Author Archives: Manoj

RIP Dick Francis

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Manoj

I was saddened to read today that one of my favourite authors, Dick Francis, had passed away at the ripe old age of 89. A former jockey who turned to writing after retiring in the 1950s, he has written many … Continue reading →

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Why I love NCIS

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Manoj

NCIS is one of my favorite programs, and there are many reasons why I love this show. It’s not just that the shows are very well written, or that the cast has a level of chemistry that is almost impossible … Continue reading →

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My first week in Charlotte, and why I am fed up of Glenn Beck

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Manoj

So my first week in Charlotte is almost at an end. Tomorrow is Friday, and I will leave Charlotte as soon as my day is done. I hope to reach home sometime around 8pm or so, dependent upon traffic. Other … Continue reading →

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Soon to be un-unemployed

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Manoj

So this is a post that I started writing last week, but didn’t like the flow per se. So I stopped writing it, and left my blog for a few days, hoping that the creative juices would once again start … Continue reading →

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Selective Amnesia

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Manoj

One of my favorite moments when watching the “Daily Show with Jon Stewart” is when he shows politicians making seemingly passionate statements about their rivals (political or otherwise), at which point Jon will show a clip from a few years … Continue reading →

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2009 – A Year In Review

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Manoj

It’s a little late, but here are the highlights of the year that was 2009, along with an explanation of those highlights (otherwise it would be a little confusing!) 1. I started the year unemployed for the first time since … Continue reading →

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The Wrestler

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Manoj

A couple of nights ago, I finally got to see the Mickey Rourke movie “The Wrestler”. I must admit that the movie was not at all what I had expected, and was actually much better than I had been led … Continue reading →

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My first post of 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Manoj

So I suppose the correct way to start off my first post of the new year would be to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I had logged onto my WordPress console a short while ago, intent on writing a … Continue reading →

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How bizarre!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Manoj

I should have written this post last week, but due to my superior powers of procrastination, I find myself writing it over a week later! Early last week, I was in my car, listening to the ’90s radio station on … Continue reading →

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Is it just me?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Manoj

As you know, the food industry is one that is greatly service oriented. I try to do what I can whenever I receive good service, even tipping for take out orders. Some might classify that as an unnecessary  expenditure, but … Continue reading →

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