“Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character”

– Albert Einstein

Born in the obscure village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra, Bhaskaracharya’s work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry catapulted him to fame and immortality. His renowned mathematical works called “Lilavati” and “Bijaganita” are considered to be unparalled and a memorial to his profound intelligence. Its translation in several languages of the world bear testimony to its eminence. In his treatise “Siddhant Shiromani” he writes on planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the “Surya Siddhant” he makes a note on the force of gravity: “Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to this attraction.” Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton. He was the champion among mathematicians of ancient and medieval India. His works fired the imagination of Persian and European scholars, who through research on his works earned fame and popularity.

Born in 476 CE in Kusumpur (Bihar), Aryabhatt’s intellectual brilliance remapped the boundaries of mathematics and astronomy. In 499 CE, at the age of 23, he wrote a text on astronomy and an unparallel treatise on mathematics called “Aryabhatiyam.” He formulated the process of calculating the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. Aryabhatt was the first to proclaim that the earth is round, it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space – 1000 years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. He is also acknowledged for calculating p (Pi) to four decimal places: 3.1416 and the sine table in trigonometry. Centuries later, in 825 CE, the Arab mathematician, Mohammed Ibna Musa credited the value of Pi to the Indians, “This value has been given by the Hindus.” And above all, his most spectacular contribution was the concept of zero without which modern computer technology would have been non-existent. Aryabhatt was a colossus in the field of mathematics.

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3. McAfee VirusScan.
4. Kaspersky.
5. BitDefender.
6. Trend Micro (PC-Cillin).
7. AVAST!.
8. ESET Nod32.
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10. PC Tools AntiVirus.

Michael Trapp, writing for knowhow-now.com, has composed a list of what he believes will be the hottest certs for 2008. The list is based on job growth, sales of certification training material, and “a little guess work.”

1. MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

2. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate):Trapp reasons that most network administrator jobs right now are IP related and they are in more demand at a higher professional level as compared to Microsoft Certifications.

3. MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer): Demand for these developers is up over 80% compared to last year. Trapp says there are only a little over 3,000 currently with the certification.

4. SCJP (SUN Certified Java Programmer): Trapp says that a Java credential is one of the most valuable credentials that a programmer or developer can have, since about 70% of business entities’ development projects are done through J2EE.

5. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional): With CISSPs earning $94,070 a year on average, it’s easy to see why Trapp puts this one on the list. (Note that the exam costs $500, lasts up to six hours, and includes 250 multiple choice questions.

6. Comptia A+: By far the most popular entry level certification.

7. Comptia Network +: A good cert to have since the network systems and data communications analyst is ranked Number 2 on the most in demand jobs list.

8. MCTS SQL Server 2005 (The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist): Trapp thinks SQL Server 2005 is going to be hot next year since many companies are switching to SQL Server 2005.

9. RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer): RHCE is called the “crown jewel of Linux certifications.” According to a survey by Saugatuck Technology and BusinessWeek Researce Services, about 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business applications on the Linux open source operating system by 2009.

10. Comptia Security+: Growth in Security+, which covers topics like communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control and authentication, shows no signs of slowing down. According to Trapp, “Comptia’s Security+ Credential is must have in today’s world.”

You’re starting a new job, and you’re understandably eager to make a good impression on your boss and your colleagues. Since first impressions are so important – for right or wrong that first impression can determine how you’re perceived for the rest of your days with the company – take it easy and don’t try too hard. Here are some tips for easing into your new job without alienating yourself.

• Don’t try to fit in too quickly :There’s an episode of The Andy Griffith Show in which a stranger arrives in town. No one knows him but he knows everything about everyone else. His familiarity toward people freaks everyone out and they turn against him. In the end, everyone learns that he knew all about Mayberry because he had read their town paper while he was in the service and he fell in love with the town. He wanted to belong but went about it the wrong way.
  moral of the story is to take your time getting to know your colleagues. Absorb the culture for a while before you start assimilating yourself.

• Don’t come in with all your guns blazing:I don’t mean that literally, although literally it’s not a bad tip either. What I mean is don’t come into your new job with the attitude that you know all the answers. You may have lots of experience but you run the risk of suggesting things that have already been done. It’s an indirect way of insulting your new employer’s intelligence. Also, no matter how much people age, every group harbors a little of that middle school mentality—there’s little tolerance for show-offs. And there’s no such thing as instant credibility.

• Avoid gossiping: When I first started out in the working world, I encountered some office environments where you were treated with suspicion if you didn’t indulge in gossip. The bottom line is, gossiping can lead to big problems. First, it’s really risky to gossip when you don’t even know all the players yet. Second, if you’re good at it, you could get a reputation that is not easy to shake off in the eyes of those who make the promoting decisions.

• Be a quick studyTake lots of notes when folks are instructing you. Although the temptation is powerful to act like you absorb information instantly, in the long run people don’t want you coming back and asking the same questions over and over.

• Take the initiative: Many companies have clearly outlined training strategies in which they schedule you in blocks of time. If you find you have time between appointments, don’t just sit around and drink coffee. Use the time to ask questions about what you’ve already learned, or do online research.Ultimately, the best advice you can take is to use the first weeks to absorb information about your new company and its processes. You don’t have to make a big splash your first day.