really monster dad

 To yield to incestuous impulses is evil enough.  Josef Fritzl had taken that much, much further by planning, designing and improvising a confining facility just so it is available for his purpose for life. 
The only access to the secret dungeon is only 3-foot high.  His daughter Elisabeth, his victim for 24 years, and several of […]

tara klamps

 The Discovery Channel features a short film from Malaysia, which compares traditional community events for mass circumcision against no fuss procedures at medical clinics. 
Thanks to a disposable circumcision clamp invented by a Malaysian doctor, parents of young Muslim boys increasingly favor getting it done at clinics.  Tara KLamps are supposed to make the experience less […]

remember, you are not insignificant

 Feeling small? Remember, you are not insignificant..
“You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the
world to one person.” - quote anonymous

mccain’s advantage

 I can imagine John McCain leisurely taking notes and strategizing. 
With favorable odds that he would represent the Republicans for the US Presidential race, he is enjoying unity of supporters and more importantly, rest.  
As a casual observer, I feel the fatigue at the “impasse” among the Democrats.  The long drawn primaries must be extremely draining for […]

thailand’s step in the right direction

 In response to global rice shortage (and therefore rising grain prices), the newly elected Thai government is planning to increase rice paddy acreage. 
Bottom line driven or not, that is a step in the appropriate direction. 
PM Samak Sundaravej’s government is putting a stop to conversions of agriculture land into industry, residential, or recreational use.  This is […]

treat - parking insult

*bumper stickers and t-shirts with this design are available.  Simply click on the picture to bring you to the merchandise site.

instant hiding place

 Need an instant hiding place?  Wear one. 
Lady Japanese fashion designer Aya Tsukioka came up with the idea of a sheet of cloth that is a picture of a vending machine when spread open.   
Simply whip it off your bag and hold it up to camouflage into the city till that sinister looking fellow goes away.

maximising rice availability

 I read excerpts of an interview with Dr Achim Dobermann, the head of research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), where he touched on considerations in maximising availability of the grain to the world. 
There are the technologies to enhance farmers’ productivity.  They recommend improved land preparation techniques, and introduce better fertilisers. 
They also look into […]

its never enough

 The days when annual pay increments were double digit were long gone. 
Yet when Indian government servants get a 15% hike, they are far from happy.  The elite Indian Police Service, the navy, army and air force are protesting against recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. 
The issue is that the recommendations are perceived to favor […]

treat - piano recital “i will sing to my wonderful lord”

I put together a simple tune in honor of Christ.
No lyrics, but the title is “I will sing to my wonderful Lord”
Takes a while for the hosting site to load.
Enjoy!