Weird world…
Judge fines himself...
A judge in the US has fined himself after he accidentally set off his phone's voice dial function in court. Raymond Voet imposed the US $25 punishment on himself after accidentally setting off his phone's voice dial function.
(Me: Kudos!)
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Beer made from elephant dung sells out in minutes.
A brewery has created the beverage using coffee beans that have passed through an elephant's digestive system – and the first batch has sold out in minutes. Japanese maker Sankt Gallen has called it U, Kono Kuro – a play on the Japanese word for 'crap'. A contributor who tasted the beer: "Usually people talk about aftertaste when drinking beer, but with Un, Kono Kuro the word afterglow is much more appropriate"
Man held for carrying snakes on a plane…
Chennai: Customs officials on Wednesday arrested a man at the airport with a suit case containing 5 venomous snakes..
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Doctor tries to kill himself outside CM's residence.
While being interrogated, Dr. Shivshankar Biradar from a village in Latur district (Maharashtra state) said he had tried to take his life as he was disillusioned by the state's failure to tackle the rampant quack racket in his district. He took the step after his countless complaints about the rampant racket to the state and district administration went unheard.
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5 French execs in breast implant scandal on trial…
Hundreds of women who received faulty breast implants gathered on Wednesday in a makeshift courthouse in France for the trial of five executives accused of using cheap industrial silicone to fill tens of thousands of implants.
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From the world of medical science
How can I prevent muscle loss as I age?
To slow or halt or reverse muscle loss with age, eat an alkaline diet, avoid large amounts of acidic foods like bread and meat. Get an adequate amount of vitamin D and get proper levels of folic acid/vitamin B12. Strength training is also beneficial
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A morning walk gives your lungs and blood a rich source of fresh oxygen.
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To tackle the heat and loss of electrolytes through sweat, drink lemonade and coconut water.
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Comments made by friend, Murty Aditham, to one my posts; I am reproducing as many of my other friends might have missed it...
Murty Aditham: Please allow me to dilate on the subject. In the US, there is a criticism levelled against the Indians by the Americans that Indians do not generally do not donate to the charities in the country of their adoption but send large sums of money to their motherland towards construction of temples, Veda patashalas and other religious purposes. Indians, particularly South Indians, settled in US and elsewhere contribute large sums towards construction of temples in the countries of their adoption. But they do not show the same willingness and ardour while contributing to charitable organizations, which render commendable services to the various segments of the society. The other day, a Governor of a State in US expressed his disappointment with the Indian community who approached him for support in construction of a temple in his State affected by a giant storm. I believe the Governor told the Indian community leaders that construction of a temple would only create traffic problems and would not serve the society in which they are living. I am not against construction of temples per se but the Indians should learn to respect the sentiments of the society they are living in and take up more society oriented activities to deflect any criticism that the Indians are self- centered and do not serve the needs of the entire society. Yes, Iyerji is right in saying that NRIs, particularly the rich ones should imbibe the culture of American philanthropy and help more towards social causes. I only disagree with him when he tries to gloss over the many ills in our own country but tries to sharply attack NRIs for alleged omission and commission. I have no objection to NRIs contributing large sums towards construction of temples in their respective native towns in the memory of their parents and others but I have to raise one issue here. There are many ancient temples in every important town and villages and these temples are in a dilapidated state because of the continued neglect and dwindling patronage. Would it not be nice and more appropriate if NRIs and the rich Indians contribute moneys towards restoration of these ancient and historical temples to their old glory than to pour money towards construction of new temples or in already established rich temples like Venkatesawara temple in Tirupati. I sincerely request all NRIs and the Janata here to mull over these issues dispassionately and make a new beginning.
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Fat man to wife: "If you adjust for inflation, the wind-chill factor and dog years, I'm only 6 pounds overweight!"
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Rob: What is ghost-proof bicycle?
Ben: I don't know.
Rob: It is the one with no spooks on the wheels.
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Tongue in cheek..
"Dear math, I'm not therapist, so solve your own problems" – Anonymous..
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"There's no disaster that can't become a blessing,
And no blessing that can't become a disaster" – Richard Bach.
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Gravity always gets me down…
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Line Maro
The only thing your eyes haven't told me is your name.
(Me: Wait till they start speaking..)
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A man walking down a street noticed a small boy trying to reach the doorbell of a house. Even when he jumped up, he couldn't quite reach it. The man decided to help the boy, walked up on the porch and pushed the doorbell. He looked down at the boy, smiled and asked, "What now?"
The boy answered: "Now we run like crazy!"
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