சுட்ட சட்டி சட்டுவம்

Posted on August 24, 2012 by nadodi

நட்ட கல்லை தெய்வம் என்று நாலு புஷ்பம் சாத்தியே
சுற்றி வந்து முணமுணென்று சொல்லு மந்திரம் ஏதடா?
நட்ட கல்லும் பேசுமோ நாதன் உள்ளிருக்கையில்
சுட்ட சட்டி சட்டுவம் கறிசுவை அறியுமோ?

— சிவவாக்கிய சித்தர்

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Miracles All Around You

Posted on August 9, 2012 by nadodi

There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle

— Albert Einstein

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Power vs Authority

Posted on July 31, 2012 by nadodi
Napoleon's Throne (cc) Greg Emel

Napoleon’s Throne (cc) Greg Emel

Max Weber distinguished between power and authority. Power derives from force or the threat of force. Authority is the likelihood that a command, once given, will be obeyed. Bashar al-Assad still has plenty of force. What seems apparent is that his authority throughout the country is declining daily.

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To Insane Ideas

Posted on July 18, 2012 by nadodi

For an idea that does not first seem insane,
there is no hope.

— Albert Einstein

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Two Surprising Charts from Satyamev Jayate’s Fundraising

Posted on June 25, 2012 by nadodi

Eight episodes of Satyamev Jayate have been aired so far. Each has been gripping in its own way. I also love how Aamir Khan and the producers provide a way for viewers to donate money – either online or via SMS – to different organizations highlighted in each episode. Continue reading →

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Curing Cancer by Funding the Undertakers

Posted on June 15, 2012 by nadodi
Father Greg Boyle (cc) ericrichardson

Father Greg Boyle (cc) ericrichardson

Discovering a new hero — Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries — thanks to a recent inspiring article House Of Second Chances on Fast Company. The curiosity spiked by that article led to two books G-Dog and the Homeboys: Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles by Celeste Fremon and Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle (yes, the G-Dog himself!). Rating for both the books: Must Read.

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