Sunday, January 11, 2009

Villu Review

On the Average we can give 7 out of 10 for this movie.
The original story line was from "Soldier" Hindi Movie. Don't ask what was the original story line for "Soldier" Hindi Movie.

This is as usual the Vijay + Prabhu Deva movie. Same as Pokiri this movie too has Fight, Song Comedy and then Fight, Song and Comedy.

First half of the movie was little entertaining - Thanks to Vadivelu. The kids will like the first half.

The second half (after intermission) has a lag. Vadivelu comes after intermission also but not much help to move the story. It was a forceful insertion. There is no need for vadivelu to enter the story in the second half.
Vadivelu fighting with a cow is a copy from internet forwarded mails (guess 2004 period)

Nayantara is as usual "used" and "exposed"

Dance sequences are nice and colourful.
Fight in air and water (copy of water world sequence) were good.

Vijay has played double role. Even in this movie Vijay has not tried any acting.(Scope was there)
There is no big difference in the father and son role. Except for a different moustache for the father Vijay role.

Climax was Climaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax (bit lengthy)

Twist in screenplay were good but was not heavy to hold the whole film.

In short First Half you will enjoy and Second half lag.

Peace

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Good One Liners - By Dilbert

1. I say no to alcohol, it just doesn't listen.

2. A friend in need is a pest indeed.

3. Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce.

4. Work is fine if it doesn't take too much of your time.

5. When everything comes in your way you're in the wrong lane.

6. The light at the end of the tunnel may be an incoming train..

7. Born free, taxed to death.

8. Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.

9. Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.

10. Smile, it makes people wonder what you are thinking.

11. If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you'll have trouble putting on your pants.

12. It's not hard to meet expenses, they are everywhere.

13. I love being a writer... what I can't stand is the paperwork.

14. A printer consists of 3 main parts: the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light.

15. The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.

16. The trouble with being punctual is that no one is there to appreciate it.

17. In a country of free speech, why are there phone bills?

18. If you cannot change your mind, are you sure you have one?

19. Beat the 5 O'clock rush, leave work at noon!

20. If you can't convince them, confuse them.

21. It's not the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

22. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

23. Hot glass looks same as cold glass. - Cunino's Law of Burnt Fingers

24. The cigarette does the smoking you are just the sucker.

25. Someday is not a day of the week

26. Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock.

27. To Err is human, to forgive is not a Company policy.

28. The road to success.... Is always under construction.

29. Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but if you think again, neither does Milk.

30. In order to get a Loan, you first need to prove that you don't need it.

31. All the desirable things in life are either illegal, expensive, fattening or married to someone else……

Peace to All

Letter From Satyam's Chairman

To the Board of Directors
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
From B. Ramalinga Raju
Chairman, Satyam Computer Services Ltd. January 7, 2009
Dear Board Members,
It is with deep regret, and tremendous burden that I am carrying on my conscience, that I would like to bring the following facts to your notice:
1. The Balance Sheet carries as of September 30, 2008
a. Inflated (non-existent) cash and bank balances of 50.40 billion rupees ($1.04 billion) (as against 53.61 billion reflected in the books).
b. An accrued interest of 3.76 billion rupees which is non-existent.
c. An understated liability of 12.30 billion rupees on account of funds arranged by me.
d. An overstated debtors position of 4.90 billion rupees (as against 26.51 billion reflected in the books)
2. For the September quarter (Q2) we reported a revenue of 27.00 billion rupees and an operating margin of 6.49 billion rupees (24 pct of revenues) as against the actual revenues of 21.12 billion rupees and an actual operating margin of 610 million rupees (3 percent of revenues). This has resulted in artificial cash and bank balances going up by 5.88 billion rupees in Q2 alone.
The gap in the Balance Sheet has arisen purely on account of inflated profits over a period of last several years (limited only to Satyam standalone, books of subsidiaries reflecting true performance). What started as a marginal gap between actual operating profit and the one reflected in the books of accounts continued to grow over the years. It has attained unmanageable proportions as the size of company operations grew significantly (annualized revenue run rate of 112.76 billion rupees in the September quarter, 2008, and official reserves of 83.92 billion rupees). The differential in the real profits and the one reflected in the books was further accentuated by the fact that the company had to carry additional resources and assets to justify higher level of operations -- thereby significantly increasing the costs.
Every attempt made to eliminate the gap failed. As the promoters held a small percentage of equity, the concern was that poor performance would result in a take-over, thereby exposing the gap. It was like riding a tiger, not knowing how to get off without being eaten.
The aborted Maytas acquisition deal was the last attempt to fill the fictitious assets with real ones. Maytas' investors were convinced that this is a good divestment opportunity and a strategic fit. Once Satyam's problem was solved, it was hoped that Maytas' payments can be delayed. But that was not to be. What followed in the last several days is common knowledge. I would like the Board to know:
1. That neither myself, nor the Managing Director (including our spouses) sold any shares in the last eight years -- excepting for a small proportion declared and sold for philanthropic purposes.
2. That in the last two years a net amount of 12.30 billion rupees was arranged to Satyam (not reflected in the books of Satyam) to keep the operations going by resorting to pledging all the promoter shares and raising funds from known sources by giving all kinds of assurances (Statement enclosed, only to the members of the board). Significant dividend payments, acquisitions, capital expenditure to provide for growth did not help matters. Every attempt was made to keep the wheel moving and to ensure prompt payment of salaries to the associates. The last straw was the selling of most of the pledged share by the lenders on account of margin triggers.
3. That neither me, nor the Managing Director took even one rupee/dollar from the company and have not benefitted in financial terms on account of the inflated results.
4. None of the board members, past or present, had any knowledge of the situation in which the company is placed. Even business leaders and senior executives in the company, such as, Ram Mynampati, Subu D, T.R. Anand, Keshab Panda, Virender Agarwal, A.S. Murthy, Hari T, S.V. Krishnan, Vijay Prasad, Manish Mehta, Murali V, Sriram Papani, Kiran Kavale, Joe Lagiola, Ravindra Penumetsa; Jayaraman and Prabhakar Gupta are unaware of the real situation as against the books of accounts. None of my or Managing Director's immediate or extended family members has any idea about these issues.
Having put these facts before you, I leave it to the wisdom of the board to take the matters forward. However, I am also taking the liberty to recommend the following steps:
1. A Task Force has been formed in the last few days to address the situation arising out of the failed Maytas acquisition attempt. This consists of some of the most accomplished leaders of Satyam:, Subu D, T.R. Anand, Keshab Panda and Virender Agarwal, representing business functions, and A.S. Murthy, Hari T and Murali V representing support functions. I suggest that Ram Mynampati be made the Chairman of this Task Force to immediately address some of the operational matters on hand. Ram can also act as an interim CEO reporting to the board.
2. Merrill Lynch can be entrusted with the task of quickly exploring some Merger opportunities.
3. You may have a restatement of accounts' prepared by the auditors in light of the facts that I have placed before you.
I have promoted and have been associated with Satyam for well over twenty years now. I have seen it grow from few people to 53,000 people, with 185 Fortune 500 companies as customers and operations in 66 countries. Satyam has established an excellent leadership and competency base at all levels. I sincerely apologize to all Satyamites and stakeholders, who have made Satyam a special organization, for the current situation. I am confident they will stand by the company in this hour of crisis.
In light of the above, I fervently appeal to the board to hold together to take some important steps. Mr. T.R. Prasad is well placed to mobilize support from the government at this crucial time. With the hope that members of the Task Force and the financial advisor, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America) will stand by the company at this crucial hour, I am marking copies of this statement to them as well.
Under the circumstances, I am tendering my resignation as the chairman of Satyam and shall continue in this position only till such time the current board is expanded. My continuance is just to ensure enhancement of the board over the next several days or as early as possible.
l am now prepared to subject myself to the laws of the land and face consequences thereof.
(B. Ramalinga Raju)
Copies marked to:
1. Chairman SEBI
2. Stock Exchanges

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

TNEB Online - Chennai Only

This is now available with ICICI Bank Net Banking Facility also.You can ease the pain of your parents or the trustee's who is taking care of your home by doing the payments online.
You can request your friends if they have ICICI Net Banking Facility to do the payment on your behalf. Ref - Point 4 under Payment Section.
Do not delay - There is no system to take care of your payment after the due date - Only Manual - stand in queue and pay with fine - That is not Fine.

Ease of Registration:
Ask your parents to go to any Browsing center - scan the EB latest receipt or the EB Card and send it to you via e mail (cost approx Rs.10)
The details in that card is enough for your registration.
Thanks
Shepherd

FAQ'S ON INTERNET PAYMENT 0F ELECTRICITY BILLS
REGISTRATION :
1. Explain the process of registration briefly.
Kindly enter new user sign up through www.tneb.in page and then register with the service no details available in the white meter card or in the previous receipts. Choose the region appropriately. An automatic email will be generated on submission of registration particulars and on confirmation through the link on the email, the user is said to be successfully registered.
2. What is consumer no?
The consumer no is the service no available in the white meter card or in the previous receipts.
3. How to key in the consumer no in the New User Registration page?
The first two boxes should necessarily be filled up with 3 digits prefixing zero's where necessary and the last box should be filled as it is. The first 3 digits is the section code.
4.To which region do i belong ?
The first 3 digit of your consumer number is your section code. Kindly browse my region link to find your region.
5. Is an e-mail id essential?
Yes. Without a valid mail id registration cannot be successful.
6. What will happen if i type a wrong mail id?
Kindly take care to correctly type the mail id. If typed wrongly, the automatic confirmation mail cannot be received. Without confirmation through the link in the mail, you may not be able to login to your account.
7. I have not received the confirmation mail?
May be you have typed a wrong mail id. Your mail is sure to bounce and the registration details will be canceled if the mail bounces. You may have to retry registration with a proper mail id.
8. When will the facility be extended to consumers other than Chennai?
Steps have been taken to expand the facility to other than Chennai consumers and will be implemented in due course.
9. I have typed a wrong service no. while registration. Will I be able to change?
Yes. You may update your profile after logging in.

PAYMENT:
1. Should I use only Axis bank Credit Card? Can I use debit cards of any bank?
You may use credit cards of any bank and debit cards of certain banks who authorize internet transactions. If you are an axis bank customer, you may use direct debit facility without any service charges.
2. Is there any charges for Credit Card?
Yes. The charges to be paid for validation of card to the master card site comes to 2.1345%.
3. Will other banks get added to Net Banking facility?
Yes. Other banks will be added in due course.
4. Can I pay for multiple services? Can I pay for owner / tenant / relative / friends?
You may pay for any number of services. The service nos. can be added using the Add Consumer No button.
5. I am in Chennai West / Chennai Central / Chengleput area. Can I pay through internet?
Yes. The consumers belonging to Chennai Central Circle have to choose Chennai North as region while registration. The consumers belonging to Chennai West and Chengleput area have to choose Chennai South Region during registration.
6. No Bills to process is indicated every time.
This may be either due to actual payment already done. OR This may be due to some connectivity failure. OR
The service no. is not due for payment in the current cycle. OR The consumer may have to pay certain arrears pending.
7. I have not paid the bill in the previous cycle and the web page shows No Bills to Process.
You may have to pay the arrears with belated payment surcharge etc., at the collection counter of the section office concerned.
8. How can I monitor the bill payments?
You may have to regularly check up bill status available in www.tneb.in web site.
9. Should I have to print the e-receipt everytime?
Not essential. It is only for the purpose of record. You may view payment report in the login and also bill status in www.tneb.in web site.
10. There is no entry made in the white meter card if I pay online. Is it mandatory to go to the section office for making entries?
No. The payment details are available in the database.
11. When will the data be available in the www.tneb.in site?
The details will be uploaded to the concerned regional servers on the subsequent working day.
12. How can I clarify doubts about internet payments?
You may at any time put a mail to ltbill@tnebnet.org for clarifications regarding internet payments.
13. The security code in the master card web site appears in plain text without mask.
The issue has been taken up with M/s. Axis Bank and they are in touch with Master card web site for sorting the issue.
14. The address in the web site appears to be wrong.
The address corrections have to be done at the section office.
15. Is it necessary to pay bank charges for debit card?
The bank charges are collected for validation through visa/master gateway. Hence it is unavoidable.
16. What should I do if I forget my password?
You can recover your password through "Forgot Password" link in the login page.
17. To which Billing Cycle do I belong?
Assessment in TNEB for the energy consumed for LT consumers is done bimonthly.
If the assessment is done during the odd month, the collection would be done immediate
Even month till the 15th of the month or due date and vice versa for even month assessment.
To know your Billing cycle kindly check from the consumer bill status .
18. What shall I do If Receipt Is Not Generated / Error Page Displayed ?
After a successful transaction ,if error page is displayed instead of the receipt , kindly check whether
your bank account is already debited  with the amount of earlier transaction  before attempting to pay
 again for the same service no. If debited , please do not attempt to  pay again for the
same service no. The receipt will be sent to your profile email id in reasonable time after receiving
the confirmation from the Bank. Also the receipt can be viewed in the payment report in your login id.

New Year Gift 2009

If we could give a gift for New Year 2009
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a partner, encouragement.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
-- Oren Arnold
The love we give away is the only love we keep.
-- Elbert Hubbard
Positive thinking is not the destination; it is the journey. An optimistic person will be constantly challenged – by external circumstances as well as inner fears and doubts. Always remember that these tests are like a ladder you must climb. As you move past each rung, your optimism strengthens and your confidence begins to flex newly found muscle that you might never have developed otherwise.
-- Montague Ewards
Winners are losers who got up and gave it one more try.
-- Dennis DeYoung
Free will is not the liberty to do what one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulses. There lies freedom indeed.
-- George MacDonald

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
-- William Jennings Bryant
You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.
-- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.
-- Thomas Carlyle
The master key to completion is in our hands. We are the ones that decide when something is complete or finished, and we can declare it so. It's when we do not make the decision -- when we do not choose to decide -- that we can have problems with ourselves.
You see, when we don't choose, a decision is still made -- by default.
-- John-Roger
While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior.
-- UnKnown

Stand for your right if you are Right
-- Shepherd

Knowledge

Above every knowledgeable one, there is one who is even more knowledgeable. -- Quran 12:76