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Booma said... - Radhe Radhe!
Thanks a lot.Your blog is a ocean.Thanks again for uploading Smt.Vishaka Hari Upanyasam.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Visakha Hari - Rukmini Kalyaanam
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Janagana mana instead of Mangalam
T. M. Krishna took his rasikas by surprise once again
Jana gana mana
Well-known vocalist T M Krishna has kicked off a debate by singing the national anthem at the end of his concert with some individual ornamentation. While his Saturday concert at Sri Rama Seva Mandali was studded with the usual classical compositions, the concluding piece was completely unexpected.
After requesting everyone to stand up, he broke out into Jana gana mana, singing it with some raga flourishes.
Some thought concluding with the national anthem was a gimmick to earn a standing ovation. Music circles are agog with questions. Is it acceptable to present the national anthem in a classical concert? And, on the other hand, what stops a singer from singing the national anthem? And if a classical musician is given the freedom to interpret the national anthem his way, shouldn't similar liberty be granted to folk, rap and rock musicians?
Many opinions came up. Pavan Duggal, Supreme Court advocate, said, Nobody can use the national anthem for commercial benefit. Singing it as an item in a ticketed concert, recording it for a commercial music CD, or making a ringtone is unwelcome.
Two years ago, N R Narayana Murthy, chief mentor of Infosys, was pushed into a controversy for playing an instrumental version of the national anthem.
There are many patriotic songs in the Carnatic music repertoire. The national anthem must be sung on occasions of national importance and not for entertainment, said Raghavan, a Carnatic music aficionado.
At the Saturday concert at Rama Seva Mandali in Chamarajpet, senior citizens were uncomfortable about standing up for the song.
Legal angles
Lawyer Arun Mani quotes the guidelines for playing the national anthem. "It is okay to be seated when the anthem is played as a part of a programme, documentary or movie, but it is important that decorum be maintained," he said.
Legally speaking, if a public interest case is filed against dishonouring the national anthem, the judge would have to estimate the damage and impose a punishment which could be up to three years of imprisonment or a fine or both, said Radha Harihar, corporate lawyer.
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act will not apply in this instance, and moreover, the Ministry of Home affairs has left it to the good sense of the people not to indulge in indiscriminate singing or playing of the anthem.
Constitutional expert B V Acharya said not singing the national anthem in the official tune would be `improper,' even if it did may not amount to an offence.
"So long as there is no disrespect shown, singing the national anthem in any context is not an offence. But changing the tune is wrong and not befitting," he said.
When the Vande Mataram tune was changed by A R Rahman, Acharya was upset because he had heard the older tune for a long time.
"Now we are used to the new tune. But when it comes to the national anthem, no one can change the tune," he said.
He conceded Krishna's intention was good, but said he should not set a precedent for others to meddle with the national anthem.
Mandali takeVaradarajan, secretary of Sri Rama Seva Mandali, confirmed Krishna had sung the national anthem.
"At the end of each programme a concluding number called the Pavamana is performed. This was the first time the national anthem was sung as the Pavamana. It was the same tune and he did not make any change or leave out anything. The bhaava (emotion) was the same, but he made minor improvisations on the raaga," he told Bangalore Mirror.
`Spirit of nationalism'T M Krishna justified singing Jana gana mana, and said, "The rendition was purely an expression of the spirit of nationalism. "
He said he was unaware of any law that prohibits the singing of the national anthem at classical concerts. About the style, he said, "In the version recently popularised by A R Rahman, many artists have performed the national anthem, and one can clearly see the artist in each rendition... similarly, I have not altered the tune, but you can find the musician T M Krishna in my rendition."
He said the performance showed his "deep respect" for the national anthem.
Inputs from Bangalore Mirror Bureau
Well-known vocalist T M Krishna concludes his Carnatic concert with the national anthem, leaving some pleasantly surprised, and some with raised eyebrows
Posted On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 02:49:05 PM
Well-known vocalist T M Krishna has kicked off a debate by singing the national anthem at the end of his concert with some individual ornamentation. While his Saturday concert at Sri Rama Seva Mandali was studded with the usual classical compositions, the concluding piece was completely unexpected.
After requesting everyone to stand up, he broke out into Jana gana mana, singing it with some raga flourishes.
Some thought concluding with the national anthem was a gimmick to earn a standing ovation. Music circles are agog with questions. Is it acceptable to present the national anthem in a classical concert? And, on the other hand, what stops a singer from singing the national anthem? And if a classical musician is given the freedom to interpret the national anthem his way, shouldn't similar liberty be granted to folk, rap and rock musicians?
Many opinions came up. Pavan Duggal, Supreme Court advocate, said, Nobody can use the national anthem for commercial benefit. Singing it as an item in a ticketed concert, recording it for a commercial music CD, or making a ringtone is unwelcome.
Two years ago, N R Narayana Murthy, chief mentor of Infosys, was pushed into a controversy for playing an instrumental version of the national anthem.
There are many patriotic songs in the Carnatic music repertoire. The national anthem must be sung on occasions of national importance and not for entertainment, said Raghavan, a Carnatic music aficionado.
At the Saturday concert at Rama Seva Mandali in Chamarajpet, senior citizens were uncomfortable about standing up for the song.
Legal angles
Lawyer Arun Mani quotes the guidelines for playing the national anthem. "It is okay to be seated when the anthem is played as a part of a programme, documentary or movie, but it is important that decorum be maintained," he said.
Legally speaking, if a public interest case is filed against dishonouring the national anthem, the judge would have to estimate the damage and impose a punishment which could be up to three years of imprisonment or a fine or both, said Radha Harihar, corporate lawyer.
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act will not apply in this instance, and moreover, the Ministry of Home affairs has left it to the good sense of the people not to indulge in indiscriminate singing or playing of the anthem.
Constitutional expert B V Acharya said not singing the national anthem in the official tune would be `improper,' even if it did may not amount to an offence.
"So long as there is no disrespect shown, singing the national anthem in any context is not an offence. But changing the tune is wrong and not befitting," he said.
When the Vande Mataram tune was changed by A R Rahman, Acharya was upset because he had heard the older tune for a long time.
"Now we are used to the new tune. But when it comes to the national anthem, no one can change the tune," he said.
He conceded Krishna's intention was good, but said he should not set a precedent for others to meddle with the national anthem.
Mandali takeVaradarajan, secretary of Sri Rama Seva Mandali, confirmed Krishna had sung the national anthem.
"At the end of each programme a concluding number called the Pavamana is performed. This was the first time the national anthem was sung as the Pavamana. It was the same tune and he did not make any change or leave out anything. The bhaava (emotion) was the same, but he made minor improvisations on the raaga," he told Bangalore Mirror.
`Spirit of nationalism'T M Krishna justified singing Jana gana mana, and said, "The rendition was purely an expression of the spirit of nationalism. "
He said he was unaware of any law that prohibits the singing of the national anthem at classical concerts. About the style, he said, "In the version recently popularised by A R Rahman, many artists have performed the national anthem, and one can clearly see the artist in each rendition... similarly, I have not altered the tune, but you can find the musician T M Krishna in my rendition."
He said the performance showed his "deep respect" for the national anthem.
Inputs from Bangalore Mirror Bureau
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Carnatic Music Raagas - Charukesi
"Charukesi" the "Eternal Enchantress" could best sum up the flavour and mood of this great melakarta Raga.
She can enthrall you with supreme devotional fervour,as in Saint Thyagaraja's "Adamodi Galade" and Swathi Thirunal's "Krupaya Palaya"
She can woo you with sringara rasa,("Pasyati disi disi",the Jayadeva Ashtapathi- hear BMK singing this with great,soulful, charm or "Manmatha leelaiyai" by MKT from the Tamil film "Haridas"(download from M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavthar - item No. 31), or again,"Vasantha mullai" by TMS from the tamil film,"Sarangadara".(download from T.M. Soundarrajan's best - item No 43)
Charukesi is the 26th Melakartha raga,falling in the "Bana" Chakra.
It's aarohana/avarohana are:
Aa: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2S
Av: SN2D1PM1G3R2S
It is also known as "Tarangini" in the "Dikshitar Asampoorna Mela System",with :
Aa: S R2 G3 P D1 N2 D1 S
Av: S D1 P M1 G3 R2 S
OR
Aa: S R2 G3 P D1 N2 D1 P D1 S
Av: S D1 P G3 R2 S G3 M1 R2 G3 S
It is one of the melakarta ragas, which was not popular in the early days of concert singing,even though,Saint Thyagaraja's."Ada modi galade" was in existence for a few centuries.It became one of the popular ragas for concert singing after the popularity of the Swathi Thirunal krithi,"Krupaya Palaya sowre" in concert platforms.
It is a raga lending itself to compositions of great lyrical beauty,and capable of holding the listener in an enthralling appeal with it's simple arrangement of swaras and great emotional impact .
It is one of the main ragas chosen by musicians in concert platforms,often with very elaborate expositions lasting from 30 to 60 minutes,including,alapana,sangathis,neravals,intricate swaraprastharas,and also RTP's.It is usually sung in the first half of the concert if it is the main raga, or in the latter half of the concert if it is of a light "bhajan" variety.
Courtesy: T.M. Sivaraman in forumhub/maayam
Charukesi - ArOhaNam : PoorvAnga (sa ri ga ma) is ShankarAbharanam and UttarAnga (pa da ni Sa) is tOdi.
Some more points :
Charukesi - AvarOhaNam : PoorvAnga (Sa ni da pa) is tOdi and the uttarAnga (ma ga ri sa) is ShankarAbharanam.
This rAg's 'ma' moorchanai (shruti bEdam) takes to Gowri manohari
This rAg's 'ni' moorchanai (shruti bEdam) becomes Vachaspathi.
(From: V.Annasamy)
She can enthrall you with supreme devotional fervour,as in Saint Thyagaraja's "Adamodi Galade" and Swathi Thirunal's "Krupaya Palaya"
She can woo you with sringara rasa,("Pasyati disi disi",the Jayadeva Ashtapathi- hear BMK singing this with great,soulful, charm or "Manmatha leelaiyai" by MKT from the Tamil film "Haridas"(download from M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavthar - item No. 31), or again,"Vasantha mullai" by TMS from the tamil film,"Sarangadara".(download from T.M. Soundarrajan's best - item No 43)
Charukesi is the 26th Melakartha raga,falling in the "Bana" Chakra.
It's aarohana/avarohana are:
Aa: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2S
Av: SN2D1PM1G3R2S
It is also known as "Tarangini" in the "Dikshitar Asampoorna Mela System",with :
Aa: S R2 G3 P D1 N2 D1 S
Av: S D1 P M1 G3 R2 S
OR
Aa: S R2 G3 P D1 N2 D1 P D1 S
Av: S D1 P G3 R2 S G3 M1 R2 G3 S
It is one of the melakarta ragas, which was not popular in the early days of concert singing,even though,Saint Thyagaraja's."Ada modi galade" was in existence for a few centuries.It became one of the popular ragas for concert singing after the popularity of the Swathi Thirunal krithi,"Krupaya Palaya sowre" in concert platforms.
It is a raga lending itself to compositions of great lyrical beauty,and capable of holding the listener in an enthralling appeal with it's simple arrangement of swaras and great emotional impact .
It is one of the main ragas chosen by musicians in concert platforms,often with very elaborate expositions lasting from 30 to 60 minutes,including,alapana,sangathis,neravals,intricate swaraprastharas,and also RTP's.It is usually sung in the first half of the concert if it is the main raga, or in the latter half of the concert if it is of a light "bhajan" variety.
Courtesy: T.M. Sivaraman in forumhub/maayam
Charukesi - ArOhaNam : PoorvAnga (sa ri ga ma) is ShankarAbharanam and UttarAnga (pa da ni Sa) is tOdi.
Some more points :
Charukesi - AvarOhaNam : PoorvAnga (Sa ni da pa) is tOdi and the uttarAnga (ma ga ri sa) is ShankarAbharanam.
This rAg's 'ma' moorchanai (shruti bEdam) takes to Gowri manohari
This rAg's 'ni' moorchanai (shruti bEdam) becomes Vachaspathi.
(From: V.Annasamy)
- http://www.mediafire.com/?nznyjdl3gzy Aadamodi - Aruna Sairam
- http://www.mediafire.com/?mmidgtmfwyj Aadamodi - Maayavaram sisters
- http://www.mediafire.com/?dxi2gknjzja Aadamodi - M. L. Vasanthakumari
- http://www.mediafire.com/?31zlozzgln1 Aadamodi - P. Unnikrishnan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?nog4tjfjvbu Aadamodi - Aalaapanai - T.K. Rangachari
- http://www.mediafire.com/?0n2dggyjm2z Aadamodi - T.K. Rangachari
- http://www.mediafire.com/?1yjmujt1l4o Aadamodi - Aalaapanai - T.V. Sankarqanarayanan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?rjw1wonogoj Aadamodi - Violin - T.V. Sankaranarayanan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?dl9l8qnqw788q99 Aadamodi - T.V. Sankaranarayaan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?mgotdnh1j2o Aadamodi - Thani - T.V. Sankaranarayanan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?gymjyylmiyd Aanjaneyanin - O.S. Arun
- http://www.mediafire.com/?oglznnynjkq Aayiram aayiram - Bombay Jayashri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?0mtnynnymzm Aayiram aayiram - M. L. Vasanthakumari
- http://www.mediafire.com/?0czwantlntn Innam en manam - Charulatha Mani
- http://www.mediafire.com/?jjghzn05nmm Innum en manam - Nithyashri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?nyykyjdynjj Krishna krupaa - K. J. Yesudoss
- http://www.mediafire.com/?21zotjdzn2n Krupayaa paalaya - G.S. Mani
- http://www.mediafire.com/?diynml3qhdm Krupayaa paalaya - K. J. Yesudoss
- http://www.mediafire.com/?zhhoymdomzv Krupayaa paalaya - Aalaapanai - Ranjani &Gaayathri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?tn25nlmt2wz Krupayaa paalaya - Violin - Ranjani and Gaayathri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?jzxjyzyuwj4 Krupayaa paalaya - Ranjani &Gaayathri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?lxmnwrq5i0z Krupayaa paalaya - Thani - Ranjani &Gaayathri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?gmtyn4yh4km Kuzhalosai - Nithyashree
- http://www.mediafire.com/?izgqtizzzdm Pasayathi (Ashtapathi) Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
- http://www.mediafire.com/?zoyiwmjymnj Shanthi dhaayini - Sowmya
- http://www.mediafire.com/?ygiq2yyn3ot Thunai neeye - Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
- http://www.mediafire.com/?ryrnzzdqtmx Velum Mayilum thunai - S.P. Ramh
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Copyright said... - #24 is from a commercially released album - please delete + remove.
hvaidya said...- Done
- Arun Visweswaran said...
- Sir, could you check the following : TVS Aadamodi krithi - the link downloads the Ranjani Gayathri Krupaya Palaya rendition, while the RG - Krupaya Palaya krithi downloads the Mayavaram sisters Aadamodi.
- hvaidya said...
- Dear Arun Visweswaran
Thanks for pointing out the errors.
I have corrected all the three errors pointed out by you. Please let me know whether they are in order now.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
- Vishy said...
- This is a fantastic blog. Keep up the good work sir.
Vishy
- Vishy said...
- very good work!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Please ! Please !! Don't drink and drive
All those who drive after consuming alcohol, saying "I am not drunk", Please read this without fail. I am sure you will stop drinking , if you have plan to drive.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Carnatic Music Raagaas - Candrakauns
Chandrakauns is a very beautiful and striking rag. It is also surprisingly easy to perform. One should keep in mind, that there are actually two versions of Chandrakauns. There is an old obsolete version, and there is the modern version.The name Chandrakauns is interesting. The prefix "chandra" means "moon". Although the etymology of the term "kauns" is obscure, it generally is used to represent five note rags. There are several forms of both pronunciation and spelling, Chandrakosh is the second most common pronunciation.
Old Form - This is an example of how quickly rags can change. Where a century ago, this might have been the only form that you would hear, today you will probably only hear this in old recordings. The old form as was mentioned by Bhatkhande has the structure:
This form of Chandrakauns has a strong feel of Bhageshree about it.
Modern Form - The modern and most widely accepted version of Chandrakauns is an audav rag that is essentially identical to Malkauns with one small change. In Chandrakauns the Nishad is shuddha rather than komal. At first glance, one would think that the shift from the komal Ni to the shuddha Ni would make this rag more harmonically balanced and have a much more mellow feel. However we must remember that the mind performs a musical inversion where the Madhyam is perceived to be the tonic. With such an inversion, the shift from komal Ni to shuddha Ni actually increases the feeling of tension. It is this tension that is the characteristic "massala" which makes Chandrakauns so strikingly beautiful.
For quite some time Chandrakauns has been a popular rag for the lahara. The lahara, also known as the naghma (nagma), is a repetitive melody used in the accompaniment of tabla solos and in kathak pieces. Bollywood in turn has picked up on this, and has further reinforced the association by frequently using Chandrakauns based laharas in scenes that depict traditional tawaifs (an Indian version of the geisha) and traditional kathak dances.Here are the characteristics of Chandrakauns:
Aarohana
Aarohana
Avarohana
- http://www.mediafire.com/?tedezdtynw2 Bhooth mote ( Abhang)- Ranjani &Gayathri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?ttenniyiohy Chintha - T.K. Rangachari
- http://www.mediafire.com/?yzjhnzz55ak Kaakai chiraginile - O.S. Arun
- http://www.mediafire.com/?thcjzzuzizy Naayaki nee - Nithyashri
- http://www.mediafire.com/?hmmwi0luzmz Niththam unai vendi - T. N. Seshagopalan
- http://www.mediafire.com/?gu4oajztzzz Omkaara Naadhaththin - Sowmya
- http://www.mediafire.com/?zwq4lwykmzv Thiruppugazh - Sikkil Gurucharan
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
You are on Camera
We were shocked beyond words when we read this: A male employee of a call centre in Delhi allegedly put a 'camera pen' in a packet of air-freshener just so he could record women while they were in the lavatory.
Why be safe than sorry
So, we have decided that it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Just because you think you are in a safe surrounding, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious.
Cameras these days are not like they used to be; in fact a modern camera can be the size of a ring box or even smaller. There are so many cases about women being taped and the footage posted online. As humiliating as that can be, it can also lead to psychological issues.
Whether it’s fortunate or unfortunate, the price of surveillance equipment is dropping and is now affordable, resulting in anyone buying it and installing it.
What iDiva regulars say
We asked a few of our regular iDiva readers if they had ever been in a situation whereby they have been recorded on camera or even been in a public place like a dressing room or a washroom that has cameras installed. Here's what they had to say: “Well I’ve never seemed to have had a reason to be suspicious. I usually am very particular about where I use the washroom and the places I shop. If I think it’s a shady place, then I do not bother trying on anything there,” Rochelle Dias, 21, Student
“I am always very cautious about where I try on certain things. I make it a point to never ever use public washrooms and whenever I go to an unfamiliar surrounding, I always look around for hidden cameras. if you’re in a huge place, it’s a little difficult to detect it but if you’re in a small room, it’s much more easier,” Prina Singh, 24, Model
“I take precaution when I'm in a dressing room because I know for a fact that there are many cases wherein the shop owners or anyone in general can install a spy camera. So I usually check the place thoroughly. I’ve also told my children to do the same and to be cautious. But no I’ve never had an instance so far where I’ve been recorded or something,” Irene D'cruz, 32, Housewife
Types of spy cam
Marjorie Lapiere, a self-protection product researcher explained on hide-a-camera.com, that there are two types of cameras - Hidden wireless and CMOS. The hidden wireless cameras are nothing more than a board camera. A board camera is fully contained on a single circuit board including camera optics and all the electronics needed for generating the video signal. Board cameras are very easy to hide because of their tiny size. A video signal is sent to a receiver and is able to be watched right then and there or recorded for viewing sometime later.
The CMOS wireless hidden spy camera on the other hand is what is placed in products such as the alarm clock, wall clock, and almost anything else that is used around the house, business, or even the office. These cameras are so small that they can be hidden in more places than one could ever imagine.
If you’re suspicious of your surroundings look around for tiny holes on objects, it could be a hidden camera.
How to detect a two-way mirror
This is once of the most common problems that women face in dressing rooms, take this test to find out if you’re being watched! It won’t cost you any time. Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface. If you notice a gap between your fingernail and the image of your nail then it is just a mirror but if your fingernail directly touches the image of your nail then it’s a two way mirror.
So next time you’re out, try and look around to spot if there are hidden cameras. Practice makes perfect. If you’re very particular about this, then get yourself a hidden camera detector, this equipment instantly finds any camera that is wired, wireless, on or even off. All you need to do look through the view finder and you’ll be able to spot any hidden camera within seconds!
courtesy: iDIVA
Sunday, April 25, 2010
But, it is interesting to read
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VERY INTERESTING STUFF
In the
1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed
to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb.
Hence we have 'the rule
of thumb'
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Many years ago in
Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen
Only...Ladies Forbidden'.. .and thus, the word GOLF entered
into the English language.
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The first couple to
be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma
Flintstone.
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Every day more money
is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.
Treasury.
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Men can read smaller
print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was
originally green.
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It is impossible to lick
your elbow.
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The State with the
highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
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The percentage of
Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get
this...)
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The percentage of
North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising
a medium-size dog to the age of eleven:
$ 16,400
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The average number
of people airborne over the U.S. in any given
hour:
61,000
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Intelligent people
have more zinc and copper in their hair..
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The first novel ever
written on a typewriter, Tom Sawyer.
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The San Francisco
Cable cars are the only mobile National
Monuments.
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Each king in a deck
of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander,
the Great
Diamonds - Julius
Caesar
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111,111,111 x
111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the
park of a person on a horse has both front 2 legs in the air,
the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in
the air, the person died because of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died
of natural causes
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Only two people
signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, John Hancock
and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but
the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
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Q. Half of all
Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q. Most boat owners
name their boats. What is the most popular boat name
requested?
A.
Obsession
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Q.. If you were to
spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you
would find the letter 'A'?
A. One
thousand
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Q. What do
bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser
printers have in common?
A. All were invented
by women.
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Q. What is the only
food that doesn't spoil?
A.
Honey
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Q. Which day are
there more collect calls than any other day of the
year?
A. Father's
Day
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In Shakespear's
time, mattresses were
secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened,
making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the
phrase...'Goodnight , sleep tight'
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It was the accepted
practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the
wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with
all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because
their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the
honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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In English pubs, ale
is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England , when
customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them 'Mind
your pints and quarts, and settle down..'
It's where we get
the phrase 'mind your P's and Q's'
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Many years ago in
England , pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or
handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill ,
they used the whistle to get some service. 'Wet your whistle'
is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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At least 75% of
people who
read this will try to lick their
elbow!
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Don't delete this
just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read
it.
I cdnuolt blveiee
taht I cluod
aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The
phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at
Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the
first and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a
taotl mses and you can still raed it wouthit a20porbelm. This
is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by
istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
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YOU
KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 when...
1. You accidentally
enter your PIN on the microwave...
2. You haven't
played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list
of 15 phone numbers to reach
your family of
three.
4. You e-mail the
person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for
not staying in touch with friends and family is that they
don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in
your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is
home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial
on television has a web-site at the bottom of the screen.
8.. Leaving the house
without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first
20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic
and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in
the morning and go on-line before getting your
coffee
11. You start
tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12 You're reading
this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you
know exactly to whom you are going to forward this
message.
14. You are too busy
to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually
scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this
list
~~~~~~~~~~~AND
FINALLY~~~~~ ~~~~~~~
NOW U R LAUGHING at
yourself.
Go lick your elbow.
sent by Mr. B. Ramakrishna from
- Hi, good post.... Thanks & Regards
Things You must do before an interview
You've worked hard to get here. You've sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education - you've taken all the right steps. Then, one afternoon the phone rings. "Yes, we'd like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright with you?" Alright???!!! You can be there in 10 minutes! But you gather your composure, pretend to rifle through your "appointment book" and calmly reply, "Yes, Tuesday at 10:00 works for me. See you then." Now what?
The sequence goes like this: the resume gets you an interview; the interview gets you the job. This is when you become more than a bunch of employment dates and workplace accomplishments. This is your opportunity to shine. It's show time!
Go in cold and you're working at a disadvantage. You prepped the perfect resume, now it's time to prep for that all-important interview. Here are ten steps you should take before you show up at the interviewer's door.
1. Review your resume. Sure, you know it by heart. But what was it that caught the eye of this
recruiter or the HR pro? Specialized experience? Unique training? A steady history of career advancement? Revisit your resume from the point of view of the interviewer. It may provide insight into the company's employee needs - something that would certainly be advantageous to know going in.
2. Get back on-line. The Internet served you well in the preparation of personalized cover
letters targeted at the recipients' needs. Okay, visit the company web site again and start taking notes. Corporate officers, the latest press releases, the company's annual report. Gather as much information as you can on your soon-to-be-employer.
3. Study, study, then cram. The more you learn about your callback company, the better you're going to feel walking in that door. Knowledge is power. Knowledge will make you more confident
in your attitude and your answers. You know this stuff. You've studied it! Knowledge of company products, services, protocols and procedures shows the interviewer that you're proactive, with an eye for detail and an appreciation for the power of preparation. In other words, you'll make a positive impression.
4. Rehearse your interview. How can you rehearse for something that doesn't have a script? Write one.You know the typical questions you'll be asked so write down some of your most
insightful, witty thoughts regarding the state of your industry and profession. Be prepared to describe past positions, responsibilities and accomplishments. This is not a time for false modesty, so don't be afraid to highlight your professional strengths and play down your terrible typing skills. Remember: it's no brag if it's the truth. Ask your spouse, your child or a friend to play the role of interviewer so you become more comfortable speaking about yourself in front of others. Again, this is a confidence builder. The more you practice, the more confident you'll be.
5. Develop your list of questions. Your interview shouldn't be seen as some type of interrogation. It's a "getting to know you" meeting, so feel free to ask questions. However, your first question
shouldn't be "How much do I get paid?" or "How's the 401k plan, here?" Instead, ask questions that show you understand the job and the company's needs. Be quick to pick up on the interviewer's comments and ask relevant questions.
Interviewer: We've had some issues with field reports coming in late recently. You: How are the reports transmitted? (Oh, you're good. Very good.)
6. Dress for success. An interview is a performance with people playing different roles. Your role is successful job prospect. Play the part. Whether you're female or male, the conservative business suit is the recommended attire for any interview. If your business suit needs a pressing, send it to the dry cleaners. If you don't own a suit (you'd be surprised at the number of us who don't) go out and get one. It doesn't have to be an $800 designer suit, but it should be conservative black, blue or gray.
7. Get cut or coiffed. You'll have 15 minutes to make a good impression. Treat yourself to a
visit to the local hair stylist. You bet looks matter. They'll be plenty of time to show your talent once you land the job. For now, look like a success, feel like a success - be a success.
8. Practice positive visualization. Professional athletes do it. So do actors, yoga instructors and new age thinkers who sleep under makeshift pyramids to absorb that mystical energy. It's called positive visualization - and it works. It really does. In the days leading up to the interview, picture yourself sitting opposite the head of HR. Picture yourself relaxed, comfortable, at the top of your game. Play that clip over and over in your mind until it becomes so familiar, it actually becomes a part of your self-image. It simply can't be stated too often - your confidence during an interview should be obvious and genuine.
9. Gather your materials. The day before the interview, gather your materials and place them in a briefcase or attaché. Don't have one? Buy one or borrow one. It's another opportunity to project that professional image you wear so well. Bring extra copies of your resume in a manila envelop. Bring a pad and pencil to take notes. Bring a calculator (you never know). Bring your address book and copies of your business card.
If you've been asked to provide additional information (school transcripts, e.g.) make sure you've got clean copies ready to hand over.
10. Sleep tight. You've done it all. You've prepared yourself; you've built your confidence
so you can look the interviewer straight in the eye. You are ready to rock 'n' roll! Okay, too psyched. You'll never get to sleep. The night before the interview, go to bed early. Have some warm milk, coco or herbal tea (stay away from the 3rd scotch). Relax. Set the alarm and sleep comfortably in the knowledge that you're as prepared as you'll ever be. No, not every interview will be a success.
You won't get the job every time - but don't take it personally. It's not about you; it's about the needs of the company. However, you can increase the chances of success by presenting a professional, prepared, and confident you to the interviewer. That's how you turn an interview into a job offer. You're hired!
All the best !
Friday, April 23, 2010
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