Communication is a key, vital element in any successful relationship in life. It doesn't have to be verbal, either. It is understanding what matters and how effective one has been able to communicate to others. Miscommunication can lead you into trouble. A simple example down below... Double-click on the image...
Friday, August 31, 2007
Funny Clear & Crisp One-Liners
Here are some funny one-liners that I came across..
- "You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy and the tallest guy in the National Basketball Association is Chinese."-Chris Rock
- "A guy know's he's in love when he loses interest in his car for a couple of days."-Tim Allen
- "A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he's finished."-Zsa Zsa Gabor
- "A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it."-Bob Hope
- "I don't consider myself bald. I'm simply taller than my hair."-Thom Sharp
- "Give a man a fish and he has food for a day; teach him how to fish and you can get rid of him for the entire weekend."-Zenna Schaffer
- "It's not that I'm afraid to die; I just don't want to be there when it happens."-Woddy Allen
- "I've been on a calender, but I've never been on time."-Marilyn Monroe
- "It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it."-Sam Levenson
Remembering Diana
Better known as People's princess, Lady Diana died tragically in a car crash in France this very day ten years back, 31st August 1997. On the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, a tribute to the lady who touched the hearts of millions worldwide
The most photographed woman in the world, "Shy Di," first charmed the world with her beauty and innocence at the age of 19. The darling of media and people alike, in later years, Diana's amazing sense of style was synonymous with British fashion.
The most photographed woman in the world, "Shy Di," first charmed the world with her beauty and innocence at the age of 19. The darling of media and people alike, in later years, Diana's amazing sense of style was synonymous with British fashion.
"I'd like to be a queen in people's hearts but I don't see myself being queen of this country.”- Princess Diana
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Salary Woes
Ahem.... I am still not through venting my anger on BCCI....
As we know according to the new agenda, from now, BCCI is going to give salary to players according to the player's performance.
As we know according to the new agenda, from now, BCCI is going to give salary to players according to the player's performance.
Brother, you are not going to get your salary for this match!
Hey buddy, for God's sake please try and take this catch or else our salary is gone..
Sir, I think I am gonna take VRS and become an umpire like you. Even without making runs or taking wickets I will get my pay right...?
BCCI and ICL draw daggers
When it comes to Indian cricket, the most happening thing around creating tidal waves is the (The Board of Control for Cricket in India) BCCI vs. ICL (Indian Cricket League) battle. As is evident all around the world, it is only competition that can tap out the best talent in any field. It's a real pity for the fact that the efforts of BCCI (big names and politicians involved) to prevent the ICL to exist is backed even by the ICC now. Minting money has never been a problem for BCCI, thanks to tons of advertising campaigns and sponsors. What really the game needs is real talent and zest which is missing amongst cricketers off late. The cash hungry, powerful Board rather than encouraging ICL is strictly against it, going to the extent of warning to ruin the career of all the young upcoming players that are signing in for ICL.
What is even more pathetic is the fact that BCCI is determined to ensure the failure of the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) by refusing to let out stadia for the ICL’s inaugural Twenty20 competition later this year, and also threatened to bar players signing for ICL from representing India in official tournaments. It has even unleashed a slew of financial packages in a bid to retain the current players.
Statistics reveal that the match fees of the Ranji Trophy players would be increased to Rs 35,000 per day. Ranji Trophy players currently get a match fee of Rs 16,000 per day, which means that domestic players would get Rs 19,000 more from the current season.
The biggest question now looming in our mind is why, despite the passion, the base and all the wealth, can't India produce a truly world-class team? As long as the current system goes on, Indian cricket is going nowhere. My worst of the worst nightmare would be the day when cricket would be compared to the likes of hockey, which is already in shambles now and even worse. You wanna know why? Ask the Indian Hockey Federation, they will tell you why.
What is even more pathetic is the fact that BCCI is determined to ensure the failure of the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) by refusing to let out stadia for the ICL’s inaugural Twenty20 competition later this year, and also threatened to bar players signing for ICL from representing India in official tournaments. It has even unleashed a slew of financial packages in a bid to retain the current players.
Statistics reveal that the match fees of the Ranji Trophy players would be increased to Rs 35,000 per day. Ranji Trophy players currently get a match fee of Rs 16,000 per day, which means that domestic players would get Rs 19,000 more from the current season.
The biggest question now looming in our mind is why, despite the passion, the base and all the wealth, can't India produce a truly world-class team? As long as the current system goes on, Indian cricket is going nowhere. My worst of the worst nightmare would be the day when cricket would be compared to the likes of hockey, which is already in shambles now and even worse. You wanna know why? Ask the Indian Hockey Federation, they will tell you why.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
World’s Most Expensive Desserts
If you think your dinner at a star hotel was expensive, then wait until you try The Fortress Aquamarine. The dessert below called The Fortress Aquamarine being sold at a restaurant in Sri Lanka costs a whopping $14,500, undeniably being the world's most expensive dessert.
Inspired by another gem-studded treat, the Bombay Sapphire Martini, the dessert consists of an 80-carat aquamarine gem (the one down below) that sits on a sliver of chocolate shaped to look like the resort’s logo. For a mammoth $14,500 (not including the handmade glass utensils), diners can keep the gemstone after finishing their treat.
The two below costing over $1,000 are ranked as the second and third most expensive desserts. It consists of an 80 carat aquamarine gem and some chocolate.
Anyone ready to treat their taste buds.....?
Inspired by another gem-studded treat, the Bombay Sapphire Martini, the dessert consists of an 80-carat aquamarine gem (the one down below) that sits on a sliver of chocolate shaped to look like the resort’s logo. For a mammoth $14,500 (not including the handmade glass utensils), diners can keep the gemstone after finishing their treat.
The two below costing over $1,000 are ranked as the second and third most expensive desserts. It consists of an 80 carat aquamarine gem and some chocolate.
Anyone ready to treat their taste buds.....?
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Ambush Marketing at its Best
Ratatouille
Imagine a rat sneaking into your kitchen, you never know what it's upto. The very sight of this rotund, squeaking, pesky little one will trigger panic waves in a jiffy to all of us. The following review has got lots to do with the first two sentences above.
My stream being animation, animated movies have always been my favorites. One movie that I watched very recently was Ratatouille. I just couldn't resist commenting on this movie. Hands down this flick is one of the best movies of the year, at least for me. It's not that I love animated movies that I am urging you to watch this movie, but Ratatouille is a great family movie and is a must-watch one. Trust me fellas..
The very theme of this movie is "Anyone Can Cook". The movie revolves around Remy who has a problem. As with many who live in France, he has a passion for fine food, and a gift for making it. His keen sense of smell serves him very well as an enthusiastic gourmet, and in his ability to pick just the right combination of ingredients to create magical flavors. And great food is that to him – magic. It has a power that fills him with wonder and awe.
Only problem is, Remy is a rat.
Some plot, in brief... Set in modern day Paris, France, this charming film concerns the hopes and dreams of a single rat named Remy. He lives with his rat family, yet scorns the low-quality dining options that are available (garbage). For Remy, food is not just fuel, but art to be savored and appreciated. He yearns to cook like the late, fabled chef Gusteau, who once ran the finest restaurant in Paris but died brokenhearted when his restaurant was ruined by a review from a scolding, influential critic. By happenstance, Remy quickly finds his way inside the kitchen of the legendary eatery and his arrival is simultaneous with that of Linguini, a nervous would-be dishwasher who also yearns for better things. Thus, a great culinary partnership is born between these two.
I can assure one thing for sure, you will at the end of this film, reach for the rewind button. This movie is one of those which will stick into your heads forever, and you cannot get over it.
This Blog is AnswerTips Enabled
Thanks for bringing this nice application to our attention, RC.
This Blog Is AnswerTips Enabled.
The new bling is called AnswerTips and is a product of Answers.com. The moment you double click on any word that puzzles you, you get a popup that explains what that word means. The best part about this new and innovative feature is that you don't get a popup unless you really want one. Hovering the mouse over a word doesn't incite a popup.
I've added an AnswerTips logo on the right sidebar, but I doubt that's going to mean much to anyone... just in case.
In fact, it's a cool tool that glues the viewer to one site, rather than open a new window in search of the meaning of a particular word, thus tending to distract.
Well the downside is that, if you happen to be a habitual double-clicker, double-clicking everything that you see (of course unknowingly), then this feature might sound a bit annoying to you at times. Bear with me fellas, I am just on a helping spree trying to cure the habitual double-clickers around....
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Think Before you Speak
WIFE: “What would you do if I die? Would you get married again?”
HUSBAND: “Definitely not!”
WIFE: “Why not - don’t you like being married?”
HUSBAND: “Of course I do.”
WIFE: “Then why wouldn’t you remarry?”
HUSBAND: “Okay, I’d get married again.”
WIFE: “You would? (with a hurtful look on his face).
HUSBAND: (makes audible groan).
WIFE: “Would you live in our house?”
HUSBAND: “Sure, it’s a great house.”
WIFE: “Would you let her drive my car?”
HUSBAND: “Probably, it is almost new.”
WIFE: “Would you replace my pictures with hers?”
HUSBAND: “That would seem like the proper thing to do.”
WIFE: “Would she use my golf clubs?”
HUSBAND: “No, she’s left-handed.”
WIFE: - - -silence - -
HUSBAND: “Shite!!!!”
HUSBAND: “Definitely not!”
WIFE: “Why not - don’t you like being married?”
HUSBAND: “Of course I do.”
WIFE: “Then why wouldn’t you remarry?”
HUSBAND: “Okay, I’d get married again.”
WIFE: “You would? (with a hurtful look on his face).
HUSBAND: (makes audible groan).
WIFE: “Would you live in our house?”
HUSBAND: “Sure, it’s a great house.”
WIFE: “Would you let her drive my car?”
HUSBAND: “Probably, it is almost new.”
WIFE: “Would you replace my pictures with hers?”
HUSBAND: “That would seem like the proper thing to do.”
WIFE: “Would she use my golf clubs?”
HUSBAND: “No, she’s left-handed.”
WIFE: - - -silence - -
HUSBAND: “Shite!!!!”
Did you know?
Guess who has come to dinner
Friday, August 17, 2007
Narrow Habitation
Can you actually stay in a house with 1 meter wide by 10 meters tall?
A house calls attention in Madre de Deus, Brazil; it has three floors and even the builder had faith in what he built. Helenita, the designer and the owner of the house who is now living happily inside. At first, the municipality refused, but in the end with the plan allowed the construction, that became a touristic spot of the small town of 12,000 people.
The house is a bit wider, but only at the back. It’s 1m wide at the entrance and 2m wide at the back - and 10m tall, with 3 floors. It’s amazing what this simple woman did with a such small piece of land without any architectural help
Thursday, August 16, 2007
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