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Wanna escape from Reality and get a good laugh? Try this

2006-04-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

Good Ole Over the top scenes from South Indian Movies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB5JzLy2e3c&search=balayya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZJDTszmN_Y&search=balayya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMJ_y936XoU&search=balayya

Phosphor FPS beta

2006-03-17T07:53:00.000-08:00

Web-based FPS shooter with bots, cool weapons and online multiplayer! Made with Macromedia's Director (not flash). Check it outs.

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not a bad design

2006-02-26T18:17:00.000-08:00

this looks like one of the more practical design for a video ipod.

thoughts?

are some ajax sites overajaxing themselves?

2006-02-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

So ajax is the new buzzword in technology these days. Is it being over hyped? to some extent yes. Ajax isn’t your cure all for the really slow web experience users have come to see these days.

Many people go overboard with Ajax just ajaxifying their entire site. This causes immense confusion to the user whether a page has loaded or should they be waiting. what will happen with the back button. people have come up with solutions but they barely do the job. I feel Ajax should be used sparingly on where necessary. e.g. If I had a watch list of stock symbols. I would love to use Ajax to maybe see it update market prices dynamically. Or maybe to see an rss feed update itself as I click on links. But to see ajax on pages such as Backbase is just overdoing it. e.g. if you go to the Backbase website their entire site is almost ajaxified http://www.backbase.com. Not only is it super frustrating for me to click on a link then wait for it to load but most of the times it will end up crashing my browser.

I think Google is a prime example of how to use things in moderation but exactly where needed. Point in case Gmail. I do agree that they too have gone overboard to some extent by adding google chat and those stupid lil pop ups for email whenever u hover over an email. That is totally useless. what are the chances of users hovering over emails just to get email addresses. I have found to some extent that hovering is the least proffered way to elicit an action from the page. users would rather go and click.

Hope to do another write up on UI design pretty soon. stay tuned.

Rinspeed ZaZen Concept Car

2006-02-18T18:12:00.000-08:00

I could keep staring into those eyes forever.

Mesothelioma casuse, help, support and lifestyle changes

2006-02-18T16:51:00.000-08:00

Mesothelioma caused by asbestor exposure is probably one of the most dangerous diseases we know of here in the United States. Is ther hope?

Mesothelioma is one of the most dangerous diseases known to humans; the average life span of an affected person from the time of diagnosis until death is less than 24 months. It’s a disease that strikes around 3,000 USA citizens each and every year;

What exactly is this mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or any pattern.

What are the signs that you have of mesothelioma?
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to the deadly asbestos.These symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. It is important to see a doctor about any of these symptoms and condiftions. Only a qualified doctor can make a diagnosis.

How is mesothelioma cured?
Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient’s age and general health and state of mind. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. mostly these treatments are combined.

structured settlement FAQ

2006-02-17T06:12:00.000-08:00

is it possible to use my structured settlement as collateral for a loan?
Common answer is no.
Agrred upon once, can a structured settlement agreement be exchanged for a lump sum settlement?No.

I see commercials for turning my cash payments into a lump sum. Is that like renegotiating the structured settlement? On the surface, they may sound the same, but they are not the same. It will depend from case to case.