Yikes… Mid-Atlantic states barely dug themselves out of the 30+ inch piles from last Fri-Sat snow. Many streets are only operating in as single lanes. More is on the way (it is already here in DC). We are pretty much snowed in for the last 5 days. Another 10-20 inches is expected tonight and tomorrow. […]
“Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.”
Plastic bags may not be friendly to the environment, but when recycled, they can be the earth’s best friend. Even better? Plastic bags can add a touch of chic glamour to every home they grace. Don’t believe your grocery bag and “chic” belong in the same sentence? Think again: Recycle your lighting! Photo: New York […]
Northeaster United States, got hit with a major winter storm. This epic storm dumped 18-30 inches of snow in the DC area. Presideent Obama called referred to the storm as “snomegeddon.” Expect major disruptions in many aspects of life along the the east coast for the next several days. If you are like me, who […]
[Via – Dragos Roua] Habits are a very precious asset. They allow us to drive cars or ride a bike, to speak new languages or to predictably behave in society. But they can also become a burden. Or, even worse, an addiction. Think about smoking and you’ll understand what I mean. Knowing how to break […]
I wasn’t really worried until this latest recall news on Toyota Prius has come out. Software problems? Brake problems? This is an eerie reality to android cars in Hollywood movies that take control of the driver and kill him/her. Stopping distance is what I am currently covering in the transportation engineering class I am teaching. […]
[Via – dragosroua] Today I’m going to interview somebody really special on my blog. And that would be you. Exactly, you, the one who’s looking at the screen right now. You are a very important person and it’s an honor for me to interview you. I prepared a list of 33 questions and I’m really […]
[Via – Shyam’s Column] Common sense technique coupled with out-of-the-box thinking can help slash your living expenses. Over the last few weeks, the missus and I have been trying to ‘optimize’ (euphemism for cutting) our living expenses. The reason for this sudden frugality exercise? Well, for once, the missus has agreed that continuously striving for […]
For the education statistics I’ve published for the three regions of Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema, and Nizam Telangana, many have claimed that the numbers are misleading. The chief claim is that the numbers include public and private education. The separatists have argued that Nizam Telangana was discriminated when it came to government expenditure on public schooling. […]
When you bought that impressive new flat-panel TV to replace your old CRT model, what did you do with the clunker? If, like many Americans, you moved it to another room and set it atop a dresser or bureau, you may have inadvertently created a death trap.
[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. […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
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 […]
There are several names to the “Kaliyuga” daivam like “Narayana“,”Govinda” and so on but what does “Venkateswara” mean?
