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Sunday, December 24, 2017
Websites to Watch-12: The Ultimate List of Educational Websites
The
Ultimate List of Educational Websites
You
can learn nearly anything and everything from the internet, the only trouble is
finding reliable sources for information. Below is an infographic that has put
together some of the most useful sites when it comes to learning something new.
I
myself learned how to design and code purely from the internet - no schooling
whatsoever. So if you're looking to learn code, the sites listed in the
infographic below are some great sources.
To
see the Infographic:
Grateful
thanks to The Ultra Linx and Pinterest.com.
Videos to Watch-8: The 3 A's of awesome
TED
Talks: Ideas worth spreading
TEDxToronto
2010
The
3 A's of awesome
Neil
Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free
refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all
starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.
This
talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxToronto 2010, an independent
event. TED editors featured it among our selections on the home page.
ABOUT
THE SPEAKER
Neil
Pasricha · Director, The Institute for Global Happiness
Neil
Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and
serves as the Director of the Institute for Global Happiness after a decade
running leadership development inside Walmart. He is one the world's leading
authorities on happiness and positivity.
Grateful
thanks to Neil Pasricha, TEDxToronto 2010 and TED Talks
In Lighter Vein-8: The Oldest Computer...
The oldest computer can be traced
back to Adam and Eve.
Surprise! Surprise!
It was an Apple. But with extremely
limited memory. Just 1 byte. Then everything crashed.
Grateful thanks to Christian Funny
Pictures and Pinterest.com
Q&A-8: What is ISO 9001?
What
is ISO 9001?
ISO
9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality
management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the
ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and
regulatory requirements.
ISO
9001:2008 will be obsolete effective September 2018 and replaced by ISO
9001:2015.
ISO
9001:2008 is the standard that outlines the requirements an organization must
maintain in their quality system for ISO 9001:2008 certification. There are
several different documents in the ISO 9000 family of standards, but ISO 9001
is the only ISO standard that requires certification.
Grateful
thanks to Google and http://the9000store.com.
Eyecatchers-198: Life on Earth wouldn't be possible without fungi
Life on Earth
wouldn't be possible without fungi
by Gaurav Shroff / 19 Dec 2017
A UK-based study has found that fungi were essential in
the creation of an oxygen-rich atmosphere, without which life on Earth wouldn't
be possible. Simulations in ancient Earth-like environment showed that fungi
was important in establishing breathable atmosphere over 500 million years ago
by "mining" the nutrient phosphorus from rocks and transferring it to
plants to power photosynthesis.
Excerpt from
“How fungi helped create life as we know it” (Read the
full article at the following URL)
Grateful thanks to Gaurav Shroff and the University of Leeds, UK
Facts and Figures-96: The Global Water Crisis: The Invisible Threat to Humanity’s Future
The Global Water Crisis: The Invisible Threat to
Humanity’s Future
Despite
the critical role that water has in our everyday lives, few people realize that
the world’s freshwater supply is facing a major crisis in the near future. With a billion more people to fed by 2025 and
increasing industrialization and standards of living, freshwater demand will
continue to grow. By 2025, water
withdrawals will skyrocket by 50% in developing countries and 18% in developed
countries.
The Global Suply of Water is Limited.
Yet demand for water keeps growing. 2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater. 1% of the world’s freshwater is easily
accessible to human use. 29% of the
world’s freshwater is underground. 70% of the world’s freshwater is in the form
of snow cover on mountains. In just 40 years, the world’s population has
doubled while our use of freshwater has quadrupled. The world’s population is
using 54% of the available freshwater supply.
By 2025, there will also be one
billion more mouths to feed, requiring an additional one trillion cubic meters
of water for agriculture alone. This will lead to 1.8 billion people living in
absolute water scarcity and 2/3 of the world’s population in stress conditions
from water shortage.
Excerpt from Pinterest.com.
Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com and
Seametrics
India Watch-134: Mother of History
India is, the
cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of
history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our
most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are
treasured up in India only - Mark Twain
Self-Improvement-169: Be Happy...
Think Positively.
Exercise Daily.
Eat Healthy.
Work Hard.
Stay Strong.
Worry Less.
Dance More.
Love Often.
Be Happy.
Courtesy: Pinterest.com
A Thought for Today-699: Step out into the world...
Step
out into the world and explore your potential. You will never know what is
waiting for you if you don’t go where you have not been – An Inspired Approach
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Websites to Watch-11: Calm.com
Calm: Meditation to Relax, Sleep, Relieve Anxiety and Lower Stress
Discover the life-changing benefits of meditation
and mindfulness. Calm has
free guided meditations and sleep stories to help you relax, sleep and feel
happier. Try the free beginner programs to get started.
Grateful thanks to Calm.com
Videos to Watch-7: The Story of Two Pots
The Story of Two Pots
This video can uplift your spirit in
2 minutes. Get your dose of inspiration,
love and warmth today. Watch it! It is worthwhile
Grateful thanks to Godismycoach and
YouTube.
In Lighter Vein-7: The awesome human brain...
The human brain is awesome. It functions 24 hours a day from the moment you are born, and only stops when you take an exam or fall in love.
Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com.
Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com.
Q&A-7: Why do boomerangs come back?
Why do boomerangs come back?
Boomerangs
work on the same principles of aerodynamics as any other flying object; the key
to how a boomerang works is the airfoil. An airfoil is flat on one side but
curved on the other with one edge thicker than the other - this subjects the
boomerang to lift, keeping it in the air. The lift is generated because the air
flowing up over the curve of the wing has further to travel than the air
flowing past the flat side. The air moving over the curve travels faster in
order to reach the other side of the wing, creating lift. A boomerang has two airfoils,
each facing in a different direction. This makes the aerodyamic forces acting
on a thrown boomerang uneven. The section of the boomerang moving in the same
direction as the direction of forward motion moves faster than the section
moving in the opposite direction. Just like tank tracks moving at different
speeds, this causes the boomerang to turn in the air and return to the thrower.
Courtesy:
Bymstuff.com
Eyecatchers-197: NASA's 'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles
NASA's
'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles
NASA scientists
in Antarctica are set to launch a balloon-borne instrument to collect
information on cosmic rays, high-energy particles from beyond the solar system
that enter Earth's atmosphere every day.
To read the
interesting article in full:
Grateful thanks
to The Times of India.
Facts and Figures-95: One-minute shower and one-day's basic usage of Water
A one-minute shower with a conventional showerhead uses more water (at least 20 litres)
than most people in sub-Saharan Africa use in an entire day for basic drinking
and hygiene purposes (average: 7.5 - 20 litres).
Grateful
thanks to Plan International.org
India Watch-133: Largest number of ethnic groups
India has the largest number of ethnic groups than any other nation.
Self-Improvement-168: Less and More
Less Talking – More Listening
Less Planning – More Doing
Less Soda – More Tea
Less Junk Food – More Salads
Less Complaining – More Encouraging
Less Worrying – More Hoping
Less Doubting – More Believing
Less Lazing around – More Working out
Less Frowning – More Smiling
Less Insecurity – More Trust
Less Weakness – More Confidence
Less Ignorance – More Understanding
Less Hate – More Love
Less Ungratefulness – More Gratitude
Grateful thanks to www.upliftingcontent.com
A Thought for Today-698: Simplify your life...
Simplify your life.
Strip away all that is unimportant.
Then Focus, Focus, Focus.
- Robin Sharma
Saturday, December 09, 2017
Websites to Watch-10: Keepinspiring.me
Website
to watch
About
Welcome to
KeepInspiring.me, a site created for anyone looking to improve themselves and
expand their boundaries – and who is willing to put in the work to make it
happen!
The first
posts published on KeepInspiring.me were carefully curated quote compilations designed
to be uplifting and inspirational. For over a year, the site consisted
almost exclusively of quote compilations.
Over time,
the site has diverged to cover a broad range of personal development topics
that our writers our passionate about, ranging from productivity, success,
health, relationships, and psychology. With over a million pageviews a month
and growing, KeepInspiring.me is becoming an increasingly popular destination
for people looking inspiring quotes, productivity advice, or just thoughts on
improving yourself a little bit at a time.
Even as the
site continues to grow, KeepInspiring.me’s grounding philosophy is that anyone
can be inspired, but inspiration has to be channeled into action in order for
it to translate into personal growth.
Here are
some of our most popular quote compilations:
Aside from
our quote compilations, some of our most popular articles include:
Read more: http://www.keepinspiring.me/about/#ixzz50kGetWTt
Friday, December 08, 2017
Videos to Watch-6: What is the purpose of human life? Sadhguru
What is the purpose of human
life? Sadhguru
A seeker asks Sadhguru what
is the goal of human life? Sadhguru
discusses fundamental existence, human thought & heaven. (TO30-P1)
Grateful thanks to Isha
Foundation and YouTube.
In Lighter Vein-6: Catch Your Train...
A man asks a farmer near a field, “Sorry sir, would you mind if I
crossed your field instead of going around it? You see, I have to catch the
4:23 train.”
The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead. And if my bull sees you, you’ll
even catch the 4:11 one.”
Q&A-6: Which one is correct?
Question: Which one is correct? “Penguins flies” or “A Penguin flies”
Answer: Neither. Penguins don’t fly.
Answer: Neither. Penguins don’t fly.
Eyecatchers-196: World’s most complex Fusion Power Plant
World’s
most complex Fusion Power Plant
The
world’s most complex machine, the International Thermonuclear Experimntal
Reactor (ITER), a project in which India is a scientific partner to prove that
fusion power can be produced on a commercial scale, is now 50% built. This
carbon-free and environmentally sustainable fusion is the same energy source
from the sun that gives the earth its light and warmth.
Courtesy:
The Times of India
Facts and Figures-94: Skin completely replaced every month...
Human
beings shed 40 pounds of skin in their lifetime, completely replacing their
outer skin every month.
Courtesy: Chennai Times
India Watch-132: The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups
The Indian national Kabaddi
team has won all World Cups
India has won all 5 men's
Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these
tournaments. The Indian women's team has also won all Kabaddi World Cups held
till date.
Source: Rediff
Grateful thanks to Rediff.
Self-Improvement-167: People and Things
People were created to be LOVED
Things were created to be USED.
The reason why the world is in chaos
Is because:
Things are being LOVED and
People are being USED.
- ...Dalai Lama
A Thought for Today-697: Take up a grand ideal in life...
It
is a great thing to take up a grand ideal in life and then give one’s whole
life to it – Swami Vivekananda
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Videos to Watch-5: How To Make Your Children Genius Flower
How To Make Your Children
Genius Flower | Parenting Advice by Sadhguru | Latest 2017
Parenting Advice By Sadhguru!
In today's times how should
you raise you child. So, that there genius may flower. Learn with Sadhguru as a
parent what all things you need to take care with Children's and also he shares
his story of how he raise his daughter.
Watch and Enjoy!!!
Courtesy: Mystics of India and YouTube
In Lighter Vein-5: Cockroach and the Man
Doctor : Your Liver is
enlarged
Patient : Does that mean it
has space for more whisky ?
(This is called "Positive
Thinking")
Lady to her dietician :- What
l am worried about is my height and not my weight.
Doc :- How come???
Lady :- According to my
weight, my height should be 7.8 feet...
(Now this is called
"Positive Attitude")
A Man wrote to the bank.
"My Cheque was returned with remark 'Insufficient funds'. I want to know
whether it refers to mine or the Bank".
(This is self confidence in
its peak)
This one is classic !!
A cockroach's last words to a
man who wanted to kill it : "Go ahead and kill me, you coward. You're just
jealous because I can scare your wife and you cannot..!!!!"
Posted as received in WhatsApp.
Q&A-5: What breaks and never falls and what falls and never breaks?
Question: What breaks and
never falls and what falls and never breaks?
Answer: Day breaks and night falls.
Grateful thanks to Root Report
Eyecatchers-195: Here comes the sun watcher, India’s Aditya-L1
Here comes the sun watcher,
India’s Aditya-L1
Shubashree Desikan
Made in India probe prepares
to study solar phenomena
Sometime in 2019 or 2020 India
will send ISRO’s solar mission Aditya-L1 to a vantage point in space, known as
the L1 Lagrange point, to do imaging and study of the sun. This launch will
happen in the early part of the next solar cycle - an occurrence in which
sunspots form on the face of the sun, growing in size and number and eventually
diminishing, all over a period of eleven years. It will be a mission of many
firsts.
For the full article:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/here-comes-the-sun-watcher-indias-aditya-l1/article20942586.ece
Grateful thanks to The Hindu.
Facts and Figures-93: Access to Safe Drinking Water
663
million people don’t have access to safe drinkable water - that’s 1 in every 9
people.
Courtesy: Plan International
Grateful thanks to Plan International.
Courtesy: Plan International
Grateful thanks to Plan International.
India Watch-131: Shampooing is an Indian concept
Shampooing is an Indian
concept
Shampoo was invented in India,
not the commercial liquid ones but the method by use of herbs. The word
'shampoo' itself has been derived from the Sanskrit word champu, which means to
massage.
Self-Improvement,-166: Time
Time
is free,
But
it is priceless.
You
can’t own it,
But
you can use it.
You
can’t keep it,
But
you can spend it.
Once
you have lost it,
You
can never get it back.
A Thought for Today-696: You don’t always need a logical reason...
You
don’t always need a logical reason for doing everything in your life. Do it
because you want to, because it is fun, because it makes your happy.
Courtesy: Quantum World: Awaken Your
Mind
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
Websites to Watch-9: HowStuffWorks
HowStuffWorks
One of the most amazing websites explaining how everything works
along with videos and illustrations. Useful especially for kids of all ages
Videos to Watch-4: Ancient Technique That Could Stimulate Your Superhuman Powers And Boost Your Health
Ancient
Technique That Could Stimulate Your Superhuman Powers And Boost Your Health
This
ancient technique does wonders for the human body, and it is not a myth.
Looking
directly into the Sun, or Sungazing was a very common part of many religious
and spiritual practices in the past.
Many
past societies, among which the ancient Egyptians, Mayans, Indians believed in
the power of the Sun. They strongly believed that the Sun and health are
interrelated and that the Sun has the ability to heal many diseases, to fill
you with energy and make your hunger disappear. They even believed that it enables
people to develop telepathic abilities.
This
sounds like extreme science fiction, but the most spiritually advanced actually
possess these abilities as they practiced them.
As
already mentioned, this is a practice that involves looking at the sun at sunrise
or sunset. At first sungazers look directly at the sun for 10 seconds, and
every day, 10 seconds are added in this practice.
Sungazers
are supposed to stand barefoot on the earth during this practice and although
many consider it a myth, it have been acknowledged and recommended as
beneficial practice by the scientists.
More...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qPkiH9TJM
(for the Video)
https://factsyoudidntknow.com/ancient-technique-that-could-stimulate-your-superhuman-powers-and-boost-your-health-2/
(for the article)
Grateful
thanks to Facts You Did Not Know.com and YouTube.
In Lighter Vein-4: de Gaulle Joke
Charles de Gaulle was known for his regal bearing and fastidious nature, so much so that his imperiousness became a kind of running joke for the citizens of France.
A popular gag imagined de Gaulle’s wife, Yvonne, returning from shopping and exclaiming, “God, I am tired.”
Her husband is purported to have replied, “I have often told you, my dear, it was sufficient in private if you addressed me as ‘Monsieur le President.’”
A popular gag imagined de Gaulle’s wife, Yvonne, returning from shopping and exclaiming, “God, I am tired.”
Her husband is purported to have replied, “I have often told you, my dear, it was sufficient in private if you addressed me as ‘Monsieur le President.’”
Q&A-4: A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?
A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?
B is the daughter of A.
B is the daughter of A.
Eyecatchers-194: Teen's sore eyes refuse to heal, docs find it's drug-resistant TB
Teen's sore eyes refuse to
heal, docs find it's drug-resistant TB
TNN | Updated: Sep 24, 2017,
05:36 IST
MUMBAI: When Nerul teenager
Rani's (name changed) `sore eyes' didn't heal for over 15 days, little did her
parents imagine that multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) could be the
cause. Rani didn't have any of the symptoms associated with TB--coughing,
breathlessness or loss of weight--except for some dark red lesions in both her
eyes, said her parents.
...
...
TB has re-emerged as one of
the biggest public health challenges in India, claiming 3 lakh lives every year
or one life every two minutes. Mumbai is referred to as the epicentre of the
deadly drug-resistant TB in which patients show resistance to two or more known
anti-TB drugs; treatment involves newer antibiotics that are expensive.
For the full article:
Grateful thanks to The Times of India
Facts and Figures-92: A true engineering and architectural marvel
Bandra Worli Sealink has steel
wires equal to the earth's circumference
It took a total of 2,57,00,000
man hours for completion and also weighs as much as 50,000 African elephants. A
true engineering and architectural marvel.
India Watch-30: The wettest inhabited place in the world
The wettest inhabited place in
the world
Mawsynram, a village on the
Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, receives the highest recorded average rainfall in the
world. Cherrapunji, also a part of Meghalaya, holds the record for the most
rainfall in the calendar year of 1861.
Self-Improvement-165: What is Life?
I always feel happy.
You know why?
Because I don’t expect
Anything from anyone.
Expectations always hurt.
Life is short.
So love your life.
Be happy.
And keep smiling.
That is life.
Courtesy: This and That