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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Useful Infographics-1: How to get more LIKES on Facebook

How to get more LIKES on Facebook

Focus on what you post. Photos get 53% more Likes, 104% more comments and 84% more click-throughs. To read more, click the URL above.

Grateful thanks to

Websites to Watch-12: The Ultimate List of Educational Websites

The Ultimate List of Educational Websites

You can learn nearly anything and everything from the internet, the only trouble is finding reliable sources for information. Below is an infographic that has put together some of the most useful sites when it comes to learning something new.

I myself learned how to design and code purely from the internet - no schooling whatsoever. So if you're looking to learn code, the sites listed in the infographic below are some great sources.

To see the Infographic:


Grateful thanks to The Ultra Linx and Pinterest.com.

Videos to Watch-8: The 3 A's of awesome

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
TEDxToronto 2010

The 3 A's of awesome

Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxToronto 2010, an independent event. TED editors featured it among our selections on the home page.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Neil Pasricha · Director, The Institute for Global Happiness

Neil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and serves as the Director of the Institute for Global Happiness after a decade running leadership development inside Walmart. He is one the world's leading authorities on happiness and positivity.


Grateful thanks to Neil Pasricha, TEDxToronto 2010 and TED Talks

In Lighter Vein-8: The Oldest Computer...

The oldest computer can be traced back to Adam and Eve.

Surprise! Surprise!

It was an Apple. But with extremely limited memory. Just 1 byte. Then everything crashed.


Grateful thanks to Christian Funny Pictures and Pinterest.com

Q&A-8: What is ISO 9001?

What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 9001:2008 will be obsolete effective September 2018 and replaced by ISO 9001:2015. 

ISO 9001:2008 is the standard that outlines the requirements an organization must maintain in their quality system for ISO 9001:2008 certification. There are several different documents in the ISO 9000 family of standards, but ISO 9001 is the only ISO standard that requires certification.


Grateful thanks to Google and http://the9000store.com.

Eyecatchers-198: Life on Earth wouldn't be possible without fungi

Life on Earth wouldn't be possible without fungi
by Gaurav Shroff / 19 Dec 2017

A UK-based study has found that fungi were essential in the creation of an oxygen-rich atmosphere, without which life on Earth wouldn't be possible. Simulations in ancient Earth-like environment showed that fungi was important in establishing breathable atmosphere over 500 million years ago by "mining" the nutrient phosphorus from rocks and transferring it to plants to power photosynthesis.

Excerpt from
“How fungi helped create life as we know it” (Read the full article at the following URL)


Grateful thanks to Gaurav Shroff and the University of Leeds, UK

Facts and Figures-96: The Global Water Crisis: The Invisible Threat to Humanity’s Future

The  Global Water Crisis: The Invisible Threat to Humanity’s Future

Despite the critical role that water has in our everyday lives, few people realize that the world’s freshwater supply is facing a major crisis in the near future.  With a billion more people to fed by 2025 and increasing industrialization and standards of living, freshwater demand will continue to grow.   By 2025, water withdrawals will skyrocket by 50% in developing countries and 18% in developed countries.

The Global Suply of Water is Limited.  Yet demand for water keeps growing.  2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater.  1% of the world’s freshwater is easily accessible to human use.  29% of the world’s freshwater is underground. 70% of the world’s freshwater is in the form of snow cover on mountains. In just 40 years, the world’s population has doubled while our use of freshwater has quadrupled. The world’s population is using 54% of the available freshwater supply.

By 2025, there will also be one billion more mouths to feed, requiring an additional one trillion cubic meters of water for agriculture alone. This will lead to 1.8 billion people living in absolute water scarcity and 2/3 of the world’s population in stress conditions from water shortage.

Excerpt from Pinterest.com.


Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com and Seametrics

India Watch-134: Mother of History

India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only - Mark Twain

Self-Improvement-169: Be Happy...

Think Positively.
Exercise Daily.
Eat Healthy.
Work Hard.
Stay Strong.
Worry Less.
Dance More.
Love Often.
Be Happy.


Courtesy: Pinterest.com

A Thought for Today-699: Step out into the world...

Step out into the world and explore your potential. You will never know what is waiting for you if you don’t go where you have not been – An Inspired Approach

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Websites to Watch-11: Calm.com


Calm
: Meditation to Relax, Sleep, Relieve Anxiety and Lower Stress

 


Discover the life-changing benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Calm has free guided meditations and sleep stories to help you relax, sleep and feel happier. Try the free beginner programs to get started.


Grateful thanks to Calm.com

Videos to Watch-7: The Story of Two Pots

The Story of Two Pots

This video can uplift your spirit in 2 minutes.  Get your dose of inspiration, love and warmth today.  Watch it!  It is worthwhile



Grateful thanks to Godismycoach and YouTube.

In Lighter Vein-7: The awesome human brain...

The human brain is awesome. It functions 24 hours a day from the moment you are born, and only stops when you take an exam or fall in love.

Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com.

Q&A-7: Why do boomerangs come back?

Why do boomerangs come back?

Boomerangs work on the same principles of aerodynamics as any other flying object; the key to how a boomerang works is the airfoil. An airfoil is flat on one side but curved on the other with one edge thicker than the other - this subjects the boomerang to lift, keeping it in the air. The lift is generated because the air flowing up over the curve of the wing has further to travel than the air flowing past the flat side. The air moving over the curve travels faster in order to reach the other side of the wing, creating lift. A boomerang has two airfoils, each facing in a different direction. This makes the aerodyamic forces acting on a thrown boomerang uneven. The section of the boomerang moving in the same direction as the direction of forward motion moves faster than the section moving in the opposite direction. Just like tank tracks moving at different speeds, this causes the boomerang to turn in the air and return to the thrower.

Courtesy: Bymstuff.com

Grateful thanks to Bymstuff.

Eyecatchers-197: NASA's 'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles

NASA's 'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles

NASA scientists in Antarctica are set to launch a balloon-borne instrument to collect information on cosmic rays, high-energy particles from beyond the solar system that enter Earth's atmosphere every day.

To read the interesting article in full:


Grateful thanks to The Times of India.

Facts and Figures-95: One-minute shower and one-day's basic usage of Water

A one-minute shower with a conventional showerhead uses more water (at least 20 litres) than most people in sub-Saharan Africa use in an entire day for basic drinking and hygiene purposes (average: 7.5 - 20 litres).


Grateful thanks to Plan International.org

India Watch-133: Largest number of ethnic groups

India has the largest number of ethnic groups than any other nation.

Self-Improvement-168: Less and More

Less Talking – More Listening
Less Planning – More Doing
Less Soda – More Tea
Less Junk Food – More Salads
Less Complaining – More Encouraging
Less Worrying – More Hoping
Less Doubting – More Believing
Less Lazing around – More Working out
Less Frowning – More Smiling
Less Insecurity – More Trust
Less Weakness – More Confidence
Less Ignorance – More Understanding
Less Hate – More Love
Less Ungratefulness – More Gratitude

Grateful thanks to www.upliftingcontent.com





A Thought for Today-698: Simplify your life...

Simplify your life.
Strip away all that is unimportant.
Then Focus, Focus, Focus.


-      Robin Sharma

Saturday, December 09, 2017

Websites to Watch-10: Keepinspiring.me

Website to watch

About

Welcome to KeepInspiring.me, a site created for anyone looking to improve themselves and expand their boundaries – and who is willing to put in the work to make it happen!

The first posts published on KeepInspiring.me were carefully curated quote compilations designed to be uplifting and inspirational. For over a year, the site consisted almost exclusively of quote compilations.

Over time, the site has diverged to cover a broad range of personal development topics that our writers our passionate about, ranging from productivity, success, health, relationships, and psychology. With over a million pageviews a month and growing, KeepInspiring.me is becoming an increasingly popular destination for people looking inspiring quotes, productivity advice, or just thoughts on improving yourself a little bit at a time.

Even as the site continues to grow, KeepInspiring.me’s grounding philosophy is that anyone can be inspired, but inspiration has to be channeled into action in order for it to translate into personal growth.
Here are some of our most popular quote compilations:


Aside from our quote compilations, some of our most popular articles include:



Read more: http://www.keepinspiring.me/about/#ixzz50kGetWTt

Friday, December 08, 2017

Videos to Watch-6: What is the purpose of human life? Sadhguru

What is the purpose of human life? Sadhguru

A seeker asks Sadhguru what is the goal of human life?  Sadhguru discusses fundamental existence, human thought & heaven. (TO30-P1)


Grateful thanks to Isha Foundation and YouTube.

In Lighter Vein-6: Catch Your Train...

A man asks a farmer near a field, “Sorry sir, would you mind if I crossed your field instead of going around it? You see, I have to catch the 4:23 train.”

The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead. And if my bull sees you, you’ll even catch the 4:11 one.”


Q&A-6: Which one is correct?

Question: Which one is correct? “Penguins flies” or “A Penguin flies”

Answer:    Neither. Penguins don’t fly.

Eyecatchers-196: World’s most complex Fusion Power Plant

World’s most complex Fusion Power Plant

The world’s most complex machine, the International Thermonuclear Experimntal Reactor (ITER), a project in which India is a scientific partner to prove that fusion power can be produced on a commercial scale, is now 50% built. This carbon-free and environmentally sustainable fusion is the same energy source from the sun that gives the earth its light and warmth.

Courtesy: The Times of India



Facts and Figures-94: Skin completely replaced every month...

Human beings shed 40 pounds of skin in their lifetime, completely replacing their outer skin every month.

Courtesy: Chennai Times

India Watch-132: The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups

The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups

India has won all 5 men's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these tournaments. The Indian women's team has also won all Kabaddi World Cups held till date.


Source: Rediff

Grateful thanks to Rediff.

Self-Improvement-167: People and Things

People were created to be LOVED
Things were created to be USED.
The reason why the world is in chaos Is because:
Things are being LOVED and
People are being USED.


-       ...Dalai Lama

A Thought for Today-697: Take up a grand ideal in life...

It is a great thing to take up a grand ideal in life and then give one’s whole life to it – Swami Vivekananda

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

Videos to Watch-5: How To Make Your Children Genius Flower

How To Make Your Children Genius Flower | Parenting Advice by Sadhguru | Latest 2017

Parenting Advice By Sadhguru!
In today's times how should you raise you child. So, that there genius may flower. Learn with Sadhguru as a parent what all things you need to take care with Children's and also he shares his story of how he raise his daughter.
Watch and Enjoy!!!


Courtesy:  Mystics of India and YouTube

In Lighter Vein-5: Cockroach and the Man

Doctor : Your Liver is enlarged
Patient : Does that mean it has space for more whisky ?
(This is called "Positive Thinking")

Lady to her dietician :- What l am worried about is my height and not my weight.
Doc :- How come???
Lady :- According to my weight, my height should be 7.8 feet...
(Now this is called "Positive Attitude")

A Man wrote to the bank. "My Cheque was returned with remark 'Insufficient funds'. I want to know whether it refers to mine or the Bank".
(This is self confidence in its peak)

This one is classic !!

A cockroach's last words to a man who wanted to kill it : "Go ahead and kill me, you coward. You're just jealous because I can scare your wife and you cannot..!!!!" 

Posted as received in WhatsApp.

Q&A-5: What breaks and never falls and what falls and never breaks?

Question: What breaks and never falls and what falls and never breaks?

Answer:    Day breaks and night falls.



Grateful thanks to Root Report

Eyecatchers-195: Here comes the sun watcher, India’s Aditya-L1

Here comes the sun watcher, India’s Aditya-L1
Shubashree Desikan
Made in India probe prepares to study solar phenomena


Sometime in 2019 or 2020 India will send ISRO’s solar mission Aditya-L1 to a vantage point in space, known as the L1 Lagrange point, to do imaging and study of the sun. This launch will happen in the early part of the next solar cycle - an occurrence in which sunspots form on the face of the sun, growing in size and number and eventually diminishing, all over a period of eleven years. It will be a mission of many firsts.

For the full article:

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Facts and Figures-93: Access to Safe Drinking Water

663 million people don’t have access to safe drinkable water - that’s 1 in every 9 people.

Courtesy: Plan International 

Grateful thanks to Plan International.

India Watch-131: Shampooing is an Indian concept

Shampooing is an Indian concept

Shampoo was invented in India, not the commercial liquid ones but the method by use of herbs. The word 'shampoo' itself has been derived from the Sanskrit word champu, which means to massage.


Self-Improvement,-166: Time

Time is free,
But it is priceless.
You can’t own it,
But you can use it.
You can’t keep it,
But you can spend it.
Once you have lost it,
You can never get it back.

Courtesy: Brightside

A Thought for Today-696: You don’t always need a logical reason...

You don’t always need a logical reason for doing everything in your life. Do it because you want to, because it is fun, because it makes your happy.


Courtesy: Quantum World: Awaken Your Mind

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Websites to Watch-9: HowStuffWorks

HowStuffWorks

One of the most amazing websites explaining how everything works along with videos and illustrations. Useful especially for kids of all ages

Videos to Watch-4: Ancient Technique That Could Stimulate Your Superhuman Powers And Boost Your Health

Ancient Technique That Could Stimulate Your Superhuman Powers And Boost Your Health

This ancient technique does wonders for the human body, and it is not a myth.
Looking directly into the Sun, or Sungazing was a very common part of many religious and spiritual practices in the past.

Many past societies, among which the ancient Egyptians, Mayans, Indians believed in the power of the Sun. They strongly believed that the Sun and health are interrelated and that the Sun has the ability to heal many diseases, to fill you with energy and make your hunger disappear. They even believed that it enables people to develop telepathic abilities.

This sounds like extreme science fiction, but the most spiritually advanced actually possess these abilities as they practiced them.

As already mentioned, this is a practice that involves looking at the sun at sunrise or sunset. At first sungazers look directly at the sun for 10 seconds, and every day, 10 seconds are added in this practice.

Sungazers are supposed to stand barefoot on the earth during this practice and although many consider it a myth, it have been acknowledged and recommended as beneficial practice by the scientists.

More...



Grateful thanks to Facts You Did Not Know.com and YouTube.

In Lighter Vein-4: de Gaulle Joke

Charles de Gaulle was known for his regal bearing and fastidious nature, so much so that his imperiousness became a kind of running joke for the citizens of France. 

A popular gag imagined de Gaulle’s wife, Yvonne, returning from shopping and exclaiming, “God, I am tired.” 

Her husband is purported to have replied, “I have often told you, my dear, it was sufficient in private if you addressed me as ‘Monsieur le President.’”

Q&A-4: A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?

A  is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?

 B is the daughter of  A.

Eyecatchers-194: Teen's sore eyes refuse to heal, docs find it's drug-resistant TB

Teen's sore eyes refuse to heal, docs find it's drug-resistant TB
TNN | Updated: Sep 24, 2017, 05:36 IST


MUMBAI: When Nerul teenager Rani's (name changed) `sore eyes' didn't heal for over 15 days, little did her parents imagine that multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) could be the cause. Rani didn't have any of the symptoms associated with TB--coughing, breathlessness or loss of weight--except for some dark red lesions in both her eyes, said her parents.

...
TB has re-emerged as one of the biggest public health challenges in India, claiming 3 lakh lives every year or one life every two minutes. Mumbai is referred to as the epicentre of the deadly drug-resistant TB in which patients show resistance to two or more known anti-TB drugs; treatment involves newer antibiotics that are expensive.

For the full article:

Grateful thanks to The Times of India

Facts and Figures-92: A true engineering and architectural marvel

Bandra Worli Sealink has steel wires equal to the earth's circumference

It took a total of 2,57,00,000 man hours for completion and also weighs as much as 50,000 African elephants. A true engineering and architectural marvel.

India Watch-30: The wettest inhabited place in the world

The wettest inhabited place in the world


Mawsynram, a village on the Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, receives the highest recorded average rainfall in the world. Cherrapunji, also a part of Meghalaya, holds the record for the most rainfall in the calendar year of 1861.

Self-Improvement-165: What is Life?



I always feel happy.
You know why?
Because I don’t expect
Anything from anyone.
Expectations always hurt.
Life is short.
So love your life.
Be happy.
And keep smiling.
That is life.


Courtesy: This and That