Worm -> Pet ?

Who will like this as a pet? For sure, I would not be in such category. Such a big worm, no way.

Random Act of Kindness

As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth..... Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.

Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he did not play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly
needed a bath. In addition, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big 'F' at the top of his papers.

At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.

Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners... he is a joy to be around.'

His second grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle.'

His third grade teacher wrote, 'His mother's death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest, and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.'

Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class.'

By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one-quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, 'Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to.'

After the children left, she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her 'teacher's pets.'

A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.

Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in life.

Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he had ever had in his whole life.

Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer. The letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD.

The story does not end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he had met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit at the wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together.

They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, 'Thank you Mrs. Thompson for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference..'

Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, 'Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met you.'

(For you that don't know, Teddy Stoddard is a doctor at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines that has the Stoddard Cancer Wing.)

Banned Medicine

Thanks to BlackSwan, got this email from her. So, i think it will be a good idea to inform others too.

Please Read Very Carefully
INFORM ALL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS...

India has become a dumping ground for banned drugs; also the business for production of banned drugs is booming. Please make sure that u buy drugs only if prescribed by a doctor (Also, ask which company manufactures it, this would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and that also from a reputable drug store. Not many people know about these banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of harm to themselves. We forward Jokes and other Junks all the time. This is far more important.

DANGEROUS DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN INDIA . The most common ones are Action 500 & Nimulid.

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE: cold and cough.
Reason for ban: stroke.

Brand name: Vicks Action-500
________________________________________________________________________

ANALGIN: This is a pain-killer.
Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.

Brand name: Novalgin
________________________________________________________________________

CISAPRIDE: Acidity, constipation.
Reason for ban: irregular heartbeat

Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
________________________________________________________________________

DROPERIDOL: Anti-depressant.
Reason for ban: Irregular heartbeat.

Brand name : Droperol
_________________________________________________________________________

FURAZOLIDONE: Anti-diarrhoeal.
Reason for ban: Cancer.

Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
_________________________________________________________________________

NIMESULIDE: Painkiller, fever.
Reason for ban: Liver failure.

Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
__________________________________________________________________________

NITROFURAZONE: Antibacterial cream.
Reason for ban: Cancer.

Brand name: Furacin
__________________________________________________________________________

PHENOLPHTHALEIN: Laxative..
Reason for ban : Cancer.

Brand name: Agarol
__________________________________________________________________________

OXYPHENBUTAZONE: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.

Brand name : Sioril
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PIPERAZINE: Anti-worms.
Reason for ban: Nerve damage.

Brand name : Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR: Anti-diarrhoeal.
Reason for ban: Damage to sight.

Brand name: Enteroquinol

Teacher - Student Relationship

Murid : Selamat pagi, cikgu.
Cikgu : (Menengking) Mengapa selamat pagi sahaja? Petang dan malam awak doakan saya tak selamat?

Murid : Selamat pagi, petang dan malam cikgu!
Cikgu : Panjang sangat! Tak pernah dibuat oleh orang! Kata selamat sejahtera! Senang dan penuh bermakna. Lagipun ucapan ini meliputi semua masa dan keadaan.

Murid : Selamat sejahtera cikgu!
Cikgu : Sama-sama, duduk! Dengar sini baik-baik. Hari ini cikgu nak uji kamu semua tentang perkataan berlawan. Bila cikgu sebutkan perkataannya,kamu semua mesti menjawab dengan cepat, lawan bagi perkataan-perkataan itu, faham?

Murid : Faham, cikgu!

Cikgu : Saya tak mahu ada apa-apa gangguan.
Murid : (senyap)
Cikgu : Pandai!
Murid : Bodoh!
Cikgu : Tinggi!
Murid : Rendah!
Cikgu : Jauh!
Murid : Dekat!
Cikgu : Keadilan!
Murid : UMNO!
Cikgu : Salah!
Murid : Betul!
Cikgu : Bodoh!
Murid : Pandai!
Cikgu : Bukan!
Murid : Ya!
Cikgu : Oh Tuhan!
Murid : Oh Hamba!
Cikgu : Dengar ini!
Murid : Dengar itu!
Cikgu : Diam!
Murid : Bising!
Cikgu : Itu bukan pertanyaan, bodoh!
Murid : Ini ialah jawapan, pandai!
Cikgu : Mati aku!

Murid : Hidup kami!
Cikgu : Rotan baru tau!
Murid : Akar lama tak tau!
Cikgu : Malas aku ajar kamu!
Murid : Rajin kami belajar cikgu!
Cikgu : Kamu gila!
Murid : Kami siuman!

Cikgu : Cukup! Cukup!
Murid : Kurang! Kurang!
Cikgu : Sudah! Sudah!
Murid : Belum! Belum!
Cikgu : Mengapa kamu semua bodoh sangat?
Murid : Sebab saya seorang pandai!
Cikgu : Oh! Melawan!
Murid : Oh! Mengalah!

Cikgu : Kurang ajar!
Murid : Cukup ajar!
Cikgu : Habis aku!
Murid : Kekal kami!
Cikgu : O.K. Pelajaran sudah habis!
Murid : K.O. Pelajaran belum bermula!
Cikgu : Sudah, bodoh!

Murid : Belum, pandai!
Cikgu : Berdiri!
Murid : Duduk!
Cikgu : Saya kata UMNO salah!
Murid : Kami dengar KeADILan betul!
Cikgu : Bangang kamu ni!
Murid : Cerdik kami tu!
Cikgu : Rosak!
Murid : Baik!
Cikgu : Kamu semua ditahan tengah hari ini!
Murid : Dilepaskan tengah malam itu!
Cikgu : (Senyap dan mengambil buku-bukunya keluar.)


"Ha ha ha.................." Muntah darah teaching such cute students.

$3 Special Dinner

Today, Mr. FatDad brought back these shell creatures from Pasar. It cost only $1 each, so he ends up buying three of them and they are still very alive when i touch them. (Slimy and moving)

When Lobster saw its shell, she immediately told our house chef that she wants the shell for her aquarium. Therefore, the hammer on my chef's hand instantly being changed into a fork. Ha ha ha ha.........

However, the shell is really big, like those we collect at beaches when we are little.

Well, it does looks a bit disgusting when you turn them over. Besides slimy, it is very zebra-looking again. Wonder how to eat them later.

They look even worse when it is totally out of their shells. Doesn't have the resemblance of escargot at all, even is from the same family tree. Nevertheless, it is really yummy when on the table. Cheap some more again.

New Discovery : Panglaban

Went over to BlackSwan house today to get a tender document. Before leaving, I sat down with Aunt Phoenix and had afternoon tea with her.

Dang Dang Dang.........

Here, i saw Aunt Phoenix pouring hot water into a bowl of "Panglaban".
Being KAYPOH + SAKAI, i asked Aunt Phoenix what she is doing. She told me she is preparing "Panglaban". Uh (^_^''''')........? ? ? What is "Panglaban"?

BlackSwan further explain to me that the fruit taste like avacado. However, to me, there is no such avocado sensation at all. But at least today i have learned something new, a word/fruit known as PANGLABAN.

Honeymoon

Once upon a time in Singapore , there lived a happy couple, Mr & Mrs Lim with their 3 lovely daughters; Elaine, Ena and Ella. The 3 daughters were brought up in a prim-and-proper way and when they reached 20, they were still virgins.

Years passed, and it was time to get them married. So, the parents found them the most suitable 'leng chais' (handsome guys). They got married and were preparing to set off on their honeymoon.

As 'concerned' (more like 'kay-poh') parents, Mr & Mrs Lim were curious about their daughters' first-night experience. So, before the daughters went on their respective honeymoons, Mrs. Lim told them, 'Your father and I want to know about your 1st night encounters and whether you are satisfied. Write a letter to us, but so as not to raise your husbands' curiosity...you all must use a codename to describe your experiences'.

So, the excited daughters were off. A week passed. Mr &Mrs Lim got the first letter. It was from Elaine. They opened the letter and found the word
STANDARD CHARTERED. They immediately took the newspaper and looked for the Standard Chartered advertisement. 'Ah! Here it is!', exclaimed Mr. Lim. The motto for Standard Chartered was ....

'BIG, STRONG & FRIENDLY'.

Mr & Mrs Lim were happy.

A week later, they got another letter. This time it was from Ena. The content was simple. 'NESCAFE'. So, again they took the newspaper and looked for the Nescafe ad. 'Ah! here it is.

'NESCAFE: PLEASURE TILL THE LAST DROP'. Mr. & Mrs Lim beamed with joy.

Another week passed. A month passed. And another. There was still no letter from Ella. The Lims became worried. Finally, the letter came. It was scribbled and could hardly be read, but Mrs Lim managed to figure it out. The codename was 'SINGAPORE AIRLINES'.

Why Singapore Airlines? Mr Lim rushed
to the nearest store and got a newspaper. He flipped the pages frantically. 'Ah! Here it is!' Mrs. Lim grabbed the page and read aloud. Before she could finish ...THUMP!!!...she fell off her chair.

The motto was ..'7 DAYS A WEEK. 4 TO 6 TIMES A DAY. NON-STOP'

Cervical cancer vaccine

This is an article taken from "The Winged Post of Harker Upper School ". It is written by Angeli Agrawal. And guess what, this vaccine is now available in JPMC.

Cervical cancer vaccine can save lives

By Angeli Agrawal

Cervical Cancer, a disease that kills almost 3,700 women every year in the United States, has had a significant medical breakthrough, a vaccine. The vaccine focuses on four strains of human papillomavirus responsible for the disease. Although relatively new, the reactions from patients have been positive, with few to no side effects. Not everyone agrees that this vaccine should be prescribed to young girls, the age bracket targeted for this immunization.

Recommended for girls ages nine to twenty six, the vaccine guards against the development of cancer in 70% of the cases studied. Usually, HPV stays in the body for a period of time, and the infection and virus will clear on their own. However, in some cases HPV remains and alters the cells of the cervix, possibly leading to cancer if not detected early with Pap smear tests. Men can carry the virus also, which progresses into genital warts. If they pass HPV to their female partner, there is the possibility of cervical cancer.

Gardasil and Cervavix are the two vaccines created that prevent four strains of the HPV virus from developing in females. The FDA approved Gardasil, Merck and Co.’s vaccine, on June 8. GlaxoSmithKline, another pharmaceutical company, is in the process of getting Cervavix authorized as well. Cervavix is slightly different than Gardasil, as it does not target the strains of HPV that cause genital warts. It is 100% effective against the strains that cause most cases of cervical cancer however, and this breakthrough immunization will mark the competition between Merck and GlaxoSmithKline.

Even though there are many advantages to this immunization, especially if taken by girls who are not yet sexually active, it is not flawless. The four strains of HPV most likely to develop into cervical cancer, types 6, 11, 16 and 18, are targeted. But it is possible that other strains could infect patients. Gardasil is prescribed for girls between the ages of nine to 12, not only because this is usually before they become sexually active, but also because girls have the highest antibody levels at this time. Three shots are required over a six- month period, but follow- up vaccines are needed after a couple years.

Reactions from students and teachers at Harker have varied, with the concern being mainly that Gardasil has been studied for such a short amount of time. Akhila Sure (10) said, “I don’t trust things that are new.” When asked how this vaccine would compare to others required to attend school, she added, “They wouldn’t let you have something that’s dangerous for you,” so if it was required she would be less apprehensive to receive it. Harker Biology teacher Anita Chetty believes in the vaccine, however, and supports it fully. She said, “Anything that is preventive and is available […] why wouldn’t I [get it] if there weren’t any side effects?” In response to Gardasil’s newness in the medical world she responded, “I think there’s enough literature already out there, adequate enough for me.”

Despite the positive aspects of the vaccine, some organizations argue that the vaccine promotes underage sexual activity. Cecilia Cody, director of the abstinence promotion group California Right to Life, said, “[We] do not support the [HPV] vaccine because it indirectly says sex outside marriage is okay.” Right to Life opposes the immunization, arguing that girls are not getting married at the age of 10 and would not be exposed to HPV; therefore there is no need for girls to be immunized. Kaiser Permanente in San Jose is offering Gardasil for free or at reduced cost based on individual insurance plans. But without insurance it is a very pricey vaccine, at $120 per dose; three shots are prescribed for a full immunization. Dr. Ruth Shaber, chief of Women’s Health Services at Kaiser Permanente, explained that the vaccine prevented two strains of HPV shown to cause most cases of cervical cancer, while the other two types cause genital warts. “I’ll be getting my daughter the vaccination,” she added.

States are discussing whether the vaccine should be included on the list of required immunizations for enrollment in school. New Hampshire recently became the first state in the country to offer Gardasil for free to all girls ages 11 to 18, though it still isn’t required for enrollment. As of now, parents have the choice of whether or not to vaccinate their daughters. Dr. Patricia Carlino, a pediatrician at Kaiser who administers the vaccination and the mother of Christina Nixon (12), said, “Half of my patients got it [the vaccine], when they were there [at the clinic] […] the only reason that didn’t get it was that the child didn’t want to get a shot.” She finds that many parents respond positively to the vaccination, as the studies and investigations done were “well done and effective. Out of 20,000 women, none were infected with HPV.” But Carlino specifies that while the vaccine is a medical advancement, it should not be required by schools. “That would be the government getting into people’s lives,” she said, also adding that “[Girls] should be encouraged to get it,” but ultimately it should be the family’s decision.

Because Gardasil demonstrates a huge advancement in HPV research and cervical cancer treatment, the vaccine has received widespread media attention. But the public is not aware of how or why it was discovered. Why HPV, and not other viruses? Shaber attributes the development of this preventive vaccine to the fact that the cause of this particular cancer is known. “We’ve known for quite a while that there are different strains… we looked at the virus itself” to develop the vaccine. The proteins on the outside of the virus are injected in muscle tissue, preventing HPV from infecting the body.

According to the Merck pharmaceutical website, some symptoms of Gardasil include “pain, swelling, itching, and redness at the injection site, fever, nausea, and dizziness.” The harshest side effect recorded is Nasopharyngitis, otherwise known as the common cold. No major symptoms have been experienced in testing and surveys of patients, but Gardasil is still relatively new.

The Harker administration needs to discuss the issue of the cervical cancer vaccine. If it becomes a required immunization, Harker students will have to take it. Will the administration force students to take the vaccine if they do not want to? As of now there are no discussions in place to make the vaccine a requirement. “Shots required are for those [illnesses] that can be caught easily,” said Assistant Head of School Academics , Jennifer Gargano. The administration will have to discuss the subject much more thoroughly if it is going to be required.

While Gardasil and Cervavix are not cures for cancer, they offer hope for a disease that kills many women every year.

Special Toilet Bowl.

Now, toilet bowl is not only for your everyday p**h any longer, it can also be used for food. Dont believe me, let's take a look.........

Plastic Water Bottle in Car

Bottled water in your car is very dangerous to women.

This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer.
She was on the Ellen show and said this same exact thing.
This has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels in breast cancer、especially in Australia .

A friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Doctor told her:
"women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car."

The doctor said that the heat and the plastic of the bottle have certain chemicals that can lead to breast cancer. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. The heat causes toxins from the plastic to leak into the water and they have found these toxins in breast tissue.

This information is the kind we need to know and be aware of and it just might save a life.
Use a stainless steel Canteen or a glass bottle when you can!!!

Creativity - Fingers

Look, fingers can also do these....................

Happy Birthday Lobster

Each year your birthday reminds me
That I really want to say
I’m very glad I know you;

On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;
I hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday be perfect for you!

This year,
It pleases me no end to say,
I wish you another great year. So happy birthday to you LOBSTER,
From the bottom of my heart.
And may your good times multiply,
Till they’re flying off the chart!

Divorced Cakes

This is really a Yin-Yang world. If there is a wedding cake, then, a divorce cake must be available somewhere too. Ha ha ha...............

Well, some of the cake does seems to be a bit violent but it is a divorce cake. So, what do you expect.......

Royal wedding cakes

Look at these amazing wedding cakes. Each of them is so unique and different.