Breaking News: Earthquake in Mozambique!

Last updated on: February 23, 2006 at 4:54 am By Desh Kapoor

Another Natural disaster! An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 has struck Mozambique, the US Geological Survey (USGS) in Denver, Colorado, said Wednesday. The earthquake, centred about 530 kilometres north of Maputo, occurred at 12:19 a.m. Thursday (22:19 GMT Wednesday), the USGS said in a news release. No reports of damage or casualties have been received, but the earthquake may have caused damage because of its location and size, the release said. The earthquake was felt in Mutare, Zimbabwe's third largest city on its eastern border with Mozambique. The tremor lasted for about an hour, according to people who live in Mutare. Read more

Advice

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 8:03 am By Desh Kapoor

The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself." Read more

Bridging the Gap – call for volunteers

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 7:08 am By Desh Kapoor

This is kind of a "world-wide" blog cultural exchange - where I have 'enrolled' myself too! People who want to know of cutures of other people can link themselves up with bloggers here and start a dialog. If you would like to be added - then please sign up as a volunteer! Read more

Philippines Mudslide Rescue

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:56 am By Desh Kapoor

This was yet another tragedy to hit South East Asia - almost the entire town has been wiped out! Over 1000 dead! Teams of Philippine soldiers and U.S. Marines, along with Malaysian and Taiwanese experts, had suspended the search overnight because of concern that rain was making the area more prone to further landslides. Also, a small generator used to light the area ran out of fuel. "We have not found any structure to indicate the location of the school," said Joel Son, in charge of a group of miners working at the site. "It's all mud." Hopes for a miracle have focused on the school largely because of unconfirmed reports that survivors there sent mobile phone text messages to relatives shortly after the landslide hit Friday. Read more

China's skyscrapers as polluted as air outside

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:54 am By Desh Kapoor

It seems environment is the first casualty in business growth.. here is an item on the state of pollution in China's Office Buildings Nearly all of China's fast-rising number of skyscrapers are filled with excessive air pollutants that could cause serious harm to office workers, state press said. In the capital of Beijing, 81 percent of the buildings tested by the National Interior Decoration Association last year had excessive levels of ammonia, the China Daily reported. Half of the buildings also contained unsafe levels of ozone and 42 percent were polluted with formaldehyde, all of which can cause severe health conditions such as asthma and Legionnaires' disease, according to the paper. Read more

Sound Financial Tips

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:48 am By Desh Kapoor

Here is some sound advice on the start of a financial life.. which can be used at any time: 1. Simplify Your Debt Situation A good financial plan must include an assessment of your debt situation. Left unchecked, debt can lead to a "reverse savings" situation, whereby you pay more out in debt interest than your investments' appreciation. At the same time, it's prudent to differentiate among various types of debt. Credit cards are the archenemy of financial independence, so limit yourself to one credit card (to build a credit history) and vigilantly pay it off every month. This will prevent you from living above your means. Read more

Lead or Linger

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:41 am By Desh Kapoor

You are the person who has to decide. Whether you'll do it or toss it aside; You are the person who makes up your mind. Whether you'll lead or will linger behind. Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar. Or just be contented to stay where you are. Read more

History and Facts on Pizza

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:37 am By Desh Kapoor

Some interesting facts and history on Pizza..on this site: Did you know? * 670 MILLION pounds of cheese is sold every year! * 75 ACRES of cheese is eaten every day! * 350 MILLION tons of frozen pizza is sold every year! * 30 TIMES a year is how often the average family eats pizza at home! * 96% of people buy pizza out. Only 4% never go out for pizza! * 23 POUNDS of cheese is eaten every year by the average person * 1.1 BILLION frozen pizzas were sold last year! * 4 BILLION fresh pizzas were sold last year! The History behind the modern pizza... Read more

Stocks

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:20 am By Desh Kapoor

Don't buy any stocks that you wouldn't want to own in a recession. Read more

Do Toilet Seat Covers Help?

Last updated on: February 22, 2006 at 6:14 am By Desh Kapoor

Do the toilet seat covers - those paper ones - help you? Its an interesting question.. and an interesting reply on Ask Yahoo! Enjoy and learn:Nope, but your seat doesn't really need protecting. All those paper covers do is mentally separate your backside from the countless bums that have occupied the same space. Before anyone gets their panties in a twist, let's listen to a few medical resources: Read more