I am really stumped with this piece of information
The probability of reaching goal called Expectancy
The probability that the goal will actually produce the desired results called Instrumenality
The probability that the results are indeed desirable and satisfying called Valence
Motivation = Expectancy * Instrumentality * Valence
Who would have thunk that motivation can be reduced to a simple mathematical expression. And for those of you who want to look it up.. It IS called VROOM Theory
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Untag - Tag
What time did you get up this morning?
With a certain reluctance at 6:30 am
Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds
What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Burn after Reading and Saroja
What is your favorite TV show?
I data stream. I love Gilmore Girls. Because most folks around me watch some soap or the other I am trying to catch Desperate Housewives and Starter Wife when I can.
What do you usually have for breakfast?
Cereal in the summer. Oatmeal in the winter. Orange Juice and an occasional cup of Coffee
What is your middle name?
Legally its Desirazu (A former last name). Otherwise its nothing.
What food do you dislike?
None in particular. After some thought Sushi maybe
What kind of car do you drive?
The kind with four wheels and a steering wheel.
Favorite sandwich?
Grilled Cheese. It can also be the Subway Veggie Patty on Italians Herbs and Cheese
What characteristic do you despise?
Stupidity
Favorite item of clothing?
Coats/ Blazers.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Europe
What color is your bathroom?
Well one is white with Black stuff in it and the other is a blend of brunt orange and olive green. (Very Fall-y)
Favorite brand name of clothing?
FabIndia any day
Where would you retire to?
At the expense of sounding mokke - To my bed. Don't think that far ahead
What was your most memorable birthday?
21st. On the train back from Ooty with frnds.
Favorite sport to watch?
Being from Boston, I can't say none. So well ummm Golf!!!
Farthest place you are sending this?
Well I am going to tag N in Ohio and N in Wisconsin..
Favorite saying?
If all the world is a stage where is the audience. Live and Let Live
When is your birthday?
A long time away
Are you a morning person or a night person?
I used to be a night person but of late I am turning into an afternoon person.
What is your shoe size?
9 1/2
Pets?
No. Don't care too much for them.
Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us?
I got a new plum sateen coat that looks super cool
What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to be a bunch of things. I think I went from Cardiac Surgeon to Computer Scientist to Food Critic to Playback Singer to Film Director.
I am an information technology engineer though.
What are you wearing today?
Black pants and a semi - formal orange top(courtesy mom)and a jeans jacket
What is your favorite candy?
Not much of a candy person. Like Chocolate though.
What is your favorite flower?
Not a big fan of flowers. Like looking at tulips though.
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
Day as such I am not too sure. But if I had to pick a date it would be Dec 6th.
What church do you attend?
I used to go to the church in my school when I was little.
What are you listening to right now?
Nothing. Silence
What was the last thing you ate?
Kellogs Raisin Bran Crunch
Do you wish on stars?
Nope
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Purple
How is the weather right now?
Freezing. It was 27 degrees this morning.
Last person you spoke to on the phone?
D
Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Yeah I guess :D Considering that she dint send it but I stole it from her.
Favorite soft drink?
Pepsi with Lime in it.
Favorite restaurant?
Kebab Factory in India, Cedars in Seattle, Red Sea Restaurant in South Boston.
Hair color?
Black
Favorite day of the year?
As a kid I used to love my birthday. Now I jus don't care
What was your favorite toy as a child?
My Doctor Barbie
Summer or winter?
Winters anyday
Hugs or Kisses?
Hugs
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Depends on my mood
When was the last time you cried?
I don't remember. Maybe when my parents went back to India.
What is under your bed?
Carpet
What did you do last night?
I wrote a mid-term.
Favorite smell?
Coffee. Chanel no 5
What are you afraid of?
Drowning
Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn?
Masala Popcorn
How many keys on your key ring?
3
How many years at your current job?
Half a semester
Favorite day of the week?
Of late Friday nights
How many cities have you lived in?
5. Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Edmonds, Boston
Do you make friends easily?
Totally
How many people will you be sending this to?
2
With a certain reluctance at 6:30 am
Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds
What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Burn after Reading and Saroja
What is your favorite TV show?
I data stream. I love Gilmore Girls. Because most folks around me watch some soap or the other I am trying to catch Desperate Housewives and Starter Wife when I can.
What do you usually have for breakfast?
Cereal in the summer. Oatmeal in the winter. Orange Juice and an occasional cup of Coffee
What is your middle name?
Legally its Desirazu (A former last name). Otherwise its nothing.
What food do you dislike?
None in particular. After some thought Sushi maybe
What kind of car do you drive?
The kind with four wheels and a steering wheel.
Favorite sandwich?
Grilled Cheese. It can also be the Subway Veggie Patty on Italians Herbs and Cheese
What characteristic do you despise?
Stupidity
Favorite item of clothing?
Coats/ Blazers.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Europe
What color is your bathroom?
Well one is white with Black stuff in it and the other is a blend of brunt orange and olive green. (Very Fall-y)
Favorite brand name of clothing?
FabIndia any day
Where would you retire to?
At the expense of sounding mokke - To my bed. Don't think that far ahead
What was your most memorable birthday?
21st. On the train back from Ooty with frnds.
Favorite sport to watch?
Being from Boston, I can't say none. So well ummm Golf!!!
Farthest place you are sending this?
Well I am going to tag N in Ohio and N in Wisconsin..
Favorite saying?
If all the world is a stage where is the audience. Live and Let Live
When is your birthday?
A long time away
Are you a morning person or a night person?
I used to be a night person but of late I am turning into an afternoon person.
What is your shoe size?
9 1/2
Pets?
No. Don't care too much for them.
Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us?
I got a new plum sateen coat that looks super cool
What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to be a bunch of things. I think I went from Cardiac Surgeon to Computer Scientist to Food Critic to Playback Singer to Film Director.
I am an information technology engineer though.
What are you wearing today?
Black pants and a semi - formal orange top(courtesy mom)and a jeans jacket
What is your favorite candy?
Not much of a candy person. Like Chocolate though.
What is your favorite flower?
Not a big fan of flowers. Like looking at tulips though.
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
Day as such I am not too sure. But if I had to pick a date it would be Dec 6th.
What church do you attend?
I used to go to the church in my school when I was little.
What are you listening to right now?
Nothing. Silence
What was the last thing you ate?
Kellogs Raisin Bran Crunch
Do you wish on stars?
Nope
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Purple
How is the weather right now?
Freezing. It was 27 degrees this morning.
Last person you spoke to on the phone?
D
Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Yeah I guess :D Considering that she dint send it but I stole it from her.
Favorite soft drink?
Pepsi with Lime in it.
Favorite restaurant?
Kebab Factory in India, Cedars in Seattle, Red Sea Restaurant in South Boston.
Hair color?
Black
Favorite day of the year?
As a kid I used to love my birthday. Now I jus don't care
What was your favorite toy as a child?
My Doctor Barbie
Summer or winter?
Winters anyday
Hugs or Kisses?
Hugs
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Depends on my mood
When was the last time you cried?
I don't remember. Maybe when my parents went back to India.
What is under your bed?
Carpet
What did you do last night?
I wrote a mid-term.
Favorite smell?
Coffee. Chanel no 5
What are you afraid of?
Drowning
Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn?
Masala Popcorn
How many keys on your key ring?
3
How many years at your current job?
Half a semester
Favorite day of the week?
Of late Friday nights
How many cities have you lived in?
5. Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Edmonds, Boston
Do you make friends easily?
Totally
How many people will you be sending this to?
2
Friday, October 03, 2008
Desultory Deliberation
Can you know more about a person based on the books he/she reads? Would it make a difference if he/she doesn't read at all?
Do you think that engineers create products without understanding markets? Which leads me to the eternal question - Which came first the product or the need for it? haar haar haar
While hunting for that image I came up across this interesting piece of information. I assure you that I cant vouch for the autenticity of the information
"Put simply, the reason is down to the fact that genetic material does not change during an animalal's life. Therefore, the first bird that evolved into what we would call a chicken, probably in prehistoric times, must have first existed as an embryo inside an egg." Professor John Brookfield, a specialist in evolutionary genetics at the University of Nottingham, told the UK Press Association "the pecking order was clear."
Might be as old as the hills but as I am typing to the Ace of Base song "All that She wants". Does it remind you of the beat in the "Telephone Manipol" song from Indian
Do you think that engineers create products without understanding markets? Which leads me to the eternal question - Which came first the product or the need for it? haar haar haar
While hunting for that image I came up across this interesting piece of information. I assure you that I cant vouch for the autenticity of the information
"Put simply, the reason is down to the fact that genetic material does not change during an animalal's life. Therefore, the first bird that evolved into what we would call a chicken, probably in prehistoric times, must have first existed as an embryo inside an egg." Professor John Brookfield, a specialist in evolutionary genetics at the University of Nottingham, told the UK Press Association "the pecking order was clear."
Might be as old as the hills but as I am typing to the Ace of Base song "All that She wants". Does it remind you of the beat in the "Telephone Manipol" song from Indian
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