Yesterday I read that the Sony Walkman completed 30 years. Got digging into my cupboard to search for the model which my dad had purchased around that time. Dad says he bought this walkman in April 1979 from Dubai, and supposedly this was the first model to hit the market there. So it’s a proud… Continue reading Dad’s Sony Walkman
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The Hangover – movie review
After a working weekend, you desperately seek a way to end the Sunday night with something nice so that your energy levels are charged up for yet another grinding week. I think buying advance tickets for “The Hangover†evening show was the best thing to do. If you don’t have the time to read… Continue reading The Hangover – movie review
Vodafone – Save environment
Got my attention & it should have been posted earlier. This is the billing envelope sent out by Vodafone. Provoking subscribers to opt for e-statements and thus save paper. Click picture to see larger size.
T20 World Cup – aane de Before & After
The Indian team got thrown out of the T20 world cup after a miserable performance. Here is a snapshot of the before and after sentiment of the people supporting the team. BEFORE AFTER So who's going to the airport to welcome the team? Cartoon courtesy: Mid-Day
Use your iPod to run a photo show on TV
You've got a zillion songs in there, a weekend full load of movies. But how about gettting your ipod to do some photo shows for your dear ones to see the latest holiday photos on that big TV in your living room. This article at Apple's website, will help you just do that bit. And… Continue reading Use your iPod to run a photo show on TV
A possible solution to the global crisis?
Got this forward from an uncle of mine. He puts in his little thought at the end of the mail. It is August. In a small town on the South Coast of France, holiday season is in full swing, but it is raining so there is not too much business happening. Everyone is heavily in… Continue reading A possible solution to the global crisis?
5 things I didn’t know till last week
I didn't know that ... Carrots came in various colours like red, yellow and even black. The orange coloured carrot was developed by the Dutch in respect of their national colour. Additional reading at Orange Journey. There is something called sea-burial. They take the body placed in a coffin and sail into the sea from… Continue reading 5 things I didn’t know till last week
Long road ahead
As Monday comes to an end, I see a very slow and long week ahead. No plans made for the big weekend and nothing to look forward to.
How to spend time effectively during a recession
If your work is recession hit and you’ve got some free time on hand, here’s something to help you spend that time effectively. Review your expenses Credit Card, Mobile Phone, Internet schemes can be reviewed. This could be a good time to move to the that budget friendly zero commitment scheme. Unsubscribe from newspapers/magazines you… Continue reading How to spend time effectively during a recession
Weekend Ingredients
Yummy desserts A good book And the forgotten playlist on the iPod
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