The Statue of Liberty's index finger is eight feet long
Rain has never been recorded in some parts of the Atacama Desert inChile
A 75 year old person will have slept about 23 years.
A Boeing 747's wing span is longer than the Wright brother's firstflight.(the Wright brother's invented the airplane)
There are as many chickens on earth as there are humans.
One type of hummingbird weighs less than a penny
The word "set " has the most number of definitions in the Englishlanguage;192
Slugs have four nosesSharks can live up to 100 years
Mosquitos are more attracted to the color blue than any other color.
Kangaroos can't walk backwards
About 75 acres of pizza are eaten in in the U.S. Everyday
The largest recorded snowflake was 15in wide and 8in thick. It fell in Montana in 1887
The tip of a bullwhip moves so fast that the sound it makes is actually a tiny sonic boom.
Former president Bill Clinton only sent 2 emails in his entire 8 yearpresidency
Koalas and humans are the only animals that have finger prints
There are 200,000,000 insects for every one humanIt takes more calories to eat a piece of
celery than the celery had in it to begin with.
The world's largest Montessori school is in India, with 26,312 students in 2002
Octopus have three hearts
If you ate too many carrots, you'd turn orange
The average person spends two weeks waiting for a traffic light tochange.
1 in 2,000,000,000 people will live to be 116 or old
The body has 2-3 million sweat glands
Sperm whales have the biggest brains; 20 lbs
Tiger shark embroyos fight each other in their mother's womb. Thesurvivor is born.
Most cats are left pawed
250 people have fallen off the Leaning Tower of Pisa
A Blue whale's tongue weighs more than an elephant
You use 14 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. Keep Smilin
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
optimist
"If you havethat flame of a dream down inside you somewhere, thank God for it, and do something about it. And don't let anyone else blow it out."
If you expect something to turn out badly, it probably will. But the same principle also works in reverse. If you expect good thingsto happen, they usually do! there seems to be a naturalcause and effect relationship between optimism and success.
The fact that your are reading this publication on your computer, the fact that you are interested in the life changing possibilities.
" When you're an optimist, you're more concerned with problem solved than with useless carping about issues. In fact, without optimism, issues as big and ongoing as poverty have no hope of solution. It takes a dreamer, someone with hopelessly optimistic ideas, great persistence, and unlimited confidence, to tackle a problem that big. It's your choice."
If you expect something to turn out badly, it probably will. But the same principle also works in reverse. If you expect good thingsto happen, they usually do! there seems to be a naturalcause and effect relationship between optimism and success.
The fact that your are reading this publication on your computer, the fact that you are interested in the life changing possibilities.
" When you're an optimist, you're more concerned with problem solved than with useless carping about issues. In fact, without optimism, issues as big and ongoing as poverty have no hope of solution. It takes a dreamer, someone with hopelessly optimistic ideas, great persistence, and unlimited confidence, to tackle a problem that big. It's your choice."
Saturday, February 7, 2009
On this day, great things are planned
Every country around the world has a special way of welcoming the New Year. Traditions abound.
American New Year traditions, based on largely European folklore, include making loud noises at midnight (to chase away evil spirits, legend has it), kissing at midnight (to ensure that those close to us remain so throughout the year) and opening all the doors and windows to let out the old year and bring in the new year.
At traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, people wear red clothes and give children “lucky money” in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which, according to legend, can drive away bad luck.
On the fifteenth day of the month, Chinese New Year ends with the lantern festival. Lanterns are painted with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs, and scenes from legend and history. The highlight of the lantern festival is the dragon dance. The dragon – which might stretch a hundred feet long – is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo. Traditionally, the dragon is held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the colourful beast through the streets.
An Armenian New Year includes traditional foods like dried fruits, raisins, and a variety of pastries and cakes. The most important among the pastries is the darin – a big flat bread with a coin hidden in it. The person who finds the piece with the coin in it is considered the ‘lucky’ member of the family for the New Year.
January 1st is an important date in Greece not only because it is the first day of the New Year but also because it is St. Basil’s day. St. Basil was one the forefathers of the Greek Orthodox Church. New Year’s Day is the main day for gift-giving and for stories about St. Basil’s kindness to children and the stories of how he would come in the night and leave gifts for the children in their shoes. A custom unrelated to St. Basil but still a new year’s tradition has Greek girls eating something salty before going to bed. They believe it will help them to dream about their future husband.
In Ireland, one’s future spouse is allegedly determined during a variation on the game of apple-bobbing, part of a Celtic new year’s tradition.
Whatever your new year’s tradition or resolution might be, we sincerely hope you take time to celebrate your past success, appreciate where you are today, and plan ahead for an even brighter future.
American New Year traditions, based on largely European folklore, include making loud noises at midnight (to chase away evil spirits, legend has it), kissing at midnight (to ensure that those close to us remain so throughout the year) and opening all the doors and windows to let out the old year and bring in the new year.
At traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, people wear red clothes and give children “lucky money” in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which, according to legend, can drive away bad luck.
On the fifteenth day of the month, Chinese New Year ends with the lantern festival. Lanterns are painted with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs, and scenes from legend and history. The highlight of the lantern festival is the dragon dance. The dragon – which might stretch a hundred feet long – is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo. Traditionally, the dragon is held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the colourful beast through the streets.
An Armenian New Year includes traditional foods like dried fruits, raisins, and a variety of pastries and cakes. The most important among the pastries is the darin – a big flat bread with a coin hidden in it. The person who finds the piece with the coin in it is considered the ‘lucky’ member of the family for the New Year.
January 1st is an important date in Greece not only because it is the first day of the New Year but also because it is St. Basil’s day. St. Basil was one the forefathers of the Greek Orthodox Church. New Year’s Day is the main day for gift-giving and for stories about St. Basil’s kindness to children and the stories of how he would come in the night and leave gifts for the children in their shoes. A custom unrelated to St. Basil but still a new year’s tradition has Greek girls eating something salty before going to bed. They believe it will help them to dream about their future husband.
In Ireland, one’s future spouse is allegedly determined during a variation on the game of apple-bobbing, part of a Celtic new year’s tradition.
Whatever your new year’s tradition or resolution might be, we sincerely hope you take time to celebrate your past success, appreciate where you are today, and plan ahead for an even brighter future.
Dil chahata hai aaj phir chota ban jau,
roz subah subah chutti ke bahane banau,
aur assembly mein aankhe khol ke prayer gau,
woh class meein chupke chupke tiffen kholu ,
aur pakade jane par pet dard ka jhooth bolon,
din bhar school mein masti maru aur bas mein juniors pe rob jhadu,
woh har din homework adhura reh jaye,aur agle din meri copy ghar rah jaye,
har roz doston se rooth jau par zindagi bhar sath nibhane wala ek dost banau.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Make time for you
set aside a few minutes every day just for you; a special hobby, reading, whatever you enjoy doing. Taking time out is essential for your well-being.
smile
Smile and laugh: "joie de vivre" is great for your beauty! Start the day off with a smile and life's daily worries won't seem so overwhelming.
BODY & BEAUTY
1. Comb your wet hair gently as it's weakest when it is wet.
2. Let your hair dry naturally. Use dryers only when you are short on time or when you want to set them for an occasion.
3. Massaging your scalp with your fingertips helps the blood to circulate to the scalp.
4. For daily washes, use a shampoo that is mild, gentle and moisturising.
5. Tackle dandruff immediately with good antidandruff shampoos.
6. Never share a comb, soap or towel with anyone.
7. To make hair soft and shiny after washing, blot hair gently with towel and then separate with a wide toothed comb.
8. Avoid hair exposure to strong winds, dust and pollution. Use a acarf while on a two-wheeler.
9. Wear a swimming cap to protect hair or deep condition your hair before entering the pool.
Also, wash and condition hair as soon as have finished swimming.
10. Poor nutrition, hormonal changes, stress and shock play a major part in affecting the condition, appearance or disappearance of hair.
11. Vitamin B complex(Natural B), Vitamin A, biotin(one of the Vitamin Bs), Iron, Minerals such as zinc, iron and copper promote healthy looking hair.
12. Deep condition once a week to take care of the split ends in hair.
13. Grooming is no longer just a woman's domain. The first step in essential grooming among men is a close shave! Don't shave as soon as you get up, as your skin would be little pufy thus your shave won't be as close.
14. Use premuim shaving foam with skin moisturisers and humectants which will condition your skin.
15. Always wet your stubble with hot/warm water or even better shower before you shave. This swells the hair shaft allowing the blade to cut the hair, not your skin.
16. Use the right After shave splash to cool and condition your skin.
17. Never leave home without applying a sun screen to protect our skin.
18. Dentists say that the most important part of tooth care happens at home. Brushing and flossing properly, along with regular dental checkups, can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
19. The tooth brush was invented more than 1000 year ago by the Chinese. We hope that the tooth brush you are using now is not that old! Always change your tooth brush every three months for effective brushing of your teeth.
20. Brush at least twice a day before breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after break fast, lunch or after sweet snacks.
21. Floride keeps teeth strong.
22. Its tempting to rush through your cleansing session, especially late at night. But give your cleanser a minute to sink in so it can thoroughly remove the day's dirt and grime.
23. Acne is usually caused due to a hormonal imbalance. To reduce your pimple problems make sure you regularly cleanse your face. Use a mild cleanser or face wash, two-three times a day.
24. To keep your nails strong, once or twice a week soak your fingers in olive oil for twenty minutes. Massage the oil into your hands and feet, and leave it on overnight for the best results.
25. Why opt for lots of make-up, when a sheer and see-through face is so much more alluring? At times just use a foundation and loose powderand a transparent lip gloss to create a flawless and natural look.
26. Ahhh, nothing feels as good as a massage or a hot soak at the end of the day. While the action soothes your muscles, the added fragrances de-stress your mind completely.
27. To make red and tired eyes look fresh, use a blue or brown mascara instead of black. Black/brown creates less of contrast than black so the red will be less obvious.
28. Exfoliating is a quick and effective way of removing dead surface skin cells. It leaves the skin soft, even and progressively firmer and more receptive to products applied afterwards. Once or twice a week is adequate.
29. Forget facial peels, botox and micro-dermabrasion which often make the skin red.
30. Oily skin can be a nuisance. To remove the shine make sure to use an oil control cleanser, a mild face wash, and dab your face wit loose powder to absorb the extra oil.
31. Contrary to the commonly-held belief, bleaching is not harmful to your skin, provided it suits you. Make sure you do an arm-patch test 24 hours in advance.
37. Wondering what the difference is between makeup brushes made for powder, blush and bronzer? Very little! To save money, invest in only one large brush.
38. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is ideal for keeping your body hydrated. This hydration boost will not only minimize fatigue, but will also revitalize your skin from the inside out!
39. Always follow your face cleansing with the use of a Toner. The Toner will remove the residue of the cleanser as well as some dirt and make-up that the cleanser may not have removed. This makes the skin completely clean and is better prepared to take the moisturizers or other specialty products.
40. Wash your hands thoroughly before you cleanse your face, or you will be working dirt into facial skin. Use a headband to keep hair away from the face.
41. Drink a glass of hot water with lemon. This Chinese herbal remedy is a sure-fire method of energizing your entire system. This means that your body will circulate the blood faster and get rid of toxins responsiblefor bad skin.
42. Most of us need at least 6 hours sleep to function properly. However, the ideal amout of sleep to look wide-eyed, youthful and ready to go is about 8 hours sleep, or more, depending on the individual.
43. Men have approximately 15% oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women do. Basically, this means they get dirtier. Deep cleansing is important. It even more for them.
44. Too much of anything is never a good idea. Stay away from excessive alcohol, smoking, fatigue and stress. Not only can these factors lead to premature aging; they also decrease facial circulation making your look older.
45. If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
2. Let your hair dry naturally. Use dryers only when you are short on time or when you want to set them for an occasion.
3. Massaging your scalp with your fingertips helps the blood to circulate to the scalp.
4. For daily washes, use a shampoo that is mild, gentle and moisturising.
5. Tackle dandruff immediately with good antidandruff shampoos.
6. Never share a comb, soap or towel with anyone.
7. To make hair soft and shiny after washing, blot hair gently with towel and then separate with a wide toothed comb.
8. Avoid hair exposure to strong winds, dust and pollution. Use a acarf while on a two-wheeler.
9. Wear a swimming cap to protect hair or deep condition your hair before entering the pool.
Also, wash and condition hair as soon as have finished swimming.
10. Poor nutrition, hormonal changes, stress and shock play a major part in affecting the condition, appearance or disappearance of hair.
11. Vitamin B complex(Natural B), Vitamin A, biotin(one of the Vitamin Bs), Iron, Minerals such as zinc, iron and copper promote healthy looking hair.
12. Deep condition once a week to take care of the split ends in hair.
13. Grooming is no longer just a woman's domain. The first step in essential grooming among men is a close shave! Don't shave as soon as you get up, as your skin would be little pufy thus your shave won't be as close.
14. Use premuim shaving foam with skin moisturisers and humectants which will condition your skin.
15. Always wet your stubble with hot/warm water or even better shower before you shave. This swells the hair shaft allowing the blade to cut the hair, not your skin.
16. Use the right After shave splash to cool and condition your skin.
17. Never leave home without applying a sun screen to protect our skin.
18. Dentists say that the most important part of tooth care happens at home. Brushing and flossing properly, along with regular dental checkups, can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
19. The tooth brush was invented more than 1000 year ago by the Chinese. We hope that the tooth brush you are using now is not that old! Always change your tooth brush every three months for effective brushing of your teeth.
20. Brush at least twice a day before breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after break fast, lunch or after sweet snacks.
21. Floride keeps teeth strong.
22. Its tempting to rush through your cleansing session, especially late at night. But give your cleanser a minute to sink in so it can thoroughly remove the day's dirt and grime.
23. Acne is usually caused due to a hormonal imbalance. To reduce your pimple problems make sure you regularly cleanse your face. Use a mild cleanser or face wash, two-three times a day.
24. To keep your nails strong, once or twice a week soak your fingers in olive oil for twenty minutes. Massage the oil into your hands and feet, and leave it on overnight for the best results.
25. Why opt for lots of make-up, when a sheer and see-through face is so much more alluring? At times just use a foundation and loose powderand a transparent lip gloss to create a flawless and natural look.
26. Ahhh, nothing feels as good as a massage or a hot soak at the end of the day. While the action soothes your muscles, the added fragrances de-stress your mind completely.
27. To make red and tired eyes look fresh, use a blue or brown mascara instead of black. Black/brown creates less of contrast than black so the red will be less obvious.
28. Exfoliating is a quick and effective way of removing dead surface skin cells. It leaves the skin soft, even and progressively firmer and more receptive to products applied afterwards. Once or twice a week is adequate.
29. Forget facial peels, botox and micro-dermabrasion which often make the skin red.
30. Oily skin can be a nuisance. To remove the shine make sure to use an oil control cleanser, a mild face wash, and dab your face wit loose powder to absorb the extra oil.
31. Contrary to the commonly-held belief, bleaching is not harmful to your skin, provided it suits you. Make sure you do an arm-patch test 24 hours in advance.
37. Wondering what the difference is between makeup brushes made for powder, blush and bronzer? Very little! To save money, invest in only one large brush.
38. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is ideal for keeping your body hydrated. This hydration boost will not only minimize fatigue, but will also revitalize your skin from the inside out!
39. Always follow your face cleansing with the use of a Toner. The Toner will remove the residue of the cleanser as well as some dirt and make-up that the cleanser may not have removed. This makes the skin completely clean and is better prepared to take the moisturizers or other specialty products.
40. Wash your hands thoroughly before you cleanse your face, or you will be working dirt into facial skin. Use a headband to keep hair away from the face.
41. Drink a glass of hot water with lemon. This Chinese herbal remedy is a sure-fire method of energizing your entire system. This means that your body will circulate the blood faster and get rid of toxins responsiblefor bad skin.
42. Most of us need at least 6 hours sleep to function properly. However, the ideal amout of sleep to look wide-eyed, youthful and ready to go is about 8 hours sleep, or more, depending on the individual.
43. Men have approximately 15% oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women do. Basically, this means they get dirtier. Deep cleansing is important. It even more for them.
44. Too much of anything is never a good idea. Stay away from excessive alcohol, smoking, fatigue and stress. Not only can these factors lead to premature aging; they also decrease facial circulation making your look older.
45. If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
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