Benefits of Surya Namaskar

The simple Surya Namaskar that has been practiced in India for years has recently found a whole lot of takers.


And if you want a good start to your day, what better than the Surya Namaskar, which is known to have a host of health benefits. There are 12 different poses to do in a Surya Namaskar and you're known to have finished a complete round when you've performed two consecutive sets.


- You don't need to be doing yoga regularly in order to practice the Surya Namaskar. If performed correctly, this exercise does not strain or cause injury. If performed in the morning, it relieves stiffness, revitalises your body and refreshes the mind. Do it during the day and it will instantly boost you up, practice it after sundown and it helps you unwind.


- Not only does the Surya Namaskar give you a great stretch and keep you fit physically (it is extremely beneficial for your joints, ligaments and improves flexibility and posture), but is also does wonders for your mental and emotional health.


- Surya Namaskar stimulates almost every system in your body - the cardiovascular system because it keeps the heart strong and, the digestive system as well as the nervous system.


- It also makes endocrinal glands like the thyroid, parathyroid and pituitary glands, function normally.


- Practising the Surya Namaskar regularly is also known to ease stress and give you peace of mind besides increasing your levels of concentration.


- If you have trouble sleeping at night, the Surya Namaskar will help you fall asleep without using any external stimulants.

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SUCCESS IS NEVER FINAL...... FAILURE IS NEVER FATAL!

A Brilliant Interview

Don't miss last 2 Questions...

Some, rather most organizations reject his CV today because he has changed jobs frequently (10 in 14 years). My friend, the ˜job hopper™ (referred here as Mr. JH), does not mind it. well he does not need to mind it at all. Having worked full-time with 10 employer companies in just 14 years gives Mr. JH the relaxing edge that most of the ˜company loyal™ employees are struggling for today. Today, Mr. JH too is laid off like some other 14-15 year experienced guys “ the difference being the latter have just worked in 2-3 organizations in the same number of years. Here are the excerpts of an interview with Mr. JH:

Q: Why have you changed 10 jobs in 14 years?

A: To get financially sound and stable before getting laid off the second time.

Q: So you knew you would be laid off in the year 2009?

A: Well I was laid off first in the year 2002 due to the first global economic slowdown. I had not got a full-time job before January 2003 when the economy started looking up; so I had struggled for almost a year without job and with compromises.

Q: Which number of job was that?
A: That was my third job.

Q: So from Jan 2003 to Jan 2009, in 6 years, you have changed 8 jobs to make the count as 10 jobs in 14 years?

A: I had no other option. In my first 8 years of professional life, I had worked only for 2 organizations thinking that jobs are deserved after lot of hard work and one should stay with an employer company to justify the saying ˜employer loyalty™. But I was an idiot.

Q: Why do you say so?

A: My salary in the first 8 years went up only marginally. I could not save enough and also, I had thought that I had a ˜permanent™ job, so I need not worry about ˜what will I do if I lose my job™. I could never imagine losing a job because of economic slowdown and not because of my performance. That was January 2002.

Q: Can you brief on what happened between January 2003 and 2009.

A: Well, I had learnt my lessons of being ˜company loyal™ and not ˜money earning and saving loyal™. But then you can save enough only when you earn enough. So I shifted my loyalty towards money making and saving “ I changed 8 jobs in 6 years assuring all my interviewers about my stability.

Q: So you lied to your interviewers; you had already planned to change the job for which you were being interviewed on a particular day?

A: Yes, you can change jobs only when the market is up and companies are hiring. You tell me “ can I get a job now because of the slowdown? No. So one should change jobs for higher salaries only when the market is up because that is the only time when companies hire and can afford the expected salaries.

Q: What have you gained by doing such things?

A: That's the question I was waiting for. In Jan 2003, I had a fixed salary (without variables) of say Rs. X p.a. In January 2009, my salary was 8X. So assuming my salary was Rs.3 lakh p.a. in Jan 2003, my last drawn salary in Jan 2009 was Rs.24 lakh p.a. (without variable). I never bothered about variable as I had no intention to stay for 1 year and go through the appraisal process to wait for the company to give me a hike.

Q: So you decided on your own hike?

A: Yes, in 2003, I could see the slowdown coming again in future like it had happened in 2001-02. Though I was not sure by when the next slowdown would come, I was pretty sure I wanted a ˜debt-free™ life before being laid off again. So I planned my hike targets on a yearly basis without waiting for the year to complete.

Q: So are you debt-free now?

A: Yes, I earned so much by virtue of job changes for money and spent so little that today I have a loan free 2 BR flat (1200 sq.. feet) plus a loan free big car without bothering about any EMIs. I am laid off too but I do not complain at all. If I have laid off companies for money, it is OK if a company lays me off because of lack of money.

Q: Who is complaining?

A: All those guys who are not getting a job to pay their EMIs off are complaining. They had made fun of me saying I am a job hopper and do not have any company loyalty. Now I ask them what they gained by their company loyalty; they too are laid off like me and pass comments to me “ why will you bother about us, you are already debt-free. They were still in the bracket of 12-14 lakh p.a. when they were laid off.
Q: What is your advice to professionals?

A: Like Narayan Murthy had said “ love your job and not your company because you never know when your company will stop loving you. In the same lines, love yourself and your family needs more than the company's needs. Companies can keep coming and going; family will always remain the same. Make money for yourself first and simultaneously make money for the company, not the other way around.

Q: What is your biggest pain point with companies?

A: When a company does well, its CEO will address the entire company saying, ˜well done guys, it is YOUR company, keep up the hard work, I am with you. But when the slowdown happens and the company does not do so well, the same CEO will say, It is MY company and to save the company, I have to take tough decisions including asking people to go. So think about your financial stability first; when you get laid off, your kids will complain to you and not your boss.

2 Great Men

‘Goodbye, World': a computing giant passes on

Leaving behind a legacy: Inventor of ‘C’ and co-creator of the Unix operating system, Ritchie’s enduring contribution powered the wired world that we know today.

‘Hello, World'. The simple, sleek and elementary programme that generates this phrase, written in computing language ‘C', has introduced generations of technologists to the world of computing. The man behind this code, and author of the seminal computing textbook The C Programming Language, Dennis Ritchie, passed away on October 12 at his home in New Jersey.

Inventor of ‘C' and co-creator of the Unix operating system, Ritchie's enduring contributions powered the wired world that we know today. Along with Ken Thompson, Ritchie developed tools and technologies that to this day provide the infrastructure for technologies ranging from the smartphone in your pocket to servers, data centres and supercomputers.

As the news of Ritchie's death spread, amidst obituaries and heart-felt tributes were sharp comparisons drawn with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs', who died a week before. The timing of the two deaths made comparisons inevitable; technologists and computer historians rued the manner in which the media eulogised the media-savvy Jobs, and many pointed out that Ritchie was, metaphorically speaking, “the shoulders that Steve Jobs stood on”.

On Wednesday evening Pacific Standard Time, Apple held a private memorial for Steve Jobs. It was an employees only event and was held in an outdoor amphitheater at their headquarters in Cupertino. It's been reported that the memorial was attended by former American Vice President and Apple board member, Al Gore. Norah Jones and Coldplay performed at the event. During the service closure, Chris Martin, frontman for Coldplay told everyone to get back to work because that's what Steve himself would have wanted.

Apple stores around the country remained closed on Wednesday for three hours so employees could watch the event. The glass windows that served as store fronts were covered with white sheets. Earlier in the week, Tim Cook had emailed Apple employees telling them that Apple wanted to, "take time to remember the incredible things Steve achieved in his life and the many ways he made our world a better place."

Before this memorial at Apple's campus, a private memorial was held for Jobs at Stanford Memorial Church on Sunday. It was attended by former US President, Bill Clinton, U2 frontman Bono, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and lots of other public figures, crossing the worlds of politics, technology and entertainment.

Confusion

Son:"Daddy, I fell in love & want to date this awesome girl!"
Father: That's great son. Who is she?
Son: It's Sandra, d neighbour's daughter.
Father: Ohhh I wish u hadn't said that. I have to tell u something son,
but u must promise?not?to tell ur mother. Sandra is actually ur sister.


The boy is naturally bummed out, but a couple of months later ...


Son: Daddy, I fell in love again n she is even hotter!
Father: That's great son. Who is she?
Son: It's Angela, d other neighbour's daughter.
Father: Ohhhh I wish u hadn't said that. Angela is also ur sister.


This went on couple of times n d son was so mad, he went straight to his mother crying.


Son: Mum I am so mad at dad! I fell in love with six girls but I can't date
any of them because dad is their father!


The mother hugs him affectionately and says:
"My love, u can date whoever u want. He isn't your father =))

World's cheapest tablet launched at Rs 2250

The HRD ministry distributed its low-cost tablet to 500 college students from all over the country on Wednesday. The device that took six years to develop and was once subject to widespread ridicule comes dirt-cheap at Rs 2,250.


The government would pick up 50% of the cost and a student will be able to buy it for Rs 1,125.


Christened Aakash or the Low-Cost Access Device, the tablet developed by IIT, Rajasthan and other leading institutions, packs all common features found in Android tablets. It comes as a counter to MIT academic Nicholas Negroponte`s One-Laptop-Per-Child (OLPC) project that the Indian government was considering at one point.


Sporting a 7-inch touchscreen, Aakash runs on Android 2.2 operating software. According to specifications, it has a high-definition video co-processor for good multimedia experience.


The device comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and has support for optional 3G modems. Two full-size USB ports are integrated into the unit. Aakash can be used as an ebook reader. A student will be able to access online streaming of course material and web-based research.


A BTech student of IIT, Delhi developed the first cut of the design. His father, Prem Kalra, later became director of IIT, Rajasthan and took the project to the logical conclusion.


N K Sinha, additional secretary, HRD ministry and the man behind the low-cost tablet, said considering the huge demand, the price would come down further. Sinha, the first person who conceived that a low-cost tablet could be produced in India, was once ridiculed for taking the nation for a ride.


Produced by Datawind, 100,000 tablets would be given out to students over the next year. Currently, the company is producing 700 tablets daily at its Hyderabad facility. Datawind has set up a manufacturing facility only for Aakash.

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

These nine months may be the most challenging months of your life. With your body undergoing a number of changes, you need to be extra careful about yourself as well as your surroundings. And watching your diet should on top of your list. Here are a list of things you must avoid to ensure a smooth pregnancy.


Skip aerated or caffeine-based beverages like coffee, tea and colas. Too much caffeine may affect the growth of baby. A recent study said that pregnant women who consume even about a cup of coffee everyday are at a higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby. Cut down your consumption drastically if you can't go without your daily fix.


Avoid eating foods that have been prepared with maida. Likewise try and cut down on eating foods that are high in sugar content. Although not scientifically proven, including large quantities of nutmeg in your meals can be detrimental.


Seafood that is high in mercury should be strictly avoided. Swordfish, shark and king mackerel are among these. Raw fish may contain listeria, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. While canned seafood is considered safe, skip smoked or frozen seafood like oysters, sushi, sashimi, and smoked salmon.


Unpasteurised milk may contain listeria, which can cross the placenta and lead to infection or blood poisoning in the baby. Ensure that the milk you drink is pasteurised.


Stay away from mould-ripened cheese (cheese that has a blue vein in it) like brie or camembert. Make sure you cook raw eggs. When the eggs are cooked, see that the yolk and white are firm.

Small Things.......

IMPORTANCE OF SMALL THINGS IN LIFE....


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TRY TO "SIT" ON A PIN.

Too much vitamin D bad for your heart

Vitamin D - known to be important for bone health and for heart protection - can also cause harm if it exceeds normal levels, a new research has warned.


Johns Hopkins scientists suggested that vitamin D may stop conferring cardiovascular benefits and could actually cause harm as levels in the blood rise above the low end of what is considered normal.


The findings found that increasing levels of vitamin D in the blood are linked with lower levels of a popular marker for cardiovascular inflammation - c-reactive protein (also known as CRP).


Healthier, lower levels of inflammation were found in people with normal or close to normal vitamin D levels.


Any additional increase in vitamin D was associated with an increase in CRP, a factor linked to stiffening of the blood vessels and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.


"Clearly vitamin D is important for your heart health, especially if you have low blood levels of vitamin D. It reduces cardiovascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, and may reduce mortality, but it appears that at some point it can be too much of a good thing," he added.

Anybody Home?

A boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about anurgent problem with one of the main computers. 
He dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, “Hello? ”Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to theyoungster, the boss asked, “Is your Daddy home?”"Yes,” whispered the small voice.”May I talk with him?” the man asked.To the surprise of the boss, the small voice whispered, “No.”Wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, “Is your Mommy there?”Yes,” came the answer.”May I talk with her?”Again the small voice whispered, “No.”Knowing that it was not likely that a young child would be left homealone, the boss decided he would just leave a message with the personwho should be there watching over the child.”Is there anyone there besides you?” the boss asked the child.”Yes,” whispered the child, “a policeman.”Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee’s home, the bossasked, “May I speak with the policeman?”"No, he’s busy,” whispered the child.”Busy doing what?” asked the boss.”Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman,” came the whisperedanswer.Growing concerned and even worried as he heard what sounded like ahelicopter through the ear piece on the phone, the boss asked, “Whatis that noise?”"A hello-copper,” answered the whispering voice.”What is going on there?” asked the boss, now alarmed.In an awed whispering voice, the child answered, “The search teamjust landed the hello-copper.”Alarmed, concerned, and more than just a little frustrated, the bossasked, “What are they searching for?”Still whispering, the young voice replied along with a muffledgiggle, “Me.”

All rules cannot be followed in any company

A lady manager of a big reputed office noticed a new man one day and told him to come into her cabin. 
"What is your name?" was the first thing she asked the new guy. 
"John," the new guy replied. 
She scowled, "Look... I don't know what kind of a namby-pamby place you worked before, but I don't call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority. 
I refer to my employees by their last name only ... Smith, Jones, Baker ...that's all. 
I am to be referred to only as Mrs. Robertson. Now that we got that straight,   what is your last name?" 
The new guy sighed, "Darling............ My name is John Darling." 
"Okay John, the next thing I want to tell you is . . .."       


Not ALL rules can be followed!!! 

Joke of the day

Once Sibbal, Digvijay & Chidambaram wer travelling in a helicopter

Sibbal drops a 100 Rs Note & says, "I made one poor Indian happy"

Digvijay drops two 50 Rs Notes & says, "I made two poor Indians happy!"

Chidambaram drops 100 ONE Rs coins & says, "I made 100 poor indians happy!" .

Hearing this the PILOT laughs & says, 

"I will drop down All 3 of U & make all 125 CRORE Indians Happy forever...!"

HUSBANDS FOR SALE ! !

So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.


On the first floor the sign on the door reads:


Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.


The second floor sign reads:


Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.


The third floor sign reads:


Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking.


"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.


She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:


Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop- dead good looking and help with the housework.


"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:


Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop- dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.


She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:


Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day!


 :):):):):). ....

Water droplets frozen in high speed photographs

 by Heinz Maier

Homemade Skin Care

Olive Oil Cleanser
Olive oil can be applied to the skin as a natural, yet effective cleanser that unclogs the pores. Massage 1 tsp. of olive oil onto the face, then wipe it away with a hot, wet cloth after one minute.


Tea Tree Oil Spot Treatment
Tea tree oil is an powerful antimicrobial oil that kills off acne-causing bacteria on the skin. Dab diluted tea tree oil onto acne spots up to three times per day.


Baking Soda Exfoliant
Baking soda can exfoliate the skin without damaging or inflaming the skin. Mix 1 tsp. of baking soda with 1 tsp. of water, and massage it onto the skin for 20 seconds. Rinse well with water.


Urine Therapy
Urine is a completely sterile substance that balances out the oils and hormones on the skin. Apply fresh urine to the skin using a cotton pad up to three times per day.


Oatmeal Mask
Oatmeal helps soothe the skin and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect on acne. Mix 1/2 cup of oatmeal with one cup of boiling water. Once cool, apply to the face, rinsing off after 10 minutes.

Money Bags

Calendar for July 2011

THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT

July

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Money bags
This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. This is called money bags. Chinese legend says , let your friends know and money will arrive within 4 days. Based on Chinese Feng Shui. The one who does not share this info with others …..so sadly will be without money.
Kinda interesting – read on!!! It’s a mystery, nothing to lose, and I think its worth a try. I wish you the best.


This year we’re going to experience four unusual dates.
1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 and that’s not all…


Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born – now add the age you will be this year,


The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world. This is the year of the Money!!!
The proverb goes that if you pass this news on to eight good friends, money will appear in next four days as it is explained in Chinese FENG SHUI.


Those who don’t continue won’t receive…….

Hey for me – it’s worth a try – it’s that or Lotto!

Hidden Baby...

Maths MAGIC...

Phantom Corsair

The Phantom Corsair is a prototype automobile built in 1938. It is a six-passenger coupé that was designed by Rust Heinz of the H. J. Heinz family and Maurice Schwartz of the Bohman & Schwartz coachbuilding company in Pasadena, California.

Good Photos...

Gorgeous and unusual birds

Where two oceans meet...

But do not mix! INCREDIBLE AND SIMPLY MIND-BLOWING !!

These two bodies of water were merging in the middle of The Gulf of Alaska and there was a foam developing only at their junction. It is a result of the melting glaciers being composed of fresh water and the ocean has a higher percentage of salt causing the two bodies of water to have different densities and therefore makes it more difficult to mix. Photograph by Kent Smith.

Worlds Smallest Petrol Engine…

Scientists have created the smallest petrol engine in the world (less than a centimeter long not even half an inch),small enough to power a watch or any small gadget.The mini-motor which runs for two years on a single squirt of lighter fuel is set to revolutionize technology associated with it. It generates 700 times more energy than a conventional battery. It could be used to operate laptops and mobile phones for months doing away with the need for charging. 


Experts believe it could be phasing out batteries in such items within just six years. The engine, minute enough to be balanced on a fingertip, has been produced by engineers at the University of Birmingham. At present, charging an ordinary battery to deliver one unit of energy involves putting 2,000 units into it. The little engine, because energy is produced locally, is far more effective. 


One of the main problems faced by engineers who have tried to produce micro motors in the past has been the levels of heat produced. The engines got so hot they burned themselves out and could not be re-used. The Birmingham team overcame this by using heat-resistant materials such as ceramic and silicon carbide.

A Touchy Love Story...

A boy Was Tired Of Girlfriend's Msgs Which Always Said- I Love U, I Miss U....


One Night he Received A Msg FroM Her But Didn't Read It,Insted he Slept


Next Day he Got A Call FroM His girlfriend's MoM Who Said....


That Her Daughter Had A Car Accident & Died Last Night....


he Then Read The Msg In Which It Was Written,


"Dear Please CoMe In Front Of your House, I Met With An Accident & Its My Last Wish To See U Plz.....:'("


Note:- Friends Never Ignore anything in Life.

Students and career

Joke of the day - A great writer

There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. When asked to define "great" he said, "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, howl in pain and anger!" He now works for Microsoft, writing error messages.

Important Information about Contact Lenses

A 21 year old guy had worn a pair of contact lenses during a barbecue party.(An event or meal at which food is cooked outdoors over an open grill or fire). While barbecuing he stared at the fire charcoals continuously for 2-3 minutes.


After a few minutes, he started to scream for help and moved rapidly, jumping up and down. No one in the party knew why he was doing this?


Then he was admitted into the Hospital, the doctor said he'll be blind permanently because of the contact lenses that he had worn.


Contact lenses are made by plastics, and the heat from the charcoal melted his contact lenses.


DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHERE OVERHEATING AND FLAMES ARE CONCERNED.... OR
WHILE COOKING...!

Carrying Your Photo with ME

Hubby - You always carry my photo in your handbag to the office. Why?


Wife - When there is a problem, no matter how impossible, I look at your picture and the problem disappears.


Hubby - You see, how miraculous and powerful I am for you?


Wife - Yes, I see your picture and say to myself, "What other problem can there be greater than this one?"

Life is a Beautiful Struggle......

Read this Everyone for yourr ownself


Today before you think of saying an unkind word
- Think of someone who can't speak.


Before you complain about the taste of your food
- Think of someone who has nothing to eat.


Before you complain about your husband or wife
- Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.


Today before you complain about life
- Think of someone who went too early to heaven.


Before you complain about your children
- Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.


Before you argue about who cleans up your dirty house
- Think of the people who are living in the streets.


Before whining about the distance you drive
- Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.


And when you are tired and complain about your job
- Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.


But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
- Remember that nobody is perfect are without faults.


And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
- Put a smile on your face and be thankful you're alive and still around.


Moral-
Life is a gift,
Live it, Enjoy it,Celebrate it,And fulfill it With Hope N Love...