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Quora messes up subject title -

Note : Quora is a popular Q&A site. See the graphic. In this case, the algorithm related the topic to hair-dressing, which was inappropriate to say the least. I would have correlated this to "politics" based on the keywords. Assigning weightages under three major categories - Politics * nation - +1 * state - +1 * war - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 (subject category is ambiguous) Hair-dressing * (Cross)-hairs - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 Religion * Cross(-hairs) - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 You get a relative score of 3.5 / 1.5 / 1.5, which identifies the decider clearly - POLITICS How the guys at Quora arrived at their selection of title is rather obscure ?! Hmmm ........ 😯😯😯

Quora messes up subject title -

Note : Quora is a popular Q&A site. See the graphic. In this case, the algorithm related the topic to hair-dressing, which was inappropriate to say the least. I would have correlated this to "politics" based on the keywords. Assigning weightages under three major categories - Politics * nation - +1 * state - +1 * war - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 (subject category is ambiguous) Hair-dressing * (Cross)-hairs - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 Religion * Cross(-hairs) - +1 * sociological - + 0.5 You get a relative score of 3.5 / 1.5 / 1.5, which identifies the decider clearly - POLITICS How the guys at Quora arrived at their selection of title is rather obscure ?! Hmmm ........ 😯😯😯

Oops...Google did it again

OMG !!! Google Search does it again .... 😅😅😅 Quoted identifier search string takes more time than an unquoted string !!!  See for yourself .... Needs  some explaining folks ..... 😈

Oops...Google did it again

OMG !!! Google Search does it again .... 😅😅😅 Quoted identifier search string takes more time than an unquoted string !!!  See for yourself .... Needs  some explaining folks ..... 😈

Google Search Blooper - SEARCH STRING 😈😈😈

See graphic.  The search string makes no sense, and Google seems to take it for granted ..... 😬😬 😬 Maybe, it is better to be a Sumotori !!! 😳😳😳

Google Search Blooper - SEARCH STRING 😈😈😈

See graphic.  The search string makes no sense, and Google seems to take it for granted ..... 😬😬 😬 Maybe, it is better to be a Sumotori !!! 😳😳😳

Chat with a pat on the back @chess.com

Flattery @ chess.com comes through encomiums expressed through chat sessions... Works like a charm for your morale !!! (Good Move et al) See the screenshot for more clarity ..... 😎😎😎

Chat with a pat on the back @chess.com

Flattery @ chess.com comes through encomiums expressed through chat sessions... Works like a charm for your morale !!! (Good Move et al) See the screenshot for more clarity ..... 😎😎😎

Google Goggles 😉

A) Here is a snapshot of a valuable search-extension for Google Chrome. It helps you to split the screen into different configurations. Quite cool really ! 😎  B)How do you explain two different UI Login screens for the same browser instance ? See graphic. The tiling effect has been created using the search-extension specified in (A). Sherlock Holmes would be proud of this !!! 😇

Google Goggles 😉

A) Here is a snapshot of a valuable search-extension for Google Chrome. It helps you to split the screen into different configurations. Quite cool really ! 😎  B)How do you explain two different UI Login screens for the same browser instance ? See graphic. The tiling effect has been created using the search-extension specified in (A). Sherlock Holmes would be proud of this !!! 😇

Techgig - MS Sql Assessment

https://www.techgig.com  is a gold mine for Indian Techies where you can get your grey cells working, and brush up on your concepts too .... You get a Badge that you can show off too  .... Silver this time !!! 😇😇😇

Techgig - MS Sql Assessment

https://www.techgig.com  is a gold mine for Indian Techies where you can get your grey cells working, and brush up on your concepts too .... You get a Badge that you can show off too  .... Silver this time !!! 😇😇😇

Is there a need for a Wiki plug-in for Chrome ? - Read on

Please pay attention to the graphic - search for " abdul rahman bukhatir wikipedia ", returns data about his son " Ahmed bukhatir ", but not even a cursory comment that the topic is not listed in wiki. We need more integration between wiki and google search, possibly a plug-in. 😡 Here is the response from Google Product Forums - That's an interesting idea . In the case of Wikipedia articles the search results could include links directly to any article that the brief search results show, whether it's the text you search for or not. I think that won't be done though, because the index only stores the text, and not any hyperlinks. You could go to the bottom of the search results page and use the Send Feedback link, to send the suggestion straight to the right team at Google. Meanwhile, for finding all of the articles that mention the father you could do a search like this: "abdul rahman bukhatir" site: wikipedia.org It still won't make it c...

Is there a need for a Wiki plug-in for Chrome ? - Read on

Please pay attention to the graphic - search for " abdul rahman bukhatir wikipedia ", returns data about his son " Ahmed bukhatir ", but not even a cursory comment that the topic is not listed in wiki. We need more integration between wiki and google search, possibly a plug-in. 😡 Here is the response from Google Product Forums - That's an interesting idea . In the case of Wikipedia articles the search results could include links directly to any article that the brief search results show, whether it's the text you search for or not. I think that won't be done though, because the index only stores the text, and not any hyperlinks. You could go to the bottom of the search results page and use the Send Feedback link, to send the suggestion straight to the right team at Google. Meanwhile, for finding all of the articles that mention the father you could do a search like this: "abdul rahman bukhatir" site: wikipedia.or...

James Bond and Deficit Financing - A Poem

When counting your profits net, Ensure that you are not based on debt. Deficit financing looks good on paper, A complete contradiction to what appears safer. The Quick Ratio is a financiers trick, And is sure to make you sick. Debt to Equity is in the same vein, And only adds to your pain. :-( And so what says the Magic Wand, Is the Holy Grail the humble Bond ? Debentures put on your funds a lock, And are useful only when your company is in the dock ! Stocks and Shares don't augur well, And in 1929 sounded the death knell, Of the global economy. Coming back to the Bond, Oh ! i'm confused. This time I'm talking about James.... :-) It isn't, Quite the same. double-o-seven !!!, I'm in the Seventh Heaven. Finance is not for me, As far as I can see. James is the man for me .... Even if I have to pay a hefty fee. Catch you soon, First Day, First Show. Adios !!! 😇

James Bond and Deficit Financing - A Poem

When counting your profits net, Ensure that you are not based on debt. Deficit financing looks good on paper, A complete contradiction to what appears safer. The Quick Ratio is a financiers trick, And is sure to make you sick. Debt to Equity is in the same vein, And only adds to your pain. :-( And so what says the Magic Wand, Is the Holy Grail the humble Bond ? Debentures put on your funds a lock, And are useful only when your company is in the dock ! Stocks and Shares don't augur well, And in 1929 sounded the death knell, Of the global economy. Coming back to the Bond, Oh ! i'm confused. This time I'm talking about James.... :-) It isn't, Quite the same. double-o-seven !!!, I'm in the Seventh Heaven. Finance is not for me, As far as I can see. James is the man for me .... Even if I have to pay a hefty fee. Catch you soon, First Day, First Show. Adios !!! 😇

Definitely PTE

#DefinitelyPTE A Man is like a tree.  Once a tree's roots bind to the soil, it develops an identity that is integrated with it's environment.  With a Man, the logic is similar. A Man is not just domiciled to his place of origin.... He is synonymous with it . The diet, language, climate, social laws and mores become an assimilated part of his identity. Let us look at these factors one by one - 1. Diet - This is a big problem when a person relocates. If he is a vegan or vegetarian , he may not find many options to tickle his palate. Also lack of additives like spices, may make his food look unappetizing. 2. Language - Relocating to China .... Need to know Mandarin ! In many countries people are not fluent in English, and this can make life very frustrating. 3. Climate - In Europe and North America (Canada and the Northern states of the US), the weather can be inclement. (Tornadoes, Twisters etc.), particularly the Mid-West of the US. You may find it too cold for comfort...

Definitely PTE

#DefinitelyPTE A Man is like a tree.  Once a tree's roots bind to the soil, it develops an identity that is integrated with it's environment.  With a Man, the logic is similar. A Man is not just domiciled to his place of origin.... He is synonymous with it . The diet, language, climate, social laws and mores become an assimilated part of his identity. Let us look at these factors one by one - 1. Diet - This is a big problem when a person relocates. If he is a vegan or vegetarian , he may not find many options to tickle his palate. Also lack of additives like spices, may make his food look unappetizing. 2. Language - Relocating to China .... Need to know Mandarin ! In many countries people are not fluent in English, and this can make life very frustrating. 3. Climate - In Europe and North America (Canada and the Northern states of the US), the weather can be inclement. (Tornadoes, Twisters etc.), particularly the Mid-West of the US. You may find it to...

The Bi-cycle

The bicycle is a form of transport that has stood the test of time. (It was invented in the early 19th century). It helps to - Improve co-ordination Exercise the body, particularly the lower extremities Bring out the child in you Reduce pollution Even in an age, seeking automation of motorized vehicles, the bicycle stands out for it's simplicity and popularity. The term " bicycle monarchy " shows that this humble and inexpensive mode of transport has been the choice of Kings. Reference - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_monarchy In view of the above, does the word re-cycle have a impish twist to it ?  😈😈😈

The Bi-cycle

The bicycle is a form of transport that has stood the test of time. (It was invented in the early 19th century). It helps to - Improve co-ordination Exercise the body, particularly the lower extremities Bring out the child in you Reduce pollution Even in an age, seeking automation of motorized vehicles, the bicycle stands out for it's simplicity and popularity. The term " bicycle monarchy " shows that this humble and inexpensive mode of transport has been the choice of Kings. Reference - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_monarchy In view of the above, does the word re-cycle have a impish twist to it ?  😈😈😈