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How to Build Trust to empower relations

2012-03-01T11:04:00.001+05:30

During my recent training on Management, the course of discussion slightly moved to the subject of Building Trust. Our trainer (my mentor as well) draw our attention to some important aspects of building trust. Since the idea of writing this article was originated during the training so I dedicate this article to my teacher, Georgie Collis, as she sowed the seed in my brain to produce this article.

So, before we go in to the details on how to develop trust, let us understand what Trust is.
Trust is the permanent certainty and confident expectation from someone for something. Lack of trust might lead to shattered relations so Trust is the most critical ingredient for strong relationship; the relation which can either be between Husband-Wife, Boss-Employee, Father-Son, Brother-Sister, supplier-customer and so on. Here aresome recommendedbehaviours which you need to demonstrate in order to develop trust:
1- Being Responsible:ensure you are performing your day-to-day responsibilities and meeting the short-term and long term expectations by your dependants.
2- Listen:Listen, Listen, Listen. God has given you two ears and one tongue so you listen more and speak less. Effective Listening is a skill; develop this habit. Google it today and learn. 3- Being Truthful: Be honest and fair. Don't deceive someone. Remember the fact that building trust is tough but it takes seconds to have scratches-in-the-jewel which usually is very hard to recover.
4- Keeping Promise:your promise is your commitment with someone to do something, so don't break at any cost. In case you couldn't meet your promise, there is always a door for dialogue for re-consideration of things. In case of dialogues be fair, be truthful and be open. Confess the short comings on your end. 5- Consistent behaviour:the ever changing attitude is an indication of your non-predictive personality which is an anti-trust drive. So be consistent in what you speak and what you do.
6- Apologizing behaviour:Sorry is the best medicine in healing relationship complications. In fact, Sorry and Thanks are the two golden words which my Kindergarten going son has refreshed for me. Use them often and you will see massive improvements in your daily life.

Love ...SMS Love Shayari Lovely Shayari..Sher Shayari

2012-02-28T18:45:00.001+05:30

I may be innocent to know what love is; I may not show it to you. I may not love you the way it should be, but I'm always willing to love u the way i understand it ((LOVE U ALWAYZ))

When it rains.. u dont c da sun.. but its there.. hope we kan b lyk dat .. we dont c each ada but we´l always b der eäch oda.

Not everything dat counts is counted and not everything dat counted count. I didn't count how many times I thought of u, but what counts is dat I did. I love u.

The smallest word is I, the sweetest word is Love and the dearest person in the world is you. That's why I Love You

You are the parts of being mine and I hope I always be a parts of you to bring to your life a plenty of happiness

When situation gets u down, remember there's someone in Heaven who loves u and watches over u and there's someone on Earth who cares. I do. LUV U

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

Sometimes the world gives me so many reasons to hate it...but whenever it happens.... I just stop and think of u n say, "How can I hate this world when you are a part of.

Look left look right Look back I am not there Look into ur heart U will find me there in form of sweet memories.

Now I know the world is coming to an end an angel has come for me on earth with the feel and love in your heart I m in Heaven.

Loving is not how u forget but how u forgive, not how u listen but how u underst&, not what u see but how u feel, & not how u let go but how u hold on.

How true my feelings were I found out to be The best thing in my life Was when you married me Thank you my loving wife (loving Husb&), For the years we share I know one thing for sure We make a wonderful pair....

Love is hard & will always be, but remember somebody loves you & that one is ME!

Roses of red grow in my heart and they will never wither... 'Cause they bloom every time I see your smile, hear your voice or just think of you!

Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was choice, but falling in love with you was completely out of my control.

Be like the Moon...
so Simple yet so Attractive.. .
so Enlightening yet so Cool...
so Moving yet so Still...
so Quite yet so Popular...

If day I m granted a wish i would like b ur tears, I would take birth in your beautiful eyes lie down on your red cheeks & die on ur lovely lips, but if u were my tears i would never cry in fear of losing u.

Sweetheart! your love is everything that i dreamed, you fill my life with happiness. you are the one who fill my days with love.

If Love & Friendship could be brought or sold as if they were Stocks & Shares.those wise enough to invest in you SEXY would all be millionaires! !!

If water was a kiss id send u the sea.if a hug was 1 leaf id send u a tree if luv were forever id send u eternity!

If i rote ur name in d sky wind wood blow it away.if i rote ur name in d sea waves wood wash it away.But ur name is engravd in my heart where nothin can touch it!

if u love me like u told me please be careful wiv my heart- u can take it jus dont break it or my world will fall appart

If a kiss was a raindrop i'd send u showers.if a hug was a second i'd send u hours.if a smile was water i'd send u a sea.if love was a person i'd send u me!

Love is sweet poison: .. Do not consume without your beloved's advise .. and keep out of reach of children .. and keep it in cool and dark place.

You are like the sunshine so warm, you are like sugar, so sweet... you are like you... and that's the reason why I love you!

If you love someone, put their name in a circle, instead of a heart, because hearts can break, but circles go on forever

L O V E .. L = Lake of Sorrows .. O = Ocean of Tears .. V = Valley of Death .. E = End of life....

You must be a good runner because you are always running in my mind, you must be a good thief because you have stolen my heart, and i am always a bad shooter because I Miss You Always...

8 letters, 3 words, 1 meaning... i love you

I am opening an emotional bank account for u sweetheart,so deposit your love in it and you will get the interest

if i could die early i would ask God if i could be your guardian angel, so i could wrap my wings around you and embraces you whenever you feel alone...

it is hard to talk when your in love because when i look into your beautiful i get my breath taken away

R.for red ,red for blood ,blood for heart, heart for love, love for u ,u for me, me is u , I love u

Ur my strength, My luv, My heart.Ur luvn touch i long 4 so mch,Ur voice so softly dat whispers i'm ur's 4ever b mine my baby "I LOVE U"

Love is just like life, its not always easy and does not always bring happiness. but when we do not stop living why should we stop loving

Remember me like pressed flower in ur Notebook.It may not b having any fragrance,but will remind u of my existence 4ever in ur life...

My love that shall not die, till the sun grows cold, and the stars grow old

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate, it takes you by surprise at firts, but keeps you warm for a long time

My love for you is a journey, starting at forever and ending at never

Dont give password of our Love and friendship to anybody,Because if u will say this password "I LOVE U" It means he will hack u from me and u will go out from my hands.

Of all the friends I've ever met. Your the one I won't forget. And if I die before you do, I'll go to heaven and wait for you.

When the night comes, look at the sky. If you see a falling star, don't wonder why, just make a wish. Trust me, it will come true, because I did it and I found you.

Words however special... could never even start, to tell you all the love I have for you within my heart.

I feel something in my heart, it's like a little flame, every time I see you, this flame lights up, this flame is special for you, because I LOVE YOU!.…

Love under the stars.... they seem very far, but you are so close the star I love the most.

Somewhere, some1 dreams of your smile & finds your presence in life so worthwhile. So when your lonely, remember its true that some1, somewhere, is thinking of u.

Life is a book we all read it. Luv is a blessing we all need it. Always be happy, always have a smile coz. Remember in this world we are just for a while!

Love is a medicine for any kind of wound, but there is no medicine found in the world for a wound given by love.

A candle may melt and it's fire may die, but the love you have given me will always stay as a flame in my heart.

We cannot be together,
But we'll never be apart,
For no matter what life brings us,
You're always in my heart.

I don't care how many lips u've kissed, how many shoulders u've embraced & how many times u've said, I Luv U! All I care is not be the first but to be ur last!

Feelings are many but words are few, clouds are dark but sky isblue; Luv is a paper, life is glue, every thing is false, only My Luv is TRUE.

U want & u get, that's luck, U want & u wait, that's time. U want but u compromise, that's life. And U want & u wait & u don't compromise that's LOVE.

If you r in a dark room, you find blood everywhere and the walls are shaking- don't worry friend, u r at the safest place, you r in my heart.

I love the way you make me happy, and the ways you show your care. I love the way you say, 'I Love You,' and the way you're always there.

If the people we love are stolen away from us the only way to have them live on is to never stop lovin'them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever...

Without love I cannot live, You are love so I cannot live without you!!!

LOVE is something beautiful,a desire, a feeling that one would like to catch. LOVE is the feeling that makes you feel alive. LOVE is something that may never go away!

I wanted to send you all my love but the postman said it was too big !!!!!

Roses of red grow in my heart and they will never wither... 'Cause they bloom every time I see your smile, hear your voice or just think of you!

If you live to be a hundred , I want to be a hundred minus one day , so I don't have to live a day without you...

You know what, in the whole world there is no such darling whom I love and I want the whole world to know that I will never forget you!

If I die and go to heaven, I put your name on a golden star. So that all the angels can see how much you mean to me !! I love you

Raising Moral Children

2012-02-28T18:43:00.001+05:30

1. Commit to Raising A Moral Child How important is it for you to raise a moral child? It's a crucial question to ask, because research finds that parents who feel strongly about their kids turning out morally usually succeed because they committed themselves to that effort. If you really want to raise a moral child, then make a personal commitment to raise one.
2. Be a Strong Moral Example Parents are their children's first and most powerful moral teachers, so make sure the moral behaviors your kids are picking up from you are ones that you want them to copy. Try to make your life a living example of good moral behavior for your child to see. Each day ask yourself: "If my child had only my behavior to watch, what example would he/she catch?" The answer is often quite telling.
3. Know Your Beliefs & Share Them
Before you can raise a moral child, you must be clear about what you believe in. Take time to think through your values then share them regularly with your child explaining why you feel the way you do. After all, your child will be hearing endless messages that counter your beliefs, so it's essential that he/she hears about your moral standards. TV shows, movies, newspapers, and literature are filled with moral issues, so use them as opportunities to discuss your beliefs with your child.
4. Use Teachable Moments
The best teaching moments aren't ones that are planned—they happen unexpectedly. Look for moral issues to talk about as they come up. Take advantage of those moments because they help your child develop solid moral beliefs that will help guide his behavior the rest of his life.
5. Use Discipline as a Moral Lesson Effective discipline ensures that the child not only recognizes why her behavior was wrong but also knows what to do to make it right next time. Using the right kind of questions helps kids expand their ability to take another person's perspective and understand the consequences of their behavior. So help your child reflect: "Was that the right thing to do? What should I do next time?" That way your child learns from his mistakes and grows morally. Remember your ultimate goal is to wean your child from your guidance so he or she acts right on his or her own.
6. Expect Moral Behavior
Studies are very clear: kids who act morally have parents who expect them to do so. It sets a standard for your child's conduct and also lets her know in no uncertain terms what you value. Post your moral standards at home then consistently reinforce them until your child internalizes them so they become his or her rules, too.
7. Reflect on the Behaviors' Effects Researchers tell us one of the best moral-building practices is to point out the impact of the child's behavior on the other person. Doing so enhances a child's moral growth:("See, you made her cry") or highlight the victim's feeling ("Now he feels bad"). The trick is to help the child really imagine what it would be like to be in the victim's place so he or she will be more sensitive to how his or her behavior impacts others.
8. Reinforce Moral Behaviors
One of the simplest ways to help kids learn new behaviors is to reinforce them as they happen. So purposely catch your child acting morally and acknowledge his or her good behavior by describing what he or she did right and why you appreciate it.
9. Prioritize Morals Daily Kids don't learn how to be moral from reading about it in textbooks but from doing good deeds. Encourage your child to lend a hand to make a difference in his world, and always help him or her recognize the positive effect the gesture had on the recipient. The real goal is for kids to become less and less dependent on adult guidance by incorporating moral principles into their daily lives and making them their own. That can happen only if parents emphasize the importance of the virtues over and over and their kids repeatedly practice those moral behaviors.
10. Incorporate the Golden Rule
Teach your child the Golden Rule that has guided many civilizations for centuries, "Treat others as you want to be treated." Remind him or her to ask himself before acting, Would I want someone to treat me like that? It helps him or her think about his behavior and its consequences on others. Make the rule become your family's over-archingmoral principal Source: http://moralsandethics.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/10-tips-for-raising-moral-children

The Ten Signs of Good Manners

2012-02-28T18:42:00.000+05:30

"There are ten signs of good manners and they are:
    1. Little arguing;
    2. Listening well;
    3. Avoiding searching for shortcomings;
    4. Covering mistakes;
    5. Not Finding excuse;
    6. Patience when annoyed;
    7. Blaming one's own self;
    8. Seeing one's own faults rather than other people's faults;
    9. Having a beaming face with the young and the old;
    10. Saying kind words to those who are below and above one (with regards to religious knowledge, righteousness, social status, and so forth)."

How to Find Time for What Really Matters

2012-02-28T18:39:00.001+05:30

How to Find Time for What Really Matters
Do
you ever feel as though weeks, months, even years, are going past,
without you making any real progress in your life? Often, our time can
get swallowed up in the busy-ness of day-to-day living: emails,
commuting, meetings, chores, TV...

You've probably got some
aspects of your life that really matter to you, but that never seem to
get the time they deserve. Perhaps it's your family or friends. Maybe
it's that novel you've always meant to write, or that small business you
want to start.

Here's how to find enough time for the things that are truly important:

1. Get Up Earlier
If
you work a regular office job, you might tell yourself that you'll work
out / study / draw up that business plan during the evenings. But, day
after day, you'll reach 6pm and find yourself so tired and demotivated
that you just slump on the sofa.

The solution? Make time for the important things at the start of your day. That means getting up earlier – perhaps half an hour or an hour before
your usual alarm call (and heading to bed earlier so you get enough
sleep).

2. Multitask (Appropriately)
You probably know that multi-tasking is generally a bad idea – you can't read emails and talk on the phoneand work on your report all at the same time.

In a few cases, though, multitasking is a great idea. For instance, you could:

* Listen to audio books while driving to work, or exercising

* Read a book while traveling by bus / train / plane

* Make phone calls while you're out walking
Essentially, any time you're engaged in a purely physical task, see whether there's some way you can combine it with a mental one.

3. Make Specific Plans
You're
not going to magically end up with lots of free time to work on your
novel or hang out with your family. You need to make actual plans. And if you want to maximize the chance that you'll stick to those plans, either put money on the line or get other people involved.

That
might mean booking tickets for a concert you want to go to, or agreeing
to meet up a friend to go for a job. It could mean paying to attend an
evening class, or promising your kids that you'll take them to see a
movie on Saturday.

4. Ring-fence Certain Days/Times
This
is similar to #3 ... but you're not necessarily making specific plans
to be somewhere. You're simply setting aside time on a regular basis to
work on an important goal or project.

That could be:

* You always spend Tuesday evenings reading a book, instead of watching TV.

* You've blocked out Saturday mornings to work on your small business.

* Every Friday lunchtime, you get out of the office and sit in a cafe with your laptop for an hour, writing your novel.
By "ringfencing" particular days and times, you make it easy to avoid committing yourself to other activities. You also ensure that you're making steady progress towards a goal, by working on it at least weekly.What are your real priorities in life? How could you start dedicating more
time to them? Feel free to share your ideas and thoughts in the comments below.

Written on 2/13/2012 by Ali Luke. Ali is a writer of fiction and non-fiction and a writing coach. She
blogs about writing on her site, Aliventures.com, and has a free ebook "How to Find Time For Your Writing" available when you join her writing newsletter here. Photo Credit: Brenda Anderson

Biological method of domestic waste disposal -

2012-02-28T18:29:00.001+05:30

Biological method of domestic
waste disposal

Now we all are searching for different ways of disposal of domestic solid wastes. Biotechnical
methods can be effectively used to attain this goal. Lack of space is another
constraint we all face while thinking of a proper waste disposal method. A
method which uses minimum space, with minimum investment is the ideal one we all
have to look for. Sudarsan Nagar Residents Association, Poojappura has taken a
planned footstep in this direction. It is proud to announce the successful
implementation of a method, which almost all residents associations can follow
and make a model for working towards attaining this goal. The activities of this
residents association attract attention as the Honourable Chief Minister of
Kerala, Shri. Oommen Chandy stays in this association.
The basic
principle of disposing the degradable wastes at the source itself is followed
here. All houses in this association have been provided with concrete pipes and
rings for the disposal of degradable solid waste. In these rings and pipes, the
solid wastes are converted into compost. To increase the pace of decomposition,
biotechnology is used. With the help of 'Effective Micro-organism', the
decomposing action is made faster and compost rich of microorganism is obtained.
The details:
Sorting of wastes:
The domestic waste is sorted as
biodegradable and non degradable viz. plastic etc. The bio-degradable waste is
used to produce compost and the non degradable waste is given for recycling.
Collection of waste.
For the collection of degradable
waste, concrete pipes and rings are provided in all houses according to the
quantity of waste produced. The concrete pipes have 30cm internal diameter and
1.0 m height. The concrete rings have 75cm internal diameter and 90cm high. Lids
are also provided to close them after disposing the waste. The compost produced
from this is used for organic vegetable cultivation in this nagar itself.
Why concrete pipes and rings?
This method of disposal of
domestic waste has not been planned as a temporary solution, but as a permanent
one to be followed in the future as well. While we plan any structure for
prolonged use, concrete is the apt medium as it has a long life span and hence
most suitable. More over, since the pipes and rings are erected in vertical
direction, the 'self weight' of the concrete gives more stability too. The
initial expenditure for concrete pipes is less than PVC pipes for unit volume of
garbage to be converted. Concrete rings works out to be cheaper (23% less) while
comparing the cost for unit volume of garbage. More over it has a longer life
span.
Casting of concrete pipes and
rings:
The concrete rings and pipes are
cast in specially fabricated moulds. The provision for proper closing lids for
rings and pipes are also provided.
Concrete pipes and rings

The pipes and rings are cast
according to the design and dimensions. The cover slabs are also cast with the
facility for easily dumping the waste into pipes and rings.
Decomposition of solid
degradable waste:
We all know that the degradable
solid waste will be decomposed to form compost. During this process, liquid form
slurry is produced. This is called lechate. The relevance of effective
micro-organisms is to accelerate the process of decomposition of waste to form
compost.
What is effective
micro-organism?
A mixture of lactic acid
bacteria which transform milk to curd, yeast, photo synthetic bacteria which are
seen in the waterborne plants form micro-organism.
Action of micro-organisms.
In earth, millions of biological
diversity exists. Many are helpful for humans. The bacteria contained in
effective micro-organism help humans in many ways.
Invention of EM technology.
The concept of 'friendly
micro-organisms' was developed by Prof. Tero Higa. He was born on 28th December
1941 in Okinawa in Japan. In his earlier days he worked as a farmer. He obtained
Degree and Doctorate from the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa. He started his
career as an instructor in the University of Ryukyus in 1970. He was promoted as
Assistant Professor in 1972 and then to Professor in 1982.
Uses of EM technology:
This technology is used in solid
waste disposal, reduction of foul odour, purification of contaminated water, and
in the growth of poultry population.
Applications of EM technology in
waste disposal
Lactic acid bacteria are known
for its property of sterilization. It checks the growth of harmful
micro-organisms and 'Fusarium' fangi. It also accelerates the process of
degradation of biological waste.
Yeast also increase the speed of
decomposition of waste and help the growth of useful micro-organisms.
Photosynthetic bacteria are the
main component of this mixture. It helps the growth of nitrogen containing
bacteria. It reduces the volume of gases CO, NH2, SO2, H2S and CH4 which is
released by the degradation of solid waste. As a result, the foul odour is
reduced considerably. This also helps to reduce the volume of the compost after
decomposition.
The larva of flies and
mosquitoes is minimized.
It reduces the decomposition
period drastically.
Availability of EM solution
It is produced by Mapple Orgtech
(I) Ltd in Kolkata under the trade name of 'Mapple EM.1- Enviorn'. This liquid
contains the micro-organisms. It is distributed through various agencies all
over India.
How to activate EM solution?
Prepare EM
solution in the ratio 1:1:20 ( ie. one litre of Maple EM1 solution and 1kg of
jaggery mixed with 20 liters of chlorine free water)
Keep the mixture in a plastic
container with lid.
Every day morning remove the lid
for a while to release the gases.
Allow 10 days for fermentation.
The EM
solution thus activated has a bottle life of 40-50 days.
We have to take care that the
water used should be free from chlorine.
How to use activated EM
solution?
The activated
EM solution can be diluted with water 1:25 to 1:50 ratio depending on the volume
of the garbage to be treated and the climatic conditions. The diluted EM
solution should be sprayed over the solid waste daily as it is deposited in the
pipe or ring. The activated EM solution should be stored in a diluted form. It
is advisable to dilute the activated EM solution just before its application.
Effect of application of diluted
EM solution.
It accelerates the degradation
process of the waste. It reduces the foul odours substantially. The amount of
solid waste is reduced. The larva of flies and mosquitoes is minimized.
Other applications of EM
solution:

This EM solution can be used in
many ways. It can be used in all cleaning activities in our home. Its
application into the kitchen sink and wash basin reduces the foul odour. If this
is used in septic tank, it increases the degrading action, reduces the quantity
of the residue and hence increases its life. If it is applied in the roots of
plants, its production can be increased. If applied to the leaves, it helps in
protecting the plants from the attacking flies and mosquitoes.
Use of EM in different places.
EM technology
is being used at Coimbatore, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata for the solid
waste disposal by the local bodies. Video documentation was released by Pune and
Coimbatore municipalities.
The cost effectiveness of this
technology
It is a cost effective method of
disposing solid waste. If this method is adopted, the cost of solid waste
disposal for a house is less than One Rupee per day. When we consider the cost
of the organic compost obtained, it becomes a zero cost method of solid waste
disposal.
Future of EM technology
This technology is based on
biotechnology and hence the advantages are many. We can prevent throwing of
waste on the road and can have a clean environment. The presence of stray dogs
other animals, and birds are avoided. We can avoid the situation where the waste
from the city is being taken to the near by villages. The health hazards and
other inconvenience caused to the nearby villagers by this action could be
avoided. The funds reserved for solid waste disposal by the local bodies could
be diverted to other development programs of the local bodies. Since organic
compost is obtained, we could promote organic vegetable cultivation. Housewives
can cultivate the vegetables in her kitchen garden using the compost obtained by
this method. Kerala can be self sufficient in vegetables.
The above
described activities are successfully implemented by Sudarsan Nagar Residents
Association of Poojappura, Trivandrum. Organic vegetable cultivation is
practiced in the terrace of the buildings, front and backyards of almost all
houses in this residents association. These activities are maintained by
Haritham- the women's wing of this association. The author is the Joint
Secretary of Sudarsan Nagar Residents' Association. He is a Chartered Civil
Engineer and member in American Society of Civil Engineers and Institution of
Engineers (India). For more details regarding installing concrete pipes, rings
and for guidance you can contact him.

Yeh delhi hai mere yaar !!!!

2012-02-24T13:56:00.001+05:30

You know you are from Delhi when........ ....

1.  ............ ......... you drink only on Monday , Wednesday , and Thurday to  Sunday evenings. And try not drinking on  Tuesday
2.  ............ ........treating a friend means - Daaru Shaaru te kabbab  shabbab.
3.  ............ ......even in the most posh colonies, you hear, "Aloo lelo !!!,  Bhindi Le lo !!!! Pyaaz Le lo !!!!, Tamatar Le lo......"
4.  ............ ..... And you hear women asking the vegetable vendor "Bhaiyaa  dhaniya Hari mirchi nahi diya!" [Even with Half a kilo Carrot - Dhania &  Hari Mirch is expected free ] ;-)
5. .....  .........a place to meet is Mocha, (CCD), Barista,
Hookah
6.  ............ ...you use the word "setting" or "jugad" at-least once a  day.
7.  ............ ... You have not visited either of - Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lotus  Temple. It is for tourists .
8.  ............ ...You ride on the cycle rickshaw - haggle over the price but  still pity rickshaw wallas' condition and g I ve him what he  asked.
9.  ............ .....You glare at people who call Gol-Guppas- Pani  Puri!
10.  ............ ..... You always ask the vendor "Bhaiya yeh Gol-Guppe Aate ki hai  ya Sooji ke?"
11.  ............ ..... Schooling is best is Delhi not because of CBSE but  because..... .You've had school canceled thrice due to cold in winters  &summer vacations pre-poned due to sudden increase heat in Summers and at  least two Rainy Day off during Monsoon
12.  ............ ....You have been to a wedding at a Mehrauli farmhouse at least  once.
13. Almost  every Delhiite understands Punjabi to an extent. PUNJABI unites  everyone.
14.  ............ ...You call the waiter in the restaurant "boss" or "Pappey" &  tack on "yaar"/ "bhai" to almost every sentence.
15.  ............ ......you know that Pappay Da Dhaba or Kakkay Da Hotel has better  butter chicken than Taj. You've at least tried it once! And you see a BMW, a  Porsche OR a Mercedes parked outside it!
16.  ............ ...You describe practically every other person on the planet as  "Vella". ('Idle' or Nikamma in Punjabi)
17.  ............ .......You see Middle Aged Aunties wearing Gucci shades and  holding LV bags having Gol-Gappas in GK or Bhelpuri in South Ex along with  Diet Coke !
18.  ............ .....you call every stranger 'Bhaiya'
19.  ............ .....You refer to East Delhi as "Jamuna Paar".
20.  ............ ....You refer to AIIMS as Medical.
21  ............ .... Pretty girls as Totta, Maal or Bamb (Punjabi for  Bomb)
22.  ............ .....aashiq mizaz boys as Majnu di Aulad !
23.  ............ .......You don't buy tickets for a music concert or cricket  match, but try to use political contacts .. Of the deputy secretary of the  chief secretary of the Minister of State for Khadi.
24.  ............ ......... ......... .You overtake everyone from the wrong side  and stare into his/her eyes while doing so.
25.  ............ ......... ........you have at least two cars and a motorcycle at  home
26.  ............ ......... ......and you have fought at least once every month  with neighbors over parking...
27..  ............ ......... ... You park your Car and take a Auto-rickshaw to  Lajpat nagar / rajouri/ kamla nagar/ karol bagh. But CP , you don't get  parking space easily , yet you go always in your own vehicle
28.  ............ ......and then you say Apni Kanvense (conveyance) howe na at badi  Kanvinyance (convenience) hondi hai ji !!!!!
30.  ............ .......You' ve hit 120 kmph at Nelson Mandela Marg and waited for  midnight to do it.
31.  ............ ......... you have bribed a traffic policeman at-least once -  every month.
32.  ............ .....You know that a farmhouse has nothing to do with cattle or  farming. It is luxurious hangout for whole night.
33.  ............ ....You use "contacts" (jugad) for everything, from getting movie  tickets to restaurant bookings to playschool admissions.
34.  ............ ..You have had Anda parantha outside Vikram hotel and Bun Omelet  at Dhaula Kuan, Kulfi at Karol Bagh , Gol Gappe at India Gate, Dosa at Madras  Hotel and Chaat at Chandini Chowk !!!!!
35..  ............ .....Metro rail is your Pride but you travel in your  Car.
36.  ............ ......you call people from north east chinkis
37.  ............ ....you think EVERY South Indian comes from ' Madras ' and is  Madrasi.
38.  ............ .....You feel indicating which way you are going to turn your  vehicle is an information security leak.
39.  ............ .....you are a good driver coz you are correct in your Guess of  what the driver in the front vehicle will do.
40.  ............ ......the only time you went to the Chidiya Ghar (Zoo) was on a  school picnic.
41.  ............ ........you expect around 10 FM STATIONS in every city!  Woho.!
42.  ............ .......DESPITE all the good and bad........You still Love  Delhi
43.  ............ .......you keep singing ..... Dilli hai Dil Walon ki. ....Oye  Balle Balle !!!

India debates Tendulkar's one-day future

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India debates Tendulkar's one-day future
Fans have been left on tenterhooks as Tendulkar struggles to reach the unprecedented milestone of 100 international hundreds.

Sachin Tendulkar leaves the field after being dismissed in the CB Series match against Sri Lanka in Brisbane. (AFP/Getty …

By Kuldip Lal

New Delhi, February 23 (AFP): India's cricket greats have begun talking about a topic that was considered unthinkable a year ago - Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from the sport.

Or, at least, the need for the record-breaking batsman to quit one-day cricket to prolong his Test career, like former Australian captain Ricky
Ponting did this week.

"Maybe his time has come," former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said of the "Little Master" on the Headlines Today news channel. "Every player has his time. Age is not on his side as it was earlier."

Tendulkar, who turns 39 in April, is not only the world's leading batsman in both the Test and one-day formats, but also the longest-serving international cricketer, having made his debut in 1989.

Also read:
* Should legends decide when they want to retire or do they too need a nudge?

* Was Sachin's selection for the CB Series ODIs a backward step?
Fans have been left on tenterhooks as Tendulkar, who has scored a record 51 Test and 48 one-day centuries, struggles to reach the unprecedented milestone of 100 international
hundreds.

Tendulkar has now gone 11 Tests and nine one-day internationals (ODIs) without a century since making 111 against South Africa in the World Cup in March last year.

It is the longest gap for the prolific batsman without a three-figure knock, even though scores of 85, 91, 94 and 80 in the interim suggest his form has not deserted him.

The immediate spark for talk of Tendulkar quitting is his indifferent run in the ongoing tri-series in Australia where he has managed just 90 runs in five games at an average of 18.

Former captain Sourav Ganguly, who played alongside Tendulkar from 1992 to 2008, said his ex-teammate's decision to pick and choose one-day matches was costing India dear.

"Sachin has to ask himself whether it's helping him as a one-day player or if it's
helping the Indian team," Ganguly told Headlines Today.

"If Sachin can't get an answer to these questions, he has to go."

Tendulkar, who has played a record 458 one-day internationals, has turned out in just 18 ODI matches in the past two years, including nine in India's triumphant World Cup campaign in February-April 2011.

He still managed to record the first ever double-century in ODIs - 200 not out against South Africa in February 2010 - and was the star performer in India's World Cup win with 482 runs, second only to Sri Lankan Tillakaratne Dilshan's 500.

"It affects everyone's form if Tendulkar keeps coming in and going out of one-day tournaments," Ganguly said. "I said after the World Cup that Sachin needed to look at his one-day career because he had achieved
everything in one-day cricket."

Ganguly dismissed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar's suggestion that the selectors should talk to Tendulkar
about his one-day future.

"I don't see any of the selectors stepping in," Ganguly said. "They are not going to stand in front of Sachin Tendulkar and say 'Listen little champ, you need to go'. That is never going to happen."

The Hindu newspaper urged former players to lay off Tendulkar, saying the decision to quit or not should be left to him.

"A lot has been said - especially by former sportspersons who themselves stayed on well beyond their use-by date - about Tendulkar's ODI career," the paper wrote.

"Whatever the intentions, these gems of seemingly timely advice are clearly uncalled for. Sachin has served the
country with exceptional pride and genius for far too long and he deserves the right to choose his own time of departure."

In the immediate term, Tendulkar has two games - against Australia on Sunday and Sri Lanka next Tuesday - and a possible best-of-three-finals if India qualify, to silence his critics.

Some Interesting Facts

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A zebra is white with black stripes.

All the planets in our solar system rotate anticlockwise, except Venus. It
is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Hummingbirds are the only animal that can also fly backwards.

Insects do not make noises with their voices. The noise of bees, mosquitoes
and other buzzing insects is caused by rapidly moving their wings.

The cockroach is the fastest animal on 6 legs covering a meter a second.

The word "listen " contains the same letters as the word "silent".

The only 2 animals that can see behind itself without turning it's head are
the rabbit and the parrot.

A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

India invented
the Number System . Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.

The whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed
of sound.

A hippopotamus can run faster than a man.

India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years of history.

'Hippopotomonstroses quippedaliophobi a' is the fear of long words.

Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of going to school.

Phobatrivaphobia is a fear of trivia about phobias !!
It is impossible to lick your elbow. ( We know you gonna try this !!! )

A snail can sleep for 3 years. ( wow, lucky chap he ? )

The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they
start

In 1883 the explosion of the volcano Krakatoa put so much dust into the
earth's atmosphere that sunsets appeared green and the moon appeared
blue
around the world for almost two years.

"Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters
in alphabetical order.

Twenty-Four- Karat Gold is not pure gold since there is a small amount of
copper in it. Absolutely pure gold is so soft that it can be molded with
the hands.

Electricity doesn't move through a wire but through a field around the wire.

Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no
evil), Mikazaru (Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Say no evil ).

55 per cent of people yawn within 5 minutes of seeing someone else yawn.
Reading about yawning makes most people yawn. Hello, zzzzz zzzz ?
*

How To Negotiate Your Salary

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How To Negotiate Your Salary

By Susan Adams | Forbes

I mentioned to an advertising honcho friend of mine that I was thinking of writing a story on how to negotiate salary in job interviews. My friend, who is in his 50s—we'll call him Don—was inspired to write me a 10-point memo on how he's done it. Don likes to play hardball.

Don's tips include such advice as "If they've decided on you, you got 'em by the balls," and "Lie about your previous salary." Among other things, he suggests, go to your present boss, tell him you have an offer, and then "lie about how much the new job is offering and see if you can get more. Negotiate back and forth, depending on which company you want to end up with and how many bridges you want to burn."

So successful has Don been at manipulating employers that one year he wangled two different six-month severance packages. "I made 12 months in severance pay and worked only five months," he wrote.

But then at the end of his advice laundry list, he included a coda: "Of course, this was all then." He continued: "Now, I beg. I grovel. I take whatever anyone wants to give me. I suck up in ways that would shock others. I thank them profusely, lie to make myself younger and tell them about my nine sick kids so they don't fire me." One more thing: "If they make a cultural reference you don't get, just say, 'Whatever.' Apparently, that means you know."

What's a job seeker to do in the current, brutal climate? I interviewed three job search experts and found that Don's old tricks are not completely obsolete. Though none of my sources like the idea of lying to an employer, they all agree that some of his advice has merit, like demonstrating to an employer that you are valued by other employers and using severance pay as a bargaining chip.

First, about lying. "It's highly counterproductive," says Orville Pierson, author of The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search and a former senior vice president at the outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison."The person you're talking to is going to be your next boss. Your career depends on your reputation."

Rusty Rueff, author of Talent Force: A New Manifesto for the Human Side of Business and former head of human resources at PepsiCo and Electronic Arts, agrees. Rueff says job seekers should be transparent about why they need to make a particular salary. "It's just like applying for a mortgage or a student loan," he says. "The hiring manager wants to know there's a rational explanation behind what you're asking for." For example, if a company wants you to move from San Jose to New York City and you have two kids in private school, go ahead and tell the hiring manager that you're going to be needing $68,000 to cover tuition.

Nevertheless, Pierson and Rueff add—and Roy Cohen, a veteran career coach, agrees—the salary discussion is most certainly a negotiation, and it pays to establish yourself as a valuable commodity desired by others. "It's all about demonstrating that you are the best person to help the employer address any challenges that may exist," Cohen says, "that you are going to change the course of history at the organization." He advises you to continue to demonstrate your value throughout the negotiation period, by offering solutions and strategies at meetings and in follow-up e-mails.

Cohen, author of The Wall Street Professional's Survival Guide, also says it's good to have competing offers, or at least competing conversations with prospective employers, and to let hiring managers know about it. "The only way you remain exciting to an employer is by giving the impression that you are dynamic and busy, that you're consulting and you have other conversations going on," Cohen says.

At the same time Rueff and Pierson advise applicants to appear humble. You should be confident, but not cocky, Rueff says. "If you look like an egomaniac, you're going to turn people off," notes Pierson. He suggests that you go to interviews prepared with stories to tell that illustrate your accomplishments and your values.

When you start negotiating, be well-prepared for that, too. First, think hard about what's most important to you, including salary and anything else, from the non-compete clause to the office where you'll sit. What are you willing to give up? What is make or break? For some applicants, the size of the paycheck may not be as important as vacation time. Severance is a good negotiating item, because it costs the employer nothing up front.

Then be sure to research your employer, educating yourself about perks, employee policies and general compensation practices. Websites like glassdoor.com can help. At glassdoor, you can find the compensation levels for specific jobs at thousands of companies. Using LinkedIn can be another efficient way to get background on a company.

How should you handle it when a hiring manager asks how much you currently make? Cohen says it often makes sense to use a delaying tactic, like saying, "I want to figure out if there's an opportunity for me here." Or if you're coming from a low-paying job, for instance at a nonprofit, and want to make a lot more, you can say to the hiring manager, "I'm sure you know I'm coming from a lower-paying industry where salaries are not in line with the private sector."

Finally, negotiate in person whenever possible. Once you get to the salary discussion, the employer has decided she wants to hire you. Nevertheless, if you're sitting in front of her, says Cohen, "there's more of a commitment." It's a lot easier to get someone off the phone than to dismiss a prospective employee from your office. Stand your ground.

That's the bottom line

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Charles Schulz Philosophy
(This is marvellous!! There are two sets of question Scroll slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect.)

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies..

Awards tarnish..

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the
most credentials, the most money...or the most awards.

They simply are the ones who care the most

Pass this on to those people who have either made a difference in your life,
or whom you keep close in your heart, like I did.

''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!"

wo man - if u have nothing else to do, read this

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Women - Multiple process
Womens brains designed to concentrate multiple task at a time .
Women can Watch a TV and Talk over phone and cook the new recipe.
Men - Single Process
Mens brain designed to concentrate only one work at a time. Men can not watch a TV and talk over the phone at the same time. He stops the TV while Talking. He can either watch TV or talk over the phone or cook.
LANGUAGE.
Women can easily learn many languages. Her brain sets up. But can not find the solutions to problems. Men can not easily learn languages; he can easily solve the problems.
3 year old gal has three times higher vocabulary than 3 year old boy.
ANALYTICAL SKILL
Mens brain has lot of space for handling the analytical process. So easily he can analyze and find the solution for a process.
He can design (blue print) a map of a building easily.
If a complex map is viewed by women, she can not understand it. She can not understand the details of the map easily.
For her it is dump of lines in a paper.
CAR DRIVING.
While driving a car, mens analytical spaces are used in his brain. He can drive a car fastly. If he see an object at long distance, immediately his brain classifies the object (bus or van or car) direction and speed of the object and driving accordingly. Where as women take a long time to recognize the object direction/ speed. His single process mind stops the audio in the car (if any), then concentrating only on the driving.
You can often watch, while men driving the car fastly, the women sit next to him will shout, GO SLOW , CARE FULL, AAHHH, OHH GOD..
..etc..
LIE
Many times, when men lie to women face to face, they get caught easily.
Her super natural brain observes the facial expression 70%, and the body language 20% and the words coming from the mouth 10%. So he is easily caught while lieing.
Mens brain does not have this.
Women easily lie to men face to face.
So guys, While lieing to your girls, use phone, or letter or close all the lights or cover your/her face with blanket.
Dont lie face to face.:P
PROBLEM.
End of day, if men have lot of problems, his brain clearly classifies the problems and puts the problems in individual rooms in the brain and then finds the solution one by one. You can see many guys looking at the sky for a long time. If you disturb him, he gets irritated.
End of Day, if women have lot of problems, her brain can not classify the problems. she wants some one to hear that. After telling everything to a person she goes happily to bed. She does not worry about the problem being solved or not.
WANTS
Men want status, success, solutions, big process etc Women want relationship, friends, familyetc
UNHAPPY
If women are unhappy with their relations, they can not concentrate on work.
If men unhappy with their work, they can not concentrate on the relations.
SPEECH
Women use indirect languages in speech.
Geeta asked Vijay, vijay do you like to have a cup of coffee?
This means, Geeta wants a cup of coffee.
In the morning.Darling, do you think, it will be good to have an Omllette for breakfast?.
Men use direct language. Geeta, I want to have a cup of coffee, Pls stop the car when you see a coffee shop.
In the morning.Darling, Can you please prepare an omllette for breakfast?. Always men and women think differently!
HANDLING EMOTION
Women talk a lot without thinking.
Men act a lot with out thinking.
Thats why many of prisoners are men all over the world.
LIFE IS CRAZY TAKE IT EASY!!
You take care and keep in touch!!!

Quick Tips on Speaking Better n More Confidently

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Quick Tips on Speaking Better n More Confidently
Are you very shy when it comes to new surroundings, such as starting a new class or moving to a new area? Sometimes, it is necessary to overcome your shyness and speak confidently. By doing this, it can help you not only to share your ideas properly to others, but also to learn communicating with others. Here are a few steps to consider when speaking with confidence.
Steps
1. Learn how to have conversations with people. Your ideas or opinions may not always be accepted by others, but this is nothing unusual. Open your mouth, express your beliefs! This will improve your courage.
2. Don't be afraid and speak loudly. If you speak in a low voice, not only will others not be able to hear what you say, but you will also portray a submissive demeanor, which suggests the opposite of aconfident one.
3. Make eye contact when you speak. For one thing, it is polite for others. Also, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully.
4. Praise yourself everyday! This will promote your own confidence, which is important when you speak. With more confidence, people will take your thinking more seriously.
Tips* Don't be nervous when you make mistakes. Human error is far from being a new concept — nobody is perfect! It is normal for everyone to make mistakes. Just calm down and keep speaking bravely.
* Try and try again! This may be difficult for a shy person at first, but you need to force yourself to speak, and not seclude your thoughts. If you have some ideas, then try to speak out! Don't just keep them in your head.
* If you have self confidence issues, try to think that you are the only one who has sound knowledge about the topic. Then go ahead and impart your knowledge to the audience in an effective way.
* Remember that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Don't portray an exaggerated amount of confidence, or you will come off as arrogant, believing that your ideas are better than the ideas of everyone else.

50 Common Interview Questions and Answers__

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50 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Very Important Please Dont Miss it.
Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. Read the questions listed; you will also find some strategy uggestions with it.
1. Tell me about yourself?
Ans : The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.
2. Why did you leave your last job?
Ans: Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a majorproblem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.
3. What experience do you have in this field?
Ans: Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
4. Do you consider yourself successful?
Ans:You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
5. What do co-workers say about you?
Ans: Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
7.. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focuson this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.
9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed... Relate it to your long-term career goals.
10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.
11. What is your Expected Salary?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point..
13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.
14. Have you ever had to fire anyone?
How did you feel about that? This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.
15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.
16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.
17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.
18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization ?
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship. .
19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison..
20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made ?
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.
21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.
22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
23. Tell me about your dream job ?
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute andcan't wait to get to work.
24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.
27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.
28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,Initiativ e, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor?
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.
31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.
33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.
35. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful
36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.
37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.
38. Describe your management style ?
Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.
39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.
40. Do you have any blind spots?
Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.
41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.
44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.
45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute ?
between others. Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.
46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.
47. Describe your work ethic ?
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.
49. Tell me
about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by
accomplishing something for the organization.
50. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions
prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are
good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I
be able to assist on? are examples.
And Finally Best of Luck Hope you
will be succussful in the interview you are going to face in coming days.
"Never take some one for
granted,Hold every person Close to your Heart because you might wake up one day
and realise that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting
stones." Remember this always in life.

Who is going to be your role model in 2012 ?

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Who's Your Role Model for 2012?

This is fun. I promise you WILL laugh when you find the identity of your role model.
NO CHEATING! I was really surprised to find out the name of my role model. Don't scroll down yet...
To find the identity of your personal role model, do the maths below...
Then scroll down to find your hero.
It is crazy how accurate this is!

NO PEEKING!
1.) Pick your favourite number between 1 - 9
2.) Multiply by 3
3.) Add 3
4.) Then again multiply by 3... I'll wait if you need a calculator
5.) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number
6.) Add the digits together

NOW SCROLL DOWN

And with that number, see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below:

1. Einstein
2. Oprah Winfrey
3. Snoopy
4. Bill Clinton
5. Bill Gates
6. Gandhi
7. Barack Obama
8. David Beckham
9. YOURSELF
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I know, I know.... I just have that effect on people.

P..S. Stop picking different numbers!! I AM YOUR IDOL,JUST DEAL WITH IT!!

NOW CLICK "FORWARD", PUT YOUR NAME IN NO. 9
AND SEND IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS FOR A GOOD LAUGH!

Three Words That make Relationships better

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There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships.
Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words.
When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new friendships,
deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that have soured.

The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship.

Let me help:
Good friends see a need and then try to fill it.
When they see a hurt they do what they can to heal it.
Without being asked, they jump in and help out.

I understand you:
People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person
accepts and understands them.
Letting your spouse know - in so many little ways - that you understand them,
is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.
And this can apply to any relationship.

I respect you:
Respect is another way of showing love.
Respect demonstrates that another person is a true equal.
If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds
and become closer friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.

I miss you:
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely
said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted,
needed, desired and loved.
Consider how important you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call
from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."

Maybe you're right:
This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument.
The implication when you say "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting,
"maybe I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have an argument with someone,
all you normally do is solidify the other person's point of view.
They, or you, will not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously
damaging the relationship between you.
Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to explore the subject more.
You may then have the opportunity to express your view in a way that is
understandable to the other person.

Please forgive me:
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes
and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures.
A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong,
which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I thank you:
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy.
People who enjoy the companionship of good,
close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted.
They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness.
On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often
do not have the attitude of gratitude.

Count on me:
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out.
Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship.
It is the emotional glue that bonds people.
Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady
and true friends.
When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating
"you can count on me."

I'll be there:
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night,
to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down
some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase
"I'll be there."
Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give.
When we are truly present for other people, important things
happen to them and us.

We are renewed in love and friendship.
We are restored emotionally and spiritually.
Being there is at the very core of civility.

Go for it:
We are all unique individuals.
Don't try to get your friends to conform to your ideals.
Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far out they seem to you.
God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only.

Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams.
Tell them to "go for it."

I love you:
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say.
Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's
deepest emotional needs.
The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted.
Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all need to hear
those three little words: "I love you."
Love is a choice. You can love even when the feeling is gone.

WISDOM IN STORIES: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS

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Wisdom in Stories - The Power Of Your Words
By Byron

We may not all be created equal in every attribute but we
all have several things in common. So, what are these things?
All of us have the same amount of seconds, minutes and hours in a day to do
with as we desire. We also have individual
power although some may think not because they live in countries where they are
ruled by a strict dictator or military government. But, even these people have
power.
This power is in their words, how they say them, what words they choose to
use, and when to speak these words. These words can be ones that ridicule, make
fun of, chastise, or one that encourage, praise or demonstrate kindness.
I recall a story told to me by a good friend of mine who used to commute to
work daily on a go train. Once disembarking the train, he always walked he short
distance to his office building along with all the other throngs of people
hurrying on their way to their work.
Each morning, he passed a older man who was always at the same spot with cup
in hand hoping to get a bit of change by those who passed by. For most people,
this person was someone to be ignored as if he didnt exist, a person who they
didnt want to be bothered with. Invariably, though, my friend would always say
good morning to him and bid him to have a good day. The stranger would smile
back, say good morning and remain on station until all the commuters had gone on
their way.
Occasionally, my friend would drop a dollar or two in his cup on his way by
as he said hello. This behaviour went on for several years until one day, his
last day on the job before retirement, my friend stopped for a few moments to
speak with this man.
He told the man that he would no longer be passing by because this was his
last day on the job. The man took his hand and shook it warmly saying that he
had always looked forward to seeing my friend pass his way and not because he
dropped a few dollars in his cup. He said he would miss my friend because he was
one of the few people out of thousands who passed him daily who ever said hello,
and was the only one who ever bid him to have a good day. The man also said that
his warm words always brightened his day and helped him to continue on despite
being ignored by thousands of others who saw him daily.
The message is clear:
we all have power in words and it doesnt mean, at all,
that the most basic of greetings and recognition have no impact. In fact, all
our words have impact and so often we do not recognize that some can be
devastating to another, others can cause others to give up, or other words can
help encourage. Remember your power when you speak for you have more influence--

Positive Thinking: a motivational story

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A
Motivational story about Positive Thinking

Read this, and let it really sink in... Then, choose how you start your day tomorrow...

Jerry is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would
reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant.

The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee
how to look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?"
Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.

I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone
comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.

"Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested. "Yes, it is," Jerry said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose
how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live life."

I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice
about life instead of reacting to it.

Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gun
point by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local trauma center. After 18 hours
of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.

I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Wanna see my scars?" I declined to see his
wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. "The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door," Jerry replied. "Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could
choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live."

"Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked. Jerry continued, "...the paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I
got really scared. In their eyes, I read 'he's a dead man.'

I knew I needed to take action." " What did you do?" I asked. "Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry. "She asked if I was allergic to
anything. 'Yes,' I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Bullets!' Over their laughter, I told them, 'I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.'"

Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully. Attitude,
after all, is everything.

Positive thinking the the first step towards a happy life.

Attitude is everything

If everyone applies just these, the whole world will live in happiness.

Men Are Just Happier People -

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EVER DEPRESSED?Men Are Just Happier People
What do you expect from such simple creatures?
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack...
You can be President.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$87.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you,
He or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, even decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24thin 25 minutes.
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Men Are Just Happier People

NICKNAMES
If Laura, Kate, and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate, and Sarah. If Mike, Dave, and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba, and Wildman

EATING OUT
When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave, and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY
A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.

BATHROOMS
A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel.
The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS
A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE
A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

MARRIAGE
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

DRESSING UP
A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL
Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING
Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing FOREVER!
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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

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School has a deep impact on a student since it is there that he spends a quarter of his day – which is in fact the best time of the day. In the school he learns and is educated, and that is the place where he finds friends and companions.

The father should strive to carefully choose a good school for his child, thus selecting the one that is of the finest quality and not necessarily the one that is closest to him. He should also ask those involved in the field of teaching and educating, who are sincere and honest, as to which of the schools is the best.

So based on this, the father must keep a close connection with the school by going to visit it, staying in contact with it by phone and asking about the state of his son or daughter. He should be concerned with asking about his child's character, behavior and friends before asking about his grades.

He should also follow up on his child's educational development and studies, and check his notes and homework and be aware of the remarks the teacher makes to his child's work so that he
may correct it.

So your concern with
your child's studies and your solid relationship with his school, his teachers, his schoolwork, and his levels of education is a good that will assist in his well-being and learning, by the will of Allaah.

Choosing a Friend:

From the things in which there is no doubt is that a friend has a profound effect on an individual – whether positive or negative. Sufficient to clarify this point is the statement of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he said: "The example of the righteous companion and the evil companion is like that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith." [Reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]

The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) also said: "A man is upon the opinion of his close friend, so let each of you look into whom he takes as a close friend." [Reported by Abu Dawood]

Therefore, O father, it is
incumbent upon you to look for a good friend and a sincere companion for your child before he chooses one on his own, for he may choose the wrong ones and then grow attached to them, after which it will be hard for you to separate them.

There are many accounts, too numerous to be recorded, in which children were raised in good environments and in conservative households but ended up mixing with bad companions on the pretext that they were going on a trip or an outing with them or using the excuse that they wanted to play with them or have fun with them or study with them. And the end result of this was that they had a negative effect on them.

In these days it is extremely difficult for a father to raise his child in exclusion of friends. Trials and temptations constantly surround the youth from all directions.

Bad friends can either be people who are engulfed in their desires or in misconceptions. If they are those who are given
into whims and desires, they will lead your child towards mischief and a digression from good character.

Health: Home Remedies (Useful)

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ACNE, BLACKHEADS, AND PIMPLES:
    * Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
    * Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
    * Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
    * For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.
ANEMIA:
    * Avoid drinking tea (regular, not herbal varieties) and coffee immediately after meals, as the tannin present in these interferes in the absorption of iron from the food.
    * Drink a cup of herbal tea mixed with 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses each day. This provides 80% of the iron needed in one day.
    * Foods high in iron: lean beef, lean pork, skinned poultry, shellfish, fish, liver, organ meats, egg yolks, pinto, kidney, lima, navy, chick peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, split peas, green peas, spinach, kale, collards, beet greens, chard, broccoli, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, dried peaches, dried apricots, nuts, peanut butter, whole grain breads.
    * Your body absorbs iron from meats easier than fruits and vegetables. To aid in the absorption of iron from fruits and vegetables, eat them with a good source of vitamin C. ARTHRITIS:
    * A daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps to give relief of arthritis and other joint pains.
    * 3-4 walnuts eaten daily, on an empty stomach, will help. ASTHMA:
    * Mix 1 tsp. honey with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and take it at night before going to bed.
    * Avoid taking aspirin, as this may invoke an asthma attack. BAD BREATH:
    * Boil some cinnamon bark in a cup of water. Store it in a clean bottle in your bathroom. Use it as a mouthwash frequently.
    * Parsley leaves are rich in chlorophyll, nature's own deodorizer. Chew some leaves regularly and your breath will remain fresh.
    * You can chew some cardamom seeds to sweeten your breath. BLADDER INFECTION: Take a bag of fresh or frozen cranberries and boil them in water (they will fall apart). Cool and drink. Don't add sugar! This remedy is also useful for people with kidney problems. BLADDER STONES: Boil 2 figs in 1 cup of water. Drink daily for a month. BRUISES: Slice a raw onion and place over the bruise. Do not apply this to broken skin. COLD AND FLU: Here is a delicious recipe for a cold and flu soup: Saut� 6 crushed cloves of garlic in 1 tsp. vegetable oil until golden. Pour in a quart of beef or chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and whisk in 2 egg whites. Beat together 2 egg yolks and 2 Tbls. distilled white vinegar; pour this mixture into the soup. Season with salt and pepper and top with croutons, if desired. CONSTIPATION (IN ADULTS):
    * Eat a few black licorice sticks.
    * Take apple pectin.
    * Make sure you're getting enough Folic Acid in your diet.
    * Drinking ginger tea will help start a bowel movement.
CONSTIPATION (IN SMALL CHILDREN): Soak 6-8 raisins in hot water. When cool, crush well and strain. When given routinely even to little infants, it helps to regulate bowel movement.
COUGHS AND ASTHMA: Steep 3-4 cloves of garlic in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Use several drops at a time, several times a day for coughs or asthma. Garlic is an exceptional cleanser for the body and has antimicrobial action similar to other antibiotics.
DAMAGED, DRY HAIR: A nourishing conditioner for dry or damaged hair which can be used for all hair types: Separate the white of an egg from the yolk, whip it to a peak. Add 1 Tbls. water to the yolk and blend until the mixture is creamy. Then mix the white and yolk together. Wet your hair with warm water, remove the excess moisture, and apply the mixture to your scalp with your fingertips. Massage gently until the froth is worked into your scalp, then rinse the hair with cool water. Keep applying the mixture until it is used up and then rinsed until all of the egg is washed away.
DANDRUFF: Pour distilled white vinegar onto the hair, as close to the scalp as you can manage; massage into the scalp; and allow to dry for several minutes before washing as usual. Repeat daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.
DARK CIRCLES AROUND EYES: Make a paste out of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
DEPRESSION: 3/4 cup of cooked spinach a day is enough to give dramatic relief from depression if you are deficient in B vitamins.
DIARRHEA: Eat boiled sweet potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper before bedtime to cure chronic diarrhea.
DRY SKIN: Combine 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup warm water, 1 Tbls. vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup baking soda in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste. Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin.
EARACHE: Steep 1-2 tsp. chamomile flowers in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Strain out the water, and apply the hot flowers in a cloth for alleviation of the earache.
ECZEMA: Rub a whole nutmeg against a smooth stone slab with a little water and make a paste. Apply on affected parts. (Note: It is believed by some rural, old fashioned practitioners that instead of water, one's own early morning saliva can be used for better results.)
ENERGIZER: Simmer 1 cup honey and 3 cup water together slowly. Allow 1 cup of the water to evaporate. Strain off the top surface, and put the remaining liquid into a stoneware crock or dark bottle. Put a towel over it so it can breathe, yet be free of dirt. Place in a cool place. You can add cinnamon, clove, or the juice of 2 lemons, if you like.EYE PROBLEMS: Simmer 1 cup water and 1 tsp. honey for 5 minutes. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply to the closed eye.
FACIAL CLEANSER: Mix 2 Tbls. cornstarch, 2 Tbls. glycerin, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Heat in a small pan placed in a water bath inside another pan. Heat until thick and clear; it will have the consistency of pudding. Do not boil. Cool completely, Use in place of soap to cleanse your skin. (If mixture is too thick, you may thin it by adding a little water, 1 Tbls. at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. )
FATIGUE: Take a glass of grapefruit and lemon juice in equal parts to dispel fatigue and general tiredness after a day's work.
GUM IN HAIR: Soak the gum-coated hair in Coke� and it should wipe out easily.
HAIR LIGHTENER: To lighten hair, use 1/4 cup chopped fresh rhubarb to 2 cups boiling water. Cool, strain, and apply as a rinse.
HANG-OVER: Eat honey on crackers. The fructose in the honey will help to flush out the alcohol in your system.
HAY FEVER: Steep 1 tsp. fenugreek seed in 1 cup water, covered, for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup a day to help hay fever symptoms.
HEADACHE: Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset the stomach.
HICCUPS: Only 2 remedies have I ever know to actually work. The first listed makes the most sense, since a hiccough is simply a spasm of the diaphragm, and you need to disrupt this spasm. The second offers no rhyme or reason, but works nonetheless.    * Breath in as deeply as you can, then exhale as hard as you can; repeat 10 times; when exhaling the last time, keep the air pushed out, not taking another breath for as long as you can stand. This normally works the first try, but repeat if necessary. Be sure to sit down when doing this.
    * This is a remedy only feasible when sitting at a bar. Have the bartender fill a small glass with club soda. Light a match and drop it, then drink the water quickly (being careful not to drink the match). It works, but I don't know why!
    * Drink 1/2 glass water, slowly.
    * Keep a tsp. of sugar in your month and suck slowly.
    * Suck 2-3 small pieces of fresh ginger.
    * Take a large mouthful of water with out swallowing, plug both ears, and slowly begin to swallow the water. Unplug your ears and you're hiccup free! (Submitted by Mrs T. Falkmann)
    * Eat a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter all at once. (Submitted by Tracy Pletcher) HICKEY:
    * Coat area liberally with lotion. Rub with the back of a cold spoon vigorously for as long as you can stand to, changing out spoon for new cold one every 10 minutes. Recommended time for this treatment is 45-60 minutes. Why it works: a hickey is a bruise; the discoloration of a bruise is caused by blood accumulating under the skin from broken capillaries; this remedy breaks up the old blood so it can be reabsorbed by the body more quickly, therefore diminished the discoloration.
    * Rub white toothpaste over the hickey, allow to dry, and later, wipe it off with a warm facecloth. After a few applications, the hickey will be faded. Do not use gel toothpaste. (Submitted by Hot Rod Anne.)
INSECT BITES: Mix water with cornstarch into a paste and apply. This is effective in drawing out the poisons of most insect bites and is also an effective remedy for diaper rash.MORNING SICKNESS: Mix 1 tsp. each fresh juice of mint and lime, and 1 Tbls. honey. Take 3 times a day.MOSQUITO BITES: Apply lime juice diluted with water on bites with cotton ball.MUCUS IN COUGH: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. each of ginger, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Filter. Sweeten with 1 tsp. honey and drink.MUSCLE CRAMPS: Apply clove oil on the affected body parts.NAUSEA: Boil 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water for about 10-20 minutes. After it is boiled, drain the water into a cup and sip at the rice water until symptoms are gone.OBESITY:
    * Mix lime juice with honey and water; drink a glass of this every morning.
    * Mix 3 tsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. honey, and 1 cup water; drink a glass a day for 3 months.
    * Mix 1 tsp. lime juice with 1 cup water and drink each morning.
    * Eat a tomato before breakfast. OILY SKIN: For oily skin, mix 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 Tbls. lemon juice, and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply to face and leave on 15 minutes. Rinse.
OVERWEIGHT: Effective at getting rid of fat, drink up to 3 cups of green tea daily. Regular tea can also be used with a lesser effect.
PAIN RELIEVER: Mix 3 Tbls. of honey in boiled water and drink. Honey has natural pain-relieving powers.
SMELLY FEET: Soak feet in strong tea for 20 minutes every day until the smell disappears. To prepare your footbath, brew two tea bags in 2 1/2 cups of water for 15 minutes and pour the tea into a basin containing two liters of cool water.
SMOKING HABIT: Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within 1 month.
SORE THROAT: Mix 1 tsp. lime juice and 1 Tbls. honey. Swallow tiny amounts slowly 2-3 times a day.
SPLINTERS:
    * Lay scotch tape over the splinter and pull off.
    * Soak the area in vegetable oil for a few minutes before removing with tweezers. STOMACH ACHE: A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon in 1 cup warm water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes, then drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence.
STOMACH ACIDITY:
    * Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day.
    * Have a plateful of watermelon and/or cucumber every hour.
SUNBURN: Mix 2 tsp. tomato juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Apply to affected area. Rinse after 1/2 hour.
TOOTHACHE & MOUTH PAIN: To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 1 Tbls. fresh peppermint in 1 cup water and adding a little salt. Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces.VARICOSE VEINS: Take 2-3 tsp. black strap molasses orally daily. This also treats all kinds of circulatory ailments.

VOMITING AND NAUSEA:
    * Sucking a piece of ice controls vomiting.
    * Eat 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seeds.
    * Cinnamon and sliced ginger work by interrupting nausea signals sent from the stomach to the brain. If you are an herbal tea drinker, simply sprinkle cinnamon on the tea and drink. To make ginger tea, simmer a few slices of ginger in hot tea water.
WARTS: Try taping a slice of garlic to the wart. Be sure to first protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly.
WEAK NAILS: To strengthen and shine nails, combine 2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. castor oil, and 1 tsp. wheat germ oil and mix thoroughly. Pour into bottle. Shake before using. To use, rub a small amount into your nails. Leave on 3-5 minutes and tissue off. Follow up with more plain castor oil, if desired.
WRINKLES & SKIN FRESHENER:    * Combine 2 Tbls. vodka, 1 Tbls. fennel seeds, and 1 1/2 tsp. honey. Stir well and allow to sit for 3 days. Strain mixture. Use full strength or add 2 Tbls. water to dilute. Use a cotton ball to apply to face as a toner.
    * Apply coconut oil on the portions of skin and face where wrinkles set in and gently massage every night at bed time.
    *
YELLOW TEETH: Mix salt with finely powdered rind of lime. Use this as toothpowder frequently.
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Food That Burn Fat

2012-02-03T21:32:00.001+05:30

Food That Burn Fat

Body fat is an ugly truth of life for most Indian men. Our lifestyle is such that it becomes almost impossible to avoid it.
Just sweating out in the gym day and night is not enough to reach your goal of losing your body fat when your mother is busy feeding you the butter-laced aloo ka parantha. Along with a healthy workout, food also plays a crucial role in reducing body fat.
Here are 7 foods that help in burning fat.
1. Eggs
Eggs are known to be high in protein which burns fat faster than other fatty foods. It also contains Vitamin B12, 8 minerals, iron, calcium and other macronutrients, which aid the body in metabolizing fat.
2. Fish
Instead of reaching for your chicken curry next time, try opting for fish. Like eggs, fish is also a protein-rich food that burns more fat while being digested instead of carbohydrates or fats. They also contain Omega 3s which prevent the build-up of stress chemicals that induce fat abs especially tuna, salmon, mackerel, swordfish and flounder.
3. Green Tea
Green teais almost like a magical drink that has the power to keep most health problems at bay. It keeps those extra inches away by preventing fats from getting absorbed by the body. Drinking a cup of green tea everyday goes a long way in helping you achieve a healthy life.
4. Oatmeal
Oatmeal not only helps in cutting down the fat content but its rich fiber content helps in the reduction of cholesterol. It also stays for a longer period in the stomach which takes care of your hunger pangs. However, its better to opt for a natural sweetener like honey instead of sugar.
5. Dairy Products
Dairy products are rich in calcium which is very effective in burning fat and even preventing its formation in the body. The amount of calcium in a person's body indicates how easily one gains fat. The more calcium present in your body, the easier it is to burn all the excess fat.
6. Berries
Berries, as we all know, are fiber-rich fruits. Raspberries are said to contain 8 grams of fiber in a cup. Strawberries have lower sugar content than other fruits while also being rich in in Vitamin C, which boosts metabolism in the body.Berries also have another component called pectin which force the fats to release their fat cells.
7. Green Vegetables
Green Vegetables have been tried and tested in their various health benefits. You should stop trying to shrink away from adding them into your diet as they have the power to reduce your waist size. Amongst the green vegetables, give special attention to spinach, cabbage and beans. Including a lot of salads into your everyday meal plan means getting closer to reducing the body's fat absorption.

Top10 Kind of Foods That Boost Your Moods

2012-02-03T21:23:00.001+05:30

In the past two decades, a number of studies have confirmed a link between certain foods and our ability to feel more alert, calm, and even upbeat. "We've found that some foods influence the production of brain chemicals that are directly involved in determining our mood, mental energy, performance and behavior says Judith Wurtman, a nutrition researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Many good-mood foods may already be silting in your kitchen. Here are some of the most important ones.

Whole-Grain Bread.

Most foods contain one or more of 20 different amino acids, molecules found in animal and plant proteins necessary for good health. Like the lobbyists, amino acids compete to deliver messages to the brain. In this case, eating a few slices of plain, whole-grain bread helps the amino acid tryptophan's message be "heard": relax, be happy. Once it enters the brain, tryptophan boosts levels of serotonin, the soothing, mood-elevating brain chemical also stimulated by the anti-depressant Prozac.

The trick is to eat the bread ahead of any protein rich meal or cheese. This allows tryptophan to enter the brain before other amino acids can crowd it out.

Turkey

This low-fat protein source is rich in an amino acid called tyrosine, which boosts levels of the brain chemicals dopamine, and norepinephrine, and in turn improves motivation and reaction time. U. S. military research has indicated that tyrosine lifts energy levels and helps the body to cope belter with stress.

A turkey sandwich or turkey noodle soup may produce the same results. Effective alternatives to turkey are tuna and chicken.

Beef

Complete avoidance of red meat may do more harm than good. People on low cholesterol diets may experience iron deficiencies that make them feel tired and blue. Iron keeps the body's cells fueled with oxygen and, thus, energized.

Illinois State University nutrition professor Jan Shane discovered that those who ate as little as three ounces of beef, a small hamburger, per day absorbed 50 percent more iron than those on a vegetarian diet, suggesting that a little bit of beef may be a good energy source, "Consumers need to change their thinking about beef as something that is terrible for them, "says Shane. "You need to eat only about three ounces of it each day to significantly improve your iron absorption. "

Water

Mild dehydration is a common but often overlooked cause of fatigue, says Elizabeth Somer, author of Food Mood. When the body dehydrates, blood flow to the organs decreases and the body slows down. Drinking enough water each day can prevent you from feeling lethargic.

But don't rely on thirst, Somer says. Most adults should drink eight to ten glasses of water per day. Caffeinated soft drinks and coffee, however, are no substitute. They may act as diuretics and increase dehydration.

Bananas

Magnesium deficiency and stress are linked so closely that some doctors and dietitians advise people who lead hectic lives to add magnesium-rich foods like bananas to their diets. Most Americans do not eat the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of magnesium (280 mg for women, 350 mg for men), says Dr. Mildred S. Seelig, former president of the American College of Nutrition. If you juggle a hectic schedule, the problem is worse: stress hormones, which flood the body during limes of tension- drain magnesium from cells, resulting in lower resistance to colds and viruses and a tired feeling.

Researchers have also found that increased magnesium in-take results in less anxiety and better sleep. If you don't like bananas, other good magnesium sources are nuts, beans, and leafy greens.

Oranges and Grapefruits

Researchers have found that even a small deficiency in vitamin C, a key ingredient for boosting levels of energizing norepinephrine, can leave you feeling irritable and blue, A lack of vitamin C rich foods also inhibits your body's ability to absorb the iron it needs to fight fatigue.

In a 2001 study of more than 1000 men, German researchers found that among those with diets only slightly deficient in vitamin C, a daily dose of 150 mg, roughly the amount in two oranges, resulted in less nervousness, crankiness and depression.

Consuming more than this amount of vitamin C may make you feel even more upbeat.University of Alabama researchers found that those who regularly consumed more than 400 mg of vitamin C per day (roughly two 12-ounce glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice or six oranges) were half as tired as those who consumed less than 100 mg. per day. Vitamin C supplements are also effective.

Brazil Nuts.

Due to the rich soil in which they grow, Brazil nuts are loaded with selenium, a trace mineral that some research has linked to upbeat moods.

In a 2001 study involving 17 men and 33 women at the University of Wales, Swansea, those given 100 micrograms of selenium (the equivalent of one or two Brazil nuts) each day for five weeks reported a greater sense of happiness, more energy and a reduction in anxiety compared to participants given a placebo. These results were especially evident among those with low levels of dietary selenium, illustrating the importance of having a sufficient amount of this mineral in your diet. Other good sources of selenium: seafood, beef and whole-grain breads.

Chocolate

Many women crave chocolate, especially when they're suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or when boredom or stress strikes. There are a number of possible reasons for this. Some experts believe that like many sweet carbohydrates, chocolate may have a soothing effect. Others suggest that caffeine and similar substances in chocolate may act as stimulants. If nothing else? The sheer pleasure of eating it may be all you need to lift your spirits.

Coffee

That morning cup really can jump-start your day. Recent research links the amount of caffeine in one to two cups to clear thinking and more energy for up to three hours. In a study of50 sleep-deprived people, the amount of caffeine in as little as 1.5cups of coffee boosted their concentration, energy and confidence levels.

Some researchers believe caffeine causes a slight, temporary rise in blood pressure and blocks hormonal messengers that lull us to sleep. However, more than two or three cups a day may make you irritable and jittery.

Negative Situations

2012-02-03T21:22:00.001+05:30

When there is a negative situation that
you cannot change,
Focus your thoughts and energy
elsewhere.

When there is a pain that will not go
away,
Overwhelm it with an even greater amount
of joy.

It serves no useful purpose to get mired
in despair over things
you cannot control.
It makes much more sense to do the very
best,
to achieve the very most, With those
things you do control.

You can choose where to focus your energy
and attention.
Focus on those areas where you can have a
powerful positive impact.

Yes, it can be easy to get caught up in
the negativity
of the moment.
Yet it also can be surprisingly easy to
shift your focus toward
the positive, Productive things you can
do.

You are never obligated to be
miserable.
If you really want to contribute to
life,
Set your sights on the value you're able
to create.

Don't despair over the darkness that is
beyond your control.
Instead, shine your own light so brightly
that the darkness
is overwhelmed.

~Ralph Marston~

10 Foods for Fabulous Abs

2012-02-03T21:20:00.001+05:30

1. Yogurt is
magic for the tum. Nutritionist Rania Batayneh recommends
yogurt, "The probiotic bacteria in most yogurts help keep your digestive
system healthy,
which translates into a lower incidence of gas, bloating, and
constipation, which can keep your tummy looking flat." Ideally go for
the plain-flavoured yogurts, that don't contain added sugars.

2. Switch to
whole grain. The body shows a decreased insulin
response to
whole grain as compared to refined carbohydrate like rice and white
bread. So replace those meals of white
rice and
milk bread with whole grains like lentils, brown
rice,
and whole wheat bread for a trimmer waistline.

3. Stock up on
cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussels
sprouts, asparagus, peppers, and yellow beans. They contain folate,
beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, and fiber, and are rich in vitamins
A, C, and K.

4. Olive
Oil:
Mono-unsaturated fats like those found in olive oil, work to reduce
belly fat and don't increase calorie intake.

5. Apple
cider vinegar:
New research indicates that 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
(ideally mixed with a glass of water), consumed daily over a period of
12 weeks, works to lower body
weight and
reduce belly fat. This is attributed to vinegar's acetic acid, which is
believed to pump out proteins that break down fat.

6. Green tea contains
certain chemicals called polyphenols and catechins that boost
metabolism and help burn fat. Including 2-3 cups of green tea in your
diet will help reduce that waistline, as well as provide a host of
other health benefits.

7. Apples are
one of the most popular negative calorie foods. This means that an
apple burns more calories that it adds to the body, while being
digested, making for a great, tasty snack that does nothing to add
to body
fat.

8. Eggs are
a great source of protein and contain essential amino acids that the
body needs to build everything from muscle fibres to brain chemicals.
It is the perfect breakfast food, and ensures you feel less hungry
during the day and reduces that urge to snack.

9. Almonds provide
the body with minerals like magnesium, and regulate blood sugar levels.
A stable blood sugar level is key to prevent cravings that can lead to
overeating.

-- 10. Salmon,
tuna and mackerel, in addition to being a great source of omega-3 fatty
acids, also improve metabolism and help burn fat faster by improving
the body's glucose-insulin response

How To be cool

2012-02-03T21:18:00.001+05:30

How To be cool..

1- The Shortest Solution Of Every Problem Is To Minimize The Distance Between Your Knee And Floor.

2 - Life Is Like A Coin, Pleasure And Pain Are The Two Sides; Only One Side Is Visible At A Time But Remember Other Side Is Waiting For Its Turn.

3 - Majority Of The Problems In Life Are Because Of Two Reasons:
First, We Act Without Thinking.
Second, We Keep Thinking Without Acting

4 - Life Can Be Much Happier And Less Stressful, If We Remember One Simple Thought! We Cannot Have All That We Desire.
5 - A wise sentence written on a Japanese Bus Stop - "Only buses will stop here, not on time." So keep walking towards your destination.

6 - Be Like Water That Makes Its Own Way To Proceed, Be Not Lile Stones That Restricts The Ways Of Others.

7 - Everyone Wants To Change The World But.. is not Willing To change Himself.

Why can't the rest of the world get along

2012-02-03T21:17:00.001+05:30

In a zoo in California , a mother tiger gave birth

To a rare set of triplet tiger cubs.

Unfortunately,
Due to complications in the pregnancy,

The cubs were born prematurely

And due to their tiny size,

They died shortly after birth.

The mother tiger after recovering
from the delivery,

Suddenly started to decline in health,
Although physically she was
fine.

The veterinarians felt that the loss of her litter

Had caused the tigress to fall into a depression.

The doctors decided

That if the tigress could surrogate

Another mother's cubs,

Perhaps she would improve.

After checking with many other zoos
across the country,
The depressing news was that there were no tiger cubs

Of the right age to introduce to the mourning mother..

The veterinarians decided to try something

That had never been tried in a zoo environment.

Sometimes a mother of one species

Will take on the care of a different species.

The only orphans' that could be found quickly,

Were a litter of weanling pigs.

The zoo keepers and vets

Wrapped the piglets in tiger skin

And placed the babies around the mother tiger...

Would they become cubs or pork chops?

Take a look.. You won't believe your eyes

Now, please tell me one more time ...
Why can't the rest of the world get along?

Puzzle of life

2012-02-03T21:15:00.001+05:30

Only 5% of Stanford University graduates figured it out!
Can you answer all seven of the following questions with the same word?1. The word has seven
letters
2. Preceded God
3. Greater than God
4. More Evil than the devil
5. All poor people have it
6. Wealthy people need it
7. If you eat it, you will dieDid you figure it out?
Think hard before looking at the answers
Did you get it yet?Give up?
Brace yourself for the answerThe Answer is:
NOTHING!
NOTHING has 7 letters.
NOTHING preceded God.
NOTHING is greater than God.
NOTHING is more Evil than the devil.
Poor people have NOTHING.
Wealthy people need NOTHING.
If you eat NOTHING, you will die.

IPL Schedule 2012

2012-02-03T21:12:00.001+05:30

IPL 2012 Schedule, IPL 5, INDIAN PREMEIR LEAGUE 2012, 2012 Cricket Schedule, IPL MATCHES, Upcoming IPL Season, IPL Season 2012.

Apr 8 8PM . Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai
Apr 9 2011 4PM . Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals Hyderabad
Apr 9 2011 8PM . Kochi v Royal Challengers Bangalore Kochi
Apr 10 4PM . Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians Delhi
Apr 10 8PM . Pune Warriors vs Kings XI Punjab Navi Mumbai
Apr 11 8PM . Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan Chargers Kolkata
Apr 12 4PM . Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils Jaipur
Apr 12 8PM . Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Bangalore
Apr 13 4PM . Pune Warriors vs Kochi Navi Mumbai
Apr 13 8PM . Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings Mohali
Apr 14 8PM . Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Hyderabad
Apr 15 4PM . Mumbai Indians v Kochi Mumbai
Apr 15 8PM . Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi
Apr 16 4PM . Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore Chennai
Apr 16 8PM . Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab Hyderabad
Apr 17 4PM . Rajasthan v Kolkata Knight Riders Jaipur
Apr 17 8PM . Pune Warriors v Delhi Daredevils Navi Mumbai
Apr 18 8PM . Kochi v Chennai Super Kings Kochi
Apr 19 4PM . Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers Delhi
Apr 19 8PM . Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals Bangalore
Apr 20 4PM . Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors Mumbai
Apr 20 8PM . Kolkata Knight Riders v Kochi Kolkata
Apr 21 8PM . Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals Mohali
Apr 22 8PM . Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings Mumbai
Apr 22 4PM . Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata
Apr 23 8PM . Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab Delhi
Apr 24 4PM . Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians Hyderabad
Apr 24 8PM . Rajasthan Royals v Kochi Jaipur
Apr 25 8PM . Chennai Super Kings v Pune Warriors Chennai
Apr 26 8PM . Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi
Apr 27 4PM . Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings Navi Mumbai
Apr 27 8PM . Kochi v Deccan Chargers Kochi
Apr 28 4PM . Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab Kolkata
Apr 28 8PM . Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians Jaipur
Apr 29 8PM . Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Bangalore
Apr 30 4PM . Kochi v Delhi Daredevils Kochi
Apr 30 8PM . Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab Mumbai
May 1 4PM . Rajasthan Royals v Pune Warriors Jaipur
May 1 8PM . Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers Chennai
2-May 4 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, 40th IPL Mumbai
2-May 8 PM Delhi Daredevils vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 41st IPL Delhi
3-May 8 PM Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 42nd IPL Hyderabad
4-May 4 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 43rd IPL Chennai4-May 8 PM Pune Warriors vs Mumbai Indians, 44th IPL Navi Mumbai
5-May 4 PM Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 45th IPL Kochi
5-May 8 PM Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils, 46th IPL Hyderabad
6-May 8 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab, 47th IPL Bangalore
7-May 4 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, 48th IPL Kolkata
7-May 8 PM Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils, 49th IPL Mumbai
8-May 4 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 50th IPL Bangalore
8-May 8 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Pune Warriors, 51st IPL Mohali
9-May 8 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, 52nd IPL Jaipur
10-May 4 PM Deccan Chargers vs Pune Warriors, 53rd IPL Hyderabad
10-May 8 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians, 54th IPL Mohali
11-May 8 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 55th IPL Jaipur
12-May 8 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils, 56th IPL Chennai
13-May 8 PM Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Kings XI Punjab, 57th IPL Indore
14-May 4 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 58th IPL Bangalore
14-May 8 PM Mumbai Indians vs Deccan Chargers, 59th IPL Mumbai
15-May 8 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils, 60th IPL Dharmasala
15-May 8 PM Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Rajasthan Royals, 61st IPL Indore

16-May 8 PM Pune Warriors vs Deccan Chargers, 62nd IPL Navi Mumbai
17-May 8 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 63rd IPL Dharmasala
18-May 8 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 64th IPL Chennai
19-May 8 PM Pune Warriors vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 65th IPL Navi Mumbai
20-May 8 PM Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, 66th IPL Mumbai
21-May 4 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers, 67th IPL Dharmasala
21-May 8 PM Delhi Daredevils vs Pune Warriors, 68th IPL Delhi
22-May 4 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, 69th IPL Bangalore
22-May 8 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians, 70th IPL Kolkata
24-May 8 PM TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1 IPL Mumbai
25-May 8 PM TBC vs TBC, Eliminator IPL Mumbai
27-May 8 PM TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 IPL Chennai
28-May 2011 8 PM Finals TBC vs TBC, Final IPL Match Chennai
IPL schedule for every match with timing will be updated once the team qualify for Semi-Final & Final match.

God loves you the way you are...

2012-02-01T14:11:00.000+05:30

A 54 year old woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital.

While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God she asked "Is my time up?"

God said, "No, you have another 43 years, 2 months and 8 days to live."

Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a face-lift, liposuction, breast implants and a tummy tuck. She even had someone come in and change her hair color and brighten her teeth! Since she had so much more time to live, she figured she might as well make the most of it.

After her last operation, she was released from the hospital. While crossing the street on her way home, she was killed by an ambulance.

Arriving in front of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another 43 years? Why didn't you pull me from out of the path of the ambulance.?"

(You'll love this)

God replied : "I didn't recognize you."

Motive of the story: God loves you the way you are...Have a lovely day...

Home Remedies for DEPRESSION & STRESS

2012-02-01T14:09:00.001+05:30

DEPRESSION & STRESS
We all go through periods of depression and stress. Maybe it's because of the weather-you know, a change of season. Or for women, it could be "that time of month." Of course, pressures at the office don't help, nor do tense relationships or problems at home. Then there are additives in foods and side effects from medications that can cause chemical imbalances that may lead to depression and stress.
Common Causes of Depression
    * Inheritance
    * Changes in brain structures or brain function
    * Pessimistic attitude
    * Stress (home, work or school)
    * Major diseases ( cancer , heart attack etc.)
    * Hormonal disorders
    * Relationship problems
    * Financial problems
    * Menstrual cycle changes
    * Menopause
    * Bereavement
CAUTION: For cases of deep depression, extreme stress and/or chronic fatigue, we suggest you seek professional assistance to help pinpoint the cause and recommend treatment.
Whatever the reason, valid or not, when you're going through a bad time and you reach the point where you say to yourself, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!" -then you're on the road to recovery.

Basic Solutions
If you are really ready to help yourself, you might start by cutting down on your sugar intake. Excessive sugar can help cause depression, nervous anxiety and spurts of energy followed by extreme fatigue.
Caffeine products (such as coffee, non-herbal tea, cola, chocolate and some medications), cigarettes and alcoholic beverages may also contribute to nervous anxiety, depression and highs and lows of energy. Take them out of your life. They're taking the life out of you.
Natural home remedies
    * Lying down, in a dark room, maybe getting a 1/2 hour of sleep,will always make you feel better.
    * Add a handful of fresh Rose petals to a cup of boiling water. Add sugar and drink as and when a feeling of depression sets in.
    * Boil some seeds of cardamom in water with tea. It will give a very pleasing aroma to the tea.

Dietary Remedies
    * Have a pizza with lots of oregano. If you don't have the oregano, forget the pizza. In fact, forget the pizza and just have the oregano. Oregano may ease that depressed, heavyhearted feeling.
    * If you have a juicer, whip up half a glass of watercress and half a glass of spinach. Throw in some carrots to make the juice sweeter. Then, bottoms up and spirits up.
    * Eat two ripe bananas a day to chase the blues away. Bananas contain the chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine, which are believed to help prevent depression.

Other Mood Lifters
    * While running a warm bath, prepare a cup of chamomile tea. Add the used tea bag to the bath, along with a new one. If you use loose chamomile, wrap the herb in cheesecloth before putting it in the tub to avoid messy cleanup. Once the bath is ready, take a pen and paper along with your cup of tea and relax in the tub. Make a list of a dozen wishes as you sip your tea. Be careful.. the things you wish for may come true.
    * To lighten a heavy heart, drink saffron tea and/or thyme tea that has been sweetened with honey. (Incidentally, "thyme" was originally called "wild time" because it was thought to be an aphrodisiac.).
    * Sniffing citrus essential oils every hour you're awake may help you get out of a funk. You can buy lemon or orange oil at a health food store. Do not take the essential oils internally. If you have a citrus fruit in your kitchen, you can use a cardboard cutter to carefully make slits the peel and squeeze it so that the volatile seeps out. Then take a whiff hourly.
    * Cheer yourself up by wearing rose colors-pinks and scarlets. The orange family of colors are also picker-uppers.
    * Making love can help people overcome feelings of depression-unless, of course, they have no one to make love to and thats they're depressed.
    * If you're mildly depressed, simply change your physiology and your emotions will follow suit. In other words, do the physical things you do when you're happy-and you'll feel happy. Smile! Laugh! Jump up and down! Sing! Dance! Get dressed up!
If you're not willing to go along with this suggestion, then you're not willing to let go of your depression. There's nothing wrong with staying in a funk for a brief period. . .as long as. you understand that it is your choice.

Dietary Stress Relievers
* Juices seem to be calming to the nerves. Throughout the day, sip apple, pineapple, prune, grape or cherry juice. Make Sure the juice has no added sugar or preservatives and drink it at room temperature, not chilled
* Chop a large onion into very small tidbits and add a tablespoon of honey. Eat half the mixture with lunch and the other half with dinner. Onions contain prostaglandin, which is reported to have a stress-relieving effect.

A Berry Good Idea
    * If strawberries are in season, eat a few as a dessert after each meal (without the cream and sugar). You may feel a difference (you won't be as edgy), and you may see a difference (they'll make your teeth whiter).
    * Acupressure away the pressure of the day by getting a firm grip on your ankle. Using your thumb and third finger, place one just below the inside of the anklebone, and the other finger on the indentation directly below your outer anklebone. Keep steady pressure on the spot as you count down from 100 to one, slowly (taking between one and two minutes in all).
    * Peppermint tea has a wonderful way of relaxing the system and relieving moodiness. Drink it warm and strong.

Seeing Green...and Blue
    * If you are on edge, high-strung and, generally speaking, a nervous wreck, surround yourself with calming colors. Green has a harmonizing effect, since it's the color of nature. Earth colors should make you feel better. Wear quiet blues and gentle grays. Color helps more than we realize.
    * Sage tea can help relieve the jitters. Steep a sage tea bag or 1 teaspoon of sage in 1 cup of warm water for five minutes. Strain and drink three cups a day.
Bonus: Sage tea also helps sharpen one's memory and brain power.
    * There's a reason why Epsom salt, an ancient natural healer, is still popular-it works! Pour 2 cups of Epsom salt into a warm-water bath. Set aside a half-hour for pure relaxation in the tub-no interruptions-just 30 minutes of stress-free fantasizing.

Phtheasy for You to Say
* According to European folklore, celery helps you forget your troubles from a broken heart and soothes your nerves at the same time. It's probably the phthalide in celery, which is known to have sedative properties.

Nervous Tics
* From time to time I get a tic around my eye. I feel like I'm winking at everyone. The tic-off switch that works like magic for me is vitamin B6-200 mg.

CAUTION: Do not take more than 300 mg of B6 a day. Higher doses can be toxic.
A nervous tic may also be your body's way of telling you that you need more calcium or magnesium-or both. A good supplement can help you get the 1,500 mg of calcium and 750 mg of magnesium you need daily.

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Between Stimulus and Response... (Must Read)

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Between Stimulus and Response, we have the freedom to Response" - Stephen R.
Covey.
It was a Sports Stadium.

Eight Children were standing on the track to participate in a running event.

* Ready! * Steady! * Bang !!!

With the sound of Toy pistol,

All eight girls started running.

Hardly had they covered ten to fifteen steps,

when one of the smaller girls slipped and fell down,

Due to bruises and pain she started crying.

When the other seven girls heard the little girl cry they stopped running, stood
for a while and turned back.

Seeing the girl on the track they all ran to help.

One among them bent down, picked her up and kissed her gently

And enquired as to how she was..

They then lifted the fallen girl pacifying her.

Two of them held her firmly while all seven joined hands together and walked
together towards the winning post........ .

There was pin drop silence at the spectator's stand.

Officials were shocked.

Slow claps multiplied to thousands as the spectators stood up in appreciation.

Many eyes were filled with tears

And perhaps even God's!

YES.!! This happened in Hyderabad [INDIA], recently!

The sport was conducted by
National Institute of Mental Health.

All these special girls had come to participate in this event

They were spastic children.

Yes, they were Mentally Challenged.

What did they teach the WORLD.?

Teamwork.?

Humanity.?

Equality among all.??

No...... They taught..........

Successful people help others who are slow in learning..............
So that they are not left far behind !

This is really a great message... Spread it.!

We never do this because we have brains !!!!

A Gamble called Marriage

2012-02-01T14:03:00.001+05:30

'Marriages',they say,' are made in Heaven'. That is probably why; they arenever down to earth. Just see, what an extravaganza we make out of a
marriage:glittering jewellery, gorgeous silk sarees, flashing video lights,
bouquets andbuffets and what not.In spite of the entire circus, one is still not sure of the success orotherwiseof a marriage. From that perspective, matrimony resembles the stock
marketgamble. If you are lucky, you will win a lottery; or else, you will be
doomedfor the rest of your life!This risk puts one in an awful dilemma - to wed or not to. Adding to
one'sconfusion, some people offer this 'sincere' advice: 'FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE,
DON'TMARRY!' One just cannot ignore this because it mostly comes from some
marriedpeople. After all, they are experienced and they know better.Who is more at risk in matrimony, the boy or the girl? It is a debatablequestion. Going by what Benjamin Disraeli said, 'Every women should
marry---andno man!' more than the fair sex, the male counterpart appears to be theworst-affected by matrimony. However, you may see this is a man's view
point.Others put it in a different way: 'Getting married? By all means go
ahead. Ifyou get a good wife, you will enjoy a happy life. Otherwise, the worldwill havea good philosopher. But the man's world is very unfair to the fair sexin sayingthis.Anyway, if everyone had taken them seriously, it would have been the beginningof the end of human race. After all, nobody learns lessons form others'mistakes. And the writer is no exception!Having decided to take the matrimonial plunge, it was perfectly inorder to lookinto the 'matchmakers' column of newspapers. Browsing through the
cluster ofads, one is awestruck by their bewildering varieties. They offer every
type ofboy and girl under the Sun. And those tricky terms' 'broad-minded','accomplished', 'wheatish complexion',' domestically trained'(animal?),
aprofile which any boy or girl would start fantasising about the
life-partner.One ad says 'mother not alive', probably the USP is to attract thosepoor peoplewho are wary of the mother-in-law! Responding to such ads looks likeshooting inthe dark. You don't know whom they're aimed at. It reminds us of thepractice insome societies of traditional India and China where the bride and groom
are notallowed to see each other until they are brought together for the
weddingceremony. Oh'what a suspense!The world population statistics say that there are a less number of
women thanmen in many societies. That makes hunting for a wife as the next project
for aboy after hunting for a job. Who knows the world may come to a full
circle. Andas happened in the good old days, 'Swayamwarams' may become a realityin future,where a girl can choose from a number of eligible bachelors who will
stand inqueue to get hand-picked.The remaining 'rejected' ones from the marriage mela need not worry.
They willhave the freedom in the morning to
get up from both the sides of their beds!

Top 10 Amazing Accidental Inventions

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Louis Pasteur
once said, "chance favors the prepared mind."That's the
genius behind all these accidental inventions -the scientists were prepared.
They did their science on the brink and were able to see the magic in a
mistake,set-back, or coincidence.

No. 10 - Saccharin

Saccharin, the sweetener in the pink packet, was discovered because chemist Constantin
Fahlberg
didn't wash his hands after a day at the office. Prepare to get icked. The year was 1879 and Fahlberg was
trying to come up with new and interesting uses for coal tar. After a productive day at the office, he went home
and something strange happened. He noticed the rolls he was eating tasted particularly
sweet.
He asked his wife if she had done anything interesting to the rolls, but she hadn't. They tasted normal to her.
Fahlberg realized the taste must have been coming from his hands -- which he hadn't washed.
The next day he went back to the lab and started tasting his work until he found the sweet spot.

No. 9 -
Smart Dust

Most people would be pretty upset if their homework blew up in their faces and crumbled into a bunch of tiny pieces.Not so student Jamie Link. When Link was doing her doctoral work in chemistry at the University of California,
San Diego, one of the silicon chips she was working on burst. She discovered afterward, however,that the tiny pieces
still functionedas sensors.The resulting "smart dust" won her the top prize at the Collegiate Inventors Competition in 2003.
These teensy sensors can also be used to monitor the purity of drinking or seawater, to detect hazardous chemicalor biological agents in the air, or even to locate and destroy tumor cells in the body.

No. 8 - Coke

There are many stories of accidentally invented food: the potato chip was born when cook George Crum
(yes, really his name!) tried to silence a persnickety customer who kept sending french fries back to the kitchen
for being soggy; Popsicles were invented when Frank Epperson left a drink outside in the cold overnight;and ice
cream
coneswere invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St.
Louis.But no food-vention has had as much success as Coke.
Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton was trying to make a cure for headaches.He mixed together a bunch of ingredients -
and don't ask, because we don't know; The recipe is still a closely guarded secret. It only took eight years of being sold
in a drug store before the drink was popular enough to be sold in
bottles.

No. 7- Teflon

After all the damage they've done to the ozone layer, chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are persona non grata.Back in the 1930s, however, they were (pardon the pun) the hot new thing in the science of refrigeration.
Young DuPont chemist Roy Plunkett was working to make a
new a new kind of CFC.
He had a theory that if he could get a compound called TFE to react with hydrochloric acid,
he could produce the refrigerant he wanted. So, to start his experiment Plunkett got a whole bunch of TFE gas,
cooled it and pressured it in canisters so it could be stored until he was ready to use
it.
When the time came to open the container and put the TFE and hydrochloric acid together so they could react,
nothing came out of the canister. The gas had disappeared. Only it hadn't. Frustrated and angry,
Plunkett took off the top of the canister and shook it. Out came some fine white flakes.
Luckily for everyone who's ever made an omelet, he was intrigued by the flakes
and handed them off to other scientists at DuPont.

No. 6 - Vulcanized Rubber

Charles Goodyear had been waiting years for a happy accident when it finally occurred.Goodyear spent a decade finding
ways to make rubber easier to work with while being resistant to heat and cold.
Nothing was having the effect he wanted. One day he spilled a mixture of rubber, sulfur and lead onto a hot stove.
The heat charred the mixture, but didn't ruin it. When Goodyear picked up the accident,
he noticed that the mixture had hardened but was still quite usable. At last!
The breakthrough he had been waiting for! His vulcanized rubber is used in everything from tires,
to shoes, to hockey pucks.

No. 5 -
Plastic

In 1907
shellac was used as insulation in electronics. It was costing the industry a pretty penny to import shellac,which was made from Southeast Asian beetles, and at home chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland thought he might turn a profit
if he could produce a shellac alternative. Instead his experiments yielded a moldable material that could take high temperatures
without distorting.
Baekeland thought his
"Bakelite" might be used for phonograph records, but
it was soon clear that
the product had thousands of uses. Today plastic, which was derived from Bakelite, is used for everything from telephonesto iconic movie punch lines.

No. 4 - Radioactivity

Two words that
you don't ever want to hear said in the same sentence are "Whoops!" and "radioactive."
But in the case of physicist Henri Becquerel's surprise discovery, it was an accident that brought radioactivity to light.
Back in 1896 Becquerel was fascinated by two things: natural fluorescence and the newfangled X-ray.
He ran a series of experiments to see if naturally fluorescent minerals
produced
X-rays
after they had been left out in the sun.
One problem - he was doing these experiments in the winter, and there was one week with a long stretch of overcast skies.
He left his equipment wrapped up together in a drawer and waited for a sunny day.
When he got back to work, Becquerel realized that the uranium rock he had left in the drawer had
imprinted itself
on a photographic plate without being exposed to sunlight first.
There was something very special about that rock. Working with Marie and Pierre Curie,
he discovered that that something was radioactivity.

No. 3 - Mauve

Talk about strange connections - 18-year-old chemist William Perkin wanted to cure malaria;instead his scientific endeavors changed the face of fashion forever and, oh yeah, helped fight cancer.
Confused? Don't be.
Here's how it happened. In 1856 Perkin was trying to come up with an artificial quinine.
Instead of a malaria treatment, his experiments produced a thick murky
mess.
But the more he looked at it, the more Perkin saw a beautiful color in his mess.
Turns out he had made the first-ever synthetic dye.
His dye was far better than any dyes that came from nature; the color was brighter,
more
vibrant, and
didn't fade or wash out.
His discovery also turned chemistry into a money-generating science - making it attractive
for a whole generation of curious-minded people. But the story is not over yet.
One of the people inspired by Perkin's work was German bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich,
who used Perkin's dyes to pioneer immunology and chemotherapy.
No. 2 - Pacemaker
This list wouldn't be
complete without at least one absent-minded professor.
But it's not flubber
clocking in at No. 2, it's a life saving medical device.That pacemaker sewn into a loved one's chest actually came about because American engineer
Wilson Greatbatchreached into a box and pulled out the wrong thing. It's true.
Greatbatch was working on making a circuit to help record fast heart sounds.
He reached into a box for a resistor in order to finish the circuit and pulled out a 1-megaohm resistor
instead of a 10,000-ohm one. The
circuit pulsed for 1.8 milliseconds and
then stopped for one
second.
Then it repeated. The sound was as old as man: a perfect heartbeat.

No. 1 - Penicillin

You read this far into the list looking for penicillin, didn't you?
That's OK. As one of the most famous and fortunate accidents of the 20th century, penicillin belongs at No.1 on this list. If you've been living under a rock for the past 80 years or so, here's how the popular story goes:
Alexander Fleming didn't clean up his workstation before going on vacation one day in 1928.When he came back, Fleming noticed that there was a strange fungus on some of his cultures.
Even stranger was that bacteria didn't seem to thrive near those cultures.Penicillin became the first and is still one of the most widely used antibiotics.

Climb Until Your Dream Comes True (shared)

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Often your tasks will be many,
and more than you think you can do
Often the road will be rugged
and the hills insurmountable, too

Always remember, the hills ahead
Are never as steep as they seem,
And with faith in your heart start upward
And climb 'till you reach your dream,

Nothing in life that is worthy
Is ever too hard to achieve
If you have the courage to try it
And you have the faith to believe...

Faith is a force that is greater
Than knowledge or power or skill
And many defeats turn to triumph
If you trust in God's wisdom and will

Faith is a mover of mountains,
There's nothing that God cannot do,
So start out today with faith in your heart
And Climb Until Your Dream Comes True.

~Helen Steiner Rice~

When You Stop Dreaming You Stop Living

2012-01-27T21:05:00.000+05:30

If you want to enlarge your life,
You must first enlarge your thought of it
and yourself.

Hold the image of yourself as you long to
be,
The image of what you long to
obtain,
The image of health, efficiency and
success.

You can lift yourself by your thoughts.

Your vision will allow you surmount the
highest obstacles.

High achievement always takes place
in the
framework of high expectation.

What you see is what you get.

You'll become as small as your controlling
desire
Or as great as your dominant aspiration.

The courage to follow your dreams
Is your first step towards destiny.

YOU CAN LIVE YOUR DREAMS.
________________________________

THAT Piece of MEAT

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"During this Sunday Service in church, a priest gave the following sermon:

Dear Brothers and Sisters today I want to talk about a Piece of MEAT.

YES.....THAT Piece of MEAT
... Sometimes strong and hard, sometimes loose.

That Piece of MEAT that separates
brothers and sisters!!!!! Men and Women. !!!!!!!

That Piece of MEAT that causes Husbands and Wives to divorce!!!

That Piece of MEAT that causes hatred and jealousy between brothers.!!!!

That Piece of M
fight with women,

It is that Piece of MEAT that is sometimes outside and sometimes more inside than outside .

Beloved brothers and sisters,

It is that Piece of MEAT that can give so much pain, but it also brings a lot of UNBELIEVABLE PLEASURE !

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, that's the Piece of MEAT, I want to talk to you about : -

WHICH IS ........................ THE TONGUE !!!!!!!

What you still can...

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What you still can...

At the age of 24, I was a Bus Conductor" - Rajnikanth....

"I didn't even complete my University Education" - Bill Gates....

"I was the one who served in Hotels" - Oberoi....

"At my childhood days, I Stitched Shoes" - Abraham Lincoln....

"I worked in a Petrol Pump" - Dhirubhai Ambani....

"I Failed in the 10th Standard" - Sachin Tendulkar....

"Education Drop-Out & initially a Keyboard Player" - A. R. Rahman....

"I used to serve Tea at a Shop to support my Football Training" - Lionel Messi....

Life is not about what u couldn't do so far, its about WHAT YOU STILLCAN.

sOME sHAYARI & tHOUGHTS , hiNDI sHER sHAYARI

2012-01-27T11:02:00.000+05:30

Smile
In Pleasure
Smile
In Pain
Smile
When Trouble Pours Like Rain
Smile
When Sum1 Hurts U
Smile
Becoz Someone Still
Loves
To See U Smiling !!

No
Shadows 2 Depress U
Only
Joys 2 Surround U
Many
Friends 2 Luv U
God
Himself 2 Bless U
These
R My Wishes 4 U,
For
Today, Tommorrow & Everyday !!

C.L.I.C.K.
Means :
C=
Cant Live Without You
L=
Love You
I=
I Miss You
C=
Care About You
K=
Kiss From My Heart 2 You
So
Whenever You Miss Me Just Say Click !!

As
Days Go By, My Feelings Get Stronger,
To
Be In Your Arms, I Can't Wait Any Longer.
Look
Into My Eyes & You Will See That It's True,
Day
& Night My Thought Are Of You !!

Softly
The Leaves Fo Memories Will Fail,
I'll
Pick Them Up & Gather Them All,
Because
Tow Day,Tomorrow & Till My Life Is Through
I'll
Cherish Having Someone Like You !!

Memories
Are Treasured
Noone
Can Steal.
Parting
Is Heartache
Noone
Can Heal.
Some
Will Forget You When Your Gone
But
I'll Remember You
No
Matter How Long !!

Hazaro
Ladkiya Aati Hai
Hazaro
Hi Jati Hai
Hazaro
Hasati Hai
Hazaro
Hi Rulati Hai
Lekin
My Dear Sath Vahi Nibhati Hai
Jo"Doli"Me
Baith Ke Aati Hai !!

Love
& Smile

30 Habits that Will Change your Life

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Developing good habits is the basic of personal development and growth. Everything we do is the result of a habit that was previously taught to us. Unfortunately, not all the habits that we have are good, that's why we are constantly trying to improve.
The following is a list of 30 practical habits that can make a huge difference in your life.You should treat this list as a reference, and implement just one habit per month. This way you will have the time to fully absorb each of them, while still seeing significant improvements each month.

Health habits
    * Exercise 30 minutes every day.Especially if you don't do much movement while working, it's essential that you get some daily exercise. 30 minutes every day are the minimum recommended for optimal health.
    * Eat breakfast every day.Breakfast is the more important meal of the day, yet so many people skip it. Personally, I like to eat a couple of toasts in the morning along with a fruit beverage.
    * Sleep 8 hours.Sleep deprivation is never a good idea. You may think that you are gaining time by sleeping less, when in reality you are only gaining stress and tiredness. 8 hours are a good number of hours for most people, along with an optional 20 minutes nap after lunch.
    * Avoid snacking between meals.Snacking between meals is the best way to gain weight. If you are hungry, eat something concrete. Otherwise don't. Update: for clarification, I mean don't eat junk food between meals, but eating real food it's ok.
    * Eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day.Our body and brain loves getting vegetables and fruit, so I highly recommend eating as much of them as possible. Five portions is the dose that's usually recommended by many health associations.
    * Eat fish.Fish is rich of omega 3 and other healthy elements. At least one meal per week of fish should be enough for getting all these nutrients.
    * Drink one glass of water when you wake up.When you wake up, your body is dehydrated and needs liquid. Make the habit of drinking one glass of water after you wake up in the morning. Also, drink more during the day.
    * Avoid soda.Soda is often one of the most unhealthy beverage you can find. Limit your consumption of soda as much as possible and you're body will be grateful for that.
    * Keep your body clean.I don't advise spending your day in front of the mirror, but a minimum of personal care does never hurt.
    * If you smoke, stop it.There's no reason to smoke anymore, and quitting is possible.
    * If you drink, stop it.Same as above. Don't think that alcohol will solve your problems. It never does. The only exception is one glass of wine per day during meals.
    * Take the stairs.This is just a hack that forces you to do a minimum of exercise. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs.Productivity habits    * Use an inbox system.Make the habit of keeping track of all the ideas and things that comes to mind. You can use a notebook to do this, and then sync everything on your computer.
    * Prioritize.If you have a list of things to do, where do you start? One way is to prioritize your list. If you are in doubt, ask yourself: If I could only accomplish one thing today, what would it be?�
    * Plan, but not too much.Planning is important, and you should decide in advance what you are going to do today or this week. However, planning for more than a few weeks is usually inefficient, so I would not worry too much about that.
    * Wake up early.Waking up early in the morning is a great way to gain extra time. I personally like to wake up at 5 am, so that by 9 am I have already accomplished what otherwise would have taken me many days..
    * Check your email only twice per day.Email can easily become an addiction, but it's usually unnecessary to check it every 10 minutes. Make an effort and check your email only once or twice per day, see if the world will still rotate as before after you try this.
    * Eliminate unimportant tasks.Being busy all day does not mean you are doing important stuff. Eliminate every activity that's not important, and focus on what really matters.
    * Clean off your desk and room.Having a clear room and desk is important to maintain focus and creativity.
    * Automate.There are a lot of tasks that you need to perform every day or every week. Try to automate them as much as possible.
    * Set strict deadlines.When you do something, decide in advance when you're going to stop. There's a rule that states that you will fulfill all the time you have available for completing a task, so make an habit of setting strict deadlines for maximizing your productivity.
    * Take one day off per week.Instead of working every day, take one day off per week (for example sunday) where you are not going to turn on your computer. Use that time for doing recreational activities like going for a walk.

Personal Development habits
    1. Read 1 book per week.Reading is a good way to keep your brain active. With just 30 minutes per day you should be able to read one book per week, or more than 50 books per year.
    2. Solve puzzles.Quizzes, word games, etc. are all good ways to exercise your brain.
    3. Think positively.You are what you think, all the time.
    4. Make fast decisions.Instead of thinking for one hour wherever you are going to do something, make your decisions as fast as possible (usually less than 1 minute).
    5. Wait before buying.Waiting 48 hours before buying anything is a tremendous money saver, try it.
    6. Meditate 30 minutes per day.A great way to gain clearness and peace is through meditation. 30 minutes are not a lot, but enough to get you started with meditation.
Career habits    * Start a blog.Blogging is one of the best way to put your word out. It doesn't have to be around a specific topic, even a personal blog will do.
    * Build a portfolio.If your job is creating stuff, building a portfolio is a great way to show what you are capable of. You can also contribute stuff for free if that applies to your work.What do you think? What are the habits that changed your life?Update:A reader put together a downloadable copy of all these habits. Check it out here.

(( 8 Funny Logics ))

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8 Funny Logics......

1. If time doesn't wait for you, don't worry!
Just remove the damn battery from the clock and Enjoy life!

2. Expecting the world to treat u fairly coz u r a good person is like
expecting the lion not to attack u coz u r a vegetarian. Think about it.

3. Beauty isn't measured by outer appearance and what clothes we wear,
but what we are inside. So, try going out without clothes tomorrow and see the admiration!

4. Don't walk as if you rule the  world,
walk as if you don't care who  rules the world!
That's called Attitude! Keep on  rocking!

5. Every lady hopes that her daughter will marry a better man than she did
and is convinced that her son will never find a wife as good as his father did!!!

6. He was a good man. He never  smoked, drank & had no affair.
When he died, the insurance  company refused the claim.
They said, he who never lived,  cannot die!

7. A man threw his wife in a pond of Crocodiles?
He's now being harassed by the Animal Rights Activists for being cruel to the Crocodiles!

8. So many options for suicide:
Poison, sleeping pills, hanging,
jumping from a building, lying on train tracks, but we chose Marriage, slow & sure!

Words of Encouragement ...

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Many of these are suitable for serious illnessWhat lies behind us and what lies before us
are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world,the master calls a butterfly."
~ Richard
Bach~

"When it is dark enough,you can see the stars."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

"The soul would have no rainbowhad the eyes no tears."
~John Vance Cheney~

"If the future seems overwhelming,remember that it comes one moment at a time."
~Beth Mende Conny~

"Mishaps are like knives,that either serve us or cut us,
as we grasp them by the blade or the handle."~James Russell Lowell, "Cambridge Thirty Years Ago," Literary Essays~

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn. "

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."~ Franklin D. Roosevelt~

"I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!"

The MicrOsoft gang of 1978 ```

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The Microsoft Gang of 1978

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
What Happened To The People In Microsoft's Iconic 1978
Company Photo?

It's one of the most iconic photos in American business.A ragtag group of bearded weirdos assembled for a family
portrait in Albuquerque.
Usually, there's a question above the photo: "Would
you have invested?"It's a trick question. You're supposed to answer no –
because well, look at those people – but then you learn it's a company portrait
of Microsoft from 1978.
It was taken just before the then startup left
Albuquerque for Seattle. (Microsoft couldn't find anyone willing to move to New
Mexico.)Early employee Bob Greenberg, pictured in the middle, won
the free portrait after calling in a radio show and guessing the name of an
assassinated president. The gang reluctantly gathered together in some of their
finest attire, and American business legend was made.
We all know what happened with the two guys in the bottom
left and bottom right corners -- Bill Gates, and Paul Allen.
But what about the rest? The question pop up on Hacker News
recently, and they decided to find out.
---------------------
Bill Gates is now giving
away the billions he made from Microsoft
Image:
Business Insider, Microsoft
We all
know what happened with this guy. Bill Gates founded and built Microsoft from
nothing into the most valuable technology company in the world. Along the way
he amassed a fortune, which he's now giving away to all sorts of good causes. --------------------- Andrea
Lewis became a fiction writer and freelance journalist
Image: Business Insider, Microsoft
Andrea Lewis was the only person at the
company that was from Albuquerque. She was a technical writer for Microsoft,
which meant she wrote documents explaining Microsoft's software. She left
Microsoft in 1983, eventually becoming a freelance journalist and fiction
writer. Thanks in part to her Microsoft options, her net worth was estimated at
$2 million by the  AP.  ---------------------
Maria Wood sued Microsoft
just 2 years later
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftMaria Wood
was a book keeper for Microsoft, and married to another one of the early
Microsofties in the picture. She left the company just two years later, suing
it for sexual discrimination. Microsoft settled the case. After that, it
doesn't look like she did much else. She raised her children and became a
volunteer.
---------------------
Paul Allen has spent his
billions on sports teams, startups, and much more
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftAfter Bill
Gates, Paul Allen is the most famous guy in the group. Allen, the other
Microsoft cofounder, is the 37th richest person in the world according to Forbes. He's the
owner of the Portland Trailblazers, the Seattle Seahawks, one of the biggest
yachts in the world, and much more.
---------------------
Bob O'Rear went onto be a
cattle rancher
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftBob O'Rear
was one of the oldest employees at Microsoft. He was at NASA in Mission Control
when we landed on the moon. At Microsoft he was a chief mathematician, and is credited with
reworking code in DOS, and getting it onto IBM PCs. He left the company in
1983, moved back to his home state of Texas, and did some cattle ranching. His
worth is estimated at $100 million, and he sits on the board of a few local
businesses. ---------------------
Bob Greenberg left
Microsoft, then worked on the Cabbage Patch Kids
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftBob
Greenberg was the guy that won a radio call-in contest to get the photo. He
left Microsoft in 1981, after helping the company develop a new version of
BASIC. When he left he went on to help his family's company, Coleco, develop
the Cabbage Patch Kid dolls, which became a huge hit. More recently, he's said to have
worked on golf course software. ---------------------
Marc McDonald left
Microsoft because it was getting big, but ended up back at the company, anyway
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftMarc
McDonald was the first salaried employee, and when he left in 1984, it was
because he didn't like how big the company was getting. After leaving Microsoft
he went to another Paul Allen company, Asymetrix. He then went to Seattle
design company Design Intelligence, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2000.
So, he ended up back at Microsoft! According to the AP, he has said
he is worth less than $1 million.
---------------------
Gordon Letwin stayed with
Microsoft longer than anyone other than Bill Gates
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftGordon
Letwin was with the company until 1993, the second longest run of all the
employees pictured (Gates is first). He was a programmer at Microsoft, and quit
when he wanted a break from the grind of the company. He has a ranch in
Arizona, and has donated money to some environmental causes. His worth is
estimated at $20 million or so.
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Steve Wood went on to found
Wireless Services Corp.
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftSteve Wood
is the husband of Maria Wood, who eventually left Microsoft under bad
circumstances. Steve left in 1980, but worked with Paul Allen on a few
companies. He founded Wireless Services Corp., a mobile messaging company, in
1996. It's been renamed SinglePoint, and he's now the chairman. He and his
wife's net worth is pegged at $15 million now.
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Late Bob Wallace researched
on psychedelic drugs and founded a software company after Microsoft
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftBob
Wallace seems like he was one of the most far out early Microsoft employees. He
spent time and money researching psychedelic drugs after leaving the company.
He also founded a software company called Quicksoft. He died in 2002 from pneumonia.
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Jim Lane went on to do his
own software company
Image:
Business Insider, MicrosoftJim Lane
was a project manager who left in 1985 reportedly saying, Microsoft
"beat the enthusiasm out of me." He went on to start his own software
company. At Microsoft he helped with the early partnership with Intel.
(Something that's been pretty useful for Microsoft so far.) ---------------------
Here's one more look at the
gang from 1978 ...
Image:
Microsoft
... And here's a photo of
them from 2008 that Microsoft put together when Bill Gates was leaving the
company
Image:Microsoft

SALT - A Wonderful & Versatile Chemical!!

2012-01-23T18:08:00.001+05:30

SALT- a wonderful & versatile chemical!!

1. If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for awhile, then use dustpan, the egg will come right up, without all that mess.

2. Soak
stained hankies in salt water before washing.

3. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.

4. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.

5. Put a few grains of rice in your saltshaker for easier pouring.

6. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.

7. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink bad ones float.

8. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.

9. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.

10. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.

11. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.

12. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.

13.
Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.

14. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.

15. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.

16. Boil clothes pins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.

17. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour.

18. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.

19. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.

20. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface

21. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.

22. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.

23. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough
water to make stiff putty.

24. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.

25. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.

26. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.

27. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.

28. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.

29. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.

30. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for a while.

31. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.

32. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.

33. Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.

34. Rub any wicker furniture you may
have with salt water to prevent yellowing.

35. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.

36. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.

37. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains.

38. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.

39. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.

40. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.

41. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.

42. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.

43. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.

44. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.

45. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.

46. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.

47. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.

48. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.

49. Sprinkle salt in
milk-scorched pans to remove odor.

50. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.

51. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched.

52. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.

53. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.

54. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.

55. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.

56. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.

57. Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.

58. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing.

59. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.

Why women have sex

2012-01-23T18:01:00.001+05:30

Why women have sex

According to a new book, there are 237 reasons why women have sex. And most of them have little to do with romance or pleasure

Do you want to know why women have sex with men with tiny little feet? I am stroking a book called Why Women Have Sex. It is by Cindy Meston, a clinical psychologist, and David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist. It is a very thick, bulging book. I've never really wondered Why Women Have Sex. But after years of not asking the question, the answer is splayed before me.

Meston and Buss have interviewed 1,006 women from all over the world about their sexual motivation, and in doing so they have identified 237 different reasons why women have sex. Not 235. Not 236. But 237. And what are they? From the reams of confessions, it emerges that women have sex for physical, emotional and material reasons; to boost their self-esteem, to keep their lovers, or because they are raped or coerced. Love? That's just a song. We are among the bad apes now.

Why, I ask Meston, have people never really talked about this? Alfred Kinsey, the "father" of sexology, asked 7,985 people about their sexual histories in the 1940s and 50s; Masters and Johnson observed people having orgasms for most of the 60s. But they never asked why. Why?

"People just assumed the answer was obvious," Meston says. "To feel good. Nobody has really talked about how women can use sex for all sorts of resources." She rattles off a list and as she says it, I realise I knew it all along: "promotion, money, drugs, bartering, for revenge, to get back at a partner who has cheated on them. To make themselves feel good. To make their partners feel bad." Women, she says, "can use sex at every stage of the relationship, from luring a man into the relationship, to try and keep a man so he is fulfilled and doesn't stray. Duty. Using sex to get rid of him or to make him jealous."

"We never ever expected it to be so diverse," she says. "From the altruistic to the borderline evil." Evil? "Wanting to give someone a sexually transmitted infection," she explains. I turn to the book. I am slightly afraid of it. Who wants to have their romantic fantasies reduced to evolutional processes?

Management Styles

2012-01-23T12:32:00.001+05:30

1. MANAGING BY WALKING FASTER THAN THE EMPLOYEES These
kind of managers you will always see in the corridor, ten steps away.
"We'll have to talk" you can hear them say, just as they have
disappeared around the corner.
2. MANAGING BY STARING OUT OF THE WINDOW These managers
you usually meet with their backside faced to you with their hands in their
pockets. When you talk to them, their thoughts keep staring out of the windows.

3. MANAGING BY POST-ITS: Some managers forget everything.
They want to impress you with their 'busy'ness by continuously writing on
Post-Its, while you are talking.

4. MANAGING BY DELEGATION TO THE SECRETARY These managers
just delegate everything to the secretary.

5. MANAGING BY KNOWING NOTHING These managers don't
really know anything at all. They let YOU give answers. Meanwhile they fill the
time with irrelevant anecdotes.

6. MANAGING BY CONCEPTUAL THINKING These people try to
explain the present from a theoretical view of the far future. The idea that
this never will work, completely satisfies them. They will always have
something to talk about.

7. MANAGING BY HIDING INFORMATION Information hiders are
aware of the market value of strictly secret kept information. You must be very
thankful to get any information at all.

8. MANAGING BY DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE BOSS SAYS These
managers prevent their bosses from creative thinking. Else they have more work
to do.

9. MANAGING BY WALKING ONE FOOT BEHIND THE BOSS In
hierarchical organizations you can watch those groups walking in the corridor.
The more equal managers are directly followed by the lesser equal managers, and
so on.

10. MANAGING BY SMILING AND WEARING NICE SUITS If you
drink beer with them, lunch with them, smile to them and also wear nice suits,
nothing can stop your career anymore.

11. MANAGING BY STUDYING Despite their continual
attendances of all kind of studies and congresses, they still belong to
category 5. The longer they learn, the further they get from the practice.

12. MANAGING BY CREATING VAGUE OVERHEAD SHEETS Do you
know them? Those sheets with some big arrows, boxes or circles? These sheets
provide the ultimate proof of their overall brilliance.

13. MANAGING BY OPEN DOOR AND EMPTY ROOM This is a major
improvement of the older 'OPEN DOOR' management style. Now you can really walk
in and out anytime you want. Nobody ever knows where these managers are.

14. MANAGING BY SPEAKING WITH OTHER MANAGERS This kind of
managing is very popular. It will give them within a few hours the same
information as an employee can tell them in 15 minutes.

15. MANAGING BY HAVING A NON SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE In
an organization with a hopeless infrastructure, managers are really necessary.
These managers will naturally prevent the organization from having a better
infrastructure.

16. BUA MANAGEMENT ( BY USING ABBREVIATIONS ) This
management style is ATRASACWOC ( Adopted To Reach A Shorter And Clearer Way Of
Communication ).

17. MANAGING BY USING BUZZ WORDS These managers like to
bluff your head off with hip, nearly undefined, terms.

18. MANAGING BY REORGANIZATION If they think there is
nothing more to organize, they reorganize.

19. MANAGING BY BELIEVING These managers must be
spiritual educated, because they have no clues at all.

20. MANAGING BY FORGETTING PROMISES If you remind
them to one of their promises, the priority of that promise is too low to
remember.

THE SEVEN C's OF SUCCESS

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THE SEVEN C's OF SUCCESS..

THE SEVEN C's OF SUCCESS by Brian Tracy

Clarity: Eighty percent of success comes from being clear on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

Competence: You can't climb to the next rung on the ladder until you are excellent at what you do now.

Constraints: Eighty percent of all obstacles to success come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or your company and deal with it.

Concentration: The ability to focus on one thing single-mindedly and see it through until it's done takes more character than anything else.

Creativity: Flood your life with ideas from many sources. Creativity needs to be exercised like a muscle; if you don't use it you'll lose it.

Courage: Most in demand and least in supply, courage is the willingness to do the things you know are right.

Continuous learning: Read, at the very least, one book a week on business to keep you miles ahead of the competition. And just as you eat and bathe, organize your time so you spend 30 minutes a day exploring email, sending messages, going through websites, because like exercise, it's the only way you can keep on top of technology. If you get away from it, you'll lose your edge...

<>_<>10 MISCONCEPTIONS<>_<>

2012-01-19T13:51:00.000+05:30

<>_<>10 MISCONCEPTIONS<>_<>

If you eat less food, your stomach will shrinkDieters are often
advised to decrease their intake of food in order to shrink the
size of their stomach. However, while smaller portions will obviously help with
weight-loss, the size of your stomach has nothing to do with the process. On
average, the organ will maintain a constant volume throughout life, regardless of
the amount of food that passes through it.

Banknotes are made out of paper
Despite being known as "paper money", the billion or so British banknotes that are
printed every year are in fact made from cotton. The fabric is beaten to form the
very thin, tightly-bonded fibres of our durable "paper" notes. This explains why
money can survive an accidental whizz in the washing-machine, whereas plain paper
cannot.

Wild goldfish are goldIn their natural habitat, goldfish are actually green and subsist on weeds and
small invertebrates. It is only domestic goldfish that are carefully selected and
bred to maintain their characteristic golden-red colour. If domestic goldfish
escape to a less-protected environment, the species will usually revert to an
olive green hue.

Mr Crapper invented the flushing toiletAs appropriate as his name may be, Thomas Crapper did not invent the flushing
toilet. Crapper was a famous Victorian plumber whose achievements included
installing the drains at Westminster Abbey, but it was Edward Jennings who, in
1852, first took out a patent for the flush-out toilet and forever improved the
sanitary world.
You can only fold a piece of paper in half seven times
If you pick up a piece of paper and try to fold it in half more than seven times,
it is highly unlikely that you will succeed. No matter how large or small the
sheet, it was universally believed to be an unachievable act. However, in 2002,
the feat was proved possible by an American university student, who studied the
maths behind the folds. After producing a formula and testing it first on a sheet
of gold foil, Britney Gallivan succeeded in folding a 1,220-m (4,000-ft) long piece of toilet paper in half 12 times.

Columbus believed the Earth was flatChristopher Columbus's legendary status is often magnified with the story that
when he began his voyage in 1492, he bravely defied the contemporary belief that
the Earth was flat. However, Columbus's map, which is typical of its time,
survives and although it shows that he thought that the Earth was much smaller
than it is, he clearly knew the Earth was round. (In fact, the circumference of
the Earth was calculated by the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes as early
as 240 BC.)

Hair and nails continue to grow after deathWhile we are alive, hair and fingernails are among the fastest growing cells on
our body (nails average about a tenth of a millimetre a day). A discomforting and
commonly reported occurrence is that even after death these cells continue to
grow. This potentially supernatural phenomenon is, however, all an optical
illusion. In reality, the body begins to dehydrate after death and the loss of
moisture causes the skin to retract. This shrinking of skin cells makes hair and
nails jut out more prominently, giving the illusion that they have grown.

Pencils are made with leadPencils contain no lead, so there is no risk of lead poisoning if you stab
yourself with one. Instead they are made up of a mixture of graphite and clay.
Graphite, a crystallized form of carbon, was discovered near Keswick in the mid-
16th century and was named from the Greek "graphein", meaning "to write".

White chocolate is chocolateWhite chocolate is a relatively new invention—it was first produced in the 1930s,
almost 90 years after the introduction of the first solid dark chocolate bar.
Despite being named white chocolate, it is officially not recognized as chocolate
because it does not contain cocoa liquor. Cocoa liquor, a substance with a
slightly 'bitter' quality that is a necessary ingredient for both milk and dark
chocolates, is replaced entirely in white chocolate with cocoa butter.

Screw-caps equal cheap wineIt is not true to say that screw caps (or stelvin enclosures as they are more
formally known) on wine bottles indicate that its contents are cheap. In fact,
although screw caps are not as aesthetically pleasing as the traditional cork,
many upmarket winemakers are now recognizing and implementing the benefits of
screw caps over corks. Corks, occasionally liable to becoming mouldy, can cause a
chemical compound

Top 10 Amazing Accidental Inventions

2012-01-19T13:50:00.003+05:30

No. 10 - Saccharin

No. 9 -
Smart Dust

No. 8 - Coke

No. 7- Teflon

No. 6 - Vulcanized Rubber

No. 5 -
Plastic

No. 4 - Radioactivity

No. 3 - Mauve

No. 1 - Penicillin

You read this far into the list looking for penicillin, didn't you?
That's OK. As one of the most famous and fortunate accidents of the 20th century, penicillin belongs at No.1 on this list. If you've been living under a rock for the past 80 years or so, here's how the popular story goes:
Alexander Fleming didn't clean up his workstation before going on vacation one day in 1928.When he came back, Fleming noticed that there was a strange fungus on some of his cultures.
Even
stranger
was that bacteria didn't seem to thrive near those cultures.Penicillin became the first and is still one of the most widely used antibiotics.
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Top 10: Mobile phones at CES 2012!!!

2012-01-19T13:50:00.001+05:30

Hottest phones: Though many mobile phones have been announced at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, but only some phones have managed to catch our attention. Here is our pick of top 10 phones at the CES 2012.

Lenovo K800: Lenovo K800, unveiled at the CES, is the first Intel-powered Medfield phone. Running Android 4.0 OS along with Lenovo's LeOS, the phone features a 4.5-inch a TFT display with 720p, and has a 1.6GHz Medfield processor. The phone is likely to be available in China in Q2, 2012.

Sony Xperia S: The Xperia S is said to be the first smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony. The new Xperia S is an Android smartphone that sports a 12 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoomand, and has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance. The Xperia S is also NFC (near field communication) enabled to allow consumers to share content with each other as well as enjoying an increasing number of NFC applications and services. It has a 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720). It offers 32GB of internal flash storage space. Running Android 2.3 OS, the Xperia S will be available to consumers globally from the first quarter 2012.

Huawei Ascend P1 S: Huawei unveiled the Ascend P1 smartphone at the CES 2012. Its touchscreen is covered in Corning Inc's Gorilla Glass and runs on Texas Instruments Inc's 1.5GHz's multicore processor. The phone will be available in black, white and pink colours. The 6.68-mm thin phone will be available in April 2012 in markets from North America, Europe to Asia, said the company. Powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Cortex-A9 processor, the phone has has 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory. The company will ship the Ascend P1 S with the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
Motorola Droid 4: Verizon Wireless have unveiled the new DROID 4 smartphone by Motorola at the CES 2012. The device is touted to be slim at half an inch thin and is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. The phone features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV. Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS, it has a 4.0-inch qHD display with scratch and scrape resistant glass. The Droid 4 by Motorola will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

Nokia Lumia 900: The Nokia Lumia 900 was unveiled at the CES 2012. The phone uses AT&T Inc.'s new "LTE" wireless data network, for faster downloads. Powered by a 1.4 GHz processor, the Nokia Lumia 900 has a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack glass touchscreen. The phone sports an 8 megapixel rear camera and 1 megapixel rear camera. The companies said it will be available in coming months.

HTC Titan II: HTC Titan II is the first LTE Windows Phone from HTC. The Titan II has a 4.7-inch super LCD screen, a 16-megapixel back camera, a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front for video calls and a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon CPU. The device will be available "in the coming months" to AT&T customers.

Sony Xperia ion: The Xperia ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony, will be available exclusively in the US from AT&T in the second quarter. It has a 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels). It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. The phone offers 16GB internal flash storage. Sporting a 12 megapixel, it is said to be the first LTE smartphone from Sony, exclusive with AT&T in the US.

LG Spectrum: The LG Spectrum is said to be available exclusively on Verizon from January 19 at a price of $200 with a two-year contract. The phone features a 4.5-inch high-resolution display (1280 by 720 pixels), and runs Android 2.3 OS (4.0 upgrade is promised in second half of 2012)). Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the phone has an 8 megapixel camera.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has been released for Verizon Wireless. It features a 4.3-inch 540x960 pixels Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touch screen with 256 ppi pixel density. When compared to the Motorola Droid Razr, the phone has an extended battery life. The phone sports an 8 megapixel, autofocus, LED flash rear camera with 1080p video capture capabilities. IT also also has a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chatting.

SpareOne mobile phone: SpareOne's mobile phone comes with a battery life of 15 years, whether you charge it or not and is designed for emergencies. The new phone, unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is designed as a backup phone you can keep in the glove compartment for emergencies.

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Top 10: Tablets of the year 2011!!!

2012-01-19T13:46:00.000+05:30

Top-notch tablets: The year 2011 is said to be the year of the tablets as many tablet PCs ranging from low-cost to mid range to high-end have been launched this year. Though many tablets hit the market, but all tablets were not able to impress users. Thus we have come up with a list of top 10 tablets that are not only feature-rich but have also managed to attract users' eyeballs.
Apple iPad 2: Apple launched the second generation of the world's best selling tablet computer, the Apple iPad, this year. Named iPad 2, the new iPad is is skinnier, faster and slightly lighter. It comes with cameras for video chatting and snapping photos. The iPad 2 looks much like the first iPad, though it has a sleeker, lighter body with a curved back. Among the most noticeable changes is the inclusion of cameras, one on the front and one on the back. The new iPad has Apple's new dual-core A5 chip, which helped applications open more quickly than on the older iPad. Add to that a new version of Apple's iOS software. The new processor and the new iOS combined to improve Web surfing. It has a 9.7-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen multitouch display with IPS technology.
Price: In India, the iPad 2 with Wi-Fi costs for Rs 29,500 for the 16GB model, Rs 34,500 for the 32GB model and Rs 39,500 for the 64GB model. The iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G is priced at Rs 36,900 for the 16GB model, Rs 41,900 for the 32GB model and Rs 46,900 for the 64GB model.
Sony's Tablet S and Tablet P: Sony launched two new tablets this year - Tablet S and Tablet P. Both the tablets are equipped with Android 3.2 operating system(OS) and a 5 megapixel camera. The tablet S is wedge-shaped, with one side thicker than the other. The tablet's 'throw' feature enables users to wirelessly sync tablet with DLNA compatible devices including PCs, Bravia televisions and others, thereby allowing them to share and play files - audio, video and images - on bigger screens. On the other hand, the Tablet P has a folding design for enhanced handling and use. The Tablet P has dual LCD touchscreens - each measures 5.5-inch - thereby allowing users to watch video on one screen while using the other to control it, or checking emails on one screen while using the other screen as a keyboard. These tablets are PlayStation certified.
Price: The tablet S comes in two variants - 16 GB Wi-Fi only model and 16 GB 3G + Wi-Fi model, which cost Rs 29,990 and Rs 33,990 respectively. Priced at Rs 36,990, the Tablet P will be available in the Indian market by mid January 2012.
Aakash and the Ubislate 7 tablets: The tablet falls under this category because it is the ultra-low-cost tablet launched this year. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS, the 7-inch tablet has a resistive touch screen. The tablet weighs 350g and has 256 MB of RAM. The device has a Arm11 – 366Mhz microprocessor and a 2100mAh battery. It supports only Wi-Fi network. However the upgraded version of Aakash, called the Ubislate 7, is scheduled to be launched late January. It has a Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz processor compared to the 366 MHz processor in Aakash. Running Android 2.3 OS, it will include a 3200 mAh battery. The device will support both WiFi and GPRS networks.
Price: Rs 2,500 for the Aakash tablet and Rs 2,999 for the Ubislate 7
Amazon Kindle Fire: The Kindle Fire is the first full-color, touch-screen Kindle. It's more of an all-purpose computer than an e-reader. It shows movies, TV shows and Web pages. It does email and lets you play games. It's amazing that it costs half of what the first Kindle cost, just four years ago, yet does so much more than display books. Amazon says the Kindle Fire doesn't need more memory because the company provides an online storage locker, where users can stuff all your music and other content. The device is low-cost, but still includes a lot of features.
Price: $199
Nook tablet: Barnes & Noble's earlier Nooks were dedicated book-reading devices, and the tablet is at most a half-way step into the world of general-purpose tablet computing. The Tablet has a 7-inch touch-sensitive color screen. The Nook has some features over the Fire. It has a faster processor and more memory for software operations, which means faster Web browsing and magazine page-flipping, longer battery life and twice as much storage space. The Nook Tablet has 16 gigabytes that can be expanded to 32 gigabytes.
Price: $249
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: Powered by Android 3.2 OS, it has a 10.1-inch LED backlight WXGA (1280x800) screen. the device has a 1.2 megapixel front camera and an 8 megapixel rear camera. it is claimed to be the world's first first Quad-core CPU tablet. It can be transformed to notebook mode with a full QWERTY chiclet keyboard dock. It comes in two variants - 32 GB and 64 GB.
Price: $ 599 onwards
Motorola Xoom 2 tablet : Motorola launched a successors to Xoom, its first Android tablet. Named Motorola Xoom 2, it has the same 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor but comes with a brighter display. The Xoom 2 is 100 grams lighter than the original Xoom and is also water resistant thanks to a splash-guard coating. It is compatible with the optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and sketching. It is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processors and come with 1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash. It comes with with 1GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
Price: £390
HTC Flyer: HTC launched the seven-inch touch screen tablet HTC Flyer, which has a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It has 1GB of RAM and an in-built memory of 16GB and a 5-megapixel camera. The device also has features like HTC Sense, HTC Scribe and HTC Watch, which provide a better visual, touch and movie-viewing experience to users.
Price: Rs 39,890
Samsung Galaxy Tab 750: Samsung launched a second tablet computer with a bigger screen and more processing power than the original Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is touted to be a multimedia hub for aficionados of games, electronic books and social media, with a 10.1 inch screen, dual surround-sound speakers, and front- and rear-facing cameras. The tablet, with two core processors (1GHz) to better handle media, is based on the latest Google Android platform, Honeycomb - which has been optimised for tablets. It has a 3 megapixel rear and a 2 megapixel front camera.
Price: Rs 32,500
LG Optimus Pad: It has a 8.9-inch high-definition touchscreen and is powered by a Android 3.0 OS. IT has a NVIDIA Tegra 2 Cortex-A9 Dual Core 1GHz processor. The Optimus Pad has a front-facing camera for video conferencing, and a 5.0 megapixel rear-facing stereoscopic camera with flash for image capture and 3D and HD video recording.
Price: Approx $650

Women of all seasons.

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A fifteen year-old boy came home with a Porsche car and his parents began to yell and scream,

'Where did you get that car?'

He calmly told them, 'I bought it today.'

'With what money?' demanded his parents.

We know what a Porsche car costs..'

'Well,' said the boy, 'this one cost me only fifteen dollars.'

So the parents began to yell even louder. 'Who would sell a car like that for fifteen dollars?' they asked.

'It was the lady up the street,' said the boy. Don't know her name-they just moved in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to buy a Porsche car for fifteen dollars.'

'Oh my Goodness !,' moaned the mother, 'she must be a child abuser. Who knows what she will do next? John, you go right up there and see what is going on.'

So the boy's father walked up the street to the house where the lady lived and found her out in the yard calmly planting petunias. He introduced himself as the father of the boy to whom she had sold a Porsche car for fifteen dollars and demanded to know why she did it.

'Well,' she said, 'this morning I got a phone call from my husband. I thought he was on a business trip, but learned from a friend he has run off to Hawaii with his secretary and really doesn't intend to come back. He claimed he was stranded and asked me to sell his new Porsche and send him the money. So I did.'

(DO NOT MESS WITH WOMEN,OKAY!)

Internet addiction linked to brain changes

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Similar to alcohol and drug addiction

Andrew Buckin - Fotolia.com
Teenagers who are addicted to the internet show signs of brain changes
similar to those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs, a study suggests.

Chinese researchers used MRI scans to look at the brain structure of 17 young peoplewith "internet addiction disorder" attending the Shanghai Mental Health Centre
and compared them with those of 16 healthy volunteers.

In the internet-addicted teens, the scans showed changes to the white matter fibreswhich connect the regions of the brain involved in emotional processing,
attention and decision-making.

Other research has found similar white matter changes in the brains of peopleaddicted to alcohol, cocaine, cannabis and other drugs.

The researchers, led by Dr Hao Lei from the Chinese Academy of Sciences,wrote in the journal Plos One:
"The findings suggest that white matter integrity may serve asa potential new treatment target in internet addiction disorder."

However, the study findings cannot say whether internet addictioncauses the brain changes seen in the study.
Some people may already have brains which make them more likely to become addicts.

Commenting on the study, Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, a consultant psychiatrist atImperial College London, said:
"This type of research exploring the differences between normal brains of people who suffer frominternet addictions is groundbreaking, as it makes clear neuroimaging links between internet addiction
and other addictions such as alcohol, cocaine and cannabis among others.

"We are finally being told what clinicians suspected for some time now,that white matter abnormalities in the orbito-frontal cortex and other truly significant
brain areas are present not only in addictions where substances are involved but also inbehavioural ones such as internet addiction."

World's Oldest - Running Car Fetches $4.62M

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Oldest Running Car Fetches $4.62M

By the time the dust had settled, the gavel fell at $4.2 million. The final price included a ten-percent buyer's premium.
The crowd began applauding as soon as the car crept onto the stage and the enthusiasm didn't wan
This is the oldest motor vehicle car in the world that still runs.
It was built one year before Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invented the internal combustion engine.
The world's oldest running motor vehicle has been sold at auction for an astonishing $4.62 million (R36.5-million), more than double the pre-sale estimate, as two bidders chased the price up in a three-minute bidding war.
The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout drew a standing ovation as it was driven up onto the stage at Friday's RM Auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania - to prove that this 127-year-old car really does run! - and attracted a starting bid of $500 000, which was immediately doubled to $1 million.
Encouraged by the applauding crowd, the bidding went swiftly up to $4.2 million - 4.62 million including the 10 percent commission - before the car was knocked down to a unnamed buyer.
The Dos-a-Dos (Back-to-Back) Steam Runabout was built in 1884 by George Bouton and Charles-Armand Trepardoux for French entrepreneur Count de Dion, who named it 'La Marquise' after his mother.
In 1887, with De Dion at the tiller, it won the world's first ever motor race (it was the only entrant to make the start line!) covering the 32km from the Pont de Neuilly in Paris to Versailles and back in one hour and 14 minutes (an average of 25.9km/h) and, according to contemporary reports, hitting a breathtaking 60km/h on the straights!
La Marquise has only had four owners, remaining in one family for 81 years, and has been restored twice, once by the Doriol family and again by British collector Tom Moore in the early 1990's. Since then, it has taken part in four London-to-Brighton runs and collected a double gold at the 1997 Pebble Beach
d'Elegance in California.
Count de Dion winning the first ever motor race.Built in 1884, this four-wheeled steam-powered De Dion-Bouton et Trepardoux is widely regarded as the world's oldest drivable automobile.  The automotive auction house RM Auctions said it sold the world's oldest running motor car, an 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, for $4.62 million at its Hershey, Pa. sale.

How Big is Walmart? SCARY

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This should boggle your mind!! And Probably scare you as well!

1. At Wal-Mart, Americans spend $36,000,000 every hour of every day.

2. This works out to $20,928 profit every minute!

3.. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St. Patrick's Day (March
17th) than Target sells all year.

4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target + Sears +
Costco + K-Mart combined.

5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people and is the largest private
employer, and most can't speak English.

6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the world.

7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than Kroger & Safeway combined, keep
in mind they did this in only 15 years.

8. During this same period, 31 Supermarket chains sought bankruptcy.

9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.

10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which 1,906 are
Super Centers ; this is 1,000 more than it had 5 years ago.

11. This year, 7.2 billion different purchasing experiences will occur
At a Wal-Mart store. (Earth's population is approximately7.0
billion.)

12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart.

13. The value of product for Wal-Mart passing through the port of San
Diego each year is a larger sum than 93% of ALL countries Gross
National Product (GNP) .....and that is only ONE port ...one way
that's how Wal-Mart gets it's stuff.

14. Of the 1.6 million employees, only 1.2% make a living above the
poverty level.

15. Wal-Mart's head office is located and centralized in Bentonville.
Due to this fact, there are more millionaires per square mile there
than any place on Earth.

16. The official U.S.. Government position is that Wal-Mart's prices
are no lower than anyone else's when compared to a typical families
weekly purchases.
That's the view of the statisticians at the Bureau Of Labor
Statistics (BLS) responsible for calculating the Consumer Price Index
(CPI).

17. 92% of everything Wal-Mart sells, comes from China . Another
4%comes from Chinese owned companies in the U.S. or in 3rd world
Countries.

18. Wal-Mart and MOST large companies, take out life insurance on it's
employees, without their knowing. If an employee dies, ALL the
insurance moneys go to the companies. I.e. An employee making $18,000
per year, dies, and the company might make as much as $1 million. Most
often these moneys, coming from what is commonly referred to as "Dead
Peasant Life Insurance Policies", is paid out to executives as
bonuses. (A common practice, unknown by the average consumer).

19.. Wal-Mart now averages a "profit" (not sales) of $36 billion per year.

20. Let Wal-Mart bail out Wall Street. If not, consider shopping someplace else.

If we closed all the Wal-mart stores would China go bankrupt?????????

INDIA RANKS 95th OUT OF 183

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This Year. India Ranks 95th out of 183 Countries in Corruption...
Transparency International
Ranks 183 Countries on a Scale of 0 to Best Score of 10.- India's Score Fell
From 3.3 Last Year to 3.1This Year. India Ranks 95th
out of 183 Countries in Corruption.- New Zealand Ranks at Number 1. ( One ).The Best- While Somalia Ranks at 183.The Worse.-
USA Came at Number 24.

How corrupt is India? It's getting worse, index says.
India dropped eight places on Transparency International's annual
corruption list by watchdog, worsening its reputation.In a new blow toIndia 's reputation, the rampant
corruption that fueled a summer of protest has now shown up more substantially
in the annual country-by-country rankings on corruption, with India sliding
behind eight countries.
Transparency Internationals annual index of Corruption
Perception ranks 183 nations on a scale of
0 to a best score of 10.India's score fell from 3.3
last year to 3.1 this year, bringing its international ranking down from
87thleast corrupt to 95th.Indias score has been
slowly eroding since 2007, with this years downgrade the most dramatic.
This past summer,
anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare galvanized throngs of Indians to turn out
in
favor of strong legislation to clean up the government.
A tense 12-day hunger strike by
Mr. Hazare eventually forced the government to promise to
bring a new bill.
But the government is
slowly drafting the legislation, and Hazare has given a new deadline before he
starts a new fast.
India seems to be
following a script.
As noted in the Monitor this
summer, rapidly growing countries such as India tend to see a
spike in corruption followed by an anti-corruption backlash that ushers in
greater
transparency and regulation.Hazare succeeded in
putting corruption in the spotlight and pushing for some correction.The Transparency International
numbers are derived from surveys that gauge respondents perceptions of corruption in a
country.
The protests this summer no
doubt affected those perceptions and are reflected in Indias
downgrade on the list.
A string of high-profile
corruption scandals  including the loss of roughly $39 billion of public
money in a government telecom scam  also has brought the issue to the
forefront.
Hazare's team has been less
successful in rallying the nation especially
the ruling Congress Party  around his preferred solution.
Hazare backs a bill known as
the Jan Lokpal (the citizen's ombudsman bill) that would create a
large bureaucracy to watch over most levels of government  including the prime
minister.
The watchdogs would be given
substantial powers to investigate and even punish abuses. In recent negotiations, Congress
officials are continuing to resist putting the prime minister under
the authority of the new anticorruption body  something Hazare calls a
betrayal.
Its not just the powerful who
are resistant to the Jan Lokpal. Some minority leaders expressed suspicion of the mass movement, and some
legal experts worry the reforms would create an
overly powerful branch of government shielded from accountability.When you have to deal
with a local policeman, he has a stick to beat you.Now you have a bigger guy with
a bigger stick to watch over him but
now you have to deal with him too, Usha Ramanathan, a legal researcher, told the Monitor.
I dont want to give
anyone that kind of power.

Some Abbreviation

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Some ABBREVIATIONS Which Are Not Known To Many Of Us :

NEWS : NORTH EAST WEST SOUTH

CHESS: Chariot, Horse, Elephant, SoldierS.

COLD : Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.

JOKE : Joy Of Kids Entertainment.

AIM : Ambition In Mind.

DATE : Day And Time Evolution.

EAT : Energy And Taste.

TEA : Taste And Energy Admitted.

PEN : Power Enriched In Nib.

SMILE : Sweet Memories In Lip Expression.

BYE : Be with You Everytime. :)

Tips to improve your Car's Fuel Economy

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Tips to improve your Car's Fuel Economy

Here are some very good tips on improving your vehicle's Fuel Economy / Increase Fuel Efficiency / Mileage. With increasing fuel prices it is becoming more and more prudent to use them.
Use your gears wisely.
Driving in the highest gear possible without labouring the engine is a
fuel-efficient way of driving. A vehicle travelling at 60kmph in third gear
uses 25 percent more fuel than at the same speed in fifth gear

Drive smoothly
Think ahead! By applying light throttle and avoiding heavy braking, you can
reduce both fuel consumption and wear
and tear. Try to predict traffic at
junctions and when in queuing to avoid accelerating and then braking.
Research suggests driving techniques can influence car fuel efficiency by as
much as 30 percent.

Switch off your engine
There are two schools of thought on this one. Switching your engine off for
short periods of time can actually increase fuel consumption, as it requires
more fuel to get the engine started. Also your catalytic converter will no
longer be running at full temperature and so your car will be less
efficient, increasing the amount of pollution you cause. However if you are
stopped for more than a few minutes then your car will simply burn less fuel
with the engine stopped.

Drive off promptly to prevent wasting fuel
Don't leave your engine running when you first start up. Drive off straight
away if you can, but drive gently until the engine has reached
its normal
operating temperature. This doesn't increase fuel efficiency as such, but it
does mean your engine is switched on for less time.
Lighten your load
Think carefully about what you need on a journey. if you do not need
something, do not pack it. Remove roof racks if not needed. The lighter the
load, the lower the fuel consumption, and emissions, and the higher the fuel
efficiency.

Tyres effect fuel efficiency
It is estimated that about 50% of tyres on the road are under inflated.
Aside from increasing the rate of wear, this wastes fuel and decreased your
fuel efficiency. Check your tyre pressures every fortnight. Worn tyres will
also decrease fuel efficiency (and your safety!), so check the
tread
regularly. If you are replacing tyres then consider some of the newer 'Eco'
tyres that are designed specifically to increase fuel efficiency.

Car Windows
Driving with your windows open drastically reduces your fuel efficiency, far
more so than putting the air conditioning on when motorway driving. So in
those hot summers(?) preferably keep the windows shut, and the air
conditioning on if you want to keep cool. Of course the air conditioning
decreases fuel efficiency too, so try not to over use it.

Invest in a new fuel efficient car
New cars come in all shapes and sizes, but it is possible to pick a new car
that can greatly reduce your fuel bill, and your fuel emissions.

Size matters. Choose an economical car - small cars use far more fuel
efficient and produce lower emissions than large cars.

Drive the most fuel-efficient car that meets your needs. Compare
models and
classes. Even similarly sized cars can vary in fuel efficiency by up to 45%.

Consider diesel engines (with a particulate trap), and LPG (Liquefied
Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) fuelled cars - all have
lower CO2 emissions than standard petrol cars.

Consider 'hybrid' vehicles - they combine a conventional engine with an
electric motor and battery. These offer reduced fuel consumption and CO2
with potentially lower emissions of all pollutants.

Diesel Engines
If your going to buy a diesel, ensure it is a new 'common rail' type, as
these are approximately 10% more efficient than older diesels. also replace
(or clean if applicable) air cleaner elements as often as is required by
your vehicles servicing schedule.

Regluar Maintenance maintains fuel efficiency

Air Filter:
One of the most common reasons for a drop in fuel efficiency is a
dirty
intake filter. This will decrease the amount of air entering the cylinders
of the engine resulting in incomplete combustion. Check the filter regularly
to ensure that it is clean.

Spark Plugs
Ensure your spark plugs are in good condition. Renew the plugs and wires at
intervals specified by the owners manual. This will keep all cylinders
firing properly resulting in higher efficiency.

Lube Oil:
Change the lube oil at intervals specified by the owners manual. Use the
recommended oil only especially in newer cars. Use of an engine flush before
changing the oil will help to get rid of a lot of the dirt that collects in
the engine that a normal oil change will not remove. On older engines it is
advisable to use
an oil treatment agent. This basically thickens the oil
which creates a better seal between the piston and the liner, preventing
blow past and consequent loss of combustion pressure, resulting in higher
fuel efficiency.

Exhausts alter fuel efficiency
Most cars have special sizes for the exhaust. When cars are reasonably old
the silences has to be changed. The garage people always try to fit a size
that they have in the garage it self. Which might not be the exact size
recommended for the car. The wrong size a bigger or smaller silencer size
effects on the MPG of the car and the HP of the car. It may be cheaper to
put another size than your recommended size for your car but on the long run
it will cost you in many
ways, especially on fuel consumption. Always put
the recommended size of the exhaust that is indicated in your car manual
because the car company knows how to optimize the performance of your car.
From the Net

ELLORA CAVES ~ INDIA...

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ELLORA, is an archaeological site, 30 km away
from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian
state of Maharashtra. Well known
for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage
Site.

South Side Official Calendar Shoot 2012

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Photographer G Venkatram Official Calendar Shoot 2012 Indian famous and Celebrity Photographer G Venkatram's 2012 South Actress Calendar photo gallery. Celebrities: Samantha, Genelia DSouza, Trisha, Richa Gangopadhyay, Shriya Saran, Sameera Reddy, Priya Anand, Deeksha Seth, Amy Louise Jackson, Amala Paul, Mamta Mohandas, Kajal Agarwal. Enjoy G Venkatrams 2012 Calendar Exclusive PhotoShoot for New year 2012.

Can You Guess What These Pictures Are????

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They are the back sides of old frying pans…!!!

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN CHINA.

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Tips for Migraine

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Tips for Migraine

Eat a healthy, balanced diet and do not skip meals.

Exercise regularly. Exercise can help to reduce tension and stress and lower the chances of migraines.

Pick an exercise that suits you and if strenuous physical activity is a trigger, then choose something

gentle such as yoga, walking, or Pilates.

Try stick to a regular sleep pattern, and ensure that you get enough sleep each night.

Keep a migraine journal to help identify migraine triggers. Include all the foods, activities or anything

else you did that day. Once you know your triggers then you can do your best to avoid them.

v Learn to relax. Practice relaxation techniques and deep breathing to help you manage stress and

If you feel a migraine coming on find a quiet and dark room and lay down with a cold compress on

Avoid tobacco smoke and limit your caffeine intake whenever possible

If you are a woman suffering from regular migraines, it may be useful to limit your estrogen intake.

Estrogen can be found in many birth control and hormone replacement therapies, so you may need to

discuss alternatives with your doctor.

Migraine Home Remedies

J Mix plain Rice with Curd in the night and keep it overnight. Eat this rice in the morning in empty

stomach for some days to sure Migraine.

Massage head with Castor oil (Erand) and put a wet cloth on the forehead, both helps to get relief

Eating a spoon of Honey with half spoon of salt or just eating Honey or putting Honey in nostrils all

helps to cure Migraine pain.

Eating Jaggery (Gur) Mixed with pure Ghee, (Ghee prepared from cow milk) in the empty stomach for

5 days to helps to cure Migraine.

Eating Goose berries (Amla) with Salt gives relief from Migraine.

Eating Apple pieces with Salt for 3 weeks help to get permanent relief from Migraine.

Apply diluted Asafoetida (Hing/Inguva) paste on the forehead and try to inhale its smell, to get relief

from Migraine. Don't rub it as it can cause skin irritation.

Mustard (Sarson) oil drops put in the nostrils ( If you are having left side pain put in the right nostril &

vice verse ) for few months helps to get permanent relief from Migraine.

A few drops of Ghee prepared from cow milk put in the nostrils (If you are having left side pain put in

the right nostril & vice verse) for few months helps to get permanent relief from Migraine.

Drinking a spoon of Basil (Tulsi) juice mixed with Honey helps to get relief from Migraine.

Eating some sweet, Sugar or jaggery during Migraine reduces pain in some people instantly.

Chewing some black pepper (kali mirch) with pure Ghee (Ghee prepared from cow milk) helps to get

Dry Ginger (Sonti) Mixed in water can be smelled and applied on the forehead (avoid rubbing) reduces

Putting Drum stick leaves (Muranka Bhaji) juice in the nostrils (If you are having left side pain put in

the Right nostril & vice versa) gives relief from Migraine.

Smelling Onion juice or chewing raw Onions helps to get relief from Migraine pain.

5 drops of Drum stick leaf juice and Ginger juice equally mixed and filtered can be put in the ear (If

you are having left side pain put in the Right ear & vice verse) to get relief from Migraine pain.

putting few drops of Almond (Badam) oil in the nostrils for some days helps to get permanent relief

Migraine- Natural Cures for Common Illness

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Migraine is the term used to describe a severe pain in the head. This can be cause by the contraction or dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the irregular nerve activity mainly in the meninges. Migraine is caused by the stimulation of the trigeminal nerve, which release a substance inducing inflammation and also send messages to pain receptors in the meninges.

Migraine occurs most often in women, due to fluctuations in the level of the hormone estrogen, that's the reason why women get migraines around the time of menstruation, when estrogen levels are low.

During pregnancy is also common to suffer migraines, especially during early pregnancy. The cause may be hormonal, but the headache can be due to excess tension too.

People who suffer from migraines often are between the ages of 20 and 30. However, children can have migraine too, but their symptoms are shown as colic, periodic abdominal pains, vomiting, dizziness, and severe motion sickness, then these symptoms will disappear, focusing in the exact problem, painful headaches. Almost every person who suffers from migraines will have some symptoms before having one.

Migraine Causes

The underlying cause of migraines is not fully understood. Some researchers have suggested that the condition is neurological and caused by changes in serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. As a reaction to these changes, brain neurons release additional neuropeptides which cause pain and inflammation of the blood vessels. Migraines could also be hereditary, and approximately 70% of migraine sufferers have a family history of this condition.

In addition, migraines can be brought on or triggered by a number of factors. These triggers will vary among people but,

The common triggers include:

Ø Certain foods (common foods including chocolate, cheese, alcohol, and caffeine)

Ø Skipping meals or fasting

Ø Hormonal changes (many women experience migraines during their menstrual cycle, menopause or pregnancy)

Ø Stress, tension or anxiety

Ø Fatigue

Ø Intense physical activity

Ø Changes in the physical environment such as changes in season, temperature or altitude

Ø Various sensory stimuli such as bright lights, flashing lights, unusual smells and loud noise

Ø Changes in sleeping patterns, sleep disorders or lack of sleep

Ø Alcohol and tobacco smoke

Ø Over-the-counter and prescription medication

Tips and Home Remedies for Migraine problem. So, next time you suffer migraine don't complain just follow the remedies.

Which way should I go?

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Which way should I go?

Which way should I go ?

To the left side, where nothing is right ?

Or to the right, where nothing is left ?

Challenging Question

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Challenging Question Can You AnswerQuestion

If you had to choose for President, from a choice of 3 candidates, whom would
you choose.
Your choices are:

Candidate A:
Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologers. Hes had
two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8-10 martinis a day.

Candidate B:
He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and
drinks a quart of whisky every evening.

Candidate C:
Hes a decorated war hero. Hes a vegetarian, doesnt smoke, drinks an
occasional beer and hasnt had any extramarital affairs.
Which one of these candidates would be your choice?

See the Answers Below:

Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt
Candidate B is Winston Churchill
Candidate C is Adolph Hitler
What was your answer?

Phone Bill Joke

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The Mysterious Phone Bill Joke

The phone bill was exceptionally high and the man of the house called for meetingon a Sunday morning after breakfast

Dad: People this is unacceptable. OK, I do not use this phone, I use the one at the office,
But You too have to limit the use of the phone.

Mum: Same here, I hardly use this home telephone as I use my work telephone.

Son: Me too, I never use the home phone. I always use my company mobile.
All of them now in a state of shock and together they look at their maid
who until now is patiently listening to them.

Maid(un baffled): So what is the problem? We all use our work telephones!

Moral: Sometimes we do something and never realize that its wrong, until someone does the same to us.

Seek the excellence....Success will follow

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Seek the excellence....Success will follow.This is a powerful message to our modern society. We seem to have lost our bearing & our sense of direction.
Request - Read Twice
**Story of Appreciation**

One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company.

He passed the first interview, the director did the last interview, made
the last decision.

The director discovered from the CV that the youth's academic achievements were excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research, never had a year when he did not score.

The director asked, "Did you obtain any scholarships in school?" the youth answered "none".

The director asked, " Was it your father who paid for your school fees?" The youth answered, "My father passed away when I was one year old, it was my mother who paid for my school fees.

The director asked, " Where did your mother work?" The youth answered, "My mother worked as clothes cleaner. The director requested the youth to show his hands. The youth showed a pair of hands that were smooth and perfect.

The director asked, " Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?" The youth answered, "Never, my mother always wanted me to study and read more books. Furthermore, my mother can wash
clothes faster than me.

The director said, "I have a request. When you go back today, go and clean your mother's hands, and then see me tomorrow morning.*

The youth felt that his chance of landing the job was high. When he went back, he happily requested his mother to let him clean her hands. His mother felt strange, happy but with mixed feelings, she showed her hands to the kid.

The youth cleaned his mother's hands slowly. His tear fell as he did that. It was the first time he noticed that his mother's hands were so wrinkled, and there were so many bruises in her hands. Some bruises were so painful that his mother shivered when they were cleaned with water.

This was the first time the youth realized that it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes everyday to enable him to pay the school fee. The bruises in the mother's hands were the price that the
mother had to pay for his graduation, academic excellence and his future.

After finishing the cleaning of his mother hands, the youth quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother.

That night, mother and son talked for a very long time.

Next morning, the youth went to the director's office.

The Director noticed the tears in the youth's eyes, asked: " Can you tell me what have you done and learned yesterday in your house?"

The youth answered, " I cleaned my mother's hand, and also finished cleaning all the remaining clothes'

The Director asked, " please tell me your feelings."

The youth said,
Number 1, I know now what is appreciation. Without my mother, there would not the successful me today.
Number 2, by working together and helping my mother, only I now realize how difficult and tough it is to get something done.
Number
3, I have come to appreciate the importance and value of family relationship.

The director said, " This is what I am looking for to be my manager.
I want to recruit a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of
others to get things done, and a person who would not put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.

Later on, this young person worked very hard, and received the respect of his subordinates. Every employee worked diligently and as a team. The company's performance improved tremendously.

A child, who has been protected and habitually given whatever he wanted, would develop "entitlement mentality" and would always put himself first. He would be ignorant of his parent's efforts. When he starts work, he assumes
that every person must listen to him, and when he becomes a manager, he would never know the sufferings of his employees and would always blame others. For this kind of people, who may be good academically, may be successful for a while, but eventually would not feel sense of achievement. He will grumble and be full of hatred and fight for more. If we are this kind of protective parents, are we really showing love or are we destroying the kid instead?*

You can let your kid live in a big house, eat a good meal, learn piano, watch a big screen TV. But when you are cutting grass, please let them experience it. After a meal, let them wash their plates and bowls together with their brothers and sisters. It is not because you do not have money to hire a maid, but it is because you want to love them in a right way. You want them to
understand, no matter how rich their parents are, one day their hair will grow gray, same as the mother of that young person. The most important thing is your kid learns how to appreciate the effort and experience the difficulty and learns the ability to work with others to get things done.

Try to forward this story to as many as possible...this may change somebody's fate...

Some Interesting IAS Questions- intelligent - not the 'bull shit' kind!

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YOU MAY THINKTHE ANSWERS ARE FUNNY. BUT THEYARE THE CORRECT ANSWERS. THINK BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Awesome Answers In IAS(Indian Administrative Service) Examination
Q. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper)

Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?
A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23rd Rank Opted for IFS)

Q. If you had three apples and four
oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have?
A. Very large hands. (Good one) (UPSC 11 Rank Opted for IPS)

Q. How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
A. you will never find an elephant with one hand. (UPSC Rank 14 Opted for IES)

Q. How can a man go eight days without sleep?
A. No Probs, He sleeps at night. (UPSC IAS Rank 98)

Q.. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?
A. It will Wet or Sink as simple as that. (UPSC
IAS Rank 2)

Q. What looks like half apple ?
A: The other half. (UPSC - IAS Topper )

Q. What can you never eat for breakfast?
A: Dinner.

Q. Bay of Bengal is in which state?
A: Liquid (UPSC 33 Rank)

Interviewer said "I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question. Think well before you make up your mind!" The boy thought for a while and said, "my choice is one really difficult question." "Well, good luck to you, you
have made your own choice! Now tell me this.
"What comes first, Day or Night?"
The boy was jolted into reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, "It's the DAY sir!"
"How" the interviewer asked.
"Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!"
He was selected for IIM!

Job at the FBI >>> Okay...

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Job at the FBI

The FBI had an opening for an assassin …

After all the background checks, interviews
and testing were done, there were 3 finalists;

Two men and a woman.

For the final test, the FBI agents took one of

The men to a large metal door and handed him a gun.

'We must know that you will follow your instructions no matter what the circumstances.

Inside the room you will find your wife sitting In a chair..... . Kill her!!'

The man said, 'You can't be serious. I could never shoot my wife.'

The agent said, 'Then you're not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home.'

The second man was given the same instructions.
He took the gun and went into the room. All was Quiet for about 5 minutes.

The man came out with tears in his eyes, 'I tried, but I can't kill my wife.' The agent said, 'You don't have
what it takes. Take your wife and go home.'

Finally, it was the woman's turn. She was given the Same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the Gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one After another. They heard screaming, crashing, Banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was Quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the Woman, wiping the sweat from her brow.

'This gun is loaded with fake bullets ' she said. 'I had to Beat him to death with the chair.'

MORAL:

Women are crazy… Don't mess with them...

SARDAR JOKES ( Some old some new)

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1. Sugar Test
Sardar enters
kitchen, opens sugar box, looks inside and closes it. This he does
again and again. Why? Because the doctor
told him to check sugar regularly.

2.  Apple in a Mango Tree
Sardar climbed a
tree. Monkey asked: "Too
uper kyon aaya?" (Why have
you come up)Sardar: "Apple   Khane" (to Eat Apple)
Monkey: "Yeh to mango
tree"  (This is Mango Tree)
Sardar: "Idiot, apple saath laaya
hoon" ( I have brought the
Apple with me!)

3.  Sardars and scooter
Three Sardars were going on a
scooter. Traffic police showed them his hand. One of the Sardars told: We are
already three, sorry, there is no space.
4.   Lion and Sardars Two Sardars were in a
forest, when a lion came roaring towards them. One of them throws sand into its
eyes, and runs. Second one stays unmoved. When asked why he is not running,
another Sardar tells: "Why should I be running? It is you who has thrown the
sand   "

5. Cyclone
Bank manager asks
Sardar in an interview: "What is cyclone"
Sardar: "It is the
loan given to purchase a cycle"

6.  Side Effects
Once Sardar brought
some tablets and started cutting the edges. Do you know why? He wanted to avoid
side effects!
7.   Advice
A famous Sardar's
declaration to the media: "I will never marry in my life. And I will advise the
same to my children too"

8. Oxygen
Teacher:
Oxygen is very essential to life. It was discovered in 1773
Sardar: Thank God!! I
was born after 1773. Had I born earlier, I would have died...

9. Skeleton
Interviewer: What
is a skeleton?
Sardar: Sir, skeleton
is a person who started dieting, but forgot to stop   it!!
10. Microsoft Office
Interviewer: Do you
know Microsoft Office?   Sardar: No, but I can find it
if you give address...
11. Calender
A person went to a
Sardar's shop.
Person:
I want 2007 calender
Sardar: Sorry sir, you are
too late.  We haveonly 1000 calenders left

12. Lottery Sardar bought a
lottery ticket for 10 Rs. Luckily Sardar won 10 crores for that. He went to the
shop to collect the prize money. The owner cut the tax and gave him 7 crores. Sardar: Give me full
10 crores or give my 10 Rs.back

13.  Imagination
Sardar went to an interview.  Interviewer: Imagine that you
are in the fifteenth floor. Suddenly fire bursts out, and there are many people
who are struggling to survive. In that situation, what do you do ?   Sardar: Oye! I will stop
imagining

14 Sun v/s Moon Sardar's theory: The moon is more
important than the sun, because the moon gives light at night when it is needed,
but the sun gives light during day when it is available abundantly...

Hot jobs for 2012

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Hot Jobs for 2012

jobs 2012, Job Openings,jobs in india, Jobs in Hyderabad

Mobile applications developers, data warehouse analysts, and user experience designers are among the IT pros that tech recruiters say will be in strong demand in 2012.

Mobile applications developer

Responsibilities: Codes, tests, debugs, documents and monitors mobile applications; interacts with different departments regarding new deployments; and recommends changes and enhancements to applications.

2012 salary range: $85,000 to $122,500

Salary increase: 9.1%

Data warehouse analyst

Responsibilities: Collects, analyzes, mines and leverages data stored in data warehouses; researches and recommends technology solutions related to data storage, reporting and importing; and works with business analysts to translate data requirements into logical data models.

2012 salary range: $88,000 and $119,000

Salary increase: 6.7%

User experience (UX) designer

Responsibilities: Designs innovative and impactful online experiences for customers; and balances technical functionality and visual elements of a website.

2012 salary range: $71,750 to $104,000

Salary increase: 6.2%

Data security analyst

Responsibilities: Performs security audits, risk assessments and analysis; makes recommendations for enhancing data systems security; and researches attempted breaches of data security and rectifies security weaknesses.

2012 salary range: $89,000 and $121,500

Salary increase: 6%

SEO/SEM specialist

Responsibilities: Analyzes website traffic and provides strategies for improvement; develops SEO (search engine optimization) website assessments and recommendations, and translates them into technical requirements; and provides SEO guidance in technical areas such as server infrastructure, website structure and page construction.

2012 salary range: $63,750 to $87,500

Salary increase: 6%

Network engineer

Responsibilities: Engineers enterprise data, voice and video networks; establishes and operates network test facilities; and maintains a secure transfer of data to multiple locations via internal and external networks.

2012 salary range: $75,000 to $107,750

Salary increase: 5.8 %

Web developer

Responsibilities: Gathers business requirements and develops specifications for web-based applications; provides technical assistance to web administrators; and integrates websites with back-end systems such as databases.

2012 salary range: $61,250 and $99,250

Salary increase: 5.4%

Not all thieves are stupid

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Not all thieves are stupid
This gives us somethingto think about with all our new electronic technology.GPS
A couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their car broken into while they were at a football game. Their car was parked on the green which was adjacent to the football stadium and specially allotted to football fans. Things stolen from the car included a garage door remote control, some money and a GPS which had been prominently mounted on the dashboard.When the victims got home, they found that their house had been ransacked and just about everything worth anything had been stolen. The thieves had used the GPS to guide them to the house. They then used the garage remote control to open the garage door and gain entry to the house. The thieves knew the owners were at the football game, they knew what time the game was scheduled to finish and so they knew how much time they had to clean out the house. It would appear that they had brought a truck to empty the house of its contents.
Something to consider if you have a GPS - don't put your home address in it.. Put a nearby address (like a store or gas station) so you can still find your way home if you need to, but no one else would know where you live if your GPS were stolen.MOBILE
PHONES I never thought of this.......This lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet... Etc...was stolen.20 minutes later when she called her hubby,
from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says 'I received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago.' When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text 'hubby' in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Moral of the lesson:Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact
list.Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom,
etc....
And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back
Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you..
PLEASE SHARE THIS ONI never thought about the above! As of now, I no longer have 'home' listed on my cell phone.Even if this does not pertain to you.... Share it on to your family & friends...

Impact of inflation on Retirement Planning

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Impact of inflation on Retirement PlanningMost people underestimate the impact inflation will have on their retirement plans. Even at relatively low rates, inflation is a real thief of buying power over time. Most experts feel safe recommending that individuals calculate their retirement needs using a 3-5% percent inflation rate. But, it is important to understand that we have sustained inflation rates of around 8-10%. At an average annual rate of 3.75%, inflation will double approximately every 19 years. Use this as a rule of thumb to figure out how many times your cost of living will double by the time you need the money. Don't use your retirement date as the endpoint for your retirement planning. Remember, you could easily live another 20-30 years or more in retirement — time enough for your cost of living to double yet again. Because of the compounding effect of inflation over time, failing to account for inflation in your retirement savings
plan can be as devastating as losing more than half of your money. However, if you get an early start and make sensible investments, you can get the power of compound interest rates working for you rather than against you.
Inflation is defined as a sustained increase in the general level of prices for goods and services. It is measured as an annual percentage increase. As inflation rises, every rupee you own buys a smaller percentage of a good or service. Measuring inflation is a difficult problem for government statisticians. To do this, a number of goods that are representative of the economy are put together into what is referred to as a "market basket." The cost of this basket is then compared over time. This results in a price index, which is the cost of the market basket today as a percentage of the cost of that identical basket in the starting year.

The value of a currency does not stay constant when there is variation in inflation. The value of a currency is observed in terms of purchasing power, which is the real, tangible goods that money can buy. When inflation goes up, there is a decline in the purchasing power of money. For example, if the inflation rate is 7% annually, then theoretically a Re.1 cost an item now will cost Re. 1.07 in a year. After inflation, your currency can't buy the same goods it could beforehand. In short for an ordinary man the cost of living will go up proportionately, you need to pay more money to buy same quantity of the goods you purchased earlier.
To pick an average inflation rate to use for future estimates would require you to make some estimate about where you think the economy is headed. We're currently in a period of high inflation (9-10%), but inflation has frequently been over 5%. As per RBI predications, the inflation will be under control by the end of this financial year and it is estimated that, the inflation will be 7-8% by end of this financial year(April,2012)
Lot of peoples does not consider inflation while planning their future especially retirement planning. The temptation of "instant satisfaction" does not allow one to plan and invest for future at the cost of present day financial situation. The retirement looks too far away. Put things in perspective and things start to look scary. Go ahead, enjoy life, but please do not forget what the future may look like. Control your current expenses and have a good future. One's lifestyle could be the greatest asset or the biggest liability. It is all in your hands.
When you plan for future, it is useful to you to calculate the inflation adjusted future expense of your family compare with present expense. Knowing this fact is a must while doing the financial plan because of its capacity to predict and calculated inflation adjusted future returns from your investment portfolio.
Causes of Inflation
The following are the main reasons for the inflation

Demand-Pull Inflation - This is simply can be summarized as "too much money chasing too few goods". In other words, if demand is growing faster than supply, prices will increase. This usually occurs in growing economies. In short people have lot of surplus money in their hands but the supply of the goods is limited.

Cost-Push Inflation - When manufacturing costs go up, companies need to increase prices of the goods to maintain their profit margins. Increased costs can include things such as wages, taxes, or increased costs of imports etc. This can also case due to the increases in the bank rates by RBI. In that case companies needs to pay more on account of interest payments for the loan they availed from the banks for business purposes.

Result of Inflation

Inflation affects different people in different ways. It also depends on whether inflation is anticipated or unanticipated. If the inflation rate corresponds to what the majority of people are expecting (anticipated inflation), then we can compensate and the cost isn't high. For example, banks can vary their interest rates and workers can negotiate contracts that include automatic wage hikes as the price level goes up.

Problems arise when there is unanticipated inflation:

a)     Borrowers needs to pay more interest for the loan amount
b)    The prices of all essential commodities will go up consequently creating financial problems for those who are earning fixed amount of salary, pension etc. This will lead to a decline in their purchasing power.
c)     Bank interest rates will go up which leads to hike in loan interest like housing loan, automobile loans etc
d)    Uncertainty about what will happen next makes corporations and consumers less likely to spend. This hurts economic output in the long run.
e)     If the inflation rate is greater than that of other countries, domestic products become less competitive.

Other Economic Situations

1)     Deflation- is just opposite of inflation, in this situation the general level of prices is falling.
2)     Hyperinflation – is usually rapid inflation. In extreme cases, this can lead to the breakdown of a nation's monetary system.
3)     Stagflation– is the combination of high unemployment and economic stagnation with inflation.
Finally, inflation is a sign that an economy is growing. In some situations, little inflation (may be less than 1% or near to deflation) can be just as bad as high inflation. This was happened in India just 2 years back. Immediately Government had taken remedial steps and brought that under control. The lack of inflation may be an indication that the economy is weakening. It is very difficult to judge whether inflation is good or bad, it mainly depends on the situation of overall economy as well as your personal situation. Inflation may be good for one person, similarly bad for another. In case the inflation is rising similarly wages are also raising proportionately in that case hike in the prices of goods will automatically adjusted in the wage hike.

Hope you enjoyed this article and I have not missed any major points. If so, do not forget to send your comments.

Software Professional's Wedding Card

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Some IDeas of Wedding Cards

Top 10: Tablets of the year 2011!!!

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Top-notch tablets: The year 2011 is said to be the year of the tablets as many
tablet PCs ranging from low-cost to mid range to high-end have been launched
this year. Though many tablets hit the market, but all tablets were not able to
impress users. Thus we have come up with a list of top 10 tablets that are not
only feature-rich but have also managed to attract users' eyeballs.
Apple iPad 2: Apple launched the second generation of the world's best selling
tablet computer, the Apple iPad, this year. Named iPad 2, the new iPad is is
skinnier, faster and slightly lighter. It comes with cameras for video chatting
and snapping photos. The iPad 2 looks much like the first iPad, though it has a
sleeker, lighter body with a curved back. Among the most noticeable changes is
the inclusion of cameras, one on the front and one on the back. The new iPad has
Apple's new dual-core A5 chip, which helped applications open more quickly than
on the older iPad. Add to that a new version of Apple's iOS software. The new
processor and the new iOS combined to improve Web surfing. It has a 9.7-inch
LED-backlit glossy widescreen multitouch display with IPS technology.
Price: In India, the iPad 2 with Wi-Fi costs for Rs 29,500 for the 16GB model,
Rs 34,500 for the 32GB model and Rs 39,500 for the 64GB model. The iPad 2 with
Wi-Fi + 3G is priced at Rs 36,900 for the 16GB model, Rs 41,900 for the 32GB
model and Rs 46,900 for the 64GB model.
Sony's Tablet S and Tablet P: Sony launched two new tablets this year - Tablet S
and Tablet P. Both the tablets are equipped with Android 3.2 operating
system(OS) and a 5 megapixel camera. The tablet S is wedge-shaped, with one side
thicker than the other. The tablet's 'throw' feature enables users to wirelessly
sync tablet with DLNA compatible devices including PCs, Bravia televisions and
others, thereby allowing them to share and play files - audio, video and images
- on bigger screens. On the other hand, the Tablet P has a folding design for
enhanced handling and use. The Tablet P has dual LCD touchscreens - each
measures 5.5-inch - thereby allowing users to watch video on one screen while
using the other to control it, or checking emails on one screen while using the
other screen as a keyboard. These tablets are PlayStation certified.
Price: The tablet S comes in two variants - 16 GB Wi-Fi only model and 16 GB 3G
+ Wi-Fi model, which cost Rs 29,990 and Rs 33,990 respectively. Priced at Rs
36,990, the Tablet P will be available in the Indian market by mid January 2012.
Aakash and the Ubislate 7 tablets: The tablet falls under this category because
it is the ultra-low-cost tablet launched this year. Powered by Android 2.2
(Froyo) OS, the 7-inch tablet has a resistive touch screen. The tablet weighs
350g and has 256 MB of RAM. The device has a Arm11 – 366Mhz microprocessor and
a 2100mAh battery. It supports only Wi-Fi network. However the upgraded version
of Aakash, called the Ubislate 7, is scheduled to be launched late January. It
has a Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz processor compared to the 366 MHz processor in
Aakash. Running Android 2.3 OS, it will include a 3200 mAh battery. The device
will support both WiFi and GPRS networks.
Price: Rs 2,500 for the Aakash tablet and Rs 2,999 for the Ubislate 7
Amazon Kindle Fire: The Kindle Fire is the first full-color, touch-screen
Kindle. It's more of an all-purpose computer than an e-reader. It shows movies,
TV shows and Web pages. It does email and lets you play games. It's amazing that
it costs half of what the first Kindle cost, just four years ago, yet does so
much more than display books. Amazon says the Kindle Fire doesn't need more
memory because the company provides an online storage locker, where users can
stuff all your music and other content. The device is low-cost, but still
includes a lot of features.
Price: $199
Nook tablet: Barnes & Noble's earlier Nooks were dedicated book-reading devices,
and the tablet is at most a half-way step into the world of general-purpose
tablet computing. The Tablet has a 7-inch touch-sensitive color screen. The Nook
has some features over the Fire. It has a faster processor and more memory for
software operations, which means faster Web browsing and magazine page-flipping,
longer battery life and twice as much storage space. The Nook Tablet has 16
gigabytes that can be expanded to 32 gigabytes.
Price: $249
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: Powered by Android 3.2 OS, it has a 10.1-inch
LED backlight WXGA (1280x800) screen. the device has a 1.2 megapixel front
camera and an 8 megapixel rear camera. it is claimed to be the world's first
first Quad-core CPU tablet. It can be transformed to notebook mode with a full
QWERTY chiclet keyboard dock. It comes in two variants - 32 GB and 64 GB.
Price: $ 599 onwards
Motorola Xoom 2 tablet : Motorola launched a successors to Xoom, its first
Android tablet. Named Motorola Xoom 2, it has the same 10.1-inch widescreen HD
display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor but comes with a brighter
display. The Xoom 2 is 100 grams lighter than the original Xoom and is also
water resistant thanks to a splash-guard coating. It is compatible with the
optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and
sketching. It is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processors and come with 1.3 MP
front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED
flash. It comes with with 1GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
Price: £390
HTC Flyer: HTC launched the seven-inch touch screen tablet HTC Flyer, which has
a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It has 1GB of RAM and an in-built memory
of 16GB and a 5-megapixel camera. The device also has features like HTC Sense,
HTC Scribe and HTC Watch, which provide a better visual, touch and movie-viewing
experience to users.
Price: Rs 39,890
Samsung Galaxy Tab 750: Samsung launched a second tablet computer with a bigger
screen and more processing power than the original Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab
10.1 is touted to be a multimedia hub for aficionados of games, electronic books
and social media, with a 10.1 inch screen, dual surround-sound speakers, and
front- and rear-facing cameras. The tablet, with two core processors (1GHz) to
better handle media, is based on the latest Google Android platform, Honeycomb -
which has been optimised for tablets. It has a 3 megapixel rear and a 2
megapixel front camera.
Price: Rs 32,500
LG Optimus Pad: It has a 8.9-inch high-definition touchscreen and is powered by
a Android 3.0 OS. IT has a NVIDIA Tegra 2 Cortex-A9 Dual Core 1GHz processor.
The Optimus Pad has a front-facing camera for video conferencing, and a 5.0
megapixel rear-facing stereoscopic camera with flash for image capture and 3D
and HD video recording.
Price: Approx $650

FUNNY ONE - LINERS..!!!

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FUNNY ONE - LINERS..!!!FUNNY ONE - LINERS

The difference
between in-laws and outlaws?
Outlaws are wanted.
Alcohol is a
perfect solvent:
It dissolves
marriages, families and careers.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong.
A tax is a
fine for doing well.

Archeologist: someone whose career lies in ruins.
An archaeologist is the best husband any woman can have:
The older she gets,
the more interested he becomes in her.

There are two kinds
of people who don't say much:
those who are quiet
and those who talk a lot.

They say that alcohol
kills slowly.
So what? Who's in a
hurry ?

Alcohol and
calculus don't mix.
Never drink and derive

One nice
thing about egotists:
They don't talk
about other people.

There was a man who
said,
"I never knew what
happiness was until I got married...
and then it was too
late

Before
marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves. After marriage, the
'Y' becomes silent.

(( 8 Funny Logics ))

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