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Steve Jobs Received Liver Transplant

2009-06-24T10:28:00.004+08:00

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplant operation about two months ago and is expected to return to work by the end of June, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor seen as the driving force behind development of the iPod, iPhone and other category-defining products from Apple's famed innovation machine, went on medical leave in January for an undisclosed condition. A spokesman for Apple Inc would not confirm the Journal report but said, "Steve continues to look forward to returning to Apple at the end of June and there is nothing further to say." While investors may react negatively to the news on Monday, when stock markets re-open, analysts say Wall Street is broadly prepared for Jobs' shift to a role that sees him focusing on big pictures ideas and products at Apple.

Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook has been managing the company on a day-to-day basis in Jobs' absence, and is expected to continue to do so if Jobs does not return to the role full-time, analysts say. The Journal, citing an unnamed source, said the 54-year-old Jobs may return to work part-time at first, with Cook taking on "a more encompassing role." "The situation seems a lot more complex than it originally appeared," said Collins Stewart analyst Ashok Kumar. "Investors tend to react negatively to uncertainty, especially when it concerns an individual who's had a larger-than-life impact." Others said investors were aware of the risk surrounding Jobs and that it had been factored into Apple's share price. The technology firm's stock fell after Jobs went on medical leave but is up around 60 percent this year, thanks to continued strong sales and new products, including the latest iPhone 3GS, which debuted on Friday.

Erick Maronak, chief investment officer for the Victory Large Cap Growth Fund, which owns Apple shares, said investors are less concerned than in the past because other executives had stepped to the forefront in Jobs' absence. "I think people are beginning to focus on core operations ... I don't think he's as important in terms of near-term volatility," Maronak said.

Apple has been dogged for months by rumors about Jobs' health. In 2004, he was treated for a rare type of pancreatic cancer called an islet-cell, or neuroendocrine, tumor. These tumors usually grow slowly and are far less deadly than other types of pancreatic tumors. Jobs' gaunt appearance at an Apple event in the summer of 2008 touched off speculation about his health, which was fueled by the crush of Apple blogs and fans that follow his every move.

In January, Jobs said his weight loss was due to a hormone imbalance and he would continue as CEO while being treated. Nine days later, he announced his medical leave, saying his health issues were "more complex" than previously thought. Like many cancers, pancreatic cancer often spreads to the liver, compromising the vital organ's functioning, but it is not clear if Jobs may have received a transplant for that reason. Some shareholders in the past have complained about Apple's lack of disclosure about Jobs' health. At the same time, legal experts say there is usually no responsibility on a company's part to disclose a CEO's health status, and it is up to boards to decide how much to reveal to shareholders and the public. "Investors knew it was serious... uncertainty about his health has been in the marketplace and has been affecting the stock for two years," said Patrick Coughlin, a trial lawyer at Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman Robbins in San Diego. "Should they have been more candid? Probably, because he's so high-profile. I don't think they are in trouble from a shareholder-loss case standpoint."

The Journal said Jobs had the liver transplant in Tennessee and that at least some Apple directors were aware of the surgery. Representatives for Methodist University Hospital in Memphis and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville said they did not perform the procedure on Jobs.

P/S:Hope he will get soon.

Vettaikaran Xclusive Photos

2009-06-23T00:14:00.011+08:00

I'm not sure whether this song is a opening song of Vijay in "Vettaikaran" but one thing this song completely suit for the film..Maybe it's a leak version...?Whatever enjoy this photos & song as well.

Photo source:Chennai365

Gravity v1.00 -New Twitter Client for Symbian S60 Phones

2009-04-20T01:40:00.006+08:00

Good news for Nokia Symbian S60 3rd and s60 5th edition users, now twittering is possible with your Nokia phone without any hassles, it’s just easy as pie. Remember,mobile twittering is no more restricted for expensive and infamous mobiles like Apple iPhone, Blackberry or PDAs. Gravity v1.00 is the twitter client built for latest Symbian S60 phones with S60 3rd & 5th edition, all you have to do is head to Mobileways' website: http://mobileways.de/ and download the demo version which is just 274 KB in size. It can also be easily downloaded from the built-in browser of your S60 phone over GPRS. The demo is a full-fledged application with all the features of the full version and lasts for up to 10 days following which you have to purchase the full version if you intend to use it further. Trust me if you a twitter fanatic you can purchase the full version without any doubt because this app totally bug free and flexible to use. After that just copy the file to your S60 phone if you downloaded it on your PC and install it like any other application.

Slick user interface,twitter search integration and frequently updated with new features is the plus point and the minus point is users have limited customization and options to choose on and don't support the old Symbian based phone.

Anyhow Gravity v1.00 is user friendly and free from bug,painless features,high memory consumption and irritating API limits.Try it on your own...!!!

Laadam - Movie Review

2009-04-19T01:35:00.009+08:00

Laadam(horse shoe) this title really apt for this film, this two and half hour movie about how an innocent boy trapped under two big dons in Chennai . Both of them wait for their enemy’s down and death respectively, then the story starts to gear up when the hero enter into the scene and get options to choose, whether kill don Vembuli’s son or die, the hero have deadline till Day 16th.On day 17th he will be killed by don named Pavadai if he failed to complete the assignment. Whatever the choice, he will be killed by one of the don group on Day 17th.Director Prabhu Solomon used Lucky Number Slevin’s story line which almost same with this “Laadam”.

So why the title is “Laadam”…?

Both of the don and its groups give physical and mental torture to this guy till he can’t find any way to escape and protect his life. I’m sure that this is the first time a director let his hero being bullied and ragged by two group of rowdies till he can’t find any way to fight back or escape. It’s kinda trapped in door’s hinge, the hero was helpless.

Music director Dharan's tunes listenable and the songs are already topped the charts "Siruthodathilile" melodious number, “Makkeh” sung by Emcee Jesz and “Gangster” sung by Dr.Burn & Emcee Jesz. Personally I feel “Makkeh” is totally a crap number in this film because Emcee Jesz’ voice is totally worst and can’t hear it at all,The “Gangster” actually a clear sample of “Vali Theduthu” from their very own album “Vallavan”.In this track Dr.Burn condemned and insult Chakra Sonic which absolutely not a good thing, you will find Dr.Burn have used some harsh word in this songs like murdering, revenge and rowdism. This absolutely not expected from the Malaysian rappers. Anyhow the tunes are catchy if you forget about the crap lyrics and voices.

Kudos to Prabu Solomon for choose the petite and innocent look hero which really apt for the film.Debut hero Aravindhan give an excellent performance even he new to screen.This totally different because normally new face will do film which deal light handed story like love and so on.It's really rare to see new faces to do film with challenging performance,story and theme like "Laadam" itself.Anyhow director should concentrate on Charmi's characterization & City Babu's comedy track which irritate in certain scenes.Anyhow "Laadam" is a movie with raw gangsterism and violence.

Verdict:8/10

Recommended
-Action,violence,fast pace lover and not for the faint hearted.

"Aadhavan" Latest Buzz

2009-02-22T00:15:00.009+08:00

2009 is a good year for Surya; he has two big projects with big banners back to back. “Ayan” produced by AVM Productions & directed by K.V.Ananth. “Aadhavan” produced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Dr. “Kalaignar” Mu.Karunathi’s grandson Udhayanithi Stalin who earlier produced mass commercial hit “Kuruvi”. Harris Jayaraj is the music composer for the both movies. When talk about “Aadhavan”, it’s very first time Surya and director K.S.Ravikumar joined hand and this is very first time too K.S.Ravikumar formed a very rare combination with Harris Jayaraj.K.S.Ravikumar films always deals subjects like family drama,sentiments,comedy & usual masala.This film also has the same thing which you normally can expect from Surya & Ravikumar's films. So what’s NEW about “Aadhavan” is Surya will do dual role but not like his earlier ventures like “Perazhagan”, “Vel”, "Vaaranam Aayiram". Surya will be portrayed in an anti-hero character.Quite interesting….Let’s see how far Surya will go to shift his romantic look to a baddie guy.

"Ayan" Photo Gallery

2009-02-13T20:36:00.017+08:00

Attention to Surya's fans especially for those Indian girls out there who craze enough on Surya.Here it is sneak peak photos from movie "Ayan" which is current project of Surya after box-office hit "Vaaranam Aayiram".This film been shot in exotic areas with special permission.This is 4th time Harris - Surya joined hand and the songs already been aired on radios.AVM Productions "Ayan" put big expectation to Surya fans and cinema lovers.The reason is Surya-Harris combination really works out well in cinema."Ayan probably will be hit cinemas in 14th April.Wipe your drool GIRLS while enjoy the photos..Cliche.

Friendbar Makes Twitter and Facebook Updates Easy in Firefox

2009-02-08T13:47:00.006+08:00

Friendbar is an add-on for Firefox that makes the updates easier for twitter & facebook, it also show your buddy’s photos and status without any hassles. What makes the thing interesting is Friendbar continuously updates you on the status of people in your Facebook and Twitter networks. In simplest form, it will allow you to know your followers and friends tweet plus status as well. You can toggle between photos and text seamlessly. See how the thing makes life easier huh… To avoid anonymous access to your twitter & facebook there is a simple settings and tweak to avoid the circumstances. You don’t have to worry about your privacy. You will see instant Tinyurl creation for the pages you’re looking at every time posting updates. Friendbar is easy and fast in fix social data.

Friendbar is free & works in Firefox(Windows/Mac/Linux) as easy as pie….Try it on your own to see its power.

Download here

Secret Agent Rajini

2009-02-06T01:22:00.008+08:00

Superstar Rajinikanth is a well known figure around the globe, he gets a lot of attention whenever moves officially or unofficially. Currently Superstar busy with Director Shankar’s talk of the town film “Endhiran”. It receives a lot of attention from his fans and cine people .One reason Shankar and Rajinikanth joined hand after the huge success of “Sivaji the Boss” and don’t forget “Endhiran” (earlier known as “Robo”) is Shankar’s dream project too. In the meantime, Ocher Studio and Warner Bros at the final stage of filming India’s first 3D animation film “Sultan the Warrior”.

Well, I want to share with you all a short comic strip titled “Ragasiya Agent Rajini” (“Secret Agent Rajini”).This comic strip currently available in Tamil only and just contain 6 pages,short yet enjoyable.For those who not good in Tamil,you have to wait for the English version maybe it's worth.

click on the picture to enlarge view...

Endhiran On Location Photos

2009-01-29T14:20:00.014+08:00

Director Shankar & Superstar Rajinkanth joined hand after huge success of "Sivaji The Boss"..Now it's time for Shankar to handle this Rs.140 crore worth project.Sun Pictures acquired the production & distribution rights of "Endhiran" after Ayngaran International & Eros Entertainment step out from the project after they face some financial crisis.It's been long time dream for Superstar to act with Aishwarya Rai,finally his desire fulfilled in this film.

This film probably would be released on mid year of 2010.Let's see how "Endhiran" would be shaped out.Till then enjoy the photos....

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Leaked Images & Details of Nokia E 75

2009-01-24T14:49:00.009+08:00

Nokia never forget to target business users by launch Nokia E-series phones which bundled with office tools and QWERTY keypads. This time Nokia will expand again their E-series list with new entry of Nokia E75, but wait a minute the phone not launch yet but I have the sneak –peak and leaked image of the phone. Let’s explore it.

Features:
-2.8-inch QVGA TFT LCD
-Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 (FP2) OS
-Slide out QWERTY Keypad
-3G, Wi-Fi, EDGE/GPRS & Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
-3.2 Megapixel Camera
-USB 2.0
-MicroSD card support up to 4GB

The Dark side of New Year Celebration

2009-01-04T01:08:00.004+08:00

We have been celebrating New Year just few days ago, a lot parties, events, and shows was held to delight the Year 2009.In the meantime, there also some reckless people misuse the celebration for some immoral activities and negative intends. I’m not going to point out anybody, its actual thing that happen in the late night of December 31st .Drink alcohol excessively, having sexual activities, public nuisance, break the rules, create sound pollution and disrespect the police who trying to control the environment. What make me shocked were our Indian girls also joined the group and “contribute” their part to "spice" up the situation. Who said Indian girls are not improved…???I’m not confined only the teen girls but the oldies too, uncle and aunty at age range between 30 to 42 also involved in this nuisance. Are you going to say “Just one day lah”, “Rileklah bro” or “New Year celebration means like this”, no point to celebrate New Year by shout at the road side and disturbing others, the girls especially wear skimpy dress, drink alcohols and hug with their partner is this our culture…? This people might be saying “trend, style or whatever” but everything has a limit.

Malaysian people especially our Indian people don’t lose your dignity…Think yourself and others…!!!

Nero back with Great Deal...!!!

2008-12-25T19:38:00.006+08:00

Nero 9 is the latest version media suite from the Nero franchise and now Blu ray burning is possible with Nero 9, that’s great enough. Actually, Blu Ray burning drive is required to burn Blu Ray discs. The retailed box included with Nero Backup 4 as a part of installer. A separate license key is attached with the box for install this application. The installation could take approximately half an hour. In fact, a full installation of Nero 9 may take up 2GB of hard disk; depend on the mode you select. Let say if you select “Custom” mode installation, it would allow you to make choice. It means you could install needed and important components rather than install the full package.

Nero 9 is the first burning tool that let you to burn your own Blu Ray videos with exactly HD capability. Sure this would be new and great experiences for those who mingle with normal home video DVDs. Nero 9 can do more than burning; there are individual tools for creating CD covers, authoring DVDs etc. It is also comes with full featured applications for media creation. These include a multi tracker called SoundTrax3, which let you create music and soundtracks in up to 7.1 audio in a multi tracker. Nero 9 currently available for RM380 in Malaysia.

If all you need is a basic burning tool for CD/DVDs, there are cheaper even freeware applications alternatives out there. Nero 9 offers a full featured home media creation powerhouse for those who work with a lot of audio and video at home. From that perspective, Nero 9 turns out to be a cost effective solution for home authors who cannot or don’t want to deal with dedicated media solutions which put them into dilemma.Whatever, I would say “Nero back with GREAT DEAL”,this time.

Nokia N85

2008-12-20T05:06:00.007+08:00

A lot of people said N85 is a best replacement to the N96, which was recently launched by Nokia with astonishing features. N96 actually an upgraded version of N95.Well when talk about N85, it’s sporting the same form factor as N96, the dual slider with keypad and dedicated music buttons for playing medias and games as well. Built in accelerometer will turns the screen into landscape mode when slide the phone down. The Carl Zeiss, 5.0 megapixel camera integrated at the back of the device with LED flash, this time the lens is protected with lens cover from dust and smudge. However the N85 still uses LED flash instead of Xenon flash like the N82, but it’s not a big deal. N85 is running on Symbian S60, it means users can expect to install variety of applications to it. Nokia N85 currently available at all authorised resellers, for retailed price RM2, 550.Last but not least, I would like to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. Let’s wish N85 would be your Christmas gift of the year.

Tamil Tigers Kill 120 Sri Lankan Army and seizes arms

2008-12-12T17:54:00.006+08:00

Tamil Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) official authorities told Tamil Net correspondent in Vaani Thursday that the two prolonged SLA offensive on Ki’linochchi was pushed back Wednesday after struggles with arms in Puthumu’rippu in the west of Ki’linochchi and A’riviyal Nakar in the south.The final death toll of the SLA in both fronts, according to the LTTE claim, 120 soldiers killed in action and more than 280 wounded. Photographs given by the LTTE officials show that there were some young recruits of the SLA among the dead. Meanwhile, SLA which admitted heavy fighting has put the casualties at 20 SLA and 27 LTTE combatants as killed in the
latest fighting.

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam which also known as “Viduthalai Puli” in Tamil.Commonly known as Tamil Tigers, is a militant Tamil nationalist organization that has waged a armed struggles against the Sri Lankan govt. since 1970 in order to create sovereign socialist Tamil State in the north and the east of Sri Lanka,It is headed by its founder Vellupillai Prabhakaran . At last, the Tamil Tiger fighters kill 120 Sri Lanka Army and seize arms.

In any sense, the death, fight and war would never bring peace and harmony .Only way to put full stop to the bloodshed is think about people, life, and assurance to lead life without war.

Surya's next film "Ayan"

2008-12-12T16:34:00.012+08:00

For those who keep asking, what is next film of Surya,here it is “Ayan” produced by AVM Productions after huge success of Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Sivaji The Boss” .The film is directed by cameraman K.V.Ananth who turns into director. His first direction debut “Kana Kanden” well received in box office, he also person who responsible handling camera for “Sivaji the Boss”. “Ayan” team will go to South Africa to shoot some scenes. Harris Jeyaraj scores the music for the first to AVM productions. Actress Tamana will play heroine role in this movie, and she eager to act with Surya.Meanwhile, Surya maintained his “six packs” for the film.

According to some closest resources this film could be release on 14th April for Tamil New Year.

Rajini Perai Kettale

2008-12-04T20:55:00.002+08:00

Superstar Rajinikanth never needs introduction for himself because he not only have big fans at India but all around the world, Rajinikanth is the big icon and living legend in Tamilnadu,everybody craze on him. Recently Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Rajini Perai Kettale” book launch function held at Saveera Hotel at 30th Sunday, the biography was written by Dr.Gayathiri Srikanth.The writer and eye doctor, has already sold 20,000 copies of the book in English version titled “The Name is Rajinikanth” which has received good response from peoples and this is the Tamil version, which has more details and well-editing than the original version.

The entire audience impressed with Dr.Gayathiri Srikanth’s writing skills even she is eye doctor basically. She spends more than 1 year to gather all important turning points and life history of Superstar Rajinikanth from his closest friends, family members and cinema peoples.

“Rajini Perai Kettale” biography currently available at all leading book shops in Tamilnadu. Rajini fans all over the world definitely expect to own one of the copies.

Chakra back with Veera Puranam

2008-12-01T20:35:00.001+08:00

I have been following Chakra Sonic since their first album “Kalai Oru Por” till recent album “Veera Puranam”. I can see their growth and contribution to local music era and hip hop scene. Chakra really make a wave, they are rapidly grow after the huge success of their first album. They back with energetic and fresh with every album they produced. Well when speak about “Veera Puranam(Courageous Epic), this album consist of 12 tracks and booklet form of cover. I’ve been waiting for a long time to grab this album since the songs are aired on local stations, but the album really took a long time to reach at CD shop. When first time pop the CD into my player, I don’t know what to say it’s really sounds ala listening to an English album. It’s because Chakra and Damien Shortysoul joined hands after the first album, their combination really works out,man.The inlay cover looks more better and classy than the previous albums. According to Chakra Sonic, Veera Puranam about the struggles and pain they oppose when enter in this music industry.Vivek Varma also said Veera Puranam will clarify how friends turns into enemy in this music field.

Buy a legal copy of “Veera Puranam “album at the nearest shop and listen to the songs.

Sony Ericsoon G900

2008-11-29T15:54:00.000+08:00

Sony Ericsson never failed to introduce mobile phones with array of excellent features every time they announce new models. This time I'm going to review about Sony Ericsson G900 and this is going to be my first time review a phone based on my experience using it . My college mate, Kiat bought G900 for RM1,060 and that gave me privileges to held it on my palms and ran through it's features. I must say I was quite impressed with it's 5 megapixel camera with LED flash; and the shots quite amazing. Stylus attached with this phone as well, What I most impressed with G900 was, we can focus on certain part when taking photo by simply touch the screen instead of letting the phone do itself. Overall, Sony Ericson G900 was excellent phone with excellent features. Now available for RM1,060 retailed price at all authorised resellers.

Mumbai under terrorist attack again

2008-11-28T22:18:00.000+08:00

More than 80 people were killed during terrorist attack in Mumbai setting off coordinated multiple blasts and gunfire in a dozen areas across the metropolis including the crowded CST railway station and two five star hotels Oberoi and Taj.

Mumbai has been hit repeatedly by terror attacks since March 1993, when Muslim underworld figures tied to Pakistani militants allegedly carried out a series of bombings on Mumbai’s stock exchange, trains, hotels and gas stations. Authorities say those attacks, which killed 257 people and wounded more than 1,100, were carried out to avenge the deaths of hundreds of Muslims in religious riots which had swept India. Ten years later, in 2003, 52 people were killed in Mumbai bombings blamed on Muslim militants and in July 2007 a series of seven blasts ripped through railway trains and commuter rail stations. At least 187 died in those attacks.

One Malaysian business man is believed trapped in the bomb attack but the reports clarified the person is missing...Malaysian consul really worrying about the missing citizen.

Ipod Touch with new features

2008-11-28T21:17:00.000+08:00

Apple launched new and upgraded version of Ipod Touch with new features,built-in speakers and 3.5'' screen for impressive viewing experience.However, Apple honestly admit that the built-in speakers just for normal listening and users can't expect for crisp crystal clear sound. The screen really looking cool with vibrant colours.The new version iPod Touch would available next month in Malaysia.