I was always rather fascinated by the rows popular leader statues got into. During their lifetime, these leaders led peaceful, passive life helping one cause or the other. And after their departure, their statues get into one row or the other. Funny, really. We, Indians go to any length to see a leader’s statue installed in any one of the busy junctions only to leave the birdies have a pleasant time on their heads and shoulders. Now some Asian population in Leichester, England wants a Gandhi statue in the city center. No, says a white minority that wants a Football hero instead. What does a statue appeal to the world when it’s just the opposite to what he/she desired it to be? It reminds me of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld ‘Pyramids’ where the dead kings and queens hate to be mummified and put into pyramids ’cause it’s a boring afterlife. Leave the old timers alone, they probably better off in history text books and museums ’cause believe me you wouldn’t like it have a damn crow crapping on you when you are made to stand pointing in some obscure direction.

Don’t worry, no spoilers. I watched it and thought how they choose such ordinary movies for Oscars. I watched it again. It all fell into place and it was ordinary and
spectacular. There is a reason why such movies score at the Oscars. They don’t go explaining things, they leave it to the people. They don’t preach, they just bring the reality onto celluloid. I don’t blame the Indian Cinema, it’s just the Indian people are not cut out for that. They want to enjoy the movie, not sit and puzzle out what’s going on and where’s it heading. ‘No Country For Old Men’ is violent. And the Coen brothers have done a good job. The theme is simple. The world outside is dark, cruel and random. You can’t stop what’s coming. Tommy Lee Jones fits perfectly as the helpless, harried old sheriff. It’s only after considerable time into the movie you get he’s the protagonist. Javier Bardem as the psychopath with principles, with that ridiculous page bob cut is terrific. The scene where he harasses a shopkeeper shows how dangerously crazy he is. The movie ends abruptly and it’s a fine ending. People who didn’t watch it yet, I advice you to see it at home. You’d want to go back and see some scenes again and they all drawl as if their tongue is stuck to the roof of the mouth. You wouldn’t like it if you didn’t get it and come grumbling out of the movie.

A lot of shootout incidents are being reported in the US universities, in some quite reputed universities, for a few months now. Either Indian students are killed or there’s a killing rampage where both US and non US students reportedly die. It’s really sad and creepy at the same time. I totally agree with this guy in this one when he says we are aping the west. Indian school kids apparently take it up quite fast and emulate. ‘If your father isn’t wealthy enough to have a firearm, fire with an air gun‘ seems to be their motto. I feel intrigued by what’s going on in their minds when they act like that. Even when there are counsellers for each university building in the campus in the US, they seem to have gone out of control. Thank goodness, Indian Government does a good job having stringent rules in place that limits arms proliferation. We have enough already. I wonder when this shooting season’s going to end. Does Barack Obama have a policy in mind regarding this?

I couldn’t believe it! I was thinking the judges would trash this guy’s dance… and they actually let him through! I watched it twice to confirm. Did it look exotic to them?

I can’t stop sighing. It hit me in the pit of my stomach. I can’t seem to recover from it. More than the loss, I have to face the humiliation. I’m much of a gloater now that I realize it. I was about to make it happen and even laid out plans but some one from here apparently put an end to it. I wish 27 descend upon you. Long blessed be thy soul to rot in hell.

I’m tired of explaining to people the meaning of beta. Each and every git goes like this, ‘Show me the money dude, I’ll sign up’. MGinger won’t start sending out SMS ads or cheques right away. The other day Mginger found a slot on CNN IBN where they met up with the CEO, MGinger based in Bangalore. He made it clear that the companies trying to get their products onto the market are trying out new mediums and this new venture, being the first in India is certainly catching on as their subscriber base has touched a 300,000 mark in just a month’s time. Once a strong subscriber base is established naturally companies will pour in. Why don’t you get it? What’s so hard in this to believe?

Companies paid TV channels to air their ads while you were denied your right to the share of the money. Now the ads come straight to your inbox and you’re paid for reading them. It’s a new medium that’s working out. So sign up here:

http://www.mginger.com/index.jsp?inviteId=99918

I can understand the concern of girls reluctant to part with their personal information online. I don’t know when they will start to get real (cause they are partly stupid) and stop being paranoid. But what’s with boys?! Stop being a sissy and get back your balls!

Adbux is another money making venture. You click websites, say 10 per day and get paid $0.01 for each website you click. First sign up for a free account in paypal.com for money transfers. Sign up here:

http://adbux.org/?r=fogdude

For proof that Adbux pays you check out Marc’s blog right here: link

The working of my UT star modem still puzzles me. It works perfectly fine in the day time. The connection disruption is infrequent as compared to the night-time. Below are the steps I ’solely’ found for uninterrupted connection in the night.

Step 1: Try switching on the modem after tugging and replugging all the connections.

Step 2: Browse for a while and keep an eye on the modem links for any sudden interruption.

Step 3: If so, repeat step 1.

Step 4: In case the modem links never establish try making a call using the jack pin that connects the modem (I don’t use the splitter and I hear crackling noise while making the call). Now plug the jack back into the modem.

Step 5: Bingo! The connection sputters to life with all the links flickering & blinking. Happy uninterrupted browsing! (roughly 2-3 hours after which the above procedures are to be repeated again)

Where do you suppose lies the problem? Modem or the Airtel connection? I strongly believe that its the latter.

http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=19603

Check the list of the countries which violate the online freedom of expression of their netizens. They have been tagged ‘The internet enemies’ as they limit access to sites, filter internet traffic, harass the Bloggers and so on. The countries are rather obvious. Those which oppose Mr. Bush or indirectly America have been listed. And God bless you Marc, you’re in India.