The quest-a thirst unquenchable..

Quest - a thrust unquestionable..

“You have given me deeper thirsting after life. Surely there is no greater gift to a man than that which turns all his aims into parching lips and all life into a fountain. And in this lies my honour and my reward, – That whenever I come to the fountain to drink I find the living water itself thirsty; it drinks me while I drink it.” – Khalil Gibran

Monthly Archive: December 2016

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curiosity corner / For members / pleasure of knowledge

5 Common Myths about the Brain

MYTH HUMANS USE ONLY 10 PERCENT OF THEIR BRAIN FACT The 10 percent myth (sometimes elevated to 20) is mere urban legend, one perpetrated by the plot of the 2011 movie Limitless, which pivoted around a wonder drug that endowed the protagonist with prodigious memory and analytical powers....

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For members

Something to ponder

Thought of the day Genius and Success full People do not Relax in Chairs, They Relax in Work, They Sleep with Dreams and Wake with Determination and Commitment… Have a wonderful day ahead…!!!

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english language lab-ell / Quizzes/tests / the quest academy-Quest e-Gurukulam

101 questions on English grammar-Quest ELL challenge 2016-Part 2_Grammar and general Usage

Another challenge to questers who have participated in ell challenge one.(Even those who could not take part in part one also is welcome). There are 101 simple questions ,You have to finish them correctly in minimum time(max. allowed time is 20 minutes). You may try more than one...

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Understanding CPU caching and performance=Re-posted from ars technica

Caching is one of the most important concepts in computer systems. Understanding how caching works is the key to understanding system performance on all levels. On a PC, caching is everywhere. We’ll focus our attention here on CPU-related cache issues; specifically, how code and data are cached for...

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pleasure of knowledge / View from Giants' shoulder

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Be Yourself

Neil deGrasse Tyson says “the greatest of people that have ever been in society, they were never versions of someone else. They were themselves.” [wpdevart_youtube width=”640″ height=”385″ autoplay=”0″ theme=”dark” loop_video=”0″ enable_fullscreen=”1″ show_related=”0″ show_popup=”0″ thumb_popup_width=”213″ thumb_popup_height=”128″ show_title=”0″ show_youtube_icon=”1″ show_annotations=”1″ show_progress_bar_color=”red” autohide_parameters=”1″ set_initial_volume=”true” initial_volume=”44″ disable_keyboard=”0″]BOkFfvTGuGk[/wpdevart_youtube] Transcript– I’ve had several people...

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For members / pleasure of knowledge / show case-technical

Zero days – Security leaks for sale (quest Sunday special)

The threat of compromised cyber security has become our planet’s new weapon of mass destruction. The documentary Zero Days explores the growing concern that the disintegration of online safety has set the stage for potential physical dangers as well. “Our entire power supply can be cut off,” a...

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curiosity corner / For members / pleasure of knowledge / show case-technical

Cyberbullies: A Killer Network(quest weekend special)

Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram make it possible for us to feel more globally connected than ever before. But for some, these platforms also represent a vicious breeding ground for the modern bully. Online taunts and shaming practices have resulted in an unprecedented number...