Discover the 90/10 Principle

It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations).

What is this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.

What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.

We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic.

We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.

How? ……….By your reaction.

You cannot control a red light. but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.

Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened.
What happens next will be determined by how you react.

You curse.
You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus.

After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home.

When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and
daughter.

Why? …. Because of how you reacted in the morning.

Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?

The answer is “D".

You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened.

Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "Its ok honey, you just need to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.

Notice the difference?

Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.

Why?

Because of how you REACTED.

You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!

React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.

Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off) Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them?

WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.

You are told you lost your job.
Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.

The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take outpour frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on.
Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.

Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.

The result?

Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. We all
must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.

It CAN change your life!!!


src: Stephen Covey

left brain vs. right brain

Everybody has a left brain and a right brain, and we all use both sides. But most people use one side more than the other. This hemispheric dominance affects the way we process information and learn. Learning with both sides helps us make the most of our brains. Incorporating whole brain learning strategies into academic endeavors will address the left-brainers and right-brainers and allow both types to use more of their brains.

The processing in the left brain is linear. This means that learning occurs from part to whole. Processing in this hemisphere is also sequential. The left brain is good at processing symbols and is very logical and mathematical. The left brain also deals with verbal and written inputs and adheres to rules. Left brain processes are reality-based.

The processing in the right brain is holistic. This means that learning occurs by first envisioning the whole picture. Processing in this hemisphere is random. The right brain is also color-sensitive. This hemisphere is good at processing the concrete: things that can be seen, touched, and felt. The right brain is very intuitive and non-verbal. Right brain processes are fantasy-oriented.

Sardar Jokes

Boss: Where were you born?
Sardar: India ..
Boss: which part?
Sardar: What 'which part'? Whole body was born in India.
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2 sardar were fixing a bomb in a car.
Sardar 1: What would you do if the bomb
explodes while fixing.
Sardar 2: Dont worry, I have one more.
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Sardar: What is the name of your car?
Lady: I forgot the name, but is starts with 'T'.
Sardar: Oh, what a strange car, starts with Tea. All cars that I know start with petrol.
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Sardar joined new job. 1st day he worked till late evening on the computer. Boss was happy and asked what you did till evening.
Sardar: Keyboard alphabets were not in order, so I made it alright.
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Museum Administrator: That's a 500-year-old statue u've broken.
Sardar: Thanks God! I thought it was a new one.
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At the scene of an accident a man was crying: O God! I have lost my hand, oh!
Sardar: Control yourself. Don't cry. See that man. He has lost his head. Is he crying?
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Sardar: U cheated me.
Shopkeeper: No, I sold a good radio to u.
Sardar: Radio label shows Made in Japan but radio says this is 'All India Radio! '
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In an interview, Interviewer: How does an electric motor run?
Sardar: Dhhuuuurrrrrrrrrr. .....
Inteviewer shouts: Stop it.
Sardar: Dhhuurrrr dhup dhup dhup...
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Tourist: Whose skeleton is that?
Sardar: An old king's skeleton.
Tourist: Who's that smaller skeleton next to it?
Sardar: That was same king's skeleton when he was a child.

Whole-brain learning strategies

No matter which hemisphere of your brain is dominant, keeping both hemispheres actively involved in the learning process will help you make the most of your brain. Here are some tips on creating a whole brain learning environment for yourself:

• Learn in a relaxed environment. The best recall occurs when brain wave patterns show a relaxed state.
• Learn in a multi-sensory environment by involving visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.
• Use color! This stimulates the right brain and helps recall.
• Make sure you take breaks every hour.
• Try to relate what you are learning to a bigger picture.
• Reinforce what you have learned through practice and review.

src: Visual Math

Which half of your brain is dominant?

The following questions are merely a survey that may help you better understand which side of the brain you emphasize while thinking, acting, learning, and so on. There are no wrong answers. Read through the choices given to you and pick the one that best fits your personality. Remember, accuracy depends on honesty.

1. When learning something new, you would rather
A. learn by demonstration.
B. learn by explanation.
C. learn by reading the directions.

2. Personally, you are more inclined to learn
A. a second language.
B. sign language.
C. Neither would be more or less difficult for me.

3. Which presentation of statistical data is more understandable?
A. visual data, such as a graph or chart
B. numerical data
C. Both ways are just as understandable to me.

4. Which courses did you/do you enjoy most in school?
A. philosophy/creative writing
B. mathematics/science
C. I was not partial to any particular course.

5. When choosing a movie to watch, you are more likely to enjoy
A. a non-fiction documentary.
B. a realistic “whodunnit” mystery film.
C. a science fiction horror film.

6. The ideal activity on your night off is
A. hanging out with a few close friends.
B. sitting at home enjoying your favorite hobby.
C. going dancing and meeting new people.

7. If choosing a vacation, you would
A. choose a place you’ve never been to.
B. choose the same place you went last year.
C. choose a place similar to one you’ve gone to before.

8. Outside of special occasions, which best describes your wardrobe?
A. relaxed, with your own personal sense of style
B. neat and similar to that of others
C. not interested in what other people think

9. When meeting new people, which personality trait most appeals to you?
A. humor
B. modesty
C. intelligence

10. When planning a recreational activity, you would rather
A. make long-term plans
B. spontaneous plans
C. It doesn’t bother me either way.

11. When debating a subject you are passionate about, you
A. let your emotions control the conversation.
B. keep cool and collected, controlling your emotions.
C. don’t let your emotions play a factor.

12. When faced with a difficult decision, you
A. make a decision influenced by a similar experience.
B. make a decision based on instinct.
C. find out all the info and make the best decision.

13. When it comes to workspace, which best describes you?
A. a completely cluttered mess
B. slightly messy but generally organized
C. neat and organized

14. When engaged in a conversation, you tend to interpret participants’ responses
A. purely by the words they are saying.
B. by body language only.
C. both factors combined.

15. Immersed in thought while lying in bed ready to go to sleep, you are more likely to
A. think about what you want to dream about.
B. analyze the day’s events.
C. plan ahead for tomorrow.

16. While driving home from a new job you realize there may be other routes to take. Which best describes you?
A. you’d stray from the usual path to find the most convenient route
B. you’d consult a map and take a new route the next day
C. you’d stay on the familiar route

17. If your boss at work gave you an unfamiliar task, would you
A. get ideas from someone who is familiar with the task and improve on them?
B. ask someone how best to get it done and follow his/her instructions?
C. develop your own technique?

18. When you go to a museum, which exhibits interest you the most?
A. artistic exhibits (paintings, sculptures)
B. antique exhibits (architecture, armor, relics)
C. prehistoric exhibits (extinct animals, prehistoric man, dinosaurs)

19. At a job interview, you would prefer the interviewer to ask
A. questions open for discussion.
B. questions requiring short specific answers.
C. questions that have short answers but allow you to add detail and substance.

20. Which adjective best describes you?
A. focused
B. independent
C. social
D. spacey

1. A. 4 B. 1 C. 2
2. A. 1 B. 5 C. 3
3. A. 4 B. 1 C. 3
4. A. 5 B. 1 C. 3
5. A. 5 B. 1 C. 3
6. A. 2 B. 1 C. 5
7. A. 5 B. 2 C. 4
8. A. 4 B. 2 C. 5
9. A. 5 B. 3 C. 1

10. A. 1 B. 5 C. 3
11. A. 5 B. 3 C. 1
12. A. 4 B. 5 C. 1
13. A. 4 B. 5 C. 1
14. A. 1 B. 5 C. 3
15. A. 5 B. 2 C. 1
16. A. 4 B. 2 C. 1
17. A. 1 B. 2 C. 5
18. A. 5 B. 3 C. 1
19. A. 5 B. 2 C. 4
20. A. 1 B. 1 C. 5 D. 5

If your score is between the numbers 23–32, your brain functions predominantly on the left side.

If your score is between the numbers 88–97, your brain functions predominantly on the right side.

If your score is between the numbers 33–54, your brain functions mostly on the left side but you have adapted, in some ways, to include some right brain attributes.

If your score is between the numbers 66–87, your brain functions mostly on the right side, but you have adapted, in some ways, to include some left brain attributes.

If your score is between the numbers 55–65, your brain functions on a bilateral level with equal right and left side attributes.

source: visual math

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Torrent sites

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www.maroctorrent.net (french)
www.fulldls.com (english)

You can download Animes, Movies, eBooks, Pictures, Music, TV Shows, etc.

To be able to download, you should have a torrent downloader such as uTorrent, BitTorrent, FileDownload Manager (FDM), etc. There are lots freely available to download from the internet.

Enjoy.

Anger and Love have no limits

While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.

In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times, not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures. When the child saw his father....
With painful eyes he asked 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'

The man was very hurt and speechless. He went back to car and kicked it a lot of times.

Devastated by his own actions...... sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches, the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'. The next day, that man committed suicide. . .

Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful & lovely life....

Things are to be used and people are to be loved.

But the problem in today's world is that: People are used and things are loved.

Care and Cleaning of AMC Cookware

Stainless steel is one of the easiest materials to clean and keep clean. Washing by hand in hot, soapy water is usually the only requirement for keeping your AMC units bright and shiny. Prompt drying with a soft cloth prevents water-forming spots. For the best results in cleaning, fill the unit with water once the food has been served. Allow to stand for a while, then wash as above.

INITIAL CLEANING
Before using your cookware for the first time, wash every unit thoroughly with hot water and soap, then rinse in clean water and dry with a soft cloth. This is necessary as all AMC units are covered by a thin layer of protective wax coating. If it is not removed the units will become stained.

CLEANING MATERIALS
The inside of the unit may be cleaned with our special stainless steel cleaner – Classic Cleaner and a soft sponge. Never use steelwool, steel brushes or harsh scouring powders for cleaning purposes. Never use bleach, ammonia or other acidic cleaning products. To clean the outside of the unit, use hot soapy water or Classic Cleaner and a soft sponge. Do not use scouring powder, ammonia, bleach or acidic cleaning products.

BURNT-ON FOODS
To remove burnt-on foods, soak and wash the unit in hot, soapy water. Light scouring with a non-abrasive household cleaning powder and a nylon scouring pad or Classic Cleaner will remove stubborn burns. Alternatively, pour a cup of water with 10 ml vinegar into the unit and simmer over medium heat for 5 – 10 minutes. Loosen bits of food with a wooden spoon. Wash the unit immediately as above.

PROTECTION OF HANDLES
To avoid damage to the handles and lid knobs they should not be heated to a temperature above 260°C. Excessive heat will cause the handles and lid knobs to become brittle. Do not use the units for grilling in the oven. If cooking over a flame ensure that the flame does not go up the sides of the unit.

STAINS ON COOKWARE
Stains due to overheating can occur. When this happens, the unit can be repolished at our factory in Atlantis at a nominal charge. The unit can be handed in at a Sales Centre near you. Rainbow-coloured stains caused by starches such as rice, pasta and potatoes can be removed with white wine vinegar or lemon juice after you have washed the unit. For light straw-coloured stains use Classic Cleaner and a soft sponge.

Drastic overheating can cause damage to your units.

CORROSIVE FOODS
Stainless steel resists almost all forms of domestic chemicals and foods, except:
Halogens: Do not leave foods rich is halogen salts e.g. chlorine, iodine and fluorine in the units for any length of time after cooking. Ordinary salt and salty or spicy foods such as fish and curries should be removed as soon as possible. Fill unit with water once the food has been served, leave to soak and wash. Sulphur: Sulphur is found in dried fruits. If such fruit is cooked in a stainless steel unit, sulphur will be deposited on the inside of lid. It is therefore preferable to cook such foods without using the lid of the unit. If it is essential to use the lid, wash both the unit and the lid immediately after cooking. Never store foods containing these components in the units overnight.

OVERHEATING
Please do not leave your unit unattended on a medium or high heat. The special alloy base of each unit conducts heat rapidly and if unattended at a high heat there is a danger that the unit will reach a temperature of 500°C at which point the stainless steel will discolour and the base may begin to melt.

Our system of food preparation is aimed at cooking at below the boiling point of water and excessive heat must never be used.

FAST COOLING
Fast cooling of a unit with the lid on, by placing it on a cold surface can cause a partial vacuum to develop inside the unit. This should be avoided as the vacuum can make it difficult to remove the lid and can damage the lid and/or the unit. To remove the lid, heat the unit on the stove over a medium heat. The lid will then be easy to lift.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Avoid using sharp metal utensils on the inside of your units. These will gouge and scratch the stainless steel surface. We advise the use of wooden spoons or nylon-covered utensils.

Source: AMC guide: Use and Care

Best Anti-Aging Foods

1. Produce

Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer when it comes to weight loss — they're low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling — but the latest studies show that certain ones can provide surprising anti-aging benefits.

There's buzz about blueberries, for instance, for their memory-boosting potential. But berries of all hues are antioxidant-rich, reports Navindra P. Seeram, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in Kingston. That means they combat free radicals, molecules that can cause widespread cell damage and are linked to chronic inflammation. Unlike the inflammation that occurs when you sprain an ankle or strain a muscle, the type that contributes to aging is persistent, and thought to be at the root of most chronic diseases, from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to Alzheimer's, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Berries' beauty bonus: They're chock-full of vitamin C, another potent antioxidant that may help keep your complexion looking smooth by fighting those pesky (skin-damaging) free radicals.

To keep your vision sharp, set your sights on spinach and other dark leafy greens. These veggies are prime sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a role in reducing bone loss and preventing fractures.

2. Protein

This key dietary component becomes even more critical starting in the 40s, when muscle mass begins to decline by up to 1 percent a year. That drop slows metabolism, which makes the pounds pile on more easily. The double whammy consequence: Added weight puts your health at risk, and down the road, diminished muscle mass can throw off your balance (upping chances of a fall), sap your strength, and even threaten your ability to recover from an illness or accident.

To hang on to your metabolism-boosting muscle — and keep you feeling full after meals (another protein plus) — experts recommend eating plenty of skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef and pork, eggs, beans, and seafood. And don't forget protein-rich dairy: Minerals (primarily calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) in fat-free milk and yogurt as well as low-fat cheeses help to keep blood pressure healthy, pudge in check, and bones strong. News flash: Calcium can't build bone if you're not getting enough protein, and current recommendations — about five ounces a day for a 145-pound woman — are too low, says Robert P. Heaney, M.D., professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha.

Another reason to spoon up some yogurt: Eating at least 1/4 cup every day led to a 60 percent lower risk of gum disease and a 50 percent lower risk of tooth loss in a Japanese study published in the Journal of Periodontology. The effect is thought to be linked to the probiotics in yogurt, but not in most other dairy.

3. Omega-3-Rich Fish

Fatty acids in seafood help quench the flames of chronic inflammation. In addition, "there's very good new data suggesting that omega-3 fats from fish act on an area of the brain that leads to improved mood and attitude among healthy people," says Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., author of The Omega Diet. These improvements in outlook lead to feeling healthier and more vigorous, she explains. The omega-3s in fatty fish like salmon and tuna have the most potent anti-inflammatory effects. But it's smart to consume omega-3s from plant sources, like walnuts and flaxseed, too — especially if you're not fond of fish.

4. Whole Grains

A 2008 review of these diet-friendly foods — which include whole wheat, oats, and brown rice, and the bread, cereal, and other edibles made from them — concluded that a meal plan loaded with whole grains helps you stay slim, thanks, in part, to fiber's role in appetite control. Their low rankings on the glycemic index (a system that rates the effect of different carbohydrates on blood sugar levels) may also play a role.

A raft of research has also shown that whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and gum disease. These benefits are tied to the array of vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals, and again, fiber that work together to promote health. (That's why refined grains, which filter out these nutrients during manufacturing, and add some back later in the process, don't offer the same advantages.)

5. Exercise

It's an anti-aging bonanza: Being active maintains muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and keeps your heart and lungs primed, among other benefits. Now, a recent study has found that running, in particular, promotes a long, independent life. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed a group of runners and non-runners for 21 years and found that elderly runners put off age-related disabilities for 16 years beyond their non-running counterparts. Runners also lived longer: 19 years into the study, only 15 percent of them had died compared with 34 percent of the non-runners. And the active ones were less likely to die from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and neurological conditions. While this study examined running, 30 minutes of more moderate aerobic activity, five days a week, will keep you healthy, according to recently released guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine. What should also be on your fitness agenda: strength training twice a week to maintain muscle and keep your metabolism humming.

6. Red Wine and Other Drinks

What other diet recommends red wine? Ours does because the ruby beverage's resveratrol is a potent antioxidant, inflammation damper, and artery protector. Plus, animal research suggests that high amounts of resveratrol may counteract cell death in the heart and brain, which could mean this compound has even greater potential to prolong your life. Limit yourself to one five-ounce glass a day; more could be harmful.

If you're not a wine drinker, no worries: Put on the coffeemaker or the kettle instead. Coffee appears to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease, and evidence suggests that java drinkers have a lower chance of dying from heart disease. Some of the benefit may come from caffeine, but coffee also contains chlorogenic acids, antioxidants that might also play a protective role. Drinking tea may lower your risk of heart attacks, strengthen your immune system, protect tooth enamel, and help fight memory loss associated with aging. Choose green, black, white, or oolong — their leaves all come from the camellia sinensis, or tea plant. And their polyphenols (antioxidants), fluoride, and caffeine — which are thought to contribute to these health benefits — are largely missing from herbal brews.

Two Secret Age-Defying Treats

They seem like diet no-no's because of their calorie load, but dark chocolate and a handful (not a canful) of nuts have longevity and weight-loss benefits.

This just in: Nuts give you a surprising diet edge. A recent study found that despite being a high-fat, high-cal food, they don't promote weight gain. The reason: People find nuts filling and after eating them, offset some of the calories by eating less later on. Best of all, up to 20 percent of the calories in nuts don't get absorbed.

Craving something sweet? Dip into dark chocolate. The latest evidence suggests that cocoa flavanols (more predominant in dark chocolate than milky versions) may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks), and boost brain power.

Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com