Of Exams and inverters

(For those who are not familiar, the picture to the left is a CMOS inverter and is equivalent to a NOT gate. Basically, it inverts the input signal.)

Nus exams are like CMOS inverters. Go in with high confidence, but during the operation discharged all my charges and pull my confidence signal down to ground. So end result is a low confidence level for the output.

Perhaps next time should try to go in with low confidence. Then I will be charged up and subsequently can pull my confidence signal up to Vdd. Then got high output. Perhaps my switching speed from low to high wasn't fast enough. Maybe i should have increased my width (W) and reduced my length (L), since t(PLH) is inversely proportional to (W/L). Ok I am losing it...

Of prime numbers

Question: How they prove that all odd integers higher than 2 are prime?

Mathematician: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, and by induction - every odd integer higher than 2 is a prime.

Physicist: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 is an experimental error, 11 is a prime,...

Engineer: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 is approximately a prime, 11 is a prime,...

Programmer: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 7 is a prime,...

Salesperson: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 -- we'll do for you the best we can,...

Computer Software Salesperson: 3 is prime, 5 is prime, 7 is prime, 9 will be prime in the next release,...

Biologist: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 -- results have not arrived yet,...

Advertiser: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 11 is a prime,...

Lawyer: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 -- there is not enough evidence to prove that it is not a prime,...

Accountant: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 is a prime, deducing 10% tax and 5% other obligations.

Statistician: Let's try several randomly chosen numbers: 17 is a prime, 23 is a prime, 11 is a prime...

Professor: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, and the rest are left as an exercise for the student.

Computational linguist: 3 is an odd prime, 5 is an odd prime, 7 is an odd prime, 9 is a very odd prime,...

Psychologist: 3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, 7 is a prime, 9 is a prime but is not consciously aware of it...

Firefox 2 and swift tab extension

Alright, I just installed firefox 2.0 a few days back (ok ok I know I am a bit slow, can’t really help it when there’s so much mugging to do). Waited so long cos have the same concern as Pandy with the extension upgrades; can’t survive without tab mixed plus ya know? Then, it took me so long to realize that the extension has been updated like since dunno when. Sheesh.

It’s definitely looking great so far, even came with a built-in session restore function which makes the session restore option in tab mixed plus useless. But, really, this function is wonderful as it allows you to restore an accidentally closed tab or just simply if you want to recall a previously closed tab; I uses this function very often.



One interesting and useful extension I discovered is swift tab extension. Ever thought of using keyboard short cuts to close one tab? Now you can! Even more useful, in my opinion, is the option to browse through tabs with just a hit (or two depending on how u define your short cut, yes you get to define it yourself!) on the keyboard and the browser switches to the next tab (or previous). Amazing, I say, for lazy people like myself who doesn’t quite like to stretch myself from my laid-back position to move that mouse. Or for on the go laptop folks who understandably don’t wish to maneuver that cursor using the touchpad.

More playing around with firefox2 after the exams. For now, its gotta be mugging and more mugging. Until then, cheerio.






Edit: My initial assumption that there was no shortcuts made for the close-current-tab function I was so fervently seeking for was corrected by Pandy. It's available in firefox itself, just that ignorant me dunno its existence. And cycling between tabs shortcut is also available in firefox 2.0 (not sure about pre-2.0, but who cares..). However, in case you like to define the shortcuts to your liking, then swift tab extension is the way to go; not really that troublesome to install another extension, although abit redundant lar..

Summary of the shortcuts:

Ctrl-F4: Close current tab
Ctrl-Tab: Cycle through tabs
Ctrl-#: Go to number# tab

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Mission briefing for operation final exam 2006

In view of the preparation of operation final exam 2006, counter-terrorist codename currytan shall hereby be briefed with the following instructions for the upcoming battle.

1) Operation Electronic devices
Mission code: EE2004
Mission time: 251106 1300 hrs

You are reminded to consume the cheese sausage semiconductor, preferably with the Gaussian surface (the roti), and try out the BJT (Brain-Book Judgmental Transfer) the night before the mission. Only your main assault rifle is allowed for this mission. As such, please do clean your rifle and pull through a few times with highlighters and pencils before attempting this mission. If the rife jammed during the mission, it could be disastrous. The previous 2 simulation battles have proved to be successful. But be reminded that this is no simulation! Do not underestimate the terrorists.

2) Operation Electronics
Mission code: EE2005
Mission time: 281106 0900 hrs

You do not have much experience of real battles for this type of mission. The 10 trainings have been great thus far, despite the excessive sacrifice of the cells. Be prepared, however, for ambush and surprise attacks, especially their leader Miller, always trying too hard to dominate but his effects are not always valid. You are allowed to bring in any type of weapons for the mission. Do bring a sniper rifle; it could be of great help. Sometimes it’s down to either you get it or you dun. But if you do get a clear shot, do not hesitate, aim for the head and bring it down.

3) Operation Nation building in Singapore
Mission code: SSA2204
Mission time: 291106 1300 hrs
Special: Escape mission

This is a special mission. There is no target to speak of; the only objective is to escape from the scene. No weapons are needed for this mission. Smoke grenades and flash bangs will be of great help in your escape. Be caution that you shall not be caught and be retained by the terrorist. Else, you shall bear all consequences and might have to redo the mission after being retain.

4) Operation Engineering electromagnetic
Mission code: EE2011
Mission time: 011206 0900 hrs

Terrorists have employed the help of a secret agent smith who is rumored to possess the ability of creating delusions to our warriors with weird circles and lines by means of a certain chart. But fear not, we have equipped ourselves with rulers and compasses to conquer this obstacle. Yet, more challengers lie ahead with complex numbers, integration and a whole bunch of electrostatics and magnetostatics lossless and lossy emission, reflecting and tranmitting all over the place. Your previous training of MA1506 and PC1432 will be of great help in this mission. If all else fails, spray your carbine and hope to hit some targets.

5) Operation Statistic and probability
Mission code: ST2334
Mission time: 041206 1700 hrs

Only a pistol with 2 clips is to be brought into the mission. I suggest getting a desert eagle for its superior firepower. Knowledge from F maths has been useful in your preparation for the 2 mini exercises and this final mission as well. Mission mates for this are rather friendly and less competitive. Just dun anyhow make careless or stupid mistake and this mission will be a breeze. Try to get a few head shots if possible.

6) Operation Understanding uncertainty and statistical thinking
Mission code: GEM2900
Mission time: 051206 1300 hrs

4 pistols with 2 clips each are allowed for this mission. Although the terrorists are rather weak in this mission, the rest of your mission mates are crazily skilled. So better get some shots before they end it all for you. 4 pistols really a bit too much, I thought last sem is only 2 pistols?

Final exams 2006

Yes, its the time of the year to mug once again for the final examinations which is now drawing so unwelcomingly near. Expect high inactivity from this blog and I shall take this opportunity to wish everyone attending this grand event of the year a very good luck or all the best if you dun believe in luck..