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New Rubiks Cube

Yesterday I went for the movie Hancock and I was only able to get the tickets for the evening show, We were there in afternoon itself. So we went to nearby Crosswords nearby

Then I saw, they were selling rubik’s cube. It has been a long time since I touched it. So I bought myself a Rubik’s Cube (Original from Rubiks.com, my first one) and It cost me around Rs 225.

Also few must be knowing that around 2 weeks back Rubik’s Cube was celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Check out some cool ads for Rubik cube.

25 years and still going

25 years and still going

Today, I also found some creative ads related to Rubik’s cube via Toxel.com

So I have the new cube now, which is much better (smoother) compared to ones i previously had. I hope to improve upon my timing now.

And about the movie, Hancock, it wasn’t worth the hype created. though Will Smith rocked as always.

happy cubing !!

Also check: Rubik Cube Timer, My Rubik Page

July 14, 2008 | Filed Under puzzle | 1 Comment

Evolution of a blogger

It has been almost 3 year, When I started blogging. Looking back to see how my blogging style has changed, change in content of blog post or change in my motivation for blogging to sum up how I am evolved as a blogger. First I’ll tell you how my reasoning behind blogging has changed:

Why do I Blog ?

Because I wanted to blog, seeing so many on internet.
Then as catalog of stuff I’m doing, for me and may be for others to know.
And with time it changed to showcasing what I like, what I’m doing, sharing tips and then taking readers opinion, discussing with them. (at leasts thats the aim)

In all above cases common things can be to pass time and share experience plus along with we are (I am) also always looking for recognition and admiration.

And about change in my blog content:

May 2005, Posted some pictures, wanted to avoid much writing.
June 2005, Just write about your projects, so that you don’t have to dwell for blog content.
November 2005, You try to write some good posts(Solving Rubik’s Cube, Speed up firefox) but you end with posts like Unnatural laws whose content is generally a email forward or similar.
February 2006, You try your best looking for good content to post but most of post were result of “submit to blog” button on digg.
July 2006, Most of blog post consists of linking to stories of others blogs or quoting parts of posts from other blogs.
September 2006, Now blog posts are mixture of posts from above categories.
January 2007, Now You are improving with some good posts (sharing knowledge firefox: about pages). Also tried covering some events in IITB (Techfest 2007: Feeding the Fish, Creative Commons, India launched on 26th Jan at IIT Bombay)
Then there is also a time when you stop blogging for some time (for me this hibernation period was from May 2007 to Nov 2007)
Decemeber 2008, January 2008: You are trying to get back in form and you want to write good posts now)
February 2008, Some good posts which includes what new you tried Adobe AIR: Web to Desktop, Trying hands on Google gadgets) or tips you want to share(Google movie search tricks).
Now I feel, I have a good enough blog which people (atleast some) want to read. And I’m always ready to try, explore new things and share with my viewers and always waiting for there feedback. (Check my posts for this month)

In all these time periods you will always have some good posts and some just blog posts.

Share with your motivation behind blogging and how you pick up content for your blog. I’m not a good writer (I try to share mostly technical, geeky stuff through my blog) so any suggestion/feedback to writing style are always welcome.

May 20, 2008 | Filed Under blog, listing | 3 Comments

Adobe AIR: Web to Desktop

Past few days, I have came across Adobe AIR through digg, techmeme, delicious and so today i thought i should try this. Adobe AIR lets us their existing web development skills in HTML, AJAX, Flash and Flex to build and deploy rich Internet applications to the desktop. For Application development you will need two things:

Adobe AIR Runtime : Necessary for running AIR applications. (For windows & mac)
AIR_SDK Provide necessary libraries to build AIR application

Having Adobe AIR extension for Dreamweaver CS3 can be very helpful as it facilitates to package and preview .air application files directly within Adobe Dreamweaver CS3.

As my first AIR application, I ported my rubiks cube timer as a desktop application (RubikTimer.air). Its very easy using dreamweaver extension, have a look here : Create your first HTML-based AIR application with the AIR SDK (great tutorial for beginners).

One problem I faced: Usually setInterval(“display()”,500) works with Firefox/IE but it was not starting with no error message to look into but then i found out about using Adobe CommandLine tool. (via Three ways to debug Adobe javascript Application). It´s called ADL and resides in the /bin folder of the SDK. ADL showed the Error: “Unsafe javascript”. Then after some random changes when i change it to “setInterval(display,500)”, It started working. Another problem I faced was related to keypress events in javascript, were not working with AIR (still have to resolve this issue)

Download RubikTimer.air here
Web Based Rubik Cube Timer

Sample Adobe AIR Applications
Trying hands on Google gadgets

February 19, 2008 | Filed Under programming, webdev | 5 Comments

Trying hands on Google gadgets

Tonight i tried creating some google gadgets (actually its quite easy using Google Gadget Creator). You can check out them here: Google gadgets . You can use html / javascript (as in any other webapage) to create gadgets. Rubik timer gadget So i converted my Rubiks Cube Timer to a gadget. Other one is a gadget to search stock, scripts on bombay stock exchange.

You can also create gadgets using : Make your Own Gadget (Which is as simple as filling out forms)

P.S. : My first post on wordpress blog. (I imported my previous posts from blogger)

February 17, 2008 | Filed Under programming, tips, webdev | 3 Comments

About Me

Hi, I’m Ajit Burad, Currently I’m working in Credit-Suisse, Pune.
I did my Btech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay.

In my free time I’m browsing webpages, reading blogs (check my feeds at bloglines) , learning about new web technologies..sometimes trying to do something new like: Shout Box, Paint Chat, Firefox Rocks, Del.icio.us SearchER etc. Or playing with my rubik cube. I also write a blog where I usually write about some hacks, tips, linux and other stuff i’m interested in. You can also check my photo collection at flickr. I’m a big fan of Dilbert, Homer {Simpsons}, Bender from Futurama.

February 16, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Rubiks Cube with flashy lights and voice

from Engadget

New “Rubik’s Revolution,” a supposed “sequel” to the original Rubik’s Cube. The new cube keeps that 3 x 3 configuration and the iconic colored sides, but adds in electronic games including Light Speed, Rapid Recharge, Pattern Panic, Cube Catcher, Code Cracker and Multiplayer Madness.

Twisty Puzzles

I’m a fan of Rubik’s Cube…though i’m not very fast but i can solve it in around 90 sec or so..
i stumbledupon this page having collection(pics) of wide variety of derivatives of rubik cube and similar puzzles.Then i searched for more such links..and i found this Huge Rubik’s Cube Collection.

Visit:
Magic Polyhedra and Other Sequential Movement Puzzles,
Knuttz.net: Rubik’s Cube Collection

February 8, 2007 | Filed Under gaming | 4 Comments

Rubiks Cube Timer

This is a javascript timer made by me as i needed it some timer application on linux specific to Cubing. It also calculates average of your timings. Will try to add more features.
http://www.aburad.com/cubing/timer.html

here is an screenshot:

Now Google gadget for cubing timer : Read about it.

Also Download Adobe AIR Desktop application: RubikTimer.air for cubing timer: Read about it

Happy Cubing !!

March 21, 2006 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Solving Rubik’s Cube

For Begginers ..

Blake O’Hare’s simple solution
This method tackles the cube in layers with minimal moves for
memorization.
Jasmine Lee’s solution
Excellent solution page with diagrams for each step.
How to Solve the Rubik’s Cube 2.3

Advanced Methods ..

Lars Petrus’ Solution Unconventional speed solve method, does not use a layer by layer approach yet is still very fast.
Jessica Fridrich’s Page.

Java Applets for Cubing

Rubik’s Cube Java Applet created by Michael Schubart: Really nice 3×3x3 cube applet.
Virtual Cube created by Song Li.
Cubie Nice One.
Dan’s Cube Station For learning by java Applets.

Cube Timer.

Wallpaper
Rubiks Cube Wallpaper

Now Google gadget for cubing timer : Read about it.

Also Download Adobe AIR Desktop application: RubikTimer.air for cubing timer: Read about it

A great collection of wide variety of rubik cube and its derivative puzzles Magic Polyhedra and Other Sequential Movement Puzzles

Some tips by Sachin on how to improve your timings : How I am becoming fast

November 2, 2005 | Filed Under gaming | 9 Comments

Rubik’s Cube

Learned solving rubik’s cube.My friend Sachin helped me a lot in this.Right now it takes me 3:45min – 4:00 min to solve it.
So here are few link that will be helpful in learning that:

Rubik Cube Timer : http://www.aburad.com/cubing/timer.html

June 19, 2005 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment