The zoo was pretty and had many cages,
> In some cages there were two animals,
> In some cages, one animal tearfully roamed,
> There were cages were several of them were packed.
> All these animals had very white hairs,
> They had sunken chins and not so soft skins,
> The eyes of most of them were moist always,
> Their eyes were also staring at a far off point,
> There was great expectation in them,
> Expectation of some visitor dear to them,
> Or even an expectation of sudden painless death.
>
> The visitors to this funny zoos were only few,
> They came once in a while either on week ends,
> Or annual vacations from a far off land,
> They never bothered to see all animals,
> But went to a single cage and smiled,
> A smile that was not honest nor happy,
> Strangely some visitors brought gifts,
> To these lonely animals that were old,.
> But one thing was sure and certain,
> These visitors were in a hurry to leave.
> They fled from these zoos as if it is poison.
> For the animals in those dreary zoos,
> Were animals that fed them breast milk ,
> When they were hungry and when they cried.."
> These were the animals that worked till it hurt,
> So that these visitors went to a good school,
> These were the animals which loved and fed them,
> And did not take food when this visitor was hungry.
>
> That evening was great for the animal who had a visitor,
> For in the dreary dinner table with plates in their hand,
> With unwholesome and unloved food , they bragged,
> "You know he visited me and brought me a camera,
> An old laptop and an unused cell phone,"
> An animal in another cage laughed and asked,
> "Are they going to bury them along with you?"
>
Saturday, October 31, 2009
INDIAN SUSRUTA RENOWNED SURGEON
One of our ancient Indian Susruta was a renowned surgeon of that period ( 6th BC ). He was the first surgeon who took out a child from a mother’s womb through surgery ( what is known today as Caesarian operation). Susruta in his classic Susruta Samhita has described 120 surgical instruments and 300 surgical procedures. His technique of forehead flap rhinoplasty ( replacing the disfigured nose with a flap of skin from the forehead ) is followed even today. He has described several operating procedures such as prostrate gland surgery, gall bladder surgery and kidney stone removal.
A well maintained an Ayurvedic hospital was functioning during the period of 11th century as per in the inscriptions etched on the walls of Venkatesa temple in Thirumukkudal near Kanchepuram. The hospital was attached to a Vedic school that was functioning there. The inscriptions mentions that the hospital housed a physician, a surgeon, two nurses, a barber ( to assist the doctor) and also a long list medicines that are mentioned in Susruta Samhita. Minor details like stock of medicines that was maintained also found the inscription
Foreign invasion and foreign rule have affected every walk of life including the medical heritage
A well maintained an Ayurvedic hospital was functioning during the period of 11th century as per in the inscriptions etched on the walls of Venkatesa temple in Thirumukkudal near Kanchepuram. The hospital was attached to a Vedic school that was functioning there. The inscriptions mentions that the hospital housed a physician, a surgeon, two nurses, a barber ( to assist the doctor) and also a long list medicines that are mentioned in Susruta Samhita. Minor details like stock of medicines that was maintained also found the inscription
Foreign invasion and foreign rule have affected every walk of life including the medical heritage
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Australian Prime Minister does it again!!
Australian Prime Minister does it again!!
This man should be appointed King of the World. Truer words have never been spoken.
It took a lot of courage for this man to speak what he had to say for the world to hear. The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least he was willing to take a stand on his and Austrilia's beliefs.
Whole world Needs A Leader Like This!
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks..
Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote:
'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.. '
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
This man should be appointed King of the World. Truer words have never been spoken.
It took a lot of courage for this man to speak what he had to say for the world to hear. The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least he was willing to take a stand on his and Austrilia's beliefs.
Whole world Needs A Leader Like This!
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks..
Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote:
'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.. '
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
[ Best Picture Of Peace ]
A long time ago a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists entered the contest. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he really liked. One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for peaceful towering mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest - in perfect peace.
The king chose the second picture. Do you know why?
"Because," explained the king,"peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.
This is God, reminding us that we were not put in the world to hide in a cave, but to create a life amidst the chaos of the universe and to refine the world in the process, therefore creating true peace.
The other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest - in perfect peace.
The king chose the second picture. Do you know why?
"Because," explained the king,"peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.
This is God, reminding us that we were not put in the world to hide in a cave, but to create a life amidst the chaos of the universe and to refine the world in the process, therefore creating true peace.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
I love both dogs and cats.
I love both dogs and cats.
People wonder how this is possible.
People believe one either abhors both, or loves either a dog or a cat.
But I have been able to love both these animals.
You need a dog, when you are feeling down in the dumps.
Nothing a like a friendly creature, which wags it's tail when you come home, and accepts you and loves you however rich or poor you may be.It is great for one's ego to have a companion like this.
But when you get too proud, too big, too arrogant, you need a cat to put you in your place. I love the cat. I love its confidence in itself. I admire its proud bearing. I admire its pedigree. I once stroked the fur of a magnificent foreign breed at a friend's house. It looked on tolerantly and condescendingly at me as if to say "Go on. Indulge yourself. Like my fur? It's pity you don't have any".
While the poor dog has lowly jackals, wolves, hyenas as its near relatives, the cat has the majestic lion, tiger, leopard and panther as it's relatives. I love the cat for its aristocratic bearing.
We keep a cat because WE want to. Not because the Cat needs us.
It can jolly well survive without us, unlike the pet dog which would starve and be mauled by street strays if its owner abandons it.
Hating a cat comes naturally. But that is because of our puffed up egos. We want to be looked up to. We want someone to lick our feet, to jump eagerly to pick up the biscuits and crumbs that we vainly toss at it and a companion which obeys our stupid commands.
Cat lovers never try to train a cat. It just cannot be trained.
On the other hand it trains its owners to understand its needs and cater to them!
There is a wrong notion that the cat is not affectionate. Not true. It is very affectionate but on it's terms. You can't switch on and switch off your affections at will like you do with a dog.
A cat is a clean animal unlike a dog. It doesn't need a bath, unlike a dog. It licks itself clean. It doesn't smell. It doesn't bark, unlike a dog. It is never a nuisance to the neighbours. It does not bite. It does not need to be taken for a walk, unlike a dog. It is toilet trained from birth. It covers up its droppings with mud and you need not clean up the mess unlike the dog.
No license is needed to keep a cat. All cats are unlicensed, and they roam around freely. Have the dog cathchers of the city Municipality or corporation ever tried catching cats? They'd better not try. Any attempts will be doomed to failure.
Cats of well known breeds are cheaper to buy, eat less, occupy less space. Don't ever try to take it out in the car. Dogs may enjoy that, no cat will agree to be confined like that.
You can safely go out of station and leave it to take care of itself. Simply leave a window open and some water and food in one corner and it will manage till you come back.
A truly great animal.
While you may believe that a dog is a man's best friend, the cat will make you believe that man is the cat's best friend.
People wonder how this is possible.
People believe one either abhors both, or loves either a dog or a cat.
But I have been able to love both these animals.
You need a dog, when you are feeling down in the dumps.
Nothing a like a friendly creature, which wags it's tail when you come home, and accepts you and loves you however rich or poor you may be.It is great for one's ego to have a companion like this.
But when you get too proud, too big, too arrogant, you need a cat to put you in your place. I love the cat. I love its confidence in itself. I admire its proud bearing. I admire its pedigree. I once stroked the fur of a magnificent foreign breed at a friend's house. It looked on tolerantly and condescendingly at me as if to say "Go on. Indulge yourself. Like my fur? It's pity you don't have any".
While the poor dog has lowly jackals, wolves, hyenas as its near relatives, the cat has the majestic lion, tiger, leopard and panther as it's relatives. I love the cat for its aristocratic bearing.
We keep a cat because WE want to. Not because the Cat needs us.
It can jolly well survive without us, unlike the pet dog which would starve and be mauled by street strays if its owner abandons it.
Hating a cat comes naturally. But that is because of our puffed up egos. We want to be looked up to. We want someone to lick our feet, to jump eagerly to pick up the biscuits and crumbs that we vainly toss at it and a companion which obeys our stupid commands.
Cat lovers never try to train a cat. It just cannot be trained.
On the other hand it trains its owners to understand its needs and cater to them!
There is a wrong notion that the cat is not affectionate. Not true. It is very affectionate but on it's terms. You can't switch on and switch off your affections at will like you do with a dog.
A cat is a clean animal unlike a dog. It doesn't need a bath, unlike a dog. It licks itself clean. It doesn't smell. It doesn't bark, unlike a dog. It is never a nuisance to the neighbours. It does not bite. It does not need to be taken for a walk, unlike a dog. It is toilet trained from birth. It covers up its droppings with mud and you need not clean up the mess unlike the dog.
No license is needed to keep a cat. All cats are unlicensed, and they roam around freely. Have the dog cathchers of the city Municipality or corporation ever tried catching cats? They'd better not try. Any attempts will be doomed to failure.
Cats of well known breeds are cheaper to buy, eat less, occupy less space. Don't ever try to take it out in the car. Dogs may enjoy that, no cat will agree to be confined like that.
You can safely go out of station and leave it to take care of itself. Simply leave a window open and some water and food in one corner and it will manage till you come back.
A truly great animal.
While you may believe that a dog is a man's best friend, the cat will make you believe that man is the cat's best friend.
WHY MEN ARE HAPPY
Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal... You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend..
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public.. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.. You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend..
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public.. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.. You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Net Surfing bring Good Result
You can stop your ageing grandparents from becoming forgetful by simply asking them to surf the net, for a new study has found that Googling can
Surfing the net can help slow dementia
Surfing the net can help slow dementia (Getty Images)
consistently stimulate brain to slow or even reverse the age-related declines that can end in dementia.
Professor of neuroscience and human behaviour at University of California, Los Angeles, Gary Small, observed 24 men and women aged between 55 and 78 to reach the conclusion.
Half of the people were regular users of the net, while the remaining persons were not. It was learnt that the Internet stimulated the mind greater compared to reading, Timesonline reports.
Also the effects of an Internet session apparently continued for a long period after it had ended.
During the research, the brains of the participants were scanned using a technique known as functional magnetic resonance imaging, while they conducted a series of searches on the web.
The purpose of which was to measure changes in blood flow around the brain to figure out which was the most and least active parts of the brain.
The participants then headed home where they surfed the net to carry out specified tasks for an hour a day at least seven times over the following fortnight, after which another brain scan was done while using the net.
The researchers learnt that the impacts began immediately, with the first scan demonstrating brain activity in regions controlling language, reading, memory and vision.
However, the second scan result found that the activated areas had widened to the frontal gyrus and inferior frontal gyrus, which are significant areas in working memory and decision-making.
The researchers reached the conclusion that Internet searching stimulates brain cells and pathways, making them more active.
Teena Moody, a UCLA researcher who co- wrote the report with Small, said: "Searching online may be a simple form of brain exercise that might be employed to enhance cognition in older adults."
The research will be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago.
Surfing the net can help slow dementia
Surfing the net can help slow dementia (Getty Images)
consistently stimulate brain to slow or even reverse the age-related declines that can end in dementia.
Professor of neuroscience and human behaviour at University of California, Los Angeles, Gary Small, observed 24 men and women aged between 55 and 78 to reach the conclusion.
Half of the people were regular users of the net, while the remaining persons were not. It was learnt that the Internet stimulated the mind greater compared to reading, Timesonline reports.
Also the effects of an Internet session apparently continued for a long period after it had ended.
During the research, the brains of the participants were scanned using a technique known as functional magnetic resonance imaging, while they conducted a series of searches on the web.
The purpose of which was to measure changes in blood flow around the brain to figure out which was the most and least active parts of the brain.
The participants then headed home where they surfed the net to carry out specified tasks for an hour a day at least seven times over the following fortnight, after which another brain scan was done while using the net.
The researchers learnt that the impacts began immediately, with the first scan demonstrating brain activity in regions controlling language, reading, memory and vision.
However, the second scan result found that the activated areas had widened to the frontal gyrus and inferior frontal gyrus, which are significant areas in working memory and decision-making.
The researchers reached the conclusion that Internet searching stimulates brain cells and pathways, making them more active.
Teena Moody, a UCLA researcher who co- wrote the report with Small, said: "Searching online may be a simple form of brain exercise that might be employed to enhance cognition in older adults."
The research will be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago.
The Amazing Cucumber
The Amazing Cucumber
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful
ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin
B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up
a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates
that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a
cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a
soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a
small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The
chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent
undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the
area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or
to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem
area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the
collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing
the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices
before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers
contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential
nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a
hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers
have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders
and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't
have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the
shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only
looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and
rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the
spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the
chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water
and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has
been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during
final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints?
Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your
tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill
the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine,
but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while
you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and
slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and
markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer
ways to solve life's everyday problems..
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful
ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin
B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up
a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates
that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a
cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a
soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a
small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The
chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent
undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the
area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or
to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem
area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the
collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing
the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices
before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers
contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential
nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a
hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers
have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders
and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't
have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the
shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only
looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and
rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the
spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the
chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water
and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has
been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during
final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints?
Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your
tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill
the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine,
but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while
you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and
slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and
markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer
ways to solve life's everyday problems..
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sex Maniacs Wendy_Doniger
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Doniger
says
"A BBC article wrote about Wendy Doniger as, "Professor Wendy Doniger is known for being rude, crude and very lewd in the hallowed portals of Sanskrit Academics. All her special works have revolved around the subject of sex in Sanskrit texts ranging from Siva: The Erotic Ascetic to Tales of Sex and Violence."
I have read this book by Wendy Doniger.
http://www.amazon.com/Siva-Erotic-Ascetic-Galaxy-Books/product-reviews/0195202503
The worst book that i have read, full of half lies and misinterpretations and written to spitefully malign sanatana dharma.
Don't waste time on analysing , criticizing Wendy Doniger. She is not asleep. So you cannot awaken her. Concentrate on improving your sastric knowledge.
says
"A BBC article wrote about Wendy Doniger as, "Professor Wendy Doniger is known for being rude, crude and very lewd in the hallowed portals of Sanskrit Academics. All her special works have revolved around the subject of sex in Sanskrit texts ranging from Siva: The Erotic Ascetic to Tales of Sex and Violence."
I have read this book by Wendy Doniger.
http://www.amazon.com/Siva-Erotic-Ascetic-Galaxy-Books/product-reviews/0195202503
The worst book that i have read, full of half lies and misinterpretations and written to spitefully malign sanatana dharma.
Don't waste time on analysing , criticizing Wendy Doniger. She is not asleep. So you cannot awaken her. Concentrate on improving your sastric knowledge.
How to Manage Geeks
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http://www.wikihow.com/Manage-Geeks
wikiHow is a collaborative writing project aiming to build the world's
largest how-to manual. Our mission is to provide free and useful instructions
to help people solve the problems of everyday life. wikiHow is a wiki, which
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Keyboards 'dirtier than a toilet'
Keyboards 'dirtier than a toilet'
http://news.
Consumer group Which? said tests at its London offices found equipment carrying bugs that could cause food poisoning.
Out of 33 keyboards swabbed, four were regarded as a potential health hazard and one harboured five times more germs than one of the office's toilet seats.
Microbiologist Dr Peter Wilson said a keyboard was often "a reflection of what is in your nose and in your gut".
During the Which? tests in January this year, a microbiologist deemed one of the office's keyboards to be so dirty he ordered it to be removed, quarantined and cleaned.
It had 150 times the recommended limit for bacteria - five times as filthy as a lavatory seat tested at the same time, the research found.
Should somebody have a cold in your office, or even have gastroenteritis, you're very likely to pick it up from a keyboard.
Dr Wilson, a consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospital, told BBC Radio 5 Live sharing a keyboard could be passing on illnesses among office workers.
"If you look at what grows on computer keyboards, and hospitals are worse, believe it or not, it's more or less a reflection of what's in your nose and in your gut," he said.
"Should somebody have a cold in your office, or even have gastroenteritis, you're very likely to pick it up from a keyboard."
Which? said one of the causes of dirty keyboards was users eating lunch at their desk, with crumbs encouraging the growth of bacteria.
Poor personal hygiene, such as not washing hands after going to the toilet, could also be to blame, it said.
Cleaning techniques
Which? computing editor Sarah Kidner advised users to give their computer "a spring clean".
"It's quite simple to do and could prevent your computer from becoming a health hazard," she said.
She said dust and food crumbs should be shaken out of keyboards and they should be wiped with a soft, lightly dampened, lint-free cloth. They should also be disinfected with alcohol wipes.
Research by the University of Arizona last year found the average office desktop harboured 400 times more bacteria than the average office toilet seat.
They also found that, compared to men, on average women have three to four times the amount of germs in, on and around their work area.
What's 100 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat?
Bacteria Thrive on Keyboards, Mousepads, Phones
Oct. 14, 2005
http://abcnews.
Wrong.
"Most people don't do anything to their desk until they are sticking to it," said Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist. "In fact, we find four hundred times more bacteria on a desktop that we do on most toilet seats," he added.
He says our keyboard, computer mouses, phones and desktops are covered with germs that could make us sick.
And if like millions of other hard-working Americans, you eat at your desk, you've also been feeding millions of microscopic moochers.
Gerba used a portable germ detector to measure how contaminated "20/20" correspondent Don Dahler's keyboard was, and found about two million bacteria thriving there. Gerba said that's comparable to a shopping cart handle or a faucet handle in a public restroom.
To find out how to make our offices less germ-friendly, we called on Allison Janse, who was Gerba's co-author for the book, "The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu."
"You don't have to overhaul your whole lifestyle. You can make changes that take minutes a day, that can really improve your health," she said.
She advised: Wash your hands, of course, and avoid touching things a lot of other people have touched, like elevator buttons. Use your elbows to push the revolving door.
She also says, when in doubt, disinfect.
As you might imagine, Janse has a bit of a reputation among her fellow workers of being over-the-top when it comes to germs. But consider this: since she launched her anti-germ campaign three years ago, not one person in her family has gotten sick.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Be carefull Microwave Users
A 26-year old decided to have a cup of coffee. He took
a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up
(something that he had done numerous times before).
I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he told
me he wanted to bring the water to a boil..
When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup
from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that
the water was not boiling, but instantly the water in the
cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until
he threw it out of his hand but all the water had flown out
into his face due to the build up of energy.
His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree
burns to his face, which may leave scarring. He also may
have lost partial sight in his left eye.
While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to
him stated that this is fairly common occurrence and water
(alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven..
If water is heated in this manner, something should be
placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as: a wooden
stir stick, tea bag, etc. It is however a much safer choice
to boil the water in a tea kettle.
General Electric's (GE) response:
Thanks for contacting us. I will be happy to assist you.
The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved
water and other liquids do not always bubble when
they reach the boiling point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble at all.
The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for
thirty seconds before moving it or adding anything into it.
If you pass this on, you could very well save someone
from a lot of pain and suffering.
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