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“ Whatever may be our condition in life, it is better to lay hold of its advantages than to count its evils.”
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American auto industry about to go on hiring spree
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians, and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles. From coast to coast, the industry is in top gear. Factories are operating at about 95 percent of capacity, and many are already running three shifts. As a result, some auto and parts companies are doing something they've been reluctant to consider since the recession: Adding floor space and spending millions of dollars on new equipment.
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Britain's recovery strengthens, house prices rise
British house prices are rising at their fastest pace in three years and the country's lagging industrial sector is now contributing to the economy's recovery, data showed on Tuesday.
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Cambodia welcomes statues' return from US museum
Two 10th century Cambodian stone statues displayed for nearly two decades at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art were returned to their homeland Tuesday. The voluntary return of the pair of the statues by one of America's foremost cultural institutions is seen as setting a precedent for the restoration of artworks to their places of origin, from which they were often removed in hazy circumstances.
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More Americans quit jobs, a sign of confidence
More Americans are quitting their jobs, suggesting many are growing more confident in the job market. The growth in hiring and quits provides more evidence of a dynamic job market that is making slow but steady strides. Most workers quit their jobs when they have a new position or feel confident that they can find one quickly. And when they do, it opens up more opportunities for other Americans, including the unemployed.
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World Round-Up
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Nitish planning a federal front of CMs of Bihar, WB, Odisha: sources
New Delhi: There is more trouble in store for the Bharatiya Janata Party after the LK Advani saga. Sources say that the Janata Dal United-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance is likely to end soon. Sources say Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is planning to create a federal front of three Chief Ministers, that of Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.
Sources say it is the demand for a special category status that unites them. In fact, sources add that Nitish Kumar has already extended support to the BJD rally in Delhi for a special status to Odisha. Nitish has also sent his emissary JD(U) MP KC Tyagi to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata.
JD(U) sources say in case the three Chief Ministers come together, they can negotiate with either of the two main parties - the BJP or the Congress in government formation. Top JD(U) sources say that it's just a matter of days before the JD(U) pulls out of the NDA.
JD(U) sources say the process of garnering support on the floor of the Bihar Assembly in case of walking out of the alliance has started. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting with senior JD(U) leaders in Patna on Tuesday evening. JD(U) leaders have reportedly been asked to contact independent MLAs and garner their support in JD(U)'s favour. Three MLAs have already vouched to back the JD(U).
Sources have told CNN-IBN that the announcement regarding the snapping of ties may come any day after June 15 once Nitish Kumar returns from his Seva Yatra. Sources say the official announcement will be made in Delhi by JD(U) President Sharad Yadav.
JD(U) sources said the consultation will continue and claimed that a 'big announcement' is expected 'any time'. "The decision will be announced in a few days. Be patient, wait for sometime. The decision will be made," said Nitish Kumar.
Nitish held talks with Sharad Yadav and other senior state JD(U) leaders till late Tuesday night weighing the pros and cons of remaining in the alliance. He also held talks with senior ministers in his cabinet like Bijendra Yadav, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Narendra Singh, Brishen Patel, Shayam Rajak and Rajya Sabha member and a close confidante RCP Singh.
"The ministers have met Nitish Kumar. The future of the alliance was discussed and it is a call that will be taken by the party soon. The alliance with the BJP stands for now," said JD(U) leader Vijay Chaudhary.
JD(U) leader and Bihar Food Minister Shyam Rajak said, "The recent events have raised serious questions about the alliance within the JD(U). The events in Goa have strained the alliance and now we have to ask ourselves some tough questions."
These consultations within the JD(U) come just days after the anointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as BJP's campaign committee chief for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. "This coalition is almost over now because a man tainted in communal riots is not acceptable to us," said JD(U) leader Narender Singh.
The LK Advani episode in the past two days has added fuel to the fire. It now remains to be seen when the 'big announcement' from the JD(U) comes.
JD(U)'s strength in the Bihar Assembly is 119 MLAs. If the BJP-JD(U) ties snap, Nitish would need the support of four MLAs to get a majority of 122. Sources say three MLAs have reportedly confirmed their support but in case of falling short by one MLA, the JD(U) is hoping that the Congress would abstain from voting, paving way for the survival of the Nitish government..
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Astrology
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Aries March 21 to April 19
You may want to give your home a fresh, new look. This may involve simple do-it-yourself projects inspired by books, magazines and websites, such as new window treatments, painting an accent wall, or adding colorful houseplants. Since your budget may be tight now, you may need to exert self-control when shopping, as you may be prone to impulsive spending at this time. On another note, if your weekend plans include visiting relatives, you may invite a romantic partner to come along.
Taurus April 20 to May 20
Finances will be in the spotlight. Your income may get a boost as Mars, the Sun, and Jupiter activate your money sector. This may be due to a raise, working overtime, or a new job, or you may receive a payment owed to you in connection with an inheritance, insurance claim, or legal settlement. You possibly may spend money more freely now. For example, you may decide to splurge on concert or theater tickets or purchase an expensive gift for a family member.
Gemini May 21 to June 20
 A sudden or unexpected opportunity to join an exclusive social club may come to you through a friend or business associate. Although the cost of membership may be beyond your budget, you may feel the potential networking possibilities are so impressive that you may ask a family member for a loan. At first, he or she may question whether this is a good investment. However, thanks to Mars, the Sun and Jupiter lighting up your sign, your enthusiasm and confidence will be persuasive and may help you seal the deal.
Cancer June 21 to July 22
You may be at an impasse in connection with your career. Although you may enjoy your work, you may desire more autonomy and creative freedom than your boss allows. Consequently, you may feel it is time to update your resume and look for a new job. However, you may decide to use your vacation days for a relaxing trip before you start your job search. Once Jupiter begins its one-year journey through your sign on June 26, opportunities for professional development and personal growth may come your way.
Leo July 23 to Aug. 22
 Large groups and associations may figure prominently in your life at this time. You may attend networking events, purchase raffle tickets for a fund-raiser, or search for a meaningful volunteer opportunity. On the career front, there may be rumors circulating in connection to salaries or benefits. If you are privy to confidential information about these matters, it may be best to avoid discussing these topics with your co-workers until after the news becomes common knowledge.
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Inflation seen within RBI comfort level in May
(Reuters) - India's headline inflation probably held near the central bank's comfort level of 5 percent last month, giving it room to ease policy, as commodity, food and fuel costs remained moderate, a Reuters poll found.
Wholesale prices, India's key inflation measure, probably rose an annual 4.87 percent in May, the slowest pace since November 2009, the poll of economists showed.
They rose 4.89 percent in April, the first time the index has been below 5 percent in over three years.
High inflation has been a constant roadblock for policymakers struggling to breathe life into Asia's third-largest economy, and a major factor in the declining popularity of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government.
"We don't expect it to rise primarily on account of global prices being soft in April and you would see some lagged impact in the inflation in May," said Abhishek Upadhyay, economist at Axis Bank in Mumbai.
In recent months inflation has cooled on moderating food and fuel costs, helped along by lower global commodities prices. Forecasts in the poll, conducted this week, ranged from 4.60 percent to 5.40 percent.
Both the manufacturing and services Purchasing Managers' Indexes (PMI) released last week also showed price pressures eased last month.
"As suggested by the monthly PMI readings, core inflation is likely to fall below 2.5 percent," said Rupa Rege Nitsure, chief economist at Bank of Baroda.
Core inflation, which the central bank monitors to gauge demand-driven price pressures, slowed to 2.8 percent in April from 3.5 percent the previous month on slowing global prices of iron ore and steel.
However, the Reserve Bank of India - which has already cut its lending rate three times this year - has said it will increasingly monitor prices at a retail level, partly because the wide gap has made the consumer price index difficult to ignore.
Retail inflation likely remained elevated in May, despite easing for the third straight month, after staying close to or above double-digits for over a year, according to a separate Reuters poll.
To add to inflation concerns, the recent fall in the Indian rupee to record lows has sparked worries about a rise in the price of imported goods such as crude oil. India is one of the largest importers of crude oil and gold.
"If you see the WPI basket, about 50 percent of it can be attributed to imported products. So if rupee depreciation sustains and global commodity prices don't come off ... there will be an impact on the coming domestic inflation prints," added Upadhyay at Axis Bank..
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Eating Regularly To Lose Weight
The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten. Burns more calories than they give to the body in caloric value. This plan is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After six days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by atleast 4.5 kgs.
Day One – All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. Consume lots of melons the first day.If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, you may lose over a kilo on the first day.
Day Two – All vegetables. Eat untilyou are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. For your complex carbohydrates, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potatowith one pat of butter.
Day Three – A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice.
Day Four – Bananas and milk. Eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.
Day Five – You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK.
Combine this with six whole tomatoes. Increase your water intake by one quart. T
Day Six – Beef and vegetables. Eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables.
Day Seven – Today your food intake will consist of brownrice, fruit juices and vegetables.
The next morning you will be 4-8 kgs lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the programagain. You may repeat this programme as often as you like,however, it is suggested that on the GM diet you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the programme. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed.
Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.
How it works
Day One – you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.
Day Two – starts with a fix of complex carbohydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.
Day Three – eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
Day Four – bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets.
Day Five – Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five“quarter ponders”. Do not feel you have to eat all this beef.
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Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
Professional goals will be highlighted. Although creative projects are favored at this time, you may need to burn the midnight oil in order to meet a pressing deadline. Fortunately, your energy and your ambition may be strong now. As you focus on the task at hand, you may discover that you do your best work in solitude. On another note, friends and colleagues may be a source of client referrals at this time.
Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
You may be nearing completion of a lengthy creative project or course of study. As you finish, you may feel a great sense of accomplishment. You may also feel very optimistic that it will help you achieve a professional goal. Turning to romance, you may catch the eye of someone who is very different from your usual type. However, something about this person may intrigue you, so you may decide to engage in lighthearted flirtation.
Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
 You may receive good news in connection to the status of a credit card, mortgage, or student loan application. At the same time, you may learn of changes to your health care insurance, such as a change in benefits or an increase in premiums. On a personal note, you may make a date for dinner and a movie for the coming weekend. You may decide to make reservations at a restaurant that's known for its ambiance as well as its food. When it comes to the movie, you may let your date choose the film.
Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
You may be on the fence about spending money on a party to celebrate a happy event such as an engagement or special anniversary. You may want to plan an extravagant affair with a live DJ and dancing, as well as a photo booth to entertain your guests. Unfortunately, your budget may be a bit tight now. Since you may not want to limit your guest list, you may decide to turn it into an elegant but more affordable cocktail party instead of a formal dinner.
Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
 You and a partner might not see eye to eye about a career-related matter. For example, one of you may receive a job offer that may require you to move, or it may be that a business trip will cause one of you to miss an important family event. At first, you may seem to be at opposite ends of the pole, but after you discuss the matter and express your feelings, you may discover that your values are on the same page after all.
Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
 Your workload may be heavier than usual at this time. You may need to put in extra hours because of a looming deadline for an important assignment, sales quota, or billing requirement. Fortunately, a beneficial angle between Saturn and Neptune may help you get the job done easily. On another note, you may suddenly decide to take a road trip to visit a parent or other family member this weekend. If you mention this to a sibling, he or she may be happy to join you.
Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20
The emphasis will be on making changes in your home. You may search online or work with a realtor to find a new apartment, house, or condo that offers more living space and a convenient commute to work. However, your budget may limit your options. Although you may be eager to move, you may not be willing to compromise on size or location. As a result, you may decide it's time to ask for a raise, seek a promotion, or look for a higher-paying job.
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Moral Story
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SMS
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
“If you need something from somebody always give that person a way to hand it to you.” .
LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS
Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
"FRIENDS STAND BEHIND U DURING UR BAD TIMES"
Do u want a documentary proof ??
Ok,In future check out ur marriage album..U'll find al frns behind u !!!
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Mangalore University announces results of all UG even semester courses
MANGALORE: Mangalore University has announced results of all even semester undergraduate courses, examinations for which were conducted from April 8 and ended on May 17.
In all, 87,148 students appeared for examinations relating to 15 courses. The last results announced on June 8 pertained to the final batch of 532 LlB students of the five-year and three-year course. Unlike other courses, tabulation of LlB results is done manually.
Narayana, registrar (evaluation) said BSc among the 15 courses registered the best results with 4,366 students clearing the examination for pass percentage of 80.97.
Results of other prominent courses include: B.Com: 21,504 (62.88%); BBM: 9,870 (49.55%), BA 11,327 (61.29%); BCA: 2,971 (63.17%); BSW 890 (76%), and BHM 712 (54.85%).
The above results were announced within 18 days after the end of examinations, he said.
The marks card of the students has already been dispatched to the respective institutions and they will receive it on June 17 when classes for the odd-semester gets underway, Narayana told TOI, adding that but for the computerization of the tabulation process, this would not have become a reality.
GOVERNMENT QUOTA SEATS
The university in a related development has invited applications from students for admissions to post-graduate courses for affiliated and constituent colleges under it for the academic year 2013-14 under the government quota.
Students can submit applications for MA (Sanskrit); MSW; MSc (Bio-technology), MSc (Chemistry), Mathematics, MHRD, MSc (Organic Chemistry), MA (English), MSc (Physics), MCom (Master of International Business).
Likewise, students can also apply for MSc (Computer Science) and MA (Economics) courses. Application forms and prospectus is available in the office of registrar.
Students may obtain the same on payment of prescribed fee or download the same from university web site www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in.
The last date for payment of fee with challan demand draft is June 29, registrar (administration) PS Yadapadithaya stated in a separate release.
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Ravindra Jadeja: The man from Saurashtra with the golden arm
AHMEDABAD: Whatever Ravindra Jadeja is touching these days, everything is turning to gold.
For someone who was not part of the Indian Test team and dropped from the Indian ODI and T20 teams not very long ago, the southpaw from Saurashtra has done extremely well to hog the headlines so frequently, and for all his action on the field and not off it like many of his fellow cricketers.
And the all-rounder who made his Test debut on the strength of his batting is bowling like a man with a golden arm, hardly going wrong and giving the breakthroughs whenever India needed them.
He started off with two triple hundreds in the Ranji Trophy last year and immediately made his Test debut, played successfully in the ODIs and T20s for India and then had a successful IPL campaign.
In the Champions Trophy in England, Jadeja just started from where he left in India. No doubt he has become such a trusted lieutenant to captain MS Dhoni.
In his man-of-the-match performance against the West Indies on Tuesday he not only picked up five wickets but was also the most economical among all Indian bowlers. His quota of 10 overs had two maidens, cost him 36 runs and picked the wickets of Johnson Charles, Marlon Samuels, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Sunil Narine and Ravi Rampaul.
That two of his victims were leg-before, one bowled and one caught behind also shows that he was accurate to the T and bowling tight length without giving any room for the batsmen to score. Jadeja was in fact enjoying his show and he topped it with a catch of the West Indies skipper Dawyne Bravo off the bowling of Umesh Yadav.
"I was just trying to bowl in the right areas, I played here against England and took two wickets, I'm just trying to give my good performance. I was just bowling wicket-to-wicket and letting the pitch do the rest," Jadeja said after receiving his man-of-the-match award during the post match presentation. His performance was also praised by both Bravo and Indian skipper Dhoni after the match.
"We didn't have enough runs, after the start we got, we deserved to have got 40-50 runs more, having said that, the Indians bowled well in the middle overs. They had their plans and stuck to it," said Bravo.
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Enemmy
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Enemmy
Movie Name : Enemmy
Release Date : June 21, 2013
Genre : Crime, Thriller
Producer : Yogeeta Bali
Director : Ashu Trikha
Music Director : Bappa Lahiri, Gourov Dasgupta
Cast : Suniel Shetty, Kay Kay Menon , Mithun Chakraborty , Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Johny Lever, Uvika Chaudhary, Zakir Hussain, Mumait Khan, Akshay Kapoor, Priyanka Upendra
Synopsis:
A thriller set against the backdrop of the battle between the Mumbai mafia and cops, Enemmy is the story of four intrepid CID officers (Suniel Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Johny Lever and Mahaakshay), who are entrusted with the responsibility of cracking down on the underworld and cleaning up the city by any and all means possible.
When the four cops initiate an investigation and manage to nab Mukhtar Memon (Zakir Hussain), a crime lord, everyone heaves a sigh of relief. However, the relief is short-lived and after a brief spell of peace, the gang wars start again, shocking everyone.
Deciding to up the ante, the dynamic political leader R.G, who had unleashed the CID sleuths, sends in a CBI officer (Mithun Chakraborty) to Mumbai to get to the bottom of things. However, what the officer discovers is that the gang-war is merely a façade to find out about a heist, in which two truckloads of hard cash were stolen from Memon, who will stop at nothing to get his money back.
The question is...who is crazy enough to steal from the king of the city
underworld? Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game between the characters of the
film that keeps the story line interesting right to the logical end of the film.
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A hippopotamus can run faster than a man.
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" INSPIRING STORY "
Great people are always humble
A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”
“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things – your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your job, your house, your car.
The sand is everything else. The small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.
Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
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“Like a ghostly roll of drums remorselessly beat the measure of life.”
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