Oh Roomba, you’ve enticed me again!

Posted by neha | News, Tech, Wish list | Wednesday 22 August 2007 1:21 pm

There is something very appealing about a compact robot that cleans. Of course, iRobot tapped into this market long ago.

Today, they will be unleashing the smarter 500 series of the Mr.Clean of floor cleaners. The robots can now “problem-solve” or sense obstacles in their pathways, as well as know when to start the next room via a feature called “Virtual Wall Lighthouse.” They can also be controlled remotely through a Wireless Command Center.

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The Roomba 500 has also become more rugged. The robo-vacuum can now move through more challenging terrains [floor to carpet] and also comes in array of mod colors from champagne to burnt orange. Overall, it seems that the iRobot people have outdone themselves yet again.

Plus, I think anything that works for Lucille Bluth is good enough for me. If only I had a Bluth family banana stand lined with money so I could afford the $400 machine. I’ll have to settle for a traditional vacuum/broom/mop for now, I suppose.

Bloggin’ from up North

Posted by neha | Ramblings | Tuesday 21 August 2007 1:02 am

Hey kiddies,

Whud up from my “vacation” in the pacific northwest! As I hear the grumbling sky overhead and the pitter patter of rain on the rooftop, I can say I am happy. Rain and cold weather has always been something that has brought joy to me. Perhaps it’s the correlation to snowboarding, Christmas or to my birthday. Whatever the reason, rain is my homie.

These past few months have been a crazy roller coaster ride for me. This web blog has caught me in a very interesting time in my life when essentially everything around me is changing. By default, I am being forced to make huge decisions that will impact my entire life. I know that sounds like super dramatic, but it’s the truth. All of this can be very overwhelming.

That leads me back to this moment. Sitting in my PJs hearing the weather overhead, and feeling numb to it all. As if all those worries are miles and miles away. They practically are. I guess this is what vacations to beautiful places filled with loved ones is all about. And I plan on enjoying every second of it. I’ll still blog it up over here, I promise! Thanks for hearing me out, you all have been great :)

Rock the Bells Hangover

Posted by neha | Music | Sunday 19 August 2007 12:40 pm

My feet are killing me, but for a good cause. I spent most of my day yesterday standing outside listening to Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, Wu Tang and of course, Rage Against the Machine at McCovey.

This was my first Rap themed concert, which was a change of pace. It was somewhat weird seeing a lack of instruments on the stage, guitar solos being replaced by acapella rap. There was also a very interesting and diverse mix of people–die hard Rap kids and Rage lovers. The Rage fans weren’t joking in the Mosh pit, either. I even lost my shoe [luckily found at the end of the show]!

RTB

Of course, Rage Against the Machine rocked the house. There is one band that I would not mind seeing again. Now, if Soundgarden could get back together I would be one happy camper. I still would love to see Duran Duran, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Madonna in concert. What’s the best show you’ve ever seen? Who is still on your wish list?

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