not like the "Sun" bcoz it sets. Not like the "Moon" bcoz it fades.A person like u is a "Sky" bcoz it always Stays

5 Important lessons to learn from a humble pencil.
1st, it tells u that everything u do will always leave a mark.
2nd, u can always correct the mistakes u make. 3rd, what is important is what is inside u and not outside of u.
4th, in life u will undergo painful sharpenings whikh will make u better in what u do. Lastly, to be the best u can be, u must allow yrself to be held and guide
d by the Hand that holds u. Have a blessed life.....

"Those who Joyfully Leave EVERYTHING in GOD's HAND will Eventully See GOD's HAND in EVERYTHING." Worries End whr FAITH Begins
so hve faith in ur faith

If u find ur world as a sky
& ur friends as STARS
& if u dont find me among them,
Dont worry,
I've just been fallen 2 make ur wish come true.

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LOVE is not only made for lovers;
its also for friends who luv each other better than love.

They say, as long as atleast 1 person cares 4 U life isn't a waste. So,when things go terribly wrong & U feel like giving up,Plz remember..Maì höön na

Friendship is never measured by the number of times he/she made you laugh... but by the number of times he/she made you smile after you had cried.

Do U Know Wats the difference b/w UR SMILE & MY SMILE??? U smile wen U r HaPPY, N i smile when U r HaPPY!!!!

Last night I wanted to write you a letter but all I could write was -noh ss!W !
It does not make sense until you read upside down! How is it give reply.

Love is not 2 find the 1 u can live with,it is 2 find the 1 u cannot live without. Live a life full of luv so that others may love the life

I opened an account 4 u at the Universal Bank of GOD's Blessings n deposited 360 days full of Love Faith n Joy! Enjoy withdrawings

Whnevr u want2 knw how rich u r, Juz drop a tear frm ur eyes n luk around..the no.of hands that reach out2 wipe ur tears wil tel how rich u r.

A broken star asked me to choose between a million dollars & a great friend. The way i am, i chose a million dollars because i already have you :-)

A friend is a gift, a gift to share. A gift from a package marked handle with care.I want u to know that u are one of the best gifts I received. Take Care.

Everybody wants to see "HEAVEN" But nobody wants to die. But i saw HEAVEN in your "Friendship" without dying.

What is friendship? You fight about the smallest things in life when you are together and miss those very smallest things when you are torn apart by time!!

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HUM TUM (Me and You) FRIENDS for ever..

Life is a Rope tht swings us thru Hope, Alwys believe 2day is bettr thn yestrday & tomorrow will b much bettr thn today.
Gud Day.

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Orkut Virus

Friday, 14. July 2006, 05:06:33

orkut, orkut worm, orkut virus

A new worm that attempts to steal online banking credentials is propagating on Google's social-networking Web site.

The worm, dubbed MW.Orc, primarily targets Brazilian users of Google's Orkut Web site. It uses a message in Portuguese to entice people to click on a file that is disguised as a JPEG image, FaceTime Security Labs said in a statement.

The initial file, called "minhasfotos.exe," creates two additional files on a user's system, "winlogon_.jpg" and "wzip32.exe," . When the user, after the initial compromise, clicks on the "My Computer" icon in Windows , an e-mail with his or her personal data is sent to the anonymous attacker.

Additionally, the compromised computer may be added to a network of hijacked PCs, known as a botnet. The pest also tries to propagate by placing a malicious link on the profiles of people in the Orkut user's network.

Google confirmed the worm. "We are aware of this issue and will have a temporary fix in place within the hour," a company representative said in an e-mailed statement. "We are working on a more permanent solution for users to guard against these malicious efforts."

For their protection, Orkut users, just as users of all online services and applications, should always be careful when opening or clicking on anything suspicious, the Google representative said.

Never bother to click on any links that sounds really unfamiliar to you even if it comes from your closest friend.

Here is how the scrap will look like.
“Opa, tudo bom? Eu criei um vídeo com uma seleção de minhas fotos novas, clica aí pra ver - h t t p :// y e p . i t / ? i k s t t v - Estão bem legais!!! “

What should you do?
Simply delete the scrap! As simple as that..

How does it spread?

It spreads through infected contacts. An orkut account gets infected once you click on the link. The Trojan posts a message in your friend's scrapbook area of the Orkut system. The message text is chosen by the attacker and can be a random sentence written in Brazilian Portuguese, such as the following:

Message example 1:
Opa, tudo bom? Eu criei um video com uma selecao de minhas fotos novas, clica ai pra ver - [MALICIOUS_LINK] - Esta bem legais!!!

Message example 2:
Oi... tudo bom? Como o orkut limita a quantidade de fotos que podem ser publicadas na minha conta, eu criei um slide com algumas fotos minhas, pra ver e so clicar clicar no link!!! [MALICIOUS_LINK] - Sei que vai gostar

If users click on the link, a malicious file is downloaded, which is a copy of Infostealer.Orcu.

When Inforstealer.Orcu is executed, it performs a series of actions and infects your system.

What does this scrap in Portuguese mean anyway? I tried using a translator and this is what I got…
Opa, all good one? I created a video with an election of my photos new, clica pra to see there - h t t p :// y e p . i t / ? i k s t t v - I am well legal!

Name of the Trojan: Infostealer.Orcu

Norton’s Description: Infostealer.Orcu is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal confidential information, such as bank and Paypal accounts. It may arrive as a message spammed across the Orkut network.

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Hackers are trying to steal Orkut users' bank account information by inserting an automated information theft worm, according to security researchers. The worm, known as MW.Orc, is propagating through Orkut when users launch an executable file disguised as a JPEG.

Google has a temporary fix in place and encourages Orkut users not to open suspicious files.

"We are aware of this issue and have a temporary fix in place. We are working on a more permanent solution for users to guard against these malicious efforts," said a representative from Google in a response emailed to Google Watch.

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Free Access - World Book Fair

Thursday, 13. July 2006, 13:18:13

Read this and download if you find some thing interesting

This is from their website

"The World eBook Fair welcomes you to absolutely free access to a variety of eBook unparalleled by any other source. 1/3 million eBooks await you for personal use, all free of charge for the month from July 4 - August 4, 2006, and then 1/2 million eBooks in 2007, 3/4 million in 2008, and ONE million in 2009."

World Book Fair

World Book Fair Collections

"Please visit us here from July 4th-August 4, 2006 to download your selections from 1/3 million free eBooks."

Howz that:)

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Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live

Thursday, 13. July 2006, 12:57:46

Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live

Now you can chat with Windows Live Contacts using your yahoo id and yahoo messenger

Read from the yahoo
"It's a great day for the world of instant messaging. Working hand-in-hand with our friends at Windows Live™ (MSN), we've connected our IM communities, making it even easier for you to stay in touch.

From the new Yahoo! Messenger with Voice, you can see when your Windows Live™ (MSN) Messenger contacts are online and send them instant messages. Keep all your friends in one place and IM with them anytime, right from Yahoo! Messenger. How cool is that?"

This is good one right?, But Windows Live will not run in Windows 2000,98 or below, So Xp or above is a must

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100 Key board Shorcuts for windows users

Sunday, 9. July 2006, 13:52:18

CTRL+C (Copy)
CTRL+X (Cut)
CTRL+V (Paste)
CTRL+Z (Undo)
DELETE (Delete)
SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)
CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
F2 key (Rename the selected item)
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
CTRL+A (Select all)
F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item)
ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
ALT+TAB (Switch between the open items)
ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window)
CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu)
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
F5 key (Update the active window)
BACKSPACE (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
ESC (Cancel the current task)
SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)
Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs)
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs)
TAB (Move forward through the options)
SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options)
ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button)
SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
F1 key (Display Help)
F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
BACKSPACE (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)
m*cro$oft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows)
Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer)
Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)
CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers)
Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help)
Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard)
Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box)
Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager)
Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager)
Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
END (Display the bottom of the active window)
HOME (Display the top of the active window)
NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder)
NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) (Collapse the selected folder)
LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)
RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)
Shortcut Keys for Character Map
After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:
RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line)
LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line)
UP ARROW (Move up one row)
DOWN ARROW (Move down one row)
PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time)
PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time)
HOME (Move to the beginning of the line)
END (Move to the end of the line)
CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character)
CTRL+END (Move to the last character)
SPACEBAR (Switch between Enlarged and Normal mode when a character is selected)
m*cro$oft Management Console (MMC) Main Window Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+O (Open a saved console)
CTRL+N (Open a new console)
CTRL+S (Save the open console)
CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)
CTRL+W (Open a new window)
F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the MMC window menu)
ALT+F4 (Close the console)
ALT+A (Display the Action menu)
ALT+V (Display the View menu)
ALT+F (Display the File menu)
ALT+O (Display the Favorites menu)
MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane)
ALT+Minus sign (-) (Display the window menu for the active console window)
SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)
F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)
F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)
CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)
ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item)
F2 key (Rename the selected item)
CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console)
Remote Desktop Connection Navigation
CTRL+ALT+END (Open the m*cro$oft Windows NT Security dialog box)
ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)
ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)
ALT+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order)
ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu)
CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen)
ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu)
CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place a snapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing ALT+PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
m*cro$oft Internet Explorer Navigation
CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L)
CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
CTRL+W (Close the current window)

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$55.5 million-one-day box office take

Sunday, 9. July 2006, 13:40:07

From chicagotribune
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" has blown the competition down, earning an estimated $55.5 million Friday, which would set a record for the largest one-day box office take.

The previous record was set last year by "Star Wars: Episode III--Revenge of the Sith," which grossed about $50 million.

Hows that?