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Paradoxes -- The Ultimate Ironies Of My Life

1. I hate to chase cash, but I can't take my eyes off a Cheverlot Optra. 2 . I hate to compare myself with others, but I thrive in a competitive world. 3 . I can't help but admire the concepts of Leninism and Marxism, but I'm convinced that market rules. 4. I hate leaving my home @Calicut, but I can't help it. 5 . I love music , but I'm one of the worst bathroom singers and best back-bench singer. 6 . I'm reluctant to give up the comforts of this software life, but the joy of bunking classes, copying assignments and sleeping in backbench morethan anything else attracts me towards college life again.. 7 . I hate politicians like Arjun @#$% Singh, but I love politics. 8 . I'm all for idealism, but I'm very much convinced that its not pragmatic. 9. I love India very much, but the splendour of Eurpoe beckons me for a visit. 10 . I convince myself repeatedly that past is past, but my inner-self brings back those memories again and again. 11 . I'm con...

Worldcup Roundup ( to be updated )

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Almost a month of soccer frenzy which has really altered my biological clock.I wake up at 9, reach office by 11, and after the soccer matches, sleep almost at 3 .AM... This worldcup has not been really great, but it has been far better than Japan-Korea 2002. As usual my favourites Dutch and Czech crashed out early, but after playing some entertaining soccer.. Stage is now set for the semifinals.. Germany Vs Italy France Vs Portugal - - an all European affair since 1982. Lets go through some of the best matches that has happened so far in this tournament.. 1) Argentina Vs Mexico ( IInd round ) Maxi Rodriguez -- A name that the Mexican wouldnt forget for some time. His was perhaps the best goal of the tournament. Mexicans true to their fighting spirit really stretched Argentines ... This game brought back the memories of Mexico Germany prequarter in 94. Awesome game with flowing football. Latin American soccer rocks. ...