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10 golden rules to keep romance alive in relationships

2010-09-05T06:45:00.000-07:00

Sydney, Sept 3 (ANI): Getting into a relationship is easy, but keeping it alive is the difficult part.There are plenty of things, big or small, that can wreck an otherwise great relationship. Now, Dr Barton Goldsmith, a California-based psychotherapist and the author of '100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence - Believe in Yourself and Others Will Too' reveals what all can kill romantic relationships and how to save it from falling apart.

1. Money: It's the root of all evils, as they say. If a partner has been unscrupulous, getting the trust back can be a challenge, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

2. Sex/infidelity: A sexless marriage or unfaithfulness can extinguish love quicker than blowing out a candle. Don't let the flame burn out and try to renew your sex life.

3. Disrespect: Research shows that belittling, insulting or yelling at your partner can cut the chances of your relationship's survival.

4. Children: Some live for them, others would rather kill themselves. Make sure to keep things in balance with your partner, so you have the energy to deal with any child issues.

5. Opposite-sex friends: If you don't want your spouse/partner to dine out and have drinks with a member of the opposite sex, then you need to follow the same guidelines.

. Resentments: Don't hold your pain, hurt or anger inside. If you are harbouring some resentment talk it out and put the matter to rest, so you can enjoy your relationship.

7. Lying/broken promises: Even if you're afraid of getting in trouble, tell the whole truth and don't break promises, and find a way to make up for past mistakes.

8. Laziness: Keeping a relationship is hard work, and if you are unwilling to do it, your connection will diminish and you will begin to resent your partner.

9. Being mean: If you punish your partner when you don't get your way, or if the two of you give each other the silent treatment, you are headed for a lifetime of emotional pain. Stop the nastiness and learn to talk about it.

10. Discomfort/remodelling. If you are living in a construction zone, it's pretty hard to feel comfortable. Injury or illness can create a similar situation. Your home should be a place of serenity, so if you are remodelling or are dealing with physical issues, make your comfort a priority. (ANI)

Source: in.news.yahoo.com/139/20100903/385/ten-10-golden-rules-to-keep-romance-aliv_1.html

Sex industry smells big business at CWG

2010-08-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

It is no secret why and where several hundred thousand condoms got consumed during the Beijing Olympics in 2008. An international sports event such as the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup is just an excuse for the sex industry to smell a lucrative business opening. This holds true for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in the Capital in October as well.

The Games may have been dogged by controversies so far, but for pleasure-seeking tourists, there is something tempting - beauties are already being flown to the Capital to make it a thriving sex industry during the fortnight-long sports event.

If the escort agents whom HEADLINES TODAY contacted are to be believed, then it is clear: you name a country - Britain, Spain, Germany, Poland, former USSR countries, Afghanistan and Turkey - and the brokers, numbering about 450-500 in the city, would arrange these at your doorstep in the garb of escorts.

"There are over 450 brokers working overtime to put the business in order as each has about 15-20 escort girls under their charge," said one of the biggest escort agents operating in Delhi for the past decade, who called himself Rohan Kapoor.

After being tipped off by reliable sources, HEADLINES TODAY's special investigation team went undercover to expose several escort agencies, which have set their eyes on the Games for a lucrative business. After several meetings, the team met 26-year-old Russian Anna.

The stunning woman, who is one of the major agents of a huge sex syndicate, is doing business in South Delhi. She said: "Escort agencies are operating in Europe and Russia and are now looking for lucrative business during the Commonwealth Games." To check her claims, the team asked her how many girls she could arrange. "Fifty to one hundred," she replied confidently. "Any problem in arranging the demand?" a reporter asked. "No problem," Anna said. What about the nationality of these girls? "Of course, all foreigners," she said, adding, "but a mix from different countries."

Another interesting thing was that these girls would be available all day and night and for 10-12 days. Each broker has to pay between 1-2 lakh for a girl from the former USSR countries and about 5-7 lakh for someone from Britain or Spain. "The Brits command the highest price," Anna said.

But Anna is just one player in the intricate web of this illegal flesh trade. Someone like Kapoor has more inner details to offer. "The net is spread far and wide. High-class escorts from London cost about 7 lakh while those from Spanish-speaking countries charge around 6 lakh. Turkish escorts are relatively cheaper at about 2 lakh," he said.

Eyeing the major chunk of this business are the syndicates from the former USSR countries. All of them are hired under a contract for a fortnight. Getting into India is not a big deal for these escorts.

Diana, from Moscow, and Saira from Uzbekistan are both operating in Delhi now. These two women also confirmed that the number of escort girls will rise manifold during the Games.When asked how many girls from her country (Uzbekistan) are currently present in the Capital, Saira said: "about three hundred". How do they make it work? Perhaps Kapoor has all the answers. "Under the garb of escort services, illegal flesh trade continues unchecked. The local broker first contacts foreign escort agencies and then a rate is fixed for the whole trip," he said. A girl gets about 50- 60 per cent of the total contract money, depending on the broker. They do not come on work permits, but on a tourist visa, for which they pay about $1500.

Apart from the foreign escort syndicates, the Indian syndicates would be operating too during the Games. But do not forget that behind all these sex syndicates, the Russian mafia is allegedly giving the backup cover of security to these brokers and escort agents.

Reproduced From Mail Today. Copyright 2010. MTNPL. All rights reserved.

By Deepak Sharma

Source: in.news.yahoo.com/267/20100820/1744/tnl-sex-industry-smells-big-business-at_1.html

The 30 simple things women really want

2010-08-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

IT'S THE million dollar question - what do women really want? In a new book, psychologist Paco Underhill examines this very topic. MAIL TODAY took some inspiration from the book and asked women in Delhi about the simple things that can make them happy.

1. An automatic fat elimination process in the body.

"If scientists can discover superbugs and name them after good old Delhi, they can surely find the bug that can automatically eliminate all the fat the moment I bite into a burger with extra cheese," says Neha Rameja, 25, a marketing professional.

2. Husbands to be a little more appreciative of our cooking.

Please grow up guys, not everyone can cook like your mom - she spent 40 years in the kitchen. Can't you give us some more time?

3. A maid with a silencer attached.

Available 24x7, this wonder maid should keep her mouth shut and work for nothing. This is what men call a wife. "It is amazing how all the Ramu kaka s in movies are so obedient and pampering - too bad they don't exist in real life," says Sharada Ramakrishnan, 26, a software professional.

4. A man.

It is not too difficult to get one - but if you want one with the following features, you may have to look for him on another galaxy. "He should love you like you are the last woman in the universe. He should multitask, be amazing in bed and know exactly what we want," says Moushumi Gongopadhyay, a corporate trainer.

Nidhi Batra, brand manager at a food retail chain adds: "They should be there only when we need them because they can't stop nagging at times.

5. Not to be asked 'Where's my wallet/ glasses/ car keys/ handkerchief?' every single morning by the other half.

It is because of things like these that women sometimes wish they had a punching bag! Can men ever learn to take care of their precious belongings (no puns intended)?

6. Zero-calorie versions of hot chocolate fudge, chocolate truffle cake, and everything else in chocolate.

We'd love to live on pure junk food - potato chips, cheesy pizzas, fried chicken - on a regular basis without feeling guilty about it.

7. Holidays that give us the chance to read just one book, without being interrupted with 'I am HUNGRY, Mom?' or 'I am BORED' every few minutes.

"I have not read one good book since I gave birth to my precious little," says Malavika Datta, teacher and mother to an eight-year-old girl.

8. A body of our choice.

It could be Angelina Jolie's one month or J Lo's the next, depending on the kind of look we take a fancy to.

9. A long, hot bath with a glass of wine and aromatic candles all around and a scenic view from the bathroom.

No one knocking at the bathroom door, no barging in.

10. A decent home-cooked dinner prepared by our better halves.

When we are too exhausted to cook, men should chip in and prepare a meal for us and clean up the kitchen for a change. Note: Maggi is excluded from the list.

11. To be able to admire the dishy buttocks and the smooth skin of a younger man without feeling terrified when we realise we could be old enough to be his mother.

Just appreciating a hot bod doesn't mean we are cougars.

12. No backseat driving please.

We love the idea of long drives but constant criticism of our driving skills really puts us off. "If men have a problem with our driving, why can't they get us a dishy chauffeur or a car that drives by itself," says Rameja. Women can drive and that's the reason why the government decided to give them a driver's license.

13. No backbiting, tutting or arched eyebrows from male colleagues when we have to dash off from work to pick up a sick child.

It is a genuine problem, we would never go out shopping on the pretext of our child falling sick.

14. One fruitful, decent conversation with our husbands at least once a day.

Communication is the key to a successful relationship but competing with the latest man gadget - whether an iPhone or iPad â€“ really gets on one's nerves.

15. To go out on the roads of Delhi and know we won't be stared at or eve-teased or mugged; to talk to the bankers without being asked 'Can we talk to your husband?'.

It is a man's world, we agree, but people should consider the fact that we might, just might, bring in half the household income, if not more. We do wish at times that we are spoken eye to eye rather than eye to breast.

16. Meaningful, loving sex, with a long, endless foreplay, preceded and followed by candlelight conversations, cuddles, chocolates and kisses.

It sounds cliched but women love cliches and have all the right to get a little selfish in bed once in a while. PS: A quickie will do only if we have to get up earlier than usual.

17. Endearing and well-thought out surprises.

Women love surprises and it is high time men understood this. We don't want diamond rings. An empty laundry basket, a bottle of that Sauvignon Blanc, possession of the TV remote for a whole evening, and a day to be spent exactly as we wish - just once in a blue moon.

18. A wardrobe that refreshes itself after every six months, says Rameja. "Who wants to wear something that is oh-so-last-season?" she asks. True. Everyone wants new clothes that can suit every occasion. But on the contrary we end up with a pile of not just last seasonâ€™s clothes, but last decade's. It makes us feel dull as dishwater.

19. Good obedient children who are loving and appreciative, who don't treat their mothers as slaves. Can't children go to bed with a smile on their faces rather than crying at the injustice of their mothers? We've read 100 parenting books, for goodness sake. None of them seem to be working on our children.

20 Bras that fit.

We wonder why it is so difficult for us to get bras that are of the right size. Fancy, lacy, sexy bras that lift our cleavage and our moods would do wonders for sure. We hate it when someone points out bra straps peeping out of our sleeves.

21. Unlimited free local and international calls and a cell phone that upgrades itself every six months.

Women TALK and who wouldn't want to talk in style. But the exorbitant bills are a pain in the neck.

22. A high paying, stress-free, enjoyable and a satisfying job that needs the least amount of work.

"One can go off on vacations every two weeks," says Ramakrishnan. "And of course, I should be the boss," she adds.

23. A bed meant for a princess/ queen and for a change readied by the man of the house.

Huge fluffed-up pillows and a luxurious duvet that is changed regularly. Have men wondered why we don't want to spend time in bed?

24. Silver and bronze artefacts that never go dull... never a layer of dust anywhere, even after a dust storm. And white linen, upholstery and tapestry that never get dirty.

25. A day at the spa.

We need at least one day in a month at the spa, getting pampered without worrying about the fat bill we have to pay at the end of the day, says Ramakrishnan.

26. Lifelong supply of matching footwear, bags and watches.

It is a headache to get accessories that go with all our dresses. "Wouldn't it be great if our accessories changed colours according to the dresses we wear?" asks Gongopadhyay.

27. A Saturday night out dining with friends or at the movies rather than ending up watching television at home because the husband is busy at work. That would be the perfect way to end the week.

28. Jam free/clutter-free roads where we can drive without hearing swear words being used freely. Or else, be prepared for us to retort in similar fashion.

29. Pay our bills whenever we want to.

We hate being bugged by banks, and mobile phone service providers. We know we have to pay our bills and we are not running away with your money. "I wonder why these people don't go after the guys who give fake addresses and don't pay their bills regularly. We are law abiding women and we will give them their money when we have it," says Batra.

30. A clean home.

When a woman goes out for the day and leaves her husband in charge of the kids, she does not want to come back and see the children hungry and awake, tomato ketchup stains on the bed and messy bottles in the kitchen (including beer bottles). She wants the tables cleared of dirty dishes and no piles of dirty clothes on the floor.

A woman can always dream, can't she?

Source: in.news.yahoo.com/267/20100818/1774/tls-the-30-simple-things-women-really-wa.html

Can Electric current travel through flashlights?

2010-07-17T04:47:00.001-07:00

With deep pains (and tears in my eyes), i am sorry to inform You that yesterday morning, one of my dear friend's elder son (Mr. Aditya Suresh Joshi), age 19, studying in 1st year of engineering, died in Keshvani Hospital, Mumbai. He was admitted in Keshavani Hospital as burned patient.

Reason

4 days back this boy had gone to Amravati (One of the district place located in State of Maharashtra) on study tour. After their study was over, he, his classmates & his teachers, all of them were standing on "Badnera" railway station to catch the train. "Badnera" is the name of the railway station for "Amravati" city.

As soon as they arrived on Badnera Railway station, many of them started taking pictures of their friends using "Mobile Phones" and/or "Digital Camera". One of them complained that, in his camera, he was not able to capture more number of friends in one frame. He was not able to catch the angle. Another boy suggested that let's climb on train boogie and take picture so that all of them can be accommodated in single frame.

At that there was one goods wagon (all of them were oil tankers) train resting between 2 main railway lines.

Kumar Aditya climbed up oil boogie. Above his head, 40,000 volts electrical line was passing through. As soon as he clicked the digital camera? 40,000 volt current passed through the camera flash light to his camera and then from his camera to his fingers and then from his fingers to his body. All this happened within fraction of minutes. Next moment he was thrown from the top. His body was half burned on the spot.

At that time, his father (my friend) was traveling in Bangkok. His many friends in Pune came to know about this via mobile SMS. They instantly arranged air ambulance in Amravati and his burned body was brought to Keshavani Hospital, Mumbai. i was told that this is the best hospital in Mumbai. For 1 and 1/2 day or so he was talking to his relatives. When he was admitted to the hospital, at that time only, doctor informed his relatives that don't keep great hopes. Because of lot of complex issues in half burned body? He died yesterday morning.

• Now how many of us are aware about this technological threats & dangers? Honestly, Kumar Aditya and his father was not aware. His family was not aware. Our entire friend circle of more than 12,000, we were not aware. Now should we call ourselves as fully educated and fully knowledgeable people? Please Think of it.
• Please avoid mobile phones on petrol outlets,
• Please avoid talking on mobile phones while driving. i also know many of my friends who do not bother about this good suggestion and each one of them have opted for "Chalta Hai Yaar Attitude".
• Please avoid talking on mobile phones while they are in charging mode.
• Please avoid charging mobile phones near Your bed and/or near wooden furniture. Avoid mobile phones near high voltage electrical lines like railway stations and use flash lights.
• My friend, his family members and we all friends learned our lesson with loss of young life. Now Would You like to empower Your friends about this accident so as to avoid future accidents? We can save human life by empowering all the IT users who are in Your network?
• I have done "My Karma {with deep pains & tears in my eyes}" by empowering You about this horrible experience.

Please Please.....I request you to send this very important life threatening information to your loved ones.....

Learn how to turn $250 into $15,500.

2010-07-11T07:57:00.000-07:00

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Are you serious about making a full time income working from home? That is the dream of millions of people around the globe. But how many people can make a full time income this way? If there is another opportunity out there where the average person is making full time income at home, I would like to see it. I personally have made more that one million dollars working from home. As an inventor/marketer one of my products actually did quite well until it was reduced to ashes by the big nicotine peddlars.

I have looked at literally more than 100 business opportunites of which many were involved in the giant network marketing industry. Some companies had great products but little marketing support. It seemed that their only interest was getting you to sign up for your monthly supply of whatever, until your garage was full of product, and you had no one to sell it to.

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If you are focused and willing to work hard as a member of the TVI Express Canada Success Team, we will do everything in our power to help you succeed. We will be available to you. We will not leave you stranded. Your Success is Our Success – as a Team.

Our team is a team of people with an almost profound desire to help others. TVI’s marketing system actually encourages this. If I sponsor and help 2 people become successful, they get their 2 people and those 2 people get 2 people and so on – a continuous stream of
$10k paydays becomes available for everyone.

Once you have your two, you can focus on helping everyone else get their two. This is the absolute best way to build your TVI Express business. Becoming a part of our team, will multiply your results by tens and probably a hundred times over what you could do alone. Friends of yours who have no marketing savvy could be given the opportunity to join your team. Help them get started and watch the rolling snowball grow.

Marketing System

TVI Express is a UK based company that chose to launch this opportunity in China and India early in 2009. After having tremendous success they launched worldwide around July of 2009.

Travel Ventures International is basically a discount travel club. To become a member you simply purchase a travel voucher for $250. That voucher can be redeemed for a 6 night 7 day vacation from a selection of 5 star resorts around the world. No additional costs are required to participate in the business opportunity. Referring two new customers qualifies the new member for a recurring $10,000 payout.

They have created a very simple business model that almost insures a 100% success rate. At a minimum, anyone that purchases an initial travel voucher to become a member of TVI Express receives a 6 night 7 day vacation, well worth the $250 – and without doing anything else they will most likely double their money.

Products:

Travel Ventures International is a discount travel club. Members have access to a travel interface much like Travelocity, Orbitz, Expedia and such. Included is access to discount travel packages. The initial product to join is a $250 travel voucher. This voucher can be redeemed for a 6 night 7 day vacation. Airfare is the responsibility of the member.

TVI has a product that is obviously in demand and everybody uses. That is only half the battle though. It has to be at least as good if not better than the others. Add in a 6 night 7 day vacation including return airfare for the $250 membership and you have the recipe for a great product line.

Fantastic savings are also available through TVI’s partners. Car rentals alone could save you in excess of the $250 membership cost. Additionally, members have access to discounted and last minute travel packages. Unlike Global Resorts Networks these are not time share travel packages.

This is a product that everybody can use and probably already does. The TVI interface excels in comparison to the competition. Combined with a 6 night 7 day vacation for the one time membership price of $250, how can you lose?

Marketing System:

Travel Ventures International provides a replicating marketing page with contact management, auto responders, and full back office features. This is provided to all members at no additional cost and no monthly fees. Also provided are business building and marketing tools.

For a brand new company in their first year, they have an amazing system. Every member has a self replicating site to refer potential clients to review – built in with lead capture and video right on the landing page. This is all tied in with the member back office. The back office is impressive. The organization tracking and communications is better than most ten year old companies.

They truly have put together a system that anyone can turn $250 in to $10,000 by simply referring two people. So simple anyone can do it. No huge marketing learning curve to get into the six figure income.

Another factor is the emergence of one of the top home based business web sites as active promoter of the TVI Express business. People brand new to online marketing are now able to partner with a top rated home based business site. New members now have the advantage to the global reach of a Home Business.

Startup Costs:

It is a one time cost of $250 to become a member. No monthly fees – no minimum purchase. That’s it – $250 and that includes a 6 night 7 day vacation. No way it could get any better!

The Compensation Plan

Compensation Plan:

TVI has a revolving matrix compensation plan. This uses two different 2 by 3 matrices. The first is referred to as the Traveller board and the second it the Express board.

When you join TVI Express, you get a position at Level 1 of the Traveller Board. You earn a $250 commission and an eVoucher worth $250, which accounts to a total benefit of $500 (double your investment) as you exit the Board. The board splits when all positions on the board are filled. All that is required for you to qualify is sponsor just two people. To exit the traveller board you are not required to personally sponsor two people. Those two people can be excess sales made by someone on your team.

When you cycle out of the Traveller board, you get a position at Level 1 of the Express board. You earn a mega bonus of $10,000 credited to the Online Wallet instantly as soon as you cycle out of the Express Board. And that’s not all, you get a re-entry into the Express board for you to make another $ 10,000 in a revolving fashion. In addition to the $10,000 cash you also receive a $5,000 travel voucher for use with TVI exclusive travel.

This compensation plan is based on a compensation plan that has been around longer than most of the top tier networking businesses.

The Company pays out 72% of the sales in commission to the associates. In addition to keeping the 28% the company is also earning money through the travel interface.

All Team members make their way to the top of the Compensation plan through a Revolving Matrix system which makes you earn US $15,000 over and over again. This system ensures your success and helps you to capitalize on the efforts of all team members present in the boards.

The compensation plan has been designed to give you regular Income week after week. The revolutionary matrix system not only creates a long term income Opportunity for you but also helps you earn enormous amount of income every single week with growth of your organization.

The Power pool allows Presidential Associates have their piece of Share in global revenue of the Company. The power pool concept ensures regular leveraged income inflow giving you an opportunity to hold a prime position in Advisory Board of the Company.

This is the only Company in the World to distribute incentives ranging from Luxury cars to Private Jets and Splendid Villas in exotic locations around the world. All this is easily achievable if you are focussed and dedicated towards this company.

1. How fast can I get started after I sign up and how much does it cost?

The cost to join TVI Express is USD 250 if paid using prepaid vouchers and is USD 275 if paid by Liberty Reserve or Credit Card. It’s a one time out of the pocket expense for a lifetime membership and does not include any recurring charges.

After you have signed up and paid your membership, y ou immediately receive your backoffice and one click access to all various booking and search engines to start planning your next holiday. You also receive your very own Marketing Package and a self replicating website to start promoting the TVI Express Opportunity and build your way to financial freedom.

2. Do I need to sell any products?

No. You don’t need to sell any products. TVI Express is a unique e-commerce opportunity allowing you to build your business around the globe just by sitting at your home. However, we do support leaders who take initiatives to promote the opportunity offline conducting seminars and workshops about the Opportunity.

3. Is there a recurring cost or monthly membership payment?

No. There is no monthly payment. Your one-time payment to join TVI Express entitles you to have lifetime access to our upcoming promotional deals, programs and campaigns.

4. What do I need to do to cycle out of the boards?

The first thing you need to do is sponsor two (2) people who join the TVI Express Opportunity. This will qualify you to cycle out of the boards as you progress ahead in the Compensation Plan. Secondly, you need to encourage and teach those two downlines (people you sponsored) to sponsor more people and duplicate the process. Following these two simple steps will have you making money even while you sleep

5. Is there any limit on the times I can cycle out of the Express board and earn $ 15,000 each time.

No. There is no limit on cycles. You can earn as much as you want by cycling out multiple times, giving you an opportunity to create ongoing Residual income with each milestone you cross.

6. What is Residual Income? How is it different from Board payouts?

Residual Income ensures that you earn money on every sale in your organization enabling you to earn thousands of dollars with the growth of your network. It is different from the Board payouts and gets activated as soon as you cycle out of the Express (2nd) board. With growth of your network, not only you will cycle in boards and earn payouts but will also earn a certain percentage of amount on every person joining your worldwide team. The Compensation Plan has been designed keeping in mind the long term growth opportunities, with fast income at every step.

7. Is there any capping limit on Residual Income?

No capping, no ceiling and no time boundations. You can earn unlimited amount of income and the matrix structure pays till infinity allowing you to enhance your income every coming week.

8. Can I sponsor more than two people?

To qualify and earn commissions, you need to sponsor two people. However, if you want to progress fast and create multiple legs to ensure faster cycles and enhanced residual income from multiple legs, we do urge you to sponsor as many people as you can and support them at the same time.

9. What do I receive when I cycle?

You get the following commissions after you cycle out of the respective boards :
1) Traveller board : You receive $500 ($250 cash + an eVoucher worth $250)
2) Express Board : You receive $15,000 and a re-entry into the Express Board.

10. What is the advantage of sponsoring more than two people?

You will receive a 5 – 10% bonus on every member that joins your organization after you cycle out of the Express board. Sponsoring more than two people and opening multiple legs in your downline organization will not just have you earn more money from the matrix structure but will also ensure faster cycles in the Express board. Follow-the-leader system makes all members to follow their sponsors. If you bring in many people initially, there are very high chances that not just you won’t have to sponsor anyone again but also cycle out faster as more and more people will be following you on to the Express board.

11. When the board splits, how do members get assigned to new boards?

When the board splits, the members are placed in two new boards based upon the mechanism of top to bottom, left to right priority algorithm. Jump over’s are allowed in the boards giving value to those who build it faster than others present on the board.

12. How does my matrix commission raises from 5% to 10%?

Your commission increases with increase in your rank. When you cycle out of the Express board, you automatically become a Gold Associate and start receiving 5% of the group sales. When two people in any two different legs of your organizational structure reach the 5% level, you become a Diamond Associate and the percentage commission upgrades to 7%. Similarly, it goes to 8.5% and 10% finally entering you into the power pool where you earn lifelong royalty income from the Global Revenue of the Company.

13. What are the different ranks and percentage commissions involved with them?

When you join the company, you join at an Associate level and become a Silver Associate as soon as you hit the Express board. Following is the percentage commission structure involved with different ranks : Gold : 5% of Group Sales Diamond : 7% of Group Sales International Diamond : 8.5% of Group Sales Platinum Associate : 10% of Group Sales Presidential Associate : 10% of Group Sales with a share in the Company’s Global revenue by participating in the Power Pool.

14. Can I own multiple ID’s while building my team?

Yes, TVI allows you to own as many Id’s as you want expanding the ground to earn more commissions and earn double or triple the money on the same network that you build.

15. When do I receive incentives?

At TVI, we believe in valuing leadership by giving International fame and recognition. We award you with various lifestyle and high end incentives at our Leadership and Annual Events that we organize in exotic locations around the Globe.

16. Can I transfer my membership to any other person?

The TVI Express membership is fully transferrable and allows you to gift holidays and various other benefits to your loved ones. The booking process works on the instructions given by you in the backoffice.

17. What are the different payment methods?

Ans. We currently accept payments via Credit Cards, Liberty Reserve, Bank Wires, and eWallet.

18. How do I receive my commissions?

All commissions are instantly transferred to your secure eWallet, which is protected by our double check secure system. Funds can be withdrawn to your bank accounts, or can be received in forms of other ecurrencies from your backoffice. You can also choose to load the funds onto your very own TVI offered Mastercard Debit Card which is accepted at tens of thousands of ATM’s around the world.

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Pan Number:	AADCT2727M
Branch:	Jayanagar, Bangalore

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Rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills | Points to Consider

2009-12-08T05:36:00.000-08:00

If you are one of the many people who have a nose that doesn’t please you, perhaps you where born with it or it was later misshapen, then you have probably considered a nose job. On of the first things you should do is locate the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Beverly Hills that fits your needs. Set up an appointment and have your doctor evaluate your nose and talk to him or her about how your procedure will be paid for. In some cases your health insurance may be able to cover some of the cost.

Rhinoplasty or nose jobs are a safe and effective procedure and rhinoplasty has become one of the more popular cosmetic procedures of recent years. Everyday more and more people are undergoing rhinoplasty Beverly Hills surgeons estimate a gradual growth in positive procedures over the past few years.

If you are looking for cutting-edge surgical techniques then you are also looking for the best rhinoplasty surgeon. Living in or near Beverly Hills is ideal because there are several highly qualified plastic surgeons with years of experience close to home. Most rhinoplasty procedure are performed to enhancing the person’s appearance, but if your nose has difficulty doing its normal activity, then a reconstruction surgeon is what you require.

Benefiting from a nose job or rhinoplasty procedure can mean a boost to self esteem, a new and more attractive you or improved breathing and smelling. But if you are one of the unlucky few who have had complications from a prior procedure then you may be looking for the best revision rhinoplasty surgeon in Beverly Hills. We understand that you may feel nervous and even upset of having to go through another nose job but with the experience of the best revision surgeon in Beverly Hills, you can be assured that all possible outcomes will be addressed prior to surgery and extra care will be given to ensure a proper and healthy healing process.

Some residents living in Santa Monica rhinoplasty was a great success in helping them have a more content life. After your procedure your looks will be a bit unsightly however with plenty of rest and water in ten days, your bruises will fade and you should feel ready to go out in public. Consider this prior to surgery so that you can inform your employer and take some time off for healing. Talk to your surgeon about which cosmetics you can use that will be safe and reduce the chances of unwanted side effects.

It may take 2 to 6 months for you to completely heal and for the swelling to go down entirely.

If you are a smoker it may take up to a year before you are completely healed. Your surgeon may advise against going through other procedures during this healing period, after your nose job. The healing process can take longer if you are a smoker, are on certain kinds of medication or have a history of healing problems. Please talk to your doctor regarding these points prior to surgery.

Cosmetic Procedures in Los Angeles to Enhance Your Looks

2009-12-05T22:53:00.000-08:00

The best things to look for in a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon are his or her credentials including certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, The openess in communication to listen to your goals and anwer your questions with complete answers. If you feel that your cosmetic surgeon is not personal and caring towards your needs you should consider another surgeion. After consideration of your plastic surgeon choice, and you have confirmed that your choice meets your needs you have a great chance of having superior results.

For most men and women who consult their cosmetic surgeon Los Angeles area recidents usually approached the procedures with high expections related to the trends set by Hollywood. A profesional cosmetic surgeon will always address your expectation and explain what can and can not be achived to meet your goals.

Another cosmetic procedure commonly performed in Los Angeles lip augmentation can quicly enhance your looks. If you want fuller, sexier kissable lips you can consider the benefits that a lip autmenttation procedure can offer. Common lip augmentation procedure use a gel made from hyaluronic. Your surgeon will inject the gel solution into your lips to contor your lips and reach your desired looks. Hyaluronic is a clear gel composed of a naturally occurring carbohydrates that exists in human tissues. Brand name fillers include Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Hylaform.

After your Los Angeles lip augmentation women feel a mild discomfort for a few days as she skin streaches and the lips comfort. If swelling is present it usually subsides wiithin a short period of time. When consulting your surgeon about what types of filler you can use, ask your doctor what type of filler he recommends to achive your goals. Some filler are derived from natural materials while others are synthetic or actual object implants.

E Learn India offers OOP'S computer programming languages training

2009-12-05T22:50:00.000-08:00

Computer training which gives computer knowledge is required by every present industry, and is an essential piece in society, especially as technology progresses. Though some might feel overwhelmed with learning how to use a computer,and how to program it to make the computer do the things which we need,the task is not impossible. Hard work, dedication, and a basic understanding is all that is involved with learning how to use this technology. Individuals can find places that will offer the opportunity to do some computer based training and learn fundamentals, With the right instruction, people can do almost anything

Most major jobs that require computer programming as a skill will require the individual to have an extensive knowledge of technology. Whatever kind of language a software company specializes in,it will need mastered employees. Part of a job description will be learning the computer based training that goes along with the products offered by the organization.

At the Computer Training institute checking for understanding is just one of the many elements of training that requires an experienced trainer. "Okay?" is not good enough. A better way is to have students perform a task requiring understanding of the concept. If this is not possible, then questions must be posed so as to elicit information from the students. Trainers should put questions to students something like "Now, let's pretend we are in grade school. Here are three choices relating to what we just covered. Hold up one finger if the answer is A, two for B, and three for C." Students will usually chuckle and comply. This forces all students to think about the concept and choose an answer and allows me to re-explain if several have not grasped the idea.

Before applying for a job gain all the computer skills required, and clear your fundementels.Clear your fundamentals about the Object Oriented computer languages like Java,C# etc and databases like MySQL,Oracle and SQLServer and web technologies.

At ELearnIndia Computer Training institute with all the requirements included is available.ELearnIndia offers training in Object-Oriented computer programming languages C#,VB.NET,Java and SEO(Search Engine Optimization) along with databases like MySQL,Oracle and SQLServer, the topic of training covers the fundamentals of programming languages (C#,VB.NET,Java) and Web Technologies.

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How to Say ‘I Love You’ in Hundred Different Languages…..?

2008-08-07T02:15:00.000-07:00

How to Say ‘I Love You’ in Hundred Different Languages…..?

English - I love you
Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief
Albanian - Te dua
Arabic - Ana behibak (to male)
Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)
Armenian - Yes kez sirumen
Bambara - M’bi fe
Bangla - Aamee tuma ke bhalo aashi
Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu
Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo
Bulgarian - Obicham te
Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah
Cantonese Chinese - Ngo oiy ney a
Catalan - T’estimo
Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse
Chichewa - Ndimakukonda
Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)
Creol - Mi aime jou
Croatian - Volim te
Czech - Miluji te
Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig
Dutch - Ik hou van jou
Esperanto - Mi amas vin
Estonian - Ma armastan sind
Ethiopian - Afgreki’
Faroese - Eg elski teg
Farsi - Doset daram
Filipino - Mahal kita
Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua
French - Je t’aime, Je t’adore
Frisian - Ik hâld fan dy
Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort
Georgian - Mikvarhar
German - Ich liebe dich
Greek - S’agapo
Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo
Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw
Hawaiian - Aloha wau ia oi
Hebrew - Ani ohev otah (to female)
Hebrew - Ani ohev et otha (to male)
Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw
Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae
Hmong - Kuv hlub koj
Hopi - Nu’ umi unangwa’ta
Hungarian - Szeretlek
Icelandic - Eg elska tig
Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw
Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu
Inuit - Negligevapse
Irish - Taim i’ ngra leat
Italian - Ti amo
Japanese - Aishiteru
Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene
Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka
Kiswahili - Nakupenda
Konkani - Tu magel moga cho
Korean - Sarang Heyo
Latin - Te amo
Latvian - Es tevi miilu
Lebanese - Bahibak
Lithuanian - Tave myliu
Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu
Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu
Mandarin Chinese - Wo ai ni
Marathi - Me tula prem karto
Mohawk - Kanbhik
Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik
Nahuatl - Ni mits neki
Navaho - Ayor anosh’ni
Norwegian - Jeg Elsker Deg
Pandacan - Syota na kita!!
Pangasinan - Inaru Taka
Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo
Persian - Doo-set daaram
Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay
Polish - Kocham Ciebie
Portuguese - Eu te amo
Romanian - Te iubesc
Russian - Ya tebya liubliu
Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort
Serbian - Volim te
Setswana - Ke a go rata
Sign Language - ,\,,/ (represents position of fingers when signing ‘I Love You’)
Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan
Sioux - Techihhila
Slovak - Lu`bim ta
Slovenian - Ljubim te
Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo
Swahili - Ninapenda wewe
Swedish - Jag alskar dig
Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di
Tagalog - Mahal kita
Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li
Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe
Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen
Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu
Thai - Chan rak khun (to male)
Thai - Phom rak khun (to female)
Turkish - Seni Seviyorum
Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu
Urdu - mai aap say pyaar karta hoo
Vietnamese - Anh ye^u em (to female)
Vietnamese - Em ye^u anh (to male)
Welsh - ‘Rwy’n dy garu di
Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh
Yoruba - Mo ni fe

FACTOR4 WEIGHT CONTROL™ & POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME

2008-07-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought that a simple weight control shake, containing Power Amino Acids™, would turn out to be highly beneficial in combating Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome?

Soldiers and contractors returning from Iraq are increasingly facing post-traumatic stress disorders that lead to marital discord, alcohol abuse and personal injury. Not only are there currently 140,000 soldiers active in Iraq but there is a vast second army of contractors, up to 126,000 Americans, who are working for the US government in Iraq.

1,000 of these contractors have died, 13,000 have been injured and 24% show symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Clinical symptoms include wide mood swings, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety attacks, anger reactions and loss of cognitive skills accompanied by “hollow vacant eyes.”

According to Dr. Scheele, President and CEO of NovaLife, Inc., Power Amino Acids™ contained in Factor4 Weight Control™ energy shakes contain the direct precursors to neurotransmitters in the brain and provide the following benefits to those suffering from post-traumatic stress

syndrome:

Power Amino Acids™:

· Nourish the brain with essential amino acids™ within minutes

· Provide essential amino acid precursors for neurotransmitter health

· Increase clarity of thought

· Help to sharpen memory

· Provide a calming effect that stabilizes mood

· Increase feelings of comfort, satisfaction and well-being

· Relax the body and enhance restful sleep

· Reduce anger, stress, rage and aggression

· Help to relieve depression

· Help to relieve drug and alcohol dependency

· Increase pep, energy, activity, stamina and endurance

George A. Scheele, M.D.

Dr. Scheele, the Founder, President and CEO of NovaLife, Inc., is a world renowned nutrition expert who is board certified in Internal Medicine. He recently developed Factor4 Weight Control™, a delicious nutritional shake, which achieves sustained weight control and also can be an effective weight loss shake. Factor4™ also combats Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome.

Trained in Medicine at Johns Hopkins and UCSF, Dr. Scheele served as Professor of Medicine at The Rockefeller University, Yale University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School and participated in work that won two Nobel Prizes in Medicine, awarded in 1974 and 1999.

Looking Good – a womens bastion no more!

2008-07-12T07:37:00.000-07:00

One of the preserves of women, plastic surgery, has now fallen. Men are increasingly flocking to cosmetic surgeons to get plastic surgery options done on them. In spite of their squeamish nature when it comes to visiting doctors, and their bravado about beauty being skin deep, and increasing number of men now actually find plastic surgery viable!

According to Beverly Hills plastic surgery experts, enhancements like botox or a more involved procedure like a slimmer waistline are in demand. If Steve Carell can get an extreme makeover in Get Smart, so can the average Michael.

I think, though, body contouring has not as yet picked up significantly among men. It is the initial start, mentions one prominent Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon – prominent jaws, a sharp nose, nothing dramatic.. He has reported increase among Beverly Hills Face Lift patients, in Eyelid Surgery and of course in Rhinoplasty.

In fact, in Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty (or Nose Jobs, as it is more colloquially called) are the rage. Experts rave about Matt Dillon and his rumored nose job, but in reality, it is the enhanced information availability that has made the procedure so popular.

Oh and by the way, the other important reason for the sharp spurt in male plastic surgery is an increased decision making ability of men when it comes to their looks.

How things have changed! Welcome to the era of male empower rment. Never mind the fact that it was actually Anne Hathaway who had the cosmetic procedure done in Get Smart, but that is another story! Male Brain Surgery – its coming!

Making your smile so memorable…

2008-07-12T07:20:00.000-07:00

We all know how important first impressions are, but what if your smile isn't so memorable? Getting closer to having that perfect smile you always dreamed about is not so hard to reach. For cosmetic dentistry Los Angeles County, Dr. Alan Howard has offered his wide array of state-of-the art dental services and exceptional patient care. Dr. Alan Howard, well-respected Encino dentist, and his team of highly-qualified and experienced staff, have always made it a point to make sure patients are as comfortable, well-informed, and individually attended to as possible. Dr. Howard specializes in a wide array of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic dentistry procedures, which he is always willing to discuss and clarify with patients, in order that they fully understand and benefit from the best treatment available. Dr. Howard is always available to explain services such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and other procedures . Call Dr. Howard's office and schedule a consultation today to see which procedure bests suits you. Dr. Howard will work with you until you are satisfied with the beautiful smile you deserve.

How to Choose a Water Purifier: Water, Water Everywhere...but Not a Drop to Drink? "

2008-07-02T06:13:00.000-07:00

You're thirsty after working in the sun on a hot Saturday afternoon. You head to the kitchen and pour yourself a cool glass of water and gulp it back greedily. The immediate effect is to cool you down, quench your thirst, and re-hydrate your body.
But did you give any thought to what its doing to your body? It's true that doctors suggest we drink 8 glasses of water a day, but if you don't drink the right kind of water, it can have a harmful effect on you!

Wait a minute, you say: "The right kind of water???" How many kinds of water are there? The answer is: several! Water is not just a colorless liquid that quenches our parched tongues. Water is a necessary part of life and not just for keeping us hydrated.

Most people don't know that water contains other properties that allow you to live a healthy life:

1..Your water is supposed to deliver essential nutrients and minerals needed to live. For example, calcium, magnesium, potassium and trace elements -- which doctors recommend we take in -- can be found in some drinking waters, but not all. Are you spending an arm and a leg on supplements to ensure you're getting these minerals when instead you can get them simply and cheaply by drinking the right kind of water?

2. Your water should help balance out the acidic state of your body. Simply put, our bodies' tissues produce waste that is acid in nature. When these acid wastes accumulate --because of pollutants, modern diet and stress -- our tissues slowly deteriorate. Chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis are associated with this acid condition. Water should help balance out our acidic state by being alkaline.

3. Like a natural stream, your water should have antioxidant properties. Oxidization hastens cell breakdown, while foods with antioxidant properties prevent it. You don't need anyone to tell you that you want a body that generates cells, not destroys them!

4. Your water should be free of contaminants. Many people are shocked to learn that there can be over 2000 contaminants in an ordinary glass of tap water.

aside from quenching your thirst, water should also be full of minerals, be alkaline, and be antioxidant. But did you know that most water is exactly the opposite? And did you know that waters from many water purifier systems fail these basic requirements? It's true. People buy water purification systems thinking that they will successfully filter out the "bad stuff" and keep the "good stuff"in water.

Unfortunately, many systems, even the expensive ones, either do an inadequate job of filtering out the "bad stuff" or they filter out everything-- both good and bad. In fact, there are filtration systems for which people pay top dollar, that doctors recommend you don't drink from on a long term basis -- because they can make your body even more acidic! But before you completely swear off water, know this: it's not all bad news.

There are excellent purification systems that do a good job of creating healthy, alkaline water with as much antioxidant property as a glass of orange juice! Protect the health of your family.

Before believing the advertising claims of any system, and before spending a fortune on bottled water, really compare the choices in home purification systems.

Find out:

1. How do the health benefits of each system compare? (contamination, acidity, antioxidant, minerals)

2. What's the taste like? If you don't love the taste, you won't drink enough water.

3. How much will it actually cost me?

100,000 beats a day - your heart's vital statistics

2008-06-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

The average adult human heart beats 72 times per minute, that’s 100,000 beats every day

Coronary Heart Disease is the UK’s single biggest killer

15% of all deaths in women and 20% of all deaths in men are from Coronary Heart Disease

Every two minutes someone has a heart attack in Britain

Over 50% of people in Britain that suffer from a heart attach will survive

Reduce your risk from Coronary Heart Disease by doing some of the following –

If you smoke - Stop
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
Exercise
Lose weight
Get your blood pressure checked

What is your life's account..........................?

2008-06-24T02:33:00.000-07:00

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Belly fat in women: How to lose belly fat.....

2008-06-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

Whether it's because of heredity, hormonal changes or aging-related weight gain, many women notice an increase in belly fat as they grow older — and especially after menopause. Gaining fat in your abdomen is particularly unhealthy when compared to other locations in your body. Excess belly fat increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers. The good news is that a few lifestyle changes and some targeted abdominal exercises can help you battle your belly bulge.

When fat gathers in your abdomen

As you age and your metabolism slows down, the amount of fat in your body slowly increases. Women experience an even greater fat percentage increase than men do. Then after menopause, your body fat distribution tends to shift — less in your arms, legs and hips, and more in your abdomen.

You may think belly fat is limited to the stuff out front that you can grab with your hand — but it's the fat you can't see that's really a cause for concern. Visceral fat lies deeper inside the abdomen, surrounding the abdominal organs. Gaining this type of fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems. Subcutaneous fat, located between the skin and the abdominal wall, is more visible but also less likely to be a health risk.

While a slowing metabolism and decreased physical activity contribute to overall weight gain as you age, those factors don't influence visceral fat accumulation directly. Heredity may be the culprit — you may simply have inherited a tendency to gain weight in your midsection. Hormones also play a role. Hormonal changes after menopause may change the way that your body breaks down and stores fat, leading to more fat accumulating in your belly.

Some women even experience a widening waist without gaining any weight. Although you may not be gaining extra fat, your abdominal fat is increasing as limb and hip fat decreases. Even in women of a normal weight, too much fat concentrated in the midsection is unhealthy.

The midsection matters

Gaining weight in your abdomen does more harm than simply making your waistband too tight. While putting on weight in general can have negative effects on your health, abdominal weight gain is particularly unhealthy. Too much belly fat increases your risk of:

Heart disease
Breast cancer
Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome
Gallbladder problems
High blood pressure
Colorectal cancer

Researchers also have found that abdominal fat cells aren't just dormant energy waiting to be burned up. The cells are active, producing hormones and other substances that can affect your health. For example, some fat-cell-produced hormones can promote insulin resistance, a precursor to type II diabetes; others can produce estrogen after menopause, which may increase your breast cancer risk. Researchers are still sorting out how the excess hormones affect overall health, but they do know that too much visceral fat can disrupt the body's normal hormonal balance.

Measuring your middle

You know you've gained some inches around your torso, but how can you know whether it's an unhealthy amount? You can calculate your body-mass index (BMI) or waist-hip ratio, but researchers have found that simply measuring your waist can tell you whether you have an unhealthy amount of belly fat. In fact, BMI may not be an accurate measure of body fat percentage or fat distribution, particularly after menopause.

To measure your waist, run a tape measure around your midsection at about the level of your navel. Breathe normally, don't hold your tummy in, and don't pull the tape so tight that it presses your skin down. In a woman of healthy weight, a waist measurement of 35 inches or more indicates an unhealthy concentration of abdominal fat. Some research has shown that a measurement of 33 inches or more, no matter what your weight, increases your health risks.

Why is eye safety at work important?

2008-06-21T20:51:00.000-07:00

Why is eye safety at work important?

Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. More than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work each day. About 1 in 10 injuries require one or more missed workdays to recover from. Of the total amount of work-related injuries, 10-20 % will cause temporary or permanent vision loss.

Experts believe that the right eye protection could have lessened the severity or even prevented 90% of eye injuries in accidents.

What are the common causes of eye injuries?

Common causes for eye injuries are:

Flying objects (bits of metal, glass)
Tools
Particles
Chemicals
Harmful radiation
Any combination of these or other hazards

What is my best defense against an eye injury?

There are three things you can do to help prevent an eye injury

Know the eye safety dangers at work-complete an eye hazard assessment
Eliminate hazards before starting work. Use machine guarding, work screens, or other engineering controls)
Use proper eye protection.

When should I protect my eyes at work?

You should wear safety eyewear whenever there is a chance of eye injury. Anyone working in or passing through areas that pose eye hazards should wear protective eyewear.

What type of safety eyewear is available to me?

Safety eyewear protection includes:

Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses
Goggles
Face shields
Welding helmets
Full-face respirators

What type of safety eye protection should I wear?

The type of safety eye protection you should wear depends on the hazards in your workplace. If you are working in an area that has particles, flying objects, or dust, you must at least wear safety glasses with side protection (side shields). If you are working with chemicals, you should wear goggles. If you are working near hazardous radiation (welding, lasers, or fiber optics) you must use special-purpose safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets designed for that task.

What is the difference between glass, plastic, and polycarbonate safety lenses?

All three types of safety lenses meet or exceed the requirements for protecting your eyes.

Glass lenses

Are not easily scratched
Can be used around harsh chemicals
Can be made in your corrective prescription
Are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable

Plastic lenses

Are lighter weight
Protect against welding splatter
Are not likely to fog
Are not as scratch-resistant as glass

Polycarbonate lenses

Are lightweight
Protect against welding splatter
Are not likely to fog
Are stronger than glass and plastic
Are more impact resistant than glass or plastic
Are not as scratch resistant as glass

What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes

2008-06-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

Eating and Diabetes

You can take good care of yourself and your diabetes by learning

what to eat
how much to eat
when to eat

Making wise food choices can help you

feel good every day
lose weight if you need to
lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other problems caused by diabetes

Healthful eating helps keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in your target range. Physical activity and, if needed, diabetes medicines also help. The diabetes target range is the blood glucose level suggested by diabetes experts for good health. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target.

Blood Glucose Levels

What should my blood glucose levels be?

Target Blood Glucose Levels for People with Diabetes
Before meals	70 to 130
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal	less than 180

Talk with your health care provider about your blood glucose target levels and write them here:

My Target Blood Glucose Levels
Before meals	______ to ______
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal	less than ______

Ask your doctor how often you should check your blood glucose on your own. Also ask your doctor for an A1C test at least twice a year. Your A1C number gives your average blood glucose for the past 3 months. The results from your blood glucose checks and your A1C test will tell you whether your diabetes care plan is working.

How can I keep my blood glucose levels on target?

You can keep your blood glucose levels on target by

making wise food choices
being physically active
taking medicines if needed

For people taking certain diabetes medicines, following a schedule for meals, snacks, and physical activity is best. However, some diabetes medicines allow for more flexibility. You’ll work with your health care team to create a diabetes plan that’s best for you.

Non-Invasive 64-Slice CT Coronary Angiography

2008-06-19T19:35:00.000-07:00

"For a large number of patients, the first and only symptom of heart disease is a fatal heart attack. Thus diagnosis becomes extremely important for everyone and that too pre-emptive and non-invasive.""A cardiac CT scan can provide an image of the heart and its arteries so detailed that the presence of plaque, narrowing or stenosis of the arteries, calcium scoring and abnormal heart vessels can be determined with a comparable degree of detail and accuracy previously only available through an invasive procedure such as cardiac catheterization or angiography. With 64-Slice CT Scan it is a matter of just a few minutes now."

A 64 CT scan can provide finely detailed images that allow your doctor to diagnose and treat not only heart disease but also the blockage that may lead to a brain stroke, lung diseases, abdominal pathologies and the peripheral vascular diseases common to diabetics.

HEART STATISTICS:

Coronary artery disease is the single largest cause of morbidity amongst all diseases so much so that it has been classified as having reached pandemic proportions by none less than the WHO (World Health Organisation).
Over 7,0000,000 Indians have heart related diseases
1 in 3 adults, both men and women, has some form of cardiovascular disease.
In 90% of adult victims of sudden cardiac death, two or more major coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.
Brain death and permanent death start to occur in just 4-6 minutes after someone experiences cardiac arrest.
It is in the early or initial stage that the heart disease is almost certainly treatable.
The heart and brain muscles are the ones which cannot be revived once dead.
The cardiac 64 CT scan provides 3D images of the heart so detailed that the heart disease can be detected at a very early stage.

You don't have to fear Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery.

2008-06-19T03:49:00.000-07:00

Have you been diagnosed with Heart or Artery Disease? Are you aware of the seriousness of your situation? You may already have been told by your Doctor you need angioplasty, bypass surgery or face the prospect of dying prematurely. Many customers using Angioprim find that within the first weeks, symptoms begin to subside and the critical need for surgery diminishes.

If everyone used Angioprim, Heart disease would be a thing of the past!

The Symptoms of Heart Disease are:

Poor Sleeping, low energy, fatigue with exertion, shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, pain in the arms or legs, the need for an afternoon nap. Any or all of the above.

A Heart attack means a portion of your Heart Muscle has died from oxygen starvation and will not come back to life. Poor blood flow is the problem. When a large enough portion of heart muscle dies, so do you.

Dark Circles Under Eyes

2008-06-18T20:10:00.000-07:00

It seems the causes of dark circles compound as we get older. Many causes stem from our behavior instead of an illness or an external factor beyond our control. The scientific definition of dark circles is the thinning of the infraorbital fat pad (the fatty layer above the check bone and below the eyes). Because of this thinning of the skin, either light reflects off from this area or the veins under the eyes are showing through the skin. In both instances the appearance of shadowing or dark circles are seen.

The most common causes of dark circles are in my opinion behavioral. This means we could have prevented or we did something that caused the dark circles. Sometimes by changing our behavior we can reduce the appearance of dark circles, but in other cases we may need to take more drastic steps. First let's discover what we can do to reduce the dark circles under our eyes.

Things to reduce dark circles under your eyes:

Get plenty of sleep - maintain a regular sleep schedule
Sleep with your head slightly elevated
Maintain a balanced diet - plenty of fruits and vegetables
Stay hydrated - drink eight glasses of water per day
Reduce the stress in your life - at work and at home
Avoid overexposure to the sun
Reduce or avoid caffeine
Reduce or avoid sodium

Quick temporary fixes for dark circles:

Apply cool compresses - caffeinated tea bags, cucumbers, potatoes
Apply refrigerated gel mask
Apply 2 refrigerated spoons
Apply an under-eye concealer

If you have tried the home remedies above with no success, then I would recommend getting one of each of the products below. Each product performs a specific function in removing dark circles.

Nourishing Eye Pads - MoreInfo
Helps reduce puffiness and minimize dark circles.
Eye-X-Cel - MoreInfo
Helps reduce dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
Regeneration Gold Eye Repair - MoreInfo
Improve the appearance of sagging skin around your eyes.

Ice cream or ice-cream (originally iced cream) is a frozen dessert made from dairy products

2008-06-17T22:56:00.000-07:00

ce cream or ice-cream (originally iced cream) is a frozen dessert made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, combined with flavorings and sweeteners, such as sugar, and possible other ingredients. This mixture is stirred slowly while cooling to prevent large ice crystals from forming; the result is a smoothly textured ice cream. In the United States, ice cream made with just cream, sugar, and a flavoring (usually fruit) is sometimes referred to as "Philadelphia style" ice cream. Ice creams made with eggs, usually in the form of custards, are "French" ice creams.

Frozen custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato, and other similar products are sometimes informally called ice cream, but governments generally regulate the commercial use of these terms based on quantities of ingredients. American federal labeling standards require ice cream to contain a minimum of 10% milk fat (about 7 grams (g) of fat per 1/2 cup serving) and 20% total milk solids by weight.

Teddy bear car navigation system

2008-06-16T06:36:00.001-07:00

The prototype robot stands 30 centimeters (1 ft) tall and has 6 joints in its arms and neck, which it uses to make gestures while providing spoken directions.
The robot bear is also equipped with functions to improve auto safety, such as an alcohol detection sensor embedded in its neck. If it smells booze, the robot confronts the driver, saying, “You haven’t been drinking, have you?” Other sensors detect wreckless driving, so if the driver suddenly accelerates or slams on the brakes, the robot says, “Watch out!”

As a bonus feature, the robot bear provides information about nearby landmarks when you stroke its head.

Telugu Movie review -Pawan's Jalsa

2008-06-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

Story

Sanjay Sahu (Pawan Kalyan) is a happy-go-lucky type youth. Bhagyamati (Ileana) falls in love with him and Sanjay accepts her proposal after waiting for a while. Meanwhile, the men of Damodara Reddy (Mukesh Rishi) -a factionist operating from a jail - keep hunting for Sanjay Sahu. The rest of the story is all about why Damodar Reddy is after Sanjay and how Sanjay reacts to it.

Artists Performance

Pawan Kalyan: Pavan Kalyan is extremely energetic as Sanjay Sahu. He did fresh dialogue modulation to create good humor. Everybody had a doubt about Pawan Kalyan performing to the Trivikram's punches and I must say that Pawan Kalyan excelled in getting the Trivikram dialogues right. He did not mind uttering satire on his 'pulla kallu'. He also did fights really well. Pawan Kalyan is looking dashing in Che Guevera get-up during his naxalite days.

Mahesh Babu: Mahesh Babu should be commended for giving voiceover to the narration of the film. It is a very good gesture by Mahesh Babu and this kind of culture augurs well for the Telugu film industry. Mahesh Babu did it in his usual style with an undercurrent wit.

Heroines: Ileana did the role of confused and dumb girl. She is alright. It is a passive role for such a vivacious actress like Ileana. Parvati Melton is sexy to the extent that she dominated Ileana in all the scenes where they were together. Kamalinee Mukherjee did a cameo and she is good. Actor Sivaji did a small role.

Others: Brahmanandam will have you in splits again in the second half of this film for some time. Mukesh Rishi is very good as a villain with a different get-up. Prakash Raj is ok as the father of the heroine. Sunil is nice. Ali and Dharmavarapu are adequate.

Technical Departments:

Story - screenplay - direction: The basic storyline of the film is wafer-thin. It is a love story of a reformed naxalite who is forced to confront a bad man. Trivikram excelled in dialogue department and penned many episodes catering to comedy segment. But as a script writer, he failed to do justice to the texture of the film. The film is pretty neat in terms of the comedy department. But he could not fix the narrative into any one particular genre. The screenplay should have been better. The director who made hero reveal about his downtrodden past and social commitment through the dialogues before interval could not match it with the characterization of hero in the second half. Trivikram did very good in technical aspects in terms of sets, camera angle etc.

The following scenes are pretty impressive:

1. Pawan Kalyan antics while meeting Prakash Raj with proposal for twice.
2. Pawan Kalyan splitting milk with Brahmanandam
3. Pawan Kalyan giving 10 rupees note to Brahmanandam. (best comedy thread in the entire film)

The following scenes seem to have got inspired by some other films

1. Mukesh Rishi calling off hero assassination at the last minute (Bill calling Elle Driver back when she is about to inject poison in the body of Uma Thurman)
2. Pawan Kalyan – Prakash Raj jungle episode (Noman's land and Kabul Express)
3. Sivaji's food allergy (Hitch film)

Other departments: Dialogues are superb. Music by Devi Sri Prasad is very good. Background score is also nice. All the songs are picturized in an attractive manner. However, Jennifer Lopez song appears to have been inserted just for the sake of Parvati Melton. Jalsa title song is placed during the climax of the film instead of the beginning. Cinematography is very good. Editing is cool. Fights are composed well. Production values of the film are extravagant.

Analysis: First half of the film is packed with nice entertainment though there is no story. The second half should have been better. The plus points of the film are Pawan Kalyan, hilarious dialogues and rich technical values. The negative points are screenplay, naxalite element and excessive runtime. There is no justification to the title 'Jalsa'. On a whole, you may consider watching Jalsa for the comedy episodes in the film.

20,000 teachers to be recruited shortly

2008-06-16T06:32:00.000-07:00

The State government will recruit as many as 20,000 teachers shortly against permanent posts through district selection committees (DSC).

Finance Minister K. Rosaiah announced this at a press conference, where he stated that direct recruitment on such a massive scale was never undertaken before.

He said as many as 7,95,760 people had been offered employment during the last four years through direct recruitments undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), the DSCs, public sector undertakings like APSRTC, APGenco, APTransco and through contract appointments and outsourcing.

The Finance Minister said notifications would be issued to undertake recruitments through these agencies and through the State Police Recruitment Board to fill the vacant posts in various departments numbering 6,061. Besides, notification would also be issued “very soon” to recruit another 20,000 teaches through DSCs.

All-party rally against petrol hike

2008-06-16T06:14:00.001-07:00

Telugu Desam Party activists burning effigy as a protest against fuel price hike in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

All major political parties took out rallies protesting the increase in prices of petroleum products in the district headquarters across the State and also in the twin cities.

Activists of the Telugu Desam, the BJP and the CPI(M) participated in the processions and burnt effigies representing the Centre. Telugu Desam MP M.V. Mysoora Reddy at a press conference here criticised the UPA government on the hike, the eighth one since 2004.

He said, while there was nothing that could be done on the fluctuations in the international market, the government could consider reduction in taxation on petroleum products , he said. Reduction in the levies apart, there was a need for cost-cutting especially on the infrastructure and network expansion by oil companies. If these were taken up, the government could straightaway reduce petrol prices by Rs. 8 a litre, he said.

The ‘Vyavasaya Karmika Sangham, Progressive Women’s Organisation, All-India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha, Progressive Youth League and Gummadi Narsaiah, MLA of CPI (ML-New Democrary)demanded immediate withdrawal of new pricing.

Beautyfull tourism places in visakhapatnam

2008-06-16T06:12:00.000-07:00

ANNAVARAM

The Famous Hindu Pilgrim center is known for Sri Vira Venkata Satyanarayanaswamy Temple on the sacred Ratnagiri hill and the four metre high representation of the Hindu Trinity. THe Structure of the main temple represents a chariot with four wheels. It is believed that the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled on performing Vrata (fasting) over here. The chief festival days are Bhishma Ekadasi (Jan. / Feb..), Kalyanotsavam and Vysaka Ekadasi (Apr./ May)

ARUKA VALLEY

The Picturesque valley on the Eastern Ghats, about 115 KM. From Visakhapatnam is popularly known as Andhra's Ooty. The fertile valley extends over an area of 36 sq .km. and is rich in flora and flora. The scenic landscape, bracing climate , orchards, silvery streams attra cts tourists from far and wide, The valley is inhabited by 17 colorful tribes, still untouched by modern civilization and is a favourite outdoor location for the Telugu film makers. The famous attraction of Aruku valley is the 1 million year old Borra Caves which are about 90 km from

Visakhapatnam, The caves are spread over an area of 2 square Kilometers. The caves were formed as a result of the action of the waters of Gosthani river on the limestone terrain and has resulted into fascinating stalagmite and stalactite structures.

BAVIKONDA EXCAVATIONS

The Buddhist excavation site is 16 km from Visakhapatnam. Magnificent Viharas and stupas have been unearthed here

THOTLA KONDA

In the same district of Visakhapatnam, 16 kms along the picturesque Vizag-Bhimili road lines Thotlakonda, where a number of stupas, viharas and chaityas belonging to the Hinayana school were found. A unique discovery providing evidence of maritime trade during that perio

d was Satavahana coins bearing on the obverse of a ship with two masts, anchored to the shore. The site can be approached via the road running along the coastline between Visakhapatnam city and Bheemunipatnam (Bhimili), the second oldest municipality in the country.

BHEEMUNIPATNAM OR BHEEMILI

The historical town is set on the confluence or river Gosthani and Bay of Bengal. One can see temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha atop a big laterite hill. According to a legend Bhima one of five pandava brothers of Mahabharta epic killed demon bakasura and installed this shrine.
It is also known for the 17th century ruins of a Dutch fort and settlement. A cemetery here has some tombs, embossed with the skull-and-cross bones motif of the sea pirates. The beach

here is quite calm and considered to be the safest for the Swimmers. A drive on the beach road from Visakhapatnam to Bheemunipatnam is quite fascinating, the 24 km. long beach road is said to be the second longest in the country.

DUDMA FALLS

The spectacular falls adjoining the river Machkund are set amidst scenic surroundings. These are the highest falls of the region and are visited by many tourist.

It is about 48 kms. from Visakhapatnam and has a rich variety o avifauna species.

SANKARAM

The excavations on the two hillocks here have revealed huge Buddhist stupas and shrine with large images of Buddha dating back to 3rd-7th century, It is about 41 kms. from Visakhapatnam.

SIMHACHALAM

Simhachalam or the 'Lion's Hill' is 16 km from Visakhapatnam. it is an important Hindu Pilgrim Center, known for the Varaha Lakshmi Narasimhaswami Temple. The 11th century temple is amongst the most important shrines or Lord Vishnu in the country. THe presiding deity of the shrine is Lord Narasimha - a combination of the varaha and the Narasimha incarnations of Vishnu. The main deity is always covered with sandal paste and the real shape of the deity can only be seen during'Chandanayatra Festival' (March-April). The Shrine is also noted for its excellent architecture.

TYDA NATURE CAMP

It is about 75 kms from Visakhapatnam on the Aruku road and had camping facilities at jungle Bells, which provides an enchanting experience to the tourists. The region is rich in flora nd fauna. The main attractions are rock climbing,trekking and target shooting with bow and arrows, Even the language of the jungle is taught like identification of calls, marks etc. as well as understanding interesting features of various flora and fauna o prevalent in the Eastern Ghats, It is a very unique experience to stay in the log huts and tents set in tribal environs.

KAILASAGIRI
The charming hill on the seafront, sprawled over 100 acres of hill area, and rising 304 mts. above sea level, presents a breath taking scenic view, especially towards Bheemili. It has been developed as an attractive picnic spot. View points with roof and cement seats are located at different places on the hill to enjoy the serene atmosphere and scenic beauty and the whole city can be viewed in a panorama through seven vantage points on this location. The magnificent Shiv Parvathi statues with lighted

mountains in front are worth seeing. Sankaram, Chakram and Namam fully lighted in the night are visible from almost all parts of the city.

DOLPHIN'S NOSE

The most conspicuous landmark in Vizag is Dolphin's Nose, a huge rock 357 mt hight promontory jutting out into the sea and very like the nose of the mammal. It also shelters the harbour, from where manganese and iron ore are shipped out. The nation's powerful beacon of the lighthouse directs ships 65 kms away.

RUSHIKONDA BEACH

Down the coast towards Bhimili is Rushikonda Hill ("the Sugarloaf Hill") and beach. The beach is ideal for surfing and swimming.
Rushikonda is a thickly covered hill located at a distance of 13kms. from Visakhapatnam on the Visakhapatnam- Bheemunipatnam beach road. The steep hill slopes upward from Rishikonda beach which is one of Visakhapatnam's loveliest beaches. Golden, unspoiled sands quenched by the sun-drenched waters of a tranquil sea, a well appointed 36 room tourist lodge, individual

rental cottages, a restaurant and other amenities in the tourist complex, make Rishikonda even more inviting.
If you are a water sports freak then, the golden beach of Rushikonda is the beach for you. You can spend hours water skiing & wind surfing. One of the interesting aspects here is that even though the wells are near the sea they do not contain saline water. Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple of 14th century surrounded by seven hills is located here.

INDIRAGANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK

A trip to Indira Gandhi Zoo Park is never boring which considered as of the India's largest in-door Zoo park of its kind. Located near Bay of Bengal and surrounded by Visakha Vally, this zoo park features a cast of thousands! Their stars includes the Cat Complex where you can see the entire cat family with Lions, Bengal tigers, Jaguars, Leopards etc.
A Special Mini-Train was installed at the Indira Priyadarshini Zoological Park to facilitate people to watch the wild life in a open top train which runs of rubber wheels.

Nearly eighty species numbering eight hundred animals are present in the zoo. The well planned layout of the zoo has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, ungulates and birds. The Birds encloser includes all kinds of birds and peacocks. There is a Deer Safari available for the visitors. The zoo is open all the days except Mondays.The primates comprise various monkeys - the common Langur, Rhesus monkey, Bonnet Monkey and also includes certain other exotic fauna like Mandrills, Olive Baboons and Sacred Baboons.

The Himalayan Black bear and the Sloth bear in the bear complex are housed in large moated enclosures.

The Hippopotamus is a special attraction to the zoo. The Crocodile complex has all the three Indian Crocodile species. The Reptile section has Pythons, Snakes, Land Tortoises, Terrapins, Water Monitor Lizards, Monitor Lizards etc. Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Barking Deer and Thamin Deer are the collection in Herbivores section.

A varied collection of birds from the Eastern ghats in the large walk-through aviaries is a special attraction in the Zoo. Grey Pelicans, Rosy Pelicans, Pied Horn bills, Painted Storks, Peacocks, Ducks, other ground birds and little beautiful love birds, Budgerigars, and Cockateels form the bird collection in the Zoo.

VUDA PARK

Vuda Park, also known as Taraka Rama Park, is one of the prime attractions in Visakhapatnam. It is a beautiful park right on the Sun-n-Sea beach with boating and swimming facilities, roller skating rink (Consult the master for training 9 a.m. to 8.p.m) , artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a children's park. Playpen for children - 40 Children can play at a time with 3000 plastic balls and with boxing bags. (Free).

One of the main attractions of the park is the Musical Fountain with a huge gallery to rest and take in the beauty. (at 6.30 p.m. Rs.5/-).

You can utilize the VUDA Health Club (Rs.250/- monthly) and Swimming pool (swimming permitted for Rs.5/-) which are avilable at Vuda park. The centeral lake in the park offers boating, Boat club (boating permitted for Rs.5/-)

Vaisakha Kala Vedika Trust (Free) (conducts classical music & dance everyday in the evening from 6 p.m.) Every evening cultural programs such as classical music, dance, and poetry are conducted at the Visakhi Kalavedika open auditorium. For those who go for picnicing, there are a variety of restaurants and food stalls.

MUDASARLOVA PARK

Mudsarlova Park is located at a distance 5 km. from Vishakhapatnam, at the vicinity of Lake surrounded by hills and Palm Trees.The site consists of park, several picinig spots, wide lawns, fountains, beautiful flower gardens, different types of trees. birds and peacocks in cages.One of the main attraction of this park is scenic Golf Course Club.

APPIKONDA

Appikonda is a small village located 18-kms from Visakhapatnam at the cost of the Bay of Bengal. History speaks that it is at this village that Kapila Maha Muni has installed the idol of Somalingeswara Swamy and thus the name - Kapilakonda which was over the ages changed to Apillakonda and further to Appikonda.The Lord Shiva temple here contains inscriptions dating back to 12th Century AD. There was a life-size bull at the temple that was carved out of Black Stone. Every years Shiva Rathri is celebrated with much devotion.

SRI VENKATESWARA SWAMY KONDA

The important hillock of ht city has temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, According to the Telugu inscriptions, a british soldier Captain Black moor built, this temple in 1886. From here one can view the port channel, which was the entrance of the inner harbour for ships and liners.

DARGA KONDA

This magnificent hill has a mosque and a shrine dedicated to the Muslim saint sayed Ali Medina Alias ishaque Madina, who revered for his prophecies, The shrine is visited by people of all faiths.

ROSS HILL (KANYAMARYKONDA)

It is the Highest hill on the Eastern Ghats and is named after Mr. Ross, a prominent personality who built a house on this hill in 1864. The house was later converted into a Roman Catholic Church and named 'Our Lady of the sacred Heart'. The Ross Hill affords excellent views of the Ship Building Yard.

RAMAKRISHNA BEACH

The magnificent beach sprawls over the largest part of the sea front and is the most popular site i the city. The Ramakrishna mission is located nearby and there is also and imposing KALI TEMPLE near the beach. The aquarium here is an another attraction of the beach. Plans are on to upgrade this into an Oceanarium.

LAWSON'S BAY

This popular beach is located to the north of Visakhaptnam and is considered Ideal for Swimming and surfing as well. The beach has changing rooms and facilities for fresh water bathing after a swim in the sea.

KEERTANA VANAMU
This fine beach resort has been developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) on the splendid Visakhapatnam - Bheemunipatnam beach road. The resort has a rustic ambience with landscape gardens and coconut grooves a restaurant and amphitheater.

Preparing for Pregnancy ...................?

2008-06-16T06:11:00.000-07:00

What can you do to prepare yourself and your body for pregnancy ahead of time? The key is to live a healthy lifestyle. Evaluate your daily habits and take some time to make the necessary changes for you and your future baby. Emotionally, you should be ready to commit to a lifetime of parenthood.

If you have ongoing medical conditions, it is important for those conditions to be stable before getting pregnant. If you have any of the following medical problems, plan to see your doctor or midwife before you conceive:

Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer
Deep vein thrombosis
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart disease
Hepatitis
Herpes
High blood pressure
Hypo- or hyperthyroidism
Kidney disease
Lupus
Sickle cell trait or disease
Urinary tract infections

Obviously, you should report any other medical condition that might have an impact on you and the baby.

You will also be asked about your family history because some medical conditions are inherited, such as sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and muscular dystrophy. If these conditions, or any other medical problems, run in your family, you may be referred to a genetic counselor.

Your doctor will also discuss your current medications and health history, including you and your partner's history of any sexually transmitted diseases.

Stop Smoking:

Smoking is bad for unborn babies. Studies have shown that women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have babies with lower birth weights. Smoking also increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirths, cleft lip or palate, asthma, preterm labor, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

It is best to stop smoking before you get pregnant, rather than waiting to quit once you become pregnant.

Alcohol Abuse:

Alcohol can have damaging effects on a developing fetus, even in small quantities. When you have a drink, the alcohol rapidly reaches your baby through your bloodstream and across the placenta. Women who have two or more drinks a day are at greater risk for giving birth to a baby with severe long-term effects, such as mental retardation, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and facial and heart defects. Finally, alcohol may decrease your ability to get pregnant. We don’t know what amount of alcohol is safe in pregnancy, so it’s best to avoid drinking altogether.

What to Eat:

A balanced diet is always important and you should try to make the appropriate changes to your diet before you get pregnant. Consider reducing your intake of empty calories, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine. Balancing your diet with foods high in protein, fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy products will make you healthier before you get pregnant. It is not a good idea to try to lose weight during pregnancy; however, being overweight during pregnancy may increase your chances of having complications such as high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy. If you are underweight or overweight, it is best to try to reach your ideal weight before you get pregnant.

Vitamins and Folic Acid:

Most doctors recommend that women begin taking a multi-vitamin supplement and at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid a day before getting pregnant. Taking folic acid is thought to reduce a baby's risk of developing birth defects of the spine, such as spina bifida. Ideally, you should start taking a multivitamin with 400-800 mcg of folic acid two months before you get pregnant.

Exercise Before Getting Pregnant:

Exercising before you get pregnant may help your body deal with all of the changes that you will go through during the pregnancy and labor. The amount of exercise you are able to do during pregnancy will be determined by your overall health and how active you were before you got pregnant.

Stress, Rest, and Relaxation:

While you are trying to get pregnant, it is important to try to relax and be as stress-free as possible. Practicing stress reduction techniques and getting plenty of rest and relaxation may make it easier for you to become pregnant.

Stopping Birth Control Pills:

Women who are planning pregnancy should stop taking birth control a month before they are planning to try to get pregnant. When stopping the pill, you may have irregular periods for a while and this can make it hard to tell when you are fertile or ovulating. It might take longer to become pregnant, but the pill has no impact on fertility. The use of birth control pills before you get pregnant does not cause birth defects, no matter how close you use them to the time you get pregnant.

Why mobile phone addiction is so bad for your kids

2008-06-16T06:09:00.000-07:00

Teens who barely stop talking on their mobile phones are more prone to disrupted sleep, stress, fatigue and restlessness, finds a new international study.

This in turn is leading to poorer performance at school, and emotional health, including a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The finding is based on two studies that will be presented at the at the Sleep 2008 meeting of Associated Sleep Societies in the US this week.

The first study was conducted by researchers at Sweden's Sahlgren Academy, who found that adolescents who made more than 15 phone calls and sent more than 15 text messages in a day not only slept poorly, but when compared to kids who made did the same less than five times a day, they were also leading more careless lifestyles, including spending more time on their computers, drinking more alcohol and caffeinated drinks.

Based on this, lead author Dr Gaby Badre, said that mobile addiction could compromise a teen's health, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The second study was conducted in the US by Fred Danner at the University of Kentucky.

He found that teens who were addicted to their phones slept less than eight hours a night, and as a result got poorer marks at school. In addition to this, he also found that such kids had a higher level of emotional disturbance and risk of developing ADHD.

Multi Function USB Device Mold into Heart - Cool Gadget

2008-06-16T05:23:00.000-07:00

This Multi Function USB Device Mold into Heart is equipped with a 5-LED lamp and a speaker, both powered via your computer’s USB port.

The Heart Shape USB Lamp, Speaker and Pen Holder is available in white or pink

10 Things You Need to Know About Love

2008-06-16T05:19:00.000-07:00

1. Love does not hurt. Physical and/or emotional abuse are not a part of love.

2. Love is not manipulative, it should not be used to get others to do what you want. You should never give in to demands based on the, "You would do it if you loved me!" tactic.

3. Love is an intense feeling of caring for another person. It can take many different forms (romantic, friendly, familial) but it is always about caring.

4. Although it is true that a big part of love is putting another person's happiness ahead of your own this never includes compromising your values or being untrue to yourself.

5. If somebody asks you to do something that you don't want to do in order to "prove" your love they do not love you the way you might think they do. When you love another person you don't ask them to sacrifice a part of themselves in the name of that love.

6. It is very easy to confuse lust for love. The true measure of romantic love is commitment and trust not physical attraction.

7. It is possible to feel romantic love for more than one person at a given time. Just think, if it is possible for you to love both of your parents at the same time why would it be impossible to feel romantic love for two people at once? Don't beat yourself up emotionally if you find yourself in this unhappy situation. But be sure to remain single and be open and honest with all parties about your feelings and confusion.

8. Sex is NOT love. Love is NOT sex. Sex can be a part of romantic love but it is never mandatory.

9. Romantic love can (and often does) fade. When it goes there is not always a reason. When somebody falls out of love with you it does not reflect upon your value as a person or your desirability.

10. Love should make you feel happy, secure and appreciated.

Dil Raju to introduce Nagarjuna's son Naga Chaitanya

2008-06-16T04:28:00.000-07:00

Nag's son Naga Chaitanya will be doing his debut film with Dil Raju as his producer, it is confirmed today. However, the name of Vasu Sharma, who cropped from the blue all of a sudden, is yet to be confirmed. But, it will be with a debutant young director. As this star-in-the-making belongs to two families owing big studios, Dil Raju met biggies like ANR, Nag and Ramanaidu and convinced all thanks to his track record as cash-churner at the BO. It is set for launch in a couple of months. Incidentally Nagarjuna, Sumanth and Sushant were introduced on ANR's home production Annapurna studios. Nagarjuna introducing his son Naga Chaitanya on Dil Raju's banner shows the tremendous confidence he has on Dil Raju.