Category Archives: fun

Forgetting our freedoms

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Very few occupations are constitutionally protected. Journalism is one of them. The first amendment says: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the … Continue reading →

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Google Satellite View, the hard way

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

From the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, a book of pictures of London taken from a balloon. The book covers eight square miles.

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Technology’s effects on our language

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

I was at the Wright Brothers National Memorial a few weeks ago and struck by the telegram that Orville Wright sent to his father announcing the success of the first machine powered human flights. The message was kept short, probably … Continue reading →

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Back from vacation

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Two of my favorite pictures: See the complete album on flickr, including the Wright Brothers National Memorial and the North American Sandsculpting Championship in Virginia Beach. Of course, there’s a map.

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The GPS crime wave

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

The AP reports on the rising GPS crime wave. With GPS units falling to a price where many cars have them, it’s led to an easy target for criminals looking to make off with a quick $100-$200. In Maryland‘s Montgomery … Continue reading →

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Chili’s directors don’t want their baby back ribs

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

It’s not unusual for corporate board members to get perks. Board members of Brinker International, which franchises Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, On the Border and Maggiano’s can eat for free at the company’s restaurants using a complimentary dining card. For some, … Continue reading →

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I’m a criminal, but you can’t prove I made a profit

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Can you be convicted of money laundering if the government can’t prove you made a profit? That’s the question the Supreme Court faces in United States v. Santos (pdf) when it comes into session in October. Efrain Santos was convicted … Continue reading →

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Christmas in August at Costco

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

It’s not even Labor Day and my local Costco already has Christmas merchandise out, complete with “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” playing nearby. Only 116 shopping days left!

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Mooving beyond the boring business card

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

After leaving AOL, I decided to get some personal cards printed. Instead of going the conventional route, I went with Moo. It’s a great little company out of the UK that lets you print cards with full-color pictures on the … Continue reading →

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The strategy of the Feud

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

One of my guilty pleasures is watching the Family Feud. Those who know the show can skip the rest of this paragraph. The Family Feud is an American TV show that pits two families (in teams of five) against each … Continue reading →

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