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Re: The Holy Grail and the Programmer’s High

shiva — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:46:33 -0000

That is true. Most often though. "systems" are adapted and hacked at,
than designed anew everytime. In tha past 8 years I've probably had to
write 3/4 large network mgmt apps, but almost everyday, I have to fix
a bug, or write a module etc.

For me, the new products/modules are the cherry, the small victories
the icing and the ready is just baking the cake :)

Re: The Holy Grail and the Programmer’s High

twitter-18333879 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:53 -0000

I don't think there is a way to agree more with that statement. The most worthwhile thing about programming is designing an entire process of machine "thought" and then seeing it work flawlessly, usually after a lot of work. Seeing changes NOT break the system is even better.

Re: Fun with an iphone app

shiva — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:34:58 -0000

Hmmm...

Re: Fun with an iphone app

twitter-18333879 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:10:37 -0000

If this were a Rorschach blot test, it would be utterly clear that I'm thinking about sex.

Re: VC++ Time

john191 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:35:30 -0000

Loved to read your blog. I would like to suggest you that traffic show most people read blogs on Mondays. So it should encourage bloggers to write new write ups over the weekend primarily.
regards
sears parts

Re: GReader just saved me a lot of time

shiva — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:38:06 -0000

Thanks. Who might your friend be?! If you don't mind me asking.
Unfortunately, I'm a lazy ass and don't update my blog as often as I
should. :)

Re: GReader just saved me a lot of time

john191 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:06:19 -0000

My friend suggested me to visit your blog. Very well explained. I would like to say that it is very interesting to read your blog.
regards
sears parts

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

shiva — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:35:36 -0000

The ISS is more a result of others unwilling to launch their own
transport system than any coming together of nations.

However, it's good that there is not much duplication in our
exploration of the moon. For instance India and china are mapping the
unexplored sections of the moon by orbiters instead of trying to land
there.

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

gustavolkswagen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:22:58 -0000

I couldn't agree more. Frankly, stuff having to do with the space exploration gives me chills. Maybe someday, we can harness dark matter to fold space (like in Frank Herbert's Dune) and travel wherever, instantly...

I think we already are united in space exploration, at least as far as the International Space Station is concerned. Such cooperation should definitely be expanded to the moon, Mars, and hopefully beyond.

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

shiva — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:05:33 -0000

I knew about the north pole impact mission, but the moon base is soo
cool. It almost feels as if NASA is adament at making arthur c
clarke's dream a reality.

I wonder why space exploration is done by each country by itself?! I
hope that in my lifetime I will get to see an united federation of
space exploration (FOSE) ;)

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

gustavolkswagen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:47:14 -0000

Well the moon is definitely expensive. In fact, it's so expensive that, with cutbacks on funding, NASA is having to delay plans to get back to the moon. Luckily, we have the LRO and the LCROSS, the first of which is mapping the moon, and the second will send and impact vehicle to test for water at the poles of the moon (I think it will impact the northern pole). Here is an article regarding making a permanent outpost on the moon by 2024. I think we are already off schedule for it: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2006/12/05/m...

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

shiva — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:57:06 -0000

Where did you hear about a permanent outpost on the moon?! That would be so awesome, and awfully expensive. Unless... Mr Spock lends a hand :)

Re: We Choose the Moon: Launch

gustavolkswagen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:29:04 -0000

I am excited for it, too. Science Fiction becomes Science reality so quickly nowadays. With the goal to have a permanent outpost on the moon... Well, my interest is piqued.

Re: For the last time, its not an OS!

shiva — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:06:35 -0000

I was attempting some sarcasm ... I guess I need to work on my writing skills :)
Actually I couldn't make that connection (is it that one that both of us know, who thinks he/she knows everything ?! :) )

Re: For the last time, its not an OS!

Shiva Shankar Velmurugan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:07:49 -0000

Lol!... I guess you need to check on anger management toon on dilbert.. http://www.dilbert.com/2009-07-20/

anyways am sure there will be morons who will blab reviews about an OS from google which is to take over Microsoft.. you know whom I'm talkin of.. :p

Re: How to brew tea (Earl Grey) - The English Way

shiva — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:45:39 -0000

I like the Bergamot flavour. I have think adding milk brings it out a bit more. Maybe it is popular becoz the strong flavour can mask a bad quality tea.

http://www.syl.com/travel/earlgreyteathemostpop...

Re: How to brew tea (Earl Grey) - The English Way

How To Make A Cup Of Tea — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:32:29 -0000

Hmm, seems simple enough. One question though: Why do you think Earl Grey is so popular?

:)

Re: I recommend drinking Vin Chaude when you’re in Strasbourg, France

shiva — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:35:23 -0000

ooohh!! More places to visit when I backpack in france! (I've been promising myself that for a while now).

and I hit myself in the head for writing the "vin chaude", when it is clearly masculine (and all I had to do was look at the picture ... grrrr...)

Re: I recommend drinking Vin Chaude when you’re in Strasbourg, France

simon — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:23:12 -0000

Go to La Clusaz, France. This is a small and traditionally typical ski village in the Alps just above Annecy in Haute Savoie. I actually lived there. Every Friday, the town would ring the church bells and have "vin chaud" free! (masculin, le vin est chaud) Of course, it was to welcome the new wave of vacationers, but they didn't stop anyone living in the town partaking. Wearing traditional alpine garb, they'd ladle it out of these huge caldrons, and have a couple of cows present for ambience. Market day was great too. Why did I ever move?

Re: IPOD touch: Downgrade from 1.1.3 to 1.1.1

shiva — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:56:08 -0000

:). Didn't notice it until I read your comment. Looks like they got shut down. Their domain is now for sale for $5000!

Re: IPOD touch: Downgrade from 1.1.3 to 1.1.1

slotsonline — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:02:48 -0000

Interesting.. heck of a name for a program tho. LOL

Re: Tandoori spiced fish with cucumber

shiva — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:56:04 -0000

Tilapia is a very delicate fish. Personally, I would not use a very strong curry with it, since it would really just overpower the flavour of the fish.

This recipe will work with the more meaty fish, like cod, halibut, etc. I do a lemon based fried tilapia. Will try and upload pictures one of these days.

Re: Tandoori spiced fish with cucumber

shiva — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:51:36 -0000

Thanks and it was quite yummy.

Re: Tandoori spiced fish with cucumber

tilapia recipe — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:13:05 -0000

im second but i prefer tilapia instead, tasty fish

Re: Tandoori spiced fish with cucumber

Landlord Building Insurance — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:12:23 -0000

first comment.. this looks delicious