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Day temperatures are soaring in many cities this summer with the capital witnessing a high of 41.2 degrees Celsius last week. Isn’t it imperative that you need to take good care of your skin? Let me provide some essential tips to safeguard your skin this summer.

1. Don’t step outside without a sunscreen: The best way to protect the skin is to use a good sunscreen. For Indians, a sun protection factor of 30 or more works well. Dermatologists recommend that brands that offer both UVA( age-causing rays) and UVB(burn and tan causing ones) must be used. Vichy, Neutrogena, L’Oreal and Nivea are some good brands that can be relied upon.
2. Drug Reactions: Antibiotics such as tetracycline and sulfa drugs, birth control pills, diuretics, anti-histamines and anti-depressants can all make your skin super sensitive to the sun causing sunburns, bumps, blotchiness and more. Always check labels of both prescription and non prescription medicines for potential side effects, including warnings about sun exposure.
3. Lip Protection: During hot days we can feel burning sensation on our lips. Petroleum jelly or lip balms don’t provide much relief as your lips bear the brunt of UVA and UVB rays. So the solution is to use lip balms with an in built sunscreen. Neutrogena, Himalaya, Lotus and Clarins have lip balms with SPFs.
4. Did you get your skin burnt…Here is a quick fix: If you still manage to get sun burnt, there is no need to panic for there is an effective solution. Mix 2 teaspoons of curd and 2 teaspoons of honey and apply it on the burn. It will heal and soothe the skin. You can also use aloe vera solution to get instant relief.
5. Stay indoors as far as possible: Did you know that sitting out of the direct sun, in the shade cuts UV exposure by up to 60%. Skin experts strongly suggest staying indoors, away from the sun, between 11.30 am and 4 pm.

Do you hate drinking tea? You better think again. Did you know that drinking tea helps in curing a lot of common ailments?  There are approximately 1500 varieties of tea in his world. Let me just list down a few varieties that are really beneficial and can be easily prepared in your home itself.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint has been long known for its great taste and its medicinal properties. It is also commonly used as mouth freshener. Many people plant peppermint in their gardens to enjoy its fragrance. But if you are growing peppermint for medicinal benefits make sure that you choose the right variety as there are about 20 species of the herb.

How do I prepare it?

Purchase a pack of peppermint tea bags. Peppermint tea bags are commercially sold in the market. If you happen to grow peppermint in your garden you can pick a few peppermint leaves from your garden. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves picked from your garden. Steep for 10 minutes. If you like to add a little flavor you sweeten with honey, brown sugar or maple syrup. Drink a cup of the tea after meals and you have it up to 3 cups per day.

Healing properties

To relieve intestinal cramps

To cure upset stomach

To calm the nerves

Provides quick relief from mild stomach disorders, nausea, vomiting or sore throat

Stimulates digestion and helps in gallstones from forming

Improves concentration and strengthens the immune system

Black Tea

This is by far the most common consumed tea in the world. An important ingredient in black tea is caffeine. However the amount of caffeine in black tea is very less when compared to the high levels of caffeine found in coffee. The lower amounts of caffeine helps in promoting the blood flow in the brain without over stimulating the heart.

How do I prepare it?

To brew the tea, use 1 tablespoon of black tea per 1 cup of hot water.  Let the tea steep for 4-8 minutes. This allows enough time to release most of the soothing tannins. You can also add some lemon juice to the tea for an effective cold remedy.

Healing properties

To lower cholesterol levels

To relieve diarrhea

To sharpen concentration

To prevent tooth decay

Stimulates brain activity and prevents nervousness

Green Tea

Green tea has been very popular in countries like china, Japan and other Asian countries for thousands of years. It is known to possess medicinal as well as therapeutic properties. Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. The difference between black and green teas lies in their processing. Black tea is fermented, whereas green tea, which is prepared from steamed, dried leaves, is not allowed to ferment.

How do I prepare it?

Place 1 rounded teaspoon of tea leaves per cup in a teapot. Heat the water until it is simmering. Cool briefly .Boiling for longer periods can destroy the tea’s gentle flavor. Pour the water over the tea leaves and cover the pot. Too much caffeine can increase your heart rate, restlessness and insomnia. To lower the caffeine content of green tea, pour a little water over the leaves prior to infusion and strain the water off after 30 seconds. Then prepare the tea as usual.

Healing Properties

Fluoride found in green tea hardens tooth enamel and makes teeth more resistant to decay.

Lowers blood cholesterol levels

Green tea contains no calories and helps in weight loss

Improves concentration and boosts alertness

Prevents heart disease and several forms of cancer

Google has introduced Chrome which promises to be one of the fastest and innovative web browsers available. It can be installed very quickly and currently it works only in Windows,XP and Vista platforms. Like all other google applications the layout of the browser is very simple and easy to navigate. The browser imports all your bookmarks, passwords and settings from your previous browser be it IE or Mozilla Firefox. Chrome consumes considerably less amount of memory than the other browsers. In case of a crash Chrome does not restore to your previous session .You will have to manually configure the browser settings for it to restore to your previous session. The search is an integral part of Chrome and Google has given it some careful consideration to make searching simpler and easier. When you search for any information the search displays the browser’s history page and the page content. The history results show the title as well as the thumbnail representation of the page. This outstanding browser can handle a lot of browsing activities with ease. It  is quite powerful and works much faster than other web browsers. Download Google Chrome here.

Medical assistance is not required for treating common ailments like common cold, fever, cough, rashes etc. Only ailments that are quite serious needs to be addressed by licensed physicians. A patient need not consult a physician to treat most of the common ailments which can be treated at home using herbal medicines or any other recommended medicine. It is a really time consuming and cumbersome task to find the best treatment for all the common ailments. There are thousands of websites offering effective treatment for various types of symptoms. But how many of them can be relied upon? You definitely can’t afford to take chances when it comes to matters pertaining to health issues. You need to be sure of what you are going to take to effectively cure the disease. You can safely rely on this wonderful site to learn about disease symptoms and effective solutions to cure them. In a few cases self medication may not work and it might even aggravate the situation further. So it is highly recommended that you immediately consult your doctor for any discomfort or symptoms of illness that you experience.

This amazing site is loaded with valuable articles and tips to help you find the best treatment for symptoms and cures for ailments. Learn about disease symptoms from the neuroimaging expert Dr Daniel Amen. Head over to Dr. Amen’s page for more background information. Refer to this site to live every day of your life to the fullest.

How many of them are aware of the critically acclaimed movie titled “The inconvenient Truth”? It was a sincere effort by Al Gore to make the issue of Global Warming gain prominence worldwide. The film highlights the drastic consequences that the world may face because of global warming. If I have to ask a candid question how any of them are really concerned about the environment? We will have to take up the issue of global warming very seriously if we want save our planet earth. Home based business is a unique opportunity for everyone to earn a few extra bucks in leisure time. How about saving the earth while earning a few bucks? Green Home-Based Businesses provides you many opportunities to work for the welfare of the earth and at the same time you can earn some quick money. So what do you have to lose?  Everyone is interested in saving the environment so any product that promotes earth’s welfare will be well received by millions of customers worldwide. For instance GreenLine Paper Company, a successful venture by a few concerned environmentalists has proved to be an instant hit among many consumers across the globe.

A green home based business promotes environment-friendly products and this type of business is supported by Jon M Queen, a businessman and finance lawyer.  Check out this otherJon Queen profile here. If many businesses start promoting environment friendly products then we can certainly mitigate the effect of global warming.So go green and save our planet earth before it becomes too late.

In a year when global car sales have dipped quite dramatically, Korean car manufacturer Hyundai gave us a huge surprise by launching the Hyundai i20 on December 29, 2008. The Hyundai i10 was received well by the customers and Hyundai hopes to replicate the success with this newly launched model. The car has been launched in three variants-Magna, Asta and Asta (O).The only noticeable difference is that Magna version doesn’t come with airbags whereas the other two versions are equipped with airbags. The Asta has four airbags and The Asta (O) has six airbags. The exterior is almost the same when compared to its previous version and plush interior are spacious and comes loaded with a lot of boot space. Hyundai-i20 is equipped with 1197cc Kappa engine that provides a whopping torque of 110 Nm and 79 bhp @4000 rpm. Hyundai is also planning to launch a CRDi variant in March/April 2009. The new entrants Magna, Asta & Asta(O)  have been  priced  at Rs. 4.79, 5.59  and 5.82 lakhs respectively.

Hyundai, the second largest automobile manufacturer in India has unveiled the new advanced version of Verna which is graced with luxurious interiors and promises improved performance. The newly launched Verna models include two petrol variants – 1.6 VTVT & 1.6 SX VTVT – and two diesel variants – 1.5 CRDi VGT & 1.5 SX CRDi VGT . The company has introduced Automatic transmission in VGT SX variant making it the 1st diesel A/T in its segment. The 1.6 liter petrol variant produces an impressive 103.2PS of peak power @5500 rpm and 14.9 kgm of peak torque @3000 rpm whereas the 1.5 liter diesel variant produces  a whopping power output of 110 PS@4000 rpm and and  24 kgm of peak torque @1900 – 2750 rpm. The top end diesel variant will be available with both – a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The new audio console boasts of a high fidelity 2 DIN Music System with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. The new Verna also incorporates safety features like ABS, reflecting Hyundai’s emphasis on safety and security.

It has been noticed that the cars that flaunt automatic transmission have yielded lower mileage and are tagged at higher prices. Perhaps this might be the reason why the cars that are equipped with automatic transmission haven’t gained enough attention from car buyers. A lot of auto makers have queued up to release the automatic transmission version of their best selling models. For instance even Mahindra has launched the automatic transmission version of Scorpio, one of the prominent cars from the Mahindra stable. Now the obvious question is what will be the mileage of this sexy sedan. Well, tests have revealed that this car gives 10kmpl in the city and 13kmpl in the highways. The company has introduced the new Verna model in six new exciting colors – Blushing Red, Stone Black, Crystal White, Champagne Gold, Sleek Silver & Deep Ocean Blue. The ex-showroom Delhi prices for the variants of the new Verna are as follows:

VTVT (Petrol)-637,700
SX VTVT (Petrol)-712,500
CRDi VGT (Diesel)-752,200
SX CRDi VGT (Diesel)-802,100
SX CRDi VGT AT (Diesel)-865,350

It is reported that Hyundai car sales have declined 13.5% from last year. It remains to be seen whether this new version can provide relief and boost the sales of the company.

Many people suffer from jet lag when their regular schedule is abruptly altered. Contrary to popular perception it has nothing really to do with travelling in a jet plane. You can suffer jet lag if you work shifts that alternate between night and day. Here, you must keep in mind that it is the act of travelling across time zones rather than the fact of travelling on a jet plane that plays havoc with your bio-rhythms and causes jet lag. You can take some steps to combat jet lag a lot easier.

Adjust your sleep and meal cycles to that of your destination a few days before you travel.

Get lots of sleep before you travel to compensate for any sleep you will lose during travel.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine products during and after the trip.

Cut down your salt intake. Drink lots of water and juices.

Move around in the flight.

Don’t dress up for the flight, wear comfortable easy fitting clothes.

Try and time your flight in such a way that you arrive t your destination in daylight hours.

Whenever you arrive at your destination, start adjusting to the time zone promptly by changing your meal and sleep cycles.

Efficient utilization of manpower is very crucial for the success of many organizations of today’s genre. The economic slowdown has resulted in a lot of job cuts across the globe. Employers have literally curtailed further recruitment until there are any visible changes for the economy to revive. It has become apparent that companies have started placing a lot of emphasis on looking for the right talent. The senior most cadre of any reputed organization is merely responsible for initiating some of the most important corporate actions. Identifying the right talent for senior positions can be a very daunting task especially when the job market is crowded with a lot of prospective job seekers. You can safely rely on Executive Search services to do the job for you. And moreover it has been noticed that Executive search firms have garnered quite a reputation in the recent past and that is the prime reason why there is so much fierce competition to work in this sector.

A company profile for Spencer Stuart which details the company’s outstanding achievements in the field of executive search services can be found on Chronicle.com. Visit Spencer Stuart’s profile at DocStoc for more information on executive search. You can be assured of receiving top quality service.Many organizations have expressed satisfaction for the services rendered by this prominent search firm. This search firm has got more than 46 years experience in identifying leadership and management need and ensures that the company’s interest is kept in mind while scouting for new talent.

Dell has released the Studio XPS 16, a stylish laptop which comes with power packed features and promises great performance. The unique Dell advantage is that you can get the all the best features in your laptop without having to shell out a fortune. It comes with a combination of metal and leather casing which makes it look even more attractive. The key features that comes with the laptop are a 2.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU, a 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 graphics processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 320 GB at 7200rpm and  a 64-bit Windows Vista operating system. It dazzles with a first-of-its-kind RGB-LED screen option which offers 1080p resolution and wide viewing angles .This resolution is the best for watching HD movies and supports good game play.  The speaker quality was extremely good when compared to most notebooks thanks to the two large stereo speakers and built-in subwoofer. The most surprising part is that the pricing of this laptop is quite reasonable at 1200$.