Recently read non-fiction books

Just finished these two non-fiction books -

1. My Secret Life on the Mcjob: Lessons from Behind the Counter Guaranteed to Supersize Any Management Style

By Jerry Newman.

Jerry is a Management Professor & Consultant who took a 14 month long sabbatical to go undercover and work as a 'Burger guy' behind the counter. He shares his findings with readers.


2. Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters, and Survival

By Anderson Cooper.

Anderson Cooper -- the name needs no introduction. In his book he looks back on his experience as a on-site journalist, reporter, and host of show 'Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees' on CNN. He also draws a parallel between sadistic part of his personal life and the events he reports on.

Recently read books

Just finished reading these three books ...each on a different topic altogether

1. Unsafe at any altitude

By Susan B. Trento and Joseph J. Trento

Unsafe at Any Altitude made me think on the flight security, 9/11, and terrorism.

2. Damnation Street

By Andrew Klavan

I read this author for the first time. I must say his style makes you feel you are watching a Hollywood flick!


3. The Innocent Man

By John Grisham

Perhaps the only work on non-fiction from John Grisham. It is about a small town guy Ron Williamson who gets trapped in the mess created by justice system.

Summer Weekend # 4 - American Museum of Natural History and Central Park

A visit to Museum of Natural History (http://amnh.org ) was overdue so I planned a visit this weekend. I did shoot some of the exhibits in this museum using my Canon ZR 200. A link to my recording will be posted soon!

In the evening Mandar and I just could not resist our temptation to visit Central Park which was just across the street. When I saw the snaps taken by Mandar, I could not resist my temptation to make some graffiti :)

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चाकोरीमधे सुदधा सुंदर आयुष्य जगता येते.

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ओल्या पालवीची मी वाट पाहते!


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झाडावर प्रेम करा , झाडाखाली नको!

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फोटो काढायचा म्हटले की मी एका पायावर तयार!

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Summer Weekend # 3 - Cycling in Central Park

In Central Park one can rent cycels and have some fun. Rental cycles are available near Boathouse. I got off at 81ST West subway stop, entered the Park, and headed for Boathouse. The rent is $9 for first Hr and then $5 for each subsequent half hours.
The bikeway circles entire Park. Important point to note is that bikeway is oneway so literally there can be no looking back! The ride was real fun. After I long long time I had a chance to ride a cycle.

Summer 2007 Weekend #2 - Hershey's Park

One is only happy in proportion as he makes others feel happy
-Milton Hershey

Hershey's Chocolates used to make me happy long before I came onsite. The mails with subject line " Chocolates at my desk" were harbinger of hopes that one fine day I would also get a chance to go onsite.

I spent my last weekend in the Hershey's park.
The amusement park was good; enjoyed almost all the rides and water sports. The fireworks were really spectacular.


Pune Vs America :)- I often get Fwd mails with "Puneri patya" .Now look at this "American paty" which I saw near the 'Kissing Tower''in this park.

Summer 2007 Weekend #1 Brighton Beach

On a chilly weekend back in December, I had been to Coney Island. The beach and boardwalk both were almost deserted and I didn't feel what I typically feel whenever I visit any beach.
So I went there on a sunny weekend. I think, it was a fun to visit the same place in summer .
There is a beach called Brighton Beach near Coney Island beach. This one is less crowed and much cleaner than Coney. So first I went there and then to Coney Island.

I took subway line 'B' and got off at Brighton beach. Spent around 2/3 hrs there and came back.

More info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_Beach