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- Beat the demon and get Wondershare Vivideo Editor for Free!
- Student Athletes – A Source of Profit to Universities?
- Why This Kolaveri Di? Asks Dhanush
- High on Entertainment, low on price – LAVA M70
- Jeet Ki Ghanti – SMS Contest by Tata Docomo
- Do we need to be Rich to get Married?
- Quick tip to get the brand new YouTube Design!
- How the Digital Revolution is Changing our Cities?
- Halloween – A Costly Affair!
- iSkysoft Halloween giveaway – DVD Creator for Mac and Windows
| Beat the demon and get Wondershare Vivideo Editor for Free! Posted: 15 Dec 2011 09:44 AM PST It’s Christmas season – a season for cool Gifts! As always Wondershare is trying their best to provide a wonderful, useful and tiny tools for different purpose. This time Wondershare is back with a cool giveaway of their Video Editor Software called Vivideo.  Wondershare ViVideo - Video Editor and Movie Maker Software
Once you are done with creating your own video wheather it could be a wedding video, love movie, your own travel story, or party record etc. – this cool tool will also allow you to directly upload your video to YouTube quickly and can immediately be shared with your family and friends, option to save videos for playback on portable devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc. or burn DVD for better video preservation. This Wondershare Vivideo will support various Video, Audio and Photo Formats like SD and HD videos, including WMV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MOV, MKV, MTS, etc. Not only this you can even add your own background music to your videos to add more flavor. All regular audio formats like MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, AAC, AC3, OGG, etc. are supported. Not sure what more I can say about this cool and tiny Video Editing Software or Tool, I just grabbed one copy for myself and having fun modifying my family videos. This Christmas giveaway is for only limited period which expires at 24:00, Dec. 25th, PST. So friends play the game to get Wondershare Vivideo (Windows and Mac) for free. Just follow these steps:
That’s it – Your Christmas Gift will be with you in few minutes Merry Christmas to you all! Hope you love to read these too |
| Student Athletes – A Source of Profit to Universities? Posted: 12 Dec 2011 08:58 AM PST Student who pursue any sport as an extracurricular activity become a method of cashing the sport for the institutions they study in. a student athlete as he is called gets a status above a regular student for his extraordinary performance. He is given all the facilities that normally no one gets. Some unusual favors are downed upon him which otherwise he wouldn't even think of getting. He gets a scholarship, accommodation, food and tuition’s all for free.  Student Athlete - A Source of Profit to Universities This is beneficial both for the institution and for the student athlete. Where the athlete gets the above mentioned benefits the institution en cashes his performance during inter school sports competitions and other such events. It has been observed that the institution or the private companies seem to benefit more than the student athlete. There have been instances of the coaches being paid more than a full time professor as they prove to be a source of high monitory gains for the institution than the others. There have been cases of the coaches going on strike in Universities like Pittsburg demanding a hike in their salaries. It will not be irrelevant here to mention that Andy Oliver was the first athlete ever to win against the NCAA in court which raised objection on NCAA's football contracts with the television. Now let us go back to history that traces the origin of this term student athlete. This term was first used in the 1950s post the death of Ray Dannison from a football related head injury. When his widow filed for a workman's compensation she was denied saying he was not working for the university during his tenure and therefore it doesn't cover workman's compensation. Now the question arises whether they should be paid at all. There has been a huge argument about this which has not reached a conclusion yet! Some feel that the monitory form of reward will effect their performance and they will no longer have a passion for the game and will become money minded. There is yet another group which believes the payment is important owing to the great benefit they are giving to the universities and institutions. The group against this idea points out that the university already goes out of the in providing books, scholarships food and residence so they should not be asking for more. In this way the argument seems never ending! Not all sports bring profits to schools and colleges. Games need to be chosen on the basis of their popularity. They should be the ones that people would like to watch on the television and enjoy. In that sense football and basketball have been the sports adding to the profit of schools and colleges. Amongst these there are some specific football teams chosen over the others owing to their popularity. So in this way a student athlete has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and the money involved is what makes people in countries like the United States of America take more interest in sports in comparison to the other countries. So let's hope to see more of fair play and less of exploitation of student athletes in the years to come! Via: Are Student Athletes Exploited? Hope you love to read these too |
| Why This Kolaveri Di? Asks Dhanush Posted: 11 Dec 2011 07:26 AM PST The song Kolaveri Di has cast its spell on everyone! I'm sure that's one of your recent favorites now. It has become so popular that people are coming up with new versions of Kolaveri Di. This song has made Dhanush very popular over a short period of time. The simple song about love failure in a very funny way has got him this over night popularity.  Kolaveri Di Song by Danush, Nivaan Nigam
Why This Kolaveri Di Full Song Promo Video in HD by Danush The song actually took birth when Aishwarya, Rajnikanth and Dhanush wanted a unique song of love failure for her movie 3 which she has directed and is all set for a 2012 release. It is said that Dhanush came up with the song within 20 minutes and he has done really good as all of us will agree. The credit for writing composing and singing the song goes to none other than Dhanush himself. When asked about the song he gave all credit to its simple lyrics and catchy beats that helped people connect with it so quickly. Kolaveri Di featuring Nevaan Nigam The song is so popular that popular singer Sonu Nigam's son Nivaan Nigam couldn't wait to have his own version of it. Sonu Nigam says his son was so much in love with the song that they decided to get him sing the song in his broken language. Four year old Nivaan's version of the song has a slight change in the lyrics but has kept its original style very much alive. It is mesmerizing to see little Neevan sing the song with the right expressions and the right feel. When the adorable little kid sings ''why this kolaveri kolaveri kolaveri di'' you can't help but become a fan of his version. It is impossible to stay away from it after listening to it for the first time. When Sonu Nigam and Dhanush had a conversation about this on twitter the later expressed delight after listening to Nivaan's baby version of his song. It is not shocking to know that Nivaan's version of Kolaveri Di has also got a very big number of hits on YouTube. Why this kolaveri di ( Female Version ) – cover by Gigdad Coming to the female version of this song it is popular enough though it has still not matched up to the popularity of the original yet. The lyrics of this version remain the same though the instruments used for the background score are different from those used in the original. Not only this. The song has also got a Tamil version to it developed recently. The reactions to this song are mixed. Some feel that it's nice and light while others feel it is nothing different from an ordinary song. Right from superstar Amitabh Bachchan to popular lyricist Javed Akhtar have given their valuable opinions about this much talked about song. While Mr. Bachchan congratulated Aishwarya and Dhanush over Twitter lyricist Javed Akhtar said ''the tune is ordinary, the singing is substandard and the words are an insult to sensibility'.'' Though it has got mixed reactions it still continues to rule the hearts of many. So here's wishing Aishwarya and Dhanush all the best for their upcoming movie. We wholeheartedly thank you for presenting us with this entertaining song! Hope you love to read these too |
| High on Entertainment, low on price – LAVA M70 Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:53 PM PST LAVA Mobiles, one of the fastest growing mobile handset brands, adds one more gem to its crown – M70. Coupled with looks and technology, this 5MP camera and full-touch screen, music phone has loads of features to offer. With large 3.2'' Hi – brightness IPS screen, LAVA M70 makes watching videos and images on phone, a different experience altogether.  High on Entertainment, low on price – LAVA M70 Let's have a close look at LAVA M70: Smart Camera:
Best in class Music experience:
High definition video experience
What comes as a surprise is the fact that the LAVA M70 can be all yours for a mere Rs. 5999/- a price too humble for a touchscreen phone packed with so much substance! Don't dream it, just own it! Other Features:
LAVA is amongst the very few Indian players in the mobile category who have a strong presence in the online world. With over 85,000 fans on their Facebook fanpage, you can catch LAVA Mobiles on Facebook – Lava Mobiles on Facebook & on Twitter Lava Mobiles on Twitter and to know more details and offers about Lava M70 have a look to their product page at Lava M70 Hope you love to read these too |
| Jeet Ki Ghanti – SMS Contest by Tata Docomo Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:39 AM PST 'Jeet Ki Ghanti Kabhi Bhi Baj Sakti Hai' Tata DOCOMO, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), today launched one of the largest SMS-based contests in the country, ever, titled 'Jeet Ki Ghanti Kabhi Bhi Baj Sakti Hai'. This campaign will gives customers across all Circles (except Delhi & J&K) a chance to win a Chevrolet Beat Car every day, a Yamaha YBR Bike every hour and Rs. 1 cr. of talk-time across 28 days.  TATA Docomo - Jeet Ki Ghanti SMS Contest
The contest is open to all Tata DOCOMO CDMA and GSM pre-paid and post-paid mobile customers till 25 December 2011. This is one of the biggest consumer promotional offers—aimed at bringing excitement and novelty to the customer's lives. Customers across Circles will capitalize on this opportunity to win some exciting prizes, ranging from free talk-time to a swanky new car. In yet another category first, this is the only consumer promotion ever where there is no linkage with a purchase. It's designed to reward existing Tata DOCOMO CDMA and GSM customers for putting their faith in the network. To participate in the contest, Tata DOCOMO users will have to SMS TICKET to 52121 (toll-free), and will receive an alpha-numeric code (TICKET) that will make them eligible to participate in the day's lucky draw. Users of the brand can register every day and get assured More Than Full Talk-time benefits — through a special recharge offer during the promo period. One winner every hour (draws from 10 am to 5 pm) will win a new Yamaha YBR 125 bike. Also, chosen through a Grand Lucky Draw, one lucky customer will drive home in a Chevrolet Beat, every day through the duration of this promotional offer. Magnitude of prizes is up for grabs over the 28 days of the contest—this includes 28 cars and 224 bikes, apart from the free talk-time prizes. To know more, click here TATA Docomo – Jeet Ki Ghanti SMS Contest Hope you love to read these too |
| Do we need to be Rich to get Married? Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:48 AM PST Marriages are made in heaven. It is simply the coming together of two individuals with a promising of loving and caring for each other as long as they shall live. But on the earth it has become such an issue that the celebration is given more importance than the ceremony itself.
It has in fact become an issue of one's prestige to have lavishly decorated homes or hall and have a verity of food for the guests. So much so that if a wedding is not conducted in this manner it is not considered one. You can imagine the amount of time money and energy spent on a couple's wedding when I tell you that the expenditure has increased from 5,000 dollars in 1945 to 30,000 dollars in 2007. Although the amount has come down 25,000 dollars there is nothing like the good old days! Almost 53% of the people prefer to get married in churches, courthouses and private residence. In case of a private residence there's less to worry about but a church or courthouse has its rent reaching the sky. Even the simplest of weddings will touch the borders of the rates mentioned above. What has made a wedding so costly? There are some must haves even in a basic wedding. To start with a photographer will cost the couple a minimum of 2,320 dollars who is considered very important to capture the memorable moments of the couple's big day! Next is the videographer who is not probably a must but those who go for it need to spend 1,463 dollars. The wedding gown obviously is a must which cannot be owned in less than 1,099 dollars. Not to forget the wedding ring without which the ceremony is incomplete. A ring for life will take away as much as 15, 392 dollars from your pocket. Another important thing is the vehicle that takes you to venue. Most of the time its not less than 667 dollars. Other expenses include the church rent 1,393 dollars, music 503 dollars, reception venue 12,124 dollars reception band 3,081 dollars, reception DJ 900 dollars, invitations 351 dollars, dinner 1,127 dollars, cake 450 dollars, decorations 1,988 dollars, wedding favor 222 dollars and lastly catering 61 dollars per head. But there is a way out of this unimaginable expenditure. Plan your wedding only when you have enough money in hand. Do only as much as you can and try not to let small things add up. The best thing to do would be to get married in spring or fall. That will save you 500 to 1000 dollars. You could use thermography to print the invitations. Another way of saving up to 2,250 dollars. So if you want to go easy with your wedding follow these tips and have a blast! Hope you love to read these too |
| Quick tip to get the brand new YouTube Design! Posted: 20 Nov 2011 04:54 AM PST Just came across the following tip to get the early access or experience of new YouTube look and feel or design or layout before it is rolled out officially to public. It’s good to know that YouTube got redesigned after a long time and the new design experience is awesome.  YouTube's New Design or Layout Here is the quick tip by Moritz Tolxdorff to get the new YouTube Layout:
 YouTube - New Layout - Tip for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Yup – That’s it – Hope you will enjoy the new look – let us know your experience or feedback about the YouTube’s new Design. Hope you love to read these too |
| How the Digital Revolution is Changing our Cities? Posted: 10 Nov 2011 09:39 AM PST In the last twenty years, the way we live our lives has changed dramatically. The Internet has altered the way we shop, communicate and socialize, and with smartphones such as the legendary iPhone, digital technology now lets us access Facebook, email and the rest of the Internet no matter where we are.  Is Digital Revolution is Changing our Cities?
Digital technology has changed other aspects of our lives too. Flat screen TVs and TiVo boxes have replaced the bulky VCR and CRT TV, while netbooks and tablet computers such as the iPad have shrunk and stylized our PCs making our homes and offices look modern and more fitting for the twenty-first century. But the digital revolution has modernized other areas too, altering the very aesthetics of main streets, shopping malls and even the highway. No matter where you live, whether in New York, LA or in small town America, you must have noticed how out of home advertising has changed. Those posters and billboards that sell us everything from hamburgers and mobile phones to new cars and Fred Olsen cruises, have become more dynamic, more noticeable, more digital. Posters and billboards used to be dull and dreary, rarely getting our attention. Now, if you happen to be strolling through a shopping mall, waiting in departures at an airport or even filling up with gas, chances are a flat screen display will be flashing images and adverts trying to sell you something. This new method of out of home advertising, known as digital signage in advertising industry circles, is big business, worth $3.5 billion in the US alone, and the market is expected to grow exponentially, meaning more and more display screens will be selling, promoting and flashing branding messages at us when we are out and about. Interactive aspects Many of these screens aren't just playing TV style adverts either. Some are utilizing touch screen technology, QR codes and even facial recognition technology, bringing the world of science fiction films such as the Minority Report right into our shopping malls. The potential for this new digital advertising is huge. Retailers can store and share our buying habits so when we pass a digital signage display, advertisers can tailor content based on our retail history, personalizing it, aiming it directly at us. Farfetched? Not really, facial recognition systems that do just that gave already been trialed in that technology melting pot of Japan. And with technologies such as glasses free 3D in development, we may find adverts literally jumping out at us, as we shop, catch flights or wait in line at the pharmacy.  Facial Recognition Systems in Japan Railway Stations: AFP Of course, this brings up questions of privacy and data confidentiality, but with the growth of social media, in which our browsing details are constantly being sold as a normal commodity, there may be no stopping advertisers from gaining access to our buying habits. And who can blame them. Since the rise of the Internet, advertising has become an increasingly fragmented industry. With sales of newspapers and magazines on the decline, and web advertising not being as effective as advertisers had once hoped, using digital technology to gain our attention when we are out of the home may be more effective than traditional methods of marketing and promotion. Even in our cars, we can't get away from this digital revolution in outside advertising. Giant LCD and plasma screens have started to replace the traditional billboards along the highways of the United States. And while this has caused some consternation, with opponents suggesting they pose a distraction to drivers, the same qualms aren't felt in Europe and Japan, where giant screens are regularly seen alongside some of the busiest and fastest highways leading into cities such as London, Tokyo and Berlin. Image: Even iconic advertising spots such as Times Square has gone digital:  Advertising spots in Times Square has gone digital One thing that is definitely changing, however, is the look of the locations where these screens are installed. Vibrant, HD technology provides a modern, state-of-the art aesthetic, lighting up the landscape and providing more dynamic and vibrant cities and towns compared to the ripped and faded posters and billboards that have traditionally tried to get our attention in these areas. Even famous outdoor advertising spots such as Times Square in New York are replacing the neon and bulb lighting that once illuminated the night, with more modern digital displays, that enable moving images and provide a more modern backdrop to the famous Manhattan intersection. Hope you love to read these too |
| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 06:55 PM PDT Halloween!!! The most celebrated holiday in the United States of America. It is fascinating to see all the people depicting a fantasized character with their costume and make up. It is that time of the year when even the adults forget their age and chill out with kids. But have you ever given a thought to the amount of money an average American spends each year on this lavish holiday? Lets explore the details of Halloween. Each year the Americans visit pop up stores that are set up in every corner of the United States for preparations of Halloween. These make enormous profits within a span of 2 months by luring the customers with attractive costumes, decoration items, cadies and carved pumpkins. The amount spent on these things is reach the sky with passing years. According to an estimate 43.9% of the Americans plan to wear a costume, 34.3 % of them decide to throw a party and attend one, 49.5% buy items to decorate their homes or yards, 73.5% of them prefer to hand out candies to their guests, 47.8% get engaged in carving pumpkins and 32.9% take their kids out for a treat or to show them amazing tricks. These are the people who contribute to the profit of the pop up store every year. The pop up store knowing very well the craze of the people for Halloween hike up the prices of these items and make it more of a business than a holiday. This year has shown a rapid increase in Halloween sales in spite of having 87.1% of people who say they would like to spend less overall, 18.9% who wish to make their own costumes, 16.6% who decide to reuse last year's costume and 42.2% who cut down on candy. Looking at this the number of pop up stores increased 8% per year since 2005 but in the year 2010 the number was shooting up to 15%. Talking about the pop up stores there are few popular ones that attract consumers each year. Halloween City is one of the oldest and most popular stores that makes a lot of profit from the millions of fans of Halloween. Next is the Halloween Adventure that comes up with innovative ideas every time. Spirit is another leading Halloween retailer that has more than 900 locations. Not to forget Halloween Express which offers largest selection of Halloween merchandise in the US. Most of the Halloween pop up stores have been there for more than three decades minting money from crazy Halloween fans. Hope you love to read these too |
| iSkysoft Halloween giveaway – DVD Creator for Mac and Windows Posted: 30 Oct 2011 04:14 AM PDT iSkysoft, who creates a wide range of multimedia software has come up with a Free Giveaway for this Halloween for, iSkysoft DVD Creator for Windows (worth $25) and DVD Creator for Mac (worth $49) for free from Oct. 27th, 18:00, GMT+8 to Nov. 2nd, 18:00, GMT+8.  Free Halloween Fun: Take FREE DVD Creator for Mac and Windows!
By using DVD Creator you can create your own DVD with any format of videos and lets you burn downloaded videos and slideshows onto DVD disc, or to DVD Folder, ISO or dvdmedia file that can be played with Apple DVD Player directly. Apart from making DVD, DVD Creator for Mac offers useful editing functions, slideshow building techniques, and lots of gorgeous animated DVD menu styles and themes for you to create a stylish DVD. DVD Creator Key Features:
Sounds cool right? So what are you waiting for go and Download a licensed copy of DVD Creator for Mac and Windows now by following this Giveaway link- this free giveaway period ends on November 2nd 2011. And also, iSkysoft grants you a big discounts for their most popular products to our WittySparks readers in this giveaway campaign: For Windows users: iSkysoft iMedia Converter 50% off iSkysoft Video Converter Ultimate for Windows 40% off For Mac users: iSkysoft iMedia Converter for Mac 50% off iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac 40% off Happy Halloween everyone! Hope you love to read these too |
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