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Friday, August 19, 2005

Going to Scotland..

I'm on my way to Scotland(Glasgow and Edinburgh). Heard it is a good place..but the thing confirmed is that it is very costly than London. Also the famous Edinburgh festival is on going on, so right time to have our feet their. I dont carry a digital camera so couldnt release the photos of my london trip too, but this time had arranged for one for Scotland(determined not to buy one).

Places of visit we have planned are Edinburgh Botanical Garden, Edinburgh Castle, Art gallery of Scotland. Nothing specific in Glasgow except for number of Parks and gardens. I'm accompanied by Andhra friend and my Orissa Manager and his family...

Avani Avittam(thread changing ceremony) went very well with the aid of PDF's..fell in the feet of church father, but still he was notorious enough to give me a cup of Wine :)

Thursday, August 18, 2005

The 10 dining mantras (Courtesy Rediff)

i. Never speak with food in your mouth.
ii. If you are not comfortable using a fork to eat rice, it is perfectly acceptable to ask the server for a spoon.
iii. Do not ask for permission to smoke on the dinner table. It is considered rude. Preferably do not smoke at all, unless the host takes the lead or grants you permission.
iv. Avoid answering calls and messages on your cell phone during a meal, unless it is very urgent. Ideally, the cell phone should be on the silent or discreet mode.
v. If you happen to drop a fork, spoon or knife during the meal, do not pick it up. You may ask the server for a replacement.
vi. Do not rest your elbows on the table during the meal. When you are not using the cutlery, place your hands on your lap. It is acceptable to lightly rest your wrists on the table.
vii. Avoid ordering finger foods, so that your fingers don't get messy. If you do, try to use a fork to eat these.
Also, never order the most expensive item on the menu unless your host urges you to try that dish.
viii. Do not slurp while having soup. Wait for hot food items to cool sufficiently before you have them. It is not acceptable if you blow on hot food to cool it.
ix. If you want to have bread or rolls with soup, tear a bite-sized piece, place it on the side plate, butter it with the butter knife and then pick it up with the fork. Do not hold the bread in your hand while buttering it.
x. If you want something you cannot reach, politely ask the person nearest to it to pass it to you. Never reach across your neighbour's plate to get something.


Most of them were applicable to me...because while using the fork and spoon my potato wedges on the plate come alive and start flying a hundred yards, and most indian colleagues eat like Gaundamani in Singaravelan @ a five star hotel. Heard they are planning to put a picker(like ball pickers of tennis) around me in the office Canteen in UK.

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Which can produce much more damage to TamilNadu than Tsunami???

See this picture u will understand..

Thursday, August 11, 2005




Indian Independence is nearing..

The dreadful day for us being a developing country till today is nearing..that is the Independence day.

So all the actors and actresses(Page 3 folks) gear up for the interview about their feelings about India, entire media will be behind them as if they were the real freedom fighters/true messengers of the country. In actuality those folks are selling India to the bad elements like the underworld. After all patriotic talks fails to enthuse Indian minds. Our patriotism is always drained towards the ever losing Indian cricket team.

An Indian's patriotism is like a Condom open in both ends. They use it without losing the pleasure.

Everyone will be happy with this Independence day because the holiday falls on Monday and not on a week end. So another long weekend folks so just freak out...to hell with the country.

Friday, August 05, 2005

Going to London

Will be visiting London this weekend to see how well they are doing after the blast. Had to take a tough decision between London and Scotland in which finally London won(Since visiting London will increase my value in the marriage market :D) inspite Scotland being a better place for siteseeing.

Venting ur frustrations.
Source : some blog on the net caught in my Intranet.

When you occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone, don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know .
I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I had forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it. A man answered, saying, "Hello." I politely said, "This is Andrew. Could I please speak with Robin Carter?"
Suddenly, the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude.
I tracked down Robin's correct number and called her.I had transposed the last two digits of her phone number.
After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again. When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled, "You're an !" and hung up.
I wrote his number down with the word '' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, you're an !" It always cheered me up. When Caller ID came to our area, I thought my therapeutic '' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, "Hi, this is John Smith from the Telephone Company.
I'm just calling to see if you're familiar with the Caller ID program?" He yelled, "NO!" and slammed the phone down.
I quickly called him back and said, "That's because you're an !"
One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking spot. Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I had been waiting for the spot.
The idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his car window
...so, I wrote down his number.
A couple of days later, right after calling the first , (I had his number on speed dial), I thought I had better call the BMW , too.
I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?"
"Yes, it is."
"Can you tell me where I can see it?"
"Yes, I live at 1802 West 34th Street. It's a yellow house, and the car's parked right out in front."
"What's your name?" I asked.
"My name is Don Hansen," he said.
"When's a good time to catch you, Don?"
"I'm home every evening after five."
"Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"
"Yes?"
"Don, you're an ." Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial, too. Now, when I had a problem, I had two s to call.
But after several months of calling them, it wasn't as enjoyable as it used to be. So, I came up with an idea. I called #1.
"Hello."
"You're an !" (But I didn't hang up.)
"Are you still there?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said.
"Stop calling me," he screamed.
"Make me!," I said.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"My name is Don Hansen."
"Yeah? Where do you live?"
", I live at 1802 West 34th Street, a yellow house, with my black Beamer parked in front."
He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start saying your prayers."
I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, ."
Then I called #2.
"Hello?" he said.
"Hello, ," I said.
He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are?"
"You'll what?" I said.
"I'll kick your ass," he exclaimed.
I answered, "Well, , here's your chance. I'm coming over right now."
Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I lived at 1802 West 34th Street, and that I was on my way over there to kill my gay lover.
Then I called Channel 13 News about the gang war going down on West 34th Street.
I quickly got into my car and headed over to 34th street. There I saw two s beating the crap out of each other in front of six squad cars, a police helicopter, and news crew.
NOW, I feel better.......

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Some strange ways of UK

1) Everyone who has TV @ home should pay the TV tax. If the authorities find that your TV is not connected to the power/aerial, you will be fined.
2) You are not supposed to walk on a road which doesnt have a platform particularly higways(i couldnt imagine this in India), Authorities will catch u and will drop u at the destination with a warning. In India first there are no platforms, even it may exist, they are they are not meant for walking.
3) You have to follow dress codes b4 going into Super Markets.
4) Some products in GRAY markets are costlier than the Super Markets.
5) Petrol price is costlier than in India. 1 litre of petrol costs nearly Rs.75.
6) If you are an foreigner, better ask the persons to come online through internet incase u want to contact them. Calling costs are very high. Indians need to teach them a lot in terms of Communication.

Monday, August 01, 2005

More on Mumbai rains

This is an article from rediff showing how the Maharastra Govt. failed with handling the current crisis situation. I had mentioned the lack of Crisis management plan in my previous blog even that is being putforth in this.

http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/aug/01spec1.htm


There is also a brief praise on Jayalalitha in handling the Tsunami tragedy inspite of having the same non-cooperative Administrative and Bureaucratic resources. Also remember TN doesnt have people unity too which atleast is there in Mumbai.