Notes: NEITHER URGENT NOR IMPORTANT BUT NICE TO HAVE

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

NEITHER URGENT NOR IMPORTANT BUT NICE TO HAVE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009 31

…to musical instruments
ical instruments in a new course at an
at the University of Michigan are learning
instruments on their Apple smartphones, with
for December 9. The university said it be-
ing a Mobile Phone Ensemble, is a world first.

website

Free My pdf

(Screenshot image of website with a lock icon)

FREEMYPDF.COM

The site is an online tool that lets users copy, edit
or print the contents locked PDF files. All you have
to do is upload the file and the site removes all
restrictions on it.

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MUMBAI MIRROR

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website

(Screenshot image of a website)

CALENDARIKA.COM

The Web site lets you take any picture from either
online or from your drive to make a customised
calendar for the month. Calendarika.com also lets its
users add text to their creation. Users can either print
or download their calendars. The Web site is free to
use and does not require any registration.

TIMES REVIEW

Sunday Times of India, Mumbai
December 6, 2009

(Handwritten note at top: “Rahul + Shalaka + Ketan + Alex”)

Jackson in a new avatar

The ‘king of pop’ has never really gone away. Michael Jackson’s sixth album, This Is It, which is based on his concerts and released last month, has topped the charts in several countries.

Fans have something new to look forward to. The late singer’s avatar has been unveiled on the Japanese social networking site Mixi, where he has been resurrected as a virtual character.

Said Michael was responsible for some of Sony’s most successful releases. His latest incarnation is on a social game where users can dress him up and make him dance.

Now what’s most startling is that Sega and Sony are working hand in hand to bring him back as a virtual star. His likeness will be used in a new video game that is expected to be launched early next year.

Industry experts say this is just one example of how technology is helping keep icons alive long after they’re gone.

Facebook and regional networks

Social networking giant Facebook has over 500 million users today. Most users belong to its core audience — the young.

But several regional networks are now trying to break into this space by focusing on local languages and cultures. Orkut, which was earlier strong in India, has seen a decline as Facebook surged ahead.

According to some networking experts, this may not be just a matter of user preference. Networks that focus on local languages have the advantage of being more relatable to users who are not fluent in English.

Sites like BharatStudent and others have seen growth in tier-II and tier-III cities. These platforms are trying to tap into communities that are often ignored by global networks.

Opera does one better

The Norwegian company has added a server to the latest version of its browser
By Nikhil Dey

When browsers were first invented, they were simply tools that helped users navigate the web. Over the years, browsers have evolved into complex software platforms offering everything from email clients to developer tools.

Opera Software has now taken the next step. The company has added a server to the latest version of its browser. This means users can host websites directly from their computers.

It lets you specify which files on your computer you want to share with others. Anyone who knows the link can access the files, regardless of where they are.

Now, all that remains to be done is make sure your internet connection can handle the load. The URL and disk space are limited.

Experts say this move is a bold attempt to redefine what a browser can do. However, concerns remain about security and bandwidth usage.

Still, the feature could prove useful for developers and small businesses looking for a quick way to host content without investing in expensive infrastructure.

Guinness World Record?

Date: Dec 2, 2009

Dear Executive,

What is the Guinness World Record for maximum unique customized versions of any given resume?

I don’t know. But possibilities are:

40320 unique versions with graphical profiles (for Non-IT Professionals)
3,628,800 unique versions with graphical profiles (for IT Professionals)

Given this scenario, it is extremely improbable / unlikely that you have your duplicate friend / professional, who has customized / distributed resume.

You can enable by emailing your unique customized version to thousand(s) asking them to mail their links to you. Here is how:

Steps