MUKU OWNERS

Walking around Vancouver today I noticed this stretched bicycle sign:



Why is it so distorted? Was it painted by a machine that accidentally accelerated shortening the bicycle at the top?

There must be a reason for this distortion. Probably something facilitating our perception. Similarly to the Ambulance sign painted with a horizontal flip on the ambulance truck to allow the sign be correctly read in a rear view mirror.

Lets see. Who is it for? A warning for approaching cars and bicycles that this road is bicycle only. They should be able to see it from 20-50 feet away. Lets check how the sign looks from such distance:

Just perfect!
What exactly is happening with this visual illusion?
The drawing of the bicycle is cleverly made to account for the perspective projection distortion in our eyes (and brain) and allows for the bicycle to be perceived clearly from the average height and far distance. Note how the bicycle wheels appear perfectly round on the second picture.

This is simplified demonstration of our eye perceiving bicycle wheel as perfectly round from a distance and as an oval from close up.

Now, how about an explanation to this signage?

Every day, literally every day, Baby Fix-It and I go out for morning coffee. We live next door to a Starbucks so its very hard to resist swinging by whenever the desire strikes. One part of this ritual is about starting my day with some delicious java. The other part is a bit bigger.

The baristas at our Starbucks saw me just about every day of my pregnancy, noticed when my order changed (to reduce caffeine consumption), and then met baby Fix-It when we rolled in at 4 days old. They know us by name, they know our order, and they have literally watched my baby boy grow up this past year.

We have also made friends with other moms and kids who have a similar routine. Theres a big patio outside and I joke that baby Fix-It thinks its our yard and the customers have come to visit him.

For me, its a start to the day. We get dressed. We breathe some fresh air. We are greeted by friendly faces. We fill our tummies. Its like a daily cup of mental health.

Lakhs of people might be waiting for so long to take a holy dip during the Krishna Pushkarams which start from August 12th, 2016. State Government is expecting 1.20 crore people to visit Pushkar Ghats during the 12 Days. One an average, 10 lakh people will take the holy dip.

Caution: Dangerous E-Coli Bacteria has been found in the Krishna River. Especially, Seethanagaram Ghat in Guntur is where the bacteria is at a high level. Wastes from Paper Industries & Colonies were the major reason behind the alarming ratio of E-Coli Bacteria. This was revealed during the study by a Team of 30 Doctors.



Experts warn that there is every chance of Skin Allergies if taken a dip in the Krishna Water. Drinking such water will lead to Diarrhea, Typhoid, Motions and Chicken Pox. Even people might face Kidney and Breathing Issues.

Government Machinery should take measures to protect people from the E-Coli Bacteria. Diversion of people to the Ghats where the E-Coli Bacteria isnt severe is one of the preventive measures. Chlorination should be done at the ghats after every hour, maintaining cleanliness, ban on soaps, shampoos and polythene covers.

The three choices throughout the math period between instruction or when not with teacher are:

Math By Myself

Math with Someone

Math Technology 

This is new to how math was usually taught and I have to say, I love it!  I feel I can focus more on individual students strengths and weaknesses while moving through the necessary curriculum for math.  The students also are more engaged in this format due to having some "choice" in their activities.  

First things first, I start out with the Cleansing Milk. (By the way, theres no actual milk in it, all of the products are vegan!) You simply have to apply cleanser to skin then wipe off with a moist face towel. I love this cleanser because its not harsh and doesnt dry out my skin but doesnt make it oily either. (I have combination skin-- an oily t-zone and generally dry everywhere else.)