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Top movie quotes appropriate for Oral Examinations

Monday, November 8, 2010 7:05:54 AM

Shaunak's Top movie quotes appropriate for oral examinations, in no particular order:

1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." - Gone with the Wind

2. "What we've got here is (a) failure to communicate." - Cool Hand Luke

3. "I'll be back." - The Terminator

4. "You had me at 'hello'" - Jerry Maguire

5. "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." - Godfather 2

6. "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." - A Streetcar Named Desire

7. "I see dead people." - Sixth Sense

8. "You talkin' to me?" - Taxi Driver

9. 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk? - Dirty Harry

10. "I have a bad feeling about this" - Star Wars

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Obama is on his way here

Thursday, November 4, 2010 4:00:30 AM

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His imperial highness, lord of lords, emperor Obama is on his way to Mumbai. And guess what the government of India has done to ensure his safety? Sealed off the entire south of Mumbai, that too bang in the middle of festive season.

It is the middle of the holiday season, Diwali here in India. This the the time when most folks go out, shop, buy gifts and celebrate. Roughly the Indian equivalent of Christmas. And thanks to El Presidente gracing us with his visit, all shops in South Mumbai will remain SHUT, and the Gateway of India inaccessible to the general public.

This is like shutting off New York's grand central on Boxing Day.

The people of Mumbai are all set to welcome Obama.... with the filthiest words you can find in any language. smile

Cartoon:

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Its been forever - again!

Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:06:32 AM

Good Afternoon people. I hope you're all keeping well.

I know. Yet again I have failed to post anything in a long time. My excuse remains the same: work. Anyhow, I have made up my mind to post something today, and I *am* going to do it. Ill just string together a bunch of random things to talk about.

The Common Wealthgames were held here in Delhi recently. Was a bunch of fun to watch, both the sporting events and the scandal that it generated. Turns out the organizing committee has been inflating figures to pilfer public money. (Big Surprise!)
Really do you blame em? It is the 'common-wealth' games! (Gettit?)

I have been busying myself trying to make a wireless data transmission device for a college project. I have nearly finished that and will post a video soon. It samples temperature data, transmits it over an RF link. The receiving board displays the reading. Nothing too high tech, but it was fun to build. I also had to develop a very unique antenna for it. More on that later. For now it would suffice to say that it involves a steel rod and Badminton shuttles!

And finally i will end this post with a random picture. A ZenitE camera! ( Doesn't work anymore sad )
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Until next time:
" Why is it drug addicts and computer afficionados are both called users? "
~ Clifford Stoll

PS: Obama is scheduled to visit Mumbai soon. They cut down 50 trees to 'beautify' the city for his visit. mad

PPS: I have an exam tomorrow!

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The Passing of Allan

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 7:14:58 PM

I was deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Allan Nielsen.

He fought long and brave battle against cancer, but unfortunately couldn't get the better of his disease.

He has been a source of inspiration, knowledge, mirth and joy to all of us. It has been a privileged sharing his thoughts and browsing through his photographic work. He was a positive and optimistic person, who carried aura of brightness and happiness around him.

In this time of grief, my prayers remain with his family. May they find the strength to bear the overwhelming sea of grief. I know words are of little comfort, yet i would like to quote a few lines:

"Life, an adventure perilous and gay And Death, a long and vivid holiday." - Louis Untermeyer


Allan's last request was that we "keep on laughing, singing, loving, praying and kissing." We will work towards fulfilling it shan't we?

Goodbye Allan.



Thanks Leazz for the message which broke the news to me.

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And people call me crazy

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 7:24:44 PM

Remember this: http://bit.ly/5f8Y7H ?

Now enjoy watching this:


Frankly, I am speechless.


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