A typical discussion session

We(Team Eins) usually have discussions before every event(infact almost a month b4 the actual event,yet we do things at the last moment). So, yesterday we had planned to meet at Srinath's place to discuss about library scanner for shaastra. Srinath and Srinivasan had class only till 1'o clock. So, Srinath left immediately. Srini had to go home due to few reasons. However, Avi reached Srinath's place at 3:30 and me at 5:00(normally it happens the otherway round). Just like any other meeting, we started with happenings in college which lasted for around 30 minutes. Just when we decided to start some serious business Avi interrupted. "Hey, I forgot to tell u guys something..........". He had attended the Landmark quiz on 15th Aug and shared with us few questions which were interesting.This went on for another 45 mins.After which he said that he was fortunate enough to take a seat in the front row(solely allotted for guest teams - he was lucky because he was late and the organisers let him sit there). His seat number was 24 and beside him sat a person(seat no. 23) with a neat frenchie and bright face. The event started. While Avi was trying to fill up his answer sheet with all that he has learnt till now(coz he had no idea about the question nor the answer) the man beside was busily writing the answers which also seemed like an arabic scripture for him. The answers sheets were submitted and during the break something interesting happened...........................................
The learned man requested Avi to shift to another seat. And this irritated the surgeon of Team EINS to such an extent(though there wasnt any need) that he gave a HARD NO as reply. They ran into an arguement but not for long as the organiser interfered at the right time. Without even enquiring about what the dispute was about the organiser said something to Avi upon which he decided to flee the place and he did because the learned man referred to was V.V.Ramanan.

Just then the clock struck 7 and it was time to leave. A typical discussion session. Glad we atleast uttered the word "shaastra" quite a number of times.

Team EINS!!

Well, let me introduce the members of my robotics team- Team EINS...

• Srinath
• Srinivasan
• Avinash and ofcuz
• Me

Srinath - Responsible, focussed, pro in fabricating sensors and ya in breaking them tooooooo [:-p]
Srinivasan - Shrewd, pro in programming and in wrapping up bots with clothes [:-p]
Avinash - He needs special mention because of what he is. I guess even blogspot knows about him or why would it underline his name alone(among names)... [:-p] ...

To start off.... He is an engineer to the core - give him a screwdriver,few screws,insulation tape and a saw.... he would start performing an operation on the bot. If you understood the above statement with the amount of sarcasm that lies within, you are right. But it also means that he takes care of designing the bot(more about him in the next post).

Me - Shivram [:-D].....

So, thats about Team Eins...............

(No)Need for TIME MACHINE!!

Usually, a murky sunday evening fills my empty mind with thoughts of the past. But, now-a-days I seem to retrospect very often-almost on all holidays. The immediate thought that flashes when my mind enters the nostalgic book of the past is my schooling. Though I didnt actually freak out during school days, my mind was fresh, stressfree and life was so easy. Thinking of those chit-chats after tuition, meaningless fights, thrill in going past the doors of a girls school(our school and this girls school mentioned here had a common wall of separation :-D ), tight schedules, week-end entrance classes,frequent unit tests, a game of cricket on a rainy day, school tours,.............. I really realise the need for a time machine. How I wish I could turn back the pages of my life and live them again. "Time and tide waits for none" sounds so true now. Not that life now is boring, it just that life is less interesting than it had been in the past. Human mind always goes into a state of unknown melancholy when it is entrusted with responsiblites. True.... Very true.... But then, life is all about negotiating hurdles(do I sound like Paulo Coelho---naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... definitely not to his standards)... So, the culmination of all such thoughts is in the origin of a new thought- rather a new idea--DEVELOPING A TIME MACHINE.... Each and every person in this world would definitely wish to go back in his life to rectify some mistake or to re-live his past(just for the sake of tasting its sweetness one more time). And for all such persons time machine is a totally unlikely invention. If at all someone invents it in the future and people get to go back in their life, then, LIFE WOULD BE MEANINGLESS. So to make it meaningful, think about the past...live your present...and decide your future.

----||||---- A delete key for life is a definite NO NO ..... ----||||----

Windows Server 2008 – Serves you best!!!

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the next generation of the Windows Server operating system that helps information technology (IT) professionals maximize control over their infrastructure while providing unprecedented availability and management capabilities, leading to a significantly more secure, reliable and robust server environment than ever before. Windows Server 2008 delivers new value to organizations by ensuring all users regardless of location are able to get the full complement of services from the network. Windows Server 2008 also provides deep insight into the operating system and diagnostic capabilities to allow administrators to spend more time adding business value.
Windows Server 2008, with built-in Web and virtualization technologies, enables you to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, Web resources, and security enhancements help you save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and optimized datacenter. Another striking feature is that this server goes well with Windows Vista.
A peep into the spotlights of this server
Built for the Web
Windows Server 2008 gives you the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently and effectively, with improved administration and diagnostics, development and application tools, and lower infrastructure costs.
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It provides simplified Web server management with Internet Information Services 7.0, which is a powerful Web platform for applications and services. This modular platform provides a simplified, task-based management interface, greater cross-site control, security enhancements, and integrated health management for Web services.
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Cross-site copy allows you to easily copy Web site settings across multiple Web servers without additional configuration.
Virtualization
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It has a built-in virtualization technology which helps to virtualize multiple operating systems—Windows, Linux and others—on a single server. With virtualization built into the operating system and with simpler, more flexible licensing policies, it's now easier than ever to take advantage of all the benefits and cost savings of virtualization.
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New deployments options to provide the most suitable method for your environment.
Security
Windows Server 2008 is the most secure Windows Server ever. Its hardened operating system and security innovations, including Network Access Protection, Federated Rights Management, and Read-Only Domain Controller, provide unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data, and your business.
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Protection of your server with security innovations that reduce attack surface area of the kernel, resulting in a more robust and secure server environment.
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Protection of your data to ensure it can only be accessed by users with the correct security context, and to make it available when hardware failures occur.
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Protection against malicious software with User Account Control with a new authentication architecture.
Solid Foundation for Business Workloads
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Increased dependability with advanced reliability enhancements to reduce loss of access, work, time, data, and control.
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Effectively pinpointing and resolving trouble spots with powerful diagnostic tools that give you ongoing visibility into your server environment, both physical and virtual.
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Increased control over servers located in remote locations, such as the branch office. With optimized server administration and data replication, you can provide users with better service while reducing management headaches.
This server thus provides almost everything necessary to be called “the best of all times.” This should probably alleviate most of the commonly encountered problems in an organisation and is definitely the gen-next server.

I am consistent performer!!

Though a gpa of 8.89 put me off on the day when results were out, I feel happy for having been able to maintain my gpa, unlike many others who fell in a deep pit. Well, who cares???

People who get better gpa's are of the view that it is the knowledge that matters. And those who expeted better grades are still not convinced. For them, grades fill their view. Infact, "BAD GRADES" fills their view.

Actually which one is more important?? Rank or cognition???

Encampment!!

Probably the most useful days spent in college. NSO camp is what I meant. It is just obvious that everyone likes this camp because of its attractive schedule.

6:00 A.M - Attendance

6:15 A.M to 8:15 A.M - Optional Games(Cricket,Football,Tennis..... n what not.. u name it... NSO camp has it... keep in mind the most important TAI-CHI- I am a part of this chinese martial art.)

8:30 A.M - Breakfast

8:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M - Rest

10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M - Optional Activities(only two choices... Chess or FirstAid.)

12:30 P.M - Lunch

12:30 P.M to 4:00 P.M - Rest

4:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M - Optional Games(again)

Then on, do whatever you want. But how am I online now?????? I made the 10 to 12 activity optional :-P but the option is only between chess and firstaid. :-D

One striking feature about this camp is that renowned coaches have been invited for training the students in their respective sport. And our Tai-chi sensei is extremely good. He is so inspiring that we always shun the thought of bunking the optional games session. We have the campfire today evening. We close the camp tomorrow only to re-open the college on monday(3rd semester :-( ).

The power of HD...

High-definition (HD) video generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition (SD) video, most commonly at display resolutions of 1280×720 (720p) or 1920×1080 (1080i or 1080p). It was actually a shock for me to note the difference. Woooooooooooow... Mindblowing. Two days back my friend gave me a video of Pump It(Black eyed peas) which was a normal SD video. Along with this he also gave me the HD version. Trust me. This is awesome.

But watch out .. The only disadvantage is that the converted file will b almost 100 times the size of ur original file. So all those who wd like to fill up ur harddisks go for this...But ya.. cant compromise on quality too na..