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Facebook Trick : Play Pranks with your Facebook Friends

// July 17th, 2010 // View Comments // Fun, Web World // Written by sandeephegde

I just found a interesting facebook trick over the internet and sharing the same with you. This trick helps you to play pranks with your facebook friends just by updating your status. All that matters is a link, which make people fool :)

Post your Status with this link :

http://facebook.com/profile.php?=73322363

Just try it out Yourself. Whenever a person is Logged into his facebook account, when this link is accessed, this will redirect the person to his Own Profile Page.

So you could add your Status Message like this ,

“I just love this person so much. http://facebook.com/profile.php?=73322363″

Upon reading the status message your friends will be obviously curious to know who that person is ! Some times they don’t even realize they have been fooled and start asking questions :)

Note :

  • While sharing the link on your wall, don’t forget to remove the Thumbnail linked with it.
  • Post the status with a plain text and the link.

I have personally tried out this trick and simply love it. Hope you people will also have fun with this trick . Share your Comments :)

Credits : Siddharth Raman

Web 3.0 – Adding meaning to the web

// June 27th, 2010 // View Comments // Web World // Written by sandeephegde

WordPress 3.0 Released !

// June 25th, 2010 // View Comments // Wordpress // Written by sandeephegde

Arm your vuvuzelas: WordPress 3.0, the thirteenth major release of WordPress and the culmination of half a year of work by 218 contributors, is now available for download (or upgrade within your dashboard). Major new features in this release include a sexy new default theme called Twenty Ten. Theme developers have new APIs that allow them to easily implement custom backgrounds, headers, shortlinks, menus (no more file editing), post types, and taxonomies. (Twenty Ten theme shows all of that off.) Developers and network admins will appreciate the long-awaited merge of MU and WordPress, creating the new multi-site functionality which makes it possible to run one blog or ten million from the same installation. As a user, you will love the new lighter interface, the contextual help on every screen, the 1,217 bug fixes and feature enhancements, bulk updates so you can upgrade 15 plugins at once with a single click, and blah blah blah just watch the video :)

Nokia Morph – The Nano Mobile !

// May 5th, 2010 // View Comments // Gadgets, Tech // Written by sandeephegde

I was just looking around the web today, and stumbled upon a amazing concept from Nokia. It is all about the future of mobile technologies, the future of nano technologies… Nano Mobile… Spend some time and read more… Its just amazing !!!

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Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, 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 being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) – nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.

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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

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In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced. All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.

Read More at http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia/research/demos/the-morph-concept and share your comments below !

Going Mac…

// April 28th, 2010 // View Comments // Gadgets, Tech // Written by sandeephegde

I got a new Apple MacBook few days ago. Apple MacBook is obviously one of the best gadgets I have brought in my life. It’s sleek, stylish and functional. The screen is GORGOUS and latest HD Videos are simply stunning on Apple MacBook. The performance is super FAST, with startup and shut down times incredibly quick. Snow Leopard is joy to use with some cosmetic touches. I’m 100% happy with this purchase.

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It feels good to work on my Apple MacBook and enjoying time with it! Apple is Apple, nothing can be compared to it. Apple has lot of special things and you will feel that if you use those.

While I’m learning to use Apple MacBook, I would love to share the same with my readers. I have already started taking screenshots of all the stuffs I do on Apple MacBook, may be installing a software, or just customizing the Apple MacBook for your taste. I will be starting a new series of articles on my blog – Mac Tutorials.

If you need to know anything more about Apple MacBook, you can drop  me a comment.

Lockerz – An Innovative Rewards Portal

// April 14th, 2010 // View Comments // Cool Sites, Freebies, Making Money, Web World // Written by sandeephegde

I recently signed up for an innovative rewards portal named as Lockerz.com I really loved this site, and the concept behind the site. Before I signed up I have almost ensured that it is not yet another scam. Here I go with the details about Lockerz :

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Lockerz is an invitation-only website created to connect members through commerce, content and social networking. Once invited, you’ll be able to watch exclusive video, buy great products, discover new music, play games, and connect with friends. You’ll be able to do this all in one place, AND you’ll get rewarded for just doing the things you love. When you watch a video, play a game, or even log in, you’ll earn Pointz (or “PTZ”) Lockerz own form of currency. Turn around and redeem your PTZ for incredible merchandise, unique experiences and exclusive deals and sales.

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Lockerz has partnered with thousands of the best brands and stores. Lockerz is offering you the latest and greatest in every category – electronics, designer gear, stylish accessories, sports equipment, and more. Members will soon be able to purchase digital assets such as music, videos, art, and decals.

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How it works

You can earn Lockerz points in three ways:

1. Logging in each day.

2. Answering the question of the day.

3. Referring new members.

For example, in the four days only, I watched some 15 videos which yielded 2 points each.  All this for a grand total of 30pts!  What does this all mean? Well, I can already redeem many videos games such as GTA4, which is priced at 25pts!

Does Lockerz ship Internationally?

Yes. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for any incoming taxes or duties into your country if your country does not deem a free prize as a gift.

Is Lockerz.com a legitimate website?

As a testament to the legitimacy of Lockerz.com, its CEO, Kathy Savitt, used to be Vice President at Amazon.com and the CMO at American Eagle. Lockerz.com major financial contributors is Liberty Media, which owns a major part of Time Warner, which is the firm that supports Bodybuilding.com and QVC.

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Currently, Lockerz is in beta and access is invitation only.

To get an invite:

1) Please subscribe to my blog!
I only get a certain number of invites per day, and want to focus on rewarding my loyal readers.

2) Follow me on Twitter.com/sandeephegde

3) Please send me an twit @sandeephegde. I’ll make sure to double check with my email subscription list to insure that you’ve subscribed to my blog.

IMPORTANT: If you submitted your email on the Official Lockerz.com website, you need to enter in a different email address here. Why? Because Lockerz will not let people invite you on the email you submitted to them.

IMPORTANT: Please check your Spam/Junk Folder because sometimes the Lockerz Invite is mistakenly put there.

As I have said Before I signed up I have almost ensured that it is not yet another scam. I believe this system will workout of many of you too. Let me know your views/comments on Lockerz.com

Birthday Giveaways

// March 28th, 2010 // View Comments // Freebies, My Zone // Written by sandeephegde

Its March 28th ! It’s my Birthday ! Its the day many of you were awaiting ! Its the day to announce the the winners for huge birthdays giveaways !

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Contest 1 : Facebook Ads Voucher GiveAway

The winner is: Brian Montez

Contest 2 : Google Adwords Voucher give away

The winner is: Deepi

Contest 3 : Free Domain Name give away

The winners are as follows :

* balachandra

* glf

* indocontest

* dementia

* vmsun22

* brillie

* vernx

* dhadha

* akira07

* theblogshy

Hearty congratulations to all the winners :)

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Note :

All winners are requested to contact me at the earliest to receive their freebies :)

Domain Name winners need to redeem the domain name before March 31st. So contact me at the earliest on my twitter profile at http://www.twitter.com/sandeephegde

Saffron – Simple Buddypress Theme

// March 26th, 2010 // View Comments // Web World, Wordpress // Written by sandeephegde

My BuddyPress child theme series continuous after my first BuddyPress theme Gradient.

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Safrron is an simple Buddypress theme. Saffron Buddypress themes makes your site cooler to the eyes of your visitors!  Sharing Saffron theme with the  community by releasing it with open source license. The theme is officially approved by WordPress and available for download at http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/saffron

Minimum Requirements  :

* WordPress 2.92

* Buddypress 1.2

(If the requirements are not met, you may get errors)

Installing the Theme:

Method 1:

* Login into your wordpress backend.

* Go to Appearance -–> Add New Themes

* Select Search by “Author” and type “sandeephegde”

* Choose “Saffron” theme and click on Install

* Activate the theme and you are done !

Method 2:

* Upload “Saffron” theme to your wp-content/themes/ directory

* Login into your wordpress backend.

*  Go to SiteAdmin –>Themes and Enable this theme

*Go to Appearance –> Themes –> Activate Saffron theme.

Customizing Header:

Once you have installed the Saffron theme you may require to change the default buddypress header. To change the header image follow this instructions:

* Download the theme

* Edit header.png (included in theme) as per to your requirement.

* Login to you wordpress backend

* Go to Appearance –> Custom Header

* Upload the header.png file. Also choose to “HIDE TEXT”

* You are done !

For further customization of the theme you may need to digg into the css codes !

Download Theme Now !


If you liked my work, please consider some donations, which shall assist my education.

Please provide your feedback on this theme by commenting below :)

Gradient – A Beautiful Buddypress Theme

// March 23rd, 2010 // View Comments // Web World, Wordpress // Written by sandeephegde

Finally I’m into development of WordPress / Buddypress themes ! It is said that necessity is the mother of all inventions. Nevertheless there are rarely few themes available for Buddypress driven WordPress sites. I’m with buddypress right from its initial stages of development. The recent version of Buddypress 1.2 changed hell lot of things. All these things forced me to build a own child themes for the sites I was developing.

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Gradient ! My first Buddypress child theme. As the name says it has an gradient type design. The gradient looks simply awesome with bluish color. I built this theme for one of the site I was developing. Sharing the same with community by release it with open source license. the themes is officially approved by wordpress and available for download at http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/gradient

Minimum Requirements  :

* WordPress 2.92

* Buddypress 1.2

(If the requirements are not met, you may get errors)

Installing the Theme:

Method 1:

* Login into your wordpress backend.

* Go to Appearance -–> Add New Themes

* Select Search by “Author” and type “sandeephegde”

* Choose “Gradient” theme and click on Install

* Activate the theme and you are done !

Method 2:

* Upload “Gradient” theme to your wp-content/themes/ directory

* Login into your wordpress backend.

*  Go to SiteAdmin –>Themes and Enable this theme

*Go to Appearance –> Themes –> Activate Gradient theme.

Customizing Header:

Once you have installed the Gradient theme you may require to change the default buddypress header. To change the header image follow this instructions:

* Download the theme

* Edit header.png (included in theme) as per to your requirement.

* Login to you wordpress backend

* Go to Appearance –> Custom Header

* Upload the header.png file. Also choose to “HIDE TEXT”

* You are done !

For further customization of the theme you may need to digg into the css codes !

Download Theme Now !

If you liked my work, please consider some donations, which shall assist my education.

Please provide your feedback on this theme by commenting below :)

Happy Ugadi

// March 16th, 2010 // View Comments // My Zone // Written by sandeephegde

WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS UGADI.

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“Yuga Yugadi Kaledaru,
Yugadi Marali Baruthide
Hosa Varushake, Hosa Harushake
Hosathu Hosathu Tarutide…”

The Song of Yugadi by D.R. Bendre

I’ve mentioned only a part of the song. Here goes the meaning of the whole song in English.
“Ages after ages,
Millennium after millennium,
The Yugadi keeps on coming!
Bringing with it new joy
of the new year and of a new life.
I can hear the melody of the love-struck beetle,
on the golden lush fields.
As the Yugadi fills my ‘neem’-filled life
with the aroma of a tender flower,
renewing the magic of the Master!
As the green leaves of Mango,
in all their magnificence,
wait for the arrow of Kama,
I can see the fleet of parrots,
camouflaged amidst the leaves, rejoicing
and singing the sweet music of a great harvest.”

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According to the Hindu Mythology, it is believed that Lord Brahma created the Universe on this day and hence the name YUGADI, which means ‘Beginning of an era’.

This year it is called the Vikrutinama- Samvathsara. ವಿಕೃತಿನಾಮ ಸಂವತ್ಸರ

For Hindus, there are two types of calendar:Chandramana(lunar) calendar and Souramana(solar) calendar. Those who follow the Chandramana (lunar) calendar, the festival of Ugadi heralds the beginning of a New Year, celebrated on the first day of the month of Chaitra. The festival marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with the change in moon’s orbit.

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The specialty of Ugadi is that on this day, people partake a mixture of Neem flowers and jaggery. They offer the mixture, which symbolizes the fact that life is a combination of happy and sorrowful events and both should be treated equally, to relatives, friends and neighbors.

ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗು ಯುಗಾದಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು. ಸರ್ವೇಜನೊ ಸುಕಿನೊಭವಂತು.

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