The OTHER-SIDE

I was talking to a friend who I'd completely lost touch with today. And I happened to chance upon a poem, that had faded in my memory, and probably his own, composed by the friend in question.

I always believed in karma.

I still do.

And I am starting to think the other half of my half-filled glass is empty too.Or have I always been a cynic?

With the thin line between right and wrong, yes and no, sanity and insanity, am I walking straight anymore?

Kho na jaaye yeh "TAARE ZAMEEN PAR"

can anyone explain what made the childrens select their different lives

Poor children in India begin working at a very young and tender age. Many children have to work to help their families and some families expect their children to continue the family business at a young age. India has all along followed a proactive policy in the matter of tackling the problem of child labour. India has always stood for constitutional, statutory and developmental measures that are required to eliminate child labour in India. Indian Constitution consciously incorporated relevant provisions in the Constitution to secure compulsory universal elementary education as well as labour protection for children. Though most children begin working at a young age due to economic reasons, doing so allows them to break from some social constraints.

India's policy on child labour has evolved over the years against this backdrop. The present regime of laws relating to Child Labor in India have a pragmatic foundation and are consistent with the International Labour Conference resolution of 1979. The policy of the government is to ban employment of children below the age of fourteen years in factories, mines and hazardous employment and to regulate the working conditions of children in other employment. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 seeks to achieve this basic objective. Through a notification dated May 26, 1993, the working conditions of children have been regulated in all employment which are not prohibited under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. Following up on a preliminary notification issued on October 5, 1993, the government has also prohibited employment of children in occupation processes like abattoirs /slaughter houses, printing, cashewnut descaling and processing, and soldering. Children perform a variety of jobs: some work in factories, making products such as carpets and matches; others work on plantations, or in the home. For boys the type of work is very different because they often work long hours doing hard physical labor outside of the home for very small wages. The government has made efforts to prohibit child labor by enacting Child labor laws in India including the 1986 Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act that stated that children under fourteen years of age could not be employed in hazardous occupations. This act also attempted to regulate working conditions in the jobs that it permitted, and put greater emphasis on health and safety standards.

childrens are like blooming flowers---so let them grow otherwise these stars will one day loose their way-------------------please let them be the stars of tomorrow not labours of today.

Prayers for Afterhours

Dull brown, and quietly dying

Wet by the afternoon drizzle

Wickerwork against the sky.

Where had you been so long?

Splotches of mud on the rim of your boots

Tiptoe in. Hush. Ballerina.

Eyes slit thin when you smile.

I have been waiting alone.

Come, with our hands reft of meaning

Come, when you’re due somewhere else.

Dead leaves shall hold back the sky -

Where had we been so long?

Dull gold, and quiet in denying,

We’ll soak in the grey of the evening

We’ll drift by the goldfish on sidewalks:

And we shall be waiting alone.

Happy Times

I miss the warmth and love and affection. I miss that simple life.I miss the winding lane that led to our house. I miss the pink flowers which crept up the walls. I miss the walk by the C.H.Field and the water tank. The trickling water, the smell of damp earth and the white and yellows blossoms.

I miss the quiet altar, with one bell and a solitary cross. I miss the verandah that overlooked the crowded street. I miss the long mornings of calm.I miss the stromy evenings. I miss exploring. I miss the experience.. I miss it's freshness and danger.

I miss so much. And i'll miss so much more.

And looking back I feel that bittersweet feeling again. And looking forward i dread the future.

But change is the only constant and i will overcome every hurdle.And someday i will miss.. "tarpor".. i will miss The Light.. i will miss the struggle.And someday, i'll look back and smile and think..

Live and Let Live

Australians are living longer than ever before. To ensure we get the most out of life, it is important to look after ourselves so we remain healthy and happy for as long as possible.
To Live Life Well is to take positive steps to maximise your chances of living an illness free life.
For a long time health systems around the world have focused on treating sick people, but as we all know, prevention is much better than cure.
With the right information, every one of us can take steps to reduce our chances of developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and type two diabetes.
By making just a few small but important lifestyle changes, we can ensure better health and wellbeing for our future - and more time to enjoy the important things such as spending time with our friends and family.

Quit Smoking:

One of the best things a smoker can do to Live Life Well is quit smoking. The health benefits of quitting occur for all smokers, regardless of age, sex or length of time that they have been smoking.
People who have already developed smoking-related health problems, like heart disease will also benefit from quitting.
1)within hours of quitting smoking the nicotine and carbon monoxide in your blood decreases, while the oxygen level in your blood increases.
2)Within days your sense of smell and taste begin to improve, breathing and exercising become easier, even your chances of having a heart attack have been reduced.
3)Within one month your circulation will improve and your blood pressure and pulse rate will decrease.
4)Within three months, cilia (the small hairs inside your lungs) have begun to re grow. This improves your lungs' ability to clean themselves. Lung function may be increased by up to 30 per cent.
5)Within one year, your risk of a heart attack is reduced by half.
6)Within 10 years your risk of dying from lung cancer is reduced by half.
7)Within 15 years your risk of dying from a heart attack is equal to a person who has never smoked.

By choosing to Live Life Well and quit smoking, you will significantly reduce your chance of cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and other lung disease.
You will also be less likely to have cataracts on your eyes, brittle bones, wrinkles, yellow teeth and bad breath.
Being a non smoker will reduce your chance of impotence, difficulty falling pregnant, and premature births, small babies and miscarriage.
If you are a parent, quitting smoking means you will lower your children's risk of SIDS, ear infections, allergies, asthma, bronchitis and other lung problems, and reduce the chance they will take up smoking later in life.
Remember, it's never too late to start Living Life Well and be a non smoker. The sooner you quit, the better

Healthy Eating:

Eating a healthy, balanced diet provides nutrients to your body. These nutrients give you energy and keep your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles working.
Nutrients also help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes, such as blood pressure.
Good nutrition can lower your risk of developing a range of chronic diseases. For example, eating more fruit and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and may lower your risk of certain types of cancer (such as colorectal, breast, lung and prostate cancer). Eating less saturated fat may also lower your risk of heart disease.
Healthy eating can also help people that already have some types of disease or illness such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure. And, of course, improving your eating habits will contribute to you achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Try to achieve a balance with the foods you eat and include lots of variety and remember, all things in moderation.

Quit Alcohol:

To Live Life Well, you don't need to give up alcohol, but it is important to stay below or at the recommended limits.
In Australia, alcohol is the most widely used social drug. While it's thought that moderate use may be beneficial for heart health for some, a moderate intake may not benefit all people.
Alcohol can affect different people in different ways and there is no amount of alcohol that can be said to be safe for everyone.
Drinking a lot in a short time can cause a hangover, headaches, nausea or vomiting, shakiness and passing out. Because alcohol effects sight and coordination drinking often causes accidents.
The short term risks to your health and wellbeing that come from drinking too much in one day include injuries from violence, falls and alcohol poisoning. Many people also report engaging in unprotected sex after drinking too much.
Drinking a lot of alcohol regularly is likely to cause physical, emotional or social problems over time. Problems can include: stomach problems, frequent infections, skin problems, liver and brain damage, damage to reproductive organs, memory loss/confusion, heart and blood disorders and depression. Damage to some body organs can be permanent.
Many regular drinkers also experience problems in their relationships or at work and money or legal troubles.

Physical Activity:

To Live Life Well we need to incorporate more physical activity into our lives.
There are numerous health benefits to be gained by being active, including reducing the risk of heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and osteoperosis.
Being active can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Regular activity also makes you feel good and improves your mental health.
Not only does being active mean you can Live Life Well, but the environment also benefits. If we all walked and cycled more, our neighbourhoods would be cleaner because there would be fewer cars on the road and safer because more people would be out and about.
Being active is also a great way to meet people and make new friends while participating in active leisure activities.

Healthy Weight :

When the energy (kilojoules) we consume from and drink is more than the energy we use up, fat is deposited on our bodies.
Even small imbalances in this energy in energy out equation over time can cause you to become overweight or obese. This means you weigh more than what is considered healthy.
Being overweight or obese is unfortunately quite common in Australia now.
The problem with being overweight or obese is not about the way you look. Having excess weight increases the risk of many chronic and potentially lethal diseases.
Fortunately, most of these diseases are preventable with attention to Live Life Well factors including healthy eating and regular activity.
Generally speaking, the more body fat you’re carrying, the higher the risk to your health.
Some of the many chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity include:
1)insulin resistance
2)high blood pressure
3)atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries)
4)cardiovascular disease

5)stroke
6)some cancers
7)Type 2 diabetes (where you don't produce enough insulin)
8)gall bladder disease
9)polycystic ovarian syndrome
10)musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis and back pain
11)gout
12)cataracts
13)stress incontinence
14)sleep aponea.

Stress:

Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world.
How much stress an individual will feel depends on their personality, health and other factors.
To Live Life Well doesn’t mean that you’ll never experience any stress. In fact, stress is not always a bad thing. For example, stress might come from exams or work and this can keep us motivated and provide a sense of achievement once the stressful time has passed. However, its how much, how often and how we cope with stress that are important.
One of the key reasons you should learn to recognise and manage your stress is that it can lead to health problems. When we feel under stress, our body kicks into high gear to deal with the threat. Our heartbeat, breathing rate and blood pressure increase.
The longer we feel stressed, the greater the demand on our body. The more often we are placed under stress, the more often we have to use energy to cope. Eventually our bodies develop illnesses as a reaction to this stress.
Being stressed too often and not managing it, can also impact upon other lifestyle factors. For example, often people smoke and drink more when they are stressed. Not managing stress may lead to increased anxiety, depression, irritability, aggression, and sleep disturbances.

To Live Life Well means not smoking, healthy eating, limiting your alcohol, being active, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing your stress.

This is general advice for adults, and you should speak to an appropriate health care professional if you are after personalised advice

Evil's blast

New York City rescue workers dug for bodies in mountains of rubble Wednesday after hijackers crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center, collapsing its twin 110-story towers. New York was the hardest hit target in Tuesday's coordinated assault on American government and finance. Another plane slammed into the Pentagon and a fourth crashed outside Pittsburgh. President Bush estimated the dead in the thousands. Seeking to reassure an anxious nation at the end of a day that saw the most devastating terrorist attacks ever waged against the United States, the president delivered a calm address Tuesday night from the Oval Office. Referring to what he called "despicable acts of terror," he said, "These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of our resolve." Bush vowed retaliation. "The search is under way for those who have perpetrated these evil acts ... we will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these attacks and those who sheltered them." The attacks shook the nation as perhaps nothing since the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor. Government sources said they had evidence linking Osama bin Laden, Saudi-born sponsor of Islamic terrorism, to the attacks.

Bush's speech — his first prime-time Oval Office address, was in response to a series of historic attacks against the United States. On Tuesday morning, three hijacked commercial airliners loaded with passengers crashed into both towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington. Both buildings at the World Trade Center collapsed after the coordinated suicide strikes that came without warning.
In the aftermath, federal officials grounded the nation's civilian air transportation system for the first time. That order will be in effect until noon Wednesday and may be extended.
At about 10:40 a.m. ET, two hours after the first crash, a fourth hijacked plane crashed near Somerset County Airport near Johnstown, Pa. Federal officials believe it was en route to Washington to participate in the attack. A passenger, locked in a restroom, phoned 911 on his cell phone to report the hijacking.
Establishing the U.S. death toll could take weeks. Officials of American and United Airlines, which each owned two of the jets, reported that 266 people were aboard the four planes, and there were no known survivors.
At the Pentagon, local fire officials told CNN that the number of dead could be as high as 800, but the number was not confirmed. In addition, a New York firefighters union official said he feared an estimated 300 firefighters had died in rescue efforts at the trade center — where 50,000 people worked — and dozens of police officers were believed missing.
The World Trade Center, among the world's tallest buildings, had been attacked and partially destroyed by Islamic terrorists using a truck bomb in 1993.
After the Tuesday attacks, the federal government moved quickly to place the nation on a full-scale security alert commensurate with an enemy attack.

Intelligence officials said that for at least the past 10 days they had anticipated a possible attack by followers of Osama bin Laden, the Saudi-born financier of Islamic terror groups.