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Archives for year: 2010

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December

Happy New Year!
Wishing my friends and readers a happy 2011
Life and Leisure Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 19:34 IST
(last updated: Thu, Dec 26, 2013 @ 11:05 IST)
My Crossword Puzzle Creator in progress
My crossword puzzle creator in Python
My software Mon, Dec 6, 2010 @ 09:49 IST
(last updated: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 @ 11:29 IST)
The benefits of a VCS for single user projects
Why I think version control systems are useful even for single user projects
Software and Technology Thu, Dec 2, 2010 @ 18:39 IST
(last updated: Thu, Dec 2, 2010 @ 18:43 IST)

November

BiaWeb Qt: Qt version of my static content manager
Some screenshots from my static content website manager BiaWeb, now in Qt interface
My software Sun, Nov 28, 2010 @ 18:31 IST
(last updated: Wed, Dec 1, 2010 @ 16:55 IST)
Nostalgia with dosbox: Prince of Persia
Sharing some nostalgia courtesy dosbox!
Bits and Bytes Mon, Nov 22, 2010 @ 21:05 IST
(last updated: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 @ 21:09 IST)
My thoughts on Ubuntu
My thoughts on Ubuntu which I've installed on my laptop recently
Software and Technology Sun, Nov 21, 2010 @ 18:28 IST
(last updated: Mon, Mar 23, 2015 @ 20:25 IST)
News show anchor creates a stunning record
What happens when world records are broken by unexpected sources
Humour and Nonsense Tue, Nov 16, 2010 @ 10:09 IST
(last updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:59 IST)
Is occasional swift justice a failure of law?
Sometimes a higher justice rises above considerations of human legal processes and technicalities
People and society Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 17:24 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 18:18 IST)
Novel solution found to doping in sport
The Papa Hari World Government is at it again - finding unique solutions to common problems across the world
Humour and Nonsense Tue, Nov 9, 2010 @ 12:05 IST
(last updated: Fri, Jun 8, 2012 @ 19:56 IST)

October

Why do students prefer guides to textbooks?
My analysis of why guides and notes are often popular with students in undergraduate courses
People and society Thu, Oct 21, 2010 @ 10:44 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:15 IST)
Thoughts on Germany
Notes on our recent visit to Germany
Life and Leisure Mon, Oct 18, 2010 @ 11:00 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:16 IST)

September

Hello, are you still there?
Why please do stay on a bit longer! Hopefully I'll come back with something to write about
Life and Leisure Sat, Sep 4, 2010 @ 21:44 IST
(last updated: Sat, Sep 4, 2010 @ 21:44 IST)

August

Being bi-lingual has its advantages
Why being bi-lingual has its advantages
Life and Leisure Wed, Aug 11, 2010 @ 10:05 IST
(last updated: Wed, Aug 11, 2010 @ 10:05 IST)
பண்டிகைகளை கொண்டாடும் காலம் மறைந்துவிட்டதா?
Another tamil essay - this time on the dying tradition of celebrating festivals
Entries in Tamil Tue, Aug 10, 2010 @ 14:28 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:17 IST)
கனவுகள்
Apologies to my English readers - this is a small essay in Tamil about dreams
Entries in Tamil Thu, Aug 5, 2010 @ 10:24 IST
(last updated: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 @ 10:48 IST)

July

Photos I've taken - my favourites
A few of my faves - please comment if you find them interesting
Life and Leisure Sat, Jul 24, 2010 @ 20:07 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 @ 20:07 IST)
Added a photos page to my website
I've now added a photos page - check it out
Site management Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 11:22 IST
(last updated: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 11:22 IST)
Want a simple PHP based photo album with commenting
I need a simple gallery system to display photos on this website, but not found a single one suitable for my needs so far
Software and Technology Wed, Jul 21, 2010 @ 17:14 IST
(last updated: Wed, Jul 21, 2010 @ 17:15 IST)
Apologies for my lack of posts lately
I have been busy with my new website and haven't had much time to work on my blog
Site management Tue, Jul 6, 2010 @ 18:38 IST
(last updated: Tue, Jul 6, 2010 @ 18:38 IST)

June

LiteraryForums.org is now officially closed
Literaryforums.org is now closed permanently
Site management Wed, Jun 30, 2010 @ 10:03 IST
(last updated: Wed, Jun 30, 2010 @ 10:12 IST)
Contempt of Court - an overview
An article on contempt of court published at LawStudentsCommunity.com
People and society Sun, Jun 27, 2010 @ 11:01 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jun 27, 2010 @ 11:01 IST)
Finally launched LawStudentsCommunity.com
My new community site is now launched - feel free to participate!
Site management Mon, Jun 21, 2010 @ 18:19 IST
(last updated: Mon, Jun 21, 2010 @ 18:25 IST)
Have fewer haircuts to beat inflation, says Ph.D. student
Why new economic theories can have its detractors
Humour and Nonsense Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @ 09:17 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @ 11:04 IST)
Creating a new website is a daunting prospect
Why I feel daunted at the prospect of a new community site
Software and Technology Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @ 16:45 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:19 IST)
Chemical pollution caused by industries: why they invite heavy sanctions
Why I believe absolute liability principle is sound when dealing with industrial accidents releasing hazardous and toxic substances
People and society Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @ 09:22 IST
(last updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:19 IST)
Business law - the most boring aspect of law
Why business law is a good career choice for lawyers
People and society Sat, Jun 12, 2010 @ 16:21 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jun 12, 2010 @ 17:26 IST)

May

Python Gtk HOWTO: deleting multiple selected items from a gtk.TreeView
Code to remove multiple selected items from a gtk TreeView
Tutorials and HOWTOs Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 08:33 IST
(last updated: Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 08:49 IST)
Python Gtk HOWTO: cell rendering a Treeview created in Glade
How to populate a gtk TreeView in Python programmatically
Tutorials and HOWTOs Fri, May 21, 2010 @ 14:11 IST
(last updated: Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 08:25 IST)
The problem with "constructive" criticism
Why I think constructive criticism sometimes becomes a self-defeating idea
People and society Wed, May 19, 2010 @ 21:54 IST
(last updated: Wed, May 19, 2010 @ 21:54 IST)
A simple growisofs GUI in Python and Gtk
A simple GUI for growisofs
My software Mon, May 17, 2010 @ 19:12 IST
(last updated: Tue, May 18, 2010 @ 12:46 IST)
Why I've gone back to Debian
A few reasons why I have chosen to go back to my favourite OS over the years, Debian
Software and Technology Thu, May 13, 2010 @ 10:53 IST
(last updated: Thu, May 13, 2010 @ 11:00 IST)
More thoughts on FreeBSD
More gotchas that Linux users can expect on FreeBSD
Software and Technology Mon, May 10, 2010 @ 12:07 IST
(last updated: Mon, May 10, 2010 @ 12:11 IST)
My FreeBSD journey - part 1
Some notes on my installation of FreeBSD
Tutorials and HOWTOs Wed, May 5, 2010 @ 10:23 IST
(last updated: Tue, May 18, 2010 @ 12:55 IST)
Blogger removed FTP support recently
A random piece of news about google's blogger service I recently stumbled on
Bits and Bytes Mon, May 3, 2010 @ 19:45 IST
(last updated: Mon, May 3, 2010 @ 19:47 IST)
The divine flavour of Cassata ice cream
My version of heaven will feature this ice cream
Life and Leisure Sun, May 2, 2010 @ 17:44 IST
(last updated: Sun, May 2, 2010 @ 17:44 IST)

April

Snake files defamation suit on behalf of all reptiles
What happens when a snake chooses to come out with its grievances
Humour and Nonsense Thu, Apr 29, 2010 @ 13:51 IST
(last updated: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 @ 14:00 IST)
Legal ethics: how can a lawyer defend the guilty?
Another legal article, this time on a defence lawyer's duty to a client in a criminal case
People and society Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 16:25 IST
(last updated: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 16:34 IST)
Site moved to new host again
New hosting
Site management Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 18:32 IST
(last updated: Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 18:32 IST)
Creating a thought baloon in Inkscape
How to create a comic-style thought baloon/bubbles in Inkscape
Tutorials and HOWTOs Wed, Apr 21, 2010 @ 18:13 IST
(last updated: Tue, May 15, 2012 @ 11:42 IST)
Creativity versus technique and other issues with art
My creative dilemma at the moment
Life and Leisure Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 15:36 IST
(last updated: Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 15:36 IST)
Art: Miss Bamey
Miss Bamey wearing a dress. I had to work a bit with the proportions as I've never been comfortable drawing full female figures
The Legalease comic Tue, Apr 6, 2010 @ 22:22 IST
(last updated: Tue, Apr 6, 2010 @ 22:37 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 14
What happens when a lawyer chooses to cut costs?
The Legalease comic Mon, Apr 5, 2010 @ 10:44 IST
(last updated: Mon, Apr 5, 2010 @ 10:46 IST)
BiaWeb dialog interface is now released
The dialog interface of BiaWeb is now ready - it is much better looking than the pure command line interface
My software Fri, Apr 2, 2010 @ 20:45 IST
(last updated: Fri, Apr 2, 2010 @ 20:50 IST)

March

The Legalease - Episode 13
What happens when lawyers watch too many cartoons
The Legalease comic Sun, Mar 28, 2010 @ 20:47 IST
(last updated: Sun, Mar 28, 2010 @ 20:47 IST)
BiaWeb - ncurses interface screenshots
Screenshots for the ncurses interface for BiaWeb
My software Thu, Mar 25, 2010 @ 20:01 IST
(last updated: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 @ 20:49 IST)
My reviews site is powered by BiaWeb static CMS
My reviews site is now powered by BiaWeb, my static CMS in Python
My software Tue, Mar 23, 2010 @ 22:05 IST
(last updated: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 @ 22:07 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 12
What happens when a lawyer finds out the truth about his client
The Legalease comic Mon, Mar 22, 2010 @ 14:43 IST
(last updated: Mon, Mar 22, 2010 @ 14:43 IST)
BiaWeb - static website/blog creation tool
A new software I have written for managing a static HTML website with categories and a basic search engine
My software Sat, Mar 20, 2010 @ 11:30 IST
(last updated: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 @ 22:05 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 11
What happens when a lawyer gets a little... obsessed
The Legalease comic Sun, Mar 14, 2010 @ 21:08 IST
(last updated: Sun, Mar 14, 2010 @ 21:08 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 10
How do you awaken a sleepy lawyer in the mornings?
The Legalease comic Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @ 21:55 IST
(last updated: Mon, Mar 8, 2010 @ 18:29 IST)

February

The Legalease - Episode 9
Who said legal education can't be fun?
The Legalease comic Sun, Feb 28, 2010 @ 21:51 IST
(last updated: Sun, Feb 28, 2010 @ 21:51 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 8
A lawyer I would definitely trust - wouldn't you?
The Legalease comic Sun, Feb 21, 2010 @ 21:54 IST
(last updated: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 @ 21:54 IST)
Online forums - fighting a losing battle?
Thoughts on online forums after a long time
Internet and Blogging Fri, Feb 19, 2010 @ 17:43 IST
(last updated: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 @ 17:43 IST)
Turned on comment moderation for new visitors
A small change in effect which won't bother my regular readers
Site management Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @ 18:26 IST
(last updated: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 @ 14:54 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 7
Situations when some marketing tactics just won't work
The Legalease comic Mon, Feb 15, 2010 @ 08:35 IST
(last updated: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 @ 08:35 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 6
The next episode of my comic
The Legalease comic Fri, Feb 5, 2010 @ 21:47 IST
(last updated: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 @ 21:47 IST)
Apologies - no Legalease comic this Monday
Apologies for the lack of update - blame my laptop problem for it
Site management Mon, Feb 1, 2010 @ 21:00 IST
(last updated: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 @ 21:01 IST)

January

Not again!
Why cannot HP make a laptop that lasts at least 2 and a half years?
Bits and Bytes Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @ 14:15 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @ 14:18 IST)
Twitter - that serious disrupter of communication
Why technology is beginning to annoy me more and more
Internet and Blogging Wed, Jan 27, 2010 @ 21:46 IST
(last updated: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 @ 21:51 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 5
Wonder why this judge got so grumpy
The Legalease comic Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 19:59 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 21:31 IST)
Sample of my font
A font that I created to letter my comics
My software Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 21:15 IST
(last updated: Fri, Jan 22, 2010 @ 16:06 IST)
Re-lettering my comics?
A sudden thought occurred to me today as I put the finishing touches on the 9th episode of "The Legalease"
Bits and Bytes Tue, Jan 19, 2010 @ 20:50 IST
(last updated: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 @ 20:56 IST)
This blog turns 500! Entries, that is...
The landmark reached at long last
Site management Mon, Jan 18, 2010 @ 20:55 IST
(last updated: Mon, Jan 18, 2010 @ 21:31 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 4
Why lawyers sometimes turn into agricultural labourers
The Legalease comic Sun, Jan 17, 2010 @ 21:25 IST
(last updated: Fri, Jan 22, 2010 @ 21:58 IST)
I am a Twit-person
Indication of my level of boredom as I write this
Internet and Blogging Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 17:28 IST
(last updated: Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 17:28 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 3
This is not your usual "justice" seeker
The Legalease comic Mon, Jan 11, 2010 @ 09:28 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jan 23, 2010 @ 14:12 IST)
Coded a new feature on this blog
A new feature on this blog - let me know if you'd like to see it
Site management Sat, Jan 9, 2010 @ 20:02 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jan 10, 2010 @ 10:36 IST)
Thoughts on webcomics
A few observations on the medium of online comics
Internet and Blogging Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @ 19:24 IST
(last updated: Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @ 19:37 IST)
The Legalease - Episode 2
One hell of a dissatisfied client?
The Legalease comic Mon, Jan 4, 2010 @ 19:32 IST
(last updated: Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 10:49 IST)
And so my laptop takes another walk
And so the saga continues
Life and Leisure Fri, Jan 1, 2010 @ 08:59 IST
(last updated: Sat, Jan 2, 2010 @ 22:17 IST)