Nine monkeys die due to poisoning in Paya Terubong

 June 26, 2021

BY K. SUTHAKAR

Nine monkeys die due to poisoning in Paya Terubong

GEORGE TOWN: Nine monkeys were found dead allegedly due to poisoning on a foothill outside a high-rise flat in Paya Terubong near here.

A resident found the monkeys grimacing in pain outside the flats in Jalan Bukit Kukus at about 6pm today. 26/11.

Security guard S. Sivakumaran, 48,  said he believed someone had poisoned the primates.

"As far I know, nine monkey were found dead at the foot of the cliff in front of the flats.

"There may be more dead monkeys up the cliff," he said in an interview.

Sivakumaran, who lodged a report at the Ayer Itam police station, said the monkeys had been there for more than 30 years.

"I used to see them at the foot of the hill. They will go up the stairs in the flat to look for food.

"But they are not a nuisance. They  do not disturb anyone," he said.

Residents of Grand View Heights are angry over the incident.

Factory technician A. Sasi Kumar, 34, there must be justice for the monkeys. 

"The authorities must investgate the culprit or culprits who poisoned them, " he said.

Some residents were seen attending to the monkeys who were sort of having fits.

A resident can be seen asking whether water should be given to the primates.

A resident can be seen digging a hole to bury the monkeys.

The video clips and photographs are going viral in the social media.

--ends.

The vision of health for all cannot be achieved through gender selective policies.

 A very brave and well written letter by Tan Sri Dr. Ismail Merican.

Former Director General of Health

Ministry of Health, Malaysia

LIKE many Malaysians, I am disturbed by the current developments and directions our country is taking. Race and religion seem to be used as tools to gain popularity and leverage by individuals who appear to be oblivious to the negative repercussions that may ensue.

This motley group of people comprises politicians, religious leaders and spokespersons of minor NGOs. They believe that by doing so, they will move the whole nation closer to God.

Some have caused irreparable damage by encouraging Muslim parents not to vaccinate their children. This is the height of absurdity and reflects the huge knowledge gap they seem to have on the benefits of vaccination.

Granted there may be side effects but the benefits of vaccination in the prevention of disease far outweigh its risks and millions of lives have been saved by it.

Then there is the issue of herd immunity. If fewer people are infected with the disease through vaccination, fewer people can spread it to others.

Therefore, people who are not vaccinated are less likely to contract the disease if those around them are protected. The proportion of the community that needs to be individually immune to a disease in order to provide herd immunity is higher for diseases that are more contagious.

For measles, 83% to 94% of a population must be individually immune to confer herd immunity. Serious side effects of vaccines are very rare.

Sadly, in Malaysia we now hear of deaths from diphtheria, a disease most of us have long forgotten because of its rarity after successful immunisation programmes.

It has now re-emerged with a vengeance, thanks to misinformation and scare tactics of detractors. It is quite unbelievable that Malaysia, which aspires to be a developed nation in four years, is now saddled with vaccine-preventable diseases just because parents have been misled by a few pretentious individuals.

I think the Health Ministry (MOH) should do more. Organise forums, call in stakeholders and civil society, and engage with opponents of the programme. In short, it must make itself visible and genuinely concerned.

We cannot allow these possibly naïve people to gradually demolish a highly successful immunisation strategy. Sending out press statements and releases is not going to solve the problem.

Next is the announcement by my medically-trained learned colleague, Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya, the Deputy Health Minister, regarding plans to only allow female doctors to deliver babies in public hospitals.

I thought I was suffering from hypoglycaemia as a result of fasting when I read it.

What was he thinking? Surely he knew that doctors are bound by our code of ethics and professional conduct.

We are not allowed to discriminate by gender, race or religion. Our role is to save as many lives as possible, all done ethically and with safety in mind.

For the record, the majority of babies are delivered by midwives who are exclusively female. The specialist, male or female, will only intervene if complications occur.

If one insists on a specialist of a particular sex, treatment could be delayed with life-threatening complications.

Our health system has done extremely well since our independence and we have impressive health indicators. This was achieved through a health care system that did not discriminate by gender. Whoever had the required expertise would be allowed to treat patients.

Allowing only females to become obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) specialists would prevent their male counterparts from pursuing a discipline. You will be limiting his freedom of choice.

The training of a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist is not restricted to a certain gender. Moreover, the O&G fraternity has developed sub-specialties which include gynae-oncology, feto-maternal medicine, reproductive medicine and uro-gynaecology.

Some of these sub-specialties, such as gynae-oncology, are already male dominated due to the long hours.

If O&G specialists are predominantly female, the growth of certain vital sub-specialties may be restricted.

So what is next? Allowing only female surgeons to do breast surgery? Introducing gender biased policies in health care can be detrimental.

The conundrum of gender selective entry into the medical field will lead to multiple issues such as shortage of male doctors in fields like urology and restriction of breast surgery only to female doctors.

The choice of who the patient wants to deliver her child is really hers. Private health care already provides the choice to the patient as to who she wishes to see for obstetric care.

Patients do realise that they should have confidence in the skills and experience of the doctor and choice should not be based solely on the gender. It is important to choose a doctor who possesses recognised qualifications and experience.

The vision of health for all cannot be achieved through gender selective policies.

TAN SRI DR ISMAIL MERICAN

Former director-[truncated by WhatsApp]

Did u know this part of the history of Kerala ?

It happened when the biggest and the most valuable company in the history of the world was brought down (among other things) by a royal Malayali from India.

There was a moment in history when the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC) or simply the Dutch East India Company was the most well funded and powerful Business, military and naval force in the world.

Established in 1602, it had a virtual monopoly of the global spice trade for most of the 17th century and was the first truly multinational corporation in history.

It had a great run and was the Apple or Google of its day - only more successful, profitable- paying on average, an 18% dividend for almost 200 years

Adjusted to inflation, it had the market capitalisation of over 7 Trillion Dollars (in today’s money) - making it perhaps the most valuable company in the history of companies.

The Dutch made most of their money from India - By the early 18th century, the Dutch economic and political power in southern India was at its peak. The Dutch had thrown the Portuguese out, defeated the Mighty Zamorins of Calicut and even sadly turned the powerful kingdom of Kochi into a Vassal State where the crown even bore the Dutch emblem of VOC.

The Dutch East India Company is dead today - in large parts, thanks to this patriotic powerful Indian from Kerala.

Among the many mistakes that ultimately lead to their downfall, perhaps the biggest was committed by Dutch Governor Gustaaf Willem Van Imhoff in 1739.

During the ensuing negotiations between Governor Imhoff and Marthanda Varma, the ruler of Travancore, regarding the Dutch interests in Kochi, when Governor Imhoff threatened Marthanda Varma, that his forces will rake Travancore down to dust.

In his reply - Varma quipped simply:

"With all due respect to you sir, then I will certainly invade Holland, mark my words ."

Obviously miffed, the Governor of the Mighty Dutch empire walked off from the meeting, determined to teach this local king of a small Indian kingdom a lesson.

Soon, a large contingent of Dutch artillery forces landed in Colachel, lead by Captain Eustachius De Lannoy. Their intention was to make a quick dash and capture the capital of Travancore - Padmanabhapuram.

On the 10th of August, 1741, both Armies met in the now famous Battle of Colachel.

Within no time, the Dutch faced a crushing and decisive defeat - most of their soldiers fled and their commander, Eustace De Lannoy was captured along with his deputy.

Marthanda Varma forced  the Dutch to sign a peace treaty, taking over most of the Dutch forts in the Malabar region of India and bringing to an end, the Dutch monopoly in the Spice Trade with India.

What’s more, Marthanda Varma even made Eustachius De Lannoy join his forces as a trainer and used him to modernise the Army of Travancore - which later became the Madras Regimentof Independent India.

The Dutch Black Pepper trade monopoly was taken over by the State of Travancore - which made them rich then and now!

In case you wonder how rich - Marthanda Varma re-consecrated an old Temple of Lord Padmanabhaswamy (Lord Vishnu) and regularly donated to it in his lifetime.

Recently, 5 of the 8 sealed chamber Vaults of this temple were opened by the authorities - which yielded a "smallish " treasure in Gold and Jewels, estimated to be worth a little over USD 22 Billion (making it the richest institution and place of worship in the world). Experts believe that the remaining sealed vaults hold treasures worth a Trillion dollars

While Marthanda Varma, an Indian, had his life moment in world history - our disgraceful Indian Historians didn’t think of his achievements as important enough to even deserve a mention in our school textbooks.

If you care more and are an Indian with self respect and pride, irrespective of where you come from in India- spread this factual historical event  far and wide!

MALAYALEE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

 MALAYALEE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

An elderly merchant had a small shop for years.

One day a huge  Supermarket set up shop across the road from his little shop. 

They put up signs advertising their prices, including one that said "Butter - 100 Rupees". 

In response, the Malayalee merchant added a sign to his own window, "Butter - 90 Rupees". 

The next day, the big supermarket had a new sign, "Butter - 80 Rupees". 

Sure enough, the Malayalee merchant's sign now read "Butter - 70 Rupees". 

This went on for a while, until eventually one of the Malayalee merchant's customers pointed to the sign and said, 

"Sir, you cannot keep your prices so low for long. These big companies can use their buying power to sell products cheaper, and a little store like yours can never compete." 

In response, the old Malayalee merchant bent forward  and muttered, 

"Ende mohne, I don't even sell Butter..."

Moral

Never try to outsmart a Malayalee.

Giving Is Receiving

 Giving Is Receiving

We live in a time of ‘take, take, take’. Something for nothing; buy one get one free. The truth of the matter is that simply by giving we will receive all that We need. Giving is receiving.

Today let us find a way to ‘give’ unconditionally and with love.

Give a smile; give a word of appreciation; give a thought of good wishes; give your co-operation for a task.

Make today a day of giving and tomorrow we will receive the fruits.

IN THE SAME STORM...BUT DIFFERENT BOAT

 IN THE SAME STORM...BUT DIFFERENT BOAT⛵🛶

We are all navigating a storm, but not in the same boat

The waves may capsize yours while gently rocking mine

Or vice versa

For some, quarantine is a moment of reflection, of re-connection. Easy, in flip flops, with no worry of trying to make ends meet

For others, this is a desperate crisis

Some experience it as loneliness and isolation

Others a time of reconnection with family and friends

Some lament the absence of a brand they love

Others worry about bread for the weekend, or if the noodles will last a few more days

Some work in their "home office"

Others have lost their homes and offices

We criticize those who break the quarantine

But some have no choice, they have to pay the bills. 

*Others choose to escape. To their country homes or favourite vacation destinations

Some have experienced the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure their loved ones are going to make it

And yet there are some who don't even believe this is a big deal

Many are getting vaccinated. Some have faith in God and miracles. Others lack faith in science

Some think the storm is passing, others think the worst is yet to come

So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are in the same storm. How we perceive it depends on the boat we are on

And when the storm passes, each of us will emerge, in our own way. Some stronger, some unscathed, some scarred, some on a stretcher, and some will not make it. 

It is very important to see beyond our own experience

See beyond our politics, beyond religion, beyond race, beyond the nose on our faces

Do not underestimate the pain of others even if we do not feel it ourselves

Do not judge the good life of one nor condemn the choices of the other

Let us not judge the one who lacks, nor the one with possessions

We are all simply on different boats

Let’s navigate our routes with respect, empathy and responsibility

--Author unknown

Words for reflection!

“Goodbye Juventus” - Cristiano Ronaldo

 BERITA TERKINI

2nd JUly 2021

“Goodbye Juventus” - Cristiano Ronaldo

Dunia bola sepak global dikejutkan dengan berita yang mengatakan bahawa bekas pemain termahal dunia dan nadi utama Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo tidak berminat untuk terus kekal di Itali. 

"Saya akan tinggalkan Itali, itu keputusan saya. Saya tidak akan mengubah pendirian itu"- Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kenyataan yang penuh kontroversi itu mengundang tanda tanya ke manakah destinasi beliau setelah berita ini menjadi tular di media sosial. Ini kerana seperti yang diberitakan, harga Ronaldo mencecah ratusan juta pound sterling dan gaji sebanyak 400k seminggu. Ketika ditanya, ini reaksi beliau:

"Berdasarkan prestasi semasa saya, saya masih mampu untuk beraksi di peringkat tertinggi dalam dunia bola sepak untuk sekurang-kurangnya 3-4 musim lagi. Ke mana destinasi saya selepas ini, saya akan tentukan dalam masa terdekat."

Apabila ditanya kelab manakah yang mungkin menjadi pilihan beliau, jawapannya agak mengejutkan. 

"Tidak mungkin saya akan kembali ke Manchester United mahupun Real Madrid... Saya inginkan sebuah pasukan yang sekurang-kurangnya setanding atau menghampiri pencapaian kelab saya sekarang (Juventus)."

"Saya sudah mengecapi segala kejuaraan di peringkat domestik dan antarabangsa bersama Manchester United dan Real Madrid tapi saya belum mendapat satu piala yang saya idamkan sejak saya mula bermain untuk Sporting Lisbon lagi. Itu impian saya."

Ketika ditanya wartawan apakah kejuaraan yang diinginkan, beliau seolah2 memberi gambaran kelab mana yang akan dipilih oleh beliau.

“Saya ingin sekali menyertai kelab Perak FC skuad Boss Gourus. Antara sebab utama saya ingin menyertai pasukan Perak ialah kerana pasukan mereka mempunyai semangat kerjasama yang hebat...saya ingin menaikkan Perak FC ke AFC Champions League dan seterusnya membantu memenangi Piala tersebut.. 

Perak juga mempunyai rekod dalam Liga Super yg pasukan lain tidak mampu lakukan dan yang paling saya suka adalah doyan Perak aje sedap kome weihhhh... Poyak pulak harum & sedap2... Meleleh Ayo Lior teman bile Google pasey Perak 😊

-Cristiano Ronaldo-

#malayjokes, #CristianoRonaldo

Ugandan President’s address to his nation. Regarding Covid-19

 Ugandan President’s address to his nation. 

Wisdom to share ✨

Uganda President KAGUTA MUSEVENI warns against people misbehaving during this COVID-19 period, "God has a lot of work, He has the whole world to look after. He cannot just be here in Uganda looking after idiots". 

Below is his reported statement.

"In a war situation, nobody asks anyone to stay indoors. You stay indoors by choice. In fact, if you have a basement, you hide there for as long as hostilities persist.

During a war, you don't insist on your freedom. You willingly give it up in exchange for survival. 

During a war, you don't complain of hunger. You bear hunger and pray that you live to eat again.

During a war, you don't argue about opening your business. You close your shop (if you have the time), and run for your life. You pray to outlive the war so that you can return to your business (that's if it has not been looted or destroyed by mortar fire).

During a war, you are thankful to God for seeing another day in the land of the living. 

During a war, you don't worry about your children not going to school. You pray that the government does not forcefully enlist them as soldiers to be trained in the school premises now turned military depot.

The world is currently in a state of war. A war without guns and bullets. A war without human soldiers. A war without borders. A war without cease-fire agreements. A war without a war room. A war without sacred zones.

The army in this war is without mercy. It is without any milk of human kindness. It is indiscriminate - it has no respect for children, women, or places of worship. This army is not interested in spoils of war. It has no intention of regime change. It is not concerned about the rich mineral resources underneath the earth. It is not even interested in religious, ethnic or ideological hegemony. Its ambition has nothing to do with racial superiority. It is an invisible, fleetfooted, and ruthlessly effective army.

Its only agenda is a harvest of death. It is only satiated after turning the world into one big death field. Its capacity to achieve its aim is not in doubt. Without ground, amphibious and aeriel machines, it has bases in almost every country of the world. Its movement is not governed by any war convention or protocol. In short, it is a law unto itself. It is Coronavirus. Also known as COVID-19 (because it announced its destructive presence and intention in the year of our Lord 2019)

Thankfully, this army has a weakness and it can be defeated. It only requires our collective action, discipline and forbearance. COVID-19 cannot survive social and physical distancing. It only thrives when you confront it. It loves to be confronted. It capitulates in the face of collective social and physical distancing. It bows before good personal hygiene. It is helpless when you take your destiny in your own hands by keeping them sanitized as often as possible.

This is not a time to cry about bread and butter like spoilt children. After all, the Holy Book tells us that man shall not live by bread alone. Let's obey and follow the instructions of the authorities. Let's flatten the COVID-19 curve. Let's exercise patience. Let's be our brothers' keeper. In no time, we shall regain our freedom, enterprise and socializing."

In the midst of EMERGENCY, we practice urgency of service and the urgency of love for others. ✨

God bless us all.

👏👏👏 The best and most intelligent public speech ever made during Covid-19. 🎩 off to him. SALUTE a great leader.

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Steven Spielberg and a Chinese

Britain Awarded: Best Joke !!!
😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

A Chinese walks into a bar in America late one night and he saw Steven Spielberg.

As he was a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him, and asks for his autograph.

Instead, Spielberg gives him a slap and says, "You Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbour, get outta here."

The astonished Chinese man replied, "It was not the Chinese who bombed your Pearl Harbour, it was the Japanese".

"Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, you're all the same," replied Spielberg.

In return, the Chinese gives Spielberg a slap and says, "You sank the Titanic, my forefathers were on that ship."

Shocked, Spielberg replies, "It was the iceberg that sank the ship, not me."

The Chinese replies, "Iceberg, Spielberg, Carlsberg, you're all the same."
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

(This particular joke won an award for the best joke in a competition organized in Britain)

Bahasa Tamil (Tamil Language the oldest classical language)

The earliest example of the language can be traced back to 300 BC, but its origin is believed to be during 2500 BC or so. In today's world, around 78 million people in the world speak Tamil. It is this fact of contemporary utility that makes Tamil the longest surviving language in the world

Foreigners ridicule the Chinese Zodiac

Foreigners ridicule the Chinese Zodiac. On one occasion, a group of Chinese representatives participated in the reception of a delegation composed of European aristocrats. Most of the Europeans had kinship with some royal family, very knowledgeable and cultivated, treat people polite, but hidden behind their pretence of high culture was some in-born arrogance. On the last day of dinner, these aristocrats drank more and began to speak freely. During the banquet, a German aristocrat stood up and said: "You Chinese people use the common animals like pig, dog, mouse as zodiac signs! Unlike us, we take after the stars like Taurus, Leo, Virgo ... ... I do not know how your ancestors think!" Everyone among the Europeans had listened and then laughed, but they also toasted each other, as their earlier elegance dissapated. It stands to reason, when others insult your ancestors, and even if you cannot refute, at least you should topple the table! However, all those Chinese guests did not say anything at first, perhaps they were unable to respond. Then one of the Chinese stood up and said in a peaceful tone, "Yes, the ancestors of the Chinese people are down to earth in choosing common animals, and our 12 zodiac animals are paired in duality, reflecting the six realms of reincarnation, and is a reflection of our ancestors' expectations and demands on us." At this time, the atmosphere slowly settled down, but some of the nobles looked arrogant & indifferent. The Chinese man then said: "The first pairing comprises rats and cattle. Mice represents wisdom and cattle, hard work. Wisdom and hard work must be coupled together. With wisdom alone, and absence of hard work, it becomes valueless wit; and hard work solely, without the use of the brains, denotes a simpleton. The two strengths must be combined. This is the ancestor's expectations and requirements on the first and the most important group." "The second group is tigers and rabbits. The tiger represents bravery, while the rabbit manifests caution. Courage and prudence must be coupled together to be bold and cautious. Being brave alone without caution, one becomes reckless; without courage, one becomes timid. This group is also very important" ... so the Chinese guest look at these aristocrats, smiled politely and remarked: "When we Chinese people show restraint, please do not think that the Chinese people are not courageous." Seeing that everyone was in deep thought, the Chinese continue: "The third group is the dragon and snake - the dragon represents ferocity, while the snake represents flexibility. We all know that hard cast iron is not malleable and can be broken easily; however being flexible alone makes one easy to lose one's assertiveness. So the message from the ancients to us, is to balance both of these qualities." "Next is the horse and sheep, Horses represents the courage to go forward, the sheep depict their natural docile nature of going with the flow. If a person only set his sights on his own targets without regard for the surrounding environment, without taking the landmarks into consideration, he will inevitably continue to bounce around randomly, and may not even be able to achieve the goals eventually. Therefore, the mettle of courage to step forward and lead, which must be coupled with the ability to work in harmony with the crowd. Both characteristics must be married tightly together...this is our ancestors expectations on the fourth group." "Then there are monkeys and roosters. Monkeys represent adaptability, while all roosters crow regularly on time, representing consistency. Adaptability and constancy must be binded tightly and strategically together. If you are constantly changing goals and objectives, no matter how good the policy, the benefits cannot be reaped. On the one hand, stability, harmony and order are needed to maintain on course, but on the other hand one needs to change and adapt to circumstances in order to remain relevant and advance further ahead. This is the most fundamental concept of how to thrust forward for the future." "Finally, dogs and pigs. Dogs represent fierce loyalty, pigs represent the easy-going nature. If a person is too loyal, and does not know how to be easy-going, the tendency would be to exclude others. In turn, a person who is too easy-going, has no loyalty, and this person will lose his principles & ideals. Whether it is a nation's loyalty, or loyalty to their ideals, both ideas must be closely combined, so it is easy to keep the balance of the heart." "In the end, I would like to know the significance and qualities behind your constellations of Aquarius, Sagittarius, Capricorn and other stars, and how do these reflect the hope and expectations of your ancestors on you," the Chinese diplomat asked. These European nobles, for a long time, did not speak, ...the audience remained silent. Reading this is the first time that I have understood the meaning of the Chinese zodiac as well. The young man who spoke then was Mr. Zhou Enlai, the former Chinese premier.

Smartphone Jokes; Babies and smartphone

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Cut My Hair

Wife: Can I cut my hair and make it short?
Husband: Cut it.
W: I took lot of efforts to grow it long..
H: Then don't cut it
W: They say short hair is the fashion these days..
H: Then cut it
W: What if the fashion changes after I cut?
H: Then don't cut it
W: All my friends say that I will look beautiful with a short hair..
H: Then cut it
W: But I doubt whether short hair will suit my small face..
H: Then don't cut it
W: But short hair is very easy to manage..
H: Then cut it
W: But how can I wear flowers in my hair. I love to wear flowers.
H: Then don't cut it
W: I think there is nothing wrong in trying once...
H: Then cut it
W: But it may take a long time to grow hair again.
H: Then don't cut it
W: Still I feel like giving it a try once
H: Then cut it
W: If I look ugly after cutting my hair ....
H: Then don't cut it
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The husband is undergoing treatment in a mental hospital presently.  He doesn't speak anything except two sentences. “Then cut it and then don't cut it."
The doctors wonder what is to be cut. They are conducting all tests.

Parenting: Feeding Children

Men will be Men

While trying to avoid hitting a dog, I lost control of my two wheeler and  landed in a ditch by the side of road. With some difficulty, as I crawled out of the ditch, a beautiful woman who had stopped her car and came to help me asked  "Are you okay?"

 "I'm okay I think," I replied as I pulled myself up.

She said, “Come, get in my car. I’ll take you to my place that is only few blocks away. You can clean up, and then I will examine to confirm that you are not hurt.”

"That's nice of you," I answered, "but I don't think my wife will like me doing that!"

"Oh, come on, I’m a nurse," she insisted. "We need to see if you have any scrapes and treat them properly."

Well, she was really pretty and very kind. I could not say no, but repeated, "I'm sure my wife won't like this."

We arrived at her place and after cleaning up, she examining me to confirm that I do not have any major injury and then offered a drink. We had couple of drinks, but all along I was feeling guilty and finally told her,  "I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset so I'd better go now."

"Don't be silly!" she said with a smile, "Stay for a while. She won't know anything. I suppose, she must be at home, right?"

"Well, not really. She must be still in the ditch."😂😂😂

Men will be Men😀😀

Husband & Wife on Social Media

Social Media and Fire!

In case of fire: Please leave the building before posting it on social media!

Walking

And Finally a Religious Joke 😃😃😊😊.... worth fwding I went to a Inter-Religion Integration Seminar. The Bishop came, laid his hands on my hand and said, “By the will of Jesus Christ, you will walk today!” I smiled and told him I was not paralysed. The Rabbi came, laid his hands on my hand and said, “By the will of God Almighty, you will walk today! I was less amused when I told him there was nothing wrong with me. The Mullah came, took my hands and said, “Insha Allah, you will walk today!” I snapped at him, “There’s nothing wrong with me” The Hindu sadhu came and said "Beta, you will walk on your legs today." I said "Babaji - nothing wrong with my legs" The Buddhist Monk came, held my hands and said, “By the will of The Great Buddha, you will walk today!” I rudely told him there was nothing wrong with me. After the Seminar, I stepped outside and found my car had been stolen. I believe in all religions now...... 😂😂😂😂

The Mousetrap

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr.Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it." The mouse turned to the goat and told him, "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The goat sympathized, but said, "I am so very sorry, Mr.Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers." The mouse turned to the cow and said "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The cow said, "Wow, Mr. Mouse. I'm sorry for you, but it's no skin off my nose." So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap alone. That very night a sound was heard throughout the house - like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital , and she returned home with a fever. Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main Ingredient. But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the goat. The farmer's wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them. The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness. So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in this amazing journey called LIFE. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another. Each of us may not be connected through a blood line, we may not even be friends. But we are all connected through humanity. Enjoy the last few weeks of the year 2018. God bless us all...