[ CES 2015 ] Saygus V2 with 3GB RAM and 320Gb storage , Super Android Smartphone

Created by Saygus, a mobile design company based in Salt Lake City, Utah and manufactured like most other smartphones in China, this one aspired to be a super smartphone.Saygus create a super-smartphone, a device that will provide the best functionality and a host of features we may not see on other flagships in the immediate term. From the materials used in its construction, to potentially massive amounts of storage, to claims of unbeatable battery performance, the V2 plans to make a statement.  

BEAUTY DIET - Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty

By Dwivedi Shruti and Paul Virginia (  Department of Foods & Nutrition, SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007 )                                     

Even a small pimple panic us. For a smooth, wrinkle free skin, full hairs and healthy nails, we investigate quite a lot in creams, masks, peelings ad cures, without giving a second thought to the money we spend on the same. So why not let us give one chance to NUTRITIOUS FOOD  as well…..

True beauty comes from within. After all it is not the hair that needs nutrition from shampoos, but the cells that form the hair. Beauty can therefore be encouraged from within by supplying our body cells with nutrients that keep the connective tissue elastic, the skin protected and hair and nail strong.

The good news is that the food that happens to be good for our skin are also good for our overall health. Let us have a look on what they can do for our skin:-

Vitamin A : promotes proper repair and maintenances of skin, and deficiencies can result in a dry, flaky complexion.

Food sources- egg yolks, dairy products, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, parsley, apricots, peaches, mango and papayas.

Biotin (B vitamin) : forms the basis for skin, nail ad hair cells.

Food sources- Bananas, eggs, oatmeal and rice.

Vitamin C :  protects skin from sun damage, smoking and pollution with its antioxidant properties. Also play a role in collagen synthesis.

Food sources- Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit), strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers and leafy green vegetables.

Vitamin E : protects skin from damaging effects of free radical activity in body which cause damage to cells.

Food sources- Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, egg yolks and soybeans.

Selinium :   protects skin against sun damage by helping to minimize the damage caused by free radicals.

Food sources- Whole grains, garlics, egg, wheat germ, brown rice.

Zinc : can clear skin by controlling oil production.                        

Food sources-  pumpkin seeds, ginger, nuts , oats and eggs.

Also drink plenty, exercise, get sufficient sleep and avoid nicotin and alcohol.

               This smoothie makes a perfect breakfast!

 Beauty Blend
Try this smoothie for a big blast of complexion-friendly nutrients - vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fats.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
- 2 cold oranges, peeled and cut into sections
- 1/2  chopped mango, chilled
- 1/2 cup sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt, chilled
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Yields 2 1/4  cups

Nutrient Analysis (one serving)
Calories: 250 
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol:  0 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Fiber:  9 g

Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty and feel confident with your rejuvenating skin. What's your Beauty Diet Mantra Let us know in the comment below .

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Soft Drink hazard for health - Best Sanitizer

Article  by Shruti Dwivedi

That's right, the ubiquitous soft drinks that is endorsed by celebrities across the world and claims to be synonymous with happiness and moreover a habit for every age group is really a dangerous product.

The major consumption problem is one can of soft drink (350ml) contains equivalent of 10 teaspoons of liquid sugar, which is enough to fulfill our entire day's caloric requirement without adding any nutritional  value. A person who has a can of soft drink  a day adds an extra 14.5 pounds per year, just from calories. Another synonym for soft drinks can be acidic drinks, as it is the most acidic beverage we can buy with a ph of about 2.5,considering that battery acid has a ph of 1.Phosphoric acid present in them interferes with body's ability to absorb calcium, and interacting with stomach acid slowing the digestion and blocking nutrient absorption. As it creates an acidic environment in kidney tract it is also linked with kidney stones.

No one likes the possession of ugly smile and stumped teeth, so say ‘no' to soft drinks, as citric acid present in them makes as corrosive as battery acids. Aspartame most commonly used as sugar substitutes welcomes hundred different health problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors , diabetes and emotional disorder also increasing risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high blood sugar and raised cholesterol.


High sodium and caffeine content in it dehydrates body causing chronic dehydration. Sodium benzoate, a preservative in most of soft drinks may directly affect lungs as it increases amount of sodium in the body while reducing availability of potassium causing asthma as well as eczema. Appealing  color  of soft drinks are carcinogenic as it comes in part from 4-Methylimidazole a chemical that forms in production of caramel food coloring. Imagine what does that brown stuff really do to our insides??


Can't remember much of anything? It may be because of excessive sugar consumption which reduces production of brain chemical called BDNF. Also presence of BPA gender binding chemical is linked to heart diseases, cancer and birth defects.


On contrary, there are real practical uses of soft drinks, where buying soft drink really seems useful-

• Remove grease strain from fabric, just soak strain with coke.
• Remove caked rust on old rusty bolts.
• Blood comes out of cloths and fabric when soaked in soft drinks for a while
• Let the mess soak in some soft drink burnt pan will come out clean.
• Tea kettles can be hard to keep clean, fill with soft drink.
• To clean toilets, just pour soft drink around bowl.
• Gum sticks in hair can be removed by dipping section of hair in same.
• Soft drinks can completely dissolve a tooth.

If soft drinks are good for all these uses, imagine what it does to the stomach lining.


Why Buy Any Other Sanitizer When There Are Soft Drinks????


Written By - 
Shruti  Dwivedi , Department of Foods & Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007


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Zen8 Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : Best Winterboard theme

iOS 8 winterboard theme with subtle tones to put your springboard at ease. Neutral colors and familiar icons allow this to be a theme unlike no other.This is the base theme, included is all icons and settings icons, for other packages pertaining to this theme, search Zen8. You will find iconOmatics, GroovyLocks, iWidgets, and more.


Zen8 is designed by JunesiPhone


Features :

 - Over 200 icons (with more on the way)
 - IconOmatic Theme
 - GroovyLock 
 - Cydia/Safari UI

 - Over 200 Icons

 - Zeppelin Icons

- Settings Icons

- iWidgets 

 Screenshots :

What’s new in  Zen8 v-1.0

  - initial release.

 Zen8 is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Macciti repository. Give it a try.

Review : It is not Memento, it is not The Dark Knight, it is not Inception. It is Interstellar.

Plot :

 In the near future Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered, giving mankind the opportunity to widen their lifespan. A group of explorers must travel beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. The crew of the Endurance are required to think bigger and go further than any human in history as they embark on an interstellar voyage, into the unknown. Coop, the pilot of the Endurance, must decide between seeing his children again and the future of the human race.

Cast :

  Matthew Mcconaughey :

     Matthew Mcconaughey's acting is good, but nothing stellar, especially coming off the best acting role of his career. He plays the character like it should be played, but Nolan's characters never being truly drawn out or rounded does not help him any.

 Anne Hathaway :

     Anne Hathaway gave a stunning emotional performance as the flawed Bland.

 Jessica Chastain

    Jessica Chastain has a few strong moments as well.Jessica gave the best performances without a doubt. There is a scene regarding her character breaking down which will definitely make your eyes water. 

The supporting cast all do justice to the movie too

Direction :

 Mr. Nolan. Don't just look at Nolan, but look at his films. Some say Inception would be his masterpiece, while others would say it's The Dark Knight, or Memento. But honestly, every single film Christopher Nolan has directed is a masterpiece not of its genre, but of Nolan. Following is his quiet masterpiece, not the film that put Mr. Nolan on the map as a phenomenal director, but one people visited or revisited after becoming accustomed to Nolan, after seeing Memento, what could be called his breakout masterpiece. Then, right after, he directed the remake of the Norwegian thriller, Insomnia. This, too, could be considered a masterpiece, even if a remake. Then, we were given his take on the Batman universe, starting with Batman Begins, the origin masterpiece. Then, there's The Prestige, adapted from the novel of the same name, which can be called his dark masterpiece. The Dark Knight, his bold masterpiece; Inception, his complex masterpiece, and The Dark Knight Rises, his flawed masterpiece. Now, we have Interstellar, his emotional or personal masterpiece..

The script of the film is very well combined the history of space exploration and the relationship between Cooper and Murph. The story is complex and complicated, is based on real scientific theories by Kip Thorne, and indeed contains a reference to the "Space Odyssey" and other sci-fi pictures. This story about true love, about loyalty, forgiveness, fraud, hard decisions, and much more. And it is designed so that leaves a lot of room for the imagination of the viewer. It's also possible to notice some structure allusion to another Nolan's work - Inception. The story and visuals are combined just perfectly in Interstellar.

Music :

 Interstellar is itself a crescendo, increasing sensitivity and creativity. I use the term deliberately because it goes crescendo with the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, which is one of the most beautiful music ever scored for a sci-fi movie. We are witnessing a perfect musical arrangement, a total symbiosis, a bit like the music of Gravity which had understood very well how to match the image and the rhythm of a sequence to its own musicality. Zimmer's crescendos are giving a new powerful breath to every new scene, whether it is in visually powerful & intense moments or in more intimate moments; it intrudes into our momentary feelings and sensations, and manages to extend them, sometimes almost to choking, before resting on the balance of the film frame along with our mind spell-bounded. 

Verdict : 4.5 /5 

Conclusion :

  

 Overall, I think that this movie should be seen in theaters on the big screen if you have the chance. It was a true experience. Be sure to be attentive and to clear your bladder first though. It will make you think. At times it might make you check your watch, but please endure and you will be treated to one of the most intriguing films of all time. Even if you think you didn't like the film, there is no doubt that you will be thinking about the contents of the plot and beauty of the visuals long after the credits roll

Gionee launched Marathon M3 with quad core & 5000 mAh battery priced at Rs 13,999

Gionee’s latest smartphone from M series is now listed on online retailer eBay for Rs. 13999 only. It is also listed on official Gionee website. This smartphone is the successor of Gionee M2. Gionee Marathon M3 is paked with 5000 mAh battery as compared to 4200 mAh battery in Gionee M2. Marathon word was added in the name just because it guarantees a great battery life.

Gionee Marathon M3 specifications

• Dual SIM with Dual Standby
• 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD display
• 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
• Mali 400 GPU
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
• 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
• 5000 mAh battery with up to 32 days standby time
• Dimensions: 144.5×71.45×10.4 

If we talk about hardware specifications, The Gionee Marathon M3 (better than the Gionee M2) is a quad band smartphone with 3G support. It is 10.4mm thick and weight without the battery is about 180 grams. This dual SIM handset is powered by 1.3GHz quad core processor (cortex A7) MediaTek MT6582 coupled with Mali 400 MP2 GPU. Handset runs KitKat 4.4.2 with Amigo UI over a 5 inch OGS IPS screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.

There is 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and micro SD card slot that can house external cards of up to 128GB. The M3 comes with dual cameras an 8MP auto focus on the rear and 2MP on the front. Key features are 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

There is accelerometer, proximity, light and magnetic sensor. Now coming to the battery – it is a massive one with a 5000 mAh capacity. As per the company the talk time is about 30 hours on 3G and about 50 hours on 2G networks. Standby time is about 32 days.

The Gionee Marathon M3 is now available on ebay.in for Rs. 13,999. Better wait for the official price update on the Gionee website.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro with 2.5 GHz Quad-Core processor and 3 GB RAM : Full Review and First Look

Key Features of Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro

• 5 MP Secondary Camera
• Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
• 16 MP Primary Camera
• 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
• 4000 mAh Battery
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• 6-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Quad Core Processor

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is priced at Rs 32,999 .

Review :

Pros :
1. The 6 inch QHD screen is impressively amazing. The bezels are so thin and make the phone look super cool.
2. The build of the phone is of premium looks. The phone is incredibly thin and the metallic feel complements it's overall style.
3. The snapdragon 801 chipset married to a 3 GB RAM makes scrolling through the UI and running various apps so lag free and fluid.
4. The camera is amazing ! Take my word for it. It's amazing.
5. The Vibe UI is cool. The wallpaper switching effect is cool.
5. It has a notification LED. I love notification LEDs.
6. The sound quality is good, though the bass seems to be a little less.
7. The phone has a mammoth battery of 4000 mA. And it lasts long. Really long.
8. I love the fact we can switch to stock android UI without having to root the phone. That's a really interesting feature.
9. Almost the apps we need come bundled. There's no much bloat-ware.
10. 4K video recording is crystal clear. Fantabulous !

Cons :
1. I wish it had an expandable memory slot. Especially because of its ability to record 4K videos, the memory would be full soon.
2. I wish the second SIM slot was 3G enabled. (Too much to ask?, maybe...)
3. I wish the earphones that came bundled were of a more premium quality.
4. The rear camera juts out of the body a bit. That's of some concern as the glass can get scratches soon.

Specification :

GENERAL FEATURES
Brand	Lenovo
Handset Color	Starry Night Black
Form	Bar
SIM Size	Micro SIM
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
SIM Type	Dual Sim, GSM + GSM
Model ID	Vibe Z2 Pro

CAMERA
Secondary Camera	Yes, 5 Megapixel
Flash	LED
Other Camera Features	Auto Focus with RGB and BSI Sensors
Primary Camera	Yes, 16 Megapixel

MULTIMEDIA
Video Player	Yes
Sound Enhancement	1 x Sealed Chamber Speaker
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Audio Jack	3.5 mm
Preinstalled Browser	Android, UC Browser
Bluetooth	Yes, v4, Supported Profiles (HS)
Navigation Technology	A-GPS, with Google Maps
NFC	Yes
Internet Features	Email
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n/ac
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
3G	Yes, LTE (4G): 150 Mbps HSDPA; 50 Mbps HSUPA

OTHER FEATURES
Sensors	Light Sensor, eCompass, Gravitation, Proximity Sensor
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Important Apps	Facebook, Skype, Twitter, Google Android Suite, SHAREit, Security, SYNCit, CLONEit, SNAPit Camera, SEEit Gallery, AccuWeather, Route 66 Navi + Maps, Evernote, Guvera Music
Additional Features	Games

DISPLAY
Resolution	Quad HD, 2560 X 1440 Pixels
Other Display Features	Gorilla Glass 3
Size	6 Inches
Color	16 M

DIMENSIONS
Weight	179 g
Size	81.3x156x7.7 mm

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

BATTERY
Talk Time	45 hrs (2G)
Standby Time	948 hrs (2G)
Type	Li-Polymer, 4000 mAh

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Memory	3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 1700, 2100; 4G: LTE
OS	Android v4.4 (KitKat)
Processor	2.5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Quad Core