Hard Rock Cafe Opens in Hyderabad

Hard Rock Cafe is all set to open India's fifth Hard Rock Cafe at Hyderabad, which perfectly augements the flagship Mumbai cafe(September 2006) and also locations in Bengaluru(December 2007), Pune(January 2009) and New Delhi(June 2009). The new Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad is as expected going to be situated near luxury hotels and shopping areas that offer a convenient destination for both local fans and also international travelers.

The new Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad will be located at GVK 1, Road No. 1 which anchors the GVK Mall development at the heart of city. The 8,000-square foot cafe features a 200-seat restaurant, live concert venue and Rock Shop complete with Hard Rock's limited-edition merchandise. The new cafe and retail outlet will offer guests great American fare in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere.

Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad like the other destinations will be adorned with pieces from Hard Rock's world-famous memorabilia collection which includes items representing both contemporary stars as well as rock legends, such as Elvis Presley, Elton John, Kylie Minogue and many more. Key memorabilia items on display at Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad will include a pair of Alain Mikli glasses with gold-colored plastic frames worn by Elton John, a black satin top hat worn by The Beatles' George Harrison during the recording of "Crackerbox Palace," and a leather suede tunic jacket worn by The Who's Roger Daltry in the 70's. Now that's something to watch out for!!

Also, for the first time, Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad will offer limited-edition and city-specific merchandise. The Rock Shop will have limited line of authentic rock-inspired Hard Rock Cafe items, including famous Classic and City t-shirts, as well as highly collectible accessories and pins. In addition, the Hyderabad cafe will offer Hard Rock's charity-driven Signature Series T-shirt line, featuring artists such as U2's Bono, Shakira, and Green Day.

SMS based location search in Bangalore - Get directions for free

A new SMS based location search service is available in Bangalore now. It's on 9008890088. This new service allows you to find services, directions to places of interest and also provides directions to people from point A to point B in Bangalore.

The cool things about this services is that it is completely based out of the SMS network and so it works absolutely fine for people with or without Smart phones. Till date we have had location based search confined to only smart phones having mapping facility like GPS but this new service brings in a lot of hope to look out for in Bangalore.

The 9008890088 SMS service is available free of charge - the only charge you will incur is the standard SMS rate for local messages as per your mobile plan. This service requires NO registration or NO subscription.

I used this service over the weekend and was very much impressed with it - I found the service to be pretty reliable and also involves very little waiting time - maybe because very few people have started to use this service. But even on a weekend and the fast response it was really good. The reply back time varied for me from around 5 seconds to a max of about 1 minute but again it looks like the reply time varied due to the mobile operator’s message traffic congestion and also the availability of signals since I was constantly on the move.

Here's how you can make use of this very simple and effective service. All you need to do is simply send SMS to 9008890088.

Here's how you can use the service - simply SMS any of these messages below to 9008890088:

• Example 1: FROM Silk Board TO Lalbagh Road
• Example 2: Pizza NEAR Forum Mall
• Example 3: HDFC ATM NEAR M G Road

You will get an instant reply SMS with the exact location and also you will get the shortest directions to reach the place from a prominent landmark. Another added benefit is that you also get to know the total distance in Kilometers and also an approximate Auto fare to the destination which really helps when you need to bargain for a fixed fee from places like MG Road or Forum.

Hope you too find the service very useful - save it to your mobile now!! Never know when you need this service which is just an SMS away!!

Fresh Car Designs from the Tokyo Auto Show

Here are some really fascinating fresh car designs from the just concluded Tokyo Auto Show. They are so breathtaking that it'll make you wonder what we can expect in the near future.

First off is the Skydeck's seats that are exclusively constructed from wood and mesh to make passengers feel cool as they drive.

Honda did bring the Skydeck to the show which was a rather futuristic looking six-seat hybrid vehicle.

Also we had the Honda's EV-N which was a tiny retro-looking electric vehicle that has an inbuilt power-producing solar panel on its roof. This vehicle also has a place to store your Honda U3-X scooter in it!!



Yamaha also had a new concept electric scooter called the EC-1. It is part of Yamaha's strategy to move beyond its core market of motorcycle with fun and personal vehicles.



Daihatsu also showed off its concept called "Deca Deca". The van's big cabin has
doors that open up to an amazing 135 degrees and a center pillar-less body.

What are Crystal Singing Bowls and what is their use anyways?

Well, most of us might have come across a term called as "Crystal Singing Bowls" like I did a few days ago and wouldn't be knowing what is their real use was. First of all, these are real bowls which have been in existence for well over 3000 years ago in most places of India.

But the bowls in their current shape has been originally date to somewhere around 1000 years back in parts of current Tibet. In Tibet, there is a sect called as "Bon" which is part of Shamans who use the Crystal Singing Bowls in their cultural rituals. The bowls that are used for the rituals are usually made of an alloy of either nine or seven or five metals like gold, silver, tin, copper, iron, mercury, etc. There is also a popular ritualistic belief in ancient India that Singing bowls made out of meteorites were very holy.

Even today you can find Singing Bowls made of these very same metals in parts of Tibet. But they are very highly priced due to the antique value that they carry. Crystal Singing Bowls come as a very perfect alternative to the original metal masterpieces. These are carved out of a single rock of crystal and hence each piece has it's own distinct look and feel. For mass production we find crystal bowls made out of composite minerals that mimic the crystal ones. So you may need to look out for the fakes and choose the right ones.

Well, you may ask - why are these bowls really used? Crystal Singing Bowls are mainly used for meditation purposes. The soothing music helps the mediator to experience more completeness in meditation and attain a higher state and calm.

Why having a Toddler Travel Bed is a Must!!

Well, the idea of going on a vacation is always to catch up on a time of peace and relax your body and soul. But if you happen to be traveling along with a toddler it most of the times happens to be dead opposite. You are always in a worry of whether the toddler is not subject to any kind of stress and also whether the child has a good sleep for the night. If you tend to have forgotten to reserve a crib for the toddler at the hotel, well then you need to make some sort of a temporary sleeping arrangement for the infant in the form of a infant travel bed. But usually a Toddler's travel bed will be most effective and can also relieve it of any added stress.

Nowadays, we find that the Toddler travel beds are increasingly becoming a popular child sleep aid for parents who travel a lot with kids. So also the kids get a little extra comfort in a very new and unfamiliar environment. Travel beds for toddlers tend to serve as a very safe alternative to an unknown and large sleeping area that the toddler might come across while your staying in a resort or hotel room during a vacation. The versatility of using a infant travel bed not only extends outside of the home, but also when you are at your home - it safely allows the toddler to sleep safely while at home.

To keep toddlers safe and secure there is an inflatable travel bed that offers a little extra in its comfort and also design. It is surrounded by a zipper pocket and also the mattress is covered by a down folding unique design that pops up and twists into a comfortable bed for the toddler. When the bed is placed in its compact position it makes it very easy to transport and also to clean. The bed itself is washable and also the entire unit can be used for both indoor and outdoor adventures.

Contrary to popular beliefs the toddler travel bed is not very expensive. Many of them are reasonably priced. Toddler travel beds are designed to be safe, lightweight, portable and also very convenient. Most of them even come with their own traveling cases. When your toddler is happy - You are happy. So, everyone also gets a good night of sleep.

Tips for travelling to Turkey and places to visit

Of late Turkey has become a hit with the Global Holidaymakers - I know a lot of my pals who've visited Turkey and have enjoyed the hospitality, rich culture and vibrant beaches. So, I though it was appropriate to do an article as part of the travel round up on Turkey holidays this month.

Well, Turkey is definitely a place to be for tourists who savour culture and good food. It's simply an amazing vacation destination. You'll notice delectable and recherché local food. The advisable time to visit Turkey would be between the months of April and October. The weather condition is appease during the springtime and autumn months, but temperatures get a lot more frigid during the wintertime. It will occasionally snow in the mountains during this period. While during the summertime, the seashores are really touristed. Among the metropolises of Antalya and Izmir are a great amount of coves, and the land is long-familiar for having fantabulous rivers.

The three most conspicuous forms of conveyance in the country are trains, coaches, and aeroplanes.

Magnanimous international hotels could be found in leading cities such as Turkish capital(Ankara) and Istanbul. These cities as well provide local establishments too. When it gets to culture Turkey has acted as a crucial role in the evolution of three great religions - Christianity, Islamism, and the Jewish religion. Turkey is special therein this three faiths have moulded together side by side in a peace-loving fashion for a great deal of the country's history.

There are almost a hundred contrasting festivals held in Turkey every year. You'll discover a great deal of sunlight, loads of beaches and gorgeous mountains. Betwixt the months from April to October, you'll be able to virtually enjoy Turkey alfresco. Water-sports including windsurfing, para-sailing, spurt skiing and canoeing are favorite on destined beaches.

In holidaymakers and seaward regions, opening hrs are rather flexible and during the summertime a lot of shops stay open till after-hours in the evening, 7 days a week, allowing for tourists to shop at their leisure time and break away the heat of the day. Do share your thoughts too.

Things to look out for before getting a used car :: The complete used car checklist

I am out there in the market looking for a used car and have been doing quite a bit of research on used cars. Things to watch out for, so here's an article with all the information that I have gathered and can be useful to you too.

The most crucial things to take care before buying a secondhand car is low milelage and as well as a good body.
Ascertain under the bonnet for any leakages that you'll be able to see by eye
Make certain it looks clean in the interior of the car.
Explore the history if feasible, ascertain if the oil has been changed regularly, look inside the oil cap whenever you are able to and ascertain if you see any oil sludge or coated up oil.
Check for fine tires anticipate wear on the outermost edges if you'll be able to ask to see it up on a automobile lift to search any defective holes or anything merely if its mechanicly sound and motor looks fair and the body feels benevolent no holes and no rusting and runs unspoilt without any engine noise
View the engine cooling system as well, take away the radiator cap and look to ascertain if the water supply is corroded or brownish looking which would suggest conceivable serious issues.
These are what i do seeking a new automobile take it for a trial drive get the car all warmed and go sit down and have a coffee and when your finished having a coffee inspect under for any fluid leakages whenever there is no leaks you recognize the seals are all good be sure that the exhaust system is effective and not corroded out.

• Check over for servicing records, and the way it senses when you sit down in it.
• Check to ascertain want warrantee gets on the car and what it covers up.
• Check the body for holes or rusting. and for collision damage.
• Checkout to see how the car starts
• Check out all lights and electric functions.
• Ascertain under the bonnet for belts and hoses being fagged out and chapped and loose.
• Check off all fluids and levels. if the engine is overly clean wonder how come?
• Check up on the under carriage for holes and the exhaust system for leaks and disturbance.
• Check the transmission see how it shifts. Is it a used transmission?
• Check the handling and the drive.
• Check tyres and brake system for wear.

Do let me know if there is something that I've missed out on.

Kindle 2 price Dropped!! Is there something more than what catches the eye?

The best selling e-reader of all times, Amazon’s Kindle 2 price has been been slashed by almost 15% recently to an all time low of $299. This might sound as a very cool news for many who wanted to buy a Kindle for themselves or gift someone a Kindle. But is there something behind the price drop by Amazon that catches the eye?

I for once surely feel that the price drop has been done by Amazon to flush off it’s aging inventory of Kindle 2’s while the company banks on the newly launched Kindle DX. Amazon it seems for once has completely sold out the first batch of Kindle DX's in an amazing 72 hours flat. Again the same story repeated after two weeks later, Amazon once again sold out "due to heavy customer demand" (as published on Amazon’s website). Currently the Kindle DX has a super cool four to six week wait for the fresh inventory to arrive.

But on the contrary you can readily purchase the 6-inch Kindle 2, isn’t that interesting?.

You can purchase the Kindle 2 online easily and securely on Amazon.com.

100 Free Stunning Bing Wallpapers

Following my last article “ How to easily set the Bing Wallpaper of the Day as your Desktop Wallpaper automatically? ”, I decided to go deep under and unearth all the Wallpapers that have made it to the Bing website. I could find 100 such wonderful and superb Wallpapers that can make your Desktop simply stunning.

All these wallpapers have a size of 1916 x 1024 pixels which must fit almost all screen sizes. If you want to download the entire set of 100 Wallpapers, you can get it from this link : http://www.mediafire.com/file/ctjiaeynwmm/Jsbi 100 Free Bing Wallpapers.zip (.zip , 78.9MB).

Else, you can click on each of the Individual images below and on the resulting screen you can right-click and save the Wallpaper.
Update : For some strange reason - the individual images have been uploaded in 640px × 342px below. So, it is advisable to download the entire set above that has the 1916px x 1024px images is high quality. If you need only a particular wallpaper, feel free to mail me a request .

Please Note that the Images are copyright to their respective owners. And also, Bing is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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