Werid i would think these would influence Global Warming..

This is a bit humorous to me... Folks i re-iterate this is only for the humor value OK!

Bicyclists and Joggers on the road.. I think there is 2 big issues here. One, that this is a serious hazard for others on the road, since we need to adjust to the jogger or bicyclist on the road. I think in addition, by slowing down every car spends more gas burning hydrocarbons... thereby increasing global warming :-)

Stop Signs. They are useful in some areas, but i have seen them in certain neighbourhoods such as Murray rd in Beaverton, where this is just simply pain. 9-10 times my stopping is just formality, i have never ever seen a pedestrians, or another car waiting to cross. Again this is certainly contributing to global warming.

Pedestrians in shopping areas. I really hate people walking right behind my vehicle when I'm trying to backup from my parking lot in Costo or such. Its strange, the guy walking behind me has immediate knowledge that i'am coming behind, but still chooses his right of way to be directly positioned in a spot that I have real hard time looking into. Why wouldn't they want to stop or take a different path so i can just backup my vehicle?

The country should make these a bit more practical, i understand people need to cross the road, but consider a place like in front of BestBuy/Winco in Sunset Mall. People would just cross in random intervals not even considering the car is idling to just move ahead. They could put some signals there so pedestrians don't get to choose to walk by always, but be a bit more fair to share the road to cars and keep the pedestrians on pavement where they belong.

Its time for change America!

History in the making....

It was a moment yesterday... a unique chapter was being written that marks a change in America and truly the rest of the world. For the first time, a presidential address that talked about compassion, making forward progress. Two million people, and not a single arrest. Every word Obama spoke was powerful, meaningful and it was clear he spoke those with passion. A 20 minute address, that for the first time spoke some of the bigger religions around, Christians, Hindus.. calling for peace.

John. G Roberts lived up to his nominees expectations... as Chief Justice.. un-der prepared and unable to repeat the words correctly even after Obama gave him a chance to recover, clumsy.. just like the outgoing president.

The costumes.... awesome...Appreciate Michelle Obama for giving young and unknown designers a chance to be part of history, defining first lady by design and not following a traditional color that most would have chosen.

Hope corporate America would be less greedy, and return the country's economy back to where it belongs, hope that religions factions would find a way to live and let others live in peace.

Obama has set himself aside compared to any i have seen so far...

Now its about time, we pick ourselfs up, dust off and get back to work... so off i go..

Media should leave John Travolta alone...

Its really sad to see how celebrities have to deal with personal loss like this one that John Travolta has to go through. I think the media should respect privacy and just not hunt them down even in moments like this. The couple lost their son who was medically ill, and now every one who has had contact with them those days are being looking for their moment on TV which is so sad and inhumane IMHO.

Being a celebrity is like a double edge sword. The same media that game them the popularity is also drowning you when you have a grieving moment. This is not a time to try and figure out scientology was the cause... Just leave em alone and quit peeking at personal life...

Winter Wunderland @Portland this december...

Okydok... it usually only lasts a couple days.. this time its getting to be close to 2 weeks. Is this all global warming heh?

Spending time with family for the first week was all great.... lots of table tennis at basement, Many movies from Hollywood (we just signed up for the month plan), borrowed more movies from neighbors... its great...

I have no chains now, so stuck at home.. got them 2006, but never knew how to use them. So we ended up giving it back to Les Schwab. Here is a video from Les Schwab.

Here are some pictures of our deck. Now i promise i took some pictures of our family, but fate was not on my side.. i forgot to put the stinking flash card..

I was so dead yesterday :-).. especially with the snow, i cant even run away and take cover from the fire my family was venting at me :-)

My first attempt to use sms blog..

3rd day home alone. 2 movies back to back with my son after bowling in Sunset lanes. Great time. He is still in bed.. i wokeup early to make sure my dog does'nt go hungry.

Alright... lots of bills to clearup before the week starts.

Chao!

Home alone for a week...

My wife always finds a reason to go visit home. Well, this time 2 of her relatives are getting married and nothing could stop... so here iam taking care of my 8 year old and the only one who has the best greeting when i get back home... yep thats my dog.

Yesterday Day1: Stopped the alarm and woke up late.. somehow managed to get my son ready for school in 30 mins!

Day2 Today: Lucky its a weekend, Breakfast is done. Piano at 10:15, lunch, and then need to figure out homework and some entertainment before dinner... Phew.. dont know how my wife pulls this off everyday... just 2 days and iam exhausted to even thing what i have been through!

Waiting for next friday to return!

Time to standup for Peace... Solidarity and Support

Hello All. We all witnessed the painful events that came about in Mumbai. As Indians in America it's our resposibility to standup ....to show support to all those grieving families back home who lost their closed ones ... and to send a message "we are with you !!".

Come in with Friends and family to join in a Prayer for peace and hold hands together to form a human chain for peace and dress in tri-colors to stand up in a silent protest against the Terror attacks in Mumbai.

The Date & Location are finalized, and the Peace & Prayer vigil will now be held at
3:00 PM on Sunday, December 14th at Pioneer Court House Square, Portland.


Important NOTEs :
• The event is now being held a week later than the original plan. So please make note !
• Due to fire hazard associated with lit candles, local fire department will not allow Candles at Pioneer court house square, so if you plan to bring - please use battery-powered candles ! other options to show support are - flowers, flags !
• Please be on-time and plan to arrive early than late (no IST please !)

Spread the word.. and do take a moment out of your busy schedules, and lead by example !