Saturday, March 31, 2012

பிரச்சனைகளின் பரிமாணமும் பரிணாமமும்

When I Do good , I feel good, When I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion.
-Abraham Lincoln-

பிரச்சனைகளானது நாம் படிக்கும் போது (மு) படிப்பில் போட்டி நிலவுவதால் சில நேரங்களில் அது பிரச்சனை. படிப்பு முடிந்த பின்னர் வேலை தேட வேண்டும்.(ட்) அதுவும் பிரச்சனை, வேலை கிடைத்தால் பிற்பாடு சம்பளப் பிரச்சனை.
நாட்டிலே பார்த்தால் பொருட்களின் விலை உயர்வு, இதிலிருந்து வாழ்க்கைச்செலவு அதிகரிக்க, அதை ஈடு செய்ய பொய், களவு மற்றும் கொலை போன்ற பிரச்சனை(டா) என வளர்ந்து கொண்டே செல்லும்.
திரைப்படம் பார்க்க சென்றால் அங்கே நுழைவுச் சீட்டு வாங்குவதில், இருக்கைக்கு பிரச்சனை. எப்படியோ (ள்)ளே நுழைந்தால் படம் நன்றாக இல்லாவிட்டால் 'அட இந்தக் காசுக்கு சாப்பிட்டிருக்கலாம்' என்று நினைத்து பிரச்சனை. சின்னத்திரை நாடகங்(கள்) (தினம்) பார்ப்பதால் பிரச்சனைகள்.
அண்ணியும் சித்தியும் அப்பாவும் அண்ணாமலையும் அக்கினி சாட்சியாக பந்தத்தில் ஆரம்பித்த பயணம் மெட்டிஒலி சத்தம் கூட கேட்காமல் நடக்கின்ற நம் வீட்டு குல விளக்குகளின் கழுத்தின் நாலாவது முடிச்சாக விழுந்து நீ நான் அவள் என்று குடும்பங்கள் எல்லாம் பிரிந்து சொர்க்க வாழ்க்கையாக இருக்க வேண்டும் என்ற கனவுகள் எல்லாம் நம்பிக்கை அற்றுப் போய்க்கொண்டு இருக்கிறது. வேலன் வந்தாலும் காப்பாற்ற முடியாது. சூலன் வந்தாலும் காப்பாற்ற முடியாது. அகடவிகடன் வந்தாலும் திருத்தமுடியாது அரட்டைஅரங்கம் வந்தாலும் திருத்தமுடியாது. நான் சொல்வது யாவும் கதை அல்ல நிஜம்.
பலவகையான பிரச்சனைகள் அவற்றை எல்லாம் சமாளிப்பதற்கு பதிலாக (முறையே 31/03/2012, 01/04/2012, 02/04/2012) நாளைய, இன்றைய இல்லாதுவிடின் நேற்றைய தினக்காட்டியை பாருங்கள். அவ்வாறும் உங்களால் அறிய முடியாவிடின்.........
மேலே தமிழில் உள்ள முதல் 3 பந்தியில் அடைப்புக்குறியில் உள்ள சொற்களை கோர்த்து வாசிக்கவும்.
நன்றி.
(உங்கள் கருத்துக்களை கீழே உள்ள கருத்துப் பெட்டியில் உங்கள் கருத்துக்களை ஆழமாக இல்லாவிடினும் மேலோட்டமாக பதிந்து செல்லவும்.)

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Windsor Signature Clothes Valet Stand for Men with a Mahogany Finish

With this sophisticated clothes valet stand you’ll be suited up and ready to head to work faster than you can say “Oh God, not another work day”. The helpful clothing butler with a distinctly classic style is designed for men’s use and can hold an array of different clothing items that make up the average business man’s work suit attire. It can hold a suit jacket, a pair of trousers, multiple ties and numerous belts, and even a rack for shoes, as well as a small area for the placement of jewellery and wristwatches.
A clothes valet, otherwise known as a valet stand, have been in existence for centuries in one form or another and have been used by both men and women. In the basic sense they are an item of bedroom furniture on which clothes might be hung. This Windsor Signature clothes valet stand, which is made from solid Chinese Hardwood with a mahogany finish, comes with a L-feature which adds more hanging space as well as offering an attractive furniture feature for a room.

The valet features a detachable hanger with a brass knob on top and an extra ribbed pants bar for easy suit storage in a closet. Designed for perfect organisation, the valet will keep your clothes wrinkle-free and ready to be worn within seconds. The beautiful finish and form of the piece means it is more likely to complement existing furniture in a bedroom. The tie rack makes it simple to select a new tie each day without having to fumble around for one in a drawer or box. Be careful however, you might just find your wife wanting to use it as well.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Nine bad work habits - and how to break them

(yahoo.com)

Stressed out? Overworked? It might surprise you to learn that your job isn't solely to blame for your office woes. Chances are, you're engaging in a few-or more!-bad work habits that could be impeding your performance or happiness. Whether you can't seem to kick your Facebook addiction or are sick of burning the midnight oil, read on to learn how to nix nine common detrimental office habits.

You constantly check your email or post updates on Facebook or Twitter

There's a reason (beyond procrastinating) why you can't stay away from your personal email account and social networking sites. "Social interaction is addictive because it activates the rewards center of our brains," says David Rock DProf, director of the NeuroLeadership Institute and author of Your Brain at Work. Connecting to people is similar to eating chocolate, he explains. "The more you do it, the more you want it-that's when it becomes distracting." To keep yourself focused on work, Dr. Rock recommends designating times of day when you'll check these sites. That way, you'll get your fix without being sucked into the trap of constantly wanting more. Or, as Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide advises, treat visiting these sites as a reward. Work for, say, an hour, and then allow yourself to check in quickly as a treat. A word of warning:
Think twice before you post about work matters on social networking sites. As Goodman points out, "these sites are frequently changing their privacy settings, so your page may be publicly broadcasted without you knowing it, which could land you in hot water."

You write-and send-work emails too hastily
"Misread emails create unnecessary anxiety," says Dr. Rock. A slapdash message may come across as confusing, or worse, offensive, to the person on the receiving end-and it may cast you in a bad light. There's a huge benefit to pausing after you write an email but before you press send. "If you feel uncertain about your message, save it as a draft and come back to it later," suggests Dr. Rock. Not only will this give you time to work off anger that may have provoked you to write things you didn't mean, but it may also allow you to add helpful information to the email, which can make you come across as capable and thoughtful. And if you struggle with an email about a sensitive topic, keep Dr. Rock's rule in mind: "Anything that's likely to generate strong emotion should be a phone or face-to-face conversation."

You're set in your ways
If it ain't broke, don't fix it-right? Not always. If you're sticking with outdated procedures because "that's the way it's always been done," re-think your attitude. Though knowing the ins and outs of office processes may seem like proof of your expertise, it may actually make you seem obsolete. Especially in a shaky economy, it's integral to be open to new ideas, says Goodman. "Holding on to old systems isn't the way to be irreplaceable," she explains. "Getting along well with everyone, contributing great ideas and doing innovative work is." She adds that resisting change often stems from a fear of being left behind in the workforce. Instead of standing your ground, be flexible about learning from others. "Get comfortable with the fact that there's always going to be someone smarter or younger than you," says Goodman.

You're too involved in office politics
Happen to find yourself gathered around the water cooler frequently? While joining in on office gossip is inevitable, spending too much time dissecting workplace dynamics can harm your reputation. "If you're seen as always schmoozing or stirring the pot, you may also be seen as a troublemaker or unproductive," says Goodman. Instead of worrying about who said what to whom when, devote that energy to work. "Like logging on to Facebook, office gossip is a distraction. If you must indulge, treat it as a reward that you'll give yourself after doing a set amount of work." And as she notes, the more you concentrate on work, the less time you'll have for petty gossip.

You start each day with the wrong plan of attack-or none at all
After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is prepare for the next one. But by making a beeline for the door at quitting time, you're setting yourself up for trouble the next morning. "Without a plan, it's easy to become distracted by small tasks and coworkers' questions," says Goodman. And that can prevent you from accomplishing the bigger stuff. "If you spend most of your day handling minor assignments, you won't have the mental resources left to give your most important duties the attention they need," says Dr. Rock. Goodman suggests taking a few minutes the night before-or first thing the next morning as a last resort-to write down the two or three meatiest tasks you need to get done that day. "You're not likely to finish more than four, so prioritize your to-do list."

You're always running late
"People are most often behind schedule because they're not thinking about how long it takes to get from point A to point B, or because they leave things until the last minute," says Dr. Rock. "And these people usually haven't noticed the impact that running late has on their performance and that of others." By repeatedly missing deadlines or arriving after meetings start, you seem less reliable and you hinder those who depend on you. If your hour-long meetings frequently run over, Dr. Rock recommends scheduling them for 50 minutes instead of 60. Those ten extra minutes serve as padding if the conversation goes long. And if you're chronically tardy with deadlines or other appointments, Goodman advises setting computer alerts to chime a half hour before you need to be ready to keep you on the ball. If nothing else, set your clocks forward a few minutes to help you be on time.

You can't manage your personal and professional lives
The balance between your work and your personal life varies depending on the office environment you're in. But one thing is constant: Failing to meet coworkers' or friends' and family's expectations will upset them, according to Dr. Rock. If your office culture prides itself on working around the clock, you'll raise eyebrows for taking personal calls all day long. "Set parameters," recommends Dr. Rock. "If personal issues distract you at work, tell friends and family you'll respond to their calls and emails at, say, the beginning or end of each day." However, if you're the only one constantly working late, consider meeting with your boss to discuss your workload, says Goodman. And if everyone is on call 24/7, think about whether or not you're in the right job. On the other hand, if your coworkers regularly get together after work, you'll stand out for turning down invitations or sending stiff emails at all hours. So consider tagging along once in a while. As Goodman puts it, "You'll get the inside scoop and bond with people, which will only help your projects as well as people's image of you. If you're not sure what to share, follow other people's lead." If they seem happy chatting about their family drama, feel free to chime in with your own anecdotes.

You don't take a lunch break
Powering straight through lunch may seem like a noble endeavor, not to mention a great way to get ahead on your to-do list. But by refusing to take a break, you're actually doing yourself more harm than good. Not only is sitting all day linked to a host of health issues, like a greater risk of dying from heart disease, according to a 2010 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, but stepping away from the screen will also revive you, allowing you to view your work with a fresh perspective, says Goodman. Daunting tasks you dreaded earlier can seem more doable after taking a break. Even a short walk around the block will give you a much-needed boost. "Doing so is extremely rewarding to the brain and resets our ability to think straight," says Dr. Rock. Besides, you can't deliver the best results with a sandwich in one hand and your computer mouse in the other. You'll be more productive once you fully devote your attention to work.


You have a negative attitude
Maintaining a chipper outlook day in and day out isn't realistic, of course. But if you find yourself griping about your job more often than not, you're setting yourself up for an endless cycle of negativity. "A negative bias can reduce the quality of your ideas and the work you produce-and can cause you to see everything as negative, even when it's not," says Dr. Rock. In other words, a doom-and-gloom attitude will make all around you seem worse, causing your creativity to suffer. Instead of griping about work things you can't change, focus on what you can improve, and try to see everything in a positive light. That may mean keeping away from coworkers who goad you into talking smack. It may also mean seeking out positive cues, like happy people, uplifting images (try hanging a few vacation snapshots in your cubicle) or taking a break to watch a funny YouTube video, says Dr. Rock. The more cheerful your attitude, the less you'll find to complain about. And remember: The more you grumble, the more likely it is that people, like your superiors and your loudmouth cube-mate, will take notice-and if your boss knows you're unhappy, you could be the first one on the chopping block, says Goodman.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Increase Our IQ

http://www.mensxp.com
Thinks tock many of us assume that IQ-related discussions and more particularly, those related to improving our IQ make sense for kids or young adults competing for a seat in popular colleges.

However, there is no age-defined parameter for improving or increasing our IQ. Further, there are many ways in which a higher IQ can improve the quality of adult life too. Lets discuss some easy ways to improve our IQ:

1. Minimize Watching the Idiot Box, Start Reading
The TV, whether an LCD or plasma, was nicknamed ‘the Idiot Box’ for a very valid reason—this gadget tends to numb our sensibilities. Some people might argue that TV viewing can be rather enriching if the right channels are chosen. However, when watching TV, the human mind is pushed into a state of vegetation. Largely, its effect is entertaining and there might be short instances when it can stimulate our mind but overall, watching TV isn't the recommended way of unwinding if we want to increase our IQ. A much better medium is books, whether read physically or on the Kindle. This is because reading a book makes our mind to create mental images, decipher the plot and tests our vocabulary. This is a far more wholesome exercise for the mind.

2. Exercise Daily
Modern lifestyles result in physical and mental stagnation where our body isn't stimulated holistically. One way of ensuring that the mind is more capable of accumulating and processing thoughts/ideas throughout the day is to Exercise. This might seem a bit strange but exercising daily, particularly aerobic and low-impact workouts help to regulate the blood’s circulation. The intake of fresh oxygen refreshes our senses, making use more attentive to various stimuli.

3. Challenge Yourself, Mentally
Challenge yourself mentally. This includes sporadically watching movies in foreign languages where you are left guessing the plot, reading novels from a higher reading level or solving crossword puzzles. Rather than reading or watching reviews of various gadgets/goods, try to locate such things in the market and evaluate them using your own resources.


Some very palpable advantages of increasing our IQ include:
1. Helps to Raise Performance at Work
Having a higher IQ means that you would be able to process the information/data handled at the office much faster. Chances of committing mistakes would decline significantly. You would constantly be a step ahead of your colleagues in terms of understanding new policies or updating your professional skills. Thus, a better IQ might be your passport to that elusive promotion.

2. Helps Managing Daily Activities
Most stressful situations are precipitated by our inability to divide time between professional responsibilities and personal life’s demands. Having a better IQ translates into the ability to save crucial minutes/hours every day, since you would be able to do things faster, manage them better and even, manipulate situations that reduce your workload!

3. Helps make a good Impression
Smarter, vigilant and more updated people are always able to make a better impression when socializing. This includes talking to a girl at a bar or trying to impress the Board of Directors. A higher IQ invariably means that you would be a more resourceful person—this trait is hard to ignore and instantly engages attention of others.

Wall Mounted Grocery Bag Holder – Space Efficient Storage

I am thinking very much of getting one of these stainless steel grocery bag holders that attach to the wall. One of my kitchen cupboards is half filled with plastic shopping bags of one color or another and I feel visually robbed every time I open the door. I don’t like to throw things away especially when environmental concerns are ever present. However, I never seem to find time to take them to a recycling plant and in time they get forgotten about and remain crunched up gathering dust. Familiar?

 Why this wall mounted grocery bag holder looks like the perfect accessory for my kitchen and is certainly the next purchase I will make. The holder can contain 30 standard-size plastic grocery bags at a time and is space efficient meaning it will not take up too much wall area wherever it is placed. Empty grocery bags are simply tucked into the upper opening when finished with and then later pulled out as needed from its wide dispensing area on the front. The brushed stainless steel together with the strong black plastic material combination, provide it a stylish and trendy look.

The grocery bag holder can be attached to the wall in any location you so wish. It will be particularly useful in a kitchen, laundry room, pantry, or utility room. Basically, wherever you tend to unload the shopping. It can be attached to the wall vertically or horizontally, perhaps under a kitchen cupboard or even inside a utility room cabinet. It’s so discrete and unimposing in appearance that it can even be situated in a hallway or next to the back entrance of the home if that’s where shopping is unloaded.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Warning Message regarding to Laptop

Don’t keep your Laptop near to easily flammable material while using


A couple lost their 25 year old son in a fire at home on June 4th. The son who had graduated with MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison two weeks earlier had come home for a while. He had lunch with his dad at home and decided to go back to clean up his hostel room. His father told him to wait, to meet his mother, before he went back for a few days. He decided to take a nap while waiting for his mom to come back home from work. Sometime later their neighbors called 911 when they saw black smoke coming out of the house.

Unfortunately, the 25 years old died in the three year old house. It took several days of investigation to find out the cause of the fire. It was determined that the fire was caused by the laptop resting on the bed. When the laptop was on the bed cooling fan did not get the air to cool the computer and that is what caused the fire. He did not even wake up to get out of the bed because he died of breathing in carbon monoxide.

The reason I am writing this to all of you is that I have seen many of us and also our sons & daughters using the laptop while in bed. Let us all decide and make it a practice not to do that. The risk is real. Let us make it a rule not to use the laptop on bed with blankets and pillows around. Please educate as many people as you can.

"Please pass to everyone you know, you might save one's life

 (Thanks for Zia Hussian. The above message forwarded by him)


Cooler Pad


The Laptop Cooling Stand prevents your laptop from overheating. The unique patented wave design uses natural convection to enhance fan cooling. This stand has low power consumption via your laptop’s USB port with no bulky power adapters.

You know all about heat. Because today’s notebooks rely on fast processors to do the job, they generate a lot of heat, with much of it landing directly in your lap. Some laptops can have a “normal” operating temperature as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit! Not only is that unsafe and uncomfortable, it can also wear your laptop down, cause it to crash unexpectedly, and reduce its overall life expectancy.


Friday, March 9, 2012

The 5 Skills You Need as a Project Manager

Managing a project is a challenging task. But if you can master these 5 skills, then you're well on your way to project success...
1: Planning
Every Project Manager has to become a great planner. You need to plan your project, the tasks entailed, resources, equipment and materials needed. Create a bullet proof Project Plan at the start of each project and measure progress daily.

You also need to plan your team's tasks for the week and check that those tasks are being completed every day. You job is simple-you feed your team with work from your plan, and you track and measure progress. That's what being a Project Manager is all about.

 2. Prioritization
You are the one person on your project who needs to be an expert in prioritization. Every day, your team will struggle to manage priorities because there will always be too much to do. Your job is to give them crystal clear priorities every week, to help them manage their day. It keeps stress levels low and helps them work efficiently.

 Without clear priorities, your project will be like a ship without a rudder. Coasting along inefficiently, without a precise direction in mind.

 3. Delegation
You can't do everything. You might be capable, but there won't be enough hours in the day. So you need to become a great delegator. If tasks arise that others can do, then delegate them. Your job is to keep the ship on its course, not man the engines.

 Delegate even the smallest of items, as they still require attention and focus. Delegate even when you could do something better or faster than your team. The only time not to delegate is when there's no-one to delegate to. Even then, see if you can get budget to hire another person to help you out. Remember-you can't do it all.
4. Leadership
Great Project Managers are great leaders. They set the course, lead the team in the direction required, they motivate team members individually and look after their welfare.

 Great leaders know what it is that motivates their people. They put them in roles they enjoy and are naturally talented at. They listen and they genuinely care. To inspire your team to achieve success, you need to become a great leader.

 5. Communication
As a team member, you need to know what has to be done, how and by when. That's where the Project Manager's communication skills come into play. You have to constantly communicate the goals, timeframes and set expectations to your team.

Then communicate feedback as progress happens. Tell people directly where they are going right and where they need to improve. Communicate clearly and concisely. Follow up in writing when it's important, so you don't have to remember everything said.

So that's it. If you can plan, prioritize and delegate your work as well as communicate and lead, then you will become a top notch Project Manager.