Thoughts and Prayers…

The incident on Tuesday is so tragic. Everyone on the injured/deceased list set out in the morning to earn a living, fulfill a dream, only to find themselves victims of a totally uncontrollable and unrelated event. So many dreams shattered and so many people suffering irreversible losses. We all live …

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Meeting old friends

For anyone who has lived on the east coast, it is quite well known that if you visit the Niagra falls on 4th of July, you are bound to run into an old friend or aquaintance of yours. Well I never tried to take advantage of this fact while I …

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Bombay – The Rudest city on earth

In a recent survey of global courtesy, Reader’s digest found Mumbai – the rudest city on earth. And the same survey proclaimed the politest city in the world to be… New York. People in the metropolitan city flunked the survey’s three tests of politeness : They dont say ‘Thank you’, …

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History…Amazing…It’s Bizzarre

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. …

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“Spare the Air Day” Tomorrow

Free Commute Tomorrow on Transit You can travel free on participating Bay Area public transportation operators on the first three “Spare the Air” non-holiday weekdays in 2006. Simply arrive at your preferred transit operator and board for free – there is no need for tickets, passes or tokens. Bus drivers, …

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July 4th Fireworks : Suggestions?

Any good suggestions for watching fireworks on July 4th. For the past 3-4 years we have been going to San Jose Downtown area to watch fireworks. Its been good with lot of stalls, music, and people. They have good transportation options too all of which are free on July 4. …

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