So true especially for us geeks. And the reason why geeks prefer computers to girlfriends, because we can turn our computers off when we want :p
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Kama Sutra in 21st Century
So true especially for us geeks. And the reason why geeks prefer computers to girlfriends, because we can turn our computers off when we want :p
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Crazy Gym Ads
Here are some of the craziest Gym Ads I've come across found on Snap deal.com
See the photo, what is happening? Look at the muscles on that Chick. Look at the guy creeping up behind her. Why does she look so pleased? Why does her face look so Photoshopped?
What is going on in this AD? What sort of gym is this where you get your senses pounded out? Perhaps they beat you senseless till lose weight.
And check out the "Reasons to buy "
1. Efficient and Experienced staff - Sure those that can beat you senseless and have been doing so since eons.
2. Advanced Equipment - The two gloves that sock you face, thats how simple efficient and advanced it gets.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Sab Ka Data
With all due respect..."Sab Ka Data" sounds very different to a tech guy than a normal man. Or perhaps the car sticker was talking about something else! ;p
Ooh you can spot my reflection in there! I'm famous!!
A working man's prayer
The courage to change the things I cannot accept,
And the wisdom to hide the bodies of those people I had to kill today
because they pissed me off.
And also, help me to be careful of the toes I step on today as they
may be connected to the arse that I may have to kiss tomorrow.
Help me to always give 100 percent at work... 12 percent on Monday, 23
percent on Tuesday, 40 percent on Wednesday, 20 percent on Thursday
and 5 percent on Fridays.
And help me to remember that... When I ' m having a really bad day and
it seems that people are trying to piss me off, That it takes 42
muscles to frown, And only four to extend my middle finger and tell
them to swivel.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Hot & Healthy Corn
The Corniest Sign of all..."Happy Corn, Hot & Healthy"...LOL
Seen @Colaba near Mc Donalds
Click to enlarge
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Dell Computers - Customizing your mood
Some companies really know how to change a customer's mood. The funny case of Dell website which
I was surfing looking for the laptop, I get to this page where Dell boldly says that their computers are highly customizable "Customizable to amplify any mood" and right below that is "The product is unavailable". Total KLPD!
See for yourself here (if the page is still available)
http://www.dell.com/in/p/inspiron-14r/pd
Flash Mob Mumbai - CST Official Video
Here's the incredible Flash Mob video performed right here in Mumbai CST
Flash Mob Mumbai - CST Official Video
Source link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyt16efRrBo
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Petrol vs Diesel: And the Economies of Scale
A brilliant article about the cost of owning a vehicle @ ZigWheels.
by Ravi Ved and Dilip Desai Pictures: Kunal Khadse
For people who are still contemplating on
whether to buy a Petrol or Diesel car J
Case - 1
With the prices of petrol skyrocketing, car
buyers seem to be lining up to book diesel variants as they are highly
economical and easy on the pocket compared to their gasoline counterparts.
Well, that is only if you discount everything else and consider the running
cost. We at ZigWheels take a look at the bigger picture and bring it down to
simple numbers to find the cost-effective option between petrol and diesel
fueled variant
We did the math to compare the cost of
operation for an entry level Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol with the diesel
variant. The difference in the cost of the two variants is Rs. 90,000 with diesel
being the more expensive of the two; add to that the interest one would gain on
the excess amount at 10% p.a if the petrol variant was purchased. The diesel
variant being more efficient and the cost of diesel being Rs. 20/litre lesser
than that of petrol, it saves a lot of expenses on fuel (See Case 1), but the
cost of regular maintenance of the diesel variant is higher than that of its
petrol equivalent. Taking all these dynamics into account, the running cost of
a petrol car comes to approximately Rs. 4.93/km in comparison to Rs. 9.5/km for
the diesel if both the vehicles are run for 15000kms annually. Increasing the
annual mileage put on the odometer, the diesel is at par with the petrol
variant if and only if a person does a minimum of 45,000kms annually.
CASE - 2
Low running? Wait for longer to recover costs
Now, it is understandable that an average Indian cannot put 45,000kms on the odometer annually considering the average run of an Indian being around 15,000kms per year. So does that totally rule out the diesel option? Well, no. Reverse calculating the amount of money saved on fuel (See: Case 2) by using a diesel car amounts to Rs. 30,500 annually after deduction of service costs for both the vehicles. Even so, after adding interest on the additional amount paid by a buyer at the time of purchase the diesel would be at par with the petrol variant mid-way through the third year. At the end of the fourth year with an annual running of 15,000kms, the money you would have saved in terms of running costs in a diesel would cover up the extra price you have paid, and you would have saved an extra Rs 9,700 as well. Only at the end of the fifth year do things begin to look rosy for diesels, with around Rs 40,000 saved in running costs over these five years.
Now, it is understandable that an average Indian cannot put 45,000kms on the odometer annually considering the average run of an Indian being around 15,000kms per year. So does that totally rule out the diesel option? Well, no. Reverse calculating the amount of money saved on fuel (See: Case 2) by using a diesel car amounts to Rs. 30,500 annually after deduction of service costs for both the vehicles. Even so, after adding interest on the additional amount paid by a buyer at the time of purchase the diesel would be at par with the petrol variant mid-way through the third year. At the end of the fourth year with an annual running of 15,000kms, the money you would have saved in terms of running costs in a diesel would cover up the extra price you have paid, and you would have saved an extra Rs 9,700 as well. Only at the end of the fifth year do things begin to look rosy for diesels, with around Rs 40,000 saved in running costs over these five years.
What about depreciation?
Alright, so you finally made up the extra
amount you spent in the initial invest of a diesel car, but what about
depreciation? Assuming that both the variants have been reduced to half their
cost after 5 years, you will still be losing more money in depreciation for the
diesel, since it was a more expensive buy to start with.
The value of a Rs 4.95 lakh petrol car will be reduced by Rs 2.47 lakh at the end of five years. The value of a Rs 5.85 lakh diesel car on the other hand will be reduced by Rs 2.92 lakh – that’s Rs 45,000 lost straight in depreciation for a diesel.
This is an extreme scenario, we accept. The market dynamics for more-in-demand second hand diesel car space may result in lesser depreciation, and a better resale price. Either ways, the Rs 40,000 that a diesel user may gain after using the car for five years starts looking less rosy once you factor in depreciation as well.
Although, with the price of petrol is as high as Rs. 70/litre, the diesel may seem like a more affordable option, it may not necessarily be so. The diesel starts making economic sense for users who either have a run of 45,000kms annually or those who plan to retain the car for atleast five years or till the time they hit 50,000 kms on the odometer. And for those who have much less travelling to do in a car, the petrol still makes for a better buy.
What about the feel factor?
Although mathematics seem to be in favour of
a petrol car unless you plan to retain a diesel for a prolonged period or drive
seriously long distances within the first year itself, it is clear that the
choice between petrols and diesels also has other angles that must be
considered before making that final call.
Psychological satisfaction is of utmost
importance to an Indian customer; and along with it comes the mental peace of
not having to refuel a diesel car every few days unlike the petrol equal which
is pretty much perpetually thirsty. But, simply the fact that the diesel needn’t
be refueled very frequently doesn’t make it a more economical option. A diesel
starts making sense only when you have a run of at least 15,000kms anything
less than that and diesel will smartly fool you into feeling richer just
because you end up filling fuel less frequently.
It is not just the thirst for fuel of petrol
cars that brings diesel vehicles into the lime light. The numbers before you
clearly state, that you should consider buying a diesel only if your monthly
run exceeds a 1000 kilometres. In fact our thesis was endorsed by Toyota at the
recent launch of the Etios and Liva diesels, where they made it very clear that
for a diesel to start looking rosy; one has to run it for nearly 2000kms a
month. The numbers are before you, so remember that with a diesel, you would
still be paying that extra cash for the first three-four years of running for
the satisfaction of driving a diesel. It still is a case of different strokes
for different folks, and choice still remains in the hands of the buyer. Hope
this article helps you make a more informed one.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Bald & Happy
Looks like this guy was happier when Bald. Let that be a lesson to all those who go in for such Hair Raising experiences! Be happy with what you have, rather with what you don't ;p
Spotted in our local Indian railway bound to Dombivali.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Deadlines
Here is a wonderful video to show all those clients that keep asking you to finish stuff in less time.
Source - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jgvx9OfZKJw
Source - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jgvx9OfZKJw
Saturday, October 29, 2011
World trade Centre version of Fire escape
This is World trade Centre (Mumbai's) sign of Fire escape! LOL what is that? Liquid Fire?
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bagdadi funny sign
This is a typical sign in old restaurants such as Bagdadi @ Colaba, see map.
Click on the image to see bigger photo
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| "Food will not be served to Over drunken person" |
The sign says "Food will not be served to OVER drunken person".
So the Logic goes - If you are drunken it is OK, but not if you are over drunken! Who decides that, the manager of course, so the house always wins! Damn the manager must have a background of a Casino Management.
Don't know what is Bagdadi? I highly recommend to check out Bagdadi menu and reviews on Burrp!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
When to Pray
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| Pride of Sea Captain painting by Linda Cabrera |
On one trip, the boat was full of young people. They laughed at the old captain when they saw him say a prayer before sailing out, as the day was fine and the sea calm.
However they weren't long at sea when a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to roll & pitch violently.
The terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer. But he replied, "I say my prayers when it's calm. When it's rough I attend to my ship."
Here is a lesson for us......
If we cannot seek God in quiet moments of our lives; we are not likely to find him when trouble strikes. We are more likely to panic. But if we have learnt to seek him and trust him in quiet moments, then we most certainly will find him when the going gets rough !
Image sourced from http://fineartamerica.com/featured/pride-of-sea-captain-linda-cabrera.htm
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The NEW 2012 FORD-RENAULT
Renault and Ford are working on a new small car for women, which should be far less susceptible to theft.
They are mixing the Renault Clio and the Ford Taurus, calling it the "Clitaurus."
The average male thief won't be able to find it, let alone operate the damn thing!
They are mixing the Renault Clio and the Ford Taurus, calling it the "Clitaurus."
The average male thief won't be able to find it, let alone operate the damn thing!
Don't say the Government doesn't care
LOL...this is quite mean actually
Don't say the Government doesn't care
Letter from the PM -
Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown of the
economy, your Government has decided to implement a scheme to put
workers 50 years of age and older on early retirement. This scheme
will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early).
Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to the government to be eligible
for the SHAFT scheme (Special Help After Forced Termination).
Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the
SCREW program (Scheme Covering Retired Early Workers). A person may be
RAPED once, SHAFTED twice and SCREWED as many times as the government
deems appropriate.
Only persons who have been RAPED can get AIDS (Additional Income for
Dependents & Spouse) or HERPES (Half Earnings for Retired Personnel
Early Severance). Obviously, persons who have AIDS or HERPES will not
be SHAFTED or SCREWED any further by the government.
Persons who are not RAPED and are staying on, will receive as much SHIT
(Special High Intensity Training) as possible. The government
has always prided itself in the amount of SHIT it gives out. Should
you feel that you do not receive enough SHIT, please bring this to the
attention of your local MP. They have been trained to give you all the
SHIT you can handle.
Don't say the Government doesn't care
Letter from the PM -
Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown of the
economy, your Government has decided to implement a scheme to put
workers 50 years of age and older on early retirement. This scheme
will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early).
Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to the government to be eligible
for the SHAFT scheme (Special Help After Forced Termination).
Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the
SCREW program (Scheme Covering Retired Early Workers). A person may be
RAPED once, SHAFTED twice and SCREWED as many times as the government
deems appropriate.
Only persons who have been RAPED can get AIDS (Additional Income for
Dependents & Spouse) or HERPES (Half Earnings for Retired Personnel
Early Severance). Obviously, persons who have AIDS or HERPES will not
be SHAFTED or SCREWED any further by the government.
Persons who are not RAPED and are staying on, will receive as much SHIT
(Special High Intensity Training) as possible. The government
has always prided itself in the amount of SHIT it gives out. Should
you feel that you do not receive enough SHIT, please bring this to the
attention of your local MP. They have been trained to give you all the
SHIT you can handle.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Just Look up
THE BUZZARD:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8
feet and is entirely open at the top, the
bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will
be an absolute prisoner. The reason is
That a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground
with a Run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space
to run, as is its habit, It will not even
attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner
for life in a small jail with no top.
THE BAT:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a
remarkable nimble creature in the air,
cannot take off from a level place.
If it is placed on the floor or flat
ground, all it can do is shuffle about
helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it
reaches some slight elevation from which it can
throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it
takes off like a flash.
THE BUMBLEBEE:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will
be there until it dies, unless it is taken out.
It never sees the means of escape at the
top, but persists in trying to find some way out
through the sides near the bottom.. It
will seek a way where none exists, until it
completely destroys itself..
PEOPLE:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and
the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our
problems and frustrations, never realizing that
all we have to do is look up! That's the
Answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem! Just look up.
Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, But faith looks up!
Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and
trust in our Creator who loves us.
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