Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Google Acquisition Angstro

San Francisco - Google Inc acquired Angstro, a site that provides short news and information across social networks like Facebook.
"We underline the importance of Google's Internet search efforts in an increasingly competitive," founder Angstro, Rohit Khare.
Angstro based in Palo Alto, California has developed an application to find photos on Facebook, combines Caller ID with a profile on LinkedIn and variety of tools for Twitter.



On Sunday yesterday, Google has just launched a real-time search sites so that users can find the latest information from the keywords you want to know. Google search results in real-time was obtained from social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Michael Jackson, Artists Most Downloaded

Michael Jackson has been named as the artist with the most number of downloads in the world, versions of Nokia mobile phone manufacturers.
Michael Jackson as reported by NME.com (30 / 8), the results of the poll Nokia Ovi Music Store puts the late King of Pop in the top row of names like Lady Gaga, Elvis Presley, Black Eyed Peas and Rihanna.
Of the total number of downloads globally, Nokia said that 26 percent of the downloads songs Jackson came from India.



The increasing popularity of songs like "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Triller ', the most widely downloaded, allegedly associated with the anniversary of his death on June 25 and 52 anniversary which falls on Sunday (29 / 8) yesterday.
Nokia Music Store is part of Ovi, Nokia's name for Internet service, which allows users to buy songs (MP3) from your phone.

Friday, August 27, 2010

The Blue Ranger Comes Out


 For anyone who grew up in the 90s, The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was required daily viewing. Even though you couldn't pay me to watch the show now, back then I, like millions of other kids, was addicted, collecting toys, fanclub merchandise(which I still have) and even Tommy's (the Green Ranger's) karate video. Little did I know however, that one of the rangers was on our team ( I guess was too busy staring at the Black Ranger). David Yost, the actor who played Billy, talks about the homophobic abuse he suffered from producers and crew members on the show, as well as his stint in a "Pray The Gay Away" program. The video is kind of sad to watch, but it does have a happy ending. Watch it below:


Wednesday, August 25, 2010

In Memory Of Baby Girl...



I can't believe it's almost been 10 years since Aaliyah died in a plane crash. I can remember waking up early Sunday morning and turning on the TV to hear the news that she'd died the night before. I think part of the reason Aaliyah's death was so shocking to everyone in our generation is because she was the first R&B performer we'd all grown up with to pass so suddenly. What I loved about Aaliyah, besides her music, was how secure she was in her identity as an artist. She understood her voice and how to use it, and created her own musical sound and visual sense, with her dark shades and all black clothing. She had a sense of mystery, something that is extremely hard for artists to pull off in today's world. I still wonder what kind of music or movies she would be doing now. Rest in peace Aaliyah. Take a look at a few of my favorite Aaliyah cuts(there are so many to choose from) below:














Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Dawn Of The Evangelicals!

H/t Rod 2.0:

Imagine you and your boyfriend are in your house, doing some completely mundane activity like washing dishes or laying out on the couch watching TV together. All of sudden one of you looks out the window and sees about 10 or 12 people, dressed in their Sunday best with big hats and three-piece suits, shouting Bible passages and praying for your sinful, gay soul. For seven years straight. Well for a gay couple in Cananda this wasn't a dream but a real, attack-of-the-evangelicals style nightmare, courtesy of Highfield Road Gospel Hall. Others in the neighborhood confronted the group, and eventually got them to leave. According to resident Geoff Skelding, who captured the incident on camera:

"This is a group from a church at the end of my street. Apparently they have been grouping in front of a gay couple's house and reading their bible loudly for the past 7 years. They may have also driven a lesbian couple from the area as well by doing the same thing. Tonight most of our neighbours came out and were successful in getting them to leave. The people who go to that church don't even live in our area! Police came by shortly thereafter."

Watch the video below:

Yuko Yamashita: The Hair Straightening Maker

Yuko Hair Straightening is a product that was launched in Japan in 1996 by a hairstylish, salon owners, and entrepreneurs woman named Yuko Yamashita. He started his business because he had often heard complaints from women who are unhappy with their hair.
The most often heard is how the client should do her hair every morning, but once exposed to just a little rain water directly back to look frizzy and messy again! Yuko only one desire, namely that his client had straight hair, healthy and beautiful, without having to busy to spend long hours each day arranging.
Of course not surprised when finally the Yuko Hair Straightening products dominate the market for more than ten years. Wow! Yes, as long as was then that he dedicated his life to helping the women get straight hair with a perfect, flawless, and so shiny. Yuko is also not just a beauty expert, educator, but also the inspiration behind some hair straightening products are now widely found in various beauty salons.

Monday, August 23, 2010

"Thug" Workouts

If you into getting in shape but can't/don't want to join a gym, these "thug workout" videos, made by the Ruff Ryders, are pretty informative. But if you just feel like looking at some eye candy, then sit back, press mute(unless you want to hear the generic music in the background) click play, and let the show begin below: