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May 2012

What’s inside ? Cover Story - 4-5

Jeddah a Jewel - 6-8

Food talks - 9

Food Now - 10

Place to be now - 11-12

OMG - 13

In the spotlight – 14-16

Bollysthan - 17-20

What’s on TV ? - 21

Brain tricklers - 22

Fashion n trends - 23

Fiction – 24-25

Weather in Summer- 26

Auto-now - 27

Time Flyers - 28

Literary worm - 29

Gadget Mania - 30

Nature update - 31

Comicus- 32

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Editors note Dear reader, It is a pleasure to have you read this. In my cover story iI have highlighted the reasons why I pursued this, and with me being a student it has been very difficult to juggle between the two. I have given in my efforts to present to you something which might please you, I have made an effort to bring in something for everyone. I myself wanted to add in more elements and make it more interactive but due to constraint of time and my strict desire to only deliver the best restricted me from doing so and me being the only one doing everything made it even more tough. My exams will begin soon and hence I wanted it to be now, and there are many who I have to thank, for being my support and whenever I thought of let go due to extreme stress they pushed me to carry on. I am extremely grateful to my parents, my brother, my all time advisors- my friends who actually helped me in making this happen and all the websites and sources which helped me make this. Thank you all and an even bigger thank you to you for taking time and considering reading this. Hope you enjoy! Yours faithfully, Ayesha.Syed

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Cover Story In today's world connecting with each other couldn't have been easier, with internet as the youth's mantra we can connect with our friends and close ones with ease. The television too can provide the feel of being any place underwater or the deserts, your own country anywhere by simply sitting on the couch. But there still exists a void in everyone's life, a medium lacks which can bring you, your friends, friends of friends the youth here under one umbrella. "There is nothing ours which we can look up to, we sure can read magazines or articles on the net but that is nothing which comes from among us." quoted one of the worried youth. The youth here do agree that all can be achieved with the modern technology in our hands but there is nothing which they can look up to

as belonging to them. There is nothing which we can relate too, with the work from the west being more affiliated to their traditions and trends or looking back to articles from back home which is again based on their routines and way we have nothing to relate with, I myself wish for a more broad base which concerns many others and answers our questions, by many others I do not mean a few hundreds there might be in lakhs who too wish for same. We all wish to turn up to more means of mass media, though they do exist for the nationals the expats find themselves in a fix. With only this as my motive, I came up with this minimal effort on my behalf in a small attempt to remove this void. I wish to clear minds of those who think youth in Jeddah muffled up with AC's air have nothing. But

our lives are more than being captive in homes and malls, the feel and way of our lives is completely different and unique. No where around the world can you ever live a life like we do. I heart this place. There's so much about us here that it would be very difficult to pen it down. I am also aware that this magazine might not be completely able to do so and is not all that high, but I wished to do this so that many others too can think of something like this happening here and might make it happen in the future. One of my mate was actually astonished as how they had never thought about something like this before and how ecstatic it would be to have a magazine of their own thoughts and life style being penned down.

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The world is beautiful and even more wonderful are the people living in it and when described through words they are made more special. A magazine is a book even the ones who do not like to read can grab as well as it isn't about dull pages of words(though I completely disagree that any page with words can be dull) but mere presentation of thoughts and day to day activities in a written form. Hence, I bring to you a medium and base for the many youth like me out there wishing to be voiced, to find a place to relate to and see a part of their reflection. I have made an

attempt to bring down everything I could, with me alone on the driver's seat it has been quite a tiresome journey but I hope everyone finds something for themselves and I myself believe that this could have been much better and have had more variety but time being the biggest hindrance I didn't wish to delay any more, there by here I present to you the youth now

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Red glittering lights meet with the pride of the country, the long and tall fountain which showers pearls in the ocean on curved coast of Jeddah. The streets flogged with cars adorn the city on a Thursday night . The

best part about Jeddah is that it is Jeddah. With about 200 and more malls and all of them gushed with people, are the first weekend spot or be it the small gardens or the restaurant down the road all are filled with people. The feel of a weekend in Jeddah is spirited. Jeddah is one of the cities which wakes up after the sun sets. But it isn’t that it is lost when the sun shines, witnessing quiet calm and peaceful roads on a Friday morning is a pleasure of it’s own.

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Evenings too are splendid in a Friday though many spend it in their homes but driving through the criss -cross small lanes of Aziziyah, Balad or Sharafiyah display the city in a completely different frame. The corniche is the heart of the city and the place which I love the most. To watch the sun blend wit the horizon and witness the change in the shades of sky, the wind getting colder and waves lashing the shore as though it doesn’t matter to them is a heart rendering sight. I have spend most of my life here it was here I have learnt to rise after

falling, to smile and laugh, to cry, to learn, to be who I am today. Jeddah is extremely special today me and hence I wish to give everyone a new vision to look at Jeddah or maybe just realize what the live through everyday is special too. Despite various restrictions and regulations Jeddah is amazing. Be it food, sea, shopping, the wind here, buildings, roads, the slang used here, the people, or just anything. Through this section I wish to show Jeddah in a different light a light which is the brightest of all.

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Food talks “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” goes the old saying but how and why ? Here is how apple is a boon for us : 1. Get whiter, healthier teeth An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria. 2. Avoid Alzheimer’s A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. 3. Protect against Parkinson’s Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells. 4. Curb all sorts of cancers Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds—triterpenoids—in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. 5. Decrease your risk of diabetes Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. 6. Reduce cholesterol The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you. 7. Get a healthier heart The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease. 8. Prevent gallstones Gallstones form when there’s too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies.. To

prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels. 9. Avert haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. 10. Detoxify your liver We’re constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Luckily, one of the best—and easiest—things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits—like apples. 11. Boost your immune system Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out. 12. Prevent cataracts Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants—like apples—are 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.

Apple Jam You'll need:

• sliced apples • strawberry jam • canned whipped cream

Peel and core apples. Cut them into rings, if you can. If you can't core the apple without cutting it in half, then you'll have half-circles, which don't look as cool, but taste just as goo Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam on the apple ring and top with whipped cream

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Food Now

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Place to be now England

England, and it’s tale….. 12

Where exactly should you go in 2012? As always, some places will stand out above the rest when it comes to unforgettable things to do and see. To help you decide, we sought out recommendations from four travel experts: Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet; Martin Rapp, senior vice president of leisure sales at Altour; Anne Banas, executive editor at Smarter Travel; and Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor for Orbitz.com. The royal wedding made it one of the world's most buzzed about destinations this year, but England is about to get even hotter. There will be so much going on in 2012 that it's hard to keep count. The country will celebrate Queen

Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee -- marking her 60 years on the throne -- with a river pageant on the Thames and a concert at Buckingham Palace at the beginning of June. Then all eyes will be on London as it hosts the Summer Olympic Games in July and August, and the Paralympic Games in August and September. Looking for more? There will be festivals, tours, performances and exhibitions to mark the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. - CNN.com

1. London Eye 2. West End

shopping 3. Boat trip to

Greenwich 4. Hyde Park 5. Afternoon tea

in London 6. Buckingham

Palace 7. Polo in the

Park 8. London

markets 9. Catch a show 10. Tate Modern

10 MUST SEE

OMG! 1. If you touch your

tongue while yawning, it can stop the yawn.

2. Jellyfish evaporate in the sun. They're 98% water.

3. The total weight of all the ants on Earth is about the same as the weight of all the humans on earth.

4. India has MORE cell phones than TOILETS.

5. Breathing the air in Mumbai, India for just ONE DAY, is equivalent to smoking 2.5 packs of cigarettes.

6. Only 55% of all Americans know that the sun is a star.

7. In 1945, a rooster by

the name of Mike lived 18 months without a head.

8. The longest recorded time for someone to have hiccups is 69 years!

9. The Moon is moving an inch away from Earth EVERY YEAR. Some day, we won't have solar eclipses anymore.

10. An average person will spend 1 1/2 years of their lifetime in the bathroom.

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In the spot light Bill Gates

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Bill Gates Bills journey began after reading the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics that demonstrated the Altair 8800, Gates contacted Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS), the creators of the new microcomputer, to inform them that he and others were working on a BASIC interpreter for the platform In reality, Gates and Allen did not have an Altair and had not written code for it; they merely wanted to gauge MITS's interest. MITS president Ed Roberts agreed to meet them for a demo, and over the course of a few weeks they developed an Altair emulator that ran on a minicomputer, and then the BASIC interpreter. The demonstration, held at MITS's offices in Albuquerque was a success and resulted in a deal with MITS to distribute the interpreter as Altair BASIC. Paul Allen was hired into MITS] and Gates took a leave of absence from Harvard to work with Allen at MITS in Albuquerque in

November 1975. They named their partnership "Micro-Soft" and had their first office located in Albuquerque Within a year, the hyphen was dropped, and on November 26, 1976, the trade name "Microsoft" was registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico. Gates never returned to Harvard to complete his studies. Bill Gates, the most generous person on the planet (he's given away $28 billion already), has helped -eradicate polio in India. In January the country announced its first polio-free year. Gates will continue to chip in $200 million a year to rid the world of a disease that is still endemic in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Now, that’s some success!

Bill Gates- At a glance Net Worth - $61 B As of March 2012 Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Age: 56 Source of Wealth: Microsoft, self-made Residence: Medina, WA Country of Citizenship: United States Education: Drop Out, Harvard University Marital Status: Married Children: 3 Forbes Lists #2 Forbes Billionaires #1 in United States #5 Powerful People #1 Forbes 400

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Well, all that was the written information, now let the pictures speak, here are a few pictures depicting Gates’s success : French Property His house in Medina ,WA - “Few” of his cars :

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Bollysthan Top 10 songs : 1. Pareshaan 2. Ishaqzaade 3. Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita

(single) 4. Jannatein Kahan 5. Aafaton Ke Parinde 6. Kangna Tera Ni 7. Jhallah Wallah 8. Tere Bina 9. Main Hoon Shab 10.Tu Hi Mera 11.Chaahat 12.Tera Deedar Hua 13.Pungi 14.Voh Dekhnay Mein 15.Piya O Re Piya

Song Name: Pareshaan Film/Album: Ishaqzaade Singer(s): Shalmali Kholgade Music Director: Amit Trivedi Lyricist: Kausar Munir Length: 4:51 Music Label: YRF Music Naye naye naina mere dhoonde hai Darbadar kyun tujhe Naye naye manzar yeh tak te hai Iss kadar kyun mujhe Zara zara phoolon pe jadne laga dil mera Zara zara kaanton se lagne laga dil mera Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Aatishein woh kahaan Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Ranjishein hai duan haan Tash kha ke galiyan, mudne lagi hain, mudne lagi hain Raahon se teri, judne lagi hain, judne lagi hain Jo baar saare yeh meelon maare se Pooche hai tera pata Zara zara chalne se thakne laga hai dil mera Zara zara udne ko kar de laga dil mera

Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Dilkashi ka samaa Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Khwaishon ka samaa Be baat khud pe marne lagi hoon Marne lagi hoon Be bak aahein, bharne lagi hoon Bharne lagi hoon Chaahat ke cheete hain, khaare bhi meethe hain Main kya se kya ho gayi Zara zara phitrat badal ne laga dil mera Zara zara kismat se ladne laga dil mera Kaisi madhoshiyan Mastiyan, mastiyan Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Aatishein woh kahaan Main pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan pareshaan Ranjishein hai duan haan

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Music Review : Ishaqzaade

There are many reasons why you should have this album, First it’s an Amit Trivedi album and after his composition of albums and songs like Emotinal Atyaachar, Ek main aur ekk tu, Aisha people sure have hooked onto him. Pareshaan begins on a very slow note hinting it to be a slow through out but you are mistaken, the song goes on a very high note and forces you to sing along. Shalmali has done a fabulous job on the vocals the high and low pitches are perfectly balanced, and the music making it even more attractive. The lyrics are not very simple or catchy yet as you will hear it again and again you are bound to get a grip on them as well. The song’s last phase is the best when “mastiyaan mastiyaan” replaces “pareshaan”.The song in this album is definitely a winner. “Jhallah Wallah” is a qawaalli, with Shreya goshal yet again giving in her best. The song begans at a slow note reminding of “Kajraa re” though the lyrics might stand out in this one. The title track “Ishaqzaade” has Javed Ali taking it to a different level you might feel this song is slow one yet it has a different feel and energy holding you to the song and grabbing your attention. The lyrics too are beautiful and when Shreya

Goshal joins in you would have wished she had done a romantic track after a song like Jhallah Wallah and sure enough the song gets a more beautiful feel with her in the last few lyrics. “Aafaton ke Parindey” is the feel of the movie. Being a fast and on the go track, it sure is catchy with lyrics “ Ishaqzaade jo milte the faasanon kahan hai ab jahanon mein” is sure to catch you. “Chokra Jawan” is another song with Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani a song which is not an instant hit but it’s lyrics and both the singer’s voice may sure make their way into many’s heart. With the recent phrases being pulled with the songs such as “Chokra Jawan hua, Ladki Pareshaan huyi” the songs are sure popular and have made their place in hearts.

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Top 10 songs : 1. Blunderbuss Jack White 2. 21 Adele 3. Tuskegee Lionel Richie 4. Up All Night One Direction 5. Hard 2 Love Lee Brice 6. Up All Night Kip Moore 7. The Wanted The Wanted 8. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Nicki Minaj 9. Making Mirrors Gotye 10. Love Is A Four Letter Word

Jason Mraz

Song : Up all night Artist : One Direction [LIAM] It feels like we've been livin' in fast forward Another moment passing by (Up up up all night) The party's ending but it's now or never Nobody's going home tonight (Up up up all night) [HARRY] Katy Perry’s on replay She's on replay DJ got the floor to shake, the floor to shake People going all the way Yeah, all the way I'm still wide awake (All] I wanna stay up all night And jump around until we see the sun I wanna stay up all night And find a girl and tell her she's the one Hold on to the feeling And don't let it go 'Cause we got the floor now Get out of control I wanna stay up all night And do it all with you Up, up, up all night Like this, all night, hey Up all night Like this, all night, hey Up all night [ZAYN] Don't even care about the table breaking We only wanna have a laugh (Up up up all night) I'm only thinking 'bout this girl I'm seeing I hope she’ll wanna kiss me back (Up up up all night) [HARRY] Katy Perry’s on replay She's on replay DJ got the floor to shake, the floor to shake

Yeah, all the way I'm still wide awake [All] I wanna stay up all night And jump around until we see the sun I wanna stay up all night And find a girl and tell her she's the one Hold on to the feeling And don't let it go 'Cause we got the floor now Get out of control I wanna stay up all night And do it all with you Up, up, up all night Like this, all night, hey Up all night Like this, all night, hey Up all night [HARRY] Katy Perry’s on replay (Up all night) She's on replay (We're gonna want to stay up all night) DJ got the floor to shake, the floor to shake (We're gonna want to stay up all night) Up all night, up all night (We're gonna want to stay up all night) (All] I wanna stay up all night And jump around until we see the sun I wanna stay up all night And find a girl and tell her she's the one (she's the one) Hold on to the feeling And don't let it go 'Cause we got the floor now Get out of control I wanna stay up all night And do it all with you (do it all with you) Up, up, up all night Like this, all night, hey Up all night Like this, all night, hey U ll i h

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Wah wah … Shayari these days is becoming popular not only in kavi sammelan(specific events or places for recitation of poetry) but among the youth, and when something is adapted or preferred by the youth it bounds to have a twist, the poetry which today’s youth prefers is not poetical yet entertaining or hilarious. These poetic lines emerge from on going issues, trends or anything which everyone is talking about leaving the very known and professional poet in a fix. Therefore, when something is popular among youth and is not shared here is impossible. But, if you are one of those who are not really interested or don’t feel so then you have to read some of the shayaris given below, and then mesmerize your friends and win over a few praises. More than being, mere poetry these two liners sometimes though comical but highlight some important issues. These aren’t framed with objective of hurting or offending anyone but for mere enthusiasm and

fun. Here is some shayari for you to divulge in: • Jeevan ka grammar confuse

rehta hai, past toh perfect hota nahin future tense rehta hai.(Life’s grammar is confused these days, past is never perfect and future always remains tense.)

• Table ki ungliyaan drum ki sticks ki tarah ho gayi hai, acchi jo dhunein thi woh ab remix ho gayi hai. (The fingers on a tabla are playing tunes of a drum, all the good tunes have been destroyed in the name of remixes.

• Din dhal gaya, raat aa gaayi, tumhe gaata sun kawe ki yaad aa gayi. (The day has set and the night slip in , after listening to you sing a crow is what I can relate you to.)

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What’s on TV?

Ben 10 Alien Force –(Mon - Thu @ 12:40 GMT) on CN. Five years after the original Ben 10 series, Ben Tennyson is a normal, well-adjusted teenager who has long ago put away the Omnitrix that gave him his powers, The last thing on his mind was to get involved in another series of adventures, but that was before he discovers his Grandpa Max is missing.

Venom –Fox movie 1:00 A pack of teenagers run for their lives through the swamps of Louisiana, as they are chased by Mr. Jangles, a man possessed by 13 evil souls who is relentless in his pursuit of new victims.

Top Gear USA - Every Sunday, at 20:00 GMT,

23:00 KSA. The American version of

the British series Top Gear which is a primarily a show for gear-heads by gear-heads and showcases all things automotive.

Satyameva Jayate Every Sunday 20:00 KSA. join Aamir Khan and Star India on Satyamev Jayate – an emotional, challenging quest for hope

CricOne – DLF IPL Daily.

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Brain Ticklers 1)The National emblem of Australia is • Lion • Kangaroo • Elephant • Tiger 2)The national emblem of Canada is • Rose • Water Lily • White Lily • Maple 3)The national emblem of France is • Cornflower • Shamrock • Maple • Lily 4)The national emblem of Spain is • Eagle • Lily • White Lily • Golden Rod

5)The fastest animal at short run is • Gorilla • Lion • Wolf • Cheetah 6)The largest animal is • Ostrich • Cuckoo • Giraffe • Elephant 7)The longest living creature is • Elephant • Tiger • Cheetah • Blue Whale 8)The largest bird is • Ostrich • Kiwi • Swift • Cuckoo

22 1)Kangaroo 2)White Lily 3) Lily 4)Eagle 5)Cheetah 6)Giraffe7) Blue Whale 8)Ostrich

23 Fashion n trends

Fiction : A walk by the beach

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The scarlet sun seized beneath the horizon and the last shades of red reigned the sky, as I walked leaving traces of foot trails which were rhythmically washed by the waves. The headphones in my ears took me to another world as my hair veiled my face, and the cold wind tickled my body . I walked on as the load of stress lighted down with every step I took. My stomach gave a growl and I realized I hadn’t eaten anything since morning, since I had done what I shouldn’t have. “Are you out of your mind? Do you realize what you have done?” echoed the accusing voice, I quickly decided to not think about it because it would make me feel worse, I knew I was wrong and to know that I had indeed committed a mistake was worst of all. The music in my ears stopped abruptly after a beep, the battery was dead. I still let the head phones stay there as the splash of waves made way to my heart and I realized how they had been more soothing and musical than what I was listening. I had stopped walking now and was simply staring at the sky, I was always curious and wanted to see the transform to blue and then finally black too ove I had come up with different theories as how God would deliberately distract or divert us so that the sky would change it’s cover. Unknowingly , tears flowed down my cheek and were swallowed by the

waves.” I hadn’t mean to alright, he’s my brother I love him “ I argued with my inner self. I really did love him, he had always been there when I needed him he was my pillar, my guide, my friend , my brother. We had been here several time , splashed water , waited for the stars to take charge and licked my favorite ice cream here. But now, he wanted to go, away from me. I know it’s an once in a life time opportunity for him, but he said he would never leave me always be there and I had a heated argument with him the morning for the same and maybe not because he wanted to leave but because he lied to me hid it from me , that had pierced my heart when I over heard him on the phone, him lying and hiding things specially such important ones from me was the last thing for me. I had accused him, declared his love and affection fake and demanded never to see him again. I hid my face in my palms as I recalled al l that. A warm hand wrapped around my shoulders I turned to find him stand right beside me smiling as he affectionately looked at me and gently wiped my tears. “I didn’t mean to hurt you” he said with remorse. We had started walking now with his arms flung on my shoulders, I felt protected and relieved “neither did I “ hurried the words from my heart. “I know” he

said with a broad smile. He in his brotherly manner explained how he would not leave for ever and come back within a few months and if they didn’t let him he would quit the job and that all this could never be more important than me. A wide smile lingered my face as the stars twinkled in the velvet sky, he offered to take me to a shack close by as our stomach moaned with hunger. “I wish to come back here again and again maybe until I die but with you ,angel “ he had said and I had wished the same . This place was the closest to me, I was always here when I was happy or sad the most . The sand, waves, sky all reflected a part of me. A walk here would always change me.

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Weather in Summer

Some might say that we never had a winter or any other season except summer but the temperature is on a rise again. With early mornings turning uneasy and hot, one has to be geared up as it’s only May and feels like summer’s gonna be early this year. We have all dread and moaned on how rain thought giving it a miss in Jeddah this year. The weather is a significant thing which unknowingly governs our living. So, with this section you, who are already aware of the weather will be more informed on how to cope up with it. For temperature these days you do not have to take those extreme summer measures which one may suggest on websites rather for any given website you know better than them cause you stay in one of the hottest place on this planet, trust me. I might sound a bit crazy but I actually like Summer yea maybe because we have vacations in summer but more than that it’s the heat which gives us a chance to enjoy ice creams, stand under the shower for ever and feel blessed, drink cold drinks frequently without fear of catching cold . Yes, I maybe mad but there isn’t any

other season which I have seen so closely or lived through most of the year , we have felt the rains more closely only until in the past 2 years or the rest years have been pretty much like this year with no drop of rain and only heat to live in and not to blame the place it is us who chose to stay in a desert but thanks to all the AC’s, we still survive. Yet, Summer has it’s wrongs too we end up sweating a lot, losing a lot of water from our body and fatal dehydration. Also, getting out in the afternoon or even morning is a torture forcing us inside our homes, and it’s even worst for the skin which has to bear the red sun. Hence, It would be just enough in the conditions these days to wear a sun screen, drink a lot of laban and other cool stuff and eating cucumbers , water melons helps too and actually summer’s ain't that bad either because ye toh sirf trailer hai picture abhi baaki hai mere dost…(This is just the beginning the worst is yet to come) .

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Hyundai Sonata 2012 The new sonata is here with luxurious Interior and sporty

exterior is a great car here are some pics which you will

love:

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Time flyers Sudoko

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Words forever…… Anything can motivate or inspire us pictures, videos, songs, and most important of all words. Words spoken by people when they go through something, words which depict feelings in the best manner possible, it is through words that humans have first expressed themselves with, through which they communicate with each other if we think of it all words are the basis of everything. Hence, words are forever they never die, fade, rot or by any means ever disappear they simply stay on

paper, sheets, screens and most important of all in the hearts of the people. Here are some inspiring quotes to reign over your hearts : • People find it far

easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right.

• The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

• There are no failures - just experiences and your reactions to them.

• Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.

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Gadget Mania – Samsung Galaxy III 30

The next Samsung Galaxy is here.. On 03 May. premiered at a well-attended function comprising tech geeks, visiting journalists and business partners from several countries in Earls Court here, the phone will be introduced in 145 countries starting with Europe on May 29. Within a few weeks of the global launch, the smartphone, whose price is under wraps, would be available in India. Unveiling the GALAXY S III, J.K. Shin, president and Head of IT and Mobile Communication Division of Samsung Electronics said it is the best in the class smartphone. It "sees you, listens you and understands your needs", he said, adding that the smartphone recognises your eye movements. Powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the Samsung GALAXY S III has a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display offering 16:9 wider viewing angles. The phone, available in two colours — Pebble Blue and Marble White — weighs 133 grams and is 8.6 mm thick. With an 8 MP camera and 1.9 MP front camera, it provides "a variety of intelligent camera features and face recognition related options that ensure all moments are captured easily and instantly," a press release said. The company proposes to introduce a variety of additional colour options too. . The release said the ‘Burst shot’ function helps instantly captures 20 continuous shots, and selects the ‘Best photo’ from eight photographs. HD video can also be recorded with the 1.9 MP front facing camera. The GALAXY S III has been created with our human needs and capabilities in mind. The release said that GALAXY S III enhances the interaction experience between the device and user. "Smart enough to detect your face, voice and motions, the GALAXY S III adapts to the individual user to provide a more convenient and natural experience. With the innovative ‘Smart stay’ feature, the GALAXY S III recognizes how you are using your phone – reading an e-book or browsing the web for instance – by having the front camera to identify your eyes; the phone maintains a bright display for

continued viewing pleasure." According to the company, the phone is inspired by nature and features 'S Voice', an advanced natural language user interface, which would listen and respond to the words of the user. "In addition to allowing information search and basic device-user communication, S Voice presents powerful functions in regards to device control and commands." This includes asking the Galaxy S III to play your favourite songs, adjust the volume, send text messages and emails, organize schedules, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo. "If you are messaging someone but decide to call them instead, simply lift your phone to your ear and ‘Direct call’ will dial their number. With ‘Smart alert,’ the GALAXY S III will also save you from trouble by catching any missed messages or calls; your phone will vibrate to notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle," the release said. Jean-Daniel Ayme, Vice President-European Telecommunication Operations, Samsung Electronics, said while smart technology has surrounded various spheres of life the company believed that the technology should be more than smart and hence packed the Galaxy S III will various features. It also behaves like a personal assistant with a feature called Smart Alert. The release said that with the new ‘S Beam,’ the phone improves upon Android Beam, allowing a 1GB movie file to be shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds by touching another GALAXY S III phone, even without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal. The ‘Buddy photo share’ function allows photos to be easily and simultaneously shared with all your friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.

The NDTV-Toyota Greenathon launched in April 2008, is India's first ever nationwide campaign to save the environment. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness about environmental issues by involving the people of As part of this environment campaign, NDTV organised India's first Telethon in 2009 – The Greenathon, a fund-raising event that calls on people to donate to support TERI's initiative – 'Lighting a Billion Lives' which aims at providing solar power to villages without electricity. The Greenathon 4, a 12-hour live telethon for the environment will be held on May 20, 2012. The event would be a combination of musical extravaganza, live chats with celebrities, simultaneous green activities across India, reports on environment and green pledges by celebrities, politicians and the common man. In the three previous years, the

campaign lit up hundreds of villages. In its third edition, the Greenathon received massive support that was translated into donations from across the country. The 24-hour event collected funds to power close to 500 villages. Why the campaign ? • 289 million people in India

lack access to electricity • 74 million rural households

have no access to electricity and use kerosene for lighting

• 2.2 billion litres per year kerosene burned for lighting (conservative estimate of 3 litres / household per month)

• Approx 5.5 million tonnes CO2 emitted per year by burning of this kerosene (at 2.5 kg CO2 / litre.

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