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Harsha Bhogle's expert commentary on India's win today at Mohali

Well...well...well...Indian cricket team heads to Mumbai in final against Srilanka.

WOW! What a spectular show by both nations and at the end Indians were much more desciplined with both ball and in fielding won by 29 runs against Pakistan. India meets Srilanka in Mumbai on April 2nd 2011 for worldcup final. India had appeared twice before in the worldcup and won only once. This is the third time India is going into finals so I wish Indian team and fans across the world good luck for the finals. God Bless India.

Want to reduce sugar level or Diabetes? try OKRA/Lady Finger/Bhindi

Who knew Okra can reduce the sugar level and can be good alternative to your injections?

Take two pieces of Okra, remove both ends and make a cut in the middle. put those 2 pieces of okra in a glass of water and soak it overnight. Early morning before breakfast remove the okra from the water and simply drik that water. Don't eat or drink anything for atleast 30 mins after drinking okra water for best results. Within two weeks of everyday consumption of okra water, check your sugar levels and you will see a significant difference in your sugar levels.

Benefits of Cilantro

The known benefits of organic cilantro are extensive, and researchers are discovering more every day. Currently, there are several well-known, well-documented benefits of organic cilantro, including:

•Powerful anti-inflammatory capacities that may help symptoms of arthritis

•Protective agents against bacterial infection from Salmonella in food products

•Acts to increase HDL cholesterol (good), and reduces LDL cholesterol

•Relief for stomach gas, prevention of flatulence and an overall digestive aid

•Wards off urinary tract infections

•Helps reduce feelings of nausea

•Eases hormonal mood swings associated with menstruation

•Has been shown to reduce menstrual cramping.

•Adds fiber to the digestive tract

•A source of iron, magnesium, and is helpful in fighting anemia

•Gives relief for diarrhea, especially if caused by microbial or fungal infections

•Helps promote healthy liver function

•Reduces minor swelling

•Strong general anti-oxidant properties

•Disinfects and helps detoxify the body

•Stimulates the endocrine glands

•Helps with insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar

•Acts as a natural anti-septic and anti-fungal agent for skin disorders like fungal infections and eczema

•Contains immune-boosting properties

•Acts as an expectorant

•Helps ease conjunctivitis, as well as eye-aging, macular degeneration, and other stressors on the eyes.

India meets Pakistan in Mohali for 2nd semifinal for world cup 2011 tonight. winners of this game will fight Srilanka in Mumbai on Saturday. Personally I want to see India and Srilanka in the final....Good luck India.

Sri Lanka survive jitters to reach Cricket World Cup final 2011 - 2nd year in a raw to reach final

Are you looking for iPAD2 across US locations? check the online availability in US apple stores.

Earth Hour 2011...Scenes around the globe. Huge Success....Thank you everyone for doing your part.

Canadian Govt falls yet again...that means we are heading to spring elections

4 elections in 7 years...that is the way we canadian wastes tax payers money. In past 7 years this is the 4th election, it is a serious tragedy in Canadian Politics. Each election cost any where from 280-350  million dollars (Are you kidding me?) and that goes towrads the deficit. who cares? only me and you..politicians and people who have money and are filthy rich, dont give a damn about me and you. None the less we might have a minority government again or may be a coalition government (No leader sounds promising or can deliver what they promise to people). God bless Canada.

Live streaming of Cricket WORLDcup 2011 - HD Quality

Comparision between iPAD2, Playbook, Xoom and Galaxy...

As far as weight, camera and accesstries are concerned playbook is a better option than iPAD2

Waiting for iPAD2? Today your wait is over...

iPAD2 is released in almost 18 countries including Canada today and people are lining up to get hands on one of their favourite toy....enjoy the newest member of the Apple family. Have fun.

Benifits of SPINACH.

Nutrients found in Spinach:

Spinach contains Vitamins A, B, C, Chlorophyll, Beta Carotene, and Sodium Riaphalebin etc. Spinach is cold in nature, but it destroys cold and phlegm. It also cures blood impurities and bile related problems.

Medicinal qualities of Spinach:

Spinach is beneficial in the form of food and also it is extremely beneficial in the form of medicine. It cures many diseases. Most children dislike it and do not want to eat it. Nature has provided different types of vegetables and leaves to remain healthy. This is an invaluable gift from mother nature. We should not dislike these leaves and vegetables, but rather we should consume these vegetables whole heartedly. Leaves and vegetables are medicines in the form of food. They cure us in some form or the other and always keep us away from diseases. Spinach is one such natural medicine. It is not just a grass or some kind of ordinary leaf. We should develop knowledge about the medicinal qualities of spinach. The herbivorous animals eat grass and are much stronger than us. Spinach contains iron in abundant quantity. Consuming spinach regularly cures anemia. The Hemoglobin quantity in the blood rises sharply, the blood is purified and bones also become strong. Those who cannot eat spinach or are extremely weak should consume one glass of raw or boiled spinach juice everyday. The soup of any vegetable or leafy vegetable is easily digestible. It provides instant energy to a weak person, as it is easily digestible.

Spinach cures dental problems:

Consuming one glass of boiled spinach soup or eating it in the form of vegetable everyday cures dental problems. Soup of carrot and spinach cures the problem of bleeding gums. The gums become strong and the teeth last for a longer time.

Spinach is beneficial in urinary disorders:

Spinach is extremely beneficial in urinary disorders. Mix the spinach juice along with coconut water and consume it everyday, this helps excretes urine properly. Some people have the complaint of less or excess urination after meals, this problem is also cured because spinach has the quality of balancing the less or excess urination.

Spinach is beneficial in respiratory diseases:

Spinach is very beneficial in respiratory diseases. Drink the juice of raw spinach leaves and eat the raw leaves in the form of salad. This provides relief to patients suffering with respiratory problems. Spinach and honey cure the problems of throat, tuberculosis and asthma and remove the phlegm accumulated in the lungs. This gives energy to the lungs, so they start functioning normally. Spinach juice cures the burning sensation in the throat.

Spinach is the best medicine for constipation:

Spinach is the best medicine for constipation. It works as a purifier of the digestive system. Regular consumption of spinach juice automatically cleans the digestive system. It easily removes the toxic substances present in the intestine and also provides nutrition to the intestines. It is very important to remember that constipation is a serious disease and leads to almost all other diseases. If you want to remain healthy then eat spinach everyday.

Spinache is useful for pregnant women:

Green leaves of spinach are very useful for expecting mothers. The abundant quantity of iron is beneficial for both the child and the mother. Spinach contains vitamin A, which is extremely beneficial for pregnant women. It is very useful for increasing the breast milk. A pregnant woman should drink at least one glass of spinach juice everyday.

Precautions:

Spinach leaves should be washed properly before cooking. Spinach contains oxalic acid. Kidney patients should consume spinach with a little care. It may cause wind (vayu) related problems; therefore it should not be consumed as much in the rainy season.

With popular demand on how to tackle obesity...do the following Aasana and you will see the differance

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems of the modern age. It is the main cause for many serious, incurable and fatal diseases. Blood pressure, heart problem, diabetes and other dangerous diseases are caused due to obesity. Our body weight gradually increases when focus is not given during childhood. Over time, this leads to obesity. It can be cured permanently with the intake of balanced food, proper life style and regular practice of yoga asanas. This will also cure the above-mentioned diseases, as well as many others. Regular practice of yoga asanas cure all types of disease. A few asanas very useful for overcoming obesity are given below: if you are not sure on these poses, please search them in Google for images.

Dwichakrikasana

Method:

1. Lie down straight on your back with your hands beside and below the hips. Stop the breath. Raise one leg, bending it at the knee, and then rotate it like you are riding a bicycle. Repeat this for 10 to 30 times as per your capacity. Similarly, repeat the exercise with your other leg. Rotate the legs without touching the ground. Make a circular shape with the legs.

2. When tired lie down in shavasana and rest for some time and repeat the exercise in the opposite direction, again resting when tired.

3. Inhale, and then repeat the exercise by rotating both the legs simultaneously in a circular motion, as done when you ride a bicycle. After, repeat this in the opposite direction continuously like a bicycle. 5 to 10 times according to your capacity.

Benefits:

1. This is the best exercise to reduce weight. Regular practice of this asana for 5 to 10 minutes sheds out unnecessary weight, and obesity can be reduced in a very short time.

2. It gives proper shape to the stomach. It activates the intestines. It cures constipation, dysentery, acidity etc.

3. In case of backache do the exercise with single leg, it is helpful for backache as well.

Padvritasana

Method:

1. Lie down straight on your back. Raise the right leg and make a circle by rotating the leg clockwise. In this way make 5 to 20 circles without touching the leg to the ground.

2. After rotating in one direction, rotate the leg in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise). Rest in shavasana when you become tired. Alternate between legs.

3. After doing this exercise with single legs, do it with both the legs simultaneously. Rotate the legs in as big a circle as you can. Rotate the legs clockwise and then again anti-clockwise.

Benefits:

1. This asana is also for reducing extra weight.

2. It reduces the fat accumulated in the hips, thighs and waist and gives proper shape to the stomach.

Ardha Halasana

Method:

This asana is like uttanapadasana - the only difference is that in uttanapadasana the legs are raised up to 30 degrees whereas in ardha halasana the legs are raised up to 90 degrees.

1. Lie down on your back. Keep the palms of your hands towards the floor; your legs should be straight and both the feet should be together.

2. Inhale and slowly raise the legs straight up to 90 degrees and remain in this position for some time. Do not bend the knees when you raise the legs.

3. While bringing down the legs, rest the legs on the floor without jerk. Rest for a while and repeat it again at least six times.

4. Those who have backache, should raise one leg at a time.

Benefits:

1. This asana is especially useful to reduce weight.

2. It makes the intestines flexible and healthy, increases the fire of the stomach and cures constipation, gas and obesity.

3. It is also beneficial in shifting of the navel, heart disease, stomachache and respiratory problems.

4. Raising one leg at a time is especially beneficial for backache problems.

How to get rid of pimples and pigmentation marks

Pimples and pigmentation marks appear on the face, which takes away the beauty and charm of the face. These can appear in summer or winter season. The main reasons are consumption of fat, controlling the urge to urinate, excessive labour and exposure of heat and Sun. The following home remedies should be used for this problem:

- Take the cream from fresh milk, add few drops of lemon and apply on the face to remove pimples and acne.

- Grind 30 gm of thymol seeds (ajwain) in 25 gm of curd and apply on pimples and acne. Wash the face the next morning. This remove pimples.

- Take equal quantities of holy basil leaves and lemon juice and apply on the pigmentation marks, dark circles or pimples. This is an effective medicine.

- Add glycerin four times the quantity of lemon juice and rub the face to get rid of pimples. Massage the whole body to get the silky and soft effect.

- Soak lentil dal in sufficient water so that the entire water is absorbed. Grind it and add it in milk. Apply this paste on the face twice daily. This removes pigmentation marks and pimples.

- Grind the dried orange peels in water and apply the paste on the face. This removes pigmentation marks and pimple.

- Rub Jaiphal (nutmeg) in milk and apply on pimples and pigmentation marks. This gives glowing skin.

- Boil cumin seeds and wash the face with that water. This gets rid of pigmentation marks, dark circles etc and enhances the beauty.

- Grind Jaiphal (nutmeg) and black pepper in raw milk and apply on the face at bedtime. This cures pimples and removes pigmentation marks and makes the face beautiful.

- Take one spoon lentil dal, half spoon rapeseeds and two almonds - grind it nicely and add lemon juice. Apply this paste on the face. Wash the face when dry.

- Take equal quantities of alum and black pepper and apply on pimples and acne.

- Grind guava and banana and apply the paste on face.

- Apply cucumber juice on face to remove pigmentation marks and pimples.

- Add radish juice in curd and apply on face to get rid of pimples, acne and pigmentation marks.

- Add honey in onion juice and apply on the face, this cures both the problems

- Take enema of hot water with lemon juice.

- Take boiled gourd or torai in meals. Eat the chapattis made with whole wheat.

- Pat the face with water while taking bath.

- Apply multani mati on face and peel it when dry. Wash the face with cold water.

- Eat boiled vegetables or drink their juice.

- Add Triphala and Moolhati and take 3 to 4 gm daily to cure constipation and get rid of pimples and acne.

- Grind black pepper and apply on pimples.

- Add gram flour in castor oil and apply on face, this is very beneficial.

- Mix rapeseed and rock salt in lemon juice and apply on pimples.

- Grind almonds in goat milk and apply on pimples to get rid of pimples.

- Rub the seed of date palm in vinegar and apply on pimples. Wash the face after one hour with soap. Pimples disappear within three to four days.

- Take equal quantities of lemon juice, rogan badam and glycerin, mix thoroughly and store it in clean bottle. Apply this lotion on the face everyday, to make the skin soft and beautiful.

- Grind chironji and add butter, apply this pack on the face and rub it nicely. This cures all the skin related problems.

- People suffering with pimples and pigmentation marks should maintain a clean stomach. They should improve their digestive strength and keep the intestines clean. They should walk in open and fresh air and take proper diet.

- Add lemon juice and rose water in equal quantities and apply on face. Wash the face after half hour with fresh water. The pimples are cured within 10 to 15 days. This gets rid of pigmentation marks and dark spots.

- Rub the lemon peels on the body before taking bath and wash the face with lukewarm water, this is effective to get rid of pimples.

- Never pinch the pimples and try to break them. This spreads the pimples faster and causes permanent scars on the face. Take hot steam before applying any, pack for immediate results.

- Apply olive oil regularly to cure different types of pimples and boils. This is also effective for curing pigmentation marks and spots.

- Rub the inner portion of neem bark in water like sandal and apply on pimples.

- Apply blue oil (pour oil in blue coloured bottle and keep under the Sun for one and half months) on pimples.

- Take Gulkand with 25- 30 gm of milk everyday at bedtime.

- Take avala marmalade to cure constipation and thereby pimples.

- Boil the neem leaves in water and sieve it. Wash the face with this water to remove pimples.

- Eat sprouted gram regularly according to the digestive capacity to cure pimples and pigmentation marks.

- Eat ripe neem fruit to get rid of pimples.

- Mix Triphala and Moolhati in equal quantities and take three grams powder with lukewarm water to cure constipation and thereby pimples and dark spots.

- Add onion juice, rock salt and honey and apply on the face.

- Take carrot, tomato, radish and other green salad along with meals everyday to remove pimples.

- Avoid tea, coffee etc. This cures pimples and skin related problems.

- Do not eat ice cream, chocolate, toffees, pastries etc. in excess quantity. Avoid constipation.

- Do not eat food items made with spices, garam masala and acidic things.

- Avoid hot spicy, heavy, oily and fried food items like samosa, kachori etc.

- Do not eat things, made with horse bean, flour and do not use chemical based cosmetics on face.

- Add lemon juice in Giloy juice and apply on the face to get rid of pimples.

- In case of severe constipation and pimples, soak 6-7 raisins in water, remove the seeds the next morning and eat.

- Grind Arjun Chaal, Mujith and Vasa Chaal, add honey and apply on the face to remove pimples.

- Regular consumption of radish is good for getting rid of spots, pimples and acne.

- Add black holy basil leaves powder in turmeric powder and apply the pack on the face before bath. This removes pimples.

- Grind coriander, Lodhra and Koot and apply on the face.

- Grind fenugreek leaves and apply the pack on the face, let it dry. Then wash the face, continue this for few days to remove pimples. This also makes the skin soft and smooth.

- Add grounded onion seeds powder in lemon juice and apply on face; this is effective in case of pimples.

- Make a fine paste of Amaltas Chaal, pomegranate Chaal, Lodhra, turmeric and Nagarmotha and add it in water. Apply the pack on the face. This works well in case of pimples.

- Apply sandal wood oil on the face to clean all the infection causing bacteria and pimples.

- Take equal quantities of Jaiphal, black pepper, red sandal, grind it nicely and add it in water. Apply this paste on the face to get rid of pimples.

- Take equal quantities of rapeseeds, Semar thorns, lentil dal, chironji and almonds. Grind all the things nicely and mix it in little bit of milk. Apply this paste on the face to remove pimples.

- Boil one cup milk and thicken it. Add lemon juice, remove from flame and let it be cool while stirring it continuously. Apply this paste on the face at bedtime. Wash the face after one hour and next morning. This removes pimples and gives a smooth and soft skin.

Benefits of seasme seeds...

Kinds of Sesame

Apart from its religious significance, sesame is used as a medicine. In Ayurveda, it is considered to be an extremely beneficial and strong medicine. It is a rainy season crop, and is mainly of three kinds: 1. black sesame 2. white sesame 3. red sesame.

Black sesame contains the best qualities with respect to nutrition. White sesame possesses medium qualities and red sesame has no qualities at all.

The most important specialty of sesame is that is contains four rasas (flavors), hot, bitter, sweet and pungent.

Qualities of Sesame

Sesame is bitter in preparation, heavy for digestion, tasty, oily, hot, destroyer of phlegm - bile, provides strength and is beneficial for hair. Its lep (pack) is cold. It cures many diseases, dental and wind related problems, increases milk, fire and intelligence and decreases excess urination.

Sesame in the Form of Sweets

Sesame is hot in nature and is therefore used for preparing sweets in winter season. Different types of sweets like gajak, laddu, revadi, etc. are made of sesame during the winter and protect us from cold. The chances of catching cold reduce if we eat these sweets. Sesame laddu's are beneficial for those children who normally have the problem of bed-wetting in winters. Children having this problem should be given one sesame laddu each in the morning and evening. The bed wetting problem and the urge to urinate at small intervals also gets cured.

Sesame is not just an eatable item, in Ayurveda it is considered to be a great medicine. Regular consumption of sesame protects from many diseases and general physical weakness. The patient develops a good and effective resistance power when compared to normal persons. In other words, the patients develop the capacity to fight against disease.

Medicinal Use of Sesame

Dental problem: Sesame is extremely beneficial in case of loose teeth or the person is suffering from pyorrhoea and toothache. In such case, let the sesame oil remain in the mouth for 10 - 15 minutes and do gargles. This relieves toothache. Another instant remedy to cure toothache is to do gargles with hot sesame oil mixed with asa fetida and black cumin seeds.

Bleeding Dysentery:

Sesame is very beneficial for bleeding dysentery. Grind 20 gm of sesame and add 30 ml of goat's milk, this medicine gives relief in case of bleeding dysentery. Grind few sesame seeds and mix it with jaggery powder, let the child suffering with this problem lick it with honey, the child will get immediate relief. Grinded sesame mixed with butter also cures this problem.

Burns:

If any part of the body has burnt and the person suffers from extreme pain and burning sensation, then apply the lep (pack) of sesame, camphor and ghee on the affected area. This reduces the pain and burning sensation. Grind sesame with milk and apply the lep (pack) on the affected part, this will slowly reduce the burning sensation and the pain.

Impotency:

Consumption of sesame gives lot of strength and therefore it removes impotency. Boil 15 gm of sesame in 10 gm of Gokharu (briar) milk, this medicine taken regularly stops the secretion of vital humors of the body, reduces impotency and weakness. Regular consumption of this medicine for one month definitely cures the impotency.

Menstrual Cycle:

Consumption of Sesame can be very beneficial in case of severe pain during menstrual cycle or mild menstruation. Cook one tola (around 12 gm) sesame in 20 tolas (240 gm) of water and let it reduce to one-fourth of the quantity, remove it from flame and let it cool. Add jaggery in this syrup and consume it regularly every morning, this will cure the problem of mild or irregular menstruation. Add shakkar (jaggery powder) in sesame and barley powder and give this to a women who has delivered a baby, her bleeding will stop.

Finally India's equation of if's and but's is over and India managed to clinch the 2nd spot in the Quarter finals in the Cricket worldcup 2011, they will fight Australia in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Look at the points table...

Do you understand TEEN language? want to find out what they are saying in IM/Chat?

BC Designate premier Christy Clark will be sworn in tomorrow...Good Luck Christy.

Secret of HAIR Growth by Dr. Naram

Most devastating day in Japan's history

Yesterday 8.9 magnitude of earthquake hit Northeast coast of Japan with epicenter in Sendai, followed by atleast two dozon's of magnitude 6 quake after shocks. what a day! in Japan's history. Quake and after shock created Tsunami warning across the world. Thousands and thousands of people are affected with damage crossing in billions...God bless Japan.

OH...I almost forgot..Today marks the 1st Anniversary of Vancouver 2010 OLYMPICS.

Today Feb 12th 2011 marks one year anniversary of winter games here in Vancouver. There are lots of activities planned for this year to celebrate the success of winter games. I hope everyone here in Vancouver gets a chance to go out and check out some of the free activities. Unfortunately it is pouring like crazy since this morning so it will definitely put a damp on people's plan but I hope as the day progresses, it clears out and people can enjoy the same spirit that we saw a year ago. Good luck guys.

India, Srilanka and Bangladesh is about to start biggest cricket fever in the world

16 nations will fight to become supreme power in the game of cricket from 19th feb 2011 till 2nd April 2011. There will be total of 42 games played during this times in different venues in different parts of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. so far Australia has been most fortunate to grab 4 world cups. Cricket is considered a religion in India and may be in Pakistan and Sri lanka as well, but in India Cricket is not just about a game, it is about pride, batting, finance....These 2 months these 3 nations will spend in billions and will generate that type of revenue as well. India seems to be one of the strongest team in the world followed by RSA, England and other countries. I wish the Indian team "All the Very Best" for this world cup and have only one advise...Boys...this is your time to shine..do or die and have no mercy  for the other team on the day of game. This is your chance to bring the Worldcup 2011 home in the hosting nation. Good Luck.

Consumer Electronics Show 2011

The Biggest Electronics show is about to start in 3 days (Jan 6th -9th) in Las Vegas Convention Center. This year will be the biggest in Cloud Computing,4G devices,Tablet Computing and OLED screens in my opinion. As the show progresses, I'll try to post some of the cool Gadgets for your review....Please keep checking this blog for latest reviews. Thank you!

2nd Jan - New year - Happy New Year Everyone....

Time left until 2011 around the WORLD...

What is your New Year's Resolution? or Do you even have one?

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions according to recent survey....

1.  Lose Weight
2. Better Job
3. Fit
4. Pay off Debt
5. Save Money
6. Go Back to School
7. Take a Trip 
8. Volunteer More
9. Quit Smoking
10. Reduce Stress 

New Year Eve Events in Vancouver Canada...WELCOME 2011...bye bye 2010

Sorry Being in Vancouver...How can I forget not to show all the fun places for tomorrow night? Aprt from all of these places lots of people will be ringing the new year at their home...Have fun Everyone...Don't Drink and Drive....Vancouver laws are lot tougher now...besides, you dont want to jeopardize yours or some one's life in the new year....Be responsible and enjoy the new year. May God Bless us all.

"Happy New Year"..........Welcome 2011.......Good Bye 2010.

Happy 2011...7 Superb destinations to ring in the new year

on behalf of my family, I wish everyone a Joyus and a "Happy New Year". May Supreme Power bring in "PEACE" in the "WORLD" and in your families. May almighty fulfill all your dreams and give you good returns on your good "DEEDS". May supreme power Bless us all....Enjoy and Have Fun.

Year by Year Review - 1900-2010

Year 2010 Wiki way...

OK...How about flying cars? This new invention should wow you....

MIT students from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics have actually succeeded in creating and flying a winged car. This is said to be the wave of the future. Take a look at Terrafugia's "Transition" Flying cars...may be you might see these flying cars soon in 2011.

You can order your flying cars here...

Volvo's new Air Motion car that runs on compressed AIR...No Gasoline...No Electricity...Very Very environmentally friendly.

IBM XIV - GRID based Storage Computing

Moshe Yanai is the founder/inventor of XIV who happend to have invented EMC Symmetrix as well.....read on.

Moshe Yanai comes from EMC where he invented Symmetrix arrays ten or more years ago, becoming Symmetrix VP of engineering for ten years, as well as an EMC Fellow and reporting directly to CEO Joe Tucci. He owns several patents for Symmetrix technology and today's DMX4 arrays still use that technology. He left EMC, 'was ousted publicly' according to IBM senior storage consultant Tony Pearson, in 2001. After that he co-founded de-duplication company Diligent with Doron Kempel, and then founded XIV in Israel. Yanai is still a director at Diligent.

EMC bought the Data General Clariion disk operation when it realised that mid-range arrays were needed alongside the top-end Symmetrix. Yanai reportedly opposed this purchase.

Now IBM owns XIV and competes with major competitiors like EMC, Hitachi and Netapp...Concept is very interesting where there is no raid involved but the usable capacity is half of raw capacity that makes the array with raid 1/0 but IBM denies this theory. Recently I've had the opportunity to play with this toy in iTech seminar in Vancouver and I must confess, GUI looks really cool. Volume creation took only 4 clicks. overall  storage management seems much more simpler that even a highschool kid can manage XIV.

EMC support pages - you will require a powerlink account for access.

https://support.emc.com/products/ControlCenter - for Ionix or ECC

https://support.emc.com/products/CLARiiONCX3 - CX3 Support

https://support.emc.com/products/CLARiiONCX4 - CX4 Support

https://support.emc.com/products/Symmetrix - DMX/VMAX Support

https://support.emc.com/products/ConnectrixMDS - Cisco MDS Support

https://support.emc.com/products/PowerPath - Powerpath Support

https://support.emc.com/products/Avamar - Avamar Support

EMC's FAST (Fully Automated Storage Tiering) Launch Video

I'm going to put on my Storage hat and post some Storage related topics now...Please let me know your areas of interest.

Amazing Cucumber - Home Remedy/Green way to clean things

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa- like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles, too!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!

Fact about Banana that will blow you away

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!

This is interesting.  After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't! the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives..

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if yo u suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking/Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance.

When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels.. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium

banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes??

Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe....polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!

GOOG411 to stop it's services from November 12th 2010....Bye Bye GOOG411...

Back in 2007 Google launched 1-800-GOOG-411, a voice-powered directory assistance service that connects you quickly to businesses across the U.S. and Canada. On November 12, 2010, Google will shut down the service.

GOOG-411 was the first speech recognition service from Google and helped provide a foundation for more ambitious services now available on smartphones, such as:

•Voice Search - search Google by speaking instead of typing.

•Voice Input - fill in any text field on Android by speaking instead of typing.

•Voice Actions - control your Android phone with voice commands. For example, you can call any business quickly and easily just by saying its name.

Google's success encouraged them to aim for more innovation. Thus, google is  putting all of their resources into speech-enabling the next generation of Google products and services across a multitude of languages.

If you don’t use a smartphone, and you’re trying to call a business, you can send a text message with the name and location of the business to 466453 ("GOOGLE") and we’ll text you the information, or on Gmail you can use the new phone-calling features to call any U.S. business free of charge. Also, if you don’t have the free voice search app pre-installed on your phone, you can download it from http://www.google.com/mobile/google-mobile-app/

How to stop intruders stealing your wireless signals...secure your wifi...using this post

This article describes how you can secure your Wireless Network from hackers and you’ll also learn about free tools that people generally use to intercept your Wi-Fi signals.

Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi) has made it so easy for you to use the computer, portable media player, mobile phones, video game consoles, and other wireless devices anywhere in the house without the clutter of cables.

With traditional wired networks, it is extremely difficult for someone to steal your bandwidth but the big problem with wireless signals is that others can access the Internet using your broadband connection even while they are in a neighboring building or sitting in a car that’s parked outside your apartment.

This practice, also known as piggybacking, is bad for three reasons:

■It will increase your monthly Internet bill especially when you have to pay per byte of data transfer.

■It will decrease your Internet access speed since you are now sharing the same internet connection with other users.

■It can create a security hazard* as others may hack your computers and access your personal files through your own wireless network.

How to Secure Your Wireless Network:-

The good news is that it is not very hard to make your wireless network secure, which will both prevent others from stealing your internet and will also prevent hackers from taking control of your computers through your own wireless network.

Here a few simple things that you should to secure your wireless network:

Step 1. Open your router settings page

First, you need to know how to access your wireless router’s settings. Usually you can do this by typing in “192.168.1.1” into your web browser, and then enter the correct user name and password for the router. This is different for each router, so first check your router’s user manual.

You can also use Google to find the manuals for most routers online in case you lost the printed manual that came with your router purchase. For your reference, here are direct links to the manufacturer’s site of some popular router brands – Linksys, Cisco, Netgear, Apple AirPort, SMC, D-Link, Buffalo, TP-LINK, 3Com, Belkin.

Step 2. Create a unique password on your router

Once you have logged into your router, the first thing you should do to secure your network is to change the default password* of the router to something more secure.

This will prevent others from accessing the router and you can easily maintain the security settings that you want. You can change the password from the Administration settings on your router’s settings page. The default values are generally admin / password.

[*] What do the bad guys use - This is a public database of default usernames and passwords of wireless routers, modems, switches and other networking equipment. For instance, anyone can easily make out from the database that the factory-default settings for Linksys equipment can be accessed by using admin for both username and password fields.

Step 3. Change your Network’s SSID name

The SSID (or Wireless Network Name) of your Wireless Router is usually pre-defined as "default" or is set as the brand name of the router (e.g., linksys). Although this will not make your network inherently* more secure, changing the SSID name of your network is a good idea as it will make it more obvious for others to know which network they are connecting to.

This setting is usually under the basic wireless settings in your router’s settings page. Once this is set, you will always be sure that you are connecting to the correct Wireless network even if there are multiple wireless networks in your area. Don’t use your name, home address or other personal information in the SSID name.

[*] What do the bad guys use - Wi-Fi scanning tools like inSSIDer (Windows) and Kismet (Mac, Linux) are free and they will allow anyone to find all the available Wireless Networks in an area even if the routers are not broadcasting their SSID name.

Step 4. Enable Network Encryption

In order to prevent other computers in the area from using your internet connection, you need to encrypt your wireless signals.

There are several encryption methods for wireless settings, including WEP, WPA (WPA-Personal), and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2). WEP is basic encryption and therefore least secure (i.e., it can be easily cracked*, but is compatible with a wide range of devices including older hardware, whereas WPA2 is the most secure but is only compatible with hardware manufactured since 2006.

To enable encryption on your Wireless network, open the wireless security settings on your router’s configuration page. This will usually let you select which security method you wish to choose; if you have older devices, choose WEP, otherwise go with WPA2. Enter a passphrase to access the network; make sure to set this to something that would be difficult for others to guess, and consider using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters in the passphrase.

[*] What do the bad guys use - AirCrack and coWPAtty are some free tools that allow even non-hackers to crack the WEP / WPA (PSK) keys using dictionary or brute force techniques. A video on YouTube suggests that AirCrack may be easily used to break WiFi encryption using a jail-broken iPhone or an iPod Touch.

Step 5. Filter MAC addresses

Whether you have a laptop or a Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone, all your wireless devices have a unique MAC address (this has nothing to do with an Apple Mac) just like every computer connected to the Internet has a unique IP address. For an added layer of protection, you can add the MAC addresses of all your devices to your wireless router’s settings so that only the specified devices can connect to your Wi-Fi network.

MAC addresses are hard-coded into your networking equipment, so one address will only let that one device on the network. It is, unfortunately, possible to spoof a MAC address*, but an attacker must first know one of the MAC addresses of the computers that are connected to your Wireless network before he can attempt spoofing.

To enable MAC address filtering, first make a list of all your hardware devices that you want to connect to your wireless network**. Find their MAC addresses, and then add them to the MAC address filtering in your router’s administrative settings. You can find the MAC address for your computers by opening Command Prompt and typing in “ipconfig /all”, which will show your MAC address beside the name “Physical Address”. You can find the MAC addresses of Wireless mobile phones and other portable devices under their network settings, though this will vary for each device.

[*] What do the bad guys use - Someone can change the MAC address of his or her own computer and can easily connect to your network since your network allows connection from devices that have that particular MAC address. Anyone can determine the MAC address of your device wireless using a sniffing tool like Nmap and he can then change the MAC address of his own computer using another free tool like MAC Shift.

Step 6. Reduce the Range of the Wireless Signal

If your wireless router has a high range but you are staying in a small studio apartment, you can consider decreasing the signal range by either changing the mode of your router to 802.11g (instead of 802.11n or 802.11b) or use a different wireless channel.

You can also try placing the router under the bed, inside a shoe box or wrap a foil around the router antennas so that you can somewhat restrict the direction of signals.

Apply the Anti-Wi-Fi Paint – Researchers have developed a special Wi-Fi blocking paint that can help you stop neighbors from accessing your home network without you having to set up encryption at the router level. The paint contains chemicals that blocks radio signals by absorbing them. "By coating an entire room, Wi-Fi signals can’t get in and, crucially, can’t get out."

Step 7. Upgrade your Router’s firmware

You should check the manufacturer’s site occasionally to make sure that your router is running the latest firmware. You can find the existing firmware version of your router using from the router’s dashboard at 192.168.*.

Connect to your Secure Wireless Network

To conclude, MAC Address filtering with WPA2 (AES) encryption (and a really complex passphrase) is probably the best way to secure your wireless network.

Once you have enabled the various security settings in your wireless router, you need to add the new settings to your computers and other wireless devices so that they all can connect to the Wi-Fi network. You can select to have your computer automatically connect to this network, so you won’t have to enter the SSID, passphrase and other information every time you connect to the Internet.

Your wireless network will now be a lot more secure and intruders may have a tough time intercepting your Wi-Fi signals.

Who is Connected to your Wireless Network

If you are worried that an outsider may be connecting to the Internet using your Wireless network, try AirSnare – it’s a free utility that will look for unexpected MAC addresses on your Wireless network as well as to DHCP requests. Another option is that you open your router’s administration page (using the 192.168.* address) and look for the DHCP Clients Table (it’s under Status > Local Network on Linksys routers). Here you will see a list of all computers and wireless devices that are connected to your home network.

*It is also a good idea to turn off the router completely when you are not planning to use the computer for a longer period (like when you are out shopping). You save on electricity and the door remains 100% shut for wireless piggybackers.

**If you ever want to let a new device connect to your network, you will have to find its MAC address and add it to your router. If you simple want to let a friend connect to your wireless network one time, you can remove his MAC address from the router settings when he or she leaves your place.

Thanks Giving is here on Monday....Happy Thanks Giving Everyone....

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day (Canadian French: Jour de l'Action de grâce), occurring on the second Monday in October (since 1959), is an annual Canadian holiday to give thanks at the close of the harvest season.

India on it's way to be dominating in the commonwealth games....or should I say...Is India becoming the sports powerhose too?

Wow....we are into day 6 in the commonwealth games and India has won whooping 24 GOLD Medals....WOW! Hats off to the sports team...Way to go.... Check out the medal tally.

http://www.fullhyderabad.com/hyderabad-news/cwg-2010-medals-tally-cwg-medal-tally-commonwealth-games-2010-medals-tally-latest-cwg-2010-standi-1894

Common Wealth Games starts in Delhi from Tomorrow

Here is the official calendar for the 2010 Commonwealth Games:

2nd October means Gandhi Jayanti

Who doesn't know "Gandhiji" or we call him "BAPU". Today his 141st birthday. He was born in Porbandar Gujarat on 2nd October 1869. Gandhiji was a preacher of truth (Satyagraha) and 'ahimsa' (non-violence). He started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'.

He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence, a true symbol of peace and truth.

The United Nations had declared in 2007 that Oct 2 would be observed as "International Day of Non-Violence."

Want to migrate to Canada as a skilled immigrant?

Here are some links you can follow to find information on how to migrate to Canada. ....Good Luck.

http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/sinp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-move.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/work.asp

RIM launches Playbook to fight against rival Apple's IPAD.

Rim PlayBook won’t be available until early 2011. RIM PlayBook has a 7" display, 1Gb of RAM, features a dual-core 1-Ghz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, which should be faster than competing tablets. It has dual HD cameras, HD video recording capability, and HDMI output.

It supports MP3, AAC, and WMA, making it capable of handling even Apple and Microsoft proprietary audio formats. Its support of Adobe Flash Player, and HTML5 ensures that it is compatible with virtually any interactive Web site or online video content.

The PlayBook runs a new operating system, which is based on QNX Neutrino, a product RIM bought earlier this year. Neutrino is a modern, UNIX-like operating system that currently runs in many embedded systems, including cars, and is said to be faster than anything the competition has to offer.

World's smallest Computer

OQO's Model 2+ is the world's smallest computer that runs on Intel's Atom processor, has 2 gb memory and a whooping 120gb harddrive with hdmi, usb, docking station option, OLED display, bluetooth, 3g connectivity and touch screen functionality. it weighs less than a pound and can run either windows vista or xp. This computer runs on LI-ion polymer battery and lasts for about 3 hours on a full charge.

Revolutionary toothbrush may signal end of toothpaste

Japanese scientists are collaborating with an oral health company on a revolutionary toothbrush that uses electricity to make teeth pearly white and does away with the need for toothpaste.

First dreamed up 15 years ago by Dr. Kunio Komiyama, who is now a professor of dentistry at Canada's University of Saskatchewan, the Soladey-J3X has a solar panel at its base that requires minimal amounts of light to transmit electrons to the head of the toothbrush through a titanium dioxide semiconductor embedded in the body.

Once there, the electrons react with acid that occurs naturally in the mouth, creating a chemical reaction that breaks down plaque and kills bacteria, according to Dr. Komiyama and his colleague, Dr. Gerry Uswak, dean of the university's College of Dentistry.

Prototypes of the cutting-edge device have been developed by Shiken Inc. - "shi ken" translates as "dental health" in Japanese - and research is underway.

To date, according to the Osaka-based company, tests in cultures of bacteria that cause periodontal disease have shown that the process brought about the "complete destruction of bacterial cells," as well as breaking down the plaque.

The gadget has already received the recognition of the oral care industry, winning first prize at the recent annual FDI World Dental Conference in Dubai, fighting off 170 other entrants.

Patents on the toothbrush have already been taken out in nine countries, including Japan, although the company says the product will not be released onto the market until the early months of next year. Price should be around 40 euros

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