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Who Wants to MARRY a GRAD STUDENT??

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Earth Hour 2008

" Two continuous posts relating to energy and environment! ", some might ask. But this post is not the one to be missed! Between 8 PM - 9 PM on March 29th, i.e. today , people from over 370 cities from 35 nations have pledged to voluntarily switch-off all their electric appliances as a small starting step against global warming, but a one that may eventually make the difference between survival and extinction. Some might ask.. "Do we really need to participate in this, being without electricity for n-hours daily here in India because of the load-shedding?". The answer is a yes ! Load-shedding is not voluntary! It's all about how much you really care for our planet and it's future. Thus, I strongly urge all of you to participate in this global cause and as a starting step, sign up at the Earth Hour website by visiting http://www.earthhour.org or visit my Earth Hour profile page at http://www.earthhour.org/user/X2BA to pledge to do your bit towards the envi...

EcoGeek!

Technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome. Those who shun the tech are just as guilty as those who ignore the environment. There's a safe balance, where the awesome can help nature as much as it helps us have a good time and live easier lives. This post, " EcoGeek! ", devotes to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology. Steps to earn yourself the tag of a responsible EcoGeek: Tip #1: Unplug Taking a few minutes to turn off electrical devices won't just help you save the planet, it can also help you save a few bucks off your electric bill each month. At home/room, go ahead and turn off the lights when leaving (chances are the walls and floor won't mind the dark)! Take an extra few seconds to shut down your computer and printer instead of letting them idle, and-annoying as it sounds-make morning a routine of unplugging TVs, fans and stereos before leaving for work/college. Like any routine, you'll get used to doing it in no time flat. Tip ...

The Mathematics of Kick-Ass: Physics Processing Unit (PPU)

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A Physics Processing Unit (PPU) is a dedicated processor designed to handle the calculations of physics, specially in the physics engine of video games. Calculations involving a PPU might include rigid body dynamics, soft body dynamics, collision detection, fluid dynamics, hair and clothing simulation, finite element analysis, and fracturing of objects. To understand the underlying principle and working of a PPU, let's understand what physics processing really is and how it is used. What is Physics? Physics is all about how objects in, say for example your game, move and react. It's not just how things look, but how they behave. In many of today's games, objects just don't seem to act the way you'd want or expect. Most of the action is limited to pre-scripted or canned animations. Even the most powerful weapons leave little more than a charred smudge on the thinnest of walls; and every opponent you take out falls in a strangely familiar way. Serious gamers are left ...

10 Steps to be the Next Gaming Champion

Want to be a player? Read on.. Rearrange your priorities as follows: #1 - Gaming #2 - Eating #3 - Sleeping #4 - On second thought, scratch #3. You still need to get past the next level. Explore the terrain (Get a map and study it). Learn from other players and guides available on the web or in magazines. Practice in Single player (God like mode) as well as multiplayer to improve reflexes and explore maneuvers. Learn the difference between a shock rifle and a sniper rifle. Or at least fake it. Customize your keys button configuration for each game to maximize efficiency. Forget about the difference between fantasy and reality. (Who needs reality anyways) Take advantage of all the features of the game such as sound effects (foot steps, noises), visual effects (shadows, explosions), game features (radar, night vision). Taking in all of this information will help keep you a step ahead of the competition. Pimp your new PC to the limit, then donate your old, slow PC to a friend and challenge...

व्हाट आएव डन!

What I've Done | Linkin Park इन थिस फरेवेल्ल ठेरेस नो ब्लड ठेरेस नो अलीबी 'कुस इवे द्रवं रेग्रेट फ्रॉम थे ट्रुथ ऑफ़ अ थौसंद लैस [प्री-कोरुस] स लेट मेर्क्य काम एंड वश आवे वहत इव दोने [कोरुस] इल फस म्य्सेल्फ़ टू क्रॉस आउट वहत इव बेकोमे एरसे म्य्सेल्फ़ एंड लेट गो ऑफ़ वहत इव दोने पुट टू रेस्ट वहत यू थौघ्त ऑफ़ मी व्हिले इ चलेँ थिस स्लेट विथ थे हंड्स ऑफ़ उन्सर्तैन्टी [प्री-कोरुस] [कोरुस] फॉर वहत इव दोने एंड व्तेवर पेन माय काम टुडे थिस एंड्स आईएम फोर्गिविंग वहत इव दोने! [कोरुस] वहत इव दोने फोर्गिविंग वहत इव दोने