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Want to stop ageing and look younger, go dieting.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000

Every one wants to look younger and avoid ageing.Isn't it? Then go dieting. Don't you wish to know how does diet help to fight ageing? According to research there are anti ageing molecules in our body that get activated by a low calorie diet. So the message is eat low calorie food to look younger and to avoid ageing. Charles Mobs, professor of Neuro sciences and geriatrics, Mount School of Medicine have unravelled that low caloeie diet brings down the development of molecules that promote ageing. It does not matter how the diet is restricted. It can be in terms of carbohydrates,fats or proetins. What matters is the diet should be of low calorie. This brings about a change in the CBP proteins that control the genes related to cellular functions. [...]

Precaution against Cervical Cancer.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:09:00 +0000

Cervical cancer es the most common form of cancer among women is a silent killer as it does not show any symptoms in the initial or treatable stages. Cervical cancer is caused by human papilloma virus infection (HPV infection) which is usually transmitted sexually. As this form of cancer does not any symptoms in the initial stages one needs to watch out for Persistent vaginal discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding expecially between menstrual periods, after intercourse and after menopause. Loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue. Pelvic, back or leg pain. Leaking of urine or stool from the vagina. Bone fracture. It is better to adopt the simple mantra "Prevention is better than cure" and visit a gynaecologist in case the above problems exist and get a pap smear done. A pap smear is a screening test done to see whethe a woman's cervix is healthy or not. The test looks for early changes in the cells of the cervix> Alternatively one can undergo a visual examination of the cervix with acetic acid or lugol's iodine or carry out a HPV-DNA test. Avoid smoking as women who smoke are more prone to the risk of cervical cancer. It is safer for young women to practice protected sex with the use of condoms. The young women now also have the chlice of getting vaccinated with HPV vaccine. [...]

How to improve instincts?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:23:00 +0000

This is very simple and yet powerful way to centre yourself while awakening your internal stamina expecially in this competitive climate. The Navel Chakra is the place where you gathe and alchemize prana or life force. When the Navel Chalkra is active, your instincts and timing in life improve. Now the question is how to do Navel centre breathing? Sit in a lotus or semi lotused position (a crossed leg sitting posture) on the floor. With your hands form a circle infront of the Navel with the left hand on top of the right hand and tips of the thumbs touching each other. Now inhale and exhale slowly and deeply while focussing on the Navel. Do not visualize or over concentrate. Do this for five minutes. Practising Navel centre breathing encourages the circulation of energy around the body while you charge the Navel and its storage bins. This can also be done standing, the knees bent slightly which will enhance you consciousness and instincts.Navel breathing with the chanting of Om increases your rate of vibration and alighns your consciousness with the soul. Start with synchronized breathing. Inhale rapidly through your nose as you tilt your head upwards and exhale rapidly through your mouth as you tilt your head downwards. Do this 10 times. Keep your head vertical and concetrate at the centre of your chest, mid brow and top of the head. Do this 3 sets. Using the same Mudra as before recite Om mentally or verbally. Hold your breath for a few seconds between inhalations and exhalations. While reciting Om concentrate on the head, mid brow and heart simultaneously. Do this for 2 minutes. For the next 3 minutes think and be aware that you are the soul and the divineself. [...]

Graphene, the thinnest material may replace silicon to make PCs faster.

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:40:00 +0000

Graphene, the new material is just one atom thick but stronger than diamond and conducts electricity 100 times faster than silicon in computer chips. According to scientists, Graphene is the thinnest and strongest material known in the world till date. Graphene is pure carbon just like diamond. It forms a six sided mesh of atoms and looks lile a honeycomb when observed under an electronic microscope. Even though Graphene is a stong material it is as flexible as plastic and hence can be folded or rolled up like a scroll. Potential Graphene application include touchscreens , solar cells, energy storage devices , mobiles and eventually high speed computer chips . Replacing silicon, Graphene the basic electronic material in computer chips is a long way of far beyond the horizon. Graphene was first discovered by scientist Geim, five years ago . [...]

How To Prepare Tasty Fruit Salad

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Fruit Salad Recipe Ingredients: 6 peeled and chopped peaches1 lb sliced strawberries½ pound seedless green grapes½ pound seedless red grapes3 sliced bananas½ cup granulated sugar, or less, to tasteJuice of one lime½ cup pineapple juice1 teaspoon ground ginger Fruit Salad Recipe Instruction: Mix all of the fruits into a large serving bowl.Sprinkle with sugar.Whisk together remaining ingredients into a small bowl.Pour juices over fruit and toss gently to mixCover and chill the fruit salad before serving Serve with Cream, Ice Cream [...]

Google plans OS for small computers

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Google has announced that it is developing an operating system for computers that are connected to the Google Chrome Web Browser. The OS called the Google chrome Operating System is initially intended for the tiny computer sectorr which are generally known as Netbooks. According to Google the OS would also be able to power full size PCs. This move by Google will sharpen the intense competition between Google and Microsoft whose Windows Operating System controls majority of the personal computers. According to Google speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. The software is likely to be released online later this year under an open source licence which will enable an outside programmer to modify it. The Net Books running on this OS is likely to come for sale by 2010. [...]

Microsoft's security hole lesves computers at hackers' mercy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:05:00 +0000

• Microsoft has taken the rare step of warning about a seriors computer security , vulnerability that it has not fixed yet.
  
• The vulnerability affects the internet explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 OS.
• It can allow hackers to remotely take control of the victim's computers.
• The victims need not do anything to get infected except visiting a website that has been hacked. Security experts say that criminals have been attacking this vulnerability for nearly about a week.
• Thousands of sites have been hacked to serve up malicious software that exploits the vulnerability. People are drawn to these sites by clicking the links provided on spam e-mails.
• The so called zero day vulnerability disclosed by Microsoft affects the part of its software used to play video.
  

Kid's joke

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:18:00 +0000

We’d like to post some jokes catered more towards are younger readers. Specifically, short and simple jokes that kids can remember and tell their friends for a quick laugh. What is the biggest ant in the world? An elephant! Why did the kid study in an airplane? He wanted a higher education! Why is Alabama the smartest state in the USA? Because it has 4 A’s and one B! (PS – kids… Alabama really isn’t a smart state!) Why do birds fly south in the winter? Because it’s too far to walk! What runs but never walks? Water! What kind of car does Mickey Mouse’s wife drive? A Minnie van! How did Noah see the animals on the Ark at night? With flood lights!

Financial Budget 2009 highlights

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:15:00 +0000

Income tax exemption limit raised by Rs 10,000 tor men and women and by Rs 15,000 for senior citizens. 10% surcharge above Rs 10 lakhs scrapped. The interest on educational loan for any field of study after class X is now tax deductible. Wealth tax exemption limit raised from Rs 15 lakhs to 30 lakhs. Advance tax need to be paid only if tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000 instead of the limit of Rs5,000 earlier. FBT on companies scrapped. Perks like Esops are to be taxed in the hands of the employees. Most gifts in kind worth over Rs 50,000 to become taxable after 1st October. Commodities transaction tax on derivatives trading abolished. Floor for non-promoter holdings in all listed companies to be hiked. New pension scheme exempted from income tax and dividend distribution tax. NPS still not exempt from tax on maturity or on withdrawal. Customs duty reduced on certain life saving drugs and medical equipments. LCD TVs may become cheaper due to reduction of 5% customs duty on LCD panels. Branded jewellery exempted from excise. Excise on several house hold items including contact lenses, tooth brudhes and man made fabrics increased from 4% to 8%. Customs duty doubled on import of gold and silver bars. 5% customs duty levied on import of set top boxes. Sops for exporters announced in December 20008 extended until March 1010. Tax write off on research and development expenditure extended to all manufacturing units. Credit on minimum alternate tax can be carried forward for a period of 10 years instead of 7 years. Section 10A and section 10B tax holiday for STPs and EOUs extended upto 31 March 2011. Minimum alternate tax increased from 10% to 15%. Service tax levied on legal consultancy to firms. [...]

Ethnic riots in China leave 140 dead.

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:43:00 +0000

• Riots involving Muslim Uighurs anf Han majority of China killed at least 140 people and injured more than 800 people in Xinjiang of western part of China.
• The police sealed off the streets of the provincial capital Urumqi as the rioter attacked vehicles, houses and fought with the police.
• It was reported that an Uighur business woman in the US was inciting the riots through online propaganda.
• However according to the Exile group the violence began after the cops hit the protesters demanding justice in respect of two Uighur people killed who were working with Han workers in a factory.
• This ethnic violence is considered to be the worst that has hit China in this decade.
  

Beware of fraud on mobiles.

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:54:00 +0000

IF SOME ONE ASKS YOU TO DIAL #09 or #90, Please Do Not Dial This When Asked,

Please circulate URGENTLY.

New Trick of Terrorists to Frame Innocent People!!

If you receive a phone call on your Mobile from any person saying that theyare checking your mobile line, and you have to press #90 or #09 or any other number. End this call immediately without pressing any numbers. Friends there is a fraud company using a device that once you press #90 or #09 they can access your SIM card and make calls at your expense. Forward this message to as many friends as u can, to stop it. This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia.

There are over 3 million affected mobile phones. You can check this news at CNN web site also.

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