Thanks all for your continued support. This week's special thanks and Credits are to BC, Ramalingam, Abi, Thanuja, Ram, Radha.
Please read in Leisure and skip over to topics that are more relevant to you. New topics added for this week: "Lateral Thinking" Hope this tickles your grey cells & "Picture of this Week". I am sure you will like this picture…
As always, to share interesting articles, puzzles, thoughts, views, and feedback...jus mail them to balajineela@gmail.com (Or leave feedback in the Blog itself)
Contents:
1. It's all about YOU….Happiness..B/f Angelenaa
2. Health….b/f Thanuja, Angelenaa
3. Jokes Corner….A Cup of Tea..B/f Murthy
4. Thought for the Week….B/f Ram
5. Lateral Thinking
6. Management Thirukkurals..3 Words..B/f Murthy
7. Interesting Web
8. Mind your Language..b/f Sai
9. Management Fundas…. Potatoes..b/f Murthy
10. Tip for this week….Strengthen your typing..B/f Appan
11. Parenting….B/f Angelenaa
12. Safety.....DD...B/f Thanuja/ Balaji
13. Cost Savers...Useful tip..B/f Srikanth
14. Photo of the week...B/f Murthy
15. Closing thoughts
1. It's all about YOU….Happiness
No one is born happy...
As always, to share interesting articles, puzzles, thoughts, views, and feedback...jus mail them to balajineela@gmail.com (Or leave feedback in the Blog itself)
Contents:
1. It's all about YOU….Happiness..B/f Angelenaa
2. Health….b/f Thanuja, Angelenaa
3. Jokes Corner….A Cup of Tea..B/f Murthy
4. Thought for the Week….B/f Ram
5. Lateral Thinking
6. Management Thirukkurals..3 Words..B/f Murthy
7. Interesting Web
8. Mind your Language..b/f Sai
9. Management Fundas…. Potatoes..b/f Murthy
10. Tip for this week….Strengthen your typing..B/f Appan
11. Parenting….B/f Angelenaa
12. Safety.....DD...B/f Thanuja/ Balaji
13. Cost Savers...Useful tip..B/f Srikanth
14. Photo of the week...B/f Murthy
15. Closing thoughts
1. It's all about YOU….Happiness
No one is born happy...
But all of us are born with the ability to create happiness...
So today & Everyday,
Make others happy...
2. Health and Safety…. Tips
Accupuncture...for those who have faith, here are some massage tips.
3. Jokes...........Cup of tea
One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident.
Someone had given me a little 'tea set' as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought Daddy a little cup of "tea", which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Mom came home.
My Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was "just the cutest thing!" My Mom waited, and sure enough, I walked down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and she watched him drink it up.
Then she says, (as only a mother would know... :) "Did it ever occur to you that the only place that your daughter can reach to get water is the toilet?"
4. Thought for the Week
One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident.
Someone had given me a little 'tea set' as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought Daddy a little cup of "tea", which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Mom came home.
My Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was "just the cutest thing!" My Mom waited, and sure enough, I walked down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and she watched him drink it up.
Then she says, (as only a mother would know... :) "Did it ever occur to you that the only place that your daughter can reach to get water is the toilet?"
4. Thought for the Week
One day a clock started to meditate about its future. By calculating at the rate of two ticks per second, poor clock realized that it would tick 172,800 times in a day and further, staggering figure of 63,0720,000 ticks in ten years.
At this thought the clock collapsed from nervous exhaustion. The grandfather clock on the opposite side whispered ‘don’t be a fool; all you have to do is to tick only one tick at a time. At once the clock revived itself and lived for hundred years.
We must try to remember this lesson when we begin to lose courage by seeing immense of task ahead of us. All our jobs are like the job of the clocks. A lot of ticks but only one at a time.
5. Lateral Thinking
An American nightclub called 'The Coconut Grove' had a terrible fire in which over 400 people died. A simple design flaw in the building led to the death toll being so high. Subsequently, regulations were changed to ensure that all public buildings throughout the country eliminated this one detail which proved so deadly.
What was it?
Try to think logically..i am sure you would get it…If you have not found it, the answer can be found after topic 14 (somewhere)
At this thought the clock collapsed from nervous exhaustion. The grandfather clock on the opposite side whispered ‘don’t be a fool; all you have to do is to tick only one tick at a time. At once the clock revived itself and lived for hundred years.
We must try to remember this lesson when we begin to lose courage by seeing immense of task ahead of us. All our jobs are like the job of the clocks. A lot of ticks but only one at a time.
5. Lateral Thinking
An American nightclub called 'The Coconut Grove' had a terrible fire in which over 400 people died. A simple design flaw in the building led to the death toll being so high. Subsequently, regulations were changed to ensure that all public buildings throughout the country eliminated this one detail which proved so deadly.
What was it?
Try to think logically..i am sure you would get it…If you have not found it, the answer can be found after topic 14 (somewhere)
6. Management Thirukkurals…The Biggest Little words
There are many things that we can do to perk up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships.
Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words.
"I Thank YOU"!
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness.
On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
7. Inspiring web…Smoking!!!
Useful link for people who smoke
http://www.electroniccigarette.in/
8. Mind your Language..Part 2
Dealing with any customer, suppliers in services is an art. It is useful to know how English language works with them.
Tip 3: Indian Context
The term "regard" is not used much in American English.
The Right Way:
They usually do not say "regarding this issue" or "with regard to this". Simply use, "about this issue".
Tip 4: Indian Context
Do not say "Pardon" when you want someone to repeat what they said.
The Right Way:
The word "Pardon" is unusual for them and is somewhat formal. Therefore you can use “kindly repeat”
9. Management Fundas….A Potatoes Story
Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words.
"I Thank YOU"!
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness.
On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
7. Inspiring web…Smoking!!!
Useful link for people who smoke
http://www.electroniccigarette.in/
8. Mind your Language..Part 2
Dealing with any customer, suppliers in services is an art. It is useful to know how English language works with them.
Tip 3: Indian Context
The term "regard" is not used much in American English.
The Right Way:
They usually do not say "regarding this issue" or "with regard to this". Simply use, "about this issue".
Tip 4: Indian Context
Do not say "Pardon" when you want someone to repeat what they said.
The Right Way:
The word "Pardon" is unusual for them and is somewhat formal. Therefore you can use “kindly repeat”
9. Management Fundas….A Potatoes Story
A kindergarten teacher has decided to let her class play a game.
The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates, so the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.
So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes.
The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for 1 week.
Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes.
Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended.
The teacher asked: "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?"
The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart.
The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime?"
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Moral of the Hatred (Human Vices) story:
Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry sins for a lifetime.
Forgiving others is the best attitude to take.
"Learn to Forgive and Forget."
10. Tip for this week…Strengthen your typing
Expert in typing skills - Ignore
Just thought of sharing with you a very good website which helps in learning typewriting skills.
http://www.typing-lessons.org/lesson_1.html
Once you complete lesson 10, you will become fast and good in typewriting.
After you complete lesson 18 you’re the master.
11. Parenting
An elderly man in Mumbai calls his son in New York and says,'I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 35 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!
10. Tip for this week…Strengthen your typing
Expert in typing skills - Ignore
Just thought of sharing with you a very good website which helps in learning typewriting skills.
http://www.typing-lessons.org/lesson_1.html
Once you complete lesson 10, you will become fast and good in typewriting.
After you complete lesson 18 you’re the master.
11. Parenting
An elderly man in Mumbai calls his son in New York and says,'I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 35 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!
''Dad, what are you talking about?' the son screams.
'We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the old man says.'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!
'Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.'Like heck they're getting divorced,' she shouts, 'I'll take care of this.
'She calls Mumbai immediately, and screams at the old man, 'You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR??' and she hangs up.
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay', he says, 'It's all set. They're both coming for Diwali and paying their own airfare!!'MORAL:No man / woman is busy in this world all 365 days.
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay', he says, 'It's all set. They're both coming for Diwali and paying their own airfare!!'MORAL:No man / woman is busy in this world all 365 days.
MONEY MAKING IS NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE.
Find time for people who care for YOU!!!
12. Safety Awareness…..Drink and Drive
12. Safety Awareness…..Drink and Drive
(Very touching Story, Please read thru till the end)
I was walking around in a Local Store doing shopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll. Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''aunty, are you sure I don't have enough money?''
I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much.
I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much.
I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.' His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet.. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing.
My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet.. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing.
He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy.. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''
'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money. The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money. The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much.
He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.' I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever.
The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
Please DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
The value of a man or woman resides in what he or she gives,
Please DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
The value of a man or woman resides in what he or she gives,
not in what they are capable of receiving.
13. Cost Savers...Call Autos...(see the name of the Co.Gates India - Inspiring/ Sri)
A Call Autos Services has been started in Chennai for past three months .The salient features are
* No bargaining, No haggling. * Fare is lesser than regular auto. * Auto at the door step. * Meter starts from customer place only. A new scheme called AUTO SHARING
* Auto charges will be Rs 6/- only per KM and no additional charges
* A customer will be sharing the auto with 1 or 2 people
* No bargaining, No haggling. * Fare is lesser than regular auto. * Auto at the door step. * Meter starts from customer place only. A new scheme called AUTO SHARING
* Auto charges will be Rs 6/- only per KM and no additional charges
* A customer will be sharing the auto with 1 or 2 people
* The benefit of this scheme will be the customer need not pay the Call Centre Charge.
* Very useful for office goers.
* Very useful for office goers.
Customer's feedback says they feel secure traveling in call auto as the auto driver's work under the banner of Gates India. Customers have also given their comment stating the behavior of auto drivers is very decent
Deepa Pauline. R Centre Manager
Gates India 4344 4344
14. Photo of the week
Well, the Lady in the Picture is Miss Universe 2008 (Miss Venezuela)
15. Closing thoughts
"Talking behind someones back"
Nothing more un-productive or energy wasting as this habit of talking behind someones elses back about the person - could be peers, boss, own employees, relatives...Break this Habit!!! - as it not only drains the positive energy out of you (& leaves you tired , frustrated) but think about the time lost in doing something really productive or meaningful....
Answer to the Lateral Thinking question :
The doors at 'The Coconut Grove' opened inward. In the mad panic to escape the fire, people were crushed against the doors and could not pull them open. After 'The Coconut Grove' disaster in 1942, all public buildings had to have doors which opened outward
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