Plants Vs Zombies is a great addictive game from PopCap. Once you start playing it, you can only stop when you complete it to several endings. I downloaded this game in Russian language and without understanding anything, I started playing it. Stage after stage the game got more difficult so I decided to change the game language.

Plants Vs Zombies Russian Menu

I checked each file in the game folder but found nothing to change the language. XML files in sub-folders didn’t helped much since those were limited to error logs language only. I looked over Google but couldn’t file the solution. However now I found a way to get my game in English language. In fact, you can change the game to ANY language you want!

Solution is very simple. The game does not store your progress in the game folder. It saves the game in the USER folder. Since all the files in save folder is binary, you don’t have to worry on the language. Just download correct version of the game from the PopCap site and install it in your computer. You can install it in the same folder where your OTHER language game is installed (Russian in my case) or to any new folder if you do not want to risk your game progress. Run the newly installed game and VOILA! you are seeing your progress in the English language game too!

Plants Vs Zombies English Menu

Have fun (^_^)

I’ve been using Windows 8 for quite some time now. It was working great as long as I was using Beta version. But when I purchased and installed on my Dell OptiPlex 760, it worked even better.

Problem: Yesterday when I came to my office and turned my PC on, it stopped on the login screen and I noticed that my keyboard and mouse is not responding. I booted with a Linux USB and both keyboard and mouse started working perfectly. I found the solution of windows 8 input devices issue and it was so simple.

Windows 8 Login screen Seattle

Cause: The problem is actually with the hibernate image. The image is sometimes corrupt and whenever we press power button, it hibernate by default so the corrupt image is never changed. All we need to avoid getting the PC hibernated once to remove that corrupt image.

Windows 8 login screen coral

Solution: Just start the PC and wait to see the login screen. When the screen is visible and after waiting some moments, just unplug the power or remove the battery from your laptop. DO NOT PRESS POWER BUTTON! You need to cut the power off before windows goes into hibernation once again. Now restart the PC and see how keyboard and mouse started working back again! Yippy!

You might have heard about Adstic Media Network which is a France based ad network recently launched in India. This would be a big turn-off for many publishers that it is not directly open for signup on this network. Well, they are hiring affiliates by directly contacting them. Don’t miss, it’s on Net30!

So whats so ‘high-Tech’ about this network? This is the first and only network in India which is based on hardcore technology called PAP. PAP is currently the most advanced affiliate system which is most complete for affiliates. It offers some unique features like hiring your sub affiliates and downloading their iOS or android apps on your mobile phone.

Some beneficial features I noticed in this network are Net30 payment and competitive payouts. I noticed almost double payout for some campaign then DGM India and TYROO. Why would anyone waste their inventory for a campaign at low price while the same campaign is available on double payout? When I probed the reason for higher payout, I find out that they are taking the minimum share and most of the campaigns are directly from the advertiser on better payout. Finally a good affiliate network for publishers in India.

Adstic provides an app to be download in iOS and android devices. I installed it on my iPhone and iPad to check out its reporting. It does not popup an alert when you get a lead, but you need to refresh it manually to get the updated report. It support RAW clicks, transactions, daily and monthly overview with a clean interface. Some screenshots of their iPhone, iPad and android apps are here. Take a look:

Above: PAP iPad App

Above: PAP iPhone app

Above: PAP Android app

Adstic sent me a PDF file when I signed up as an affiliate. Here is the PDF file contents that Adstic Media sent me:

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Adstic Media Network

Ad Network so Fantastic, We call it Adstic

Thank you for choosing Adstic Media Network. We provide you world’s best technology for tracking and management along with faster payout and wider range of campaigns.

Unique *new* Features, First time on an Indian Network:

• Net30 Payment term, Get paid on time, every month *new*
• Instant Reports for live tracking for clicks, leads and sales.
• Facebook / Twitter integration of your promotion links. *new*
• iOS/ Android app to track Clicks/sales on your Phone, Tab, iPod or iPad. *new*
• Award winning Cross Platform User Interface. *new*
• Forced Matrix – Multi Level Marketing for affiliates. *new*
• Register your own sub affiliates and expand your inventory. *new*
• Login to see a list of exciting new features.

Adstic Media network is not open for affiliates to sign up at Adstic website. We have chosen some special affiliates like you for our network. Kindly use the login link in your email to get started.

***********************************************

And here is the beautiful and feature rich cross-platform desktop of Adstic Media:

So, have a look around and explore their new techniques working for you. If you still don’t get a call from them, try mailing at support[at]adstic.com and ask for an affiliate account.

Good luck

EDIT: Adstic has launched the public signup on August 1 2012. If you are still waiting to be an affiliate with them, you can go to their website and apply directly for an account. Try http://www.adstic.com now.

टोरेंट क्या है?

टोरेंट साइट एक ऐसा स्त्रोत है जिस से एक व्यक्ति अपना मनचाहा कंटैंट इंटरनेट से डाउन लोड कर सकते है। हाल ही मे कोर्ट के आदेश के अनुसार भारत मे इन टोरेंट साइटों को बंद कर दिया गया है। कोर्ट का मानना है की इस कदम से भारत मे बढ़ रही पाइरेसी कम होगी।

ऐसा क्यो किया गया?

रिलायंस एंटर्टेंमेंट जल्दी ही एक फिल्म लेकर आ रहा है और उस फिल्म को पाइरसी से बचाने के लिए रिलायंस ने कोर्ट से टोरेंट साइटों को बंद करने का आदेश लिया है। हालांकि सभी टोरेंट साइट ब्लॉक नहीं हो सकी है मगर ज्यादातर मुख्य टोरेंट साइट इस समय ब्लोकड़ है। मुख्य टोरेंट साइट मे शामिल है Torrentz.com, Fenopy.com, Extratorrent.com, Heet.com, 1337x.org, Thepiratebay.com, Kat.ph इत्यादि। माना जा रहा है की जल्दी ही सभी टोररेंट साइटें भारत मे प्रतिबंधित हो जाएंगी।

ब्लॉक साइट को कैसे खोले?

भारत मे साइट ब्लॉक करने के लिए एक मामूली सा कदम उठाया गया है जो की है ISP ब्लोकिंग। इस तरह सभी ISP को ये निर्देश दिये जाते है की वो निर्धारित URL को रेसोलव ना करे। इसका बेहद आसान और सटीक हल है प्रॉक्सी। आप प्रॉक्सी सर्वर के जरिये किसी भी ब्लोकेड URL को खोल सकते है। आपको केवल किसी प्रॉक्सी सर्वर की वैबसाइट पर जाना है और वह अपना मनचाहा यूआरएल लिखकर टोरेंट डाउनलोड कर सकते है। प्रॉक्सी सर्वर की सूची पाने के लिए आप proxy.org या hidemyass.com का इस्तेमाल कर सकते है। मेरा निजी प्रॉक्सी सर्वर भी आप इस्तेमाल कर सकते है जो की vyast.com है.

D.A.V. Public School aka Dayanand Anglo Vedic schools are spread throughout India and making big money from all over. Still they are doing illegal activities openly like asking for ‘Donation’ (Not as Donation, but as Bribe) against admission in their schools.

Asking for donation for admission in school is against the law and it is chargeable offence under Indian penal court when proved. Anti Corruption Bureau and Crime Branch of Police are doing much efforts to pin down such schools who are engaged by robbing innocent parents seeking admissions in good schools.

Let me tell you my incident here. I went to DAV School, East Delhi for my son’s admission. First they were having a big poster outside telling ‘Admissions Closed’. If the admissions were closed, they would have told me to go back. Instead, they asked me to pay Rs 53,000/-  for admission. I was shocked! I asked what is that much money for and how much is the fee? I was answered that the fee is only Rs 2600/- but I have to pay the donation to get my son admitted in the school.

I requested the reception lady to make the donation a bit less, but she clearly denied. It was like not lowering the rates of robbery. I said that I am not having that much money this time but she keep denying for lowering the donation amount. The principal also denied for the lowering the donation amount for any reason.

If they are to force donation on parent, how would this be called a ‘Donation?’ It should be called a Bribe! If taking donation forcefully is a crime so aren’t these people criminals? Will you be sending your kids in a school full of Criminals? I won’t!

If anyone from senior management of DAV Schools is reading this blog, I would like to suggest you that stop asking for bribe for admissions, learn to earn money the right way!

Everyone is welcome to post your good or bad experience at DAV public schools below.

Hi, There’s lot of pictures I have which is dear to me. Here I am sharing some of them with you

Artists of Alcazar Show in Pattaya, Thailand. Its hard to believe that all of them are BOYS!

The Dark side of me. Enjoying outside view of Pattaya street.

A Shop lady in Singapore sold me this Chinese Kurta. I am feeling myself no less than Jacky Chain wearing this

Some local friends at the Gem Factory at Chonbury, Thailand.

I always admire the people of Bangkok in the way they manage traffic. Lane driving is really Sane driving for them.

The Boyoke-II Tower is a famous shopping center in Bangkok. Restaurant on the top floor gives amazing view of the city.

Paragliding is what I can risk everything for. I never miss a chance for paragliding on hills or sea! Just getting tied up for one hell of a ride!

I don’t know what is so specific about this statue, but they are all over the Thailand. This one was found at the Suvarnbhumi airport, Bangkok.

There’s more pictures I will share with you. Keep in touch

Govt of India seems to be continuously overlooking the Jan Lokpal bill suggested by the Team Anna. The main and only reason as we can see is the corruption in current leaders which will be investigated immediately after passing this Jan Lokpal bill. Every minister is sweating because almost all of them have something to be grabbed for.

Here is a summery of Jan Lokpal bill for review:

Here is the FULL Jan Lokpal bill to download : http://t.co/kQa1ndV

Your views are welcome

I’ve recently bought my iPhone and was happy using it on Vodafone India with 100 MB 3G iPhone data plane. When I used up 65 MB over, they charged me Rs 650/- @10/MB! I was almost fainted to see the bill and decided to switch back to 2G network data which is available to me for Rs 98/- only for 2GB Data!!! Awesome, isn’t it? But alas, my iPhone refused to connect to internet on this plan. When I tried to change APN settings, the Data setting option disappeared!!!

Finally I found 2 ways to get it working. One is simple and other one is advanced! First you need to know that your APN should be ‘www’ to connect to Vodafone Mobile Connect. Since there is no way to change the APN on the iPhone itself, you need to get some alternate way to change it.

Here’s how you do it:

1: Simple way (Needs WiFi connection)

Connect your iPhone (any of 2G, 3G, 3GS, 4) to WiFi and open Safari
Go to http://www.unlockit.co.nz/
Follow on screen instructions and select your network (IN – Vodafone or any other in case you are not using Vodafone)
Click ‘Save Settings’
You are good to go!!!

2: Advanced Way (If you do not have a WiFi connection)

Go to http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926 from your PC and download “iPhone Configuration Utility”
Run “iPhone Configuration Utility”
Take a look at the image below and enter your APN (www for Vodafone India)
Click “Install” button and you are good to go!

Post comments if you need any help, I will try to sort it out!

Cheers,
~Hashim

It is so common to have a car these days and kids love their car so much. The car is not only the mode of transport when they go out on picnic or to their favorite places but also a small home for kids. Kids always treat the car as a picnic spot instead of a vehicle.

Most of the parents open doors for kids while boarding and de-boarding  from the car. We, the parents, pay least attention to small kids and do not notice that it is very easy to open the door of a car from the outside but it might be extremely difficult to open the same door from the inside.

It may sound weird but kids are being killed in developing countries like India. Car can easily kill kids due to suffocation and heat of green house effect. Such incidents are taking place with those people who are either new car owners or the people who are quite busy and are unable to pay attention onto kids.

Always remember to teach your kids how to unlock and open door from the inside in case they lock themselves in the car. It takes a minute only to explain it to kids and it can save their life! Also, Do not hand over the keys to younger kids, especially if you have remote attached with the keys. It is not a bad idea to teach kids how to react if the car got an accident. How to open the back seat or how to break the window glass in the case of emergency.

In India people avoid talking about accidents or mis-happenings but it is extremely essential to talk about such conditions with the kids. Talk with your kids about emergency situations, not only in car but also in home or public places. Teach them to prevent accidents and to stay calm in panic situations. Always ask your kids to wear seat belts and do not run the car unless all kids are wearing seat belts.

Be a good parent, start teaching your kids for safety

- Hashim Taylor

Read News: Kid got killed by heat in Honda City car – http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/8880574.cms

In early 2010, when BlackBerry services were launched in India, it was so easy to get blackberry phones with services from Indian Cellular service providers. After a year, when it is so common to have blackberry services activated, Vodafone has almost completely removed information to activate and deactivate such services on user’s devices from their website.

I’ve been using blackberry Prosumer Services from my network provider ‘Vodafone India’ since last year. Now when I wanted to change my device and deactivate my blackberry services, I searched Vodafone India website all over but not found any information on how to deactivate my blackberry services. Recently vodafone customer care IVR has hidden options to ‘Talk to our representative’. When you call 111 or 121, you just hear a lot of options but “Talk to us”! Very user friendly!

After digging the net a lot, I found that we can call on 55666 to talk to them regarding BlackBerry services. I talked to them and got the information I was looking for finally. For such other users like me, who are looking all over the internet for this info, I am posing it here on my website. Hope it would be helpful for blackberry users in India.

Vodafone BlackBerry Prosumer Lite Services
(It will activate your instant messengers and push email for 10 email IDs for Rs 299 per month)

Send ACT BBPL to 111 to Activate
Send CAN BBPL to 111 to Deactivate

Vodafone BlackBerry Prosumer Service
(It will activate your instant messengers and push email for 10 email IDs and unlimited internet for Rs 599 per month)

Send ACT BBP599 to 111 to Activate
Send CAN BBP599 to 111 to Deactivate

Please do let me know if it was any useful for you!

Cheers!!