Women ≠ evil

This post is an attempt to repudiate a certain misogynistic proposition being circulated for peer review and approval via electronic mail since dinosaur age (read: pre-social-networking-websites era). Cleverly disguised as a "mathematical proof", it tries to equate women with evil. For those who need a refresher, I have provided the so-called "proof" below. It is highly improbable that you haven't already seen it. However, if you are still using AOL as your primary email account, it is very likely that you haven't. Also, you were probably born two decades before dinosaur age. No offense meant.

 

The Proof:

Mr. Benjamin Franklin said

time = money … (1)
 

Few souls frustrated with their girlfriends/wives say
women = time x money … (2)
 

Substituting equation (1) in equation (2)
women = money x money
∴ women = money² … (3)
 

Bible says (somewhere),
money = √evil 

∴ money² = evil … (4)
 

Using equations (3) and (4), we get
women = evil

However, here is the contradiction!

 

Grad School Dictionary and Thesaurus

After prolonged contemplation, I decided that I would much rather spend my time studying grad school instead of studying the stuff they teach. As a consequence, I have decided to compile a list of commonly used words/phrases with their meanings to help outsiders comprehend the life of a grad student.

All those who have had profound insights akin to mine are strongly encouraged to share their list or refine existing list. Just add your update/insert (for lack of funnier words) in the comment.

Here is a sneak peek of what I have compiled so far. Keep checking the post for more ...

Graduate School Clocks

This post is dedicated to all my friends who at some point of time, because of reason(s) best known to them and incomprehensible to others, decided to take up graduate studies. For those who are considering jumping on the bandwagon, you're most welcome as there is always place for more.
 

This clock is generally used by poor souls who thought they were extremely wise to take up coursework option but soon realized it was not the case.

 

Problem I ∈ NPC

Problem I ∈ NPC (Non-Functional Pre-Frontal Cortex)

1) I ∈ NP (Not-Functioning Properly) : We can use this post as a "certificate" to verify that my brain is totally dysfunctional.

2) Next it can be proven that I ∈ NP(Non-Functional Pre-Frontal Lobe)-Hard because my brain seems to have shrunk to size of a peanut and peanut is hard.

Q.E.D

Inspiration ...

... to step out of the house for a walk after a stressful day

... to find beauty of colours/colors in dark times

... to revive a blog after several days of comatose (figuratively, not literally)

... to finally buy a digital SLR camera after prolonged contemplation

Sweet Tooth

A surge of chocolate, an urge of pain. 

For solace in misery, a prism in rain.

Like warmth in winter, Like shade in heat.

For despaired heart, a gush of bitter-sweet.

The Only Constant is Change

This post may be a wee bit abstract, but it isn’t philosophical. Anyone expecting a profound discussion will be disappointed. It may also seem rather long but it is merely a conglomerate of short posts with one central theme i.e. ‘Change’.

1. Change of residence: This serves as an excuse note for not having fulfilled my promise to write regularly. Two reasons – 1. My laziness (No elaboration required) 2. My move (Some elaboration required)

Reason for the move – Irrelevant
 

Date of the move – Also irrelevant (Nevertheless, It was 31st Oct. Trick or Treating day/night)
 

Place we moved to - Toronto or so I tell people unfamiliar with cities in Ontario (Canada). For those who are acquainted, the name is North York. Quite a charming place it is. One can see a lot of parks and parkettes around.

[Etymology: ‘Parkette’ – origin Canadian – meaning A very small park with benches and play facilities for kiddies – usage People think I am being super creative when I mention the word Parkette.]

Total time spent – More than three weeks.
 

Overall experience – Summarized in form of an unsophisticated poem: