Children can always teach you something

My son came and told me that if i travel at the speed of light, i will not get old. i said is that right. He was very happy and went away. it made me think that i am not standing still, i am moving at very high speed. So if there is a stationary point, imaginary or real, i will be somewhat older with respect to that point....

Trillion Dollar Coin

Paul Krugman: Trillion-Dollar Coin A 'Silly But Benign' Debt-Ceiling Fix: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/07/paul-krugman-trillion-dollar-coin_n_2427160.html


What happens if that coin is lost?

Delhi Rape: Why Did No One Help?

Wall Street Journal Article:

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/01/05/delhi-rape-why-did-no-one-help

Interview of Delhi Rape Vitim's Friend

Zee TV Article: http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/my-friend-wanted-to-live-delhi-gang-rape-victims-friend_820801.html

Direct Benefit Transfer

I will go for direct cash transfer. People will learn how to use setup bank account/use ATM/buy food and fuel.

NYT Article:India Aims to Keep Money for Poor Out of Others’ Pockets

Jon Stewart Slams Bill O'Reilly Over 'Traditional America' Hysteria (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/jon-stewart-slams-bill-oreilly-traditional-america_n_2143614.html

I wish O'Reilly or his staff to see it.

Biggest Donors of Election 2012

CNN Link

I am not sure if election result would have been different without these contributions but this kind of money would have made some difference to people affected by Sandy snowstorm.