Archive for September, 2006
I read an interesting article on Ramit Sethi’s blog today, thought I would share. Here is a quote from the article:
The most successful people I’ve met started off removing barriers for themselves–and then for people they wanted to impress. In other words, to become useful, think of how you can be useful to someone else. Some things I’ve learned:
When you go into a meeting, have duplicate copies in case your coworker forgets his.
Spend 5 minutes organizing your papers and to-dos before you go to sleep, so when you wake up, you’re ready to go.
If you don’t get a response to an email, don’t write another email saying, “Did you get my email?” Instead, write this: “I’m not sure if you got a chance to look at this. What do you think? I’ve pasted it below to make it easier for you.”
When you email someone to schedule a meeting, use their time zone, not yours.
Carry a pen.
Also when scheduling meetings, include your phone number on the last correspondence in case they get lost.
Anticipate what people will need and make it happen before they ask. If you run a web site or web app, figure out what your users are going to complain about and address it before they do—or even just acknowledge it. They’ll love you for it. If you go out to a business dinner, have the check taken care of in advance. And if your roommate is going to run out of milk, pick up another carton before he does.
I learned a lesson in being useful when I noticed Manu Kaka always calling home before coming home from work whether the moms needed anything from the supermarket for the kitchen. Or when a friend of mine brought me dinner to my apartment when I was sick without asking me.
Useful people are generally more valued in business and in life. How can you take some steps to be more useful to your world today?
September 29th, 2006
I was just reading an article which I thought might interest other people as well, about IIT in India, and one guy who is working on helping out people…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5345100.stm
September 28th, 2006
Due to popular demand, Chicago Photos are up finally. Sorry for the delay.
EasyFlickr: http://easyflickr.nimcity.com/…..
Flickr Set: http://flickr.com/photos/nimz/sets/72157594299632272/
Enjoy 
September 25th, 2006
Just found out about Museum Day and wanted to share it with you.
What is Museum Day?
On Saturday, September 30th, for one day only, museums across the country will join the Smithsonian Institution in its long-standing tradition of offering free admission to visitors.
How do I take advantage of it?
1. Go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/articles/venues.php.
2. Select a state or zip code for museums participating in Museum Day.
3. Print out the Museum Day card at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/files/md_card.html.
Note: Each card is good for you and one guest. Print more as needed.
Any restrictions?
· General admission only
· Not valid for special exhibits, IMAX screenings or for use with any other offer.
· One time use on Saturday, September 30, 2006.
· Some participating museums may already have a free admission policy year round and are participating in the “spirit” of the day.
· Contact the participating museum directly or email museumday@si.edu.
My request
Let me know if you recommend the museum you attended for small children because I have two!
Thanks and enjoy! Feel free to share the information with your family and friends. As always, keep in touch.
September 25th, 2006
Hey Guys, hope everyone has been well. I have written about my trip to Chicago, University of Illinois, Kentucky and Kansas City on my blog. Check out my post here: http://nimit.maru.us/blog_archives/2006/09/chicago_champai.php.
Enjoy
September 23rd, 2006
Hi Everyone …
Baiyya is here in Boston with us. It is so much fun to see her play with Neev and tell her the sweet little poems and songs in Gujarati. I enjoy watching them and see her get entertained by Neev at and vice-versa I mean Neev being entetained by Baiyya
We rented a wheel chair for Baiyya and took her to a trip of downtown Boston at Quincy Market and the Seaport…At Quincy market we saw an artist making figures out of balloons. He made a mickey mouse for Neev and a hat for Baiyya. It was amusing for Baiyya to wear the hat and roam about in Boston and see everyone look at her and smile. I liked her spirit to have fun and enjoy although she was shy. Here are a few pictures. 
Thanks Baiyya for all the love and blessings.
-Nilam n Ashish
September 23rd, 2006
Happy Happy Happy Birthday to our dearest Daughter.You have been the best daughter in all four years, we love you all.
Have nicest birthday today and enjoy. May God give you all the the happiness and prosperity you want and deserve.once again we all love you.
Bai Jayajayanti
September 20th, 2006
what a wonderful and great trip! we will remember this trip for ever and ever. this all became possible because of u all family member contributed by TAN…MAN….AND….. DHAN……….
badha na ghar joya,sathe rahya, sathe farya ane mitho medavo karyo.we can not express our feelings in words. ” thodun lakhyun, jajun kari ne vanchjo.”
we thank one and all again and again. we could not write to u on medavo as our cable connection was not there. now fifteen days are over and we are settleing down in our day to day life.
vasu and jagdish
September 19th, 2006
Hey fellow Medavoers, Here’s some update from me. Post my birthday, life has been busy for me with three courses and an Electronic Data Discovery project with a client in Downtown Los Angeles.
Birthday update: 8th evening, I invited my roommates and couple other friends for dinner at home. I cooked food at home.
Chole Bhature, Vegetable Korma, Roti, Pulav, Dal.
My friends brought icecream cake for me.
Tram to Grocery Store: Free, Groceries at Indian Super Store: 15$, Look on my friend’s face when i told them get an eggless pure vegetarian cake for my birthday: Priceless.
You can see all my other pics at my photo gallery .
I have also been taking Salsa dance classes at USC every Wed in the evening and been playing tennis occasionally.
My latest interest has been in Lateral Thinking Puzzles. This last weekend, i was racking my brains solving some brain teaser puzzles given by my friend. Though very interesting, it makes me go crazy when i know the answer is not difficult but i am not able to solve the puzzle
Here are a few puzzles for all of you and to keep you glued to Medavo and my post. 
1. The man in the Elevator
A man lives on the tenth floor of a building. Every day he takes the elevator to go down to the ground floor to go to work or to go shopping. When he returns he takes the elevator to the seventh floor and walks up the stairs to reach his apartment on the tenth floor. He hates walking so why does he do it? This is probably the best known and most celebrated of all lateral thinking puzzles. It is a true classic. Although there are many possible solutions which fit the initial conditions, only the canonical answer is truly satisfying.
2. The Elder Twin
One day Kerry celebrated her birthday. Two days later her older twin brother, Terry, celebrated his birthday. How come?
3. The Blind Beggar
A blind beggar had a brother who died. What relation was the blind beggar to the brother who died? (Brother is not the answer).
4. The Coal, Carrot and Scarf
Five pieces of coal, a carrot and a scarf are lying on the lawn. Nobody put them on the lawn but there is a perfectly logical reason why they should be there. What is it?
5. The Man in the Bar
A man walks into a bar and asks the barman for a glass of water. The barman pulls out a gun and points it at the man. The man says ‘Thank you’ and walks out.
September 17th, 2006
Why is no one writing on Medavo these days? Are we all just busy or nothing to say? It feels like we’re loosing touch. It’s so convenient to keep up with everyone through Medavo. It’s sometimes difficult to find time to call and speak over the phone. Let’s keep the medavo going, people.
My update:
Parth is keeping me more busy than ever. We’re experiencing everything from pulled out tissue paper roll on the bathroom floor to plastic containers mixed with toys lying all over the kitchen. Life is fun although each day is never the same. Everyday is a new adventure. This morning he knocked down the wheat flour dabbo on the floor and all the aatta spilled on the floor. He literally never sits still every moment that he’s awake.
How’s everyone of you doing? Hope everyone is well. Let’s do some medavo…
Priti
September 17th, 2006
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