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Bill Clinton Speaks at the DNC (via tpmtv)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:51:33 +0800

Bill Clinton Speaks at the DNC (via tpmtv)

"People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the..."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:42:51 +0800

““People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.” - Former US president Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention, 2008”

- Michael Tomasky: Bill Clinton delivers the best speech of his career | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

"The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Thomas Carlyle, 19th-century..."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:55:17 +0800

““The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Thomas Carlyle, 19th-century historian.”

- Cricinfo - Dhoni binds a winning ODI package

A word in your ear: Keep it slow and simple

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:40:23 +0800

A word in your ear: Keep it slow and simple: A move towards simplifying English will make it easier for non-native speakers to communicate better.

Taking Creationism Head On

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:46:16 +0800

Taking Creationism Head On: A teacher in Florida takes on the challenge of teaching evolution to a group of students, many of whom have been brought up to believe in creationism.

"We are so cooked. Start teaching your kids Mandarin."

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:19:38 +0800

““We are so cooked. Start teaching your kids Mandarin.””

- Paul Krugman @ NYTimes.com

Using Photographs to Enhance Videos of a Static Scene on Vimeo...

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:20:36 +0800

Using Photographs to Enhance Videos of a Static Scene on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

India: A weakening civilisation

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:16:14 +0800

India: A weakening civilisation: “Why is it, then, that at the moment India seems to be paralysed into inaction in the face of an all-out war against Indian liberties and values by Islamic terrorists? Why is it that Indians are aping so much the Western type of democracy without caring to adapt it to the Indian psyche and conditions, that anybody can twist the system, cheat and win in the end? Why is it that it appears at this very moment that there never has been so much corruption, debasement and selfishness in Indian politics?

Why it that the Indian government appears hell-bent to impose upon the nation a nuclear deal, which will neutralise India’s weapons of nuclear deterrence in the face of China’s and Pakistan’s aggressive nuclear weaponisation and castrate India’s independence in foreign policy, as well as bring with it immense Westernisation, not to mention a strong influx of Christian missionaries? Why is it that sections of Indian journalism seem to have touched a new low just to get more ratings?” - Francois Gautier

If this materializes, it will be one complex system alright. But...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:35:01 +0800

If this materializes, it will be one complex system alright. But would we stop using cars?

via kongwenbin.way2blog.net

BATPOD!!!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:35:51 +0800

BATPOD!!!: The hottest thing on two wheels this summer. And the coolest thing on the big screen too!

The Screen Superhero May Have Met Its Match - Itself

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:07:52 +0800

The Screen Superhero May Have Met Its Match - Itself: Have superhero movies reached their zenith? Is the only way ahead downwards? Perhaps after Watchmen.

Religion is but an opinion - to accept or ignore it is...

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:05:30 +0800

Religion is but an opinion - to accept or ignore it is one’s prerogative.

What's Peace?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:43:15 +0800

What's Peace?: Absence of disturbance to the enjoyment of results achieved from work.

Weekend Watch

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:23:07 +0800

The Warlords | 7/10

Three Kingdoms | 7/10

The Savages | 8/10

Kismat Konnection | 6.5/10

The Dark Knight

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:13:10 +0800

Outstanding piece of filmmaking. Unlikely to see anything like it for a long time to come.

The Pentagon has twice as many restrooms as necessary. When it was built, segregation was still in...

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:34:29 +0800

The Pentagon has twice as many restrooms as necessary. When it was built, segregation was still in place in Virginia, so separate restrooms for blacks and whites were required by law.

Rahman's ADA

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:41:49 +0800

ADA is in serious danger of being an underrated classic. Every track is such a gem; when was the last time Rahman gave us 8 distinct tracks in a single album - each with a distinctive feel, and rapturous in its own way! And Tu Mera Hai is just addictive from the word go. I wanted to know the stringed, almost guitar-like sounding (seemingly electronic) instrument that keeps lurking in the background, almost teasing us with its obscurity. Any ideas?

Why NOT to blog

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:55:25 +0800

“Running a blog is like letting a virtuoso play for 90 minutes are Carnegie Hall, and then seconds after their performance you run to the back Alley and grab the most inebriated homeless person drag them on stage and ask them what they think of the performance they overheard in the Alley. They then take a piss on the stage and say “F-you” to the people who just had a wonderful experience for 90 or 92 minutes.” - Jason Calcanis explains why he has stopped blogging.

Weekend Watch

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:48:00 +0800

The Kite Runner | 9/10 - Simply MARVELLOUS!

Eastern Promises | 7.5/10

No Country for Old Men | 7/10

Hellboy 2 | 7/10

Dasavatharam 7/10

Rock on, Rahman! An endearing interview of Rahman on a...

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:21:24 +0800

Rock on, Rahman!

An endearing interview of Rahman on a much-loved current affairs program on Indian national tv, circa early 90s. The morning dew-fresh sounds of Roja, sounds just as revolutionary today as it did then. And 17 years on, Rahman continues to mesmerize. Listen to his latest ditty in Jaane Tu…ya jaane na.