Archive | August, 2010

Statistics Of Facebook Press realise

17 Aug

It seems as though many people spend more time online with their cyber friends than with their real friends. Facebook  might seem like a great way to stay in touch with people, but there comes a time when enough is enough, and you need to reclaim your life.

Official statistics of Facebook :

People on Facebook :

  • More than 500 million active users
  • 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day
  • Average user has 130 friends
  • People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook
Activity on Facebook:
  • There are over 900 million objects that people interact with (pages, groups, events and community pages)
  • Average user is connected to 80 community pages, groups and events
  • Average user creates 90 pieces of content each month
  • More than 30 billion pieces of content (web links, news stories, blog posts, notes, photo albums, etc.) shared each month.
Global Reach :
  • More than 70 translations available on the site
  • About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States
  • Over 300,000 users helped translate the site through the translations application
Platform :
  • More than one million developers and entrepreneurs from more than 180 countries
  • Every month, more than 70% of Facebook users engage with Platform applications
  • More than 550,000 active applications currently on Facebook Platform
  • More than one million websites have integrated with Facebook Platform
  • More than 150 million people engage with Facebook on external websites every month
  • Two-thirds of comScore’s U.S. Top 100 websites and half of comScore’s Global Top 100 websites have integrated with Facebook
Mobile :
  • There are more than 150 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices.
  • People that use Facebook on their mobile devices are twice more active on Facebook than non-mobile users.
  • There are more than 200 mobile operators in 60 countries working to deploy and promote Facebook mobile products

Do you think people are wasting there time on facebook ? Comment your opinion Please  ..

2011 Suzuki Hayabusa

13 Aug

With performance credentials that have established it as the hottest sportbike on the planet, the Suzuki Hayabusa is designed for the serious sport rider who will settle for nothing less than the best. Its combination of unsurpassed power, crisp handling and superb aerodynamics creates the ultimate sportbike. You could say that the 2011 Hayabusa is so intense, that it’s in a class of its own. For 2011 Hayabusa will get new colors and graphics (Pearl Mirage White with gold trim and Pearl Nebular Black with red trim).

The 2011 Suzuki Hayabusa is powered by a 1340cc, in-line, DOHC liquid-cooled engine with 16-valves engine and gets a a large volume 4-2-1-2 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, dual triangular canisters and closed loop system. The Hayabusa comes with an optimized 6-speed transmission. Oil spray to the 4th, 5th and 6th gears reduce wear and mechanical noise during highway cruising.

2011 Suzuki Hayabusa features after the jump.

Chassis Features

  • A lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum frame minimizes weight while maintaining high torsional strength.
  • The Hayabusa has been outfitted with a fully adjustable inverted front fork featuring DLC (Diamond-Like Coating) coated inner tubes. The front suspension offers minimal friction resistance and provides outstanding suspension performance over a variety of riding conditions.
  • A bridged aluminum alloy swingarm features a cross-sectional shape for increased rigidity, which also helps cope with improved rear tire grip and increased engine output. The Hayabusa’s fully adjustable rear shock absorber has a 43mm piston and 14mm rod diameter.
  • Radial-mount front brake calipers offer maximum braking performance and allows for smaller 310mm front brake rotors resulting in reduced unsprung weight and improved handling. A lightweight single piston rear brake caliper works in conjunction with a 260mm rear brake disc.
  • 3-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy wheels are shod with 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front and 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) rear radial tires.
  • Vertically stacked twin headlights provide increased light intensity, improved light distribution and match the elegant flow of the Hayabusa styling.
  • The Hayabusa’s instrument cluster features four analog meters for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature with a S-DMS mode indicator, gear position indicator and adjustable engine-rpm indicator.
  • Advanced aerodynamics offering superb wind protection both for normal and completely tucked-in seating positions.
  • The Hayabusa comes with a bright, durable LED taillight, with clear inner lens and red outer lens.

Engine Features

  • The Hayabusa is equipped with a 1340cc, in-line, DOHC liquid-cooled engine with 16-valves, and Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers (TSCC).
  • Lightweight aluminum alloy pistons with a compression ratio of 12.5:1 are used for maximum performance in all conditions. Hard, smooth chrome-nitride Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the upper compression and oil control rings on each piston reduces friction while improving cylinder sealing.
  • Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder plating improves heat transfer, durability and ring seal.
  • Lightweight titanium valves allow the use of light valve springs and high lift while maintaining accurate valve control. Iridium spark plugs are used for high combustion efficiency.
  • The Hayabusa’s engine is fed via Suzuki’s SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve) fuel injection system with dual 12-hole, fine-spray injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox.
  • Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system ignites unburned hydrocarbons and reduces carbon monoxide emissions.
  • S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) allows the rider to choose from three different engine settings depending on riding conditions or rider preferences.
  • The Hayabusa comes with a large volume 4-2-1-2 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, dual triangular canisters and closed loop system.
  • A high efficiency curved radiator features dual electric fans controlled by the ECM for increased cooling capacity. The oil cooler has 10 rows cores for increased heat dissipation.

Transmission Features

  • The Hayabusa comes with an optimized 6-speed transmission. Oil spray to the 4th, 5th and 6th gears reduce wear and mechanical noise during highway cruising. Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) serves as back-torque-limiting system for smooth downshifts and also contributes to a light clutch pull.

Farah takes Anu’s case!

13 Aug

Mumbai, Aug. 12 — Mottu is back and now she wants me to hear about Farah Khan taking Anu Malik’s case, and how! She had gone to for some promotional campaign of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega, which the director-choreographer and the music composer are judging for television, and picked up this nugget.

Seems when Malik said that he would perform a magic trick, Khan remarked that he was doing a vanishing act and would appear only after two years. And if that’s not enough, bechara Malik went speechless when she said, ‘Anu ko chup karao, sab aise hi entertain ho jaayenge,’ recalls Mottu.

Really, only Mottu can be amused by such school-type humour. But then, such is life dearies.

Salman Khan in Big Boss Season 4 paid Rs 3.5 to Rs 5 crore per episode!

5 Aug

Mumbai, Aug. 4 — Appointed as the new host of Bigg Boss 4 on Colors, Salman Khan is reportedly being paid between Rs 3.5 crore to Rs 5 crore per episode. Taking over from ‘pop philosopher’ Amitabh Bachchan, Khan’s per episode fee, it is said, is thrice the amount he was being paid for Dus Ka Dum 3 (DKD), on Sony Entertainment.

According to reports, the actor was to be paid between Rs 1.25 crore to Rs 1.5 crore per episode for DKD 3, which would have run into 20 to 26 episodes for the season. That was said to be twice the figure he charged for DKD 2. He will now net approximately Rs 60 to 70 crore for Bigg Boss 4, despite the season featuring only 13 to 14 episodes. This puts a question mark on the actor’s presence on DKD.

Vikas Kapoor, Khan’s manager, without accepting or denying the figures, says that the actor is being paid more than he was to earn for Dus Ka Dum 3. “As a policy matter, I cannot disclose the amount he has been signed on for, but it is definitely a more lucrative offer for him,” he adds. An industry source, on condition of anonymity, says, “The deals with actors nowadays for shows is always finite, restricted to one season only. So, if Amitabh Bachchan decides to move to Sony for KBC 4, he can, without anyone losing out in the bargain. Ditto for Salman, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan.”

And the options are… It’s learnt that before Salman was signed on for Bigg Boss 4, the show had been offered to Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan. Apparently, SRK was even offered Rs 5 crore per episode, but finally, an internal poll led Colors to zero in on Salman.

When asked to comment, Rajesh Kamat, COO, Viacom 18 group and CEO, Colors, laughs, “Maybe someone spotted my car at Bandstand in Bandra. There are plenty of actors who stay there. Everyone assumed names. Without commenting on any actor’s name, I would just say we got who we felt was best to take the show forward. Salman just has to be himself on the show. He’s ‘Doston ka dost, dushmanon ka dushman.’ (a friend to his friends, an enemy to his enemies)”

The time slot and the contestants for Bigg Boss 4 are still being worked out. Salman, like Bachchan, and the other hosts of the show so far, will make weekend appearances. The first promo of Bigg Boss 4 will be showcased during the first episode of Khatron Ke Khiladi in the first week of September.

Old trick

“It’s been our strategy for two years now. We always launch the promo of our next big show on the one that starts first. For instance, we broke the promo of Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 on India’s Got Talent 2,” says Kamat.

Isn’t the promo clashing with the last leg of promotions for Salman’s Dabangg? Kamat believes it’s a win-win situation for their “hostyle-anchor” and the channel: “A show and a movie’s clash has a positive effect on everyone involved.”

Solar Chargers for Gadgets and Cellphones

4 Aug

Even though we’ve never reviewed them here (what’s wrong with us?) we actually own and use both the Powermonkey eXplorer and the Solio Magnesium Edition Solar Charger  and find both of them quite satisfactory. However either of these solar chargers run upwards of $100 to own. ThinkGeek has the budget conscious in mind with the Pico Freeloader Solar Charger, a compact and lightweight wonder that according to the specs provides power of 35 hours on mobile phone, 14 hours on iPod, or 1.5 hours on GPS on a single ten hour charge. What’s particularly nice about the Pico is that you can recharge its internal lithium ion via USB in case of eternal winter (no sun). Oh, did we mention it’s only $39?

Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G Is Available Today

4 Aug

We hope those of you who’ve been waiting for the WiFi + 3G enabled iPad got the spot you wanted in line today! Eager early adopters started lining up this morning for new iPads with 3G enabled service through AT&T. Important note for iPhone users: The 3G iPads use the new smaller micro SIM which means you won’t be able to swap your SIM from your iPhone with existing service so be prepared to spend an additional $30 a month for 3G on your iPad. For those of you who’d rather armchair shop than wait in line the iPad can also be ordered online at the Apple Store.

Customized Mini Motorcycle Computer Case

4 Aug

We probably seen lots of custom-made chassis for computers, but most likely this one was ahead few laps to them, yes, its a mini race motorcycles turned into a computer case. What makes this casemod a little more special is that this a real functioning motorcycle who used to hit 70mph on streets was now turned into computer that is sure to hit new mileage in a different way as a powerful rig. How awesome and cool that TRON-like glow, we bet envy-eyes when you let this run on your home.

How far can this moto-computer can get you computing track, apparently with Intel Core i7 920 CPU planted on an ASUS PST motherboard alongside with EVGA 9800 GTX+ graphics card, 3GB of DDR3-1333 RAM, and 1TB of storage, this rig can get you more than when it used to run on streets.

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