Indian Blogger Network.. an Idea that need hands...

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interesting thought from Reshma Ananda and iam up for translating this idea into big & better network of bloggers.

Reshma says:
"The objective was to discover new / less known blogs and give those their due / chance to be heard or seen. The exercise was simple, yet powerful. The list which started at 5, has grown to almost 200 and it has not even been a month, not to forget all the blogs that grew in ranking as a consequence.

Here is another attempt at collaborating and spreading some of that link love

I have started the list with a few blogs which you will find at the end of my post, I have restricted myself to Indian blogs / bloggers. All you need to do is :

1. Copy and paste the list of blogs into your new post,
2. Add to that list any additional blogs that you think need more air time. You can add as few or as many (good) blogs as you like
3. If blogs you wanted to add are already on the list / you can't think of any, that is fine too. just be a kind soul and repost the list you find :)
4. Add these instructions in your post so the next blogger does the same thing.

The cumulative effect of the list growing from post - to - post will lead to your discovering new blogs that you hadn't seen before and some of those good blogs will get the link love they deserve.

The honour rule: is the you don't add your own blog to the list. If someone thinks you should be on the list, you will !

Help us keep track of the list.
Just so that we know where and how the list is growing, if you use tags please include the tag indi-list in your post or send in a mail with your post link.
We hope the list lives and grows for a long time to come and will attempt to maintain a list of blogs on the indi-list at Blogchaat.

And with that the indi-list is born:
Engage Energize Evolve
On borrowed Time
Witandwisdumb
Urban Junkie
DiagonallyParked in a parallel universe
"

my addition - few indian blogs that interested me in recent past:
http://internetstarvikram.blogspot.com/
http://justjots.blogspot.com/
http://chennai.metblogs.com/
http://lordlabak.blogspot.com/
http://chennaigalwrites.blogspot.com/
http://blogpourri.blogspot.com/
http://scribbit.blogspot.com/
http://wendelin.blogspot.com/

Happy 2007

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My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you who have taken the time and trouble to send me "forwards" over the past 12 months.

I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.

Thank you for making me feel safe, secure, blessed, and wealthy.

Thanks for all those who informed me that Bill Gates is giving away his fortune, I am still waiting to receive my share.

Thanks for all those Nigerians and Sumatrans who trusted me enough to ask my help in recovering their $100 million stashed in Swiss banks, in return for a 30% commission.

Because of your concern, I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains and may eat my guts out as well.

I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave, because it causes cancer.

I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore, and Uzbekistan.

I no longer eat KFC, because their "chickens" are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers.

I no longer worry about my soul, because at last count, I have 52343214 angels looking out for me in addition to all of you dear friends.

Thanks to you, I have learned that God only answers my prayers if I forward an e-mail to atleast 10 of my friends and make a wish within 10seconds.

I no longer have any savings, because I gave it to a sick girl who is about to die in the hospital (for the 1,387,258th time)... that will change once I receive the $15,000 that AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

Yes, I want! to thank you so much for looking out for me that I will now return the favor!

If you don't send this damn post to at least 194120 people in the next 7 minutes, a large flock of pigeons with a wicked case of diarrhea will land on your head at 6:00 PM this afternoon.

Happy 2007

Its me & I... is it EGO ??

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today my yahoo page's Horoscopes section showed this: "It's time to elevate your sense of self, dear Virgo. You are just as good as anyone else, so why don't you believe it? The problem is that you are very sensitive about having an ego. Even though you are aware that we all have egos, you try to punish yourself for its existence! This is a noble endeavour, but this kind of zealous behaviour doesn't do you or anyone else any good. You'll never be perfect, and neither will anyone else. So what are you worrying about?"

that triggered an question.. is Ego means self-awareness? Osho, Ayn Rand, Aristotle all have there version/interruption and here's what I take - EGO is just a useful fiction. Use it, but don't be deceived by it. ego as an extension of Consciousness has accepted to cooperate and knows that it is Consciousness in manifestation, a 'working' and 'creative' and 'expressive' part of Consciousness in the world of duality.

Ego is like religion, it's all about what you do with it. keeping it restrained by humility, integrity, is good (ego without restraint = danger). I have seen some those with huge egos balanced by the right restraints can be very charismatic. Ego isn't really good or bad; it depends on how you use it. Your drive to achieve shouldn't just come from thinking you're the best in the world it can also come from a desire to constantly improve yourself. Funny thing is it is hard to see when your ego is controlling you in an irrational matter, you just kind of have to keep broadening your knowledge and in time you will see (some sooner than others).

Ego (a sense of self and self-worth. Pride in what you do) is Good but Egotism(inflated sense of one's worth) is Bad.

An ego is completely necessary, as without it you run the risk of losing the desire for self-preservation, as well as self-improvement. The trick is not to get absorbed in it, and be able to see yourself not only in relation and comparison to others, but also as a unique entity. This is why it is possible to be best without necessarily being first - Iam the best I can be, regardless of how I measure up to others.

Reamonn - Tonight..:: So beautiful and wild....

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heard this song @ red96.3FM and loved it...


She never took the train alone she hated being on her own
She always took me by the hand and say she needs me
She never wanted love to fail she always hoped that it was real
She'd look me in the eyes and say believe me
But then night becomes the day and there's nothing left to say
If there's nothing left to say then something's wrong
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful and wild
And as the hands would turn with time she'd always say hat she was my mine
She'd turn and lend a smile to say that she's gone
But in a whisper she'd arrive and dance into my life
Like a music melody like a lovers song
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful and wild
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful and wild
Through the darkest night comes the brightest light
And the light that shines is deep inside
It's who you are
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful, beautiful
Oh tonight you killed me with your smile
so beautiful and wild so beautiful and wild
So beautiful and wild
So beautiful and wild....

St. Vassilis is the Greek version of Santa Claus...

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St. Vassilis is the Greek version of Santa Claus, and technically speaking, he doesn't come until January 1st, which happens to be his name day.

Finally 2007 arrived, and in short order the vassilopita was cut, with great excitement..

New Year wishes to those who..

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To those who love to sleep but always wake up in a good mood,
to those who still kiss when they say hello,
to those who work hard and have even more fun,
to those who rush to work, but don't honk at the traffic lights ,
to those who arrive late but don't look for excuses,
to those who switch off the television to make conversation,
to those who are happy when they do twice as much,
to those who wake up early to help a friend,
to those who have the enthusiasm of a child and the thoughts of an adult,
to those who only see black when it is dark,
to those who don't wait until New year time to start new good habit to be a better human being

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!!!

too late yet too soon...its..'You' finally

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So the Time person of the year is you. Otherwise know as "US".

Time magazine is catchup instead of leading. what new about 'You'? already, BBC called 2005 as 'Year of Digital Citizen'

"Twelve months ago, it was clear the mass consumer was going to have at his or her disposal many more gadgets with greater capacity to record, store and share content. It was going to be a year in which people started to challenge those who traditionally provide us with content, be it news, music, or movies....
- BBC

OK, masses have never really had a very powerful voice until technology, the internet and blogging have turned everything upside down and reversed the power based.

"But look at 2006 through a different lens and you’ll see another story, one that isn’t about conflict or great men. It’s a story about community and collaboration on a scale never seen before. . . . It’s about the many wresting power from the few and helping one another for nothing and how that will not only change the world, but also change the way the world changes. . . .

The new Web is a very different thing. It’s a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter. Silicon Valley consultants call it Web 2.0, as if it were a new version of some old software. But it’s really a revolution. . . .

And for seizing the reins of the global media, for founding and framing the new digital democracy, for working for nothing and beating the pros at their own game, TIME’s Person of the Year for 2006 is you. . . .
- Times

Remember reading interesting argument - its both too soon and too late to recognize “You” because, what will make “You” interesting hasn’t happened yet. Yes, “You” are TiVo-ing, customizing ringtones and downloading music/movies, but in numbers that matter “You” aren’t yet uploading your own television commercials, forming your own social networks, creating newscasts or even linking to each other’s blogs. Perhaps, in a year in which so much has happened involving so many notable people, “They” couldn’t decide. Or perhaps “They” they were being clever. Or lazy. But wise? “I” don’t think so.

for better IQ.. if that matters

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was reading an article about IQ. IQ(Intelligence Quotient) is ratio of tested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100.

I always thought- having good IQ proves nothing and does not means success, because :

• I never to manage to score high. I loved it when E.I. book was published (wow, now I have offical study/excuse).
  
• Test pattern sure does have a problem since recent IQ test asked which of four fruits was different. It was the one with more than one seed; but what if you were not familiar with these fruits? Obviously this test is culturally biased. You are assumed to have certain knowledge, yet you are being tested for intelligence, not knowledge. Similar rearranging words to name places, country, ocean,etc.. clearly this would be found thru method of elimination. clearly this a test-taking-ability. so a person bound to score higher than another person of equal intelligence who hasn't learned simple techniques for scoring higher on multiple - choice tests.
• Reality: Do we know IQ for Sachin Tendulkar? who cares? Now, good example is Laloo's is new avatur. the man is doing what he doing by surrounding himself with intelligent people.
  

Ofcourse, an imperfect test is better than no test. I and may be you agreeing IQ test methods are not perfect doesnt prove anything. You are bound to ask my IQ scores and so do others with you. right?!

I noticed few interesting 'to-do' points from a study for better brainpower :

• Good thinking habits: Just use a problem solving technique for several weeks and it will become a habit. Redesign everything you see for a while, and that will become a habit. You can develop many good thinking habits with some effort, and then be more resourceful effortlessly from that point on. Use the power of habit. may be you would want to start with Sudoku.
• Learn a language: Learning a new language has been shown to halt the age-related decline in brain function. It also introduces your mind to new concepts and new ways of looking at things (in English we are afraid, whereas in Spanish we have fear). It is one of the best brain exercises.
• Blog: Yes, that you read correctly 'Blog'. Writing is good for your mind in a number of ways. It is a way to tell your memory what is important, so you'll recall things more easily in the future. It is a way to clarify your thinking.
• Ask questions: This is a great way to keep your brain in shape. Just get in the habit of asking questions often, even if it is only in your own mind.
• Imaginary friends: Talking to and getting advice from characters in your mind can be a great way to access the information in your subconscious mind. Imagine a conversation with a person who has a lot of knowledge in the area you want advice in.
  
• Talk: Talking is only good for the brain if you are actually exercising it, of course. Try explaining something that you don't understand very well to a friend, though, and you'll notice that the process of explaining will help you clarify your understanding.
• Adjust your beliefs: Believe you are smarter, and you'll become smarter.
• Model others: Find others that are creative, intelligent, or very productive. Do what they do, and think what they think. (ofcourse, take advices NOT decisions)
• Breath deep: More air in means more oxygen in the blood and therefore in the brain. Breath through your nose and you'll notice that you use your diaphragm more, drawing air deeper into your lungs. Several deep breaths can also help to relax you, which is conducive to clearer thinking.
• Sleep better: As long as you get a certain amount of sleep - probably a minimum of five hours - the quality seems to be more important than the quantity.
  
• Sit up straight: Posture affects your thinking process. Prove it to yourself by doing math in your head while slouching, looking at the floor and letting your mouth hang open. Then do the mental math while sitting up straight, keeping your mouth closed and looking forward or slightly upwards. You'll notice that it's easier to think with the latter posture.
• Food: Eat less, Eat breakfast, Olive oil is good, drink wine. Vitamin E, C(organe juice)

Google Analytics for blogs

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for all those who dont care about reader traffic/count on there blog sites - Good bye for now and do stopover for next post. Others read on



Google Analytics is free service to monitor and understand your site traffice. adding the Google Analytics tracking code to your website is easy—simply add the JavaScript snippet to the source code. Web analytics is the analysis of the data generated by visitors to Web sites -- the pages they visit, the ads they click on, and various related metrics -- for the purpose of marketing and content optimization. Google Analytics has been updated to integrate with the company's AdWords advertising service, enabling marketers to obtain ROI metrics without the need to import ad campaign data. It also includes new summary views of traffic and trends, preformatted for executives, marketers, and Webmasters.

Big advantage - since I already have gmail id, I dont need to create new account/id.

rain rain... come again..

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	its raining in my part of the world.. so what do I do..!?, take photographs. wow, Rain is such delight. I like the feeling of it fall on my face....
	reminds me those raindays - while running back from school through the puddles to got soaked.. looking at open sky hoping to catch all drop in my mouth...

...Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts...- Charles Dickens