Microsoft's new ads simply rock. I love them! The best way they could have gotten back at Apple for those annoying "I am a Mac, I am a PC ads" was by playing down the cool side and playing up the functional and real side.
Windows has been the system of choice for numerous corporations and individuals for the past 20 so many years due to its functionality, power, and flexibility. And these ads reinforce how windows is connected to real people, not cool wannabees!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Google ad sense and the lemonade stand
So most of you must have noticed the new addition to the blog. The one on the top rightmost corner is called a lemonade stand (http://www.lemonade.com/). And the ads below that are the ubiquitous google adsense ads.
So why did I put these up? Don't worry, its not like I am going to quit my awesome job of being a graduate student based on the dollars that these ads are going to make me. The whole point of putting these on is to see how these adsense engines function. It is interesting to see how they function and how you can deal with them.
I really like the concept of google adsense. The ability to deliver targeted content to relevant users is an amazing innovation that has changed the way ads are delivered online. Google adsense is proven. THe lemonade stand on the other hand, I am a bit sceptical about. I like the concept of allowing users to recommend products to their friends and relations who are most likely to share the same demographical taste as the users. However, their prices are a bit high, so I think the whole stand serves more as an advertising platform for the company than a money making tool for the one who portrays it. If this is the case, then its a pretty smart business model, but will not be a sustainable one. We shall see....
But for now, go on ahead and enjoy the ads!
G
So why did I put these up? Don't worry, its not like I am going to quit my awesome job of being a graduate student based on the dollars that these ads are going to make me. The whole point of putting these on is to see how these adsense engines function. It is interesting to see how they function and how you can deal with them.
I really like the concept of google adsense. The ability to deliver targeted content to relevant users is an amazing innovation that has changed the way ads are delivered online. Google adsense is proven. THe lemonade stand on the other hand, I am a bit sceptical about. I like the concept of allowing users to recommend products to their friends and relations who are most likely to share the same demographical taste as the users. However, their prices are a bit high, so I think the whole stand serves more as an advertising platform for the company than a money making tool for the one who portrays it. If this is the case, then its a pretty smart business model, but will not be a sustainable one. We shall see....
But for now, go on ahead and enjoy the ads!
G
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Windows and flexibility
Did you know that windows live hotmail does not work with firefox 3 . It forces you to use the classic version! Apparently firefox claims that people over at hotmails side are aware and are working on the problem. I wonder what other microsoft products don't work on firefox.
The whole rating thing for music and photos in windows live does not work with any other third party software. i.e. rating for songs given using explorer options are not compatible with winamp, or itunes. Is windows trying to traverse the apple path of fierce self propagation and protectionism? As in, are they trying to force users to use windows media player? IF they are, then that will be bad for them, its too late for one, and Apple is better at it.
MS Windows should try to stick to its ability to offer flexibility and be done with it! The flexibility that windows offers is their major strong point, in fact it is their market edge.
Software companies are really trying to carve and forcefully retain their own consumer base nowadays. It leaves us users feeling powerless and extremly annoyed!
The whole rating thing for music and photos in windows live does not work with any other third party software. i.e. rating for songs given using explorer options are not compatible with winamp, or itunes. Is windows trying to traverse the apple path of fierce self propagation and protectionism? As in, are they trying to force users to use windows media player? IF they are, then that will be bad for them, its too late for one, and Apple is better at it.
MS Windows should try to stick to its ability to offer flexibility and be done with it! The flexibility that windows offers is their major strong point, in fact it is their market edge.
Software companies are really trying to carve and forcefully retain their own consumer base nowadays. It leaves us users feeling powerless and extremly annoyed!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
New email domains from yahoo
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2008/06/16/daily53.html
Yahoo launches two new user domains, @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com
They claim that this will finally help people get rid of awkard email ids like kinky88@....com and allow them to choose their own emails.
I am just trying to better understand what this is going to offer the consumer. If the main purpose is to allow you to choose the right name then wouldn't an aliasing function work better? I.e. a function that aliases your email to a different, a little bit better email address. I hope yahoo incorporates a sync function for syncing the old address with the new one, or atleast a forwarding function.
Its also interesting to see that yahoo used ymail which is similar in essense to gmail and rocketmail, which sounds kinda like hotmail. I personally think that rocketmail is so "yesterday". But thats me.
Yahoo launches two new user domains, @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com
They claim that this will finally help people get rid of awkard email ids like kinky88@....com and allow them to choose their own emails.
I am just trying to better understand what this is going to offer the consumer. If the main purpose is to allow you to choose the right name then wouldn't an aliasing function work better? I.e. a function that aliases your email to a different, a little bit better email address. I hope yahoo incorporates a sync function for syncing the old address with the new one, or atleast a forwarding function.
Its also interesting to see that yahoo used ymail which is similar in essense to gmail and rocketmail, which sounds kinda like hotmail. I personally think that rocketmail is so "yesterday". But thats me.
Monday, June 16, 2008
An excellent report by the RAND corporation on "US competitiveness in Science and Technology"
Executive summary:
The RAND report analyzes demographical data relating to the US technical occupations and academia acquired over years. The main intent of the report is to enlighten the reader of the current state of US competitiveness in the field of science and technology. This includes, academia, IT industry, engineering industry, and other science related fields. The report claims that US has not lost its edge in technological competitiveness, although other major players like India and China have emerged in the past. It also asserts that the ability of the US to attract and retain foreign talent in these fields have greatly supported its success. It indicates that in order for US to remain competitive in these fields, it must continue to foster top quality science and technology education at home, as well as augment its ability to attract and retain foreign talent.
Executive summary:
The RAND report analyzes demographical data relating to the US technical occupations and academia acquired over years. The main intent of the report is to enlighten the reader of the current state of US competitiveness in the field of science and technology. This includes, academia, IT industry, engineering industry, and other science related fields. The report claims that US has not lost its edge in technological competitiveness, although other major players like India and China have emerged in the past. It also asserts that the ability of the US to attract and retain foreign talent in these fields have greatly supported its success. It indicates that in order for US to remain competitive in these fields, it must continue to foster top quality science and technology education at home, as well as augment its ability to attract and retain foreign talent.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Change is: Delta
Had the opportunity to travel Delta this weekend on my way to NY. The company simply defines change. A company that was declared bankrupt not too long ago, is re-emerging, and with a bang! A new face for delta, with a fresh, young, dynamic attitude.
Everything has changed, the way the aircrafts are scheduled and turned around, in flight service, destinations served, and even the in flight safety video. Thats what I really liked by the way, the in-flight safety video, it was great, something different than the million others you see every time. Refreshing and very very very American. The highlight is clearly the flight attendant doing the presentation waving her finger in front of the camera while saying "smoking, is not allowed..."
The voice used is fresh and young, it has the feel of meaning business, but at the same time its very friendly.
here's the official link to the video: http://blog.delta.com/2008/02/20/world-premiere-deltas-new-in-flight-safety-video/
The other thing thats awesome about delta right now is there online booking system and best price guarantee. Basically, delta will guarantee the best price on any of their tickets when you buy them online from delta.com, this means customers don't have to go surfing about the internet in search of deals. Underlying of course is a simple pricing policy and a transparent marketing philosophy. They are not the first ones in the world to use this kind of a system. Air France was one of the leaders, but Delta is one of the first airline in the US to use this system. Direct from the retailer always works best!
Delta is flying forward, and in a very American way, with energy, entrepreneurism, gusto, and ofcourse a customer friendly attitude.
Everything has changed, the way the aircrafts are scheduled and turned around, in flight service, destinations served, and even the in flight safety video. Thats what I really liked by the way, the in-flight safety video, it was great, something different than the million others you see every time. Refreshing and very very very American. The highlight is clearly the flight attendant doing the presentation waving her finger in front of the camera while saying "smoking, is not allowed..."
The voice used is fresh and young, it has the feel of meaning business, but at the same time its very friendly.
here's the official link to the video: http://blog.delta.com/2008/02/20/world-premiere-deltas-new-in-flight-safety-video/
The other thing thats awesome about delta right now is there online booking system and best price guarantee. Basically, delta will guarantee the best price on any of their tickets when you buy them online from delta.com, this means customers don't have to go surfing about the internet in search of deals. Underlying of course is a simple pricing policy and a transparent marketing philosophy. They are not the first ones in the world to use this kind of a system. Air France was one of the leaders, but Delta is one of the first airline in the US to use this system. Direct from the retailer always works best!
Delta is flying forward, and in a very American way, with energy, entrepreneurism, gusto, and ofcourse a customer friendly attitude.
Monday, May 05, 2008
अब हीन्दी में ब्लॉग कीजीये
This thing is really easy, its so easy to convert roman to Hindi! Great, here goes:
कैदे हयाते बंदोगम असल में दोनों एक हैं
मौत सें पहले आदमी गम से नजात पाएं क्यों
-मीर्ज़ा असदुल्ला खान गालीब
For those not gifted with Devnagari, this is a sher by Gaalib, its literal translation is (for I am not fit for a poetic translation)
prison of life and the life sentence are in reality one
before death why should man be exempt from woe?
कैदे हयाते बंदोगम असल में दोनों एक हैं
मौत सें पहले आदमी गम से नजात पाएं क्यों
-मीर्ज़ा असदुल्ला खान गालीब
For those not gifted with Devnagari, this is a sher by Gaalib, its literal translation is (for I am not fit for a poetic translation)
prison of life and the life sentence are in reality one
before death why should man be exempt from woe?
The philosophy of "Harry Potter"
To the well organized mind, death is just the next big adventure.
- Albus Dumbledore, in J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
"AGONIES OF CONNECTION
- How a new government in the US may affect India"
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080428/jsp/opinion/story_9187038.jsp
The article talks about the coming changes in the US political scene and how that may affect India. One point it mentions is that our IT flow of income may die down if the US politicians really take a very hard conservative stance. This admittedly is not very likely, often promises made in campaigns are carefully reworded to allow for loop holes, however, in case it does, and in any case it does not, we as nation that boasts as highly trained personnel as its main export need to consider how we can survive if tomorrow the external demand for our export weakens.
The article calls out for alternate economical means that we need to invest in so that we can go forward in the future. Apart from general infrastructural reforms I think the biggest reform that we need is to integrate a culture of excellence that through quantitative incentives encourages technological growth through research and development. That is, we need to invest in a univeristy/ private research system that finds, hires, and retains quality talent and encourages them through global incentives (like money, publicity i.e. participation in global conferences, highest quality research infrastructure, and respect) to progress our technological capability through research. And what do you know, the base infrastructure for this is already present in India, think of NAL, NCL, ISRO, IUACCA and other such labs. A couple of things that could be done is that these labs could be linked centrally somehow (atleast NAL and ISRO and IUACCA should be) and need to be linked to global platforms such as global universities and a stronger presence in reputed globally visible journals in the field. This will allow easy transition of technology between the labs, and a platform for maximizing gains from shoot off technology. Another thing that could be done is to encourage a culture of patents.
Putting a strong emphasis on growing our home capabilities in nurturing and keeping the best talent is what I think is important. What say?
- How a new government in the US may affect India"
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080428/jsp/opinion/story_9187038.jsp
The article talks about the coming changes in the US political scene and how that may affect India. One point it mentions is that our IT flow of income may die down if the US politicians really take a very hard conservative stance. This admittedly is not very likely, often promises made in campaigns are carefully reworded to allow for loop holes, however, in case it does, and in any case it does not, we as nation that boasts as highly trained personnel as its main export need to consider how we can survive if tomorrow the external demand for our export weakens.
The article calls out for alternate economical means that we need to invest in so that we can go forward in the future. Apart from general infrastructural reforms I think the biggest reform that we need is to integrate a culture of excellence that through quantitative incentives encourages technological growth through research and development. That is, we need to invest in a univeristy/ private research system that finds, hires, and retains quality talent and encourages them through global incentives (like money, publicity i.e. participation in global conferences, highest quality research infrastructure, and respect) to progress our technological capability through research. And what do you know, the base infrastructure for this is already present in India, think of NAL, NCL, ISRO, IUACCA and other such labs. A couple of things that could be done is that these labs could be linked centrally somehow (atleast NAL and ISRO and IUACCA should be) and need to be linked to global platforms such as global universities and a stronger presence in reputed globally visible journals in the field. This will allow easy transition of technology between the labs, and a platform for maximizing gains from shoot off technology. Another thing that could be done is to encourage a culture of patents.
Putting a strong emphasis on growing our home capabilities in nurturing and keeping the best talent is what I think is important. What say?
Monday, April 28, 2008
It will be time soon for the "mother of all defence deals"
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Raag Jog
Nothing like a lazy Saturday morning and the enchantment of Rag Jog. A long time it has been since I have heard this particular rendition of Rag Jog and Sohni by Ustad Rashid Khan. The melody is amazing, Rashid Khan puts his life into the Raga, it comes alive from the first taan. The cresecendo simly builds untill is almost unbearable, the morning turns slowly into the day, and for that one moment I feel that nothing else matters. Let the challenges come, for like the complex multiplex of swaras life too is about putting your life into it...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
why the US needs more H1B visas
The US needs talented workers, and that is the truth. US has always been a talent driven economy, that is the reason why the US has been a leader in technology, business, and engineering related work. It is the absolute talent of the US workforce that has lead to the current lead that US has in the IT industry.
Anyone who claims that this would not have been possible without foreign talent is fooling himself. A visit to any office of one of these Multi National Companies would be enough to show really how diverse (including foreign nationals) the workforce is. Diversity has been carefully nurtured by the leading companies in the US and worldwide, because diversity breeds innovation and trust, both of which are fundamental to business growth.
The need of foreign talent is quiet independent of US borne talent, it has nothing to do with importing cheap labor, and has everything to do with importing talent and encouraging growth.
If US companies wanted cheap labor they have better alternatives than wasting time and money on getting expensive foreign labor, they can just outsource the jobs abroad!
Foreign workers who are invited to work in the US actually cost more to the companies, for example a consultant of foreign origin is paid 1.2 times more than a local worker. Add to this the costs associated with getting the visas processed and the cost associated with waiting for the employee to actually get to his work due to the visa regulations.
Then why do American companies keep wanting more and more foreign born labor? It is because local talent is lacking, and because they need to have workers from economies where they wish to operate. In todays global world, these multinational companies cannot hope to sell there product globally if they do not have a global workforce.
Furthermore, a foreign worker in the US is actually good for the US economy, especially in its stagnant time. At the end of the day, the foreign worker has to live in the US, so he has to spend money in the US, which puts the money he earns right back into the economy. Moreover, as a recent entrant to the country, the foreign worker is more likely to spend money on getting settled, i.e. buying consumer electronics, houses, and automobiles, injecting money into these trailing economies. Furthermore, the foreign worker pays exactly the same taxes (if not more) as every other US resident, which puts money back into the tax system, the foreign worker is required to pay into the social security system although he is not eligible for social security himself. So having a foreign worker abound is in no way hurtful to the economy.
The jobs that foreign workers take are such that no satisfactory US national has been found to perform that job, in fact that is one of the requirements of the H1-B visa, so it is quiet illogical to say that foreign workers take away US jobs. In this retrograde times for the US economy, there is a severe need of talented labor that is targeted towards a specific task. And if that labor is not available locally, US companies have to get it from abroad, if they are stopped from doing this, the only thing that is going to happen is that the jobs are going to go overseas, which will remove jobs perhaps permanently from the US soils.
The truth of the matter is that US is can no longer sustain the technological lead of the 80s, and the 90s. The rest of the world has caught up, and if the US wants to maintain its advantage of an early start and a fantastic university education system, it has to rely on attracting and retaining foreign talent. That is the only way forward in an increasingly global economy.
Anyone who claims that this would not have been possible without foreign talent is fooling himself. A visit to any office of one of these Multi National Companies would be enough to show really how diverse (including foreign nationals) the workforce is. Diversity has been carefully nurtured by the leading companies in the US and worldwide, because diversity breeds innovation and trust, both of which are fundamental to business growth.
The need of foreign talent is quiet independent of US borne talent, it has nothing to do with importing cheap labor, and has everything to do with importing talent and encouraging growth.
If US companies wanted cheap labor they have better alternatives than wasting time and money on getting expensive foreign labor, they can just outsource the jobs abroad!
Foreign workers who are invited to work in the US actually cost more to the companies, for example a consultant of foreign origin is paid 1.2 times more than a local worker. Add to this the costs associated with getting the visas processed and the cost associated with waiting for the employee to actually get to his work due to the visa regulations.
Then why do American companies keep wanting more and more foreign born labor? It is because local talent is lacking, and because they need to have workers from economies where they wish to operate. In todays global world, these multinational companies cannot hope to sell there product globally if they do not have a global workforce.
Furthermore, a foreign worker in the US is actually good for the US economy, especially in its stagnant time. At the end of the day, the foreign worker has to live in the US, so he has to spend money in the US, which puts the money he earns right back into the economy. Moreover, as a recent entrant to the country, the foreign worker is more likely to spend money on getting settled, i.e. buying consumer electronics, houses, and automobiles, injecting money into these trailing economies. Furthermore, the foreign worker pays exactly the same taxes (if not more) as every other US resident, which puts money back into the tax system, the foreign worker is required to pay into the social security system although he is not eligible for social security himself. So having a foreign worker abound is in no way hurtful to the economy.
The jobs that foreign workers take are such that no satisfactory US national has been found to perform that job, in fact that is one of the requirements of the H1-B visa, so it is quiet illogical to say that foreign workers take away US jobs. In this retrograde times for the US economy, there is a severe need of talented labor that is targeted towards a specific task. And if that labor is not available locally, US companies have to get it from abroad, if they are stopped from doing this, the only thing that is going to happen is that the jobs are going to go overseas, which will remove jobs perhaps permanently from the US soils.
The truth of the matter is that US is can no longer sustain the technological lead of the 80s, and the 90s. The rest of the world has caught up, and if the US wants to maintain its advantage of an early start and a fantastic university education system, it has to rely on attracting and retaining foreign talent. That is the only way forward in an increasingly global economy.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Save the Turtles, and still have the Port I say
The following letter (which I wrote) is regarding http://www.greenpeace.org/india/turtles/why-save-turtles
Apparently Tata is building a port at Dhamra which would affect the local sea life there adversly, especially the Turtles. Green peace is urging Tata to move, I am taking a different stand. I am urging Tata to set a trend in India where industrialization and nature can indeed co-exist.
Dear Mr.Tata,
I am writing to express my opinion about the Dhamra port project planned by the Tata group and the Larsen and Tubro group of companies. I am writinig becuase I think that the Dhamra project may prove to be an excellent platform for India's leading companies to showcase their dedication to a developed and sustainable India.
Solid infrastructure is imperative to India's growth. I am sure that when Tata and Larsen and Tubro chose the Dhamra coast as the location for the new port, you had nothing but sustainable growth on your mind. Building new infrastructure is certainly the right way to proceed in the direction of growth, but doing so with unison in the effect of the growth on nature is the right way to sustainable growth. The environmental impact of infrastructural growth needs be carefully analyzed and all threats even the most remote, must be rigorously addressed. Only then can sustainability in growth be guaranteed.
What then is the way forward. Clearly the first choice according to me would always be to relocate to a site which poses no direct threat to the environment. I understand however, that this may not always be possible. What then should the company do.
I think the answer is rather simple, if a port must be built then it must be built, however it need not be built in such a way that it threatens the environment. Consider the Car plant of Subaru in Lafayette, Indiana, United states (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru). This is the only plant in the world that is a certified wild life habitat. A living proof of the fact that technology, and also industry can co-exist with nature.
As a global leader Tata is well positioned to leverage its world class talent pool to develop design methods for port development that do not threaten the environment, and specifically the turtles that share the coast with us. It is certainly worth the while to invest money and effort in coming up with ways of having the port at the same location but not threatening the ocean life. I think such an effort would be as commendable as Tata's dedication to the environmentally friendly Air powered car. I think the Dhamra port project would be an excellent opportunity for the Tata group to lay the foundation of tomorrows India. An Industrialized nation that at the same time is in touch with its environment.
I ernestly urge you to take on this challenge with all your might. Let us spear head the new industrial revolution, let us show the world that nature and industrialization can indeed co-exist.
Girish Chowdhary
Atlanta USA.
Apparently Tata is building a port at Dhamra which would affect the local sea life there adversly, especially the Turtles. Green peace is urging Tata to move, I am taking a different stand. I am urging Tata to set a trend in India where industrialization and nature can indeed co-exist.
Dear Mr.Tata,
I am writing to express my opinion about the Dhamra port project planned by the Tata group and the Larsen and Tubro group of companies. I am writinig becuase I think that the Dhamra project may prove to be an excellent platform for India's leading companies to showcase their dedication to a developed and sustainable India.
Solid infrastructure is imperative to India's growth. I am sure that when Tata and Larsen and Tubro chose the Dhamra coast as the location for the new port, you had nothing but sustainable growth on your mind. Building new infrastructure is certainly the right way to proceed in the direction of growth, but doing so with unison in the effect of the growth on nature is the right way to sustainable growth. The environmental impact of infrastructural growth needs be carefully analyzed and all threats even the most remote, must be rigorously addressed. Only then can sustainability in growth be guaranteed.
What then is the way forward. Clearly the first choice according to me would always be to relocate to a site which poses no direct threat to the environment. I understand however, that this may not always be possible. What then should the company do.
I think the answer is rather simple, if a port must be built then it must be built, however it need not be built in such a way that it threatens the environment. Consider the Car plant of Subaru in Lafayette, Indiana, United states (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru). This is the only plant in the world that is a certified wild life habitat. A living proof of the fact that technology, and also industry can co-exist with nature.
As a global leader Tata is well positioned to leverage its world class talent pool to develop design methods for port development that do not threaten the environment, and specifically the turtles that share the coast with us. It is certainly worth the while to invest money and effort in coming up with ways of having the port at the same location but not threatening the ocean life. I think such an effort would be as commendable as Tata's dedication to the environmentally friendly Air powered car. I think the Dhamra port project would be an excellent opportunity for the Tata group to lay the foundation of tomorrows India. An Industrialized nation that at the same time is in touch with its environment.
I ernestly urge you to take on this challenge with all your might. Let us spear head the new industrial revolution, let us show the world that nature and industrialization can indeed co-exist.
Girish Chowdhary
Atlanta USA.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Quals, life, and 42
You know, if the answer to everything is 42, why really bother?
Well, just as Douglous put it, You still don't know the question. That's why.
I spent most of my waking (and a lot of the sleeping) time in the last three months studying for the quals. For those of you who don't know what Quals are, I envy your quals less haven of earthly pleasure. Those of you who do, I am pretty sure have at some point have gone through it. Well, in the Layman's words, quals are those exams which people who are going to grad school all fret about and apparently feel compelled to still take while no clear benifit is seen. In a sense the Layman would be right, there is no clear benefit to be seen from passing the quals (or as some would say, in going to grad school itself), it doesn't really get you graduated, people spend years after the quals working on their research in order to graduate. All it does, is that the mighty overlords of academia allow you to be happily bound in their service for a bunch of more years in order to pursue a PhD. If you fail the quals (twice) you are set free from the bounds, deemed fit for the real world, and thrown into it.
Alas, I am unfit for the real world, a lot of time have I to be spent in low paid graduate assitanceships to study for the quals it seems. For I have passed them and been deemed to be bound...
Where is the benefit you ask, why write this post, why force yourself to be confined in a room with two professors for 55 minutes thrice in a day you say. All that I will splutter in my complete state of utter exhaustion is that you have asked the right question.
The answer of course, is still 42.
Well, just as Douglous put it, You still don't know the question. That's why.
I spent most of my waking (and a lot of the sleeping) time in the last three months studying for the quals. For those of you who don't know what Quals are, I envy your quals less haven of earthly pleasure. Those of you who do, I am pretty sure have at some point have gone through it. Well, in the Layman's words, quals are those exams which people who are going to grad school all fret about and apparently feel compelled to still take while no clear benifit is seen. In a sense the Layman would be right, there is no clear benefit to be seen from passing the quals (or as some would say, in going to grad school itself), it doesn't really get you graduated, people spend years after the quals working on their research in order to graduate. All it does, is that the mighty overlords of academia allow you to be happily bound in their service for a bunch of more years in order to pursue a PhD. If you fail the quals (twice) you are set free from the bounds, deemed fit for the real world, and thrown into it.
Alas, I am unfit for the real world, a lot of time have I to be spent in low paid graduate assitanceships to study for the quals it seems. For I have passed them and been deemed to be bound...
Where is the benefit you ask, why write this post, why force yourself to be confined in a room with two professors for 55 minutes thrice in a day you say. All that I will splutter in my complete state of utter exhaustion is that you have asked the right question.
The answer of course, is still 42.
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