Tongue very much in cheek…
"Honesty is the best policy – when there is money in it" – Mark Twain
(Me: when there isn't, start telling tissues of lies to make tons of it…)
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From the world of medical science…
A new test to spot pancreatic cancer.
15-year-old American develops a faster, cheaper way for early detection.
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate for any cancer, which has remained unchanged for 40-years.
The Maryland 15-year-old Jack Andraka's invention is dipstick paper sensor that detects the level of a protein called mesothelin the urine (or blood) which is a biomarker for pancreatic cancer. It is 168 times faster than the existing, inaccurate method of measuring serum tumour markers, more sensitive and, 15 cents (8 rupees), cheap. It won the $75,000 Grand Jury prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair last year. Jack was invited by Michelle Obama to the state of the union address in Feb.
(Me: A HUGE thumbsup to the boy!)
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A sex 'superbug' more lethal than AIDS…
Doctors are warning of a newly sexually-transmitted superbug which they fear could ultimately prove to be even more deadly than AIDS. The antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhoea – now considered a superbug – was discovered in Japan two years ago. This might be a lot worse than AIDS in the short run because the bacterial is more aggressive and will affect more people quickly.
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Health tips…
People who paint on a regular basis are less anxious, have better self-esteem and are less prone to illness..
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Within two weeks of quitting smoking, your heart attack risk starts to drop and your lung function begins to improve.
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Eating dark chocolate can keep you calm..
Polyphenols found naturally in plants and are basic component of our diet. These compounds have been shown to reduce oxidative stress which is associated with many diseases. In dark chocolate they increase calmness and contentedness.
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Weird world…
Now a bra with gun for self-defence.
New York: The National Rifle Association's annual convention in the US unveiled a bright pink bra with a gun holster. Bumper stickers and ads blare, "A Woman With a Gun Has More Fun"
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Firm offers staff pay rise to get company tattoo.
New York: A real estate agency is offering staff a pay rise in return for them getting a tattoo of the company logo to show their commitment to the firm. So far, 40 staff have taken up their manager's offer.
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Man to an office assistant: "I showed up early for my job interview to show that I'm a man ahead of his time"
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An attendant on a flight nervously announced, "We have 103 passengers aboard and only 40 dinners. Anyone who is kind enough to give up his meal so someone else can eat will receive free drinks for the length of the flight."
Her next announcement came an hour later. "If anyone wants to change his mind, we still have 29 dinners available!"
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Tongue very much in cheek…
"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap" - Napolean Bonaparte
(Me: We Indians know it only too well..lol)
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Short history of medicine…
Doctor: I have an ear ache.
2000 BC: Here, eat this root.
1000 BC: That root is heathen, say this prayer.
1850 AD: That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.
1940 AD: That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.
1985 AD: That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.
2000 AD: That antibiotic is artificial, eat this root!
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How to patao (impress) your boss and get yourself a promotion, according to a recent study.
1) Accountability
2) Efficiency
3) Employees should enter the meeting armed with as much pertinent information as they can find.
4) Staying current – in news, technologies and skill sets pertinent to the industry.
5) They should not over-exert themselves to impress their boss.
(Me: However, Indian employees know the best and most potent weapon to patao (ingratiate yourself and get out-of-town promotions n goodies is CHAMCHAGIRI, apple polishing or buttering up!!)
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Beauty without expression is boring.
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Line Maro
Baby, if you were words on a page, you'd be what they call FINE PRINT.
(Me: wait until marriage to realize the fine print is actually a Niagra of high-decibel words)
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