Bits n Pieces

Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000

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Mistakes... What they actually mean...

If a barber makes a mistake,
It's a new style

If a driver makes a mistake,
It is a new path

If a engineer makes a mistake,
It is a new venture

If parents makes a mistake,
It is a new generation

If a politician makes a mistake,
It is a new law

If a scientist makes a mistake,
It is a new invention

If a tailor makes a mistake,
It is a new fashion

If a teacher makes a mistake,
It is a new theory

If our boss makes a mistake,
It is a new idea

If an employee makes a mistake,
It is a 'Mistake' No arguement, please!

Ever wondered Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:54:00 +0000

Why do supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front?

Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke?

Why do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters?

Why do we leave cars worth thousands of rands in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage?

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?

Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavouring, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

Heart of Gratitude

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:19:00 +0000

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.

A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.

Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?"

The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way."

I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."

Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective?

Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.

When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear.

The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling…
And even more beautiful is, knowing that you are the reason behind it!!!

Enjoy your day with a heart of gratitude.

Word Scabble

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:13:00 +0000

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DORMITORY:
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM

PRESBYTERIAN:
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER

ASTRONOMER:
When you rearrange the letters:
MOON STARER

DESPERATION:
When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT

THE EYES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THEY SEE

THE MORSE CODE:
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS

SLOT MACHINES:
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME

ANIMOSITY:
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY

SNOOZE ALARMS:
When you rearrange the letters:
ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S

A DECIMAL POINT:
When you rearrange the letters:
IM A DOT IN PLACE

THE EARTHQUAKES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THAT QUEER SHAKE

ELEVEN PLUS TWO:
When you rearrange the letters:
TWELVE PLUS ONE

MOTHER-IN-LAW:
When you rearrange the letters:
WOMAN HITLER

Proof that Men Have Better Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:56:00 +0000

Friendship among Women:
A woman didn't come home one night. The next morning she told her husband that she had slept over at a friend's house. The man called his wife's 10 best friends. None of them knew anything about it.

Friendship among Men:
A man didn't come home one night. The next morning he told his wife that he had slept over at a friend's house. The woman called her husband's 10 best friends. Seven confirmed that he had slept over, and three said he was still there.

Sardar Jokes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:47:00 +0000

Boss: Where were you born?
Sardar: India...
Boss: Which part?
Sardar: What 'which part'? Whole body was born in India.

2 sardar were fixing a bomb in a car.
Sardar 1: What would you do if the bomb explodes while fixing.
Sardar 2: Dont worry, I have one more.

Sardar: What is the name of your car?
Lady: I forgot the name, but is starts with 'T'.
Sardar: Oh, what a strange car, starts with Tea. All cars that I know start with petrol.

Sardar joined new job. First day he worked till late evening on the computer. Boss was happy and asked: what you did till evening...
Sardar: Keyboard alphabets were not in order, so I made it alright.

Museum Administrator: That's a 500-year-old statue you've broken.
Sardar: Thanks God! I thought it was a new one.

At the scene of an accident a man was crying: O God! I have lost my hand, oh!
Sardar: Control yourself. Don't cry. See that man. He has lost his head. Is he crying?

Sardar: You cheated me.
Shopkeeper: No, I sold a good radio to you.
Sardar: Radio label shows Made in Japan but radio says this is 'All India Radio'!

In an interview,
Interviewer: How does an electric motor run?
Sardar: Dhhuuuurrrrrrrrrr...
Inteviewer shouts: Stop it.
Sardar: Dhhuurrrr dhup dhup dhup...

Tourist: Whose skeleton is that?
Sardar: An old king's skeleton.
Tourist: Who's that smaller skeleton next to it?
Sardar: That was same king's skeleton when he was a child.

Western and Asian Approach Towards Life

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:53:00 +0000

(1) Opinion
Westerners: Talk to the point.Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different.
(2) Way of Life
Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.
(3) Punctuality
Westerners: on time.Asians: in time.
(4) Contacts
Westerners: Contact to related person only.Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.
(5) Anger
Westerners: Show that I am angry.Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)
(6) Queue when Waiting
Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.Asians: Queuing?! What's that?
(7) Sundays on the Road
Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
(8) Party
Westerners: Only gather with their own group.Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.
(9) In the restaurant
Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.
(10) Travelling
Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.
(11) Handling of Problems
Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.
(12) Three meals a day
Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.
(13) Transportation
Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car.
(14) Elderly in day-to-day life
Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.
(15) Moods and Weather
Westerners: The logic is:rain is pain.Asians: More rain, more prosperity.
(16) The Boss
Westerners: The boss is part of the team.Asians: The boss is a fierce god.
(17) What's Trendy
Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.
(18) The Child
Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.

True...? Some true...? Untrue...?

Wrong Email ID

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:33:00 +0000

A man checked into a hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife. However, he accidentally typed a wrong e-mail address, and without realizing his error, he sent the e-mail.

Meanwhile... Somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned from her husband's funeral... The widow decided to check her e-mail, expecting condolence messages from relatives and friends.

After reading the first message, she fainted. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:

To: My Loving Wife
Date: 16 Mar 2009
Subject: I've reached
I know you're surprised to hear from me.
They have computers here, and we are allowed to send e-mails to loved ones.
I've just reached and have been checked in.
I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow.
Looking forward to see you TOMORROW!

Smart Affair

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:04:00 +0000

A married man was having an affair with his secretary.

One day they went to her place and made love all afternoon. Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8 PM.

The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoes outside and rub them in the grass and dirt.

He put on his shoes and drove home.

'Where have you been?' his wife demanded.

'I can't lie to you,' he replied, 'I'm having an affair with my secretary. We had sex all afternoon.'

She looked down at his shoes and said: 'You lying bastard! You've been playing golf!'

Global Economic Crisis

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:09:00 +0000

A husband working abroad wrote to his wife...

Dear Sweetheart,

I can't send my salary this month, the global market crises has affected me, so I am sending 100 kisses.

You are my sweetheart.

Your loving husband,

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His wife replied...

Sweetheart Dearest,

Thanks for the 100 kisses, below is the list of expenses I paid with the kisses...

1. The milk man agreed on 2 kisses for one month's milk.

2. The electricity man agreed not to disconnect us only after 7 kisses.

3. Your landlord comes every day to take 2 or 3 kisses instead of the rent.

4. Supermarket owner did not accept kisses only, so I gave him other items hope you understand???

5. Other expenses 40 kisses.

Please don't worry about me, I have a remaining balance of 35 kisses and I hope I can complete the month using this balance...
Shall I plan the same for next month??? Please advice!!!

Your Sweet Heart,

The Colonoscopy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:33:00 +0000

All the organs of the body were having a meeting, trying to decide who was the one in charge.

'I should be in charge,' said the brain,
'because I run all the body's systems, so without me nothing would happen.'

'I should be in charge,' said the blood,
'because I circulate oxygen all over so without me you'd all waste away.'

'I should be in charge,' said the stomach,
'because I process food and give all of you energy.'

'I should be in charge,' said the legs,
'because I carry the body wherever it needs to go.'

'I should be in charge,' said the eyes,
'because I allow the body to see where it goes.'

'I should be in charge,' said the rectum,
'because I'm responsible for waste removal.'

All the other body parts laughed at the rectum and insulted him, so in a huff, he shut down tight. Within a few days,
the brain had a terrible headache,
the stomach was bloated,
the legs got wobbly,
the eyes got watery,
and the blood was toxic.
They all decided that the rectum should be the boss.

The Moral of the story?
The ass hole is usually the one in charge!

The Holy Alphabet

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:44:00 +0000

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A lthough things are not perfect,
B ecause of trial or pain,
C ontinue in thanksgiving,
D on't even think to blame.
E ven when the times are hard,
F ierce winds are bound to blow,
G od is forever able,
H old on to what you know.
I magine life without His love,
J oy would cease to be,
K eep thanking Him for all the things,
L ove imparts thee to see.
M ove out of 'Camp Complaining',
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone.
Q uit worrying about the future,
R edeem the time at hand,
S tart every day with prayer
T o 'thank' is God's command.
U ntil we see Him coming,
V ictorious in the sky,
W e'll run the race with gratitude,
X alting God most high.
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory... where none are ever sad!

- Author unknown

A Funny Lesson in Class

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:27:00 +0000

The class was very noisy just now because there wasn't any teacher, but now everyone suddenly turned quiet. That is because the fierest teacher in the school had entered the class. Her face is as fierce as a lion which will bite anyone's head off if offended... And if you wanna know more.... follow the lesson.

Students: Good morning, teacher.

Teacher : (shouting) Why is it only good morning? What about afternoon and night???

Students: Good morning, afternoon and night teacher.

Teacher : That is unacceptable! It is too long. Just wish me best regards for my whole day! That is much better as it is easier and full of meaning. And that greeting can also be used for all times.

Students: Best regards teacher!

Teacher : That's better, sit down! Listen. Today I'm going to test you all on words that have the opposite meaning. When I say a sentence or a word, all of you must answer quickly the opposite meaning to the words, understand??

Students: Understood teacher!

Teacher : I do not want any disturbance!

Students: (silence)

Teacher : Clever
Students: Stupid

Teacher : High
Students: Low

Teacher : Popular
Students: Calafare

Teacher : Wrong.
Students: Correct.

Teacher : Stupid.
Students: Clever.

Teacher : No.
Students: Yes.

Teacher : Oh God.
Students: Oh Slave.

Teacher : Listen to this.
Students: Listen to that.

Teacher : Quiet.
Students: Noisy.

Teacher : That's not a question, stupid.
Students: This is an answer, clever.

Teacher : I'm dead.
Students: We're alive.

Teacher : I'm lazy to teach.
Students: We are hardworking to learn.

Teacher : Enough! Enough!
Students: More! More!

Teacher : Stop! Stop!
Students: Start! Start!

Teacher : Why are you people so stupid.
Students: Because I am someone clever.

Teacher : Lack manners!
Students: Taught enough!

Teacher : O.K.Lesson has ended!
Students: K.O. Lesson has not started!

Teacher : Enough, stupid!
Students: Not yet, clever!

Teacher : Stand up.
Students: Sit down.

Teacher : I said CALAFARE was wrong!
Students: We said POPULAR was correct!

Teacher : You people are dumb!
Students: We are gifted!

Teacher : All of you must stay back this afternoon!
Students: Released tonight.

Teacher : (Keep quiet, gather her books and went out)

Your Cartoon Character

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:15:00 +0000

Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character you most resemble?

A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test.

Answer all the 10 questions with what describes you best, add up all your points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.

1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 points)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 points)
c) Painting in the park (5 points)
d) Rock concert (1 point)
e) Going to the movies (3 points)

2. What is your favourite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 points)
b) Alternative (1 point)
c) Soft Rock (4 points)
d) Country (5 points)
e) Pop (3 points)

3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 points)
b) Horror (1 point)
c) Musical (3 points)
d) Romance (4 points)
e) Documentary (5 points)

4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 points)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 points)
c) Teacher (3 points)
d) Police (2 points)
e) Cashier (1 point)

5 What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 points)
b) Read (4 points)
c) Watch television (2 points)
d) Listen to music (1 point)
e) Sleep (3 points)

6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 point)
b) White (5 points)
c) Sky Blue (3 points)
d) Dark Blue(2 points)
e) Red (4 points)

7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 points)
b) Pizza (2 points)
c) Sushi (1 point)
d) Pasta (4 points)
e) Salad (5 points)

8. What is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween(1 point)
b) Christmas (3 points)
c) New Year (2 points)
d) Valentine's Day (4 points)
e) Thanksgiving (5 points)

9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 points)
b) Spain (5 points)
c) Las Vegas (1 point)
d) Hawaii (4 points)
e) Hollywood (3 points)

10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone Smart (5 points)
b) Someone attractive (2 points)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 point)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 points)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 points)

Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!

(10-16 points) You are Garfield :
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.

(17-23 points) You are Snoopy: You are fun; you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you're never out of style, you are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned. Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times.

(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.

(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people and you will be stress free.

(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.

(44-50 points) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!

Be an Example

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:30:00 +0000

"Excuse me, are you Jesus?" This is really powerful and makes one think!!! Received this in my mail and would like to share it here.

A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night's dinner. In their rush, with tickets and briefcases, one of these salesmen inadvertently kicked over a table which held a display of apples. Apples flew everywhere. Without stopping or looking back, they all managed to reach the plane in time for their nearly missed boarding.

ALL BUT ONE!!! He paused, took a deep breath, got in touch with his feelings, and experienced a twinge of compassion for the girl whose apple stand had been overturned.

He told his buddies to go on without him, waved good-bye, told one of them to call his wife when they arrived at their home destination and explain his taking a later flight. Then he returned to the terminal where the apples were all over the terminal floor.

He was glad he did.

The 16 year old girl was totally blind! She was softly crying, tears running down her cheeks in frustration, and at the same time helplessly groping for her spilled produce as the crowd swirled about her, no one stopping and no one to care for her plight. The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up the apples, put them back on the table and helped organize her display. As he did this, he noticed that many of them had become battered and bruised; these he set aside in another basket.

When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said to the girl, "Here, please take this $40 for the damage we did. Are you okay?" She nodded through her tears. He continued on with, "I hope we didn't spoil your day too badly."

As the salesman started to walk away, the bewildered blind girl called out to him, "Mister...." He paused and turned to look back into those blind eyes. She continued, "Are you Jesus?"

He stopped in mid-stride, and he wondered. Then slowly he made his way to catch the later flight with that question burning and bouncing about in his soul: "Are you Jesus?" Do people mistake you for Jesus? That's our destiny, is it not? To be so much like Jesus that people cannot tell the difference as we live and interact with a world that is blind to His love, life and grace.

If we claim to know Him, we should live, walk and act as He would. Knowing Him is more than simply quoting Scripture and going to church... It's actually living the Word as life unfolds day to day.

You are the apple of His eye even though we, too, have been bruised by a fall. He stopped what He was doing and picked you and me up on a hill called Calvary and paid in full for our damaged fruit.

Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:00 +0000

A touching story, thought of sharing it here.

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.

Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.

She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?
I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Dew. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.

She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Dew so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Dew.

When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day.

She requested that everyday for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Dew about my wife's divorce conditions... She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mummy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time.. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me.

On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Dew about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.

Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mum out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.

But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.

I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind... I walked upstairs. Dew opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Dew, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Dew, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other any more. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until deaths do us apart.

Dew seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.

At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.

Author unknown

A Poem about our Girlfriends

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:03:00 +0000

Someone will always be prettier.
Some will always be smarter.
Some of their houses will be bigger.
Some will drive a better car, their children will do better in school
and their husband will fix more things around the house..
So let it go and love you and your circumstances.

Think about it, the prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart
And the most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children
And the richest woman you know has the car, the house, the clothes ~
but might be lonely. . .
and the word says, 'If I have not Love, I am nothing.'
So, again, love you.
Love who you are.

Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say,
'I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed, to be disappointed!'
'Winners make things happen~ Losers let things happen.'
Be 'blessed' ladies ~ let this encourage another woman.
To the world you might be one person,
but to one person, you might be the world!

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Moments in Life

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:24:00 +0000

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real!

When the door of happiness closes, another opens;
but often times we look so long at the closed door
that we don't see the one which has been opened for us.

Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth; even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile,
because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.
Find the one that makes your heart smile.

Dream what you want to dream;
go where you want to go;
be what you want to be,
because you have only one life
and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,
enough trials to make you strong,
enough sorrow to keep you human, and
enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past;
you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end,
you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

How Smart is your Foot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:28:00 +0000

Just try this. It is from an orthopaedic surgeon... This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It's pre-programmed in your brain!

While sitting where you are at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right Hand. Your foot will change direction.

It is involuntary and there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already done so.

First Edition of Superman Comic

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:35:00 +0000

A rare, fine copy of the Action comic book that launched Superman as the first superhero was put up for auction online yesterday, reported AP.

After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original Superman and Friends comic book is expected to fetch about US$400,000, a comic expert told CNN 2 days ago.

About 100 copies of the No.1 edition are known to exist.

The auction is attracting a lot of interest, said Mr Stephen Fishler, owner of Comic Connect, a website for comic book buyers and sellers.

"One bidder wanted to trade his Ferrari for the comic book, as part of an under-the-table deal," Mr Fishler joked.

The comic book is unique.

"Of the 100 existing copies, 80% have been restored, but people want an untouched copy," he said. The book is listed in 'fine' condition, a six on the 10-point rating scale.

"It's the Holy Grail of comic books," Mr Fishler said.

Co-created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the comic book first appeared on newsstands for US$0.10 a copy in June 1938.

- The New Paper dated 28 February 2009

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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:11:00 +0000

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Berries as Cancer Fighters

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:30:00 +0000

A large body of research suggests that berries may be among the most potent cancer-fighting fruits.

The main berries being researched include black and red raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and elderberries. Although blueberries have numerous health benefits, they do not appear to have the same cancer-fighting properties as other berries, researchers say.

Berries contain a number of healthful compounds including vitamins A, C, E and folic acid; selenium; calcium; polyphenols; and compounds called anthocyanins, which give berries their colour.

While berries, particularly raspberries, look like a promising super food, many people may not find it practical to eat them on a regular basis. Another concern is whether variations in climate and growing techniques may alter the concentration of the beneficial compounds found in the fruit.

Although frozen berries can substitute for fresh ones when they are out of season, the fruits are expensive and may be too costly for most people to eat daily. As a result, researchers are trying to identify the key ingredients that make berries cancer fighters.

In a study published this month in Cancer Prevention Research, scientists compared rats which ingested a diet of whole black raspberries or a concentrated powder of black raspberry anthocyanins, to rodents which ate a regular diet.

The study found that the anthocyanin powder worked just as well as whole raspberries for slowing tumour growth. Both groups of rats consuming either whole berries or anthocyanin powder developed 50% fewer oesophageal tumours compared to untreated rats.

"We're quite encouraged by that," said Gary Stoner, professor emeritus and former head of the Cancer Prevention Programme at Ohio State University. "It's not total inhibition, but it was pretty substantial. It tells us the anthocyanins in the berries are pretty important and they are deserving of more research."

Although the verdict on berries as cancer fighters is still out, Dr Stoner said more people could benefit by eating them. Studies already show people with diets high in fruits and vegetables are healthier.

Dr Stoner added that frozen berries are a good option as they will not spoil as easily as fresh ones, can be eaten all year round and are often cheaper than fresh berries.

New York Times

Source: The Straits Times

Sweat It Out

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Sweat is needed to cool your body while you exercise and how much or easily you sweat depends on many factors like your fitness level.

The more you contract your muscles during exercise, the more heat you produce, wrote Jay Blahnik, a personal trainer and Idea Health & Fitness Association spokesman, in The Los Angeles Times.

The author of Full-Body Flexibility said that sweat is necessary to cool the body while exercising because it prevents you from overheating. However, your environment, exercise intensity, fitness level, gender and genetics all play a role in how easily and how much you sweat. Consider these points:

Most men sweat more than women do, even when exercising at similar intensities. However, that does not mean men can handle hotter temperatures than women or vice versa.

You cannot sweat off extra pounds. Exercising in very hot environments or wearing clothes that promote water loss can compromise your body's cooling system. While you may appear to lose weight on the scale, it is just water weight and you will regain it as soon as you eat and drink normally.

Proper hydration and clothing can help keep your body cooler and often reduce how much you sweat. Drink about 100ml of water every 10 to 15 minutes while exercising and wear breathable clothing.

Do not judge the intensity of a workout by how much you sweat. If you exercise in a colder environment, it is likely you will not sweat as much. Measure your intensity using other factors like breathing rate.

Even if you are sweating when you work out, it is still possible to overheat when you exercise in extremely hot temperatures or badly ventilated areas. Do not exercise outside during the warmest hours of the day.

You cannot sweat off a hangover, which is primarily caused by dehydration. However, doing some light to moderate exercise may not be a bad idea. Exercise increases circulation and can help release endorphins. Be sure to drink lots of water or exercising can dehydrate you further.

If you exercise regularly, you may sweat more easily than your sedentary friends. Though this may be a nuisance, it is good as your body has become more efficient at cooling itself.

Source: The Straits Times

Amazing True Gratitude Story

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:09:00 +0000

Once upon a time, there were once three brothers, very close in age, who grew up constantly competing with each other for virtually everything -- in sports, at school, with the girls. You name it!

In time, they grew up, finished school, and left home. Before long, all three had become very successful in business (on the competitive plane) and were quite wealthy. Even so, their "sibling rivalry" continued.

One night as their mother's 80th birthday approached, the three got together for dinner and began discussing what each of them had planned to mark this special occasion. Each brother naturally intended to outdo the others with his gift plans.

"Well," the first son said, "neither one of you can top this. I've bought her the most expensive, luxurious Mercedes available and hired her a full-time driver."

The second son snorted: "Ha! That's nothing! I've built her a huge mansion, with magnificent landscaped grounds and a gorgeous swimming pool."

The third son, leaned back in his chair and just smiled at his brothers, savoring the moment of victory he knew was at hand. Then he said, "I've got you both beat.

"You know how much Mom has always enjoyed reading the Bible but has trouble with it now that her eyesight's getting weaker. Well, I've found the most beautiful, exotic parrot -- an extremely rare species, but that's not the most important part. You see, THIS parrot can recite the entire Bible.

"Twenty monks in a remote part of the world spent ten solid years teaching this bird, and I had to pledge $100,000 a year for the next 20 years to the monastery, but it was worth it. Mom just has to name a chapter and verse, and the parrot will recite it, word for word."

The other brothers sat staring, their mouths hanging open in astonishment. Then both glumly admitted that the Bible-quoting parrot was the hands-down winner, and the evening drew to a close with the third son feeling extremely proud to have outstripped his brothers.

Mom's birthday came and went, and a week or so after it each of the three men found a note from her in his mailbox.

"Marvin," she wrote to the first son, "Thank you for the car, but I am too old to get out much. I stay home all the time cleaning this huge house, so I never use the Mercedes. And the driver is just plain rude!"

"Milton," she wrote the second son, "Thank you for the house. But it is so huge. I live in only one room, but I still have to clean the whole thing."

"Dearest Melvin," she wrote to her third son, "Thank you so much. You are my only son to have the good sense to know what your old mother really likes.

"That chicken was delicious."

Hello Kitty-themed Hospital is World's First

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:34:00 +0000

The mania for the cat without a mouth, Hello Kitty has just reached a whole new level. A maternity and paediatric hospital in Yuanlin, in central Taiwan, is now the world's first Hello Kitty-themed medical establishment.

From birth certificates to cots and uniforms worn by staff, every aspect of the 30-bed Hau Sheng Hospital is emblazoned with the feline motif, reported Reuters.

Patients are welcomed by a statue of Hello Kitty dressed in a doctor's uniform, before travelling in a Hello Kitty elevator to a pink examination room with Hello Kitty wall posters.

The childbirth package includes pink or blue feline receiving blankets, nurses dressed in pink uniforms with cat-themed aprons, Hello Kitty cot linen and room decor.

Twice a year, people in feline costumes visit mothers and children.

Hospital director Mr Tsai Tsung-chi said he hopes that Hello Kitty - one of the world's most recognisable cartoon characters - will ease the pain and fear associated with childbirth and hospital admission. Added Mr Tsai, whose mother, wife and daughter are Hello Kitty fans: "I wish that mothers who suffer while giving birth and children who suffer from an illness can get medical care while seeing these kitties, forget about their discomfort and recover faster."

The hospital was built at a cost of NT$100 million after obtaining authorisation from Hello Kitty's Japanese parent company Sanrio Co Ltd.

Source: The New Paper dated 17 January 2009