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Free Jaipur Foot Camp @ Chennai

Friday, September 18, 2009 V V S Leave a comment

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Its tough to see a child disabled, with amputated legs. He feels sad :( losing his freedom seeing other kids playing and running around him. But now there is this nice opportunity for such kids. Hey Kids, cheer up. :)

 

Bhagawan Mahaveer Vikalang Sahayata Samithi in association with Dow India is organizing a free Jaipur foot camp in Chennai during October. They are in the process of distributing Jaipur foot, calipers and crutches free of cost. :)

 

You can make use of this nice opportunity to gain your lost freedom back. Inform your parents to try this out.

 

Details:

Date: 6th & 7th October, 2009
Venue: Murugan Kalyana Mantapam, #25/1, Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Road, (South Boag Road) T Nagar, Chennai – 600017.
Contact: 044 – 26691616, 044 – 25322223
Time: 9AM – 6PM

 

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Jaipur Foot Camp

 

Lets gift a child his/her freedom :)

 

Courtesy:

JaipurFoot.org

Dow India

 

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Free Email – Way2SMS

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 V V S 4 comments

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Way2SMS Version 2.0  ( Manage all your Emails, Chats and SMS at one Place) is coming Soon.

Way2SMS is about to launch a new version with the following new features..

  • Way2SMS Now offers Free Email. Get yourname@way2sms.com .
    You deserve the best. Way2SMS Mail delivers..
              * Top quality Spam filters blocks spam before it gets into your inbox.
              * Search your mails instantly
              * Auto display of contacts while composing your mail
              * Saves every outgoing mail contact automatically.
              * Folders and colored mails to organize your mails and to mark important mails.
              * New email alert notification.
              * Import contacts from yahoo, gmail and other accounts.
              * Signature – automatically added to the end of all your outgoing messages.
  • Receive instant free email alerts on your mobile.
    Don’t miss important mails just because you’re away from the PC. Get SMS alerts on your mobile phone as and when the new Mail arrives. You’ll receive only alerts for the emails you want, when you want them.
  • Notify recipient on mobile while sending an email.
    Send Mail with SMS alert -More visibility to your emails. Notify recipients on their mobile while sending an email.
  • Get mail alerts on mobile for your Yahoo & Gmail accounts.
    Link your Yahoo, Gmail and other email accounts with Way2SMS mail account. And get instant Free SMS alerts for your Yahoo, Gmail accounts too. Way2SMS delivers an alert on your mobile whenever an email hits your gmail or yahoo inbox. You can link your other mail accounts too.
    Chat right inside way2sms with your Yahoo& Gtalk contacts simultaneously.
    Way2SMS enables you to chat with your Gtalk and Yahoo contacts simultaneously. Just login with your gmail/yahoo account to start chatting – it’s as easy as that!. Allows you Chat with online friends and SMS to those who are away from computer.
    Access Gmail, Yahoo inbox inside way2sms.
    Now, check your Yahoo, Gmail inbox right inside way2sms.com. Manage all your mail communication, chats and SMSing from Way2SMS. Send mails to your Yahoo, gmail contacts right from Way2SMS.
    Get latest news, cricket scores/updates as RSS feeds.
    Never miss anything ! get breaking news and other current happenings when you are on way2sms. We buzz you with the latest news, cricket scores etc.,. We bring all the latest stories from popular sites such as ndtv.com, ibnlive.com,hindustantimes.com, cricbuzz.com etc.

 

So stay Connected with WAY2SMS… :) or else you will be losing access to the finest features.

 

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WordPress 2.7 is now online

Friday, December 5, 2008 V V S Leave a comment

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Finally after a long wait, its now online. Yes WordPress 2.7 is online now. Those who have not logged in for a very long time will find it very different and interesting to see the new version of WordPress when they initially login. Even I felt the same way when I logged in today. A sudden change in the view leaves you confused (even when I logged in yesterday). The sudden change in the homepage itself gave me a hint about the availability, but I wanted to check it with my eyes before I can believe it. :) So the change is good…

This new upgrade is more interesting than its predecessors. The new design is based on the JSR 168 Portlets design it seems if I’m not wrong. Portlets are pluggable user interface software components that are managed and displayed in a web portal. Typically, following the desktop metaphor, a portal page is displayed as a collection of non-overlapping portlet windows, where each portlet window displays a portlet.

The navigation is so easy between the modules. You just pick a module and rearrange the way you like it. If one wants to get a feel of the power of portlets, you can see IGoogle by loggin in. The pages in the webpage are easily adjustable and rearrangeable. This upgrad of WordPress is designed the same way I believe.

All together, the new upgrade is very nice. Try it out yourselves to get a feel of it.

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Need Blood – It’s just an SMS away

Thursday, November 27, 2008 V V S 2 comments

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Airtel, India’s leading mobile service provider today strengthened its tie up with Jeevan Blood Bank of Chennai, taking a step ahead in its “Airtel Cares for Everyone” (ACE) project. This is a first of its kind initiative, wherein people can source information on blood within minutes and access the real time stock of tested blood components from Jeevan Blood Bank 24 hours a day.

Airtel already has a partnership with Jeevan, in which a few numbers have been provided free of cost for Jeevan to stay in touch with people wanting to donate blood and patients in need of blood. This is now being strengthened through an SMS service, which provides information about availability of blood.

Procedure:

Type <Blood group + or -> and SMS it to 9600097000

Ex: Type “Blood B+” and SMS it to 9600097000

A response will be sent back to the person within a minute, containing information on quantity of readily available tested blood components of the group required. This facility is available for customers of all networks and you know it is toll free for Airtel mobile customers :) .

If the required blood is available, one can call Jeevan Blood Bank directly on 044-28351200 or 044-43524242 for further assistance. This service will help minimize the time spent on searching for safe blood and help save more lives.

About Jeevan Blood Bank:-

Jeevan Blood Bank and Research Centre was started on 24th September 1995 with the vision of providing, on demand, safe blood and blood components collected from non-remunerated voluntary blood donors using appropriate and current technologies and in accordance to international standards. Over the past thirteen years Jeevan has collected over 72,000 blood donations and made available over 130,000 units of safe blood and blood components to the community. Every blood donation is tested for HIV ( HIV Ag and 1 & 2 Ab), Hepatitis B ( HBsAg & Anti HBc), Hepatitis C ( Anti HCV ), Malaria, Syphilis and Leptospira.

Please note that every unit of blood is being tested by Nucleic Acid Testing ( NAT ) for DNA / RNA for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.

I hope you will also spread this word across your circle so that you can also be a part in saving many a lives. :)

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FLO TV – Live Mobile TV from AT&T and Verizon

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 V V S Leave a comment

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Watch TV on your mobile phone on the go…

It’s been a very long time since I’ve wrote my last post. Thanks to my time in office. Of course, I’m gaining a lot of insights about my work too. But still, it feels bad not writing for a very long time :(

Now-a-days lots of new services are being offered to mobile subscribers with the advent of 3G technology. Coming to today’s post, it’s about a new service introduced in US for mobile subscribers. It’s called FLO TV, as the name suggests its a TV on your mobile. Using this service business people can keep track of everyday happenings, breaking news and events. Entertainment freaks can watch their favorite shows. People interested in sports can watch live sports. It’s true and cool. :)

The service comes with no additional installation needed, it doesn’t even eat up your battery life. It activates itself immediately and gives you a crystal clear audio and video with a very high quality. With a single button  you can perform its functions. You even have a programming guide to browse through and select your favorite shows. Switching between the stations happens at the blink of your eye. There are no confusing menus to operate upon. In fact, if you get a call from your boss when you are watching  your favorite show, you can answer it or send it to voice mail with a single button :) Cool enough rite.

Coming to its performance, FLO TV is delivered over dedicated multicast network different from the cellular network enabling instant access to the content without any buffering or lag time. It’s like this, if you switch it on, you have your content in front of your eyes. Its that fast.

Right now two of the major telecom providers in US, AT&T and Verizon offers these services to its subscribers.

FLO TV highlights:

  • Enjoy real TV at the touch of a button. No complicated menus.
  • Watch full–length shows, not just clips or highlights.
  • Easy–to–use program guide and fast channel switching.
  • There’s nothing to download and nothing to buffer.

Channels include:

CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and Pix.

Price Range:

$15/mo to $30/mo

Compatible Devices:

AT&T

  • LG Vu
  • LG Invision
  • Samsung Access

Verizon

  • LG VX 9400
  • LG Voyager
  • Motorola Krave ZN4
  • Motorola z6tv

Availability:

AT&T

at&t

Verizon

verizon

Ok ok, you are now asking me to stop scribbling and let you know the way to get it rite, I know. I’m coming there right away.

For overview of mobile TV, services, packages and other information about AT&T Mobile TV click here.

For overview of mobile TV, services, packages and other information about Verizon’s V Cast Mobile TV click here.

Don’t forget to watch the PROMO channel before you subscribe. *For a limited time only

When it comes to mobile TV, you just have to see it to believe it. And right now you can do just that by viewing a PROMO channel that’s available to all wireless customers with a FLO TV–enabled mobile phone and within a coverage area. You can experience the breadth of mobile TV programming and the quality of service before you purchase a subscription!

Watching PROMO channel:

  • Turn on the TV feature on your FLO TV–enabled mobile phone
  • Follow the activation instructions
  • Choose the PROMO channel from the program guide and start watching one of your favorite TV shows, breaking news or live sports – without any buffering or lag time.

This 24/7 PROMO channel contains a variety of programming from CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, and Nickelodeon.

Image & Content courtesy: http://www.flotv.com/index.php

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World’s Top 10 Party places

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 V V S 4 comments

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Recently I was watching a program in the Travel & Living channel a subsidiary of Discovery Channel when I came across a program called “Fiama Di Wills Beautiful People Beautiful Life” which was showing about World’s Top 10 party places. All these party places in the countdown boast about hosting the most funniest, craziest and scariest parties in the world. I’ve listed down the places to share with all those guys who love to party out their free time.

World’s Top 10 Party places:

  1. Mardi Gras (French: Fat Tuesday) New Orleans, Louisiana (Started in 1699)
  2. Club la vela, panama city, Florida (Largest night club in USA)
  3. Ibiza, Spain
  4. Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan, Thailand
  5. New Year’s Eve, Times Square, New York
  6. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Three predominant places to be visited – Cabo Wabo, El Squid Roe & Giggly Martin Bar)
  7. Hedonism II, Jamaica
  8. Quebec Winter Carnival, Quebec, Canada (Not to miss St. Alexander Pub)
  9. Fetish n Fantasy Halloween bar, Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
  10. Spring Break, Lake Havasu, Arizona (Close to California border)

These are the top 10 places to be party to the extremes. No restrictions, no rules.

Thinking about adventure sports, adrenalin pump, extreme action these places are the right way to quench the your thirst.

Hope the next time you try to party out to the extreme you’ll consider these places. :)

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Tata E-Nano – The Electric (Eco) Car

Thursday, August 21, 2008 V V S 3 comments

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Indian car maker Tata Motors, which is planning to produce the world’s cheapest car selling at 1,700 euros ($2,600), also has plans to produce an electric-drive version, according to a German press report.
The E-Nano would be built in cooperation with the Norwegian electric car specialist firm Miljobil, Greenland.

nano e-car

The Tata Nano is a small car aimed at the mass Indian market and is set to go on sale later this year. However, industry analysts have expressed skepticism that Tata will be able to sell the vehicle at the price because of rising raw material prices. The Nano is a no-frills basic car with a 33 hp 623 cc engine. It has no air-conditioning, electric windows or power steering that are standard in modern new cars.

Tata is working with a French firm and Chrysler in developing this electric car. The electric car will use compressed air. A diesel engine for the Nano is being developed by a German company and will use a fuel injection system. Sources told the newspaper that the 800 cc, turbo charged diesel engine will be a two-cylinder and capable of at least 30 per cent more mileage compared to 800 cc gasoline powered cars.

 

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Need a cab in Dubai – SMS for it

Thursday, August 21, 2008 V V S Leave a comment

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There is good news for those who need taxi or cab in Dubai. It is now just an ‘SMS‘ away.

The local Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced taxi stand (rank) numbers, modeled on the Singapore taxi service system, for different locations. The passenger could send an SMS to a toll-free number 4774 mentioning the number of the taxi stand where he or she is waiting.The step has been taken because most taxi drivers used to face difficulty in tracking down the locations of the passengers, ultimately resulting in long and frustrating waiting.

Procedure: SMS <taxi number> <area code> to 4774

The authority has given rank numbers to 54 locations or taxi stands in various congested areas of the emirates.
“Every stand will have an area code. Once a passenger sends SMS, he would receive an acknowledgement message from the RTA and a taxi would pick the passenger up from the exact spot within minutes,” he said. Altogether, 54 areas have been earmarked as taxi stands in the emirate. Each stand will have an information board listing the rank numbers and respective areas, the SMS number and the toll-free booking numbers of all taxi companies operating in the emirate. Dubai Taxi has 3,906 taxis in its fleet; the total number of cabs with the other four franchise companies is around 7,000. Around 1,200 more taxis are expected to be on Dubai roads by year-end and another 1,000 by 2009.

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Bangalore – Live traffic

Monday, June 30, 2008 V V S Leave a comment

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The next time you think of going somewhere, check out the live traffic before you actually take your step out :) . Yeah this is true now in Bangalore where the traffic chaos still continues irrespective of the changing governments and the false promises of infrastructure development.

Leaving the political scenario behind if we come to the point of discussion, recently BTIS [Bangalore Transport Information System] has come up with a new technological advancement in association with the Traffic police where live traffic is monitored at major important junctions with the use of live traffic cameras. These cameras provide the live traffic to a centralized unit called as the ‘Traffic Monitoring Cell/Unit‘. BTIS has put up these information on the website for general public where in you can check the live traffic situation before you actually move out.

A sample image of the main page showing the traffic status is as shown below:

btis

The traffic situation at most of the places are displayed based on their intensity in and around Bangalore with selected live camera locations.

You can also select a live camera to view the live images getting delivered to your desktop.

Sample images of one of my favorite locations which I’m most interested is as shown below (Check the time difference and the impact :( )

livetraffic

These are the locations where the live traffic information is currently available on the website:

Also recently CNBC TV18 in its show called ‘Up South‘ featured about IT Professionals lending their helping hands acting as traffic cops during their free time in weekends. They say that it is a very small step towards a traffic jam free Bangalore roads.

So hit BTIS first before you actually hit out on the roads. Have a trouble free ride the next time :)

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Clipmarks, del.icio.us upgrades for Firefox 3

Thursday, June 19, 2008 V V S Leave a comment

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I was very much interested in trying out the new Firefox 3. The installation went well and I was ok with my normal operations until when I came to know that some of my add-ons like Clipmarks and del.icio.us which I added to my previous installations didn’t show up. When I went to (Tools->Add-ons->Extensions) Firefox and verified, all these add-ons are not compatible with Firefox 3.

When I searched through Firefox add-ons website, I found out these links.

Clipmarks upgrade for Firefox 3

del.icio.us upgrade for Firefox 3

So the upgrades for most of the add-ons are being developed and released from time to time. So don’t forget to visit this section.

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