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Feb 17, 2010
Client’s Input Not really Required.
If you’ve ever run a web designing company – like we have in the past, then this sounds all too... read more
Jan 20, 2010
In Your Face Islam.
Islamic Graffiti, Spamming and Colloquialisms: Warning: Ranting here. If you do not have an open mind or if your comments are out of the ordinary bordering on insult, I shall simply ignore them. Islamic Graffiti: It’s in the elevator in my building. Even outside it. It’s in the parking garage, the empty walls, the “For Hire’ notices on the notice board, on walls, doors, alley, walkways, on... read more
Jan 15, 2010
PayPal Saga: A Shocking Statistic
Here is some very interesting (read: shocking) statistic for you: (accurate as of 15th January, 2010). Number of Countries in the World: 192 (as per United Nations) [i] Number of Countries in the World: 195 (if we include Kosovo, Vatican City, etc.) US State Department Recognized Countries: 194 Number of Countries in which PayPal Operates: 189[ii] Number of Countries that do NOT have Paypal: 5 (as per... read more
Jan 15, 2010
PayPal: Where art thou?
Its that time of the year again when I shall be writing my annual letter to the CEO/President of PayPal and Ebay (Ebay owns Paypal), complaining to them as to why they are not in Pakistan. Last year I was very hopeful that would reply back (despite writing to them twice). This year, I have much more than a simple letter in mind for them. I almost feel like betting here (that they will reply back, else I... read more
Sep 4, 2009
Management Problems.
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops – a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six feet eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t ... read more
