Mala's Musings

Traveling to France? You need these.

2012-02-02T09:45:00.001+05:30

It was not much of a task to find some frequently used French words that we need while in France. It is my son's first trip to Paris. He would be in Paris in a couple of days.

I searched for all the important words in French. In less than 2 minutes I found a big list of words and typed them out.

Here are they:
I don’t understand - Je ne comprends pas
Where? – Où?
yes - oui
no - non
Thank you - merci
Sorry - desolé
Help! - Au secours!
Do you have - Avez-vous
How much?- Combien?
I would like a room-Je voudrais une chambre

The funny thing is I studied French for two years at my college and I remember very few of the above.

Au revoir.

If you have money...

2012-01-30T13:27:00.004+05:30

I saw this image in Facebook. It was posted in one of the members of Vaishnavisam eclass. Though such things would have been published online and offline, the message carries the potent when read in Tamil.

It seems this board is hung on a school classroom.

Looking for an upright electric bass with advanced features?

2012-01-28T09:27:00.000+05:30

After responding to a local newspaper advertisement that said an upcoming band group wanted immediately a budding guitar player who is also comfortable with upright electric bass, my son went about in search of a used electric bass to practice.

Since he had three months time before he again went abroad, he decided to acquire some on stage experience with a new music instrument. As he had no idea on what kind of upright electric bass that the band group has, he called them to get the details. He was told that it was a Platino VE-500 model made of spruce.

My son is a self learner. He can pick up the features and nuances of any string instrument on his own quickly. Being an obedient son, he listened to my advice and hired an upright electric bass instead of buying a second hand instrument.

I was not at all surprised when he was hired for a short term by the band captain.

Why Kohli should lead India?

2012-01-27T13:09:00.004+05:30

I adore Kohli and I fully support his views about the ugly Aussie cricketers and non-cricketers. He said he would like to give back to the abuses he received from Ben Hilfenhaus and the crowd. He did exactly that which of course was not liked by Ben Hilfenhaus.

But Ben and the Aussie cricketers and some Indian retired cricketers don't like what Kohli did and talked about. Why?

What is the fun taking abuses and bowing down? This is how my favorite Sourav Ganguly would have reacted and that is why he is loved by Indian cricket fans.

I feel Gavaskar's reprimand of Kohli's reaction is very cowardly. Please shut up Gavasakr! Don't keep losing all the respect you have earned!

Kohli, the only positive cricketer in the present Indian team is definitely the future captain of India!

Cheap resin jewelry molds.

2012-01-25T14:24:00.002+05:30

I curbed my urge to reply to a question on who supplies resin jewelry molds for fun shapes because I could not understand what he meant by ‘fun shapes’. Did he mean ‘odd shaped’? I could have guided my fellow discussion board member if that was what he meant. I know one of my husband’s friends is in the business of jewelry design. He is a knowledgeable person about resign jewelry molds.

Long before, he took me on a tour of his factory which is restricted to only trusted people. I was awe struck when I saw a live demonstration of jewelry making.

The shed where the hand-made ornaments were crafted was temperature controlled for quick drying of the liquid in the molds. I was told that plastic molds are preferred by most of the jewelry makers over rubber or polyurethane molds over moulds maintenance issue.

What a dip in AdSense earnings indicate?

2012-01-21T08:50:00.003+05:30

Of late, I noticed a slump in AdSense earnings in all my blogs. Have you experienced the same?

I know the AdSense revenue fluctuates wildly for all, irrespective of the popularity of the blog or static website and such variations don't last for more than week.

Web publishers can only write quality content and try their best to attract visitors through every other Internet marketing methods or SEO strategies. None of the webmasters can do anything more to influence the minds of the visitors.

In spite of this, if there is a dip in AdSense revenue, I believe it is due to ads with headlines that are not attracting viewers to click on. If publishers witness a drop in AdSense revenue, then, Google would also experience the same.

Why blame it on ourselves? What do you say?

Shari’s gourmet gift baskets.

2012-01-17T13:30:00.004+05:30

My instant (probably yours too) reaction would be a get 'em here shout when I am shown a bowl of Shari’s berries and my favorite juicy cheese cakes. Look at the image here. It looks so real to reach out and sink my teeth in it.

Frankly speaking, the cheese cakes are more inviting to me than the chocolate dipped berries. A basket Shari’s berries would be a suitable gift, in fact a perfect gift for anyone and for any happy occasion.

The popular notion is such delicacies are meant only for Valentine Day gifts. I beg to differ. I would buy Shari’s gourmet gift baskets mostly for parents and elders who are usually gifted with canes and sweaters. Surely, they deserve a better deal.

I would love to see the big smile and glistening eyes on elders’ face when they look at a basket of luscious cakes and pastries.

What is implied by educational philosophy?

2012-01-12T12:58:00.004+05:30

Image of Bertrand Russel.Indian Educational Philosophy
I let in the journalist and offered a rather uncomfortable seat took a similar one for me. He was there to interview on what educational philosophy I follow as a full time academician.

To be frank, I did not understand his question. I know only educational ethics, not any educational philosophies. He allowed me to take my time to answer.

I thought as he said. I told him I am inspired by few philosophers who were not necessarily attached to education. Bertrand Russel profoundly affected my notions about education.

J.Krishnamurthy's educational views and the way he has implemented his philosophies in his Rishi Valley school gave me some directions. His love for birds got my husband interested to visit his school in Madnapallee.

I think influenced by these noted philosophers but follwoing my own instinctive

Drowned Down Under.

2012-01-07T15:52:00.005+05:30

Yes, I think Indian cricket team would be cooked up at the end of 4th test match. The Indians are beaten, bruised, hurt and bleeding. There are too many people citing as many reasons for Indian team's surrender. I am sure the captain and the rest of the playing eleven knows the real reasons. Nevertheless, they won't talk frankly.

Do I have a strategy to defeat the Aussies at their home?

You bet and again, like me, millions of Indian cricket fans would offer a plan that they would claim as defeat proof.

The top two who are called openers are doing their job-opening the slide. It is where the Indian team should be courageous to make change. Yes, they need courage to bring openers who have the patience and temperament displayed by the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Wasim Jaffer.

Abinav Mukund can be pushed in though I think he is not endowed with many strokes. Still, the Indian team can now afford to experiment as there is nothing more to lose.

Image via Wikipedia

A rare encounter with a real angel.

2012-01-02T15:59:00.004+05:30

This blog post is written by my husband R.Badri

To make the sweet story short, I recently met a gentleman who happen to have values in life similar to me. I was searching for a lost contact. Somehow, I remembered the details of his house and gingerly knocked on one silent afternoon.

This gentleman named Mr.Sivaraman informed that my subject () has sold his house to him in 1993. That was eighteen years before. When I explained to Mr.Sivaraman, the purpose of my visit, he invited me in (what a lovely house in excellent surroundings) and traced my friend by making a couple of calls.

I was moved beyond expression. I am a total stranger to him. In spite of that, he extended kindness that is rarely seen these days. He told me that he also believed in connecting with people and staying in touch with friends.

Would I have behaved in the same manner if such an opportunity was presented to me? Would I have had the same patience?

I sincerely doubt!

Thank you Mr.Sivaraman.

Nashville cosmetology school offers federal aid.

2011-12-30T08:19:00.001+05:30

“Madam, as an international candidate, would I get admission in Nashville cosmetology school with financial aid”, asked one of my bright students. My spontaneous thought was India could be losing an excellent mathematician because she is just too good at mathematics.

Well, it is her choice to enter the world of beauties. I told her I would gather relevant information soon and went about the task. I saw in the Website of Regency Beauty School that since their courses are accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), students are eligible to apply to get federal financial aid subject to qualifications.

I wonder what their qualification expectations are. I hope it would be made available to international students too.

I have heard that as the fastest growing beauty art institution, Regency beauty school is expanding to more states in the U.S. and that would mean admitting more students from other countries also.

This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com or contact Regency Beauty Institute – 3583 Alpine Avenue NW – Walker, MI 49544

Why all these smart madness?

2011-12-27T15:11:00.004+05:30

Every where I see advertisements of SmartPhones. The television is bombarding me with ads of smartphones from all and sundry.

Tell me, exactly why I should buy a smartphone?

I am using my mobile phone only to talk and occasionally send short messages. How a smartphone will help me? Will it reduce my monthly bill?
Will it stop unsolicited calls and annoying short messages?

My current mobile phone connection is able to get me connected to the calls quickly enough! Would a smartphone beat that speed? Or will it just catch my thought and get me connected to the person I am thinking about?

Why all these smart madness?

Look at my handsome son.

2011-12-23T13:42:00.004+05:30

My son is leaving for Prague and Berlin during this Christmas weekend. I was talking to him yesterday and he sounded eager to get away from work. He has been working non-stop for the past 4 months and badly needed a break.

And what a break he is taking! I gave him useful(?) motherly tips for his safe journey. He kept saying 'OK'. I wonder whether he really let any of my tips to sink in.

BTW, do you know that he has fully utilized the new timeline feature introduced by Facebook by placing his photos of him since his childhood to his living in Oslo as on date, chronologically?

I liked this image of him you see here. Isn't he handsome!

Never buy PLR article without consulting me.

2011-12-17T15:19:00.001+05:30

My procrastination finally ended when I dusted off the PLR stuff on interesting and amazing subjects that forgotten or not discussed any longer. Don’t you believe me?

For example, what do you know about the term called "operating principles" that the mankind has taken for granted even though they can be called lies because they cannot be just logically explained?

The title, “Useful lies” would definitely make anyone to sit up and read further. They are beliefs which cannot be proven but still they are harmless. In fact, they do good to us.

As I skimmed through that PLR article, I concluded it was a hopeless article and could not at all justify the title.

However, I decided to compile a series of blog posts on ‘useful lies’ though with a different perspective.

Stay tuned!

Oh yes, never buy PLR article without consulting me. In addition, don’t ever accept free PLR. They are pure junk.

Who should buy term life insurance.

2011-12-13T10:19:00.000+05:30

If your life insurance agent fails to educate you on the different life coverage policies, you can help him and yourself by visiting wholesaleinsurance.net. I kept bouncing on the site through search engines for my long tail search term, “The difference between term life insurance vs. regular life insurance.

After gaining insight on the topic of my quest, I realized its advantages for certain types of people with its exceptions when the term of your choice ends and the insured person survives. I must confess my preconceived notions about term life insurance were unnecessary.

I think I have aroused your interest. Yes, there are exceptions and you better know them by visiting the web site I mentioned above. While you are there, you will read useful tips on how to shop for term life insurance. Please share them with your friends and relatives.

If you're spiritually curious, there is still hope!

2011-12-10T12:53:00.000+05:30

I just smile away when some of my students or teacher friends ask me if I am believer? To reply would mean defending my beliefs. I am of the firm opinion that you should never defend your beliefs.

I once made a blog post titled, "Why should be go to temples" based on a sentence that I read which goes like this: "When you are DOWN to nothing.... God is UP to something!"..

Long after I wrote that blog post, I have more answers for the same question. The urge to burst out with revealing answers is strong but I am also taught not to yield to such temptations which would compromise one's basic premises.

There is hope, always but only for those who are curious.

Who manufactures the best stainless steel watches?

2011-12-07T10:26:00.002+05:30

Have you noticed this trend? The preference for light weighted gadgets does not apply to watches alone. We prefer feather light mobiles, iPods that weigh less than 50 grams but we like to wear a stainless steel watch. Doesn’t it strike odd?

Another oddity is, even though we like to feel the weight of the watch on our wrist, we use only (mostly) leather or rubber watch strap. Inexplicably, we don’t like to use a steel watch strap which was in vogue during our grandfather’s time.

I recently saw in a fashion magazine a lovely looking stainless steel watch with golden hands. It is made by Teno, not so well known in India but people here are aware of this watch brand.

Look the image of it here. Looks really beautiful-right?

Want to look beautiful?

2011-12-07T09:19:00.008+05:30

It has been my long wish to start a blog on various makeup items, diet, exercise and tips to look beautiful. It might have been my lack of opportunities to make myself appear attractive that probably urged me to read hundreds of articles on fashion, appearance etc that I wanted to share.

I know there is stiff competition to rank high for beauty niche. Nevertheless, I love the challenge to compete with them. I am confident of my blog marketing skills plus I have compiled extraordinary resources for my beauty blog.

I request you to visit my new Beauty blog and offer your feedback.

What you should know about types cable protectors.

2011-12-05T12:46:00.003+05:30

Learning something new happens in two ways mainly.

1. You seek the knowledge

2. Knowledge seeks you

Both are good ways but the second way is full of surprises. You stumble onto useful knowledge that we may never seek but still would find it handy within days of gaining insight.

Till yesterday, I knew only one type of cord cover-the rubber sleeves that are used to hide the cables of electric wire, telephone cords and cables for viewing satellite television channels.

I was casually browsing some of my regular websites yesterday afternoon when I landed on electriduct.com. For the next 20 minutes I went on learning about myriad types cord covers that conceal wires and cables in various locations based on the foot or vehicular traffic the cord covers are subjected to.

The image below would give you an idea of what I am referring to. To read more, please visit electriduct.com/Eagle-Parking-Stops-Speed-Bumps.html

A very useful afternoon I would say.

Unbelievable Internet marketing ideas.

2011-12-05T10:28:00.004+05:30

Look where the Internet marketing has gone! It is so amazing to note the IM has at last bringing out the best of creative minds.

This video below is actually a Fiverr gig which is located at http://fiverr.com/terry_oi/magically-reveal-your-logo-or-message-from-my-magic-cup-in-a-hd-video?autoplay=true

Don't you think gone are the days of classified advertisements and RSS Feed submission to attract visitors to a website or blog? Fiverr is motivating hundreds of creative people to come out with unbelievable Internet marketing ideas.

Watch this video below and then visit fiverr.com to read fantastic traffic driving ideas.

What is the best price for a refurbished desktop PC?

2011-12-03T07:49:00.000+05:30

I was stunned when I began my search for refurbished computers that I need to buy for my mathematics academy, not because of the various options but because of confusing words. Refurbished computers are also sold as ‘reused computers’, ‘recycled computers’ and ‘end of life computers’. Naturally, I had to postpone my purchase before I educated myself properly about what are the differences between them.

Though the computer prices have fallen a lot since I bought my first computer 12 years ago, I know it is not advisable to buy new computers to teach school students who are not likely to use them with caution.

In addition, I have no budget for 8 new computers; that is the reason for my shopping for used computers that are sold after refurbishing and still come with limited period warranty.

What do you think is the best price for a refurbished desktop PC that has a one year old configuration?

Vanilla Icream removes acidity!

2011-11-29T07:27:00.001+05:30

Can you imagine-a tall glass of fresh vanilla ice cream is one of the proven cure for acidity? In addition, you are assured of relief from acidity within a few minutes!

I hope my diabetic husband doesn't read this blog post.

We know that water is the best antacid and we are supposed to drink at least a tall glass of water early in the morning and before we drink the first coffee.

But vanilla ice cream? Hmmm... I don't know. I must do a bit of research about this.

In Indian food, ginger and coriander is used regularly. They are known to enhance the digesting power. If that is taken care of, then, there is worry of acidity.

To me, basil leaves are God sent medicine. By chewing a few basil leaves, I can get rid of my acidity almost immediately.

Ashwin's answer to Gambhir.

2011-11-26T09:38:00.004+05:30

I think Gambhir would shut up now instead of rebutting or criticizing team mates' opinions. He unnecessarily shot back on Ashwin's opinion on Mumbai cricket pitch.

Ashwin replied fittingly with a century. He was the top scorer in the Indian team filled with Gambhir, Sehwag, Tendulkar, Dravid, Lakshman, Kholi and Dhoni!

Ashwin never said he is not ready to bowl on Mumbai cricket pitch. He just expressed his experience of bowling there and how the wicket responded. Gambhir sounded hurt.

I like to see Gambhir batting positively. That's all.

Thank you Ashwin for an entertaining batting. Keep it up.

Stunning women wearing sexy bunny costumes.

2011-11-22T13:56:00.001+05:30

The look on my husband’s face was more of a shock than surprise. He saw me looking at the sexy image (image only dear) of a good looking woman wearing playboy bunny costume. I feigned innocence and continued to look at more such images wearing different types of bunny costumes.

Only when I finished saving some of the images, I bothered to explain to my husband the purpose of my research on playboy bunny costume. I was helping out a friend of mine who is working in a famous school where she is also in-charge of arranging fun filled caravans and organizing dramas and events.

For one of her tasks, she sought my help in identifying bunny costumes for some of her students studying in higher class.

BTW, I failed to ask my husband what is wrong in a woman looking at the images of other attractive women?

Your beauty needs are met.

2011-11-19T15:06:00.003+05:30

What if there is no doctor nearby you is available to ask questions about a certain beauty related problem? We all feel shy to ask anyone about hair loss or broken nail. Why, we even feel embarrassed to ask the doctor certain questions. This doesn't mean we would comfortable ask our beautician or friends and relatives.

We might feel comfortable to ask someone on the phone because, we don't have to show our face. Similarly, posting question in any online forum is easy to do.

Here is an ideal solution for all of us to ask questions like:
* Can I use protein powder to loss weight?
* What kind of wedding gown is suitable to wear in summer?
* Do brides wear disposable huggies?

To ask these types of questions, you need not face anyone. You can ask anonymously in
http://www.makeuptalk.com/f/

This forum is very actively participated. It is a big store of information for both women and men for beauty and health care issues.

BTW, I am in the process of developing a beauty and fashion blog. I intend to install a forum for this blog.

Actos cancer lawyers and World Diabetes Day.

2011-11-15T07:25:00.002+05:30

Look at the sharp contrasts in the world that would certainly make you wonder whether such miseries can be prevented at all from happening in future.

· The world observed the ‘World Diabetes Day’ yesterday.

· The U.S. is in the middle of American Diabetes Month-a campaign floated by the American Diabetes Association

· The personal injury legal firm of actos cancer attorneys has announced that it is ready to extend legal assistance to the victims of Actos, a diabetes medicine

The reports are widespread. Diabetes patients who have taken Actos may face an increased risk of developing bladder cancer or already contracted the worst (cancer in the bladder).

While most of the victims of Actos might resign to the fact that it is their fate to suffer, a few courageous victims are filing legal suits with the help of Watts Guerra Craft LLP against the manufacturers (Takeda Pharmaceuticals) of Actos.

Do you know the book of myriad things?

2011-11-13T14:44:00.002+05:30

I have this crazy habit of reading several years old Reader's Digest. The articles, stories, jokes and the real life drama are always refreshing to me even after I read again years later.

Here is one such trivia that I am sharing with you.

Everyone of us without exception would like to know the answers to so many questions that arise in our daily life.

What is the best cure for headache?
Is it a good day to start a business?
Are cats good pets?
What is the implication of a recurring dream?

If only we have a book that asks and answers all our common questions...?
We are not that fortunate but the Chinese are. They have what is supposed to be the oldest almanac in the world called "T'ung Shu". It means "Book of myriad things".

Do you know the date of this almanac? Hold your breath; It was produced in China in 2256 B.C.

It contains folk remedies, charts and predictions, proverbs, palmistry etc.

Source: Reader's Digest.

Are you a considerate shopper for Christmas gifts?

2011-11-08T09:46:00.003+05:30

I am glad I changed my mind at the last moment while selecting Christmas gifts. Instead of buying 6 beautiful christmas coffee mugs, I paid for an equal number of snowman wine glasses that appealed to me. It would be certainly a first time for my former employer.

Look at both the Christmas coffee cup and the snowman wine glasses. Don’t you think it is difficult to choose between the two?

I know there is still lot of time but I am an early bird and wise too. I cannot shop peacefully when I am jostled by the holiday shopping crowd. Though online shopping is an easy option, I enjoy an outing in the sun during winter.

As an afterthought, instead of giving just the wine glasses, I also bought a bottle of wine. Very considerate of me-eh?

God opened the doors for me.

2011-11-04T15:35:00.000+05:30

God opened the doors for me. Who else could have done it?

After paying the pill in the nearby supermarket, I started walking towards the double swing door. Both of my hands were full with shopping bags. I might be carrying about 7 KGs. It was certainly beyond my capacity.

I was secretly expecting for someone to open the doors for me. Actually, at that time (3.00 PM), there was nobody.

Just when I neared the door, a middle aged lady walked in to hold the doors open for me. Before I could hide my pleasure, I walked out thanking her on the way out.

I immediately looked back. Again, there was no one.

Paper shower is useful for wipe on the go.

2011-10-31T07:20:00.000+05:30

The video chat session with my son is a routine. Every Sunday, he would come online at 4.00 PM and it would go on till 6.30 PM. Yes, it is all personal between a mother and her only son living in Norway.

Last Sunday, he excused himself for a slight delay. He wanted to take a bath. He came back in less than 2 minutes! How can anyone take a bath in just two minutes?

My son told me that he took a paper shower!

I sat up bolt straight. Paper Shower! Now, this is getting weird. My son then showed a pack of paper towelettes, one wet and one dry. All you need to do is use the wet towelette first and then use the dry one to wipe off the moisture. It is pretty effective he said.

Hmmm.. I am sure paper shower should be made available in Indian trains and it would be a definite hit among passengers.

Wipe on the go.

Shameless appreciation for gifts bought from Red Envelope.

2011-10-27T07:44:00.000+05:30

Yes, I am biased towards red Envelope when it comes to buying grandma gifts or for that matter gifts for all ages. I am a very choosy mother while buying gifts for any occasion. I like sophisticated and stylish gifts that convey my rich taste. I can find them only in redenvelope.com

My recent purchase from them is a pair of rich red throw pillows. I just bought them for no reason except that I like red bedding items. Once in a way, I used to gift myself like this.

Occasionally, I would end up spending more when someone expresses shameless appreciation for my purchase and I have to return their compliments in kind.

Needless to say, I would again approach red Envelope for satisfying my ego.

Most effective anti aging elixir.

2011-10-23T09:25:00.000+05:30

With no shame or decency whatsoever, I stared with immense appreciation at the man sitting opposite to me at the eye clinic. His facial skin literally glowed. Suddenly I remembered. He must be using that expensive Argan oil which is reported to be the most effective anti aging elixir.

Argan oil irons out the creases, thwarts acne and even said to prevent psoriasis. Yes, that is how I remembered Argan oil. My dermatologist told me about this antioxidant oil from Morocco when she diagnosed psoriasis for me.

Natural skin care tonic
The oil is extracted from Argan tree, a native of Morocco. Beauty parlors have started using this natural skin care tonic widely.

The good looking man who must be above 45 caught me and smiled at me which was breathtakingly captivating.

English cricketer Patel resorts to ancient trick.

2011-10-19T13:43:00.003+05:30

If a cricket team just vanquished the world champions, naturally their pride would be high on the world. However, what if the same team starts losing to the same world champions with in a few weeks? Their pride will hit the dirt. Oh yes, it is natural and understandable too.

The next natural thing would be for any such team would be to pull up their socks and try to play a better cricket. That is what a true sportsman would do!

Oh no! Not us says the English cricket man Samit Patel. I am sure his name would not ring a bell among genuine cricket lovers. Therefore, let me introduce him to you. Samit Patel plays for England cricket team and bats somewhere lower.

I don't know how he bats but he surly can play cricket with his mouth. He declared grandly that the entire English team is going to abuse the Indian cricket team on the ground. The euphemism for that brave act is 'sledging'.

He is quoted saying that England would carry on sledging in an attempt to "get the Indians out of their comfort zone." (Source: http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/news/article?id=item/2.0/-/story/cricket.ani.com/two-defeats-hands-india-forces-england-resort-sledging-20111019/)

Of course Mr.Patel, we don't expect anything more from you.

--->Yeah, that's him-Samit Patel

The one stop place for RV insurance.

2011-10-17T14:00:00.002+05:30

Would living on the road for the next six months in a motor home require me to opt for additional coverage while buying rv insurance? When I raised this question on the search engines, I was a bit overwhelmed with the information.

I had a tough time filtering the search results. Even after clicking on a dozen links, I stood where I began. I refused to allow the frustration set in. I rephrased my search terms. At last, just before giving up, I read that it is wise to talk to the insurance people directly and find out if they have people on their sales team that deal specifically with motor home insurance.

Drawing a blank, I again took refuge in the web and found out Good Sam, the ultimate destination for motor home lovers. The insight I gained left me speechless. Now, I feel I can take up the career of an insurance agent for recreational vehicles.

Thank you T.N.E.B.

2011-10-17T11:00:00.000+05:30

The power went off at about 10.15 pm but I slept on as the room retained some chillness from the a/c. The short lived sleep made me get up and inspect why the power was down.

I was taken aback by the scene in my street. There was a police patrol, several neighbors spilled on to the street and then I noticed the acrid smell. The electricity distribution box got burnt completely.

My heart sank. This meant there won't be power for another 15 to 16 hours. Due to the intervention of some politicians, the technical staff of electricity board gave us temporary connection which is available even as I am writing this.

Thank you EB!

Headrush headphones are sold hot!

2011-10-14T12:59:00.002+05:30

The bloggers conference sponsored by Tata Grande and organized by Indi Blogger was poorly covered by the news media that always seem to be partial to pleasant events in the world. Don’t you think so?

A half an hour before the conference started, I entered the hall, made my way to a group who hurriedly took off the headphones to greet me except a gentleman who kept his good looking headphone where it is supposed to be.

This made me take a second look at him and also at his headphones that certainly looked different from the stale looking black headphones. Ah, that must be the reason for him to display it. He wanted to show off his headphones.

I normally don’t restrain myself from admiring anything that stands apart. The knowledge thus gained helps me in being a blogger of diverse subjects.

His headphones (image below) details that I gathered are:

· HeadRush Aftershock Bass Headphones ( sorry, not heard of before)

· 40-watt sound

· Gold plated plug for maximum sound

· Bought it online from The Source (source.ca)

Nice purchase eh? What better place to show his new look headphones than a bloggers conference?

Indian banks are kicking its customers.

2011-10-12T09:06:00.005+05:30

Inflation is on the prowl. Indian economists can't come up with anything productive to check the inflation. As a quick resort, they lay their feet on the coward Indians (including I) and force them to pay more against their home loans.

But what about home loan agreement?-you cry.

What? I did not hear you!-say the banks.

Banks hike rates. The reaction is felt even when we are paying for less frequent expenses. The Indian economists, finance professionals slowly lead the Indian citizens towards a situation where they are forced to miss a repayment or two triggering in a financial collapse just like America.

Banks in India are spineless corporate who never do anything in gratitude to their customers in any way. They keep eating, satisfy their employees' demands, feed the RBI coffers and kick us where it hurts most.

This guest blog post by R.Badrinarayanan is in reaction to the 15% hike in loam loan repayments.

Thanks to Chennai Super Kings.

2011-10-03T14:15:00.004+05:30

Thanks to Chennai Super Kings for the meek surrender to a team that bothered none so far in the Champions League 2011. With their exit from the tournament, CSK has helped thousands of its ardent fans to stay away from television thereby saving them time and money.

I will never watch any cricket match hereafter which is going to save me thousands of valuable hours. Already, millions of Indian cricket fans were forced to lose their interest due to Indian cricket team's spineless performance in England.

The poor performances of CSK, RCB and Mumbai Indians would make the crickets stands empty. The revenue drop will hit the BCCI and their pride will take a severe beating.

Goodbye cricket and Goodbye Indian cricket team!

World’s largest network of Cosmetology Schools.

2011-09-29T13:37:00.002+05:30

I am a firm believer that every human being is beautiful in some way without ever having to enhance their appearance. Still, I agree a cosmetology school trained beautician can work on you on request but only to a certain extent. Actually, a beautician boosts more of your self confidence than the looks.

Long ago, I remember reading a catchy slogan of a lipstick manufacturer that said, “We don’t sell lipstick. We sell confidence”. Naturally, that lipstick sold more than any other lipstick. The confidence of the lipstick manufacturer in the product was viral.

Would leading cosmetology schools such as Regency Beauty Institute touch upon such finer aspects of beauty selling in their training? After all, their graduates sell a service that is high in demand always.

I guess Hayes Batson would be aware of the values of copywriting. As the CEO of 80 cosmetology schools in the U.S. she would know how to train her students in all aspects of beautifying both the body and the spirit.

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Wireless barcode scanner with Bluetooth.

2011-09-26T08:15:00.000+05:30

Once again, the local supermarket near my house either hired a wrong billing clerk or using an outdated barcode scanner. The billing clerk was finding it difficult to hold the barcode scanner in her hand which made her look clumsy and inefficient. The line in front of her grew impatient.

I thought it was easy to handle these wireless barcode scanners. With the advent of Bluetooth technology, a billing clerk can use it several feet away from the checkout counter.

I waited for my turn patiently. When I got to her, I asked her what her problem was. She informed that there is nothing wrong with the device. A particular supplier’s products carried barcode which the scanner failed to read correctly at the first attempt.

I understood and promised her that I will inform the purchase manager about this.

More business means poor customer care.

2011-09-23T14:10:00.004+05:30

In the last two weeks, I traveled deep in Tamilnadu and visited many vaishnavite temples. While the stay, food and the perumals were excellent, I did not enjoy the bus travel.

The buses were terribly crowded. They moved at less than 30KM per hour on an average. The behavior of the bus conductors were rude. They were so polite about 30 years ago. Man, where they have all gone!

When I have certainly improved my social behavior in the last three decades, I found it the other way in many places including hotels and restaurants where at any given time, the tables are full.

It must be the crowd that is getting at bus conductors and hotel staff.

Many ancient temples are in deplorable condition due to lack of patronage where as popular temples located conveniently attract more people these days.

Ah yes! We all want comfort even to pray and we would like very much to head back to the air-conditioned hotels rooms immediately after exiting the temples and that's why we prefer to go to temples that are conveniently located.