Source Code - Movie Review

When Duncan Jones who created the really cool Sci-Fi movie "Moon" directs a new movie and it happens to be a Sci-Fi obviously your expectations from the movie are high. So clearly I had high expectations when I decided to watch 'Source Code'. Duncan I must say dint disappoint.

In 'Moon' Duncan showed us that he can come up with really cool, intriguing concepts and can tell us a story around the same in a very effective manner. In 'Source Code' he proves that 'Moon' wasn't a lucky fluke and that he is a good story teller (Credit is due to Ben Ripley for the Source Code story).

'Source Code' will keep you interested till the very end, its got a good story line(albeit it might be a bit difficult for some to comprehend) and is significantly enhanced in entertainment value by a solid performance from Gyllenhaal.

While 'Source Code' is more rivetting than 'Moon' it definitely isnt as effective in captivating audience as 'Inception' was. Nevertheless its a good entertainer and a must watch for those who love good sci-fi movies. In the world of star ratings for movies I would give it a 4 on 5. (Inception would be a 4.75, Source Code misses a few stars for having some obvious flaws in the story and the story telling)

Cheers,
--Badri--

"Angry Birds" for PC and for free !!!

I am not a big fan of the game but its become a sensation and the creators have made millions from it, which means there are definitely a few out there who loveeee it.

So if you want to play the game on your PC. Here is what you need to do

i) Download intel appup center from here

ii) While installing the same fib that you are from US
iii) Register with AppUp Center (its free)
iv) Post installation restart AppUp Center
v) Voila! you have the game installed in the AppUp Center and the $4.99 for the game waived.
vi) Try and have fun.

Cheers,
--Badri--

BING does a GMAIL : Detailed Error Message!!!

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Back in May 2010 I had posted this article on how GMAIL Gives detailed error messages

Today BING gave a similar detailed error message. Whats worth noting is the longer error/reference code, clearly BING wants to do everything Google does and more.





Cheers,
--Badri--

Leaving Her!!!

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Now suddenly I am starting to miss her
Even while I can still wake up in the morning and kiss her
Wary I am perhaps cos the end is nigh

Days three more and the curtain shall fall
Escape from living with her I shall, for once and for all
Loved her i did just a little bit
Hoping now though that I shall revisit
Ironical is it that, I am leaving her, when I am starting to Love

Thank her I must for the friends that she gave me
Thank her I must for the aspects of life she made me see
I have changed a lot cos of her
I am a better man cos I was made one by her

Cheers,
--Badri--

Attract!!!

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Held by several glues am I
To people and things I am not sure I need or not
Every time I look at them and ask myself why
I realize I am drowning in a quicksand i am caught

But then I think of how much we are separated
A tear drop runs down my cheek
Thus No matter how much we get alienated
Deep down I know its you I really seek

But what good are a few random tears
When you a mountain of magnet, cant attract fully, me a nail
Embrace me and remove all my wants and fears
Why delay and make the world think those who love you are sure to fail

--Badri--

Con job error!!! - Con Rule 101

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One thing you mustn't do when you pose as Standard Chartered Bank and send a con mail to a user is to sign off the mail as State Bank of India Management



--Badri--

One crime , 3 different reports and the poor gal !!!

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Look at the image below, its a screenshot of a Google news page. The 3 news articles highlighted report the same theft but mention different amounts. Notice on one side of the articles Google in its infinite contextual image placement wisdom shows the photo of gal who is not connected with theft, my advice to the gal sue Google for defamation.



Cheers,
--Badri--