Samsung's P2-- complete music experience

Samsung's P2, a device from one of the electronic gadgets giants is trying to capture the market in its class of devices. A large rally features and a well designed layout of the device has become the heartbeat of the young generation as a whole and fortunately has something or the other for each age group prevailing in the society. The proof of its popularity is that its name lies in the list of Top 10 Gadgets of 2007 issues by TIME in collaboration with CNN.
The near-buttonless design comes together very nicely with a solid build quality common to Samsung’s portable devices. Along with a good user interface in the form of a touched screen panel, this device proves to be handy.The P2 is comprised of two halves, the plastic face - or touch screen - and the back metal plate. The touch screen is very scratch resistant and as long as you’re not laying the P2 face down, the touch screen will hold up well.
One of the amazing feature of this device is the presence of bluetooth in it which makes the sharing of media really easy.

Specifications
# Colors: Black, White, Burgundy
# Capacities: 4GB, 8GB
# MRP: $200, $250
# Supported Audio: MP3, WMA
# Supported Video: SVI 480x272 @ 30FPS / WMV9 SP 320x240 or 480x272 @ 30FPS

# Other Supported Formats: TXT, JPEG
# Screen: 3” 480x272 (16:9) 262k Color
# Size: 52 X 100 X 9.95 mm
# Weight: 86g
# Battery: 35 hours audio, 5 hours video
# Other Features: Bluetooth Headphone Support, Bluetooth Phone Support (November), RSS Feeds, FM Recording, Alarm, Calendar

Nokia N96 --mOst awaited N series phone

Finally, wait for Nokia's most exciting and awaited N series mobile set is going to get over in October 2008. Nokia is planning to launch Nokia N96 in India this winter.

Though the phone it replaces is still a beast by any measure, the N96 pushes the envelope further by packing a solid 16GB of storage internally in addition to a microSD slot, something the N95 8GB lacks. The 5 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens carries over, but there are now two LEDs doing flash and video light duty. The 2.8 inch QVGA display will come in handy for the integrated DVB-H mobile TV tuner, while a 3.5mm headphone jack, A2DP, and integrated stereo speakers should handle audio with aplomb. Other features include WiFi, AGPS, and morphing lights on the smaller second slide that hook the user up with game controls when it's time to relax with a little N-Gage action. Unfortunately, the first version of the N96 (and the only version announced thus far) supports HSDPA only on the 900 and 2100MHz bands, but we imagine the strength of the spec sheet should still be enough to sell a few of these stateside when it launches.

Specifications

General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 2100 / 900
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2008, Q3
Size Dimensions 103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc
Weight 125 g
Display Type TFT, 16M colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches


Ringtones Type
Polyphonic (64 channels), Monophonic, True Tones, MP3
Customization Download
Vibration Yes

Memory
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Detailed, max 30 days
Card slot microSD (TransFlash), up to 8GB
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- 16 GB internal memory
- 128MB RAM, 256MB storage memory
- Dual ARM 9 264 MHz CPU
Data
GPRS Class 32, 107 / 64.2 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 177 kbps
3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB

Features
OS Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS reader
Games Downloadable
Colors Black
Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics,
video(VGA 30fps), flash; secondary VGA videocall camera
- Built-in GPS receiver
- A-GPS function
- DVB-H TV broadcast receiver
- Dual slide design
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- TV out
- Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- Organizer
- Office document viewer
- T9
- Push to talk
- Voice dial/memo
- Built-in handsfree

Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 40 min

BOSE Acoustic Wave Music System II

Best all-in-one music system is now even better. The Acoustic Wave® music system II offers more lifelike sound for larger spaces, with improved functionality and versatility, yet remains refreshingly simple to use. In 2006, Bose introduced the new Acoustic Wave Music System II, which added a CD/MP3 player, a bigger screen, and improved acoustics. Even though it is rather small in stature, you would be surprised to hear the room fill up with booming sounds, maintaining crystal clear clarity even at high volumes. Such a simple audio product will set you back by $1,079 - so why not fork out an extra $179 for a stand that plugs in a remote control as well
Features
Digital signal processing circuitry
Maintains audio accuracy with greater consistency, providing exciting realism and highly consistent quality of sound.

Waveguide speaker technology
Just as a flute strengthens a breath of air to fill an entire concert hall, this Bose® breakthrough produces rich, clear stereo sound from a small enclosure.

Expanded-function CD player
Enjoy your CDs, MP3 CDs and CD-R/RWs with skip, scan, repeat and continuous-play music modes.

Visual display with text capability
Shows system information synchronized with chosen listening modes. Also provides track, title and artist information for MP3 CDs.

Headphone jack
Plug in headphones for private listening, or powered speakers to play music in two rooms simultaneously.


Bose® link connector
Allows the system to become part of an expanded home entertainment solution when used with select Lifestyle® systems.


Credit card-sized remote control
Lets you turn your system on or off, adjust the volume or change radio stations—you can even mute the system if the phone rings.

High-performance, digital AM/FM stereo tuner
Enjoy clear radio reception and six AM and six FM presets for easy access to your favorite stations.

Auxiliary input jack
Connect and play another audio component, like an MP3 player.

DC power operation
Listen practically anywhere, using the optional rechargeable power pack or optional DC power cord for plugging into your car's lighter receptacle or other DC power source.

Compact and portable, with molded inset handles
Take your music with you wherever you go.

Sony MDR-NC 500D - World's first digital noise cancellation headphones

The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has introduced its new MDR-NC500D, which the company claims as the world’s first digital noise cancelling headphones, promising to eliminate roughly 99% of ambient noise and also deliver superb digital quality sound.

At first glance, no unusual headphones - quite high, as usual, by Sony. The corresponding switch is located on the right side and starts at the same time.Once activated, analyzed the MDR-NC 500d on a small microphone first sounds of the environment.The user can press a button at any time a new analysis to the situation.A digital equalizer then react accordingly and reduces outside noise disturbing, is practically around on the train or plane.
Key Features Of Sony MDR-NC500D:

* Up to 99% ambient noise reduction at 160Hz
* Artificial Intelligence (AI) noise canceling with automatic selection between three different environment modes
* Internal Lithium-ion battery for up to 16 hours of use in addition to normal AA batteries which can be used as well and would allow for a joint 28 hours of use
* Monitor switch allows you to temporarily hear surrounding sounds without removing the headphones
* Headphone speakers swivel flat for easy packing and come with a deluxe storage case – the perfect solution for travellers

The new Sony MDR-NC500D headset which weighs 195g is expected to be available soon for about $400.

Abhinav Bindra----Shot On Gold & History Created

The drought of gold medals for India is over. Shooter Abhinav Bindra has clinched India's first ever individual gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in Men's 10 metre Air Rifle Shooting Competition. His final score read 700.5.

Prior to today, the top individual Olympic performance by an Indian was Abhinav’s teammate, Rajyavardhan Rathore, who won individual silver in Athens in the men’s Double Trap event.The 25-year-old, who qualified fourth for the event, shot an overall score of (596+140.5) 700.5 in a thrilling finale which went right down to the last shot.In the ten rounds, Bindra shot 10.7, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.6, 10.0, 10.2 and 10.8 to clinch the gold. Bindra started the finals in third position but improved his performance and consistently shot well to claim the first place defeating China’s Qinan Zhu. Finland’s Henri Hakkinen faltered on the final shot and finished third.

Abhinav Bindra is the brightest star among a new breed of talented Indian shooters. Born on September 28, 1983, Bindra is quite often criticized for not delivering on the promise he showed as a child prodigy.

Coming from an affluent family and with the luxury of an indoor range in his backyard, Bindra proved to an early bird and, at 15, was the youngest participant at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Bindra shot into limelight by winning a bronze in the 2001 Munich World Cup with a new junior world record score of 597/600.

He is the best shooter in the world and I think his is a morale boosting feat for everyone in the contingent,” a jubilant Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi said after Bindra’s win.
We are all very happy. He is a very hardworking athlete. The entire shooting contingent is celebrating. We are very proud of him and it is just the beginning,” national coach Sunny Thomas said.

The entire country erupted in joy and celebrations when the reports of his great victory flashed across the television channels. Emotions are high in India, as tearful people welcomed this great news.This gold will prove to be morale booster for the entire Indian contingent and we might have many more medals heading our way.

08/08/08

Friday is special for those who go by the calendar, to mark that unique date of 08-08-08. This great palindromic date 08-08-08 coincides with the inauguration of the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing.The date is not only catchy but the number 8 is also considered very favourable in Chinese culture. The Chinese pronunciation for ‘eight’ (ba in Mandarin and paat in Cantonese) sounds similar to the word for ‘prosperity’ (fa in Mandarin and faat in Cantonese). The 2008 Beijing Olympic is scheduled to be held from August 8 to August 24,2008 in the city of Beijing. The opening ceremony of the Olympics will begin at 08:08:08 pm CST.

The Chinese believe that numbers are not just figures indicating quantity or just superstition but that they have a magical quality. They also assign yin and yang qualities to the numbers. Yin and Yang are the two opposing forces active in the universe. Yin signifies passivity and darkness whereas Yang signifies brightness, activity, and positive force. So, they generally prefer Yang qualities. The odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 represent Yang energy and the even numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8 represent Yin energy.

Prof V S Yalvigi, an 82-year-old botany professor for 35 years and an avid philatelist for over 40 years, said, “This millennium consists of 12 palindromic dates indicating beginning with 01-01-01 till 12-12-12. This kind of palindromic dates are rare and special as it occurs once in a thousand years.”With people queuing up outside astrologers' offices to find out how the trilogy of number 8, brought about by today's date 08-08-08, would affect them. If something bad has to happen, it will happen no matter what the date is." Numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani agrees but still advises caution, "08.08.08 is eight days after the solar eclipse and eight days before the lunar eclipse. People should go about their normal chores but should not do anything auspicious such as starting a new venture or getting engaged or married today." Astrologer Dr Prem K Sharma gives a reason to cheer when he says, "Number 8 is governed by Lord Shani (Saturn) and his benign influence gives us power, independence, ambition and organisation. 08+08+2008 = 26, also adding up to 8 which is again influenced by Saturn - the planet that rules judgement, hard work and strong determination." People on the street had varying views about the 'special' date.

Digital Camera............Capturing memories

It was the mid-1970s that over in the US a revolution was in the making: a young electrical engineer was finishing the prototype of a new type of camera. Steven Sasson's first photo on the toaster-size electronic camera he built at Kodak's headquarters in New York has been massaged by public relations into the kind of legend that surrounds the world's first telephone call. Digital has killed film as the main image-making medium, leaving it to artists, enthusiasts, professionals wanting large images cheaply, and home snappers uninterested in learning new technology.

The tipping point came somewhere between 2001 and 2003 when digital quality increased to a point that satisfied most users - and prices dropped enough to tempt them. Digital cameras also began to appear in low-resolution form on mobile phones. This meant people had cameras with them wherever they went.
A digital camera is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images on a light-sensitive sensor. Many compact digital still cameras can record sound and moving video as well as still photographs. In the Western market, digital cameras outsell their 35 mm film counterparts.
Digital cameras can include features that are not found in film cameras, such as displaying an image on the camera's screen immediately after it is recorded, the capacity to take thousands of images on a single small memory device, the ability to record video with sound, the ability to edit images, and deletion of images allowing re-use of the storage they occupied.

Benefits:

1 - You get superior image quality. Digital cameras can offer good to excellent image resolution.

2 - You get a fair price. A digital camera is reasonably priced and is affordable.

3 - You can transfer the pictures to your laptop. You can easily connect the digital camera to your laptop and transfer the pictures in your hard disk.

4 - You can print in large sizes. Due to its high resolution, pictures can be printed in large sizes by any plotter.

5 - You can email the pictures to your friends. You can send the pictures by email to your loved ones.

6 - You can store the images in CDs or hard disk. Once the pictures are transferred from digital camera to the computer, permanent storage on a CD or hard disk is possible.

7 - You can take the camera in your pocket while you travel. The small size of the digital camera makes traveling with it easy and a pleasure.

8 - You can move in close to your subject. Zoom lenses offer close-ups of your subject with sharp focus. You can take very good close-ups of flowers, bugs, stamps, coins, etc.

9 - You can rework the image in a computer. Any photo editing software can rework the images taken.

10 - You can take good pictures even in low-light situations. Due to flexible over sensitivity or ISO equivalents, digital cameras can easily take detailed pictures even in low-light conditions.

11 - You can take quality still photos of moving objects. Sports and fashion photography can be easily accomplished due to the fast burst rate of digital cameras.

12 - You save money. There is no need of buying photographic films, developing them into negatives and positives. Moreover, the batteries are usually rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which last a long time.

13 - You can choose as per your needs and fancy. Many models are available like standard digital camera, underwater digital camera, waterproof digital camera, compact digital camera, and the professional digital camera.

Storage Media:

Digital cameras use memory to capture and store images. Some of the storages media used are onboard flash memory, 3.5" floppy disks, video floppy disk, PCMCIA hard drives, CD or DVD, CompactFlash memory cards, Microdrives, Memory Stick, SD/MMC, MiniSD Card, MicroSD Card, XD-Picture Card, SmartMedia, and FP Memory.

i Phone.......Pocket and user delight

The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It has a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons, but a minimal amount of hardware input. With its looks, compatibility, features, quality and stimulating GUI(Graphical user interface) iPhone stands as the best in its class.

Size and weight
Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight: 4.7 ounces (133 grams)
Display
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Audio
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit.
Video

Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Headphones
Stereo earphones with built-in microphone
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Power and battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 10 hours on 2G
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi⁷
Video playback: Up to 7 hours
Audio playback: Up to 24 hours
Camera and photos
2.0 megapixels
Photo geotagging
iPhone and third-party application integration

Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
iTunes 7.7 or later

Part Of the Games Identity

The symbols associated with the Olympic Movement are now firmly embedded in the protocol of the Olympic Games and give rhythm and significance to its most important moments. The flag has had a varied place in the ceremonial part of the opening and closing ceremonies since 1920. Initially, it was simply raised in the stadium.

Carrying it into the stadium as part of the ceremony was introduced in 1960 at the Games in Rome (Italy). From 1971, the decision to use athletes instead of uniformed cadets to carry the flag has added a special element of surprise to the opening ceremony as many distinguished sports people and individuals have been selected for this honor.After its arrival, the flag is raised up the flagpole where it remains throughout the entire period of the Games. When the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony, it signals the end of the Games. Today, the tradition of transferring the Olympic flag from the mayor of the host city of the Games to the mayor of the next host city of the Games also takes place at the time of the closing ceremony, although this was not always the case.The arrival of the Olympic flame in the stadium by torch relay is another great highlight of the opening ceremony. With the lighting of the cauldron by the last relay runner, the flame is transferred from the torch to the place where it will continue to burn for the entire length of the Games. The flame is extinguished on the final day of the Games at the closing ceremony. Nowadays, the Olympic rings are one of the most easily identifiable visual images in the world, and everyone immediately associates them with the Olympic Games. However, this was not the case at first.
Below are some examples of how the rings and flag were integrated into the Olympic Games :
– Winners’ medals
The rings appeared for the first time on the winners’ medals at the 1924 Games in Paris (France). They quickly disappeared from the winners’ medals in 1928 when the IOC selected a permanent design that highlighted a seated female representative of victory and a winning athlete, but no Olympic rings. The only exception to the use of this permanent design in the period between 1928 and 1976 was for the Equestrian Games in 1956 in Stockholm (Sweden) where a distinctive medal that included the rings was created. Since the 1976 Games in Montreal (Canada) the rings have regularly featured on the winners’ medals of the Summer Games, used alone or with the Organising Committee’s emblem. In the case of the Olympic Winter Games, the rings have appeared on the medals designed for each edition of the Games since 1928 in St Moritz (Switzerland).
– Items and souvenirs
You can find the rings on many items and souvenirs made for the Games dating back to the 1924 Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix (France).
- Stamps
The world of philately soon got to know the rings. They have appeared on stamps since the 1928 Games in Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
– Official posters
The poster for the Olympic Winter Games in St Moritz in 1928 was the first to feature the Olympic flag. For the Summer Games, it was not until the 1932 Games in Los Angeles (USA) that the Olympic rings appeared on an official poster.

Citius, Altius, Fortius

A mottos a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. A motto is a phrase which sums up a life philosophy or a code of conduct to follow.The Olympic motto is the hendiatris Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger".These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during competition.To better understand the motto, we can compare it with the Olympic creed :

The most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight ; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well.

The three Latin words became the Olympic motto in 1894, the date of the IOC’s creation. Pierre de Coubertin proposed the motto, having borrowed it from his friend Henri Didon, a Dominican priest who taught sport close to Paris. The inspiration for the creed would come later, following a sermon given by the Bishop ofPennsylvania, Ethelbert Talbot, during the Games of London in 1908.
The motto for Beijing Olympics 2008 is "One World One Dream"

5 Rings representing 5 Continents

The meaning and the values of Olympism are conveyed by symbols.Among these are the rings, the motto and the flame.These symbols transmit a message in a simple and direct manner.They give the Games and the Olympic Movement an identity.

Pierre de Coubertin intended the Olympic Games to be an international event from the time of their reestablishment in 1896 in Athens (Greece), it was only at the 1912 Games in Stockholm (Sweden) that, for the first time, the participants came from all five continents. The five rings represent the five continents. They are interlaced to show the universality of Olympism and the meeting of the athletes of the world during the Olympic Games.On the Olympic flag, the rings appear on a white background. Combined in this way,the six colors of the flag (blue, yellow, black, green, red and white) represent all nations.It is a misconception, therefore, to believe that each of the colors corresponds to a certain continent.The Olympic flag has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the center: blue, yellow, black, green and red .

This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympic, while the six colors are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.

Hrithik Roshan----- A Sensation

Hrithik Roshan is Bollywood’s new icon beginning an ear of romantic hero with super human skills. Fondly called the ‘Batman’ of India, his sexy looks, macho body, controlled acting and dancing capabilities have earned him an unparalleled and unique place in the industry.

He was born on January 10, 1974, nicknamed Duggu, is a one of the top most and prominent Bollywood actor. In a short time with his amazing acting talent and exceptional dance skills and handsome looks he has become heart-throb of the nation. Hrithik's first movie role was as a child artist when he was six years old in the 1980 movie Aasha, when he appeared in a dance sequence as an extra. He then appeared as a child artist in Aap Ke Deewane (1980) and Bhagwan Dada (1986).
Hrithik debuted as a leading man in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai opposite first-time actress Amisha Patel in 2000. The film was directed by his father and proved to be very successful at the box office: It was the highest grossing film of 2000 and winner of the Filmfare best movie award. Hrithik's performance earned him the Filmfare best debut award and the Filmfare best actor award.In 2003, his career was resurrected with Koi mil gaya, Hrithik's first film directed by his father since his debut. It was the highest grosser of the year and also successful at the Filmfare Awards and Hrithik was awarded with his second Filmfare best actor award. The actor had only one release in 2004, Lakshya, directed by Farhan Akhtar.
In 2000, Hrithik got married to Suzanne Khan, his longtime love. Together, they stay in Mumbai and have two sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan. Listed below are some interesting trivia about the actor. Hrithik carries two thumbs on his right hand, which he considers to be a lucky charm.Wanted to quit film industry altogether after his father Rakesh Roshan was shot by hitmen sent by the Bollywood mafia, but changed his mind.

Sony Ericsson P1i......a mobile worth having

Staying connected is staying efficient. The Sony Ericsson P1i gives you always-on access to your company email, calendar and contacts. No matter where you go. Complete mobile office Bring your office on the road. 3G gives you the speed you need. And you have full office applications on your phone - view and edit documents on the go.After work compatible When you unwind after work, the Sony Ericsson P1i stays on duty. Listen to music. Snap a picture with the 3.2 megapixel camera. Or just relax with a game.

The Sony Ericsson P1i looks more or less like a calculator with a large QWERTY keypad and an large TFT touchscreen. The mobile is equipped with a stylus that an be used for opening icons placed on the screen of the phone. The dimensions of the mobile are 106 x 55 x 17 mm and it weighs 124 gms.

The Sony Ericsson P1i functions on 2G and 3G networks; and so it becomes easy for people to access every facility that these networks offer. Moreover, the phone being GSM enabled, it is possible for people to connect it to the network provider from almost any place on earth. The gadget also remains connected with alternative options such as GPRS, HSCSD, 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB port. So, it is possible to wirelessly transfer files from the phone to other compatible devices making use of technologies such as Bluetooth.

The TFT display screen of the device measures 2.6 inches and gives a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. This screen can support 256 K colors and this the reason why the image and its inherent colours get displayed so well. This handset comes loaded with some ring tones that are both polyphonic as well as MP3 in nature. More ring tones can be downloaded from the net using the WAP browser for the purpose of surfing. The handset has 160 MB shared memory and this is why the mobile can store innumerable number of music files, video files and games. It is not just restricted to downloading of files; in fact the whopping memory can be used for storing messages and contact information.

Entertainment in this is made possible due to the presence of provisions such as a camera, a media player and FM radio. So, entertainment in the form of photography and listening to music is made possible in the handset. Music is supported in formats such as MP3 and AAC by the media player. The 3.15 MP camera gives a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Video-recording is also possible due to the presence of this camera. All these facilities of the mobile can be experienced for long hours due to the excellent support provided by the battery. A standby time of 440 hr and a talktime of 10 hr can be expected from the battery.

Elvis Presley-----King Of hearts

Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi on jan 8 1935. Elvis Presley musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in the church and at the all night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a memphis teenager

In 1954 he began his singing career with the legendry sun records label in Memphis. By 1956 he was an international music sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences challenged the social and racial barriers of the time and ushered into thewhole new era of American music and popular culture
Achievements
Elvis starred in 33 successful films. globally he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His sales has earned him gold, platinum and multiplatinum awards for 131 different albums. It is estimated that 40% of the Elvis total records sale was outside America. He has 149 songs to appear on Billboard's 100 pop chart in America of which 114 were in top 40, forty were in top 10 and 18 tops the chart
Among many of Elvis Presley's prized cars was his Stutz Blackhawk's. Elvis was the first in America to own a Stutz, and probably his favouite car of the '70s was his 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III.
His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma and good humor endeared him to millions, as didi the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. He is regarded as one of the most important figure of the twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at Memphis home, Graceland on aug 16 1977

Arthritis-----An ageless disease

What is Arthritis?

The term “arthritis” covers more than 100 diseases and conditions affecting joints, the surrounding tissues, and other connective tissues. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions include steoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis, rheumatic fever, Lyme arthritis, carpal tunnel disease and other disorders.Defining arthritis in adults has evolved over time. Currently, arthritis is defined as physician diagnosed arthritis.

Causes of arthritis
1. Genetics
Exactly how much heredity or genetics contributes to the cause of arthritis is not well understood. However, there are likely genetic variations that can contribute to the cause of arthritis.
2. Age
Cartilage becomes more brittle with age and has less of a capacity to repair itself. As people grow older they are more likely to develop arthritis.
3. Weight
Because joint damage is partly dependent on the load the joint has to support, excess body weight can lead to arthritis. This is especially true of the hips and knees that can be worn quickly in heavier patients.
4. Previous Injury
Joint damage can cause irregularities in the normal smooth joint surface. Previous major injuries can be part of the cause of arthritis.
5. Occupational Hazards
Workers in some specific occupations seem to have a higher risk of developing arthritis than other jobs. These are primarily high demand jobs such as assembly line workers and heavy construction.
6. Some High-Level Sports
It is difficult to determine how much sports participation contributes to development of arthritis. Certainly, sports participation can lead to joint injury and subsequent arthritis. However, the benefits of activity likely outweigh any risk of arthritis.
7. Illness or Infection
People who experience a joint infection (septic joint), multiple episodes of gout, or other medical conditions, can develop arthritis of the joint.
Myth related to exercise and arthritis
You may think that exercise and arthritis do not go hand in hand. If so, you would be mistaken. It was thought for many years that if you had arthritis you should not exercise because it would damage your joints. Now, however, research has shown that exercise is an essential tool in managing your arthritis.

Antarctica --- the place to go to, to understand the earth's present , past and future

650 million years ago the present day Antarctica was surrounded by a giant amalgamated southern super continent called Gondwana. Thus Antarctica belong to ancient geological era when human beings had not yet evolved, the climate was warm in the continent and supported a huge variety of flora and fauna. the dinosaurs had been wiped out and mammals were beginning to evolved. At this juncture, the Gondwana got separated into countries and shaped the globe as we see it today.
Today Antarctica, the mysterious white continent on the south pole holds the key to the past, present and future of the planet. It is in a way responsible for the formation of Cordilleran folds and pre-Cambrian granite shields as well as the appearance of South America, India and Himalayas on the face of the earth.
No human makers- bill boards and buildings are to be seen here, yet this continent is live and kicking with a variety of living species like the penguins, seals, midges and mites existing there and countless marine species thriving in the salt water under its sheet of ice.
Since the planet is unravaged by human population and civilization, it remains relatively pristine. Its ice-cores hold more than half-million-year-old carbon records which are so crucial for the study of the past, present and the future of our planet. Thus, it is a perfect place to study how little changes in the environment can have big repurcussions.

Meaning of Communal Harmony

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic diversity and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress during the last 60 years of independence.
But then this is not the true picture. We have created an unhealthy atmosphere by mixing caste and creed and the partition and revolts we've had.
What difference does it make?
writing articles, conducting debates, talk shows and tea summits might gave us city people something new to talk about but it would make no difference whatsoever to any Kahmiri living in the remote corner of Kashmir breathing in an air filled with terror, surrounded by gun shots and overtaken by the fear of getting killed at any moment or would it quench the thirst of those 100s of terrorists who are waiting like hungry vultures to destroy innocent lives.
Does all these media and political hype in any context do us "people" any good; the answer is a big NO
We know that it is not easy to achieve all the brotherhood needed overnight but don't you think we could all start afresh?
After all drop by drop the ocean is filled. Why do we sit in front of the television sets like drug addicts, because we want to be involved, because we want to 'know' and because we want to help but clearly we all know that our contribution towards the betterment of the society is zilch.
I know that there is probably no point of me writing all this but I will be happy if anyone is inspired by this and thinks he or she could attain that brotherhood, love, and that peace in his own little circle of life which can make all the difference to him and to his fellow beings. Then in my view that will be person to whom the words "Communal Harmony" would hold true meaning.

Dharma prevails with Karma

In a human mind many questions arises about "What is good ? What is Bad ? What is justice and injustice ? What leads to fruitful results and what all leads to miseries extra extra. But such questions arises only when we observe a thing from a limited framework. According to the law of Karma "As you sow, so shall you reap", however it is possible that sometimes on the path of good some small or major problems creep up.

According to the Jain philosophy the whole world is governed by the law of cause and effect. They believe that if their is injustice, there are people who are bringing justice as well.
Karma and Dharma always go hand in hand, in the sense that there is a perception and then there is an action.Karma is beyond all logic and reasoning. it causes people to be together or separate, to be weak or strong, rich or poor that is all the bondage's in life is due to karma only. Even according to the Hinduism mythology, the epic MAHABHARATA focuses on the Karma and Dharma in the form of GEETA.
Karma, for these reasons, naturally implies reincarnation or rebirth (though the opposite is not true) since thoughts and deeds in past lives will affect one's current situation. Thus, every individual alike is responsible for the tragedies and good 'fortunes' which are experienced. The concept of an inscrutable "God" figure is not necessary with the idea of karma. It is vital to note that karma is not an instrument of a god, or a single God, but is rather the physical and spiritual 'physics' of being. As gravity governs the motions of heavenly bodies and objects on the surface of the earth, karma governs the motions and happenings of life, both inanimate and animate, unconscious and conscious, in the cosmic realm.

The awareness of dharma helps in comprehending the strange ways of karma. When you see a bad karma or someone suffering you need to help him, that is your dharma. See god as a movie director having no feeling for the villian and no special favour for hero. Each one is playing his role.

Insomnia a sleeping disorder

Insomnia effects several millions of people but the good news is that with a proper diagnostics and discipline, insomnia is always treatable.
Insomnia or sleeplessness is one of the most prevalent of the ninety odd sleeping disorders. Technically speaking it is a symptom rather than a condition. Sleeping pills may seem to be the fast and easy remedy. However they are most effective for short term use and, even then should be administered only under a physician's guidance. The side effect of sleeping pills includes dependence, rebound insomnia and the need for the higher dosage. It can even make the sufferer much more explosive and violent in its absence.

Chief Causes:
Excess of caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and sugar & salt can trigger insomnia and may worsen it. Try to avoid reading books, journals or anything during sleep time.

Remedial Measures:
Keeping a track record of worries, a sleep diary, balanced diet and lifestyle can help beat insomnia. Bed room mattresses should be conducive to sleep. Calcium, seaweed, dairy products like milk, magnesium and vitamin B promote sleep. These should be the regular part of diet.

Note:
Worrying about getting sleep itself cause insomnia

In Harmony With Nature

Did you know that Asiatic elephant,the tiger, the cheetah, the Arabian onyx and the magnificent Andean Condor are among the worlds most endangered species ?
What are endangered species? These are animals or plants that will soon die out. Recently the rate of their dying out has increased dramatically. It is estimated that 2700 species become extinct each year, about 3 an hour!.
since 1996 it has been calculated that 124 species of amphibians, 1108 types of bird 1096 species of mammals, 253 types of reptiles and 734 types of fishes became endangered. These statistics also applied to plants.

What make them endangered?
There are many reasons that can cause a species of animals or plants to become endangered or even extinct. To accommodate the increasing human population more and more land is taken away from these animals or plants. With a little amount of land these animals or plants have, food sources become scarce. Sometimes animals or plants cant adapt to the limited space they now have and die. These also become endangered because of chemicals people used. hunting and trading are other reasons.lastly pollution is the factor that threatens the lives of many innocent living creatures.

Measures:-
Try not to waste natural resources and recycle garbage which can help many trees from being cut down. Don't buy any product that comes at the cost of animal life. If you can, contribute to organization that help to protect wildlife. Last and the most important, is to learn about these creatures