Dining Blindly
Just heard of this really "interesting" dining experience. The name of the restaurant is "Blind Cow" and it's in Switzerland. I heard of it on NPR and later Googled fot it.
The concept is novel to say the list. Having heard interviews of a few of the diners I am not sure if I would really like to participate in such an experience. I am fairly certain most of my friends would NOT be interested.
- manzoor
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Blockbuster's Movie Pass
Yes, I too have signed up for it :o( The deal is, for $9.99/month (for the first month, then it goes up to $14.99) I get to keep 1 movie at a time with me.
I was about to take 2 movies, which came to about $8.50, and the guy at the counter told me about the "new offer".
- manzoor
Yes, I too have signed up for it :o( The deal is, for $9.99/month (for the first month, then it goes up to $14.99) I get to keep 1 movie at a time with me.
I was about to take 2 movies, which came to about $8.50, and the guy at the counter told me about the "new offer".
But I have a plan ;o) I WILL make the most of this (see as many movies as humanly possible) and discontinue by the 3rd week of the plan / $9.99 ($10.81 w/tax).
So far, I have seen:
- Week 1
- Manchurian Candidate
- Dodgeball
- Girl with a Pearl Earring
- Eulogy
- Week 2
- Garfield
- Where's the Party Yaar?
- Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
- Week 3
- Hero
- A Home at the End of the World
- Week 4
- Nepolian Dynamite
- Before Sunrise
- Before Sunset
- Bridget Jones' Diary - Edge of Reason
- Finding Neverland
- Being Julia
- manzoor
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Higher Education - Cost vs Value
No doubt getting a College Degree is beneficial. But how much real value does it add. "What" exactly is it that's valuable? The degree or the Education? Are we really getting our moneys worth?
I ask these questions not because I am against College Education, but because I am fully convinced that I would have done better had a pursued a different path.
- manzoor
No doubt getting a College Degree is beneficial. But how much real value does it add. "What" exactly is it that's valuable? The degree or the Education? Are we really getting our moneys worth?
I ask these questions not because I am against College Education, but because I am fully convinced that I would have done better had a pursued a different path.
- manzoor
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Gadgets - taking the Current to the Next Level
As it is, we've got some really cool technologies commercially available today that makes me very excited. With Wireless Networking, Storage Devices (that are physically smaller, but capable of holding much more than we've ever been able to) and some really cool ideas we're able to store thousands and thousands of songs and pictures (and hopefuly soon - short length videos) on a device that is 4" x 2.5" x 0.75" and weighs under 6.5 oz. We are also able to play our songs from a Laptop (or a PC) to our Home Stereo. If these technologies were merged we would be able to take all of our music, picture and home videos with us whereever we go and play (stream) them on any device (with the proper capability).
- manzoor
As it is, we've got some really cool technologies commercially available today that makes me very excited. With Wireless Networking, Storage Devices (that are physically smaller, but capable of holding much more than we've ever been able to) and some really cool ideas we're able to store thousands and thousands of songs and pictures (and hopefuly soon - short length videos) on a device that is 4" x 2.5" x 0.75" and weighs under 6.5 oz. We are also able to play our songs from a Laptop (or a PC) to our Home Stereo. If these technologies were merged we would be able to take all of our music, picture and home videos with us whereever we go and play (stream) them on any device (with the proper capability).
- manzoor
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Retirement and Preparing for it
We all plan to get to a point when we will not "need" to earn a living. We may still choose to continue to work beyond such a point, but to be able to get to it is the primary goal.
Saving and planning on generating income from that saving is definitely a huge part of it.
- manzoor
We all plan to get to a point when we will not "need" to earn a living. We may still choose to continue to work beyond such a point, but to be able to get to it is the primary goal.
Saving and planning on generating income from that saving is definitely a huge part of it.
- manzoor
Monday, January 10, 2005
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Goals & Objectives . . . .
As I started to write (blog) on this Thanx Giving, I figures I might as well write down my goals / objectives.
Trying to become a better human being is always before / above all. But this is not quite as measurable, unfortunately. But the following are:
- manzoor
As I started to write (blog) on this Thanx Giving, I figures I might as well write down my goals / objectives.
Trying to become a better human being is always before / above all. But this is not quite as measurable, unfortunately. But the following are:
- Profession / Career -
- Financial independence - Need to become less dependent on my current profession / career. To this end, I need to find alternate sources of income.
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- manzoor
Friday, November 26, 2004
Thanx Giving '04 . . . .
I [really] wanted to do it this year, but we got invited by some friends and I kinda chickened out :o(
But, be that as it may, I am Thankful this year to have achieved [somewhat] 1 of my goals / objectives. The other 2 - 3 are coming along very slowly. Completing the first goal wil definitely make 1 of the other much more doable.
Hopefully, this time next year, I'll be able to say that at least 2 of the other 3 are complete.
- manzoor
I [really] wanted to do it this year, but we got invited by some friends and I kinda chickened out :o(
But, be that as it may, I am Thankful this year to have achieved [somewhat] 1 of my goals / objectives. The other 2 - 3 are coming along very slowly. Completing the first goal wil definitely make 1 of the other much more doable.
Hopefully, this time next year, I'll be able to say that at least 2 of the other 3 are complete.
- manzoor
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
New Job . . . .
When I started my job hunt, I was a bit frustrated because I wasn't sure how long it'd take. It took 'bout 5-6 weeks.
I'm gald (and quite excited) to have found this position. I really do like what I've seen so far and am looking forward to starting in less than 2 weeks.
- manzoor
When I started my job hunt, I was a bit frustrated because I wasn't sure how long it'd take. It took 'bout 5-6 weeks.
I'm gald (and quite excited) to have found this position. I really do like what I've seen so far and am looking forward to starting in less than 2 weeks.
- manzoor
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Reality TV . . . .
It took "The Big Loser" and "Wife Swap" to get me to get into Reality Show (not very proud of it, but that is true). Before these 2 shows came on, I've never really watched or followed Reality TV a whole lot. Nothing really against Reality TV, it's more a tiiming thing. I don't really like to watch TV before 10-10:30. The only shows I'll before then would beshows that I was already hooked on. For example, I watched "Seinfeld", "Mad About You", "Fraiser" (as well as many other sitcoms) during their regular time, but never watched "er" or "Law & Order".
The Big Loser - This show got my attention because I can identify with the participants. Since over weight is such a huge issue - I can totally see this show doing fairly well in the ratings. Of course, they could still screw it up by taking it too far or by not maintaining the balance.
Wife Swap - This show is of course the classic "the grass is greener on the other side" mentality.
- manzoor
It took "The Big Loser" and "Wife Swap" to get me to get into Reality Show (not very proud of it, but that is true). Before these 2 shows came on, I've never really watched or followed Reality TV a whole lot. Nothing really against Reality TV, it's more a tiiming thing. I don't really like to watch TV before 10-10:30. The only shows I'll before then would beshows that I was already hooked on. For example, I watched "Seinfeld", "Mad About You", "Fraiser" (as well as many other sitcoms) during their regular time, but never watched "er" or "Law & Order".
The Big Loser - This show got my attention because I can identify with the participants. Since over weight is such a huge issue - I can totally see this show doing fairly well in the ratings. Of course, they could still screw it up by taking it too far or by not maintaining the balance.
Wife Swap - This show is of course the classic "the grass is greener on the other side" mentality.
- manzoor
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Eid-Ul-Fitr . . . .
Another year of Ramadan has come and almost gone by. Seem like it just got started the other days and now it's almost over. We'll have to wait another 11 month before the next Ramadan. In this time a lot will change (as always). For me, personally, it will mean 2 daughters who are a bit older and, for Ritika specially, probably more interested in learning about fasting and why we observe it when most of the others around us do not.
- manzoor
Another year of Ramadan has come and almost gone by. Seem like it just got started the other days and now it's almost over. We'll have to wait another 11 month before the next Ramadan. In this time a lot will change (as always). For me, personally, it will mean 2 daughters who are a bit older and, for Ritika specially, probably more interested in learning about fasting and why we observe it when most of the others around us do not.
- manzoor
Saturday, October 30, 2004
The "Information Age" . . . .
OK, so the dot.com bubble of the '90s has burst. Let's get over it. We are still in the "Information Age" and we have a lot of work left to do to make it more of a reality.
I believe the foundations, the very basic of the building blocks, have been laid. We now use, and spend money (the consumers vote) on, applications built and provided over the Web. Applications that help us
Or if we would allow our imagination to expand, we could have "smart card" that any device (car, stereo etc) could be swipe and "know" that it was "I" and consecuently connect the device to other appropriate resources (the stereo would connect to my music collection, the car would start, or not, by itself etc).
The technological barries at this time are security, bandwidth, infrastructure. All of these are related to Networking (wired, wireless, broadband and security).
While we're waiting for technolgy to catch up, there are some services that can already be implemented. Electronic Ticketing is probably the time (and environment ;o) ) saving tool. We could take this to the next level by allowing the Traveler and the Transportation provider to interact. For example, 2 hours prior to a Flight the airline can send e-mail, page etc to the passenger and the passenger at that point could have an option to let the airline know if [s]he will not be making it or confirm the seat that was assigned.
- manzoor
OK, so the dot.com bubble of the '90s has burst. Let's get over it. We are still in the "Information Age" and we have a lot of work left to do to make it more of a reality.
I believe the foundations, the very basic of the building blocks, have been laid. We now use, and spend money (the consumers vote) on, applications built and provided over the Web. Applications that help us
- pay our bills
- buy 'stuff' without a trip to the store, stuff like books, clothing, electronic items and automobiles
- and even with sharing our thoughts (like this)
Or if we would allow our imagination to expand, we could have "smart card" that any device (car, stereo etc) could be swipe and "know" that it was "I" and consecuently connect the device to other appropriate resources (the stereo would connect to my music collection, the car would start, or not, by itself etc).
The technological barries at this time are security, bandwidth, infrastructure. All of these are related to Networking (wired, wireless, broadband and security).
While we're waiting for technolgy to catch up, there are some services that can already be implemented. Electronic Ticketing is probably the time (and environment ;o) ) saving tool. We could take this to the next level by allowing the Traveler and the Transportation provider to interact. For example, 2 hours prior to a Flight the airline can send e-mail, page etc to the passenger and the passenger at that point could have an option to let the airline know if [s]he will not be making it or confirm the seat that was assigned.
- manzoor
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