Fight Science

If you are a guy, a lover of Martial arts or simply an inquisitive soul with an interest in human ability this is a "must see" video before you die.

National geography brings together the best of science and the best of Martial Arts to evaluate the myths and legends about the supernatural powers in different styles of fighting. With the help of high tech equipment the scientists evaluate knockout punch, the deadliest kick, the ultimate weapon and many more.

A truly wonderful documentary. The whole series used to be on youtube, but most of it has been taken off due to copyright infringement. But you still might be able to find a few clips if you search by the name "Fight Science"

First impressions of DC

District of Columbia, the capital of USA, my first time there - not impressed

DC as far as my opinion counts is a city of monuments and places of historical interest. Unlike Boston (my benchmark of a great city) everything was far away from each other. It takes ages to move from one place to another and mind you in the middle of the summer this is not a pleasant thing to do.

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington monument, White house, are few places that will be in a first timers check list, but apart from that to cut a long story short, nothing caught my eye (except maybe for the clean subways)

Attractions I supposedly missed - The 1001 museums, Cherry Blossom festival (once an year at the dawn of the Spring) and the rest of the political monuments

The main purpose of the visit was to meet our friends Aruni, Prasad and Malinda, and the relations that I had never met before; Gamini Bappi and his family. Aruni's landlord has two boats, five cars, a chocolate Labrador and a Toshiba Tough-book. Now that's happening. Also a special thanks extends to Malinda our generous and wonderful host, who took every measure to make our stay in DC comfortable. Girls he's single and available.