Xavier Bage

@franxav (14450)

India

Joined myLot 11 years ago

Social worker, physician, part-time teacher

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It's noon and 33 degree Celsius

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 9h

I am at a place 50 km to the north of Kolkata. It is less hot in summer and more cold in winter than the metropolis. You can guess the reasons. I feel I am lucky on that count. However, the summer heat will rise to about 45...

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Firefighters rescue a truck driver who drove his truck into a lake

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (119135) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 22h

Thanks to the actions of an eyewitness who was rowing his boat in Lake Overholser near Oklahoma City Oklahoma called 911 to inform the authorities of a pickup truck that fell into the lake on Thursday around 11 am. Oklahoma City...

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Xavier Bage Thank goodness, the driver was saved.

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Of all men, none is more disappointed than I.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (14362) • Ireland 19h

I was in Buxton today, a town just an hour’s train ride from Manchester. And it was freezing cold. We like Buxton, but are dismayed that it’s quaint little tea shops where home made cakes and pastries are served have been all but...

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Xavier Bage I can feel what you are saying. I hope you find a place where you can get things of your choice.

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Boomerang Weather

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (55015) • Canada 17h

Here we are mid March 2026. We've had a long and hard winter. We have been feeling the effects of that season coming to an end over the past month or so. And yes, it gets cold again too. Many people were worried about wet...

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Xavier Bage I live in a part of the earth with very different kind of weather. Your description gives a clear picture of the weather woes you face. Hope it gets better for all of you there.

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Do you learn from your mistakes?

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 13 Mar

To err is human. So the saying goes. We all make mistakes. Quite many people repeat their mistakes . Some go on making them again and again for some reason. Isn't it wise to realise our mistakes and rectify them? Isn't it right...

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The War is on in the Gulf but I'm getting the Painful Jolt

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 10 Mar

The last cylinder of cooking gas I bought for my family kitchen was on November 17, 2025. We use it rather sparingly. And so it has lasted four months. It will be empty any of these days. Therefore, I must be ready with the next...

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Xavier Bage Perhaps I can use the induction (run on electricity), , which I bought from a coworker. The appliance is old but it works fine after a trip to the mechanics shop.

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Have you seen this fruit anywhere? What is its name?.

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 4 Mar

Have a look on this fruit. Do you have a name for it in English or in any other language of the world? I'd be happy to know. This tree came with the plot of land I bought to build my house. I didn't know what tree it was. However...

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Xavier Bage Sorry Jaishankar, it's not dhatoora definitely . The fruit here is sweet and juicy. The children of the village have seen it and I'm sure by the time this discussion comes in mylot they would raid the fruit.

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Have you seen this fruit anywhere? What is its name?.

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 4 Mar

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Xavier Bage Thanks Judy. I'm sure the name mulberry fits it well.

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State trooper in North Carolina helps a neighbor recover a stolen truck

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (119135) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Mar

North Carolina State Trooper Dolan Grady who was off duty on Sunday evening when his neighbor asked him to retrieve his truck that had two children under 16 years of age inside of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado truck. Officr Grady...

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Xavier Bage I guess there is a larger story behind.

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Parent Teacher Conferences - 3/12/26

Courtney Dutton @MommyOfEli2013 (87281) • Rupert, Idaho 12 Mar

Hello everyone, how are you doing? I got to go pick up Eli from school a bit early today. They get out 2 hours early because Parent Teacher Conferences start at 4 PM. Last time we went right as they opened...so tonight we'll...

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Xavier Bage We're going to have the last PTM ( parents teachers meet) tomorrow. It's quite a work for me as I attend it many children of our foster home.

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

celticeagle @celticeagle (186666) • Boise, Idaho 12 Mar

I have sent for three vintage films to add to my collection. I talked about the Thin Man series yesterday. Today the one I get a kick out of is "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". It is set in 1850s Oregon, and it has Howard Keel...

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Xavier Bage Perhaps someone remade it in Hindi, the Indian language.

12 Mar

Losing ground

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (168004) • United States 12 Mar

Bob has lost about ten pounds since January. He only wants to sleep. Today they drew labs, and our primary wanted a CT of his head. The ER did one of his cervical spine in his neck. The doctor says she wants the labs and CT back...

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ct skull

losing weight

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Xavier Bage Praying for good health of Bob and support for you.

12 Mar

Today I had ringegourd with poppy seeds paste and rice

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (22562) 11 Mar

Today I had ringegourd with poppy seeds paste and rice. Ringe gourd is called jinge in bengali. Poppy seeds are called posto in bengali. The dish is called jhinge posto. Even potatoes can be given. It is eaten with rice.

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Xavier Bage I will suggest my wife to prepare jhinge posto. Jhinge is available in plenty in our local markets.

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Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

April @thislittlepennyearns (67230) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 11 Mar

In the grand scheme of holidays, the one involving leprechauns might be the only one mainly celebrated by two groups of people: kids… and adults who are a few drinks in. That said, there are still plenty of people who celebrate...

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Xavier Bage I celebrate St. Patrick's Day but not in the ways many people do it. I began to love St. Patrick in my high school days. I celebrate this day in recalling St. Patrick's life, thanking God for giving us this holy man, emulating some of his good qualities, and...

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Who are the Leprechauns?

celticeagle @celticeagle (186666) • Boise, Idaho 11 Mar

The word Leprechaun comes from the Irish word leipreachan and means "small-bodied fellow". Portrayed as shoemakers they get paid in gold and hide it at the end of the rainbow. It is said that they give you three wishes if you...

leprechauns

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Xavier Bage I remember reading a story about leprechauns.

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He Is Allowed To Die

jaishankar @Shivram59 (47871) • India 11 Mar

I'm not feeling well. I don't have any physical problem, but I'm badly disturbed Today I saw a news on the tv. The news was about a 32 years young boy who has been in coma for last 13 years. His poor parents have been looking...

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Xavier Bage It was a difficult case to give judgement on. May the merciful God grant peace and consolation to the parents and receive the young boy in His house!

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Lighthouse Known as Pepperpot

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (95251) • Daytona Beach, Florida 11 Mar

On the Isle of Wight, you can find the second oldest lighthouse in Britain. It stands at one of the highest points. The 35-foot octagonal lighthouse is called St. Catherine's Oratory, or Pepperpot. Back in 1313 a boat that was...

lighthouse name pepperpot

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Xavier Bage Very interesting story. St Catherine Oratory is a beautiful name for the lighthouse. But it is called pepperpot perhaps because of its shape.

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The War is on in the Gulf but I'm getting the Painful Jolt

Xavier Bage @franxav (14450) • India 10 Mar

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There's a War on our Pockets!

Baconstripsxxx @BACONSTRIPSXXX (17229) • Torrington, Connecticut 10 Mar

Not to sound like a broken record but have yall seen the price of gas and heating oil in the last 2-3 days. I guess we can blame Trump for this war we never asked for that's now costing us Tax payers a lot of money. I know food...

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Xavier Bage I have been trying to book a cylinder of cooking gas (LPG) for the last four days in vain.

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This has to be the worst promotion ever.

Amber @AmbiePam (114888) • United States 10 Mar

I can just see the guys here reading this and snickering, while most women would be genuinely put off. A lot of you are familiar with the NBA. It has the best basketball players in the world. There are 30 teams, and one team is...

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Xavier Bage I don't understand why a strip club should be honoured by a NBA team like the Hawks.

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