Sunday, February 22, 2026
Don't worry, cycle is locked!
A small boy parks his bike just outside Parliament and begins to head off.
A police officer calls out, “Stop! You can’t leave your bicycle there. This is where MPs, ministers, and sometimes even presidents and royalty pass by!”
The boy smiles and replies,
“Don’t worry, officer. I locked it.”
Just a JOKE!
The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said, 'Well, I'm off now. The man should be here soon.'
Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale.
'Good morning, he said, "I've come to..."
"Oh, no need to explain," Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, "I've been expecting you."
'Have you really?" Said the photographer. "Well, that's good. Did you know babies are my specialty?"
"Well that's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat."
After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"
"Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. And sometimes the living room floor is fun. You can really spread out there."
"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work out for Harry and me!"
"Well, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."
"My, that's a lot!" Gasped Mrs. Smith.
"In my line of work a man has to take his time. I'd love to be In and out in five minutes, but I'm sure you'd be disappointed with that."
"Don't I know it," said Mrs. Smith quietly.
The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus," he said.
"Oh, my God!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat.
"And these twins turned out exceptionally well, when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with."
"She was difficult?" Asked Mrs. Smith.
"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep to get a good look."
"Four and five deep?" Said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide with amazement.
"Yes", the photographer replied, "And for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling I could hardly concentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just had to pack it all in."
Mrs. Smith leaned forward. "Do you mean they actually chewed on your, uh .. . . .equipment?"
"It's true, yes. Well, if you're ready, I'll set-up my tripod and we can get to work right away."
"Tripod?"
"Oh yes, I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big to be held in the hand for very long."
Mrs. Smith fainted.
Banana with Yogurt improves digestion!
Yogurt provides probiotics (live beneficial bacteria). However, many of these bacteria die in your stomach acid before they reach your colon. Bananas (especially slightly green ones) are rich in inulin and resistant starch, which are prebiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that serve as the primary food source for probiotics. By pairing them, you are providing the "seeds" (yogurt) and the "fertilizer" (banana) simultaneously, ensuring the bacteria can colonize and improve your digestion.
Freezing Cancer tumors!
A groundbreaking cancer treatment in Sydney is redefining the standard of care by utilizing advanced MRI technology to freeze tumors directly inside the body without the need for traditional surgery. This non-invasive procedure, known as MRI-guided cryoablation, allows medical teams to destroy cancerous cells with extreme precision while the patient remains comfortable and conscious. Because the treatment requires no incisions, patients avoid the physical trauma of major surgery and are typically able to return home on the same day, marking a significant shift away from the long hospital stays and painful recoveries associated with conventional oncology.
The process works by using real-time MRI imaging to guide a specialized, needle-like probe to the exact site of the malignancy. Once positioned, focused freezing energy is applied to create an "ice ball" that encompasses the tumor, causing the cancer cells to crystallize and die while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. This fusion of diagnostic imaging and active treatment allows for immediate verification of the tumor's destruction, dramatically improving patient safety and minimizing the risk of side effects like scarring or damage to adjacent organs.
Beyond its technical capabilities, this advancement challenges the long-standing belief that aggressive surgery or systemic radiation are the only effective weapons against cancer. For patients who were previously considered ineligible for surgery due to age or other health complications, this outpatient procedure offers a vital new lifeline. By proving that a non-invasive, localized approach can achieve effective results with minimal impact on quality of life, this Sydney-based innovation is paving the way for a more compassionate and efficient future in global cancer care.
Train of life!
We board the train of life at birth and meet our parents, believing they will journey beside us forever. As the train moves forward, more passengers come aboard, our siblings, friends, children, and the loves who give our lives meaning.
But life follows its own timetable. One day, at a quiet station, our parents step off, leaving us to continue without their presence. Others too will depart over time, leaving behind silence where laughter once lived. Some will leave so gently that we may not even notice their empty seat until much later.
This journey will be filled with everything, joy and sorrow, dreams and disappointments, warm hellos and painful goodbyes. True success lies not in reaching a destination, but in how we treat our fellow passengers, offering kindness, love, patience, and the best of who we are.
The greatest mystery is that none of us knows when our own station will arrive. So while we travel, we must live fully, love deeply, forgive freely, and cherish every shared moment.
Because when it is our time to step off the train, what matters most is that we leave behind beautiful memories in the hearts of those who continue the journey.
I wish you a peaceful and meaningful ride on the train of life.
Consuming raw nuts are harmful!
Nuts and seeds contain phytic acid, a "storage" molecule that protects the seed until it's ready to grow. In your stomach, phytic acid binds to minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc, preventing you from absorbing them. By soaking nuts in water for 8–12 hours (sprouting), you signal the seed to begin germination. This breaks down the phytic acid and releases the nutrients, making them "bioavailable." You aren't just cleaning them; you’re unlocking their vault.
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