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Scientists are preparing for "seven minutes of terror" as a Nasa spacecraft makes a nail-biting descent to the surface of Mars The Phoenix lander will begin its plunge through the Martian atmosphere on 25 May (GMT) as it attempts to land in the planet's polar north. The craft needs to perform a series of challenging manoeuvres along the way. It then begins a three-month mission to investigate Mars' geological history and potential habitability. BBC Link

The Duggars, who already have 17 children, making them America’s largest family, continues to embiggen. Michelle and Jim Bob have just announced that they’re expecting a new baby on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2009. All of their children’s names start with the letter "J," so Discovery Health is taking polls on what you think the name should be Link

While knowledge is an important quality of expertise, it’s only one of several factors that makes someone an expert in their field. There are five characteristics of real experts: Knowledge: Being an expert requires an immense working knowledge of your subject, whether it’s memorized information, or knowing where to find information you haven’t memorized. Experience: In addition to knowledge, an expert needs to have significant experience working with that knowledge, and be able apply it in creative ways. Communication Ability: Expertise without the ability to communicate it is practically pointless. Connectedness: Expertise is, ultimately, social; experts are embedded in a web of other experts who exchange ideas and approaches to problems. These experts are likewise embedded in a wider social web that connects them to people who need their expertise. Curiosity: Experts are curious about their fields, and recognize the limitations of their own understanding of it. Sometimes becomi...

Eat 1 tea spoon variari (fennel seeds) after every meal Microscopic dust is bad for eyes, splash cold water 5 times a day to cleanse the dust Red chillies - Do not consume Lal marchi - bad for liver, kidney and gives ulcers Do not use lots of oil or ghee when cooking. Eat carrots Drink chaas (butter milk) Eat yogurt Eat raw papaya in the morning and ripe papaya in the evening Eat 2 ripe bananas a day (scientists have proven that eating very ripe bananas are good for reducing high blood pressure, cleaning the intestines and helping reduce constipation) CINNAMON ¼ tea-spoon of cinnamon powder mixed with cereals or anything in the morning with breakfast activates the pancreas which produces insulin, reduces the sugar level in the body• mixed with honey, it can be good for lungs and liver HALDI (turmeric Powder)boil 1 cup milk, mix with ½ teaspoon haldi kills lactic acid take 1 cup water add honey (in a silver cup or Pyrex dish), add 1 teaspoon haldi (filter in a cheese cloth) store in a...

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist Complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the Mexican. "But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American. The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his Needs and those of his family. The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, Play the guitar, and sing a few songs... I have a full life." The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard, and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the Extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat." "And after that?" asked the Mexican. "With the ...

Dubai: The government of India has issued instructions that all Indian passports with serial numbers Z-000001 to Z-045925 are to be recalled and new passports issued in their place. Some of these include certain passports issued by the Indian Consulate General in Dubai between February and September 2007. "This is a global recall. It is not restricted to the consulate in Dubai alone," said Venu Rajamony, the Consul General in Dubai. Rajamony assured that Indians whose passports fall under these serial numbers will be issued new passports without any delay. "Those who want it on an emergency basis will be issued with a new passport on the same day. http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10210414.html

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