OLD VERSION...
The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks
the ant's a fool and laughs & dances & plays the summer away. Come winter, the
ant is warm and well fed. The grasshopper has no food or shelter so he
dies out in the cold.
MODERN VERSION
The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building
his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks
the ant's a fool and laughs & dances & plays the summer away. Come winter, the
shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know
why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while others are cold and
starving.
NDTV, BBC, CNN show up to provide pictures of the shivering
grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table
filled with food. The World is stunned by the sharp contrast. How can this be
that this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so?
Arundhati Roy stages a demonstration in front of the ant's house.
Medha Patkar goes on a fast along with other grasshoppers demanding that
grasshoppers be relocated to warmer climates during winter. Amnesty
International and Koffi Annan criticize the Indian Government for not
upholding the fundamental rights of the grasshopper. The Internet is
flooded with online petitions seeking support to the grasshopper
(many promising Heaven and Everlasting Peace for prompt support as against the wrath
of God for non-compliance) . Opposition MP's stage a walkout.Left
parties call for "Bharat Bandh" in West Bengal and Kerala demanding a Judicial
Enquiry.CPM in Kerala immediately passes a law preventing Ants from
working hard in the heat so as to bring about equality of poverty
among ants and
grasshoppers.
Lalu Prasad allocates one free coach to Grasshoppers on all Indian
Railway Trains, aptly named as the 'Grasshopper Rath'.
Finally, the Judicial Committee drafts the Prevention of Terrorism
Against Grasshoppers Act [POTAGA]", with effect from the beginning of
the winter.
Arjun Singh makes Special Reservation for Grass Hopper in educational
Insititutions & in Govt Services.
The ant is fined for failing to comply with POTAGA and, having
nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is confiscated by the
Government
and handed over to the grasshopper in a ceremony covered by NDTV.
Arundhati Roy calls it "a triumph of justice". Lalu calls it
'Socialistic Justice'. CPM calls it the 'revolutionary resurgence of
the downtrodden'
Koffi Annan invites the grasshopper to address the UN General
Assembly.
Many years later...The ant has since migrated to the US and set up a
multi billion dollar company in silicon valley.100s of grasshoppers
still die of starvation despite reservation somewhere in India ...
As a result loosing lot of hard working ants and feeding the
grasshoppers India is still a developing country..... .
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
My Future Plans
Walking The Dog
I ju s t u s e a diamond gla s s /cup for my drink.
Chanel Pool
My House And Car
I gue s s thi s i s what financial expert s call "di s po s able income"
An "excentric",- SOLID GOLD- LAPTOP P IX. 20. 2G. RAM 5G. 20" LCD. Mou s epad and keyboard made of authentic ELEPHANT IVORY. Diamon s all around the laptop.
When they s ay "Room with view" I really mean it. (Space Hou s e)
My Pet
The Summer House
Golf Course
Buy The Moon
Best Maid In The World
It' s a little s low off the line and s tonechip s are a nightmare.. .
I ju s t u s e a diamond gla s s /cup for my drink.
Chanel Pool
My House And Car
I gue s s thi s i s what financial expert s call "di s po s able income"
An "excentric",- SOLID GOLD- LAPTOP P IX. 20. 2G. RAM 5G. 20" LCD. Mou s epad and keyboard made of authentic ELEPHANT IVORY. Diamon s all around the laptop.
When they s ay "Room with view" I really mean it. (Space Hou s e)
My Pet
The Summer House
Golf Course
Buy The Moon
Best Maid In The World
It' s a little s low off the line and s tonechip s are a nightmare.. .
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Food as Medicine
HEADACHE?
EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE
DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
tea.
(actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the
respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has
omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION?
DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS?
EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red
pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER?
EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green
and orange vegetables.
ULCERS?
EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
condition.
(Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES?
EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer,
heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.
(Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and
they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very
versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals
that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds
away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen
the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural
substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our
skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas
and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
prostrate problems from invading their bodies
EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE
DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
tea.
(actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the
respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has
omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION?
DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS?
EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red
pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER?
EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green
and orange vegetables.
ULCERS?
EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
condition.
(Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES?
EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer,
heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.
(Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and
they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very
versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals
that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds
away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen
the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural
substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our
skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas
and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
prostrate problems from invading their bodies
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Marathi se panga ?... zakas ahe
4 Mumbaites - a Gujju, a Bhaiyya and a Bihari &
Malayali died and were
facing Yama. Yama told them that Chitragupt (his PA)
will decided on their accommodation so hand in your
prefernces.
The Gujju said : "Hey Yambhai, aa marathi loko toh
mane shaanti thi jeeva nathi deta. Maari dukaan fodi
naakhi. Aa marathi loko
ekdum junglee chhe. Mane maari baaju maa marathi
maanas nathi joto."
The UPite said : "Theek kaha gujjubhai ne. Shriman
Yam, in marathi logo ne to hamara jeena hi mushkil
kar diya hai....eemaan se! Arre, meri dukaan ka board
bhi kala kar diya. Kahat rahi ki dukaan ka naam
marathi bhasha mein hona chaahiye. Ab ee bhi koi
baat hui kya? Mujhe bhi mere baaju mein marathi aadmi
nahi chaahiye."
The Bihari said : "Yeh dono sajjan aadmi theek kahat
hain. Arre main thode din pehle railway ki pariksa
dene mumbai gaya tha. Raam Lalla ki sougandh, in
marathi logun ne humka bahut hi peeta. Hamaar
haddipasli ek kardi. Aisa junglee marathi humka
hamaar saath naahi chaahiye."
The Malayali said "aiiyoo humoko bhi marathi baaju
main nahi mangta, bahto pareshaan karta hai yeh log.
kuch kaam kerne ko nahi aata phir bhi hosiyari maarke
kaheta hai ki tumko hamare mumbai se nikal dega.
.
.
.
.
.
Yama turns to Chitragupt : "Aayla Chitrya, ya
saglyanchya files majhyakade gheun ye re!!! yeh chya
maila..... Aai shappat, Baghto ekekala!"
Malayali died and were
facing Yama. Yama told them that Chitragupt (his PA)
will decided on their accommodation so hand in your
prefernces.
The Gujju said : "Hey Yambhai, aa marathi loko toh
mane shaanti thi jeeva nathi deta. Maari dukaan fodi
naakhi. Aa marathi loko
ekdum junglee chhe. Mane maari baaju maa marathi
maanas nathi joto."
The UPite said : "Theek kaha gujjubhai ne. Shriman
Yam, in marathi logo ne to hamara jeena hi mushkil
kar diya hai....eemaan se! Arre, meri dukaan ka board
bhi kala kar diya. Kahat rahi ki dukaan ka naam
marathi bhasha mein hona chaahiye. Ab ee bhi koi
baat hui kya? Mujhe bhi mere baaju mein marathi aadmi
nahi chaahiye."
The Bihari said : "Yeh dono sajjan aadmi theek kahat
hain. Arre main thode din pehle railway ki pariksa
dene mumbai gaya tha. Raam Lalla ki sougandh, in
marathi logun ne humka bahut hi peeta. Hamaar
haddipasli ek kardi. Aisa junglee marathi humka
hamaar saath naahi chaahiye."
The Malayali said "aiiyoo humoko bhi marathi baaju
main nahi mangta, bahto pareshaan karta hai yeh log.
kuch kaam kerne ko nahi aata phir bhi hosiyari maarke
kaheta hai ki tumko hamare mumbai se nikal dega.
.
.
.
.
.
Yama turns to Chitragupt : "Aayla Chitrya, ya
saglyanchya files majhyakade gheun ye re!!! yeh chya
maila..... Aai shappat, Baghto ekekala!"
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