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Think!

2006-11-28T13:08:00.000-05:00

This is a little story about Four "SANE" People; named:

S = SOMEBODY
A = ANYBODY
N = NOBODY
E = EVERYBODY

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that
Anybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed
Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

Who are we?

EVERYBODY or SOMEBODY or ANYBODY or NOBODY

We ought not to be EVERYBODY or ANYBODY or NOBODY,
but we need to become "SOMEBODY" so as to make a difference in the lives of the people we meet, during the journey of our life.

Mata (Mother)

2006-11-12T07:09:00.000-05:00

Uyirum neeye... Udalum neeye... uravum neeye... thaaye...
............

Vinnai padaithan, mannai padaithan...
Kaatrum, nathiyum oliyum padaithan...
boomikku ithanaal nimmathi illai...

saamy thavithan...

THAAYAI PADAITHAN!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Autumn

2006-11-01T23:09:00.000-05:00

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E.E. Cummings

Festival of light!

2006-10-21T09:12:00.000-04:00

Happy Deepavali to all

abstract..

2006-05-19T17:55:00.000-04:00

What is art, what does art do, who does it, why is it done, how is it done, where does it begin, where does it end, what can you expect from it, what not? Do you want the answers?

VALUE

2006-03-30T22:07:00.000-05:00

To realize The value of a sister/brother Ask someone Who doesn't have one.

To realize The value of four years: Ask a graduate.

To realize The value of one year: Ask a student who Has failed a final exam.

To realize The value of nine months: Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.

To realize The value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize The value of one hour: Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.

To realize The value of one minute: Ask a person Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize The value of one-second: Ask a person Who has survived an accident...

To realize The value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

To realize the value of a friend: Lose one.

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.

Enough!

2006-03-01T20:07:00.000-05:00

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Tennessee

2006-02-26T19:43:00.000-05:00

Venkateshwara Temple, TN
Downtown City of Tennessee
Mississippi River
Another view of Downtown

I was at Tennessee last week. It’s was a beautiful state, mainly focused on farming.

Invincible

2006-02-20T22:02:00.000-05:00

I WAS JADED!!!

Move...

2006-01-31T08:50:00.000-05:00

Many of us have a hard time making decisions. We fear that if we choose the wrong partner, then we'll be stuck in an unhappy relationship. Or, if we make the wrong financial decision, we'll make a bad investment. Yet, there are no wrong decisions. Perhaps we could, at times, make different choices regarding our relationships, personal pursuits, careers, or the right color of paint we should buy for our bedroom. Yet, regardless of the outcome, we always gain valuable experience or insights from any choice we make.Making a decision is always better than making no decision at all. At least we had the courage to decide, take a chance, and make a move in a particular direction. We can't take action unless we make a decision first. And, a decision is never wrong because we always gain something from it - whether we get what we thought we intended or learn a valuable lesson. Sometimes, we need to follow through on a decision to realize that we don't really want what we thought we did.

Varugirai (Anbe Aaruyire) v2

2005-11-16T08:48:00.000-05:00

throgam... throgam... throgam throgam
manithan thoongum neram parthu paasam podum vesham
kadavul thoongum neram parthu sathan aadum aattam
throgam... throgam... throgam throgam
nee vaai thiranthu kettirunthal uyirai koda koduthiruppen
nee oru paarvai parthirunthal ennai naane erithiruppen

I'm listening to Hariharan's latest song from Aaru movie.
Listen here.

Happy Deepavali (Diwali)

2005-11-01T08:53:00.000-05:00

There are those of us who believe that our lives are predestined and that we should resign ourselves to our lots in life. Yet the truth is that it is up to each one of us to decide what that destiny will be. While each of us is born with a life purpose, it is up to us whether or not we will say yes to fulfilling it. And just like when we choose what to eat, who to keep company with, and whether to turn right or left when we leave our home everyday, choosing to say yes to your destiny is a decision that can only be realized when you take action to make that choice a reality.

*Happy Deepavali to all.

*Please click on the link above for a simple e-card greetings.

Giving

2005-09-27T08:26:00.000-04:00

The most difficult time to be generous is when we ourselves are feeling poor. While some of us have experienced actually being in the red financially, there are those of us who would feel broke even if we had a million dollars in the bank. Either way, as the old adage goes, it is always in giving that we receive. Meaning that when we are living in a state of lack, the very gesture we may least want to give is the very act that could help us create the abundance that we seek. One way to practice generosity is to give energy where it is needed. Giving money to a cause or person in need is one way to give energy. Giving attention, love, or a smile to another person are other acts of giving that we can offer. After all, there are people all over the world that are hungry for love.

You and Me

2005-08-18T08:30:00.000-04:00

Each of us has been blessed with unique qualities. No one else has lived through precisely the same circumstances, possesses exactly the same qualities, or thinks just the same thoughts. We love, appreciate, and hold dear vastly different things. Because of this, it is nearly impossible to justly compare oneself to others and yet so many people stake their happiness on how they fare when measured against a neighbor, a coworker, a sibling, or Hollywood star. It is easy to think that if you had her eyes, his house, her job, or his money, that you'd be truly happy. Your value as a person has little to do with what you look like or what you possess and comparing yourself to someone else denies your own wonderful gifts and talents. Everyone has worth, but the source of that worth is individual. Learning to stop comparing yourself to others begins with accepting your worth, because your own acceptance is the most important.

Happiness

2005-08-16T00:32:00.000-04:00

The face is a complex palette of emotions. A slight turning up of the lips and a crinkling of the eyes can signal pleasure, contentment, happiness, or satisfaction. But in all cases, a smile is more than it seems. A smiling person is often judged as more attractive, pleasant to be around, sincere, honest, sociable, and inviting and is considered more confident and successful. Smiling is not a learned action. Even those born blind will smile when experiencing a joyful moment. A carefree smile is a quick and easy way to tell the world that you are open to new experiences and eager to meet new people.It is assumed that a bright smile stems from happiness, but research has also shown that genuine happiness can stem from a smile. Even a smile called forth when you don't necessarily feel like smiling can trigger the release of endorphins, brightening your day. The simple act of smiling can help relieve stress by relaxing your facial muscles and encouraging you to focus on happy memories. And a forced smile, which only involves the muscles of the mouth, can easily turn into a true smile, which lights up the entire face. A smile motivated by real happiness is likely to inspire someone nearby to smile, possibly because of the _expression's origins in the primate grin. That grin, which some scientists believe evolved into the smile, signaled that the one grinning was a friend rather than an opponent.

3D

2005-07-10T16:48:00.000-04:00

Shankar in 3D......bebe

NOTE: YOU NEED 3D GLASS

MYTHS and REALITIES about COLD and FLU

2005-06-30T18:59:00.000-04:00

There are several myths about the common cold and flu. Arm yourself with the FACTS!

Myth: Going outside in cold weather without a coat can cause a cold or flu.
Reality: Exposure to extreme cold does not lead to a cold or flu. Both are caused by viruses and are transmitted by contact.

Myth: Chicken soup will cure a cold.
Reality: While chicken soup is a good source of fluids and may help alleviate a cough or congestion, there is no special remedy hidden in chicken broth. Chicken soup will not cure the common cold.

Myth: Vitamin C and zinc lozenges can prevent or cure a cold.
Reality: Neither Vitamin C nor Zinc lozenges have been proven to prevent or cure a cold.

Myth: You can catch the flu from a flu shot
Reality: You cannot catch the flu from a flu shot because it is made from inactivated flu viruses. However, it can sometimes cause fever or soreness at the injection site.

Thanks to TYLENOL

You!

2005-06-30T10:40:00.000-04:00

Words have power. Hopefully, most of us try to refrain from saying hurtful things. To become conscious of one's speech means to become aware of the power of words and the energy behind them. Speaking consciously is very effective in bringing about positive change. We can actually change our life for the better, by being more aware of the things we say. For instance, if you're constantly putting yourself down, "I'm fat, clumsy, unpopular, etc." then you will no doubt feel as such. However, if you stroke yourself with positive affirmations, "I'm fit, athletic, friendly..." you will feel more positive about yourself to aspire to such admirable qualities. Having a positive attitude and being aware of our words is equally important when speaking to others. Speak truthfully, so that you truly mean and feel what you say. Try to be fully aware of those that you are speaking to and the effect of your words on them, this way you will be less likely to speak negatively.

Forgiving yourself

2005-06-15T09:09:00.000-04:00

We all know what it feels like to feel guilty about something and many of us struggle with feeling guilty all the time. Guilt makes us feel that we are somehow unforgivable. While this experience is common, it is detrimental to our overall wellbeing. Feeling guilty generally promotes a sense of powerlessness-an anguished agonizing over a past action that cannot be changed. The problem with this is that it doesn't inspire us to forgive ourselves, make amends for mistakes, and move forward free of emotional baggage.

Choice

2005-04-25T13:30:00.000-04:00

To forgive really is divine. It takes strength to set aside what is often justifiable anger. It's much easier to hold a grudge. Yet when we make the choice and allow ourselves to put aside that anger and to forgive those who have harmed us, we actually do ourselves a great service. Making the conscious decision to let go of pain is the beginning of healing doing so is challenging because it is easy to become attached to seeing oneself as a victim and to hold onto resentment, even when the person who has harmed us is genuinely sorry. Forgiving someone is both one of the most difficult and one of the most spiritually rewarding choices we can make.

Happy New Year

2005-04-14T10:36:00.000-04:00

In this "Parthiba Varusham" may GOD brings happy and prosperity to everyone.

Happy New Year!!! To everyone

Life is always greener

2005-04-11T18:50:00.000-04:00

It is unfortunate, however, that people so often believe that the search will be entirely fulfilled by finding the perfect job, acquiring some new gadget, losing weight, or maintaining an image. The problem inherent in looking outward for sources of happiness is that focusing on what you don't have or what you aren't inevitably leads to unhappiness. It is easy to get caught up in your desires and to ignore the sources of joy and growth already present in your life. It is said that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. When you have stopped comparing yourself and your assets to others, you'll be able to recognize that to others, you are on the "green side." Learning to live in the moment and to enjoy your personal lot can be a source of profound contentment.

The road to success

2005-03-27T20:30:00.000-05:00

The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution signs called Family. You will have flats tiers called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, you will make it to a place called Success.

Soul

2005-03-07T20:44:00.000-05:00

A soul untried by sorrows is good for nothing.

2005-03-05T23:07:00.000-05:00

After long time, I had some time to work on my vector art.

SHANKAR

Understand

2005-02-21T23:57:00.000-05:00

Faith is an action word. Not a lofty idea you hold in your head.

Busy life

2005-02-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

BUSY...BUSY...that's what I've been telling people nowadays. I'm trying to post something everyday, but I can't (somehow). Anyway, I'm back after long time. BUT, I'll be busy again for a couple of days. Life goes fast as you couldn't imagine. I was thinking that the New Year passed two days back. Its already second month of the year and my BIRTHDAY is here (tomorrow); basically, I'm getting older. OK...OK...Coming back to my life, I'm learning things everyday and interacting with people. So, I'm enjoying being busy.

New Year's Resolution

2005-01-23T08:39:00.000-05:00

Does anyone make New Year's Resolution?Why or Why not.....
Post ur comments.....

Giant Baby

2005-01-20T17:46:00.001-05:00

A woman in Brazil gave birth Wednesday to a boy that doctors have nicknamed "giant baby." The infant weighs 17 pounds, about the average size of a six-month-old. He was delivered by Caesarean section.
More news click on the title.....

Modern Love Poem

2005-01-15T21:33:00.000-05:00

My dearest darling with long dark hair and eyes azure,
My love for you is eternal, tried, and sure.
I stare into the infinite depths of your eyes,
But I often find my gaze directed at your thighs.

Everyone appreciates your unsurpassed beauty and grace,
Your perfect supple form and enchanting face.
Some say beauty is fleeting, and boy do I agree.
Your personality sucks, so when you're 40, with you I will not be.

My sweet, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...
One...uh...one...hmm...number one...gimme a chance... how about the
way your body sways?

Let me once more restate my love for you.
65% of the time, to you I'm true.
There is no other woman with whom I lay,
At least, not at this particular time of day.

My dear, you're absolutely the best.
How 'bout accompanying me to the next Centralfest?
(That is, unless I don't have another date)
The events that brought us together must have been fate.

I love you, I love you, I love you.
You're the greatest, Jenny, I mean Cherry, I mean Sue.

Pongal

2005-01-13T23:59:00.000-05:00

Wishing u all Happy Pongal!
"Pongal Nalvazhthukkal"

Conversion units

2005-01-12T21:00:00.000-05:00

*Ratio of an igloo's circumference to it's diameter = Eskimo Pi
*2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton
*1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1 microscope
*Time between slipping on a peel and smaking the pavement = 1 bananosecond
*Time it takes to sail 220 yards at 1 nautical mile per hour = Knotfurlong
*1,000,000 aches = 1 megahurtz
*2000 mockingbirds = 2 kilomonckingbirds
*52 cards = 1 decacards

whatever happens

2005-01-08T23:35:00.000-05:00

You can't believe it, you can't conceive it
And you can't touch me, ‘cause I'm untouchable
And I know you hate it, and you can't take it
You'll never break me, ‘cause I'm unbreakable!

Ford Mustang 2005

2005-01-01T23:26:00.000-05:00

The LEGEND is here.........legend huh!!! What is that anyway? ok...ok... I'll tell you. Is the MUSTANG 2005.I was so excited to see the new Mustang 2005. This new design was so attractive and the car is so powerful.

See the LEGEND in Action here:

About New Year

2005-01-01T23:12:00.000-05:00

Not all countries celebrate New Year at the same time, nor in the same way. This is because people in different parts of the world use different calendars. Long ago, people divided time into days, months, and years. Some calendars are based on the movement of the moon, others are based on the position of the sun, while others are based on both the sun and the moon. All over the world, there are special beliefs about New Year.

Hindu New Year

Most Hindus live in India, but they don't all celebrate New Year in the same way or at the same time.
The people of West Bengal, in northern India, like to wear flowers at New Year, and they use flowers in the colors of pink, red, purple, or white. Women like to wear yellow, which is the color of Spring.
In Kerala, in southern India, mothers put food, flowers, and little gifts on a special tray. On New Year's morning, the children have to keep their eyes closed until they have been led to the tray.
In central India, orange flags are flown from buildings on New Year's Day.
In Gujarat, in western India, New Year is celebrated at the end of October, and it is celebrated at the same time as the Indian festival of Diwali. At the time of Diwali, small oil lights are lit all along the roofs of buildings.
At New Year, Hindus think particularly of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.

Muslim New Year

The Muslim calendar is based on the movements of the moon, so the date of New Year is eleven days earlier each year.
Iran is a Muslim country which used to be called Persia. The people celebrate New Year on March 21, and a few weeks before this date, people put grains of wheat or barley in a little dish to grow. By the time of New Year, the grains have produced shoots, and this reminds the people of spring and a new year of life.

Happy New Year

2005-01-01T11:36:00.000-05:00

Wishing you all the best in this year!!!