Reviews by Dnyanesh (7)

The Emperor's New Mind : Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics

5/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
The Emperor's New Mind, physicist Roger Penrose's 1989 treatise attacking the foundations of strong artificial intelligence, is crucial for anyone interested in the history of thinking about AI and consciousness. Part survey of modern physics, part exploration of the philosophy of mind, the book is not for casual readers--though it's not overly technical, it rarely pauses to let the reader catch a breath. The overview of relativity and quantum theory, written by a master, is priceless and uncontroversial. The exploration of consciousness and AI, though, is generally considered as resting on shakier ground.

The Argumentative Indian

5/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
This book is written by the Indian Nobel Prize winning economist Amertya Sen. Lamont University Professor and Professor of Economics and Philosophy at Harvard University, was formerly Master of Trinity College and affiliated with many other universities in Britain, United States and India.

It is a collection of essays that discuss India's history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism. Martha Nussbaum says the book "demonstrates the importance of public debate in Indian traditions generally."

The Argumentative Indian brings together a selection of writings from Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India's democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.

Canon EOS 350D

5/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
Features

8.0 MP, 3 fps with up to 14 image burst, E-TTL II flash system, DIGIC II, 7-point AF, DPP RAW image processing software, Separate RAW/JPEG image recording, USB 2.0 Hi-speed/Video Out, Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses/EX, Speedlite flashes, PictBridge compatible

Quality:

The EOS 350D Digital employs Canon’s acclaimed CMOS technology, for outstanding image quality and 8.0 Megapixel resolution. Always be primed for the next shot with responsive 3 frame per second, 14 frame burst performance and instant 0.2 second start up time. Powerful DIGIC II architecture taken from Canon’s pro-series cameras ensures no compromise on sophisticated, effective and super-fast image processing.

ocus
7 auto focus points are distributed across the frame for fast, accurate focusing, even with off-centre subjects. Lock focus before the shot with One Shot AF, or switch to AI Servo AF for predictive tracking of moving subjects - great for wildlife and sports photography.

Perfect light
The powerful pop-up flash (guide no. 13) offers plenty of lighting flexibility. E-TTL II distance-linked flash reads lens distance information and ambient light for accurate flash metering: perfect for recomposed shots and difficult reflections. The camera is compatible with the entire EX Speedlite flash range, including the Speedlite 580EX, which transmits colour temperature information for improved colour stability.

Lenses
The EOS 350D Digital is compatible with more than 60 Canon EF lenses, including Canon’s EF-S lenses. Built with the EOS 350D Digital photographer in mind, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM cover an exciting range of popular focal lengths, while the EF-S 60mm f/2.8mm Macro USM lens lends a new dimension to the world of insects and plants.

Apple Store - Regent Street

5/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
Address: 235 Regent Street, Westminster, London, W1B 2ET

Approximately 5,000 dedicated Apple fans queued up for the opening of this store, some had waited 25 hours or more and slept in the bitterly cold street to be at the front of the queue.

One of the coolest place to visit if you are into Apple stuff. The shop has a very nice layout of almost all Apple gadgets, which you can play with and this also means you can appreciate the products with your own first hand experience. Moreover, if you have any questions about the product there is a 'Genius Bar' a kind of drop-in-clinic, staffed by Apple techies who will help you sort any problems you might have. For the techno-curious / borderline-geek, the 64-seater theatre offers the chance to learn all about new products and techniques.

The shop also offers a huge discount for the students if presented with a proof as being student or working in academia. As a result, I entered the shop just to have a look around and came out with latest "MacBook Pro".

The Vaults, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

5/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
Pretty old pub situated on a high street of Stoney Stratford. This pub is said to be a part of the Bull pub in Stony Stratford High Street, although is considered more as a separate entity known as the Vaults. The phrase "cock and bull story" is said to originate here. This pub was particularly famous in previous years, for being a proper old coaching bar, stone flagged tiles on the floor, big fireplace, cosy atmosphere. A few seats in the coaching yard in the summer (to be the smoker's area this summer).

This pub is a famous haunt for Open University students living in the area.

Nandos, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

4/5 (minimum 1) on 10 Oct 2007
Its a great place which serves fresh and organic food at a very reasonable price. However, considering its famous for serving chicken dishes for vegetarian food lovers there arent many options. But still I would like to recommend it for a quick grab for its great service and nice atmosphere.

The Cinnamon Club, London

5/5 (minimum 1) on 04 Dec 2006
This Indian restaurant can easily be voted as one of the premium place for "Indian food". The Cinnamon Club is stone's throw away from Westminster Abbey, on the Great Smith Street, and it is located in the Old Westminster Library. However, those who have a typical image of Indian restaurants at least here in the UK should be aware of this place because the "Chicken Tikka Masala", "Chicken Vindaloo", "Chicken Jalfrezi" is definitely not the top selling cuisine here. The restaurant has got a nice selection of starters, such as Bombay Mixed Vegetables, King Prawn, etc. And then equally mouth watering selection of main courses. One very noticeable aspect of this restaurant is that all the dishes are delicately spiced which truly give flavour to the food precisely the way I expected it from India (again depending on the part of India these dishes originated).

The best thing to do is to get there early and check out the bar downstairs where they have Bollywood films projected on a screen behind the bar and where you can be served some pretty serious cocktails. All good, and it certainly gets you in the mood for a real Indian experience, even though none of the staff you actually see are Indian!

I ordered Saffron King Prawns for my main course. This dish came with King Prawn's prepared in a delicate saffron sauce and then other portion of Prawns were little bit spicier. This dish also came with rice and then I also ordered selection of Indian breads. Finally for the deserts I had Mango Kulfi and surprisingly this one also represented very authentic taste.

Having said all this if you really decide to visit this nice place please consider the following points:

1) The portions of the food are not particularly generous. And after eating such a wonderful food one expects that bit more generous portion of food would have done all goods in the world.

2) It is a very expensive place. I visited there with my sestet, brother-in-law and my niece (which is 5 yrs. old). And we paid about £210.

3) It is also a good idea to book a table beforehand so that when you go there you don’t have to wait, as his place tends to be quite busy.

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