specialmail.

Roses For Friends

2007-03-13T09:52:00.000-07:00

Oh My Dear, Forget ur Fear, Let all ur Dreams be Clear, Never put Tear, Please Hear, I want to tell one thing in ur Ear Wishing u a very Happy "NEW YEAR"!

New is the Year, New are the Hopes and the Ispirations, New is the Resolution, New are the Spirits and Forever My Warm Wishes are for You. Have a Promising and Fulfilling New Year.

Lets Welcome the Year which is Fresh and New, Lets Cherish each Moment it Beholds, Lets Celebrate this Blissful New year.

Years Come n Go,but this Year, I Specially wish 4 u a Double Dose of Health n Happiness Topped with Loadsof Good Fortune. Have a gr8 Year ahead! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Wishing U a Wndrful,Super- duper,Zabardast,Xtrabdhiy a,Xtraspecial, ekdum mast n happy, Bole to ekdum Jkaas....... 'HAPPY NEW YEAR'

Keep the Smile, Leave the Tear, Think of Joy, Forget the Fear... Hold the Laugh, leave the Pain, Be joyous , Coz its New Year!HAPPY NEW YEAR
May this Year be a Colourful array of Good Times, Good Luck and good Cheer. *

*Happy New

May the warmth and Splendor, that are a part of this Auspicious Occasion, Fill your Life with Happiness and Bright Cheer, and bring to you Joy and Prosperity, for the Whole Year.

Everybody wants some1 Special, Some1 Nice, Some1 Loving, Some1 Honest, Some1 Cute, Some1 Perfect and Some1 Attractive.. .BUT WHY ALWAYS "ME" YAAR !!!

Oh My Dear, Forget ur Fear, let all ur Dreams be Clear, Never put Tear, Please Hear, I want to tell one thing in ur Ear, which is very Rear, and that thing is wishing u a very rich and Prosperous New Year which is very Near.

Lovely as a Crystal Stream, Tranquil as a Gentle Breeze, Bright as Blossoms in the Sun--Tommorrows Possibilities! May u have a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

With all the Rose's Perfume & with all the lights in the world & with all the children's Smiles...I Wish U that ur all dreams comes True..

*HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007*

Nights are Dark but Days are Light, Wish your Life will always be Bright.So my Dear don't get FearCoz, God Gift us a "BRAND NEW YEAR".* HAPPY NEW YEAR *

Fresh Air....

Fresh Idea....

Fresh Talent....

Fresh Energy....

I wish U to have a .....

Sweetest Sunday,

Marvellous Monday,

Tasty Tuesday,

Wonderful Wednesday,

Thankful Thursday,

Friendly Friday,

Successful Saturday.

Have a great Year. HAPPY NEW YEAR

When the mid-nite bell rings tonight...

Let it signify new and better things for you,

let it signify a realisation of all things you wish for,

Let it signify a year of courage and believes,

Wishing you a very...very. ..very prosperious 2007

My wishes for you,

Great start for Jan,

Love for Feb,

Peace for march,

No worries for April,

Fun for May,

Joy for June to Nov,

Happiness for Dec,

Have a lucky and wonderful 2007.

Kindle light in dark homes

2007-03-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

Kindle light in dark homes

Your life is not determined by the outward conditions and circumstances but by the thoughts that habitually occupy your mind. It is really not only interesting but exciting to know how a young widow thought to light a candle, where it would have extinguished and brought hope, where despair would have existed.

Shanty Ranganathan lost her husband at a very young age. Her husband died because he was an alcoholic. For a while the future appeared to be dim, dark, uncertain and hopeless, but again she thought, there may be many women who have lost their husbands or may have lost the bread earner of their family because of drinking habit, “It was a challenge and she accepted the challenge an atmosphere where people could be discouraged and stopped taking to alcohol.

Determined to drive away the habit of drinking, she went to the Huston Institute of the United States of America with the financial support of her in-laws to learn how the habit of drinking can be stopped. On return from the United States, she started TT Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation with the help of her father-in-law and mother-in-law. The clinic, which she started in the year 1980, has taken the shape of a big hospital with 60 beds. It has become a hospital for the rehabilitation of alcoholics.

Shanti Devi’s believes that alcohol and drugs are the two dangerous diseases which affect not only the alcoholic but also his whole family. If a man and his family accept the fact that there is a positive side of giving up alcohol, then only a solution can be found out. On an average, it takes a month’s time for the rehabilitation of the individual. The patient is required to stay in the hospital where he is psychologically treated and efforts are made to cure diseases generated due to consumption of alcohol.

Shanti Devi’s dream institute is today recognized by the world health organizations are generously helping for the consolidation and growth of the institution. Shanti Ranganathan was honoured by the United Nations Vienna Civil Society in the year 1999. Shanti Devi’s story tells us that through imagination and visualisations, one can achieve anything in life.

Pulsar DTS-Fi 225 cc

2007-03-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

Pulsar DTS-Fi 225 cc

225cc Engine
21 bhp
Oil cooled
DTS-FI (Digital Twin Spark Fuel Injection)
Rear Disc
Clip On handlebars
Digital Instrumentation
New exhaust system
Longer swing arm
LED Tail lamps
Protector Beam Headlamp
Fairing mounted mirrors
New body panels

Price: Around 85000

And its fuel-injected. Thats a big first for an indigenous bike. Fuel injection means quicker throttle response and better mileage

science behind the web......informative story

2007-03-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

science behind the web

Today's kids cannot think of a world without
orkut, yahoo messenger or google.
That is the extent of the influence of the
World Wide Web (www) on our lives.

'' Tim Berners who invented the www
would also never have dreamt how
big his creation would turn out to be,''
''By using the web, people are changing
it constantly.
Look at blogging for example.
Who would have thought of a blogosphere
where people pour out details of their entire life on the Net?"

According to me, the web is constantly changing
and has opened up new businesses and
hence there is a need to understand
web technology and also to study human behaviour.

''The web is experiencing many changes all the time.
Currently, the web is made of documents
but in the future,
there would be the semantic web.
This means the web would be made of data,''

So what is the semantic web?
How will it work?

''It's all about science.
Imagine software where you need to ask a question like,
"Which hotels in city have swimming pools
and are nearer to the airport?"

"The software will quickly scan all the data
on the web and provide you the right answers
within seconds, without you having to surf
through individual websites.
This is the future of www,''

''The entire web will become people-oriented.
The history of what individuals buy
will be available and also social
networking over the net will become more intense,''

''We should focus on web science.
We need to study how web changes and how
people change the web.
Hence, we are now working on starting
a new course of study.
Here, we are developing bachelors,
masters and PhD Courses for web science, ''

Questioning her on if they were not being
too premature about starting the
course given the fact that the semantic web is still far away,
''Computer science programme started 20 years ago
after the first computer was made.
We need to start planning now.''

''Web science is not computer science
or social science but is a combination of both.
It is the science of decentralised information.''

The web science research called
The Web Science Research Initiative (WSRI)
is a joint effort between the Computer Science
and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL),
MIT and the School of Electronics and Computer Science,
University of Southampton.

web regulations enforced by different governments
like the Chinese, for example.
''The web is open and that is why it is successful.
If you apply too many restrictions,
then it will break down.

''we sees more avenues for the web.
''Now we have the e-governance which is becoming big.
Soon, we will have e-voting too which
means sitting at home we can choose what
the next government would be''

South Pole Telescope.

2007-03-10T19:42:00.000-08:00

South Pole Telescope

The largest telescope ever is up at the South Pole, funded by the National Science Foundation. The South Pole Telescope is designed to measure the properties of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) light that was originally created billions of years ago in the infant universe. It will search for galaxy clusters in order to try to confirm the existence of Dark Energy and find out something about its properties. Scientists hope this may lead to new understanding of the age, nature, and future of the universe.

Why put a telescope at the South Pole? Because 1. the dry conditions make the atmosphere extremely clear, 2. the altitude is two miles high, putting the South Pole above the sea’s vapor level, and 3. the lack of sunlight in the polar winter makes it easier to search the sky.

Types of kiss

2007-03-10T05:10:00.000-08:00

- 1 - ICE KISS
Celebrate the first day of winter with an ice kiss. Put an ice cube in your mouth until your mouth becomes cold. Remove the cube, track down your love and plant a kiss that will send chills!

- 2 - ELECTRIC SHOCK KISS
The two of you shuffle your feet furiously on carpet. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other's lips. With your lips about one-half inch apart, move in even slower until a spark jumps between the two of you. Instantly after this happens, kiss one another...the please us the kiss right after the shock!

- 3 - CAMPING KISS
On a beautiful cool night, you and your love crawl into a sleeping bag outside. Cuddle and kiss.

- 4 - REWARD KISS
Next time your love performs some disliked home chore like cleaning the bathroom, mowing the lawn, or taking out the garbage, show your appreciation by tucking a candy kiss in a strategic location.

- 5 - POST-IT KISS
Use 3M Post-It notes to make a trail through your house that leads to your lips. Put a lipstick print or lip symbol on each note with an arrow pointing to the next note. You, of course, are at the end of the trail with a Post-It note over your lips that says, "LIFT FOR KISS"

- 6 - KISSING IN THE RAIN
The next time it rains, grab an umbrella, rain coats, and your love. Then go outside and kiss in the rain. If the spirit of the kiss moves you, remove the umbrella and kiss 'till the two of you are soaked.

- 7 - HERSHEY`S KISSES
Prepare a small bag of Hershey`s kisses and slip it into your love's purse, briefcase, or lunchbox. Attach a note that reads "SORRY, I CAN'T BE THERE IN PERSON, BUT THINK OF ME AND DO THE FOLLOWING: Close your eyes and place the candy between your lips. Drop the candy in your mouth and roll it on your tongue until it melts.

- 8 - TRACY AND HEPBURN KISS
Make flash cards, and the two of you re-enact the following kissing scene from WOMAN OF THE YEAR (1942): (Reclining face to face on a couch, woman on top.) SAM: Something I've got to get off my chest. TESS: I'm too heavy? SAM: I love you. TESS: Me, too. SAM: Positive. TESS: That's nice. Even when I'm sober? SAM: Even when you're brilliant. (The two of you kiss.)

- 9 - KISSES IN A BALLOON
Cut out small red tissue lips, and place them inside an opaque balloon filled with helium (any party store could do this for you) Tie the balloon to your love's chair at dinner. Desert is a shower of kisses delivered by a sharp pin. - 10 - TOLL KISS Next time you are driving your love somewhere, stop the car before crossing a bridge or going through a tunnel, and say the toll must be paid before you can go any further. Of course, the toll cost in one kiss.

- 11 - MORSE CODE KISS
I f you know Morse code, great, If not, this is a great way to learn. Find a Morse Code chart. Using long and short kisses, spell out a message to your love and have him or her try to decipher them. - 12 - KISSING METER KISSES We have parking meters, so why not kissing meters? Turn a box into your own kissing meter and wear it around your neck. Give your love kissing tokens to start your kissing meter. Have an "expired" sign appear when you need another kiss.

- 13 - AUDIO STIMULATION
Make a cassette of kissing noises and place in your love's cassette player (walkman, car or home) with a note attached.

- 14 - BREAKFAST IN BED KISS
Slip out of bed early and prepare a special "Kissing" breakfast to serve to your love in bed. Pick foods that you can easily pick up and feed to your love. Kiss between bites!

-15 - STAIRWELL KISS
This kiss is to be done at a party or at a gathering with your love. Steal away to a private location like behind a door or tree, or on the stairwell and passionately kiss each other. The risk of being discovered in the act is the key element.

- 16 - SCUBA KISSING
Wearing a diving mask and fins, simulate swimming underwater. Snorkel across the room to your love and kiss him or her.

- 17 - EYE TEST KISS
Make an eye chart like the ones that you see in a doctor's office where the letters get progressively smaller. Have the chart read, "IF you can read this you are standing close enough to kiss me." Now find your love and give an eye exam.

- 18 - THYMELY KISS
Thyme, according to the Greeks, is the herb which makes one irresistible kissable. Prepare a meal for your love using the herb. Moments after the first bite, rush to your love's lips with a passionate kiss. Come up for air, announce the Greeks were right, then rush back with another passionate kiss.

- 19 - SHOPPING LIST KISSES
Turn your shopping list into a scorecard the next time the two of you go shopping. The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. - 20 - BAD HABIT KISS Offer to stop a bad habit if your love will pay you kisses. For instance, a kiss for each cigarette not smoked, putting the toilet seat down, and/or every phone call kept under three minutes is rewarded with a kiss.

- 21 - CLOUD SHAPE KISS
Take your love to the backyard or out in a field: lie down on a blanket, and together inspect cloud formations. When both of you see the same thing, reward each other with a kiss.

- 22 - CHECK KISS
With your personal check, make a check out to your love for 1,000 kisses. Tell your love he or she can cash it in any time

- 23 - TOE KISS
Prepare a foot bath for your love at the end of a long day. After the good soak, you towel dry his or her feet, give a massage and seal each toe with a kiss.

- 24 - CHOCOLATE HEART KISSES
several boxes of little chocolate hearts that have sayings on them. Pick out all the "KISS ME" hearts and put them in a heart shaped box with the note "REDEEMABLE ANYTIME, day or night!"

- 25 - RENDEZVOUS KISS
With a note or phone call, tell your love to meet you at a certain place and time (e.g. park bench, street corner, ice cream stand) for a present. When your love arrives, have a bow stick to your lips

- 26 - BATH KISS
Surprise your love with a kiss while he/she is showering or in the tub. (WARNING: Prepare to get wet)

- 27 - MACHINE GUN KISS
In rapid succession, plant 12 quick ones on your lover's lips.

- 28 - KISS-A-THON
Passionately kiss your love for at least five minute longer than usual.

- 29 - PINK PANTHER KISS
Humming the Pink Panther theme, prowl toward your partner. On the high note, pounce and pucker. Suggestion-wear only pink!

- 30 - THIRST QUENCHER KISS
For no reason, stare at your love's mouth while licking your lips as though dying of thirst. Inevitably, your love will ask what you're doing. ANSWER: I want them! I have to have them! I yearn to drink from them! Then ask for a kiss to quench your thirst!

- 31 - GREAT EXPECTATIONS KISS
Inform your love one morning that he or she will soon receive a fabulous kiss. Later, call you love with a reminder. When next you see your love, pull out the stops and plant a long, hot, passionate kiss.

- 32 - GOODBYE *
2 KISS Send off your love in the morning with a quick kiss. As your love turns to leave, pull him or her back for a second, more passionate kiss

- 33 - RIDDLE KISS
Ask you love to solve the following riddle: I am just two and two I am warm, I am cold, I am lawful, unlawful A duty, a fault I am often sold dear, Good for nothing when bought; an extraordinary boon, and a matter of course, and yielding with pleasure When taken by force. If your love solves it, ask for a demonstration as proof. If he or she cannot show the answer, of course, the answer is a kiss.

- 34 - KISS MANDATE
Command your love to kiss you. Elaborate on the technique you expect (e.g. long and wet, or the way Rhett kissed Scarlett) and where and when you will get it.

- 35 - UNEXPECTED KISS
When the two of you are doing the usual, lean over and give your love a sweet kiss on the cheek for no good reason and whisper...I LOVE YOU!

- 36 - POST OFFICE KISS
Notify your love you have personal mail to deliver. Pull your love into the nearest dark closet; close the door and play POST OFFICE: No instructions included!

- 37 - KNOCK-KNOCK KISS
Stage the following knock-knock joke with your love: KNOCK KNOCK Who is there? Kiss Kiss who? Kiss who? Why me, of course!

- 38 - BEGGAR`S KISS
That's right, on your knees with your hands clasped, plead for any kiss you love is humbly willing to give you!

- 39 - TOOTHPASTE KISS
Brush your teeth together. When your love's mouth is all sudsy, plant a big wet one on the lips. WARNING: MAKE SURE TOOTHBRUSHES ARE OUT OF THE WAY!

- 40 - PALM KISS
Holding your love's chin with your palm, smile and deliver a sweet kiss to his or her lips!

- 41 - 30 KISSES
Inform your love that in honor of the 30th of the month, you will kiss him or her 30 times during the day! -

42 - CAT KISS
Rub against your love's legs while meowing and purring. Now that you have your love's attention, touch noses. Playfully paw your love while moving in for a kiss.

- 43 - EYELID KISS
While kissing your love, watch for his or her eyes to close. Sweetly place a light kiss on each eyelid. Note: Be careful!

44 - EAR KISS
to your love how special he or she is to you, and then seal your message with an ear kiss!

- 45 - VALENTINE KISS
Celebrate Valentine's Day with kisses in the shape of a "V" on the face of your lover.

- 46 - FOOTBALL KISS
a pass during a football game, kiss your love.

- 47 - SLEEPING BEAUTY KISS
Awaken your love from slumber with a tender kiss on the lips!

- 48 - No-Cal Kiss
After dinner, give your love a no-calorie desert...your lips.

Cause and solution for Dry skin

2007-03-09T12:02:00.000-08:00

Dry skin

Introduction

Few things are more beautiful than healthy human skin. And few things are more burdened by symbolism or more wrapped up with people's identities. Qualities people attribute to skin ï¿½ sensuality, youthfulness, vitality, beauty, even goodness ï¿½ are also qualities they see in themselves. That skin often seems the outer reflection of the inner being may explain, at least in part, why problem skin is so distressing and why Americans spend billions of dollars a year on moisturizers and other cosmetics.
Ordinary dry skin (xerosis) usually isn't serious, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly, turning plump cells into shriveled ones and creating fine lines and wrinkles long before you're due. More serious dry skin conditions, such as the inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis, can sometimes be disfiguring and may cause psychological distress to people living with them.
Fortunately, most dry skin results from environmental factors that can be wholly or partially controlled. These include exposure to hot or cold weather with low humidity levels and to wind, long-term use of air conditioning or central heating, excessive bathing, especially tub baths, and the use of strong soaps or detergents. Metabolic changes that occur with normal aging or with certain medical conditions also can affect the moisture content of your skin.

Chronic or severe dry skin problems may require a dermatologist's advice. But you can do a lot on your own to improve your skin, including drinking more water, showering less, and above all, moisturizing, moisturizing, moisturizing.

Signs and symptoms

Dry skin can be a temporary problem ï¿½ one you experience only in winter, for example ï¿½ or a lifelong concern. And although skin is often driest on your arms, lower legs and the sides of your abdomen, this pattern can vary considerably from person to person. What's more, signs and symptoms of dry skin depend on your age, your health status, your locale, the amount of time you spend outdoors, and the cause of the problem.
If you have dry skin due to environmental factors or normal aging, you're likely to experience one or more of the following:
A feeling of tightness or tautness, especially after showering, bathing or swimming
A loss of plumpness ï¿½ your skin appears shrunken or dehydrated
Skin that feels and looks rough rather than smooth
Itching (pruritus) that sometimes may be intense
Slight to severe flaking or scaling
Fine lines or cracks
Severe redness
Deep fissures that may bleed
Specific dry skin conditions Certain medical or age-related conditions can lead to dry skin problems that have unique signs and symptoms.

These include:
Ichthyosis vulgaris. Sometimes called fishscale disease or fish skin disease, ichthyosis vulgaris develops when skin cells fail to shed normally and instead accumulate in thick, dry scales. The scales are small, polygonal in shape and range in color from white to brown. They're most common on the lower legs and may be especially thick and dark over your shins. Ichthyosis vulgaris may also cause scalp flaking and deep, painful fissures on your palms and soles. Children with the inherited form of the disorder usually have normal skin at birth but develop scaling and roughness in the first few years of life. At times, ichthyosis vulgaris may disappear during the adult years, only to return as you age.
Lamellar ichthyosis. This severe form of the disease is present at birth and lasts throughout life. Infants with lamellar ichthyosis are born encased in a filmy membrane that's shed after 10 to 14 days, revealing skin that's covered in scales. The scales can range from fine and white to thick and dark and generally occur over the entire body, although they may be larger on the legs. Lamellar ichthyosis can be extremely disfiguring and may cause great psychological suffering for children and adults with the disease.
Asteatotic eczema (eczema craquele). This condition causes dry, scaly, deeply fissured skin that some doctors have described as resembling cracked porcelain or a dry riverbed. The affected skin may become inflamed, itchy and may bleed. Although asteatotic eczema can affect anyone, it's especially common in older adults, occurring primarily on the shins and sometimes on the thighs, hands and trunk.
Psoriasis. A frustrating and sometimes disfiguring skin condition, psoriasis is marked by reddened skin with dry, silvery scales that sometimes resemble dandruff. In severe cases, your skin may crack, bleed and form pus-filled blisters. Psoriasis is a persistent, chronic disease that tends to flare periodically, and although it may go into remission, it usually remains active for years. It can occur at any age, but the onset is usually gradual and the diagnosis is commonly made between the ages of 15 and 35.

Causes

Because skin is so closely associated with beauty and sensuality, it's easy to forget the crucial role it plays in maintaining health. Although only about a tenth of an inch thick, your skin performs a number of essential functions, including protecting you from viruses, bacteria and environmental assaults, maintaining adequate hydration, and helping regulate body temperature.

Your skin consists of three layers:
Epidermis. This outer layer, no thicker than a sheet of paper, both shields you from the world and presents you to it.
Dermis. This thick middle layer makes up most of your skin. It contains collagen and elastin ï¿½ fibers that give your skin strength, structure and elasticity.
Subcutaneous layer. This layer, which is mainly fat, is the source of your skin's nerves and blood vessels as well as the roots of your hair follicles, oil glands and sweat glands.
Basal cells make up the base of the epidermis. They divide to form squamous cells that produce keratin, a hard protein that protects your skin from harmful substances and infection. As the basal cells divide, they push new squamous cells toward the surface of the epidermis, where they eventually shrink, flatten and die. These dead cells make up the stratum corneum, the outermost portion of the epidermis. Stratum corneum cells flake off every day and are continuously replaced by more cells. It usually takes about a month for skin cells to move from the basal layer to the stratum corneum.
But the stratum corneum is far more than a place where cells go to die. Instead, it's a dynamic structure that affects not only your skin's appearance but also its health. That's because the part of the stratum corneum between the cells is composed mainly of fats (lipids) such as ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids. These fats form a strong, protective barrier that preserves the moisture in your body. Strip away the barrier and your skin cells lose the water they need to stay healthy and supple. Although many of the characteristics of dry skin are subjective ï¿½ roughness, lack of radiance, tightness ï¿½ scientists define dry skin based on specific, measurable changes in water and lipids in the stratum corneum.
A healthy stratum corneum is about 30 percent water, giving your skin resilience and elasticity. Most of the water is in the interior of the stratum corneum ï¿½ in the outer layers, the water level depends on the amount of humidity in the air. The drier the air, the drier the outermost layer of skin.
Environmental factors Most cases of ordinary dry skin are due to environmental causes, such as:
Weather. In general, your skin is driest in winter when temperatures and humidity levels plummet. Winter conditions also tend to make existing skin conditions worse. But the reverse may be true if you live in desert regions, where summer temperatures can top 110 F and humidity levels sink to 10 percent or less.
Central heating and air conditioning. These may be technological marvels, but they're dermatological disasters. Central air and heating, wood burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces all draw moisture out of the air and out of your skin.
Too much 'cleanliness is next to godliness.' When it comes to your skin, water is a double-edged sword. Inside your skin, it keeps the cells plump and moist, but it has the opposite effect when you're immersed in it. Frequent showering or bathing, especially if you like your showers hot and your baths long, breaks down the lipid barriers in your skin. So does frequent swimming, particularly in heavily chlorinated pools.
Harsh soaps and detergents. Many popular soaps and detergents strip lipids and water from your skin. Products containing fragrances and lauryl sulfates are harsher and more irritating than unscented products with sarcosinates, sulfosuccinates and cocoamphodiacetates . Deodorant and antibacterial soaps are usually the most damaging, as are many shampoos, which can dry out your scalp.
Other factors Certain diseases, metabolic problems and nutritional deficiencies can significantly alter the function and appearance of your skin:
Ichthyosis. This group of inherited disorders occurs either because skin cells don't shed quickly enough or because they shed too quickly. Although the different forms of ichthyosis vary in their pattern of inheritance, the genes in which mutations occur, the age when they first appear and their physical manifestations, all cause dry, rough, scaly skin. In rare cases, ichthyosis may be acquired in adulthood rather than inherited, usually as a result of a systemic disease such as cancer or HIV infection. Certain drugs also may cause acquired ichthyosis.
Asteatotic eczema. Several factors can contribute to asteatotic eczema, including certain neurologic disorders and exposure to harsh soaps, to chemicals or to cold, dry air. Older adults are especially prone to the condition because their skin may be compromised by dehydration, malnutrition or aging.
Psoriasis. This skin condition is marked by a rapid buildup of rough, dry, dead skin cells that form thick scales. Normally, it takes about a month for new skin cells to move from the lowest layer of your skin, where they first form, to the stratum corneum, but in psoriasis the life cycle of skin cells speeds up. Although a defective gene for the disorder hasn't been discovered, most scientists believe psoriasis is an inherited condition that may be triggered or exacerbated by infections, skin injuries, a reaction to a vaccine or medication, stress, alcohol or long-time exposure to the sun or chemicals.
Thyroid disorders. Hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when your thyroid produces too few hormones, reduces the activity of your sweat and oil glands, leading to rough, dry skin.
Alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and caffeine can visibly dry your skin. Prescription drugs such as diuretics, antihistamines and isotretinoin (Accutane) also have a drying effect.
Nutritional deficiencies. A long-term lack of essential lipids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, can affect the integrity of your skin. So can a deficiency of the mineral zinc, which plays a key role in wound healing and in the metabolism of fatty acids and vitamin A.
Dehydration. Severe diarrhea and vomiting, a high fever, profuse sweating during exercise or simply not drinking enough liquids can cause your body to lose more fluid than you take in. One of the first signs of dehydration is skin that has lost its elasticity.

Your skin has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and a layer of subcutaneous tissue, which is mainly fat. Within these layers are millions of cells, nerve endings, capillaries, oil glands, hair follicles and sweat glands. But it's the outermost layer of keratinized squamous cells that both protects you from the world and presents you to it.

Risk factors

Dry skin is a nearly universal problem, but certain factors make you more likely to develop tightness, flakiness and fine lines. These factors include:
Your age. A healthy diet, consistent exercise and stress reduction can help you stay younger longer. Yet in spite of your best efforts, your skin is likely to change over time. As you age, your skin tends to become drier because your oil-producing glands are less active. And because cells move more slowly from the basal layer of the epidermis to the stratum corneum, your complexion can appear rough and dull. The slowed sloughing also causes cells to clump together in flakes or scales. Eventually, as the epidermis becomes thinner and more fragile and the subcutaneous layer of fat diminishes, your skin loses its strong protective function along with its youthful contours.
Sun exposure. Like all types of heat, the sun dries your skin. Yet damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation penetrates far beyond the epidermis. The most significant damage occurs deep in the dermis, where collagen and elastin fibers break down much more quickly than they should, leading to deep wrinkles and loose, sagging skin (solar elastosis).
Your sex. Although everyone's skin changes with age, a man's skin tends to stay moist longer than a woman's does. Men experience a relatively small decrease in oil production until well into their 80s, whereas women's skin tends to become much drier after menopause.
Diabetes. Diabetes can damage small blood vessels and nerves, increasing the likelihood of dry skin and of serious complications such as infection, cellulitis and gangrene.
Winter weather. The combination of cold outdoor temperatures and dry indoor air takes a tremendous toll on your skin. Windy conditions and high altitudes only add to the problem.
Hot baths and showers. Many people find long, hot showers and baths luxurious, but there's nothing glamorous about what they do to your skin. Strong soaps or soap-based cleansers, no matter how expensive or beautifully packaged, strip away even more oil and moisture.
Smoking. Tobacco use doesn't cause dry skin per se, but it does accelerate wrinkling, especially around your eyes and upper lip. People who smoke tend to have more wrinkles than do nonsmokers who are the same age and have similar histories of sun exposure. The amount of skin damage increases with the number of years and cigarettes smoked.

When to seek medical advice
Most cases of dry skin respond well to self-care measures. See your doctor if:
Your skin doesn't improve in spite of your best efforts
Dryness and itching keep you from sleeping
You have open sores or an infection from scratching
You have large areas of scaling or peeling skin

Screening and diagnosis
Your doctor is likely to conduct a thorough physical exam and to question you about your medical history, including when your dry skin started, what factors make it better or worse, your bathing habits, your diet and how you care for your skin.
You may have certain diagnostic tests if your doctor suspects that your dry skin is the result of an underlying medical condition such as hypothyroidism or diabetes. In addition, genetic tests can help identify some, but not all, of the more than 20 types of ichthyosis. If tests reveal a more serious condition, you may be referred to other doctors, including a dermatologist, who specializes in skin disorders.

Complications
Dry skin that's not cared for can lead to:
Eczema. This condition causes redness, cracking and inflammation.
Folliculitis. This is an inflammation of your hair follicles.
Cellulitis. This is a potentially serious bacterial infection of the skin's underlying tissues.
These complications are most likely to occur when your skin's normal protective mechanisms are severely compromised. For example, you might scratch an itchy patch of skin until it cracks and bleeds, opening the way for invading bacteria. But your skin can also crack and bleed without you ever lifting a finger.
In that case, the process might work something like this: You take a long, hot bath every evening, but don't apply a moisturizer afterward. As a result, the stratum corneum loses water and the cells shrink, losing their normal plumpness. This stretches your skin, decreasing its elasticity and eventually causing severe cracks or fissures. Deep fissures rupture tiny blood vessels in your skin, which leads to bleeding. Meanwhile, loss of tone in the top layer of skin creates fluid buildup in the dermis, putting additional stress on the epidermis and setting the stage for inflammation and infection.

Treatment
In most cases, dry skin problems respond well to self-care measures. If you have more serious diseases such as ichthyosis or psoriasis, your doctor may prescribe prescription creams and ointments or other treatments in addition to home care.

Self-care
Although it may not be possible to achieve flawless skin, the following measures can help keep your skin moist and healthy:
Wash 'n' go. For most people, a once-daily bath or shower is enough to maintain good hygiene. If your skin is very dry, bathing every other day may be best. Keep in mind that the longer you're in water, the more protective oils you lose. For that reason, and because it takes just a few minutes to wash thoroughly, limit baths and showers to 15 minutes or less. And use warm, rather than hot, water. Less is more when it comes to washing your face, too. Although it may be difficult to break the habit of cleansing your face morning and evening, once a day should be enough to remove dirt and oil. If your skin doesn't feel fresh on this abbreviated schedule, try rinsing with cool water in the morning and using a cleanser only at night.
Avoid harsh, drying soaps. If you have dry skin, it's best to use cleansing creams or gentle skin cleansers and bath or shower gels with added moisturizers. These don't have to be expensive, celebrity-endorsed brands. Many dermatologists recommend Cetaphil and Aveeno cleansers, for instance, which are reasonably priced and available in most drugstores. Department store cleansers are considerably pricier, but most cosmetics companies offer free samples that you can try. If you just don't feel clean without soap, choose mild soaps that have added oils and fats, such as Neutrogena, Basis or Dove. Avoid deodorant and antibacterial detergents, which are especially harsh. You might want to experiment with several brands until you find one that works particularly well for you. A good rule of thumb is that your skin should feel soft and smooth after cleansing, never tight or dry. Try to use soaps and cleansers of any type only on your face, underarms, genital area, and your hands and feet.
Don't scrub, rub or soak in the tub. You've heard that last one before, but it bears repeating. As for the first two, it's best to use your hands or a cleansing sponge on your face instead of a washcloth. Although a cloth can help remove (exfoliate) dead cells, it may be too irritating for very dry skin. After washing, pat or blot your skin until it's just barely dry, then moisturize immediately to help trap water in the surface cells.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Nearly 9,000 cosmetic, hair, and skin care products were introduced in the United States in 2003 alone. Many of these were moisturizers of one sort or another. And it's not only baby boomer women with lots of disposable income who are driving this trend ï¿½ men, teens and even children account for an increasingly large share of the skin care market. What's more, most contemporary moisturizers bear little resemblance to your mother's cold cream. Instead, they're highly sophisticated products that tread the fine line between cosmetics and drugs. Many contain ingredients that claim to boost your body's production of collagen and elastin, plump up wrinkles and fill in lines, paralyze muscles, unblock pores, and exfoliate dead skin cells.
All about moisturizers Given the array of products, the broad audience to which they're targeted, and the even broader price range ï¿½ moisturizers can cost from less than $10 to more than $500 ï¿½ how do you choose the right one?
The best place to start may be to understand the different types of moisturizing agents and what they do. On the most basic level, moisturizers hold water in the stratum corneum. They also act as a temporary barrier, allowing damaged surface cells time to repair themselves. Many moisturizers contain some combination of humectants and emollients, as well as other ingredients:
Humectants.These are substances such as urea and glycerin that attract water when you apply them to your skin. But humectants need high humidity levels to be effective, and even then, any water added to the surface of your skin tends to evaporate quickly.
Emollients. These fill in the spaces between the cells in the stratum corneum, helping replace lipids and thus smoothing and lubricating rough skin. Emollients are water-in-oil emulsions, which means that a small amount of water is dissolved in an occlusive oil, such as petrolatum, mineral oil or natural plant oils. If you have mature or very dry skin, your best choice may be a water-in-oil moisturizer, which will be tend to be heavier and richer than other moisturizers. Most creams labeled night creams have water-in-oil formulations. Oil-in-water moisturizers, on the other hand, are primarily water and have a light, nongreasy feel. These may be a better option if you are younger, your skin tends to break out, or you have mild or occasional dryness.
Vitamin A. Retinol and retinyl palmitate are forms of vitamin A that may be converted in the skin into retinoic acid, the active ingredient in the prescription creams Retin-A, Renova and Tazorac. Retinoic acid helps keep pores clear and has been shown to improve some of the damage caused by sun exposure.
Alpha hydroxy acids. These encourage skin cells to exfoliate properly and have proved effective in treating some forms of ichthyosis.
Antioxidants. Vitamins such as C and E can help protect and repair skin exposed to pollutants and UV rays.
Keep in mind that many of these ingredients can be drying and irritating to your skin, and you may want to talk to your dermatologist before trying products that contain them. Preservatives and fragrances also can dry and irritate sensitive skin, so it's best to look for creams that are fragrance-free and contain as few preservatives as possible. Preservatives that seem to cause problems for many people include quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea and propylene glycol.
Many moisturizers also contain sunscreen, hydrating your skin and protecting it from UVA and UVB radiation in one easy step. But combination creams may not always moisturize or protect against sun damage as well as individual products do. In addition, some companies make extra-rich moisturizers that claim to shield you from the elements better than ordinary creams do. With names like flight cream and high-altitude cream, they may or may not offer extra protection against cold, dry air.
Apply any moisturizer as often as needed, especially after bathing, showering or washing your face, before exercising outdoors in cold weather, and every time you wash your hands. Although often ignored, your hands are more exposed to the elements, to soaps and to chemicals than is any other part of your body.
These other measures may also help keep your skin healthy:
Moisturize your house. With your home thermostat set high and your central heat blasting, your home may stay warm and cozy. But hot, dry indoor air can parch sensitive skin and worsen itching and flaking. As a rule of thumb, keep your house between 68 and 75 F and use a humidifier to maintain moisture levels at 40 percent to 50 percent. Tabletop humidifiers usually moisturize the air in a single room and require frequent fillings, sometimes several times a day. They also need careful cleaning to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in the tank. The bedroom may be the best place for this type of humidifier ï¿½ your skin is hydrated as you sleep. Although it's a more costly option, you may want to consider a humidifier that's built into your forced air heating and cooling system, especially if you have severely dehydrated skin or live in a climate that's dry year-round.
Choose fabrics your skin loves. Natural fibers such as cotton and silk feel wonderful and allow your skin to breathe. But wool, although it certainly qualifies as natural, can irritate even normal skin. If your skin is already sensitive and dry, you may need to forgo cashmere sweaters and pashmina scarves and choose other fabrics for winter. And when you wash your clothes, try to use detergents without dyes or perfumes, both of which can irritate your skin. Look for these products in the grocery store or choose fragrance-free detergents in natural foods stores. __._,_.___

New Underwear Collection(for sexy women)

2007-03-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

New Underwear Collection(for sexy women)

Bridget Moynahan

2007-03-08T00:15:00.000-08:00

Bridget Moynahan

Kathryn Bridget Moynahan (born September 21, 1970 in Binghamton, New York) is an American model and actress of Irish descent, best known for her roles in films such as Coyote Ugly, I, Robot, and Lord of War.

Moynahan grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, along with her two brothers, Andrew and Seán. Her father is a scientist who is currently an administrator at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Her mother is a former school teacher and can be seen with her daughter in a 2005 Comcast cable company television advertisement for the Boston area.

She studied acting in New York City. She recently appeared in such feature films as The Sum of All Fears, The Recruit, Lord of War, and I, Robot. She also made guest appearances in the television series Sex and the City.

Known as "Kat" to her friends, Moynahan attended Longmeadow High School and graduated in 1989. In high school, she was active in school athletics, participating in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse.

As a model she was on many magazine covers, including Elle, Vogue, Self, Fitness, New Woman and Glamour. However, she didn't begin to pursue acting until after starting her modelling career.

Moynahan dated New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady from 2004 until Thanksgiving 2006. The couple, who split in December are expecting a child in late summer of 2007.

Floating Water

2007-03-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

Floating Water

Fill the glass jar with water and cover it with a card. As you turn the whole thing upside down, the audience can hardly contain themselves. The room quiets down as you precariously position the inverted jar and card a few feet above someone's head. Just as they thought, no water spills out because the card magically sticks to the mouth of the upside down jar. But wait. . . there's more.

Materials:
Mason jar (pint size) with twist-on lid, circular plastic screen insert, index cards

Place the plastic screen material over the opening of the jar and screw on the lid (sealing ban). Remove the lid and use scissors to cut around the indentation "ring." What you're left with is the screen insert that fits perfectly into the top of the sealing band.Place the screen over the opening of the jar and twist on the lid. Make sure that you do not accidentally show the audience the secret screen.When you're ready to perform the trick, fill the jar with water by simply pouring water through the screen. Cover the opening with the index card. Hold the card in place as you turn the card and the jar upside down. Carefully remove the card from the opening and the water mysteriously stays in the jar! Replace the card, turn the whole thing over, remove the card and pour out the water. That's amazing! How it works:-->

How Does It Work:

Air Pressure: The atmosphere exerts about 15 pounds of pressure per square inch of surface at sea level. Because it's a gas, it not only pushes down, but also upwards and sideways. The card remains in place because the air pressure is pushing upward harder than the water is pushing downward.Surface Tension: The surface of a liquid behaves as if it has a thin membrane stretched over it. A force called cohesion, which is the attraction of like molecules to each other, causes this effect. The surface tension "membrane" is always trying to contract, which explains why falling droplets of water are spherical or ball shaped. The water stays in the jar even though the card is removed because the molecules of water are joined together to form a thin membrane between each opening in the screen. Be careful not to giggle the jar or touch the screen because you'll break the surface tension and surprise everyone with a gush of water!

Additional Information:

Use the demonstration to explore the properties of air, air pressure and surface tension. For the older students, you can have them calculate the amount of force being applied to the circular opening of the jar by the air pressure as compared to the downward force resulting from the weight of the water. For example, if the diameter of the jar's opening is 3 inches, then the surface area is found by multiplying _ (pi) times the square of the radius, or 3.14 x 1.5" x 1.5" = 6.75 square inches. Multiply that times 15 pounds per square inch to determine the total force exerted by the air pressure (6.75 square inches x 15 pounds per square inch = 101.25 pounds). Your jar contains about a pint (16 ounces) of water. The weight of the water is about 448 grams or slightly less than 1 pound, so it's easy to see why the card stays in place when the jar is turned upside down. Another interesting statistic to ponder is that the density (mass/volume) of air at sea level is about 1/800th that of water.The Mysterious Water Suspension provides the framework for a hands-on lab that's both, fun and effective. Kids can work alone or in teams, applying the scientific method to formulate theories, do research, devise and conduct experiments, gather data, and present their conclusions.Experiment with different screens, some with fine mesh and some with coarse mesh to observe how surface tension and air pressure work together to accomplish the feat. For different screens, try materials such as cloth, plastic mesh from produce bags, etcetera. See what happens when different sizes and shapes of bottles are used. Have your students explain why the card sticks better to the inverted jar when it's completely filled as compared to when it's only partially filled. Discuss the elastic properties of the trapped air inside the jar.Let's recap. The jar was filled with water, a card covered the mouth of the jar, and the whole thing was turned upside down. Voila! The card held the water in place. Here comes the science magic. You do the unthinkable. You remove the card! Your volunteer dives for cover! Fear not, the water magically "floats" in the upside down jar. Kids scream, "How did you do that?" Take your well-deserved bow as you turn the jar right side up and empty the water back into the pitcher. Now that's science magic!

Never surrender before difficulties

2007-02-16T23:44:00.000-08:00

Never surrender before difficulties

Any person will be successful on a smooth sea. How much more meaningful the victory will be if the battle has been difficult. So it is a choice. So long as you choose not to surrender to discouragement and depression, you will prove yourself bigger than a mountain. The story of shiela reveals how successfully she fought against the circumstances.

When shiela was a child of barely four years old, she not only lost her mother but also her two in a train accident. The child, when she grew up, Refused to accept that she was infirm and invalid. She had a dream. She had an imagination. She had an ambition; she wanted to be a painter. For a while she felt that her dream may take a back seat. No it did not. She did not allow that. She constantly thought of being painters. The idea to become a painter never went of our mind. Her passion for painting was so burning that she learnt painting with her toes. The hills look small when your aim is to climb the mountain. She worked tirelessly always making improvements over her previous performance and one day she successfully obtained the Bachelor Degree in fine arts from Lucknow University (India).

Today shiela paints such beautiful pictures that many people with both hands might feel small to see her work. Her paintings have been exhibited in arts galleries of Lucknow, Patiala and other big cities of India. She is highly influenced by nature and women. These two are the main subject of her painting. Women in different emotions, oceans, rivers, mountains, trees are her favourite Subjects of paintings .Sheila does not like that people should sympathies with her because she is painting with her toes. “The disability of mind is more dangerous than the disability of Body” she observes.

The future lies in your hand

2007-02-16T23:43:00.000-08:00

The future lies in your hand

In good old days there lived a sage with long hair and white beard. He lived in a cage. He could see the unseen and tell you about the past. Present and future. Once two young men decided that they would prove the wise old man wrong. They were quite confident that their trick would click and the old man would eat humble pie. They approached the wise man with great excitement. “What’s the matter?” The sage asked when he saw the two young men. “What has brought you here?” He candidly asked. Polity one of the young men said “kindly tell us what we are holding in our hands.” The old man thought for a moment and said. “a bird.” The next question. As planned. Was. “What kind of bird it is?” Again the old man thought for a while and answered.” A parrot.” The two young men looked at each other and asked “is it dead or alive?” The old man took a long breath and finally replied. “As you will have it. “

Like the two young men who held the parrot in their hands you hold your destiny. Your future in your hand. It may be dead or alive. Entirely depends upon the person whom you see everyday in the mirror that is you.

It is time you make an assessment of your potentialities. Now is the time to know who you are. Where you want go and how you would reach there. Remember time is short. A time bomb is in your possession. It is titicking away moment by moment bringing you closer and closer to the day when either success or failure will be written against your name’s the time bomb is your life span. How you utilise your time will determine either success or failure.

Open your mind. Start thinking and stretch your imagination to what you want of life. In the next chapter we will examine the role of imagination in the achievement of success.

People with negative mental Attitude sees the mud

2007-02-16T23:38:00.000-08:00

People with negative mental Attitude sees the mud

An extreme case of negative attitude was witnessed on the bank of river Hudson, where Fulton was demonstrating his new found steam boat. All sorts of people had flocked to see how the steam boat floated in the river. The persons with negative attitude started whispering “How could it start without muscle power?” they held their breath until the boat started. As it made its way down the river, the same person who said it would never be started started shouting again. “It would never stop.” it would never stop!” what charitable words would you like to use for such persons?

Another classic example of pessimism appeared in the Indian newspapers. The Agni launch was scheduled for 28th April 1988. This was going to be an unprecedented exercise in the history of Indian defence research. All preparations for the launch went according to the schedule. The whole nation was watching Dr. Abdul kalam, and his team was at T-14 seconds when the computer signaled “Hold” indicating that one of the signals was functioning irritably. It was decided to abort the launch.

The Indian pessimist press was up in arms and made various unceremonious comments for the postponement of the flight. Cartoonist Sudhir Dhar sketched a shopkeeper returning a product to the salesman saying that like Agni it would not take off. The Hindustan times showed a leader consoling press reports “There is no need for any alarm.” Amul’s cartoon suggested that what Agni needed to do was to use their butter as fuel. Agni –it is purely a peaceful non-violent missile. Another cartoonist showed an Agni scientist explanting that the launch was postponed because the press button did not make contact. Dr.kalam and his team were amused to read adverse comments. What happened in just after 33 day? Agni took off at 07.10 am. The critics and the pessimist were silenced forever.

HEART

2007-02-16T23:33:00.000-08:00

HEART

NO HEAD WITHOUT HEART.
LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED.
A MERRY HEART MAKETH A CAREFUL COUNTENANCE.
HEART MAY AGREE THOUGH HEADS DIFFER.
THE HEARTS KNOWETH ITS OWN BITTERNESS.
THE HEART’S LETTER IS READ IN THE EYES.
IT IS HEART THAT MAKES THE THEOLOGIAN.

Very touching Mother facts

2007-02-16T23:30:00.000-08:00

Very touching Mother facts !

When you came into the world, she held you in her arms.
You thanked her by wailing like a banshee.
When you were 1 year old, she fed you and bathed you.
You thanked her by crying all night long.
When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk.
You thanked her by running away when she called.
When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love.
You thanked her by tossing your plate on the floor.
When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons.
You thanked her by coloring the dining room table.
When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.
You thanked her by plopping into the nearest pile of mud.
When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.
You thanked her by screaming, "I'M NOT GOING!"
When you were 7 years old, she bought you a baseball.
You thanked her by throwing it through the
next-door-neighbor's window.
When you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.
You thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.
When you were 9 years old, she paid for piano lessons.
You thanked her by never even bothering to practice.
When you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from
soccer to gymnastics to one birthday party after another.
You thanked her by jumping out of the car and never looking back.
When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.
You thanked her by asking to sit in a different row.
When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.
Those teenage years
When you were 13, she suggested a haircut that was becoming.
You thanked her by telling her she had no taste.
When you were 14, she paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15, she came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16, she taught you how to driver her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17, she was expecting an important call.
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
When you were 18, she cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
Growing old and gray
When you were 19, she paid for your college tuition,
drove you to campus, carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying good-bye outside the dorm so you wouldn't
be embarrassed in front of your friends.
When you were 20, she asked whether you were seeing anyone.
You thanked her by saying, "It's none of your business."
When you were 21, she suggested certain careers for your future.
You thanked her by saying, "I don't want to be like you."
When you were 22, she hugged you at your college graduation.
You thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.
When you were 23, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.
You thanked her by telling your friends it was ugly.
When you were 24, she met your fiance and asked about your plans for the future.
You thanked her by glaring and growling, "Muuhh-ther, please!"
When you were 25, she helped to pay for your wedding, and she cried and told
you how deeply she loved you.
You thanked her by moving halfway across the country.
When you were 30, she called with some advice on the baby.
You thanked her by telling her, "Things are different now."
When you were 40, she called to remind you of an relative's birthday.
You thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now."
When you were 50, she fell ill and needed you to take care of her.
You thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
And then, one day, she quietly died. And everything you never did came
crashing down like thunder.
"Rock me baby, rock me all night long."
"The hand who rocks the cradle...may rock the world".
Let us take a moment of the time just to pay tribute/show appreciation to
the person called MOM though some may not say it openly to their mother.
There's no substitute for her. Cherished every single moment.
Though at times she may not be the best of friends, may not agree to our
thoughts, she is still your mother!!!
She will be there for you...to listen to your woes, your braggings, your
frustations, etc.
Ask yourself.....have you put aside enough time for her, to listen to her
"blues" of working in the kitchen, her tiredness???
Be tactful, loving and still show her due respect though you may have a
different view from hers.
Once gone, only fond memories of the past and also regrets will be left.
**DON'T TAKE FOR GRANTED THE THINGS CLOSEST TO YOUR HEART. CLING TO THEM AS
U WOULD YOUR LIFE, FOR WITHOUT THEM, LIFE IS MEANINGLESS*

THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN

2007-02-16T23:26:00.000-08:00

THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN

The beauty of a womanIs not in the clothes she wears,The figure that she carries,Or the way she combs her hair.The beauty of a womanmust be seen from in her eyes,Because that is the doorway to her heart,the place where love resides.The beauty of a womanis not in a facial mole,But true beauty in a womanIs reflected in her soul.It is the caring that she lovingly gives,The passion that she shows,And the beauty of a womanWith passing years-only grows!You don't stop laughing because you grow old;you grow old because you stop laughing

IS HEAVEN IN THE YELLOW PAGES?

2007-02-16T23:24:00.000-08:00

IS HEAVEN IN THE YELLOW PAGES?
Mommy went to Heaven, but I need her here today, My tummy hurts and I fell down, I need her right away. Operator can you tell me how to find her in this book?
Is heaven in the yellow part, I don't know where to look. I think my daddy needs her too, at night I hear him cry. I hear him call her name sometimes, but I really don't know why.
Maybe if I call her, she will hurry home to me. Is Heaven very far away, is it across the sea? She's been gone a long, long time she needs to come home now! I really need to reach her, but I simply don't know how. Help me find the number please, is it listed under "Heaven"? I can't read these big, big words, I am only seven. I'm sorry operator, I didn't mean to make you cry, Is your tummy hurting too, or is there something in your eye?
If I call my church maybe they will know. Mommy said when we need help, that's where we should go. I found the number to my church tacked up on the wall. Thank you operator, I'll give them a call.

Why are you crying, a young boy asked his Mom?

2007-02-16T23:21:00.000-08:00

Why are you crying, a young boy asked his Mom?

"Because I'm a woman," she told him. "I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will, but that's O.K."....... Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does Mom seem to cry for no reason?". "All women cry for no reason," was all his Dad could say...... The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God and when God got back to him, he asked "God, why do women cry so easily?" GOD answered...... "When I made woman, I decided she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet, made her arms gentle enough to give comfort... I gave her the inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times will come even from her own children. I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going and take care of her family and friends, even when everyone else gives up, through sickness and fatigue without complaining.... I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances. Even when her child has hurt her badly.... She has the very special power to make a child's boo-boo feel better and to quell a teenager's anxieties and fears.... I gave her strength to care for her husband, despite faults and I fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.... I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.... For all of this hard work, I also gave her a tear to shed. It is hers to use whenever needed and ! it is her only weakness.... When you see her cry, tell her how much you love her, and all she does for everyone, and even though she may still cry, you will have made her heart feel good.
She is special! Please send this to women you know, and those with mothers, sisters, and special women in their lives.
But, also send this to men so they will understand about what a wonderful thing a woman is. Each day is a mountain that must be climbed; with courage each step gets easier.

WHEN YOU HAVE A MOTHER.

2007-02-16T23:19:00.000-08:00

WHEN YOU HAVE A MOTHER.
When you have a motherwho cares so much for youthat anything you wantbecomes her desiresWhen you have a motherwho is so understanding thatno matter what is bothering youshe can make you smileWhen you have a motherwho is so strong thatno matter what obstacles she facesshe is always confident in front of youWhen you have a motherwho actively pursues her goals in lifebut includes you in all her goalsyou are very lucky indeedHaving a mother like thismakes it easy to grow upinto a loving, strong adultThank you for being this kindof wonderful mother.

MOTHER.

2007-02-16T23:15:00.000-08:00

MOTHER.
From seedsYou watered us.
As we sproutedYou helped us growWith the warmthOf your radiant love.
Along the wayYou trimmed usTo keep us safeFrom Harm.
When we grew out ofOur little pods,You replanted us,Where you gave us hopeAnd showed us faithThat we may be ableTo do for othersAs you did for us.

A MOTHER'S LOVE

2007-02-16T23:12:00.000-08:00

A MOTHER'S LOVE
A Mother's love is somethingthat no on can explain,It is made of deep devotionand of sacrifice and pain,It is endless and unselfishand enduring come what mayFor nothing can destroy itor take that love away . . .It is patient and forgivingwhen all others are forsaking,And it never fails or falterseven though the heart is breaking . . .It believes beyond believingwhen the world around condemns,And it glows with all the beautyof the rarest, brightest gems . . .It is far beyond defining,it defies all explanation,And it still remains a secretlike the mysteries of creation . . .A many splendoured miracleman cannot understandAnd another wondrous evidenceof God's tender guiding hand.

MOTHER...

2007-02-16T23:10:00.000-08:00

MOTHER...
Mother You filled my days with rainbow lights,fairytales and sweet dream nights,A kiss to wipe away my tears,Gingerbread to ease my fears.You gave the gift of life to me,And then in love, you set me free.I thank you for your tender care,for deep warm hugs and being there.I hope that when you think of me,A part of you, you'll always see.

A WONDERFUL MOTHER.

2007-02-16T23:09:00.000-08:00

A WONDERFUL MOTHER.
GOD made a wonderful mother,A mother who never grows old;He made her smile of the sunshine,And He molded her heart of pure gold;In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,In her cheeks, fair roses you see;God made a wonderful mother,And He gave that dear mother to me.
~Pat O'Reilly~

MOTHER'S ARE THE SWEETEST.

2007-02-16T23:04:00.000-08:00

MOTHER'S ARE THE SWEETEST.
Our mother is the sweetest andMost delicate of all.She knows more of paradiseThan angels can recall.
She's not only beautifulBut passionately young,Playful as a kid, yet wiseAs one who has lived long.
Her love is like the rush of life,A bubbling, laughing springThat runs through all like liquid lightAnd makes the mountains sing.
And makes the meadows turn to flowerAnd trees to choicest fruit.She is at once the field and bowerIn which our hearts take root.
She is at once the sea and shore,Our freedom and our past.With her we launch our daring shipsYet keep the things that last.
~Nick Gordon~

`No man is an island`

2007-02-07T19:58:00.000-08:00

`No man is an island`
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of they friends`s or of thine own were.Any man`s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

Eternity

2007-02-07T19:57:00.000-08:00

Eternity
He who binds to himself a joyDoes the winged life destroyBut he who kisses the joy as it fliesLives in Eternity`s sun rise

A Riddle

2007-02-07T19:55:00.000-08:00

A Riddle
Legs I have got, yet seldom do I walk;I backbite many, yet I never talk:In secret places most I seek to hide me,For he who feeds me never can abide me.

from The World

2007-02-07T19:52:00.000-08:00

from The World
I saw Eternity the other nightLike a great ring of pure and endless light,All calm, as it was bright,And round beneath it, Time in hours, days, yearsDriv`n by the spheresLike a vast shadow mov`d, in which the worldAnd all her train were hurl`d.

Sea Love

2007-02-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Sea Love
Tide be runnin` the great world over:`Twas only last June month I mind that weWas thinkin` the toss about the call in the breast of the loverSo everlastin` as the sea.Heer`s the same little fishes that sputter and swim,Wi` the moon`s old glim on the grey, wet sand;An` him no more to me nor me to himThan the wind goin` over my hand.

`Fear no more the heat o` the sun`

2007-02-07T19:49:00.000-08:00

`Fear no more the heat o` the sun`
Fear no more the heat o` the sun,Nor the furious winter`s rages;Thou thy worldly task hast done,Home art gone, and ta`en thy wages.Golden lads and girls all must,As chimney-sweepers, come to dust.Fear no more the frown o` the great;Thou art past the tyrants stroke;Care no more to clothe and eat;To thee the reed is as theoak.The sceptre, learning, physic, mustAll follow this, and come to dust.Fear no more the lightning flash,Nor th` all-dreaded thunder stone;Fear not slander, censure rash;Thou hast finished joy and moan.All lovers young, all lovers mustConsign to thee, and come to dust.No exorciser harm thee!Nor no witchcraft charm thee!Ghost unlaid forbear thee!Nothing ill come near thee!Quiet consummation have;And renowned be thy grave!

The Vision of Piers Plowman

2007-02-07T19:48:00.001-08:00

The Vision of Piers Plowman
`After sharp showers,` said Peace, `the sun shines brightest;No weather is warmer than after watery clouds;Nor any love dearer, or more loving friends;Than after war and woe, when Love and Peace are masters.There was never war in this world, or wickedness so keen,That Love, if he liked, could not turn to laughter,And Peace, through patience, put an end to all perils.`

Symphony in Yellow

2007-02-07T19:46:00.000-08:00

Symphony in Yellow
An omnibus across the bridgeCrawls like a yellow butterfly,And, here and therem a passer-byShows like a little restless midge.Big barges full of yellow hayAre moored against the shadowy wharf,And, like a yellow silken scarf,The thick fog hangs along the quay.The yellow leaves begin to fadeAnd flutter from the temple elms,And at my feet the pale green ThamesLies like a rod of rippled jade.

poem for the day

2007-02-07T19:44:00.000-08:00

Sonnet from the Portugese.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of Being and ideal Grace.I love thee to the level of everday`sMost quiet need, by sun and candlelight.I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.I love thee with the passion put to useIn my old griefs, and with my childhood`s faith.I love thee with a love I seemed to loseWith my lost saints, - I love thee with the breath,Smiles, tears, of all my life! - and , if God choose,I shall love thee better after death.

poem for the day

2007-02-07T19:41:00.000-08:00

Prelude 1
The winter evening settles downWith smell of steaks in passageways.Six o`clock.The burnt-out ends of smokey days.And now a gusty shower wrapsThe grimy scrapsOf withered leaves about your feetAnd news papers from vacant lots;The showers beatOn broken blinds and chimney pots,And at the corner of the streetA lonely cab-horse steams and stamps.And then the lighting of the lamps

poem for the day

2007-02-07T19:40:00.000-08:00

The Coming of Grendel
Now from the marshlands under the mist-mountainsCame Grendel prowling; branded with God`s ire.This murderous monster was minded to entrapSome hapless human in that high hall.On he came under the clouds, until clearlyHe could see the great golden feasting place,Glimmering wine-hall of men. Not his firstRaid was this on the homeplace of Hrothgar.Never before though and never afterwardDid he encounter hardier defenders of the hall.from BEOWULF (10th centuy or earlier)

poem for the day

2007-02-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

Meeting at Night
The grey sea and the long black land;And the yellow half-moon large and low;And the startled little waves that leapIn fiery ringliets from their sleep,As I gain the cove with pushing prow,And quench its speed i` the slushy sand.Then a mile of warm sea-scented beach;Three fields to cross till a farm appears;A tap at the pane, the quick sharp scratchAnd blue spurt of a lighted match,And a voice less loud, thro` it`s joys and fears,Then the two hearts beating each to each!

poem for the day

2007-02-07T19:23:00.000-08:00

Ariel`s Song

Full fathom five thy father lies,Of his bones are coral made:Those are pears that were his eyes,Nothing of him that doth fade,But doth suffer a sea-changeInto something rich, and strange:Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell -Hark! now i hear them,Ding-dong bell.

Reason of Leave Application

2007-02-03T01:41:00.000-08:00

Reason of Leave Application

Infosys, Bangalore : An employee applied for leave as follows:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave."

· Another gem from CDAC. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter's wedding: "as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave.."

· From H.A.L. Administration Dept: "As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave."

· An incident of a leave letter: "I am suffering from fever, please declare one-day holiday."

· A leave letter to the headmaster: "As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today"

· Another leave letter written to the headmaster: "As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."

· Covering note: "I am enclosed herewith..."

· Another one: "Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below..."

· Actual letter written for application of leave: "My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave".

· Letter writing:- "I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."

· A candidate's job application: "This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ' Typist and an Accountant - Male or Female'... As I am both(!! )for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post.
BY,

kalyan karthik

ice mOunt

2007-02-01T22:01:00.000-08:00

Amazing Mountain - Ice Bath

Friend

2007-02-01T04:02:00.000-08:00

Best Friend

Our best friends and our worst enemies are our thoughts. A thought can do us more good than a doctor or a banker or a faithful friend. It can also do us more harm than a brick.

"If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them, I would be at the bottom to catch them."

I testify that our teacher, our shepherd, is Christ, our best friend, who clears up all our doubts. He heals our wounds and turns our pain into sweet experiences.

"People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."

Good Advice If your best friend's feeling tearful, Try not to be too cheerful. Just let her fill your ear full Of sad tales by the score. And when she is through, She'll feel as good as new. Now you'll be feeling blue. But that's what friends are for!

"Someone told me the delightful story of the crusader who put a chastity belt on his wife and gave the key to his best friend for safekeeping, in case of his death. He had ridden only a few miles away when his friend, riding hard, caught up with him, saying "You gave me the wrong key!"

“The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.”

"Show me a person without prejudice of any kind on any subject and I'll show you someone who may be admirably virtuous but is surely no gardener. Prejudice against people is reprehensible, but a healthy set of prejudices is a gardener's best friend. Gardening is complicated, and prejudice simplifies it enormously."

"True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it is lost."

jokesssss

2007-01-24T01:56:00.000-08:00

Teacher :What happened in 1869? Student:Gandhi ji was born. Teacher :What happened in 1873?Student:Gandhiji was four years old.
*******
Question:What is the fullform of maths.Anwser: Mentaly affected teachers harrasing students
****
Teacher :Because of Gandhiji's hard work what do we get on 15th August. Student:A holiday

*****
Teacher :Tomorrow there will be a lecture on Sun.Everyone must attend it.Raju:No ma'm! I will not be able to attend it.Teacher :Why? Raju:My mother will not allow me to go so far!!!

********
Teacher: How old is ur father.Sunny:As old as I am.Teacher:How is it possible?Sunny:He became father only after I was born.

*******
Teacher: (1)There is a frog,(2)Ship is sinking, (3)potatoes cost Rs 3/kg. Then,what is my age? STUDENT:32 yrs. Teacher:How do you know?STUDENT:Well, my sister is 16 yrs old and she is half mad.

*******
Teacher: Where does God live?Little boy: I think he lives in our bathroom.Teacher: Why do you say that?Little boy: Well, every morning my daddy bangs on the door and says, 'God, are you still in there?'

********
Teacher:"What is your name?". Student:"Mera naam Suraj Prakash hai." Teacher:"When I ask aquestion in english,answer it in english." Student:"My name is Sunlight."
*******

"You never have a second chance to make a first impression."

language of friendships

2007-01-24T01:47:00.000-08:00

A Always Funny
B Beautiful Personality
C Common Interests
D Delightfully Entertaining
E Exciting Person
F Fashionable
G Good Taste
H Happy Times Together
I Intelligent Person
J Jolly Laughter
K Kind
L Listens Well
M Makes Jokes
N Never Mean or Cruel
O Original
P People Person
Q Quality Time
R Real Person
S Secret Keeper
T Terrific Sense of Humor
U Understanding
V Very Special
W Works Hard
X Xciting Person
Y You Are The Best
Z Zero flaws

cHECK oUT tHE mAGIC

2007-01-23T01:09:00.000-08:00

MATH is also MAGIC ... try this trick for a change and u will be surprised.

It's really interesting!!!!!!!

Take the day you were born (Date) * 4
+ 13
* 25
- 200
+ Month of your birth
* 2
- 40
* 50
+ Last 2 digits of the your Birth(year)
- 10500

Who will be there !

2007-01-23T00:52:00.000-08:00

If I try and fail

who will be there... and say:

"You did well"

If I fall and couldn't stand

who will be there...and say:

"Hold my hand"

If roads are tough

and light is far,who will be there...and say:

"I will walk"

Even when my nights are long,

and days are blue.

And everything seems,

impossible to be true.

Who will still be there...and say,

"I will always love you"

Will You be there?

I LOVE U

2007-01-22T04:38:00.000-08:00

I LOVE U

I never really knew youYou

were just another friend

But when I got to know you,

I let my heart unbend.

I couldn't help past memories

that would only make me cry

I had to forget my first love

and give love another try

So I've fallen in love with you

and I'll never let you go

I love you more than anyone

I just had to let you know

And if you ever wonder why

I don't know what I'll say

But I'll never stop loving you

each and every day

My feelings for you will never change

Just know my feelings are true

Just remember one thing

I Love You!

Bolly Queens

2007-01-21T23:22:00.000-08:00

Ria Sen

Riya Sen is the grand daughter of Suchitra Sen, a legend in Bengali cinema, and daughter of Moonmoon Sen, a former actress. Before moving to Mumbai, she lived with her mother and sister Raima Sen, also an actress, in Kolkata. Her father Bharat Dev Varma belongs to the illustrious royal family of Tripura. Her paternal grandmother Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar, whose younger sister Gayatri Devi is the Maharani of Jaipur.[2]
Before entering show business, she studied at Loreto House and Rani Birla College, both in Kolkata, but dropped out of both institutions.[2] She also briefly studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Since her Bollywood debut, she has moved from Kolkata to Juhu in Mumbai.
While in Mumbai she had a relationship with male model and actor John Abraham.[3] After the two broke up, she started a relationship with actor Ashmit Patel.[4] She also briefly dated actor Akshaye Khanna.[citation needed]
Many have commented on the strong resemblence between her and her mother, Moonmoon Sen, a sex symbol in her time.[5] Both have worked in films in different languages, and both were involved in numerous controversies. However, her sister Raima has a very different image from them both.[6]

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor comes from an old and influential film family. Her grandfather was Raj Kapoor; her great grandfather was Prithviraj Kapoor. She is the daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, who had divorced when she was still young. Rishi Kapoor is one of her uncles. Her sister, Karisma Kapoor, is also an actress. Other living relatives include maternal aunt Sadhana, and cousins Shivani Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Nikhil Nanda.

Isha Koppikar

Ishaa Koppikar was born in Mumbai, India on 19 September 1976. She went to Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai and studied Life Sciences. While in college, she did a model shoot for Gautam Rajadhyaksha. She took part in the 1995 Miss India Contest, won the Miss Talent Crown and modelled for L'Oreal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola, among others.
Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia was raised in Mumbai. She has said in interviews that she grew up speaking English at home and had to learn Hindi for her film roles. [1]According to Ayesha, she has been a photographic model since she was four years old. She appeared in a music video, Falguni Pathak's Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye, when she was only fifteen. One video in which she appeared, Shake It Daddy, brought her to the attention of the movie industry, and a few film offers followed. [2]
She signed a contract for Socha Na Tha, then for Taarzan: The Wonder Car. However, delays in making Socha Na Tha meant that Taarzan released first and was therefore her "debut" film.
She won the Filmfare Best Debut Award in 2004 for her performance in Taarzan.
She has appeared in a number of films that have done poorly at the box office. However, she has been highly praised for her work in the 2006 Dor, an art film. [3], [4]
Sushmita Sen

Sushmita's father Shubeer Sen is a retired Indian Air Force officer; her mother Subhra Sen worked as a fashion artist and jewellery designer. She has one brother, Rajeev Sen, and a sister, Neelam Sen.
Sushmita's mother tongue is Bengali. She was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, but grew up in Delhi. She attended school at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in Delhi. In Delhi, she studied English and planned a career in journalism.
In 2000, she adopted a daughter, Renee, as a single mother.

Shilpa Shetty

2007-01-21T00:47:00.000-08:00

Shilpa Shetty

Background

Shilpa Shetty was born to Surendra and Sunanda Shetty in Tamil Nadu in southern India belonging to the Bunt community,[2] Shilpa's native language is Tulu but she can speak nearly ten languages at differing levels including English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu and can understand basic French. [citation needed]
She attended St. Anthony Girls' High School, located in Chembur, and later attended Podar College. She was the captain of the baseball team and has earned a black belt in Karate [3]

Shilpa Shetty (Tulu: ಶಿಲ್ಪ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ) (born 8 June 1975) is a four-time Filmfare Award-nominated Indian film actress, model, AIDS activist and PETA supporter. Since breaking into Indian film in 1993 in the film Baazigar, she has appeared in nearly 50 films and made her first lead role in 1994's Aag,[1]. At 5ft 10 inches (1.78m) she is one of Bollywood's tallest actresses and currently resides at the centre of the Hindi-language film industry in Mumbai, in western India. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty (born 1979) is also a Bollywood film actress.
In January 2007 she became a surprise contestant on the British reality show, Celebrity Big Brother UK and entered the Big Brother house on January 3, 2007.

CAREER

Shetty started her career by modelling for the soft drinks company Limca in 1991 at the age of 16.[4]
Her appearances in the adverts of Limca caught the attention of agents of the Bollywood film industry and she made her film debut in 1993 at the age of 18 in Baazigar, portraying a murder victim of her psychopathic boyfriend. Although she was a supporting actress alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, the film was a major success and earned her the Filmfare Award nomination for the Filmfare Best Debut Award.[citation needed]
In 1994 this was followed by Aag her first leading role and by the success of Main Khiladi Tu Anari opposite Akshay Kumar. In 1994 she also starred in Aao Pyaar Karen as the servant girl Chhaya. In 1995 she appeared in Hathkadi and in 1996 she appeared in the Telugu language film Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya.
In 1997 she appeared in six different films Veedeva Dani Babu, Auzaar Prathna Thakur, Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul, Insaaf Divya, Prithvi Neha and Gambler Ritu.
She has since appeared in a number of films, such as Jaanwar (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Indian (2001), Fareb (2005), and Dus (2005). None of these films were major successes at the box office, although she won critical acclaim in 2004 with her performance as an AIDS victim in Phir Milenge (2004).
Shetty was featured in Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai. She has also featured in Jhalak Dikkhlaja, a Sony Entertainment Television dance show.[citation needed]
In 2004 Shetty was a guest judge on the popular Indian Idol television show. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is a budding Bollywood actress and they worked together on the Baras Ja music video for Fareb.

Main article: Celebrity Big Brother 2007 (UK)
Shetty is currently a contestant in Celebrity Big Brother UK.[5] and is the first Indian celebrity drafted in to "sex up" the show.[6][7] Reportedly paid Rs.31.5m (£367,500) for her participation,[8] she wore a pink sari when entering the house and said to presenter Davina McCall, "I just want every Indian to be extremely proud that I'm in here".[9] As for her participation, she stated: "I have zero expectations. The only thing I really hope to keep is my self-respect and my dignity."[10] Sister Shamita told the Times of India that this "is the boldest decision Shilpa has taken hitherto."[11] The Scotsman has reported that PETA are backing Shetty to win the contest and have urged British viewers to vote for her.[12][13]
On Day 2 of the show, Shetty instructed fellow housemates Carole Malone and Ken Russell in meditation. After they were unable to perform the exercise, she explained this as they're "not breathing right".[14] On Day 5, romance appeared to be on the cards as Dirk Benedict expressed his desire to woo her after several flirtations had occurred between them[15] and she admitted to finding him "sexy",[16] but tempers were starting to fray by Day 7 as a certain clique was beginning to form in the house which was not approving of Shilpa's presence.[17][18].
Support for non-profits

HIV-AIDS
In February 2006 Shetty lent her support to a BBC-endorsed television show designed to tackle the problem of HIV-AIDS in India.[43] The project, which also involved other celebrities Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza, and Raveena Tandon in separate episodes, featured Shetty as she shadowed a young achiever whose work involved raising awareness about the condition. "I have participated to show my solidarity to people living with HIV-Aids. I will do anything for them to feel wanted and special," she said.[43]
The issue is particularly close to Shetty's heart as she had portrayed an HIV-positive sufferer in her 2004 movie Phir Milenge. Speaking about the movie and HIV in general, Shetty said: "Why not a film on HIV positive patients? It is a social stigma in our society. We made this film to highlight this problem ... This film will bring about a social awareness about AIDS in our country. It is high time we talked about this in our society."[44]

Won
2005: AAHOA Award for Phir Milenge
2004: Special Awards for Phir Milenge
2004: Giant International Awards for Phir Milenge
2004: Indo-Pak's Young Achiever Awards
1998: Zee Gold Bollywood Awards, Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu

LOVE IS!!!!!!!

2007-01-20T04:16:00.000-08:00

Love is...

Love isbeing happy for the other person when they are happy being sad for the other person when they are sad being together in good times and being together in bad times Love is the source of strength

Love is being honest with yourself at all times being honest with the other person at all times telling, listening, respecting the truth and never pretending Love is the source of reality

Love is an understanding that is so complete that you feel as if you are a part of the other person accepting the other person just the way they are and not trying to change them to be something else Love is the source of unity

Love is the freedom to pursue your own desires while sharing your experiences with the other person the growth of one individual alongside of and together with the growth of another individual Love is the source of success

Love is the excitement of planning things together the excitement of doing things together Love is the source of the future

Love is the fury of the storm the calm of the rainbow Love is the source of passion

Love is giving and taking in a daily situation being patient with each other's needs and desires Love is the source of sharing

Love is knowing that the other person will always be with you regardless of what happens missing the other person when they are away but remaining near in heart at all times Love is the source of security

Love is the source of life

You've Touched My Life

2007-01-20T04:07:00.000-08:00

Ever since the day we met

My life has been touched...

My dreams have been more beautiful

The stars shine brighter than before;

The sun seems so much warmer,

Since I've someone to adore.

You've changed my life in many ways,

My heart has grown so strong,

It's all because of you, my love,

It has been all along.

I'm sure you know I Love You,

I just want to thank you too.

I have no idea where I'd be

If it wasn't for meeting you.

Together Forever

2007-01-20T03:45:00.000-08:00

As I look at your picture I wish you were here

Those sweet words you whisper I can hear so

clear

You're saying you love me

and want to hold me tight

You want to be near me and love me tonight

I dream of you holding me and you made me see

That together forever we were meant to be

The warmth of your body close to mine

As you and I are lost in time

You reach out to touch me with your loving hand

I wish! this moment would never end

As you and I embrace, you say that you love me

With you my darling I will always be.

Motorcycles ( 100 years ago )

2007-01-20T03:29:00.000-08:00