ONAM CELEBRATION ATHAPOOKALAM AT KOCHI HO 682001 ON 03/09/2014

ONAM CELEBRATION ATHAPOOKALAM AT KOCHI HO 682001 ON 03/09/2014

Thank to
Shri. Induchoodan P.R
KOCHI HO

Did You Know? - 20 Facts

1. Your shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you. Wear nice shoes.

2. If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, there's a 50% chance you'll die within the next 3 years

3. There are at least 6 people in the world who look exactly like you. There's a 9% chance that you'll meet one of them in your lifetime.

4. Sleeping without a pillow reduces back pain and keeps your spine stronger.

5. A person’s height is determined by their father, and their weight is determined by their mother.

6. If a part of your body "falls asleep", you can almost always "wake it up" by shaking your head.

7. There are three things the human brain cannot resist noticing - Food, attractive people and danger

8. Right-handed people tend to chew food on their right side

9. Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or smelly shoes will absorb the unpleasant odour.

10. According to Albert Einstein, if honey bees were to disappear from earth, humans would be dead within 4 years.

11. There are so many kind of apples, that if you ate a new one everyday, it would take over 20 years to try them all.

12. You can survive without eating for weeks, but you will only live 11 days without sleeping.

13. People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who don’t.

14. Laziness and inactivity kills just as many people as smoking.

15. A human brain has a capacity to store 5 times as much information as Wikipedia

16. Our brain uses same amount power as 10-watt light bulb!!

17. Our body gives enough heat in 30 mins to boil 1.5 litres of water!!

18. The Ovum egg is the largest cell and the sperm is the smallest cell !!

19. Stomach acid (conc. HCl) is strong enough to dissolve razor blades!!

20. SMILE. It is the ultimate antidepressant.

99 things that make people happier

Although genes have a lot to do with our personal happiness, life circumstances and our own choices seem to play a part.

Identifying what makes people "feel good" is difficult not only because happiness is subjective, but it's also not always clear if certain activities make people happy or if happier people are more likely to engage in these activities. 

Also, happiness isn't a set level. You may have to work to be happier, but investing in, for example, thinking more like an optimist, could help you raise your baseline happiness levels. 

The following list of ideas for finding or maintaining happiness provides something for everyone (which is why some suggestions may appear contradictory). It includes simple tricks that have been shown to boost people's moods, traits associated with happier people, and places where happy people live.

Quick fixes 

1. Draw pictures of unhealthy food, like cupcakes and pizza. 

2. Organize your bedroom. 

3. Write your worries on a piece of paper and seal them in an envelope. 

4. Focus exactly on what you're doing right now. 

5. Have more sex. 

6. Having sex with one partner delivers even more happiness. 

7. Volunteer for religious groups and organizations. 

8. Play with puppies. 

9. Identify a creative moment- like playing chess or skiing - that provides an effortless state of enjoyment. 

10. Smile more. 

11. Faking a smile also works. 

12. Exercise. 

13. Give more hugs. 

14. Write notes of gratitude. 

15. Listen to upbeat music. 

16. Take a yoga class. 

17. Join a religious congregation. 

18. Laugh more. 

19. Visualize your best possible future self. 

20. Expose yourself to more of the color blue. 

21. Meditate. 

22. Hold hands.

23. Watch a tragic movie, like "Titanic."

24. Finish a crossword puzzle in less than 10 minutes.

25. Breath in the smell of dirt.

26. Drink a cup of coffee.

27. Stop eating junk foods.

28. Take a 30-minute walk.

29. Plan a getaway.

30. Then, enjoy your vacation.

31. Yawn.

32. Get a massage.

33. Get outdoors.

34. Eat more shrimp and salmon.

35. Read something for fun.

36. Stop compulsively checking your phone.

37. Watch a funny television show in fast-forward.

38. Try not to think about hell.

39. Compliment your partner.

40. Take in the smell of fresh-baked bread.

41. Ski, instead of snowboarding.

42. Go shopping.

Develop better daily habits

43. Get a good night's sleep.

44. But wake up early.

45. Make your bed in the morning.

46. Eat breakfast.

47. Make sure to get in seven servings of fruit and vegetables a day.

48. Eat lunch on the beach.

49. Or, spend lunch working out.

50. Limit how much time you spend on Facebook.

51. Everyday, make a list of three good things that happened.

52. Squeeze in 20 minutes of physical activity.

53. Document daily accomplishments.

54. Limit how much overall time you spend in front of the television.

55. Sit up straight.

Longer-term lifestyle decisions and changes

56. Be both an optimist and realist.

57. Get married.

58. Make $75,000 a year, and no more.

59. Don't smother your kids.

60. Or try to be a "supermom."

61. Have one child.

62. Breast-feed your baby.

63. Have a job, especially if you're a mom.

64. Have at least 10 good friends.

65. Control your ambition.

66. Maintain a position of power either at work, with friends, or in a relationship.

67. Cherish your relationship with your mom.

68. Be grateful for what you already have.

69. Less small talk, more substantial conversations.

70. Remember good experiences and forget the bad ones.

71. Put your cash toward many small pleasures rather than a few big ones.

72. Also, spend money on experiences rather than products.

73. Foster a strong relationship with at least one parent.

74. Spend money on things that give you more free time to participate in fun activities.

75. Surround yourself with happy people.

76. Spend money on other people instead of yourself.

77. Master a new skill.

78. Stop comparing yourself to others.

79. Shorten your commute to work.

80. Own a pet.

81. Take lots of photographs.

82. Participate in sports

83. Always look your best.

84. Think about the good times.

85. And remember the bad times through rose-colored glasses.

86. Gossip.

87. Don't concentrate on trying to be happy.

88. Do household chores (if you're a man).

89. Become a research or teaching assistant.

90. Have a positive sense of the future.

91. Attend college in California.

Happiness associated with circumstance and location

92. Being extroverted.

93. Being taller.

94. Being an only child.

95. Education.

96. Old age.

97. Living in Australia.

98. Also, Norway, Sweden, or Denmark.

99. And Lincoln, NE.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/99-things-that-make-people-happier/articleshow/37396884.cms

40 WAYS TO BETTER LIFE

40 WAYS TO BETTER LIFE

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a begger.

3. Eat more food that grow on trees and plants. Eat less food that is manufactured in plants (carbohydrates).

4. Live with the 3 E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

5. Make time for prayer and reflection.

6. Play more games.

7. Read more books than you did last year.

8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

9. Sleep for at least 7 hours a day.

PERSONALITY

10. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and while you walk, smile.

11. Do not compare your life with others’, you have no idea what their journey is all about.

12. Do not have negative thoughts or things you cannot control, instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

13. Do not over do; keep your limits.

14. Do not take yourself so seriously; no one else does.

15. Do not waste your precious energy on gossip.

16. Dream more while you are awake.

17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

18. Forget issues of the past. Do not remind your partner with his or her mistakes of the past; that will ruin your present happiness.

19. Life is too s hort to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.

20. Make peace with your past, so it will not spoil your present.

21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of curriculum that appear and fade away but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

23. Smile and laugh more.

24. You do not have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

COMMUNITY

25. Call your family often.

26. Each day give something good to others.

27. Forgive everyone for everything.

28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.

29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

30. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

LIFE

31. Do the right thing.

32. Get rid of anything that is not useful, beautiful or joyful.

33. Forgiveness heals everything.

34. However good or bad a situation is, will change.

35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

36. The best is yet to come.

37. When your are awake, alive in the morning, don’t take it for granted- Embrace life.

38. Your inner most is always happy, so be happy and ENJOY LIFE.

39. Have faith and believe yourself. Patience pays,

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST

40. Grow your relationship with God.

Thanks to : Sakthy Subramani

TRUE LOVE

       It was approximately 8.30 a.m. on a busy morning when an elderly gentleman in his eighties arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9.00 a.m. The Doctor took his vital signs and had him take a seat.

          The Doctor knew it would take more than an hour before someone would to able to attend to him. He saw him check his watch anxiously for the time and decided to evaluate his wound since He was not busy with another patient. On examination, the wound was well healed. Hence, He talked to one of the doctors to get the supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. They  began to engage in a conversation while they  was taking care of his wound.

         He asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment later as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told him no and said that he needed to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his wife. He inquired about her health. He told me that she had been in the nursing home for a while as she was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. The Doctor probed further and asked if she would be upset if he was slightly late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was and she had not been able to recognize him since five years ago. The Doctor asked him in surprise, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled as he patted his hand and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.” The Doctor had to hold back his tears as he left.

***“This kind of love We want in Our  life.

" ***Because True love is neither physical nor romantic.

“True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.”

Thanks to
Shri. G. VIJAY KUMAR,
Postal Assistant,
Banaganapalli LSG SO 518124.

Why do cellphones explode and how to prevent it

Mobile phones may be treated like playthings these days. However, these flashy gadgets can prove dangerous if not handled with care. Several instances have been reported about the phones blasting off suddenly, the latest victim of which was a 14-year-old child of daily wage workers from Seoni. The blast was so bad that the boy narrowly escaped death and ended up with severe disfigurement to his jaw, nose, mouth and face. TOI tells you the do's and don'ts of handling mobile phones.

What are the things to be kept in mind while buying mobile phones?

Buy a branded phone as far as possible. Ensure that the phone has a proper IMEI number, which is a code that identifies each phone. Check that the number on the phone corresponds to that on the box and receipts.

It is considered wise to check the accessories such as earphones, battery and charger. Make sure the battery description such as voltage value matches with that of the charger to avoid overcharging which sometimes lead to explosion of handset.

How and why do mobile phone blasts happen?

The most common reasons for a cell phone to explode are using it while the phone is being charged and 'call bombing'. Charging puts pressure on the motherboard of the phone, using it during charging increases this pressure manifold. This causes the cheap electronic components in some mobiles to explode. Call bombing refers to calls or missed calls received from international numbers. If one receives or calls these numbers back and the call exceeds a certain amount of time, the phone will blast. There is also a malware, or bug, found in some Android-based smartphones, that can also cause explosion by exerting extra pressure on the motherboard during charging.

What care should be taken to ensure not much pressure is put on the phone?

Avoid using the phone while the battery is being charged. If you wish to receive a call during this time, disconnect the phone from charger before connecting the call. Ensure it is not over-charged by removing the electric supply when the battery is fully charged. If your battery seems to have swollen, replace it immediately.

Why is it dangerous to buy cheap phones?

Most cheap models, like those of Chinese make, use hardware and components that are not branded and often substandard. The quality of vital accessories such as battery and earphones are compromised which can have disastrous outcome. Such components cannot be used continuously for as long as their high-quality substitutes. Their shelf life is also shorter.

Is it more harmful to surf internet or download anything on mobile phones?

Yes, because the anti-virus softwares for mobile phones are not as effective. That is why one should avoid downloading anything from a third party vendor, ie directly from the internet browser. Instead use the in-built store or market application provided by the operating system. Malware, which is software that creates a bug in the operating system of the phone, often gets downloaded with third party tools. The sites that you visit using the phone must start with an https (which means they are encrypted or safe sites).

Avoid using public or unsecured Wi-Fi connections. A hacker could access the mobile device through a port that is not secured. Make sure the Bluetooth connectivity is not switched on in public places as it can be used to send malicious files which corrupt the operating system.

Are there certain precautions that must be practiced while using a mobile phone?

While communicating using your cell phone, try to keep the cell phone away from the body as this would reduce the strength of the electromagnetic field of the radiations. Whenever possible, use the speaker-phone mode or a wireless blue tooth headset. For long conversations, use a landline phone.

Avoid carrying your cell phone on your body at all times. When in pocket, make sure that key pad is positioned toward your body so that the transmitted electromagnetic fields move away from you rather than through you. Do not keep it near your body at night such as under pillow or a bedside table, particularly if pregnant. You can also put it on 'flight' or 'offline' mode, which stops electromagnetic emissions. Avoid using your cell phone when signal is weak or when moving at high speed, such as in car or train.

How to deal with a wet phone?

After removing the phone from water, dismantle it by removing battery, SIM and memory cards and switch it off (only SIM card in case of an iPhone). Dry each component thoroughly (but gently) with a towel until the phone is dry to the touch. Then put all components in a bowl of uncooked rice in a way that all components are totally covered. If you have any silica packets (the ones that come with products like new shoes), put them in to the bowl too. Leave it there for 12-24 hours.

Never use a hair dryer to try to dry the phone quicker. Drying it with a heated hair dryer can cause important parts to melt, while forcing water further into the phone. Drying it will a cold hair dryer will just force water deeper into the phone.

Why you shouldn't hold your mobile in your mouth?

Using mobile phones too close to your mouth regularly or holding cell phone in your mouth frequently could lead to malignant salivary gland cancer and tumors in mouth. Regular cell phone users who speak with the phone held too close to the mouth face the problems of sleep disturbance, migraine and headache.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Why-do-cellphones-explode-and-how-to-prevent-it/articleshow/32100765.cms

Essential Ways To Be Productive When Working From Home

How can you be productive when you are working from home? People often think of their home as a place where they take the time to relax and simply be themselves. It is a place where we let loose and have some downtime.

It is important for any worker to take the time to recharge his batteries and not to bring his work to his home but there are times when a worker wants to take a side project or try to become his own boss by becoming an entrepreneur.

Those things are not easy to do especially if you have a regular job that is both demanding and stressful.

Sometimes you simply spend your time during the weekends watching TV and some movies to relax. You do not want to think about the things that you really want to do because it is hard for you to be productive when you are working at home.

There are just too many things that can cause you to stop working and simply enjoying the company of your friends and family. To overcome those distractions here are some essential ways that anyone can do to be more productive when they are working from home:

1. Write A Good Plan

If you really want to be productive when you are working at home, it is important to have a plan in mind and then write it on a piece of paper or on your notebook so that you will not forget about it. When you are writing your plan, it is important to be realistic about it.

You also have to have a time frame for your plan; it cannot be open-ended so that you will really get to work on it. As a writer, I often think about writing my own best-selling book and I realized that planning for it makes sense in a way that it really helps me monitor my actions if it goes in the direction of my goals and so that I can make my dreams come true.

2. No Time, Make Time When Working At Home

A lot of us are not productive when we are at home or even if we are at work because we often make excuses. One of most common excuses that we make is that we do not have the time to reach our goals or to make our dreams come true.

If we really want to make those dreams come true, we have to make time to get it done especially of you are working at home. All of us are given the exact amount of time in a day, what separates those who are productive is their ability to make time and simply make things work. Make time for your goals and dreams.

3. Overcome Your Distractions

A lot of times our distractions get the better of us when we are writing our plans or our goals. Sometimes distractions keep us from reaching our goals and making the most of our day when we are working at home.

The key to overcoming distractions is to avoid them as much as possible. Another good way to overcome distractions is to think about your dreams and your goals. When you do that, you will have a sense of what you really want to achieve and what is more important. The TV and going out are one of the most common distractions out there; sometimes the easiest way to avoid them is to keep yourself busy with things that make you better and productive.

Those are some essential ways that you can be productive when you are working from home. It may not be easy and it will take some considerable amount of willpower but if you want to make your dreams come true you have to be willing to sacrifice and simply work hard at it.

Via : http://bnjho.blogspot.in/

Why you shouldn't check your partner’s phone

Why you shouldn't check your partner’s phone

Relationships are based on trust and if you have been tempted to snoop on your partner for whatever reason, it indicates that you don't trust him completely.

If you have a reason to doubt your partner, then there's something seriously wrong and needs to be resolved at the earliest.

Why should you avoid checking your partner's phone?

It's a breach of trust: Instead of making things worse by snooping on your partner and secretly going through his phone, it's best to eliminate all doubts by talking to him about your concerns.

A niggling doubt will only give rise to more suspicions: If you choose to ignore your doubts, they will eat you up from the inside and will influence every decision you make, which will be detrimental to your relationship in the long run.

What you see is not always true: Texts and emoticons can be interpreted in different ways. Sometimes, being quick to assume things without checking the facts can destroy a good relationship.

If you feel you have to keep an eye on him, you are

Dealing with major issues: Trust is the foundation of any relationship, and if you don't have that, it's a sign that there is something seriously wrong. While no one is asking you to blindly believe whatever is being told to you, if there is even the slightest room for doubt, you should be asking yourself why. Also, think seriously about whether you should continue with the relationship or not.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

We should really be proud to be "INDIANS"

An American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world. 

So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to China.

On his first day he was inside a church taking photographs when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read "$10,000 per call !!"

The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by what the telephone was used for?

The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God.

The American thanked the priest and went along his way.

Next stop was in Japan. There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same golden telephone with the same sign under it.

He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in China and he asked a nearby nun what its purpose was. 

She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000
He could talk to God.

"Ok, thank you.." said the American. 

He then traveled to Pakistan, Srilanka, Russia, Germany and France..
In every church he saw the same golden telephone with the same '$10,000 per call' sign under it. 

The American, upon leaving vermont decided to travel to up to India to see if Indians had the same phone. 

He arrived in India and again, in the first church he entered, there was the same golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read 

"One rupee per call..."

The American was surprised so he asked the priest about the sign. 
"Father, I’ve travel led all over world and I’ve seen this same golden telephone in many churches.

I'm told that it is a direct line to heaven.But in the US the price was $10,000 per call. 

Why is it so cheap here?'The priest smiled and answered,

"You're in India now; son, it's a local call. This is the only heaven on the earth...."

ലോകത്തെ ചില “താടി മീശ”ക്കാരെ പരിചയപ്പെടാം-1

ലോകത്തെ ചില “താടി മീശ”ക്കാരെ പരിചയപ്പെടാം

ലോകത്ത് പല വിചിത്രമായ മത്സരങ്ങളും നടക്കാറുണ്ട്. ഏറ്റവും സൌന്ദര്യമുള്ള ആളുകളെ കണ്ടെത്തുവാനും മസില്‍മാന്‍മാരെ കണ്ടെത്തുവാനും അങ്ങിനെ പല വിധത്തിലുള്ള മത്സരങ്ങള്‍ ലോകത്ത് നടക്കുന്നു. ഈയടുത്ത് നടന്ന ലോക താടി മീശ മത്സരത്തില്‍ പങ്കെടുത്ത ചില മത്സരാര്‍ഥികളെ  പരിചയപ്പെടാം നമുക്ക്.

1. Mr. Willi Chevalier Age 65. Sigmaringen, Germany
2. Mr. Seigfried Jesierny Age 56. Haldenweg, Germany.
3. Gray Plunkett Age 50. Dunwoody, GA, USA.
4. E C (Ted) Sedman Age 69. First place winner, Fu Manchu category.
5. Andrew Craig Age 46. London, United Kingdom.
6. Wolfgang Reuswich Age 53. Backuaug, Deutschland. Sideburns Freestyle competitor.
7. James Hood Age 26. Tufnell Park, United Kingdom.
8. Luke Walker Age 24. Paris, France. English Moustache competitor.
9. Udo Fritzscie Age 56. Kanstanz, Deutschland. Imperial Partial Beard competitor.
10. Rundeep Singh Age 30. Norwood Green, United Kingdom.

11.Mr Uda Blatz Age 53. Hutte, Deutchland.

12. Mr Gunnar Rosenquizt Age 46. Olofstorp, Sweden.

13. Mr Franz Mitterhauser Age 53. Austria.

14. Mr Alexander Antebi Age 26. Los Angeles, CA, USA. First place winner, Imperial Moustache category.

15. Mr Servay Wolfgang Age 61. Pforzheim, Germany.

16. Mr Jurgen Reinl Age 40. Freestyle Beard competitor.

17. Mr Weindl Siegi Age 35. Linz, Austria. Freestyle Beard competitor.

18. Mr Jack Passion Age 23. Walnut Creek, CA, USA. First place winner, Natural Full Beard category

19. Mr Vondendriessche Guy Age 52. Imperial Beard competitor.

അവസാനിച്ചു.

Sources:Bookpkam

10 ways to be a super daughter-in-law

10 ways to be a super daughter-in-law

Here are a few tips to improve your relationship with your mom-in-law 

One of the biggest challenges of married life is to get along well with your in laws. Though this goes for both partners in a marriage, it is the woman who is affected the most. 

According to research around 60 per cent of all marriages suffer from tension with mothers-in-law that is normally between the woman and her husband's mother. The nagging, meddling mother-in-law is often the cause of worry and the central idea that can help better the situation is to have a positive attitude and to show respect to the older woman. 

Positive attitude 

Just like being a daughter-in-law is new to you taking up the role of a mother-in-law is new to her too. Always try and convey a positive attitude towards her. The older woman is probably just trying her best to fit into her role as a mom-in-law. 

Equality 

Try to treat your mother-in-law and your mother equally. For example if you give your mother a birthday gift, then give your mother-in-law a gift for her birthday too. If you have children, then visit your mother and your mother-in-law with similar frequency. 

Sensitivity 

The fact that the lady has spent a significant part of her life raising her son may make her a little sensitive when another person becomes the centre of attraction of her son's life. 

Though most mothers do not consider her daughter-in-law competition, there are some mothers who do. The ones whose life revolved around their child for a long time because they are a single parent or had only one child are the ones who are most likely to behave in this way. If, for example, your mother-in-law mentions how much her son always liked her home cooking, do not try to compete by asserting how much he likes your cooking now. This would invariably hurt her. 

Respect 

Treat your mother-in-law with respect. Consider her older and wiser. She may have been through a lot of hardships in her life. In fact, talk to her and ask her about her childhood, growing up, raising kids, and life experiences. When she shares her life with you she will develop a liking for you and that can lead to a strong bond between the two of you. 

Expectations 

Getting to know the family you have married into may take time. Though most daughters-in-law are welcomed into the family with open arms, do not get disheartened if it does not happen. Give them time to know you better. 

Be attentive 

When your mother-in-law is at home be attentive towards her. Sit and chat, show her around town, and if she wants to help you prepare meals, then let her. You two can get to know each other better and bond. If she prefers to sit around being waited on hand and foot, then enlist your husband to help prepare meals and clean up. 

Information 

Try to keep mother-in-law informed; call and let her know about important events. Keep her in the loop. If you have children, send pictures to your mother-in-law. Grandmothers love getting pictures of their grandchildren. 

Advice 

Your mother-in-law has years of experience. Don't hesitate to take her advice. You may disagree with her and decide to not follow any of her suggestions, but be open to different ideas, at least listen, show respect, and do not take any advice as a personal attack. She is only trying to be helpful. 

Children 

Allow your mother-in-law to take care of your children. For them their grandchildren are more important than their own kids sometimes. If she wants to, let her spoil them a little, i.e. she lets them stay slightly past their bedtime or gives them some more chocolate than you would want to.

Communication 

Try and talk out things with the family. If something that someone said hurt you, do not keep it bottled up inside you. Discuss with your husband and your mother-in-law any slights or snubs and how it makes you feel.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/man-woman/10-ways-to-be-a-super-daughter-in-law/articleshow/18712835.cms