June 2008
60 posts
TED Talks: Why are we happy? Why aren't we happy? →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: society, psychology
bernabeifreeman →
And this is why I generally prwefer not to dinke much, I feeel like an invalid. On the other hand, Pimms on Primrose Hill was cool.
Temporarily confused as to where I am—just passed through a gaggle of Indian girls on a tour of City Uni.
45mins and Rs.110 to the airport by auto, 30mins for checkin and questions about my lack of baggage, and I now have 1h until boarding. Easy.
Once the journey starts, it’s awesome, but dang I hate the squeamishness of departing comfortable familiarity. London beckons.
Panic in the house! Quick we must close all the doors and windows!! There’s a monkey on the balcony. (I’m not the one panicking.)
Green-Inn on the river →
Lovely well-appointed teepees, replete with WiFi, and sauna facilities in the lodge.
Supper at our flat: I’m making a delicious salad, S is eating instant noodles, and M is out being entertained. It’s not always so contrary.
Burn Up →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: environment, politics, tv
“Some 10 million female foetuses have been aborted in India in the past 20 years”
– BBC NEWS | India baby girl deaths ‘increase’
Tim apparently just did a knock up job of fixing a broken down car (details lack) with, wait for it—sticky tape. MacGyver would be proud.
NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Monday that he will create a car-free zone on three Saturdays in August, from the Brooklyn Bridge, north to Park Avenue and the Upper East Side. [NYTimes]
“If the world needed an enema, Croydon is where God would shove it”
– Comments on ‘Devil dog laughs in the face of Taser’ | The Register
I had a potent south Indian thali on Monday, and in a first my stomach has been none too happy since. My appendix might’ve been useful now.
“The United Kingdom remains one of the few advanced nations where it is socially...”
– Maths review: toddlers should learn through number play - Telegraph
Whereas a SUV making a school run in the west might carry 2 kids, here it’s a dozen. Even rickshaws manage half that!
I still find having a maid who brings me a glass of water/tea when I’m back from work (if early enough) amusing and unnecessary—but nice.
One of the recent hires quit (for personal reasons) just after I decided I’d probably have to sack them. Sweet irony? The joy of management.
I'm such a meanie
Alice: Did Dad say S walking?
Jacob: I saw that in the photos!
Alice: Amazing is it not
Jacob: umm, it was bound to happen
Alice: suddenly to see your child upright
Jacob: we are bipedal
Reverse Graffiti Project →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: streetart, environment
Delhi weather forecast: starting today, rain until end September. (Monsoon is early.) I’m off to London on the 26th. (To get another Visa.)
Gnarls Barkley - Going On →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: music
Jul 2, 2008: 2gether08 at Rochelle School →
Jun 20, 2008: London Festival of Architecture 2008... →
BMW GINA Concept →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: design
Moodstream™ by Getty Images →
Mix and match various mood sliders for serendipitous stock media discovery. Seems not much content classified yet.
The Lecture List →
“a searchable list of public talks taking place in the UK.”
Nordic Bakery →
Dark rye breads, Cinnamon buns, Coffee. Golden Square, London W1.
“witness one of the most beautifully ugly buildings in London : The Barbican”
– DOPPLR: tips for London: Free Internet and Peace and Quiet
Blame the wine, but although I always throught Lua would be the future for P3, now I think it’s XMPP *and* Erlang. Forget Java :-P
I found a random £17 bottle of Italian wine at the Delhi Tourism Corporation Beer & Wine shop. Such a splendid evening!
Jun 9, 2008: Summer Exhibition 2008 at The Royal... →
The Designers Accord →
“A coalition of designers, educators, researchers, engineers, business consultants, and corporations, who are working together to create positive environmental and social impact.”
Aranyawas →
“Set in a wild, mountain valley, hidden away from the outside world. Visit us to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.” An eco-style retreat near Rankpur in Rajasthan with their own organic…
Oooh, I like the idea of using XMPP as cloud computing resource registry and management channel. http://url.ie/f9f
Awesome, one of the currycrew got their pay on the 1st. Them thar valleycrew must be getting it together. We’ll be donning pinstripe soon.
Jul 10, 2008: Osian’s Cinefan, 10th Festival of... →
