One afternoon a wealthy lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the roadside eating grass. Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat grass." "Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you," the lawyer said. "But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under that tree." "Bring them along", the lawyer replied. Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You come with us also." The second man then said in a pitiful voice, "But sir, I also have a wife and SIX children with me!" "Bring them all, as well," the lawyer answered. They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as the limousine.
Once underway, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you." The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place; the grass is almost one metre high!"
Monday, March 06, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Dog's Life
George Bush is visiting India and so are his dogs. Hey, I aint referring to his delegation but the sniffer dogs. Just read this excerpt from a daily and then envy the dog's life:
New Delhi, March 1: Special suites have been booked in the Maurya Sheraton and Le Meridien hotels in New Delhi for US Secret Service dogs with military ranks that are accompanying US President George W. Bush on his visit to India.Sources have confirmed that these dogs, with ranks of sergeant-major, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, third lieutenant and fourth lieutenant, will have rooms on the same floor on which President Bush is likely to stay. Police officers said this is an important part of the security arrangements.
“We were told to be careful while addressing the animals and not call them dogs. These sniffer dogs are an integral part of the US President’s security team. We have been instructed to address them as per their ranks,” said a member of the Maurya Sheraton hotel staff.
Seventeen well-trained sniffer dogs are said to be accompanying President Bush. It could not be ascertained whether Indian policemen would be required to salute these sniffer dogs. It has been confirmed that 10 are staying at the Maurya Sheraton and seven at the Le Meridien. They have got separate hotel rooms and are being provided with all the facilities enjoyed by the 700-member US security contingent. Hotel employees were unwilling to indicate the dogs’ food preferences and whether their meals would be served on trays.
New Delhi, March 1: Special suites have been booked in the Maurya Sheraton and Le Meridien hotels in New Delhi for US Secret Service dogs with military ranks that are accompanying US President George W. Bush on his visit to India.Sources have confirmed that these dogs, with ranks of sergeant-major, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, third lieutenant and fourth lieutenant, will have rooms on the same floor on which President Bush is likely to stay. Police officers said this is an important part of the security arrangements.
“We were told to be careful while addressing the animals and not call them dogs. These sniffer dogs are an integral part of the US President’s security team. We have been instructed to address them as per their ranks,” said a member of the Maurya Sheraton hotel staff.
Seventeen well-trained sniffer dogs are said to be accompanying President Bush. It could not be ascertained whether Indian policemen would be required to salute these sniffer dogs. It has been confirmed that 10 are staying at the Maurya Sheraton and seven at the Le Meridien. They have got separate hotel rooms and are being provided with all the facilities enjoyed by the 700-member US security contingent. Hotel employees were unwilling to indicate the dogs’ food preferences and whether their meals would be served on trays.
Quotable Quote
I liked Swami Vivekananda's quote which recently was quoted by Chidambaram in his budget speech.
“We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. The wind is blowing; those vessels whose sails are unfurled catch it, and go forward on their way, but those which have their sails furled do not catch the wind. Is that the fault of the wind?....We make our own destiny.”
How very true! How very meaningful!
“We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. The wind is blowing; those vessels whose sails are unfurled catch it, and go forward on their way, but those which have their sails furled do not catch the wind. Is that the fault of the wind?....We make our own destiny.”How very true! How very meaningful!
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