Suzuki was my coworker at Mitsubishi, Oofuna computer works. One day when he came he looked happy. Seems like he had to meet a American representative of Gupta Technologies, a database vendor, popular those days. He dresses smart and was set to meet this American in a hotel or restaurant in Tokyo. He came back… Continue reading Suzuki san was disappointed
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Police don’t come to Santa Ana
Next to beautiful city of Irvine, was the city of Santa Ana. While I was driving, all of a sudden the roads will turn rough, I would know that I had strayed in Santa Ana. It was all brown faces there. Mexicans perhaps. Indian browns were different and they were found near little Indias. One… Continue reading Police don’t come to Santa Ana
Oakland to ebay – no car
Got a temporary job at ebay. Used to live near Oakland Sutter Hospital, was far, but renting a place in Sunnyvale (?) was not without problems. Location, rent, deposit, term etc had to be decided before renting. So decided to wait and communicated from Oakland where I lived. My bike was of great help. Early… Continue reading Oakland to ebay – no car
Australia, USA, Canada, UK – least racist of all?
This was a big dilemma for me when I wanted to study abroad. Australia, USA, Canada, UK – were the main 4 countries I considered because of language ease. UK had ruled India for long – much of it with brutality. They might have learnt from their experience though. Canada – Very cold, read a… Continue reading Australia, USA, Canada, UK – least racist of all?
Animal lovers in Berkeley
To reduce my cost of living, was looking for room mates. Saw an ad liked it a lot. Some were looking for a roommate. Who leads a simple life like them and was an animal lover like they were. Seemed like they had pet dogs and cats. I wrote to them was looking for animal… Continue reading Animal lovers in Berkeley
Funny things in Berkeley
I think it is time to reveal what I saw at Xamplify. Nobody will read it so I am safe. Some will read it but will not believe it so I am safe. Risking my life is low risk now so I will take a chance. One might I was working late in the company.… Continue reading Funny things in Berkeley
Sundar Pichai, better watch out
I was escorted out of downtown San Framcisco building, next to bus stand, by 2 security guards, in view of everybody, later I found, on online complaint by “friend” Partha Saha. Two three months later, only one lawyer responded to my letters. He was John T. Mullan. Checked and his legal firm was rated in… Continue reading Sundar Pichai, better watch out
The singer guy in Berkeley
He was about 35, slim. He was the part of a band, that toured just to make money. Just money to pay the rent, sharing a house with 3-4 others, eating simple food, living a simple life. I used to see him in the gym. That I learnt in Berkeley and Oakland. They lead simple… Continue reading The singer guy in Berkeley
Meditation in Berkeley
Came to Berkeley from Japan. My mind was agitated. Looked for meditation classes in newspapers. One local ad caught my eyes. ! hour introductory meditation class, it was free. I went to the address mentioned. There was a empty room to meditate. A woman came to help me. Before I closed my eyes to meditate,… Continue reading Meditation in Berkeley
Japanese language: My experience
You have heard that Japanese language is especially difficult to learn. Especially from your Caucasian friends. They find anything difficult to learn. It will be better to take advice from me, who lived there for 6 years, passed the Japanese Proficiency highest test Level 1 in about 3 years. A word of warning to you… Continue reading Japanese language: My experience