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Monday, January 01, 2018

In Lighter Vein-9: The Judicial System


This happened in some other country.

A cow was running away from the jungle.

An elephant stopped the cow and asked for the reason behind the panic.

The cow said: Govt has ordered to catch all buffaloes in the jungle.

Elephant asked: But you are a cow, why are you running?

Cow replied: I know I am a cow. But if they catch me, it will take 20 years to prove that I am a cow and not a buffalo!

Now, the elephant also started running with the cow.

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Q&A-9: One shot and got 752 sheep

Question: A farmer had 752 sheep and took one shot that got them all. How did he do it?

Answer:    He took a panoramic view!


Eyecatchers-199: Photosynthesis began 1.25 billion years ago on earth

Photosynthesis began 1.25 billion years ago on earth

The world’s oldest algae fossis are a billion years old, according to a study which found that the basis for photosynthesis in today’s plants was set in place 1.25 billion years ago.

The study published in the journal, Geology, may resolve a long-standing mysery over the age of fossilized algae, Bangiomorpha pubescens, which were first discovers in rocks in Arctic  Canada in 1990.

The microscopic organism is believed to be the oldest known direct ancestor of modern plants and animals, but it was poorly dated, with estimates placing it somewhere between million and 1.2 billion years.


Courtesy: The New Indian Express, 24 Dec 2017

Facts and Figures-97: A Salute to the Wheel

A Salute to the Wheel | Science | Smithsonian

Evidence indicates wheels were created to serve as potter's wheels around 3500 B.C. in Mesopotamia—300 years before someone figured out to use them for chariots. The ancient Greeks invented Western philosophy…and the wheelbarrow.

Grateful thanks to the Smithsonian.

India Watch-135: Water on the moon was discovered by India

Water on the moon was discovered by India


In September 2009, India's ISRO Chandrayaan-1 using its Moon Mineralogy Mapper detected water on the moon for the first time.

Self-Improvement-170: Affirmations for Today

Affirmations for Today:

I am

·        beautiful
·        loved
·        needed
·        alive for a reason
·        stronger than you think
·        going to get through every difficulty and

·        not  giving up

A Thought for Today-700: Touch someone's life

Your talent is wasted if no one knows about it.  You will be dishonouring yourself and the universe, if you kept it to yourself, thinking it is modest to do so.  Whatever your gift is, let it touch someone else’s life – www.bespiritualandrich.com

Sunday, December 24, 2017

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

How to get more LIKES on Facebook

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

Grateful thanks to

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

The Ultimate List of Educational Websites

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

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

To see the Infographic:


Grateful thanks to The Ultra Linx and Pinterest.com.

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

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
TEDxToronto 2010

The 3 A's of awesome

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

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

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

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


Grateful thanks to Neil Pasricha, TEDxToronto 2010 and TED Talks

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

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

Surprise! Surprise!

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


Grateful thanks to Christian Funny Pictures and Pinterest.com

Q&A-8: What is ISO 9001?

What is ISO 9001?

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Excerpt from Pinterest.com.


Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com and Seametrics

India Watch-134: Mother of History

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

Self-Improvement-169: Be Happy...

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


Courtesy: Pinterest.com

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

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

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Websites to Watch-11: Calm.com


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

 


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


Grateful thanks to Calm.com

Videos to Watch-7: The Story of Two Pots

The Story of Two Pots

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



Grateful thanks to Godismycoach and YouTube.

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

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

Grateful thanks to Pinterest.com.