Adventures with me

Rowing!!! Have you tried it!!

2007-06-04T15:57:00.000+01:00

Lake Windemere, at 12 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in England, and is fed by numerous rivers.

Have you tried rowing??
Its more adventurous when you are out there and are not a swimmer!!
It was the 5 of us in Lake Windemere,we had fun taking turns rowing and navigating…

The team and our boat!!

CINQUE TERRA (ITALY)

2007-05-04T11:37:00.000+01:00

If you've not been here your missing out!!

Five villages one after the other, facing the sea:
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Corniglia
Vernazza
Monterosso

These five villages guarantee quietness and peace in a spectacular environment which keeps them unique.Large part of the Cinque Terre's is their paths and walks which curve round the coast or reach the sanctuaries above each village. The view is breath-taking and anybody can enjoy them.

This was our last day and we were in Vernazza.The place Sonia Gandhi comes from and the owner of this restaurant had pictures with her and he came and showed it to us..of course since I was the only Indian in the group.

I enjoyed every moment of my stay there..their food is excellent...yummy gelato's...something not to be missed!!

From here we went to Pisa...how can you miss the leaning tower...

DO YOUR FIRST TRIATHLON !!!

2007-01-26T12:03:00.000Z

Why wait? Get started today!

Do your first triathlon, improve your performance for your next endurance event or get in shape, at your own pace, with running, cycling and swimming workouts.

Train with focus and purpose with a personalised training plan!

Karnataka 2006/7

2007-01-12T14:29:00.000Z

Hello friends... an insight into my holidays...I had a wonderful time at home..such a blessing to go home:)

With my parents

Mysore Palace

Mysore

My cousins Carmel and Joel

In Kolar

In Nandi Hills

In Bangalore-Above outside the high court abd below outside the Parliament house

If you've not been to this beautiful place your missing out !!!

BANGALORE 2006

2006-12-17T13:58:00.000Z

I've been in Bangalore for over a WEEK.Its so cool to be at home.

Things have ofcourse changed in the past year!!

My dad has a new hobby...see the pictures below.....

My doggy has become so cute..he has not forgotten me :) He's with me all the time:)

My niece is a year older and she decided to be my hair dresser...oh..look at her ...cutie!!!

I've been catching up with friends...more to follow...

FOOD

2006-11-23T14:20:00.000Z

Don't we all enjoy food.
Yes food time last sunday...Do you recognise any of them??
Common..guess!!!

GRACE

2006-10-24T11:58:00.000+01:00

Last evening we had a great night of teaching with Joseph Prince.
He spoke on Grace.

I just felt I have to share some wonderful thoughts I took home:

Galatians 1:6 (Amplified Bible)
I am surprised and astonished that you are so quickly [a]turning renegade and deserting Him Who invited and called you [b]by the grace (unmerited favour) of Christ (the Messiah) [and that you are transferring your allegiance] to a different [even an opposition] gospel.
Galations 3:3
Are you so foolish and so senseless and so silly? Having begun [your new life spiritually] with the [Holy] Spirit, are you now reaching perfection [by dependence] on the flesh?

GRACE

Grace is heart transformation
Grace is when good things happen effortlessly
The Grace of God will teach

WHAT GOT ME THINKING

Do I see Jesus in Grace?
Am I Jesus conscious?

Acts 10:43 (New King James Version)
To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.”

God never compels us

2006-10-05T09:57:00.000+01:00

I was reading this and thought how amasing should share this with all of you-

Psalm 1 (The Message)

1How well God must like you— you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.
2-3 Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.
4-5 You're not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust— Without defense in court, unfit company for innocent people. 6 God charts the road you take. The road they take is Skid Row

God whom we follow does not compel us to do what he expects us to do but He gives freewill and choices that we can choose. We walk by the choices we make. Right choices build us and the wrong choices break us. We can either delight in the word of God, meditate on it and apply the same in our life (to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ) or follow the worldly ways - doing ungodly acts (as directed by sinful desires) ; passing /breaking the limit that God kept for us ; being scornful. If we make the right choice of listening and obeying Him, we will be able to live blessed, fruitful and perfect Christian life. We will prosper in whatever we do.

BUPA Great North Run

2006-10-03T12:22:00.000+01:00

Sunday I did my best race ever..it was so good.I enjoyed every minute of it.

A report on the run:

The world's biggest half marathon celebrated its 26th running with almost 50,000 entries. Since the first Great North Run in June 1981, some 642,221 people have crossed the finish line at South Shields.The point-to-point course through Newcastle begins at the central motorway in Newcastle city centre, crosses the Tyne River soon after and follows a pleasantly undulating route to The Leas at South Shields. A flypast by the Red Arrows highlighted the start of the race and added to the experience of runners who also enjoyed musical entertainment along the way. A total of 8,027,756 miles have now been run in the Great North Run - that's about 308 times around the world.

Can you spot me?

EVEN GOD ENJOYS A GOOD LAUGH

2006-08-31T12:11:00.000+01:00

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:
1. He went into His Father's business.
2. He lived at home until he was 33.
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:
1. He talked with His hands.
2. He had wine with His meals.
3. He used olive oil.

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:
1. He called everyone brother.
2. He liked Gospel.
3. He didn't get a fair trial.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:
1. He never cut His hair.
2. He walked around barefoot all the time.
3. He started a new religion.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:
1. He was a t peace with nature.
2. He ate a lot of fish.
3. He talked about the Great Spirit.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments the Jesus was Irish:
1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.

Friends I'm not trying to be racial but thought this was interesting.

Just to Clarify- Jesus was a Jew and thats what the BIBLE says :)

Front Crawl / Freestyle

2006-08-25T12:10:00.000+01:00

The freestyle stroke, as it's name implies, is not limited by any particular technique. The stroke we now call freestyle, which is also known as the front crawl or Australian crawl, has been used since early last century. Only 15 meters can be swum underwater (from the start and from each turn), otherwise some body part must always be above the water. Some believe that the freestyle stroke was developed by Richard Cavill, an Australian who combined the overarm stroke with the up and down kick motion.

The freestyle is known as the fastest swim stroke.

Steps:
1.
Visualize a line running down the center of your body from your chin to your chest. This line is the axis upon which your whole body should pivot, and it should extend horizontally in the direction you are swimming.
2.
Keep your legs straight, but not rigid, with your toes pointed out, and kick up and down. Continue kicking the entire time.
3.
Move your arms in a windmill motion opposite each other. While one arm is extended completely out, the other should be all the way back, almost against the side of your body.
4.
Cup your hands and pull the extended arm through the water beneath your body. Bend your arm at the elbow and draw your fingertips along the imaginary line down the center of your body.
5.
Lift your other arm out of the water and move it all the way forward as the first arm is pulling beneath you. Bend at the elbow and drag your fingertips along the surface of the water. Penetrate the water with your fingertips and completely extend the arm.
6.
Breathe on one side by turning your head to that side as the arm comes out of the water

BUTTERFLY

2006-08-21T11:16:00.000+01:00

The butterfly is a relatively young stroke. The butterfly stems from the breaststroke, because the contramovement of the armsare executed above the waterline. The pull through of the arms was extended in the direction of thehips, while initially the legstroke of the breaststroke was maintained.

The Armstroke
The arm-movement contributes in large amounts to the speed you swim:- There can be brought a lot of power in it, because you pull your arms through at the same time.
- The pull through is a long movement, from far before to close to the hips.
- The damsurfaces can be placed in a favourable position, which is similar to the arm
-movement of the freestyle.
- The pull through is completed with both arms at the same time, through which deviations in the straight line are exceptional.
- The pull over is above the waterline, through which the resistance is reduced to a minimum.
The armstroke can be divided in the following phases:-
Put in-phase- (Short) glide-phase- Pull-phase- Push-phase- The Lash out- Pull over

MY WEEKEND OF INSPIRATION

2006-08-08T12:28:00.000+01:00

Last weekend..I went to watch the London Trilathlon..it was so good my colleague’ dad who is 54 did it!! We cheered him all the way through. I’m Inspired..I’m definitely doing it next year!!

The open water swin..in a part of River Thames is going to be the most daunting!! nerve wracking bit!! What is said by first timmers- "As the race begins there’s lots of choppiness in the water, like you are swimming through that scene in James Bond where piranhas are eating someone"-this is going to be my big challenge .I’m paranoid of open water swimming am happy in a pool .. my friend has suggested that I wear goggles with the swimming pool floor designed on them and will feel like I’m in a pool and not in the ThamesJ.How cool!!

The Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon - 4th / 5th August 2007

The 2006 Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon was the event's 10th anniversary and it has become the largest triathlon in the world. With 1000's of spectators lining the course, some of the world's finest triathletes racing in the elite race, and over £1million raised for charity, the event has become an incredible experience for all involved.

Would anyone want to join me for next year?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARMELINE

2006-08-07T09:23:00.000+01:00

Wishing you the best this year!!

Happy birthday little sis:)

Romans 5:17

Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

Enjoy your day!!

Breaststroke

2006-08-04T12:58:00.000+01:00

Breaststroke is swum on the breast and is the most popular recreational swimming style due to its stability and the ability to keep the head out of the water at all times. In most swimming classes, beginners learn either the breaststroke or the front crawl first
Breaststroke is the slowest of the four official styles in competitive swimming. The fastest breaststroke swimmers can swim about 1.67 meters per second.
Breaststroke is swum while leaning on the chest, with the arms only breaking the surface of the water slightly and legs always underwater, while the head is underwater for the second half of the stroke. The kick is sometimes referred to as a "frog kick" because of the resemblance to a frog's kick. The body is often at a steep angle to the forward movement. This slows down the swimmer more than any other style. Professional breaststrokers utilize abdominal muscles and hips to add extra power to the kick, although most do not perfect this technique until the collegiate level.

A special feature of competitive breaststroke is the underwater pullout. From the streamline position, one uses the arms to pull all the way down past the hips. This is followed by the recovery of the arms to the streamline position once more, and then a kick. The pullout at the start and after the turns contributes significantly to the swimming times. Therefore one way to improve the swimming times is to focus on the start and the turns.
Swimming breaststroke requires more strength and energy than any other style, including butterfly. Furthermore, breaststroke makes more use of the leg muscles than other styles

SWIM CITY

2006-08-02T15:48:00.000+01:00

It's summer so in the next few weeks I'm going to post a few articles on swimming techniques...

Backstroke

Introduction

The backstroke was first demonstrated at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in the year of 1912 through the American swimmer Hebner. Because he won the race, his innovative technique was taken very seriously. For a long time the backstroke was swum witch stretched arms. Nowadays you only see the bent armtechnique, especially at matches.Because the pull through of the arms is executed via the body, there is a tendency to swing. Because of this, a good legstroke is essential to compensate the swinging, even more than at the freestyle. Besides, the damming function of the legs remains very important.The backstroke was first demonstrated at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in the year of 1912 through the American swimmer Hebner. Because he won the race, his innovative technique was taken very seriously. For a long time the backstroke was swum witch stretched arms. Nowadays you only see the bent armtechnique, especially at matches.Because the pull through of the arms is executed via the body, there is a tendency to swing. Because of this, a good legstroke is essential to compensate the swinging, even more than at the freestyle. Besides, the damming function of the legs remains very important.

The Armstroke

The arms contribute the very most to the movement. It is necessary that this move is as continuous as possible. Just like the freestyle, the backstroke is a continuous stroke. We can divide the arm-movement into two parts: the pull over (A) and the pull through (B). We can also subdivide the pull through into:-
Put in-
(Short) glide-phase
- Pull-phase
- Push-phase
- The Lash outA.

The Pull OverThe pull over takes place in a vertical direction, at which the arm is stretched. The reasonwhy the pull over takes place in a vertical direction is that it prevents undesirable rotations. Because of this the pull over stays, qua direction, within the line of movement. After the hand comes out of the water (with the thumb first), it turns during the pull over in such a manner, that the little finger goes under water first.B. The Pull ThroughPut inThe put in of the arms takes place on shoulderwidth, i.e. above the shoulders, as much as possible in a straight line from the shoulder. The hand is put in with the little finger downwards and the thumb directed upwards. In addition there is an angle between the forearm and the hand, at which the hand is pointed something more outwards than the forearm.The shoulder remains as high as possible, so that the water resistance caused by the shoulder is reduced to a minimum.

The Glide-phase
The arm-movement does not stop with the put in, but goes stretched further to a depth of about 30 cm. This part of the pull through you could call the glide-phase. This is also the moment on which the damsurfaces are set in the right position for the pull-phase. The wrists bend, so that the palms of the hand (the most important damsurfaces) go as quickly as possible in a good position on the direction of movement. As a result of specific bearing of the hand it is possible that a particular profile comes into being , through which the hand can be 'locked' in the water which pulls the body trhough the water.

The Pull-phase-The pull-phase starts when the hand and the forearm, opposite to the swimmovement, begin the damming. Again the hand leads the movement and the upper arm turns outwards in the pull-phase.During the pull-phase the arm is bended more and more in the elbow, at which the elbow stays lower in the horizontal surface than the arm. (Take a look at the images). The bow of the arms is the biggest when the shoulder is passed by the hand. The advantage of the bow in the arm is that the movement is made close to the body and that the amount of delivered power is much bigger. The angle is about 90 degrees. The hand will come more to the watersurface during the pull-phase.The Push-phaseWhen we push through to the hips and the arms stretch themselves, we come to the push-phase. During the entire pull through we try to point the elbow to the bottom of the pool. During the push-phase the elbow will pass from 90 to 180 degrees. This means that the arm will be stretched gradually. Because of this stretching the hand will be lower in the water.At the end of the push-phase there appears a downward accelerated movement, also called the 'Buggy Whip'. The result of this movement is that the reaction on the body is pointed upwards, through which the shoulder at the same body half will come out of the water, thorugh which the pull over of this arm will pass easier.

The Lash out
The pull through ends at a depth of about 45 cm. Here starts the unbending of the arm. Through rounding the hand, which means turning the thumb upwards, the lash out can be started when the hand goes through the watersurface.We see during the swimming of the backstroke a continuous spinning of the shoulders round the longitudinal axis of the body. This is just normal; it is necessary to pull through properly. This spinning movement happens continuously. To swim backstroke properly, a smooth shoulderjoint is required.The arms move right in front of eachother. When the left arm pulls through, the right arm makes a lash out and so on and on. The distance between the arms stays the same.

The Legstroke
You can compare the legstroke of the backstroke with the legstroke of the freestyle; both legstrokes are not only in a vertical surface. There is not only a up and down going movement. The functions of the legs are to dam and to stabilize/compensate.The sideways pointed movements are also called 'lateralmovements' and have a compensating function. The hips and legs turn with the stroke, so that the sideways pointed legmovement can take place easily.The legmovement is started out of the hips. Because of the good bearing of the damsurfaces (mainly the foot and the lower part of the leg) the upbeat has the most damming abilities. The upbeat is mainly started with a bended leg and a stretched foot. At the end of the upbeat the toes break through the water surface. After that, the downbeat begins and is executed with stretched legs. Because of this there is hardly stowage during the downbeat. To move the legs well a light bow in the hips is necessary. During the complete legstroke, the feet are kept relaxed. That is why the feet are druing the upbeat directed a bit inwards.

The Combination
At the backstroke, the combination of the arm- and legmovement is executed almost automaticly. There does exist a 'combination-scheme' at the backstroke, which is 2 : 6. This means that there are swum 6 legstrokes during 2 armstrokes. At the backstroke, the head stays still, with the chin directed upwards.

Breathing
If the backstroke is swum well, breathing should not be a problem, because the face is always above the watersurface. Still is the breathing a problem, because the regular rhythm, a good adjust on the arm-movement is necessary. The best way to breath at the backstroke is: inhaling during the pull over, breathing out during the pull through of that same arm.Inhaling occurs through the mouth, breathing out through mouth and nose. In the first place, because the water in the nose needs to be blown out and in second place because breathing out through mouth and nose will take place more continuously.

Frequently Made Mistakes
- The arms do not move straight in opposite, through which the armstroke is swum very irregularly- The arms are put in too high, which causes swinging of the body- The arms are put through too deep- At the lash out the thumb is not pointed straight upwards, which causes a lot of resistance and through which the shoulder's rolling movement is crossed- With the put in, the little finger is not first in the water, through which a good dam-movement is not possible- No relaxed ankles, which causes more resistance than stowage- Irregular breathing.- Breathing out insufficiently, which causes hyperventilation.

PAINT ON HUMAN SKIN

2006-07-14T10:28:00.000+01:00

You have to try this form of art..

FACE PAINTING !!!

Its so cool…another adventurous venture of mine. I went for a face painting class..the pictures below will show what we did.I loved it..enjoyed working with colours and just bringing the creative side out….YOU must try this..

Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, face painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours and can be washed off in a few minutes too they are water based!!

P.S…use only face paints as they have anti bacterial agents in them and moisturisers as well.

THIS IS WHAT I DID - MY WORK

HOW I WAS MESSED UP??

Hello friends...would you like to try this..i can try my skills on you:)
You can be my model .

WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?

2006-07-06T10:46:00.000+01:00

My Surprise !!

Hello friends..you may look at this and think what am I posting..but I feel I must share my surprises and my good times with you guys.

Last night I went home and had this big, heavy beautifully packed box sitting at the hallway of my house..and could not believe that it was for me…and a gift!!!It’s not Christmas…not my birthday!! I opened the letter and lo..what it said..I won a price for a radio (Premier Christian Radio) competition I entered weeks ago.

It was a Tilda rice competition and I entered by giving in my own recipe .The first 2 winners get a dinner set and the next 10 get 10 kgs of rice. I had forgotten about it ....and obviously you have guessed…I won a 12 piece dinner set..amasing…I’m so happy …wow!! Thanking God he lifted my low spirit of the past few days..amasing how God encourages!!

Here’s the recipe for you guys to try…no copyrights reserved feel free to add you combinations and let me know what you think. By the way eggplant/Aubergine is the Indian Katrikaai.

Eggplant/ Aubergine Rice

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup rice (300 ml)
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil
2 red chillies
200 gms onions
200 gms aubergine
1 1/2 tsp mustard
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 cloves
4 cardamom
3 cm length cinnamon
1 inch fresh ginger chopped fine
2 fresh garlic cloves chopped fine
Salt to taste
15 curry leaves
1tsp Turmeric Powder
1tsp coriander powder
Rub salt and turmeric powder, and coriander powder on the aubergine. Keep aside for half hour and then shallow fry and keep aside.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom and the cinnamon bit. Add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add chopped red chillies and Tilda rice and some more olive oil and just stir till the rice is coated with oil. Add Salt and ¼ tsp of turmeric and the necessary quantity of water for the rice to cook and leave it in low flame for the rice to be cooked. When the rice is nearly cooked add the cooked aubergines and mix and leave it to cook for a few minutes.

Empty the contents from the pan into the tray garnish with curry leaves - mix well and serve.

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SCULPTING YOUR BUTT AND THIGHS TO SUIT YOUR BODY SHAPE

2006-06-20T15:54:00.000+01:00

GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

The Gluteus Maximus is one of the largest and strongest muscles in the body.
The reason that you have so many problems trying to rid yourself of your thighs and butt is because these areas are main storage areas for body fat. For women reducing these areas can drive you nuts!

Other Names:

Butt
Hips (Rear)
Glutes

How Eating the Wrong Food Affects Your Butt and Thigh Size

The size increase in your butt and thigh areas can depend on the type of program you are performing and what you are eating. To start with if your body fat storage areas tend to be around your butt and thighs you need to be very careful of the extra bits and pieces you snack on. You can bet that most of the time when you consume extra calories and fat it will go straight to your thighs and butt.

WHICH EXERCISES ARE YOU PERFORMING?

Sure it's fine to say "I am going to tone my butt and thighs" but if you are using a program that may not be correct for your body type you can easily, and unintentionally, increase the size of both of them!

How to Reduce or Increase Your Butt and Thighs!

CardioCardio exercise plays an important part in how you can change or alter the size of your thighs and butt.
To decrease the size of your butt use a continual higher intensity style cardio program. So this would be around 45-55 mins at a challenging pace. You'll need to perform around 5-6 sessions per week.

To increase your butt and thighs try using intervals for which you perform stints of "sprints" or increase the intensity to really help your butt and thigh muscles burn. Around 35 minutes (up to 45 mins) going from low intensity, then moderate, then flat out then back to low intensity, moderate and back up to another short stint of flat out and so on. You can run up bleaches then walk down, do sprint drills at the track sprinting 100 meters then walking back. You get my drift. Do this around 3 times per week. 4 times if you're trying to nip some more body fat in the bud.

Do:
Maximize their exercise involvement by squeezing your butt at the top of each movement. Press through your heels during leg pressing exercises.
Squats
Leg Press
Lunges
Hack Squats
Stretch them, as they are often neglected.
Don't:
Solely perform isolation exercises, as compound exercises work the area more efficiently. Fear that squats will make your butt large as a female.

Exercises

Deadlifts
Stand with your feet wide apart, your toes pointing out, and your hands clasped together in front of your pelvis. Bend your knees as you bend forward from your hips. Make sure you keep your lower back straight. Reach back between your legs and stick out your buttocks. Try to bring your knees as close to your chest as possible. Quickly straighten up, fully extending your hips and knees, and thrust your pelvis forward as you tighten your glutes as hard as you can. Repeat this movement about 15–20 times.
To make this exercise more intense, try it while holding on to a light barbell. Do not lift the barbell with your arms. Allow the barbell to hang down from your arms as you straighten your body upright.
Perform this exercise and the following exercises 3 times a week. Concentrate on contracting your gluteal muscles rather than just going through the motions of the exercise. You should experience some soreness in your muscles the following day.
Kneeling Kickbacks
While on your hands and knees, extend one leg straight back and touch your toe to the floor. Raise your leg as high as you can. Lower and repeat. Perform the same movement with your opposite leg.
Pelvic Lifts
While lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, lift your pelvis straight up while tensing your buttocks. Lower your pelvis back to the floor, relax your buttocks, and repeat

IS IT THE END TIMES?

2006-06-05T11:30:00.000+01:00

TOMORROW IS 6 JUNE 2006

This morning I was reading a news paper on my way to work and this article triggered this thought of..

The town of Hell,Michigin, is counting on revelers to show up this Tuesday, June 6, 2006, to celebrate the devilish calendar convergence of 6-6-6. According to local news reports, Hell's mayor has loaded up his souvenir shop with 666 merchandise -- t-shirts, coffee mugs -- and stocked only 666 of each item.
There will be a costume competition and live music, and the town also promises to have the Gates of Hell operating over at the playground. While they're hoping for fun-loving crowds, they don't anticipate any more than the usual pecentage of devil worshippers and Satanists...
Hell has endured an eternity of puns and japes at its expense -- at least since 1841, when it was named. Tipster Art Spang recalls: "I proposed marriage to a lady friend -- she replied that it would be a cold day in Hell before she accepted. So,on January 9, 1967 we motored from Ann Arbor to Hell -- and it was cold!" [06/04/2006]

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

The time will come when there will be no doubt about who and what the "666" symbol is all about. Why? Because the end-time account of the true church is about choices that every genuine Christian then living will have to make, and the consequences of those choices.

God's people can choose to obey Him and reject the mark of the beast, but then be persecuted by the beast and deceived humans (Revelation 13:7,10,15 and 17:6), or accept the mark of the beast and face the wrath of God that will come upon those who do so (Revelation 16:2). It will be a deliberate, knowing choice, and at that time there will be no doubt what it means.

Fact Finder: What great event will occur at the time that the "beast" is eventually defeated?Matthew 24:30-31, Revelation 19:11-20

2006-05-17T10:07:00.000+01:00

THE BOGUS SCHOLARSHIP

The Da Vinci Code has become a monster best-seller with over 40 million book sales worldwide. Now the Hollywood movie based on this blockbuster is due for release worldwide mid-May. The controversial plot divides people between the many who enjoy the fast-paced hunt to decipher a code to reveal the wherabouts of the Holy Grail, and those who criticise author Dan Brown for sloppy research and for putting forward inaccuracies as buried truths

Many Christians are outraged by the plot which claims Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had children, and that the Christian religion and the Roman Catholic church in particular, has deliberately suppressed the true original message of Jesus, substituting a set of beliefs which oppress women and independent spiritual searching. Mark Greene, writing in Christianity (July 2004) described the book as ‘a confident presentation of bogus scholarship with enough truth mixed in to create a convincing alternative account’. Dan Brown insists the novel is not anti-Christian but meant to be an entertaining story to promote discussion and debate. In fact Brown claims to be a Christian and says Christian theologians have been key influences in his life. That said, his novel promotes and seeks to restore ‘the sacred feminine’ to religion in general and Christianity in particular. Brown on his website argues that women in most cultures have ‘been stripped of their spiritual power. The novel touches on questions of how and why this shift occurred… and on what lessons we might learn from it regarding the future.’

While many regard the success of the book and launch of the movie as a big threat to Christianity – many believers also consider this is a major opportunity to talk to friends, family and acquaintances about the heart of the gospel.

Building A Strong Back and Shoulders

2006-05-10T14:28:00.000+01:00

Back injuries account for about one third of all workers compensation costs and one third of all workplace injuries. Back injuries can occur wherever people are at work - on farms and building sites, in factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals, banks, laboratories and while making deliveries.

Your spine, or backbone, is the central support of your entire skeletal system. It is designed for strength, to support your body weight, and flexibility, to allow movement. When healthy, your spine is S-shaped with three natural curves. When these curves are in balance, your body weight is evenly distributed. To maintain this alignment, you need to have strong and flexible muscles in your back, legs and abdomen.

Most people do not exercise on a daily basis and few of us relax even when we are not on the move. Sometimes your work may require you to hold yourself in postures that make movement difficult and unnatural. This can lead to lower back pain. Any posture that compromises the natural curvature and muscular balance of the spine places strain and tension on the supporting muscles and ligaments, weakening them. Without proper support, the joints of the vertebrae are forced to carry weight they are not meant to carry. This leads to premature spinal degeneration and pain.
When body systems work in harmony, self-healing processes can function efficiently. Because the spinal cord carries nerves to every part of the body, any distortion or strain on the spine (known as ‘subluxations’ or ‘fixations’) can have far-reaching effects and cause problems in the internal organs, glands and blood vessels. Chiropractic treatment aims to re-align the spine so that body systems can function properly.

Your back is also the biggest muscle group in the body. Thus, effective back routines are an extremely important part of your routine.

A Strong Back Will Prevent Injuries

Managed to get Vero's back..its a natural answer!!

India's marathon boy, aged three

2006-05-03T09:32:00.000+01:00

He runs seven hours at a stretch, sometimes as much as 48km (30 miles). On a daily basis. And Budhia Singh is just three and a half years old.

When Budhia's father died a year ago, his mother, who washes dishes in Bhubaneswar, capital of the eastern Indian state of Orissa, was unable to provide for her four children.
She sold Budhia to a man for 800 rupees (£11(approx)).

But the young boy came to the attention of Biranchi Das, a judo coach and the secretary of the local judo association. Mr Das said he noticed Budhia's talent when scolding him for being a bully.

"Once, after he had done some mischief, I asked him to keep running till I came back," Mr Das told the BBC.
"I got busy in some work. When I came back after five hours, I was stunned to find him still running."

Mr Das, also the president of the residents' association of the run-down area where Budhia used to live, summoned the man who had bought Budhia and paid him his 800 rupees back.

Then started a strict diet and exercise regimen that saw Budhia adding a few kilometres to his daily marathon every few days. A few stretching exercises for the marathon boy,In place of a few lumps of rice that he used to get at his mother's place, he now has a diet of eggs, milk, soybean and meat.

He starts running at 0500 each day and does not stop till noon.
After a few stretching exercises, he has lunch and goes for a siesta.

At 1600 it is time to run again. Budhia is enjoying his stay at the judo hostel. "I can run and eat to my heart's content here," he says.
His speech is not yet easy to understand. Though he has yet to go to school, he has completed learning the alphabet of Oriya, the local language.
Budhia's coach has now set his eyes on a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

That, he says, will be possible when he can run for 90km at a stretch.
"I have no doubt whatsoever that he will achieve it soon", Mr Das says.

Lose weight on the London Underground

2006-04-26T10:49:00.000+01:00

How commuting can burn off calories?

Yesterday's Evening Standard had an interesting feature about how much weight you can lose in your normal commute.

It said "For most workers the daily slog to the office means standing or if they are lucky sitting in cattle truck conditions with the sweet smell of eau de armpit wafting under their nose." But research carried out by Costa Coffee (of all people) means we might be burning off more calories than we think.

"A typical London commuter takes 3,400 steps, walks more than two miles and uses up 246 calories each day on the journey to and from work". Over a five day week that's apparently the equivalent of an hour's jogging or burning off two Big Mac meals.The survey looked at three typical rail commutes but also added short Tube journeys at the end of them. This meant three sets of steps, at least one escalator (did they count walking up the escalator though?) and an eight minute walk from the Underground to work.

They got in a a fitness expert to try to verify their theory, who rather obviously said "Commuters tend to walk at a much faster pace, have stairs and escalators to overcome and often have to run to catch trains so the heart rate increases and calories are burned." Peter Hood continued "Depending on body weight, commuters could be shifting up to half a pound of body fat in one week on the journey to or from work".

I suppose if you add sweating like a pig in over crowded carriages in the summer time, dealing with the numerous escalator closures so that you have to hike up the stairs and calories lost by the chocolate machines having a melt down, which should be thanking the London Underground for providing such a health conscious service!

YAWN....:)))

2006-03-22T12:52:00.001Z

A yawn is a semi-automatic reflex that originates in the brain stem in response to a lower level of oxygen in the brain or lungs. Yawning also occurs when a person loses interest in their surroundings, i.e gets bored. It does not necessarily indicate fatigue, although people do tend to yawn when they're sleepy. A study was done in which heart rate, skin effects, and muscle tension were measured in 30 young adults before, during, and after yawns. They found that yawning did increase their level of arousal for a short time.

Yawning is an action that occurs throughout the animal kingdom (cats in particular seem to yawn a great deal). In the late 1980s several studies were done in rats, and it was found that rats yawned more in the early morning before awakening and also when they were very hungry. Several different brain chemicals seem to be involved in yawning, but the mechanisms are still not understood.

Yawning is a normal response to fatigue and drowsiness, but excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction and may indicate a heart problem.

Call your health care provider if

There is any unexplained and excessive yawning.
The yawning is associated with excessive daytime sleepines

What to expect at your health care provider's office?

The health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination.

Medical history questions documenting excessive yawning in detail may include the following:

When did the excessive yawning begin?
How many yawns per hour or day?
Is the yawning consistent throughout the day?
Is it worse in the morning, after lunch, or during exercise?
Is it worse in certain areas or certain rooms?
Does yawning interfere with normal activities?
Is the increased yawning related to amount of sleep received?
Is it related to use of medications?
Is it related to activity level?
Is it related to boredom?
What helps it?
Does rest help?
Does breathing deeply help?
What other symptoms are also present?
What medications are being taken?

Hello friends how many times have you yawned reading this?? Enjoy !!!!

INTER-RACIAL MARRIAGES;IS IT BIBLICAL

2006-02-21T14:05:00.000Z

What if a Chinese person were to marry a Polynesian, or an African with black skin were to marry a Japanese-would these marriages be in accord with biblical principles?

Purpose of marriage

Malachi 2:15 informs us that an important purpose of marriage is to produce godly offspring—progeny that are trained in the ways of the Lord. Jesus (in Matthew 19) and Paul (in Ephesians 5) make it clear that when a man and woman marry, they become one flesh (because they were one flesh historically—Eve was made from Adam). Also, the man and woman must be one spiritually so they can fulfill the command to produce godly offspring.
This is why Paul states in 2 Corinthians 6:14, ‘Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?’
According to the Bible then, which of the following marriages in the picture does God counsel against entering into?

The answer is obvious—number 3. According to the Bible, the priority in marriage is that a Christian should marry only a Christian.

FRIENDS EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS...BIBLICAL PLEASE!!!

Don't Let That Stop You!!

2006-02-14T12:20:00.000Z

Work deadlines, errands-it's easy to let our busy schedules get in the way of regular exercise.

First step: Identify your exercise obstacles. Then find ways to deal with them one by one. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting your sneakers on. From there, it's all down-hill (even if you're walking up hill) because the initial motivation will keep you moving. Here are some simple solutions to get you started:

Problem: I don't have time to exercise.
Solution: Who does? We need to make exercise a top priority! Successful exercisers make workouts integral parts of their daily routines. So schedule daily appointments with yourself (write them down in your day planner or your calendar!) and treat them as you would a doctor's appointment or business meeting-you're going to be there, no ifs, ands or buts. Even if you only have time for a walk-around the block-just get out there and do it. Every little bit helps.

Problem: I'd rather spend time with friends.
Solution: Make exercise a social activity. Organize a mixed-doubles tennis match, recruit friends for a hike or long walk, or join a local bicycle club with your buddies. If you make exercise an activity that you actually enjoy, not only will you be more inclined to schedule it into your day, you'll also avoid the temptation to quit early.

Problem: I'm too tired.
Solution: Okay, then just exercise for five minutes. You owe yourself that. Chances are, though, if you make it through five minutes, you'll make it through 10, and before you know it, your whole workout! Those first five minutes are always the hardest, but you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish once you start. You can avoid lethargy by making sure you have plenty of fuel-grab an energy-boosting snack like graham crackers, low-fat yogurt or a banana.

Problem: I'm just not motivated enough.
Solution: Find an exercise buddy. Research shows that having a dedicated partner makes you more likely to stick with an exercise program. You won't skip your power walk or date at the gym if your friend is waiting for you on the corner! Afterward, you'll feel doubly great because you not only had a great workout, but you also overcame procrastination. It takes a little effort, but you can do it!

LAUGH A WHILE:)))))

2006-02-01T15:37:00.000Z

Customer: Waiter, do you serve crabs?
Waiter : Please sit down sir, we serve everyone.

Customer: Waiter, is this a lamb chop or pork chop?
Waiter : Can't you tell the difference by taste?
Customer : No, I can't.
Waiter : Then does it really matter?

Customer: Waiter, there's a dead beetle in my soup.
Waiter : Yes sir, they are not very good swimmers.

Customer : Waiter, there's a fly in my soup.
Waiter : That's all right sir, he won't drink much.

Customer: Waiter, there's a fly swimming in my soup.
Waiter : So what do you expect me to do, call a lifeguard?

Customer : Waiter, what's the meaning of this fly in my tea cup? Waiter : I wouldn't know sir, I'm a waiter, not a fortune teller.

Customer: Waiter, this soup tastes funny.
Waiter : Funny? But then why aren't you laughing?

Teacher : Peter, why are you late for school again?
Peter : Well, Miss, I dreamed that I was playing football and the game went into extra time.

Wife : Do you want dinner?
Husband : Sure, what are my choices?
Wife : Yes and no.

Girl : Do you love me?
Boy : Yes Dear.
Girl : Would you die for me?
Boy : No, mine is undying love.

1st thief : Oh ! The police is here. Quick! Jump out of the window!
2nd thief : But this is the 13th floor.
1st thief : Hurry! this is no time for superstitions.

Man : How old is your father?
Boy : As old as me.
Man : How can that be?
Boy : He became a father only when I was born.

Teacher : Correct the sentence, "A bull and a cow is grazing in the field"
Student : A cow and a bull is grazing in the field
Teacher : How?
Student : Ladies first.

2006-01-23T15:12:00.000Z

EASY WAYS TO FLATTEN YOUR BELLY

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could watch your belly disappear? Here are easy ways that you can flatten your belly every day - from simple tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to belly busting moves that you can do at home. Follow these suggestions and watch your belly disappear.

1. Eat a bowl of raspberries.Packed with fiber, they fight constipation (that

can swell your midsection like a balloon).

2. Drink lots of water.It's filling, calorie-free, and keeps your metabolism running in high gear.

3. Skip the cocktails.Sure, alcohol may be fat-free, but it's loaded with calories. It can also raise your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that helps your belly store fat.

4. Sit up straight.Hunching forward makes your belly look bigger. For a slimming effect that actually trains the stomach-supporting muscles to stay taut, sit with your shoulders back, chin up, and lower back supported against the chair.

5. Get a leg up.Crunches with your legs off the floor tone the upper portion of your ab muscles. Lie on your back with your legs propped up on the bed or chair. Curl up slowly, raising your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor, then slowly lower. Do 10 to 12 repetitions, two to three times a week.

6. Reverse that crunch.To tighten your tummy from a different angle, lie on the floor with your arms at your sides, feet off the floor, and your legs and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Contract your abdominals and press your back into the floor, lifting your hips about 2 to 4 inches off the floor. Hold,then lower. Do 10 to 12 repetitions, two or three times a week.

7. Do crossover crunches.To work the muscles that define your waistline (the obliques), lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your right ankle on your left knee and your hands behind your head, elbows pointing out. Lifting your head and upper back off the floor, twist, and bring your left shoulder toward your right knee. Hold, then slowly lower. Do 10 to 12 repetitions, then repeat to the other side. Do two or three times a week.

Remember, if your aim is to get a six pack, a healthy eating regime along with aerobic exercise is also required.

Benefits of Kiwifruit in Heart Health

2006-01-17T15:31:00.000Z

Recent research conducted by the University of Oslo in Norway reveals that consuming two to three kiwifruit per day can work to thin blood, reduce clotting and lower fat in the blood that can cause blockage, without negatively affecting cholesterol levels.

What's the Best Way to Eat Kiwifruit? Try Scooping it!

What's the easiest way to eat a kiwi? Scooping! Just cut a kiwifruit in half, then scoop the delicious goodness right out of the skin. It’s as easy as eating a soft-boiled egg.

Pretty soon you’ve consumed the most flavorful, nutritious and fun fresh fruit you can get your hands on, and you’ve done it with no fuss and no muss. Eat the fruit right out of the skin, and then throw away the skin (or, if you’re really, really brave, eat the skin too – it’s loaded with nutrition!).

India - Dec 2005

2006-01-14T15:22:00.000Z

Just some pictures of my time in India this year...

With Lalitha and Louise

Outside a store with Bridget in Bangalore

The aunt and the niece (Jessica)

Adventure in Bangalore

2005-12-28T19:13:00.000Z

Dec 18, 2005

This was a great experience in Bangalore. After doing numerous runs in London, I did the half-marathon in my hometown. I made many friends on the way. Some of them are in the pics below. My brother and uncle came along to root for me.

Bangalore 2005

2005-12-28T18:27:00.000Z

Pictures of my time in Bangalore this year (Dec 2005).

Me with my parents

with papa

with amma

with brother and niece

brother with his family