Magic Carpet

Have you ever dreamt of owning a carpet that can fly, wave, flap and alter its shape - like Aladdin's carpet in the tales of One Thousand and One Nights or Disney's Aladdin? Well , that may become a reality in your lifetime. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, US, have designed a two dimensional, shape - changing sheet that can do just that. The sheet, roughly  the width of a human hair, can move by itself in a special fluid. Dreams do come true - let's pray this one materialises very soon!

Bobbies

Why are British police officers often called “bobbies"? The concept of modern policing was first introduced in pre -Victorian England. Prior to that, law and order was maintained by night watchmen,constables, and soldiers who were meant to quell political troubles. In 1829, Sir Robert Peel, a minister, came up with the idea of an organised police force that would be accountable not just to the rulers but also to the citizens .Thus was born the Metropolitan Police Force in London, now known as Scotland Yard. People named Robert are often called Bobby, so these men came to be referred to as “peelers" and , more popularly, “bobbies".

The Squeeze

A California sea lion peers out from a restraint nicknamed “The Squeeze" near Oregon City, Ore., as it is prepared for transport by truck to the Pacific Ocean about 130 miles away. 

     The male sea lion was released south of Newport, Ore.,in a program designed to reduce the threat to wild winter steelhead and spring chinook salmon in the Willamette River. Oregon wildlife officials have started killing sea lions that threaten a fragile run of winter steelhead in the Willamette River. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife obtained a federal permit in November to kill up to 93 California sea lions per year below Willamette Falls south of Portland, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported this news.

Childhood(Poem)

Childhood is an expensive time that cannot be bought
But our childhood is turning more sadder than I thought
We are facing big problems to play
Searching for a field,we waste the whole day
All our fields are taken by promoters
"Go away kids, we are building flats," says the builders
We always study and don't get time to play
"Study study study" is the only thing parents say
The childhood of our parents were a lot better
They had a lot of free time to play
Is nobody going to understand our problem?
We only want some free time and space to play outdoor games.