Couple of weeks ago, I finished reading Mariane Pearl’s Mighty Heart, poignant true story behind the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl’s kidnapping and murder by Pakistani fundamentalists in 2002. Author, Daniel’s widow, Mariane introduces `Danny` as he was alive while also providing a heart-breaking first person account of his eventful disappearance and death. Bok [...]
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A Mighty Heart
Posted in Personal on July 6, 2007 | 3 Comments »
My new Pearl
Posted in Personal on June 18, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I have the delight (rather no choice) of having to be in contact with the office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that any InfoSec aspects are dealt with in a timely manner and that in the event of a telecom meltdown, I can start the spin process immediately so that [...]
House hunting….
Posted in Personal on June 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »
We started house hunting last August. It’s been a while now. We started from Sydney’s North West side coz we’re pretty much used to west side of Inner NSW. Ever-growing Sydney house prices are now par with London and NY yet affordability isn’t the same; the rise and fall of Sydney house prices over the [...]
It’s a Boy
Posted in Personal on May 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I received a SMS from Duminda around 5ish in the morning saying “Thanuja gave a Birth to a Baby Boy.” I jumped off the bed with excitement and called my friend to pass on my good wishes. During the last week I called him twice to confirm the expected date of confinement, when I rang [...]
Beyonce Experience
Posted in Personal on April 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I am not a huge fan of western music but I can literally enjoy anything. The “Beyonce Experience” is a 2007 worldwide concert tour by singer, songwriter, and actress Beyonce Knowles which kicked off on 10th April in Tokyo, Japan and tonights it is scheduled for Ausie fans. I wasn’t a fan nor ever listen [...]
