SAFETY TIPS DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

Powerful tremors hit the Asian countries of Nepal, Afghanistan, India, China and Indonesia on Tuesday, May 12. An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Nepal just three weeks after the region was jolted by a powerful earthquake on April 25. Fresh tremors were felt today in the north India at around 12:35 pm IST. There was another earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale in Nepal around 1:00 pm. Later, massive aftershocks were felt all over India and Nepal.

During such crisis, one needs to take into consideration a few factors that can help save lives. 

Here are some safety tips that you can consider if you happen to be in an earthquake-hit or earthquake-prone area:

1. First and foremost, KEEP CALM. Do not panic, as it will only worsen the situation.

2. Douse all fires. There are chances that the fire may spread and/or lead to an explosion.

3. If you are inside a building at the time of an earthquake, stay indoors. Drop down and take cover under sturdy furniture, such as tables or a bed. Try to stay indoor until the shaking stops.

4. Stay away from glass or loose hanging objects. Keep away from bookshelves and furniture that can fall over you.

5. If you are outdoors, move away from buildings, trees, steep slopes and utility wires. Find a clear spot or an open ground and drop to the ground covering your head and neck with your hands.

6. If you are in a crowded place, do not rush for cover. It may cause panic among others and lead to a stampede.

7. If you are in a moving vehicle, slow down and stop in a safe manner as soon as possible. Stay in the vehicle till the shaking stops. If you are in a tunnel, try to move out of it quickly.

8. If you are in a lift, get out of it quickly. If you are in a high-rise building, you will notice that the fire alarms and sprinklers will stop functioning during a quake. So will the phones. Try and get out as safely as possible using the stairs or the fire escape.

9. Steer clear of windows and doors during a quake. If you are in bed, hold on to it, protecting your head with a pillow. Or go under it, which will be safer.

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SAFETY TIPS AFTER EARTHQUAKE

It’s been just three weeks after Nepal had been through a severe earthquake that fresh tremors hit the region. Powerful tremors were felt in the Himalayan region as well as Asian countries like Afghanistan, China, Indonesia and India on May 12. Tremors measuring 7.4 magnitude were felt at 12:35 pm and another quake measuring 6.3 on Richter scale were felt at around 1:00 pm in Nepal and parts of north India, spreading to all parts of India later.

 

An earthquake is an unanticipated natural calamity that can happen anywhere, any time. Hence it is important to be prepared for such a natural calamity. While you must be aware of the safety tips to be considered during an earthquake, you must also consider factors that must be taken care of after the quake.  

Here are 8 safety tips one must consider after an earthquake:

1. After the earth stops shaking, move out of your space and check yourself for injuries, if any.

2. Also check around for casualties. You must seek assistance if needed and help others. If you find an injured person, don’t move them around unless it’s urgent. Use first aid measures to treat them.

3. If you suspect a gas leak, open the windows. Shut off the main gas valves and leave the building but not before informing others of the gas leak. Also, remember not to light a fire or use any electronic items at the site.

4. Turn off the main water valves, too, to prevent wastage of water. 


5. Stay out of severely damaged buildings and dilapidated structures, as they may collapse any time. Also, ensure that you report such cases to the authorities as soon as possible.

6. Be prepared for aftershocks of the earthquake. There are high possibilities of experiencing tremors and aftershocks for few days after large earthquakes.

7. Safe in your house, you will have to manage without electricity and water after quakes. Hence, be prepared to move around in the dark. Know how to access emergency supplies and be aware of objects that have shifted during the quake.

8. As a precaution against tsunamis post an earthquake, you must keep away from beaches and low-lying areas. Move to upper floors in a concrete building after the earthquake tremors have died down. Or else, move to an open ground. 

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SAVE THE INTERNET, VOTE FOR NET NEUTRALITY

Defend Internet Freedom in India!

Save the Internet. Vote for Net Neutrality > http://www.savetheinternet.in/

Due to intense lobbying by telecom operators, TRAI is planning to allow them an extreme violation of net neutrality, putting at stake our freedom to choose & privacy.

What's the importance of Net Neutrality? <http://www.netneutrality.in/>

The internet's success in fostering innovation, access to knowledge and freedom of speech is in large part due to the principle of net neutrality — the idea that internet service providers give their customers equal access to all lawful websites and services on the internet, without giving priority to any website over another.

Due to intense lobbying by telecom operators like Airtel and Vodafone, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is planning to allow them to block apps and websites to extort more money from consumers and businesses — an extreme violation of net neutrality.

TRAI has released a consultation paper with 20 questions spread across 118 complicated pages and wants you to send them an e-mail by 24th of April, 2015.

Join us in fighting for net neutrality. Let’s remind TRAI that their job is to protect the rights of consumers, not the profit margins of telcos. Let’s demand access to the free, open internet.

Should the Internet be touched? That’s one way to summarise the twenty questions the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked the public in a recent consultation paper. Most questions pertain to whether the hitherto unregulated over-the-top services, typically apps such as Skype and Facebook that ride on telecom networks, need regulation. Views have also been sought regarding net neutrality, the principle of data equality that has over the years ensured the Internet remained a level playing ground. TRAI will eventually take a call on whether India has to change its approach to Internet regulation. 

But isn’t the Internet perfect the way it is? Apparently not. At least that is what telecom companies believe. After spending billions of dollars in setting up infrastructure and bringing themselves under regulatory scrutiny, telecom companies can’t bear the fact that numerous applications ride on their networks for free. Some of the apps have millions of subscribers and command valuations of billions of dollars. Some like Skype and WhatsApp compete head on with the voice and messaging offerings of the telcos, who to be fair also need money to invest in building networks. Still, what’s not to be forgotten is that the telcos do benefit from the apps that piggyback on them. More app usage means more data consumed and more money inflow. Whether telcos are really aggrieved or not is debatable.

Even if they are, violating the core principle governing the Internet will be a disastrous way of delivering justice. For, the licence to violate net neutrality will mean telcos could now be in a position to ensure some sites are served faster than others. It could also mean it becomes costlier to use certain applications. Most importantly, it could endanger the very feature of the Internet that has over the years made it possible for countless start-ups, right from the Googles to the Flipkarts, to dream and act big.

 It’s well acknowledged that the Internet has disrupted the world of business like no other technology has in recent decades. It has helped start-ups with hardly any capital and clout to still make a mark. So by rejecting net neutrality, which will enable telcos to play the gatekeeper to a valuable resource, we will be shutting the door on the entrepreneurial aspirations of millions. That’s because the only way for them to compete with the big moneyed Internet players would be to match their spends to make the Internet work for them. The absence of net neutrality will definitely benefit the telcos while at the same time harming the market by unleashing monopolistic tendencies. 

Telcos don’t want to be dumb pipes that agnostically transfer data. The cost of their ambition will be the loss of the Internet’s openness.

You don't know what net neutrality is?

Refer > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfY1NKrzqi0.

Refer > http://www.thehindu.com/…/the-importance…/article7065661.ece

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POPULATION OF WORLD BY 2050

India will be home to the largest Muslim population in the world by 2050 and Hinduism will become the world's third largest religion, according to a 'Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050' study done by the Pew Research Center.

Though the Hindu majority in India will be retained, the country will surpass Indonesia which currently has the largest Muslim population. The study projected Muslims to grow faster than the world’s overall population growth.

“By 2050, the study projects India to be the country with the largest number of Muslims – more than 310 million – even though Hindus will continue to make up a solid majority of India’s population (77%), while Muslims remain a minority (18%),” according to the study as quoted by Hindustan Times.

In an attempt to explain the reason behind the Muslim population rise in the world, the center pointed out higher fertility rates among the followers of Islam.

The fertility rate of Muslim community is 3.1 children per woman while the Hindu community's fertility rate is 2.4 children per woman. It has also found that the number of Muslims would double in Europe by 2050 and will outnumber the Christians by 2070.

As per the study, Hindus and Christians are expected to rise in numbers as well. By 2050, the number of total Hindu population in the world will be 14.9%, Christians will be 31.4% and Muslims will make up by 29.7%.

Interestingly, the population of atheists i.e. those who do not believe in the existence of a God, and irreligious i.e. people averse to religion, is projected to go up in U.S. and France, but on the whole will be on a decline. Currently, 2% to 8% of the world's population is comprised of atheists while irreligious people constitute around 10% to 20%.

"Atheists, agnostics and other people who do not affiliate with any religion – though increasing in countries such as the United States and France – will make up a declining share of the world’s total population," the study says.

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BIG BOSS 8 GRAND FINALE : PRITAM IS OUT?

Excitement and curiosity is mounting amongst fans as the winner of the high voltage reality show Bigg Boss 8 is to be announced tonight. While everyone is expecting Gautam Gulati to win, there are strong chances of Karishma Tanna also to bag the title. The sneak peek of tonight’s finale episode shows that Dabanng actress Sonakshi Sinha enters the house and declares that RJ Pritam is OUT! While Tanna, Ali, Dimpy and Gautam Gulati are seen holding hands, the video shows Pritam leaves their hand and is about to leave. Well, this is just the glimpse of the episode and we are sure that there must be a twist to the tale!

While speculations are being made that Gautam might win the current season of Bigg Boss, we wonder if history would repeat itself and one of the ladies might just be crowned as the winner. Bigg Boss 8 Grand Finale, happening on January 31, is one of the most anticipated events of the year on television. After surviving in the madhouse for four long months, Karishma Tanna, Gautam Gulati and Pritam Singh along with wild card entrants Ali Quli Mirza and Dimpy Mahajan finally entered the finale week battling politics and groupism in the house.

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AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil has been called the healthiest dietary oil on earth. If you're not using coconut oil for your daily cooking and body care needs, you're missing out on one of nature's most amazing health foods.

Coconut oil is nature's perfect food and there are an incredible number of benefits to using coconut oil in everyday life – from minor infections to serious diseases, coconut oil cures it all.

 After being demonized as an artery clogger for the last 60 years by the majority of health care officials and the mainstream media, coconut oil stayed out of the public consciousness until now. 

Multiple studies on Pacific Island populations (who get 30-60 percent of their total caloric intake from fully saturated coconut oil) have all shown nearly non-existent rates of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and obesity – issues we have come to accept as only being cured by pharmaceuticals.

 We now know that not all saturated fats are created equal. Coconut oil is composed primarily of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are burned almost immediately for energy production.

 Dr. Bruce Fife says in his book The Coconut Oil Miracle: “Eating foods containing MCFAs is like putting high octane fuel into your car. The car runs more smoothly and gets better gas mileage.” 

Studies have shown that coconut oil can successfully overpower viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, AIDS – and more. It's also great fuel for your brain and has proven especially beneficial for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. There are a lot ways to use coconut oil and just a teaspoon or so a day could make significant differences in your health. 

5 Ways to Enjoy Coconut Oil

 1. In Cooking: 

Replace butter and other cooking oils with coconut oil. Unlike other oils, coconut oil won't produce free-radicals upon heating like other vegetable oils do.

 2. Face and Body Lotion:

 Coconut oil is without question the best natural skin lotion available. It absorbs quickly and won't leave your skin feeling greasy. A single jar of coconut oil can be used as a face lotion, body lotion, anti-wrinkle cream, eye-cream, stretch mark cream and massage lotion. And it smells amazing!

 3. Hair Care: 

Coconut oil makes a great hair mask. Simply melt a few teaspoons of coconut oil and apply to your hair. Let the natural oil soak in to your hair for a few hours before washing it out. It will leave your hair very shiny and smooth!

 4. In Smoothies or Juices:

 Coconut oil is the perfect addition to any smoothie. It adds a sweet and nutty taste and creates the most smooth and creamy texture. And the extra bonus is that the fat from the coconut oil actually helps your body better utilise the minerals and vitamins from the fruit juices.

 5. Sun Screen: 

Coconut oil has been used as an effective sunscreen for thousands of years by indigenous pacific islanders. Coconut oil applied on the skin protects against sunburn and cancer. Approximately 75% of commercial sunscreens contain toxic chemicals that are linked to cancer and disrupt hormones.

 The Benefits to Daily Consumption of Coconut Oil

1. Increased immune function

2. Reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions

3. Alzheimer's treatment

4. Diabetes management

5. Heart disease prevention

6. Provides long lasting energy

7. Promotes weight loss

8. Great for skin and hair

9. Improved digestion 

10. Functions as a protective antioxidant.

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UNEXPECTED AWESOME FACEBOOK MESSAGE

When a Facebook message begins by addressing a "fatty", most would assume that what follows would be a few scathing comments. Instead, a user posted this message on Facebook that was absolutely inspiring (even though it had quite the negative beginning). 

When people are worse than you at what you do, don't judge them for it. Appreciate they are still trying. "Don't judge your beginning to someone else's middle." We are all different and in different places in our lives. 

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