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.
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