NBA 2013 Playoffs — Western Conference Finals Schedule, Time, TV Info, Results, Highlights

Here’s a guide for 2013 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Final series. Note that all series are best-of-seven, so Games 5, 6 and 7 may not be necessary. Also, all times are Eastern.
NBA Western Conference logo by N i c o_, on Flickr

(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (5)  Memphis Grizzlies 

All games at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN except Game 1
  • Game 1 in San Antonio: Spurs def. Grizzlies | HIGHLIGHTS
  • Game 2 in San Antonio: Tuesday, May 21
  • Game 3 in Memphis: Saturday, May 25
  • Game 4 in Memphis: Monday, May 27
  • Game 5 in San Antonio: Wednesday, May 29
  • Game 6 in Memphis: Friday, May 31
  • Game 7 in San Antonio: Sunday, June 2

Series scoring summary

Team Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7
San Antonio Spurs 105
Memphis Grizzlies83

Games summary

GAME 1

 Memphis Grizzlies 83  || San Antonio Spurs 105
Scoring by quarter: 14-31, 23-20, 20-22, 26-32
Pts: Quincy Pondexter 17

Rebs: Zach Randolph 7
           Marc Gasol 7

Asts: Mike Conley 8
Pts: Tony Parker 20

Rebs: Tim Duncan 10

Asts:  Tony Parker 9 
San Antonio Spurs leads series, 1–0

Source || NBA.com :: Image: flickr.com, N i c o_

NBA 2013 Playoffs — Eastern Conference Finals Schedule, Time, TV Info, Results, Highlights

Here’s a guide for 2013 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Final series. Note that all series are best-of-seven, so Games 5, 6 and 7 may not be necessary. Also, all times are Eastern.
NBA Eastern Conference logo by N i c o_, on Flickr

(1) Miami Heat beat vs. (3) Indiana Pacers

All games at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT
  • Game 1 in Miami: Wednesday, May 22
  • Game 2 in Miami: Friday, May 24
  • Game 3 in Indianapolis: Sunday, May 26
  • Game 4 in Indianapolis: Tuesday, May 28
  • Game 5 in Miami: Thursday, May 30
  • Game 6 in Indianapolis: Saturday, June 1
  • Game 7 in Miami: Monday, June 3
    Source || NBA.com :: Image: flickr.com, N i c o_

    BlackBerry Q5 officially announced, cheaper version of BB Q10 | Specs, Video

    BlackBerry-Q5-Colors by qiibo, on Flickr
    The Canada based company announced another new BlackBerry 10 device – BlackBerry Q5. The new BB10 device was unveiled by CEO Thorsten Heins at the BlackBerry Live 2013 event on Tuesday (May 14) in Orlando.

    The BlackBerry Q5 is set to be a cheaper version of BlackBerry Q10. The Q5 smartphone features a classic Blackberry QWERTY keyboard, along with a 3.1-inch touch screen.

    Key features for BlackBerry Q5

    Display: 3.1-inch IPS LCD display @ 720×720 pixels, 328ppi
    Operating system: BlackBerry 10 OS
    Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon
    Processor: Dual-core 1.2 GHz
    RAM: 2 GB RAM
    Storage: 8 GB internal storage, 64 GB microSD support
    Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB 2.0 and NFC
    Camera: 5MP autofocus rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera
    Battery: 2100 mAh battery (Non-removable)

    Blackberry have announced that the Q5 will be available in black, white, red, orange and pint and will go on sale in selected markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia from July. No pricing has been announced yet.

    VIDEO: Hands-on the BlackBerry Q5


    Source || blackberry.com :: Specification: gsmarena.com :: Image: flickr.com, qiibo :: Videos: youtube.com, CrackBerrydotCom

    Sony announces waterproof Xperia ZR Android smartphone (+Video, Specs)

    Sony Xperia ZR - Superior Sony Engineering by Pandya Dhaval, on Flickr
    Japanese phone maker Sony has announced a new waterproof Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia ZR.

    Sony's latest smartphone comes with 4.6” HD Reality display and 13 MP camera that is capable of capturing photos under water. The new Xperia ZR comes with IP55 and IP58 certifications, meaning it can be submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

    This new Android smartphone also features Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5 Ghz processor, 2GG of RAM, and 4G LTE. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with 8GB storage, along with microSD card-based expansion up to 32GB.
    "The Xperia ZR pushes the boundaries on where and how consumers can use the full potential of their smartphone. By combining Sony's leading camera technology with the highest level of water-resistance, you will never miss another moment." said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications.
    "Bringing together the best of Sony's leading technology, media applications and easy one-touch connectivity with the largest ever range of NFC-enabled accessories, the Xperia ZR delivers the unique smartphone experience that people can expect from Sony."

    Key features for Xperia ZR

    Display: 4.55-inch TFT HD Reality Display with 1280x720p resolution and 322ppi pixel density
    Operating system: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
    Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064
    Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core CPU
    RAM: 2GB RAM
    Storage: 8GB internal storage, 32GBmicroSD support
    Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G (market specific), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 and NFC
    Camera: 13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
    Video: 1080p@30fps, HDR
    Battery: 2,300mAh

    The Sony Xperia ZR will be available in various global markets in the second quarter. The company has yet to announce pricing or an actual release date.

    VIDEO: Xperia™ ZR - The new waterproof smartphone from Sony

    Go below the surface with the new smartphone from Sony that lets you experience underwater filming in Full HD. Find out how Xperia ZR packs all of Sony's camera expertise into a sleek smartphone and helps you make a splash and share it with just a single touch.

    VIDEO: Xperia™ ZR - A Closer look: Experience filming underwater in Full HD

    Dive into the details with this up-close look at Xperia ZR -- the smart, sleek and durable smartphone that lets you snap pictures and film in Full HD underwater. Explore every angle of the precision crafted Xperia ZR design, and learn more about features like its 13MP camera with Exmor RS for mobile and HDR.

    Source || Press Release: blogs.sonymobile.com :: Image: flickr.com, Pandya Dhaval :: Videos: youtube.com, SonyXperia

    Top 25 most popular baby names for 2012

    Cute Babies Wallpapers-Baby Pics-Photos-10 by manoj8555, on Flickr
    On Thursday, May 9, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its annual list of the most popular names in US. Jacob and Sophia are the most popular boy and girl names. This is the fourteenth year in a row Jacob tops the list for boys and the second year for Sophia.

    The SSA lists the top 1,000 baby names each year, dating back to 1880, when John and Mary were No. 1 for boys and girls.

    For all the top baby names of 2012, go to Social Security’s website www.socialsecurity.gov. The top 25 names by gender were:

    Boys: Girls:
    1. Jacob
    2. Mason
    3. Ethan
    4. Noah
    5. William
    6. Liam
    7. Jayden
    8. Michael
    9. Alexander
    10. Aiden
    11. Daniel
    12. Matthew
    13. Elijah
    14. James
    15. Anthony
    16. Benjamin
    17. Joshua
    18. Andrew
    19. David
    20. Joseph
    21. Logan
    22. Jackson
    23. Christopher
    24. Gabriel
    25. Samuel
    1. Sophia
    2. Emma
    3. Isabella
    4. Olivia
    5. Ava
    6. Emily
    7. Abigail
    8. Mia
    9. Madison
    10. Elizabeth
    11. Chloe
    12. Ella
    13. Avery
    14. Addison
    15. Aubrey
    16. Lily
    17. Natalie
    18. Sofia
    19. Charlotte
    20. Zoey
    21. Grace
    22. Hannah
    23. Amelia
    24. Harper
    25. Lillian

    Source || socialsecurity.gov :: Image: flickr.com, manoj8555

    Huggies TweetPee Sends Tweet When Baby's Wet

    Huggies TweetPee Sends Tweet When Baby's Wet

    Huggies brand diapers in Brazil, Ogilvy Brasil has developed TweetPee sensor that attaches to baby's diapers  that alerts parents with a tweet or text message when it senses a change in moisture.

    You can check out  TweetPee’s promotional video below, in Portuguese (no English version appears to exist):

    The tweet notifications also connect to a mobile app that keeps track of the number of diapers used, so parents can make sure they’ve always got a full stock. And if not, they can order new packs online from the app.

    A few of the messages sent from the TweetPee include phrases like “Time to Change,” “Oops, Did a few drops,” and “Everything OK here.” Huggies TweetPee continues to relay notifications at preset times based off the current measurement taken by the humidity sensor.

    Huggies TweetPee Sends Tweet When Baby's Wet

    Source || brainstorm9.com.br, adverblog.com:: Images and Video: huggiestweetpee.com.br

    NBA 2013 Playoffs — Eastern & Western Conference Second Round Schedule, Time, TV Info, Results, Highlights

    Here’s a guide for 2013 NBA Playoffs Eastern and Western Conference Second Round series. Note that all series are best-of-seven, so Games 5, 6 and 7 may not be necessary. Also, all times are Eastern.
    NBA Playoffs logo by N i c o_, on Flickr

    EASTERN CONFERENCE

    (1) Miami Heat beat (5) Chicago Bulls 4-1

    (3) Indiana Pacers beat (2) New York Knicks 4-2

    • Game 1 in New York: Knicks 95, Pacers 102 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in New York: Knicks 105, Pacers 79 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Indianapolis: Pacers 82, Knicks 71 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Indianapolis: Pacers 93, Knicks 82 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in New York: Knicks 85, Pacers 75 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 6 in Indianapolis: Pacers 106, Knicks 99 | HIGHLIGHTS

    WESTERN CONFERENCE

    (5) Memphis Grizzlies beat (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1

    • Game 1 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 93, Grizzlies 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 93, Grizzlies 99 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Memphis: Grizzlies 87, Thunder 81 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Memphis: Grizzlies 103, Thunder 97 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in Oklahoma City:  Thunder 84, Grizzlies 88 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (2) San Antonio Spurs beat (6) Golden State Warriors 4-2

    • Game 1 in San Antonio: Spurs 129, Warriors 127 (2OT) | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in San Antonio: Spurs 91, Warriors 100 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Oakland: Warriors 92, Spurs 102 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Oakland: Warriors 97, Spurs 87 (OT) | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in San Antonio: Spurs 109, Warriors 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 6 in Oakland: Warriors 82, Spurs 94 | HIGHLIGHTS
    Source || NBA.com :: Image: flickr.com, N i c o_

    Most Popular Linux Distro for Beginners (May 2013)

    There are simply too many Linux version out there but there's only very few that is truly for beginners.
    Linux distros by mlibrarianus, on Flickr
    Linux is free operating system developed to serve as an alternative to the proprietary software such as Windows and Mac OS. A Linux distribution is a collection of software applications built on top of the Linux kernel and operating system. In case you do not know, distro or distributions are kinds of Linux. Many are based off of other distros and therefore are very similar. Modern Linux distro was designed to be user-friendly with a graphical user interface that even the average person would find easy to use.
    On this page you will find the most popular Linux distros for beginners. These are highly recommended distributions to anyone who wishes to try Linux.

     Top 10 Linux Distro for Beginners

     (as of May 2013 at distrowatch.com

    1. Linux Mint

    Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
    Origin: Ireland
    Home Page: http://linuxmint.com/

    2. Ubuntu

    Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
    Origin: Isle of Man
    Home Page: http://www.ubuntu.com/

    3. PCLinuxOS

    Based on: Independent (originally forked from Mandriva)
    Origin: USA
    Home Page: http://www.pclinuxos.com/

    4. OS4

    Based on: Debian, Xubuntu
    Origin: USA
    Home Page: http://www.os4online.com/

    5. Sabayon Linux

    Based on: Gentoo
    Origin: Italy
    Home Page: http://www.sabayon.org/

    6. elementary OS

    Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
    Origin: Canada
    Home Page: http://elementaryos.org/

    7. Pinguy OS

    Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
    Origin: United Kingdom
    Home Page: http://www.pinguyos.com/

    8. UberStudent

    Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
    Origin: USA
    Home Page: http://uberstudent.com/

    9. Netrunner

    Based on: Debian, Kubuntu
    Origin: Germany
    Home Page: http://www.netrunner-os.com/

    10. MEPIS Linux

    Based on: Debian
    Origin: USA
    Home Page: http://www.mepis.org/


    A beginner is probably looking at ease of use, usefullness, and support. Support is very important in picking beginner distros. All of these have very active forums or mailing lists where you can ask questions if you get stuck.

    If you have the resources try all of them and see the wide variety of choices you have, before making your decision.

    Source || Image: flickr.com, mlibrarianus

    NBA 2013 Playoffs — Western Conference First Round Schedule, Time, TV Info, Results, Highlights

    Here’s a guide for 2013 NBA Playoffs Western Conference First Round series. Note that all series are best-of-seven, so Games 5, 6 and 7 may not be necessary. Also, all times are Eastern.
    NBA Western Conference logo by N i c o_, on Flickr
    NBA Playoffs logo by N i c o_, on Flickr

    (1) Oklahoma City Thunder beat (8) Houston Rockets 4-2

    • Game 1 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 120, Rockets 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 105, Rockets 102 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Houston: Rockets 101, Thunder 104 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Houston: Rockets 105, Thunder 103 
    • Game 5 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 100, Rockets 107 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 6 in Houston: Rockets 103, Thunder 94 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (2) San Antonio Spurs beat (7) Los Angeles Lakers 4-0

    • Game 1 in San Antonio: Spurs 91, Lakers 79 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in San Antonio: Spurs 102, Lakers 91 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    • Game 3 in Los Angeles: Lakers 89, Spurs 120 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    • Game 4 in Los Angeles: Lakers 82, Spurs 103 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (6) Golden State Warriors  beat (3) Denver Nuggets 4-2

    • Game 1 in Denver: Nuggets 97, Warriors 95 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Denver: Nuggets 117, Warriors 131 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Oakland: Warriors 110, Nuggets 108 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Oakland: Warriors 115, Nuggets 101 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in Denver: Nuggets 107, Warriors 100 | HIGHLIGHTS  
    • Game 6 in Oakland: Warriors 92, Nuggets 88 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (5) Memphis Grizzlies beat (4) Los Angeles Clippers 4-2

    • Game 1 in Los Angeles: Clippers 112, Grizzlies 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Los Angeles: Clippers 93, Grizzlies 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Memphis: Grizzlies 94, Clippers 82 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Memphis: Grizzlies 104, Clippers 83 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    • Game 5 in Los Angeles: Clippers 93, Grizzlies 103 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    • Game 6 in Memphis: Grizzlies 118, Clippers 105 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    Source || NBA.com :: Image: flickr.com, N i c o_

    NBA 2013 Playoffs — Eastern Conference First Round Schedule, Time, TV Info, Results, Highlights

    Here’s a guide for 2013 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference First Round series. Note that all series are best-of-seven, so Games 5, 6 and 7 may not be necessary. Also, all times are Eastern.
    NBA Eastern Conference logo by N i c o_, on Flickr
    NBA Playoffs logo by N i c o_, on Flickr

    (1) Miami Heat beat (8) Milwaukee Bucks 4-0

    • Game 1 in Miami: Heat 110, Bucks 87 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Miami: Heat 98, Bucks 86 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Milwaukee: Bucks 91, Heat 104 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Milwaukee: Bucks 77, Heat 88 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (2) New York Knicks beat (7) Boston Celtics 4-2

    • Game 1 in New York: Knicks 85, Celtics 78 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in New York: Knicks 87, Celtics 71 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Boston: Celtics 76, Knicks 90 | HIGHLIGHTS 
    • Game 4 in Boston: Celtics 97, Knicks 90 (OT) | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in New York: Knicks 80, Celtics 92 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 6 in Boston: Celtics 80, Knicks 88 | HIGHLIGHTS

    (3) Indiana Pacers beat (6) Atlanta Hawks 4-2

    • Game 1 in Indianapolis: Pacers 107, Hawks 90 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in Indianapolis: Pacers 113, Hawks 98 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Atlanta: Hawks 90, Pacers 69 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Atlanta: Hawks 102, Pacers 91 | HIGHLIGHTS  
    • Game 5 in Indianapolis: Pacers 106, Hawks 83 | HIGHLIGHTS  
    • Game 6 in Atlanta: Hawks 73, Pacers 81 | HIGHLIGHTS  

    (5) Chicago Bulls beat (4) Brooklyn Nets 4-3

    • Game 1 in New York: Nets 106, Bulls 89 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 2 in New York: Nets 82, Bulls 90 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 3 in Chicago: Bulls 79, Nets 76 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 4 in Chicago: Bulls 142, Nets 134 (3OT) | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 5 in New York: Nets 110, Bulls 91 | HIGHLIGHTS
    • Game 6 in Chicago: Bulls 92, Nets 95 | HIGHLIGHTS  
    • Game 7 in New York: Nets 93, Bulls 99 | HIGHLIGHTS

    Source || NBA.com :: Image: flickr.com, N i c o_