Return of the Sith

I think that's the name of the last Star Wars Movie, though I'm not sure. Come to think of it, it is actually the REVENGE of the Sith, this being highlighted of course by a particularly memorable scene in the film.

Not much to describe in an update, really. I've come to realize that the name of the blog, the Thoughts of the Quinity, is remarkably inappropriate given the general character of the posts.
Otherwise, I recently visited Shanghai and a specific friend there for a week. My good friend, Ashmit, an authentic mathematical genius and a devout Indian, has unfortunately been conscripted for the next two years, and will hence constrict himself to Singapore. Shanghai was an interesting experience, the fact being that I have not visited the exalted mainland since circa 1997. (And that was Beijing, in any case). It is a polluted city, the cigarettes cost from 5-10 RMB (the People's Currency), hence equivalent to 6-9 NOK (per pack, of course), the locals are bastards with a sense of humour, the infrastructure is chaotic and worth seeing, the Museum is tedious (unless you're a serious fan of a particular brand of stagnant Chinese art), the property market is BOOOOMING, and the stock market is set to compete amongst the best.

So, a privileged economic center of the world. I visited the People's Square, the People's Road, and all other various People's business. We should have entered the main government offices (complete with the red CCP insignia adorning the entrance), but we ran out of time at the last minute. It probably would have been rather pointless, in any case.

So, I realize Roskilde will be arriving shortly. How many of you are actually going?

I will be traveling to Thailand soon, so if any of you would like cheap narcotics, capital punishment, or Surakit, please remind me.