Top 10 Popular DSLRS

1. Canon EOS Rebel T1i
2. Nikon D90 DX
3. Canon EOS 50D
4. Canon Digital Rebel XSi
5. Nikon D5000
6. Nikon D3000
7. Canon EOS 7D
8. Nikon D300S
9. Pentax K-7
10. Olympus Evolt E520

Movie Pick : 3 Idiots (Hindi - 2009) - 4 / 5

A must watch if you are a Hindi Movie fan...
Its a mocary of Indian Engg education...

I have only one concern over the story...
Why it took 2 idiots and Pia(Kareena Kapoor) to find the third one post college 5 years...
they could hve taken the addr from the college as Pia's father is college principal...would hve been so easy...but as they say...thts how bollywood makes movies...:)...but a true movie...definately to touch ur hearts...

Movie Pick : See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) - 3.5/5

Wally (Richard Pryor) is blind; Dave (Gene Wilder) is deaf. When a man is murdered outside the newsstand where they work, the police collar these two unlikely buddies as the main suspects. Wally and Dave are sprung from jail by Kirgo (Kevin Spacey) and Eve (Joan Severance), two criminals posing as lawyers who certainly have something other than their clients' best interests in mind. Arthur Hiller directs this lighthearted comedy.

Traveling with a 2-3 year old tips...

A vacation is no treat with a screaming toddler or young kids in tow.
Here are the best advices i found over the net....

High-Flying Advice

. Travel off-peak
. Reserve seats when you book.
. Bring your child's car seat.
. Preboard the seat, not the baby.
. Check your stroller at the gate before boarding.
. Adjust your toddler's nap schedule so he will sleep on the plane.
. Dress your child in easily removable layers.
. Be on the alert for ear pain.
. Keep drinks close at hand.
. Change diapers in the rear.

On the Road Again

. Time it right - Start around nap time.
. Entertain your child - Sit with him.
. Limit driving time to six hours a day - Take break every 2 hours.
. Protect your child from the sun- Apply sunscreen and Window shades.

Happy Holidays....

Little Kids, Big Mouths

Just read this wounderful article on Parents.com...
This is exactly what we are experiencing at home with our son...

Inappropriate Comments

When a child's verbal skills really start to kick in, usually around age 2 1/2 or 3, he'll share her thoughts on anything and everything. That's good. But we never know when she's going to say something offensive or humiliating to another person. And whether it happens on the street ("Why can't that man walk?") or in line at the supermarket ("That woman is so fat!"), we're the one who has to try to clean up a messy situation.

Although it's tempting to blame the child -- or our parenting -- for this behavior, experts say we shouldn't. Toddlers and preschoolers aren't willfully being mean or insensitive.

"Young kids are simply flexing their 'look-what-I-notice' muscles," explains Betsy Brown Braun, author of Just Tell Me What to Say. "When something seems different from the norm, that's noteworthy to them." Think of it this way: These inappropriate comments are actually the product of a curious and very literal mind, one that hasn't learned how to be tactful or express empathy. So when the child lets a remark slip, avoid shushing or shaming him, as this will make him think it's wrong to ask questions or make observations, says Lynne Kenney, PsyD, a pediatric psychologist and family coach in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nor should you make him apologize without explaining why, or he'll conclude that "I'm sorry" is an empty phrase. It is your job, though, to help your child think before he speaks and learn how to observe the people around him without passing judgment -- gifts he can use forever. Since developing an internal monologue takes time and practice, it pays to start when your child is still a toddler. As he gets older, those innocent remarks will seem less and less excusable -- and will be an increasingly bad reflection on you. In the meantime, follow this blueprint for handling awkward moments: Respond softly to your child's cringe-worthy comment or question; do what you can to make the victim feel better; then discuss with your child in private how to be considerate of people's feelings.

A Funny Cool Maths Trick

Here is what has to be done...

. Think of a number between one and 10.
• Multiply that number by nine.
• Add the digits of your answer.
• Subtract five.
• Figure out the letter of the alphabet that matches your number. One equals A, two equals B and so on.
• Think of a country that starts with that letter.
• Pick the last letter of that country's name.
• Think of an animal that starts with that letter.
• Pick the last letter of that animal's name.
• Think of a color that starts with that letter.
• Now think of the country, animal and color all at once.

This pretends to read the volunteer's mind for a moment.
The answer is --

"But there are no orange kangaroos in Denmark."

The trick is that for any number between one and 10 that is multiplied by nine, the digits always add up to nine. Doing the math correctly will always give the volunteer the letter D. Most people asked to think of a country that starts with D will think of Denmark. Similarly, most people asked to think of an animal that starts with K will think of a kangaroo. Finally, most people will think of orange when asked to think of a color that starts with O. Of course, there can be people who will not think this...but 98% cases it works...

When my son has Temper Tantrums...

Its a nightmare when we I am at some public place and have to handle that big tantrum...

They are said to be more common in the toddlers and preschoolers.
There are lots of scenarios for tantrums to arise for my son

•When he is unable to get his message across, a breakdown occurs...he'll start shouting screaming etc.
•Sometimes he may not know what he wants -- he could be tired or hungry or just plain bored.
•trying something for the first time -- tying shoes for example, and just can't figure it out.
•He could just be having a bad day,didn't like food at day care or didn't like the activity that was going on.

Several other reasons upset him often...

what best works...
* Ignoring him for a while
* Changing the topic or situation

It gets worse if we yell at him or explain in the middle of his tantrum...after a while it passes...

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts

Courage…is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life, with all its sorrows, is good; that everything is meaningful, even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow....


Just read a short story by an anonymus authur over the net on courage...

Not long ago I stopped by a local playground to watch a Little League baseball game. To get myself up to speed, I asked one of the youngsters what the score was. “We’re behind 16 to nothing,” he answered. “I must say you don’t seem discouraged,” I said. “Why is that?” “Discouraged?” said the boy. “Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t even been up to bat yet.” (so keep swinging, it's not over yet!)

Capturing Family Photos...The perfect way..

Just read this article on http://digital-photography-school.com....a great one
In short.......

1. Let the Family know you'll be taking pictures
2. Dont let them know when you'll be taking photos
3. Use A Long Lens – If you have options, choose a 80mm lens, or slightly longer.
4. Focus On The Eyes
5. Hang Out In The Kitchen
6. Have Fun :)

if butterflies in my stomach were cows I could open a dairy farm

If butterflies in my stomach were cows I could open a dairy farm...This is a dialouge that I heard watching the last Movie Pick update I j ust posted...The World's Fastest Indian...The moment I heard it ...it just kind of glued to me...

The apprehension to do something new...something big...gives so many butterflies in the stomatch...ooooppppss :)

Movie pick : The World's Fastest Indian (2005) - 4/5

This fact-based drama stars Anthony Hopkins as quirky New Zealander Burt Munro, a 67-year-old grandfather who flies across Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats and blazes into the record books at 183.586 mph on his customized Indian Scout motorcycle. Set in 1967, the film is the second pairing of Hopkins and writer-director Roger Donaldson; the duo also collaborated on the seafaring epic The Bounty (1984).

Movie Pick : Conspiracy Theory (1997) -3/5

Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson), a New York City cab driver who moonlights as a conspiracy theorist, puts his life in danger when crooked government officials set out to silence him. An attorney named Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts) might be able to help him, as she tries to unravel a mysterious murder that could be connected to Fletcher's theory. Richard Donner directs and Patrick Stewart co-stars.

Movie Pick : Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - 3/5

A nice story about parents separation and its effect on the child....

Ted (Dustin Hoffman) is a career-driven yuppie -- until he finds out his dissatisfied wife (Meryl Streep) is leaving him and their 6-year-old son. But just as Ted begins to love being a full-time parent, his wife reappears to reclaim the boy. Poignant and beautifully acted, this cinematic tearjerker swept the 1979 Academy Awards, winning Oscars for Hoffman and Streep in addition to Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay honors.

Windows 7

Installed Windows 7 on one of my Laptops, replacing Windows Vista. Used Custom install instead of upgrade and the installation was a breeze ... no issues. First impression on Windows 7 is cool ... feels much better that Windows Vista.

Movie Pick : Are We There Yet? (2005) - 4/5

A great Family Comedy...and very Naughty kids...

Play Preview Hoping to impress foxy divorcée Suzanne Kingston (Nia Long), ladies' man Nick Persons (Ice Cube) offers to drive her children, Kevin (Philip Bolden) and Lindsey (Aleisha Allen), 350 miles for a reunion in Vancouver. But unwary Nick isn't prepared for what the mischievous duo has in store for him. Turns out they've got a battle-tested plan geared to chase off any guy who tries to start a relationship with their mother.

Movie Pick : What About Bob? (1991) - 3/5

A light comedy sure to make you feel relaxed...

Determined to receive treatment, Bob Wiley (Bill Murray), a neurotic New Yorker struggling with a host of paralyzing phobias, follows his psychiatrist on vacation in this quirky family comedy. Pompous shrink Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) tries to get rid of the unwanted patient, but Bob ingratiates himself with Marvin's family. Soon Marvin's wife and children, charmed by Bob's childlike enthusiasm, start to think Bob is more fun than Marvin.

Interesting Facts about "INDIA"

• India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history.

• Chess was invented in India.

• Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies, which originated in India.

• The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C.

• India is the largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.

• The game of Snakes & Ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'.

• The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.

• India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world.

• The largest employer in the world is the Indian Railways, employing over a million people.

• Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The Father of Medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.

• India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake.

• Bhaskaracharya rightly calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the Sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. According to his calculation, the time taken by the Earth to orbit the Sun was 365.258756484 days.

• The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, long before the European mathematicians.

• Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world
(Source: Gemological Institute of America).

• India exports software to 90 countries.

• There are 300,000 active mosques in India, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world.

• The largest religious building in the world is Angkor Wat, a Hindu Temple in Cambodia built at the end of the 11th century.

• The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6 million (US) to the temple everyday.

• Martial Arts were first created in India, and later spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries.

• Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.

Movie Pick : The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - 4/5

What a heart melter...a must watch...I was almost in tears....

Will Smith earned an Oscar nomination for an inspiring performance opposite his real-life son Jaden in this tearjerker about a struggling single parent who's determined to build a better life for his family. Chris Gardner (Smith) is smart and talented, but his dead-end salesman job barely pays the bills. When he and his son are evicted, they face trying times as a desperate Chris accepts an unpaid internship at a stock brokerage firm.

Movie Pick : Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) - 3/5

A good light comedy with a few refereshing scenes...

This classic fish-out-of-water comedy romp stars Tim Allen ("Home Improvement") as an uptight New York exec, who pursues his soon-to-be ex-wife (JoBeth Williams) to South America and returns to the big city with the son he never knew he had -- a son raised in a tribal village in Brazil. Armed with only his blowgun, the 13-year-old Mimi-Siku (Sam Huntington) discovers the world outside his jungle home is indeed a strange11 place.

Rating - 3/5