Tuesday, November 22, 2011



Dear God, I pray for a cure for cancer.  


All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, even if it's only to one more person.
In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.


A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.. 


Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. 
Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits. You can now help a friend in need by letting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy. How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires large corporations? As you know, the lemon tree is known for its varieties of lemons and limes. You can eat the fruit in different ways: you can eat the pulp, juice press, prepare drinks, sorbets, pastries, etc... It is credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is the effect it produces on cysts and tumors. This plant is a proven remedy against cancers of all types. Some say it is very useful in all variants of cancer. It is considered also as an anti microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure which is too high and an antidepressant, combats stress and nervous disorders.
The source of this information is fascinating: it comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, says that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the extracts revealed that: It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas ... The compounds of this tree showed 10,000 times better than the product Adriamycin, a drug normally used chemotherapeutic in the world, slowing the growth of cancer cells. And what is even more astonishing: this type of therapy with lemon extract only destroys malignant cancer cells and it does not affect healthy cells. 

43 Things You Should Know About Google Wallet






Here is what you need to know about google Wallet:

1. Google Wallet stores virtual versions of credit cards and coupons on a phone.

2. It will also store loyalty and gift cards in the future.

3. Google Wallet is a free app.

4. Google Wallet is separate from Google Checkout, and can be thought of as the brick-and-mortar counterpart to the online payment nature of Google Checkout

5. Google Wallet uses Near Field Communication to allow consumers to make contactless payments.

6. Google Wallet is currently field testing, but will become available to consumers this summer.

7. At first, Google Wallet will only be available on the Nexus S 4G by Google from Sprint, but Google will expand it to other devices/platforms in time.

8. Citi, MasterCard, First Data, and Sprint are launch partners for Google Wallet.

9. Google is also partnering with point of sale systems companies, including Verifone, Hypercom, Ingenico, and ViVOTech, to "introduce rich interaction between Google Wallet and the point of sale."

10. Google says it continues to partner with issuing banks, payment networks, point of sale systems, semiconductor companies, mobile handset manufacturers, mobile operators and merchants on Google Wallet-related elements.

11. Google is being sued by PayPal, who had two executives leave for Google. More on this here.

12. If you want to be notified about Google Wallet availability and product updates, you can give Google your email address here.

13. Google Wallet will support Citi PayPass eligible MasterCard credit cards and the Google prepaid card upon launch, but will support more in the future.

14. Users can pay with Google Wallet anywhere MasterCard PayPass is accepted.

15. Users can tap their phones on the merchant's PayPass terminal to transmit payment details.

16. You don't have to have a network connection to make a payment.

17. You can't use Google Wallet if your phone battery is dead.

18. Currently, when a user adds their Citi MasterCard to Google Wallet, they can immediately spend up to $100, but to access their full line of credit, they'll have to wait for Citi to send an activation code to enter into Google Wallet. 19. Google has very ambitious goals for Google Wallet, saying one day it may store your boarding passes, ID, and even keys.

20. Google Wallet will sync to your Google Offers (Google's recently launched Groupon competitor, which it also intends to integrate into other Google products like Search, Latitude, Maps, and Shopper.

21. According to reports, there will be stickers that customers can put on any device that can hold the information for one card, and when tapped on an NFC device, would work with Google to handle payments.

Security and Privacy Concerns

22. If your phone with Google Wallet is lost or stolen, Google says you should contact your credit card company for assistance, and that you should report your phone lost/stolen and basically take the same precautions you would have anyway.

23. Google Wallet will allow you to remove all cards from your phone by resetting it (which also removes all transaction data).

24. Google says it protects your payment credentials by storing them in a chip called the "Secure Element" that is contained within the Nexus S 4G, and is isolated from the phone's main OS and hardware. Google does not say how this will be addressed with other devices. That's probably for the manufacturers to determine.

25. Google does enforce a PIN number.

26. In terms of the possibility of a malicious app accessing your credit card, Google says, "Both the Android platform and the Secure Element are designed to prevent this from happening. Android enforces strict access policies so that malicious applications wouldn't have access to data stored by Google Wallet. Even Google Wallet itself has very limited access to the Secure Element, and cannot read or write data from its memory. There are multiple levels of protection for data stored on the Secure Element and it is protected at the hardware level from snooping or tampering."

27. Note that malware did infect Android apps as recently as March.

28. Google's response to the possibility of someone getting close to your phone to read sensitive data, is, "The NFC antenna in your phone is only activated when the screen is powered on, and even if the antenna is on and in proximity of a reader, payment credentials can only be transmitted from the Secure Element to a payment terminal if you first enter your Google Wallet PIN."

29. As far as being held liable for unauthorized transactions on credit cards store on Google Wallet, Google says the same rules apply as plastic cards.

30. Google says it does not "currently" receive data about products you purchase using Google Wallet.

31. Google Wallet does record locally on the phone the time of transaction and the credentials used to pay. There is an option to turn on a feature to record your location.

32. Google enables you to clear your transaction history from the main menu of the app. What Businesses Need to Know

33. To accept contactless payments, Google says your terminal must be ISO 14443 or 18092 standard (they will normally contain the universal contactless symbol).

34. You'll need First Data's latest systems to be able to accept Google Wallet (in addition to other contactless payments).

35. Merchants interested in participating can call First Data at 888-265-8147 (you can also request a call back here).

36. Merchants pay card-present rates for transactions made via Google Wallet (as opposed to card-not-present rates)

37. There are no additional charges.

38. Google does not take a cut of transaction fees through Google Wallet.

39. Businesses can request to become "SingleTap" merchants, where consumers can pay, redeem offers, and earn loyalty points. Merchants can integrate gift cards into Google Wallet.

40. Current SingleTap merchants include: American Eagle, Bloomingdales, The Container Store, Duane Reade, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Foot Locker, Guess, Jamba Juice, Macy's, Noah's, Peet's Coffe & Tea, RadioShack, Subway, Toys R Us, and Walgreens.

41. Current Tap and Pay merchants include Coca Cola, CVS, Jack in the Box, Sports Authority, and Sunoco.

42. Merchants can always send questions about Google Wallet to the company at wallet-b2b@google.com.

43. Google says it will remain an "open commerce ecosystem" by supporting many payment instruments with the goal of creating virtual versions of all the plastic cards that exist today, establishing APIs that issuing banks can develop for, and APIs to enable transfer of offers, loyalty programs, receipts, etc. at the point of sale, and spreading Google Wallet to more mobile devices and platforms.


Sunday, November 20, 2011





Stress seems to play a major role in today's fast-paced society. Studies have shown that 70 percent of employed Americans suffer stress-related conditions including anxiety and insomnia. Overbearing workloads can leave us feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to. Unfortunately, stress can also cause major health problems such as headaches, backaches and increased blood pressure.


The ability to relax and rejuvenate promotes vivacity and liveliness. Boosting your immune system is an important part of feeling youthful and maintaining your health. Here are ten healthy ways to relieve stress and leave your body feeling relaxed and refreshed.



  •  Take a Warm Bath - It's a proven fact that warm water relaxes your body muscles and rids your body of stiffness and sore joints. Immersing yourself in hot water before bedtime causes your body temperature to rise, which enhances your ability to fall asleep faster. Also, by adding Epsom Salts to your bath (which are made of the mineral magnesium sulfate - a sedative for the nervous system), your skin will absorb the magnesium sulfate which sedates the nervous system and relaxes muscles. Soft music and candlelight is always a nice touch, too.


  •  Read a Book - There's not many things that are more relaxing that sitting down and letting nothing else into your mind except for the words on the page of a good book. Reading is a way to escape any stress in your life, educate yourself and keep your mind active.


  •  Music - Whether you realize it or not, music plays a big part in our lives. . Listening to relaxing music is a great method of reducing stress and relieving anxiety. The calm, soothing sounds will reduce your tension, blood pressure, and promote feelings of tranquility. Be aware of how you feel when you hear certain songs, and keep listening to the ones that produce a relaxing effect.


  • Massage Therapy - Massage plays an important role in training the body how to relax and getting rid of muscle knots. If your significant other isn't willing to participate in a little massage therapy, there are plenty of spas where you can spend an hour or two pampering yourself. Some massage therapists even have hot tubs that they place you in prior to your massage to loosen up your muscles.


  • Yoga and Stretching - Yoga trains you to build up a natural response to stress and bring the relaxed state of mind into your everyday life. The slow movements and controlled positions of yoga improve muscle strength, flexibility, breathing, blood circulation and promote mental focus and calmness. Stretching also reduces tension and anxiety and slows down your heart rate.



  • Drink Tea - Both black and green teas contain an amino acid called L-theanine, which produces a sense of calmness and relaxation by releasing neurotransmitters in the brain.



  •  Exercise - Regular physical activity strengthens your muscles and releases endorphin, which reduce pain and induce euphoria, therefore improving your mood and mental concentration. Even if you dedicate fifteen minutes a day to dancing around your house or riding a bicycle around your neighborhood, you'll find yourself feeling less stressed. So, not only is exercise good for the body, but it's good for the mind, too.


  • Sleep - Getting enough sleep is crucial to your health and has a huge impact on your stress levels. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling cranky, absent-minded and you may have difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks. When you sleep, your body and immune system have time to rejuvenate. Aim to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night because sufficient sleep benefits alertness and memory.


  • Take a Vacation - I know, not all of us can afford to hop on a plane whenever we feel stressed, but that doesn't mean that we can't create a mini-vacation of our own that's affordable. Instead of wishing you could escape to a tropical island, try opting for a realistic vacation instead. For example, I live in Boston and when I can't find the time to get away, I usually spend the weekend in Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard so it feels like a relaxing getaway. Try finding a relaxing yet fun spot near you that you can venture off to for the weekend for some peace and quiet.


  •  Make a To-Do List - Sometimes, the burdens of everyday life can be a bit overwhelming at times. I usually find myself getting stressed when I have too much to do and not enough time to finish everything. Whenever this happens, I sit down and write out a to-do list of everything that I need to get accomplished. That way, I know I won't forget any tasks and as I begin to cross off each item one by one, my stress slowly begins to dwindle.





How to Buy 3D TV




3D TV is becoming really popular nowadays. 3D televisions are different from 2D traditional televisions that function in 2D. With the help of 3D television you can enjoy moving pictures in height, width and depth whereas 2D television helps you to watch television in height and width only. 3D television technology is considered as a wonderful improvement in the field of home theatre. Though buying this new state of the art technology is not easy in terms of choice and money. However people who want to have latest and advanced technology at any cost can buy 3D television. There are many popular brands that are engaged in the producing 3D televisions. If you are confused which brand of 3D you should buy then this article might help you. Before jumping at the latest advertisement on a 3D TV, there are some useful tips that you must consider before buying 3D TV.  Mentioned below are tips for buying 3D TV.

Some points for buying 3D TV

  •  Make sure to consider the size of 3D TV when thinking of buying 3D television. If you want to enjoy 3D experience on your television then you must purchase a large screen. You can decide the size of 3D television by measuring the size of the room and the space available in the room where you want to keep your 3D television. It is important to have large room for such kind of screens as with a large room your visibility will be optimized when watching something on 3D TV.



  •  Compare different brands of 3D technology television. Compare their technology as this is the most important point to consider when buying any electronic product. Ana-glyph technology in 3D television is being in use from long time. Though this technology is available on standard TV’s, however it doesn't work well as the image it shows doesn’t contain full colors or colors in their real form.  Active 3D technology is quite admired in 3D TVs. This technology is very popular these days but it requires each viewer to wear shutter glasses.



  •  It is important for one to consider brand and model before purchasing any of the 3D TV. There are many popular brands that manufacture 3D televisions such as Panasonic, LG,Sony and Philips are quite good and popular brands for 3D TV. It is advisable to read the reviews of model before buying 3D television for yourself.


By following the above mentioned tips, you would be able to choose good model of 3D TV for yourself. 3D technology in television in recent years has developed the entertainment industry with its outstanding 3D technology. The advanced features and stylish looks of 3D TV make it a perfect entertainer. Some people believe that buying 3D TV will burn a big hole in their pocket however it is worth your money.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Google’s Children’s Day Doodle adom


Google’s Doodle is becoming more popular going by the number of entries this year at 1.5 lakh for Nov. 14, Children’s day event.

Won by Varsha Gupta, a seven-year-old student of Ryan International in Greater Noida near Delhi on the theme “India’s contribution to the world”, the doodle is a simple portrayal of six traditional musical instruments to form “Google”.

“Varsha Gupta’s doodle of the Google logo artfully depicts how India is a land of different cultures and music plays an important role in it. The doodle artfully represents many musical instruments that India has introduced to the to the world- Tabla, Sarod, Veena and Shehnai,” wrote Robin Joseph, Google’s Consumer Marketing executive on Google’s blog.

The contribution to Google’s Doodles are growing since 2009. The competition was open to school children of all grades and applications submitted by schools only were considered. In turn, the school from where the winning entry comes will get Rs. 200,000. The winner will get a technology starter package — a laptop and one-year free internet connection.

Apart from Varsha Gupta, in Group I of Grades 1-3, Shibajyoti Choudhury from Jamshedpur won the group prize for his doodle titled ‘Developing excellent India and World’ In Group II of Grades 4-6, Abhinav R. from Coimbatore won the prize for his doodle titled ‘India’s contribution to the world – Tradition’. Finally, in group III of Grades 7-10, Nishi Bordia from Indore won the prize for her doodle titled ‘India’s gift to the world – India itself’.

Last year, Akshay Raj, grade IX student from St. Aloysius High School, Mangalore, won similar Doodle 4 Google competition for the winning doodle titled “Technically and Naturally Growing India”.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011


Tips For Google Image Search

Google Image Search could be used in many ways.

  •  If you want to know if a person is a man or a woman and the name doesn't help, do a search for the name. 


  •  If you don't know the meaning of a word, the pictures may help you.


  •  A better search for Flickr. Google uses information from other sites that link to Flickr photos, so you may find Google search better.


  •  Find what's interesting about a site, by looking at the pictures included. For example: wired.com.


  •  Find a new wallpaper for your desktop by restricting your search to large images. You can automate this using an application.


  • Find random personal pictures, using standard file names from digital cameras.


  •  Type the name of a painter and you can take an art class.


  •  Install a Greasemonkey script so you can view the original version of the image directly by clicking on the thumbnail.


  •  Find the color of a word. "Word Color is a windows program that uses Google Image Search to determine the color of a word or string of words. It goes out there, retrieves the top 9 images and loops through all pixels, calculating the average hue, which is later converted to a color."


  •  If you want to grab search results, Google Grab is a tool that downloads images from Google Image Search. It even supports batch search.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Cloud computing


Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service , Platform-as-a-Service  and Software-as-a-Service . The name cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol that's often used to represent the Internet in flowcharts and diagrams.A cloud service has three distinct characteristics that differentiate it from traditional hosting. It is sold on demand, typically by the minute or the hour; it is elastic -- a user can have as much or as little of a service as they want at any given time; and the service is fully managed by the provider (the consumer needs nothing but a personal computer and Internet access). Significant innovations in virtualization and distributed computing, as well as improved access to high-speed Internet and a weak economy, have accelerated interest in cloud computing.

A cloud can be private or public. A public cloud sells services to anyone on the Internet. (Currently, Amazon Web Services is the largest public cloud provider.) A private cloud is a proprietary network or a data center that supplies hosted services to a limited number of people. When a service provider uses public cloud resources to create their private cloud, the result is called a virtual private cloud. Private or public, the goal of cloud computing is to provide easy, scalable access to computing resources and IT services.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service like Amazon Web Services provides virtual server instance-API) to start, stop, access and configure their virtual servers and storage. In the enterprise, cloud computing allows a company to pay for only as much capacity as is needed, and bring more online as soon as required. Because this pay-for-what-you-use model resembles the way electricity, fuel and water are consumed, it's sometimes referred to as utility computing.
Platform-as-a-service in the cloud is defined as a set of software and product development tools hosted on the provider's infrastructure. Developers create applications on the provider's platform over the Internet.  providers may use API's, website portals or gateway software installed on the customer's computer. Force.com, (an outgrowth of Salesforce.com) and Google Apps are examples of. Developers need to know that currently, there are not standards for interoperability or data portability in the cloud. Some providers will not allow software created by their customers to be moved off the provider's platform.
In the software-as-a-service cloud model, the vendor supplies the hardware infrastructure, the software product and interacts with the user through a front-end portal. Software-as-a-Service is a very broad market. Services can be anything from Web-based email to inventory control and database processing. Because the service provider hosts both the application and the data, the end user is free to use the service from anywhere.

Friday, November 4, 2011

3D Maps Coming To iPhone





Apple is not they simply manufacture of electronics, but because they innovate, create and think of every little detail. They are not afraid to go wild or take any risks.

 Apple’s plan to integrate 3D gestures controls into its video recording system through a patent application entitled “Real Time Video Process Control Using Gestures”.

Today we learnt even better news about Apple taking steps to revolutionize its Maps application through introducing 3D images technology. With that purpose, Apple has purchased  the mind-blowing C3 Technologies company.

In case you’re not aware what C3 Technologies creates a high-quality and detailed 3D maps with no human input. The 3D mapping is camera-based and this technology basically uses a declassified government missile guidance method to pick up buildings details and small objects like trees.

This is the company’s official description:

C3 Technologies is the leading provider of 3D mapping solutions, offering photo-realistic models of the world for search, navigation and geographic information systems. Since 2007 when it was spun out of the aerospace and defense company Saab AB, venture-backed C3 has redefined mapping by applying previously classified image processing technology to the development of 3D maps as a platform for new social and commercial applications. The Sweden-based company’s automated software and advanced algorithms enable C3 to rapidly assemble extremely precise 3D models, and seamlessly integrate them with traditional 2D maps, satellite images, street level photography and user generated images, that together are forever changing how people use maps and explore the world.

With the purchase of 3C Technologies, Apple owns now three companies working on innovating the maps experience. Apple purchased three years ago Placebase in 2009 and last year purchased Poly9 which is also a 3D mapping company.

With that idea, Apple will bring a completely new dish to the table, one that all will starving for. However, we don’t have anything tangible at the moment, but we keep getting glimpses into the future of Apple.