[Via – Lifehacker] Saving something as a PDF file is a great way to preserve it for future reference or for sharing with others, without risking the site changing before you look at it again. PDFMyURL makes it easy to convert sites to PDF. Point PDFMyURL at a website URL and it will convert the […]
[Via – ConsumerReports] In the ongoing saga of Toyota recalls, the company last night recalled another 2.3 million vehicles for potentially sticking accelerators. This recall is separate from, but in addition to, the company’s recall of 3.8 million vehicles last fall for issues that could result in uncontrolled acceleration. Notably, this recall adds models not […]
Well, this is how winter looks around my place. I took most of these pictures in and around the trail in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Fairfax, VA. Some pictures were taken on Dec 20, under 26 inches of snow, and some were taken on Jan 31, under about 6 inches of snow. It is pleasant […]
[Via – The Register] Laptop owners upgrading their Windows XP and Windows Vista machines to Windows 7 are complaining that Microsoft’s new OS has severely reduced their available battery life. One user tells The Reg that after upgrading his circa 2007 HP notebook from Vista to Windows 7, the machine’s battery life dropped from two […]
[Via – Dragosroua] Mastering the art of saying “No” is compulsory in many cases. We do have to learn how to say it without offending the other person and still getting what we want. Appropriately saying “No” can really save our butt from a tricky situation and that’s why mastering our “No”’s is so important. […]
In the next few weeks we will be hearing a lot about sovereign debt crisis for Greece. Debt crisis is derivatives crisis. Derivatives are Greek – a lot of Greek! I found this simple chart at Zero-Hedge and it explains the ramifications in a decision tree, and in simple English.
I took these pictures in Delhi in March 2009. Big animals in big city. I thought it will give you a kick. This is for all the kids and the kids in you. Enjoy! 🙂 [Too bad my camera battery was dead, or I could have take more pics!] [nggallery id=3]
[Via – Lifehacker] If you’ve got a spare wall somewhere in your home that you’re not sure how to decorate, grab a bucket of glow-in-the-dark paint and slap some on. Lower the lights, grab some UV-LED flashlights and start drawing. PaulBo over at Fangletronics came up with the idea as a way to entertain his […]
Until I arrived in US, I had no clear idea on what “four seasons” really meant. Well, it took one full year for me realize the beauty of four seasons, which we never experience in India. Here is how a trail in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, where I regularly walk, jog or bike. These are […]
[Via – Lifehacker] Whether you have good health insurance or none at all, the costs of medications can be astronomical. Here’s a tip for stretching your dollars at the pharmacy. First of all, to take advantage of this great tip, the first thing you need to do is run the idea past your doctor. Here’s […]
Those who have been following US financial markets for a long time know one thing for sure: markets are manipulated by the money interests. Many savvy investors I know and follow have suspected collusion and conspiracy between the banks and the powers that be. If you are among them, you would be right. Geithner and […]
Two more Indian students have been assaulted in Melbourne, Australia. This is the latest in a series of attacks there targeting people from India. A group of attackers allegedly made racist comments before kicking and punching the students on Monday. One victim was taken to hospital and underwent surgery. Police have charged five men over […]
Photo from ReadyMade [Via – Lifehacker] Pegboard is pretty awesome when it comes to organizing things but you can’t deny that it makes most people think of garages and workshops. If you want the versatility of pegboard without the garage-vibe, use grids. Gridwalls are often seen in retail shops as a way of hanging a […]
Now that Bernanke is confirmed for another term at the helm of the Fed, some pundits will have you believe that the stocks are safe. It doesn’t matter if he shares a major portion of the blame for current deflationary environment. Anyway, as a market contrarian I look for extreme sentiments on markets. Back in […]
[Via – New York Times] It’s Fujitsu’s iPad from 2002. Sold mainly in the United States, the multifunctional device from the Tokyo technology company helps shop clerks verify prices, check real-time inventory data and close sales on the go. Fujitsu, which applied for an iPad trademark in 2003, is claiming first dibs, setting up a […]
