India Inc is faced with difficult economic conditions and pressure of higher cost of operation is leading to lower profits coupled with delayed sale cycle is making it increasingly difficult to provide higher appraisal percentage in the year 2012.
A recent article on economic time suggested that the salary appraisal number in the year 2012 will be in tune with last year and could range between 10%-15%

Below is industry wise suggested appraisal numbers

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One of the best things about touch displays is the sheer flexibility of what can be achieved with the software applications that run on the device they are attached to. While using physical keys gives you a rigid and immovable set of potential functions with no scope for innovation or future changes, a touchscreen display can be anything you want it to be. When a keypad is needed, a virtual array of buttons can pop up. When you want to select a different app, you can touch the relevant icon and the work of many different developers will be brought to life. Devices such as the Apple iPhone and iPad have helped popularise touchscreen displays and many other businesses are harnessing them as a result.

The other reason to invest in touchscreen displays is the potential for increased user friendliness of the interface. Intuitive menu systems and the ability to use a finger like a cursor, to drag and drop items and pinch to zoom in on specific elements, allows users to learn how to fully exploit a system without any complicated tutorials or verbal instructions. In addition, the newer multi-touch sensitive displays can register more than one simultaneous press, allowing for multi-finger gestures and even more opportunity to enable intuitive inputs.

There is a variety of places in which touchscreen displays are already being used by businesses. Automated cash registers at large chain stores let users scan and bag their own shopping, increasing the throughput levels, reducing queues and ultimately resulting in the need for fewer staff to man the tills. Touchscreen kiosks at airports and other travel hubs can help people get through the check-in process much quicker, as well as letting them buy their own tickets and tag their own luggage. By eliminating the need for a direct human agent and making many different services electronic, faster transactions are guaranteed.

Touchscreen ATMs are an increasingly common sight inside and outside of banks. Because the touch interface can be controlled to allow a wide variety of functions, people can deposit cash and cheques or withdraw funds, as well as having access to other account-related features, all in the same visit. Because the bank will be saving money, the customer can get a better deal, making everyone more content with the quality and value of the service.

Touchscreen displays can be used within businesses for the purposes of staff training. Almost any test can be administered using a touchscreen display. As the results will be electronically logged with little margin for error, thanks to the intuitive nature of the interface, you can improve productivity and induct new members of the team far quicker. In addition, the use of a Verizon FiOS broadband connection will allow you to collate and access data accrued from touchscreen devices in a heartbeat.

Efficiency and accuracy are the watchwords of touchscreen displays. As people are so used to using them in the modern world, it makes sense for businesses to invest in upgrading their existing systems. The flexibility of their use makes them future-proof and their potential is impressive.

About author: Kristina Louis is a freelance content writer by profession.She writes article on behalf of Charter internet.Gadgets and Internet technology are her topic of interest and she find immense pleasure in writing article on Internet technology.

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Many progressive organizations today are using social media as an integral part of recruitment strategy.  The latest weapon the in the armoury of the HR department is Google+. By now most  organization have aligned social media are part of their recruitment process might have developed an integrated effort on their website, blogs, LinkedIn company profile, Facebook page, twitter and some other tools and applications like bullhorn which helps them maximize their reach.  Now the online recruitment activity is blessed with another awesome tool in the form of Google+ for business.

How to setup up Google+ page

1. Creating a Google+ Page:   http://plus.google.com/pages/create once you click on this link there will be a wizard that will help you complete the process.  The wizard lets you choose your category under which your business will be found.
2. Account Name: Choose your company account carefully. First and foremost create a Gmail account that can be shared by the entire HR team. Don’t used personal email as currently Gmail does not allow multiple users assigned to one account.
3. Creating Public profile:  The HR department and marketing department needs to take adequate care while creating public profile so as to maintain consistency across online platforms. Important thing here is to ensure you choose right tag line that helps you entice candidates
4. Sharing the page: the next step is to promote the page, the idea is to first develop an interactive page as per your online recruiting strategy and only then exercise this option. As promoting the page will share the page with all your connections and a blank or half completed page will not give good impression and will surely not achieve ultimate objective of the page being added in your prospective candidates circle.

Facts/issues/limitations about Google+ pages

• Google+ pages do not allow mentioning yourself unless you are connected.
• Pages don’t have option to extend circles
• Pages can’t  + 1 other pages and they cannot +1 any other content
• One can find a business by typing its physical his  content

• Pages can’t add people to circle unless  the page is mentioned  where as in profiles  can be added to has the
• Default primary setting is visible to all
• Google+ will automatically unfllow candidates who unfollow the page
• Best feature is that local pages have special field where candidates can search companies by location
• At this stage pages doesn’t receive notification

Finally specific pointers on how it can help in improving recruitment using Google+

• Share lot of photos on your Google+  HR page where you can show case  “ happy employees”  and showcase your “ work place”
• Use circles to categorize candidates based on stage at which the HR communication is structured.
• Encourage existing employees to share their experience on posts
• Use Google+ hangouts to organize meetings or webinars for prospective candidates
• Companies can create recruitment related games to engage prospective candidates visiting company’s Google+ page

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Even the telecom and petroleum ministry also consider Aadhaar as a valid KYC norm for issue of SIM cards and cooking gas connections.

I urge everyone to apply for the card if not already applied as the faster we all are on the system the better is it for all of us. You can read the complete process of applying for the unique identification car here

Aadhar UID project touches one crore applications

In just nine months since the launch of the Aadhaar project in Maharashtra, UIDAI has issued one crore Aadhaar numbers. 52 year old, NK Chheda from Maharashtra has the distinction of being the resident whose Aadhaar number was generated on reaching this milestone. Coincidentally, the first resident to get the Aadhaar number, Ranjana Sonawane, is also a resident of Maharashtra. She received her number on 29th September, 2010 in Tembhli village of Nandurbar district.  You can download official report on UID here

For detailed and correct information I recommend you visit the official site

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• It’s going to save me a lot of money as they say money saved is money earned
• I am going to contribute in a small way by not polluting the environment hence helping reduce global warming ;-)

I am writing this article for people to get accurate information and not spend time searching the internet just as i did. As there are not many source of authentic information for CNG or LPG conversion kits in India.

Overview of gas conversion kits in India

There are quite a few gas conversion kits available in the market most of these kits are either imported from Italy and Argentina and rest are made locally here in India.  Install only government approved CNG kits in your car. As when your car will be sent for RTO registration they will verify the status of the CNG kit manufacturer. There are two types of kits one with sequential system and other is lambad system.

The list of government and RTO approved CNG kit can be found here:

• Longas Italia (Installed in my vehicle)
• Tomasetto
• Tartarini
• Landi Renzo
• Lovato
• BRC
• Bedni
• Bugadi
• Navshakti
• Unitax
• SKN

Process of converting petrol car to gas is simple

• Identify the right kit for your car
• Make the most important decision to get it converted by authorized dealers or our trusted mechanics
• RTO registration of CNG kit
• Periodical checks on fine tuning the system

For better performance

• Now a days all CNG kits automatically start the car on petrol and then immediately switches to gas
• For better performance of your engine start on petrol and drive for 2 kms before switching to CNG, as gas is dry and does not provide any lubrication to the engine so when you drive on petrol first it will lubricate the engines

For installation of government approved CNG kits you should only trust government approved vendors. I have got my kit installed in maruti swift dezire from sai service which is an authorized maruti service centre

Pricing for installation of CNG kit in Mumbai is Rs 32000 from road side genuine vendors and Rs 42000 with authorized and reputed vendors.  If your car is under warranty then I suggest

Useful links:

• List of CNG filling stations in Mumbai and thane can be found here
• CNG saving calculator
• CNG FAQ
• List if CNG kit suppliers in Mumbai
• Automotive research association of India ARAI
• Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE)

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With Gandhi like avatar and ideologies Anna Hazare is bound to get public support and undoubtedly going to win the fight against the government.  It’s amazing to see how the entire nation gets behind one individual and accepts him as their leader. As i write this article million of Indians are gathering to stage a fight against corruption.

I have yet to meet someone who does not support Anna Hazare in his movement to curb corruption as it is the single largest issue obstructing India’s progress. There is corruption in entire world at one level of the other but in India is rampant and its present at all levels.

Citizen of India need to be careful at this stage as there might be a lot of political parties, corporates and individuals with maligned interest and would like to take advantage of this situation and redirect our efforts to benefit their vested interest.

Before we blindly support our leader we should be clear of our objectives and know more about our leader.  Most people I met knew very little about Anna Hazare and his team and also knew very little about lokpal bill.

As a result I am writing this article and would like to share certain links where you can get complete information. These are official sites where you can get information

• About Anna Hazare
• About Lokpal bill

How can you support Anna Hazare?

• Take some time out and go to designated places in your city just be there you don’t have to fast to show your support
• Participate in march past organized at various location in your city
• If you can be there in person you can
  • Wear black band to work
  • Facebook badge for profile picture – click here to get one
  • tweet information with # tag on twitter #annahazare
  • Write about it on your blog
  • Create awareness by sharing my article ;-)

I understand that we all are very busy with our work and hardly find time for ourselves, but this is the time when we need to stand up collectively for a better India. I am doing my bit are you?

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I would like to thank Nicholas Carlson as I am sharing his article for the benefit of my readers (especially fresh graduates aspiring to do something big in life)

Two years ago, a Stanford business school student named Tristan Walker sent Foursquare cofounders Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai an email out of the blue, asking for a job.

Today, Tristan is Foursquare’s director of business development.  During his tenure, he’s built partnerships between Foursquare and huge brands such as Bravo, MTV, CNN, New York Times, NBA and Starbucks.

To celebrate the two year anniversary of the email, Tristan just published it on his personal blog, along with some notes:

The golden email ;-)

Today marks two years since i sent my very first email to Dennis and Naveen (wow i was such a nerd! ha). Naveen sent a reminder to team foursquare today and i thought i’d share it on my blog. Man, how times have changed:

Hey Dennis and Naveen,

How’s it going? Hope all is well!  My name is Tristan Walker and Im a first year student (going into my second year) at Stanford Business School (originally from New York).

I m a huge fan of what you both have built and excited about what you  guys have planned for FourSquare. It is an awesome , awesome service.

I would love to chat with you guys at some point, if you’re available, about FourSquare. This year, I’m looking to help out and work  extremely hard for a startup with guys I can learn a ton from. Dennis,  with your experience at Google and the Dodgeball product, and Naveen, with your experience at Sun and engineering in general, I know I could  learn a great deal from you both!

Before business school, I was an oil trader on Wall Street for about two years and hated it! Moved out to the Bay/Stanford to pursue my passion for entrepreneurship and the startup world. This past spring I had the opportunity to work for Twitter as an intern and learned a  ton. Solidified my commitment to working at a startup that I’m passionate about, and FourSquare is one of those startups that I believe in.

I know you guys are probably getting inundated with internship-type  requests, but thought it’d be worth a shot! I can assure you Im humble and Im hungry! Let me know if you’d be interested in chatting further.

I definitely look forward to hearing from you.

Stay awesome!

Tristan

@tristanwalker

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tristan j. walker |  mba class of 2010

stanford graduate school of business

A few things to note here:

• I spelled foursquare “FourSquare”…capital F and capital S….TWICE! (so taboo these days) ha. Talk about green…and who says “stay awesome!” (hilarity!)
• I sent this email after really thinking hard about this post from Jenn Van Grove at Mashable (thx jenn!). After reading, i IMMEDIATELY started to think about the potential for merchants and brands to start interacting with customers in ways that have never been done before. I read that post in May of that year I believe and signed up that same day
• After my using foursquare every day for about two months I knew i had to work for the company. On July 16th i scoured the internets, found Dennis and Naveen’s emails (#crazytristan) and shot them an email right away. This was before they even had @foursquare.com email addresses (and well before our series A round).
• This is the first of 8 emails i sent Dennis/Naveen. They both must have thought I was crazy. On the 8th email Dennis replied

“you know what, i just may take you up on some of this, are you ever in nyc?”

-dennis

You could tell he was a bit annoyed (sorry dennis! oh well…ha) I thought on it for a little bit, and replied back (something along the lines of…):

hey dennis, yeh I was planning on being in ny tomorrow [i was in LA at the time!…and no, i definitely had zero plans to be in NYC] how about we meet up live at your offices?

-tristan

then i booked my flight that night, flew out the following morning, hung out with him and naveen for a week and one month later I was full time at good ol foursquare.

which brings me to the last point. a lot of folks ask me how Ive been able to secure some pretty cool spots at awesome companies and my answer is always the same. “be so enamored with the product that you would work for the company even if they didnt hire you….more importantly find where the needs are within the organization and be willing to do whatever it takes to help them fill the need (work for free even!)…and MOST importantly make sure that youre filling a need that the organization doesnt have the resources to fill on its own. If a company is not willing to let a hungry, passionate, smart, unpaid advocate of the product help the organization to fill that need (when it doesnt have the resources to do it itself) then you probably shouldnt be working at the company anyway. They’re just being arrogant”…Dennis and Naveen made pretty clear that their passion was with product (and theyre the best in the world at it). I knew i could help them (without much guidance and hand holding) to think through the business opportunities / potential for foursquare. And i did it for free (for 30 days at least :)). I gained their trust, which was most important.

The past two years for me have been nothing short of amazing. Dennis/Naveen didnt have to but they gave me a shot and really did change my life. I owe those guys a ton and im truly appreciative of it all. Now, back to work…. :)

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I have been using iphone 3GS for couple of years now and have been actively involved in the jail breaking community.  Have been upgrading and tweaking my iphone for all sort of different things.  After an upgrade on 4.2.1 using Sn0wbreeze or Redsn0w I found three very common issues

• Iphone stuck at synching contacts or calendars
• Battery drain
• Multi-tasking not working well

I will help you decode the first issue for the other two you can use SAM preferences and I am sure (on 3gs) it will surely solve the battery drain and multi-tasking issue.  Details click here http://www.bingner.com/SAM.html

FOLLOWING IS ONLY FOR JAILBROKEN IPHONE STUCK AT SYNCING CONTACTS OR CALENDARS WITH OUTLOOK

The idea is to do simple things first and try and arrive at root cause of the problem it’s not a one stop solution. Please backup iphone using itunes before you start.

Step 1: Try and sync your iphone with some other computer

Step 2: Uninstall Mobile Me if you installed it along with itunes

Step 3: Step 3: Reset Sync History – Process

Step 4: Install latest version of itunes and try again. Strictly follow this process

Step 5: Create a new user on your operating system and then try synching itunes

Step 6: Disable third party login in outlook - Process

Step 7: I know it tedious but try all of the above on another operating system

Step 8: Take a backup of your .pst files – meaning just copy them and keep in another location

Step 9: Run Scanpst.exe and fix all pst files and then run the sync – Process

Step 10: Create a new pst file and make it as default and try syncing  - Process

Step 11: unfortunately if all of the above doesn’t work then there is no option but to redo the jail breaking process.  Use redmondpie.com as a genuine source of information for jailbreaking.

Or write to me and I shall be able to help you out.

Happy Synching.

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In such cases we would think about a lot of stuff like:

• Is it really worth starting a dead blog
• What happens to my SEO
• What happens to my Google indexing
• My audiences would have stopped waiting to read my post

Many such things crop up in our mind and we starting thinking towards starting a new one or just leave this one behind.   Let me tell you, it’s a bad idea to leave this one and let your effort go down the drain.

First and foremost, it’s your blog – your perception your views about topics that you write about and the points mentioned above really doesn’t matter.  This would matter only if you are a PRO Blogger but if you were then you would never land up in this state.

Restarting to blog is more about mindset than anything else. Most people think of having changes in design or functionality some might improve interactivity of the blog and the other would improve / include social media aspect of the blog. Each one of us is trying to give a reason to the world that why you were absent for this long and why are you starting all over again.

Bottom Line when starting to blog after a gap:

You aren’t starting to write because people want you to write, you are because you are passionate about sharing your perception with the world.

I have approached the whole thing with this mind set and everything has worked out well.

Few things I did before I re-started

• Promised myself that I will post at least once every 15 days
• Informed my personal network to watch out for my blog again
• Used social media to spread message so that people can be aware that I am starting again

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