Monday, November 16, 2009
20 years not out
Talking about his skills in cricket will be foolish for me as it’s already known that he is a great player and there is no second opinion about it. But then, I would like to discuss the points which could have been reasons for his consistent success.
So many players come and go in the India team, but none made an impact for such a long time. 20 years is a big time, isn’t it? I mean so much change in 20 years and still he is playing at his best, scoring at a very nice rate. There are so many factors which come as blocks in your way and you have to overcome. And, we can see that he did those with ease.
Playing for 20 years takes a huge toll on the body. But if we look at his career, we would hardly find him with too many injuries. This is something which is truly remarkable considering the number of matches one has to play now days. Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar were two players who were known for their fitness. But, at that time the number of matches played was not even half of what is being played now days. So, this is for sure another added pressure. But then he handled that too in a very nice way.
And one more thing which is worth mentioning is the discipline in his life. I mean, he touched the sky with his success. But then too, he is so gentle. We can never see the name of Sachin Tendulkar with any affairs, gossips etc. which is remarkable. It’s true that discipline is very important in life. And that is being showed by the great human being. Yes, even if he retires from Indian cricket, he will be an icon for the youngsters and a perfect role model.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Interactivity in E-Learning modules - the thin line
very popular.
And if we think deeper, then we will realize that it is another very good way to generating a lot of employment opportunity. But any ways that’s not what we are going to discuss here in this article.
What I feel is that there is a very thin line when it comes to make the e learning modules interactive. I mean how much interactive do you want you module to be. How much time do you want your user to read and how much time do you want your user to interact with your module. This is something which plays a very important role in making a good e learning module and an excellent e learning module.
Here are a few things which I will point out to come to a conclusion about the discussion:
Age group: agree or not, age group I think is one of the crucial factor to decide how much interactive you want your modules to be. For example, if you are making an e learning module for kids, then you might want to have a lot of interactive sessions with the kid where you can motivate them and judge their progress. But more serious topics like may be modules in medical colleges or companies will not require so much of interactivity.
Topic: Sure, you want to add animations of some process or something which is difficult or not possible in real life. For example how a drug interacts with your blood and how it works. But when you are making something for the kids – like a poem, or a physics lesion, then you will want to show a full demonstration of the same and that may mean a lot of animations and other jazzy things. So, the topic is very important.
Length: the length of the module will definitely matter a lot. Giving information is for sure THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. But we need to understand that the user may also have a mid set. And so we have to design it in such a way, that the user can be comfortable and go through the whole thing with same interest. Dividing the module in strategically broken parts is very important. Chapters and sessions are very common in such modules.
Medium: although this is a bit technical but then I am sure many of you will agree that, this is one big factor. Many of the modules are taken in to CDs or DVDs. If that is the case, then a lot of sound, heavy graphics, videos etc will not make much of a difference. But if your user will see the module online, then I am sure you will not want too heavy a module to run on the internet. The user may have a slow connection and may take a lot of time to open. And this way the whole flow of the module may get disrupted.
So, these are a few things which I feel are very important to know when designing an e learning module.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Microsoft X Box 360 controller for PC
When I first got it, I was a bit worried as the shop keeper told me that it will work on computer. I mean how can a controller for a console work on a computer – that’s what I thought. But I took it under one condition from him that if it does not work then I will get it replaced and he agreed. Any ways, the installation of the controller is a child play. It’s a USB device so you just plug it in and let it automatically search for the drivers. Most of the time, it will detect it automatically and that way, you can see the controller on your control panel. Also, when done, the controller’s X Box logo at the center starts to glow to indicate that it is working. That’s about how you can install it. If you get any problem, then you can do a Google on “X Box 360 controller for PC” and you will get ample of information on it.
Now let’s talk about the controller. The first of the controller makes you feel special. The white colored controller looks very sturdy and has a good grip even if you sweat a lot. The buttons are very soft touch and sensitive which is something I will definitely expect from a controller which is also meant to run on consoles. The feed back which I got from it (although I am still looking for games with feedback as there are very ones.) is quite nice. I was playing Devil May Cry 4 and really enjoyed it on the controller. On keyboard controls it would have been very difficult to play.
The cable is quite long and that’s something which allows me to play the games form a nice and safe distance without stressing my eyes too much. The weight of the things just enough to make you feel that you are holding something. Also I must say that the built quality is very nice because I dropped it twice by mistake from a nice height – but nothing happened.
All in all I must say that for gamers it is a must buy. Third person shooters will give you real enjoyment with this. I will give it 8 out of 10. the only part where it may lack is the fact that the color is white and they could have also provided rubber grip at the holding places for better grip.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Yamaha Fazer - Personal Review
Friday, August 21, 2009
Site Map for google blogs
Once done, you will come to a screen where it will show that the “rss.xml” file is being added and there will be a small clock like icon in the status column. This shows that you have added the xml file properly. Now, a very important step which needs to be followed.
From the screen above go to the option called “settings” in the left hand site of the page. Once you get there you will find preffered domain option. Here you have to select “Display URLs as creativeprogs.blogspot.com”. this way the crawler will know what type of URL to look for. Once done save it and you are done.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
10 Tips to help you get there
- One of the most important things will always be to get your bike serviced. Get it serviced from an authorized dealer for the assurance of quality. Check for oil level, clutch, break and other important parts. Also check the condition of the tires. If they are old, then it is best to get them replaced.
- Arrange for help even before you start the journey. It is good to keep the details of the service centers which will be neat to your destination and the places through which you will pass. Also keep mobile numbers of hospitals and other transport facilities of places near by in case of emergency.
- A riding gear is very useful when ever you are going for a long journey. A good helmet, a riding jacket (armored will be better), riding pants, riding gloves, knee caps and shin armours. These are few things which are very useful to have. And most important a sturdy pair of shoes. It is also very important to know that along with the helmet, it is very important to have a good visor to it. It is always good to have a scratch proof film over your visor so that you can see clearly. Also if you are driving in the night then it is good to have some kind of anti glare protection.
- It is never a good idea to have any kind of alcohol when you are driving or you are about to drive. It may be very tempting to have a chilled beer in a sunny afternoon, but don’t do it. It affects even the best bikers.
- Water intake during the journey is very essential. It is a good habit to drink water during the long journey as your body tend to get dry and dehydrated fast when you are on a bike.
- It is a good habit to carry the medicines which you tend to consume or few very common ones like Disprine etc so that by chance if you have any such problem, then you can take those.
- Food – how can we avoid food? It is a very important thing to know that you must have a very delicate balance when it comes to food, if you eat too less then you will get tired quickly. And if you eat too much then you will feel sleepy. So it is always good to have a good breakfast and then a healthy lunch. And also you can always stop at places and have something to eat.
- Time – the trick is by no doubt “slow and steady wins the race”. Yes, too fast can tire you out very quickly and there is no point in running too slow and cause problem for others. Ride at a very smooth speed like 50 to 60 kms per hour. At this pace you are less prone to getting exhausted quickly and also you bike will not get heated up quickly.
- Fuel is an important factor. Calculate before starting the journey how much fuel you may consume and always try to get you tank filled when the level is low. Don’t wait for the very end moment. And don’t even consider the reserve when you are calculating the distance over the available petrol. Reserve capacity is really for reserve. And yes it is a nice idea to carry a bottle filled with fuel if the things get really bad.
- Now the last point which I feel is obvious that we should always understand that our body has a fatigue level. So, if the journey is really a big one and especially if you are covering the distance in days. Then it is a very good idea to rest after regular intervals. This is good for both your body and your bike. Take small breaks of 5 to 10 mins. And if you are still feeling tired then it is better to park your bike and take a small nap. A fresh and energetic body is always better than a tired one for long journey.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Anubis
Anubis is considered as the illegimate son of Osiris and Nephthys
He presides over the embalming rituals and is the intermediary between the deceased and the Judgment Hall; the official guardian of the necropolis.
The appearance of Anubis is determined by the part he plays in the Egyptian pantheon. Just as Wepwawet of Asyut and Khentimentiu of Abydos, he belongs to the group of canine divinities. He depicted as a jackal and recalls the dods that haunted the desert surrounding the necropolis. By assimilation, certain funeral deities have been given the appearance of these animals and have become the keepers of the dwellings of eternity.
According to legends after Osiris was murdered by his brother Seth,