I often find myself asking: "Why do people cheat?" Honestly, what drives people to cheat on someone they're in a relationship with? If you didn't want to be with them you shouldn't have asked them out (or said yes if they asked you). If something in the relationship isn't working for you and you want out, then simply just tell them. Why cheat when you can just as easily see more than one person without being in a relationship? It's pointless, and to me, illogical. If you put yourself in the deep end, then sort it out before moving on. Don't stick with it and dig your grave at the same time.

I often find myself asking: "Where is the need to backstab a friend/loved one?" I don't get it. Why do people pretend to be friends with someone if they really, deep down, don't like them? The person you backstab will find out, and the outcome will be nasty. If you don't like someone, the least you can do is to make the feeling apparent. Going on as though you like them and then being two-faced about them behind their back is commonly labelled 'immature'. If you at least make it pretty clear that you don't like that person then at least you're being honest.

Another issue that bothers me is, "Why do people lie so much?" Because, truth be told, it is one of the worst ways to lose respect - especially from those you consider to be close to you. Don't lie to make yourself look good, because from then on, you'll be adding more and more lies to make this story seem true, and when they find out it was a lie they will turn on you. Don't lie to someone you're going out with, because they will always prefer the truth no matter how much it hurts. And if you've done something wrong and are asked about it, don't lie to cover it up and stay in the 'good books' - what's the use in continuing to lie about it when you've already been found out? If they've discovered the truth and confronted you about it, be a genuine and honest person like you truly are and take a stand.Don't build so many lies til the point where your life and yourself are a lie.

These three things bug me to the core. It makes me angry/disturbed and god knows what! And when these things happen to you and that too from a person you never expected, you start to wonder what kind of people you know. I despise these traits; confront me and I'll be honest, tell me I'm wrong and I won't fight against it, tell me I've lied - and you should know better!

I don't sit around making up conspiracies about my life to impress people, I have nothing to lie about. If I don't like someone, I stay away. If I have nothing good to say about someone then I say nothing at all, unless they talk to me about it. And cheating - I've never done such a thing, but it's happened to me once and that has literally torn me apart.

I lose respect for those who do these things, even if it's not all respect - we're only human after all. But if you want to be my friend, do me a favour and just talk to me - I try not to be a bitch and I'm not going to start any fights. But if you tell me lie after lie after lie, then just don't bother.

The above excerpt aptly describes the situation I was in, not long ago. I agree word by word on almost everything said here

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Ah.. finally! The much awaited blog post.

It's been a while since I last took a look at the blog. Multiple reasons for this. Sheer laziness, my other blog (which too has been not been updated for a while), and a shitload of personal problems that has left me a changed person.

This is not an attempt to vent my frustration at the "other" person in my life... I realise, its pointless. This is just a recollection of how two minds thinking in different planes, separated by considerable distance clashed and the resulted in a personal loss for yours truly. The other person did not seem to have lost much.. or may be she aint showing it. No.. she didn't lose anything after all. I realise it now. Fifteen year old feelings and memories--wiping them out is painful and heartbreaking -- for me at least. I am no longer the same person, my close friends and family members remind me.

For me, post this three month long fiasco, what has changed is my perspective of the world around me, its people, and more importantly, I learned a big lesson at how different people could be. I have been through a mixture of emotions -- anger, anguish, guilt, love, frustration and god knows what. Its that feeling when you are trying your best, with all the goodwill, feelings you have in your mind and the person it's directed at just dismisses it as being non existent. You know, hitting a brick wall? It's similar. And, this coming from the same entity who in the good times had promised to "be with you" at all times, hits you like a boulder on your forehead. Worse is when she disregards the feelings of the people whom I care for and love the most. That really was the last nail in the coffin. Guess, she has her own reasons to do what she did.. and i guess it felt alright for her -- but none of the reasons made sense to me. Thats another story I presume..

Break-ups are common things I guess.. but what happened in my case was complete breakdown of my senses and the wherewithal to look forward to the future. The three-month "saving the relation" period yielded nothing but more anguish and frustration. It went on to the extent of making me feel that the entire world is filled with insensitive, self centred people. For a brief period, I had this feeling of anguish and shall I say, enimity against the entire female race. Flawed logic, really! I know.

Three months, a 508km bike ride, continued insensitivity, appeals to 'talk and resolve the issue', insults and lack of understanding later, I finally began to accept the fact that there are people who do not really deserve all this attention. The person I loved was someone else -- someone who could be angry at what I did, who had the right to yell at me if she wanted to.. but get back to me and pacify me when I was in a state of turmoil  and be supportive at the same time, some one who understands me, someone innocent whom I adored since we were kids, someone who looked forwarded to talk at least a minute with me. At least I was this.. true, I shouted, got angry at times but it all ended in minutes .. I WANTED the other person to be this and more --and as I now recollect, she had stopped being this ages ago. And here I was, trying to join pieces of shredded glass. No wonder it hurt. And badly, it hurt.

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That correct.. I am turning this into my personal weblog and will concentrate more on my new Blog Techniclez which was launched on 4th December 2008.

I had thought of importing all stuff over to Techniclez but chose not to do so because of the footprint that whizkiddreloaded had with search engines. So all previous articles will remain here.. No more tech posts here though.. this will turn into a personal musings page where I will talk all things non tech.

Head over to Techniclez then and let me know your feedback! Its still under works with some rough edges here and there.

Thank you for your support!

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While we still await the arrival of 3G here in India, here is some refreshing news for us EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) users here for whom this has been the fastest available method of Internet access on our GSM networks.

Apparently, Nokia-Siemens Networks has developed an “enhanced” version of the existing EDGE technology, which it calls the “Dual Carrier EDGE” solution that will enable users to attain downlink speeds of up to 592 kbps on existing EDGE-capable GSM networks. For the uninitiated, EDGE was limited to a theoretical speed of 384 kbps with existing technology. While the speed jump might not be very substantial on paper, it will certainly help users who are solely dependent on EDGE connectivity while on the move. Another heartening piece of news is that the application of this version of EDGE does not require a hardware update on the networks side. The Downlink Dual Carrier happens to be software based solution that can be easily implemented.

There’s more good news. Nokia-Siemens Networks are also on their way to further enhance EDGE. They are also working on something known as EGPRS 2B which aims to quadruple the downlink and uplink speeds on EDGE. How do a 1.2 Mbps download and 473Kbps upload speed sound on EDGE? Sweet!

For those who thought EDGE is dead, think again. This new technology will help users to continue their 3G experience in areas where there is still no 3G coverage. Even if India does implement 3G in the very near future, the thought of a widespread coverage area is still a distant dream. How would you feel if you go off a 3G network while traveling away from the city to a place where there is no 3G coverage yet? EDGE is sure to play an important role in situations like these where users will demand continuity in services.

Techtree link

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Many of you must be still using Windows XP like me. Those who do will truly feel happy why they stuck to it.

Similarly many must have upgraded to MS Office 2007, a totally redesigned-from-scratch Software which has turned out beautifully & Further, many in the office rely on the ever-important Outlook 2007 to take care of their E-mailing needs.

For Quite some time now I have been using outlook for E-mailing. & I extensively use the "Preview" Feature for the Documents (.Doc), Images (.JPEG / .BMP....) & Most Importantly Adobe PDF Files.

But recently I discovered a rather frustrating problem: On Single-Clicking the PDF in the recieved E-mail one should be taken to the Preview directly, but here it gave me a Handler Error: The Preview Handler Has encountered an Error. To view the File, Double-Click on it. WTF!!!

As is my tendency I am not the one to give up so easily. Hence I fired-up Google & began searching for a Suitable Alternative. I encountered only ONE: Foxit PDF Preview Handler. But unfortunately it failed to satisfy me (Pun Un-intended).

But I was not about to give up. many Searches later I stumbled upon THIS PAGE. This Page has a beautiful Preview Handler, which does Perfectly what till recently the inbuilt handler used to do.

I also urge you to visit THIS PAGE. It has Preview Handlers for: SWF / HTML/HTM/XML / ASF/WMV/WMA/AVI/WAV/MPG/MPEG/MP3/MIDI/AIFF/AUASF/WMV/WMA/AVI/

WAV/MPG/MPEG/MP3/MIDI/AIFF/AUCS/VB/SQL/JS

COOL Huhh!!

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A group of mobile manufacturers has launched a common energy rating system for chargers, making it easier for consumers to compare and choose the one that saves the most energy. The star rating system developed and supported by LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Sony Ericsson is one of a series of measures being taken by the industry to reduce the environmental footprint of its products.

Many consumers are unaware that chargers consume electricity when disconnected from the phone but left plugged into the wall socket. Around two thirds of the energy used by mobile devices is wasted in this way. Manufacturers are addressing this by continually improving the efficiency of their chargers and in making it easier for consumers to pick the ones using the least energy.

The new rating system indicates how much energy each charger uses when left plugged into the wall socket after charging is completed. The ratings covers all chargers currently sold by the five companies, and range from five stars for the most efficient chargers down to zero stars for the ones consuming the most energy. If the more than three billion people owning mobile devices today switched to a four or five star charger, this could save the same amount of energy each year as produced by two medium sized power plants.

People will be able to visit the websites of each manufacturer to view and compare the results for every charger. The ratings are based on the European Commission's energy standards for chargers and the internationally recognized Energy Star standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. The ratings will be reviewed regularly and developed further in order to drive constant improvement.

Many of the manufacturers are also working on other ways to reduce energy consumption. Most major producers have begun introducing visual alerts into their devices to remind people to unplug the charger from the mains when the battery is fully charged.

The group of manufacturers was initially created as part of a European Commission Integrated Product Policy pilot project looking at how different industries could reduce the environmental impact of their products and inform consumers of better choices. Nokia proposed the mobile phone sector to the Commission and was joined by a number of manufacturers, operators and others in the industry.

Links

http://www.lge.com/about/sust[....]climate_energystar.jsp#battery
www.motorola.com/environment/chargers
www.nokia.com/chargerenergy
http://uk.samsungmobile.com/greenmanagement/energy.do
http://www.sonyericsson.com/c[....]/company/sustainability/energy

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Autodesk, Inc.has announced the India launch of Autodesk Maya 2009, 3D animation and visual effects software, in celebration of the software's 10-year anniversary at Autodesk Developer Day in New Delhi today. Maya 2009 includes a wide range of advancements in modeling, animation, rendering and effects that maximize productivity, optimize workflows, and provide new creative possibilities.

"We are celebrating the work done with Autodesk Maya over the past 10 years by many artists and creative visionaries in film, television production and games, as well as in industrial design and architecture," said Marc Petit, Autodesk's Media & Entertainment senior vice president. "We designed Maya 2009 as a tribute to creative innovation and production efficiency. The new release will allow artists to raise the bar and deliver even more ground breaking computer graphics work."

Commenting on the features of Maya 2009, Vishal Anand, Visual Computing Labs (VCL), a division of Tata Elexsi, said “We are looking forward to the launch of Maya 2009 in India as it will change the way artists think about dynamics, rendering, compositing and pipelines. This new workflow will optimize render times for multiple render layers and, in turn, elevate the quality of work. Maya has an intuitive user interface, which facilitates customization and fine-tuning of effective workflows.”



Key Highlights of Autodesk Maya 2009

Complexity Managed

While the complexity and size of scenes continue to rise, Maya 2009 provides new tools to make them more manageable. These tools include the new Maya Assets toolset, which enables users to encapsulate a set of nodes into a single container and publish a view of the data suited to the artist's task. The release also offers a new Render Proxy feature in mental ray, and additional multi-threading work and algorithmic speedups that boost interactive draw, simulation and rendering performance for even the heaviest scenes.

Accelerated Modeling Workflow

Maya 2009 gives modelers and texture artists unprecedented control over polygon modeling and UV texturing through powerful selection management features, efficient modeling workflows and precision UV unfolding and layout options.

Collaborative, Iterative Projects and Pipelines

Tighter schedules and budgets demand that projects and pipelines take full advantage of available resources. Maya 2009 supports collaborative, iterative workflows and promotes data reuse. The software has a new animation layering paradigm that provides animators with increased non-destructive flexibility, as well as an updated Render Pass toolset that offers precise control over render output and optimizes integration with Autodesk Toxik procedural compositing software.

New Creative Tools

Maya 2009 offers an innovative Maya nParticles dynamic simulation module and an extensive Maya Muscle feature set. nParticles is part of the Maya Nucleus Unified Simulation Framework, a ground-breaking approach to creating complex physics simulations that interact directly with each other. Furthermore, to help studios capitalize on the growing popularity of stereoscopic 3D films, Maya 2009 offers a flexible new stereo camera rig, complete with in-viewport stereo viewing.

For a complete list of new features and enhancements in Maya 2009, visit http://www.autodesk.com/maya.

The above is a press release from Autodesk.

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