A meteorology professor stood before his Meteorology 101 class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty glass mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it [...]
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Life, Philosophy and Beer
Posted: 4th March 2013 by JPS Nagi in General, PhilosophyTags: beer, family, funny, life, Philosophy, work
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“It’s fictional. You’re real”
Posted: 4th July 2012 by JPS Nagi in Authors, Books, English, Fantasy, General, Literature, Sci-Fi, Science, Science Fiction, TelevisionTags: Books, funny, John Scalzi, novels, People, Reading, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Star Trek
Redshirts by John Scalzi is one of those stories which are difficult to review, without spoiling, but I’m going to try. The story takes place in post-television 25th century future on an elite DubU ship – Intrepid. It is under the command of captain Abernathy, whose crew include science officer Q’eeng, first office Keerensky, medical [...]
Memories of the Clouds
Posted: 25th May 2012 by JPS Nagi in General, Personal StoriesTags: Amritsar, Clouds, Earth, general, life experiences, People, personal, Punjab, remember, Sky
I have very few memories from when I was very young. Still some moments are strongly etched in my mind. When I was couple of years old, my grandfather, whom I remember wearing only white garb, used to carry me on his shoulders, walk couple of miles and to take me to a local potter [...]
Does the Universe talk back to you?
Posted: 6th May 2012 by JPS Nagi in English, General, Literature, Metaphysics, Personal Stories, Philosophy, ReligionTags: Anecdotes, Earth, Friends, general, life experiences, People, personal, remember
A good man once told me stories of two people and how they handle life’s problems, and decisions. One of them prays and there is a method to his praying. While standing on a crossroads of a difficult decision in life, this person would turn his attention to God. He lights a candle, writes his [...]
Happiness Quotient
Posted: 9th April 2012 by JPS Nagi in Books, General, Personal Stories, ScienceTags: Anecdotes, Books, life experiences, People, personal, Reading, wisdom, wise
We have all met folks that are just amazingly happy, and others that are downright unhappy regarding who and where they are. Almost 7 months back, I was talking to a person, and he was ecstatic with where he was in his life. The positive vibes that danced in his eyes were infectious. Something clicked [...]
Every Light Cast a Shadow…
Posted: 6th January 2012 by JPS Nagi in Authors, Books, English, Fantasy, General, Literature, Sci-Fi, Science FictionTags: Audible, Audible.com, Books, Fantasy, Literature, novels, personal, Reading, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
A good vs. evil story with an elaborate magic system, set on the background of intriguing political & religious landscape with enough twists and turns to keep you occupied. What else could a fantasy fan want? Brent Weeks brings the first book of his Lightbringer trilogy “into the light” – The Black Prism. He brought it [...]
We have turned around the corner, the days are getting longer and another 365 day journey around the sun starts (366 actually, 2012 being a leap year). May this journey be fruitful, prosperous and healthful to you all. Happy New Year everyone !!!
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson…
Posted: 26th December 2011 by JPS Nagi in Authors, Books, English, Fantasy, General, Literature, Mystery, Personal Stories, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, SteampunkTags: Audible.com, Books, Brandon Sanderson, Fantasy, Literature, Mystery, novels, Reading, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Steampunk, The Alloy of Law
This review is rather late, but the vast reading list I had during later half of 2011 and the release of Battlefield 3 game caused this delay. I was able to finish The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson during my vacations. Absolutely amazing. The Alloy of Law takes place 3 centuries after The Well [...]
Leviathan Wakes…
Posted: 18th September 2011 by JPS Nagi in Authors, Books, General, Literature, Sci-Fi, Science, Science FictionTags: Earth, Fred, Holden, James S.A. Corey, Mars, Miller, Saturn, Space Opera, The Expanse
A leviathan indeed wakes in Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey, and stays awake. James S. A. Corey is a pseudonym for the team of Daniel Abraham and Ty Frank, George R.R. Martin’s assistant. The team weave their first tale of The Expanse Trilogy. And what a tale they weave. This book bridges the gap [...]
The Other Tolkien…
Posted: 16th July 2011 by JPS Nagi in Authors, Books, Children's, English, Fantasy, General, LiteratureTags: angela Gardner, Black, Book, Books, first, Jeff Murray, Literature, Lord of the Rings, Ogres, personal, Reading, Signed, Tolkien, White, Witches
We all know the JRR Tolkien as an author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Many, including me, never knew that Hilary Arthur Reuel Tolkien, JRR’s younger brother, as an author. At least, he was when he was young. In 2008, a small 88 page book was released titled Black and White [...]