ஊரடங்கும் சாமத்துல நான்
ஒருத்தி மட்டும் விழிச்சிருந்தேன்
ஊர் கோடி ஓரத்தில உன் நினைப்புல படுத்திருந்தேன்
காத்தடிச்சு சல சலக்கும்
சோலை எல்லாம் உன் சிரிப்பு
புரண்டு படுத்தாலும் பாவி மகன் உன் நினைப்பு .. பாவி மகன் உன் நினைப்பு ..
வெள்ளியில தீப்பெட்டியாம் மச்சானுக்கு
விதவிதமா பீடி கட்டாம் .. வாங்கி தர ஆச வெச்சேன்
காச சுள்ளி வித்து சேத்து வச்சேன் ..
சம்முகனார் கோயிலுக்கு சூடம் கொளுத்தி வச்சேன்
போறவங்க வாரவங்க பேச்சை எல்லாம் கேட்டு வச்சேன் நான் பேச்சை எல்லாம் கேட்டு வச்சேன்
ஒரு பாக்கு போட்டாலே உள் நாக்கு சிவந்திடுமே ..
ஒரு பாக்கு போட்டாலே உள் நாக்கு சிவந்திடுமே
உன் மேல ஏக்கம் வந்து என் தூக்கம் எல்லாம் போச்சு மச்சான்
உன் மேல ஏக்கம் வந்து என் தூக்கம் எல்லாம் போச்சு மச்சான்
கழனி காட்டுக்குள்ள களை எடுத்து நிக்கையில
கழனி காட்டுக்குள்ள களை எடுத்து நிக்கையில
உன் சொத்த பல்ல போல ஒரு சோழிய நான் கண்டெடுத்தேன் (௨)
கண்டெடுத்த சோழி கண்டு கலங்கி நிக்கையில ..
களைஎடுப்பு பின்னுதுன்னு பண்ணையாரு எசினாரே
சும்மா கிடக்கும் போதே துள்ளுகிற சாதிக்காரன்
சங்கமா சேந்திருக்கான் .. வம்பு பண்ண காத்திருக்கான்
என்ன செய்ய போறனோ .. எது செய்ய போறனோ
நம் கதிய நினச்சு மச்சான் என் மனசு பதை பதைக்க
சதி சொல்லி பிரிச்சாலும் யாரு வந்து தடுத்தாலும்
சதி சொல்லி பிரிச்சாலும் யாரு வந்து தடுத்தாலும்
உன்னையே செருவேன்னு துண்டு போட்டு தாண்டினியே ..
அந்த வார்த்தையில நானிருக்கேன் .. வாக்க பட காத்திருக்கேன் ..
வார்த்தையில நானிருக்கேன் .. வாக்க பட காத்திருக்கேன் ..
My Self . . .
- Prem...
- India
- Im Simple..I love makin frnds nd believe deeply in frndship nd love nd all the gud things...i want to make this world more b'ful..bt dnt knw how ?...
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
உலக இடது கையாளர்கள் தினம் - ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 13ம் தேதி
இன்று உலக இடது கையாளர்கள் தினம். நானும் இடது கையாளர் என்பதில் எனக்கு மிகவும் பெருமையாக உள்ளது.
காலை கிடைத்த ஒரு குறுந்தகவல் தான் இந்த தினத்தைப் பற்றிய ஞானம் எனக்கு வழி வகுத்தது. எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் வலைத்தளம் இருப்பது போல, இடது கையாளர்கள் தினத்திற்கும் ஒரு தனி வலையே இருந்தது. அதிலிருந்தும், மற்றும் சில தளங்களிலிருந்தும் சேகரிக்கப்பட்ட சில தகவல்கள் உங்களுக்காக..
• Sinistrophobia – என்பது இடது கைப்பழக்கம் இருப்பதற்கு அல்லது இடது புறத்தில் இருக்கும் பொருட்களுக்கு பயப்படுவது
• பலருக்கும் இடது கைப்பழக்கம் இருக்கும் போதிலும், மிகவும் சிலர் மட்டுமே முழுமையான இடது கைப்பழக்கம் உள்ளவர்களாக இருப்பர்.
• இந்த தினம் முதன்முதலில் 1976 ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 13ம் தேதி அன்று தொடங்கப்பட்டது
• எல்லா போலார் கரடிக்குட்டிகளும் இடக்கை பழக்கம் உள்ளவைகளே
• இரட்டையர்கள் ஒருவர் இடது கைப்பழக்கம் உள்ளவராக இருப்பதற்கு அதிகமான வாய்ப்பு உள்ளது
• இவர்களுக்கு தண்ணீர் அடியில் பார்த்து சுதாரித்து கொள்ளும் திறன் அதிகமாக இருக்கும்
• இவர்கள் டென்னிஸ், பேஸ்பால், நீச்சல் போன்ற விளையாட்டு துறையில் சிறந்து விளங்குவதுண்டு
• கண்ணாடி எழுத்துக்கள் (அதாவது எழுத்துக்களையே திருப்பி திருப்பி எழுதுவது) இவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் எளிதாக இருக்கும்
• 3-D வடிவங்கள் எளிதில் புரியும்.
• அமேரிக்காவின் கடைசி ஆறு ஜனாதிபதிகளில் நால்வர் இடக்கை பழக்கம் உள்ளவர்கண் தான்..
• நீங்களும் இந்த பழக்கம் உள்ளவராக இருந்தால் கொண்டாடுங்கள். இது நமக்கான தினம்..
காலை கிடைத்த ஒரு குறுந்தகவல் தான் இந்த தினத்தைப் பற்றிய ஞானம் எனக்கு வழி வகுத்தது. எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் வலைத்தளம் இருப்பது போல, இடது கையாளர்கள் தினத்திற்கும் ஒரு தனி வலையே இருந்தது. அதிலிருந்தும், மற்றும் சில தளங்களிலிருந்தும் சேகரிக்கப்பட்ட சில தகவல்கள் உங்களுக்காக..
• Sinistrophobia – என்பது இடது கைப்பழக்கம் இருப்பதற்கு அல்லது இடது புறத்தில் இருக்கும் பொருட்களுக்கு பயப்படுவது
• பலருக்கும் இடது கைப்பழக்கம் இருக்கும் போதிலும், மிகவும் சிலர் மட்டுமே முழுமையான இடது கைப்பழக்கம் உள்ளவர்களாக இருப்பர்.
• இந்த தினம் முதன்முதலில் 1976 ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 13ம் தேதி அன்று தொடங்கப்பட்டது
• எல்லா போலார் கரடிக்குட்டிகளும் இடக்கை பழக்கம் உள்ளவைகளே
• இரட்டையர்கள் ஒருவர் இடது கைப்பழக்கம் உள்ளவராக இருப்பதற்கு அதிகமான வாய்ப்பு உள்ளது
• இவர்களுக்கு தண்ணீர் அடியில் பார்த்து சுதாரித்து கொள்ளும் திறன் அதிகமாக இருக்கும்
• இவர்கள் டென்னிஸ், பேஸ்பால், நீச்சல் போன்ற விளையாட்டு துறையில் சிறந்து விளங்குவதுண்டு
• கண்ணாடி எழுத்துக்கள் (அதாவது எழுத்துக்களையே திருப்பி திருப்பி எழுதுவது) இவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் எளிதாக இருக்கும்
• 3-D வடிவங்கள் எளிதில் புரியும்.
• அமேரிக்காவின் கடைசி ஆறு ஜனாதிபதிகளில் நால்வர் இடக்கை பழக்கம் உள்ளவர்கண் தான்..
• நீங்களும் இந்த பழக்கம் உள்ளவராக இருந்தால் கொண்டாடுங்கள். இது நமக்கான தினம்..
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Green computing
Green computing or green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. In the article Harnessing Green IT: Principles and Practices, San Murugesan defines the field of green computing as "the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and associated subsystems—such as monitors, printers, storage devices, and networking and communications systems—efficiently and effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment."The goals of green computing are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promote the recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. Research continues into key areas such as making the use of computers as energy-efficient as possible, and designing algorithms and systems for efficiency-related computer technologies
Origins
In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program which is designed to promote and recognize energy-efficiency in monitors, climate control equipment, and other technologies. This resulted in the widespread adoption of sleep mode among consumer electronics. The term "green computing" was probably coined shortly after the Energy Star program began; there are several USENET posts dating back to 1992 which use the term in this manner.[2] Concurrently, the Swedish organization TCO Development launched the TCO Certification program to promote low magnetic and electrical emissions from CRT-based computer displays; this program was later expanded to include criteria on energy consumption, ergonomics, and the use of hazardous materials in construction
Industry
Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI) is an effort to reduce the electric power consumption of PCs in active and inactive states.[10] The CSCI provides a catalog of green products from its member organizations, and information for reducing PC power consumption. It was started on 2007-06-12. The name stems from the World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers program, which was launched in 1999.[11] The WWF is also a member of the Computing Initiative.[10]
The Green Electronics Council offers the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) to assist in the purchase of "greener" computing systems. The Council evaluates computing equipment on 51 criteria - 23 required and 28 optional - that measure a product's efficiency and sustainability attributes. Products are rated Gold, Silver or Bronze depending on how many optional criteria they meet. On 2007-01-24, President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13423, which requires all United States Federal agencies to use EPEAT when purchasing computer systems.[12][13]
The Green Grid is a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems. It was founded in February 2007 by several key companies in the industry – AMD, APC, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Rackable Systems, SprayCool, Sun Microsystems and VMware. The Green Grid has since grown to hundreds of members, including end users and government organizations, all focused on improving data center efficiency.
The Green500 list rates supercomputers by energy efficiency (megaflops/watt, encouraging a focus on efficiency rather than absolute performance.
Green Comm Challenge is an organization that promotes the development of energy conservation technology and practices in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Green Comm Challenge achieved worldwide notoriety in 2007, when it enlisted as one of the challengers in the 33rd edition of the America's Cup, an effort meant to show how researchers, technologists and entrepreneurs from around the world can be brought together by an exciting vision: building the ultimate renewable energy machine, a competitive America’s Cup boat.
The Transaction Processing Performance Council(TPC) Energy specification augments the existing TPC benchmarks by allowing for optional publications of energy metrics alongside their performance results.[14]
The SPEC Power is the first industry standard benchmark that measures power consumption in relation to performance for server-class computers.
Origins
In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program which is designed to promote and recognize energy-efficiency in monitors, climate control equipment, and other technologies. This resulted in the widespread adoption of sleep mode among consumer electronics. The term "green computing" was probably coined shortly after the Energy Star program began; there are several USENET posts dating back to 1992 which use the term in this manner.[2] Concurrently, the Swedish organization TCO Development launched the TCO Certification program to promote low magnetic and electrical emissions from CRT-based computer displays; this program was later expanded to include criteria on energy consumption, ergonomics, and the use of hazardous materials in construction
Industry
Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI) is an effort to reduce the electric power consumption of PCs in active and inactive states.[10] The CSCI provides a catalog of green products from its member organizations, and information for reducing PC power consumption. It was started on 2007-06-12. The name stems from the World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers program, which was launched in 1999.[11] The WWF is also a member of the Computing Initiative.[10]
The Green Electronics Council offers the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) to assist in the purchase of "greener" computing systems. The Council evaluates computing equipment on 51 criteria - 23 required and 28 optional - that measure a product's efficiency and sustainability attributes. Products are rated Gold, Silver or Bronze depending on how many optional criteria they meet. On 2007-01-24, President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13423, which requires all United States Federal agencies to use EPEAT when purchasing computer systems.[12][13]
The Green Grid is a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems. It was founded in February 2007 by several key companies in the industry – AMD, APC, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Rackable Systems, SprayCool, Sun Microsystems and VMware. The Green Grid has since grown to hundreds of members, including end users and government organizations, all focused on improving data center efficiency.
The Green500 list rates supercomputers by energy efficiency (megaflops/watt, encouraging a focus on efficiency rather than absolute performance.
Green Comm Challenge is an organization that promotes the development of energy conservation technology and practices in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Green Comm Challenge achieved worldwide notoriety in 2007, when it enlisted as one of the challengers in the 33rd edition of the America's Cup, an effort meant to show how researchers, technologists and entrepreneurs from around the world can be brought together by an exciting vision: building the ultimate renewable energy machine, a competitive America’s Cup boat.
The Transaction Processing Performance Council(TPC) Energy specification augments the existing TPC benchmarks by allowing for optional publications of energy metrics alongside their performance results.[14]
The SPEC Power is the first industry standard benchmark that measures power consumption in relation to performance for server-class computers.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
International Current Affairs 2010
Sri Lanka abandons Tamil version of its national anthem
The Sri lankan government has decided to scrap the tamil version of the national anthem in its official and state functions. This move may possibly further alienate the tamil minorities in the country. A directive to use only the Sinhalese version as been sent by the ministry as president Rajapakse pointed out that no country uses two versions of the anthem.
China reveals world’s fastest train
China unveiled its new high speed train CRH380 that can clock a maximum speed of 486.1 kmph. It is said to be much faster than even the bullet trains of Japan. At a cruising speed of 380 this is certainly a major accomplishment. China on its part has gone ahead and is now working on a model that is expected to clock 600kmph.
Mark Zuckerberg, Times Person Of The Year
Times magazine has named Mark Zuckerberg as the person of the year . Mr Zuckerberg is the founder of thesmash hit social networking site Facebook and is also the world youngest billionaire currently. Although, Julian Assange the editor in chief of wikileaks was the pick of the time readers, but Zuckerberg won because of the scope and reach his website and how it has touched and remodeled our thoughts on social networking bringing the world that much more closer. Facebook has reached 500 million users this year all around the globe and the numbers are still counting.
National Current Affairs 2010
CBI seeking closure in Arushi Talwar case.
CBI has sought closure after being unable to comprehensively solve the Arushi Talwar murder case which has hogged the limelight for over two years now. The report claims that they have hit a road block and lack of evidence as main reasons for not being able to solve the case. However the report as named the victims father Dr Rajesh Talwar as a possible suspect.
Chandra Babu Naidu ends fast
Telugu Desam Party president finally ended his hunger strike of eight days on the insistence of visiting leaders like Thambi Durai, Arunkumar, Amba Durai, Maitreya, Prakash Karat, Bardan, Om Prakash Choutala, Sharad Yadav and Ajit Singh. Mr Naidu undertook the fast citing that the Andhra Govt should revise its compensation package for the rain hit farmers of the state. The visiting leaders promised Mr Naidu that they would bring the issue to the notice of the Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh by taking an all party delegation to New Delhi.
Congress blames Sanjay Gandhi for the emergency excesses
The congress party which is celebrating its 125th birthday this month has accused Sanjay Gandhi for many of the excesses committed during the emergency of 1975-77. Sanjay Gandhi received notoriety for many ruthless measures like slum clearance and mass sterilization programs. The congress has always had to walk a tight rope when it comes to defending Indira Gandhis decision to enforce emergency which led to one of the most turbulent times in Indian history since independence.
Citibank employee Shivraj Puri accused of fraud surrenders
Citibank employee Shivraj Puri who is said to be involved in a massive fraud, finally surrendered to the police after almost 48 hrs since the incident came to light. Mr Puri who works as a relationship manager has been accused of siphoning of money to the tune of 400 crores from atleast 20 clients to other fictitious accounts.
Opposition unrelenting on its demand in JPC probe
The opposition has been steadfast in its demand for the JPC with regard to the 2G scam. The PM Dr Manmohan Singh had earlier offered to appear himself before the PAC headed by BJP stalwart Mr. Murali Manohar Joshi. The opposition still feels the JPC would be the best option that would help to bring this case to its logical conclusion.
Human rights activist Dr Binayak Sen convicted, gets life term
The session’s court of Raipur has convicted Dr Binayak Sen and three others on grounds of sedition and conspiracy thereby sentencing them for life due to their links with the Maoists. Dr Sen has been held guilty under Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act 2005, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, of being a conduit between Naxals and of meeting Narayan Sanyal in jail. The trio has also been convicted under provisions of section 124 IPC (sedition) and 120 B IPC (conspiracy). Dr Sen is a pediatrician and alumni of Christian medical college. The 58 year old doctor has provided over 28 years of selfless service to the poorer sections of Chattisgarh.
Prices of onions hit through the roof
The prices of onions have undergone a steep rise with a kg costing close to Rs 80 in the national capital and its surrounding areas. Other parts of India too have started feeling the pressure and the prices are continuously shooting up. The Government on it part has suspended the export of onions until January in an attempt to bring down the prices. According to traders, they are attributing the supply crunch due to torrential downpours in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Southern states which has lead to a poor yield.
Indias GSLV vehicle fails during launch.
ISRO suffered a serious setback when its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F06) failed on its course, forcing the team at SriHarikota to abort the mission and self destruct the launch vehicle. The vehicles on board computer lost control of the actuation system raising serious questions about ISROS other ambitious projects that includes a mission to the moon. The GSAT-5P satellite which the launch vehicle was supposed to send into orbit was one of the heaviest and cost ISRO 125 crores. Had it been successful, the satellite would have served the needs of the telecommunication sector and the weather department. It would have eventually replaced the INSAT-2E satellite that was sent up in 1999.
India and China set $100bn trade target by 2015
India and China have agreed upon a new $100billion trade target by 2015 which is more than the $6 billion agreed upon in 2010.With the arrival of Chinese PM Wen Jiabao accompanied by 400 Chinese business leaders in India, the two countries signed around 50 deals in power,steel ,wind energy , food and marine products and telecommunications worth $16 billion. This overtakes the $10bn of agreements signed between Indian and American businesspeople during the recent visit of US President Barack Obama.
Sports Current Affairs 2010
Saina Nehwal wins Honk Kong Open Super Series.
Indias star sportswoman Saina Nehwal rallied around from a one game deficit to win 15-21, 21-16, 21-17 over Wang Shixian of China. Saina finished of her year on a wonderful note and has an unmatched record compared to any Indian player with regard to winning the super series title.
Sachin Tendulkar scores fifty centuries in test cricket
Sachin Tendulkar scored his fiftieth test century in the second innings of the first test against South Africa at the Centurion. The master blaster scored his century in196 balls with 12 fours and one six. Even thought India lost the first test Sachin’s century helped about bringing some respectability to the proceedings. Incidentally he has also been named the ICC player of the year.
Indian cricket teams wins its second test at Durban.
The Indian team had a poor game at the centurion where they were bundled out by an innings and twenty five runs by their South African counterparts. The second test they came back with a much more inspired performance with both bat and bowl leading to their first ever win in Durban which had always troubled them in the past. India had scored 205 and 228 in their two innings while the South Africans could score only 131 and 215 respectively.The star of the match was V.VS Laxman whose 96 helped India seal victory.
Persons in News December 2010
Congress Veteran Karunakaran passes away
Veteran congress leader Karunakaran finally breathed his last after a prolonged bout of illness. He was 92 and is survived by his daughter Padmaja Venugopal and son K Muraleedharan. He was a four time CM of Kerala and is affectionately called ‘Leader’ by his admirers. He was known to be a master tactician and often played the role of troubleshooter for his party.
Premji Donates 8,846 crores to improve education in India
Aziz Premji . Chairman of WIPRO will transfer 213 million equity shares valued at 8846 crores to an irrevocable trust for charity. This will add a lot of muscle to the Aziz Premji Foundation which was set up few years back in its quest to improve the standard of education. The foundation will focus on providing quality education in rural India and the the government has also pitched in to open the Aziz Premji foundation where higher education will be provided.
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The Sri lankan government has decided to scrap the tamil version of the national anthem in its official and state functions. This move may possibly further alienate the tamil minorities in the country. A directive to use only the Sinhalese version as been sent by the ministry as president Rajapakse pointed out that no country uses two versions of the anthem.
China reveals world’s fastest train
China unveiled its new high speed train CRH380 that can clock a maximum speed of 486.1 kmph. It is said to be much faster than even the bullet trains of Japan. At a cruising speed of 380 this is certainly a major accomplishment. China on its part has gone ahead and is now working on a model that is expected to clock 600kmph.
Mark Zuckerberg, Times Person Of The Year
Times magazine has named Mark Zuckerberg as the person of the year . Mr Zuckerberg is the founder of thesmash hit social networking site Facebook and is also the world youngest billionaire currently. Although, Julian Assange the editor in chief of wikileaks was the pick of the time readers, but Zuckerberg won because of the scope and reach his website and how it has touched and remodeled our thoughts on social networking bringing the world that much more closer. Facebook has reached 500 million users this year all around the globe and the numbers are still counting.
National Current Affairs 2010
CBI seeking closure in Arushi Talwar case.
CBI has sought closure after being unable to comprehensively solve the Arushi Talwar murder case which has hogged the limelight for over two years now. The report claims that they have hit a road block and lack of evidence as main reasons for not being able to solve the case. However the report as named the victims father Dr Rajesh Talwar as a possible suspect.
Chandra Babu Naidu ends fast
Telugu Desam Party president finally ended his hunger strike of eight days on the insistence of visiting leaders like Thambi Durai, Arunkumar, Amba Durai, Maitreya, Prakash Karat, Bardan, Om Prakash Choutala, Sharad Yadav and Ajit Singh. Mr Naidu undertook the fast citing that the Andhra Govt should revise its compensation package for the rain hit farmers of the state. The visiting leaders promised Mr Naidu that they would bring the issue to the notice of the Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh by taking an all party delegation to New Delhi.
Congress blames Sanjay Gandhi for the emergency excesses
The congress party which is celebrating its 125th birthday this month has accused Sanjay Gandhi for many of the excesses committed during the emergency of 1975-77. Sanjay Gandhi received notoriety for many ruthless measures like slum clearance and mass sterilization programs. The congress has always had to walk a tight rope when it comes to defending Indira Gandhis decision to enforce emergency which led to one of the most turbulent times in Indian history since independence.
Citibank employee Shivraj Puri accused of fraud surrenders
Citibank employee Shivraj Puri who is said to be involved in a massive fraud, finally surrendered to the police after almost 48 hrs since the incident came to light. Mr Puri who works as a relationship manager has been accused of siphoning of money to the tune of 400 crores from atleast 20 clients to other fictitious accounts.
Opposition unrelenting on its demand in JPC probe
The opposition has been steadfast in its demand for the JPC with regard to the 2G scam. The PM Dr Manmohan Singh had earlier offered to appear himself before the PAC headed by BJP stalwart Mr. Murali Manohar Joshi. The opposition still feels the JPC would be the best option that would help to bring this case to its logical conclusion.
Human rights activist Dr Binayak Sen convicted, gets life term
The session’s court of Raipur has convicted Dr Binayak Sen and three others on grounds of sedition and conspiracy thereby sentencing them for life due to their links with the Maoists. Dr Sen has been held guilty under Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act 2005, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, of being a conduit between Naxals and of meeting Narayan Sanyal in jail. The trio has also been convicted under provisions of section 124 IPC (sedition) and 120 B IPC (conspiracy). Dr Sen is a pediatrician and alumni of Christian medical college. The 58 year old doctor has provided over 28 years of selfless service to the poorer sections of Chattisgarh.
Prices of onions hit through the roof
The prices of onions have undergone a steep rise with a kg costing close to Rs 80 in the national capital and its surrounding areas. Other parts of India too have started feeling the pressure and the prices are continuously shooting up. The Government on it part has suspended the export of onions until January in an attempt to bring down the prices. According to traders, they are attributing the supply crunch due to torrential downpours in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Southern states which has lead to a poor yield.
Indias GSLV vehicle fails during launch.
ISRO suffered a serious setback when its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F06) failed on its course, forcing the team at SriHarikota to abort the mission and self destruct the launch vehicle. The vehicles on board computer lost control of the actuation system raising serious questions about ISROS other ambitious projects that includes a mission to the moon. The GSAT-5P satellite which the launch vehicle was supposed to send into orbit was one of the heaviest and cost ISRO 125 crores. Had it been successful, the satellite would have served the needs of the telecommunication sector and the weather department. It would have eventually replaced the INSAT-2E satellite that was sent up in 1999.
India and China set $100bn trade target by 2015
India and China have agreed upon a new $100billion trade target by 2015 which is more than the $6 billion agreed upon in 2010.With the arrival of Chinese PM Wen Jiabao accompanied by 400 Chinese business leaders in India, the two countries signed around 50 deals in power,steel ,wind energy , food and marine products and telecommunications worth $16 billion. This overtakes the $10bn of agreements signed between Indian and American businesspeople during the recent visit of US President Barack Obama.
Sports Current Affairs 2010
Saina Nehwal wins Honk Kong Open Super Series.
Indias star sportswoman Saina Nehwal rallied around from a one game deficit to win 15-21, 21-16, 21-17 over Wang Shixian of China. Saina finished of her year on a wonderful note and has an unmatched record compared to any Indian player with regard to winning the super series title.
Sachin Tendulkar scores fifty centuries in test cricket
Sachin Tendulkar scored his fiftieth test century in the second innings of the first test against South Africa at the Centurion. The master blaster scored his century in196 balls with 12 fours and one six. Even thought India lost the first test Sachin’s century helped about bringing some respectability to the proceedings. Incidentally he has also been named the ICC player of the year.
Indian cricket teams wins its second test at Durban.
The Indian team had a poor game at the centurion where they were bundled out by an innings and twenty five runs by their South African counterparts. The second test they came back with a much more inspired performance with both bat and bowl leading to their first ever win in Durban which had always troubled them in the past. India had scored 205 and 228 in their two innings while the South Africans could score only 131 and 215 respectively.The star of the match was V.VS Laxman whose 96 helped India seal victory.
Persons in News December 2010
Congress Veteran Karunakaran passes away
Veteran congress leader Karunakaran finally breathed his last after a prolonged bout of illness. He was 92 and is survived by his daughter Padmaja Venugopal and son K Muraleedharan. He was a four time CM of Kerala and is affectionately called ‘Leader’ by his admirers. He was known to be a master tactician and often played the role of troubleshooter for his party.
Premji Donates 8,846 crores to improve education in India
Aziz Premji . Chairman of WIPRO will transfer 213 million equity shares valued at 8846 crores to an irrevocable trust for charity. This will add a lot of muscle to the Aziz Premji Foundation which was set up few years back in its quest to improve the standard of education. The foundation will focus on providing quality education in rural India and the the government has also pitched in to open the Aziz Premji foundation where higher education will be provided.
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Sunday, January 09, 2011
How to Avoid Colon Cancer
The colon is part of the body's digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. If you avoid nutrition and proper health care, especially when your 50 +, and you don't have regularly scheduled colonoscopies, you greatly increase your odds of developing colon cancer.
There are several sure fire ways to ensure health, we should all make sure we take these precautions at every age in order to prevent colon cancer and other diseases. If you want to maintain a healthy digestive tract you should first off be eating a healthy, well balanced diet. If we spend just a little time researching the amount of calories we need to intake, (which is judged by our height, weight, and size), then we should make sure to intake those calories, but in a healthy way. We need to intake our dark green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, as well as a proper amount of protein, fiber, and calcium. We should all research what foods contain which vitamins, minerals, and nutrients our bodies need to survive and thrive, and then make sure we intake them while simultaneously taking a good multi-vitamin.
We also should take part in regular flushes of our digestive tract which, of course, our colon is a part of. When dealing with cleansing, you have one sure fire way that will ensure a holistic, natural way of flushing your system and boosting health, and it is so very simple-Water.
Water is the best way to cleanse your body, and if you want your body cleansed efficiently, then you should drink at least eight 6oz glasses of ionized water a day. Ionized water, as opposed to regular tap or bottled water has antioxidants, which is a great health source for your body. It also helps oxygen reach your cellular system faster, this gives your body more energy and helps your bodily functions work more efficiently and faster; this also aids in the flushing process. If you needed an immediate detoxification flush, you can also add several table spoons of salt to some warmed ionized water and this becomes a make-shift enema. As long as you drink a tall glass of salted ionized water and skip a meal directly before hand, your body will flush a lot of its toxins out. These are just a few easy health tips that you can use to avoid colon cancer and other ailments and diseases.
There are several sure fire ways to ensure health, we should all make sure we take these precautions at every age in order to prevent colon cancer and other diseases. If you want to maintain a healthy digestive tract you should first off be eating a healthy, well balanced diet. If we spend just a little time researching the amount of calories we need to intake, (which is judged by our height, weight, and size), then we should make sure to intake those calories, but in a healthy way. We need to intake our dark green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, as well as a proper amount of protein, fiber, and calcium. We should all research what foods contain which vitamins, minerals, and nutrients our bodies need to survive and thrive, and then make sure we intake them while simultaneously taking a good multi-vitamin.
We also should take part in regular flushes of our digestive tract which, of course, our colon is a part of. When dealing with cleansing, you have one sure fire way that will ensure a holistic, natural way of flushing your system and boosting health, and it is so very simple-Water.
Water is the best way to cleanse your body, and if you want your body cleansed efficiently, then you should drink at least eight 6oz glasses of ionized water a day. Ionized water, as opposed to regular tap or bottled water has antioxidants, which is a great health source for your body. It also helps oxygen reach your cellular system faster, this gives your body more energy and helps your bodily functions work more efficiently and faster; this also aids in the flushing process. If you needed an immediate detoxification flush, you can also add several table spoons of salt to some warmed ionized water and this becomes a make-shift enema. As long as you drink a tall glass of salted ionized water and skip a meal directly before hand, your body will flush a lot of its toxins out. These are just a few easy health tips that you can use to avoid colon cancer and other ailments and diseases.
Friday, December 24, 2010
THE INDIAN SOFTWARE INDUATRY-CURRENT TRENDS,CHALLENGES AND THE FUTURE
The Indian Software Industry is the uncrowned king in the outsourcing of
software services now. Despite the current recession, which was always in the offing, once the boom got going, most software companies are facing the crisis head-on. They have shifted emphasis to off-shore projects since the on-site software development has virtually come to a standstill. They have started to scout for newer markets, improve on the per capita efficiency,concentrate on future technologies, revamp their organizational and marketing structure. In short the companies that are taking the slowdown as an opportunity to reorient themselves in the new scenario are creating the foundation for a long innings in the IT sector while those that are wary about taking the hard steps will soon find the going tough.
From very humble beginnings, the Indian IT Industry has grown at an
exponential rate over the past 10 years doing Rs.10000 crore of export, fetching for India
valuable foreign exchange, propping up the Indian Stock Market with its share prices reaching dizzying heights before the scam, and employing over 2 lakh professionals with this number poised to rise to around 20 lakh in another 3 years. India missed the Agrarian, Industrial and the early Computer Revolutions but became a global player in the IT revolution because of two main factors-opening up of the markets and India's cheap and vast manpower with knowledge of English. Right from 1991 to 2000 Indian companies grew at a mind-boggling rate of 200-500% attracting lucrative projects from companies all over the world, especially the US. The recession that we see now is partly attributed to this phenomenal growth rate which to be maintained, was always going to be a tough proposition. The initial spark that triggered the recession was the slowdown in the American manufacturing industry , then aggravated by the collapse of Dotcom companies and then the last nail in the coffin was the sudden discovery that most companies did not have any more projects to h and out. In other words, most companies did not need any major software development.
With the recession, most companies have drastically revised their organizational
and marketing strategies. The share of on site work has come down as most foreign companies prefer to sustain as much of their own employees rather than outsiders. Companies in India have now shifted gears doing off-shore development which is much cheaper. They have started looking at the European and Japanese markets which have not yet been affected by the slowdown. Other markets which they are tentatively eyeing are the Australian, South American and Middle East markets. Most companies have decided to tide over the problem of reduced profits by resorting to layoffs and cutting down heavily on fresh recruitment. These are measures to bring down the numbers on the bench which have been increasing for some time now. The focus on web centric software development which used to be their prime revenue earner is a thing of the past and these companies are concentrating now on the banking and the egovernance sectors. Even the high flying companies are doing the low grade maintenance work for their clients to create good relationships in the hope of getting a big project from them sometime in the future.
Despite the bravado that most software companies still put up it remains to be
seen how many of the smaller ones can survive, if the recession doesnt end soon. Fly by night
operators who wanted to make a quick buck from the high ratings software companies get in
the stock market along with poor quality of support which Indian companies provide are
destroying the credibility of the industry. Moreover the Chinese and the Russians have begun
warming up to the act. Their governments are aggressively promoting software training and
Chinese professionals come cheaper at $3000-4000 per year compared to an Indian
professional who earns on the average about $8000 per year. Another challenge that Indian
companies are facing is that most corporations prefer to keep the most lucrative projects for
their employees and leaving the crumbs for the Indians to brush up.
But the future seems to be ours-that is if we are careful. Our companies are able to
provide the right training and have been able to continuously improve their knowledge base.
They have used the new technologies effectively winning customer satisfaction and we have
something the Chinese and Russians do not have-the experience in dealing with foreign
customers who are very quality conscious. The recession is on its way out. The markets are
looking up. The hype of yore will be a distant memory. To be realistic the software industry is going to stabilize at this point but opportunities will beckon soon. The weeding out is getting over. The dotcomers and Y2Kers have to swallow the bitter pill. The bottom line is they are not needed by the software industry any more. But for the others like u and me, the future is rosy, albeit a bit hazy, right now.
Technology could play a pivotal role in good governance says Nandan Nilekeni
Speaking at a symposium on Sustainable Transformation: Our New India's Pan IIT 2010, Dinesh Trivedi, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasised the need for India to develop on all parameters and not just stark GDP figures. Happiness and welfare of all are important and especially for those below the poverty line. We need he said, to break the divide between the Haves and have-nots. Technology is good but should benefit all. In fact it is the responsibility of those technologically proficient to pass on the benefits to the rest of society. In keeping with his mood His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, appealed to all Indians to use their energies, healthy body and mind for the benefit of all. Giving an example of an effort in the self same direction, Nandan Nilekeni Chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated that technology, the UID No. could transform society at large. India, he held, has 120 million migrants today with numbers on the rise everyday. These sections' need to reap the benefits of social sector welfare schemes, but are often denied on account 'identification' documents. The issue currently is not that there is inadequate allocation of funds but one of delivery. The benefits have not reached the deserving. This despite the substantial increase in social welfare schemes in the last 10 years. All Indians deserve the fruits of good governance.
The pilot project, he informed has already been implemented in many areas of Karnataka. The allotment of the UID No. would empower the Indian citizen to operate from any part of the country. It would be single source enabler which would empower them for social security/welfare requirements. In its initial phase of 14 months close to 6 lakh+ people have already been covered. Set up along with the Government of India, currently the financials stand at 40 Crores. In keeping with the overall theme of the Conference, that of transforming through Technology, Nilekeni enlightened all that UID technology (Project Aadhar) would empower the common man and assist the Government in better governance. Efforts he also stated are on to network banks and other financial institutions into the UID system. Speaking on the role of the Government in not being able to lead India towards a truly transforming path, Shailesh Gandhi, Central Information Commissioner squarely stated that the though the will may be there, the structure and policies are not designed to deliver. He gave HR policies and practices as an example. What India requires today, India includes both the people at large and the Government, is to work together for a change, talent being plenty. For India to transform every Indian must feel he has stake in the Government.
Another important facet of the hurdles to transformation was vociferously brought out by Arvind Kejriwal, RTI Activist. In response to Pradeep Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director's, remark that corruption in India is no longer retail but is wholesale, Kejriwal agreed but at same time gave important positive suggestions. The Commonwealth Games exposed the shocking scale and arrogance of corruption. Media has already played its role and the citizens now need to voice their concerns and demand a single investigative agency with the power to act against all, politicians and bureaucrats' included. The current set up is bizarre. The CVC for example has 32 people to investigate 1500 departments. The closing session on 'Building a sustainable future: The Green Society' saw global leaders speaking on the way forward to build a green global society that could further sustain the transformational growth. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Commissioner of the Planning Commission, said, 'There has to be a global agreement on the issue of climate change and only cumulative efforts could meet the green objectives. India's National Action Plan for Climate Change is taking necessary steps in liaison with the global community and drafting a way forward to reduce carbon emissions in India.'
Top Performing Commodities of 2010
Cotton
Unusually high cotton prices have prompted apparel makers to scramble for the increased use of synthetic and polyester fibres to keep down the input costs.Cotton has registered a record 74% return in the domestic markets – a rise from Rs.25000 per candy to Rs.44000 in the past 10 months – led by shortage of raw material. Cotton can easily be termed as commodity of the year.
In fact, India – the second largest cotton producer in the world – could well be a major beneficiary due to rise in global prices of cotton, if the appeal made by cotton growers to allow export under the open general license is approved by the government.
However, economists see demand destruction for the next year if the record cotton prices refuse to die down for a longer period. Trade estimates suggest that India is likely to harvest 3.50 crore bales in 2010-11.
Coffee
Next in line of out-performers in commodities is Coffee – which has logged an impressive 45% returns in 2010. According to International Coffee Organization composite price indicator, currently the coffee price in the global market has topped 170 cents per pound compared to the average price of 121 cents per pound recorded in October 2009.Moreover, global coffee supplies may tighten after an Indian exporters’ group forecast a delay in harvesting because of extended rains. India is Asia’s biggest coffee exporter. Further, the analysts tracking coffee prices expect the rates to continue inching higher until weather concerns ease in Brazil and Vietnam.
Overall, coffee exports during the January-October period of this year have risen sharply to 251,355 tons from 157,824 tons in the year-ago period. In India, the New coffee year – which runs from Oct’ 10 to Sep’ 11 – has started on a good note as coffee exports increased by a whooping 60% in the first month of the crop year.
Silver
Even as the yellow metal regains its Rs.20,000 platform, it is silver that is still touching all time highs at Rs.37, 700 per kg, a level never seen before. Silver surged to 30 year high in the overseas market as a weaker dollar increased the investment appeal of precious metals.Silver prices for 2009 have risen like a phoenix from the financial ashes mainly on the winds of strong investment demand. Moreover, even in 2010, silver has yielded a decent 40% returns, propelled by confident resurfacing of industrial demand post the economic slack. On the other hand, gold has surged 21% during the 10 months period.
Bullion analysts are positive on silver indicating that the precious metal has barely made halfway back to its prior nominal high of $50 an ounce, achieved around early 1980s. However, despite industrial demand for silver, the real pressure going forward is from investment demand, which has been a fraction of that of gold.
Corn
2010 is shaping up to be a good year for the corn producers with the crop providing a good 25% returns from January to October period. In addition, signs of economic recovery point to a rebound in feed use, ethanol use and an increase in the demand for the corn.The corn prices are gradually rising on speculation that US (the world’s biggest grower and exporter of corn) inventories will fall after adverse weather reduced Midwest output. To add to the crisis, China has emerged as a buyer of largest volume of corn from the US this year.
Analysts expect that a surge in global prices and a likelihood of a drop in domestic prices could help India seal more export deals in the coming weeks.
Nickel
Nickel prices have appreciated by 24%, driven by escalating demand from stainless steel industry amid tight supplies. Supported by firming trend in global markets and rising domestic demand from the alloy makers, nickel prices traded at Rs.1060 per kg.About 2/3rd of the total nickel output is used in the manufacturing of stainless steel. Further, followers of the stainless steel market expect prices of nickel to remain firm over the next three years.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Giant Dallas ROBOT Cited as Best Public Art
By now most residents of the Dallas / Fort Worth area are aware of the giant, 35,000 lbs steel robot that towers over DART's Deep Ellum rail station. Robot builders may also be aware of the robot from coverage in Robot Magazine. Now, the rest of the world is taking notice because the prominent art organization, Americans for the Arts, has included the Dallas Robot, known officially as Traveling Man, on its list of 40 Best Public Art Works in the US and Canada. Read on to learn more about Traveling Man and see more photos of the big robot and little chrome friends.
So what's the story behind this giant robot? A combination of opportunities and influences led to its creation. Dallas Area Rapid Transit or DART as it's known locally, was expanding into the Deep Ellum area with a new rail line and a Deep Ellum rail station. Deep Ellum is the historic Dallas arts district from which have come a long list of musical and visual artists. The area is also well known for its many public art pieces, many improvised in local do-it-yourself fashion. Painters and sculpters often create art on the exterior of their own or other buildings in the area.
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Traveling Man Walking Tall sculpture seen (from left to right) as represented in paint on the Deep Ellum news wall, as a steel superstructure during construction, and in its finished form.
The DART rail plans called for destruction of a favorite landmark, the Deep Ellum tunnel, whose sides were covered with art murals. Since DART has a small budget for public art for each of the station, it was decided that DART would commission local Deep Ellum artists to create a public art piece around the new station. The main pieces were to be giant sculptures designed by local artists Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg. They created a set of three large metal works, known collectively as Traveling Man.
Traveling Man - The Awakening
The first sculpture, titled Awakening, shows the robot's head emerging from the ground. The backstory, imagined by the artists, explains that song birds inhabited an elm tree that grew above a buried steam locomotive. When a Deep Ellum musician spilled his gin on the spot, the Traveling Man formed underground as a result. The robot awakened and emerged along with his songbirds.
Traveling Man - Waiting on the Train
In the second sculpture, Waiting on a Train, our giant robot has walked a block down the street and is now seated on a large concrete slab salvaged from the historic Deep Ellum tunnel. The robot is playing a guitar as the cars and trains pass by. In the words of Brad Oldham, "he reminds us that life can slow down a bit to hear the music".
Traveling Man - Walking Tall
The third and largest sculpture, Walking Tall, depicts the Traveling Man strolling past the new DART station with a smile on his face and one of the song birds perched on his arm. This sculpture links the surrounding neighborhood with the station, welcoming visitors and residents. Walking Tall stands nearly 40 feet tall, weighs 35,000 lbs, and is supported by concrete piers sunk 32 feet into the ground. Each sculpture is composed of a steel skeleton covered with a stainless steel skin attached by monobolt rivets.
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The Chrome bird/chairs offer endless possibilities to photographers
Aside from a few cranks, who were outraged that city funds were spent to beautify the city, there has been nearly unanimous support for DART's Deep Ellum art project. It has been pointed out that the cost the installation is roughly equivalent to about 57 feet of DART rail. And the success of the installation has pretty much silenced the critics. Almost as soon as they were completed, the sculptures began attracting lots of visitors and photographers. At almost any time of day or night, you can spot people gawking at Traveling Man or photographing their friends sitting on the surrounding chrome birds, which double as chairs.
So for Dallas residents, the recognition of Traveling Man by Americans for the Arts just confirms what they already knew; everybody loves Giant Robots!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
THE CURRENT TREND OF "OTHER" GAMES
I’ll just come right out and say it. I love this recent trend of game publishers taking one of the usual “hallowed” franchises, complete with a rabid fanbase, laying their blueprints out on a large conference table and going, “Hmm. How can we give this a solid kick in the rear?”
Maybe it’s because I’ve recently watched my own favourite game series of all time get turned on its head by a developer no one would ever have associated with it. But lo and behold, Team Ninja gave us Metroid: Other M and I loved it.
Perhaps this is why I found myself in a state of zen-like calm while I watched the TGS trailer for DmC, the new Devil May Cry game in development at England-based studio, Ninja Theory.
The worst had already come to pass. Team Ninja, of all people, without their great and mighty leader of years past — because we all know every good game is developed solely by one person and everyone else gets paid to sit around sipping tea and eating crumpets — had directed a Metroid game and come away with possibly the greatest “tea table upturning” in Nintendo’s recent years — and they’d done a great job to boot.
How much worse could this possibly be? My theory was: “Not even close.”
When I try to rationalize why I legitimately like the direction the new DmC is taking, this is the only answer I can come up with: someone forced me through an experience I might never have tried under normal circumstances, and I ended up loving it. Who’s to say another company couldn’t do the same?
And really, isn’t innovation what we ask for everyday? Isn’t change the first thing we anticipate when we hear an announcement of a new game?
Examining DmC’s trailer, it doesn’t look to me in the least like Capcom and Ninja Theory are trying to forego everything Devil May Cry has stood for over the years. In fact, Twilight-Dante (yes, I will give you that much) comes off as someone who could very possibly evolve into the white-haired, cowboy boot-sporting wisecracker we’ve known for the past decade.
Look at the way he uses his guns. Ninja Theory’s Dante might not be spinning upside down in mid-air while doing it, but he is dual-wielding a pair of pistols and he’s using them much like his future self would — to stall enemies and keep them at bay, rather than inflict any sort of serious damage on them.
No, that’s always been reserved for air-combos and the like, just as it is in DmC. The combat, to me, looks like a variation of what you got in past games. Dante, too, looks like he has a lot more to him that we don’t know about. Rehabilitation centre? Just because Dante’s cool as a cat in his latter years doesn’t mean he was always like that.
No, something drastic had to have happened to turn him that way, and if DmC is in any way related to the series’ regular timeline, we’re going to find out just what it was. Isn’t that exciting?
And if it isn’t related…well, it’s not the same Dante, so why is everyone so upset? At least give the game a shot. Marvel did the exact same thing and it worked out just great, not only giving their characters a fresh start, but also helping lay the groundwork for a lot of Marvel movies.
And DmC isn’t the only game that’s doing it. Yakuza with zombies anyone? Team Ninja announcing a Ninja Gaiden 3 with a closer look at the Ryu Hayabusa behind the mask? Heck, God of War’s been doing it for the last three years.
And yet, I don’t hear anyone complaining about Kratos’s daughter. Is it because the drama has such little effect on the game itself, and that Kratos himself has remained relatively unchanged throughout the series? Why is that so appealing? Don’t you want to watch a character you like grow and evolve?
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
CLOUD COMPUTING...
Early Bird Special at Cloud Expo
Launched in 2007, Cloud Expo is the world's largest Cloud Computing event.
June 2, 2008 - Cloud computing is becoming one of the next industry buzz words. It joins the ranks of terms including: grid computing, utility computing, virtualization, clustering, etc.
Cloud computing overlaps some of the concepts of distributed, grid and utility computing, however it does have its own meaning if contextually used correctly. The conceptual overlap is partly due to technology changes, usages and implementations over the years.
Trends in usage of the terms from Google searches shows Cloud Computing is a relatively new term introduced in the past year. There has also been a decline in general interest of Grid, Utility and Distributed computing.
Likely they will be around in usage for quit a while to come. But Cloud computing has become the new buzz word driven largely by marketing and service offerings from big corporate players like Google, IBM and Amazon.Cloud computing overlaps some of the concepts of distributed, grid and utility computing, however it does have its own meaning if contextually used correctly. The conceptual overlap is partly due to technology changes, usages and implementations over the years.
Trends in usage of the terms from Google searches shows Cloud Computing is a relatively new term introduced in the past year. There has also been a decline in general interest of Grid, Utility and Distributed computing.
The term cloud computing probably comes from (at least partly) the use of a cloud image to represent the Internet or some large networked environment. We don’t care much what’s in the cloud or what goes on there except that we depend on reliably sending data to and receiving data from it. Cloud computing is now associated with a higher level abstraction of the cloud. Instead of there being data pipes, routers and servers, there are now services. The underlying hardware and software of networking is of course still there but there are now higher level service capabilities available used to build applications. Behind the services are data and compute resources. A user of the service doesn’t necessarily care about how it is implemented, what technologies are used or how it’s managed. Only that there is access to it and has a level of reliability necessary to meet the application requirements.
Launched in 2007, Cloud Expo is the world's largest Cloud Computing event.
In essence this is distributed computing. An application is built using the resource from multiple services potentially from multiple locations. At this point, typically you still need to know the endpoint to access the services rather than having the cloud provide you available resources. This is also know as Software as a Service. Behind the service interface is usually a grid of computers to provide the resources. The grid is typically hosted by one company and consists of a homogeneous environment of hardware and software making it easier to support and maintain. (note: my definition of a grid is different from the wikipedia definition, but homogeneous environments in data centers is typically what I have run across). Once you start paying for the services and the resources utilized, well that’s utility computing.
Cloud computing really is accessing resources and services needed to perform functions with dynamically changing needs. An application or service developer requests access from the cloud rather than a specific endpoint or named resource. What goes on in the cloud manages multiple infrastructures across multiple organizations and consists of one or more frameworks overlaid on top of the infrastructures tying them together. Frameworks provide mechanisms for:
- self-healing
- self monitoring
- resource registration and discovery
- service level agreement definitions
- automatic reconfiguration
The cloud is a virtualization of resources that maintains and manages itself. There are of course people resources to keep hardware, operation systems and networking in proper order. But from the perspective of a user or application developer only the cloud is referenced. The Assimilator project is a framework that executes across a heterogeneous environment in a local area network providing a local cloud environment. In the works is the addition of a network overlay to start providing an infrastructure across the Internet to help achieve the goal of true cloud computing.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Nike Extreme - Just Experience It
Here at Access, we are creating Nike Extreme experiences around the globe. Here are a few of our concepts in which we use the Nike singular swoosh power to create serious buzz. The kind of buzz that goes viral because people love it. Because they are having fun doing it.
This kind of concept/campaign ticks all the boxes. It creates a unique, fun offline experience and then shares it with the online world. You film it, and that becomes the TV ad; you photograph it and that becomes the print ad; and both are used in online and social network campaigns. Put all those together with individual participants’ own social network buzz and you have a run-away funfest across channels.
We start with a swoosh-shaped Nike Extreme Swoosh Toboggan Ride – a toboggan slide shaped like the swoosh. Of course, the toboggans themselves are shaped like swooshes, too. You can try this at the coolest ski resorts of the world.
As it isn’t snowing everywhere, those more inclined to enjoy themselves on the beach get to try the Nike Extreme Swoosh Slide. A fun and bouncy inflatable megaslide in the shape of the swoosh, appearing at the world's coolest beaches.
And who would want to remain bound to the ground? Not those who take off in the Nike Extreme Swoosh Hot Air Balloon. Flying over big cities, the Swoosh can be seen from miles around. When you’ve ticked off all three from your “Must-do Fun” list, you’ll probably be in the need of some new Nikes and you’ll certainly have something to talk about. - prem kumar
Friday, September 17, 2010
Mobile Internet Usage in India
Opera released the numbers for Mobile Internet usage for the month of July and as expected there is tremendous growth YoY in Mobile Internet Usage.
Opera Mini is supposedly the most widely downloaded mobile app, so this reports is quite significant and probably give us good insight on the trends of mobile Internet Usage.
Here are some of the highlights of the report on Mobile Internet Usage:
Following are the top 10 countries in Opera Mini Usage:
Russia
Indonesia
India
China
Ukraine
South Africa
United States
Nigeria
Germany
Poland
It is actually quite Interesting that Indonesia which has fraction of Mobile users than India and China comes at number 2.
Some of the other Global Trends that Opera found for month of July were:
In July , nearly 29.1 million people used Opera Mini, a 9.9% increase from June 2009 and more than 145% compared to July 2008. These numbers reflect only the Opera Mini users who have specifically chosen to install the browser on their phone.
Those 29.1 million people viewed more than 12 billion pages in July 2009. Since June, page views have gone up 15.4%. Since July 2008, page views have increased 223%.
Opera Mini users last month generated nearly 187 million MB of data for operators worldwide.
Since June, the data consumed went up by 11.0%. Data in Opera Mini is compressed up to 90%. If this data were uncompressed, Opera Mini users would have viewed over 1.7 PB of data in July. Since July 2008, data traffic is up 223%.
Opera Mini is supposedly the most widely downloaded mobile app, so this reports is quite significant and probably give us good insight on the trends of mobile Internet Usage.
Here are some of the highlights of the report on Mobile Internet Usage:
Following are the top 10 countries in Opera Mini Usage:
Russia
Indonesia
India
China
Ukraine
South Africa
United States
Nigeria
Germany
Poland
It is actually quite Interesting that Indonesia which has fraction of Mobile users than India and China comes at number 2.
Some of the other Global Trends that Opera found for month of July were:
In July , nearly 29.1 million people used Opera Mini, a 9.9% increase from June 2009 and more than 145% compared to July 2008. These numbers reflect only the Opera Mini users who have specifically chosen to install the browser on their phone.
Those 29.1 million people viewed more than 12 billion pages in July 2009. Since June, page views have gone up 15.4%. Since July 2008, page views have increased 223%.
Opera Mini users last month generated nearly 187 million MB of data for operators worldwide.
Since June, the data consumed went up by 11.0%. Data in Opera Mini is compressed up to 90%. If this data were uncompressed, Opera Mini users would have viewed over 1.7 PB of data in July. Since July 2008, data traffic is up 223%.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
TAJ MAHAL (" The Symbol of The Love....")
This marble marvel remains one of the most loved tourist spots in the world.
Some Interesting History On Taj
The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, was actually built as a tomb by Mogul ruler Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu. She was born in April, 1593 in Agra, India.
Shah Jahan ascended the peacock throne of India in 1628, at the age of 36. By that time, he had been married to his second Persian wife for 16 years. Formally named Arjuman BanuMumtaz Mahal, or "beloved ornament of the palace". Not only was the Shah deeply in love with her, one of his many wives and concubines, so were the people, who knew her as generous, compassionate, and one of the most beautiful women in India. Begum, she was more familiarly known as
Shah Jahan ascended the peacock throne of India in 1628, at the age of 36. By that time, he had been married to his second Persian wife for 16 years. Formally named Arjuman BanuMumtaz Mahal, or "beloved ornament of the palace". Not only was the Shah deeply in love with her, one of his many wives and concubines, so were the people, who knew her as generous, compassionate, and one of the most beautiful women in India. Begum, she was more familiarly known as
Within three years, their love story had ended. Mumtaz Mahal died on June 17, 1631 while accompanying the Shah during a battle campaign in Burhanpur in the Deccan (now in Madhya Pradesh) giving birth to her fourteenth child, a daughter named Gauhara Begum. So grief stricken was the Shah, that he withdrew from the public eye for an year, and when he emerged at the end of that time, although still a youthful 40, his hair had turned white and he appeared as an old man.
Whether it is true that Arjuman asked on her deathbed for a symbol of their love, nobody seems to know. But the Shah went ahead and erected an immortal tribute in the form of the most magnificent tomb in the world. It would take 23 years to be completed.
Whether it is true that Arjuman asked on her deathbed for a symbol of their love, nobody seems to know. But the Shah went ahead and erected an immortal tribute in the form of the most magnificent tomb in the world. It would take 23 years to be completed.
Details of the marble work
Far more than a simple burial place, the Taj Mahalwife's nickname, Mumtaz Mahal. Her cenotaph, a word taken from the Greek for "empty tomb", rests in the exact middle of the main chamber, keeping the symmetrical design of the entire structure. actually contains many separate areas inside, as well as outer buildings and extensive gardens. The name is said to have been derived from his
Four years after the tomb was completed, the Shah was deposed and imprisoned by his son. When he died in 1866, his son had a cenotaph created beside that of his wife, upsetting the balance of the chamber. The actual bodies, in true Muslim tradition, are buried in plain graves in the basement, wrapped in white shrouds, with faces turned towards Mecca.
Four years after the tomb was completed, the Shah was deposed and imprisoned by his son. When he died in 1866, his son had a cenotaph created beside that of his wife, upsetting the balance of the chamber. The actual bodies, in true Muslim tradition, are buried in plain graves in the basement, wrapped in white shrouds, with faces turned towards Mecca.
Some Interesting Trivia
The Taj Mahal was scheduled to be torn down in the 1830s so that its marble facing could be shipped to London and auctioned to the landed English gentry. Wrecking machines were moved into the garden grounds and work was about to begin when word came from London that another auction of marble facades from Indian monuments and edifices had been a failure and it would not be worth proceeding.
In 1631, the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan's favorite wife (Mumtaz Mahal) died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. As Jahan rushed to her side, she uttered a dying wish: that he build a monument to commemorate their love.(Supposed to be myth)
The result? The Taj Mahal, a building which took 23 years to complete. According to legend, Jahan took drastic measures to ensure that his master carvers would never produce anything more beautiful.
Jahan died with his eyes open - facing the Taj Mahal.
Stones to build the Taj were brought from as far away as Tibet and Sri Lanka.
Shah Jahan wanted to build another Taj Mahal…one with black marble!
It is white marble and semi-precious stones on the dome of the Taj that make Taj Mahal change colour during the day and on moonlit nights.
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is believed to be the architect of Taj Mahal.
The garden walls, rest house, mosque and the entry arch are made of red sandstone.
Some people believe an Italian named Geronimo Veroneo designed the Taj Mahal.
It took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport the construction material to the site of the Taj.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
South India Temples
Lavishly built and aesthetically designed, the temples of South India are unmatched in architectural brilliance. But more than being mere symbols of architectural genius these temples are living emodiments of rich tradition and culture that has made India proud.
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