Monday, January 28, 2008

Father daughter magical shoe

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Cute cute cute. Sweet. This wonderfully soft looking shoe is meant for those toddlers who are yet to learn a walk. Those cheweet cute kids will walk with his or her papa when he is back from office. While embracing its lilliputian fingers proud papa will walk the ramp on the home floor. Thop thop thop, here they go, by the aquarium, inside the study room, next to window, while tickling the wind chims.

As BoingBoing mentions, meant for some serious dancing between papa and the daughter, created by Finnish artists Huopaliike Lahtinen and Haraldin kenk�, this shoe, this magic shoe is meant for some magic moments. I wish, if my papa got a shoe like this. Where were you Huopaliike Lahtinen and Haraldin kenk�, twenty five years ago.

US advertising forecast for 2008 is not looking bright

Notwithstanding the online advertising�s good performance along with heavy expenditure prediction due to the coming Olympics and US Presidential elections, the United States� advertising market will not turn out any extraordinary result next year, predicts Universal McCann, a division of Interpublic Group in its latest report.

The report prepared by Robert Coen, director of forecasting at Universal further envisages that advertising spending in US will increase by only 3.7% next year. In 2007, the industry grew only by 0.7% over last year, while broadly US economy was back on track with 4.7% average. Advertising, as industry thus, is trailing the growth of the broader economy.

US media companies are worried. Threats from digital technologies are looming large over traditional advertising models. Add to that other precarious reasons like housing bubble, rising oil price and a possible economic slowdown.

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Ad slowdown: Google has plans ready for long term


Advertising executives may be a worried lot following threats of domestic advertising spending going down across US in 2008, but Google ad managers seem least bothered about the probable slowdown even though Google�s 99% revenue comes from its advertising wings.

While speaking at a UBS media event in New York, Tim Armstrong, Google�s sales chief looked quite indifferent when asked by media people whether the possible slowdown will hit Google adversely especially when it has serious plans for buying and selling ads for TV, radio and print medium.

Why Google seems least bothered about short term predictions because it has long term strategy in store. Quoting him, “This is a two-, three-, five-year product we’re going to work on� Search really took us two-and-a-half years to get up and running on a large level. These may take us a little longer, because they’re bigger businesses with more history behind them.”

And why Google should be worried about the possible ad slowdown. Isn�t it diversifying also into anything that is internet related? We have seen in last month while posing threat to Facebook it has extended its base into cell phone arena.

So aggressive Google towards its expansion that now it is looking beyond Doubleclick and reportedly is planning an integrated ad selling platform for all the media. The venture may take up to five years.

Its obvious why Google is not as bothered as major newspapers and magazines over the US ad slowdown.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Blend medical Tourism with a health vacation

Thanks to medical tourism coverage, treatment of colonoscopy can be comprehensively done in countries like India, Thailand, Malaysia and Latin America. If you do not have health insurance or only have minimal coverage, you can consider taking medical tourism route in some of the best hospitals of these countries for a fraction of a cost.
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The best part of medical tourism is within a minimal budget you cam also enjoy a first rate health vacation in exquisite countries like India. Along with Colonoscopy you may also get your teeth fixed at a rock bottom price and spend some nice time in the beaches of Goa.

Conventional Colonoscopy And (Vs)Virtual Colonoscopy

Cost of colonoConventional-Colonoscopy-Virtual-Colonoscopy-50+-fifty-plus-flat-lesions-invasive-colon-cancers-radiation-exposurescopy may depend from place to place. Cost of virtual colonoscopy however is lower and varies between $400 and $600. But there are many doctors who believe that virtual colonoscopy does not yield as good result as conventional flexible colonoscopy for finding out clinically significant polyps and cancers. Also flat and small polyps are not visible with virtual colonoscopy. In the process some of the flat polyps can be remained out of sight. Though, very rarely these flat lesions become invasive colon cancers. It also exposes the patient to radiation exposure, which may be a concern for complicated 50+ persons.

How does Student Loan Consolidation work?

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Various loans students took up during college years can be consolidated into a new loan, i.e. Student Loan Consolidation, a simple and relatively cheaper way to cut down the loans outflow by pulling together through one lender. Once the loan is approved by the lending company, it pays off all the debts student owes to different lenders. The total balance thus roll over to one single consolidate loan plan.

Borrowers can negotiate deferment and repayment options with their lenders. The student should negotiate with the lending bank representative to ensure that the phased repayment consolidation loan program allows him/her to easily meet the monthly expenditure and also enjoy a good credit rating.

What is Student Debt Consolidation?

Student Debt (or Loan) Consolidation programs enable students to lump all of their outstanding debts into one integrated debt for a simplified payment. It's convenient because it involves less paper work as contrary to complicated periodical mandatory repayment to multiple loans. It's always easy to keep track of one payment instead of three or four. If implemented correctly, Student Debt Consolidation can save students a lot of money.

Kinds of StuPrivate-Student-Debt-Consolidation-US-education-authorities-Private-Loans-unsecured-loansdent Debt Consolidation programs

Student Debt Consolidations are of two types: Federal Student Loan Consolidation and Private Student Debt Consolidation. Federal Student Loans are sanctioned by US education authorities and can be consolidated at much lower rate. Private Loans are advances not from Government but offered by standard lending institutions like Citibank. Mostly unsecured (sometimes secured) these loans charge higher interest rates.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Buying a home: Some thoughts

Buying a new home often becomes a cause of sleepless nights. But it can be avoided. Read on

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Buying a home is not only an important personal decision, but also a big financial investment. It’s important to find a home that’s right for you. It’s equally important to find a builder, who provides the best overall value and service. Following are a few tips you can keep in mind to make the buying process enjoyable and successful

RESEARCH WELL

Know what you want, what’s available and how the buying process works, before you start thinking seriously about signing a contract. Keep in mind the location and consider it’s distance from the local market and schools, etc. Check for availability of transport even late at night and check the security available. See, if travelling at late hours is not a hindrance. Consult with family, friends and coworkers. Most importantly, visit model homes and talk with builders and salespeople and even the residents of that area if need be.

PRE-ARRANGE YOUR MORTGAGE

If you plan to borrow funds or take a loan to finance your home purchase, talk to your lender about mortgages early in the process. Knowing in advance how much you can spend comfortably and getting preapproval for a mortgage means you can proceed from ‘just looking’ to a signed contract with confidence. Verify the rates of interest with various banks and think not twice , but atleast for a fortnight carefully, before signing the loan agreements.

CHECK THE BUILDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

There are many reputable, professional builders in the industry, who provide great homes and great service. As you talk with builders or their salespeople, ask a few questions: How long has the company been in business? Does it have any other buildings in the same location? Go and check out some other constructions by the same builder. Is there any kind of fault in the construction?
Check if the society is formed and is wellfunctioning. What are the facilities available in the building? And check for water and electricity supply.

SOCIETY PERSONAL NEEDS

It’s necessary that the builder (or salesperson) understand your needs? If you are used to a certain lifestyle, see if you can still continue with it. If you own pets, see if pets are allowed in the society.

CHECK THE HOME CAREFULLY

Whether a builder has a model home, a sales office or sells directly from drawings and plans, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to look closely at the quality of the builder’s home and what’s included. The builder’s list will detail the construction materials and finishing products. When viewing a model home, don’t hesitate to try out windows, open drawers and look into every nook and cranny — the builder
wants you to be convinced of the home’s quality and solidity. LEGAL ASPECTS
Get detailed prices and estimates on everything involved in buying a home. Your builder and lender can advise you on the costs of securing a mortgage, taxes and so on. Ask your lawyer to give you a detailed breakdown of closing costs, including land transfer taxes where applicable. Call movers for estimates.

FOCAL POINT


If you plan
to borrow funds
or take a loan to finance your home purchase, talk to your lender about mortgage process

Check if the society is formed and is well-functioning

Get detailed prices and estimates on everything involved in buying a home


Ty Keck at the Moments of Truth: nothing extraordinary

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Ty Keck, an ex footballer became the first contestant in the Moment of Truth Show which is supposed to dish out scandal and opportunity in front of the reality show starved America in a new avatar.

How fun is it to watch, Moment of Truth, I don’t know, at least I am not amused.

So, what question this former footballer has to face (Ty Keck at your left with his wife Catia)

"So, you're from a small town, huh? Small town guy with small town values, right? So.... (music ratchets up) Question 3: You ever hit a car and not leave a note?"
The answer, of course, is yes, and more than once. And that's one of the early questions... things get tougher later. Ask a guy "Have you ever had sexual relations with someone on the day you met them?" (Hint: He's a professional athlete) and the answer isn't that big a deal. But ask him in front of his increasingly enraged wife? That's entertainment! I particularly love the way that anyone caught in a lie goes home with nothing but angry friends and family. And yes, people do get caught in lies. Oh, yes they do. Link


Wall magic, wall murals

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Wall murals can add that much needed character and identity to a space

From contemporary to abstracts, wall murals in different forms and scales can create a good impact, be it at the facade of the building, an entrance lobby or an office. Besides creating a focal point it helps lend character and identity to the space. While stain glass murals or frosted etched glass murals are passe, the newer trends aim to create wall-art. Be it the contemporary style of geometrical patterns or graphical representation out of siporex blocks or the stucco work using coloured plaster and different textures, it does a good job in enhancing the wall.


Another form and material one could use is a theme design out of glass mosaic tiles in different colours and shapes depending on the size of the space and the defined concept behind it. Abstract art murals out of china-mosaic could almost create a backdrop landscape with an array of bright colours to enhance a plain surface at the entrance of a building or a bungalow. Adding another dimension to the wall surfaces today are the sculpted art forms of metal work using different types of alloys with wrought iron suspended either from the ceiling or fixed from the wall giving a unique depth to the surface behind. Pictures and landscapes generally are suited best for an apartment and are maintainable, while mirrors double up a long and narrow space.Computer-aided graphics and 3-D simulations projected on a wall are yet another form of wall art ideal for any office reception, waiting areas or an entrance lobby. These graphics can be changed often so as not to have the same look, in comparison to the other permanent ones created out of mosaics or metal. How you light up the mural is important too as it adds to the impact. Also keep in mind the size of the mural and the place you wish to display it before you zero in on one.


Monday, January 21, 2008

What is Chickipedia? How does Chickipedia.com different from Wikipedia and Britannica

Chickipedia.com is meant for chicks…oops…I mean Chickipedia.com is supposed to be world’s first dedicated pedia style (that is user generated) encyclopedia for famous woman. What I wonder, famous girls will be featured in here sans their better halves. Like Britney will be featured without Adnan Ghalib, Nichole Richie without Joel Madden and so on. If the baby is a girl, she will be featured, else not.
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So, how does Chickipedia.com different from Encyclopedia or Brittanica, because its niche, dumbo, that’s y.

There are other reasons as well,

Wikipedia's fine for areas like the endocrine system and continuum mechanics, but is useless when tackling the most complex discipline: Women. Get crowd-sourced info on the sex fairer than thou, with Chickipedia. LInk



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Chickipedia is the world’s largest web-based, women-based, wiki-based database of hot chicks on the planet. It is entirely user-generated, making it the first female-only encyclopedia of the people, by the people, and for the people. All you have to do is have access to the internet, log on, go to our “Add New Chick” link, and voila—you can create a new article, or revise an existing one. Just be sure to do so within our guidelines or risk being spanked. Hard.


Life After People begins in History Channel Today

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Life After People: The mini series from History Channel is starting today. The show Life After People will ask this interesting question: What would happen to planet earth if the human race were to suddenly disappear forever? I am off course excited about the show.

The two hour documentary film will discuss what will happen to our dear earth if the human race suddenly disappears for ever. Will the ecosystem thrive? What odds and ends of our industrialized world would see? What would collapse fastest? From the ruins of olden civilizations to contemporary concrete cities distressed by natural disasters, The History Channel gives you clues and answers to these worrying questions and possibly many more in the visually stunning and thought-provoking new special LIFE AFTER PEOPLE, premiering Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on The History Channel®. Read More

Do you want the buy the documentary in DVD? Did you like the show? You may send me the review of Life After People.