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5 Entrepreneurial Lessons From 'The Destroyer', Lord Shiva Lord Shiva, also known by many other names and forms is one of most influential denominations as per Hindu mythology. Often termed to be ‘The Transformer’ or ‘The Destroyer’, Shiva is also a part of the ‘Trimurthis’, one among the three primary figures of God. Various historical and mythical researches prove that he was an ‘outstanding’ character, as he always chose to be one among all his creations and thus it is recorded that this Hindu God lived in the dark cold mountains, thereby depriving himself from the materialistic world. In every entrepreneur’s life at one point in time, they would play the role of Lord Shiva. Especially in the current context where the startup eco system is booming every entrepreneur must observe and inculcate certain qualities from the ‘Supreme God’. Unlike being a ‘Shiva entrepreneur’ who moves on to start something new after realizing that his startup is not profitable.  Here are fe...

Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal pat down.  I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them  in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the  ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot  was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my  keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all, "Honey," I stammered; (I always call him "honey" in times  like these.) "I left my keys in the car and it's been stolen." There was a period of silence. I thought the call h...

New ways to predict Alzheimer’s disease and new tips for prevention are just some of the most recent scientific discoveries in the fight against dementia. Imagine if you could prevent Alzheimer’s just by drinking more green tea, or if you could find out years in advance whether you’ve got a risk of the disease. From the discovery of new ways to predict the disease to the testing of new dementia medications, the recent research landscape has provided a range of exciting—and hopeful—news for Alzheimer’s disease sufferers and their loved ones. Read on to find out about 10 recent scientific discoveries that have shed new light on our growing knowledge of Alzheimer’s. 1. Brain Fluid Biomarkers Can Predict Alzheimer’s Years in Advance A 2012 study in Sweden provided one of the biggest Alzheimer’s findings to date: biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid—namely beta-amyloid and tau proteins—undergo characteristic changes five to ten years before the onset of Alzheimer’s, a d...

Astronauts can not do their daily chores in space as they  normally do it at h ome. Then, how do they do it? Please see this video. " https://www.facebook.com/ photo.php?v=260863157384058& set=vb.363469940379117&type=2& theater "

Hitherto, we have known of solar energy harvested to heat water and light lamps. Here is the much desired (for India) innovation of using Sun to cool down homes than heating it up. " http://news.stanford.edu/ news/2013/april/fan-solar- cooling-041513.html "

By Jeff Anderson on April 9, 2013 April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, an opportunity for us to honor those who are fighting this illness, whether it be the patients themselves, the medical professionals who treat the patients, or the caregivers who make a dignified life possible for those with the disease. According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF), up to 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease, an illness that affects seniors overwhelmingly. While film and TV star Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 30, he’s the rare exception. According to the PDF, 96% of people with Parkinson’s are diagnosed after age 50. Parkinson’s does not receive as much media attention as Alzheimer’s disease, but Parkinson’s is also incurable, every bit as cruel, and is the 14th leading cause of death in America according to the Center for Disease Control . Parkinson’s Symptoms: More than Just Tremors When ...

By Dana Larsen   Fact: Most people who work contribute to the Medicare system, but many are either unaware or misinformed about the benefits they can receive when they turn 65. Living comfortably with peace-of-mind about health insurance is important for golden years’ enjoyment. So h ere’s the 411 on Medicare’s beneficial health insurance.  According to figures released July 9th by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , hundreds of thousands of seniors miss out on Medicare benefits each year. Jim Firman, CEO of the National Council on Aging comments on the lack of public awareness when it comes to Medicare benefits : “Most seniors don’t know what’s in the law. ‘The new new wellness visit benefit is a really good benefit, but you have to use it to maximize the opportunity.” So what do you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on important health benefits? Read below for the 9 things you need to know about Medic...