http://blog.shayanmerchant.com The extra-ordinary in an ordinary life... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:18:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few weeks ago, we sold the trusted Honda Shadow VLX that we'd been riding for the last six years (by we, I refer to my dad, my sister, and I). This is the same bike that I had taken down to Urbana with me during the final year ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com//new-toy/ I came across these "funny math" examples while blog-surfing yesterday and they made me laugh. Always a good reminder of how much of a nerd I am :) Oh how I miss school... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/funny-stuff/one-for-the-engineers-out-there/ So I recently added a bunch of new blogs to my Google reader and one of the areas where I really wanted to get more info about was personal finance. I've been quite meticulous in managing my finances ever since I took a wealth management course during my final ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/finance/personal-finance/ I recently added the first lense to my SLR collection (other than the one that came with my Canon 350D kit), and its been a fun time since. I got the Canon 10-22mm wide angle lense from Amazon.com (link). The lense is a wide angle lense, and its is ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/photography/new-lense-more-fun/ PhotoFriday.com is a website that hosts a weekly challenge for photographers and photobloggers. A new theme is announced each Friday, and everyone has one week to submit their entries that fit that theme. Once the submission for a theme is closed, visitors to the site can cast votes ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/photography/photofridaycom-noteworthy/ An interesting article I came across this morning about shooting in RAW vs. jpeg format when taking digital pictures. http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/raw-vs-jpeg/ So, you’ve forked over at least $600 (but probably $1000) for your first DSLR camera. You have more buttons, dials, and menus than you know what to do with, even after reading ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/photography/raw-vs-jpeg/ Check out http://yes.com. You just enter in your zip code, and it will tell you all the radio stations in your area. you can click on the radio station to get a minute-by-minute playlist of the songs they have aired. http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/uncategorized/radio-business/ Japan pictures are up! I'm in the process of writing up the day-to-day account of the trip, but in the meantime you can view the photos at http://albums.shayanmerchant.com/weekend_excursions. http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/travel/japan-pictures-are-up/ This is something that has surfaced repeatedly thoughout my life since many of my friends are East Asian. Finally someone has compiled the evidence and made a scientific statement with real proof! http://www.indiansareasian.com/ Some of my favorite variables considered in this experiment: Good at Math Adults wear tennis shoes with slacks Are Physicians Kids think ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/uncategorized/are-indians-asian/ One of the radio shows that I love to listen to is called "This American Life". It is a show that brings forth the most thought provoking and interesting stories about life in the United States. Each Friday's show has a theme and the show is presented in ... http://blog.shayanmerchant.com/uncategorized/improv-everywhere/