Friday 28 December 2012

Summer vacation as a child (crazy sister)


My summer vacations as a child was very interesting. I went to a school that would give us approximately 3 months of vacation. During this time, many of my friends would travel with their family to different countries for visits. Some other would relax and enjoy themselves. My vacation most of the time was different from the rest of my friends. While everyone else was enjoying, I used to be made to study. And astonishingly, the person that would make me study was my very own elder sister! My friends would occasionally hear about this and laugh at me. My brother and I used to cry and be sad that we never got time to play with other kids and enjoy our vacations. She taught me all the subjects not only of my grade, but for the grade above me.

In a way, that was an advantage because I would be the only girl in my class who actually already knew what the teachers were talking about. This helped me get high grades easily. I thank my sister for making life as student easier for me and my brother.  

Wednesday 26 December 2012

My role model


The role model in my life is my mom. She supported me all the time in whatever I wanted to do. She is my backbone and my support in my life. Her support was very important especially during my education stage. My mom dedicated her time and entire life for all of us. She always takes time to listen to what we have to say. If there is any problem that I have, I know that I can go to my mom and talk to her about it because she will definitely have a solution for us.

The best thing I like about her is that she is God-fearing and very positive. She keeps reminding us about the most important things in our lives. She is very wise and she is also very patient. I hope to acquire some of these qualities from her and someday hope to be like her. 


Thursday 20 December 2012

Bollywood and my favorite actor


My most favorite kind of cinema that I love to watch is the Indian cinema called Bollywood.
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay),Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; however, it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centres producing films in multiple languages. Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centres of film production in the world.
Bollywood is formally referred to as Hindi cinema.There has been a growing presence of Indian English in dialogue and songs as well. It is common to see films that feature dialogue with English words (also known as Hinglish), phrases, or even whole sentences.
My most favorite actor in this cinema is Shahrukh Khan. I have almost seen all of his films especially the latest movie called Jab tak hai Jaan and I loved it very much.



Tuesday 18 December 2012

Importance of time


Time is extremely important in our life; it helps us structure our daily lives and activities, so that we can live more organized, productive lives. While there are always drawbacks to being too conscious of time (such as the feeling of being "ruled by the clock"), it is essential that we have this marker to use while we work, play, and grow older. Time may also be viewed in a more philosophical sense; time represents special milestones, including birthdays, anniversaries, and the births of children. This is one of the reasons why our own date of birth is special to us. Many people keep diaries and journals to mark the passing of time - these records become rich treasure troves of vital information about every day doings and any special achievements, problems, or activities.
The passing of time escapes no one; we are all subject to aging and the fear of mortality. For some, the idea of getting older is a stressful one; others will feel more amiable to changing and passing through the later decades of life.
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Saturday 15 December 2012

Technology in our lives






Many people respect and admire technology because it is there to benefit them. Without the technological advances we have had over the years, the world would not be what it is today.
With the advancement in technology, human life is more comfortable like never before. There is almost no place that you can go where technology hasn’t been used. Technology affects our daily lives in everything that we do; it saves time (time is money-more so these days), creates a world of endless learning and makes travelling to halfway around the world effortless.
Technology has effected in almost every single respect one can think of, be it communication, entertainment,studies,industrialisation,,business,education,comfort,luxury, efficiency etc. are to name a few in good ways one thinks.
What people don’t understand is that technology can actually be a bad thing.
Technology has helped increase the speed of communication and decrease its cost. However; at the same time it has caused people to become more impersonal with each other. In earlier times the major form of communication was for people to visit each other and go to public meeting places. One of the next major advances was the telephone. Due to the telephone people no longer went to the public meeting places as often as they used to. As time goes on, new advances still allow people to contact and communicate with each other more easily. These advances such as facsimile, beepers and email, although seemingly making life easier, each help to decrease the earlier forms of communication. In some businesses email is the main way of communication because its quick, they have record of the conversation.
Technology is building bridges between people on opposite sides of the globe, but it is also building ever stronger walls between neighbours.



Friday 14 December 2012

Heat Wave Safety Tips






Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated, or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.  





Dress for summer. Lightweight light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and helps your body maintain normal temperatures. Cover all exposed skin with a high SPF sun screen, and wear a wide brimmed hat to protect your face and head. 






Drink plenty of water or other   non-alcoholic fluids. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid    coffee and tea because they contain caffeine, which increases water loss through urination. Alcoholic drinks also dehydrate by increasing urination. Soda and fruit juices contain more sugar than needed, so they aren't absorbed as easily or quickly as water or commercial sports drinks.  Eat frequent small, lower protein meals (fruits, vegetables & salads).                                                




Spend more time in air conditioned places.  Air conditioning in homes and other buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, spending some time each day (during hot weather) in an air conditioned environment affords some protection. Keep your electric fans running.                        





                                   


Wednesday 12 December 2012

How winter weather impacts your health



Cold weather brings along a range of problems for our body, from blood pressure to appetite, affecting also our mood. Here is the cost of winter.
The skin is the barrier between the body's internal organs and the environment. In cold weather it redirects the blood flow from the skin surface and the internal organs therefore preventing heat loss. One of the body's ways of staying warm is shivering, the involuntary trembling caused by rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles. But it is also a way to exercise without lifting a finger!
In winter the heart works harder, often leading to higher blood pressure. This is particularly dangerous for the elderly vulnerable as they face heart attacks and strokes. Because the skin redirects the blood flow internally, blood vessels constrict and the concentrated blood flow can cause blood clots, which are dangerous were the arteries are restricted.

The long winter months take their toll on our immune system, that's why we get colds and related infection more easily. Our whole body works hard in winter and it reacts to the cold as it reacts to stress and this affects our mood too. Winter short days and long nights quite often leave us feeling out of sorts; this is due to lack of melatonin, a hormone triggered by sunlight and it affects our daily body rhythms. Bright lights can help for the brain reacts by it by producing more melatoxin and our spirit will be lifted.


Thursday 6 December 2012

My favorite cuisine

Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices.
The development of these cuisines have been shaped by Hindu and Jain beliefs, in particular vegetarianism which is a common dietary trend in Indian society.has also been Arab influence on North Indian cuisine from the years of Mughal and Delhi Sultanate rule.Indian cuisine has been and is still evolving, as a result of the nation's cultural interactions with other societies.
Historical incidents such as foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism have also played a role in introducing certain foods to the country. For instance, potato, a staple of North Indian diet was brought to India by the Portuguese, who also introduced chillies and breadfruit Indian cuisine has also shaped the history of international relations; the spice trade between India and Europe is often cited by historians as the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. It has also influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Southeast Asia, the British Isles and the Caribbean.




Sunday 2 December 2012

The mammal I love



The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus, or the wild horse. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC.
Horses' anatomy enables them to make use of speed to escape predators and they have a well-developed sense of balanceand a strong fight-or-flight instinct. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately 11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly following birth. Most domesticated horses begin training under saddle or in harness between the ages of two and four. They reach full adult development by age five, and have an average lifespan of between 25 and 30 years.
There are more than 300 breeds of horses in the world today, developed for many different uses.
Horses and humans interact in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive recreational pursuits, as well as in working activities such as police work, agriculture, entertainment, and therapy. Horses were historically used in warfare, from which a wide variety of riding and driving techniques developed, using many different styles of equipment and methods of control. Many products are derived from horses, including meat, milk, hide, hair, bone, and pharmaceuticals extracted from the urine of pregnant mares. Humans provide domesticated horses with food, water and shelter, as well as attention from specialists such as veterinarians and farriers.