Agassi

He is playing his final grand slam. It's pretty nostalgic time for me and my generation. I was lucky enough to see the likes of Pete, Agassi, Steffi, Seles, Goran, Henman, Rusedki, Boris, Stefan, Arantxa during what I consider the golden time for tennis. Ahh, those were great times. Watching these players go at each other. Tennis has changed a lot since the 90's. And frankly, it's no fun anymore. I like Maria, but not necessarily for her tennis. But I loved Steffi foremost for her game. I currently support Nadal, but I would I get up at 6 am to watch his match.. Nah, I don't think so. I have done this for Boris, Pete.
Tennis in the 90 was divided distinctly into twos'. You either like Boris or Stefan, Steffi or Seles, Pete or Agassi and you would discuss, argue, and bet on the matches. It's not like that anymore. So when Agassi is done with US Open 2006, it will close the final chapter of the epic that started in early 90's. Will there be a new epic? I hope so.
I always wonder whether the kids of today like watching Nadal, Andy, Roger as much as we did Pete, Boris, Agassi.
Who was my favourite amongst them... Well at each point during the 90's I had one, but now as I look back at those times, it would be unfair to pick any single one. They all made tennis worth watching. But I think I have supported Pete the most followed by Boris. But if I were to pick the best amongst them, then it would have to be Agassi. Reason being his amazing return after losing his way in the late 90's which included a fall in ATP ranking to as low as 141, and then coming back to win 5 grand slams titles and the most memorable being the career grand slam. The career grand slam clinched the 'Best Tennis Player' title in my book.
Now that I am at it, I would also like to share with you folks the most memorable match that I have ever seen. (drumrolls) Goran v/s Rafter in the Wimbledon final. That was 'THE' sporting occassion that I would attend if I ever had a chance to go back in time. That was such a heart-warming tale. His memorable winner's speech summed it up. After losing the final three times, he finally wins it only because he was given a wildcard entry into the tournament.
Game, set, match to Pete, Agassi, Steffi, Seles, Goran, Henman, Rusedki, Boris, Stefan, Arantxa!!!

8 planets

Yes, and now there are 8. I guess if you are a student than it means one less planet to remember. But if you are like me, who has always known the nine than it's not a very nice news. I feel a bit bad for pluto. It feels like some one small has just been dropped from the gang.

For me there will always be 9.

This one's for you my pluto! cheers!

AOL, I don't like you!

Yup, I don't like you at all. I don't trust you. But I was already expecting such kind of data to be present with all search engines. I had already posted my fears on a blog sometime back. But what can users do about it. Nothing really. All governments would like to have such kind of data with them. Search engines want such data to make them more money. So such logs are here to stay.
Take it from me. There is no such thing as privacy on the net. Whatever you do on the net, assume that the whole world is snooping over your back to see what you type.

August Moon!

There is so much to write. The twins who were separated, which i think is nothing short of a miracle. The new law in India that aims to end child labour. My new job. So much changes yet so much remains the same.
There is so much of good that happens in this world and so much bad. I guess, everything follows the rule of equilibrium. The balance is always maintained. so for all the good that I do I am sure someone somewhere balances it out by being really evil.
Not much to write today. Just some words, thoughts that come to my mind.. on the fly as they say!

Be nice!