Thursday, March 31, 2011
How To Lose Weight If You Are Twenty Pounds Overweight | LIVESTRONG.COM
How To Lose Weight If You Are Twenty Pounds Overweight | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Whether you are working to get the last 20 pounds off or starting a diet to lose 20 pounds, be patient with your body and relish the success you have. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that even a modest weight loss has benefits on your blood sugar, blood cholesterol and blood pressure, which helps you feel better. Although there are numerous popular diets available, simply improving your lifestyle and sticking to healthy habits every day will have longer lasting results."
How To Lose Weight With Rice | LIVESTRONG.COM
How To Lose Weight With Rice | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Rice is a popular food in many different cultures. Although it has the reputation of being high in carbohydrates, it can still fit in many weight-loss plans provided portion sizes remain controlled and you choose the right foods to accompany your rice."
Problems With Smoking | LIVESTRONG.COM
Problems With Smoking | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Nicotine is an addictive drug that is legal and harmful. The damage that smoking nicotine does to the body accounts for an estimated 443,000 deaths, which is nearly one out of every five deaths each year in the United States. People who smoke inhale about 4,000 chemicals, other than nicotine, and more than 60 chemicals known to cause cancer, are found in tobacco smoke. Smoking can lead to an array of health problems, some of which are irreversible."
Diet Soda Not So “Diet” After All
Diet Soda Not So “Diet” After All: "Think that Diet Coke can pile up on your desk by day’s end is no big deal? Today comes news that may make some diet soda devotees think twice: Not only has a regular consumption of diet soda been linked to Type 2 Diabetes, stroke, weight gain and an increased risk of low bone mineral density in women (which leads to osteoporosis, a nagging problem for females to begin with), but it turns out that once you start drinking it regularly it can be very hard to stop."
Kegel Exercises | LIVESTRONG.COM
Kegel Exercises | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor to reduce stress incontinence, urge incontinence, pressure or pain in the bladder. These exercises are usually suggested before and after certain surgeries, as well as for women before and after giving birth. Kegel muscle exercises can be done in five minutes, three times a day."
6 money habits that are illegal
6 money habits that are illegal: "Forgery. Loan fraud. Counterfeiting. These and other financial crimes might seem like a far cry from most people's everyday lives. But it's surprisingly easy to adopt a dicey financial habit under the guise of 'everyone does it,' 'I was just trying to help' or 'it seemed like a good idea at the time' only to discover later that what you've done is, in fact, illegal. The odds of getting caught might seem slim, but the consequences can be harsh. Here are six money habits you should quit now."
Gabrielle Giffords: Music Therapy Rewires Brain After Tragedy in Tucson - ABC News
Gabrielle Giffords: Music Therapy Rewires Brain After Tragedy in Tucson - ABC News: "It has been two months since the Tucson shooting spree that killed six people and injured 12, including Arizona Rep.Gabrielle Giffords. Now Giffords, who survived a gunshot wound to the left hemisphere of her brain, is finding her voice through song."
Spreading Fat Stigma Around the Globe - NYTimes.com
Spreading Fat Stigma Around the Globe - NYTimes.com: "In Mexico, the latest anti-obesity public health campaign shows people with bulging stomachs eating greasy food.
“I have always thought that it’s your own fault,” said Sergio Miranda, 35, who has a shoeshine stand in Mexico City. “People eat just things that make them fat, like bread and pizza.”"
“I have always thought that it’s your own fault,” said Sergio Miranda, 35, who has a shoeshine stand in Mexico City. “People eat just things that make them fat, like bread and pizza.”"
For How Long Should You Take Sleeping Pills? Advice on When, and How, to Quit - Sleep - Health.com
For How Long Should You Take Sleeping Pills? Advice on When, and How, to Quit - Sleep - Health.com: "Prescription medication can get you through a few sleepless nights and back on track, but experts agree: They're not the best choice for the long-term.
But if you're getting the best sleep you've had in months while using a nightly prescription, why (and when, and how) should you stop? The answer to these questions is different for everyone—and something you should decide with the help of your doctor."
But if you're getting the best sleep you've had in months while using a nightly prescription, why (and when, and how) should you stop? The answer to these questions is different for everyone—and something you should decide with the help of your doctor."
The Best Foreign Books You've Never Heard Of : NPR
The Best Foreign Books You've Never Heard Of : NPR: "French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio won the Nobel Prize for literature Thursday. If most Americans have never heard of this accomplished author of more than 30 novels, essays and story collections, perhaps it's because there is so little emphasis on international books in the U.S. publishing world."
Pay to learn is working in New York - latimes.com
Pay to learn is working in New York - latimes.com: "Los Angeles philanthropist Eli Broad has probably never met Soledad Moya, an eighth-grader at Middle School 302 in the South Bronx. But both are big believers in an approach that has people wringing their hands and wagging their fingers: paying students to perform on standardized tests. Moya's school is a 45-minute subway ride from the Manhattan hotel where Broad took the stage at last month's Clinton Global Initiative to announce a $6-million grant to help launch EdLabs -- an initiative at Harvard University to advance innovations in public schools."
15 Ways to Cut 50 Calories or More | Reader's Digest Version
15 Ways to Cut 50 Calories or More | Reader's Digest Version: "Think small! Trimming even just a small percentage of your body weight can do wonders for your health.
And eating just a bit less is the way to do it. Shaving calories here and there is easier than you think.
All it takes are a few no-sweat efforts like the ones that follow. Pick two a day and you’ll cut 100 calories. Burn 100 more calories a day (a 15- to 20-minute walk will do the trick) and you’ll lose almost half a pound a week. That may not sound like much, but it adds up to 20 pounds a year!"
And eating just a bit less is the way to do it. Shaving calories here and there is easier than you think.
All it takes are a few no-sweat efforts like the ones that follow. Pick two a day and you’ll cut 100 calories. Burn 100 more calories a day (a 15- to 20-minute walk will do the trick) and you’ll lose almost half a pound a week. That may not sound like much, but it adds up to 20 pounds a year!"
India's population rises to 1.20 billion; up 17.64% in 15th Census results - The Economic Times
India's population rises to 1.20 billion; up 17.64% in 15th Census results - The Economic Times: "India's population has touched 1.20 billion (121 crore), indicating a rise of 17.64 per cent, according to provisional results of the 15th Census released on Thursday."
DIY health testing kits 'could do more harm than good' | Mail Online
DIY health testing kits 'could do more harm than good' | Mail Online: "Home tests for potentially life-threatening conditions could do more harm than good, it is claimed."
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Last Lear
The Last Lear: "O N THE SCORCHING FRIDAY AFTERNOON of 11 May 2007, at Chennai’s Island Grounds, Muthuvel Karunanidhi had some important business to settle privately with Sonia Gandhi.
Gandhi, the Congress party president, had come to Chennai—along with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and two former prime ministers—to join the celebrations marking Karunanidhi’s 50th anniversary as a legislator, an unprecedented milestone in Indian politics. But on this humid summer day, as thousands of his followers from across the state converged on the burning sands to celebrate their leader’s longevity, the then 83-year-old chief minister of Tamil Nadu had something else on his mind."
Gandhi, the Congress party president, had come to Chennai—along with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and two former prime ministers—to join the celebrations marking Karunanidhi’s 50th anniversary as a legislator, an unprecedented milestone in Indian politics. But on this humid summer day, as thousands of his followers from across the state converged on the burning sands to celebrate their leader’s longevity, the then 83-year-old chief minister of Tamil Nadu had something else on his mind."
Manorama Online | I've stopped being fussy, says world's wealthiest person
Manorama Online | I've stopped being fussy, says world's wealthiest person: "Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, who is ranked by Forbes magazine as the wealthiest person in the world, said he was no longer as capricious and did not lose sleep when deciding what work to add next to his 66,000-piece art collection."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Edge: WHO IS THE GREATEST BIOLOGIST OF ALL TIME?: A Talk With Armand Leroi
Edge: WHO IS THE GREATEST BIOLOGIST OF ALL TIME?: A Talk With Armand Leroi: "So who is the greatest biologist of all time? Good question. For most people it's got to be Darwin. I mean, Darwin is top dog, numero uno. He told us about evolution, he convinced us that evolution happened, and he gave us an explanation for it. I mean, there just wouldn't seem to be any competition. Okay, fine, well you might then say: Mendel. Mendel discovers transmission genetics, and that was pretty good. And I suppose then you have to go pretty far down the list to come to people like Watson and Crick, who just discovered the structure of DNA, which is just a bit of structural biology, really, a bit of biochemistry."
Multitasking In The Car: Just Like Drunken Driving : NPR
Multitasking In The Car: Just Like Drunken Driving : NPR: "Drivers seem pretty comfortable chatting on their cell phones while navigating the streets. But brain researchers say it's a terrible idea, even with a hands-free device."
5 Elementary School Lessons That Can Help You Today - by Dumb Little Man
5 Elementary School Lessons That Can Help You Today - by Dumb Little Man: "It's a funny thing about elementary school, many of the lessons learned are so simple that you forget about them in the blink of an eye.
I don't care if it's been four or forty years since you left kindergarten, some lessons are critical to life and guess what - many of us have forgotten them."
I don't care if it's been four or forty years since you left kindergarten, some lessons are critical to life and guess what - many of us have forgotten them."
I highlighted India's brutal injustices: Adiga
I highlighted India's brutal injustices: Adiga: "Aravind Adiga, winner of this year's Man Booker Prize for his debut novel The White Tiger says his novel highlights the brutal injustices of changing India, which is on the verge of inheriting the world from the West."
'Dangers of ignoring India's poor are greater' - Rediff.com India News
'Dangers of ignoring India's poor are greater' - Rediff.com India News: "In Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger, a lowly villager called Balram Halwai rises in the ranks when he becomes a chauffeur in an affluent family. Nothing that goes on around him -- be it politics or family feuds -- escapes his eye, even as he feigns to be a meek servant. As the novel progresses, the homicidal chauffeur makes his own destiny, and becomes an entrepreneur."
rediff.com: The Aravind Adiga interview
rediff.com: The Aravind Adiga interview: "Mumbai-based Aravind Adiga arrived in London last week as one of the six finalists for the Man Booker Prize, one of the literary world's most prestigious awards, hoping to meet with the fellow writers and have a great party after the event"
India steers full speed towards low carbon transport - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) --
-- Press Releases November 2010 - India steers full speed towards low carbon transport - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) --: "India has embarked on a new pathway towards developing a low-carbon transport system, days before the convening of the UN climate change convention in Cancun.
Launched in New Delhi, Thursday, a new 2.49 million Euros three-year project - funded by the German International Climate Initiative and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - will support the Indian Government's efforts to align transport growth with the country's climate change agenda and national development plan."
Launched in New Delhi, Thursday, a new 2.49 million Euros three-year project - funded by the German International Climate Initiative and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - will support the Indian Government's efforts to align transport growth with the country's climate change agenda and national development plan."
Lose weight by having fun in the bedroom - Books - Relationships - TODAY.com
Lose weight by having fun in the bedroom - Books - Relationships - TODAY.com: "Let's face it. Dieting isn't normally considered very exotic, glamorous or fun.
It usually involves lots of time in the kitchen measuring out portions, staring longingly at the pint of Haagen-Daz in the freezer and wondering when you'll be able to fit into your favorite jeans again."
It usually involves lots of time in the kitchen measuring out portions, staring longingly at the pint of Haagen-Daz in the freezer and wondering when you'll be able to fit into your favorite jeans again."
BBC News - Sleep patterns affect weight loss
BBC News - Sleep patterns affect weight loss: "Managing sleep and stress levels can help in the battle against obesity, according to scientists in the US.
People getting too little or too much sleep were less likely to lose weight in a six month study of 472 obese people."
People getting too little or too much sleep were less likely to lose weight in a six month study of 472 obese people."
Spicing up your sex life | Dear Deidre | The Sun |Deidre|SexTherapy
Spicing up your sex life | Dear Deidre | The Sun |Deidre|SexTherapy: "IF you feel your love life has grown rather dull, I hope the suggestions I'm going to make here will help. They can certainly be fun!
Take a break. Even if you have children, parents, jobs, it's perfectly possible to plan your lives so that you have one day a month off alone together. You don't have to do anything expensive. A bus ride into the country and a peaceful walk will do you both a power of good - and if it's warm there are all sorts of inviting private places to make love with a breeze on your face - a great reviver of flagging passions."
Take a break. Even if you have children, parents, jobs, it's perfectly possible to plan your lives so that you have one day a month off alone together. You don't have to do anything expensive. A bus ride into the country and a peaceful walk will do you both a power of good - and if it's warm there are all sorts of inviting private places to make love with a breeze on your face - a great reviver of flagging passions."
Celebrating with Booker Prize Winner Aravind Adiga - TIME
Celebrating with Booker Prize Winner Aravind Adiga - TIME: "Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker Prize on Tuesday night with his novel, The White Tiger, joining a pantheon of past Booker winners that includes such literary giants as V.S. Naipaul, Nadine Gordimer, Iris Murdoch, Kingsley Amis and Salman Rushdie. It was a remarkable victory for Adiga, a 33-year-old first-time novelist who spent part of his youth in the Indian city of Mangalore and now lives in Bombay."
rediff.com: Smart gizmos for your office at home
rediff.com: Smart gizmos for your office at home: "Vrijesh Lunawat (name changed) was eyeing his next promotion but his dream was shattered by the global financial crisis. His job, Lunawat says, is now under threat.
'I am mentally prepared to be told by my boss that they are relieving me,' he says matter-of-factly."
'I am mentally prepared to be told by my boss that they are relieving me,' he says matter-of-factly."
41 Nicest Photoshop Photo Effects [Photoshop Tutorials]
41 Nicest Photoshop Photo Effects [Photoshop Tutorials]: "Looking at how powerful Photoshop can be in terms of photo editing, it’s probably not important if you suck at taking photographs or being labeled an amateur photographer. As long as you picked up a couple of Photoshop photo editing skills, it will still impress those who sees it."
25 Website Designs To Draw Inspiration From | SpyreStudios
25 Website Designs To Draw Inspiration From | SpyreStudios: "One of the pet peeves of being a web designer is that you sometimes end up not feeling very creative and in need of inspiration. Of course there are thousands of CSS galleries out there, but we thought we could just go ahead and make our own list of great website designs. Hoping this will help you get your creative juices flowing!"
50 Stunning Underwater Photos - Smashing Magazine
50 Stunning Underwater Photos - Smashing Magazine: "Of all the different types of photography showcased on Smashing Magazine, underwater photography is probably one of the most difficult to practice. It requires a very specialized equipment and the knowledge of some advanced techniques to get a perfect picture. You need to get the correct exposure, accurate focus, controlled movement of your subject and a pleasing color balance; you also have to deal with low light. Underwater photos offen suffer from loss of color and contrast when taken at a significant depth. Such photos are always adjusted with color balance to help offset the blueish tint of the water."
11 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need More Sleep - by Dumb Little Man
11 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need More Sleep - by Dumb Little Man: "There’s nothing better than that feeling of waking up completely and utterly refreshed. Feeling so good that you virtually spring out of bed, already enthusing about how marvelous the day ahead is sure to be."
The Ultimate Collection Of Useful Photoshop Actions - Smashing Magazine
The Ultimate Collection Of Useful Photoshop Actions - Smashing Magazine: "Saving repetitive tasks as Photoshop actions can save you a lot of time, allowing you to automate your work and improve workflow efficiency. A Photoshop action is a recording of a sequence of commands and operations that you can save and access later on.
We’ve searched for the best downloadable Photoshop actions that can help you improve your workflow and perform complex techniques with the push of a button. In this collection, you’ll find more than 350 free hand-picked Photoshop actions that you can use to speed up your graphics creation."
We’ve searched for the best downloadable Photoshop actions that can help you improve your workflow and perform complex techniques with the push of a button. In this collection, you’ll find more than 350 free hand-picked Photoshop actions that you can use to speed up your graphics creation."
Sophie Keller: How Happy is... Your Career? 5 Ways To Find Your Ideal Career
Sophie Keller: How Happy is... Your Career? 5 Ways To Find Your Ideal Career: "The first male that I really loved outside of my family was a pony called Bluey. I would religiously ride Bluey each weekend and have kept my diary that proves my unwavering dedication and loyalty to him, even at 7 years old. I shall quote from 3 separate pages."
Nine innovations that are likely to change lives - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times
Nine innovations that are likely to change lives - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times: "There is no rumbling of change. The transition has not shown up in any statistic. But it has happened. India is innovating. It is genuine, it is grass roots, it has commercial value-and it is distinct from the jugaadwe are best known for."
Halle Berry's sex secrets - she says 'I take control in bed' | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre|USA
Halle Berry's sex secrets - she says 'I take control in bed' | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre|USA: "HALLE BERRY has confessed all about her sex life, saying that her orgasms have got better as she's got older.
The stunning Oscar winner, who has just been voted the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire, told the magazine: 'You know that stuff they say about a woman being responsible for her own orgasms? That's all true, and, in my case, that makes me responsible for pretty damn good orgasms."
The stunning Oscar winner, who has just been voted the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire, told the magazine: 'You know that stuff they say about a woman being responsible for her own orgasms? That's all true, and, in my case, that makes me responsible for pretty damn good orgasms."
6 Amazing Non-Sex Scenes from Porn | Cracked.com
"I Have Brain Cancer": 6 Amazing Non-Sex Scenes from Porn | Cracked.com: "With election season in full swing and an economic crisis threatening to cast the entire world back to the Stone Age, the internet has been bombarded by articles about politics and finance in recent weeks. This isn't particularly surprising - whoever ends up in the White House will guide the policy dialogue for the foreseeable future, and the harsh economic realities we're facing will impact billions of people around the globe - but I've had a funny feeling over the last few days like we've been leaving something out of the conversation. Some fundamentally important question needed answering, but I couldn't put my finger on what it was."
rediff.com: Prosperity? India ranks poor 70
rediff.com: Prosperity? India ranks poor 70: "The World Prosperity Index 2008, which calculates a country's prosperity on the basis of economic competitiveness and comparative liveability, has been prepared by assessing drivers of prosperity based on 22 key indicators and 44 sub-indicators.
Of the 104 countries analysed this year, India ranks a poor 70th. Reason: low quality of secondary education, high cost of starting a business, and lack of government effectiveness.
So check out which are most prosperous nations on earth and how do India's neighbours do."
Of the 104 countries analysed this year, India ranks a poor 70th. Reason: low quality of secondary education, high cost of starting a business, and lack of government effectiveness.
So check out which are most prosperous nations on earth and how do India's neighbours do."
It’s a bad time to buy a blog but it’s a great time to sell!
It’s a bad time to buy a blog but it’s a great time to sell!: "Buying, selling and flipping websites has become incredibly popular over the last few years. I first starting trading websites around 2002 but it’s much more common now than it was then.
The Sitepoint Marketplace and the Digital Point Site Room are the two places I check most regularly though there are dozens of other great web development related forums with trading areas but those are the ones I usually check first before the likes of DnForum and NamePros."
The Sitepoint Marketplace and the Digital Point Site Room are the two places I check most regularly though there are dozens of other great web development related forums with trading areas but those are the ones I usually check first before the likes of DnForum and NamePros."
13 Free Online Tools That Helps You To Create And Host Your Website | Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers
13 Free Online Tools That Helps You To Create And Host Your Website | Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers: "Today, we are listing 13 Free Web Applications That Helps You To Create And Host Your Website when you want to create website for yourself or for your clients. To use these web applications you don’t need to be a designer or developer or don’t need any technical knowledge. You can create multiple types of website using them, few of them are offering flash based websites while few of them are static, and some of them have functionality to create blog and photo gallery as well. Most of them are not very well known but they are really amazing in respect to their features and functionality."
Financial Infidelity: How Money Can Ruin a Marriage - ABC News
Financial Infidelity: How Money Can Ruin a Marriage - ABC News: "Marriage is supposed to be for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. But what happens to your relationship when the sickness comes in the form of finances?
The current financial crisis may be putting a strain on some couples.
According to the American Psychological Association, 83 percent of women are stressed about money, compared with 78 percent of men."
The current financial crisis may be putting a strain on some couples.
According to the American Psychological Association, 83 percent of women are stressed about money, compared with 78 percent of men."
Russell Bishop: More Tips For Surviving The Financial Shakeup
Russell Bishop: More Tips For Surviving The Financial Shakeup: "Today we bring you the second in a series of tips for surviving the complex, fast changing world of finance. Each article offers two broad categories of tips, one focused on the practical, financial side of the challenges you might be facing and the other on the inner, more emotional challenges that often arise.
We invite you to join in providing useful thoughts to other readers by posting your tips and suggestions as comments to these articles."
We invite you to join in providing useful thoughts to other readers by posting your tips and suggestions as comments to these articles."
Monday, March 28, 2011
Why TARP Has Been a Success Story - Newsweek
Why TARP Has Been a Success Story - Newsweek: "Almost everyone loves to hate TARP. It’s a favorite political sport of liberals, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats—and the public. A Bloomberg poll last October asked how TARP had affected the economy. Forty-three percent of respondents said it weakened the economy; 21 percent said it made no difference; only 24 percent said it helped, with 12 percent unsure one way or another. Commentators in newspapers from The Wall Street Journal to The New York Times disparage TARP."
Not the 50 books you must read before you die - Telegraph
Not the 50 books you must read before you die - Telegraph: "Last week, Michael Gove said that children should read 50 books a year. For grown-ups anxious to keep up, Iain Hollingshead offers some tongue-in-cheek literary advice"
10 stocks you shouldn't pick - The Economic Times
10 stocks you shouldn't pick - The Economic Times: "There's scant respite for the markets. Even as adverse factors pile up, there's very little good news to bring any cheer. 'There is no fundamentally positive trigger expected in the next few months,' affirms Dipen Shah, senior vice-president, PCG research, Kotak Securities"
APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday message
APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday message: "He may not occupy Rashtrapati Bhavan anymore, but APJ Abdul Kalam continues to occupy people's hearts.
The former President, dubbed the People's President on account of his awesome appeal among the citizenry, continues to do what he did while in office: criss-cross the country meeting a wide cross-section of people, especially youth, and impressing upon them the need to change mind-sets, the need to change, the need to move ahead as one nation, one people.
India as a developed nation by the year 2020, is a theme that continues to motivate him.On the occasion of his 77th birthday, we present an interview with the former President."
The former President, dubbed the People's President on account of his awesome appeal among the citizenry, continues to do what he did while in office: criss-cross the country meeting a wide cross-section of people, especially youth, and impressing upon them the need to change mind-sets, the need to change, the need to move ahead as one nation, one people.
India as a developed nation by the year 2020, is a theme that continues to motivate him.On the occasion of his 77th birthday, we present an interview with the former President."
50 High Resolution Textures, Tutorials and Resources - Noupe Design Blog
50 High Resolution Textures, Tutorials and Resources - Noupe Design Blog: "Hundreds of thousands of incredible Textures are all over the web. Due to this phenomenally vast amount of textures available, you can now add dirt, rust, floral effect, swirls, mold, oil stains in your artworks and photos to give them an aged, damaged, dreamy or any look you want."
50 High Resolution Textures, Tutorials and Resources - Noupe Design Blog
50 High Resolution Textures, Tutorials and Resources - Noupe Design Blog: "Hundreds of thousands of incredible Textures are all over the web. Due to this phenomenally vast amount of textures available, you can now add dirt, rust, floral effect, swirls, mold, oil stains in your artworks and photos to give them an aged, damaged, dreamy or any look you want."
35+ Nature Tutorials for Photoshop | Vandelay Design Blog
35+ Nature Tutorials for Photoshop | Vandelay Design Blog: "There are plenty of great Photoshop tutorials for working with different aspects and elements of nature. This is a collection of tutorials for working with the sky, clouds, grass, water, rain, and much more."
Top 10 Tutorials for Developing WordPress Themes | Vandelay Design Blog
Top 10 Tutorials for Developing WordPress Themes | Vandelay Design Blog: "Being able to design custom WordPress themes is almost a must for today’s web designers. The fun thing with WordPress is that there’s always something new that you can learn to make the platform work better for you and your clients. These 10 tutorials will teach basic WordPress theming as well as some more advanced skills."
50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do
50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do: "Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one.
While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do."
While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do."
18 Means for Living Below Your Means
18 Means for Living Below Your Means: "Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means."
40 devastatingly simple ways the web can save you big money | News | TechRadar UK
40 devastatingly simple ways the web can save you big money | News | TechRadar UK: "Capitalism is collapsing, we're eating shoes for dinner and our houses are worth about 10p - so it's more important than ever to ensure that we're getting the biggest bang for our bucks.
If money really talked, it'd be saying 'go online and save some cash!'
So we did."
If money really talked, it'd be saying 'go online and save some cash!'
So we did."
This is the costliest hotel ever built in India! Will it make money? - Rediff.com Business
This is the costliest hotel ever built in India! Will it make money? - Rediff.com Business: "Two massive elephants moulded out of limestone dust hold the glass roof of the portico supported by brass and wood.
A cream Rolls Royce waits for its custom. Highlanders in black Nepali cap, black trousers and yellow coats wait at the doors.
The lobby rests on thick Corinthian pillars of Turkish limestone. The chandeliers are made of hand-blown glass from Murano.
Sculptures by Satish Gujral and Satish Gupta, as well as some brass antiques, are strewn across the lobby.
The lobby opens into a small lawn surrounded by the hotel on three sides. There is a 10-foot bust of Devi in bronze, copper and brass at one end; on walls facing each other Satish Gupta has done a mural of a thousand lotuses in brass covered with 22-carat gold."
A cream Rolls Royce waits for its custom. Highlanders in black Nepali cap, black trousers and yellow coats wait at the doors.
The lobby rests on thick Corinthian pillars of Turkish limestone. The chandeliers are made of hand-blown glass from Murano.
Sculptures by Satish Gujral and Satish Gupta, as well as some brass antiques, are strewn across the lobby.
The lobby opens into a small lawn surrounded by the hotel on three sides. There is a 10-foot bust of Devi in bronze, copper and brass at one end; on walls facing each other Satish Gupta has done a mural of a thousand lotuses in brass covered with 22-carat gold."
Fifteen Fat-Burning Foods and Beverages - DivineCaroline
Fifteen Fat-Burning Foods and Beverages - DivineCaroline: "Wouldn’t it be great if you could wave a magic wand and watch as your belly fat completely disappeared? But since we can’t count on a fairy godmother to show up anytime soon, we have to keep ourselves in check via healthy foods like these!"
World's Sexiest Bars in Nightlife on Concierge.com
World's Sexiest Bars in Nightlife on Concierge.com: "A truly sexy bar is hard to come by, and even harder to define. For starters, it helps if your fellow imbibers are good-looking, super-stylish, or at the very least scantily clad. The romance of an exotic locale can help, too—and the fact that you're far enough from home to be regarded as exotic yourself can ramp up your scoring probability tenfold"
20 best mobile phones in the world today | News | TechRadar UK
20 best mobile phones in the world today | News | TechRadar UK: "Our verdict on the best mobile phones / best smartphones - constantly updated
We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best mobile phone for you?"
We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best mobile phone for you?"
The 5 Most Ridiculously Over-Hyped Health Scares of All Time | Cracked.com
The 5 Most Ridiculously Over-Hyped Health Scares of All Time | Cracked.com: "Fear is our national pastime. As a society, we have a long history of getting whipped into a collective frenzy over threats to our health or children that are nearly (or completely) non-existent. No danger is too small or remote to be exaggerated and screamed from the headlines."
Stocks that Warren Buffett would buy in India - The Economic Times
Stocks that Warren Buffett would buy in India - The Economic Times: "Warren Buffett's knack of spotting potential early is legendary. It has made him one of the most successful stock investors of all times. How does he manage to identify multibaggers? What is the secret mantra that he follows to pick winners? Actually, it's no secret."
Basket of life: From corsets to iPhones a leading historian explains how Britain shopping basket has told the story of our lives | Mail Online
Basket of life: From corsets to iPhones a leading historian explains how Britain shopping basket has told the story of our lives | Mail Online: "To the ordinary Briton in 1947, the prospect of dining on an oven-ready joint, logging on to an internet dating agency or relaxing in front of a gigantic flat-screen TV with a glass of Prosecco would have seemed like something from science fiction.
Yet when you contemplate the new shopping basket from the Office of National Statistic (ONS), which is used to calculate changes in the cost of living, you realise how far we have travelled as a nation since the first retail price index was devised after World War II.
This year, as always, has brought eye-catching changes — with sparkling wine banishing the four-pack of lager and smart-phone ‘apps’ replacing mobile phone ringtones. More than ever, it seems, we British are a fickle lot — slaves to the latest innovation."
Yet when you contemplate the new shopping basket from the Office of National Statistic (ONS), which is used to calculate changes in the cost of living, you realise how far we have travelled as a nation since the first retail price index was devised after World War II.
This year, as always, has brought eye-catching changes — with sparkling wine banishing the four-pack of lager and smart-phone ‘apps’ replacing mobile phone ringtones. More than ever, it seems, we British are a fickle lot — slaves to the latest innovation."
Sunday, March 27, 2011
The Books That Changed Your Lives
The Books That Changed Your Lives: "On Thursday we asked you what books have changed your life, and over 250 thoughtful comments later, it's clear you all have book shelves stuffed with meaningful tomes. Now it's time to share the love. Today we've compiled some of the titles that you mentioned the most, with summaries and links to Amazon so you can check 'em out further—and get a glimpse into the minds and lives of Lifehacker readers."
Steal This E-Book - Forbes.com
Steal This E-Book - Forbes.com: "Tim O'Reilly: No. And so what? Let's say my goal is to sell 10,000 copies of something. And let's say that if by putting DRM in it I sell 10,000 copies and I make my money, and if by having no DRM 100,000 copies go into circulation and I still sell 10,000 copies. Which of those is the better outcome?"
In Depth: Eight Vacations That Will Make You Smarter - Forbes.com
In Depth: Eight Vacations That Will Make You Smarter - Forbes.com: "The legend of King Arthur has spawned countless tales. On this week-long trip to Cornwall, participants will discuss the classic Le Morte d'Arthur as well as modern interpretations of Arthurian legends. They also visit nearby landmarks, including Tintagel Castle, which is said to be the king's birthplace. Guests stay at the quaint Trehaven Manor Hotel, a small lodge in the fishing village of Looe."
50 years, 50 giant leaps: How Nasa rocked our world - Science, News - The Independent
50 years, 50 giant leaps: How Nasa rocked our world - Science, News - The Independent: "The cordless miniature vacuum cleaner was born after Black & Decker developed a self-contained portable drill for the Apollo Moon landings between 1963 and 1972. The machine used a specially developed computer program, meaning it used less power to extract core samples from beneath the Moon's surface. That computer programme helped the company develop more battery-powered gadgets, among them, the cordless mini vacuum cleaner"
Why Some People Will Pay $20,000 For a Date - TIME
Why Some People Will Pay $20,000 For a Date - TIME: "There's no upside to setting people up. At best, you're stuck writing a speech for a wedding; at worst, you find out your friends cry during sex. When I found out you could get paid to set people up, however, I got a lot more interested. I asked Barbie Adler, CEO of Selective Search, to let me spend a day setting up men who pay her a minimum of $20,000 a year to set them up on dates with women who want to be set up with men who pay $20,000 a year to be set up on dates. This was the kind of love I could deliver."
5 Things You Must Know About Sleep | LiveScience
5 Things You Must Know About Sleep | LiveScience: "You're tired. You could put your head down on a desk right now and fall asleep immediately. You went to bed late last night, had trouble falling asleep and woke up too early. And let's not kid ourselves: Tonight will be the same unless … well, read on.
This is the classic not-so-shut-eye experience of many Americans who think they are sleep-deprived and possibly need pills or other treatment to fix their insomnia, teeth grinding, jet lag, restless or jerky legs, snoring, sleepwalking and so forth."
This is the classic not-so-shut-eye experience of many Americans who think they are sleep-deprived and possibly need pills or other treatment to fix their insomnia, teeth grinding, jet lag, restless or jerky legs, snoring, sleepwalking and so forth."
20 Ways to Combat Allergies | Reader's Digest Version
20 Ways to Combat Allergies | Reader's Digest Version: "If the drip, sniff, sneeze, and itch of allergies have you thinking of buying stock in the company that makes Kleenex, dry your eyes and prepare to take action.
You’re going to wage battle inside your house and even inside your body to reduce the number of allergy attacks you suffer and minimize those so-annoying symptoms. Allergies may not be life-threatening, but
they’re nothing to sneeze at either. Here are 20 of the best ways to protect yourself."
You’re going to wage battle inside your house and even inside your body to reduce the number of allergy attacks you suffer and minimize those so-annoying symptoms. Allergies may not be life-threatening, but
they’re nothing to sneeze at either. Here are 20 of the best ways to protect yourself."
6 Office Junk Food Traps to Avoid | Fitbie
6 Office Junk Food Traps to Avoid | Fitbie: "Your office runs like a well-oiled machine—too bad it’s fueled by greasy take-out meals, creamy cups of coffee, and enough birthday treats to open a bake shop. (Clearly, the occasional premeeting doughnut is the least of your problems.) Even in the best work environments stress and sleepiness can open the door to devastating diet decisions. Avoid workplace pitfalls with these expert suggestions."
Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin - TIME
Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin - TIME: "As I write this, tomorrow is Tuesday, which is a cardio day. I'll spend five minutes warming up on the VersaClimber, a towering machine that requires you to move your arms and legs simultaneously. Then I'll do 30 minutes on a stair mill. On Wednesday a personal trainer will work me like a farm animal for an hour, sometimes to the point that I am dizzy — an abuse for which I pay as much as I spend on groceries in a week. Thursday is 'body wedge' class, which involves another exercise contraption, this one a large foam wedge from which I will push myself up in various hateful ways for an hour. Friday will bring a 5.5-mile run, the extra half-mile my grueling expiation of any gastronomical indulgences during the week."
100 Extensive University Libraries from Around the World that Anyone Can Access - College Degree.com
100 Extensive University Libraries from Around the World that Anyone Can Access - College Degree.com: "Universities house an enormous amount of information and their libraries are often the center of it all. You don't have to be affiliated with any university to take advantage of some of what they have to offer. From digital archives, to religious studies, to national libraries, these university libraries from around the world have plenty of information for you.
Digital Libraries
Capturing images of manuscripts, art, and artifacts, digital libraries are an excellent way of both preserving the past and sharing it with everyone."
Digital Libraries
Capturing images of manuscripts, art, and artifacts, digital libraries are an excellent way of both preserving the past and sharing it with everyone."
Bosie's love letters point to cover-up in Oscar Wilde trial - News, People - The Independent
Bosie's love letters point to cover-up in Oscar Wilde trial - News, People - The Independent: "Newly discovered personal letters written by Lord Alfred Douglas, better known to many as Oscar Wilde's lover 'Bosie', are causing a stir among scholars and shedding new light on an establishment cover-up."
The World’s Most Attractive Atolls | Trifter
The World’s Most Attractive Atolls | Trifter: "An atoll is an island of coral that encircles a lagoon partially or completely. Most of the world’s atolls are in the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean with only a few small ones in the Atlantic Ocean.
The lists of the most attractive atolls below are the most ideal places for beach and nature lovers including divers. They will surely enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving among many other activities on these wonderful gifts of nature"
The lists of the most attractive atolls below are the most ideal places for beach and nature lovers including divers. They will surely enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving among many other activities on these wonderful gifts of nature"
6 Weapons of Influence
6 Weapons of Influence: "Why do people say 'yes'? How can we get them to comply with our requests? I asked my Fripp Associate David Palmer, PhD, MBA, CPA, an expert on negotiations and marketing. David Palmer has read more business books and managements books than any other person I have ever met; without hesitation he always refers to the best book to help anyone in their career is Robert Cialdini's Influence: Science and Practice. Enjoy my interview. You next logic step is to buy Dr. Cialdini's book.
'Fortunately, people often say 'yes' or agree with requests out of mindless compliance,' David told me. 'They are frequently willing to say 'yes' automatically without thinking first. It makes their lives simpler and smoother. But what most of us are trying to overcome is the opposite phenomenon, when they've programmed themselves to say 'no' without thinking about it.
'Here's where the emotional triggers come in. Researcher Robert Cialdini at Arizona State University describes the 'Six Weapons of Influence,' as he calls them, in his book, Influence, Science and Practice (Allyn & Cacon, 2000).'"
'Fortunately, people often say 'yes' or agree with requests out of mindless compliance,' David told me. 'They are frequently willing to say 'yes' automatically without thinking first. It makes their lives simpler and smoother. But what most of us are trying to overcome is the opposite phenomenon, when they've programmed themselves to say 'no' without thinking about it.
'Here's where the emotional triggers come in. Researcher Robert Cialdini at Arizona State University describes the 'Six Weapons of Influence,' as he calls them, in his book, Influence, Science and Practice (Allyn & Cacon, 2000).'"
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Discovery Health "5 Things Your Skin Needs Every Day"
Discovery Health "5 Things Your Skin Needs Every Day": "With about 2 square yards (1.7 meters squared) of exposed skin to care for, it makes sense that many people's medicine cabinets are crammed with skin-care products [source: iVillage]. But for most of us, using more than two or three of those products on a daily basis is unnecessary -- and may even be doing more harm than good."
Suicide is forever, but the stress leading up to it is often temporary - Harvard Health Publications
Suicide is forever, but the stress leading up to it is often temporary - Harvard Health Publications: "My friend, let’s call him Tom, was charismatic. In his Texas drawl, he’d describe his latest adventure as a pilot or offer secrets to grilling the best steak ever, which—he would explain—only a Texan like himself really knew. Six months ago, on a Sunday morning, this vibrant, funny, kind-hearted man ended his life with a single bullet. Just 31 years old, he left behind a toddler and his former wife, along with many family members and friends who felt stunned, grief-stricken, angry, guilty, and bewildered. Me among them."
'Men believe women always wear sexy underwear' - Rediff.com Get Ahead
'Men believe women always wear sexy underwear' - Rediff.com Get Ahead: "One of the country's most famous women bloggers, Meenakshi has always been writing about life as a young, single woman in India. Refreshingly candid about her life and detailing everything from drinking and smoking to sexual escapades, she has won an audience that loves her bold style and can relate to her experiences."
The best way to get teeth whiter than white | Mail Online
The best way to get teeth whiter than white | Mail Online: "We all want a brighter, whiter smile, but with whitening treatments at the dentist costing up to £750 a time, many people are turning to DIY kits.
There are plenty to choose from, with supermarket shelves literally groaning with 'whitening' products and toothpastes.
However, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has issued a warning claiming that many DIY whiteners fail to give a good result or can even cause permanent damage to teeth.
We asked Dr Philip Stemmer, who has more than 25 years' experience with tooth whitening, to look at some of the latest DIY products. We then assessed them according to their effectiveness, safety and ease of use:"
There are plenty to choose from, with supermarket shelves literally groaning with 'whitening' products and toothpastes.
However, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has issued a warning claiming that many DIY whiteners fail to give a good result or can even cause permanent damage to teeth.
We asked Dr Philip Stemmer, who has more than 25 years' experience with tooth whitening, to look at some of the latest DIY products. We then assessed them according to their effectiveness, safety and ease of use:"
'Teenglish' dictionary on your mobile phone: New app will help older generation translate slang | Mail Online
'Teenglish' dictionary on your mobile phone: New app will help older generation translate slang | Mail Online: "For those older peeps in the fam who want to know what da kidz in their endz are thinking, a sick new app may just hold the key, innit."
Friday, March 25, 2011
Relationship Lessons From Legendary Couples - AskMen
Relationship Lessons From Legendary Couples - AskMen: "Nowhere is the fragility of human relationships more visible than in Hollywood."
14 Facts About Healthy Bones
14 Facts About Healthy Bones: "It's easy to take bones for granted and ignore them until you break one or are diagnosed with bone-thinning in old age.
In fact, you may not really consider your bones a resource that needs lifelong protection and nurturing.
But guess what? There are a few surprises lurking inside your bones, and youthful habits can even affect bones in old age. Read on to find out more about this living -- yes, they're alive! -- tissue"
In fact, you may not really consider your bones a resource that needs lifelong protection and nurturing.
But guess what? There are a few surprises lurking inside your bones, and youthful habits can even affect bones in old age. Read on to find out more about this living -- yes, they're alive! -- tissue"
'Last resort' osteoporosis drug that is '17 times better than standard treatment' | Mail Online
'Last resort' osteoporosis drug that is '17 times better than standard treatment' | Mail Online: "A drug considered a last resort in the fight against osteoporosis is 17 times more effective than the standard initial treatment, an international study has found.
Protelos is radically different from other therapies because it promotes the growth of fresh bone rather than just preventing deterioration."
Protelos is radically different from other therapies because it promotes the growth of fresh bone rather than just preventing deterioration."
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor: 8 marriages, 50 movies, 2 Oscars, 100 operations, a £360m fortune | Mail Online
Elizabeth Taylor: 8 marriages, 50 movies, 2 Oscars, 100 operations, a £360m fortune | Mail Online: "In 79 fabulous years, she looked death in the eye countless times and lived to tell the tale.
But yesterday, after a life as dramatic as any movie script, Elizabeth Taylor's battle was over.
She died of heart failure in hospital, with her four children at her side. And when the New York Times paid tribute to Hollywood's last movie goddess, it had to admit that Miss Taylor had actually outlived the obituary writer by six years.
The Oscar-winning actress spent the final six weeks of her life at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. She had been admitted after her weight plummeted to less than 98lb and the heart failure diagnosed in 2004 threatened to overwhelm her."
But yesterday, after a life as dramatic as any movie script, Elizabeth Taylor's battle was over.
She died of heart failure in hospital, with her four children at her side. And when the New York Times paid tribute to Hollywood's last movie goddess, it had to admit that Miss Taylor had actually outlived the obituary writer by six years.
The Oscar-winning actress spent the final six weeks of her life at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. She had been admitted after her weight plummeted to less than 98lb and the heart failure diagnosed in 2004 threatened to overwhelm her."
25 facts on Japan's $300 billion disaster - Rediff.com Business
25 facts on Japan's $300 billion disaster - Rediff.com Business: "The world's third largest economy is still reeling under one of the worst crises ever. Japan is estimated to suffer a crippling loss of over $200-300 billion, according to Risk Management Solutions Inc."
Religion is big business in India: study - 1 - National News – News – MSN India
Religion is big business in India: study - 1 - National News – News – MSN India: "Religious organisations in India not only operate as business organisations, but their 'business model' has seen diversification of activities to retain the loyalty of their followers and attract new devotees, according to a study conducted at the University of Cambridge."
9 Indian brands amongst world's 500 best - Rediff.com Business
9 Indian brands amongst world's 500 best - Rediff.com Business: "Finally, Ratan Tata has enough reasons to smile.
The $68-billion conglomerate, Tata Group, has become the first Indian brand to figure in the top 50 global companies."
The $68-billion conglomerate, Tata Group, has become the first Indian brand to figure in the top 50 global companies."
Elizabeth Taylor: 1932-2011 - Newsweek
Elizabeth Taylor: 1932-2011 - Newsweek: "Nominated for many Academy Awards, Taylor won Best Actress for Butterfield 8 in 1961 and for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 1966. In addition to her silver-screen success, Taylor was well-known for her flashy style and her many marriages—eight, to seven different men, including Richard Burton (twice), Eddie Fisher, and former Sen. John Warner. Born in London to American parents, she moved with her family to the U.S. in 1939 to escape World War II. Taylor had been ill with congestive heart failure for several years and was hospitalized in February."
Public accounting
Search Results >>: "A noted journalist whose name appeared in the infamous taped conversations of Niira Radia is trying to avoid appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament and depose on the 2G spectrum probe. PAC Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi reportedly requested him to come but the journalist argued that he has nothing to do with the 2G allocation and couldn’t offer any insights on the issue. But Joshi pointed out that the committee wanted to call him not as an accused but as a witness. Joshi reportedly told the journalist that he should come to “educate” the committee on the 2G spectrum allocation issue."
11 Tips To Cope With A Job You Hate - AskMen
11 Tips To Cope With A Job You Hate - AskMen: "If everybody loved their job, they probably wouldn't call it work. The lucky ones are those guys who have figured out how to get paid for doing what they love, while the rest of us simply get paid so we can afford to do what we love on the weekends."
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Stop Sleeping: It Makes You Too Rational | Motherboard
Stop Sleeping: It Makes You Too Rational | Motherboard: "Neuroscience and Psychology aren’t the only sources of evidence for the negative effects of sleep deprivation. Just think of all the shitty things you feel happening to your mind when you haven’t slept in days – the haziness, the ADD, the forgetfulness, the tendency to believe that coffee will make you happy and everything will work out if you just power through it all while blustering about your “3rd wind” or whatever"
At 80, Warren Buffett has more energy than I: Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway - The Economic Times
At 80, Warren Buffett has more energy than I: Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway - The Economic Times: "India-born Ajit Jain is seen as one of the candidates who will succeed Warren Buffett as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Jain helped set up Berkshire's reinsurance business in 1986 when it was 'raining gold' in the insurance markets due to a sudden hardening of rates and has been the biggest cash generator for the firm."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Countdown to broadband-speed 4G mobile phone internet as date for auction for licences announced for next year | Mail Online
Countdown to broadband-speed 4G mobile phone internet as date for auction for licences announced for next year | Mail Online: "Licences for high-frequency analogue TV bandwidth could raise billions
Broadband-speed mobile network will be available in all corners of Britain
Britain already behind U.S. and Japan who have 4G networks
Hopes that 4G could raise as much as sale of 3G for £22.5bn"
Broadband-speed mobile network will be available in all corners of Britain
Britain already behind U.S. and Japan who have 4G networks
Hopes that 4G could raise as much as sale of 3G for £22.5bn"
Are you a tweeter or Twitter sceptic? | Open thread | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Are you a tweeter or Twitter sceptic? | Open thread | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "It was five years ago that a 29-year-old Jack Dorsey sent the first, distinctly understated tweet from his new microblogging site. 'Just setting up my twttr', he wrote, perhaps without the knowledge that these words had just heralded a revolution in online communication and global interaction, with more than 200 million users now sending a billion tweets a week. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Twitter may be in line for a multibillion dollar buyout by Facebook or Google."
Monday, March 21, 2011
Safe nuclear does exist, and China is leading the way with thorium - Telegraph
Safe nuclear does exist, and China is leading the way with thorium - Telegraph: "A few weeks before the tsunami struck Fukushima’s uranium reactors and shattered public faith in nuclear power, China revealed that it was launching a rival technology to build a safer, cleaner, and ultimately cheaper network of reactors based on thorium."
11-yr-old Rajkot boy scores full marks in Microsoft exam - The Times of India
11-yr-old Rajkot boy scores full marks in Microsoft exam - The Times of India: "A city boy has become the youngest student to equal the world record of obtaining full 1,000 marks in an online computer exam conducted by US-based multinational Microsoft Corp"
How Ignorant Are Americans? - Newsweek
How Ignorant Are Americans? - Newsweek: "They’re the sort of scores that drive high-school history teachers to drink. When NEWSWEEK recently asked 1,000 U.S. citizens to take America’s official citizenship test, 29 percent couldn’t name the vice president. Seventy-three percent couldn’t correctly say why we fought the Cold War. Forty-four percent were unable to define the Bill of Rights. And 6 percent couldn’t even circle Independence Day on a calendar."
5 Expensive Things You Shouldn't Buy - TheStreet
5 Expensive Things You Shouldn't Buy - TheStreet: "The buyers assume they'll save money because they'll own the items instead of renting them. While that might be true short-term, it rarely works out that way in the long run.
Here are five things you should never buy unless you're rich enough to stop working:"
Here are five things you should never buy unless you're rich enough to stop working:"
How Obama turned on a dime toward war | The Cable
How Obama turned on a dime toward war | The Cable: "At the start of this week, the consensus around Washington was that military action against Libya was not in the cards. However, in the last several days, the White House completely altered its stance and successfully pushed for the authorization for military intervention against Libyan leader Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi. What changed?"
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Secret Fears of the Super-Rich - Magazine - The Atlantic
Secret Fears of the Super-Rich - Magazine - The Atlantic: "THE OCTOBER 2008 issue of SuperYacht World confirmed it: money cannot buy happiness. Page 38 of “the international magazine for superyachts of distinction”—if you have to ask what it takes for a yacht to qualify as “super,” you can’t afford to be in the showroom—presented the Martha Ann, a 230-foot, $125 million boat boasting a crew of 20, a master bedroom the size of my house, and an interior gaudy enough to make Saddam Hussein blush. The feature story on the Martha Ann was published just as the S&P 500 suffered its worst week since 1933, shedding $1.4 trillion over the course of the week, or about 2,240 Martha Anns every day."
London 2012 may not allow mobile phones - UK Politics, UK - The Independent
London 2012 may not allow mobile phones - UK Politics, UK - The Independent: "Picnics and mobile phones may not be allowed into the London 2012 Olympics under security measures produced by the Games organisers.
Under powers granted by the Government to the London 2012 organisers, people will not be permitted to take flasks, thermoses and larger quantities of food with them to Olympic venues. They are included in a 'non-exhaustive' list of banned and restricted items in the terms and conditions of booking Olympic tickets that went on sale this week. All bags will be scanned by x-ray machines as part of security."
Under powers granted by the Government to the London 2012 organisers, people will not be permitted to take flasks, thermoses and larger quantities of food with them to Olympic venues. They are included in a 'non-exhaustive' list of banned and restricted items in the terms and conditions of booking Olympic tickets that went on sale this week. All bags will be scanned by x-ray machines as part of security."
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tibetan mastiff sells for $1.5m in China to become world's most expensive dog | News.com.au
Tibetan mastiff sells for $1.5m in China to become world's most expensive dog | News.com.au: "AN 11-month-old red Tibetan mastiff has become the world's most expensive dog after someone in China paid more than $1.5 million for the pet.
While specifics of the sale were kept confidential, the dog's seller said it was a multimillionaire coal baron from northern China who bought the red-haired rover named Hong Dong - or Big Splash, the New York Post reported."
While specifics of the sale were kept confidential, the dog's seller said it was a multimillionaire coal baron from northern China who bought the red-haired rover named Hong Dong - or Big Splash, the New York Post reported."
First Indian to be a part of the Grammy (2012) jury...
The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Entertainment | ‘I am the father of the disco’: "t2 firmly believes that Bappi Lahiri is inimitable. So, to keep the flavour of the chat authentic, we have stuck to this unique brand of Bappispeak. Readers can imitate or imbibe at their own risk.
You are the first Indian to be a part of the Grammy (2012) jury... How does it feel?"
You are the first Indian to be a part of the Grammy (2012) jury... How does it feel?"
HDFC sole Indian firm among world's most ethical companies - The Economic Times
HDFC sole Indian firm among world's most ethical companies - The Economic Times: "India's HDFC is the only company which has managed to find a place in the world's most ethical companies' list this year.
According to the list prepared by the US-based think tank Ethisphere Institute, only one Indian firm HDFC has made a place among the 110 world's most ethical companies."
According to the list prepared by the US-based think tank Ethisphere Institute, only one Indian firm HDFC has made a place among the 110 world's most ethical companies."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Magnificent West Indies batsman Brian Lara
A legend of our times! Magnificent West Indies batsman Brian Lara bid adieu to international cricket immediately after the hosts' exit from the World Cup in March. The left-hander is currently the holder of several records, including the highest individual Test score of 400. He holds the record for the most number of runs in Tests.
Alzheimer's Disease Claims 17 Billion Hours And $202 Billion In Unpaid Care In The U.S.
Alzheimer's Disease Claims 17 Billion Hours And $202 Billion In Unpaid Care In The U.S.
Nearly 15 million people in the United States take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, amounting to 17 billion hours or more than $202 billion in unpaid care, Alzheimer's experts said on Tuesday.
PepsiCo Unveils World's First Entirely Plant-Based PET Bottle
PepsiCo Unveils World's First Entirely Plant-Based PET Bottle
Remember the Cola Wars? Get ready for the Bottle Wars.
PepsiCo Inc. on Tuesday unveiled a bottle made entirely of plant material, which it says bests the technology of competitor Coca-Cola and reduces its potential carbon footprint.
Have an idea? Get an investor and obtain a US visa
Even as the rules for getting an H-1B visa have been made more tough, three powerful American Senators on Monday introduced a legislation in the Congress which if passed would instantly provide a two-year US visa to any entrepreneur that can obtain an investor to fund his idea.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
How British is your English? Americanisms AREN'T taking over our language, research shows | Mail Online
How British is your English? Americanisms AREN'T taking over our language, research shows | Mail Online
Anyone who has ever taken a ride in an elevator or ordered a regular coffee in a fast food restaurant would be forgiven for thinking that Americanisms are taking over the English language.
But new research by linguistic experts at the British Library has found that British English is alive and well and is holding its own against its American rival.
The study has found that many British English speakers are refusing to use American pronunciations for everyday words such as schedule, patriot and advertisement.
It also discovered that British English is evolving at a faster rate than its transatlantic counterpart, meaning that in many instances it is the American speakers who are sticking to more ‘traditional’ speech patterns.
Rebellion is part of human progress, says Lord Blair - Home News, UK - The Independent
Lord Blair, the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, will say rebelling against the status quo is "triumphantly admirable", in a speech for Lent to be broadcast on Radio 4 this week.
The practising Anglican emphasises conflict as an "essential part of natural and human progress". Lord Blair, who led the Met at the time of the 7 July bombings in 2005, will say: "Conflict is an essential part of natural and human progress. Without human decisions fiercely to debate ideas, to risk all, to resist injustice and oppression – as we all have seen so powerfully in other parts of the Middle East recently – to take on and overturn received and complacent wisdom, mankind stagnates and loses sight of its highest purposes."Rebellion is part of human progress, says Lord Blair - Home News, UK - The Independent
A Brutally Candid Oral History of Breaking Up - NYTimes.com
On Thanksgiving 2008, Dana Adam Shapiro, a few years removed from his Oscar nomination for directing the documentary “Murderball,” visited his childhood home in Boston to find that a good friend of his was divorcing. The friend had been married for three years and, like Shapiro, was in his mid-30s. (Shapiro is now 37.) This was the fourth divorce that Shapiro heard about just that month. In fact, after absorbing the news, he sat down to make a list of all the couples he knew, under the age of 40, whose marriages had already broken up. He came up with 14 names. That struck Shapiro as too many. “It was unbelievable,” he says now. “I wanted to ask them all what went wrong, but you can’t ask those kind of personal questions of people. Unless you’re writing a book.”
Saturday, March 12, 2011
BBC News - Japan wakes up to tsunami devastation
BBC News - Japan wakes up to tsunami devastation
Japan's relief mission is beginning a day after the country was struck by a devastating tsunami.
The 8.9 earthquake triggered a 10m (30ft) tsunami wave which swept across Japan's coastal regions sweeping cars, buildings and ships far inland.
Rescuers began removing people trapped on rooftops of buildings.
The BBC's Roland Buerk reports from Tokyo.
Factbox: Tsunami developments in the Western Pacific | Reuters
Factbox: Tsunami developments in the Western Pacific | Reuters
n">A tsunami warning extended to most of the Pacific basin on Friday after the massive earthquake off Japan. Following are developments in the Western Pacific.
HAWAII
The first signs of a tsunami washed up on the shores of Hawaii early on Friday, as waves steadily rose over southern beaches on the island of Oahu. NBC reported there was no damage to U.S. Navy ships and piers from the first wave.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Knowledge about changing media environment essential
"Knowledge about changing media environment essential”
Newspaper publishers need to spend more time acquiring knowledge about the changing media environment before reacting with new strategies, according to Jim Chisholm of iMedia, a consultancy venture of newspaper trade organisation Ifra.
“The starting point in every management process is knowledge and you should be gathering more and more data about the future of our business,” said Mr. Chisholm, delivering the closing address at the Ifra India 2007 conference.
He offered a series of interesting research results to show that most newspapers do not know their business. For example, he shattered the myth that newspaper circulation was hit by the online revolution. ‘No correlation’
“There is absolutely no correlation whatsoever between circulation and internet usage,” he said, pointing to a global survey.
It is newspaper advertising, not newspaper circulation, that is affected by internet rivalry, he said. “Circulation is vanity, advertising is sanity. Every editor likes to brag about how large his circulation is, but it’s advertising that pays for his Mercedes,” he said.Inconsistency
Similarly, another survey showed that most newspapers are doing their best work in the areas that readers are least interested in. A simple exercise in newspaper offices shows that there is no consistency across managements and newsrooms about what the newspaper’s role is — to report events, discuss issues or run campaigns. And neither journalists nor managements knew what their readers actually expected of them.
Another commonly held myth is that integration across media is the key to future success.
“While we all want to become multi-media businesses, there is no evidence that this actually creates wealth,” argued Mr. Chisholm, pointing to the long-drawn Time Warner merger process for proof.
Such ignorance of reality could be costly for publishers, said Mr. Chisholm. Spelling out the stages of a value-driven newspaper management process, he told publishers that they needed to focus on knowledge and specifications before reaching the implementation stage. Evaluating performance was the final stage, he said.
Ifra itself is gearing to produce the needed knowledge. Its three-year research project ‘Where NEWS?’ started in March 2006 and looks at how media usage will change in the next five, ten and 15 years.
“It doesn’t ask how papers will change, but rather how customers will change. It puts media users — that is, readers and advertisers — at the centre of research,” explained Manfred Werfel, Ifra’s research director.Tracking trends
The project is tracking trends in demographics and society as well as technological development, both in digital media and printing. The independent, non-industry sponsored project has already produced a number of reports on the business model of newspaper companies, the future development of media and communication technology and social and economic frameworks and trends.
Later this year, these reports will be collated and analysed by Ifra’s expert team. By March 2008, the industry will be presented with the different futures or scenarios likely to develop in the media space, said Mr. Werfel. In the meanwhile, newspapers are welcome to make suggestions and provide inputs for the project.
source: The Hindu
Newspaper publishers need to spend more time acquiring knowledge about the changing media environment before reacting with new strategies, according to Jim Chisholm of iMedia, a consultancy venture of newspaper trade organisation Ifra.
“The starting point in every management process is knowledge and you should be gathering more and more data about the future of our business,” said Mr. Chisholm, delivering the closing address at the Ifra India 2007 conference.
He offered a series of interesting research results to show that most newspapers do not know their business. For example, he shattered the myth that newspaper circulation was hit by the online revolution. ‘No correlation’
“There is absolutely no correlation whatsoever between circulation and internet usage,” he said, pointing to a global survey.
It is newspaper advertising, not newspaper circulation, that is affected by internet rivalry, he said. “Circulation is vanity, advertising is sanity. Every editor likes to brag about how large his circulation is, but it’s advertising that pays for his Mercedes,” he said.Inconsistency
Similarly, another survey showed that most newspapers are doing their best work in the areas that readers are least interested in. A simple exercise in newspaper offices shows that there is no consistency across managements and newsrooms about what the newspaper’s role is — to report events, discuss issues or run campaigns. And neither journalists nor managements knew what their readers actually expected of them.
Another commonly held myth is that integration across media is the key to future success.
“While we all want to become multi-media businesses, there is no evidence that this actually creates wealth,” argued Mr. Chisholm, pointing to the long-drawn Time Warner merger process for proof.
Such ignorance of reality could be costly for publishers, said Mr. Chisholm. Spelling out the stages of a value-driven newspaper management process, he told publishers that they needed to focus on knowledge and specifications before reaching the implementation stage. Evaluating performance was the final stage, he said.
Ifra itself is gearing to produce the needed knowledge. Its three-year research project ‘Where NEWS?’ started in March 2006 and looks at how media usage will change in the next five, ten and 15 years.
“It doesn’t ask how papers will change, but rather how customers will change. It puts media users — that is, readers and advertisers — at the centre of research,” explained Manfred Werfel, Ifra’s research director.Tracking trends
The project is tracking trends in demographics and society as well as technological development, both in digital media and printing. The independent, non-industry sponsored project has already produced a number of reports on the business model of newspaper companies, the future development of media and communication technology and social and economic frameworks and trends.
Later this year, these reports will be collated and analysed by Ifra’s expert team. By March 2008, the industry will be presented with the different futures or scenarios likely to develop in the media space, said Mr. Werfel. In the meanwhile, newspapers are welcome to make suggestions and provide inputs for the project.
source: The Hindu
Telugu language television channels
Partial List of Telugu language television channels
Etv - Entertainment channel
www.etv.co.in
Etv2- News channel
www.etv2.net
ETV BHAKTI - DEVOTIONAL CHANNEL - ON PROGRESS
Gemini - Entertainment channel
www.sunnetwok.in
Teja - Telugu Movies round the clock
Gemini-News - 24 Hours News channel
Gemini Music - Non stop Music channel
Maa TV - entertainment channel
www.maatv.com
Vissa - entertainment channel
www.rajtvnet.com
Tv9 - news channel
www.tv9.net
Zee Telugu - entertainment channel
www.zeetelugu.com
Jetix - cartoon channel in Telugu
Doordarshan Saptagiri - Telugu Entertainment and news channel
Tv 5 - Telugu news channel
www.tv5news.in
Ntv -Telugu news and current affairs channel
www.ntvtelugu.com
BHAKTI Tv - a devotional tv from NTV group
www.bhakthitv.com
VTV Telugu - News channel coming soon
Telangana TV - News channel
MANA TV -
www.manatelugu.co.uk
Hyderabad TV - News channel
STAR BALAJI - Entertainment channel
Samskruthi - A Devotional Channel from TV9 group test signals started
ShreegiriTV - A Devotional Channel of Shreegiri Vedic Research foundation www.shreegiritv.com, www.shreegiritv.info
(Jai Andhratv)-coming soon its andrawalla's 24hours news channel
Maa Bhakti - Coming shortly www.maatv.com
Maa Music - Coming later this year www.maatv.com
Maa 10 News - Coming later this year www.maatv.com
Gemini Kids - Kids channel by september
GCV- Interactive channel from Gemini'
posted on dt : 9/6/07
Etv - Entertainment channel
www.etv.co.in
Etv2- News channel
www.etv2.net
ETV BHAKTI - DEVOTIONAL CHANNEL - ON PROGRESS
Gemini - Entertainment channel
www.sunnetwok.in
Teja - Telugu Movies round the clock
Gemini-News - 24 Hours News channel
Gemini Music - Non stop Music channel
Maa TV - entertainment channel
www.maatv.com
Vissa - entertainment channel
www.rajtvnet.com
Tv9 - news channel
www.tv9.net
Zee Telugu - entertainment channel
www.zeetelugu.com
Jetix - cartoon channel in Telugu
Doordarshan Saptagiri - Telugu Entertainment and news channel
Tv 5 - Telugu news channel
www.tv5news.in
Ntv -Telugu news and current affairs channel
www.ntvtelugu.com
BHAKTI Tv - a devotional tv from NTV group
www.bhakthitv.com
VTV Telugu - News channel coming soon
Telangana TV - News channel
MANA TV -
www.manatelugu.co.uk
Hyderabad TV - News channel
STAR BALAJI - Entertainment channel
Samskruthi - A Devotional Channel from TV9 group test signals started
ShreegiriTV - A Devotional Channel of Shreegiri Vedic Research foundation www.shreegiritv.com, www.shreegiritv.info
(Jai Andhratv)-coming soon its andrawalla's 24hours news channel
Maa Bhakti - Coming shortly www.maatv.com
Maa Music - Coming later this year www.maatv.com
Maa 10 News - Coming later this year www.maatv.com
Gemini Kids - Kids channel by september
GCV- Interactive channel from Gemini'
posted on dt : 9/6/07
Is Marriage a Necessity these Days? - I News India – Empowering Ideas!
Is Marriage a Necessity these Days? - I News India – Empowering Ideas!: "These days I am seeing many people who are still unmarried, while they are in their forties. One of the main reasons why the institution of marriage is under threat is the increase in the Live-in Relationships. A live in relationships is a situation in which a guy and a girl live together under one roof. They live the married life without having the marriage.
Basically a marriage is a commitment which brings the responsibility. If you are unable to take this responsibility, then you are not supposed to get marry. If you will ask me why marriage is required then I can reply you these requirements:"
Basically a marriage is a commitment which brings the responsibility. If you are unable to take this responsibility, then you are not supposed to get marry. If you will ask me why marriage is required then I can reply you these requirements:"
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
WSJ first published on 8th July, 1889
WSJ first published on 8th July, 1889
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is an influential international daily newspaper published by Dow Jones & Company in New York City, New York with Asian and European editions, and a worldwide daily circulation of more than 2 million as of 2006, with 931,000 paying online subscribers.
It was the largest-circulation newspaper in the United States until November 2003, when it was surpassed by USA Today. Its main rival as a daily financial newspaper is the London-based Financial Times, which also publishes several international editions.
The Journal newspaper primarily covers U.S. and international business and financial news and issues—the paper's name comes from Wall Street, the street in New York City which is the heart of the financial district. It has been printed continuously since it’s founding on July 8, 1889 by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser. The newspaper has won the Pulitzer Prize thirty-three times, including the 2007 for backdated stock options and for the adverse impact of China's booming capitalism.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is an influential international daily newspaper published by Dow Jones & Company in New York City, New York with Asian and European editions, and a worldwide daily circulation of more than 2 million as of 2006, with 931,000 paying online subscribers.
It was the largest-circulation newspaper in the United States until November 2003, when it was surpassed by USA Today. Its main rival as a daily financial newspaper is the London-based Financial Times, which also publishes several international editions.
The Journal newspaper primarily covers U.S. and international business and financial news and issues—the paper's name comes from Wall Street, the street in New York City which is the heart of the financial district. It has been printed continuously since it’s founding on July 8, 1889 by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser. The newspaper has won the Pulitzer Prize thirty-three times, including the 2007 for backdated stock options and for the adverse impact of China's booming capitalism.
Monday, March 7, 2011
First Women's Day celebration took place in 1911 - The Times of India
First Women's Day celebration took place in 1911 - The Times of India: "This year, March 8, celebrated as International Women's Day (IWD) marks 100 years of the declaration and observation of the first International Women's day. The first official celebration of Women's Day happened on March 19 in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland"
Friday, March 4, 2011
Supreme Court anger prompts plan of action against Hassan Ali Khan
Supreme Court anger prompts plan of action against Hassan Ali Khan: "After being lambasted by the Supreme Court for their inaction against Hassan Ali Khan, officials who are examining his allegedly vast reserves of black money have drawn up a careful list of appointments with the businessman from Pune for this month. A 'look out circular' has also been issued to prevent Mr Khan from leaving the country."
Stealing from Indian women is universal ? | The Imagined Universe
Stealing from Indian women is universal ? | The Imagined Universe: "In the past, I’ve written about theft from passengers’ bags by baggage handlers in Indian airports, and the mysterious chalk marks used by customs officials to mark certain bags for special treatment.
Little did I know that singling out NRIs for stealing from their bags is an international practice. According to this news article, Michael Arato, a TSA official in Newark airport was found guilty of stealing cash and other valuables from travelers. Apparently, Arato and his subordinate would steal the cash from bags during X-ray screening, and sometimes subject their intended victims’ carry on bags for additional screening so they could pocket the cash."
Little did I know that singling out NRIs for stealing from their bags is an international practice. According to this news article, Michael Arato, a TSA official in Newark airport was found guilty of stealing cash and other valuables from travelers. Apparently, Arato and his subordinate would steal the cash from bags during X-ray screening, and sometimes subject their intended victims’ carry on bags for additional screening so they could pocket the cash."
BBC News - Australian woman wins India compensation after 33 years
BBC News - Australian woman wins India compensation after 33 years
An Indian court has awarded $1m in compensation to an Australian woman, 33 years after she was paralysed in a fall at a hotel swimming pool in Delhi.
Susan Leigh Beer slipped on a dirty floor at the Akbar Hotel in May 1978, receiving crippling head injuries.
World's 16 smartest computers - Rediff.com Business
World's 16 smartest computers - Rediff.com Business: "Supercomputers are super achievers with the most extraordinary performances at any given time.
Cray 1, released in 1975, is considered to be the first real supercomputer. Supercomputers were designed primarily by Seymour Cray, who started his own firm Cray Research Inc.
Supercomputers are used for highly calculation-intensive tasks such as problems involving quantum physics, weather forecasting, climate research, molecular modeling and physical simulations."
Cray 1, released in 1975, is considered to be the first real supercomputer. Supercomputers were designed primarily by Seymour Cray, who started his own firm Cray Research Inc.
Supercomputers are used for highly calculation-intensive tasks such as problems involving quantum physics, weather forecasting, climate research, molecular modeling and physical simulations."
India's mobile subscribers at 771.18 million
India's mobile subscribers at 771.18 million: "The number of mobile subscribers in the country touched the 771.18 million figure by January end, with the addition of 18.99 million connections in the month, official data shows.
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the wireless user base grew 2.52 percent to 771.18 million in January from 752.19 million in the previous month."
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the wireless user base grew 2.52 percent to 771.18 million in January from 752.19 million in the previous month."
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : Marching ahead
The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : Marching ahead: "On the centenary of International Women's Day on March 8, here are comments from women who matter and believe that the struggle for women's rights is all about making women's lives matter always."
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Malinga bags hat-trick as Sri Lanka blow Kenya away - The Times of India
Malinga bags hat-trick as Sri Lanka blow Kenya away - The Times of India: "' Lasith Malinga is the most important player for us and we want him to be absolutely fit and don't want to rush him into the tournament.' These were Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's words ahead of the game against Pakistan."
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Book on Frank Buckles: America's Last Doughboy
The Book on Frank Buckles: America's Last Doughboy: "I met Frank Woodruff Buckles on a chilly March afternoon in 2007 at his farmhouse in Charles Town, W.Va. He was a mere 106 years old back then.
The last surviving American veteran of World War I lived on nearly four more years. He died Sunday at 110."
The last surviving American veteran of World War I lived on nearly four more years. He died Sunday at 110."
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