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Beautiful Life is an online magazine dedicated to all aspects of design, featuring interesting and unique information about creative design, beautiful art and luxury lifestyle. There are a number of excellent design samples, such as a digital mechanic clock that displays time in a very unusual way. With every single minute, a few of the small bars in the numbers move or spread over the black surface to disappear in the frame, while the rest regroup to show the current time. Another one is an interesting "smart" house featuring full automation and ability of independent existence. It has roof covered with solar panels, it can collect fresh water from rains, it has toilets that are connected to the compost container in the basement, where all the organic waste will be converted into clean, dry compost that needs to be removed only twice a year. All functions of the house are monitored by an array of sensors, and regulated by a house brain that can be controlled trough any l...

It is hard to deny the fact that there is a fine line between design and beauty. An object that has a clever design is undoubtedly an object of beauty, at least in all things natural. Take a shell for example. It has a beautiful structure with all the high and low areas of curvature; or take a flower that has spellbinding vigour! If you are one of those who thinks comparison of design with natural things is futile, then think again. Aren’t human beings natural? Don’t we derive our every inspiration from nature? People at Yanko Design have been working hard, designing better and beautiful things. Browsing through products on their store, I found it difficult to determine which one was an actual product and which one was conceptual. It is recommended to browse through their RANDOM DESIGN section on the homepage. Technorati Tags: yanko design , beautiful design , design for beauty , screwdriver handle , futuristic vaio , futuristic designs , functional and beautiful designs , futuris...

Microsoft Research WorldWide Telescope is one of a kind software. It acts as a virtual window to the earth and space using a number of telescopes scattered throughout and around our planet. According to its website it is specially targeted towards students and educators; but everyone is invited to take a look at the wonders of our universe, and of course our home. Technorati Tags: microsoft research , microsoft technology , students aid , astronomy software , worldwide telescope , telescope client , virtual telescope client , web based telescope , earth and space , revolutionary software

There's a calm surrender to the rush of day When the heat of the rolling world can be turned away An enchanted moment, and it sees me through It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you And can you feel the love tonight It is where we are It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer That we got this far And can you feel the love tonight How it's laid to rest It's enough to make kings and vagabonds Believe the very best There's a time for everyone if they only learn That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors When the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours Technorati Tags: oscar winning song , disney songs , great animated movie songs , the lion king ost , elton john , tim rice , best of elton john , hit singles , best original song , elton john grammy

This is an addictive source to create a barcode of your name. Just enter your name in the DATA TO ENCODE field and click Submit . Or, if you are curious enough, feel free to try out various settings. I generated a barcode for Pushmind Publishing. Above is a classic 2D barcode; but encoding is not limited to this. There are other methods of encoding, such as the QR Code below, again for Pushmind Publishing. While you’re at it, why not find out how much does your barcode really worth ? Technorati Tags: barcode yourself , online barcode generator , online qr code generator , barcode of your name , barcode your product , types of visual encoding , visual encoding , classic 2d barcode , hip encoding techniques , qr code for product

Billions of bilious blue blistering barnacles! This collection is splendid but not meant for some raggle-taggle ruminants . Lily-livered landlubbers need not see it unless they are megacycle pyromaniacs. To think of it, Captain Haddock is definitely not a miserable molecule of mildew , neither does he like miserable blundering barbecued blister but on second thoughts, ten thousand thundering typhoons is a different story - one that might change your mind into looking this list. Diplodocus , cushion-footed quadrupeds and iconoclasts are most welcome; and bring some sea-gherkins or saucy tramps while you're at it . Technorati Tags: billions of blue blistering barnacles , raggle-taggle ruminants , lily-livered landlubbers , megacycle pyromaniacs , miserable molecule of mildew , miserable blundering barbecued blister , ten thousand thundering typhoons , diplodocus , cushion-footed quadrupeds , iconoclasts , sea-gherkins , saucy tramps , captian haddock's curses , captain...

Extraordinary it does sound, but did you know that in Illinois, you may be arrested for speaking English ? Instead, make sure that you speak American the next time you visit Chicago! Sound interesting? Welcome to the list of bizarre laws in the US of A. Alaska – Whispering in someone’s ear while he’s moose hunting is prohibited. California – You may not eat an orange in your bathtub. Florida – If you tie an elephant to a parking meter, you must pay the same parking fee as you would for a vehicle. Hawaii – All residents may be fined for not owning a boat. Illinois – It is illegal to speak English. The officially recognized language is “American.” Kentucky – Every citizen is required to take a shower once a year. Massachusetts – No gorilla is allowed in the backseat of any car. Michigan – A woman may not cut her own hair without her husband’s permission. Nevada – It’s illegal for men with moustaches to kiss women. New York – While riding in an elevator, you must talk to no on...

Girls are cool too, in their own peculiar way, but someone (probably a guy) has gone over a lot of trouble to create this great list. I just wished I knew who wrote the original list. If you are the one then tell me and I’ll link back to you: A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. At least a few belches are expected and tolerated. Car mechanics tell you the truth. Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25 relatives, on December 24th, in 45 minutes. Dry cleaners and hair cutters don't rob you blind. Everything on your face stays its original colour. Gray hair and wrinkles only add character. If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just might become lifelong friends. If someone forgets to invite you to something, he or she can still be your friend. Phone Conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. Same work...more pay. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. Wedding dress - $2,000. T...

The following poem is said to be a plagiarised version of an original piece written by Gene Ziegler in 1994 with the original title A Grandchild's Guide to Using Grandpa's Computer . According to a furious Gene who found that some guy stole his creation, he explained in his website (now down): Unfortunately, the internet being what it is, some scoundrel whose editing skills exceeded his or her ethical standards edited the poem, reduced it by half, removed my name, and re-circulated it under the title If Dr. Seuss were a Technical Writer , attributed to the ever prolific Anonymous . If a packet hits a pocket on a socket on a port, and the bus is interrupted as a very last resort, and the address of the memory makes your floppy disk abort, then the socket packet pocket has an error to report. If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dash, and the double clicking icon puts your window in the trash, and your data is corrupted 'cause the index doesn't hash, then ...

The Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps in nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities. Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices: Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we live Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension Built-in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller, longer lasting and faster to charge Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us, empowering us to make better choices In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a...

Nissan Leaf makes a statement in ecological driving experience. If you consider yourself a responsible consumer and on seriously thinking of buying a new car, then get yourself the Leaf. Give some credit to the designers and builders, and do yourself a favour. Sorry, my mistake. Give some credit to the designers and builders, and do mother nature a favour. After all, Nissan Leaf is nature friendly requires low maintenance has lesser cost to operate is ideal for city lifestyle Or maybe, just watch the demo this time, and commit yourself to buying a green car in the future! Technorati Tags: nissan , leaf , nissan leaf , ecological driving , eco vehicle , zero emission , greener earth , nature-friendly , environment-friendly vehicle , automotive pioneers , japanese engineering , rechargeable cars , battery powered personal vehicle , road transport

Jack Byrnes is wondering what sort of parents would name their son Gaylord Focker, and before giving his daughter's hands to the son, he wants to meet such parents. So Jack takes out his ultra-sophisticated personal RV for a trip to visit the Fockers in Miami.  Greg cancels the already-made airlines reservation. Pam carries her little nephew L.J. and Dina packs her bags. Hence the journey begins. When they arrive in Miami it's a nightmare for jack, and it doesn't take him days to decide what he should do... to try to discontinue his daughter's relationship with Greg. He tries everything under the Sun to make Greg appear unfit for Pam, but only if he knew his daughter Pam was pregnant! By setting a whirlwind of events and confusions, Meet the Fockers does well to give a full-stop to what had begun in Meet the Parents . Technorati Tags: gaylord focker , pam byrnes , robert deniro , cia jack , jack byrnes , meet the parents , ben stiller , family comedy , comedy movie ,...

Back in the late eighties and early nineties I remembered as a kid, the taste of vegetables and meat and even rice. They tasted so wonderful! As years went by, the taste was forgotten. Every year I tried newer dishes from different cultures in different restaurants in different countries, thus eliminating my childhood taste buds entirely. At least that was what I had thought, that is, until last week. As I was sifting through stuffs in the messy store-room downstairs I got hold of a cooking utensil, the pressure cooker! I wanted to try it but it needed a hard proper cleaning before making it usable; but the temptation was too strong, and after three hours of cleaning, the cooker was fit to cook. The first thing I tried was rice. It tasted wonderful and needless to say, revived my childhood taste-buds. In the coming days, it was curry chicken, followed by vegetables of all sorts – radish, broccoli, cabbage, legumes, asparagus – you name it. My gastronomic system was beyond doubt, sat...

Dark is the night, I can weather the storm Never say die, I’ve been down this road before I’ll never quit, I’ll never lay down See I promised myself I would never let me down So I’ll never give up, never give in Never let a ray of doubt slip in And if I fall, I’ll never fade, I’ll just get up and try again Never lose hope, never lose faith There’s much too much at stake Upon myself I must depend I’m not looking for a place ashore, I’m gonna win Won’t stop me now, there’s still a ways to go Some way somehow, whatever it takes I know I’ll never quit, I’ll never go down I’ll make sure they remember my name 100 years from now When it’s all said and done My once in a lifetime won’t be back again Now is the time, for me to stand Here is my chance, that’s why i So I’ll never give up, never give in Never let a ray of doubt slip in And if I fall, I’ll never fade, I’ll just get up and try again Never lose hope, never lose faith There’s much too much at stake Upon myself I must depend I’m n...

Today, Google is the most powerful search engine on the planet. Billions of people google for all kinds of information they need, for activities ranging from doing homework to finding a restaurant nearby. Albeit a powerful one, Google is not a specific-purpose but just a general-purpose search engine among a plethora of others. As you are already aware of other types of search engines, take a look at a few of them listed below: Alexa – more of a website monitor and less of a search engine; can be used to search sites. Alibaba – the largest directory of suppliers around the world. AltaVista – one of the oldest search engines. Answers – find people-centric questions and answers in a variety of topics. AnyWho – a telephone directory. AOL Search – now employs Google’s search technology. Araby – an Arabic language search engine popular in the Arab world. Ask – former AskJeeves, this is still a popular one. AskMeNow – a rising mobile search engine. Baidu – the most popular one in ...

Modding the case of a CPU is always a relaxing hobby. Take a look at these examples before trying to mod your own design. Keep in mind that a good mod goes a long way, while a bad one might attract you into changing it for the better. This is an extremely useful site for getting you started, while you might want to check this , this and this out. Technorati Tags: cpu casing , cpu , central processing unit , modding , modified cpu casing , brilliant cpu mods , geek at leisure , geek at work , case modding

Pam (a.k.a. Pamela Byrnes) and Greg (a.k.a. Gaylord Focker) like each other. Greg is on the verge of proposing to Pam, and has even made a diamond ring. Now Pam has a dad whose approval she needs before marriage. So she brings Greg along to her house for the week. Things start to get in motion right from the airport. Greg's bag is mishandled and probably lost by the airlines company, which is why he arrives at her parents' house empty-handed. He doesn't have his tooth-brush, he doesn't have his clothes, and by the end of the week, he doesn't have the important thing for which he has come to her house – her father's approval. In a series of mishaps and mumbo-jumbos, even the wedding of Pam's sister is seemingly ruined by Greg; and hence the anger of the entire Byrneses, especially that of the big Mr. Jack Byrnes, a walking, talking, stalky lie-detector and a former CIA agent. A miserable Gaylord Focker thus walks out. What happens next is your guess, unles...

Willy Bank has opened a new hotel in the heart of Las Vegas , and in the process, has broken the heart of his lifelong friend and partner Reuben . Now Reuben is taken to bed with very little hopes of recovering. When Reuben ’s friend Danny Ocean learns this truth, he once again assembles his trustees and friends for revenge with Willy Bank . With a team of twelve, Ocean makes a plan to rob Bank ’s casinos on its opening night, but there is a little problem – the casino’s security system. Equipped with advanced real-time monitoring systems and a sophisticated artificial intelligence, the Greco security system bows down only to natural disasters. So how do they work around that? You are invited to witness one of the greatest heists in the history of Las Vegas, in Ocean’s Thirteen. And while you’re at it, you might want to check out one heist up and two heist up . Technorati Tags: ocean's thirteen , ocean's 13 , danny ocean , rusty , willy bank , al pacino , heist movie ,...

Download this Media File - (Right Click) Sometimes your heart just flies to something you never encountered before. Just listen. Technorati Tags: silly little music , soft piano , soft beats , soft music with beats and piano

Is there a chance of Back to the Future 4 hitting the screens? Are they going to continue the trilogy into a quad-ro-logy or a pent-o-logy or a hex-o-logy of some sort? Since the last of the trilogy came in 1990, many fans around the world have been waiting for the next episode. It’s been eleven years, and the question is, will the fourth part ever be made? Oh! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see Doc Brown again – with one of his charming inventions, and wouldn’t you love to see Marty again in all his innocence and passion for adventure? Being a fan of the trilogy don’t you sometimes wonder why the initiatives are not being taken? Don’t you speculate now and then whenever you flip through your DVD collection, about the minute-est jokes and sequences the trilogy has to offer? Don’t you think about Biff Tannen , Griff Tannen and even about Buford ‘Mad Dog’ Tannen , all of whom hate manure? Don’t you seriously miss their adventures? I do. As Buford said it, “ Boys, we got ourselves a...

These questions are really worth considering: If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the Earth? If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? Isn't Disney World a people trap operated by a mouse? Why are they called buildings, when they're already finished? Shouldn't they be called builts? If "con" is the opposite of "pro," then what is the opposite of progress? War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left. Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural? There is a difference between wanting a job and wanting work. Why is a person that handles your money called a 'Broker'? Why does mineral water that 'has trickled through mountains for centuries' have a 'use by' date? You might also want to explore some funny notes , a poem and clever definitions as well. Technorati Tags: pun , english funny , twisted humour , english humour , magazine clips , thi...

(with a human female) To all the gentlemen for a good laugh, and to ladies with a good sense of humour, via : Are you one of those who often wonders that women say one thing and mean something else entirely different, at least in some situations? If yes, then this primary vocabulary set is a good start to learn the art of conversation. Next time, make sure that you properly understand what she is actually saying, if she utters one of the following words during conversations: Fine – This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. Five Minutes – If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five Minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. Nothing – This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. Go Ahead – This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do I...

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99, if I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh never mind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You’re not as fat as you imagine. Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing everyday that scares you. Sing. Don’t ...

How often do your good deeds go unpaid? And your bad deeds? The consequences of his actions finally crash down upon a womanizer, that force him to consider the bigger questions of his life. Alfie is a modern-day manifestation of Don Juan. His peculiar way with women causes him numerous successes with them. Blonde, brunette, red-head…you name them. Women think he is a big-time catch, and Alfie never fails to grab every opportunity of that thought. At the end of the day he is always on top. Enter Nikki. She makes Alfie feel great at first. Over the days, the charm diminishes, and eventually one rainy night she is compelled to leave Alfie forever. Clearly, Alfie is hurt from within, with high waves of regrets sweeping through him. Will Alfie overcome the pain, or will he forever wander the dark lanes of despair? It’s worth finding out. Technorati Tags: alfie , modern day don juan , womanizer , high-time womanizer , womanizer in pain , the story of alfie

A little Latin, or French is always joyful to your heart. Some most commonly used phrases along with their meaning – for your reading or writing pleasure: annus mirabilis – wonderful year bona fides – good faith; credentials carpe diem – seize the day; enjoy the present casus belli – cause justifying a war de facto – of fact; it is Deo volente – God willing ecce homo – behold man exempli gratia – for example humanum est errare – to err is human in toto – entirely; in total modus operandi – mode of operating multum in parvo – there is much in little nil admirari – wondering at nothing nolens volens – willing or not persona non grata – unwelcome person pro forma – as a matter of form; standard quod erat demonstrandum – which was demonstrated; that which was shown sine qua non – without which, nothing; it is essential tempus fugit – time flies verbatim et literatim – word for word, letter for letter Technorati Tags: useful phrases , latin phrases...

Operator : "Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your national ID number?" Customer : "Hi, I'd like to place an order." Operator : "I must have your NIDN first, sir?" Customer : "My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, it's 6102049998-45-54610." Operator : "Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive, and the phone number's 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance is 745-2302 and your cell number's 266-2566. Email address is sheehan@home.net. Which number are you calling from, sir?" Customer : "Huh? I'm at home. Where d'ya get all this information?" Operator : "We're wired into the HSS, sir." Customer : "The HSS, what is that?" Operator : "We're wired into the Homeland Security System, sir. This will add only 15 seconds to your ordering time" Customer : (Sighs) "Oh, well, I'd like to order a couple of your All-Meat...

In the afternoon, my friend and I had a conversation over the phone to meet at seven at a restaurant nearby. Since I arrived early, I decided to take a table. It’s evening now. I’m sitting in a cafe at Koteshwar . The girl across the table is seated with a confused-looking fellow, who might be in question, a worker at a local furniture-maker. They speak with a low voice, look at each other and leave. I take a few sips of the liquid the restaurant calls coffee. I think whether my stomach will get upset over this issue. I take a quick glance around, only to see the dissatisfied faces of some waiters. Are they underpaid? I try not to think over their financial inadequacy. Suddenly my friend enters view. He is a vet, and a most polite fellow. He talks with reason, and gives his personal point of view in most cases. Just as he gets seated, he mumbles a comment about a waiter’s face, “Is he underpaid?” How much I’d like to know! Our conversation turns towards cost-estimation for running...

Fujifilm, the maker of cameras and camera accessories has made available one of the first 3D cameras for sale. According to its website , the 3D camera can efficiently replicate colours with with 10 megapixel sensor. Traditional cameras have been able to shoot and display frames in two dimensions, but this one can capture a third dimension: depth. the trick is to add a second lens. While the first lens does the routine 2D work, the second lens does a magical job of capturing the inherent depth. Two separate processors, built inside, then mix the two into a composite image that can be viewed normally on a 3D LCD monitor, thereby providing a richer experience. Or if you don’t want to invest on a 3D monitor, the camera has one built-in – so there is not an actual need for that. But it’s a good idea to get one, because more digital content will eventually require 3D viewing in coming years. And did I say that the camera has a 2D shooting/viewing mode as well? With the cost of electroni...

Code from the 70s has provided an amazing wallpaper generator. It allows you to select the center position, date and time. Once you're satisfied with the results shown in the preview area, input the desired resolution and click Generate. This is a one of kind service – and is in fact the web version of Desktop Earth Online . If you want more check out the cool wallpaper generator here ; and also take a look at the calendar wallpaper generator from BigHugeLabs . Technorati Tags: incredibly earthly , wallpaper generator , cool calendars , code from the 70s , amazing wallpapers , desktop earth online , bighugelabs , calendar wallpapers , earthscape , online wallpapers

Are you writing a book? An essay? Or just a story? Or are you a student just trying to test your English language grammar skills? Welcome to the Improve Your Writing page. It provides a series of lessons about parts of speech in a simple and understandable way. Plus, it has a number of joyful tests that are interesting to take. Learn about the usage of punctuation marks and writing styles; and about some common confusions found in the English language here . Technorati Tags: grammar confusion , english grammar review , regular grammar tests , grammar fun , richness of language , grammar skills , common confusions

Abhay is a lonesome geek trying hard to grab the attention of the gorgeous Alisha. Alisha, who studies in the same college as Abhay, is completely unaware of his existence. Surprisingly enough, Alisha leaves college mid-semester never to be seen again, and Abhay is left alone with just the memories of Alisha. Fast forward seven years, and Abhay still misses Alisha desperately. Meanwhile through his post-grad years Abhay has developed a revolutionary software – the mother of all operating systems, which he wants to sell to a prospective IT company. But to Abhay’s disappointment, his software gets stolen in the process. Thus, a determined Abhay embarks to Singapore where he believes his software is taken and about to be released by a giant company. Now Abhay has but to battle against all odds to reclaim his stolen software from the company whose PR chief is none other than Alisha herself. Pyaar Impossible is a new generation story that idealizes love, passion and caring. Technorati T...

Murphy's Law ("If anything can go wrong, it will") was born at Edwards Air Force Base in 1949 at North Base. It was named after Capt. Edward A. Murphy, an engineer working on Air Force Project MX981, designed to see how much sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash. One day, after finding that a transducer was wired wrong, he cursed the technician responsible and said, "If there is any way to do it wrong, he'll find it." The contractor's project manager kept a list of "laws" which he called Murphy's Law. Over the years, many people have made their own additions, and the compilation is pretty impressive. Take a look . MURPHY'S LAW – If anything can go wrong, it will. O'TOOLE'S COMMENTARY – Murphy was an optimist. MURPHY'S FIRST COROLLARY – Nothing is as easy as it looks. MURPHY'S SECOND COROLLARY – Everything takes longer than you think. MURPHY'S THIRD COROLLARY – If there is a possibility of several thi...

Hitch is a story that happens between every boy and girl walking down the love lane. Well, not EVERY boy and girl – at least leaving the exceptions, of course! Hitch portrays the love saga of countless Alex Hitchenses and Sara Melases searching answers about the love of their lives. If you are not one of them, then pass this movie on. Will Smith plays the mysterious Hitch, the love guru, aka, the date doctor, that every guy craves for finding – because Hitch is a magician of girls! He is popular as a person who can guide them in getting the girl they want. At the centre of the story, Eva Mendes plays Sara, the workaholic gossip columnist for The Daily Standard. Hitch creates, tutors and follows the rule that every girl can be swept off her feet in any given day; whereas Sara is the stubborn beauty who just doesn’t believe in love. Hitch is the chemistry between these extremes – a chemistry that searches for a balanced reaction, indeed! Love stories need not be your forte, Hitch is ju...

A quick fact now and then is a fun thing to know. Needless to say, interesting facts can be shared at parties, at chit-chats, and during gather-ups! Just think how cool it would sound if you knew that: Because of the angle that the oesophagus enters the stomach, horses are physically unable to vomit. Picky linguists will tell you that the feminine version of “dude” is “dudine,” not “dudette.” The first documented bank notes came from China. The bills were one-foot-square pieces of white deerskin with colourful borders, and were used as early as 118 BC. Wilbur and Orville weren’t the only Wright Brothers. They had two older brothers, Reuchlin and Lorin, plus a younger sister, Katharine. In 1759, Arthur Guinness leased St James’s Gate brewery (where they brew Guinness) for 9,000 years for 45 pounds a year. Aluminium used to be so hard to produce that it was valued higher than gold. Napoleon III even had all of his fine cutlery made of aluminium. These, and a lot of other facts we...

URL shortening is massively popular in recent years, and needless to say, you encounter at least a few shortened URL’s daily. Is the phenomenon just a passing phase, like a child tearing off the crust of bread, or is there something more to it? In recent years, microblogging sites such as Twitter and Tumblr have emerged as strong links in the chain of social networking. Albeit popular, they pose a grand question – one of usability! For instance, what purpose can Twitter serve, with a look that forever stares blandly on your face with a text-box asking you that eternally profound question – what are you doing? Please, can you answer it in exactly 140 character? When Twitter started out, it was meant to be a fun mobile application but today it has become a necessity for social network marketing. Not quite what the founders had in mind! And thus with online marketing, Twitter now has proved itself worthwhile, which is why, marketers use it so much. With a limited space of 140 character...