BEING A MOTHER…

After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to
take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She
said, ‘I love you, but I know this other woman loves
you and would love to spend some time with you.’

 

* * *
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit
was my MOTHER, who has been alone for 20 years,
but the demands of my work and my two boys had
made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

* * *
That night I called to invite her to go out for
dinner and a movie.
* * *
‘What’s wrong, aren’t you well,’ she asked?
* * *
My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a
late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign
of bad news.
* * *
‘I thought it would be pleasant to spend some
time with you,’ I responded. ‘Just the two of us.’
She thought about it for a moment, and then said,
‘I would like that very much.’
* * *
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick
her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her
house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous
about our date. She waited in the door. She had curled her hair and was wearing the
dress that she had worn to celebrate her last
birthday on November 19th.
* * *
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an
angel’s. ‘I told my friends that I was going to go
out with my son, and they were impressed,’ she said,
as she got into that new white van. ‘They can’t wait to hear about our date’.
* * *
We went to a restaurant that, although not
elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my
arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat
down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only
read large print. Half way through the entries, I
lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at
me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. ‘It was I
who used to have to read the menu when you were
small,’ she said. ‘Then it’s time that you relax and
let me return the favor,’ I responded.
* * *
During the dinner, we had an agreeable
conversation- -nothing extraordinary but catching up
on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so
much that we missed the movie.
* * *
As we arrived at her house later, she said,
‘I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me
invite you.’ I agreed.
* * *
‘How was your dinner date ?’
asked my wife when I got home.
‘Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined,’
I  answered.
* * *
A few days later, my mother died of a massive
heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t
have a chance to do anything for her.
* * *
Some time later, I received an envelope with a
copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place
mother and I had dined. An attached note said: ‘I
paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I
could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two
plates – one for you and the other for your wife.
You will never know what that night meant for me.
I love you, son.’
* * *
At that moment, I understood the importance of
saying in time: ‘I LOVE YOU’ and to give our loved
ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is
more important than your family. Give them the time
they deserve, because these things cannot be put off
till ‘some other time.’
* * *

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back
to normal after you’ve had a baby….. somebody
doesn’t know that once you’re a mother,
‘normal’ is  history.
* * *

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by
instinct … somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.
* * *

Somebody said being a mother is boring ….
somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver’s permit.
Somebody said if you’re a’good’ mother,
your child will ‘turn out good’….
somebody thinks a child comes with
directions and a guarantee.
* * *

Somebody said you don’t need an education to be a
mother…. somebody never helped a fourth grader
with his math.
* * *

Somebody said you can’t love the second child as
much as you love the first …. somebody doesn’t
have two children.
* * *

Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother
is labor and delivery….
somebody never watched her ‘baby’ get on the bus
for the first day of  kindergarten …
or on a plane headed for military ‘boot camp.’
* * *

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her
child gets married….somebody doesn’t know that
marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a
mother’s heartstrings.
* * *

Somebody said a mother’s job is done when
her last child leaves home….
somebody never had grandchildren.
* * *

Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so
you don’t need to tell her…
somebody isn’t a mother.

This isn’t
just about being a mother; it’s about appreciating
the people in your life while you have them….no
matter who that person is.

 

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Laugh it out

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The world needs more humour like these………….

Not one single swear word in this Jewish Jokes.

• There was a beautiful young woman knocking on my hotel room door all night! I finally had to let her out.
• A car hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says,  “Are you  comfortable?”  The man says “I make a good living”
• I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.
• I’ve been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife ever finds out she’ll kill me!
• What are three words a woman never wants to hear when she’s making love?   “Honey, I’m home!”
• Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won’t be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did.
• We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
• My wife and I went back to the hotel where we spent our wedding night,  only this time I stayed in the bathroom and cried.
• I was just in London – there is a 6-hour time difference. I’m still confused..
• When I go to dinner, I feel sexy. When I go to bed I feel hungry.
• The doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn’t pay his bill, so the doctor gave him another six months.
• The Doctor called Mrs Cohen saying, “Mrs Cohen, your cheque came back.”
• Mrs Cohen answered, “So did my arthritis!”
• Doctor: “You’ll live to be 60!”
• Patient: “I AM 60!”
• Doctor: “See! What did I tell you?”
• A doctor held a stethoscope up to a man’s chest. The man asks, “Doc, how  do I stand?” The doctor answers “That’s what puzzles me!”
• Patient: “I have a ringing in my ears.”
• Doctor: “Don’t answer!”
• A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says, “You’ve been brought here  for drinking.” The drunk says “Okay, let’s get started.”
• Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They’re worth it.
• Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to.
• I wish my brother would learn a trade, so I would know what kind of work he’s out of.
• The Harvard School of Medicine did a study of why Jewish women like Chinese food so much. The study revealed that this is due to the fact that Won Ton spelled backward is Not Now.
• There is a big controversy on the Jewish view of when life begins. In Jewish tradition, the foetus is not considered viable until it graduates from medical school.
• A man called his mother in Florida, “Mum, how are you?” “Not too good,” said the mother. “I’ve been very weak.” The son said, “Why are you so weak?” She said, “Because I haven’t eaten in 38 days.” The son said, “That’s terrible. Why haven’t you eaten in 38 days?” The mother answered “Because I didn’t want my mouth to be filled with food if you should call.”
• A Jewish boy comes home from school and tells his mother he has a part in the play. She asks, “What part is it? The boy says, “I play the part of the Jewish husband.” The mother scowls and says, “Go back and tell the teacher you want a speaking part.”
• Did you hear about the bum who walked up to a Jewish mother on the street and said “Lady, I haven’t eaten in three days.” “Force yourself” she replied.

Roman Cicero’s philosophy is still valid

Cicero’s (106 – 43 BC) philosophy is still valid even today:

Rome’s (of the Roman empire) Cicero’s (106 – 43 BC) philosophy is still valid even today:

1. The poor: work and work,
2. The rich: exploit the poor,
3. The soldier: protects both,
4. The taxpayer: pays for all three,
5. The wanderer: rests for all four,
6. The drunk: drinks for all five,
7. The banker: robs all six,
8. The lawyer: misleads all seven,
9. The doctor: kills all eight,
10. The undertaker: buries all nine,
11. The Politician: lives happily on the account of all ten

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Doc, Doc..who is there?

The Australian Medical Association has weighed in on Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s new health care proposals.

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the

Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had a sort of a gut feeling about it, but the

Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all labouring under a misconception.

Ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted.

Pathologists yelled, “Over my dead body!” while the

Paediatricians said, “Oh, Grow up!”

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the

Radiologists could see right through it.

The Surgeons were fed up with the cuts and decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.

The ENT specialists didn’t swallow it, and just wouldn’t hear of it.

The Pharmacologists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the

Plastic Surgeons said, “This puts a whole new face on the matter….”

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the

Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea.

The Anaesthetists thought the whole idea was a gas, but the

Cardiologists didn’t have the heart to say no.

Dentists started grinding their teeth in anger

In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the arseholes in Canberra

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Children Are Quick

Children Are Quick
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TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America.
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America?
CLASS: Maria.
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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
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TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L’
TEACHER: No, that’s wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
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TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.
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TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
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TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I’m a lot closer to the ground than you are.
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TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with ‘ I. ‘
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie….. Always say, ‘I am.’
MILLIE: All right… ‘I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.’
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TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you  know why his father didn’t punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand….
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TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don’t have to, my Mom is a good cook.
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TEACHER: Clyde, your composition on ‘My Dog’ is exactly the same as your brother’s.. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It’s the same dog.
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TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher

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Ten common habits that damage the kidneys

[From forwardedmails.com]

Kidney disease is one of the costliest illnesses in the world and managing kidney disease is very expensive.

Each year, lots of people die of kidney disease all over the world, and the number of people suffering from chronic renal failure, and need dialysis or kidney transplantation to stay alive keep increasing.

Statistics have it that, worldwide, more than millions patients are waiting for kidney transplants, but only a few thousands will receive transplants because of shortage of suitable organ donors.

Patients usually felt surprised when they are diagnosed of Kidney Failure.

Experts have found the explanation from your daily life habits.

Here are the top habits which lead to your kidney failure:

1. Not emptying your bladder early: Maintaining a full bladder for a long time is a quick way of causing bladder damage. That the urine stays in the bladder for a long time can cause the bacteria breeding in urine to multiply quickly. Once the urine refluxes back to ureter and kidneys, the bacteria can result in kidney infections, then urinary tract infection, and then nephritis, even Uremia.
So, no matter how busy you are, remember to drink a lot of water and urinate regularly. Once you form the habit of holding back urine, it will ultimately damage your kidneys.

2. Not drinking enough water: The main functions of the kidneys are to regulate erythrocyte balances and eliminate metabolic wastes in urine. If we do not drink enough water, the blood will be concentrated and the blood flow to the kidney will not be adequate, thus the function of eliminating toxins in from blood will be impaired.

No ‘BORDER’ disputes here…

Brochure circulated by a 5-Star Chinese Hotel (in China)

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Getting There:
Our representative will make you wait at the airport. The bus to the hotel runs along the lake shore. Soon you will feel pleasure in passing water. You will know that you are getting near the hotel, because you will go round the bend. The manager will await you in the entrance hall. He always tries to have intercourse with all new guests.

The hotel:
This is a family hotel, so children are very welcome. We of course are always pleased to accept adultery. Highly skilled nurses are available in the evenings to put down your children. Guests are invited to conjugate in the bar and expose themselves to others. But please note that ladies are not allowed to have babies in the bar. We organize social games, so no guest is ever left alone to play with them self.

The Restaurant:
Our menus have been carefully chosen to be ordinary and unexciting. At dinner, our quartet will circulate from table to table, and fiddle with you.

Your Room:
Every room has excellent facilities for your private parts. In winter, every room is on heat. Each room has a balcony offering views of outstanding obscenity. You will not be disturbed by traffic noise, since the road between the hotel and the lake is used only by pederasts.

Bed
Your bed has been made in accordance with local tradition. If you have any other ideas please ring for the chambermaid. Please take advantage of her. She will be very pleased to squash your shirts, blouses and underwear. If asked, she will also squeeze your trousers.

Above all:
When you leave us at the end of your holiday, you will have no hope. You will struggle to forget it.”

Be a part of CHANGE

Our great country, choked with corruption, needs change – change of mindset. OUR MINDSET. Be a part of that change.

VOTE TODAY

Your candidate may not win but you would have made a difference. Difference in your mindset. To take the ‘trouble’ of going to the voting booth itself would be a satisfying change.

Did You Vote?

Deepak Rao writes :-

came on Sunday to Kammanahalli from Jal Vayu Towers to vote for the first time in my life, was the fourth in line at my booth in St.Paul’s High School polling station, was done by 7:22am and returned to JVT . Am thankful to you and Cdr.Satpathi for personally emailing me the polling booth info. This time I’d decided come hell or high-water I need to vote at least once and give my usual cynicism a break. Besides, as people say one has no right to complain if one doesn’t vote. The exit polls on TV though are depressing and just when BJP was almost done cleaning up its act, the poll pundits are predicting a clean-out…….. Oh well, if it wasn’t for your post I probably wouldn’t have got off my wide-load behind and decided to vote. How does one get rid of the ink ? I’ve been scratching the finger they inked since yesterday and no amount of washing with soap is getting the ink out…… Do let me know if it can be removed immediately, Sir, its been itching since yesterday…….

Let us go SOLAR

One thing about JVV is that we, the JVVians, are open to debates and discussions. Many times we agree to disagree. That itself is good..like we are ready for a ‘medical checkup’.

Since, JVV with its unique administrative structure of a elected BOM can bring in far reaching improvements not only for the colony but to the society at large, we must go in for alternative energy source like solar.  Not on an individual basis but on a centralised scheme in which we can ‘SELL’ POWER – back to BESCOM.

By installing SOLAR PANELS ON EVERY ROOF TOP.

[see the photo and article here in - 'The Hindu' ]

Read this interesting article in http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/4799-bescom-solar-rooftop-initiative-in-the-offing

Extremely gratifying to note that our suggestion has found some support – JP

 From JVV portal ‘Commonfloor’ discussions

To Cmde Franklin President  BOM, Dear Sir, Understand you had asked Cmde Kamak to investigate the merits for going for Solar power in our colony and in turn he asked me for a report on cost economics and a short study.. I am forwarding the actual details of  1 Mega watt solar power plant project being implemented in PSG Tech Coimbatore, the Engineering college  from where I had passed out. The Prof in charge Dr A Kanadaswamy is my classmate and he is kind enough to share  the project details including cost economics and source of equipment. If need be we can get more details from him. Infact 600 KW equipment is being procured from Bangalore based companies. The electronics like Inverters and Controllers are from Germany procured through local firms. We may go in for a 100KW plant at around 60 Lacs cost if we have money.  The generation cost will be around  Rs 10 per Unit and the investment recovery will be in 4 to 5 years. With best regards, Cdr Ram 105A JVV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subject: [psgtech1969graduates] Solar Power at PSG Dear Friends, This is about Solar Power Generation at PSG:   Ragupathy and myself have convinced our Managing Trustee Mr L Gopalakrishnan to go for Solar Power Generation for PSG Group of Institutions. In the first phase , We have placed order  for 1 MW  panels with Grid connected Inverters (SMA, Germany) as per the following details. i) Solar Semiconductors Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad :  400 KW ii) EMMVEE  Solar Systems Pvt Ltd, Bangalore :  400 KW iii) Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd ,  Bangalore : 200 KW Installation  process is on.  Few panels have already started generating power. Economical Aspects of the Solar Panels:   Cost of 100 KW panel with Inverter :  Rs 60 Lakhs Total power expected from the 100 KW Panel at Coimbatore : 1,56,000 Units per year (Min). It may go up to 1,70,000 Units. The cost of power generated  at the rate of Rs10 per unit :  Rs 15,60,000 ( We are spending about Rs 19 per unit with Diesel Generator) Cost of Total Power generated  for 4 Years :  Rs 62,40,000 We can get back the money within 4 Years . Companies have given Bank Guarentee for 1,56,000 units per year. We already have 2 Nos of 500 KW wind generators installed near Udumalpet.   We are trying to get Govt permission to install 2 more Wind Mills. Within 2 Years we are going to  generate 80 % of our power requirement through Wind and Solar Generators. AK Dr A Kandaswamy Professor and Head, Dept of Biomedical Engineering ( Y 102 ) PSG College of Technology Coimbatore 641 004

wal…KING

Walking is healthy and wealthy

• Human body is made to walk

• Walking 30 minutes a day cuts the rate of people becoming diabetic by more than half and it cuts the risk of people over 60 becoming diabetic by almost 70 %

• Walking cuts the risk of stroke by more than 25 %

• Walking reduces hypertension

• The body has over 100,000 miles of blood vessels

• Those blood vessels are more supple and healthier when we walk

• Walking cuts the risk of cancer as well as diabetes and stroke

• Women who walk have a 20 % lower likelihood of getting breast cancer and a 31 % lower risk of getting colon cancer

• Women with breast cancer who walk regularly can reduce their recurrence rate and their mortality rate by over 50 %

• The human body works better when we walk

• The body resists diseases better when we walk, and the body heals faster when we walk.

• We don’t have to walk a lot

• Thirty minutes a day has a huge impact on our health

• Men who walk thirty minutes a day have a significantly lower level of prostate cancer

• Men who walk regularly have a 60 % lower risk of colon cancer

• For men with prostate cancer, studies have shown that walkers have a 46 % lower mortality rate

• Walking also helps prevent depression, people who walk regularly are more likely to see improvements in their depression.

• In one study, people who walked and took medication scored twice as well in 30 days as the women who only took the medication

• Another study showed that depressed people who walked regularly had a significantly higher level of not being depressed in a year compared to depressed people who did not walk

• The body generates endorphins when we walk

• Endorphins help us feel good

• Walking strengthens the heart

• Walking strengthens bones

• Walking improves the circulatory system

• Walking generates positive neurochemicals

• Healthy eating is important but dieting can trigger negative neurochemicals and can be hard to do

• Walking generates positive neurochemicals

• People look forward to walking and enjoy walking

• Research shows that Fit beats Fat for many people

• Walking half an hour a day has health benefits that exceed the benefits of losing 20 pounds

• When we walk every day, our bodies are healthier and stronger

• A single 30 minute walk can reduce blood pressure by five points for over 20 hours

• Walking reduces the risk of blood clots in your legs

• People who walk regularly have much lower risk of deep vein thrombosis

• People who walk are less likely to catch colds, when people get colds, walkers have a 46 % shorter symptom time from their colds

• Walking improves the health of our blood, as well

• Walking is a good boost of high density cholesterol and people with high levels of HDL are less likely to have heart attacks and stroke

• Walking significantly diminishes the risk of hip fracture, the need for gallstone surgery is 20 to 31 % lower for walkers

• Walking is the right thing to do

• Walking feels good…Walking is Awesome

Seen her somewhere?

Seen her somewhere?

Take a closer look. This is not a photo of somebody you could have seen, it is a PENCIL drawing. Fantastic!? See for more here

JUSTICE CHANDRU

JUSTICE CHANDRU

Hats off to this man who retired as Judge of Madras High Court last week.

A Judge, who- did not want the red capped, silver mace bearing “Dawali” to announce his arrival -  which was seen as a symbol of Power and Authority-  did not want red beacon in his car
-  surrendered a sub-inspector ranked personal security guard

- did not want to be addressed as “My Lord” in courts
- who had disposed off 96,000 cases in 6 years – Many judges did not touch even 50% of this number.
- who had surrendered his official car in the Morning of retirement and travelled in suburban train for going back home
- Did  not accept  any post retirement jobs such as Supreme court judge, Tribunals, Commissions etc.
-  Did not accept farewell and dinner in a star hotel – last occasion any Judge refused a farewell was in 1929.

- One among the first judges to declare his assets to Chief Justice. On the day of retirement once again declared his assets to the Chief Justice.

- at the entrance of his official chamber, a notice was seen ” No deities- No flowers, No one is hungry-No fruits, No one is shivering – No shawls.

Some of his landmark judgements  are
-  Women can become priests in temples
-  there should be common Burial ground irrespect of caste
-   For staging plays, police permission not required
-  there should be community based reservation in noon meal centres.

In the world of Mohantys and Raja Bhaiyas every Indian can be proud of this exceptionally exceptional man who has restored the faith in Judiciary.

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Some facts that we in India must learn from Bali.

Some facts that we in India must learn from Bali.

Bali is a state of Indonesia, a secular country with the biggest Muslim population in the world. But the majority in the state of Bali, over 93 %, are Hindus. Bali is home to 4.22 million Hindus whose ancestors had to flee from other islands of Indonesia, after the great Indonesian Hindu Empire Majapahit was defeated and most of Indonesia was converted to Islam. Here are some interesting facts about Bali that every Indian Hindu must know.

1. Nyepi day, a day of total silence (mauna) once a year, when even the Ngurah Rai International Airport of Denpasar is closed from 6 am to 6 am. No cars, no traffic, no entertainment, no TV. Sit in the house, do contemplation, do prayers. Can we introduce that Nyepi Day in our noisy country?

2. The culture of Bali was begun by the Rishis of India, whose names are no longer taught in the schools of India but which are common in the schools of Bali—Markandeya, Bharadwaja, Agastya – the names we hear in the Puranas but they are part of the way the history of Bali is taught in the schools of Bali. How many Rishis can you name? Do you remember any one of the 402 names of the Rishis and Rishikas (female Rishis) from the Rig Veda (the most ancient and most sacred text of Hinduism), which are our ancestors and the forming fathers of our religion – Vaidika Sanatana Dharma?

3. The national Balinese dress for both, men and women, girls and boys, is Dhoti. No one can enter a temple without wearing a Dhoti. Except in some parts of South India, Dhoti is laughed at in India today. Why are we so ashamed of our heritage? Even most Indian priests change their dress after they are finished with the worship because they feel ashamed in a Dhoti??

4. The social, economic and political system of Bali is based on the principle of tri-hita-karana…three benevolent, beneficent principles— that every human being has three aspects …the duty, the relationship that we have with God [Parahyangan]; the relationship that we have with human beings [Pawongan]; and the relationship that we have with nature [Palemahan] and these are the three principles on which the entire culture of Bali is built. This was all established by the Rishis whose names are just about forgotten in India which are taught in the schools of Bali.

5. Trikala Sandhya (Sun worship three times a day) is practiced in every Balinese school. The Gayatri Mantra is recited by every Balinese school child three times a day. Many of the local radio stations also relay Trikala Sandhya three times a day. Can we even think of introducing something like this to our schools in India? How many Indian Hindus are aware of their duty of Trikala Sandhya? It is as central to our religion as the 5 times Namaz is to Islam, yet?

6. In the year 1011 AD, at a place which is now known as Purasamantiga… there was the first interreligious conference of three religions: Shaiva Agama, Bauddha Agama and Baliyaga, the traditional pre-Buddhist, pre-Hindu, Balinese religion. The scholars and the leaders sat down and worked out a system by which the three religions should work together and exchange forms with each other and that is the religion of Bali today.

7. In Bali every priest is paid by the government. Despite the fact that Indonesia is a secular country with the biggest Muslim population in the world, the priest of every religion is paid by the government so every religion is supported by the government. That is the Indonesian form of secularism. Can we even think of this in India?

8. The national motto of Indonesia “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. One is many, many is one.” is inspired by an Indonesian Hindu scripture Sutasoma Kakavin. The complete quotation is as follows – “It is said that the well known Buddha and Shiva are two different substances; they are indeed different, yet how is it possible to recognize their difference in a glance, since the truth of Buddha and the truth of Shiva are one? They may be different, but they are of the same kind, as there is no duality in truth.” Why can’t we have “Ekam Sad Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” (The truth is one, but the wise express it in various ways – Rig Veda) as our national motto?

9. Bali is one of the world’s most prominent rice growers. Every farm has a temple dedicated to Shri Devi and Bhu Devi (Lakmi the Goddess of wealth and mother earth – the two divinities that stand on the either of side of Tirupati Bala ji in India). No farmer will perform his agricultural duties without first making offerings to Shri Devi and Bhu Devi. That is called culture, that SubakSystem. The agricultural and water irrigation plan for the entire country was charted in the 9th Century. The priests of a particular water temple still control this irrigation plan. And some World Bank or United Nations scientist did a computer model that would be ideal for Bali. And when they brought the model the Balinese said ‘we have been practicing this since the 9th century. What are you bringing here?’ And I don’t know how many million dollars these WTO, these World Bank people, United Nations people, spent on creating that chart which was already created in the 9th century without any computers…. and that Subak System still continues. Such systems were in place in various parts of the country. Its remnants are still visible here in India. I have visited areas where there is no water for miles due to drought, yet the well at the local temple still provides fresh water.

10. In Bali Hindus still don’t read a printed book when they perform Puja (worship). They read from a Lontar, which have traditionally been scripted by hand on palm leaf. When they recite the Ramayana Kakavin…where the book is kept, worship will be performed. There is a special ritual of lifting the sacred book, carrying it in a procession, bringing [it] to a special place, doing the bhumi puja, worshipping the ground there and consecrating the ground, then placing the book there. Then the priest will sit and recite the Ramayana.

When I was called to Bali it was to teach and preach the Vedic teachings. But I came back with a humble realization that I have to learn more from Bali than I can actually teach them.

Facts according to Swami Veda Bharati, a great master of meditation from the Himalayan Tradition.

From

http://www.ahymsin.org/docs2/News/1301Jan/03.html

If Men got pregnant…

When you were pregnant, did you ever catch yourself saying “you will never understand” or “I wish you could be in my shoes for a day!”. I am sure you did! At the end of the day; no man will ever get it. I believe that females are the stronger sex. I could go on about it forever, but think about it yourself; time of the month, breastfeeding, pregnancy, labour & delivery, waxing, hair treatments. I remember a funny magnet I saw when I was younger. It was something like this… “Have you ever noticed that all of women’s problems start with “MEN”??: MENstruation, MENstrual cramps, MENopause, MENtal anxiety, MENtal breakdowns, GUYnecologist, HISterectomy. I know the spelling on the last 2 is completely off, but it’s still funny!

Now back to the purpose of this blog; a bit of laughter imagining life if Men were the ones who got pregnant…

* If Men Got Pregnant… Maternity leave would last two years….with full pay.

* If Men Got Pregnant… There would be a cure for stretch marks.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Natural childbirth would become obsolete.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Morning sickness would rank as the nation’s #1 health problem.

* If Men Got Pregnant… All methods of birth control would be 100% effective.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Children would be kept in the hospital until toilet trained.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Men would be eager to talk about commitment.

* If Men Got Pregnant… They wouldn’t think twins were so cute.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Sons would have to be home from dates by 10:00 PM.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Briefcases would be used as diaper bags.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Paternity suits would be a fashion line of clothes.

* If Men Got Pregnant… They’d stay in bed during the entire pregnancy.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Restaurants would include ice cream and pickles as main entrees.

* If Men Got Pregnant… They’d have to stop saying, “I’m afraid I’ll drop him”.

* If Men Got Pregnant… Women would rule the world.

I know, I know… a little ridiculous. And men could never handle the emotional, physical and mental toll pregnancy and child birth can take on you. But it would be nice if they could do it for half of the time right? Got anymore to add to the list?

[cut and pasted from - http://socialstork.com/blog/men-pregnant/ ]

Sab Ko Maloom hai, meh sharabi nahi….

It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can’t remember if it’s the thirteenth or the fourteenth. - George Burns

A woman drove me to drink and I never even had the courtesy to thank her. - W.C. Fields

I envy people who drink – at least they know what to blame everything on. ~Oscar Levant

I only take a drink on two occasions – when I’m thirsty and when I’m not.  ~Brendan Behan

Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy!  ~Frank Sinatra

I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.~Winston Churchill

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.  -Kinky Friedman

Dear Alcohol, we had a deal, you were going to make me funnier, sexier, more intelligent and a better dancer. I saw the video, we need to talk.  -Anonymous

I used to think drinking was bad for me. So I gave up thinking.  -Anonymous

I would date you, but my heart already belongs to Johnny Walker.  - Anonymous

Sometimes I drink water to surprise my liver. -Anonymous

You look like I need another drink!  -Anonymous

Alcohol does not solve problems, but then again, neither does milk. -

Anonymous

I say NO to alcohol, but it just doesn’t listen!

WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS?

WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS?

A drunk man who smelled of beer sat down on a subway next to a priest.
The man’s tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket.

He opened his newspaper and began reading.

After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked, “Say Father, what causes arthritis?”

The priest replies, “My Son, it’s caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath.”

The drunk muttered in response,”Well, I’ll be damned”, then returned to his paper.

The priest, thinking about what he had said,nudged the man and apologized.”I’m very sorry. I didn’t mean to come on so strong.How long have you had arthritis?”

The drunk answered, “I don’t have it, Father.I was just reading here that the Pope does.”

MORAL: Make sure you understand the question before offering the answer.

‘UDDA’ surprise!?

Here is an interesting piece from Apartment Adda

Dear ADDA User,

Door Delivery is a way of your Life now. Right from the Morning Milk Packet, to the Gas Cylinder, to the Pizza, and now your Shoes too, get Delivered right to your Doors.

But there is one major Problem in this.

It is the “Door”.

You need to Answer that Door to take the Delivery!

When you are out with Family, you are wondering which Door Delivery may be going RETURN, again.  And when you are at home, you can’t watch that Game undisturbed, or lose yourself in the heart-wrenching moment of the saans bahu soap, or have a much deserved siesta at peace!

You are a Slave to your Door Bell.

No More.

The ADDA Tube has been launched today to ease your pain!

What is ADDA Tube?

You are used to getting Emails, Facebook status updates, Twitter Streams, Maintenance Bills ( thanks to ApartmentADDA of course ) – all delivered to your smartphone, laptop or tablet through the DSL Lines or Fiber optic cable or 3G Internet. None of them wait for you to Open a Door for them.

Have you ever imagined – if you can get your daily milk packets, tomatoes, bread, eggs, newspapers, couriers delivered right INTO your home, without you having to Open a Door for them?

Well - ADDA Tube – is the answer.

Once you sign up for this package, our technicians will descend on your Apartment Complex and will wire your Apartment Complex with ADDA Tubes right into your house from the Security Gate.

How does it work?

You need to authorize the service providers ( your milkman  for instance ) who will use ADDA Tube to your door. All he has to do is to just punch in your door number and the ADDA Tube Portal door will open and he drops it in.

It’s an open and shut case for him.

Our Routing algorithm – Apartment Door Delivery Algorithm ( ADDA )  then takes over, and makes sure your Milk gets delivered right into your home – guaranteed – with no spills or kills within the next 2 minutes.

You need not even get out of your cosy couch or bed, to open the door. Our Mobile Apps will soon have a facility to order anything you would want – in partnership with the top E-Commerce Companies in India – and will get delivered right into your home.

What’s better, for a revolutionary product, the installation is very affordable! Depending on the distance of your Flat from the Security Gate, the Price varies from Rs.29,999 to Rs. 39,999 only!

[Since this was posted on their portal aparmentadda.com  on 1/4/2013, hope it is NOT a April Fool message]

Spot the grasshopper

pix by Wg Cdr JP

Can you spot the grasshopper?

Subra MANY an ANDA

Subra MANY an ANDA

My name is K.Rangu

I wanted to be the Kingu

 

I thought, I am the bestu

Better than the restu.

 

I met a Tailor

And also a weaver

 

Who made clothes lighter than air

That is what they said.

 

If you cant, you are dead

That is what I said.

 

They said

Your dress is ready, your Majesty.

 

They clad me in that

And I felt very light

 

I went out in the street

And all said that my dress is the best.

 

But many wise guys said

King the dude is Nude.

 

Keep smiling.  Cheers.

Swamy Subramanyananda.

[ a JVVian whose poems are for light hearted. Keep it up SUBRA...- JP]

Let us learn from JAPAN

Read this beautiful Information about Japan

 

1 – Did you know that Japanese children clean their schools every day for a quarter of an hour with teachers, which… led to the emergence of a Japanese generation who is modest and keen on cleanliness.

2 – Did you know that any Japanese citizen who has a dog must carry bag and special bags to pick up dog droppings. Hygiene and their eagerness to address cleanliness is part of Japanese ethics.

3 – Did you know that hygiene worker in Japan is called “health engineer” and can command salary of USD 5000 to 8000 per month, and a cleaner is subjected to written and oral tests!!

4 – Did you know that Japan does not have any natural resources, and they are exposed to hundreds of earthquakes a year but do not prevent her from becoming the second largest economy in the world? -

5 – Did you know that Hiroshima returned to what it was economically vibrant before the fall of the atomic bomb in just ten years?

6 – Did you know that Japan prevents the use of mobile in trains, restaurants and indoor?

7 – Did you know that in Japan students from the first to sixth primary year must learn ethics in dealing with people ?

8 – Did you know that the Japanese even though one of the richest people in the world but they do not have servants. The parents are responsible for the house and children ?

9 – Did you know that there is no examination from the first to the third primary level; because the goal of education is to instill concepts and character building, not just examination and indoctrination?

10 – Did you know that if you go to a buffet restaurant in Japan you will notice people only eat as much as they need without any waste. No wasteful food.

11 – Did you know that the rate of delayed trains in Japan is about 7 seconds per year? They appreciate the value of time, very punctual to minutes and seconds.

12 -. Did you know that children in schools brush their teeth (sterile) and clean their teeth after a meal at school; They maintain their health from an early age?

13 – Did you know that students take half an hour to finish their meals to ensure right digestion When asked about this concern, they said: These students are the future of Japan?

[recd as a fwd email]

A world without Engineers

Being a ‘double engineer’ – both mechanical and aeronautical, it is my privilege to BOAST  about engineers – Wg Cdr JP

 To all who happened to spend 4 to 5 years in a place called an engineering college………….

You can be a Doctor and save lives…

You can be a Lawyer and defend lives…

You can be a Soldier and protect lives…

But why to play with others’ lives???

So we simply became engineers to brighten others lives

World without Engineers:

Without Electronics Engineers

 

Without Mechanical Engineers

Without Civil Engineers

 

Without Communication Engineers

 

Without Computer Engineers

 

Without Aeronautical Engineers

 

And…… the ultimate one!!!!!!!!!!…..

Without Electrical Engineers

 

CHEERS TO ALL ENGINEERS……

[recd as a fwd email]

Attitude matters

[recd as a fwd email]

NEVER share your secrets with ANYONE…
This can be self-destructive.

NEVER tell your problems to ANYONE…
20% don’t care, and
80% are glad that you have them !!

==========

Life is similar to Boxing game..
Defeat is NOT declared when you fall down;
It is declared when you refuse to ‘Get Up’!
—————-
Sometimes WRONG persons teach RIGHT LESSONS

 __________________

Everything is valuable only at 2 times:
1. Before getting it; and
2. After losing it !!

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Two things bring happiness & success in life:
1. The way you MANAGE when you have nothing, and
2. The way you BEHAVE when you have everything !

 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Two places are MOST VALUABLE in the world:
1. The NICEST place is to be in someone’s Thoughts, and
2. The SAFEST place is to be in someone’s Prayers.

 *********************

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone
is to beat him at politeness.
“”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”
Keep your face to the Sun,
And you will not see the shadow!

 ””””””””””””’

A Deaf child says: “For all of you, I am deaf;
But for me, all of you are dumb…”
Moral: Life differs in each perspective. Live the way you want to.

 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Attitude at its best:
My BACK is not a VOICE MAIL..
Kindly say on my FACE.

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ego is the only requirement to destroy any relationship.
Be a bigger person; skip the “E”, and let it “go”..!!
+++++++++++++++
One good thing about Egoists:
They don’t talk about other people!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you know why God didn’t give us the gift to read
others’ minds?
So that,
We could have the chance to “TRUST”,
And privilege to be “TRUSTED”!

As long as we don’t forgive people who have hurt us,
They occupy a RENT-FREE SPACE IN OUR MIND

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We have solutions to all the problems,
When they are not ours !!!
+++++++++++
I asked God: “If everything is already written in
Destiny, then WHY should I pray?”
God smiled and said: “I have also written- CONDITIONS APPLY…”!!!
—————
Empty pockets teach millions of things in life…
But full pockets spoil us in million ways !!!

 ……………………..

Getting angry is punishing yourself for the mistakes of others!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trust is like a STICKER.
Once it is removed, it may stick again,
But NOT as strong as it holds when you first applied it..!
Always take care of relations.

_____________

Everything about the future is uncertain,
But one thing is sure:
God has already arranged all our tomorrows…
We just have to TRUST HIM TODAY !!

 ++++++++++++++

NEVER win people with Arguments, rather defeat with your Smile!
Because people who always wish to Argue with you,
cannot bear your Silence !!!
***************
The search for happiness is one of the main source of
unhappiness.

 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Diplomacy is an art of telling people to go to hell in
such a way that
they tend to ask you for directions..!!

 ##############

If a drop of water falls on a Lake, its identity is lost;
If it falls on Lotus leaf, it shines like a Pearl.
Drop is the same; but the company matters.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@

Our HOPES should be like Hair & Nails.
No matter how many times they get cut,
But they never stop growing.

 ||||||||||||||||||

If you walk the way guided by humans, you will find hopeless end;
& if you walk the way guided by God, you will find endless hope.

 {{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}

Memories are always special…
Sometimes we laugh by remembering the days we cried;
And we cry by remembering the days we laughed…!!!
That’s Life!

 ————

Sea is common for all…
Some take pearls,
Some take fishes,
Some come out just with just wet legs!
World is common to all; what we get, is what we try for!

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Life is very complicated…

When you have standards, people call it ATTITUDE;
When you are simple, people try to CHEAT you; &
When you cheat others, people call you SMART!

 ?????????????

To smile without condition,
To walk without intention,
To give without reason, &
To care without expectation,
Are the beauties of any Relation!

 <><><><><><><><>

All communication problems are because
We don’t listen to understand;
We listen to reply…!!!

………………….

Tell your friends and make our country a better place to live

1. If you see children Begging anywhere in INDIA , please contact:
“RED SOCIETY” at 9940217816. They will help the children for their studies. 

2.Where you can search for any BLOOD GROUP, you will get thousand’s of donor address. http://www.friendstosupport.org/ 

3. Engineering Students can register in http://www.campuscouncil.com/ to attend Off Campus for 40 Companies. 

4. Free Education and Free hostel for Handicapped/Physically Challenged children. Contact:- 9842062501 & 9894067506.

5. If anyone met with fire accident or people born with problems in their ear, nose and mouth can get free PLASTIC SURGERY done by Kodaikanal PASAM Hospital . From 23rd March to 4th April by German Doctors.

Everything is free. Contact : 045420-240668,245732
“Helping Hands are Better than Praying Lips” 

6. If you find any important documents like Driving license, Ration card, Passport, Bank Pass Book, etc., missed by someone, simply put them into any near by Post Boxes. They will automatically reach the owner and Fine will be collected from them. 

7. By the next 10 months, our earth will become 4 degrees hotter than what it is now. Our Himalayan glaciers are melting at rapid rate. So let all of us lend our hands to fight GLOBAL WARMING.

-Plant more Trees.
-Don’t waste Water & Electricity.
-Don’t use or burn Plastics 

8. It costs 38 Trillion dollars to create OXYGEN for 6 months for all Human beings on earth. “TREES DO IT FOR FREE” .”Respect them and Save them” 

9. Special phone number for Eye bank and Eye donation: 04428281919 and 04428271616 (Sankara Nethralaya Eye Bank). For More information about how to donate eyes plz visit these sites. http://ruraleye.org/ 

10. Heart Surgery free of cost for children (0-10 yr) Sri Valli Baba Institute Banglore. Contact : 9916737471 

11. Medicine for Blood Cancer!!!!

‘Imitinef Mercilet’ is a medicine which cures blood cancer. Its available free of cost at “Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai”. Create Awareness. It might help someone.
Cancer Institute in Adyar, Chennai
Category: Cancer
Address: East Canal Bank Road , Gandhi Nagar Adyar

Chennai -600020 Landmark: Near Michael School
Phone: 044-24910754 044-24910754 , 044-24911526 044-24911526 , 044-22350241 044-22350241 

12. Please CHECK WASTAGE OF FOOD

To add to this helpful info, Sir, if anyone sees smuggling of cattle/even transportation in an LCV/Truck, they need to contact Akhila Karnataka Prani Daya Sangha ;+(91)-9341626601 | 9341626602 [info given by Deepak Rao -JVV]

If you have a function/party at your home in India and food gets wasted, don’t hesitate to call 1098 (only in India ) – Its not a Joke, This is the number of Child helpline. They will come and collect the food. Please circulate this message which can help feed many children.

AND LETS TRY TO HELP INDIA BE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN

[Recd as a fwd email]

‘Brainy’ Facts

If you saw $20 laying on the sidewalk chances are you would pick it up. Money is a tool and so is knowledge, knowing more cool facts to impress your friends will never hurt. Today we gathered sixty fascinating facts that will, hopefully, blow you mind. If you find any of the facts sound like bs, then feel free to use Google. We hope the following facts will entice you to learn more and expand your knowledge.

1. It would take more than 1000 years to watch every video currently on YouTube.

2. Hippopotamus milk is pink.

3. The first person you think of in the morning, is either the cause of your happiness, or the cause of your pain

4. You have always wanted to meet yourself and see yourself from someone else’s point of view.

5. IKEA stores are designed like a maze in order to prevent customers from leaving.

6. ”Snow White and The 7 Dwarfs” was actually based upon cocaine the 7 dwarfs were each side effects from the drug.

7. Beer contains all 13 essential nutrients of life.

8. Having positive thoughts increases your brain’s ability to make better decisions.

9. Music is able to repair brain damage as well as return lost memories.

10. Ignorant people are more likely to believe they are brilliant, while intelligent people are more likely to underestimate themselves.

11. If you Google the words “zerg rush”, Google will eat the search page.

12. The ‘butterflies’ you get in your stomach when you see someone you like, is actually a stress response caused by adrenaline.

13. Cuddling will literally put a woman into a peaceful state of mind. It can even reduce the stress and strengthen her heart.

14. People born between (1995-1999) have lived in two decades, two centuries, & two millenniums, and they’re not even 18 yet.

15. When a drunk person is talking, 75% of whatever he/she says is true.

16. Your Twitter picture by default is an egg because we are all babies of the Twitter Bird.

17. Singing helps reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. It increases oxygen to your lungs and helps better posture

18. Due to increased brain activity, people with higher intelligence tend to have a harder time falling asleep at night!

19. The average woman smiles 62 times a day. The average man smiles only 8 times.

20. The growth of cancer cells can be slowed down by smoking “marijuana.’

21. Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow a film down so you could see his moves.

22. Smelling bananas and/or green apples [smelling, not eating] can help you lose weight.

23. Psychologists say a crush only lasts for 4 months – when feelings last longer, you’re considered to be “in love”

24. The more attracted you are to someone, the easier it is for them to make you laugh.

25. 87% people type things into Google to see if they spelled them correctly!

26. iPod! upside down is still iPod!

27. When you wake up around 2-3 A.M. without any reason, there’s an 85% chance that someone is staring at you.

28. According to psychological facts, the inability to fall asleep at night means you’re awake in someone’s dream.

29. Studies show that children who are better liars tend to become more successful as adults.

30. According to some old myths, birth marks are where you were killed in your last life!

31. Sharks’ are the only animals that never get sick. They are even immune to every known disease including cancer.

32. When two people talks about their hate towards another person, it brings them closer!

33. The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.” uses every letter of the alphabet.

34. Think of a number. Double it. Add six. Half it. Take away the number you started with. Your answer = 3!

35. Humor is associated with being smart and honest. Which is why most women are more attracted to men who have a good sense of humor.

36. 91% people feel uncomfortable when the TV volume is an odd number.

37. Daytime naps improve memory; and also cut the risk of heart disease.

38. If you electrically shock a person’s brain, their math skills can greatly improve for about six months!

39. The best person in your life is the one who comes first in your mind after reading this sentence.

40. When a person cries, and the first drop of tears comes from the right eye, It’s happiness. If it’s from the left, It’s pain.

41. When a person is in love, their brain ignores the person’s flaws and makes it difficult for them to leave a person who causes them pain.

42. Over 90% people make their important decisions of the day while taking shower!

43. It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then forget where they hid them.

44. Today is the oldest you have ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be!

45. The wedding ring goes on the left ring finger. Because it is the only finger with a vein that connects to a ‘heart’!

46. Music’ has the ability to repair brain damage as well as return lost memories!

47. Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar made so much money, he spent $2,500 every month just on rubber bands to bundle up his stacks of cash!

48. According to studies, Brunettes make better friends and wives!

49. The word ”bed” is shaped like an actual bed!

50. The University of Florida has an emergency plan in case of a sudden “Zombie” attack!

51. Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.

52. Chocolate lowers cholesterol, relieves stress, strengthens the immune & reduces anxiety.

53. There’s over 1200 Billionaires in the world.

54. Your brain is more active when you’re dreaming than it is when you’re awake.

55. Before the “eraser” was invented, bread was used to remove pencil marks.

56. The right ear is more efficient for listening to speech, while the left ear is better at listening to music.

57. The United States has spent over $990 Billion Dollars on the ‘war’ with Iraq. This is enough to wipe out world poverty for 10 years.

58. 90% of people never noticed that, after Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says “W T F.”

59. Heath Ledger lived alone in a hotel room for a month to prepare for his role as the Joker, formulating the characters voice and personality.

60. Forgetting is key to a healthy mind: Letting go of memories supports a sound state of mind, a sharp intellect and a superior recall.

[from a fwd email]

Elec Roll

10/02/13

Cdr Satpathi BB  of C 390, writes:

Electoral Roll for JVV flats 138 to 297 is on display for the next 4 days at Shopping Complex Notice Board.

Pl check if names of adults are correct against your House.

If names are missing or names of those not residing at that premises are noted pl intimate {or drop your House no  with comments in DROP BOX).

If you have not received Voter Card pl drop a chit with details in the  DROP BOX.

Live in ‘Royal’ Style…..

[All the images are from the net and sent to me as a fwd email]

See the arch at the bottom – water bed?

did you notice the car?

..beautiful ‘stairs’?

Where are the ‘birds’?

Laughing…

“Laughing at your own mistakes can lengthen your life.”~ Shakespeare.

“Laughing at your wife’s mistakes  can shorten your life.”~ Shakespeare’s wife!

Pity the poor man…

[recd as a fwd email]

Different Phases of a man:
After engagement: Superman
After Marriage: Gentleman
After 10 years: Watchman
After 20 years: Doberman
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— –

There is only one perfect child in the world and every Mother has it.
There is only one perfect wife in the world and every Neighbor has it.
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— –

Prospective husband:
Do you have a book called “Man, The Master of Women”?
Sales girl: The fiction department is on the other side, sir.
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

 The world’s thinnest book has only one word written in it: “Everything” ; and the book is titled: “What Women Want!”
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

A man who surrenders when he’s WRONG, is HONEST.
A man who surrenders when he’s NOT SURE, is WISE.
A man who surrenders when he’s RIGHT, is a HUSBAND
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

Girlfriends are like CHOCOLATES, taste good anytime.
Lovers are like PIZZAS, Hot and spicy, eaten frequently.
Husbands are like Dal RICE, eaten when there`s no choice
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

Man receives telegram: Wife dead – should be buried or Cremated?
Man: Don’t take any chances. Burn the body and bury the ash.
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —
Q: Why dogs don’t marry?
A: Because they are already leading a dog’s life!
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

Fact of life:

One woman brings you into this world crying & the other ensures you continue to do so for the rest of your Life!
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —
Q: Why doesn’t law permit a man to marry a second Woman?
A: Because as per law you cannot be punished twice for the Same offence
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

Man: I want a divorce. My wife hasn’t spoken to me in six months.
Lawyer: Better think it over. Wives like that are hard to get!
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —

The bride, upon her engagement, went to her mother & said, “I’ve found a man just like father!”
Mother replied, “So what do you want from me, sympathy?”

Kuru Genesis

Kuru Genesis

Sad and sudden demise of Cdr MP Bopiah

It is with a deep sense of shock, dismay, distress and sadness we learnt about the passing away of Cdr MP Bopiah due to reaction of some medicines.

Cdr Bopiah, Manda to friends, was always a cheerful and jovial person with full of wit and wisdom. He was straight forward and ready to help anyone at any time.

I remember the days when we used to play Golf at the ASC Club, his visits to Coonoor for mainly attending the Lawrence School founder’s day, the outdoor chats we would have in front of Capt.Culas’s flat etc etc.

It was only on his and his gracious lady wife Mrs.Sumathi’s advise, based on their experience, we made a trip to Srilanka.

Tears blur my vision to proceed further.

Along with my wife Tara, we convey our deepest condolences to Mrs.Sumathi Bopiah and family.

May Manda’s soul RIP.

A portal for JVV ?

A beautiful colony like ours with 540 flats and 100% educated residents definitely needs a portal or call it [in the more fashionable way], a website.

We have a good system of running the affairs(?) of the ‘society’ – comprising people from all parts of this incredible country by the annually elected Board of Managers called ‘sweetly’ as BOM. Mind you, these elected reps, from among the volunteers, do us a free favour. Though at times, some of the ‘KEY’ members like the President, Vice President, Secretary and treasurer have taken more “INTREST” than required and put self before society, by and large, it has been a smooth ride.

Whatever may be our cribs and complaints, let us not forget that every BOM, ever since the inception of JVV in the late 1980s, have brought in a lot of improvements and to a great extent, the harmonious atmosphere of JVV is the envy of many of our neighbours. Full credit should go to all BOMs, past and present.

To run a colony that is spread over an area of 20 acres, the administration needs an efficient and failsafe communication mechanism. This is where, in this age and time of internet and mobile phones, the need to have a website/portal becomes important

While there are many ‘commercial companies’ like ApartmentADDA and Commonfloor who offer ‘FREE’ service, they are dependent on the ads they run in, in our portals and commonly sent emails. At times these ads are highly annoying to say the least. But sometimes, there are some useful info also like residents’ detais, AGM reports etc etc.

Fortunately, both the above mentioned companies give ‘complete control’ to the ‘appointed moderators’ like the President and Secretary who can ‘streamline’ what appears as notices, discussions, cribs and complaints. But then this requires CONSTANT monitoring and considerable efforts from the concerned. Even, a well briefed Estate Manager can carryout this task.

But though this free service may offer some ‘readymade’ solution and solace, there is nothing like our OWN portal/website. Like, what do we prefer, cable TV or Dish? Either we lump what they offer or choose to be the bosses of our own future and fate.

Incidentally, ADDA also offers free service like Commonfloor. The BOM has executed a ‘bond’ [contract] with CF and I am not sure whether that is still operational and binding.

Let us make JVV the best in Bangalore and beyond!

Justice Verma Report

The much awaited report of Justice JS Verma committee is out and public. The report with Gandhiji’s quotes as introduction is a must read for every Indian who feels that we need to be fair to the FAIR gender and accept the fact that women are equal to men. With deep respect to all women, I am giving the complete report in the pdf format – Wg Cdr JP

pix – from THE HINDU

INTRODUCTION

“Woman is the companion of man, gifted with equal mental capacities. She has the right to participate in the minutest details in the activities of man, and she has an equal right of  freedom and liberty with him. She is entitled to a supreme place in her own sphere of activity as man is in his. This ought to be the natural condition of things and not as a result only of learning to read and write. By sheer force of a vicious custom,even the most ignorant and worthless men have been enjoying a superiority over woman which they do not deserve and ought not to have. Many of our movements stop half way because of the condition of our women.”

 Mahatma Gandhi

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What makes nations great? …….

A must read for all – recd as a fwd email

What makes nations great?

By

Maj Gen Mrinal Suman

As India celebrates 62 years of Independence, one wonders as to what makes nations great. Why is the US an undisputed world power? Why has Britain remained undefeated for centuries? Why has India succumbed to foreign rule so often? Why is India still struggling with internal dissensions and fissiparous forces? What does India lack?

A chance meeting with a British army veteran in a train from Edinburgh to London proved highly revealing. According to him the secret of British success lies in the public support and respect extended to the soldiers. “Soldiers’ loyalty to the nation and readiness for the supreme sacrifice are driven less by material considerations and more by an overwhelming urge to earn love and respect of their countrymen. A grateful nation’s recognition of their contribution to national security acts as the strongest motivator,” he declared.

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder..

What looks like 50 steel bars cut by laser and propped in an open ground, when looked from a particular angle turns to be a fantastic piece of art.

Artist Marco Cinafanelli utilized 50 steel bars to produce this stunning tribute to Nelson Mandela. 50 years ago, the South African President and freedom fighter was arrested by apartheid police. Cinafanelli’s sculpture is brilliant commemoration of both the man and his struggle.

see more here – >  Tribute To Nelson Mandela Out Of Prison Bars. 

[from the net]

….. beautiful JVV

Krishnamurthy comments on JVV pics

Beautiful pictures, I used to live there 1991 -1997 and still own a flat there. Now I live in US but I always visit JVV at least once every 2 years.

It always amazes me how beautiful JVV is! Keep up the gook work and post more pictures!

Rama Singh

I miss staying at this beautiful, secured and disciplined place. I was staying here for almost 2 years in B-162 and had a wonderful time with lot of learning from the senior citizens around. The passion with which the BOM and all members are working is mesmerizing.

Do ‘Confuciused’ and not confused

Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher.Confucius’ philosophy focused on issues of morality, both from a personal as well as a governmental perspective. Confucius taught concerning the correctness of social relationships, justice and equality. His teachings became very prominent in China.Below are 9 Powerful Life Lessons based on the philosophy of Confucius.   1. Just Keep Going “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” If you keep going down the right path, you will eventually get to your intended destination. The hard work is being consistent; anybody can do right for a day. The person who succeeds is the person who stays committed despite the circumstances. 2. Your Friends Matter “Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.” Your friends are a prophecy of your future; where they are is where you’re headed. It would serve you well to find friends who are going where you want to go. 3. Good Things Come With a Price “It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.” This explains a lot! It’s easy to hate, it’s easy to be negative, it’s easy to make excuses. It is love, forgiveness, and greatness that require a great heart, a great mind, and a great effort. 4. Sharpen Your Tools First “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” Confucius said, “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” Whatever you are called to do, if you are to succeed, you must first be prepared. 5. To be Wronged is Nothing “To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.” Don’t sweat the small stuff; to be wronged is no great offense. Don’t let the wrongdoing of others ruin your day. Don’t let they’re negativity occupy your thoughts. To be wronged is nothing! 6. Consider the Consequences “When anger rises, think of the consequences.” Solomon said, “He that is slow to anger is greater than the mighty.” Always remember to keep your temper in check and to consider the consequences. 7. Make Adjustments “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” If its looking like you’re not going to make your goals this year, now would be a good time to adjust your plan. Don’t accept failure as an option, adjust your sails, and you will sail safely to your goal. 8. You Can Learn From Everyone “If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.” You can and should learn from everyone, be it a crook or a saint. Every life is a story filled with lessons ripe for the picking. 9. All or None “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Whatever you do, do it with everything, or don’t do it at all. To succeed in life requires your very best, give your very best, and you will live without regrets.

If it can happen to Einstein, why not me?

That’s Einstein..!

Albert Einstein’s wife often suggested that he dress more professionally, when he headed off to work. “Why should I?” He would invariably argue. Everyone knows me there.”

When the time came for Einstein to attend his first major conference, she begged him to dress up a bit. “Why should I?” Said Einstein. “No one knows me there”

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Albert Einstein was often asked to explain the general theory of relativity.  “Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour,” he once declared.  “Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity!”

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Albert Einstein was working in Princeton university.  One day he was going back home he forgot his home address.  The driver of the cab did not recognize him. Einstein asked the driver if he knows Einstein’s home.

The driver said “who does not know Einstein’s address? Everyone in Princeton knows. Do you want to meet him?” Einstein replied “I am Einstein. I forgot my home address, can you take me there? ”

The driver reached him to his home and did not even collect his fare from him.

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Einstein was once travelling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger.When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket.He couldn’t find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets.It wasn’t there, so he looked in his briefcase but couldn’t find it.Then he looked in the seat beside him.He still couldn’t find it.

The conductor said,‘Dr. Einstein, I know who you are.We all know who you are.I’m sure you bought a ticket.Don’t worry about it.’Einstein nodded appreciatively.

The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets.As he was ready to move to the next car, he turned around and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees looking under his seat for his ticket.The conductor rushed back and said,‘Dr. Einstein, Dr. Einstein, don’t worry,I know who you are. No problem. You don’t need a ticket.I’m sure you bought one.’

Einstein looked at him and said,‘Young man, I too, know who I am.What I don’t know is where I’m going. That’s why I am searching my ticket”

[recd as a fwd email]

texting codes…..

Young people have theirs, now Seniors have their own texting codes:

* ATD- At the Doctor’s

* BFF - Best Friends Funeral

* BTW- Bring the Wheelchair

* BYOT – Bring Your Own Teeth

* CBM- Covered by Medicare

* CUATSC- See You at the Senior Center

* DWI- Driving While Incontinent

* FWIW – Forgot Where I Was

* GGPBL- Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low

* GHA - Got Heartburn Again

* HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement

* LMDO- Laughing My Dentures Out

* LOL- Living on Lipitor

* OMSG – Oh My! Sorry, Gas

* TOT- Texting on Toilet

* WAITT – Who Am I Talking To?

Hope these help. GGLKI (Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!)

[recd as a fwd email]

Oh, my India ?

FOUR RETIREES VISIT A BAR

Four old retired men are walking down a street in Yuma, Arizona. They turn a corner and see a sign that says, “Old Timers Bar – ALL drinks 10 cents.”

They look at each other and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true. The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, “Come on in and let me pour one for you! What’ll it be, gentlemen?”

There’s a fully stocked bar, so each of the men orders a martini.

In no time the bartender serves up four iced martinis shaken, not stirred and says, “That’ll be 10 cents each, please”. The four guys stare at the bartender for a moment, then at each other,hey can’t believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.

Again, four excellent martinis are produced, with the bartender again saying,”That’s 40 cents, please.”

They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity gets the better of them.
They’ve each had two martinis and haven’t even spent a dollar yet.

Finally one of them says, “How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime apiece?”

“I’m a retired tailor from Phoenix ,” the bartender says, “and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the Lottery Jackpot for $125 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime. Wine, liquor, beer it’s all the same.”
“Wow! That’s some story!” one of the men says.

As the four of them sip at their martinis, they can’t help noticing seven other people at the end of the bar who don’t have any drinks in front of them and haven’t ordered anything the whole time they’ve been there.

Nodding at the seven at the end of the bar, one of the men asks the Bartender, “What’s with them?”

The bartender says, “They’re ‘retired’ politicians from India. They’re waiting
for Happy Hour when drinks are half-price…”

Proud to be an Indian?

Men are…..

[After the recent rape case in New Delhi - we have to be careful to say something 'positive' about men. Still, the majority of men are  'Just Happier People'.....]

Your last name stays put.

The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can never be pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another petrol station toilet because this one is just too icky.

You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dress £5000. Tux rental-£100.

People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.

New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood all the time..

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

You know stuff about cars.

A five-day holiday requires only one suitcase…

You can open all your own jars.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is £2.95 for a three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public.

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life.

One wallet and one pair of shoes — one color for all seasons.

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

[ this fwd email has been in circulation for years!]

How to live a long and happy life

How to live a long and happy life

1^st Jan 2013

On 28^th Dec 2012, I celebrated my 80^th birthday. A few guests asked me how I have managed to live so long and happy. I am sure all of you would like to know how I did it. Even my cardiologist said that I may be holding the Malaysian record for being alive after inheriting a blood cholesterol disease and having undergone heart bypass surgery in May 1983. Moreover, I do not have aches and pain which are common for elderly people.

This is what I do:

1. Every day I walk for around 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. When there is rain, I walk about in my house.
2. I must remember that physical movement will reduce stress which can shorten my life. As I spend most of my time on the computer, reading or watching TV, I must not sit down for more than one hour at a time. I must stand up and walk a few steps.
3. I have developed a habit of taking a few deep breaths whenever I remember. I can do it at any time, while sitting, driving or waiting for something. I always take a few deep breaths before I go to sleep.
4. When I wake up I usually drink 2 glasses of water. I eat only fruits and drink a cup of coffee for breakfast. Pineapple is my favourite fruit. I do not eat anything until lunch. In between I may drink some water. In this way I can keep my weight down.
5. I drink one glass of wine with my lunch and I have a nap for about an hour. I also drink another glass of wine before I sleep every night. Wine will improve blood circulation and reduce stress.
6. After my afternoon nap, I make a pot of Chinese tea which keeps me awake so that I can enjoy the rest of my day.

This is what I do for my mental health:

1. Always keep your mind occupied by reading, playing computer or watching TV. This will slow down the loss of memory.
2. After having lived for so long, I accept human weaknesses and forgive those who irritate me. Why should I feel angry just because someone misbehaves? I have only a few close friends and they do not mind if I do something stupid.
3. Avoid working more than an hour at a time, have a short break. Take a holiday once a week. Occasionally go for longer holidays for a change of environment.
4. I must mention my wife’s important contribution. She takes care of my daily needs without which I would not have lived so long and happy.
5. I love my wife, my life, people and a good life.
6. I also love music, especially classical music. It keeps me calm and smoothen my life. I think it also keeps my blood pressure down.
7. I frequently see my doctor to check my blood pressure which is most important if you want to live a long life.

Attitude:

I must always remember that when I die I cannot take anything with me. I will spend almost all my wealth to help poor and needy people. I concentrate my charity in helping poor students to complete their tertiary education. I believe education is the best way to help poor families.

All my scholarship recipients do not need to repay the money I spent on them. Instead, they have to promise me that when they are in a good financial position, they must remember that when they needed help, I helped them and that they must help other poor students. I will die happily knowing that this change effect will create more and more charity workers.

You are in control of your life. You can be choose either to be happy or sad. One very easy way to be happy is to appreciate what you already have and that you do not need any more. Always count your blessings.

I wish you and your family a happy new year

Koon Yew Yin

[recd as a fwd email from a friend in Malaysia]

'IT' bothers me…

Hope you had a wonderful New year bash…with all the wonderful Ws……whisky…’wodka’…’wo…work’

Now for some ‘light’ thinking….

The Income Tax Return  of a Malaysian has been ‘returned’…due to ….

..we Indians with ‘dented and painted’ fame A ‘Muck’ erjee…in the Parliament is not far behind..BTW…have you filed & received the IT return ack?

2012 in review

Thank you,

your motivation made this site a ‘must see’ !

Happy New Year!!

WordPress – 2012 in review of this SITE

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 3,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 6 years to get that many views.

Click here to see the complete report.

Dad's new ipad

A daughter is visiting her father and is helping in the kitchen.

She asks: “Tell me dad, how are you managing with the new I-Pad we gave you for your birthday?”

Smile if you can't laugh…

 Men

A man was granted two wishes by God,
He asked for the best drink & the best woman ever.
Next moment he got mineral water & Mother Teresa.
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There are 3 kinds of men in this world.
Some remain single and make wonders happen.
Some have girlfriends and see wonders happen.
Rest get married and wonder what happened!
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Wives are magicians.
They can change anything into an argument
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Why do women live a Better, Longer & Peaceful Life, as compared to men?

A very INTELLIGENT student replied:

“Because Women don’t have a wife!”

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“Honey,” said this husband to his wife, “I invited a friend home for supper.”

“What? Are you crazy? The house is a mess, I haven’t been shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don’t feel like cooking a fancy meal!”

“I know all that.”

“Then why did you invite a friend for supper?”

“Because the poor fool’s thinking about getting married.”

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COOL MESSAGE BY A WIFE:

Dear Mother-in-law, Don’t teach me how to handle my children.

I am living with one of yours and he needs a lot of improvement!?

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I WILL THINK ABOUT IT:

When a married man says, I’ll think about it – what he really means is that he doesn’t know his wife’s opinion yet.

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TALKING IN SLEEP:

A lady says to her doctor: “My husband has a habit of talking in his sleep! What should I give him to cure it?”

The doctor replies: “Give him an opportunity to speak when he’s awake!

[fm a fwd email]

Food for 'thoughts'

Death asked Life :
Why does everyone love you and hate me.
Life replied :
Because I am a beautiful Lie and you are a painful Truth

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Temple is a 6 letter word
Church is a 6 letter word
Mosque is also a 6 letter word
Geeta is a 5 letter word
Bible is a 5 letter word
Quran is also a 5 letter word

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A Lovely Logic for a beautiful Life:
Never try to maintain relations in your life
Just try to maintain life in your relations

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Always welcome the problems
Because problems give you dual advice
First, you know how to solve it
Second, you know how to avoid it in future

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3 stages of Life:

1. Teen Age Has time & energy But no Money
2. Working Age Has Money & Energy But No Time
3. Old Age Has Money & Time But No Energy

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We are very good Lawyers for our mistakes
Very good Judges for others mistakes

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World always say Find good people and leave bad ones.
But I say, Find the good in people and ignore the bad in them
Because No one is born perfect

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A fantastic sentence written on every Japanese bus stop.
Only buses will stop here Not your time
So Keep walking towards your goal

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Negative Thinkers focus on Problems
Positive thinkers focus on Solutions

Never hold your head high with pride or ego.
Even the winner of a gold medal gets his medal only when he bows his head down

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Define TODAY
This is an Opportunity to Do A work better than Yesterday

African Saying:
If you want to walk quick, walk alone
If you want to walk far, walk together

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Confident Quote:
I have not failed.
My success is just postponed.

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Entire water in the ocean can never sink a ship Unless it gets inside.

All the pressures of life can never hurt you unless you let them in.

[fm fwd email]

Ready to 'rack' up your brain a bit…?

 

Laughter is the best 'davai'

Who is a Psychiatrist?

A qualified person who gives you an expensive & critical analysis about yourself, which your Spouse gives you for free, daily.

Notice at Church: 

Do not leave your mobiles, purses, wallets, handbags, girl-friends UN-ATTENDED – Others may think it is an answer to their prayers.

Global Recession and Financial Crisis have become so critical and serious now days that…majority of the men have started loving their own wives!!!!!!

A Priest is called as a Father, A Bishop, Your Grace, A Cardinal, Your Eminence…and Even a Pope is called as, His Highness -

But only a 36 – 24 – 36 in a Bikini is called as “OH MY GOD”

[from a fwd email]

'Phishing' – that concerns us all…

Phishing

Phishing is when hackers or scammers attempt to steal personal information like usernames, passwords, or credit cards by pretending to be somebody else, usually through email or other electronic communications. They might send a fake email that appears to be from your bank, Paypal, Facebook, or any number of other services, and then try to get you to enter your login details or even your credit card or bank information.

The first time the term Phishing was actually used was in 1995, during a period of time when AOL was fighting against warez (illegal software downloads) and many scammers were trying to trick people into giving up their account details so they could then use the accounts for fraudulent reasons. According to Wikipedia, AOL developed a system to check the chat logs for illegal accounts, but they were unable to filter the code <>< because it is used in the underlying HTML–since it looked like a fish, the hackers started calling it phishing.

Phishing is still a problem today, although every major web browser provides some protection against it, and most email providers now flag emails coming from the wrong sources and won’t let you click any links in the email.

• The best protection against phishing is common sense, and realize that your bank is never going to ask you to confirm your credit card number through an email.
• You should also be sure to check the address bar for the padlock icon that indicates a secure site [https://],
• and type in the URL to your bank in the address bar, rather than click on a link in an email.

(from how to geek . Emphasis added by me)