10000 here we come !!
Monday, September 29, 2008
They are playing Chicken with the economy out there as we close in to hit the DOW 10,000 mark. No one knows what's going on but at the end of the day we've ended up in a bigger trouble with the House of Representatives rejecting the 700 billion dollar bailout plan.
Not sure if they have an alternate plan but the folks who said 'Nay' better come up with a word or two as to how to salvage some pride. The whole world would soon start making a mockery of the US Economy (which right now looks in shambles) if these politicians try to play a game right now.
777 is the biggest drop ever ( in terms of points) that we've seen and with the future of several Banks at stake who knows what's in stake for us this week. Going into the vote today we all had a perception that it would be passed but they came out empty handed. And now they're talking about trying to present it again and get it passed.
Phew!!
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What's up New York?
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Carl Kruger is the name. New York state senator - his occupation. What's he up to? Introducing a legislation to ban the use of Ipods or Cell phone while crossing the streets of NYC. What this means is that, soon you could face a fine of $100 if caught red handed.
Now, the report mentions "listening to Ipod or talking on a cell phone, using Blackberry and Video games". Does that mean that I'm good to go if I use a gadget manufactured by any company other than Apple? Probably not yeah? But the way these product names are used (anything that's plugged into your ears is now known as an Ipod) you could end up in trouble. A while back Google came up with a correct usage of the word Google and I thought it was justified. Apple would definitely come up with something similar.
So NYC residents, be careful while crossing the streets. If not for the vehicles on the road, a fine of 100 bucks. Kruger says "3 pedestrians in Brooklyn have been killed since Sept 06 'cause of negligence while crossing the street, plugging in a gadget into their ears. This electronic gadgetry is reaching the point where it's becoming not only endemic but it's creating an atmosphere where we have a major public safety crisis at hand."
He's got a point, but is this the right kinda way to go for it? What do ya think?
Now, the report mentions "listening to Ipod or talking on a cell phone, using Blackberry and Video games". Does that mean that I'm good to go if I use a gadget manufactured by any company other than Apple? Probably not yeah? But the way these product names are used (anything that's plugged into your ears is now known as an Ipod) you could end up in trouble. A while back Google came up with a correct usage of the word Google and I thought it was justified. Apple would definitely come up with something similar.
So NYC residents, be careful while crossing the streets. If not for the vehicles on the road, a fine of 100 bucks. Kruger says "3 pedestrians in Brooklyn have been killed since Sept 06 'cause of negligence while crossing the street, plugging in a gadget into their ears. This electronic gadgetry is reaching the point where it's becoming not only endemic but it's creating an atmosphere where we have a major public safety crisis at hand."
He's got a point, but is this the right kinda way to go for it? What do ya think?
Labels: 100, Apple, Brooklyn, Google, Ipod, New York, NY, Senate, US
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Flashback 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
What happened in 2006 ? Here's something that has been floating around for a couple of weeks now. A collection of the first sentence of the very 1st post every month on this Blog -
- 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.
- 2006 has been pretty hectic (@ work) so far.
- "And, oh, by the way, Mr. Prime Minister, the United States is looking forward to eating Indian Mangoes.
- Mark Twain probably was correct when he said, and I quote, "April 1st: This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three-hundred and sixty-four."
- I don't know when did I decide, but here I was repenting over my decision to watch some Bollywood movies over the WE ;
- Vending machines at workplace are a topic of debate, always.
- There are times when you find yourself at a juncture where an unknown force takes over your predetermined notions.
- Ongoing rift in the Middle East is getting worse.
- It was year 1965 when US astrounaut Ed White lost a spare glove when he went outside his spaceship for the first time.
- Find myself in NYC this weekend ;) didnt quite enjoy the Hound ride though.
- No, this post is not in relation to what agent Fox Mulder used to say.
- No, this chap wont learn. (Bart Simpson)
Labels: 2006, Blog, Bollywood, Fox Mulder, Google, India, NY, Simpsons, Space, US, Weekend, Xfiles
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