Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Nice animation work from John Kahrs for Disney.
"Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, "Paperman." Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance when he spots her in a skyscraper window across the avenue from his office. With only his heart, imagination and a stack of papers to get her attention, his efforts are no match for what the fates have in store for him. Created by a small, innovative team working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Paperman" pushes the animation medium in an exciting new direction."
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Bank Simple has added some essential features in their iOS app such as notifications for every transaction that takes place in our bank accounts and also added an important feature that is blocking the card in one click (if the card gets lost or when it is misused).
At Simple, we're all about reducing worry when it comes to your money. And if you’ve ever lost your card, you probably know a thing or two about worry.
Well, worry no more: you can now temporarily suspend use of your Simple card all on your own! Just open the Simple web app or Simple for iPhone, and with a few clicks or taps, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Want more security? We've also begun sending push notifications whenever there's a deposit or credit to your account. Within a few moments of the activity, you'll see a quick message with some info about your transaction. This way, if something fishy ever happens, you'll know right away!
For more on these features, read our announcement. You should also make sure your iPhone app is updated and push notifications are enabled!
Worry less, spend smarter, and enjoy!
-The Team at Simple
Hope to see this in their Android app also.
Monday, January 28, 2013
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| Rösle Apple Slicer |
Features of Rösle Apple Slicer:
- Designed and engineered in Germany; made of 18/10 stainless steel
- Special shape and welding of the blade enables a cut all the way through the fruit.
- Fruit segment are individually extracted from the apple/pear cutter
- Wide handle allows you to apply limited hand pressure
- Dishwasher safe, hole for easy hanging from open kitchen storage system.
I will be buying them soon to test how good they're and will update the review here.
Previously I had Oxo Apple corer, which did its job by removing the core perfectly but would love to have this slicing option also
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| Rösle Apple Slicer |
Friday, January 25, 2013
Triposo is a travel app for Android or iOS smartphones. It has currently travel information about more than 8,000 destinations and the developer plans to add more soon.
It is like Lonely Planet or Frommers guide only it is available in your Smartphone for both Android and iOS platforms and access it from anywhere.
Features of our Android travel guide:
- Pick a country or major city to download its guide.
- A downloaded guide works offline, without an internet connection.
- The app is a self starter, it suggests you things to see and do.
- Each guide includes a country map and detailed city maps for the top cities.
- Each guide includes info about the major sights, great restaurants, different nightlife options and more.
Besides, this World Guide, Triposo also has city-specific guides, so you can download that one also if necessary.
It is like Lonely Planet or Frommers guide only it is available in your Smartphone for both Android and iOS platforms and access it from anywhere.
Features of our Android travel guide:
- Pick a country or major city to download its guide.
- A downloaded guide works offline, without an internet connection.
- The app is a self starter, it suggests you things to see and do.
- Each guide includes a country map and detailed city maps for the top cities.
- Each guide includes info about the major sights, great restaurants, different nightlife options and more.
Besides, this World Guide, Triposo also has city-specific guides, so you can download that one also if necessary.
I recently read an article in Speaking Tree in Times of India, and there it suggested, that if you want to feel less tired during travel, it offered a variety of tips including one simple exercise, rock sideways for a few times. First, I didn't believe this but then I always try it once to see if it works or not. I've been travelling long distances recently and I tried this tip at least four times. And it really works to my surprise. Usually I take frequent breaks when I travel but for these four trips of about two hours each, I did just this exercise and nothing else and it worked.
Give it a try and see it works for you or not.
I also do this when I sit long for prayers or meditation, it is useful there also.
Unfortunately I couldn't find the original source of that article but if I find it I will add it here.
Image of car travel from Car-travel-games.co.uk.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
I received the following promotion from Sharebuilder, "make 1 trade with iPad app and get $10 iTunes credit", is a great deal if you have an iPad. Unfortunately, this promotion is not available for Android OS yet, hope they have similar promotion when Sharebuilder launches an Android App:
No matter what you buy or sell, your next trade could earn you $10 on iTunes®.
But don't miss out -- this is one of those limited-time offers. So make that trade with our new, free iPad® app by February 1. Designed for iPad® from the ground up, this app rocks some great features and tools:
- Customize your dashboard with go-to content
- Get insight from video news, interactive charts and investment screeners
- Make trades, transfer funds and manage watch lists
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Download the app now. No code or secret handshake required. Just trade from our (free!) iPad® app, no later than February 1. Then we'll send you the iTunes credit in an email.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I recently started a new user account in Google Chrome browser and tried to add extensions from Chrome Store but it was showing the below error "Download was not a CRX" whenever I tried to install the extension.
Thankfully there is a solution or solutions for this error. Like the article says you can fix this error via two methods, one by logging on to your Google account and then installing the extension or extensions and the second solution is by opening the extension in "incognito" mode and installing it from there.
Thankfully there is a solution or solutions for this error. Like the article says you can fix this error via two methods, one by logging on to your Google account and then installing the extension or extensions and the second solution is by opening the extension in "incognito" mode and installing it from there.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
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| Avidemux Window Screen |
With Windows Live Movie Maker, it is just a drag and drop method. Grab the file you want to merge and drop it in the blank window space inside the program. Click the end of that video file, drag the other video file and drop it next to the video file you added. Click "Save Movie" in file menu to complete the project. You can use similar methods to merge picture and audio files.
In case of Avidemux, go to File --> click “Open” to open the first file --> next go to the File menu and click “Append” to open the second file. It automatically adds the second file to the end of the first file. Click “Save” to merge the two files. Plus in Avidemux the file merging is superfast.
Both are excellent programs, in case of Windows Live Movie Maker it only saves the resultant file in .WMV format, whereas in Avidemux the files are preserved in their original formats.
Friday, January 18, 2013
"Don't You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia Lyrics:
Available in iTunes.
There was a time
I used to look into my father's eyes.
In a happy home
I was a king, I had a golden throne.
Those days are gone, now the memories are on the wall.
I hear the songs from the places where I was born.
Upon the hill across the blue lake,
That's where I had my first heartbreak.
I still remember how it all changed.
My father said,
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
There was a time
I met a girl of a different kind.
We ruled the world,
I thought I'd never lose her out of sight.
We were so young, I think of her now and then.
I still hear the songs reminding me of a friend.
Upon the hill across the blue lake,
That's where I had my first heartbreak.
I still remember how it all changed.
My father said,
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
Oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh!
See heaven's got a plan for you
[Live version repetitions:]
See heaven's got a plan for you
See heaven's got a plan for you
"Don't you worry, don't you worry, child.
See heaven's got a plan for you.
Don't you worry, don't you worry now."
Yeah!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! [3x]
Yeah!
Lyrics via Azlyrics.com
Thursday, January 17, 2013
MediaFire is similar to Dropbox but without syncing option, for now it allows only manual upload option (the sync option will be available soon according to MediaFire rep).
I think this 50GB cloud storage will be useful down the road. You can download it from Google Play link.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
This amazing cat named Kido guesses right every time in the shell game it's owner plays.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Bank Simple is now available as an app in Android, you can install it from Google Play here. Now, Android users can deposit their checks via this app and access their bank account from anywhere.
With this app, you can do the following:
• See your transactions appear in seconds on your Android phone.
• Know instantly how much you can afford with Safe-to-Spend™
• Budget painlessly and in an instant using Spend from Goal.
• See each transaction in detail- spending category, map location, and more.
• Customizable memos to help your track and organize your spending data.
• Find nearby ATMs from the Allpoint™ network-- over 50,000 strong.
Monday, January 14, 2013
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| Daydream feature in Android |
Click Settings in Android (works only in Jelly Bean 4.2 for now) --> Click "Display" settings --> Click "Daydream" --> Choose either "Clock", "Colors", "Google Currents", "Flipboard", "Photo Frame", or, "Photo Table" (Among these only Colors and Google Currents have no further settings) --> Click "Start Now" from the Menu
If you chose Flipboard from the above settings, you will see the Daydream feature with various news updates on the screen.
You can also set Daydream to start when charging or when the device is docked by clicking the "When to Daydream" setting in Menu.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
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| Google Play Screenshot |
Saturday, January 12, 2013
There are number of solutions in the web but I find the below method effective and also a preventive method to stop backaches in the future.
1. Sit Upright:
Sit upright in the chair (about 100 to 120 degrees from the thigh or from the floor) in a relaxed position like the one show below. Don't droop over or lean sideways or put legs on the desk, all these add pressures to your back.
2. Do Meru Mudra:
While sitting in a relaxed position (not stiff) do the Meru Mudra in both hands with the hands resting on the thighs. Lift your thumb up and fold the rest of the fingers touching the palm.
3. Chant Mantra:
Inhale for four counts, hold for one count, exhale for five counts and hold for one count. Do this 40 to 50 times in the morning. Entire spinal cord will be strengthened.
1. Sit Upright:
Sit upright in the chair (about 100 to 120 degrees from the thigh or from the floor) in a relaxed position like the one show below. Don't droop over or lean sideways or put legs on the desk, all these add pressures to your back.
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| Sit upright. Picture from http://goo.gl/eX4R7 |
2. Do Meru Mudra:
While sitting in a relaxed position (not stiff) do the Meru Mudra in both hands with the hands resting on the thighs. Lift your thumb up and fold the rest of the fingers touching the palm.
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| Meru Mudra |
While you do the Meru Mudra, chant the mantra "Valla'bam Gaja'Nanam Yeka Thand'am" or you can listen to the chant recording available here. This mantra makes us understand the importance of time, to know more about it, click this link here.
4. Do Pranayama breathing exercise:
Breathe in and breathe out through the nose in the following manner:
Inhale for four counts, hold for one count, exhale for five counts and hold for one count. Do this 40 to 50 times in the morning. Entire spinal cord will be strengthened.
I do this exercise without the hold step, but the above step is the right method.
The whole steps 1 to 4 takes about three to four minutes, your back soon feel refreshed. The remainder of the day, try to hold your seating postition shown in Step 1.
I have been doing this for more than a year, I do this first thing in the morning along with other Yoga exercises.
For other Mudras and their uses click here.
Friday, January 11, 2013
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| Secret Squirrel Cold Brew |
“Have a fantastic drink of coffee, no brewing required with Secret Squirrel Cold Brew Coffee ($20-$30). Brewed over 18-24 hour periods using nothing but filtered water and ground beans, this coffee concentrate can be mixed with hot or cold water or milk — whatever you like — and produces a smooth, rich coffee flavor. Available in two- or three-bottle packs; each bottle makes between 4-7 drinks, depending on the size and strength.”
Via Uncrate.com.
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| Toddy Cold Brew System |
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The video is in Chinese language, but the method is self-explanatory. This is how you remove the lens:
Pull the eyelids either side with your fingers and then blink your eyes, the lens pops out easily.
Whereas the method we normally use, we may poke our eyes or hit the eye lids with the nails accidentally. Try the above method the next time when you want to take your contact lens off and leave a comment if it works good or not.
Via +Kurone Shizuhi
Pull the eyelids either side with your fingers and then blink your eyes, the lens pops out easily.
Whereas the method we normally use, we may poke our eyes or hit the eye lids with the nails accidentally. Try the above method the next time when you want to take your contact lens off and leave a comment if it works good or not.
Via +Kurone Shizuhi
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
CTRL+C Android app works like any share option only difference it copies the data to clipboard and you can add that date anywhere in mail, text messaging or in documents in Android. It's a useful utility app to have in Android.
Once you choose the link or text to share, hit the "CTRL+C" option to save the data in clipboard.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Great song.
Concrete Blonde - Mexican Moon Lyrics
“Oh, amigo
Here we do things slow
Money, art, a broken heart
Where did you want to go
Senor, por favor
To the hotel, zona rosa
What did I come here for
Oh, senor
I run but the damage has been done
Miles have gone away
And my amore he never come
I look up at the sky
I am tired and dry
Uno tecate and lime.
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Senor, you are wise
I can see a million years
A million tears behind your eyes
Take me home
Take me to the zona rosa
Mariachis and tequila
I will dance the night alone
Just some time
Just a little kiss of mine
Take me where I can forget, senor
You are so very kind
I look up at the sky
I am tired and dry
Dos tecate and lime
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
I look up at the sky
I will try not to cry
Tres tecate and lime
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moonlight
Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon”
Friday, January 4, 2013
Use these four tips from America's Test Kitchen to get the best cooked fish the next time. Please note you will need an oven-safe pan like it to try this method.
1.) Cut the fish filets into 1 inch sizes
2.) Sprinkle little sugar on one side of the fish
3.) Sear the sugar side of the fish (helps keep the interior side moist)
4.) Flip the fish side and roast them in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit
You will get a nice brown cooked fish.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
‘Coupons at Checkout‘ extension works the same way as ‘Retailmenot’, only difference is you don’t have to visit an external site to find the coupons for the shopping site, it shows up right where you are shopping like the image below. You can apply the coupons available directly and save money instantly.
I tested it in Amazon, it works as advertised, just hover over the coupon or gift code area, you will see the list of coupons for the site. Another must-have extension for shopping.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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| Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker |
1. First, add a cup of water more than you use for making coffee in either the kettle or any other pot.
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| Water Kettle |
3. Pour half or more cup into the press and leave it for a minute and rinse the whole inside with that water and pour it out.
4. Pour little water into the cup and shake the cup and pour the water out.
5. Pour the remaining water in the French press with the coffee grounds at the bottom and prepare the coffee the usual manner.
Pour the prepared coffee into the cup, it will be warmer than the coffee you made before without these steps. This method is similar to the Chinese tea making process but there they repeat the steps 3 to 4 a few times.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The videos below give a good summary of how many different things you can do with Google Now feature in Android phones and Tablets. Even if you do an efficient search with Google Now, watch the videos, it gives you new ways to use Google search.
You can also do bar code scan to find more information about the products and find out the song that is playing the background etc., and more features are being added to it and can get only more powerful with time.
Besides this, Google Now has Cards to update most of the information just below the Google Search window.
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