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Re: Spotting Spam Blogs

rummuser — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:27:29 -0000

Hi there Jonathan,
I am not a spammer! I am now a legitimate "novice blogger" as you so quaintly call!
This post has been very educative and I have found it useful. I have been visiting you blog regularly, but have not been able to make any useful comments for some time now. Now that I found a post, let me compliment you on a very well written one. I am now able to understand the content of your blogs!
In case my blog id throws, you, this Ramana Rajgopaul. Cheers.

Re: SXSW Panel Opportunity

rummuser — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:09:15 -0000

Obviously, I can not attend the SXSW. Can I vote? If I can, will you please send an email to me? Thanks.

Re: SXSW Panel Opportunity

rummuser — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:10:25 -0000

Voted for you Jonathan. you might like to see my comments too! All the best.

Re: SXSW Panel Opportunity

rummuser — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:54:23 -0000

I do not understand your question, but on the assumption that you are asking who I am, I am Ramana Rajgopaul. Rummuser is my blogging name. I finally launched my blog in June.

Re: SXSW Panel Opportunity

rummuser — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:21:33 -0000

Welcome to the club! Happens to me all the time!

Re: Hurricane Gustav

rummuser — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:18:40 -0000

I have just heard that everything is safe. I hope that it is and you are safe. All the best.

Re: Hurricane Gustav

rummuser — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:01:11 -0000

This morning both CNN and BBC advise that complete evacuation of New Orleans has been advised! I hope that everything works out for you. My prayers for the safety and well being for you and all people of New Orleans.

Re: The Politics of Plagiarism

rummuser — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:58:35 -0000

Jonathan, I salute you for a great post. It is a magnificent piece of writing the likes of which I have not seen in the blog space in a long time.

Politicians all over the world are a different species from ordinary people. They are all so self centered that they do not listen to voices of reason. This is particularly true of open, democratic societies.

I hope that some sane elements in both parties will take your advise to heart and stop this forthwith. It is indeed getting to be a joke!

Re: CopyrightSpot: New Copy Detection Service

rummuser — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:26:32 -0000

Jonathan, I have just recommended your site to someone who is in a spot of trouble.
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Re: CYG volunteers launched a signature campaign against PMC’s decision

rummuser — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:05:43 -0000

This is bolting the door to the stable after the horse has bolted. To start with, the question whether Pune should host the CYG itself has not been answered. This is frivolous expenditure of scarce resources for a city struggling with its crumbling infrastructure, inadequate policing, rising crime rate and an apathetic administration and political class determined to spend money for obvious reasons, on unwanted festivals and sports meets. The student community should have asked some hard questions about the sports meet itself to start with.

Just ask the common man on the streets as to what he thinks of CYG and you will find an echo of what I have stated here. Ask him about the PMC denying expenditure on publicity campaign and he will say, that the guys who would have benefited refused to share the bounty with the rest of the crowd. They are not unintelligent.

Re: “Navratri”

rummuser — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:23:16 -0000

The sizable Tamil population of Pune and surrounding areas also have their own particular form of celebration called Kolu - a display of dolls and visiting each others homes and pujas, bhajans etc. Places like Rastapeth and Kirkee really come alive in their homes.

Re: 54 ways Pune has changed over the past 15 years

rummuser — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:30:21 -0000

I have been living in Pune from mid 1990 and have seen all the changes listed here taking place before my eyes.

I live along the Nagar Road, and the changes here, such as what has happened to Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar, etc as well as the by pass to Hadapsar via Magarpatta city etc are all truly mind blogging.

We had originally decided to move to Pune for our retirement because it was a city of bicycles. Wonder whatever happened to that city!

Re: A Maharashtrian Firang!

rummuser — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:18:10 -0000

Welcome to Pune Anna.

I am very fond of Scotland having worked for a Scottish company for 23 years. I used to visit Scotland frequently though I was based in India. I used to stay with my brother and his lovely Scottish wife at Edinburgh and commute to Glasgow every day. My brother and my sister in law, used to love coming to Pune as often as they could possibly do.

Although they are now divorced, I am still in touch with my ex sister in law, and she may well land up here some time or the other.

You will fall in love with Pune as I did with Scotland.

I look forward to your posts on Pune. Should be interesting.

Re: Thoda adjust karo

rummuser — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:17:47 -0000

I am a Punekar and an Indian and I could not agree more. You do not have to be a foreigner to undergo this metamorphosis.

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Re: Hindi, Marathi and Me

rummuser — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:35:29 -0000

Mobile Indians usually speak at least four languages. Their mother tongue, Hindi, English and one language of the state from which they come. I do, besides a couple of others as well due to the nature of my employment before I retired in Pune. I would advise Marathi. It is a beautiful language and you are blessed to be in Pune, where you will learn it at its purest!

Re: Education is the root of everything

rummuser — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:18:21 -0000

We were in Mumbai while our connections were in Hyderabad. I used to visit Pune for business and we used to pass through Pune while driving down to Hyderabad. We used to see a lot of cyclists, broad roads and avenues and hardly any traffic. The weather was always balmy and low on the humidity even in the summers. This was in the 1980s. We then decided to retire to Pune and invested here in a flat in 1990.

Pune has changed very dramatically from when we chose to come here, but the reasons that you cite are as valid today as they were then.

We would not like to live any where else now! Pune does that to you. It spoils you for any other place.

Re: How Serious Are You About Your Business?

rummuser — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:41:02 -0000

I think that Steve got it right straight off when he said "If you had transcribed the audio and posted it as text within the post, how much great content would that look like? "

Otherwise, both your post and Yaro's post recommending that one comes here are worth the effort. It has been more interesting here because of the heat generated here.

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Re: Free 512mb usb drive

rummuser — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:14:53 -0000

Sean, I have sent you a separate contact form and decided to check out your blog. It is a nice clean blog and I quite like it. I intend Bookmarking it and visiting often and comment. In the meanwhile, I would appreciate an early reply. Thanks.

Re: Introducing listlunatic.com

rummuser — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:34:37 -0000

I don't understand the technology stuff that you talk about. But your enthusiasm is infectious. Congratulations and all the best.

Re: First week back in College

rummuser — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:29:05 -0000

Hope to see the video on your blog!

Re: $2500+ competition, FREE entry!

rummuser — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:45:43 -0000

What about the guys who have already contributed?

Re: Happy Father’s Day | Do we need a separate day to celebrate Father’s Day ?

rummuser — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:15:31 -0000

My personal opinion as a father, son and a grand uncle besides various other relationships, is that we do not need any of these to reinforce our affection and attachment with our parents. My 92 year old father and 38 year old son live with me and we run a very functional and happy bachelor home. This is possible because we care for each other deeply and we do not need special days to remember our attachments.

My sister and her husband looked after their parents and inlaws with great affection and care and I still remember my mother being so happy to be with them at every possible opportunity. I have many other cases within my family to share including a case of my male cousins looking after their parents till the very end.

Such days are perhaps needed in homes and countries where old people are sent off to old people's homes.

Re: Customer Service - Attitude, Authority, Access to Information and Communication.

rummuser — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:42:58 -0000

I have sent a separate email to you. I quite liked your blog too.

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Re: Love Marriages Vs Arranged Marriages

rummuser — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:17:45 -0000

Jean, Sarika,

Thank you. You inspire me.

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Re: Is it your dream life?

rummuser — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:42:29 -0000

I had even forgotten that I had written this post! Sure sign of creeping senility!
I am not surprised that you are totally lost. The terminology is Sanskrit and needs to be translated. Would you like me to elaborate?

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Re: Multi-isms Of My Motherland

rummuser — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:34:38 -0000

I think that you mean the Ramayana.

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Re: Marriage Violence and Divorce.

rummuser — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:38:31 -0000

Thank you.

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Re: Marriage Violence and Divorce.

rummuser — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:38:59 -0000

Totally agree with you.

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Re: There he goes again, jacking with the layout of Phoenix Real Estate Guy…

rummuser — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:17:22 -0000

I prefer the old version. The comments section however is certainly an improvement.

Re: Don’t Give Up on Us Baby!

rummuser — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:32:43 -0000

Alas Karla, I am over the hill! I am in genteel retirement and do not have to either interview or attend interviews any more. I however find this blog fascinating, and shall return and comment whenever I can contribute something intelligent.

The single most important factor that I used to look for in a candidate during an interview is the fear of rejection factor. Good interviewers, among who, I consider myself to be one, will bring out the truth behind the person and decide rather than treat the feeling as a detriment. Good organizations will have systems and procedures to provide adequate training to such people, if selected to over come such feelings.

Re: Austin Has Powers

rummuser — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:02:40 -0000

One thing I learnt after reaching grandfather status in democratic personnel appraisal systems is that there are always two sides to any story. I would not like to offer any advise to either person without getting both sides of the story. The normal reaction is to side with the underdog but, in most cases that can be counter productive for long term development of both individuals. I have now stopped being surprised at how often the underdog plays an effective victim role with no justification whatsoever.

Re: Austin Has Powers

rummuser — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:49:10 -0000

I read all your posts Karla. I just comment where I think that I can make an intelligent one. The fact that I do not comment on many just shows how intelligent I am!

Re: Love the One You’re With

rummuser — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:54:38 -0000

"If you decide to look for another job please resist all temptation to discuss the personality conflict you have with a co-worker. It’s not going to work in your favor. You’ll need to give another reason for your motivation to change employment."
As someone with considerable experience interviewing prospective employees, I find this advise strange. I have come across people who have given this as the reason for wanting to leave or having left their positions. I do not find this a negative factor at all. It is perfectly legitimate for someone to change one's own situation, if that person is not able to change the given environment.

Re: I Wanna Hold Your Hand

rummuser — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:21:43 -0000

I hope that this gets a laugh out of you. I am in genteel retirement and can afford to ask through another Beatles song.
"When I get older, losing my hair
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me
a Valentine Birthday greetings, bottle of wine
If I'd been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door
Will you still need me
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four
You'll be older too
And if you say the word
I could stay with you
I could be handy, mending a fuse
When your lights have gone
You can knit a sweater
by the fireside
Sunday morning go for a ride
Doing the garden,
digging the weeds
Who could ask for more
Will you still need me
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four
Every summer we can rent a cottage
In the isle of Wight, if it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera Chuck and Dave
Send me a postcard drop me a line
Stating point of view
Indicate precisely
what you mean to say
Yours sincerely wasting away
Give me an answer, fill in a form
Mine for evermore
Will you still need me
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four "

I am actually sixysix! Who will fill in a form?

Re: The Right Kind of Happy for the Right Fit

rummuser — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:07:49 -0000

I am now in retirement but I too was eudaimonic. This was exasperating to the top, the sides and the bottom in my professional life. Some of my friends get disgusted with me because I am like that. Human beings, I think, are uncomfortable with happiness or seeing others being happy.

Re: Top 10 Ways to Be a Crème de la Crème Candidate

rummuser — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:50:39 -0000

Very nice. I hope that a lot of applicants read these words of wisdom.

Re: God loves Indian advertising & marketing: ‘myth’ or ‘logical’?

rummuser — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:56 -0000

I suspect that the profiles of viewers leads one to believe, that more viewers in the age group which will appreciate religion, ie, the old and the very young, than the middle group will see these programmes. The younger generation does not have time to watch television except perhaps for cricket, and have other sources of entertainment and information. I have no statistics to support this thesis, but is strictly a possibility that comes to mind.

Re: 9 Reasons Why Blogging Is Just Like Playing World Of Warcraft

rummuser — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:05:01 -0000

Great comparison and makes eminent sense. I am still new at blogging but can already see what you mean!

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Re: The Difference Between Houses And Homes

rummuser — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:01:30 -0000

This is a wonderful and inspiring article. I would certainly look to follow your advise for the development of my relatively new blog. I look forward to seeing more of your articles like this.

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Re: Turn XP into a Blazing Speed Demon

rummuser — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:28:50 -0000

This is fantastic advise. Thank you.

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Re: HiYo Instant Messenger Addon

rummuser — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:09:18 -0000

I have been using both gtalk and yahooIM. The former is plain and utilitarian though recently, google is trying to change, but yahoo is quite user friendly and comfortable to use. I have to constantly keep the list updated so that it does not get out of hand though.

Re: HiYo Instant Messenger Addon

rummuser — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:12:40 -0000

Pardon my saying so, but your comment luv does not seem to work.

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Re: HiYo Instant Messenger Addon

rummuser — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:14:18 -0000

Oops! It did not for #3 but did for #4. My apologies.

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Re: Death doesn’t always come from above

rummuser — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:49:03 -0000

Paul, the problem is that there is no limit to being paranoid. Admittedly, security is now very important but every possible precaution cannot be taken. The trick is in intelligence flowing in from reliable sources. Britain has done this very well and I believe so has Australia and Indonesia. Other nations still have to.

Re: Getting back to me

rummuser — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:41:52 -0000

Paul, knowing what you are capable of, I have no doubts whatsoever that you will snap out of it. Take it from a pro - fake it till you make it. Start regular blogging, you have a fan following that will cheer you up! Good decision, good video and all the very best.

Re: Now I know why I love Guinness

rummuser — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:24:32 -0000

ML, did as advised by you and had the treat of my day. What an ad! Yes, Paul, a great ad.

Re: Flooding in Ireland

rummuser — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:07:15 -0000

My pleasure Paul. I thought that it would not only cheer you up, it might even inspire you!

Celeste, the group will come back with very warm memories of Ireland, not to worry. The Irish are a hospitable and very entertaining lot. Just be prepared to get some stories that you may find difficult to understand.

Re: History of Predictive Text Swearing

rummuser — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:09:25 -0000

Paul, you may just get a lot of flack on this one! You need to be very 'English' to understand this one, without taking offense!

Re: From the spam folder: Britney does it again!

rummuser — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:13:10 -0000

Why don't I receive such spam mails?

Re: I hate that Panda!

rummuser — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:11:37 -0000

Welcome to the club!

Re: How much is a reader worth?

rummuser — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:23:43 -0000

The answer to both the questions is "Absolutely priceless!"
Do you wish that I elaborate?

Re: Cutting to the chase.

rummuser — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:24:34 -0000

I am not qualified to comment! I keep a full beard. I would not however be surprised if a whole lot of others agree with you!

Re: Those mornings, Thunderbird extensions, Outlook – sync you bitch!

rummuser — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:46:33 -0000

Perhaps keeping life simple has its advantages! I use Outlook Express and divert all my mails from all my email ids, into that. I am able to manage everything about my emails, folders etc.

Re: Everybody’s talking – right?

rummuser — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:21:59 -0000

You take two high profile personalities and put them in a commercial, you will get traffic commenting on it. What does it sell? Seinfield and Gates? Where is MS in this ad? What is the message? If as it has been explained, this is the beginning of a series of ads, I think that it is a waste of good money for a teaser, which is unnecessary for a product like MS.

Re: Chrome beat Opera – IE is next!! No really, it’s true I tells ya!

rummuser — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:31:39 -0000

Why your Grandmother Paul? Even I would not change from FF for the new Chrome. Not yet at least.

Re: Because video is scary

rummuser — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:49:50 -0000

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Paul! Just look deep into the eyes. You can almost see her soul!

Re: Rainbows in your water supply. The new weapon of terror!

rummuser — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:01:50 -0000

Unbelievable. This really takes the cake. I hope that someone has gone and enlightened her.

Re: SEO/SEM “Do Follow” Blogs list pisses me off

rummuser — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:40:56 -0000

Paul, Akismet is doing a very good job on my blog. I simply have to visit the spam queue everyday and delete those that have been lined up. The numbers are not many and it is still manageable and in your case, it may be just too much.

Re: Blogging is x3 times bigger than porn. My ass!

rummuser — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:28:18 -0000

I have voted and await the results of your survey. I too find it totally irresponsible that figures like this can be thrown around without proper checking.

Re: Gropings Available!

rummuser — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:05:44 -0000

Why do such things happen only to you?

Bravo on English spelling too!

Re: Can’t speak it, can’t write it! Shut up, you Facebook using twat!

rummuser — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:55:35 -0000

Paul, I am an Indian. I learnt English. I did not pick it up as something that everybody spoke around me! As I type this comment, I get the signal that 'learnt' is wrong!

I think that India is the only place left in the world where the correct English is still in use!

I am cranky too!

Re: Brighten up your day by FAILing

rummuser — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:38:26 -0000

Good source Paul. Thanks. I can certainly use it!

Re: If buildings could dream – Amazing 3D projection on a building!

rummuser — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:20:14 -0000

A fantastic piece of work. Yes the possibilities for the future are endless.