It's Nice to be Important

But it's more Important to be Nice

Someday you will need someone to be nice to you too.

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Too Connected

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• Online, The Net and Us

TiVo Your Dream

Awesome idea - but how comfortable would we be to share our dreams with somone else? Some of our dreams "we" ourselves might not be so comfortable learning about.

Years and years of civilization has tought us, if nothing else, to "control" how we behave. Some would argue that it even goes so far as to tell is how to think, believe and react.

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BD beat NZ in 4th ODI to Win the Series 3-0

Bangladesh 241 (48.1 ov)
New Zealand 232 (49.3 ov)

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BD beat NZ in 3rd ODI by 7 Wickets

Bangladesh leads the Series 2-0 (2nd ODI was washed out). The 4th ODI is scheduled for the 14th and the 5th (last) ODI is set for the 17th.

NZ 173 (all out in 42.5 ov)

BD 177 (3 in 40 ov)

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• BBC
  
  
  
  • Bangladesh beat New Zealand in third Mirpur one-dayer
    
  
  
• Cricinfo




• BD Spinners

Organizing

Starting with my home office

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One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.

To be great is to be misunderstood.

A True Friend Reaches for Your Hand and Touches Your Heart

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Paraprosdokian

EXPLANATION: A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to re frame or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes producing an anticlimax.

• I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
• Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
• I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
• Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
• The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
• Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
• If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.
• We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
• War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
• Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
• The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
• Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
• To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
• A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
• How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
• Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
• Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
• I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.
• A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.
• Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".
• I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
• Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
• Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
• Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
• Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
• A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
• You do not need a parachute to sky dive. You only need a parachute to sky dive twice.
• The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
• Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
• A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
• Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even when you wish they were.
• Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
• I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.
• Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
• There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
• I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
• I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.
• When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
• You're never too old to learn something stupid.To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
• Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
• Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.
• A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.
• If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
• Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

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P.S. I got this from a friend of mine (Ali Erteza Khan) and just had to archive it for the future.

Content, [Intelectual] Property etc Ownership

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The Ultimate Addressbook

One that is never out-of-date and needs no updating.

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Family Physics, This American Life on NPR - Sep 5th, '10

I was on my way to Costco to get

• Mediocrity Principle
• Occam's Razor

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• Wikipedia
• This American Life, NPR

A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past,

he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future. 

When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have.

It's Time

To move on, to try something new. For new challenges, for new environment.

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The Twilight of a Mediocre Career

I'm sure no one wants to think of it as such, but that's where most of us land.

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• NPR

Online, The Net and Us

With more and more tools available everyday it is more important than ever to be aware

• Web Site
• e-mail
• Instant Message / Chat
• Social / Professional Network
• Blog
  

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From iPad

Hmmmmm . . .

Do not let perfect be the enemy of necessary

If you take a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man...

A human being has a natural desire to have more of a good thing than he needs.

iPhone 4 vs HTC Evo, HTC Evo vs iPhone 4

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• ll

Never tell anyone that you're writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. 
They'll encourage you to death. 

Traditions are group efforts to keep the unexpected from happening.

Do Over

If you "could" - would you really want to "do over" some of your life?

The problem with a "Do Over" to fix a problem is that it also un-does some of the things that didn't need fixing.

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Wimbledon 2010 - Nicolas Mahut vs John Isner

John Isner wins the match 6-4, 3-6, 6⁷-7⁹, 7⁷-6³, 70-58. Checkout the complete match stat.

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• John Isner USA
• Nicolas Mahut FRA

Federer Comes Back

From being down 7-5,6-4, 4-4 (15-40) to eventually win the first round of Wimbledon 2010 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (), 6-0.

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World Cup Champions

• 2010 @ South Africa -
• 2006 @ Germany - Italy beat France 5-3¹
• 2002 @ Japan & South Korea - Brazil beat Germany 2-0
• 1998 @ France - France beat Brazil 3-0
• 1994 @ USA - Brazil beat Italy
• 1990 @ Italy - Germany beat Argentina
• 1986 @ Mexico - Argentina beat Germany
• 1982 @ Spain - Italy beat Germany
• 1978 @ Argentina - Argentina beat Holland
• 1974 @ West Germany - West Germany beat Netharlands
• 1970 @ Mexico - Brazil beat Italy 4-1
• 1966 @ England - England beat
• 1962 @ Chile - Brazil beat Czechoslovakia 3-1
• 1958 @ Sweden - Brazil beat
  
• 1954 @ Switzerland - West Germany beat Hungary
• 1950 @ Brazil - Uruguay beat Brazil
• 1938 @ France - Italy beat Hungary
  
• 1934 @ Italy - Italy beat
• 1930 @ Montevideo, Uruguay - Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2

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1. in penalty shootout

A Rose by Any Other Name

2010 FIFA World Cup

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• Official Site
  

You Cannot Fake Sincereity

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May 4th

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• NPR - Kent State Shooting
• Wikipedia
  

Just because it's NOT there doesn't Necessarily Mean it's Gone

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April 12th

Should I?

Or, the question should be:

• Must I
• Do I need to

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Too Excited to be Scared, Too Scared to be Excited

When I was much, much younger

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2010 Resolutions

None. At least none to share.

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The Heart of the Human Problem is the Problem of the Human Heart

Beautifully said.

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Link: flickr

10 Most Expensive Cars

• Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster - $495,000
• Saleen S7 - $580,000
• Ferrari Enzo - $653,000
• SSC Ultimate Aero - $740,000
• Leblan Mirabeau - $792,000
• Aston Martin One-77 - $1.4M
• Lamborghini Reventon - $1,454,400
• Paganzi Zonda Cinque Roadster - $1,882,920
• Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport - $2,027,760
• Koenigsegg CCXR - $2,173,950

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2009 Nobel Prize

• Physics
• Charles K. Kao
• Willard S. Boyle
• George E. Smith
• Chemistry
• Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
• Thomas A. Steitz
• Ada E. Yonath
• Physiology / Medicine
• Elizabeth H. Blackburn
• Carol W. Greider
• Jack W. Szostak
• Literature
• Herta Müller
• Peace
• Barak Obama
  
• Economics
• 
  

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Individual Independence

Must be earned by your ownself. No one can / will / should bring it to you.

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Obama Addresses the Children

Awesome!!! Great!!! I love that.

But wait, what is this I hear - there are people who don't like this awesome idea??? Who would NOT want the president to address our future citizens?

Wait a second now . . . . I believe there is at least one President that I can think of who I wish was not allowed to address anyone, let alone our vulnerable future generation.

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• The Presidents Published Remarks

Edward Kennedy Dies

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• NY Times
• The Daily Star
  

Moonwalk - 40th Anniversary


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• NASA - Apollo 40th Anniversary
  

FF and MJ back to back - I'm sad.

I have followed either for many years, but way back when, they were a big part of my life. My friends and I used to watch Charlie's Angels and listen to Thriller

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2 do

All the things I want to do is always getting pushed aside for things I need to do which seem to never be the things I like doing :o(

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শুভ নববর্ষ


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Iowa High Court Strikes Down Same-sex Marriage Ban

Saw this news article on CNN.com.

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The "Model S"

How can you NOT want one of these ;~) It:

• Goes 300 miles on a full tank
• Takes 45 min to fill a tank
• Seats 7
• goes 0-60 in 5.6sec
  

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• Official Site
  

Responsibility & Success

Or "Success & Responsibility"

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New Phone

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Conspiracy Theories

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Depression Cooking with Clara

It's interesting that the current situation is compared to the "Great Depression" but how accurate is that comparison??

So, check out these videos to get a sense of what the "depression" was like and decide for yourself how close to that we are now.
















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DOW Drops Below 7,000

End of the Day:

• DOW 6,763.29 299.64 (4.24%)
• Nasdaq at 1,322.85 54.99 (3.99%)
• S&P 500 700.82 34.27 (4.66%)
  

The lowest levels since early 1997.

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Fortunetellers Making a Fortune

Apparently the bad economy is causing more individuals to turn to the Fortunetellers.

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• http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100906377
  

Generic News from Dogbert

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John Updike Mar 18 1932 - Jan 27th, 2009

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• Wikipedia

How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?

Such number as may be deemed necessary to perform the stated task in a timely and efficient manner within the strictures of the following agreement. Whereas the party of the first part, also known as 'the lawyers' and the party of the second part, also known as 'the light bulb' do hereby agree to a transaction wherein the party of the second part (light bulb) shall be removed from the current position as a result of failure to perform previously agreed upon duties, i.e. the lighting, elucidation, and otherwise illumination ofthe area ranging from the front (North) door, through the entryway, terminating at an area just through the primary living area, demarcated by the beginning of the carpet, any spillover illumination being at the option of the party of the second part (light bulb) and not required by the aforementioned agreement between the parties. The aforementioned removal transaction shall include, but not be limited to, the following steps:

1. The party of the first part (lawyer) shall, with or without elevation at his option, by means of a chair, step stool, ladder or any other means of elevation, grasp the party of the second part (light bulb) and rotate the party of the second part (light bulb) in a counter clockwise direction, said direction being non-negotiable. Said grasping and rotation of the party of the second part (light bulb) shall be undertaken by the party of the first part (lawyer) to maintain the structural integrity of the party of the second part (light bulb), notwithstanding the aformentioned failure of the party of the second part (light bulb) to perform the customary and agreed upon duties. The foregoing notwithstanding, however, both parties stipulate that structural failure of the party of the second part (light bulb) may be incidental to the aforementioned failure to perform and in such case the party of the first part (lawyer) shall be held blameless for such structural failure insofar as the non-negotiable directional codicil (counter-clockwise) is observed by the party of the first part (lawyer) throughout.

2. Upon reaching a point where the party of the second part (light bulb) becomes seperated from the party of the third part ('receptacle'), the party of the first part shall have the option of disposing of the party of the second part (light bulb) in a manner consistent with all applicable state, local, and federal statutes.

3. Once seperation and disposal have been achieved, the party of the first part (lawyer) shall have the option of beginning the installation of the party of the fourth part ('new light bulb'). This installation shall occur in a manner consistent with the reverse procedures described in step one of this self same document, being careful to note that the rotation should occur in a clockwise direction, said direction also being non-negotiable and only until the party of the fourth part (new light bulb) becomes snug in the party of the third part (receptacle) and in fact becomes the party of the second part (light bulb).

Note: The above described steps may be performed, at the option of the party of the first part (lawyer), by said party of the first part (lawyer), or by his or her heirs and assigns, or by any and all persons authorized by him or her to do som the objective being to produce a level of illumination in the immediate vicinity of the aforementioned front (North) door consistent with maximisation of ingress and revenue for the party of the fifth part, also known as 'The Firm'.

Barack H Obama, the 44th President of the United States

Text and Video of his inaugural speech available from MSNBC.

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Economic Fundamentals

The other day my friends and I were discussing the Economy and the topic came down to "Economic Fundamentals" and if that has changed in the case of the US Economy.

Since none of us are Economist we couldn't quite agree on the definition of "Economic Fundamentals". Since then I also realized that this particular term has been used, maybe even over-used, in the media to make arguments for or against other issues.

So, I'm on a quest now to come up with a acceptable definition of "Economic Fundamentals" that makes sense to us non-economists or at least to me (you are most welcome to agree with my definition).

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AL Takes Oath and Puts Together Cabinet

Ministers:

• Motia Chowdhury
• Abul Maal Abdul Muhit
• AK Khandaker
• Syed Ashraful Islam
• Abdul Latif Siddiqui
• Raziuddin Razu
• Advocate Sahara Khatun
• Khandker Musharraf Hossain
• Rezaul Karim Hira
• Abul Kalam Azad
• Dr AFM Ruhul Haq
• Dr Afsarul Amin
• Dr Abdur Razzaq
• Enamul Haq Mostafa Shahid
• Nurul Islam Nahid
• Abdul Latif Biswash
• Syed Abul Hossain
• Faruq Khan
• GM Quader
• Ramesh Chandra Sen
• Dilip Barua
• Barrister Shafiq Ahmed
• Dr Dipu Moni

State Ministers:

• Advocate Mostafizar Rahman Fizar
• Captain (retd) Tazul Islam
• Tanjim Ahmed Sohel
• Dr Hasan Mahmud
• Munnuzan Sufian
• Ahad Ali Sarker
• Architect Yafes Osman
• Dipankar Talukdar

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• BDNews24

Victim Treats His Mugger Right

Read / listen to the story on NPR.

"Treat People Right and Hope that They Too Return the Favor". In this world that's all we can do - do our best and hope for the best.

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!!

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2009

Moved to WORDPRESS.

A New Year begins. 2008 is now behind and we have a whole year in front of us.

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Yeaaaaa!!!



Finally . . . . . they got my name right. To top it off, they even added a smiley face :o) It's small things like this that makes all the difference.

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A Prairie Home Companions - Dec 20th '08

Christmas Show 2008

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Deep Throat

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Bangladesh 'Beatle hero' move

I am ashamed that I never realized that George Harrison has never "Officially" been recognized for his efforts.

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• BBC News

Happiness

is a choice that requires effort at times - Aeschylus.

Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright. He is also recognized as the "father of tragedy".

I would modify his quote to be "Happiness is a choice that requires effort most of the times". Very rarely will it seem to happen totally out-of-the-blue. But even on those rare occasions, if you dig deeply, you will find that too was the fruit of some effort on your part at some point in time. It might have been a while back, it might have been seemingly effortless - but nonetheless some effort at some point went into it.

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Blaming

someone else get's you no where.

Even when the someone else IS wrong, still it doesn't help in any way.

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Eid Mubarak

Wishing everyone a happy Eid Mubarak on this Eid-ul-Adha.

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Feel "American"

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• Jhumpa Lahiri's Struggle to Feel American on NPR's Morning Eidtion
  

You Gotta Work and Work Hard

Even to have fun and enjoy life ;o)

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Obama Elected President

of the United States of America.

• Obama - 62,945,914 votes
• McCain - 55,753,790 votes

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Walter Cronkite turns 92

Happy Birthday!!!

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Waiting . . . . .

Unless we're actively doing something, we're always waiting for something. And even when we are working on a particular issue, and we're only working on 1 issue at a time (unless you're a super multi-tasker), we're waiting for multiple things from multiple sources so that we can get back and work on those issues.

So, the way I look at it - we're in perpetual "wait" mode ;o)

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Starting the Day Bad

Has it's advantages. You can look forward things ONLY possibly getting better.

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McCain Picks Running Mate

John McCain picks Sarah Palin, Gov of Alaska, as his running mate.

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links:

• ABC News
• CBS News
• CNN
• MSNBC

John McCain Turns 72

Today. He is also expected to announce his Running Mate later today.

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Obama Accepts Nomination

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I have a Dream . . . .

45 years ago today Dr King spoke these words.

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Beijing 2008 - Medal Standing

It doesn't seem right that a Nation wins 3 Gold, 2 Silver and a Bronze and another winning 3 Bronze, 2 Silver and a Gold are ranked the same (both winning 6 medals).

Instead, if we weight a Gold Medal to be 3 unit, a Silver Medal 2 Unit and a Bronze 1, then the standing becomes a bit more interesting.

Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Scaled
USA	26	27	28	81	160
China	45	14	20	79	183
Russia	13	14	18	45	90
Great Britain	16	10	11	37	79
Australia	11	12	13	36	70
France	4	12	14	28	50
Germany	9	7	7	23	48
South Korea	8	9	6	23	48
Japan	8	5	7	20	41
Italy	6	6	6	18	36

The scaling also signifies the relative diff between the teams even when the ordering is not changed.

Here's a link to the current / updated medal standing.

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iPhone 3G Available










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Nadal Defeats Federer to Win first Wimbledon Title

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links:

BBC Sports

Yahoo! Sports

George Carlin

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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjjqggJOKds
  


• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PiZSFIVFiU>

Sydney Pollack 1935 - 2008

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Toshiba Gives Up

Well, it's finally happened - Toshiba has officially given up on the HD DVD format. Though it may seem like a mere formality to some, the official announcement now means people who were waiting to the next new DVD Player for their HD TV can now safely invest in a Blu-Ray format DVD Player.

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Link:

• Toshiba Abandons HD DVD - InfoWorld via Yahoo! News


• Toshiba quits HD DVD business - CNN.com

Castro Steps Down

After being in power for almost half a century.

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Superbowl XLII

What a game!!!!

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Heath Ledger Found Dead

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Wikipedia

Bobby Fisher Passed Away

Just heard the news on the radio earlier today on my way to work.

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• Wikipedia
  

Sad Event :o(

iPhone dropped.

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Pumpkin Pie

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:12


Categories : pies-crusts Thanksgiving

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Preparation Method
--------	------------	-------------	-------------------
3/4	cup	granulated sugar
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	ground ginger
1/4	teaspoon	ground cloves
2	large	eggs	slightly beaten
15	oz	canned pumpkin
12	ounces	evaporated milk	undiluted
1	9 inch	pie crust	unbaked

MIX sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F. oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F.; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

NOTE:
Do not freeze, as this will cause the crust to separate from the filling

1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice may be substituted for cinnamon, ginger and cloves; however, the taste will be slightly different.

FOR 2 SHALLOW PIES:

Substitute two 9-inch (2-cup volume) pie shells. Bake in preheated 425° F. oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F.; bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until pies test done.

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Oven Roasted Duck

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Thanx Giving 2007

Well, it's that time of the year again and collecting some traditional recipes. Not that I'll be making any of these.

For the main course, I prefer a duck (or anything) instead of a turkey.

• Bird
• Oven Roast
• Pan Fried
• Dressing / Stuffing
• In the Bird
• Seperate
• Gravy / Sauce
• Cranberry
• Side / Vegetable
• Potato
• Casserole
• Dessert
• Pumpkin Pie
• Potato Pie

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Today

is a V-E-R-Y significant day.

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Bangladesh landslides, rain kill 68 people

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Links:

boston.com

A 380

Flies from Europe to the U.S.

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Brilliant Bangladesh stun India

That was the headline on cricinfo.com.

More Headlines:

Tigers 1, Lambs 0.

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Stress

"It's NOT what is happening to you in life - it's how you're reacting to what's happening to you in life".

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Wikipedia