Semester 8 Aftermath!

Hi all!
Wishing you a Happy New Year 2012!
This is my first post this year, I guess, so, there's no harm in wishing late! Better late than never, they say! :)
And to all those who are not from SRM and other elderly people, I have finished my last semester exams. You can call me 'Engineer' now...! Just project work remains. But for that, I am almost done. Well, ALMOST!


These are really tricky times, REALLY bizarre periods! Life goes so smooth till you suddenly end up with these bloated times which are in such stark contrast with the times you were experiencing for the past three-and-a-half years or so.
Placements - done!
Exams - done!
Project - will be done!
Higher studies - not yet decided! This is not the time to decide. Let results come!
Farewell - done!
What else is left in our college life?
I am not reviling the finishing of semester 8 exams. People just get confused what to do!
I asked my friend... "What are you going to do this month?" He said, "I can play games! Mother can't stop me from anything now! No one can question me!" "Fair enough" I thought. Can't blame him. Lamentations of a beautiful mind!

I can't do that, I am not him. I inquired another one. "There's no way I am studying more! B.Tech was just possible; can't do more!" Yeah Yeah... Of course! It was tough! Can't damn him either. Well done mate!


Life's not that tough for SRMites who got placed in Accenture. They have some odd four-lettered program (HSIP / HSFP I am not sure, who cares?) starting soon. "The American mindset cannot change! They never paid a penny for conducting classes in SRM!"


I asked a girl this time. She said "I don't know. I am placed. But not sure if I will join..." Well well, they can SIT at home. That's an additional option they have. They don't get the bread after all! They have all the time in the world. The queer difference is that, this is an OPTION for them. For boys, this isn't! (I know I know...)


Some people have already applied and achieved MS seats. Fortunate people, they can take rest for some four months without the slightest feeling of guilt! They deserve it after all!


Some wrote CAT, only to see CAT pounce on them like the shrill TIGER! They are still there! Bad rememberings for some!


Whatever it is, some people cannot study Computer Science any more (This may include me... sometime)! Still, we become anaemic you see! It's hard to put time to good use at all times!
Most of the time, we sit in front of the computer with austere faces thinking what to do. Mostly facebook, gmail, FIFA, that's all! We easily become loungers in the afternoons! Text someone, no replies. So... sleep! Wake up in the evenings, tea or coffee or Milo. Come back to computer again. Sleep. Dinner. Sleep. Oh yeah 24 hours... See you tomorrow!


One odd morning, a friend calls and wants a get-together. Why not? That's the only exception to the routine we may get! And after that, the tape recorder plays again!


Don't think; feel, says Bruce Lee. True, just enjoy the moment! Don't think too much. Sing a song, watch a movie, play hard. After all, we pushed a mountain for four years in a row. I repeat, IN A ROW!


Long live engineers!
"One small extension after our names;
 A giant leap for our lives!!!"


ak :)

MGR ERA.....IS IT STILL???

                  MGR still lives in the heart of people... This is evident from the fact that his birthday is celebrated even in the present date with much grandeur and offerings to the needy people by his fans and fan clubs. Its known to all that he is the un-disputed and un-crowned king of the people's rule of his age. Still that type of rule in which people had more faith and power in the government is not been established yet. One should also remember that today is the birthday of the real superstar who is born on 17/01/1917 .

                 Still he rules the people's heart and that is evident in the ADMK party's election canvas time. The main thing ADMK had promised to the people was that to establish a rule as like MGR. I could also notice in many areas today that his birthday is being celebrated like the famous festival. The people from all the creeds of the city celebrated by distributing sweets the passers- by, tied his photo printed plastic garlands around the streets where they reside, and in some places there were annadhanams(free food) to the poor people. Also one should note another interesting factor. Its the fan clubs which were established at his times is functioning still in every part of Tamil Nadu to do these jobs. This was evident when there was re-releases of his yester-year films in the chennai multiplexes which was booked to house full shows for around a week. This appears to be an unachieveable and impossible target for today's modern day heroes. Exactly a month before Rajnikanth birthday was celebrated but not even at this scale. I can also say that no other actor in tamil nadu enjoys such a grandeur even after his death more than 20years back. MGR is truly a people's actor and deity who lives in the people's heart in Tamil Nadu. Such a love will always perish and make him to live much more in the heart's of the people even after many more years to come.
                Recently i came across an article in newspaper that the newly formed Government's Cabinet Ministers were having ring tones and caller tunes from MGR's yester-year hit films and they say its their turn to show their respect and rememberance to the ADMK party's founder. His film CD's are also a hit in the market. This makes us to come to a conclusion that he is remembered and respected by every man who adored his acting - On screen performance and his ruling style - Off the stage and screen.

These are the photos i took while i travelled to and from the college... so couldn't remember what place it is:)

This song "Thaayillaamal Naanillai", highligting Mother's dignity, specially for Makkal Thilagam, from the movie "ADIMAI PENN" written by Kavignar Vaali and the music scored by Thirai Isai Thilagam K.V.Mahadevan and sung by T.M.Soundararajan is dedicated to our Makkal Thilagam in the eve of His 95th Birth Anniversary.

Awesome Sites About Old School Cartoons

With the advent of Pixar and other computer generated animation studios, the art of ink-and-paper animation is quickly becoming a relic. For generations of kids, however, these cartoons were a Saturday morning ritual that couldn’t be skipped. Each decade came with its own specific style of cartoon, from the animal antics of early Disney to the superhero craze of the 1980′s.  If you’re feeling nostalgic, here are ten great sites dedicated to the cartoons we all grew up with.

Credit: Disney

1. Old-Cartoons.Com – Few sites can rival the exhaustive resources of this site; links to related shopping, background information and video clips from hundreds of old school animated series place Old-Cartoons.Com at the top of the heap.
2. RetroStatic.Com – Not just limited to the cartoons intros we knew and loved in the 80′s and 90′s, RetroStatic.com is also home to rare commercials and a discussion forum.
3. 80sCartoons.Net – The mission statement of 80sCartoons states that, “Our objective is to archive cartoon information-television series, specials, animated films, straight-to-video cartoons-everything created in the 80′s.”
4. TheGreat70s.com – Each click of the “Watch Another Cartoon” button randomly generates a new clip to the embedded Hulu.Com link, keeping users guessing about which ‘toon they’ll see next.
5. Cartoon-Factory.Com – Interested in collecting cels from your favorite vintage cartoons? Cartoon Factory should top your list, as it’s the largest selection on the web. Thorough explanations of animation terms, tips on caring for your valuable investments and appraisal services can all be found here.
6. HBShows.com – Dedicated to everything Hanna Barbera, HBShows houses a database of cartoons and interesting facts about the dozens of classic Hanna Barbera titles.
7. CartoonBrew.Com – Detailing the animation industry from its infancy to today’s trends, Cartoon Brew is sure to be a favorite among animation aficionados.
8. BCBD.Com – The Big Cartoon Database also ranks among the online heavyweights in the classic animation department, with a directory that lists several thousand titles. Sections are broken down by studio, making the site a browsing dream. Among the offerings are gems from Fleischer Studios, the early-era Disney rival behind classics such as Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor and Gabby. Prepare to spend hours perusing the links, because BCDB is definitely addictive.
9. KidsWB.Com – This Warner Brothers site offers a ton of streaming Looney Tunes and other vintage WB titles for your nostalgic enjoyment, including a dedicated section for fans of the various incarnations of Scooby-Doo and his cohorts.
10. YouTube.Com – While certainly not limited to cartoons, this video sharing giant has enough vintage cartoon episodes to keep viewers entertained for hours. A simple search of your favorite retro title will net dozens of results. Suggestions can often remind you of titles long-forgotten, rekindling Saturday morning memories.

In addition to these sites, there are scores of discussion forum communities, blogs and micro-blogs with an emphasis on the animation of years gone by. While I personally prefer www.cartoon-online.com where you could find many cartoons which were telecasted in our childhood :) Valuable sources for emerging sites and links to memorabilia marketplaces, these communities are a must-visit for the true cartoon connoisseur.