Iron Man 2!

What springs to your mind when it reads the words Iron Man 2?? For those of you who have seen its precursor.. Robert Downey’s face lights up the memory as he smiles rather smugly before flying off into the sky in a red metallic suit! For others...picture forms of a lumbering crude metal robot that is neither agile nor intellectually capable of doing anything but swing Neanderthal weapons around. For the latter group... I kind of envy you guys because you will enter the cinema hall with a blank slate and be genuinely surprised and equally impressed with a sleek machine and a radiant heart that swoons in and transforms to a charismatic and ostentatious billionaire Tony Stark.

Stark, a prodigy whose lineage boasts of innovations in weaponry developed the concept of a single fighter man with flying prowess, an impenetrable shield and other innumerable assets to protect America and her interests against threats both foreign and domestic. Stark actually makes the perfect poster boy to "glamorize" the otherwise dorky research world!

Seething with arrogance and complacency Stark went around what he thought were his last days attempting to live his life to the fullest when his vacation was cut short by a savage beast wearing a suit very similar to the one Stark created.

The audience gets a glimpse of the self assured man’s vulnerabilities and proof of that he did care inspite of portraying a devil may care attitude. From then on the movie takes on a full throttle and action scenes and special effects take the front seat for the rest of the adrenaline shot ride.

I walked out of the theatre smiling and completely high on adrenaline that raced through my veins temporarily deceiving me to believe that I too could swivel around and kick some ass! The icy cold wind rudely knocked my sense back to place as I scrambled back to the car with the smile intact on my face!

Go watch it my friends!

Twisted ideas to save the world!

Following was emailed to me!


Recently there has been debate in national press relating to human beings' total life impact on the environment. Studies have shown that although people with unhealthy lifestyles (lack of exercise, excessive drinking, smoking and unhealthy eating) do consume slightly more resources per day than fit and healthy people, they do not live as long on average, and therefore will consume less of the earth's resources over their total lifespan.

For example, the 2004 Surgeon General's Report on the Health Consequences of Smoking states "During 1995-1999, smoking caused approximately 440,000 premature deaths in the United States annually, leading to 13.2 years of potential life lost for male smokers, and 14.5 years lost for female smokers". This represents an 18% reduction in average life expectancy, and infers a similar reduction in the total amount of resources used.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/smokingconsequences/

Although we are not actively advocating for an unhealthy lifestyle, know that by reaching for a Guinness or Twinkie, or just skipping the gym for a few days, you could in the long run be having a positive effect on the environment!

Banned from Walmart..

This is why women should not take men shopping against their will.

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women - she loved to browse.

Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Wal-Mart:

Dear Mrs. Gilbert
Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Gilbert are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras .

1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.

2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minut e intervals.

3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.

4 July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.'

5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's on layaway.

6. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.

7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department.

8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?'

9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.

10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were..

11.. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the ' Mission Impossible' theme.

12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels.

13.. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through yelled, 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'

14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed, 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'
And last, but not least...

15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here!'
Sincerely,
Wal-Mart


This is way too funny NOT to share!

Superstitous ME!

The west is superstitious too and I have willingly fallen prey to this superstition!
Groundhog is a adorable creature who is famous for his ability to predict the onset of spring. Tradition dictates that on the 2nd of February, the groundhog is lured out of his home. If this furry animal sees its own shadow and scampers back in, spring is pronounced to be 6 weeks away!

Long long ago.. this custom originated in a land we now call Germany. The then Europeans depended on the Bagder's role of oracle as he predicted the onset of spring and set their farming clock accordingly. When the Germans migrated to Pennsylvania the Badger's role was taken over by Groundhogs native to the region. And the tradition has stuck ever since.

So the enthusiastic ME has become the superstitious ME as I eagerly await Spring which my furry little friend says is 6 weeks away! :)

Ishiqkiya!

Love? Lust? Hatred? Revenge? Redemption? Or... everything?

This movie is a cocktail of all the above emotions which is bound to give you a 'high' as you revel in its complexities and leaves you with a pleasant hangover as your musings enjoy its rerun in your mind! The one word that describes the movie is 'crass' or may be even 'devious'! With an utter lack of principles or even a hint of decency the main characters go about their life with a happy go lucky attitude until they land in a world of trouble. Shah and Warsi expertly play their parts of wayward criminals who elope with their brother-in-law’s dough!

Lacy Luck brings brings them to Balan's door step who willingly welcomes them into her empty home. Balan has previously lost her criminal husband to a gas explosion that she herself narrowly escaped! Once the money has mysteriously disappeared, the trio find themselves in a spot...desperate to save their lives! Balan convinces the unruly duo into a seemingly simple kidnapping scheme to earn their loot back and assumes the role of a temptress to ensure the duo’s lasting commitment to their scheme. Balan manages to seduce both men and that is the audience’s first clue to her not so benign intentions! What follows afterward is a series of goof ups and tons of drama as the story unfolds. The climax is pretty unpredictable and the fresh twist makes this a welcome change!

Balan's undying love for her dead husband, Warsi's lust, Balan's hatred and revenge and the duo's desperate attempt at redemption! All in a all a power packed must see Bollywood movie.... that is for those fools who question the film’s entertainment quality inspite of the Shah-Warsi-Balan combination!

Winter Blues!

Wonder why they call it winter blues? Personally, I was not a fan of the cold and despised it. However, after chilling my butt in this very frigid season,..... I had an epiphany!! The human body is an amazing piece of work... honestly! It can adapt itself to any environment and habituate itself in a reasonable amount of time. Our bodies are truly our greatest gift!!
Okay may be second greatest gift.. first is our... our ability to think and feel which makes us apparently superior to the other 'non-opposable thumb' species in kingdom "Animalia"!

So after 2 months of winter... I have learned to LOVE the snow!! I love to see the diamond shaped pieces of frozen water drift weightlessly to the ground. Enjoy the gentle breeze as it carries snow creating a white mess of everything it touches. Don't get me wrong, in my books I still equate paradise with a gorgeous warm and humid sea beach! Only these days...snow covered mountains seem pretty appealing as well!

So winter for me is not so blue anymore!

Contract for new 'blog-friends'

2010 Contract After serious & cautious consideration... Your contract of friendship has been renewed For the New Year 2010! It was a very hard decision to make... So try not to screw it up!!! My Wish for You in 2010 May peace break into your home and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for Rs 1000 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy May the problems you had, forget your home address! In simple words ............ May 2010 be the best year of your life!!!