IDEA 10.5

Writing by on Wednesday, 15 of June , 2011 at 8:52 pm

IDEA 10.5 is out and claims full Java 7 support. The community edition is FREE to download.

You can download the latest JDK 7 publicly available build (currently b145).

I’ve been using Eclipse since forever and even though I know for a fact that IntelliJ IDEA is in many ways a more pleasing experience, I’m yet to make the switch. I’ve installed IDEA 9.0.1 full version but never really cared to get super comfortable with it. Maybe I might just give it a shot!

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Against all odds

Writing by on Wednesday, 15 of June , 2011 at 8:18 pm

One of the reasons I love Phil Collins is beautiful lyrics with enchanting music making it just a delight to listen to!

How can I just let you walk away,
just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me,
when all I can do is watch you leave
Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain,
and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me
is against all odds and that's what I've got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around,
turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you,
so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you,
well that's all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now,
'cos I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take, oh, oho

Just take a look at me now 

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GOAT

Writing by on Sunday, 12 of June , 2011 at 12:17 am

The Greatest-Of-All-Time debate will never end.

The only argument that disbelievers can come up with:
“How come the Greatest of All Time can’t beat the Greatest of His Own Time?”

This is but a fact! A Math professor once told me, all it takes to disprove a theorem is one example and Rafael Nadal has given several. In tennis however, I think it’s different! Look – I’ve been following tennis from the Ivan Lendl era and I have to say that modern tennis is at a level it has never been. The best of this era with all the racket/string technology and athletic fitness will simply breeze through the best of past. So that’s not even a discussion. It is between Sampras, Nadal and Federer.

Nadal’s mental determination to go after every ball has just changed what it takes to be #1. The domination of the top spot by Pete Sampras and Roger Federer definitely called for players like Rafa and Djoker who were mentally prepared to attack anything sent at them anywhere on the court, any time of the day and on any surface thereby raising the bar extremely high. This takes a lot of preparation off the court. Long painful hours in the gym and a strict regimen coupled with countless hours of practice. It is no surprise that these two have gone past the mighty Fed who continues to play beautiful tennis, consistently gets to the business end of all tournaments and is still the most loved player in the world.

The GOAT prerogative, however calls for a tenure of records, extreme consistency on all surfaces, total commitment and sportsmanship and for that I think at this point Roger Federer is the GOAT.

I have no doubt in my mind that Rafa can be the next GOAT if he continues his form not just on Clay and Grass, but also on Hard Courts. Rafa is definitely the Clay GOAT and clay is a really long season which is why he has accumulated and maintained top spot for so long.


Grand Slam Summary:

Roger Federer has 7 Wimbledon titles, 5 US Opens, 4 Australian Opens, and 1 French Open (7 Runner Ups, 10 Semi-Finals, 5 Quarter-Final)
Rafael Nadal has 2 Wimbledon titles, 9 French Opens, 1 Australian Open, 2 US Open (6 Runner Ups, 3 Semi-Finals, 4 Quarter-Final)

Consistent stats in ATP tournaments as well.
Head to Head Rafa is up 23-10 (that’s more than double and is the main reason for the GOAT debate)

If you only look at these numbers, it is evident that Roger Federer is undoubtedly the best of the best, but given their head to head record – you can’t discount Rafa.

Rafa is way younger than Roger and has a long career ahead of him if he continues his form and stays out of injury. He could possibly win more Grand Slams than Roger Federer and earn GOAT respect, but as of now Roger Federer owns GOAT status.

Some players are great on Clay
Some players are great on Grass
Some players are great on Hard
And then there’s Roger Federer!

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Category: Sports

All new 2012 Subaru Impreza coming this fall

Writing by on Saturday, 11 of June , 2011 at 6:10 am

And, finally we have reasonably good Car Tech! For an additional US $2000 you can get the Tech Package (Nav, Bluetooth, iPod and some extras). Subaru was so far behind in the game, but I’m glad that they have it all covered now!

Of course you can research detailed specs on the Subaru website, but here’s why someone would get the 2012 Subaru Impreza Wagon.

  • Looks great inside and out
  • 36 MPG highway
  • Known for its symmetrical All Wheel Drive
  • More interior room, still keeping it compact
  • Good car tech
  • It’s a Subaru!

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Find your Linux (distribution) Version

Writing by on Thursday, 9 of June , 2011 at 9:00 pm

To find the version of your Linux Distribution

$ cat /etc/*release
CentOS release 4.8 (Final)

To find the version of your Linux Kernel

$ uname -a
Linux your-host-name 2.6.9-89.ELsmp #1 SMP Mon Jun 22 12:31:33 EDT 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

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Shivdev Kalambi is a Software Development Manager, previously a Principal Software Engineer at ArcSight/HP. With over 16 years' experience in software development, he's worked on several technologies and played different roles and contributed to all phases of projects. Non-tech activies include Ping-pong, Rock Climbing and Yoga at PG, Golf, Skiing, Swimming & a beer enthusiast.