Lathas Corner

How to choose a pet dog for your home?

2011-09-25T17:51:00.000+05:30

Dog Care
Do you like pets? particularly dogs? Pets are the wonderful companions of mankind and they take us and be with us through thick and thin. They are the most loving and grateful of all the animals in the world. If you want to choose a puppy for your home you will have to think over and answer some of the questions.
There are many breeds in the dogs and you have to be sure which one you would love to have in your home. You have to be sure that you have enough time, space and the patience for training and looking after the puppy.
Different breeds come with different characteristics, you will first have to understand what they are and which characteristics you would want your pet to have. I would like you to attend the Dog shows held at your place, see what the breeds are which can be bred at your place. Talk to the breeders and try and understand the different characteristics. Read through various books and surf the net for the particular dog's characteristics.
If you are a first timer it would better to collect all the details about the breed of the puppy and learn as much as you can before bringing home a puppy. There are several things to be considered before deciding on the breed.

1 First you have to ask yourself how much time you can spend with the puppy as some of them will not be happy left in the backyard tied up and alone. You should commit yourself to spend time with them, with some breeds you will have to spend hours altogether.

2. Space : Next , the Space you can provide for the pet - Some breeds even though they are small will need regular exercises and you should be able to provide for their needs. You should not get fooled by the size of the dog and think that size will be ok in a small apartment. A terrier even though small will need a lot of exercise but the mastiffs which are bigger in size might be just content to lie down in a corner and do nothing.
3. Budget : The amount you are prepared to set aside for the pet will be for its food, veterinary check ups, vaccinations and routine medical care etc. The dog will need regular caring if it has to stay healthy. This will be needed for the ehole lifetime of the dog. So be prepared to care of the dog and spend as much time and money as you can. Money should also be there for the medical emergencies the dogs might get into.
4. Exercise : You have to talk to the breeders and find out about the exercise it will need through out its life. Some smaller dogs need a lot of exercise and spome bigger ones will not need much. So fond out which will be right for you and your family. You have to be dedicated to your dog, only then you will also get a loyal, lovely and happy looking dog.
5. Training : Training is must for the pet. You have to decide how much training you can or you want to give your pet. Regardless of the dog you bring home, the training you give will make your dog much more compatible with you and be more easily a part of your life.
6. Grooming : Some dogs need less group particularly if they are of the less hairy type. If you get the hairy types like Alsatian, Dalmatian etc you should be ready to accept the shedding of the hair which happens regularly. Some of them like Lhasa Apso and Pomerenian may need clipping and stripping of the hair which some others may not need.
There are some dogs which shed hair but require no grooming and these are some of the very serious considerations which you have to think about. Almost all the dogs need nail clipping and bathing regularly.
7. Last but not the least you have to think about the sex of the animal. Advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons are there for every breed. Think about them or talk about them with the people who have experience in them. About characteristics also you will have to think and then decide. Different breeds have different characteristics and they have been bred for that particular purpose. Whatever their breed characteristics, even Dogs have their own qualities and variety exists within each breed. Breeds are only just an indicator of what you can expect from a particular breed.

How to keep the Refrigerator clean?

2011-09-18T17:46:00.000+05:30

You have to keep the refrigertor clean, neat and tidy for the refrigerator to work prop and follows the advice strictly. erly. First of all you have to divide the space available in the refrigerator in to different zones for the items you want to store. Juices, left overs, snacks, vegetables and other ingredients needed for preparing the meals etc. You have to make sure that ll your family members also know the space provided and use them correctly to keep the refrigerator clean at all times.

While deciding your special zones in the refrigerator make it a point to put in the things usually handled by your family members easily reachable and the place gets maintained. The items you need for the day should be kept in a place where it is easily reachable.
While storing cooked meats always keep them in the bottom shelf to avoid contamination of the other foods stored in the refrigerator. Similarly do not keep easily perishable items like milk and eggs on the door of the rfrigerator as this is the least cold area of the refrigerator and can get easily exposed to the out side air.

Invest in square and rectangular shaped air tight containers to store food items as they are easily stackable and also fit easily along the wall.
It would be best to use the first in first out rule to avoid cramming the refrigerator as well as the food going waste. Throw out the food which have been cooked 3 days before as they will not fit for consuming.
It would be best if you could do the clearing part before you go for shopping. Note the items needed for the week, for the month and the items to be used immediately etc., just discard the unwanted and cannot be used items.
If you can group the similar items together it will be easy for you as you would not need to search the whole refrigerator when you need an item urgently.
Wash, dry and then store the vegetables before storing them in the refrigerators. You can also cut the bigger ones into smaller pieces like Cabbage, Cauliflower, and the gourds but then you will have to use them fast. will not be able to store for alonger period of you cut them up. Chop the roots of the greens and then store them in a zip lock.

Jana Gana Mana, Indian National Anthem

2011-08-13T12:29:00.004+05:30

Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya Hai
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.

Punjab Sindh Gujarat Maratha,
Dravida Utkala Banga.

Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga,
Ucchala Jaladhi Taranga.

Taba Shubha Name Jage,
Taba Shubha Ashisha Mange.
Gahe Taba Jaya Gata,

Jan Gan Mangaldayak Jay Hai,
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.
Jaye Hai! Jaye Hai! Jaye Hai!
Jaye,Jaye,Jaye,Jaye Hai.

English Translaion

Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people,
Dispenser of India's destiny.
Thy name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sindhu,
Gujarat and Maratha,
Of the Dravida and Orissa and Bengal;
It echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and Himalayas,
mingles in the music of Jamuna and Ganges and is
chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea.
They pray for thy blessings and sing thy praise.
The saving of all people waits in thy hand,
Thou dispenser of India's destiny.
Victory, victory, victory to thee.

Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Hamara song lyrics in English

2011-08-13T12:28:00.000+05:30

Sare jahan se accha hindostan hamara
ham bulbulain hai is ki, yeh gulsitan hamara

Ghurbat men hon agar ham, rahta hai dil vatan men
samjho vahin hamen bhi, dil hain jahan hamara

Parbat voh sab se uncha, hamsaya asman ka
voh santari hamara, voh pasban hamara

godi men khelti hain is ki hazaron nadiya
gulshan hai jin ke dam se, rashkejanan hamara

aye ab, raud, ganga, voh din hen yad tujhko
utara tere kinare, jab karvan hamara

maz’hab nahin sikhata apas men bayr rakhna
hindvi hai ham, vatan hai hindostan hamara

yunanomisroroma, sab mit. gaye jahan se
ab tak magar hai baqi, namonishan hamara

kuch bat hai keh hasti, mit.ati nahin hamari
sadiyon raha hai dushman, daurezaman hamara

iqbal ko’i meharam, apna nahin jahan men
m’alum kya kisi ko, dardenihan hamara.

How to choose a pet dog for your home?

2011-08-10T13:18:00.001+05:30

How to choose a puppy for your home?
Do you like pets? particularly dogs? Pets are the wonderful companions of mankind and they take us and be with us through thick and thin. They are the most loving and grateful of all the animals in the world. If you want to choose a puppy for your home you will have to think over and answer some of the questions.
There are many breeds in the dogs and you have to be sure which one you would love to have in your home. You have to be sure that you have enough time, space and the patience for training and looking after the puppy.

Different breeds come with different characteristics, you will first have to understand what they are and which characteristics you would want your pet to have. I would like you to attend the Dog shows held at your place, see what the breeds are which can be bred at your place. Talk to the breeders and try and understand the different characteristics. Read through various books and surf the net for the particular dog's characteristics.

If you are a first timer it would better to collect all the details about the breed of the puppy and learn as much as you can before bringing home a puppy. There are several things to be considered before deciding on the breed.

1 Time : First you have to ask yourself how much time you can spend with the puppy as some of them will not be happy left in the backyard tied up and alone. You should commit yourself to spend time with them, with some breeds you will have to spend hours altogether.

2. Space : Next , the Space you can provide for the pet - Some breeds even though they are small will need regular exercises and you should be able to provide for their needs. You should not get fooled by the size of the dog and think that size will be ok in a small apartment. A terrier even though small will need a lot of exercise but the mastiffs which are bigger in size might be just content to lie down in a corner and do nothing.

3. Budget : The amount you are prepared to set aside for the pet will be for its food, veterinary check ups, vaccinations and routine medical care etc. The dog will need regular caring if it has to stay healthy. This will be needed for the ehole lifetime of the dog. So be prepared to care of the dog and spend as much time and money as you can. Money should also be there for the medical emergencies the dogs might get into.

4. Exercise : You have to talk to the breeders and find out about the exercise it will need through out its life. Some smaller dogs need a lot of exercise and spome bigger ones will not need much. So fond out which will be right for you and your family. You have to be dedicated to your dog, only then you will also get a loyal, lovely and happy looking dog.

5. Training : Training is must for the pet. You have to decide how much training you can or you want to give your pet. Regardless of the dog you bring home, the training you give will make your dog much more compatible with you and be more easily a part of your life.

6. Grooming : Some dogs need less group particularly if they are of the less hairy type. If you get the hairy types like Alsatian, Dalmatian etc you should be ready to accept the shedding of the hair which happens regularly. Some of them like Lhasa Apso and Pomerenian may need clipping and stripping of the hair which some others may not need.
There are some dogs which shed hair but require no grooming and these are some of the very serious considerations which you have to think about. Almost all the dogs need nail clipping and bathing regularly.

7. Last but not the least you have to think about the sex of the animal. Advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons are there for every breed. Think about them or talk about them with the people who have experience in them. About characteristics also you will have to think and then decide. Different breeds have different characteristics and they have been bred for that particular purpose. Whatever their breed characteristics, even Dogs have their own individual qualities and variety exists within each breed. Breeds are only just an indicator of what you can expect from a particular breed.

How to clean the whole fish by yourself ?

2011-07-31T16:03:00.000+05:30

You can always get to the market and get fish accoding to your taste and budget. Big sized and always cut and sold and so they will be cleaned and then cut in to slices like Seer fish, Pomfret, Rohu etc. But the smaller ones like Mackerels, Sardines and other small sized fish are sold just like that. You will have to bring it home and then clean.

Till the recent days I had trouble in cleaning the fish. I never did like the job of cleaning the fish at all. Then one day I had to. I will tell you how I learnt to do. It is easier and cleaner to do it ourselves and you can also do it.

Just follow the steps mentioned below
1. Wash the fish in the running water. Never clean the fish in the stream water or the place from where you got your fish from. The water will not be clean.
Clean by scrubbing the fish well with your hands. If you have rock salt with you it is the best for that scrubbing. The salt will clean out all the dirt and the sticky feeling on top of the fish.

2. Then see if the fish has scales on top. If it has, then take a blunt knife and gently remove the scales by moving the knife in the opposite direction that is from the tail to the head.

3. The next step is to make a gut from the gills to the vent ( that is till the end of the stomach ) , remove the insides ( entrails ) with your hand. Check the inside cavity to make sure that you have removed everything. Rinse the cavity and the fish well.

Points to note while you clean the fish
If you are planning to use the fish whole then remove the dorsal fin completely. You have to cut along the dorsal fin on both sides and then pull it out with pliers. Only then the bones underneath the fin will also be removed. You should not trim the fins before trimming them, because the bones at the base could be left inside the fish.
Remember always store the fish with the cavity facing down so that the water will not pool inside the cavity which will spoil the fish sooner than you expect.

How to take care of the Mysore Silk Sarees?

2011-07-16T13:42:00.001+05:30

We always wonder whenever we buy the silk sarees, how to clean and maintain them. Here I am giving you the instructions I found in the KSIC site of the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation which was very helpful to me. You can also check out. See here, if you like to know where the KSIC showroom in Chennai is located

The customers who have purchased silk fabrics and sarees from KSIC ( Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation ) are requested to take precautions, while handling their sarees to maintain the sarees' s luster and look.

Please do not keep your silk sarees covered in plastic bags. The plastic covers tend to keep the moisture inside which will spoil the silk and Zari. You should always wrap them in clean, soft cloth and please do avoid wool and paper also to store them.

Silk should at best be dry-cleaned but at home you can wash them with soft detergents. Soap nuts / Shikakai boiled in water yields a soft lather, which is best for washing the silk fabrics.

For ironing or pressing them, you could take to the dry-cleaners for having steam-ironingdone. If you are doing at home, never press the saree directly with a hot iron. Keep a thin, white linen cloth or a paper on top of the sarees, while ironing.

Do not use Naphthelene balls for protection against cockroaches and other insects. Use any of the mild repellent available in the stores, instead of naphthalene balls.

You can also expose your Zari part of the sarees to the sun once in a while or at least twice in a year.

Change the folds of the saree frequently to avoid tell-tale marks. It can gather dust and even tear, if one is kept in the same fold constantly.

Protect your sarees against dampness and moisture. But if stained, rub a soft damp cloth on the satin gently and dry immediately.

Beware of Phishing and Online Frauds- message from RBI and ICICI Banks

2011-07-14T12:23:00.000+05:30

Phishing e-mails
Fraudsters send out e-mails asking for your confidential banking information like user ID, password, PIN, CVV, debit card grid-values etc.
With this information the fraudster takes money out of your account or shops online.
The e-mails appear to look like they have been sent from public authorities like The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Do not respond to such e-mails, RBI or ICICI Bank will never ask for your confidential banking details.
RBI has issued a clarification that it has never sent any e-mails and also appeals to the members of the public not to respond to such e-mails and not to share their bank account details with anyone for any purpose.

Online frauds
Fraudsters send attractive offers to consumers through letters, e-mails, calls, SMS's etc luring them to invest in schemes or opportunities that sound too good to be true.
The offers are apparently signed by senior authorities of RBI. They often ask consumers to remit money in an unknown account.
Be alert, they are fake offers. RBI and ICICI Bank cautions you not to respond in any manner to such offers of moneys from abroad. RBI does not undertake any type of money arrangement, by whatever name called, and it does not take any responsibility for recovering moneys remitted in response to such fake communications.

To know more about how to safeguard yourself against Phishing and Online Frauds, please visit the concerned Bank.

Acer Iconia Tab - A500, the first Android tablet in India

2011-07-03T21:42:00.000+05:30

Acer Iconia Tab - A500 is a 10.1" capacitive multi-touch display Tablet which has Google Android v3.0 (HoneyComb) OS and powered by a powerful Dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. Acer Tablet Iconia A500 has HD optimized graphics from the ultra-low power NVIDIA GeForce GPU with Flash 10.2 support. The Acer Iconia is an aluminium casing tablet, featuring which is just 13.3 mm thick .

The tablet also features a 5 mp camera on the back and a 2 mp camera on the front facing webcam, HDMI, 3G and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Full HD video playback as well as WiFi connectivity.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the first Android Honeycomb powered Tablet launched in India. The price of the Iconia A500 tablet is Rs 27990. The tab is available in the Alpine Silver colour.

Acer ICONIA Tab A500 Specifications:
10.1 inch touchscreen display
1280 X 800 resolution
1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra dual core processor
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System

Acer User Interface
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth

Camera
5 megapixel rear camera with flash
2 megapixel front-facing camera)

Other features
HDMI port
USB port
DLNA certified
Clear.fi application
Dolby Mobile
3.5mm Audio Jack
Full HD Playback option (1080P Playback option)
Flash 10.1 version
Android Market
Tegra Zone
Barcode scanner utility tool

Memory
16 GB internal memory
32 GB expandable memory

Aluminum Casing imposing a cool metallic finish
Li-polymer battery up to 8 hrs back up

Samsung Galaxy S II Features and Specifications

2011-07-02T15:38:00.000+05:30

Samsung Galaxy S II is a worthy successor to the most popular Android handset Galaxy S. Galaxy II promises to be faster , lighter and thinner than the first Galaxy handset and comes with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen. The phone also comes with Android 2.3.3 with a set of TouchWiz customizations that might actually enhance yourexperience with the Samsung phone.
Samsung Galaxy S II is 8.49mm (0.33 inches) thick and the measurement gets slightly thicker at the bottom where the loudspeaker is housed as well aas around the camera which protrudes very lightly .

General Specifications for the Samsung Galaxy SII
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2011, February
Status Available. Released 2011, April
SIZE Dimensions 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight 116 g

Display
Type Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches
Gorilla Glass display
TouchWiz UI v4.0
Multi-touch input method
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
Touch-sensitive controls
Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
Gyroscope sensor

Sound
Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Memory
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Practically unlimited
Internal 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 32GB, 8 GB included, buy memory
DATA GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 12
3G HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0+HS
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB (MHL), USB On-the-go

Camera
Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, check quality
Secondary Yes, 2 MP

Features of Samsung Galaxy SII
OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos chipset
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser HTML
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games Yes
Colors Black
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
NFC support (optional)
TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
SNS integration
Digital compass
MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
Organizer
Image/video editor
Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
Adobe Flash 10.1 support
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input (Swype)

Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Stand-by Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 18 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 40 min (3G)

How to calculate the battery size for an inverter?

2011-06-27T13:38:00.000+05:30

Nowadays , power cuts and the loadsheddings are on in whichever part of India you go to. There is no other escape to get away from that, except to buy either an inverter or a generator for home use.

The size of the battery is calculated and determined by the projected running time of the inverter and the wattage load it is supposed to need. If the battery is not strong enough for the inverter will cause the inverter not to power up properly and may also lead to discharging issues which may permanently and irrepairably damage the bettery.

The formula for caculating the size of the battery needed is the Inverter rating in watts divided by input voltage multiplied by the usage time.
That is, if the battery size is
Battery size = Inverter rating in watts ÷ input voltage x usage time (hrs)
e.g. 300W ÷ 12V x 5 hours = 125 Amp

Some other formulas that you should know are:
To Convert AMPS to WATTS:
WATTS = AMPS X 120 (AC voltage)
The result is a ballpark figure of wattage required for continuous load of device.

To calculate approximate Startup Load:
Starting Load = WATTS X 2
The result is a ballpark figure of wattage required for starting load of most appliances.
Devices like air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers and pumps may have a start up surge of 3 to 7 times the continuous rating.

Formula to convert AC Watts to DC Amps:
DC Amps = AC Watts divided by 12 x 1.1
Continuous rating:
Maximum combined wattage + 20%.

Amp hour / Ampere Hour or the AH rating is a measurement of the electrical capacity the battery will store. Current multiplied by time in hours equals ampere hours. Ampere hours is the most important point that should be looked in to while choosing a battery for the inverter. Ampere our / AH ratings vary with the temperature as we as the rate of discharge. The ratings of the actual use can change according to the efects of the temperature and the internal resistance.

Olive pad VT100 is India's first 3G Android Tablet PC

2011-06-25T15:29:00.000+05:30

Olive pad VT100 is India's first 3G Android Tablet PC, from the Olive Telecom. In fact it combines the features of a Tablet PC with an Entertainment Device, GPS, Smartphone, E Book Reader and many more. The Tablet Olivepad Vt100 gives you the internet and the multimedia experience in a portable form factor as well as an ever expanding library of Android Applications.
You will have the Internet surfing facilities, E mail, view, edit and create Word Powerpoint and Excel files as the Tablet Olivepad VT 100 comes preloaded with Dataviz Documents. The other special features in the Olive pad tablet are Ebook Reader, Making phone calls at the touch of the contact, as well as a 6 month free subscription and channels like Colors, MTV, UTV Bindaas, UTV Bloomberg & UTV Movies to choose from.

Specifications of the Olivepad VT100 tablet PC
Screen Size 7-inch
Screen Resolution (pixels) 800 X 400
Screen Type TFT
Memory
ROM (MB) No
Internal Storage (GB) 512MB
Expandable Memory Type microSD
Onboard storage 32 GB
Camera
Megapixel (MP) 3
Resolution (pixels) No
Optical zoom No
Video resolution / frame rate No
Front facing camera VGA
Sound
Speaker
Audio connector 3.5mm
Connectivity
2G
3G
3G USB Modem Support ---
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
WiFi (802.11b/g/n) 802.11b/g
USB
Software
OS Google Android
Version 2.2
Hardware
Processor ARM11 600MHz
Speed 600MHz
GPU ---
GPS
GPS
A-GPS Yes (A-GPS support)
Battery
Type Li-PO
Capacity 3240
Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.5 x 110 x 179.4
Weight (g) 375

What are Sim Cards of the mobiles?

2011-06-20T13:03:00.000+05:30

SIM ( subscriber identity module or subscriber identification module ) is the card which is used in the mobile. A Sim is an integrated circuit which stores the service subscriber key ( IMSI ) which is used to identify a subscriber who has mobile connections like computers and mobile phones.
It is a removable sim card and can be transferred from one phone to another.

First the sim cards were made like the present day credit cards, but the development of smaller sized mobile phones prompted smaller sized sim cards development. These were mini sim cards and were of the same thickness of the older and bigger simcards but the length and width were reduced to 25 mm × 15 mm.

Sim Cards store informations which are network specific and used to authenticate as well as identify their subscribers on the network. The most important information stored in the sim cards are ICCID,IMSI, Authentication keyLocal area identity (LAI) and an Operator-Specific Emergency Number.
The SIM can also store other specific data such as the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) number, Service Dialing Numbers (SDN), Service Provider Name (SPN), Advice-Of-Charge parameters and Value Added Service (VAS) applications.

Mobile Terms Glossary about the Battery life

2011-05-27T21:51:00.000+05:30

Stand by time for the mobiles
Standby time is the time which is the officially quoted longest time a single battery lasts when the phone is not in active use but is connected to the GSM network all the time.
The standby time is highly dependent on the cellular network lik the distance to the closest GSM cell tower or the base station. If you use the phone while travelling , like in a moving vehicle, also affects the battery life.

Likewise the Talk Time is the officially quoted talk time , the longest a single battery will last when you are continuosly talking on the phone. This also just like the standby time is dependent on the cellular network and the distance from the GSM to the cell station. Moving fast while talking also affects the battery life.

Music Play back time is the longest time officially quoted by the manufacturer that a single battery charge will last if you are using the phone continuously for listening to music only. These numbers work usually when the handsets are set in flight mode that is all the transreceivers are off and the headphones are used instead of speakers.

Manufacturers measure the talk time, standby time and the music play back time, in very much controlled conditions and the quoted numbers are rarely reached in the real life. You can use those numbers while comparing the handsets, as a reference, but only of the same manufacturer as the calculations vary from manufacturrto manufacturer.

Some times the place in the specifications will be empty, as all the manufacturuers do not disclose the number of hours at the time of launching the product. Later, only when the product hit the market the standby time as well as talk time gets revealed.

How to keep the Refrigerator Clean?

2011-05-22T16:51:00.000+05:30

For the Blogs ( to be added )

You have to keep the Refrigerator clean, neat and tidy for the refrigerator to work properly and follow the advice strictly. First of all you have to divide the space available in the refrigerator in to different zones for the items you want to store. Juices, left overs, snacks, vegetables and other ingredients needed for preparing the meals etc. You have to make sure that ll your family members also know the space provided and use them correctly to keep the refrigerator clean at all times.

While deciding your special zones in the refrigerator make it a point to put in the things usually handled by your family members easily reachable and the place gets maintained. The items you need for cooking should be available easily for you. You should plan and execute accordingly.

Store Meats in the bottom shelf
While storing cooked meats you have to keep them at the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to avoid contamination with other foods. The door is the least cold area as it is the most exposed area and so do not store milk and eggs on the door.
You can squarish or rectangular, stack-able, airtight containers which can be used for storing different kinds of food. You will just need about 2-3 different sizes of containers. You will not be wasting space unnecessarily.

The next will be the first in first out law. The food which goes first into the fridge should come out first only then you can minimise the wastage. If there are any leftover which has been kept more than three days should be thrown out. You can do the clearing out before you leave for shopping for the week. You have to make a note of all the things needed as well as the things to be used first in that week. Discard the items which you cannot use.

Better to wash vegetables before you put them inside the refrigerator. You can cut up bigger sized vegetables in to smaller pieces and store. It will not eat up the space then.

Arrange things as you need them and clear every week of the unwanted . The Refrigerator will be clean nd neat

How to create Simple, Easy but Messy hairstyles in few seconds

2011-04-28T20:37:00.000+05:30

There are simple hairstyles which can be easily done even if the hair is unwashed and tangly. You can be sure that it will not look sloppy at all. Simple and messy hairstyles are very easy to do without it being sloppy looking. If you are in a hurry and want to skip the shmpoo your hair badly needs, you can go in for this Loose Bun style.

If you have a long hair, it is very easy to try out a Loose Bun hairstyle. The Loose bun can be done without any proper brushing even. For all you know, even unwashed tangly hair will work for this style.
Bend down with your hair in front and get hold of ll of your hair together and tie it up like a pony tail just below the top of your head. Secure the hair with a hair band. Wrap the pony tail around the base of your hairband till it forms a bun. Use hair pins to secure the bun to the base of the knot.

You can leave it at that or just a pull a few of front hair to give you the unkempt, messy look.

If you have curly hair, you can have an easy natural style which can be achieved with just washed or dry hair. After you wash your hair, dry it up with a towel, until you get a just washed and dried look with a little moisture. Yo can simply use your fingers to comb / run through to perk up the curls adding volume to your hair. Don't use comb at this time and your hair will get limp.

If yours is a dry curly hair, just run your fingers through or use a light mousse to perk up adding volume to your curls. Just bend down with your hair on to your front, comb lightly with a wide toothed comb from the roots to the end. When you flip back your hair you will see the increased volume in your hair. You can leave it just like that to make it look unkempt and messy or just comb down the top to make it look neat.

You can wear a hair band / clip to fix your hair so that it looks bouncy on your back.

How to apply Eau De Cologne to your body?

2011-04-22T17:10:00.000+05:30

What is Eau De cologne and the ways to apply Eau De Cologne
Eau De cologne is a toiletry item a type of perfume which originated from Cologne in Germany. Eau De Cologne is a blend of extracts alcohol and water. This is also marketted to men as an alternative to perfumes.
Eau de cologne comes in a base of dilute Ethanol has a mixture of citrus oils likeLemon, Orange, Tangerine, lime, bergamot and graefruit and also essential oils like lavender, rosemary, thyme, petitgrain/ orange leaf and jasmine.
Eau De cologne will give you a fresh feeling and can be used in the bath tub, as a last rinse for clothes particularly in summer, as an underarm odour repellant etc. You can apply as you wish but the process is different than the way you use for applying other perfumes.

How do you apply Eau De Cologne?
When you take the bottle in your hands shake it well. Shake a litle of the perfume in to your palm and rub your hands together quickly. Then rub your palms over the neck , behind your ears and breathe deeply in as you do so. This perfume is an invigorating pickme up and will freshen you up.
While applying Eau De cologne you breathe in deeply so the fragrance goes through your nose and comes out through your mouth. This will help you when it is very hot outside and you feel hot and sticky.

Splash a little in to your palms, rub them together and apply under arms to use as an underarm deodrant. The alcohol in the perfume is supposed to kill the odour producing bacteria and will give a clean and fresh scent.

You can cool yourself when you are feeling very hot by dabbing a little ia tissue or a handkerchief and rubbing it wherever you want like your forehead, behind the neck area and arms etc.The alcohol will evaporate quickly imparting a cool sensation as wel as a fresh feeling.

When you are among a group of people and you do not want a strong perfume, just put a finger on top of the bottle , take a little and dab it behind the ear lobes and in the wrists.

What are Aerobics?

2011-04-18T20:46:00.000+05:30

Aerobics is an exercise which is energetic and vigorous which lasts long enough. If done regularly this is enough to keep your heart and lungs in good condition. Aerobics exercises burn calories very fast than other types of exercises. Aerobics is a type of physical exercise that consists of stretching and strength training routines with the objective of improving all elements of fitness in a rhythmic way so that you can improve muculsr strength, flexibility as well as cardio vascular fitness.

This aerobics exrecise is always performed to the background music with a large group of people together and is conducted by a trainer or an instructor. You can also try that out alone in the privacy of your home.
Other forms of vigorous exercises like cycling, swimming and jogging are also associated regimens with the same purpose.

The word "aero in the Aerobics" means incorporating oxygen as it is used by the body during the prolonged aerobics exercises. Aerobics exercises are very simple to start and very easy to follow. They are the type of exercises which will pressurize the the body to elevate the oxgen intake and for that the exercise have to be continuous and rhythmic to avoid the declines and spines in the oxygen consumption.The target muscles, all of them should be used, increasing the work which the heart and the lungs were always doing .

How to do proper meditation?

2011-02-20T21:03:00.000+05:30

How to meditate and gain concentration?
Meditation is a practice where in there is constant observation of the mind and the concentration. Meditation brings awareness, harmony and natural order into life and helps you to dig deep into your inner self, through which you can discover the wisdom and tranquility that lie within.
Meditation is a therapy which is done with an internal and personal practice without any actual externals aids, except may be prayer beads or the tip of the candle flame to concentrate on. The practices of yoga helps one to control the mind and the senses.

The basic points to be kept in mind meditating are:
You have to have a special place and time for meditation. It would be better if you try doing it daily.
Choose a time when your mind is clear and not riddled with worries.
while starting to meditate just sit up straight with your back, neck and head in one line and face north or east.
You have to condition your mind so as to remain quiet for the duration of your meditation session.
Regulate your breathing, it would be better if you could start with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Then gradually you can slow it down.
Follow a rhythmic breathing pattern - inhale and exhale.
Initially your mind will wander but it grows more restless if you force to concentrate and so leave it like that, do not force.
You can slowly bring it to rest on the focal point of your choice.
you have to hold your object of concentration at this focal point throughout your session and meditation happens when you reach a state of pure thought.
If this followed diligently you will soon be able to attain a super-conscious state. This is not just easy as it is given here. You will have to strive harder to get to perfection. Only if you try to do meditation daily,you will be able to get good benefits out of this.

You can try and follow these tips to get the Concentration
When you start, at the outset, it will be very hard to keep your attention focussed on one object, so it would be better to start off by limiting your field of concentration to a category of objects.

How to remove makeup from my face?

2011-02-18T20:39:00.000+05:30

To remove make up from your face you have to use a proper cleanser for the face and an eye make up remover. You should never rub your face just like that and also do not forget to clean the hair line and the jawline. As most ladies use foundation nowadays it is necessary to clean the jawline and the neck area.

You have to cleanse your face daily in the nights before going to bed if you use makeup inthe day time. You have to let the skin breathe well in the night and you will be able to get up with a glowing and dewy skin in the morning. You have to remove the sunscreen and the makeup on your face before going to bed.
You need not use a toners it is not that necessary unless you have an oily skin.

Abhyanga Oil Massage, one of the Ayurvedic Therapies for Rejuvenation

2011-02-18T20:36:00.000+05:30

About Abhyanga Oil Massage of the Ayurvedic Therapy
Abhyanga is the ayurvedic oil massage and is an integral part of the Ayurveda rejuvenation treatment. The daily routine of a full body massage with warm oil acts as a powerful recharger for the mind and the body. It is nourishing and pacifies vata and kapha, relieves fatigue,provides stamina, and perfect sleep enhances the natural beauty and the complexion of your skin, nourishes all parts of your body and so promotes longevity with health.

The benefits of doing and Abhyanga as a daily ritual are
You will get an increased blood circulation to your nerve endings as well as better sleep at night.
Will be toning your muscles and so get into a good shape, will help you get rid of cellulite
Calming of your nerves as well as lubrication of the joints
Increased mental alertness and concentration
Improved elimination of the excreta and regularise moving your bowels and through that clearing all the impurities while detoxifying your body
Softer and smoother skin, will help to remove wrinkles and beautifies your skin and the increased levels of stamina.

The best time to do Abhyanga or oil massage?
The massage is best done in the morning just after bath or shower. You can use ayurvedic medicine oil, herbal oil or for that matter warmed sesame oil or coconut oil.
To cure the oil, bringit to boiling point over fire and then remove, cool and store the oil.

Pecan Nuts - Health and Nutrition facts

2011-02-13T20:31:00.000+05:30

The new health dietary guidelines say that you should take at least 4 - 5 servings of nuts, seeds or legumes daily. Pecan nuts are taken as a delicacy but mostly for its nutritional value. It is said that if you add a handful to your daily diet, it will subdue the blood lipids to get oxidezed unnecessarily and so prevents coronary heart diseases. Pecan nuts contain Vitamin E which protects blood lipids from oxidizing.

About the Nutritional benefits of Pecan nuts
Pecan nuts have more anti oxidants than any other nut, according to the recent report. Anti oxidants are the substances found in the foods which protect us against cell damage. Pecan nuts are supposed to help fight diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart diseases and Cancer.
Just a handful of pecan nuts consists of vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber, as well as antioxidants and they are so rich in heart healthy unsaturated fats. If you take in a few you will feel full and the studies have shown that the habit of eating nuts will have a beneficial effect on your waist line. Pecan nuts are a rich source of Proteins and contains less carbohydrates and no cholesterol. These are best for the sodium restricted diet for heart patients as well as those with high blood pressure as they are sodium free nuts.

Blood Pressure: while eating nuts cannot cure blood pressure or hypertension, they can be an important part of the diet to lower the blood pressure while supercharging your diet with much needed nutrients. you can take up to a handful of pecan nuts ( 7-8 nuts ) a week.

Breast Cancer : Pecan nuts have a rich source of Oleic acid just like Olive oil. Oleic acid has the property to suppress the activity of the gene cells that trigger Breast cancer. The researchers say that if you can improve your eating more foods rich in Oleic acid can lessen the chances of Breast cancer. A one ounce serving of pecan nuts provides you 25% more oleic acid than a tablespoonful olive oil. An ounce of pecan nuts is about 7-8 whole nuts or 15 pecan halves

The researchers have confirmed that when pecans are added as a part of the diet you can improve your heart health, prostrate health and also control your weight. Pecan nuts are the most elegant, versatile and a delicious tasting nuts you can add on to your plate and you can be sure of the health benefits it will bring in. nuts contain more healthful types of fats than meat does and they are cholesterol-free, so they make excellent choices over fatty meats like steak or even chicken.

In short, the Health benefits of the Pecan nuts
Pecans are one of the very few sodium-free and fiber-rich nuts in the world.
Pecans are a rich source of gamma tocopherol which is a chemical compound derived from vitamin E. It supports heart health, prevents heart diseases, promotes respiratory health, helps in blood circulation and is very good for your brain.
Pecans also contain some of the phytochemicals.
90% of the fat content in pecans contain unsaturated fats.

Calorie count of the various types of Pecan nuts
Quantity Calories Fat Carbohydrates Proteins
1 oz (20 halves) 28.3 g 196 20.4 g 3.9 g 2.6 g
1 cup halves (108.0 g) 746 77.7 g 15.0 g 9.9 g
1 cup chopped (119.0 g) 822 85.6 g 16.5 g 10.9 g

Candied pecans are the best examples of how a low-calorie treat can be irresistibly delicious too, at the same time! these candied pecans are nutty delights which we could hog on all day but be careful for the calorie count. A serving of an ounce of candied pecans have 190 calorie , 17 grams of fat which have 10 monunsaturated fats and 4 grams are poly unsaturated fats. These candied pecans are cholesterol free and have about 3% sodium content and a 30% of the carbohydrate needs of a person.

Panchakarma, a treatment of the Ayurveda medical Therapy

2011-02-10T15:49:00.000+05:30

What is Panchakarma treatment of the Ayurveda medicine?
Panchakarma meaning the five karmas in Ayurveda for cleaning up of the human body, by flushing out the accumulated toxic materials that is detoxification of the body. You have to go to the Ayurvedic physician to determine the methods needed to detox your body. The Physician determines the panchakarma by basing the prokriti / constituion of the patient, as well as his physical condition and the climate at the time.

Purvakarma, a treatment done before Panchakarma
Before doing panchakarma treatment one has to go through Purvakarma which means the Preceding karma. When the Ayurvedic Physicial gives directions for the Panchakarma treatment to begin, the patients' body has to be prepared for the procedure. So he is given Snehan and Swedan and the treatment if properly done will take 7 days. They have to prepare Tridoshas receptive to the panchakarma Treatment. Only after the Purvakarma is over Panchakarma starts and is chosen according to the constitution of the patient that is the prakriti / nature and the vikriti / disorder of the body of the patient.

The different Panchkarma treatments are as follows.
Vaman ( Vomiting )
Vaman is done for the kapha related diseases like colds, brethlessness, bronchitis, asthma,indigestion and diabetes etc. These disorders are supposed to be the result of excess kapha / mucus in ones body. The patient must go through Purvakarma before administering vaman.

Virechan ( Purgation )
Virechan is the Purgation therapy, which is administered to relieve excess pitta in the form of bile which gets accumulated in the gall bladder , small intestine as well as in the liver. The result of this accumulation of toxic materials can be in the form of rashes, fever, inflammations, nausea and jaundice.

Basti ( enema )
If vata is found excess in one's body and that too in the colon region Basti / enema is used to flush out through the intestinal tract. Enemas are of many kinds and there are various kinds of vata disorders namely constipation, acidity, kidney stones, sexual disorders.arthritis. rheumatism etc. These can be cured wth basti in the panchkarma treatment.

Nasya ( nasal application )
Nasya is used to eliminate kapha related problems affecting the eyes, ear, nose and throat and diseases like migraines, sinusitis bronchitis can be cured with nasya. Nasya is also regarded as treating prana meaning our life. The energy of prana or the life enters through our nose and is also connected with brain and consciousness.

Rakthamoksha ( blood purification )
Raktha Moksha or the letting of the blood is a technique used to eliminate the toxic substances from the blood stream. It is a process of purification of blood. Skin disorders like cne, rash, itching etc are due to impure blood. This also regulates pitta.
Rakthamoksha is not suitable for childrn and elderly people and also people with anaemia, general body weakness and other similar problems.

Paschatkarma is a procedure done after the selected therapies of Panchakarma. This procedure helps the body to re establish its normal metabolism and immunity. It will take many days to normalize digestion after all these processes. The persons can return to normal life and diet through different steps of introduction of vegetables and food items.
After the panchakarma treatment one has to follow a strict daily routine and normalize their daily activities according to the change of seasons and also as having been told by the physicians during the consultations after treatment.

About Ayurveda, the Science of Life

2011-02-10T11:16:00.000+05:30

Ayurveda, meaning the Science of Life, is said to be the oldest and the traditional medicine system of India. Ayurveda is a complete system by itself in the sense that it is a qualitative and a holistic science of health and longevity. Ayurveda is a philosophy and has a system of healing the whole person along with the body and the mind.

The origin of the syatem of Ayurveda medicine goes far back where the philosophy and the medicine were one and the same and that they were not separate. So, the philosophical views have strongly influenced the Ayurvedic physicians and their system of medicine. The Ayurveda system of treating a patient is decided on the working models of the unique state and to project the view of the whole state of health which will again be unique to each case handled. Ayurveda physicians offer recommendations which are specific and unique to each individual on their lifestyle, diet, exercise and yoga, herbal therapy. Even spiritual practices are advised to restore and maintain balance in body and mind. Ayurveda sees a strong connection between the mind and the body.

Ayurveda system of medicine is based on the meta physics of the five elements Prithvi / Earth, Aap / Water, Tej / Fire, Akash / Ether and Vaayu / air which compose the universe as well as a human body. Ayurveda stresses the balance of the three elements vata, pitta and kapha. These three are considered as doshas and the balanced state of these three doshas are very important for the health of a human being. Only then the body will be able to function to the best of its potential and when in an imbalanced state the body will be affected in a negative way

In Ayurveda there are 20 Guna meaning qualities and is believed that one has to attain a good digestion and proper excretion by building a good and health metabolic system. The eight disciplines of Ayurveda Treatmet are Kaaya Chikitsa, Kaumarabhrtyam, Shalya Chikitsa, Shalakya Tantra, Bhuta Vidya, Agadatantram, Rasayana, Vajikaranam.
Will tell you more in the following posts

How to teach your child to behave better in front of guests?

2011-01-24T09:19:00.000+05:30

"Children are not always angels" and that too when they misbehave and embarrass you in front your guests.

When a child makes a mistake and that too in front of others, we get embarrassed and that embarassment makes us get angry and say unwanted things. We most probably react the wrong way. You should just stay calm and not get carried away by the circumstances. It would be better for you to keep quiet there and then after coming back home the child should be told that he is not supposed to do that. Beating or punishing the kids in front of others make you as well as the child embarrassed. Punishment could be given after you reach home. A little punishment there and the remaining at home will not help. For any given mistake one punishment is enough and we should not keep on repeating the same, then it becomes nagging.

You should learn to be calm and collected during times like these and show your children that you will not get swayed or disturbed by their misbehaviour. Mostly it will be just to show their spite at you. They know very well that you will get upset when they misbehave in front of your guests. You have to avoid yelling and screaming at the children, since this can teach your child that it is all right to lose control if you don't get your way. They will also end up doing the same at one time or the other when you least expect them to. You have to show that you are unhappy with their behaviour and let know that you will always love him even when you punish them for their misbehaviour.

Like wise you have to avoid too much praise on your children and that too in front of others. You don't need to be continuously praising your child, especially for routine activities, because it will make your comments less effective. I have seen parents who keep telling others how good their child is, the child is so active and knowledgeable, in front of their children and the children start thinking too much about themselves. You can tell the children when they do the work they are asked to and say just Thank you very much . They will also start saying the same to their friends too.

We cannot expect our children to do what we ourselves do not do. If we can show them and behave how we want our child to behave, they will pick up the cues from us and behave like a role model to the other kids.