Monthly Archives: April 2008

A first for a newspaper

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by Abhijit

Abu Dhabi's first English language newspaper has already achieved another first even before hitting the news stands. And this too has to do with the English language. It's called The National. This is the first time I have seen the … Continue reading →

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Obama in San Francisco

Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 by Abhijit

This videoclip from Politico doesn't show Barack Obama making that comment about small-town voters whose jobs have gone overseas which he now rues: It's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people … Continue reading →

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Stingypore?

Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 by Abhijit

Singapore seems to be suffering from donor fatigue. Charities report a drop in donations and more people seeking free meals because of rising food prices, says the Sunday Times. One organisation says it hasn't received a single packet of rice … Continue reading →

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PM Lee on the Internet

Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 by Abhijit

I just read excerpts from Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's speech where he deplored the protests against the Olympic torch relay. His speech was far more thoughtful than the impression I formed from reading the Straits Times report. The … Continue reading →

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Singapore IT leader despite low Internet use

Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 by Abhijit

From being the world's most tech-savvy nation, Singapore has dropped to fifth place, reports the Straits Times citing the World Economic Forum's Global Technology Report 2007-2008. I am surprised not because Singapore has dropped to fifth place but that it … Continue reading →

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Hillary and Obama

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 by Abhijit

I loved the Guardian report on the Elton John concert for Hillary Clinton in New York, especially the intro: Elton John is well qualified in surviving against the odds, and last night he took to the stage and sang his … Continue reading →

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If Not For You

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 by Abhijit

This is my favourite song, If Not For You, by Bob Dylan. Here he is singing with George Harrison. It's taken from The Concert for Bangladesh, if I am not mistaken. For me, this song is for my wife. This … Continue reading →

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Blowin’ in the wind with Baez and Dylan

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 by Abhijit

Here is the song from which this blog takes its name. Blowin' in the Wind sung by two of my favourite artistes, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. I had posted this song sung by them earlier as well. But since … Continue reading →

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Young Bob Dylan

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 by Abhijit

Young Bob Dylan sings Mr Tambourine Man. The lyrics are here. Tweet

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Sweet Bob Dylan

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 by Abhijit

Bob Dylan does not need any honours, as the New York Sun reports: "I don't think Bob Dylan needs a Pulitzer Prize," said a classical music critic at the San Francisco Chronicle, Joshua Kosman. Greg Sandow of NewMusicBox.com concurred, but … Continue reading →

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