Thursday, December 1, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Youth equate internet with water, air and love, says Cisco study
Globally, the internet is becoming a fundamental resource for the youth and is becoming more important than dating, going out with friends or listening to music, according to a study conducted by networking products manufacturer Cisco and InsightExpress, a third-party market research firm.
The study said in India, 95 per cent of college students and young employees surveyed admitted the internet was as important to them as water, food, air and shelter. The study was conducted among 2,800 professionals in their 20s and college students across countries like the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, India, China, Japan and Australia.
The Cisco Connected World Technology Report also cited the importance of mobility for the new generation, especially in India. Among the young employees surveyed, Indians ranked second on the importance of mobile device usage. Around 71 per cent of the young employees from India were keen on the usage of mobile devices. In this category, the UK bagged the top slot, with 74 per cent, while Australia, China and the US followed India.
The report also said today's youth considers virtual life more important than its ambitions. For instance, if one were forced to make a choice between one or the other, about two-thirds would choose an internet connection over a car.
Mahesh Gupta, vice-president, Borderless Networks, Cisco India & SAARC said, "The internet is no longer a 'good to have', it is now a 'must have'. There is a conscious need to be connected at all times from all locations, accelerated by the growth of social media and smart mobile devices, which provide easy access to the internet." Two-thirds of students and more than half the employees cite a mobile device (laptops, smartphones and tablets) as "the most important technology in their lives". The increasing adoption of the internet and mobility is helping the nature, said the study.
Facebook continues to be the dominant social networking site for Indians. Of all the countries surveyed, India ranked the highest in the frequency of Facebook interaction, with 92 per cent of students and 98 per cent of employees checking it daily.
CAUGHT IN THE NET
* Four of five college students and young employees believe the internet is part of their daily lives
* Two-thirds of students say a mobile device is "the most important technology in their lives"
* About 91% of college students and 88% of the employees surveyed said they had Facebook accounts
Monday, September 12, 2011
PERSONALITY AND CELL PHONE RINGTONES
Cell phones have grown to immense popularity and with that popularity so have cell phone ringtones. A simple search on Google for “cell phone ringtones” can amount to almost 20,000,000 results. A cell phone ringtone can define your personality almost as effectively as your fashion sense.
Ditch the Default Ringtone
Ringtones have become a vital fashion statement and form of individuality. Many people mistakenly choose to use their default ringtone which can be transferred over to as a fashion faux pas such as wearing socks with sandals. With so many ringtones available for download, a cell phone can quite easily be used to establish your uniqueness in a subtle but effective way.
How To Select The Right Ringtone
Many websites that offer ringtones have a vast array of options. Ringtones are no longer only available for popular and over-played songs you hear on your radio and television. You can find almost any obscure out of the ordinary ringtone if you spend a few minutes searching. You’d be quite impressed what you can find due to the growth and popularity of ringtones. Certain ringtone websites have even offered personality based quizzes to help you with your ringtone selection. These types of quizzes can help you make the ringtone selection process easier. Ring tones are capable of revealing a person’s mood, style and a glimpse of personality so be sure to choose a suitable ringtone.
Go the Extra Mile
You may wish to go the extra mile by assigning different ringtones to close friends in your phonebook. Ringtones can easily be used to distinguish who is calling you and what type of person they are depending on the ringtone. They can also be used to determine the relationship with the person who is calling you. Have fun with ringtones; assign a funny ringtone for your best friend, something more romantic for your partner, and something a little interesting for your boss. This takes personalization beyond just accessorizing your phone by changing its faceplate, wallpaper or adding an interactive application.
What Are You Into?
Whichever music genre you are into, you will definitely be able to express your personality with cell phone ringtones. As it stands, ring tones have become the most innovative and popular way of self expression available at the click of a mouse. The possibilities of cell phone ringtones are endless. Keep in mind that the ringtone you choose will give other people a glimpse into your personality. Change your ringtone often to match the changing seasons, holidays, moods, or trends. Be creative, you can even make your own ringtones with certain software if you are a bit tech savvy. With the immense amount of ringtones available online, you shouldn’t have a difficult time finding something that suits you.
Lifted from http://viktorivanovich.com Author Sophia Grant You can also check your Ringtone Personality by taking a small quiz
Whats your ringtone personality?
Friday, September 2, 2011
Why we say ganpati bappa moriya?
It means O father Ganesha, come again early next year
The origin of the festival lies in the Holy Hindu scriptures which tell the story of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha (or Ganapati) (the names mean "Lord [isha] or [pati] of Shiva's hosts [gana]") was created by Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva.
According to the legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of resolution, was away at a war. His wife Parvati, wanted to bathe and having no-one to guard the door to her house, conceived of the idea of creating a son who could guard her. Parvati created Ganesha out of the sandalwood paste that she used for her bath and breathed life into the figure. She then set him to stand guard at her door and instructed him not to let anyone enter.
In the meantime, Lord Shiva returned from the battle but as Ganesha did not know him, stopped Shiva from entering Parvati's chamber. Shiva, enraged by Ganesh’s impudence, drew his trident and cut off Ganesha's head. Parvati emerged to find Ganesha decapitated and flew into a rage. She took on the form of the Goddess Kali and threatened destruction to the three worlds of Heaven, Earth and the subterranean earth.
Parvati was still in a dangerous mood. Seeing her in this mood, the other Gods were afraid and Shiva, in an attempt to pacify Parvati, sent out his ganas, or hordes, to find a child whose mother is facing another direction in negligence, cut off his head and bring it quickly. The first living thing they came across was an elephant. That elephant was facing north (the auspicious direction associated with wisdom). So they brought the head of this elephant and Shiva placed it on the trunk of Parvati's son and breathed life into him. Parvati was overjoyed and embraced her son, the elephant-headed boy whom Shiva named Ganesha, the lord of his ganas. Parvati was still upset so Lord Shiva announced that everyone who worships Ganesha before any other form of God is favoured. So Ganesh is worshipped first in all Hindu occasions and festivals. (Lifted from Yahoo! Answers)
The origin of the festival lies in the Holy Hindu scriptures which tell the story of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha (or Ganapati) (the names mean "Lord [isha] or [pati] of Shiva's hosts [gana]") was created by Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva.
According to the legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of resolution, was away at a war. His wife Parvati, wanted to bathe and having no-one to guard the door to her house, conceived of the idea of creating a son who could guard her. Parvati created Ganesha out of the sandalwood paste that she used for her bath and breathed life into the figure. She then set him to stand guard at her door and instructed him not to let anyone enter.
In the meantime, Lord Shiva returned from the battle but as Ganesha did not know him, stopped Shiva from entering Parvati's chamber. Shiva, enraged by Ganesh’s impudence, drew his trident and cut off Ganesha's head. Parvati emerged to find Ganesha decapitated and flew into a rage. She took on the form of the Goddess Kali and threatened destruction to the three worlds of Heaven, Earth and the subterranean earth.
Parvati was still in a dangerous mood. Seeing her in this mood, the other Gods were afraid and Shiva, in an attempt to pacify Parvati, sent out his ganas, or hordes, to find a child whose mother is facing another direction in negligence, cut off his head and bring it quickly. The first living thing they came across was an elephant. That elephant was facing north (the auspicious direction associated with wisdom). So they brought the head of this elephant and Shiva placed it on the trunk of Parvati's son and breathed life into him. Parvati was overjoyed and embraced her son, the elephant-headed boy whom Shiva named Ganesha, the lord of his ganas. Parvati was still upset so Lord Shiva announced that everyone who worships Ganesha before any other form of God is favoured. So Ganesh is worshipped first in all Hindu occasions and festivals. (Lifted from Yahoo! Answers)
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