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• BOOK REVIEW: The Einstein Theory of Relativity by H.A. Lorentz

  

  The Einstein Theory Of Relativity by Hendrik Antoon Lorentz My rating: 3 of 5 stars Amazon page It’s hard to complain about this book because: a.) it’s a free... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Temple Gate at Chennakeshava

  

  Taken November 23, 2013 at Belur. This is the gate into the Chennakeshava temple in Belur. In the foreground is the base of a pillar that served to hold the... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Half a Tree is Better Than None

  

  Taken December 7, 2013 in Cox Town. I took this photo yesterday in Cox Town as we were walking over to the United Charities Bazaar (a great and highly... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Cannon Greetings

  

  Taken November 29, 2013 at Daria Dalaut in Mysore. This cannon points right at the main entry to Daria Dalaut, Tipu Sultan’s palace in Mysore. It seems a tad... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• BOOK REVIEW: The Warrior’s Path James Sidney (ed.)

  

  The Warrior’s Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters by James Sidney My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amazon page My upfront apology: Having drafted this... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Red-faced

  

  Taken on October 12, 2013 in Agra. This photo was taken during Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrations in Agra. There were many street parades that day. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• RANT: There’s Nothing Worse Than Hyperbole!

  

  There’s nothing worse than a dictator with an angry army of warcocks! I’m taking a stand against the phrase, “There’s nothing worse than…” OK, feel free to... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Fountains at Brindavan Gardens

  

  Taken November 29, 2013 at Brindavan Gardens in Mysore Brindavan Garden is built at the base of the Krishnarajasagara (KRS) dam. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• POEM: No Chunky Monkey

  

  there’s nothing sadder than a monkey who’s grown pudgy, blown up chunky, and become a Mars Bar junkie just cause we’re genetically entwined makes it neither... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Orange and Old

  

  Taken November 23, 2013 at Belur In Cambodia, one can buy these paintings that are monochromatic with the exception of the vibrant saffron of monks’ robes. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• Interview with the Vampire: The Real Deal

  

  I saw a review of Anne Rice’s book recently, and it got me thinking about how an actual interview with a vampire would go. Interviewer (I): So, about this... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Mysore Palace

  

  Taken November 29, 2013 in Mysore. This is the front of the palace at Mysore. This particular palace was constructed between 1897 and 1912, and was the seat of... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• The Most Intense Blockbuster You’ll Never See

  

  Among the Kindle Daily Deals yesterday was a book entitled Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia’s Underground Railroad by Melanie Kirkpatrick. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Delhi From the Minaret

  

  Taken October 14, 2013 in Old Delhi. This is the view roughly northward from the minaret of the Jama Masjid. By B Gourley in City, India,... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Albino Black Buck

  

  Taken November 29, 2013 at the Mysore Zoo. There’s something about this picture that strikes me as not of this world. The albino creature contrasted against... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Saint Philomena’s of Mysore

  

  Taken on November 29, 2013 in Mysore. This neo-Gothic cathedral sits in downtown Mysore. It was built in 1936 and its design was influenced by the cathedral in... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Dariya Daulat Gate

  

  Taken November 29, 2013 in Mysore [I missed my Daily Photo post yesterday due to being on the road to Mysore, so I'm doubling up today.] Dariya Daulat is Tipu... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• Happy Thanksgiving

  everybody. I’m thankful for: -my wife. -family and friends. -budō. -my health and the good health of others. -beef (when you live where 90% of stores sell... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• DAILY PHOTO: Pigeon Town Hall Assembly

  

  Taken October 14, 2013 on Chandni Chowk in Delhi. The base of this statue of Swami Shraddhanand (1856–1926) is a popular point for feeding the birds. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• POEM: Building Mythical Beasties

  

  Hands of a surgeon, Fins of a sturgeon… Wait, no… that’s not right. Let me admit that I have no gift for mythical fliers that get lift. One can’t just throw... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 SOCIETY, TRAVEL