Navratri begins from today..Wishing everyone a happy and safe Navratri..

Navratri stands for ‘Nine nights’ where people worship Goddess Adi Maya for nine days..

Happy Birthday Google..

Google completes its 10 years, 28 September 1998 – 28 September 2008..

 

Starting from what was called  as ‘Dont be Evil’, Google today is the world’s largest database holding tonnes of secrets about people, their habbits, their thinking, their culture et al..

In the first 10 years, Google has introduced several user oriented web softwares that helped them remorph the IT industry..Initially, Google began its life as a simple web search engine no one could had imagined to be what is perheps an integral part of their computing experience. There are other players in this market, like MSN, Ask, the recent Cuil, but Google has outcasted them and I dont think there would be anything much left for anyone to try as far as Web search is concerned.

 

Long live Google, and dont forget, the privacy bomb’s ticking..

Seven Lives, Many Faces

Watch this space for more details….

Wi-Fi Sony® mylo® : A review

The Wi-Fi Sony® mylo® internet device gives you what need to stay connected. It conveniently uses wireless LAN technology so there are no monthly bills or long-term contracts. Call your friends on Skype® for free or IM them on AIM®, Google Talk™, or Yahoo!® Messenger using the back-lit slide-out keyboard and enjoy unparalleled communication in the palm of your hands. You can also browse the Web, take photos and share them on the 3.5-inch LCD touch screen. All this on a device small enough to take virtually anywhere. Sony® mylo®, the fun of a PC in your pocket. Also available in black.

Shoot Video…Now you’re a star

Now you can capture video using the built in camera to capture video in MPEG4 in addition to capturing still images. There are many websites where you can upload photos and videos like Flickr™ and YouTube™ as well as social networking websites. Because our device supports uploading and downloading files mylo Internet Device owners can post content to many of these popular content websites¹.

Enhanced Web Browsing

Through its hi-res touch-screen, you can browse many popular websites. Your portable Internet experience is now closer to the internet experience on a PC. Enhanced Web Browsing combined with Adobe® Flash® Lite 3 support means you now have access to websites like YouTube™ and others. Mylo’s upload and download capability allows you to use popular websites like Facebook® for posting and commenting¹. Adobe® Flash® Lite support also means you can play compatible casual Flash games.

Instant Messaging. Where and when you want.

With the Sony® mylo® Internet Device you can always stay in touch. Instant Message your friends with the most popular messaging software from AOL®, Yahoo!®, Google™ and Skype®. Send and receive e-mail through AOL® Mail, Google Gmail™ and Yahoo!® Mail. And, with COM-2′s new backlit keyboard you can type wherever you want to regardless of how much light is available.

mylo Widgets

A widget is a small application that is generally designed to do one simple thing but to do it really well. COM-2 comes with several pre-installed widgets that range from basic like the Google search widget and the Facebook® Notifier that tracks activity on your Facebook page to more advanced apps like the My Contacts widget that works as a consolidated buddy list for all the IM applications on the mylo. In addition to the preinstalled widgets COM-2 users will be able to download new widgets from the new COM-2 product website. And, for the first time, users will be allowed to register as a developer in order to gain access to the technical resources they will need to build their own widgets.

Built in Camera

With the built in 1.3 Megapixel camera imaging and everything you do online are at your finger tips. Now you can capture photos, edit them on the built in photo editor and because COM-2 features upload and download capability you can post them directly to your blog or even to your Facebook page. All on the mylo without the need for a PC.

Voice Calling with Skype®

Skype lets you enjoy free Internet phone calls to and from any Skype enabled device and PC, anywhere in the world! Or Skype-Out to any phone number for a nominal fee.

Music and Video

MP3, ATRAC, WMA (Secured and Un-Secured) and now AAC codecs. Play music you’ve purchased from many compatible online music stores. Multi-task: listen to music while you IM or surf the Web. COM-2 also supports Windows Media DRM 10 so you can even use your mylo communicator with many popular subscription music services. The improved video player supports both MPEG4 along with the improved video quality of MPEG4 AVC.

Free Wi-Fi access at McDonald’s and more

Sony’s mylo® COM-2 device owners receive free Wi-Fi access at over 10,000 Wayport Hotspot locations nationwide; including over 10,000 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s® Restaurants, 70 IHOP restaurants, 600 hotels, and more.

SHOUTcast® Internet Radio

You can now enjoy many of the over 22,000 free SHOUTcast® Radio stations on your mylo® COM-2 Internet Device. Whatever your tastes may be, SHOUTcast Radio is bound to have a station for you. From music, to talk, to sports, news and more, SHOUTcast Radio offers COM-2 users selections of nearly every genre from all parts of the world. Enjoying unlimited free radio on your COM-2 is easy through the SHOUTcast Radio widget and associated service.

Product Specifications

Video

• Format(s) Supported : MPEG4 SP/ASP, AVC Baseline (up to QVGA 30fps, 384/768 kbps)

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 5 1/4 x 27/32 x 2 5/8in (130.8 x 20.7 x 64.6mm) (excluding protrusions)
• Weight (Approx.) : 6.8oz (193g) (including rechargeable battery)

Hardware

• Camera : 1.3 Megapixel with macro mode
• Keyboard : Backlit slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• LCD : 3.5 WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) with Touch Panel
• Microphone : Built-in and one-touch answer remote controller
• Speakers : Built-in

Graphics

• Format(s) Supported : JPEG, PNG, BMP

Power

• AC Power : Adapter DC IN 5.2V
• Battery Life (Approx.) : Up to 6 hours Internet calling, Up to 20 hours music playback, Up to 7 hours video playback, Up to 6 hours Web Browsing
• Battery Type : Removable Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery 3.7V 1200mAh

Web Browser

• Web Browser Type : Access NetFront™ web browser with Adobe® Flash® Lite 3

Networking/Modem

• Security : WEP (128bit/64bit, Open System/Shared Key), WPA-PSK (TKIP, AES)
• Wireless LAN : IEEE 802.11b/g

Software

• Instant Messaging : Yahoo!® Messenger, Google Talk™ ,Skype® or AIM®
• Internet Voice Calls : Skype®

Operating Conditions

• Operating Temperature : 5 to 35 C (41 to 95F)

Inputs and Outputs

• Headphone Jack : ö3.5mm jack via remote controller
• Headset Inputs : 10pin flat jack (16ohms)
• USB Port(s) : mini USB jack

Memory

• Memory Size : 1GB Internal memory
• Type : Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo™ Expansion Slot (up to 8GB Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo™ supported)

Audio

• Format(s) Supported : MP3, WMA, AAC, ATRAC®

A new surprise from Yamaha – The Yamaha FZ 150cc

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	FZ16
Type:	Naked
Top Speed:	132kph
Fuel Consumption: City	36.00
Fuel Consumption: Highway	47.00
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	153cc
Engine:	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Maximum Power:	14bhp@7500rpm
Maximum Torque:	13.6Nm@6000rpm
Gears:	5 Manual
Clutch:	Constant Wet Multi Plate
Bore:	58
Stroke:	57.9
No. of Cylinders:	1
Valve Per Cylinder:	4
Chassis Type:	Diamond
Cooling Type:	Air Cooling
DIMENSIONS
Length:	1975.00 mm
Width:	770.00 mm
Height:	1045.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:	126.00 kg
Ground Clearance:	160.00 mm
Fuel Tank:	12.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:	1335.00 mm
Headlamp:	12V35W / 35W＋35W
Wheel Type:	5 Spoke Alloys
Wheel Size:	100/60 – 140/60 mm
Tubeless:
Colors:	Lava Red, Midnight Black and Flaming Orange
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front):	Telescopic
Suspension(Rear):	Monocross
Brakes:	267mm Hydraulic Disc
Brakes(Rear):	Drum
Stand Alarm:
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage:	Digital
Self Start:
Tacho Meter:	Digital
Trip Meter:	Digital-1
Alloys:
Speedometer:	Digital
Passenger Footrest:
Passenger Backrest:
Step-up Seat:
Pass-light:
Low Fuel Indicator:
Low Oil Indicator:
Low Battery Indicator:
High Oil Temp. Indicator:
Choked Air Filter Indicator:

Shivraj Patil, a height of political incompetence

 

 

Breaking News – Sunday 30 Nov 2008 12:15 pm 

After an eventful 3 days of Mumbai attacks, the bastard Sivraj Patil has finally decided to resign form the post of Union Home Minister. 

Son of a bitch..!!

Update on 28/11/2008

1. NSG commondos has surrounded Nariman House.

2, The Oberoi and Taj skirmish still continues, a blast is reported..

3. USA sends a team of FBI officials to Mumbai, I dont know what will they do in here..

4. Narendra Modi announces a 1 crore compensation to each of the killed in the attack..

 

Update on 27 November 2008

Mumbai is being attacked by pakistani militants. India *is* at war..Are we getting it, India *is* at war..!!!

We lost Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar, and numerous others…

Shivraj Patil, you dork, why dont you just resign and sit at home telling stories of pre independence era to your grand children..maybe they will believe you are a Man…Terrorists are bombing places at their will, and your crap headed crab, you are sitting in a hi security office delivering bloody quotes..You incompetent nuthead, go away from the post of Union Home Minister, it is a prestigious and responsible ministry once held by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, hailed as the Iron Man of India. Shivraj Patil, dont forget, Sardar Patel was also of Congress, but one thing he had was courage. Courage isent a word, anyone could use it. You need to be a Man, understand it right. You need to be a Man to know exactly what courage means. The other day you were quoted as saying ‘I am not panicking even if terrorists attack’, isent it?? You burly brained nonsense, had the terrorists targetted your family members you would have realized who panicks and who dosent.

Let me tell you – The common Indian isent intimated by any kind of terror attack. We are used to every difficulty in life, every challenge, and every terse situation. But why should people like you get to be there, where you are right now..?? Crap head, just walk the streets of any Indian city unarmed, no security with you then you might get some sense in your brainless skull…

Shivraj Patil, you dork, you are an incompetant politico. Get a life…Get away from the Union Home Minisstry Office. You have already spoilt the prestige of that post, dont detoriate it further…

In a talk given to NDTV, this is what the minister has to say..

“I will resign only when the Congress president Sonia Gandhi tells me to go.”

wow, look at the height of shamelessness…So, according to Mr Shivraj Patil, Sonia Gandhi is the new God. And he will obey his God only…I am speechless…

We need that The law proposed by Narendra Modi, the GUJCOC should be implemented throughout India to battle terrorism. Add to it the POTA. Then I think no terrorist will dare to attack India

The LHC, CERN,the Earth,and me

The LHC or Large Hadron Collider was supposed to fire a huge beam smashing atoms, colliding quarks, and whatnot, that was capable of turning Earth into a black hole @ 1:30 PM IST.

Its 2:08 PM IST, I am observing that I am alive, the people next to me are alive, the computers working properly, there is no power cut, the TV’s on, there has been no earth quake reported, my mobile network is operational, theres traffic on road..people are moving around, they seem perfectly all right ..All these things prove that Earth has been spared from becoming a black hole. I dont now if the scientists @ CERN got what they were finding, but I am pretty sure that the world wont end that easily, especially with me having a lot of desires left to be satisfied

Theres no प्रलय, heres no Doom’s day, theres no Apocalypse, Judgement Day has been postponed.

Rejoice Dudes, we have got yet another day to live..make the most out of it, who knows what those crazy scientist might be upto now..However, i cant help thinking. Bing Bang, Universe is great, but we have got so many problems like hunger, poverty, unemployment, racism, corruption, religious controversies, why cant someone try to solve them, I bet they are more challenging then Big Bang..

Hey…to know what CERN’s to, watch this live webcast from this site.All I can see is few people walking here and there..

Update on 10 Sept 9:30 PM IST

This news of earth being turned into a black hole was potrayed so cinematically by some Indian news channels that one 16 year old girl in Indore commited suicide when she saw that the world was going to end soo..The Indian TV media once again proved they are the biggest assholes in some aspects..No maturity, no sense, no originality..Mongrels…Crap heded blistering barnacles..

Google unveils Chrome, the browser (spyware) we were waiting for

Google finally unveiled Chrome, the beta edition of its web browser. Long ago, Google has predicted – ‘The browser is the platform’, keeping it in mind, it released Gogle Gears, now the Chrome. The tab button stikingly resembeles like he Yahoo toolbar, did anyone note that?? Of course, the Yahoo toolbar adds the tab functionality to older IE editions. Cold this be the next big application that will spy on people from now? I remember writing a link on how Google has exploited privacy and security of users..Wow…Is this the biggest spyware we have ever seen?? A note to Paranoids – I cant say for gurantee that Google Chrome is the official spying tool released by Google, but given its past and privacy pundits worried over Google tracking its users habits, trends etc…but in that case, I can safely say – Orkut is the biggest spyware. Enter Orkut, and you will find all fizzy stuff ranging from click trackers, url trackers, content crawlers, etc.

I suggest – take a break..Stay away from the web for some time, maintain a random click pattern that will make Google;s life difficult. Install this wonderful tool, Tor

Q. What is Tor?

A. Tor is a software project that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security. Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, and it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location. Tor works with many of your existing applications, including web browsers, instant messaging clients, remote login, and other applications based on the TCP protocol.

Good luck. However, I am amazed how well this wannabe Google Spyware has found its way in news, media, blogs..did this thing really needed so much attention?? Mozilla’s doing a fine job against Microsoft, the browser war isent the same one it was in 1997…Joke..! Like Apple iPhone, Google Chrome has lived its hype, and I think its one of the most successful webmedia marketting campaign we have seen recently., after the dramatic Apple iPhone..

2 years ago, I remember downloading an IE based slim browser, it was called Browzar. The site’s still alive, except that it didnt get a grand attention Chrome’s getting.. I think it hasent come out of its beta stage even after 2 years later I downloaded it. Browzar claims to be a paranoid web surfers friend..but as its based on IE, I wont assume anything..Wow, the date matches exactly…Take a look @ this article I had written lonng time back describing Browzar.;)

Psst..want to see Chrome crashing?? Try this link…

Surprise gift

A surprise gift is always welcome and it makes me incredibly happy, I got a 40 GB Kingston DataTraveler for Rs 300/-..Original..

Had a talk with Valencia. She insisted I should write a tag on myself..Tough job. Its hard to write everything uncensored. I mean theres nothing too shameful or nothing too great, but somethings better left unmentioned bring good results. I remember, last year @ this part of year, she had called me, I was unreachable..Today I am reachable, she isent there..god bless her….Life’s great…!

(Writing this when I am exhausted)