Can it get any worse?Having made the opposition kneel at your feet with 114 on the board and 3 wickets remaining,it was a simple matter of wrapping up the match.Instead we get to see a record 8th wicket partnership that not only clinched the match for England but may also have put the series beyond our reach.All thanks to Dravid's ineptness in bringing about bowling changes and horrible field settings in the latter half of the game.How could a person so experienced setup such a field in which the batsmen take runs at liberty when they should be poking at the ball afraid that they may not last the next ball.India's response to its low total was fantastic to start and till Bopara and Broad came together everything clicked.But the killer instinct that we had seen missing on too many occasions came to the fore and once again India lost.This is so similar to the third test against Pakistan in which Pakistan was 26/5 and instead of bundling them out Rahul Dravid's shoddy fielding setup and improper bowling changes let Kamran Akmal score a century and Pakistan drew the match.
Its really pathetic to see the Indian team's poor fielding and Dravid's uninspiring captaincy,not to mention lacklustre batting be on display just when the test series was won so convincingly.Its better to have someone else as ODI captain while Dravid remains the test captain.Not because of this performance alone but starting from the World Cup debacle.If Australia had been bundled out for 192,it would have trounced Bangladesh by bundling them out for a sub 100 total,not because they have a superior bowling attack but they possess the killer instinct so abudantly and which we as a team,especially the captain lacks so much.This was not the case when Sourav was the captain because Ganguly loved challenges and took it to the opposition.Also his skills as a leader are definitely superior,which indicates that a team is only as good as its captain.
A lion leading a bunch of rabbits will squash a pack of lions led by a rabbit.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Horrendous
The last one week was terrible with frequent power cuts and a slowing down CPU that lets you work at the speed of ENIAC.The only saving grace was my birthday when I had a realtively nice day(i.e. there were no power cuts that entire day and my CPU decided not to act up!!!).
The thing about power cuts that pisses me off so much is that sometimes there is no official announcement of a power cut due to maintenance reasons and everytime the EB office is contacted there is a permanent engaged tone(In case you are wondering whether the EB officials are very busy,let me correct you,they simply take the receive off the hook!!!).Or someone must have comeup with the brilliant idea of using the engaged tone as the ring tone so that people are fooled which is highly capricious. To add to that the officials who collect the bi-monthly bills are the most complete set of morons I have ever come across in my life.This, I say, because a new EB card is due for us for the last four months and whenever I go to get the new card I return empty handed because there is no stock!!!Yes, you heard me right,NO STOCK!!!.Guess EB cards are now hot property.How much more pathetic can you get?I can't even imagine what could be the real reason even if my life depended on it.Come on guys,a card of 8"x15" ain't that hard to make.Siiiigggggggghhhhhhhh!!
Rounding off,India's horrible batting made me lose a good night's sleep(No,I am not worrying about India,its just that I watched the entire match when I could have nicely tucked myself in for a good sleep).
The thing about power cuts that pisses me off so much is that sometimes there is no official announcement of a power cut due to maintenance reasons and everytime the EB office is contacted there is a permanent engaged tone(In case you are wondering whether the EB officials are very busy,let me correct you,they simply take the receive off the hook!!!).Or someone must have comeup with the brilliant idea of using the engaged tone as the ring tone so that people are fooled which is highly capricious. To add to that the officials who collect the bi-monthly bills are the most complete set of morons I have ever come across in my life.This, I say, because a new EB card is due for us for the last four months and whenever I go to get the new card I return empty handed because there is no stock!!!Yes, you heard me right,NO STOCK!!!.Guess EB cards are now hot property.How much more pathetic can you get?I can't even imagine what could be the real reason even if my life depended on it.Come on guys,a card of 8"x15" ain't that hard to make.Siiiigggggggghhhhhhhh!!
Rounding off,India's horrible batting made me lose a good night's sleep(No,I am not worrying about India,its just that I watched the entire match when I could have nicely tucked myself in for a good sleep).
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Mom's love
When you were 1 year old, she fed you and bathed you.
You thanked her by crying all night long.
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When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk.
You thanked her by running away when she called.
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When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love.
You thanked her by tossing your plate on the ground.
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When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons.
You thanked her by colouring the dining room table.
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When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.
You thanked her by plopping into the nearest puddle.
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When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.
You thanked her by screaming "I'M NOT GOING".
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When you were 7years old, she bought you a baseball.
You thanked her by throwing it through the next-door-neighbour's window.
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When you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.
You thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.
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When you were 9 years old, she paid for piano lessons.
You thanked her bynever even bothering to practice.
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When you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from soccer to gymnastic to one birthday party after another.
You thanked her by jumping out of the car and never looking back.
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When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.
You thanked her by asking her to sit in a different row.
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When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.
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When you were 13, Vshe suggested a haircut.
You thanked her by telling she had no taste.
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When you were 14, she paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
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When you were 15, she came home from work,looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
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When you were 16, she taught you how to drive her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
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When you were 17, she was expecting an important call
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
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When you were 18, she cried at you high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
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When you were 19, she paid for your college tuition, drove you to the campus, carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying goodbye outside the dorm so that you wouldn't be embarassed in front of your friends.
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When you were 20 ,she asked whether you were seeing anyone.
You thanked her by saying, "Its none of your business".
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When you were 21, she suggested certain careers for your future.
You thanked her by saying, "I don't want to be like you".
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When you were 22, she hugged you at your college graduation.
You thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.
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When you were 23, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.
You thanked her by telling your friends it was ugly.
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When you were 24, she met your fiance and asked about your plans for the future.
You thanked her by glaring and growling, "Muuhh-ther,please!".
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When you were 25, she helped to pay for your wedding and cried how deeply she loved you.
You thanked her by moving halfway across the country.
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When you were 30, she called with some advice on the baby.
You thanked her by telling, "Things are different now".
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When you were 40, she called to remind you of a relative's birthday.
You thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now".
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When you were 50, she fell ill and neede you to take care of her.
You thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
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And then one day she quietly died.And
everything you never
did came crashing down like thunder on your
HEART.
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You thanked her by crying all night long.
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When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk.
You thanked her by running away when she called.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love.
You thanked her by tossing your plate on the ground.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons.
You thanked her by colouring the dining room table.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.
You thanked her by plopping into the nearest puddle.
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When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.
You thanked her by screaming "I'M NOT GOING".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 7years old, she bought you a baseball.
You thanked her by throwing it through the next-door-neighbour's window.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.
You thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 9 years old, she paid for piano lessons.
You thanked her bynever even bothering to practice.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from soccer to gymnastic to one birthday party after another.
You thanked her by jumping out of the car and never looking back.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.
You thanked her by asking her to sit in a different row.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 13, Vshe suggested a haircut.
You thanked her by telling she had no taste.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 14, she paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 15, she came home from work,looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 16, she taught you how to drive her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 17, she was expecting an important call
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 18, she cried at you high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 19, she paid for your college tuition, drove you to the campus, carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying goodbye outside the dorm so that you wouldn't be embarassed in front of your friends.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 20 ,she asked whether you were seeing anyone.
You thanked her by saying, "Its none of your business".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 21, she suggested certain careers for your future.
You thanked her by saying, "I don't want to be like you".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 22, she hugged you at your college graduation.
You thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 23, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.
You thanked her by telling your friends it was ugly.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 24, she met your fiance and asked about your plans for the future.
You thanked her by glaring and growling, "Muuhh-ther,please!".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 25, she helped to pay for your wedding and cried how deeply she loved you.
You thanked her by moving halfway across the country.
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 30, she called with some advice on the baby.
You thanked her by telling, "Things are different now".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 40, she called to remind you of a relative's birthday.
You thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now".
___________________________________________________________________
When you were 50, she fell ill and neede you to take care of her.
You thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
___________________________________________________________________
And then one day she quietly died.And
everything you never
did came crashing down like thunder on your
HEART.
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IF SHE'S STILL AROUND,NEVER FORGET TO LOVE HER
MORE THAN EVER....
AND IF SHE'S NOT,REMEMBER HER UNCONDITIONAL
LOVE AND PASS IT ON.
ALWAYS REMEBER TO LOVE THY MOTHER,
BECAUSE YOU HAVE ONLY ONE
MOTHER IN YOUR LIFETIME.!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Glory after 21 years
The Indian team emulated its performance in the 1986 tour of England by winning this series and making sure that the Pataudi trophy remains in India.Quite a few noteworthy performances were seen in this series especially Zaheer Khan and Dinesh Karthik.Not that the others were useless,they too had contributed magnificiently,just that these two were consistent in terms of performance.
Amongst the most scintillating moments,the century by Jumbo,our dear old Kumble,stands out for its grit and effort.Who said that bowlers make lousy batsmen?Some of his cover drives were text book shots and beauties to watch.A significant achievement in his last series in England,getting a hundred,a dream for all bowlers that turns into reality for very few like Wasim Akram and Chaminda Vaas.Poor Warne,for all his amazing talents,the three figures eluded him all his career.His highest score was 99,something that would be excruciatingly painful in hindsight,when you sit by the fire with a cup of coffee and a newspaper.Kumble may not be as gifted as Warne but his hard work more than made up for it by helping him achieve his dream.
And,to add to that,who can forget the devastative piece of swing bowling dished out by Zaheer and RP Singh in the second test that stood out for its agression,innovation and perseverance,bamboozling the English batsmen into playing down the wrong line.A very improved and consistent bowling performance from the team which was found wanting in that department whenever we toured overseas.
Of course,how can we leave out Sachin and Sourav for their awesome batting displays,though it was in patches doesn't matter.Dravid's astute captaincy came to the fore in this series though in hindsight few decisions could have been better.All said and done,the team has picked itself after the disastrous World Cup campaign and shown that we are no longer wimps when it comes to travelling abroad.A truly cherishable moment that will remain etched forever among India's greatest triumphs.
P.S:Umpiring standards have seen a new low in this series.I have to refer my dictionary if I have to write about those moronic decisions without using unparliamentary words.
Amongst the most scintillating moments,the century by Jumbo,our dear old Kumble,stands out for its grit and effort.Who said that bowlers make lousy batsmen?Some of his cover drives were text book shots and beauties to watch.A significant achievement in his last series in England,getting a hundred,a dream for all bowlers that turns into reality for very few like Wasim Akram and Chaminda Vaas.Poor Warne,for all his amazing talents,the three figures eluded him all his career.His highest score was 99,something that would be excruciatingly painful in hindsight,when you sit by the fire with a cup of coffee and a newspaper.Kumble may not be as gifted as Warne but his hard work more than made up for it by helping him achieve his dream.
And,to add to that,who can forget the devastative piece of swing bowling dished out by Zaheer and RP Singh in the second test that stood out for its agression,innovation and perseverance,bamboozling the English batsmen into playing down the wrong line.A very improved and consistent bowling performance from the team which was found wanting in that department whenever we toured overseas.
Of course,how can we leave out Sachin and Sourav for their awesome batting displays,though it was in patches doesn't matter.Dravid's astute captaincy came to the fore in this series though in hindsight few decisions could have been better.All said and done,the team has picked itself after the disastrous World Cup campaign and shown that we are no longer wimps when it comes to travelling abroad.A truly cherishable moment that will remain etched forever among India's greatest triumphs.
P.S:Umpiring standards have seen a new low in this series.I have to refer my dictionary if I have to write about those moronic decisions without using unparliamentary words.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Thought provoking
01.If all the nations in the world are in debt(am not joking. Even US has got debts), where did all the money go? (weird)
02.When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it? (to be given a thought)
03.What is the speed of darkness? (absurd)
04.If the "black box" flight recorder is never damaged during a plane crash, why isn't the whole airplane made out of that stuff? (very good thinking)
05.Who copyrighted the copyright symbol? (who knows)
06.Can you cry under water? (let me try)
07.Why do people say, "you've been working like a dog" when dogs just sit around all day? (I think they meant something else)
08.Why are the numbers on a calculator and a phone reversed? (God knows)
09.Do fish ever get thirsty? (let me ask and tell)
10.Can you get cornered in a round room? (by ones eyes)
11.What does OK actually mean?
12.Why do birds not fall out of trees when they sleep? (tonight I will stay and watch)
13.What came first, the fruit or the color orange? (seed)
14.What should one call a male ladybird? (No comments)
15.If a person suffered from amnesia and then was cured would they remember that they forgot? (can somebody help)
16.Can you blow a balloon up under water? (yes U can)
17.Why is it called a "building" when it is already built? (strange isn't it)
18.If you were traveling at the speed of sound and you turned on your radio would you be able to hear it? (got to think scientifically)
19.If you're traveling at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens? (I don't have a change to try)
20.Why is it called a TV set when theres only one? (very nice)
21.If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth? (this is nice?)
22.Why do most cars have speedometers that go up to at least 130 when you legally can't go that fast on any road? (stupid, break the law)
02.When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it? (to be given a thought)
03.What is the speed of darkness? (absurd)
04.If the "black box" flight recorder is never damaged during a plane crash, why isn't the whole airplane made out of that stuff? (very good thinking)
05.Who copyrighted the copyright symbol? (who knows)
06.Can you cry under water? (let me try)
07.Why do people say, "you've been working like a dog" when dogs just sit around all day? (I think they meant something else)
08.Why are the numbers on a calculator and a phone reversed? (God knows)
09.Do fish ever get thirsty? (let me ask and tell)
10.Can you get cornered in a round room? (by ones eyes)
11.What does OK actually mean?
12.Why do birds not fall out of trees when they sleep? (tonight I will stay and watch)
13.What came first, the fruit or the color orange? (seed)
14.What should one call a male ladybird? (No comments)
15.If a person suffered from amnesia and then was cured would they remember that they forgot? (can somebody help)
16.Can you blow a balloon up under water? (yes U can)
17.Why is it called a "building" when it is already built? (strange isn't it)
18.If you were traveling at the speed of sound and you turned on your radio would you be able to hear it? (got to think scientifically)
19.If you're traveling at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens? (I don't have a change to try)
20.Why is it called a TV set when theres only one? (very nice)
21.If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth? (this is nice?)
22.Why do most cars have speedometers that go up to at least 130 when you legally can't go that fast on any road? (stupid, break the law)
Friday, August 10, 2007
First Taufel,now Howell!!
The umpiring horrors of the Engish summer continues.Simon Taufel kickstarted this blunder campaign and Ian Howell has followed nicely in his footsteps,proving that he too is as demented as Taufel was when it comes to judgement of LBW's.Perhaps they should be sent back to training class.
Sourav Ganguly.The guy who launched his career in the hallowed turfs of England thought he had a chance to finish his last tour of England nicely but the umpiring gods had other plans.Two tests and two bad decisions including the fact that he was well set in both cases would make for a good tragedy.The rueful smile that came when the Howell gave him out,inspite of the ball having nicked the inside edge,conveyed it all:the disappointment,the frustration and the anger. Why the hell did God give Ian Howell a pair of eyes that would put a blind man to shame?When you can't pick up an inside edge when giving LBW decisions,sorry mate,you are not fit enough to be a umpire.This probably will be the last time we will see Dada swing his bat in England and the finish expected from his bat was not intended to be.
Now we will come to the curious case of "Dinesh Karthik And The Un-Nicked Ball".Ian Howell,poor guy,what a handicap it must be,not being able to see clearly compounding his hearing problems.Damn!I thought umpires were intelligent but here we see a clear anamoly of that.The decisions were third rate,to say the least.Poor Karthik.Yet another century gone begging.He must have been so hopeful when he reached 90.We should give those deaf idiots headphones capable of delivering 2000W PMPO and see perhaps if that helps.The Snicko clearly registerd nothing and yet our dear Howell heard something.Perhaps it was already poor eardrums that popped,unable to take in the deafening silence when the ball passed the bat, making him believe that it was a nick that he had heard.
All said and done,you cannot overrule the umpires decision so it stays.But the abysmal standard of umpiring ought to make the ICC sit up and take notice of the pathetic state the umpires in the Elite panel are.Ironic,isn't it.The ICC pick the best and the picked turn out to be the worst(I don't blame the entire umpire community.But when respected people like Taufel start making awful decisions,that,guys,is the limit).
P.S:Does the ICC have a quota for the handicapped in umpire selection like they do in academics?Coz Ian Howell definitely qualifies for the "Blind and Deaf" category.
Sourav Ganguly.The guy who launched his career in the hallowed turfs of England thought he had a chance to finish his last tour of England nicely but the umpiring gods had other plans.Two tests and two bad decisions including the fact that he was well set in both cases would make for a good tragedy.The rueful smile that came when the Howell gave him out,inspite of the ball having nicked the inside edge,conveyed it all:the disappointment,the frustration and the anger. Why the hell did God give Ian Howell a pair of eyes that would put a blind man to shame?When you can't pick up an inside edge when giving LBW decisions,sorry mate,you are not fit enough to be a umpire.This probably will be the last time we will see Dada swing his bat in England and the finish expected from his bat was not intended to be.
Now we will come to the curious case of "Dinesh Karthik And The Un-Nicked Ball".Ian Howell,poor guy,what a handicap it must be,not being able to see clearly compounding his hearing problems.Damn!I thought umpires were intelligent but here we see a clear anamoly of that.The decisions were third rate,to say the least.Poor Karthik.Yet another century gone begging.He must have been so hopeful when he reached 90.We should give those deaf idiots headphones capable of delivering 2000W PMPO and see perhaps if that helps.The Snicko clearly registerd nothing and yet our dear Howell heard something.Perhaps it was already poor eardrums that popped,unable to take in the deafening silence when the ball passed the bat, making him believe that it was a nick that he had heard.
All said and done,you cannot overrule the umpires decision so it stays.But the abysmal standard of umpiring ought to make the ICC sit up and take notice of the pathetic state the umpires in the Elite panel are.Ironic,isn't it.The ICC pick the best and the picked turn out to be the worst(I don't blame the entire umpire community.But when respected people like Taufel start making awful decisions,that,guys,is the limit).
P.S:Does the ICC have a quota for the handicapped in umpire selection like they do in academics?Coz Ian Howell definitely qualifies for the "Blind and Deaf" category.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Awesome!!!
I am now fully involved in saving myself from the Vizier and make Farah believe that i am not a monster.Sounds crazy.Nah.I am playing the last part of the famous Price of Persia trilogy and the game sure rocks.You should see the Prince do moves with his sword that will put a 50 mm gap in your mouth,literally meaning your mouth will be hanging open in awe.
The predecessor to this title,The Warrior Within is even more classy.Getting chased by the Dahaka and having alternate endings that will depend on your gameplay are some of the awesome pieces of the game.I am not reviewing the POP series,just making my glee known that i too have played it.
Have been at play for the last three days in the last part of the series and the experience was just awesome.The best way to kill time is gaming and if people out there have plenty to kill,jump onto the gaming bandwagon.
The predecessor to this title,The Warrior Within is even more classy.Getting chased by the Dahaka and having alternate endings that will depend on your gameplay are some of the awesome pieces of the game.I am not reviewing the POP series,just making my glee known that i too have played it.
Have been at play for the last three days in the last part of the series and the experience was just awesome.The best way to kill time is gaming and if people out there have plenty to kill,jump onto the gaming bandwagon.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Catching up
Went to temple after a long long time.I am not the type who goes to the temple at the drop of a hat but that doesn't mean i am an atheist.It was actually pretty good to enjoy some silence after the hustle bustle of daily life.
Also started reading a couple of books i had wanted to read for some time but didn't have the time which is curious considering the fact that i do nothing worthwhile the whole day.One book titled the "The Cobra Event" by Richard Preston makes for a good reading session with its gripping storyline.
Going to catch up with the books.Ciao!
Also started reading a couple of books i had wanted to read for some time but didn't have the time which is curious considering the fact that i do nothing worthwhile the whole day.One book titled the "The Cobra Event" by Richard Preston makes for a good reading session with its gripping storyline.
Going to catch up with the books.Ciao!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Trouble again!!!
My disastrous run with electronic components continued just like Schumacher used to make it a habit of notching up wins. This time the victim,my MONITOR.Arrrgh!
There I was,fully engaged in honing my driving skills on the computer without a care in the world when somebody UP decided to send me my package of troubles.It was the last lap and i was leading by nearly four seconds when there was a small popping noise and my monitor went blank.Just like that.But the CPU was running to my horror which meant that the race was still on.Naturally,I was inclined to send my monitor soaring like a Beckham freekick but that little piece called common sense kicked in.I called a guy who services monitors and told him my woes.
He came,found out what the problem was(a transistor had blown),fixed it and charged me a quarter thousand bucks.Talk about electronic goods getting cheaper.Finally,after making sure that everything was working fine,I resumed honing my driving skills.Think my woes are over.Nah.Continue.
Next morning,I had just switched on my comp when I heard the dreaded popping noise again.And TWICE.Oh God!Why can't I have some peace?As usual,the CPU was running fine with the fan humming nicely.Damn,that was absolutely maddening, the CPU being fine but me not able to use it.I once again phoned the service guy and told him my problem.He said he had too many deadlines that day and would be able to come only the next day.What could I do but wait.
He came as told,found out that two transitors had blown,replaced them and told me i had better come to the idea of buying a new monitor since this one had run its course.Surprisingly he didn't charge me anything.Well,thats what I call customer satisfaction .I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that my beloved PC will not cause me any more trouble.
God,if you are reading this kindly consider my request.
There I was,fully engaged in honing my driving skills on the computer without a care in the world when somebody UP decided to send me my package of troubles.It was the last lap and i was leading by nearly four seconds when there was a small popping noise and my monitor went blank.Just like that.But the CPU was running to my horror which meant that the race was still on.Naturally,I was inclined to send my monitor soaring like a Beckham freekick but that little piece called common sense kicked in.I called a guy who services monitors and told him my woes.
He came,found out what the problem was(a transistor had blown),fixed it and charged me a quarter thousand bucks.Talk about electronic goods getting cheaper.Finally,after making sure that everything was working fine,I resumed honing my driving skills.Think my woes are over.Nah.Continue.
Next morning,I had just switched on my comp when I heard the dreaded popping noise again.And TWICE.Oh God!Why can't I have some peace?As usual,the CPU was running fine with the fan humming nicely.Damn,that was absolutely maddening, the CPU being fine but me not able to use it.I once again phoned the service guy and told him my problem.He said he had too many deadlines that day and would be able to come only the next day.What could I do but wait.
He came as told,found out that two transitors had blown,replaced them and told me i had better come to the idea of buying a new monitor since this one had run its course.Surprisingly he didn't charge me anything.Well,thats what I call customer satisfaction .I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that my beloved PC will not cause me any more trouble.
God,if you are reading this kindly consider my request.
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