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Jul 31, 2009

On 8:26 PM by Lalith Varun   2 comments
A muffler is a device for reducing the amount of noise emitted by a machine. If you've ever heard a car engine running without a muffler, you know what a huge difference a muffler can make to the noise level. Mufflers are typically installed along the exhaust pipe as part of the exhaust...

Jul 28, 2009

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Jul 12, 2009

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A CAPTCHA is a program that can generate and grade tests that humans can pass but current computer programs cannot. For example, humans can read distorted text as the one shown above, but current computer programs can't.The term CAPTCHA (for Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers...
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When the first quartz watches came out, it was believed that it was going to be the end of normal mechanical watches, just like video tape was going to be the end of theaters. Somehow, it hasn't worked out that way, and self-winding watches are more popular than ever.The...

Jul 5, 2009

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Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors on the 28th of june. Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed Tata Motors as...