Saturday 10 March 2012

PURPLE SQUIRREL OF PENNSYLVANIA

A purple squirrel was spotted by Percy Emert and his wife Connie of  Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. They lured it into a trap using some peanuts. Everyone just like them wondered why the squirrel is purple? Purple squirrel made world wide news and there is even a Facebook page dedicated to the squirrel with 9,160 likes! Last Tuesday, the squirrel was let free. It certainly didn't like to be in cage and neither did the Emerts want that. 

There are some interesting theories however as to how or why Purple Squirrel's fur is purple

* Product introduced into the it's nesting material that imparted the color to the fur
* Accidental immersion or contact with dye/colour compound
* Colour on the fur is not even, so it could be the natural color
* The squirrel possibly has too much bromide in it's system that gave rise to this color
* It could be a genetic foul-up.


Nothing has been proved or established why or how the squirrel turned out to be purple. It remains a mystery.






MY PICTURES FOR THE DAY - WATER FOUNTAIN

It's peaceful yet exhilarating to watch the play of water in any fountain. Here are a few pictures I took yesterday  of the water fountain inside 360 Mall. If you visit 360 Mall in the evenings, it's beautiful to watch the water fountains outside the Mall as well, close to the main entrance. 






IMMATURITY OR FUN


I found this rather funny, than immature! What about you?

ROBOT RESTAURANT IN THAILAND


How would you like to be served by an entertaining Robot when you are at a restaurant? Sounds intriguing? Read on...


Hajima Restaurant in Bangkok located in Monopoly Park mall, serves Japanese cuisine. The decor is warm Japanese style with modern appeal. But you know what the most interesting thing is? Customers at Hajime are served by two Samurai Robots. Yes real robots! Customers choose and place their order via touch screen monitor on their table. Two armed robots will deliver the food to the customer's table, along a rail track built inside the restaurant. Once the customer is done, the Robots collects the empty dishes from the tables. Every 30 to 45 minutes the Robots break into a dance, entertaining the customers! They can also express emotions. These Robots were manufactured in Japan and programmed in Thailand. Watch the Samurai Robot Waiter in action in the video below.



Hajime Robot Restaurant, Bangkok






BREAKFAST FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Wondering what to have for breakfast while trying to lose weight? Here is a simple and easy to make breakfast idea, - Orange, Olives and Egg Breakfast.  It's a power packed breakfast filled with all the goodness of protein and vitamins, guaranteed to wake up any sleepy head, will help boost your moods and energy. Even if you are not a diet, it's a healthy breakfast. The egg was fried using just 3/4 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. You can fry the egg in a non stick pan without oil. But I do recommend using olive oil as it's very good for our health. The oranges are Valencia and the olives are black Spanish olives.

Orange, Olives and Egg Breakfast 
( one of my personal favorites )






EXERCISE TO KEEP FIT


Thursday 8 March 2012

THE POWER OF BEING A WOMAN


A young lady on my Facebook friend list posted this today. And I thought I'd share this on my blog!


HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!



INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2012



International Women's Day (IWD) is observed on March 8, every year. Nations world wide hold celebrations focusing on gender equality, respect, appreciation and love towards women in recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements as well as to empower women, as a fundamental human right, through various means. Organizations, governments, charities and women's groups across the globe hold events to observe IWD. By empowering women, well fare and well being of families and societies are established. 

UN theme for IWD 2012 is 'Empower rural women - End hunger and poverty'

"Invest in rural. Eliminate discrimination against them in law and in practice. Ensure that policies respond to their needs. Give them equal access to resources. Provide rural women with a role in decision-making". - Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General 

The International Women's Day Website theme for 2012 is 'Connecting girls, inspiring Futures'. Visit their site to learn more about IWD and how it's celebrated across the globe. 

There are lot of women subjected to various kinds of suffering in so many parts of the world and it's a sorry plight. Women play such a huge and important role in nurturing and taking care of the family, home and children and through women empowerment, a lot of great things can be achieved. 

If you are a woman, be proud of who you are; celebrate being a woman, realize that other women are very much like you from the inside irrespective of race, color, social status, education, power or position. Encourage other women recognize their strengths and if you can, help those who are in need, in whatever big or little way.


GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2012

The annual International Geneva Motor Show 2012 commenced yesterday March 7 and will continue till March 18 in Geneva, Switzerland. Amazing super cars and concept cars were unveiled at the show. To view the magnificent cars and update yourself with all what's happening at the Geneva Motor Show, visit The Telegraph and  Autoblog

WINNER OF 'CAR OF THE YEAR' AWARD AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
OPEL AMPERA
Opel Ampera (won Geneva Motor Show 2012 Car of the Year award)

McLaren MP4-12C

Toyota FT-Bh 

Sbarro Motbeliard Electrosport

Telsa Electric Urban transport pod

Chevrolet Tru 140 S

Kia Trackster

Volkswagen Bugster

Toyota Digi

Honda NSX sports coupe hybrid

Lamborghini Aventador J

Lexus LF-LC high performance hybrid

Pagani Huayra Carbon Edition supercar

Gumpert - Black Apollo

Smarts For us Electric car
Koenigsegg Agera 2

Rinspeed Dock+Go

Renault Two seater Twizy
Ferrari F 12 Berlinetta with 740 horsepower!


GIFT ARTICLES AT AG MART

AG MART in Salmiah (beside Galleria 2000), has nice gift articles and decorative items. I liked their sword and knife collection.














MY PICTURE FOR THE DAY - BOREDOM OR PATIENCE?

Waiting....while parents shop


Boredom or Patience?