Tree plantation may not fight global warming

Washington, May 26 : One helpful action anyone can take to counter global warming is to plant trees and preserve forests. Trees and plants capture carbondi oxide during photosynthesis, thereby removing the most abundant greenhouse gas from the atmosphere and storing some of it in their woody tissue.

Yet global warming may affect the capacity of trees to store carbon by altering forest nitrogen cycling, concludes a study led by Jerry Melillo of the Marine Biological Lab (MBL), reports the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The paper summarizes the results of a seven-year study at Harvard Forest in central Massachusetts, in which a fourth of an acre was artificially warmed about 9 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient, to simulate the amount of climate warming that might be observed by the end of the century without aggressive actions to control greenhouse gas emissions from fossil-fuel burning and deforestation, according to a Marine Lab statement. 

The study confirmed, as others have, that a warmer climate causes more rapid decomposition of the organic matter in soil, leading to an increase in carbon dioxide being released to the atmosphere.

Boosting performance of multi-core computer chips

Washington, May 26 : Computers can now run even faster. Researchers have developed two new techniques to help multi-core computer chips boost their performance by 10 to 40 percent.

Multi-core chips are supposed to make our computers run faster. Each core on a chip is its own central processing unit, or computer brain. However, there are things that can slow these cores. 

For example, each core needs to retrieve data from memory that is not stored on its chip. There is a limited pathway - or bandwidth - these cores can use to retrieve that off-chip data. 

As chips have incorporated more and more cores, the bandwidth has become increasingly congested -- slowing down system performance, reports the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

One of the ways to expedite core performance is called prefetching. Each chip has its own small memory component, called a cache. 

In prefetching, the cache predicts what data a core will need in the future and retrieves that data from off-chip memory before the core needs it. Ideally, this improves the core's performance. 

But, if the cache's prediction is inaccurate, it unnecessarily clogs the bandwidth while retrieving the wrong data. This actually slows the chip's overall performance.

"The first technique relies on criteria we developed to determine how much bandwidth should be allotted to each core on a chip," says Yan Solihin, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina State University and study co-author.

Researchers use easily-collected data from the hardware counters on each chip to determine which cores need more bandwidth. "By better distributing the bandwidth to the appropriate cores, the criteria are able to maximize system performance," Solihin says, according to a Carolina statement.

"The second technique relies on a set of criteria we developed for determining when prefetching will boost performance and should be utilized," Solihin says, "as well as when prefetching would slow things down and should be avoided." 

Utilizing both sets of criteria, the researchers were able to boost multi-core chip performance by 40 percent, compared to multi-core chips that do not prefetch data, and by 10 percent over multi-core chips that always prefetch data.

source;newkerala

Google to offer street view of Indian cities soon

Bangalore, May 26 : Global Internet search engine Google Thursday announced plans to offer street view of Indian cities on its maps platform.

"We are launching the street view project from Bangalore as it is the IT capital of India where IT-savvy users will be able to leverage the benefits of the facility optimally," Google India product head Vinay Goel told reporters here at a preview of its latest product.

As a user-friendly feature of Google Maps, the US-based global IT major has already uploaded street view of about 100 cities in 27 countries world over with a host of information for the benefit of users seeking specific details.

"Inspired by the success of the project in other cities, we will collect images of Bangalore streets by driving across the city in cars and trikes (three-wheeler rickshaws) that will have high resolution cameras mounted atop," Goel said.

To be made available on www.google.co.in/streetview in the coming months, the novel feature will enable users to virtually explore and navigate a neighbourhood through a panoramic view of its streets on their desktops or mobile handsets.

"The users will also be able to access street-level imagery by zooming into the lowest level on Google Maps or by dragging the orange 'pegman' icon on the left side of the map onto a blue highlighted street," Goel pointed out.

Images of faces, addresses of houses or offices and number plates of cars will be blurred to safeguard privacy. Detailed imagery of public or private properties and specific locations will also be blurred on request by the concerned or the affected party.

"Street view will also be useful for urban development planners, law enforcement agencies, house-hunters, travellers and diverse users looking for specific information on shops, offices, restaurants, hotels, etc, in a particular street, area or locality," Goel said.

The feature will enable businesses to upload their details on the imagery map for free by using the tools on the street view site.

"Street view is designed to comply with all local laws, including those related to security and privacy issues in India," Goel added.

Google India's development centre in this tech hub has been actively involved in the global street view project for developing application interface, associated tools and solutions for trouble-shooting.

source:newkerala

Rasiya 'a hit-Vinayan

Though the initial collections of the movie is really pathetic, according to the Box Office reports, director Vinayan is already claiming that his new movie 'Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya' is a hit. He is in the opinion that as the movie has already fetched big money as Satellite rights, this 1.5 crore venture will turn a profit just with the initial collections from the theatres.

Few will also remember that the same was the case when Vinayan's last movie 'Yakshiyum Njanum' came to theatres. Vinayan declared the movie to be a big hit in its second week itself. But later the producer of the movie Rueben Gomez, lashed out against the director saying that the director was the major reason for his severe losses, because the film was never finished on the proposed initial budget. For now, we will have to wait for some more weeks to see what the producer of this new movie has to say.

Vinayan has already started his pre-production works of his next movie 'Dracula' which will be on the sets in a couple of months.

Badrinath audio to hit the stores on May 8

Allu Arjun's forthcoming socio-fantasy film Badrinath's audio will hit stores on May 8. The makers of the film are planning to release the audio at a grand function in Hyderabad on the same evening.

MM Keeravani has scored the music for Badrinath. It has five songs for which Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry, ES Murthy and the music director himself have penned the lyrics.

Badrinath is directed by VV Vinayak and produced by Allu Aravind on the banner Geetha Arts. It also features Tamanna Bhatia and Prakash Raj in the key roles.

Hearts could only love for a whil.............

Hearts could only love for a while, feets could only walk for some miles, clothes won't 4ever be in style, but having U as my Friend is forever worthwhile.

Allu Arjun’s Badrinath releasing on 10th June

The most anticipated and costliest movie of the season Allu Arjun’s Badrinath has confirmed its release date as 10th June, hitting the screens simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions. The distributors and exhibitors have been informed and the major theaters in the state were blocked for Badrinath from 10th June.

On the other hand, the post-production works are progressing at a rapid pace to meet the deadline. Though it was supposed to release in March, the strikes in the Tollywood caused in the delay of the movie. Tamannah has played Allu Arjun’s lady love in the film while the Stylish Star will be seen as Indian Samurai in this magnum opus directed by V.V.Vinayak. Story of Badrinath is set in temple backdrop and the film is touted to be an action-packed mass entertainer. Allu Aravind is producing Badrinath under his Geetha Arts banner on a grand scale. The music of Badrinath composed by Keeravani has earned good response from the audience.

Assembly session from Jun 24...

Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 : Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said the Cabinet has decided to recommend the Governor to convene the Assembly from June 24 to July 20.

Briefing reporters after a Cabinet Meeting here, Mr Chandy said Vote on Account would be taken up during the session.

The process of the selection of new Deputy Speaker would be decided after June 2, he said.

It was also decided to form a Cabinet Sub Committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister for co-ordination between Panchayat, Rural and Urban Development Ministries.

The decision was taken following the allegation of Former State Finance Minister Dr Isaac Thomas that trifurcation of the Department of Local Self Government under three Ministries in the new UDF Government would deal a heavy blow to the three-decade-old decentralisation of local governace system.

Reacting to the allegation, the Chief Minister said the new Sub-Committee would be a permanent mechanism to ensure effective and speedy functioning of all the three departments

If friends were flowers

If friends were flowers
I would not pick you!
I’ll let you grow in the garden
& cultivate you with love and care
so I can keep you as a friend forever.

Meaning of Friendship:

Meaning of Friendship:
F——-FOREVER
R——-RESPONSIBLE
I——–INTELLIGENT
E——-EAGER TO MAIL
N——-NICE
D——-DIVINE
S——–SIMPLE
H——-HARTLEY
I——–INTERESTED
P——-PEACEF

Smile in Pleasure,...

Smile in Pleasure,
Smile in Pain,
Smile when trouble pours like Rain,
Smile when someone Hurts you,
Smile because SOMEONE still Loves to seen u Smiling

Don’t Love a Friend who Hurts you,...

Don’t Love a Friend who Hurts you,
Don’t Hurt a Friend who Loves you.

Friends are l...

Friends are like crayons, they colour our lives. We may not be the favourite colour but we need each other somewhere to complete the picture.

Far away but always.......

Far away but always near, I hold your relationship very clear. Sometimes lonely but never apart. As a friend you`ll always be in my heart!

A "Friend" Is One....

A "Friend" Is One Special Person Who Can Pull Out A Happy Tear From Your Eye ... Even If You Don't Have Tears To Cry ... (:

Just A Note 2Say....

Just A Note 2Say That Our Friendship Has No ENding & Its Grows On & ON Just A Note Friendship Help UsOpen Our Heart In Way That We Thought Were Never Possible Just A Note Thankyou 4 Being EveryThing 2 Me ThankYou 4 Being My Friend

Sometimes the World Gives So Many Reason To Hate It....

Sometimes the World Gives So Many Reason To Hate It..
But Whenever it Happens
I Just Stop 'n Think Of You 'n Say
How Can I Hate This World When You Are A Part Of It ..! :)

Love is Docomo, do the New.....

Love is Docomo, do the New.

Mariage is idea
can change Ur life

Wife is Hutch, wer ever U go she folows

But

Frienship is Airtel 1atut bandhan

A girl never express her liking for a boy......

A girl never express her liking for a boy
Thinking boy should express first
'n
A boy never express with a fear of losing her as a friend
That’s why love stories end before it starts..

Every Girl Wants A Guy...

Every Girl Wants A Guy
Who Hugs Her When They're Watching A Scary Or Romantic Movie,
Who Gives Her His Jacket Even When He Himself Is Feeling Cold,
Who Will Always Be The One To Make Her Laugh,
Most Importantly He Will Love Her For Who She Is !

That Guy Is What Google Calls "No Result Found" ..!! :) :D

You can live without the Person

You can live without the Person
who says "U R MINE"
But u can NEVER live without someone
who says "I M YOURS!"
May you be blessed with one such person in Life..!

Your Presence is Like First Gleam of Sunlight Swallowing The Darkness, .....

Your Presence is Like First Gleam of Sunlight Swallowing The Darkness,
Your Presence is Like Finding an Open Door When all Door are Closed,
Your Presence is Like Moving on a Smooth Way Other than those with Stones 'n Bushes...
Your Presence is Like Feeling the Marvellous Smell of Sand when Rain Drops fall on them...
Your Presence is Like Watchng Colorful Butterflies Fluttering Beautifully Arund A flower
Its Just...
Your Presence is Like Awakening of Awesome Blossom Life With In Me.. !

Some day you'll cry for me like I cried for you,...

Some day you'll cry for me like I cried for you,
Some day you'll miss me like I missed you,
Some day you'll need me like I needed you,
Some day you'll love me but I won't love you.;)

Click a crime and earn Rs.5,000 in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 : Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday announced a cash award of Rs.5,000 to anyone who provides clues through pictures taken with mobile phone cameras that will help police solve crimes.

Chandy, who is also the home minister, announced the initiative after his first meeting with the top brass of the Kerala Police here.

"This is one way we can possibly help the police solve crimes. There has been a huge rise in crimes like burglaries in the state. It would help police if people provided them with mobile phone pictures if they witness such crimes occur," Chandy told reporters here.

"If the clue helps the police to arrest the suspect, the person who took the picture will be given a cash award of Rs.5,000," said Chandy.

The meeting also decided to address the complaints from the tribal and the Scheduled Castes-Scheduled Tribes communities over unfair treatment by the police, the chief minister added.

The meeting further decided to consider the training period of police personnel while calculating their service period.

This would increase the pension for retired police officials, whose service period will be re-calculated.

--IANS

Love is like playing the piano.

Love is like playing the piano.
First you must learn to
play by the rules,

then you must forget the
rules and lay from your heart.

There Is No Past Tense.....

There Is No Past Tense
In Loving Someone...
It's Either You Always Will
0r
You Never Did...

When ua've so much pain in ur heart, u want to cry..

When ua've so much pain in ur heart, u want to cry..
Only person who can stop u from crying
is exactly the same person who made u cry..

Ariane-5 launches India's GSAT-8 from French Guiana

Guiana Space Centre, Kouru: It was a perfect launch. At exactly 2.08 a.m. IST on Saturday, Ariane-5, the 800-tonne launcher, carrying two communications satellites weighing over 9,000 kg in its nose fairing, blasted off into space.

India's GSAT-8 — the largest and heavies satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its partners — was one of the two “co-passengers” on the flight. The other, an even heavier satellite weighing five tonnes, was from Singapore and Taiwan.

Although the launch window was 90 minutes long, the countdown began on the dot at 17.38 local time and on the word “top” from the Jupiter Control Room, the cryogenic main engine was ignited. Just 7.05 seconds later the booster rockets roared into life each containing 250 tonnes of dry powder that gave a thrust of 13,000 tonnes.

As the launcher rose vertically, emitting a deafening roar with a blinding orange-red tail flame, there was palpable tension in the control room. For a full six seconds, the Ariane 5 climbed vertically then turned east, its flame appearing smaller until it disappeared from view amid the thick cumulus clouds hanging low over the equator.

‘Work not over'

But all was not over for the team of Indian scientists led by ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan and T.K. Alex, Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre in Bangalore.

It was only 31 minutes and 17 seconds later, when the GSAT-8 successfully separated from the final stage at an altitude of 249 km above the equator, a round of applause broke out.

Minutes later, Dr. Radhakrishnan announced that the ISRO's Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan near Bangalore confirmed the reception of signals from the GSAT-8. “They have taken charge of the command and control of the GSAT-8 immediately after its injection into the geo-stationary transfer orbit,” he said.

Speaking to The Hindu later, Dr. Radhakrishnan said he felt “relief and happiness” but warned that “all is not over yet.”

Double delight for actor Salim Kumar

Thiruvananthapuram, Sunday, May 22, 2011: Saleem Kumar once again made headlines winning the best actor award in the state level, adding to the glory of being crowned as the best actor in the national level. Salim Kumar was named the best actor by the Kerala Government for his sterling performance in ‘Adaminte Makan Abu’ (Abu, son of Adam).

‘Adaminte Makan Abu’ was ad-judged as the best film also, being a replica of the national award proclamation.

“I am glad my role has been recognised by the state jury as well. This will give me inspiration and strength to essay many good roles in my career ahead,” Kumar told the reporters.

Kavya Madhavan bagged the best actress award for her role in ‘Gaddama’. Shyamaprasad was adjudged the best director for his work ‘Electra’, an adaptation of the famous trilogy of American playwright Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Mourning becomes Electra’.

The awards were announced at a press meet by minister K B Ganesh Kumar (who is expected to get the film portfolio) in the presence of the jury members.

soure:Asianet India

Buses collided

Idukki, Sunday, May 22, 2011: As many as 30 passengers were injured after two private buses collided with each other near Thodupuzha in Idukki district on Sunday. Two passengers were seriously injured in the accident and have been rushed to a nearby hospital, police said.

According to eye witness accounts the mishap had occurred when one of the buses had tried to overtake an autorickshaw. The accident occurred in front of the IHRD College near Olamattom at 12:00 in the noon.

source:Asianet India

"If my love fails I won't die for her.."

"If my love fails I won't die for her.."

Because she might get a lover again.
But for my Mom,
she Never get a son like me again.!

Love is when you find someone you can really be yourself with.....

Love is when you find someone you can really be yourself with.
That you can share anything with, like a best friend.
It’s when you can’t even imagine what your life would be like without that person.
When words don’t even come close to how you really feel,
and even though it doesn’t make sense to other people,
you know you’re meant to be together.

I only have two words for you: I’m done....

I only have two words for you: I’m done.
After everything I’ve done for you, every chance that I gave you,
and yet you still break my heart. But it’s over now.
Finally I’ve realized that I don’t deserve this and honestly,
you don’t deserve me.
Yeah I still love you and I probably will for a long time,
but I can’t stay here anymore. It hurts too much.
I guess this is moving on

Lovely Relations Are Like a Ring,......

Lovely Relations Are Like a Ring,
If We Wear It,
It'll Hold Our Finger Tightly..
If We Remove It,
It'll Surely Make Us To Feel Its Absnce.

IF U FALLIN RIVER THERE IS A BOAT ,....

IF U FALLIN RIVER THERE IS A BOAT ,
IF U FALL IN WELL THERE IS ROPE ,
BUT IF U FALL IN LOVE THERE IS NO HOPE

There is only one..............

There is only one
happiness in life,
to love
and be loved.

My Heart Misses A Beat

My Heart Misses A Beat
Watching You Sleep
Our Corny Slippers
Monogrammed His And Her
By The Bed Blue For Me
Pink For You

Love is a war.

Love is a war.
This war will end
when life will end

Every body loves you...

Every body loves you
when you love every body.

No one love you
if you do not love any one

Every body loves you...

Every body loves you
when you love every body.

No one love you
if you do not love any one

"Like",......

"Like",
"Love"
N
"In Love"

Are The Same Difference
Between

"For Now",
"For A While"
N
"Forever..."

Being ur friend is my gift.

Being ur friend is my gift.
Missing U is my bad luck.
Disturbing U with SMS is my way of thinking u.
but keeping our friendship is my aim.!

Good Relations Are

Good Relations Are
Like Needles of clock,

They only meet for
Sometime but
Always stay connected.

Friendship is not a degree

Friendship is not a degree
2 start & finish within 3 or 4 years.
It is a lifetime course......
Not just 2 study but 2 feel.

Friendship opens many doors,

Friendship opens many doors,
Each wit a different view.

But none could be more beautiful,
than the one that l have with YOU...

We met it was Luck! We talked it was CHANCE! We bec

We met it was Luck! We talked it was CHANCE! We became friends it was DESTINY! We are still friends it is FAITH! We will always be friends its a PROMISE!

When I was born, GOD said, "Oh N........

When I was born, GOD said, "Oh No! Another IDIOT". When you were born, GOD said, "OH No! COMPETITION". Who knew, one day these two will become FREINDS FOREVER!

Sometimes in life we think we don't need anyone. But sometime .....

Sometimes in life we think we don't need anyone. But sometime we don't have anyone when we need... So don't let your best buddies go ever...

In this cruel world it is very difficult to find friend with.......

In this cruel world it is very difficult to find friend with beautiful heart, pure feelings, attractive personality & stylish looks. So learn to value me!

Being a friend is not just sharing a joke, a conver........

Being a friend is not just sharing a joke, a conversation, a cup of coffee or a funny story. It means sharing an honest and true part of yourself.

A daily thought...

A daily thought...

A silent tear...

A Constant wish that u r near...

Words are few but thoughts r deep...

Memories of our frenship i'll always keep!!

Stars has 5 ends .....

Stars has 5 ends
Square has 4 ends
Trinagle has 3 ends
Line has 2 ends
but Circle of our friendship has no end...

FRiEND in different lanaguages...

FRiEND in different lanaguages...
Iranian - DOST
German - FREUND
Herbew - CHAVER
French - AMi
Pinoy - KAiBiGAN
Dutch - VREND
Mexican - AMiGO

For me.. just simply "YOU"

Good FRIENDS CaRE for each Other..

Good FRIENDS CaRE for each Other..
CLoSE Friends UNDERSTaND each Other...
and TRUE Friends STaY forever
beyond words,
beyond time...**

Friendship is not about finding similariti......

Friendship is not about finding similarities, it is about respecting differences. You are not my friend coz you are like me, but because i accept you and respect you the way you are

CM Chandy announces list of Congress Ministers

Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, May 21, 2011: The final list of Congress Ministers to UDF ministry has been announced by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at press meet held here on Saturday. KC Joseph, Aryadan Muhammad, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Adoor Prakash, AP Anil Kumar, CN Balakrishnan, K Babu, VS Shivakumar, PK Jayalakshmi will get ministerial berths.

The list of Congress Ministers was finalized after discussion held between Chief Minister Oommen Chnady and Congress president Sonia Gandhi at New Delhi on Friday. The official declaration on the Speaker post would be made tomorrow likely. The nine Congress Ministers will assume office after the swearing in ceremony on May 23rd, Chandy added.

Reporter Channel

Reports says The News Channel ” Reporter ” by MV Nikesh Mumar Started on 11th May 2011. 
Reporter will be launched under a new company called Indo-Asian News Channel. MT Vasudevan Nair is the Chairman of Reporter Channel.

Rajasthan Royals shown the door

Indore: Rajasthan Royals was officially shown the IPL exit after an ignominious defeat to Kochi Tuskers Kerala at the Holkar Stadium here on Sunday. Man-of-the-match Brad Hodge picked up four wickets for 13 as a cataclysmic batting effort saw Rajasthan ...


source:Hindu

IT@School FOSS ICT Resource DVD for High School teachers

Tvm: All the High School teachers in Kerala would be provided with FOSS based ICT Resource DVDs, prepared by IT@School Project, as part of implementing a complete ICT enabled educational system in the State. The Resource DVD package would consist of separate DVDs for IT@School Edu-Ubuntu and other ICT Resource contents.

The Resource DVD is designed in such a way that it would benefit not only the teachers who handles ICT, but other subject teachers also who could make use of the scope of ICT enabled teaching in their respective subjects. The Resource DVD is packed with several educational contents such as IT@School Edu-Ubuntu 10.04 Operating System, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Database applications, DTP, Graphics and Imaging software, Sound recording, Video editing and Animation packages and many more. The proprietary version of these software would have incurred a minimum cost of Rs.30,000/- in terms of License Fee.

The second DVD in the package comprises of a vast collection of software and modules required for educational activities. The contents of this DVD include Geogebra, PhET, Odacity, OpenShot, Periodic table, Kalcium etc and also a bunch of colage pictures which helps learning the ICT textbook etc. Apart from this, the DVD also contains Open Office templates, Audio-Video files of various formats, E-Textbooks, Teacher's handbook, Training modules etc. Both the DVDs are designed for easy installation by the user.

In a release, K Anvar Sadath, Executive Director, IT@School Project said, “The fact that we are releasing these DVDs under the Free Software license enables not simply teachers and students but also the general public an opportunity to copy, distribute and share the contents in the DVD and use it as they wish”.

The Resource DVD would be provided free to the 9th Standard teachers during their ICT training sessions. A total of 31,740 teachers from 2,670 High Schools of the State have already registered online for the training programme. As many as 6,800 teachers have been trained so far in as many as 260 training centres in the State. The new ICT textbook in Standard 9 is designed in such a way to help the students learn Sound recording, Video Editing and Animation processes easily using free software based applications, which otherwise is supposed to be a complicated task for students.

source:Kerala IT News