I am following American Presidential Election right from the Primaries last year and I supported John Mccain when he was nominated. I am an independent with no right to vote in this country being an Indian citizen but I tell you what I feel about these campaigns. I saw this quote from one of the Indian entrepreneurs Mr. Anand Mahindra " I think Indians Heart goes to Obama and head goes to McCain in this Elections." That is so right. Mccain is supporting Bush policies and I have no problem with that in the context of India. George Bush maintained good relationship with India, encouraged outsourcing and stood against the outcry in this country about it. More importantly he is the key persons in signing the historic Nuclear deal with India which may be the key for India's future in energy independence. So, I have no problem if Mccain is Bush again, just with respect to India. On the other hand in Obama I see a young and talented leader emerging in the international scene. I think with a fresh face and new leadership he will bring again the trust of the world in America which was totally lost in the last eight years. But being a liberal he is opposed to outsourcing, opposed to free markets and I am not convinced that a Democratic government is better for Indian than a Republican government. So even though I didn't liked in my heart I wished McCain will become the President. But then came Sarah Palin.
When I first saw Sarah Palin is going to be the Vice Presidential nominee of the GOP Party, first person who got in mind was H.D. Deve Gowda former Prime Minister of India back in the 90's. I know how he became a laughable stock for all of us in India and a provided a great writing material for all the cartoonists in India. He used to sleep in the cabinet meetings. Why I bring that comparison here is because I know how bad an ineffective leader can be. Can you imagine Sarah Palin dealing with issues like Iran in the future. I can't. I am scared to even think in those lines because it will not affect just the America but the whole world.
So, Now I wish Barack Obama will become the President of this country and bring back the respect and trust of the world because I think in this global economy one thing is clear. If America prospers, the world prospers and I hope Obama becomes the hope of this country.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Acute viral nasopharyngitis
I have been suffering from cold from the last few days. I think the most irritating disease in the world is cold. It won't let us do anything. I did some googling to find the right medicine and I was amazed that with this advanced technology we have in science and medicine there is no drug which is approved to cure this disease. All the Tylenol's and NyQuil's we take are just for relief. And there are 31 dictionary meanings for the word "Cold".
More I learned about this it got more interesting. Take a look at this (Courtesy Wikipedia). This calculation was during the war times in 1940-50's and now the cost of common cold is astronomical. The average cost of common cold just in America is $7.7 Billion dollars an year. Can you believe that? I wonder why it is so hard to find a preventive cure for cold like a vaccination. Imagine a world with no sneezing and puffing due to cold. Suffering with cold reminds me of my grand mother who passed away recently. She used to give me a home medicine some liquid prepared from black pepper. Really hot and spicy but extremely effective. May God rest her soul in peace.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Fear is the Key!
I went Skiing last weekend. It was great but for some reason I still couldn't overcome the fear of skiing. I always feel that I will break my leg skiing and I think that plays in the mind in how well and how quick you can learn something. But it was great fun! Lake Tahoe is just beautiful and the weather was perfect. We had very nice time there.
To tell more about fear I think fear vs responsibility are always directly proportional to each other. The more Conservative and responsible we are the more we fear about life. Same with laziness. You fear more if you are lazy. That's why I always remember this famous quote "Fear is the Key!"
To tell more about fear I think fear vs responsibility are always directly proportional to each other. The more Conservative and responsible we are the more we fear about life. Same with laziness. You fear more if you are lazy. That's why I always remember this famous quote "Fear is the Key!"
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Let it Rain, Let it Rain, Let it Rain!
It has been raining here all February. I mean literally all days in February barring one or two days.I am told how great the weather is in California.After my first year of living here I don't feel it is that great. I feel it is little bit hyped so as everything else here in states. Of course coming from Minnesota it is great but some how I can't give an A .
In one of those dry days I wore my good husband cap and went to a farmer's market near by. It's great. What I like the most is it's like in India where I used to go to market along with my Dad. It always used to be fun bargaining with the vendors there and listening to all the curse words from them if we don't buy it finally. The best part is to buy some fresh snacks hot out of the stove after we were done.I used to enjoy it always going to the vegetable Market.
Talking about enjoyment, Yesterday we went to the Mount Hamilton in the rain (it's actually snowing on the mountain) and saw one of the Giant Telescopes I have ever seen. It's really huge like 120 feet. It's in a observatory on the top of the Mt.Hamilton in south Sanjose and it is donated by a Guy called James Lick in 1876. You can find more information here. http://mthamilton.ucolick.org/
One side note the thing which surprised me more was James Lick is buried under the Observatory right under where that telescope is mounded.I felt it little weird to imagine that I am standing on a tomb. But the trip was worth bearing the snow and rain.
In one of those dry days I wore my good husband cap and went to a farmer's market near by. It's great. What I like the most is it's like in India where I used to go to market along with my Dad. It always used to be fun bargaining with the vendors there and listening to all the curse words from them if we don't buy it finally. The best part is to buy some fresh snacks hot out of the stove after we were done.I used to enjoy it always going to the vegetable Market.
Talking about enjoyment, Yesterday we went to the Mount Hamilton in the rain (it's actually snowing on the mountain) and saw one of the Giant Telescopes I have ever seen. It's really huge like 120 feet. It's in a observatory on the top of the Mt.Hamilton in south Sanjose and it is donated by a Guy called James Lick in 1876. You can find more information here. http://mthamilton.ucolick.org/
One side note the thing which surprised me more was James Lick is buried under the Observatory right under where that telescope is mounded.I felt it little weird to imagine that I am standing on a tomb. But the trip was worth bearing the snow and rain.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Super Bowl: My ecstasies
I was worried about this Super Bowl. I was really worried. No way the Giants could win. No way on their best day they could pull this off. Eli Manning is in Tom Brady's league, but not in his league, you know what I mean? No rooting interest as there were no Bucs. No love for Bill Belichick, particularly after that Patriots "spy camera" scandal, but no affection for Tom Coughlin either.Nothing about the New York Giants made me feel sentimental. It wasn't like this would be their first Super Bowl, the way it was a year ago for Indianapolis. No player to pull for, to say: "Please let this guy win one." Brady already owned three Super Bowl rings. The other Patriots, I mean, who cares? Junior Seau? Big deal. I couldn't care less if Randy Moss ever wins one.
Michael Strahan, that giant Giant with the big personality? OK, maybe it would be nice if he could win one. He was supposed to be retired by now. A funny guy, a fine football player.
So which team would I want to win? May be a little bit Patriots because of the Perfect Season. But really I don't care.
On to the Coin toss Giants call tails and it comes up tails. They elect to receive. And hey, they score first. Eli Manning takes them right down the field. Could have scored a touchdown, but settles instead for a field goal.
An omen? A sign that this could be New York's day? Oh, please. Don't forget, the Bears scored first against the Colts in last year's game. Happens all the time. Don't get fooled. Giants probably won't get lucky again.
Sure enough, Brady takes the Pats straight down the field. So, Easy just like writing an EMail. Laurence Maroney goes 43 yards with the kickoff. Maroney goes 9 more right out of the gate, his first rush. Maroney goes the final yard for the score.
New England 7, New York 3. This thing is over, man. Three quarters to go, but this baby is done.
I watch. I wait. I think any minute now, Brady will begin Long, textbook drives down the field. Surgical strikes to Moss and to Wes Welker and to Kevin Faulk, wait and see.
What I see instead is Brady under attack. No room to maneuver, no room to breathe.
Giants are coming at him from every direction. Strahan from this side. Osi Umenyiora from that side. Justin Tuck is hitting Brady with everything.
Halftime: 7-3.
End Of Third quarter: Still 7-3.
A low-scoring Super Bowl between these two teams?
We're inside a dome, for heaven's sake. They closed the roof. (Because of a threat of rain that never fell.) Ideal conditions for football ... unlike, for example,the last SuperBowl.
Is Brady hurt? Tired? What, hot date last night? Was he accidentally struck in the nose by a football.
Can't be that the Giants are this good, can it? They were 0-2 earlier this season. They were lucky to survive the Packers. They are two-touchdown underdogs.
Then there is Plax. He predicted a 23-17 upset for his side. I am not even sure he is in the game. Manning is throwing to Amani Toomer, throwing to Steve Smith. I have to look up Plax's stats in the fourth quarter to make sure he didn't call in sick.
Fourth quarter now. Giants look stiff . But wait. Manning throws a touchdown pass to No. 85.
Who is 85? I look him up. David Tyree? Who the heck is David Tyree? Did I hear his name once all week?
Patriots in trouble? Nope, back comes the Brady bunch. A touchdown pass from Touchdown Tommy at last. Hey look, Randy Moss is in the game! He actually caught something. Only 2:42 to go. Now this game is over.
Manning won't make it. It's third-and-5 at his own 44. There are only 80 ticks left on the clock. Manning is in the shotgun formation. It is now or never.
He gets sacked. No, he escapes! He looks, he throws ... and No. 85 hauls it down!
Meet the new Ocho Cinco. Give up your nickname, Chad Johnson. I don't know how Tyree came down with that ball, but he pinned it against his helmet. Maybe he stuck some Glue on his helmet.
New life for New York at the 24. A 12-yard pass goes to Steve Smith, who used to catch passes from Matt Leinart. Life has changed for both.
Touchdown! Who caught it? Is it Ocho Cinco again? Is it Toomer?
No, it is none other than Plaxico Burress himself. The man with the plan. The man from Michigan State just personally stuck it to Brady.
Wow Plaxico! Belichick couln't believe it is true. It's so unbelievable he left the field one minute before the game is over. Brady was dumbstruck loses to two Mannings back to back. Elder Manning appears looks to be happy. I am little sad not because Patriots lost but have to see more Manning commercials for the next one year atleast. This time not only Peyton but Eli.
So that ends one of the really cool Super Bowls ever.
Michael Strahan, that giant Giant with the big personality? OK, maybe it would be nice if he could win one. He was supposed to be retired by now. A funny guy, a fine football player.
So which team would I want to win? May be a little bit Patriots because of the Perfect Season. But really I don't care.
On to the Coin toss Giants call tails and it comes up tails. They elect to receive. And hey, they score first. Eli Manning takes them right down the field. Could have scored a touchdown, but settles instead for a field goal.
An omen? A sign that this could be New York's day? Oh, please. Don't forget, the Bears scored first against the Colts in last year's game. Happens all the time. Don't get fooled. Giants probably won't get lucky again.
Sure enough, Brady takes the Pats straight down the field. So, Easy just like writing an EMail. Laurence Maroney goes 43 yards with the kickoff. Maroney goes 9 more right out of the gate, his first rush. Maroney goes the final yard for the score.
New England 7, New York 3. This thing is over, man. Three quarters to go, but this baby is done.
I watch. I wait. I think any minute now, Brady will begin Long, textbook drives down the field. Surgical strikes to Moss and to Wes Welker and to Kevin Faulk, wait and see.
What I see instead is Brady under attack. No room to maneuver, no room to breathe.
Giants are coming at him from every direction. Strahan from this side. Osi Umenyiora from that side. Justin Tuck is hitting Brady with everything.
Halftime: 7-3.
End Of Third quarter: Still 7-3.
A low-scoring Super Bowl between these two teams?
We're inside a dome, for heaven's sake. They closed the roof. (Because of a threat of rain that never fell.) Ideal conditions for football ... unlike, for example,the last SuperBowl.
Is Brady hurt? Tired? What, hot date last night? Was he accidentally struck in the nose by a football.
Can't be that the Giants are this good, can it? They were 0-2 earlier this season. They were lucky to survive the Packers. They are two-touchdown underdogs.
Then there is Plax. He predicted a 23-17 upset for his side. I am not even sure he is in the game. Manning is throwing to Amani Toomer, throwing to Steve Smith. I have to look up Plax's stats in the fourth quarter to make sure he didn't call in sick.
Fourth quarter now. Giants look stiff . But wait. Manning throws a touchdown pass to No. 85.
Who is 85? I look him up. David Tyree? Who the heck is David Tyree? Did I hear his name once all week?
Patriots in trouble? Nope, back comes the Brady bunch. A touchdown pass from Touchdown Tommy at last. Hey look, Randy Moss is in the game! He actually caught something. Only 2:42 to go. Now this game is over.
Manning won't make it. It's third-and-5 at his own 44. There are only 80 ticks left on the clock. Manning is in the shotgun formation. It is now or never.
He gets sacked. No, he escapes! He looks, he throws ... and No. 85 hauls it down!
Meet the new Ocho Cinco. Give up your nickname, Chad Johnson. I don't know how Tyree came down with that ball, but he pinned it against his helmet. Maybe he stuck some Glue on his helmet.
New life for New York at the 24. A 12-yard pass goes to Steve Smith, who used to catch passes from Matt Leinart. Life has changed for both.
Touchdown! Who caught it? Is it Ocho Cinco again? Is it Toomer?
No, it is none other than Plaxico Burress himself. The man with the plan. The man from Michigan State just personally stuck it to Brady.
Wow Plaxico! Belichick couln't believe it is true. It's so unbelievable he left the field one minute before the game is over. Brady was dumbstruck loses to two Mannings back to back. Elder Manning appears looks to be happy. I am little sad not because Patriots lost but have to see more Manning commercials for the next one year atleast. This time not only Peyton but Eli.
So that ends one of the really cool Super Bowls ever.
Friday, January 11, 2008
NFL Divisional Playoffs Predictions:
I think this weekend is the most exiting weekend of the Year with regards to National Football League. We usually see great match ups in Quarter finals in every sport and this week is not an exception. It features everything the Pursuit of Perfection, Defending Champions, may be the most exiting players to watch in Brett Favre and LT and also some showbiz news in Jessica Simpson.
OK, Here are my Predictions:
Seattle at Green Bay : It's going to another tough home coming for Mike Homegreen the place where he won a Superbowl. Although, the whole Seattle remembers the overtime lose in the playoffs at Green Bay in 2004 this Seahawks team is a different team on the road. They lost to even Carolina on the road and with Hasselback not 100% I think Packers and Brett Favre will be too much for the Seattle.
Prediction: Packers 28 Seattle 23
Jacksonville at New England: I think even Mother Nature wants Patriots to win this year. The big hope for Jacksonville is a nasty weather day with lot of wind but looks like it is going to be a good day tomorrow in Foxboro. Jacksonville has all the weapons to score some points but look for New England defense to stop them early.Also, this Brady and Moss combination is going to be tough for any body to defend and if they need to play catch up early in the third quarter it is going to be long night for David Garrard and Jacksonville Offense.
Prediction: Patriots 38 Jaguars 24
San Diego at Indianapolis: Being a west coast guy now, I like this San Diego team and I want to see which Rivers will show up on the Sunday. If he is going to play like the way he did last week with Tennessee it's going to be great game. But with Gates most likely out and Harrison in I think Colts will prevail in a tough one.
Prediction: Colts 27 Chargers 24
New York at Dallas: This is going to be my upset pick for this weekend. Giants are playing great football especially after their game against the Patriots two weeks ago and they proved it against the Bucs last week. With TO not 100% and Cowboys slumping the last few weeks of the season I am going to pick Giants in a huge upset in this rematch of NFC East showdown.
Prediction: Cowboys 17 Giants 27
Have a Great Weekend Everyone!
OK, Here are my Predictions:
Seattle at Green Bay : It's going to another tough home coming for Mike Homegreen the place where he won a Superbowl. Although, the whole Seattle remembers the overtime lose in the playoffs at Green Bay in 2004 this Seahawks team is a different team on the road. They lost to even Carolina on the road and with Hasselback not 100% I think Packers and Brett Favre will be too much for the Seattle.
Prediction: Packers 28 Seattle 23
Jacksonville at New England: I think even Mother Nature wants Patriots to win this year. The big hope for Jacksonville is a nasty weather day with lot of wind but looks like it is going to be a good day tomorrow in Foxboro. Jacksonville has all the weapons to score some points but look for New England defense to stop them early.Also, this Brady and Moss combination is going to be tough for any body to defend and if they need to play catch up early in the third quarter it is going to be long night for David Garrard and Jacksonville Offense.
Prediction: Patriots 38 Jaguars 24
San Diego at Indianapolis: Being a west coast guy now, I like this San Diego team and I want to see which Rivers will show up on the Sunday. If he is going to play like the way he did last week with Tennessee it's going to be great game. But with Gates most likely out and Harrison in I think Colts will prevail in a tough one.
Prediction: Colts 27 Chargers 24
New York at Dallas: This is going to be my upset pick for this weekend. Giants are playing great football especially after their game against the Patriots two weeks ago and they proved it against the Bucs last week. With TO not 100% and Cowboys slumping the last few weeks of the season I am going to pick Giants in a huge upset in this rematch of NFC East showdown.
Prediction: Cowboys 17 Giants 27
Have a Great Weekend Everyone!
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