A thought for us, Indians.
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it" – Aristotle.
(Me: That's how it should always be. But for most of those in our part of the globe, "education" is all about mugging up or learning by rote, securing a pass and then getting a job. Education rarely opens our eyes – or rather mind – about unscientific and superstitions beliefs and mindless rituals)
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Mindchow
Adventure is worthwhile in itself.
(Me: yep, as the adage goes, jo darr gaya, who mar gaya)
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Tongue very much in cheek…
Dear Week, I'm so over you. I'm leaving you for your best friend, Weekend, Love (not really), Me.
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From the world of science…
A gel that repairs nerves, may reverse paralysis.
Scientists have developed a new restorative gel which they claim increases nere growth and healing and may help in reversing paralysis. Through a biodegradable implant in combination with the newly-developed guiding regeneration gel (GRG) that increases nerve growth and healing, the functionality of a torn or damaged nerve could ultimately be restored, researchers say.
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Listening to classical music while eating helps you eat less since you tend to mimic the slow pace of the rhythm.
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Dab a dish towel soaked in cold black or green tea to soothe burns.
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Weird world…
Firefighters rescue cop stuck trying to rescue cat.
New York: Firefighters had to rescue an NYPD officer study in a tree after the cop climbed up to try and save a cat in Queens. The FDNY said it received a call at 2.40 pm for a police officer stuck in a tree near a public elementary school in Bayside.
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Mumbai: Medicines worth Rs.41 lakhs turn salt!
.. The driver and cleaner of the truck that carried the medicines made the switch en route from Jaipur to Mumbai.
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Tweet of the day: @neetakolkatkar: after all possible ways to delay going to jail, now sunjay dutt asks for choice of jail. Some are super lucky"
Courtesy: Mumbai Mirror
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Cartoon quip..
1st archeologist: "Look! A gold coin with Tendulkar's face on it!
2nd archeologist: "That's how long he has been playing?!!, WOW"
(Me: a take on some smart marketing guys having come out with a special edition gold coin with the little cricket master's face, and on the way he has been going on, on, on, on……)
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Q: What do you call a bug with manners?
A: A lady bug.
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"Patience is bitter; but its fruit is sweet" – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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