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Converting flv to mpg in Ubuntu
In case you ever need to convert one of those flash videos that you find all over the web these days (for example on youtube.com), you can use your linux box very easily to do so. But first, download the .flv (flash video) file from the website. To do that, use “unplug” addon for Mozilla…
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mysql – matching records
Problem: Find records that match within two tables, TableA and TableB. Solution: Use a simple SELECT statement with a defined WHERE clause Lets assume that TableA and TableB have a field called “Phone†which contains the phone number of the clients and these numbers are obviously stored in a unique index. So what we are…
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mysql – scrubbing files against others
Problem: TableA contains a customer database TableB contains new names that you want to match against your customer database and remove all the names that are already customers. Solution: Use “LEFT JOIN” property of mysql to carry out the task. Lets assume that TableA and TableB have a field called “Phone” which contains the phone…
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Happy New Year
Great, 2007 is here! Some might be saying “already!” and some might be saying “finally!” I am unable to categorize myself as either! But to all my friends and family members out there, a very happy new year to you guys. Here’s wishing that 2007 brings you everything your heart desires. Chears!
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raah-e-imaan ko laashoN se
My second Ghazal ended up being about an issue that really boggles my mind at all times. The Ghazal was written after the Muslim-Hindu riots in Gujarat and reflects my thoughts about this plague that affects our home countries and perhaps the whole world. raah-e-imaan ko laashoN se sajaate kyoN haiN? log “bhagwaan” ko “shaitaan”…