It's better to keep goals secret. Evidence shows that people who talk about their ambitions are less likely to achieve them..... I think its true.... what do you all have to say about it ??

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.

" Always bet on yourself, no matter what the odds are. It means more to be in the race than watching the victory lap from the stands."

Five Tips to Choosing the Right Laptop Or Notebook Computer

Whether looking for cheap laptops or a nice HP notebook, knowing what to look for in a computer makes the purchase more smooth and satisfying.

With gigabytes, wireless connections and multimedia setups, choosing the right notebook computer from among the sea of cheap laptops often seems like a daunting task for consumers who aren’t tech savvy.

Is there a difference between an HP notebook and a Toshiba laptop? Are cheap laptops a good way of saving money or is it worthwhile to spend the money on an expensive one? What kind of performance should be expected from a modern laptop?

There are so many questions. The easiest way to ensure the right laptop is purchased is to look at these Top 5 tips.

Go with a name brand: Toshiba, Dell, Sony and HP notebook computers are all well established names. There is a reason. They’ve all been around for more than a decade and have demonstrated they produce quality products. If the goal is to upgrade a current laptop, there is nothing wrong with brand loyalty. If an HP notebook computer satisfied earlier needs, it will probably be good again. Cheap laptops may save money initially, but they are more likely to break or die early.

Cheap isn’t always bad: Consider what the laptop will be used for. Many people don’t need full-blown multimedia notebook machines with all the latest technology. Those who are looking for cheap laptops that will only really be used for writing, emailing and surfing the internet are finding that basic a notebook computer fulfills those needs at a greatly reduced price. They also tend to be significantly smaller, making travelling easier. Just make sure they have the ability to plug in accessories.

Check for expandability: While this advice is truly important for a notebook computer, it holds for all laptops. Look for at least two USB ports, which allow accessories like a mouse, storage device or video camera to be connected to the unit. A slot for memory cards is incredibly useful, especially when transferring photos, and a firewire port is also good to have.

Try the keyboard: Some keyboards have a great feel, while others can make typing difficult. Pay special attention to the spacing and responsiveness of the keys. Most people who’ve used laptops grow accustomed to the feel of a particular manufacturer’s keyboard. This is another example of why replacing an HP notebook with another HP notebook can work well.

Check the standard features: Cheap laptops might not contain some of the devices that most would believe come standard. DVD burners are important for watching movies or transferring data. Internal wireless modems are almost a must for those who do a lot of work on the internet. Just because one laptop offers an item, doesn’t mean all do.

These five tips should provide a good starting point when deciding which laptop or notebook computer to buy. There are, of course, other factors like processor speed and screen resolution that can be considered, but the advice on such features is simple: get the best that can be afforded. Technology tends to advance quickly, so better speed initially will allow the computer to stay current longer.

Whether buying cheap laptops or top-of-the line multimedia machines, following the above tips should help ensure the unit best fits the needs its user.

Real Democracy...
In the present system of democratic process if a candidate gets 15-20% votes of the total population of that constituency, he will be in majority where as the majority does not like him to be their representative because of political and other rivalries. In other words the elected candidate is not the real representative of all the voters.

To overcome this problem, it is suggested that we remove all politicians from power and elect an independent candidate. This will facilitate a direct approach of the people to the officials (Executives) to get things done i.e. political interference is not there at all.

There will not be any leader among the elected representatives and all are equal. Their duty is to see the peoples problems attended by the concerned officials i.e. executives and the judiciary.

This is required because politicians hide lot of things from the public and when some corruption is coming to the light, they conduct an enquiry, again spending the public money.

This is one type of decentralization of power and people can watch the officials doing their duties without political influence.

After successfully implementing this in the local body level, this can be put into practice so that we can save lot of money which is being spent for enjoyment of politicians as ministers etc…..

So think over this now and put it into practice without delay.