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Kardashians Kollection Kraze spreading to the world

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 07:42 PM PDT

Without a doubt the Kardashians are the 'it' reality TV family to keep up with! The reality show has been such a hit, that it's opened up opportunities beyond imagination for the family. Momma Jenner has a lot to do with being the business savvy mom especially for Kourtney, Khloe and Kimberley Kardashian.

Kortney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian at Dash New York store

Kortney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian at Dash New York store

The Kardashian business ventures started off humble with two stores. Smooch a childrens clothing boutique and high fashion retail store Dash. Both of which were in Calabasas, California. But it's their new high fashion clothing line for Sears that has caught all the buzz.

Kardashian Kollection is a fashion line with an array of products ranging from clothes to accessories. The sisters all have their own personal style incorporated in the brand and are part of the design team. Because of their already popular status in Hollywood, it's been fairly easy for them to gain fans. They've always been known for dressing perfect no matter the occasion, and having a niche for understanding various body types and their styling issues. This gives them an edge as celebrity designers, they're in tune with their viewers and fans. They are known for using twitter and facebook to get their fans opinions before making design decisions. Enabling them to get direct information from the customers while keeping them happy.

Kardashian Kollection Commercial:

The Kardashian Kollection is now going to be available at Dorothy Perkins stores in the UK. Kim announced this news on the web site saying "Hi dolls!! My sisters and I are so thrilled to announce that we are launching our Kardashian Kollection at Dorothy Perkins stores in the UK!! This is such an exciting time and we can't wait to head over to the UK later this year to launch the Kollection and visit all of our amazing fans. We're so happy to finally be able to share the Kollection with our fans in other countries. Stay tuned for lots more info coming soon!! Xo"

While fashion lovers in the UK can't wait until November for the launch, news has followed that the trio will also be retailing in their line in many other countries around the world. Fans will be able to find the Kardashian Kollection in Turkey, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Philippines amongst many other cities. According to Womens Wear Daily in 2013, the clothing will also make its way to Brazil, Russia and China.

Many subject the girls (Kourtney, Kim, Khloe) to being famous for being famous, and lacking talent. But they've proved all haters wrong with their hard work and efforts in maintaining the many businesses they own. From their high fashion retail store DASH to rapidly expanding Kardashian Kollection for Sears, they've showed through actions that money and fame doesn't come for free. They are true entrepreneurs.

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Avril Lavigne set to marry again!

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 11:12 AM PDT

The preparation, the stress, anxiety and happiness all make up the contents of wedding planning. But singer song writer Avril Lavigne has done it before. As have many celebrities, there's no counting on the number of marriages and engagements. The stars are willing to do it multiple times if they're in love!.

Lavigne showing off her ring on the cover of Hello Magasine (Canada)

Lavigne showing off her ring on the cover of Hello Magasine (Canada)

Lavignes been in the music business from the age of 16. She started off projecting the tom boy skater vibe with her hits 'sk8er boi', 'I'm with you' and 'complicated'. Soon she was the favorite amongst the adolescent and teenaged music lovers. Fans love Avril for her originality and rebellious nature, a feature unique to only her, even though her record label had persuaded her to put on a girlie avatar to enable sales. She's has four very successful albums and rocked the charts worldwide.

In 2005 Lavigne she got engaged to lead singer and guitarist of Sum 41; Deryck Whibley. They got married on 15 July 2006, and the fans viewed this as a wedding that would actually last, assuming that Lavigne was a wise young woman with a simple background, living in a town in Canada with only a 5000 population. During the many interviews after her wedding she mentioned how much she loves and misses Whibley when on tour and also stated “the best thing that’s ever happened to him”. Whibley loved her so much that he quit drugs to be with her, because she made it very clear in the beginning of their relationships that she's against drug. After almost four years, the couple called quits on their marriage and October 2010 Lavigne filed for divorce stating that “I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship.”

Deryck Whibley and Avril Lavigne Split Up

Deryck Whibley and Avril Lavigne Split Up

Since her Divorce she had been dating reality tv star Brody Jenner , but the relationship hit the rocks in January after two years of being together. Avril made the smart decision to keep her relationship private when she started dating Chad Kroeger, lead singer and guitarist of Nickelback. They two have a ten year age gap between them, but that hasn't been an issue for either. It was their collaboration for Lavignes upcoming fifth album that lead to the love to blossom.

Avril Lavigne Engaged to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger!

In August 2012, Lavigne announced her engagement to Kroeger. The canadian couple are on the front cover of the upcoming September issue of Hello Magasine Canada. Lavigne shows off her 14-Carat Diamond Engagement ring, and the couple look cozy, with Chad hugging his fiancé.Kroeger tells the magazine that he feels “like the luckiest person alive“. While his fiancé has been quoted saying “(Kroeger) makes me laugh every day. He takes care of me in every way and is extremely attentive.” Well we fans wish Avril and Chad a great married life, hopefully one that lasts, at-least more than 72 days!

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Victoria Beckham Vs Katie Holmes at New York Fashion week

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 09:51 PM PDT

September 9th, is going to be an interesting day for fashion divas and former friends Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes. Both have been given the same day slot for showcasing their Spring/Summer 2013 collections at New York Fashion Week. Holmes will be debuting her collection called Holmes and Yang, while Beckham has already been a part of the runway scene for a couple of seasons.

Oprah Winfrey Wearing Victoria Beckham

Oprah Winfrey Wearing Victoria Beckham

The two celebrity designers have been in the spotlight for their own sense of style and fashion. But it is the competitive situation that they've been put it for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at New York that will set apart one from the other. We all know competition can get really ugly in Hollywood land. When the lights go out, and the runway is lit, what matters is whose collection satisfies the people and prompts buyers. In the end it's all a business.

Victoria Beckham & Katie Holmes Will Go Head-to-Head At NY Fashion Week:

Posh and Holmes have been in the entertainment news for ages. Since Holmes' very public divorce with Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, she has upgraded her fashion quotient. This will be a great publicity generator for her brand. Robert Burke former Bergdorf Goodman executive, was quoted saying to the New York Times; ‘The way she’s getting photographed today, she’s in a position to get more exposure than ever before. She’s not waiting for fashion editors and stylists to come and pull her clothes‘. Victoria none the less has had a great fashion following with countless stars gracing the red carpets in her designs.

Beckhams' fashion venture has earned her a lot more recognition than her music career. She is now in the spotlight for her sophisticated sense of style. Once known for being famous because of her marriage to football star David Beckham, she's now changed all that and made it about her design talent. Posh already has a great few years under her belt, and her couture collection is one of the most anticipated this season.

Eva Langoria, Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang, Beyonce

Eva Langoria, Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang, Beyonce

Image: Desperate housewives star Eva Longoria Parker on the red carpet in a sharp suit by Victoria Beckham and also Singing sensation Beyonce Knowles in a navy dress by Victoria Beckham

For Holmes, the spot at Fashion has upped her sales in Barneys stores confirmed by store managers at New York and Beverly Hills. The line is co-created by stylist Jeanne Yang. It's been a great collaborated effort from both Holmes and Yang that brings an edge to the fashion brand. Celebrity stylist Yang has been in the business for quite some time.

Even though this should be all about the designer and their designs, celebrities do get a lot of their marketing done through their famous families. There's great speculation around who will pop up to support them. Will David Beckham show up?, will Suri come to applaud her mom?, will ex-hubby Tom Cruise take a seat at the front row?. It's all going to uncover on the runways of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, at New york on September 9th. And the fashion world can't wait!

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Indian Government threatened by the CAG Report on Coal allocations!

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 10:05 AM PDT

The recent Controller and Auditor General of India report on the coal allocations by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has threatened the stability of the government. The CAG accuses the Prime Minister of negligence during the allocation of 44 billion tons of coal to private companies in the capacity of a coal minister.

What is the fate of the Indian Government after the CAG Report?

What is the fate of the Indian Government after the CAG Report?

This is being strongly supported by the opposition parties like BJP and the others who demanded Dr Singh's resignation after a brief NDA meeting on Monday evening. It is said that the Prime Minister gave away this huge amount of coal in negligible prices that ultimately led to a loss of Rs 1.86 lakh crores to the nation. While the government is ready for any kind of tussle with the opposition, looks like the opposition will not settle for anything less than the PM's resignation. So what will be the fate of the government? Any guesses?

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Emma Watson: The most famous witch on the block

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:26 AM PDT

Harry Potter, everything about it is beyond comprehension. Since the movie adaptation of the novels, the popularity of these magical series hit the skies. Not only has it set numerous records on charts worldwide, but won an incredible number of awards and accolades. And the contribution to its excellence has been greatly due to its lead cast.

Emma Watson's paparazzi craze leaves her with no privacy

Emma Watson’s paparazzi craze leaves her with no privacy

When Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, signed for the movie when they were not even teenagers. No one anticipated the magnitude of success the film would uncover. And soon the three were in the spotlight, and on the favorite list of the paparazzi.

In Hollywood land, all actors and actresses are subjected to scrutiny, after they hit the high mark on their career. And they will all agree that it's all a part and parcel of wanting to be rich and famous. The now 22 year old was only nine when she was cast in the movies first installment. The fans and the media have been a part of her life since. Earlier this week she was quoted saying to New York Times Style Magazine: "I'm now too famous to go out in public".

Paparazzi and Fans going crazy about Emma Watson:

What sets Watson apart from the various younger celebrities is; her British background and the quality to actually be a good role model. She's never succumbed to  the crazy party lifestyle that younger and the naive get dragged into. And this is essential for today's parents who're looking for the mature role models for their kids. Harry potter has been a children’s book and the readers have grown up with the characters in the movie and hence look up to them.

The young starlet who recently completed her third year at college confessed that it was difficult, she was quoted saying; "My first two years at Brown weren't easy, not because I was bullied or because anyone gave me a particularly hard time, but just because, you know, without the collegiate system . . . and at Brown everyone does completely different things and very much chooses their own path, which is great, but it's also much more difficult, too. You're not with a group of people all the time at one time."

Watson is now caught in a crazy web of paparazzi and fans. For her a regular visit to a museum is also a nightmare, she shared with The New York Times Style Magazine, “If I went somewhere busy, I wouldn’t last very long. I can’t go to a museum; I’ll last 10 or 15 minutes in a museum. The problem is that when one person asks for a photograph, then someone sees a flash goes off, then everyone else sort of… it’s sort of like a domino effect. And then very quickly the situation starts to get out of control to a point where I can’t manage it on my own.”

All the fame and all the glitters of the world of stardom aren't as pretty as they seem to be. What starts off as the aim of every young actress turns out to be their worst nightmare. And there's no escaping it, no solution, the only way is to go along with the drill!.

Source and Images: Justjaredjr.com and NYTimes.com

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Free Diary or Calendar Print from Graphics and Print!

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:39 AM PDT

Creativity knows no bounds and if it is appreciated with an appropriate reward it reaches the zenith. Similar was the case with the Graphics and Print – a company that provides you with the best calendars and diaries every year. Owing to their popularity they receive a large number of requests annually but only at the last minute. As a result of this many customers remain empty handed due to overloading of work on the employees of this prestigious company.

The award winning Graphics and Print for your Diaries and Calendar for Free

The award winning Graphics and Print for your Diaries and Calendar for Free

Being a company that strives for the satisfaction of the customers, Graphics and Print could not bear with the disappointment of their customers and came up with a unique idea. They identified that the problem lies with the unplanned requests being made in the last moment and decided to help the customers organize their requests.

For the same reason Graphics and Print came up with an offer that those who place an order for a design before October this year will get an opportunity to be part of the free prize draw. And you never know! If the chit out of the hat has your name on it you will be lucky enough to get a calendar or a diary design absolutely free of cost. That's definitely a trick from the masterminds! Let us now take a look at what the makers have to say about their extraordinary idea. Managing Director Martin Kells explains the offer: "We've been helping customers ranging from sole traders to multi-national companies to produce calendars since 1980 and if there's one thing we've consistently seen over the last 30 years or so, is too many people leaving the planning until it's too late in the day to deliver before the end of the year.

We've therefore come up with a novel idea to incentivise customers to think about this a bit earlier than normal. Every customer who places an order for calendar print or diary print before the end of October 2012, will be entered into a free prize draw and the first customer who comes out of the hat will be given their diary or calendar design and/or print, free of charge. Now there's a nice incentive to get businesses planning their calendars and diaries nice and early!" Graphics and Print have a wide range of calendars to offer. To name a few they have desktop calendars, A1 – A6 calendars, CD Case calendars, booklet calendars and wiro bound calendars.

This amazing verity is created by experts in different fields and printing takes place in the Telford printers which has a design studio, press operators and a finishing team all in itself. This means that once place an order this October you are sorted until the next! One more thing you must take notice of is that all this is coming to you from an award winning company. In the recent past one of the designers at Graphics and Print won an award for creating the Liverpool Football Club Twitter Page. So now you can be sure that you'll get nothing but the best when you place an order here. What's your opinion about Graphics and Print?

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Have you tasted Domino’s Twisted Dough Balls yet?

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:07 AM PDT

How many of you have a taste for the yummy Domino's pizza? I'm sure it's a favorite of all those reading the article right now! Well people, this amazing pizza spot has a surprise in store for you. Domino's presents to you its latest creation that is called the Twisted Dough Balls.

Introducing Twisted Dough Balls from Domino's Pizza

Introducing Twisted Dough Balls from Domino’s Pizza

These allow you to experience the joy of mouth watering cheese, fresh dough and a dash of garlic oil. Domino's also provides you with a choice of toppings. It is a tough choice to make between pepperoni, cheese or ham and herb. Isn't that enough to make you rush to the nearest Domino's branch? Before you can do that let me tell you that you don't have to step out! Twisted Dough Balls will arrive at your door step with a click. How is that possible?

Domino's has come up with a pre-launch to test how successful their dish is likely to be. They created a Facebook page for their new dish from where you can place an order by clicking on the "order" button. Isn't that the simplest way to get the tastiest food? All you have to do is visit Dominos.co.uk and grab your Twisted Dough Balls. The tempting dish will be out on general sale from the 28th of this month but I don't think any of us can wait till then! So have tasted the Twisted Dough Balls yet?

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What questions AREN’T you answering with S&OP today?

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

The good news: 87% of companies see S&OP as key to driving better agility and growth in a tumultuous business climate. And, the average enterprise has at least five S&OP initiatives in play to handle better balance of supply/demand/ finance. These initiatives cross multiple dimensions including: business units, product families and geographies. The bad news: Without a connected, collaborative view of S&OP across the enterprise, companies are leaving some pivotal business questions unanswered. Following are a few questions you should be answering today as well as some perspective on the risk– or cost– of not getting them on your company's radar. Are you answering the right questions today? 1. What is the variance between my revenue forecast, budget and compensation target by service line? Cost of not knowing: inability to understand how much of budget should be allocated for each service line; and understanding which service lines are truly improving company performance vs. which are impeding company performance 2. How much revenue does each business unit expect to earn in the coming quarter? Cost of not knowing: ineffective trade promotion budget allocation. In CPG industries if the revenue projection of each business unit is available then the optimal allocation of trade promotion funds can be made.… Read the rest

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The Wonders of Huaxi – China’s Richest and Small Village!

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Till date China was only known for being the highest populated country in the world but now the country gives us an all new reason to think of it. Don't try guessing because what you are going to read further is going to be totally unexpected. The reason is a small village with big achievements. Yes people China will now be known for its village Huaxi for being the richest village in the country.

China's small and richest village Huaxi – A big sensation!

China's small and richest village Huaxi – A big sensation!

I know it's hard to believe this but every farmer in this unique village lives in a plush villa and owns a minimum of two cars along with a bank balance of 250,000 dollars. Now that's what I call a remarkable achievement. Remember! It's not easy to go from being a regular farming town to being "the richest village of the country."

Don't say goodbye yet! I have more stories of this victorious village to narrate to you. Have you ever heard of a village having its own air services. Once again Huaxi stands tall as the first ever to do that. The village took permission from the Civil Aviation Administration of China to establish the Huaxi General Aviation (HGA) in its area of over 35 square kilometers. This has been made possible by an initial investment of RMB 100 million. The HGA will be used mainly for tourism purposes. This means that the HGA will be most useful for those visitors who would like a bird's-eye view of this beautiful village. This is again something we would not expect from a small village like Huaxi.

Huaxi: the village that towers above China

Huaxi: Secrets of China’s richest village

Talking about tourism the village also has an ambition of improving its tourism aspects. Huaxi already has 2 million tourists every year. As if that was not enough the village authorities have spent 3 billion to build an 800-room luxury hotel Longxi International Hotel, which opened last October. They have even gone to the extent of duplicating the popular visiting spots of China and these include the Great Wall of China, Tian'anmen Square, Arc de Triomphe, and United States Capitol Building.

Can there be anything more to a village?
The answer is a yes! Huaxi also have the privilege of having the world's 15th tallest building in it. If ever happen to go to this place don't forget to see this building, designed to be a five star hotel. It stands 1076 feet tall and can accommodate more than 2000 people in it.  The building also boasts the possession of 35 elevators that run at a speed of 10 meter per second. According to records these are the fastest in the world. Towards the end I just want to say that it's a must visit for all those who have an eye for amazing places on earth!

Source: ‘China’s richest village’ has a supertower and a $50m solid gold ox statue and Chinese Village Constructing World's 15th Tallest Building

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London Official City Guide app is released and developed by IMImobile!

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 10:16 AM PDT

London has always been an interesting city to visit. But what does it have other than the London bridge which is worth visiting? This question can be answered best by ''London Official City Guide'' app powered by IMImobile. This app has been created to help visitors avail the best of entertainment opportunities the city has to provide. Of course it can be used by locals too to locate or identify places.

London Official City Guide Application developed by IMImobile

London Official City Guide Application developed by IMImobile

It is available on all popular devices that are used by people – iPhone, iPad and Android. With London Official City Guide on your phone you can locate the city's happening arts, clubs, comedy, dance, music, theater, and sports areas with ease. The app provides users with a personal welcome video by the mayor of London City, Boris Johnson.

To impress you further let me tell you that this particular app is already being used by thousands of people out there and has been rated with four plus stars on the App Store while it has increased to 4.8 on Google Play.  "With the huge numbers of visitors to London during summer 2012, London & Partners' primary objective was to showcase the best London has to offer. The London Official City Guide app is critical in achieving that aim. It has been an honor to work on such a high profile application which has been rated so highly by the thousands of people who are using it every day," said Steve Godman, Commercial Director, Brands and Media at IMImobile.

"Developing a high-profile app that works across multiple platforms and integrates with visitlondon.com's existing services was a fantastic challenge. Delivering the app on time and on budget is testament to the skill of our development team here at IMImobile." he added. This app keeps them busy says Digital Director, London & Partners, Julie Chappell. According to her "We're having an immensely busy – but very enjoyable – summer of activity in London.

IMImobile's app has allowed us to give users instant access to the latest information about what's on across the city." She also said "We tasked IMImobile with developing the app to showcase the best of London and they exceeded our expectations. We're confident that the app will now be a valuable asset to all those looking to enjoy a 'summer like no other' in London this year, and beyond."

So what are you waiting for friends? Download the app now and experience the best of London right away!

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Panasonic brings First Compact LCD Projector with High Brightness

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 11:06 AM PDT

Good news for tech lovers! Panasonic has come up with a unique LCD projector to provide us with a projection experience that is simply out of the world! Panasonic Systems Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) has recently announced the release of a Digital Link compatible projector that has brightness as high as 4,300 lumens and a WXGA Resolution.

World's First High Brightness Compact LCD Projector by Panasonic

World's First High Brightness Compact LCD Projector by Panasonic

With this you are sure to experience a long distance digital connection without any complicated wires spoiling the look of your house. Students and people working in the corporate field can make best use of this. It also helps you omit the cabling costs. Isn’t that amazing? What could be a better deal than this?

The Panasonic LCD projected has been designed to provide you with uncompressed HD video, audio and control commands. All this with just one Cat5e/6 LAN cable. The projector comes with an in built plated micro cut filter that helps in increasing the replacement cycle up to 4000 hours. This is worth appreciating, isn’t it? Oh my god! I almost forgot to mention the sensor in the projector that detects and measures the amount of ambient light. I think with so many good things in one device, it becomes a must have for most of us.

Now let’s see what Hartmut Kulessa, Marketing Manager Projectors, PSCEU has to say about this amazing device. He says “We’re always looking for ways to improve the user experience with our projectors. With rapid adoption of HDBaseT embedded products across the industry within a variety of audio/video (AV) markets, all with the end purpose of providing solutions for these common installation challenges, we saw a need to support the technology with our projectors.” Hartmut continues: “By providing the first projector launch with Digital Link compatibility, we are leading the market into a new era of simple, yet dependable connectivity.” Dror Jerushalmi, CEO and co-founder, Valens Semiconductor had similar stories to tell us.

The PT-VW431D offers installation flexibility for portable and ceiling mounted applications. The 1.6x manual zoom lens allows wide range projection from 2.5m (8.2ft) to 4.1m (13.5ft). Furthermore, the PT-VW431D features vertical lens shift function, which moves the image position +48% vertically without distorting the image quality.

Specification for PT-VW431D:

ModelPT-VW431D
Brightness4,300 lm
Resolution1,280 x 800 pixels
Contrast Ratio3,500:1
Lamp280W UHM x 1
LensManual 1.6x zoom
Digital Link (powered by HDBaseT™)Yes

The PT-VW431D and ET-YBF100 will be available in October 2012.

Dror says “The adoption of HDBaseT technology by industry leaders such as Panasonic confirms HDBaseT’s status as the de facto standard for digital connectivity in the industry, Device adoption in the professional AV space marks a significant step in HDBaseT’s migration to the consumer electronics market.” So are you convinced yet that the Panasonic LCD Projector is the best we have in the world?

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AIRPod: A magical Air-Powered Car worth $10,000

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 09:34 AM PDT

Looks like the concern for public health and environment is increasing among people. The sudden springing up of this concern has led to many environment friendly steps like banning of plastic. Now it's time to abandon your car and drive an AIRPod! Wondering what that is? It's an eco friendly car that allows you to forget about petrol prices.

AirPod - MDI Cars - Tested on Tata Motors vehicles

AirPod – MDI Cars – Tested on Tata Motors vehicles

Adding up to this is its small size and fewer prices which make your life easier in a metropolitan city. Imagine driving with a joystick that costs you not more than one euro per 200 kilometers. Can anything in this world get cheaper than that? AIRPod is the culmination of MDI studies on pollution & urban mobility and is the first of its kind and probably the only one for years to come. This is the only vehicle that weighs less than 500kg. Now you know why I called it the only one of its kind.

AIRPod is part of the MDI production licence of “less than 500kg vehicles”, and will be manufactured on original production concept proposed by MDI. MDI’s (Motor Development International) air engine technology is successfully tested on Tata Motors vehicles.

Airpod Prototype running in Nice, France:

AirPod sous la neige:

Q&A on MDI.lu’s AirPod with Cyril Negre 1 of 2:

If yours is a small nuclear family, the AIRPod is best suited for you. This car has four seats which can accommodate three adults and a kid. Since it's a tiny car, it can accommodate itself anywhere which means you will never have parking issues. The small stature of the car makes it best suited for the private and public sectors. Airports, train stations and municipalities, the Post, factory handling and delivery roads and small logistics.

So? Don't you want to own it? Well I guess for that you have to wait until it is released in the market and the price is announced!

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Witty Sparks

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The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn or Breaking Up?

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:15 AM PDT

Divorce, cheating, break ups, they are perfectly synonymous with Hollywood these days. But no one expected the fabulous couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to hit that road!. We fans are just too naive when it comes to believing in celebrity relationships.

The twilight Saga - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders

The twilight Saga – Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson not only had the most magical on screen chemistry; they were the Hollywood ‘it’ couple for over four years. That’s a lot of time and a lot of love. But what went wrong; was what Kristen describes as “momentary indiscretion”, cheating on Pattinson with Rupert Sanders, the director of her new movie Snow white and the Huntsman. Not only is he 19yrs older than Kristen, he’s married with two kids. Whatever happened to wedding vows!. But then again, in Hollywood, everything is possible.

Kristen Stewart Caught Cheating On Robert Pattinson With Snow White Director – ENTV:

Kristen who’s known for keeping her private life in hush was devastated and issued a public apology in People Magazine stating, “This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry.”

Pattinson however, is steering clear from making any direct comment on being cheated on. And through many interviews has focused only on promoting his new movie Cosmopolis. He told George Stephanopoulos, live at the good morning America studios at Times Square, “I’ve never been interested in selling my personal life“.

What is more devastating is the effect of such stunts played by celebrities on their fans. Over and over gain, since years, the loyal fans believe everything their role model actors say. They believe in their relationships, that they would last forever. And time and time again, get disappointed by their movie idols. This is having not only a psychologically negative effect on the younger fans of the twilight couple, but also on how they view relationships in general.

Television and media, has undoubtedly had a great impact on the psyche of young kids, and what they see, is what they learn. With Hollywood depicting such unstable relationships, its causing harm larger in magnitude than a public apology can save.

Another thing to notice is the fact that media and fans are drawing sympathy towards the young couple, but not much attention is being given to the effect this cheating scandal has had on the family of the director!. Rupert Sanders is married to model and actress Liberty Ross. There will definitely be more pain in that house than between a couple who weren't even married.

The fans have mixed opinions about them making it work or just moving on. But that is for them to decide. Yet another couple breaks up due to a cheating scandal. Will we ever get used to it?

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Nike Wins the Brand battle on Facebook and Twitter!

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 07:06 AM PDT

The social media has given a new way to the brands to compete! Its not only the preference of the customers but its also the number of fans on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. This has been enhanced by the Olympic Games which required sponsors from the leading brands of the world like Nike, Adidas and others. In such a situation it would be impossible to declare a winner.

Nike emerges victorious in the Brand battle on Facebook and Twitter!

Nike emerges victorious in the Brand battle on Facebook and Twitter!

But to solve this problem some very smart people have come up with Socialbakers launched in March 2010 to help evaluate such results of competing brands. This unique site allows brands to measure and compare their progress with time. Socialbakers.com has been the most visited site for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn statistics.

With the beginning of this year's Olympic Games in London the brands got an opportunity to trace their status among people through Socialbakers. In fact it is through this that Nike realized that it is topping the list with 166,718 fans on Facebook while Adidas lagged behind with only 80,761 fans. While this was the case on Facebook, Twitter too had similar stories to tell. Nike had as many as 16,020 tweets related to the Olympic Games against 9,295 Olympic related tweets of Adidas. Talking about other brands Mars was better than Cadbury in the twitter field. While Mars boasted off over 29,740 Olympic-themed tweets, Cadbury had only 2,232 of them. Although the Olympic Games have ended with a grand closing ceremony the war for the top position still continues among these brands. For now, lets conclude this article by congratulating Nike for achieving the top position!

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