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Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
A Riddle: Solve it
A farmer has to transport a fox, a goose and a sack of grain across a river. The boat is so small that there is room only for him and one of the others at a time, but if he leaves the fox and goose together the fox will kill the goose, and if the goose and the sack of grain are left together the goose will eat the grain. How does he get them all over?
Post your answers in the comments
Post your answers in the comments
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila is a Mexican liquor distilled from the fermented juices obtained from the hearts of blue agave plants grown in the Tequila Region. The liquor gets its name from the town of Tequila located in the state of Jalisco where production started more than 200 years ago. Just like a fine cognac tequila gets better with aging. Popular brands include Jose Cuervo, Patron and Sauza.
Tequila is famous around the world for its unique taste and bouquet and it is also the great mixer used in Margaritas that have become one of the most popular cocktails ever..
TYPES OF TEQUILAS
Tequila can only be produced in Mexico, in the Tequila Region, and must comply with strict Mexican government regulations. In order to satisfy an ever-growing demand and a multitude of consumer's preferences and tastes, tequila is produced in two general categories and four different types in three of those categories. The two categories are defined by the percentage of juices coming from the blue agave:
Tequila can only be produced in Mexico, in the Tequila Region, and must comply with strict Mexican government regulations. In order to satisfy an ever-growing demand and a multitude of consumer's preferences and tastes, tequila is produced in two general categories and four different types in three of those categories. The two categories are defined by the percentage of juices coming from the blue agave:
Tequila 100% Agave. Must be made with 100% blue agave juices and must be bottled at the distillery in Mexico. It may be Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo.
Tequila. Must be made with at least 51% blue agave juices. This tequila may be exported in bulk to be bottled in other countries following the NOM standard. It may be Blanco, Gold, Reposado, or Añejo
HOW TO DRINK TEQUILA
The tequila shot with salt on one hand and a bite of lime is Hollywood stuff and few people drink it that way, mostly tourists. However, some people do put some lime juice in the tequila or bite the lime before sipping it. In many restaurants throughout Mexico they bring you a small tray with your favorite brand, a caballito with sangrita, salt and half a lime.
It is a sound practice to order the waiter to bring the tequila bottle to your table and have it poured in front of you. Some places do not keep a fair stock of brands, but they might say they do and serve you something different than what you ordered.
Choose the tequila that you like and enjoy it. There is really not a right way to drink, sip, or gulp tequila. Life is, after all, a matter of taste. :)
My Best Shots
I'm adding some images. So let me start off with this one. I'd clicked this picture in daman, its one of my best shots. What really amazed me was that i used my nokia n-73 to click this one. Oh! that cell sucked anyways. If you look at it, it has almost everything.. i've dedicated this picture to a very good pal of mine :)
Movies: The Prestige
Are you watching closely?
I've seen this movie so many times on DVD but still want to see it again & again.
One can relate to this personal human struggle for victory over another at all costs on a much grander scale, as the two magicians obessed to learn each other tricks. It's a Masterpiece with a solid acting and a wonderful and intelligent screenplay. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale divide the master role of this game of ambition, Michael Caine the mentor of both. They will deceive us with mind tricks, they will fool our minds with illusions about the story.There are deeper layers of this film that will be uncovered over time.
I have to say this is one of the best movies i have seen, there's twist after twist, and when you think there is no more, there will be. Great performances and ever better plot. I highly recommend this movie to all ages. And believe me 'you have to watch closely'.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Iman Maleki's Paintings
Iman Maleki is a Iranian painter. His painting are good as real. I took this following info from his website. He was born on 1976 in Tehran. He has been fascinated by the art of Painting since he was a child. At the age of 15, he started to learn painting under the mastery of his first and only teacher - Morteza Katouzian - who is the greatest realist painter of Iran. Meanwhile, he began to paint professionally. In 1999 he graduated in Graphic Design from the Art University of Tehran. Since 1998, he has participated in several exhibitions. In the year 2000, he got married and in the following year he established ARA Painting Studio and started to teach painting, considering classical and traditional values.
Motivational Fable from China
A water bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the House, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house.Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of it’s own imperfection. And miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causeswater to leak out all the way back to your house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts,” the pot said.
The bearer said to the pot, “Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw. So I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you’ve watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house?
Moral: Each of us has our own unique flaws. We’re all cracked pots. But it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You’ve just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them.
Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life.
Sony PSP
Some of my friends wanted info about Sony PSP.
To read it's review, click here
This links are for psp firmware updates below
The difference between Optimists and Pessimists
An optimist sees the best in the world, while a pessimist sees only the worst. An optimist finds the positive in the negative, and a pessimist can only find the negative in the positive.
For example, an avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.
He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, a pessimist by nature, and invited him to hunt with him and his new dog.
As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. they fired, and a duck fell. The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet. This continued all day long; each time a duck fell, the dog walked across the surface of the water to retrieve it.
The pessimist watched carefully, saw everything, but did not say a single word.
On the drive home the hunter asked his friend, “Did you notice anything unusual about my new dog?”
“Yes, I sure did,” responded the pessimist. “He can’t swim.”
For example, an avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.
He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, a pessimist by nature, and invited him to hunt with him and his new dog.
As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. they fired, and a duck fell. The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet. This continued all day long; each time a duck fell, the dog walked across the surface of the water to retrieve it.
The pessimist watched carefully, saw everything, but did not say a single word.
On the drive home the hunter asked his friend, “Did you notice anything unusual about my new dog?”
“Yes, I sure did,” responded the pessimist. “He can’t swim.”
Creepy History
Have a history teacher explain this if they can.
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln ’s secretary was named Kennedy.Kennedy’s Secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named ‘Ford.’Kennedy was shot in a car called ‘ Lincoln’ made by ‘Ford.’
Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here’s the kicker…
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, MarylandA week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
Creepy huh?
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln ’s secretary was named Kennedy.Kennedy’s Secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named ‘Ford.’Kennedy was shot in a car called ‘ Lincoln’ made by ‘Ford.’
Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here’s the kicker…
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, MarylandA week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
Creepy huh?
Don't complicate things, keep'em simple
When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they discovered pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). NASA took 10 years and $12,000,000 to solve the problem. They developed a pen that worked at zero gravity, upside down, underwater, in practically any surface including crystal and in a temperature range from below freezing to over 300 degrees C.
And what did the Russians do? They used a pencil!
And what did the Russians do? They used a pencil!
It all depends on the way you look at things
“One day a father and his rich family took his son to a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people can be.They spent a day and a night in the farm of a very poor family. When they got back from their trip the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”
“Very good Dad!”
“Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked.
“Yeah!”
“And what did you learn?”
The son answered, “I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars.
Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon.”
When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless.
His son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are!”
Isn’t it true that it all depends on the way you look at things?
If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life — you’ve got everything!
You can’t buy any of these things, but still you can have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!
“Very good Dad!”
“Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked.
“Yeah!”
“And what did you learn?”
The son answered, “I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars.
Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon.”
When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless.
His son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are!”
Isn’t it true that it all depends on the way you look at things?
If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life — you’ve got everything!
You can’t buy any of these things, but still you can have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!
Jokes: Grass Eaters
One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two men eating grass by the road-side. He ordered his driver to stop, and he got out to investigate.
‘Why are you eating grass?’ he asked one man.
‘We don’t have any money for food,’ the poor man replied.
‘Oh, well, you can come with me to my house,’ instructed the lawyer.
But, sir, I have a wife and two children with me!’
‘Bring them along!’ replied the lawyer.He turned to the other man and said: ‘You come with us, too.’
‘But I have a wife and six children,’ the second man answered.
‘Bring them as well’ replied the lawyer.
They all climbed into the car, which was no easy task, even for a ca! r as large as the limousine. Once underway, one of the poor fellows says: ‘Sir you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you.’
The lawyer replied: ‘Glad to do it. You’ll love my place; the grass is almost a foot tall.’
‘Why are you eating grass?’ he asked one man.
‘We don’t have any money for food,’ the poor man replied.
‘Oh, well, you can come with me to my house,’ instructed the lawyer.
But, sir, I have a wife and two children with me!’
‘Bring them along!’ replied the lawyer.He turned to the other man and said: ‘You come with us, too.’
‘But I have a wife and six children,’ the second man answered.
‘Bring them as well’ replied the lawyer.
They all climbed into the car, which was no easy task, even for a ca! r as large as the limousine. Once underway, one of the poor fellows says: ‘Sir you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you.’
The lawyer replied: ‘Glad to do it. You’ll love my place; the grass is almost a foot tall.’
Movies: The Last King of Scotland
Till now all my reviews are on Films shot/based in Africa.
The Last King of Scotland is an acedemy-winning film based on Giles folen's fictional novel.
The Last King of Scotland tells the story of Dr. Nicholas Garrigan a young Scottish doctor who travels to Uganda and becomes the personal physician to the Dictator Idi Amin.The movie is loosely based on factual events of Amin's rule.
It follows the arrival in Africa of a young Scottish doctor looking for something better than a life settling down in his father’s medical practice back home. By chance he comes to Amin’s aid at a roadside accident and is soon offered the seemingly luxurious position as his personal doctor. All appears rosey for the doctor, played wonderfully by James McAvoy, as he drifts from poolside parties to state dinners in his bosses palace. But soon events start to not only change his role at Amin’s side, but to threaten his very existance. As the film progresses it becomes darker and more violent reflecting the brutal manner in which Uganda suffered under his leadership. Forest Whitaker is very convincing in the eponymous role as Idi Amin, turning from the charming new president to a psychopathic megalomaniac. Well worth seeing.
To read about Idi Amin, click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idi_Amin
Reach for the stars
When Love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness; instead keep your head up high and gaze at the "Star" for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal!
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Movies: Dark Knight Posters
I've found some Dark Knight posters. I love the joker. He is damn diabolic.
Movies: The Constant Gardener
All i would say is 'A modern political masterpiece'. I remember passing on my DVD to couple of my friends & asking them to watch it forsure. Later on they admitted that they doozed off watching this movie. they found too slow & boring. i admit was a little too long like "The English Patient" but both are superb...
Rachel Weisz is truly transcendent.. She is just so immensely real and powerful and alive! Ralph Fienne's role as that of a somewhat distant man is the perfect complement to this. On a private level, the film deals with the problems of communication in a marriage, and at a public level touches on the use of Africans as human guinea pigs by large drug companies. As Tessa, Rachel Weisz is a strong woman, a passionate advocate of human rights who is unafraid to create public scandals in the interest of saving lives. Ralph Fiennes gives a sensitive performance as a cold British diplomat and distant husband who gradually thaws into a compassionate human being who loves the soul of Africa. Interesting contrasts in the use of color by the director balance the different worlds in conflict in this film. Cooler colors prevail in the well-ordered life of the British diplomat earlier in the film, where a more brilliant palette of vivid colors later in the film reflect the beauty and chaos of Africa.
The Constant Gardener was well worth watching.
Movies: Blood Diamond
I'm going to start off writing my reviews about movies. I'm starting it with Blood Diamond. It's a gritty telling of how many lives your diamond ring might have cost.
Leonardo DiCaprio manifests yet another new image in his career, playing a Rhodesian mercenary turned conflict diamond smuggler working in war-torn Sierra Leone. He crosses paths with an African fisherman who was forced to work at gun point in a diamond mine where he finds a rare and very large pink diamond. This fast moving action flick picks up speed as they endeavour to retreive the buried diamond from under the noses of the rebel forces. At the same time, with the help of a female journalist they try to reunite the fisherman with his separated family, one of which has been ‘recruited’ into the said militia.A good yarn to watch with plenty of excitement and emotions, and Leonardo manages to carry off the accent reasonably convincingly. Some of the characters might be cynical but the film itself does search for hope. The heart of the picture is the human cost. Characters see the wealth of the diamond and are destroyed by it. Worth renting on DVD or downloading it from some torrent site. hahaha
Clash of the Titans - India tour of Australia, 2007/08
It's Boxing day. Start of India's first test vs against Australia at MGC. We almost won the series last time we played there, but the aussies held the nerve to draw the series 1-1. Australia have the batting plus a good bowling attack but India too has 'The Big Five' in Sachin, Dravid, Laxman, Yuvraj & Ganguly. It's going to a big test match for Ganguly who is playing is 100 test match & is the form of his life. Hope to see him score a 100+ in his 100 test match.
I'm backin Australia as usual, but would be thrilled to see India win. :)
For Fixtures click here http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/series/291320.html?template=schedule
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Merry Christmas to you
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.
Joke : Top ten signs of an Indian in USA
1. She wears a frock, but has a pigtail.
2. He searches for buttermilk in a supermarket.
3. She searches for chilli powder in a supermarket.
4. He talks a lot about the problems of living in India.
5. She talks a lot about the unclean streets of India.
6. He says the Indian politicians are the cause of underdevelopment.
7. She says the Indian bureaucrats are the cause of inaction.
8. He talks about the harassment at the airports in India.
9. She talks about the cheapest air-fares to India.
10. He and she jointly decide to go Macdonalds to eat french fries.
2. He searches for buttermilk in a supermarket.
3. She searches for chilli powder in a supermarket.
4. He talks a lot about the problems of living in India.
5. She talks a lot about the unclean streets of India.
6. He says the Indian politicians are the cause of underdevelopment.
7. She says the Indian bureaucrats are the cause of inaction.
8. He talks about the harassment at the airports in India.
9. She talks about the cheapest air-fares to India.
10. He and she jointly decide to go Macdonalds to eat french fries.
Joke : George Bush goes to a school
George Bush goes to a primary school to give a speech. After his talk he offers question time.One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him what his name is.
“Bob”.
“And what is your question, Bob?”
“I have 3 questions.
First, Why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, Why are you President when Kerry got more votes?
And third, What happened to Osama Bin Laden?
Just then the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies that they will continue after recess.When they resume George says, “OK, where were we? Oh that’s right — question time. Who has a question?”
A different little boy puts up his hand . George points him out and asks him what his name is. “Steve”
“And what is your question, Steve?”
“I have 5 questions.
First, Why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, Why are you President when Kerry got more votes?
Third, What happened to Osama Bin Laden?
Fourth, Why did the recess bell go 20 minutes early?
And fifth, Where is “Bob”? !!
“Bob”.
“And what is your question, Bob?”
“I have 3 questions.
First, Why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, Why are you President when Kerry got more votes?
And third, What happened to Osama Bin Laden?
Just then the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies that they will continue after recess.When they resume George says, “OK, where were we? Oh that’s right — question time. Who has a question?”
A different little boy puts up his hand . George points him out and asks him what his name is. “Steve”
“And what is your question, Steve?”
“I have 5 questions.
First, Why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, Why are you President when Kerry got more votes?
Third, What happened to Osama Bin Laden?
Fourth, Why did the recess bell go 20 minutes early?
And fifth, Where is “Bob”? !!
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