Science has come long way

Hi Mumbaites,
 I am really so awed by the accuracy of Meteorological dept.. they predicted one month back that, the 3rd and 4th week of July would witness heavy rains and high tides in about 100 years in mumbai and it proved so right.. every thing they had expressed came true.. i was just following it closely and am happy to see the progress of science..

 Are you folks going near beaches to see the high tides ?

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/slideshow/4817045.cms?imw=460

At Hyderabad, rains is playing hide and seek irrespective of govt trying some schemes of cloud seeding..  hope rain gods would bless hyderabad too..

Regards,
Rajesh

A good quote..

Hi Folks,
 I liked this statement on the Vivekananda site and wished to share..

"Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs riots there, undigested all your life. We must have life-building, man-making, character-making, assimilation of ideas."

Vivekananda Kendra
http://www.vkendra.org/

Regards,
Rajesh

I always loved MJ and still love him for his songs, dance and all the good he did to the society although he had a lot of inferiority complexes in him. I feel deeply pained to read this article and wish that no one resorts to such painful lifestyle.

Source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20090629/906/ten-no-food-just-pills-in-jacko-s-ravage.html

No food, just pills in Jacko's ravaged frame at time of death

Mon, Jun 29 11:20 AM

London, June 29 (ANI): Leaked autopsy details suggest that Michael Jackson was a virtual skeleton with only pills in his stomach, while his body was riddled with needle wounds and surgery scars at the time of his death.

Experts reportedly found the singer's hips, thighs, and shoulders bore needle punctures, stemming from alleged injections of narcotic painkillers, given three times a day for years.

A mass of surgery scars was also apparently spotted due to at least 13 cosmetic operations, while investigating the cause of King of Pop's shock death in Los Angeles on June 25.

The autopsy purportedly showed the 'Thriller' hitmaker, once hailed for his fitness, was "severely emaciated" 8st 1oz due to his assumed consumption of just one meagre meal a day.

The 5ft 10in star was also said to have virtually lost all his hair, and was discovered sporting a wig when he died. he 50-year-old bared broken ribs caused from CPR while four needle wounds were also found above or near his heart, according to reports.

The autopsy also reportedly showed yet to be explained bruising on Jackson's knees and on the fronts of both shins, along with cuts on his back.

Further damage was thought to have been brought on by oxygen masks and tubing inserted during failed resuscitation bids.

"Michael's family and fans will be horrified when they realise the appalling state he was in," British tabloid The Sun quoted a source close to Jackson as saying.

"He was skin and bone, his hair had fallen out and had been eating nothing but pills when he died.

Injection marks all over his body and the disfigurement caused by years of plastic surgery show he'd been in terminal decline for years.

"His doctors and the hangers-on stood by as he self-destructed. Somebody is going to have to pay," the source added.

Jackson's family has demanded a second autopsy, which was reportedly carried out at a secret location after foul play was ruled out in the first one. (ANI)

Meeting Rules

Some can be writer's view so ignore.. But most of it could be true.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/corporate/when-usa-do-americans-do-175

Here are a few rules to keep in mind if you want to ensure that meetings with overseas clients turn out smooth.

UK
* Do: While writing letters or e-mails, address people using their designations. It is common practice to use full titles, even if the recipients would ordinarily be on first-name terms. Therefore: 'Mr Chairman', 'the Managing Director thinks', and so on.

* Don't: Address people by their first names when you meet them. The British are more friendly than they are credited to be. More often than not, they will spontaneously request you to address them by their first names. But it's always wiser to wait for them to say so.

USA
* Do: Initiating conversations at a meeting is considered acceptable and sometimes even polite. Make it a point to arrive 10 or 15 minutes early, and interact with people who work with you. If you arrive early for a meeting, introduce yourself to the other participants. You will be perceived as a friendly person.

* Don't: Gift giving is discouraged, or at best practised in a very limited manner, by many US companies. A gracious written note is always appropriate, and acceptable. An invitation for a meal, or a modest gift, is usually acceptable.

SOUTH EAST ASIA
* Do: When sitting down for a business meeting in Asia, remember the seating arrangement is determined by the status of the participants. This is decided in advance by the host, or in a meeting, by the senior most participant. Do not sit anywhere you feel like. You will be directed to an appropriate seat.

* Don't: Taking notes during a meeting will show you are interested in the proceedings. However, never write anyone's name in red ink (even your own), as it is considered inauspicious. Make it a point to carry a black, or a blue pen.

Regards,
Rajesh KVP

India Year: 2006-2030 (Estimated GDP growth of 6.4%) highest in the world..

Source:
http://www.hart-isee.com/index.php?page=world-population-gdp-growth

India to be the top nation in the world w.r.t GDP during 2006-2030 [Ofcourse the
recession can make things different too]. have a look at the charts in the link.

India Year: 2006-2030 (GDP growth of 6.4%) highest in the world..

even in these times of extreme job loss and bad economy we could still see India
hit that predicted figure and beyond, 6.7% for 2008.

Something to be proud of, Hats off to our prev-finance ministers,
Manmohan-Chidambaram duo who made this happen.

Be proud to be an Indian !

bye
Rajesh

Good Article - What makes India tick, and will it last?

Source:
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/big-story/what-makes-india-tick-and-will-it-last-450

It was the collapse of a series of big commercial banks in the United States
that triggered the economic turbulence which has now enveloped the whole world.
The economies of Europe, Japan and South Korea tottered forcing the respective
governments to intervene in a big way to prevent a collapse. The crisis has
created an unprecedented loss of jobs everywhere, may be for the first time
since the Great Depression of 1929.

Developing countries such as India, China and Brazil could not entirely isolate
themselves from the destructive impact of the events taking place in the West.
But things did not go so bad for them either.

In September-October 2008, when the cascading effects of financial crisis in the
US began touching the Indian shores, economic experts predicted a doomsday
scenario. Corporate houses started adopting a defensive policy intended to
sustain and conserve their businesses.

However, when the final GDP growth figure (6.7 per cent) for the financial year
2008-09 was announced recently, it came as a pleasant surprise. India had
clearly shown its resilience in a negative global environment.

As the Indian economy started looking up, it also triggered positive sentiment
in the stock market with the Sensex crossing the 15,000-mark and Nifty hovering
around the 5,000 mark.

What is behind the pleasant growth numbers in a collapsing world? A closer look
reveals that an untapped large domestic consumer base, a conservative banking
system with robust regulatory mechanism and a lesser integration of the national
economy with that of the rest of world shielded India from the fate that befell
the US, Europe and Japan. Experts say, however, that the worst is not yet over
and the country needs to be cautious throughout this financial year (2009-10).
They are, however, pleased about the eventual growth numbers for 2008-09 which
no one expected.

Diabetes : How Do I Know If I Have It ?

Diabetes: How Do I Know If I Have It?

Q: What is diabetes?
A: Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn't make enough of a hormone called insulin, or if your body doesn't use insulin the right way. If left untreated, it may result in blindness, heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and amputations. Only half of the people who have diabetes have been diagnosed, because in the early stages of diabetes there are few symptoms, or the symptoms may be the same as symptoms of other health conditions.

Q: What are the symptoms of diabetes?
A: Early symptoms of diabetes may include the following:

Extreme thirst
Extreme hunger
Frequent urination
Sores or bruises that heal slowly
Dry, itchy skin
Unexplained weight loss
Blurry vision that changes from day to day
Unusual tiredness or drowsiness
Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
Frequent or recurring skin, gum, bladder or vaginal yeast infections
If you are regularly experiencing 1 or more of these symptoms, call your family doctor right away.

Q: Who is at risk for diabetes?
A: The early stages of diabetes have very few symptoms, so you may not know you have the disease. But damage may already be happening to your eyes, your kidneys and your cardiovascular system even before you notice symptoms. You are at risk for having diabetes if:
You're older than 45 years of age
You're overweight
You don't exercise regularly
Your parent, brother or sister has diabetes
You gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds or you had gestational diabetes while you were pregnant
You're African American, Hispanic American/Latino, Native American, Asian American or Pacific Islander
If you have 1 or more of these risk factors, your doctor may want you to be tested for diabetes. You might also be tested at a younger age and more often if you have risk factors. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing diabetes and about a plan for regular testing.

Q: How will I be tested for diabetes?
A: Testing (also called "screening") is usually done with a fasting blood test. You'll be tested in the morning, so you shouldn't eat anything after dinner the night before. A normal blood sugar test result is below 110 mg per dL. A test result higher than 125 mg per dL suggests diabetes. However, you should have 2 tests that are higher than 125 mg per dL, on 2 different days, before a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Test results from 110 mg per dL to 125 mg per dL suggest that you have a higher risk of diabetes.

Q: Why is it important for diabetes to be diagnosed early?
A: Many people have diabetes for about 5 years before they show symptoms . By that time, some people already have eye, kidney, gum or nerve damage caused by diabetes. There's no cure for diabetes, but there are ways for you to stay healthy and reduce the risk of complications. If you exercise, watch your diet, control your weight and take the medicine your doctor may prescribe, you can make a big difference in reducing or preventing the damage that diabetes can do. The earlier you know you have diabetes, the sooner you can make these important lifestyle changes.

Q: Where can I get more information about diabetes?
A: Your family doctor can tell you how often you should be screened for diabetes. He or she can give you advice about diet and exercise, and tell you if you have the disease.

Source: http://familydoctor.org/

Tips to reduce Obesity

Enjoy losing unwanted weight in a healthy way..

http://www.ayurhelp.com/obesity/obesity_tips.htm

Swami Vivekananda- Golden Words. Please read it.

Swami Vivekananda- Golden Words. Please read it.   When I Asked God for Strength He Gave Me Difficult Situations to Face When I Asked God for Brain & Brown He Gave Me Puzzles in Life to Solve When I Asked God for Happiness He Showed Me Some Unhappy People When I Asked God for Wealth He Showed Me How to Work Hard When I Asked God for Favors He Showed Me Opportunities to Work Hard When I Asked God for Peace He Showed Me How to Help Others God Gave Me Nothing I Wanted He Gave Me Everything I Needed - Swami Vivekananda

How To Keep Morale High When Business Is Down

Source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/240/20081021/1302/tbs-5561595.html   Tue, Oct 21 05:30 PM Adriana Loeff, Forbes.com As venerable financial institutions collapse, tens of thousands are laid off and bonuses are slashed, managers on Wall Street face yet another challenge: how to inspire the shell-shocked workers still on the job. "What really motivates employees is not money or position," says Jon Katzenbach, author of half a dozen books on the topic and one of the founders of Katzenbach Partners, a management consulting firm. "What motivates employees is how they feel about the work itself." Wall Street may be home to the alpha male, but the biggest mistake many financial firms make, he argues, is to base their entire system on bonuses and promotions. When crisis hits, money is short and new opportunities scarce, managers simply can't motivate their employees. "You'll find that the finest firms in the industry, the 'Goldman Sachses' of the world, go beyond that." Katzenbach says. In the early days of the financial crisis, Subha Barry, global head of diversity and inclusion at Merrill Lynch, commissioned a study of employee motivation in financial services along with with counterparts at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Moody's. Carried out by the Center for Work-Life Policy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett Associates, the study found senior executives in the financial sector were "angry, anxious and deeply stressed."   "I am grinding my teeth so badly that I'm developing cracks," said one banker. The study found that employees' loyalty, engagement and trust have plummeted in the past year. More than three in five participants said that they were considering quitting their jobs, and one in four were actively looking for another one. To keep staff--and to keep them committed--in times of great stress, "you need to start with something as simple as more effective communication," says Barry. Hold town hall meetings with senior managers. Organize team briefings to inform everybody of the latest news. That way you keep everyone together and prevent employees from finding out about their future through the media. Massive layoffs make those who kept their jobs feel insecure. A manager can deal with this is by stressing that more work means more job security--companies rely more on their remaining employees, says Kerri T. Perez, a member of the Employee Relations Special Expertise Panel at the Society for Human Resource Management. Managers should also show that they are there to stay, says Perez. "Most of the times, when a company has a problem in a downturn, people are afraid that the person they report to or the leader in their area is going to leave them. It's just human nature." During this financial meltdown, workers have had less sleep, more anxiety and shown a wide range of physical and psychological problems: ulcers, memory loss, high blood pressure, fertility complications and depression. Mangers have to counter this sentiment expressed by one study participant: "It seems pointless to overcommit to work since the company does not seem to commit to its employees." One option is to exercise flexibility. Take the team out to lunch, a drink after work or a workout in the park. That helps strengthen bonds inside the office and motivate employees. Be "more considerate about people wanting to take time out to go to the gym," adds Barry. "Working out is a great way of relieving the stress." This is especially true since many employees in the financial sector have reported turning to caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, food, painkillers and sleeping pills to cope with the stress. Some managers also suggest organizing "Fast Fridays" (employees rotate to take half the day off) or offer mini-sabbaticals of less than six months. If a company is going to lay off employees, it should act fast, says Katzenbach. "Until it's done, everybody is insecure, and as long as everybody is insecure, that's all they're going to be worried about." It is difficult for them to focus on anything else and motivation is jeopardized, he says. For this reason, how you treat employees who are leaving the company and how you help them find alternative employment are crucial. Keep in touch with those who leave though an alumni organization or a talent bank with work opportunities. For those losing their jobs, chances to rebound or find another one may shrink. For survivors, crisis is opportunity. Senior ranks are trimmed during reductions. That may open opportunities for employees to climb the ladder. Managers can also help workers learn from the turmoil and be better prepared to face new challenges. "In the 20 years I've been in different businesses, when people make it through the crises they're stronger and they're better," says Perez. "And they end up doing something that they're much happier at."

The Key to Charisma

There is a close association between personal charisma and success in life. Probably 85 percent of your success and happiness will come from your relationships and interactions with others. The more positively others respond to you, the easier it will be for you to get the things you want.

The Law of Attraction
In essence, when we discuss charisma, we are talking about the law of attraction. This law has been stated in many different ways down through the centuries, but it basically says that you inevitably attract into your life the people and circumstances that harmonize with your dominant thoughts.

You Are A Living Magnet
In a sense, you are a living magnet, and you are constantly radiating thought waves, like a radio station radiates sound waves, that are picked up by other people. Your thoughts, intensified by your emotions, as radio waves are intensified by electric impulses, go out from you and are picked up by anyone who is tuned in to a similar wavelength. You then attract into your life people, ideas, opportunities, resources, circumstances and anything else that is consistent with your dominant frame of mind.

The law of attraction also explains how you can build up your levels of charisma so that you can have a greater and more positive impact on the people whose cooperation, support and affection you desire.


Perception is Everything
The critical thing to remember about charisma is that it is largely based on perception. It is based on what people think about you. It is not so much reality as it is what people perceive you to be. For example, one person can create charisma in another person by speaking in glowing terms about that person to a third party. If you believe that you are about to meet an outstanding and important person, that person will tend to have charisma for you.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta
One of the most charismatic people in the world was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. In a physical sense, she was a quiet, elderly, frail woman in poor health, and she wore a modest nun's habit. She might have been ignored by a person passing her on the street, were it not for the tremendous charisma she developed and for the fact that her appearance was so well-known to so many people as a result.

How Would You Feel?
If someone told you that he was going to introduce you to a brilliant, self-made millionaire who was very quiet and unassuming about his success, you would almost naturally imbue that person with charisma, and in his presence, you would not act the same as you would if you had been told nothing at all. Charisma begins largely in the mind of the beholder.

Lasting charisma depends more upon the person you really are than upon just the things you do.

Continually look for ways to improve other's perceptions of you so that you can be more influential with them. Be a living magnet.

Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action.

First, be clear about the messages you are sending and the perceptions you are creating in others. Are these perceptions consistent with the impressions you want to make?

Second, see yourself and imagine yourself every day as an important powerful and charming person. Treat others as you would if you were already strong, famous and influential.

Fake it until you make it!

Successful Marriages

An interesting article posted on the website
http://marriage.lifetips.com/cat/11054/dos-and-don-ts/

exercepts as below..

Successful Marriages

Research suggests that successful marriages have the following six
components: appreciation and affection, commitment, positive communication,
time together, spiritual well-being, and the ability to cope with stress
and crisis.

Learning Patience
Patience is a virtue! Patience helps marriages. Often in our busy society
we rush and rush to get things done. In marriages we often act the same way
society does, we rush and rush until life is no fun [taking a line from
Alabama´s song]. The best place to slow down is in marriage. This may
require some patience due to the pace our society pushes us. But I
recommend that we take time for talking, take time for sex, take time for
an evening out, and take time to show your love. This isn´t really patience
it is common sense.

Discussing what you don´t understand
If you don´t understand or like what your partner is doing, ask about it
and why he or she is doing it. And vice versa. Explore. Talk. Don´t assume.

Giving Your Spouse a Compliment
Brag about your spouse to others, especially when they´re in ear shot. It
will boost your spouse´s ego & they will want to continue making you happy
& proud of them. Also, the other people will have more respect for them
since you do too.

Honesty and Trust in Marriage
Honesty and trust are the foundation of a good marriage. If you don´t have
trust, you can´t have love. This is the one place in your life, at least,
that you should always be open and honest.

Pains of Pornography
Pornography has become a big part of our society. More and more marriages
are impacted by it. Many women have told me how pornography has impacted
their marriage. In many instances, the women have been uncomfortable with
their spouses use of pornography. I suggest pornography has a high
likelihood of negatively impacting a marriage. I have found that many
couples struggle with this issue. I have never heard a couple say that
pornography has helped their marriage. Based on the negative feedback I
have received, I have come to believe that marriages will be more positive
if pornography can be eliminated from a marriage.

Show your love
Don´t only tell your partner that you love them, but show it every day.
Love is shown through little gestures such as holding hands, kissing on the
porch, complimenting your spouse in public. Such acts show your love.

Make a normal day a special holiday
Stimulate your marriage by creating a special holiday. This day can be once
a month, or once a year. But make it your holiday. Celebrate your marriage
on a day that isn´t unique to anyone else but you. This day shouldn´t be
your anniversary either.

The Compromise
Marriage is a compromise. Be ready to compromise some of your wants for the
sake of your partner`s wants.

Sending double messages
A double message is a message that has two meanings that contradict each
other. For example, if you are mad at your spouse and they ask if you are
mad at them and your response is in a rough voice, "NO". Your actions speak
louder than your words. Double messages are hard to interpret and can hurt
the marital relationship.

Being The Right Person
A wise man once said, "Marriage is not so much finding the right person as
it is being the right person." If everyone would take this saying and make
it a part of their life we would have better marriages and a better
society.

5 Dos
Below is a list of five things to help your marriage.

A) Create time just to be with your spouse
B) Listen without criticizing
C) Ask for ideas on how you can make your marriage better
D) Be willing to do the things you want your spouse to do
E) Smile often

5 Don'ts
Below is a list of five things that can hurt your marriage.

A) Avoid resolving problems
B) Hide your emotions and true feelings from your spouse
C) Criticize your spouse
D) Lie
E) Avoid creating fun memories together

A Fun Date Idea
If you would like to have a fun date. Sit down and write 10 things that you
like about your spouse. Then go out to dinner and share those ten things
with each other over dinner. Then give your copy to your spouse for them to
keep and read when things are not going so well.

Smiling
One of the best ways to value your partner is to show them by smiling at
them and letting them know that they are of great value to you. Both men
and women like it when their spouse smiles at them and tells them they love
them. Further, look your spouse in the eyes and let them know they are the
best.

The Greatest Gift
While most of us spend lots of money during the holidays and on our
anniversaries(Christmas, Valentines Day), seldom do we consider what gift
would really make a difference in our marriage. My suggestion is to give
ourselves. How?

1) Show love in ways your spouse needs you to
2) Be happy
3) Give without expectation of return
4) Find ways to make your spouse feel special

Remember the greatest gift you give will always take time and will include
love.

Adding Some Spice to Your Married Life
Variety is the spice of life. I feel that marriages become complacent. Both
parties feel that the chase is over,and once the marriage takes place,they
no longer need to try as hard. Each person takes the other for granted.
This happens with couples that experienced great relationships while
dating. You often see couples split up,then get back together again. It´s
the old you never miss the water til the well runs dry syndrome.
I think the marriage vow starts us off on the wrong foot with til death do
us part. It should be that I will stay with you,as long as you keep
improving,and our marriage continues to grow. No employer says that you
have your job forever,as you would not be motivated to perform well. What
motivates a married couple that feels that someone is stuck with them til
death. Prepare for everyday as your first date, anticipate that if your
lucky, you may have a sexual encounter. We always feel that the other party
will be available to take care of our needs.

How can you add spice to your marriage today? I bet you know just think
about it.

A Few NOTS That Can Tie Up Your Marriage
There are numerous habits that can hurt marriages:
A) Taking your partner for granted.

B) Not being there when they need you. Thus oh!he or she can wait, or it is
not so important.

C) Not listening. Start paying attention to comments made. Listen to what
the partner has to say and be compassionate.

D) Not sharing: many partners keep to themselves, they do not tell their
mates what bothers them, problems at work, school and so forth.

E) Not spending time together: many partners do not do things together,
they think the other may not be interested or will not participate because
he/she does not care.

If patners do the above a lot will be resolved for a healthy and
sustainable mariage.

Marriage & Friendship
Marry your best friend. He/she knows all the ins and outs of your life and
accepts you anyway. What better person to spend the rest of your life with
than some one who understands you. Always look for that friendship quality
in the person and then let nature take its course. I married my best friend
(26) years ago, we have taken licking but we are still going strong.

How to Destroy Your Marriage
While most people don´t set out to destroy their marriage, many of these
same people don´t realize how easy it can be. While this tip is a little
"tongue in cheek" think how many things on the list below fit with the
people you know who have divorced.

TIPS FOR DESTROYING YOUR MARRIAGE

1) Have an affair--one sure fire way to get your spouse off your back is to
have an affair. This not only destroys their trust in you, it also hinders
their ability to trust others.

2) Become verbally abusive-- One way to get everything you want in marriage
is to criticize your spouse as much as you can. If you are really good you
can act kind in public towards her/him and like a big jerk in private. This
takes talent, but after lots of practice no one will believe your spouse
when they say your are verbally abusive.

3) View pornography--Turn to pornography as a way of satisfying yourself.
With internet making pornography so accessable forget your spouse. Who
needs a companion who is real and loving anyway.

4) Work long hours--If the first three do not ruin your marriage, start
working long hours. If you leave early enough and don´t come home until the
children are in bed and/or your spouse is exhausted you can clearly show
your spouse that they don´t matter to you.

Good luck to you--These are just a few of the ways that you can destroy
your marriage. If you want more ideas on how to destroy your marriage--just
look around you people are doing it all the time.

Find Consensus in your roles
Couples that agree on their roles succeed in marriage. Marital satisfaction
increases if the roles aren´t set in stone throughout the marriage. Couples
who agree to be flexible and take the needs of their spouse into
consideration find more satisfaction in the marriage.

Learning to express your anger
Every couple needs to trace the source of behaviors and attitudes, many of
which turn out to have been handed down through their families of origin.
Much unhappiness in relationships can be traced to the fact that one
partner learned as a family rule never to express anger, or even perhaps
happiness. Many people grow up learning to subjugate their own needs and
feelings to those of others. Still the feelings influence present
relationships, and until they can be brought into awareness and spoken, it
is very difficult to improve current relationships.

Day to Day Living
In the day to day living in marriage, we are often least polite to the ones
who need and deserve it most. Thank each other for the things you do,
praise each other and never forget to say I´m sorry. These may sound like
trivial things, but lack of them has broken many a marriage.

good marriage tip
trust, trust, trust..if she says she feels like this way, she does, it´s
not your fault, same goes for you..feelings are neither right nor wrong and
trust each other in feelings as well as the relationship,(my hubby looks
but i don´t get jealous,he comes home to me) jealousy gets you no where.

Avoiding Psychological Games
When one person in a conflict seeks to inflict a loss on the other--to
establish a "winner" and a "loser"--the couple has entered a pattern of
interaction that may be considered a psychological game. These games keep
couples from becoming closer and prevent the resolution any problems.

  A Gift To Remember
Some gifts simply last longer than others. Sometimes we think that it is
the tie or tool set that we give to dad that he remembers. In reality the
best gifts that we give aren´t necessary material gifts they are gifts from
the heart. Listed below is a short list of gifts that you can give to your
loved one that can last a lifetime.

1) A letter apologizing for the things you did that may have hurt your
loved one.

2) A poem written to your loved one expressing your love for them.

3) A picture book of your most favorite memories with them.

4) A gift or present that they wanted as a child but never received.

5) Spending a whole day with them instead of just one or two hours.

This is just a short list--If you have some other ideas that have been
helpful to you and your loved one please email me and I will include them
on this site.

  Understanding the Value of Your Spouse
Unfortunately, many people don´t recognize the value of their spouse until
it it too late. It is easy to slip into the comfortable stage of
relationships where we take each other for granted. One way to avoid this
mistake is to take time each day to think about how your spouse benefits
you. Then share your thoughts with your spouse. Let them know how much they
mean to you.

What is Right ?

Try this!

A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track.
The train is coming, and you are just beside the track interchange. You can make the train change its course to the disused track and save most of the kids. However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make................

 
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Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. You might think the same way, I guess. Exactly, I thought the same way initially because to save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally. But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?
Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who chose to play where the danger was. This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community, in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are. The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him.
The great critic Leo Velski Julian who told the story said he would not try to change the course of the train because he believed that the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens. If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track! Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe. If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids.
While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be   made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.

"Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right."
Everybody makes mistakes; that's why they put erasers on pencils.

90/10 principle

90/10 principle

It means 10 % of life is made up of what happens to you; 90% of life is
decided by you how you react.

Example
You are eating breakfast with ur family
Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto ur business shirt.
(You have no control over what has happened. What happens next will be
determined by how you react).
You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over
She breaks down in tears.
After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing
the cup too close to the edge of table.
A short verbal battle follows..
you storm upstairs and change ur shirt.
Back downstairs, you find daughter has been too busy crying to finish
breakfast and get ready for school.
She misses the bus.
You rush to the car and drive the daughter to school.Your daughter runs
into the building without saying goodbye.
After arriving late at the office, work seems to get worse and worse
You look forward to coming home. When you arrive home, you find a small
wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter. why ? Because of
the reaction that morning.

You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in
those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.

Apply the 90/10 principle. It will change your life, atleast the way you
react to situations.

Eleven Ways to Minimize Your Speaking Nerves

Eleven Ways to Minimize Your Speaking Nerves

A good article on managing Nervousness from this site..

http://www.mikekerr.com/pics/ManagingNerves.pdf

1. Remind Yourself That It's NORMAL to Be Nervous Don't beat yourself out because you're nervous, this will only serve tomake you more nervous and stressed out. Remind yourself that most people list public speaking as a top fear, and that 89% of Canadians in a survey said they were afraid of public speaking. So relax – you're not alone if you're nervous, in fact, you are in good company that includes some very famous celebrities, actors and professional speakers. Use this fact to remind yourself that virtually everyone in the audience is on your side as a presenter (even if they disagree with your message!) and that they only want to hear what you have to say about the topic your speaking on. They key then, is not eliminating your fear altogether, but harnessing in that nervous energy and making it work for you, rather than against you.

2. Plan, Plan, Plan and Practice, Practice, Practice According to research, practicing a talk can reduce up to 75% of your nerves and contributes up to 90% of your ultimate success as a presenter It is especially important to practice and memorize your introduction: If you "nail" your opening and build an instant and confident rapport with the audience, your nerves should be reduced substantially. And, contrary to popular belief, practicing does not take away from your ability to be relaxed, natural and spontaneous, in fact, it is just the opposite. The more you practice and gain a command of your material, the more at ease you will be, so the more natural and spontaneous you'll come across because you won't be so focused on just surviving your presentation!

3. Visualize Your Performance Beforehand Athletes and performers do it because it works and has been proven to enhance performance. If at all possible, check out the room you'll be speaking in beforehand so you feel more comfortable in the space and can visualize yourself in the actual setting you'll be speaking in.

4. Reprogram Your Brain It's not the audience that is freaking you out: it's what your brain is telling you about the audience and the talk you need to deliver. "What if they hate me?" "What if I forget something?" "What if someone in the audience knows more than I do about this topic?" Train your brain: Reprogram it with more positive messages about your talk. This isn't just hocus pocus, this has been proven to work! So instead, tell yourself: "I'm just going to do the best I can do, and that's all I can do." "I'm just going to have with this." "There's a reason they want, and need, to hear me speak." "I'm going to be in control of my presentation, not the other way around!"

5. Get to Know the Audience Beforehand If there is time and the opportunity, chat up the audience beforehand – introduce yourself or ask them questions related to your talk. This will accomplish three things, all which will help reduce your nerves: > It will help you to get to know who's in your audience so you can possibly adapt your material or add examples based on what you've learned about who's there > It helps your build a rapport before you have even begun to speak > It helps to remind you that that "scary audience" is actually made up of (usually!) friendly, smiling folks who are truly on your side

6. Prepare for Possible Pitfalls A lot of our nerves and fears are based on imagined problems in our talk. So the more you can assure yourself that your have thought about, and indeed, planned for most conceivable problems, the less nervous you should feel. Have cheat notes available in case you lose your place Know your material inside and out Have back up audio visual support, including spare bulbs and batteries Prepare funny recovery lines ("oops, my train of thought just derailed") Remove/alter potential tongue twisters

7. Eat Properly Beforehand Avoid milk, cream, coffee, alcohol; and avoid eating too much. Eat lightly and drink warm water - so that your vocal chords don't constrict and cause you to sound like Minnie Mouse (or is that, Minnie Mouth?)

8. Practice Deep Breathing and Stretching Exercises Relax yourself beforehand by stretching, practicing a few yoga techniques or by taking a few deep breaths to center yourself. Remember to pause and breathe deeply before you being to speak as well, most presenters rush too quickly into their talk, and if you can give yourself a few minutes to calm your nerves and center yourself before you open your mouth, it will help you make sure you are in control of the presentation from the onset.

9. Arrive at the Room Before Your Audience If Possible Psychologically, this helps put you in the position of "owning" the room, of playing host to your guests, an advantageous position to be in when it comes to controlling your nervous demons.

10. Tap Into Your Sense of Humor Laughing has been proven to reduce fears, and tapping into your sense of humour beforehand, and during the talk, can remind you to take yourself lightly (but the talk seriously), change your perspective and keep you loose and relaxed. A simple way to reframe things humorously, is to ask the following questions about your talk and have FUN with the answers: "What's the most ridiculously, outrageous worst case scenario thing that could happen during my presentation? "What if an alien lands during my talk and asks me a question?" "What's the good news/bad news scenario about this presentation?"

11. Reducing Your Nerves During a Talk > If your body starts to shake, that's a sign your body has some built up energy it wants to decapitate, so move around a bit. Gesture to avoid your hands from shaking. Walk around a bit to avoid your legs from shaking. > If you get a case of DRY mouth, take a sip of warm water (and don't worry about pausing to gather your strength, the audience won't mind!). You can also try gently biting on the inside of your tongue to produce more saliva. > If your voice is shaky, this is a sign you need to RAISE the volume a notch

Final advice: Above all else, HAVE FUN! Speaking can, and indeed most of time, should be about having a fun time.

© Michael Kerr, Speaking of Ideas, 2002

Michael Kerr is an international professional speaker who trains and coaches speakers.
You can reach Michael at 1-866-609-2640, mike@mikekerr.com
www.mikekerr.com

Indian Economy

The Indian Economy

Large, dynamic and steadily expanding, the Indian economy is characterized by a huge workforce operating in many new sectors of opportunity.

The economy of India is as diverse as it is large, with a number of major sectors including manufacturing industries, agriculture, textiles and handicrafts, and services. Agriculture is a major component of the Indian economy, as over 66% of the Indian population earns its livelihood from this area.

However, the service sector is greatly expanding and has started to assume an increasingly important role. The fact that the English speaking population in India is growing by the day means that India has become a hub of outsourcing activities for some of the major economies of the world including the United Kingdom and the United States.

Outsourcing to India has been primarily in the areas of technical support and customer services.

In general, the Indian economy is controlled by the government, and there remains a great disparity between the rich and the poor. Ranked by the exchange rate of the United States Dollar, the Indian economy is the twelfth largest in the world.

In Purchasing Power Parity GDP, the figure for India was 1.5 trillion US Dollars in 2008. The per capita income of India is 4,542 US Dollars in the context of Purchasing Power Parity. This is primarily due to the 1.1 billion population of India, the second largest in the world after China. In nominal terms, the figure comes down to 1,089 US Dollars, based on 2007 figures. According to the World Bank, India is classed as a low-income economy.

Recent trends have seen India exporting the services of a numerous information technology (IT) professionals. IT professionals have been sought for their expertise in software, software engineering and other financial services.

This has been possible as a result of the high skill levels of Indian IT professionals.

Other areas where India is expected to make progress include manufacturing, construction of ships, pharmaceuticals, aviation, biotechnology, tourism, nanotechnology, retailing and telecommunications. Growth rates in these sectors are expected to increase dramatically.

Over the years the Indian government has taken an economic approach that has been influenced, in part, by the Socialist movements. The Indian national government has maintained a high and authoritative level of control over certain areas of the Indian economy like the participation of the private sector, foreign direct investment, and foreign trade.

It may be observed that in spite of the tremendous debate about the justification of the privatization of industries traditionally owned by the government, the process of privatization has still continued at a steady pace.

One of the major challenges before the Indian economy, or those who are responsible for operating it, is to remove the economic inequalities that are still persistent in India after its independence in 1947. Poverty is still one of the major issues although these levels have dropped significantly in recent years. As per official surveys, it has been observed that in the 2004, almost 27% of the working Indian populace was living below the poverty line.

Poverty is a challenge that's becoming increasingly important in relationship to the alarming rate of new births. This implies that ever more rapid change, or birth control policies like the 'One Child' policy in China, are needed to reduce the numbers affected by poverty in the vast Indian economy.

World Economy

The world economy grew 5.2% in 2007 powered by growth in China (11%), India (9%) and Russia (8%). The global economy faces a real risk of 1970s style stagflation however, with resource constraints tighter than ever before.

Things could scarcely have looked rosier for the world economy at the start of 2007. The Emerging Markets, led by the giants of China, India, Russia and Brazil (the BRIC countries) had been posting 7%-10% grow rates for years. Property and stock market booms had brought consistent growth in North America and Europe. Investment was bringing economic development to much of the Middle East and Africa, and even Japan was recovering from its deflationary 'Lost Years'.

Theories were even circulating that thanks to the growth of the developing world, we might enjoy years of unfettered growth, as new markets would go through successive growth spurts and counter the effects of slowing growth elsewhere. It was suggested that Asia was 'decoupling' from the US and able to grow under its own steam thanks to its two 'Awakening Giants'. What a difference a year makes.

The global economy has been hit by a rapid one-two punch that may be setting the stage for stagflation to make a come-back.

It started with the sub-prime crisis in the US, caused by loans to risky or 'sub-prime' mortgagees who did not have strong credit histories. While house prices were rising there wasn't a problem. But as house prices slowed and then crashed to earth, default rates started to rise.

To add fuel to the fire, sub-prime loans had been packaged and re-packaged in a range of derivative financial instruments such as Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs). It was not always clear what the contents CDOs consisted of, as they were combined, sliced and re-sold between financial institutions and funds, and which in some cases allowed risky debt such as sub-prime loans to be packaged as part of low-risk instruments.

Vast swathes of CDO investments had to be written off, and banks became suspicious of investment, borrowing and lending, since it was not always clear what the underlying security was. Once banks stopped lending the Credit Crunch hit.

We then witnessed extraordinary scenes of government regulators in US and UK having to help save collapsing banks in order to avert a meltdown of the financial system, and to Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) from the developing world taking large stakes in venerable western banks like Citibank and UBS in return for keeping them liquid.

The second part of the one-two punch has involved the rise of commodity prices. Just before the dawn of the 21st century, oil average $16 a barrel. By July 2008, less than 10 years later, oil hit a high of $146 a barrel – a stunning rise of more than 800%. From early 2007 to mid 2008 alone the price has risen more than threefold from the mid $40s.

During the Oil Crisis of the 1970s, oil spiked at a nominal peak of $38. In today's prices (adjusted for inflation), that is $106, a figure that we blew past in early 2008.

The price of food has also started spiraling. Rice and other grain prices have doubled from 2007 - 2008, leading to food riots in a score of developing markets. Most agricultural and farm produce prices have been going through the roof. In fact almost all commodities, including those used for energy, construction and consumption, have been rising rapidly.

Price rises have been fueled by the demands of the emerging markets, particularly the BRIC nations, who together account for nearly 3 billion people. In order to maintain their high rates of growth and help lift more of their populace out of poverty, they require more and more commodities.

A bigger worry for economists, however, is whether the natural resources exist to meet these burgeoning demands.

A similar crisis was faced in the 1970s. After a period of strong global economic growth, when the world economy was averaging 5% a year GDP increases, the world hit supply constraints in oil and food. For the next fifteen years, global GDP growth slowed to an average of 3.2% per year.

This became known as the stagflation era. Growth opportunities were limited, but prices continued to rise with a continued lack of supply.

A great debate ensued as to whether we had reached the limits of the earth's ability to support our growth. In 1972 the Club of Rome famously argued exactly that, saying that the global economy would collapse.

And yet the opposite happened. According to Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, world crude oil production grew from 21 million barrels per day in 1960 to 56 mbd in 1973, a growth of 166%. The stagflation crisis also brought about a 'Green Revolution' through fertilizer and irrigation development, and through the development of stronger seed strains. This led to much higher agricultural productivity levels.

Since 1970 however, crude oil production has only grown 30% worldwide. More worrying still is that crude oil production in the Middle East has peaked at 21 mbd in 1974 and remained stagnant, while mature fields in the North Sea, Norway and Alaska are all in decline.

In fact there is a growing school of thought known as 'Peak Oil' that believes we have – or will soon – reach peak oil production capabilities. In the 1950s Dr M. King Hubbert correctly predicted peak oil and decline rates for the mainland US oil industry. His model came to be known as The Hubbert Peak Theory. It predicts that world peak oil production will be reached sometime between 2000 and 2010, and will decline thereafter.

This impending crisis has also helped to raise the price of food, since increasing amounts of land are being devoted to biodiesel crop development, and since higher oil prices raise the cost of fertilizer (for which petroleum is a key ingredient) and food transportation.

It seems increasingly likely that a massive investment in renewable energy sources will be needed in order to avert another stagflationary period in the world economy, or even a global recession. The jury is still out as to how quickly oil supplies will decline or how fast alternative energy sources can be brought online.

World Economic Statistics at a Glance: World GDP (PPP) $65 trillion


GDP Growth Rate 5.2%

Growth Rate of Industrial Production 5%

GDP By Sector Services: 64%

Industry: 32%

Agriculture: 4%

GDP Per Capita (PPP) $9,774

Population 6.65 billion

The Poor (Income below $2 per day) 3.25 billion (approximately 50%)

Millionaires 9 million (approximately 0.15%)

Labor Force 3.13 billion

Exports $13.87 trillion

Imports $13.81 trillion

Inflation Rate – Developed Countries 1% - 4%

Inflation Rate – Developing Countries 5% - 20%

Unemployment – Developed Countries 4% - 12%

Unemployment & Underemployment - Developing Countries 20% - 40%

Sources: CIA World Factbook, IMF, UNDP

A video on Hiroshima

A video on Hiroshima [For folks who haven't seen this video]

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3f6_1193034132

I avoid putting a write-up on Hiroshima, as i don't want the writings to be in favor of any nation/people.

It is only to show how harsh the face of war can be to any nation, especially an atomic war.

Let us pray for the people who died in this war irrespective of nation; hope we hate "violence" and "foul-cry" in every way.

Love Peace and Harmony are the words I would like to spread through this message.

bye folks,
Rajesh

Relationships !

TRUST is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.

A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call.. She answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated, "PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line, she heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my Husband's pocket but I do not know whose number it is."

Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".


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NO POINTING FINGERS

A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"
The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.

If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.


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CREATING PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS ?

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a suitable one." The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh, good looking, polite, humorous, sporty, knowledgeable, good in singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest." The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need television."

There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a blind wife and a deaf husband, because the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the excitement of love wears off, they wake up a nd discover that marriage is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.


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NO OVERPOWERING

Many relationships fail because one party tries to overpower another, or demands too much. People in love tend to think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case. There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character."

It is not easy to change. Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character will cause disappointment and unpleasantness.

It would be less painful to change ourselves and lower our expectations. .


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RIGHT SPEECH

There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation." Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.

A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily! Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home, her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me. Otherwise you will be the wife of a construction worker." She answered," You should appreciate that you married me. Other wise, he will be the millionaire and not you."

Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad relationship. It's like a broken egg - cannot be reversed.


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PERSONAL PERCEPTION

Different people have different perception. One man's meat could be another man's poison. A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home, a boy commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them rides on the donkey? "Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them. Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.

Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, "How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman."
The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders.

It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future.

Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear..

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BE PATIENT

This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.

Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands. When the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, "Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked, "but when are my fingers going to grow back?" The father went home & committed suicide.

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or u wish to take revenge. Think first before u lose your patience with someone u love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones & hurt feelings often can't. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.


"Good Life starts only when you stop wanting a better One"

Yokohama - Second Largest City of Japan

Hi folks !,

Go ahead and enjoy watching Yokohama

http://picasaweb.google.com/rajeshkvp/Yokohama?authkey=6XvNQ7wd4Y4

bye
Rajesh