Link to switch to the new Yahoo! Mail interface

I still use the classic version of the Yahoo! Mail interface. Today I wanted to try out the new interface and I could not find the link that would allow me to switch. So just as a reminder in case I plan to switch again.

Try it now!

Who is jpmogan on twitter?

There is an account on twitter http://twitter.com/jpmogan. He is following no one and has 8,358 followers as of now. Either its someone inside twitter or someone has been able to hack and find a way into getting people to follow him. I searched on summize http://summize.com/search?q=jpmogan and so far I only see a single comment about the user.

Technorati Tags: jpmogan, twitter

Don't we all just love Adobe PDF Reader

Here are a few links to get you to install the latest and greatest version of Adobe PDF Reader. Incase you are still not using Foxit PDF Reader you need to read these reviews of the Adobe PDF Reader 9.

http://gusmueller.com/blog/archives/2008/07/adobe_reader_9_is_out!.html
http://diveintomark.org/archives/2008/07/04/adobe-9
http://blog.micropledge.com/2008/07/adobe-reader-9/

Will silverlight make any impact on flash?

I was trying out Microsoft silverlight a few days back and compared to flash it actually rocks. Its light years ahead of flash with a choice of programming languages and the basic design. Also if Microsoft sends it out as an update it will be in at least 70%-80% of all machines in a few days time. Thats just one side of the story. Since most designers/developers who have mostly worked with flash would not want to change since there seems no valid reason to change. So probably Microsoft needs to make a killer application in silverlight that can really challenge flash. But given the kind of platform that silverlight is its not very difficult to build one.

There is more to come on this topic as developers begin to see the technology and power of silverlight.

A very brief review of the javascript libraries

I've have never really liked any JavaScript library and i normally believe in writing my own code so that I know whats going on and where it is. But for a change with an open mind I began looking at the different JavaScript libraries that are available. I tried out the following.

• dojo
• ExtJS
• YUI
• JQuery
• prototype

dojo

This one is really extensive and tries to achieve anything and everything. It seems easy to grasp and I was able to get going in less than a few minutes. But given the fact that it is really extensive it also adds to the weight. I don't think I would be using the complete library in any of my projects but if used as a learning resource it can be really great.

ExtJS

This is one library I have seen from the very beginning I have always liked it. The toolkit is really professional looking and seems to fit the bill but the only hitch is the license, its under GPL3. If you don't mind paying then you can get it with a commercial license. This is one of the best library you could use.

YUI

YUI is another library I've liked but again this is one of the libraries that seems bloated. Its not really bloated but I've never seemed to like it. It does get the work done and is also easy to learn. But given the size it always seems complex even though it is not. I will have to give it another good look and maybe I might end up liking it.

JQuery

I have tried it earlier but could never seem to like it. But when I tried it this time around I fell in love with it. All I can say is that its awesome to say the least. The UI part of JQuery is still work in progress but it seems to fit the bill for me.

prototype

This library also seems to have grown a lot both in terms of size and features since the last time I checked it. Not really tried it enough to have a viewpoint about it.

NOTE: This post is still a work in progress. It might change.

Yet another interesting spam.

This is one interesting spam that landed in my inbox.

United Nations Foundation,
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Sir/Madam,

UN Foundation Grant.

This is to notify you that you have been chosen By the Board of trustees of the above International (Charity & Human Developmental) Organization, as one of the final recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation for your personal development.

The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turners' historic $1 billion gift to support UN Causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world?s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity.

The Secretary-General established the United Nations Fund for
International Partnerships (UNFIP) in March 1998 to coordinate, channel and monitor contributions from the UN Foundation. UNFIP is the central administrative vehicle within the UN system to identify and select projects for UN Foundation funding, receive and distribute UN Foundation funds, and monitor and evaluate the use of UN Foundation funds.

In line with the arrangements for the 10th year anniversary program this year, the UN Foundation in conjunction with the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), United Nations Organization (UNO) and the European Union, is giving out a yearly donation of Ten Million United States Dollars as specific Donations/Grants to 100 lucky international recipients worldwide in different categories for their personal and community development and upliftment of their educational morale. The objective is to make a notable change in the standard of living of people in United Nations Member Countries.

Based on the random selection of internet Web Pages and millions of Supermarket cash invoices worldwide you were selected among the beneficiaries to receive the sum of $200,000.00USD (Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) as developmental aid from the UN Foundation, in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament Be informed that the UN Foundation has been assured of highest Organization standard courtesy of the United Nations if we can achieve a great positive change in the general welfare of the universe through this program.

Beneficiaries have been chosen from every UN Member Nation from all Continents. The idea of this donation is that within ten years from now, there will be notable wealth among many unusual people around the world. This will give everyone the opportunity to improve their standards of living. It?s important to note that you will only be chosen to receive the donation once, which implies that subsequent yearly donation will not get to you again.

The ITIL Foundation, UK has been appointed to oversee this development affair.

You are required to expeditiously Contact the Executive Secretary of The ITIL Foundation with the details below for documentation and processing of the release of your cash aid, between the hours of 8.00am - 7.00pm on Monday through Saturday.Please endeavor to quote your Qualification numbers (UNI/ITIL-816-1119 G-987-94) in all discussions.

Executive Secretary: ITIL Foundation, UK - Steven Carlos


Email: itilfoundation11@gmail.com Telephone: + 44 704.576.9852


Please note that the release of your cash aid/donations is to be administered by The ITIL Foundation, UK under delegated powers from the UN Foundation. You are hereby advised to keep this whole information confidential until your donations have been duly remitted to you. There have been many cases of double and unqualified claim, due to beneficiaries divulging details of donations to third parties.

On behalf of the Board,
faithfully,

Loterie Romande
Unit Coordinator
UN WORLD GRANT DEPT.

BREAKING NEWS: War for news

With the launch of more than a dozen news channels in India there is a war for getting news on these 24 hour news channels. Since there is nothing better to put on air the channels have come up with these unique news items in the garb of breaking news.

Here is a sample of screen caps I got in an email. Just shows what these channels have to come up with in the name of BREAKING NEWS.

BREAKING NEWS:Kitty got stuck on the roof.


BREAKING NEWS:Amitabh Bacchan (Bollywood actor) felt cold .


BREAKING NEWS:Rahul Gandhi (an indian politician) had dal, poorie and subzi (menu of items he had for lunch).


BREAKING NEWS:Commissioner found his lost his dog


BREAKING NEWS:Commissioner found his lost his dog