I've been Dilberted
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Gotta luv this Dilbert guy. Dunno whether you guys read it or not but his strips are amazing.
Dilbert Rules Of The Workplace
If you can't get your work done in the first 24 hours, work nights.
If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would get done.
A pat on the back is only a few centimeters from a kick in the butt.
It doesn't matter what you do, it only matters what you say you've done and what you're going to do.
After any salary raise, you will have less money at the end of the month than you did before. You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a clipboard.
Keep your boss's boss off your boss's back.
People who go to conferences are the ones who shouldn't.
The last person that quit or was fired will be held responsible for everything that goes wrong.
Do something brilliant and no one is watching -- Do something stupid and the boss is sure to see it.
Seagull Manager - A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps over everything and then leaves.
Do something brilliant and no one is watching -- Do something stupid and the boss is sure to see it.
Seagull Manager - A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps over everything and then leaves.
Dilbert's thoughts - How true !!
404 - Someone who’s clueless. From the World Wide Web error message "404 Not Found," meaning that the requested document could not be located. Used as in - "Don’t bother asking him ... he’s 404, man."
Dilberted - To be exploited and oppressed by your boss. Derived from the experiences of Dilbert, the geek-in-hell comic strip character. "I’ve been dilberted again. The old man revised the specs for the fourth time this week."
Blamestorming - Sitting around in a group discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed and who was responsible.
Blamestorming - Sitting around in a group discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed and who was responsible.
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Kerala - Gods own Land
Kerala or കേരളം (in malayalam) has been named as one of the Ten Paradises Found in the world by National Geographic. Truly so !! The diverse geography and its overwhelming greenery makes her "the" place to visit in India, besides the Taj Mahal.
A land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvinating paradise that it is. Why all of a sudden you may ask. Received an email the other day from a friend and was damn impressed by the snaps that it contained. Frankly speaking haven't seen many places even though I hail from there!
Photos courtsey : Soumya, Kerala Tourism, Mayur
Archived in : Kerala National Geographic Thrissur Pooram Onam India Alappuzha Boat Race Taj Mahal Malayalam
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The 1980s ...
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ten Years: 1980 -1990 ... Amazing 10 years they were. Grew up as a kid and had as much fun as one could have - aah childhood days. Came across these few advertisements fromj ther 80s. Cool ones you would remember them 'cause they were so popular - you'd have seen them on TV or any of them comic books :D
Poppins, Eclairs,Maggi,Amul,Omega Geometry box and Rasna to name a few.
Archived in : India Advertisements 1980 1990 Poppins Eclairs Maggi Amul Omega Geometry box Rasna
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The French Connection
Four alphabets, two of them misplaced the two most important ones.
FCUK - they've named it. The first two for the 'name' and the next two for the 'country'. I mean why? If it does look smilar to the F word then use it Yeah ?
Anyways, so I was there t'day rather found myself misplaced out there - for some reason. The stuff they carry is good, although 3 out of 4 clothes had the unfamiliar F word. Its crazy how they've built the interior with stuff hanging from here some hanging from there and a dark mood built in to supposedly attract buyers. And OMG here's the funny part ... you buy some from there, the cashier would treat the piece of cloth as if it were the most precious stuff you ever owned, wrap it in paper (yeah they do wrap it in a paper) put it, place it rather, in a French connection bag - the biggest bag you'd see in the market. I mean why ? Why the show and why waste resources ?
Guess its too late for that yeah ? Haven't come to terms with using up less resources and keeping some for the coming generations, have they? How can we be so mean ?
Okay the next stop ? Diesel .. another one from the Great Kingdom. Similar environment except they have enuf guys/gals helping you out and trying to confuse you :D. Oh my ! Got some stuff from here and was wondering what the hell is the envelope doing in her hand ? She aint gonna do that is she ? Oh wait .. no !! Oh man .. she just put my receipt in an envelope didn't she ? What was that all about?
Enuf I said .... is this what I'm paying for ? The envelopes, the bigger bags ? Probably !!
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Procrastination .. for good
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Procrastinate
Pronounciation: pr&-'kras-t&-"nAt
Function: Verb
Meaning: to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done.
Yes. It was intentional. Although I had no intention what-so-ever 2 weeks back when I started reading the book. Book or a Novel whatever you may call it, I call it "The Da Vinci Code". Was surprised by my reading speed the other day and it stuck me that @ this rate I would be done in 4-5 days, although I read it only on my way to work and back home in the evening.
But then I realised hmm what next? Finish this interesting and superb piece and you're done. The next thing I know, had ordered another one "Angels and Demons - Dan Brown" from Amazon. This has happened to me before, I mean getting so involved that I get it done pretty soon - then nothing for a week!
This time it was not meant to be. I was procrastinating by going thru each chapter cruising all along ... one by one as I read going thru each line with utmost concentration (so much so that missed my stop one day .. duh!) and understanding and new words I came across - so that I could time it just before the arrival of the Angels and Deamons. See Procrastination aint bad always :) or so I tell myself lets see ... got to the last chapter today and now I fear with the week-end approaching it might not be until Monday that I get the shipping from Amazon (dont understand why they delay the delivery so much).
O, Draconion devil !
O, Draconion devil !
Oh, lame saint !
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Recycle Bin ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
"Please take the newspapers with you while alighting the train", proclaimed the announcer on the Red Line, today. By saying that I think he really wants you to take your newspaper with you and throw it out when you leave the train. Not once but he said that again and again at Davis square ... and Porter Square ... and Harvard Square ... and Kendall MIT .... and Charles. When we reached Park Street, he had enuf ... and goes ..."Please I beg you, for the Love Of God, Take Your Newspapers With You And Throw Them Out "
Although I have heard this many a times, was paying attention to his cries for say the 1st time (maybe the 2nd or third, dont recollect). Now I do-not read the newspaper on my way, but have seen it spread on the floor of the train, on the seats, as if commuters couldnt find time to throw it in the Recycle Bin !!
While in Chicago used to see pieces of Skittles wrappers , polythene bags, cigarette wraps, Tobacco lying all over the train. And the strange thing is that the announcer isn't complaining about the empty beer bottles that are rolling around on the floor for the entire train journey- up the length of car... and down the length of the car. It rolls this way first and then that way over and over again!
All it takes for the commuters is to carry the Metro ( newspaper) with them and drop it in the trash/recycle bin on the platform. Its an issue which I believe has existed ever since the T (train service in Boston) has started service. The next time you are on a train and leave bits and pieces of chocolate wrappers, bottles, Newspapers .. think of the cleaning crew. How much time they spend to clean that s*** and waste their time picking up newspapers from each Car. Its your money, the taxpayers money that's being wasted out here. So do your part and take the Newspaper you are reading or the tissue you use or the remains of the stuff you eat on the train - With You .
Archived in : Boston Metro Train Chicago Newspaper Recycle Announcer
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P T S D
Monday, January 23, 2006
Stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ; the mere thought of what these guys have gone through would send shivers down ur spine. All thanks to the time they spent in Iraq - yes am talking about the Marines. Saw a program on PBS the other day depicting their sufferings and the post-traumatic stress ... atleast the ONE show on TV that shows the reality - Frontline
Highlights
* Parents say they've lost their son - "he aint the same anymore". Sits on the couch and stares at the wall right in front of him. Starts sweating all of a sudden and cries out loud. When asked what happened - says dunno.
* One chap goes for a walk with his mom and stops suddenly; tells her -- rather sings the song "45" by Shinedown ...
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
(You know what a 45 is right ?)
Now, mom (as expected) is dumbstuck didn't know what to do .
* Jeff Lucey a Marine .. returned from the war-front and stayed with his parents for coupla months before taking his life unable to bear the Trauma - Suicide !! His unit was asked to attend a CAMP so that they are not affected by what Jeff did to himself. 2 months down the lane they were sent back to Iraq agin . Sigh!!
Ever get a chance, watch Gunner Palace (was screened on Discovery about a month back). It shows the complex realities of the situation - obviously not seen on the nightly news. Filmed by Michael Tucker who lived with the 2/3 Field Artillery, aka the Gunners, it provides a rare look at the day-to-day lives of these soldiers on the ground - weather executing raids, enduring mortar attacks, RPGs and snipers.
Getting outta there is gonna be almost impossible for US and I wonder how many more would be returning home in a sane state of mind !!
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Post Number 100
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Realised when I logged in today that one more and I am onto the 3 digit figure. Yeah this is my 100th post out here. I've enjoyed writing each and every one of them. Have been restricting myself a bit by trying to keep it 1 post a day. Guess that would make more sense.
Let me not go crazy about it and cut it short. Thanks to all the readers who have been following some/most/all of them. Hope to continue the good work ;-)
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Aussie Aussie Aussie ... Oye Oye Oye
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Am not sure if this has been the chant for long but I heard that the first time while Joseph Hashem was playing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Any hand that he won in that tournament - there were his supporters yelling .. Aussie Aussie Aussie .. Oye Oye Oye. Aussie Aussie .. Oye Oye. Aussie .. Oye Aussie Oye.
Later when he was called in for the Jay Leno show, he was like .. this chant has become common wherever Australia Plays now-a-days. A Good example is the ongoing Australian Open. Cant imagine that happening in Cricket though.
Talking about Australian open, some good tennis being played out there. Have been looking at some stats and there are 11 Russians women in the top 25 this year. 11 ? You gotta be kidding me. But then it's not a surprise ... they have dominated the game for about 2-3 years now. Pretty good players they are and gorgeous too ;-)
Song of the Day : "45 - Shinedown"
Player of the Day: "Marcos Baghdatis"
Later when he was called in for the Jay Leno show, he was like .. this chant has become common wherever Australia Plays now-a-days. A Good example is the ongoing Australian Open. Cant imagine that happening in Cricket though.
Talking about Australian open, some good tennis being played out there. Have been looking at some stats and there are 11 Russians women in the top 25 this year. 11 ? You gotta be kidding me. But then it's not a surprise ... they have dominated the game for about 2-3 years now. Pretty good players they are and gorgeous too ;-)
Song of the Day : "45 - Shinedown"
Player of the Day: "Marcos Baghdatis"
Noob of the Day: " Andy Roddick"
Archived in: Poker World Series Tennis Australian Open Aussie Womens tennis Russian tennis ATP ranking
Archived in: Poker World Series Tennis Australian Open Aussie Womens tennis Russian tennis ATP ranking
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Spring In Jan. - Yeah This Is Boston
In January one would expect freezing cold and single digit temperatures (if not sub zero). Not Jan 2006. WE have been experiencing an early Spring this year .. so pleasant outside that you'd luv to go out and enjoy the week-end.
Got outta my apt today, was wearing a jacket as one would generally do , but then had to watch people roaming in T-shirts .. it wasn't cold out there at all ! Infact it was about 55 deg while in California the same time t'was 45 - take that.
Wonder is it spring already? Or its a sign ( a warning ) of the kinda winter thats in store for us in NE in the coming months. Wait n watch ...
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Dumb, Dumber and The Dumbest
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Well, you may ask how'd one measure the height of dumbness. I dont know but these sure try to explain how ---
Wonder what these dumb laws are for ? Read on ...
Texas --
It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
Massachusetts --
Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.
Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.
No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car.
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Boston --
No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears.
No one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears.
It is illegal to eat peanuts in church.
It is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs.
Illinois --
It is illegal to give a dog whiskey.
Illinois --
It is illegal to give a dog whiskey.
It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe's neck.
California -- Fresno --
No one may annoy a lizard in a city park.
California -- Fresno --
No one may annoy a lizard in a city park.
Permanent markers may not be sold in the city limits.
It is illegal to sell gasoline to a drunken person.
Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments.
Hollywood --
It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time.
LA --
It is illegal to cry on the witness stand.
Toads may not be licked.
You cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.
New York --
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
Staten Island --
You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.
You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.
New Jersey --
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
Miami Beach --
Skateboarding is not allowed at any police station.
No one may bring a pig with them to the beach.
International
International
China --
Persons may only bear one child or risk paying a substantial fine.
Persons may only bear one child or risk paying a substantial fine.
To go to college you must be intelligent.
France --
No pig may be addressed as Napoleon by its owner.
Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM, 70% of music on the radio must be by French artists.
Phillippines --
Cars whose license plates end with a 1 or 2 are not allowed on the roads on Monday, 3 or 4 on Tuesday, 5 or 6 on Wednesday, 7 or 8 on Thursday, and 9 or 0 on Friday from 7:00 AM.
Phillippines --
Cars whose license plates end with a 1 or 2 are not allowed on the roads on Monday, 3 or 4 on Tuesday, 5 or 6 on Wednesday, 7 or 8 on Thursday, and 9 or 0 on Friday from 7:00 AM.
Archived in: Texas Massachusetts Boston Illinois California Hollywood NY Miami New Jersey China France Dumb Dumber Dumbest Laws
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Duh ... funny blonde joke
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ought to be the bestest Blonde joke I've come across ...... read it here .
Archived in : Joke Blonde Duh
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Tsunami - One Year Later
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Dont ask me how or why I landed upon the UNICEF homepage y'day but I found myself browsing through the news articles and pictures of the disaster that hit the Indian Ocean. I did not expect it to be this bad even 1 year after the Tsunami, because the rebuilding process is just beginning. 12 months later, tens of thousands of families are still in temporary camps while the actual rebuilding process has just started moving from the conference rooms and drawing boards to bricks and mortar.
Reading the articles and the slideshows would bring tears in one's eyes. Had tough time even imagining what the survivors had to go through. You can read more about that here ...
It just stays in ur mind and I had tough time getting myself to a comfortable sleep. Well, decided to do something .. atleast contribute something to the relief and rebuild operations going on.
Think about it - $10 can provide an adult hygiene kit containing towels, soap, toothbrush toothpaste, sanitary napkins and all items essential to human health in emergency conditions. Think about where you would spend 10 bucks and I believe one can definitely try to help them out. If you think you can - please do so .. because its a long and tough road ahead for them.
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New Footwear ...
Monday, January 16, 2006
Bought myself a Robert Wayne - Urban Sport today; got a good deal on the pair from DSW. Have been thinking of buying myself one for some time now but couldn't find one that fits my choice. Tag price - $80 ; Amount paid - $35 pretty good deal eh ? Seems to be a bit spoiled (yes it is intentional ... duh ! ) and should be pretty cool with any Jeans I've got in my wardrobe.
How Dumb is this:
Came across this Dumb bumper on my way back home today, it read ...
"Honk Broken. Watch for finger"
Couldn't stop myself from laughin ... Sigh !!
Quote of the day:
" I think that the film Clueless was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it’s true lightness. "
-Alicia Silverstone
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Mmmmocha ....
Dedicated to all those Starbucks frappuccino lovers out there. Well if you aren't then I'd suggest you try it once - atleast once. Am in luv with the Mocha flavor of their's; wasn't goin ga ga over this some time back but it seems am getting addicted to the flavor much like Windy. All thanks to their store in our office building.
Simply cannot stand the brewed coffee, dunno why. They have like 7 varieties altogether but this one stands out. Why? You may ask.... This is why and this is what they claim-
"Mmmmocha. The word itself is music to your mouth. But how does it taste, you ask? In a word… Magnificent. (And we’re not just saying that.) How else would our luscious, lowfat blend of Starbucks coffee, real milk and rich, chocolaty Mocha taste? We’ll even let you in on a little secret: it only gets better when you chill it or pour it over ice. When you have to have your chocolate, make it Mocha. Every time."
Dossier: Starbucks coffee mocha frappuccino Windy
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The 100 yard run
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Champ Bailey was the star today ; made an interception that put an end to Denver's misery thereby ending New England's dominating dynasty. Boy were they good .. not giving Brady a chance - knocking him down as they have done in the past encounter this year. Bailey's run today is the longest non-scoring interception return in the NFL playoff history. And they did nail it in the end ; the score read 27-13.
What they say --
** " It took a Champ to knock off the champs" - ESPN
** " There will be a new Champ" - NFL
** " Patriots unexpectedly unravel in mistake-filled loss" - SI
** " (Turn) over and out - Boston Globe
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Friday the 13th
Friday, January 13, 2006
Didn't quite realize and never expected the very first 13 of 2006 to be a Friday. Was chatting with a friend when it stuck both of us, moved the pointer of my HP mouse to the right hand bottom of my screen. There it said - Friday, January 13, 2006. Yes the 13th day of 2006 , today, is a Friday.
Although I am not a paraskavedekatriaphobiac (how the hell do you pronounce it?),but definitely was wondering about the same in the process of trying to get some sleep. You know when something goes thru ur mind, it loses the sound ability to think straight. Overcautious, thats what I was throughout the morning till I reached work.
Took me by surprise when I opened Outlook . Saw the biggest To and CC list I've ever seen (it had to be). Reading the subject line - on the back of my mind a two digit number was hovering around - 13. The mailing list probably included - I don't know how many - employees and it was forwarded to notify us that the staff on the 4th floor of our building would be moved to either the 25th or the 27th floor. I'm like - what on earth just happened. Read the short email again and again to make sure I read it correct.
Yeah ! said one of my colleague I too got that one. She was like "need to find out where I'm gonna be sitting". I was sure now - its the Friday .. oh yeah it is .. sigh !! Would have to leave my desk and move elsewhere now? That sucks .. Friday the 13th had drawn first blood!
Work was horrible with a lot to be completed by the EOD .. barely managed to have lunch. Boy, was I glad to leave my desk in the evening signing on my Bears Poster that I hung at my desk and punching in the air . But then I did get a few stares too 'cause of them Pats fans.
-- May 13 2005 -- Jan 13 2006 -- Oct 13 2006 --
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Orkut and Donuts ...
Thursday, January 12, 2006
I am sure this is not the first time I've seen this. Nor the second, nor third... its the umpteenth time that I sit staring at the Donut game played by Google. Trying to login to Orkut is almost impossible in the evenings .... Wonder whether google isn't able to manage the load on the server. What else could this mean ....
Months have become years and there doesnt seem to be much of an improvement (I guess). Sigh! I need to feed myself with some Krispy Kream donuts - 'cause getting this "No Donut for You" again and again has made me think !!
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PHI - The Golden Ratio
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Its amazing and I forgot this already. Was mistaken (some time back) about this Divine Number and remember Sam correcting me on this. For infinite reasons, some of them you'd find here, - PHI is known as the Golden Ratio or the Divine Proportion.
1.618
PHI was derived from the Fibonacci Series - the quotients of adjacent terms possessed the astonishing property of approaching 1.618. This number plays a role as the fundamental building block in nature. Plants, Animals and even Human Beings all possess dimensional properties that adhear with eerie exactitude to the ratio of PHI /1.
Where do I start? Hmm ... okay Now we are aware of the fact that in a Honeybee community, female bees always outnumber the male bees. But If you divide the number of female bees by the number of male bees in any beehive in the world, you'd always get the same number - PHI.
* A Sunflower Seed - Seeds grow in opposing spirals. Can u guess the ratio of each rotation's diameter to the next? - PHI
* Spiraled pinecone petals, Leaf arrangement on the plant stalks, Insect segmentation - all display the same - The Divine Proportion.
* Human body is literally made of building blocks whose proportion ratios always equal to PHI.
* Measure the distance from the tip of ur head to the floor. Then divide that by the distance from your belly button to the floor. Guess what .. you get PHI.
* Measure the distance from your shoulder to your fingertips and then divide it by the distance from your elbow to your fingertips. Yes -- you get 1.618 .
* Even the dimensions of our teeth are based on phi
* Hip to floor divided by knee to floor - PHI again !!
* Finger joints ... Toes ... Spinal Divisions - PHI, PHI, PHI.
PHI also finds its way into many architectural dimensions of the Greek Parthenon, Pyramids of EGYPT and even the United Nations Building in New York. PHI was also used to calculate the exact placement of the f-holes in the construction of the famous Violins bye Stradivarius.
If you draw a 5 pointed Star, also known as the pentacle, the lines automatically divide themselves into segments according to the Divine Proportion. Sigh !!
Listening to TOOL the other day song named Lateralus. Came to know that the drummer and Maynard use fibonacci number sequences within their playing/singing throughout and inthe lyrics too ! There has to be something about the Divine Proportion. Not only did it lead to such a divine visual masterpiece—Mona Lisa (You can find the golden number on Mona Lisa's face) . It also brought to life a divine audio masterpiece: Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. The musical mystics “think” that the distance between the notes of Stairway to Heaven can be represented by PHI .
* The golden ratio makes an unexpected appearance even in the thermodynamics of certain black holes.
* A Unique mathematical property of the golden ratio - its square can be obtained simply by adding 1 to PHI.
* The number 666 is also related to PHI ........
The pervasive appearance of phi throughout life and the universe is believed by some to be the signature of God, a universal constant of design used to assure the beauty and unity of His creation.
Thanks to Dan Brown for reminding me and letting me meet - The PHI.
Labels: body, divine number, egypt, fibonacci series, golden ratio, led-zep, lyrics, mathematics, mona lisa, pentacle, PHI, pyramids, stairway to heaven, the da vinci code, Tool
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Welcome to Massachusetts ....
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Now, they have put up a billboard on the Mass. Turnpike that say's "Welcome to Massachusetts - You're more likely to live here". Although I have seen this many-a-times, havent ever thought of it and never felt like looking for the other half of the billboard.
The 252 foot long billboard meant that You are more likely to live in Massachusetts, because the assault weapon ban here has made it one of the states where you are least likely to get shot.
On the contrary "The Sunshine State - Florida" has a different story altogether. They say "Welcome to Florida! Wish you weren't shot". This is 'cause you gotta be careful now-a-days heading down to florida. After the bill passed last year, its now legal for anyone to shoot you first if they at all feel threatened. Dare to look at someone the wrong way? Gotta take some lead home with you. Well that's what they say .....
Dossier: massachusetts boston florida crime-rate lead live
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Ahem .... Google's Video Store
Monday, January 09, 2006
Web giant Google is to start selling video online, opening the www freaks to search (google) and buy videos ( including TV shows and more). Amazing eh? Am sure you guys would have probably started using it already .. Now, this would be a giant leap by the co. and they clearly intend to explore the idea of selling video on the net. Apple still leads the way with its online store iTunes offering nominal charges of $1.99 for each video and 99 cents for each song downloaded.
How much of a success this would be needs to be seen. With the number of users accessing videos online shooting up rapidly and backed by a powerful search engine, Google would be expecting to take over Apple pretty soon. Statistics show a 58% increase in traffic over the last month ( unique hits of about 2.6 million as compared to an earlier 1.6 million hits).
hmm ... I personally haven't been buying any stuff from iTunes yet (thanks to an excellent collection of music) but would consider buying some if the prices are cheap (the NBA finals for eg. or the Superbowl for that matter) ...
logo courtsey http://www.google.com
Dossier: google video store internet apple i-tunes tv-shows online
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Am I a jerk ?
... Or is this where you too find yourselves daily ?
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Back from the Misty Mountain Hop
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Yeah it was a hectic week-end. Travelling almost 12 hours in 3 days I find myself near Philly on Friday then the Garden state and NY before I touched down in Boston sigh !!
Funny thing - saw this hoarding on Mass Pike today that said " Welcome to Massachusetts - You are more likely to live here". Will have to dig in to find what's intended out here ... hmm
But then had a nice time thanks to Prag, Taps, Windy, Pratik and Bhatta. I was hopping back and forth since a month now and the journey is getting pathetic and a big bore. The usual Misty Mountain Hop doesnt seem to be as intersting but then there are 5 of them pulling me so couldnt resist.
Have made a habit of listenin to some 50 odd songs on the trip. And couple of them stood out this time round are "Misty Mountain Hop - Led Zep" and "Time - Floyd".
Every year is getting shorter never seem to find the time.
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone, the song is over, Thought I'd something more to say.
But I simply luv the music of the Misty mountain hop one of Led Zep's superb creations. Back at my hutment now, got to start the schedule from t'morrow - sigh!
Why don't you take a good look at yourself and describe what you see,
and baby, baby, baby, do you like it?
There you sit, sitting spare like a book on a shelf rustin',
ah, not trying to fight it. You really don't care if they're comin'; oh, oh,
I know that it's all a state of mind.
Dossier: misty-mountain led-zep floyd time massachusetts boston philly NY friday Parag Windy Taps Bhatta
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Mumbhai ...
Thursday, January 05, 2006
If you have lived in this city at any point in your life, you would realise what I am talking about. Even if you haven't it is funny ...
Read this somewhere today and thought of sharing them --
Bombay has no bombs and is a harbour not a bay.
Churchgate has neither a church nor a gate. It is a railway station.
There is no darkness in Andheri.
Lalbaag is neither red nor a garden.
No king ever stayed at Kings Circle.
Nor did Queen Victoria stay at Victoria Terminus.
Lower Parel is at the same level as Parel.
There are no marines or sailors at Marine Lines.
The Mahalaxmi temple is at Haji Ali not at Mahalaxmi.
Teen bati is a junction of 3 roads, not three lamps.
Trams used to terminate at Kings circle not Dadar Terminus.
Breach Candy is not a sweetmeat market.
Lokhandwala complex is not an Iron and steel market.
You will not find ladyfingers at Bheendi Bazaar.
Kalachowki does not have a black Police station.
Hanging Gardens are not suspended.
Churchgate has neither a church nor a gate. It is a railway station.
There is no darkness in Andheri.
Lalbaag is neither red nor a garden.
No king ever stayed at Kings Circle.
Nor did Queen Victoria stay at Victoria Terminus.
Lower Parel is at the same level as Parel.
There are no marines or sailors at Marine Lines.
The Mahalaxmi temple is at Haji Ali not at Mahalaxmi.
Teen bati is a junction of 3 roads, not three lamps.
Trams used to terminate at Kings circle not Dadar Terminus.
Breach Candy is not a sweetmeat market.
Lokhandwala complex is not an Iron and steel market.
You will not find ladyfingers at Bheendi Bazaar.
Kalachowki does not have a black Police station.
Hanging Gardens are not suspended.
But it is true that you may get fleeced at ChorBazaar!!!
Sorry that some of the words are in Hindi and trying to explain their meaning out here doesn't make sense.
Dossier: India Maharashtra Mumbai Bombay Hindi Andheri Hanging-gardens
Posted by Rajesh @ 11:01 PM; PERMALINK,
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Trust No One ...
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
This punchline or the catch-phrase became amazingly popular, an era or a decade whichever way you might look at it ... 1993 - 2002. An excerpt below -
Doggett- How far would Mulder Go ?
Scully - How far would he go for what ?
Doggett - The truth. His truth. Whatever it was he was trying to prove. How bad did he need to prove it ?
Scully - It was his whole life.... [within]
Yo.. am talking about X-Files .. started on Fox in 1993 and the last season was shot in 2002 .. and is absolutely incredible. Stunning imagery and the creative imaginations makes it one of the most interesting shows on TV. But what happened suddenly that I started bragging about it ?
Well , for the past two days TNT has been airing 4 hours of the show from 1am - 5am ... although I havent been able to watch it till 5. All episodes are A class.. I think it is like the best episodes aired on TV ever.
Fox Mulder (David Duchocny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) are superb performers and have won many Emmy awards during that decade. Some other catch-phrases that are famous include "The truth is out there" and " I want to believe". It's real fun watching the series ... and what about the background music eh ? Sounds quite eerie but then u start liking it !!!
They're watching .. Trust no-one
Posted by Rajesh @ 11:42 PM; PERMALINK,
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Facts are Facts ...
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Facts - you cannot deny them (and neither can I). I believe it was the turnaround year but then who keeps count of em eh? Take a look ...
Year 1981
- Prince Charles got Married
- Liverpool Crowned Champions of Europe
- AUSTRALIA lost the Ashes
- Pope died
Year 2005
- Prince Charles got Married
- Liverpool Crowned Champions of Europe
- AUSTRALIA lost the Ashes ... again ?
- Pope died
OMG ... you know what ... In the future if Prince Charles decides to re-marry ... would you please warn the Pope ?
Posted by Rajesh @ 11:19 PM; PERMALINK,
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And the sportsperson of the year goes to ...
Monday, January 02, 2006
Sania Mirza - The tennis star, rather the tennis sensation is the sportsperson of India for 2005. It comes to me as no surprise, though. All because of her meteoric rise in rankings last year after getting a wild card in the Australian open and reaching the 4th round of the US Open.
But she has to learn a lot. Hope 2006 would be a good year for Indian Tennis. Funny when she lets her T-shirt do all the talking ... one of em said -
Well-behaved women rarely make history
You Can Either Agree With Me, or Be Wrong
I’m Cute? No s***!
Don’t Get in My Way
Fernando Alonso - Formula 1 Champion - 2005, is the international sportsperson of the year, gathering 133 points and clinching the Drivers championship.
Poll conducted by CNN-IBN news channel.
Posted by Rajesh @ 9:44 PM; PERMALINK,
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Around the world on the 1st day
January 1 2006, All over the world : The 1st day was welcomed in a different fashion around the world. Some highlights below --
@ New York - Some say hundreds, others say thousands but I guess Millions of people would have gathered at the Times Square to watch the famous crystal ball drop. Sigh !! I had difficult times walking on X-mas out there; can't imagine how it would have been on New Years eve !!
@ London - Even though a subway strike was called (as if that helped), Londoners welcomed New Year with great zest and happiness.
@ Japan - Heard that some people climbed a snow covered mountain (Mt. Fuji) to see the first sunrise of 2006. Land of the rising Sun eh?
@ Boston - More than a Million people gathered at various locations in the city to celebrate. Boston Commons witnessed the maximum gathering we had some Fireworks and Jazz bands perform.
@ L.A - Due to safety concerns a concert party, that would have drawn more than 20000 people was cancelled - hours before the scheduled start.
@ France - Youths burned ( yes torched !!) about 400 cars in the so-called 'traditional New year vandalism' but a riot was dodged ... else the world would have witnessed something similar to the one that broke out in 2005 fall.
@ American Soldiers in Iraq - They were shown a special show from American idol singer Diana DeGarmo at Camp Victory in Baghdad !! Wow !!
@ Rio de Janeiro - Thousands of Brazillians jumped into the Rio de Janerio's famed Beach - The Copacabana and witnessed the largest firework display in the city's history - about 25 tons of Fireworks set to flames.
@ Providence - Where I was .... Superb display of fireworks ... Snow flakes, that later turned into pretty heavy snow, playing its part welcoming the Year 2006.
Above - Times Square when the clock stuck 12:00( or was it 12:01 this year?). Photo courtsey AP
Posted by Rajesh @ 3:01 AM; PERMALINK,
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1st day of the year 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Its 2 hours and 10 minutes after the clock stuck 12 for the first time this year - the year 2006, that I'm writing this blog. Nothing much to pen down except for the fact that its been greeted with all the whole-heartedness and gusto.
May this year be sweet and may all your wishes come true. Let me take a moment to pray; A Prayer to Mother Nature asking her to forgive our mistakes and hence looking forward to MMVI.
Posted by Rajesh @ 2:10 AM; PERMALINK,
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