Knock-your-socks-off Performance Electric Car

Electric cars are slow. Shelby who?

I became acutely aware of my ignorance today, when I saw this article in Engadget.



I do hope to become rich (like most of us?), and was thinking I'll buy an Audi R8 when I do. I think this kind of car will be more like it for me, though.

No idea on the pricetag, however.

Nurses don't care

This video is a farce!



I was surprised to hear, that as part of their training - nurses are 'taught' not to get close to their patients. What a paradox - a noble profession, all about caring for the sick, and you're taught not to care for them!

As an example, I went to a Quest Diagnostic lately - and there was this unsmiling nurse at the counter. Knowing I had a timed test, she still took a whole lot of time to initiate the test, and it didn't seem to be anywhere in her interest to help. Her nails were long, which didn't help. But once again - it was the smile - or the lack of it, which upset me the most.

I'm sorry guys, but there's something majorly wrong with the medical system in the US.

Why shopping online is not for everyone

Going online to shop gets people thinking they will save money.
Unfortunately, there are so many different merchants to choose from, finding a good deal in the online superstore can be a daunting ordeal.
Not just are you looking for a good price, you're also looking for a reputable store to purchase from, products that are reviewed by users (you can't touch that product - just see it on your screen), and then there are the checkout hoops you have to jump through - shipping costs, coupons, cash-backs, mail in rebates... sigh!
With this complexity, shopping online smartly is becoming ever more tedious - something that's soon getting reserved for the nerdy few who have the time to find good deals.
Now, don't get me wrong... there are sites like pricegrabber, shopping.com etc, which give you comparison prices. Also, there are sites like fatwallet and google product search, that try to make shopping online simpler. But here's the deal - none of these sites has enough information for you to make the educated decision.
Isn't it much simpler to just go to a store and pickup what you want! Okay - you're paying a premium, and maybe some extra tax.. but at least you get instant gratification!

Now - if shopping online and finding a good deal online

Senseq's Economic Stimulus Plan

As Barack Obama goes in to pass his bill for helping the economy, I have an idea I think can help us get back on our feet.

The problem with a bad economy is not that there is no money - its just that those who have money are sitting on it, and unwilling to spend. When everyone's saving money, it isn't getting passed around, and so people are not making any money to spend it.

Without going into details of economics - here's my idea in all its simplicity:

1. All wage earners should be given the option to earn more money - about 20% more - than what they are currently earning.
If they want to earn this extra sum, they need to agree to taking about 70% of their income in the form of gift cards or visa cards that will expire in a month's time.
2. This way, people can either decide to earn lesser and save. Or earn more and spend. They will still have the option of saving the remaining 30% of their income.
3. Some people may want to take advantage of this program by selling off these cards online. Well so be it. The money will still get spent.

Questions -
Who pays the 20% extra the people are getting?
The government and corporations giving the gift cards.
What happens if the gift cards expire?
Well - government coffers and corporate coffers continue to be filled.
How does this plan help?
Demand will go up for goods and services. People need to spend money - so people will have the opportunity to earn.

What do you think? Criticisms, comments?

Why so serious, son?

For some reason, I just can't get this scene out of my mind from Batman: The Dark Knight.

The performance by the Joker is terrific.

Outsourced - the movie

Outsourced

While browsing netflix for instant watching movies, I was surprised to see the #1 was a title I hadn't heard about- called 'outsourced'.

The topic of outsourcing has been one close to my heart- & I have always tried to view it from new perspectives- simply because of the ironies in it. An economy driven by competitive prices, seemingly killing itself by sending jobs overseas.

'outsourced' is a light-hearted look at this taboo topic.
The movie talks about this american call centre manager sent to india to train his replacement.
What ensues is a delightful comedy- with the underpinnings of job loss & the irony of the situation showing through.
The movie takes a look at indian culture and contrasts it with the western. Also, the sights and sounds of small town india are shown as is. No glossing over- though a little overdone in some parts for the drama.

The movie ends with an interesting twist, & is definitely an educational & entertaining watch.
A must see.

On Marriage

World - I cracked it. It just hit me.

Marriage is the leading cause for both - Death and Divorce!