Beastly

Director: Daniel Barnz

Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer

Banner: CBS Films, Storefront Pictures

Producer: Susan Cartsonis

Executive Producers: Roz Weisberg, Michael Flynn

Writers: Daniel Barnz, Alex Flinn (novel)

Indian Presenter: Multivision Films

Release Date: March 4, 2011 (US, Canada, Puerto Rico)

Release Date: April 29, 2011 ( India)

Beastly is a teen romance about learning how to see past false surfaces to discover true inner beauty.

Seventeen year old Kyle (Alex Pettyfer) is the spoiled, shallow and incredibly popular prince of his high school kingdom. Entirely captivated and empowered by his own physical appearance, Kyle foolishly chooses Kendra (Mary-Kate Olsen), a goth classmate rumored to be a witch, as his latest target for humiliation.

Unfazed by his cruel behavior, Kendra decides to teach him a lesson – she transforms him into someone as unattractive on the outside as he is on the inside. Now he has one year to find someone who can see past the surface and love him, or he will remain "Beastly" forever. His only hope, an unassuming classmate he never noticed named Lindy (Vanessa Hudgens), may be his best chance to prove that love is never ugly.

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Opportunities to become a AIRMAN-INDIAN AIR FORCE

RECRUITMENT RALLY AT AIZWAL FROM 07 APR 11 TO 12 APR 11

Thursday, 17 Mar, 2011

JOIN INDIAN AIR FORCE - BECOME AN AIRMAN

RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP 'Y' {EXCEPT AUTO TECH, GTI AND IAF (P)} TRADES AND GROUP 'X' (TECHNICAL) TRADES AT ASSAM RIFLES GROUND, ZODIN SQUARE, AIZAWL(MIZORAM) FROM 07 APRIL 2011 TO 12 APRIL 2011

1. Indian Air Force offers opportunities for unmarried male Indian citizens from the States of North Eastern Region (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura) to become an airman. The Recruitment Test for Group 'Y' {Except Auto Technician, Ground Training Instructor and Indian Air Force (Police)} and Group 'X' (Technical) trades will be held at Assam Rifles Ground, Zodin Square, Aizawl (Mizoram) from 07 April 2011 to 12 April 2011 as per the Selection Programme given below.

2. SELECTION PROGRAMME. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7 AM onwards every day as per the details given below. Candidates reporting up to 10 AM at the Rally Venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.

Note: - The Recruitment Test is not for selection as Officers/Pilots/Navigators.

DATE

STREAM / ACTIVITIES

07 April 2011 Written Test and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Group 'Y' {Except Auto Tech, GTI and IAF (P)} trades.

08 April 2011 Interview & Medical Examination of candidates passed Written Test & PFT on 07 April 2011

09 April 2011 Reserve Day

10 April 2011 Written Test and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Group 'X' (Technical) trades.

11 April 2011 Interview of candidates passed Written Test & PFT on 10 April 2011. Trade Allocation Test (TAT) and Medical for candidates qualified in Interview.

12 April 2011 Reserve Day

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

(a) For Group 'Y' {Except Auto Tech, GTI and IAF (P) Trades}. Passed Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination with Science, Arts or Commerce subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and pass in each subject or 03 years Diploma in any stream of Engineering from a Government recognised Polytechnic/Institute shall be permitted to appear for Group 'Y' {Except Auto Tech, GTI and IAF (P) trades in IAF}.

(b) For Group 'X' (Technical) Trades. Candidate should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2 with pass marks in Mathematics and Physics with a minimum of 50% marks in overall aggregate.

OR

Should have passed a 3 year Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) with at least 50% marks in overall aggregate from a Govt. recognized Polytechnic Institute

Note : - Exact aggregate percentage of marks up to first place of decimal for all subjects as mentioned in the Marks Sheet of Intermediate/10+2/equivalent (For example, 49.9% should NOT be rounded off to 50%). Vocational courses conducted by CBSE and Kerala Board recognised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are also eligible.

4. AGE LIMIT. Candidate should be born between 01 July 1990 and 30 September 1994 (both days inclusive).

5. MEDICAL STANDARDS - (a) Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cm. (b) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm (c) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. (d) Vision: Minimum Visual Standard: Unaided 6/36, corrected to at least 6/9 for each eye with spectacles, DIOPTRIC power not exceeding + 3.5 Dioptres in any axis. Full field of vision and Defective safe colour vision CP-II/III. (Candidate should bring latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used). (e) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. (f) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (g) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. (h) Health: Candidate should be free from medical or surgical deformity. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

6. Candidate discharged from the Armed Forces on any ground or dismissed from any Government Organisation for any reason earlier are NOT eligible to appear in the rally.

7. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. Candidates are to bring the following documents along with them while coming for the examination:-

(a) HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener and Black/Blue Ball Point Pen for writing. (b) Seven copies of recent (taken on or after 07 January 2011) passport-size colour photograph (front portrait, without headgear except for Sikhs). Photographs should be only on good quality "photo paper". (c) Two unstamped self addressed 24x10 cm white envelopes of good quality. (d) All original educational as well as NCC certificates (if applicable) and mark sheets with three photostat copies of each. (e) To be eligible to appear in the rally at Assam Rifles Ground, Zodin Square, Aizawl (Mizoram) the candidates must have passed the qualifying examination from the recognized Boards from the States of North Eastern Region or should fulfill the domicile requirements as applicable to the States of North Eastern Region (Domicile Certificate issued by SDM/DM/Executive Magistrate or any official authorized by the State Governments of North Eastern Region only will be accepted). (f) Sons of Serving/Retired/Discharged/ Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile status may be permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of Air Force Personnel Certificate as a proof in the following categories: - (i) Father/Mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit located in the States of North Eastern Region (ii) Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who are residing in the States of North Eastern Region (on production of proof of minimum stay of one year). (iii) Original and one photostat copy of discharge book. (g) Those who are below 18 years of age are to get the consent form (given below) filled and signed by their parent/guardian. The candidates of 18 years of age and above can sign the consent form themselves. Candidates are to bring the "Consent Form" to the Examination Venue and submit the same before the Physical Fitness Test.

For application and other details visit http://www.indianairforce.nic.in/

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Car pollution can damage brain

WASHINGTON: Being exposed to highway pollution can cause brain damage in mice akin to memory loss and Alzheimer's disease, American researchers said.

Scientists recreated the airborne pollutants that come from the burning of fossil fuels andtheweathering ofcar parts and pavement, and exposed mice to the harsh air for 15 hours per week over 10 weeks.

Thetiny air particleswere "roughly one-thousandth the width of a human hair , and too small for car filtration systems to trap," but exerted massive damage on the brains of the exposed mice , said the study . "You can't see them , but they are inhaled and have an effect on brain neurons that raises the possibility of long-term brain health consequences of freeway air ," said senior author Caleb Finch of the University of Southern California .

Scientists found the exposure resulted in "significant damage" to neurons involved in learning and memory , and they detected "signs of inflammation associatedwith premature aging and Alzheimer's disease ."

More researchis necessary to determine if the same effects could be seen in humans . "Of course this leads to the question , 'How can we protect urban dwellers from this type of toxicity ?' And that's a huge unknown ," Finchsaid . AFP

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Telegu actor Sujatha passes away

Actress Sujatha passes away , Tamil Actress Sujatha passes away , Senior Actress Sujatha Died , Sujatha passes away , Actress Sujatha Family PicturesThe eminent actress of south Sujatha has left for heavenly abode.

Sujatha, aged 58, reported to have passed away today. According to sources, the veteran actress was not keeping good health for some time and succumbed to her disease.Sujatha became a prominent face after working in different languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and also Hindi. She has shared the screens with biggies like Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth.Sujatha is well-remembered for her performances in ‘Annaikili’, ‘Avargal’, ‘Vidhi’, ‘Andhaman Kadali’ among others.

Talented actress Sujatha who was introduced to tinsel town by director K Balachander in Aval Oru Thodarkadai breathed her last today at her residence in Chennai. Sujatha was suffering from illness for quite some time and she was not seen in films or in television for the past few years.Sujatha has acted in all the south Indian languages and was known for her elegant and at the same time strong portrayal of her roles. Her voice which was uniquely pleasant was liked by many. She has also acted with Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth as heroine when the actors began their journey in the film industry a few decades ago. Behindwoods.com offers its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prays for Sujatha’s soul to rest in peace.

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The Jan Lokpal Bill- Anna hazare

The Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's ombudsman Bill) is a draft anti-corruption bill drawn up by prominent civil society activists seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body that would investigate corruption cases, complete the investigation within a year and envisages trial in the case getting over in the next one year.

Drafted by Justice Santosh Hegde (former Supreme Court Judge and present Lokayukta of Karnataka), Prashant Bhushan (Supreme Court Lawyer) and Arvind Kejriwal (RTI activist), the draft Bill envisages a system where a corrupt person found guilty would go to jail within two years of the complaint being made and his ill-gotten wealth being confiscated. It also seeks power to the Jan Lokpal to prosecute politicians and bureaucrats without government permission.

Retired IPS officer Kiran Bedi and other known people like Swami Agnivesh, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Anna Hazare and Mallika Sarabhai are also part of the movement, called India Against Corruption. Its website describes the movement as "an expression of collective anger of people of India against corruption. We have all come together to force/request/persuade/pressurize the Government to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill. We feel that if this Bill were enacted it would create an effective deterrence against corruption."

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare will observe fast unto death from today until the government enacts a comprehensive law like the Jan Lokpal Bill to tackle the menace.

"My fast unto death begins on Tuesday. I was saddened when the Prime Minister rejected the demand by leading civil society members to include them and senior ministers in the joint committee to draft the Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's ombudsman Bill)," 72-year-old Hazare told a press conference in New Delhi on Monday.

He said that a Group of Ministers headed by Sharad Pawar is looking into the contents of the proposed anti-corruption bill and civil society members would be consulted later.

Retired IPS officer Kiran Bedi and social reformist Swami Agnivesh were also present and pledged their support to Hazare.

Hazare lamented that the views of eminent persons like Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde, advocate Prashant Bhushan and Agnivesh were not considered important by the government and "a minister like Sharad Pawar, who is known for possessing large amounts of land in Maharashtra, is heading a committee that will draft the bill."

Swami Agnivesh said he attended the meeting this morning of the sub-group on transparency of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) headed by Sonia Gandhi.

He said a 'Jan Lokpal' should be set up at the Centre and a 'Jan Lokayukta' appointed in each state to handle corruption cases, probe them and ensure prosecution.

"If the NAC had also decided to look into our demands, Hazare would not have to sit on fast from tomorrow. At an earlier meeting of ours with the GoM, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily kept saying there was no precedent of having a joint committee to draft such a bill", Agnivesh said.

Bedi said just like the nation united during the cricket world cup to boost India to victory, people, activists and media have to create a non-stop movement till the Jan Lokpal Bill is adopted by Parliament.

The activists also claimed support of 1983 cricket world cup winning captain Kapil Dev and said he had written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh support their demand.

The activists handed over a copy of the letter written by Kapil Dev to the Prime Minister on March 30 in which he said he was "pained" to see once scam after another come out during the Commonwealth Games (CWG).

The letter said many committees have been set up to go into the scams but no concrete action has been taken so far.

"Why can't we have an independent Lokpal to look into these scams. I consider you as the cleanest politician in the recent history and I urge you for a Jan Lokpal Bill," Kapil Dev added.

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Kirsten retired from the cricket

Gary Kirsten, the former South African opener and current Indian coach, is watching the Indian team play its last match under his watch today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. That the match happens to be the World Cup final is a testament to the veteran South African star's coaching ability.

At the last practice session before the final Kirsten led the Indian team through its final drills before the big game. It was an emotional moment for the inspirational coach who is on the verge of leading the Indian cricket team to its second world cup victory.

He took over three years ago at a time when the Indians were facing a hard time in international cricket.

Kirsten's tensure saw India become the number one test team in the world. The 43-year old hard hitting opening batsman expressed his feelings about taking the team India to the pinnacle of the World cup by saying that he was keeping his fingers crossed.

Kirsten retired from the cricket after making his mark as one of the finest opening batsmen in the game. Herschelle Gibbs who shared the crease with Kirsten for South Africa over the years praised the dedication and hard work that marks Kirsten as an exemplary coach.

The Indian captain, M.S Dhoni, was all praise for the coach as well. He said that whether India wins or loses the final, Kirsten will be remembered for his quiet enthusiasm as a coach and excellent leadership.

Kirsten will not renew his contract with the Indian team owing to personal commitments, citing family as the main reason. If India wins against Sri Lanka today, it will be the perfect ending to an illustrious run. He will achieve the dream of winning the world cup as a coach, something which he failed at as a player.

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United Nations plane crashed in congo

4 Apr 2011-A United Nations plane crashed while trying to land at the airport serving Congo's capital, Kinshasa, on Monday, killing 32 people, U.N. officials said. One person aboard survived.

"We can confirm only one survivor out of the 33 people on board the ... plane," U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said in New York. The world body earlier said Congolese and foreign nationals were on board the plane.

The operator of the plane, Georgian flag carrier Airzena Georgian Airways, said the crew was Georgian.

A U.N. source in Kinshasa, who asked not to be named, said: "The plane landed heavily, broke into two and caught fire." There were strong winds blowing at the time.

Congolese Health Ministry official Joseph Kiboko said: "We sent eight people to hospital who were still breathing, but I don't know whether they survived. Both the pilots were killed."

In New York, U.N. peacekeeping chief Alain Le Roy said there had been four crew members, and that all but five of the 29 passengers were believed to be U.N. personnel. The others worked for non-governmental organizations, he told reporters.

A Reuters correspondent at the Kinshasa airport said the plane was completely destroyed and the wreckage was lying at the end of the runway.

Le Roy said the plane had missed the runway, probably due to wind. The United Nations would set up an investigation immediately, he said.

The Bombardier CRJ-200 jet, had taken off from the eastern city of Kisangani, a U.N. spokesman based in Kinshasa said.

Officials had told Reuters earlier that the plane was a CRJ-300.

The U.N.'s 19,000-strong peacekeeping mission is backing Congo government efforts to fight rebel groups that have been haunting the country's troubled east since a 1998-2003 civil war that killed five million people.

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Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba is Dead (News background)

Puttaparthi (Anantapur Dist.), 6th April, 2011: Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba is Dead? The News may be hard to listen? Yes, ofcourse! But, many rumors and back ground news are around this issue regarding the health conditions of Sathya Sai Baba. However, many people raised a question, why don't you allow us, or atleast release a visuals of his present condition? and people are doubted on concerned authorities behavior (Is Sathya sai Baba dead?)..

Sathya sai Baba is dead at the time, he had been admitted in the hospital ???? If yes, why this drama is playing ????

We don't know anything yet. So, we should wait for the official announcement.

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Chaitra Navratri started

Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri: April 4, 2011 to April 12, 2011

Chaitra Navratri, also popular as Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2011 dates during Chaitra month in April 2011 are – from April 4 to April 12. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra month is celebrated as Ugadi or Yugadi. Durgashtami or Durga Ashtami in Navratri is the most auspicious day for Durga puja. Durga Ashtami 2011 date in this Navratri is April 11. This is the Hindu New Year day as per the calendars of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Chaitra Navratri is very popular festive season in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, etc.

As per the legends mentioned in the Puranas and other Hindu scriptures, Chaitra Navratri is the actual Navratri during which Goddess Durga was worshipped. But during the time of Ramayan war, Lord Sri Ram worshipped Durga at the time of Ashwin month. Since then, Ashwin Navratri or Durga Navratri has become the main festive season to worship the Goddess. Here is the Durga Navratri 2011 dates. Read this article for Durga Puja 2011 dates in Bengal.

Chaitra Navratri is also called as Vasant Navratri or Basant Navratri. This festival marks the beginning of Vasant ruthu (spring season). It is also called as Sri Rama Navratras. Sri Ram Navratri ends on Ram Navami festival.

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Sathya Sai baba health condition

Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Medical Sciences Director A N Safaya on Sunday revealed that the health condition of spiritual leader Satya Sai Baba is stable, and is no cause for worry.

In a medical bulletin issued on Sunday to the media, Dr. Safaya said, "Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba was admitted to this hospital on March 28th and had a pacemaker implanted in his heart. Currently, he is on the ventilator support for respiration, and dialysis is being done to assist the functioning of his kidneys."

The 85-year-old spiritual leader, considered as an incarnation of God by his followers, was showing signs of improvement on Sunday, said Dr. Safaya.

The health bulletin further stated that Satya Sai Baba, whose real name is Sathyanarayana Raju, "had a restful night yesterday, and is under the constant care of a panel of experts. Baba's health condition is improving."

Minister For Major Industries J Geetha Reddy, an ardent devotee of Satya Sai Baba, met the officials of the Sathya Sai Charitable Trust and also the doctors on Sunday after her attempts to meet Satya Sai Baba had failed on Saturday.

Dr. Reddy was deputed by the state government to pay a visit to him after the reports of his deteriorating health emerged from Puttaparthi.

Sathya Sai Charitable Trust officials have been keeping a strict vigil at the hospital, and haven't allowed even the minister or any other government officials to see the religious guru in the hospital ICU.

Meanwhile, the state government has also sent a team of doctors from Hyderabad to monitor his health condition.

A large number of police personnel have been deployed at the hospital as an increasing number of devotees waits outside the hospital premises. The security was beefed up after a few devotees tried to barge into the hospital on Saturday.

Satya Sai Baba had been admitted to the hospital on March 28th after he had complained of breathing problems.

The spiritual leader had claimed in 1940 that he was an 'avatar' of God. (INN)

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Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanthi

Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanthi 2011 is celebrated today on April 5th on rememberance of our veteran freedom fighter, former Deputy Prime Minister of India and beloved national leader Babu Jagjivan Ram.

Babu Jagjivan Ram's political story reads like a modern-day epic. Emerging from the soiled backwoods of caste-plagued Bihar where opportunities were limited and life was severe, this determined crusader scaled heights of success unrivalled by any other person in post- Independence history. He was respectfully called Babuji (Father) by one and all.

In retrospect what Babuji did seems unreal. Imagine having an uninterrupted parliamentary career spanning over half-a-century, a world record in political longevity. Or standing for the election and returning unopposed on no less then three occasions. Or being instrumental in making India self- sufficient in food at a time when it was at the mercy of Western left-overs. Or acquiring a legendary status for his super-efficiency and his staggering capacity for work. Or as the Defence Minister, guiding the country to its greatest military triumph - the war of 1971, which created Bangladesh.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.Kiran Kumar Reddy paid rich tributes on his 104th birth anniversary on Tuesday. You to can participate on Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanthi 2011 by sending sms messages to your friends to commemorate his 104th birth anniversary on April 5, 2011.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.Kiran Kumar Reddy in a message today, the Chief Minister described Babu Jagjivan Ram as an able Parliamentarian who championed the cause of the poor and the downtrodden in the country until he breathed his last.

Police Commissioner A K Khan on Saturday announced traffic restrictions in the hyderabad city in view of the Babu Jagjivan Ram birthday celebrations from 5:00am to 10:00pm on April 5 near the Lal Bahadur Stadium.

His uninterrupted parliamentary career, spanning over half-a-century, was a world record in the legislative history of the country. Babuji, during his long-standing public life has left an indelible impression in the minds of the people, the Chief Minister said. He was widely admired for his leadership qualities and organizational abilities and always remained a force to be reckoned with in Indian Politics, the Chief Minister added. The Chief Minister exhorted the youth to emulate the high ideals of Babu Jagjivan Ram and to strive for building a modern India.

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Sachin Tendulkar Dream Came True - Cricket World Cup 2011

Mumbai, 2nd April, 2011: Sachin Tendulkar Dream Came True India vs Srilanka. India won again Sri Lanka... India Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs Srilanka India Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs Srilanka

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India Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs Srilanka

Mumbai, 2nd April, 2011: India vs Srilanka. India won again Sri Lanka... India Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs Srilanka India Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs SrilankaIndia Won the 2011 Cricket World Cup - India vs Srilanka

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Gmail Motion - Official Google News! (Making April Fools)

Google today (april 1st) making everyone a fool (April fool), for this google played a trick and here it is: The mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion -- now you can control Gmail with your body.

Read full story: http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html

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