Revolutionary brain tumour treatment

One of my close relatives passed away after fighting with brain tumor for quite sometime. An operation was never considered because the illness was detected unfortunately at quite a late stage.

Was really intrigued with this relatively new method of brain tumor treatment, which involves the gamma knife. This revolutionary medical equipment allows neurosurgeons to perform brain surgery without invasive surgery, that is, without having to cut into a patient skull. It involves using highly targeted radiation to destroy brain tumors.

Unfortunately, due to the fact that this is a relatively new technology, a lot of people including doctors as well as patients are not aware of this non-invasive surgery option.

Baldie dad

Yesterday, we were watching the TV and my wife was scratching my head. She suggested "Why don't you shave your head?"
"Do you want to shave my head?", I asked her.
"OK!" she replied.
So she took the electric hair clipper. We went outside and I lost all my hair.

And that is the short story of how I got my shining head. I can't actually remember the last time I was ever bald.

Flippies making a comeback

I am sure that all of you have come across or even owned a flippie at one time or the other. Flippies (or Flip books ) refer to "books with a series of pictures that vary gradually from one page to the next, so that when the pages are turned rapidly, the pictures appear to animate by simulating motion or some other change" (Source: Wikipedia).

Their popularity died out with the advent of movies and later TV. However, they are making a come back as an effective and unique advertising tool.

Recently, this company called Flippies has re-engineered the novelty into a bona fide promotional advertising tool. Now, commercials, sports moments, product demos and even your own video clips can be transferred into print as a flippie. Check out the Flippies Custom Flip Books


Among all the advertising mediums available today, I am sure you will agree that this is certainly a unique yet simple way of promoting a product or service. Presents a range of marketing possibilities - from product launches to conference giveaway items.

Kids say the sweetest things

Kids say the darnedest things but they also say the sweetest things too.

Yesterday I was busy bidding on ebay when I heard my daughter calling me from the living room. She was watching her favourite cartoon channel - Tiny Pop, and there was an ad on.

"I want that! I want that!", she said referring to the toy being advertised.

Me: I can't buy you that

Daughter: But why? I really like it.

Me: Because Baba doesn't have any money.

Daughter: But why?

Me: Because Baba is not working in an office anymore.

Daughter: "Oh!" With a resigned look.

Me: I will get you something at the car boot next time.

Daughter: OK! With a smile.

I went back to continue with my bidding. Suddenly she was at my side and looking at what I was bidding at (which I lost because it went way beyond my budget).

Daughter: What's that?

Me: That's a toy that Baba wants but cannot buy because I don't have any money.

She was silent for a while.

Daughter: When I am big tomorrow, I will earn a lot of money and buy Baba that toy.



That was the sweetest thing that anyone has said to me in a long time. I love my sweet daughter.

Download Norton antivirus for free

I am sure a lot of you are aware that Goggle has released the Google pack Beta, a great collection of free software. Included in this collection of useful software, is free Antivirus protection for your computer.

The Norton Security Scan utility from Symantec, automatically detects and removes viruses, internet worms and Trojans from your computer. New virus definitions are updated automatically for free to protect your computer from the latest threats.

The software comes with an easy to use interface that helps you run and schedule scans. After performing a deep scan of the system and hard disc, the software will provide a results summary.

In case you are wondering, it is Windows XP and Vista compatible.

Related Links: Google pack beta

Are you on Bebo

When I first heard about Bebo, I dismissed it as another MySpace wannabe. Well! I was so wrong.

It has become the most popular social networking site in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand and is growing fast in the United States, Australia and Canada.

Bebo was founded in January 2005 by Michael Birch and his wife, Xochi and since then it has grown by leaps and bounds.

So what makes it different from all the other social networks on the web?

One of their great strategies was their co-branding agreement with Skype, allowing Bebo users to call for free online. BeboTV is another great service that allows users to browse through a variety of 'TV Channels'. They also have this unique Whiteboard feature where you can go and draw anything you want.

So far, they have gathered a number of awards. It received the the ‘People’s Voice’ Award at the 10th Annual Webby Awards for the world’s ‘Best Social Networking Web Site of 2006’. They also recently won the 'Hottest Overseas Technology Prospect' award at the UK Technology Innovation and Growth Forum 2007.

So are you on Bebo?

Tags: bebo social networking

A shrimp poem

Some may think they are ugly but my wife thinks they are lovely
How do you like them?
Really not sure how to cook them
In the end we found this site
My wife has finally decided
Pad Thai it shall be.

I know it's a terrible poem. Anyway, check out great Shrimp Recipes on Eatshrimp.com

This tasty looking site has loads of shrimp recipes. Unlike other sites where you choose the recipe from a list, this site has a cool way of choosing one that's just right for you. You search their database by just ticking a few choices and hitting the "Find Shrimp Recipes" button.