Pacific Passion

Festivals, Birthday’s, Reunions, family get-togethers all play an important
part in one’s life. These moments are often captured for remembrance.
Photos are precious memories for the simple fact -Time once past do not
come back. Memories can go back whenever you see them. How does it sound to
express multiple emotions in a single picture with wordings expressing the
occasion? Amazing isn’t it??? I had been surfing for a Collage Maker
Software after my recent trip to my hometown and I had come across Picture
Collage Maker Pro. The software comes with predefined templates for all
important occasions that any person can treasure for life. You need not be
a techy to use this software nor is a special training required to use the
tool. All you need to do is download the software, select the template, add
your memories to it and just with a few mouse clicks your collage is ready.
Picture Collage Maker Pro can be additionally used for making Greeting
Cards, scrapbooks, Calendars, Poster, Photo Books etc.. A
15 day trial version can be downloaded from the website given below
http://www.picturecollagesoftware.com/Downloads/download.html
You can explore the options of creativity using the trial version. The
trial version has a water mark. The water mark is removed in the licensed
version. The license costs around $40. Licenses are available for personal
and commercial use.
You can add your creatively and make memories fabulous by using Picture
Collage Maker Pro. There are options available to customize collage by
adding wording, frames, masks, effects and clip-art.  You can as well
create collages spanning across multiple pages. You can shuffle images with
a single click. It's easy and fast. Images can be saved in BMP, JPG/JPEG,
GIF, PNG, and TGA formats and can be printed and emailed to friends and
relatives. Images can be cropped, rotated, re-sized, and freely arranged
within the collage. The program supports drag and drop image placements,
resizing and multilevel shadowing and clip-art decorations. Once
you start using the tool you won’t give it up. You can as well create your
templates.   It’s fun for any age group. Easily fits in all the day to day
needs. Not sure from a professional photographer’s point. It's not really very stunning... overall good

I have displayed below a few collages I have prepared using the trial version.

Pacific Passion
Most of the times my work starts at 6:00 AM. After checking the emails and
addressing the important items I take a break. A walk around the campus.
More than a health regime its a good exercise to overcome the
drowsiness of starting a day so early. At the day break, in the cool
breeze, what an amazing sight it is! to view the colorful pretty
butterflies, grasshoppers and bees hopping from one branch to another.
There are a lots of squirrels running here and there one behind the other
when they hear the noise of the nearing footsteps. There are a huge variety
of birds from small sparrows to peacocks. I can see them all singing,
dancing and playing on the lawns, poles, trees and roof top in their own
style. While the birds sing, the squirrels dance, the buzzing bees add a
rhythm. Some of them start working early like me. They are busy with
collecting twigs to build their nest in their tiny beaks, Some busy in
training their young ones flight. When its 8:00 AM. the pleasant atmosphere
with the singing of the birds and squirrels gets slowly replaced by the heavy
tampering footsteps, horns of the cars and bikes. The scorching sun comes
out burning the land. And then there is absolutely no clue left where these
sweet voices get lost and these tiny creatures get hidden.
Pacific Passion
Today at office we started with discussing about our childhood days. It was
a refreshment from the routine work. The topic was invoked by a forwarded
email from the friends circle.  Even I did have similar experiences, so thought
 why not put them in a blog…

There was a time when amma used to wake me up in the morning for studies,
the days I dozed off with my books open in front of me… The punishments for
talking during the assembly, and dirty shoes.  The intervals that were
meant for playing and running across the corridors chasing one another.
The lunches under the shades of the trees. At the bell at 3:45 we rushed
home. When friends in my neighborhood gathered together at 5 Pm to play
hide and seek, house-house or express. Exams had always been a nightmare.
The one day bating, the last minute discussions and revisions… followed by
dedicated prayers to God to help me score good marks or for a rain holiday
on a sunny day in case of bad preparation. When I recollect the prayers I
cannot just stop laughing at my own innocence.

There was a time when we had 2 months summer vacation to enjoy.. Had
atleast one month preparation to travel to my grandmas place… When my
brother and me fought for the smallest reason as a window seat. When
bisleris (packaged drinking water) were not sold in the trains we used to
be worried if my dad would be able to catch the train on time when he gets
down at the stations to fill water. We had never ending stories to share at
home at dinner. Only festivals and birthdays bought new dresses.  When
doordarshan was the only TV channel, jungle book, vikram baital and
chitrahaar were so entertaining.   My grandma’s stories were the cats and
dogs could speak were so fulfilling. The power cuts during summer was the
best time when everyone came out of their homes, the ladies got into
gossips, the children ran around here and there.

When the rains were meant for getting drenched and paper boats.  The
evenings were for playing and fun.  We heart fully smiled at the presence
of friend. The Sunday schools where we plucked mangoes and tamarinds from
the churchyard gardens. The fun filled activities during the advent. We
were so eager to help my mother out in the baking and making of sweets and
cakes before Christmas I remember some of  my friends as well who where
also equally excited to help... finally all of us been chased out from the
kitchen to sit with our books open and prepare for the half yearly exams.

When I look back I really yearn for those days . Not that everything is
gone, but definitely certain things are missing. When telephones where not
so common, we did know where to meet and when and now we make plans but
seldom turn back and the reasons are the hectic schedules. Did advancement
in technology and communication really improve human relations? We did not
require formal invitation to meet a friend. Off course I do accept on the
other side, it did make world a much smaller place to live. But when we
were using our hearts more than our brains for thinking and deciding life
was much happier. From the past few years I never been able to enjoy the
advent celebrations nor attend the stations of the cross on Fridays for
lent. Thank God if I get a Sunday off out of my so called busy schedule to
attend the mass. I need approvals to celebrate a festival. I never knew my
life would change so drastically in a few years. Grandma's stories are no
more fulfilling for the fact we know cats and dogs don't talk. We have less things to share at home. 
We were crying and laughing more often and more openly.
 I sometimes wonder how funny it is, I
do not have update of many things happening around me but know what a
friend in US had for her breakfast. All thanks to the social networking
sites that help us stay connected.  Thank God atleast they are there. No
more can we plan for a long vacation. Nothing to get astonished if a
foreign trip happens over a weekend.  There was a time when journeys were
also equally important and not just the destinations. The innocent letters
with lot of grammatical errors from the little children whom I taught did bring overwhelming joy than any appreciations or spot awards.
Sharing worries and happiness did not mean vulnerable to the listeners.
While I draw my salary I feel happy for the money I earn.  It did bring a
lots of things. But when I look back this is what I have lost.
Pacific Passion
I once told my nephews “If you can fold a piece of paper in half 50 times
it would reach the moon.” Smart kids they would not buy anything just like
that. They asked for proof.  I gave them the mathematical explanation. The
older one seemed good at maths. He looked convinced after the crosschecks
and calculations. They were very happy. Looked like they were already on
the moon. Whole night they spent folding papers. Initially started with
papers from notebook and then with newspapers. The next morning they came
back saying they aren't able to fold the paper even15 times. Can you help
us with it? Laughing out loud I replied if I could do it myself I would
have already been on the moon :):) Now that was a funny instance. Many a
times aren't we not in this difficult to do situation? From the surface
things look quite easy and simple however when it comes to actuals they are
not the way they seem to be.
Pacific Passion
Deep feelings of a software engineer working round the clock, taking up challenges in learning new technologies, writing a couple of certifications... if in school 40% marks was PASS in software 80% marks is PASS.. GOD what a struggle!!!... Meanwhile a colleague call’s up and informs about an offer with a higher package, lesser work, travelling onsite... the inspired soul makes an attempt... find’s a job however again the same things repeat.. Lots of work, shifts, new technology, Certifications etc... and this SDLC (A software developers life cycle) repeats J
Just a small reflection on the high ATTRITION rate that the Software companies are experiencing throughout the world....
Why is it always the recruiters market????? Why can't v have it the other way round where the Job seekers advertise their skill sets and the job recruiters create vacancies matching their demands...
Wondering what it is????
Welcome to TECH DREAM GRASSHOPPERS!!!!....  For the young aspirant tech dreamers with good grasping and hopping powers!!!!

Attention recruiters!!
To be eligible to give offers - MUST CONDITIONS are listed below
-> Package offered should not be less than 10 lpa
-> Two onsite trips each year is a must.... NOT TO THE SAME PLACE
-> Working in shifts/holidays/weekends will NOT BE entertained at any cost
-> Flexible Office timings which should not exceed 8 hours including two tea breaks of one hour each and a lunch break of 2 hours everyday...
-> Cabs should be provided for door to door pick up and drop... One cab per employee
-> Perks and benefits should be provided on a regular basis for motivation
-> One outing and team lunch is a must every month
-> World trip once a year for employees along with their families
-> Access to social networking sites so that the employees stay connected to family, friends, relatives during office hours
-> No certifications will be written... We have studied enough and there is nowhere we can use it..
-> 70-80% hike and promotions each year

The other desired conditions - NOT A MUST BUT WOULD BE GOOD TO HAVE
-> Pillows at each desk.. so employees can take a nap in between

The terms and conditions listed above are subject to change based on employee needs. The updated list would be available in our website.

ABOUT US:
-> Have expertise in Orkuting, creating groups in Facebooks, adding new friends, Writing comments/reviews etc....
-> Have advanced skill sets in finding excuses for all kinds of issues.
-> Experience in escaping at critical times and during escalations
-> Good skill sets in entertaining people with useless talk
-> Good listening skills - Applies only to music, Radio FM commentaries and chit chatting with friends
-> Up to date on all information related to new movie releases, cricket scores etc
-> Exceptionally dedicated resources-Can sleep with the eyes open staring at the monitor and will not get disturbed by any external forces.
P.S: Disclaimer: This blog is intended for unofficial use only.  Not authorized for official use. If you are just an accidental visitor read and enjoy. It's just for a laughter.

A day without laughter is a day wasted!!
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Pacific Passion
According to AppData CityVille has around 16.8 million daily users beating out FarmVille’s 16.4 million. CityVille is also ahead in users with 61.7 million compared to FarmVille at 56.8 million.

Source: http://www.gadgetank.com/featured/watch-out-farmville-cityville-is-taking-over/

- I was surprised to hear from a friend of mine that Farm Ville had suck her
time almost an year, she had not been able to clear any interviews nor
prepare for an entrance exam just because of being addicted to this.
Facebook has been continuously coming up with improvements to keep the
users occupied. Now we have CitiVille in line. Nice to see the progress.
But how far is wasting valuable time on these websites ignoring the
activities on priority really considerable??? Happy Gaming!!, however the real challenge lies in staying
intellectively aloof when there are tasks on priority. Don't forget there's a real world outside.
Pacific Passion
Finally today I have made an entry in BlogSpot paving my way into the world
of blogging for the second time. The idea had been in my mind from quite
sometime and a kickstart was done in 360 a few years back. With the
numerous bugs reported in the site added to an amount of laziness from my
side the interest somehow slowed down and totally evaporated with the
decommissioning of the site. Recently the idea popped-up when one of my friend
asked “Why don't we start again?”. Donno! How long this interest would keep
me holding or what or when my next blog is? however would try to put in
whatever comes to my mind. I am still a newbie here. Would need your
suggestions and comments for improvements. By the way what would you like
to see in my blogs?

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