ANIMATRONICS

Posted by Varumana- Usha


 Hello Friends,

      Do you know what is "ANIMATRONICS"?     

        Animatronics is essentially a cross between Animation and Electronics. Basically, an animatronics is a mechanized puppet.

        Basically, the puppet consists of a metal skeleton, over which materials (such as clay, latex, etc.) are overlaid to make a body and face. The metal skeleton will be hooked up to some wiring and a control, from which the puppeteer can operate the puppet.

        It can be preprogrammed or remotely controlled. It was originally coined by Walt Disney as "Audio-Animatronics”, which can actually be seen in various forms as far back as Leonardo-Da-Vinci's Automata Lion.

      Long before digital effects appeared, animatronics were making cinematic history. The scare generated by the Great White coming out of the water in "Jaws" and the tender otherworldliness of "E.T." were its outcomes. The Jurassic Park series combined digital effects with animatronics.

      Animatronics are not normally used for theatre productions - although last year, the world was inspired by “The Sultan’s Elephant”, a giant puppet elephant which was taken to the streets of London.

       The world-famous Stan Winston Studios has made maximum use of the animatronics technique. “Enthiran” is the first Indian movie to use Stan Winston Studio’s Animatronics technology.
 

10 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER IN YOUR LIFE!!

Posted by Varumana- Usha

 Hi friends,


        Here are some interesting points to keep in your mind. Its worth and its true to lead u a happy and successful life..


  • 'Be  kinder than necessary because everyone you meet  is fighting some kind of  battle.'
  •  A  sharp tongue can cut your own throat.
  •  If  you want your dreams to come true, you mustn't oversleep.
  • Of  all the things you wear, your expression is the  most important.
  •  The  best vitamin  for making friends......  B1.
  • The  happiness of your life depends on the quality of  your thoughts
  •  The  heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge.. 
  • One  thing you can give and still keep....is your word.
  • Ideas  won't work unless ' You'  do.
  • Your  mind is  like a parachute...it functions only when  open.

Dad's Blessings

Posted by Varumana- Usha

Hi,


            The Father-child relationship is the defining factor of the fatherhood role. Most fathers are naturally protective, supportive, and responsible and are able to provide a number of significant benefits to themselves, their communities, and their children
Today i will explain you a small short story about " Dad's Blessings"..

               A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

               As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car.  Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called  him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.  


              Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angry, he raised his voice to his father and said "With all your money, you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.

               Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and  wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go  to  him.  He had not seen him since that graduation day.

               Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.

               When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.  He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it  years ago.

               With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.  And as he did, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible.  It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words "PAID IN FULL".

               How many times do we miss Spirit's blessings and answers to our prayers  because they do not arrive exactly as we have expected?

Advertising Career!

Posted by Varumana- Usha

 Hi,

         Do you know, What’s the most important qualification advertising agencies look for in young candidates, whether their interests lean toward the creative professions, account management or media buying? 

           Industry experts say it’s all about having the right instincts about how to deliver a crafted message to a targeted audience in the complex universe of advertising media. Here’s a look at the industry landscape.
Interactive and Multiplatform Campaigns :

          More than ever, today’s advertising pros must bring a broad intelligence to their work. Graphic designers can’t retreat into occupational silos. “In a creative, you’re looking for a glimmer of talent that can be applied to anything,” 


        “They look for people with interests in music, new media, gaming, fashion and an intellectual curiosity in trends and teen culture,” Print and television aren’t dead; they’re simply not as sexy as new media. “There is a huge opportunity for people now in interactive,”and “Students have to consider every single angle, including interactive games and product placements.”
Ad Pros Pay:

          Salaries for advertising agency professionals range widely by thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars, depending on factors such as the size and prestige of the agency and the chief markets in which it does business.

        For example, senior designers earn a median salary of $60,000 a year, according to 2008 Survey of Design Salaries. Going down the corporate ladder a bit, median salary for entry-level designers is reported to be $35,000.

Wipro employee commits $4 Million fraud!!!!

Posted by Varumana- Usha

Hi friends,


                Here is an hot topic about "Wipro"..


             Wipro has tightened internal control in the finance division. The employee, who was working in the 'controllership' division within the finance department in the last three years, stole a password and transferred funds from Wipro's account at a bank.

             Suresh C Senapaty, Wipro's CFO has also confirmed the incident.The company has carried out an investigation and is undertaking actions with respect to stricter adherence to processes. Wipro officials have succeeded in recovering about half the money, but will still face a loss of about $2 million. 


            Apart from setting up an internal investigation team, Wipro has also taken help from external auditors and investigation experts who will vet its processes and certify the soundness of its controls. Wipro plans to make it compulsory for its employees to sign an undertaking about sharing of passwords and any unauthorized transactions. 


         The company is also planning to frequently rotate its employees, who are working in sensitive functions within the finance department. Currently, employees in such functions spend around three years before a transfer.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- EXCELLENT STORY!!

Posted by Varumana- Usha

 Hi friends,

              Many of them discuss with our friends most of the times with a particular topic. We may ask some questions which our friends might feel too bad or too good. It depends on the question we ask and mainly it depends on how we ask the Question? 
  
             Let me explain you clearly with an sample story:


           Jack and Max are walking from religious service. Jack wonders whether it  would be all right to smoke while praying.
    

           Max replies, "Why don't you ask the Priest?"

        So Jack goes up to the Priest and asks, "Priest, may I smoke while I   pray?"
         But the Priest says, "No, my son, you may not. That's utter disrespect to our religion."
 

        Jack goes back to his friend and tells him what the good Priest told  him.
    

         Max says, "I'm not surprised. You asked the wrong question. Let me  try."
        

       And so Max goes up to the Priest and asks, "Priest, may I pray while I smoke?"
       To which the Priest eagerly replies, "By all means, my son. By all means."
   

            Moral: The reply you get depends on the question you ask.
 

            For Example: Can I work on this project while I'm on vacation?!? I think you understand the concept well now..


Free Hair Cut!!!

Posted by Varumana- Usha

Hi friends,


                Have a happy weekend.. Let me narrate you a small story about the PRESENT SOFTWARE ENGINEERS WORK.. 


Here is the Story :))

         There was a good old barber in Bangalore. One day a florist goes to him for a haircut. After the cut, he goes to pay the barber and the barber replies:

                I am sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I am doing a Community Service.

                  Florist is happy and leaves the shop.

           The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop,there is a "Thank You" Card and a dozen roses waiting at his door.


            A Confectioner goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber he again refuses to take the money. The Confectioner is happy and leaves the shop.

            The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is another "Thank you" Card and a dozen Cakes waiting at his door.

            A Software Engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber again refuses the money saying that it was a community service.


The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there?????

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                A Dozen Software engineers waiting for a free haircut with Printouts of Forwarded mail mentioning about free haircut.


BARBER GOT FAINTED!!!!!

Advices by Industry Professionals to Students / First Job Seekers

Posted by Varumana- Usha


Hi friends,

Here are some Advices by Industry Professionals to Students and for First Job Seekers..

  •    Narayana Murthy -INFOSYS:
           “Try to apply whatever taught in class rooms into the real life situations”
           “Ask more questions & work out for every problem that was there at the end of the chapter”
           “Commitment, hard working and disciplined students are always paid the worth”

  •   Dhiraj Kumar- India @ Aircel:

    “Keep your fundaments very clear.
    Analytical and conceptual thinking of situation (to apply the book knowledge in your work). Have patience. And lastly, be true and be yourself [you need to realise yourself truly” 
  •  Mary Persky – MetLife:


    “I suggest that first time job seekers become very realistic in their expectations for their first professional job”

    If your pearls aren’t polished, they won't shine. So, be prepared with resume in hand, examples of how you have and can make an impact for the organization.