HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR
BELOVED ARIANNA KURIAN -PHILIP,
GRANDDAUGHTER OF OUR CHIEF EDITOR,
GEORGE KURIAN!!! ARIANNA, THANKS FOR
YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND EXCELLENT POEMS
AND STORIES. WE ENJOYED READING
ALL OF THEM.
Friday, April 18, 2014
HEALTHWORLD# GREAT TECHNOLOGY
Stick-On Monitoring Patch Moves And Stretches With Skin
Like a Band-Aid that keeps track of your activities
Credit: John Rogers
To track physiological signs, you need hard integrated circuit chips, rigid sensors, batteries, and other electronic components. The skin, on the other hand, constantly moves around, so wearable electronics that stick to the surface have long been an engineering challenge.
The research team, led by John A. Rogers of UIUC and Yonggang Huang of Northwestern, has found a way of embedding hard chips inside skin-soft patches that move with the skin. Their findings are published in the April 4 issue of Science.
The chips used in the device are made of silicon with a plastic casing. A thin membrane made of silicone rubber encloses the chips. Within this enclosure, a silicone fluid permeates around the chips. The plastic casing of the chips isolates the active components from the fluid, and the fluid itself is an electrical insulator, so it doesn’t influence the behavior of the devices.
To ensure the device doesn’t break while stretching with the skin, the team used an origami-inspired design in constructing the electrical wiring. Essentially, the wiring is in a folded-up configuration that can unfold in a very controlled yet natural way as the device stretches with the motion of the skin. The crucial part is the unfolding process, as it allows the distances between the chips to change without disrupting the wiring interconnect.
Moving forward, the team hopes to improve the device's ability to cope with overstretching, and to develop biochemical sensors for the device. For example, the ability to sample sweat coming out of the skin and being able to do chemical analysis on that sweat on the spot can open up a whole new range in the realm of health monitoring. Professor Rogers is a co-founder of MC10, an electronics startup company responsible for pursuing commercialization for the device, and he hopes to unveil a commercial product within two years.
“The body’s a vehicle for doing sophisticated, clinical quality physiological status monitoring,” Professor Rogers said. “The skin is a great window into body processes.”
Professor Rogers' other engineering work--a pacemaker powered by heartbeats--was featured in our April 2014 Issue.
Here is a video demonstration of the device, showing its flexibility.
TANYA'S RECOVERY IS ON THE WAY: SHORT STORY BY CYNTHIA ABEGAIL
It was a dreary afternoon when Tanya passed by the office to ask for directions.
"Good afternoon, I just arrived from Marseilles and I wish to enrol my child in Prep, is it here?"
The receptionist warmly replied, "O' no, the school is opposite that road, please see Mr. Wally,
the Principal." "Thanks, I appreciate it." Diana, the volunteer asked Tanya, "May I get your
name so that we could invite you for a Parish dinner." Tanya replied, "Certainly, I live just a block from here and I live with my husband and five children." Diana said, "Welcome aboard!"
Tanya was full of joy! She did not yet have friends in the community, so she thought this is
a good start. Well, Tanya is looking forward for the Parish dinner! One day of November,
with a raincoat and a huge umbrella, she arrived at the foyer of the House. All of the people
were all smiles and the the one In-Charge warmly sat on her feet! Tanya beamed and
the night sweeped like a trail of surprises and beacons a great hope for her and her eldest son, Darren.
After three years of a paradise regained in this place, she is about to experience an unforgettable
situation. Remember Diana, a blonde lady with this streak of irrationality: her true color emerged!
Just like an innocent lamb, she now started to be envious of Tanya because of her affable nature
that led her to be dubbed as "The Rose of the Innocent Garden." Tanya is a vivacious lady that
is always the life of the party. But, Diana is not happy! She is jealous!!!
So, the ordeal begun! Diana ranted once, "Haven't you called Gina, the old lady to be picked
up?" Tanya replied, "She is not home when I rung!" Diana replied, "So, you should have went to her place!" But Tanya retorted, "You know, it is not good to go to one's house without informing them,
you know that!" Diana shouted, "You should have known better! Pathetic!!!"
For a period of three years, Diana was negative of Tanya. After this period of time, Tanya
developed a phobia of her. Whenever she is about to meet the nasty lady, she had this
unexplainable goose bumps and fear. She avoided as much as possible to encounter her,
but Tanya is not always successful. To make matters worst, Diana discredit her all over
the place that she lost even her most faithful confidante.
Sometimes, Tanya will burst into tears with no reason at all. Later, she was diagnosed with anxiety
disorder. Her husband noticed her loss of stamina and zeal! Darrel blurted once, "What is
happening to you; you seemed to have lost your memory!" Tanya responded in a shabby way,
"Nothing, I am just getting older."
After another year, Tanya is already like a volcano erupting. Now she knows, the limit has
been reached. For the first time, she lost her temper on Diana. She got angry, but that is
only the tip of the iceberg. She lost herself, an identity crisis!
Finally, she decided to leave the place. She said to herself, "I got sick here and never will I
recover from years of bullying if I still remain here." She left Diamond Creek and moved to
the Bowman's Valley.
Bowman's Valley is at the western end of the state. It has a lush vegetation and flowering
trees. Tanya just loved the place. It took her another two and a half years to recover.
She became more confident! Darrel came once with a box of chocolates, "How's my lovely
princess, all smiles and full of life?" Tanya smiled, " I am alright, thanks to the Lord for
leading me to Bowman's Valley!" Come, I have prepared a banquet for you!"
Darrel chuckled, "You really like to make me fat, so no women will look at me." Tanya
retorted, "That's a part of the plan, how did you know?" And they burst into laughter...
Morale: Bullying is an insidous attitude! It destroys people, but recovery is still possible.
The best thing to do is to confront oneself, be aware of the plight, move away from the
situation, then ask for help! The healing process takes time, but it will happen through
God's grace and through one's willingness to be healed.
MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGE: BY REV. FR. MATHEW ZACHARIAH
( We are blessed to have a loving and powerful mother's day message from our patron Rev. Fr.Mathew Zachariah, Colorado. Our publication is lucky to have writers and patrons who shower their support and blessings to make this publication a very valuable one for our respected readers. What a meaningful and blessed message we have in this Mother's day from our Achen))New World
In America, the second Sunday in May is set aside to honor mothers.Most of the phone calls made in a year, are on Mother's Day. The reason for this is because anyone who has experienced the love, care and sacrifice of a mother can never forget it. According to the Bible, Adam and Eve are the only ones who did not have a mother.It is very beautiful for America to set apart a day to honor its beloved mothers. Most mothers get very little credit or appreciation from their families. Let us reflect on the life of an average mother. A good percentage of today's mothers work outside the home. In spite of this, when this tired mom comes home from work, she has to go directly into the kitchen. In most cases, if the father is at home, he will be relaxing watching television, on the computer, or reading some paper. Very seldom does this hard working mother get a helping hand, a compliment or a thank you note from her family. More often than not, she does not complain, for her satisfaction comes from taking care of her family.It is an amazing thing to see the influence of a godly mother in her children's lives. Her unconditional love and dedication give them confidence, acceptance, security, and understanding to love and care for others. She is there when her children need a word of comfort, a loving touch, a warm hug and most importantly apatient and listening ear. A good Christian mother never takes a back seat in instructing her children to love and trust God and Hisbeloved Son Jesus Christ. Abraham Lincoln said, "No man is poorwho has a godly mother."I remember a story I read a while back. William McKinley, lawyer,congressman, governor of Ohio, and president of the United States,had a close relationship with his dear mother. He either visited her or sent a message to her every day. When she became seriously ill, he arranged to have a special train standing by, ready to take him to her bedside. Mrs. McKinley died December 12, 1897, in the arms of her 54-year old son. Her gentleness and Christian virtues helped to mold the president's character. About 4 years later, when he was gunned down in Buffalo, New York, he showed no bitterness toward his assassin. With Christian courage he said, "God's will be done." Before he died, he asked to hear once again the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" which his mother had taught him.About 700 B.C., King Lemuel, while reflecting on what his mother had taught him, wrote the following, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm all the days of her life... She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy... Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her; many women do noble things, but you surpass them all... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." (Proverbs 31)Once I heard a man says these words about why he does not join with his children in honoring his wife on Mother's Day, "My mother is dead." Then pointing his finger to his wife, he said, "she is my wife, not my mother." When hearing this, I responded, "True, but she is the mother of your children." The Psalmist describes the blessed man who fears the Lord, "Blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house, your sons will be like olive shoots around your table." (Psalm 128:2-3)My own dear mother has gone from this world to be with her Lord.Although it has been many years now, I still have sweet memories of her. On Mother's Day while I remember my mother, I honor my wife for all the sacrifices she makes for my family. Perhaps you too have been blessed with a godly mother. May you have time to reflect on those precious memories of her, who for all those years prayed for your bright future and godly life. Let all our mothers know this Mother's Day that we love and appreciate them for what they have done for us. Beloved Mothers, WE SALUTE YOU! Dear God, bless all our mothers who are living today, and comfort all who are in your presence.
Amen.
Fr. M. M. ZachariahColorado
In America, the second Sunday in May is set aside to honor mothers.Most of the phone calls made in a year, are on Mother's Day. The reason for this is because anyone who has experienced the love, care and sacrifice of a mother can never forget it. According to the Bible, Adam and Eve are the only ones who did not have a mother.It is very beautiful for America to set apart a day to honor its beloved mothers. Most mothers get very little credit or appreciation from their families. Let us reflect on the life of an average mother. A good percentage of today's mothers work outside the home. In spite of this, when this tired mom comes home from work, she has to go directly into the kitchen. In most cases, if the father is at home, he will be relaxing watching television, on the computer, or reading some paper. Very seldom does this hard working mother get a helping hand, a compliment or a thank you note from her family. More often than not, she does not complain, for her satisfaction comes from taking care of her family.It is an amazing thing to see the influence of a godly mother in her children's lives. Her unconditional love and dedication give them confidence, acceptance, security, and understanding to love and care for others. She is there when her children need a word of comfort, a loving touch, a warm hug and most importantly apatient and listening ear. A good Christian mother never takes a back seat in instructing her children to love and trust God and Hisbeloved Son Jesus Christ. Abraham Lincoln said, "No man is poorwho has a godly mother."I remember a story I read a while back. William McKinley, lawyer,congressman, governor of Ohio, and president of the United States,had a close relationship with his dear mother. He either visited her or sent a message to her every day. When she became seriously ill, he arranged to have a special train standing by, ready to take him to her bedside. Mrs. McKinley died December 12, 1897, in the arms of her 54-year old son. Her gentleness and Christian virtues helped to mold the president's character. About 4 years later, when he was gunned down in Buffalo, New York, he showed no bitterness toward his assassin. With Christian courage he said, "God's will be done." Before he died, he asked to hear once again the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" which his mother had taught him.About 700 B.C., King Lemuel, while reflecting on what his mother had taught him, wrote the following, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm all the days of her life... She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy... Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her; many women do noble things, but you surpass them all... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." (Proverbs 31)Once I heard a man says these words about why he does not join with his children in honoring his wife on Mother's Day, "My mother is dead." Then pointing his finger to his wife, he said, "she is my wife, not my mother." When hearing this, I responded, "True, but she is the mother of your children." The Psalmist describes the blessed man who fears the Lord, "Blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house, your sons will be like olive shoots around your table." (Psalm 128:2-3)My own dear mother has gone from this world to be with her Lord.Although it has been many years now, I still have sweet memories of her. On Mother's Day while I remember my mother, I honor my wife for all the sacrifices she makes for my family. Perhaps you too have been blessed with a godly mother. May you have time to reflect on those precious memories of her, who for all those years prayed for your bright future and godly life. Let all our mothers know this Mother's Day that we love and appreciate them for what they have done for us. Beloved Mothers, WE SALUTE YOU! Dear God, bless all our mothers who are living today, and comfort all who are in your presence.
Amen.
Fr. M. M. ZachariahColorado
POEM: BY CYNTHIA ABEGAIL BERNARDO
( New World is proud to have very talented and gifted writers. Cynthia is known to all of us. Her poems has adored our New World many times.Here is another jewel for our New World family's treasure chest of literature. Thanks Cynthia)
This poem is dedicated to my maiden's family.
Do you remember the days?
Droplets of rain that daze
Shivering yet full of mirth
Clinkering footsteps with dirt.
Laughter roar the road,
Leah, my ears almost deaf!
Voice on tenor adrift...
Seems music on aboard.
Charmine, your fingers tickle,
Ere!, that's my weakness
Annoying yet with duress,
Melodious voice mesmerizes.
At doorstep,
Mother asked,
Why so late, my brood
We played by the rain blast,
Are you upset with mood?
Dad arrived so swiftly,
Why so wet, my lily?
Oh! the rain was heavy,
Chuckles and giggles so naughty!
Maruja laid the table,
All ready, my manor
Edwin said grace,
With a tinge of lace.
A family I remember
A home by the letter
Where the Lord is the centre
Humor abide with ember.
Leah, a queen by beauty,
Charmine, the princess lady,
But their hearts were gold,
Gold of Ophir by my word!
All rights reserved by the author: Cynthia Abegail Bernardo ------------------------------ Thanks. Cynthia
This poem is dedicated to my maiden's family.
Do you remember the days?
Droplets of rain that daze
Shivering yet full of mirth
Clinkering footsteps with dirt.
Laughter roar the road,
Leah, my ears almost deaf!
Voice on tenor adrift...
Seems music on aboard.
Charmine, your fingers tickle,
Ere!, that's my weakness
Annoying yet with duress,
Melodious voice mesmerizes.
At doorstep,
Mother asked,
Why so late, my brood
We played by the rain blast,
Are you upset with mood?
Dad arrived so swiftly,
Why so wet, my lily?
Oh! the rain was heavy,
Chuckles and giggles so naughty!
Maruja laid the table,
All ready, my manor
Edwin said grace,
With a tinge of lace.
A family I remember
A home by the letter
Where the Lord is the centre
Humor abide with ember.
Leah, a queen by beauty,
Charmine, the princess lady,
But their hearts were gold,
Gold of Ophir by my word!
All rights reserved by the author: Cynthia Abegail Bernardo ------------------------------ Thanks. Cynthia
WANT TO LAUGH ? A CUTE STORY: FORWARDED BY Sr. ELSIE BABY
( A very interesting,funny one. Thanks to Sr.Elsie Baby)
Very cute....
Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida , are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore.
Jacob suggests they go in.
*Jacob addresses the man behind the counter:
"Are you the owner?"
The pharmacist answers, "Yes."
*Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
*Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds"
*Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."
*Jacob: "How about suppositories?"
Pharmacist: "You bet!"
*Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. That works."
*Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
*Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"
Pharmacist: "We sure do."
*Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."
*Jacob: "Adult diapers?"
Pharmacist: "Sure."
*Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry"
Very cute....
Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida , are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore.
Jacob suggests they go in.
*Jacob addresses the man behind the counter:
"Are you the owner?"
The pharmacist answers, "Yes."
*Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
*Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds"
*Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."
*Jacob: "How about suppositories?"
Pharmacist: "You bet!"
*Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. That works."
*Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
*Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"
Pharmacist: "We sure do."
*Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."
*Jacob: "Adult diapers?"
Pharmacist: "Sure."
*Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry"
JOKES CORNER BY CYNTHIA ABEGAIL
( Plenty to laugh.Thanks Cynthia)New World
A Hongkong millionaire reported to the police that his BMW has gone out of control
and hit five cars in a mayhem. Fortunately, he said "It happened in my garage."********************************************
A retailer of computers sent an order to a distributor for about hundreds of goods.
The distributor faxed him, "Can't deliver until you pay for your past consignment.'
The retailer replied, "Can't wait that long, Cancel order!"
***************************************************
A husband visited a psychiatrist...
Husband: I have always nightmares. I dream I am shipwrecked with seven lovely women.
Psychiatrist: What's wrong with that?
Husband: Have you tried cooking for seven women?
********************************************
The next ones are by witty Henny Youngman!
Every place is so busy now a days. To get to the other side of the street, you have to be born there!
**********************************************
I took my car down to see what I could get in for a trade-in. One dealer looked intently, then offered me a ball-point pen!
********************************************
She puts cream on the night about half an inch thick, and she puts curlers in her hair.
She said, "Kiss me!"
I said, "Take me to your leader."
***********************************************
I consulted a bright new doctor in town. My arm is always painful. I said, "Doctor, please examine my arm. He looked at my arm, he brought out a medical book and studied it for ten minutes.
He said to me. "Have you ever had this pain before?"
I said, "Yes."
He said, "Well, you got it again."
THE SUN AND THE MOON: POEM BY JAYAN PHILIP
THE SUN AND THE MOON
The moon shines at night
The sun shines in the day
The sun shines in light
The moon shines in dark
The cloud comes before rain
The rainbow comes in day.
All rights reserved: Jayan Philip
(Jayan Philip, a new and brilliant young
poet in the tradition of the Kurian and Philip family. Jayan
is debuting as a poet with this superb piece, The Moon and the Sun.
Congratulations Jayan and hope to see more of your poems). New World
FRUITED LECHE PLAN: RECIPE FORWARDED BY CHARMINE ILAGO
Fruited Leche Flan ---Philippine Recipe
4 eggs,lightly beaten
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 can (439 g ) Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail, drained
Caramel:
4 tbsp. sugar
1.Caramel: Divide sugar into leche flan pans(medium llnera).
Hold pan with food tong and heat directly over low flame until
brown and sugar is caramelized. Set aside.
2.Flan: Combine first 4 ingredients. Beat well. Strain into prepared
pans. Divide Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail into 2 and spread over
each pan, reserving some for garnish. Cover with wax paper or foil
and steam for 30 minutes. Cool, then chill. Unmold and serve
upside down. Top with remaining fruit cocktail.
4 eggs,lightly beaten
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 can (439 g ) Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail, drained
Caramel:
4 tbsp. sugar
1.Caramel: Divide sugar into leche flan pans(medium llnera).
Hold pan with food tong and heat directly over low flame until
brown and sugar is caramelized. Set aside.
2.Flan: Combine first 4 ingredients. Beat well. Strain into prepared
pans. Divide Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail into 2 and spread over
each pan, reserving some for garnish. Cover with wax paper or foil
and steam for 30 minutes. Cool, then chill. Unmold and serve
upside down. Top with remaining fruit cocktail.
(Thanks to Charmine for this delicious recipe. More recipes to
come). New World
TRIVIA WORLD # 23
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QUESTIONS:
1. What is the chemical symbol of the element silver?
2. Who is the American inventor of vulcanised rubber?
3. In Greek mythology, a whirlpool off the Sicilian coast,
opposite a cave?
4. A buskin is a fragment of a Greek, Mesopotamian, Roman
or Alexandrian statue?
5. Who is the Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism?
6. Who is the husband of the woman who looked back and
turned into salt in the Old Testament of the Scripture?
7. a squared plus b squared = c squared... Who proposed
this theorem
8. A nautical mile is almost 3, 2, 4 or 5 kilometers?
9. A person devoted to pursuit of pleasure and hdonistic is
following a __________ philosophy (9 letters)
10. Merino is a sheep originally from Italy, Ireland, Spain or
Greece?
Answers:
1. Ag
2. Charles Goodyear
3. Charybdis
4. Roman
5. Lao-Tse
6. Lot
7. Phytagorean
8. 2
9. Epicurean
10. Spain
Thursday, April 17, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARIANNA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ARIANNA
WISHING YOU MANY, MANY
HAPPY RETURNS
ALL THE BEST WISHES
GRANDPA, GRANDMA, ANISHA(MOM),SEPHY(DAD),JAYAN(BROTHER,) DARLING PETS
MR. SPENCER,THE SENIOR CAT, MR. DEWEY, THE YOUNG CAT& UNCLES, AUNTIES, COUSINS & ALL THE NEW WORLD FAMILY MEMBERS.
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