Before electric starters, firing up an engine required raw human effort and a test of nerve. Hand-cranking a vintage car or tractor meant physically spinning a heavy steel handle directly linked to the pistons.
The operator had to meticulously set the manual choke, retard the ignition, and pull *up* with an open palm-never wrapping their thumb around the grip, or a sudden engine backfire could break a wrist.
After a few tense, heavy turns, the cylinders would catch, spitting thick smoke as the cast-iron beast abruptly rattled to life. Starting a machine was a workout.
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy (also called Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy when a laser is used).
It is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove or break stones in the ureter or kidney. 🪨
IAS officer whose office Door said "Reject bribes, Hold your head high"
> Bro is IAS Thiru U Sagayam
> Transferred 26 times in 30 years career
> First IAS officer to declare his assets publicly on district website
> Exposed illegal granite mining scam worth 16000 crore when posted as Madurai district collector
> Closed 100's of illegal quarries, mines running by mining mafias
> He said "There is a clear nexus between bureaucrats and the political executives. Without the support of bureaucrats, no mining mafia can function"
Faced multiple threats for his life from mafias. He used to say, Integrity comes with a price, not everybody is ready to pay that price.
10 things that make you look upper class:
1. White teeth
2. Quality perfume
3. Good style
4. Good posture
5. A watch
6. Good hair
7. Clear skin
8. Good energy
9. Discipline
10. Self-respect
Most luxury is behavior.
You won’t find a better explanation for why China is rising & the US is declining:
“In America, you can change parties but you can’t change policies. Billionaires control all policy. In China capital doesn’t have enshrined rights. In America, capital has risen above the nation.”
@DearS_o_n The strongest rule is simpler: have integrity. Most bad decisions don't come from desire,they come from ignoring boundaries, consequences, and good judgment.
RULES FOR MEN.
Never touch a married woman.
Never flirt at work.
Never mess with your boy’s ex.
Never entertain single moms.
Never look twice at your brother’s girl.
Never chase older women.
Never sleep with someone you don’t trust.
One night can ruin your future.
Discipline > Desire.
This is what human beings lack. They give their children everything, making them dependent and less resilient. This mom is teaching us how to raise strong, capable kids who can stand on their own.