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Facebook's new layout in the offing

2010-12-16T13:29:00.000+05:30

A sneak peek into Facebook's profile page in the new layout that is designed to accommodate six images in the first fold of the profile page itself. A brief bio is going to be there above the horizontal snaps tab like we see in usual kind of CVs. This illustration, taken from QuickOnlineTips, shows how users can be a little bit more creative with the design using image splitting skills/software.

Actually, it looks more like a tweaked design of its current pageview, but still some change is good after all, no matter how big, or how effective it may turn out to be. :-)

BTW, have any of you got this new layout reflected on your FB accounts?

Web-share: Delhi Metro Rail Commuters Informations | Knowing Metro Better

2010-09-07T19:36:00.000+05:30

Delhi Metro Rail Commuters Information | Know your Metro Better: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

The story of the Delhi Metro and how it revolutionized India's public transport scenario can now find a place in the libraries and your home in the form of a quality affordable coffee-table book.

DMRC MD Dr. E. Sreedharan launched the publication, titled 'A Journey to Remember' on 1st December 2008, which chronicles the Metro's history, hard work, technology, team spirit, dedication and success. The coffee-table book has 94 high-quality pages and over 50 photographs, some of them of historical value.

It has been priced at a modest Rs 210/- to keep it affordable for all sections and is available for sale at the Customer Care counters of all Metro stations, besides the DMRC corporate office at Barakhamba Road.

DMRC had earlier published three books: a souvenir book to commemorate the first day of operations, a coffee-table book 'A Dream Revisited' and a photo compilation 'Images of An Urban Transformation'.

About A R Rehman's Commonwealth Games 2010's Theme Song

2010-09-02T20:09:00.001+05:30

Actually, no offenses meant against Rehman and his genius still being unquestioned, but the just-very-mediocre outcome of the CWG 2010 theme song has annoyed most of us Indians for the simple reason that its nothing less than another shocker coming out of the CWG 2010 basket.

With entire preparations already so very shoddy and unprofessional, works not completed as thought of (can't use the word 'PLANNED' instead of 'Thought-of' for obvious reasons!), and most of things being Bhagwaan-bharose now, this one came as a rude joke.

On a serious note, this output of reportedly 6 months of Rehman's works, costing 5 crore rupees to the exchequer, was just not expected.

Related Link:

TOI - The lyrics are ridiculous!

epaper.timesofindia.com

CWG 2010 theme song by A R Rehman not up to the mark

2010-08-31T20:20:00.017+05:30

Just listened to the CWG 2010 theme song composed by A R Rehman. Even after replaying it for 8-10 times, the very feeling of it being nothing but a very ordinary composition is not going away.

Accuracy of lyrics is another thing that has missed the goal by at least a mile. Its not a movie where P K Mishra type filler words (like "...yeh India bula liya..."!!!) can do. Its also not a semi-commercial flick like 'Lagaan', Rehman must have realized.

Not impressed even a bit, Mr. Rehman. Can you please prepare another better one ASAP? Just put in your usual genius bit rather than trying so many plain ordinary things.

Link reference:

Music maestro AR Rahman launches Delhi 2010's theme song | XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

Happy Independence Day 2010 to all Indians

2010-08-15T00:14:00.027+05:30

Patriotism isn't something that need to be shown off... Its something thats nurtured in the hearts & worn on the shoulders as heart-badges.

Sharing this simplistic pic I captured on way from Gulbarga to Hyderabad last year on 15th August, which emphasizes it all.

Workers of a Gulbarga based roadside workplace making arrangements of celebrating Independence Day

Independence day means a lot.. Much much more than a mere holiday for all of us who've got it at birth as a right without witnessing what our freedom fighters & martyrs had gone through to achieve freedom!

Lets realize and remember the importance of this great day for all we Indians at heart as well as well wishers of India.

Feeling like 'the burnt cat dreading the milk' after reading this stuff while doing a product search!

2010-05-25T09:28:00.000+05:30

While surfing the net for a quick round-up conducting an e-survey on Air Conditioners, came across this interesting piece available at the Hitachi India website.

Just look how precisely and swiftly (in same mastered fashion like what the story-book-character samurai / sumo do!) they have mauled the other brands while highlighting the plus points of their own...

Why are Hitachi ACs better than others?

Advanced Hitachi Air Conditioners	Other Air Conditioners
Available with all Direct Efficient Technology features	Not such type of features available
Most of Hitachi ACs are having highest Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) in its category	Energy Efficiency Ratio(EER) is not so high
Power consumption is less so more is the saving	Power consumption is more so less is the saving
Pay back period is less than 1 year	Pay back period is more than 1 year
A digital power index gives you detailed information of the consumed power ensuring that you monitor your usage	Make you wait for the electricity bill to know how much power is consumed by your AC
79% of Hitachi sold split ACs are 5 star rated	This percentage is not more for other brands
Higher BTU than rated,so more cooling	Lower BTU than rated,so less cooling
The sound level is much more lower( 34dB) for 1.5 Tr split AC.	The sound level is much more higher
The turbo fans with lesser number of blades make the most silent AC as air cutting is less	Available with ordinary fans which creates more noise as the air cutting is more
Undergo both strenous and sophisticated 41 reliability tests only to come out as the world's more durable AC	Generally undergo by routine tests and R&D procedures
Unbelievably stringent Japanese Tochigi standards ensure the best of quality and durability	Adhere to ISO 9001 which are basic manufacturing standards
A unique customized My mode allow you the flexibility of three programmable comfort modes	Have a single sensor to adjust the temperature
Hitachi's patented 3rd generation Kaimin technology increases the room temperature by 1 0 C every hour to ensure just the right cooling and uninterrupted sleep	Make you get up in the middle of the night to change the temperature settings
The patented Auto climate technology intelligently changes timer settings to give you the most comfortable settings as per the condition out side	Do not have any such sensors
The innovative air delivery mechanism enables spiral airflow creating a "whorl" effect ensuring no hot air pockets in the room	The linear air flow doesn't cool the room uniformly
The patented Auto humid control automatically reduces the relative humidity level to 27%	Do not have any such technology to reduce the humidity level automatically

Quite reasonably, one may ask, who can vouch for the ultimate outcome of all these tall claims and marketing gung-ho? All companies boast of out-of-the-world features so very boldly, but do they really deliver when it comes to the real world operations?

I doubt so. Although Hitachi has a niche name of its own, and though there are so many reasons to believe to their boastings considering its a world-renowned brand name; yet I have enough reasons to doubt the claims laid by them, having burnt my fingers with my previous purchase that advertised similar tall claims (Europe's one of the very famous brand-- Haier's) split AC unit, that was launched a few years back as an out-of-world innovation operating on some DC-inversion technique and saving enormous energy bill amounts). Couldn't judge if it actually saved any extra penny consuming relatively lesser energy units, but I can definitely vouch that its spares and additional remote aren't available even within the 3-4 years of its launch here in India.

The regional corporate / service centre of Haier in Delhi raised their hands in a bit more struggling fashion as compared to their local dealers in the markets (who gave in without even a try!!). They said they tried in entire warehouses of the country, but couldn't find even a single extra piece of the remote, which could replace our own badly injured one. Sigh!

Sadly and ultimately, after all the search and inquiries about a new remote failed utter miserably, now when I'm looking to phase out the old unit and purchase a new BETTER one, I'm again getting nervous breakdowns reading such tall claims by various manufacturers.. all singing a different high-note (high-quality) self praise songs... and in the process demeaning other competitor brands and products.

I dread these claims now... and just like 'the burnt cat dreading the milk', am afraid of putting in my hard earned money again based on such tall claims alone. Better off to ask friends and neighbors about their actually installed units and checking in person which one they vote.

Wish me luck, guys!! :-)

[Web-share]: 'EIGHT CLUES TO HAPPINESS', by Khushwant Singh

2010-03-27T01:13:00.000+05:30

One on the most convincing and realistic write-ups on 'Listing Primary Reasons for Attaining True Happiness in One's Life' essayed by noted writer, Khushwant Singh.

Interestingly, the list of dos and don't s are so very universal that they shall apply to each and every individual, no matter which ladder of social matrix he/she may belong to.

Enjoy reading the 'EIGHT CLUES TO HAPPINESS'
By- KHUSHWANT SINGH

Having lived a reasonably contented life, I was musing over what a person should strive for to achieve happiness. I drew up a list of a few essentials which I put forward for the readers' appraisal.

First and foremost is GOOD HEALTH. If you do not enjoy good health you can never be happy. Any ailment, however trivial, will deduct from your happiness.

Second, a HEALTHY BANK BALANCE. It need not run into crores but should be enough to provide for creature comforts and something to spare for recreation, like eating out, going to the pictures, travelling or going on holidays on the hills or by the sea. Shortage of money can be only demoralizing. Living on credit or borrowing is demeaning and lowers one in one's own eyes.

Third, a HOME OF YOUR OWN. Rented premises can never give you the snug feeling of a nest which is yours for keeps that a home provides: if it has a garden space, all the better. Plant your own trees and flowers, see them grow and blossom, cultivate a sense of kinship with them.

Fourth, an UNDERSTANDING COMPANION, be it your spouse or a friend. If there are too many misunderstandings, they will rob you of your peace of mind. It is better to be divorced than to bicker all the time.

Fifth, LACK OF ENVY towards those who have done better than you in life; risen higher, made more money, or earned more fame. Envy can be very corroding; avoid comparing yourself with others.

Sixth, DO NOT ALLOW OTHER PEOPLE to descend on you for gup-shup. By the time you get rid of them, you will feel exhausted and poisoned by their gossip-mongering.

Seventh, CULTIVATE SOME HOBBIES which can bring you a sense of fulfilment, such as gardening, reading, writing, painting, playing or listening to music. Going to clubs or parties to get free drinks or to meet celebrities is criminal waste of time.

Eighth, every morning and evening, devote 15 minutes to INTROSPECTION. In the morning, 10 minutes should be spent on stilling the mind and then five in listing things you have to do that day. In the evening, five minutes to still the mind again, and ten to go over what you had undertaken to do.

[PS: The popularity & meaningfulness of the write-up can easily be justified by looking at the number of search results on popular search engines like google, yahoo, bing and the likes once you key-in the keywords- 'EIGHT CLUES TO HAPPINESS', by Khushwant Singh. Just see how many people have blogged & reblogged this piece to share the idea]

Links for 2010-03-16 [Digg]

2010-03-17T00:00:00-07:00

10 things to remember Designing Interiors for a Child's room
What all should the parents, architects, space designers and interior decorators must keep in their minds while planning the kids rooms? Here's a list of essential 'things to remember while Designing Interiors for a Child's Room'.

Links for 2010-03-13 [Digg]

2010-03-14T00:00:00-08:00

Daylight Savings Time Explained (INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC)
Why do we move our clocks forward in March? Learn about the origins and why we change the time.

[Tech-Trivia]: Un-hiding column in MS Project

2010-02-25T20:52:00.000+05:30

Never realized until a colleague of mine asked me that it wasn't easy to un-hide the column(s) and retrieve the filled up/ edited information in MS Project.

The bitter fact of the matter is that... in case you need to un-hide a particular information column...

You will have to insert the required column (MS Project doesn't have an "unhide column" option). Right-click on an existing column heading and choose "insert column" option. After this, select the column/field you want. The new column will appear next to the column you had chosen.

If you plan to temporarily hide a column, do not use the "hide column" option since you will lose the custom headings that you may have defined (the data remains intact of course). Instead, using your mouse, click the column boundary and move it from right to left till the column is hidden. To unhide, drag from left to right. [Source: http://www.gantthead.com/discussions/discussionsTopicContainer.cfm?ID=5099]

Tried the following link too to understand...
http://www.ehow.com/how_5079889_unhide-columns-microsoft-project.html

Hope you guys using the software will not make mistake of hiding the columns permanently, which you may desire to use otherwise.

Links for 2010-02-12 [Digg]

2010-02-13T00:00:00-08:00

Another life, Another day, Back to feet :-)
..the ever truthful idiom is coming to our minds today-- "Man proposes, God disposes". At the dawn of this new year 2010, we had drawn long plans as how we would be more regular and particular..

Links for 2010-02-11 [Digg]

2010-02-12T00:00:00-08:00

20 Weirdest Apartments in the World [PICS]
Influenced by nature, films, and even video games, here’s a look at 20 of the oddest, quirkiest, and most unique apartment complexes from around the globe.

Paypal suspends payment transactions in India

2010-02-09T13:49:00.002+05:30

PayPalBad news for all those who shall be affected by this step of PayPal, the preferred online payment and monetary transaction service across the globe.

PayPal has no doubt been a favorite of the online community, be it the service/ products sellers or the buyers or even the bloggers like myself and you who used to transfer advertisement revenues generated on our blogs to our respective bank accounts.

So, what can be the other way out now? Lets wait and watch the happenings at PayPal's end. In case you know any other similar authentic transaction service, do let us know.

The source news piece that appeared in the online version of 'The Indian Express' is shared hereunder for ready reference...

Paypal suspends payment transactions in India
[Source: http://www.indianexpress.com]

Online payment service provider PayPal has said it suspended certain types of payment transaction in India.
In a blog posted on its website, PayPal spokesperson Anuj Nayar wrote: "Personal payments to and from India and transfers to local banks in India have been suspended while we work with our business partners and other stakeholders to address questions they have about the service".
Without giving any further details for the unusual suspension, he added that the company is working "to resolve the situation as quickly as possible."
"During this time, customers can still make commercial payments to India but merchants cannot withdraw funds in rupees to local Indian banks," he said.

New year's 1st of the gifts to self and my son

2010-01-22T20:29:00.001+05:30

Hi all! Updating the blog after quite long. Actually, for the very first time in this new year 2010.

The year's started well... keeping me busy with the hectic workplace chores besides finding me and my wife in multitude of (actually some 10 odd in number) queues outside the best South Delhi schools where we are seeking our son Kushaagra to gain an admission in the Nursery class (3+ years class after the play school).

Close friends following this blog of mine would be happy to see an update at last. And did you, by the way, notice the new domain address for my blog up there in the IP address bar? Yupp, I secured the domain names for self and my son as the first of the gifts for the family, which actually happened just by chance. Its also another fact that shrimatiji is a bit annoyed as I couldn't manage to secure the domain of her name. Its already taken, the name being a bit common in north India... but then she asks my name is even more common than hers.. then how could I got mine? Luck I said to her.. but that didn't cooled off her annoyance for the evening yesterday. Will have to buy her something real special I guess to have hot food served to me tonight at the dining table :-)

Thats it for now I believe. Ah yes, had a nice chat and a telecon with a school time buddy, Anurag. It had been almost 16 years since had any kind of contact with him. Luckily, got contact numbers of three other good old times' chaps. Looking forward to have a get together sometime in near future.

Happy New Year 2010 !!

2010-01-02T00:59:00.001+05:30

Funny! Saw it on some T-shirt designing website.

2009-12-28T20:05:00.001+05:30

Funny! Saw it on some T-shirt designing website. :-D

Important Telephone Numbers in Delhi (as compiled and uploaded by Delhi Government's official website)

2009-12-03T20:43:00.002+05:30

Stumbled upon this very useful website information wherein the Delhi Government's e-dept has uploaded various lists having important telephone numbers along with respective postal addresses.

A must in every Indian netizen, I say!

Posted by sood13545 in reference to: Important Telephone Numbers (view on Google Sidewiki)

[Web-Share]: TOI/AFP article excerpt on overcrowded situation in London Tubes

2009-12-02T16:19:00.003+05:30

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
'Dog-eat-dog (situation) on London Tubes'

London (AFP / TOI news-piece): Chronic overcrowding on London’s Tube network turns people into animals who adopt a “dog eat dog” attitude to fellow passengers, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Travelers ignore pregnant women or parents with babies in a “survival of the fittest” atmosphere on the underground train system, which is struggling to cope with never-ending tides of commuters and tourists.

The capital’s vast underground network — embodied in the iconic London Tube map — is a perennial source of grumbling for weary workers. Some parts draw more gripes than others. The Northern Line has the worst reputation, but many others can be hellish at rush-hour, with packed platforms and even more sardine-line trains, often so full that none else can get on.

Other examples of how people cope with the daily Tube grind include “suspension of the normal codes of behavior — for example, going after a seat regardless of who else might want it, ignoring pregnant women and people carrying babies; adopting a Tube persona, more ruthless and selfish; switching off/shutting down — going into an automatic pilot routine, listening to music, turning one’s back; developing strategies to reduce the impact of overcrowding — for example, by going the opposite direction for one or two stops in order to get a seat.”

Transport for London, which runs the Tube network as well as London’s buses and other travel infrastructure, insisted it welcomed the report.

The report’s authors said: “The overwhelming majority of passengers perceive overcrowding as a highly abnormal and unpleasant situation.”

Original Article

MicroSoft Windows' tools and applications for tweaking, resizing, cropping one's digital photographs

2009-11-30T20:35:00.002+05:30

Sharing this MicroSoft Windows platforms' a couple of tools and applications which can help one in tweaking, resizing, cropping, editing, etc. with ones digital photographs.

The tools are reliable and obviously helpful as they come from MicroSoft's forte'.

Enhance and fix (or follow this LINK if the former doesn't work)
Whether you want to fix imperfections or experiment with artistic effects, Windows XP and photo editing software can help you create photographic masterpieces.

Home Design for the Senses | reBlog from BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com

2009-10-22T21:27:00.002+05:30

Sharing this fascinating post I read today:

When decorating interiors, homeowners most often rely on their sense of sight to gauge how attractive a room is. Most, however, forget that there are four other senses that the human body uses and these are as important as sight.

The best and most comprehensive room designs are those that are able to engage all five senses and create a space that's best experienced and not just seen.bricks-n-mortar, [Guest Post]: Home Design for the Senses | BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com, Sep 2009

Creativity at its best! Learn ABC in new "illiterate' way -)

2009-10-15T11:22:00.001+05:30

Yet another example of there being absolutely no dearth of creative ideas, no matter which field or topic it could be.

This particular alphabets chart won't be much comprehensible to non-Hindi reading/understanding masses, but those who can read Hindi can't hold back laughing.

:-D

Happy Navraatraas !

2009-09-20T08:11:00.001+05:30

Its festival time... Lots of celebrations, fun, get togethers, shopping, decorations, prayers, and what not!

Wishing all of you reading this blog very Happy Navraatray

Sharing this awesome picture of Maa Durga that one of my pals sent me in mail. The serenity of the goddess's idol is unmatched. Simply beautiful... simply the epitome of divinity.

All credits go to the ones who created this idol/image; the one who captured this marvelous image; and to also the one who first circulated in mails.

[Web-Share]: Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms and act wisely

2009-08-13T23:20:00.003+05:30

Abt. H1N1..Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms and act responsibly and wisely accordingly for yourself, your family, near 'n dear ones, neighbourhood, immediate and larger society.

Act wisely as a responsible citizen and help people around you too in these difficult times of attack of Influenza H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

Symptom

Cold

Swine Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

Get more info from following links:

Further, one of the leading health insurance companies of India, has mailed the following illustrations to their clients. Its useful, and that's why am sharing the mailer with all of you too...

Symptoms of Swine Flu

Primary symptoms	Secondary symptoms
A sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above) A sudden cough	Headache / Tiredness or dizziness Aching muscles / Limb or joint pain Diarrhoea or stomach upset / Loss of appetite Sore throat / Chills Runny nose / Sneezing Fast breathing or difficulty in breathing Bluish or gray skin colour Severe or persistent vomiting

Preventive Measures

You can reduce the risk of catching or spreading Swine Flu by:

Always covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
Maintaining basic hygiene, for example, washing hands often with soap and warm water
Making sure you have a thermometer and enough cold and cough remedies in your medicine cupboard in case you or your family are affected by Swine Flu

Points to remember while wearing a mask

Studies have shown that face masks seem to protect against Swine Flu
N95 masks are considered helpful but there is no concrete evidence to suggest that this is a useful preventative measure
The masks must be changed regularly as they don't work as well when dampened by a person’s breath
Focus on good hand hygiene, staying at home if feeling unwell and covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing

What do you do in case you have the above symptoms?

Please consult your physician before you decide to go for any medication. Post consultation, visit a Government Hospital or any approved hospital that offers complete check-up and treatment facilities for Swine Flu patients. We advise you not to try any medicines in advance. Two common anti-influenza drugs — Relenza and Tamiflu — appear equally effective in tackling the Swine Flu virus.

List of Government Authorised Hospitals for treatment of Swine Flu

'Buildings with wholesome beauty'~~ Does your dwelling looks all-round beautiful like this? | BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com

2009-07-15T13:45:00.000+05:30

Does your dwelling looks all-round beautiful like this? | BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com
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This submission of mine can be seen on one of realty world's buzzing blog~ BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com

Getting the point??
Look at the picture of this building herein below and judge for yourself if your dwelling looks all-round beautiful like this or not.

(pic thumbnail view)
If the answer is a big NO, then do the needful and ...

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About this "Picture Perfect Competition" at multiply

2009-07-10T20:00:00.002+05:30

Got to know about this "Picture Perfect Competition" at Multiply(dot)com from Mannu's blog. And I totally agree with her concluding line.. "darn this global warming!"

Yupp, Mannu, its a very gloomy picture of this year's season of the time in most parts of India. Otherwise, monsoons would have swept us by now, had the season be on its usual correct path.

The clouds I met enroute at the usual time of start of monsoons seems perhaps to have lost their way somewhere...

The dry river beds seemed to be optimistic that very time in the month of May eyeing the roaming clouds overhead...

The rivers started behaving as if being shy with covers of water slipping off them making them to feel almost naked...

:-(
And, sadly, the story is still the same. The monsoons suddenly started behaving nomadic not coming and showering by this year. Hope they do remember their paths back home, and drench the rivers, the soil, the rooftops, the car windshields, the mankind once again... and definitely with a promise of not to miss the date again next year.

Remembering Michael Jackson... (MJ's memorial service held on 07/07/09 )

2009-07-08T13:02:00.001+05:30

TOI news-piece on MJ's memorial service held on 07/07/09

Generation - 'Y'

2009-07-04T13:05:00.001+05:30

A friend sent me this top-secret fact... Please do not share with anybody else!

People born between 1925 and 1945    :   The Silent Generation

People born between 1946 and 1964    :   The Baby Boomers

People born between 1965 and 1982    :   Generation X

People born between 1983 onwards :   Generation Y

Do you have any idea how this hot'n'happening new young generation got its name as Generation - 'Y' ???

Its because of this.....

(LOL!)

'BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com' witnesses 10,000th Visitor on 12 June 2009 | BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com

2009-06-15T12:04:00.001+05:30

'BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com' witnesses 10,000th Visitor on 12 June 2009 | BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com
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Wow! 'Team B-n-M' feels elated and ecstatic to share with its valuable subscribers, readers, visitors and the entire online blogging world about witnessing its Ten Thousandth (10,000 th) visitor to its blog 'BRICKS-n-MORTAR.com' with nearly 2-pageloads on an average per visitor to the blog reading the pageload figures as nearing 19,000 as on 12-June-2009.

The achievement is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm among the whole of BRICKS-n-MORTAR community and the core team as well considering the fact that the feat is achieved within 14-calender months of launching the blog as "a weblog encompassing a common man's Civil Engineering related doubts and queries"

A quick analysis of the number indicate the maximum of the traffic coming from the originating country of this blog - 'India'; with the 'United States of America (USA)' following at the second position. The other countries/ regions falling in the rest of the top-ten visitors contributors being 'United Kingdom (UK)', 'Canada', 'United Arab Emirates (UAE)', 'Australia', 'Malaysia', 'Singapore', 'European Union (EU)' and 'Philippines'.

We wish to thank all our patrons, subscribers, readers, visitors and contributors to make this happen in a short span of time despite the fact that BRICKS-n-MORTAR is not the usual kind of blog which would bombard the blog and its RSS feed / E-mail oriented subscribers with unnecessary loads of blog posts day-on, and that it believes in quality material only being posted once or twice a week so that people get ample time to grab every single post to its core and entirety. THANKS A REAL TON TO ALL WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED!! :-D
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The Three Musketeers!

2009-06-12T20:41:00.001+05:30

The Three Musketeers... in concert of their own!
:-D

Imitating the original flick, is it you flamingos? But where's the fourth character?

Original Characters: Aramis, Athos, Porthos, D'Artagnan

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Symptom	Cold	Swine Flu
Fever	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing	A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Stuffy Nose	Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.	Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache	A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.	A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat	Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.	Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest Discomfort	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.