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“People learn differently. Success comes from wanting to win. We just all tend to educate ourselves differently..”
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Confounding expectations, global hunger is down
Here's some surprising good news: Despite sustained drought across some of the world's bread baskets, despite the widespread impact of global warming and a destabilizing rise in global food prices -- and despite continuing population growth -- hunger has decreased over the past two decades. The number of the world's people living with hunger has dropped by 132 million, or from nearly 19 per cent of the world's population in the early 1990s to 12.5 per cent last year, a new report by the World Food Programme and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization finds.
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UK: BBC Hindi launches new television show
A new BBC Hindi TV show on global affairs will begin broadcasting on India's ETV network from Friday evening. Global India, a weekly 30-minute magazine style show, will be broadcast on five channels of the ETV network every Friday. BBC Hindi has a presence in radio, online, and on mobile phones in India. The show aims to 'connect with millions of Hindi-speaking audiences through the expansive reach of ETV channels'.
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More South Africans attending educational institutions
In the past 15 years, there has been a general increase in the percentage of South Africans from the age five up to 15 attending educational institutions, the Census 2011 results has indicated. The five to seven-year-old age group showed the most significant progress in terms of increased enrolment rates between 1996 and 2011, according to the results released by Statistics SA reported.
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Canadian clean tech industry on course to overtake aerospace industry
Canada's C$10.6-billion clean technology industry is on course to eclipse the aerospace industry in size within five years, according to a report. The fast-growing clean tech industry is on a pace become a C$26-billion industry by 2016, says the Canadian Clean Technology Industry Report 2013. Aerospace generated revenue of C$22.4-billion in 2011. Canada has the potential to become an export champion in clean technology, eventually grabbing as much as 3 per cent of the estimated US$1-trillion global market for clean technology.
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World Round-Up
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We will fight till Bihar gets special status: Nitish
Janata Dal (U) to hold a massive rally on Ramlila Maidan in March to put pressure on Centre
Buoyed by a massive crowd gathered at the JD(U)’s Adhikar rally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that the Centre was discriminating against his state by denying it a special status and promised to fight till the demand was accepted. Flanked by JD(U) national president Sharad Yadav, Mr. Kumar told the rally at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna that the Centre was adopting a ‘discriminatory’ attitude towards Bihar as it rejected its repeated pleas to grant the special category status.
Mr. Kumar appealed to the people to vote for only that party in the 2014 general elections which would promise to deliver the special category status.
Special assistance to Bihar
He demanded that the Centre set up a fresh committee to draw a strategy to provide special assistance to Bihar and other states who figure much below the national average in terms of per capita income, consumption of power, education, health among others, to bring them into mainstream. Mr. Kumar also announced that JD(U) would hold a massive rally in Delhi’s Ramlila maidan in March next year to put pressure on the Centre to provide the special status to Bihar to help it come at par with the national level on development indexes. He said November 4 is an important date for the state and the country as it was on this day that the police had lathicharged Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan while he was leading a protest to gherao the Bihar Assembly and legislators as part of the 1974 movement.
Adhikar rally
“The lathicharge had shaken the chair of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi...Sunday’s Adhikar rally is a strong message to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to stop discrimination against Bihar,” Mr. Kumar said in his over 40-minute speech. The chief minister alleged, “The inter-ministerial group, constituted by the Centre to look into the demand for the special status on the instruction of the Prime Minister, seems to have made up its mind to reject it even before the process of consultation is completed.”
While rejecting the demand, the committee, which gave time to the state to present its point of view only four days before it submitted its report, said the state did not fulfil the five conditions, which includes its being a hill state, predominant tribal population and low population density, required for a state to qualify for a special status. “Though Bihar is not a hill state, the river emanating from the mighty Himalayas is creating havoc in the state through flood every year...it is the responsibility of the Centre to talk to Nepal to find a solution to recurring floods. It has failed to fulfil its responsibility,” Mr. Kumar declared.
Mr. Kumar said the state lagged behind the national average in terms of per capita income, per capita development, consumption of electricity, health and road among others and “it will take at least 25 years to come to the national average if things move at the pace they are doing now.”
“Step-motherly treatment”
JD(U) president Sharad Yadav, who spoke before Mr. Kumar, also charged the Centre with according a “step-motherly” treatment to Bihar by denying it special assistance through special category status, particularly after its division in 2000 to carve out Jharkhand.
The historic rally venue and its surrounding areas looked like an ocean of people with some riding on camels and horses and others dancing to the sound of drumbeat. The “Adhikar rally”, is the culmination of a series of “Adhikar yatras” undertaken by the chief minister across the state for the past two months. Alleging that the UPA government never considered the issue of special status for Bihar “sincerely”, Mr. Kumar said, “After Bihar Assembly passed an unanimous resolution for providing special category state status to Bihar in 2009, an all-party delegation repeatedly sought appointments with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but it was not given,” he alleged.
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Astrology
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Aries March 21 to April 19
This should be an outstanding time to lay your cards on the table in a sweet conversation with your partner. The swirl of your daily lives may have prevented you from complete disclosure until now. You can be quick to speak, and expressions may be flowery and extremely convincing as Venus will stir up romance with words of love. It might be wise to go ahead and book that romantic restaurant and have all of the trimmings intact so you can set the stage.
Taurus April 20 to May 20
A clear decision may be in order regarding your finances. You may be in the mood to reach out to a consultant for some advice regarding your favorite charity. You may have worked hard, but you may also feel quite altruistic and empathetic so that giving may be the right thing to do at this time. Your ruling planet, Venus, will be lingering in your house of service, so giving of yourself may simply feel just right. As a result, you may even catch the eye of a secret admirer.
Gemini May 21 to June 20
 You may be overflowing with creative ideas that you may have a hard time keeping in. Your attitude will be that of a big, bold, and confident force to be reckoned with. You likely have much to say, and no one will be better at getting it out there than you. So, this could be a wonderful arena for collaborating with others since the spontaneity will lend a rather amusing and playful tone to the day. If you can laugh and adopt a positive, energetic attitude, you may convince many of your ideas.
Cancer June 21 to July 22
This should be an excellent time for wrapping up domestic projects. You may be in the midst of finishing off a redecorating plan or simply putting the finishing touches on a new schedule for the household. All in all, plans may go smoothly and you may be surprised to find others willing to go along with your ideas. Since the house may be home to many, it may be important to get consensus and support. Things can go much better when you have agreement.
Leo July 23 to Aug. 22
 You may have a perfect opportunity for seizing the moment with a presentation or proposal of some sort. This current alignment bodes well for public speaking as well, so any opportunity you may have for that would be perfect for you. It might be that you will gather with a group of your close friends or business associates and will be at the front of a new initiative for ramping up your businesses together. If you can find the forum, they will listen.
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We would love to charge less
In the two years that Neil Mills has been at the helm of SpiceJet as its CEO, he has seen it all. Cost pressures, cut-throat competition, declining revenue yields per seat, an unhelpful government, even potential collapse of a strong competitor. Through all the turmoil, Mr Mills also has quietly expanded SpiceJet’s operations and shored up its finances.
The airline reported its first profit in six consecutive quarters in June this year. The Bombardier Q400 short-haul turbo-prop aircraft which SpiceJet pressed into service a year ago has helped the airline cover even the most interior towns thus expanding its market. In this interview to The Hindu in New Delhi recently, Mr Mills says that the first signs of a turnaround in the industry are visible now and that there is a lot of interest from foreign investors, airlines and financial, to pick up equity stake in SpiceJet. Excerpts:
You reported your first profit in the last few quarters in June. So are things beginning to turnaround?
I think the industry is genuinely becoming more positive with yields improving to where they are. But the underlying cost environment we are operating in is still very challenging, particularly fuel and airport costs that are continuing to go up significantly above inflation. The rupee-dollar value may have improved marginally but it is not good enough. So, it is a dynamic, challenging environment. But generally speaking, the industry has started to turn the corner. The underlying demand is still continuing to grow though the rest of the infrastructure is not keeping pace. Flying would become an option for more and more people as we go forward. Roads and railways take time to build; you can provide an air connection faster than a road. That is what we are focussing on particularly with the Q400 operations flying to more and more places where infrastructure was a challenge.
But traffic growth numbers in the last few months are down. How do you match that with a turnaround?
You have to look at a slightly longer time horizon. You can’t look at it from month to month. From a longer time horizon, the general growth trend is upwards. And we also have to look at the economic realities around the world. With oil being where it is now there is a huge impact on the business.
Is the current fare structure remunerative or do you think fares need to trend higher for airlines to make money?
We have to be realistic and ensure that fares are at a level that is affordable to the consumer. As a low-cost carrier we would love to charge less but unfortunately with the cost structure that now prevails, that is not possible. Am I happy with the fares that are on now? No. Would I like them to be lower and still be able to recover my costs? Yes. So what we have to address is the cost issues that we have in India. This is not something that is purely down to what we decide we want to charge. The cost base that we have is enormous. If you look at fuel cost being 50-60 per cent of revenue for most airlines in India you have crossed the comfort zone which is about 35 per cent in most parts of the world. Add to this airport charges and exchange rate as all aircraft are leased in dollars and you get the picture.
Has the permission for you to import fuel helped in any way?
It’s a great step forward. We have run into some bureaucratic issues on getting some of the manuals approved. It’s been a very long winded process but we have only one more stage to cross now. We should be able to place the order for the first batch of fuel imports in the next six weeks.
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Quick and healthy breakfast ideas
Variety is the spice of life as the old saying goes. Healthy breakfasts should be a consistent part of your life, but that does not mean that they should lack variety. These breakfast recipes are unique and easy to prepare, and all of them are super healthy and filling. So here are three quick and healthy breakfast ideas.
Breakfast parfait
A little low fat dairy and some vitamin-rich fruit and you've just started your day right, nutritionally speaking.
Ingredients
3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese, or low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup pineapple chunks, papaya chunks or cling peaches
2 teaspoons toasted wheat germ
Method
Place cottage cheese (or yogurt) in a small bowl. Top with fruit and sprinkle with wheat germ.
Cranberry muesli
There may be as many versions of muesli as there are breakfast cereals, but this one's modeled after the original Swiss wake-you-up—a combination of overnight-soaked grains, nuts, dried fruit and yogurt. Make it the night before and you'll have breakfast ready when you are.
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened or fruit-juice-sweetened cranberry juice
6 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats, (not quick-cooking or steel-cut)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon wheat germ
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
Combine yogurt, juice, oats, cranberries, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, honey, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
Herb and onion fritata
This Italian-style omelet is delicious with just about any herb combination; try parsley, dill, chervil or marjoram.
Ingredients
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons farmer's cheese, or reduced-fat ricotta
Method
Bring onion and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until the onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the water has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle in oil and stir until coated. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Pour in eggs, beaten, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula, until the egg is starting to set, about 20 seconds. Continue cooking, lifting the edges so the uncooked egg will flow underneath, until mostly set, about 30 seconds more. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle herbs, salt and pepper over the frittata. Spoon cheese on top. Lift up an edge of the frittata and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon water under it. Cover and cook until the egg is completely set and the cheese is hot, about 2 minutes. Slide the frittata out of the pan using the spatula and serve.
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Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
When it comes to your career, this might be quite a memorable time for you. You may get some necessary publicity that vaults you to a new high or a very positive performance appraisal. In any event, you are likely to do quite well, especially when it comes to the work you are doing and how you get compensated. Your particular gifts are quite welcomed around the workplace and the right people might finally start to recognize that.
Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
If you are not out and about traveling, then you would do quite well in a new class absorbing all kinds of new information. This may be an ideal time for you to get out there and be seen. Your star may certainly be shining as Venus sheds a warm and colorful light on you. You eye for beauty and balance may be playing perfectly off this soft and embracing energy. If you feel adventurous and bold, you may want to head off for a distant port of call in search of some unique encounters.
Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
 Use today to investigate organizational details. Information from insurance companies, universities, and other large entities may find you wrapping up some details that pave the way for your future. This type of alignment bodes well for financial planning, estates, and other long-term arrangements. Events and details are likely to go well for you if you can find the right method for tidying up the details and facts. If you can be diligent and exacting, you should do quite well.
Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
This may be an excellent period for expressing your ideas to others. You may not always be so articulate, but the timing does seem to play into your best interests, as long as you can be forthcoming. In fact, if you can allow yourself to be completely open and transparent, you may be surprised at the reaction of those closest to you. They may have been waiting for you to express yourself in a manner that reveals your true motives. It may be quite a refreshing feeling.
Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
 You may find that your recent hard work has begun to pay off. You may have been in need of some assistance to get through some challenging events as of late. It may be that you are able to finally put the finishing touches on a project or assignment. This should be an excellent time to wrap up and set aside your accomplishments. It may feel particularly sweet if you can finally rest on your laurels.
Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
 A creative adventure may be just what the doctor ordered for you. Venus will rest in your house of adventure, so that temptation may be one that you may want to follow. Travel, new classes, and anything that expands your view would be favored under these carefree skies. This type of alignment should do well for amusing yourself in any playful manner that seems to suit you. You may want to ride a roller coaster or simply engage in childlike fun. Simplicity may be the secret to enjoying yourself in the most basic way. Party on.
Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20
An open and frank discussion with your family members may find you making careful, harmonious decisions for the future. It may be that you are planning a vacation or other gathering that ultimately knits the family ties tighter together. This may also be an excellent time for celebrating your past. Photos, old films, and even renewed connections with some out-of-touch relatives may make this alignment even more memorable. There may be few things as rewarding as stirring up those old memories.
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Moral Story
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SMS
“Nice definition of ‘TODAY.
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T – This is an
O – Opportunity to
D – Do
A – A work, better than
Y -Yesterday..”
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Good relationships are like trees
They demand attention & care in the beginning
but once they blossoms
they provide U shade in all situations of life .
LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who
will have sought and found how to serve.”
Santa returns book to library, bangs it on table &
says - What a shit ?
"I read the whole book, too many character, no story
at all" ?
Librarian : So, you are the one who took the Telephone
Directory.
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Tamil Nadu colleges all set to tap solar energy
CHENNAI: From powering street lamps in colleges and water heating systems in hostels to lights and fans in classrooms, solar energy is the new kid on campus in Tamil Nadu.
In its solar policy, the state government imposes a solar purchase obligation (SPO) on colleges, mandating them to meet 6% of their power usage from solar energy, and colleges are getting down to business.
Going by the policy, commercial establishments, colleges, government buildings, residential schools, IT parks, industries, and buildings with a built-up area of 20,000sqm come under this obligation. They can meet this by generating their own power, purchasing solar power from the state electricity board, or purchasing power from private power producers.
"Colleges have vast expanses of land to put up solar panels. They are eligible for tax benefits. It also helps to avoid technical problems relating to transmission of power from plants to the college," said Vineeth Vijayaraghavan, an industry expert .
Vellore-based VIT University is going beyond the 6% obligation and is planning to source solar power for 30% of its needs. The college currently uses diesel gensets for 30% of its needs and is looking to replace this with wind and solar energy. "We have a four-acre lake inside our campus and will be putting up photovoltaic modules over the lake for 2MW, replicating Gujarat's set up over the Narmada River," said founder and chancellor of VIT University G Viswanathan. The college will also have an in-house 3MW solar power plant and is negotiating with a few companies to set up the plants.
Apart from setting up roof-top systems, Chennai-based Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) is planning to tap solar energy for street lighting on campus. "We had done a pilot project earlier and will expand this to other areas in phases," said college principal M Sivanandham. The college is planning to invest about Rs 7 lakh in the first phase.
Captive consumption saves colleges from wasting power, and thereby, funds. "Setting up an off-grid roof-top system in the college will save about 8% of the power they buy from the grid. The power generated can be used for captive consumption and energy isn't wasted. Even during holidays when power usage is low, the mandated 6% will be required for basic activities in the college and the college can use its own power," an expert said.
On the educational side, colleges will benefit as students will learn about solar energy. "Several PG students work on simulated solar projects using fictional data for their research. Having roof-top systems gives students the opportunity to work on real-time projects," Vijayaraghavan said. At SVCE, for instance, the solar street lighting project was done by students of electrical engineering, and the college will get students of other departments to work on such projects, Sivanandham said.
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Yuvraj Singh set for English test
MUMBAI: After undergoing treatment for cancer, making a fairytale comeback in the recent World Twenty20, and then proving his appetite for the longer format with a double century in the Duleep Trophy, left-hand batsman Yuvraj Singh appears all set for a Test return.
The newly-appointed selection committee, led by Sandeep Patil, will meet at the BCCI headquarters on Monday to pick a 15-member squad for the first match of the four-Test series against England, starting November 15. Yuvraj's current form with both bat and ball and his return to full fitness is likely to be on top of their minds.
Yuvraj smashed an unbeaten 208 last month for North Zone in a Duleep Trophy match against Central, laying claim for a Test berth, after last playing the format exactly a year ago against the visiting West Indies side.
India captain MS Dhoni had recently said that Yuvraj's Test selection depended on how exactly the southpaw manages to prove his match fitness and Yuvraj seems to have done that fine, by first playing the Duleep Trophy, then for India 'A' against England.
If Yuvraj comes back, it is most likely to happen at the expense of another left-hander Suresh Raina, who had been part of the team that played against New Zealand at home in September.
In fact, Yuvraj and Raina playing for India 'A' against the visiting England side had been billed as a contest to decide who makes it to the Test team as the Number 6 batsman. Yuvraj's half-century and a five-wicket haul seems to have turned the tide in his favour.
It's a different matter if selectors decide to keep Raina in place of S Badrinath (who replaced VVS Laxman against New Zealand.
However, Raina is likely to face competition from Manoj Tiwary. Ajinkya Rahane, who struck a century in the Ranji opener against Railways , will retain his spot in 15 as the third opener.
The injury scares to opener Virender Sehwag and pacer Zaheer Khan are not serious to spoil their Test preparations. Opening for Delhi in the Ranji clash against Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Sehwag suffered a cut on his right index finger but later came out to bat at No. 6 and gave middle-order batsman Mithun Manhas some company at the crease. The brief stint was an indication that the injury is a minor one and he will be fit for the first Test, which is 11 days away.
Similarly, Zaheer, who picked a wicket with the new ball in Mumbai's Ranji game against Railways, pulled out of the attack post tea and walked back to the dressing room after a brief chat with teammates Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar. Later, Agarkar said the bowler had only pulled up sore and wanted to take it easy, adding that Zaheer will return to bowl on Monday morning.
Yuvraj aside, the core team that was part of the playing eleven against New Zealand is unlikely to change. However, minor replacements are likely in the squad of 15.
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, who played against New Zealand, is still to finish his rehab but will be replaced only if selectors insist on a third full-time spinner. However, Harbhajan Singh and Amit Mishra's lack of form could pose a worry for the wise men.
Pacer Ishant Sharma, who has been blowing hot and cold in the domestic circuit, may make way for Ashok Dinda who has been in excellent form, if the selectors opt for a fresh change.
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Movie Name : Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Release Date : November 13, 2012
Genre : Romance
Producer : Aditya Chopra
Director : Yash Chopra
Music Director : A R Rahman
Cast : Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Anupam Kher, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh.
Synopsis:
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is an upcoming 2012 Indian romance film directed by Yash Chopra and written and produced by Aditya Chopra under their production banner Yash Raj Films. The film features Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead roles, making it the first film to pair Khan and Kaif and the second collaboration between Khan and Sharma after Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. It was Yash Chopra's fourth film to feature Shahrukh Khan in the lead role, the former returning as a director after eight years post Veer-Zaara which released in 2004. Jab Tak Hai Jaan is Yash Chopra's last directorial venture before his death on October 21, 2012, just three weeks before the release of the film.
Yash Raj Films has always been very secretive about the stories of their films. However, it has been revealed that Anushka Sharma, who is playing the leading role in Jab Tak Hai Jaan, works for Discovery Channel and makes a documentary on Shahrukh Khan's life in the film.
Anushka Sharma told a leading daily, "I am Akira. I work for the Discovery Channel. And I am on a quest to discover the truth behind the compelling story of The Man Who Cannot Die."
In Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Shahrukh Khan plays Samar, who is an army officer, employed with a special unit of the forces. Anushka Sharma is always fascinated with Army Officer's daring lives. So, she convinces the channel team to produce a documentary on Samar's life. The audience will discover the entire story of the film through Akira's eyes.
Rahul Johri, senior vice president and general manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia said, "We are honoured to have associated with one of India's foremost film stalwarts - the late Yash Chopra."
The background score and soundtrack is composed by A.R. Rahman while the lyrics are penned by Gulzar. The film is scheduled to release on the six-day Diwali weekend which begins on November 13, 2012.
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the names of all continents both start and end with the same letter.
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" INSPIRING STORY "
Two frogs in the milk
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my horse. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
“That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the track. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch.
“He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, `See me after class.’
“The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, `Why did I receive an F?’
“The teacher said, `This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, `If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.’
“The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, `Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’ “Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all.
He stated, “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.”
Monty then turned to the assembled group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The best part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.” When the teacher was leaving, he said, “Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. Fortunately you had enough gumption not to give up on yours.”
“Don’t let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.”
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“Success goes to those, whose dreams are always alive. Nothing happens with only wings, it also further requires courage to fly. ”
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