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LETS LEARN "idioms"

2011-04-18T12:44:00.001+08:00

slug it out

to compete against someone or something for first or highest position Will the rest of the country find these teams interesting enough to watch them slug it out on TV for seven games? Two new mystery novels are slugging it out in the bookstores.

shroud in

to wrap or conceal someone or something in something. They shrouded Mr. Carlson in sailcloth and prepared him for burial at sea. They shrouded the decision in a series of formalities.

throw in the towel

to admit defeat or failure The union was forced to throw in the towel and settle their bitter dispute with the company.

drain out of

to cause something to flow from something; to empty all of some liquid out of something. She drained the last drop out of the bottle. She drained out all the water in the pot.

top of the heap

Fig. a position superior to everyone else. For some reason, Jerry has to be at the top of the heap. She fought her way to the top of the heap and means to stay there.

live over

to go back and live a part of one's life again in order to do things differently. I wish I could go back and live those days over again. Boy, would I do things differently! I would like to live that period of my life over again.

Hii folks..lets learn idioms...
Wanna gv a try....

THAIPUSAM REMINDER!!

2010-01-19T14:20:00.000+08:00

"Thaipusam a festival misunderstood"

hEY GUY!!..pLZ watch the video clip by Penang Branch of Malaysia Hindu Sangam!
Plz apply it..for our own good sakes...Save Hindu religion and their tradisional believes!
Its all in our hands friends! Lets make life beautiful ! Lets build the nation!
Thaipusam is such a beautiful festival..let us not spoil it! save for our next generations knowings of Hindu religious!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=+kavadi+malaysia+hindu+sangam&search_type=&aq=f

Pongal Festival

2010-01-13T14:33:00.000+08:00

What is Ponggal ?

Pongal is the only festival of Hindu that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year. Pongal has astronomical significance: it marks the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's movement northward for a six month period. In Hinduism, Uttarayana is considered auspicious, as opposed to Dakshinaayana, or the southern movement of the sun. All important events are scheduled during this period. Makara Sankranthi refers to the event of the Sun entering the zodiac sign of Makara or Capricorn.

In Hindu temples bells, drums, clarinets and conch shells herald the joyous occasion of Pongal. To symbolize a bountiful harvest, rice is cooked in new pots until they boil over. Some of the rituals performed in the temple include the preparation of rice, the chanting of prayers and the offering of vegetables, sugar cane and spices to the gods. Devotees then consume the offerings to exonerate themselves of past sins.

Pongal signals the end of the traditional farming season, giving farmers a break from their monotonous routine. Farmers also perform puja to some crops, signaling the end of the traditional farming season. It also sets the pace for a series of festivals to follow in a calendar year. In fact, four festivals are celebrated in Tamil Nadu for four consecutive days in that week. 'Bogi' is celebrated on January 13, 'Pongal' on Jan 14, 'Maattuppongal' on Jan 15, and 'Thiruvalluvar Day' on Jan 16.

Meaning of Thai Pongal

This is a harvest festival - the Tamil equivalent of Thanksgiving. It is held to honor the Sun, for a bountiful harvest. Families gather to rejoice and share their joy and their harvests with others. The Sun is offered a "Pongal" of rice and milk.

When is Thai Pongal Celebrated?

Thai Pongal is celebrated on January 14th every year. The month of Thai (January) is the harvest season in the Thamil homeland spanning from Thamil Nadu to Thamil Eelam. Pongal refers to rice cooked in milk and sweetened with brown sugar (chakkarai, from which the English word jaggery is derived). On a full scale it is a three-day festival of nature-worship. It includes feeding the birds that are part of the beauty of nature, and offering thanks to the cattle, Mattu Pongal, which gives milk and plough the fields. Jallikkattu is a peaceful sport involving bulls celebrated by young men as a part of 3-day Thai Pongal.

Pongal Recipe:

1. Pongal Paanai (clay-pot) is decorated around its neck with mango leaves.

2. Boil water & milk (without the rice) in the paanai.

3. When the milk spills over say "Pongal, Oh Pongal" and add rice to the paanai.

4. Once the rice is cooked, add chakkarai, katkandu (sugar), honey, raisins & cashews.

5. Few pods of Cardamom enhance the flavor of pongal.

6. Once the mixture is ready for serving set up the Padayal on three banana leaf plates.

After a few minutes of meditation or prayer by the family & friends, Pongal is served. The Padayal is offered to the senior members of the family first.

BATU CAVES (TOURIST SPOT)

2009-12-16T15:52:00.000+08:00

THOSE ARE SOME SHOTS AT BATU CAVES TEMPLE, KL.

HAPPY TO SEE MANY PEOPLE(TOURISTS,LOCALS) FROM DIFFERENT RACES THERE

THE (KAZHAI KOODAM) IS SIMPLY SUPERB

Amway Products (Nutrilite)

2009-11-30T14:16:00.000+08:00

• What is cholesterol?

• Keeping a healthy cholesterol level

• Effects of high blood cholesterol

• How to achieve a desirable cholesterol level?

• Green tea and its cholesterol-lowering effect

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like compound that is found in many foods, in the bloodstream and the body's cells. It is a vital part of every cell structure and is needed:

to support proper brain and nerve functions.

for the formation and maintenance of cell membranes.

for the formation of sex hormones.

for the production of bile salts, which help to digest food.

for conversion into vitamin D in the skin when exposed to sunlight.

Our bodies, specifically our livers, manufacture all the cholesterol we need. After being manufactured, the cholesterol is transported via the bloodstream to the sites where it is needed. The cholesterol latches onto molecules known as lipoproteins in order to move around in the bloodstream.

There are two types of lipoproteins:

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) - the major transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream. LDL is commonly known as bad cholesterol', as they tend to encourage the deposit of cholesterol in the arteries.

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) - regarded as the good cholesterol'. HDL move cholesterol that is not needed away from cells and back to the liver. This unneeded cholesterol is then broken down so that it can be removed from the body.

When your doctor takes a blood test to measure your cholesterol level, he is actually measuring the amount of circulating cholesterol in your blood or your blood cholesterol level. About 85 per cent of your blood cholesterol level is endogenous. This means that it is produced by your body. The other 15 per cent or so comes from external sources i.e. your diet.

It is recommended that you have your cholesterol level tested every one to three years to help you monitor and maintain it at a healthy level. Refer to the following table for guidelines on cholesterol levels:

Desirable Borderline Undesirable

Total cholesterol (mg/dL)

HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)

LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)

Total cholesterol/HDL

LDL/HDL

Below 200 200-240 Above 240

Above 45 35-45 Below 35

Below 130 130-160 Above 160

Below 4.5 4.5-5.5 Above 5.5

Below 3 3-5 Above 5

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Blood cholesterol level can become elevated if there is too much cholesterol for the HDL to transport quickly, or if there is not enough HDL to carry out the transporting job efficiently. Elevated blood cholesterol level can lead to atherosclerosis - a build-up of plaque that sticks to artery walls, and can narrow or block arteries. A blocked coronary artery can lead to a heart attack.

Furthermore, the accumulated plaque can also break off and cause a blockage in blood vessels. A stroke may occur if the blockage takes place in a blood vessel in the brain.

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1.

Eat less high-cholesterol food

One of the ways to achieve and maintain a healthy cholesterol level is by cutting down on your consumption of food such as eggs, dairy products, meat and shellfish, which are known to contain cholesterol. Cholesterol can be found in both high-fat and low-fat animal products. So, even if a type of food is low in fat, it may still be high in cholesterol. Examples include organ meats like liver, kidney and brain. As a guideline, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that we limit dietary cholesterol to 300mg per day or 200mg per day for those with heart disease.

2.

Eat more cholesterol-lowering food

Just a few minor alterations to your daily diet can make a difference. For instance, instead of cereals, start your day with a bowl of oatmeal. Also, substitute chips with a handful of walnuts or almonds if you feel like snacking. Oatmeal contains soluble fibre while walnuts and almonds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids - all of which are known to help in lowering blood cholesterol. You can also consider using olive oil to sauté vegetables, add to a marinade or mix with vinegar as salad dressing.

3.

Exercise regularly

Regular physical activity can help lower LDL and raise HDL levels, and have a positive effect on your heart health. Exercise is also known to help in weight management, in improving your overall well-being, easing stress and in staving off diseases such as diabetes and obesity. So, exercise regularly; just 30 minutes a day can make a difference. (Consult your health care provider before beginning any new exercise programme if you haven't been physically active for a long time.)

4.

Get regular medical check-up

Make it a point to go for a medical check-up at least once a year. It is a good way to know your blood cholesterol level and also more info regarding your physical well-being e.g. your heart function, etc. Consult your physician if your blood cholesterol level has exceeded the normal range.

5.

Include food supplements in your daily diet

You can also use food supplements to help you achieve a desirable blood cholesterol level. Salmon Omega 3 fish oil can help increase HDL level, while green tea extract has been proven to help ease blood cholesterol level due to its antioxidant property and efficacy in inhibiting bad cholesterol.

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A sip of green tea is not only calming for your soul, it can also bring far-reaching benefits to your cardiovascular health.

The health and medicinal benefits of green tea had long been recognised in Chinese medical literature. Recent medical research in the West confirms that green tea can reduce inflammation, kill germs, regulate blood pressure and blood lipid levels, and prevent atherosclerosis.

Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer. [1]

A clinical trial of theaflavin-enriched green tea extract established that it is able to benefit heart health and provide cholesterol-lowering effect.

The result of the trial also concluded that the unique combination of catechins and theaflavins in green tea is able to prevent the cholesterol in the food we eat from being absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. It also encourages the liver to extract more cholesterol from the bloodstream to make bile.

Reference:

[1] "Green Tea's Cancer-fighting Allure Becomes More Potent". (http:// www.sciencedaily.com)

Tamanna ( Indian Actress)

2009-11-20T14:05:00.000+08:00

Wow..she just look gorgeous..
Dun u all think so?
Well here are some details about her..catch it..

Tamanna was born on December 21, 1989, Mumbai Maharashtra, India
Her real name - Tamannaah Bhatia
Started her film career at the age of 13 year
Her first tamil debut film was Kedi, followed with Vyabari, Kalloori, Ayan, Ananda Thandavam, Padikkatahvan, Kandhen Kadhalai, Thillanggadi.........

SCARY MOMENT IN MY LIFE

2009-10-26T12:35:00.000+08:00

Hi friends!

I would like to share here about my one 'scary incident' during Diwali festival

A day b4 Diwali (16.10.2009) around 6.30 pm, i were at my aunt's hse..on the demise of my grandfather...
Suddenly one blasting sound took place..i and my other relatives got shocked and so do other neighbours nearby...we straightaway went out to see wats the sound is about...(We thought the sound came from blasting gas cylinder)

To my shocking and others...a number of childrends frm the 2nd hse of my aunt's hse were running out to the road with a loud scream...u knw wat the striking incident was?

Wat we saw is..one boy were screaming with pain and his hand..his hand....some of his fingers are shattered into pieces...(i saw it lively) i can bear to hv a look at it..the bloods..the hanging flesh of the fingers...oh my really a scary moment in my life..

We came to know that..the incident happened bcoz the boy was playing with some firecrackers which can blast i think..the boy couldnt throw that stuff just in time caused the blast while its still in his hand...

After that scary moment...I promise myself not to play with firecrackers which can endanger me and others..(hope i can keep my promise)...

INDIAN FOOD

2009-10-13T12:22:00.000+08:00

RECIPES:-

Murukku

Ingredients:

2 cups rice (chawal)

1/4 cup black gram split (urad dal)

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp asafoetida

salt (namak) to taste

1/4 cup white butter

coconut (narial) oil for frying

How to make murukku:

Dry roast the rice in a warm frying pan without letting the color change. Wash and soak for about half an hour, drain and spread on a cotton cloth to absorb the excess moisture. Grind to a fine powder.

Broil the urad dal to light brown colour, cool and grind into a smooth powder.

Sieve both the flours together through a fine sieve.

Dissolve asafoetida and salt in one fourth cup water and add the cumin seeds, make a firm dough with the sieved flour. Rub in the butter and knead with light hands to fully incorporate the butter.

To make the murukkus, grease your fingers and take a little dough. Roll them between your palm to a tubular form. Form this roll into circles, while twisting them along. Make two circles next to each other. Press the ends into the circle to secure. Make two batches at a time, cover with a wet cloth to prevent them from drying.

Heat oil and fry them in batches. Take them on a plate and gently slide them into the oil and fry on both sides till it becomes light golden brown and crisp.

Drain and let it cool before serving them. Store in a dry air-tight container.

RAVA DOSAI

Ingredients:

2 cups semolina (sooji, rava)

1/2 cup rice (chawal) flour

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/4 tsp asafoetida

salt (namak) to taste

1 inch ginger (adrak)

4 green chillies

10-12 curry leaves (kari patta)

1/4 cup coconut (narial) (scraped)

12 cashewnuts

2 tblsp peppercorns

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tblsp vegetable fat (ghee)

refined oil (tel) to fry

How to make rava dosai:

Blend rava, rice flour and buttermilk to make a thin batter, add asafoetida and required salt. Stand the batter for at least 6 hours.

Wash and finely chop the ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. Chop the coconut and cashew nut into very small bits.

Crush the peppercorns and cumin seeds. Heat the ghee and roast peppercorn and cumin seeds in it and add to the batter.

Mix the chopped greens, coconut and cashew into the batter. Stir well.

Grease a non-stick tawa, smear little oil. Pour a ladle full of the batter and spread by swirling the tava.

Pour a tablespoon oil around and on the dosa.

Cook till it is crisp and golden in color. Remove and serve hot.

DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION OF HINDUISME

2009-10-13T11:26:00.002+08:00

hey! Another few more days to go for Hindu's to celebrate Deepavali festival of lights!
I'm too looking forward to it where will be full with excitement of coz..

Now let's see what actually 'Deepavali' in context means:-

In the South, Deepavali festival often commemorates the conquering of the Asura Naraka, a powerful king of Assam, who imprisoned tens of thousands of inhabitants. It was Krishna who finally subdued Naraka and freed the prisoners. Diwali Festival in the south is celebrated in the Tamil month of Aipasi (thula month) 'naraka chaturdasi' thithi, preceding amavasai.

Deepavali celebrations begins early in the morning. The eldest family member applies sesame oil on the heads of all the family members. Then, it's off for a bath, beginning with the youngest in the family. They emerge with new clothes and a look of anticipation at the thought of bursting crackers, which symbolizes the killing of the demon king Narakasur.

A puja is performed for the family deities in the morning. Breakfast consists of murukku , a sweet dish and, of course, idli or dosa .
In the evening, lamps are lighted and crackers are burst.

The Diwali Celebrations include a visit to the temple, gifts of clothes and jewelry, gorging on sweets and receiving blessings of elders. The groom's parents, brothers and sisters come down to join in the celebrations.

The Aim of Deepavali?

The aim of Deepavali celebrations is to get man moving on the spiritual path and ultimately attain illumination, become one with God. One need not be a Hindu to do this. Every man can go about it his way, following the percepts of his own religion.

MARIAH CAREY LYRICS

2009-09-30T13:47:00.000+08:00

FAN OF MARIAH CAREY ?

~~Wat are you waiting for?~~
~~Join me!! Get ur fav singers songs lyrics!!~~

"I Want To Know What Love Is"

I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders

I through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me

Let's talk about love
I wanna know what love is, the love that you feel inside
I want you to show me, and I'm feeling so much love
I wanna feel what love is, no, you just cannot hide
I know you can show me, yeah
"The Impossible"

We were two little people wrapped up in this big ole world
Drifting 'round in space, out of place just boy and girl
Then you took my hand and made me a part of you
And I looked in your heart and saw all my dreams come true

You did the impossible (you did the impossible)
You rescued my love
You did the impossible (you did the impossible)
See I had almost given up

And now I love you like summertime,
Love you cherry wine,
Love you like free money
Like a preacher loves Sunday,
Love you like a freeze pop
Love you like a milkshake
Love you like a high school girl on a first date
Love you like shooting stars
Love you like a muscle car
Love you like were destined
Love you like my lover and my best friend
Yeah, you did the impossible

Tonight, I'm gonna need, all your attention
Close the door,
I wanna talk ??
I probably should mention
Like a bird imma hum
Those three words
I love you, I love you, I love you
Freeze the time,
Let the world go by
If your mine, say
You love me, You love me, You love me
Go on and take my hand and make me a part of you
And the love that you gave to me has pulled me through

You did the impossible (you did the impossible)
You rescued my love
You did the impossible (you did the impossible)
See I had almost given up

Now I love you like sunsets, bubble baths on the jet
Love you like Kool Aid, ??
Love you like sugar daddies
Love like a pimp caddy
Love like a holiday, duncan hines, yellow cake
Love like a spa day, ??
Love you like louis vuitton heels and a miniskirt
Love you like ??
Love you like laying in the bed, bumping Jodeci

And I'm forever you lady ??
And I'm forever your lady
Laying in the bed bumping Jodeci
And I'm forever your lady
(Love you like the sunsets in the evening)
And I'm forever your lady
(Like shooting stars)
Laying in the bed bumping Jodeci
And I'm forever your lady
(You did the impossible)
(I almost given up, the impossible!)

Watch it

2009-09-29T16:31:00.000+08:00

Tamil Rehabilition

RIDDLES 4 U

2009-09-29T15:34:00.000+08:00

~~RIDDLES~~

I make sound but have no mouth I move but have no body I am not hard nor soft and I can be deadly! What am I?
I do not discriminate. Some people fear me. Some people accept me. Some people cheat me. What am I?
There was one passenger but many driver!how is that??
In a calender you will find Sunday before Monday. Where would you find Monday before Sunday?
Whats twice in a week but once in a year?

U know the answer?
Jot down here! At (http://jotsheet.blogspot.com/)

Watch tis!! u'll cry!!

2009-09-17T11:47:00.000+08:00

Watch This u'll cry Watch This Now!

TOPIC OF THE DAY!!!

2009-09-08T16:07:00.000+08:00

HOW TO SOLVE INFLUENZA (H1N1) A?

Do u know?Any idea?
Jot your comments!!!

I THINK ........

GIVE IMPORTANCY TO CLEANLINESS
AVOID BEING IN PUBLIC
JUST SLEEP AT HOME!! TATS THE BEST SOLUTION...

Welcome notes!!

2009-09-08T14:31:00.000+08:00

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i) RECIPES?

a) Chocolate Dream Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups water
1 package non-dairy topping mix (dry)
1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5-ounce) package vanilla pudding mix

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl beat water, non-dairy topping mix (dry), chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla pudding mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 or 9-inch baking pans.

2. Bake at 375*F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides, and remove from the pans. Frost when cool.

Makes 12 servings.

b) Chocolate Coconut Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, divided use
15 regular marshmallows
2 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking
Cocoa

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare and bake chocolate cake mix according to instructions on package. In a heavy saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and marshmallows; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; then stir in flaked coconut and vanilla extract. Cool and spread between the cake layers.

2. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened baking cocoa, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Beat on high speed of an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

Makes 12 servings.

ii) JOKES OF THE DAY?

a)You should learn to be more polite

One day, Bill and Tom went to a restaurant for dinner. As soon as the waiter took out two steaks, Bill quickly picked out the bigger steak for himself.

Tom wasn't happy about that: "When are you going to learn to be polite?"

Bill: "If you had the chance to pick first, which one would you pick?"

Tom: "The smaller piece, of course."

Bill: "What are you whining about then? The smaller piece is what you want, right?"

b) April Fool Jokes

Do you know all about April 1?
Yes, I'm fooly aware of it!

Why is everyone so tired on April 1?
Because they've just finished a long March!

What's the best day for monkey business?
The first of Ape-ril!

AND MORE TO GO!!

~~To all of you, thank you for being here, welcome, and enjoy the conference!~~

~~Prepare yourself to be challenged, excited and inspired.~~