Steve Jobs Commencement address at Stanford University

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I have always been a great fan of Steve Jobs and Apple Computers. I love all Apple has to offer. Such innovative products. Mac is simply awesome. The iPods are cool too. Steve Jobs is so innovative and always one (may be several) step ahead of everybody else in the industry. Apple is the first company to introduce color to the computer world!! Having said all that when I came across this speech delivered by Steve Jobs at Stanford university's commencement address I wanted to share with others.

Here's the link to his commencement address .....

Video of Steve Jobs' Commencement Address
Text of Steve Jobs' Commencement Address (2005)

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Winter Olympics February 10-26, 2006

The winter Olympic games came to an end a week ago in Turin, Italy. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics, be it summer or winter Olympics. It is great to see the Olympic spirit among the athletes. I think sports are the best way to bring the world together and forget about all the acts of terrorism and war that has become part of the day to day news these days.

As always there had to be some drama surrounding these games. This time it was between Shani Davis and Chad Hedrick of US speed skating team. I personally support Shani Davis in his decision, not to pursue the team event. He became part of history by being the first black athlete to win a gold medal in winter Olympics, winning the 1000 meters speed skating race. The other event which I found a bit odd was the silver medal for Sasha Cohen of US in spite of her falling twice in figure skating. Anyways who am I to judge!

I wish one day India too has an Olympic gold.....

Looking forward to the summer Olympics of 2008 at Beijing!!!!

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Just Got Back From India!

I just got back from India. Wow! That was a great trip. I last visited India 2 years ago. Way too many changes in India this time around. I had been to Bangalore and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Suddenly Bangalore feels more like Bombay with way too many high rise apartments any where you look. Lots of new shopping malls (Garuda mall, The Forum, Central mall ... just to name a few) all over Bangalore. This is the first time I felt as if I don't know this place anymore. That's odd since I spent most of my growing years there and I visit India every other year.

The other big thing is the economy in India seems to be booming. It does feel like silicon valley with respect to companies, since most of the big names have an office there. However there is one thing that needs immediate attention. That is the roads almost anywhere in the city (even around the airports) need to be improved drastically. So what used to take 15 to 20 minutes to commute previously, now takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. It could only get worse from here on once all the new apartment complexes get filled up. That would be a real nightmare

Overall there are lots of positive changes in India and economy is boo........ming!!!

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company : Collectibles

Living in Silicon valley, we are lucky to be so close to Ghirardelli Chocolate Company based in San Francisco. Each year during Christmas season the company chooses a new way to package their candy and sell it at Costco. This year it was a horse carriage, the old west style with all the details.

The details on the carriage were amazing. They had 3 metal tins made to look like treasure chests filled with variety of candy.

Here you can see the metal tins placed inside the wagon.

I happened to own a horse made out of bronze, which my in-laws got from India for us. I just wanted to see if it fits. Voila ... a perfect fit. A match made in chocolate heaven. Wouldn't you agree?!!

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