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Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 - Jul 22

Virgo Horoscope Aug 24 - Sep 22

Gemini Horoscope May 21 - Jun 20

Cancerians can expect a mixed year. There will be moments of both happiness and pessimism. However, don’t let negative thoughts spoil your spirit. Income will rise after May 2012. This will bring social recognition for you as well. Love life will remain steady and exciting.

The power sign of the zodiac chart will continue to accumulate more power in 2012.

Your social status and career is once again on a rising path. You wi’ll be assisted by luck throughout the year. There can be reasons for little financial worries, especially after May 2012.

You can close some profitable deals during 2012. The second half of the next year is going to be suitable for property buying. Your career path will see steady growth. However, there can be some worries regarding expenses. Love may come your way in most unexpected ways.

Libra Horoscope Sep 23 - oct 23

Aries Horoscope Mar 21 - Apr 20

Taurus Horoscope Apr 21 - May 20

Librans will see their importance grow and their opinions valued. There could be hurdles in your way, but you’ll taste success by overcoming those. You will enjoy a positive stroke of luck from May to July, 2012. You may come across sea changes in your love life. Finances will remain strong.

Your finances will show great improvement over the coming days. Income will remain steady and you may experience a windfall between May and July of 2012. The time is also good to plan for investment and cash in old funds. Love life will remain steady.

Overall family life will remain blissful.

Your hard work, which you have put forth so far, will help you achieve great feats.

Both monetary and professional recognition will come your way. If you have plans to buy property, 2012 is also a good time for that. Love life for Taurians will remain great in 2012 as well.

Piscean Horoscope Feb 19 - Mar 20 Scorpio Horoscope Oct 24 - Nov 22 You may face some challenges and hurdles in life this year. Tensions may rise in marital relationshi p. You may also see a fall in your public image. This will be the time to make your decisions carefully. You’ need to work hard to taste success. However, things will improve from May onwards. You may find new friends and also new relationshi ps.

You would need to be careful about making unnecessary expenses. Invest money only after considering all the possibilities. In family life, try to be more flexible and accommodative.

Career will continue to grow and there are also probabilities for promotions and increments. The first half of the year is going to be particularly good.

Aquarius Horoscope Jan 21 - Feb 18 You can expect positive changes in your life but you would need to overcome the negative feelings to enjoy that. You can see a significant improvement in your status and social recognition in 2012. Your career will flourish but you may avoid sudden decisions about changing jobs.

Leo Horoscope Jul 23 - Aug 23 Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 - Jan 20 You will be at your creative best and see all your efforts come true. Your ideas will be rewarded and appreciated. You will find a new vigor which will help you excel in your life.

Income will grow. Love may come to you as a surprise and from a person who you haven’t considered earlier.

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Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 23 - Dec 21 You will achieve great success in creative fields. Your professional life will show great dynamism and you will be able to attain new heights in your career. There could be some obstacles in your way during the first half of the year, but you wi’ll be able to overcome them with flying colors.

Your social status and career is once again on a rising path. There can be reasons for little financial worries, especially after May. 2012 is not the right time to consider change in career. On the domestic frontier, avoid direct confrontation with your loved ones.

Leos may enjoy short-term relationshi ps during this year.

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Dogs teach problem teens Results captured from three diverse Californian juvenile institutions have proven ‘at-risk’ teens gain more psycho-social skills (anger management, emotional self-control, parenting skills etc) through guided human-animal interaction than from years in a classroom:- Self-esteem in 13 – 16 year olds in a juvenile detention centre improved on average by 60% Ç An alternative school for 15 – 17 year olds showed a 50% decrease in absenteeism Ç School attendance improved by 73.4% at a middle school (12 – 15 year olds), a 51.2% fall in the suspension rate was recorded, with the number of disci plinary calls reduced by 26.5% Ç Improved anger management, emotional self-control and parenting skills.

Ref: Bonnita Bergin, USA, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004

above : Pets improve management and emotional self- control. below : The therapeutic power of dog interaction.

Pets prevent prisoners re-offending The therapeutic power of dog interaction was highlighted by the results of Project Pooch (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change, With Hounds), showing that 100% of teenage offenders following a dog therapy programme did not return to the correctional system. Demonstrating many behaviour problems such as being out of control, dislike for authority and poor social manners, problem youths were paired with problem dogs so that they could learn acceptable behaviour from each other.

These results provide promising outcomes for the ability of dogs to teach troubled youth responsibility, patience, compassion and a positive work ethic.

Ref: Joan Dalton, USA, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004

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Hurry, send your entries on www.teenmindsmag.com Last date: March 21, 2012 *only photographs clicked from India are eligible for the contest. Other details of the contest will be informed to the participants on registering.

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JANUARY - MARCH 2011 VOLUME 1

CONTENTS

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PORTUGUESE

TOUCH TO VASAI Vasai’s prevalent composite cultural heritage and the very stylish Christian surna mes are some living evidences of the Indo-Portuguese connection, in addition to the marvellous Bassein fort, that has stood firmly for 477 years now, throwing light on some very significant aspects of medival Indian history, and especially of the Indo-Portuguese connection.

COVER STORY

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16 TOP 10 THINGS

DADS OF TEENS NEED TOKNOW !

There were times when all one associated one's father with, was a stern looking man with an invisible stick in hand. During those days, children were afraid to talk to their fathers and readily did whatever he ordered, for they knew you can't disobey your father.

Still, there was that deep-rooted respect that guided them throughout one's life. Times have changed.

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Child Development Pets are friends indeed Pets perform a vital role in child development. A study has explored children’s perceptions of the social support gained from relationshi ps with their pets and with people – looking at who they would turn to first in certain situations.

Pets featured prominently in children’s selections, providing comfort, companionshi p and a confidante in a similar manner to humans.

Ref: “The role of pets in children’s social networks” – June McNicholas, University of Warwick, UK, 2003 The positive influence of dogs on children in divorce crises A huge 90% of children regard their dog as a unconditional friend and listener. Pet dogs have a stabilising and therapeutic effect – both from a child’s perspective and a mother’s point of view. In the first year after a parental divorce, children with a dog were more socially integrated and less aggressive. Children without a dog demonstrated more extreme behaviour – more stubborn, highly irritable and more prone to vandalism. The reasons are clear –dogs represent a constant positive emotional feeling, an active challenge, give a sense of responsibility and freedom from conflict and disappointment.

Ref: “The positive influence of dogs on children in divorce crises” - Professor Reinhold Bergler at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Bonn, Germany, 2000

above : Pets provide comfort and companionship. below : Children are fascinated by animals. This interest can help facilitate learning and have a positive effect on child development.

Pets in schools It is well-known that children are fascinated by animals. This interest can help facilitate learning and have a positive effect on child development. Many school communities have introduced pets in a number of imaginative and practical ways.

Pet clubs, pet assemblies or pet days can help nurture a sense of reverence for life, give children a sense of responsibility and provide a fun route into many curriculum areas. Ref: ‘Animals in Schools’ – a teacher’s guide to the educational and therapeutic benefits, from the Society for Companion Animal Studies, 1997 61

Pets benefit cancer patients Pets can play a role for people who are undergoing stresses that make it difficult for them to turn to human relationshi ps.

Providing a fragment of normality in an abnormal world, people do not need to put on a brave face when they spend time with their pet. In a study which looked at women between 50-60 years of age recovering form breast cancer, 87% of these subjects reported that their pets filled at least one important role in their social support and 43% said that their pets fulfil over 10 important support functions – being cared for, tactile comfort, being able to express their feelings and still feeling included socially – e.g. when taking the dog for a walk.

Ref: “The Role of Pets in The Support Networks of People Recovering from Breast Cancer” – June McNicholas, Glyn M. Collis, Chris Kent & Michelle Rogers, 2001

above : Pets give children confidence and teach them to care and nurture. below : Pets are good for health and help you stay calm and stress free.

Recovery/ Preventing from illness Research from the University of New York found that men who own cats or dogs had lower resting heart rates and blood pressure than non-pet owning males – indicating that pet ownershi p can bring improvements to all aspects of the owner’s life.

Ref: “The healthy pleasure of their company: Roles of animals in enhancing human health and quality of life” – Karen Allen, University of New York at Buffalo, USA, 1998 STRESS Helping widowers cope with stress In this study, pet owners at three months after bereavement showed fewer physical symptoms, such as crying, than non-owners.

Owners often confided in their pets to help release painful feelings, at times when sharing these feelings with other people were felt to be socially uncomfortable. Ref: Pets as providers of social support: evidence from a longitudinal study of spousal bereavement” – June McNicholas, University of Warwick, UK, 1998

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VIENNA, THE CITY OF DREAMS

Home to one of the world's greatest interpreters of drea ms, Professor Sigmund Freud. The city is well known for playing an essential role as a leading European Music Centre. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monu ments and parks.

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FASHION FILE

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44 COOL GADGETS Fundo must have gadgets!

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GOD DOES EXIST IN THE TECHNOLOGY WORLD Technology must never be allowed to distract us from our dependence on God. In all our works, we must ensure that God is glorified.

NEW MEDIA Y ou can be a star one-day or you can be a monster the next day! that’s the power of media. It has the ability to make you see the unreal. It is as harsh to act like a mirror at times!

If you have the money and the opportunity, you will definitely spend a small fraction of it to place a few of these supercars in your garage.

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WHY DO YOU NEED A DOG? Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that pets are good for people so here are some of the social and health benefits of dog interaction listed for you.

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HOROSCOPE

DIRECTOR Rex Sequeira EDITOR Beryl Misquitta ASSISTANT EDITOR Neeru Singh SENIOR FEATURED WRITER Emmanuel D’costa FEATURED WRITER Anne Serrao MARKETING MANAGER Cornwell Pereira MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR Manoj Joshi GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meryl Misquitta PHOTOGRAPHER Rod Sequeira PUBLISHER, PRINT & PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Austin D’Cunha TEENMINDS Reg. No. MAHENG12937

TEENMINDS Magazine takes no responsibility for unsolicited photographs or material ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ARE USED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSE ONLY. Printed and Published by Austin D’Cunha for and on behalf of TEEN MINDS, H #17, Small Giriz, Giriz, Vasai (West) 401201,Thane, Maharashtra. India and printed at Unit no 16, Indo. Indl. Est. No 3, Navghar, Vasai (East) 401 210, Thane, Maharashtra. India.

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f you’’ve never been comforted by a big shaggy dog, if you’ve never been welcomed home to slobbering kisses, if you’ve never been nudged awake by a cold nose you might ask the question, “Why do I need a dog? Ç They are good for your health and help you stay calm and stress free Ç They are good for children, they give children confidence and teach them to care and nurture.”

Social and Health Benefits of Pet Interaction Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that pets are good for people. UK and international research demonstrates that interaction with pets can: Ç reduce the number of visits made to the GP Ç improve chances of survival after life-threatening illness Ç reduce blood pressure and perceived levels of stress Ç provide companionshi p and enhance social interactions

Ç provide purpose and fulfilment and enrich the quality of life for elderly, lonely and depressed people Ç perform a vital role in the family unit regarding child development Ç modify human behaviour, promoting responses from those who are withdrawn, aggressive or mentally ill Ç prevent re-offending in juvenile prisoners Ç positively affect school attendance rates Health Benefits A pet all day keeps the doctor away A large-scale survey of more than 11,000 Australians, Chinese and Germans proved that pet owners enjoy better health than non-pet owners. Over a five year period, pet owners made 15 – 20% fewer annual visits to the doctor than non pet-owners.

Results showed that the healthiest group – those who went to the doctor least – was that of people who continuously owned a pet. The next healthiest group was those who had obtained a pet during the study period, not having had one before. The

least healthy groups were people who had never owned a pet, or no longer did so.

Ref: Bruce Headey, Australia, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004 Pets can help reduce the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis A number of studies have shown that exposure to cats and/or dogs in the first year of life can reduce subsequent risks of allergic sensitisation to multi ple allergens during childhood, including non-pet allergens. Research also shows that exposure to pets is associated with a significantly reduced risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis. In addition, it has been proved that simple precautions involving grooming techniques, hygiene and dietary changes can reduce symptoms by up to 95 per cent in cat-owning asthma sufferers.

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Dear Readers, A warm welcome from the Teen Minds team. Indeed, you are our privileged reader; we will ensure that Teen Minds becomes a pleasant experience for you.

TEEN MINDS is a dream come true for us.

This being our first issue, I want to take this opportunity to thank a few people for their invaluable support. Rex Sequeira, for his phenomenal ideas, our families and friends for supporting us in all our endeavours. Deepest thanks to our publisher Austin D’cunha for his faith and willingness to open his mind and heart to new possibilities so that together we can bring joy to thousands; to the editor and graphic designer for the tireless ongoing work. Last but not the least, to all our devoted readers who will constantly help us in fulfilling our dream, of spreading joy to millions.

Explore new heights, try your hand at paragliding. It is our main focus this month, this is a upcoming sport in India and also does not hit hard on your pockets. It can also be a very different way to unwind from your daily stress.

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Tour around the Bassein Fort at Vasai, and get to know more about its historic Indo-Portuguese connection. Explore Vienna, the city of dreams. Breeze through its rich culture, art and architecture.

Get to know about the 10 world famous companies that started from garage. Feast on yummy foods that boost your moods. All this and more, in this issue of TEEN MINDS. Until next issue, Beryl Misquitta

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he distant suburb most people know today as Vasai was originally called Vesale (Sanskrit for dwelling place), under the Muslims it was Baxay, under the Portuguese (1534-1739) it was Bancaim, Baji pura under the Marathas, Bassein under the British and Vasai after Independence.

What we commonly know today as (VASAI CHA KILLA)– ‘the Magnificent Bassein Fort’ used __to be the citadel city of the Portuguese (1534 – 1739) in the imperial days. The Portuguese explorer & founder of the Vasai Fort - Nuno da cunha’s building of the great basalt fort, now a magnificent ruin full of roofless churches used to be a shelter for ‘some of the wealthiest Fidalgos (nobles) from the east’. When ‘ Bancaim’ was at the height of its glory, it must have been a breathtaking sight of the Portuguese grandeur.

During the Portuguese rule, Vasai fort was a very busy centre for trade & commerce. The Fort walls housed a market place where goods from all over the country were brought for sale once a week. Animals too were brought and sold here, horses came all the way from Arab Countries – particularly from Basra and Baghdad and were taken to Ghodbunder for sale. Besides the vast trade & commerce relationshi p with many countries Vasai also inherited, what the Portuguese valued very close to their hearts: their Christian Faith. And what they left behind here was their Catholic Heritage.

Another proof of the Portuguese touch to Vasai are the catholic surnames. The locals have inherited them through their ancestors and can be clearly seen today through their famous surnames throughout Vasai. The Surnames given to them are very meaningful & descri ptive about each clan.

Like Rodrigues, Lopes, Nunes, Mendes, Fernandes, Gonçalves, Álvares, Tavares, where the ending -esmeans (son of) these are names inherited from the father's given name that, many centuries ago, began to be used as surnames.

Another set of surnames are locative, supposed to describe the geographical origin of a person, like the name of a village, town, city, land, river.

Such surnames like Almeida or Andrade, Barros, Bastos, Castelo, Branco, Cintra (from Sintra), Faria, Lima (the name of a river, not meaning lime), Lisboa (Lisbon) etc. Souza (means from Latin saxa, a place with seixos, i.e. peddles, or the name of a Portuguese river), Siqueira or Sequeira (a non-irrigated land), Castro (castle or ruins of ancient buildings), Costa (coast of the sea).

uying a new phone this Year, let Teen Mind Suggest you the best place to buy your new phone, The Mobile Store.

Here are 10 Reasons why one should buy a phone from THE MOBILE STORE. 1) Mobile Store is a complete company store i.e. regarding any warranty and service you won’t face problems.

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The name Ferreira is a locative surname first used by people who lived in the many towns and villages named Ferreira, i.e. a place where one can find iron (ferro) ore.

Some more locative surnames, that were used originally to identify an ancestor who lived near or inside a plantation, an orchard names like Silva (a kind of berry bushes, also meaning woods), Silveira (a place covered with silvas), Correia (a place covered with corriolas or correas, a kind of plant).

Tree names are very common locative surnames - Carvalho (oak tree), Pereira (pear tree), Moreira (from amoreira, i.e. mulberry tree). These were not old Jewish-Portuguese surnames, although this myth is often repeated.Surnames with religious meanings are also common. It is possible that some of these originated from an ancestor who converted to Catholicism and intended or needed to demonstrate his new faith.

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The Mobile guide 6) The Mobile Store have stores in many cities and also in different state allover India. That means you can now purchase you phone from any part of India. Not only this but you can now claim you warranty in any city without you purchase bill. What matters is your phone and its IMEI no.

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Ingredients: Tiger prawns 250 gms (4 pcs) Spinach 50 gms Nutmeg 2 gms Garam masala 5 gms Red bell pepper 10 gms Onions 20 grms Tomatoes 5 gms Tomato paste 15 gms Oil 30 ml Cumin seeds 3 gms Garlic 3 gms Ginger 3 gms Turmeric powder 2 gms Salt 10 grms Red chilly pwd 10 gms Coriander pwd 15 gms Olive oil 10 ml Fennel seeds 5 gms Cream 5 ml Butter 5 gms

Method: �Clean and devein the prawns (tail on).marinate with salt, pepper, crushed roasted fennel seeds, lemon juice, fresh coriander, coriander powder and chopped ginger garlic. �Prepare spinach puree season with salt pepper, Garam masala, nutmeg powder finish with cream and keep aside. �Roast the red bell pepper in oven, remove the skin and seeds. Prepare a rouilie by blending together the pepper, garlic, chat masala and olive oil. �Heat up oil in a pan and cook the marinated prawns, add onion tomato masala, kadai masala and toss well until the mixture coats the prawns. �To plate –put a spoonful on spinach puree in the center on plate, arrange the prawns over it, drizzle the red pepper rouilie garnish with sprig of fresh coriander.

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Ingredients: Sprite (2ltr) Lemon (6 nos) Sugar Syrup (12 tbsp) Mint (2 handfulls) Method: Choose fresh mint leaves..remove the stem.

Crush it with a stone to a fine paste( do not use the mixer) Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the fine mint paste.

Add sugar syrup to the mixture..Take a big bowl and put the mixture in it with half a tray of ice. Add Sprite into the bowl.. Pour accordingly and garnish with a fresh slice of lemon and mint leaf.

Xtras: One of my bartender friend taught this to me...Serves 8 and proves to be a real de-stresser..You can have it anytime.Especially when ur really tired and need that special something to cool you off. And if your in a party drive then mix a bit of vodka.

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From the point of view of history and architecture, the wealth of these monuments can be discovered and rediscovered at each visit. Your visit to this fort therefore, is a must to find out that something for yourself.

name related to the date near when they were found or baptized. Even another possible source is when previous religious given names (expressing a special devotion by the parents or the god-parents, or the child's birth date) were adopted as family names. Religious surnames include Santana (Saint Ann), Santos (from 'Todos os Santos', i.e. from All Hallows or All Saints day) and Cruz (Cross, the most common surname among the Belmonte Jews). Some other old Christian Portuguese surnames are Costa, Fonseca, Dias, and Pinto.

In addition to these names other Portuguese names are also visible within the population: Baretto, Carnero, Lemos, Misquitta, Patrao, Vieira, Zuzarte, amongst others.

We the people of Vasai are indeed very privileged and have the opportunity of seeing for ourselves one of the rarestPortuguese forts in India. This is par excellence a unique fort. No other fort can be compared to this one, for it teaches you the Catholic Heritage enshrined in stone.

The Fort is also witness to all the tempest of the human spirit. These stone ruins show

us how empires rise and fall. Be it kingdoms or human beings, in both cases, history repeats itself; a real sermon in stones.

The Fort is the pride of Vasai and a magnet for visitors. The fort ruins, wear a different look in every season. During monsoon, once the trees have had a seasonal shower, the fort has a glamour of its own. As soon as the monsoons are over, the creepers and trees start flowering – the flora & fauna at this season enchant the visitor. In Summer, the colours of the variety of mangoes that hang from the trees and the clusters of dates glittering on innumerable date palms, captivate one’s attention. All this adds to the beauty and fascination of the fort.

Today, though officially a Archeologically Protected Monument since 1917, the fort is in a appalling condition, the Archeological survery of india has managed to destroy its inviolate character in one swoop. Many visitors to the fort feel the former structure looked better than the freshly smoothened walls of the forts. Restoration experts say

the physical damage wreaked upon the monument by the use of taboo materials like concrete and cement cannot be undone.

In effect, the souls of the 477 year old fort are buried for good.

Some local activists say that these ruins have the charm of historicity and they should be carefully consolidated with lime ‘surkhi’ and not modern building materials like cement. Thanks to the ASI, the fort has now got a facelift. They are in process of restoring 6 other shrines inside the fort, most of the work however is done. G S Narasimhan, Superintending Architect ASI (Mumbai) says Monuments at Vasai are important because they are the only Portuguese- related historical structures surviving in the Mumbai region.”

The Restoration of the Jesuit Church costs around 45 lakh rupees to the ASI. It is the only church where the ASI allows weekly mass and the annual feast of St. Gonsalo Garcia to be held. St. Gonsalo Garcia, the first Catholic saint of Indian Origin, lived in the fort and studied there.

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Jungle Chicken IngredientsFor Marinade: 1 whole chicken (big around 2kgs) Tandoori masala (as required for 2kgs) Ginger Garlic paste (around 100gms) Curd (200 gms) Cumin powder [jeera] (1 tsp) Garam masala (1 tsp) Butter (as per reqd for grilling) Chicken soup cubes ( 1 no) Maggi Sauce hot and sweet (2 tbsp)

For Stuffing: Onion (1 nos) tomato (1 nos) Mushroom (8nos) Green peas (handfull boiled) Chicken sausages/kheema/liver and geyser Croutons Bottle masala Chillies (1nos)

Method: Take a fork and poke the chicken so that when marinade is applied it enters the flesh.I suggest that you do not remove the skin of the chicken and ask the butcher to make a small hole while cleaning instead of the usual one, so that it helps u stitch the chicken while grilling it.

Once the chicken is pierced keep it aside.

In another small bowl mix tandoori masala (wet),ginger garlic paste, curd, cumin

powder, garam masala, and crush the chicken soup cube and mix it, also add maggi sauce to it. Do not add more orelse the marinade will become sweet. Apply this mixture to the chicken thoroughly and allow it to marinade for atleast 2 hours.Do not keep it in the fridge.

Get a frying pan and fill it generously with oil. Cut slice bread into square slices by cutting the borders and deep fry them.

Once that it done take another frying pan,use some oil from the fried croutons about a tbsp, fry the fine diced onion and allow it to fry. Once its golden brown add chillies,finely diced ginger and garlic, tomato, mushroom, boiled green peas chicken sausages/anything that you like.Hint it with a bit of bottle masala. Add the croutons into the mixture. Once the stuffing is done fill it into the chicken that was left

for marinading. Stitch it, you'd probably let the women do this!! :) Cook it on low fire , fire burnt with wood.. Ones that are lazy, give it in a bakery for roasting. Apply butter while grilling.

Xtras: Was inspired by my uncle..added a personal touch to it though.

Its a lovely reci pe when ur partying..believe me its li psmacking.. we call it the jungle chicken because we can make it anywhere in the open Just collect some sticks and twist and turn it untill it cooks to perfection.

Serves 6 while drinking, serves 4 normally..

This Goes awesomely great with the Cooler that i would suggest..

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aragliding is a new form of aviation sport, which offers perhaps the easiest and most exciting way for almost anyone to realize the age-old dream of personal flight.

One of the greatest appeals of paragliding is the elegant simplicity of the sport; right from the equi pment required to the technique involved. The basic skills are easy to learn. The equi pment is light in weight and relatively inexpensive compared to any other type of flying material. The entire system weights around 12 to 15 kg, fits in a bag, which can be carried in a backpack.

In the smooth, calm air of early morning or evening, a paraglider pilot can, with a few easy steps, launch himself from any convenient hill side or mountain top and glide smoothly and silently to a gentle landing hundreds or even thousands of feet below. In the more active air of midday, a paraglider pilot with more advanced skills and experience can launch into soaring conditions, where rising parcels of sun heated air can carry a paraglider and pilot aloft, sometime thousands of feet above the point of launch, and allow for sustained flight of up to several hours. At the right flying site in the right conditions, a pilot with the right skill and experience can even fly cross country, hopping from one thermal updraft to the next, and landing in some previously unknown location miles downwind of his original takeoff spot.

Paragliding comes as a gift, for those of us who have dreamed throughout our lifetimes of imitating the simple, unencumbered flights of the birds.

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WINCHING It is one of the most exiting courses, surely helps one to build a firm learning foundation in Paragliding. The students are carefully guided throughout the training session physically and mentally. To fly with the help of a winch the paraglider pilot is attached to a rope, wound to the winch drum at the other end on a plain ground. As the winch operator winds the rope in the drum, the pilot gets pulled with the paraglider, which inflates and starts rising with forward motion and takes off. After gaining the desired height, the winch operator cuts power. The paraglider pilot immediately releases the rope and gradually glides down to the landing area.

This is a preferred method of training as compared to directly launching from a hill.

It is advantageous because the student is progressively launched higher and higher, starting from lesser heights like 50 feet. The landing area is a plain ground, which is much safer, compared to the rough terrain of a foothill. The strain of climbing the hill a number of times is also eliminated. Since the physical effort is less, one could launch a number of times without getting exhausted. Three qualified and experienced paragliding instructors on the field control the entire operation.

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across. A skill to learn new things everyday.

An ability to analyse, write, speak and most importantly objectivity in the views.

You’ve got to understand what you are good at. Your hobbies can become your career. If you have a knack of travelling then travel journalism is what you must opt for. If you get some great comments on the pictures that you click, you can think about photography. If your status messages get more likes than anybody else then think about advertising. When your friend list is as long as the counting then public Relations is the field for you. And if you think you want to bring in the change and communicate with the masses on a bigger platform than films and television journalism or electronic media is an area you must explore.

So you are not wasting your time watching Television, reading newspapers or magazines or sitting on computer surfing facebook/twitter/myspace.

It’s a lot of hard work. No Sundays and no 9-5. It’s the job that demands and lets you command.

You can learn and polish your skills at various institutes for different medium of media.

For print media Indian Institue of Mass Communication (New Delhi), Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan (Mumbai) For advertising and public relationsat post graduation level : Mudra institute of Communications, Ahemadabad, Xavier’s Institute of Communication (Mumbai) For Mass Media and journalism at graduation level Indraprastha College, Delhi University, Indraprastha university (New Delhi) For film studies at post-graduation level: Film and Television Institute of India, (Pune) and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Kolkata).A.K.J Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (New Delhi) Media can bring in the change you want to see. It can become the voice for you, me and for a billion.

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Top 10 things Dads of Teens NEED to know!! here were times when all one associated one's father with, was a stern looking man with an invisible stick in hand.

During those days, children were afraid to talk to their fathers and readily did whatever he ordered, for they knew only one thing - you can't disobey your father. Still, there was that deep-rooted respect that guided them throughout one's life. Times have changed.

Today, dads are more indulgent. They don't expect their children to say, "Yes, father!" all the time. Today, they care for their children more than ever. They go out with them, play with them, pamper them and even change their diapers and cook their lunch whenever they get time. Yet, they haven't lost their position as the epitome of strength and respect in the household. Those times have changed but the love that one have for his/ her father in their heart haven't changed. Love for the father and a bit of fear and a feeling of need of that special person to guide our way through to our future. Here are some main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.

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Understand their important moments A recent study suggested that teens whose parents don't pay attention to the rites of passage in a teenager's life have behavior and relationshi p problems at a greater than expected rate. Learn about your teen's important moments and how to be there at the crossroads.

Teach them to manage money Also common among teenagers is a changing attitude about money. Many find jobs in their teen years, others are largely supported by their parents. But helping them learn to manage their money, including saving for college and other future needs, is something dads need to know.

Help your teens prepare for college Another intimidating time in the life of a father of teens is preparing financially for their college experience. Find out ways to pay for college, and some strategies for beginning to save now for those expensive years.

Y ou can be a star one-day or you can be a monster the next day! that’s the power of media. It has the ability to make you see the unreal. It is as harsh to act like a mirror at times! says Neeru Singh.

Become your teen's friend while still being a dad Granted, teens can have lots of friends, but they only have one dad and you can enhance your friendshi p with your teen by following some simple steps.

ut what is media?

Is it the Television soap that your mother is hooked on to? Or is it your father’s good old newspaper?

Maybe it’s the Internet where your brother spends the entire day.

Wait a minute; it’s not just that. What about the radio which your sister refuses to turn off at night?

You have been seeing it everywhere. Its presence is palpable.

It is considered the fourth pillar, on which the entire country stands after Parliament, Executive and Judiciary.

But what does media do?

Mass communication. The country of billion receives the information at the same time through different medium like newspapers, radio, television or internet with the help of media; and that is mass communication.Media not only distributes or passes the information but also serves the social responsibility of voicing the opinion of masses.

We are a young country. We need a young voice. A voice that represents new India. We have knowledge about everything. We have our own mind and we have a distinct voice.

We want to learn everything.

Gone are the days when one struck to a subject and was given a choice between Science, Commerce and Humanities.

Journalism and Mass communication is the new direction. If you think you are unconventional and you look beyond CH3COONa or Debit/credit. And if you find a newspaper headline more interesting than the net profit at the end of the balance sheet, then Journalism and Mass communication is what you should opt for.

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1 kings 6-10 Generations later, King Solomon built the first Temple according to the plans given by God. The technology that was to be used for building the Temple was provided by God Himself. God uses the technologies that develop with every passing generation, to preserve His Word and transmit this Word throughout the world.

The Bible has come a long way from the days in which it was first written on papyrus. The Bible is now widely available in thousands of languages in print and, increasingly, in electronic form as well.

It is amazing to note how the Word of God makes frequent metaphoric use of technology to describe something more spiritual: Winnowing out the wicked (Proverbs 20:23, Luke 3:17) Job says his days go past as fast as a weaver's shuttle (Job 7:6) God is a shield around us (Psalm 3:3) God's word is a lamp (Psalm 119:105) and sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) God as refiner (Isaiah 1:25, Isaiah 48:10, Malachi 3:2, Zechariah 13:9) The tongue is like a bow, shooting lies (Jeremiah 9:3, Jeremiah 9:8) Paul instructs us to put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6:13ff) Jesus also makes powerful metaphoric use of technology to draw his audience from something that they know well towards some new spiritual concept.

The kingdom of God is like a fishing net (Matthew 13:47) Don't hide a lamp under a bowl (Mark 4:21, Luke 8:16, Luke 11:33) Vineyards and wine-presses (e.g. Mark 12:1) We have now come to that fascinating era where modern technology has unlocked the mysteries of the Bible's sealed end-time prophecies. Dan. 12:4. "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased".

Earlier generations were unable to correctly interpret any of these prophecies. However, we now see that our generation is widely using vehicles on land, sea and air to move rapidly "to and fro", marking the fulfillment of the first sign to look for in determining "the time-of-the-end." The second sign-"and knowledge shall be increased" is fulfilled in the rapid increase in knowledge in every field. However, there is always the threat of technology taking the place of God, thereby increasing the possibilities for evil. It is therefore important that our every act of creativity brings honor to the greatness of God who created us from dust. Technology must never be allowed to distract us from our dependence on God. Therefore in all our works, we must ensure that God is glorified.

In this age of super computers, let us not forget that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world and all things are subject to Him, including technology.

Help them have good friends Success as a teenager is related in large measure to the quality of the friends they choose. Find out ways to encourage your teens to run with the right crowd, and what to do if they are hanging with the wrong friends.

Manage their cell phone use Many dads of teens have been burned with big cell phone bills or have otherwise had problems with cellular phones. Check out ideas from other dads on helping your teen manage and appropriately use cell phones, text messaging and more.

Teach him or her to drive Part of this infamous transition to adulthood is learning how to drive and the importance of personal responsibility on the road. Find out what other dads have done to get through this important rite of passage into responsible adulthood.

K now how important their friends are to them Part of the teenage experience is a greater level of independence,—this is as it should be as they transition into adulthood. Part of that transition is that friends take a preeminent role in their lives—often becoming more important than parents and family. Find out what friends mean to teenagers and how to understand and deal with this change in your family's life.

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"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."

- Sigmund Freud Make your home teen-friendly Remember when you were a kid? Some homes of your friends were more welcoming to you than the homes of others. If you want your home to be the place where your teens and his or her friends hang out, then follow some simple ideas of make your home more teen-friendly.

K now what your teens want you to know One of the characteristics of a teenager is to communicate long and loud with friends but only communicate in single syllables with parents. Learn from this article what teens wish their dads knew about them, their lives and the struggles of adolescent life.

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try out the mouth watering recipe from orn to be a chef, Diljoy Rebello was born and brought up in India. Where he began his culinary training at a very young age. By blending textures, tastes, colors and cultures, he creates irresistible dishes to satisfy his clientele, and has achieved many excellence awards one of which is a ‘Merit Award from Emirates Saloon Culinare, –Dubai’. He has worked for some of the finest kitchens in Dubai including Bistro Madeline, Slones Grosvenor House at West Marina Beach, Terra Firma Al Badia Golf club and Oberoi. He was a Sous

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Chef at Park Regis hotel, Dubai. Currently he owns his restaurant Food Paradise at Dubai.

Chef Diljoy, throws in a few unusual ingredients without overpowering the flavour of the sea food. So mix it up and see if the delicacy works big on the taste buds!

God Does Exist In The Technology World - Anne Serrao

Chef Diljoy Rebello

en. 2:15. ' The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it'.

Does God exist in this technology driven world? Surely He does. He has blessed us with the ability to think and reason. When God commanded Adam to till the land and keep it, He also provided him with the know-how of tilling the ground. As man began developing his farming skills, new techniques evolved, which helped him to adapt to natural environments.

Technology is constantly challenging traditional norms and influencing the values of a society. In fact, too often, new technology raises new ethical questions. The benefits of technology are all around us, from waking in the morning, to making a phone call, driving your car, or logging on to your computer.

Our God is in the business of creating. He is innovative and He does new things every day. He simply speaks things into existence!

All of creation glorifies His engineering skills, artistry and craftsmanshi p. Job 26: 7-10 says He stretches out His heavens

over empty space. He hangs the earth on nothing whatsoever. He holds the water in His thick clouds and the clouds don't even split under its weight. He covers His throne by spreading His cloud over it. He marks the horizon on the surface of the water at the boundary where light meets dark!

Now the Word of God says that we are created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:27–28). A significant aspect of being made in God's image is that we share His innovative nature.

God did not just zap the universe into completion with a snap of His fingers. Just as a craftsman labours at his work, God too laboured at creating the universe. He reflected on each new wonder day by day and concluded that it was good. When Jesus came to earth as 'man', He took on the occupation of a craftsman. Jesus is called a 'tekton', a Greek word that meant not merely a carpenter, but a designer, construction engineer, or architect.The word tekton has the same root as our word 'technology'. Jesus' skill as a craftsman reflected the creativity of his Heavenly

Father. This gift of craftsmanshi p or technology has also been gifted to us by God Himself.

We have progressed from the printing press to the internet. Mankind has reached the moon and peeped into the cosmos. We have even succeeded in deci phering the marvelous codes of the human genome.

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we see the evolution of technology through God's instructions to the people. Here are some examples: Gen. 6: 14 onwards God gave Noah detailed specifications on how to build the ark. Hence it is said that the ark made by the amateur shi p builder Noah sailed smoothly over the floods whereas the titanic which was built by the professionals, sank on its very first voyage.

Ex. 25:10 onwards When God brought the Israelite people out of Egypt to Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the commandment to build a tabernacle. God Himself gave Moses instructions about the pattern of the tabernacle and all the instruments that were to be used within 47

THINK GEEK IRIS 9000 VOICE CONTROL MODULE FOR IPHONE 4S ARRIVES The stream of accessories for the recently launched iPhone 4S seems to be never ending as a new one called the ThinkGeek Iris 9000 joins the line. Announced just recently, the device is basically a voice control module for the Apple handset which allows users to manage the smart voice assistant, Siri from across the room.

Users can activate Siri from up to 50 feet away by placing the iPhone 4S in the cradle of the Iris 9000 and employing the accompanying micro remote control. Users will have to tap the remote button once, wait for the Siri chime to start and then speak the command or question. The Iris 9000 comes incorporated with a mic that catches the users’ voices and the embedded speaker amplifies Siri’s spoken responses.

The latest iPhone 4S accessory can also be used for placing and receiving calls and operates like a standard speakerphone. The aluminum device features classic sci-fi styling and sports a glowing LED eye that

Epson Moverio BT-100 multimedia glasses The Epson Moverio BT-100 multimedia glasses which allow users to remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying content in total privacy in up for consideration. The small control unit by which the audio gear is managed, operates on Android 2.2 and is incorporated with an internal memory of 1GB. This Epson device lends support to Wi-Fi connectivity and comes with detachable headphones as well as a compact carrying case. The eyewear is accompanied by a 4GB SD card and its control unit lets users enjoy a wide collection of content from various websites including formats like MPEG 4 videos, files or applications and enables 3D viewing on the go. Valerie Riffaud-Cangelosi, senior business manager at Epson Europe, explained, “As a business, Epson is focused

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flickers in sync with Siri’s voice. It is powered by the integrated 120-240V AC adapter and is exclusively compatible with the iPhone 4S. The accessory that derives its name from the backward spelled ‘Siri’, gives users the luxury to sit anywhere and converse with the software without having to handle the smartphone and press buttons.

The Think Geek Iris 9000 voice control module for iPhone 4S will be available in spring of 2012 for a price of $59.99 (approx. Rs. 2,924).

The official ThinkGeek website currently shows the device to be out of stock , probably indicating that the company has stopped taking requests for it.

COOKING? A freewheeling chat with the top chef from Dubai, as he tell us more about his profession and what it takes to become a successful Chef.

Grilled fillet of hammour(fish) with tageaitelle, tomato and pepper coulis

Ingredients Fresh hammour (fish) 200 grms Tageaitelle pasta 50 grms Tomatoes 25 grms Red bell pepper 10 grms Shallots (onions) 10 grms Garlic 5 grms on innovation and identifying and catering for future technology trends – and we are particularly excited about the opportunities for bringing wearable see-through technology to market. This wearable content viewing device offers users the opportunity to watch content on the go, without being cut off from their surrounding environment.

The BT-100 is the first generation of this kind of innovative conceptual product that we are committed to developing further and delivering real customer value.”Featuring transparent lenses for see-through viewing,

the pocket sized control box that attaches to the eyewear comes equi pped with dedicated buttons for general functions and a touch-sensitive trackpad for easy usage.

Specially developed for frequent travelers on long journeys, the Moverio BT-100 features qHD display resolution which is said to be equal to a quarter of full HD and promises to deliver a rich, big-screen type viewing experience.

The Epson Moverio BT-100 price and availability details have not yet been declared.

Salt 3 grms Black pepper (crushed) 2 grms Fresh thyme 2 sprigs Lemon juice 5 ml Corn oil 5 ml Olive oil 5 ml Celery stick 7 grms

Method: Marinate the fish fillet with chopped garlic, salt, pepper, chopped thyme, lemon juice and olive oil. Boil the pasta in hot boiling water with a pinch of salt, boil until al Dante (half cooked) cool under cold running water (so that it does not overcook) and keep aside.

For Coulis: Marinate the bell pepper with olive oil and roast in the oven until brown and till the skin peels off. Chop and keep aside.

Preparation: In a pot sauté chopped onions and celery with olive oil until soft. Add in sum chopped garlic and fresh thyme, add diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers cook for 5 min until tomatoes are soft season and blend.

For Plating: Grill the fish over a hot grill or just pan cook 2min each side so that it

does not overcook and remains soft, blanch the pasta in hot water and toss in a pan with olive oil season. Curl the pasta over a plate, top with hot coulis and place the fish over garnish with thyme and serve hot.

Picture this. You’re working on a reci pe given above or created by a professional chef and you get half way through it and don’t understand what he/she means by a certain technique. Wouldn’t you love to be able to ask him/her a couple of questions?

You will get all your queries answered by one of my favourites, Chef Diljoy Rebello.

Please email us at: topteen@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you.

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accessible to everyone in a camera that’s small and powerful, but incredibly easy to use. Our goal is to forever change the way people take and experience pictures, and today marks our first major step.”

The camera claims to click ‘living pictures’ owing to its light field sensor that is said to capture 11 million light rays of data. The results that would be put online or shared across mobiles, tablets and other gadgets would allow viewers to interact and play around with the images, thus making them come alive. Its fast shutter speed with an f/2 lens would take care of capturing images in low light conditions. The Lytro light field camera is bundled with a desktop

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After the unforgettable Joojoo tablet episode, the Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone are here to prove that Fusion Garage has been busy conducting its operations under the name of TabCo. Powering both devices is the GridOS which was developed based on the Android Kernel. The OS comes with support to the thousands of applications available on the Android OS.

application to aid users in transferring images from the camera to the PC. The app is currently available only for Mac OS X, but a Windows version can be expected in 2012.

The gadget is available in 8GB and 16GB variants allowing users to store 350 and 750 images, respectively. The former comes di pped in graphite or an electric blue shade,

while latter would be obtained in a ‘red hot’ hue. The Lytro light field camera is available for order on the company’s official website and is expected to begin shi pping in early 2012. The 8GB one is tacked at $399 (approx. Rs. 20,000), while the 16GB variant has a price label of $499 (approx. Rs. 25,000).

Equi pped with the Nvidia Tegra 2 1.2GHz dual core processor and 512MB of RAM, the Grid 10 tablet is capable of HD video playback over the 10.1-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen with resolutions of 1366 x 768 pixels. Weighing around 690g, the slate comes with two loudspeakers at 0.5W each, a 3.5mm audio jack, a built-in microphone and 16GB of storage memory.

Additionally, the device is equi pped with a 1.3MP front-facing camera, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A-GPS, a docking port for HDMI, charging and USB

as well as a 5,800mAh battery for computing on the go. On the other side, the Grid 4 smartphone packs in a 4-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a MSM8255 processor, 512MB RAM and resolutions of 800 x 480 pixels. Bundled in with features such as, A-GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash and video capture at 720p, the handset appears to be just as interesting as other smartphones in the market. Furthermore, both devices come equi pped with in-built applications such as the Seamless Slate, Web Browser, Message Center, Video Gallery, Contacts, Photos, Maps, The Wheel, Beat and Music gallery.

The Fusion Garage Grid 10 tablet is up for purchase on the company’s website. Also, the slate is available in Wi-Fi + 3G and Wi-Fi only models which come with price tags of $599 and $499, respectively. Pricing information for the Grid 4 handset is currently not disclosed by the company.

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SONY DASH INFORMATION ALARM CLOCK Sony recently released two models of its new Dash Information Alarm Clocks namely, HID-B7 and B70. These clocks come integrated with Internet browsers and deliver real-time information.

The Sony alarm clocks claim to provide improved real-time, customizable information to any room in the house. Featuring seven-inch LCD color touchscreens, they offer easy access to news, alarms, weather, Internet radio, pictures, etc.

Offering full alarm functionality, the clocks enable users to access more than 1,000 free apps, including Facebook, news, sports, webcams, among others. They can also playback Internet radio like Pandora and shout cast through the built-in speaker or the headphone/audio output with ease. Furthermore, the new models present users with well known photo sharing services such as Flickr, Photobucket and Sony’s Personal Space application.The HID-B70 The HID-B70 Dash model comes integrated with a lithium ion battery and is said to be quite portable which makes it easy for users to carry from anywhere.

LYTRO LIGHT FIELD CAMERA TO SNAP UP 'LIVING PICTURES' The month of June saw word about the Lytro light field camera doing the rounds and it has now been revealed for those users who like to go clickety-click at every opportunity they get. Every photographer experiences moments where they have shot a good picture but realized that the focus Jan-Mar 2012

Companies that

Started in Garages

When I was growing up, my dad and I used the garage to build step stools, hot plates, and derby cars. As it turns out, a garage is also a great place to start a company. To better understand how to build a world fa mous company, you need to dive into how other entrepreneurs have created theirs. Here are ten of the world’s most gigantic businesses that started in garages.

in black. The Sony Dash HID-B7 and B70 Information Alarm Clocks are currently available for pre-order online at sony.com/dash and will officially retail from

wasn’t set right. The technology brought in

by Lytro allows users to refocus an image even after it has been clicked.

The Lytro Light Field camera has 8x optical zoom and a lens that features a constant f/2 aperture. It is actually a sleek little camera that weighs less than 8 ounces and sports an aluminum body featuring only two buttons. The kaleidoscope-like design is

MAGLITE In 1950, Tony Maglica moved from his war-torn home of Croatia back to America.

Knowing very little English, he settled in Los Angeles and took jobs wherever he could find them. In 1955, after saving $125, Tony put a down-payment on his first lathe. Then he started working out of a Los Angeles area garage to manufacture precision parts.

He incorporated Mag Instrument in 1974 and released their first flashlight in 1979.Today, Maglite is the standard issue flashlight for all police officers in the US. Address: Somewhere in Los Angeles, California

October through authorized retail stores nationwide. While the former comes for a price of $129.95 (approx. Rs. 6,211), the latter is priced at $169.95 (approx. Rs. 8,124).

DISNEY About 45 minutes down the road from Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA, there’s a house in Los Angeles where The Walt Disney Company got its start. In 1923, the house belonged to Walt Disney’s uncle, Robert Disney. Walt and his brother Roy moved in with their uncle and set up “The First Disney Studio” in the one-car garage out back. There they started filming the Alice Comedies which was part of the original Alice’s Wonderland.Today, Disney is the highest-grossing media conglomerate in the world.Address: 4651 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, California

fitted with a lens on one end, while the other side incorporates an intuitive glass touchscreen. Photographers can view images from here and even refocus directly on the device.

Light field photography was once only possible with 100 cameras tethered to a supercomputer in a lab,” shares Lytro CEO and Founder Dr. Ren Ng. “Today it’s January 2012

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HEWLETT-PACKARD In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard founded HP in Packard’s garage with an initial investment of $538. Their first product was an audio oscillator and one of their first customers was Walt Disney, who purchased eight oscillators to develop the sound system for the movie Fantasia. The HP Garage in Palo Alto is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and HP is now one of the largest companies in the world.

Address: 367 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, California YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY In 1969, at 16 years old, Michael Kittredge made his scented candle in his garage out of melted crayons as a gift for his mother.

The neighbours took notice and expressed interest in buying Kittredge’s candles, so he started mass-producing them. Four years later, Kittredge outgrew the garage so he moved the Yankee Candle Company to an old mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Today it’s the largest manufacturer of scented candles in the US. Address: Somewhere in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

AMAZON Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com in 1994 as an online bookstore. At the time, it was completely run out of his garage in Bellevue, Washington. He sold his first book in July 1995 and issued his IPO two years later in 1997. Today it’s the world’s largest online retailer. Address: 10704 NE 28th, Bellevue, Washington

HARLEY DAVIDSON In 1901, 21-year-old William S. Harley drew up plans to create a small engine to power a bicycle. Over the next two years, Harley and his childhood friend, Arthur Davidson, built their motor-bicycle out of their friend’s 10 by 15-foot wooden shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the equivalent of a garage because they didn’t have cars. They officially founded Harley-Davidson in 1903 and today it’s the most well-known motorcycle brand in the world. Address: Somewhere in northern Milwaukee, Wisconsin

chocolate There are numerous articles online, claiming that chocolate helps to improve our mood.

As much as I would like this to be true, I have to be honest with you – the results of a vast amount of research suggest that the mood improvement effects caused by eating chocolate are very short-lived (not more than 3 minutes). And when it is consumed to alleviate stress, depression or boredom, the temporary relief is soon followed by a mood drop. Oh well… For a sweet-tooth like me, chocolate will still remain a virtual mood booster, as just thinking about something chocolaty lightens up my spirits. broccoli If you find yourself susceptible to bad moods and crankiness, then it may be because you are not eating enough foods that contain folic acid. In addition to battling against cancer and heart disease, folic acid is also very helpful for lowering stress levels and preventing irritability. Still unconvinced? What if I told you told that folic acid deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency in the world? It kind of makes you wonder about how many arguments could have been avoided if we had just eaten more broccoli?

Other foods rich in folic acid include asparagus, avocado, chickpeas and oranges. sweet potatoes Scientists believe that high-fiber, carbohydrate-rich foods have the ability to slow down the absorption of sugar in your blood and therefore, keep energy levels stable throughout the day and lessen mood swings. Baked sweet potatoes are a great example of comfort food that is both delicious and healthy.

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whole grains The reason why so many of us crave potato chi ps or cup cakes whenever we feel stressed out is because they contain carbs that help us to absorb Tryptophan (the amino acid that triggers the manufacture of serotonin). The problem is that not all carbohydrates are the same. Simple carbs contained in cakes, pies, crackers and other snack-junk food provoke big spikes in insulin production, quickly turning the feel-good vibes into even more grumpiness and irritation. If you want to keep your optimism and energy over a long period of time while coping with stress better, you need to incorporate more complex carbs in your diet like whole-wheat grains and beans. So no chocolate chi p cookies and French fries! spinach As children we used to watch “Popeye the Sailor Man” eating spinach and recharging his superhuman strength. Nowadays there is plenty of scientific basis to consider spinach a power food. Filled with nutrients and minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium it helps to regain a positive outlook on life, fight the feeling of fatigue and decrease levels of stress and anxiety. Not bad for a little vegetable, don’t you think? Incorporating these ten mood boosters into your diet will improve not only your outlook, but also your energy and your figure. If you want to learn more about food that gives you energy, create your own personal feel-good 12 week meal plan and lose unwanted extra pounds make sure to check this Eating for Energy book written by Yuri Elkaim.

In the meantime eat up and lighten up!

Source: www.arinanikitina.com

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We view food as a source of energy, and sometimes what we eat tastes particularly delicious & is a source of guilty pleasure. But we rarely see a connection between the food we eat and the mood we are in throughout the day. et if you think about it whenever we feel bored, sad, heartbroken or stressed out we automatically head to the kitchen in search of a tub of ice-cream or a bag of potato chi ps, instead of turning for comfort to foods that can actually help to boost our mood, improve our motivation and noticeably increase our energy (and I am not talking about coffee or ‘Red Bull’ here).

If lately you have been a little cranky, spacey and quick to snap at friends, co-workers and your family members, a better eating plan may be just the thing you need to restore balance in your personal and professional life. blueberries For those of us, who are accustomed to associating healthy foods with spinach and kale and unhealthy ones with yummy ice-cream and cup cakes, blueberries come as a pleasant surprise. After all it is not every day that you find something that is delicious, low-calorie and beneficial at the same time!

Besides lifting your mood, blueberries contain antioxidants and vitamins that are known to preserve vision, promote brain health and even prevent some types of cancer.

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BANANAS with so many exotic fruits on the market, good ol’d bananas are often overlooked and undervalued. However, by all definitions a banana is one of the super fruits that can help you cope with stress, feel happier and noticeably improve your mood. Bananas and the potassium they contain not only keep blood pressure in check, but also help to improve memory and brain power. So instead of grabbing a chocolate chi p cookie to relax, savor the deliciousness of golden bananas. black and green tea Who would guess that the old English tradition of having five oʼclock tea is so beneficial? A substance contained in black and green tea, called Theanine has a tranquilizing effect on the brain helping us to reduce mental and physical stress, improve cognition skills and lift our spirits (by triggering production of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine).

Therefore, the next time you need an energy and positivity boost, instead of ordering a double shot of espresso, go for a cup of fragrant green tea concoction!

APPLE In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, ages 21 and 26 respectively, started Apple Computers by selling 50 units of Wozniak’s Apple I Computer at $500 a piece to a local retailer. Jobs took the purchase order to a parts distributor and ordered the parts.

Steves” and their small team hand-built 50 computers in 30 days from a garage in Cupertino, CA. Today, Apple is the most valuable technology company in the world.

Address: 2066 Crist Dr, Los Altos, California

MATTEL Harold Matt” Matson and Elliot Handler founded Mattel out of a garage in Southern California as picture frame company in 1945. To get the most out of their materials, they started using picture frame scrapes to create dollhouses. Soon their dollhouses were selling better than their picture frames so they turned their emphasis to toys. Today Mattel, Inc. is the highest-grossing toy company in the world.

Address: Somewhere in Southern California

GOOGLE As Stanford Graduate students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin started what’s now known as Google from Susan Wojcicki’s garage in September 1998. Soon the project was interfering with their schoolwork, so they tried to sell it to Excite for $1 million.

Excite rejected the offer and now Google is the most trafficked site in the world.

Address: 232 Santa Margarita Ave, Menlo Park, California

LOTUS CARS In 1948, at the age of 20, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman started Lotus Cars by building the first Lotus racing car in stables behind The Railway Hotel in Hornsey, North London. Chapman used a 1930s Austin Seven and a power drill to build the Lotus Mark I. Today Lotus Cars is one of the premier racing car manufacturers in the world. Address: 472 Hornsey Rd, London N19 4EF, United Kingdom

WHATS THE POINT? Everything starts as nothing.

It’s easy to look at the world’s largest companies and think, “I could never start something like that.” And you’ would be right. Most of these companies took decades to get where they are today.

They didn’t start by trying to create Amazon Apple, and Google. They started by creating an online bookstore, a computer, and a search algorithm.

Whether it’s a garage, a basement, or a dorm room, every business has humble beginnings. It’s not about where you start.

It’s where you end up.

Post written by Retireat21 writer, Nick Tart.,

walnuts There is no better way to feed your inner Einstein than popping a few Walnuts in your mouth. Besides their wrinkled, brain-like appearance (which makes them fit the descri ption of “brain food” perfectly) they are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, known for their mood-lifting qualities.

Other foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids include flax seeds, salmon, tuna and leafy green veggies. milk Have you ever heard the word tryptophan?

This is an amino acid responsible for making us feel sleepy after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Now we can not always cook turkey or a chicken breast to relax after a long hard day at work, but we can always grab a glass of warm milk, add some spices like nutmeg and cloves to it and feel peace and tranquility wash through our body.

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Tom Binns Fauve hand-painted Swarovski crystal drop earrings

Oscar de la Renta Cowl-neck wool-crepe dress Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Polka-dot cotton-voile shirt

Rag & bone Pointy studded suede belt

Sass & bide Unbroken Promise cropped cotton Battenburg lace top

Al Ain Paradise

Bottega Veneta Modal and cashmere-blend scarf

United Arab Emirates

The First Park in Guinness World Record by The Largest Number of Hanging Flower Baskets.

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Stella McCartney Python-print cashmere, silk and wool-blend scarf

Maje Kumy nappa leather clutch

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Lulu Frost Brass teardrop bracelet

Isharya Polki Cascade 18-karat gold-plated enamel earrings

Isharya Set of six brassplated bangles

Tom Binns Fauve hand-painted Swarovski crystal necklace

DKNY Leather shoulder bag

Bottega Veneta Belted striped silk dress

The Z esty orange collection is seriously fresh.

Wear with tonal shades for a high voltage wardrobe update!

The garden had set the Guinness World Records achievement last year with 2,426 hanging baskets. This year however, Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture (the company responsible for the garden), had decided to expand the garden to make it even more impressive, and hopefully to break their own record.

The general Manager of Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture Est., Abdelnasser Rahhal, announced that the company will organize a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest number of hanging flower baskets on Monday February 28, 2011 in AL-Ain city, United Arab Emirates.

Celebrating the start of spring season in the United Arab Emirates, the organizers planned to unveil a breath-taking flower garden, AL-Ain Paradise,” with thousands of flower baskets in the middle of the desert.

Rahhal said,“We are very excited to take on this record challenge and share our beautiful landscaping designs with the world,– hopefully people will visit us and enjoy the view.”

Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture Est. will rely on Vertical Landscaping Technologies to create the stunning 2,968 flower baskets, securing a new Guinness World Records achievement.

On Monday 28 February 2011 Jack Brockbank attended the opening ceremony of ‘Al Ain Paradise’, a stunningly beautiful display of hanging flower baskets right on the edge of the desert. Al Ain is known as the 'Oasis' or 'Garden city' of the Emirates, but this garden stood alone in its impressiveness.

The purpose of Jack’s visit was to verify on behalf of The Guinness World Records, that Al Ain Paradise was the world's largest display of hanging baskets.

The garden had set the Guinness World Records achievement last year when he personally counted 2,426 hanging baskets.

This year however, Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture (the company responsible for the garden), had decided to expand the garden to make it even more impressive, and hopefully to break their own record.

On Jack’s arrival he was presented with the plan of the garden and went straight to work.

It is no mean feat counting so many hanging baskets, so he took his time as he followed the plan, ushered around the garden by Mr Abdel Nasser, Managing Director of Akar.

When they were satisfied that the final number was correct, they returned to the office to prepare for the arrival of Sheikh Tahnoon, ruler of Al Ain, who was coming to officially open the garden at sundown.

At around 5 pm Jack took his seat near the stage, set up in the heart of the garden, and awaited the Sheikh’s arrival. Sheikh Tahnoon soon arrived with a large procession of family, dignitaries and security, and Jack took to the stage to give the presentation with the final results. he had counted an impressive 2,968 hanging baskets, securing a new Guinness World Records achievement and presented the official Guinness World Records certificate to Sheikh Tahnoon, in whose honour the garden was created, and the celebrations began.

availabe at net-a-porter.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic block-heel suede platform pumps

Jan-Mar 2012

Chloé Marcie Small textured-leather satchel

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ienna is often said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to one of the world's greatest interpreters of dreams, Professor Sigmund Freud. The city is well known for playing an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century.

The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

This city rates highly in popular opinion-based journalistic rankings from magazines such as the Economist Intelligence Unit, whom rated it the second best city in which to live according to their Global Livability Survey in 2011 as well as Monocle, where it is rated 8th among the "Top 25 Livable Cities" in 2010. In each single year since 2005 so far, Vienna has been the world's number one destination of international congresses and conventions, thus contributing to attracting at about five million tourists a year which makes up a record of roughly three tourists per city inhabitant.

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Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321.

Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 5th fastest car in the world. It promises to deliver a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000.

The first true American production certified supercar, this cowboy is also rank 3rd for the fastest car in the world.

It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. If you are a true American patriot, you can be proud to show off this car.

Religion Vienna is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna; Many Roman Catholic churches in central Vienna feature performances of religious or other music, including masses sung to classical music and organ. Some of Vienna's most significant historical buildings are Roman Catholic churches, including the Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), the Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church) and the Votivkirche.

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Porsche Carrera GT $440,000 A supercar with dynamic stability control and a top speed of 205 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The Porsche Carrera GT applies the absolute calibers of a true racing car to offer an unprecedented driving feeling on the road.

Above : Austrian museu m of applied art Right : In Viennas central park, a statue honors Austrian composer Johann Strauss the younger, known as the "Waltz King."

Left : Karlskirche Frescoes (Vibrant frescoes of saints and angels decorate the vaulted interior dome of Vienna’s Karlskirche, St. Charles’s Church).

Culture Music, theatre and opera Music is one of Vienna's legacies. Musical prodigies like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Gustav Mahler and Joseph Haydn have worked and the Classical style was born here under the influence of Johann Joseph Fux, the oldest teacher (sometimes regarded as inventor) of counterpoint.

Many concert venues offer concerts aimed at tourists, featuring popular highlights of Viennese music (particularly the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss).

Jan-Mar 2012

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SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400.

Don't let the price tag fool you, the 6th most expensive car is actually the 2nd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost nearly half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car.

It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.

Debutante Ball Long gowns and tuxedos take to the floor during the debutante ball at the Hofburg Palace, one of the many gala events that take place during Vienna’s Ball Season.

Vienna Balls Vienna is the last great capital of the nineteenth century ball. There are over 200 significant balls per year, some featuring as many as nine live orchestras. Balls are held in the many beautiful palaces in Vienna, with the princi pal venue being the Hofburg Palace at Heldenplatz.

Hundertwasser Haus In contrast to Vienna’s archetypal baroque architecture, Hundertwasser Haus (completed in 1985 and home to about 200 tenants) incorporates mosaics, onion domes, and living trees into its design.

Jan-Mar 2012

Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000.

The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the second on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

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Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster $495,000.

A GT supercar, the SLR McLaren is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world with a top speed of 206 mph+ and reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It is a luxurious convertible with a really powerful engine, which results in outstanding performances and style.

McLaren F1 $970,000.

In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

Even as of today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and it outperformed many other supercars.

K unsthistorisches Museu m Vienna’s K unsthistorisches Museu m displays masterpieces, including Antwerp painter Abraha m Janssens’s "Venus and Adonis".

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Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000.

This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today.

It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car when tested again on July 10, 2010 with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph. When competing against the Bugatti Veyron, you better be prepared!

World's Most Expensive Cars

Which is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you have the money and the opportunity, you will definitely spend a small fraction of it to place a few of these supercars in your garage. Here are the 10 most expensive production cars on the market.

Koenigsegg CCX $545,568 Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg is not giving up and will continue to try and produce the fastest car.

Good luck with that!

Ferrari Enzo $670,000.

The most known supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

Jan-Mar 2012

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Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000.

This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today.

It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car when tested again on July 10, 2010 with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph. When competing against the Bugatti Veyron, you better be prepared!

World's Most Expensive Cars

Which is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you have the money and the opportunity, you will definitely spend a small fraction of it to place a few of these supercars in your garage. Here are the 10 most expensive production cars on the market.

Koenigsegg CCX $545,568 Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg is not giving up and will continue to try and produce the fastest car.

Good luck with that!

Ferrari Enzo $670,000.

The most known supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

Jan-Mar 2012

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Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster $495,000.

A GT supercar, the SLR McLaren is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world with a top speed of 206 mph+ and reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It is a luxurious convertible with a really powerful engine, which results in outstanding performances and style.

McLaren F1 $970,000.

In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

Even as of today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and it outperformed many other supercars.

K unsthistorisches Museu m Vienna’s K unsthistorisches Museu m displays masterpieces, including Antwerp painter Abraha m Janssens’s "Venus and Adonis".

Jan-Mar 2012

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SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400.

Don't let the price tag fool you, the 6th most expensive car is actually the 2nd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost nearly half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car.

It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.

Debutante Ball Long gowns and tuxedos take to the floor during the debutante ball at the Hofburg Palace, one of the many gala events that take place during Vienna’s Ball Season.

Vienna Balls Vienna is the last great capital of the nineteenth century ball. There are over 200 significant balls per year, some featuring as many as nine live orchestras. Balls are held in the many beautiful palaces in Vienna, with the princi pal venue being the Hofburg Palace at Heldenplatz.

Hundertwasser Haus In contrast to Vienna’s archetypal baroque architecture, Hundertwasser Haus (completed in 1985 and home to about 200 tenants) incorporates mosaics, onion domes, and living trees into its design.

Jan-Mar 2012

Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000.

The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the second on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

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Porsche Carrera GT $440,000 A supercar with dynamic stability control and a top speed of 205 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The Porsche Carrera GT applies the absolute calibers of a true racing car to offer an unprecedented driving feeling on the road.

Above : Austrian museu m of applied art Right : In Viennas central park, a statue honors Austrian composer Johann Strauss the younger, known as the "Waltz King."

Left : Karlskirche Frescoes (Vibrant frescoes of saints and angels decorate the vaulted interior dome of Vienna’s Karlskirche, St. Charles’s Church).

Culture Music, theatre and opera Music is one of Vienna's legacies. Musical prodigies like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Gustav Mahler and Joseph Haydn have worked and the Classical style was born here under the influence of Johann Joseph Fux, the oldest teacher (sometimes regarded as inventor) of counterpoint.

Many concert venues offer concerts aimed at tourists, featuring popular highlights of Viennese music (particularly the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss).

Jan-Mar 2012

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Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321.

Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 5th fastest car in the world. It promises to deliver a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000.

The first true American production certified supercar, this cowboy is also rank 3rd for the fastest car in the world.

It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. If you are a true American patriot, you can be proud to show off this car.

Religion Vienna is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna; Many Roman Catholic churches in central Vienna feature performances of religious or other music, including masses sung to classical music and organ. Some of Vienna's most significant historical buildings are Roman Catholic churches, including the Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), the Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church) and the Votivkirche.

Jan-Mar 2012

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ienna is often said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to one of the world's greatest interpreters of dreams, Professor Sigmund Freud. The city is well known for playing an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century.

The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

This city rates highly in popular opinion-based journalistic rankings from magazines such as the Economist Intelligence Unit, whom rated it the second best city in which to live according to their Global Livability Survey in 2011 as well as Monocle, where it is rated 8th among the "Top 25 Livable Cities" in 2010. In each single year since 2005 so far, Vienna has been the world's number one destination of international congresses and conventions, thus contributing to attracting at about five million tourists a year which makes up a record of roughly three tourists per city inhabitant.

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Lulu Frost Brass teardrop bracelet

Isharya Polki Cascade 18-karat gold-plated enamel earrings

Isharya Set of six brassplated bangles

Tom Binns Fauve hand-painted Swarovski crystal necklace

DKNY Leather shoulder bag

Bottega Veneta Belted striped silk dress

The Z esty orange collection is seriously fresh.

Wear with tonal shades for a high voltage wardrobe update!

The garden had set the Guinness World Records achievement last year with 2,426 hanging baskets. This year however, Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture (the company responsible for the garden), had decided to expand the garden to make it even more impressive, and hopefully to break their own record.

The general Manager of Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture Est., Abdelnasser Rahhal, announced that the company will organize a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest number of hanging flower baskets on Monday February 28, 2011 in AL-Ain city, United Arab Emirates.

Celebrating the start of spring season in the United Arab Emirates, the organizers planned to unveil a breath-taking flower garden, AL-Ain Paradise,” with thousands of flower baskets in the middle of the desert.

Rahhal said,“We are very excited to take on this record challenge and share our beautiful landscaping designs with the world,– hopefully people will visit us and enjoy the view.”

Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture Est. will rely on Vertical Landscaping Technologies to create the stunning 2,968 flower baskets, securing a new Guinness World Records achievement.

On Monday 28 February 2011 Jack Brockbank attended the opening ceremony of ‘Al Ain Paradise’, a stunningly beautiful display of hanging flower baskets right on the edge of the desert. Al Ain is known as the 'Oasis' or 'Garden city' of the Emirates, but this garden stood alone in its impressiveness.

The purpose of Jack’s visit was to verify on behalf of The Guinness World Records, that Al Ain Paradise was the world's largest display of hanging baskets.

The garden had set the Guinness World Records achievement last year when he personally counted 2,426 hanging baskets.

This year however, Akar Landscaping Services and Agriculture (the company responsible for the garden), had decided to expand the garden to make it even more impressive, and hopefully to break their own record.

On Jack’s arrival he was presented with the plan of the garden and went straight to work.

It is no mean feat counting so many hanging baskets, so he took his time as he followed the plan, ushered around the garden by Mr Abdel Nasser, Managing Director of Akar.

When they were satisfied that the final number was correct, they returned to the office to prepare for the arrival of Sheikh Tahnoon, ruler of Al Ain, who was coming to officially open the garden at sundown.

At around 5 pm Jack took his seat near the stage, set up in the heart of the garden, and awaited the Sheikh’s arrival. Sheikh Tahnoon soon arrived with a large procession of family, dignitaries and security, and Jack took to the stage to give the presentation with the final results. he had counted an impressive 2,968 hanging baskets, securing a new Guinness World Records achievement and presented the official Guinness World Records certificate to Sheikh Tahnoon, in whose honour the garden was created, and the celebrations began.

availabe at net-a-porter.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic block-heel suede platform pumps

Jan-Mar 2012

Chloé Marcie Small textured-leather satchel

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Tom Binns Fauve hand-painted Swarovski crystal drop earrings

Oscar de la Renta Cowl-neck wool-crepe dress Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Polka-dot cotton-voile shirt

Rag & bone Pointy studded suede belt

Sass & bide Unbroken Promise cropped cotton Battenburg lace top

Al Ain Paradise

Bottega Veneta Modal and cashmere-blend scarf

United Arab Emirates

The First Park in Guinness World Record by The Largest Number of Hanging Flower Baskets.

Jan-Mar 2012

Stella McCartney Python-print cashmere, silk and wool-blend scarf

Maje Kumy nappa leather clutch

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We view food as a source of energy, and sometimes what we eat tastes particularly delicious & is a source of guilty pleasure. But we rarely see a connection between the food we eat and the mood we are in throughout the day. et if you think about it whenever we feel bored, sad, heartbroken or stressed out we automatically head to the kitchen in search of a tub of ice-cream or a bag of potato chi ps, instead of turning for comfort to foods that can actually help to boost our mood, improve our motivation and noticeably increase our energy (and I am not talking about coffee or ‘Red Bull’ here).

If lately you have been a little cranky, spacey and quick to snap at friends, co-workers and your family members, a better eating plan may be just the thing you need to restore balance in your personal and professional life. blueberries For those of us, who are accustomed to associating healthy foods with spinach and kale and unhealthy ones with yummy ice-cream and cup cakes, blueberries come as a pleasant surprise. After all it is not every day that you find something that is delicious, low-calorie and beneficial at the same time!

Besides lifting your mood, blueberries contain antioxidants and vitamins that are known to preserve vision, promote brain health and even prevent some types of cancer.

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BANANAS with so many exotic fruits on the market, good ol’d bananas are often overlooked and undervalued. However, by all definitions a banana is one of the super fruits that can help you cope with stress, feel happier and noticeably improve your mood. Bananas and the potassium they contain not only keep blood pressure in check, but also help to improve memory and brain power. So instead of grabbing a chocolate chi p cookie to relax, savor the deliciousness of golden bananas. black and green tea Who would guess that the old English tradition of having five oʼclock tea is so beneficial? A substance contained in black and green tea, called Theanine has a tranquilizing effect on the brain helping us to reduce mental and physical stress, improve cognition skills and lift our spirits (by triggering production of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine).

Therefore, the next time you need an energy and positivity boost, instead of ordering a double shot of espresso, go for a cup of fragrant green tea concoction!

APPLE In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, ages 21 and 26 respectively, started Apple Computers by selling 50 units of Wozniak’s Apple I Computer at $500 a piece to a local retailer. Jobs took the purchase order to a parts distributor and ordered the parts.

Steves” and their small team hand-built 50 computers in 30 days from a garage in Cupertino, CA. Today, Apple is the most valuable technology company in the world.

Address: 2066 Crist Dr, Los Altos, California

MATTEL Harold Matt” Matson and Elliot Handler founded Mattel out of a garage in Southern California as picture frame company in 1945. To get the most out of their materials, they started using picture frame scrapes to create dollhouses. Soon their dollhouses were selling better than their picture frames so they turned their emphasis to toys. Today Mattel, Inc. is the highest-grossing toy company in the world.

Address: Somewhere in Southern California

GOOGLE As Stanford Graduate students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin started what’s now known as Google from Susan Wojcicki’s garage in September 1998. Soon the project was interfering with their schoolwork, so they tried to sell it to Excite for $1 million.

Excite rejected the offer and now Google is the most trafficked site in the world.

Address: 232 Santa Margarita Ave, Menlo Park, California

LOTUS CARS In 1948, at the age of 20, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman started Lotus Cars by building the first Lotus racing car in stables behind The Railway Hotel in Hornsey, North London. Chapman used a 1930s Austin Seven and a power drill to build the Lotus Mark I. Today Lotus Cars is one of the premier racing car manufacturers in the world. Address: 472 Hornsey Rd, London N19 4EF, United Kingdom

WHATS THE POINT? Everything starts as nothing.

It’s easy to look at the world’s largest companies and think, “I could never start something like that.” And you’ would be right. Most of these companies took decades to get where they are today.

They didn’t start by trying to create Amazon Apple, and Google. They started by creating an online bookstore, a computer, and a search algorithm.

Whether it’s a garage, a basement, or a dorm room, every business has humble beginnings. It’s not about where you start.

It’s where you end up.

Post written by Retireat21 writer, Nick Tart.,

walnuts There is no better way to feed your inner Einstein than popping a few Walnuts in your mouth. Besides their wrinkled, brain-like appearance (which makes them fit the descri ption of “brain food” perfectly) they are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, known for their mood-lifting qualities.

Other foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids include flax seeds, salmon, tuna and leafy green veggies. milk Have you ever heard the word tryptophan?

This is an amino acid responsible for making us feel sleepy after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Now we can not always cook turkey or a chicken breast to relax after a long hard day at work, but we can always grab a glass of warm milk, add some spices like nutmeg and cloves to it and feel peace and tranquility wash through our body.

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HEWLETT-PACKARD In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard founded HP in Packard’s garage with an initial investment of $538. Their first product was an audio oscillator and one of their first customers was Walt Disney, who purchased eight oscillators to develop the sound system for the movie Fantasia. The HP Garage in Palo Alto is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and HP is now one of the largest companies in the world.

Address: 367 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, California YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY In 1969, at 16 years old, Michael Kittredge made his scented candle in his garage out of melted crayons as a gift for his mother.

The neighbours took notice and expressed interest in buying Kittredge’s candles, so he started mass-producing them. Four years later, Kittredge outgrew the garage so he moved the Yankee Candle Company to an old mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Today it’s the largest manufacturer of scented candles in the US. Address: Somewhere in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

AMAZON Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com in 1994 as an online bookstore. At the time, it was completely run out of his garage in Bellevue, Washington. He sold his first book in July 1995 and issued his IPO two years later in 1997. Today it’s the world’s largest online retailer. Address: 10704 NE 28th, Bellevue, Washington

HARLEY DAVIDSON In 1901, 21-year-old William S. Harley drew up plans to create a small engine to power a bicycle. Over the next two years, Harley and his childhood friend, Arthur Davidson, built their motor-bicycle out of their friend’s 10 by 15-foot wooden shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the equivalent of a garage because they didn’t have cars. They officially founded Harley-Davidson in 1903 and today it’s the most well-known motorcycle brand in the world. Address: Somewhere in northern Milwaukee, Wisconsin

chocolate There are numerous articles online, claiming that chocolate helps to improve our mood.

As much as I would like this to be true, I have to be honest with you – the results of a vast amount of research suggest that the mood improvement effects caused by eating chocolate are very short-lived (not more than 3 minutes). And when it is consumed to alleviate stress, depression or boredom, the temporary relief is soon followed by a mood drop. Oh well… For a sweet-tooth like me, chocolate will still remain a virtual mood booster, as just thinking about something chocolaty lightens up my spirits. broccoli If you find yourself susceptible to bad moods and crankiness, then it may be because you are not eating enough foods that contain folic acid. In addition to battling against cancer and heart disease, folic acid is also very helpful for lowering stress levels and preventing irritability. Still unconvinced? What if I told you told that folic acid deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency in the world? It kind of makes you wonder about how many arguments could have been avoided if we had just eaten more broccoli?

Other foods rich in folic acid include asparagus, avocado, chickpeas and oranges. sweet potatoes Scientists believe that high-fiber, carbohydrate-rich foods have the ability to slow down the absorption of sugar in your blood and therefore, keep energy levels stable throughout the day and lessen mood swings. Baked sweet potatoes are a great example of comfort food that is both delicious and healthy.

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whole grains The reason why so many of us crave potato chi ps or cup cakes whenever we feel stressed out is because they contain carbs that help us to absorb Tryptophan (the amino acid that triggers the manufacture of serotonin). The problem is that not all carbohydrates are the same. Simple carbs contained in cakes, pies, crackers and other snack-junk food provoke big spikes in insulin production, quickly turning the feel-good vibes into even more grumpiness and irritation. If you want to keep your optimism and energy over a long period of time while coping with stress better, you need to incorporate more complex carbs in your diet like whole-wheat grains and beans. So no chocolate chi p cookies and French fries! spinach As children we used to watch “Popeye the Sailor Man” eating spinach and recharging his superhuman strength. Nowadays there is plenty of scientific basis to consider spinach a power food. Filled with nutrients and minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium it helps to regain a positive outlook on life, fight the feeling of fatigue and decrease levels of stress and anxiety. Not bad for a little vegetable, don’t you think? Incorporating these ten mood boosters into your diet will improve not only your outlook, but also your energy and your figure. If you want to learn more about food that gives you energy, create your own personal feel-good 12 week meal plan and lose unwanted extra pounds make sure to check this Eating for Energy book written by Yuri Elkaim.

In the meantime eat up and lighten up!

Source: www.arinanikitina.com

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SONY DASH INFORMATION ALARM CLOCK Sony recently released two models of its new Dash Information Alarm Clocks namely, HID-B7 and B70. These clocks come integrated with Internet browsers and deliver real-time information.

The Sony alarm clocks claim to provide improved real-time, customizable information to any room in the house. Featuring seven-inch LCD color touchscreens, they offer easy access to news, alarms, weather, Internet radio, pictures, etc.

Offering full alarm functionality, the clocks enable users to access more than 1,000 free apps, including Facebook, news, sports, webcams, among others. They can also playback Internet radio like Pandora and shout cast through the built-in speaker or the headphone/audio output with ease. Furthermore, the new models present users with well known photo sharing services such as Flickr, Photobucket and Sony’s Personal Space application.The HID-B70 The HID-B70 Dash model comes integrated with a lithium ion battery and is said to be quite portable which makes it easy for users to carry from anywhere.

LYTRO LIGHT FIELD CAMERA TO SNAP UP 'LIVING PICTURES' The month of June saw word about the Lytro light field camera doing the rounds and it has now been revealed for those users who like to go clickety-click at every opportunity they get. Every photographer experiences moments where they have shot a good picture but realized that the focus Jan-Mar 2012

Companies that

Started in Garages

When I was growing up, my dad and I used the garage to build step stools, hot plates, and derby cars. As it turns out, a garage is also a great place to start a company. To better understand how to build a world fa mous company, you need to dive into how other entrepreneurs have created theirs. Here are ten of the world’s most gigantic businesses that started in garages.

in black. The Sony Dash HID-B7 and B70 Information Alarm Clocks are currently available for pre-order online at sony.com/dash and will officially retail from

wasn’t set right. The technology brought in

by Lytro allows users to refocus an image even after it has been clicked.

The Lytro Light Field camera has 8x optical zoom and a lens that features a constant f/2 aperture. It is actually a sleek little camera that weighs less than 8 ounces and sports an aluminum body featuring only two buttons. The kaleidoscope-like design is

MAGLITE In 1950, Tony Maglica moved from his war-torn home of Croatia back to America.

Knowing very little English, he settled in Los Angeles and took jobs wherever he could find them. In 1955, after saving $125, Tony put a down-payment on his first lathe. Then he started working out of a Los Angeles area garage to manufacture precision parts.

He incorporated Mag Instrument in 1974 and released their first flashlight in 1979.Today, Maglite is the standard issue flashlight for all police officers in the US. Address: Somewhere in Los Angeles, California

October through authorized retail stores nationwide. While the former comes for a price of $129.95 (approx. Rs. 6,211), the latter is priced at $169.95 (approx. Rs. 8,124).

DISNEY About 45 minutes down the road from Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA, there’s a house in Los Angeles where The Walt Disney Company got its start. In 1923, the house belonged to Walt Disney’s uncle, Robert Disney. Walt and his brother Roy moved in with their uncle and set up “The First Disney Studio” in the one-car garage out back. There they started filming the Alice Comedies which was part of the original Alice’s Wonderland.Today, Disney is the highest-grossing media conglomerate in the world.Address: 4651 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, California

fitted with a lens on one end, while the other side incorporates an intuitive glass touchscreen. Photographers can view images from here and even refocus directly on the device.

Light field photography was once only possible with 100 cameras tethered to a supercomputer in a lab,” shares Lytro CEO and Founder Dr. Ren Ng. “Today it’s January 2012

accessible to everyone in a camera that’s small and powerful, but incredibly easy to use. Our goal is to forever change the way people take and experience pictures, and today marks our first major step.”

The camera claims to click ‘living pictures’ owing to its light field sensor that is said to capture 11 million light rays of data. The results that would be put online or shared across mobiles, tablets and other gadgets would allow viewers to interact and play around with the images, thus making them come alive. Its fast shutter speed with an f/2 lens would take care of capturing images in low light conditions. The Lytro light field camera is bundled with a desktop

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After the unforgettable Joojoo tablet episode, the Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone are here to prove that Fusion Garage has been busy conducting its operations under the name of TabCo. Powering both devices is the GridOS which was developed based on the Android Kernel. The OS comes with support to the thousands of applications available on the Android OS.

application to aid users in transferring images from the camera to the PC. The app is currently available only for Mac OS X, but a Windows version can be expected in 2012.

The gadget is available in 8GB and 16GB variants allowing users to store 350 and 750 images, respectively. The former comes di pped in graphite or an electric blue shade,

while latter would be obtained in a ‘red hot’ hue. The Lytro light field camera is available for order on the company’s official website and is expected to begin shi pping in early 2012. The 8GB one is tacked at $399 (approx. Rs. 20,000), while the 16GB variant has a price label of $499 (approx. Rs. 25,000).

Equi pped with the Nvidia Tegra 2 1.2GHz dual core processor and 512MB of RAM, the Grid 10 tablet is capable of HD video playback over the 10.1-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen with resolutions of 1366 x 768 pixels. Weighing around 690g, the slate comes with two loudspeakers at 0.5W each, a 3.5mm audio jack, a built-in microphone and 16GB of storage memory.

Additionally, the device is equi pped with a 1.3MP front-facing camera, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A-GPS, a docking port for HDMI, charging and USB

as well as a 5,800mAh battery for computing on the go. On the other side, the Grid 4 smartphone packs in a 4-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a MSM8255 processor, 512MB RAM and resolutions of 800 x 480 pixels. Bundled in with features such as, A-GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash and video capture at 720p, the handset appears to be just as interesting as other smartphones in the market. Furthermore, both devices come equi pped with in-built applications such as the Seamless Slate, Web Browser, Message Center, Video Gallery, Contacts, Photos, Maps, The Wheel, Beat and Music gallery.

The Fusion Garage Grid 10 tablet is up for purchase on the company’s website. Also, the slate is available in Wi-Fi + 3G and Wi-Fi only models which come with price tags of $599 and $499, respectively. Pricing information for the Grid 4 handset is currently not disclosed by the company.

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THINK GEEK IRIS 9000 VOICE CONTROL MODULE FOR IPHONE 4S ARRIVES The stream of accessories for the recently launched iPhone 4S seems to be never ending as a new one called the ThinkGeek Iris 9000 joins the line. Announced just recently, the device is basically a voice control module for the Apple handset which allows users to manage the smart voice assistant, Siri from across the room.

Users can activate Siri from up to 50 feet away by placing the iPhone 4S in the cradle of the Iris 9000 and employing the accompanying micro remote control. Users will have to tap the remote button once, wait for the Siri chime to start and then speak the command or question. The Iris 9000 comes incorporated with a mic that catches the users’ voices and the embedded speaker amplifies Siri’s spoken responses.

The latest iPhone 4S accessory can also be used for placing and receiving calls and operates like a standard speakerphone. The aluminum device features classic sci-fi styling and sports a glowing LED eye that

Epson Moverio BT-100 multimedia glasses The Epson Moverio BT-100 multimedia glasses which allow users to remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying content in total privacy in up for consideration. The small control unit by which the audio gear is managed, operates on Android 2.2 and is incorporated with an internal memory of 1GB. This Epson device lends support to Wi-Fi connectivity and comes with detachable headphones as well as a compact carrying case. The eyewear is accompanied by a 4GB SD card and its control unit lets users enjoy a wide collection of content from various websites including formats like MPEG 4 videos, files or applications and enables 3D viewing on the go. Valerie Riffaud-Cangelosi, senior business manager at Epson Europe, explained, “As a business, Epson is focused

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flickers in sync with Siri’s voice. It is powered by the integrated 120-240V AC adapter and is exclusively compatible with the iPhone 4S. The accessory that derives its name from the backward spelled ‘Siri’, gives users the luxury to sit anywhere and converse with the software without having to handle the smartphone and press buttons.

The Think Geek Iris 9000 voice control module for iPhone 4S will be available in spring of 2012 for a price of $59.99 (approx. Rs. 2,924).

The official ThinkGeek website currently shows the device to be out of stock , probably indicating that the company has stopped taking requests for it.

COOKING? A freewheeling chat with the top chef from Dubai, as he tell us more about his profession and what it takes to become a successful Chef.

Grilled fillet of hammour(fish) with tageaitelle, tomato and pepper coulis

Ingredients Fresh hammour (fish) 200 grms Tageaitelle pasta 50 grms Tomatoes 25 grms Red bell pepper 10 grms Shallots (onions) 10 grms Garlic 5 grms on innovation and identifying and catering for future technology trends – and we are particularly excited about the opportunities for bringing wearable see-through technology to market. This wearable content viewing device offers users the opportunity to watch content on the go, without being cut off from their surrounding environment.

The BT-100 is the first generation of this kind of innovative conceptual product that we are committed to developing further and delivering real customer value.”Featuring transparent lenses for see-through viewing,

the pocket sized control box that attaches to the eyewear comes equi pped with dedicated buttons for general functions and a touch-sensitive trackpad for easy usage.

Specially developed for frequent travelers on long journeys, the Moverio BT-100 features qHD display resolution which is said to be equal to a quarter of full HD and promises to deliver a rich, big-screen type viewing experience.

The Epson Moverio BT-100 price and availability details have not yet been declared.

Salt 3 grms Black pepper (crushed) 2 grms Fresh thyme 2 sprigs Lemon juice 5 ml Corn oil 5 ml Olive oil 5 ml Celery stick 7 grms

Method: Marinate the fish fillet with chopped garlic, salt, pepper, chopped thyme, lemon juice and olive oil. Boil the pasta in hot boiling water with a pinch of salt, boil until al Dante (half cooked) cool under cold running water (so that it does not overcook) and keep aside.

For Coulis: Marinate the bell pepper with olive oil and roast in the oven until brown and till the skin peels off. Chop and keep aside.

Preparation: In a pot sauté chopped onions and celery with olive oil until soft. Add in sum chopped garlic and fresh thyme, add diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers cook for 5 min until tomatoes are soft season and blend.

For Plating: Grill the fish over a hot grill or just pan cook 2min each side so that it

does not overcook and remains soft, blanch the pasta in hot water and toss in a pan with olive oil season. Curl the pasta over a plate, top with hot coulis and place the fish over garnish with thyme and serve hot.

Picture this. You’re working on a reci pe given above or created by a professional chef and you get half way through it and don’t understand what he/she means by a certain technique. Wouldn’t you love to be able to ask him/her a couple of questions?

You will get all your queries answered by one of my favourites, Chef Diljoy Rebello.

Please email us at: topteen@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you.

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try out the mouth watering recipe from orn to be a chef, Diljoy Rebello was born and brought up in India. Where he began his culinary training at a very young age. By blending textures, tastes, colors and cultures, he creates irresistible dishes to satisfy his clientele, and has achieved many excellence awards one of which is a ‘Merit Award from Emirates Saloon Culinare, –Dubai’. He has worked for some of the finest kitchens in Dubai including Bistro Madeline, Slones Grosvenor House at West Marina Beach, Terra Firma Al Badia Golf club and Oberoi. He was a Sous

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Chef at Park Regis hotel, Dubai. Currently he owns his restaurant Food Paradise at Dubai.

Chef Diljoy, throws in a few unusual ingredients without overpowering the flavour of the sea food. So mix it up and see if the delicacy works big on the taste buds!

God Does Exist In The Technology World - Anne Serrao

Chef Diljoy Rebello

en. 2:15. ' The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it'.

Does God exist in this technology driven world? Surely He does. He has blessed us with the ability to think and reason. When God commanded Adam to till the land and keep it, He also provided him with the know-how of tilling the ground. As man began developing his farming skills, new techniques evolved, which helped him to adapt to natural environments.

Technology is constantly challenging traditional norms and influencing the values of a society. In fact, too often, new technology raises new ethical questions. The benefits of technology are all around us, from waking in the morning, to making a phone call, driving your car, or logging on to your computer.

Our God is in the business of creating. He is innovative and He does new things every day. He simply speaks things into existence!

All of creation glorifies His engineering skills, artistry and craftsmanshi p. Job 26: 7-10 says He stretches out His heavens

over empty space. He hangs the earth on nothing whatsoever. He holds the water in His thick clouds and the clouds don't even split under its weight. He covers His throne by spreading His cloud over it. He marks the horizon on the surface of the water at the boundary where light meets dark!

Now the Word of God says that we are created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:27–28). A significant aspect of being made in God's image is that we share His innovative nature.

God did not just zap the universe into completion with a snap of His fingers. Just as a craftsman labours at his work, God too laboured at creating the universe. He reflected on each new wonder day by day and concluded that it was good. When Jesus came to earth as 'man', He took on the occupation of a craftsman. Jesus is called a 'tekton', a Greek word that meant not merely a carpenter, but a designer, construction engineer, or architect.The word tekton has the same root as our word 'technology'. Jesus' skill as a craftsman reflected the creativity of his Heavenly

Father. This gift of craftsmanshi p or technology has also been gifted to us by God Himself.

We have progressed from the printing press to the internet. Mankind has reached the moon and peeped into the cosmos. We have even succeeded in deci phering the marvelous codes of the human genome.

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we see the evolution of technology through God's instructions to the people. Here are some examples: Gen. 6: 14 onwards God gave Noah detailed specifications on how to build the ark. Hence it is said that the ark made by the amateur shi p builder Noah sailed smoothly over the floods whereas the titanic which was built by the professionals, sank on its very first voyage.

Ex. 25:10 onwards When God brought the Israelite people out of Egypt to Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the commandment to build a tabernacle. God Himself gave Moses instructions about the pattern of the tabernacle and all the instruments that were to be used within 47

1 kings 6-10 Generations later, King Solomon built the first Temple according to the plans given by God. The technology that was to be used for building the Temple was provided by God Himself. God uses the technologies that develop with every passing generation, to preserve His Word and transmit this Word throughout the world.

The Bible has come a long way from the days in which it was first written on papyrus. The Bible is now widely available in thousands of languages in print and, increasingly, in electronic form as well.

It is amazing to note how the Word of God makes frequent metaphoric use of technology to describe something more spiritual: Winnowing out the wicked (Proverbs 20:23, Luke 3:17) Job says his days go past as fast as a weaver's shuttle (Job 7:6) God is a shield around us (Psalm 3:3) God's word is a lamp (Psalm 119:105) and sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) God as refiner (Isaiah 1:25, Isaiah 48:10, Malachi 3:2, Zechariah 13:9) The tongue is like a bow, shooting lies (Jeremiah 9:3, Jeremiah 9:8) Paul instructs us to put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6:13ff) Jesus also makes powerful metaphoric use of technology to draw his audience from something that they know well towards some new spiritual concept.

The kingdom of God is like a fishing net (Matthew 13:47) Don't hide a lamp under a bowl (Mark 4:21, Luke 8:16, Luke 11:33) Vineyards and wine-presses (e.g. Mark 12:1) We have now come to that fascinating era where modern technology has unlocked the mysteries of the Bible's sealed end-time prophecies. Dan. 12:4. "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased".

Earlier generations were unable to correctly interpret any of these prophecies. However, we now see that our generation is widely using vehicles on land, sea and air to move rapidly "to and fro", marking the fulfillment of the first sign to look for in determining "the time-of-the-end." The second sign-"and knowledge shall be increased" is fulfilled in the rapid increase in knowledge in every field. However, there is always the threat of technology taking the place of God, thereby increasing the possibilities for evil. It is therefore important that our every act of creativity brings honor to the greatness of God who created us from dust. Technology must never be allowed to distract us from our dependence on God. Therefore in all our works, we must ensure that God is glorified.

In this age of super computers, let us not forget that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world and all things are subject to Him, including technology.

Help them have good friends Success as a teenager is related in large measure to the quality of the friends they choose. Find out ways to encourage your teens to run with the right crowd, and what to do if they are hanging with the wrong friends.

Manage their cell phone use Many dads of teens have been burned with big cell phone bills or have otherwise had problems with cellular phones. Check out ideas from other dads on helping your teen manage and appropriately use cell phones, text messaging and more.

Teach him or her to drive Part of this infamous transition to adulthood is learning how to drive and the importance of personal responsibility on the road. Find out what other dads have done to get through this important rite of passage into responsible adulthood.

K now how important their friends are to them Part of the teenage experience is a greater level of independence,—this is as it should be as they transition into adulthood. Part of that transition is that friends take a preeminent role in their lives—often becoming more important than parents and family. Find out what friends mean to teenagers and how to understand and deal with this change in your family's life.

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"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."

- Sigmund Freud Make your home teen-friendly Remember when you were a kid? Some homes of your friends were more welcoming to you than the homes of others. If you want your home to be the place where your teens and his or her friends hang out, then follow some simple ideas of make your home more teen-friendly.

K now what your teens want you to know One of the characteristics of a teenager is to communicate long and loud with friends but only communicate in single syllables with parents. Learn from this article what teens wish their dads knew about them, their lives and the struggles of adolescent life.

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Top 10 things Dads of Teens NEED to know!! here were times when all one associated one's father with, was a stern looking man with an invisible stick in hand.

During those days, children were afraid to talk to their fathers and readily did whatever he ordered, for they knew only one thing - you can't disobey your father. Still, there was that deep-rooted respect that guided them throughout one's life. Times have changed.

Today, dads are more indulgent. They don't expect their children to say, "Yes, father!" all the time. Today, they care for their children more than ever. They go out with them, play with them, pamper them and even change their diapers and cook their lunch whenever they get time. Yet, they haven't lost their position as the epitome of strength and respect in the household. Those times have changed but the love that one have for his/ her father in their heart haven't changed. Love for the father and a bit of fear and a feeling of need of that special person to guide our way through to our future. Here are some main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.

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Understand their important moments A recent study suggested that teens whose parents don't pay attention to the rites of passage in a teenager's life have behavior and relationshi p problems at a greater than expected rate. Learn about your teen's important moments and how to be there at the crossroads.

Teach them to manage money Also common among teenagers is a changing attitude about money. Many find jobs in their teen years, others are largely supported by their parents. But helping them learn to manage their money, including saving for college and other future needs, is something dads need to know.

Help your teens prepare for college Another intimidating time in the life of a father of teens is preparing financially for their college experience. Find out ways to pay for college, and some strategies for beginning to save now for those expensive years.

Y ou can be a star one-day or you can be a monster the next day! that’s the power of media. It has the ability to make you see the unreal. It is as harsh to act like a mirror at times! says Neeru Singh.

Become your teen's friend while still being a dad Granted, teens can have lots of friends, but they only have one dad and you can enhance your friendshi p with your teen by following some simple steps.

ut what is media?

Is it the Television soap that your mother is hooked on to? Or is it your father’s good old newspaper?

Maybe it’s the Internet where your brother spends the entire day.

Wait a minute; it’s not just that. What about the radio which your sister refuses to turn off at night?

You have been seeing it everywhere. Its presence is palpable.

It is considered the fourth pillar, on which the entire country stands after Parliament, Executive and Judiciary.

But what does media do?

Mass communication. The country of billion receives the information at the same time through different medium like newspapers, radio, television or internet with the help of media; and that is mass communication.Media not only distributes or passes the information but also serves the social responsibility of voicing the opinion of masses.

We are a young country. We need a young voice. A voice that represents new India. We have knowledge about everything. We have our own mind and we have a distinct voice.

We want to learn everything.

Gone are the days when one struck to a subject and was given a choice between Science, Commerce and Humanities.

Journalism and Mass communication is the new direction. If you think you are unconventional and you look beyond CH3COONa or Debit/credit. And if you find a newspaper headline more interesting than the net profit at the end of the balance sheet, then Journalism and Mass communication is what you should opt for.

Not only you need an unconventional mind but also a desire to put your thoughts 49

across. A skill to learn new things everyday.

An ability to analyse, write, speak and most importantly objectivity in the views.

You’ve got to understand what you are good at. Your hobbies can become your career. If you have a knack of travelling then travel journalism is what you must opt for. If you get some great comments on the pictures that you click, you can think about photography. If your status messages get more likes than anybody else then think about advertising. When your friend list is as long as the counting then public Relations is the field for you. And if you think you want to bring in the change and communicate with the masses on a bigger platform than films and television journalism or electronic media is an area you must explore.

So you are not wasting your time watching Television, reading newspapers or magazines or sitting on computer surfing facebook/twitter/myspace.

It’s a lot of hard work. No Sundays and no 9-5. It’s the job that demands and lets you command.

You can learn and polish your skills at various institutes for different medium of media.

For print media Indian Institue of Mass Communication (New Delhi), Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan (Mumbai) For advertising and public relationsat post graduation level : Mudra institute of Communications, Ahemadabad, Xavier’s Institute of Communication (Mumbai) For Mass Media and journalism at graduation level Indraprastha College, Delhi University, Indraprastha university (New Delhi) For film studies at post-graduation level: Film and Television Institute of India, (Pune) and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Kolkata).A.K.J Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (New Delhi) Media can bring in the change you want to see. It can become the voice for you, me and for a billion.

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This is a preferred method of training as compared to directly launching from a hill.

It is advantageous because the student is progressively launched higher and higher, starting from lesser heights like 50 feet. The landing area is a plain ground, which is much safer, compared to the rough terrain of a foothill. The strain of climbing the hill a number of times is also eliminated. Since the physical effort is less, one could launch a number of times without getting exhausted. Three qualified and experienced paragliding instructors on the field control the entire operation.

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aragliding is a new form of aviation sport, which offers perhaps the easiest and most exciting way for almost anyone to realize the age-old dream of personal flight.

One of the greatest appeals of paragliding is the elegant simplicity of the sport; right from the equi pment required to the technique involved. The basic skills are easy to learn. The equi pment is light in weight and relatively inexpensive compared to any other type of flying material. The entire system weights around 12 to 15 kg, fits in a bag, which can be carried in a backpack.

In the smooth, calm air of early morning or evening, a paraglider pilot can, with a few easy steps, launch himself from any convenient hill side or mountain top and glide smoothly and silently to a gentle landing hundreds or even thousands of feet below. In the more active air of midday, a paraglider pilot with more advanced skills and experience can launch into soaring conditions, where rising parcels of sun heated air can carry a paraglider and pilot aloft, sometime thousands of feet above the point of launch, and allow for sustained flight of up to several hours. At the right flying site in the right conditions, a pilot with the right skill and experience can even fly cross country, hopping from one thermal updraft to the next, and landing in some previously unknown location miles downwind of his original takeoff spot.

Paragliding comes as a gift, for those of us who have dreamed throughout our lifetimes of imitating the simple, unencumbered flights of the birds.

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Jungle Chicken IngredientsFor Marinade: 1 whole chicken (big around 2kgs) Tandoori masala (as required for 2kgs) Ginger Garlic paste (around 100gms) Curd (200 gms) Cumin powder [jeera] (1 tsp) Garam masala (1 tsp) Butter (as per reqd for grilling) Chicken soup cubes ( 1 no) Maggi Sauce hot and sweet (2 tbsp)

For Stuffing: Onion (1 nos) tomato (1 nos) Mushroom (8nos) Green peas (handfull boiled) Chicken sausages/kheema/liver and geyser Croutons Bottle masala Chillies (1nos)

Method: Take a fork and poke the chicken so that when marinade is applied it enters the flesh.I suggest that you do not remove the skin of the chicken and ask the butcher to make a small hole while cleaning instead of the usual one, so that it helps u stitch the chicken while grilling it.

Once the chicken is pierced keep it aside.

In another small bowl mix tandoori masala (wet),ginger garlic paste, curd, cumin

powder, garam masala, and crush the chicken soup cube and mix it, also add maggi sauce to it. Do not add more orelse the marinade will become sweet. Apply this mixture to the chicken thoroughly and allow it to marinade for atleast 2 hours.Do not keep it in the fridge.

Get a frying pan and fill it generously with oil. Cut slice bread into square slices by cutting the borders and deep fry them.

Once that it done take another frying pan,use some oil from the fried croutons about a tbsp, fry the fine diced onion and allow it to fry. Once its golden brown add chillies,finely diced ginger and garlic, tomato, mushroom, boiled green peas chicken sausages/anything that you like.Hint it with a bit of bottle masala. Add the croutons into the mixture. Once the stuffing is done fill it into the chicken that was left

for marinading. Stitch it, you'd probably let the women do this!! :) Cook it on low fire , fire burnt with wood.. Ones that are lazy, give it in a bakery for roasting. Apply butter while grilling.

Xtras: Was inspired by my uncle..added a personal touch to it though.

Its a lovely reci pe when ur partying..believe me its li psmacking.. we call it the jungle chicken because we can make it anywhere in the open Just collect some sticks and twist and turn it untill it cooks to perfection.

Serves 6 while drinking, serves 4 normally..

This Goes awesomely great with the Cooler that i would suggest..

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Tava Zinga

Ingredients: Tiger prawns 250 gms (4 pcs) Spinach 50 gms Nutmeg 2 gms Garam masala 5 gms Red bell pepper 10 gms Onions 20 grms Tomatoes 5 gms Tomato paste 15 gms Oil 30 ml Cumin seeds 3 gms Garlic 3 gms Ginger 3 gms Turmeric powder 2 gms Salt 10 grms Red chilly pwd 10 gms Coriander pwd 15 gms Olive oil 10 ml Fennel seeds 5 gms Cream 5 ml Butter 5 gms

Method: �Clean and devein the prawns (tail on).marinate with salt, pepper, crushed roasted fennel seeds, lemon juice, fresh coriander, coriander powder and chopped ginger garlic. �Prepare spinach puree season with salt pepper, Garam masala, nutmeg powder finish with cream and keep aside. �Roast the red bell pepper in oven, remove the skin and seeds. Prepare a rouilie by blending together the pepper, garlic, chat masala and olive oil. �Heat up oil in a pan and cook the marinated prawns, add onion tomato masala, kadai masala and toss well until the mixture coats the prawns. �To plate –put a spoonful on spinach puree in the center on plate, arrange the prawns over it, drizzle the red pepper rouilie garnish with sprig of fresh coriander.

Serve hot!

De-Stress

Ingredients: Sprite (2ltr) Lemon (6 nos) Sugar Syrup (12 tbsp) Mint (2 handfulls) Method: Choose fresh mint leaves..remove the stem.

Crush it with a stone to a fine paste( do not use the mixer) Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the fine mint paste.

Add sugar syrup to the mixture..Take a big bowl and put the mixture in it with half a tray of ice. Add Sprite into the bowl.. Pour accordingly and garnish with a fresh slice of lemon and mint leaf.

Xtras: One of my bartender friend taught this to me...Serves 8 and proves to be a real de-stresser..You can have it anytime.Especially when ur really tired and need that special something to cool you off. And if your in a party drive then mix a bit of vodka.

Will definitely add to the fun..

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From the point of view of history and architecture, the wealth of these monuments can be discovered and rediscovered at each visit. Your visit to this fort therefore, is a must to find out that something for yourself.

name related to the date near when they were found or baptized. Even another possible source is when previous religious given names (expressing a special devotion by the parents or the god-parents, or the child's birth date) were adopted as family names. Religious surnames include Santana (Saint Ann), Santos (from 'Todos os Santos', i.e. from All Hallows or All Saints day) and Cruz (Cross, the most common surname among the Belmonte Jews). Some other old Christian Portuguese surnames are Costa, Fonseca, Dias, and Pinto.

In addition to these names other Portuguese names are also visible within the population: Baretto, Carnero, Lemos, Misquitta, Patrao, Vieira, Zuzarte, amongst others.

We the people of Vasai are indeed very privileged and have the opportunity of seeing for ourselves one of the rarestPortuguese forts in India. This is par excellence a unique fort. No other fort can be compared to this one, for it teaches you the Catholic Heritage enshrined in stone.

The Fort is also witness to all the tempest of the human spirit. These stone ruins show

us how empires rise and fall. Be it kingdoms or human beings, in both cases, history repeats itself; a real sermon in stones.

The Fort is the pride of Vasai and a magnet for visitors. The fort ruins, wear a different look in every season. During monsoon, once the trees have had a seasonal shower, the fort has a glamour of its own. As soon as the monsoons are over, the creepers and trees start flowering – the flora & fauna at this season enchant the visitor. In Summer, the colours of the variety of mangoes that hang from the trees and the clusters of dates glittering on innumerable date palms, captivate one’s attention. All this adds to the beauty and fascination of the fort.

Today, though officially a Archeologically Protected Monument since 1917, the fort is in a appalling condition, the Archeological survery of india has managed to destroy its inviolate character in one swoop. Many visitors to the fort feel the former structure looked better than the freshly smoothened walls of the forts. Restoration experts say

the physical damage wreaked upon the monument by the use of taboo materials like concrete and cement cannot be undone.

In effect, the souls of the 477 year old fort are buried for good.

Some local activists say that these ruins have the charm of historicity and they should be carefully consolidated with lime ‘surkhi’ and not modern building materials like cement. Thanks to the ASI, the fort has now got a facelift. They are in process of restoring 6 other shrines inside the fort, most of the work however is done. G S Narasimhan, Superintending Architect ASI (Mumbai) says Monuments at Vasai are important because they are the only Portuguese- related historical structures surviving in the Mumbai region.”

The Restoration of the Jesuit Church costs around 45 lakh rupees to the ASI. It is the only church where the ASI allows weekly mass and the annual feast of St. Gonsalo Garcia to be held. St. Gonsalo Garcia, the first Catholic saint of Indian Origin, lived in the fort and studied there.

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uying a new phone this Year, let Teen Mind Suggest you the best place to buy your new phone, The Mobile Store.

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The name Ferreira is a locative surname first used by people who lived in the many towns and villages named Ferreira, i.e. a place where one can find iron (ferro) ore.

Some more locative surnames, that were used originally to identify an ancestor who lived near or inside a plantation, an orchard names like Silva (a kind of berry bushes, also meaning woods), Silveira (a place covered with silvas), Correia (a place covered with corriolas or correas, a kind of plant).

Tree names are very common locative surnames - Carvalho (oak tree), Pereira (pear tree), Moreira (from amoreira, i.e. mulberry tree). These were not old Jewish-Portuguese surnames, although this myth is often repeated.Surnames with religious meanings are also common. It is possible that some of these originated from an ancestor who converted to Catholicism and intended or needed to demonstrate his new faith.

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he distant suburb most people know today as Vasai was originally called Vesale (Sanskrit for dwelling place), under the Muslims it was Baxay, under the Portuguese (1534-1739) it was Bancaim, Baji pura under the Marathas, Bassein under the British and Vasai after Independence.

What we commonly know today as (VASAI CHA KILLA)– ‘the Magnificent Bassein Fort’ used __to be the citadel city of the Portuguese (1534 – 1739) in the imperial days. The Portuguese explorer & founder of the Vasai Fort - Nuno da cunha’s building of the great basalt fort, now a magnificent ruin full of roofless churches used to be a shelter for ‘some of the wealthiest Fidalgos (nobles) from the east’. When ‘ Bancaim’ was at the height of its glory, it must have been a breathtaking sight of the Portuguese grandeur.

During the Portuguese rule, Vasai fort was a very busy centre for trade & commerce. The Fort walls housed a market place where goods from all over the country were brought for sale once a week. Animals too were brought and sold here, horses came all the way from Arab Countries – particularly from Basra and Baghdad and were taken to Ghodbunder for sale. Besides the vast trade & commerce relationshi p with many countries Vasai also inherited, what the Portuguese valued very close to their hearts: their Christian Faith. And what they left behind here was their Catholic Heritage.

Another proof of the Portuguese touch to Vasai are the catholic surnames. The locals have inherited them through their ancestors and can be clearly seen today through their famous surnames throughout Vasai. The Surnames given to them are very meaningful & descri ptive about each clan.

Like Rodrigues, Lopes, Nunes, Mendes, Fernandes, Gonçalves, Álvares, Tavares, where the ending -esmeans (son of) these are names inherited from the father's given name that, many centuries ago, began to be used as surnames.

Another set of surnames are locative, supposed to describe the geographical origin of a person, like the name of a village, town, city, land, river.

Such surnames like Almeida or Andrade, Barros, Bastos, Castelo, Branco, Cintra (from Sintra), Faria, Lima (the name of a river, not meaning lime), Lisboa (Lisbon) etc. Souza (means from Latin saxa, a place with seixos, i.e. peddles, or the name of a Portuguese river), Siqueira or Sequeira (a non-irrigated land), Castro (castle or ruins of ancient buildings), Costa (coast of the sea).

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Dear Readers, A warm welcome from the Teen Minds team. Indeed, you are our privileged reader; we will ensure that Teen Minds becomes a pleasant experience for you.

TEEN MINDS is a dream come true for us.

This being our first issue, I want to take this opportunity to thank a few people for their invaluable support. Rex Sequeira, for his phenomenal ideas, our families and friends for supporting us in all our endeavours. Deepest thanks to our publisher Austin D’cunha for his faith and willingness to open his mind and heart to new possibilities so that together we can bring joy to thousands; to the editor and graphic designer for the tireless ongoing work. Last but not the least, to all our devoted readers who will constantly help us in fulfilling our dream, of spreading joy to millions.

Explore new heights, try your hand at paragliding. It is our main focus this month, this is a upcoming sport in India and also does not hit hard on your pockets. It can also be a very different way to unwind from your daily stress.

Fashion offers its fair share of choices: Add some Tangerine collection to your wardrobe; or play it classic with floral prints, wrap

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around beautiful scarves and wear some funky jewellery, take your pick, and interpret it in your own way, we encourage you to make your choices. Plus, check out the new round-up of designer beauty brands available.

Tour around the Bassein Fort at Vasai, and get to know more about its historic Indo-Portuguese connection. Explore Vienna, the city of dreams. Breeze through its rich culture, art and architecture.

Get to know about the 10 world famous companies that started from garage. Feast on yummy foods that boost your moods. All this and more, in this issue of TEEN MINDS. Until next issue, Beryl Misquitta

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f you’’ve never been comforted by a big shaggy dog, if you’ve never been welcomed home to slobbering kisses, if you’ve never been nudged awake by a cold nose you might ask the question, “Why do I need a dog? Ç They are good for your health and help you stay calm and stress free Ç They are good for children, they give children confidence and teach them to care and nurture.”

Social and Health Benefits of Pet Interaction Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that pets are good for people. UK and international research demonstrates that interaction with pets can: Ç reduce the number of visits made to the GP Ç improve chances of survival after life-threatening illness Ç reduce blood pressure and perceived levels of stress Ç provide companionshi p and enhance social interactions

Ç provide purpose and fulfilment and enrich the quality of life for elderly, lonely and depressed people Ç perform a vital role in the family unit regarding child development Ç modify human behaviour, promoting responses from those who are withdrawn, aggressive or mentally ill Ç prevent re-offending in juvenile prisoners Ç positively affect school attendance rates Health Benefits A pet all day keeps the doctor away A large-scale survey of more than 11,000 Australians, Chinese and Germans proved that pet owners enjoy better health than non-pet owners. Over a five year period, pet owners made 15 – 20% fewer annual visits to the doctor than non pet-owners.

Results showed that the healthiest group – those who went to the doctor least – was that of people who continuously owned a pet. The next healthiest group was those who had obtained a pet during the study period, not having had one before. The

least healthy groups were people who had never owned a pet, or no longer did so.

Ref: Bruce Headey, Australia, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004 Pets can help reduce the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis A number of studies have shown that exposure to cats and/or dogs in the first year of life can reduce subsequent risks of allergic sensitisation to multi ple allergens during childhood, including non-pet allergens. Research also shows that exposure to pets is associated with a significantly reduced risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis. In addition, it has been proved that simple precautions involving grooming techniques, hygiene and dietary changes can reduce symptoms by up to 95 per cent in cat-owning asthma sufferers.

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Pets benefit cancer patients Pets can play a role for people who are undergoing stresses that make it difficult for them to turn to human relationshi ps.

Providing a fragment of normality in an abnormal world, people do not need to put on a brave face when they spend time with their pet. In a study which looked at women between 50-60 years of age recovering form breast cancer, 87% of these subjects reported that their pets filled at least one important role in their social support and 43% said that their pets fulfil over 10 important support functions – being cared for, tactile comfort, being able to express their feelings and still feeling included socially – e.g. when taking the dog for a walk.

Ref: “The Role of Pets in The Support Networks of People Recovering from Breast Cancer” – June McNicholas, Glyn M. Collis, Chris Kent & Michelle Rogers, 2001

above : Pets give children confidence and teach them to care and nurture. below : Pets are good for health and help you stay calm and stress free.

Recovery/ Preventing from illness Research from the University of New York found that men who own cats or dogs had lower resting heart rates and blood pressure than non-pet owning males – indicating that pet ownershi p can bring improvements to all aspects of the owner’s life.

Ref: “The healthy pleasure of their company: Roles of animals in enhancing human health and quality of life” – Karen Allen, University of New York at Buffalo, USA, 1998 STRESS Helping widowers cope with stress In this study, pet owners at three months after bereavement showed fewer physical symptoms, such as crying, than non-owners.

Owners often confided in their pets to help release painful feelings, at times when sharing these feelings with other people were felt to be socially uncomfortable. Ref: Pets as providers of social support: evidence from a longitudinal study of spousal bereavement” – June McNicholas, University of Warwick, UK, 1998

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WHY DO YOU NEED A DOG? Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that pets are good for people so here are some of the social and health benefits of dog interaction listed for you.

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JANUARY - MARCH 2011 VOLUME 1

CONTENTS

07 EDITORS LETTER 08

PORTUGUESE

TOUCH TO VASAI

Vasai’s prevalent composite cultural heritage and the very stylish Christian surna mes are some living evidences of the Indo-Portuguese connection, in addition to the marvellous Bassein fort, that has stood firmly for 477 years now, throwing light on some very significant aspects of medival Indian history, and especially of the Indo-Portuguese connection.

COVER STORY

FLYING HIGH PARAGLIDING-THE NEW ADVENTURE SPORT

16 TOP 10 THINGS

DADS OF TEENS NEED TOKNOW !

There were times when all one associated one's father with, was a stern looking man with an invisible stick in hand. During those days, children were afraid to talk to their fathers and readily did whatever he ordered, for they knew you can't disobey your father. Still, there was that deep-rooted respect that guided them throughout one's life. Times have changed.

18 WHAT’SCOOKING? A freewheeling chat with chef Diljoy Rebello, as he tells us more about his profession and what it takes to become a great chef......also try out his mouth watering recipe!

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RELEASES If books are your passion then these books are sure to give you the much needed refreshment.

Child Development Pets are friends indeed Pets perform a vital role in child development. A study has explored children’s perceptions of the social support gained from relationshi ps with their pets and with people – looking at who they would turn to first in certain situations.

Pets featured prominently in children’s selections, providing comfort, companionshi p and a confidante in a similar manner to humans.

Ref: “The role of pets in children’s social networks” – June McNicholas, University of Warwick, UK, 2003 The positive influence of dogs on children in divorce crises A huge 90% of children regard their dog as a unconditional friend and listener. Pet dogs have a stabilising and therapeutic effect – both from a child’s perspective and a mother’s point of view. In the first year after a parental divorce, children with a dog were more socially integrated and less aggressive. Children without a dog demonstrated more extreme behaviour – more stubborn, highly irritable and more prone to vandalism. The reasons are clear –dogs represent a constant positive emotional feeling, an active challenge, give a sense of responsibility and freedom from conflict and disappointment.

Ref: “The positive influence of dogs on children in divorce crises” - Professor Reinhold Bergler at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Bonn, Germany, 2000

above : Pets provide comfort and companionship. below : Children are fascinated by animals. This interest can help facilitate learning and have a positive effect on child development.

Pets in schools It is well-known that children are fascinated by animals. This interest can help facilitate learning and have a positive effect on child development. Many school communities have introduced pets in a number of imaginative and practical ways.

Pet clubs, pet assemblies or pet days can help nurture a sense of reverence for life, give children a sense of responsibility and provide a fun route into many curriculum areas. Ref: ‘Animals in Schools’ – a teacher’s guide to the educational and therapeutic benefits, from the Society for Companion Animal Studies, 1997 61

Dogs teach problem teens Results captured from three diverse Californian juvenile institutions have proven ‘at-risk’ teens gain more psycho-social skills (anger management, emotional self-control, parenting skills etc) through guided human-animal interaction than from years in a classroom:- Self-esteem in 13 – 16 year olds in a juvenile detention centre improved on average by 60% Ç An alternative school for 15 – 17 year olds showed a 50% decrease in absenteeism Ç School attendance improved by 73.4% at a middle school (12 – 15 year olds), a 51.2% fall in the suspension rate was recorded, with the number of disci plinary calls reduced by 26.5% Ç Improved anger management, emotional self-control and parenting skills.

Ref: Bonnita Bergin, USA, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004

above : Pets improve management and emotional self- control. below : The therapeutic power of dog interaction.

Pets prevent prisoners re-offending The therapeutic power of dog interaction was highlighted by the results of Project Pooch (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change, With Hounds), showing that 100% of teenage offenders following a dog therapy programme did not return to the correctional system. Demonstrating many behaviour problems such as being out of control, dislike for authority and poor social manners, problem youths were paired with problem dogs so that they could learn acceptable behaviour from each other.

These results provide promising outcomes for the ability of dogs to teach troubled youth responsibility, patience, compassion and a positive work ethic.

Ref: Joan Dalton, USA, 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, October 2004

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From your career path to your a morous adventures to just life in general, we take a good, long look at what the stars have in store for you this year! Here’s to a cosmic time in the coming year!

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Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 - Jul 22

Virgo Horoscope Aug 24 - Sep 22

Gemini Horoscope May 21 - Jun 20

Cancerians can expect a mixed year. There will be moments of both happiness and pessimism. However, don’t let negative thoughts spoil your spirit. Income will rise after May 2012. This will bring social recognition for you as well. Love life will remain steady and exciting.

The power sign of the zodiac chart will continue to accumulate more power in 2012.

Your social status and career is once again on a rising path. You wi’ll be assisted by luck throughout the year. There can be reasons for little financial worries, especially after May 2012.

You can close some profitable deals during 2012. The second half of the next year is going to be suitable for property buying. Your career path will see steady growth. However, there can be some worries regarding expenses. Love may come your way in most unexpected ways.

Libra Horoscope Sep 23 - oct 23

Aries Horoscope Mar 21 - Apr 20

Taurus Horoscope Apr 21 - May 20

Librans will see their importance grow and their opinions valued. There could be hurdles in your way, but you’ll taste success by overcoming those. You will enjoy a positive stroke of luck from May to July, 2012. You may come across sea changes in your love life. Finances will remain strong.

Your finances will show great improvement over the coming days. Income will remain steady and you may experience a windfall between May and July of 2012. The time is also good to plan for investment and cash in old funds. Love life will remain steady.

Overall family life will remain blissful.

Your hard work, which you have put forth so far, will help you achieve great feats.

Both monetary and professional recognition will come your way. If you have plans to buy property, 2012 is also a good time for that. Love life for Taurians will remain great in 2012 as well.

Piscean Horoscope Feb 19 - Mar 20 Scorpio Horoscope Oct 24 - Nov 22 You may face some challenges and hurdles in life this year. Tensions may rise in marital relationshi p. You may also see a fall in your public image. This will be the time to make your decisions carefully. You’ need to work hard to taste success. However, things will improve from May onwards. You may find new friends and also new relationshi ps.

You would need to be careful about making unnecessary expenses. Invest money only after considering all the possibilities. In family life, try to be more flexible and accommodative.

Career will continue to grow and there are also probabilities for promotions and increments. The first half of the year is going to be particularly good.

Aquarius Horoscope Jan 21 - Feb 18 You can expect positive changes in your life but you would need to overcome the negative feelings to enjoy that. You can see a significant improvement in your status and social recognition in 2012. Your career will flourish but you may avoid sudden decisions about changing jobs.

Leo Horoscope Jul 23 - Aug 23 Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 - Jan 20 You will be at your creative best and see all your efforts come true. Your ideas will be rewarded and appreciated. You will find a new vigor which will help you excel in your life.

Income will grow. Love may come to you as a surprise and from a person who you haven’t considered earlier.

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Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 23 - Dec 21 You will achieve great success in creative fields. Your professional life will show great dynamism and you will be able to attain new heights in your career. There could be some obstacles in your way during the first half of the year, but you wi’ll be able to overcome them with flying colors.

Your social status and career is once again on a rising path. There can be reasons for little financial worries, especially after May. 2012 is not the right time to consider change in career. On the domestic frontier, avoid direct confrontation with your loved ones.

Leos may enjoy short-term relationshi ps during this year.

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