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“SLEEPING BEAUTY” and it’s not a folk-lore

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No one can deny the fact that the mummies are one of the most interesting and mysterious topic of this wrosalia-lombardo-palermoorld.

I mean starting from the revolution of pyramids, the mysterious Gods of Egypt, passing through the Pharaohs with the Great Nile and the mystifying and the enigmatic ways of preservation of the dead ones i.e., the mummies, awestruck everyone whose ear stand a witness to it.

And among all those the discovery of the “Sleeping Beauty” stands out of all. The near-perfect preserved mummy of this two year old girl is the best of all there attempts in the science of preservation.

Ninety years ago on December 6, 1920, Rosalia, daughter old Sicilian Official Mario Lombardo, died of pneumonia at the age of two. The father grieved but wouldn’t settle and hunted for Alfredo Salafia, a Sicilian professor of Chemistry to preserve her. After his days of research for a magical outcome, she was rested in the Capuchi Catacombs of Palemo in Sicily.

“Sleeping Beauty”, the title she earned was because of her near-perfect preservation in which she just looks like a living baby taking sweet nap. This enigmatic science behind this stayed under rocks until Salafia’s handwritten memoir was uncovered by anthropologists . It revealed that her blood was replaced with a formula that prevented the body from drying out killing bacteria. The chemistry translated to-“one part of glycerine, one part of formalin saturated with both zinc sulphate and chloride and one part of an alcohol solution saturated with salicylic acid.”

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To add to this there have been many facts or folklores coming up regarding this mystic mummy. Being a famous mummy it is visited often and researched upon and it was discovered how her eyes appeared to be opening. While some of them believe that this was related to child’s soul anomaly, many of them also gave practical explanations that-“It’s an optical illusion produced by the light that filters through the side windows, which during the day is subject to change.”

Even after such explanations, Rosalia will still remain one the most bewitching mummy out there.

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College canteen

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College canteen ,College memories?

When this question arises to one’s mind, it would be the canteen of the college. Canteen is the busiest place on the college campus. Students attend fewer lectures and are often seen in the canteen.
When it comes to college canteen it is the best way where one can relax, for me canteen is the place where I met new people and enjoy with the old ones, celebrating birthdays, discussing about various projects, seminars, events and so much, I cannot think of college without my college canteen, it is that place which I visit the most it’s under the sun where everything is discussed from love sagas to fashion tips.
‘It was very important for us to visit the canteen every day. The place with no differences in seniority religion whatsoever, it buzzed 24/7 with all kinds of students we used to get our share of news from this place. The taste of masala dosas still lingers I must have eaten hordes of food after leaving the college but nothing has tasted so delightful yet And the time spent with my friends with no worries in my head was in the canteen something I would buy it back if it would be worth anything on this earth ’ Says Dr Priya Patil who was already nostalgic about her college.

Our college canteen is open to all from students to faculty to the other staff of the college. Sometimes we invent our so call ‘new dishes’ but also snacks, cold drinks, and Rice, curry. It also supplies tea, coffee, and sweets to the students and the teachers. There are good arrangements which make the place a better one to spend time. Canteen is surely a place where memories are building up for the future.

Technology Apocalypse

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Simran R. Asrani
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Cloud, recurring, habitual, elementary, simply put, the most natural thing there exists; in the sky, in every child’s drawings and in the smart phones that each of us possess. 

Along with other amazing advancements, time has brought with it the gift of technology. It was called the greatest of God’s gifts after the gift of life. It gave man another dimension to life. Technology has definitely made life easier in ways we did not think possible. It has made communication easier, introduced us to virtual money, it has opened so many avenues with regard to health care, education, the environment and crime and emergencies. It’s become impossible to imagine a world without the benefits of technology. It’s a luxury that gives us the sense of comfort we cannot get otherwise.

It’s a given that each of you reading this article have thought of this at some given point of time;

Has technology actually been a boon? What has it come to now?

In terms of the relationships we have, in terms of the way we live our lives. Take for example, our most prized possessions, smart phones. The level of intimacy we share with them is more than we can ever imagine of having with a real human being! They even come to the toilet with us, can it get more adorable than that. There is probably a reason why the toilet has a door, and that reason could probably be that the viruses need to be contained. Taking our phones inside, helps the viruses travel and experience all the things we are experiencing. Would you rather give that privilege to a real human or the artificial intelligence that provides us with a false sense of control?
We’d rather post a sentence on somebody’s wall on Facebook, than pick up the phone, and dial their number to wish them a happy birthday. Opening an old album, going through those photographs, reminiscing with your loved ones is not something of frequent occurrence anymore; because everything is saved online, and well, the chances of going through what have now become archives are very low. Gone are the days when you could re-read letters and feel like you are being spoken to.

It’s all on what’s app now, because it gives us the godsend- reaction time. The dimensions of our problems have changed altogether, We’re afraid we won’t be seen as best friends on Snapchat, moreover, we’d rather know of an experience through the snapchat-stories than speak of it. And the list goes on. 

Everything we do has become so mechanic, I fear whether anything is real anymore. In 2014, renowned British physicist, Stephen Hawking warned us of a time when the Earth could become inhabitable. He was probably right after all.

But then again, man created technology, technology didn’t create man. This is nothing that hasn’t been thought of earlier, but this is just my attempt to save what is left of our lives.

It’s a choice that has to be made, technology in life or life in technology. 

 

Taking the toughness to new heights, Corning Unveiled Gorilla Glass 5

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Santosh Jha
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On Wednesday, Corning – the global leader in the glassmaker industry for mobile devices unveiled it’s all new Gorilla Glass 5 for High-end devices. The company claims that the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 survived up to 80 percent of the time when dropped face-down from up to 1.6 meters, in their internal lab tests.

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The Company says, the new glass was tested on all type of surfaces in addition with rough ones to measure the degree of reliability. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is now available commercially and can be seen on devices later this year. The company claimed that it is the leaders in cover glass industry and said that over 4.5 billion devices used Corning Gorilla Glass worldwide inclueed more than 1800 product models across 40 major brands.

The Gorilla Glass 5 has been designed keeping in mind consumers’ top issue – screen breakage. Taking the toughness to the new heights, Corning says that Gorilla Glass 5 will also offer cover glass that will be suitable for typing, and swiping the content.

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In a Press release, Corning citing on study claimed that over 85% of smartphone users drop their phones at least once in a year and 55% of them drop it three times or more. The study also said that over 60% smartphone users reported dropping their mobile device between shoulder and waist height. The study which was based on numbers considered on an average of the 11 countries which includes France, Germany, US, Brazil, India among others.

John Bayne, Vice President , Corning Gorilla Glass, said
“With each successive generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, we have taken cover glasses technology to new levels. Gorilla Glass 5 is no exception, extending Corning’s advantage in drop performances over competitive glasses. With many real world drops occurring from between waist and shoulder heights, we knew improving drop performances would be an important and necessary advancement.”

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Corning Gorilla Glass 5 has been unveiled almost two years after the launch of its predecessor, Corning Gorilla Glass 4.Corning  SVP Jim Steiner claims that accordings to internal drop tests, Gorilla Glass 5 is roughly 1.8 times more durable than Gorilla Glass 4.

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Top 7 Startups in India

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Since the last two years, there has been an exponential growth in the number of startups in India but the ones that get through the tough times ahead are nowhere near exponential. A study has shown that only 1 in 10 startups actually succeed and persevere the changing times and tastes. Here are seven that have managed to face the music and get through the bumpy road:

1)  Internshala

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Discover internships that have been filtered based on the skills and experience you possess and get a wide variety of options to choose from with stipends being offered at various ranges. The internships vary from one month to as many as the employer wishes. The benefits of an internship through Internshala include a certificate of merit for every internship you get selected for, a letter of recommendation and some even offer a pre-placement offers among many other perks.

2) Flipkart

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What initially started as a portal for selling books has now become a multibillion dollar company with products from all categories being sold on its domain. More than 50 per cent of Flipkart’s revenue comes from its mobile app, which is now the main focus of Sachin Bansal’s plan. Flipkart is has become one of the big leads of e-commerce and at point dominated majority of the e-commerce sales.

 

3) OYO Rooms 

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Claiming to be India’s largest branded network of hotels, OYO rooms offers a wide range of hotels from all over the country, across all ranges. All OYO rooms boast of free wifi, air conditioned rooms, breakfast and TV, among other perks. It is a great way to discover new places without having to save up a ton of money simply for food stay, which is why OYO rooms are greatly popular among college students, who have a limited source of income.

4) Snapdeal

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This started off as a website offering daily deals in places across most metropolitan cities has now grown to be one of the largest e-commerce sites in India offering thousands of products for sale. It has turned out to be among the top competitors in the e-commerce domain.

5) Redbus

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Founded by BITS Pilani graduates, Redbus is a portal which allows its users to buy tickets online to travel in buses all across India. City tour buses, Intercity buses-you name it, they have it! An idea which started because the co-founder could not meet his family on a festival due to unavailability of bus tickets, Redbus is now worth 21 million dollars. It is an excellent example of how to develop a business model by providing a solution to a problem which is faced by the society.

6) UrbanLadder

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A portal which provides distinctive and designer furniture to customers at reasonable prices started out when both the founders, Ashish Goel and Rajiv Srivatsa found difficulty in getting quality furniture when they decided to set up their homes which lead to the identification of the problem of the absence of reasonably priced high quality furniture and home décor. This led to the inception of UrbanLadder, which provides an amazing range of home essentials for each room of the house.

7) InstaMojo

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Founded by Aditya Sengupta, Akash Gehani, Harshad Sharma and Sampad Swain, InstaMojo is an online payment app which enables individuals and businesses to sell across various channels in a manner which ensures cost effectiveness and security and charges very low transaction costs. Sellers also have the option of creating a ready to host and ready to market website for free.

The reason why InstaMojo is becoming popular is because it takes the seller only a few minutes to get started or to set up, without any additional fee and offers a very simplistic approach to make their products available to the consumers.

A B C D of a bibliophile

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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” quoted George R.R. Martin and every bibliophile will agree to this in a heartbeat. In this inconstant world, the only trend that has remained constant is reading books. The faint smell of old books, the letters inscribed on white pages and the shine of new book covers can intoxicate any book lover
But the transition from fairytales to classics is not abrupt. Every bibliomaniac got intimidated by those black and white pages once upon a time but as soon as they got entrapped in that magical world of books they could never come out of it.So here I present the top ten books which inaugurate a readers library.

1. FAMOUS FIVE:- A series of novels based on the adventures of five children namely- George, Anne, Dick, Julian, and their mongrel dog-Timmy. Enid Blyton kept all of us engaged with her absorbing stories. These were the novels which exposed us to the insurmountable charm of books. Secret Seven is a series of books of a similar genre which is equally enjoyed by all the budding readers.

“Mothers were much too sharp. They were like dogs. Buster always sensed when anything was out of the ordinary, and so did mothers. Mothers and dogs both had a kind of second sight that made them see into people’s minds and know when anything unusual was going on.”

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2.NANCY DREW- Number of authors had penned down one of the best of mystery novels under the name Carolyn Keene. The novels revolve around a teenage detective Nancy Drew.

“Do act mysterious. It always keeps them coming back for more”

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3.GOOSEBUMPS:– Not all of us can be captivated by romance, thrillers or classics. Few need spooky ghosts to welcome them to the world of books and for them Goosebump series is perfect. Written by R.L Stine, the books follows the stories of children and their encounter with paranormal creatures.

“Most fears are basic: fear of the dark, fear of going down in the basement, fear of weird sounds, fear that somebody is waiting for you in your closet. Those kinds of things stay with you no matter what age.”

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4.O Henry-100 selected short stories– This anthology has the collection of short stories written by well-known O Henry. This book includes ‘The gift of the Magi’, ‘Law and order’ , ‘Strictly business’ and all other stories which will leave you amazed.

“We can’t buy one minute of time with cash; if we could, rich people would live longer.”

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5.MALGUDI DAYS– It is a collection of thirty-two stories which is centered on a small town Malgudi. This book written by RK Narayan was also adapted into a television series.

“Friendship was another illusion like love, though it did not reach the same mad heights. People pretended that they were friends when the fact was they were brought together by force of circumstances.”

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6.THEODORE BOONE– Theodore Boone is a character sketched by John Grisham who features in a series of books. This book follows the kid lawyer’s take on innumerable cases.

“It wasn’t a romance; they were too young for that. Theo did not know of a single thirteen-year-old boy in his class who admitted to having a girlfriend.”

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7. DAVID COPPERFIELD- Although most of us choose the abridged version over the original one but this novel shows us the beauty and intensity of classics. This novel was written by Charles Dickens and it is believed that this story has elements of his life.

“Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show. To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night. It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.”

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8.OLIVER TWIST– This is another novel written by Charles Dickens which finds a place in our library. Through this novel, Dickens highlights the life of an abandoned orphan and the atrocities he faced in life.

“For the rest of his life, Oliver Twist remembers a single word of blessing spoken to him by another child because this word stood out so strikingly from the consistent discouragement around him.”

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9. LOVE STORY- This novella is usually the first choice of every reader when they want to delve deep into the romantic genre. The 135 pages love story traces the story of two college students and their conjugal life. The tremendous success of this book compelled Erich Segal to publish a sequel- OLIVER’S STORY

“I was afraid of being rejected, yes. I was also afraid of being accepted for the wrong reasons “

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10. HARRY POTTER– Describing this novel as a children’s fantasy will be an understatement. This series of seven books written by JK Rowling explores emotions, romance, humor, adventure,magic, miracles and subtly captures the entire world in those pages.

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

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HAPPY READING! 🙂

Asus launches new ZenFone 3 series, starting from just Rs. 18,990

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At its keynote event in the opening of Computex 2016, Asus introduced the third generation of the ZenFone series, and it looks like the long wait was worth it.

The new ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Ultra bring beautiful designs and attractive features, without breaking the bank. Starting prices range from $249 to $499, and considering what these phones bring to the table, we’re inclined to bet on their success in the market.

Meet the ASUS Zenfone 3

The entry in the range is the eponymous ZenFone 3, but this is no entry-level device, despite what the $249 price tag would have you believe. The good impression starts with the design, which graduated from plastic to a luxurious-looking brushed metal and glass combination. Asus’ trademark circular brush pattern is present, but it’s encased under a layer of Gorilla glass with curved edges that should make for a very nice feel in the hand.

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Perhaps following LG’s lead, Asus replaced the rear mounted volume rocker with a simple fingerprint reader, while volume controls now accompany the power button on the phone’s metallic frame.

If you like the ZenFone 3’s looks, its brains won’t disappoint. You get a Snapdragon 625 processor – the chip that emerged as a popular second option for flagship devices from LG and HTC – coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. A higher-end version features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage respectively.

The display is a 5.5-inch IPS LCD (no change here from the ZenFone 2), but the other half of the media stack, audio, has received a nice boost thanks to a loud 5-magnet speaker and a NXP smart amp. You also get a USB Type C port (USB 2.0 connectivity though), 16MP and 8MP cameras, a fingerprint scanner on the back, and a 3,000 mAh battery. Camera features include laser-assisted autofocus, phase-detection autofocus, 4-axis OIS, a dual-tone flash, and super resolution mode (64MP).

 

ASUS’s ZenFone 3 looks and feels twice its price

Intel may have already quit the smartphone market, but its buddy ASUS continues to fight the good fight with a slightly different approach this year. At Computex, the Taiwanese giant announced not just one, but three new Android M smartphones: ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3 Ultra. The three share a common design language, though in our opinion, it’s the $249 base model that has the best appearance thanks to 2.5D Gorilla Glass on both sides, as well as the spun-metal finish on the back (underneath the glass). Together, these work well with any of the four color options: Shimmer Gold, Aqua Blue, Sapphire Black and Moonlight White. The sandblasted metallic frame around it adds a nice touch too.

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Asus Zenfone 3 Specifications

General

  •  Launch Date   December 27, 2016 (Expected)
  • Brand  Asus
  • Model   Zenfone 3
  • Operating System   Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • SIM Slot(s)  Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
  • SIM Size  SIM1: Nano  SIM2: Hybrid(Nano)
  • Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands)
  • 3G: Available, 2G: Available
  • Fingerprint Sensor

Design

  • Dimensions    152.5 (H) x 77.3 (W) x 7.6 (T) mm
  •  Weight              155 grams

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Display

  • DISPLAY Type Super IPS+ capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size 5.5 inches (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
  • Multitouch Yes
  • Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Asus ZenUI 3.0

PLATFORM

  • OS Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
  • CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU Adreno 506

MEMORY

  • Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • Internal 32 GB, 3 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM

CAMERA

  • Primary 16 MP, f/2.0, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), dual-LED (dual tone) flash
  • Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
  • Video 1080p@30fps
  • Secondary 8 MP, f/2.0, 1080p

FEATURES

  • Sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
  • Browser HTML5
  • Java No MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
  • MP4/H.264 player
  • Document viewer
  • Photo/video editor

Zenfone 3 Laser and Zefone 3 Go TV

In mid-July, a series of model numbers turned up while passing through Bluetooth certification, pointing to two devices being added to the Zenfone 3 lineup. The model numbers suggest that these new family members will be the Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3 Go TV, or at least adaptations of those from the Zenfone 2 series.

The specs list for the Zenfone 3 Go TV provides the device with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front-facing camera.

There is little else to be gleaned from the listing – no release date or further specifications – but the Zenfone 2 Laser appeared in August last year, so it’s safe to assume the new duo aren’t far off.

Asus Zenfone 3  3D Video Rendering Based on Image Leaks at youtube

 

‘Suicide Squad’ Is A Blast, on Cinemas

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Ahhh, but a blast of what exactly? Suicide Squad is fun, scrambled, and contains an excellent cast. But why all the salty reviews? Why the edgy and upset headlines? Several critics hate Suicide Squad with the intensity of an angry toddler, which isn’t unexpected since the DC cinematic universe seems to be their favorite punching bag. First thing you have to understand is that there is a character named Captain Boomerang in the film, so calm down your expectations of seeing something remotely rational. I’ve read the comics for Suicide Squad on and off again for years and David Ayer blew me away with his surprisingly faithful adaptations of the characters and by capturing the feel of the comics. Suicide Squad isn’t the grim, dark Batman V Superman, and it isn’t the silly heart of gold criminal group from Guardians of The Galaxy. These are hardened homicidal criminals in a world of flying aliens and a rich guy who likes to dress up like a bat – so buckle up and expect things to get super weird and disjointed.

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Jared Leto’s Joker took me a while to warm up to but by the end of the movie I loved this new version of The Joker. Leto’s performance is intense, uncomfortable and you don’t doubt for a second that The Joker is a real, unhinged psychopath. His chemistry with Margot Robbie who plays Harley Quinn is undeniable, which is a good thing because she steals the show. Margot Robbie’s Harley is twisted, nuanced and delightful. She captures all of the character’s broken logic and conflicting ideologies. Harley is fiercely capable and independent but not when faced with her paramour, The Joker. They are both slaves to each other, and it is clear The Joker can’t not love Harley, which is an intriguing performance decision because ultimately despite all of his evil, this relationship is the one thing that humanizes him and the one thing that dehumanizes her. Harley convinces herself that she is okay with this clearly unhealthy life, but deep down she just wants to have a “normal” relationship which is also still slightly off and absolutely dated. Harley is not a hero, not a role model, not a healthy example of who a woman, or who any person should be and you have to be okay with understanding that a character’s existence and actions in a film do not condone those things.
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Will Smith is fantastic as Deadshot, blending a heavy mix of comedy and drama into almost every moment for the character. On several occasions Deadshot got a round of applause from the audience after some exceptionally epic and jaw dropping moments. Viola Davis is amazing as Amanda Waller in this movie; she walks in and owns the world with such cold-blooded detachment that it makes you realign your idea of what a villain is. This is a movie that relies less on the plot line and the main villain than on the performances of a nearly perfectly-cast film. The main threat in the movie goes from Ghostbuster-style campy to uber creepy several times, this defines the movie itself because it does feel like a film that has been second guessed by the studio. Oddly, the inconsistent style of Suicide Squad works for it because of the instability of the characters and the diverse range of backgrounds they all come from in the comics.
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Suicide Squad Movie Soundtrack Revealed

Amazon unveiled the track listing for Suicide Squad: The Album [h/t ComicBook.com], which is currently available for pre-order with the expected release date the same as the film’s. The soundtrack includes eight original songs from artists like twenty one pilots, Kehlani, Grimes, and Skylar Grey – as well as the song for which Skrillex and Rick Ross recorded a music video with Jared Leto dressed as the Joker: “Purple Lamborghini.”

 

Take a look at the full track listing

  • Purple Lamborghini [Explicit] by Skrillex & Rick Ross
  • Sucker For Pain (with Logic, Ty Dolla $ign & X Ambassadors) [Explicit] by Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons
  • Heathens by twenty one pilots
  • Standing In The Rain (feat. Mark Ronson) [Explicit] by Action Bronson & Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys)
  • Gangsta [Explicit] by Kehlani
  • Know Better [Explicit] by Kevin Gates
  • You Don’t Own Me (feat. G-Eazy) by Grace
  • Without Me by Eminem
  • Wreak Havoc by Skylar Grey
  • Medieval Warfare by Grimes
  • Bohemian Rhapsody by Panic! At The Disco
  • Slippin’ Into Darkness by War
  • Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • I Started a Joke (feat. Becky Hanson) by ConfidentialMXSuicide-Squad-Colorful-Logo

Suicide Squad very much serves as the narrative and likely tonal connective tissue between Batman V Superman and Justice League with some brief cameos and a touch of extra world building for the DCU. Is this a perfect film? No, but it is a fun film that is getting raked over the coals while movies like The Avengers: Age of Ultron are for the most part immune, despite similar problems in plot, studio meddling, tone, agency, too many characters and a portrayal of a villain that definitely missed the mark.

Suicide Squad – Official Trailer 1 [HD] Watch on Youtube

Things to keep in mind before buying portable storage devices

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Things to keep in mind before buying portable storage devices

Data security and storage are key points which consumers keep in mind before buying portabl storage devices. There are many other aspects which one needs to keep in consideration like money being invested, USB 3.0 vs 2.0 etc. Portable Storage devices in today’s world are also competing with the affordable online cloud storage options available.

With passage of time, there is a requirement to carry your data along. Some 5 years back people used to fulfill their requirement with help of CD’s , DVD’s but with the Improvement in technology and thank’s to recent DSLR’s and Mobile phones which are capable of making videos at 4K resolution, the need of storage devices has increased manifold. Buying Portable storage devices without considering the under mentioned points can create a lot of trouble for the consumer.

Various factors need to be considered before buying Portable storage devices.

1 Capacity of portable device

The speed with which consumers are becoming tech friendly, demand for storage devices is going to increase manifold. Amount of data generated by smart phone, tablets/iPad, DSLR’s is going to increase. SanDisk India also conducted a survey and got to know that approximately 50% of the users are facing problems related to storage. So a consumer must keep in mind capacity required before making an investment.

2 Price of portable devices

Price is an important factor to consider before buying Portable Storage devices. If consumer is able to get double capacity Storage device after paying slightly higher price, one can opt for the increased storage option.

For example-:

Let’s suppose that cost of 500 GB External HDD is Rs 3000 and 1TB External HDD costs Rs 4300 so one should opt for 1TB option.

3 Transfer speeds of portable devices

One of the most important factor to be kept in consideration is the transfer speed. There is an option of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Obviously USB 3.0 has more speed than USB 2.0 but one need to check the compatibility that whether the device with which one is going to use their portable devices is USB 3.0 Compatible or not. Most of tech geeks recommend USB 3.0 these days.

4 Warranty factors

Portable devices are mechanical component and can have many problems in functioning over period of time. So consumer should try to get portable devices having minimum 3 years warranty and should not forget to get valid warranty card as a proof.

5 Durability and Ease of use

Portable devices such as External HDD, Thumb Drives may fall and become non-functional. So consumer is advised to go for metal drives instead of Plastic drives as metal drives are more durable and can absorb more shocks than plastic one’s.

Now a day’s portable HDD’s are having an option for accessing the data wirelessly on the smartphones with the help of their applications. These devices must offer a complete solution to manage the data effectively. So consumer need to keep in mind at least above mentioned points before investing their hard-earned money.

Once storage capacity is clear in mind of the consumer, Comparison can be done between various options made available by various vendors and pick one accordingly.

Sometimes, it’s important to say NO.

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Deepali
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Do you have a difficulty of saying not to others? Do you know how to say no?
I know. Sometimes, even I don’t like to say no. But it’s very important that we should learn saying no to people when we actually don’t like anything. Saying yes seems easy but not the necessary answer all the time.
Say yes to the things you actually like. Don’t say yes in order to please someone.
Say yes when you actually want to do something.
Say no when you really don’t want to pursue or continue something.

Sometimes for the sake of friendship and relations, we avoid saying no. We say yes and try doing something which we can’t do or for which we don’t have time.
It’s important that we should help our friends. It’s a very good habit. But remember saying no will not disappoint people. If they are true and loyal to you, they would stay and accept your decision of saying no.

I would say that before saying yes, you should understand the implications of saying yes.
We usually say yes to little requests. But keep in mind that these small requests can pile up together and lead to a much bigger problem. Responding to some requests is required but not necessary all the time.

Realize that saying NO is OK. It’s not a big issue if you’re saying no to anyone.
And most important you should say yes when it’s actually possible for you doing things for that person for the rest of your life. Don’t be afraid of anything. Everyday people say yes or no and it’s completely fine saying no. You just need to understand that you’re not the only one saying no.

Keep it simple. Let the person that you can’t do it. You should prioritize your things.

It’s better to reply with a NO than saying nothing.

Yes, Sometimes it actually makes a person feel better because you chose to give your point of view and are being respectful. But then what matters is the way you chose to say no.

Remember saying no is important and it’s completely fine. Rather than shying away and cutting off with people, you should actually learn how to say no.

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