2nd Episode : Stock Mkt.

Stock exchange is an organized market for buying and selling corporate and other securities. Here, securities are purchased and sold out as per certain well-defined rules and regulations. It provides a convenient and secured mechanism or platform for transactions in different securities. Such securities include shares and debentures issued by public companies which are duly listed at the stock exchange, and bonds and debentures issued by government, public corporations and municipal and port trust bodies. All the transactions of any kinda investments are done under this exchange with an organized manner. Every country has its own Stock Exchange.

We have BSE and NSE in India:
BSE : Bombay Stock Exchange             NSE : National Stock Exchange

Ten largest stock exchanges in the world :

1. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - Headquartered in New York City. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 14,242; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 20,161.

It is The largest stock exchange in the world by both market capitalisation and trade value. NYSE is the premier listing venue for the world’s leading large- and medium-sized companies. NYSE offers a broad and growing array of financial products and services in cash equities, futures, options, exchange-traded products (ETPs), bonds, market data, and commercial technology solutions. Featuring more than 8000 listed issues.

2. NASDAQ OMX - Headquartered in New York City. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) - 4,687; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 13,552.

Second largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization and trade value.  It is a home to approximately 3,400 listed companies and its main index is the NASDAQ Composite, which has been published since its inception. Stock market is also followed by S&P 500 index.

3. Tokyo Stock Exchange - Headquartered in Tokyo. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 3,325; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 3,972.

Third largest stock exchange market in the world by aggregate market capitalization of its listed companies. It had 2,292 companies which are separated into the First Section for large companies, the Second Section for mid-sized companies, and the Mothers section for high growth startup companies. 

4. London Stock Exchange - Headquartered in London. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 3,266; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 2,871.

Located in London City, it is the oldest and fourth-largest stock exchange in the world. It is the most international of all the world’s stock exchanges, with around 3,000 companies from over 70 countries admitted to trading on its markets. The London Stock Exchange runs several markets for listing, giving an opportunity for different sized companies to list. 

5. Shanghai Stock Exchange - Headquartered in Shanghai. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 2,357; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 3,658.

It is the world’s 5th largest stock market by market capitalization and one of the two stock exchanges operating independently in the People’s Republic of China. Unlike the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the SSE is not entirely open to foreign investors. The main reason is tight capital account controls by Chinese authorities. The securities listed at the SSE include the three main categories of stocks, bonds, and funds. Bonds traded on SSE include treasury bonds, corporate bonds, and convertible corporate bonds. The largest company in SSE is PetroChina (market value – 3,656.20 billion).

6. Hong Kong Stock Exchange - Headquartered in Hong Kong. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 2,258; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 1,447.

It is the third largest stock exchange in Asia and the sixth largest in the world in terms of market capitalization. Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) has about 1,477 listed companies and it operates securities market and a derivatives market in Hong Kong and the clearing houses for those markets. The three largest stocks by market capitalisation in Hong Kong Stock Exchange are PetroChina, Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, and China Mobile.

7. Toronto Stock Exchange - Headquartered in Toronto. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 1,912; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 1,542.

It is the largest stock exchange in Canada and the third largest in North America. Toronto Stock Exchange is owned by and operated as a subsidiary of the TMX Group for the trading of senior equities. Toronto Stock Exchange is the leader in the mining and oil & gas sector, including such companies like Cameco Corporation, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., EnCana Corporation, Husky Energy Inc., Imperial Oil Ltd., and others.

8. BM&F Bovespa - Headquartered in Sao Paulo. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 1,229; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 931.

Founded in 1890, today BM&F Bovespa is the largest stock exchange in South America and 8th largest in the world . There are about 381 listed companies at Bovespa.

9. Australian Securities Exchange - Headquartered in Sydney. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 1,198; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 1,197.

The Australian Securities Exchange is Australia’s primary securities exchange and it was created back in 2006 when the merger of Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange took place. Today Australian Securities Exchange is 9th largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization and has an average daily turnover of 4,685 billion dollar. 

10. Deutsche Börse - Headquartered in Frankfurt. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 1,185; Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 1,758.

Deutsche Börse is one of the world’s leading exchange organizsations providing investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital mkt. Deutsche Börse has an approximately 765 listed companies with a combined market capitalization of 1,185 trillion USD.

Most of the stock mkts across the world fluctuate and move depending upon the movement of the above listed world's major stock exchanges. 

The first questions any share investor asks are, 'Is the market up or down?' and 'How are my shares doing?'. The answers to these and many other questions about the market depend on having a good 'share market index'. It measures the market and tells you if it's up, down, ahead or behind. But what is an index?
We wl talk about it in the next episode...

All about 'STOCK MKT'

Hello Folks,

Here is the most awaited topic STOCK MKT. 
I wl try to share most of d basic informations regarding Stock Mkt and points to ponder while investing wid 'Intraday' trading, especially for the beginners and ladies/housewives who hv keen interest but less info in this field.  As this is a vast field we wl talk about this topic in episodes.  We hv to start from the basic nd for dat u wl hv to have a lotta patience. So lets start from the first episode.

Most people understand that a stock market is a place where shares are bought and sold, and in essence this is true. Most people understand a stock market is dominated by traders who speculate on the price of shares to make a profit on the difference between the buying and selling price, and in essence this is true. But a stock is so much more in-depth than these two basic propositions would suggest, and requires some deeper analysis to get to the bottom of what's really going on.

A stock market is a primarily a virtual exchange of securities (that is, shares and debentures, which companies use as a means of raising finance) and derivatives (i.e. virtual instruments such as contracts that relate to assets and securities and can be traded). It is virtual in the sense that the market is an intangible concept, rather than a physical place, and as a result of advancing technologies traders can now get involved with little more than a laptop or mobile phone. The market brings together a range of traders of all shapes and sizes - from small, one-man bands trading for their own personal gains through to hedge funds managing billions in assets, and everything in between.

The price of a share at any given stage is dictated by supply and demand within the market, and rises or falls every time a share is bought or sold. This effectively means that shares are priced by the collective will and attitudes of the market, comprised of all the traders and investment houses that actively trade in those securities.

Stock markets generally trade over a set duration of hours, usually reflecting the working day in their particular region, allowing the zealous trader to trade different markets round the clock - from London to New York to Tokyo - while affording those companies so listed to raise capital in the form of initial share issues to the market. As a result, the markets operate on a slick basis almost around the clock, bringing together buyers and sellers of securities and giving businesses and governments a free, unadulterated bellwether for the economic and commercial outlook of a given sector, industry or economy.

In essence, that's the foundation of what a stock market is, and it's by no means a comprehensive study. Getting to know the markets requires lengthy research and an understanding of business, economics, law and politics. Yet for those that do get to grips with how the markets operate, the allure of trading profits is sufficient rewards for all their hard work.

That's enough for today, for further info see u soon with the second episode.

Info : finance advisor.com

Chutti time

Scroll to the bottom for the Ans for the riddle nd Quiz..

@  An analogy 4 all  TEACHING : . . . . . They teach hw 2 cook PLAIN RICE  

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     and  expect the STUDENTS to cook BIRYANI in exams!

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@ Today's Generation :

DADA: Beta, Ja Pani Le Aa 

POTA: Main Nahi La Sakta, Main Game Khel Raha Hu. 

2nd POTA- Rehne Do Dadaji Ye To Hai Hi BadtameeZ, nahi layega, Aisa karo,

Aap Khud Hi Ja Kar Le LO....

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@ Attitude Of Young Generation

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They Luve “Facebook”

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They Hate To “Face” The “Book“-:)

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@ Sir : pappu jab me tere jitna tha tab first aata tha or tu fail ho jata he.

     Pappu : sir apko koi dhang ka Teacher padhata hoga....!!!

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@ College wali....Masaledar hoti hai, 

Office wali....sweet hoti hai, 

Ghar wali.....Fikki hoti hai, 

Hotel wali.....Mast hoti hai, 

5 Star wali.....Mehangi hoti hai, 

Nukkad Wali....Unhygenic hoti hai, 

Lekin ek baat hai.... 

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Chai akhir Chai hoti hai... !!!

Have a Garma Garam Chai..

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@ Kya aap Marne ke baad bhi beautiful ladkiya dekhna chahte

     ho ?

' Then DONATE your EYES...'

                    logo ko SOCIAL msg bhi interesting bana kar dena padta hai..

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@ An interesting statement written above wall-clock in Examination Hall
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"Time will pass, But will you…….??"

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@ Teacher: Did u make this poem yourself??

Student: Yes Sir !

Teacher: Nice to meet you, Mr. William Shakespeare...!!!

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@ Housefull exam time :

Books telling me - oh girl ur mine.!!

At night time - volume kam kar papa jag jayega 

Exam time - I dont know what to do

Result time friends tellin us - apka kya hoga janabe ali 

After result time - Oh what a loser... 

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Riddles

A man decides to buy a nice horse. He pays $60 for it, and he is very content with the strong animal. After a year, the value of the horse has increased to $70 and he decides to sell the horse. But already a few days later he regrets his decision to sell the beautiful horse, and he buys it again. Unfortunately he has to pay $80 to get it back, so he loses $10. After another year of owning the horse, he finally decides to sell the horse for $90.

The Question : What is the overall profit the man makes?

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 Here’s a quick quiz to test your mem­ory and think­ing skills which should work out your tem­po­ral and frontal lobes. See how you do!

  

- Name the one sport in which nei­ther the spec­ta­tors nor the par­tic­i­pants know the score or the leader until the con­test ends. 

What famous North Amer­i­can land­mark is con­stantly mov­ing backward?

- What fruit has its seeds on the outside?

- - Only three words in Stan­dard Eng­lish begin with the let­ters “dw” and they are all com­mon words. Name two of them.

 - There are 14 punc­tu­a­tion marks in Eng­lish gram­mar. Can you name at least half of them?

- Name the one veg­etable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh.

- Name 6 or more things that you can wear on your feet begin­ning with the let­ter “S.”

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Njoy ur hols frndzzzzz.............Hv a lotta fun .......

Answers To Quiz: 

1. The one sport in which neither the spectators, nor the participants, know the score or the leader until the contest ends: boxing

2. The North American landmark constantly moving backward: Niagara Falls (the rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)

  

3. The fruit with its seeds on the outside: strawberry.

4. Three English words beginning with “dw”: dwarf, dwell, and dwindle.

5. Fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar: period, comma, colon, semicolon, dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation point, quotation marks, brackets, parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.

6. The only vegetable or fruit never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh: lettuce.

7. Six or more things you can wear on your feet beginning with "s": shoes, socks, sandals, sneakers, slippers, skis, skates, snowshoes, stockings, stilts.

Solution to: Horse Trade

Consider the trade-story as if it describes two separate trades, where:

• In the first trade, the man buys something for $60 and sells it again for $70, so he makes a profit of $10.
• In the second trade, the man buys something for $80 and sells it again for $90, so he makes again a profit of $10.

Conclusion: The man makes an overall profit of $10 + $10 = $20.
You can also look at the problem as follows: the total expenses are $60 + $80 = $140 and the total earnings are $70 + $90 = $160. The overall profit is therefore $160 - $140 = $20.

VOICE OF ART

Hello All,

I m gonna talk about some extraordinary talent and art which is concealed deep in villages. Yesterday I visited a Thai art nd craft exhibition and believe me it was a Phenomenal experience for me. All d artisans had come from thai villages wid their handmade products. Some of them were so Unique that i hv never seen them  in any commercial mkt or malls around here in Thailand. They were simply marvellous and adorable. I could see the real and original talent. Especially the paper jewellery and greeting cards were just superb, pure imagination and unusual patterns and designs. I was so delighted and my eyes were glued. The impact was so powerful and positive that my mind was hypnotised and just forgot about the outer world.

There were hand woven baskets, cards, jewellery, pure silk and pure cotton clothes, handmade magnets, scarves, shawls, paintings and many more products Including  cosmetics. The paintings were just amazing and resembled printed canvasses.  Practical training was provided for some of the products. They were even teaching how to make some of the products on the spot. 

Since the visit, I was thinking over it again and again that there is a lotta talent hidden deep inside the villages awaiting to get explored. The same situation may be present in other countries as well. We must promote the real artists and let not die the heritage of art. At least we should pay a visit whenever this kinda exhibitions take place, just to boost up the artisans. 

U can get the info about this  kinda exhibitions from local news papers. 

Save the Heritage and save the Artisans...

BEHAVIOURAL TENDENCIES

Nowadays youngsters r seen following some ' weird ' kind of living pattern/lifestyle. which they express as ' COOL ' by meaning. This 'cool ' word has become so popular and catchy in young generation that any ' personal' activities or expressions they can enroll under this ' COO.......L ' effect- which allows them to perform the same publicly. Eg :- ' How coo.....l!!!, U R soooo Cool'.
This word has taken the place of decent and sober behaviour. Today a thoughtful article grabbed my attention which i m sharing here with u.

A basic guide on how to act like a true local and fit in....
Published: 10 May 2013 at 00.00Newspaper section: Guru, Bangkok Post.

Thai life involves a healthy amount of eccentric behavior - no shoes in the house, no stepping on doorways, lowering your head a bit as you walk past someone older than you, no getting a haircut on Wednesday - to name but four. But there are also other codes to follow should you want to appear uber Thai that you may not be aware of. Here, we present a basic guide on how to behave like a true Thai while you are at different social venues around the city.

AT MOVIE THEATRES :-

Movie-going in Thailand involves more than just sitting in a dark room and watching moving pictures. It's also one of the most popular activities among Thais despite their complaints about high ticket prices. We've picked up some "unqiue" traits found among Thai audiences.

AT RESTAURANTS :-

The range of eateries in Bangkok is very varied, from a noodle shophouse to a hotel buffet to a hi-so place that imports ingredients from across the globe. However, there's a shared pattern of how Thai patrons behave at these places.

AT MALLS :-

Malls are integral institutions to the Thai way of life. You can do pretty much anything at a mall since they gather all kinds of products and services. You can't call yourself a true Thai if you don't visit a mall at least once a week and learn how to have the proper Thai mall experience.

AT PUBS AND BARS :-

Enjoyed everyone? It's COO............L  na!!!! 

Though this article is written according to the Thais, I personally feel that this is suitable for all young blood everywhere..!!!

Housewife's world

Hello everyone,
since long i keep hearing same complains from ladies, especially housewives about killing their personal- free time. Tough this is a techno era, the Indian middle aged Housewives r not aware of the power and vast use of computers and other electronic appliances. They r reluctant to face these devices which r real timekillers and knowledgable. I would advice them to stay tuned with the era and get themselves updated with the outer world through the use of these technology. 
Apart from it there r many ways through which Housewives can kill their time in a more 'productive'and ' creative' way. I m sharing some hobbies with u after trying personally, which prooved very effective. If u wl get involved wid any of these activities whole heartedly, i m sure u wl definitely feel confident, fresh and energetic.

Flower Arrangement :-

This is a real feminine art, and you can start by yourself and do it in your own home. If you don’t want to keep replenishing flowers, you can even use fake pretty flowers and arrange them and place them in vases throughout the house.

This is an accessible hobby for anyone, even if you’re not a florist and professionally trained. All you need is your femininity and your creativity!

Writing :-

Writing is a great hobby for women who love words, have a way with words and enjoy being creative. You can write letters, stories, fiction or non-fictions.

You can write poems, make photo books, and even write letters to your friends. Writing is a good way to channel your thoughts and can make you a better communicator.

If you were good at writing in school, this may be a good option for you. Perhaps you can even just keep a diary and write down ideas for stories,m books, poems or letters.

If you enjoy letter writing, that may be an option, and you can even get in to the cool stuff like fine stationery like fountain pens. Even though computers have taken over our lives, writing hand-written letters can show it comes from your heart, and people appreciate hand-written letters more than ever!

Volunteering:-

If you’re the kind of woman who is contribution-minded, this is for you. If you’re not contribution-minded, perhaps it’s time to be?

Everyone has a gift they can give to others. Volunteering is one of the most womanly, noble and admirable things a woman can do. It’s also a great way to seek fulfillment and to appreciate your own life more.

Volunteering can open your eyes to the plight of others, There are many ways you can give. You can give your time, money, knowledge ,effort  in the time of need to others – 

Gardening :-

Another hobby that brings out a woman’s creative side – gardening can be very relaxing and rewarding – if you commit to taking care of your garden. Grow your own veggie patch for good health – or just make your home look pretty, feminine and inviting!

If you want to find a good way to add your own feminine touch to your home or the world, gardening is great – and is often a great source of admiration for other people. This hobby is even accessible for apartment-living. Only the technique is a little different and there may be less space.

Whilst fun, gardening can also be quite challenging and you will need to know a thing or two if you don’t. 

Food decoration :-

Maybe even a little more creative than cooking, food decorating is often a bit of a fascination for women! You can decorate salads, cakes, cookies, pastries, etc. The best thing about this is that you can give it your own touch and give others something to remember you by! You can create your own signature pastry, cookies or cake with your special twist. Try ur art while u throw a party- decorate the dishes with fruits or veg nicely cut in different pattern.. 

If you would like to get serious about food decorating, you can always join a decorating class. And you can always turn this hobby into a business if you want to.

Photography :-

If you feel you’re not particularly the arty type but would like to be, consider photography. It ranks high among the group of easy-to-start hobbies for women. You can start with just your digital camera, if you have one. And with digital editing software becoming cheaper and more accessible, almost anyone can start photography!

The great thing about photography is that you can combine it with other interests. If you love nature, snap some photos on your next outdoors trip or hike. Love people? Snap some great photos of your friends!

Painting :-

A fantastic way to unleash your creative side, painting can give you a lot of self-satisfaction, and paintings will last a lifetime. You can put them up around the house. A lot of women refuse to get artistic on art because they think they’ll never be good at it, or that they’ll never be able to be wonderful painters/drawers.

This is untrue. Classes with a great teacher can really help you improve your painting and drawing skills.

Drawing as a hobby will cost a lot less than painting will. You can get yourself some art pencils and a notebook and draw or even doodle in your free time. Art stores, hobby stores and even private tutors can provide art and painting classes.

If that costs too much for you, you could even get a hold of some cheap lessons from a ‘how to’ video on youtube

Candle making :-

Candle-making isn’t too complicated; you can purchase candle-making supplies from different arts and crafts stores to aid you in starting this hobby. u can even decorate it wid ur imagination.

You can also make candles with different shapes and scents. What a great idea!

Jewellery Making :- 

Sparkly, glittery and shiny things are always a delight for women. What a great way to express your femininity! It also makes men more attracted and drawn to you.

Not only that, but you can give away the jewelry you make as gifts for others! It’s a very personal gift, since it would be made by you. It’s a great way to give memorable gifts and it also shows your creativity and allows you to express your creativity.

Femininity is all about color; so why not make some colorful jewelry that you can wear? You can also take classes on jewelry making, and you may find that jewelry making can earn you money whilst expressing your feminine creativity.

Blogging:-

Writing is definitely a womanly hobby. Blogging is a wonderful way to express yourself and to share your knowledge and passion with other people. You can ‘meet’ people from all over the world through a blog, and form great online (and perhaps face-to-face in future) contacts this way!

Alternatively, you could use your blog to update your family, friends and colleagues about your life. It’s a great tool to use whilst traveling or when you’re away from your loved ones. Parents love to read their kids blogs.

All-in-all, blogging is a great hobby/passion for women – and you can even co-write a blog with a friend, and just ramble, if you want.

Learning foreign Language :-
Women are great at connecting with other human beings – but sometimes, when there’s a language barrier, this can be hard. So if you plan to visit any new country long-term, or just want to become bilingual or trilingual, why not learn a new language?
there is no perticular age of learning anything,

Reading :-

Curling up with a good book is always nice! But reading (non-fiction) really helps to broaden the mind and make you more interesting in conversation. Fiction books are great, too. Reading can really improve your writing skills, if you are into writing. Reading also allows you to connect with, and get inside the minds of great women and men throughout history.

The only thing you need to be careful of is to not get too over-involved with a fiction book if it hasn’t got a very positive message. All women need to have a touch of melancholy to them as well, but if you get over-involved in a book that’s full of negativity, it could dampen your mood a little too much.

If you have access to a library card, you can read nearly any book you want without burning a hole in your pocket.

cooking :-

last but no the least......,Cooking is a wonderful womanly hobby and art that you can enjoy with your friends, aunties, cousins, mum, grandma, etc. Experiments with various food variations wl increase ur imagination and creativity. Most importantly, it’s great if you can learn to cook very healthy and nutritious meals for your friends/family. Anyhow its gr8 pleasure for every Indian Houewife to cook for their husband, after all it is said that " a path to a man's heart is through his stomach'. so try ur hand over it. 

Invest in a great cook book, or go to an online place for recipes! There r a lot of sites from which u can learn and try various recipies.

i hope these hobbies wl help u solve ur problem.. 

survivig summer

Summers are synonymous with hot blazing sun, hot and humid temperature, and excess sweating. And along with this, many people tend to suffer from heat rashes. These are also known as sweat rashes or prickly heat rashes. In medical terms, this condition is known as miliaria. People of all ages get affected by this condition. 

Heat rashes occur when excessive sweating due to the heat, ends up blocking the sweat glands and as a result the sweat gets trapped in the skin. 

                    Here are some home remedies to help you seek relief from heat rashes:

1) It is important to cool your skin when you break out into heat rashes to prevent it from getting worse and spreading further. Therefore, placing an ice pack on the affected area is a good idea. Apply it for a duration of about ten minutes every three to four hours.

2) Gently rub cut aloe vera pieces over the affected area, thrice a day. You can use aloe vera gel too. Aloe vera contains excellent healing properties and will provide a cooling effect.

Hot weather triggers a surprising variety of ailments. Here are some easy and effective home remedies that spell relief.

Athlete's foot: Soak your feet in a basin containing 1 part apple cider vinegar and 2 parts cool water. Apply tea tree essential oil to the affected area.

Body odour: Make your own natural deodorant — mix 4 drops each of lavender, lemon, rosemary and sage essential oils with 125ml witch hazel. Not only does this smell pleasant, but the oils' antimicrobial odours neutralise odour-causing bacteria.

Dry skin: Soothe cracked, sun-parched heels and elbows with a mixture of cold cooked mashed potato and olive oil. Massage into skin, leave for 10 minutes, and then rinse off.

Prickly heat: Try an oatmeal bath. Grind dry rolled oats into a very fine powder in a blender and add 1 cup to a bath of lukewarm water, along with 5 drops of peppermint essential oil. Soak for 10 minutes; don't rinse off, just pat dry.

Sunburn: Chamomile contains azulene, which has very powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Dip a clean cloth in cold chamomile tea and place it over the irritated skin until it becomes warm, then repeat. For a small area, like a burnt nose, chill slices of cucumber or tomato and press them lightly on the spot. Adding a cup of bicarbonate of soda or 500ml of strong black or green tea to a lukewarm bath will also help to soothe skin.

Sore eyes: Chlorine, salt water and dry, hot wind all hurt your eyes. Mix 2 drops each of lavender and chamomile essential oils in ½ cup of cool water. Soak two cotton wool pads in the liquid, squeeze out excess water and place a pad over each eye, then lie down with feet elevated higher than your head. Or, use chilled wet tea bags. Bilberry tablets may help to strengthen the small blood vessels in and around the eyes.

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12 WAYS TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS LYING TO YOU..

#12 The eyes
Too much or too little eye contact can indicate dishonesty. It is natural for humans to break eye contact during a conversation, but too much of it or total lack of it can indicate that the person is lying. Liars will often times over compensate by delivering the lie with full eye contact.
#11 The throat
We’ve all seen cartoons where characters swallow or gulp audibly in the face of trouble. Well, humans do the same thing when they lie. People who are lying often try to lubricate their throats by swallowing or clearing their throats to prevent tension from building up.
#10 The head
A person lying will often times nod or shake his or her head in opposition to what is being said. Another tell is when the person hesitates momentarily before nodding or shaking his or her head.
#9 The nose
People who lie often touch their noses when they are dishonest. These abnormal physical indications tend to give them away.
#8 The mouth
Often times, a person telling a lie will unconsciously touch or cover his or her mouth, as if emotionally trying to prevent the lie from coming out. Sometimes, a person who is telling a lie will purse his or her lips.
#7 The expression
Sometimes, the smallest hint or change in a person’s expression gives him or her away. These are usually described as a flash of an expression that occurs in a split-second. Often times a person telling a lie will feel distress, and in that moment his or her eyebrow will furrow upwards, causing lines in the forehead.
#6 The breathing
People tend to breathe faster when they lie, so look out for short, rapid breaths when a person is speaking. This may be an indication of dishonesty if they haven’t run a marathon right before!
#5 The repetition
Often times, a person lying will not notice that he or she keeps repeating the same phrases or facts. Sometimes the lie is a concoction that he or she believes to be extremely convincing, and will try to emphasize over and over again.
#4 The voice
Whether it’s faster or slower, higher or lower, a person’s voice often will give away that he or she is telling a lie. Pay attention to these subtle cues: Is the person talking at a faster pace than he or she normally does?
#3 The details
A common tell is the exaggeration of details. A person may follow up a lie with an even more outlandish detail, obviously conjured based not on knowledge but out of desperation to appear authentic. An example would be, “My sister lives in Hong Kong. Have you been to Kowloon? It’s so nice and incredibly clean there. No large buildings in sight.” These details tend to go over-the-top and are used to over compensate for the lies.
#2 The hands
The placement of the hands often indicate a level of truthfulness or trustworthiness in a person. Whether the person is actively scratching his nose, touching his lips, or clenching his fists — these are all possible signs he is telling a lie.
#1 The body
When a person is engaged in a conversation and tells the truth, he or she tends to lean in towards the other person. However, those telling a lie have a tendency to lean or move away from the other person.

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