Reviews
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Book Review: Web 2.0 : A Strategy Guide
I guess it would be unfair ton critique a book on Web2.0 written in early 2007. However, it is an interesting exercise on looking at some predictions, some assumptions and some ideas just to figure out where they were right and where they failed. In all fairness to this book by Amy Shuen, it tries Read more
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Audiobook Review: Black Wind
Clive Cussler’s novels are reminiscent of the Bond movies of old and seem to have all the necessary ingredients, adventure, super villains and heroes to save the day. The tall handsome hero, Dirk Pitt is Cussler’s own alter ego who shares with his creator,many commonalities like working for NUMA, the National Underwater and Marine Association, Read more
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Movie Review: Casino Royale
Few fictional characters have gone through as many avatars as Ian Flemming’s creation, James Bond. In five decades, Bond has been unemotional rugged(Connery), one hit wonder(Lazenby), wisecracking philanderer(Moore), Shakespearean (Dalton), runway model(Brosnan) and finally, street fighter(Craig). Daniel Craig has indeed created a phenomenon with the street fighting, no nonsense Bond, a big contrast to the Read more
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Movie Review: House of Sand and Fog(2003)
The House of Sand and Fog, combines the acting talents of two Oscar winners, Jennifer Connelly(A Beautiful Mind) and Sir Ben Kingsley(Gandhi, Sexy Beast) with the directing talents of Vadim Perelman. Director: Vadim Perelman. Cast: Ben Kingsley, Jennifer Connelly Available for free on Pluto It begs the question of who is right in their path Read more
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Movie Review: Bourne Ultimatum
With the classic direction of Paul Greengrass and with Matt Damon as the lead character, Bourne Ultimatum is one of the best action movies I’ve seen in a long time. Jason Bourne is a CIA operative, double crossed by the very agency he has chosen to work for. His memory is lost and comes back Read more
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Movie Review: Syriana(2005)
Syriana is a riveting thriller starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Christopher Plummer and a terrific supporting cast. It is expertly directed by Stephan Gaghan. The movie is a collage of multiple, intertwined plots all relating to the petroleum industry. One is the tale of a Pakistani father and son, toiling at a refinery to fulfill Read more
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