According to Jacqueline Whitmore, one of the nation’s foremost experts on etiquette and protocol, wireless phone users can take these steps to avoid offending others:
1. Be all there. When you’re in a meeting, performance, courtroom or other busy area, let calls go to voicemail to avoid a disruption. In some instances, turning your phone off may be the best solution.
2. Keep it private. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid discussing private or confidential information in public. You never know who may be in hearing range.
3. Keep your cool. Don’t display anger during a public call. Conversations that are likely to be emotional should be held where they will not embarrass or intrude on others.
4. Learn to vibe. Use your wireless phone’s silent or vibration settings in public places such as business meetings, religious services, schools, restaurants, theaters or sporting events so that you do not disrupt your surroundings.
5. Avoid “cell yell.” Remember to use your regular conversational tone when speaking on your wireless phone. People tend to speak more loudly than normal and often don’t recognize how distracting they can be to others.
6. Follow the rules. Some places, such as hospitals or airplanes, restrict or prohibit the use of mobile phones, so adhere to posted signs and instructions. Some jurisdictions may also restrict mobile phone use in public places.
7. Excuse yourself. If you are expecting a call that can’t be postponed, alert your companions ahead of time and excuse yourself when the call comes in; the people you are with should take precedence over calls you want to make or receive.
8. Send a message. Use Text Messaging to send and receive messages without saying a single word.
9. Watch and listen discreetly. New multimedia applications such as streaming video and music are great ways to stay informed and access the latest entertainment. However, adjust the volume based on your surroundings in much the same way that you would adjust your ringer volume. Earphones are a great way to avoid distracting others in public areas.
10. Alert silently. When using your phone’s walkie-talkie feature, send the person you’re trying to reach a Call Alert before starting to speak. If you’re around other people, turn off your phone’s external speaker and use the vibration setting to minimize any disturbance and to respect your contact’s privacy.
From : Karen Leland of HuffPo
July 05, 2009
June 01, 2009
May 18, 2009
April 15, 2009
WORLD VOICE DAY
Here is something worth reading !!
இதோ உருப்படியா ஒரு பதிவு !!
Have you ever thought about your voice and its significance in daily living ?
How do you rate yourself as a voice user?
The Elite Vocal Performer, Level I, is a person for whom even a slight aberration of voice may have dire consequences. Most singers and actors are in this group; the opera singer is the quintessential level I performer.
The Professional Voice User, Level II, is a person for whom a moderate vocal problem might prevent adequate job performance. This group includes most clergy, teachers, lecturers, receptionists, etc.
The Non-Vocal Professional, Level III, is a person for whom a severe vocal problem would prevent adequate job performance. This group includes lawyers, physicians, businessmen, business women, etc.
The Non-Vocal Non-Professional, Level IV, is a person for whom vocal quality is not a prerequisite for adequate job performance. This group includes clerks, laborers, and so forth. Although persons in this group may suffer very significant social liability from a voice disorder, they are not prevented from doing their work.
(Reference :The Center for Voice Disorders of Wake Forest University, NC )
FYI : April 16th of every year is observed as WORLD VOICE DAY !
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Scroll thru' the link : Take care of your VOICE !!
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Seriously, our politicans (esp.Mr.Captain) would require voice rest..LOL !
April 11, 2009
Tired of Indian Politics and Politicians ?
THEN...........
"ஓ"போடு / "O" Podu !!
'ஓ' போடு என்றால் ஓட்டு போடு என்று அர்த்தம். ஓட்டு போடுவது மக்களின் உரிமையும் கடமையும் ஆகும்.
மேலும் இங்கே !!
'O PODU’ means “cast the vote”.
Voting is both the right and duty of the people.
More Here !!
//49-O. Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his
electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters
in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as
required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his
vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in
Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb
impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.//
"ஓ"போடு / "O" Podu !!
'ஓ' போடு என்றால் ஓட்டு போடு என்று அர்த்தம். ஓட்டு போடுவது மக்களின் உரிமையும் கடமையும் ஆகும்.
மேலும் இங்கே !!
'O PODU’ means “cast the vote”.
Voting is both the right and duty of the people.
More Here !!
//49-O. Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his
electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters
in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as
required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his
vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in
Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb
impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.//
March 27, 2009
March 26, 2009
March 01, 2009
SLUMDOG WHAT ??
You know this movie has received many awards including Golden Globes and Oscars. The two child actors [Rubina-Azhar]casted in the movie are from the slums of Mumbai.Now,the west has known India better than ever before. As such,many in the west believe that India is a country with mud roads and bullock carts and this movie has done its part to reinforce and renew their beliefs that India is a third/fourth world country with unsuitable living conditions.
Here are my experiences on this movie. Few in my apartment complex has stopped by my house to say a word about this movie as how wonderful and excellent the movie was.I can't comprehend whether there was pity in their tone or an exclamation as how this guy spoke English and came to America ! At my work,i'm the only desi guy. Those colleagues,whom i have never met,stopped by me to say a word about the movie ["I'd never take a flight to Mumbai" ; "Do people really live in those slums there?"].I even had a student ask me about the living conditions in India !
Uh ! How should i react to these people ?. I know there are homeless and tent cities across this country but do i tell them that ? I don't know...Let me know your thoughts !!
EDIT 1:
Sundar's comment as a post on his blog !!
EDIT 2:
Here are my experiences on this movie. Few in my apartment complex has stopped by my house to say a word about this movie as how wonderful and excellent the movie was.I can't comprehend whether there was pity in their tone or an exclamation as how this guy spoke English and came to America ! At my work,i'm the only desi guy. Those colleagues,whom i have never met,stopped by me to say a word about the movie ["I'd never take a flight to Mumbai" ; "Do people really live in those slums there?"].I even had a student ask me about the living conditions in India !
Uh ! How should i react to these people ?. I know there are homeless and tent cities across this country but do i tell them that ? I don't know...Let me know your thoughts !!
EDIT 1:
Sundar's comment as a post on his blog !!
EDIT 2:
February 16, 2009
February 06, 2009
Cool eh !
I was searching for Bisphenol-A (BPA)free bottles but was surprised as i landed on this site..
Also,here are many Consumer Awareness short films in Tamil produced by Government of Tamil Nadu, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department
Also,here are many Consumer Awareness short films in Tamil produced by Government of Tamil Nadu, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year 2009 !!
http://www.freerice.com/
// Free Rice is a sister site of the world poverty site, Poverty.com.
Free Rice has two goals:
- Provide English vocabulary to everyone for free.
- Help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free.
This is made possible by the sponsors who advertise on this site.
Whether you are CEO of a large corporation or a street child in a poor country, improving your vocabulary can improve your life. It is a great investment in yourself.
Perhaps even greater is the investment your donated rice makes in hungry human beings, enabling them to function and be productive. Somewhere in the world, a person is eating rice that you helped provide. Thank you. //
Let us do our part this new year and make the world a better place to live !!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009.
December 25, 2008
Christmas Discovery....
I was at work,listening to christmas carols and this particular song sounded so familiar to me !
Listen for yourself !
VS
Ah ! Our Harris Jeyaraj has lifted the tune from this carol for the tamil movie's song .
Listen for yourself !
VS
Ah ! Our Harris Jeyaraj has lifted the tune from this carol for the tamil movie's song .
December 01, 2008
November 21, 2008
November 04, 2008
October 27, 2008
October 12, 2008
Gas price drop: Closing in on $3 CNN - OCT 12,2008.
The gas prices here in US has come down significantly in the past couple of months. The cost of gas/gallon averaged at $ 4.70 during july/august 2008 .Currently , the prices average around $3.25 here in Los Angeles area.
Here is my question :-
Why is that the gas/petrol price is always on an upward scale in India whereas the prices are decreasing in this part of the world ?
October 11, 2008
TIME TO EAT A BOWL OF STUPID !!!!
Actor Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised on birthday !!!!!
// Actor Amitabh Bachchan was taken to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital on Saturday afternoon following complaints of stomach pain.The actor was celebrating his 66th birthday at his residence Pratiksha when he suddenly experienced severe pain, a family source said.He was rushed to Nanavati Hospital - barely a kilometre away from his residence - in an ambulance and was kept under observation.Less than an hour later, he was referred to Lilavati Hospital, located five km from there. He will stay in Lilavati for few days, sources say. //
DAMN THE INDIAN TVs...STFU NOW !!!!!!! [Thanks Manoj!]
// Actor Amitabh Bachchan was taken to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital on Saturday afternoon following complaints of stomach pain.The actor was celebrating his 66th birthday at his residence Pratiksha when he suddenly experienced severe pain, a family source said.He was rushed to Nanavati Hospital - barely a kilometre away from his residence - in an ambulance and was kept under observation.Less than an hour later, he was referred to Lilavati Hospital, located five km from there. He will stay in Lilavati for few days, sources say. //
DAMN THE INDIAN TVs...STFU NOW !!!!!!! [Thanks Manoj!]
October 07, 2008
DESI DESI DESI....DUH
From India Currents Magazine: Letters : Oct 01, 2008 :-
//CUSTOMER SERVICE AWOL
What’s the Hindi, Telugu, or Punjabi word for “customer service”? You have to think hard about it, right?
U.S. culture requires that we are peppered with greetings, some meaningless, when we enter a store. “Have a nice day” is a hackneyed phrase that seems to have lost sincerity and meaning, but nevertheless it’s reassuring to hear. But enter any Indian business establishment—restaurant, cinema, grocery store—and chances are you won’t even get a cursory “hello” or even “thank-you.” In fact, you often get the feeling upon entering an Indian establishment that you’re trespassing onto personal property like an uninvited guest.
Plastered behind the check-out counters are angry handwritten signs stating: “No Refunds Whatsoever” or “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone”—“anyone” bolded and double underlined.
The monopoly that Indian business establishments enjoy, coupled with increased consumer demand and historic lack of choice, means they can get away with shoddy service and quite frankly unclean, unhygienic, and disorganized stores. Some stores look like their shelves and merchandise haven’t been dusted since the dot.com bubble burst.
We go to Indian stores out of either necessity or because they are cheap, certainly not for the ambience or the experience. Take away the former two factors, and they’d be out of business. Today, with more options available to consumers on the internet as well as western supermarkets stocking more Indian groceries, let’s hope that Indian businesses are forced to focus less on their profits and more on customers.
M. Chinna, San Jose, Calif.//
I totally agree with M. Chinna, San Jose, Calif. ,who wrote this letter. DON'T YOU TOO ??
I have limited my visits to desi establishments ever since this incidence happened to me. Here are few alternatives that i follow :
1.Shopping for vegetables/greens at Oriental stores/local farmers market. They do carry "Indian" vegetables. The vegetables are fresh and worth the price you pay.
2.Rice : From wholesale clubs [BJs/Costco /Sams Club]. They do carry rice varieties imported from India.LOT cheaper than Indian stores.
3.For dhal ,mustard and other condiments,look for nearest Mexican/Latino/Caribbean stores. They do have wider varieties of spices of much better quality.
4 .Indian Restaurants : A BIG NO NO ! SAVE YOUR HEALTH !Treat your taste buds to other cuisines. Vegan/Vegetarian foods are available everywhere.
5.Indian Jewels : These jewelers in Desi areas have a nasty attitude.Few won't even talk to you or show you the jewels until you convince them that you are a potential customer. I prefer middle eastern stores in downtown, Much purer gold and new designs.
6. Indian Doctors : My Indian PCP turned me away for carrying HMO even though he is a part of the medical group.Told me that he prefers PPO. I get better care elsewhere !!
7. Movie theatres : Nasty ! [Worn out chairs/bugs/stinky toilets !] .Also talk about the ticket prices of newly released Indian/Tamil movies compared to Hollywood movies ! I'd rather prefer watching a movie at home via........:-)
8.Indian/Hindu temples :Going to temple on an auspicious day ? Be prepared to be pushed around and jostled by the crowd inside the shrine. I can't understand how our people can stand in line /Queue for at busstop with others but can not maintain the same standards within own community. Also, at a temple,look out for the priest attending phone call to talk to ambi while performing pooja and special dakshina to the priest for performing car pooja. The asking rate now at Malibu temple is atleast 3x$20 which was $20 couple of years ago. I believe HOME IS TEMPLE and if you believe GOD IS ONE,plan a visit to nearest church,buddhist temple or other places of worship.
WHAT ELSE ? Talk about a visit to Indian Embassy,SBI-USA,AIR INDIA...the list goes on and on..... IT IS TIME THAT OUR PEOPLE'S ATTITUDE CHANGE FOR BETTER.
IT IS ALL ABOUT TEACHING A LESSON TO GREEDY INDIAN GROCERS AND BUSINESSES.WILL YOU LISTEN ?
//CUSTOMER SERVICE AWOL
What’s the Hindi, Telugu, or Punjabi word for “customer service”? You have to think hard about it, right?
U.S. culture requires that we are peppered with greetings, some meaningless, when we enter a store. “Have a nice day” is a hackneyed phrase that seems to have lost sincerity and meaning, but nevertheless it’s reassuring to hear. But enter any Indian business establishment—restaurant, cinema, grocery store—and chances are you won’t even get a cursory “hello” or even “thank-you.” In fact, you often get the feeling upon entering an Indian establishment that you’re trespassing onto personal property like an uninvited guest.
Plastered behind the check-out counters are angry handwritten signs stating: “No Refunds Whatsoever” or “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone”—“anyone” bolded and double underlined.
The monopoly that Indian business establishments enjoy, coupled with increased consumer demand and historic lack of choice, means they can get away with shoddy service and quite frankly unclean, unhygienic, and disorganized stores. Some stores look like their shelves and merchandise haven’t been dusted since the dot.com bubble burst.
We go to Indian stores out of either necessity or because they are cheap, certainly not for the ambience or the experience. Take away the former two factors, and they’d be out of business. Today, with more options available to consumers on the internet as well as western supermarkets stocking more Indian groceries, let’s hope that Indian businesses are forced to focus less on their profits and more on customers.
M. Chinna, San Jose, Calif.//
I totally agree with M. Chinna, San Jose, Calif. ,who wrote this letter. DON'T YOU TOO ??
I have limited my visits to desi establishments ever since this incidence happened to me. Here are few alternatives that i follow :
1.Shopping for vegetables/greens at Oriental stores/local farmers market. They do carry "Indian" vegetables. The vegetables are fresh and worth the price you pay.
2.Rice : From wholesale clubs [BJs/Costco /Sams Club]. They do carry rice varieties imported from India.LOT cheaper than Indian stores.
3.For dhal ,mustard and other condiments,look for nearest Mexican/Latino/Caribbean stores. They do have wider varieties of spices of much better quality.
4 .Indian Restaurants : A BIG NO NO ! SAVE YOUR HEALTH !Treat your taste buds to other cuisines. Vegan/Vegetarian foods are available everywhere.
5.Indian Jewels : These jewelers in Desi areas have a nasty attitude.Few won't even talk to you or show you the jewels until you convince them that you are a potential customer. I prefer middle eastern stores in downtown, Much purer gold and new designs.
6. Indian Doctors : My Indian PCP turned me away for carrying HMO even though he is a part of the medical group.Told me that he prefers PPO. I get better care elsewhere !!
7. Movie theatres : Nasty ! [Worn out chairs/bugs/stinky toilets !] .Also talk about the ticket prices of newly released Indian/Tamil movies compared to Hollywood movies ! I'd rather prefer watching a movie at home via........:-)
8.Indian/Hindu temples :Going to temple on an auspicious day ? Be prepared to be pushed around and jostled by the crowd inside the shrine. I can't understand how our people can stand in line /Queue for at busstop with others but can not maintain the same standards within own community. Also, at a temple,look out for the priest attending phone call to talk to ambi while performing pooja and special dakshina to the priest for performing car pooja. The asking rate now at Malibu temple is atleast 3x$20 which was $20 couple of years ago. I believe HOME IS TEMPLE and if you believe GOD IS ONE,plan a visit to nearest church,buddhist temple or other places of worship.
WHAT ELSE ? Talk about a visit to Indian Embassy,SBI-USA,AIR INDIA...the list goes on and on..... IT IS TIME THAT OUR PEOPLE'S ATTITUDE CHANGE FOR BETTER.
IT IS ALL ABOUT TEACHING A LESSON TO GREEDY INDIAN GROCERS AND BUSINESSES.WILL YOU LISTEN ?
October 04, 2008
Election cups !
Now that the economic crisis is hitting hard on me [?!], i could no longer afford my morning cup of 
So, i entered 7-eleven store this morning for my coffee and to my surprise ,i saw these interesting election cups !!
The notion is that general public would grab their candidates cup for coffee and their vote gets counted until the election day. I just picked a regular cup for my coffee !
Well, as a legal alien , all that i could do is to follow the election news via these blogs/sites and via television election coverages and ads.
1.MSNBC-FIRSTREAD
2.CNN-POLITICAL TICKER
3.POLITICO
4.HUFFINGTON POST
Guess whats the difference between American politicians and Indian politicians ? COAT -SUIT !
So, i entered 7-eleven store this morning for my coffee and to my surprise ,i saw these interesting election cups !!
The notion is that general public would grab their candidates cup for coffee and their vote gets counted until the election day. I just picked a regular cup for my coffee !
Well, as a legal alien , all that i could do is to follow the election news via these blogs/sites and via television election coverages and ads.
1.MSNBC-FIRSTREAD
2.CNN-POLITICAL TICKER
3.POLITICO
4.HUFFINGTON POST
Guess whats the difference between American politicians and Indian politicians ? COAT -SUIT !
October 02, 2008
MAHATMA GANDHI.......
......and modern day "Fast unto death" protest.
I was LMAO this morning as i listened to this news story while driving to work !!
Alright, today is OCTOBER 2...What did you do that reflect or has anything to do with Gandhian principle ?
How about watching AAYUDHAM SEIVOM movie ?
I was LMAO this morning as i listened to this news story while driving to work !!
Alright, today is OCTOBER 2...What did you do that reflect or has anything to do with Gandhian principle ?
How about watching AAYUDHAM SEIVOM movie ?
September 27, 2008
Mr.V vs Mr.V
//இப்ப சொல்றேன் கேட்டுக்குங்க... கட்சி ஆரம்பிக்கிறேனோ இல்லையோ... அவர் தேர்தலில் எங்கே போட்டியிட்டாலும் அங்கே அவருக்கு நான்தான் சரியான எதிர் போட்டி. பார்த்துப்புடுவம்ணே! மக்கள் செல்வாக்கு யாருக்கு ஜாஸ்தினு பார்த்துப்புடுவம். கலைத் துறையே போதும்னு இருக்கிறவனைத் தேவையில்லாம சீண்டி அரசியலுக்கு இழுக்குறாங்க.
(வேறு திசையில் வெறித்துப் பார்த்து, குரலை ஏகத்துக்கும் உயர்த்தி) ஏதோ உங்க பின்னாடி கொஞ்சம் கூட்டம் வருதுன்னா இஷ்டத்துக்கு என்ன வேணும்னாலும் செய்வீங்களா! உங்க படத்துக்கு ஹீரோயின் கால்ஷீட் தரலைன்னா, அவங்களையும் இப்படித்தான் ஆள்வெச்சு அடிப்பீங்களா! வர்றேன் எலெக்ஷன் கிரவுண்டுக்கு. நான் சுயேச்சை வேட்பாளரா, எல்லா கட்சி ஆதரவோடும் நின்னு... யாருன்னு காட்டறேன்............... வடிவேலு..... //
POLITICS = PUBLIC SERVICE IS A MISNOMER ! TO CONTEST IN AN ELECTION TO SQUARE OFF PERSONAL VENGEANCE IS TOTALLY UNWELCOME !
GOD SAVE PEOPLE OF TAMIL NADU !
September 13, 2008
Another 355 !!
A couple of years ago, I wrote about receiving a monthly wireless bill for USD 307 ! .
Now again, i received a monthly bill for USD 355 as charges for calls that i didnot place. How would it feel to be on call with a customer care representative on a busy work day to have the error[!] rectified ?
See for yourself !!
Finally, after talking to the supervisor ,i got my bill down to the regular amount !
No wonder **&* SUCKS
Now again, i received a monthly bill for USD 355 as charges for calls that i didnot place. How would it feel to be on call with a customer care representative on a busy work day to have the error[!] rectified ?
See for yourself !!
Finally, after talking to the supervisor ,i got my bill down to the regular amount !
No wonder **&* SUCKS
September 12, 2008
September 03, 2008
!!
// Tripti Patil took a trip to Nordstrom at the International Mall Tuesday and found some panties, bras, workout pants, workout tops, a waist shaper and other clothes she liked. A total of $1,271.99 worth of merchandise, police say. // -Tampa Bay Online ;09/03/2008.
When i read the news,i was wondering as how these individuals who come to USA on work visa have guts to commit a crime without even thinking of the consequences.
Surely, there would be a legal process after which this lady would get deported to her home country. And if you thought this was a sporadic incident , you are wrong. This forum specifically discuss the criminal offenses committed by legal aliens !!
கொசுறு : HERE AND HERE
வந்த இடத்துல வேலைய பார்த்தோமா,இருப்போமானு இல்லாம..இப்படியா ??
When i read the news,i was wondering as how these individuals who come to USA on work visa have guts to commit a crime without even thinking of the consequences.
Surely, there would be a legal process after which this lady would get deported to her home country. And if you thought this was a sporadic incident , you are wrong. This forum specifically discuss the criminal offenses committed by legal aliens !!
கொசுறு : HERE AND HERE
வந்த இடத்துல வேலைய பார்த்தோமா,இருப்போமானு இல்லாம..இப்படியா ??
September 02, 2008
!!
NEWS : PDS to supply rice at Re. 1 a kg
I do not know whether the scheme to supply rice at one rupee a kilogram is an appreciable welfare measure by TN govt or yet another political gimmick. All that i know of those urban ration card holders,is that they procure the rice for purposes other than consumption. The rice grains are used to feed crows,sparrows,pigeons, and cooked rice as dog/cat feed and also as arisi kola podi/kola maavu.
Now, here are my questions:-
If the government can afford to ration rice at Re 1 /KG ,why are the other rice varieties cost more at annachi stores and supermarkets ?
Is this rice devoid of any caloric value and other rice has rich nutritional quality ?
Are there any politicians,including our CM use this rice for consumption at their homes?
Here in USA, the cost of rice has increased triple fold in recent months, and a twenty pound bag of rice costs about twenty dollars. Also,Most Indian grocery stores here in CA ran out of sona masoori,ponni varieties and desis are purchasing other brands. The stores report about the ban on rice exports from India.
நம்ம தமிழின தலைவர் ,கடல் கடந்து வாழும் தமிழ் மக்களின் துயர் துடைப்பாரோ ?
I do not know whether the scheme to supply rice at one rupee a kilogram is an appreciable welfare measure by TN govt or yet another political gimmick. All that i know of those urban ration card holders,is that they procure the rice for purposes other than consumption. The rice grains are used to feed crows,sparrows,pigeons, and cooked rice as dog/cat feed and also as arisi kola podi/kola maavu.
Now, here are my questions:-
If the government can afford to ration rice at Re 1 /KG ,why are the other rice varieties cost more at annachi stores and supermarkets ?
Is this rice devoid of any caloric value and other rice has rich nutritional quality ?
Are there any politicians,including our CM use this rice for consumption at their homes?
Here in USA, the cost of rice has increased triple fold in recent months, and a twenty pound bag of rice costs about twenty dollars. Also,Most Indian grocery stores here in CA ran out of sona masoori,ponni varieties and desis are purchasing other brands. The stores report about the ban on rice exports from India.
நம்ம தமிழின தலைவர் ,கடல் கடந்து வாழும் தமிழ் மக்களின் துயர் துடைப்பாரோ ?
September 01, 2008
Times of India !
Here is a chat transcript between me and my friend in Chennai,India !
11:42 AM K: machi, have you been tracking gustav?
11:43 AM me: Ya..but its over louisiana coast
nothing here in SoCal
ok tell me
Who is the gov of louisiana ??
11:44 AM K: bobby jindal?
me: ya and Mayor ?
K: Nagin - sounds like a bad 80s movie
me: Ray Nagin..yeah..good
K: lol
me: Have u been reading about floods in Bihar ?
K: ya, sad man :-(
11:45 AM there is more coverage of gustav than bihar..pathetic
even in indian media!!
11:46 AM me: Now tell me whoz the gov of bihar ?
K: who? i dont know
me: and mayor ?
11:47 AM K: no idea!!
me: Whoa..dei..Its India..
K: looks like there will be bihari mayor of mumbai soon...
11:48 AM me: As much as u keep urself updated on american politics..
you should be equally knowledgeable about India !
Huh...idhu thaan TIMES OF INDIA !
GOD BLESS U AND BIHAR AND INDIA
K: thats bihar, ask me abt tamil nadu
its like asking a german who the fucking mayor of paris is...
11:49 AM i dont know and i dont care...as long as i get a free vacation ther ;-)
me: Whos ur thoguthi MLA or ur councillor ?
11:50 AM K: hmm... good questions
me: dei..Its good to keep track of world events, but at the same time it would not hurt to know about what's happening in your own backyard...
K: You are right ....
11:42 AM K: machi, have you been tracking gustav?
11:43 AM me: Ya..but its over louisiana coast
nothing here in SoCal
ok tell me
Who is the gov of louisiana ??
11:44 AM K: bobby jindal?
me: ya and Mayor ?
K: Nagin - sounds like a bad 80s movie
me: Ray Nagin..yeah..good
K: lol
me: Have u been reading about floods in Bihar ?
K: ya, sad man :-(
11:45 AM there is more coverage of gustav than bihar..pathetic
even in indian media!!
11:46 AM me: Now tell me whoz the gov of bihar ?
K: who? i dont know
me: and mayor ?
11:47 AM K: no idea!!
me: Whoa..dei..Its India..
K: looks like there will be bihari mayor of mumbai soon...
11:48 AM me: As much as u keep urself updated on american politics..
you should be equally knowledgeable about India !
Huh...idhu thaan TIMES OF INDIA !
GOD BLESS U AND BIHAR AND INDIA
K: thats bihar, ask me abt tamil nadu
its like asking a german who the fucking mayor of paris is...
11:49 AM i dont know and i dont care...as long as i get a free vacation ther ;-)
me: Whos ur thoguthi MLA or ur councillor ?
11:50 AM K: hmm... good questions
me: dei..Its good to keep track of world events, but at the same time it would not hurt to know about what's happening in your own backyard...
K: You are right ....
August 24, 2008
அடேங்கப்பா !!
ஒரு நிருபர் கேட்ட கேள்விக்கு நம்ம தங்க தமிழன் T R இவ்வளவு டென்சன் ஆயிருக்க வேண்டாம்...நல்ல மனுசனுக்கு BP எகிறி போச்சு !!
...Totally you are trying to suppress and depress and oppress the views of a Tamilian ....
பார்க்க ரசிக்க....
...Totally you are trying to suppress and depress and oppress the views of a Tamilian ....
பார்க்க ரசிக்க....
August 22, 2008
Malangal Leaf !!
Guess what's on the label ?!
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This green variety is not so commonly available in stores but when i purchased it, i seriously lost appetite of eating this keerai just 'coz of it's name !
Anyways, the botanical name for Murungai maram is Moringa Oleifera
[Click on the picture for enlarged view]
This green variety is not so commonly available in stores but when i purchased it, i seriously lost appetite of eating this keerai just 'coz of it's name !
Anyways, the botanical name for Murungai maram is Moringa Oleifera
August 21, 2008
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