Your Mobile Phone will be Banned in 2009?

DOT has told to the government that any phone which doesn’t have a valid IMEI Number will be banned starting next year think they started with a date of Jan 6th and may be they will move that or extend it to March 2009.This means 13 percent of the Chinese and Korean mobile phones which either doesn’t have a valid IMEI number or has all 0’s will get banned , This is to take care of security threat that those mobile phones are causing , this is a very good move .

This means Legitimate branded phones can expect Very good sales.

what is IMEI
The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI (pronounced /aɪˈmiː/) is a number unique to every GSM and UMTS and iDEN mobile phone as well as some satellite phones. It is usually found printed on the phone underneath the battery.
The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen phone from accessing the network. For example, if a mobile phone is stolen, the owner can call his or her network provider and instruct them to “ban” the phone using its IMEI number. This renders the phone useless, regardless of whether the phone’s SIM is changed.
Unlike the Electronic Serial Number or MEID of CDMA and other wireless networks, the IMEI is only used to identify the device, and has no permanent or semi-permanent relation to the subscriber. Instead, the subscriber is identified by transmission of an IMSI number, which is stored on a SIM card that can (in theory) be transferred to any handset. However, many network and security features are enabled by knowing the current device being used by a subscriber.

We Salute!

We salute the brave officers who laid down their lives fighting the terrorists and protecting us, our mumbai and our country.

Heavy computer users are in risk of glaucoma

Those who use computers heavily are at greater risk for glaucoma than the general public, particularly those who are short-sighted. Glaucoma is an insidious disease - because one typically does not notice its development. Glaucoma is characterized by increasing loss of peripheral vision eventually leading to severe vision loss.
A 2004 cross-sectional study in 9124 Japanese workers indicated that there was a possible association between heavy computer users and glaucomatous visual field abnormalities. In other words - if you use computers heavily, ie, programers, software engineers, gamers,
The study looked at typical daily computer use, as well as long-term computer use history. More than 500 participants had problems with their peripheral vision. Of that group, one third were found to have glaucoma … perhaps more than a third, since some workers with peripheral vision problems didn’t receive all the testing to accurately diagnose glaucoma.
Even more significant was that heavy computer users who were farsighted or nearsighted seemed to have a higher risk. Nearsightedness was found in 82% of those with glaucoma.

Effective Googling!

This is fantastic, People say "you misplaced sometime at your home? try searching in Google you will find it"... yes Google has become part of our life now a days. We are searching in Google for each and everything and here are some tips to make your Google search effective!

Common Cold!

Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose—everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting not more than one to two weeks, it is a leading cause for doctor visits and missed days from school and work. Children and women are 20% more vulnerable to common cold while the elderly are the least susceptible to the virus. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common cold. It is a myth that cold is caused because of the chill outside. The primary causative is the proximity we maintain with the individuals suffering from cold. There is neither cure nor any vaccination to prevent common cold.
Here are some tips though, which you can try before popping those pills!• Rest in bed with your head in a raised position.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Gargle frequently with warm salt water or using throat sprays.
• Inhale steam as it may temporarily relieve symptoms of congestion.
• Drink warm water as it helps to relieve congestion, better than brandy.
• Do not immediately pop a pill if you have cold. It will lead to other more serious conditions like sinus.
If the cold persist for more than three days, it is advisable to consult a doctor.