FACEBOOK CEO DONATE TO EBOLA

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Wife Donate $25 Million to Fight Ebola

            Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are donating $25 million to the CDC Foundation to help address the Ebola epidemic.

            The Ebola epidemic is at a critical turning point.

            The money will be used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Ebola response effort in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and elsewhere in the world where Ebola is a threat, the foundation said on Tuesday.

            The grant follows a $9 million donation made by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen last month. Zuckerberg and Chan are making the grant from their fund at the nonprofit Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

            Also on Tuesday, the World Health Organization said West Africa could see up to 10,000 new Ebola cases a week within two months and confirmed that the death rate in the current outbreak is now 70 percent. The disease has killed more than 4,000 people, nearly all of them in West Africa. The WHO has called the outbreak "the most severe, acute health emergency seen in modern times."

            "The most important step we can take is to stop Ebola at its source. The sooner the world comes together to help West Africa, the safer we all will be," said CDC Director Tom Frieden in a statement.

A Green Diwali

Green Diwali

         Let's have a pollution-free Diwali. Let's have a green Diwali."   It's Diwali and along with the sweets and lights, you can expect the sanctimonious green brigade to be out in full force. "Firecrackers are evil. They increase air and noise pollution to unsustainable levels. Firecrackers are insensitive. They make children cry and keep old people awake.

           There is no denying that fireworks are noisy. They cause pollution. They are easy targets because they are visible. There will be accidents. And yet, imagine a Diwali without fireworks. Without sparklers and flower pots and wheels? A 'green' Diwali will be a dark Diwali.

           There is an argument can be made, and probably will, that our country and our cities are heavily polluted, and we cannot afford to add to the high levels of fine particulate matter that infect our cities and towns.

           India is among the world's worst performers when it comes to the overall environment. We rank 125 of 132 countries. Even Pakistan and Bangladesh are less polluted than we are. A study released earlier this year by the environmental research centers of Columbia and Yale showed that India was at the bottom of the heap when it came to air pollution.

           But when it comes to the root causes of pollution, we don't really care, do we? The biggest cause of air pollution in India is the number of automobiles on our roads. But we never see outrage about the way our automobiles destroy our lives. How many initiatives do we see directed towards using less polluting modes of transportation? What do we do about the inevitable honking at every traffic signal and in between?

           Being green is hard, especially if you are from a generation that has grown up with a vehicle in the garage and air-conditioning at home. Being green is hard when your worth is measured by the number of cars you have. And until that sinks in, until the way we live our lives changes, all this talk about 'greening' Diwali is mere posturing.

           Firecrackers contain chemicals like copper, zinc, lead and magnesium which add toxins to thealready polluted atmosphere. Smoke from crackers can cause eye irritations and respiratoryproblems. The noise pollution created by constant bursting of crackers disturbs the peace andcan even cause ear damage.

           Inguries : over 40% of those injured from fireworks are children 14 years of age and younger. Males are injured three times as frequently as females. Boys between the ages of 10 and 14 years have the highest rate  of injury.

           Avoid Firecrackers: While not everyone will be willing to say no to firecrackers, this is one wayto reduce the pollution and other hazards caused by them. Buy crackers that rely more ondisplay and less on noise to create an effect. A lovely burst of showering sparks lighting up thedusk sky can be a treat to watch. Check to see if the noise levels of the crackers are within thelimits set by the Pollution Control Board. Also check to see if child labor has been involved in themanufacturing of these crackers.

            Lets us, this year too, enjoy Diwali with Diya's ( lamp), rangoli, sweets and gifts instead of crackers, and minimize the poisonous effects of crackers and maximize the happiness with earthen lamps 

          Wishing You A Happy and Smokeless Noise Free Pollution Free Diwali.

Solar Battey

IN WASHINGTON:An  American scientists have developed the world's first solar battery which recharges itself using air and light. 

"Ohio State University researchers developed the solar battery by combining a battery and a solar cell into one hybrid device. " they said

Researchers said the key to the innovation is a mesh solar panel, which allows air to enter the battery, and a special process for transferring electrons between the solar panel and the battery electrode. Inside the device, light and oxygen enable different parts of the chemical reactions that charge the battery. The solar battery will be licensed to industry, where it will help tame the costs of renewable energy. 

"The state of the art is to use a solar panel to capture the light, and then use a cheap battery to store the energy. We've integrated both functions into one device. 

The researchers believe that the device could bring down the costs by 25 percent.

"Any time you can do that, you reduce cost," said Yiying Wu, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the Ohio State University. 

Friendly city in India

  Bangalore most vegan-friendly city in India 

            People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has named Bangalore the Most Vegan-Friendly City in India. on last saturday.

             Last Saturday, Cubbon Park was the venue of a different kind of potluck. There were many delicacies on offer, but all the items were 100 percent vegan. This event, organized by the informal group Vegan Bengaluru on the last Saturday of every month, is a joy for vegetarians who don't eat eggs or dairy products.

              In a statement, PETA said, "In addition to vegan, vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants, Vegania - a self-described 'virtual vegan country' that provides a forum for and campaigns on animal rights issues - is active in the city of Bangalore." PETA also commends Vegan Bengaluru, which organises outreach activities and offers tips on vegan eating.
               According to Google Trends, searches for the word 'vegan' are on the rise across the country, and most come from Bangalore," said a PETA member.
               Industrialist Dilip Bafna, a member of Vegan Bengaluru, said he has been a vegan since 1993 and benefited a lot from it. "I've been seeing a gradual rise in positive response to our group, be it on social media or at our meetings. There has been a great appeal to people's compassion because of which they are turning vegan. What right do people have to kill animals?" he said.

              Dilip Bafna, the founder of the Vegan Bengaluru Club, says he wasn’t aware of veganism when he adopted it 17 years ago. He was always involved with animal welfare activities and was a vegetarian. “Somewhere along, I felt ‘welfare’ wasn’t enough. There’s more to do. Animal rights are equally important. In 1993, I shunned milk products and all kinds’ of animal products,” he says.

               "Bangaloreans should be proud that their city is leading the country in healthy eating that is Earth- and animal-friendly," said PETA India nutritionist Bhuvaneshwari Gupta, adding, "Vegans can Save many animals a year, just by not eating them."

                Bangalore has seen a rise in awareness about veganism as a lifestyle choice. A number of non-vegans, especially those with lactose intolerance or those on dairy-free diets, visit vegan fairs that happen in the city quite regularly.

                 A Facebook page specifically for vegans in Bangalore has helped a number of them connect with fellow vegans, sharing recipes, events, restaurants and even the locations of vegan-friendly shops. 

The Ant size Radio

The near future gadget a small size invention which can bring a big change is ant size radio. You won’t even believe the size is equals to ant. This doesn't need any battery or current to work. It retrieves current from the radio waves in the environment and works. This can bring a big change in the Wi-Fi connection, battery less phones and automatic data transmission. Let's see the success of the device in coming future.

Language facts

Language facts

There are more than 2,700 languages in the world. In addition, there are more than 7,000 dialects. A dialect is a regional variety of a language that has a different pronunciation, vocabulary, or meaning.

There are about 6912 living languages in the world.

The language with the greatest number of native speakers is Mandarin Chinese.

The language with the greatest number of non-native speakers is English.

The most difficult language to learn is Basque, which is spoken in northwestern Spain and southwestern France. It is not related to any other language in the world.

Somalia is the only African country in which the entire population speaks the same language, Somalia.

The country with the most languages spoken in Papua New Guinea (820 living languages).

The first language ever written is Sumerian or Egyptian (about 3200 BC.).

The language with most words: English and the language with the fewest words is Taki Taki (Sranan).

The longest English word with its letters in reverse alphabetical order is spoonfeed.

The language with largest alphabet: Khmer (74 letters) and the language with smallest alphabet: Rotokas (12 letters).

The most translated document is Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written by the United Nations in1948, and it has been translated into 321 languages and dialects.

Collectable & Collectors

Collectable & Collectors

Collecting is a practice with a very old cultural history. The Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty collected books from all over the known world at the Library of Alexandria.

Who collects what?

                        As soon as someone starts to collect something, a word is invented to describe the collector. Most end in-ist, which mean a person who does something. Another ending is-phile or philist, which means a lover of something.

Collecting is for some people a childhood hobby, but for others a lifelong pursuit or one that begins in adulthood. Collectors who begin early in life often modify their aims when they get older

In this Psychological factors can play a role in both the motivation for keeping a collection and the impact it has on the collector's life.

 Maintaining a collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts the stress of life, while providing a purposeful pursuit which prevents boredom. The hobby can lead to social connections between people with similar interests. On the other hand, collecting can also be a means of withdrawing from the world and avoiding human contact.

            As a motorist is someone who drives a car or a violinist someone who plays the violin.

There are a number of special names for people who collect things:

Aerophilist: collects airmail

Archtophilist: a person who collects teddy bears

Argyrothecologist: collects Money book

Bibliophilist (or) Bibliophile: collects books

Brandophilist: collects cigar bands

Cogophilist: collects keys

Conchologist: collects shells

Copolephilist: collects key rings  

Deltiologist: collects postcards

Iconophilist: collects Prints and book illustrations

Lepidopterist: collects butterflies

Notaphilist: collects banknotes

Numismatist: collects coins

Philatelist: collects stamps

Pernalogist: collects pearls

Phillumenist: collects match books

Philographist: collects autographs

Plangonologist: collects dolls

Receptarist: collects recipes

Scutelliphilist: collects badges

Vexillologist: collects flags

My Second Birth Place

My Second Birth Place is My School-"TOWN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL"

As all we know that School Life is an important turning point for everyone. If we ask anyone about their school life, they remember those evergreen memorable days and tell a lot about it. I had a wonderful experience of freedom and joy in my school days. My School has a glorious tradition. My School has been standing gigantically in the center of the town for the past 150 years. My school has earned a good name among the students and their parents in the surrounding towns. They are willing to join their children in my school. 

The School was started on Wednesday, the 14th of April, 1864 as a primary school. For the first few years it was maintained by public subscriptions and donations. In the year 1867 it was raised to a higher secondary school.The motto of this school is 'TRUTH, HONOUR, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE'.

I studied in the school where the great Mathematician “RAMANUJAN” studied. This reason is enough for anyone to love and like my school. The environment of school impresses everyone. Wherever we look, there are treed which are fondled by parrots, doves and innumerable birds. From the above clues, even a child can say that I am studying in the -"TOWN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL".

Our teachers are gifts for the students. They behave friendly with the students. In my school days I had participated in many competitions, In that I have won sometimes and lost sometimes. But the teachers had encouraged me in all situations. Good environment, fresh air, good teachers, wonderful friends, pleasant classroom – these are enough to enjoy a fantastic education. These supportive matters are wonderfully present at my school days. I am really very proud to be there.
Recently we celebrated 150th year celebration at end of January 2014, Its was a 3 days function, in that i enjoyed a lot and i meet all my friends, seniors, juniors and staff at a single place, Many old students came to that function from all over the world to take part in that function.

Finally I would like to state that countless number of friends, colorful uniforms, silly fights, friendly teachers, group photos, interesting lessons and stories, combined studies, never ending P.E.T. periods, rocking annual days, so many hands in a single lunch box,…. “School life” is just a “HEAVEN” for everyone.

I attached some pictures of my school 

Article on hindu past week-http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/schools-which-turned-out-legends-to-get-an-upgrade/article6374145.ece