Goodbye, Bill Gates!

For all the superlatives used to describe Microsoft’s rise and stature over the years, at its heart is Mr.Bill who never would have guessed how big the company and the industry have become.

Bill Gates is one of the most influential and wealthiest people the world has ever seen. He’s a ruthless businessman who built Microsoft into a software empire that would dominate office and home computing around the world.

The world’s richest person for 13 years straight. But all good things must come to an end. On June 27, he is leaving the company(FTE) he co-founded more than 30 years ago, to devote himself to philanthropic work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It is a SIGNATURE MOMENT, an END of ERA! He still remains the Chairman of MS! Take a look at Gates’ here.

 

What are your addictive sites?

Stumbleupon.com: I can’t get enough of Stumbleupon; hence my 2 AM bedtime last night.

YouTube.com: Watch an enormous assortment of videos on every and any subject imaginable at . I especially enjoy the videos I find of celebrities before they made it really big.  Did you know that you can find pretty much everything at YouTube? Yeah. Trust me on this one.

Craigslist.com: I can’t go a day without checking my Craigslist.

Mahalo.com : The more I use Mahalo, the more I like it!

Bubble Wrap Remember all those times that your mom and dad told you to stop popping that bubble wrap? Now you can pop it to your heart’s content. Includes “manic mode.”

Falling Sand Game - Soothing, relaxing, and quiet, It is a great way to be creative and relax at the same time.

zeFrank.com is a hard site to describe. You can learn how to dance properly, watch the zeFrank Show, play with interactive toys, and much more. It’s all fun.

 30 Seconds Bunny Theatre Watch full-length movies in thirty seconds with the help of Angry Alien Productions.

PerezHilton.com is one of the best gossip sites out there on the Web. I find myself checking back frequently for the newest gossip tidbits throughout the day. 

HomestarRunner.com is an animated website full of games and videos and general weirdness. Also includes a whole bunch of free downloads based on the characters and animations.

TOP 10 NATIONS FOR BUSINESS!

No. 1: Denmark                  2007 Rank: 4

After winning a third term last year, Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen has announced plans to cut taxes while addressing Denmark’s need to prevent innovative entrepreneurs from pursuing international efforts by backing a new entrepreneurial academy known as 180academy.

No. 2: Ireland                     2007 Rank: 21

After putting the Treaty of Lisbon to a referendum, the Irish vote down a proposal to centralize power within E.U. through strengthening of the presidential role and creation of a new foreign-policy post.

No. 3: Finland                    2007 Rank: 7

A center-right government, elected in April 2007, plans to combat declining investment and labor shortages through tax cuts, budget increase for government-funded research and development and the merger of three Helsinki universities.

No. 4: United States            2007 Rank: 1

The weak U.S. dollar continues to weigh on global commodity prices, though the Federal Reserve has signaled plans to leave interest rates at current levels, if not higher, in the coming months as the domestic economy sputters.

No. 5: United Kingdom        2007 Rank: 10

Inflation is a concern as recent figures cite an annual rate of 3.3%, well above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Yet similar to the U.S., changing interest rates to root out inflation risks damaging further its financial markets, a sector responsible for roughly a fifth of U.K. workers.

No. 6: Sweden                     2007 Rank: 9

Run by social democrats for 65 of the last 76 years, Sweden’s economic fortitude has persevered thanks to private enterprise and entrepreneurs. Still, pro-business reform would need to address a bloated public sector and unemployment the IMF reports at up to 20%, despite an official rate of just 5%.

No. 7: Canada                    2007 Rank: 2

As export volumes fall amid the downturn in the U.S. economy and a strengthened Loonie, the Canadian government is pursuing a free-trade pact with Colombia just as support in the U.S. Congress waffles.

No. 8: Singapore                 2007 Rank: 14

Despite a 25-year-record rate of inflation (7.5%), tax-friendly Singapore has managed price fluctuations better than most of its neighbors by allowing exchange rates to guide policy, rather than adjusting interest rates.

No. 9: Hong Kong                2007 Rank: 8

A new agency created to investigate anti-competitive business activities threatens to cloud Hong Kong’s already competitive free-market economy, as opponents point to vague guidelines used to determine which companies qualify for investigation.

No. 10: Estonia                   2007 Rank: 24

After joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the E.U. in 2004, Estonia has increasingly focused on technological development and focused efforts on becoming an outsourcing destination for countries seeking skilled employees and high-tech infrastructure.

Authentic Hyderabadi Chicken 65

Ingredients

Chicken – 1 lb

For marination:-
Lemon juice (ideally freshly squeezed) – 3 tbsp
Salt – 1 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Red food color – 1/2 tspFor the Main preparation:
Light olive oil – 2 tbsp
Cut green chillies – 3 nos
Tomato ketchup – 5 tbsp

For tempering:
Light olive oil – 3 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Dried red chillies – 2 nos
Curry leaves – 6 nos

Preparation Method

1)Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces [not too small].2)In a mixing bowl, mix 3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice and salt.3)Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 10 mins.:- There should be plenty enough lemon juice to coat all the chicken.4)To this, add 1 tsp red chilly powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and half tsp turmeric and red food color.5)Mix well and allow to marinate for at least 5 mins. :- The more this marinates the better – you can leave it for 4 hrs or overnight in the fridge after covering the bowl. If you don`t have time, at least marinate for 5 mins. 6)Transfer the above to a large microwave safe dish, cover and microwave on high for 5 mins till chicken is almost fully cooked. 7)Remove from the microwave and drain & discard all the fluid – keep only the semi cooked chicken aside. 8)For tempering, in a small frying pan, heat 3 tbsp of light olive oil. 9)When the oil is hot, add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and cover the pan with a lid. 10)Allow the mustard seeds to splutter. 11)Add 2 dried red chillies and fry for a minute. 12)Turn the heat to low and add 6 curry leaves and cover the pan again. 13)Allow the curry leaves to splutter. 14)Once the leaves are well fried and almost dry, remove from the heat and keep the tempering aside. 15)In a separate large frying pan, heat 2 tbsp light olive oil and add the microwaved chicken pieces. :- Be careful not to add any of the water that accumulated during microwaving: this excess water should be drained as described earlier. 16)Shallow fry for 5 mins. 17)When the chicken is almost done, add 3 cut green chillies to the pan and continue frying for 1- 2 mins till done. 18)Now the most important step – add 4-5 tbsp of tomato ketchup to the pan directly over the chicken. :- This is the secret in the recipe – add the ketchup directly over the chicken and allow it to coat the chicken. 19)Continue frying till the chicken is coated with a fluffy layer of ketchup. 20)Add the tempering from the other pan to the main pan and mix well. 21)Continue to fry for 1 – 2 mins till all ingredients are mixed well and the chicken is moist but well cooked. :- Do not overcook. :- Enjoy delicious authentic homemade Chicken 65!!

Nellai Chicken Gravy!

How to do?? Learn It. JUST DO IT!!!!

Ingredients:
Chicken – 2 lb

For Cooking base:-

Sunflower/Veg Oil – 5 tsp minimum -As required

Onion – 2 onions minimum (preferably more) – cut thin and long

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Cut green chillies – 3 nos

Ginger Garlic paste – 2 tsp

Curry leaves – 6 nos

Tomato – 2
Salt – 2 tsp
Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2.5 tsp

Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tspChicken Masala Powder(Aachi/Sakthi Brand recommended) – 20 g

 

Lemon juice (ideally freshly squeezed) – 1 tbsp

Cilantro – as required

 

Preparation Method
1) Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces [not too small]. 2) In a small frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of sunflower oil. 3) When the oil is hot, add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and cover the pan with a lid. 4) Allow the mustard seeds to splutter. 5) Add the chillies and fry for a minute. 6) Turn the heat to low and add 6 curry leaves and cover the pan again. 7) Allow the curry leaves to splutter. Once the leaves are well fried and almost dry, remove from the heat and keep the tempering aside. 9) In a separate large frying pan, heat 3 tbsp oil and add the onion pieces, fry until it turns golden brown. 10) Add Tomato pieces, mix and cover it for a minute. Then, add Ginger garlic paste along with salt. 11) Red chilly powder, Coriander powder, Pepper powder, Turmeric powder – one by one; Add chicken masala and cook for 1-2 minutes till all ingredients are mixed well. 12) Now, add the tempering and then Add the chicken pieces and shallow cook for 2 mins. 13) Now the most important step – Transfer the entire mixture to a pressure cooker and add water. Be careful not to add too much, water might accumulate from chicken. 14) Cook until 2 whistle blows and make sure the chicken pieces are well cooked. 15) Add Cilantro and Lemon juice. Now the gravy Is ready. :- Do not overcook. :- Enjoy delicious authentic homemade Nellai Chicken Gravy!!

Kuruvi – Movie Review…. After Huge public request

Hhhmmm…… At last moved it to my Blog. Too late anyway, Kuruvi has done enough damage to People!!

BEING A HARDCORE DIEHARD VIJAY FAN, I HIGHLY REGRET to write such a NO NONSENSE NON-RAVE REVIEW, as I get it 100% right.
 
If entertainment is what a person seeks when going for a movie, Kuruvi must be the last (even that’s too much) to think on the person’s mind.

Read on,

Dharani has provided movies which were accepted by one and all in Dil, Dhool and Ghillie with every movie beating its previous BO record. With a hope that this trend will continue I watched Kuruvi On Wednesday May 7th amidst poor movie reviews from 360° but with lower expectations (Thanks to Reviews).

Manivannan (V’s dad) is held hostage in a diamond field by the baddies for they feel he might reach out to the government. Vijay who believes his dad has gone searching for cover is left with clearing the debts of his father. Some research into the money people owe to his dad, Vijay finds Suman, presently in Malaysia, Guilty. With an loan of 50L to pay, meets a bhai who asks him to become a kuruvi who can go to Malay to get Bhai’s job done and settle personal scores. Suman described as a deadly man by a commoner in Malay tries to act like 1 but fails Miserably.

Vijay finds out Suman is in possession of Rs. 6 Cr diamond plans to steal it on new years eve in a Physics defying act places a ‘karkandu’ which looks similar to the diamond in shape and size (None know how he got those details within few seconds) in the box that carried the Diamond.

En Route to Chennai, Vijay calls up Suman and describes the previous nights Event. Meanwhile Trisha who falls in love with High flying Vijay decides to track him down to Chennai. Suman prevented from boarding the flight (Suman unaware of bleeding due to blade cut– Good Joke) then reaches Chennai, dares vijay get hold of the diamond and informs vijay that Manivannan is held Hostage. Vijay Flexes his Triceps and decides to save his dad and bring the baddies down!…

With a very weak story line and weakest Screenplay Dharani has tried to Provide a movie that has every thing a usual Rajini movie will have – COMEDY, Sentiment, Action. Unfortunately he has failed in all three departments and KURUVI FAILED FLYING! But, a Good film to mock in LOLLUSABHA after Pokkiri!!
 
To discuss on the major contributors -

1. Vijay: If there is one actor who can keep providing Horrible movies and yet be cajoled by his fans, it has to Vijay. From Tamizhan To Kuruvi, only Ghillie was the saving grace. If one thought ATM was probably his worst, plz wait, don’t Jump into conclusions, watch Kuruvi.

The thrills provided by Vijay in the movie will make Micheal Schumacher, Antonio Banderes& Toby (Spiderman) head to the Himalayas. Be it driving an Garage car in a race, a car in which the Accel paddle give way mid race and Vijay snatches the string holds it by this teeth (uses Gopal palpodi) to win the race, Or Jumping from tall Buildings effortlessly – in fact holding Trisha & Dressed up a Zorro, or Jumping over 500 Ft in a flat trajectory on to a train platform or (Sorry, the list goes on) Surviving a 300 feet fall in an enclosed structure to ground zero and the next second he is under water (Didn’t Know that water is available @ 2 feet below ground zero) . Physics has been challenged by Vijay here. Gravity does not exist!
 
1000000 Bullet shots but NONE hits Vijay!! Heyy, what’s going on??….. Oh..Man! Give Me a Break ya!!!!

Vijay’s Intro.. Best Suited… Comes out of a Drain as clean as a whistle and the pure water that comes off the drain(??!!) elevates Vijay close to u! L L
Why is the Intro song too late????!! GOSH!!!!

Vijay Looks Very Skinny in the movie, probably influenced by his peers, Dresses Horribly(as usual) and acts even worse(??!!).
2. Trisha – probably the second HOTTEST South Indian actress( 9Tara- I’m in for you) currently, is wasted. She falls in Love with a person who she sees defying the laws of physics. She Spots him in Malaysia and hunts him down to chennai Just to land up in trouble. If people claim she was in for the glamour factor, think again! she can hardly be spotted outside the songs.

3. Songs – The only + of the movie. All the SONGS sound good but looks Horrible on screen thanks to the poor choreography( Exception – one movement).

4. Action – Tooo toooooo long , too boring and HIGHLY unacceptable. OOPS, NEWTON IN TROUBLE!! Super Good Theme music…But, only bits and pieces during fights.

5. Vivek, After series of huge comedy FLOPS, It’s a well tried comeback, still not the best. Double meaning, as usual. Instead, Vadivelu would have been much better, I feel!
 
6. Sentiments/Characters: Small boy, Blind Girl, Big Bull like Quarry supervisor, heroine engagement….(Same oldest wine-in-a-brand new-bottle)… – Who wants these ********** Nonsenses???
 
I am still not sure why the title Kuruvi was chosen (but still attractive name!!). There is only 1 scene where the concept of Kuruvi (a smuggler/transporter of goods between countries) is addressed.
Suman who probably won our hearts with his solid performance in Sivaji, for a change proves how bad he can act!.  SUMAN – 0 % DAEMON!
Ashish, Please choose a better role –> Konda Reddy is a Toyed Teddy!
 
Finally to Mr.Udhayanidhi(the producer),
 
Must be your Overconfidence on the Director, who LET ALL DOWN.

Be happy as the movie charts TOP in Box office.
Leave Box-Office which you’ll win…..But, on entertainment Factor, Wish you hard luck. I expect the best movie from you next time with another Top Star (Vishal, may be).
 
In Fact, To All in the Movie (incl. Producer),
COME BACK STRONG next time!!
 
Kuruvi – Extinct. In Fact, I Strongly Recommend NOT to watch the MOVIE even in pirated VCD/DVD/Websites.
 
Overall rating – 0/5  … A STAR STUDDED FLOP! GAME OFF!!