Hey you, the cool dude in a pair of jeans
the dude who likes to win by all means
Drugged by comforts, intoxicated with desire
wearing the wrinkled ugly despicable smile
Stop the nonsense, enough of your bullshit
walk straight you horrible culprit
Look into the mirror, you will vomit on it
what have you made of the God's gift
Don't talk about politics you never did vote
the bastards that rule us, are better than you whore
Listen to shit music, if you can't sing, fake
our culture and values are not your cake
Squeeze your brains, dung is what will come out
Shut your mouth, you lost your right to shout
Stop pestering people to get the stupid H1B
Listen to the inner voice, be what you wanna be
What have you done to the society that put up with you
that gave you the education that you very gladly chew
Hitting the keyboard is all you have learnt
All the degrees you got, they better be burnt
Do something good, come out of your dirty sleep
Offer your shoulders to the eyes that weep
Be a hero and make your mom proud
Stand up on your feet above the crowd
Make a difference, break the barriers
Turn the lazy bums into great warriors
Like a warrior, go fight for peace
to the umpteen slaves, bring justice
Only then can you ask God for favours
when you have given up all that is yours
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A song to you!
Hey stranger, another one with two beautiful eyes
I wanna say to you something extremely nice
Has anyone ever sung you a beautiful song
A song that never finds you ever wrong
A song that loves you as you are as you wanna be
that shows you life the way your eyes wanna see
the way your ears wanna hear, your heart wanna feel
the way you wanted it ever itself to reveal
A song that loves you, loves all about you
a song that bows in front of the divine you
A song that makes you wanna smile from deep within
that makes you forget the sorrow that has crept in
Pay for the song with that innocent smile on your eyes
God's gift it is that never does a harm, that knows no vice
If you ever were to cry, listen to this beautiful song
to you and only to you, do I belong
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Obama-mania
Hi,
If you know a little bit of me, you would know who I would support for the presidential contest that is going on in US. Of course, the gigantic, the fearless, the charismatic, the one and only Barack Obama. Read the entire story on this link http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections08/barackobama/story/0,,2066992,00.html . I had watched the video on youtube (don't have the link but you can easily get it if you type in Obama 2004 democratic party convention). He is ammmmazzzing, I never saw anyone spreading the message of hope so effectively as Obama. Most of his speeches are marked with the ecstasy of the crowds marked by some radical statements made by Obama.
Although his appeal for 'United States of America' is very USA specific, somehow I feel the entire world senses a lot of hope with his arrival into the US political arena. I really do not know the nitty gritties involved in the US primary elections, caucuses, etc, but I know he does have a strong contender in the name of Hillary Clinton. Any other day, when a name like Obama had not become this popular, Hillary would have been a sure-shot candidate for the US presidentship. But I am sure America would not want to lose out on the charismatic leadership of Obama and would probably reserve the next tenure for Hillary.
If you know a little bit of me, you would know who I would support for the presidential contest that is going on in US. Of course, the gigantic, the fearless, the charismatic, the one and only Barack Obama. Read the entire story on this link http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections08/barackobama/story/0,,2066992,00.html . I had watched the video on youtube (don't have the link but you can easily get it if you type in Obama 2004 democratic party convention). He is ammmmazzzing, I never saw anyone spreading the message of hope so effectively as Obama. Most of his speeches are marked with the ecstasy of the crowds marked by some radical statements made by Obama.
Although his appeal for 'United States of America' is very USA specific, somehow I feel the entire world senses a lot of hope with his arrival into the US political arena. I really do not know the nitty gritties involved in the US primary elections, caucuses, etc, but I know he does have a strong contender in the name of Hillary Clinton. Any other day, when a name like Obama had not become this popular, Hillary would have been a sure-shot candidate for the US presidentship. But I am sure America would not want to lose out on the charismatic leadership of Obama and would probably reserve the next tenure for Hillary.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Surface Computing
Hi,
This video gives a very good overview of surface computing. Why don't you watch it and let me know your views.
This video gives a very good overview of surface computing. Why don't you watch it and let me know your views.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Why I became a fan of Kumble
Unfortunately, these days, when someone apologises, it is seen as either a sign of weakness or an admission of guilt. I am neither unnerved nor are we guilty. In the larger interests of the game, if an apology could help build bridges and smooth things over, then it is better made than left unsaid because of egos.
-- Anil Kumble
Only one team was playing in the spirit of the game
-- Anil Kumble
Hi,
If you are not one of those who gives your flesh to watch a cricket match played by India (I am one of those), you might not have noticed the great controversy that is happening in Australia after Australia's 16th consecutive win under 'cry baby' Ponting's captaincy.
It all started on day one of the test match when Indians' appeal was turned down after Symonds clearly edged a ball to Dhoni. Symonds who was on 30 that time went on to make 162 which just turned the match in Australia's favour. To add to umpire Bucknor's woes, Symonds agreed in a post-match interview that he actualy had nicked that ball.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23000142-11088,00.html
Day 2 and 3 produced some high quality cricket with Australian fight back followed by an Indian classy reply. The centuries made by Laxman and Sachin in this match will still be remembered for long despite the controversy the match has caused.
And then, Ponting did something silly. Infact it was Symonds who was silly. He went to Harbhajan and was visibly sledging him and goading him to respond. Once Harbhajan responded, he turned to Ponting who in turn reported to umpires of Harbhajan's racially insulting comment. This was unacceptable to any cricket lover, because everyone knows how much Australians sledge their opponents and 'mentally disintegrate' them - in Steve Waugh's words. Their reaction to Bhajji's comment only shows how mentally fragile they themselves are and their sportsmanship.
And on day 5, when India started batting to turn the match into a draw (India had all the chance in the world to even win the match had the umpires not given some real bad decisions over the first 4 days of the match), things started getting worse. Before the series began, Ricky Punter Ponting had made a deal with the Indian captain Kumble that whenever there was a doubt whether a catch was cleanly taken by a fielder, both captains should agree to go by the fielder's word. He had done a 'magnanimous' act on day 2 of the match when he had claimed he had not collected clean an edge given by Dravid. But on day 5, when it was so crucial for India to stay on, he and his teammates made a mockery of the spirit of cricket by claiming catches some of which were clearly grounded. The umpires who had ultimate respect for the Australian sporting spirit fell into the great Australian psychological trap and judged the Indian batsmen out (2 crucial wickets of Dravid and Ganguly fell that way) and India was already cheated by the hosts. The fact that Clarke the person who cheated the most took 3 wickets in the penultimate over to finish off the match in Australian favour only rubbed salt in the wounds for Indians.
http://cricket.indiatimes.com/Aussies_are_true_masters_of_appeal_management/articleshow/2684508.cms
The post match euphoria started after the Indian catain Kumble stated in the press conference that 'Only one team played in the spirit of the game'. The calm and composed but yet unyielding manner in which he responded touched the hearts of many a cricket fan. The fact that there was more reaction amongst the Australian cricket fraternity and fans than expected only shows the evidence.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4349193a6488.html
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/jan/07roebuck.htm
If you thought it ended there, you are mistaken. The charge that was made against Bhajji was upheld by the match referee and he was banned for 3 matches post the match. There was no wonder the Indians felt cheated and BCCI responded in a really tough manner. I can't help but appreciate BCCI's stand during this entire drama. They have insisted on backing Harbhajan and are willing to pull the team out of the tour if the charges against him are not withdrawn. They even managed to get umpire Bucknor removed from the next test match (Although some will argue this was not correct, I as a cricket fan see nothing wrong in the decision taken by the ICC in the interests of the game). While Ponting behaved in a rather immature way by shouting furiously at an Indian reporter who questioned Ponting's integrity in appealing for a catch that was grounded, the Indian captain Anil Kumble won the hearts by keeping his calm and compose and by giving it back to the Australians with utter dignity. He clealry stated to the press how he felt cheated by his Australian counterpart where some claims by the fielders turned the match in their favour.
The match surely will be remembered for all the frenzy it has caused. I as a cricket fan was surely disappointed but am happy that the Indian captain conducted himself in utmost dignity.
-- Anil Kumble
Only one team was playing in the spirit of the game
-- Anil Kumble
Hi,
If you are not one of those who gives your flesh to watch a cricket match played by India (I am one of those), you might not have noticed the great controversy that is happening in Australia after Australia's 16th consecutive win under 'cry baby' Ponting's captaincy.
It all started on day one of the test match when Indians' appeal was turned down after Symonds clearly edged a ball to Dhoni. Symonds who was on 30 that time went on to make 162 which just turned the match in Australia's favour. To add to umpire Bucknor's woes, Symonds agreed in a post-match interview that he actualy had nicked that ball.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23000142-11088,00.html
Day 2 and 3 produced some high quality cricket with Australian fight back followed by an Indian classy reply. The centuries made by Laxman and Sachin in this match will still be remembered for long despite the controversy the match has caused.
And then, Ponting did something silly. Infact it was Symonds who was silly. He went to Harbhajan and was visibly sledging him and goading him to respond. Once Harbhajan responded, he turned to Ponting who in turn reported to umpires of Harbhajan's racially insulting comment. This was unacceptable to any cricket lover, because everyone knows how much Australians sledge their opponents and 'mentally disintegrate' them - in Steve Waugh's words. Their reaction to Bhajji's comment only shows how mentally fragile they themselves are and their sportsmanship.
And on day 5, when India started batting to turn the match into a draw (India had all the chance in the world to even win the match had the umpires not given some real bad decisions over the first 4 days of the match), things started getting worse. Before the series began, Ricky Punter Ponting had made a deal with the Indian captain Kumble that whenever there was a doubt whether a catch was cleanly taken by a fielder, both captains should agree to go by the fielder's word. He had done a 'magnanimous' act on day 2 of the match when he had claimed he had not collected clean an edge given by Dravid. But on day 5, when it was so crucial for India to stay on, he and his teammates made a mockery of the spirit of cricket by claiming catches some of which were clearly grounded. The umpires who had ultimate respect for the Australian sporting spirit fell into the great Australian psychological trap and judged the Indian batsmen out (2 crucial wickets of Dravid and Ganguly fell that way) and India was already cheated by the hosts. The fact that Clarke the person who cheated the most took 3 wickets in the penultimate over to finish off the match in Australian favour only rubbed salt in the wounds for Indians.
http://cricket.indiatimes.com/Aussies_are_true_masters_of_appeal_management/articleshow/2684508.cms
The post match euphoria started after the Indian catain Kumble stated in the press conference that 'Only one team played in the spirit of the game'. The calm and composed but yet unyielding manner in which he responded touched the hearts of many a cricket fan. The fact that there was more reaction amongst the Australian cricket fraternity and fans than expected only shows the evidence.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4349193a6488.html
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/jan/07roebuck.htm
If you thought it ended there, you are mistaken. The charge that was made against Bhajji was upheld by the match referee and he was banned for 3 matches post the match. There was no wonder the Indians felt cheated and BCCI responded in a really tough manner. I can't help but appreciate BCCI's stand during this entire drama. They have insisted on backing Harbhajan and are willing to pull the team out of the tour if the charges against him are not withdrawn. They even managed to get umpire Bucknor removed from the next test match (Although some will argue this was not correct, I as a cricket fan see nothing wrong in the decision taken by the ICC in the interests of the game). While Ponting behaved in a rather immature way by shouting furiously at an Indian reporter who questioned Ponting's integrity in appealing for a catch that was grounded, the Indian captain Anil Kumble won the hearts by keeping his calm and compose and by giving it back to the Australians with utter dignity. He clealry stated to the press how he felt cheated by his Australian counterpart where some claims by the fielders turned the match in their favour.
The match surely will be remembered for all the frenzy it has caused. I as a cricket fan was surely disappointed but am happy that the Indian captain conducted himself in utmost dignity.
Friday, January 04, 2008
I love America!
Hi,
Well, America is a developed nation. And in a developed nation you cannot throw out pennies to get someone to wash your dishes or your clothes. Well, so what? They have invented washing machines and dish washers. If you think they are costly and not everyone will be able to own them, stop there. They have even invented the coin operated machines. Drop some quarters and zoom... your washing machine starts operating. If you are used to having a chat with the canteen owner at your office when you grab a pepsi, you are in for disappointment at US. You need to drop in coins in the vending machine to grab a pepsi.
Last week, 2 of my colleagues shifted homes and needed assistance from me and my friend. I was advised to flex my muscles before going to help them. Let me list out the facts here - you can rent a truck but not a driver - of course you can if you are willing to shell $400 :-O! Forget about renting man power for loading and unloading stuff. So I was picked up from office on a 24 ft truck. Oh yeah, the colleague of mine was driving and I sat beside him. It was a nice huge truck - I still hate myself for not clicking a photo with a towel around my neck and a beedi between my lips sitting in the drivers' seat of the truck. Anyways, it is quite a huge vehicle to manipulate and if you are thinking of shifting to US at a later point of time, keep in your mind that you will have to drive a truck at some point or the other - unless you wish to live and die at the same place. Whether you want to smoke a beedi and wear a towel around your neck is upto you. So we reached his home and started on the job. A ramp behind the truck can be pulled out to help you roll things up. There is a dolly provided - I would rather call it a trolley - but you can't use it for big stuff - only small ones would fit. So I carried stuff - dresser, sofa, TV, beds, boxes, big boxes, huge boxes. I never imagined a Toshiba TV of 32" screen could be that heavy. Anyways, gripping it was even tougher. So the loading of 60% of one home was done on Friday. Saturday started with the loading of the remaining 40%, then unloading the entire 100%. A nice lunch to follow and we were to set to the second colleague for his stuff. Luckily 80% loading was done by the time we went. So we helped with the remaining 20%. And then the unloading at the destination - thankfully there were more people to help here. At the end we had nice chinese dinner. I felt very proud when I came back - I never might have thought I would be able to carry that heavy stuff. But yeah, for the coming two days, I had my hands and legs aching and had to walk like a robot. I'm Lovin' Ammerikha!
Well, America is a developed nation. And in a developed nation you cannot throw out pennies to get someone to wash your dishes or your clothes. Well, so what? They have invented washing machines and dish washers. If you think they are costly and not everyone will be able to own them, stop there. They have even invented the coin operated machines. Drop some quarters and zoom... your washing machine starts operating. If you are used to having a chat with the canteen owner at your office when you grab a pepsi, you are in for disappointment at US. You need to drop in coins in the vending machine to grab a pepsi.
Last week, 2 of my colleagues shifted homes and needed assistance from me and my friend. I was advised to flex my muscles before going to help them. Let me list out the facts here - you can rent a truck but not a driver - of course you can if you are willing to shell $400 :-O! Forget about renting man power for loading and unloading stuff. So I was picked up from office on a 24 ft truck. Oh yeah, the colleague of mine was driving and I sat beside him. It was a nice huge truck - I still hate myself for not clicking a photo with a towel around my neck and a beedi between my lips sitting in the drivers' seat of the truck. Anyways, it is quite a huge vehicle to manipulate and if you are thinking of shifting to US at a later point of time, keep in your mind that you will have to drive a truck at some point or the other - unless you wish to live and die at the same place. Whether you want to smoke a beedi and wear a towel around your neck is upto you. So we reached his home and started on the job. A ramp behind the truck can be pulled out to help you roll things up. There is a dolly provided - I would rather call it a trolley - but you can't use it for big stuff - only small ones would fit. So I carried stuff - dresser, sofa, TV, beds, boxes, big boxes, huge boxes. I never imagined a Toshiba TV of 32" screen could be that heavy. Anyways, gripping it was even tougher. So the loading of 60% of one home was done on Friday. Saturday started with the loading of the remaining 40%, then unloading the entire 100%. A nice lunch to follow and we were to set to the second colleague for his stuff. Luckily 80% loading was done by the time we went. So we helped with the remaining 20%. And then the unloading at the destination - thankfully there were more people to help here. At the end we had nice chinese dinner. I felt very proud when I came back - I never might have thought I would be able to carry that heavy stuff. But yeah, for the coming two days, I had my hands and legs aching and had to walk like a robot. I'm Lovin' Ammerikha!
Friday, December 28, 2007
1995 movie - Dangerous Minds
Hi,
This is an old movie of 1995 and I happened to watch it on TV. Earlier I had watched some movies of Michelle Pfeiffer, but this one by far was her best I have seen. She looks like a perfect fit for the story - a teacher trying to educate the unruly guys. Although I normally don't like those movies where you need to reach for tissues (there is a particular category which I have always liked but not the sad ones!), I was moved by Michelle's acting in some particular scenes in the movie. She gave a lot of life to her character - do try to grab a dvd and watch this one!
This is an old movie of 1995 and I happened to watch it on TV. Earlier I had watched some movies of Michelle Pfeiffer, but this one by far was her best I have seen. She looks like a perfect fit for the story - a teacher trying to educate the unruly guys. Although I normally don't like those movies where you need to reach for tissues (there is a particular category which I have always liked but not the sad ones!), I was moved by Michelle's acting in some particular scenes in the movie. She gave a lot of life to her character - do try to grab a dvd and watch this one!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
District B13
Hi,
If you have ever liked an action movie, even a part of it - even if you are one of those kinds who hate action movies, do not do NOT miss the movie 'District B13'. It is a wonderful amazing adventurous super movie. I saw the first scene of the movie by chance and could not take my eyes off it. It was directed at a breathtaking pace, with wonderfully athletic actors in the lead roles. The way the characters Le'ito and Damien jump from the ground, on to the buildings, off the buildings, onto the roofs, over the walls, up and down - Oh My GOD! I am never going to say I don't love action in movies. Such splendid action with wonderfully choreographed martial arts - it is seriously unbelievable! And no, they did not use much graphics. The two heroes are I believe originally stuntmen and they did all the stuff on their own. The pace of the movie is just ammazzingg... Trust my word and get the movie - btw, it'z a French movie so you need English subtitles to understand the dialogues and yeah the dialogue are good too!
If you have ever liked an action movie, even a part of it - even if you are one of those kinds who hate action movies, do not do NOT miss the movie 'District B13'. It is a wonderful amazing adventurous super movie. I saw the first scene of the movie by chance and could not take my eyes off it. It was directed at a breathtaking pace, with wonderfully athletic actors in the lead roles. The way the characters Le'ito and Damien jump from the ground, on to the buildings, off the buildings, onto the roofs, over the walls, up and down - Oh My GOD! I am never going to say I don't love action in movies. Such splendid action with wonderfully choreographed martial arts - it is seriously unbelievable! And no, they did not use much graphics. The two heroes are I believe originally stuntmen and they did all the stuff on their own. The pace of the movie is just ammazzingg... Trust my word and get the movie - btw, it'z a French movie so you need English subtitles to understand the dialogues and yeah the dialogue are good too!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
I am Legend
Hi,
The good news is - since I am at US for the Christmas season, I could receive the $25 gift movie card that is given away to everyone in the team for the holiday season. The bad news is - I wasted more than half of it on a bad movie - I am Legend. Yep, it is a bad movie. I won’t give stupid opinions like - “It’s a decent plot, but a half baked one but still there are some takeaways” etc etc. A bad movie is a bad movie is a bad movie. It was gripping in the middle, but seriously lacks any meat. It is based on a novel and I think the author lacks the maturity of some other prolific writers of the age. He/she does not give any importance to detail. OK, I accept your idea that some virus spreads out in the world and 95% humans become infected, but where is the meat? Support it with facts - show the transformation. In the end, a touch of GOD is given, but again lacks any depth. Facts may not be required here, but some depth of the sentiment needs to be shown. He tries to put in some concept of destiny in a very naive manner. Will Smith is OK, but can try to be more choosy about the movies he takes up.
The good news is - since I am at US for the Christmas season, I could receive the $25 gift movie card that is given away to everyone in the team for the holiday season. The bad news is - I wasted more than half of it on a bad movie - I am Legend. Yep, it is a bad movie. I won’t give stupid opinions like - “It’s a decent plot, but a half baked one but still there are some takeaways” etc etc. A bad movie is a bad movie is a bad movie. It was gripping in the middle, but seriously lacks any meat. It is based on a novel and I think the author lacks the maturity of some other prolific writers of the age. He/she does not give any importance to detail. OK, I accept your idea that some virus spreads out in the world and 95% humans become infected, but where is the meat? Support it with facts - show the transformation. In the end, a touch of GOD is given, but again lacks any depth. Facts may not be required here, but some depth of the sentiment needs to be shown. He tries to put in some concept of destiny in a very naive manner. Will Smith is OK, but can try to be more choosy about the movies he takes up.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Welcome to the Hotel California... Part 3
The next day we set off to Mystery spot, a nice mysterious place located near Santa Cruz. It was a 1 hour drive through hilly winding roads with nice picturesque sceneries and amazing roads - all of which I had captured on the cam. Mystery spot is a hilly area where gravity laws are defied - no perfect scientifc explanation has been given so far. A person taller than me appeared shorter than me and I could walk slantingly etc etc. It was a nice experience, I did take the photos and the video. When we returned, I was all tired and sis took me to a nice mexican restaurant - Chipotle's. Nice tacos stuffed with Black beans, Guacomela sauce (again the spelling!!) and also some rice item with corn, sauce, beans etc filled my tummy - my GOD that was a meal! I have to take Deepthi to such restaurant some day - she will enjoy it a lot.
I had a nice dinner and set back on the return journey, only to learn at the Oakland airport that the pilot had not turned up!!! After listening to my complaint that my first ever trip within US was being ruined, the United guy offered me a direct flight trip from San Francisco till Philly the next day morning along with accommodation in a nice hotel called Westin. The hotel was good, but the experience was unwanted. I had to take time off on monday and probably will have to compensate by working on a saturday. Neways, that was about the journey. It was great and I am all tired. I returned to my hotel to find my Dell Lappy delivered :-)! I love it!
I had a nice dinner and set back on the return journey, only to learn at the Oakland airport that the pilot had not turned up!!! After listening to my complaint that my first ever trip within US was being ruined, the United guy offered me a direct flight trip from San Francisco till Philly the next day morning along with accommodation in a nice hotel called Westin. The hotel was good, but the experience was unwanted. I had to take time off on monday and probably will have to compensate by working on a saturday. Neways, that was about the journey. It was great and I am all tired. I returned to my hotel to find my Dell Lappy delivered :-)! I love it!
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