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The Pope’s Butler

The Pope’s butler was found guilty of abusing his position to steal confidential documents. Interestingly, since the Vatican has no prison of its own, he is going to have to serve his sentence inside his own home.

He will not burn in hell, the usual threat of punishment for any transgressions that are reserved for the lesser of the Church’s followers.

Author neilPosted on October 7, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Butler, PopeLeave a comment on The Pope’s Butler

The state of the Internet

For those limited few interested in such stuff, this slide pack explores how the Commercial Internet has fared as it grows out of its teen years.

Author neilPosted on October 7, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags internetLeave a comment on The state of the Internet

The Essential Scotches – a drinker’s guide

I have no use for this guide, not now at least. But in the future, who knows?

Brian Cox teaches you to ask for the right Scotch drinks with The American Man’s Scotch Pronunciation Guide, although you don’t have to be American or male!

Author neilPosted on October 7, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Ad, Brian Cox, ScotchLeave a comment on The Essential Scotches – a drinker’s guide

How Doctors Die

This is an intensely thought-provoking article.. How doctors choose to die is an American doctor explaining why, when faced with a terminal illness, medical professionals often opt out of life-prolonging treatment.

Author neilPosted on October 7, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Death, Life, MedicineLeave a comment on How Doctors Die

Man and Wild

This man and his croc are the best of friends.

Author neilPosted on October 6, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Crocodiles, UnrealLeave a comment on Man and Wild

The India Syndrome

Fascination with India’s spiritual aspects draws a large number of westerners. This is a not so romantic inspection of this fascination.Death on the Path to Enlightenment.

Author neilPosted on October 6, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags India, SpiritualityLeave a comment on The India Syndrome

Time

The ability to delay gratification is one of the best indicators of future success.

Author neilPosted on October 6, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Success, TimeLeave a comment on Time

How big is Apple (AAPL) really?

According to BusinessInsider, Apple Represents 2.3% Of Global Equities. Per the graph, it’s market capitalisation (number of shares * price per share) is more than the combined market capitalisation of all the listed companies in Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Chile, Peru, Austria, Egypt, Czech, Phillipines, Finland & Norway. 

Author neilPosted on October 6, 2012Categories Uncategorized, WritingLeave a comment on How big is Apple (AAPL) really?

A master story teller – Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the master of the tabla, enthralls his audience in Austin, Texas with a story of Lord Krishna

Author neilPosted on October 5, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Tabla, Zakir HussainLeave a comment on A master story teller – Zakir Hussain

Twittering democracy

Is Twitter good for democracy, asks the BBC’s Kate Dailey.

Author neilPosted on October 5, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Democracy, TwitterLeave a comment on Twittering democracy

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