MICRO POWER

The intention of people writing in the power school has been to wake
strategic management up to a basic reality of organizational life: that
organizations consist of individuals with dreams, hopes, jealousies, interests,
and fears. This may seem like an obvious point, but much of
the literature for a long time gave the impression that senior managers
were rational actors who defined strategies that everyone else embraced,
compliant and loyal "labor inputs" that they were. In contrast
to this, let us consider strategy making as a political process and then
strategies themselves as political before we conclude with the positive
benefits of micro politics.

BREAKING INDUSTRY RULES

Myth: Industry analysis is key to strategy
The rule breakers know that it is now increasingly difficult to define precisely
where an industry begins and ends. This is certainly true for financial
services, telecommunications, health care, and a variety of other industries.
The question, "What industry are you in?" is becoming harder and harder
to answer.

Myth: You should focus on your direct competitors
In the past it was relatively easy to tell who was a competitor and who was
not. Today it is harder to distinguish competitors from collaborators from
suppliers from buyers. The rule breakers understand that rivalry ain't as
simple as it used to be. For many companies, it's getting harder and harder
to tell the good guys from the bad guys.

Myth: In strategy, it's you against the world
Most managers think they can pretty much control the direction of their
business. Yet today's smart leaders understand it is difficult to know just
where the boundaries of the firm begin and end—temporary workers, outsourcing,
and long-term supply relationships are now the norm. A firm may
"own" only a small portion of the relevant value chain. The sort of radical
strategy that leads to true innovation becomes substantially more complex
in a world where the firm doesn't directly control many of these assets critical
to its success.

THE HOTHOUSE MODEL OF STRATEGY FORMATION

1. There is only one strategist, and that person is the chief executive officer
(other managers may participate; planners provide support).

2. The CEO formulates strategies through a conscious, controlled process of
thought, much as tomatoes are cultivated in a hothouse.

3. These strategies come out of this process fully developed, then to be
made formally explicit, much as ripe tomatoes are picked and sent to the
market.

4. These explicit strategies are then formally implemented (which includes
the development of the necessary budgets and programs as well as the design
of the appropriate structure).

5. To manage this process is to analyze the appropriate data, preconceive insightful
strategies, and then plant them carefully, caring for them and
watching them as they grow on schedule.

Decisions Made by Professional judgment

Professional organizations are distinguished by the fact that the determination
of the basic mission—the specific services to be offered and to
whom—is in good part left to the judgment of professionals as individuals.
In the university, for example, each professor has a good deal of control
over what is taught and how, as well as what is researched and how. Thus
the overall product-market strategy of a university must be seen as the
composite of the individual teaching and research postures of all its professors.
There is, however, a subtle but not insignificant constraint on this
power. Professionals are left to decide on their own only because years of
training have ensured that they will decide in ways generally accepted in
their professions. Pushed to the limit, then, individual freedom becomes
professional control

MORE EFFECTIVE, LESS CLEVER STRATEGIES

If you place in a bottle half a dozen bees and the same number of flies, and
lay the bottle horizontally, with its base [the closed end] to the window, you
will find that the bees will persist, till they die of exhaustion or hunger, in
their endeavor to discover an [opening] through the glass; while the flies, in
less than two minutes, will all have sallied forth through the neck on the opposite
side It is [the bees'] love of flight, it is their very intelligence, that
is their undoing in this experiment. They evidently imagine that the issue
from every prison must be where the light shines clearest; and they act in
accordance, and persist in too-logical action. To [bees] glass is a supernatural
mystery .. . and, the greater their intelligence, the more inadmissible,
more incomprehensible, will the strange obstacle appear. Whereas the
featherbrained flies, careless of logic . . . flutter wildly hither and thither,
and meeting here the good fortune that often waits on the simple . . . necessarily
end up by discovering the friendly opening that restores their liberty
to them.

BIASES IN DECISION MAKING

Willingness to gather facts which lead toward certain conclusions
and to disregard other facts which threaten them
Inability to apply the same decision criteria in similar situations
Failure to change (or changing slowly) one's own mind in
light of new information/evidence
The most recent events dominate those in the less recent
past, which are downgraded or ignored
Reliance upon specific events easily recalled from memory,
to the exclusion of other pertinent information
Predictions are unduly influenced by initial information
which is given more weight in the forecasting process
Belief that patterns are evident and/or two variables are
causally related when they are not
People tend to see problems in terms of their own background
and experience
Persistent increases [in some phenomenon] might be due to
random reasons which, if true, would [raise] the chance of a
[subsequent] decrease. Alternatively, persistent decreases
might [raise] the chances of [subsequent] increases
Success is attributed to one's skills while failure to bad luck,
or someone else's error. This inhibits learning as it does not
allow recognition of one's mistakes
People's preferences for future outcomes affect their forecasts
of such outcomes
Excessive optimism, illusory correlation, and the need to
reduce anxiety result in underestimating future uncertainty

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PLANNING

Interviews with the founders of 100 companies on the 1989 Inc. "500" list
of the fastest growing companies in the United States revealed that entrepreneurs
spent little effort on their initial business plan:

• 41 % had no business plan at all
• 26% had just a rudimentary, back-of-the-envelope type of plan
• 5% worked up financial projections for investors
• 28% wrote up a full-blown plan

Many entrepreneurs, the interview suggested, don't bother with wellformulated
plans for good reasons. They thrive in rapidly changing industries
and niches that tend to deter established companies. And under these
fluid conditions, an ability to roll with the punches is much more important
than careful planning....
Peter [Zacharkiw] did not conduct any research.... He placed an ad in
the Washington Post to sell his computer. He got over 50 responses and
sold his machine for a profit. Peter figured that if he had had 50 machines,
he could have sold them all and decided to begin selling computers from his
home "First, we sold to individuals responding to ads. But these people
were working for companies, and they would tell their purchasing agents,
'Hey, I know where you can get these.' It was an all-referral business. I gave
better service than anyone else. . . . After customers started asking for
Compaq machines, [his firm] became a Compaq dealer, and the business
really took off. "We're very reactive, not proactive," Peter observes. "Business
comes to us, and we react. I've never had a business plan.

ARE ENTREPRENEURS MERCURIAL?

Mercury's essence is transition . . . one of "floating freely . . . associative
wandering . . . apercu .. . backtracking and rhetorical repetition [and] .. .
stealth and thievery. Brainstorms, insights, lucky finds, intuitions, the play of
dreams .. . [are Mercury's domain]" (Stein, 1983:52). His style is simultaneous
or instantaneous linkage of places, people, and ideas. Through his activity,
conflicting parties reach agreement, resources are exchanged,
transitions occur.
Mercury also has the attributes of being crafty, deceiving, ingenious, and
suddenly and magically present. He is known for his resourcefulness, nimbleness,
subtle cunning, and in his role as messenger or herald is articulate
and important to the conduct of affairs. His attitude is ironic and unsentimental
We attribute many of these qualities to entrepreneurs. We see them as
creative, opportunistic, persuasive, and freer spirits than the "organizational"
man or woman. Empirical studies have found that many entrepreneurs
conform to the characteristics of Mercury, being socially adroit,
autonomous individuals with lower than average needs for affiliation, conformity,
succorance, and interpersonal affect

REFLECTIONS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR

• "The biggest risk any of us can take is to invest money in a business that
we don't know. Very few of the businesses that Virgin has set up have
been in completely new fields."
• "I have not depended on others to do surveys or market research, or to
develop grand strategies. I have taken the view that the risk to the company
is best reduced by my own involvement in the nitty-gritty of the
new business."
• " . . . There is always another deal. Deals are like London buses—there's
always another one coming along."
• " . . . Reduce the scale o f . . . risk through joint ventures . . . [and] have a
way out of a high risk venture."
• " . . . As businesses grow, watch out for management losing touch with
the basics—normally the customer."
• "[Our] 'keep it small' rule enables . . . more than usual numbers of managers
the challenge and excitement of running their own businesses."
• " . . . Pursue a 'buy, don't make' strategy."
• "Having evaluated an investment... and having decided to make an investment,
don't pussyfoot around. Go for it!"

THE UPSIDE OF TOOLISM

1. Every tool carries a set of strengths and weaknesses. Success requires understanding
the full effects—and side effects—of each tool, then creatively
combining the right ones in the right ways at the right times.
The secret is . . . in learning which tools to use, how and when.

2. Tools should be judged by their utility, not by their novelty.

3. Tools exist for the benefit of people, not vice versa. Management tools are
credited by their advocates with saving corporations—almost as loudly
as they are blamed by their critics for destroying them. The truth is,
tools do neither: people make companies succeed or fail.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

1. The staff took over the process. This situation arose partly because
CEOs created new staff components to deal with a new function,
partly because the staff moved in to fill a vacuum created by middle
management's indifference to a new responsibility, and partly because
of arrogance and empire building. As a result, planning staffs all too
often cut executives out of the strategy development process, turning
them into little more than rubber stamps

2. The process dominated the staff. The process's methodologies became
increasingly elaborate. Staff placed too much emphasis on analysis, too
little on true strategic insights... . Strategic thinking became equated
with strategic planning.... Jack Welch, the chairman and CEO of GE,
described the outcome graphically: "The books got thicker, the printing
got more sophisticated, the covers got harder, and the drawings
got better."...

3. Planning systems were virtually designed to produce no results The main
design failure lay in denying, or diminishing, the planning role of the very
executives whose mandate was to execute the strategy.... The attitude
of many was typified by the angry retort of one executive. "The matrix
picked the strategy—let the matrix implement it!" The other design fault
was the failure to integrate the strategic planning system with the operations
system, resulting in a strategy that did not drive action.

4. Planning focused on the more exciting game of mergers, acquisitions, and
divestitures at the expense of core business development. This problem
stemmed in part from the temper of the times. But it also resulted
from the inappropriate use of planning tools....

5. Planning processes failed to develop true strategic choices. . . . Planners
and executives rushed to adopt the first strategy that "satisfied" (i.e.
met certain basic conditions in an acceptable manner). They made no
real effort to search for, or analyze, an array of strategy alternatives
before making a decision. As a result, companies all too often adopted
strategies by default rather than by choice.

6. Planning neglected the organizational and cultural requirements of strategy.
... The process focused, rightly, on the external environment, but
it did so at the expense of the internal environment that is critical in the
implementation stage.

7. Single-point forecasting was an inappropriate basis for planning in an era of
restructuring and uncertainty.... Companies still tended to rely on single-
point forecasting. Scenario-based planning was the exception
rather than the rule... . Plans that relied on [single-point forecasting]
suffered increased vulnerability to surprises. . . . [Moreover] because
planning assumptions spelled out a single future, one that was almost
always some slight variation of an extrapolation of past trends, there
was an inherent bias in favor of continuing a "momentum strategy."

the premises of the planning school:

1. Strategies result from a controlled, conscious process of formal planning,decomposed into distinct steps, each delineated by checklists andsupported by techniques.

2. Responsibility for that overall process rests with the chief executive inprinciple; responsibility for its execution rests with staff planners inpractice.

3. Strategies appear from this process full blown, to be made explicit sothat they can then be implemented through detailed attention to objeC'tives, budgets, programs, and operating plans of various kinds.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES CHECKLIST

1. Marketing
Product quality
Number of product lines
Product differentiation
Market share
Pricing policies
Distribution channels
Promotional programs
Customer service
Marketing research
Advertising
Sales force
2. Research and Development
Product R&D capabilities
Process R&D capabilities
Pilot plant capabilities
3. Management Information System
Speed and responsiveness
Quality of current information
Expandability
User-oriented system
4. Management Team
Skills
Value congruence

Team spirit
Experience
Coordination of effort
5. Operations
Control of raw materials
Production capacity
Production cost structure
Facilities and equipment
Inventory control
Quality control
Energy efficiency
6. Finance
Financial leverage
Operating leverage
Balance sheet ratios
Stockholder relations
Tax situation
7. Human Resources
Employee capabilities
Personnel systems
Employee turnover
Employee morale
Employee development

ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES CHECKLIST

1. Societal Changes
Changing customer preferences—Impacting product demand or design
Population trends—Impacting distribution, product demand or design
2. Governmental Changes
New legislation—Impacting product costs
New enforcement priorities—Impacting investments, products, demand
3. Economic Changes
Interest rates—Impacting expansion, debt costs
Exchange Rates—Impacting domestic and overseas demand, profits
Real personal income changes—Impacting demand
4. Competitive Changes
Adoption of new technologies—Impacting cost position, product quality
New Competitors—Impacting prices, market share, contribution margin
Price changes—impacting market share, contribution margin
New Products—Impacting demand, advertising expenditures
5. Supplier Changes
Changes in input costs—Impacting prices, demand, contribution margin
Supply Changes—Impacting production processes, investment requirements
Changes in number of suppliers—Impacting costs, availability
6. Market Changes
New uses of products—Impacting demand, capacity utilization
New markets—Impacting distribution channels, demand, capacity utilization
Product obsolescence—Impacting prices, demand, capacity utilization

STRATEGY ABSENCE AS VIRTUE

« . . . Strategy absence need not be associated with organizational failure.
. . . Deliberate building in of strategy absence may promote flexibility in
an organization. . . . Organizations with tight controls, high reliance on
formalized procedures, and a passion for consistency may lose the ability
to experiment and innovate.
• Management may use the absence of strategy to send unequivocal signals
to both internal and external stakeholders of its preference not to
engage in resource-consuming ceremony.... For example, various articles
have described Nucor's disdain for formal planning systems and the
firm's reliance instead on a consistency in action at all levels in the organization.
Nucor has no written strategic plan, no written objectives, and
no mission statement. For Nucor, an absence of many of the supposed
elements of strategy is symbolic of the no-frills, non-bureaucratic organization
Nucor has worked hard to become.
• An absence of a rigid pattern of strategic decision making may ensure
that "noise" is retained in organizational systems, without which strategy
may become a specialized recipe that decreases flexibility and
blocks learning and adaptation

THE STRATEGY BEAST: AREAS OF AGREEMENT

• 
  • Strategy concerns both organization and environment. "A basic premise of
  thinking about strategy concerns the inseparability of organization and
  environment. . . . The organization uses strategy to deal with changing
  environments."
  • The substance of strategy is complex. "Because change brings novel
  combinations of circumstances to the organization, the substance of
  strategy remains unstructured, unprogrammed, nonroutine, and nonrepetitive
  "
  • Strategy affects overall welfare of the organization. "... Strategic decisions
  . . . are considered important enough to affect the overall welfare of the
  organization...."
  • Strategy involves issues of both content and process. ". . . The study of
  strategy includes both the actions taken, or the content of strategy, and
  the processes by which actions are decided and implemented."
  • Strategies are not purely deliberate. "Theorists . . . agree that intended,
  emergent, and realized strategies may differ from one another."
  • Strategies exist on different levels. "... Firms have . . . corporate strategy
  (What businesses shall we be in?) and business strategy (How shall we
  compete in each business?)"
  • Strategy involves various thought processes. " . . . Strategy involves conceptual
  as well as analytical exercises. Some authors stress the analytical dimension
  more than others, but most affirm that the heart of strategy
  making is the conceptual work done by leaders of the organization."

THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT

It was six men of Indostan
To learning much inclined,
Who went to see the Elephant
(Though all of them were blind)
That each by observation
Might satisfy his mind.
The First approached the Elephant,
And happening to fall
Against his broad and sturdy side,
At once began to brawl:
"God bless me but the Elephant
Is very like a wall."
The Second, feeling of the tusk,
Cried, "Ho! What have we here
So very round and smooth and sharp?
To me 'tis mighty clear
This wonder of an Elephant
Is very like a spear!"
The Third approached the animal,
And happening to take
The squirming trunk within his hands,
Thus boldly up and spake:
"I see," quoth he, "The Elephant
Is very like a snake!"
The Fourth reached out an eager hand,
And felt around the knee,
"What most this wondrous beast is like
Is mighty plain," quoth he;
" 'Tis clear enough the Elephant
Is very like a tree!"

It was six men of Indostan
To learning much inclined,
Who went to see the Elephant
(Though all of them were blind)
That each by observation
Might satisfy his mind.
The First approached the Elephant,
And happening to fall
Against his broad and sturdy side,
At once began to brawl:
"God bless me but the Elephant
Is very like a wall."
The Second, feeling of the tusk,
Cried, "Ho! What have we here
So very round and smooth and sharp?
To me 'tis mighty clear
This wonder of an Elephant
Is very like a spear!"
The Third approached the animal,
And happening to take
The squirming trunk within his hands,
Thus boldly up and spake:
"I see," quoth he, "The Elephant
Is very like a snake!"
The Fourth reached out an eager hand,
And felt around the knee,
"What most this wondrous beast is like
Is mighty plain," quoth he;
" 'Tis clear enough the Elephant
Is very like a tree!"
The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,
Said: "E'en the blindest man
Can tell what this resembles most;
Deny the fact who can,
This marvel of an Elephant
Is very like a fan!"
The Sixth no sooner had begun
About the beast to grope,
Than, seizing on the swinging tail
That fell within his scope,
"I see," quoth he, "the Elephant
is very like a rope!"
And so these men of Indostan
Disputed loud and long,
Each of his own opinion
Exceeding stiff and strong,
Though each was partly in the right,
And all were in the wrong!

Moral

So oft in theologic wars,
The disputants, I ween,
Rail on in utter ignorance
Of what each other mean,
And prate about an Elephant
Not one of them has seen!

The Corporate language!!

1."We will do it" means" You will do it"

2."You have done a great job" means" More work to be given to you"

3."We are working on it" means" We have not yet started working on the same"

4."Tomorrow first thing in the morning" means" Its not getting done"At least not tomorrow!"

5."After discussion we will decide-I am very open to views" means " Ihave already decided, I will tell you what to do"

6."There was a slight miscommunication" means" We had actually lied"

7."Lets call a meeting and discuss" means" I have no time now, will talk later"

8."We can always do it" means" We actually cannot do the same on time"

9."We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline" means "The project is screwed up, we cannot deliveron time."

10."We had slight differences of opinion "means" We had actually fought"

11."Make a list of the work that you do and let's see how I can help you" means" Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me"

12."You should have told me earlier" means" Well even if you told meearlier that would have made hardly any difference!"

13."We need to find out the real reason" means" Well I will tell youwhere your fault is"

14."Well Family is important, your leave is always granted. Justensure that the work is not affected," means," Well you know..."

15."We are a team," means," I am not the only one to be blamed"

16."That's actually a good question" means "I do not know anything about it"

17."All the Best" means" You are in trouble"

ALCOHOL EFFECTS AND cure......

1. Symptom: Cold and humid feet.Cause: Glass is being held at incorrect angle (You arepouring thedrink on your feet).Cure: Maneuver glass until open end is facing upward.

2. Symptom: The wall facing you is full of lights.Cause: You're lying on the floor.Cure: Position your body at a 90-degree angle to thefloor.

3. Symptom: The floor looks blurry.Cause: You're looking through an empty glass. Cure: Quickly refill with your favorite beverage.
4. Symptom: The floor is moving.Cause: You're being dragged away.Cure: At least ask where they're taking you.

5. Symptom: You hear echoes every time someone speaks. Cause: You have your glass on your ear.Cure: Stop making a fool of yourself!

6. Symptom: The room is shaking a lot, everyone isdressed in white andthe music is very repetitive.Cause: You're in an ambulance. Cure: Don't move. Let the professionals do their job.

Finally I am also tying the knot!!

Finally here is an update from me... First you guys have to forgive me for updating you late, but I think it's the right time for me to announce the news from my side and to push your adrenaline rush further. Hmm...now straight to the news. Still so many issues are yet to be resolved and so many people need to be convinced. So, with great reluctance I am disclosing this news, since anyway you should know about it one day. I think most of you would have guessed it by this time, Yes it is it, you think what I think. Yes… I am tying the knot!! It was actually planned for this month. But due to opposition from all sides, the date has been tentatively moved to next month. I understand very well that you all would be in a great awe and shock, but yes it is. Everything happened so fast. All said. All right, next question; who is it? It's going to be another surprise for you. Most of the guys must have definitely noticed me roaming around with, at-least once. For others, I am attaching some of the pics from which you can recognize who it is. Will keep you posted on further happenings. Hoping for the best L

Interview Question & Answers

Honestly, we will have these answers in our mind ... but we give different, tailored and
suitable answers to the guy !
1. Why did you apply for this job?
Ans: I have applied for many jobs along with this and you called me now.

2. Why do you want to work for this company?
Ans: I have to work for some company who ever gives me a job, I don't have any specific
company in mind.

3. Why should I hire you?
Ans: You have to hire some one, you may give me a try.

4. What would you do if this happened?
Ans: Well, it depends my mindset and mood at that situation...

5. What is your biggest strength?
Ans: Basically, daring to join any company who pays me well, without thinking of the fate
of company

6.What is your biggest weakness?
Ans: Girls

7. What was your worst mistake, and how did you learn from it?
Ans: Joining my earlier company and learnt that I need to jump to get more money, so I am
here today

8. What accomplishments in your last position are you most proud of?
Ans: Had I accomplished any in my last position, why do I need to change my job? I could
demand more and stay there.

9. Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
Ans: Biggest challenge is answering the question "why are you looking for a change" and I
started blabbering irrelevantly to overcome that.

10. Why did you leave/ are you leaving your last job?
Ans: For the same reason why you left your earlier job

11. What do you want from this job?
Ans: If no work is given but keep giving good hikes

12. What are your career goals and how do you plan to achieve them?
Ans: Make more money and for that keep jumping companies for every 2 yrs

13. Did you hear of our company and what do you know of us?
Ans: Yeah, I know that you will ask this, I've gone through your website

14. What is the salary expected and how do justify that?
Ans: Well, no one will change job for the same salary, hence, give me 20% extra than what
I am getting and that is unpublished industry standard(I know you will bargain on what ever I ask, hence, I have already hiked my current salary
by 30%)

sensational Murder

A sensational Murder has taken place in India through Orkut in Bombay.A girl and a guy met in Orkut. Usual stuff.They talked with each other,became trusted friends - again usual stuff. Wrote testimonials for one another - again usual stuff.But wait that's not all.This Guy then asked the Girl to meet him. And she did. But that was the first and the last meeting.She was found dead in the hotel room. The guy killed her. So the moral of the story is:NEVER LOVE A STRANGER ON ORKUT !!!

Pay attention both males & females and LAUGH

A woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods.
She went into the woods to look for it and found a frog in a trap. The frog told her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grant you three wishes."
The woman freed the frog, and the frog said, "Thank you, but I failed to mention that there was a condition to your wishes. Whatever you wish for, your husband will get it ten times!"The woman said, "That's okay."
For her first wish, she wanted to be the most beautiful woman in the world. The frog warned her, "You do realize that this wish will also make your husband the most handsome man in the world, an Adonis whom women will flock to". The woman replied, "That's okay, because I will be the most beautiful woman and he will have eyes only for me."
So, KAZAM-she's the most beautiful Woman in the world!
For her second wish, she wanted to be the richest woman in the world. The frog said, "That will make your husband the richest man in the world. And he will be ten times richer than you. " The woman said, "That's okay, because what's mine is his and what's his is mine."
So, KAZAM-she's the richest woman in the world!
The frog then inquired about her third wish, and she answered, "I'd like a mild heart attack!"
Moral of the story : Women are clever. Don't mess with them!
Attention female readers : This is the end of the joke for you. Stop here and continue feeling good!
Male readers: Please scroll down.

The man had a heart attack ten times milder than his wife!!!
Moral of the story: Women are really dumb but think they're really smart!Let them continue to think that way and just enjoy the show!
PS: If you are a woman and are still reading this; it only goes to show that women never listen!!!
Forward this to all the guys for a good laugh, and to all the ladies who have a good sense of humour!

Interesting story - Build better Environment ! !

Hi All,

Found an interesting story worth sharing.

There was a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where it won a first prize ...
One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors.
"How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.
"Why sir," said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbors grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn."
Lesson for each of us if we are to grow, we must help everyone around us to grow.

WORST VIRUS EVER --- CNN ANNOUNCED

PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST!! A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee . This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored. This virus acts in the following manner:It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title: "A Card for You". As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened the computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+ alt + del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying the hard disk. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York , according to news broadcast by CNN . This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You." As soon as you get the mail, delete it !! Even if you know the sender !!! Please pass this mail to all of your friends. Forward this to everyone in your address book. I'm sure most people, like myself, would rather receive this notice 25 times than not at All

ur personality:check it out

YOUR PERSONALITY1. By Name2. By Month3. By Date4. By Signing Style--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. By NameDoes your name begin with: A? U are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up-front person. You often don't get hints & you never pass any. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating; otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important for you. You tend to be very practical, & not very emotional. Your choices are very good & can only lead to trouble.! You are very self satisfied & egoistic. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: B?You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as an statement of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your statement of endearments, and particular when it comes to love. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite & feelings. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: C?You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good-looking. You see your lover as a friend and c! ompanion. You are very sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to hold out on affection until you receive this. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: D?Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full steam ahead in your suit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement's, sometimes possessive and jealous. You are very sharp & talented often with sense of humor. When people bother to look deep inside they cannot resist what they see. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open attitude. You get jealous of other people and lose your temper. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: E?Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion. You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while-it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important. But once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. You will fall asleep with a good book. Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book to a lover. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: F?You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous and privately passionate. Pub! licly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are a born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are a favorite fantasy past time. You can be a very generous lover. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: G?You are fastidious, seeking perfection within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is your intellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status. You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of stimulation, because you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active-never tiring out. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to people. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: H?You seek a mate who can enhance your zest for life, fun & everything you se! ek for. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. You are very affectionate & very strong. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be very careful with your every move and equally cautious in your involvements often, as you believe that you have to look out for yourself. You are a sensual and patient lover. You will hold off till everything meets your full approval. You are a perfectionist, hard to satisfy and strong in your beliefs. Not influential, you always stand your ground. People can always count on you to stand by them in a crisis. You are a dreamer with a passion for life. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: I?You have a great need to be loved, appreciated...even worshiped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You like necking spend hours just touching feeling & exploring. You look for! lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of statement. You bore easily and thus require adventure and change. Your commitments don't last very long & you often tend to stray. Loyalty is not one of your strong points. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: J?You are blessed with a great deal of physical energy. When used for a good cause there is nothing to stop you, except maybe that they aren't always used for the good. ( you could dance all night.) You respond to the thrill of the chase and the challenge of the mating game. You can carry on great romances in your head. At heart you are a roamer and need to set out on your own every so often. You will carry on! long- distance relationships with ease. You are idealistic and need to believe in love. You have a need to be nurtured deep within. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: K?You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind-natured & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: L?You can be very romantic, attached to the g! lamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your statement of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: M?You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know that appearances can lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but something of a skilled technician. You can easily go to extremes, though, running the gamut from insatiability to boredom with the whole idea of love. You can be highly critical of your mate, seeking perfection in both of you. It is not easy to find someone who can meet your standards. You have difficulty expres! sing emotions and drawing close to lovers. You are often selfish, thinking you are always right no matter what. You never give in. Winning is your prime desire- at any cost. You often forget friends and family and you live for the moment. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: N?You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You believe in total freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of energy is inexhaustible. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You also enjoy mothering your mate. You often have the greatest love affairs all by yourself, in your head. You are very imaginative. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: O?You are very interested in fun activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your energy into making money and/or seeking we. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Love is serious business; thus you demand intensity, diversity and is willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: P?You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or reputation. Appearances count. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes. You are relatively free of hang-ups. You are willing to experiment and try new ways ! of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: Q?You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people because of their ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and conversation to turn you on and keep you going. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: R?You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is not very important to you. You have to be proved to be worthy for a partner. You have ! a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: S?For you, it is pleasure before business. You can be romantically idealistic to a fault and is capable of much sensuality. But you never loose control of your emotions. Once you make the commitment you stick like glue. You could get jealous and possessive. You tend to be very selfish often regarding yourself as the only human being on the planet. You like being the center of attention. You are very caring, sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. Turned on by soft lights, romantic thoughts. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role, or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You a! re very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind nature & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: T?You are very sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. You like someone who takes the lead. Music, soft lights & romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasize & tend to fall in & out of love soon. When in love you are romantic, idealistic, mushy & extremely. You enjoy having your senses & your feelings stimulated, titillated & teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, all in your own head. Once you put your mind to something! you manage to stand by it and see your dreams through. You aren't very good at expressing your feelings. You like things your own way. You do not like change; you like to hold on to things. This may not always be good because if given an opportunity things may develop into great things. You work your way to the top. Attention must be given to what others say because even though you don't want to hear it their advice may turn ! out to save your life. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: U?You are enthusiastic & at you're happiest when in love. When not in love you're in love with love and always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as challenge. You are a roamer & needs adventure, excitement freedom. You enjoy giving gifts & looking good. You are willing to put others feelings above yours.________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: V?You are individualistic & you need freedom, space & excitement. You wait till you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching her/him out. You feel a need to get into his/her head to see hat makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. You believe that age is no barrier. You are good at responding to danger, fear & suspense. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: W?You are very proud, determined & refuses to take no for an answer when it come to love. Your ego is at stake all the time. You are romantic, idealistic, often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner for who she or he really is. You feel deeply about love & tends to throw all of your self into a relationship. Nothing is too good for your lover. You like laying love games. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin w! ith: X?You need constant stimulation because you get bored quickly. You can handle more than 1 relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You can do 2 things at once. You are very talented. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: Y?You are sensual & very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forget the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation. However if you can make money you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic. ________________________________________________________Does your name begin with: Z?You are very romantic but show feels that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate & attracting people who have u! nusual trouble. You see yourself as a lover's savior. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. By MonthJANUARY !*Ambitious and serious *Loves to teach and be taught *Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses *Likes to criticize *Hardworking and productive *Smart, neat and organised *Sensitive and has deep thoughts *Knows how to make others happy *Quiet unless excited or tensed *Rather reserved *Highly attentive *Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds *Romantic but has difficulties expressing love *Loves children *Homely person *Loyal *Needs to improve social abilities *Easily jealous. FEBRUARY*Abstract thoughts *Loves reality and abstract *Intelligent and clever *Changing personality *Temperamental *Quiet, shy and humble *Low self esteem *Honest and loyal *Determined to reach goals *Loves freedom *Rebellious when restricted *Loves aggressiveness *Too sensitive and easily hurt *Showing anger easily *Dislike unnecessary things *Loves making friends but rarely shows it *Daring and stubborn *Ambitious *Realizing dreams and hopes *Sharp *Loves entertainment and leisure *Romantic on the inside not outside *Superstitious and ludicrous *Spendthrift *Learns to show emotions. MARCH*Attractive personality *Affectionate *Shy and reserved *Secretive *Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic *Loves peace and serenity *Sensitive to others *Loves to serve others *Not easily angered *Trustworthy *Appreciative and returns kindness *Observant and assess others *Revengeful *Loves to dream and fantasize *Loves traveling *Loves attention *Hasty decisions in choosing partners *Loves home decors *Musically talented *Loves special things *Moody. APRIL*Active and dynamic *Decisive and haste but tends to regret *Attractive and affectionate to oneself *Strong mentality *Loves attention *Diplomatic *Cons! oling *Friendly and solves people's problems *Brave and fearless *Adventurous *Loving and caring *Suave and generous *Emotional *Revengeful *Aggressive *Hasty *Good memory *Moving *Motivate oneself and the others *Sickness usually of the head and chest *Easily get too jealous. MAY*Stubborn and hard-hearted *Strong-willed and highly motivated *Sharp thoughts *Easily angered *Attracts others and loves attention *Deep feelings *Beautiful physically and mentally *Firm standpoint *Easily influenced *Needs no motivation *Easily consoled *Systematic (left brain) *Loves to dream *Strong clairvoyance *Understanding *Sickness usually in the ear and neck *Good imagination *Good debating skills *Good ! physical *Weak breathing *Loves literature and the arts *Loves traveling *Dislike being at home *Restless *Hardworking *High spirited *Spendthrift JUNE*Thinks far with vision *Easily influenced by kindness *Polite and soft-spoken *Having lots of ideas *Sensitive *Active mind *Hesitating *Tends to delay *Choosy and always wants the best *Temperamental *Funny and humorous *Loves to joke *Good debating skills *Talkative *Daydreamer *Friendly *Knows how to make friends *Abiding *Able to show character *Easily hurt *Prone to getting colds *Loves to dress up *Easily bored *Fussy *Seldom show emotions *Takes time to recover when hurt *Brand conscious *Executive *Stubborn *Those who loves me are enem! ies *Those who hates me are friends. JULY*Fun to be with *Secretive *Difficult to fathom and to be understood *Quiet unless excited or tensed *Takes pride in oneself *Has reputation *Easily consoled *Honest *Concern about people's feelings *Tactful *Friendly *Approachable *Very emotional *Temperamental and unpredictable *Moody and easily hurt *Witty and starkly *Sentimental *Not revengeful *Forgiving but never forgets *Dislike nonsensical and unnecessary things *Guides others physically and mentally *Sensitive and forms impressions carefully *Caring and loving *Treats others equally *Strong sense of sympathy *Wary and sharp *Judge people through observations *Hardworking *No difficulties! in studying *Loves to be alone *Always broods about the past and the old friends *Likes to be quiet *Homely person *Waits for friends *Never looks for friends *Not aggressive unless provoked *Prone to having stom ach and dieting problems *Loves to be loved *Easily hurt but takes long to recover *Overly concerned *Puts in effort in work. AUGUST*Loves to joke *Attractive *Suave and caring *Brave and fearless *Firm and has leadership qualities *Knows how to console others *Too generous and egoistic *Take high pride of oneself *Thirsty for praises *Extraordinary spirit *Easily angered *Angry when provoked *Easily jealous *Observant *Careful and cautious *Thinks quickly *Independent thoughts ! *Loves to lead and to be led *Loves to dream *Talented in the arts, music and defense *Sensitive but not petty *Poor resistance against illnesses *Learns to relax *Hasty and rusty *Romantic *Loving and caring *Loves to make friends. SEPTEMBER*Suave and compromising *Careful, cautious and organized *Likes to point out people's mistakes *Likes to criticize *Quiet but able to talk well *Calm and cool *Kind and sympathetic *Concerned and detailed *Trustworthy, loyal and honest *Does work well *Sensitive *Thinking *Good memory *Clever and knowledgeable *Loves to look for information *Must control oneself when criticizing *Able to motivate oneself *Understanding *Secretive *Loves sports, leisure and traveling *Hardly shows emotions *Tends to bottle up feelings *Choosy especially in relationships *Loves wide things *Systematic. OCTOBER*Loves to chat *Loves those who loves him *Loves to takes things at the center *Attractive and suave *Inner and physical beauty *Does not lie or pretend *Sympathetic *Treats friends importantly *Always making friends *Easily hurt but recovers easily *Bad tempered *Selfish *Seldom helps unless asked *Daydreamer *Very opinionated *Does not care of what others think *Emotional *Decisive *Strong clairvoyance *Loves to travel, the arts and literature *Soft-spoken, loving and caring *Romantic *Touchy and easily jealous *Concerned *Loves outdoors *Just and! fair *Spendthrift and easily influenced *Easily lose confidence. NOVEMBER*Has a lot of ideas *Difficult to fathom *Thinks forward *Unique and brilliant *Extraordinary ideas *Sharp thinking *Fine and strong clairvoyance *Can become good doctors *Careful and cautious *Dynamic in personality *Secretive *Inquisitive *Knows how to dig secrets *Always thinking *Less talkative but amiable *Brave and generous *Patient *Stubborn and hard-hearted *If there is a will, there is a way *Determined *Never give up *Hardly become angry unless provoked *Loves to be alone *Thinks differently from others *Sharp-minded *Motivates oneself *Does not appreciate praises *High-spirited *Well-built and tough *Deep ! love and emotions *Romantic *Uncertain in relationships *Homely *Hardworking *High abilities *Trustworthy *Honest and keeps secrets *Not able to control emotions *Unpredictable. DECEMBER*Loyal and generous *Patriotic *Active in games and interactions *Impatient and hasty *Ambitious *Influential in organizations *Fun to be with *Loves to socialize *Loves praises *Loves attention *Loves to be loved *Honest and trustworthy *Not pretending *Short tempered *Changing personality *Not egoistic *Takes high pride in oneself *Hates restrictions *Loves to joke *Good sense of humor *Logical. 3. By DateIf your birthday is on.. Scroll down to find out about your nature.. December 23rd - January 1st RedJanuary 2nd - January 11th OrangeJanuary 12th - January 24th YellowJanuary 25th! - February 3 Pink February 4th - February 8th BlueFebruary 9th - February 18th GreenFebruary 19th - February 28th BrownMarch1st - Match 10th AquaMarch 11 - March 20th LimeMarch 21 st BlackMarch 22 nd - March 31st Purple April 1st - April 10th NavyApril 11th - April 20th SilverApril 21st - April 30th WhiteMay 2nd - May 14th BlueMay 15th - May 24th GoldMay 25th - June 3rd CreamJune 4th - June13th GrayJune 14 - June 23rd Maroon June 24th GrayJune 25 - July 4th RedJuly 5th - July 14th OrangeJuly 15th - July 25 th YellowJuly 26th - August 4 th PinkAugust 5th - August 13th BlueAugust 14th - August 23rd GreenAugust 24 - September 2nd Brown September 3rd - September12th AquaSeptember 13th - September 22nd LimeSeptember 23rd OliveSeptember 24th - October 3rd PurpleOctober 4th - October 13th NaveOctober 14th - October 23rd SilverOctober 24 - N! ovember 11th White November 12th - November 21st GoldNovember 22nd - December1st CreamDecember 2nd - December11th GrayDecember 12th - December 21st MaroonDecember 22nd !TealREDCute and lovable type, you are picky but always in love ...and liked to be loved. Fresh and cheerful, but can be "moody" at times. Capable with people, nice, soft, and that ! can love you for the way you are. Likes people that are easy to talk to, and can make you feel comfortable. CREAMCompetitive and sportive. Don't like losing and always cheerful! You are trustworthy, and very out-going. You choose love carefully, and don't fall in love easily. But once you find the right one, you don't let go for a long long time. TEALYou are mostly interested in your looks. And have high standards in picking love. You think and make a solution precisely, and hardly make stupid mistakes. You like to lead, and is easy for you to make new friends. GREYYou are attractive, a! nd active. You never hide your feelings, and express everything that's inside. But can be selfish at times. You want to be noticed, and don't like to be treated unequally. You can brighten up people's day. You know what to say at the right time, and you have a good sense of humor. GREENYou get along well with new people. You are not really a shy person, but sometimes you can hurt people's feelings by your words... You like to be loved and noticed by your lover, but mostly you are single, waiting for the right person. GOLDYou know what's right and what's wrong. You are cheerful and out going. It's hard for you to find the one you want, but once you find the right person, you won't be able to fall in love again for a long time. PINKYou are always trying your best in everything, and like to help and care for other people. But you are not easily satisfied. You have negative thoughts, and you look for romantic love like in a fairytale.YELLOW You are sweet and innocent. Trusted by many people, and have a strong leadership towards relationships. You ma! ke good decision and make the right choice at the right time. And always dreaming of romantic relationship. MAROONYou are intelligent, and know what's right. You like to take things go your way, which can sometimes cause trouble or not thinking about other people's feelings. But you are patient when it comes to love... Once you get a hold of the right person, it's hard for you to find a better love. ORANGEYou are responsible for your own actions, and you know how to treat people. You always have goals to reach, and are competitive. When it comes to friendship, you find it hard to trust someone, but once you find the right friend, you trust them for ever. PURPLEYou are mysterious, never selfish and get interested in things easily. Your day can be sad or happy depending on your mood. You are popular between friends but you can act stupid at times, and forget things easily. You go for person that's trustworthy. LIMEYou are calm, but easily stressed out. You get jealous easily, and complain over little things. You can't get stuck into one thing, but you have a capable personality for everyone to trust you an! d like you. SILVERYou are imaginative and shy, but you like trying new things. You like to challenge yourself. You learn things easily, and like "Hard to get". Your love life is normally hard and confusing.WHITE You dream and have goals in your life. You get jealous easily and you don't react to things easily. You are different and sometimes thought highly by others.OLIVEYou are warm and light hearted. You seem to flow well with friends and family. You don't like violence and know what's right. You are kind and cheerful, but don't envy other people easily. BROWNYou are active and sportive. It's hard for other people to become close with you, but you fall in love easily. But once you find out you can't get something, you give up and let go easily as well.BLUEYou have low self-esteem, and very picky. You are artistic and like to fall in love, but you let your love pass by, by loving with your mind, not your heart.NAVYYou are attractive, and love your life. You have a strong feeling towards everything. And very easily distracted. Once you get angry at someone, it's hard for you to forgive them. AQUAYour feelings change suddenly and easily. You are always lonely, and like travelling. You are truthful, but listen and believe other people too easily. It's hard to find love for you, and you get lost in love easily. Sometimes you get hurt by love. BLACKYou are challenging, and have the "guts". But you don't like changes in your life. And once you make a decision, you keep it that way for a long time. Your love life is also challenging, and different. ORANGEYou are responsible for your own actions, and you know how to treat people. You always have goals to reach, and are comp! etitive. When it comes to friendship, you find it hard to trust someone, but once you find the right friend, you trust them for ever. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. By Signing StyleSINGLE UNDERLINE BELOW THE SIGNThese persons are very confident and are good personalities. They are a little bit selfish but believe in "Happiness of human life". TWO DOTS BELOW THE SIGNThese persons are considered to be Romantic, can easily change their fianc?es as if they change their clothes. They prefer beauty in other persons & they themselves try to look beautiful. They easily attract others. SINGLE DOT BELOW THE SIGNThese persons are more inclined towards classical arts, simple & are very cool. If you loose faith with them, then these persons will never look back at you. Hence its always better to be careful with these people. NO UNDERLINES OR DOTS BELOW THE SIGNThese persons enjoy their life in their own way, never pay attention to others views. These a! re considered to be good natured but are selfish too.RANDOM SIGN, NO SIMILARITY BETWEEN NAME & SIGN These persons try to be very smart, hide each & every matter, never say anything in straight forward manner, never pay attention to the other person of what he is talking of.RANDOM SIGN, SIMILARITY BETWEEN NAME & SIGN These persons are considered to be intelligent but never think. These people change their ideas & views as fast as the wind changes its direction of flow. They never think whether that particular thing is right or wrong. You can win them just by flattering them. SIGN IN PRINTED LETTERSThese persons are very kind to us, have a good heart, selfless, are ready to sacrifice their life for the sake of their near & dear. But these seems to think a lot and may get angry very soon. WRITING COMPLETE NAME AS THEIR SIGNThese persons are very kind hearted, can adjust themselves to any environment & to the person they are talking. These persons are very firm on their views & posses a lot of will power.

never cry

NEVER CRY FOR ANY RELATION IN LIFE
BECAUSE FOR THE ONE WHOM YOU CRY
DOES NOT DESERVE YOUR TEARS
AND THE ONE WHO DESERVES
WILL NEVER LET YOU CRY.................

TREAT EVERYONE WITH POLITENESS
EVEN THOSE WHO ARE RUDE TO YOU,
NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NICE
BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE NICE.......................
NEVER SEARCH YOUR HAPPINESS
IN OTHERS
WHICH WILL MAKE YOU
FEEL ALONE,
RATHER SEARCH IT IN YOURSELF
YOU WILL FEEL HAPPY
EVEN IF YOU ARE LEFT ALONE......................

ALWAYS HAVE
A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN LIFE.
THERE IS SOMETHING POSITIVE
IN EVERY PERSON.
EVEN A STOPPED WATCH IS RIGHT
TWICE A DAY...................................

HAPPINESS ALWAYS LOOKS SMALL
WHEN WE HOLD IT IN OUR HANDS.
BUT WHEN WE LEARN TO
SHARE IT,

WE REALIZE HOW BIG AND PRECIOUS IT IS !................

WHAT IS A VIRUS?

Explanation about viruses1) Virus is a little program that its activity can destruct/destroy some files and a computer system. If you don't open this program, it still inactive and could not destroy anything.2) The virus program brought to you by an email as attachment, sent by spammer or known as cracker. It has a server itself (virus server). Virus attachment cannot go into another email then become attachment of that another email, such as an email was sent by user (netter), members of group, moderator etc. It must be brought to you by email virus itself, that's why, we called them VIRUS EMAIL or VIRUS SPAM.3) VIRUS EMAIL would be sent by any email address of any account, because some crackers always search through over the internet zone and catch emails addresses on boxes FROM, TO: and CC: of sending email.They also search to found out addresses book from mailbox of users anywhere, So that why the virus email looks like was sent by our friend, our member friends, our moderator etc...and might be able even by email address yourself. 4) To identification of virus attachment: it has a small size ( 181-285 KB ) it has extension file name as the following list (don't open it):*.scr *.pif *.zip *.HQX*.MQX*.mim *.bat*.exe*.com*.txt*.doc*.clp*.lhz*.rhzAnd so on..Also the sender often use a fake name like this HotMovie.MPEG__________scr.Actually that file is a virus file with extension .scr NOTE: Be aware, safe to be safe is that just open only *.JPG , *.JPG, *.JPG files.5) By having experience you could identified an email virus from their SUBJECT, most of them contains an amazing statement or unusual word, such as the following examples (don't open it):Hi :)Pictures.Weah ^_^ :))Hokki=)ello!=))Hello -:))Hey, dude, it's me ^_^Will you be my valentine?See you to night.I love you with all my heart. access MpegRe:your textRe:Text messageRe:Msg reply Re:Is that your document?Re:Hot Movie(MPEG)Re:Information...Re;Important infoRe:This is your photos!:)and more, ... then be aware that since currently year there is a new one ,a virus type of warm was able to copy your sending email included your name, email address and subject line repeatedly, and that copied email then consist of virus attachment attached by sender. And then this emails are send for flying over the internet zone. If mailbox of someone have ever infected by this virus, when they sent an email to you or to any group or anyone else, so you or any group or anyone else said above will receive that virus copied emails, usually every time and repeatedly the same email. This is difference from spam email that sent by personal address which no virus attachment, but many, many unexpected email from your friends or or anyone else or advertising sender...There for users internet must be ready and must have good software anti virus, anti spy-ware, anti spam even though they must still to delete some unexpected emails they received every day.. When you received virus email, delete it straight away. Don't open it otherwise the virus sender will see your account is still active. NOTE:If you write an email, don't write subject line with words look like virus email or your email will be deleted by recipients who understand about email virus.BEWARE it's dangerous. *** If one of your files has an infected virus, it could infect other files and then all files in your hard drive when you opened or accessed it.*** Don't open or reply virus email otherwise the sender will see the account still active..

WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYEE ARE YOU?

Aries Employee Profile (march 21 - april 19)
Aries employees make excellent troubleshooters.They'll usually want
to be out in the field at a variety of different work sites fixing
things. They certainly won't be happy for very long behind a desk in
a 9 to 5 schedule. The bored Aries employee who has been forced into
a square hole will typically be restless, angry, and careless with
details. No amount of money would compensate for being stuck in a
routine job. Money in fact isn't why they are working at all. They
do want to be paid fairly and need a status position to satisfy
their competitive tendencies--but even more importantly, they'll
want challenging new projects They typically like to have a sense of
responsibility and need to feel needed. In return, they'll give
their all and provide detailed, consistent work. They will literally
work themselves to exhaustion to prove themselves. If you want to
keep your Aries co- worker productive and happy, you'll want to give
them the opportunity to work independently or let them help and lead
less experienced workers.
Taurus Employee Profile (april 20 - may 20)
Taureans make some of the best employees. They are loyal,
hardworking, and no-nonsense. They work methodically and follow projects through until they are
complete. Some may appear to work a little too slowly-usually because they are
so careful-but they will always finish what they start. They thrive on structure, schedules, and routine. You'll find them
doing the same exact thing at the same time every day. Taureans, however, are not exactly the malleable workers that they
often appear to be. If they have to work in a chaotic environment, they won't be happy
and will be prone to child-like temper tantrums and stubb ornness.
They might react similarly if they have to work around ignorant
people or at a job where there is no obvious potential for
advancement. Taureans will be very unhappy if there isn't a ladder
for them to climb. Even in the worst situations, they will find a
way to advance slowly, winning over the most difficult people who
may stand in their way of progress. Taurus employees will only take so much patiently and happily before
they feel they are being taken advantage of. They will gladly accept orders and do whatever dirty work needs to
get done, but they expect rewards. They want material gain, salary increases, and the potential for
more power. To make your Taurus employees happy, be sure to give them projects
through which they will see tangible results-hopefully something
that will allow them to express their unique creativity in addition
to their practical side. They don't want to feel mired in details for long periods of time.
Make sure to schedule regular performance and salary reviews. This show of respect should keep them loyal to the company.
Gemini Employee Profile (may 21 - june 21)
Gemini employees can have difficulty concentrating on one thing for
long periods of time.
They have quick-moving minds and love to talk and communicate their
ideas with others. They thrive on social interaction -- even if
their jobs don't particularly support it. You'll be able to find
them wandering from desk to desk gossiping about all the sordid news
in the office. They can be powerful persuaders in their speech and
make ideal salespeople and mediators. They love to negotiate and can
work out the best Deal for everyone involved. When properly
stimulated, they can manage to keep their wandering mind focused and
actually be quite productive. When they are bored, bogged down with
mundane detail-work, or forced to work with people who they consider
droll, they can become mean-spirited and gossipy. Their moods can
fluctuate vastly day to day, as well as their productivity. It is
really against t heir nature to be forced into an average workday
schedule and environment. They are happier travelling. lf they are
in an office they will need constant new stimulation. Most will be
wanting advancement if they see this as a way to escape the
limitations of their jobs. This can motivate them to put extra
effort into their job. If you work with a Gemini, try to avoid
getting into any debates with them they will surely win and it could
end in some hard feelings on your part. They will need an accepting
environment-one that supports their need for multi-tasking. Cancer Employee Profile (June 22 - July 21)
The Cancer employee isn't at work to feed their ego -- their job is
just a job and a means to get paid. They work steadily and are usually very reliable. You'll be able to
depend on them to show up on time and do what is necessary. They won't get involved in power struggles or get upset when someone
advances before them. They are able to accept the situation because they see it simply as
a rung on the ladder up. Their motivation is security. They'll want more money the longer
they've stayed at a job. They don't want to have to worry about how they'll make ends meet
tomorrow so they'll need a stable position without much risk.
Cancerian workers can slip into some dark moods on occasion. During
these periods productivity tends to drop-as well as everyone else's
in the office. Their moods can be so strong everyone becomes
affected. To avoid the frequency of these occurrences,managers and
co-workers should try to make the work environment as homey as
possible-keep it well heated, cozy, and friendly. Don't press them to reveal their true inner thoughts-their tendency
is to be secretive and protective,and they could see prying as an
attempt to disturb their security.

Leo Employee Profile (july 22 - august 21) Leo workers want to be
first and at the center of the office. Even if they can't lead, they'll look for every opportunity to
increase their own status and if someone else seems ahead of them,
look out. They will make it clear that they aren't happy by pouting
and complaining. They want advancement so much that they'll take on more
responsibility and carry a heavier load than anyone else does in
the office. And they are self-promoters. It is likely that they are
telling everyone in the office what a great job they are doing as
well as giving everyone unwanted advice. They know they are superior and want everyone to know it as well. This arrogance can sometimes cause problems when working with
management. But typically, they are just hard workers out to demonstrate just
how good they really are. They thrive in sales positions - they can promote a product or
company just as well as they promote themselves. Their strength and arrogance isn't just show either. In a crisis situation, Leos really demonstrate their true courage. Leos want to lead and will be pushing for more responsibility and
rewards. They are happy to train and mentor new co- workers as they enjoy
giving advice and being in positions of authority. If you are trying to manage a Leo employee, you'll need to give them
plenty of praise, responsibility, and independence. They will certainly want to help lighten your load of management
responsibilities. Just be careful- the next thing you know they could be taking over
your job.
Virgo Employee Profile (august 22 - september 22)
In the right situations Virgos love to work. They make ideal
employees, happily working late into the night to make sure
everything is perfect and in order. If you are looking for an
employee who doesn't mind starting from rock bottom in the most
entry-level position at the company, hire a Virgo. They'll have no
complaints about the position being beneath them. They are CONTENT
with basic, honest hard work. Their contentment isn't always
apparent, however.. They love to complain and worry. They are quick
to criticize the way things are done around the office and are the
first ones to grumble disapprovingly at what they consider to be
extravagance or laziness. They are blunt and honest and don't mince
words over what they feel just isn't right. Usually, this will be
brought on by someone doing a half-baked job or not being considerate of other co-work ers.
You'll want to constantly reassure them, but this will do little to
quell their anxieties. They actually enjoy worrying, and there is little you can
do about it. Just give them a detail - oriented project and let them
work alone on it. You won't have to supervise a Virgo worker. They'll
check all the facts before getting started and catch their own
errors when they are done. To keep a Virgo employee happy, you
should also make sure their environment is orderly and calm. You
should also provide small gestures of appreciation. They don't need
extravagance, just let them know you appreciate them in small ways
that won't embarrass them. They will probably just shrug their
shoulders and say, "It's no big deal." But deep down inside they
need these little reassurances.

Libra Employee Profile (september 23 - october 22)
Libra employees are detailed, dedicated workers with sensitive
natures. Managers and co-workers sometimes find them difficult to
get a handle on. They pick up the energy of the office and are
unable to prevent it from affecting them. Loud noise, flashy colors,
and discordant vibrations will put them off so much that they will
have difficulty fulfilling their obligations at work.
One day they may seem like the most bright, hardworking, ambitious
employee around. The next day they might be down, irritated, and
unable to produce. Co-workers shouldn't fret when Libra employees
are in a dark mood. It really won't last, as a happy state of mind
can come over them just as quickly. When Libra employees are in a
balanced frame of mind, they can be a powerful presence at work-they
have a way of gracing everything they touch. Underneath that mess of
moods, they really are basically happy and stable people. They are
capable of profound logical thought and evaluate all sides of a
situation before acting. They are one of the most intelligent Signs
around. They are expert researchers and mediators. And their
sensitivity to their environment makes them naturals at keeping
things looking great. They will easily help others resolve conflicts
and can act as a go-between with workers and management so that
everyone ends up happy. If you want to keep your Libran worker
smiling, give them the respect they are due and put them in a
position where they can project their great charm and diplomacy.
They won't be CONTENT to take orders for very long, either- make
sure they are given increased responsibility.
Scorpio Employee Profile (october 23 - november 21)
Scorpio employees usually exude a quiet self-confidence. They are
self-sufficient and do not depend on others for a sense of
self-worth. They keep their private life separate from work and take
complete responsibility for their actions and their situation. They
don't make excuses; they just take care of business and expect
everyone else to do the same. Those who don't, co- workers and
managers- will have to endure the Scorpio wrath. They don't mind
being completely vocal about what they feel is wrong with any given
situation. And if you tread on their fire be sure to expect
retaliation. They won't take insults or opposition lying down. If
you manage a Scorpio employee, be sure to follow through with your
word and don't break any promises-Scorpio is keeping track and
building up some heavy resentments against you if you do. You may not even be aware of it until too
late-but when Scorpio gets too m uch, you'll be sure to know.
Scorpio employees will react towards those around them exactly as they are
treated. When they get what they want, they will be very accepting.
If you are trying to work with or motivate a Scorpio co-worker, be sure
to treat them respectfully and act professionally. Give them
challenging work that allows them to utilize their awesome
self-confidence and courage.

Sagittarius Employee Profile (november 22 - december 21)
The Sagittarian employee is head strong, cheerful, and willing to
help. They exude self-confidence and take on tasks like there's no
tomorrow. They are willing to tackle even the toughest of projects
as long as it is challenging and gets them out of the routine. Lucky
for them, their shining personalities and honest enthusiasm seem
like a bright spot in the office- otherwise co-workers might begin
to build animosity towards someone so arrogant and extravagant.
Their tendency to exaggerate and take on more then they can handle
usually results in missed deadlines and dropping the ball-not
because they are lazy of procrastinate, but because their enthusiasm
just gets the better of them sometimes. Don't let their nonchalance
fool you-they really do care about what they are doing. They just
have an easy-going attitude that allows them to keep on smiling even
when they just messed up big time. Just because they are flexible
and easy-going doesn't mean they won't tell you exactly how they
feel-what is working for them and what isn't. And they won't just
blindly take orders - they need to understand the method and reason
behind the process. If you are trying to motivate your Sagittarian
employee, be sure to feed them plenty of challenging new projects and hint that some
business trips might be on the horizon once deadlines are met. And whatever you do, try not to question their intentions - it is the
quickest way to make them upset. They aren't capable of deceit.
Capricorn Employee Profile (december 22 - january 20)
A Capricorn employee with too much to do is a happy worker. They
need plenty of projects and responsibility. There is no sadder sight
than a Capricorn worker without a sense of responsibility. They need
to be needed. They are covertly ambitious - usually not flashy or
obvious about it-but you will usually know that they are serious and
determined about advancing themselves. They are completely
scrupulous, so much so that they can be self-disparaging. But they
are no pushovers. They can wear down even the toughest customers.
Their persistence is incredible. Once they set their sights on a
goal, they work away at it until the bitter end-whether the goal be
that hard sell or the new hardware release. Capricorns don't work
for free, however. They expect to be paid handsomely and be given
more and more responsibility. They need to come out ahead of the
pack in the end, and they see the work environment as their primary
vehicle. They won't go in for the typical office gossip and
politics, though. They want to get down to business at work and see
it as no place for fooling around. With a strong sense of duty and
respect towards their superiors, it is rare they will join in on
boss-bashing or knocking the system. They can get frustrated,
however, with blue sky management schemes that lack common sense,
and they will interject their dry sense of humor in the most
critical ways. If they want change, they will be unyielding. If all
their effort leads to naught the result will be deep moods of
darkness and depression with a sense of hopelessness. Keep your
Capricorn employee happy by paying them fairly and giving them
plenty of hard work. Arrange for a path of advancement within your
organization for them. If you don't, you might find them looking for
other opportunities.
Aquarius Employee Profile (january 21 - february 19)
The Aquarius employee can't tolerate unfairness in the office. Hair
brained schemes will get the positive attention they deserve if an
Aquarian has anything to do with it. They'll try to help everyone
see the good side of a bad situation if it's the last thing that
they do. They are so smart-they can't help but hold management in
disdain if they feel that they are being unfair and unintelligent.
It isn't that they are overly ambitious and think they could be
doing a better job- just that they think people in power should know
better. Most Aquarius workers are still looking for themselves and will want
to try their hand at a variety of jobs in the workplace. Whatever they are doing, they will do conscientiously. They usually
have strict personal codes that include a strong work ethic. Their bright, off-beat intelligence, and trustwothiness will
typically gain them many friends-in and out of work. Beneath that sometimes odd-ball behavior is solid, concrete thinking
and sensitivity to co-workers. Keep your smart Aquarius co-worker happy by giving them plenty of
opportunity to learn news kills. Raises are less important to them. No amount of money will make it
worth their while to stay in a stagnant position. Don't let them get too bored or they will simply find another job as
easily as they found this one-their genius is easy to spot.
Pisces Employee Profile (february 20 - march 20)
The Pisces employee can be a loyal and hard-working, if
unconventional, worker. In the right position, they are able to keep
their daydreams in check and buckle down on the detail work-giving
their all to the boss and corporation whom they feel are worthy of
devotion. On the flip side, there is no image of extreme misery
like that of an ill-placed Pisces worker. They will act as though
their cubicle were a prison cell as they daydream of their own
business or next vacation. Unhappy Pisces workers usually won't
stick around too long. Often Pisceans will drift from one job to
another looking for that ideal environment to which they will be
able to commit and feel a sense of purpose. And if things are
going in a bad direction at the office, Pisces will be the first to
sense it. They'd rather pick up and leave then wait until the problem reaches
a head. Pisces are often misunderstood by their co-workers.
Typically timid and introspective, they usually keep their true
nature hidden, for fear it wouldn't fit with the corporate culture. What motivates a Pisces employee to not only stick around but also
excel? Try compliments. And show them how their work impacts the
entire organization. They need to know that what they are doing is
worth something on a grander scale. Acceptance of their
unconventional organization and planning will be necessary. Just
because their sales report isn't in the typical format doesn't mean
it is any less effective. Keep their environment bright and
upbeat; and an after-work cocktail wouldn't hurt.

management lessons

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field.
While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was.
The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lessons: 1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy. 2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. 3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
Green & Safe regards,

Aur Batao Syndrome

Guess we all r suffering frm it.. Conversation between 2 software engg Friends: Sw1---hello SW2---hi Sw1---hey h r u??? SW2---m fine!!! Wht abt u??? SW1---m fine too SW2---cool SW1---so howz life??? SW2--gud SW1--hmmmm SW1--aur batao? ( passing the ball to the other side) SW2--hmmm everything as usual SW2--so wht else??? SW1--nothing much SW2--ok SW2--aur batao? ( passing the ball to the other side) And it goes on like this until they give up Are u also having such conversation with ur frnds, then I guess u r also suffering from aur batao syndrome It means ur life is all screwed up following the usual monotonous routine. Probably u need a change in ur life something which is exciting,something which is adventurous, something which really makes u feel gud Correct???? yeh sab to thik hai AUR BATAO :-)

TWO FRIENDS

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, andOne friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE. They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the nearDrowning, he wrote on a stone: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE. The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, Why?" The other friend replied "When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engraveIt in stone where no wind can ever erase it." LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Send this phrase to the people you'll never forget. It's a short message to let them Know that you'll never forget them. Do not value the THINGS you have in your life. But value WHO you have in your life!

Arz kiya hai

Woh jab chalti hai to raahon main 100-100 ke note bichhaa deta hoon Woh jab chalti hai to raahon main 100-100 ke note bichhaa deta hoonUske jaane ke baad woh sab note utha leta hoon..
wah,wah,wah, wah....... taaliyon ki gad-gadahat)
Jab tumne thaam lee hai mere jeevan ki dor,Jab tumne thaam lee hai mere jeevan ki dor, Yeh dil maange more..Yeh dil maange more..(wah,wah,wah, wah....... taaliyan )
Pyar mein kitne ghar doob gaye yaaron.. Pyar mein kitne ghar doob gaye yaaron..Pyar mein pandrah-bees ghar doob gaye yaaron..(wah,wah,wah, wah....... )
Tumko dekha to yeh khayaal aayaTumko dekha to yeh khayaal aayaKe kal raat maine itna kyon khaya?(wah,wah,wah, wah....... taaliyon ki gad-gadahat)Woh sadak ke is paar thi, hum sadak ke us paar the..
Kuch hum aage badhe, kuch who aage badhi
Hum kuch aur age badhe, who bhi kuch aur aage badhi
Ab hum sadak ke us paar the, who sadak ke is paar thi
Aapne mere man se khela,aapne mere tan se khela,aapne mere dhan se khelaaapne mere tan, man, dhan se khela...well played! well played! well played!! Pyar ke sitaare jab gardish mein hote hai,Laila ghar mein aur majnoo jail mein hote hai.Mein tere pyar mein paagal hua chhaliye,Mein tere pyar mein paagal hua chhaliye,iodex maliye kaam pe chaliye, Tum har raat mere khwabon mein aao,Tum har raat mujhe yuunhi satao,Melody khao khud jaan jao........
Door se dekha to kuchh dikha nahi,Door se dekha to kuchh dikha nahi,Paas jake dekha to kuchh tha hi nahi.Dharti so rahi hai, Aasman so raha hai;Dharti so rahi hai, Aasman so raha hai;Nonsense! yeh sab kya ho raha hai?Main hu yahan, tu hai wahanMain hu yahan, tu hai wahanLifebouy hai jahan, tandurusti hai wahan*** before marrigetakdir hai magar kismat nahi khulti,tajmahal banana chahata hoon,lekin mumtaz nahi milti.*** after marriage takdir hai magar kismat nahi khulti,tajmahal banana chahata hoon,lekin mumtaz nahi marti.
Aaj aasmaan mein taare aise chamak rahe hain,Aaj aasmaan mein taare aise chamak rahe hain;JAISE KAL CHAMAK RAHE THE !!!kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khayal aata hai,kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khayal aata hai,ke kyon kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khayal aata hai??Maine tumse pyar kiya, tere baap ne muzhe pita;Maine tumse pyar kiya, tere baap ne muzhe pita; Tan ki shakti, manki shakti, Bournvita.Tum aa gaye ho,noor aa gaya hai;chalo teeno movie chalen.Khud ko kar buland itnaa Ke,'Himaalay ki choti pe jaa pahunche'Aur khuda tumse puche, 'Abe sale gadhe. ab utrega kaise'Jise dil diya woh dilli chali gayi,jise pyar kiya woh italy chali gayi;dil ne kaha khud-kushi(suicide) kar le jalim,bijali ko haath lagaya to bijali chali gayi. Humne bhi pyar kiya tha jindgi main,badi joshh ke sath;Humne bhi pyar kiya tha jindgi main,badi shhor ke sath;Aab hum pyar karenge badi soch ke sath,Kyon ki usey kal shamko dekha kisi aur ke sath

Nice one....

pppl..njoy n think twice b4 making a wish...!!!!


> A Man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. Suddenly a sky
> clouded above his head, and in booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you
> have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish."
>
> The man said, "Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can drive over any time I
> want."
>
> The Lord said, "Your request is very materialistic. Think of the enormous
> challenges for that kind of undertaking. The supports required to reach
> the
> bottom of the Pacific! The concrete and steel it would take! I can do it,
> but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldy things........
> Take
> a little more time and think of another wish, a wish you think would honor
> and glorify me."
>
> The man thought about it for a long time. Finally he said, "Lord, I wish
> that I could understand women. I want to know how they feel , what
> they are thinking when they give me the silent treatment, why they cry,
> what they mean when they say 'nothing' and how I can make a woman truly
> happy?" The Lord replied " You want two lanes or four lanes on that
> bridge???!!!"

WHY INDIANS CAN'T BE TERRORISTS

Light Humour...

WHY INDIANS CAN'T BE TERRORISTS 1. We are always late, we would have missed all 4 flights. 2. Pretty girls on the plane would distract us. 3. We would talk loudly and bring attention to ourselves. 4. With food and drinks on the plane, we would forget why we're there. 5. We talk with our hands, therefore we would have to put our weapons down. 6. We would ALL want to fly the plane. 7. We would argue and start a fight in the plane. 8. We can't keep a secret, we would have told everyone a week before doing it. AND 9. We would have put our country's flag on the windshield. -------------------- moderator's note: you missed number 10... 10. We would all have fallen over each other to be in the photograph being taken by one of the hostages.

The Anti-PC

The name Surface comes from "surface computing," and Microsoft envisions the coffee-table machine as the first of many such devices. Surface computing uses a blend of wireless protocols, special machine-readable tags and shape recognition to seamlessly merge the real and the virtual world — an idea the Milan team refers to as "blended reality." The table can be built with a variety of wireless transceivers, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and (eventually) radio frequency identification (RFID) and is designed to sync instantly with any device that touches its surface. One of the key components of surface computing is a "multitouch" screen. It is an idea that has been floating around the research community since the 1980s and is swiftly becoming a hip new product interface — Apple's new iPhone has multitouch scrolling and picture manipulation. Multitouch devices accept input from multiple fingers and multiple users simultaneously, allowing for complex gestures, including grabbing, stretching, swiveling and sliding virtual objects across the table. And the Surface has the added advantage of a horizontal screen, so several people can gather around and use it together. Its interface is the exact opposite of the personal computer: cooperative, hands-on, and designed for public spaces. If it seems as though the Surface machine sprang up out of nowhere, that's only because Microsoft has been unusually secretive about it. Early designs of the table were displayed around the room as evidence of the product's long development cycle; rejected shapes included "squashed white egg" and "podium." Steven Bathiche, research manager for the project, has been involved since the beginning (in 2001) when he and fellow researcher Andy Wilson first dreamed up the idea of a tabletop computer. Bathiche spoke about the Milan project's evolution with the evident excitement of a man who's had to keep the most important thing he's ever done a secret for six years. "We've gone through several generations of this machine," he said. "The first was a proof-of-concept called T1, and we just hacked it into an IKEA table." And there it was, partially disassembled, behind me. It looked as if they had attacked the prefab particleboard furniture from the Swedish superstore with a Sawzall, then stuffed in off-the-shelf computer parts, cameras, projectors and mirrors until it all worked. The idea went straight to the top: Once Bill Gates okayed it, surface computing moved from a heady research project to the nuts-and-bolts planning of product development.

Surface Computing

Touchscreen SalesbotAfter you see the Surface in action, it doesn't take long to figure out just how attractive such a machine must be to the retail and service industries. Microsoft has partnered up with cellular provider T-Mobile, as well as hotel conglomerate Starwood Hotels and Resorts (which owns Sheraton, Westin and W Hotels, among others) and Vegas casino giant Harrah's Entertainment. Machines will be ready for deployment by the end of 2007. So you could, for instance, walk into a T-Mobile store, pick up a phone you're considering buying and place it on the Surface. The table could then either link with the phone via Bluetooth or scan a code imprinted on the packaging to identify it. Suddenly, the phone is surrounded by graphical information (pricing, features, etc.). After selecting a service plan and any accessories, you just run your credit card through a reader built into the table (or, when RFID cards have become the norm, just slap your card on the tabletop) and your new phone is paid for. By the time you open the package, everything is set up — all without talking to a single employee. It's easy to dismiss the concept as pure novelty — and at first it may well be. But ask yourself: When was the last time you made a bank withdrawal from a human teller? The Surface machine is networked and infinitely flexible. You could use it to order food in a restaurant. While you wait, you could play games or surf the Internet, and then eat off its surface. And every table in the joint could be a jukebox, a television or a billboard for advertising. (You didn't think advertisers would miss out on this, did you?) And once you've gotten used to ordering calamari through a tabletop at your favorite eatery, you may want to use it to call up recipes on your kitchen counter. Surface machines will cost $5000 to $10,000 at launch, but as prices fall, similar devices may find their way into the home. "We view its migration as similar to that of plasma TVs," says Pete Thompson, Microsoft's general manager for surface computing. "People will see it in public spaces like bars and restaurants and want to expand it into other environments." Its current coffee-table shape could evolve into a Pottery Barn-style catalog of computerized furniture — a dining room table, a wall-mounted panel, a desk or practically any surface. "It's a platform that can be put into various form factors," Thompson says. "This is a way to put technology into a piece of wood." Computer scientists see technologies such as surface computing and multitouch as the key to a new era of ubiquitous computing, where processing power is embedded in almost every object and everything is interactive. Last year, New York University professor Jeff Han launched a company called Perceptive Pixel, which builds six-figure-plus custom multitouch drafting tables and enormous interactive wall displays for large corporations and military situation rooms. "I firmly believe that in the near future, we will have wallpaper displays in every hallway, in every desk. Every surface will be a point of interaction with a computer," Han says, "and for that to happen, we really need interfaces like this." Short-term success for a technology can be measured by how much attention a product gathers when it is new. Long-term success is measured by how effectively that product disappears into the everyday routine of life. Surface computing has enormous potential to do both — it is a splashy new computer interface, surrounded by hype, but it is also, quite literally, furniture. It is a technology in its infancy, where even the engineers behind it can't predict its full impact; but the possibilities are everywhere, underhand and underfoot — on every surface imaginable