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PEACOCK

2011-12-23T22:23:00.000-08:00

PEACOCK

One of the loveliest birds on the earth.

When ever i see a peacock face to face a kind of deep love arises in me..I just love this bird for no reason.Love to watch and take photos...That too in a sunny day it looks majestic.

I always feel like having a peacock at home and spend my time with her..But my compassion also stop doing so.Because, it is so beautiful, when it lives in its freedom and grow along with its preferred natural environment.Though it can be pet..but still, it is so beautiful, when it dance just before the rain comes..What a awesome feathers it has..The bottle ink blue colors really nourishes ones heart just by seeing.We gave great privilege to this peacock.It is the National bird of India.The peacock also considered the pet of Lord Subramanya.(son of Siva)

During my schooldays i happen to be there a place name called 'ETTAYAPURAM' near Tutucourin(Birth place of Barathi).There in the paddy field one can find hundreds of peacock together..I don't think anywhere else you can see in this huge numbers!!

My tender childhood memory still persist...

we used to preserve this peacock feathers in between books pages and open book often and see everyday weather its grown up!! we also see, as if it give birth(Kutti potrukka!!) and the feathers is fragile and it broken and we see etc nos and thing that its produced some more!! what a funny days!!

Let us show love to this bird and protect it and grow it more and more.

i do think why peacock is the pet animal of Lord Muruga!!The Mythology might have some purpose. This peacock is a very soft/passive in nature and the people may easily harm this bird. so may be for that reasons the myth added, it is the pet of lord.So people may not attack ; rather love this bird.The hidden meaning could be this!! What you say?

LOVE is a TIP of an ice berg

2011-12-23T22:19:00.001-08:00

TRUE LOVE is like an 'TIP OF THE ICEBERG'

'The Tip of the iceberg' - often used to narrate something which is hidden massive underneath.The iceberg usually float in ocean water and the sailors while sailing the ship can see only the TIP of an iceberg that is visible above the surface of the water..many time they misjudge this iceberg size by seeing its outer tip and think that they can hit it and continue their sailing!!! But the TIP that was visible is not a small iceberg..it is of course a massive iceberg like a rock, that even can damage the big-ship and cause accident.The picture shown here reflect the same.

LOVE is also like this..When a person come and say unto you they are in love with you...many among us used misjudge this love by judging their appearance or status.The wife love the husband or the husband love the wife vice verse...the love is one of the most toughest thing, which can't be expressed as it is.LOVE is totally a private thing,it is the part of one's inner world.only the person who is love knew the depth of it.His/Her heart only feel how deep it is.When they express it to their beloved person they can feel only the same, when their heart also beat in the same rhythm. Or the communication of love will be lost..Let it be any kind..like kissing,hugging or by words...it will lead no where.

So,next time when you encounter someone, who express their love unto you..Just don't see their outer look etc..look deep into their eyes& heart and try to see the whole of their love.Once you feel, your heart also start commune then accept it.Love is mere feeling of the heart and it can only decoded by another heart.It is a kind of expressing the un-expressible like truth.Do not apply your mind...but use your heart.Then you can sail smooth even in a storm(the fights between couple).There will be no hurdle on the path.No need to hit the rock and damage yourself.

In today's world the love often mis-communicated because of the modern communication like FB,Sms,mail etc.When you send some verbal messages that word can not carry all your feeling of love as it is.It is the mere tuning of hearts...let your heart speak to another heart..and let it attune.

Have a good day..Love all and Hate none.

Love In Relationship

2011-10-29T22:39:00.000-07:00

I wish all you must read though it bit long...but one can value the Love in relationship...The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves.

Married or not… you should read this.
Marriage.

“When I got home that night as ...my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.

Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn’t seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?

I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn’t talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn’t love her anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn’t have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane. When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn’t want anything from me, but needed a month’s notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month’s time and she didn’t want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that every day for the month’s duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Jane about my wife’s divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

My wife and I hadn’t had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don’t tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn’t looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn’t tell Jane about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.

Suddenly it hit me… she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it’s time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.

But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn’t noticed that our life lacked intimacy. I drove to office…. jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind…I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won’t divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn’t value the details of our lives, not because we didn’t love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart. Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away. At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I’ll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead. My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push through with the divorce.— At least, in the eyes of our son—- I’m a loving husband….

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves.

So find time to be your spouse’s friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!

If you don’t share this, nothing will happen to you.

If you do, you just might save a marriage. Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

Money Vs Love

2011-10-25T09:22:00.001-07:00

Money Vs Love:-

There are people who run behind someone in the name of LOVE...But their whole intention is not love.They choose some one who has money.This picture shown rightly the money weight higher than love.But the fact is , it is not true love.

The true love never conditioned with money.
... ... Be alert when some one says i love you...look deep what is their intentions are...they love your money or you.Just distinguish.Do not get fooled by the fake love.There are people who chase money rather than love and thy make you sick when they find some one who has better revenue than you.They say "the money sleep with anyone; it change purse to purse often.". So do these people are.They need your body(anybody) or your money not you or your love.they are not worth or can not afford love.

If, some one says unto you, i want to live under your feet and can not leave you even a second...That means they are smarter and try to fool you by these catching words and they might use the same words with many.They are modern bitches available every where.They just want to use you.Don't get induced by their make up's..It is a kind of seduction with seducing word.

Note:-
In my many counseling sessions,
i have encountered people who faced this kind of pain..i have no words to console them.Here let this post work as a prevention rather a cure.Be alert of these whores.

LoVe

2011-09-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

Love is the purest experience of the individual and how ever one try to explain the love to others it will be mis-spelled.because Love is totally a a private feeling of the experiencer.Here many time the experience and the experiencer became one.If the other person misunderstood your love that's normal and no complaints about it..but your own lover mistook it!! Assume the situation.but it happens.

There is no single book in the world that can teach you all about love.Your own heart pulse is your encyclopedia for your love.Love can be felt at heart.When this heart center mismatch and people start using mind the love will be lost.

Here is a situation for the shake of love when one stop/limit communication with the lover to avoid mis-communication how painful it is!! In real life there are situation that force you to do so.When one want to cry out but he can not cry how it will be!! The tears that produced by the glands can not be suppressed inside the eye's.The eye's can not hold it.It has to flow out.Same way the feeling of love can not be suppressed..it has to be expressed at least to the lover.But ,when one encounter a situation in life, where he can not talk or meet his lover ,what a pain that give to the person!! it is such a pain one can not tolerate as if the heart bleeds and stop its all function.I even wish my enemy should not undergo this pain.The whole body,mind and spirit of the person will collapse.It is a kind of hell.One can not eat food and so much physiological&psychological changes that reverse one whole personality.It is the worst pain that love offer unto anyone.It is such a turmoil..one may go out of control.

if, you ask any one love is pleasure or pain what will be the answer??
The majority says its a pleasure but in real life the pleasure is very short while.Once the honeymoon is over the pleasure ends and the pains pop's out..even then the pleasure of the past , may be it is short while, that make one to recall and re-live it in memory ...just by tolerating the pain on the background.

Hate and Love only complete the cycle of love.Love can not exit without hate.One complement the other.

All, i need to say is, In life , one can not exist without love.Love is the vital force that flow in and out of one's being one or the other way.This only make one to give up love for the shake of lover.Once done this sacrifice,the person live a life on his/her own prison.The wound can not be healed.The love expands slowly to the other beings as it can not be put inside.When one caught in love he/she can not content themselves without expressing it outside like a tears or artisan.The more one try to suppress the more it flow out with vigor force outside like a artisan falls that flow out from the earth.

If, 'You do not understand my silence

2011-08-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

If, 'You do not understand my silence; You will not understand my words'

In any relationship many time the communication/usage of words, most of the time misunderstood,especially in a love relationship / friendship or among husband and wife.The words are powerful in other way around.Instead of expressing your true feelings. it will kill the message by wrong words.In many case's the silence is persu...asive.

The silence is 'Intended or having the power to induce action or belief'.if one doesn't understand your silence you can not make the deaf person to hear.

When the individual is stress more by using words to make the partner to understand, its seems difficult..As the words are become powerless.But the mere truth can.The truth will penetrate the other person heart and make them understand.if truth is missing in a love relationship,it is difficult.The communication will be lost even with your most beloved person whom you think is the most precious than your life.Then what is the point of using gimmicks of words!!.More importantly when the other person is too much engaged mentally just stop communicating..give him/her enough space&time to settle on his/her own.Just be aside and silently support them to become cool.

When you are truthful and full of love..that's enough.your beloved person may misunderstand but they will come back after realizing what you are.That's why i said truth penetrate..truth is like a sharp edged knife you have to handle with care..because many people won't have experience with truth, as its hurts so hard.if your friend or lover is doing injustice or innumerable lie's with you,just absorb it peacefully...i know it is difficult, but still, no other way.because you start pointing out their lies many is not courageous to accept their pseudo reality... when you absorb other persons lies and still you continue your true- cordial-relationship and support the other person whatever they do.. because the true moral support can change a person character.It is like the mother who show unconditional love to her kids even when they do blunder,as the child grow they themselves align by realizing the mothers affection.So, we to adapt this mother care with our partner,sooner or latter they will realize/understand your greatness.After all, in life no one can be perfect except the dead person.

There is a point come, when you are able to really merge with your loved one...what ever they do, they convey the truth with you.it may not just through words, but in action or non-verbal communication.When this cordial relationship happens, from there on the beauty of love blossoms..one can not contain without the other person,the heart beat in a rhythm.Here, not much of words usage is required but, a silence celebration of life that flows.Let this happen unto each one of you....

Happy week end.

Love,
Ramani.G

What is the reasons for misunderstanding ?

2011-08-05T23:19:00.001-07:00

" The reason is we look at people as we are;
Not as they are!! ".

Misunderstanding is nothing but, simply the understanding/communication is lost between two persons/group's.

What is understanding ?
When there is a mutual respect or love is lost between people the misunderstanding come in to picture.When a person is not keen in the other person he/she find everything is wrong in that person...

The prejudice is the other major fact that cause many misunderstandings even among beloved people.Among couple/friend or family.

What is this prejudice?
It is an adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand without good justification.

For example:- The husband about to say something to the wife,the wife not even ready to listen to him and made a full stop..same with the wife...wise versa.

We judge people just like that...
just carrying the past and we not even bother many times, what the other person are right now..Any person can change into anything anytime.

A killer may turn to mahatma or a mahatma can turn to a killer any moment...We don't know what the life is going to offer the next second!!

In a nutshell, when the love,affection,friendship/Rela tionship is missing, there tend to be a misunderstanding and that lead to many problems.So love all and nurture a good relationship with everyone as you can.If you happen to meet acquaintance just maintain courtship!!

its very simple, keep all your mind focused without prejudice when the other person is conversant with you..if you happen to be busy just say..i am busy and we talk latter.When you keep your mind engaged and that hinders the communication and cause misunderstanding.

Many times, i have experienced when the other person is talking, when i was not in a mood/agreeable terms, what he was talking about... i used keep mum..Thinking that this silence is wise rather arguing!! but it is not so.Your silence also can be Mis-interpreted and lead to misunderstandings.So understanding needs lot of subtle qualities.

I don't know how many of you understand what i am saying here or misunderstanding me??.. Any way i learned little about understanding the misunderstanding while writing this.

Have a nice understanding week end.

Richness

2011-07-28T10:11:00.001-07:00

" Richness is not earning more,spending more or Saving more"
" The real RICHNESS is ; When you need no more"

Every one, out there in the world chasing after money and making all our attempts to gain so much money!! Thinking that one day we will have all richness and enjoy life..That one day is never going to come.
...
The intention of making money is to enjoy or celebrate life.But we are so much pre-occupied with the money. only the obsession of making money remaining with us and that make us to do, so many works to achieve the richness.We jump from one to another company for better salary...however you jump and how much ever one may get more salary is not enough.As the inflow raises the outflow of money also subsequently raises.Slowly, slowly we become nothing but money making machines and there is no enjoyment in life.

Just remember one thing, there are so many kings came and gone..They had all richness,Still they were unable to conquer life with their richness.Making money and becoming rich is just one part of life..So, don't over do that...Because, you are going to attain nothing but miss the life here&now which is very short and so precious.

The Billgates,Infosys- Narayanmurthy etc they all made all the richness they wanted..in fact beyond their wants...Finally they gave up many of their wealth to charity.It means they want something else than money...!!Just assume that how much effort they made to attain that richness and simply give up that to a charity? Think about it. That is Life.The quality of living is more important than only accumulating wealth.

Richness or Wealth has meaning when you are there to enjoy and celebrate your life.There is a point in everyone's life comes, when you want no more; Then life happens.One will find meaning of richness...' Richness is not just the material wealth but it is more of the 'INNER RICHNESS'.That comes to one when one want no more.

SEED

2011-07-07T10:37:00.001-07:00

"Yesterday's failures are today's seeds
that must be diligently planted to be
able to abundantly harvest
tomorrow's successes."

We often hear "The failure is the step stone for SUCCESSES" but, when it come to a practical life situation, we simply fed up after encountered a small failure!!We simply give up what ever job we may do it. once we see the first attempt was not fruitful.

Is this the way one to give up the task??
No.

We must keep on doing...not just merely trying.We many time says to some one " I WILL TRY" when they ask us some help.

This word 'TRY' Has no meaning or depth in it.It is a word that come from the throat.The try never work out.When the next time, just be aware when you use this word 'i try'...instead change try and confidently say I will 'DO' it.You will really 'Do' it.

Our failure are also due to the cause of >' Lack of deep thoughts'.
Whatever one may do, Do it with full heart.Give all your attention to the work you may be involved in.Just imbibe deep thought within you and visualize as much as you can and that brings you so much capacity to stand alone and win at last.

When you think deep you will come to know the DO's and DON'T's.When you avoid the DON'T's that save lot of your time& energy.This itself clear your path towards success.

Be A sculpture

2011-07-02T05:10:00.001-07:00

"A Stone is broken by the last stroke,This does not mean first stroke was useless."

Success is a result of consistent /continuous effort.It only comes to those who has the will to see the end.

Just imagine a Sculpture, who make sculpture out of the raw stone need to put so much efforts to break the hard stone.He/She has to give hard st...roke to the axe by the hammer... than only , he/she can remove the un-wanted parts of the stone and finally he/she brings out the sculpture as per the desired objects.But, in the process...so much consistent effort is needed to bring out the best out of the raw stone.

The sculpture is no where, but within the stone itself.
The ordinary eye can not see that.Only the sculpture can penetrate and see the sculpture within it..He just do nothing but removing the unwanted parts of the stone and that make the stone to worshiping idols in our temple.This is what makes things ordinary to ex ordinary.

What ever work one may do, is not so important.But the involvement and the consistent effort only make one to underline their presence in their field.They may set a trend for others to follow.Just remove the hurdles out, that hinders your path of success.Just adapt the skills from a sculpture,how he identify and remove the unwanted stone and make it adorable one.

'FEAR'

2011-03-23T23:59:00.000-07:00

‎'The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure'.

In Life we fear for anything (or) everything.There are few among us always carry the fear with them, as an under-current.It flows in and out, no reason they fear.It may be the fear of death or fear of insecurity.

The fear that act as a hurdle and dose'n't allow one to live compl...etely.If you are preparing for your exam/interview you fear and that give a congestion for your thought process.A relaxed mind is the mind of the creator and one can do many hard things just like that.

When one is in fear his mind refuse to think even a simple thing.The clarity will be lost. if, one is tensed up!!. As the fear moulds like a clouds around your mind. One may not able to see things clearly.because the mind eyes are closed. Hence, the fear crippled in.Life, we need to live as it comes and face anything on its way.

"Accepting life as it is without fear is the greatest gift one can own.

So be happy without fear and let life happen unto you."

Love is Conditional or Un-Conditional?

2010-12-25T21:09:00.000-08:00

I thank God, sent you to me,For you and I were meant to be friends.

We have a bond too strong to break,We have a love no one can take.

In you, I have found a love so true; my heart is filled with love for you.

Every time I see you, my heart skips a beat,

In fact it beats new rhythm which never happened before

you make my life whole, you make my life complete.

My love for you grows more with each passing day,

The thought of your gorgeous face takes my breath away.

Those brown eyes fill my soul with happiness,

When I see there is a person who understands me well..

The feeling itself, that make me blissful;

you are there to care for me.

The day we start pouring our hearts is the happiest day of my life.

Even thinking of that day makes me smile,

I can't wait 'till I walk down that aisle.

The feeling of love, that makes one to undergo so many changes,the body,mind& the soul.The whole system that functions differently.A kind of feverish or excitement/ecstasy that flows unto the being.

how to name it?

The mind never labeled or de-coded this kind of feelings before.It is something new that flows into each fibre of the body and pulsate with cheers.The hunger is almost gone,the appetite seems to change.May be in the future,The Nano sceientist can do some reaserch on this...what is happening to our gene when one undergo love.The love that may alter the genome code, if one is so involved and imbibed.

Love is happening it is not bound to any condition like age,race,caste,religion etc.It is simply attuning of the two souls that longing to merge.They say love is blind. i dont think so,as for as i know 'love is un-conditional'.It dosen't expect anything from the other person and accepting the other person as it is.Thats why the lovers feel very warm in the presence of their beloved.They may be strange to each other a day before, and the day after, they feel one as if they lived together for many generations.The nature designs of human beings in such a way that, no one can escape or act in the hands of love.It is totally un-expressable.

It is like some one try to fill the ocean water to a small hole digged on the ground with a little spoon!!.It is almost impossible to descripe, and here this fool tries ..

Post effect

Love is the begining but the changes it brings in the individual is really metamorphosis.How the coal become a dimond?, it is that kind of transformation.The graphite(coal) and dimond are the same when you see its atomic structure but the quality of both are totally opposite to one another. One is so soft ; other is very hard. Infact the hardest substance on earth.It is a kind of 'ALCHEMY" the baser metal become gold.

'Love has that much energy that alter one's quality to a different plane altogether'.

One of the experiences i like to share here is....

When i am Physically&Mentally tired and exhausted and about to sleep...when my eye brows has no enrgy to keep the shutter open,its about to fall in sleep , your thoughts flashes and awaken my heart, and dont know where i will gain the energy instantly from...whole my body is ready to jump or dive into the ocean of love.The thoughts continues and the sleep go's out of reach.It is a journey to the unknown destination, still it gives so much thrill. Each passing moments is something of new which i have never seen.(may be ignored all these time).The sea produce waves all the time but who has time to watch/witness!! only the lovers has time to witness the waves that comes and goes...that too it is that lovely when you watch in a full moon day. Each wave is unique, when you closely observe it . Just be a wave watcher for a while. your body takes different rhythm,you may notices many subtle feelings that surfaces from within you.

Veterinary Surgeon and a Woman with Limp Duck

2010-06-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

A woman brought a very limp duck to a veterinary surgeon.
As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, “I’m sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away.”
The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?”
“Yes, I am sure…The duck is dead,” replied the vet.
“How can you be so sure?” she protested. “I mean you haven’t done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something.”
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.
A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook his head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.
The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck.” The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.
The duck’s owner, still in shock, took the bill. “$150!” she cried, “$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!”
The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, But with the Lab report and the Cat scan, it’s now $150.”

Aliens exist, but don't talk to them, says Stephen Hawking

2010-04-26T11:02:00.000-07:00

Sun, Apr 25 01:00 PM
London, Apr 25 (ANI): According to Stephen Hawking, one of the world's leading scientists, aliens are out there - but instead of seeking them out, humanity should avoid any contact with them.

Hawkin's suggestions come in a new documentary series in which he reveals his latest thinking on some of the universe's greatest mysteries, reports The Times.

"To my mathematical brain, the numbers alone make thinking about aliens perfectly rational," he said. "The real challenge is to work out what aliens might actually be like."

As for the answer, he suggests, most of it will be the equivalent of microbes or simple animals - the sort of life that has dominated Earth for most of its history.

In the docu, he adds that aliens might simply raid Earth for its resources and then move on: "We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonise whatever planets they can reach."

Hawking, now 68, who is paralysed by motor neurone disease and has very limited powers of communication, concludes that trying to make contact with alien races is "a little too risky".

He said: "If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans."

John Smithson, executive producer for Discovery, said: "He wanted to make a programme that was entertaining for a general audience as well as scientific and that's a tough job, given the complexity of the ideas involved." (ANI)

Source:- yahoo news>

http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20100425/981/tsc-aliens-exist-but-don-t-talk-to-them.html

Learn to be a woman

2010-04-19T05:17:00.000-07:00

Before they make a woman out of you
Learn to choose your colours
Else they'll paint you pink
And call the other half blue

Know that words can be out of metre
Not every poem has to rhyme
Love mostly sings off-key
Not every boy who calls you pretty
Has to be worth your time

Know that its alright to face failure
Dont let your demons stop you from trying
Its ok to be low when you lose
And you're not weak if you are crying

Know that your lovers will never be perfect
Boyfriends or husbands aren't earthly Gods
Fall in love without losing yourself
Fight for your rights by all odds

Virginity is not a deposit of family honour
its not to be sold to the highest bidder
How is it your fault that your body bleeds?
Shame is what you should reconsider

Those are your breasts they're oggling at
Thats your body they're trying to touch
Dont be forced to give it all up
To the boy who says "I love you so much"

Stop faking worry over bodily fat
When your soul carries uglier loads
Those dark circles should only worry you
When they're souvenirs of violent episodes

Your freedom and desires are yours to gaurd
There's no shame in wanting more
Dont be afraid to shout and scream, or punch
the man-slut who calls you a whore

Emotional blackmail is no brother to affection
Dare, Dream, Rebel, Hope and Pursue
Ladies please learn to be women
Before they make a woman out of you.

Source:- unknown Thanks to 'Parul' for this wonderful contibution

Doing, doing -- never being...OSHO

2010-04-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

RETIRE WHEN YOUR WORK IS DONE.
"You have gained -- now let it be, enjoy it. Live it! And then you will see: a different dimension comes to your being." OSHO

WHEN YOU SEE that a work has given you balance, that you have attained happiness, don't ask for more; when you feel good don't ask for more; when you are surrounded by a well-being don't ask for more. Retire, enjoy it. Revel in it. Dance with it. Don't ask for more. The mind is always asking for more.

The mind says, "Okay, this is good, that I am feeling a certain well-being, but more is possible. So first I should attain the more." Then you miss that which was possible; that which had already become actual, you miss.

And if you listen to this mind, which goes on for more and for more and for more, it will lead you to the end, to the extreme. And suddenly you fall into hell, and you are miserable, unhappy.

Whatsoever you gain, make it a criterion: if you are feeling good, if you are feeling well, if you are feeling blissful, silent, peaceful, a certain delight around you, life has become a song for this moment -- then sing it! Don't ask for more! Chew it, absorb it.

Don't ask for more. Retire... that is the meaning of retire. Now stop further efforts -- enough! You have gained -- now let it be, enjoy it. Live it! And then you will see: a different dimension comes to your being.

There are two dimensions. One is horizontal... more, more, more -- that is the horizontal dimension. You move in a line. You are on the point A; you want to be on the point B. When you are on the point B, you want to be on the point C. Soon you will reach to XYZ. And from Z is hell. Z is the door of hell.

But you cannot stop, the mind goes on. The mind says, "Look, you are on C, and D is possible. So why waste time on C, go to D. Then E becomes possible, so go to E." No moment to enjoy, no moment to celebrate, no moment to retire and be.

Doing, doing -- never being... because being means that C is enough, now enjoy it. You have earned the bread for today -- now retire. But the mind says, "What about the safe in the bank? It is still half-filled. You have to fill it completely...."

OSHO

Thanks to-Akash for this article and picture contribution

10 most Stupid Questions

2010-04-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

1. At the movies:When you meet acquaintances/friends
Stupid Question:- Hey, what are you doing here?
Answer:-Well,it's so hot , there were no cool cabs so I thought i'd watch some advertisements in the cool comfort of the theatre.

2. In the bus: A fat girl wearing pointed high-heeled shoes steps on your feet
Stupid Question:-Sorry, did that hurt?
Answer:-No, not at all, I'm on local anesthesia.....why don't you try again or should i try this time.

3. At a funeral: One of the teary-eyed people ask
Stupid Question:-Why, why him, of all people.
Answer:-Why? Would it rather have been you?

4. At a restaurant: When you ask the waiter
Stupid Question:-Is the "blah blah blah" dish good
Answer:-No, its teribble and made of adulterated cement.We occasionaly also spit in it.

5. At a family get-together.When some distant aunt meets you after years
Stupid Question:-Munna,Chickoo, you've become so big.
Answer:-Well you haven't particularly shrunk yourself.

6. When a friend announces her wedding, and you ask
Stupid Question:-Is the guy you're marrying good?
Answer:-No,he's a miserable wife-beating , insensitivelout...it's just the money.

7. When you get woken up at midnight by a phone call
Stupid Question:-Sorry. were you sleeping.
Answer:-No. I was playing cricket for India at Sharjah and just when you called Salim Malik was betting with me that Pakistan would win. What do you think?

8. When you see a friend/colleague with evidently shorter hair
Stupid Question:-Hey have you had a haircut?
Answer:-No, its autumn and I'm shedding......

9. At the dentist when he's sticking pointed objects in your mouth
Stupid Question:-Tell me if it hurts?
Answer:-And while I'm telling you, you tell me if I bite.

10. You are smoking a cigarette and a cute woman asks
Stupid Question:-Oh, so you smoke
Answer:-No, it's a miracle ...........it was a chalk and now it's in flames!!!

LOVE

2010-03-24T07:53:00.000-07:00

'Carlos Slim Helu' is the 'Richest Man' in the world

2010-03-20T00:13:00.000-07:00

The annual Forbes billionaire list says Mexico's Carlos Slim Helu is the richest man in the world, finally edging out Microsoft founder Bill Gates and signaling the rising wealth in developing nations.

The richest person in the world is Carlos Slim Helu,
but who Carlos Slim Helu? The Richest Man In The World reportedly makes $30 million a month. Carlos Slim Helu, who tops The Forbes billionaire list, is the Lifetime Honorary Chairman of Telefonos de Mexico.

Mr. Helu, whom the Christian Science Monitor weirdly described as "the portly cigar-smoker", is the first man from a developing country to become Richest Man In The World. That's another way of saying Carlos Slim Helu is the first person of color to top the Forbes billionaire list.

How Carlos Slim Helu got there is by purchasing a controlling interest in Telmex in 1990, along with a group of investors, and used that to leverage the buying of as many telecom companies in Mexico and Latin America as possible. Now, his family owns 90 percent of Mexico's telephone lines and 80 percent of its cellphone. He's used that to finance his business operations around the World.

Carlos Slim Helu owns almost 7 percent of The New York Times and in 2009 gave the Times Company a $250 million loan. He's reportedly happy with his stake in the company and has no plans to increase it.

Osho On Parenting

2010-03-12T21:41:00.000-08:00

"You have to be grateful to existence that it has chosen you to be a passage for a few beautiful children. But you are not to interfere in their growth, in their potential. You are not to impose yourself upon them. They are not going to live in the same times, they are not going to face the same problems. They will be part of another world. Don´t prepare them for this world, this society, this time, because then you will be creating troubles for them. They will find themselves unfit, unqualified"

-Osho

Parenting- OSHO International Meditation Resort

HUMAN LIFE

2010-03-10T07:44:00.000-08:00

Let Us Be Friendly With our Environment

2010-03-07T01:48:00.000-08:00

Let Us Be Friendly With our Environment.
Each one of our efforts must favours to save our nature.What ever we may do let us have concern over the mother earth.

One of the stunning problem's we face in our today life is..> the massive/rapid growth of the 'E-waste'.Our industries are producing lot of new new electronic equipments/cadgets/consumables and that have been outdated within short while.Hence the growth of modern technology is very rapid and the consumers simply throw the old and ready to buy the new as per the trend that changes on a day to day basis.For example mobile phones.What we can do with these E-wastes that come to a scrap dealers?

In one our recent news shows that, About 470 tonnes of hazardous e-waste have arrived to 'Thoothukudi' harbour and our Customs Dept identified it has come from some foriegn countries with a false tag of recyclable paper. Many developed countries are finding it difficult to dispose the growing E-wastes and India is one of the targeted countries for dumping the poisonous waste. The whole world today finding it difficult to dispose/recycle these e-wastes which is very harmful and dangerous to humanity.

The picture shown above is...The mother board is dismantled for recycling process.We have to accept the truth that; there are few elements of the e-waste's which can not be recycled.What do we do with these harmful wastes ? We have to some how eradicate the manufacturing of these material and need to find a alternative solution.

All our industries need to focus to save our environment and keep it clean and green.It is my ut-most concern and like to pass unto each one of my readers.

Leasson to be Learned

2010-03-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

"Every situation is a lesson to be learned.

From the most mundane chores to the most complex projects,

life is always ready to teach you something."

TIME..."ALL TIME"

2010-03-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

1. There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2. a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3. a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

4. a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5. a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

6. a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7. a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8. a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

-Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

13.No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

- 1 Corinthians 10:14

The growth of population is going to fall?

2010-02-09T08:55:00.000-08:00

The population growth of the world is going to fall drastically in the year 2050...Read this below article to know more...

NEGATIVE POPULATION GROWTH

The latest data from the Population Reference Bureau shows that there are twenty countries in the world with negative or zero natural population growth. This is unprecedented in history!

This negative or zero natural population growth means that these countries have more deaths than births or an even number of deaths and births; this figure does not include the impacts of immigration or emigration. Even including immigration over emigration, only one of the twenty countries (Austria) is expected to grow between 2006 and 2050.

The country with the highest decrease in the natural birth rate is Ukraine, with a natural decrease of 0.8% each year. Ukraine is expected to lose 28% of their population between now and 2050 (from 46.8 million now to 33.4 million in 2050).

Russia and Belarus follow close behind at a 0.6% natural decrease and Russia will lose 22% of their population by 2050 – that is a loss of more than 30 million people (from 142.3 million today to 110.3 million in 2050).

Japan is the only non-European country in the list and it has a 0% natural birth increase and is expected to lose 21% of its population by 2050 (shrinking from 127.8 million to a mere 100.6 million in 2050). The streets of Tokyo won’t be as crowded in a few decades as they are today!
Here's the list of the countries with negative natural increase or zero negative increase in population...

Ukraine: 0.8% natural decrease annually; 28% total population decrease by 2050
Russia: -0.6%; -22%
Belarus -0.6%; -12%
Bulgaria -0.5%; -34%
Latvia -0.5%; -23%
Lithuania -0.4%; -15%
Hungary -0.3%; -11%
Romania -0.2%; -29%
Estonia -0.2%; -23%
Moldova -0.2%; -21%
Croatia -0.2%; -14%
Germany -0.2%; -9%
Czech Republic -0.1%; -8%
Japan 0%; -21%
Poland 0%; -17%
Slovakia 0%; -12%
Austria 0%; 8% increase
Italy 0%; -5%
Slovenia 0%; -5%
Greece 0%; -4%

Read This Heart Melting Storey

2010-02-02T10:16:00.000-08:00

Really heart touching.

I was walking around in a Big Bazar store making shopping, when I saw
a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years
old.

The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy
this doll. Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''Uncle, are
you sure I don't have enough money?''

I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough
money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the
doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give
this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so
much . I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY.

I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my
sister when she goes there.' His eyes were so sad while saying this.
'My Sister has gone to be with God.. Daddy says that Mommy is going to
see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with
her to give it to my sister..''

My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I
told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I
come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of him
where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my
picture with her so my sister won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I
wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go
to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with
sad eyes, very quietly..

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check
again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''

'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to
his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough
for the doll and even some spare money.

The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'

Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to
sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so
that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted
to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't
dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll
and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.'

I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I
started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind. Then I
remembered a local

news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a
truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The
little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical
state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the
life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to
recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news
paper that the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as
I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where
the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make
last wishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding a
beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and
the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling
that my life had been changed for ever...

The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is
still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a
drunk driver had taken all this away from him.

Please DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.

Now you have 2 choices:

1) Forward this message, or

2) Ignore it as if it never touched your heart.

For those who prefer to think that God is not watching over us.... go
ahead and delete this. For the rest of us..... pass this on.

The value of a man or woman resides in what he or she gives, not in
what they are capable of receiving.

Online chatting!!

2010-01-29T09:19:00.001-08:00

Online chatting!!

A Guy WAS chatting with a female (never met her directly) - Online chat.
(Background, both are s/w engineers by the way and both work for real bigMNC’s )
Hero: Hey…GM (Good Morning)… How’s u doing today?
Female: VGM…Day is going good and it got better having found u on chat
Hero: wow…am honored, u know what, my day starts only when I find you onChat
Female: Yep…me too feel the same…Brb (be right back)’ll get someCoffee.
Hero: OK
(Hero waits impatiently. Meanwhile, his manager comes to hisseat.)
Manager: Hey, I need some help from you
Hero: [**** This guy always comes at wrong time] Yeah tell me
Manager: Could u write a program for me which generates n-th prime number,given value of n. Would you give this by today evening?
Hero: I would do that, but I think it’s quite hard, is it ok with you, if
I Give it by tomorrow evening.
Manager: Yeah, that would be fine. Thank you [Leaves the place]
(Our hero sighs and stares at his monitor waiting impatiently for Female toArrive. All of a sudden smiles on his face. Over to chat window…)

Female: Hey, am back
Hero: cool, you know what my manager does, She’s kinda….. keeps asking stupid Things, tries to give me stupid work
Female: Yeah, it’s the same everywhere. Real sick ppl these managers are!!
Hero: Yep, u rite!!
Female: Hey, can u do me a favor
Hero: *smiles* sure, why not.
Female: Hey, I want you to write me a program to print n-th prime Number;given N. Would you give that to me by tomorrow evening? Plzzz.

You know it’s real Urgent for me to work this out .

Hero: hey, that’s a one-hour’s work.

Sure check Urmail in an hour from now.ok?

Female: THIS IS WHAT I ASKED U WHEN I CAME TO YOUR WORK PLACE. NOW YOU KNOW WHO I AM!!

AND ONE MORE POINT…. YOUR 1 HOUR TIME STARTS NOW!!

Happy Pongal

2010-01-13T06:10:00.000-08:00

' Wish you a Very Happy Pongal to all of you '

What we mean by Pongal?

We all know that it is the "Harvest Festival" and Sun god is thanked on this day.

Sun God is the father of Sani bhagwan. They are not in good terms and only one day in a year, Sun visits his son Sani at the later's residence. Sani's house name is "Makaram" (rasi-for which he is the lord of the house). Hence the festival name "Makara Sankaranthi".

Another piece of trivia. There are only three "Iswars" in our mythology.Lord Siva, the Parameshwar, Ravana the Lankeshwar, and Sani the Sanishwar.

This i read in one of the blogs.

PEOPLE ARE LIKE THAT..

2010-01-08T09:13:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR '2010'

2009-12-31T08:16:00.000-08:00

My Dear Friends,and Readers,

i heartfully wish you a peaceful and prosperous 'NEW YEAR'

Also wish you....

What ever dream and wish you may have let it come true in this new year - '2010'

LOVE LIFE

2009-12-29T10:10:00.001-08:00

The only way to love life is to create more life,

is to make life morebeautiful, more fruitful, more juicy.

Don't leave this earth unless you have made it

a little better than you found it when you where born

-this is the only religion that I know of.

I teach you the religion of creativity.

And by creating more life,

you will be tranformed because one who can create life has already become

part of God, of Godliness.

OSHO

WHAT TO CHOOSE AND WHOM TO CHOOSE?

2009-12-27T05:45:00.000-08:00

famous poem by Robert Frost -

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveller, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could.

To where it bent in the undergrowth,

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear,

Though as for that, the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

--I took the one less travelled by,

And that has made all the difference.

Robert Frost

Why to raise the 'FINANCIAL INTELIGENCE' ?

2009-12-25T13:16:00.001-08:00

MONEY SAVED IS MONEY YARNED

'Money Saved is Money Yarned' is very simple truth.here i would like to share my wisdom that i have learned over years after spending too much and realised recently what a fool i was...

In all my workshops, i used insist my participant only one thing , i.e.-Raise the Individual's 'Financial Quotient'-FQ.
.
Why to raise the 'FINANCIAL INTELIGENCE' ?
if the individuals are aware about this they can be free from all debt that burdens the family and their society or the nation.
.
The recession and other major financial debt burden that shook the world recently can be simply eradicated, if we all take/initiate an effort to educate the FQ among every individual including children. In my personal view, our educational system must incorporat the financial intelligence as part of the curriculam.

Our children/students need to learn this,that will enhance a better society which is free from the debt burden/recession and finacial crisis in micro and macro level.Educate your child as much as you can about FQ. So that, it will make them to minimise their expanses and they also realise the hardwork involved behind that money.
for e.g -

if your child ask New Pencil often... Do not simply buy an give it- Ask the old pencil,even it is very small and un-usable no problem , just collect the old one and give a new pencil.This will make your child not only financially inteligent but also as a responsible person.
Do not encourage them to eat more chocolates,kurekure and of that kind.it may spoil your child health and memory.

Lack of FQ Will make the individual and society sick.if one is weak financially just by his/her own inefficiency that is not only going affect that individual/person , it will affect the family and the overall society as well . (I Remember the frog storey)...
.
Why socialism in our world that failed was also because of the lacked financial intelligence of individuals during those time.These individuals who were part and collectively made a society that failed. Here 'The rich will become poorer; and the poorer become more poorer' Logically it is incorect.if the society need to be raised/uplifted,it is very much indeed to raise the 'FQ' among every individuals who is going make the society as whole ' rich and wealthy' . if this is achived than the situation is like - 'The rich will become more Richer and the poor will become Richer' it is logically a correct solution.
.
wealth can be created if one is aware and keen in attaining it.Your passion to be rich will make you rich. This is what my policy is.

' Do not catch and feed the fish to sombody;
instead teach some one HOW TO CATCH THE FISH ON THEIR OWN'

Here are the few steps , that nourishes your financial intelligence.

a. At first, Define your 'NEEDS and WANTS' . Spend within your limits.'Your expenditure must be less than your income'.[Thumb Rule]

b. Avoid Overspending and 'Pay yourself first' Atleast every month save little money of your yarnings for your ownself. e.g.- 5% to 10% of your income.

c. Carry a pocket notebook with you every where. just write down all your out flow money when ever possible.At night, spend few minutes to look out your spending...do a total spending of that particular day.Now, just make a strike mark of the unwanted spend-OUT's as per your heart and total the unwanted. just notice and be aware. ' Each penny counts '

d.Identify your money out-flow that is going for no use. for e.g.- i used to drink more tea as and when i wanted 'even i used to take tea after a meal ' which is not necessary,not only that it spoil my health. 'Underline your your unwanted-wants! '

e.when you are going out with friends be watchful about your un-necessary spending . i did'nt mean to be stingy .You can always 'spend for the need'.
e.g. - When we go to hotel we simply order many items in the menu.Afterwards... unable to consume the whole food and simply waste it. [ Do not waste food.Many people in the world die out of hunger]

f.Always save money for the future needs and for your children educational needs and medical attention.Always keep some money for emergency for the unexpected.(if you have more children have more money for emergency) 'Safety first'

g.Have a finacial forecast for daily,monthly and yearly basis. ' forsee the future '

h.Do not make any hurry burry decision as far as your money is concerned. 'Be Affirmative unto your self ' be in your balance in all situations that may insist you to make wrong financial decisions. e.g.- Investing money for unusual intrest in private fund agency or such..

i.Do not invest money ever in a single source.spilit it up your investments in fixed deposit,gold, land,stocks,etc. 'Personal portfolio is the best'

j.Avoid credit cards, if you don't know how to use it for your favour. ' Check your own credibility ' .

k.Avoid / Do not encourage friends to ask money as a loan. 'Learn how to say NO'

l.Do not avail loan for your wants, just because it is easily available. ' Un-Burden youself and be free from Debt '

m.Invest your money wisely,i mean your investments must make an additional source of income on monthly basis.'MONEY MAKES MONEY'

n.if you are using car/bike plan your travel properly.Do not go round and around,have route map to attain your destiny point as shortly as possible,that save fuel.Go by walk when you are going to near by shoping. 'Save Time and energy '

o.Have your own garden and do vegitation. if you have enough land around the house. 'Go green,support corbon credit'

p.SAVE - Water and Electricity as much as you can.
e.g.- ' SWITCH OFF ' The Monitor/Fan/Light When your are moving out of the room even for 10 minutes.You can save electricity by not using the electric heater for heating the water for bathing during summer time. ' Consume less energy Resources' .

q.Avoid Drinking/Smoking etc... to save money as well as to keep yourself healthy.'HEALTH IS WEALTH' .

r.Save money and also spend money for lifting the under-priviliged. Do charity and always be socially responsible.When you spend money for the good cause that for your society that will motivate you to make more money. 'MONEY SPEND IS MONEY YARNED' .

Note-*The Bold and Italic quotes within the 'Quotation' will be explained in detail latter on.*

To Learn more on ' FINANCIAL INTELIGENCE- go to my other blog -http://wealthtrainer.blogspot.com/

THOUGHTS

2009-12-12T10:09:00.000-08:00

Beautiful moments of the Past that Enrich us today and ever,as we recall.

2009-12-06T21:00:00.001-08:00

Life's Beautiful moments that drew great people briefly..

It was probably the April of 1974. Bangalore was getting warm and Gulmohars were blooming at the IISc campus. I was the only girl in my postgraduate department and was staying at the ladies’ hostel. Other girls were pursuing research in different departments of Science.I was looking forward to going abroad to complete a doctorate in Computer science. I had been offered scholarships from Universities in the US . I had not thought of taking up a job in India .One day, while on the way to my hostel from our lecture-hall complex, I Saw an advertisement on the notice board. It was a standard job-requirement notice from the famous automobile company Telco (now Tata Motors). It stated that the company required young, bright engineers, hardworking and with an excellent academic background, etc.At the bottom was a small line: “Lady candidates need not apply.”I read it and was very upset. For the first time in my life I was up against gender discrimination.Though I was not keen on taking up the job, I saw it as a challenge. I Had done extremely well in academics, better than most of my male peers. Little did I know then that in real life academic excellence is not enough to be successful.After reading the notice I went fuming to my room. I decided to inform The topmost person in Telco’s management about the injustice the company was perpetrating. I got a postcard and started to write, but there was a problem: I did not know who headed Telco.I thought it must be one of the Tatas. I knew JRD Tata was the head of The Tata Group; I had seen his pictures in newspapers actually, Sumant Moolgaokar was the company’s chairman then). I took the card, addressed It to JRD and started writing. To this day I remember clearly what I wrote.“The great Tatas have always been pioneers. They are the people who Started the basic infrastructure industries in India , such as iron and steel, chemicals, textiles and locomotives. They have cared for higher Education in India since 1900 and they were responsible for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science. Fortunately, I study there. But I am surprised how a company such as Telco is discriminating on the basis of gender.”I posted the letter and forgot about it. Less than 10 days later, I received a telegram stating that I had to appear for an interview at Telco’s Pune facility at the company’s expense. I was taken aback by the telegram. My hostel mate told me I should use the opportunity to go to Pune free of cost and buy them the famous Pune saris for cheap! I collected Rs 30 each from everyone who wanted a sari. When I look back, I feel like laughing at the reasons for my going, but back then they seemed good enough to make the trip.It was my first visit to Pune and I immediately fell in love with the city.

To this day it remains dear to me. I feel as much at home in Pune as I do in Hubli, my hometown. The place changed my life in so many ways. As directed, I went to Telco’s Pimpri office for the interview.There were six people on the panel and I realised then that this was serious business.“This is the girl who wrote to JRD,” I heard somebody whisper as soon as I entered the room. By then I knew for sure that I would not get the job.The realisation abolished all fear from my mind, so I was rather cool while The interview was being conducted.Even before the interview started, I reckoned the panel was biased, so I told them, rather impolitely, “I hope this is only a technical interview.”They were taken aback by my rudeness, and even today I am ashamed about My attitude. The panel asked me technical questions and I answered all of them.Then an elderly gentleman with an affectionate voice told me, “Do you Know why we said lady candidates need not apply? The reason is that we have never employed any ladies on the shop floor. This is not a co-ed college; this is a factory. When it comes to academics, you are a first ranker throughout. We appreciate that, but people like you should work in research laboratories. “I was a young girl from small-town Hubli. My world had been a limited place. I did not know the ways of large corporate houses and their difficulties, so I answered, “But you must start somewhere, otherwise no woman will ever be able to work in your factories.”Finally, after a long interview, I was told I had been successful. So This was what the future had in store for me. Never had I thought I would Take up a job in Pune. I met a shy young man from Karnataka there, we became good friends and we got married. It was only after joining Telco that I realized who JRD was: the Uncrowned king of Indian industry. Now I was scared, but I did not get to meet him till I was transferred to Bombay .

One day I had to show some reports to Mr Moolgaokar, our chairman, who we all knew as SM. I was in his office on The first floor of Bombay House (the Tata headquarters) when, suddenly JRD walked in. That was the first time I saw “appro JRD”. Appro means “our” in Gujarati. This was the affectionate term by which people at Bombay House called him.I was feeling very nervous, remembering my postcard episode. SM Introduced me nicely, “Jeh (that’s what his close associates called him), this Young woman is an engineer and that too a postgraduate.She is the first woman to work on the Telco shop floor.” JRD looked at me . I was praying he would not ask me any questions about my interview (or the postcard that preceded it).Thankfully, he didn’t. Instead, he remarked. “It is nice that girls are getting into engineering in our country. By the way, what is your name?”“When I joined Telco I was Sudha Kulkarni, Sir,” I replied. “Now I am Sudha Murthy.” He smiled a kindly smile and started a discussion with SM. As for me, I almost ran out of the room.

After that I used to see JRD on and off. He was the Tata Group chairman And I was merely an engineer. There was nothing that we had in common. I was In awe of him.One day I was waiting for Murthy, my husband, to pick me up after office hours. To my surprise I saw JRD standing next to me. I did not know how to react. Yet again I started worrying about that postcard. Looking back, I realise JRD had forgotten about it. It must have been a small incident for him, but not so for me.“Young lady, why are you here?” he asked. “Office time is over.” I said, “Sir, I’m waiting for my husband to come and pick me up.” JRD said, “It Is getting dark and there’s no one in the corridor.I’ll wait with you till your husband comes.”I was quite used to waiting for Murthy, but having JRD waiting alongside made me extremely uncomfortable.I was nervous. Out of the corner of my eye I looked at him. He wore a simple white pant and shirt. He was old, yet his face was glowing. There wasn’t any air of superiority about him. I was thinking, “Look at this person. He is a chairman, a well-respected man in our country and he is waiting for the sake of an ordinary employee.” Then I saw Murthy and I rushed out. JRD called and said, “Young lady, Tell your husband never to make his wife wait again.” In 1982 I had to resign from my job at Telco. I was reluctant to go, but I really did not have a choice. I was coming down the steps of Bombay House after wrapping up my final settlement when I saw JRD coming up. He was absorbed in thought. I wanted to say goodbye to him, so I stopped. He saw me and paused. Gently, he said, “So what are you doing, Mrs Kulkarni?” (That was the Way he always addressed me.) “Sir, I am leaving Telco.” “Where are you going?” he asked. “Pune, Sir. My husband is starting a company called Infosys and I’m shifting to Pune.”“Oh! And what will you do when you are successful.”“Sir, I don’t know whether we will be successful.”“Never start with diffidence,” he advised me. “Always start with confidence. When you are successful you must give back to society. Society gives us so much; we must reciprocate. I wish you all the best.”Then JRD continued walking up the stairs. I stood there for what seemed like a millennium. That was the last time I saw him alive. Many years later I met Ratan Tata in the same Bombay House, occupying the chair JRD once did. I told him of my many sweet memories of working with Telco. Later, he wrote to me, “It was nice hearing about Jeh from you. The sad part is that he’s not alive to see you today.”I consider JRD a great man because, despite being an extremely busy person, he valued one postcard written by a young girl seeking justice. He must have received thousands of letters everyday. He could have thrown mine away, but he didn’t do that. He respected the intentions of that unknown girl, who had neither influence nor money, and gave her an opportunity in his company. He did not merely give her a job; he changed her life and mindset forever.Close to 50 per cent of the students in today’s engineering colleges are girls. And there are women on the shop floor in many industry segments. I see these changes and I think of JRD. If at all time stops and asks me What I want from life, I would say I wish JRD were alive today to see how the company we started has grown. He would have enjoyed it wholeheartedly.My love and respect for the House of Tata remains undiminished by the passage of time. I always looked up to JRD. I saw him as a role model for his simplicity, his generosity, his kindness and the care he took of his employees. Those blue eyes always reminded me of the sky; they had the same vastness and magnificence.(Sudha Murthy is a widely published writer and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation involved in a number of social development initiatives. Infosys chairman Narayana Murthy is her husband.)(On JRD's death on Nov 29, 1993, the parliament, in an unusual gesture for a private citizen, was adjourned in his memory and Maharashtra declared three days of mourning.)Article sourced from: Lasting Legacies (Tata Review- SpecialCommemorative Issue 2004), brought out by the house of Tatas tocommemorate the 100th birth anniversary of JRD Tata on July 29, 2004.]

MEANING OF LIFE- GREAT VIDEO

2009-11-25T10:55:00.000-08:00

THE DUCK STORY

2009-11-09T20:12:00.000-08:00

A woman brought a very limp duck to a veterinary surgeon.As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, “I’m sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away.”The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?”“Yes, I am sure…The duck is dead,” replied the vet.“How can you be so sure?” she protested. “I mean you haven’t done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something.”The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook his head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck.” The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.The duck’s owner, still in shock, took the bill. “$150!” she cried, “$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!”The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, But with the Lab report and the Cat scan, it’s now $150.”

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra" - Victory over Death

2009-08-16T22:42:00.000-07:00

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most famous mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is chanted during prayers and pujas.

The chant starting with OM Trayambakam consists of four lines and it asks Shiva – the one who nourishes human beings to liberate from bondage.

In this Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra MP3 for free download, the mantra is chanted nine times.

"OM Trayambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanam
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat ".

We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who is full of sweet fragrance and nourishes human beings. May he liberate me from bondage.

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Kanaka Dhara Sthothram-for " WEALTH CREATION ' The hymn of the golden shower

2009-08-15T12:09:00.000-07:00

Kanaka Dhara Sthothram
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

The hymn of the golden shower

By Sri Sankara Bhagavat Pada

Translated by P.R.Ramachander

Adhi Sankara was possibly one of the great saints of his time. He was born in a poor Brahmin family in Kerala. After brahmopadesa, as is usual during those times, he was asked to beg alms for his lunch. One day when he went to a Brahmin house, the lady of the house was so poor that she did not have anything to give him. She searched hard and found one small fruit of gooseberry, which she gave to Sankara. He was so touched by her gesture that he sang these 21 mellifluous hymns on Goddess Lakshmi, who poured golden goose berries as rain to the poor woman’s house.
It is believed that poverty would be banished by singing this hymn.

"Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi,
Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam,
Angikrithakhila vibhuthirapanga leela,
Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya.," 1

To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Ornament, The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted,Like the black bees getting attracted,To the unopened buds of black Tamala tree,Let her who is the Goddess of all good things,Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.

"Mugdha muhurvidhadhadathi vadhane Murare,
Premathrapapranihithani gathagathani,
Mala dhrishotmadhukareeva maheth pale ya,
Sa ne sriyam dhisathu sagarasambhavaya.," 2

Again and again return,those glances,Filled with hesitation and love,Of her who is born to the ocean of milk,To the face of Murari,Like the honey bees to the pretty blue lotus,And let those glances shower me with wealth.

"Ameelithaksha madhigamya mudha Mukundam
Anandakandamanimeshamananga thanthram,
Akekara stiththa kaninika pashma nethram,
Bhoothyai bhavenmama bhjangasayananganaya., " 3

With half closed eyes stares she on Mukunda,Filled with happiness, shyness and the science of love,On the ecstasy filled face with closed eyes of her Lord,And let her, who is the wife of Him who sleeps on the snake, Shower me with wealth.

"Bahwanthare madhujitha srithakausthube ya,
Haravaleeva nari neela mayi vibhathi,
Kamapradha bhagavatho api kadaksha mala,
Kalyanamavahathu me kamalalayaya., " 4

He who has won over Madhu,Wears the Kousthuba as ornament,And also the garland of glances, of blue Indraneela,Filled with love to protect and grant wishes to Him,Of her who lives on the lotus,And let those also fall on me,And grant me all that is good..

"Kalambudhaalithorasi kaida bhare,
Dharaadhare sphurathi yaa thadinganeva,
Mathu samastha jagatham mahaneeya murthy,
Badrani me dhisathu bhargava nandanaya.," 5

Like the streak of lightning in black dark cloud,She is shining on the dark, broad chest,Of He who killed Kaidaba,And let the eyes of the great mother of all universe,Who is the daughter of Sage Bharghava,Fallon me lightly and bring me prosperity.

"Praptham padam pradhamatha khalu yat prabhavath,
Mangalyabhaji madhu madhini manamathena,
Mayyapadetha mathara meekshanardham,
Manthalasam cha makaralaya kanyakaya., " 6

The God of love could only reach,The killer of Madhu,Through the power of her kind glances,Loaded with love and blessingAnd let that side glance ,Which is auspicious and indolent,Fall on me.

"Viswamarendra padhavee bramadhana dhaksham,
Ananda hethu radhikam madhu vishwoapi,
Eshanna sheedhathu mayi kshanameekshanartham,
Indhivarodhara sahodharamidhiraya.," 7

Capable of making one as king of Devas in this world,Her side long glance of a moment,Made Indra regain his kingdom,And is making Him who killed Madhu supremely happy.And let her with her blue lotus eyes glance me a little.

"Ishta visishtamathayopi yaya dhayardhra,
Dhrishtya thravishta papadam sulabham labhanthe,
Hrishtim prahrushta kamlodhara deepthirishtam,
Pushtim krishishta mama pushkravishtaraya., " 8

To her devotees and those who are great,Grants she a place in heaven which is difficult to attain,Just by a glance of her compassion filled eyes,Let her sparkling eyes which are like the fully opened lotus,Fall on me and grant me all my desires.

"Dhadyaddhayanupavanopi dravinambhudaraam,
Asminna kinchina vihanga sisou vishanne,
Dhushkaramagarmmapaneeya chiraya dhooram,
Narayana pranayinee nayanambhuvaha.," 9

Please send your mercy which is like wind,And shower the rain of wealth on this parched land,,And quench the thirst of this little chataka bird,And likewise,drive away afar my load of sins,Oh, darling of Narayana,By the glance from your cloud like dark eyes.

"Gheerdhevathethi garuda dwaja sundarithi,
Sakambhareethi sasi shekara vallebhethi,
Srishti sthithi pralaya kelishu samsthitha ya,
Thasyai namas thribhvanai ka guros tharunyai., " 10

She is the goddess of Knowledge,She is the darling of Him who has Garuda as flag,She is the power that causes of death at time of deluge,And she is the wife of Him who has the crescent,And she does the creation, upkeep and destruction at various times,And my salutations to this lady who is worshipped by all the three worlds.

"Sruthyai namosthu shubha karma phala prasoothyai,
Rathyai namosthu ramaneeya gunarnavayai,
Shakthyai namosthu satha pathra nikethanayai,
Pushtayi namosthu purushotthama vallabhayai.," 11

Salutations to you as Vedas which give rise to good actions,Salutation to you as Rathi for giving the most beautiful qualities,Salutation to you as Shakthi ,who lives in the hundred petalled lotus,And salutations to you who is Goddess of plenty,And is the consort of Purushottama.

"Namosthu naleekha nibhananai,
Namosthu dhugdhogdhadhi janma bhoomayai,
Namosthu somamrutha sodharayai,
Namosthu narayana vallabhayai., " 12

Salutations to her who is as pretty.As the lotus in full bloom,Salutations to her who is born from ocean of milk,Salutations to the sister of nectar and the moon,Salutations to the consort of Narayana.

"Namosthu hemambhuja peetikayai,
Namosthu bhoo mandala nayikayai,
Namosthu devathi dhaya prayai,
Namosthu Sarngayudha vallabhayai.," 13

Salutations to her who has the golden lotus as seat,Salutations to her who is the leader of the universe,Salutations to her who showers mercy on devas,And salutations to the consort of Him who has the bow called Saranga.

"Namosthu devyai bhrugu nandanayai,
Namosthu vishnorurasi sthithayai,
Namosthu lakshmyai kamalalayai,
Namosthu dhamodhra vallabhayai., "14

Salutations to her who is daughter of Bhrigu,Salutations to her lives on the holy chest of Vishnu,Salutations to Goddess Lakshmi who lives in a lotus,And saluations to her who is the consort of Damodhara.

"Namosthu Kanthyai kamalekshanayai,
Namosthu bhoothyai bhuvanaprasoothyai,
Namosthu devadhibhir archithayai,
Namosthu nandhathmaja vallabhayai., " 15

Salutations to her who is light living in Lotus flower,Salutations to her who is the earth and also mother of earth,Salutations to her who is worshipped by Devas,And salutations to her who is the consort of the son of Nanda.

"Sampath karaani sakalendriya nandanani,
Samrajya dhana vibhavani saroruhakshi,
Twad vandanani dhuritha haranodhythani,
Mamev matharanisam kalayanthu manye.," 16

Giver of wealth, giver of pleasures to all senses,Giver of the right to rule kingdoms,She who has lotus like eyes,She to whom Salutations remove all miseries fast,And my mother to you are my salutations.

"Yath Kadaksha samupasana vidhi,
Sevakasya sakalartha sapadha,
Santhanodhi vachananga manasai,
Twaam murari hridayeswareem bhaje., " 17

He who worships your sidelong glances,Is blessed by all known wealth and prosperity,And so my salutations by word, thought and deed,To the queen of the heart of my Lord Murari.

"Sarasija nilaye saroja hasthe,
Dhavalathamamsuka gandha maya shobhe,
Bhagavathi hari vallabhe manogne,
Tribhuvana bhoothikari praseeda mahye., "18

She who sits on the Lotus,She who has lotus in her hands,She who is dressed in dazzling white,She who shines in garlands and sandal paste,The Goddess who is the consort of Hari,She who gladdens the mind,And she who confers prosperity on the three worlds,Be pleased to show compassion to me.

"Dhiggasthibhi kanaka kumbha mukha vasrushta,
Sarvahini vimala charu jalaapluthangim,
Prathar namami jagathaam janani masesha,
Lokadhinatha grahini mamrithabhi puthreem.," 19

Those eight elephants from all the diverse directions,Pour from out from golden vessels,The water from the Ganga which flows in heaven,For your holy purifying bath,And my salutations in the morn to you,Who is the mother of all worlds,Who is the house wife of the Lord of the worlds,And who is the daughter of the ocean which gave nectar.

"Kamale Kamalaksha vallabhe twam,
Karuna poora tharingithaira pangai,
Avalokaya mamakinchananam,
Prathamam pathamakrithrimam dhyaya., "20

She who is the Lotus,She who is the consort,Of the Lord with Lotus like eyes,She who has glances filled with mercy,Please turn your glance on me,Who is the poorest among the poor,And first make me the vessel,To receive your pity and compassion.

"Sthuvanthi ye sthuthibhirameeranwaham,
Thrayeemayim thribhuvanamatharam ramam,
Gunadhika guruthara bhagya bhagina,
Bhavanthi the bhuvi budha bhavithasayo.," 21

He who recites these prayers daily,On her who is personification of Vedas,On her who is the mother of the three worlds,On her who is Goddess Rema,Will be blessed without doubt,With all good graceful qualities,With all the great fortunes that one can get,And would live in the world,With great recognition from even the learned.

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TULSI TO FIGHT BACK SWINE FLU

2009-08-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

Indian natural herb Tulsi to fight back swine flu
Wed, Aug 12 11:56 AM

Ayurveda, the traditional 'science of life', has a remedy for diseases when every other stream of medicine fails. Now, at a time when swine flu is spreading like wildfire across the world, Ayurveda has the remedy in the form of the miraculous herb, the basil leaves commonly known as Tulsi.

Tulsi, the purest and most sublime plant, has been known and worshipped in India for more than five millennia for its remarkable healing properties. Considered as an 'Elixir of Life', this wonder herb has now been claimed to keep the deadly swine flu at bay and help fast recovery in afflicted persons.

"The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner says.

Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster.

"Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body," he claims.
Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of the view that Tulsi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.

"Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach." This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu," believes Patel.
As its name suggests, Tulsi has again proved to be the 'the incomparable' medicine - this time, in the prevention and cure of swine flu.

The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. However, Please consult a practitioner in case of any such symptoms. Doctors have strictly advised against self medication.
(With PTI inputs)

Source:-Yahoo News

KNOWLEDGE

2009-08-12T00:46:00.000-07:00

King Bhoj was a worshipper of the Goddess Saraswti. He believed in scholarship, not of the king that stays buried in books, but the kind that strives relentlessly to extend the limits of human knowledge. In his court, the greatest honour was accorded to learning and the people who pursued it. He himself was well-versed in language and grammar, poetry, sculpture, architecture, science and engineering, astrology, music, theatre and the highest questions of ethics and philosophy.

Once, Bhoj went walking out in the countryside with a very learned scholar from a neighbouring kingdom. As they walked both were deeply immersed in literary and philosophical discussion. This caused them to lose their way. Arriving at a village where an old woman was tending her field, they stopped and asked, “Respected mother, where does this road go ?”

”The road does not go anywhere. It stays here. Only the people who walk along it will go somewhere. So tell me, who are you ?” , said the woman in response. “We are travellers”, they replied.

The old woman smiled.
”Travellers! there are only two. The sun and the moon. Tell me truly, who are you ?”
”Sister, we are guests”, said the scholar.
”Guests! there are only two. One is wealth and the other is youth. Now tell me which are you ?” said the old woman.
”We are kings”, said king Bhoj.
“There are only two kings. One is Indra (king of gods) the other is Yama (god of death). Tell me now, which one are you ?” enquired the old woman.
King Bhoj and his companion were by now truly astonished.
”We… we are two of great ability”, they said.
”There are only two of great ability”, said the woman. “One is the earth, the other is woman. But you look neither of them. Say now, who are you?”
”Sister…. we are sadhus(holy men)”, said king Bhoj, getting desperate.
”You do not look like Sadhus to me”, said the woman nodding her head in disagreement.
“Anyway, sadhus there are only two”, she went on, “One is modesty, the other contentment”.
Now the scholar pluked courage and spoke up. “Sister, we are pardesi”(not the local people, migrants)
But the woman would have none of it. “Perdesi you are not”, she said. “Only the soul and the leaf of a tree can be pardesi. Now , who are you ?”
The King and the scholar were becoming increasingly lost for words in the face of the woman’s astonishing replies.But how could they admit defeat in a duel of words with a mere old woman?
It was the scholar’s turn to say something. “Sister… we are clever”, he said.
“There are only two clever things in this world grain and water. Which one are you?” Countered the old woman.
At this, both king Bhoj and the visiting scholar groaned and said, “We are defeated”.
“There are only two defeated people in the world”, said the woman. “One is a man burdened with debt, the other is the father of a girlwithout good qualities. Why do you not tell me truthfully, who are you?”
Throwing up their hands in despair, king Bhoj and the scholar said, “What can we say, sister? The truth is, we seem to know nothing. It is you who know it all”.
At these words the face of the old woman broke into a smile then she turned serious in a kind and soothing voice she said, “Both of you have become too proud of your wealth and learning. I knew right from the beginning that you are king Bhoj and he is your scholarly guest. This was my way of bringing you back to earth. Go along this path”, she gestured, “That is the way back to Dhar”.
The king and the scholar bowed deeply to the poor old woman who had helped open their eyes to their own faults. They had much to think about on their way home.

"The real source of knowledge is not the books in the library, but what one can glean through reading the Book of Life”.

THE HELL AND HEAVEN

2009-08-01T03:45:00.000-07:00

The hell and heaven are not geographically exist somewhere, it is infact exist nowhere. It just exists within each one of us. The human mind is capable of creating the hell or heaven within himself or herself. So the hell or heaven are not geographical, it is just mere a psychological phenomenon. The mind within the individual is having the potentiality of creating the hell or heaven unto oneself or for others around.

The individual carry the hell or heaven like a hut where ever he/she may move, no matter how good or bad the new place may be, the individual is only having the choice to choose the life and live accordingly. So just be aware what type of hut you are carrying on your head! The choice is purely yours.

Do not bother to be a Begger in life; But think and live like a King.

(Being a King and living like a begger means,you are creating a hell in your life by your ownself,So, " change your Attitude that changes your Life")

Why humanity needs a Sadguru more than ever?

2009-07-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

The modern man is at cross roads today. On the one hand unprecedented advance in science and technology has made life more comfortable and enjoyable. On the other hand greed, competition, jealousy and insecurity are threatening to tear the modern man apart.

Religion is individual, one has to seek it on one's own. It is not a social phenomenon, it has nothing to do with the crowd and the collective. It is a private thing, as intimate as love.

In one of His discourses Osho quotes Guru Nanak: "by the guru's grace"? Is not man's own labor enough? It is necessary to understand this very subtle point, because Nanak stresses the guru a great deal. Later Nanak says that without the guru God cannot be attained. What is the reason for this? If God is omnipresent why can't I meet Him directly? What is the need to bring in the guru?”

Osho adds, “There is no need of a guru -- provided you are capable of annihilating your ego yourself.”

“The greater your insensitivity, the more somnolent you are, the greater your need for a guru. Understand that. If you are fast asleep, how can you awaken yourself? Someone else will have to shake you. Even then the chances are that you will roll over and fall back asleep again.”

A Master simply teaches how to be alert with full consciousness. He teaches conscious awareness.

Osho says, there are two types of Masters in the world. The first type is the teacher. He teaches disciplines, virtue, character, but next day the student forgets. The second is the Master. He does not teach any virtue, he does not teach any character, he does not teach any ordinary humility, humbleness. He bores a hole into the being of the disciple so that light can penetrate, and the disciple can see for himself. The master tries to make one aware, full of light. That's the real Master. In the East we call him SADGURU, the right Master. Teachers are many; Sadgurus are very few and far between.

“If you are with a teacher you may become a good man, but you cannot become enlightened. And your goodness will always remain on a volcano; it can erupt any moment. If you are with a teacher he will teach you outward things -- how to discipline yourself, how to be good, how to be a servant, how to serve people, how to be non-violent, how to be loving, kind, compassionate. He will teach you a thousand and one things.

If you come to a Master, he teaches only one thing -- that is: how to become aware, how to bore a hole into your being so light can enter into your imprisonment. And in that light, everything starts happening of its own accord.
And when things happen of their own accord, they have a beauty to them. Then there is great benediction.”
OSHO

- Editor

Source:-OSHO WORLD(EDITORIAL)
LINK:-http://oshoworld.com/onlinemag/july09/htm/editorial.asp#1

* Sadguru, meaning the perfect master, is one complete word and should not be read separately as Sad Guru. Sadguru pronounced as Satguru in some of the northern belts in India, originated from Sanskrit word Sadguru meaning the true master.

INDIAN BUDGET-2009 ,HIGHLIGHTS

2009-07-06T09:40:00.000-07:00

Highlights
Budget speech completed. Finance Bill-II 2009 introduced.
Customs duty on bio-diesel reduced.
Silver to cost more.
Textile units to receive tax holiday.
LCD TVs to cost less. Custom duty on LCD TVs cut from 10% to 5%.
Set-Top Boxes to cost more. Customs duty of 5% on set-top boxes.
To extend tax holiday for commercial production of mineral oil andnatural gas.
Fringe Benefit Tax abolished.
Commodity Transaction Tax abolished.
Personal income tax exemption hiked by Rs 10,000.
No surcharge of 10% on personal income tax.
Centralised processing center at Bengalooru to streamline taxation.
No change in corporate tax.
Increase in exemption slab for senior citizens by Rs 15,000.
Fiscal deficit at 6.8% of GDP.
Proposes Rs 500 cr for rehabilation of displaced persons ofnorthern and eastern areas of Sri Lanka.
Aila Relief proposed at Rs 1,000 crore.
Increased allocation for higher education. New IITs to be set up.Rs 2,113 cr for IITs and NITs.
Rs 25 cr each for AMU campuses in Murshidabad and Mallapuram.
Defence outlay goes up. One lakh dwelling units for paramilitaryforces personnel to be constructed.
Allowances to para-military forces at par with defence forces. Onerank, one pension for ex-servicemen.
One rank, one pension for ex-servicemen.
Allocation for Commonwealth Games to be raised to Rs 3472 crore
Online job exchange to be started with private partnership.
Unique ID plan to roll out in 12-18 months.
Top people from private sector to be given responsibility of vitalnational projects.
Interest subsidy for home loans up to Rs 1 lakh.
All BPL families to be bought under one smart card program.
50% of all rural women to be brought into self-help group programmes.
Rural mega clusters in Bengal and Rajasthan.
To add handloom clusters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
75% hike in irrigation projects.
Rural Housing: Allocation to Indira Awaas Yojna hiked by 63% to Rs8,883 cr. Rs 7000 crores for rural electrification scheme.
Rs 31,100 crore allocation for NREGA. NREGA gave employmentopportunities to more than 4.479 cr households.
Rs 100 cr one-time grant to expand banks in non-banking areas.
Banks, insurance to stay with Govt. Banking network to be expanded.
Expert panel to look into petroleum product pricing. Domestic oilprices must be in sync with global prices.
'Aam Admi' is the focus of all our programmes and schemes: Pranab
Tax system should be such that it shold encourage voluntary compliance.
Income Tax forms to be made user-friendly. Saral-II forms tosimplify taxation process.
Export Credit Guarantee scheme extended till March 2010.
Stimulus package to print media extended till December 31.
Farmers loan interest to come down to 6%. Interest subventionscheme for farm loans to be manitained.
Additional budget allocation for farmers.
IIFCL will refinance 60% of commercial bank loans in PPP. IIFCL to look at infrastructure needs.
Mumbai flood management allocation hiked to Rs 500 cr.
87% rise in urban renewal mission. Housing allocation hiked.
Fiscal stimulus at 3.5% of GDP
Allocation for NHAI up 23%
Trade in goods and services doubled in 2008
Job creation hit due to economic slowdown: Pranab
Govt took 3 stimulus packages so far.

Two worst quarters of the global economic crisis is now behind us: Pranab
One budget can not solve all problems: Pranab
Foreign capital inflow is important
Increased focus on growth and encourage nation's development
Sustain growth rate of 9% for a longer period. Farm sector growth at 4%
Union Finance Minsiter begins his speech. This is PranabMukherjee's 4th budget.
Cabinet approves Union Budget.

Taxes
Custom duty on gold re-imposed
Customs duty to be reduced on drugs for heart treatment
No new tax on edible oil imports
4 per cent excise duty on cotton products restored
Customs duty on bio-diesel reduced
Life saving devices on heart contidion exempted from custom duty
Small business exempt from advance tax
To maintain overall customs and excise duty structure
Tax holiday to natural gas extended
Tax slab raised
MAT hiked to 15 per cent of book profit
Commodity transaction tax abolished
New pension scheme
Tax holiday for exporters extended untill 2012
Personal income tax exemption hiked by Rs 10,000
Abolish fringe benefit tax
Tax holiday extended for textile units
Goods and services tax from April 1, 2010
Share of direct taxes has increased to 56 per cent in 2008-09
Federal Tax/GDP ratio is 11.5 per cent
No surcharge of 10 per cent on personal income tax
Increase in exemption slab for senior citizen
No change in corporate taxes
Hike in IT exemption for women to Rs 1,90,000
Govt committed to tax reforms
Increase automation in direct tax collection
New tax code in 45 days
Centralised processing center at Bengalooru to streamline taxation
Income tax forms should be user friendly
Tax system should be such that it shold encourage voluntary compliance
Saral form 2 will be introduced

Markets
Indian stock Markets was in the Red.
Sensex Down 870 Points

Prices
Branded jewellery to become cheaper
Mobile phone accessories to get cheaper
Set-top box to cost more
Silver to cost more
Reduce custom duty on LCD TVs cut from 10 per cent to 5 per cent
Customs duty of 5 per cent on set top boxes

MICHAEL JACKSON- "FROM CHILD STAR TO POP MEGA STAR'

2009-06-27T01:54:00.000-07:00

"Man in the Mirror" -Music video

Michael Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50.Jackson was pronounced dead at about 2:26 p.m. PDT (2126 GMT) after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in full cardiac arrest, said Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. The cause of death was not known and an autopsy would likely take place on Friday, he said.Jackson's sudden death had been reported earlier by U.S. media, which said he was taken ill at his home and rushed to the hospital by paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived.Known as the "King of Pop," for hits that included "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," Jackson's dramatic, one-gloved stage presence and innovative dance moves were imitated by legions of fans around the world.

He transformed music videos and his lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he received, made him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.

But Jackson's belief that "I am Peter Pan in my heart", his preference for the company of children, his friendship with a chimp, his high-pitched voice and numerous plastic surgeries also earned him critics and the nickname "Wacko Jacko."Jackson, who had lived as a virtual recluse since his acquittal in 2005 on charges of child molestation, had been scheduled to launch a comeback tour from London next month.Quincy Jones, who helped arrange the music on the album "Thriller" and produced the "Off the Wall" album, told MSNBC: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news.""For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."

SOLD-OUT SHOWS

Jackson had been due to start a series of concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer had been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months. The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale in March."Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of The Recording Academy in a statement."He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim."There were concerns about Jackson's health in recent years but the promoters of the London shows, AEG Live, said in March that Jackson had passed a 4-1/2 hour physical examination with independent doctors.Outside the hospital in Los Angeles about 200 fans and reporters gathered on Thursday, waiting for confirmation of Jackson's death or condition.Some fans were crying and hugging each other, and others were climbing atop fences to get a better look at a microphone stand where a news conference was supposed to take place."I hope he's gone to God, and I hope that he's free of all the troubles he's been plagued with," Tonya Blazer, 50, who said she had been a fan going back more than four decades to his days as a child star."I just feel like I'm paying tribute to him," said Dawn Burgess, 42, a fan who said she had posters of Michael pinned to her bedroom wall when she was a child.

Jackson was born on Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. Five Jackson boys -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael -- first performed together at a talent show when Michael was 6. They walked off with first prize and went on to become a best-selling band, The Jackson Five, and then The Jackson 5.Jackson made his first solo album in 1972, and released "Thriller" in 1982, which became a smash hit that yielded seven top-10 singles. The album sold 21 million copies in the United States and at least 27 million worldwide.The next year, he unveiled his signature "moonwalk" dance move while performing "Billie Jean" during an NBC special.In 1994, Jackson married Elvis Presley's only child, Lisa Marie, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1996. Jackson married Debbie Rowe the same year and had two children, before splitting in 1999. The couple never lived together.Jackson has three children named Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II, known for his brief public appearance when his father held him over the railing of a hotel balcony, causing widespread criticism.New Yorkers and tourists in the city's Times Square were shocked at the news of Jackson's death."I don't know what to say. It's sad, it's really, really sad," said Nicole Smith, an 18-year-old student from Brooklyn, New York, in Times Square. "My mother was a fan. I listened to his music.""I'm shocked. I thought someone was lying to me when I first heard it. I was a fan from when he was a little boy and then he got weird," said Sue Sheider, 51, a teacher from Long Island.(Additional Reporting by Jill Serjeant in Los Angeles and Michelle Nichols in New York)

People watch news tickets in Times Square report that Michael Jackson had died.

MICHAEL JACKSON - "FROM CHILD STAR TO POP MEGA STAR" HIS JOURNEY ENDS AND HIS DANCE AND MUSICS ARE BECOMING IMMORTAL AMONG HIS FANS AROUND THE WORLD.

CIVILIZATION

2009-06-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

Affection with reflection;

Condition of mind When mind is out of condition.

In short, a mental sensation;

A sensational emotion;

And an emotional compassion;

A chemical reaction;

A biological production;

And a physical experimentation;

An impossible explanation;

But history has its own elucidation For this heavenly possession;

A simple expectation In every human's reverberations;

It is God's creation;

And his best presentation To the human civilization!!!!!!

I WISH..

2009-06-16T12:31:00.000-07:00

My wish unto you all

I wish you Health...

So you may enjoy each day in comfort.

I wish you the Love of friends and family...

And Peace within your heart.

I wish you the Beauty of nature...

That you may enjoy the work of God.

I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities...

For those things that really matter in life.

I wish you Generousity so you may share...

All good things that come to you.

I wish you Happiness and Joy...

And Blessings for the Every New moments.

I wish you the best of everything...T

hat you so well deserve.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

2009-06-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

"ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers
belong to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people
attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to
call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the
contact person in case of an emergency?

Hence this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact
during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the
majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of
a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency
under the name "ICE" ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to
the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with
patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore
thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally
recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency
Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact
the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as
"ICE."

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A
great idea that will make a difference!

Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile
phones today!

Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before
everybody will know about this It really could save your life, or put
a loved one's mind at rest ..

ICE will speak for you when you are not able to

Millionaires in the making: The Rodrigueses

2009-06-08T05:41:00.000-07:00

(Money Magazine) — John and Gina Rodrigues have always been good with numbers.

John is a software engineer who manages a team at Microsoft, and Gina spent years processing mortgages at Wells Fargo and Countrywide Home Loans. But the numbers they are especially good at are the kind with dollar signs in front of them.

At age 27, John and Gina already earn a combined $174,000 a year, save half of what they make and have built a formidable portfolio of $380,000 in stocks, mutual funds and cash. Their goal: to become millionaires and retire by the time they turn 40, just 13 years from now.

To make that dream a reality, they have become black-belt practitioners of an art rarely practiced in America these days: While others with their earning power might indulge in fancy dinners, luxury vacations and designer wardrobes, the Rodrigueses live like young couples did before the era of easy credit. They rent the house where John grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area for a mere $650 a month; rarely travel; split an entrée on the rare occasions they eat out; and spend almost nothing on clothes (John wears free Microsoft T-shirts, while Gina gets hand-me-downs from her sister).

They are driven by a fierce determination to control their own fate. John yearns to quit his job to indulge his passion for the outdoors, and Gina plans to cut back her hours at the boutique they own to work with animals and, possibly, raise a family.

Can the couple do it? The outcome depends on the answers to three key questions: Will they be able to keep up their spartan lifestyle? (Anxious for a home of their own, they are now shopping for a house in one of the priciest areas of the country.) Will they invest wisely? (Among their goofs so far: They snatched up three properties near the height of the real estate bubble.) And even if they do, is 13 years really enough time to amass the huge sums required to retire at 40 - enough money to last them for the ensuing 50 to 60 years?

Read full story from the source: Money

MUSIC BY SADE - "THERE IS A WOMAN IN SOMALIA"

2009-05-31T09:42:00.000-07:00

GREAT MUSIC BY SADE.

THE LYRICS ARE TOO IMPRESSIVE

IT RAISED MY HAIR ALL OVER MY BODY WHEN I HEARD IT AT FIRST TIME.

THIS SONG IS SHOWING FULL OF CAMPASSION FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED SOMALIAN PEOPLE...
MANY DIES THERE OUT OF HUNGER..THIS SONG REALLY BRING THE WORLD CLOSE TO SOMALIA.

WHY THE SOMALIAN PIRATES ARE STILL EXISTED IN OUR WORLD? WE NEED TO THINK DEEPLY.I STRONGLY BELIEF IT IS BECAUSE OF THE POVERTY,THE SOMALIAN PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO BE (SEA)PIRATES.THEIR HUNGER MAKES THEM TO DO SO..!!

LET THIS AWARENESS AMONG THE WORLD PEOPLE ERADICATE THE POVERTY IN SOMALIA.I WISH SOON...LET ALL THESE PEOPLE GET GOOD FOOD AND LIVE A HEALTHY AND LONGER LIFE.

PEARLS BY SADE

UNIVERSE ORGIN - ATHEISM Vs THEISM

2009-05-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

Origin of the Universe - Theism vs. Atheism

In general, theists attribute the origin of the universe to some sort of transcendent, intelligent Designer. Atheists envision a natural, undirected process by which universes spring into existence spontaneously. Prior to the 20th century most atheists believed the universe was eternal. This changed however as discoveries throughout the 20th Century rendered that view untenable. Einstein’s theory of gravity (which has been thoroughly validated by extensive experimental confirmation) and Hubble’s astronomical observations preclude an eternal universe. We now know beyond a reasonable doubt that the universe began at some point in the finite past. Now we understand that there are only two legitimate options for the origin of the universe:

(1) Someone made the universe (Intelligent Design), or
(2) The universe made itself (Random Chance).

The third option, the universe has always been here, is no longer a feasible alternative — it contradicts empirical science. No other scientifically plausible theories for the origin of the universe have ever been proposed. The implications of various 20th century discoveries have put atheists in an awkward position. Logic now requires that they identify an uncontrolled mechanism by which the universe could have initiated, designed, created and developed itself without an Intelligent Director. Otherwise, intellectual honesty requires the necessity of a Creator God.

Origin of the Universe - The Big Bang Theory

So began the effort to propose an atheistic mechanism for the origin of the universe. Enter the Big Bang Theory and Darwinian Evolution. The original Big Bang Theory seeks to explain the sudden appearance of everything from nothing, while Darwinian Evolution seeks to explain the origin of complex life forms from their supposed simpler ancestors. The premise of the Big Bang is that the entire universe was compacted into a teeny tiny little ball, which, after randomly coming into existence for no apparent reason in the first place, exploded into all space, time, matter and energy in an instant. Yes, that’s the theory. No Ph.D. required.

Origin of the Universe - The Inflation Universe Theories
The Big Bang Theory provided an atheistic explanation for the origin of the universe, but its obvious simplicity was subject to multiple attacks. As a result, the original theory is no longer the dominant scientific explanation for the atheistic origin of the universe. While the original Big Bang Theory is now “dead,” from its ashes have emerged the various Inflationary Universe Theories (IUTs). Starting with Alan Guth in the late 1990’s (The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins), the scientific community has now proposed roughly 50 different IUT variants. Scientists hope that one of the current IUTs will sire an accurate reconstruction of the birth of our universe, though it is universally acknowledged that all of the current IUTs have their problems. It seems the only way to get realistic calculations to match an IUT model is to make assumptions that are poorly justified.

Origin of the Universe - Post “Bang” Problems
The IUTs are essentially no better an attempt to explain the origin of the universe without God than the Big Bang. The primary differences between the IUTs and the original Big Bang Theory are really pre-bang explanations. What happened just prior to the explosion? What happened during the first millisecond of the explosion? For instance, some of the IUTs have included a concept called the ‘epoch of inflation’ to explain the dynamic first millisecond after the Bang. However, the basic premise of all these theory variants is the same — the universe was compacted into a little cosmic ball that subsequently exploded with a big bang into everything that exists today. Thus, the IUTs share the same post-bang problems that plague the original Big Bang Theory. These problems include violations of established Natural Laws, such as:

(i) The Law of Causality (observed effects require a related cause),

(ii) The Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum (observed phenomena like retrograde motion in our solar system are impossible without an intervening cause), and

(iii) The Laws of Thermodynamics (Conservation of Matter/energy and Increased Entropy). In addition, the Big Bang/iUTs are unable to explain a limitless list of other issues related to cosmological, chemical, stellar, planetary and biological causation, order and design. Where did all that matter and energy come from in the first place? What caused its initial release? How did this explosion of everything (from nothing) order itself? How can simplicity become complexity? Where did the chemical elements come from? Where did the mathematical laws and physical properties come from? How do we explain the fine-tuning inherent in spiral galaxies, solar systems and stars? How do you explain the existence of both voids and clumps in our cosmos? Where did the first rock come from? How did life come from a rock? Where did the information code for all biologic forms come from? Where did the language convention that interprets that code come from?…

Origin of the Universe - Long Ago and Far Away…
Attempts to exclude a Creator from the “origin of the universe equation” have been long on theoretical calculations and short on common sense. The various models merely move the questions of where, why and how did everything get here to “long ago and far away.” Atheists are tenacious in their efforts to ignore the necessity of a First Cause, Intelligent Designer, Creator God. But as Aldous Huxley put it so eloquently, “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” And it seems that atheists must ignore a great deal in order to maintain their atheistic cosmogonic position. Is the entire universe really the result of an accidental explosion of nothing? Is the design and irreducible complexity of all living systems really the result of random chance? Where is the so-called “evolutionary mechanism”? 21st century “science” has declared that anything sounding “supernatural” is entirely off limits. Yet, by common sense definition, “science” based on the Big Bang and IUTs must suspend and/or violate established natural laws. In effect, atheistic science must use “supernatural” means to justify its atheistic presupposition. Prior to the last 150 years, and the recent campaign to exclude God in the scientific fields, scientists as a general rule believed in God. As a matter of fact, the founders of a majority of the scientific disciplines were Theists. These men took pride in the idea that they were “thinking God’s thoughts after Him.” Please consider these final thoughts… If everything is an accident, there’s no reason to figure anything out. If everything is futile, purpose is an imaginary concept. But if everything was created, and if everything has a purpose, shouldn’t it be the underlying goal of all mankind to discover that Creator and find that purpose? And so we endeavor to discover our Creator and fulfill our purpose, while using science as merely one of our tools .

TO WATCH THE VIDEO GO TO THIS LING:-

http://www.allaboutcreation.org/origin-of-the-universe-video.htm

KEYBOARD PERSONAL COMPUTER

2009-05-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

Computer inside keyboard?

yes its true, People always wanted something new, and Manufacturer always wants to serve something new.

So here is pc in keyboard the Zero-Foot print-PC code named ZPC-GX31.

This is All In One pc, its powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU, 1GB LAN and DVI interface, 4GB of DDR2/667MHz RAM, Audio Inputs/Outputs, PS/2 inputs, 4 USB ports, Ethernet Jack, optical drive DVD+/-RW or CDRW-DVD, a Serial ATA HD, Intel Graphics Card, and few fans to keep the unit cool. however the spaces are customizable, ZPC-GX31 priced at $699.00 to $1099.

SOURCE:- http://thetroikatechnocrats.blog.co.in/page/2/

YOUR FIRST NAME REVEALS...YOUR SEXUAL IDENTITY

2009-05-16T06:46:00.000-07:00

According to studies, the first letter of your first name reveals your sexual identity ...
What do you think?

-A-
You are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up front person. When it comes to sex, it's action that counts not obscure hints. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important to you. You find the chase and challenge of the "hunt" invigorating. You are passionate and sexual as well as being much more adventurous than you appear; however, you do not go around advertising these qualities. Your physical needs are your primary concern.

-B-
You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as an expression of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your expression of endearments and particularly when it comes to lovemaking. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite and abstain from sex if need be. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment.

-C-
You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You must be able to talk to your sex partner before, during, and after. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sexual and sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to go for long periods without sexual activity. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without.

-D-
Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full steam ahead in pursuit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly sexual, passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement, sometimes possessive and jealous. Sex to you is a pleasure to be enjoyed. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open.

-E-
Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion for a bedmate. You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important than the sexual act for you, but once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. When you don't have a good lover to fall asleep with, you will fall asleep with a good book. (Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good look.)

-F-
You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal.. You are sensuous, sexual,and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic lve scenes are your favorite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover.

-G-
You are crap in bed!
( Remember.... .I didn't write this!!!! LOLOL)

-H-
You seek a mate who can enhance your reputation and earning ability. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be frugal in your spending and dating habits and equally cautious in your sexual involvement. You are a sensual and patient lover.

-I-
You have a great need to be loved, appreciated. .. Even worshipped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of sexual expression.. You bore easily and thus require sexual adventure and change. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful.

-J-
You are totally simply marvelous!

-K-
You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated.

-L-
You are very romantic, idealistic, and somehow you believe that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate or attracting people who have unusual troubles. You see yourself as your lover's savior. You are sincere, passionate, lustful, and dreamy. You can't help falling in love. You really enjoy stimulating yourself, though you are fairly new to it. You fantasize and get turned on by movies and magazines. You neither tell others of this secret life nor of your sexual fantasies.

-M-
You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of sexual energy is inexhaustible. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and also enjoy mothering your mate.

-N-
You need constant stimulation because you bore quickly. You can handle more than one relationship at a time with ease. You believe in total sexual freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of sexual energy is inexhaustible. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are your favorite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover.

-O-
You are very interested in sexual activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your sexual energy into making money and/or seeking power. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate, sexual lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Sex is serious business; thus you demand intensity and diversity, and are willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check.

-P-
You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or reputation. Appearances count, therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy; A good fight stimulates those sex vibes. You are relatively free of sexual hang-ups. You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.

-Q-
You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you, sexually or otherwise. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people of other ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and lots of conversation to turn you on and keep you going.

-R-
You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is very important to you. You have to be proud of your partner. You are privately very sexy, but you do not brag, you are willing to serve as teacher. Sex is important; you can be a very demanding playmate.

-S-
You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along.

-T-
You are very sensitive, private, and sexually passive; you like a partner who takes the lead. Music, soft lights and romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasize, but do not tend to fall in and out of love easily. When in love, you are romantic, idealistic, mushy, and extremely intense. You enjoy having your senses and your feelings stimulated, titillated, and teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, oftentimes all in your own head.

-U-
You are enthusiastic and idealistic when in love. When not in love, you are in love with love, always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as a challenge. You are a roamer and need adventure, excitement, and freedom. You deal in potential relationships. You enjoy giving gifts and enjoy seeing your mate looking good. Your sex drive is strong and you desire instant ratification. You are willing to put your partner's pleasures above your own.

-V-
You are individualistic, and you need freedom, space, and excitement. You wait until you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching him out. You feel a need to get into his head to see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. Often there is an age difference between you and your lover. You respond to danger, thrills, and suspense. The gay scene turns you on, even though you yourself may not be a participant.

-W-
You are very proud, determined, and you refuse to take no for an answer when pursuing love. Your ego is at stake. You are romantic, idealistic, and often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner as he or she really is. You feel deeply and throw all of yourself into your relationships. Nothing is too good for your lover. You enjoy playing love games.

-X-
You need constant stimulation because you bore quickly. You can handle more than one relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You talk while you make love. You can have the greatest love affairs, all by yourself, in your own head.

-Y-
You are sexual, sensual, and very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forgot the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't always work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation, enjoy necking and spending hours just touching, feeling and exploring. However, if you can spend your time making money, you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You need to prove to yourself and your partner what a great lover you are. You want feedback on your performance. You are an pen, stimulating, romantic

LUV

2009-05-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

COLDPLAY VIVA LE VIDA

2009-05-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO TO NOURISH YOUR SOUL

TIPS FOR PERSONAL FINANCE

2009-05-06T23:37:00.000-07:00

Five lessons in personal finance you must never forget.

1. Don’t be lured into shady investmentsOne of the biggest reasons for the repeated success of swindlers has been Human Greed. As long as we have a get-rich-quick mentality, we have a good chance of becoming a victim to some kind of a financial fraud. There is no short-cut to becoming rich.
No one can give you returns which are not in line with the market reality. If for some reason such an opportunity does exist, why would someone tell you about it? Won’t he himself beg, borrow or steal to invest in the so-called ‘golden’ opportunity? Why should someone hand over to you the formula to becoming rich, while he himself is happy with measly commission? Think!!
2. Don’t believe in verbal promisesAlways remember - ‘If it’s not written, it’s not true’. This mantra will save you a lot of trouble not only in your investments but also in many other things in life.
If a person or a company is unwilling to put any of its’ promises on paper, there is high probability that it has no intention to honour it. Of course this doesn’t mean that the opposite is true – that a person/company will not go back on his written word. But the chances are lower as he can then be legally held responsible and face punishment in the court of law.
3. Budgets are not meant to ‘tie’ you down. Having a budget is something like kite flying. The purpose of the thread is not to prevent the kite from flying, but to make the kite to fly with some direction and within some limits. In fact, without the thread the kite cannot fly far or fly high or fly for too long.
Budgets give you a defined economic freedom; it is not a financial restriction.
4. Avoid getting debt-trappedThe dress you bought on credit card is probably already worn out and discarded, while you are still paying the debt. Your foreign junket is history, but the debt remains with you to haunt you for years to come. Think about it! Is it worth it?
Therefore, make a commitment today to work towards becoming debt-free. It’s going to be tough ride. But it is a short-term pain to long term peace and prosperity. We owe it to our family and children. The earlier we start the better it is.
Instead of keeping up with the Jones’ in your neighbourhood, why not become an example for those Jones’ to keep up with your debt-free status. Believe me it will more fun.
5. Always keep some cash handyThese are highly uncertain times. Job loss, accident, natural disaster, medical emergency, car/computer breakdown and many such events can happen to anyone, anytime. And such unfortunate incidents, which may require a fairly large amount of money, can upset our financial balance.
Having adequate money handy for meeting such unforeseen, irregular and unexpected expenses- spares us the mental agony of arranging money at a very short notice- protects our long-term investment corpus from such shocks and- gives us time to realign the long-term finances in line with the new financial realities, if need be.

Source:-http://www.wealtharchitects.in/

NET CHATTING

2009-05-04T22:41:00.000-07:00

Online chatting!!

A Guy WAS chatting with a female (never met her directly) - Online chat.
(Background, both are s/w engineers by the way and both work for real bigMNC’s )
Hero: Hey…GM (Good Morning)… How’s u doing today?
Female: VGM…Day is going good and it got better having found u on chat
Hero: wow…am honored, u know what, my day starts only when I find you onChat
Female: Yep…me too feel the same…Brb (be right back)’ll get someCoffee.
Hero: OK

(Hero waits impatiently. Meanwhile, his manager comes to hisseat.)
Manager: Hey, I need some help from you
Hero: [**** This guy always comes at wrong time] Yeah tell me
Manager: Could u write a program for me which generates n-th prime number,given value of n. Would you give this by today evening?
Hero: I would do that, but I think it’s quite hard, is it ok with you, if

I Give it by tomorrow evening.
Manager: Yeah, that would be fine. Thank you [Leaves the place]
(Our hero sighs and stares at his monitor waiting impatiently for Female toArrive. All of a sudden smiles on his face. Over to chat window…)

Female: Hey, am back
Hero: cool, you know what my manager does, She’s kinda….. keeps asking stupid Things, tries to give me stupid work
Female: Yeah, it’s the same everywhere. Real sick ppl these managers are!!
Hero: Yep, u rite!!
Female: Hey, can u do me a favor
Hero: *smiles* sure, why not.
Female: Hey, I want you to write me a program to print n-th prime Number;given N. Would you give that to me by tomorrow evening? Plzzz.

You know it’s real Urgent for me to work this out .

Hero: hey, that’s a one-hour’s work.

Sure check Urmail in an hour from now.ok?

Female: THIS IS WHAT I ASKED U WHEN I CAME TO YOUR WORK PLACE. NOW YOU KNOW WHO I AM!!

AND ONE MORE POINT…. YOUR 1 HOUR TIME STARTS NOW!!

KNOW ABOUT SWINE FLU- JUST BE AWARE

2009-05-04T01:33:00.000-07:00

What is swine flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A which infects pigs.
There are many types, and the infection is constantly changing.

Until now it has not normally infected humans, but the latest form clearly does, and can be spread from person to person - probably through coughing and sneezing.

What is new about this type of swine flu?

The World Health Organization has confirmed that at least some of the human cases are a never-before-seen version of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.

H1N1 is the same strain which causes seasonal outbreaks of flu in humans on a regular basis.

But this latest version of H1N1 is different: it contains genetic material that is typically found in strains of the virus that affect humans, birds and swine.

Flu viruses have the ability to swap genetic components with each other, and it seems likely that the new version of H1N1 resulted from a mixing of different versions of the virus, which may usually affect different species, in the same animal host.

Pigs provide an excellent ‘melting pot’ for these viruses to mix and match with each other.

How dangerous is it?

Symptoms of swine flu in humans appear to be similar to those produced by standard, seasonal flu.

These include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue.

Most cases so far reported around the world appear to be mild, but in Mexico lives have been lost.

How worried should people be?

When any new strain of flu emerges that acquires the ability to pass from person to person, it is monitored very closely in case it has the potential to spark a global epidemic, or pandemic.

The World Health Organization has warned that taken together the Mexican and US cases could potentially trigger a global pandemic, and stress that the situation is serious.

However, experts say it is still too early to accurately assess the situation fully.

Currently, they say the world is closer to a flu pandemic than at any point since 1968 - upgrading the threat from three to four on a six-point scale following an emergency meeting on Monday.

Nobody knows the full potential impact of a pandemic, but experts have warned that it could cost millions of lives worldwide. The Spanish flu pandemic, which began in 1918, and was also caused by an H1N1 strain, killed millions of people.

The fact that all the cases in the US and elsewhere have so far produced mild symptoms is encouraging. It suggests that the severity of the Mexican outbreak may be due to an unusual geographically-specific factor - possibly a second unrelated virus circulating in the community - which would be unlikely to come into play in the rest of the world.

Alternatively, people infected in Mexico may have sought treatment at a much later stage than those in other countries.

It may also be the case that the form of the virus circulating in Mexico is subtly different to that elsewhere - although that will only be confirmed by laboratory analysis.

There is also hope that, as humans are often exposed to forms of H1N1 through seasonal flu, our immune systems may have something of a head start in fighting infection.
However, the fact that many of the victims are young does point to something unusual. Normal, seasonal flu tends to affect the elderly disproportionately.

TO LEARN FURTHER,GO TO THE LINK FROM HERE >

http://focustheuniverse.blog.co.in/2009/05/04/what-is-swine-flu/

WHAT IS RECESSION - A STORY

2009-05-03T06:10:00.000-07:00

What is recession?

This Story is about a man who once upon a time was selling Hotdogs by the roadside.
He was illiterate, so he never read newspapers.
He was hard of hearing, so he never listened to the radio.
His eyes were weak, so he never watched television.
But enthusiastically, he sold lots of hotdogs.
He was smart enough to offer some attractive schemes to increase his sales.
His sales and profit went up.
He ordered more a more raw material and buns and use to sale more.
He recruited few more supporting staff to serve more customers.
He started offering home deliveries.
Eventually he got himself a bigger and better stove.
As his business was growing, the son, who had recently graduated from College, joined his father.
Then something strange happened.
The son asked, “Dad, aren’t you aware of the great recession that is coming our way?”
The father replied, “No, but tell me about it.” The son said, “The international situation is terrible.
The domestic situation is even worse. We should be prepared for the coming bad times.”
The man thought that since his son had been to college, read the papers, listened to the radio and watched TV.
He ought to know and his advice should not be taken lightly.
So the next day onwards, the father cut down the his raw material order and buns, took down the colorful sign Board, removed all the special schemes he was offering to the customers and was no longer as enthusiastic.
He reduced his staff strength by giving layoffs.
Very soon, fewer and fewer people bothered to stop at his hotdog stand.
And his sales started coming down rapidly, same is the profit.
The father said to his son, “Son, you were right”.
“We are in the middle of a recession and crisis.
I am glad you warned me ahead of time.”

MORAL OF THE STORY:
It’s all in your MIND!

And we actually FUEL this recession much more than it is.

THE WISE GIRL - A STORY FOR LOGICAL REASONING

2009-05-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender.

The Moneylender, who was old and cunning, fancied the farmer's beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal.So the cunning moneylender suggested that they let providence decide the matter.He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag.

Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag.

1) If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven.

2) If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven.

3) But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into Jail.They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field.

As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the money bag.The Moneylender, then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the money bag.

Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?

Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:

1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble.

2. The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the money bag and expose the moneylender as a cheat.

3. The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment.

Take a moment to ponder over the story.

The above story is used with the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral and logical thinking.

The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional logical thinking.

Think of the consequences if she chooses. What would you recommend to the girl to do?

Well, here is what she did ...The girl put her hand into the money bag and drew out a pebble. Without Looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble strewn path, where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles.

"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the money bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.

"Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the money lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.

Moral of the Story:

Most complex problems do have a solution.

It is only that we don't Attempt to think.

17 YEAR OLD GIRL HAS 7 KIDS

2009-04-28T00:16:00.000-07:00

This is really outrageous.
Argentine teenager Pamela Villarruel poses with her seven children outside her parents’ home in the town of Leones in Cordoba Province, northern Argentina, May 11, 2008. (Pics courtesy: AP)

Pamela, 17, bore all seven children in just three pregnancies, having her first boy in 2005 when she was 14 and the other six girls in two deliveries of triplets in the following two years.

Pamela and her children currently sleep in the living room of her mother Magdalena who supports them all by house cleaning.

The father of Pamela’s first son abandoned them, the father of the first set of triplets was forced out of the house by the family for beating her, and Pamela refuses to identify the father of the more recent triplets.

Magdalena requested to have her daughter’s fallopian tubes tied to avoid any further pregnancies, but was denied as Argentine law prohibits the procedure to be done on minors

MANAGEMENT LESSON - 'MARKETING'

2009-04-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

What is Marketing?

A. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" - That's Direct Marketing"

B. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says: "He's very rich. "Marry him." -That's Advertising"

C. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day, you call and say: "Hi, I'm very rich. "Marry me - That's Telemarketing"

D. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink, you open the door (of the car)for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her ride and then say:"By the way, I'm rich. Will you "Marry Me?" - That's Public Relations"

E. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says:"You are very rich! "Can you marry ! me?" - That's Brand Recognition"

F. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face. - "That's Customer Feedback"

G. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband. - "That's demand and supply gap"

H. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you say anything, another person come and tell her: "I'm rich. Will you marry me?" and she goes with him - "That's competition eating into your market share"

I. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you say: "I'm rich, Marry me!" your wife arrives. - "That's restriction for entering new markets .

A POEM By- Rabindranath Tagore

2009-04-23T04:10:00.000-07:00

GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE TO PUT FLOWERS UPON THE FEET OF GOD,

FIRST FILL YOUR OWN HOUSE WITH THE FRAGRANCE OF LOVE....

GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE TO LIGHT CANDLES BEFORE THE ALTAR OF GOD,
FIRST REMOVE THE DARKNESS OF SIN FROM YOUR OWN HEART.....

GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE TO BOW DOWN YOUR HEAD IN PRAYER,
FIRST LEARN TO BOW IN HUMILITY BEFORE YOUR FELLOW MEN.....

GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE TO PRAY ON BENDED KNEES,
FIRST BEND DOWN TO LIFT SOMEONE WHO IS DOWNTRODDEN. ....

GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS FOR YOUR SINS,
FIRST FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART THOSE WHO HAVE SINNED AGAINST YOU.

-By. Rabindranath Tagore

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TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS POET...READ HERE

Rabindranath Tagore (from Wikipedia)

(7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941), also known by the sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali poet, visual artist, playwright, novelist, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He became Asia's first Nobel laureate when he won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature.

A Pirali Brahmin from Calcutta, Bengal, Tagore first wrote poems at the age of eight. At the age of sixteen, he published his first substantial poetry under the pseudonym Bhanushingho ("Sun Lion") and wrote his first short stories and dramas in 1877. In later life Tagore protested strongly against the British Raj and gave his support to the Indian Independence Movement. Tagore's life work endures, in the form of his poetry and the institution he founded, Visva-Bharati University.

Tagore wrote novels, short stories, songs, dance-dramas, and essays on political and personal topics. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are among his best-known works. His verse, short stories, and novels, which often exhibited rhythmic lyricism, colloquial language, meditative naturalism, and philosophical contemplation, received worldwide acclaim. Tagore was also a cultural reformer and polymath who modernised Bengali art by rejecting strictures binding it to classical Indian forms. Two songs from his canon are now the national anthems of Bangladesh and India: the Amar Shonar Bangla and the Jana Gana Mana respectively

LIFE BEAUTY

2009-04-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

The Beauty of Life Does not only Depends on How Happy You are

………But also How Happy Others Can be...………..Because of "YOU".

HOLD ON

2009-04-20T06:42:00.000-07:00

Hiding behind a mask in a world of lies
Every feeling numbed by the whims of the decadent

Can't see the hurt behind her eyes

The night skies by her screams are rent

Can she hold on?

Downloaded her fears from her worries

Hoping Hell's fire would swallow the mess

No substantial cure for this sick disease

In a dark well of perpetual darkness

Can she still hold on?

Black angel, black angel to the rescue

Gave her a lift to the zeniths of sparkling light

But his price - he awaits his due

Sensed her soul's got no longer the fight

Can she yet hold on?

Can she hold on? Screaming

Can she hold on? Fighting

She can hold on

Rebelling...She will hold on

****

Source:-Shadow Land

INTENTION OF A REAL MARRIAGE

2009-04-17T23:50:00.000-07:00

To All Married Couples and Singles Who Intend To Get Married

I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.

Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why? I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man!

That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer, i had lost my heart to a lovely girl called Dew. I did'nt love her anymore..I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, 30% shares of my company and the car. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Dew so dearly.

Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I did'nt have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Dew. When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a months time and she did'nt want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that everyday for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy.

Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Dew about my wife s divorce conditions. She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully. My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us,daddy is holding mummy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly, don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset.

I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office. On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest.. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realised she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Dew about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily. Suddenly it hit me, .. she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart.

Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head. Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mum out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly, it was just like our wedding day.

But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I had'nt noticed that our life lacked intimacy. I drove to office... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind... I walked upstairs. Dew opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Dew, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished. Then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Dew, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other any more. Now I realise that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death does us apart.

Dew seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away. At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote:

I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

The small details of our lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, the property, the bank balance that matters. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy.

Do have a real happy marriage!

If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you, but if you do, you just might save a marriage.

AUTHOR:-UNKNOWN

PINK LOVE

2009-04-17T04:10:00.000-07:00

'BE YOUR-SELF'

2009-04-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

Source:- From My friend blog

TIPS FOR THE SUUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

2009-04-12T07:36:00.000-07:00

Eight Principles For The Successful

Long-Term Investor

1) Sell the losers and let the winners ride!

Time and time again, investors take profits by selling their appreciated investments, but they hold onto stocks that have declined in hopes of a rebound. If an investor doesn't know when it's time to let go of hopeless stocks, he or she can, in the worst-case scenario, see the stock sink to the point where it is almost worthless. Of course, the idea of holding onto high-quality investments while selling the poor ones is great in theory, but hard to put into practice. Recognizing your losers is hard because it's also an acknowledgment of your mistake. But it's important to be honest when you realize that a stock is not performing as well as you expected it to. Don't be afraid to swallow your pride and move on before your losses become even greater. In both cases, the point is to judge companies on their merits according to your research. In each situation, you still have to decide whether a price justifies future potential. Just remember not to let your fears limit your returns or inflate your losses.

2) Don't chase the "hot tip"

Whether the tip comes from your brother, cousin, neighbor or even broker, no one can ever guarantee what a stock will do. When you make an investment, it's important you know the reasons for doing so: do your own research and analysis of any company before you even consider investing your hard earned money. Relying on a tidbit of information from someone else is not only an attempt at taking the easy way out, it is as good as gambling away your money. Sure, with some luck, tips may sometimes pan out. But they will never make you an informed investor, which is what you need to be to be successful in the long run.

3) Don't sweat the small stuff

As a long-term investor, you shouldn't panic when your investments experience short-term movements. When tracking the activities of your investments, you should look at the big picture. Remember to be confident in the quality of your investments rather than nervous about the inevitable volatility of the short term. Also, don't overemphasize the few cents difference you might save from using a limit versus market order.

4) Resist the lure of penny stocks

5) Pick a strategy and stick with it

Different people use different methods to pick stocks and fulfill investing goals. There are many ways to be successful and no one strategy is inherently better than any other. However, once you find your style, stick with it, the key to sucess is discipline. An investor who flounders between different stock-picking strategies will probably experience the worst, rather than the best, of each. Constantly switching strategies effectively makes you a market timer, and this is definitely territory most investors should avoid. Take Warren Buffett's actions during the dotcom boom of the late '90s as an example. Buffett's value-oriented strategy had worked for him for decades, and - despite criticism from the media - it prevented him from getting sucked into tech start ups that had no earnings and eventually crashed.

6) Focus on the future

The tough part about investing is that we are trying to make informed decisions based on things that are yet to happen. It's important to keep in mind that even though we use past data as an indication of things to come, it's what happens in the future that matters most. The point is to base a decision on future potential rather than on what has already happened in the past.

7) Investors adopt a long-term perspective

Large short-term profits can often entice those who are new to the market. But adopting a long-term horizon and dismissing the "get in, get out and make a killing" mentality is a must for any investor. This doesn't mean that it's impossible to make money by actively trading in the short term. But, as we already mentioned, investing and trading are very different ways of making gains from the market. Trading involves very different risks that buy-and-hold investors don't experience. As such, active trading requires certain specialized skills. Neither investing style is necessarily better than the other - both have their pros and cons. But active trading can be wrong for someone without the appropriate time, financial resources, education and desire. Most people don't fit into this category.

8) Be open-minded when selecting companies

Many great companies are household names, but many good investments are not household names (and vice versa). Thousands of smaller companies have the potential to turn into the large blue chips of tomorrow. This is not to suggest that you should devote your entire portfolio to small-cap stocks. Rather, understand that there are many great companies beyond those on the main boards and that by neglecting all these lesser-known companies, you could also be neglecting some of the biggest gains.

AN ANCIENT VERSION OF THE BIBLE

2009-04-11T06:22:00.000-07:00

An ancient version of the Bible written in Syriac

An undated handout photo released to Reuters February 6, 2009 shows an ancient manuscript which authorities in northern Cyprus believe is an ancient version of the Bible written in Syriac, a dialect of the native language of Jesus. The manuscript was found in a police raid on suspected antiquity smugglers.Turkish Cypriot police testified in a court hearing they believe the manuscript could be about 2,000 years old. Experts were however divided over the provenance of the manuscript, and whether it was an original, which would render it priceless,or a fake.

To match Reuters Life! CYPRUS-BIBLE/ (Kibris/Handout/Reuters)

AWESOME MUSIC PERFORMANCE BY A CUTE GIRL

2009-04-10T11:22:00.001-07:00

I WAS VERY MUCH BLISSFULL WHILE WATCHING

THIS AWESOME PERFORMANCE BY A CUTE SMALL GIRL IN AMIRTA T.V.

HERE, THE SONG SELECTION OF THIS GIRL WAS VERY VERY OPT TO HER ATTITUDE.

IT IS ONE OF THE HITS OF OSCAR WINNER A.R.RAHMAN .

I GUSS, YOU WOULD HAVE NOT SEEN!!

SO,I PUT THIS VIDEO HERE, FOR YOU TO SEE AND ENJOY.

FIND OUT YOUR BIRTHDAY CHARACTERISTICS

2009-04-08T10:54:00.000-07:00

When Is Your Birthday ?

Check your B’ day & check Who are you?

January 01-09–Dog

January 10-24–Mouse

January 25-31–Lion

February 01-05–Cat

February 06-14–Dove

February 15-21–Turtle

February 22-28–Panther

March 01-12–Monkey

March 13-15–Lion

March 16-23–Mouse

March 24-31–Cat

April 01-03–Dog

April 04-14–Panther

April 15-26–Mouse

April 27-30–Turtle

May 01-13–Monkey

May 14-21–Dove

May 22-31–Lion

June 01-03–Mouse

June 04-14–Turtle

June 15-20–Dog

June 21-24–Monkey

June 25-30–Cat

July 01-09–Mouse

July 10-15–Dog

July 16-26–Dove

July 27-31–Cat

August 01-15–Monkey

August 16-25–Mouse

August 26-31–Turtle

September 01-14–Dove

September 15-27–Cat

September 28-30-Dog

October 01-15–Monkey

October 16-27–Turtle

October 28-31–Panther

November 01-16–Lion

November 17-30–Cat

December 01-16–Dog

December 17-25–Monkey

December 26-31–Dove

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If you are a Dog:
A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble and down-to-earth! ! That explains the Reason. Why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends, all of them being quality-personified .
If you are a Mouse :
Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder, people seek for your company and look forward to include you for all get-togethers. However, you are sensitive, whichis a draw back. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!
If you are a Lion :
Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation where in you are required to fight. An outdoor person,you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration.You are a born leader, and have it in you how totactfully derive work from people. You love being loved, and when you receive your share of lime light from someone, you are all his or hers!!!! Well,Well… Hence some people could even take ana dvantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful…..
If you are a Cat :
An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy,with a passion for quick wit. At times, you preferquietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you’re cool, when given a reason to, you are like a Volcano waiting to erupt. You’re a fashion bird.People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don’t like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.

If you are a Turtle :

You are near to perfect and nice at heart. The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people. You, too, love peace. You wouldn’tlike to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one’s back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return.You are generous enough. Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.
If you are a Dove :
You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life.Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful,you remaining unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books,no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love….
If you are a Panther :
You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk. You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group. Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be inthe way you desire, which sometimes is not possible.As a result, you may lose out in some relationships.But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.
If you are a Monkey :
Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be doneas quickly as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the centre of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name bed ragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you fore see anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!

BOMB FINDER RAT

2009-04-06T10:46:00.000-07:00

Staff at Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary near Liskeard, Cornwall, have been teaching Gambian poached rat Kofi to alert handlers when he detects a mine.
Kofi is too small to set off the booby-traps but his acute sense of smell can pick up the scent of the bomb casing.

Rats have been trained in Africa to hunt for land mines but Kofi is the first to undergo the program in Britain.
Handler Wendy Winstanley now plans to contact the Army and the police anti-terror unit to offer her rats' services for use both home and abroad.

She said: "Kofi is amazing, his sniff ability is really incredible. People think of rats as vermin but they are highly intelligent creatures.

"They have a more heightened sense of smell than dogs and because they are so much lighter they have less chance of setting off an explosive.

"Obviously we don't have land mines in this country but I'm so happy with his development that I would be happy to send him to the Gambia if he was required.

"In this country these rats would be excellent at sniffing out bombs. If the anti-terror police wanted me to I would interested and more than happy to train them."

The bomb sniffing training process begins when rats are five weeks old and are weaned from their mothers.
Trainers begin socialising the young rats to the sights, sounds, and textures of the world by walking them on wet grass, going for a ride in a lorry and interacting with humans.

Then the sniffer rats are taught to recognise the smell of metal land mine casings in return for a food reward.
Thirty sniffer rats are already being used in Mozambique, Africa, and have proved incredibly successful for the detection and removal of land mines.

The rodents are fitted to a leash before scrambling their way over a piece of ground, sniffing out any explosives.
A trained rat can clear 100 metres square in 30 minutes, equivalent to two days work for a manual de-miner.
The rats are about 75 cm long (30 inches) and weigh about 1.35 kilograms (3 lbs) which means they can scamper across a minefield without detonating the charges.

FEEL EFFORTLESNESS WHILE AT WORK

2009-04-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

How to Make Work Feel 'EFFORTLESS'

Sometimes work can be a drag. You get caught up in trying to be more productive and suddenly your life turns into a series of to-do lists. You gauge your measure of success by how much you accomplish. You even determine how happy you allow yourself to be by how much you’ve gotten done in the day.

We spend a lot of time trying to find ways to be more productive. To do things faster, better, cheaper and spend our time more effectively. But instead of just doing more in less time, maybe we should focus on actually enjoying the work we’re doing instead.

Here are 8 ways to make work seem like less of a chore and more like a gift:

Follow your natural rhythms.

A lot of the time I resent working is because I’m trying to force myself to do something I don’t feel like doing. Naturally there will always be some things you’re not crazy about doing (like cleaning the toilet). But how often do you force yourself to work more, when you really want to relax? When you force yourself to work when you’ve promised yourself a break, you’ll likely just end up distracting yourself with other things and put off working. Then you get stressed and end up resenting work. Instead, follow your natural rhythms. When you feel like working, work. When you don’t, don’t. Don’t over complicate things.

Do, don’t think.

I’m going to stay true to this point and not think about writing something elaborate. Just do, stop thinking about it. Fail, make corrections later.

Don’t put sugar in your tank.

You wouldn’t put sugar in your gas tank right? It doesn’t make much sense to fill your body up with unhealthy fuel either. If you don’t have the energy to get the work you need to done, work will feel forced.

Remove hidden road blocks.

What’s making you avoid working? What’s making your work seem like drudgery rather than joyful? It might have something to do with your beliefs about yourself. Maybe you believe you’re not good enough, smart enough or don’t have enough experience. Question your beliefs about what you can and can’t do.

Only do your best.

Work can easily become a chore when you’re trying to constantly be perfect. The truth is, some of your ideas might not be so great. Others will be mind blowing. If you can accept that and just do your best, you stop judging yourself. Guess what it feels like when you’re no longer picking over everything you do with a fine toothed comb? It feels extremely liberating. It feels like you can actually enjoy your experience, rather than worrying about how everything is going to turn out. That is working effortlessly.

Act from your gut.

When you think you have a great idea, believe it. Follow it. Chase it until you’re out of breath and can barely hold yourself up. Because if you don’t trust yourself, you’ll regret it later. The best way to live is to follow your intuition and trust life. If nothing else, trust yourself. Because if you can’t trust yourself, how can you trust your mistrust? That’s not very smart is it?

Focus on what matters.

Our minds are constantly pulling us in different directions. We have to wash the cat, buy more apple cinnamon oatmeal, finish writing that resignation letter to your no-longer-boss at your dead-end job, and all sorts of other things. We have a tendency to follow what’s urgent instead of what’s important. In order to get the important things done, we have to be ruthless at removing distractions. If it takes bringing a laptop (or notepad) to a cafe to write your grandiose novel, then do that. Avoid the vacuum of minutiae urgency. Remove all distractions so you can focus on the important things. I would much rather spend 4 hours working on an important project, then 4 hours spinning my wheels and scratching my head trying to figure out what I did today.

Refuse to do what you don’t want to do.

I often avoid working because I’m trying to do things I think I “should do.” I think I should read more because it will make me smarter. I think I should buy new clothes because it will make me cooler. I think I should work on this project because it will be good for my resume. Forget what you think you should do (except maybe… paying your rent). Do what you want to do. Other people will understand. In fact, they’ll probably envy you

SWISS BANKS ACCOUNTS REVEALS

2009-04-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Just got this email from influential businessmen in USA and Canada. Interesting reading and am not totally puzzled either!!!

Subject: FW: Swiss Banks accounts reveal
Subject: looting Aam Aadmi (common man) since 1947

Revelation of Swiss bank accounts
This is so shocking.... ...If black-money-deposits was an Olympics event.... India would have won a gold medal hands down. The second best Russia has 4 times lesser deposit. U.S. is not even there in the counting in top five! India has more money in Swiss banks than all the other countries combined!

Recently, due to international pressure, the Swiss government agreed to disclose the names of the account holders only if the respective governments formally asked for it. Indian government is not asking for the details...... .no marks for guessing why? We need to start a movement to pressurise the government to do so! This is perhaps the only way, and a golden opportunity, to expose the high and mighty and weed out corruption! Please read on.......and forward to all the honest Indians to.....like somebody is forwarding to you........and build a ground-swell of support for action! Is India poor, who says? Ask the Swiss banks. With personal account deposit bank of $1,500 billion in foreign reserve which have been misappropriated an amount 13 times larger than the country's foreign debt, one needs to rethink if India is a poor country?

DISHONEST INDUSTRIALISTS, scandalous politicians and corrupt IAS, IRS , IPS officers have deposited in foreign banks in their illegal personal accounts a sum of about $1500 billion, which have been mis-appropriated by them.

1. This amount is about 13 times larger than the country's foreign debt.

2. With this amount 45 crore poor people can get Rs 1,00,000 each. This huge amount has been appropriated from the people of India by exploiting and betraying them. Once this huge amount of black money and property comes back to India , the entire foreign debt can be repaid in 24 hours. After paying the entire foreign debt, we will have surplus amount, almost 12 times larger than the foreign debt.

3. If this surplus amount is invested in earning interest, the amount of interest will be more than the annual budget of the Central government..

4. So even if all the taxes are abolished, then also the Central government will be able to maintain the country very comfortably.

Some 80,000 people travel to Switzerland every year, of whom 25,000 travel very frequently. 'Obviously, these people won't be tourists. They must be travelling there for some other reason,' believes an official involved in tracking illegal money. And, clearly, he isn't referring to the commerce ministry bureaucrats who've been flitting in and out of Geneva ever since the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations went into a tailspin! Just read the following details and note how these dishonest industrialists, scandalous politicians, corrupt officers, cricketers, film actors, illegal sex trade and protected wildlife operators, to name just a few, sucked this country's wealth and prosperity. This may be the picture of deposits in Swiss banks only.

What about other internationa banks? Black money in Swiss banks -- Swiss Banking Association report, 2006 details bank deposits in the territory of Switzerland by nationals of following countries:-

TOP FIVE

1. INDIA $1,456 BILLION
2. RUSSIA $470 BILLION
3. U.K. $390 BILLION
4. UKRAINE $100 BILLION
5. CHINA $96 BILLION

( No wonder China beats us Economically – Their Politicians work for their country – our politicians work for themselves)

Now do the math's - India with $1,456 billion or $1.4 trillion has more money in Swiss banks than rest of the world combined.

Public loot since 1947: Can we bring back our money? It is one of the biggest loots witnessed by mankind -- the loot of the Aam Aadmi (common man) since 1947, by his brethren occupying public office. It has been orchestrated by politicians, bureaucrats and some businessmen. The list is almos all-encompassing.

No wonder, everyone in India loots with impunity and without any fear.. What is even more depressing in that this ill-gotten wealth of ours has been stashed away abroad into secret bank accounts located in some of the world's best known tax havens. And to that extent the Indian economy has been stripped of its wealth. Ordinary Indians may not be exactly aware of how such secret accounts operate and what are the rules and regulations that go on to govern such tax havens. However, one may well be aware of 'Swiss bank accounts,' the shorthand for murky dealings, secrecy and of course pilferage from developing countries into rich developed ones. In fact, some finance experts and economists believe tax havens to be a conspiracy of the western world against the poor countries. By allowing the proliferation of tax havens in the twentieth century, the western world explicitly encourages the movement of scarce capital from the developing countries to the rich.

In March 2005, the Tax Justice Network (TJN) published a research finding demonstrating that $11.5 trillion of personal wealth was held offshore by rich individuals across the globe. The findings estimated that a large proportion of this wealth was managed from some 70 tax havens. Further, augmenting thes studies of TJN, Raymond Baker -- in his widely celebrated book titled 'Capitalism' s Achilles Heel: Dirty Money and How to Renew the Free Market System' -- estimates that at least $5 trillion have been shifted out of poorer countries to the West since the mid-1970. It is further estimated by experts that one per cent of the world's population holds more than 57 per cent of total global wealth, routing it invariably through these tax havens. How much of this is from India is anybody's guess. What is to be noted here is that most of the wealth of Indians parked in these tax havens is illegitimate money acquired through corrupt means. Naturally, the secrecy associated with the bank accounts in such places is central to the issue, not their low tax rates as the term 'tax havens' suggests. Remember Bofors and how India could not trace the ultimate beneficiary of those transaction because of the secrecy associated with these bank accounts?

IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN SAVE INDIA ?
PASS IT ON IF YOU WISH INDIA GOOD.

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DEPRESSION MAKES YOU STRONGER...

2009-04-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

Depression is common but it’s not a sign of weakness. In fact, experiencing the condition for a brief period can actually benefit you.

A leading psychiatrist has claimed that a bout of depression could be good for the soul – it may bring misery to its sufferers, but it can also leave them tougher and more resilient, a newspaper reported.

“We see it as a defect – often patients see themselves as broken in some way – whereas I think of it as a defense mechanism. It has simply adapted in the human species to give us long term benefits,” Dr. Paul Keedwell of Institute of Psychiatry in London was quoted as saying

The Beauty to Be a Women

2009-03-31T08:15:00.001-07:00

THE REAL BEAUTY OF A WOMAN

A woman was asked, what she used to make her complexion so beautiful, and her whole being so bright and attractive. Her answer changed everything and changed all the people around her thinking of women changed.

She answered:
“I use for my lips, Truth
I use for my voice, Kindness
I use for my ears, Compassion
I use for my hands, Charity
I use for my figure, Uprightness
I use for my heart, Love
I use for any who do not like me, Prayer.”

When God made a woman, so changed the world.

Woman give that softness to anything. A child can run to a woman and all the tears will be gone. A woman have the ability to heal where others hurt. The softness of a woman’s touch can solve many problems, heart braking problems. God tuse woman to be mothers. Women can bear pain better than men. The role of a mother is probably the most important career a woman can have. Motherhood is the most important of all the professions, requiring more knowledge than any other department in human affairs. Your mother can be your best friend, sometimes your only friend, she will always listen. A mother will always be there for you, no matter what. A mother will never ask you to pay you back for everything that she had done for you in life. She always see the best in you. She will give her life for you. She is the one everybody can count on for the things that matters the most.

This is a Tribute to mother and women

STAY HEALTHY AND YOUNG

2009-03-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

Top 5 Tips in Ayurveda to Stay Healthy and Young

In Ayurveda, there are some simple tips which when followed can help you stay healthy and young, with no much big effort but through Ayurveda. The following needs to be done in order, soon as you get off the bed in the morning.

Cleaning the face:

One should wash one’s face with water on a regular basis. This helps in cleaning of the dirt accumulated on the face during night and gives freshness thereby which you stay healthy. Preferably cold water needs to be used, but during winter luke-warm water also may do the trick.

Protecting Eyesight:

After washing the face, one should take a mouthful of water, keep the mouth closed and keeping the eyes open as far as possible, sprinkle freshwater over the eyes. This is very useful for preserving your coveted eyesight. Once this is over, your eyelids should be gently rubbed and a tender massage should be given to the eyeballs.

Drink a Glass of Water:

One should also make it a practice to drink a glass of water early in the morning. This helps to tone your excretory system effectively. Although tea is good for antioxidants, its not advisable to have them before evacuation of bowels. Taking tea on bed may develop constipation later on - as it being hot stimulates intestines to such an extent that many layers of intestines get damaged, so watch out!

Cleaning your mouth:

Although you may have several tooth pastes and gargle fluids, for a healthy life Ayurveda suggests usage of twig of neem or babool.

Application of Til Oil:

One who applies til oil on the head regularly, never suffers from complaints such as headaches, baldness or graying of hair - hair remains black and are deep-rooted.

BEST LAUGHING BABY EVER...SEEN

2009-03-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

FUEL FILLING TIPS

2009-03-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

Tips on Filling your Vehicles...

This is a Message received from a friend: -Thanks to Gokila.

I don't know what you guys are paying for petrol...

but here in Durban, we are also paying higher, up to 47.35 per liter.
But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every liter. Here at the Marian Hill Pipeline, where I work in Durban, we deliver about 4 million liters in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline.

One day is diesel; the next day is jet fuel, and petrol, LRP and Unleaded. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 liters.

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE
EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.

Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your liter is not exactly a liter.

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A

1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps..

WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE
TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.

If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor.

Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP
WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.

The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every liter is actually the exact amount.

ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK
PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY,

DO NOT FILL UP - most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your Money.

DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS! LET’S SHARE
INFORMATION AND BENEFIT ALL, FOR THE BETTER OF MANKIND.

Compiled by Ramesh Patel.

GREEN LIVING

2009-03-26T10:01:00.000-07:00

The whole world today is talking about carbon credit?

( Than, what is carbon Debit? if any ideas write back to me)...

i need to add these 12- points here to enhance the corbon credit..

Not alone that "The energy saved is equal to the energy that produced".

We have to show our love and gratitude to our ancient/fore fathers who saved this planet earth for us,by various means right from the vedic period(eg- Agnigothra) to till today. we could live with better conveniences today..because of them...but on the other hand we are not aware/Less aware about the environment and its increasing pollutions .

What we are going to offer for our forth coming generation? we must be aware about all pollutants which spoil our environment and learn how to eradicate these pollutants from our day to day life and have a better quality living free from all diseases and leaving the earth more greenary to the generation who is going to come.That is my concern to pass these unto each one of you..hoping you will also acknowledge and pass this to many people as you can.

12 - Practical Tips for a Green living

1. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.

Save electricity and reduce global warming by turning off lights when you leave a room, and using only as much light as you need. And remember to turn off your television, video player, stereo and computer when you’re not using them.

2. Turn off the computer when possible

Don’t get me wrong, there is no need to turn the computer off every time you go to the bathroom. If you know that you will be away for four hours or more, however, turning it off could result in significant savings over the long run.

3. Print only when necessary

Sure, reading on paper might be more comfortable, but you should avoid printing those two-lines emails every single time. Read it on the screen and print only necessary documents. Remember also to use both sides of the sheet.

4. Use fluorescent lamps

Incandescent light bulbs use five times more energy than fluorescent ones and last ten times less. The fluorescent lamps cost more on the stores, but within one you should have already recovered the investment. Even the LED Bulbs will add greater energy savings and less emissions.

5. Use cold water as much as possible

In India, we prefer to use air-conditioners to cool our homes and offices but use hot water for showers and dish washing - strange. Use cold water as much as possible, insulate your hot water heater and unplug appliances when they’re not in use.

6. Reduce Water Consumption

To reduce your water consumption, keep faucets on low pressure with cold water as much as possible, turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth or shave, and run full loads of dishes and laundry on a short cycle with low water levels.

7. Go digital

Cancel your paper newspaper and magazine subscription and go online for the digital editions. Use your iPod for news, music and video downloads.

8. Think eco-friendly

There are many other environmentally friendly tips you can incorporate into your lifestyle as well. For example, choose non-toxic, environmentally friendly household products as much possible, try eating and gardening organically, use natural body products, pick up trash outside as you’re walking and give creative, eco-friendly gifts that don’t come in wrapping or packages.

9. Reuse everything

Change your mind-set and think twice before throwing anything out. Resealable plastic bags that held carrots today can hold crayons tomorrow. Mom might just like that cashmere sweater you’re sick of wearing. And Fido doesn’t know the difference between a new chew toy and the one you make yourself out of old dish towels. Donate your old cell phones - One person’s trash can be another persons treasure, learn more at www.freecycle.org

10. Drive Less and Drive Smart

Less driving means fewer emissions. Besides saving gasoline, walking and biking are great forms of exercise. Explore your community’s mass transit system, and check out options for carpooling to work or school. Pausing somewhere? Shut down your engine: Idling for any length of time burns more gas than it takes to restart the car. Speeding, fast accelerations, and hard braking waste gas. Maintaining your car saves it. Tune up your car according to your owner’s-manual schedule (usually every 30,000 miles) and raise your car’s fuel efficiency anywhere from 4 to 40 percent.

11. Bring your own bags to the market

Avoid taking plastic bags for purchases from the supermarkets and while shopping. Reduce plastic garbage. Stash some canvas/cloth bags in your car. Avoid products that come with excess packaging, especially molded plastic and other packaging that can’t be recycled. If you reduce your house hold garbage by 10 percent, you can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.

12. Plant a Tree

If you have the means to plant a tree, start digging. During photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. They are an integral part of the natural atmospheric exchange cycle here on Earth, but there are too few of them to fully counter the increases in carbon dioxide caused by automobile traffic, manufacturing and other human activities. A single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during its life time.

Above all keep your environment clean just by doing Nothing???

One may be surprised,

how Doing nothing and keep/maintain our environment clean and neat?

it is very much possible & The technique is very simple too...

"DO NOT THROW ANY THING ANY WHERE "

"BY DOING NOTHING..YOU CAN KEEP YOUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN."

THE WORLD IS BECOMING UNSAFE

2009-03-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

The World is getting very unsafe

Please find below a mail from Mr.. Rahul Welde,

General Manager- Hindustan Unilever –Media Services

who was holed up in his room at the Taj hotel on the night of the terrorist attack.

Fortunately he managed to escape…this mail is quite insightful and would like to pass on to all, especially people who travel.

Please read this and apply if you can….this can happen to anyone at any point of time…

Subject: Lucky to have survived ; Living in good shape

I wont go much into details of what happened that night.

To cut the long story short -

I was holed up in my room at the Taj hotel the fateful night of the terrorist attack.

Managed to escape by the skin of my teeth at around 4 am - in sheer denial of allowing fire and smoke to swallow me.

By gods grace I managed to make the run down 6 floors and some few metres without the devil in my way.

I thought I'd leave a few messages which might be of help to all good people.

In the modern day world, risks are a plenty. Terrorists, tsnunamis, earthquakes - the list can go on.

None of these check on your profile, company, religion, class or seniority when they hit.

They just hit. And we know now it can happen anywhere.

Here are a few things we could all do to keep it safer and better.

Firstly, value your family and friends.

Two things I strongly recommend you check one.

1.Make sure you are covered well by insurance.

Even if you are well off - leave them better off if the unfortunate were to happen.

2. Let them know details on things like bank accounts, investments etc. Keep a folio with your spouse and close family.

3. Use every waking moment to cherish what you have - family, friends, nature. Stay smiling, laughing and caring.

Admittedly these are not things I thought about deeply till now.

I shudder at the thought of what if. Lets move from the philosphical to the more practical. There are a few lessons that I want to share

1. When in a hotel or a new place - please NOTE where the FIRE EXIT is. The fire exit route saved my life. I had no clue of where it was and why I ran where I did. Why I turned left or right. Providential escape for me - nothing more. I've stayed in hotels for years and dont remember ever paying attention to this. Its a few seconds invested that can save you from big trouble.

2. Insist on taking a room in the outer periphery - where the fire brigade can reach you. My room was on the inside and I tell you what - there was no chance the fire brigade would ever reach me. They would have always been a few yards but several hours away. Ever thought of this detail.

3. A key item on your survival kit is your cellphone. I give it to Apple for developing the Iphone - a real smart gadget. Whatever your phone - a critical checkpoint is battery life. Often we wait for battery to go down before charging. Dont ! Keep it full charge all the time. All the SMSes saved my senses and maybe even my life.

4. I learnt for the first time that when running through fire and/or smoke - run bending down and wrap a wet blanket around. I did that thanks to a friend who advised me. Its a different story I chucked the blanket thinking that the cops would gun me down mistaking me for a terrorist. Good tip nevertheless.

5. Dont miss the aspect of staying fit - in running shape. Can help you and maybe even you can help someone.

Last few days I have heard/read a lot about peace marches and candles and politician bashing and police bashing and whatever else. I am sure a lot of energy will go in all that. Having been there I can only say that every soul - the cop, the fireman, the medico and even the common man on the street was doing the best he could. I dont blame anyone. I am sure good will prevail over evil in the long term. The short term blips we cannot avoid.

I have a lot to say and yet not much more. God is the greatest and leads to the ultimate destiny. I am thankful for all that has been and all that there is now.

Happy to be writing to you and wish you and the family best for times ahead.RegardsRahul[Courtesy:-OLI VIMALA ]

MOST POWERFUL WOMEN OF THE WORLD

2009-03-24T22:12:00.000-07:00

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Country : Germany

Merkel is growing increasingly comfortable with using her clout. She recently urged China to respect the rules of international trade during a three-day trip to the country, a visit that sought to improve trade ties between the world's third and fourth largest economies. Merkel said she raised the issues of human rights, trade, environmental protection and China's rampant copyright piracy. During her second G-8 summit, Merkel got the disparate parties to stick to the agenda: combating climate change and poverty. As rotating head of the European Union, Merkel lead the way in forging a new European treaty to govern the often-unruly 27-member bloc. Domestically, despite raising taxes (at a time when countries increasingly enact pro-growth flat taxes), Merkel recently captured a 75% approval rating, partly due to a five-year low in unemployment and annual GDP growth at a still healthy 3%. Lately Merkel displayed a bit of protectionist fervor when she backed Germany's plans to block takeovers of German companies by foreign government investors, a bid to stave off cash-rich Russia and China (which says it has at least $200 billion in reserves to invest worldwide). The secret to her success: "I tend not to jump to quick conclusions," she told Evelyn Roll, her biographer. "I prefer to go over things carefully to see where the traps could be lurking."--Tatiana Serafin

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SHOWING OFF HAS NO USE.

2009-03-24T08:12:00.000-07:00

Bird Dog

An avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.

He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, a pessimist by nature, and invited him to hunt with him and his new dog. As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. They fired, and a duck fell. The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet. The friend saw everything but did not say a single word.

On the drive home the hunter asked his friend,

Did you notice anything unusual about my new dog? "I am sure ,you did,"

Responded his friend. "He can't swim".

Moral: -

"Showing off brings nothing but Pride & Ego and at times nose cut like above."