Worst Effect of Powercut - Funny

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Creative Bag Designs

10 Creative Bag Designs

Shopping bags are normally mundane bags with a simple logo from the shop on, but some companies have created creative bag designs which are then used as a marketing tool.

 

Magic-i Floating Bag

  

ASPE Crime Stories Bag

  

Red Cross Bag

  

The Noose Shopping Bag

  

Tie Bag

  

Clothes in Closets: Knuckle Bag

  

Six-pack Abs Bag

  

  

Greenpeace Bag

 

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Lava Mobiles Announces New Phone A9 with 3.2 MP Camera

Lava Mobiles, an Indian firm based in Uttar Pradesh, has announced the launch of its latest mobile phone, the Lava A9, in the Indian market. The phone, a feature packed device, is priced very competitively and is aimed at consumers who want to more phone for less money.

Let us delve into the features of the A9 now. It features a 2.4-inch TFT screen that is capable of displaying 262k colors. A 3.2 MP camera adorns the rear of the phone. The multimedia intention is clear with a fully featured music and video player too making their presence felt. The A9 has 256MB of onboard memory that can be expanded upto 8GB using microSD cards.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth and GPRS/EDGE. It would be too much to expect Wi-Fi considering the price this phone will retail. The A9 comes pre-installed with Nimbuzz and Opera Mini - so all you need is a GPRS connection to get things rolling. The 920mAh battery should be sufficient for moderate usage. There's a standard FM Radio player thrown in as well.

The phone is now on sale across Indian and has been priced at just Rs. 3,400.

Specifications:

*Display: 2.4" TFT, 240*320, 262K Color

*Battery capacity: 920 mAh

*Camera: 3.2 Megapixel

*FM Radio

*MP3/MP4 Player

*Bluetooth

*Memory Internal : 256 MB

*MicroSD card Upto 8 GB

*JAVA support

*Email

*Nimbuzz Instant messenger

*Opera Mini browser

*Contacts Backup

*EDGE/GPRS support

*WAP 2.0

*Games

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Vodafone Unveils World's Cheapest Mobile Phones

Users who have been searching for a mobile phone with a lighter price tag may now put a full-stop to it. Vodafone has just slid the cloak of its most affordable ultra low cost phones entitled the Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250.

Both the devices offer unprecedented voice and SMS services, as well as support for mobile payment services. The two handsets share most specification features, but Vodafone 250 differs from 150 due to its FM radio and a slightly larger color screen.Engraved in a decent design, these units ensure to offer users the ultimate quality and safety. Releasing in the first instance in India and six markets in Africa – The Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Qatar, South Africa and Tanzania – the devices step in as a powerful social enabler.

“The cost of mobile handsets can be one of the most significant barriers for people in accessing and benefiting from the growing number of socially valuable mobile services. The lives of people who use these phones – the Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250 – will be changed and improved as they become part of the mobile society. I am proud of the work we have done and will continue to do in this critical area of customer empowerment,” explained Patrick Chomet, Vodafone’s Group Director of Terminals.

To maximize the availability of the phones across countries with sizeable and isolated rural populations, the launches will be endured by an extensive logistics infrastructure, reaching deep rural segments where mobile penetration typically remains low.The Vodafone 150 will retail unsubsidized at below $15 and the Vodafone 250 will retail unsubsidized at below $20, depending on the local market.

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Things To Do After A Layoff

Once you are done with accepting and dealing with the layoff in the initial phases it is time to plan on how to make the most and best of this period.
Some recent articles also suggest that people who are unemployed are finding hard to get into a job and are out of work for a longer period.
Since it is harder to find a job right now, what would you like to do in this period?

Of the various options before you, how about:

• Make the Best of the Available Time
  Do you have some extra time at your hands these days? Make the best of your time; plan your day accordingly during the layoff period. Assume you are on a project; every well executed project works on a well laid off plan. Plan your job search smartly; the more conscientious you are now, the faster you shall see the results. Review some of the suggestions below and see how you can divide your time to these activities resourcefully to quicken your steps towards your goals.

• Make the Best Use of the offered Employment Placement ServicesIf your employer has offered you employment placement services or paying for a career coach or counselor, do not let this offer stay sitting in an envelope. Pursue good coaches who can help you through the transition phase. Career coaches and counselors can help you prepare a job search plan and assist you towards the secrets of the unadvertised marketing plan. They can also provide some customized assessments which help you figure out your true inclination towards a career or job. More so, at this stage they can act as your guide and friend who can give you an unbiased opinion and boost your confidence in getting back in the job market quickly. There are also resume critique services available through coaches and counselors and resume experts, make the best of these again. It is time to revamp and polish your resume.
• Update your Resume
  Sprucing up your resume is not about updating in the usual way as you have done before; it pays to look at your resume in a new light, it is time to completely refresh your resume. Focus your resume not for mass sending to the job boards and advertised jobs but focus on a few that you really want to pursue. Research each potential employer carefully, what is the required job description and how you can tailor your resume to suit their particular needs. Prepare a customized resume not a standard one that caters to all. Take time and consult your career coach or counselor in preparing an above average resume, in a tough job market you have to market yourself much more intensely than what you would do in a strong economy with a robust job market growth.
• Smart Networking is what will Work EventuallyNot just networking but smart networking is the call of times. Look for networking at all opportunities. Prepare new business cards, what you have carried all through were from your previous employer now you have to market yourself on your skills and abilities, how would you do that? At every networking opportunity never go empty handed and don’t come back empty handed. Have your resume and/or business card handy and bring back the business card of the person your network with.
  
• Begin with the End in MindOf course the final desire is to land a great job or a new career that satisfies and is conducive to your working style. Have the end in mind, if you have been doing all of the above diligently, an interview call is not far ahead. Start preparing in parallel for this make or break event – prepare for acing that interview and the road to a new job or career will seem shorter.
  
• Research and Track how Income Tax Deductions can be Availed during Job SearchYour costs incurred towards the job search process post layoff are tax deductible. You must keep a record of your expenses such as mileage when going for job interviews, the costs of resume preparation, phone calls to possible clients/employers, recruiters costs etc. Some good tips on this topic are at How the tax code can help you in a layoff.
  
• Take a break
  If you feel your mind and body needs a rest, then why not go on a short (or long) vacation with your family to unwind and relax and rejuvenate to get back in the rat race. (Obviously depends on various things – your present financial standing, your state of mind and your severance package!). How about a trip to Las Vegas (but of course, if you are in US), if you are good at gambling (whatever that means) and hit a jackpot perhaps you don’t even have to bother about looking for a job thereafter. But before you dip into your savings for that vacation, note this good advice on the CNN.com article: But those who are unemployed more than six months lose unemployment insurance benefits and are more likely to deplete savings to the point where they are forced to cut back on spending.

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Sony Ericsson Launches Xperia X10 Mini and Pro

Barcelona: Along with Vivaz Pro, Sony Ericsson also unveiled compact versions of Xperia X10, Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro, at the Mobile World Congress. By introducing mobile phones that are both compact and clever, Sony Ericsson is challenging the norm and defining a brand new offering that combines high specification features with a version of Sony Ericsson's powerful UX platform specifically designed for smaller devices. 

Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro with slide out QWERTY keyboard offer an open and intuitive communication entertainment experience and build on the human curvature design philosophy debuted by the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. Combining the Android platform with signature applications and a customisable UX platform, communication truly becomes entertainment with these new mobile phones. To enhance the experience, pick and choose from a multitude of applications at Android Market and co-create a mobile phone experience that is entirely unique. Users can go one step further and customise the home screen's four corners and widgets to access the most needed applications for limitless possibilities.
"There has been an enormous buzz around Xperia X10 so it is really exciting to be already unveiling compact versions of this powerful proposition," said Rikko Sakaguchi, EVP and Chief Creation Officer, Sony Ericsson. "With the X10 mini and X10 mini pro we have pushed the boundaries of what is possible with smaller devices and are giving consumers exactly what they want; two high performance mobile phones with a fully customisable user experience platform and a stunning ultra-compact design."
The two sister mobile phones incorporate the signature application Sony Ericsson Timescape which brings all communication together in one place so users can see at a glance text messages, missed calls, and Facebook and Twitter updates, without having to open lots of different applications. The interactive music player also uses the "infinite button" to pull together all music content from the music store and YouTube - a smart way to search for new tracks from a favourite artist.
The phone's music player links to music stores and YouTube. It is equipped with 5 megapixel camera and works on Android platform, thus giving access to Google services and Android Market. X10 mini and X10 mini pro supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
The X10 mini will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red and Silver, while X10 mini pro will be available in Black and Red. The price of the phone is not revealed.

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