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We know that there is two third of water and one third of land on the globe. Similarly, our body consists of two third of water. The rest is matter. So, intake of more water is useful but not harmful to the man. Depending on the weather roughly two liters of water is spent from our body everyday. The water content in vegetables and the water that we take while taking food will be more than two liters. But you may ask why should we take more water. You may also ask that whenever there is necessity body demands water, then, why should we take water when there is no demand from the body.</p> <h2>What water does in the body?</h2> <p>Man needs food for survival. But to satisfy taste buds man runs after food of various tastes. If it is just for survival we need not crave for taste. When we take spicy and tasty food, we consume more water. Is the body demanding this water or our inclination towards taste is demanding water? It means we are taking water even when there is no necessity. With this, the stomach expands. Such food does not give strength to the body. When we go for tasty food, much waste material goes into the body. To purge out that waste material two liters of water is not sufficient. What does water do after entering the body? It attracts the waste material in the blood vessels and purges it out through urine.</p> <p>When we take food for taste we have to take five liters of water to purge out waste material. But we are not taking that much of water. We do not like to drink more water though it is useful since it doesn't taste like sodas and our mind is not inclined towards it. Water, which gives us health and keeps us happy, is not drawing our attention it deserves. It is unfortunate. </p> <h2>No water while eating</h2> <p>We should not take water while eating food. This is a good habit. When food enters the stomach chemical fluids generate from the walls of the stomach that help digestion. If we take water along with food these fluids are diluted and the digestion power is reduced. Then the undigested food material, which is useful, is purged out along with the excreta. That is why human excreta are becoming food for some animals. Did you ever come across an animal eating the excreta of another animal? No. Why? Animals do not drink water while taking food. They drink water leisurely when the stomach is empty. What is this paradox? Man who has intellect does not know the principles of health, what even animals know. It is not that human being does not know it. He errs even after knowing. Because of his intelligence! Animals do not possess intelligence and they do not violate the laws of nature. Nature always protects the birds and animals. </p><h2>After two hours of eating</h2> <p>There are some more aspects worth discussing. We add more oil, tamarind, chili, salt and various ingredients to give taste to our food. But they are not easily digestible. More water is needed to digest them. That is the reason why we take water while eating. As soon as the tasty food, which includes chili, salt, sour etc enters the mouth more saliva is produced and the food slips into the stomach without proper chewing. We have to chew food properly till it becomes liquid. If you take boiled vegetables saliva is not produced in the mouth. Then we do not have to take water. After one and a half or two hours of eating food, we have to take at least a liter of water. It helps digested food get assimilated into blood and push the waste material into intestines.</p> <h2>What causes sneeze, asthma, and allergies?</h2> <p>We suffer from sneezes, asthma, allergies and sinusitis during winter and rainy seasons. We try to satisfy ourselves blaming the weather for it. During winter and rainy seasons we consume less water. When we do not take required water histamine level in the body increases. With this we sneeze and suffer from allergies. Anti histamine medicines are used to control the illness. When we stop medicines, again sneezes and allergies come back. </p> <h2>Five liters of water a day</h2> <p>It is better to take at least five liters of water a day to avoid any illness. In a way every disease in the body has something to do with water. If we take less water blood pressure goes down and we feel weak. Our heartbeat also slows down. And you will find other ailments appearing in your body. Be certain that five liters of water a day insures your body from any disease. </p> <h2>Schedule for drinking water</h2> <p>We should also know how this water is to be taken and what is the appropriate time to take it. After rising from the bed one or one and a half liters of water is to be taken. The pressure of water in intestines makes clearing your bowels easy. After another 45 minutes one more liter of water is to be taken. It is useful to take water on empty stomach. We wash our eyes, face and body with water and brush our teeth to clean the mouth. The two, three liters of water that is taken in the morning is very useful in purging out the waste material from intestines. We should never take water immediately after taking food. Half an hour early to food and after two hours of meal 1 liter of water should be taken. We should not think that since we have taken three liters of water in the morning and there is no necessity of water till evening. In between also we have to take water. In all five liters of water in a day is good for the body. Refrigerated water is never to be taken. With this, there will be swelling of tonsils. Those whose digestive system is abnormal it is better to take warm water.</p> <h2>Advantages from five liters of water</h2> <p>Let us analyze the advantages of drinking five liters a day: </p> <ol><li>Free motion.</li><li>Hypertension will decrease. Hypertension is the result of salt not being purged out from the body. If more water is taken, it absorbs salt and sends it out through urine.</li><li>Chronic headaches will decrease.</li><li>The density of blood will come down. The salt we take along with vegetables increases the density of blood. The water we take will reduce the density and blood flow to brain is smooth. With this headache will reduce.</li><li>Pains and swellings in joints will diminish. If there is more salt in our body, there will be a swelling of face, feet and hands. With the water we take, salt will go out and these swellings are controlled.</li><li>Drinking more water helps kidneys work efficiently. The stones formed in the kidneys will be purged out along with water.</li><li>When you are down with fever, temperature can be controlled with consumption of more water. Animals suffering from fever never eat grass. Instead they drink water.</li><li>Stomach pain, if any, disappears when waste material is purged out if we consume more water.</li><li>Urine will be clear. We become prone to urine infections if we do not take more water. Then you will find urine yellowish. This is an indication for low level of water in the body.</li><li>Water cleanses the liver. When we suffer from jaundice, it is advantageous to take more water.</li></ol> <h2>Better than sodas</h2> <p>Intake of more water is advantageous but not harmful. You may think that sodas, butter milk, coconut water and fruit juices are better. No doubt all these liquids are good. On entering the tissues they give energy to the body. But Water helps further by purging out the waste material from the tissues.</p> <p>Dry cloth absorbs water but not the wet cloth. Similarly, pure water absorbs the waste material but juices and other liquids cannot perform that job because they contain some salt that is not helpful in absorbing waste material. That is why we can say water cures all diseases.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> </div>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-28564233426011817432008-06-19T21:07:00.006+06:002008-06-19T21:28:33.241+06:00Top Ten Turn Offs for employers on social networking websitesIn the modern age of internet and social networking, the online tools are commonly used by the employees worldwide to assess the eligibility of the candidates. Most of the employees search the candidate name on the internet and some use the social networking websites such as Facebook for this purpose.<br /><br />According to a survey by <a href="http://www.onrec.com/">Online Recruitment</a>, this method is very useful for the Employers. Employers find nearly every important aspects of the candidate's eligibility by having a background search on the social networking sites. Employers look for evidence of job skills, career history, a range of interests, strong writing skills, as well as other qualities and characteristics such as a confident and friendly personality.<br /><br />Following are some of the blunders that candidates make on the social networing sites that lead to their rejection without them knowing the actual reason.<br /><br />1. References to drug abuse<br />2. Extremist / intolerant views, including racism, sexism<br />3. Criminal activity<br />4. Evidence of excessive alcohol consumption<br />5. Inappropriate pictures, including nudity<br />6. Foul language<br />7. Links to unsuitable websites<br />8. Lewd jokes<br />9. Silly email addresses<br />10. Membership of pointless / silly groups<br /><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.onrec.com/">http://www.onrec.com/</a>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-45740298053822259162008-06-06T16:46:00.005+06:002008-06-11T18:58:15.647+06:00Visit my Plurk.com pagePlurk.com is another social networking site with a format of a social journal where you can publish and share your thoughts with your friends.<br />Its really cool. Take a look at the link.<br /><a href="http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=37914&check=-96990152&s=1">http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=37914&check=-96990152&s=1</a>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-70883862256365267102008-05-01T20:29:00.001+05:002008-05-01T20:32:56.022+05:0014 Habits That Make You Fat<h1><br /></h1>1. <span class="snumber"></span><b class="sest">TV Watching</b> <p>Prolonged TV watching is a strong predictor for obesity<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref1">1</a></span>. Recent research<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref2">2</a></span> has proved that people who watch around two hours of TV per day are much more likely to be overweight than those who watched only half an hour per day. When you watch TV you are virtually motionless. Your heart rate, blood pressure and metabolic rate decline, resulting in burning 20 to 30 calories less per hour. Research by Harvard University<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref4">4</a></span> has shown that there is a link between the amount children eat and the amount of television they watch.</p> <span class="snumber">2</span><b class="sest">. Eating Too Fast</b> <div class="seimg"><img src="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity-img/stopwatch.jpg" height="168" width="200" /></div> <p>It is a habit of most people living in a fast paced society. Eating fast lets you eat too much before you are fully aware of it. It takes the brain about 15-20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Scientists suppose that fast eating is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref3">3</a></span>, a combination of the symptoms such as high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance.</p> <p><span class="snumber">3</span><b class="sest">. Task Snacking</b></p> <p>Task snacking refers to eating while doing other activities. if you often eat meals or snacks while working by yourself in front of your computer, while driving, watching TV, or standing at the kitchen counter, shopping with a friend, or talking on the phone, it's likely that the "task snacking" eating style is increasing your odds of becoming overweight or obese.</p> <p><span class="snumber">4</span><b class="sest">. Frequent Fast Food Consumption</b></p> <div class="seimg"><img src="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity-img/fastfood.jpg" height="149" width="200" /></div> <p>One of the big reasons we’re seeing more obesity in our society these days is that we are too stressed and busy to make healthy dinners at home, often opting to get fast food at the nearest drive-thru instead. Fast foods compromise the quality of the diet by replacing more healthy foods. Fast foods are known for having high content of saturated and trans-fat, low content of fiber and massive portion sizes, which leads to obesity.</p> <p><span class="snumber">5</span><b class="sest">. Eating To Manage Feelings</b></p> <p>Emotional eating is the practice of consuming large quantities of food (usually "comfort" or junk foods) in response to feelings (such as depression, anxiety, or loneliness) instead of hunger.</p> <p>Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is caused by emotions. How many times have you found yourself scouring the kitchen for a snack, or absently munching on junk food when you’re stressed, but not really hungry?</p> <p><span class="snumber">6</span><b class="sest">. Too Busy To Exercise</b></p> <p>With all the demands on your schedule, exercise may be one of the last things on your to-do list. If so, you’re not alone. Americans live a more sedentary lifestyle than we have in past generations, yet our minds seem to be racing from everything we have to do. Unfortunately, from sitting in traffic, clocking hours at our desks, and plopping in front of the TV in exhaustion at the end of the day, exercise often goes by the wayside.</p> <p><span class="snumber">7</span><b class="sest">. Your Friends Can Make You Fat</b></p> <div class="seimg"><img src="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity-img/friends.jpg" height="151" width="200" /></div> <p>If you're putting on weight, you might want to take a look at who you're hanging around with. A study<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref7">7</a></span> published in the July 26, 2007 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that obesity may be "socially contagious." The study was conducted on more than 12,000 people over 32 years, and concluded that having an overweight friend, sibling or spouse increased one's risk of obesity by 37 to 57 percent.</p> <p><span class="snumber">8</span><b class="sest">. Lack Of Sleep</b></p> <p>Sleep deprivation can increase your risk of obesity by boosting ghrelin (an appetite stimulating hormone) and lowering leptin (an appetite suppressor). The study<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref5">5</a></span> from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom found that, compared to an eight hours of shut-eye, each one-hour decrease in sleep duration was linked to almost 3% more body fat.</p> <p> <span class="snumber">9</span><b class="sest">. Unaware Of Calories And Fat</b></p> <p>Many people eat foods with no idea of the calorie or fat value. This leads to weight gain and unhealthy eating habits because you can easily consume twice the normal calories required to maintain your weight, let alone lose weight, if you don't know how many calories you are eating.</p> <p><span class="snumber">10</span><b class="sest">. Credit Cards</b></p> <div class="seimg"><img src="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity-img/credit-card.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></div> <p>Your plastic may be affecting more than just your credit score. Visa conducted a study of 100,000 fast-food restaurant transactions and found that people who pay for their food with a credit card spend 30% more than those who pay with cash. For the average woman, who visits a fast-food restaurant once a week, that adds an extra 17,160 calories, or 4.9 pounds, per year.</p> <p><span class="snumber">11</span><b class="sest">. Missing Meals</b></p> <p>Research shows that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight, and that morning meals seem to help those who've lost weight keep it off. Denise Bruner, MD, obesity specialist and former president of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, says that skipping meals of any kind results in a "tremendous bout of compensatory hunger."</p> <p><span class="snumber">12</span><b class="sest">. Uncomfortable Clothing</b></p> <p>Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse<span id="ref"><a href="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity.shtml#ref6">6</a></span> found that casual and comfortable clothing workdays promote increased physical activity. Specifically, study participants took an average of 491 (or 8%) more steps on Jeans Day than on those days in which they wore normal business attire. It is also estimated that study participants burned an average of 25 additional calories on Jeans Day with the extra steps and miles walked. Wearing casual clothing every day for 50 weeks of work translates into burning an additional 125 calories per week and 6,250 calories per year.</p> <p><span class="snumber">13</span><b class="sest">. Neglecting Scales</b></p> <div class="seimg"><img src="http://www.healthassist.net/food/obesity-img/scales.jpg" height="206" width="200" /></div> <p>Recent study from the University of Minnesota found that dieters who weighed themselves daily lost about 12 pounds over two years, while those who never did shed only four pounds. Other research, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, concluded that those who have daily weigh-ins (along with face-to-face support) are 82% less likely to regain five pounds than a control group without weigh-ins or support. </p> <p><span class="snumber">14</span><b class="sest">. Boredom</b></p> <p>A survey by the Priory Group in the U.K. found that more people ate when bored than when stressed.</p> <p><b id="st">Sources & References</b></p> <ul id="study"><li><a name="ref1"></a>1. Hu FB, Li TY, Colditz GA, Willett WC, Manson JE. Television watching and other sedentary behaviors in relation to risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in women. JAMA. 2003 Apr 9;289(14):1785-91. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12684356">PubMed</a></li><li><a name="ref2"></a>2. Shanthy A Bowman. Television-Viewing Characteristics of Adults: Correlations to Eating Practices and Overweight and Health Status. Prev Chronic Dis. 2006 April; 3(2): A38. <a href="http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1563980">PubMed</a></li><li><a name="ref3"></a>3. Kral JG, Buckley MC, Kissileff HR, Schaffner F. Metabolic correlates of eating behavior in severe obesity. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2001 Feb;25(2):258-64. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11410829">PubMed</a> </li><li><a name="ref4"></a>4.<a href="http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2006-releases/press04202006.html"> Ads for Unhealthy Foods May Explain Link Between Television Viewing and Overweight in Children</a></li><li><a name="ref5"></a>5. Rontoyanni VG, Baic S, Cooper AR. Association between nocturnal sleep duration, body fatness, and dietary intake in Greek women. Nutrition. 2007 Nov-Dec;23(11-12):773-7. Epub 2007 Sep 20. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17884345">PubMed</a> </li><li><a name="ref6"></a>6. <a href="http://www.acefitness.org/media/media_display.aspx?itemid=190">Casual And Comfortable Clothing Workdays Promote Increased Physical Activity</a> American Council on Exercise</li><li><a name="ref7"></a>7. Nicholas A. Christakis, James H. Fowler. The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years Volume 357:370-379 July 26, 2007 Number 4 <a href="http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/357/4/370">NEJM</a></li></ul>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-86243118687537182042008-04-25T05:01:00.001+05:002008-04-25T05:02:46.737+05:00LEXOPHILES (LOVERS OF WORDS):<a href="http://www.bouldertherapist.com/html/humor/WordPlays/lexophiles.htm"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" ><br /> </span></a><br /> 1. A bicycle can't stand alone; it is two tired.<br /> <br /> 2. A will is a dead giveaway.<br /> <br /> 3. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.<br /> <br /> 4. A backward poet writes inverse.<br /> <br /> 5. In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.<br /> <br /> 6. A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion.<br /> <br /> 7. If you don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed.<br /> <br /> 8. With her marriage she got a new name and a dress.<br /> <br /> 9. Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you A-flat miner.<br /> <br /> 10. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.<br /> <br /> 11. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered.<br /> <br /> 12. A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France resulted in Linoleum Blownapart.<br /> <br /> 13. You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.<br /> <br /> 14. Local Area Network in Australia : The LAN down under.<br /> <br /> 15. He broke into song because he couldn't find the key.<br /> <br /> 16. A calendar's days are numbered.<br /> <br /> 17. A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.<br /> <br /> 18. A boiled egg is hard to beat.<br /> <br /> 19. He had a photographic memory which was never developed.<br /> <br /> 20. A plateau is a high form of flattery.<br /> <br /> 21. The short fortuneteller who escaped from prison: a small medium at large.<br /> <br /> 22. Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.<br /> <br /> 23. When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.<br /> <br /> 24. If you jump off a Paris bridge, you are in Seine.<br /> <br /> 25. When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye.<br /> <br /> 26. Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to know basis.<br /> <br /> 27. Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.<br /> <br /> 28. Acupuncture: a jab well done.<br /> <br /> 29. Marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet.<br /><br />Source: http://www.bouldertherapist.com/html/humor/WordPlays/lexophiles.htmKamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-65634010816144901402008-03-09T16:55:00.000+05:002008-03-09T16:56:43.535+05:00My Playlist<object width="530" height="370"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/p/E80720E90B0B911C"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/p/E80720E90B0B911C" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="530" height="370"></embed></object>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-68624424049796670122008-02-23T15:19:00.001+05:002008-02-23T15:19:19.775+05:00Beautiful Places of PakistanSome of the photos of the beautiful places of Pakistan. Surely worth visiting places especially during the summer season.<br/><br/><a href='http://kaamran1.blogspot.com/2007/06/beautiful-places-of-pakistan.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Beautiful_Places_of_Pakistan'>digg story</a>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-47414460003054666982008-02-17T05:10:00.009+05:002008-03-09T17:04:05.324+05:00Electrical and Computer Engineering related BooksBeing a computer engineering myself, I always need to find some ebook online for one reason or another. Here I have assembled most of the links of the books I downloaded. Hopefully these will be helpful to many...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BOOKS:</span><br /><ol><li>The Electrical Engineering Handbook. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AIKW3I8G">Megaupload</a><br /></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EMBEDDED SYSTEMS and DSP BOOKS:<br /><br /></span><ol><li>Adaptive Filtering Using Matlab. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G312YEMC">Megaupload</a><br /></li><li>Advanced FPGA Design. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ISI6B0HH">Megaupload</a></li><li>Real Time Systems Development. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RJDI28CB">Megaupload</a></li><li>FPGA Implementation of Neural Networks. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y75G4360">Megaupload</a></li><li>Linear Phase FIR Filter Design. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5WHJVGYM">Megaupload</a></li><li>Fourier Analysis on Finite Groups with Applications in Signal Processing and System Design. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WGH5SSF3">Megaupload</a></li><li>Signals and Systems, Shaum Series. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6AYR6S1I">Megaupload</a></li><li>Introduction to DSP and Filter Design. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XU92J3B0">Megaupload</a></li><li>DSP Applications using ADSP 2100. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VNU89I1F">Megaupload</a></li><li>DSP Applications using ADSP 2100, Vol-1. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I043QYQB">Megaupload</a></li><li>Real Time Digital Signal Processing. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2H32LIOU">Megaupload</a></li><li>Fundamentals of Embedded Software. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WVC8RO4E">Megaupload</a></li><li>USB Mass Storage: Designing, Programming Devices and Embedded Hosts. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UAC7OJFY">Megaupload</a><br /></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CONTROL SYSTEMS BOOKS:<br /><br /></span><ol><li>Embedded Control System Using Matlab. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UX0AJLOC">Megaupload</a></li></ol><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">IMAGE PROCESSING and COMPUTER VISION BOOKS:<br /></span><ol><li>Fundamentals of Computer Vision, Shah. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5BVYYWIG">Megaupload</a></li><li>Image Processing Fundamentals, 3rd Edition. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HQ3PTG6T">Megaupload</a></li><li>Digital Image Processing, PRAT. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y6QT6PCG">Megaupload</a></li><li>Computer Vision and Applications. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GTTF1YQ6">Megaupload</a></li><li>Digital Image Processing, 2E, Gonzalez, Woods. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FXX954EJ">Megaupload</a><br /></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">COMMUNICATION and NETWORKING BOOKS:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEURAL NETWORKS BOOKS:<br /><br /></span></span> <ol><li>Kalman Filtering and Neural Networks. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZYZQZP00">Megaupload</a></li><li>Fundamentals of Neural Networks. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DKC2XTAZ">Megaupload</a></li><li>FPGA Implementation of Neural Networks. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y75G4360">Megaupload</a></li><li>Neural Network Design, Hagan. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1ATOJ9SG">Megaupload</a></li><li>Neural Network Modelling. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VCVFYLZC">Megaupload</a><br /></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MATHEMATICS BOOKS:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span> <ol><li>Linear Algebra And Its Applications (En Us) Strang. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5OG346SX">Megaupload</a><br /></li><li>Advanced Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JWIR6DYX">Megaupload</a><br /></li><li>Finite Element Method using MATLAB. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VGNUEA0J">Megaupload</a><br /></li><li>A guide to Matlab for Beginners and Experts. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QAW393S1">Megaupload</a></li><li>Handbook of Exact Solutions for ODEs. <a href="http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8L43DZ3L">Megaupload</a><br /></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-9208540303559304572008-01-08T06:36:00.000+05:002008-01-08T06:40:19.723+05:00Mood Foods: 6 Snacks to Kick Your Mind Into Gear<h1><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></h1><div class="ipf-article-photo"><img src="http://www.active.com/Assets/Mind+$%2126+Body/Mood+food.jpg" alt="Mood food" height="150" width="150" /><div id="partner_logo" class="one_col"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.menshealth.com/"><img src="http://images.rodale.com/image/mh/mh_logo.gif" /></a></div></div><p class="ipf-article-meta"><span>By The Editors of Men's Health</span><br />Men's Health</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Anxious</strong> </h4></strong>You need to stay sharp through a grueling job interview. <p><strong>Your Meal:</strong> Half a grilled-chicken wrap at lunch, hold the mayo</p> <p><strong>Here's Why:</strong> Eating between 4 and 5 ounces of protein helps your brain create dopamine and norepinephrine, neurochemicals that keep you alert, says Judith Wurtman, Ph.D., author of <em>The Serotonin Power Diet</em>.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Stressed</strong></h4> </strong>You have to meet a deadline without being overwhelmed. <p><br /><strong>Your Meal:</strong> A handful of sesame seeds while you're working</p> <p><strong>Here's Why:</strong> Stress hormones can deplete your body's supply of magnesium, reducing your stress-coping abilities and increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure, says Elizabeth Somer, R.D., author of <em>Food & Mood</em>.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Restless</strong></h4> </strong>You need some serious shut-eye before the big day.<br /><br /><p><strong>Your Meal:</strong> Nonfat popcorn half an hour before you go to bed</p> <p><strong>Here's Why</strong>: The carbs will induce your body to create serotonin, a neurochemical that makes you feel relaxed. "Make sure it's fat-free, because fat will slow the process of boosting serotonin levels," says Somer.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Depressed</strong></h4> </strong>Problems at home are doing you in.<br /><br /><p><strong>Your Meal:</strong> Grilled salmon or sushi for dinner</p> <p><strong>Here's Why:</strong> A study in Finland found that people who eat more fish are 31 percent less likely to suffer from depression. And skip sweet, simple carbs — the inevitable sugar crash can actually deepen depression.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Insecure</strong></h4> </strong>Your confidence is waning as the night wears on.<br /><br /><p><strong>Your Meal:</strong> A snack-size chocolate bar </p> <p><strong>Here's Why:</strong> Chocolate contains a host of chemicals to brighten your mood, Somer says, including anadamine, which targets the same receptors as THC, and phenylethylamine, which produces a cozy, euphoric feeling.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Your Mood: Flummoxed</strong><br /></h4> </strong>You've forgotten your last two deadlines.<br /><br /><p><strong>Your Meal:</strong> Pineapple chunks for a snack or a cup of berries in your oatmeal</p> <p><strong>Here's Why:</strong> Antioxidants from the most-colorful fruits and vegetables help pick off the free radicals that wear away at your memory. "Because your brain consumes so much oxygen, oxidants do heavy damage there," says Somer.</p><strong> <h4><strong>Foods that Cure</strong></h4> </strong>Minor tweaks in your diet can help fend off everything from splitting headaches to heart attacks. Three dietary tweaks from Joy Bauer, R.D., author of <em>Joy Bauer's Food Cures</em>:<br /><br /><p><strong>Migraine Headaches</strong><br />Migraines have many food causes. Keep a meal log for a month to see which triggers affect your head.</p> <p><strong>Eat This:</strong> Foods rich in healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado, and salmon, help reduce inflammation, a catalyst for migraines. Riboflavin, found in lean beef and grains, helps cells maintain energy reserves, which can prevent the onset of migraines. </p> <p><strong>Not That:</strong> Nitrites, found in deli meats, bacon, and hot dogs; aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in diet soft drinks; caffeine</p> <p><strong>Irritable-Bowel Syndrome</strong><br />One in five Americans is affected by IBS. A careful diet is the best cure.</p> <p><strong>Eat This:</strong> Soft foods and foods rich in soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, barley, bananas, and sweet potatoes</p> <p><strong>Not That:</strong> When symptoms are strong, limit vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which are hard for the body to break down. Other common triggers: dairy products, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine</p> <p><strong>Cardiovascular Disease </strong><br />A diet of heart-healthy fats may help prevent you from being one of the 1.5 million Americans who have heart attacks each year.</p> <p><strong>Eat This:</strong> Foods that boost good cholesterol (HDL), like canned tuna, mackerel, olive oil, avocado, and most nuts</p> <p><strong>Not That:</strong> Trans fat-laden foods, such as margarine; refined carbohydrates, which spike blood-thickening triglycerides; sugary soft drinks, juice, and white bread</p><br /><p><br /></p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.active.com/mindandbody/articles/Mood_Foods__6_Snacks_to_Kick_Your_Mind_Into_Gear.htm">http://www.active.com/mindandbody/articles/Mood_Foods__6_Snacks_to_Kick_Your_Mind_Into_Gear.htm</a></p><p><br /></p>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-11626418337054410212007-10-14T01:52:00.000+05:002007-10-14T02:24:34.336+05:00University of Sussex Photos<p class="MsoNormal">I am sharing a few of the photos of the landscape around the University of Sussex campus. I am doing my post-graduate in Embedded Digital Systems from the University. </p> <br /><br />Beautiful green meadows across the university residences<br /><a href="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000074.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000074.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000041.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000034.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br />East Slope residences visible on the back of Park village flats<br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000033.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />Arts Building<br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000025.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000024.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br />Library<br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000023.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000022.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br />Me on top of East slope<br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Sussex/P1000046.jpg" width="384" height="288" alt="Photography by Kamran Hashmi" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />All rights reserved. No image may be used elsewhere without prior permission.Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-42904196280654254992007-10-14T01:47:00.000+05:002007-10-14T01:50:59.585+05:00!! EID Mubarak !!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >I wish you a very very happy Eid Day. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >EID MUBARAK<br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/Eid/eidhajj1005.jpg" alt="Eid Mubarak" border="0" /><br /></span></div>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-61394427186573488682007-09-13T10:21:00.000+05:002007-09-13T10:30:45.089+05:00Ramadan Mubarak<img width="360" height="270"src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/kamran19_h/RamadanMubarak.jpg" border="0" alt="Ramadan Mubarak" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" >HAVE A BLESSED RAMADAN AND MAY GOD ACCEPT YOUR FAST, PRAYERS AND QURAN.<br />RAMADAN MUBARAK</span><br /></div>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-3196845912658469792007-09-08T00:49:00.000+05:002007-09-08T01:00:53.466+05:00Shoaib Akhtar in Yet another Pakistan Cricket Controversy!Its no surprise news that once again Pakistan cricket is in the middle of another <a href="http://www4.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/309867.html">controversy</a> just before the start of another big <a href="http://www4.cricinfo.com/twenty20wc/content/current/series/286109.html">ICC Tournament</a>. Shoaib Akhar, the champion of controversies is once again the part of it. He was involved in a spat with Asif in the dressing room. No matter that he has reportedly <a href="http://www4.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/309918.html">apologized</a> saying he made mistake in the heat of the moment, the point is that he is a representative of Pakistan around the world and a professional cricketer. At that level a man should be mature enough to control himself in such heat of moments.<br />In simple words, Shoaib Akhtar has disappointed us, the pakistan cricket fans yet again. He should be severely punished so that no other player could have courage to try this.Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-34716413349161162182007-08-25T11:41:00.000+05:002007-08-25T11:43:49.673+05:00Leadership 101: How to Command Respect through Body Language<div class="post" id="post-494"> <h2><a href="http://www.insidecrm.com/archive2/2007/04/leadership_101_.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Leadership 101: How to Command Respect through Body Language"><br /></a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.insidecrm.com/archive2/2007/04/leadership_101_.html">http://www.insidecrm.com/archive2/2007/04/leadership_101_.html</a><br /></p><p>Some people are the center of attention wherever they go. They’re not glamorous movie stars, just ordinary people with excellent command over their body language. Here are some pointers to help you emulate these confident people and command respect from those around you. </p> <p><em><strong>Improve your standing…</strong></em></p> <p>Posture can say a lot about a person. Confident people seem to naturally stand tall, while those who slouch look like they’re down on themselves. Be sure that you’re presenting yourself in a way that commands respect. </p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>1. Stand tall, even if you’re the shortest person in the room. Keeping your shoulders pushed back will lend you an air of confidence.<br />2. Spread your weight evenly on both feet instead of leaning on one. You don’t need to stand at perfect attention, just keep your feet apart so you balance well.<br />3. Take your hands out of your pockets, or you may be seen like you’ve got something to hide. Hold them loosely by your side.<br />4. Stand with your arms crossed behind your back. Your shoulders will get pulled back automatically.</p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>5. Don’t stand with your hands on your hips if you don’t want to come across as confrontational.<a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=500,height=375,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairstyle/406009016/"><img title="P1_9" alt="P1_9" src="http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/images/p1_9.jpg" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;" border="0" height="75" width="100" /></a><br />6. Don’t shuffle your feet. Pick your feet up and move like you know where you’re going.<br />7. Don’t fidget with your feet. Drawing patterns with one foot on the floor shows you’re not interested in what’s going on.<br />8. Don’t lean against walls or tables. You’ll appear tired and lazy.<br />9. Don’t turn away from the person you’re talking to in the middle of the conversation, otherwise you’ll show you’re not interested in continuing it.</p> <p><em><strong>Eye contact…</strong></em></p> <p>When holding a conversation, the person you’re speaking with should focus on your eyes. They indicate your emotions and can show whether you’re paying attention or not. Be considerate of what your eyes tell about you: show others respect and you’ll get respect in return.</p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>10. Look directly at the person you are talking to in order to exude confidence. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not </em>to do:</strong></p> <p>11. Don’t shift your attention to other people or things in the room. It shows deceit.<br />12. Be careful not to glare at the person talking to you. You may think you look intensely interested, but you just look mad.<br />13. Don’t blink excessively. People will be distracted and wonder if there’s something wrong with you.<br />14. If you wear glasses, don’t look over the rim. It makes you look condescending.<br />15. Never wear sunglasses inside, especially during a meeting. Others will wonder if you have something to hide.<br />16. Don’t look at your watch unless you want to appear as if you’re in a rush.<br />17. Don’t rub your eyes with your hands: it signals disbelief at the situation.<br />18. When you pinch the bridge of your nose with your eyes closed, you’ll come across in a negative manner. <br />19. Keeping your eyes on the door will show that you’re ready to leave the room.</p> <p><em><strong>Sitting pretty…</strong></em></p> <p>Your posture while sitting is just as important as standing. Your level of interest in a conversation can be easily read by the position you sit in. Be careful to position yourself in a way that shows you’re powerful and actively engaged in what others have to say. </p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>20. Sit straight so that your shoulders touch the back of your chair. Slouching promotes the image of laziness.<br />21. Rest your hands on the arms of your chair, place them on your knees, or fold them on your lap so that they are not a distraction.<br />22. Make sure your chair is positioned so you’re facing the person you’re talking to. This will show that you’re engaged in what they are saying.<br />23. Lean slightly forward to appear interested in a conversation and stress what you’re saying. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>24. Don’t cross your ankles. Some people think it’s a sign that you’ve got something to hide. Sit with<a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=292,height=500,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkvision/76466481/"><img title="P2_8" alt="P2_8" src="http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/images/p2_8.jpg" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;" border="0" height="171" width="100" /></a> your feet on the floor to minimize distractions.<br />25. Don’t tilt your chair back so that it’s standing on two legs. This shows a very casual, laid back attitude and does not earn you respect. You also run the risk of looking silly when you accidentally fall backwards.<br />26. Don’t cross your arms across your body. You may come across as disinterested.<br />27. Stretching your legs out shows you’re too relaxed and may also invade others’ personal space.<br />28. Never put your feet up on the desk in front of you. You don’t want to come across as condescending.<br />29. Ladies, be cautious when crossing your legs. If you’ll expose things that are better left to the imagination, refrain from doing so. </p> <p><em><strong>Heading for victory…</strong></em></p> <p>The position of your head, the frequency of your breaths, even yawning are indicators of your level of interest in a conversation. Take care to avoid looking as if you’re bored or disinterested. If you seem to be involved in what others have to say, they will naturally offer the same to you and build mutual respect.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>What to do:</strong></span></p> <p>30. Tilting your head to one side during a conversation shows you’re interested and thinking about what’s being said.<br />31. Take regular, even breaths. Heavy breaths are a sure sign that you’re nervous.<br />32. Be sure to nod your head so the person you’re speaking with knows you’re listening and interested.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">What <em>not </em>to do:</span></p> <p>33. Massaging your temples shows you’re either at your wits’ end or that you have a severe headache.<br />34. Don’t swallow too often; it gives away the fact that you’re not comfortable with the situation.<br />35. Yawning is an involuntary sign from your body saying that your brain’s bored. You may not have<a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=500,height=375,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharynmorrow/238614830/"><img title="P3_4" alt="P3_4" src="http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/images/p3_4.jpg" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;" border="0" height="75" width="100" /></a> much control over it, but yawning in the middle of a conversation will give away the fact that you’d rather be somewhere else.<br />36. A blank face conveys either disinterest or a lack of understanding. </p> <p><em><strong>Walking into the limelight…</strong></em></p> <p>Carrying yourself in a confident manner is key to commanding respect. Give the impression that you’re walking with a purpose so that you’ll be admired by others.</p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>37. Walk, don’t run. Take even strides.<br />38. Look ahead or in front of you, not at the floor when you walk. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>39. Don’t walk with a swagger; it indicates that you’re cocky and have an attitude.<br />40. Be careful not to shove people aside as you move across a crowded place: no one respects a rude person.<br />41. Similarly, avoid stepping on others’ toes. </p> <p><strong><em>Win, hands down…</em></strong></p> <p>Hand gestures are great for getting attention or making a point, but be sure that you’re not creating a distraction. You want attention to be on your eyes and face while speaking, not on what your hands are doing. Command respect and control the interest of the conversation by keeping your hands in check.</p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>42. Open, face-up palms signal honesty and straightforwardness.<br />43. Gesturing with your arms can help you make a point, but don’t do so much that it’s distracting.<br />44. When you stroke your chin, it shows you’re trying to make a decision. Be sure that you want others to know that’s what you’re doing.<br />45. Making a steeple out of your hands makes a good impression, as it demonstrates confidence.<br />46. Shake hands firmly: not too tight or too limp. You don’t want to crush the other person’s hands or come across as unsure of yourself.<br />47. If the situation calls for paperwork, be sure to keep your papers in order with easy access to avoid looking disorganized.<br />48. Make sure your palms are clean and dry. Sweaty palms indicate nervousness and are a turn off for most people.<a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=500,height=356,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordhenrywotton/193924559/"><img title="P4_3" alt="P4_3" src="http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/images/p4_3.jpg" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;" border="0" height="71" width="100" /></a><br />49. If you’re trying to convince someone of your sincerity, touch your open palm to your heart.<br />50. Rolling up your sleeves signals a casual, get-down-to-work attitude. Roll them up or down according to the situation.<br />51. Removing your tie, top button, or jacket to indicate you’re getting comfortable in your surroundings. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>52. Don’t clench your fists. You’ll come off as aggressive.<br />53. Never point at someone, be it the person talking to you or anyone else in the room. It’s rude.<br />54. Don’t play or fidget with your mobile phone when someone’s talking to you. It shows avoidance and a lack of interest.<br />55. Don’t wring your hands: it signals despair.<br />56. Don’t scratch your head. You’ll come across as being unsure of yourself.<br />57. Don’t touch your nose, play with your hair, or rub your eyes when you’re being asked for an honest answer. They’re all signs that say you’re lying.<br />58. Don’t tap your fingers on a table or arms of a chair; you’ll seem anxious.<br />59. Don’t run your fingers through your hair. It shows frustration.<br />60. Don’t doodle on the notepad in front of you, as this indicates boredom.<br />61. Closing an open mouth with your hands shows you’re shocked at what’s been said or what you’ve seen.<br />62. Never bite your nails. It will make you seem nervous.<br />63. Don’t fidget with objects lying on the table in front of you.<br />64. Don’t chew on a pencil or pen when talking to someone. It’s unattractive and distracting.<br />65. Don’t sit with your palms on your cheeks. It shows you’re deep in thought about something else.<br />66. Don’t clench the arms of your chair or your handbag too tightly. You’ll portray yourself as nervous.<br />67. Don’t rub your hands together: it shows you’re too eager. <br />68. Avoid a two-handed handshake. It’s usually connected to politicians who are not very sincere.<br />69. Do not wipe your palms on your clothing. Use a handkerchief instead.<br />70. If you pull at your ear, you may indicate that you’re lying.<br />71. Don’t shake your fists at someone, as it is extremely aggressive. <br />72. Clenched fists raised in the air will indicate that you’re overjoyed or thrilled. Avoid doing this when situations call for restraint.</p> <p><em><strong>A matter of manners…</strong></em></p> <p>Practicing common courtesy is a basis for earning respect from others. If you’re rude, people will avoid talking and working with you. Be polite to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward.</p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>73. When you need to offer comfort, a one-armed squeeze, gentle hug, or a pat on the shoulder helps, depending on how close you are to the other person.<br />74. Open doors and allow others to walk before you.<br />75. Cough and sneeze into your hands or a handkerchief, not into the face of the people around you. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>76. A handshake that goes on for an extended period of time may be considered inappropriate.<br />77. Ruffling someone’s hair may seem like you’re being genuinely affectionate, but in a formal setting, it suggests you’re being condescending.<br />78. Don’t shout when you’re on the phone. Talk in a calm, volume-controlled voice.<br />79. Don’t huddle into a corner with your mobile phone while in a crowd of people. Get out and mingle instead. Keep your private conversations for a time when you’re alone.<br />80. Don’t mock someone’s mannerisms when you think they’re not watching.<br />81. Avoid taking a phone call when you’re in the middle of a discussion.<br />82. If you have a cold, don’t blow your nose loudly in public.<br />83. Never wipe your nose with your hands or sleeves.<br />84. Don’t scratch your itches, not matter how much you’re tempted to. You’ll make people wonder if you have a rash.<br />85. Don’t multi-task in the middle of a conversation. It doesn’t show dexterity, only callousness.<br />86. Don’t slam doors, no matter how angry you are.<br />87. Don’t snap or clap your hands to call someone over.<br />88. Don’t burp/belch loudly in public.<br />89. Don’t lick your lips too often. You may jut be wetting them, but it indicates nervousness, or worse, sexual aggression.<br />90. Don’t make faces or stick your tongue out behind someone’s back. It’s childish and rude.<a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=500,height=354,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arutha/291012997/"><img title="P5_3" alt="P5_3" src="http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/images/p5_3.jpg" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; float: right;" border="0" height="70" width="100" /></a> </p> <p><em><strong>Take a good look at yourself…</strong></em></p> <p>Carefully examining the way you present yourself can help you discover areas in which you may need improvement. Carefully groom your mannerisms and outward appearance to make your best impression and command respect.</p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <p>91. Practice your mannerisms in front of a mirror so that you can discover your weak areas.<br />92. Additionally, try videotaping your actions so you can find out where you’re going wrong.<br />93. Look at others who command respect and imitate their actions.<br />94. Look good. You don’t have to be conventionally handsome or beautiful; it’s enough to dress neatly in clothes that suit both you and the occasion.<br />95. Smell good. Use deodorant and perfume, but go easy on it. You don’t want to overpower the room with your scent.<br />96. Keep your fingernails clean. Close cropped nails show you’re neat and orderly, but if you prefer to wear them long, make sure they’re groomed neatly.<br />97. Wear footwear that allows you to walk comfortably to avoid making a fool of yourself.<br />98. Keep your work area and personal space neat and tidy. Avoid clutter and dust. </p> <p><strong>What <em>not</em> to do:</strong></p> <p>99. Avoid revealing, dirty or wrinkled clothing.<br />100. Don’t wear too much makeup. Keep it to a minimum. </p> <p>101. And last, but not least, always smile. Smiles are contagious. When you smile, others can’t help but smile back and feel positively towards you.</p> </div> </div>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-11602871414159408942007-08-22T20:43:00.000+05:002007-08-22T20:44:17.993+05:00Al Qaida never Existed!<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GKYID2ACdKs"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GKYID2ACdKs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-66013007181844953632007-08-19T12:12:00.000+05:002007-08-19T12:13:34.024+05:00Famous Quotations !<span style="color:#660000;"><b>The most poignant quotes<br /> </b><i>What the rich and famous and wise said</i><b><br /> </b>Thoughtful and attentive world to contenplate learn from<br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-size:78%;">Note: Throughout history the rich, famous and wise have said things that have been recorded in the form of quote. It is the study of these quotes that give insight into life.</span> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/rarrow.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="13" width="17" /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Anonymous</span></strong><br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Reality can be beaten with enough imagination.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The trouble with being punctual is that no one is there to appreciate it.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />When all is said and done, a lot more is said than done.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Love is like a butterfly, hold it too tight, it'll crush, hold it too loose, it'll fly away.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />No one is listening until you make a mistake.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />If the dogs are barking at your heels, you know you're leading the pack.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />He who laughs last thinks slowest.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />As long as you can laugh at yourself you will never cease to be amused.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The early bird gets the worms, but the second mouse always gets the cheese.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />A sense of humor is the lubricant of life's machinery.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />If you can look into the mirror without laughter, you have no sense of humor.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Take life with a grain of salt.....a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Philosophy is a study that lets us be unhappy more intelligently.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />A poet is someone who is astonished by everything.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />To succeed in politics, it is often necessary to rise above your principles.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Optimization hinders evolution.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The world is so fast that there are days when the person who says it can't be done is interrupted by the person who is doing it.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Money talks...but all mine ever says is good-bye.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Some people weave burlap into the fabric of our lives, and some weave gold thread. Both contribute to make the whole picture beautiful and unique.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Life is a cup to be filled not drained.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Luck is when opportunity knocks and you answer.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Winners never quit and quitters never win.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Great minds think alike.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />One thing you can't recycle is wasted time.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they find laughable.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less, until eventually he knows everything about nothing.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Good, better, best; never let it rest till your good is better and your better is best.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Silence is one great art of conversation.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />I'm never wrong. I once thought I was wrong, turns out, I was mistaken.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Sometimes my mind wanders; other times it leaves completely.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The only reason time exists is to keep everything from happening all at once.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men who have 'crossed bridges' in their imagination far ahead of the crowd<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />People have the right to be stupid. Some people abuse that privilege.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />A sense of humor is the lubricant of life's machinery.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Truth is not always popular, but it is always right.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal ideas from many is research.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />If you can look into the mirror without laughter, you have no sense of humor.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The best way to love is to love like you have never been hurt.<br /> <img src="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/Images/red_bullet.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" height="11" width="11" />The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/">http://www.stevenredhead.com/quotes/</a>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-84730277539448460142007-08-19T11:56:00.000+05:002007-08-19T11:57:45.527+05:00Original Letters of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JB5R1a4bSUM"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JB5R1a4bSUM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-52764867070897341442007-08-19T11:28:00.000+05:002007-08-19T11:32:10.753+05:00Prophet Muhammad’s Letter to ChristiansCheck this out; Really nice <a href="http://mirnazim.wordpress.com/2006/10/22/prophet-muhammads-letter-to-christians/">blog</a>.<br /><br />From the Page:<br />"In 628 C.E. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) granted a Charter of Privileges to the monks of St. Catherine Monastery in Mt.Sinai. It consisted of several clauses covering all aspects of human rights including such topics as the protection of Christians, freedom of worship and movement, freedom to appoint their own judges and to own and maintain their property, exemption from military service, and the right to protection in war.<br />An English translation of that document is presented."<br /><br />Read more <a href="http://mirnazim.wordpress.com/2006/10/22/prophet-muhammads-letter-to-christians/">here</a>:Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-39323532463545694652007-08-19T10:46:00.000+05:002007-08-19T10:51:33.746+05:0077 Brain Hacks to Learn Faster, Deeper, and Better<p>Source: <a href="http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/hacking-knowledge">Online Education Database</a><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">If someone granted you one wish, what do you imagine you would want out of life that you haven't gotten yet? For many people, it would be self-improvement and knowledge. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">New knowledge is the backbone of society's progress. Great thinkers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and others' quests for knowledge have led society to many of the marvels we enjoy today. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Your quest for knowledge doesn't have to be as Earth-changing as Einstein's, but it can be an important part of your life, leading to a new job, better pay, a new hobby, or simply knowledge for knowledge's sake — whatever is important to you as an end goal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Life-changing knowledge does typically require advanced learning techniques. In fact, it's been said that the average adult only uses 10% of his/her brain. Imagine what we may be capable of with more advanced learning techniques. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Here are 77 tips related to knowledge and learning to help you on your quest. A few are specifically for students in traditional learning institutions; the rest for self-starters, or those learning on their own. Happy learning.<br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Health</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>1. Shake a leg.</b> Lack of blood flow is a common reason for lack of concentration. If you've been sitting in one place for awhile, bounce one of your legs for a minute or two. It gets your blood flowing and sharpens both concentration and recall.<br /><br /><b>2. Food for thought: Eat breakfast.</b> A lot of people skip breakfast, but creativity is often optimal in the early morning and it helps to have some protein in you to feed your brain. A lack of protein can actually cause headaches.<br /><b><br />3. Food for thought, part 2: Eat a light lunch.</b> Heavy lunches have a tendency to make people drowsy. While you could turn this to your advantage by taking a "thinking nap" (see #23), most people haven't learned how.<br /><br /><b>4. Cognitive enhancers: Ginkgo biloba.</b> Ginkgo biloba is a natural supplement that has been used in China and other countries for centuries and has been reputed to reverse memory loss in rats. It's also suggested by some health practitioners as a nootrope and thus a memory enhancer.<br /><br /><b>5. Reduce stress + depresssion.</b> Stress and depression may reduce the ability to recall information and thus inhibit learning. Sometimes, all you need to reduce depression is more white light and fewer refined foods. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Balance</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>6. Sleep on it.</b> Dr. Maxwell Maltz wrote about in his book <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/mindpowernews-20" target="_blank">Psycho-Cybernetics</a> about a man who was was paid good money to come up with ideas. He would lock his office door, close the blinds, turn off the lights. He'd focus on the problem at hand, then take a short nap on a couch. When he awoke, he usually had the problem solved.<br /><br /><b>7. Take a break.</b> Change phyical or mental perspective to lighten the invisible stress that can sometimes occur when you sit in one place too long, focused on learning. Taking a 5-15 minute break every hour during study sessions is more beneficial than non-stop study. It gives your mind time to relax and absorb information. If you want to get really serious with breaks, try a 20 minute ultradian break as part of every 90 minute cycle. This includes a nap break, which is for a different purpose than #23.<br /><br /><b>8. Take a hike.</b> Changing your perspective often relieves tension, thus freeing your creative mind. Taking a short walk around the neighborhood may help.<br /><b><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Perspective and Focus</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>9. Change your focus.</b> Sometimes there simply isn't enough time to take a long break. If so, change subject focus. Alternate between technical and non-technical subjects. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>10. Change your focus, part 2.</b> There are three primary ways to learn: visual, kinesthetic, and auditory. If one isn't working for you, try another.<br /><br /><b>11. Do walking meditation.</b> If you're taking a hike (#25), go one step further and learn walking meditation as a way to tap into your inner resources and your strengthen your ability to focus. Just make sure you're not walking inadvertently into traffic.<br /><br /><b>12. Focus and immerse yourself.</b> Focus on whatever you're studying. Don't try to watch TV at the same time or worry yourself about other things. Anxiety does not make for absorption of information and ideas.<br /><br /><b>13. Turn out the lights.</b> This is a way to focus, if you are not into meditating. Sit in the dark, block out extraneous influences. This is ideal for learning kinesthetically, such as guitar chord changes.<br /><br /><b>14. Take a bath or shower.</b> Both activities loosen you up, making your mind more receptive to recognizing brilliant ideas. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Recall Techniques</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>15. Listen to music. </b>Researchers have long shown that certain types of music are a great "key" for recalling memories. Information learned while listening to a particular song or collection can often be recalled simply by "playing" the songs mentally.<br /><br /><b>16. Speedread.</b> Some people believe that speedreading causes you to miss vital information. The fact remains that efficient speedreading results in filtering out irrelevant information. If necessary, you can always read and re-read at slower speeds. Slow reading actually hinders the ability to absorb general ideas. (Although technical subjects often requirer slower reading.) If you're reading online, you can try the free Spreeder Web-based application.<br /><br /><b>17. Use acronyms and other mnemonic devices.</b> Mnemonics are essentially tricks for remembering information. Some tricks are so effective that proper application will let you recall loads of mundane information years later. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Visual Aids</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>18. Every picture tells a story. </b>Draw or sketch whatever it is you are trying to achieve. Having a concrete goal in mind helps you progress towards that goal.<br /><br /><b>19. Brainmap it.</b> Need to plan something? Brain maps, or mind maps, offer a compact way to get both an overview of a project as well as easily add details. With mind maps, you can see the relationships between disparate ideas and they can also act as a receptacle for a brainstorming session.<br /><br /><b>20. Learn symbolism and semiotics.</b> Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols. Having an understanding of the symbols of a particular discipline aids in learning, and also allows you to record information more efficiently.<br /><br /><b>21. Use information design.</b> When you record information that has an inherent structure, applying information design helps convey that information more clearly. A great resource is Information Aesthetics, which gives examples of information design and links to their sources.<br /><br /><b>22. Use visual learning techniques.</b> Try gliffy for structured diagrams. Also see Inspiration.com for an explanation of webs, idea maps, concept maps, and plots.<br /><b><br />23. Map your task flow.</b> Learning often requires gaining knowledge in a specific sequence. Organizing your thoughts on what needs to be done is a powerful way to prepare yourself to complete tasks or learn new topics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Verbal and Auditory Techniques</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>24. Stimulate ideas.</b> Play rhyming games, utter nonsense words. These loosen you up, making you more receptive to learning.<br /><br /><b>25. Brainstorm.</b> This is a time-honored technique that combines verbal activity, writing, and collaboration. (One person can brainstorm, but it's more effective in a group.) It's fruitful if you remember some simple rules: Firstly, don't shut anyone's idea out. Secondly, don't "edit" in progress; just record all ideas first, then dissect them later. Participating in brainstorming helps assess what you already know about something, and what you didn't know.<br /><br /><b>26. Learn by osmosis.</b> Got an iPod? Record a few of your own podcasts, upload them to your iPod and sleep on it. Literally. Put it under your pillow and playback language lessons or whatever.<br /><br /><b>27. Cognitive enhancers: binaural beats.</b> Binaural beats involve playing two close frequencies simultaneously to produce alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves, all of which produce either sleeping, restfulness, relaxation, meditativeness, alertness, or concentration. <a href="http://www.mindpowernews.com/BinauralBeats.htm" target="_blank">Binaural beats</a> are used in conjunction with other excercises for a type of super-learning.<br /><br /><b>28. Laugh.</b> Laughing relaxes the body. A relaxed body is more receptive to new ideas. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><b>Kinesthetic Techniques</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>29. Write, don't type.</b> While typing your notes into the computer is great for posterity, writing by hand stimulates ideas. The simple act of holding and using a pen or pencil massages acupuncture points in the hand, which in turn stimulates ideas.<br /><br /><b>30. Carry a quality notebook at all times.</b> Samuel Taylor Coleridge dreamed the words of the poem "In Xanadu (did Kubla Khan)...". Upon awakening, he wrote down what he could recall, but was distracted by a visitor and promptly forgot the rest of the poem. Forever. If you've been doing "walking meditation" or any kind of meditation or productive napping, ideas may suddenly come to you. Record them immediately.<br /><br /><b>31. Keep a journal.</b> This isn't exactly the same as a notebook. Journaling has to do with tracking experiences over time. If you add in visual details, charts, brainmaps, etc., you have a much more creative way to keep tabs on what you are learning.<br /><br /><b>32. Organize.</b> Use sticky colored tabs to divide up a notebook or journal. They are a great way to partition ideas for easy referral.<br /><br /><b>33. Use post-it notes.</b> Post-it notes provide a helpful way to record your thoughts about passages in books without defacing them with ink or pencil marks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Self-Motivation Techniques</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>34. Give yourself credit.</b> Ideas are actually a dime a dozen. If you learn to focus your mind on what results you want to achieve, you'll recognize the good ideas. Your mind will become a filter for them, which will motivate you to learn more.<br /><br /><b>35. Motivate yourself.</b> Why do you want to learn something? What do want to achieve through learning? If you don't know why you want to learn, then distractions will be far more enticing.<br /><br /><b>36. Set a goal.</b> W. Clement Stone once said "Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve." It's an amazing phenomenon in goal achievement. Prepare yourself by whatever means necessary, and hurdles will seem surmountable. Anyone who has experienced this phenomenon understands its validity. <i>[Related Article: <a href="http://www.mindpowernews.com/WritingYourGoals.htm" target="_blank">How to Write Your Goals</a>]</i><br /><br /><b>37. Think positive.</b> There's no point in setting learning goals for yourself if you don't have any faith in your ability to learn.<br /><br /><b>38. Organize, part 2.</b> Learning is only one facet of the average adult's daily life. You need to organize your time and tasks else you might find it difficult to fit time in for learning. Try Neptune for a browser-based application for "getting things done."<br /><br /><b>39. Every skill is learned.</b> With the exception of bodily functions, every skill in life is learned. Generally speaking, if one person can learn something, so can you. It may take you more effort, but if you've set a believable goal, it's likely an achievable goal.<br /><br /><b>40. Prepare yourself for learning.</b> Thinking positive isn't sufficient for successfully achieving goals. This is especially important if you are an adult, as you'll probably have many distractions surrounding your daily life. Implement ways to reduce distractions, at least for a few hours at a time, else learning will become a frustrating experience.<br /><br /><b>41. Prepare yourself, part 2.</b> Human nature is such that not everyone in your life will be a well-wisher in your self-improvement and learning plans. They may intentionally or subconsciously distract you from your goal. If you have classes to attend after work, make sure that work colleagues know this, that you are unable to work late. Diplomacy works best if you think your boss is intentionally giving you work on the days he/she knows you have to leave. Reschedule lectures to a later time slot if possible/ necessary.<br /><br /><b>42. Constrain yourself.</b> Most people need structure in their lives. Freedom is sometimes a scary thing. It's like chaos. But even chaos has order within. By constraining yourself — say giving yourself deadlines, limiting your time on an idea in some manner, or limiting the tools you are working with — you can often accomplish more in less time. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Supplemental Techniques</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>43. Read as much as you can.</b> How much more obvious can it get? Use Spreeder (#33) if you have to. Get a breadth of topics as well as depth.<br /><br /><b>44. Cross-pollinate your interests.</b> Neurons that connect to existing neurons give you new perspectives and abilities to use additional knowledge in new ways.<br /><br /><b>45. Learn another language.</b> New perspectives give you the ability to cross-pollinate cultural concepts and come up with new ideas. As well, sometimes reading a book in its original language will provide you with insights lost in translation.<br /><br /><b>46. Learn how to learn.</b> Management Help has a resource page, as does SIAST (Virtual Campus), which links to articles about learning methods. They are geared towards online learning, but no doubt you gain something from them for any type of learning. If you are serious about optimum learning, read Headrush's Crash course in learning theory.<br /><br /><b>47. Learn what you know and what you don't.</b> Many people might say, "I'm dumb," or "I don't know anything about that." The fact is, many people are wholly unaware of what they already know about a topic. If you want to learn about a topic, you need to determine what you already know, figure out what you don't know, and then learn the latter.<br /><br /><b>48. Multi-task through background processes.</b> Effective multi-tasking allows you to bootstrap limited time to accomplish several tasks. Learning can be bootstrapped through multi-tasking, too. By effective multitasking, I don't mean doing two or more things at exactly the same time. It's not possible. However, you can achieve the semblance of effective multitasking with the right approach, and by prepping your mind for it. For example, a successful freelance writer learns to manage several articles at the same time. Research the first essay, and then let the background processes of your mind takeover. Move on consciously to the second essay. While researching the second essay, the first one will often "write itself." Be prepared to record it when it "appears" to you.<br /><br /><b>49. Think holistically.</b> Holistic thinking might be the single most "advanced" learning technique that would help students. But it's a mindset rather than a single technique.<br /><br /><b>50. Use the right type of repetition.</b> Complex concepts often require revisting in order to be fully absorbed. Sometimes, for some people, it may actually take months or years. Repetition of concepts and theory with various concrete examples improves absorption and speeds up learning.<br /><br /><b>51. Apply the Quantum Learning (QL) model.</b> The Quantum Learning model is being applied in some US schools and goes beyond typical education methods to engage students.<br /><br /><b>52. Get necessary tools.</b> There are obviously all kinds of tools for learning. If you are learning online like a growing number of people these days, then consider your online tools. One of the best tools for online research is the Firefox web browser, which has loads of extensions (add-ons) with all manner of useful features. One is Googlepedia, which simultaneously displays Google search engine listings, when you search for a term, with related entries from Wikipedia.<br /><br /><b>53. Get necessary tools, part 2.</b> This is a very niche tip, but if you want to learn fast-track methods for building software, read Getting Real from 37 Signals. The Web page version is free. The techniques in the book have been used to create Basecamp, Campfire, and Backpack web applications in a short time frame. Each of these applications support collaboration and organization.<br /><br /><b>54. Learn critical thinking.</b> As Keegan-Michael Key's character on MadTV might say, critical thinking takes analysis to "a whole notha level". Read Wikipedia's discourse on critical thinking as a starting point. It involves good analytical skills to aid the ability to learn selectively.<br /><br /><b>55. Learn complex problem solving.</b> For most people, life is a series of problems to be solved. Learning is part of the process. If you have a complex problem, you need to learn the art of complex problem solving. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">For Teachers, Tutors, and Parents</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>56. Be engaging.</b> Lectures are one-sided and often counter-productive. Information merely heard or witnessed (from a chalkboard for instance) is often forgotten. Teaching is not simply talking. Talking isn't enough. Ask students questions, present scenarios, engage them.<br /><br /><b>57. Use information pyramids.</b> Learning happens in layers. Build base knowledge upon which you can add advanced concepts.<br /><b><br />58. Use video games.</b> Video games get a bad rap because of certain violent games. But video games in general can often be an effective aid to learning.<br /><br /><b>59. Role play. </b>Younger people often learn better by being part of a learning experience. For example, history is easier to absorb through reenactments.<br /><br /><b>60. Apply the 80/20 rule. </b>This rule is often interpreted in dfferent ways. In this case, the 80/20 rule means that some concepts, say about 20% of a curriculum, require more effort and time, say about 80%, than others. So be prepared to expand on complex topics.<br /><br /><b>61. Tell stories.</b> Venus Flytrap, a character from the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, once taught a student gang member about atoms, electrons, and protons by saying that an atom was one big neighborhood, and the protons and neutrons had their own smaller neighborhoods and never mixed. Just like rival gangs. The story worked, and understanding sparked in the students eyes.<br /><br /><b>62. Go beyond the public school curriculum.</b> The public school system is woefully lacking in teaching advanced learning and brainstorming methods. It's not that the methods cannot be taught; they just aren't. To learn more, you have to pay a premium in additional time and effort, and sometimes money for commercially available learning tools. There's nothing wrong with that in itself, but what is taught in schools needs to be expanded. This article's author has proven that a nine-year old can learn (some) university level math, if the learning is approached correctly.<br /><br /><b>63. Use applied learning.</b> If a high school student were having trouble in math, say with fractions, one example of applied learning might be photography, lenses, f-stops, etc. Another example is cooking and measurement of ingredients. Tailor the applied learning to the interest of the student. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">For Students and Self-Studiers</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>64. Be engaged.</b> Surprise. Sometimes students are bored because they know more than is being taught, maybe even more than a teacher. (Hopefully teachers will assess what each student already knows.) Students should discuss with a teacher if they feel that the material being covered is not challenging. Also consider asking for additional materials.<br /><br /><b>65. Teach yourself.</b> Teachers cannot always change their curricula. If you're not being challenged, challenge yourself. Some countries still apply country-wide exams for all students. If your lecturer didn't cover a topic, you should learn it on your own. Don't wait for someone to teach you. Lectures are most effective when you've pre-introduced yourself to concepts.<br /><br /><b>66. Collaborate.</b> If studying by yourself isn't working, maybe a study group will help.<br /><br /><b>67. Do unto others: teach something.</b> The best way to learn something better is to teach it to someone else. It forces you to learn, if you are motivated enough to share your knowledge.<br /><br /><b>68. Write about it.</b> An effective way to "teach" something is to create an FAQ or a wiki containing everything you know about a topic. Or blog about the topic. Doing so helps you to realize what you know and more importantly what you don't. You don't even have to spend money if you grab a freebie account with Typepad, Wordpress, or Blogger.<br /><br /><b>69. Learn by experience.</b> Pretty obvious, right? It means put in the necessary time. An expert is often defined as someone who has put in 10,000 hours into some experience or endeavor. That's approximately 5 years of 40 hours per week, every week. Are you an expert without realizing it? If you're not, do you have the dedication to be an expert?<br /><br /><b>70. Quiz yourself.</b> Testing what you've learned will reinforce the information. Flash cards are one of the best ways, and are not just for kids.<br /><b><br />71. Learn the right things first.</b> Learn the basics. Case in point: a frustrating way to learn a new language is to learn grammar and spelling and sentence constructs first. This is not the way a baby learns a language, and there's no reason why an adult or young adult has to start differently, despite "expert" opinion. Try for yourself and see the difference.<br /><br /><b>72. Plan your learning.</b> If you have a long-term plan to learn something, then to quote Led Zeppelin, "There are two paths you can go by." You can take a haphazard approach to learning, or you can put in a bit of planning and find an optimum path. Plan your time and balance your learning and living. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Parting Advice</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><b>73. Persist.</b> Don't give up learning in the face of intimdating tasks. Anything one human being can learn, most others can as well. Wasn't it Einstein that said, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration"? Thomas Edison said it, too.<br /><br /><b>74. Defy the experts.</b> Dyslexia, in a nutshell, is the affliction of mentally jumbling letters and digits, causing difficulties in reading, writing and thus learning. Sometimes spoken words or numbers get mixed up as well. In the past, "experts" declared dyslexic children stupid. Later, they said they were incapable of learning. This author has interacted with and taught dyslexic teens. It's possible. Helen Keller had no experience of sight, sound, or speech, and yet she learned. Conclusion: There is more than one way to learn; never believe you cannot.<br /><br /><b>75. Challenge yourself.</b> People are often more intelligent than they realize. In a world that compartmentalizes and categorizes everything, not everyone is sure where they fit in. And genius can be found in many walks of life. If you honestly suspect that there's more to you than has been "allowed" to be let out, try an IQ test such as the one offered by MENSA. It's unlike the standardized IQ tests given in many schools. You know the kind — the ones which traumatize many young students into thinking they are stupid, simply because the tests don't really assess all student's knowledge and learning ability. And the ability to learn is far, far more important than what you already know.<br /><br /><b>76. Party before an exam.</b> Well, don't go that far. The key is to relax. The worse thing to do is cram the night before an exam. If you don't already know a subject by then, cramming isn't going to help. If you have studied, simply review the topic, then go do something pleasant (no more studying). Doing so tells your brain that you are prepared and that you will be able to recall anything that you have already learned. On the other hand, if you didn't spend the semester learning the ideas you need, you might as well go party anyways because cramming at the last minute isn't going to help much at that point.<br /><br /><b>77. Don't worry; learn happy.</b> Have a real passion for learning and want to share that? Join a group such as the Joyful Jubilant Learning community [via LifeHack].</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><i>This article was originally published at the <a href="http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/hacking-knowledge" target="_blank">Online Education Database</a></i></span></p>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-92055814698598091072007-08-12T13:46:00.000+05:002007-08-12T13:51:51.034+05:0025 Signs That Computers and the Internet Rule Your Life<p class="articleAuthor"><span style="font-size:100%;">by <a class="articleAuthorLink" href="http://www.webupon.com/writers/Beatrice%20Adams.320">Beatrice Adams</a>, Aug 6, 2007</span></p> <h2 class="articleSubtitle"><span style="font-size:85%;">Do you consider the Internet a basic utility? Do you have friends who know you better by your username than your real name? If somebody told you to “google it,” would you know what he wants you to do? Does your computer rule your life? Here are 25 signs that it does.</span></h2><br /><ol><li> You can't remember the last time you wrote an entire paragraph using a pen and paper.</li><li> You consider Internet a basic utility.</li><li> Between your Internet and your TV, you would rather lose your TV.</li><li> Between your Internet and your phoneline, you would rather lose your phoneline.</li><li> The Internet IS your phoneline.</li><li> You carry a flash drive in your purse or pocket.</li><li> You carry a laptop with you wherever you go-or you wish you could.</li><li> You have a callous on your right wrist, where you rest your hand when you use your mouse.</li><li> Your “diary” is not protected with a lock and key, but with a username and password - and it is open to be read by anybody in the world.</li><li> You've joined an online forum and regularly post messages on it.</li><li> You are - or have been - a member of a Yahoo group.</li><li> You've watched 1,500 orange-clad prisoners dancing “Thriller” on YouTube.</li><li> You know the meaning of the word “google” - and if you don't, you simply Google it.</li><li> When you hear the word “spam,” you don't think of food.</li><li> You've bought and sold things on eBay.</li><li> You've had an online love affair.</li><li> Half your friends only know you by your username.</li><li> The other half know your real name AND your username.</li><li> You've mastered computing the time in several different time zones because of all those online meetings you schedule with your Internet friends.</li><li> You no longer buy greeting cards; you get them free online and send them through email.</li><li> You no longer buy newspapers; your morning news is regularly sent to your inbox.</li><li> You no longer buy calendars; you use the one in your email reader or taskbar.</li><li> If your wall clock suddenly disappeared, you wouldn't miss it very much either.</li><li> You don't keep pictures of your kids in your wallet, but you set them as your wallpaper and screen saver.</li><li> You need a computer to view your children's photos.</li></ol><p>Disclaimer: This list is for entertainment purposes only. If you want a real assessment on whether or not you are addicted to the Internet, please go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netaddiction.com/">netaddiction.com</a></p>Source: <a href="http://www.webupon.com/Web-Talk/25-Signs-That-Internet-Rule-Your-Life.37879">http://www.webupon.com/Web-Talk/25-Signs-That-Internet-Rule-Your-Life.37879</a>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-71147309278113703832007-08-11T14:00:00.000+05:002007-08-11T14:02:59.346+05:00Gravity BallPretty Cool Stuff...<br /><br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab visible" href="http://www.makemelol.com/player/flvplayer.swf"></a><embed src="http://www.makemelol.com/player/flvplayer.swf" flashvars="config=http://www.makemelol.com/flvembed.xml?file_id=333" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="flvplayer" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" align="middle" height="370" width="450"></embed>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-18881572367572602672007-08-08T22:43:00.000+05:002007-08-08T22:45:23.735+05:00A DIALOGUE WITH SARAH, AGED 3: IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOUR DAD IS A CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR, ASKING “WHY” CAN BE DANGEROUS<div style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; z-index: 0;"> <div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Stephen McNeil</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">- FROM THE ARCHIVES -</p> <p>SARAH: Daddy, were you in the shower?</p> <p>DAD: Yes, I was in the shower.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: I was dirty. The shower gets me clean.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why does the shower get me clean?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: Because the water washes the dirt away when I use soap.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why do I use soap?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: Because the soap grabs the dirt and lets the water wash it off.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why does the soap grab the dirt?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: Because soap is a surfactant.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why is soap a surfactant?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: That is an EXCELLENT question. Soap is a surfactant because it forms water-soluble micelles that trap the otherwise insoluble dirt and oil particles.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why does soap form micelles?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: Soap molecules are long chains with a polar, hydrophilic head and a non-polar, hydrophobic tail. Can you say ‘hydrophilic’?</p> <p>SARAH: Aidrofawwic</p> <p>DAD: And can you say ‘hydrophobic’?</p> <p>SARAH: Aidrofawwic</p> <p>DAD: Excellent! The word ‘hydrophobic’ means that it avoids water.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why does it mean that?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: It’s Greek! ‘Hydro’ means water and ‘phobic’ means ‘fear of’. ‘Phobos’ is fear. So ‘hydrophobic’ means ‘afraid of water’.</p> <p>SARAH: Like a monster?</p> <p>DAD: You mean, like being afraid of a monster?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: A scary monster, sure. If you were afraid of a monster, a Greek person would say you were gorgophobic.</p> <p>(pause)</p> <p>SARAH: (rolls her eyes) I thought we were talking about soap.</p> <p>DAD: We are talking about soap.</p> <p>(longish pause)</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why do the molecules have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: Because the C-O bonds in the head are highly polar, and the C-H bonds in the tail are effectively non-polar.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Because while carbon and hydrogen have almost the same electronegativity, oxygen is far more electronegative, thereby polarizing the C-O bonds.</p> <p>SARAH: Why?</p> <p>DAD: Why is oxygen more electronegative than carbon and hydrogen?</p> <p>SARAH: Yes.</p> <p>DAD: That’s complicated. There are different answers to that question, depending on whether you’re talking about the Pauling or Mulliken electronegativity scales. The Pauling scale is based on homo- versus heteronuclear bond strength differences, while the Mulliken scale is based on the atomic properties of electron affinity and ionization energy. But it really all comes down to effective nuclear charge. The valence electrons in an oxygen atom have a lower energy than those of a carbon atom, and electrons shared between them are held more tightly to the oxygen, because electrons in an oxygen atom experience a greater nuclear charge and therefore a stronger attraction to the atomic nucleus! Cool, huh?</p> <p>(pause)</p> <p>SARAH: I don’t get it.</p> <p>DAD: That’s OK. Neither do most of my students.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> </div><br />Source: http://www.scribd.com/word/html_iframe/1063?guid=27zta2fh7pppmKamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097060276614344062.post-45051664222583670792007-07-30T15:47:00.000+05:002007-07-30T15:49:38.865+05:00Key to Success!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.truewhisper.com/get/greeting-cards/congratulations-cards/the-key-to-success.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.truewhisper.com//media/48465-the-key-to-success.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>Kamranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03461864253605684367noreply@blogger.com0