Thursday, September 30, 2010

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PLC simulation software and tutorials

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:07 PM PDT

hi

i want the PLC S7300 simulation software like logo or simatic...n also a reference guides and books of programming...please help me out

Regards

Mohsin Khan

Age Of Empires

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 10:37 AM PDT

Any Age of Empires lover?

The costliest movie of indian cinema

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 10:36 AM PDT

Today i have heard the songs of upcoming stated as the costliest movie of indian cinema "ROBOT"
acted by Rajni Kant and Aishwarya Roy...
The music is pity nice and pleasant songs..

about project topic

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 10:21 AM PDT

Hi!I am in computer science and i want a project topic related to 'augmented vision and reality',within the budget....our group want the budget withn Rs.12000/-.....and only have the time limit of 5 months.....itzz our main project.

Facebook To Integrate Skype

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:32 AM PDT

The world's biggest & most popular social network is about to join hands with Skype - the world's leading video calling software.

With this association, Facebook will be able to integrate video calling and phone service with the platform.

Under the partnership, people who use their Facebook credentials to log in to Skype will be able to see their Facebook friends on Skype. They will also be able to see their news feed and to sent text messages and call their friends' landlines using Skype.

project topics

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:03 AM PDT

am looking 4 some topics project topics related 2 electrical and electronics..pls help...

Is there any effect on quality of data which is downloaded on low speed ??

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 07:32 AM PDT

Hello friend's,
Just start downloading Inception(a hollywood movie).
One question in my mind comes that is there any quality difference between data's which is downloaded on 10kbps speed and the one which is downloaded on 1gbps speed ??
.
:cean::cean:

Need Idea: Software to convert music into sheets

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 05:38 AM PDT

Hai.. I am a final year CS Engineering student :)
Is there any software that takes musics as input and converts it to music sheets?
Please reply with your ideas. I would be really happy:)
Kindly provide me with regarding informations

Interview Question: Difference between Hashing and CRC?

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 04:55 AM PDT

hi,
Today i attended an interview and the question i was asked was
what is the difference between hashing and CRC ......plz reply

Allahabad high court ayodhya verdict - discussions

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 03:51 AM PDT

The most awaited decision by the bench comprising of three judges may come out any time now.

I personally find it so surprizing that people are fighting to build a home for God and no one is concerned about people who need a home for real.

Dg201cj cmos quad spst analog switch

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:42 AM PDT

Hi..anyone here can explain to me what is the function of this device DG201 CMOS QUAD SPST ANALOG SWITCH? I had search using google or yahoo search machine but still cant find any site explaining this device. So if you know what is it please tell me or paste the link for me here. I dun want the datasheet. What i want is the theory behind it. Thanks..

KVP meters

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:36 AM PDT

hi......
I am searching for the details of KVP meters used in electrical systems. If anyone knows about KVP meters please help me........

project

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:54 PM PDT

will you please guide me for my project on credit card fraud detection using artificial neural network? and also tell me which programming language i should use for this projet??please reply me.it's very important for me.

Does Facebook consume lot of your productive time?

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 09:40 PM PDT

Lot of people are hooked to social networks. There are people who spend more than 2-3 hours on Social Network doing almost nothing useful (meaning, productive).

Do you think social networks are responsible for wastage of lot of productive time for most of the people?

Wouldn't it be nicer if people spent the time spent on Facebook learning new skills, a programming language, a musical instrument or acquiring new cooking skills - something that enriches their lives?

What's your take?
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CrazyEngineers Forum - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Dg201cj cmos quad spst analog switch

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:42 AM PDT

Hi..anyone here can explain to me what is the function of this device DG201 CMOS QUAD SPST ANALOG SWITCH? I had search using google or yahoo search machine but still cant find any site explaining this device. So if you know what is it please tell me or paste the link for me here. I dun want the datasheet. What i want is the theory behind it. Thanks..

KVP meters

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:36 AM PDT

hi......
I am searching for the details of KVP meters used in electrical systems. If anyone knows about KVP meters please help me........

current to voltage converter

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:38 AM PDT

Why we use op-amp as a current to voltage converter ?
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CrazyEngineers Forum - Computer Science & IT Engineering

CrazyEngineers Forum - Computer Science & IT Engineering

Making Dual Boot of Windows 7 and Fedora 13

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 12:19 PM PDT

Hi,Guys. I have 3 hdd. On first I install windows 7 (main operating system), now on second hdd i install fedora 13. As i install Fedora 13 for learning and educational purpose, so I don't disturb mbr on first hdd and install grub on second hdd. Now it shows Windows 7 and Fedora in boot menu but boot only Fedora from there. When I select Windows 7 , screen goes black and system restart. When I need to boot in Windows I need to change boot option and boot from hdd1 and when I need to boot in Fedora then choose hdd2.

But I don't want to do this again and again. I tried many thing but all are failed. I do too much googling and read blogs and forum, but not got any solution. Please help me, is there is any way to sort out this problem.

How Intel core i3 processor work logically as quad core?

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:18 AM PDT

Hi, guys I recently search details for i core processor made by Intel. I just got shocked when I know that core i3 and core i5 600 series processor are not really quad core, bur they are logically quad core. Now I am not able to understand how this thing happen, if it has physical 2 core then how it behave like quad core?

AMD Vs INTEL Processor

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:00 AM PDT

HI Guys, I think the war between Amd and Intel is very long. Everyday many people meet who have different opinion about these processor manufacturer. Who use Intel they say Intel is best, and who use Amd they say Amd is best. Now I am totaly confused due to them. I need to buy a new computer, so I want help from all guys that which one is better and why?

I also started the poll to know the more recommended processor.

Doubt in java programming.

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:44 AM PDT

Hello friend's,
Check out this program.
Quote:
import java.io.*;
public class r
{
public static void main(String args[])throws IOException
{
try
{
FileReader fr=new FileReader("mohit.txt");
FileWriter fw=new FileWriter("monu.txt");
int s;
while((s=fr.read())!=-1)
{
fw.write(s);
}
}
catch(Exception e)
{
System.out.println("exception occured ");
}
}
}
What's wrong with this one..??

database date to be retrieved from phpmyadmin.

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:31 AM PDT

hi... i need help in retrieving date from phpmyadmin -database. php getdate() gives system date. but i need to retreive database date and not systemdate. the sql queries like current_timestamp,local_timestamp etc. returns resourceid. but not a valid date.
plzz help...urgent:(

FAT file system

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:19 AM PDT

hello friends,

I want to know that how the size is made for the clusters. Is it made by our operating system during the formatting of hard disk drive and is it fixed ?

heap memory

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 02:21 AM PDT

hi,
In C whenever memory is allocated dynamically (eg:malloc), the memory allocated is heap memory , but is this a virtual memory or secondary memory? plz reply

heap memory

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 01:54 AM PDT

hi,
In c whenever dynamic memory allocation functions (eg:malloc) are used ,memory is allocated in heap , but whether this is a virtual memory or secondary memory ?
plz reply
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

CrazyEngineers Forum - Mechanical & Civil Engineering

CrazyEngineers Forum - Mechanical & Civil Engineering

simulator software

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 12:26 PM PDT

hello all,am currently in college studying to be an engineer,and am at the minute involved in a project on ocean energy,i am wondering if there is any entry level software that could replicate a real world system,such as a tidal stream turbine,also i have no experience with simulator software and am wondering how steep the learning curve might be?
thanks in advance for any time spent answering this post

Quantity surveying

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Hi.
Can anyone tell me more about quantity surveying?
I have completed b.tech in mechanical engg.

Automatic curve horn

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 02:41 AM PDT

hi CEans,
i am 3 year mechanical engineering student,i got one idea in automatic horn when takeplace curve position in roads, hillstation while vehicles in running.

This horn very useful in curve position of accident zone, hillstation, night time driving .

we had think varible resistance is placed in steering and while taking any sensors
for judging curve position its automatically takes horn.

we placed any digital circuit for seeing whats the angle that curve takes,for that we adjusting curve angle for eg.30 and 40 degree

this is my small idea please give your opinion .i am waiting for your comments

thank you
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CrazyEngineers Forum

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simulator software

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 12:26 PM PDT

hello all,am currently in college studying to be an engineer,and am at the minute involved in a project on ocean energy,i am wondering if there is any entry level software that could replicate a real world system,such as a tidal stream turbine,also i have no experience with simulator software and am wondering how steep the learning curve might be?
thanks in advance for any time spent answering this post

Making Dual Boot of Windows 7 and Fedora 13

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 12:19 PM PDT

Hi,Guys. I have 3 hdd. On first I install windows 7 (main operating system), now on second hdd i install fedora 13. As i install Fedora 13 for learning and educational purpose, so I don't disturb mbr on first hdd and install grub on second hdd. Now it shows Windows 7 and Fedora in boot menu but boot only Fedora from there. When I select Windows 7 , screen goes black and system restart. When I need to boot in Windows I need to change boot option and boot from hdd1 and when I need to boot in Fedora then choose hdd2.

But I don't want to do this again and again. I tried many thing but all are failed. I do too much googling and read blogs and forum, but not got any solution. Please help me, is there is any way to sort out this problem.

How Intel core i3 processor work logically as quad core?

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:18 AM PDT

Hi, guys I recently search details for i core processor made by Intel. I just got shocked when I know that core i3 and core i5 600 series processor are not really quad core, bur they are logically quad core. Now I am not able to understand how this thing happen, if it has physical 2 core then how it behave like quad core?

AMD Vs INTEL Processor

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:00 AM PDT

HI Guys, I think the war between Amd and Intel is very long. Everyday many people meet who have different opinion about these processor manufacturer. Who use Intel they say Intel is best, and who use Amd they say Amd is best. Now I am totaly confused due to them. I need to buy a new computer, so I want help from all guys that which one is better and why?

I also started the poll to know the more recommended processor.

How's Your Day????

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:17 AM PDT

Hey :cean:,

Post here how's your day????
And share your thoughts here.......
such that you can feel relax...........
write anything you want NO RESTRICTIONS WILL BE APPLIED HERE......

If angry then write anything even ****......
Feel free to express yourself.........

Hope you will do this........

Yours Friend,
VIPUL

Doubt in java programming.

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:44 AM PDT

Hello friend's,
Check out this program.
Quote:
import java.io.*;
public class r
{
public static void main(String args[])throws IOException
{
try
{
FileReader fr=new FileReader("mohit.txt");
FileWriter fw=new FileWriter("monu.txt");
int s;
while((s=fr.read())!=-1)
{
fw.write(s);
}
}
catch(Exception e)
{
System.out.println("exception occured ");
}
}
}
What's wrong with this one..??

current to voltage converter

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:38 AM PDT

Why we use op-amp as a current to voltage converter ?

Lemon Juice

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:38 AM PDT

Source: Email Forward :p

The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man around
that they offered a Rs 10,000 bet. The bartender would squeeze a lemon until
all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who
could squeeze one more drop of juice out would win the money. Many people
like weightlifters, wrestlers, body builders, etc had tried over time, but
nobody could do it.

One day this scrawny little man came in, wearing thick glasses and a safari
suit, and said in a tiny, squeaky voice, "I'd like to try the bet." After the
laughter had died down, the bartender said OK, grabbed a lemon, and squeezed
away. Then he handed the wrinkled remains of the rind to the little man.

But the crowd's laughter turned to total silence as the man clenched his fist
around the lemon and 5-6 drops fell into the glass. As the crowd cheered, the
bartender paid the Rs 10,000, and asked the little man, "What do you do for a
living? Are you a lumberjack, a weightlifter, or what?"

"No," replied the man.

"I work as a project manager in a software company!"

database date to be retrieved from phpmyadmin.

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:31 AM PDT

hi... i need help in retrieving date from phpmyadmin -database. php getdate() gives system date. but i need to retreive database date and not systemdate. the sql queries like current_timestamp,local_timestamp etc. returns resourceid. but not a valid date.
plzz help...urgent:(

FAT file system

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:19 AM PDT

hello friends,

I want to know that how the size is made for the clusters. Is it made by our operating system during the formatting of hard disk drive and is it fixed ?

Quantity surveying

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Hi.
Can anyone tell me more about quantity surveying?
I have completed b.tech in mechanical engg.

Move for playstation is coming to Indian market this month.

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:40 AM PDT

The most waited PlayStation Move motion controller is now coming to Indian market .
Sony has introduced this concept of move motion in gaming zone.The PlayStation Move motion controller is priced at Rs. 2499 in India.This will be available for PS3.

As name itself suggest Playsation Move Motion is a motion-sensing game controller which will sense your every movements and will accordingly act. Every movement is captured by the motion controller's advanced motion sensors and the PlayStation Eye USB Camera. Apart from motion sensor it has got impresive color changing sphere which will take your eye on with vibration experince to your both hand.


Key Features includes
PlayStation Move motion controller works with PlayStationEye USB Camera to accurately track player position.
Advanced motion sensors precisely track both fast and subtle movements.
Motion controller's sphere uses internal RGB LED to provide visual feedback
Vibration feedback is felt during specific actions
Includes DUALSHOCK 3 action buttons for advanced gaming.
Utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless gaming.
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charge the controller and automatically pair with the PS3 system via a USB cable
Up to four motion controllers can be connected at once to the PS3 system.

Procedure for participation

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:26 AM PDT

How can i present a paper in any of the iits..the procedures to be done.can anyone plz help...

heap memory

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 02:21 AM PDT

hi,
In C whenever memory is allocated dynamically (eg:malloc), the memory allocated is heap memory , but is this a virtual memory or secondary memory? plz reply

heap memory

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 01:54 AM PDT

hi,
In c whenever dynamic memory allocation functions (eg:malloc) are used ,memory is allocated in heap , but whether this is a virtual memory or secondary memory ?
plz reply
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CrazyEngineers Forum - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Which are the softwares used for ELECTRICAL NETWORKS???

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 05:49 AM PDT

Which are the softwares used for ELECTRICAL NETWORKS???

Hey Friends,
Please suggest me some software and if you have any manual u can provide it here too......

Regards,
VIPUL
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CrazyEngineers Forum - Computer Science & IT Engineering

CrazyEngineers Forum - Computer Science & IT Engineering

shared memory

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 06:22 PM PDT

what is shared memory? any one could explain about the shared memory cleary please.............

Google's I am Feeling Lucky Tricks

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 11:40 AM PDT

Hello guys,

You know that there are lots of things you can do with google rather than just searching!

Recently i found one of the craziest, coolest google trick ever!

This trick will work only if we hit the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on Google homepage.

The trick is if you write some keyword and click the 'I'm feeling lucky" button on the google homepage then a complete new modified google webpage matching to your keyword will be displayed!

Please do check all these! You,ll be amazed!

Go to google.com and type the keyword and hit ' I'm Feeling Lucky' Button and then see what happens!

Here are my top 10 'keywords' :-
1. Google Gravity
2. Google Sphere
3. Google Pacman
4. Epic Google
5. Rainbow Google
6. Google Mirror
7. Google Loco
8. Google Gothic
9. Google Easter Eggs
10. Google Hacker...many more.

And if you come across any new keyword(s) please share.

Please share your fun experience by replying to this thread! Thank you!

=rand(200,99)

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:56 AM PDT

Actually i have a question in my mind from many days but now i decided to post it here...

The question is when we type "=rand(200,99)" in MS word some text comes ....

so i wan't to know what is the reason behind it ??
:cean::cean:

visual basic 6.0

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:43 AM PDT

while opening a particular project i am getting a error as "error during load refer to (a particular path where my project is stored)".What is this error about??????Not able to understand :(
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

CrazyEngineers Forum - Mechanical & Civil Engineering

CrazyEngineers Forum - Mechanical & Civil Engineering

How to put video on iPod/iPhone/PSP/Zune/Zen/Sansa Fuze……

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 06:45 PM PDT

This guide is shared to help people put any video on their portable devices.

Most devices only accept the following common video formats:
iPod/iPhone: H.264 (up to 320*240, 768kbps, 30fps), MPEG-4 (up to 480*480, 2500kbps, 30fps).
Zune: WMV, MPEG-4, H.264(30fps).
Creative Zen: AVI.
Sansa: MPEG-4, MP4.

In order to put some unusual video on your portable devices you need a professional Video Converter

4Easysoft Total video converter can convert video between almost all video formats.
Input Video Formats: WMV, MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, FLV, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, VOB, MPEG, MPG, ASF, MOD, MKV,RM,TOD, MPV, TS, HD videos, etc.
Output video formats:MP4, MOV, M4V, VOB, XviD, AVI, FLV, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, ASF, MKV, RM. H.264.MPEG-4, WMV, Super VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM), VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM) , DVD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM), HD video.

The following is about how to use video converter to convert almost any video formats to most portable devices supported video.
Step 0: Download and install 4Easysoft Total Video Converter
Step 1: Run it and click the “Add File” button to load your video.
Step 2: Select the output video format from the profile drop-download list.
The profile including video for almost any portable devices such as iPod, iPhone, Archos, iRiver, PSP, Zune. Creative Zen, Nokia Serials, Palm, and so on..
Big surprice:This converter can also support HD video and flash video as its input and output video, such as HD H.264, HD AVI, HD MPG, HD TS, HD WMV, etc.



Or you can click “setting” button to customize output settings by setting Video Encoder, Resolution, Frame Rate, Video Bitrate, etc.



Step 3:Edit your video.
You can use the powerful editing function to edit your video.
Effect: You can use this function to optimize the video effect.
By clicking “Effect” button, you can set the video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and check Deinterlacing which helps you to convert interlaced video to the progressive video.



Trim: You can use this function to cut any clip of your video.
Click the “Trim” and a dialogue-box pops up. You can drag the slide-bar to the position you want.
You can also set the Start time and the End time to trim your video.



Crop: You can remove the black edges around your movie video and customize the size of video play region as you wish. Click “Crop” to open the Trim window. Select a crop mode in the Crop Mode drop-down list and click OK to save the crop.



Preferences: By clicking the “Preference” button you can select the output destination, the Snapshot foler, the format of the snapshot image. You can also choose to shut down your computer or do nothing after your conversion. You can also select the CPU usage.



Merge: You can use this function to merge several videos into one.
Snapshot: You can use this function to capture your favorite image.

Step 4: Click the “Start” button to start your conversion and in a short while it will be finished.

Some related video editing tools:
Mod Converter:
It can convert Mod and Tod videos (made by some digital camcorder such JVC, Sony and so on) to any popular video formats such as AVI, WMV, RM, RMVB, MP3, etc. Besides professional conversion, they also have functions of Trim, Crop and Merge chapters into one file.
DVD Converter Suite
DVD Copier
MTS Converter
HD Converter

Automatic curve horn

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 07:32 AM PDT

hi CEans,
i am 3 year mechanical engineering student,i got one idea in automatic horn when takeplace curve position in roads, hillstation while vehicles in running.

This horn very useful in curve position of accident zone, hillstation, night time driving .
we had think varible resistance is placed in steering and while taking any sensors
for judging curve position its automatically takes horn.
we placed any digital circuit for seeing whats the angle that curve takes,for that we adjusting curve angle for eg.30 and 40 degree

this is my small idea please give your opinion .i am waiting for your comments


thank you
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Google's I am Feeling Lucky Tricks

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 11:40 AM PDT

Hello guys,

You know that there are lots of things you can do with google rather than just searching!

Recently i found one of the craziest, coolest google trick ever!

This trick will work only if we hit the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on Google homepage.

The trick is if you write some keyword and click the 'I'm feeling lucky" button on the google homepage then a complete new modified google webpage matching to your keyword will be displayed!

Please do check all these! You,ll be amazed!

Go to google.com and type the keyword and hit ' I'm Feeling Lucky' Button and then see what happens!

Here are my top 10 'keywords' :-
1. Google Gravity
2. Google Sphere
3. Google Pacman
4. Epic Google
5. Rainbow Google
6. Google Mirror
7. Google Loco
8. Google Gothic
9. Google Easter Eggs
10. Google Hacker...many more.

And if you come across any new keyword(s) please share.

Please share your fun experience by replying to this thread! Thank you!

=rand(200,99)

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:56 AM PDT

Actually i have a question in my mind from many days but now i decided to post it here...

The question is when we type "=rand(200,99)" in MS word some text comes ....

so i wan't to know what is the reason behind it ??
:cean::cean:

Charlotte Motor Speedway Is Building World's Biggest HD LED Screen: 200x80 foot!

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:23 AM PDT

North Carolina's Charlotte Motor Speedway is working on building world's biggest HD screen, 200 foot long and 80 foot tall.

This giant screen will weight 165,000 pounds, cover an area of 16,000 square feet and be comprised of 9 million LEDs :o

At 35% Brightness(perfectly visible during daytime) costs about $65 an hour to have lit.

Source: World's largest HD screen will be 200 feet across by 80 feet tall | DVICE

Prof. Jack Levy of City University London Patents Bending Escalator: Levytator

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:18 AM PDT

This escalator follows free-form curves (but not convention!) and offers a better "cost per usable step" than your typical moving stairs. It has been patented in Europe, USA and in China.

Watch the video -

Awesome Murata Robot Video

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:16 AM PDT

Look at this video, simply amazing!

Breaking! America Online Acquires Popular Technology Blog: TechCrunch!

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 10:06 AM PDT

San Francisco, CA, September 28, 2010 – AOL Inc. [NYSE: AOL] today announced that it has agreed to acquire TechCrunch, Inc., the company that owns and operates TechCrunch and its network of websites dedicated to technology news, information and analysis. TechCrunch and its associated properties and conferences will join the AOL Technology Network while retaining their editorial independence, further bolstering AOL's position as one of the world's leading providers of high-quality, tech-oriented content. The announcement will be made on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, CA.
Founded by Michael Arrington, TechCrunch operates a global network of dedicated properties from Europe to Japan, as well as vertically-oriented websites, including MobileCrunch, CrunchGear, TechCrunchIT, GreenTech, TechCrunchTV and CrunchBase. The TechMeme Leaderboard ranks TechCrunch as the No. 1 source of breaking tech news online, followed by AOL's Engadget.*


"Michael and his colleagues have made the TechCrunch network a byword for breaking tech news and insight into the innovative world of start-ups, and their reputation for top-class journalism precisely matches AOL's commitment to delivering the expert content critical to this audience," said Tim Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AOL. "TechCrunch and its team will be an outstanding addition to the high-quality content on the AOL Technology Network, which is now a must-buy for advertisers seeking to associate their brands with leading technology content and its audience."


Heather Harde, Chief Executive Officer of TechCrunch, said: "TechCrunch and AOL share a motivating passion for quality technology news and information, and we're delighted about becoming part of the AOL family. This represents a compelling opportunity to extend the TechCrunch brand while complementing the great work of sites like Engadget and Switched. Our contributors, and our audiences, can look to the future with excitement about what we can build when we have the significant resources of AOL behind us."


Michael Arrington, Founder and Co-Editor of TechCrunch, said: "Tim Armstrong and his team have an exciting vision for the future of AOL as a global leader in creating and delivering world-class content to consumers, be it through original content creation, partnerships or acquisitions. I look forward to working with everyone at AOL as we build on our reputation for independent tech journalism and continue to set the agenda for insight, reviews and collaborative discussion about the future of the technology industry."


TechCrunch also hosts industry-leading conferences and events, including The Disrupt series, The Crunchies Awards and various meet-ups worldwide. These conferences bring together industry innovators, entrepreneurs and financing sources to exchange ideas, forge new relationships and discuss the current and future industry trends.
"Engagement with thought leaders is as important to AOL as our engagement with our contributors, audiences, publishers and advertisers, and TechCrunch's conferences and websites will give us a promising, additional springboard to join and amplify these conversations. We're committed to quality in everything we do at AOL, and look forward to working with Heather, Michael and the TechCrunch team to extend the brand," said David Eun, President of AOL Media and Studios.


The AOL Technology Network consists of AOL's tech-oriented properties including Engadget, the Web magazine about everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics; Switched, which covers the intersection of the digital world with entertainment, sports, art, fashion and lifestyle; TUAW, the unofficial Apple weblog; and DownloadSquad, the weblog about downloadable software and other computer subjects. The AOL Technology Network ranks in the top five for tech news according to comScore Media Metrix, August 2010 data, and leads the top five in average time spent and average visits per user.


This acquisition will further AOL's strategy to become the global leader in sourcing, creating, producing and delivering high-quality, trusted, original content to consumers. TechCrunch will remain headquartered in San Francisco, CA, as a wholly owned AOL unit. Deal terms were not disclosed.


Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding business strategies, market potential, future financial and operational performance and other matters. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the transaction and other statements identified by words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, including, but not limited to, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the transaction and the parties' performance of their obligations under the agreements; changes in our plans, strategies and intentions; the competitiveness and quality of our products and services; our ability to retain, hire and develop key employees; and the intensity of competition. Any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors, as well as factors affecting AOL's operations and businesses. More detailed information about these factors as they relate to AOL may be found in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in AOL's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AOL is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


About AOL

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Why is FarmVille so popular?

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 09:39 AM PDT

Anybody who has been or is on Facebook has apparently stumbled across FarmVille more than just once.

People who are addicted to playing FarmVille, think the game is stupid and boring, but say they just can't stop playing.

I know you would be wondering why so many people play "FarmVille" if it isn't fun?

The simplest reason is advertising. "FarmVille" is advertised like crazy all over Facebook, so it's always in everyone's face. This advertising is incredibly effective, because it is so immediate: You click on the ad, and you're playing the game.
FarmVille's parent company, Zynga, isn't the only one advertising it though. Users are constantly advertising the game to their friends, too, through "viral" channels on Facebook.


The less obvious reason that millions of people are addicted to FarmVille is that there's a sense of social obligation to play. If you don't play FarmVille, your FarmVille friends suffer.

Can computers replace teachers?

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 08:49 AM PDT

I am addicted to video tutorials.
For e.g: I used them to learn Photoshop.
I learn't how to use chopsticks online. I use them all the time to learn new things.

Then there are these video lectures available in CD or DVD Format.

So I was wondering if they could replace teachers. Videos are better because:

1) I can play them over and over again.
2) They are free. :)

Whats your take?

Is Btech eligible for NDA

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 08:41 AM PDT

i am in final yr btech , i want to know that am i eligible for applying in nda exam

"Bombile" is the latest Terror in Assam!

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 07:50 AM PDT

'Bombile' is the latest phrase terrorizing Assam with reports of mobile phones suddenly exploding, causing the user to become unconscious.

The mysterious phenomenon has prompted Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to order a scientific probe to unravel the bizarre occurrences.

An estimated 30 cases have been reported so far with more than 20 people admitted to various hospitals in Assam during the past one week. Most of the victims complained of nausea and a splitting headache, and some of them had to be literally wheeled into the hospital unconscious after the mobile handsets exploded soon after receiving a call.

"This is a mysterious phenomenon and so I have asked for a thorough probe by experts to find out the cause as to why mobile handsets are bursting in such a large number," Gogoi told IANS.



Read more: Mobile explosions terrorise Assam - The Times of India Mobile explosions terrorise Assam - The Times of India

What Say guys?


Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Automatic curve horn

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 07:32 AM PDT

hi CEans,
i am 3 year mechanical engineering student,i got one idea in automatic horn when takeplace curve position in roads, hillstation while vehicles in running.

This horn very useful in curve position of accident zone, hillstation, night time driving .
we had think varible resistance is placed in steering and while taking any sensors
for judging curve position its automatically takes horn.
we placed any digital circuit for seeing whats the angle that curve takes,for that we adjusting curve angle for eg.30 and 40 degree

this is my small idea please give your opinion .i am waiting for your comments


thank you

New User Titles Discussion & Feedback

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 06:56 AM PDT

Official Announcement: http://www.crazyengineers.com/forum/...acilities.html

Discuss the announcement in this thread.

New User Titles On CE & New Facilities

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 06:55 AM PDT

CEans,

We have updated the new user titles on CE. The old setup of usertitles and username colors has bee completely discarded and a new scheme has been introduced. All our members have plenty of user titles to win based upon their post count on the forums. Following chart will give you an idea -



Note that the moderators & Administrator are special user roles and are awarded independent of the post count.

As your post count on CE grows and reaches the limits mentioned above, your rank will be automatically updated. The number of stars that you will be awarded with each user title will appear below your username along with your posts. Well, most of you have already noticed that we've gotten rid of the old, small stars :)

We are in the process of releasing new facilities for our select usergroups, which we'll announce soon. Well, it's no brainer that the more the posts you have on CE, better are the facilities you will enjoy. Stay tuned.

PS: The color scheme above is *almost* final; expect few changes.

Discuss this announcement in following thread : New User Titles Discussion & Feedback

newsletter of electrical & electronics department

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:46 AM PDT

my college has asked us to write some research topics related to our branch.,,,
so plz guyzz.,, what to write about that ,,, help me !!!

visual basic 6.0

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:43 AM PDT

while opening a particular project i am getting a error as "error during load refer to (a particular path where my project is stored)".What is this error about??????Not able to understand :(
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