Hari's Corner
Humour, comics, tech, law, software, reviews, essays, articles and HOWTOs intermingled with random philosophy now and thenArchives for year: 2010
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December |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |