A tribute to Michael Jackson on his birthday

Michael Jackson would have been 52 today.  He was popular around the world, even here in India.  Today there's a tribute to Michael on India's FOX History & Entertainment channel. 

To do my part, I bring you a video that's clearly a knockoff of Thriller.

A good day for a movie

I've been accustomed to spending Sunday afternoons at my hotel poolside, enjoying the sun and relaxing.  Since my previous visit, the hotel has added new poolside furniture and the chairs now have comfortable mattresses.  Last Sunday's few hours of pool and sun were great.  Sadly, this Sunday is not such a day.  What started out overcast has turned to rain. 

Fortunately, today I'm going with coworkers to see a movie.  It's not Bollywood (Hindi language), but rather in the local Telugu language (Tollywood).  The film is entitled Don Seenu.  I've read it's about a man who wants to become the greatest mafia don ever.  Sound like Scarface?  Well, not quite.  I don't recall much song and dance in Brian De Palma's film, but they seem to be mandatory in Indian cinema. 

Having seen the trailer on YouTube, I'm hopeful that the film will be humorous and enjoyable despite my lack of the local language. 

I've never seen a film in India.  I hope they serve popcorn.

Drainage FAIL

I don't have a good photo of this issue, but let me paint with words.

Drainage is something I take for granted as an American.  I expect that when it rains, the road gets wet, the water moves into the ditches and drains, and I can safely travel along my way.  Here in Hyderabad, I've seen little evidence of provisions being made for proper drainage.  There seems to be little excuse given that it rains heavily several months of the year.

There are places where water six inches or more deep stands blocking or slowing traffic for days at a time.  As modern as some off the buildings here may be, the streets and roads leave a lot to be desired.

For this I declare "Drainage FAIL."

Kent has arrived safely in India, again

I'm here. Flights went great. I'm in the hotel's van from the airport. It's a cool, humid night here. I arrived at 3 AM local time.

Now to check into the hotel, rest, and fight off jetlag.
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New plane

Great news. I'm on a brand new plane! It's so new the flight attendants aren't familiar with the layout yet. It's a Boeing 777. United just started upgrading them with better seating in first and business classes. My seat assignment had changed at the last minute. Now I know why.
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Self-portrait Before Takeoff

One last self-portrait before takeoff from Rochester and the adventure begins. The smile is because I'm in first class for this flight.
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The Clock of Nations at ROC

The Clock of Nations, formerly of Midtown Plaza in Rochester, is now located just past security at the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). I got here just in time for the 6:30 show. It appears to have been restored. I don't recall seeing it work at Midtown.
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