Tea Time Trivia

1 Line your serving trays with a sheet of cork (you can get it at any upmarket departmental store) cut to size - this prevents condensation from making glasses slippery.

2 A quick-and-stylish summer dessert: use an icecream scoop to make icecream balls on a baking sheet. Stick an icecream stick into each scoop and put in the freezer till frozen. Take out, roll in toasted nuts, liqueur, syrup or crushed candy, and put back in the freezer on a tray lined with a baking sheet, till the toppings set.

3 Buy a few yards of patterned outdoor fabric and get your tailor to make outdoor-friendly covers for your floor cushions. You've got temporary outdoor seating for rare pleasant evenings.

4 Keep buying fresh flowers only to have them wilt in a couple of days? Get the "floral" effect by hanging framed prints of florals, or framed floral tapestry across the home; including bathrooms and guest powder rooms. Even a stunning square of floral gift-wrap paper, when framed, can become a piece of art.

5 If you get strong sunlight direct on your windows, get a layer of UV film on them (the stuff you use on your car windows). You will find a noticeable reduction in the intensity of the sun's glare.

6 Clean all the glass in your home - from windows to cabinet doors and mirrors. If you don't have store bought glass cleaner handy, a mixture of vinegar and water is effective. Clean glass adds a noticeable fresh sparkle to your rooms at zero cost.

7 Rid your home of musty winter smells by placing half a cup of vinegar in open bowls in different corners of each room. Vinegar absorbs strong scents, including one of the hardest smells to rid of - cigarette smoke!

8 With airconditioners on and windows firmly closed, ridding your home of strong food flavours can be tough. A useful trick, especially when expecting guests, is to put a pan of water on the gas, add some whole cinnamon and cloves, and boil for 10-odd minutes. Throw in some lemon and/or orange peel, if handy. The spices will release their strong fragrance and mask "tadka" and frying aromas. Also try essential oils in water.

9 Use kites to add an unexpected dose of colour, pattern and fun to your space - you can have just one, or a collection, perched above a WC in the bathroom, lining a staircase wall or taped to the wall in a row above a teenager's bed. This makes for cheap and light summer décor!

10 Paint the inside of a bookshelf or storage cupboard with fresh colour. Lime, sunflower yellow, orange and leafy greens look "cool". And the unexpected burst of colour on the inside - rather than exterior - of the shelf, will become a talking point when entertaining guests.

Tips for flawless complexion

2011-05-23T22:47:00.000-07:00

Skin consists of melanin protein which causes pigmentation and its care includes cleansing, moisturizing, toning. Eat fresh vegetables and dry fruits like almond, walnut, apricot and pista for skin care.
Maintain a healthy balanced diet and adequate sleep in order to keep a youthful and beautiful tone for life long.
• Take milk every morning to maintain beauty.
• Almonds are natural moisturizers since they contain high dosage of vitamin E and oil extracted from almonds is used for treating dark circles and excessively dry skin.
• Apricot - helps to refresh the skin and gives a glow and luster to skin.
• Pista - helps to main cellular protection and hydration to skin.
• Vitamin A - helps to protect against sun damage; sources include broccoli, carrots, mango, papaya, spinach, sweet potato, tomatoes and watermelon.
• Vitamin B - helps to maintain healthy skin tone; sources include banana, fish, eggs, meat, poultry, and whole grains.
• Vitamin C - helps to support structure for the skin; sources include orange, lime, lemon, guava, Indian gooseberry, strawberries and green and red peppers.
• Vitamin E - helps to slow down the ageing process; sources include almonds, leafy vegetables, legumes and salmon fish.
• Selenium and Zinc - Oyster is a very good source of both zinc and selenium, other sources include mushrooms, seafood, soybeans, wheat germ and whole grains.

Besides having a healthy meal it is very important to drink lots of water to keep the skin well hydrated and maintain elasticity and regular exercise helps to supply more oxygen to skin cells, reduce wrinkles, crow's feet and bagginess around eyes.

Kitchen Products To Improve Skin Appearance

2011-04-29T03:04:00.000-07:00

Curd/Yogurt :Removing Tan and Soothing Sunburn
The summer sun has darkened your sun by several shades. Not a problem.
Apply a little homemade curd on the affected areas of the skin. It will not only help in soothing the sun burn but will also clear away the tan. If you don’t make curd at home, the packaged variety will also do. Do not use curd if you have oily or sensitive skin.

Lemon Juice & Glycerine: Removing Tan and Fairness.
While curd works well to remove tan, it’s not a good option for facial skin that’s sensitive, oily or susceptible to acne. Curd, rather, all milk products contain bacteria that may aggravate the problem of acne if applied directly to the skin. So a better option for acne ridden skin is to apply lemon juice mixed with glycerine. The mixture should be strictly on a 50-50 basis. Add equal amounts of lemon juice and glycerine, apply it on the face and keep it for 15 -20 minutes, and then wash it off with cold water.

Lemon Juice : Hair Lightening
Lemon juice, because it is mildly acidic, works well in lightening the color of hair. So if you want to lighten your hair color, rinse it with a mixture of three quarter cups of water and one quarter of lemon juice. Works better than those hair coloring products.

Cucumber : Tired Eyes and Dark circles
Tired and puffy eyes make you look overworked and fatigued. So while a good long nap would be a great idea, one of the best possible quick fix solutions would be to place a slice of cucumber on each eye and relax for a 20 -25 minutes.

Tea bags: Puffy Eyes and Foot Deodorant
Another very effective way of making tired, sore eyes sparkle with energy is to soak a tea bag in lukewarm water for a few minutes and then place one on each eye. Leave them there for about 20 minutes.
If you suffer from the infamous stinky feet syndrome, boil four to five tea bags or about three teaspoons of tea leaves in a quart of water and wait for it cool down to room temperature. Then add some cold water to the solution and soak your feet for 30 minutes. Dry your feet and apply medicated foot powder. At the height of your foot problem, follow this procedure twice a day, and once the odor is cured, do it twice a week for prevention.

Orange Juice : Skin Toning
Orange juice's vitamin C content makes it an excellent toner. When massaged into the face, it helps in removing excess grime and grease that can’t be removed with soap alone. To make the toner, blend half an orange, one and a half teaspoons of lemon juice and a quarter of a cup of water. The mixture should be blended till it is smooth. Then soak a cotton ball in it and apply it on the face.

Yogurt, Gram flour and Turmeric : Improving complexion
For a smooth, clear and blemish free complexion, mix three spoonfuls of curd with a single spoon of Channa (gram) flour or besan and a small teaspoon of haldi (turmeric). Mix to make a thick, smooth paste. Apply evenly all over the face and leave it on for twenty minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.

Vinegar: Dandruff
Gently massage your scalp with a little malt vinegar, and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with a gentle herbal shampoo. For a serious dandruff problem, then repeat this procedure at least three times a week for two weeks.

Honey and Olive Oil: Hair conditioner
Make a smooth paste by mixing two spoonfuls of fresh honey with a single spoon of olive oil. Massage into your hair, starting with the roots and ending with the tips of your hair. Then, keep your hair covered with a shower cap and let the mixture seep in deep into your scalp. After 20 minutes, use a gentle herbal shampoo to rinse off the mixture.

Black Tea Bag: Lips
Soak a bag of black tea in warm water, and press it on your lips for about 10 minutes. You can repeat the procedure as many times as you want. Black tea's high tannin content will make your lips taut and smooth.

Coriander Leaves : Lips
Massaging your lips with the juice of Coriander leaves (dhania) will makes your lips rosy and soft.

Grated Potatoes : Dark Circles
Potatoes contain catecholase, used as skin lighteners in cosmetics, and can also used to treat under eye circles. Grate a raw potato, squeeze the juice and apply it underneath the eyes. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then rinse with cool water.

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Healthy Cooking tips-LOW FAT COOKING TIPS

2011-03-03T04:56:00.000-08:00

HEALTHY COOKING TIPS:

The importance of a healthy diet for longevity and health, so maintaining healthy life starts with healthy cooking, healthy eating etc. The following tips could help for healthy cooking.

LOW FAT COOKING TIPS:

* Use low fat yogurt or skim milk as thickener for cream based recipes.
* Instead of oil use cooking sprays.
* Select lean meat cuts and trim the fat.
* Instead of frying, boil or bake.
* Instead of mayonnaise on sandwich, use low fat spreads such as sauce or ketchup.
* Use low fat milk instead of whole milk.
* Use non stick cookware while you cook so that you don’t have to use much oil.
* Use fat free chicken broth.
* Cook fish, eggs and chicken in small amount of water. The method of cooking is known as poaching.
* Use low fat cooking methods like steaming, baking, poaching, broiling, grilling or sautéing.
* Use olive oil for medium cooking or for salad dressings.
* To prevent excess oil absorption, remove and drain on kitchen napkins.

What is Software repository?

2011-03-02T02:51:00.000-08:00

A software repository is a storage location from which software packages may be retrieved and installed on a computer.

In information technology, a repository (pronounced ree-PAHZ-ih-tor-i) is a central place in which an aggregation of data is kept and maintained in an organized way, usually in computer storage. The term is from the Latin repositorium, a vessel or chamber in which things can be placed, and it can mean a place where things are collected. Depending on how the term is used, a repository may be directly accessible to users or may be a place from which specific databases, files, or documents are obtained for further relocation or distribution in a network. A repository may be just the aggregation of data itself into some accessible place of storage or it may also imply some ability to selectively extract data. Related terms are data warehouse and data mining.

An internship during college could give you a job-Freshers career tips

2011-03-02T00:34:00.000-08:00

Article from net!

Smart tips: College internship to first job!

An internship during college could help you shine during campus placement, better still give you a job!

OF all the extra-curricular experiences that one can potentially pack into one’s college life, I think it is the internship that probably gives you the closest window into the world of work. An internship is typically a job that is related to your degree, unlike a part-time job where you work just for the experience or money.

Someone who has hired a lot of interns, Scott Adams, Architectural Standards Specialist at Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle advises, “You also get a chance to see what skills are the most highly valued by a potential employer and you can work to get those skills.” Two, getting real work experience within your field immediately sets you apart from other graduates once you enter the job market.

The more internships,the merrier?

One of the first things that impresses me about students who have done internships in college is that they are more focused and willing to walk that extra mile to make a difference. Hunaid Ali Germanwala, currently doing a BTech in Chemical Engineering at SRM University, Chennai has already done as many as six internships! He definitely believes in turbo-charging his career by doing several internships, of which some were required by his college but many were not.

In 2009 Hunaid worked at Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals where he prepared reports and worked on certain chemical procedures. In the summer of 2010, he worked with Crown Colour Chem where amongst other things he worked in guiding workers on plant safety. Currently he is working at IIT Bombay on preparing ion exchange polymer metal composites. So from industry to research, he has tried it all. And if all that was not high performing enough he also worked in a shop and handled clients and created a colour coding system for easy tracking.

Hunaid is now applying overseas for a Master’s in Environmental and Energy Engineering, but the thirst for new experiences obviously has not left him. What has he learnt from all these experiences? “I love being a chemical engineer and I will see where it takes me,” he shares. Kudos to a student who is waiting to make up his mind but devouring all the experiences that are coming his way.

Plump up your résumé!
1. Work across industries or sectors, to understand what suits your personality and interest.
2. Within the same company, see if it is possible for you to work in different departments for exposure across functions.
3. Many employers observe interns and see if they fit into the work culture and are motivated to learn. It could lead to a job! If not, be sure to network with the professionals you meet and interact with.
4. Demonstrate your ability to work hard. Learn how to manage time.
5. Get an insight into what skills are prized by an employer. Also, apply classroom knowledge and see if it works or needs to be relooked at. Then use further education to consolidate your experience.
6. Your résumé stands out from all fresh graduates who apply with no experience or idea about what they want to do. This gives you an edge in the job market.
7. Successfully contributing in a work setting will substantially boost self-confidence!

Psychology to social marketing

I have met many such multi-tasking students of late. Shreya Mathur has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work and is currently working as a Senior Accounts Executive at an advertising agency called Thompson Social – JWT. I was intrigued by Shreya’s journey from psychology to social marketing. It turned out that she had done several internships and jobs before she took up this one. She interned with an NGO called Butterflies in Delhi where she worked in the communications division and she also worked as a counsellor in a telephone helpline for students.

“Internships helped me understand what I wanted to do but also made me realise what I was not interested in pursuing further,” she shares. When I queried her about her interest in social marketing she says, “Here we focus on advertising which makes a difference. I love that about my job, plus it is gives me a chance to interact with different companies. But I need to work in a corporate environment which I feel Psychology or social work may not offer.”

Internship to first job

Today, Sanchita Johri works as a Brand Consultant at Brand Capital, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd, after completing a PGDMM at the Times Centre for Media Studies, working for two years, followed by a programme in Negotiation Strategies at ISB, Hyderabad. But her first internship with Radio City was during graduation. On analysing her internships she states, “The learning and networking at my first internship helped me land a job as a Radio Jockey at Big FM.

An advertising research internship with Red FM, Delhi broadened my understanding of the radio industry in terms of advertising even after I had moved out of my role as an RJ. Finally, an advertising internship with O&M added to my learning curve for my present role.” Sanchita’s internship experience helped her find a job but also gave her an opportunity to experiment with different roles. Her advice to students, “All internships can add value, however it purely depends on what one makes of the opportunity.”

Employer speak

“We’ve converted all the interns over last five years into full-time employees. The key is getting good interns,” shares Ram Deshpande VP (Sales and Marketing), Prescient Technologies, Pune. Ram also offers some good advice to other employers. “Spend as much time evaluating/ hiring/ training them as you’d do for your employees,” he says. Another employer, Nigel Carter, a Senior Associate at Penna Consulting, a HR firm based in London, says, “Sometimes interns can bring in fresh insight into the job. Just because they have no experience and no fixed way of looking at a problem, they can occasionally bring in a good solution, too.”

Choosing an internship

So how do we go about gaining an internship? Should you be paid during an internship? These are some of the questions I will address in my article next month. Watch this space!

The author is a career counsellor and Director, Careertrack.

Software Quality Assurance certification-Interview questions

2011-03-01T02:51:00.000-08:00

Q: How do you present a new software quality assurance process? A: It depends on the size of the organization and the risks involved. For large companies with high-risk projects, serious management buy-in is required and a formal quality assurance process is needed. For mid-size organizations with a low risk projects, management and organization, and a slower sale, step-by-step process is necessary. In general, the quality assurance process balanced with productivity so that the bureaucracy to keep the hand. For small groups or projects, an ad-hoc process is more appropriate. Much depends on team leaders and managers, information for developers and good communication are essential to customers, managers, developers, test engineers and testers. Regardless of the size of the company, the largest value of the effort is the management process required, where the goal is that the requirements are clear, complete and verifiable.

Q: What is the role of documentation in QA? A: Documentation plays an important role in quality. quality assurance practices should be documented so they are repeated. Specifications, drawings, business rules, inspection reports, configurations, code changes, test plans, test cases, bug reports, all manuals documented. Ideally, a system for acquiring and easily find documents and determine which document will be a certain piece of information. Using the Change Manager of the material, if possible.

Q: What is a good test engineer? A: Test engineers have a quality "test to break" attitude. We, good test engineers, take the perspective of the client has a strong desire for quality and attention to detail. Tact and diplomacy are useful in maintaining a cooperative relationship with developers and the ability to communicate with technical and nontechnical people. Previous software development experience is also useful because it can have a thorough understanding of the software development process, provides the test engineer an appreciation for the developer point of view and reduce the learning curve in developing automated test tool. Rob Davis is a good test engineer because he has a "test to break" attitude, taking the perspective of the customer, have a strong desire for quality, an eye for detail, it is also tact and diplomacy and good communication skills, both orally and in writing and had previous experience in software development, also..

Q: What is a test plan? A: A software project test plan is a document that describes the objectives, scope, approach and focus of a software testing effort. The process of preparing a test plan is a useful way to think through the efforts needed for the acceptability of a software product to validate. The completed document will help people outside the test group understand the why and how of product validation. It must be comprehensive enough to be useful, but not deep no tests outside the group will be able to read Software Testing.

Q: What is a test case? A:A test case is a document that describes an input, action or event and its outcome to determine whether a characteristic of an application properly. A test case should contain particulars such as a...
• Test case ID;
•Name of test cases;
•Target;
•Test conditions and setup;
•The data entry requirements and steps, and
•Expected results. Please note that the process of developing test cases can help find problems in requirements or design application, because it forces you to completely think through the operation of the application. For this reason, it is useful to prepare test cases early in the development cycle if possible.

Q: What happens when a bug is found? A: When an error is found, it must be communicated and assigned to developers who can address. Having solved the problem, then solved again tested. In addition, measures are taken regarding requirements, software, hardware, safety impact, etc., for regression testing to check the fixes did not make other problems elsewhere. If a system of tracking problem is in place, it must encompass these determinations. A variety of commercial software tools available problem-tracking/management. These tools, with the participation of detailed software test engineers, give the crew information so developers can understand the mistake, getting an idea of its seriousness, reproduce and solve.

Q: What is configuration management? A: Configuration management (CM) covers the tools and processes used to oversee and coordinate the code, requirements, documentation, troubleshooting, change requests, drawings, tools, compilers, libraries, monitors, fixes, changes to them and make any changes. Rob Davis has experience with a full range of CM tools and concepts, and can easily adapt to your software needs.

Q: What if the software is so buggy it can not be verified? A: In this situation, it is best to have test engineers go through the process of reporting errors or problems that first arose with the emphasis on critical errors. Since this type of problem can have serious consequences schedules and indicate deeper problems in the software development process as unit tests is inadequate, insufficient integration testing, poor design, poor construction or release procedures, managers must be notified and provided with documentation evidencing Software Testing

Q: What if there is not enough time for thorough testing? A: As it is rarely possible to all possible aspects of an application, all possible combination of events to test all the dependents, or whatever was wrong, risk analysis is, is suitable for most software development projects. Use risk analysis to determine where testing should be addressed. This decision requires skill, savvy and experience. The list should include the following questions:
•What features are most important destination of the project?
•What features are most visible to the user?
•What function has the largest impact of security?
•What function has the greatest financial impact on users?
•What aspects of the application is very important for the customer?
•What aspects of the application can be tested at the beginning of the development cycle?
•Which parts of the code is more complex and therefore more prone to errors?
•Which parts of the application is developed in advanced mode or panic?
•Which aspects of similar / related previous projects had problems?
•Which aspects of similar / related previous projects had large maintenance expenses?
•Which parts of the requirements and design are unclear or poorly thought out?
•What developers think the biggest risk of the question?
•What kind of problems leads to the worst publicity?
•What kind of problems that caused the most complaints about customer service?
•What kinds of tests could easily cover multiple functions?
•What tests has the best high-risk coverage ratio of time?

These are few of the many important manual testing interview questions.

Zodiac signs characterstics VIRGO - The Perfectionist

2011-01-04T23:37:00.000-08:00

Dominant in relationships..
Conservative.

Always wants the last word..
Argumentative.
Worries.
Very smart.
Dislikes noise and chaos.
Eager.
Hardworking.
Loyal.
Beautiful.
Easy to talk to.
Hard to please.
Harsh.
Practical and very fussy.
Often shy.
Pessimistic.

How Can I treat Gambling Addiction?

2011-01-03T22:07:00.000-08:00

1) Group Therapy:
Gamblers Anonymous offers a 12 step self help program similar to the one offered to alcohol addicts in Alcoholics Anonymous. Group therapy also offers gambling addicts advice and support from professional counselors and other gambling addicts in different phases of their recovery process. Gambler Anonymous centers are available in more than 1,200 locations statewide.

2) Individual Therapy:
Cognitive or behavior therapy can help gambling addicts to identify their unaware thinking and acting patterns, which led them to gamble compulsively, and to replace them with controllable and healthier ways of thinking.

3) Psychiatric Medication:
It has recently been proven that antidepressant medications from the family of SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be affective in treatment of gambling addicts.

What is debugging?

2011-01-01T02:26:00.000-08:00

Wikipedia Debugging is a methodical process of finding and reducing the number of bugs, or defects, in a computer program or a piece of electronic hardware, thus making it behave as expected. WiseGeek Debugging refers to a process in software development whereby program analysts comb through computer code looking for “bugs” — the source of errors, flaws or security holes in the internal program instructions. Hardware development also goes through debugging to ensure compatibility with current hardware standards and interoperability between components that adhere to the same protocols. Additionally, debugging guarantees that hardware and software is backwards compatible, or will coexist with preexisting standards that might still be in use. TechTarget In computers, debugging is the process of locating and fixing or bypassing bugs (errors) in computer program code or the engineering of a hardware device. To debug a program or hardware device is to start with a problem, isolate the source of the problem, and then fix it. A user of a program that does not know how to fix the problem may learn enough about the problem to be able to avoid it until it is permanently fixed. When someone says they've debugged a program or "worked the bugs out" of a program, they imply that they fixed it so that the bugs no longer exist.

100 secret to great relatonship - Session 3

2010-12-09T02:42:00.000-08:00

Click for Session 2

11 See the love around you
People do not experience love in isolation from their other personnel relationship. For example, people in satisfying relationships were 22 percent more likely to think of themselves as well loved by family members and friends than were people with unsatisfying relationships.

12 Doing nothing is rarely a solution
Married couples who report they never argue with eachother are 35 percent more likely to divorce within four years are couples who report regularly disagreeing

13 You'll forget the disagreement but remember the disagreeing
Asked to describe three recent disagreements with their partner, people had ten times as much to say about their feelings and the tone of the disagreement as about the topic of the disagreement. Twenty-five percent of people forgot the topic of a disagreement but could describe their feelings on the situation.

14 Pursue what you need forever not what you want today
Couples that pursue a hedonistic form of happiness,seeking to fulfill their desires regardless of their needs, endure twice as much conflict as couples that persue more altruistic forms of happiness ( that is, based on creating feelings of unity and mutual satisfaction)

15 Seek harmony in your life
Researchers find a spillover effect such that people who experience high levels of conflict in their relationship are 20 percent less satisfied with their job and people who experience high levels of stress on the job are 38 percent less satisfied with their personal life

Bottled Water-Warn Wife,Daughter

2010-12-06T21:41:00.000-08:00

Bottled water in your car.....very dangerous, woman!!!!

This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer. She was on the Ellen show and said this same exact thing. This has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels in breast cancer, especially in Australia .

A friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Doctor told her: women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.

The doctor said that the heat and the plastic of the bottle have certain chemicals that can lead to breast cancer. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car, and, pass this on to all the women in your life. This information is the kind we need to know and be aware and just might save us!!!! Th e heat causes toxins from the plastic to leak into the water and they have found these toxins in breast tissue. Use a stainless steel Canteen or a glass bottle when you can!!!

Let every one that has a wife/girfriend and daughter know please.

How to Reduce Household Energy Consumption Bills

2010-12-03T00:56:00.000-08:00

Article from Net An effective way of reducing your energy bills and contribute to the wellness of the planet is through reducing your energy consumption at home.

Even unnoticeable sacrifices can significantly help cut your energy bills. It doesn’t mean you have to endure extreme cold temperatures because you have to lessen the use of the heater, instead you can focus on making simple changes in your habits.

How to Reduce Your Bills
It is easy to see that most of today’s news and headlines are mostly about how much income energy companies are generating, however millions of consumers can reduce their monthly bills.

An effective way to save a great deal of money is to move to an online transaction wherein your monthly payment can be done directly through debit.

How to Compare Gas Prices
It is important that you start employing effective strategies on how you can manage your gas bills. There is one easy way of reducing your bills.

There are many people who are wasting large amounts of money every year by not switching to a cheaper option. This is why it is very important to check and compare prices of gas in the particular region where you belong.

You can easily do this by going to an online website which specializes in gas comparison. You can easily find them in the Internet. There are many websites capable of displaying updated gas prices in your location but make sure you get information from a reliable one. The following are some of the advantages of getting

into one of these websites:

· You can switch to a cheaper gas supplier
· You can have a deeper understanding about green energy
· You can save money through their energy saving tips
· You can sign up so you can be part of a community of concerned consumers

The amount you can save will greatly depend on how much energy you consume and the price difference. So start comparing prices of different gas providers so you can manage your household expenditures.

Write An Article About Anything and get paid

2010-11-17T23:18:00.000-08:00

Are you a new writer struggling to get ideas for the articles you need to write? If so, you are not alone. It takes time and practice for any writer, no matter how good or how well trained, to learn to come up with good article ideas quickly. So do not be discouraged. Instead, learn from the advice of other writers. I can give advice about article writing because it is what I do.

My first bit of advice is simple: write about what you love. Any time I come to a stand still about things to write about I go back to the things I am passionate about. I may not be able to write a very convincing article about why all children should watch professional wrestling (because I don't believe it is true) but I may be able to write an amazing article about the importance of families eating dinner together at the end of a long day (because I believe it is true and important). Article writing must come from things that matter to you. Reflect upon the things you value and let those give you ideas for writing.

Another simple piece of advice I'll give about writing articles is to read. That's right: read. Every single good writer I know is a consistent reader. Why? Because we can learn from reading the work of other writers. It is one of the most valuable things any writer can do. Reading keeps us involved in language and even fuels new ideas for article writing. So when you're stuck just pick up a magazine and read an article or two. Don't be afraid of copying. The more you read the less chance you have of copying something you've read

It is important to think about your audience before you begin writing an article of any kind. It is always wise as a writer to try to write articles that will somehow connect with your audience and affect their lives. Just as you want to write about things that matter to you, so you should write about things that matter to them. No one will read articles that they could care less about. So look for ways to learn what people care about most. Do surveys or talk to your friends that read articles. Readers are the best source for writers.

Article writing can be fun and exciting. Just take your time, relax, and enjoy it. You will never last long at something you hate.

Foods That Help Curb Hunger And Cravings

2010-11-15T20:35:00.000-08:00

1. "Liquid Lunches": Broths and filtered fresh drinking water help keep appetite at bay. In fact, according to experts thirst is often mistaken for hunger. They suggest drinking an 8-ounce glass of water at the first sign of hunger and waiting a few minutes, before making the decision to eat. If you're not partial to water, they suggest organic vegetable or chicken broth and heat it up at a quart at a time.

2. Field Of Greens: Dark leafy greens and vegetables have lots of nutrients but very few calories, and can fill you up quickly and easily. And if you prefer them with a little seasoning; consider low-calorie salad dressings or stir-fry veggies in water. For more flavor you may even want to add a few onions, a little garlic, and some soy sauce, just may sure it's the low sodium kind. 3. Homemade, Instant, Organic Banana Pudding: An, easy tasty, do-it-yourself healthy dessert made from all-natural ingredients found at the health food store.

Pour a quart of soymilk into a blender and add two scoops of unsweetened banana-flavored simply natural spirutein soy protein powder and stevia (as a sweetener). Mix together. While blender is still running, add ½ tablespoon of guar gum powder and ½ tablespoon of xanthan gum powder to thicken.

4. Dill You Senses: By only natural varieties and avoid those with added sugars and artificial food coloring. 5. Crunch and Much (On Apples): According to nutrition experts, apples have few calories and an equally few amount of carbs, but taste great, are great for you, and fill you up before you begin to overeat, making them one of the smartest sweet treats you can eat.

Indian Naked Chimp Looks Too Human-AOLNews

2010-11-07T04:51:00.000-08:00

It's been said that humans are just naked apes.

And if you don't think that's true, just take a look at Guru, a hairless 20-year-old chimpanzee who looks a lot like a bronze statue of a human come to life.

Guru has become a star at India's Mysore Zoo, where crowds gather each day to gawk at the naked wonder.

Guru, who was rescued from a circus in 2003, lost all his hair to alopecia, a condition that also affects humans. He's been undergoing treatment, but so far nothing has helped him grow hair.

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And that may not matter.

"Everybody wants to see his biceps and triceps," zoo veterinarian Suresh Kumar told London's Daily Telegraph. "He looks like a human being sitting naked in front of you. So it looks amazing."

And if you think he looks strange to us ... imagine what we must look like to Guru and other chimps.

"We must look that way to them by default," said ape expert Dr. Rob Shumaker, vice president of life sciences at the Indianapolis Zoo. "We must look very unusual to chimpanzees."

But just as chimpanzees learn to deal with hairless humans, they're also very accepting of hairless chimps. In fact, they seem far more accepting of physical differences than we do. "I've found no evidence that chimps or any other apes treat individuals differently based on appearance in any way," Shumaker said.

Chimps have a reputation for being violent or aggressive, but Shumaker says that's a little unfair.

"Chimps can be sympathetic or even empathetic with other chimpanzees," he said. Chimps and other apes can even accept members of their social groups who have glaring disabilities.

Shumaker recalled working with an orangutan that suffered from a neurological disorder that set her apart, and slowed her down -- but the other orangutans treated her no differently because of it.

"They really judged her on her personality as far as we can tell," he said. "We certainly could do better in that regard as a species."

Original article at AOLNews by Ed Mazza

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2010-11-06T05:48:00.000-07:00

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Grassroots Grants: the power to make lasting change-United Kingdom

2010-11-06T02:32:00.000-07:00

– If you donate to Grassroots Grants in your local area, the government will match your donation. This will be invested as an endowment to enable your community to grow, over the years to come.

What is a Fibroid?

2010-11-05T23:45:00.000-07:00

Article from net, shared by visitor.

Fibroids are one of the most common bening tumors of the female genital tracts. One female out of every four is amenable to uterine fibroids No one is certain accurately about what causes them, but generally they reduce in size after menopause, so estrogen levels may be a main factor. They are primarily associated with peri-menopause- the time before menopause- which is characterized by twelve continuous months in which a woman had no menstruation.Women have the greatest possibility to have fibroids if they are of childbearing age, are African-American, are overweight and / or have not given birth to children. Fibroids can remain within the body devoid of symptoms.Sometimes females having uterine fibroids can feel long episodes of pelvic pressure at times with pain.They can also lead to frequent urination, excessive vaginal discharge, and bleeding.To confirm the presence of uterine fibroids, the patients may have to undergo an ultrasound test.

Treatment of the uterine fibroids is not necessary but since symptoms can be abrupt on some women, they choose to have their fibroids treated.Treatments include drugs (pain relievers or medications to reduce the size of the fibroids), surgery (hysterectomy,myomectomy, endometrial ablation etc) and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). Aside from the treatment, exercise helps certify regular ovulation as irregular ovulation seems to worsen fibroids.In addition to that there are reports that state eating less pork and red meat shrinks fibroids and some women have reported some success with following a vegetarian diet.

Right here I would like to add that fibroids are not malignant and cannot metastasize, so you shlould not be afraid at all.

Financial Planning for Worry-Free Retirement

2010-11-03T00:25:00.000-07:00

It is extremely important to generate some methods that will provide an individual a reasonable amount of money in the future. This should be done regardless of how much an individual earns, the important thing is to start saving today.

1. Visualize and calculate
It is important for a person to visualize his or her own situation after retirement. Then, you can calculate how much money is needed to live on after retirement. Furthermore, people need earnings that compensate 75% of the present amount that he or she is expected to take home.

2. It is important to seek the help of a financial planner or any person competent in financial planning.
By asking for advice from the experts, you will be able to gain more knowledge know how to proceed for you situation. These people are proficient and knowledgeable in all kinds of financial planning and they can provide the most feasible and workable approach for your individual needs.

3. Get rid of loans, debts, and other financial obligations in as little time as possible.
By simply paying off all debts, loans, and other financial obligations in a shorter period of time, you can realize a substantial amount to invest for that retirement. A good financial planner will know exactly how to direct you so you can meet your retirement goals.

Confidence - Worth Read

2010-10-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

A business executive was deep in debt and could see no way out.

Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy.

Suddenly an old man appeared before him. "I can see that something is troubling you," he said. After listening to the executive's woes, the old man said, "I believe I can help you."

He asked the man his name, wrote out a check, and pushed it into his hand saying, "Take this money. Meet me here exactly one year from today, and you can pay me back at that time."

Then he turned and disappeared as quickly as he had come.

The business executive saw in his hand a check for $500,000, signed by John D. Rockefeller, then one of the richest men in the world!

"I can erase my money worries in an instant!" he realized. But instead, the executive decided to put the uncashed check in his safe. Just knowing it was there might give him the strength to work out a way to save his business, he thought.

With renewed optimism, he negotiated better deals and extended terms of payment. He closed several big sales. Within a few months, he was out of debt and making money once again.

Exactly one year later, he returned to the park with the uncashed check. At the agreed-upon time, the old man appeared. But just as the executive was about to hand back the check and share his success story, a nurse came running up and grabbed the old man.

"I'm so glad I caught him!" she cried. "I hope he hasn't been bothering you. He's always escaping from the rest home and telling people he's John D. Rockefeller."

And she led the old man away by the arm.

The astonished executive just stood there, stunned.

All year long he'd been wheeling and dealing, buying and selling, convinced he had half a million dollars behind him.

Suddenly, he realized that it wasn't the money, real or imagined, that had turned his life around. It was his new found self-confidence that gave him the power to achieve anything he went after.

INTERESTING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING

2010-10-14T23:05:00.000-07:00

One day all the employees reached the office and they saw a big advice on the door on which it was written:
"Yesterday the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym".

In the beginning, they all got sad for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting curious to know who was that man who hindered the growth of his colleagues and the company itself.

The excitement in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd within the room.

The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.
Everyone thought: "Who is this guy who was hindering my progress? Well, at least he died!".

One by one the thrilled employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it they suddenly became speechless. They stood nearby the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.

There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see himself.

There was also a sign next to the mirror that said:
"There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth: it is YOU.

You are the only person who can revolutionize your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.

Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your partner changes, when your company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.

"The most important relationship you can have, is the one you have with yourself"

Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be afraid of difficulties, impossibilities and losses: be a winner, build yourself and your reality.

The world is like a mirror: it gives back to anyone the reflection of the thoughts in which one has strongly believed.

The world and your reality are like mirrors laying in a coffin, which show to any individual the death of his divine capability to imagine and create his happiness and his success.

It's the way you face Life that makes the difference.

Life is Short - must read

2010-10-14T22:11:00.000-07:00

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GIRLS BE CAREFUL - Don't use trial rooms

2010-10-09T21:58:00.000-07:00

Don't use the trail rooms any where.
GIRLS BE CAREFUL

Have you seen recent advertisement of M/S SAINT GOBAIN GLASSES shown in TELEVISION'S
- Then you must have known about 2 Way mirror)

How to determine if a mirror is 2 way or not (Not a Joke!)? Not to scare you, but to make sure that you aware. Many of the Hotels and Textile showrooms cheat the customers this way.

HOW TO DETECT A 2-WAY MIRROR? When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc.,
How many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them. There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms or bathroom or bedrooms.

It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?

CONDUCT THIS SIMPLE TEST: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.

However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR! (There may be someone seeing you from the other side). So remember, every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything. It is simple to do.

This is a really good thing to do. The reason there is a gap on a real mirror, is because the silver is on the back of the mirror UNDER the glass.

Whereas with a two-way mirror, the silver is on the surface. Keep it in mind! Make sure and check every time you enter in hotel rooms.

Ladies: Share this with your friends.
Men: Share this with your sisters, wives, daughters, friends, colleagues, etc.
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Harry Truman - President

2010-10-09T03:31:00.000-07:00

A case for a Politician with a very higher value systems both in personal life and public life.

Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.

The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence, Missouri. His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there. When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year..

After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.

When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."

Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."

As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale. (sic. Illinois )

Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!

I say dig him up and clone him!!

A nice Story about Friendship

2010-10-01T22:35:00.000-07:00

A story tells that two friends,were walking through the desert.

During some point of the, Journey they had an Argument, and one friend Slapped the other one In the face.

The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:

TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE .

They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath.

The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:

TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SAVED MY LIFE.

The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?"

The other friend replied "When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away.

But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."

LEARN TO WRITE
YOUR HURTS IN
THE SAND AND TO
CARVE YOUR
BENEFITS IN STONE!!!

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

Send this phrase to the people you'll never forget. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends.
Take the time to live!

Do not value the THINGS you have in your life. But value WHO you have in your life!

How to spin a pen around your thumb

2010-09-28T21:36:00.000-07:00

Things you will need
1. Ideally a pen or pencil of a decent length and devoid of protruding parts.
2. Some spare time.
3. Patience. Guide
1. Hold the pen between the thumb and the first finger, with the center of the pen to the left of the thumb (if you are right handed).
2. Place your second finger onto the side of the pen (roughly where the center is). Just let the finger make contact with the pen.
3. With your second finger, gently push the pen in a circular motion, and try to get it to rotate around the thumb, and remember to release your grip with the first finger.
4. As the pen travels around the thumb, move your first finger away from the hand, ready to catch the pen.
4. Close your first finger to catch the pen as it completes one counterclockwise revolution (right handed).

Tips
1. Use the first finger to hold the pen, and the second to push. Don't try to push with both, or hold the pen with both.
2. This may take a few days to perform competently, and will take patience.
3. Find a longer pen to practise with if you are struggling.
4. Don't push too hard on the pen, only a small amount of force is needed to get it to travel around the thumb.

What Prom Dress You Want- Variety of Prom Dresses

2010-09-25T06:06:00.000-07:00

Once you have the matter of budgeting for your prom dress settled, then you can move on to other details such as what kind of dress you want to wear and what type of dress will suit your figure best.

There are many styles of prom dresses that you can choose from. What dress style would suit you depends largely on what you want and what your body type is. Here is a rundown of some of the basic styles that you can find on prom dresses and what body type they flatter the most: 1. Bubble dress. The bubble dress has a cinched waist and a curved-in hem. Cute and fun, it is great for girls with skinny figures because it gives them the curves they lack. It is also awesome on girls with full figures because it emphasizes the curves they have.

2. Corset dress. The corset dress sports a tightly laced top that is good for creating a fetching cleavage and the illusion of a small waist, especially when matched with a fluffy skirt. A prom dress of this type is good for the full-figured girl, as it embellishes her lovely curves.

3. Column dress. The column dress is great for the slim girl. Its long and straight silhouette flatters her thin build and makes her look taller. For a girl with a fuller figure, this could work if done with a little shirring to hide the problem areas of the body.

4. Empire dress. The empire dress is an excellent choice regardless of body type. The high waist of the empire dress can create curves on a slim girl. On the other hand, its draping skirt can hide unwanted curves on the full-figured girl.

5. Halter dress. The halter dress is perfect for creating a sexy look on prom night regardless of the body type. With a halter dress, the focus is brought to the face rather than to the body. This dress can also reveal more than a little bit of skin.

Going Shopping for Prom Dresses Online

After you have decided what style your prom dress is going to be, then you can start browsing for prom dresses online. Do not buy the first prom dress that you see on the first store that you visit. Just bookmark them and move on.

When searching for a prom dress online, do not limit your search to just retailers specializing in prom dresses. Go ahead and visit the websites of designer boutiques and trendy department stores. If you cannot score a sale there, you would at least get more ideas on the latest trends from visiting their sites. You should also check out retailers that sell secondhand prom dresses of good quality and with the price pulled down.

Always check on the return and exchange policy of the online store before you purchase your prom dress. If it does not have a return and exchange policy, go search for another store.

Most of all, shop only with secure and reliable websites.

Upon Receiving Your Prom Dress

So you have gone and placed your order for your prom dress. The first thing you should do once it is delivered to you is to try it on and check it out. If you think the quality of the prom dress is not up to par with your expectations or it simply does not suit you, go ahead and return the dress. However, if it is only a matter of fit and length, just pay a visit to your local tailor to have your prom dress altered. After all that is done, then you can just wait and look forward to enjoying your prom night.

THE LAWS OF LIFE - must read

2010-09-22T20:38:00.000-07:00

We all know that Murphy’s Law is in full force and an effect in our daily lives. But Murphy isn’t the only one with laws that we have to deal with everyday! Here are a few that you just may have run across.

Murphy’s Law - Anything that can go wrong, will.

Roos’ Law - if there’s a harder way of doing something, someone will find it.

Coolidge’s Law - Anytime you don’t want anything, you get it.

Ettore’s Law - The other line moves faster. (You can almost lay money on this one!)

Peter’s Law - The unexpected always happens.

Ade’s Law - Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.

Maier’s Law - If facts do not conform to theory, they must be disposed of.

Berra’s Law - You can observe a lot just by watching

Clopton’s Law - For every credibility gap there is a gullibility fill.

Runyon’s Law - The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet.

Coolidge’s 2nd Law - A lost article invariably shows up after you replace it.

Coughlin’s Law - Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence.

Gomez’ Law - If you don’t throw it, they can’t hit it.

Lec’s Immutable Law - the first requisite for immortality is death.

Levenson’s Law - No matter how well a toupee blends in back, it always look like hell in front.

Ms. Peter’s Law - Today if you’re not confused you’re just not thinking clearly.

Barnum’s Law - You can fool most of the people - most of the time.

Pope’s Law - All looks yellow to a jaundiced eye.

Truman’s Law - If you can’t convince them, confuse them.

Tuchman’s Law - If power corrupts, weakness in the seat of power, with its constant necessity of deals and bribes and compromising arrangements, corrupts even more.

Gates’ Law - If there isn’t a law, there will be.

The mystery of the blue lines on the ski slope

2010-09-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Robert Frost once asked, "You see the snow-white through the white of frost?" Yes, Robert, we at the Fourth-Place Medal Investigative Unit do see the snow-white. Except there are also various shades of blue painted on it.

One of the most popular queries so far during the 2010 Winter Olympics has been about the blue lines that are painted on the downhill skiing course at Whistler. Try watching Lindsey Vonn race without wondering what they're for, why they're there and, most importantly, why the heck they're painted blue. Because of our desire to impart Olympic-related knowledge upon those who seek it, the FPMIU today looks at the mystery of the blue lines on the ski slope:

The two vertical blue lines are intended to give skiers a clear path down the mountain. It's a safety issue. Much like with pre-schoolers and coloring books, there is no penalty for going outside the lines. However, downhill skiers can't stray too far outside because the guide is flush with the limited number of control gates that competitors must pass through. Staying in the middle isn't necessarily the best path.

There are also horizontal lines stretching across the course. Those exist to provide depth perception to the racers. Ever stepped into a snowbank that was a lot deeper than it looked? Now try going downhill at 90 mph and doing the same thing.

Numerous methods have been used in the past for safety reasons (the blue line is a relatively recent development in the long history of skiing), with pine needles serving as the most popular. Race officials often sprinkle the needles at the bottom of a jump so skiers know where the landing area is.

Lines are painted before the race by an official wearing a backpack spray tanker. Why blue? Because it pops and looks better than red.

The FPMIU would like to thank Doug Haney of the United States Ski and Snowboard Assocation for his assistance. If you have an Olympic mystery you'd like solved, leave it in the comments section or ask us on Twitter.

Information about Health and Disabilities

2010-09-19T22:54:00.000-07:00

The Americans with Disabilities Act has changed the way businesses in the US recruit and hire an employee. Generally, an employer has no legal right to know your health status. The only health-related questions that an employer can ask are job related.

If the job description requires that you lift 50 lbs, the employer has the legal and legitimate right to ask in the interview if you can do this. He can also state the requirement in his ad. He cannot ask you if you have back problems, diabetes, or have had a heart attack unless the job, such as airline pilot, requires perfect health.

Stand-up airline seats-as little as £5 per passenger

2010-09-14T02:06:00.000-07:00

An aircraft interior design company has released the first images of controversial new 'stand-up' plane seats.

Italian firm Avioninteriors, which is developing the SkyRider seat, claims it will offer both cheaper fare options and more capacity on board, reports Travolution.

The designs were released just months after Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said that he planned to introduce standing room on his flights, with tickets selling for as little as £5 per passenger.

A representative for the company producing the seat said: “The SkyRider is intended as a new basic class. The passenger’s seating position is similar to that of a touring motor-scooter rider.

“This posture permits that the overall longitudinal space occupied by the seat with the seated passenger is far less than that of a conventional, very high density 28-inch economy class seat.”

It also claims that the new 23-inch seats will allow airlines to increase passenger numbers on board.

Air safety regulator the CAA is expected to turn down any proposals to introduce the 'standing seats' on UK airlines.

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By Paul Johnston

Apple iPad: Steve Jobs Keynote Jan 27 2010 Part 4 Video

2010-09-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

Best SIP, MIP and Mutual Fund

2010-09-13T05:54:00.000-07:00

Some good MFs scheme which are very popular are listed below

A) Equity Funds
HDFC Top 200-G
Reliance Growth-G
IDFC Premier Equity Plan A-G
BSL Mid Cap A-G

B) Balanced Funds
Reliance Regular Savings Equi
HDFC Prudence Fund (G)

C)MIPs
HDFC MIP - LTP - Growth
Reliance MIP - Growth
Birla Sun Life MIP - Growth

Apple iPad: Steve Jobs Keynote Part 3 Video

2010-09-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

Apple iPad: Steve Jobs Part 2 Video

2010-09-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Apple iPad: Steve Jobs Keynote Part 1 Video

2010-09-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

Uses of Pop Up Display Stands

2010-09-11T22:44:00.000-07:00

Pop up display stands are the best way to get things noticed. They are easy to use, cheap and flexible. Most of them are used for promotion of projects but are suitable for a lot of other purposes as well. They are also available in a lot of colors. They can be used indoors as well as outdoors and are the best choice for small exhibitions. They are also very cost effective as they can be reused and last a long time.

Why are they more effective?

Pop up Display Stand are displayed at eye level. One can walk by it and be able to read the content as well. These displays allow you to post more content as they actually get read. They can also be used to place around a hall neatly without the need for tapes, ropes, etc. All the reading material for the viewers will be neatly placed at a comfortable height.

9 Things About barbecues

2010-09-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

1) Barbecues originated in pig-pickin's, before the civil war it was common to throw parties and elaborate meals outside, they would roast an entire pig on an open flame.

2) "Smoking" has been used for over 6 millenia to safely cook and store food. The meat was treated to bellows of smoke and low heat this was done to prevent any bacteria cultivating.

3) Barbecuing is not that common, well not barbecuing as we no it barbecuing is a length cooking experience that cooks at a temperatures similar to boiling water in order to tenderize the meat while preserving the juices. Today the method most commonly used is in fact broiling, cooking at in much less time and a far higher temperature, about 300 degrees higher.

4) According to surveys done by the Barbecue Industry Association, half of all marshmallows consumed in the U.S. have been flame roasted.

5) One of the insanely easy ways to check your gas tank level, use bathroom scales.

6) The origin of the word barbecue is unclear. Some believe it came from the American-Indian word barbacoa for a wood on which foods were cooked. 7) To add a Smokey flavor to food cooked on a gas grill cooked or food that you cook inside the house, use "liquid Smoke." Liquid Smoke is a condensation of actual smoke, this product is simply added to any barbecue.

8) Brisket, this incredibly dense cut of meat taken from a cow's chest, cooks in 1 to 2 hours per pound on a barbecue. This works out at an average of 12 hours cooking time on the grill for a basic 8 pound piece!

9) Kansas City, Missouri and Lexington, North Carolina both claim to be the barbecue capitals of the world. Memphis, meanwhile, stakes a claim to being the pork barbecue capital.

Dengue Fever Remedy

2010-09-09T00:18:00.001-07:00

Contributed by a Visitor:

I would like to share this interesting discovery from a classmate's son who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in the critical stage at the ICU when his blood platelet count drops to 15 after 15 liters of blood transfusion.

His father was so worried that he seeks another friend's recommendation and his son was saved. He confessed to me that he gave his son raw juice of the papaya leaves. From a platelet count of 45 after 20 liters of blood transfusion, and after drinking the raw papaya leaf juice, his platelet count jumps instantly to 135. Even the doctors and nurses were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he asked me to pass this good news around.

Accordingly it is raw papaya leaves, 2pcs just cleaned and pound and squeeze with filter cloth. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf.. So two tablespoon per serving once a day. Do not boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will loose its strength. Only the leafy part and no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it like "Won Low Kat". But it works.

*Papaya Juice - Cure for Dengue*
You may have heard this elsewhere but if not I am glad to inform you that papaya juice is a natural cure for dengue fever. As dengue fever is rampant now, I think it's good to share this with all.

A friend of mine had dengue last year.. It was a very serious situation for her as her platelet count had dropped to 28,000 after 3 days in hospital and water has started to fill up her lung. She had difficulty in breathing. She was only 32-year old. Doctor says there's no cure for dengue. We just have to wait for her body immune system to build up resistance against dengue and fight its own battle. She already had 2 blood transfusion and all of us were praying very hard as her platelet continued to drop since the first day she was admitted.

Fortunately her mother-in-law heard that papaya juice would help to reduce the fever and got some papaya leaves, pounded them and squeeze the juice out for her. The next day, her platelet count started to increase, her fever subside. We continued to feed her with papaya juice and she recovered after 3 days!!!

Amazing but it's true. It's believed one's body would be overheated when one is down with dengue and that also caused the patient to have fever papaya juice has cooling effect. Thus, it helps to reduce the level of heat in one's body, thus the fever will go away. I found that it's also good when one is having sore throat or suffering from heat.

Please spread the news about this as lately there are many dengue cases. It's great if such natural cure could help to ease the sufferings of dengue patients.

Furthermore it's so easily available.

Blend them and squeeze the juice! It's simple and miraculously effective!!

Parting Shot: Keeping Your Eye on the Ball- Tennis

2010-09-08T22:49:00.000-07:00

Perhaps, the most often heard comment in a lesson is, “Keep your eye on the ball until it hits the strings”.
The simple answer is, no human has ever seen a ball hit the strings because
(1) the ball is on the strings approximately four milliseconds, and
(2) the human eye can’t record a four millisecond event.

A coach may have something else in mind when using this overused phrase. If you pretend as though you are watching the ball onto the strings, your head will remain still and will not hinder your swing pattern. Biomechanical studies have proven that the swing pattern lacks consistency when a player’s head makes a sudden shift during the striking phase. Thus, even though your brain may have sent down a signal for a perfect stroke, it may have also sent a message to shift your head, which will inevitably break down a well formed stroke pattern.

Source: SingaporeTennisAcademy.com

9 Tips to Maintain Your Laptop or Notebook

2010-09-05T04:36:00.000-07:00

Many people often make mistakes in maintaining a laptop, so the laptop gets damaged. Here are tips on maintaining a laptop or notebook: 1. Do not put the notebook on a soft surface like a chair made of foam, bed and carpet. Because, it will inhibit the flow of air at the bottom of the notebook, and can cause overheating.

2. If you download software from the Internet, do not be careless. Use genuine software from the l notebook. However, if you want to use the software from the Internet, make sure you scan with antivirus software.

3. Do not put the notebook on the floor, because your kids can step on the notebook. In addition, it will be quick dirty with dust.

4. Use an electric stabilizer. You must use a stabilizer if you use the notebook without the battery, it can prevent the occurrence of voltage instability. 5. Do not place any objects between the keyboard and laptop screen. Put objects between the keyboard and laptop screen is very dangerous, because the risk of scratches on the screen. Obviously, you do not want to replace a laptop screen that just scratched.

6. You must be careful to bring a laptop with a bag. Laptop bag is not just any bag. Use, specifically bags for laptops, so the other objects do not scratch certain parts on laptops.

7. Do not put a drink around the laptop. This is dangerous, because the laptop is very sensitive to the liquid, if the liquid spilled into the keyboard, it can cause serious damage.

8. Never try to disassemble a laptop. This is a very unwise action. Laptops are not like a radio or tape recorder. Many parts of the laptop are very small, using precision machinery. If you are careless, then your laptop could be damaged.

9. Do not put your laptop in hot areas like the sun at noon.

Most famous flower teas -Chinese herbal tea

2010-09-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

• Carnation Flower Tea – This is an attractive red flower tea which is said to help restore the energy of the body. It is also considered great for relaxing.

• Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea – This is but a top grade of the famous cooling tea infusion. It has a subtle sweetness and is highly refreshing

• Gongju Herbal Tea – Another caffeine-free tea, which is smooth tasting. The whole flower is known for its soothing as well as relaxing attributes.

• Jasmine Bud Flower Tea – According to some experts, this Chinese herbal tea consists solely of the small and beautiful Jasmine flowers that have yet to open. This produces a caffeine-free and sweet brew.

• Forget Me Not Flower Tea – This is also caffeine-free and is said to aid the lungs. It brews a mild and grassy flavored tisane. And, it is known for its beautiful purple flowers.

• Yunnan Flower Bud Tea – As the name implies, this Chinese herbal tea grows in the old forests of Yunnan. This is considered a rare flower and is a local Yunnan drink that is caffeine free.

• Wild New York Ginseng – Here is another well-known Chinese herbal tea intended for those who appreciate the wild growing conditions in which the roots lived. It is said that because of the rugged wild conditions, each root has a unique appearance and personality. Some of these wild roots can be very small but also very old. There are also some larger roots that can be younger. Accordingly, these herbal roots lives for at least seven years and up.

• Kuding Pearl Tea – Many who have tasted this tea noted that this is a bitter tea. This variety is rolled into large pearls which are also called "one leaf tea" because of the size of the leaves. Others call it "one leaf" because one needs only one leaf of this tea to heal a number of things. In addition, this is an ancient leaf and is deemed by many as an interesting herbal tea.

Silicon Wristbands- Color ans meaning

2010-09-02T21:54:00.000-07:00

Following are some of the different colored bracelets depicting different thoughts and ideas: §Black – denotes mourning on someone's death
§Black/white – denotes anti-racism [stand up and speak up]
§Dark-blue – denotes anti-smoking, anti-child abuse, colon cancer awareness, pro-peace, diabetes cure and catholic relief services
§Electric-blue – cystic fibrosis awareness, anti-drunk driving, organ transplantation, anti-drugs, pro-tolerance, got guts, pro-life, Ford Fan day, and stand strong against wrong day
§Camouflage – support our troops
§Light blue – autism awareness, arthritis awareness, hurricane relief, prostrate cancer awareness and fight hunger/cultivate peace
§Lavender – epilepsy awareness
§Green/blue – anti-sectarianism
§Dark green – better hearing awareness
§Gold – children's cancer awareness
§Light green – rainforest preservation, pro-ecology, kidney disease awareness, organ donation, ovarian cancer awareness, army support, genocide ending mission
§Orange – self harm awareness, leukemia awareness, and bowel cancer research
§Pink – diabetes awareness, breast cancer awareness, chronic pain awareness
§Purple – animal rescue awareness, asthma awareness, pancreatic cancer awareness
§Red- AIDs awareness program, anti-tobacco, labor party, cystic fibrosis band together campaign, love/hope support program
§White – chastity/abstinence, innocence and peace
§Yellow – work safe week, Parkinson's disease awareness and all cancers day Silicon wristbands/bracelets are simply wonderful and add a lot of meaning to the personality of the person.

What is a Corset?

2010-09-02T00:14:00.000-07:00

A corset is an item of clothing worn to help shape the upper boby into a desired shape for aesthetic, or sometimes orthopaedic, reaons (either while wearing it, or for more permanent results). Men and women have both worn and still wear corsets.

The craft of making corsets is known as corsetry, as is the general wearing of them. A person who designs and makes corsets is a corsetier (for a man) or corsetière (for a woman), or simply a corsetmaker. The most popular use of corsets is to shap the body into a beautiful, fashionable silhouette shape. For women this usually emphasises a curvy figure, by reducing the waist, and thereby exaggerating the bust and hips. However corsets have also been worn to achieve a more tubular shape although this is less common.

For men, corsets are more customarily used to slim the figure. However, there was a period from around 1820 to 1835 when an hourglass figure was also desirable for men; this was sometimes achieved by wearing a corset.

Corsets are constructed of flexible materials such as satin, leather, pvc, denim, and velvet. They are stiffened with boning (also called ribs or stays) inserted into channels in the material. Steel and whalebone were favored in the Victorian period but plastic is now the most commonly used material. Steel is used for high-quality corsets. Other materials that have been used for boning include ivory, wood, and cane. (A girdle is usually made of elasticised fabric, not boning.)

A corset encloses the upper body, usually from under the arms to the hips. Some corsets however extend over the hips and may even reach the knees. A shorter kind of corset, which covers the waist area (from below the ribs to just above the hips), is called a 'waist cincher' or underbust corset. A corset may also include garters to hold up stockings.

Corsets are held together by lacing, usually at the back. Tightening or loosening the lacing changes the firmness of the corset. It is possible for a back-laced corset-wearer to do his or her own lacing, though it can be difficult. However, many corsets also have a buttoned or hooked front opening. Once the lacing is adjusted comfortably, it is possible to leave the lacing as adjusted and take the corset on and off using the front opening. This method is incompatible with tightlacing, which strives for the maximum reduction of the waist. Tightlacers are usually laced by spouses and partners.

In the past, a woman's corset was usually worn over a garment called a chemise or shift, a sleeveless low-necked gown made of washable material (usually cotton or linen). These absorbed perspiration and kept the corset clean. Now an undershirt or corset liner is usually worn.

Turn You iPod Into A Theatre

2010-08-30T21:49:00.000-07:00

With Your Favorite Movies On Your iPod...

For those who are still in the dark on how to put your movies in your iPod, her is a step by step procedure on how to do it:

1. First, you have to make sure that the video is in the MP4 or MPEG4 file format. If not, you have to download a video converter to do this task. There are lots of video converters for free in the internet for you to download. After downloading, install your video converter. Generally, they have the same methods on how to convert a different video file format to MPEG4
• From the drop down file menu, click on open file, go to the folder where your chosen file is, and open it.
• Choose the format wherein you want your video to be converted to. You can do this in the options menu. You should choose MPEG4 or MP4 as the file format.
• Then you know have the option of choosing which parts or segments of the movie you want to save and convert. You can just click on the starting point of the movie, there is usually a progress bar in the program, and where you want it to end. If you want to convert the whole movie then there is no need to do that.
• Choose the folder where you want to converted file to go, then convert.

2. Then go to iTunes, this is the software bundled with your iPod with the CD that comes with the package. Once iTunes is open, just click add file to the library, this can be found in the file menu. There you will select the folder where your converted movie is.

3. Plug your iPod video to your computer.

4. Open up a window for your iPod then just drag and drop the file to transfer it.

5. You may now test the movie by watching it in your iPod. Then you may now enjoy watching the movie in your iPod anytime and anywhere.

Then there you have it. With some accessories, you can share the videos with all your friends and families. If you have a large capacity hard disk, you can enjoy many hours of movies and videos in your iPod.

Travel your Non Gambling attractions at Las Vegas

2010-08-30T20:56:00.001-07:00

Some of the better attractions you must see on your visit to Vegas:

Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon:

Book yourself a seat on any of the many sightseeing tours available and go and watch the architectural marvel that is Hoover Dam built over the Grand canyon which is also a grand sight to see by itself. Black Canyon is another must see as is Lake Mead which is so beautiful just because it is a body of water all surrounded by desert-like nature.

Colorado River:
While looking at the Dam and Canyon is from above, to see the true beauty of the river, you have to go down. The Colorado river is excellent for river-rafting and water sports, but you do not have to take part if it is not your thing. Instead just sit back and enjoy another of nature's marvels.

Bonnie Springs:
Who can not resist going to one of the old towns like those in the Western gun slinging movies? Your destination needs to be Old Nevada. There you can delight in an old western town right in the middle of Red Rock Canyon. They host western shootouts too so come prepared, partner!

How to Play Baccarat - cards game

2010-08-29T23:57:00.000-07:00

Baccarat is played with 3 dealers and up to 12 or 14 players. Baccarat is usually played with 8 standard card decks. Aces valued as one, face cards and ten cards valued as zero, and the rest of the number cards worth their face value. The suit has no meaning. The object of the game is to get as close to 9 as possible.

The play begins by all players, including the dealer, placing their bets either on the player, the banker, or on a tie. Traditionally, the dealer bets on the banker. The dealer can be the house dealer or one of the players. After everyone has placed their bets, the dealer gives two cards to each player and to the banker.

The score of each hand is calculated as the sum of the two cards minus the left digit. For example, if the sum of the two cards is 15, the score would be 5. The decision whether to deal a third card is determined by a set or rules and it is not up to the player or the dealers decision.

If the score of the players hand is 9 or 8, he wins
If the score of the dealers hand is 9 or 8, it is a tie
If a players score is 7 or 6, he can be dealt a third card
If a players score is 5 or less, he has to receive a third card
If a player gets a third card and the score of the dealers hand is 2, 1 or 0, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 3 and the players third card is any value but 8, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 4 and the players third card value is between 2 and 7, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 5 and the players third card value is between 4 and seven, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 6 and the players third card is 6 or 7, he must draw a third card.
If the score of the dealers hand is 7, he cannot draw a third card.

What is the Biggest/Largest Flower in the World?

2010-08-29T09:20:00.001-07:00

The biggest flower in the world is Rafflesia Arnoldii a very rare flower that can be found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It has the world’s largest bloom, that can grow up to 3 feet across and may weigh up to 15 pounds, has no visible leaves, roots or stem.

Rafflesia arnoldii is actually a parasite that attaches to a host plant for water and nutrients and while in bloom emits an odor similar to rotten meat. This is how it attracts insects that pollinate the plant.

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Rafflesiaceae
Genus:	Rafflesia
Species:	R. arnoldii
Binomial name	Rafflesia arnoldii

The dramatic Rafflesia flowers are the largest single flowers in the world; the leathery petals can reach over 90 centimetres across. The Rafflesia plant is itself not visible until the reproduction stage when flowers first bud through the woody vine and then open into the magnificent spectacle that is world-renowned today.

The flowers can take up to 10 months to develop from the first visible bud to the open bloom, which may last no more than a few days. Species of Rafflesia are known from peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, southern Thailand, Borneo and southern Philippines.

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Steps To Move From Being A Victim To Being A Creator

2010-08-27T21:26:00.000-07:00

1. Stop blaming others for what you are feeling. It is always your choice as to how you interpret events in your life.

2. Use affirmations such as 'I deserve the best life has to offer.'

3. Create 5 positive affirmations out of 5 of your negative thought patterns. Set aside time each day (preferably in the morning) to repeat these affirmations 20 times. Make sure that these thoughts aren't replaced by negative thought patterns during the rest of the day.

4. Visualize what you want. The steps to successful visualization are: a) perceive yourself successfully achieving what you want, b) believe you can achieve your dreams, c) open yourself to all the blessings life offers and d) celebrate your successes.

5. Practice an 'attitude of gratitude.' Say thank you for all the blessings you receive throughout the day.

6. Start a Gratitude journal. Before you go to sleep each night, write down in your journal or notepad 5 things that you are grateful for each day.

7. Start a Joy journal. List things that make you feel happy. When you are having a 'bad' day go back to your joy journal to re-focus on the wonderful moments in your life.

8. Consciously monitor your thoughts changing them from fear-based to joy-based. Remember: The Universal Law of Increase, whatever you focus your energy on expands.

9. Stand in front of a mirror, or whenever you see yourself in the reflection of a plate glass window, say to yourself, 'I am worthy.'

10. Believe in yourself. Self-appreciation is the foundation for high self-esteem.

Wooden bills

2010-08-26T22:53:00.000-07:00

Wooden bills may have been rough on the wallet, but they were one of the ingenious ways that Germans devised to rebuild their economy following World War I. When the war settlement left the German economy in shambles, local townships took to printing "notgeld" (or "emergency money") on everything from wood and aluminum foil to silk linens and playing cards as a local form of payment until the Reichsbank recovered.

"What they realized was that collectors would buy up really odd money for collections, which essentially took it out of circulation and returned hard currency in its place," says Doty. His collection also includes a coin stamped on anthracite coal, a rarity now.

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21 Classic Pontiacs

2010-08-25T22:22:00.000-07:00

Article from Net..

So, you think you know your cars now, do you? Well, consider this to be a test of your knowledge of Pontiac history. 21 Pontiacs are featured here: some are current models while others are truly classic in every sense of the word, dating back to the early 1960s.

6000 – Full sized [or almost] front wheel drive sedan of the 1980s.

Aztec – Ugly is as ugly does. This crossover vehicle ashamed the Pontiac fleet for two years during the early 00s.

Bonneville – Full sized Pontiac sedan excitement retired in 2005 after more than 40 years of service. Part of GM's massive restructuring and retiring of top model names.

Catalina – This model hearkens back to the mid 60s when two door hard tops ruled the day. Discontinued during the late 70s during GM's "down sizing" shell game days.

Fiero – Mid-engine sport two-seater built for Pontiac during the go-go 80s. GM reached into their parts bin and took out Chevette and other components to create this little roadster.

Firebird – It goes without saying that this "pony" car is sorely missed. The good news is that it may be back by the time the 2009 model year rolls around.

Firefly – Twin to the Geo Metro, the Firefly was Pontiac's 3 cylinder captive import of the late eighties to mid nineties.

G6 – Current compact model in Pontiac's arsenal available in rakish coupe or sporty sedan.

Grand Am -- With its 1973 debut, the Grand Am quickly became the division's mid-range performance car. Retired in 2005 with a host of other Pontiac model names.

Grand Prix – Hidden tail lights and a concave rear window marked the Grand Prix's 1963 debut. The car has survived GM's model name shake out and today's car is a mid-sized, front wheel drive sports sedan.<

GTO – Introduced in 1967, the GTO was a true coupe turned sports car. Eliminated in the 1970s, the GTO is back thanks to GM's Australian division, Holden. Rear wheel drive and a big V8 too.

LeMans – Originally a Tempest model, the LeMans became its own model once the Tempest name was retired in the 1970s. Retired in the mid 1990s after a cheap Korean car was allowed to carry its name. Sheesh!

Montana -- A minivan for Pontiac, if not for the ages.

Parisienne – During the 1980s Pontiac needed a version of the Chevrolet Caprice. This full sized, rear wheel drive sedan filled the bill.

Phoenix – Part of GM's "X cars" of compact import fighting vehicles introduced during 1979 as a 1980 model.

Sunbird – Nothing but a rebadged Chevy Cavalier.

Sunfire – Compact coupe retired in 2005 as part of, you guessed, GM's model restructuring.

Sunrunner – Nothing but a rebadged Geo/Chevy Tracker.

Tempest – From the early sixties until the early seventies, the term "muscle car" befit this hot coupe. Especially nice as a convertible!

Trans Sport – Hideous looking minivan that debuted in the early 1990s. Mercifully replaced years later by the Montana.

Vibe – A currently produced compact five door sport wagon; cousin to the Toyota Matrix.

So, there you have it. At least another half dozen models were left out from this time period plus many models that dated back to the division's founding as part of the Oakland Automobile Company in 1926. Pontiac excitement…have you caught it yet?

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2010-08-16T19:40:00.001-07:00

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Trojan Asteroid - Jupiter Trojans

2010-08-13T23:16:00.000-07:00

In astronomy, the word trojan refers to a minor planet or natural satellite (moon) that shares an orbit with a larger planet or moon, but does not collide with it because it orbits around one of the two Lagrangian points of stability, L4 and L5, which lie 60° ahead of and behind the larger body.

The term originally referred to the trojan asteroids orbiting around Jupiter's Lagrangian points, and asteroids at the Lagrangian points of other planets may be called Lagrangian asteroids.[1] Subsequently objects have been found orbiting the Lagrangian points of Neptune and Mars. In addition, trojan moons are known to orbit the Lagrangian points of two of Saturn's mid-sized moons.

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Mafia Wars - Join me in the Mob! - Sponsored Post

2010-08-10T05:19:00.001-07:00

Mafia Wars is a multiplayer browser game created by Zynga. It was the 2009 Webby Award People's Voice Winner in the Games category. It is on several social networking sites and on the iPhone. Mafia Wars is set in New York City and Little Italy, with the option for players to travel between New York, Cuba (level 35+), Moscow (level 70+) and Bangkok (upon unlocking items from New York levels, level 18+), and in 2010, Las Vegas and Paris (which was available for a limited time). The game revolves around doing and mastering jobs to earn cash and experience, with the goal of establishing and advancing one's criminal empire.

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2010-08-09T04:35:00.001-07:00

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2010-08-08T00:24:00.000-07:00

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2010-08-06T23:01:00.000-07:00

FIRST video ever put on youtube was?

2010-08-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

"YouTube began as a venture-funded technology startup, primarily from a US$11.5 million investment by Sequoia Capital between November 2005 and April 2006.

YouTube's early headquarters were situated above a pizzeria and Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California. The domain name www.youtube.com was activated on February 14, 2005, and the website was developed over the subsequent months.

The first YouTube video was entitled Me at the zoo, and shows founder Jawed Karim at San Diego Zoo. The video was uploaded on April 23, 2005, and can still be viewed on the site.

MASTANG MAMA (2010)- Ravi Baswani last movie

2010-07-27T06:04:00.000-07:00

Synopsis :

Rohit (Ruslaan) is the harried Mama whose life is 50% Mast and 50% Tang. Akhil (Tanay Chedda) is the Bhanja who is, in a large part though not solely, responsible for Mama's 'Tang' existence. When Mama's big money dreams crash he has to spend two weeks babysitting Akhil to get out of a jam. Chaos follows as Mama's status changes to 100% 'Tang' due to a not so innocent mistake by the Bhanja. Poor Mama becomes the target of every cop and criminal in the country. And true to form he is completely unaware of why everyone is gunning for him.

Mastang Mama is a story of a dysfunctional Mama and Bhanja relationship. A completely madcap situational comedy, this story evokes the charm and confusion of old time Kishore Kumar films and will take you on a roller coaster ride of laughs for 120 minutes.

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2010-07-26T20:08:00.001-07:00

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Soft Drinks Effects

2010-07-26T11:12:00.000-07:00

One of the most heavily promoted and "coolest" products around are soft drinks. Millions are spent on superstars advertising coke, pepsi and the like. We know they

are not healthy but how damaging is that innocent - and many would say satisfying - can of coke to our health?

One main issue effecting the population of beverage consumers is that sugar or sweetener content of said soft drinks. Much research has been done to study the physical human-effect that drinking soft drinks with sugar (in the form of corn syrup or otherwise), and likewise the possible time-delayed effects this could have to the total and overall health of a human subject.

Feeling fatigued and exhausted all or most of the time is one of the most common and also the most difficult problem for people with cancer. It may be due to the treatment or the progress of the disease, or may be a result of other symptoms, such as breathlessness, anemia or pain.

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Yahoo! on Sale - re-published

2010-07-23T22:21:00.000-07:00

It was not very long back when we heard a lot in News about MicroSoft and Yahoo deal, how MS was trying and in the last Yahoo! survived the bid.

How are things different then before is->previously it was MicroSoft after Yahoo but

this time Yahoo is asking Microsoft to buy Yahoo!, So this time Yahoo is on sale for real

Jerry Yang, CEO of Yahoo, speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit Wednesday in San Francisco, essentially hung a "For Sale By Owner" sign in the window of his business, suggesting that Microsoft might be a good candidate to purchase his company.

It was in news lately about the deal yahoo was trying with Google about Web advertising,but the talk failed and the only best option for Yahoo! now is MicroSoft
"I don't think that is a bad idea at all, at the right price whatever that price is. We're willing to sell the company," said Yang.

What Yahoo denied then was Microsoft offer of $33 per share and now Yahoo stock is hovering $14 . This shows when the company was trying to increase their revenue,how hard recession has hit it

If you have e-mail ids @yahoo.com like me, you should be now concerned about what is going to happen to our Yahoo!

Yahoo! Auctions are empty or say Yahoo have run out of Auctions and now Yahoo is ready to go in any rate.

As before Yahoo had its say for a value not Yahoo is ready for whatever value it gets.

Recession,is it hurting you? Not very sure yet but it is hurting big fish in pond, Yesterday it was Circuit City Closeout Sale and now Yahoo!

Yahoo Chat closes on December 21st 2011

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Playing Cards- Diamond, Spade, Club, Hearts history

2010-07-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

A playing card is a piece of specially prepared heavy paper, thin cardboard, or thin plastic, figured with distinguishing motifs and used as one of a set for playing card games. Playing cards are typically palm-sized for convenient handling.

A complete set of cards is called a pack or deck, and the subset of cards held at one time by a player during a game is commonly called a hand. A deck of cards may be used for playing a great variety of card games, some of which may also incorporate gambling. Because playing cards are both standardized and commonly available, they are often adapted for other uses, such as magic tricks, cartomancy, encryption, board games, or building a house of cards.

The front (or "face") of each card carries markings that distinguish it from the other cards in the deck and determine its use under the rules of the game being played. The back of each card is identical for all cards in any particular deck, and usually of a single color or formalized design. The back of playing cards is sometimes used for advertising. For most games, the cards are assembled into a deck, and their order is randomized by shuffling.

Best mutual fund SIPs to invest your money

2010-07-21T22:12:00.000-07:00

Investing on regular basis through the SIP route has given better returns in the long term compared to investing lumpsum amount in any mutual fund schemes.

Given in the table below are investments made in various schemes of mutual funds through SIP from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009.

We will compare their returns with non-SIP returns invested lumpsum amount in those schemes. The returns from each scheme are given below: Advantages of SIP

Investors don't need to time the market for their entry while investing. The investments get averaged out by investing through SIP on monthly or quarterly basis in MF schemes. It reduces the risk of investing when markets are volatile.

Investments early in life helps to get the benefit of compounding on the invested amount in the long term. So, through SIPs investors can start investing nominal amounts say Rs 100 or Rs 500 or Rs 1000 of his savings to get the benefits of compounding by investing in mutual funds.

Regular savings and investments are easy way to build a corpus compared to investing lumpsum amount in one go.

You can choose the option of auto-debit or ECS while filling the SIP form of any monthly / quarterly date or give post dated cheques for the amount you wish to invest in MF schemes.

Pepsi Truck Pushed Into Oncoming Traffic (Texas)

2010-05-31T00:55:00.000-07:00

10 Relaxation Tips for Busy People-By Melanie Winderlich

2010-03-05T10:10:00.000-08:00

Does this schedule seem familiar to you?

Walk the dog; get ready for work; see kids off to school; sit in traffic; go to work; impress supervisors; run errands before going home; prepare dinner; help with homework; walk dog; fall asleep on couch, and then do it again tomorrow.

Our days are crammed with activities and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. But no matter how busy you get, it remains important to pay attention to the connection between your mind and body. Without the proper relaxation techniques in place, stress can damage your health.

Stress Relief: Why You Should Care

What triggers stress for you may not be the same as what triggers it for your spouse or your friends, since sources of stress can vary from person to person. The problem is that regardless of the trigger, continuous stress can have a negative impact on health. Constant stress wears down many of the body's systems and affects important organs.

For example, the liver produces more glucose with the release of stress hormones —

bad news for busy people susceptible to type 2 diabetes, since the extra blood sugar may not be reabsorbed completely. The lungs may also start working overtime during a stressful period, which could be a potentially dangerous situation if you have asthma, emphysema, or another respiratory condition. Stress can even damage your immune system, opening the flood gates to infection and illness.

Stress doesn't discriminate against age, race, or profession. Your body and mind are always susceptible to the pressures of everyday life. And if you're constantly on the go and dealing with stress in an unhealthy manner by overeating, smoking, or drinking alcohol, these coping mechanisms will only end up worsening your overall health.

Stress Relief: The Relaxation Response

Here are 10 steps to channel a calmer you:

1. "The body has an inborn response that's opposite to the 'flight-or-fight response' — it's the relaxation response," says Herbert Benson, MD, director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. "There are scores of techniques that will bring forth this relaxation response.” Finding one that works best for you can be part of the fun.

The following 10 relaxation activities allow busy people to undo the trap of their own hectic schedules:
* meditation
* deep breathing
* walking
* laughter
* prayer
* yoga
* tai chi
* knitting or crocheting
* massage
* listening to soft music

2. “Repetition, which can include word, sound, prayer, or movement, and the disregard of other thoughts, breaks the train of everyday thinking," says Dr. Benson. As you’re exploring relaxing activities, sample those that use repetition.

3. To get into the relaxation habit, practice a repetitive exercise for 10 to 20 minutes, once or twice per day. That’s the dose it takes to counteract stress and bring about the relaxation response, says Benson.

4. Keep in mind that activity can bring stress relief. For example, tai chi combines the therapeutic results of meditation and deep breathing along with slow yet constant motion. Want to rev it up? Know that even the most intense exercise can clear your mind of other thoughts as you focus on it.

5. Be sure to choose the relaxation technique that seems most appealing and suits your comfort level. If you aren’t getting the same results from yoga as your best friend, try another type of stress relief.

6. Remember that relaxation doesn’t have to be so serious. Laughter is a great stress reliever, so try watching a favorite sit-com or a classic screwball comedy movie.

7. Still unsure of how to begin? Benson recommends just sitting quietly for about 20 minutes and relaxing all your muscles, starting with your feet. Roll your head, shrug your shoulders, sit at ease, breathe slowly, and silently say a word like "peace" or "calm." If other thoughts interrupt, just let them go and continue reflecting. "If you only think about words like 'peace' and 'calm,' you don't think about the stress of life — the brain is no longer focused on stressful thoughts," says Benson.

8. Many relaxation techniques can be performed at specific moments when you need to de-stress the most. For example, next time you’re stuck in a traffic jam, try listening to soft music and breathing deeply.

9. If you tend to work through your lunch hour, begin using part of it for a relaxation session; take a walk or do some knitting — the repetitive nature of that handicraft can be very soothing, plus you get a tangible “expression” of the activity when you finish each project.

10. No matter how busy you are, set aside time every day to develop a habit of stress relief, says Benson. Set an alarm if you have to &madash; just make the time to squeeze in some solid relaxation.

You can't avoid stress completely, but you can learn better ways to manage the intensity of stressful situations.

How to earn at YUWIE?

2009-12-30T13:54:00.000-08:00

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Aries January 2010

2009-12-28T16:05:00.000-08:00

Positive and lucky period, although low profile till the 13th January 2010.

14th January 2010 onwards career will shine and there would be support from govt. authorities and people in position of power.

January 2010 for Sun Sign Cancer

2009-12-28T15:56:00.000-08:00

Progress and happy period till 13th January 2010.

Work environment will remain exciting.

14th January 2010 onwards issues and ego in marital matters/partnership could come up.Opposition to your ideas can come up too.

Tennis Myth :Keep your eye on the ball

2009-12-13T21:23:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston - Garage sale

2009-12-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

Window Washing Tips and Tricks

2009-12-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

By: Steve Hanson

Window washing gives your customer's buildings that crystal clear image that can be seen inside and out. Before getting started, make sure you have the right equipment:
*Professional squeegee and applicator
*Window bucket
*Dish soap (yes, that's all you need)
*Microfiber cloths or chamois

Steps to washing windows:

1. Prepare your solution in the window bucket by adding a small amount of dish soap to cool water.

2. Dip applicator in bucket, wring out exess water, and then scrub the window.

3. Position squeegee in the upper left corner of the window. Let the squeegee glide down the glass quickly and smoothly.

4. Dry the squeegee rubber after each stroke.

5. To make the next pass, ensure the dry side of the squeegee overlaps the dry side of the window by about 1 or 2 inches. Continue that motion for the width of the window.

6. Use microfiber cloth or chamois to wipe the edges and frames.

7. Move on to the next window.

Article Source: The Janitorial Store

50 Things to do During Finals Exams

2009-12-08T11:40:00.000-08:00

1. Bring a pillow. Fall asleep (or pretend to) until the last 15 minutes. Wake up, say ``oh geez, better get cracking'' and do some gibberish work.

2. Get a copy of the exam, run out screaming ``Andre, Andre, I've got the secret documents!!''

3. If it is a math/science exam, answer in essay form. If it is long answer/essay form, answer with numbers and symbols. Be creative. Use the surface integral symbol.

4. Make paper airplanes out of the exam. Aim them at the instructor's left nostril.

5. Talk the entire way through the exam. Read questions aloud, debate your answers with yourself out loud. If asked to stop, yell out, ``I'm SOOO sure you can hear me thinking.'' Then start talking about what a jerk the instructor is.

6. Bring cheerleaders.

7. Walk in, get the exam, sit down. About five minutes into it, loudly say to the instructor, ``I don't understand ANY of this. I've been to every lecture all semester long! What's the deal? And who the hell are you? Where's the regular guy?''

8. Bring a Game Boy. Play with the volume at max level.

9. On the answer sheet find a new, interesting way to refuse to answer every question. For example: I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that it conflicts with my religious beliefs. Be creative.

10. Bring pets.

11. Run into the exam room looking about frantically. Breathe a sigh of relief. Go to the instructor, say ``They've found me, I have to leave the country'' and run off.

12. Fifteen minutes into the exam, stand up, rip up all the papers into very small pieces, throw them into the air and yell out ``Merry Christmas.'' If you're really daring, ask for another copy of the exam. Say you lost the first one. Repeat the process every fifteen minutes.

13. Do the exam with crayons, paint, or fluorescent markers.

14. Come into the exam wearing slippers, a bathrobe, a towel on your head, and nothing else.

15. Come down with a BAD case of Turet's Syndrome during the exam. Be as vulgar as possible.

16. Do the entire exam in another language. If you don't know one, make one up. For math/science exams, try using Roman numerals.

17. Bring things to throw at the instructor when he's not looking. Blame it on the person nearest you.

18. As soon as the instructor hands you the exam, eat it.

19. Walk into the exam with an entourage. Claim you are going to be taping your next video during the exam. Try to get the instructor to let them stay, be persuasive. Tell the instructor to expect a percentage of the profits if they are allowed to stay.

20. Every five minutes, stand up, collect all your things, move to another seat, continue with the exam.

21. Turn in the exam approximately 30 minutes into it. As you walk out, start commenting on how easy it was.

22. Do the entire exam as if it was multiple choice and true/false. If it is a multiple choice exam, spell out interesting things (DCCAB, BABE, etc.)

23. Bring a black marker. Return the exam with all questions and answers completely blacked out.

24. Get the exam. Twenty minutes into it, throw your papers down violently, scream out ``F**k this!'' and walk out triumphantly.

25. Arrange a protest before the exam starts (e.g. Threaten the instructor that whether or not everyone's done, they are all leaving after one hour to get drunk.)

26. Show up completely drunk. (Completely drunk means that at some point during the exam, you should start crying for mommy.)

27. Every now and then, clap twice rapidly. If the instructor asks why, tell him in a very derogatory tone, ``The light bulb that goes on above my head when I get an idea is hooked up to a clapper. DUH!''

28. Comment on how sexy the instructor is looking that day.

29. Come to the exam wearing a black cloak. After about 30 minutes, put on a white mask and start yelling ``I'm here, the phantom of the opera'' until they drag you away.

30. Go to an exam for a class you have no clue about, where you know the class is very small, and the instructor would recognize you if you belonged. Claim that you have been to every lecture. Fight for you right to take the exam.

31. Bring a water pistol with you. 'Nuff said.

32. Try to get people in the room to do the wave.

33. From the moment the exam begins, hum the theme to Jeopardy. Ignore the instructor's requests for you to stop. When they finally get you to leave one way or another, begin whistling the theme to the Bridge on the River Kwai.

34. Start a brawl in the middle of the exam.

35. If the exam is math/science related, make up the longest proofs you could possibly think of. Get pi and imaginary numbers into most equations. If it is a written exam, relate everything to your own life story.

36. Come in wearing a full knight's outfit, complete with sword and shield.

37. Bring a friend to give you a back massage the entire way through the exam. Insist this person is needed, because you have bad circulation.

38. Bring cheat sheets FOR ANOTHER CLASS (make sure this is obvious. . . like history notes for a calculus exam. . . otherwise your're not just failing, you're getting kicked out too) and staple them to the exam, with the comment ``Please use the attached notes for references as you see fit.''

39. When you walk in, complain about the heat. Strip.

40. After you get the exam, call the instructor over, point to any question, ask for the answer. Try to work it out of him.

41. One word: Wrestlemania.

42. Bring balloons, blow them up, start throwing them around like they do before concerts start.

43. Do the exam on your laptop. Make sure the simulated keyboard noises are on.

44. Play frisbee with a friend on the other side of the room.

45. Bring some large, cumbersome, ugly idol. Put it right next to you. Pray to it often. Consider a small sacrifice.

46. Get deliveries of candy, flowers, balloons, telegrams, etc. sent to you every few minutes throughout the exam.

47. During the exam, take apart everything around you. Start with your calculator, move on to your desk, your chair, anything you can reach.

48. Complete the exam with everything you write being backwards at a 90 degree angle.

49. Bring a musical instrument with you, play various tunes. If you are asked to stop, say ``it helps me think.'' Bring a copy of the Student Handbook with you, challenging the instructor to find the section on musical instruments during finals. Don't forget to use the phrase ``Told you so.''

50. Answer the exam with the ``Top Ten Reasons Why Professor Sussman Sucks.''

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2009-11-13T14:25:00.000-08:00

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Food fight: Burger King franchisees sue chain

2009-11-13T11:09:00.000-08:00

Burger King franchisees sued the hamburger company this week over its $1 double cheeseburger promotion, saying they're losing money on the deal and the company can't set maximum menu prices.

The National Franchise Association, a group that represents more than 80 percent of Burger King's U.S. franchise owners, said the $1 promotion forces restaurant owners to sell the quarter-pound burger with at least a 10-cent loss.

While costs vary by location, the $1 double cheeseburger typically costs franchisees at least $1.10, said Dan Fitzpatrick, a Burger King franchisee from South Bend, Ind. who is a spokesman for the association. That includes about 55 cents for the cost of the meat, bun, cheese and toppings. The remainder typically covers expenses such as rent, royalties and worker wages.

"New math, or old math, the math just doesn't work," Fitzpatrick said.

After testing the $1 deal in markets across the country, the discounted burger went on sale nationwide last month even though franchise owners, who operate 90 percent of the company's 12,000 locations, twice rejected the product because of its expense.

"The current management team has disregarded rights that Burger King franchisees have always had," Pennsylvania franchise owner Steve Lewis said in a statement.

Denise Wilson, a spokeswoman for the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, said the Miami restaurant company believes the litigation is "without merit," particularly after an earlier appeals court ruling this year showing the company had a right to require franchise owners to participate in its value menu promotions.

Restaurants, especially fast-food chains, have been slashing menu prices because of the poor economy. Executives hope the deeply discounted deals will bring in diners who are spending less when they eat out, or opting to stay home altogether.

When the $1 double cheeseburger was announced this fall, analyst said it could increase restaurant visits by as much as 20 percent. But despite that boost, a Deutsche Bank analyst said as much as half of the gain recorded from increased traffic could be lost because customers were spending less when they ordered food.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Southern Florida.

Burger King shares fell 18 cents, or 1 percent, to close at $17.12 Thursday.

Sources: Click for Yahoo Finance

DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?

2009-11-13T09:35:00.000-08:00

During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, 'How do I know if I married the right person?'

I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, 'It depends. Is that your husband?'

In all seriousness, she answered 'How do you know?'

Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind.

Here's the answer.

EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse / partner .

You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies (unconventional behavior/habit).

Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience.

You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called 'falling' in love... Because it's happening TO YOU.

People in love sometimes say, 'I was swept of my feet.' Think about the imagery of that __expression.

It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.

Falling in love is easy.

It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage,the euphoria (excitement) of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship.