Go invisible with Gtalk ( Google Talk )

I know I know, this is a very old question but too many have asked me this question... How do I go Invisible on Gtalk???

Ha, pretty simple, this feature never existed when gtalk saw the light - its a new feature, okie.. no so new... anyways, heres how you go invisible..

1. Login into your GMail.

2. Check the for Sing into Gtalk option on the left side below the menu.

3. SingIn and the click on the dropdown just below the search, add, invite textbox.

4. And there you will find the option Invisible, thats it, you select that option and you become god. You can see everyone but no one can see you.

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Hell I already know this,
How can I go Invisible on
Desktop Gtalk... you know
the standalone Gtalk app-
lication??? How do I??
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ok ok, I understand your frustration.. invisible option is not yet provided on Gtalk Standalone/Desktop application.

High-Definition Television

High-definition television (HDTV) is a digital television broadcasting system with greater resolution than traditional television systems (NTSC -National Television System Committee, SECAM-Sequential Couleur Avec Memoire or Sequential Color with Memory, PAL-Phase Alternating Line). HDTV is digitally broadcast because digital television (DTV) requires less bandwidth if sufficient video compression is used.

HDTV sources

The rise in popularity of large screens and projectors has made the limitations of conventional Standard Definition TV (SDTV) increasingly evident. A HDTV compatible television set will not improve the quality of SDTV channels. To display a superior picture, high definition televisions require a High Definition (HD) signal. Typical sources of HD signals are as follows:

Over the air with an antenna. Most cities in the US with major network affiliates broadcast over the air in HD. To receive this signal a HD tuner is required. Most new high definition televisions have a HD tuner built in. For HDTV televisions without a built in HD tuner, a separate set-top HD tuner box can be rented from a cable or satellite company or purchased.

Cable television companies often offer HDTV broadcasts as part of their digital broadcast service. This is usually done with a set-top box or Cable CARD issued by the cable company. Alternatively one can usually get the network HDTV channels for free with basic cable by using a QAM tuner built into their HDTV or set-top box. Some cable carriers also offer HDTV on-demand playback of movies and commonly viewed shows.

Satellite-based TV companies, such as DirecTV and Dish Network (both in North America), Sky Digital (in the UK and Ireland), Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice (both in Canada) and NTV Plus (in Russia), offer HDTV to customers as an upgrade.

Video game systems, such as the Xbox, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, and digital set-top boxes that rely on an Internet connection, such as the Apple TV, can output a HD signal. The Xbox Live Marketplace, iTunes, and PlayStation Network services offer HD movies, TV shows, movie trailers, and clips for download, but at lower bit rates than Blu-ray or HD-DVD.

Most new computer graphics cards have either HDMI or DVI interfaces, which can be used to output images or video to a HDTV.

Two optical disc standards, Blu-ray Disc (25GB-50GB) and HD DVD (15GB-30GB), can provide enough digital storage to store hours of HD video content.

Economic Survey of India 2007

Below is link to some of the key challenges India needs to face in the run ..

http://www.oecd.org/document/5/0,3343,en_2649_201185_39428741_1_1_1_1,00.html

The economy is expected to grow by 8.7 percent this fiscal year, which ends March 31, slowing from 9.6 percent growth rate it achieved in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, its fastest expansion in nearly two decades, according to the government's annual Economic Survey, released Thursday.

The survey said that slowdown in economic growth is because of tighter monetary policy and a weakening global economy. To read more about this survey here is a brief report on Economic Survey of India 2007.

Multiple instances of Gtalk / Google Talk

For windows users...

I use google apps for my email and can chat on gtalk using my company email address. But then I have been avoiding as google talk (gtalk) allows only one instance of gtalk and since I currently use gmail account for chat, I didn't wanted to lose or rather make it painful for others to add me again and also remember to IM me on company account...

So, did a bit of research on how to run multiple instances of a application and figured out the solution.

Here follow this if you have two or more accounts of gtalk...

If you installed google talk to the default location, you can easily create a shortcut to this setting.

1. Right-click on the desktop
2. Select New
3. Select Shortcut
4. Paste this into the text box: "c:\program files\Google\Google talk\googletalk.exe" /nomutex
5. Click Next
6. Name it whatever: BlueCornea Talk Multiple, etc. (:P)
7. Click OK until you are done.

That's it. Click on the shortcut you just created to start another instance.

Google power point presentation

So, here it is...

The all new Google PowerPoint replica on web and they call it Google Presentation. Do you use Gmail? ok I know, who doesn't, its a great application, when you receive a .ppt file as attachment, gmail displays a small link beside the attachment which says "view presentation", click on that and you can see your presentation on a browser - exactly the way microsoft power point slide show works. But it did not let us create or share a ppt online TILL NOW.

YES, Google released the all new, loaded with features, with inbuilt themes, loaded into Google Docs, BRANDED GOOGLE PRESENTATION ... you can share the ppt with others, no more downloading and not being able to view if you don't have MS office, more than one user can edit it at the same time... this is awesome and I am loving it.

The best part, you can send this link to 100's of them and start a presentation... now every one can simultaneously communicate as they view the ppt using the similar to gtalk application inbuilt into google docs. Isn't this just what we need.

My Wish List for Google Presentation:

1. Provide a API so that we can integrate the same into our websites.
2. Let us create themes, a place where we can create themes and link to the users to can use them.
3. As you have already integrated group chat, integrating a voice would be gerat.. so that we can talk while presenting the same.


Do you have a wish list for Google presentation!! add it to the comments and I will pass it on to Google Guys. :)

Do Not Disturbe in INDIA

I can't sit down for dinner without having my phone ring a half-dozen times with stupid junk calls. From personal loans to life insurance, holiday discounts to club registrations, if someone's trying to sell it via telemarketer, they seem to think I'm a good target. How can I stop these calls?


Here is the solution!! From September 1st 2007 gov of India has launched this new bill where you can register with the your Telecom Service Provider to stop getting unsolicited calls.

Links to Mobile and Telecom Companies - Do Not Call / Disturb Registration Forms. Register with your respective service provider.

Bharti Airtel
BPL Mobile
Hutch
Idea Cellular
MTNL Delhi
MTNL Mumbai
Reliance Mobile
Tata Indicom Mobile
Spice Telecom Punjab
Spice Telecom Karnataka
Aircel Chennai
Aircel - Tamilnadu

BSNL users can SMS or call the Call center to register with the NDNC Registry

* To register with the National Do Not Call registry, simply send a SMS from your Mobile phone to 53733 with content DNC ACT.
* Customer Care - Call 1500


And then, finally, you can enjoy your dinner. :-)

Project Management Training (PMP) in Bangalore & Hyderabad

Workshop Overview

PMAC is proud to launch "Advanced Project Management Course, based on the Third Edition of PMBOK (r) Guide (commonly referred to as PMBOK Guide - 2004 edition) and provides dual advantage:1) This best global program on Project Management develops and enhances Project Management Competence by helping participants understand and master "PM Best Practices" for managing their projects effectively and thereby adding more value to their respective organizations and advancing in their careers. 2) This program is designed to lead the participants to an internationally recognized Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI (r)), USA. PMP (r) is a Certification commanding high repute world-wide and places you in good standing both as a Project Management Professional and career growth. Professionals possesing PMP Certification are preferred both by MNC CLIENTS and VENDOR ORGANIZTIONS. It evidences your solid grounding in Project Management Competence, and your enhanced capability to manage Projects Effectively! This Program meets the PMI requirement of 35 contact hours Project Management Education, which a PMP aspirant is required to obtain, prior to applying for the PMP (r) Certification examination. Being Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) accredited with the PMI(r), PMAC is an organization of choice among the discerning Project Managers, Systems Analysts, Quality Professionals, Team Leads, and Senior Management of scores of renowned organizations.

Who Should Attend

The target audience for the Program: 1) Professionals interested in pursuing the Project Management Professional [PMP]certification examination conducted by the PMI (r)2) Professionals desiring to acquire knowledge and skills based on PM Best Practices

Workshop Contents

The course has been desinged to ensure learning of Project Management Fundamenatls, 9 Knowledge Areas, 5 PM Process Groups comprising of 44 PM Process Groups in comformance with PMI Latest Standards (PMBOK(R)-@2004).

Course fee:

Rs 15,000/- per participant, plus 12.24% service tax
Discounts: 10% for a group of two, 15% for a group of three, 20% for a group of four and above.
The charges include training delivered by the accomplished instructor, course materials, 35 PDUs certificate and lunch, tea-snacks for all 4 days.

Date: [Four Day PMP Workshop :13,14,15,16 Oct `2007]

BANGALORE

At Hotel Atria,1 Palace Road, BANGALORE
TIMINGS : 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM

HYDERABAD

At Hotel Tureeya Grand,Lane Opp Lifestyle ,Begumpet ,
TIMINGS : 9.00 AM-6.00 PM

Registration procedure:

CORPORATE/Individual NOMINATIONS

For Registrations Contact :
Pranava
Program Manager,PMAC Global REP PMI USA
0 9849043420
040-27730210
[pranavalatha] AT [gmail]
[pranava] AT [pmaci.com]
PMAC R.E.P. PMI USA launches
PMI USA-Approved Advanced Project Management Course
In conformance with Latest PMI Standards!
PMBOK 2004, third edition
"35 Contact Hours Program"

Please send confirmation mail with your full name, address and contact numbers to register for the course to

Mail # [pranavalatha] [AT] [gmail]
Contact # 0 9849043420.