Stereograms

The lastest thing that has caught my imagination is stereograms. These are the illusions that represent a 3D hidden image in a 2D image. While trying some of the eye excercises for computer profession I came across this. Have been practising this for last 2 days. Its fun.

Blood diamond

One of the very good movies that I have watched in recent times. The story is set in sierra leaon. This is a real life story of that country that touches the heart. The movie is very well directed and some excellent performances by the actors.

The country has large deposits of diamond. There exist no proper government control. Most of the parts of the country is controlled by the rebels who smuggle the diamonds to the neighbouring country and make money. These rebels make use of the poor people of the country for mining and are treated in very inhuman conditions. The story is narrated by a english journalist, who wants to expose the state of the country to the western world; a diamond smuggler and a normal civilian of the country, who by luck discovers a big diamond.

This may sound like a normal movie but I particularly like the way its directed which makes you think, are the diamonds really worth buying. Its coz of you so many people die...

There is a mention of India in the movie. They have mentioned India as the place where the smuggled diamonds are polished and mixed with other diamonds. I couldnt understand why India had to be drawn into all this. India is still a good market for diamonds. Maybe its time we stopped buyin diamonds and also all other precious stones...