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June 02, 2014 , , ,
Oh, how you've changed, Mark Zuckerberg.
Over the years, the head of Facebook has shaken up his site with various redesigns. Sometimes, it was little things, like being able to "Poke" people or displaying user activity on a "Mini-Feed." And sometimes, it was a big change, like the 2011 introduction of Timeline, which allowed users to post "Life Events" and add large cover photos.
What better way to reminisce on all of Facebook's changes than to look at Zuckerberg's own profile evolution?
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Throughout it all, he's been a chameleon, tweaking and transforming his page to highlight any and all of Facebook's new features. Here's a walk down memory lane with the many faces of Mark Zuckerberg's profile.

  • 2005

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    Here's Zuck at a presentation in 2011. Part of his talk includes an image of his profile from 2005, which, wow, remember when it looked like that?
    Back then, it was still called "The Facebook" and had a wildly simple design.
    (Note the slight peek of a hoodie in his profile picture.)
    Image: Flickr, Niall Kennedy

  • 2007

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    He had 182 pics and you could see the changes he made to his profile. Note how the Facebook tools on the top right-hand side were all in lowercase letters, and there was a "Mini-Feed" where you could see user activity.
    It's also worth checking out what Zuckerberg's "Interests" were: Lots of Facebook, information flow, exponential growth, meditation, driving, writing and more.
    Image: Phys.org

  • December 2007

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    Look at the scruffy hair and city landscape in that profile photo. The Mark of late '07 was so young and carefree.
    Image: SocialTNT

  • 2010

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    You could still "Poke" him and see a list of his family members.
    Image: Blue Note Technologies

  • 2011

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    Here's Zuck presenting his profile during an event in 2011. Once the Timeline was introduced, Facebook's CEO graced his cover photo with various pictures of his dog, Beast. You could also "Subscribe" to his page.
    Image: Flickr, Niall Kennedy

  • 2012

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    Back then, he described his job as head of Facebook: "Making the world more open and connected."
    Image: ProCon

  • 2012 - Life Event

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    When the Zuck married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan in 2012, he uploaded a sweet wedding photo of the pair. He also added the event to his Facebook timeline.
    Image: A New Domain http://anewdomain.net/2012/05/19/zuckerberg-marriage-post-ipo-priscilla-chan/

  • 2013

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    In 2013, Zuckerberg's profile received more views than normal, thanks to a hacker named Khalil Shreateh. He allegedly found a flaw in Facebook's system and was able to post a status on the young billionaire's page to alert the social site about the bug.
    Image: Mashable

  • 2014

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    First you were friends. Then you became a fan. Then you subscribed. Then you could "Follow" Zuckerberg's profile. From 2013 to 2014, he acquired about 10 million new followers, putting him at over 28 million total.
    There's no more relationship status, and he's only got one profile pic. The fun Timeline photos of Beast are now replaced with a map graphic "of all of the friendships formed on Facebook across the world," according to one of his comments.
    This is the Mark Zuckerberg of the present.
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May 10, 2014 , , , , , , , , ,
Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor starrer 2 States has beaten and made a record for this year. The movie, by earning 3.50 crores on its Day 8 i.e. 2nd Friday, has beaten Salman Khan starrer Jai Ho‘s record of Highest 2nd Friday at the Domestic Box Office. 2014′s so far the Highest Grosser, Jai Ho had managed to rake in 3.30 crores on its 2nd Friday.
With this, 2 States now stands at a Domestic total of 63.50 crores at the Box Office. Interestingly, this flick has earned more than the new releases’ combined collections.
Alia Bhatt in a still from movie ‘2 States’
Alia Bhatt in a still from movie ‘2 States’
While Revolver Rani earned 1.90 Crores, Kaanchi collected 0.85 crores and Samrat & Co. 0.25 crores only. Looking at the current pace the film is performing, it seems 2 States might even emerge as the Highest 2nd weekend grosser of 2014.
This rom-com has done very well on Day 9 i.e. 2nd Saturday. The final numbers are still being compiled. Watch this space for 2 States’ 2nd Saturday collections.
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May 07, 2014 , , ,
Star cast: Anshuman Jha, Asif Basra, Amit Sial, Uttkarsh Majumdar, Faiz Mohammad, Suruchi Aulakh, Yaushika Verma, Shameem Khan
Director: Janaki Vishwanathan
What’s Good: The film’s satirical tone and ace concept makes it a well grounded plot right from the start.
What’s Bad: The abruptness of the film will tick you off. The film had every ingredient to seem interesting and the inability to build on the good parts makes it quite a half baked watch.
Loo break:  More than just a few.
Watch or Not?: Yeh Hai Bakrapur could have been quite an intelligent take on India’s affiliation for blind faith. But the film somehow manages to kill its caliber with its shabbily done screenplay and reckless editing. The script lacks intuitiveness which was expected of it. Not entirely unwatchable but the film leaves by a sinking feeling which cannot be the residue of a confident product. It is a crucial story told without any keenness.
The story of the film is set in a small, predominantly Muslim village where the Qureshi family owns a goat. The family wants to discard their pet but that isn’t acceptable to the little boy who loves his pet. A way must be plotted to save him from going away.
The boy does get his way through but his pet goat suddenly becomes the talk of the town and beyond attaining a Superstardom overnight. With endorsements flocking his way, the goat becomes the subject of people’s likings and even Hindu-Muslim politics.
How does this end is what is an interesting thing to look out for in this film.
Anshuman Jha and Asif Basra In a still from movie 'Yeh Hai Bakrapur'
Anshuman Jha and Asif Basra In a still from movie ‘Yeh Hai Bakrapur’

Yeh Hai Bakrapur Review: Script Analysis

If you sniff closely, Yeh Hai Bakrapur has the essence of a politically inclined story. But what draws your attention to the film is its childlike innocence and how the writing invests in building a tender story revolving around Shahrukh, the goat. The animal, for no credit of his, evolves into a seraphic creature of sorts. Definitely the commentary is on how interrelated blind faith and illiteracy is, but the message comes out quite contrived. There is a clear lack of clarity in the film’s writing which leads to a sloppy screenplay for it.
Though the end product isn’t much to my satisfaction, I cannot help but bring up the tenderness in the tale. Yes, the main reason why the milieu of the film seems even remotely attractive is because of the child like glee in the wee moments of the film. The child’s love for his goat arouses an array of really delicate emotions.
While it all begins well, the story’s slow build up infuriates one, almost making one lose interest. The story doesn’t really move much, beating around the bush over and over again. The characters become flat and doesn’t evolve further over the course of the film and most importantly, the pivotal point of story stands defeated by the time the end credits flow down the big screen.
It is the lack of a nuanced story in a plot of this vein, is what I understood as the problem with the film’s script. The way the script infuses the tragedy of poverty is near perfect but doesn’t really build on the main theme too much. The ripples caused by the goat Shahrukh isn’t exactly believable due to the shaky storytelling in those parts. The flow of the film ends up grinding your brains to pulp ending in nothing more than sheer futility.

Yeh Hai Bakrapur Review: Star Performances

Anshuman Jha does a stellar job and manages to emerge as a startling performer every time he is on screen. He is endearingly innocent and awfully sweet.
Suruchi Aulakh is another one hard to miss. She holds her ground with the character and plays it with perfection.
Asif Basra is great in his part too and adds well to the film.

Yeh Hai Bakrapur Review: Direction, Editing and Screenplay

Janaki Vishwanathan’s work is potent but lacks finesse. There are a multiple sequences in the film that conveys mostly the story’s inability to settle well with the audiences. The unhurried pace could have been used to establish something but it is eventually wasted away with a climax and an ending that clearly lacks soul.
Though there is authenticity in how she frames the rural background of the film and uses it as a character in her film, the loose second half with a sloppy storytelling and finally a blunt ending doesn’t reflect well on the film.
Indian Ocean’s music is put to good use too but, the film doesn’t turn out to perfection.

Yeh Hai Bakrapur Review: The Last Word

I did not leave the hall with a smile after Yeh Hai Bakrapur for the simple reason that I saw there was lot more potential entrapped in the story than what came out on screen. The frenzy for filmstars in our country left unexplored despite being hinted on repeatedly.
The flat climax and dissatisfaction after the ending left me dull. There was so much matter put to so little use. I am going with a 2.5/5.
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May 03, 2014 ,
For many women, high heels are a treasure. Sure, they hurt your feet sometimes, but what other accessory can add an instant dose of glam – and a few slimming inches -- to your look? Because you love your high heels so much, they probably get a lot of wear, which means they’re bound to take a beating along the way. So how do you know if your heels still have some life in them or whether they’re past their expiration date? Learn to decipher when they're worth repairing -- and when it's time to say goodbye.

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If your heels aren't comfortable, you'll never want to put them on. (photo: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images)
Before you don your shoes for their first night out, take several steps to help them live a longer – and more comfortable – life. “A shoe can last your whole lifetime if you take care of it and don’t wear it every day and do the little tiny maintenance things to keep them good,” says Lori McCravey, head buyer for FootFitter.com, a shoe and footwear care site.
The first thing you should do -- even before you actually buy a pair of high heels -- is make sure the heels fit properly and are comfortable enough to walk around in. If you need help finding the best fit for your foot, ask an associate at the shoe store or boutique. “[With] shoes, if they don’t feel good, you might as well not have them,” McCravey warns. “If they’re not comfortable, you can buy tons of little inserts or insoles or pads for the inside of your shoes to make them comfortable.”
There are an endless number of different inserts and shoe pads that work specifically for high heels, whether it’s an open-toe padded insole or a heel pad to prevent blisters. Work with the shoe store associate to figure out what you’re going to need to be comfortable in the shoes before you purchase them.
Once you’ve claimed your new shoes, take a few more measures to protect and prolong their life. First, add an extra rubber sole on the bottom of your heels to keep them from wearing down. “One thing we do with Louboutins is we put a very thin rubber sole of the bottom of the shoe -- and we happen to use a red rubber sole. That protects the actual sole, and that can be done with any shoe,” says Wayne Edelman, president of Meurice Garment Care, a high-end garment and accessories cleaner in New York.
Edelman also adds rubber heel caps to protect the original heel.
Finally, protect your new heels from water and stains by using a rain and stain repellent, which can be found at most shoe stores. This spray doesn’t make shoes waterproof, but it makes them less likely to absorb water or other liquids and makes cleaning easier, Edelman suggests.

Time to Say Goodbye

How long should the average pair of high heels last? That all depends on a few factors: how well you’ve taken care of them, how often you wear them and what you’re doing when you wear them. “If you wear them, say, no more than two to three times a week, I can’t imagine – if it’s a good quality pair of shoes and they fit properly and you take care of them – that they can’t last you 20 or 30 years,” says Lori McCravey, head buyer for FootFitter.com.
But if you’re not so diligent, they won’t have such an extensive life. “It depends on the material of the shoe, the quality of the shoe, but really that also depends on how much you wear them,” she says. “If you wear them two to three times a week, I’d say they’d last you at least five years.”
So just how can you tell if your heels are ready to get the boot? Wayne Edelman, president of Meurice Garment Care, says that when certain high heel damage occurs that can’t be easily fixed, it’s time to let them go. For example, a broken heel can be easily fixed by a cobbler, but if the sole itself is broken, the shoe is past the point of repair.
Another sign is when an integral part of the shoe is missing or broken, like a strap across the front of the shoe, for example. “It’s one thing if the strap comes off the shoe at its connection point,” Edelman says. “We can fix that. “But if the strap is gone – the strap is severed in the middle – the shoe is probably gone.”

For McCravey, it’s simple to tell when your shoes’ time is up: “If they don’t feel good and they don’t look good.”

Lasting Power


Having lots of heels means each pair will stick around a lot longer. (photo: Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images)
Once you start strutting around town in your new heels, there are several things you can do to make sure they look fabulous for as long as possible. First, try not to wear your heels on rainy or snowy days, since water can damage them. If they do get wet, make sure to dry them out properly. “We recommend even stuffing some newspaper in them,” Edelman says. “And never dry them by the fireplace or the heater.” Drying them by a direct source of heat will strip the shoe’s leather of its natural oils, leaving it cracked and distorted.
If you have to wear heels in wet weather, opt for a pair made from synthetic materials, like vinyl. “There are a lot of plastics now being used in shoes,” Edelman explains. “They handle moisture better than a natural substance like suede or leather.”
Another alternative is to simply wear another pair of shoes (cute ballet flats or comfy sneakers) during your commute or your time outside, then change into your heels once you get to your destination.
If you have leather shoes, it’s important to keep them well conditioned, McCravey recommends. “If you keep your leather conditioned nicely, they’ll be more flexible and stretch with your feet more.” Make sure you’re polishing and conditioning your heels regularly, even if it means taking just a few minutes to brush the dirt off and rub in some shoe polish.
Another way you can treat your shoes nicely: “Don’t throw them in a big pile in the closet,” McCravey insisted. “If you don’t keep your shoe boxes, you might consider a shoe bag to put them in so they don’t scratch against other shoes.”
McCravey also suggests purchasing shaft shapers to slide inside your high heel boots to help them stand up straight and keep their shape. This prevents lines and cracks from forming in the leather.

Be Flexible, Own More

If you want your shoes to treat you nicely, make some adjustments. “All shoes can be kind of uncomfortable sometimes, but those kind of things are temporary,” says McCravey. “If a shoe is absolutely pinching your toes or makes your feet ache when you take them off, you either need to adjust your shoes for your feet -- or you shouldn't wear those shoes.”
Purchase a shoe stretcher – you can get a high heel-specific stretcher on many shoe sites online – to stretch out your shoes and give your feet a bit more room. “It can make a huge difference on the wear of your shoe,” McCravey says. “It can make your shoe last much longer, and your feet will feel so much better.”
One final piece of advice: Rotate your heels. “Though you have a favorite pair, you should try to alternate several pairs,” Edelman suggests. Having multiple pairs of heels means you’ll wear each one less often, making them last much longer.
Edelman's rule to for well-heeled women to live by? "The more, the merrier: The more you have, the longer each one will last.”

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