Why hit “start” button to shutdown windows!

A hilarious and entertaining talk given by New York Times technology columnist David Pogue on simplicity, is one of the best TED speeches I have listened to.

Doing things simple for the customers is hard for architects. But, that is where the challenge is for any product development companies. He clearly spells out that when it comes to tech, simplicity sells.

The great example he has given for the cult of simplicity is the Apple’s iPod. There were many products that were priced less, had more features, and backed up by Microsoft but the iPod won stupendously in the market. It is simply because of its simplicity!

Don’t miss watching this…here! You will also know more about “Type a word Wizard” in this amazing speech!

10 destinations in 1000 bucks!

Well, reaching out to 10 destinations in 1000 bucks may be possible…but see the below map for the places that you have to visit.



· Pandavapura (Near Srirangapatnam, Karnataka)
· Ului (Near Karwar, Karnataka)
· Mungal (South of Hydrebad, AndhraPradesh)
· Sangam (Near Nellore, AndhraPradhesh)
· Uttumalai (Near Tenkasi, TamilNadu)
· Jayamkondacholapuram (Near Mannarkudi, TamilNadu)
· Chembakolli (Near Nilgiris, TamilNadu)
· Kottar (Near Quilon, Kerala)
· Kaladi (Near Cochin, Kerala)
· Valiyanur (Between Kozhikode & Tellicherry, Kerala)

Definitely a difficult task but a possible one!!
You have to start with just 1000 bucks and find possible ways to travel…eat and sleep during these 15 days.

Participants are allowed to carry extra money, but are not encouraged to use it unless they are in some deep trouble – In this case you have failed in the contest.

Are you game for it !! visit http://bigrace.pbwiki.com

Planned date:
o Start Date: 10th June 2007 Morning (Sunday)
o End Date : 24th June 2007 evening (Sunday)
o Starting destination: Your choice
o Final destination : The start and the end point should be the same

Ohhh....I love to do this! But no ways for taking 15 days off!!