Zoya turns 50 ... days

And dad quits facebook. I have decided to launch my personal site very soon. Right now, it's just parked at http://www.sleepeater.net/ but will have some content in the coming weeks and months. Still working on a decent and maintainable template (hey, I am an OO lecturer, had to use "maintainable" somewhere!)

So, about Zoya; missy is feeding, sleeping, and pooping well which means all systems are working normally and she is growing well (she weighs in at 4.2 kgs and measures 55cm, which are both in normal range)

Following are few pictures that I'd like to share with my blog readers. Also, haven't had a chance to cook a lot lately, but for someone who came to get a few cooking tips and tricks, simple spiral pasta with pan fried chopped onions and finely chopped garlic, off-the-shelf pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon basil pesto, diced pumpkin microwaved for 5-6 minutes, crushes and roasted walnuts OR almonds ... YUM!

So, pictures!

 

 

 

Best coffee places in Sydney

Further to my previous post about good coffee shops in Melbourne, this one is closer to home, in Sydney

1. Coffee Alchemy, 24 Addison Road, Marrickville
2. Gnome, 536 Crown Street, Surry Hills (Double Ristretto - Woah!) 
3. Single Origin Roasters, 60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
4. Bean Drinking, Shop 1, 13 Ernest Place, Crows Nest
5. Mecca, 1 Alfred Street or 67 King Street, Sydney
6. Forsyths, 284 Willoughby Road, Naremburn
7. Espresso Organica, 49A Majors Bay Road, Concord

Done and done :-)
Gaurav

Anna Hazare and his anti-corruption movement

Indian social activist Anna Hazaare on fast unto death against corruption in India. Please read

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Hazare and 

http://www.ndtv.com/article/in
dia/what-is-the-jan-lokpal-bill-why-its-important-96600 


to see his cause.

Please repost on FB and tweet "Social activist #Anna #Hazare fasts unto death against corruption in India. Whole nation fasts on April 9. Pls re-tweet even if not Indian!"


India has a population of 1.2 billion with a economy booming at an unbelievable rate. Still there are 37% people below the poverty line and the gap between the rich and poor is only widening. The following article written 3.5 years back is a pretty darn good representation of what India is currently, and what India is capable of. 


http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,499166,00.html


Anna Hazare is one of those prominent figures, whose voices are heard by the government. If he and other public figures who are contributing towards rectifying mistakes that past and present politicians and government officials have made, knowingly, or unknowingly, it is important they get our support. We, the people who have national and international audience, no matter, how big or small it is. Information has continued to be the key weapon in all wars and this is no different. Only by instilling fear in the corrupt, by letting them know that there will be consequences for their actions, can India be freed from this evil that has held back a tremendous nation with beautiful people. I request you all, to share this post with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, personal blogs; to print it out and put it in your organization (especially in India) and make sure the voice of Anna is heard. 


I was born a Hindu, but I don't go to the temple often. If I have a religion, it is to live a life that is abundant of correct actions. When you look back at the years you've lived, you should feel proud, proud of the fact that you have not exploited others, proud of the fact that you helped others within your means, proud of that one day in your life when you returned the extra 10 rupees that the grocer gave you by mistake. For me, Anna Hazare is the epitome of this ideology. Let's help him just a little bit so that the next generation can be even prouder of being an Indian.


Jai Hind.