Steve Jobs was a technological innovator, computer specialist, founder of Apple and one of the richest in the world. He referred computers as bicycle for the mind. Bicycle gave ability to humans to move efficiently, likewise computers would multiply the efficiency of their minds. A brilliant person of this generation who transformed music industry with […]
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There is an interesting book ‘Guinness book of world records.’ Some like to achieve significance by doing something unique, could be crazy and weird to gain entry in that book. Lucky Diamond Rich spent over one thousand hours to earn a title: Most Tattooed man. He is one hundred percent tattooed that includes his lips,
An intelligent but poor man organized his own people to fight for their rights and dignity. He was educated and had ideas, charisma, and strategies. Many young people were attracted to him and they hung around him. Working hard in elections, they experienced a surprising win. His friends wanted to organize a victory celebration. The
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A surgeon who was teaching in a prestigious medical university had heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital where he teaches. Another surgeon operated this sick surgeon and he recovered. Though the sick surgeon had skills and knowledge, he did not have strength and stamina to ‘heal’ himself. He needed external help from another
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Lord taught the Parable of Good Samaritan to teach who is our neighbor? A man journeying from Jerusalem to Jericho was caught, looted and left to die by robbers. A priest and a Levite choose to look other way and did not come forward to help. A Samaritan who was travelling on his donkey, stopped,
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In the malls, fairs, carnivals there are sections with funhouse mirror or carnival mirror. People go and stand before each mirror and could see their distorted figures. The figures could be short, fat, tall, elongated faces, and funny reflections. Instead of plane mirror, these mirrors are combination of curved, convex, concave mirrors. One fat man
Mirrors have been a fascinating accessory for men and women throughout history. There are portraits, poetry, parables associated with mirrors. There are various superstitious beliefs associated with mirrors. One such belief: If a mirror falls and is broken, that indicates a death or some disaster to that home. Mirror always refuses to lie. It is
“Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.” (Proverbs 18:9) This seems to be a severe condemnation. One who does not do any work of contribution, is partner in crime of destruction. Disciples of Lord Jesus Christ who do not edify, equip, encourage, empower others lack stewardship and join the
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Some students are frustrated when they live in hostels. Even prisoners experience such sad experiences. When they are served food especially chappati (flat wheat bread) it would be burnt on one side and uncooked on another side; sometimes half-cooked on both sides. In the garbage, there would be whole or torn or squeezed chappatis after
There is a Hindi proverb: “If someone hits you with brick, hit him back with rock.” There is a Tamil Thirukkural (General Scripture) that states the physical wounds could be healed; but wounds of words will leave permanent scars. Words are powerful missiles that can kill the spirit of a person, leave them discouraged or
