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Thought Stream — week of 22 Nov 2010

Finished reading Fight Club. The nihilism and anti consumerism hits you. One of the few cult classics that really is a cult classic.


Cult classics like Zen and the Art of Motorcycle maintenance, catch 22 etc were yawn yawn. Fight Club is a must read.


#barkhagate is the sign of things to come. In the future looks like news will really be democratized.


Scam worth billions of rupees != nepotistic distribution of land


Shawn Fanning giving it back to Lars Ulrich, awesome - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0Z3gBActg


TOI is trying it’s level best to make it sound like the Bihar elections were all about Nitish’s charisma.


http://goo.gl/MpHmm - Has Kumaraswamy converted to Islam or is he breaking the law? via @prasannavishy


A pretty thoughtful comment as to why netflix might not work out in the long run - http://goo.gl/tKkrS


On the eve of 26/11, a gentle reminder as to how Israel retaliated after Munich massacre - http://goo.gl/aoBPi


How many candles will be burnt today? #fakesymbolism


People who claim “Music is just music”, pls take a look at this - http://goo.gl/0bFAk, http://goo.gl/SwJDd


GOI should start a fund to subsidize all the mombatties that are burnt as part of the the various candle light vigils.


Holy cow, Zynga’s valuation is more than that of EA.


Is it coincidence that star movies is playing Munich on 26/11 anniversary? - http://goo.gl/H8WlX


“Ustoppable " - an intense movie. Good watch.


Funky Indian online store - http://www.chumbak.in/ via @NischalShetty


Reliance foot print has Asics running shoes.


Love the automated book check in and check out in @JustBooksCLC. Also impressive collection of books.


Guys sitting behind us in Break ke Baad were worried about the future of manhood seeing Imran Khan’s antics in the movie.


Is Volkswagen paying to showcase Beetle in movies? First Aisha and now Break ke Baad.


Decathlon store in Sarjapur road has awesome sports/hiking/cycling good.