"Where is the American dream?" LOL!

The claim about the crumbling infrastructure is a bit rich coming from the Indian journalist, but Thomas Friedman raises all the usual points in an India referenced article.

Consumption haters

Apparently, the Japanese think it's stupid to spend. I could get on board this anti-consumerist band wagon all too easily. However, all jests aside, this might be a good time to start allowing some immigration.

Stand up, stand up, for the Saracens!

Saracens v/s Leinster @ Wembley
The home team lost a closely fought match 23-25, but the atmosphere and crowd were one of the best. And their theme song just sticks in your head.

when no one wants to take over

I guess one way of holding on to your job is to make such a mess of it that it scares off everyone except the very mad. In that aspect Zardari seems to be doing a top job.

"perhaps the world's most prestigious award", really?

you have to wonder what mainstream news editors do to earn a living. the committee in Scandinavia gave this prize to Al Gore & Barack Obama among others. that kind of track record has to dent the prestige a little.

Very very special indeed

Laxman's brilliance inspite of a sore back earns him deserving tribute