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AMBI?? OR ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUS??

" Why do you throw it like that?" I asked. " Common do not banal like ambi?" said my friend. Thanks to the hit tamil

movie, persons who think to do good are branded as " socially conscious ambi". Travelling by suburban train as a daily

commuter, via SINGARA(beautiful) Chennai, I see nothing beautiful in it.The whole stretch is made available for dumping waste,

except for a few areas. Even the fashionable, educated, modern throw the used plastic incongruously. Yet in this total

waste, I was in for a surprise. When I was on my way to Madurai in Vaigai express, while our own people where

throwing waste through windows,I saw this European lady who just put it in a separate bag. She hopped out at a

station and dumped it in the trashbin. We speak about our rich cultural heritage but it is not enough to live in our

past glory.

Change can be brought in, but from within inside every person.Education is the best way to do it. A chapter on

"Environment conscience" in junior school will do lots of damage control in coming years.With international meets on

global warming, pollution, degrading water resources, an environment conscious "ambi" in each citizen is need of the

hour.

ISRO CRYOGENIC ENGINES

The GSLV-D3 launch mission to lift the advanced communication satellite, GSAT-4 to geo-synchronous orbit of earth

was in vain.The launch vehicle deviated from its path as it entered the upper cryogenic engine stage.

The mission was crucial for two factors.First, it had an indigenously built cryogenic engine, a project spanning

seventeen years for ISRO to complete. The cryogenic stage consists of fuels at extremely low temperatures.

Extremely high thrust can be produced by combining liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen at greater efficiency, and

thus they are used as rocket propellants in this stage. This requires high quality engineering as oxygen is in

liquid state only below -183 degrees and hydrogen below -253 degrees. Secondly , this technology has to be mastered

if India wants to lift satellites to geo-synchronous orbit.

The "Failure Analysis Committee" will probe the exact reason to find the failure of turbine which pumps the cryogenic

stage fuel. Hope the mission is successful by next year.

KelungalPlus

KelungalPlus an informative show hosted by Adithya in JayaPlus is a must watch for the people who are admirers of science and want to know more about the world around. The questions raised by viewers are responded well. Added with images, clips it paves way for attractive response to the viewer. Also the way Adithya explains it along with facts makes it more interesting.

An useful program to watch out for. The show is telecast every Sunday 1730 hrs....

OMBATTUGUNDAE --- "NINE HIllS"

Ombattu gundae (kannada )means nine hills in English

.The above snap explains how dark jungle look alike. First i have to say my sincere thanks to my friend

Manoj who tipped me about CTC (chennai trekking club).

my dream guest house

Natraj acting as a temp DAM :P
scenic view of NINE HILLS :)

this is what experts say Master planning.
living with nature

Guys chilling in cool water after a hard day trek

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At last i managed to reach OG peak

four idiots

I think his engine needs fuel :p

JRK standing in midst of mist

sunrise at OG

It was a two day trip (Chennai -- Bangalore -- OG --Bangalore -- Chennai ). The whole crew is about 33 members lead by two well-known trekkers Balaji and Ramji from ctc

BEAR GRYLLS

Bear Grylls a genius about the flora and fauna over the earth. The program Man vs Wild attracts me very much .In the show, Grylls both demonstrates and narrates techniques for wilderness survival in regions around the globe, from ice fields, mountain ranges, swamps and deserts. The general format of each episode is that Grylls is dropped into the region simulating a stranded explorer/tourist. The episode documents his efforts to survive and find a way back to civilization, usually requiring an overnight shelter of some kind. Bear also tells about successful and failed survivals in the particular area he is in.

Yuvraj back in test squad

The selectors sprang no surprises while announcing a 15-member Indian team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the two-Test cricket series against England that begin here Dec 11.

The only two changes, largely expected, were the inclusion of Yuvraj Singh for the retired Sourav Ganguly and of left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha who replaced left-arm seamer Rudra Pratap Singh.

The first Test will be played here from Dec 11-15 and the second at Mohali from Dec 19-23.

However, the tour is still to be confirmed as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is awaiting a final clearance from its security advisor Reg Dickason who is currently assessing the security arrangements at the two venues in the light of last week's terrorist attack in Mumbai.

The Mumbai incidents saw England, down 0-5 in the ODI series, returning home with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) calling off the remaining two games.

Attending the selection committee meeting were chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Yashpal Sharma (north), Narendra Hirwani (central), Surinder Bhave (west), Raja Venkat (east), skipper Dhoni and BCCI secretary N. Srinivasan.

Yuvraj's induction was expected in the wake of his outstanding performances in the recent ODI series that made him a candidate for the slot occupied by Ganguly.

the wall is repaired well

Rahul dravid former Indian cricket team skipper has been in criticism due to his poor form. He holds the nickname the wall.In the current series against England he made a much needed partnership with Gautham Gambir and scored runs in his old fashion. Dhoni the Indian skipper backed rahul dravid and supported him to regain gis touch.

SACHIN vs. GILLY

Whatz really happening ...Tough battle between the Australian keepie and the Indian Master batsman not in the field with a bat and a pair of gloves. It's through media.
According to sources of views and news Gilly actually included some fifteen pages in his biography about the recent India down series in the earlier part of this year. He told that Sachin will not handshake with us , when we won the match. Sachin buried the truth behind the Symonds - Harbhajan issue.In counterpart sachin remained silent, but Indian cricket board officials and other senior players criticized Gilly that he will act as a moral person by walking away when he nicks, but he appeals when the ball goes wide. In the meanwhile Gilly apologized to Little master through phone. .

CHEF JACOB GUINNESS RECORD PICTURES

That was the most fortunate day in my life. I was very lucky to be there... yes i had a chance to see a man attempting to make Guiness record by cooking continously for 24 hrs/1440mins/86400secs.

chef Jacob was the one who tried to make it !!!!!

A breif info abt jacob

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Chef Jacob, who is well-known for his innovative dishes and for hosting Aaha Enna Rusi on Sun TV, is attempting to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking continuously for 24 hours on the barbeque, starting from 9 am on March 14. The event will take place at the Radisson Resort Temple Bay, Mamallapuram.

Speaking at a press meet, Jacob said it would be one-ofits kind attempted by an individual chef on the barbeque.

“Cooking on the barbeque grill is popular in the US but not in India. I will be cooking using olive oil and not butter or cheese, which are usually used while cooking on the barbeque,” said the chef.

chef jacob with Guiness world record inspector

Jacob will be cooking 500 dishes in 24 hours and guests who visit the Radisson Resort will get to taste these dishes free of cost. Also, a part of the barbequed dishes will be sent to orphanages and old age homes.

Jacob said that marinating would be done prior to the start of the attempt. The dishes to be cooked on the grill are standard and popular international barbeque dishes like mutton steaks, chicken sausages, grilled whole chicken, barbequed baby onions and barbequed capsicums. The chef will be cooking on five grills at a time and it will be monitored by Lucia Sinigagleisi, head of adjudications department of Guinness World Records, UK.

Apart from her, there will also be sub-judges to monitor the whole cooking process. Says Jacob, “I have been on a strict diet for the past four months and twice a day I have been hitting the gym. Recently, I did a trial run of 12 hours. I’m hoping the best.”

Jacob takes a stretch with his physio

Beautiful Radisson vilas

superb view of the luxury palace

yamaha advantage

The Yamaha YZF R15 will be the country's first fully faired bike, and probably the best looking one as well. In the concluding instalment of our four-part series, we talk about design and aesthetic part of the bike.

The concept of giving visual expression to performance
Before discussing the design of the YZF-R15, we asked the development team once again about Yamaha's approach to the overall product development.

The design ideas used on the R15 are derived from the R series of bikes from Yamaha.

"Looking back at the development process as a whole, we conducted many simulations toward the aim of developing a balance of basic ‘running, turning, stopping' performance that would enable the rider to thoroughly ‘Enjoy Riding.' Throughout this process, one consistent policy was placing priority on ‘sensory evaluation' based on the data from the test riders. The sensory reactions and input of the rider plays a much larger role in motorcycle riding than in driving an automobile. That is why our development team places such importance on sensory perceptions.

At the top level of motorcycle racing, the machines are also developed to achieve high levels of performance based on the riders' perceptions. Our MotoGP race machines combine awesome engine output with chassis management functions. The result is a machine that the top riders describe as ‘sweet' despite the fact that it is a race machine.

yamaha

The YZF-R15 body with its close resemblance to the YZF-R1

So, what were the specific design intentions for the YZF-R15?
We first asked the designers about the characteristics of the definitive cowl around the radiator. "For the YZF-R15 we first designed a cowling shape around the radiator that would make maximum use of the running airflow. To maximize the efficiency of the radiator, it is not only important how you design the shape of the front end where the air is drawn into the radiator but also the shape of the rear end, where the air is blown out and away. This is of course another area where experience from the R series model development was utilized.

This is the reason why the central cowl area has a somewhat sculpted, 3-dimensional shape that creates a sense of volume to the machine.

Another design element that reveals this model's R series DNA is the ‘two-eyed' headlight assembly. "Regarding these headlights we created them as a unit that was faithful to the R1's design in terms of the bulb structure and the inner portions. The YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 have a front mask design with surfaces structures in a way that actively cuts through the wind. We designed the YZF-R15 front also in this image of charging forward through the wind. This is another case of giving visual expression to performance," they add.

"Another defining characteristic of the R series models is the appearance of its form when it is actually running. This is reflected in elements like wide front space that provides wind protection for the rider, the sitting area that is slim and also offers a wide range of movement for greater ease of rider movement and machine operation and the design of the tail area with its concern for air management behind the rider. These are elements that faithfully reflect the design individuality of the R series models."

Other than these, there are impressive elements like the digital speedometer, the separate panels and the racy image of the area around the meters that project a look of quality and the exhilaration of the racing spirit.

But what is it that made this kind of design development possible?
"It was possible to a large extent because of a constant sharing of information with the actual YZF-R1 designers and the fact that they used the same modeling room for their design work. So, it is only natural that the design of the YZF-R15 should reflect the heritage of the R series so clearly," they conclude.

However, when you look closely, there are also a number of differences between the YZF-R15 and the YZF-R1. And surely there are sound reasons for the differences too, deriving from the actual need of the YZF-R15. But details like these are among the many secrets of t

Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical

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ACCORD

The visual result is a completely transformed personality. The eighth-gen Accord has a massive street presence and looks ultra premium especially as you step out of the car while attending the most lavish parties that take place around the swishiest urban areas. It sports a longer wheelbase with an increase in width as well. This makes it larger than some of the cars that are twice its price!
The front looks aggressive with masculine styling highlighted by huge headlamps (sans Xenons though) and a raised bonnet. The same design elements are carried forth to the slightly flared wheel arches and a rear that looks elegant, however, the single exhaust protruding outwards looks unexciting. The raised lip on the boot is a la-BMW. Our test car was the top-of-the-line Accord Inspire which comes with a body kit as standard. It only accentuates the Accord's powerful and sleek looks.

The interiors of the Accord are lavish. Cosseted in cream leather seats, one can easily mistake it for a much expensive car. An increase in wheelbase pays dividends on the space front. The Accord can easily seat four adults in utter comfort and luxury. The interiors are well equipped with all kinds of electronic gizmos one usually expects from a car of this segment. The twin-pod instrumentation console looks fantastic at night with tiny white LEDs illuminating it and imparting a futuristic look. Though, they remain illuminated continually, they are only visible once it gets dark. The four-spoke steering feels great but the shocking omission of audio and other controls on the steering is a surprise. There will be a sizeable number of owners who would not want to be chauffeured around and the absence of the steering controls will really be a bother. We however loved the F1 style paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The climate control buttons are easy to use and the small screen around the buttons displays the usual audio and air-conditioner information. The rear seats are probably one of the best we have seen this side of the big expensive German brands. There is acres of leg space at the back and the central armrest has integrated audio controls to access the superb audio system. These features combined with dedicated rear air-conditioning vents hint at Honda's intention of targeting the new Accord primarily as a chauffer driven car. The seats have the correct amount of support, although the head rests felt a tad too firm for our liking.