1. *Infosys,* Bangalore : An employee applied for
leave as follows:
Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along
with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave.

2. This is from *Oracle* Bangalore : >From an employee
who was performing the “mundan” ceremony of his 10
year old son: “as I want to shave
my son’s head, please leave me for two days..”

3. Another gem from *CDAC*. Leave-letter from an
employee who was performing his daughter’s wedding:
“as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week’s
leave..”

4. From *H.A.L. Administration* dept:
“As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one
responsible for it,please grant me 10 days leave.”

5. Another employee applied for half day leave as
follows: “Since I’ve to go to the cremation ground at
10 o-clock and I may not return, please grant me half
day casual leave”

6. An incident of a leave letter
“I am suffering from fever, please declare one day
holiday.”

7. A leave letter to the headmaster:
“As I am studying in this school I am suffering from
headache. I request you to leave me today”

8. Another leave letter written to the headmaster:
“As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for
the day.”

9. Covering note:
“I am enclosed herewith…”

10. Another one:
“Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer
to my below…”

11. Actual letter written for application of leave:
“My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her
only husband at home I may be granted leave”.

12. Letter writing: -
“I am in well here and hope you are also in the same
well.”

13. A candidate’s job application:
“This has reference to your advertisement calling for
a ‘ Typist and an Accountant – Male or Female’… As I
am both(!! )for the past several years
and I can handle both with good experience, I am
applying for the post.

One more to add on to laughter

leave application wriiten by an employee to his boss.
” I am suffering from health, fever came to me, leave me today”

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, ‘How was the
trip?’

‘It was great, Dad.’

‘Did you see how poor people live?’ the father asked.

‘Oh yeah,’ said the son.
‘So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?’ asked the father

The son answered:

‘I saw that we have one dog and they had four.

We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.

We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.

Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.

We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.

We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.

We buy our food, but they grow theirs.

We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.’

The boy’s father was speechless.

Then his son added, ‘Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.’

Isn’t perspective a wonderful thing?

Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!

‘Life is too short and friends are too few.’

13.”We need to find out the real reason” means “Well I will tell you where your fault is”
14.”Well Family is important; your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected,” means, “Well you know…”
15.”We are a team,” means, “I am not the only one to be blamed”
16.”That’s actually a good question” means “I do not know anything about it”
17.”All the Best” means “You are in trouble”

Similar to a birthstone and an astrological sign, there are birth flowers which have a corresponding meaning and character that is being attributed to the person who was born during a certain month. Check out your birth flower and consequent personality traits:

1. January Birth Flower – Carnations : People who are born during January have carnation as their birthday flower. It is also known as gillyflower and clove pink and is widely harvested in many different colours and varieties. The name of the flower is derived from the Greek word corone (coronation) and means ‘flower of the Gods’.

Flower Meaning of Carnation : Carnations symbolise deep love, fascination, a friend in adversity and eternal fidelity.

Personality traits associated with carnation : Individuals who have carnation as their birth flower are strongly motivated to succeed and gain a position of power in life. They strive for respect and accomplishment in their careers. They are emotional and sensitive and are very responsible and protective towards their families. But the biggest barrier in their success is their communication skills; they need to learn to openly communicate their deep feelings.

2. February Birth Flower-Violet : People who are born during February have violet as their birthday flower.

Flower Meaning of Violet : Violet signifies faithfulness, warmth of affection, prosperity, faith, wisdom, hope, inspiration, humility and cleanliness.

Personality traits associated with Violet : People born with violet as their birth flower have an accurate intuition, a tremendous common sense, ingeniousness, and a powerful will. They can handle any difficulties in life with a smile and transcend setbacks by using celestial knowledge. Women are born with this flower as their birth flower are original, independent, beautiful, intellectual, and make good use of their magnetic sexuality to reach their purposes.

3. March Birth Flower – Daffodil : The daffodil is the March birth flower. The daffodil’s meaning is rebirth with a promise of happiness and joy.

Flower Meaning of Daffodil : Daffodils represent optimism, reverence, kindness and warmth unrequited love.

Personality traits associated with Daffodil : Daffodil as the birth flower makes one compassionate, dreamy, artistic, independent, sensitive, loving, impractical and timid. These people can easily adapt to different situations and can handle different tasks at the same time. One of the greatest traits of these people is that they usually avoid conflict whenever possible and are inclined to act as peacemakers when others fight.

4. April Birth Flower – Daisy : April’s birthday flower is daisy which comes in pink and purple colours and is quite popular among flower lovers all over the world.

Flower Meaning of Daisy : It is associated with innocence, modesty, curiosity, inquisitiveness and brings a joyful, happy-go-lucky character wherever it appears.

Personality traits associated with Daisy : People with daisy as their birth flower are born leaders. However their strong and impatient desire to succeed must be controlled as hasty decisions need to be avoided. They are competitive and motivated people and they make everyone’s life beautiful wherever they stay. But they have a habit of talking too much and usually are not good listeners.

5. May Birth Flower – Lily of the Valley : Lily of the valley is the birth flower of May. This graceful flower was once used as an herbal medicine as a poison antidote in the ancient times.

Flower Meaning of Lily of the Valley : It represents strength of character, remembrance, infatuation and splendid beauty.

Personality traits associated with Lily of the Valley : People born with Lily of the Valley as their birth flower are beautiful, somehow stubborn and practical towards life. Strong and dominant with powerful will power, these people can courageously handle the difficulties of life. Girls born with this birth flower are beautiful, intellectual and sensitive

6. June Birth Flower – Rose : The Rose is the birth flower of June.

Flower meaning of Rose : The most common and beautiful flower, rose stands for passion, friendship, magnificence and love.

Personality traits associated with Rose : People having rose as their birth flower have a gift of youth, a double personality and a quicksilver mind enabling them to adapt easily to any situation. They have good communication skills and are curious by nature.

7. July Birth Flower – Larkspur : Larkspur is considered to be the birth flower of July.

Flower meaning Larkspur : Good luck, lightness and laughter are associated with Larkspur.

Personality traits associated with Larkspur : Family matters will always play an important role in life of people who have larkspur as their birth flower. They are perfectionists and are quite critical. Steadiness, organisation, warmth, love, and charm belong to them and they are go-getters in life.

8. August Birth Flower – Gladiolus : The gladiolus is the birth flower of August.

Flower meaning of Gladiolus : Strength of character, marriage and family is an important sense for people born in August. These are also meanings attached to their birthday flower, gladiolus.

Personality traits associated with Gladiolus : People born with gladious as their birth flower are strongly motivated by the will to succeed. Strong and dominant, they nurture a formidable desire to organize and rule others. But their destructive outbursts of emotions and pride often lands them in trouble. Women born with gadious as their birth flower are stunning, intellectual and attract others with their enthusiastic power.

9. September Birth Flower – Aster : The aster is the birth flower of September. In ancient times, it was believed that burning the leaves
gave special powers, as the scent would drive away evil. The aster flower symbolises afterthought and was laid on the graves of soldiers.

Flower meaning of Aster : Aster or morning glory is known to have rich and deep colours that radiate beauty to its surroundings. It symbolises love, daintiness, contentment and unpredictability.

Personality traits associated with Aster : People who were born with ater as their birth flower are believed to have a strong devotion to life and are filled with light. They are intellectual, very critical and picky and tend to work hard. They are masters of communication and will always combine logic and intuition in dealing with life. Astrologically they have been classified as the “perfectionists”.

10. October Birth Flower – Marigold : The marigold or calendula is the birth flower of October. In India, the flower was placed around the necks of holy statues, as it was considered most sacred.

Flower meaning of Marigold : Contentment, excellence, gratitude and love for nature are characterised by the marigold.

Personality traits associated with Marigold : People born with marigold as their birth flower are strongly motivated by a desire for justice and always create harmony in all areas of your lives. They have a gentle personality and love to take challenges. They are ‘peacemakers’ and usually don’t like to fight with others. Being a good communicator they usually tend to convince people and are considered to be born leaders.

11. November Birth Flower – Chrysanthemum : The chrysanthemum is the birth flower of November. According to an old myth, a single petal of this flower placed at the bottom of a glass brings forth longevity.

Flower meaning of Chrisanthemum : Chrisanthemum represent cheerfulness, sensitivity, compassion and wealth.

Personality traits associated with Chrisanthemum : Strong, private and dominant, the individuals who have chrisanthemum as their birth flower are born with a practical mind and an acute intuition. They are interested and aspire only for the truth. The women are sensual, intellectual, reserved, and super magnetic.

12. December Birth Flower – Narcissus : A sweet fragrant, bulbous white flower, Nacissus is the birth flower of December. As per Greek mythology, Narcissus was the most beautiful boy on Earth and as he saw his own reflection in a near by lake, he leant over to kiss his mirrored image and fell in and drowned. When he was discovered by the God Apollo, he turned Narcissus into a beautiful flower, so his beauty could be remembered forever.

Flower meaning of Narcissus: Narcissus symbolises celebration, egotism, wealth and success.

Personality traits associated with Narcissus : People born with narcissus as their birth flower tend to be fortunately blessed, strong willed. They hate disagreements, are careful, unobtrusive, systematic and confident. Extremely hard working, independent and self-confident, these people respect traditions. They are very much attached to their family and can go to any lengths to protect them from the world.

Urine-powered cars, homes and personal electronic devices could be available in six months with new technology developed by scientists from Ohio University.
Using a nickel-based electrode, the scientists can create large amounts of cheap hydrogen from urine that could be burned or used in fuel cells. “One cow can provide enough energy to supply hot water for 19 houses,” said Gerardine Botte, a professor at Ohio University developing the technology. “Soldiers in the field could carry their own fuel.”

Pee power is based on hydrogen, the most common element in the universe but one that has resisted efforts to produce, store, transport and use economically.

Storing pure hydrogen gas requires high pressure and low temperature. New nanomaterials with high surface areas can adsorb hydrogen, but have yet to be produced on a commercial scale.

Chemically binding hydrogen to other elements, like oxygen to create water, makes it easier to store and transport, but releasing the hydrogen when it’s needed usually requires financially prohibitive amounts of electricity.

By attaching hydrogen to another element, nitrogen, Botte and her colleagues realized that they can store hydrogen without the exotic environmental conditions, and then release it with less electricity, 0.037 Volts instead of the 1.23 Volts needed for water.

One molecule of urea, a major component of urine, contains four atoms of hydrogen bonded to two atoms of nitrogen. Stick a special nickel electrode into a pool of urine, apply an electrical current, and hydrogen gas is released. A fuel cell, urine-powered vehicle could theoretically travel 90 miles per gallon.

“It is not a solution for all our cars, but it is the kind of process which will find many applications and will make for a greener world.”

Miniature robots could be good spies, but researchers now are experimenting with insect cyborgs or “cybugs” that could work even better. Scientists can already control the flight of real moths using implanted devices. The military and spy world no doubt would love tiny, live camera-wielding versions of Predator drones that could fly undetected into places where no human could ever go to snoop on the enemy. Developing such robots has proven a challenge so far, with one major hurdle being inventing an energy source for the droids that is both low weight and high power. Still, evidence that such machines are possible is ample in nature in the form of insects, which convert biological energy into flight. Instead of attempting to create sophisticated robots that imitate the complexity in the insect form that required millions of years of evolution to achieve, scientists now essentially want to hijack bugs for use as robots. Originally researchers sought to control insects by gluing machinery onto their backs, but such links were not always reliable. To overcome this hurdle, the Hybrid Insect Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems program is sponsoring research into surgically implanting microchips straight into insects as they grow, intertwining their nerves and muscles with circuitry that can then steer the critters. As expensive as these devices might be to manufacture and embed in the bugs, they could still prove cheaper than building miniature robots from scratch. As these cyborgs heal from their surgery while they naturally metamorphose from one developmental stage to the next — for instance, from caterpillar to butterfly — the result would yield a more reliable connection between the devices and the insects, the thinking goes. The fact that insects are immobile during some of these stages — for instance, when they are metamorphosing in cocoons — means they can be manipulated far more easily than if they were actively wriggling, meaning that devices could be implanted with assembly-line routine, significantly lowering costs.