A-Z of the 2007 World Cup which came to end with Australia beating Sri Lanka in the final.
A is for Australians, everywhere. As well as the champion team, there were Australian players in the Ireland and Scotland squads while India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and West Indies all started with Australian coaches.
B is for biceps, particularly those of Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds whose participation in the tournament had been put in doubt because of arm surgery.
C is for crying and the tears of Bermuda's 17-year-old seamer Malachi Jones who wept and wept and wept after taking the wicket of India opener Robin Uthappa with his fourth ball. However, he would have blubbed even more when he finished with 1-74 off seven overs.
D is for drinking with a group of England players, and Andrew Flintoff to the fore, exercising their right arms with so much vigour that the all-rounder was dropped for one match while others were fined. South Africe were also at the centre of 'late-night booze shame' tabloid frenzy but, unlike England, they made progress in the tournament.
E is for empty stadiums which became a constant, depressing sight throughout the tournament as locals stayed away in protest at the price of tickets. It got worse when India and Pakistan failed to reach the second round.
F is for four wickets in four balls. The unique feat was achieved by Sri Lanka seamer Lasith Malinga in Guyana although his efforts were not enough to prevent South Africa from securing a one-wicket win. F is also for Ferret, as in the bizarre dance performed by Ireland seamer Dave Langford-Smith every time he took a wicket.
G is for Gibbs. South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs made history by becoming the first man to hit sixes in an over in a one-day international, achieving the landmark against hapless Netherlands in St Kitts. G is also for Adam Gilchrist who hit a record 149 in the final to see his team to victory.
H is for Hayden with the Australian opener hitting the fastest ever World Cup 100 in just 66 balls and going on to dominate the scoring charts. H is also for humour as illustrated by Dutch skipper Luke van Troost after seeing his slow bowler Daan van Bunge pulverised by Gibbs' record-setting hitting. "I told him to bowl a slower one," said the captain to his teammate. "'I just did'," was the bemused reply.
I is for Inzamam-ul-Haq. The proud Pakistan skipper saw his team humiliated by Ireland and devastated by the death of coach Bob Woolmer. Inzamam won the hearts of the Kingston crowd and millions watching around the world when he made a tearful exit at Sabina Park after announcing his one-day international retirement.
J is for Johnston. Ireland's Trent Johnston danced as close to an Irish jig as his ageing Aussie bones could manage every time he claimed a wicket. His teammates likened it to a chicken. J is also for Ed Joyce who helped Ireland qualify for the World Cup before switching allegiance to England. His reward? He was promptly dropped when the runs dried up.
K is for kids. In a trademark sign that a tournament is failing to woo the locals, World Cup organisers were reduced to busing in thousands of bemused school pupils to fill acres of empty seats. In Barbados, 4,000 of them added their shrill voices to the proceedings. K is also for South African all-rounder Kallis who, despite his critics, plays the game his way.
L is for Lara. The West Indies batting great, whose career was peppered with a host of records and runs, wept as he bowed out of international cricket unable to stem the decline of a once-feared team. L is also for Dwayne Leverock, the 255-pound (116kg) Bermuda spinner whose ungainliness perfectly illustrated the team's problems on their debut appearance.
M is for Mir. Pervez Mir was the Pakistan team spokesman who was a constant feature on TV screens and in newspapers mounting a dignified response to the Woolmer tragedy. M is also for Malinga, the bleach-blond Sri Lanka seamer with the slingshot action which befuddled South Africa. M is also for McGrath, the veteran Aussie bowler who claimed the all-time World Cup wickets record.
N is for no-hopers. Hang your heads in shame Bermuda, Scotland and Canada who played nine games and failed to muster a point between them.
O is for over-rated. Step forward India, the financial powerhouse of the international game who lost to Bangladesh and beat a hasty retreat home. O is also for over-priced as in tickets, 90 dollars in St Kitts for example where the average weekly wage is 100 dollars, and hotels who thought it fun to triple their rates.
P is for the Pegasus Jamaica which briefly became one of the most famous hotels in the world. It was where the Pakistan team stayed and where Bob Woolmer was murdered on March 18. On a lighter note, P is also for pedalo, Flintoff's transport of choice on his infamous night out.
Q is for quit and plenty of people were doing it at the Caribbean - Lara, Inzamam, Greg Chappell, Dav Whatmore, Duncan Fletcher and Clive Lloyd amongst others.
R is for resting. Sri Lanka caused controversy when they gave Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan a breather for the Super Eights match against Australia. The Aussies said it was something they would never do while Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara accused critics of double standards.
S is for Shields. Jamaica police's deputy commissioner Mark Shields was the urbane and articulate detective leading the hunt for Woolmer's killers.
T is for teenagers. Bangladesh's young side, which defeated mighty India and South Africa, was packed with fearless talent and made such an impression that they are already being considered as a potential threat when the 2011 World Cup takes place on the sub-continent.
U is for unsung heroes. The pre-tournament hype and publicity revolved around the marquee names but it was the likes of Andrew Hall, Scott Styris and Brad Hogg who were manning the barricades
V is for Lou Vincent. The New Zealand opener made two noughts and then a century. But just when he thought his World Cup was up and running, he was ruled out with a broken wrist inflicted upon him by teammate Shane Bond in the nets.
W is for Woolmer. Former England Test batsman Bob Woolmer was a well-liked and hugely-respected coach admired for his even-handed relationship with players and for his innovative methods. Deeply depressed by Pakistan's shock loss to Ireland on March 17, he died the following day. His death is being treated as murder and the hunt for the killers is ongoing.
X is for X-factor and X-rated. Bangladesh had both, the former with their stunning wins over India and South Africa, the latter for their tame, lame defeat to Ireland.
Y is for youth. Just 20 years old but fresh-freshed enough to suggest mid-teens, Stuart Broad held his nerve in his first World Cup match to hit the runs which give England a one-wicket win over West Indies. It also sent Brian Lara into retirement on a losing note.
Z is for Zimbabwe. A team in turmoil, they managed a tie with Ireland and very little else. Disenchanted on their return home, two of their most promising players, Vusi Sibanda and Anthony Ireland, left to take up lucrative club contracts in Australia and England respectively
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Best Is The Management Student
Doctor is given a book and asked how much time he shall take to read it completely. He says, 2 months.
Then a lawyer is given the same book and asked the same question, and he replies 2 weeks.
Finally, when the MBA is asked the same question, he says, "Exam kab hai..
Then a lawyer is given the same book and asked the same question, and he replies 2 weeks.
Finally, when the MBA is asked the same question, he says, "Exam kab hai..
An Interview
Technical Skill is the mastery of complexity, while Creativity is the master of presence of mind.....confused...yes i am also confused...check how it is.....:)
Once in a interview............
Interviewer asked a boy "I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question. Think well before you make up your mind. "
The boy thought for a while and said, "my choice is one really difficult question."
"Well, good luck to you, you have made your own choice!
Now tell me this, "What comes first, Day or Night?"
The boy was jolted into reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, "It's the DAY sir!"
"How" the interviewer asked,
"Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!"
He was selected for IIM!
Once in a interview............
Interviewer asked a boy "I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question. Think well before you make up your mind. "
The boy thought for a while and said, "my choice is one really difficult question."
"Well, good luck to you, you have made your own choice!
Now tell me this, "What comes first, Day or Night?"
The boy was jolted into reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, "It's the DAY sir!"
"How" the interviewer asked,
"Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!"
He was selected for IIM!
The IIM Way Of Learning Marketing
Professor at IIM C was explaining marketing concepts:
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!"
That's Direct Marketing.
You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's very rich. Marry him."
That's Advertising.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say "Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me."
That's Telemarketing.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm very rich. Will you marry me?"
That's Public Relations.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, "You are very rich."
That's Brand Recognition.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm rich. Marry me" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.
That's Customer Feedback!!!!!
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband.
That's demand and supply gap.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!"
That's Direct Marketing.
You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's very rich. Marry him."
That's Advertising.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say "Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me."
That's Telemarketing.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm very rich. Will you marry me?"
That's Public Relations.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, "You are very rich."
That's Brand Recognition.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm rich. Marry me" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.
That's Customer Feedback!!!!!
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband.
That's demand and supply gap.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Free Haircut
There was a good old barber in Bangalore .
One day a florist goes to him for a haircut. After the cut, he goes to pay the barber and the barber replies: I am sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I am doing a Community Service. Florist is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is a "Thank You" Card and a dozen roses waiting at his door.
A Confectioner goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber, he again refuses to take the money. The Confectioner is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is another "Thank you" Card and a dozen Cakes waiting at his door.
A Software Engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay, the barber again refuses the money saying that it was a community service.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there.
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One day a florist goes to him for a haircut. After the cut, he goes to pay the barber and the barber replies: I am sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I am doing a Community Service. Florist is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is a "Thank You" Card and a dozen roses waiting at his door.
A Confectioner goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber, he again refuses to take the money. The Confectioner is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, there is another "Thank you" Card and a dozen Cakes waiting at his door.
A Software Engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay, the barber again refuses the money saying that it was a community service.
The next morning when the Barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Entry To A Club
A man wanted to enter an exclusive club but did not know the password that was required. He waited by the door and listened.
A club member knocked on the door and the doorman said, "twelve." The member replied, "six " and was let in.
A second member came to the door and the doorman said, "six." The member replied, "three" and was let in.
The man thought he had heard enough and walked up to the door. The doorman said ,"ten" and the man replied, "five."
But he was not let in. What should have he said?
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The man had to reply the number of characters in the word the Doorman was asking.
He should have replied "Three" instead of "Five".
I bet u'll read the question again....
A club member knocked on the door and the doorman said, "twelve." The member replied, "six " and was let in.
A second member came to the door and the doorman said, "six." The member replied, "three" and was let in.
The man thought he had heard enough and walked up to the door. The doorman said ,"ten" and the man replied, "five."
But he was not let in. What should have he said?
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The man had to reply the number of characters in the word the Doorman was asking.
He should have replied "Three" instead of "Five".
I bet u'll read the question again....
Three Envelopes
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a large high techcorporation.
The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open one of these if you runup against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said.
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wit's end,he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press and Wall Street responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."
The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open one of these if you runup against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said.
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wit's end,he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press and Wall Street responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."
Saturday, April 7, 2007
The Thousand Faces Of Night - Githa Hariharan
About The Novel
The stories of three different women, separate yet linked, are knit together in this excellent first novel.
When Devi returns to Madras to live with her widowed mother, Sita, she finds that her student years in America have not prepared her for a future in India. In the house by the sea, tradition and the old order of things reclaim her as surely as it did Sita; and Devi is sucked back into a maternal love which is only able to arrange a suitable marriage for her...
Devi's marriage is not one she expects much from; and, as she discovers through the eyes of Mayamma, the old family retainer in the house she has married into, the key to marriage is the ability to endure-and go on...
Through the stories of Devi, Sita and Mayamma, The Thousand Faces of Night brings alive the under-world of Indian women's lives-where most dreams are thwarted and the only only constant is survival.
About The Author
Githa Hariharan's stories have been published in several anthologies and magazines in India and elsewhere. Her first novel, The Thousand Faces of Night (1992) won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book. She has published another novel, The Ghosts of Vasu Master (1994), and edited A Southern Harvest, a volume of stories in English translation from four major South Indian languages.
Githa Hariharan lives in New Delhi.
The stories of three different women, separate yet linked, are knit together in this excellent first novel.
When Devi returns to Madras to live with her widowed mother, Sita, she finds that her student years in America have not prepared her for a future in India. In the house by the sea, tradition and the old order of things reclaim her as surely as it did Sita; and Devi is sucked back into a maternal love which is only able to arrange a suitable marriage for her...
Devi's marriage is not one she expects much from; and, as she discovers through the eyes of Mayamma, the old family retainer in the house she has married into, the key to marriage is the ability to endure-and go on...
Through the stories of Devi, Sita and Mayamma, The Thousand Faces of Night brings alive the under-world of Indian women's lives-where most dreams are thwarted and the only only constant is survival.
About The Author
Githa Hariharan's stories have been published in several anthologies and magazines in India and elsewhere. Her first novel, The Thousand Faces of Night (1992) won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book. She has published another novel, The Ghosts of Vasu Master (1994), and edited A Southern Harvest, a volume of stories in English translation from four major South Indian languages.
Githa Hariharan lives in New Delhi.
I Don't Know
From past 5 months, I really don't know what I want in life. All these years, I knew what I wanted and achieved the same. Now, it looks as if things are slipping out of my hands. Opportunities not coming my way. Everyone deceiving me or getting me wrong.
Am I expecting too much ? Whenever I ask this question to myself, I feel, the answer is "NO". It's not that because I want to think in my favour. But I know that's not the case.
If this is not the case, then I guess I am born unlucky. Somehow I don't want to accept this fact too.
Mumma says you should not have too many expectations but I know my expectations are not too many. Infact they even sound quite realistic but can someone explain me why even not the simplest wishes getting fulfilled ? Is God angry on me ? Can he tell me why ?
Some think I must have not worked harder. I do not agree with them completely. I worked harder till I wished, wanted and could do. If I don't like working hard for something, somebody tell me till what extent shall I force my interest on that particular subject ?
I feel, a year back, I knew what will be the outcome - which I fondly say now " I Don't Know ". There was no way out to avoid this. I had two options and both led me to the same. So I chose the one where I had a little advantage of making someone happy. But What did I achieve and would like to ask the same person Whom I made happy, Who said I made the right decision ( as if I could avoid it ), Who showed me dreams of bright future prospects - What did he gain ?
Anyways, that person may or may not answer but I know - Neither I achieved anything nor did the other person gained.
One thing is for sure , I am not the kind of person who always like to sit back and watch.
I want to start again and get back to the same pace. This time much farther or atleast on the same tracks with others so that the feeling of being left out will be removed.
The problem is " I Don't Know " from where to start as I have nothing in hand at present or what I have is not what I had wished for.
When this period of turmoil will get over ?
When again the feeling of satisfaction will prevail on my mind ?
My mind is not at rest. Though I feel sleepy, I don't get sleep.
Hope my situation gets sorted out soon but even I know, its going to take time.
When is the right time coming my way ?
Can someone answer this question for me ?
Am I expecting too much ? Whenever I ask this question to myself, I feel, the answer is "NO". It's not that because I want to think in my favour. But I know that's not the case.
If this is not the case, then I guess I am born unlucky. Somehow I don't want to accept this fact too.
Mumma says you should not have too many expectations but I know my expectations are not too many. Infact they even sound quite realistic but can someone explain me why even not the simplest wishes getting fulfilled ? Is God angry on me ? Can he tell me why ?
Some think I must have not worked harder. I do not agree with them completely. I worked harder till I wished, wanted and could do. If I don't like working hard for something, somebody tell me till what extent shall I force my interest on that particular subject ?
I feel, a year back, I knew what will be the outcome - which I fondly say now " I Don't Know ". There was no way out to avoid this. I had two options and both led me to the same. So I chose the one where I had a little advantage of making someone happy. But What did I achieve and would like to ask the same person Whom I made happy, Who said I made the right decision ( as if I could avoid it ), Who showed me dreams of bright future prospects - What did he gain ?
Anyways, that person may or may not answer but I know - Neither I achieved anything nor did the other person gained.
One thing is for sure , I am not the kind of person who always like to sit back and watch.
I want to start again and get back to the same pace. This time much farther or atleast on the same tracks with others so that the feeling of being left out will be removed.
The problem is " I Don't Know " from where to start as I have nothing in hand at present or what I have is not what I had wished for.
When this period of turmoil will get over ?
When again the feeling of satisfaction will prevail on my mind ?
My mind is not at rest. Though I feel sleepy, I don't get sleep.
Hope my situation gets sorted out soon but even I know, its going to take time.
When is the right time coming my way ?
Can someone answer this question for me ?
Dosti
Dosti achchi ho toh rang laati hai,
Dosti gehri ho toh sabko bhaati hai,
Dosti naadaan ho toh toot jaati hai,
Par agar dosti apne jaisi ho….….
Toh itihaas banaati hai !
Jaan hai mujhko zindagi se pyaari,
Jaan ke liye kar doon kurbaan yaari,
Jaan ke liye todd doon dosti tumhaari,
Ab tumse kya chhupaana,
Tum hi toh ho jaan hamaari !
Tumse doori ka ehsaas sataane lagaa,
Tere saath guzaraa har lamha yaad aane laga,
Jab bhi tujhe bhoolne ki koshish ki aye dost,
Tu dil ke aur bhi kareeb aane laga !
Zindagi nahin humein doston se pyaari,
Doston pe haazir hai jaan hamaari,
Aankhon mein hamaari aansoon hai toh kya,
Jaan se bhi pyaari hai muskaan tumhaari !
Jasbaate ishq naakaam naa hone denge,
Dil ki duniya mein kabhi shaam naa hone denge,
Dosti ka har ilzaam apne sar par le lenge,
Par dost hum tumhe badnaam na hone denge !
Dosti toh sirf ek ittefaaq hai,
Yeh toh dilon ki mulaakaat hai,
Dosti nahi dekhti yeh din hai ki raat hai,
Isme toh sirf wafaadaari aur jasbaat hai !
Dosti gehri ho toh sabko bhaati hai,
Dosti naadaan ho toh toot jaati hai,
Par agar dosti apne jaisi ho….….
Toh itihaas banaati hai !
Jaan hai mujhko zindagi se pyaari,
Jaan ke liye kar doon kurbaan yaari,
Jaan ke liye todd doon dosti tumhaari,
Ab tumse kya chhupaana,
Tum hi toh ho jaan hamaari !
Tumse doori ka ehsaas sataane lagaa,
Tere saath guzaraa har lamha yaad aane laga,
Jab bhi tujhe bhoolne ki koshish ki aye dost,
Tu dil ke aur bhi kareeb aane laga !
Zindagi nahin humein doston se pyaari,
Doston pe haazir hai jaan hamaari,
Aankhon mein hamaari aansoon hai toh kya,
Jaan se bhi pyaari hai muskaan tumhaari !
Jasbaate ishq naakaam naa hone denge,
Dil ki duniya mein kabhi shaam naa hone denge,
Dosti ka har ilzaam apne sar par le lenge,
Par dost hum tumhe badnaam na hone denge !
Dosti toh sirf ek ittefaaq hai,
Yeh toh dilon ki mulaakaat hai,
Dosti nahi dekhti yeh din hai ki raat hai,
Isme toh sirf wafaadaari aur jasbaat hai !
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Life's Three Answers
Life gives Answers in Three ways,
It says YES and gives Whatever u Want,
It says NO and gives u Something Better,
It says Wait and gives u the Best :)
It says YES and gives Whatever u Want,
It says NO and gives u Something Better,
It says Wait and gives u the Best :)
Never Cry for One Who Makes You Cry!
Once, there was this guy, who was in love with a gal. She wasn't the most beautiful and gorgeous but for him, she was everything.
He used to dream about her, about spending the rest of life with her.
His friends told him,
"why do you dream so much about her, when you don't even know if she loves you or not?
First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not".
He felt that was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning, that this guy loves her.
One day when he proposed, she rejected him.
His friends thought he would take to alcohol; drugs etc. and ruin his life.
To their surprise, he was not depressed.
When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied,
"'why should I feel bad? I lost one who never loved me & she lost the one who really loved and cared for her."
Never Cry for One Who Makes You Cry!
He used to dream about her, about spending the rest of life with her.
His friends told him,
"why do you dream so much about her, when you don't even know if she loves you or not?
First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not".
He felt that was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning, that this guy loves her.
One day when he proposed, she rejected him.
His friends thought he would take to alcohol; drugs etc. and ruin his life.
To their surprise, he was not depressed.
When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied,
"'why should I feel bad? I lost one who never loved me & she lost the one who really loved and cared for her."
Never Cry for One Who Makes You Cry!
How an IT husband communicates to his wife
Husband - hey dear, I am logged in.
Wife - would you like to have some snacks?
Husband - hard disk full.
Wife - have you brought the saree.
Husband - Bad command or file name.
Wife - but I told you about it in morning
Husband - erroneous syntax, abort, retry, cancel.
Wife - hae bhagwan !forget it where's your salary.
Husband - file in use, read only, try after some time.
Wife - at least give me your credit card,I can do some shopping.
Husband - sharing violation, access denied.
Wife - i made a mistake in marrying you.
Husband - data type mismatch.
Wife - you are useless.
Husband - by default.
Wife - who was there with you in the car this morning?
Husband - system unstable press ctrl, alt, del to Reboot.
Wife - what is the relation between you & your Receptionist?
Husband - the only user with write permission.
Wife - what is my value in your life?
Husband - unknown virus detected.
Wife - do you love me or your computer?
Husband - Too many parameters.
Wife - I will go to my dad's house.
Husband - program performed illegal operation, it will Close.
Wife - I will leave you forever.
Husband - close all programs and log out for another User.
Wife - it is worthless talking to you.
Husband - shut down the computer.
Wife - I am going
Husband - Its now safe to turn off your computer.
Wife - would you like to have some snacks?
Husband - hard disk full.
Wife - have you brought the saree.
Husband - Bad command or file name.
Wife - but I told you about it in morning
Husband - erroneous syntax, abort, retry, cancel.
Wife - hae bhagwan !forget it where's your salary.
Husband - file in use, read only, try after some time.
Wife - at least give me your credit card,I can do some shopping.
Husband - sharing violation, access denied.
Wife - i made a mistake in marrying you.
Husband - data type mismatch.
Wife - you are useless.
Husband - by default.
Wife - who was there with you in the car this morning?
Husband - system unstable press ctrl, alt, del to Reboot.
Wife - what is the relation between you & your Receptionist?
Husband - the only user with write permission.
Wife - what is my value in your life?
Husband - unknown virus detected.
Wife - do you love me or your computer?
Husband - Too many parameters.
Wife - I will go to my dad's house.
Husband - program performed illegal operation, it will Close.
Wife - I will leave you forever.
Husband - close all programs and log out for another User.
Wife - it is worthless talking to you.
Husband - shut down the computer.
Wife - I am going
Husband - Its now safe to turn off your computer.
Not To Give Up In Life
The following quotes are inspiring which tells you not to give up in life.
1) Never expect things to happen..struggle and make them happen. Never expect yourself to be given a good value..create a value of ur own
2) If a drop of water falls in lake there is no identity.But if it falls on a leaf of lotus it shines like a pearl.........so choose the best place where you would shine..
3) Falling down is not defeat...defeat is when u refuse to get up...
4) Ship is always safe at shore... but is not built for it
5) When u r successfull your well-wishers know who you are.......when you are unsuccessful you know who ur well-wishers are
6) It is great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him/her
1) Never expect things to happen..struggle and make them happen. Never expect yourself to be given a good value..create a value of ur own
2) If a drop of water falls in lake there is no identity.But if it falls on a leaf of lotus it shines like a pearl.........so choose the best place where you would shine..
3) Falling down is not defeat...defeat is when u refuse to get up...
4) Ship is always safe at shore... but is not built for it
5) When u r successfull your well-wishers know who you are.......when you are unsuccessful you know who ur well-wishers are
6) It is great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him/her
Professional Kaun Hai ???????
Professional woh hain jo aksar phasta hain
Interviews ke sawaal mey
Badi companiyon ke jaal mey
Boss aur client ke bawaal mey
Professional woh hain jo pak gaya hain
Meetings ki jhelai mey
Submissions ki gehraai mey
Teamwork ki chataai mey
Professional woh hain jo laga rehta hain
Schedule ko failane mey
Targets ko khiskaane mey
Roz naye-naye bahaane banane mey
Professional woh hain jo lunch time
mey Breakfast karta hain
Dinner time mey Lunch karta hain aur
Commutation ke waqt soya karta hain
Professional woh hain jo paagal hain
Chai aur samose ke pyaar mey
Cigarette ke khumaar mey
Bird watching ke vichaar mey
Professional woh hain jo khoya hain
Reminders ke jawaab mey
Na milne waale hisaab mey
Behtar Bhavishya ke khwaab mey
Professional woh hain jise intezaar hain
Weekend nights par dhoom machaane ka
Boss ke chutti par jaane ka
Increment ki khabar aane ka
Professional woh hain jo sochta hain
Kaash padhaai par dhyaan diya hota
Kaash teacher se panga na liya hota
Kaash ishq na kiya hota....
Kaash...........
Interviews ke sawaal mey
Badi companiyon ke jaal mey
Boss aur client ke bawaal mey
Professional woh hain jo pak gaya hain
Meetings ki jhelai mey
Submissions ki gehraai mey
Teamwork ki chataai mey
Professional woh hain jo laga rehta hain
Schedule ko failane mey
Targets ko khiskaane mey
Roz naye-naye bahaane banane mey
Professional woh hain jo lunch time
mey Breakfast karta hain
Dinner time mey Lunch karta hain aur
Commutation ke waqt soya karta hain
Professional woh hain jo paagal hain
Chai aur samose ke pyaar mey
Cigarette ke khumaar mey
Bird watching ke vichaar mey
Professional woh hain jo khoya hain
Reminders ke jawaab mey
Na milne waale hisaab mey
Behtar Bhavishya ke khwaab mey
Professional woh hain jise intezaar hain
Weekend nights par dhoom machaane ka
Boss ke chutti par jaane ka
Increment ki khabar aane ka
Professional woh hain jo sochta hain
Kaash padhaai par dhyaan diya hota
Kaash teacher se panga na liya hota
Kaash ishq na kiya hota....
Kaash...........
Don't Lie To Your Mom
A Mom comes to visit her son Kumar for dinner who lives with a room mate, a girl named Sunita.
During the course of the meal, his mother couldn't help but notice how pretty Kumar's roommate was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two, and this had only made her more curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between Kumar and his roommate than met the eye. Reading his mom's thoughts, Kumar volunteered, "I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Sunita and I are just roommates."
About a week later, Sunita came to Kumar saying, "Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the silver chutney jar. You don't suppose she took it, do you?"
Kumar said,"Well, I doubt it, but I'll email her, just to be sure."
So he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mother:I'm not saying that you 'did' take the chutney jar from my house, I'm not saying that you 'did not' take the chutneyJar. But the fact remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.
Love, Kumar
Several days later, Kumar received an email from his Mother which read
Dear Son:I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Sunita, and I'm not saying that you do not' sleep with Sunita. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the chutney jar by now under the pillow.
Love,Mom.
Lesson of the day : Don't Lie to Your Mother.
During the course of the meal, his mother couldn't help but notice how pretty Kumar's roommate was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two, and this had only made her more curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between Kumar and his roommate than met the eye. Reading his mom's thoughts, Kumar volunteered, "I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Sunita and I are just roommates."
About a week later, Sunita came to Kumar saying, "Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the silver chutney jar. You don't suppose she took it, do you?"
Kumar said,"Well, I doubt it, but I'll email her, just to be sure."
So he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mother:I'm not saying that you 'did' take the chutney jar from my house, I'm not saying that you 'did not' take the chutneyJar. But the fact remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.
Love, Kumar
Several days later, Kumar received an email from his Mother which read
Dear Son:I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Sunita, and I'm not saying that you do not' sleep with Sunita. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the chutney jar by now under the pillow.
Love,Mom.
Lesson of the day : Don't Lie to Your Mother.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Robins Blog - There Are No Mistakes
So easy to beat yourself up over mistakes you've made. So many amongst us live in the past rather than loving the present and building a brilliant future. Some people stay stuck for years over something they did or a failure they've experienced. Sad. A life is a terrible thing to waste.
But let me ask you a question: "is there really such a thing as a mistake?"
First of all, no one tries to fail or mess things up. Every one of us wakes up in the morning, walks out into the world and does the best we can do based on what we know and the skills we have. But even more importantly, every so-called "mistake' is actually a rich source of learning. An opportunity to build more awareness and understanding and gain precious experience. Experience that will help us do, feel and be even better. So, just maybe, there are no mistakes. Just maybe what we could call failures are actually growth lessons in wolf's clothing. And just maybe the person who experiences the most wins.
But let me ask you a question: "is there really such a thing as a mistake?"
First of all, no one tries to fail or mess things up. Every one of us wakes up in the morning, walks out into the world and does the best we can do based on what we know and the skills we have. But even more importantly, every so-called "mistake' is actually a rich source of learning. An opportunity to build more awareness and understanding and gain precious experience. Experience that will help us do, feel and be even better. So, just maybe, there are no mistakes. Just maybe what we could call failures are actually growth lessons in wolf's clothing. And just maybe the person who experiences the most wins.
Virus
There is a dangerous virus being passed around electronically, orally, and By hand. This virus is called Worm-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK).
If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss, or anyone else Via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life Completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK put your jacket on and take two Good friends to the nearest grocery store. Purchase the antidote known as Work-Isolating-Neutralizer-Extract (WINE) or Bothersome-Employer-Elimination-Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote Repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.
You should forward this warning to 5 friends. If you do not have 5 friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss, or anyone else Via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life Completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK put your jacket on and take two Good friends to the nearest grocery store. Purchase the antidote known as Work-Isolating-Neutralizer-Extract (WINE) or Bothersome-Employer-Elimination-Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote Repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.
You should forward this warning to 5 friends. If you do not have 5 friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
Corporate Standards
1."We will do it" means" You will do it"
2."You have done a great job" means" More work to be given to you"
3."We are working on it" means" We have not yet started working on the same"
4."Tomorrow first thing in the morning" means" Its not getting done "At least not tomorrow!".
5."After discussion we will decide-I am very open to views" means" I have already decided, I will tell you what to do"
6."There was a slight miscommunication" means" We had actually lied"
7."Lets call a meeting and discuss" means" I have no time now, will talk later"
8."We can always do it" means" We actually cannot do the same on time"
9."We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline" means "The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver on time."
10."We had slight differences of opinion "means" We had actually fought"
11."Make a list of the work that you do and let's see how I can help you"means" Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me"
12."You should have told me earlier" means" Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!"
13."We need to find out the real reason" means" Well I will tell you where your fault is"
14."Well Family is important, your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected," means," Well you know..."
15."We are a team," means," I am not the only one to be blamed"
16."That's actually a good question" means "I do not know anything about it"
17."All the Best" means" You are in trouble"
2."You have done a great job" means" More work to be given to you"
3."We are working on it" means" We have not yet started working on the same"
4."Tomorrow first thing in the morning" means" Its not getting done "At least not tomorrow!".
5."After discussion we will decide-I am very open to views" means" I have already decided, I will tell you what to do"
6."There was a slight miscommunication" means" We had actually lied"
7."Lets call a meeting and discuss" means" I have no time now, will talk later"
8."We can always do it" means" We actually cannot do the same on time"
9."We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline" means "The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver on time."
10."We had slight differences of opinion "means" We had actually fought"
11."Make a list of the work that you do and let's see how I can help you"means" Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me"
12."You should have told me earlier" means" Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!"
13."We need to find out the real reason" means" Well I will tell you where your fault is"
14."Well Family is important, your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected," means," Well you know..."
15."We are a team," means," I am not the only one to be blamed"
16."That's actually a good question" means "I do not know anything about it"
17."All the Best" means" You are in trouble"
Life's Problems
A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water init. He held it up for all to see & asked the students,' How much do youthink this glass weighs?' '50gms!'.... '100gms!'... '125gms'...thestudents answered.
'I really don't know unless I weigh it, 'said the professor,' but my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a fewminutes? ''Nothing' the students said.
'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?' theprofessor asked.
'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the students. 'You're right,now what would happen if I held it for a day?' 'Your arm could go numb,you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go tohospital for sure!' ventured another student & all the students laughed.
'Verygood. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?'Asked the professor.
'No'
'Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?' The students were puzzled.
'What should I do to remedy this'? Asked the professor again.
'Put the glass down!' said one of the students.
Exactly!' said theprofessor.
Life's problems are something like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK. Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.
It's important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life,but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to 'put them down' at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh & strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!"
'I really don't know unless I weigh it, 'said the professor,' but my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a fewminutes? ''Nothing' the students said.
'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?' theprofessor asked.
'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the students. 'You're right,now what would happen if I held it for a day?' 'Your arm could go numb,you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go tohospital for sure!' ventured another student & all the students laughed.
'Verygood. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?'Asked the professor.
'No'
'Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?' The students were puzzled.
'What should I do to remedy this'? Asked the professor again.
'Put the glass down!' said one of the students.
Exactly!' said theprofessor.
Life's problems are something like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK. Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.
It's important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life,but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to 'put them down' at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh & strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!"
Family Problems
Two men, one American and an Indian were sitting in a bar drinking shot after shot.
The Indian man said to the American,"You know my parents are forcing me to get married to this so called homely girl from a village whom I haven't even met once. We call this arranged marriage.I don't want to marry a woman whom I don't love. I told them that openly and now have a hell lot of family problems."
The American said, " Talking about love marriages?... I'll tell you my story.
I married a widow whom I deeply loved and dated for 3 years.
"After a couple of years, my father fell in love with my step-daughter and so my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law. My daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother. More problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and so he is my uncle. Situations turned worse when my father had a son. Now my father's son I.e. My brother is my grandson. Ultimately, I have become my own grand father and I am my own grandson. And you say you have family problems.. ? !
The Indian man said to the American,"You know my parents are forcing me to get married to this so called homely girl from a village whom I haven't even met once. We call this arranged marriage.I don't want to marry a woman whom I don't love. I told them that openly and now have a hell lot of family problems."
The American said, " Talking about love marriages?... I'll tell you my story.
I married a widow whom I deeply loved and dated for 3 years.
"After a couple of years, my father fell in love with my step-daughter and so my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law. My daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother. More problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and so he is my uncle. Situations turned worse when my father had a son. Now my father's son I.e. My brother is my grandson. Ultimately, I have become my own grand father and I am my own grandson. And you say you have family problems.. ? !
Boss & You
Lesson1:-A sales rep, an administration clerk and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish." "Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world." Puff! She's gone. "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life." Puff! He's gone. "OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 2:-An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 3:-A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bull crap might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there!
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 2:-An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 3:-A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bull crap might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there!
Modern Panchatantra Story
Once upon a time, there was a software engineer who used to develop programs on his Pentium machine, sitting under a tree on the banks of a river.
He used to earn his bread by selling those programs in the Sunday market.
One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river.
Encouraged by the Panchatantra story of his childhood (the woodcutter and the axe ),
He started praying to the River Goddess.
The River Goddess wanted to test him and so appeared only after one month of rigorous prayers. The engineer told her that he had lost his computer in the river.
As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty.
She showed him a match box and asked, " Is this your computer ?"
Disappointed by the Goddess' lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, " No."
She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his.
Annoyed, the engineer said "No, not at all!!"
Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his.
The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said " Yes."
The River Goddess was happy with his honesty.
She was about to give Him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer
Asked her, "Don't you know that you're supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?"
The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, "I know that, you stupid donkey!
The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM !".
So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!********
Moral :If you're not up-to-date with technology trends , it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
He used to earn his bread by selling those programs in the Sunday market.
One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river.
Encouraged by the Panchatantra story of his childhood (the woodcutter and the axe ),
He started praying to the River Goddess.
The River Goddess wanted to test him and so appeared only after one month of rigorous prayers. The engineer told her that he had lost his computer in the river.
As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty.
She showed him a match box and asked, " Is this your computer ?"
Disappointed by the Goddess' lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, " No."
She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his.
Annoyed, the engineer said "No, not at all!!"
Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his.
The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said " Yes."
The River Goddess was happy with his honesty.
She was about to give Him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer
Asked her, "Don't you know that you're supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?"
The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, "I know that, you stupid donkey!
The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM !".
So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!********
Moral :If you're not up-to-date with technology trends , it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Listen To Your Heart
Difference between"Somebody you Love" & "Somebody you Like"
In front of the person you love, your heart beats faster.
But in front of the person you like, you get happy.
In front of the person you love, winter seems like spring.
But in front of the person you like, winter is just beautiful winter.
If you look into the eyes of the one you love, you blush.
But if you look into the eyes of the one you like, you smile.
In front of the person you love, you can't say everything on your mind.
But in front of the person you like, you can.
In front of the person you love, you tend to get shy.
But in front of the person you like, you can show your own self.
You can't look straight into the eyes of the one you love.
But you can always smile into the eyes of the one you like.
When the one you love is crying, you cry with them.
But when the one you like is crying, you end up comforting.
The feeling of love starts from the eye.
But the liking starts from the heart.
In front of the person you love, your heart beats faster.
But in front of the person you like, you get happy.
In front of the person you love, winter seems like spring.
But in front of the person you like, winter is just beautiful winter.
If you look into the eyes of the one you love, you blush.
But if you look into the eyes of the one you like, you smile.
In front of the person you love, you can't say everything on your mind.
But in front of the person you like, you can.
In front of the person you love, you tend to get shy.
But in front of the person you like, you can show your own self.
You can't look straight into the eyes of the one you love.
But you can always smile into the eyes of the one you like.
When the one you love is crying, you cry with them.
But when the one you like is crying, you end up comforting.
The feeling of love starts from the eye.
But the liking starts from the heart.
Whom To Blame For India's Ugly Exit from World Cup 2007 ?
Whom to Blame for world cup ...Finally got the answer....!
Here to Blame for India's Ugly Exit from World Cup..............!
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Refreshing the history,
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Two most powerful personalities one from past history and other from recent history,
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Indira Gandhi ( For creating Bangladesh)
and
Our God Hanuman (For Not destroying Lanka completely)
Here to Blame for India's Ugly Exit from World Cup..............!
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Refreshing the history,
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Two most powerful personalities one from past history and other from recent history,
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Indira Gandhi ( For creating Bangladesh)
and
Our God Hanuman (For Not destroying Lanka completely)
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