Microsoft Released the Official Windows 7 beta build 7000

Microsoft Released the Official Windows 7 beta build 7000

Yesterday night Microsoft released the official beta build 7000 version on Microsoft Evaluation Center. Here is the link to download page :
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx

Microsoft sent to a select group of testers on December 16 invitations to participate in Windows 7 Beta 1.

Individuals who received the invites are considered “tech beta testers.” From the note Microsoft sent to the invitees:

“While (the Windows 7) beta will not be available until early 2009 we, know you are excited to get started so we have opened the microsoft.beta.win7.lobby (on the Microsoft Connect site) so you may begin renewing acquaintances with previous participants as well as meeting new testing peers. After accepting the invitation, you will be able to sign into Microsoft Connect and click on the ‘Windows 7 Beta Program’ link for more information on accessing the newsgroups.

“As well, to better understand our audience and how we are asking you to complete the following three surveys to tell us about yourself. Each survey has 20-40 questions and each should take you approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. You don’t have to take them all at once nor do you have to do it right now. We ask though that at some point you find time to complete them. As a thank-you for completing these prior to the end of the calendar year (Prior to January 1st, 2009) each participant who completes all three surveys (or indicates ‘already taken’) will be put into a drawing and five winners selected to receive some Windows 7 logo’ed toys!”

Beta 1 will be the first — and I’ve heard only — Windows 7 test build that Microsoft plans to make available to the public. I asked Microsoft how long after the tech beta testers get their code will the company make Beta 1 available to the public. No word back yet.

Update: Microsoft declined to comment on when a public release of Beta 1 would occur. A spokesperson also declined to comment on how many folks will be part of the Windows 7 Beta 1 tech beta tester pool.

Microsoft officials said at the Professional Developers Conference that the company was planning to release Windows 7 Beta 1 in early 2009. My ZDNet blogging colleague Ed Bott has put a stake in the ground with his prediction of a January 13, 2009 Beta 1 release date.

Until quite recently, Microsoft was planning to make Windows 7 Beta 1 available to the public just before Christmas. Just last month, a few folks told me the Windows 7 team was slated to do its “beta engineering signoff” on December 10. A one-week internal Windows 7 beta release was slated for December 11 to 17. And Windows 7 “beta product availability” was scheduled to commence on December 17. That December 17 date was for the public Windows 7 Beta 1, I was told by various sources.

If Microsoft is now planning to get tech beta testers code in the new year, I’d expect that the final Windows 7 release could be slightly later than the mid-2009 date I’ve been hearing for the past several weeks. But word is the Windows 7 team is still tracking to get the code to PC makers in time for them to preload it on new PCs for the holiday 2009 season.

ZDNet - December 16, 2008

$25 boy

$25 boy

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'

DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.

SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.

SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'

SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities. '

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.

'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

Pinoy Twilight aka Takipsilim Hindi daw totoo

Mariing pinabulaanan ni Rayver Cruz at Shaina Magdayao at iba pang mga nadawit sa Pinoy Version ng Twilight Movie na magkakaroon ng sila ng TV project na tatawaging Takipsilim.

Unang lumabas ang isyung ito sa Yeyey.Com kung saan tinalakay ng isa nilang Entertainment Editor na ang dalawang sikat na artista ng ABS-CBN (Rayver & Shaina) ay gaganap daw diumano ng Filipino Version ng kinabubuwangan ng kabataang pelikula ngayon na Twilight.

Nainterview din ng Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) ang diumano’y magiging direktor ng Takipsilim (ang magiging titulo daw ng Twilight Pinoy Version) na si Direk Cathy Garcia Molina at tumanggi din ito na magkakaroon sila ng ganoong klaseng proyekto. Lalo’t sa Pebrero pa daw sana maguumpisa ng shoot, kung saan namay may nakaplano na daw siyang isang proyekto at hindi nya naman daw kakayaning gumawa ng dalawang pelikulang/ serye magkasabay.

Nabanggit pa ni Shaina Magdayao na ang photo na ginamit sa pekeng Takipsilim poster, ay ang kuha nya pa noong siyang magdedebut.

Di kaya’y taga-ABS-CBN din ang nagphotoshop ng poster para magkaroon lang sila ng ideya kung magugustuhan ng mga tao ang Twilight TV Series Pinoy Version? Ika nga sa politika, “testing the waters” tingnan lang muna nila kung profitable? May nailabas nang statement ang ABS-CBN nung Disyembre ukol dito, ngunit tuloy parin ang negatibong komento galing sa mga iba’t ibang website.

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Twilight the Movie Cast

Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan)
Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen)
Billy Burke (Charlie Swan)
Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen)
Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen)
Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale)
Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen)
Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale)
Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen)
Cam Gigandet (James)
Edi Gathegi (Laurent)
Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria)
Anna Kendrick (Jessica)
Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black)
Sarah Clarke (Renee)
Gil Birmingham (Billy Black)
Christian Serratos (Angela)
Justin Chon (Eric)
Michael Welch (Mike Newton)
Jose Zuniga (Mr. Molina)
Ned Bellamy (Waylon)

Takipsilim TV Series Cast

Rayver Cruz (Edward Cullen)
Shaina Magdayao (Bella Swan)
Valeen Montenegro (Alice Cullen)
Gabby Concepcion (Dr. Carlisle Cullen)
Luis Manzano (Emmett Cullen)
Al Tantay (Charlie Swan)
Yayo Aguila (Renee Dwyer)
Fred Payawan (Jacob Black)
Carlos Agassi (James)
Chin Chin Gutierrez (Esme Cullen)
Karylle (Rosalie Hale)
Joross Gamboa (Jasper Hale)
Jessy Mendiola (Jessica Stanley)
Empress Schuck (Angela Weber)
Brad Murdoch (Laurent)
Nikki Bacolod (Victoria)
Aaron Villaflor (Mike Newton)

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The official new 7 wonders of the world

The official new 7 wonders of the world were chosen by over 100 million voters worldwide. The result is accumulated from online, SMS and telephone voting. It was officially announced in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly present the OFFICIAL NEW 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD(in random order):

1. The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

2. Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3. The Roman Colosseum (70-82 A.D.) Rome, Italy

4. The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 - 1644 A.D.) China

5. Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru

6. Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan

7. The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India

Philippines is not on the list, but don’t be sad, there’s an ongoing campaign to vote for the NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE. Voting will resume until January 07, 2009. If you want to know more about this, just visit the official website of New 7 Wonders, http://www.new7wonders.com. We have something to be proud there, so I urge everybody to vote for our entries. Let’s see who will make it to the new 7 wonders of nature. Cross Finger for our country, Philippines

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T R A V E L T I P S

Before Leaving Home:

Tell the people around you when and where you're going to have a vacation. Just keep them informed about it so that they'll have an idea about when will they will expect you to be back.

Ask someone, maybe a friend, neighbor or relative, to pick up mails and newspapers for you.

Bring adequate amount of traveller's check so that you won't have to bring lots of cash.

Have your passport photocopied, if you are travelling overseas, and pack it in a different place than the original. It the passport is lost or stolen, the photocopy may serve as proof that you have a valid passport.

Make sure that all windows and doors are closed, and that all appliances are turned off and disconnected to the electric outlets.

Avoid too much baggage, bring only the necessary things that you need.

Always bring some medicines like anti colds and vitamins for your medication.

When travelling by a car be sure that it is working in prefect condition.

Be sure to put your name and your destination in your luggages. In case of lost the finder can return it immediately.

Put your personal and valuable belongings in a safe place.

It is also a good thing to have padlocks in your suitcase to avoid lost.

Dont forget to bring your camera or a video camera when you travel. Memories are never to be forgotten.

Don't be in a hurry take your time to prepare all the necessary things you need.


While Traveling :

Do not bring large amounts of money with you. As much as possible, bring only the minimum amount you need and the credit card(s) you use.

Distribute the cash you have in your pockets.

It is good to have travel books, brochures or leaflets while you travel. You can use them to know the cheapest hotels, restaurants and best food about your destination.

Be a part of a group tour in order to explore the different insights of your destination.

Headaches

It is estimated that between 40 and 50 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Headaches are believed to be the result of an electrical and chemical imbalance at centers in the brain that regulate blood vessels around the head and neck. Headaches may be caused by a wide variety of factors including stress, reactions to certain foods, hormonal imbalances, genetic predisposition, fatigue, noise, and glare.


• What are the different types of headaches?
• When should I consult a physician?
• How can I prevent a headache?
• How do I treat a headache?
• Are there effective alternative remedies for treating a headache?

What are the different types of headaches?

Tension headaches are the most common type and are typically caused by muscle contraction in the head and neck. Lasting between five and six hours, a tension headache is characterized by dull, steady pain that feels like a band tightening around your head. Vascular headaches, which include cluster and migraine headaches, are the result of overactive blood vessels. A migraine can last between 12 and 24 hours and is often accompanied by nausea and other symptoms. Cluster headaches, which typically affect men, are accompanied by throbbing pain around one red, watery eye, and nasal congestion. A sinus headache is characterized by congestion and steady pain behind your face that worsens if you bend forward.


When should I consult a physician?


While most people experience occasional tension headaches, in certain cases a headache may be a symptom of a more serious condition. A very severe headache that appears suddenly, one that continues for more than a week following a head injury, or one that worsens instead of getting better with time, should be investigated. If your headache is accompanied by fever and a stiff neck, see your physician to rule out meningitis or another serious infection. Also consult a doctor if your headache is accompanied by disturbed vision or speech, numbness or weakness on one part of the body, blackouts, or confused thinking, or loss of memory.

How can I prevent a headache?


• Exercise regularly
• Try to reduce stress
• Identify precipitating factors including foods, alcohol, and oversleeping. Trigger foods typically include hard cheeses, chocolate, dairy products, MSG, and caffeine.
• Avoid overuse of pain relievers. Rebound headaches can occur when pain relievers are taken too often, reducing your body’s natural ability to fight pain. When using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, follow package directions.

How do I treat a headache?


In most cases, you will probably find relief in OTC pain relievers (aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen).


• For chronic headaches, you should consult your physician.
• For sinus headaches, decongestants and antibiotics can provide relief.


Are there effective alternative remedies for treating a headache?


• Supplements and herbal products have been shown to be effective in preventing migraines.In particular, magnesium supplements, riboflavin and the herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) may be worth trying if you suffer from migraines.


• Biofeedback and relaxation therapy have been shown to help relieve tension headaches. Biofeedback is a method of learning to regulate biological processes such as heartbeat, blood flow, and blood pressure. Relaxation therapy takes many forms, including meditation, visualization, and breathing exercises, which are most productive if practiced daily.


• Chiropractic manipulation has been shown to alleviate tension headaches caused by muscle strain brought on by poor posture. Some studies have shown spinal manipulation to result in better long-term benefits and fewer side effects than drug therapy. If your job requires you to sit for long periods, work at a computer, or perform repetitive motions, chiropractic may help reduce the incidence of headaches.


• Hypnosis has been shown to work as a treatment for chronic pain, but its success depends to a large extent on an individual’s responsiveness to hypnotic suggestion. Hypnosis is similar to relaxation therapy, but it also allows a therapist to access subconscious parts of the mind, which may reveal emotional traumas or underlying psychological causes of stress.


• Acupuncture may help to reduce pain and frequency of headaches. It is believed that the thin needles used in treatment may stimulate the nervous system to release endorphins or other chemicals and hormones that affect mood and pain perception. Studies suggest that acupuncture is most effective in tension-type headaches and migraines.
The following remedies are supported by anecdotal information, but have not been studied in clinical trials.


• Massage therapy can relax the headache-induced pain in muscles in the head, neck, face, and shoulders.


• Homeopathic remedies are available over-the-counter to treat specific types of headaches, but are best prescribed by a homeopathic practitioner, since ideally each remedy is tailored to an individual’s unique characteristics. There is no danger in trying a remedy for an acute headache, however, and homeopathy books are helpful in describing specific headache symptoms for each remedy.


• Aromatherapy oils that may help relax muscles and ease headache pain include lavender, eucalyptus, wintergreen, peppermint, and rosemary. Aromatherapy oils can be applied through massages, baths, and vaporization.


Consult your physician before trying an alternative therapy. Be sure to mention if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.