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A Thought for Today-370:

He whose money is kept for counting and not for trade or charity, is like the blacksmith's bellow - though he breathes, does not live - Panchatantra

A Thought for Today-370:

He whose money is kept for counting and not for trade or charity, is like the blacksmith's bellow - though he breathes, does not live - Panchatantra

Picture of the day-192:

Picture of the day-192:

A Thought for Today-369:

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it - Thomas Babington

A Thought for Today-369:

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it - Thomas Babington

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A Thought for Today-368:

Unlimited enthusiasm, efficiency and refusal to accept defeat are the virtues that lead to sure success in any venture - Ramayana

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Self-Improvement-76: "Unleash the Power Within" by Anthony Robbins

Grateful thanks to Anthony Robbins, YouTube and MalcolmXdGreat.

A Thought for Today-367:

You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have - Maya Angelou

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A Thought for Today-366:

Grief is the agony of an instant, the indulgence of grief the blunder of a life - Disraeli

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Eyecatchers-148: Dangerous Oil Spill !

An estimated 210,000 gallons of crude oil were gushing daily into the Gulf of Mexico from a leaking BP oil well. A plan to trap the oil in a massive dome failed. Engineers were considering plugging the leak with trash, and wealthy Manhattanites were donating their hair to mop up the spill.

Courtesy: Sam Stark, Harper's Weekly Review, May 11, 2010.

Grateful thanks to Mr.Sam Stark and Harper's Weekly.

Letters-87: Tackling Maoism

1. Many political parties are reluctant to act firmly against political extremists. There are also the so-called intellectuals who have a soft corner for the extremists. Everyone speaks of winning people's trust but some governments, particularly in naxal-affected States, are responsible for making their States a fertile ground for extremism. Their indifferent approach to the problems of the poor has left several schemes meant for the deprived half-implemented - P.U.Krishnan, Udhagamandalam.

2. The main cause for naxalism to thrive is the lack of a proper delivery system and inclusive growth. India lives in the villages but growth eludes the villagers. Most of the funds allocated are not spent in the backward regions. The Centre has conveniently shifted the blame to the States where naxalism has been thriving. If this trend continues, Maoism cannot be rooted out in the near future - K.M.Lakshmana Rao, Vishakapatnam.

Courtesy: Letters to the Editor, The Hindu, Madurai, May 15, 2010.

Grateful thanks to M/s.P.U.Krishnan, K.M.Lakshmana Rao and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.

A Thought for Today-365:

Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most – Buddha

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