http://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Dimed-Not-Getting-America/dp/0805088385/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230536381&sr=8-1
This is an absolute must read! The author goes undercover to discover the plight of low wage workers in America. I read this over Christmas in 3 days and after reading it, I appreciate what I have and the life style that I enjoy! After reading it, I have this great urge to help the less fortunate. My 2009's new year resolution is to do something to the 10's of millions of Americans who can't even make a decent living. I will write about it next year when I have actually done something.
Stay tuned
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Is there any hope for peace?
Destruction continues in Gaza
Is there any hope for peace? I sure think not since the Israel/palentine conflict has evolved beyond the fight for the land. Many in the world would want the status quo for their benefit. This includes US, Arab nations and european nations as well.
As for the events that are un-folding, it seems that Israel's response seems appropriate given the barrage of rockets fired into Israel though there were no human casualities.
UPDATE: It looks like the jury is out there on who broke the ceasefire. I cannot believe so many failed to mention this.
But viewing the recent escalation with a narrow time scale actually makes palentinians look bad which I refuse to do. I still strongly believe that the conflict can be resolved by Israel any time by dismantling the Israeli settlements in the occupied territory and moving back to 1967 borders as UN mandated (and Israel has chosen to ignore UN resolutions against it till to date). I strongly believe that palentinians have the right to fight for their land which is theirs just as Israel is defending its territory.
Can President elect Obama make peace in middle east? I really doubt it. All he can do or would do is to try and dis-entangle US from the complicated conflict and restore faith as an honest broker. Then it would be up to Israel to negotiate its terms. I pray for that day and would do anything in my capacity to contribute to that in a right full way.
Is there any hope for peace? I sure think not since the Israel/palentine conflict has evolved beyond the fight for the land. Many in the world would want the status quo for their benefit. This includes US, Arab nations and european nations as well.
As for the events that are un-folding, it seems that Israel's response seems appropriate given the barrage of rockets fired into Israel though there were no human casualities.
UPDATE: It looks like the jury is out there on who broke the ceasefire. I cannot believe so many failed to mention this.
But viewing the recent escalation with a narrow time scale actually makes palentinians look bad which I refuse to do. I still strongly believe that the conflict can be resolved by Israel any time by dismantling the Israeli settlements in the occupied territory and moving back to 1967 borders as UN mandated (and Israel has chosen to ignore UN resolutions against it till to date). I strongly believe that palentinians have the right to fight for their land which is theirs just as Israel is defending its territory.
Can President elect Obama make peace in middle east? I really doubt it. All he can do or would do is to try and dis-entangle US from the complicated conflict and restore faith as an honest broker. Then it would be up to Israel to negotiate its terms. I pray for that day and would do anything in my capacity to contribute to that in a right full way.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Not a dime to Salvation Army!
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-text-dynamic-arrays/B6F3F4DF3150F5B585257434004C177D?openDocument
[If the above link does not work, it is under "What we believe"->"Position Statements"]
I simply assumed that SA is a non-profit organization that help people in need whoever they are. Having had the opportunity to read their positions on anything (especially abortion, homo sexuality, pornography etc), I am simply taking my donations elsewhere.
The biblical/scripture references scare me really! What is the need for SA to take a stand? I don't know and until then, good bye.
[If the above link does not work, it is under "What we believe"->"Position Statements"]
I simply assumed that SA is a non-profit organization that help people in need whoever they are. Having had the opportunity to read their positions on anything (especially abortion, homo sexuality, pornography etc), I am simply taking my donations elsewhere.
The biblical/scripture references scare me really! What is the need for SA to take a stand? I don't know and until then, good bye.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A decade for housing prices to recover?
http://i.usatoday.net/news/graphics/housing_prices/home_prices.pdf
I am little bit more optimistic than that. In fact, the usa today report is the worst case scenario IMO. My prediction is that the housing market will start the recovery in 2010 as the economy rebounds.
I am little bit more optimistic than that. In fact, the usa today report is the worst case scenario IMO. My prediction is that the housing market will start the recovery in 2010 as the economy rebounds.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Obama's rumoured Energy secretary pick
It is said that understanding the problem gets you half way there into solving the problem. This guy knows what he is talking about and he has scars to prove it.
Exhibit A
We have passed the point of no return in climate physics where crucial action, critical thinking and understanding/acknowleding the problem is more important than ever. And he is the guy w/o the political background. Lets give scientist a chance.
I pray that Obama taps him as the rumour goes.
Exhibit A
We have passed the point of no return in climate physics where crucial action, critical thinking and understanding/acknowleding the problem is more important than ever. And he is the guy w/o the political background. Lets give scientist a chance.
I pray that Obama taps him as the rumour goes.
I just feel sorry for this guy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7782774.stm
What has happended to America's pride? Where is the respect we had? How could one guy destroy everything we have accumulated over decades? I feel sorry and feel pity for the guy who after the incident says he doesn't care about the incident or the incident does not tell anything!
I really wish he had not run for the second term! Because I can't watch another human being humilaited like this! I at this point sympathize for this guy in my heart and be left in peace.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
I feel sorry for Mr.President
However much I hate him, I don't think it is appropriate to deny him a photo-op.
Need Anti-Virus or not
Story: http://gizmodo.com/5100996/false-alarm-apple-mac-os-x-anti+virus-recommendation-is-old
If Apple claims that the story is old, was it needed before then? What changed?
I think Apple is going to be in denial for a long time and would only acknowledge in the eleventh hour and do something about it. Sounds familier? Microsoft is there if you need an example.
If Apple claims that the story is old, was it needed before then? What changed?
I think Apple is going to be in denial for a long time and would only acknowledge in the eleventh hour and do something about it. Sounds familier? Microsoft is there if you need an example.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
What the f#$@ is wrong with Apple?
http://gizmodo.com/5101110/apple-no-reasonable-person-should-trust-their-marketing
I would expect any respectable company to be reasonable with their claims. Just because it is an Ad does not mean you can say what you want. I wish the rules are as strict as in U.K where Apple for the second time had to pull out iPhone 3G ads.
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