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JK Rowling And Harry Potter Fan Club - Double Bill

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

It was really a double-bill week for Harry Potter’s fan-clubs around the world. On the one hand the much awaited “Harry Potter ‘The order of the Phoenix’” (based on the book No. 4) was released and on the other the majestic publishing of book No. 7- “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” marked a memorable week for Harry Potter fanatics. So, there were two enjoyable moments in the same week. Yes, it is a double-bill, isn’t it? Any book of the Harry Potter series is mind-blowing due to its style of storytelling capability of its conjurer author.

The author, JK Rowling and the film maker, David Yates try to present the same cup of tea in two different fashions. If you read the book No. 4 of Harry Potter series, and then decide to go to the cinemas to watch the movie “Harry Potter ‘The Order of the Phoenix’”, you will discover it more enjoyable than the original story. JK Rowling is a slow storyteller and director David Yates is faster. But it is not the only difference. There are two different types of trick and romances in these two different media – the book and the celluloid. Now the central character, Harry is much matured than other books.

The magician writer that she is, JK Rowling hardly shows any kind of magic in front of any knowledgeable audience. But her pen or old type-writer (whatever she likes for her writing) is doing all the business around the magical fairy-tale of Harry Potter. The book No- 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is already read by millions of her fans. The online community dedicated to J.K Rowling and her Happy Potter has become hyper-active and are blogging everywhere – some times trying to cash in on the phenomenon by releasing some extracts and images from the Climax chapter. There are more than 400 such images of JK Rowling’s books and pages available on the Net. Hundreds of fans waited long hours in front of bookshops in London for the last minute bell of the Big Ben Clock on 21st July, 2007, when the book was all set for sale and they renounced the leakage by the bloggers through their huge purchase of the latest Harry Potter’s book. As it was the final book of Harry Potter‘s series, the fan clubs show all enthusiasm to mark the publication of the book No. 7.

In the meantime, the film “Harry Potter ‘The Order of the Phoenix’” has been smashing all the box-office records around the world. Now, Harry Potter’s fans can be found in every corner of the globe. The Harry Potter series did record business in India, China and Middle Eastern countries

But who is this JK Rowling who is creating waves around the world? Well, she is a British single mother who enchanted her little daughter by telling many fairytales in her bedroom. One day she decided to write those stories with her old type-writer and took a historic attempt to publish them for her soft-minded readers in an elastic manner. But all success doesn’t come spontaneously and so she had to struggle initially to find a publisher of her book. In the last book, the reader didn’t understand the reason why she intended to kill her main hero, Harry Potter. I think, for JK Rowling, Harry Potter is a duck that laid golden egg for her. May be she has faded up with a lot of moneys and fame, so she want a lay-off from writing. Website owners, photographers, columnists are all busy to write about JK Rowling. She has become one of the richest writers and famous international celebrities. It seems she is tired of the public life and looking to go back to her laidback life –that once bored her.

Anyway, even if she does not touch the pen again, she has already left her mark and a legacy that would be remembered for a long time to come.

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Shah Ruk - The King Khan of Bollywood

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna- Never say goodbye Mr. Khan. He has broken every rule along the way.   Shah  Ruk Khan, the king Khan is still ruling the Bollywood with his own style. The actor redefined the image of anti-Hero. His wax Figure in London Madame Tussauds Museum on 3rd April 2007 has proven that he is the man who’s broken every rule in the book. Mr. Amitabh Bachchan was the first Indian film star to set foot in this prestigious museum with other great Indian like Gandiji. As the new host of Star Plus’s Kaun Banega Croepati , King Khan has already added a new dimension to his image as a youth icon. Millions of Fan round the globe have gone crazy after hes new looks.

In the early 90’s when he started his career with a television series “’Fauji’, he was out of focus of the glossy world of Hindi cinema. But now, whether it is film, Game show, Brand endorsement or live performance the superstar Shah Ruk is ruling the roost. He was born on November 2, 1965 in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar and studied in a premier institute, called St, Columbus’s School. He was excellent in studies, Cricket and Hokey. His first ambition was to become a Hockey star and earn himself several Trophies. After completing his schooling Shah Ruk also tried for Technical Institute and appeared for the tough I I T Entrance Examination like the other teenagers. He completed his graduation from Hansraj College in Delhi University. Then he joined a Master Degree Program in Mass communication. His specialization was in Film and marketing.

At first Shah Ruk Kahan was a small screen actor. He worked in T.V. serial ‘Fauji’ and Mr. Aziz Mirza Production’s entertainment installment ‘Circus’. His father Mir Taj Mohammad was died in 1981 and his mother Fatima Begum in 1991. Then Mr. Khan arrived in Mumbai. At this time his T.V. serial ‘Fauji’ was on the air in the National Channel. Girlfriend and present wife Mrs. Gauri Chibber dislike the idea of his being in the film. Gauri’s parents’ opt negatively. But the ‘Don’ led life by his own rules. Success comes to his life spontaneously. Of course he had faced some ups and downs in his life but he is a real achiever of life. Once a parson who aim for Technical Education, got a chance to shoot Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Swades’ in National Aeronautics & Space Administration i.e. NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida. For someone who started his career with as a shop star to one who has first - hand experience of NASA’s Environment? He is recipient of numerous Flimfare Awards. Shah Ruk Khan has come a long way. He was a rally cool, normal, easy going and a middle class guy. A philosophy that works to his school days and banner that graced his room ‘Do your Best and lave the rest’. He believed that one should always try and perform to the best of one’s ability and that is his life mantra.

Watch Satellite TV Online - Guide To Endless Entertainment

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Not everyone knows how to set up their computers to watch satellite TV online. They either are not informed or do not know how to find the right information to get started. So what happens as a result is people take on a “see what happens” stand or just go crazy about purchasing every system out there that promises to deliver satellite TV to their homes. These are not exactly the best options. It is important to know how to find the right tool to watch satellite TV online and to optimize the TV viewing experience.

By now, you may have at least heard that the way to get your computer ready for you to watch satellite TV online is to run a PC satellite TV software that can be downloaded from the internet. There are a couple of things you must check against the requirements of the software. You need to take note of your PC specifications such as how much RAM your computer has, what is the CPU processing speed and how fast is your modem connection. Tally these with the software requirements and if your PC does meet them, the software would function properly. Be absolutely careful with this as people who do not pay attention to these end up with a piece of software that is worthless to them since they are not compatible at all.

Other than knowing what are the PC requirements, you may wish to know that there are probably dozens of PC satellite TV software packages to watch satellite TV online. It can be challenging if you do not know which is good and suitable for your needs. I would share with you some useful tips to sieve out an excellent PC satellite TV package from an average one that can meet your needs. Be sure also to check out my mini-series that tells you all about PC satellite TV software.

1. Always check the number of TV stations listed in the software package. Since there are several software applications that provide thousands of satellite TV stations, go for these ones.

2. Look at the variety of TV stations. Make sure that it covers a wide range so that your whole family benefits from that. Frankly speaking, this is the best way to get the most out of the deal. But if you are using it for your own personal use, and it does not really bother you if there are kids programs or others, then it would not matter much to you. But if you want variety, go for those that provide TV shows, movies, music videos, local and world news, LIVE sports channels and so on.

3. Software handling must be easy. What this means is the installation must be simple and does not require you to be highly computer-savvy in order to install. It also means that using the software subsequently to watch satellite TV online must not be a painful experience. Rather, it needs to be so straightforward that you can teach a 9 year old kid to use.

4. Customer support and services need to be there for you when you need them. Also, it is good and assuring to go with software support that knows their stuff well.

5. Software cost is one factor which definitely play an important part in your decision making process. Cheap does not mean good. So even if a software vendor offers low-priced PC satellite TV software to you, it is not a guarantee that it is a great product. Neither is it so for an expensive one. To be on the safe side, never pay above $70. That said, it depends on your budget and how the software fares in other aspects.

This article more or less covers the few more crucial factors to consider when you want to watch satellite TV online with software. It would be beneficial to you when you check each software option against the criteria listed. Sign up for my free satellite TV mini-series to keep yourself well-informed about the latest development in satellite TV technology and also find out which is the best deal now for PC satellite TV software to watch satellite TV online.

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