tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74544306499969077272024-03-14T09:05:44.525+05:30My own spaceWelcome to my blog. Read along for some interesting stuff on varied topics!Harshreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14537529286382848430noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-50329209241135951452022-12-04T15:02:00.003+05:302022-12-05T11:53:14.310+05:30Importance of Light and Shade in Art<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkS6DPxK6RqGN70XhzfArBUxwi7zYf4pLrvbss9zm8Nuw6bHV5m8qzMIn7W8HuVby4NKBxxvJSm6HM5jFyc1BQkrtD-2XWOJ3E_GxeW1Tci08kVmVhck01tMUJ2BXB4NHvLWGO3x6xGezzYDdTNOKC3xPzSb1hxB4TyyOqRaUjnxuHzj_ZwHkWVRIhw/s1920/light-5083606_1920.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; clear: left; float: left; margin -right: 5px;"><img alt="" border="2" width="400" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkS6DPxK6RqGN70XhzfArBUxwi7zYf4pLrvbss9zm8Nuw6bHV5m8qzMIn7W8HuVby4NKBxxvJSm6HM5jFyc1BQkrtD-2XWOJ3E_GxeW1Tci08kVmVhck01tMUJ2BXB4NHvLWGO3x6xGezzYDdTNOKC3xPzSb1hxB4TyyOqRaUjnxuHzj_ZwHkWVRIhw/s400/light-5083606_1920.jpg"/></a></div>Introduction
<br>As a former student of art I know how my teachers used to stress the importance of light and shade. Its no rocket science that light and shade adds depth to your drawing or painting.
Creating the right quality of tonal effects is very important in a landscape. Light and shade help you create the impression of distance easily. This article looks into some of the tips, with the help of which, you can improvise upon tones and shades in art. <br>
<br>Art, in itself, is a beautiful means of expression. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of art is a painting. Furthermore, painting can also comprise of oil paintings, landscapes, figure drawings and even pencil sketches. When talking of landscapes, creating perspectives can be a daunting task for an artist. It would probably make no sense, if a landscape would end up with mountains that look like distant hillocks.
<br>The anterior should stand apart from the background or the middle part. You can easily achieve this by just decreasing the level of detailing in the middle. The same thing applies to expanse as well. For instance, you could denote distance with the help of an exceptional line.
Another effective way of denoting distance is by using thin controlled lines. Similarly, the use of dark and broad lines for both the middle and the foreground will give the impression of a receding background.
<br>There are varieties of hard and soft pencils that are available for pencil drawings. Thin and hard lead pencils are ideal for detailing distance and working out finer details. Soft lead pencils tend to create a dense and a dark impression and hence are perfect for working out the foreground and the middle.
Sometimes, even a single pencil can help you achieve this feat. However, sketching is all about practice so make sure that you sharpen your sketching skills by training yourself now and then. This would help you to improve your potential as an artist and advocate your authority over the pencil to produce a variety of thick and weighty lines.
A single pencil can help you create a variety of tones and grades. All you need to do is, increase or decrease the amount of pressure that you apply on the pencil.
<br>The following application will help you understand better-<br>
You need to draw a coarse square, of the size of two by two inches i.e. twenty-five by twenty-five millimeters. What we need to do here is to fill up the square with shading in such a manner, that it is pale in one corner and shady, and dark in the opposite corner.
<br>To begin with, hold the pencil lightly, giving it a slight pressure as you start. Keep on increasing the pressure over the pencil, steadily, as you proceed towards the farther end. You could also make the darkest line in the opposite corner by giving enough pressure to the pencil.
<br>If you have followed these instructions appropriately, you may very well create the perfect example of shading i.e. from light to dark. If at all you feel that something is amiss, you can easily rework the areas that, you feel, are not as effective.
<br>This little exercise will help you a great deal in improving your sketching skills so that you can create the desired amount of tonal qualities in your drawings or landscapes. If you master light and shade, you will never have any problems to create perspective in your landscapes.<br><br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-5108281744199483082022-11-27T21:35:00.002+05:302022-11-27T21:35:36.301+05:30The math and science of family cooking<p>Cooking can be enjoyable especially when it
comes to family and children. Children tend to imbibe the basics of math and
science while cooking!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xIDkSwf-XBtHTMq8dHM-DSSgj8lr5Bq_uiH5oWry5wQnPwLWb9Q0uBNBe0yVHLppHgR_OcpbQqD6HCZYbl2xFdRywMubxy0HUS1uMAhhvZyR5X0OD7eJt53-yHfu4jfpjKGG_IQ3IEUqrXZ16q5Agoor-0atylqQG9HvbYpHLLA7da6pSMu_qULH/s1920/family-6774159_1920.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xIDkSwf-XBtHTMq8dHM-DSSgj8lr5Bq_uiH5oWry5wQnPwLWb9Q0uBNBe0yVHLppHgR_OcpbQqD6HCZYbl2xFdRywMubxy0HUS1uMAhhvZyR5X0OD7eJt53-yHfu4jfpjKGG_IQ3IEUqrXZ16q5Agoor-0atylqQG9HvbYpHLLA7da6pSMu_qULH/w640-h427/family-6774159_1920.png" width="640" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">While cooking
involves various errands, it is crucial to match them with the age and the
aptitude of the children. Cooking may require some chores that grown-ups can
maneuver, whereas other simple tasks would not be that complicated for the
kids. It is advisable to survey the procedures and cuisine, beforehand so that
it won’t be difficult to distribute chores evenly. So much so that the youngest
kid gets to bathe vegetables or roll the dough. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">One can make
<a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-wrote-this-little-story-with-play-in.html">family</a> cooking fun and safe by following these simple guidelines:</span> </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Only adults should have access to
knives or similar sharp tools used for dicing, scraping or trimming. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Always keep eyes on children
working around hot stoves, microwaves and food processors.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Adults should manage tasks such as
simmering, adjusting stove heat or laying out the grill.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Children should be made aware of
the practice of healthy cooking. You should commence cooking only after
participating members have rinsed their hands thoroughly. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Letting children observe the tasks
that adults do would help them learn the basics by observation.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Make sure that everyone is
informed about his or her task beforehand. For instance, if a recipe has
onions as an ingredient, make sure that you inform the kids that an adult
will have to chop the onions first!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Allowing children to help with the
measuring of ingredients will help improve their math. Ignore any clutter
that they make because it is only after a little exposure that they would
learn to be specific.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Explaining the process of the
ingredients that come together in a recipe, will help them learn the
science involved in the rising of the cake when you add the flour or the
role of butter in gripping the cookie batter firmly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Allot kids with the tasks of moving
the ingredients from containers, shaping the cookies, running batter into doughnut
sheets, molding the meatloaf, summating the eggs tenderly, opening the
butter or collecting the ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Assign the task of laying the
table and organizing fruits and vegetables on caskets, to children.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Moving on with
the preparations, you will want them to be coordinated and hygienic. Make sure
that you appoint somebody with the cleaning and illustrate the emphasis of
hygiene to everyone. If you are using bare hands to handle raw foods such as
meat, make sure that you wash your hands every now and then.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Children tend to
be messy and may have loads of questions in mind when they are learning. You
need to be patient to brief them with worthy teachings. Cooking is pleasurable,
didactic and entertaining when done in a casual and springy atmosphere. Working
together with the family is an excellent way to bond so make sure that you
create special remembrances and cherish them until eternity.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elf-moondance-19728901/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6774159"" target="_blank">Moondance</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6774159" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-83124815289439087442022-02-20T21:49:00.004+05:302022-12-06T23:23:53.806+05:30Some smiles do need teeth whitening!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nDw1oN681mzBeNJVRvFNytbJkeHJ3aYvgsO2HoZ7wPUNfCM3y6zzGcWLCiGdNFlbjcidfvV8UHxKE0o-o8G-1Khvm6XRIgZ1_xvOFWJeUittzwP8whtivLQXq4JM61UCIyThGeQ0xz0V4sTECUO6R_ZKnWl_I4JrBeHM-pk8hi5EQvx6KRxj3ZLbsA/s1920/ball-1845546_1920.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nDw1oN681mzBeNJVRvFNytbJkeHJ3aYvgsO2HoZ7wPUNfCM3y6zzGcWLCiGdNFlbjcidfvV8UHxKE0o-o8G-1Khvm6XRIgZ1_xvOFWJeUittzwP8whtivLQXq4JM61UCIyThGeQ0xz0V4sTECUO6R_ZKnWl_I4JrBeHM-pk8hi5EQvx6KRxj3ZLbsA/s400/ball-1845546_1920.jpg"/></a></div>
A sparkling smile can attract applauds from almost anyone. It won’t be difficult to answer that a sparkling smile needs teeth whitening. <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2019/09/of-dentures-and-braces-teeth-cleaning.html" target="_blank">Visits to the dentist</a> can cost you something but you can rest assured that you teeth will give out a natural glow after you have undergone the process.<br>
However, for people who prefer to save money, teeth whitening at home, is another good option. There are several tooth whitening powders and swabs available in the market. You can easily restore the natural whiteness of your teeth using such products. Another option that people choose for their teeth is, teeth bleaching.<br>
While, tooth whitening is a process that restores the natural whiteness of your teeth, tooth bleaching involves the process of whitening teeth beyond their natural color. However, tooth bleaching products use peroxide which damages tooth enamel in the long run. It would be advisable to consult your dentist for more information on tooth bleaching or whitening.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-18875478052222510542022-02-10T21:23:00.004+05:302022-11-15T21:54:41.746+05:30The powerful world of vinyl bannersPowerful advertising is the result of powerful planning. Great ideas and great ad campaigns don’t just pop up from nowhere but are built on the key communication points that motivate sales. Advertising has been rampant since many years and almost no business in the world can survive without any kind of <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-understanding-of-internet-marketing.html" target="_blank">advertising</a>. Be it brochures, business cards, posters or postcards businesses need to be advertised in order to survive. <br>
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With the recent recession hitting the economy, businesses have slowed down world over, and everyone is unwilling to shell out those extra bucks on advertising. When we look for cheap forms of advertising all we can think of is, postcards or vinyl banners. Talking of vinyl banners, they are cheap as compared to other marketing tools. Vinyl banners are very durable and can be easily carried off to any place. Moreover, they are capable to attract mass attention because a vinyl banner does not have to face any size limitation. Almost all printers utilize digital technology to print vinyl banners and that is what makes using them so advantageous. <br>
Vinyl banners can be used for any occasion including business event and even family functions such as a birthday party or an anniversary celebration. Today, vinyl banners are printed with the help of digital technology which allows you the freedom of choosing any image of your choice to be printed on the banner. However, the image has to be of a high resolution so that the resultant banner print will not give a blurred appearance. Vinyl banners are easily portable and can be stored easily by rolling them up into tubes. The main advantage of vinyl banners is that you can reuse them anytime when you need to. <br>
Vinyl banners can also be used to spice up the atmosphere of your office interiors. You can put up inspirational banners into your office area of hallway which will serve as a motivation for your employees. With numerous online printing companies springing into the business of banner printing, you have several options to get your banners printed. Many websites even offer to design your banner or allow you to do so online. Some websites even offer ready to use templates which you can easily customize to create your own banners. Finally, prefer having your banners printed with solvent inks, because they tend to increase the life of your vinyl banners.<br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-80150172062632384392021-11-24T12:10:00.002+05:302022-11-15T22:18:04.318+05:30Boss.........Fond this extremely hilarious joke in an email forward... LOL.....
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Employees of a Company are all worried. Some are roaming around.. Some are in
loud discussions during office time.....
Some Trainees, who had just joined, notice this and enquire about what happened
to a senior employee, they ask, "What's going on?"
"Terrorists have kidnapped our Boss"
They're asking for Rs.10 Crores ransom, otherwise they're going to
douse him with petrol and set him on fire.
We're going from desk to desk, taking up a collection."
One Trainee asks, "How much is everyone giving, on average?
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"About 1 litre."</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-9749977083727129512021-11-01T21:17:00.001+05:302022-11-15T21:59:16.361+05:30Long time...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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It has been such a long time since I <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2013/06/when-we-lose-someone-dear.html">posted anything</a> here. Life has been so
hectic and unpredictable during these years, that its difficult to fathom
sometimes. All of us were carefree untill 2019 and then CoVid happened.
Personally I'll call it a curse 'coz directly and indirectly it played a
crucial role in me losing three of the most important members of my family.
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The most important personal loss to me was the death of my mum which came as a
sudden shocker.My mum was my best friend and my guide. Her loss shook me to
the core specially since I had to undergo the trauma twice , the first time
being the death of my elder sister in a brutal accident. I was the unfortunate
witness to both the deaths.
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And yet Life had to go on. As difficult it may seem, we need to move on. One
thing that I have inherited from mum is her unshakeable resilence. I have the
power over myself to choose to be vulnerable or strong. And I choose the
later. I have to move on and take along with me mum's memories. These
cherishable memories are something that I wish to pass on to my kids in the
future. I'll end here but I wish to say- People are lucky if they have their
family with them. Cherish each and every moment ( sounds superficial but its
true) with them 'coz you never know when Life may take a brutal turn and you
won't even have time to say a final goodbye or even a sorry....
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-54505865359767314102021-05-19T21:22:00.002+05:302022-11-15T21:56:53.930+05:30Contact Lenses- gain freedom from glasses<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6Kd302YwxIVvKcqqDwspwd70-bp7E2FCdYROdl2sR9aDDDLv_FnTIbL8YwcunAFTH7x_-T3s9OnPMWAwGDvERaAipXwlJM3miqj96mMAiSQ9vqfb0GxZey3zmB5l7YYtjeBQiqk-QTTHqTNemXZ2A8a1IrLo-rm87_ucsryqnqfmyGD9XOhzcOpm9g/s1920/contact-lenses-4792987_1920.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6Kd302YwxIVvKcqqDwspwd70-bp7E2FCdYROdl2sR9aDDDLv_FnTIbL8YwcunAFTH7x_-T3s9OnPMWAwGDvERaAipXwlJM3miqj96mMAiSQ9vqfb0GxZey3zmB5l7YYtjeBQiqk-QTTHqTNemXZ2A8a1IrLo-rm87_ucsryqnqfmyGD9XOhzcOpm9g/s400/contact-lenses-4792987_1920.jpg"/></a></div><br>
What if you do not have the time to visit the optician to get your contact lenses made? In simple words, contact lenses can mean a lot of advantages including freedom from glasses. Although the comfort level may differ in individual, lenses are in fact very useful. Nowadays, many online websites provide you with the easy option of <a href="https://amzn.to/3X1ZOSx" target="_blank">ordering your contact lenses online</a>. The most amazing thing here is that you get own custom made lenses of your own choice delivered right at your doorstep. However, before you choose a contact lenses by post website, you should make sure that they provide enough aftercare for your contact lenses. It will be best to browse through a few websites looking for services before you chose to order your lenses online. Many websites offer to give demo instructions and aftercare tips which can be extremely useful for preserving your lenses. Always make sure that the website that you choose, offers such services.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-42975970629828979562021-02-11T11:38:00.001+05:302022-11-18T11:42:10.701+05:30Printing your leaflets online
If you are a business owner or a business entrepreneur you need to advertise your products now and then. Perhaps the cheapest and the most effective forms of advertising today are through Leaflets. This simple yet very effective means of communication is not only useful but can also drastically boost up your sales. And of course with the advent of internet you opt for <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-powerful-world-of-vinyl-banners.html">online printing</a>, through sites, which offer you a choice of designing you own leaflets and promise a fast turnaround as well! <br>
<br>So all you need to do is Google around a bit until you find for yourself the best offer that suits your needs. Then you just need to browse through the designs or create your own, choose the styles and make a payment online. Bingo you’re done! Moreover you can even hire agencies that help you with your leaflet distributions so that you can ensure that your leaflets are delivered as and when you want them to be delivered.<br>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-47120345849769654102020-05-14T12:52:00.002+05:302022-11-15T22:18:28.009+05:30My understanding of Internet Marketing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes guys this is not a commercial blog. But still i feel i can write about anything that comes to my mind since its <a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/"><b>My Own Space</b></a>! :-)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So talking about internet marketing, it sounds to be a very professional word at first. From all these years of using the internet, i have developed my own understanding of internet marketing. Of course professionals can explain it much better than me but still i believe in simplifying things and breaking each thing into my mind to pieces, so that i can have a better understanding. Sounds complicated. Yes i know. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was a time when search engines were yet to establish themselves and selling things over the internet was a child's play. However, over the years things have evolved so much and people have gained a batter understanding of internet marketing. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">So what exactly is this internet marketing? In simple words, it is a term that refers to doing your business in the virtual world. i.e. online.So many of you may say "Gosh i do not have a business. How does it matter to me?". As i said earlier Internet Marketing is a general word and it can be further categorized into may options. What really matters to us is affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing does not really require you to have a company or any business. Being an affiliate generally means that you sell something on behalf of someone and earn your commission. Sounds great? Yes it does. But as they say "There's no free lunch", you have to be prepared to dedicate yourself to it and make up your mind to invest something before you start getting the results. This is the hardest part i know but there is no way out really. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alright so i made up my mind. What next? Well, patience is a virtue. More in my <a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2012/01/affiliate-marketing-continued.html">next post</a>. See ya soon. Keep reading. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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I’ve been wearing braces since I was 24. Yes you guessed it right. I am much older now and I won’t tell you my age ;-) Well these frequent dentist visits made me realize the acute importance of <b>Teeth Cleaning.</b> I won’t go into boring medical details since I have been bored enough by my doctor for all these years but let me write here that the main enemy of our teeth is something called the plaque.<br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plaque</a> is a thin whitish layer that forms on the teeth after you eat something. This layer hardens itself if you do not brush your teeth regularly or properly. If sometimes any food particle is trapped beneath this hardened plaque it can bore down a hole into your teeth. When this hole reaches your gums, you get what is popularly advertised today as “teeth sensitivity”. Nope teeth sensitivity isn’t something that you can “cure” with toothpastes. It needs immediate treatment which is known as “root canal”.<br />
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A root canal procedure involves cleaning the infected nerves and filling them up. The top of the cavity is then filled up with a temporary filling. Finally the tooth is sealed with a permanent filling or a cap. Yes root canal infection is painful and that is why it is so important to get <i>teeth cleaning</i> done once every six months. <br />
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Yellowing of teeth is not uncommon and there are various factors leading to it. However, dental treatments provide many simple solutions to get white glowing teeth in minutes. Although, prevention is always the best cure, one can always achieve a bright smile with the help of teeth whitening. This process usually involves the bleaching of tooth stains with a chemical solution called peroxide. Results can differ from person to person depending on factors such as the condition of the teeth and the amount of discoloration and stains. There are a number of “use at home” solutions and mouthwashes available for <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2022/11/some-smiles-do-need-teeth-whitening.html" target="_blank">teeth whitening</a> but it will be best if you visit your dentist to get professional and long lasting results. Yet, the process of teeth whitening has its own side effects since your teeth are treated chemically. Hence, it is advisable to consult your doctor first and let him decide if it is appropriate for your teeth to undergo whitening. <br />
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Well I am no doctor. But my frequent visits to the dentist and his interactions with other patients made me realize that we tend to overlook our dental hygiene. I was amazed at his words when he told me that “it is a myth that we lose our teeth with old age”. Proper care and hygiene will ensure that your teeth will remain with you even when you turn 90. Touch-wood!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-71130342625668917782013-06-20T16:06:00.003+05:302022-11-27T21:23:35.295+05:30When we lose someone dear....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I found no better way to title my post. I am sure each one of us would have gone through the "process" (if I can call it that) of losing someone dear. It's painful and it hurts. Unfortunately, I have been through it thrice.</div>
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Of course, every incident makes a new "me". But i have to mention it again it is painful. </div>
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I lost my dearest pet a few days back. Some may think, well what's the big deal in losing a pet? I agree. It's no big deal if you treat it as a pet. For us she was one amongst us. A family member. She had lived with us for fourteen long years and one day suddenly she is gone. I keep looking at her favorite spots desperately thinking, yes here she comes. Unfortunately for us and for her she had lost her eyesight. I would rather like to think that she was relieved from her suffering. But what about the <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2022/11/long-time.html">void that she left?</a> They say time is the best healer, but patience is something that I do not have.........</div>
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All i can say is that may her innocent soul R.I.P.....</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-50458382262944696422011-05-19T16:17:00.004+05:302022-11-15T22:07:39.536+05:30Do you believe in the power of prayer?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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hi everyone. here i am again writing on a <a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com">random topic</a> ( just crossed my mind).</div>
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I can't say that i was born into a typical Indian household ( full of traditions, sometimes unwanted) i was allowed to do whatever i wanted ever since i was kid. That habit of mine is now, unfortunately, termed as laziness ( ya whatever). lol</div>
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Anyways there is one thing that my mom always insists. Prayer. I am not an atheist. Nor am i a staunch believer of God. But i do pray. There's one friend of mine who keeps telling me to "pray" for her so that she gets the love of her life. Of course i do pray for her but i am not sure if just praying works. Imagine what would the world be like if God granted each and every prayer on earth! I can't stop laughing at this thought.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-80059989373047556822008-12-09T19:43:00.000+05:302010-06-13T11:52:44.854+05:30Hi to allWell i know i have been a bit lazy updating my blog. But i cannot help it. Have some inevitable things to do.<br />But anyways i appreciate that you are taking time to read my blog. I will be coming up with new content soon. Until then if you have found this place interesting so far please feel free to check my earlier posts. Am listing some of my favorite posts for your convenience.<br /><a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/10/stranger-on-highway.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stranger on the highway</span></a><br /><a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/10/aircraft.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Aircraft</span></a><br /><a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/10/yes-i-will.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Yes I will</span></a><br /><a href="http://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-search-blogger-profiles.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Search Blogger profiles</span></a><br />Do leave in your comments if you find them interesting...<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0" height="32" width="200"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ispeech.org/ispeech.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="flashvars" value="playlist=/podcasts/110/my-own-space/track/e117c29d245cf7e288b90d11856b7ab8.xml"><embed src="http://www.ispeech.org/ispeech.swf" quality="high" flashvars="playlist=/podcasts/110/my-own-space/track/e117c29d245cf7e288b90d11856b7ab8.xml" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="32" width="200"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-62297369126194905492008-11-13T23:45:00.000+05:302022-11-27T21:24:52.835+05:30UpdateHi. Thanks for visiting my blog. I have a few posts in regional language. I'll be translating them soon. till then kindly take a look at my <a href="https://astoryandmore.blogspot.com/2008/11/mystery.html">older posts</a>. :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-43235348769725885712008-11-12T12:28:00.000+05:302008-11-13T23:49:29.262+05:30Love...<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I wrote this little story with a play in mind. Enjoy!</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">Edit- Some of my posts are written in Hindi (Indian language).<br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">[Scene 1- Mr. Singh is seated at the dining table lost in deep thoughts. His daughter-in-law priya enters the room carrying dinner. ]<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Priya- Papaji please stop worrying about mummyji. Unka ilaaj toh karva rahe hai na hum log?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- Rehne de beta tu nahi samjhegi. You never will understand what I am going<span style=""> </span>through right now. In fact no one will ever understand. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Priya ( placing the dinner tray on the table) – Theek hai Papaji aapko nahi maanna naa sahi. Lekin kam se kam khaana toh kha lijiye. Warna aapke bete aake mujhe phirse sunayenge ki unke papa ka bilkul dhyan nahi rakhti. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>[Priya stamps her feet and leaves the room murmuring something to herself. Mr. Singh is still sitting there with lines of worry over his face and lost in deep thoughts.]<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>[Scene 2- Mr. Singh’s son Deepak enters the room. He has just returned from office and is still holding his attaché. He calls out to priya informing her that he is home and glances at Mr. Singh and slowly proceeds towards the dining table.]<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Deepak (sitting besides Mr. Singh) - Papa, what is the matter? Why do you look so worried? <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- As if you do not know, beta. Your mom has been the life of this house. All her life she has dedicated herself to us and this house. It’s a pity that we cannot have her with us anymore. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Deepak- Well, papa you know very well that mom’s Alzheimer’s was progressing day by day. We could not keep her at home. She used to forget things, places and even us. Many a times I had to bunk my office to fetch her from an unknown place.<span style=""> </span>And as it is she is getting a good treatment at the hospital. So please stop worrying. Take care of your health. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>(Priya enters carrying a glass of water bearing a tired expression on her face)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Priya- Thank God Deepak you are home. Ab tum hi samjhao apne papa ko, ki who kuch kha le. Unke nahi khaane se mummyji theek toh nahi ho jaane waali na?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Deepak (glaring angrily at priya) – kabhi toh kuch accha bola karo? Aur behtar hai ki chup hi raho. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Priya (in a sobbing voice) - Meri yaha sunta hi kaun hai. Mai to ja rahi hu maayke kal.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">(Priya leaves the room sobbing)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Deepak (holding Mr. Singh’s hand) – Papa please have something. We will be going to visit mom tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>(Mr. Singh gets up and leaves leaving Deepak sitting there with tearful eyes)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>(Scene 2- Mr. Singh enters the doctor’s clinic. His hand is bleeding and he is waiting for the doctor to attend him. There is a long waiting of patients but the doctor notices and recognizes Mr. Singh. He asks his assistant Ms. Renu to attend him.)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu (while gently cleaning Mr. Singh’s wound) – The doctor has been talking of you. I know you very well Mr. Singh. How did you manage to cut yourself so hard?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh (with a smile) – Oh well. I was just chopping some fruits for my wife. You know I’ll be meeting her after a month. I didn’t even realize when the knife cut into my hand instead of the fruit. (Mr. Singh laughs heartily)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu (amused) – Oh that’s not nice. You should be careful.<span style=""> </span>By the way, isn’t Mrs. Singh home? I mean why do you have to go out to meet her? And what are these fruits for? Is she not well?<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- She is in the hospital since a year.<span style=""> </span>And it seems like decades since I last met her. So you can imagine my agitation. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu (concernedly) – Oh! I am sorry. Don’t worry Mrs. Singh will be fine and will be with you shortly. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">(In the meanwhile Renu has dressed up Mr. Singh’s wound and he gets up to leave) <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- Thank you. How much for the dressing? <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu- That will be 25 rs. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- Okay here you go. (He turns to leave)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu- By the way Mr. Singh can I ask something? <span style=""> </span>What ails your wife? <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh (turning around) – she is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease since last 6 years. Her condition has worsened now. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu- I am really sorry to hear that. But I am sure that she will be more than happy to see you. (She smiles)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh- She doesn’t recognize me any more.<span style=""> </span>I always tell her that I am a friend of hers. We chat, we laugh and she is more than happy to spend time with me. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Renu (surprised) – She doesn’t recognize you anymore and still you go there to meet her? <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p>Mr. Singh (smiling) - Yes she doesn’t recognize me anymore but I do.<span style=""> </span>Good day and thanks a lot for the dressing. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">(Mr. Singh leaves the clinic leaving Renu pondering over this beautiful fairy tale love story that she had encountered that day.)<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-54635274868654316562008-11-06T23:49:00.000+05:302008-11-12T12:37:53.276+05:30The mystery.....Craaaaaaasssssssssh……………… No dears this isn’t the sound of a car crashing. Actually Mr. Purohit ke haath me se chai ka cup gir gaya . Yeh ussi ki aawaz hai. Abhi unki biwi aayegi chillate hue “array ab kya toda aapne……… ajji sunte ho………” aur Mr. Purohit ka stereotyped jawab hoga “nahi behra ho gaya hu”. Every morning Mr. Purohit had the habit of sitting in the balcony and reading his favorite health column in the english newspaper. This morning as usual he was sipping his cup of masala chai when suddenly his eyes fell on the headlines…… “Accident on S. G. Highway……” Yeh padh ke uthe aur chai ka cup gir gaya. “Lata, apne daamadji ki gaadi ka numbe kya hai batana toh zara?” “kyu kya hua. Cup tootnne se gaadi ke number ka kya connection?. Raat ko beer weer chadha ke to nahi aaye na?” “ Apni bewajah ki bakwaas apne paas rakkho. Aur mujhe jaldi batao number kya hai.”<br /><br />“GJ 1BC 2655, ab toh batao kya hua?” “Just look. Paper me aaya hai. S.G Highway pe accident hua hai. Aur gaadi ka number bhi wohi hai”. Both are shocked as they stared at the horrible headline. “Hey bhagwan isme toh likkha hai ki koi bacha nahi. Ab meri bacchi ka kya hoga?” Mrs. Purohit starts wailing loudly as Mr. Purohit still has that grief stricken expression on his face. We must inform the relatives he thought. He wondered as to why no one had informed this to him. The grief stricken couple started informing their relatives one by one. Lekin iss jhamele me kisi ko Priyanka ki yaad hi nahi aai…<br />Priyanka, Mr. Purohit’s daughter, had recently got married to Rahul Sharma, a successful businessman. They had met through a common friend and soon they decided to tie the knot. Till date Rahul had not forgotten the brief interview he had with Mr. Purohit. He could actually feel the ambience of the movie “Golmaal” being enacted in front of his eyes. But yet love won and eventually rahul and priyanka were married in a peaceful ceremony….<br /><br />In the meanwhile, the purohit couple were now getting ready to go to the sharma residence. “ jee maine kaha ek baar priyanka ko phone kar le. Bechari meri bacchi akeli hogi waha” . “ Phone karne ka time nahi hai lata. Tum bas chalo. Hum wahi ja rahe hai na. Maine sabhi rishtedaaro ko phone kar diya hai. Sab wohi pahunchte honge.” (Mr. Purohit was all the while thinking that he had to be strong at least for the sake of his wife and his daughter). Tum jaldi aao me gaadi niikaalta hu”. Mr. Purohit hardly concentrated on the traffic while driving. In his heart he had always hated Rahul, though he knew that he was successful and he would always keep his daughter happy. I never wanted something bad to happen to him. God please forgive me… he thought. Lata was wailing constantly throughout the drive. Finally when they reached there Mr. Purohit motioned her to get out and said “ Lata tum upar jao. Me gaadi park karke aata hu”. Gaadi park karne ke bahane hi sahi par kuch pal akele rone ke liye mil jayenge aisa soch kar unhone ye kaha. Putting his head on the steering he started sobbing silently. He started regretting those moments when he had hated his son- in –law. Suddenly his thoughts were interrupted by a row of screams and shouts.<br /><br /><br />Getting out of the car, he started walking hastily in the direction of the noise. All the residents of the building had gathered around Mrs. Purohit who had fallen unconscious on the ground. “aarey kya hua lata ko?” “Pata nahi uncleji humne toh inko chillate hue bhaagte dekha aur phir yaha aake behosh ho gai. Shayad kuch bhayanak dekh liya hoga.” Mr. Purohit was puzzled. Maybe he thought that his wife was in a state of extreme shock when suddenly his eyes fell on two figures coming towards them.<br /><br />Mr. Purohit couldn’t believe his eyes. It was Rahul. Oh my God! Was it a dream? A fear like expression sprang into his eyes as Rahul approached him. “Papaji aap yaha? Aur yeh mummy mujhe dekh ke bhaagi kyu? Aur yeh sab kya hai. Subah se rishtedaaro ke phone aa rahe hai mujhe. Meri aawaz sunke chaunk kyu jaate hai sab?” “kya hua papaji aap aise kya dekh rahe hai mujhe?” A swirl of mist wandered around Mr. Purohit’s eyes. Moments later he opened his eyes and found himself inside the apartment. Lata was sitting besides him with a concerned look on her face while Rahul and Priyanka were standing with her. “ab kaise hai aap Papaji?” Mr.Purohit nodded his head, indicating that he was fine. I can understand the puzzle you are in , Papaji. Mummy ne sab bataya hume. “ Tum yaha sahi salamat ho toh phir who news?” Mr. Purohit was still puzzled. Rahul smiled amusingly. Picking up the paper from the table, he showed it to him. “Papaji lagta hai aapke aur mummy ke number badh gaaye hai. Dekiye toh . Zara dhyan se padhiye kya likkha hai?” Mr. Purohit strained his eyes a bit to read what Rahul had pointed. It read…….. “Accident on S G Highway………………… No one dies….”Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-67474175140974206982008-11-03T11:35:00.000+05:302008-11-12T12:36:51.098+05:30Search Engines......Well don't get deceived by the name . I am not gonna write a tutorial on "How to use the search engine" LOL. Well i came across this wonderful site which actually pays you to search! Yes its true. Search engine is something which we use everyday. And for people like me i use it for every other minute. So wouldnt it be great if you get paid to search?<br /><br />Well if this strikes a chord in you then go ahead and visit this link for more details....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myhpf.co.uk/apply001.asp?Friend=283062" target="_blank">Get paid to search</a><br /><br />Happy earning!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-80334244270611152552008-10-30T21:33:00.000+05:302008-10-30T21:34:50.953+05:30Update....I'll be back shortly with new content on the blog. Till then you may kindly take out some of your valuable time to read my older posts. Thanks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-33420704559350964982008-10-28T22:52:00.000+05:302012-06-24T19:34:17.401+05:30how to search Blogger profiles?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
okay here i am with some more information. I recently came across this wonderful blog which allows you to search for other blogger users from your own area! isn't that great? Check it out.<br />
<a href="http://www.consumingexperience.com/2007/08/blogger-profiles-how-to-search-blogger.html">click here</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">After several drinks, one of the men had to use the rest room. Those who</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> talked about their kids. </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> The first guy said, "My son is my pride and joy. He started working at a</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> successful company at the bottom of the barrel. He studied Economics and </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> Business Administration and soon began to climb the corporate ladder and </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> now</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> he's the president of the company. He became so rich that he gave his best</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> friend a top of the line Mercedes for his birthday." </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> The second guy said, "Darn, that's terrific! My son is also my pride and </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> joy. He started working for a big airline, then went to flight school to</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> become a pilot. Eventually he became a partner in the company, where he </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> owns</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> the majority of its assets. He's so rich that he gave his best friend a </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> brand new jet for his birthday." The third man said: "Well, that's</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> terrific!</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> My son studied in the best universities and became an engineer. Then he </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> started his own construction company and is now a multimillionaire. He </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> also</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> gave away something very nice and expensive to his best friend for his</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> birthday:</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> A 30,000 square foot mansion." </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> The three friends congratulated each other just as the fourth returned </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> from</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> the restroom and asked: "What are all the congratulations for?"</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> One of the three said: "We were talking about the pride we feel for the </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> successes of our sons. ..What about your son?" </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> The fourth man replied: "My son is gay and makes a living dancing as a</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> stripper at a nightclub." The three friends said: "What a shame...what a </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> disappointment." The fourth man replied: "No, I'm not ashamed he is my son </span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> and I love him. And he hasn't done too bad either. His birthday was two</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"> weeks ago, and he received a beautiful 30,000 square foot mansion, a brand </span>
</span><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> new jet and a top of the line Mercedes from his three boyfriends." </span></span>
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Even for the sake of<br />fun you read it and know your mood and nature!!!!*<br /><br />Don't forget to scroll down to see what it says about you.<br /><br />January 01 - 09 ~ *Ass*<br />January 10 - 24 ~ *Slug *<br />January 25 - 31 ~ *Cockroach*<br /><br />February 01 - 05 ~ *Parasite*<br />February 06 - 14 ~ *Bullfrog*<br />February 15 - 21 ~ *Skunk*<br />February 22 - 28 ~ *Snake*<br /><br />March 01 - 12 ~ *Ape*<br />March 13 - 15 ~ *Cockroach*<br />March 16 - 23 ~ *Slug*<br />March 24 - 31 ~ *Parasite*<br /><br />April 01 - 03 ~ *Ass *<br />April 04 - 14 ~ *Snake*<br />April 15 - 26 ~ *Slug*<br />April 27 - 30 ~ *Skunk*<br /><br />May 01 - 13 ~ *Slug*<br />May 14 - 21 ~ *Bullfrog*<br />May 22 - 31 ~ *Cockroach*<br /><br />June 01 - 03 ~ *Slug*<br />June 04 - 14 ~ *Skunk*<br />June 15 - 20 ~ *Ass*<br />June 21 - 24 ~ *Ape*<br />June 25 - 30 ~ *Parasite*<br /><br />July 01 - 09 ~ *Slug*<br />July 10 - 15 ~ *Ass*<br />July 16 - 26 ~ *Bullfrog*<br />July 27 - 31 ~ *Parasite*<br /><br />August 01 - 15 ~ *Ape*<br />August 16 - 25 ~ *Slug*<br />August 26 - 31 ~ *Skunk*<br /><br />September 01 - 14 ~ *Bullfrog*<br />September 15 - 27 ~ *Parasite*<br />September 28 - 30 ~ *Ass*<br /><br />October 01 - 15 ~ *Ape*<br />October 16 - 27 ~ *Skunk*<br />October 28 - 31 ~ *Snake*<br /><br />November 01 - 16 ~ *Cockroach*<br />November 17 - 30 ~ *Parasite*<br /><br />December 01 - 16 ~ *Ass*<br />December 17 - 25 ~ *Ape*<br />December 26 - 31 ~ *Bullfrog*<br /><br />*<br />*If you are a Ass: A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be<br />doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude<br />towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle<br />free, humble and down-to-earth! ! That explains the reason why your friends<br />cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not<br />updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going.<br />You have a little group of dignified friends, all of them being<br />quality-personified . *<br /><br />If you are a* *Slug*: Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous<br />gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You<br />are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder people seek for<br />your company and look forward to include you for all get-together' s.<br />However, you are sensitive which is a drawback. People need to select their<br />words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with<br />words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless<br />the person then! *<br /><br />If you are a* *Cockroach *: Quite contradictory to your name, you are a<br />peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are<br />required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a<br />long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully<br />derive work from people. You love being loved, and when you receive your<br />share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... Hence<br />some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get<br />their work done. So be careful..... *<br /><br />If you are a Parasite* : An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes<br />shy, with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love<br />exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal<br />circumstances you're cool but when given a reason to, you are like a volcano<br />waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an<br />icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't<br />like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You<br />observe care in choosing your friends.<br /><br />If you are a *Skunk*: You are near to perfect and nice at heart. The<br />examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people. You,<br />too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in<br />the wrong.. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's<br />back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give<br />love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return. You are<br />generous enough. Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best<br />trait of you guys.<br /><br />If you are a *Bullfrog*: You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in<br />life. Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain<br />unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of<br />your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need.<br />You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never<br />be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized<br />in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it<br />is easy for you to fall in love.....<br /><br />If you are a *Snake *: You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle<br />pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk..<br />You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group. Very<br />prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you<br />desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in<br />some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from<br />difficult and tight spots when they really need you. *<br /><br />If you are a* *Ape *: Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be<br />done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you<br />are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would<br />like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged<br />or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky.<br />Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you<br />foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in<br />traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!<br /><br /></div>Courtesy - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DesiMasala/message/11743Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454430649996907727.post-77510009169957141582008-10-21T22:05:00.000+05:302008-10-23T17:59:45.094+05:30Yes i will...<ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">This is a very simple story. It may even seem to be a typical bollywood movie story. But i wrote it with a couple of things in mind. I have seen a couple of my friends undergo the bitter agony of a divorce or a breakup. And that phase has been very painful for them. That made me wonder on one thing. have we really lost the importance and meaning of marriage? </span><br /></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Love knows no bounds…… So was the case with Suresh….. An intimate glance and he had fallen ill by the arrows of love. “What is wrong Suresh? Are you all right? The boss has been complaining about your performance of late. Your work has deteriorated”. These were the words of Anil, Suresh’s colleague who worked with him in an MNC. Both were sipping coffee in the break and Anil seemed much concerned about Suresh. “Nothing yaar. Just work load…” said Suresh, rather irrritatedly. “Hey come on, there is some issue. Won’t you tell me?” <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p>Suresh became a bit hesitant. Expressions of dilemma could be seen clearly on his face. With a rather diffident feeling he continued, “Well it’s a girl actually. I haven’t been able to take my mind of her. She’s so charming. The beauty and confidence she has is inexplicable………..” He stopped here for a moment and then continued reluctantly…. “I love her.” Anil couldn’t help smiling. “I should have known this beforehand. Our handsome hunk has fallen in love”. “So did you tell her?” . “Yes, Anil. We both love each other dearly.” “That is great news. So when do we hear the wedding bells ringing?”. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“She is pursuing her HSC this year. Do you suppose that I ruin her study just because of my selfish interests? We have been friends since long. I chanced to meet her in a public library about three months ago. For me, it was love at first sight that took me so long to realize. She’s an independent girl and matured for her age. I can wait but her career cannot.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p>“So, what about her parents?” “Do they agree?” “Well Anita confides everything to her mother. She knows that I love her daughter dearly” “I had never bothered to ask about her family background as such. But this is what I came to know from Anita herself.”<span style=""> </span>“Well…. Lover boy I wish you all the best in life but don’t forget you have your own career too. Let’s go. The break alarm has already been sounded.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p>24 year old Suresh was a dynamic, enthusiastic and a goal pursuing individual. Ever since his graduation he had aimed to be a part of a Multi National Company. He was going on by leaps and bounds when fate had led him to meet the beautiful Anita. He has resolved to marry her, in his heart. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p>18 year old Anita was a bubbly, open-minded girl. She had lost her father at a very early age and hence life had matured her more than her age. Her only friend, philosopher and guide, was her mother, to whom she confided everything, including her personal life. Her mother was aware of Suresh and like every concerned mother she was eager to know more about him. She became rest assured when Anita conveyed her that Suresh had never even once, tried to intimidate her. He was never keen on physical contact. Somehow Mohana (Anita’s mother) knew that her daughter had found someone who would remain with her forever, even in her absence. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p>Time progressed and Anita cleared her HSC with flying colors. In the meanwhile both Suresh and Anita had been constantly meeting in the park. Anita was now keen on some physical contact with Suresh but he always refrained himself which was a kind of reassurance for Mohana, who now thought that, only Suresh was the perfect choice for her daughter. Anita was now ardent for Suresh’s proposal. She could hardly wait for it. And finally when Suresh mustered up some courage to propose her for marriage, this farsighted young man said it in a way that left Anita a bit depressed and surprised. Anita had expected the typical “will you marry me?” thing from Suresh but instead he asked, “ <span style=""> </span>When shall we get married and see our daughter?” Anita simply couldn’t understand Suresh’s farsightedness. She simply stared at him with a blank expression. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p>Suresh smiled and took her hand in his. “Anita, I know you must have expected something more romantic and lively from me. I know you are a matured girl. As it is today’s couples hardly think about anything but getting married and having physical intimacy after marriage. But what after that? Once the urge is gone marriage becomes a burden for them. I love you dearly Anita. And I would never want our marriage to suffer at any point of time. I just wanted to know if at all you understand the intensity and the deeper meaning behind my question.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“So I have failed, right Suresh?” <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“No my dear. My love doesn’t need any confirmations. I have always loved you.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Getting on his knees he said, “Anita, will you marry me?” <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“Yes i will”…. was the immediate reply….<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1