Did you hear about the mathematician who is
afraid of negative numbers? They’d stop at nothing to avoid them.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
PJ of the day
Editor's pick: Developing good morning habits and more....
Developing good morning habits:
Childhood railway memories:
How to remove the coronavirus caller tune:
Links to explore:
https://www.facebook.com/DancingDanRue/videos/2657116731212866
https://www.facebook.com/thedoctorasky/videos/712189615971015
Jaw dropping places on Earth
Angel Falls, Venezuela
Located in the Guayana highlands
of Venezuela, this mammoth waterfall is dramatic and beautiful in equal parts.
The drop is more than 3,199 feet (975m), making Angel Falls the world's highest
uninterrupted waterfall. It cascades over the edge of the Auyán-Tepuí mountain,
a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Majestic and dominating, this natural
wonder highlights the immense power of Mother Nature.
A trip to the last century!
1971: 'All in the Family'
debuts
The
groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family" held the #1 spot in the Neilsen
ratings for five of its nine-year
run that began in January of 1971. The show, written and produced by Norman
Lear, followed the ups and downs of a working-class family in Queens with a
bigot as its patriarch. The show was the first on television to address the
pressing social issues of its day, including racism and sexism. Archie Bunker
(Carroll O'Connor, pictured here with Jean Stapleton's Edith Bunker character)
was a dock worker who drove a cab for extra income and whose personality was
meant as a satirical representation of nonsensical intolerance.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Editor's pick: Childhood railway memories and more...
Childhood Railway Memories
Resistance
Links to explore:
https://www.facebook.com/thedoctorasky/videos/3097834730315599
Jaw dropping places on Earth
Ala-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
As
far as lakes go, Ala-Kul is one of the world's most impressive. Nestled at an
altitude of over 11,483 feet (3,500m) inside the Terskey
Alatau mountain range in Kyrgyzstan, this stunning pool is one
of the globe's natural gems. Enclosed by snow-capped peaks, the glacial
lake covers just 0.5 square miles (1.5sqkm) but its vibrant cyan
waters are enough to entice and delight even the most jaded of explorer.
A trip to the last century!
1970: Maggie Smith wins
Academy Award
English
actress Maggie Smith celebrating her Academy Award for Best Actress with her
husband, English actor Robert Stephens, and friends, April 8, 1970.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Jaw dropping places on Earth
Kirkjufell, Iceland
We've
all heard of Everest and Fuji, and while these peaks are mesmerizing in their
own ways, Kirkjufell in Iceland is altogether more ethereal. The
1,519-foot (463m) mountain can be found on the island's western
coastline, an area defined by crystalline fjords, geothermal pools, and
dynamic waterfalls. It's the most photographed peak in all of Iceland
and was also used as Arrow Head Mountain in the TV series Game of
Thrones.
A trip to the last century!
1969: Apollo 11 mission
The Apollo 11 spacecraft reached lunar orbit on
July 19, 1969. As Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon, the
astronaut famously declared, "That's one small step for a man, one giant
leap for mankind." In this NASA photo, fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks
on the surface during the mission
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Jaw dropping places on Earth
Hoh Rain Forest,
Washington, USA
Located
inside the Olympic National Park in the US state of Washington, Hoh Rain Forest
is one of the country's largest temperate rainforests and showcases the tranquillity of flora and fauna. More than 1,000 years old, the
woodland is blanketed in unique mosses and ferns, while its striking Sitka
spruce and western hemlock trees can reach heights of 311 feet (95m).
A trip to the last century!
1968: Tommie Smith and
John Carlos at the Olympics
At
the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, U.S. track and field athletes Tommie
Smith and John Carlos stood barefoot on the podium to accept their gold and
bronze medals. The athletes wore black gloves and raised their fists in
solidarity, protesting racial discrimination following the assassination of
Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the Vietnam War. This photo shows the
two men with their arms raised.
Editor's pick
Childhood Railway Memories
Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!!
Links to explore
https://twitter.com/ByRakeshSimha/status/1299255604574171136?s=08
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Editor's pick
Railway Childhood memories
Postcard from Austria
Links to explore
https://www.facebook.com/sadhguru/videos/771452213669314
Most talked about hotels
Chateau Marmont - Los Angeles,
USA
Chateau
Marmont describes itself as featuring extravagant suites that are “reminiscent
of old Hollywood". Located on Sunset Blvd, this hotel has quite the past that no doubt entices travelers to
experience where big-name celebrities have frequented.
A trip to the last century!
1967: Newark Race Riots
Heightened racial tensions escalated into deadly
riots in several American cities during the summer of 1967. In Newark, an
incident of police brutality sparked five days of rioting and claimed at least 26 lives. This image,
in which National Guard troops patrol the empty streets of Newark, joined
others of armed patrols, burning buildings and Monday, August 31, 2020
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Editor's pick
Inter-district movement :
India Population Density:
Links to explore:
https://www.facebook.com/UNILADAdventure/videos/739529850214940
PJ of the day
Neighbour is fed up with husband who is a
garment manufacturer — woh aajkal bahut hosiery dikha raha hai!
Most talked about hotels
The Plaza - New York, USA
Located
near Central Park, it’s no surprise this iconic hotel ranks high among social
media lovers, especially considering its popularity with younger travelers
thanks to the movie “Home Alone 2: Escape to New York.” The Plaza oozes luxury,
and travelers will be hard-pressed to find another hotel in the Big Apple with
as much shine.
A trip to the last century
1966: China's Youth
Cultural Revolution
In
1966, Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party Mao Zedong published a "Little Red
Book” outlining his ideas for the
Cultural Revolution. Students who joined the revolution, pictured here in this
Getty photo were called Red Guards and worked to bring down Zedong's political
foes.
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