Hi there Readers,
Of late I could not catch up with you all.For the past few months I have been watching this programme in Zee T.V--Dance India Dance,a program hunting for the best Dancer in the whole of India.
Now they have reached the finals.Out of 1000's contestants, the Committee had selected 40 and got them down to 18 and then on, it kept reducing.Now the public have chosen the final 4 contestants--Jai Nayar,Salman,Alisha and Siddhesh.
Next week on May 30th 8p.m(India time) is the final round.I am waiting excitedly to see who is going to win. My favourite though, is Salman and I wish he wins.
Those interested in voting ,please vote for the best at www.danceindiadance.sify.com.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
UAE competes in Wonder Search
Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter has been nominated in the Landscapes category of the New7Wonders of Nature campaign while the Bu Tinah Shoals has been nominated in the Islands section. Both nominations require the support of an OSC in order to be eligible for the final stages of the competition.
Al Bu Tinah Shoals is unique for its associated wildlife particularly dugongs, sea turtles and birds (ospreys and flamingos)."
Online voting is currently taking place and nominations are constantly being updated in a live rankings table, which can be seen at www.new7wonders.com. Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter has moved up two places in the rankings over the last 24 hours from 14th to 12th in the Landscapes category while Bu Tinah Shoals remains in 26th place in the Islands category.
Tia Viering, Head of Communications at New7Wonders, said "it would be a real shame if Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter and the Bu Tinah Shoals missed out on this opportunity to showcase the beauty of the region."
Al Bu Tinah Shoals is unique for its associated wildlife particularly dugongs, sea turtles and birds (ospreys and flamingos)."
Online voting is currently taking place and nominations are constantly being updated in a live rankings table, which can be seen at www.new7wonders.com. Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter has moved up two places in the rankings over the last 24 hours from 14th to 12th in the Landscapes category while Bu Tinah Shoals remains in 26th place in the Islands category.
Tia Viering, Head of Communications at New7Wonders, said "it would be a real shame if Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter and the Bu Tinah Shoals missed out on this opportunity to showcase the beauty of the region."
Monday, May 18, 2009
ECO FONT--A NEW ECO SYMBOL
You've heard of eco-friendly vehicles,clothes,paper...But an eco-friendly font?
Developed by a Dutch company,it uses up to 20 % less ink and one that has been downloaded (free of cost) more than 500,000 times worldwide since its launch 6 months ago.
SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT:-
Gerjon Zomer,co-owner & senior creative at SPRANQ, a Dutch creative communications agency that launched Ecofont, offers few tips:
1.End-users could print only when necessary, and use modern,efficient printer & unbleached paper.
2.Graphic designers could use modern colour separation techniques to avoid wastage in ink.
3.Offset printers could avoid modern laser techniques that make ink indivisible from the paper.
4.Printer manufacturers could invest in environment-conscious innovation.
ECOFONT:- THE DETAILS
You can install Ecofont using Windows Vista,Windows XP,Max OS X and Linux.You can install the font into your local font folder.It is called ----Spranq_eco_sans_regular.ttf.
It works best when using font size 9 or 10. Ecofont version 2.02 is now available.
Developed by a Dutch company,it uses up to 20 % less ink and one that has been downloaded (free of cost) more than 500,000 times worldwide since its launch 6 months ago.
SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT:-
Gerjon Zomer,co-owner & senior creative at SPRANQ, a Dutch creative communications agency that launched Ecofont, offers few tips:
1.End-users could print only when necessary, and use modern,efficient printer & unbleached paper.
2.Graphic designers could use modern colour separation techniques to avoid wastage in ink.
3.Offset printers could avoid modern laser techniques that make ink indivisible from the paper.
4.Printer manufacturers could invest in environment-conscious innovation.
ECOFONT:- THE DETAILS
You can install Ecofont using Windows Vista,Windows XP,Max OS X and Linux.You can install the font into your local font folder.It is called ----Spranq_eco_sans_regular.ttf.
It works best when using font size 9 or 10. Ecofont version 2.02 is now available.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
ENVIROFONE RECYCLING INITIATIVE
40,000 old mobile phones collected for recycling in three months
About 40,000 mobile phones and 23 tonnes of other electronic waste were collected over the past three months by the Envirofone recycling initiative, organisers have said.
The initiative is a nationwide mobile phone and e-waste collection campaign, sponsored by telecom giant etisalat, in a bid to rid the community of harmful substances.
On February 4, during the UAE National Environment Day etisalat pledged Dh5 million towards the initiative, giving a boost to Envirofone.
In 2008, Envirofone collected 200,000 mobile phones and 52 tonnes of e-waste, across all the emirates. While the number of out-of-use mobile phones collected so far seems high, millions of other gadgets are believed to be kept by some people without using, discarding or recycling them.
The harmful toxins found in mobile phones and other electronic equipment could cause damage to the environment and pollute water bodies to a large extent if they are discarded without thought
As an incentive, etisalat is offering rewards on a monthly basis. 450 mobile deposit boxes have been installed at key places to facilitate the process.
"Accessibility is key in making recycling an easy option. For this, deposit boxes have been placed at Adnoc and Enoc petrol stations, etisalat centres, Emirates Post offices and a few selected banks," he said.
The mobile phones collected will be taken to Enviroserve's recycling facility at Dubai Investment Park where the materials will be separated. One of the e-waste recycling bottlenecks is the worry over data stored in these devices, he said.
"The data on mobiles or computers are simply discarded. We are not traders. We merely facilitate recycling so people do not have to worry," he assured.
Those who drop off mobile phones are asked to secure it in an envelop with the contact number of the person, so that the names go into a monthly draw.
How do you dispose your mobile phone? How can people be encouraged to adopt environmental-friendly procedures?
By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter
Published: May 08, 2009, 23:07
About 40,000 mobile phones and 23 tonnes of other electronic waste were collected over the past three months by the Envirofone recycling initiative, organisers have said.
The initiative is a nationwide mobile phone and e-waste collection campaign, sponsored by telecom giant etisalat, in a bid to rid the community of harmful substances.
On February 4, during the UAE National Environment Day etisalat pledged Dh5 million towards the initiative, giving a boost to Envirofone.
In 2008, Envirofone collected 200,000 mobile phones and 52 tonnes of e-waste, across all the emirates. While the number of out-of-use mobile phones collected so far seems high, millions of other gadgets are believed to be kept by some people without using, discarding or recycling them.
The harmful toxins found in mobile phones and other electronic equipment could cause damage to the environment and pollute water bodies to a large extent if they are discarded without thought
As an incentive, etisalat is offering rewards on a monthly basis. 450 mobile deposit boxes have been installed at key places to facilitate the process.
"Accessibility is key in making recycling an easy option. For this, deposit boxes have been placed at Adnoc and Enoc petrol stations, etisalat centres, Emirates Post offices and a few selected banks," he said.
The mobile phones collected will be taken to Enviroserve's recycling facility at Dubai Investment Park where the materials will be separated. One of the e-waste recycling bottlenecks is the worry over data stored in these devices, he said.
"The data on mobiles or computers are simply discarded. We are not traders. We merely facilitate recycling so people do not have to worry," he assured.
Those who drop off mobile phones are asked to secure it in an envelop with the contact number of the person, so that the names go into a monthly draw.
How do you dispose your mobile phone? How can people be encouraged to adopt environmental-friendly procedures?
By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter
Published: May 08, 2009, 23:07
Friday, May 8, 2009
Computer Dependency Test
Here's a quick & very simple test for you to take. This just proves that we have become way too dependent on our computers.
Q: How Many Legs You Have?
To find out the answer, look down...
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Look down, not scroll down!
Q: How Many Legs You Have?
To find out the answer, look down...
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Look down, not scroll down!
GOOD MORNING
Making a million friends is not a miracle,
the miracle is to find a friend
who will stand by U
when a million are against U !!!
the miracle is to find a friend
who will stand by U
when a million are against U !!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
TIPS TO CONSERVE GREY WATER
1.Water-Less toilet: Fill a bottle of water and suspend it in the water tank.The water will refill to the same level but at a lower volume.
2.Cool-Air: Window A/C's filters need to be cleaned monthly,while Central A/C's need them every three months.Keeping filters clean reduces the amount of cooling water used.
3.Air in the water: Attach aerators to showerhead and taps to reduce the consumption of water while providing the same force.
4.Dry-car wash: Gel sprays are used to clean the body of the car and wiped off.Not a drop of water in sight.They can be found in major hypermarkets in UAE.
5.Keep-it xovered: Swimming pools should be covered to prevent water loss due to evaporation.It also protects the water from sand and dirt thus requiring less energy to filter and clean the water
2.Cool-Air: Window A/C's filters need to be cleaned monthly,while Central A/C's need them every three months.Keeping filters clean reduces the amount of cooling water used.
3.Air in the water: Attach aerators to showerhead and taps to reduce the consumption of water while providing the same force.
4.Dry-car wash: Gel sprays are used to clean the body of the car and wiped off.Not a drop of water in sight.They can be found in major hypermarkets in UAE.
5.Keep-it xovered: Swimming pools should be covered to prevent water loss due to evaporation.It also protects the water from sand and dirt thus requiring less energy to filter and clean the water
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