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Leaning
in
Ten years ago I sent a video message to my future self. For the past 10
years, I have lived precariously close to jumping off with my whims, but
I
posted: 2022-07-25
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Ubuntu
Again
So this is what happened: Something happened after I wrote the post
about moving from Linux to
Windows, where I talked about how Windows 10 really is the
only
posted: 2019-07-26
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Moving From Linux (Ubuntu) to Windows
The Journey sailing through different operating systems Before, I begin, let me clarify things a little. I have not really moved from Ubuntu to Windows recently. I made the
posted: 2019-06-20
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Your
Existence
Your existence whether a mere coincidence, or part of a grand scheme,
whichever you believe in, is a small glimpse of fading, moving air
across your open palms on a
posted: 2019-04-18
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Back
After a long time
It has been a very long time since I last added anything to my blog - I
know! One reason is that I stay in front of a computer all
posted: 2007-06-27
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My
First Super Bowl Ever!
I had never watched The Super Bowl – NEVER! The closest thing to it was
the “Bowl” of rugby. That all changed last night when for the first time
I
posted: 2017-02-07
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new
static website
using markdown files and a few simple python and shell scripts, i was
able to convert my old wordpress blog into a full static website that
runs on pure html and css
posted: 2025-08-13
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Public
libraries and meeting places
It just seems to me that people have forgotten what a public library is
for. Library is a place where people get some quiet time so that they
can read
posted: 2009-12-23
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#1
Unacceptable blunder of website deployment
The number 1 unacceptable blunder of website deployment is people not
turning off the display of errors. I just came across one two minutes
ago. People, when you put your
posted: 2009-10-01
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Gandhi
Day
Today, the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is celebrated all across
India and is also a national holiday there. Gandhi is known as the
father of India, who with his
posted: 2009-10-02
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Nuit
Blanche
Someone correct me if I’m wrong. Nuit Blanche which means white night in
French marks the sunset to sunrise arts festival in Toronto. Just coming
from it and I must
posted: 2009-10-04
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Hire
Me!
Just a little reminder to all those who are following my blog. If you
want to start up a blog like mine, build a company or personal website
or web
posted: 2009-10-07
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My site
gets an extreme Makeover!! :)
I gave my site a very much needed makeover. Frankly speaking,
previously, it was dull, it was boring and it just looked plain and
stupid. Getting introduced to the ”
posted: 2009-09-16
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Kesario - My
revelation
Have you ever made a decision, and although you gave a reason for making
that decision, it was actually weeks, months, or even years later that
it made real sense
posted: 2009-09-26
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The
Emmys
Before I say something else, I’ll say I used to like the Oscars better
than the Emmys, and the Emmys better than the Grammys. But last night
when I was
posted: 2009-09-21
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beat
the flu, and now back in bussiness
Hello everyone, It’s been a long time since I posted something on my
blog. I had been out from it all, battling my fall arch nemesis, the
flu..haha. It’s been
posted: 2009-11-05
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My
Vision for My Company
Someone asked me what is your vision for yourself or for your company.
Surprisingly, I answered the question right away, and when I thought
back at what I had said,
posted: 2009-11-27
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Reflection of
the year 2008
The year 2008 was one of the most interesting years in recent years.
Everything from world weather, to world politics, to the global economy
contributed to big stories. The year
posted: 2009-01-02
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Happy New
Year
A very Happy New Year to you all! In case if you’re wandering about my
new year’s resolution, I will tell you that I have none! Yes, that’s
right I
posted: 2009-01-01
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Back after almost
a year
Waow. It has been such a long time since I last updated my blog, its
almost a year. I guess I didn’t quite follow up with my new years
resolution. lol.
posted: 2008-11-11
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Mumbai Terrorist
Attacks
I do not want to say much about this as I think I am very much affected
by whatever that went on in Mumbai. Being of Indian origin and a
posted: 2008-11-29
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New Year’s
Resolution - 2008
Every year I think about how fast time flies. Every year it feels like
it was just yesterday when I was looking forward to the year 2000 - you
know,
posted: 2008-01-01
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Trying New
things
Things don’t always go the way you plan them to go. For me, I think they
have never gone the way I have planned them to go. I don’t know
posted: 2008-01-26
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Never Too
Late to Start Reading
It may be unfathomable to most that anyone who loves to write, not share
the same sentiment towards reading. I am such a person, or rather, and
might I delightedly
posted: 2021-12-13
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Why is Kindle Paperwhite the perfect Kindle? Price! It was on sale on Black Friday and is again on sale now for $115CAD. The new version has a modern
posted: 2021-12-13
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Canada
Day 2021 - A day Difficult to Celebrate
I did not celebrate Canada Day this year. I did not wish anyone Happy
Canada Day, I did not have a BBQ or go out for picnic. I have
mixed
posted: 2021-07-01
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Veganism
About a year ago, I decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle. I call it a
vegan lifestyle, because I feel that there is some negativity associated
with the word “vegan”
posted: 2021-05-19
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Just a
little Kindness - that’s all :-)
There are some things that you don’t have words. Check this video out.
It’s one of those things that you don’t even need any words for. This
video put a
posted: 2011-12-22
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Accident
- my script removed all comments
I just want to say sorry to all my readers and subscribers. Comments
that were posted on my blog by you folks were accidentally removed. I
keep getting spam comments
posted: 2011-02-13
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2015:
The Best Year Yet!
I just wanted to write a quick post before the year 2015 ends! Just a
week ago I was reminiscing about everything that happened in 2015. So
much has happened
posted: 2015-12-31
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Bike
Month
I started riding my bike about a month ago and I can tell you the
feeling is amazing. I started with walking, which was great and I still
love it
posted: 2015-05-26
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Evernote:
The only note keeper you’ll ever need
I’m going to get right to the point with this
one because there is no argument about Evernote being the best note
taking tool/software/service. ## What sets it a apart
posted: 2015-05-14
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Follow
Your Bliss
Every time I drive on Rutherford Road in Vaughan I pass a small parking
lot made of gravel and I see a narrow and steep gravel road that leads
upwards
posted: 2015-05-03
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Give
your Mom the Gift of Technology This Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is around the corner and if you’re not sure what to get
your mom or grandma then I have a solutions for you. If your mom or
grandmother
posted: 2015-05-08
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I’m a
Misfit
It seems like wearable technology will
soon be able to make your toast for breakfast or teleport me to and from
work. Fitness trackers these days track your heart rate,
posted: 2015-04-26
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Le
Tour De Norfolk - 160KM
On Sunday, July 17, I went on Le Tour De Norfolk staring and completing
in Delhi, Ontario. 160KM riding in pure joy - at least most of it.
Norfolk county
posted: 2016-07-25
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Happy
Canada Day!
I love this Country! I really do! I love the seasons – yes all of them.
Start of cycling, gardening, BBQ season in spring, beaches and camping
and chilled beer
posted: 2016-07-01
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Bike Month
2016
Bike Month in the Great Toronto Hamilton area
starts on May 30th, which is also “Bike to Work Day”. Bike Month is a
great time to take your old bikes
posted: 2016-05-28
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The Great Cycle
Challenge
> 27 children are diagnosed with cancer every week across Canada -
please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids’ cancer! This
June, I am
posted: 2016-05-26
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Bike
the Creek Event on June 18, 2016
It’s
that time of the year again. I attended the Bike the Creek Event last year
and it was amazing. I got to meet new people, explored the Etobicoke
Creek
posted: 2016-05-26
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Happy
New Year 2016!
posted: 2016-01-01
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Busting
Myths about the Brain
So today is Kaali Chaudas and I have been fascinated by this holiday
since I was a little kid when I was forced to wake up early or face
some
posted: 2024-10-30
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Total
Solar Eclipse - Nothing Comes Close
By now you must have, especially if you live in North America, read,
heard or seen photos and videos of the total solar eclipse that occurred
on the 8th of
posted: 2024-04-11
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Loving
Winter 2013
I can see that a lot of people are having a hard time keeping a smiling
face when they talk about winter, the snow and the wind because they’re
thinking
posted: 2013-01-24
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Gift Ideas
for Procrastinators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ptxfBYsgqk
posted: 2023-12-19
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Starfield’s
Promise Fizzles: A Cosmic Letdown
I have always been fascinated by space all my life. I took courses in
astronomy and at one point in time I was even enrolled in an
astrophysics program
posted: 2023-09-08
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The
Subscription Shift: What Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPad Could Mean
for the Future of Mac Software Pricing
Less than two years ago, I boldly made a prediction ahead of WWDC 21
that Final Cut Pro would make its way to iPadOS, exclusively compatible
with the cutting-edge M1
posted: 2023-05-11
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Looking
Forward to Gamescom 2023
I recently came across a book titled “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying
Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”. After reading the
book, I went on a rampage. I
posted: 2023-08-22
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Starfield’s
Importance Goes Far Beyond Gamig
In the vast cosmos of the gaming industry, few upcoming titles have
generated as much excitement and anticipation as “Starfield.” Developed
by the legendary Bethesda Game Studios and published by
posted: 2023-08-29
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Tim Hortons -
The Good, the Bad and The Ugly
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hortons#/media/File:Tim_Hortons_(30341105726).jpg
_UPDATE: After writing this post, I was challenged to look further into
Tim Hortons. The original post, which mostly painted a rosey picture of
the brand remains mostly
posted: 2023-02-02
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The
Morning Rush : AeroPress recipe for Medium-Dark Roast
Coffee
Although I am generalizing here, every coffee’s ‘medium’ or ‘dark’ roast
will be different. This particular recipe, is my favorite one for the
Tim Hortons’ Original Blend coffee. Check out
posted: 2023-02-02
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Farewell
Facebook
I’m conflicted - I want to delete my Facebook account. For some years I
was benefiting from this and other platforms by working with programs
and providing strategies to businesses.
posted: 2020-06-08
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Sublime
Text
The meaning of sublime according to the dictionary on my Macbook Pro is:
> of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great
admiration or awe And [Sublime Text
posted: 2014-03-03
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Earth Hour
2014!
In support of Earth Hour, we dimmed the lights on Okinara’s Facebook
Page. Join us! Turn off your lights, light up some candles! :-)
posted: 2014-03-30
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What’s in a
Name?
> > > “What’s in a name? that which we
call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet” > > Romeo and
Juliet, William Shakespeare I
posted: 2014-09-11
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Happy
2014
As I reflect on the year 2013 I realize that it was an amazing year!
Good Bye 2013 and Hello 2014! Happy New Year! Every year people who
want
posted: 2014-01-03
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I’m Never
Retiring!
Today after dinner and watching a movie, I sat there on my sofa thinking
what I should do. I was thinking what I should be doing. There are a
couple
posted: 2012-03-25
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Which Super Hero
Are You?
I thought, I’d do something fun, so I took this super hero quiz, and
this was the result. Aparently, I’m Green Lantern Your results:
You are Green Lantern | Green
posted: 2012-02-09
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Friendship (or Any relationship) is a Choice! There is nothing worse you can do to violate the sanctity of your life than to stay in a relationship which you
posted: 2018-05-06
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OH
CANADA!
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games had “OH CANADA” written all over
it. The color of the olympic flag might be white with different coloured
rings on them, but the
posted: 2010-03-01
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Spring is
here
Spring is here and this season brings new hopes, new opportunities and
hopefully brighter results. I am keeping myself busy with projects. Keep
those ideas pouring in and hopefully we
posted: 2010-03-26
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Happy
Brithday Dad
This is a special message for my dad! Dad, you know how hard it is to
talk about my feelings and express myself in the way I am about
to.
posted: 2010-02-11
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