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Happy Janmashtami

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:51:00 +0000

I know this should have came first before the independence day post....but here it is.

Happy Janmashtami to All of you! I will be posting the Janmashtami pics on my flickr account...stay tuned.

Happy Independence Day

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:46:00 +0000

Happy Independence Day to all fellow indians :)

R.I.P. - King of Pop - Michael Jackson

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:19:00 +0000

I know its a bit late but as they say, better late than never.

R.I.P. - KING OF POP - MICHAEL JACKSON - YOU ROCK THE WORLD

Must watch hollywood movies 2009

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:00 +0000

Here the my list of MUST watch movies in 2009. I will keep on updating this list as I get to know more about new movie releases. If u have something in mind, post a comment and share it with the world.

1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
After blowing everyone away with its jaw-dropping special FX. Michael Bay has done it again with this sequel. Check out the teaser at http://www.transformersmovie.com/
Releasing 06-24-09

2. Angels and Deamons
From the creators of Da Vinci Code, here is another master-piece.
Checkout the teaser at http://www.angelsanddemonsmovie.org/

3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
This is the third installment of Ice Age series and it keep getting better n better.
http://www.iceagemovie.com/

More movies....Coming Soon!

All images are copyright with their respective owners. I have collected these images over the internet. If u got any problem, drop me a line and i will update the post :)

Happy New Year

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:04:00 +0000

Happy New To Everyone Who Is Reading This :)

A hilarious song about web 2.0 startups

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:23:00 +0000

hey just found a really funny song about all the web 2.0 startups. watch it and enjoy :)

Oh...if u dont know what is web 2.0? then post ur comments, i will answer them.

Merry Christmas to All

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:36:00 +0000

First of all, Merry Christmas to all people who visit my blog. I know its been a while since i updated my blog but i was really with some interesting work that i have been doing lately. stick around for an update :) Once again, Merry Christmas to all of u and ur family.

Happy Diwali to ALL

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:02:00 +0000

hello everyone...wishing you a happy, peaceful and prosperous diwali.

To all my non-indian friends, if u r still wondering what is diwali and please follow this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

PSLV-C11 Successfully Launches Chandrayaan-1...GO INDIA GO

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:37:00 +0000

Indian scientist finally launched their MOON MISSION. A proud moment for every indian, i must add :D

In its fourteenth flight conducted from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota this morning (October 22, 2008), the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11, successfully launched the 1380 kg Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft into a transfer orbit with a perigee (nearest point to Earth) of 255 km and an apogee (farthest point to Earth) of 22,860 km, inclined at an angle of 17.9 deg to the equator.

After a 52 hour count down, PSLV-C11 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at SDSC SHAR at 06:22 Hrs Indian Standard Time (IST) with the ignition of the core first stage. The important flight events included the separation of the first stage, ignition of the second stage, separation of the payload fairing at about 116 km altitude after the vehicle had cleared the dense atmosphere, second stage separation, third stage ignition, third stage separation, fourth stage ignition and fourth stage cut-off.

Catch the fully report here: http://www.isro.org/pressrelease/Oct22_2008.htm

DO NOT BUY WOODEN COMPUTER OR PHONE

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:46:00 +0000

Recent times has seen a slew of electronic products (specially computers and phones) made from wood. They are being hailed as "Eco-friendly" and "Non-toxic" products that will solve the problem of toxic waste that is being created by today's electronics. If u have no idea what i am talking about then u should see following pics:

Above images are taken from : http://www.geekologie.com/2007/06/wooden_pc_peripherals.php

Similarly, checkout these links:
1) http://suissacomputers.com/
2) asus-wooden-laptop-kills-trees-and-reason-with-a-single-swin

Now you know what i am talking about. ok, back to discussion. these so called eco friendly computers and mobiles are trying to woo consumers who thinks that by buying these products, they are saving the environment.

IMO these products are ACTUALLY HARMING THE ENVIRONMENT because these products are manufactured using well you guessed it - WOOD and in order to get wood, you have to cut trees which are the backbone of our environment. So, by making these devices they think that they are helping the environment but in reality, they are actually HARMING the environment. Whats the point to producing these devices when you have to cut trees to produce it. Toxic waste can be eliminated by other means but when a tree is gone, ITS GONE like forever.

So people plz dont buy these products as you will be harming the environment instead of protecting it. If you disagree with me then prove yourself and you agree with me then show some support :)

And if you are still hell-bent to spend your hard earned money (or your father's ;) on these stupid devices, then you have two options:

1) Consider buying one of these optimus primus its a keyboard price @ Rs. 78400 or $1,877 (no, its not a typo). If you want more proof then head over to engadget

2) Donate your money to me (Recommended Option) I will return it to you with interest once you die :P

BTW comments are alwayz welcome.

Dussehra festival - great fireworks

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:47:00 +0000

checkout these dussehra video shot by me. but hey don't expect any HD :P

Happy Independence Day

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Happy Independence Day to all indians :D

proud moment for every indian.

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Finally an olympic gold...god bless abhinav bindra :D hmm now im waiting for another gold by mr. rajyavardhan singh rathor. in the mean time, enjoy the video.

Gaming rig...completed

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:58:00 +0000

just to update, the rig is finally complete :D
check out the complete rig here:
http://www.techenclave.com/rig-gallery/viewgallery-677.html

it contains all the specs and photo gallery...post ur comments ppl

Gaming rig purchased......im loving it :D

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Here is what i have purchased:

1. Processor - intel penryn 8400 - Rs 8500
2. RAM - 2GB DDR2 800 Mhz - Rs 1900
3. Motherboard - Abit IP53-E - Rs 5500
4. Hard disk - 320GB Western Digital - Rs 3400
5. Graphic Card - MSI 8800GT 512MB OC - Rs 12500
6. DVD Writer - LiteOn/Sony SATA with LightScribe - Rs 1300
8. Speaker - Altec Lansing ATP3 - Rs 2856
9. SMPS - Corsair VX 450W - Rs 3900
10. Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 330 - Rs 1800
11. Kingston 4GB Pen Drive - Rs 650

Items pending:
Wireless Keyboard
Laser Mouse
22" LCD

Husband Store - another hilarious joke :)

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:15:00 +0000

A store that sells husbands has just opened in
Philadelphia, where a woman may go to choose a
husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a
description of how the store operates. It reads: You
may visit the store ONLY ONCE!

There are six floors and the attributes of the men
increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There
is, however, a catch . . .. you may choose any man
from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up
a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit
the building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store
to find a husband

On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.

Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and
love kids.

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love
kids, and are extremely good looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep
going.

She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love
kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the
housework.

"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand
it!" Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign
reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love
kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the
housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the
sixth floor and the sign reads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 9,363,012 to this floor.
There are no men on this floor. This floor exists
solely as proof that women are impossible to please.
Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch
your step as you exit the building, and have a nice
day!
Please send this to all men for a good laugh and
to all the women who can handle the truth!

write a comment if u disagree :)

Make all textboxes readonly/disabled using javascript.

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:37:00 +0000

here is the quickest way to make all textboxes read only using javascript :) just copy-paste the code below in your html page and all your textboxes will become read only. simple...isn't it ;)

<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript">
window.onload = function()
{
    var boxes = document.getElementsByTagName("INPUT");
    for(var i = 0; i < boxes.length; i++)
    {
        if(boxes[i].type == 'text')
            boxes[i].readOnly=true;
    };
};
</script>

Trying out the new microsoft live writer

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:05:00 +0000

Windows Live Writer is a desktop application that makes it easy to publish rich content to your blog.

Publish to most major blog services

Including Windows Live Spaces, SharePoint, Wordpress, Blogger and many others. Don't have a blog yet? Writer will help you set one up!

Create a compelling blog easily

Insert photos and videos, maps, tags and lots of other cool content, all in a snap. Powerful editing features include tables, spell checker, and quick hyperlinks.

Preview before you post

Writer shows you what your blog entry will look like before you post it, using your blog's templates and formatting.

Compose your entries offline

Publish them later, when you get back online.

Looks good so far :) imagine posting blog entries right from your desktop without having to open your web browser. no no...microsoft didn't paid to write this entry but live writer really looks good. i will post a review sometimes later. below is the screenshot of using live writer while posting this very blog entry. it even has a "web preview" feature that lets you see the final output exactly as it will show up in your blog...cool indeed.

Microsoft Live Writer download page : Download Live Writer

HEADLINES DATED 1ST JAN 2023

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:12:00 +0000

HEADLINES DATED 1ST JAN 2023:

1. President Sonia Gandhi and Prime minister Priyanka Gandhi receive Italy Prime minister Rahul Gandhi.

2. Dhoom 17 ready for release.

3. I will play next world cup - Sachin Tendulkar

4. Salman, Vivek and Abhishek attend Aishwarya's 3rd marriage.

5. Mein tau aabhi jawan hu - dev anand.

6. Petrol Rs.999/lt.

7. Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi completed 2,50,000 episodes & Baa has completed 400yrs.

8. Coach Ganguly resigns, as India went out of world cup in 1st round after losing to Korea

9 N. Siddhu will launch his own TV channel where he can speak for a whole day.

another interesting image - around the world in 13 years

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:30:00 +0000

Adventurer Jason Lewis arrives in UK ending a 13-year, 74000 kms human powered round-the-world trip

make your
center aligned with CSS

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:48:00 +0000

Here is the css code for making any div center aligned:
<style>
.centerDiv {
position:relative;
width:50%;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: auto;
}
</style>

Example:
<div class="centerDiv">Yes. I am in center</div>

Get file extension (PHP)

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:55:00 +0000

here is a php function to extract file extension from filename:


function file_extension($filename)
{
   $path_info = pathinfo($filename);
   return $path_info['extension'];
}

Example: echo file_extension('test.txt');
the above line will output 'txt' as file extension

Guts of a Punjabi guy - joke

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:02:00 +0000

Bill Gates organized an enormous session to recruit a new Chairman for Microsoft Europe. 5000 candidates assembled in a large room. One candidate is Santa Singh an Indian (Punjabi) guy. Bill Gates thanked all the candidates for coming and asking those who do not know JAVA program to leave.2000 people leave the room. Santa says to himself, 'I do not know JAVA but I have nothing to lose if I stay. I'll give it a try' Bill Gates asked the candidates who never had experience of managing more than 100 people to leave. 2000 people leave the room. Santa says to himself ' I never managed anybody by myself but I have nothing to lose if I stay. What can happen to me?' So he stays. Then Bill Gates asked candidates who do not have management diplomas to leave. 500 people leave the room. Santa says to himself, 'I left school at 15 but what have I got to lose?' So he stays in the room. Lastly, Bill Gates asked the candidates who do not speak Serbo - Croat to leave. 498 people leave the room. Santa says to himself, ' I do not speak one word of Serbo - Croat but what do I have to lose?' So he stays and finds himself with one other candidate. Everyone else has gone. Bill Gates joined them and said 'Apparently you are the only two candidates who speak Serbo - Croat, so I'd now like to hear you have a conversation together in that language.' Calmly, Santa turns to the other candidate and says 'Hor Phaphe ki haal chaal?.' The other candidate answers ' O Vadiya veere, tu Sunna'

see the world`s biggest swimsuit photo shoot

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:17:00 +0000

1010 girls in bikinis claim Guinness Record for holding the world`s biggest swimsuit photo shoot on Sydney`s Bondi Beach

Titanic tragedy could have been prevented - Image

sourabhshankar@gmail.com (sOURABH sHANKAR) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:39:00 +0000

The missing key to the binoculars store that could have prevented the Titanic from sinking fetches 90,000 pounds in auction

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Happy Janmashtami

Happy Independence Day

R.I.P. - King of Pop - Michael Jackson

Must watch hollywood movies 2009

Happy New Year

A hilarious song about web 2.0 startups

Merry Christmas to All

Happy Diwali to ALL

PSLV-C11 Successfully Launches Chandrayaan-1...GO INDIA GO

DO NOT BUY WOODEN COMPUTER OR PHONE

Dussehra festival - great fireworks

Happy Independence Day

proud moment for every indian.

Gaming rig...completed

Gaming rig purchased......im loving it :D

Husband Store - another hilarious joke :)

Make all textboxes readonly/disabled using javascript.

Trying out the new microsoft live writer

Publish to most major blog services

Create a compelling blog easily

Preview before you post

Compose your entries offline

HEADLINES DATED 1ST JAN 2023

another interesting image - around the world in 13 years

make your center aligned with CSS

Get file extension (PHP)

Guts of a Punjabi guy - joke

see the world`s biggest swimsuit photo shoot

Titanic tragedy could have been prevented - Image

make your
center aligned with CSS