Snake Park

Long lasting....

By looking at the pictures it is hard to believe that this toothbrush has been used extensively day and night for past 6 months. I wonder how ?? but I am witness to the same to believe what I see. I can't maintain this original form of brush even 6 days into using it :P.
Today is it's last day of usage for brushing teeth.......it is being disbanded as its owner feels its time for a change (...likely she got bored). I tried to convince not to change but all effort in vain ....anyways

Thought

What if there is a computerized terminal analyzing whats happening around the world in different countries and collects information as to how different problems are being resolved in different regions. Then based on observations in a particular region proposing the solutions which have been effective in other regions/country/city/district. All this being Proactive than being retrospective.

It is similar to idea we usually apply in corporates right?? see across different engagements/divisions how things are being done and problems being tackled and then transfer the best practices across so that we leverage on our learnings.....

Just a thought !!

False Economy by Alan Beattie

Came across this book in Landmark stores at Spencer Plaza some time back. It was put on discount so got it cheaper than original price. Rs 90 savings. I have been finding it hard to keep up with the habit of reading but still try to take out time whenever I can...."as long as one has will one will find a way".The book took a relative longer time to finish , roughly around 1.5 months. Quite a tough read if you try to put a correlation with the title of the book at first. Now since it took 1.5 months I vaguely recall some parts and trying to put a meaning to what I read ...how does it fit.Anyways , about the book. It is quite interesting and informative on many aspects..... trying to put a meaning to why the things are the way they stand today even when they sometimes look so foolish.... book is filled with examples. At first it looks puzzlingly but then Alan tries to put the reasoning behind the observed phenomenon.... something all "Economist" are fond of doing....why only them though...in fact anyone having the curiosity . The book gives a lot of emphasis on the historical origins of the current state of affairs and observations. Author has indeed done a thorough research on history as well to write this book. Book also covers about the India's growth in service sector and dominance of China in manufacturing and why that is the way it is. Again all things are explained with historical perspective with sufficient details and reasoning.Rather than call it False Economy I might also prefer to call it "Real Economy" also .

Here is good reference for review.

Animated Explanation

Animated guide on BBC Science website is worth a look for understanding quickly about the basics of some of the natural disaster phenomenon occuring in the world . Reminded me of school days when we had it as part of science course . Good refresher :). I find this kind of explanation way better than textual one alone.

on a Sunday evening.....

Fruit Market @ Koyembedu