The culture that is Iceland

Iceland Police had to say this after having shot dead an armed man who was firing a shotgun in his house (including a couple of shots at the Police) : Police regret this incident and would like to extend their condolences to the family of the man.
This was the first time, EVER, in Iceland when a civilian was killed in a Police shooting.

Thanks to Marginal Revolution blog for the info

Rooting Android

Rooted my android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2); installed Cyanogenmod. Immediate benefits - better looks, improved performance and much much clearer text (the first two benefits were expected, the third one was a great happy surprise


PS - baby step to be back, just wanted to record my happiness over the clear text in my phone somewhere, this came as an idea

Perspective

With all the busy-ness of life, when the occasional lull creates clouds of doubt, tales like this give perspective.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/02/world_press_photo_winners.html

unfinished finale...

till when can one keep the veil
the heart seems to swell
with all the pain that one has abound
life keeps screwing you around

nevertheless am glad that you moved on
and guess it's time to say goodbye
hope the past won't dwell upon
and that joy finds you, and away you fly,,,

What could have been

We didn't get a chance,
not because I didn't wish for it.
It was just that
there was a lot at stake.
Hopes too few,
and conflicts too many.
And opportunities too inappropriate.

And soon it was too late...

But I hope that
you'll agree
We've got something beautiful.
Something to cherish,
which I do; and hope
that you will too.

A Promise

I make a promise
to get back to you
The question you posed
A reply is perhaps owed to us

Sadly, i am hurried at present
and it will be an injustice
to respond in haste

So give me some time
and i will get back to you
I make a promise

Resenting success

Have you ever resented your successes? Those successes that came naturally to you; those that you got by virtue of being who you are. Ever felt that they came at the expense of others which you miss; which you wish were yours?