FW: Heart Attack Self Help

This is very valuable information & worth reading.



Valuable Piece of information   


Let's say it's 6.15p m and you're going home (alone of

course), after an unusually hard day on the job.

You're really tired, upset and frustrated...



Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your

chest that starts to adiate out into your arm and up 

into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the

hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't

know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have

been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the

course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.



HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart

attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating

improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only

about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.



However,these victims can help themselves by coughing

repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should

be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep

and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep

inside the chest.



A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two

seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until

the heart is felt to be beating normally again.



Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing

movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood

circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also

helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart

attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many

other people as possible about this. It could save

their lives!!



A cardiologist says If everyone who gets this mail

sends it to 10 people, you can bet that we'll save at

least one life.

Rather sending jokes pls contribute by forwarding this mail
which can save a person's life...

What to do when you are trapped in a lift??

What to do when you are trapped in a lift??      

 

We never know when and where accidents will happen to us OR people around us.  Read on and hope this piece of information may help any of us when things do happen to ourself, our friends and our loved ones.

 

One day, while in a lift, it suddenly broke down and it was falling from level 13 at a fast speed.  Fortunately, I remembered watching a TV program that taught  you must quickly press all the buttons for all the levels. Finally, the lift stopped at the 5th level.

 

When you are facing life and death situations, whatever decisions or actions you make decides your survival.

If you are caught in a lift  breakdown, first thought in mind may be 'waiting to die'...

But after reading below, things will definitely be different the next time you are caught in a lift.

 

First  - Quickly press all the different levels of buttons in the lift.

When the emergency electricity supply is being activated, it will stop the lift from falling further.

 

Second - Hold on tight to the handle (if there is any).

It is to support your position and prevent you from falling or getting hurt when you lost your balance.

 

Third  - Lean your back and head against the wall forming a straight line.

Leaning against the wall is to use it as a support for your back/spine as protection.

 

Fourth  - Bend your knees

Ligament is a flexible, connective tissue.  Thus, the impact of fractured bones will be minimised  during fall.

 

For everyone, do send out this piece of information to all!

 

Saftey Tips of Banking From HDFC Bank

Falling prey to fraudsters online is common these days. This message from HDFC Bank is to inform and educate you on precautions you must take to ensure that you are not a victim of these fraudsters.

Please carefully read through and adopt these safe banking practices.

Be careful when responding to emails:

You may get messages that seem like they are coming from HDFC Bank seeking confidential information. This activity is commonly known as 'phishing'. Through such messages, you may be directed to websites appearing to be genuine, and asked to key-in your confidential information. Beware of such messages.
Please always bear in mind that:

• HDFC Bank will never ask for any confidential information such as password, customer ID, Credit Card number or PIN, CVV, DOB, and so on over an email
• A phishing email will normally have a tone of urgency - like "Your account will be temporarily suspended" and therefore please "Login to keep your account active."
• Please remember the bank will NEVER send such emails to its customers.
• If you are doubtful about the credibility of the email, please DO NOT click on any link provided in the email. This may trigger malicious codes being installed on your PC.
• Before you share any information on a website in response to an email, always assure that the URL shown in the email matches the URL of the bank website. If it does not, you have valid reason to suspect there's something fishy.
• Check for the security pad lock icon at the bottom right side of the webpage, when you are connected to the NetBanking site.

Ensure your Personal Computer is protected:

Fraudsters send genuine-looking emails that contain viruses and Trojans (A Trojan refers to a program that appears to be safe, but hidden inside, is usually something harmful, probably a virus). These viruses / Trojans, install a malicious code on your PC without your knowledge. They extract your confidential information that fraudsters use to access your bank account.

Here are a few important action points that you should bear in mind:

• Keep your PC updated with the latest anti-virus / anti-spyware software
• Install a personal firewall on your PC to protect your account
• Keep your PC updated with the latest security patches and, most importantly,
• Do not click on links or open attachments in unknown or unsolicited (spam) emails
• Do not to make purchases on unknown sites or sites whose credentials are doubtful

DO NOT transfer funds to OR share your account details with, unknown / non-validated sources:

Many phishing fraudsters are located overseas. They need a Money Mule to route the money into their country of origin. A Money Mule is someone who receives the illegal funds into his account, withdraws it and sends it to the fraudster after keeping his commission. This may be easy money, but is illegal. Such requests could come to you through emails, advertisements on genuine recruitment web sites, instant messaging / SMS, and advertisements in newspapers and even on social networking websites.

Follow these Dos and Don'ts:

• Do not be conned by emails offering you a chance to make 'easy money', especially if it is coming from overseas
• Check out the company making you a job offer if any fund transfer to them is involved. Check their contact details to find out if they are genuine
• NEVER share your bank details
• Beware of ads / notices seeking 'UK Representatives' or 'Agents' to act on their behalf for a period of time
• Should you get any suspicious email, IMMEDIATELY forward it to fake.email@hdfcbank.com

CAUTION: Remember, if you agree to participate in any such money transfer schemes for a commission, you are performing an ACT that is ILLEGAL.

Be aware, practice safe computing rules and protect your money.

Yours sincerely,

Vishal Salvi
Chief Information Security Officer
HDFC Bank

More savings to earn more from April 1

 

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate to banks to start calculating interest rates on savings accounts on a daily basis from April 1 will benefit you.

Currently, banks diddle you by not paying interest for the full month. They calculate interest on savings accounts on the lowest available balance between the 11th and the last day of a month.

As a result, you get less than the official 3.5% rate on savings accounts.

But from April 1, the central bank has directed banks to start paying saving deposit customers on a daily average basis.

“According to the revised norm of calculating interest, savings bank customers will benefit by an additional 60 basis points (100 basis points make 1%). Till now, customers were getting only 2.9% interest on their average balances. The new daily balance method will provide additional returns to customers and improve their return to 3.5%,” said Bipin Kabra, chief financial officer, Dhanlaxmi Bank.

Source: http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/31/perfin-your-savings-account-to-earn-more.htm

 

Natural and Ayurvedic Hair Dye using Garlic

Using chemical and ammonia based liquid hair dye is dangerous for scalp and hair health.
You will lose hair quicker than normal.
Using henna based powder hair dye will make hair dull and color will lose soon.
Frequent re-coloring will make hair look more duller.
So, here is a natural method to make long lasting hair dye using peel of layer over garlic.
PROCEDURE to make natural hair dye :
1. Take garlic peel(outer skin like layer) in large quantity because on making ash it will come to small quantity.
2. Roast the garlic peel on a pan till it becomes black ash.
3. Filter the ash to get fine powder with a cotton cloth.
4. Add olive oil to this ash to make it just like hair die.
5. Preserve it for 7 days(do not store in refrigerator) in glass bottle in darkness.
6. After 7 days apply it to hair in the same way as hair die. Preferably apply it at evening times and have head bath next morning.
7. For still better results don’t do head bath the next day instead keep it like that for 2 to 3 days and then have a bath.

This hair color will give natural black look to hair and will last for long period and also keeps hair healthy because of oilve oil mixture.
Also add biotin, zinc, iron, iodine and protein supplements to your diet to keep hair healthy and in natural color.

ATM Cash withdrawals at non HDFC Bank ATMs

 

ATM Cash withdrawals at non HDFC Bank ATMs

Effective 15^th October, 2009 customers will be allowed to withdraw a maximum of Rs. 10,000 per transaction from non HDFC Bank ATMs.

Savings Account customers will be allowed 5 free cash withdrawals per month on non HDFC Bank ATMs.

A charge of Rs. 20 per transaction will be levied for additional ATM cash withdrawal on non HDFC Bank ATMs beyond the first 5 transactions.

Current Account customers will be charged Rs. 20 per transaction for all ATM cash withdrawals on non HDFC Bank ATMs.

Transactions on HDFC Bank ATMs are completely free.

 For further details on special pricing on Imperia/Preferred/Classic/Corporate Salary/ Savings Max/Current Apex/Current Max/Current Plus and Current Flexi please contact your Branch Manager.

 

Simple FAQs on A(H1N1)/ Swine Flu

Below are some FAQs we felt necessary to broadcast so as to do our bit to contain the outbreak of A(H1N1), also known as Swine Flu.

What can I do to protect myself from catching influenza A(H1N1)?

The main route of transmission of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus seems to be similar to seasonal influenza, via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show influenza-like symptoms (trying to maintain a distance of about 1 metre if possible) and taking the following measures:

·         avoid touching your mouth and nose;

·         clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated);

·         avoid close contact with people who might be ill;

·         reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible;

·         improve airflow in your living space by opening windows;

·         practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.

·         If you are not sick you do not have to wear a mask.

How do I know if I have influenza A(H1N1)?

You will not be able to tell the difference between seasonal flu and influenza A(H1N1) without medical help. Typical symptoms to watch for are similar to seasonal viruses and include fever, cough, headache, body aches, sore throat and runny nose. Only your medical practitioner and local health authority can confirm a case of influenza A(H1N1).

What should I do if I think I have the illness?

If you feel unwell, have high fever, cough or sore throat:

·         stay at home and keep away from work, school or crowds;

·         rest and take plenty of fluids;

·         cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing and, if using tissues, make sure you dispose of them carefully. Clean your hands immediately after with soap and water or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub;

·         if you do not have a tissue close by when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth as much as possible with the crook of your elbow;

·         use a mask to help you contain the spread of droplets when you are around others, but be sure to do so correctly;

·         inform family and friends about your illness and try to avoid contact with other people;

·         If possible, contact a health professional before traveling to a health facility to discuss whether a medical examination is necessary.

When should someone seek medical care?

A person should seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days. For parents with a young child who is ill, seek medical care if a child has fast or labored breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures).

Supportive care at home - resting, drinking plenty of fluids and using a pain reliever for aches - is adequate for recovery in most cases. (A non-aspirin pain reliever should be used by children and young adults because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.)

Should I go to work or travel if I have the flu but am feeling OK?

No. Whether you have influenza A(H1N1) or a seasonal influenza, you should stay home and away from work through the duration of your symptoms. This is a precaution that can protect your work colleagues and others.

 Content from WHO.

Withdraw your money from ATMs for free from April 1 2009

 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a notification, has ordered banks not to charge any fee for cash withdrawal and balance inquiry.

 

All banks charged non-account holders Rs 20 for using their ATMs.

The RBI order does away with that fee but if a customer uses a credit card to withdraw cash, then a bank will charge 2.5 per cent or Rs 300, whichever is higher.

 

For cash withdrawn abroad, the charge is 3.5 per cent of the total amount withdrawn.

 

India has over 32,000 Automated Teller Machines spread all over the country.

 

The RBI order mandates that the ATM network of all the banks will be linked to one centre, the National Financial Switch, which will make ATM transactions seamless.

 

Reference: http://www.rbi.org.in/

 

Bank customers will be able to withdraw money from any bank ATM for free from April 1, says an order by the country’s central bank.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a notification, has ordered banks not to charge any fee for cash withdrawal and balance inquiry. All banks charged non-account holders Rs 20 for using their ATMs.

The RBI order does away with that fee but if a customer uses a credit card to withdraw cash, then a bank will charge 2.5 per cent or Rs 300, whichever is higher. For cash withdrawn abroad, the charge is 3.5 per cent of the total amount withdrawn.

India has over 32,000 Automated Teller Machines spread all over the country.

The RBI order mandates that the ATM network of all the banks will be linked to one centre, the National Financial Switch, which will make ATM transactions seamless.

FEW HOME REMEDIES TO AVOID SWINEFLU TO SOME EXTENT

The following are few home remedies to avoid swineflu to some extent,

 

(1)  Have five duly washed leaves of Tulsi (known as Basil in English; medicinal name Ocimum sanctum) everyday in the morning. Tulsi has a large number of therapeutic properties. It keeps throat and lungs clear and helps in infections by way of strengthening your immunity.

 

(2)  A small piece of camphor (karpooram) approximately the size of a tablet should be taken once or twice a month. It can be swallowed with water by adults while children can take it along with mashed potatoes or banana because they will find it difficult to have it without any aides. Please remember camphor is not to be taken everyday, but only once each season, or once a month.

 

(3)  Those who can take garlic, must have two pods of raw garlic first thing in the morning. To be swallowed daily with lukewarm water. Garlic too strengthens immunity like the earlier measures mentioned.

 

(4)  Those not allergic to milk, must take a glass of hot or lukewarm milk every night with a small measure of haldi (turmeric).

 

(5)  Aloe vera (gwarpatha) too is a commonly available plant. Its thick and long, cactus-like leaves have an odourless gel. A teaspoon gel taken with water daily can work wonders for not only your skin and joint pains, but also boost immunity.     

 

(6)  Take homeopathic medicines — Pyrogenium 200 and Inflenzium 200 in particular — five tablets three times a day, or two-three drops three times a day. While these are not specifically targeted at H1N1 either, these work well as preventive against common flu virus

 

(7)  Do Pranayama daily (preferably under guidance if you are already not initiated into it) and go for morning jog/walk regularly to keep your throat and lungs in good condition and body in fine fettle. Even in small measures, it will work wonders for your body’s resistance against all such diseases which attack the nose, throat and lungs, besides keeping you fit.

 

(8)  Wash your hands frequently every day with soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds; especially before meals, or each time after touching a surface that you suspect could be contaminated with flu virus such as a door handle or a knob/handle, especially if you have returned from a public place or used public transport. Alcohol-based hand cleaners should be kept handy at all times and used until you can get soap and warm water.

 

 

Note**** Please take Homeopathic Medicines based on the suggestion of certified medical practitioner to avoid side effects.

 

 

 

Cipla has launched A New Drug against Swine Flu

Cipla has launched a new drug against Swine Flu (Virenza), as an
Alternative option to Osetalmavir drug. Please find attached herewith the
availability centers.

Avoid accepting Rs.1,000/- note of series 2 AQ and 8 AC

Avoid accepting Rs.1,000/- note of series 2 AQ and 8 AC

More then 2.00 CR duplicate notes worth Rs.2,000 CR have already entered India.

Copy of this circular from RBI is also attached.

Please read & pass it on to Family & Friends

Trace any Pin Code, Vehicle No., Mobile No., STD/Area code,IP Address !!!

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Common Sense tips

1. A Foolish man tells a woman to STOP talking, but a WISE man tells her that she looks extremely BEAUTIFUL when her LIPS are CLOSED.

2. One GOOD way to REDUCE Alcohol consumption:
Before Marriage - Drink whenever you are SAD
After Marriage - Drink whenever you are HAPPY

3. Three FASTEST means of Communication:

1. Tele-Phone
2. Tele-Vision
3. Tell to Woman
Need still FASTER - Tell her NOT to tell ANY ONE.

4. Love your friends not their sisters. Love your sisters not their friends.

5. A man got 2 wishes from GOD. He asked for the Best wine and Best Woman.
Next moment, he had the Best Wine and Mother Teresa next to him.
Moral: BE SPECIFIC

6. What is a BEST and WORST news you can hear at the SAME time?
It is when your Girl Friend says YOU are the BEST KISSER among all your Friends.

7. Let us be generous like this: Four Ants are moving through a forest.
They see an ELEPHANT coming towards them.

Ant 1 says: we should KILL him.
Ant 2 says: No, Let us break his Leg alone.
Ant 3 says: No, we will just throw him away from our path.
Ant 4 says: No, we will LEAVE him because he is ALONE and we are FOUR.

8. If you do NOT have a Girl Friend - You are missing SOME thing in your life.
If you HAVE a Girl Friend - You are missing EVERY thing in your life.

9. Question: When do you CONGRATULATE someone for their MISTAKE.
Answer: On their MARRIAGE.

10. When your LIFE is in DARKNESS, PRAY GOD and ask him to free you from Darkness.
Even after you pray, if you are still in Darkness ÃÆ'¢â‚¬ "

Please PAY your ELECTRICITY BILL

Salary & Govt. Concessions for a Member of Parliament (MP)

Politics is not a SERVICE anymore but a PROFESSION.

An Important Issue!

Salary & Govt. Concessions for a Member of Parliament (MP)

Monthly Salary: Rs. 12,000/-

Expense for Constitution per month: Rs. 10,000/-

Office expenditure per month: Rs. 14,000/-

Traveling concession (Rs. 8 per km): Rs. 48,000/-

(eg. For a visit from South India to Delhi & return: 6000 km)

Daily DA TA during parliament meets: Rs. 500/day

Charge for 1 class (A/C) in train: Free (For any number of times) (All over India )

Charge for Business Class in flights: Free for 40 trips / year (With wife or P.A.)

Rent for MP hostel at Delhi : Free.

Electricity costs at home: Free up to 50,000 units.

Local phone call charge: Free up to 1, 70,000 calls...

TOTAL expense for a MP [having no qualification] per year: Rs.32, 00,000/-

[i.e. 2.66 lakh/month]

TOTAL expense for 5 years: Rs. 1, 60, 00,000/-

For 534 MPs, the expense for 5 years:

Rs. 8,54,40,00,000/-

(Nearly 855 crores)

AND THE PRIME MINISTER IS ASKING THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED, OUT PERFORMING CEOs TO CUT DOWN THEIR SALARIES......

This is how all our tax money is been swallowed and price hike on our regular commodities...........

And this is the present condition of our country:

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855 crores could make their life livable!!

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Hyderabad - Cyberabad Police - Official Website

Hyderabad – Cyberabad Police – Official Website

The Hyderabad and Cyberabad police now have websites which go a long way in explaining various procedures for common issues such as Reporting cases, Obtaining Voter ID, Birth/Death certificate fomalities, Passport status check, Various permission formalities etc. 

They may be accessed from the following links:

http://www.cyberabadpolice.gov.in/

http://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/

 

Vehicle Registration

Did you know that you could get your brand new vehicle registered right at the RTA office or at  the e-Seva office close to your place?

How much would it cost you? 

Temporary Registration: Rs 15/-  ( Rs 100/- for Financed Vehicles)

Permanent Registration: Rs. 160/- for 2Wheelers and Rs. 400/- for Cars.

Way too cheaper than what the Broker costs you and now the service is pretty fast. So why go the wrong way round?

Got a Complaint?

Contact the Transport Officials on their toll free number 1074 or 9848989874

 

What is swine flu?

What is swine flu?
Swine flu is a respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A which infects pigs.
There are many types, and the infection is constantly changing.
Until now it has not normally infected humans, but the latest form clearly does, and can be spread from person to person - probably through coughing and sneezing.
 

What is new about this type of swine flu?
The World Health Organization has confirmed that at least some of the human cases are a never-before-seen version of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.
H1N1 is the same strain which causes seasonal outbreaks of flu in humans on a regular basis.
But this latest version of H1N1 is different: it contains genetic material that is typically found in strains of the virus that affect humans, birds and swine.
Flu viruses have the ability to swap genetic components with each other, and it seems likely that the new version of H1N1 resulted from a mixing of different versions of the virus, which may usually affect different species, in the same animal host.
Pigs provide an excellent 'melting pot' for these viruses to mix and match with each other.
 
 
How dangerous is it?
Symptoms of swine flu in humans appear to be similar to those produced by standard, seasonal flu.
These include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue.
Most cases so far reported around the world appear to be mild, but in Mexico lives have been lost.
 

How worried should people be?
When any new strain of flu emerges that acquires the ability to pass from person to person, it is monitored very closely in case it has the potential to spark a global epidemic, or pandemic.
The World Health Organization has warned that taken together the Mexican and US cases could potentially trigger a global pandemic, and stress that the situation is serious.
However, experts say it is still too early to accurately assess the situation fully.
Currently, they say the world is closer to a flu pandemic than at any point since 1968 - upgrading the threat from three to four on a six-point scale following an emergency meeting on Monday.
Nobody knows the full potential impact of a pandemic, but experts have warned that it could cost millions of lives worldwide. The Spanish flu pandemic, which began in 1918, and was also caused by an H1N1 strain, killed millions of people.
The fact that all the cases in the US and elsewhere have so far produced mild symptoms is encouraging. It suggests that the severity of the Mexican outbreak may be due to an unusual geographically-specific factor - possibly a second unrelated virus circulating in the community - which would be unlikely to come into play in the rest of the world.
Alternatively, people infected in Mexico may have sought treatment at a much later stage than those in other countries.
It may also be the case that the form of the virus circulating in Mexico is subtly different to that elsewhere - although that will only be confirmed by laboratory analysis.
There is also hope that, as humans are often exposed to forms of H1N1 through seasonal flu, our immune systems may have something of a head start in fighting infection.
However, the fact that many of the victims are young does point to something unusual. Normal, seasonal flu tends to affect the elderly disproportionately.

 
 
Can the virus be contained?
The virus appears already to have started to spread around the world, and most experts believe that containment of the virus in the era of readily available air travel will be extremely difficult.
 

 
Can it be treated?
The US authorities say that two drugs commonly used to treat flu, Tamiflu and Relenza, seem to be effective at treating cases that have occurred there so far. However, the drugs must be administered at an early stage to be effective.
Use of these drugs may also make it less likely that infected people will pass the virus on to others.
The UK Government already has a stockpile of Tamiflu, ordered as a precaution against a pandemic.
It is unclear how effective currently available flu vaccines would be at offering protection against the new strain, as it is genetically distinct from other flu strains.
US scientists are already developing a bespoke new vaccine, but it may take some time to perfect it, and manufacture enough supplies to meet what could be huge demand.
A vaccine was used to protect humans from a version of swine flu in the US in 1976.
However, it caused serious side effects, including an estimated 500 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome. There were more deaths from the vaccine than the outbreak.
 

 
What should I do to stay safe?
Anyone with flu-like symptoms who might have been in contact with the swine virus - such as those living or travelling in the areas of Mexico that have been affected - should seek medical advice.
But patients are being asked not to go into GP surgeries in order to minimise the risk of spreading the disease to others. Instead, they should stay at home and call their healthcare provider for advice.
After the WHO raised its alert level over swine flu, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office began advising against all but essential travel to Mexico.
 

 
What measures can I take to prevent infection?
Avoid close contact with people who appear unwell and who have fever and cough.
General infection control practices and good hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including the human swine influenza. This includes covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible and disposing of it promptly.
It is also important to wash your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people and cleaning hard surfaces like door handles frequently using a normal cleaning product.
If caring for someone with a flu-like illness, a mask can be worn to cover the nose and mouth to reduce the risk of transmission. The UK is looking at increasing its stockpile of masks for healthcare workers for this reason.
But experts say there is no scientific evidence to support more general wearing of masks to guard against infections.
 
 
 
Is it safe to eat pig meat?
Yes. There is no evidence that swine flu can be transmitted through eating meat from infected animals.
However, it is essential to cook meat properly. A temperature of 70C (158F) would be sure to kill the virus.
 
 
 
What about bird flu?
The strain of bird flu which has caused scores of human deaths in South East Asia in recent years is a different strain to that responsible for the current outbreak of swine flu.
The latest form of swine flu is a new type of the H1N1 strain, while bird, or avian flu, is H5N1.
Experts fear H5N1 hold the potential to trigger a pandemic because of its ability to mutate rapidly.
However, up until now it has remained very much a disease of birds.
Those humans who have been infected have, without exception, worked closely with birds, and cases of human-to-human transmission are extremely rare - there is no suggestion that H5N1 has gained the ability to pass easily from person to person.
 
 
Where can I get further advice?
Further information and advice on swine flu can be found at websites of leading health and research organisations around the world. The World Health Organisation gives background information on the virus. The UK's Health Protection Agency advises the public about what to do if returning from an affected area. NHS Choices outlines how swine flu is different from other flu. The US government's Centre for Disease Control is counting the number of cases in the US.
You can also track the spread of swine flu reports using unofficial sources. Healthmaps maps viruses using news reports. Social media guide Mashable lists some ways to track the virus . Links to useful websites are being shared on Twitter , the micro-blogging service. </font
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DO NOT IGNORE THIS ....... Especially those fond of Maggi......

 

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DO NOT IGNORE THIS ....... Especially those fond of Maggi......


'CORRECT WAY OF COOKING NOODLES'
The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health. `Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat.

This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles.

By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG (Aginomoto), it will change the molecular structures of the MSG causing it to be toxic.

The other thing that you may or may not realize is that, the noodles are coated with wax and it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to excrete the wax after you have taken the noodles.

CORRECT METHOD :

1. boil the noodles in a pot with water.
2. once the noodles is cooked, take out the noodles, and throw away the water which contains wax.
3. boil another pot of water till boiling and put the noodles into the hot boiling water and then shut the fire.
4. only at this stage when the fire is off, and while the water is very hot, put the ingredient with the powder into the water, to make noodle soup.
5. however, if you need dry noodles, take out the noodles and add the ingredient with the powder and toss it to get dry noodles.

Dietician's Note: If you buy plain hakka noodles you may initially need to boil it in water and discard the water. This will soften
the noodles, but to prevent it from sticking we need to add a tbsp of oil, also the noodles are deep fried partially to make it crunchy and then dust it with flour to prevent it from sticking while boiling. Hence when you buy the noodles they are already made unhealthy and this is the type we use to make stir fry noodles, and the regular maggi too is made the same way plus they add MSG/ ajinomoto and other chemical preservatives.


A large number of patient with the ages ranging from 18-24 years are ending up with pancreatitis either as a swelling or infection of the
pancreas due to regular consumption of instant noodles.... If the frequency is more than 3 times a week, then it is very hazardous...

Please share this info and help save a life.

 

 

The Value of a Drink !

 

 

The Value of a  Drink

"Sometimes  when I reflect back on all the wine I drink
I feel  shame.   Then  I look into the glass and think
about the workers in the vineyards and  all of their hopes
and dreams .. If  I didn't drink this wine, they might be out
of work and their dreams  would be shattered.  
Then I say to  myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their
dreams come  true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
~ Jack  Handy


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"I  feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they
wake up in the  morning, that's as good as they're
going to feel all day. "
~Frank  Sinatra


WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are  tougher, smarter, faster  and better looking than most people.

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"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."

 

~  Henny Youngman

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH  you.

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"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case.  Coincidence?

  I think not."

 

~ Stephen Wright  

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.

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"When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk,
we fall asleep.  When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to  heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!"
~ Brian  O'Rourke

 

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"Beer  is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
~ Benjamin  Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.

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"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer.  Oh, I grant you that the

wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel  does
not go nearly as well with pizza."
~ Dave Barry  

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

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To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can!

~ Dave  Howell

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse  with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

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And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers.

One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the BuffaloTheory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it  went:

"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of  buffalo can  only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when   the  herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest  ones at  the back that are killed first This natural selection  is good  for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole  group keeps improving by the regular  killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can  only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of  alcohol, as we know,  kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain  cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the  weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.  That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."