Every one in this world experiences depression at some stage of life or the other. It is a mental condition and its causes can be identified in most of the cases.
The most important factors causing depression are unemployment, difficult life conditions, family feuds, breakdown of relations, social and political issues, communal tensions, health problems etc.
Depression is a national problem afflicting all societies. It is severe in poor countries. Depression is a drag on national resources and reduces the well being of many societies. It is a curse and the society should collectively fight it. Depressed persons deserve all the support.
Depression treatment should be easy if the causes behind depression are identified properly. If depression is money or job related, obviously an individual will find it difficult to cure depression. Since in this case the depression is a result of monetary problems, it will be difficult to overcome depression unless the basic problem is resolved.
Similar is the case with other types of depression. A situation of depression arises because an individual is unable to cope up with the problem. Therefore it is important that an affected person gets all the depression help from the society at large without any further financial implications.
It is necessary that cases of depression are identified quite early by conducting a proper depression test. This should be followed by depression medication.
All societies should strive to have physically and mentally healthy people. Depression conditions should be recognized at the national level and depression treatment provided right at the start of depression conditions.
At an individual level, one can take certain simple steps to cope up with depression. These could comprise of making changes to one's diet, taking exercises, discussing with family members and friends, participating in cultural activities, going on picnics, listening to music and indulging in other entertainment etc.
Many a times, depression is purely a mental state without any apparent causes. This can be temporary in nature and can easily be tackled by some simple steps.
Depression no doubt can take a heavy toll of a society's mental and physical well being. One should always be on the lookout to even small depression signs and take appropriate steps to overcome depression at quite an early stage.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
More Women Than Men In Canada - 2006 Census
According to 2006 Census of Canada, the sex ratio has turned against men. 56 per cent of the population consists of women now.
This sex ratio varies across the country. Nova Scotia has the maximum number of women. As against 100 females, there are only 93 males. Alberta is the only province in Canada with more men than women under the age of 60 because of oil boom. For every 100 women, there are 100.2 men in this province as compared to 95.9 men for every 100 women at the national level. During 2001, there were 96.1 women for every 100 men.
The sex ratio is almost even only in Edmonton and Calgary.
There is a male shortage in the country. The male female ratio is mostly one to one in most of the country till the age of 25. It is only after that the ratio turns against women. Older women outnumber males. Toronto seems to be one of the few places where women exceed men in all age groups above 20.
The main factors for increased number of women population is the increase in life expectancy. Women live longer than men. As against an average life expectancy of 82.5 years for women, it is 77.7 years. As a result we also have more women centenarians than men.
This sex ratio varies across the country. Nova Scotia has the maximum number of women. As against 100 females, there are only 93 males. Alberta is the only province in Canada with more men than women under the age of 60 because of oil boom. For every 100 women, there are 100.2 men in this province as compared to 95.9 men for every 100 women at the national level. During 2001, there were 96.1 women for every 100 men.
The sex ratio is almost even only in Edmonton and Calgary.
There is a male shortage in the country. The male female ratio is mostly one to one in most of the country till the age of 25. It is only after that the ratio turns against women. Older women outnumber males. Toronto seems to be one of the few places where women exceed men in all age groups above 20.
The main factors for increased number of women population is the increase in life expectancy. Women live longer than men. As against an average life expectancy of 82.5 years for women, it is 77.7 years. As a result we also have more women centenarians than men.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Aging Population In Canada And Decreasing Labor Force
According to 2006 Census of Canada, Canadian population has been aging due to the nation's low fertility rate and increasing life expectancy. As a result, the number of seniors with ages more than 65 years increased from 13.0% in 2001 to 13.7% in 2006 or to more than 4 million. This is expected to increase further beyond 2011. The increase has been recorded all over the country. Now one person in every seven in Canada is a senior.
Not only that population of aged has increased considerably, people reaching the retirement age has also gone up to record levels. The number of workers in 55-64 year age group has substantially gone up.
Because of changing population structure, Canadian society and employers could face labor shortage. This is more so as the number of children aged 14 years and less is on the decrease.
Though Canada is the youngest country in the G8 group of industrialized countries, it is the oldest in Americas.
Along with the increase in the proportion of seniors, longevity for Canadian women has gone up to 82.5 years as against 77.7 years for men.
Immigrants are believed to have pushed up diversity and population growth. But since their average age on their arrival in Canada is 33 years, they also start aging along with the rest of the population. Their affect on minimizing the proportion of an aged population is minor.
Census 2006 has also revealed that the number of centenarians with ages more than 100 years increased markedly over 5 year period from 2001 to 2006. The number of people over 80 years of age has increased to 21 million. Eighty percent of centenarians are women.
Not only that population of aged has increased considerably, people reaching the retirement age has also gone up to record levels. The number of workers in 55-64 year age group has substantially gone up.
Because of changing population structure, Canadian society and employers could face labor shortage. This is more so as the number of children aged 14 years and less is on the decrease.
Though Canada is the youngest country in the G8 group of industrialized countries, it is the oldest in Americas.
Along with the increase in the proportion of seniors, longevity for Canadian women has gone up to 82.5 years as against 77.7 years for men.
Immigrants are believed to have pushed up diversity and population growth. But since their average age on their arrival in Canada is 33 years, they also start aging along with the rest of the population. Their affect on minimizing the proportion of an aged population is minor.
Census 2006 has also revealed that the number of centenarians with ages more than 100 years increased markedly over 5 year period from 2001 to 2006. The number of people over 80 years of age has increased to 21 million. Eighty percent of centenarians are women.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Seven Deadly Sins
There is general agreement regarding 7 deadly sins. These are lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. There are references to the above in holy scriptures like bible and in other literary works like Dante's Divine Comedy.
Lust is usually associated with sexual desires and addiction. Manifest forms of this are homosexuality, adultery, bestiality, rape and excessive sex.
As the name suggests, gluttony means overindulgence in food and drink. Some people relate it to excessiveness of everything.
Greed can take many forms like bribery, hoarding, usurping, theft, robbery etc. This can also manifest itself in treachery, betrayal, manipulation and violence. This refers to a desire of acquiring more and more wealth. It is largely related to material goods.
Sloth is synonymous with behaviors like laziness, sadness or depression and apathy. This condition also indicates absence and shortfall of love. In this state, a person is not using natural talents the way they should be used. With this, a person shirks work and transforms himself as a parasite.
Wrath implies anger or rage, impatience, hatred, violence, prejudice, discrimination and assault. In this state, a person is bent upon harming others. It may lead to assaults and murders.
Envy leads to jealousy and malice. In this, one cannot tolerate the happiness and well being of others. When others face some misfortune, envious people become happy.
Pride hath a fall. It signifies arrogance, vanity and narcissism. This is considered to be the most serious of all the 7 deadly sins. This is because it is the source of all other evils. Pride leads one to deride others, to treat them unfairly and to belittle their achievements. At the same time, proud people consider themselves superior and assign themselves an unparalleled importance.
There are many other sins listed, but the above are the more broad manifestations of those seven.
Lust is usually associated with sexual desires and addiction. Manifest forms of this are homosexuality, adultery, bestiality, rape and excessive sex.
As the name suggests, gluttony means overindulgence in food and drink. Some people relate it to excessiveness of everything.
Greed can take many forms like bribery, hoarding, usurping, theft, robbery etc. This can also manifest itself in treachery, betrayal, manipulation and violence. This refers to a desire of acquiring more and more wealth. It is largely related to material goods.
Sloth is synonymous with behaviors like laziness, sadness or depression and apathy. This condition also indicates absence and shortfall of love. In this state, a person is not using natural talents the way they should be used. With this, a person shirks work and transforms himself as a parasite.
Wrath implies anger or rage, impatience, hatred, violence, prejudice, discrimination and assault. In this state, a person is bent upon harming others. It may lead to assaults and murders.
Envy leads to jealousy and malice. In this, one cannot tolerate the happiness and well being of others. When others face some misfortune, envious people become happy.
Pride hath a fall. It signifies arrogance, vanity and narcissism. This is considered to be the most serious of all the 7 deadly sins. This is because it is the source of all other evils. Pride leads one to deride others, to treat them unfairly and to belittle their achievements. At the same time, proud people consider themselves superior and assign themselves an unparalleled importance.
There are many other sins listed, but the above are the more broad manifestations of those seven.
Tackling Global Violence
Why There Is So Much Of Bloodshed? Are There Any Limits Of Insanity?
Every day newspapers are full of headlines of hundreds of deaths relating to violence. Unfortunately this has become the rule rather than the exception. When I go through the headlines each morning, I usually find at least two reporting mass murders.
I wonder who are these people dying each day. Are these human beings or they are some other creatures. Are human beings so insensitive. Human lives have become unimaginatively cheap and free to play with.
Many people give scant respect to human and their own lives. They are bent upon killing and getting killed. They know the consequences and do it purposely. This is a special form of insanity. They are sane but insane. They kill with planning and with full senses.
Who is behind all this madness? May be there are so many groups, each having different motives. Whatever their objectives, they are evil geniuses. Behind all these individual or mass murders there is articulate planning, strategy and determination.
Many times we also see that while societies sympathize individual deaths in greater numbers, they are not that sensitive to mass murders. Killings in some parts are considered to be a normal thing.
Is there any stop to this frenzy? I believe that somehow the perpetrators of these heinous crimes should at best be left to their own fate. The more they are eliminated, they get reinforcements. They find a common enemy somewhere.
Action gets reaction. If actions against these people are avoided or at least minimized, they will have no other agenda. Given their mentality, they are bound to fight with each other. Since their only purpose of life is to kill and get killed, they should be left alone. It is highly probable that they will eventually start killing each other.
So I would suggest to leave them to their fate and let their own societies deal with them. Just don't go near them and don't interfere in their affairs. I strongly feel that these are incorrigible people and so better not to waste time and resources in their pursuit. Left to themselves, they may come to a halt at some point of time.
World should just ignore these hardliners. By going after them, they get undue publicity and importance. They need to be tackled more psychologically and not by force, while fully trying to understand their psyche and culture.
Every day newspapers are full of headlines of hundreds of deaths relating to violence. Unfortunately this has become the rule rather than the exception. When I go through the headlines each morning, I usually find at least two reporting mass murders.
I wonder who are these people dying each day. Are these human beings or they are some other creatures. Are human beings so insensitive. Human lives have become unimaginatively cheap and free to play with.
Many people give scant respect to human and their own lives. They are bent upon killing and getting killed. They know the consequences and do it purposely. This is a special form of insanity. They are sane but insane. They kill with planning and with full senses.
Who is behind all this madness? May be there are so many groups, each having different motives. Whatever their objectives, they are evil geniuses. Behind all these individual or mass murders there is articulate planning, strategy and determination.
Many times we also see that while societies sympathize individual deaths in greater numbers, they are not that sensitive to mass murders. Killings in some parts are considered to be a normal thing.
Is there any stop to this frenzy? I believe that somehow the perpetrators of these heinous crimes should at best be left to their own fate. The more they are eliminated, they get reinforcements. They find a common enemy somewhere.
Action gets reaction. If actions against these people are avoided or at least minimized, they will have no other agenda. Given their mentality, they are bound to fight with each other. Since their only purpose of life is to kill and get killed, they should be left alone. It is highly probable that they will eventually start killing each other.
So I would suggest to leave them to their fate and let their own societies deal with them. Just don't go near them and don't interfere in their affairs. I strongly feel that these are incorrigible people and so better not to waste time and resources in their pursuit. Left to themselves, they may come to a halt at some point of time.
World should just ignore these hardliners. By going after them, they get undue publicity and importance. They need to be tackled more psychologically and not by force, while fully trying to understand their psyche and culture.
Friday, July 13, 2007
13th Day Of Any Month Is A Black Friday
Today is Back Friday, the 13th of July 2007. In fact any Friday which is on 13th of any month is called the "Black Friday". It refers to a number of shocking and devastating events that took place on Friday, the 13th.
Though popularly believed to have started on Friday, Oct.13,1307 when a large number of Knights Templars were arrested and tortured into "admitting" heresy by the king of France, now any Friday falling on 13th is associated with "Black Friday". It is considered to be a day of bad luck mainly in English speaking societies around the world.
In fact, many countries have different episodes associated with Friday, the 13th. For example, in Greece, it signifies the fall of Byzantium era on Turkish victory. Number 13th is generally feared in Greece and Spain.
Any date of 13th on a Friday is supposed to be unlucky in a number of countries. People are generally afraid that something really bad will happen on this day, like an accident, a death, a natural disaster etc.
Because of the fear of "Black Friday", many people avoid doing activities like going out to work, traveling, shopping, eating out, wedding etc. As a result, it is estimated that in North Carolina, US alone, business worth $800 to $900 million is lost on any Friday, the 13th. Similar estimates can be made regarding other places.
Many events are organized on this day and people take precautions to ward off any mis happenings on this day. For example, in Port Dover, Ontario Canada, motorcycle (biker) community meet on this day and participate in music, biker, vendor etc. shows.
"Black Friday" is considered to be the most superstitious day in the United States and in other English speaking countries. It is feared as a day of misfortune and bad luck.
Though popularly believed to have started on Friday, Oct.13,1307 when a large number of Knights Templars were arrested and tortured into "admitting" heresy by the king of France, now any Friday falling on 13th is associated with "Black Friday". It is considered to be a day of bad luck mainly in English speaking societies around the world.
In fact, many countries have different episodes associated with Friday, the 13th. For example, in Greece, it signifies the fall of Byzantium era on Turkish victory. Number 13th is generally feared in Greece and Spain.
Any date of 13th on a Friday is supposed to be unlucky in a number of countries. People are generally afraid that something really bad will happen on this day, like an accident, a death, a natural disaster etc.
Because of the fear of "Black Friday", many people avoid doing activities like going out to work, traveling, shopping, eating out, wedding etc. As a result, it is estimated that in North Carolina, US alone, business worth $800 to $900 million is lost on any Friday, the 13th. Similar estimates can be made regarding other places.
Many events are organized on this day and people take precautions to ward off any mis happenings on this day. For example, in Port Dover, Ontario Canada, motorcycle (biker) community meet on this day and participate in music, biker, vendor etc. shows.
"Black Friday" is considered to be the most superstitious day in the United States and in other English speaking countries. It is feared as a day of misfortune and bad luck.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Vacationing Abroad - Is The Fun Over?
These seem to be the worst of times. Just a few years ago going abroad and seeing the world was considered to be so exciting and fun. One could go anywhere in the world fearlessly and without any hassles.
Alas all this changed drastically over a short span of a few years. Right from thinking of going abroad on vacations, one is confronted with ideas of prohibited baggage. Rules regarding what one can or cannot carry aboard a plane or a public carrier change everyday.
Security has become tight all over the world. One cannot carry even a simple thing like a toothpaste with oneself. One is never sure of making it to one's destination on schedule. There are delays and disruptions galore. Even small suspicions are enough to create panic like conditions amongst people, the security and officials.
One has to be careful about what to carry in one's hand baggage and even in check in baggage. Even a slight mistake can land one to great hardships and even detentions.
It appears there is lot of confusion around. Things are blown out of proportion. Lives of many innocent persons have been turned upside down. There is a lot of hype and suspicion especially at border points. If someone doesn't like some one's face, even that can cause problems.
Many of our precautions seem to be closer to being ridiculous. There are complaints and there are criticisms. A genuine and average traveler is caught up in all this maze and does not see an escape.
Traveling has really become difficult. It is not surprising that many persons have cut their traveling and to confine their holidays to their own neighborhood places.
There does not seem to be any relief in near future. Nobody knows when the conditions will improve. Till that time people have to take all the precautions, travel light and minimize any chances of misunderstandings.
Alas all this changed drastically over a short span of a few years. Right from thinking of going abroad on vacations, one is confronted with ideas of prohibited baggage. Rules regarding what one can or cannot carry aboard a plane or a public carrier change everyday.
Security has become tight all over the world. One cannot carry even a simple thing like a toothpaste with oneself. One is never sure of making it to one's destination on schedule. There are delays and disruptions galore. Even small suspicions are enough to create panic like conditions amongst people, the security and officials.
One has to be careful about what to carry in one's hand baggage and even in check in baggage. Even a slight mistake can land one to great hardships and even detentions.
It appears there is lot of confusion around. Things are blown out of proportion. Lives of many innocent persons have been turned upside down. There is a lot of hype and suspicion especially at border points. If someone doesn't like some one's face, even that can cause problems.
Many of our precautions seem to be closer to being ridiculous. There are complaints and there are criticisms. A genuine and average traveler is caught up in all this maze and does not see an escape.
Traveling has really become difficult. It is not surprising that many persons have cut their traveling and to confine their holidays to their own neighborhood places.
There does not seem to be any relief in near future. Nobody knows when the conditions will improve. Till that time people have to take all the precautions, travel light and minimize any chances of misunderstandings.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Tah Mahal - Living Symbol Of Romance
Taj Mahal was voted one of the seven wonders of the world on July 7,2007. I love this historical monument because this is a living symbol of love, dedication and romance.
About 4 centuries ago Shah Jehan (1592-1666) was the emperor of India from 1628 to 1658. He married his beloved Mumtaz Mahal in 1612. She dies in 1630 during childbirth.
The emperor had extreme love for Mumtaz. He was so devoted to his wife that it is said that his beard and his hair on the head turned white just in a few months. Her death devastated him to an unimaginable degree.
During his living days, Shah Jehan told her that he will build an everlasting memorial as a mark of their love after her death. True to his word, when she died, he spent all of his energy in raising this monument. It is said that as many as 20,000 craftsmen participated in building it over a period of 17 years.
Millions of people all over the world visit this epitome of love every year. This is an artistic structure of marvelous and exquisite beauty. Made of marble, this monument dazzles especially in moonlight. Scores of people make it a point to visit it during full moonlight.
Shah Jehan was latter dethroned by his son and was put into Jail in Agra fort right across Taj Mahal. He lived in a room whose windows opened towards the Taj. It is said that he survived 8 more years just by looking at the tomb. He was buried besides his wife in the Taj after his death.
We have endless love stories in the world. But nothing as prominent as Taj Mahal. It is a story of unparalleled devotion, sacrifice and true love. As one walks through this monument, one smells and breaths romance and love.
I strongly suggest all great lovers to visit this wonderful symbol at least once in their life time. It is about 5-6 hours of train journey from New Delhi, India to Agra. One should especially try to visit Taj during full moon and to be a witness to snow white marble and its four minarets in the moonlight.
About 4 centuries ago Shah Jehan (1592-1666) was the emperor of India from 1628 to 1658. He married his beloved Mumtaz Mahal in 1612. She dies in 1630 during childbirth.
The emperor had extreme love for Mumtaz. He was so devoted to his wife that it is said that his beard and his hair on the head turned white just in a few months. Her death devastated him to an unimaginable degree.
During his living days, Shah Jehan told her that he will build an everlasting memorial as a mark of their love after her death. True to his word, when she died, he spent all of his energy in raising this monument. It is said that as many as 20,000 craftsmen participated in building it over a period of 17 years.
Millions of people all over the world visit this epitome of love every year. This is an artistic structure of marvelous and exquisite beauty. Made of marble, this monument dazzles especially in moonlight. Scores of people make it a point to visit it during full moonlight.
Shah Jehan was latter dethroned by his son and was put into Jail in Agra fort right across Taj Mahal. He lived in a room whose windows opened towards the Taj. It is said that he survived 8 more years just by looking at the tomb. He was buried besides his wife in the Taj after his death.
We have endless love stories in the world. But nothing as prominent as Taj Mahal. It is a story of unparalleled devotion, sacrifice and true love. As one walks through this monument, one smells and breaths romance and love.
I strongly suggest all great lovers to visit this wonderful symbol at least once in their life time. It is about 5-6 hours of train journey from New Delhi, India to Agra. One should especially try to visit Taj during full moon and to be a witness to snow white marble and its four minarets in the moonlight.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Sauna For A Healthy Body
I had never enjoyed sauna just before three days. Luckily the place where I am living now has an attached gym, swimming pool and a sauna. Though I knew swimming before, I forgot. So I have to learn it afresh.
I was in fact more curios to experience sauna. Now I have been visiting sauna for the last three days. I see a few people around as I generally prefer to go late in the evening.
Sauna has Finnish origin. It is a piece of Finnish culture and it has spread all over the world. Saunas are now available in most of the public places and they are kept as part of swimming pools.
They are very hot inside and one really feels the intensity of heat. The idea behind this is perspiration. As perspiration increases, pores open and throw out waste from inner side of a body. That is why a sauna is supposed to cleanse the pores.
It is generally believed that a sauna bath is good for the health of skin, mind, and overall body. Sauna is believed to refresh and produce a scintillating effect upon a body. Many people recommend sauna bath on a regular basis.
Though sauna is beneficial to health, it is not believed to be good for some people, especially those suffering from heart diseases, strokes etc. If one is not feeling comfortable with a sauna, it is advisable to consult a doctor before visiting a sauna.
Then one has to maintain a certain degree of etiquette while using a sauna. Sauna door should not unnecessarily be kept open. In some places, no costumes are allowed inside a sauna as this is considered unethical. In some places swimsuits may not be allowed at all inside a sauna.
Sauna rules vary from country to country. Before using a sauna, it is essential that one is familiar with them. Otherwise it is likely that a person may not be allowed or welcome.
Some saunas have now become a part of homes. People have been owning and establishing saunas in their residences. In most of the places, there are separate saunas for males and females. But in others there is no gender consideration.
Saunas were once considered to be sacred, second only to a church. A sauna is considered to be immune from sexual presence or any other vulgarity.
Sauna is like a luxury which everyone cannot afford. But if one can find one at some public place or at cheap rates, one should definitely try it out.
I was in fact more curios to experience sauna. Now I have been visiting sauna for the last three days. I see a few people around as I generally prefer to go late in the evening.
Sauna has Finnish origin. It is a piece of Finnish culture and it has spread all over the world. Saunas are now available in most of the public places and they are kept as part of swimming pools.
They are very hot inside and one really feels the intensity of heat. The idea behind this is perspiration. As perspiration increases, pores open and throw out waste from inner side of a body. That is why a sauna is supposed to cleanse the pores.
It is generally believed that a sauna bath is good for the health of skin, mind, and overall body. Sauna is believed to refresh and produce a scintillating effect upon a body. Many people recommend sauna bath on a regular basis.
Though sauna is beneficial to health, it is not believed to be good for some people, especially those suffering from heart diseases, strokes etc. If one is not feeling comfortable with a sauna, it is advisable to consult a doctor before visiting a sauna.
Then one has to maintain a certain degree of etiquette while using a sauna. Sauna door should not unnecessarily be kept open. In some places, no costumes are allowed inside a sauna as this is considered unethical. In some places swimsuits may not be allowed at all inside a sauna.
Sauna rules vary from country to country. Before using a sauna, it is essential that one is familiar with them. Otherwise it is likely that a person may not be allowed or welcome.
Some saunas have now become a part of homes. People have been owning and establishing saunas in their residences. In most of the places, there are separate saunas for males and females. But in others there is no gender consideration.
Saunas were once considered to be sacred, second only to a church. A sauna is considered to be immune from sexual presence or any other vulgarity.
Sauna is like a luxury which everyone cannot afford. But if one can find one at some public place or at cheap rates, one should definitely try it out.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Swimming - Burn Calories and Lose Weight
Exercise is very important for the overall health and fitness of a person. Sedentary habits make limbs dull, muscles inactive, promote obesity, lead to poor digestion and produce many other undesirable effects. Exercise is necessary not only for the overall health of a person but also for increased longevity.
There are so many exercises. Some exercises can be done in a gym while as others can be done in the open. There is usually a price for the use of a gym while as one need not to pay for some popular exercises in the open. These include walking, running, jumping, breathing and doing other exercises in a public park.
One very attractive and highly beneficial exercise is swimming. There are public swimming pools available in many places. Generally these have limited timings and are crowded. Therefore, one has to depend on private commercial swimming pools.
The benefit of commercial swimming pools is the quality of service, convenient hours of operation, less crowding and ease of use. Of course, these could be expensive.
One should seriously consider swimming as an attractive fitness exercise. It is not only an interesting sport but also complete in many respects. In swimming almost all the parts of a body get exercised.
Swimming involves hands and arms, legs, bum, head and neck, shoulders and overall body. One can go under water with deep breath and thus help exercise overall respiratory system. It builds endurance and muscles.
It is not that hard to learn swimming. If one does not know how to swim, it is easy to learn. Many clubs hold training classes and sessions for new members. One can learn after a few sessions of exercise. One can also learn on one's own. For this there are free guides available both online and off line.
If anyone is serious in burning calories, reducing weight, keeping one's belly in check, there can be no better exercise than swimming. Swimming for less than an hour is enough to change a person's health for better.
There are so many exercises. Some exercises can be done in a gym while as others can be done in the open. There is usually a price for the use of a gym while as one need not to pay for some popular exercises in the open. These include walking, running, jumping, breathing and doing other exercises in a public park.
One very attractive and highly beneficial exercise is swimming. There are public swimming pools available in many places. Generally these have limited timings and are crowded. Therefore, one has to depend on private commercial swimming pools.
The benefit of commercial swimming pools is the quality of service, convenient hours of operation, less crowding and ease of use. Of course, these could be expensive.
One should seriously consider swimming as an attractive fitness exercise. It is not only an interesting sport but also complete in many respects. In swimming almost all the parts of a body get exercised.
Swimming involves hands and arms, legs, bum, head and neck, shoulders and overall body. One can go under water with deep breath and thus help exercise overall respiratory system. It builds endurance and muscles.
It is not that hard to learn swimming. If one does not know how to swim, it is easy to learn. Many clubs hold training classes and sessions for new members. One can learn after a few sessions of exercise. One can also learn on one's own. For this there are free guides available both online and off line.
If anyone is serious in burning calories, reducing weight, keeping one's belly in check, there can be no better exercise than swimming. Swimming for less than an hour is enough to change a person's health for better.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Canada Day Celebrations - Overwhelming Immigrants
It is a great sight to see colorful Canada Day every year. This day is being celebrated with great fanfare. Celebration are held all over the country with the main event taking place at Ottawa which hosts the federal government.
One important feature of Canada Day festivities is the presence of a large number of immigrants. The enthusiasm and spirit of immigrants in Canada Activities is remarkable.
It is amazing to see that in some cases immigrants seem to be more active on Canada Day than the natives. They come out in large numbers and join celebrations in different parts of the country.
The involvement of immigrants seems to be spontaneous. They show their attachment and love for the new land of their choosing with great fanfare. They can be seen everywhere in all major cities of Canada with flags, banners, fireworks etc.
Fireworks is a special feature of Canada Day. These add light to this day and also work as a great source of entertainment.
Canada is still in the making. It will take decades and centuries to transform into a populous country like the US. Immigrants will constitute a major factor in the formation of New Canada. It has been well recognized that Canada will have to allow an increasing flow of immigrants in order to make it possible to continue on the path of success.
A few centuries back USA was more or less in a similar situation. Constant flow of immigrants to that country from all over the world, especially Europe exalted that country to great heights.
Now is the turn of Canada. A day will come in the history of Canada when it will boast to equal any great power in this world.
Canada is bestowed with unlimited resources. They are in need of proper utilization by adequate manpower. Immigrants have to fill this void and to ensure that Canada marches ahead.
Every year Canada Day shows that immigrants are a vibrant community from all over the world. They have actively started participating in all national activities like elections, census, new businesses, innovations, education, cultural activities etc.
Because of increasing flow of immigrants, Canada is fast becoming the most
multi-cultural country on this earth, in harmony and peace.
One important feature of Canada Day festivities is the presence of a large number of immigrants. The enthusiasm and spirit of immigrants in Canada Activities is remarkable.
It is amazing to see that in some cases immigrants seem to be more active on Canada Day than the natives. They come out in large numbers and join celebrations in different parts of the country.
The involvement of immigrants seems to be spontaneous. They show their attachment and love for the new land of their choosing with great fanfare. They can be seen everywhere in all major cities of Canada with flags, banners, fireworks etc.
Fireworks is a special feature of Canada Day. These add light to this day and also work as a great source of entertainment.
Canada is still in the making. It will take decades and centuries to transform into a populous country like the US. Immigrants will constitute a major factor in the formation of New Canada. It has been well recognized that Canada will have to allow an increasing flow of immigrants in order to make it possible to continue on the path of success.
A few centuries back USA was more or less in a similar situation. Constant flow of immigrants to that country from all over the world, especially Europe exalted that country to great heights.
Now is the turn of Canada. A day will come in the history of Canada when it will boast to equal any great power in this world.
Canada is bestowed with unlimited resources. They are in need of proper utilization by adequate manpower. Immigrants have to fill this void and to ensure that Canada marches ahead.
Every year Canada Day shows that immigrants are a vibrant community from all over the world. They have actively started participating in all national activities like elections, census, new businesses, innovations, education, cultural activities etc.
Because of increasing flow of immigrants, Canada is fast becoming the most
multi-cultural country on this earth, in harmony and peace.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Are Hybrid Cars Big Savers?
There is a general notion among many people that hybrid cars save a lot of money, that they are fuel efficient and that they are the right answer to the current spiraling energy prices.
Hybrid cars became the focus of attention over the last few years due to rising oil prices. Automobile manufactures and others are constantly trying to evolve new technologies and new automobiles in order to overcome the energy scarcity.
Development of hybrid cars is one of the several strategies which auto manufactures have been experimenting with.
Market also seems to have responded well to the concept of hybrid cars. The demand for such cars has been growing over the years.
What differentiates hybrid vehicles is that they have a rechargeable energy storage system for increasing fuel efficiency than what is available in conventional vehicles.
Most important hybrid vehicle manufacturers at present are Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault and Toyota. In fact, Toyota has been the highest producer of these types of vehicles recently.
The general belief is that these cars save energy and money for an owner. Several critics have opined that they may be energy efficient, but at current prices they will not save money for their owners.
Cost benefit analysis reveals that the prices of hybrid cars are more than the savings that they may generate over their lives. However, in case, oil prices go sufficiently high, then hybrid cars can have a positive cost benefit ratio.
At present there are two scenarios. First, hybrid cars are energy efficient and these help conserve energy at national level. However, at the current prices, they are not economical for an individual in the long run.
Hybrid vehicles have nonetheless caught up with the public, with the result that their production and sales have zoomed over the last few years. With increased stress on energy conservation and rising prices, the future of hybrids seems to be only upwards.
Hybrid cars became the focus of attention over the last few years due to rising oil prices. Automobile manufactures and others are constantly trying to evolve new technologies and new automobiles in order to overcome the energy scarcity.
Development of hybrid cars is one of the several strategies which auto manufactures have been experimenting with.
Market also seems to have responded well to the concept of hybrid cars. The demand for such cars has been growing over the years.
What differentiates hybrid vehicles is that they have a rechargeable energy storage system for increasing fuel efficiency than what is available in conventional vehicles.
Most important hybrid vehicle manufacturers at present are Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault and Toyota. In fact, Toyota has been the highest producer of these types of vehicles recently.
The general belief is that these cars save energy and money for an owner. Several critics have opined that they may be energy efficient, but at current prices they will not save money for their owners.
Cost benefit analysis reveals that the prices of hybrid cars are more than the savings that they may generate over their lives. However, in case, oil prices go sufficiently high, then hybrid cars can have a positive cost benefit ratio.
At present there are two scenarios. First, hybrid cars are energy efficient and these help conserve energy at national level. However, at the current prices, they are not economical for an individual in the long run.
Hybrid vehicles have nonetheless caught up with the public, with the result that their production and sales have zoomed over the last few years. With increased stress on energy conservation and rising prices, the future of hybrids seems to be only upwards.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
An Overview of Gmail - A Comparison With Other Email Services
Google Gmail is a great service. With about 2.7 GB of storage and 20 MB of transmission at a time, I think this is the best facility available at this time.
Earlier, one could open an account by invitation only. Now it is open and anyone can have a Gmail account.
Gmail is free and loaded with many other features. Most important of these are the accessibility of Google Adsense and Google Adwords from the same account.
Greater storage and ad free interface make it superior to many other free email services.
However, I have noticed a few problems with Google Gmail.
At present I am using Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail. I have been the longest user of Hotmail. I think I never had any problems with Hotmail.
As compared to Hotmail, Gmail remained inaccessible to me many a times. I got the message that there were technical difficulties. Of course the service was restored after a few hours or overnight, but when I needed to see email, it was not accessible. I really felt bad at those times.
One major problem with Gmail is that it bundles all emails from the same email address together. Many times it becomes hard to find the latest email or to find some particular email. One has to go through all the emails and many times it is confusing.
I also lost my emails many times. When having emailed something, the other party reportedly did not receive it. I tested it by sending email from my Hotmail. I found out that at times it did not receive my email. I don't know who is at fault. I suspect Gmail.
I am not sure how long I can use this service, but the jumbling of emails is one major problem with me at present. Hope Google modifies and makes it easier.
Earlier, one could open an account by invitation only. Now it is open and anyone can have a Gmail account.
Gmail is free and loaded with many other features. Most important of these are the accessibility of Google Adsense and Google Adwords from the same account.
Greater storage and ad free interface make it superior to many other free email services.
However, I have noticed a few problems with Google Gmail.
At present I am using Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail. I have been the longest user of Hotmail. I think I never had any problems with Hotmail.
As compared to Hotmail, Gmail remained inaccessible to me many a times. I got the message that there were technical difficulties. Of course the service was restored after a few hours or overnight, but when I needed to see email, it was not accessible. I really felt bad at those times.
One major problem with Gmail is that it bundles all emails from the same email address together. Many times it becomes hard to find the latest email or to find some particular email. One has to go through all the emails and many times it is confusing.
I also lost my emails many times. When having emailed something, the other party reportedly did not receive it. I tested it by sending email from my Hotmail. I found out that at times it did not receive my email. I don't know who is at fault. I suspect Gmail.
I am not sure how long I can use this service, but the jumbling of emails is one major problem with me at present. Hope Google modifies and makes it easier.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Secrets of Long Life - Good Health
Life expectancy seems to have increased globally in different countries at varying rates. In many countries it is past 80 now.
It looks like that life expectancy is directly linked with the level of income. More the per capita income of a country, more the life expectancy.
Most important factors that affect the average length of life are diet and food habits, medical facilities, personal hygiene, culture, emotional well being, marital relations, family issues etc. Living standards constitute a prominent factor in the life span of a person.
Some simple food habits and caution can go a long way in promoting the life span of a person. Eating a lot of vegetables, avoiding artificially prepared food, avoiding too much of sugar and sweets, stopping drinking and smoking, exercising etc. are some of these simple steps. These don't cost much.
An important key to good health is eating a lot of food in its raw state. These include green vegetables, salad, fruits, natural juices, natural water, dairy products, fish etc.
One should take plenty of drinks like water and juice. This is a sure way of keeping a body healthy.
Another major factor that I have found useful is to give stomach some rest after every few days. By this I mean to do fasting or very minimal eating for one full day after intervals. This will help in cleaning the inner system.
If I remember correctly there is a fable from Aesop on eating. According to it, one should never eat unless one is hungry. And one should not eat to one's full. One should always eat a little less than full stomach.
Exercise is good. This refreshes and strengthens body muscles. This also improves digestive system. If one is short of time, one can do a little bit of exercise even during one's normal activities. It is only a question of will power and change of life habits. On need not to join a health club.
By following some simple steps, one can maintain enviable health and beauty. I am sure one can maintain a youthful look and energy till sixties. I know people in fifties easily looking 10-20 years younger because they cared for their life and have been living a simple and worry free life. One should also pay special attention to mental health as well.
It looks like that life expectancy is directly linked with the level of income. More the per capita income of a country, more the life expectancy.
Most important factors that affect the average length of life are diet and food habits, medical facilities, personal hygiene, culture, emotional well being, marital relations, family issues etc. Living standards constitute a prominent factor in the life span of a person.
Some simple food habits and caution can go a long way in promoting the life span of a person. Eating a lot of vegetables, avoiding artificially prepared food, avoiding too much of sugar and sweets, stopping drinking and smoking, exercising etc. are some of these simple steps. These don't cost much.
An important key to good health is eating a lot of food in its raw state. These include green vegetables, salad, fruits, natural juices, natural water, dairy products, fish etc.
One should take plenty of drinks like water and juice. This is a sure way of keeping a body healthy.
Another major factor that I have found useful is to give stomach some rest after every few days. By this I mean to do fasting or very minimal eating for one full day after intervals. This will help in cleaning the inner system.
If I remember correctly there is a fable from Aesop on eating. According to it, one should never eat unless one is hungry. And one should not eat to one's full. One should always eat a little less than full stomach.
Exercise is good. This refreshes and strengthens body muscles. This also improves digestive system. If one is short of time, one can do a little bit of exercise even during one's normal activities. It is only a question of will power and change of life habits. On need not to join a health club.
By following some simple steps, one can maintain enviable health and beauty. I am sure one can maintain a youthful look and energy till sixties. I know people in fifties easily looking 10-20 years younger because they cared for their life and have been living a simple and worry free life. One should also pay special attention to mental health as well.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
A Review of DayTipper.com
Formerly known as Vitamin T, DayTipper.com is a site which pays for sharing tips with others. If you have got a great tip, you can share it with others. Anyone who has a tip, can submit it to daytipper.com. If they approve and publish it, they promise to pay $3 for each tip.
The business model under this site seems quite attractive. This can not only get bright original ideas to light, thereby benefiting the community at large, but it can also earn cash for its contributors.
One can see hundreds of tips on different subjects on this site anytime.
The policy of daytipper.com is that once it accepts a post or tip and publishes it on its website, the tip becomes its property or copyright. In other words, they are buying each tip for $3.
Not many people have shared their experiences on this site. Whatever little information is available, it appears they have been rejecting a lot of tips. Secondly, one person is reported not to have been paid for his tips that were accepted.
So at present, there is not much to say about the payment record of daytipper.com. But judging from the number of available tips on this site, it seems people have been contributing.
If one is writing one's own ideas just for sharing with others, then there is no payment problem involved. However, if one is contributing purely for making money, then one has to be cautious. One can always give it a try for some time and find out.
The business model under this site seems quite attractive. This can not only get bright original ideas to light, thereby benefiting the community at large, but it can also earn cash for its contributors.
One can see hundreds of tips on different subjects on this site anytime.
The policy of daytipper.com is that once it accepts a post or tip and publishes it on its website, the tip becomes its property or copyright. In other words, they are buying each tip for $3.
Not many people have shared their experiences on this site. Whatever little information is available, it appears they have been rejecting a lot of tips. Secondly, one person is reported not to have been paid for his tips that were accepted.
So at present, there is not much to say about the payment record of daytipper.com. But judging from the number of available tips on this site, it seems people have been contributing.
If one is writing one's own ideas just for sharing with others, then there is no payment problem involved. However, if one is contributing purely for making money, then one has to be cautious. One can always give it a try for some time and find out.
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