Apple OS X Lion – Another Leap for Apple
With a series of astonishingly innovative products, Apple is now expected for technological leaps that are out of this world and they can serve to leave technological giants, across the globe, with yet another new area to explore and benefit from.
Looking at the step-by-step uphill journey of Apple, one is compelled to think that this is the part of the world where end results are worth the arduous struggle behind them. Apple OS X Lion is yet another phenomenal leap. Starting from “Cheetah” to “Snow Leopard,” and now, “Lion,” all these operating systems by Apple hold their unique position in world of technology.
One unique element about these operating systems is their names that belong to cat family. These names say a lot about Apple’s operating systems.Cats are known for their sharpness and friendliness so are Apple’s operating systems.
Launched in 2010, OS X Lion is available in Apple’s App store now. Let’s have a look at its phenomenal features:
Multi-Touch
With multi-touch, you can now scroll and tap your screen with greater efficiency. Use not your finger but fingers to move through your screen. You can move your screen up, down, right and left with ease, gaining more control over what you do.
Full Screen Apps
You can now have multiple screen apps open at once, big picture that gives clear visibility.
Mission Control
With Mission Control, all your full-screen apps, Dashboard and spaces appear together at your screen. You can now use any of these on your desktop with a single click.
Resume
You can reopen your Apps from where you left them while closing. Now, installing software doesn’t mean that you need to close all your Apps and waste time in setting them up again.
With the above mentioned features along with multiple other options, OS X Lion is an indomitable innovation by Apple.
American Idol Winner, Scotty McCreery on Road to Failure!
American Idol controversy regarding sexism continues to exist as the tenth season of American Idol declared Scotty McCreery as the winner and couldn’t manage to clear the controversy.
Scotty McCreery, born on October 1993, was excessively praised by judges for his performances but in real he is being accused of copying famous American singer Josh Turner singing style. Jimmy Iovine, a multi award winning record producer, the in-house mentor of American Idol, also warned Scotty to bring some variations in his singing in order to become more applause worthy.
American Idol Season 10 judges have also been criticized for their wasteful use of Judges’ save on Casey Abrams. Saving such a singer made them pay when most talented and praised singer Pia Toscano was eliminated in Top 9 eliminations. Judges felt sorry because they couldn’t help her as they had already used their only option for Casey. In response to criticism, the producers of American Idol considered tweaking the voting format for season 11 and considered elimination of few judges too.
Apart from Scotty McCreery’s inability to sing diversified songs, many other winners of American Idol also suffered a failure in terms of Post-idol sales and success
As, the above mentioned statistics and classification of American Idol winners post idol sales indicates that female winners have taken a lead whereas bottom 3 winners Ruben Studdard, Lee DeWyze and Taylor Hicks experienced lowest ever post-idol sales. Moreover, the bottom three winners are mostly criticized for their stagnant way of singing.
F.C Barcelona Won UEFA Champions League 2011
Champions are back with a bang!
With all zest and zeal, the passionate Champions are back in lime light…On 28th May, 2011 the match started with indomitable enthusiasm and bubbling desire for a win in both the teams, F.C Barcelona and Manchester United. Presence of thousands of fans added flavor to this happening event.
Until the first half, both the teams stood on similar distance from victory, but soon after the break, this distance was reduced by one of the most professional and an unimpeachable soccer player of the history, Lionel Messi when he scored the second and the decisive goal for F.C Barcelona.
After an arduous fight, a third goal was placed by David Villa that marked the victory of F.C Barcelona against Manchester United. Untiring efforts, unlimited preparations and selfless support of thousands of fans finally paid off. Champions have bounced back and they have bounced back with a bang…Two Big titles this year, UEFA League Champions and La Liga Champions.
The win was celebrated as an extravaganza by the fans of F.C Barcelona. The famous open-top bus parade was conducted to relish the success and to register the moment as a memorable one in the history.
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Josep Guardiola, coach of champions, said, “Thanks so much to you all for making us feel so happy. We appreciate everyone who came out to greet us and also those who travelled with us to London. Your support through the year has been great and we hope to repeat these feats next year.”
The star of soccer, Lionel Messi said, “Long live Barca and long live Catalonia.”
It was an inspiring act of the captian, Carles Puyol, who gave Eric Abidal, the French International who has recently recovered from an operation to remove liver tumor, a chance to be the first to lift UEFA Champions League Trophy.
Fierce Diva Brittany steals ANTM Crown
America’s Next Top Model (Called as ANTM) is the world’s most watched fashion-related reality television show in which numerous beautiful women struggle for the utmost title of America’s Next Top Model and a prospect to begin their career in the modeling business. ANTM is hosted by ex-Super model, actress, director and entrepreneur Tyra Banks, who is also an executive producer and is serving as the head judge from cycle 1.
Brittany Kline (age 20), competed and won America’s Next Top Model cycle 16, in which she left behind 13 aspiring models. She blew the judges away when competition started and successfully achieved highest appreciation. In the middle of the competition, she was criticized for her rouge behavior and bullying another contestant named Alexandria, but after final warning from judges and appearance in bottom two in episode 7, she began to focus on her dream and took some of the fiercest photos in Top model history. She was also praised by fashion dictator and editor-at-large of Vouge magazine, Mr. Andre Leon Tally and Franca Sozzani (Lead editor of Vouge Italia).
On the cycle’s finale, Brittany; with fellow contestant Molly, both shoot their CoverGirl Advertisement, print Ad and Vogue editorial Spreads. On the final runway show, she again walked for Vivian Westwood and accidently slipped at runway but the judges were astonished when she was still smiling on the finale with perfect walk although her feet started swelling. As the judges deliberation goes on, Tyra announced Brittani as the winner placing fellow contestant, Molly O’Connell runner-up. She won a spread in Vogue Italia, a contract of $100, 000 from CoverGirl Cosmetics, an editorial in Vogue magazine, a cover of beauty in Vogue with spread, a prominent feature on Vogue’s website, that is vogue.it and an exclusive contract with IMG Models USA.
American Idol – a change, a destination
American Idol is a reality television show with a thrill and zeal to bring phenomenal voices into the world of competition. It is a rocking singing competition, aimed at bringing new talent to the lime light.
Journey of American Idol started in 2002 by Simon Fuller, the creator of this reality show. It was aired on fox for the first time and still holds its place on the similar channel. The tenth season of American Idol has made it the only show that has remained number one for six consecutive seasons.
All sessions of American Idol have brought phenomenal talent to the world of singing. Exceptional voices that touch your soul and soothe your nerves…
American Idol – Flash back
American Idol holds a firm and interactive connection with its target audience for nine years. Let just recall this inspiring period in a glimpse…
Season 01: Kelly Clarkson (2002)
The winner of first season, Kelly Clarkson enjoys a tremendous singing career after becoming American Idol. She released two singles, immediately after the finale; one of them called “A Moment like this” broke a record of thirty eight years held by “The Beatles” for the biggest leap to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She has also won two Grammy Awards.
Season 02: Ruben Studdard (2003)
Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol with a small margin from Clay Aiken. Studdard’s coronation song “Flying Without Wings” ranked second in the U.S Hot 100 and surprisingly, it was Clay Aiken’s single entitled “This Is the Night” that ranked first in Billboard Hot 100.
Season 03: Fantasia Barrino (2004)
Over 65 million votes were cast in season three finale, more than the combined votes of first two seasons. Fantasia’s first single, released after the finale, ranked number one in Billboard Hot 100.
Season 04: Carrie Underwood (2005)
Carrie released her coronation song with Bio Bice, the runner. She became the most successful Idol contestant in The U.S for high album sales, over 12 million units.
Season 05: Taylor Hicks (2006)
This season is the most successful season in terms of rating. Taylor Hicks was the winner with Katharine McPhee as the runner up. “Do I Make You Proud” was Taylor’s first single.
Season 06: Jordin Sparks (2007)
Jordin is the youngest winner of American Idol. She won the competition at the age of 17.
Season 07: David Cook (2008)
This was the first season in which the winner “David Cook” and the runner up “David Archuleta”
never came in the bottom during any week before finale.
Season 08: Kris Allen (2009)
Kris Allen was signed to 19 entertainment/Jive Records. He released his coronation song with Adam Lambert called “No Boundaries.”
Season 09: Lee DeWyze (2010)
Lee DeWyze had never been in bottom 2 or 3, any week before finale, but his albums failed to receive any significant sales.
Season 10: Who’s your Winner?
Season 10 is judged by Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. This season has entered its last stage. Top three contestants are: Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. In finale, each contestant will sing three songs: one personal choice, one Jimmy Lovine’s choice and one chosen by judges.
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Google +1 for Websites – Simplifying Browsing
Google +1 is an answer to Facebook Like Button and Twitter’s Tweet. It won’t exactly be the same thing but it will be similar to it. Google +1 means that you’ll be able to recommend or share an article or websites.
Google revealed the insertion of Google +1 button into websites, during Google I/O conference. The button will be available in different sizes and shapes.
According to Google, the +1 button will help its visitors to recommend good articles or websites to their friends by adding +1 to it; thus, helping them to find best thing in less time.
It will also help in generating more and more traffic to a website. The more a website will endorsed; the more its credibility will be increase, and people will be willing to visit it on prior basis.
Google describes its endeavour as: “+1 buttons let people who love your content recommend it on Google search.” A sign up form has been devised to allow addition of +1 button.
Apple Beats Google as World’s Most Valuable Brand
BrandZ 2011 announces Apple as world’s most valuable brand with 153,285 $M brand value, leaving behind Google at a value of 111,498 $M. Apple has appeared as a phenomenal tech giant during the last year.
Constant innovation has helped Apple to create its firm brand value. Meeting customer’s needs and providing them quality products with affordability, has brought it a huge market share.
Apple has grown 85% from last year; thus, putting an end to Google’s four years victory as World’s most valuable brand. Apple’s victory is so simple to state but difficult to demonstrate because it involves enormous number of technically sound strategies that have worked out for Apple during last year.
According to Reuters; Peter Walshe, global brands director of Millward Brown, says Apple’s meticulous attention to detail, along with an increasing presence of its gadgets in corporate environments, have allowed it to behave differently from other consumer-electronics makers.
Facebook has been regarded as the fastest growing brand. McDonalds has reached to fourth place with 23% increase in its brand value, amounting 81,016 $M while IBM ranks third with 17% increase from last year.
Apple’s iPad 2 has turned this brand as the most valuable in the market. It will be interesting to watch that how Apple endeavours to maintain its lead in the business world.
The Royal Wedding – Prince William and Kate Middleton
Friday 29th of April, 2011… a day to be registered in history with golden alphabets, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis and Miss Catherine Middleton will be tied in a wedding knot in Westminster Abbey, London.
The day for Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton has been declared as a public holiday.
Musicians for the Royal Wedding
Music at the wedding service of Prince William will be performed by two choirs, one orchestra and two fanfare teams:
• The Choir of Westminster Abbey
• The Chapel Royal Choir
• The London Chamber Orchestra
• The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force
• The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry
Mr. James O’Donnell, organist and Master of Chorister at Westminster abbey will direct the Choirs in The Royal Wedding.
The fanfare team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will perform under the direction of Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs.
Mr. Christopher Warren-Green, the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the London Chamber Orchestra will conduct the Orchestra.
The Royal Wedding Cake
The Royal Wedding Cake will be created by Fiona Cairns, a Leicestershire-based cake designer. The choice for Cake designer has been made by both Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.
Prince William has also asked a cake company named “McVitie’s” to prepare a chocolate biscuit cake for the reception at Buckingham Palace. The chocolate biscuit cake will be prepared using recipe from The Royal Family.
Official Photographer
Hugo Burnand has been selected as the Official photographer for The Royal Wedding. Hugo Burnand was also the official photographer at the wedding of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall 2005.
Official Royal Wedding Coin
An official UK coin has gone into production to commemorate The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.
The coin was approved by the Royal Household and the Government. The official Royal Wedding coin features the portraits of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, their wedding date and their names written in informal manner. The obverse has a portrait of Prince William’s grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen.
