"Seventeenth century French scientist Blaise Pascal is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the field of pure geometry. In the 39 years that he lived, he found time to invent such modern day fundamentals as the syringe, the hydraulic press, and the first digital calculator. And, if that weren't enough, he was also a profound philosopher. One of my favorite Pascal quotes is: "All man's miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone.". Mohnish Pabrai on how Warren Buffett often "sits on his butt" .
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"Other folks, people who want to get these types of surgeries, they have to go through their insurance carrier or save up for it and do it independently. Yet if you are in prison, you can do it for nothing? That doesn't make a lot of sense". Right. Then again, does anything in prison make sense ?
"Don't divulge your phone number. Don't give out your address. Don't do what fans tell you like to do...". If you lay down all these Lifecasting "Do's and Don'ts", then it isn't really a Life Cast, is it Ms Catherine ?
Google and Microsoft. Pissing contest reaching a new "high" !
While reading steve's blogspot blog I noticed an ad that from amazon.com that had my name in it, asking me to "Send Money". This was most likely from the cookie that amazon saves on the client computer. Thanks Amazon, for taking online privacy to a new low !
"Ironically,Apple's attempts to have the files removed from the web have only given the skins greater publicity, and they have already begun spreading to other websites." Jobs, Don't be so stupid as to kill publicity for your own products.
You are what you shoot.
What does a spoilt "socialite" have anything thing to do with Black people and their struggle in modern day America ? Is the Rev. Al Sharpton losing sight of Dr. King's Dream ?
"Otaku are weak and they've got money, so we went after them.". Not any more. Payback is a Nerd.
" Critics accused the president of using the executive order, which does not need congressional approval, to give the appearance of supporting stem cell research when in fact he has been holding it back". Once again, our beloved President takes 2 Steps forward. In the wrong direction !
"I've always just felt that was something natural," Feeley said of going topless. "I've kind of always done it out of practicality.". Yeah ? Looks like Ms Feeley won't be buying tank tops with that $29,000 settlement anytime soon.
If you were queer, you better get here.
"Some who track the industry say the worst is yet to come.".This is what happens when you live beyond your means.
"On the record, singer Ronnie Van Zant, who was killed along with two other bandmates in a 1977 plane crash, asks the crowd, "What song is it you want to hear?" That unleashes a deafening call for "Freebird" and Skynyrd obliges with a 14-minute rendition.". Thus Rock's Oldest Joke was born.
"Mystery Solved ! Mars had large Oceans." Really ? This is how you justify the millions of dollars you waste every year ?
In this Video, "Adrenaline junkie Kristian Geissler reveals what he can about the life of a basejumper". This is off the hook !
No More Sleeping On The Couch Guys !
I am Here. In Lovely San Francisco. First year in San Francisco was complete earlier this week. If I look back, I feel really good about my life. I love my job. My co-workers are fun. One especially is a gifted near brilliant geek who has helped me bring my passion for code back ! Ran my first trail run. Then a First Half Marathon. Later in the year, nearly died at the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. 21 miles of gruelling hiking. Got a new perspective on my life after the Hike. Am very grateful that I am alive. Still alive. A normal guy doing well in life, in general. 500 dollars and 2 suitcases, to this, is a long way ! For me atleast. Sir Naipaul says in Bend in the River. "The world is what it is. Men who are nothing, who allow themselves to be nothing, have no place in it.". I am glad I am not one of those men.
Here in San Francisco, some more things I am happy about. The calmness of everything. The worry free weather. My attachments to her cats. Both of them. Cats really have 9 lives ! More. The fact that I did pull off the exit from New England. And did the cross country drive. Some more. The indian food here is incredible. Desi peeps are also millionaire in Silicon Valley. They have money, respect and power. In turn, the white folks respect and admire Desi peeps more than the apple pies in New England do.
So only here and only now, I finally feel almost comfortable in my own brown skin.
(This was a stream of consciousness writing. I wrote down whatever came to my mind at 9:38 p.m., after beginning to unintentionally thinking about my 1 year move anniversary here to San Francisco. So it is a silly read. Really. I mean who cares anyway. Like Wallenda once said "Walking a tight rope is living. The rest is just waiting..." )
Wibble. Definition #6. "Pointless, random messages left on message boards by bored / time wasting internet users."
2050. I would probably have forgotten myself by then anyway, if I am still alive until then.
After countless searches on google, Amazon
, author Jeffery Deaver's web site, and other places, I am forced to conclude that the true crime series book "The Bone Collector : True Accounts of a Murder Compiled by Detective Thomas Brynes, City of New York Police Department, Retired" - in the Book (and movie by the same name) Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver, does not exist.
"Those who know him say Lakhani was fond of money. Rajni Shah, who was his company secretary until 2000, said: 'He liked spending money too much - nice holidays, good restaurants.' ". Greed is his sin.
"Two pairs of socks, two pairs of underwear, two jumpsuits, one bra, one toothbrush, one comb, one pencil, one bar of soap, one pillow, one wool blanket and two flat sheets.". This is what we call the Simple Life.
Free to Bang. 10 years if getting blown.
When a man of the stolen generation wonders "Who the Hell am I ? Who am I ?", surely it must make the Aussie government uncomfortable.
How would you like a Bullet in you Today ? Undocumented immigrant gets shot while answering his door. More ignorance. Whatzupchuck says "See? If the illegals hadn't come to this country, they would still be alive."
Rediff.com asks Tired of the Big B ?. Yes ! I've been. Since 1997.
"...but sometimes, the bravest thing to do is leave. Some industries, for example coding video games, or being a low-level analyst at an investment bank, are so entrenched in the idea that workers have no lives that you will find yourself battling constantly to get respect for your personal life."
Jazz. Roots in Africa, originating from slave music. And now an all white CD released, then hastily buried.
Steve Gilliard Logs Off...