Lakshmi the Rattler

Our Vacation to Goa

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Dear readers,

We had been to Goa for a vacation. It was for for a week. The places we visited were

Day 1 - Bom Basilica church, Fort Aguada, Sikkerim Vivanta fort, Fort Chapora, Dolphin Cruise

You can read about the places in details in internet. Needless to mention that it will be great to carry a camera. DSLR is a must for folks passionate about photography. Dolphin cruise was awesome. We went on a small boat to mid of the sea and saw Dolphins jumping around. This is available only till 5pm in the evening. As it gets dark, Dolphins would not show themselves.

Day 2 - Kesaraval falls, Big foot, shantadurga temple, Mangeshi temple, Shopping at Panjim, Mira Mar Beach

The temples are several 100 years old and worth the visit. Big foot is all about Portugese way of living when they conquered Goa and covers pre independence era of Goa

Day 3 - Dona Paula, Forest garden, Calangunte Beach, Baga Beach, River Cruise

Lots of water sports available in all the beaches. You can choose whichever you like.

Day 4 -Japanese garden, Iron ore discharging point, Naval museum, Bogmolo Beach, Mazorda Beach area spa, Colvo Beach

Photography point is this Japanese garden. Really cool location. Goa is all about Iron ore shipping, so do not miss this.

Day 5 - Forest garden (yes again), Panjim for Shopping

We wanted our day 5 to be relaxed as we went as a family with 2 children. one is 4 years old and the other is about 1 year. So we needed this rest :)

We stayed at our friend's place 'Vasco' named after Vasco De Gama. This is literally 5 mins drive from Airport but yes about 15 kms away from the city. I did not see any difficulty driving down everyone to the other side. Goans are very good with driving sense. It was absolutely a pleasure to be on their roads.

Post any questions you have if you are planning for a vacation. I can try to answer them up :)

Photo shoot - PrasadPhotography.com

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:18:00 +0000

Hola friends,
I went for a photo shoot last weekend in Bangalore. The photographer Prasad is a very down to earth and cool person. He has lots of patience and it is really required to capture candid moments of kids. We went for a photo shoot of my family. Prasad has done a great job in clicking the photos. They have come out so well and natural. :)

If you want to have portfolios done for you, your kids or your family as a whole then do not hesitate to get in touch with Prasad. His website is www.prasadphotography.com. The money spent is really worth it.

Note: GK Vale has become quite expensive and not worth the money I guess. I had been there few years ago for my first child. The then quality is not there today in my personal opinion.

Cheers
Lux

Worth the read...

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:18:00 +0000

Binoculars for bird watching

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:16:00 +0000

Do you have bird watching as a hobby? Many times I have visited bird sanctuaries and even taken a boating around the places where birds were nesting, chirping. As James A. Kern rightly said that Bird watching is a bloodless expression of man’s primitive hunting instincts. Similarly you have hobbies like hunting, fishing, etc which you could pursue. Now having said that these hobbies do require products like rifle scopes, telescopes, Binoculars, lasers, tripods, microscopes, monoculars and spotting scopes. If you have to buy them, it is definitely a good investment considering the hobby. So you must ensure that you buy them from a trustworthy shop. Barska.com website is an expert in this line of business and you could choose them for buying your Binoculars and other equipments.
Their products offer the best and latest technology in optics and they are sold at reasonable prices to accommodate consumers all over the world. Also their products like Binoculars or a rifle scope can be researched from home through this website and can be purchased through various sporting goods retailers. You will not regret the shopping experience and the quality of the product. So what are you waiting for? Just visit this website now.

Floor grinder

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:32:00 +0000

If you are into construction business then it becomes imperative that you use productive tools be it residential, commercial or industrial buildings. You need some serious machinery there. Innovatech is a company which has a one stop solution. From the name you can understand that they have patented quite a few products in this line of business. Some of them worth mentioning are i-shine, predator, terminator.
For example, you might be interested on I-Shine product. This is the most advanced concrete polishing system in the world. The superior pads are meant to work with the Predator line of floor grinder. They deliver ease of use, exceptional speed, value and more. This product line also boasts no diamond glazing and can handle uneven floors with ease. When a serious concrete polishing is needed, the I-Shine line will not disappoint. Not only does laying tile become a mammoth task but also tile removal is a big deal. Their patented product terminator addresses your concerns for tile removal.
There are other products like dust collection and vacuum units which are again required for commercial purposes. They have high performing machines that provide superior results. So what are you waiting for? Just visit the website now.

24th main - JP Nagar restaurant - review

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0000

During last weekend, we had been to 24th Main restuarant in JP Nagar. The food was good, the ambience is nice but it is quite expensive. 2 small kids and 4 adults went there and the bill was easily 1800 bucks which is high definitely compared to other multi cuisine restaurants. It is a huge hall and if you have infants then you should look for corners where there are sofas, all other places have chairs.

Also, during weekends there is no booking and only first come first serve basis. Parking is another big trouble. If you are going late then you will need park on the stree side. You can visit this place once definitely but price wise I would rate it high and question if it is worth it!

Organza bags

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:13:00 +0000

There is a one stop shop for all your packing needs. Paper mart is the largest and most complete packaging store on the web. They have more than 26000 items on sale. Their shipment is faster and discounted and there is no minimum order requirement. These qualities show them apart from the rest as many other providers look for minimum orders.
You can find any item under the sun like bags, boxes, cans and jars, tubes, soft vinyl pouches, baskets, ribbons, bows, ties, papers, plastic and films, tape, fabric, food, party, crafts and zillion things like this which are very useful to us in our day to day lives. Each of these products has several varieties of items for you to choose from. For example, under bags category you can find plastic bags, organza bags, fabric bags, food bags, shrink bags, trash bags and many more in the list. Now you can imagine how they have depot of such items.
Shopping is also very easy. You just choose them, add them to the shopping cart and then check out. So what are you waiting for? Just visit this website now and satisfy all your packaging needs at best quality and lowest price.

Luxury bedding

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:53:00 +0000

When am so tired, it is the bedroom that comes to my mind as I can immediately think of a short nap or while away my time watching TV. I am very particular about how my bed looks and this means that almost every week I change to new bed sheets and blankets. When I visit malls and specifically the interior designing section for bedrooms, all I see is luxury bedding, luxury sheets and linens and one would feel just to crash there and have a cozy sleep.
This would warrant us to visit a shop that can cater to our needs and it should have variety. At Versai they offer an extensive selection of superior fabric for linens and custom bedding program in addition to the finest quality blankets, down comforters, pillows and bed covers using the highest quality craftsmanship in a variety of luxurious materials including silk. You can also browse categories of luxury linens to find the pieces that speak to you and elevate your home from plain to spectacular.
Not just this, you can also buy bath towels in various designs and colors and fine dining table lines for your home needs. The website in fact is very attractive and you would feel like ordering immediately.

Popcorn machine

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Popcorn is one snack that everyone right from toddlers to adults love. I am personally a big popcorn addict. I buy them and make at home and have fun eating with my kids all the time. I watch my favorite movies and videos by having a cup of pop corn by my side. I always wonder how I wish I could own a popcorn machine at home. If you also share the same interest as me then you might want to take a look at epopcorn.com website. They sell popcorn machine for both commercial and personal home needs.
They only sell top quality, brand new popcorn machine and concession equipment built by the most reputable manufacturers in the industry. Most of the popcorn machines are made in America using American parts and American labor. Since sell directly to the public at wholesale rates with no minimum purchase requirements, you can get them at best and affordable rates. You can use pop corn machine for home use, business use and also by size. Other fun machines include hot dog machines, cotton candy machines, snow cone machines, nacho machines, food fryer machines, caramel apple machines and many more in the list.
How about gifting some vouchers of this company to your near and dear ones? You can buy them at a value of $100, $100 to $300, $300 to $500, etc. ePopcorn.com offers a huge selection of movie theater quality popcorn machine supplies including pre-measured popcorn portion packs, popcorn buckets, popcorn bags, popcorn boxes and more. One of my other favorite eatables is cotton candy. Whenever I visit a mall, we buy cotton candy. Cotton candy machines, cotton candy machine stands, and cotton candy supplies are sold by them. ePopcorn.com website exclusively offers brand new, commercial quality cotton candy machines and supplies.

POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:25:00 +0000

Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don't overdo ; keep your limits
4. Don't take yourself so seriously ; no one else does
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/ her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often
16. Each day give something good to others
17. Forgive everyone for everything
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day
20. What other people think of you is none of your business
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything
24. Do the right things
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
27. The best is yet to come
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
30. If you know GOD, you will always be happy. So, be happy.

While you practice all of the above, share this knowledge with the people you love, people you school with, people you play with, people you work with and people you live with.
Not only will it enrich YOUR life, but also that of those around you

Feather flags

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:22:00 +0000

Do you want to have custom made flags for decorating your lawn or have one hoisted for your Company? For your lawn, you could choose feather flags and imagine having your Company name and vision as message flags. You would look unique and different from others. Whether you are looking for custom flags or just want an Old Glory to fly over your home, you're in the right place. The Company is htcustomflags and they have been serving customers as America's most trust flag store since 1987.
From pennant strings to flags for indoor use, we stock or can create exactly what you need for your business, home or a special occasion.
How about automotive flags say Chrysler flag, Mazda flag, Honda flag and so on. These can also be vertical or horizontal, two sided or one sided, Nylon dealer flags or Vinyl dealer flags. When you visit this website, you would be surprised pleasantly to see that there are so many varieties of flags that can be custom made. They are clearly the leader in this custom flag making business as they have pioneered it for almost 25 years now. The website has images of these flags so that you can pick from variety of flags.

Hooker furniture

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:14:00 +0000

Are you searching for a new bedroom furniture suite, updating your children's furniture or just thinking about a new dining room set, or giving your home that new look you have been wanting to give for some time now? Do you live in North Carolina? You are sure to find an excellent selection of quality bedroom furniture, children's furniture, dining room furniture, home office furniture and more at Great Priced Furniture. They are the biggest showroom dealing with furniture in North Carolina.
For your bedroom ideas you can find a range of bedroom furniture. From a Twin Bed to a complete Bedroom Set, including Bed, Night Stand, Dresser and Mirror, Bathroom Vanities and a Box Spring & Mattress, you can find a wide choice of furniture for your consideration. Choose from Sleigh Beds, Platform Beds, Canopy Beds, Wood Beds, Day Beds, Metal Beds and many more in the list.
I have an LCD at home and always wanted to have them mounted on the wall. However, few folks in my home feel that it should be part of the home entertainment furniture so that they would look integrated as one piece. When I visited this website for home furniture, I could find amazing collection that suits my needs. There is a 30 day money back guarantee as well. I know your next question about financing needs and yes GE consumer financing is there to help you and they charge no interest for the first 6 months.
Well, the other best thing is that you can also shop by furniture manufacturer like Hooker furniture, Stanley furniture, Lexington furniture, Pulaski furniture, etc. This way you already know what you want and directly visit that section in the website and place your orders. You get them at great and affordable prices. So what are you waiting for? Just visit this website and place your orders now.

Have you verified your LPG connection?

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:06:00 +0000

Government of Karnataka has started a drive to upload your electricity bill RR no. against your LPG connection. They have come up with details of verified and unverified connections and have suspended the connections of those who did not upload the RR no.

Please check your status at this link - http://web2.kar.nic.in/fcslpg4/Main.aspx

Do it right away to avoid any suspension of your connection!

Best coffee brewer

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:31:00 +0000

I just love coffee very much. The moment I think of taking a break at work place or in my home, I always want to relax myself with a cup of coffee. I am very particular about the taste of the coffee that I have. I don't drink name sake coffee. There's nothing quite like a great cup of coffee, the quintessential way to start the day or end a meal. Coffee lovers know good coffee and when they find something they enjoy, they want it to taste the same every time, they want quality. The stainless coffee maker that is used must be robust and must be able to brew the seeds very well and provide me rich in taste coffee. This calls for a best stainless coffee maker which can do the job.
If you buy these stainless steel coffee maker from bunn then nothing like it as they are in the business since 1957. They had developed the first paper coffee filter for commercial use. Now can you agree that they have the best coffee maker available for sale to everyone? With their coffee brewers you can taste the commercial quality coffee at home. So what are you waiting for? Just visit this website now and have a look at their featured products.

Seven regions of flames

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:28:00 +0000

Courtesy: My colleague Bose

Through him I came to know that Mundaka Upanishad defines seven regions of flames emanating from fire.

Kali – Black
Karali – Terrific one
Manojava – Swift one
Sulohita – Deep red
Sudhumravarna – Smoke coloured
Sphulingini – Sparkling
Vishwaruchi – Bright all shining

Laser Hair removal

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:05:00 +0000

It is so important that we pamper ourselves more so if we are working people. We want to be looking beautiful and definitely do not look aged. It is good to spend on clothes and accessories but the true beauty would show on the face and skin and that better be maintained well. Taking the proper beauty and health care services like a relaxing Spa massage, Laser hair removal DC to get a clear skin from a reputed Company makes it more reliable and comfortable. The 7-year reputation has catapulted Cultura to be voted as one of the world's top cosmetic dermatology and laser practices. Laser hair removal Maryland should be definitely tried as Cultura does not believe in one size fits all. That is why they have 30 different laser treatments for you.

For anti aging solution you can use Botox. Botox DC is a safe and very effective anti-wrinkle solution for specific wrinkles on the face, including wrinkles around the eyes. Cultura's dermatologists use Botox to remove facial creases and to retrain your facial expressions so you won't continue to make the same creases. So what are you waiting for? Just visit their website and get the right treatment for you and look young and stay beautiful.

Check designs

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:38:00 +0000

If you have a bank account then needless to mention that you would be using check leaves. They are going to look plain and simple. How about checks that look quite interesting? At extravaluechecks.com website, you can find featured personal check designs like those that have hearts in the background, or how about a butterfly. Yes am talking sense and these are available in this website and much more.

They also have checks by theme like music, scenic checks, seasonal checks, sports, food, flowers and so on. If you could get these as cheap personal checks at an affordable price then nothing like it. These checks are of high quality and you can be rest assured that they will work with your banks. These cheap personal checks are available at the same price even if you reorder.

You have a great selection of over 500 check designs for you to choose from. If you want a design that they don't offer, just let them know and they will take it up with their design department who always work on new ideas. So what are you waiting for? I know you have already logged into the website to order your checks now.

No offence meant :)

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Two men, one American and an Indian were sitting in a bar and discussing about their family problems……
The Indian said to the American,

· 'We have problem in India we can’t marry the one whom we love,
· You know my parents are forcing me to get married to this so called homely girl from a village whom I haven't even met once.'
· We call this arranged marriage.
· I don't want to marry a woman whom I don't love... I told them that openly
· and now have a hell lot of family problems.'

The American said, talking about love marriages...
In America We can marry the one whom we love ……
· 'I married a widow whom I deeply loved and dated for 3 years.
· After a couple of years, my father fell in love with my step-daughter and married her,
· so my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law.
· Legally now my daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother.
· More problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and so he is my uncle.
· Situations turned worse when my father had a son.
· Now my father's son, my brother is my grandson.
· Ultimately, I have become my own grandfather and I am my own grandson. And you say you have family problems.'

The Indian fainted........!!!

Therapeutic boarding schools

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:04:00 +0000

There are so many issues that a teenager go through like going into depression, emotional and spiritual help needs, drug addiction, suicidal thoughts, low motivation, alcohol consumption and addiction, unmanaged anger, attention deficit disorder and many more in the list. These need immediate attention by the parents as this could result in permanent and irreparable damage to one’s child. Parents should also analyse how and why teens get affected by such problems. What can influence them? Is it that something they learn from other kids like their friends, neighbours? We need to ensure that we are proactive in identifying these problems. We may not have the solution.
These troubled kids need to undergo treatment programs for teens. The therapeutic boarding schools help teenage children overcome such problems. Shelterwood is one such licensed therapeutic boarding school. Every interaction is a therapeutic opportunity that helps teens in changing their behaviors from the inside out. Shelterwood is a fully accredited, co-ed, treatment-oriented, boarding school for troubled teens designed to help boys and girls that are failing at school, at home, or within the community. The treatment programs for teens are ideally suited to ensure teenagers receive a top notch accredited education while they are pursuing a new life and rebuilding important familial bonds.
You can download the application for admission and apply now to avail reduced prices. You can also read about the parents’ comments on how shelterwood helped them to restore their families. I suggest that you explore shelterwood.org website and see for yourself what sets Shelterwood apart from other boarding schools, treatment centers, military schools, boot camps, wilderness programs and even other Christian boarding schools. So what are you waiting for? Just visit this website now and help a troubled teen that you know of, or part of your family and loved ones.

Social Network

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:50:00 +0000

I watched the movie social network and was taken aback with the way Mark had turned his back on his friend Ed. Does this mean that we cannot do any business ethically? Was it the case during the earlier era? I also read a snippet summary from The accidental millionaire. Now that Google+ has come, let us see what is in store for FB.

Audio conferencing

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:42:00 +0000

Our business requires lot of networking and communication since businesses nowadays are not confined to a single place and people are not collocated. The whole world has shrunk so much that we need to ensure our business is not lost and forgotten in the marketplace. The ability to service a customer fast and efficiently depends on the technology adopted by the company. Once we recognize the need for effective communication, we will look for conferencing facility. Conference group provides cutting edge technology in services such as Teleconferencing, Audio conferencing and Video conferencing. Audio conferencing today involves using high-tech technology and sophisticated communications. Conference group’s services are designed to accommodate large parties across the world. With charges as low as 21/2 cents per minute, customer can experience high quality voice enabled services. You can also avail live chat with the customer service. This is a very useful feature considering that all the queries regarding the conference and rates can be obtained quickly. The company has been operational since 1999 and has created highly satisfied customers across the globe. So why spend on installing expensive communication channels? Conference calls have never been this easy! Just log on to conferencegroup.com and be rest assured to experience world class Web conferencing facilities.

Vienna Restaurants

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:25:00 +0000

Welcome to coolcapitals.com, a truly cool website that offers you the best of art, architecture, food, fashion and design in five of europe's most stylish cities: Amsterdam, Zurich, Vienna, Valencia and Antwerp. It offers you an insider's look to exploring these five capitals from the world.

Vienna, Austria's capital offers tourists a wide variety of art, music, theatre, food and architecture options. vienna restaurants offer classic Viennese dishes and regional products. Restaurant Pfarrwirt located in the original building dates back to 13th century ensures customers get a feel of the traditional Viennese culture. For the health conscious there is Frank's American bar & restaurant, Plachutta is a gourmet's paradise and a well known restaurant in Vienna. Some of the other notable restaurants include Trzesniewki, Lena & Laurenz, Witwe Bolte, Cantino and Wurstelsand providing customers with mouth watering recipes.

Looking for unlimited shopping pleasure, pulsating nightlife, art and stage performances, Zurich is the place to visit. For art connoisseurs Zurich Art offers plenty of options in the form of Opera house, Kunsthaus Zurich, Zurich Art and Daros exhibitions to name a few. These places stand testimony to the fact the art zurich is one of the most admired and adored "must see items" on a travelers' agenda.

Order personal checks

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:14:00 +0000

Have you ever seen checks that are personalized? Isn't it such a great idea to uniquely identify yours? How about having some designer checks Funky Frogs Personal Checks or a photo of a dolphin in the background? Of course all these discount checks, designer checks are guaranteed to work with your bank or financial institution.

Take a look at the Funky Frog check design offered exclusively from Extra Value Checks. Each design will give you a laugh. They have a floating Funky Froggy with his rubber ducky, Funky Froggy the Country Croaker, Funky Froggy the frequent frivolous hopper shopper, and Funky Froggy frying in the bright beach sunlight. Funky Frogs Personal Checks are available in single and duplicate check format. Matching address labels and a coordinating checkbook cover are also available.

They offer a secure online ordering process and EZShield Check Fraud Protection to protect your checks even after your purchase is complete. You have a great selection of over 500 checks to choose from. You can order checks online just by adding them to your shopping cart and following few instructions. They get delivered to your home. So what are you waiting for? Just buy these order personal checks now and enjoy the reorder also at the same price.

Glass painting - branches with fruits and a bird

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:22:00 +0000

This is another amateur painting of mine.

Geothermal cooling and heating solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Lakshmi) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:15:00 +0000

Summer is around the corner and we need cooling systems to fight the heat. Yes there are traditional air conditioners and air conditioning systems, but they can be very expensive to operate and can only help us in the hotter summer season.

How about one solution that can help cool us efficiently in the summer but also provide heat during the winter? Well, there is definitely a solution for this. It is a geothermal cooling system that can cool your home during those hot summer months, with a geothermal heat pump to keep you warm during the cooler months.

Sounds great doesn't it? If you are based out of Arizona then hybrid geothermal heating and cooling systems will surely help you. The geothermal air conditioning can provide the most effective and efficient way to cool your house when the temperature rises as they use much use less energy than more traditional a/c systems, drawing from consistent temperatures stored in the ground and moved into your home through a system of pipes.

Geothermal systems offer the most energy efficient means to heat and cool your home.

For information on geothermal cooling systems, simply click on the links. You can also click to get a free home analysis done. So what do you have to lose? Just visit this website now for information on this sophisticated and natural cooling and heating solution.