Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tech Jargon
Techies love jargon words. 
Being a techie, I find myself using many such words, and then encountering blank stares.
So I thought, why not elucidate? Here's a small list of Jargon words from my IT world. Go ahead and add to this list with your own jargon words!
- Timebox (e.g. 'Lets timebox this discussion to 5 minutes'):
senseq: Lets cut this crap we're talking after 5 minutes.
dictionary: Limit the discussion to 5 minutes.
- Sleeping Giant (e.g. 'A sleeping giant caused the server blowout'):
senseq: I didn't cause this, it was always there
dictionary: An issue which was always there, but came up only now because of the special condition.
- Same Page (e.g. 'Are we on the same page'):
senseq: You are making no sense. Either you're really stupid or we're talking about different things.
dictionary: Lets make sure we're talking about the same thing.
- Keep me in the loop (e.g. 'Please loop me in on this issue'):
senseq: Don't you go talking behind my back. I want to know what you have to say about this.
dictionary: Please involve me in any conversation around this topic
- Email warfare/Flaming (e.g. 'I'd rather avoid email warfare'):
senseq: Lets avoid kicking each other's butts on emails.
dictionary: I'd rather avoid angry email exchanges
Being a techie, I find myself using many such words, and then encountering blank stares.
So I thought, why not elucidate? Here's a small list of Jargon words from my IT world. Go ahead and add to this list with your own jargon words!
- Timebox (e.g. 'Lets timebox this discussion to 5 minutes'):
senseq: Lets cut this crap we're talking after 5 minutes.
dictionary: Limit the discussion to 5 minutes.
- Sleeping Giant (e.g. 'A sleeping giant caused the server blowout'):
senseq: I didn't cause this, it was always there
dictionary: An issue which was always there, but came up only now because of the special condition.
- Same Page (e.g. 'Are we on the same page'):
senseq: You are making no sense. Either you're really stupid or we're talking about different things.
dictionary: Lets make sure we're talking about the same thing.
- Keep me in the loop (e.g. 'Please loop me in on this issue'):
senseq: Don't you go talking behind my back. I want to know what you have to say about this.
dictionary: Please involve me in any conversation around this topic
- Email warfare/Flaming (e.g. 'I'd rather avoid email warfare'):
senseq: Lets avoid kicking each other's butts on emails.
dictionary: I'd rather avoid angry email exchanges
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Gay Animals
Though Southpark came up with an episode of a gay dog called Sparky, I didn't think there were gay animals in the animal kingdom - and that it is a purely human phenomenon.
Well, it turns out there are 1500 species that have been observed to engage in homosexual activity! This includes penguines, chimpanzees , and even a curious case of blue ducks.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
In search of a song...
I always seem to fall short of music to listen to. This is even though I have a Rhapsody account, which gives me access to millions of tracks.
The deal is, that going out and finding music is always tough for me.
I also have given some music sites a chance (such as fiql and imeem), I haven't been finding the music I love easily.
Is there any other service out there you'd recommend?
The deal is, that going out and finding music is always tough for me.
I also have given some music sites a chance (such as fiql and imeem), I haven't been finding the music I love easily.
Is there any other service out there you'd recommend?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Snowed in!
On Sunday, last night, I was driving back from NYC to Richmond, VA. I was somewhat bemused that I heard there will be major snow storms, but the weekend was pretty uneventful (weather wise).
On the way back though, it started snowing. And snowing. And snowing.
We made it home safe, but it's super snowed in today. Our office is shut, and the VPN (connection from home through internet) is jammed - probably with too many people on it.
Here's a view from my home.
On the way back though, it started snowing. And snowing. And snowing.
Then we realized we were getting in the midst of a huge snowstorm. 2-5 inches in VA and about 125,000 power outages.
We made it home safe, but it's super snowed in today. Our office is shut, and the VPN (connection from home through internet) is jammed - probably with too many people on it.
Here's a view from my home.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Knock-your-socks-off Performance Electric Car
Electric cars are slow. Shelby who?
I became acutely aware of my ignorance today, when I saw this article in Engadget.
I do hope to become rich (like most of us?), and was thinking I'll buy an Audi R8 when I do. I think this kind of car will be more like it for me, though.
No idea on the pricetag, however.
I became acutely aware of my ignorance today, when I saw this article in Engadget.
I do hope to become rich (like most of us?), and was thinking I'll buy an Audi R8 when I do. I think this kind of car will be more like it for me, though.
No idea on the pricetag, however.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Nurses don't care
This video is a farce!
I was surprised to hear, that as part of their training - nurses are 'taught' not to get close to their patients. What a paradox - a noble profession, all about caring for the sick, and you're taught not to care for them!
As an example, I went to a Quest Diagnostic lately - and there was this unsmiling nurse at the counter. Knowing I had a timed test, she still took a whole lot of time to initiate the test, and it didn't seem to be anywhere in her interest to help. Her nails were long, which didn't help. But once again - it was the smile - or the lack of it, which upset me the most.
I'm sorry guys, but there's something majorly wrong with the medical system in the US.
I was surprised to hear, that as part of their training - nurses are 'taught' not to get close to their patients. What a paradox - a noble profession, all about caring for the sick, and you're taught not to care for them!
As an example, I went to a Quest Diagnostic lately - and there was this unsmiling nurse at the counter. Knowing I had a timed test, she still took a whole lot of time to initiate the test, and it didn't seem to be anywhere in her interest to help. Her nails were long, which didn't help. But once again - it was the smile - or the lack of it, which upset me the most.
I'm sorry guys, but there's something majorly wrong with the medical system in the US.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Why shopping online is not for everyone
Going online to shop gets people thinking they will save money.
Unfortunately, there are so many different merchants to choose from, finding a good deal in the online superstore can be a daunting ordeal.
Not just are you looking for a good price, you're also looking for a reputable store to purchase from, products that are reviewed by users (you can't touch that product - just see it on your screen), and then there are the checkout hoops you have to jump through - shipping costs, coupons, cash-backs, mail in rebates... sigh!
With this complexity, shopping online smartly is becoming ever more tedious - something that's soon getting reserved for the nerdy few who have the time to find good deals.
Now, don't get me wrong... there are sites like pricegrabber, shopping.com etc, which give you comparison prices. Also, there are sites like fatwallet and google product search, that try to make shopping online simpler. But here's the deal - none of these sites has enough information for you to make the educated decision.
Isn't it much simpler to just go to a store and pickup what you want! Okay - you're paying a premium, and maybe some extra tax.. but at least you get instant gratification!
Now - if shopping online and finding a good deal online
Unfortunately, there are so many different merchants to choose from, finding a good deal in the online superstore can be a daunting ordeal.
Not just are you looking for a good price, you're also looking for a reputable store to purchase from, products that are reviewed by users (you can't touch that product - just see it on your screen), and then there are the checkout hoops you have to jump through - shipping costs, coupons, cash-backs, mail in rebates... sigh!
With this complexity, shopping online smartly is becoming ever more tedious - something that's soon getting reserved for the nerdy few who have the time to find good deals.
Now, don't get me wrong... there are sites like pricegrabber, shopping.com etc, which give you comparison prices. Also, there are sites like fatwallet and google product search, that try to make shopping online simpler. But here's the deal - none of these sites has enough information for you to make the educated decision.
Isn't it much simpler to just go to a store and pickup what you want! Okay - you're paying a premium, and maybe some extra tax.. but at least you get instant gratification!
Now - if shopping online and finding a good deal online
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Senseq's Economic Stimulus Plan
As Barack Obama goes in to pass his bill for helping the economy, I have an idea I think can help us get back on our feet.
The problem with a bad economy is not that there is no money - its just that those who have money are sitting on it, and unwilling to spend. When everyone's saving money, it isn't getting passed around, and so people are not making any money to spend it.
Without going into details of economics - here's my idea in all its simplicity:
1. All wage earners should be given the option to earn more money - about 20% more - than what they are currently earning.
If they want to earn this extra sum, they need to agree to taking about 70% of their income in the form of gift cards or visa cards that will expire in a month's time.
2. This way, people can either decide to earn lesser and save. Or earn more and spend. They will still have the option of saving the remaining 30% of their income.
3. Some people may want to take advantage of this program by selling off these cards online. Well so be it. The money will still get spent.
Questions -
Who pays the 20% extra the people are getting?
The government and corporations giving the gift cards.
What happens if the gift cards expire?
Well - government coffers and corporate coffers continue to be filled.
How does this plan help?
Demand will go up for goods and services. People need to spend money - so people will have the opportunity to earn.
What do you think? Criticisms, comments?
The problem with a bad economy is not that there is no money - its just that those who have money are sitting on it, and unwilling to spend. When everyone's saving money, it isn't getting passed around, and so people are not making any money to spend it.
Without going into details of economics - here's my idea in all its simplicity:
1. All wage earners should be given the option to earn more money - about 20% more - than what they are currently earning.
If they want to earn this extra sum, they need to agree to taking about 70% of their income in the form of gift cards or visa cards that will expire in a month's time.
2. This way, people can either decide to earn lesser and save. Or earn more and spend. They will still have the option of saving the remaining 30% of their income.
3. Some people may want to take advantage of this program by selling off these cards online. Well so be it. The money will still get spent.
Questions -
Who pays the 20% extra the people are getting?
The government and corporations giving the gift cards.
What happens if the gift cards expire?
Well - government coffers and corporate coffers continue to be filled.
How does this plan help?
Demand will go up for goods and services. People need to spend money - so people will have the opportunity to earn.
What do you think? Criticisms, comments?
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