I’ve always been interested in World War 2. “The Greatest Generation”
I found these Soviet War Paintings fascinating. We don’t hear as much about the Russian front, aside from Stalingrad.
Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
2 Nov
Soviet War Paintings
29 Oct
Hands-on
2 notes about hands-on people.
First, a heartwarming one about a 101 year old father with a special needs daughter. Courtesy of the Guardian.
The 2nd – photos of Bill Gates. It was his birthday on October 28.
28 Sep
Cheers
“Wouldn’t you like to get away Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name And they’re always glad you came…”
Now I want a beer and a chat.
26 Sep
Starting line
I walked outside tonight after a 16 hour work day. Stood in the Raffles Place plaza and watched the bright lights from the F1 track reflect off the buildings.
A plastic bowl full of hokkien mee in my bag, I thought about how things have changed. I was happy, looking forward to home and the comforts [...]
18 Sep
David Byrne’s perfect city
David Byrne, founding member of Talking Heads, shares his views on what makes a perfect city.
Found via Yu Mei
13 Sep
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan was officially inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. This catches absolutely no one by surprise.
He really was beauty-in-motion on the basketball court.
“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” – Michael Jordan
30 Aug
70 years
70 years of tending bar. That’s dedication.
And not some fancy schmancy destination “lounge” but a good old neighborhood bar.
We need more of those in Singapore.
24 Aug
Quindlen
Anna Quindlen’s almost-delivered commencement address. (She ended up sending it by e-mail since people wanted to protest against her at the ceremony).
Excerpts:
There will be hundreds of people out there with your same degree; there will be thousands of people doing what you want to do for a living. But you will be the only person [...]
