Height of Globalization

Question: What is the height of Globalization?
Answer : Princess Diana.

Question : How ???
Answer : An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a
French tunnel driving a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a
Belgian driver,who was on Scottish whiskey, followed closely by Italian
Paparazzi,on Japanese motorcycles, treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian
medicines, dies!

And all this stuff is read by an citizen from another country!

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Creativity :: Brainstorm Rule: Build on Ideas

In a Brainstorm, you don’t need to come up with completely unique, original, and fully formed ideas. If everyone did this, the meeting would be very quiet while everyone sat and thought, and you wouldn’t end up with very many novel ideas. The best ideas come from a collaborative effort of springboarding off one idea to arrive at another improved or modified solution. After you have built on the original idea several times, you’ll have something completely new that you never would have thought of on your own.

Never hold back because your idea is only partially formed or incomplete. The other brainstormers can build on it and turn it into a possible solution. Even a little random thought could provide the spark that gives someone else a great idea.

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Memory Tip4:: SQ3R

SQ3R is an acronym for a popular study system that will help you get the most from your studying. SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. It’s a good system to use if you are trying to learn the material in a textbook.

Survey

In this first step, you should take no more than 5 minutes to get an overview of what the chapter or book is about. Read the preface, table of contents, chapter titles, headings, graphs, summaries, etc. This will give you an outline of what you are about to learn which will help you know what to expect.
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Concentrating when studying

Concentration: the ability to direct your thinking

The art or practice of concentration,
no matter if studying biology or playing pool,
is to focus on the task at hand and eliminate distraction

We all have the ability to concentrate — sometimes. Think of the times when you were “lost” in something you enjoy: a sport, playing music, a good game, a movie. Total concentration.

But at other times,

* Your mind wanders from one thing to another
* Your worries distract you
* Outside distractions take you away before you know it
* The material is boring, difficult, and/or not interesting to you.

These tips may help:
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The Four Learning Styles for Students

The Visual/ Verbal Learning Style
You learn best when information is presented visually and in a written language format. In a classroom setting, you benefit from instructors who use the blackboard (or overhead projector) to list the essential points of a lecture, or who provide you with an outline to follow along with during lecture. You benefit from information obtained from textbooks and class notes. You tend to like to study by yourself in a quiet room. You often see information “in your mind’s eye” when you are trying to remember som ething.

Learning Strategies for the Visual/ Verbal Learner:
To aid recall, make use of “color coding” when studying new information in your textbook or notes. Using highlighter pens, highlight different kinds of information in contrasting colors.
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Time Management(for Students)

Developing time management skills is a journey
that may begin with this Guide, but needs practice and other guidance along the way.

One goal is to help yourself become aware of how you use your time
as one resource in organizing, prioritizing, and succeeding in your studies
in the context of competing activities of friends, work, family, etc.

First: this exercise in time management
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Motivating Yourself

As young children, we have a great ability to learn and to see past setbacks.

As we begin to meet expectations created by our families, schools, and environment, the motivation of our early years shifts from our goals to pleasing others, and often our desire to learn suffers.

How can you motivate yourself?

With this exercise, try to

* recognize your sense of discovery
* take responsibility for your learning
* accept the risks inherent in learning with confidence, competence, and autonomy
* recognize that “failure” is success:
learning what doesn’t work is on the same path
as learning what does work
* celebrate your achievement in meeting your goals

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Avoiding Procrastination

Is your procrastination related to a project? or is it a habit?

To remedy procrastination:

Begin with one, modest project
Answer these basic questions
Keep the answers before you as you mark your progress:

What do you want to do?
* What is the final objective, the end result?
It may be obvious, or not
* What are the major steps to get there?
Don’t get too detailed: think big
* What have you done so far?
Acknowledge that you are already part of the way,
even if it is through thinking!
The longest journey begins with a first step

Why do you want to do this?
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Memory :: Tip3

Mental Block
Everyone has experienced a mental block when trying to remember something. This happens most often when you are under pressure to remember, such as during a test.

Instead of trying to think harder, it’s often helpful to stop trying to remember and move on to another problem. Frequently, you will find that just giving up the search will be enough to remove the block and the fact will instantly come into your head. This is because you are more relaxed. It’s also likely that your subconscious will continue to think about the problem and the answer will pop into your head a few minutes later.

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Memory :: Tip2

Where You Study
Studies show that where you learn something has an effect on your ability to recall the information at a later date. In particular, your ability to remember something is improved if you learn the information in the same or similar location that you will recall it. This is because the context in which you learn the material serves as a landmark for your memory.

To use this to your advantage, you should study your subject in the location where you will be expected to recall it. For example, if you are studying for a test, you could study the material in the same classroom (or similar classroom) where you are going to be tested. If you are memorizing lines for a play, you could do it in the theater where you will be performing.

If you don’t know where you will be expected to recall the information, or if you can’t replicate the environment, then you should try to study the material in a variety of different places so you don’t get tied to one particular location.

Studies also show that your body position affects your accuracy at recalling information. So, if you are going to be sitting down while taking your test, it might be a good idea to be seated when you study for it, as opposed to lying down.

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Memory :: Tip1

Which is a better way to study?

A) You study an entire book.
B) You study one chapter at a time and test yourself after each one.

You will learn better and remember more using method B.

Frequent feedback is an important part of learning for several reasons:

First, it shows you how much you are learning, which helps keep you motivated and interested in studying. If you never give yourself feedback, you may lose interest or your mind may wander.

Second, it helps reinforce the information in your memory by using repetition.

Third, it lets you know what information you haven’t learned yet and might need to study again.

To give yourself feedback, you might study with a friend and quiz each other, or you might make up your own test questions and quiz yourself.

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Who is Santa Claus?

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in Patara, a village in what is now Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance was said to have healing powers which fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.
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Indian Orthodox Church

India is one of the earliest of centres of Christainity in the world. The Christain religion in India is as old as the Christain religion itself. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in India in the first century itself. Tradition traces the origin of Christianity in India to the missionary enterprises of St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. This tradition, most dearly cherished by a large of Christians known as the Saint Thomas Christians.

The name, Malankara Orthodox Church, refers to the section of the St.Thomas Christians of India, that Canonically came under Catholicate of the East whose Supreme Head is His Holiness The Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan,with head quarters at Devalokam, Kottayam,Kerala, India. St.Thomas Christians at present belongs to ten different churches and denominations. The Malankara Orthodox Church is one among them and it is the second largest.

St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is the founder of the ancient church in India. Christian writers and historians from the 4th century refer to the evangelistic work of Apostle Thomas in India, and the Indian Christians ascribe the origin of their church to the labours of the apostle in the 1stcentury.
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The Advent for X’mas

Prior to Christmas is a fasting period to Orthodox Churches across the world, that many call Advent. Advent means “coming.” It is the period of waiting for the coming of the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Christ. Indian Orthodox Church as a community enters today to its 25 days fast to bring forth Christ into their heart .

For most of its members, they are anxious to get to the feast — they want the days to rush by. The preparation usually consists of shopping and decorating. Faithful are encouraged to discipline themselves through self-control and patience and to read the Scriptures, specifically the prophecies that speak of the coming of the Messiah, in this lent period by the Church.

Faithful are to turn their focus to a Godly way of life that calls for sacrificing and almsgiving. Let everyone think of charity and the giving of his time, talents, and resources to others that may be in need. There is no better way to imitate Christ than to be loving and charitable towards others.

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Enroll with IndianBloodDonors.com

There are many patients needing blood everyday in various hospitals in your city, some patients are from your own city and some are from another city. At times a patient dies because he does not get a unit of blood and at times a needy patient is exploited by people or institutions who have stooped low enough to make quick and easy money by providing unhealthy blood.

Indianblooddonors.com is a Wireless (SMS) and Email based alert System for voluntary blood donors. It directly alerts registered blood donors in “real time” via SMS and Emails according to their blood donation calender.

Though text messaging is not a new technology, the idea of utilizing it to communicate quickly with potential donors is. The website gives Blood Donors complete privacy. A registered voluntary donor would not like to be disturbed regularly . Donors may want to donate blood at their own pace and time.

Indianblooddonors.com ensure that our donors donate blood at the Blood Bank / Hospital of their choice preferably which is closest to their place of work / residence. The authenticity of each Request posted on the site is preserved.

So please enroll with Indianblooddonors.com as fast as possible. You can save Lives!

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