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Jaisal’s first Haloween

November 20, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Took Jaisal around the block for trik-or-treating.  His first Haloween.  Next year – he'll have to walk on his own.  The joy :)

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Starwood Hotels moving corporate headquarters to Stamford CT

November 19, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Looks like the vacant lot on the 'sea' side of the train station will be where Starwood will move its HQ.  The move is scheduled for 2012.  There is nothing there – guess they'll start work soon.  Maybe this move was the reason to further beautify the Mill river by removing the damn next door. 
All in all – it cam only mean good things for Stamford. 

–Mayank

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The silly seasson is in full swing in Formula1

November 16, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

F1 champ Jensen looking for a job?
Jensen is reportedly touring Maclaren. Maclaren is talking to Nick
as well for the one free seat alongside Hamilton.
Jensen’s retail mode for a racing seat means that his driving skills
were assessed to be less a part in him winning this years F1
championship than the ability of the superb car that Brawn put
together. I doubt that we’ll see a repeat for him or Hamilton next
year.
My bet is on Alanso.
With Barecello committed to Williams, both seats at Brawn seem to be
free. Kubica is with Renault which may or may not race next year.
BMW, Toyota and Bridgestone are out. Daimler to buy Brawn GP – wonder
what will happen to Maclaren’s R and D budget?
Can’t wait for March 2010.

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Dealing with Patriots loose to Colts. Classic case of loose the battle for lack of a nail :( Bill Belichick made a bad call to gain yard

November 16, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Boston Globe calls it ‘The sin of hubris’.  I couldn’t agree more.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2009/11/16/belichick_gaffe_unrivaled/

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Full List of Stuff White People Like

November 6, 2009 mayank Leave a comment
Listen to him on the latest LSE podcast where he introduces his book and happenstance that created it….
 

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WSJ – Should Indians Celebrate Foreign Festivals Like Halloween?

November 5, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Very interesting article. We ‘celebrated’our first Halloween this
year. Jaisal really loved trick-or-treating on daddy’s shoulder :)

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: “Mayank.Misra@pfizer.com
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:25:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Topic: Should Indians Celebrate Foreign Festivals Like Halloween?
To: mayank.misra@gmail.com

WSJ.com Mobile Reader user Mayank.Misra@pfizer.com wanted you to see this:

“Topic: Should Indians Celebrate Foreign Festivals Like Halloween?”

Two Indian students on the WSJIDEBATE panel give their views on the
trend of celebrating western festivals in India. Read their views then
add your own comments.

About India

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Where the Worst Germs Lurk

September 29, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

A must read for folks/parents concerned about flu – WSJ on where germs hide

WSJ.com Mobile Reader user Mayank.Misra@pfizer.com wanted you to see this:

“Where the Worst Germs Lurk”

With swine flu cases on the rise, germs lurk on your kitchen sponge, office desk, gas pump, and the exercise bike at the gym.

Health

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Planning Mansarovar in 2010. Anybody been there before? How is this for an itinerary?

September 24, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

15 Days in a Land Crusiser: Kathmandu – Nyalam 3750 m>Dongba.>Mansarovar 4558 m >Mansarovar Parikrama – Darchen>Darchen – Tarboche – Dirapuk ( 4860 m )>Zuthulpuk ( 4760 m )>Darchen>Dongba>Nyalam>Kathmandu

http://www.mansarovar-kailash.com/itineraries.htm#1

 

–Mayank

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Patriots at Jets

September 20, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Watching Jets rebound in second half. Missing Bruschi and the gand in
defense.

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So long San Diego.

September 5, 2009 mayank Leave a comment

Heading home on Jet Blue. Thank god its a direct flight.

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