26 Nov 2010

More wonders of the English language

A while ago I posted about Paraprosdokian Sentences and thought they were good. I had another batch of these in a second email and as Guy and his friend say, ' the seemingly ceaseless wonders of our magnificent language (English!) tickled my linguistic buds! Read it, love it and share it! Enjoy! I like the one about the grain of salt but alas the next day kills me...

Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my des k, I have a work station.

How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.

A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.

Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it...so I said "Implants?"

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?

Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.

A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.

Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.

Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.

Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.

There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.

I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.

When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.

You're never too old to learn something stupid.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.
A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.

If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?

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25 Nov 2010

Why we make textbooks!

4 Nov 2010

My right of way

Since the metro station near my house became operational, I have eschewed using my car (whenever possible) and use the metro. This means crossing roads and using pedestrian crossings. 

When I did (do) drive, I made it a point to always stop at zebra crossings (especially the ones that don't have the stop buttons) because I think (a) the pedestrians have right of way and (b) they're out there with no shade while I am in the comfort of my car. It seems that I am in the minority. Especially in Dubai Internet City. Now that I am using the metro, the walk to my office takes me through at least one pedestrian crossing from Dubai Internet City station. I can find that NO ONE stops at the zebra crossing to let a pedestrian standing at the side of the road cross over. How long would that take, drivers? A whole 30 seconds?

So I thought I would share some information on pedestrian crossings (or crosswalks as RTA calls them and apparently they are right to call them that) and hope that it changes a few drivers' attitudes.

According to Wikipediazebra crossing typically gives extra rights of way to pedestrians. I don't think this rule changes in this region but for pedestrian crossings without traffic signals, the traffic laws usually states that the pedestrian has the right of way when crossing, and that vehicles must stop when a pedestrian uses the crossing. 

Wikipedia says "Countries and driving cultures vary greatly as to the extent to which this is respected' which in Dubai Internet City translates to NOT AT ALL. 

Can I have my right of way back please?

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