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“Pretty” ~ a poem by Katie Makkai

Kiran — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:53:06 +0000

This spoken word video has been going around the social networks. If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, here it is: “Pretty” ~ a poem by Katie Makkai is a post from: *kiran muses

“Pretty” ~ a poem by Katie Makkai is a post from: *kiran muses

A cool painting: Influential people, past and present

Kiran — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:41:30 +0000

…apparently, Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante. [with Wikipedia Links & Mouse-over Tags] It’s got 103 of the most interesting figures of history juxtaposed together, and in some cases, interacting with each other, in a timeless image. From Bill Gates to Plato, Bruce Lee to the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, Margaret Thatcher to Audrey [...]

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Quotes for inspiring optimism, or some such…

Kiran — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:41:43 +0000

In the interest of embracing optimism, I decided to look up some quotes by famous and not-so-famous people that inspire me to approach life in a positive, light-hearted manner. Yes, I know, quotes are sometimes looked down upon, and quotes are not the only way to learn anything, the context matters more in most cases. [...]

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NaBloPoMo May 2010 theme: “Look Up”

Kiran — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:45:52 +0000

I’ve decided I’m going to participate in the National Blog Posting Month exercise. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted on my blog, and I have missed it. I’ve been dealing with a very hectic schedule in my real life, between taking a full load of courses at the university, and working, and home [...]

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Sigur Ros — Svefn-g-englar

Kiran — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:06:07 +0000

I’ve loved this song for a long time, just saw the video for the first time today. Amazing… Sigur Ros — Svefn-g-englar is a post from: *kiran muses

Sigur Ros — Svefn-g-englar is a post from: *kiran muses

Long time no blog! (Or R.I.P. Hazrat George Carlin)

Kiran — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:37:49 +0000

So many things to occupy time, so little time for them to occupy. Here’s an interesting interview I came across with author Salman Rushdie For the other geeks among us, you might find PC World’s list of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries inspiring. Here, you can listen to an audio version of a Q&A between [...]

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Economics 101

Kiran — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:12:38 +0000

My dad forwarded me this pic that just says it all… Economics 101 is a post from: *kiran muses

Economics 101 is a post from: *kiran muses

Religious purity

Kiran — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:45:31 +0000

I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! don’t do it!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, “Well, there’s so much to live for!” He said, “Like what?” I said, “Well…are you religious or [...]

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Six Word Stories

Kiran — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:39:02 +0000

I stumbled across this little brain candy in Wired.com’s archives. One of my favourites: TIME MACHINE REACHES FUTURE!!! … nobody there … – Harry Harrison Six Word Stories is a post from: *kiran muses

Six Word Stories is a post from: *kiran muses

At a ripe 108…

Kiran — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:49:29 +0000

…she’s the world’s oldest blogger: The Life of Riley At a ripe 108… is a post from: *kiran muses

At a ripe 108… is a post from: *kiran muses

She saw her own heart in a glass case

Kiran — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:53:13 +0000

BBC NEWS | Health | Woman sees own heart on display Accompanied by a video of this rare sort of news story. She saw her own heart in a glass case is a post from: *kiran muses

She saw her own heart in a glass case is a post from: *kiran muses

Corporate B.S. Generator!

Kiran — Sun, 20 May 2007 15:57:57 +0000

The Corporate Bullshit Generator is a must-have for anyone who has ever worked or will ever work in or around cubicles. Corporate B.S. Generator! is a post from: *kiran muses

Corporate B.S. Generator! is a post from: *kiran muses

Bbbbbad baby names!

Kiran — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:08:03 +0000

How about Adrienne Claire? Or Fleur Jade? Isn’t Fleur Jade that dim sum place down the street? Check out this Primer on Parent Cruelty Bbbbbad baby names! is a post from: *kiran muses

Bbbbbad baby names! is a post from: *kiran muses

Jaywalking academic assaulted by Atlanta police

Kiran — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:12:44 +0000

Because there really aren’t bigger problems in the world. The professor had hoped to spend the afternoon listening to discourse on arcane topics. Instead, he was handcuffed to another suspect and fingerprinted in a detention centre, where his peppermints were confiscated, “presumably on the suspicion that they might be some kind of narcotic”. Jaywalking academic [...]

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(Unintentionally?) Funny Domain Names

Kiran — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:11:29 +0000

This is hilarious! (Unintentionally?) Funny Domain Names is a post from: *kiran muses

(Unintentionally?) Funny Domain Names is a post from: *kiran muses

Crazy Patents

Kiran — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:00:19 +0000

Stumbling across the Free Patents website couple of days ago, I put it into my del.icio.us bookmarks and revisited it today. After registering with a free account, I was able to view the detailed patent information for all the patents listed here (like, lots). Anyway, I’ve been browsing through the Crazy Patents listings on the [...]

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How To Be an Expert on Anything…

Kiran — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:39:14 +0000

Stephen Colbert imparts sage wisdom in Wired Magazine… DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE THINGS UP. Never fear being exposed as a fraud. Experts make things up all the time. They’re qualified to. PICK A FIELD THAT CAN’T BE VERIFIED. Try something like string theory or God’s will: “I speak to God. I’m sorry that you [...]

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Y.A.A.F.M. — Scientology

Kiran — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 02:23:08 +0000

The South Park episode #912 entitle “Trapped in the closet” addressed the Church of Scientology, in particular its 2 famous faces, Tom Cruise and John Travolta. In what is my favourite episode of the 9th season, Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Co. masterfully exposed the inane concepts that form the basis of this religious cult. [...]

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Mel Gibson is playing Saddam Hussein?

Kiran — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:06:01 +0000

The guy is totally nuts, eh? Mel Gibson is playing Saddam Hussein? is a post from: *kiran muses

Mel Gibson is playing Saddam Hussein? is a post from: *kiran muses