Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve harmony and helps the mind
work in synchronization with the body. How often do we find that we are unable to
perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner because of the confusions
and conflicts in our mind weigh down heavily upon us?
Stress is the number one suspect affecting all parts of our physical, endocrinal and
emotional system. And with the help of yoga this things can be corrected.
At the physical level, yoga and its cleansing practices have proven to be extremely
effective for various disorders.
Listed below are just some of the benefits of yoga that you can get.
Benefits of Yoga 1: Yoga is known to increase flexibility; yoga has postures that
trigger the different joints of the body. Including those joints that are not acted upon with regular exercises routines.
Benefits of Yoga 2: Yoga also increases the lubrication of joints, ligament and
tendons. The well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and
ligaments of the body.
It has also been found that the body which may have started doing yoga being a
rigid one may experience a quite remarkable flexibility in the end on those parts of
the body which have not been consciously worked upon.
Benefits of Yoga 3: yoga also massages all organs of the body. Yoga is perhaps the
only exercise that can work on through your internal organs in a thorough manner,
including those that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime.
Benefits of Yoga 4: Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts.
This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away
disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder.
One of the far-reaching benefits of yoga is the uncanny sense of awareness that it
develops in the practitioner of an impending health disorder or infection.
This in turn enables the person to take pre-emptive corrective action
Benefits of Yoga 5: yoga offers a complete detoxification of the body. It gently
stretches the muscles and joints as we;; as massaging the various organs, yoga
ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body.
This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny of your body as
well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as
delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.
Benefits of Yoga 6: yoga is also an excellent way to tone your muscles. Muscles
which have been flaccid and weak are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess fats and
flaccidity.
But these enormous physical benefits are just a “side effect” of this powerful
practice. What yoga does is harmonize the mind with the body and these results in
real quantum benefits.
It is now an open secret that the will of the mind has enabled people to achieve
extraordinary physical feats, which proves beyond doubt the mind and body
connection.
In fact yoga = meditation, because both work together in achieving the common
goal of unity of mind, body and spirit which can lead to an experience of eternal bliss
that you can only feel through yoga.
The meditative practices through yoga help in achieving an emotional balance
through detachment.
This in turn creates a remarkable calmness and a positive outlook, which also has
tremendous benefits on the physical health of the body.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
How does the Forex market differ from the Stock Market?
Trading that takes place between two countries with different currencies is the basis for the fx market.The forex market is over thirty years old, established in the early 1970’s. The forex market is one that is not based on any one business or investing in any one business, but it is the trading and selling of currencies.
The difference between the stock market and the forex market is the vast trading that occurs on the forex market. There are millions and millions that are traded daily on the forex market, almost two trillion dollars is traded daily. The amount is much higher than the money traded on the daily stock market of any country. The forex market is one that involves governments, banks, financial institutions and those similar types of institutions from other countries. The
What is traded, bought and sold on the forex market is something that can easily be liquidated, meaning it can be turned back to cash fast, or often times it is actually going to be cash. From one currency to another, the availability of cash in the forex market is something that can happen fast for any investor from any country.
The difference between the stock market and the forex market is that the forex market is global, worldwide. The stock market is something that takes place only within a country. The stock market is based on businesses and products that are within a country, and the forex market takes that a step further to include any country.
The stock market has set business hours. Generally, this is going to follow the business day, and will be closed on banking holidays and weekends. The forex market is one that is open generally twenty four hours a day because the vast number of countries that are involved in forex trading, buying and selling are located in so many different times zones. As one market is opening, another countries market is closing. This is the continual method of how the forex market trading occurs.
The stock market in any country is going to be based on only that country's currency, say for example the Japanese yen, and the Japanese stock market, or the United States stock market and the dollar. However, in the forex market, you are involved with many types of countries, and many currencies. You will find references to a variety of currencies, and this is a big difference between the stock market and the forex market.
The difference between the stock market and the forex market is the vast trading that occurs on the forex market. There are millions and millions that are traded daily on the forex market, almost two trillion dollars is traded daily. The amount is much higher than the money traded on the daily stock market of any country. The forex market is one that involves governments, banks, financial institutions and those similar types of institutions from other countries. The
What is traded, bought and sold on the forex market is something that can easily be liquidated, meaning it can be turned back to cash fast, or often times it is actually going to be cash. From one currency to another, the availability of cash in the forex market is something that can happen fast for any investor from any country.
The difference between the stock market and the forex market is that the forex market is global, worldwide. The stock market is something that takes place only within a country. The stock market is based on businesses and products that are within a country, and the forex market takes that a step further to include any country.
The stock market has set business hours. Generally, this is going to follow the business day, and will be closed on banking holidays and weekends. The forex market is one that is open generally twenty four hours a day because the vast number of countries that are involved in forex trading, buying and selling are located in so many different times zones. As one market is opening, another countries market is closing. This is the continual method of how the forex market trading occurs.
The stock market in any country is going to be based on only that country's currency, say for example the Japanese yen, and the Japanese stock market, or the United States stock market and the dollar. However, in the forex market, you are involved with many types of countries, and many currencies. You will find references to a variety of currencies, and this is a big difference between the stock market and the forex market.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Travel Portal Yatra.com to Increase Focus on the Affiliate Marketing Programme
For those of you in Affiliate Marketing program, this should be music to your ears!
Yatra.com, India's leading online travel company, has decided to focus more on the Affiliate Marketing programme in future. The Yatra Affiliate Program, which gives business opportunity to companies and individual website owners to generate revenue by promoting Yatra products and services on their website, projects to contribute 20% to the revenues of the company in less than a year through the programme. Currently the affiliate program is run through Shoogloo Network (OMG UK) and dgm India, which are pay for performance marketing companies.
Commenting on the program, Bharat Malik, Head Online Marketing for Yatra.com said, "Yatra Affiliate program started as an open business invitation to all the websites owners, giving an opportunity to monetize their website traffic with Yatra.com. The lucrative commission structure, which is Rs 270 to Rs 400 for domestic flight bookings, Rs 500/- for domestic hotels and Rs 600 to Rs 1000 for international flights and Rs 1000/- for holidays, has resulted in better overall conversions and return on investment in just less than two years."
He further added, "Having the first mover's advantage, Yatra.com understood that competition led to the increase in CPA (Cost Per Acquisition), which Yatra gets from Search Engine Marketing. For companies like us, where 90% of the transactions happen online, it was important to keep the CPA to the lower side, which we have implemented successfully. Our target would be to make affiliate marketing an integral part of our overall marketing strategy."
Dhruv Shringi, Co-Founder and CEO of Yatra.com said, "Today we realise that affiliate marketing, if well managed, is the most cost effective online marketing tool because there are millions of travel related domains / potential websites who can give highly qualified traffic to us based on pre-defined CPA. We are going to focus on this in the next six months and would like this channel to become one of the largest contributors to our topline."
LD Sharma, Founder & MD of Shoogloo Network said, "Merchants in India are still taking time to understand the concept and importance of affiliate marketing but Yatra.com is one of those few companies, who have tried, tested and benefitted from this. There are hundreds and thousands of website owners who have travel related websites and through affiliate marketing, they get a chance to earn unlimited commissions from players like Yatra.com."
Websites owners can become an affiliate simply by clicking http://www.yatra.com/affiliate/scripts/signup.php.
Yatra.com provides many tools to affiliates including dynamic booking engine, latest creatives, and lots more. Soon, Yatra.com will also be providing web services to the affiliates, which will allow them to create dynamic websites within minutes.
About Yatra.com
Yatra.com, rated as India's No. 1 travel website by Juxt Consult - India Online Survey 2008 is a one-stop-shop for all travel needs. From air tickets to hotel rooms to holiday packages to car rentals, yatra.com has everything to service today's traveller. With yatra.com, you can book air tickets over the internet, through their 24x7 customer care centre, Yatra.com Holiday Lounges or by simply using your mobile phone. Yatra.com gives you an access to the best travel deals across a myriad of national and international destinations. It is one of the largest consolidators of hotels in India. Yatra.com provides reservation for 3,000 hotels across 250 destinations in India. Yatra.com also has international tie-ups with all the major international airlines and provides real time access to over 90,000 hotels across the world. All products at yatra.com come with a best price guarantee and an assurance of instant bookings.
HURRY UP AND JOIN THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM!
Yatra.com, India's leading online travel company, has decided to focus more on the Affiliate Marketing programme in future. The Yatra Affiliate Program, which gives business opportunity to companies and individual website owners to generate revenue by promoting Yatra products and services on their website, projects to contribute 20% to the revenues of the company in less than a year through the programme. Currently the affiliate program is run through Shoogloo Network (OMG UK) and dgm India, which are pay for performance marketing companies.
Commenting on the program, Bharat Malik, Head Online Marketing for Yatra.com said, "Yatra Affiliate program started as an open business invitation to all the websites owners, giving an opportunity to monetize their website traffic with Yatra.com. The lucrative commission structure, which is Rs 270 to Rs 400 for domestic flight bookings, Rs 500/- for domestic hotels and Rs 600 to Rs 1000 for international flights and Rs 1000/- for holidays, has resulted in better overall conversions and return on investment in just less than two years."
He further added, "Having the first mover's advantage, Yatra.com understood that competition led to the increase in CPA (Cost Per Acquisition), which Yatra gets from Search Engine Marketing. For companies like us, where 90% of the transactions happen online, it was important to keep the CPA to the lower side, which we have implemented successfully. Our target would be to make affiliate marketing an integral part of our overall marketing strategy."
Dhruv Shringi, Co-Founder and CEO of Yatra.com said, "Today we realise that affiliate marketing, if well managed, is the most cost effective online marketing tool because there are millions of travel related domains / potential websites who can give highly qualified traffic to us based on pre-defined CPA. We are going to focus on this in the next six months and would like this channel to become one of the largest contributors to our topline."
LD Sharma, Founder & MD of Shoogloo Network said, "Merchants in India are still taking time to understand the concept and importance of affiliate marketing but Yatra.com is one of those few companies, who have tried, tested and benefitted from this. There are hundreds and thousands of website owners who have travel related websites and through affiliate marketing, they get a chance to earn unlimited commissions from players like Yatra.com."
Websites owners can become an affiliate simply by clicking http://www.yatra.com/affiliate/scripts/signup.php.
Yatra.com provides many tools to affiliates including dynamic booking engine, latest creatives, and lots more. Soon, Yatra.com will also be providing web services to the affiliates, which will allow them to create dynamic websites within minutes.
About Yatra.com
Yatra.com, rated as India's No. 1 travel website by Juxt Consult - India Online Survey 2008 is a one-stop-shop for all travel needs. From air tickets to hotel rooms to holiday packages to car rentals, yatra.com has everything to service today's traveller. With yatra.com, you can book air tickets over the internet, through their 24x7 customer care centre, Yatra.com Holiday Lounges or by simply using your mobile phone. Yatra.com gives you an access to the best travel deals across a myriad of national and international destinations. It is one of the largest consolidators of hotels in India. Yatra.com provides reservation for 3,000 hotels across 250 destinations in India. Yatra.com also has international tie-ups with all the major international airlines and provides real time access to over 90,000 hotels across the world. All products at yatra.com come with a best price guarantee and an assurance of instant bookings.
HURRY UP AND JOIN THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM!
Bajaj Allianz of India ties up with the movie 'Paa' to emphasize the importance of Child Plans and securing a child's future
Bajaj Allianz today announced its tie up with the upcoming Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan starrer 'Paa' to extend its "Jiyo Befikar" message. AB Corp Ltd's presents 'Paa' in association with Reliance BIG Pictures, produced by MAD Entertainment Ltd. the film is one of the most eagerly awaited film of recent times. This tie-up further emphasizes the importance of financially securing a child's future through Bajaj Allianz Child Plans.
Continuing on the lines of the Child Plans campaign already on air, Bajaj Allianz has introduced an integrated advertisement on Child Plans which has been interspersed with the promo of the film.
Paa set to release on Dec 4 is a bright and cheerful family entertainer directed by R. Balakrishnan. Other than the venerable Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Paa also stars Vidya Balan & Paresh Rawal. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics by Swanand Kirkire and cinematography by PC Sreeram. One of the most awaited films of recent times Paa has generated huge interest amongst film-goers due to the rare and emotional subject, a unique role reversal between Amitabh-Abhishek Bachchan in the film and Amitabh Bachchan's look in the film.
Commenting on this association, Akshay Mehrotra, Head - Marketing, Bajaj Allianz, said, "In a country where Bollywood is nothing short of a religion, here is a unique opportunity to combine the story of an emotional relationship between a father and son with our unique Child Plan campaign. The integrated advertisement re-emphasizes the need for parents to think about their child's future and plan for their finances. The real life, and now reel-life, father-son relationship between Amitabh and Abhishek epitomizes how security can bring you happiness and comfort, which is a reflection of our 'Jiyo Befikar' message."
Responding to the tie-up, Director R. Balki said, "Financial planning for a child's future is an important element of the responsibilities that come with being a parent. It is a privilege to be associated with Bajaj Allianz and I feel this is a great initiative to spread awareness about Child Plans."
The integrated Bajaj Allianz and Paa promo is currently running on 16 prime television channels.
For more information on 'Paa' log onto www.paathefilm.com/www.bigpictures.co.i
About Bajaj Allianz
Bajaj Allianz is one of the leading Private Sector life & general insurance companies in India. Bajaj Allianz is a union between Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and Bajaj Finserv Limited (recently demerged from Bajaj Auto Limited, one of India's most respected names). Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world, managing assets worth over a Trillion Euros (over Rs. 55, 00,000 crores). At Bajaj Allianz, customer delight is our guiding principle. Ensuring world class solutions by offering you customized products with transparent benefits supported by the best technology is our business philosophy. Bajaj Allianz began its operations in 2001 and today has a pan-India presence with over with offices and presence in over 1100+ towns in the country. The companies have been constantly expanding its operations to be close to their customers.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has developed insurance solutions that cater to every segment and age-income profiles. Currently Bajaj Allianz has a strong product portfolio of over 30 flexible products and caters to all kinds of customer needs from ULIPs to Child plans, from group insurance to health insurance. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is one of the leading private general insurance companies in India and is offering various general insurance products like motor insurance, home insurance, health insurance and also unique insurance plans such as wedding insurance, Event Insurance, Film insurance. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has received a rating of "iAAA", which is the highest rating for claims paying ability from ICRA Limited (an associate of Moody's Investors). This rating has been affirmed for the last two years consecutively.
About Reliance Big Entertainment: Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL, www.rbe.in) is the flagship media and entertainment arm of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (www.relianceada.com). It has a significant presence in filmed entertainment (film production, distribution, exhibition and TV content), broadcasting, studio infrastructure, processing, digital services, music, home video, animation, events, out of home, gaming and new media.
Reliance BIG Pictures (www.bigpictures.co.in), RBEL's motion picture brand, has built a formidable Indian film production slate in English, Hindi and several other Indian languages, which it markets and distributes worldwide. The slate has projects with leading production houses and marquee Indian directors, both mainstream and arthouse, including Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rakesh Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, David Dhawan, Indra Kumar, Anurag Basu, Kunal Kohli, Priyadarshan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sudhir Mishra, Shaji N. Karun, Shyam Benegal, Rituparno Ghosh, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, M.S. Sathyu and Amol Palekar.
In Hollywood, RBEL has signed development deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films, Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Play Tone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment, Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment. Reliance MediaWorks Limited, member of Reliance ADA Group is India's largest film processing, exhibition and services company.
Reliance ADA Group (www.relianceada.com) is among India's largest private sector, business houses and has interests in communications, financial services, health, energy, infrastructure and media & entertainment.
Continuing on the lines of the Child Plans campaign already on air, Bajaj Allianz has introduced an integrated advertisement on Child Plans which has been interspersed with the promo of the film.
Paa set to release on Dec 4 is a bright and cheerful family entertainer directed by R. Balakrishnan. Other than the venerable Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Paa also stars Vidya Balan & Paresh Rawal. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics by Swanand Kirkire and cinematography by PC Sreeram. One of the most awaited films of recent times Paa has generated huge interest amongst film-goers due to the rare and emotional subject, a unique role reversal between Amitabh-Abhishek Bachchan in the film and Amitabh Bachchan's look in the film.
Commenting on this association, Akshay Mehrotra, Head - Marketing, Bajaj Allianz, said, "In a country where Bollywood is nothing short of a religion, here is a unique opportunity to combine the story of an emotional relationship between a father and son with our unique Child Plan campaign. The integrated advertisement re-emphasizes the need for parents to think about their child's future and plan for their finances. The real life, and now reel-life, father-son relationship between Amitabh and Abhishek epitomizes how security can bring you happiness and comfort, which is a reflection of our 'Jiyo Befikar' message."
Responding to the tie-up, Director R. Balki said, "Financial planning for a child's future is an important element of the responsibilities that come with being a parent. It is a privilege to be associated with Bajaj Allianz and I feel this is a great initiative to spread awareness about Child Plans."
The integrated Bajaj Allianz and Paa promo is currently running on 16 prime television channels.
For more information on 'Paa' log onto www.paathefilm.com/www.bigpictures.co.i
About Bajaj Allianz
Bajaj Allianz is one of the leading Private Sector life & general insurance companies in India. Bajaj Allianz is a union between Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and Bajaj Finserv Limited (recently demerged from Bajaj Auto Limited, one of India's most respected names). Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world, managing assets worth over a Trillion Euros (over Rs. 55, 00,000 crores). At Bajaj Allianz, customer delight is our guiding principle. Ensuring world class solutions by offering you customized products with transparent benefits supported by the best technology is our business philosophy. Bajaj Allianz began its operations in 2001 and today has a pan-India presence with over with offices and presence in over 1100+ towns in the country. The companies have been constantly expanding its operations to be close to their customers.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has developed insurance solutions that cater to every segment and age-income profiles. Currently Bajaj Allianz has a strong product portfolio of over 30 flexible products and caters to all kinds of customer needs from ULIPs to Child plans, from group insurance to health insurance. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is one of the leading private general insurance companies in India and is offering various general insurance products like motor insurance, home insurance, health insurance and also unique insurance plans such as wedding insurance, Event Insurance, Film insurance. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has received a rating of "iAAA", which is the highest rating for claims paying ability from ICRA Limited (an associate of Moody's Investors). This rating has been affirmed for the last two years consecutively.
About Reliance Big Entertainment: Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL, www.rbe.in) is the flagship media and entertainment arm of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (www.relianceada.com). It has a significant presence in filmed entertainment (film production, distribution, exhibition and TV content), broadcasting, studio infrastructure, processing, digital services, music, home video, animation, events, out of home, gaming and new media.
Reliance BIG Pictures (www.bigpictures.co.in), RBEL's motion picture brand, has built a formidable Indian film production slate in English, Hindi and several other Indian languages, which it markets and distributes worldwide. The slate has projects with leading production houses and marquee Indian directors, both mainstream and arthouse, including Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rakesh Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, David Dhawan, Indra Kumar, Anurag Basu, Kunal Kohli, Priyadarshan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sudhir Mishra, Shaji N. Karun, Shyam Benegal, Rituparno Ghosh, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, M.S. Sathyu and Amol Palekar.
In Hollywood, RBEL has signed development deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films, Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Play Tone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment, Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment. Reliance MediaWorks Limited, member of Reliance ADA Group is India's largest film processing, exhibition and services company.
Reliance ADA Group (www.relianceada.com) is among India's largest private sector, business houses and has interests in communications, financial services, health, energy, infrastructure and media & entertainment.
Pearson Education unveils the success slogan for students aspiring to Study in America
Pearson Education, the global leader in educational publishing today launched Study in America, The Definite Guide for International Students written by Ms. Renuka Raja Rao. The event saw the presence of eminent guests like Shashi Tharoor & Rohini & Nandan Nilekani in whose presence the book was launched. This guide promises to provide students with authoritative, accurate, and invaluable information packed in an easy-to-read, student-friendly style.
Study in America provides aspiring students with step-by-step advice and unbiased information on the application, required testing, application essays, and financial matters. It also guides students on the all-important U.S. visa process. Sensitive to the specific needs of international students, this comprehensive guide shares information, anecdotes, and real-life examples needed to make a transition from one culture to another. A blog has also been developed where students, parents and counsellors can get the latest relevant information, share their experience, and resolve their queries. (http://studying-in-america.blogspot.com)
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Vivek Govil, President & CEO, Pearson Education said, “There are several excellent books available for students applying to the U.S. colleges—but they are all written by Americans, for American students, from an American perspective. Renuka has written a book although there is inexhaustible material available on the Internet, students find it hard to locate, and cannot be sure what is trustworthy, and what has to be discounted. Renuka has advised hundreds of students who decided to study in America. This book encapsulates her experience of invaluable information packed in an easy-to-read, student-friendly style.”
Talking about the book Ms, Renuka Raja Rao said, “Admission to American universities is not difficult - it is different. The time lines are different, the application process and required tests are different. The deadlines are much earlier than other countries. This book explains the differences. And understanding the differences helps students maximize their chances of admission.
Hundreds of admitted studentsare denied US student visas every year. This book helps students understand US visa requirements and makes them better candidates for F-1 visas.
This book is informative, instructive, illuminating AND entertaining.
Also present on the occasion were Ms. Rohini and Mr. Nandan Nilekani who said;”This book addresses a huge gap in knowledge, information and know-how, and is a must read for international students, parents and teachers; school, college and university libraries and anyone else involved in U.S. educational admissions”
America has always been a student’s favourite destination but the students have been struggling with getting the correct information. The Guide has concentrates primarily on International students, there are many books available in the market today that are written by American Authors for American students however as far as international students are concerned, they have requirements for special information and this book provides them with not just application procedures but also an insight into the life of being a student in the United States.
Some of the features of the book are:
· Details of formal processes shored up by practical advice
· A chapter dedicated to the visa process
· Original application essays and statements of purpose (SOPs) included
· Interviews with American officials
· Special emphasis on cultural adaptability
About Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in educational publishing. Pearson Education India started its operations in April 1997 as an Addison Wesley liaison office. After the successive merger of Addison Wesley and Longman, followed by the acquisition of Prentice Hall by Pearson, the educational publishing business of Pearson was named Pearson Education.
Today, Pearson Education is the world’s leading educational and professional publisher. Pearson owns the brands such as Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Prentice Hall, Financial Times Prentice Hall, Wharton School Publishing, Pearson Longman, Pearson Addison-Wesley, Pearson Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, among several others. Pearson India is now engaged in publishing Indian authors both for national and international readership.
Study in America provides aspiring students with step-by-step advice and unbiased information on the application, required testing, application essays, and financial matters. It also guides students on the all-important U.S. visa process. Sensitive to the specific needs of international students, this comprehensive guide shares information, anecdotes, and real-life examples needed to make a transition from one culture to another. A blog has also been developed where students, parents and counsellors can get the latest relevant information, share their experience, and resolve their queries. (http://studying-in-america.blogspot.com)
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Vivek Govil, President & CEO, Pearson Education said, “There are several excellent books available for students applying to the U.S. colleges—but they are all written by Americans, for American students, from an American perspective. Renuka has written a book although there is inexhaustible material available on the Internet, students find it hard to locate, and cannot be sure what is trustworthy, and what has to be discounted. Renuka has advised hundreds of students who decided to study in America. This book encapsulates her experience of invaluable information packed in an easy-to-read, student-friendly style.”
Talking about the book Ms, Renuka Raja Rao said, “Admission to American universities is not difficult - it is different. The time lines are different, the application process and required tests are different. The deadlines are much earlier than other countries. This book explains the differences. And understanding the differences helps students maximize their chances of admission.
Hundreds of admitted studentsare denied US student visas every year. This book helps students understand US visa requirements and makes them better candidates for F-1 visas.
This book is informative, instructive, illuminating AND entertaining.
Also present on the occasion were Ms. Rohini and Mr. Nandan Nilekani who said;”This book addresses a huge gap in knowledge, information and know-how, and is a must read for international students, parents and teachers; school, college and university libraries and anyone else involved in U.S. educational admissions”
America has always been a student’s favourite destination but the students have been struggling with getting the correct information. The Guide has concentrates primarily on International students, there are many books available in the market today that are written by American Authors for American students however as far as international students are concerned, they have requirements for special information and this book provides them with not just application procedures but also an insight into the life of being a student in the United States.
Some of the features of the book are:
· Details of formal processes shored up by practical advice
· A chapter dedicated to the visa process
· Original application essays and statements of purpose (SOPs) included
· Interviews with American officials
· Special emphasis on cultural adaptability
About Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in educational publishing. Pearson Education India started its operations in April 1997 as an Addison Wesley liaison office. After the successive merger of Addison Wesley and Longman, followed by the acquisition of Prentice Hall by Pearson, the educational publishing business of Pearson was named Pearson Education.
Today, Pearson Education is the world’s leading educational and professional publisher. Pearson owns the brands such as Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Prentice Hall, Financial Times Prentice Hall, Wharton School Publishing, Pearson Longman, Pearson Addison-Wesley, Pearson Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, among several others. Pearson India is now engaged in publishing Indian authors both for national and international readership.
British Airways's New Lollipop to Indians!
British Airways today announced the launch of British Airways Business Opportunity Grants across India as part of the airline's commitment to help India's more than 13 million SMEs (Small to Medium Sized Enterprises) and to help stimulate local business.
The global economic downturn saw business travel budgets slashed by more than 56%*over the last 12 months. British Airways Business Opportunity Grants is designed to help drive business growth for small to medium sized companies by focusing on tangible, human connections as a crucial driver of business for Indian SMEs in this critical time.
Fifty small to medium sized companies will be awarded grants giving them free travel for one year to help support their business and seek out new opportunities. British Airways Business Opportunity Grants winners will be awarded 10 return British Airways Club World (business class) tickets to be used throughout 2010. The total value of the tickets is worth more than Rs 112,035,000/-
Judy Jarvis, country manager at British Airways, India, said, "British Airways is in the business of connecting people globally and we're aware that the key to building successful long-term business partnerships is through face-to-face meetings. This is the best way to grow long-term relationships in business. We hope that the British Airways Business Opportunity Grants will help India's 13 million plus SMEs to increase their revenues and help with their strategic growth plans."
The grants will offer winning companies the opportunity to travel overseas and conduct face-to-face business meetings that will result in stronger partnerships, new projects, and revenue for India SMEs. A group of independent judges will select the 50 winners, whose entries are the most apt and original, from among all eligible online submissions.
The British Airways Business Opportunity Grants programme was launched in Mumbai with support from cricketer Mr Sourav Ganguly, Dr Indu Shahani, the Sheriff of Mumbai, and prominent businessman, Mr Suhel Seth. The scheme is simultaneously being launched in the U.S. and U.K., Hong Kong, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. It is being extended to India, one of the British Airways' fastest growing markets.
The Grants programme comes hot on the heels of a recent Harvard Business Review Analytical Services study which reveals that 95% of leading international businesspeople said they believe that face-to-face meetings are the key to success in building and maintaining long term relationships, and 89% agree face-to-face meetings are essential for "sealing the deal."
For a chance to win, companies should visit a dedicated micro-site: www.ba.com/india-grants and state their business objectives for 2010, and how a British Airways Business Opportunity Grant would benefit their organization.
On board, Club World business class customers can enjoy a sleek, comfortable cabin environment; elegant and classically British. From the ergonomically designed wider seating with the six-foot-six 'z' bed position, more storage and greater privacy, to the state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and Club Kitchen, the business travellers' every need is catered for. On the ground, refreshments and business facilities in the Club World lounges at Terminal 5 ensure the business traveller benefits from feeling refreshed and ready to seize every business opportunity.
British Airways has always been in the business of connecting people. By providing opportunities for people to meet face-to-face, the airline aims to make business personal again.
Anyone interested?
The global economic downturn saw business travel budgets slashed by more than 56%*over the last 12 months. British Airways Business Opportunity Grants is designed to help drive business growth for small to medium sized companies by focusing on tangible, human connections as a crucial driver of business for Indian SMEs in this critical time.
Fifty small to medium sized companies will be awarded grants giving them free travel for one year to help support their business and seek out new opportunities. British Airways Business Opportunity Grants winners will be awarded 10 return British Airways Club World (business class) tickets to be used throughout 2010. The total value of the tickets is worth more than Rs 112,035,000/-
Judy Jarvis, country manager at British Airways, India, said, "British Airways is in the business of connecting people globally and we're aware that the key to building successful long-term business partnerships is through face-to-face meetings. This is the best way to grow long-term relationships in business. We hope that the British Airways Business Opportunity Grants will help India's 13 million plus SMEs to increase their revenues and help with their strategic growth plans."
The grants will offer winning companies the opportunity to travel overseas and conduct face-to-face business meetings that will result in stronger partnerships, new projects, and revenue for India SMEs. A group of independent judges will select the 50 winners, whose entries are the most apt and original, from among all eligible online submissions.
The British Airways Business Opportunity Grants programme was launched in Mumbai with support from cricketer Mr Sourav Ganguly, Dr Indu Shahani, the Sheriff of Mumbai, and prominent businessman, Mr Suhel Seth. The scheme is simultaneously being launched in the U.S. and U.K., Hong Kong, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. It is being extended to India, one of the British Airways' fastest growing markets.
The Grants programme comes hot on the heels of a recent Harvard Business Review Analytical Services study which reveals that 95% of leading international businesspeople said they believe that face-to-face meetings are the key to success in building and maintaining long term relationships, and 89% agree face-to-face meetings are essential for "sealing the deal."
For a chance to win, companies should visit a dedicated micro-site: www.ba.com/india-grants and state their business objectives for 2010, and how a British Airways Business Opportunity Grant would benefit their organization.
On board, Club World business class customers can enjoy a sleek, comfortable cabin environment; elegant and classically British. From the ergonomically designed wider seating with the six-foot-six 'z' bed position, more storage and greater privacy, to the state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and Club Kitchen, the business travellers' every need is catered for. On the ground, refreshments and business facilities in the Club World lounges at Terminal 5 ensure the business traveller benefits from feeling refreshed and ready to seize every business opportunity.
British Airways has always been in the business of connecting people. By providing opportunities for people to meet face-to-face, the airline aims to make business personal again.
Anyone interested?
Music genius A.R. Rahman's successful entry into Hollywood movies
Academy Award-winning composer and internationally renowned musician A.R. Rahman makes his first foray into composing music for an American comedy feature film with Universal Pictures' forthcoming romantic comedy, Couples Retreat. The soundtrack will be released via Saregama India Limited digitally and in all retail outlets nationwide on November 30th.
For Couples Retreat, A.R. Rahman has conjured up the sounds of a tropical island oasis fusing the laid-back rhythms of island music along with his gift for creating golden melodies. The opportunity to work on Couples Retreat was a welcome challenge for Rahman who created a score that complements the film's light-hearted tone with a hint of his signature "Indian" sound.
"There are so many musical avenues to be explored," says Rahman. "I've wanted to try new things and for a long time and had hoped to have the opportunity to venture into American comedy. This film presented a lot of creative challenges and was deeply rewarding to be apart of.
A.R. Rahman captured the international spotlight after winning two Academy Awards for 'Best Original Score' for his work on Slumdog Millionaire and 'Best Original Song' for "Jai Ho" (Music by Rahman, Lyrics by Gulzar). Rahman also became the first Indian artist to win a Golden Globe for 'Best Original Score' and took home numerous awards including the Critics Choice Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Award and a BAFTA for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman's score and soundtrack received critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.
A true artist who has redefined contemporary Indian music, A.R. Rahman is an icon in the world of cinematic scoring. He has been hailed by TIME magazine as the "Mozart of Madras" and was included in 2009's TIME 100, which profiles the world's most influential people, as well as Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business. He has also earned the designation of being one of the world's top 25 all-time selling recording artists with sales of 100 million albums worldwide.
Couples Retreat is directed by Peter Billingsley and stars Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love. Based on an original idea of Vaughn's, the comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples. The film also stars Kali Hawk and Jean Reno.
For Couples Retreat, A.R. Rahman has conjured up the sounds of a tropical island oasis fusing the laid-back rhythms of island music along with his gift for creating golden melodies. The opportunity to work on Couples Retreat was a welcome challenge for Rahman who created a score that complements the film's light-hearted tone with a hint of his signature "Indian" sound.
"There are so many musical avenues to be explored," says Rahman. "I've wanted to try new things and for a long time and had hoped to have the opportunity to venture into American comedy. This film presented a lot of creative challenges and was deeply rewarding to be apart of.
A.R. Rahman captured the international spotlight after winning two Academy Awards for 'Best Original Score' for his work on Slumdog Millionaire and 'Best Original Song' for "Jai Ho" (Music by Rahman, Lyrics by Gulzar). Rahman also became the first Indian artist to win a Golden Globe for 'Best Original Score' and took home numerous awards including the Critics Choice Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Award and a BAFTA for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman's score and soundtrack received critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.
A true artist who has redefined contemporary Indian music, A.R. Rahman is an icon in the world of cinematic scoring. He has been hailed by TIME magazine as the "Mozart of Madras" and was included in 2009's TIME 100, which profiles the world's most influential people, as well as Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business. He has also earned the designation of being one of the world's top 25 all-time selling recording artists with sales of 100 million albums worldwide.
Couples Retreat is directed by Peter Billingsley and stars Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love. Based on an original idea of Vaughn's, the comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples. The film also stars Kali Hawk and Jean Reno.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Hewlett Packard new touch-enabled Photosmart printers set to become the latest must-have accessory at homes
Leading the phenomenon of touch technology for consumers, Hewlett-Packard India today unveiled its new range of touch-enabled Photosmart printers. Better known as the HP Touchsmart series, these stylishly designed printers will allow users to indulge in and experience the magic of one touch printing. The bold looks and splendid designs of the new printer line-up have also inspired globally renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri to create a new ensemble, which resonated chic and elegance as models walked on the ramp at the launch the HP Touchsmart range in the city.
With Indian consumers integrating bold style statements into their day-to-day life, technology is molding itself into an extension of individual personalities, and styling up to the expectations of users. According to a report by Technopak, digital accessories form 13 percent of the luxury market, and by 2015, the Indian touchscreen market is expected to hit $9 billion, with a CAGR of 14 percent.
The new line-up of HP Photosmart touch-enabled printers have been designed exclusively for these urban trend-setters - including children, youth, and professionals working out of home - who are looking for easy user- interface, enviable looks, and the power to print life in all its colours.
With exciting new features, the exquisitely designed touch-enabled printers from HP including - HP Photosmart Premium C309G All-in-One, HP Photosmart Plus B209A All-in-One, HP Photosmart C4688 All-in-one and HP Photosmart C4788 All-in-One printers -make printing more intuitive and effortless. Each of these printers comes equipped with its own star features!
For Ritu Beri, a globally renowned designer, working with HP to create the experience of touch was an opportunity. "I am excited to be co-opting with the technology leader, HP, in this endeavour to blend lifestyle with technology. Drawing inspiration from the smooth finish of the new Touchsmart, my collection personifies sophistication and elegance. It defines the free-spirited modern woman, who enjoys independence and creates her own style! The collection is elegant yet comfortable. I believe in creating clothes that are wearable, just like the HP Photosmart printers, where technology adds to the consumer experience."
According to Christoph Schell, Vice President, Consumer Go To Market and Inkjet and Web Solutions Imaging & Printing Group Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific & Japan, "Since HP introduced its first consumer touchscreen printer in 2006, our R&D teams have drawn from extensive consumer insights, and leading-edge touchscreen technologies to develop the new Touchsmart user interface that is simple and easy to use. It promises to make everyday printing intuitive and enjoyable. With this launch, we will be the first to make the touch technology available for printing through our Photosmart printers."
With Indian consumers integrating bold style statements into their day-to-day life, technology is molding itself into an extension of individual personalities, and styling up to the expectations of users. According to a report by Technopak, digital accessories form 13 percent of the luxury market, and by 2015, the Indian touchscreen market is expected to hit $9 billion, with a CAGR of 14 percent.
The new line-up of HP Photosmart touch-enabled printers have been designed exclusively for these urban trend-setters - including children, youth, and professionals working out of home - who are looking for easy user- interface, enviable looks, and the power to print life in all its colours.
With exciting new features, the exquisitely designed touch-enabled printers from HP including - HP Photosmart Premium C309G All-in-One, HP Photosmart Plus B209A All-in-One, HP Photosmart C4688 All-in-one and HP Photosmart C4788 All-in-One printers -make printing more intuitive and effortless. Each of these printers comes equipped with its own star features!
For Ritu Beri, a globally renowned designer, working with HP to create the experience of touch was an opportunity. "I am excited to be co-opting with the technology leader, HP, in this endeavour to blend lifestyle with technology. Drawing inspiration from the smooth finish of the new Touchsmart, my collection personifies sophistication and elegance. It defines the free-spirited modern woman, who enjoys independence and creates her own style! The collection is elegant yet comfortable. I believe in creating clothes that are wearable, just like the HP Photosmart printers, where technology adds to the consumer experience."
According to Christoph Schell, Vice President, Consumer Go To Market and Inkjet and Web Solutions Imaging & Printing Group Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific & Japan, "Since HP introduced its first consumer touchscreen printer in 2006, our R&D teams have drawn from extensive consumer insights, and leading-edge touchscreen technologies to develop the new Touchsmart user interface that is simple and easy to use. It promises to make everyday printing intuitive and enjoyable. With this launch, we will be the first to make the touch technology available for printing through our Photosmart printers."
Warner Bros. Pictures India enters into an exclusive Multi-Picture Pact with Soundarya Rajnikanth's Ocher Studios
Warner Pictures India has entered into an exclusive multi-picture deal with Soundarya Rajnikanth's Ocher Studios. The pact covers the production and distribution of Live-Action South Indian language films to be released by Warner Bros. The agreement was announced today by Soundarya Rajnikant MD, Ocher Studios and Blaise Fernandes Country Head for Warner Bros. Pictures India.
“We are excited and proud to be working with Soundarya Rajnikant who is extremely talented, has good insight into film making and knows the pulse of the southern market said Blaise Fernandes, Country Head for Warner Bros. Pictures India. “Given Soundarya and Ocher Studios creative skills combined with our marketing and distribution network this is a perfect synergy between the two companies to come together”.
“It is indeed a privilege for us to be associating with Warner Bros who are a world leader in the Entertainment Industry. Ocher Studios has always strived towards achieving high standards in quality content creation, and with Warner’s expertise in the marketing and distribution space this association will definitely create an impact in the film industry” says Soundarya Rajinikanth , MD Ocher Studios.
“We are thrilled with this opportunity to expand our Local Production business across all four southern languages by getting into a strategic alliance with Soundarya Rajnikant of Ocher Studios” says Richard J Fox, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros International “As is our practice we will work closely with our partners to impart our experiences and expertise in a collaborative way”.
About Warner Bros:
Warner Bros., a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company, is the global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses. Warner Bros., a Time Warner Company, stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature films to television, home video/DVD, animation, comic books, interactive entertainment and games, product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.
Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues as a worldwide box office leader today. With some 30 offices around the world, Warner Bros. Pictures is also the leader in the distribution and marketing of feature films to the worldwide theatrical marketplace, releasing films to more than 175 territories. Warner Bros. Pictures is home to such recent world-renowned hit films as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 300 & I Am Legend.
“We are excited and proud to be working with Soundarya Rajnikant who is extremely talented, has good insight into film making and knows the pulse of the southern market said Blaise Fernandes, Country Head for Warner Bros. Pictures India. “Given Soundarya and Ocher Studios creative skills combined with our marketing and distribution network this is a perfect synergy between the two companies to come together”.
“It is indeed a privilege for us to be associating with Warner Bros who are a world leader in the Entertainment Industry. Ocher Studios has always strived towards achieving high standards in quality content creation, and with Warner’s expertise in the marketing and distribution space this association will definitely create an impact in the film industry” says Soundarya Rajinikanth , MD Ocher Studios.
“We are thrilled with this opportunity to expand our Local Production business across all four southern languages by getting into a strategic alliance with Soundarya Rajnikant of Ocher Studios” says Richard J Fox, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros International “As is our practice we will work closely with our partners to impart our experiences and expertise in a collaborative way”.
About Warner Bros:
Warner Bros., a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company, is the global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses. Warner Bros., a Time Warner Company, stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature films to television, home video/DVD, animation, comic books, interactive entertainment and games, product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.
Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues as a worldwide box office leader today. With some 30 offices around the world, Warner Bros. Pictures is also the leader in the distribution and marketing of feature films to the worldwide theatrical marketplace, releasing films to more than 175 territories. Warner Bros. Pictures is home to such recent world-renowned hit films as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 300 & I Am Legend.
Godrej SaraLee launches "Dhoni in new Avatar" for Advertising of Brylcreem
Godrej SaraLee launched its new ad campaign for Brylcreem, India’s trusted styling gel. The new ad campaign communicates that hair styling for youth is an expression of their attitude & personality. Brylcreem, which leads this market with its range of hair styling creams & gels has identified this trend and has developed a new campaign with youth style icon MS Dhoni. The ad campaign shows MS Dhoni in completely new avatar. The campaign tagline is ‘Style is for everyone’.
“More and more youth are aspiring to look good like never before. Today looking good is no more associated with the upper end of the society. Look good products have established a position amongst the socio-economic strata. With growing urban affluence & the need to look good, male grooming products are finding more & more takers. Many supermarkets have gone ahead and established male grooming sections in their stores – something that is a trend in the West Brylcreem spotted this trend way in advance and created the new campaign that a common man can relate to” said Tarun Arora, Vice President, Marketing, Godrej SaraLee. “Brylcreem gel is equal to styling and style is for everyone across different sections of the society” he added.
The new Brylcreem advertising draws attention to the fact that men have also become style conscious and spend time in front of the mirror than ever before. Almost 70% of the men visit saloons once a month.
“I am very excited to be associated with “Brylcreem’s new campaign that has given me a complete makeover and the new spike look is excellent”, said Mr. M.S. Dhoni. I see there is lot of style statement all across the society be it Mumbai or Ranchi. I could relate to the campaign well while making of it,” added Mr. Dhoni.
“We have brought in democratization of style by this campaign. It took us almost one and half month to complete this shoot,” said Aggnelo Dias, National Creative head JWT added.
Notes to Editor
Godrej Sara Lee Ltd (GSLL) is a premier FMCG company in India, with market leadership in the household insecticides category and a strong presence in air-care, men’s hair care and shoe care categories. GSLL’s brand “Goodknight” has been adjudged as a Superbrand and is a generic name in the household insecticides category. Its other brands Hit, Jet, Ambipur, Brylcreem and Kiwi have also been pioneers in their respective categories, based on strong consumer-centric innovations.
“More and more youth are aspiring to look good like never before. Today looking good is no more associated with the upper end of the society. Look good products have established a position amongst the socio-economic strata. With growing urban affluence & the need to look good, male grooming products are finding more & more takers. Many supermarkets have gone ahead and established male grooming sections in their stores – something that is a trend in the West Brylcreem spotted this trend way in advance and created the new campaign that a common man can relate to” said Tarun Arora, Vice President, Marketing, Godrej SaraLee. “Brylcreem gel is equal to styling and style is for everyone across different sections of the society” he added.
The new Brylcreem advertising draws attention to the fact that men have also become style conscious and spend time in front of the mirror than ever before. Almost 70% of the men visit saloons once a month.
“I am very excited to be associated with “Brylcreem’s new campaign that has given me a complete makeover and the new spike look is excellent”, said Mr. M.S. Dhoni. I see there is lot of style statement all across the society be it Mumbai or Ranchi. I could relate to the campaign well while making of it,” added Mr. Dhoni.
“We have brought in democratization of style by this campaign. It took us almost one and half month to complete this shoot,” said Aggnelo Dias, National Creative head JWT added.
Notes to Editor
Godrej Sara Lee Ltd (GSLL) is a premier FMCG company in India, with market leadership in the household insecticides category and a strong presence in air-care, men’s hair care and shoe care categories. GSLL’s brand “Goodknight” has been adjudged as a Superbrand and is a generic name in the household insecticides category. Its other brands Hit, Jet, Ambipur, Brylcreem and Kiwi have also been pioneers in their respective categories, based on strong consumer-centric innovations.
Fake Kodak Inkjet Photo Paper being sold in the Indian Market!
Consumers Beware! It is been observed that fake/counterfeit Kodak Inkjet Papers are being sold by several distributors/dealers around India. The product being counterfeited to date are the Kodak Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper especially the A4 173gsm. Please note that Kodak does not offer any 173gsm paper.
The counterfeit inkjet photo paper does not have any of the features for the products stated above and can result in poor performance such as smearing and smudging of images, unimpressive colors of the images and in the worst case scenario, the fading of the images itself after a few days. So we urge customersnot to use fake/counterfeit Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers and only purchase Kodak Inkjet Photo Paper from authorised dealers/distributors only. (please contact us for a list of distributors)
One can easily identify a original vs. a counterfiet product as the original Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers are available in box packing whereas the fake/counterfeit product is available in a poly packing. We have provided detailed information on our website, www.goldstoneltd.com/kodak-inkjet-paper.html to help you check whether the product that has been sold to you is original or not.
We urge you to check the following before purchasing Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers and inform us if someone sells you a counterfiet product such that the necessary action can be taken.
Notes to Editor
Goldstone Imaging is one of India's leading and fastest growing distribution company and is the exclusive distributor for Kodak Inkjet and Office Papers in India. You can contact them by email: kodak@goldstoneltd.com or by fax: (011) 23845054.
The counterfeit inkjet photo paper does not have any of the features for the products stated above and can result in poor performance such as smearing and smudging of images, unimpressive colors of the images and in the worst case scenario, the fading of the images itself after a few days. So we urge customersnot to use fake/counterfeit Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers and only purchase Kodak Inkjet Photo Paper from authorised dealers/distributors only. (please contact us for a list of distributors)
One can easily identify a original vs. a counterfiet product as the original Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers are available in box packing whereas the fake/counterfeit product is available in a poly packing. We have provided detailed information on our website, www.goldstoneltd.com/kodak-inkjet-paper.html to help you check whether the product that has been sold to you is original or not.
We urge you to check the following before purchasing Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers and inform us if someone sells you a counterfiet product such that the necessary action can be taken.
Notes to Editor
Goldstone Imaging is one of India's leading and fastest growing distribution company and is the exclusive distributor for Kodak Inkjet and Office Papers in India. You can contact them by email: kodak@goldstoneltd.com or by fax: (011) 23845054.
Siemens Gigaset crashes into Indian market with the launch of new cordless phones
Gigaset Communications, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cordless telephones under the brand Siemens Gigaset, has entered the Indian market with the launch of new premium cordless phones. The European market leader with its headquarters in Munich and its primary production site in Bocholt (Germany) brings stylish cordless phones with broad functionality to Indian households. The new office is based at Mumbai and it will cater to the growing needs of Indian consumers.
Gigaset Communications brings stylish cordless phones with great functionality to Indian households. The new Siemens Gigaset phones are of superior quality and easy-to-use. These multi-talents also prove their value for everyday use in households and small offices with their convenient features. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the new models from Gigaset Communications are elegant and energy-efficient.
At the launch in Mumbai José Costa e Silva, CEO, Gigaset Communications GmbH said, "We are delighted to launch our presence in India. As the European market leader in cordless phones and a premium manufacturer we look forward to providing innovative and high quality products to a discerning and growing Indian consumer base. Within a very short time period we will gain significant market share and shape the market to the benefit of the Indian customers."
Siemens Gigaset as a brand is synonymous with exceptional functionality for home communication. And with the launch of Gigaset products, the consumers in India will have a wider choice of cordless home communication products. It is a strategic move based on the fact that the Indian telecommunications market is the fifth largest in the world and second largest among the emerging economies of Asia. With India's large population base, there is great opportunity to drive huge volume of business.
Made in Germany-High quality and performance
The new cordless phones by Siemens Gigaset offer high quality performance and cutting-edge design. The models are built for easy use and durability. An average of half of all households in Germany and one in five in Europe now make their phone calls with a Siemens Gigaset made in Germany.
"Siemens Gigaset has proven that technology is a viable choice for consumers desiring the best sound quality possible from cordless phones. Gigaset's new phones redefine the standards for sound quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment décor. Gigaset Communications stays committed to developing technology and products that go beyond current expectations of value, quality and innovation. Hence, we feel that this is a good time to launch our operations in India" added CEO José Costa e Silva.
Top-Notch Sound Quality
Brilliant sound, a convenient hands-free function and a headset connection make phone calls easy with the new Gigaset home phones.
ECO WDTC technology saves power bills
Thanks to Gigasets ECO WDTC technology customers can expect to use up to 60 % less energy savings. Feature phones, such as the Siemens Gigaset A680/685, C580 and S880 offer the ECO WDCT mode.
The launch of the operations in India and the opening of the new office in Mumbai mark Gigaset Communications' commitment to expanding its presence in South Asia and the next stage in the successful implementation of its international growth strategy. The company's commitment to a truly global strategy has been demonstrated by its impressive growth in Europe and Middle East. This dynamic expansion has added new locations to the existing network and has also brought the people closer worldwide.
Gigaset cordless phones are now in India and available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata at electronics stores and leading Hypermarkets.
Gigaset Communications brings stylish cordless phones with great functionality to Indian households. The new Siemens Gigaset phones are of superior quality and easy-to-use. These multi-talents also prove their value for everyday use in households and small offices with their convenient features. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the new models from Gigaset Communications are elegant and energy-efficient.
At the launch in Mumbai José Costa e Silva, CEO, Gigaset Communications GmbH said, "We are delighted to launch our presence in India. As the European market leader in cordless phones and a premium manufacturer we look forward to providing innovative and high quality products to a discerning and growing Indian consumer base. Within a very short time period we will gain significant market share and shape the market to the benefit of the Indian customers."
Siemens Gigaset as a brand is synonymous with exceptional functionality for home communication. And with the launch of Gigaset products, the consumers in India will have a wider choice of cordless home communication products. It is a strategic move based on the fact that the Indian telecommunications market is the fifth largest in the world and second largest among the emerging economies of Asia. With India's large population base, there is great opportunity to drive huge volume of business.
Made in Germany-High quality and performance
The new cordless phones by Siemens Gigaset offer high quality performance and cutting-edge design. The models are built for easy use and durability. An average of half of all households in Germany and one in five in Europe now make their phone calls with a Siemens Gigaset made in Germany.
"Siemens Gigaset has proven that technology is a viable choice for consumers desiring the best sound quality possible from cordless phones. Gigaset's new phones redefine the standards for sound quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment décor. Gigaset Communications stays committed to developing technology and products that go beyond current expectations of value, quality and innovation. Hence, we feel that this is a good time to launch our operations in India" added CEO José Costa e Silva.
Top-Notch Sound Quality
Brilliant sound, a convenient hands-free function and a headset connection make phone calls easy with the new Gigaset home phones.
ECO WDTC technology saves power bills
Thanks to Gigasets ECO WDTC technology customers can expect to use up to 60 % less energy savings. Feature phones, such as the Siemens Gigaset A680/685, C580 and S880 offer the ECO WDCT mode.
The launch of the operations in India and the opening of the new office in Mumbai mark Gigaset Communications' commitment to expanding its presence in South Asia and the next stage in the successful implementation of its international growth strategy. The company's commitment to a truly global strategy has been demonstrated by its impressive growth in Europe and Middle East. This dynamic expansion has added new locations to the existing network and has also brought the people closer worldwide.
Gigaset cordless phones are now in India and available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata at electronics stores and leading Hypermarkets.
Monday, November 23, 2009
How does economic recession affect jobs?
There is much talk about economic recession nowadays. People are crying about how economic recession is making their lives worse. The economic recession often refers to the two quarters of negative economic growth. A severe recession which lasts for more than two years, becomes a depression.
A recession is characterised by rising unemployment, increase in government borrowing, decrease of share and stock prices, and falling investment. All of these characteristics have effects on people.
People have a general understanding of the recessions’ negative effects. But how does an ordinary consumer get affected by a recession, employment in particular is not really clear.
John Schmitt and Dean Baker released a new report on the possible impact of the recession on What We’re In For, Projected Economic Impact of the Next Recession this year. In their report, the 2008 recession in United States is perceived to raise the national employment rate between 2.1 and 3.8 percentage points. This would be an equivalent of between 3.2 million and 5.8 million unemployed Americans. CalculatedRisk stated, based on this report and United States’ recession history, that economic downturn can be measured in how high the unemployed number of people rises.
Based from the United States recession history, there had been a handful of times when the unemployment rate has risen during an expansion. Unemployment had risen by 0.5 percent or and there were instances that it is less. But this scenarios happen when the country is not under any economic downfall. When the unemployment percentage reaches 0.6 percent, the economy is described to be under a recession. This year, the U.S. unemployment rate is nearly 1.1 percent.
Economists, until now have not yet formally labelled the economic downturn of the United States as an economic recession. Amidst falling home equity, the rising cost of food, health care and housing along with disturbing number of unemployment, economists is still claiming that there is still growth in the economy, even though it is small. People found it unnecessary for a formal announcement to actually feel the recession coming in.
According to Miami Herald, people unemployed are starting get desperate. The number or people out of work for six months or more increased from 160,000 from July to August. There are 10.7 percent of people who would like to have a full time job but
are unable to do so. Due to unavailability of working positions.
It does not matter if you have a college degree under your belt. College graduates this year are also experiencing the highest unemployment rate since 2004 with 2.7 percent. Meanwhile, 9.6 percent of high school graduates are unemployed and this figure is also highest rate since 1996.
Most of the job losses are in the manufacturing sector, which lost 61,000 jobs this year. In the manufacturing industry, Miami Herald cited 20 percent of job loss even though the export numbers are increasing.
Even though the pay or salary is increasing, a 3.6 percent increase compared to 2007 salary, it is insufficient compared to the fast rate of increase in the prices of primary commodities. The consumers’ buying power is still low. Food and beverage costs are 5.8 percent higher than 2007.
For those who were left employed and thanking their lucky stars, there is still a hitch. Companies are already cutting the health coverage for their employees. Currently, $694 and $3,281, respectively, according to the most recent data by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Economic recession is an event which is very difficult for everybody. Hopefully, the real economic status will be recognized immediately to be properly addressed and solve.
A recession is characterised by rising unemployment, increase in government borrowing, decrease of share and stock prices, and falling investment. All of these characteristics have effects on people.
People have a general understanding of the recessions’ negative effects. But how does an ordinary consumer get affected by a recession, employment in particular is not really clear.
John Schmitt and Dean Baker released a new report on the possible impact of the recession on What We’re In For, Projected Economic Impact of the Next Recession this year. In their report, the 2008 recession in United States is perceived to raise the national employment rate between 2.1 and 3.8 percentage points. This would be an equivalent of between 3.2 million and 5.8 million unemployed Americans. CalculatedRisk stated, based on this report and United States’ recession history, that economic downturn can be measured in how high the unemployed number of people rises.
Based from the United States recession history, there had been a handful of times when the unemployment rate has risen during an expansion. Unemployment had risen by 0.5 percent or and there were instances that it is less. But this scenarios happen when the country is not under any economic downfall. When the unemployment percentage reaches 0.6 percent, the economy is described to be under a recession. This year, the U.S. unemployment rate is nearly 1.1 percent.
Economists, until now have not yet formally labelled the economic downturn of the United States as an economic recession. Amidst falling home equity, the rising cost of food, health care and housing along with disturbing number of unemployment, economists is still claiming that there is still growth in the economy, even though it is small. People found it unnecessary for a formal announcement to actually feel the recession coming in.
According to Miami Herald, people unemployed are starting get desperate. The number or people out of work for six months or more increased from 160,000 from July to August. There are 10.7 percent of people who would like to have a full time job but
are unable to do so. Due to unavailability of working positions.
It does not matter if you have a college degree under your belt. College graduates this year are also experiencing the highest unemployment rate since 2004 with 2.7 percent. Meanwhile, 9.6 percent of high school graduates are unemployed and this figure is also highest rate since 1996.
Most of the job losses are in the manufacturing sector, which lost 61,000 jobs this year. In the manufacturing industry, Miami Herald cited 20 percent of job loss even though the export numbers are increasing.
Even though the pay or salary is increasing, a 3.6 percent increase compared to 2007 salary, it is insufficient compared to the fast rate of increase in the prices of primary commodities. The consumers’ buying power is still low. Food and beverage costs are 5.8 percent higher than 2007.
For those who were left employed and thanking their lucky stars, there is still a hitch. Companies are already cutting the health coverage for their employees. Currently, $694 and $3,281, respectively, according to the most recent data by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Economic recession is an event which is very difficult for everybody. Hopefully, the real economic status will be recognized immediately to be properly addressed and solve.
Economic recessions do happen at times.
An economic recession is normal because it is part of the business cycle. This usually happens after the economy recovers, expands and then slows down again which usually lasts for 2 to 4 consecutive quarters.
Unlike the four seasons we experience every year namely spring, summer, winter and fall, this does not happen annually. The last time we had to deal with this was 8 years ago and during the early 1980’s.
The indicators which the economic experts look at to tell if something is wrong include consumer spending, the unemployment rate, industrial production, real income and wholesale trade. To help stimulate the economy, the Federal Reserve lowers the interest rate.
Unfortunately, this does improve the situation overnight and since it takes months before we are able to see any improvement, we have to do our share to cope with the current situation.
People will have to tighten their belts, which means buying items only when it is necessary. A good example is food since we need this on a daily basis. If there are other companies that offer similar services at a lower rate, it will be a good idea to switch as well.
Another thing most people will need to do is trade in their large vehicles for those that are more fuel efficient. This is not surprising because many have already done so even before the economic slowdown because of the increase in price per barrel of oil.
Businesses on their part have no other recourse but to slash jobs in other to stay in afloat. The bad news is that you just increased the number of people who are unemployed.
So should companies slash jobs? Not really because if the company focuses more on customer service, lowering their price points and making reductions elsewhere, customers will still patronize their business. When the current situation improves, the price of these goods and commodities can go back to where they were before.
Is an economic recession all bad? The good news is no, because it opens a lot of opportunities for people who have money. For instance, investors will be able to borrow money at a low interest rate from the bank and people will be able to bonds, properties as well as stocks at very affordable prices.
But this is something that not everybody will be able to do. Instead of saving money, some can make money on the side by offering their skills to others.
An economic recession comes and goes. It does not happen only in the US but in Europe and Asia as well. Many experts believe that the current economic recession happening now will have an impact elsewhere and they are right because the European Union has finally admitted that they are currently experiencing a slowdown.
Since you are not sure if an economic recession will affect you or not, it is best to be prepared by paying close attention to your personal finances. You should learn to save up by putting your money in the back, investing in things that will have good returns in the future and not buying items which you know you can’t afford. If you need help, hire a financial planner to help you out so you are sure that if the inevitable does occur, you are safe.
Unlike the four seasons we experience every year namely spring, summer, winter and fall, this does not happen annually. The last time we had to deal with this was 8 years ago and during the early 1980’s.
The indicators which the economic experts look at to tell if something is wrong include consumer spending, the unemployment rate, industrial production, real income and wholesale trade. To help stimulate the economy, the Federal Reserve lowers the interest rate.
Unfortunately, this does improve the situation overnight and since it takes months before we are able to see any improvement, we have to do our share to cope with the current situation.
People will have to tighten their belts, which means buying items only when it is necessary. A good example is food since we need this on a daily basis. If there are other companies that offer similar services at a lower rate, it will be a good idea to switch as well.
Another thing most people will need to do is trade in their large vehicles for those that are more fuel efficient. This is not surprising because many have already done so even before the economic slowdown because of the increase in price per barrel of oil.
Businesses on their part have no other recourse but to slash jobs in other to stay in afloat. The bad news is that you just increased the number of people who are unemployed.
So should companies slash jobs? Not really because if the company focuses more on customer service, lowering their price points and making reductions elsewhere, customers will still patronize their business. When the current situation improves, the price of these goods and commodities can go back to where they were before.
Is an economic recession all bad? The good news is no, because it opens a lot of opportunities for people who have money. For instance, investors will be able to borrow money at a low interest rate from the bank and people will be able to bonds, properties as well as stocks at very affordable prices.
But this is something that not everybody will be able to do. Instead of saving money, some can make money on the side by offering their skills to others.
An economic recession comes and goes. It does not happen only in the US but in Europe and Asia as well. Many experts believe that the current economic recession happening now will have an impact elsewhere and they are right because the European Union has finally admitted that they are currently experiencing a slowdown.
Since you are not sure if an economic recession will affect you or not, it is best to be prepared by paying close attention to your personal finances. You should learn to save up by putting your money in the back, investing in things that will have good returns in the future and not buying items which you know you can’t afford. If you need help, hire a financial planner to help you out so you are sure that if the inevitable does occur, you are safe.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
How to treat grey hair
Aside from wrinkles, sagging facial muscles and the tired haggard look, one of the most obvious manifestations of looking aged is graying hair. The sad part of it is that it affects men and women alike and could happen at any age. This may probably be the reason that many anti-aging treatments especially hair dyes were formulated ling before most anti aging treatments came to be. With rapid advances in science though, gray hair treatments are today not only limited to the manufacture and sales of hair dyes. There are several approaches that could be resorted to in combating the onset of graying hair.
Treatments for graying hair could be categorized into the following basic approaches:
Cosmetic Treatments
Hair dying is the most convenient, most common and the oldest approach to treating gray hair. Hair dyes are formulated so that the molecules could penetrate through the hair cuticles without causing cuticle damage. While most hair dyes employ chemicals in their formulas, the most common ingredient being ammonia, there are also hair dyes that use vegetable colors for those who have concerns regarding applying dyes with chemicals on their hair. Henna and sage are the best examples for these.
Medical Treatments
What gives the hair color is the amount or the concentration of melanin that is present in the body. Melanin gives skin color as well as hair color. It is also a determinant whether a person will tan or burn in the sun. The production of melanin in the body slows down as a person ages. The purpose of medical treatments for graying hair is to reverse the slowing down process of melanin. Drugs are applied to reverse the depigmentation some of the drugs used are Auxins, Imatinib Mesylate and Gleever. These drugs are always dispensed by qualified physicians as others may cause side effects, are not commercially available or are in fact treatments that were originally intended for other ailments.
Application of Topical Nutrients
The following are universally accepted topical solutions that are applied to improve the nutrients that the hair receives and fight against graying hair. Some of these are ancient remedies and are proven trough time.
Eugenol Oil – Applied topically, the active ingredients of eugenol oil come from cloves. Eugenol oil has demonstrated to restore the dolor of the hair.
Amla Oil – This oil strengthens the follicles of the hair facilitates pigmentation and hair growth.
Ligustrum – Has long been used by the Chinese to prevent graying of hair.
Ashwagandha – This one increases the melanin in the hair treating the grays and giving back its color.
Superoxide Dismutase - Are compounds that are often found in hair gels to protect against graying of the hair.
Shampoos with Omega-3 – Omega 3 are anti-oxidants that fight against degrading of the cells. Omega-3 provides nutrition for the hair follicle to fight against premature graying.
Melanin – Could also be applied topically in the scalp.
Retin A – When combined with alpha-hydroxyl acid are powerful agents that give back the hairs natural color.
There are also several nutrients for the hair that could be taken orally. They could be in combination with other drugs or are their main ingredients. These oral treatments could come in the form of capsules and tablets. Some of these are vitamin 12, minerals, Biotin, folic acid, Para - Aminobenzoic Acid, and Inositol.
Treatments for graying hair could be categorized into the following basic approaches:
Cosmetic Treatments
Hair dying is the most convenient, most common and the oldest approach to treating gray hair. Hair dyes are formulated so that the molecules could penetrate through the hair cuticles without causing cuticle damage. While most hair dyes employ chemicals in their formulas, the most common ingredient being ammonia, there are also hair dyes that use vegetable colors for those who have concerns regarding applying dyes with chemicals on their hair. Henna and sage are the best examples for these.
Medical Treatments
What gives the hair color is the amount or the concentration of melanin that is present in the body. Melanin gives skin color as well as hair color. It is also a determinant whether a person will tan or burn in the sun. The production of melanin in the body slows down as a person ages. The purpose of medical treatments for graying hair is to reverse the slowing down process of melanin. Drugs are applied to reverse the depigmentation some of the drugs used are Auxins, Imatinib Mesylate and Gleever. These drugs are always dispensed by qualified physicians as others may cause side effects, are not commercially available or are in fact treatments that were originally intended for other ailments.
Application of Topical Nutrients
The following are universally accepted topical solutions that are applied to improve the nutrients that the hair receives and fight against graying hair. Some of these are ancient remedies and are proven trough time.
Eugenol Oil – Applied topically, the active ingredients of eugenol oil come from cloves. Eugenol oil has demonstrated to restore the dolor of the hair.
Amla Oil – This oil strengthens the follicles of the hair facilitates pigmentation and hair growth.
Ligustrum – Has long been used by the Chinese to prevent graying of hair.
Ashwagandha – This one increases the melanin in the hair treating the grays and giving back its color.
Superoxide Dismutase - Are compounds that are often found in hair gels to protect against graying of the hair.
Shampoos with Omega-3 – Omega 3 are anti-oxidants that fight against degrading of the cells. Omega-3 provides nutrition for the hair follicle to fight against premature graying.
Melanin – Could also be applied topically in the scalp.
Retin A – When combined with alpha-hydroxyl acid are powerful agents that give back the hairs natural color.
There are also several nutrients for the hair that could be taken orally. They could be in combination with other drugs or are their main ingredients. These oral treatments could come in the form of capsules and tablets. Some of these are vitamin 12, minerals, Biotin, folic acid, Para - Aminobenzoic Acid, and Inositol.
How to manage your anti-aging treatment
A clear anti-aging treatment guide is what you need to make your skin care fruitful. While most women think it is more than hard work to achieving the goal of keeping your skin healthy and youthful, it doesn't have to be that difficult. In fact, if you know the simple steps to having a daily skin care treatment, there won't be necessarily a need to resort to expensive procedures just to maintain a flawless skin and body.
To help slow down the effects of aging, you need to understand why the skin wrinkles, sags, and loses the vitality it possesses during youthful days. The simplest explanation for this condition is due to the fact that as the body ages, the skin cells and tissues fail to produce enough important structural proteins, specifically collagens and elastins, which are responsible for making the skin firm and elastic. Due to some damaging factors, production of these proteins slows down affecting the elasticity and firmness of the skin. Since it is these proteins which are greatly responsible in maintaining the skin, it should be these elements which should be targeted when you are undergoing daily skin care routine or anti-aging treatment.
Here are some essential points regarding the preservation and maintenance of these components to slow down if not stop the signs associated with aging. These can be considered as simple measures to preserve and maintain the glow and vitality of your skin for as long as possible.
• First of all, human body is generally comprised of 70% water. It may appear that this is a frequently used advice offered by the experts and even non-experts, but drinking enough amount of water everyday is actually fundamental. Keeping your body hydrated is one key to keeping your skin young and clean. Most experts recommend drinking eight glasses of water in a daily basis enough for a good skin hydration.
• What you eat reflects on your outer appearance. So if your diet is poor and contains mostly junks, you will notice that the skin echoes its bad results. A good diet ideal for having healthy and glowing skin must consist of more vitamins and minerals, and lots of antioxidants. You mostly get these nutrients from leafy green vegetables and fruits.
• Short exposure to sunlight can be beneficial to your health and skin; however it is different story when it is a long exposure. While sunrays provide vitamin D, too much exposure provides harmful UV rays as well; therefore becoming very detrimental to your skin. So when outside, always avoid the sunlight or use good sunscreen or sun blocks to protect your skin.
If you are going to use anti-aging treatment products or skin care routine, it is advisable that you select those that aid in the following:
• Collagens and elastics. There are anti-aging treatment products that claim they contain these two important proteins; however, this type of product is not advised since these proteins are too large to be absorbed by the skin pores. What you should choose are products that boosts production of these proteins.
• Skin nourishment. To achieve supple, vibrant, and young skin, your body must be properly nourished by a good diet and lots of water.
• Mild and natural anti-aging skin care treatment. Using mild and natural anti-aging treatment products effectively neutralize results of aging specifically premature skin aging.
To help slow down the effects of aging, you need to understand why the skin wrinkles, sags, and loses the vitality it possesses during youthful days. The simplest explanation for this condition is due to the fact that as the body ages, the skin cells and tissues fail to produce enough important structural proteins, specifically collagens and elastins, which are responsible for making the skin firm and elastic. Due to some damaging factors, production of these proteins slows down affecting the elasticity and firmness of the skin. Since it is these proteins which are greatly responsible in maintaining the skin, it should be these elements which should be targeted when you are undergoing daily skin care routine or anti-aging treatment.
Here are some essential points regarding the preservation and maintenance of these components to slow down if not stop the signs associated with aging. These can be considered as simple measures to preserve and maintain the glow and vitality of your skin for as long as possible.
• First of all, human body is generally comprised of 70% water. It may appear that this is a frequently used advice offered by the experts and even non-experts, but drinking enough amount of water everyday is actually fundamental. Keeping your body hydrated is one key to keeping your skin young and clean. Most experts recommend drinking eight glasses of water in a daily basis enough for a good skin hydration.
• What you eat reflects on your outer appearance. So if your diet is poor and contains mostly junks, you will notice that the skin echoes its bad results. A good diet ideal for having healthy and glowing skin must consist of more vitamins and minerals, and lots of antioxidants. You mostly get these nutrients from leafy green vegetables and fruits.
• Short exposure to sunlight can be beneficial to your health and skin; however it is different story when it is a long exposure. While sunrays provide vitamin D, too much exposure provides harmful UV rays as well; therefore becoming very detrimental to your skin. So when outside, always avoid the sunlight or use good sunscreen or sun blocks to protect your skin.
If you are going to use anti-aging treatment products or skin care routine, it is advisable that you select those that aid in the following:
• Collagens and elastics. There are anti-aging treatment products that claim they contain these two important proteins; however, this type of product is not advised since these proteins are too large to be absorbed by the skin pores. What you should choose are products that boosts production of these proteins.
• Skin nourishment. To achieve supple, vibrant, and young skin, your body must be properly nourished by a good diet and lots of water.
• Mild and natural anti-aging skin care treatment. Using mild and natural anti-aging treatment products effectively neutralize results of aging specifically premature skin aging.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Are you protecting your cyber identity?
Today everyone is worried about Identity Theft. Cyber thieves use all kinds of methods (hacking, use of spyware for intercepting information, etc.) in stealing personal or financial information from their victims, mostly from the computers.
The latest of these nefarious activities even sports a name: phishing (pronounced like ‘‘fishing”). The thief sends a simple e-mail that looks like it came from a genuine site (mostly from financial institutions as Citibank, eBay, PayPal, Best Buy and others), telling you there is a problem with your account.
They would then ask you to click on a certain link in the e-mail, and you are taken to a site that looks exactly like that of your bank. Here, they will ask you to fill out again your Social Security or credit card numbers, and/or other confidential numbers.
The following are some ways to minimize the risk of your identity being stolen:
Do business with reputable companies
Some attackers may try to trick you by creating web sites that appear to be legitimate.
Don’t visit any site that is using third party links. Open a new browser and type the address yourself if you want to visit a site.
You can also check privacy policies to see how the company in question use and distribute information. Many companies allow customers to request that their information not be shared with other companies.
Maintain a security mindset – always be skeptical of unfamiliar sites and links, suspicious e-mails and IM messages.
Anti-virus software and firewall
As standard practice, use and maintenance of an anti-virus software and firewall will protect your computer from attacks that may steal or modify data in your computer.
Make sure to keep your anti-virus program and firewall up to date.
Fighting identity robbery
As precautionary steps, regularly check your credit reports for strange transactions or transactions you don’t recall, unusual charges on your bills, bills for products and services you don’t have, or worse, unexpected denial of your credit card.
Once the identity robbery has been confirmed, calls to appropriate companies and agencies have to be done immediately. Have your credit card accounts closed right away so future charges will be denied.
Contact the Social Security Administration if your SSS card number has been accessed or the DMV if your driver’s license or car registration papers were stolen. This is to warn these agencies for possible unauthorized use of your personal ID information. Of course, you need to file a criminal report with the local police.
For U.S. citizens, you need to contact the main credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) to see if there had been any unexpected or unauthorized activity. Have fraud alerts placed on your credit reports to prevent new accounts from being opened without verification. File a complaint with the FTC and IFCC.
A website, IdentityTheftActionPlan.com, had been created to help citizens prevent, detect, and respond to identity theft and fraud. Within the site is information on how identity theft occurs, the latest prevention tips, what to do in case you are victimized and pertinent information of law enforcement agencies that investigate these crimes. Two other sites to learn more about phishing and ID theft are the following: consumer.gov/idtheft/ and
idtheftcenter.org
Vigilance, information and action
Cyber security dictates that every cyber citizen (those using computers and the Internet in most of their activities) needs to be vigilant at all times.
Everyone is enrolled to keep up with the latest info, so that they can do the same by themselves.
The latest of these nefarious activities even sports a name: phishing (pronounced like ‘‘fishing”). The thief sends a simple e-mail that looks like it came from a genuine site (mostly from financial institutions as Citibank, eBay, PayPal, Best Buy and others), telling you there is a problem with your account.
They would then ask you to click on a certain link in the e-mail, and you are taken to a site that looks exactly like that of your bank. Here, they will ask you to fill out again your Social Security or credit card numbers, and/or other confidential numbers.
The following are some ways to minimize the risk of your identity being stolen:
Do business with reputable companies
Some attackers may try to trick you by creating web sites that appear to be legitimate.
Don’t visit any site that is using third party links. Open a new browser and type the address yourself if you want to visit a site.
You can also check privacy policies to see how the company in question use and distribute information. Many companies allow customers to request that their information not be shared with other companies.
Maintain a security mindset – always be skeptical of unfamiliar sites and links, suspicious e-mails and IM messages.
Anti-virus software and firewall
As standard practice, use and maintenance of an anti-virus software and firewall will protect your computer from attacks that may steal or modify data in your computer.
Make sure to keep your anti-virus program and firewall up to date.
Fighting identity robbery
As precautionary steps, regularly check your credit reports for strange transactions or transactions you don’t recall, unusual charges on your bills, bills for products and services you don’t have, or worse, unexpected denial of your credit card.
Once the identity robbery has been confirmed, calls to appropriate companies and agencies have to be done immediately. Have your credit card accounts closed right away so future charges will be denied.
Contact the Social Security Administration if your SSS card number has been accessed or the DMV if your driver’s license or car registration papers were stolen. This is to warn these agencies for possible unauthorized use of your personal ID information. Of course, you need to file a criminal report with the local police.
For U.S. citizens, you need to contact the main credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) to see if there had been any unexpected or unauthorized activity. Have fraud alerts placed on your credit reports to prevent new accounts from being opened without verification. File a complaint with the FTC and IFCC.
A website, IdentityTheftActionPlan.com, had been created to help citizens prevent, detect, and respond to identity theft and fraud. Within the site is information on how identity theft occurs, the latest prevention tips, what to do in case you are victimized and pertinent information of law enforcement agencies that investigate these crimes. Two other sites to learn more about phishing and ID theft are the following: consumer.gov/idtheft/ and
idtheftcenter.org
Vigilance, information and action
Cyber security dictates that every cyber citizen (those using computers and the Internet in most of their activities) needs to be vigilant at all times.
Everyone is enrolled to keep up with the latest info, so that they can do the same by themselves.
Can social networking bring you the love of your life?
Most people have searched long and everywhere to find love. They have gone to bars and told a friend to hook them up but they have failed. Should you also give up? No because there, you might just find yours through social networking.
Social networking allows you to make new friends. In this case, finding Mr. or Mrs. Right so they can live happily ever after. For this to work, the first thing you have to do is become a member. Some of these sites allow you to join for free while there are others that will require you to pay a small fee.
After completing your profile, the social networking site will match your requirements with the existing database and then provide you with a list of some prospects.
What you will see in your account is the member’s photograph and brief version of who they are. If you want to know more, you can click on their profile. Should this person sound interesting, it is time to initiate contact and hopefully, that person will respond in kind.
The first point of contact is usually through email. If things are going well, then you can exchange telephone numbers and get to know each other some more. The next step is considered to be a “big” decision because it is here that you will decide to meet this person for the first time and hope that things will work out.
You should be cautious because it is really scary to meet someone you have never met before. Remember that just because he or she says this is who they are doesn’t necessarily mean that it is true so if at any point you feel something amiss, it is best to end it and find someone else.
You should schedule the meet in a private place, bring a friend along or tell your friends who you are meeting so if anything should happen, they can report it to the authorities.
But there are some individuals who use social networking sites for other purposes. For instance, there are specialty dating sites that are designed to hook people up. Another name for it is called a swinger’s club and you could have a lot of fun as long as you are open-minded about it.
Before you join a social networking site looking for love or any other purpose, you should be sure that it has systems in place that is designed to protect your personal information so it cannot be hacked especially when incidents of identity theft are on the rise.
Will social networking make you finally meet true love? The answer is no but there is always that possibility. You just have to put yourself out there and hope for the best because that is all anyone can ask for.
There are hundreds of social networking sites that can help you find love and it does not cater only to men or women but also to gays and lesbians as well. If you really think that there is someone out there, sign up, become a member and post your profile. If things are not going so well, post your profile in another site because you are selling yourself to someone who is interested in accepting you for whom you are.
Social networking allows you to make new friends. In this case, finding Mr. or Mrs. Right so they can live happily ever after. For this to work, the first thing you have to do is become a member. Some of these sites allow you to join for free while there are others that will require you to pay a small fee.
After completing your profile, the social networking site will match your requirements with the existing database and then provide you with a list of some prospects.
What you will see in your account is the member’s photograph and brief version of who they are. If you want to know more, you can click on their profile. Should this person sound interesting, it is time to initiate contact and hopefully, that person will respond in kind.
The first point of contact is usually through email. If things are going well, then you can exchange telephone numbers and get to know each other some more. The next step is considered to be a “big” decision because it is here that you will decide to meet this person for the first time and hope that things will work out.
You should be cautious because it is really scary to meet someone you have never met before. Remember that just because he or she says this is who they are doesn’t necessarily mean that it is true so if at any point you feel something amiss, it is best to end it and find someone else.
You should schedule the meet in a private place, bring a friend along or tell your friends who you are meeting so if anything should happen, they can report it to the authorities.
But there are some individuals who use social networking sites for other purposes. For instance, there are specialty dating sites that are designed to hook people up. Another name for it is called a swinger’s club and you could have a lot of fun as long as you are open-minded about it.
Before you join a social networking site looking for love or any other purpose, you should be sure that it has systems in place that is designed to protect your personal information so it cannot be hacked especially when incidents of identity theft are on the rise.
Will social networking make you finally meet true love? The answer is no but there is always that possibility. You just have to put yourself out there and hope for the best because that is all anyone can ask for.
There are hundreds of social networking sites that can help you find love and it does not cater only to men or women but also to gays and lesbians as well. If you really think that there is someone out there, sign up, become a member and post your profile. If things are not going so well, post your profile in another site because you are selling yourself to someone who is interested in accepting you for whom you are.
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