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PresidentMr. C.S.Vjayaraghavan

Vice PresidentDr. S. Svanesan

SecretarMr.T. Swamnathan

TreasrerMr. C.A. Raj Mathvanan

CateringMr. S.P. Chandrasekhar

Hose-KeepingMr. J. Ganesh Babu

Entertainment

Mr. D. Grsh

Librar & NewsletterDr.S. Natarajan

SportsMr. M.P. Premkumar

Dr.P. Manhar

Dr.P. Jayashree

OFFICE BEARERS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ANNA uNIVERSITyNOMINEES

N.1 Bat Cub Rad,R.A.Puram,Chenna 600 028

Phne N: 044-24322195,044-24321233

Guest Rm: 044-24351449

E-Ma: [email protected]: www.alumniclubau.com NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General BodyMeeting o the Members o Alumni Club, Anna University, willbe held at the Conerence Hall in the Club premises at No.1,

Boat Club Road, Chennai 600 028 on Sunday, 23rd June 2013at 10.30 A.M to transact the ollowing business brought by theManaging Committee.

1. Passing o minutes o the nineteenth Annual General BodyMeeting.

2. To receive, consider and adopt the Committees Report othe Society.3. To receive, consider and adopt audited Balance Sheet as on

31st March 2013 and the Income and Expenditure Account orthe year ended as on date.

4. To appoint the auditor to hold oce rom the conclusiono the Annual General Body Meeting till the conclusion o thenext Annual General Body Meeting and x his remuneration.

5. To consider any other matter brought by the ManagingCommittee.

6. To consider any other matter brought by any eligible

members by way o resolutions with explanatory notes.

7. To elect the Members o the Managing Committee or theyear 2013-2014.

8. The President to adjourn the Annual General Body Meeting

T. Swaminathan

(Honorary Secretary)Date : 8, May 2013Place : Chennai.

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01st June 2013SaturdayTambola

08th June 2013SaturdayUdhayam - Tamil Movie

15th June 2013SaturdayEthir Neechal - Tamil Movie

22nd June 2013SaturdaySoodhu Kavvum Tamil Movie

29th June 2013SaturdayTo be announced

ENTERTAINMENT

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also whati k i d d li Wi Ch hill


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IFB was one o the sponsors o the new yearevening programme concuded on 31st Dec 2012.In addition to being the sponsor or that eveningthey came out with a proposal o conducting acookery demonstration classes or the benet

o our woman olks and a cookery contest withattractive gits or the winner-up and runner-up.

Accordingly, we have arranged 4 demo classes on7th, 14th, 21st and 28th o April 2013. A goodnumber o ladies participated in the cookerydemonstration. IFB too arranged thier che toshow case cooking methodology using MicroWave oven. Some o the dishes prepared in thedemo classes are:Fruit Biscuits

Baked VegChicken LollypopThai veg CurryApple KesariChinese Pulav

The cookery contest was scheduled on 5th May2013 This was an individual participation andeveryone was given the choice o choosing theirown dish. The criteria was to have an healthyingredient and cooking methodology was to have

a combination o modes available in the microwave oven.The winner o this cookery competition wasMs. Aparna Udayasurian (M No 1680) and therunner was Ms. Anuta Mukherjee (M No 1837).

With the winner given a prize o Micro waveoven and the runner a rice cooker, the 5 weeksrun programme came to a conclusion withhappy a note.

S.P.Chandrasekar

Catering Committee

by S. P. Chandrasekhar

CLuBNEwS

Lie is like an onion: You peel it o one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg


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Serves 4Ingredients100gms tender spinach leaves3 nos kiwi ruit

1no cucumber peeled julienne2 spring onions chopped15 ml olive oil15 ml white wine vinegar15 ml apple juice15gms thyme15gms parsley choppedSalt and reshly ground black pepper

For pancake

cup chickpea four

1 egg1pinch baking powder1pinch salt1tsp o olive oil1 tsp basil1/4cup butter milk

Method:For pancake, mix together chickpea four, wholeegg, baking powder and salt to make a batter.Saut chopped onion and basil in olive oil, old

in to the batter add the buttermilk mix well butlightly and leave the batter to rest or 15minutes.Pour the batter into a warm non stick pan andcook well on the both sides cut into roundels withhelp o a cookie cutter.

SPINACH CUCUMBER & KIWI SALAD WITH CHICK PEA PANCAKES

For salad, rinse the spinach thoroughly pat dryand arrange on the serving platter. Peel andhalve the kiwi ruit and slice thinly. Arrange the

cucumber, kiwi slices and pancakes attractivelyon the spinach.Whisk together the remaining ingredients,drizzle over and chill or 30 minutes to allowthe favour to develop.

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RECIPE

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Fiteen acts you probably never knew aboutvitamin D and sunlight exposure.

Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and eveneects diabetes and obesity. Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in

the world o nutrition.

Thats probably because its ree: your body makes it when sunlight touches your skin.Drug companies cant sell you sunlight, so theres no promotion o its health benets.

Truth is, most people dont know the real story on vitamin D and health. So heres anoverview taken rom an interview between Mike AdamsandDr. Michael Holick.

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ELLNESS

I you are patient in one moment o anger, you will escape a hundred days o sorrow. Chinese Proverb


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DECOR

PLUM PLUM PLUM... a romantic colour... a royal colour. We let you in on howto use the luxurious shade to enhance your homes interiors

As with any orm o design, trendschange as true as the seasonsdo. Colour is one o the mostnoticeable o these many changestime witnesses. This dcor seasonbelongs totally to plum as thecolour brings so much warmthand majesty into your livingspace. Not only is the shade cosyand extremely inviting but when

teamed up with a heavy grey wallor even opulent wallpaper, looksvery chic and classy too.

Mx p w fAn easy way to introduce thisdeep shade in a traditionalroom is with a small piece ourniture like an armchair,ootstool or a uton covered ina rich plum, aubergine or even

berry abric. For a comy eelingopt or upholstery that eels sotto touch like velvet. Throw in aoor cushion in graphic print orone with a pattern to bring in a

contemporary edge and a senseo lightness to the rich colourscheme. For a more traditionallook, plum can be used to warmup a room through an accentchair or a throw pillow. When itcomes to coee tables and otheraccompanying pieces, go ormodern shapes. Contemporaryurniture keeps a plum colour

scheme resh.

Pa y plmPlums go very well with manyneutral and accent colours.Plums have warmundertones andusually have thesotness manypeople aspire orin their houses.

There are dierentplum varietiesand they go withmany colours. Inmodern spaces,

you can use plum as a bold accentagainst stark white.

For a bright and daring contrast,pair it with a tone o yellow (thecomplementary shade on the


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colour wheel). They work with a

plethora o colours (when doneright and in moderation) likegreen, orange, red, brown, pinkand grey.

For a more sophisticated andunderstated look choose soturnishings in slate or evengraphite and you can keep thecolour scheme looking modern.A plum and a chocolate scheme

always go well together. Add adash o gold toneto give it some sparkle.

I it is the bedroom you havechosen this colour palette or, usecream pillows and notice how thebed doesnt look heavy and dullagainst the plum wall. The lightcolour adds a strong contrast tothe plum and a resh outlook to

the overall scheme.

AI you think that doing awhole room in the shade is too

overwhelming, try using it as an

accent. Plum is an ideal decoraccent because the colour is bothmasculine and eminine, and itprovides an elegant touch to wallsthat are painted neutral. Mixinga variety o shapes and tones willcreate depth in the space andcomplement a variety o accentsand urniture. Even a single piecein any version o plum can bringwarmth, elegance or even drama.

For a note o mystery, hang aplum inspired piece o art.To make a stronger statement,choose a side table or even a soain a delicious berry hue. Mixoral cushions with bold stripesto add colour and pattern to aplain, neutral coloured soa.

A bold plum pattern on eventextured wallpaper creates a

stunning ocal point but dontoverdo it. Try and highlight justone area. Give a plum and greycolour scheme a contemporaryeel with metallic touches. Make

Plums go very well withmany neutral and accent

colours. Plums have warm

undertones and usually havethe softness many peopleaspire for in their houses


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a display o reective vases oreven a mosaic tiled mirror toexperiment with this look. Ametallic ootstool to a plumarmchair will add that extra touchwith a modern twist.

Fully painted plum walls are onlyor a select group o people.It can be a spectacular accent

wall and i paired with the rightcurtains and urniture, can giveyour living space a rather cutting-edge appearance. However, darkpurple walls are not or everyoneand might be difcult to livewith day in and day out not tomention hard to paint over. Inthis case, try a deep shade oplum paint on a door and createan intrigue without overpowering

the passageway.The pairing o purple paint anddark tones o cupboards, diningurniture or even oors alwayslooks stylish.

Deep and rich purple or plumtones have been associated withroyalty rom time immemorial.Choosing any orm o plumindicates that you are still youngand energetic but you want amore sophisticated outlook oryour home.

I you like the shades o this ruit,

there is defnitely a shade outthere or you. Now you too canlive like royalty. So why hesitate?

Give a plum andgrey colour schemea contemporary feel

with metallic touches.Make a display of

refective vases or even

a mosaic tiled mirrorto experiment with this

look. A metallic footstoolto a plum armchair willadd that extra touchwith a modern twistWhat is plum colour?

Named ater the ruit,traditionally the shade is anaverage o the purple and

red colours o a plum. For aninteresting touch, look out

or plum coloured glasses that

match your room. With theperect arrangement, youd

be surprised how it can lit theambience o the room.


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RECipEs

Classic Ratatouille lasagna

IngredientsDurum wheat (or) Refned our 100 gmsEgg 1Spring vegetables 150 gmsTomato puree 50 mlFresh basil leaves a sprigParmesan cheese 20 ml

Cheese sauce 50 mlSalt and pepper to taste

MethodKnead the our and egg to make pasta dough,allow the dough to settle or 30 minutes. Sheet thepasta dough in the machine or by rolling, cut intoround shape with cutter and blanch it. Cook thespring vegetables in a saucepan over slow ame byadding tomato puree. Finish the mixture with salt,pepper, toned basil leaves and grated parmesancheese. Layer the mixture in pre cut pasta, top

up with cheese sauce and sprinkle the remainingcheese on top and gratinate it.


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Wild mushroom Tortalloni

IngredientsDurum wheat (or) Refned our 100 gmsEgg 1Portobello mushroom 100 gmsPorcini mushroom 30 gms

Butter 10 gmsChopped onion 10 gmsChopped thyme a ewWhite wine 10 mlGrated parmesan cheese 10 gmsSalt and pepper

Method

Knead the our and egg to make pasta dough, allowthe dough or resting or at least 30 minutes. Sheetthe pasta dough in the machine or by rolling, cut

into round shape with cutter. Toss the choppedonion in butter; add sliced mushrooms and thymeleaves. Add salt and cook urther, deglaze it withwhite wine, chill down the mixture and add gratedparmesan to it. Stu the mushroom mixture inpre cut pasta sheet and old in to Tortalloni shape.Reheat the remaining mixture and make a roundbase. Blanch the stued pasta in salted waterand toss it with butter and arrange on themushroom base.


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Spinach and ricotta cannelloniIngredients

Durum wheat (or) Refned our 100 gmsEgg 1Spinach puree 25 ml

Blanched shredded spinach 100 gmsButter 15 gmsMinced garlic 5 gmsNutmeg powder a pinchSalt and pepper to tasteRicotta cheese 35 gmsGrated parmesan cheese 10 gmsChopped onion 10 gmsFresh basil leaves a sprigFresh roasted Tomato puree 40 gmsCheese sauce 25 ml

Grated mozzarella cheese 10 gmsOlive Oil 10 ml

Method

Knead the our with egg and spinach puree;allow the dough to settle or 30 minutes. Sheet thespinach avoured pasta dough in the machine or byrolling, cut the pasta in rectangular shape. Blanch

the pasta in salted water and keep it aside, sprinklesome olive oil to prevent sticking. Saut the garlicin butter, add blanched spinach, season with saltand pepper, sprinkle nutmeg powder or avouring.Transer the spinach mixture in mixing bowl,add ricotta and parmesan. Add chopped onion,chopped garlic and roasted resh tomato puree.Add seasoning and fnish it with toned resh basilleaves. Stu the spinach mixture in the pasta androll in to cylindrical shape. Make the tomato sauceas a base and arrange the stued pasta. Pour cheese

sauce on top and sprinkle grated mozzarella cheeseon top and gratinate it.


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TRAVEL


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Manali means Home o Manu, derivedrom the legend when the renownedsage made this picturesque city his abode

ater the great deluge. Manali is synonymous withstreams and bird song, scenic alpine landscape, andthe splendour o snow capped mountains. Now, it ischoc-a-bloc with souvenir shops and scores o hotels.The sleepy hamlets o Old Manali and Vashisht areless crowded and have a laid-back charm. Once atraditional summer holiday resort, Manali is now an

year round destination, both or summer holidays aswell as winter sports. Manali is also a great outdoorsdestination with a gamut o breathtaking adventuresports and outdoor activities like trekking, whitewater rating, skiing or the adventure and outdoorenthusiast.

WhereIt is located at the northern end o the Kulu Valley,at the conuence o the Beas and Manalsu rivers,6726 t above sea level, 274 km north o Shimla and

565 km north o Delhi.

hoW to get there

Nearest airport is Bhuntar (50km/2hrs).Road: There are overnight luxury buses rom Delhi,Chandigarh and Shimla.

WeAther

Summer is rom March to late June and winter isrom November to February end.

Best tiMe to visitFrom mid-April to late June, mid-September to earlyNovember, and during Christmas and New Year.To visit Rohtang Pass, one has to be there in July,August and September when it is open. Old Manaliand Vashisht are closed during winters.


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Must see, Must doThe pretty, little hamlet o Vashisht is located onthe let bank o the Beas on the northern side othe valley, amous or its hot springs, temples andstone houses. Nearby is the pyramidal stone templededicated to Vashita Muni, the spiritual guruo Rama.

Hadimba Devi Temple, a 450-year old DhoongriTemple dedicated to the Goddess Hadimba, the wieo Bhima the Pandava o Mahabharata ame standstall among the stately deodars in a clearing o thedense orest. As one climbs the grassy path, the uidnotes o the whistling thrush wats across the orest.

The ancient temple with its three level roos lookslike a pagoda and its lintel and door rame are ointricately carved wood. The inscription proclaims

that the temple was built by Maharaja BahadurSingh in 1553.

Tibetan MonasteryLocated in the heart o the town, the monastery hasseveral images o Lord Buddha, impressive tankapaintings and a charming handicrat centre.

Rohtang PassThius pass is renowned or centuries as the gatewayto the trading routes leading to Lahaul, Ladakh and

the remote countries o Central Asia. Its worth the51-km drive rom Manali to the pass, 13,060 t above

sea level or its stunning views o the mountainranges, peaks, steep clis, huge glaciers anddeep ravines.

SnowPoint

I you want to see and touch snow or thefrst time, head to Snow Point, the closest point

to Manali with ample snow. You can build yoursnowman, hurl snowballs at your companions, andamble around in snow shoes.

shoPPingYou can pick up dry ruits, handicrats, carpets,shawls, locally made cheese, jams, pickle, delicateHimachali jewellery, Tibetan crats, thangkas and anarray o Chinese goods.

eAting out

Manali has a wide range o eateries oeringTibetan, German, Indian, Continental and everypopular cuisine at reasonable prices. But, dontmiss the pan-ried local trout at Johnsons Ca,attached to Johnsons Lodge.

We recoMMendYou can take your pick rom a vast array o excitingactivities provided by various outdoor outfts. Fortrekkers, Manali is the ultimate paradise. Try out theday hike rom the western side o the Beas River to

the Solang Valley or the 6-km hike up the ManalsuNala.


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ARIES (22nd March- 21st April)Financially this is going to be an excellent time for you when investments shall give youexpected results. Professionally, you shall contemplate further moves in your careerafter looking into whatever your past achievements have been so far. Professionalgains shall be favourable and positive. Avoid taking any major decisions related to

your love life as the happiness that you seek might take more time than expected. Alsoany outings that you plan might not turn out as per your expectations. Health showssubtle improvement. Your family will be a huge support system for you throughout

the month and you will enjoy being in their company. Travel is best avoided especiallyif you are planning it along with your loved ones.Lucky Colour: Pastel Yellow

GEMINI (22nd May- 21st June)New beginnings in love life shall be romantic and pleasant and create happiness andcontentment as the month progresses. Financial success can be achieved only if youact on your own belief systems. Learning to say NO to a few situations or things that

you are not comfortable about shall be a good option as far as your work progress isconcerned. The cards also guide you to be more proactive on the work front in orderto gain from it. Health shows subtle improvement throughout the month. Using your

wisdom in dealing with your family matters helps you in achieving a lot of peace and

happiness. Travel to new destinations shall be quite favourable and enjoyable. Youmight also indulge into a lot of shopping while on a journey.Lucky Colour: Pink

TAURUS (22nd April - 21st May)Matters of heart shall be pleasant though there still is scope for improvement.Professional changes take place as per your expectations though they are more onsubtle levels. Financial matters will be very demanding throughout this month.Legal matters will be tough to handle and might turn out be more expensive thanexpected. Health shows improvement. There are a few unpleasant surprises when itconcerns your family especially if it has to do with an ancestral property. Travel shall

be favourable and enjoyable.Lucky Colour: Blue

CANCER(22nd June - 21st July)Matters of heart shall be extremely pleasant and romantic. You will spend memorablemoments with your loved ones all through the month. Professionally there areemotional challenges that you need to overcome as the month progresses especiallyif it has to do with a partnership. You might not be happy with the way things shapeup during this period. A youngster seems to be the reason for a lot of expenses inthis phase of your life. News related to finances too need better handling and a fresh

outlook. Health keeps you in a fit shape. Homebound journeys shall turn out to bequite adventurous. However, the cards guide you to avoid travel of any kind duringthis period as a feeling of restlessness generally shall seep into your environment

while away from home.Lucky Colour: Green

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LEO(22nd July - 21st August)Romance blossoms and spreads its essence all around in your environment elating

your mood and bringing in much sought after peace and harmony. Professionally, thisis the time to celebrate and enjoy the rewards of your projects. A few of them mightnot give you expected returns and yet shall be good enough for you to raise a toast totheir success. Financial belief system needs to be very decisive and focused if you wantto gain from your investments. Health keeps you in a fit shape and you will be guided

well by a man who has a pragmatic outlook towards life. A youngster in your familymight demand a lot of attention from your end during this period. Travel made duringthis period shall bring you gains and fond memories. A lot of options shall come to theforefront as the month comes to its end.Lucky Colour: Green

VIRGO (22nd August- 21st September)Matters of heart shall be pleasant and romantic. There are celebrations and unionsin the family which create an aura of peace and happiness. Professionally, you heargood news during this month. Support from your juniors also comes in handy and

you gain further if their opinions are given due weightage from your end. Financialinsecurities are likely to occur during this month. There can be two investments

which might create stress in your life. Following your intuitive instincts shall helpyou in overcoming your financial obstacles. Health needs due care and attention fromyour end. Avoid too much of travelling as this can take a toll on your health. Familymatters resolve subtly and positively. Travel shall show positive changes suddenly inthe latter half of the month.

Lucky Colour: Pastel Yellow

LIBRA(22nd September- 21st October)Outings and journeys with your loved ones shall be pleasant throughout this month.

You need to be focused on and attentive about your love life. Financially there aresubtle changes taking place in life which will improve your investments graph. Avoidany new projects during this period as it might not give you due returns. You mightalso feel a bit let down by your work situations. Confusions in health related mattersseem to be high throughout the month. Travel will be successful and result oriented

but they might take a toll on your health. Your family might demand a lot of attention.There are also a few emotional challenges that need to be catered to with love. Oldmemories flash back and you get to hear of old friends and relatives whom you havenot met since a long time.Lucky Colour: Peach

SCORPIO(22nd October- 21st November)New beginnings on the work front shall turn out to be quite exciting and prolific. You

will be at your enthusiastic best as the work you undertake shall give you due returns.Financially there are a number of opportunities that knock on your door as the monthprogresses and enhance your monetary status. A man who is a glib talker helps youand guides you well in your romantic endeavours. Love life shall be romantic and

pleasant. Health too shows subtle positive changes as the month progresses. Supportfrom your family shall be excellent and this is the time when you will also learn the artof manipulating situations in your favour and as per your expectations. Travel can bea bit difficult to handle during this period.Lucky Colour: Pink


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SAGITTARIUS(22nd November- 21st December)Matters of heart shall be quite romantic and peaceful. You would want to spend somequiet and quality time with your loved one during this phase. Financial benefits shall

be good only if you are more aggressive and also learn to say NO to a few things youdont approve of. Be careful about how you deal with your women colleagues to avoidanxieties in your work area. The cards guide you to take care of your health as anillness if ignored might have serious repercussions. Health therefore is an area whichneeds a lot of attention and care from your end throughout this period. Celebrationsand family gatherings are a strong likelihood where you will spend happy times inthe company of your loved ones. Travel shall be favourable and enjoyable throughoutthis period.Lucky Colour: Blue

CAPRICORN (22nd December- 21st January)Professionally, there are a lot of positive changes that take place in your favour.Financially though, there can be delays and disappointments. New investments are

best avoided during this period and business travel should be avoided especially ifit is meant for financial transactions. Matters of heart too can be very demandingduring this phase of your life. There are moments of stress and travel related obstaclesthat seem to be ruining the peace in your love life. A fatherly figure shall help youin improving upon your health. Someone in the family though can face severehealth issues. Also the kind of happiness and harmony that you seek in your familymight take some more time to arrive. Travel demands a lot of patient handling of

your itinerary.Lucky Colour: Red

AQUARIUS (22nd January- 21st February)Outings and journeys in matters of heart shall be romantic and favourable. Travelmight not give you the same results in this period. However, there could be somecommunication deadlocks that you need to overcome with your loved one in order torecreate peace and happiness. Professionally this is a good time to achieve success andfulfil your goals. Financially, you will become more responsible and focused towards

your family. The cards guide you to avoid joint investments during this period.Emotional matters will be challenging to handle and cause you health anxieties.Health of a child too can be a cause of concern during this period. You would need

to balance your emotional quotient when dealing with your family. Unions andhappiness are all yours to enjoy as the month comes to its end.Lucky Colour: Orange

PISCES(22nd February- 21st March)Professionally, this is an excellent time for you to make desired changes and indulgein fresh projects. Planetary positions favour you and success will be easily achievedon this front. Financial matters shall be favourable and positive. You might want toinvest in a property and there are also chances that you might receive good newsrelated to your finances during this month. Matters of heart shall be romantic andpleasant throughout this month. Health too keeps you in a fit shape. However,

your family might feel a bit disappointed due to a property or a relationship issue.Travel shall be favourable and you will contemplate choosing among a number oflucrative destinations.Lucky Colour: Pastel Shades


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Vitamin D is produced by your skinin response to exposure to ultraviolet

radiation rom natural sunlight.

The healing rays o natural sunlight (thatgenerate vitamin D in your skin) cannotpenetrate glass. So you dont generatevitamin D when sitting in your car or home.

It is nearly impossible to get adequateamounts o vitamin D rom your diet.Sunlight exposure is the only reliable way togenerate vitamin D in your own body.

A person would have to drink ten tallglasses o vitamin D ortied milk each dayjust to get minimum levels o vitamin D intotheir diet.

The urther you live rom the equator, thelonger exposure you need to the sun inorder to generate vitamin D. Canada, theUK and most U.S. states are ar rom theequator.

People with dark skin pigmentation mayneed 20 - 30 times as much exposure tosunlight as air-skinned people to generatethe sam e amount o vitamin D. Thatswhy prostate cancer is epidemic amongblack men -- its a simple, but widespread,sunlight deciency.

Sucient levels o vitamin D are crucialor calcium absorption in your intestines.

Without sucient vitamin D, your bodycannot absorb calcium, rendering calciumsupplements useless.

Chronic vitamin D deciency cannot bereversed overnight: it takes months o

vitamin D supplementation and sunlightexposure to rebuild the bodys bones andnervous system.

Even weak sunscreens (SPF=8) block yourbodys ability to generate vitamin D by 95%.This is how sunscreen products actuallycause disease -- by creating a critical vitamindeciency in the body.

It is impossible to generate too much

vitamin D in your body rom sunlightexposure: your body will sel-regulate andonly generate what it needs.

I it hurts to press rmly on your sternum,you may be suering rom chronic vitaminD deciency right now.

Vitamin D is activated in your body byyour kidneys and liver beore it can be used.

Having kidney disease or liver damage cangreatly impair your bodys ability to activatecirculating vitamin D.

The sunscreen industry doesnt want you toknow that your body actually needs sunlightexposure because that realization wouldmean lower sales o sunscreen products.

Even though vitamin D is one o the mostpowerul healing chemicals in your body,

your body makes it absolutely ree. Noprescription required.

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.-Albert Schweitzer


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On the issue o sunlight exposure, by the way, itturns out that super antioxidants greatly boostyour bodys ability to handle sunlight withoutburning. is one o the most powerul internalsunscreens and can allow you to stay under the

sun twice as long without burning.

Other powerul antioxidants with this abilityinclude the super ruits like Acai, Pomegranates(POM Wonderul juice), blueberries, etc.

Diseases and conditions cause by vitamin Ddeciency:* Osteoporosis is commonly caused by a lacko vitamin D, which greatly impairs calciumabsorption.

* Sucient vitamin D prevents prostate cancer,breast cancer, ovarian cancer, depression, coloncancer and schizophrenia.* Rickets is the name o a bone-wasting diseasecaused by vitamin D deciency.* Vitamin D deciency may exacerbate type 2diabetes and impair insulin production in thepancreas.* Obesity impairs vitamin D utilization in thebody, meaning obese people need twice as muchvitamin D.

* Vitamin D is used around the world to treatPsoriasis.* Vitamin D deciency can cause schizophrenia.* Seasonal Aective Disorder is caused bya melatonin imbalance initiated by lack oexposure to sunlight.* Chronic vitamin D deciency is otenmisdiagnosed as bromyalgia because itssymptoms are so similar: muscle weakness, achesand pains.* Your risk o developing serious diseases like

diabetes and cancer is reduced 50% - 80%through simple, sensible exposure to naturalsunlight 2-3 times each week.* Inants who receive vitamin D supplementation(2000 units daily) have an 80% reduced risk odeveloping type 1 diabetes over the next twentyyears.

Shocking Vitamin D deciency statistics:* 32% o doctors and med school students arevitamin D decient.* 40% o the U.S. population is vitamin Ddecient.* 42% o Arican American women ochildbearing age are decient in vitamin D.* 48% o young girls (9-11 years old) are vitamin

D decient.* Up to 60% o all hospital patients are vitaminD decient.* 76% o pregnant mothers are severely vitaminD decient, causing widespread vitamin D

deciencies in their unborn children, whichpredisposes them to type 1 diabetes, arthritis,multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia later in lie.* 81% o the children born to these motherswere decient.* Up to 80% o nursing home patients arevitamin D decient.

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GREEN APPlE MARTiNiThe class green apple whipped with vodkato make one of the best exquisite cocktailsever!

Ingredients

5 tablespoons vodka5 tablespoons sour-apple schnapps5 tablespoons lemonade

5 tablespoons lemon-lime soda(such as 7-Up or Sprite)

MethodIn a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine

vodka, schnapps, lemonade and lemon-lime soda. Cover and shake

vigorously.Dip rim edge ofmartini glasses ina shallow dish with

1/4-inch water, then ina shallow dish with 1/4-inch of equal parts sugarand cinnamon mixture. Strainshaken mixture into preparedglasses and serve.

on thefruit

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PiNA ColADAA coconut based drink that is a hit with theladies!

Ingredients45 ml light rum55 gm cream of coconut60 ml pineapple juice1 cup crushed ice

Method

Pour rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juiceinto a blender with one cup of crushed ice.Blend until smooth, and pour into a glass.Garnish with a slice of pineapple and amaraschino cherry, and serve.

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WineApplications

In a world full of computer applications, web

applications, i-phone applications and manymore, whats been forgotten is the ancientsecret of wine application- pun intended! Today,in vogue are the different concoctions of wine

facials. Most people are aware of terminologieslike - a wine connoisseur, vineyard, the

communion meal and a winebibber. Vinotherapyis the newest addition to this list.By Sherley

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The rapidly fame gainingvinotherapy is also referred toas Oenotherapy, Veno-terapiaand Venotherapy in differentparts of the world. In India

its simply known as WineTherapy, a crme de la crmeextravagance for those who

want to pamper themselves.

Wine therapy is a detoxtreatment that takes the health

benefits of wine to a new level.Many are aloof from what thetherapy has to offer. Amongstthe other enticements your spa

has on its list, chardonnay peeland sauvignon massage are thelatest epidermal inducements.

Adding a new definition to theFrench irony of healing the

body with wine, vinotherapy iscertainly a signature treatmentin the spas.

We have known the age oldbenefits of wine

It helps in reducingcardiovascular health risks iftaken moderately.

Grape skin has a chemicalcalled resveratrol knownto have cardio and chemoprotective effects.

A small quantity of wine is

also known to decrease the riskof lung cancer and Alzheimersdisease.

Now add anti ageing propertiesto the ever growing list of

benefits. Wine remains afavourite drink holding a lotof historic importance. Froma social drink to a limerick tocamaraderie, a complement to

scrumptious cuisine or anothercup for the winebibbers, winehas its own standards to hold.Lots of researches confirm that

besides being good for health it

also holds a plethora of benefitsto regain youthful looks.

Having originated in achateau in France wheretons of grape skin and seed

were simply discardedfrom grape crushing led toJoseph Vercauteren, a localpharmacologist, coordinating

with the Cathiard family and

starting spa vinotherapy.European spas are capitalizingon wine-based products foranti-aging treatment. Besidesthe traditional Red, winesconcocted locally from fruitsand herbs like fennel seeds,cardamom, apples and apricotsare also used as innovativeand alternative wine facialtreatment.

Why Vinotherapy?

Theoretically, the fundamentalnature of the therapy liesin the essence of the grape.The phytochemicals presentin grapes detoxify the body,augment improved bloodcirculation and reduce waterretention apart from warding

off those wrinkles. Themyriad treatments offered

by any wellness centre undervinotherapy pack quite apunch.

Besdes thetradtna Red,

wnes cncctedcay rm ruts

and herbs ke enneseeds, cardamm,

appes and aprcts

are as used asnnvatve andaternatve wneaca treatment

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Grape seed oil or grapeseeds are rich in Vitamin E andpolyphenols. These are preciousfor the skin as they helpmaintain low cholesterol levels

and act as a natural defencemechanism against pollution.

Grapevine is rich inresveratrol which protects thegrapes from the harsh UV raysmaking them look healthy.These grape vines when used inskin treatments work wondersin restoring skin elasticity andincreasing cell multiplication.

They help increase collagenproduction to sagging skin.

The therapy is believed toexert more antioxidants thanthat of Vitamin- E, resultingin younger looking skin hence,topping the chart of anti-agingtreatments.

The polyphenol rich, red

grape virgin juice is used forantioxidant effect in spas.Believe it or not, grape mustled to patenting of wine by-products. The richness of acidand sugar in grape must acts asan excellent moisturizer.

Wine acts as a revitaliserand in a facial, helps improve

blood circulation and reducewrinkles.

Awine bath for musclerelaxation is like a wholecourse meal.

Why not Vinotherapy?

Being the latest and loadedwith benefits the therapy ismore recognized for its anti-aging effects. However beprepared to have deep pocketsto shell out on this luxury. Any

service under vinotherapycould vary from 90-150 euroscalling for two sessions amonth depending on the extentof damage to the skin.

The metros in India havethese services offered only atexclusive spas or select starhotels. The mid segment salonsoffer Vinic treatments with

commercially prepared creambase, so the cost could be aslow as `1,500 `3000 for afacial or body massage. Thishowever makes the serviceas just another option on themenu card, depriving you of

the complete effects of the realtherapy.

What you should opt for

Vinotherapy has a huge platterof offerings. Considering thehuge price tag grape treatmentcarries, wine therapy has itsrange of rip offs too, so beware:

Wine bath - Do not worry,non-alcoholic or dessert wineis made use of for this soak,

along with grape must, so youdo not look like caramelizedbeef. Complemented with aresveratrol pill or a glass of

wine (pill is not used in Indianspa however complemented

with in-house drinks). Ofcourse, each spa maintains itssecret ingredients to go along.

This is a complicatedprocedure so its best left to

the professionals. A serviceat the spa could cost you atleast 150 euros (`10,000). Italso depends on the quality ofgrapes used (red or green)

Theretcay, theundamenta

nature wne

therapy es nthe essence the grape. The

phytchemcaspresent n grapes

detxy thebdy, augmentmprved bdcrcuatn andreduce water

retentn apartrm wardng thse wrnkes

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A vinic facial- A completelyrelaxing treatment

complemented well with floweressences and grape seed oilfor smoothening your skin,followed by exfoliants and mudpacks will leave you looking

younger.A vinic facial would cost

you 80 90 euros (`6,000)depending on the type of wineused. Merlot wine has caughtthe imagination of the ever-

growing female clientele as apotent therapeutic these days.

Body exfoliation- A fullbody exfoliation would bea sixty minute long soak ingrape skin and seed pip.Unless your whole body needsrepair and polish this is not ahighly recommended serviceor treatment. An hour long

seating on crushed and sharppips is not for delicate darlings.Its mostly an add-on

treatment clubbed with facialsor bath.

is Wine therapy good for

all skin types?

Wine or grape must might notsuit all skin types. Some peopleare even allergic to grapes or

wine. But resourcefulness andtechniques are the keywordsin the business. The therapyis best suited for oily skin,reducing the chances of acne. Aconcoction of aloe vera for oilyskin and almonds for dry skintherapeutically relaxes the skin

muscle and acts as an excellentantioxidant.

A healthy skin demandscleansing, toning andnourishing. If not cared for,

your skin could add unwantedyears to your looks. Your skinneeds to breathe and absorbsufficient vitamins, mineralsand enzymes in order to

respire. Wine acts as a mediumto facilitate the breathingprocess and helps beautify

your skin and body. So if yourfavourite salon has introduced

Wne therapys best sutedr y skn,reducng

the chances acne. A

cncctn ae verar y skn

and amndsr dry skn

therapeutcayreaxes the skn

musce and actsas an exceent

antxdant

vinotherapy you should go tryout the benefits of it all for that

ever radiant kissable skin.

Ego is the biggest enemy o humans. - Rig Veda


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Each o us has been blessed with a very special man in our lives.Usually a remote fgure o strict authority, he may melt into tears atthe wedding o his little girl. This most trusted riend, philosopherand guide stands by us as we grow up and moulds us into thepeople we are. Social conditioning plays a major role in distancingtraditional Indian men rom their children. Through our growingyears, many o us confde readily to our mothers, but shy awayrom our stricter and more distant athers. Here are some tips orunderstanding that white haired, stern disciplinarian.

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Beauty is not in the ace beauty is a light in the heart. - Kahil Gibran


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Seek the heart of gold beneath

that craggy Surface.

Mandiras ather, a ormer police ocial, was the strictestdisciplinarian. He worked hard to provide a comortablelie to his amily and relentlessly pushed his children to

higher achievements. As a thirty year old bank manager andmother o two, Mandira still remembers her humiliationand sorrow when her ather pulled her up in ront o theentire joint amily or not getting a First Division in herschool board exams. She elt he never really appreciatedher. As she grew up and began asserting her independence,she elt resentul and angry with him. With the years, sherealized that neither o them could change. How couldshe learn to understand and appreciate him, and have himreciprocate? The arrival o Mandiras rst child, Bunty,changed their lives. As the tot took his rst steps and

lisped his rst words, he became Ajjas pet. When herather thoughtully set aside a sum rom his hard-earnedretirement und or Bunty, Mandira realized that herathers way o showing love was dierent rom her own.This stern man showed his aection by practical deeds,not words. She now saw the pattern in his past. Thoughhe spoke little and was sparing with praise, he had alwayssomehow made arrangements to ull her dreams, savingmoney to send her abroad when her riends werent evenpermitted to study in a college in a dierent city. Hereelings towards her ather changed, and she ound it much

easier to sincerely appreciate and praise him.the happy-go-lucky SportSman haS

hiS own way of loving and caring.

Ritikas ather, lived in the present moment, believing thattime could sort out many issues. He pushed her physically,enrolling her or lessons in swimming and judo when shewould rather have played with her dolls. As she grew older,Ritika wanted to plan ahead and nish her work early. Herather would advise her to take it easy and let things take

their own course. Ritika began to eel that her ather wastoo casual and unreliable, since he oten made her waitor the last minute or every little thing. He loved to playpranks, which Ritika ound embarrassing and childish asshe grew up. Ater moving to a new home with her husband,Ritika met her strict and remote ather-in-law. She beganto appreciate that her ather was a fexible man who lovedsurprises. Those once hated judo lessons saved her liewhen she was attacked by rowdies while returning ater alate evening at her oce. Her ather beamed with pridewhen she told this story, and she then realized how he had

supported her early in lie. He had taught her, without herknowing it, to believe in hersel, to be physically t, and tolearn to take risks in lie.

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Some fatherS are

naturally more nurturing.

They consider parenting as an opportunity to help theirchildren to realize their ull potential. They can easily be intune with their children emotionally, and be the growingchilds riend and companion. Jayas ather played a greatdeal with her as she grew up. She loved the way he wouldread to her rom picture books, acting out the parts withdramatic intensity. He persuaded Jayas mother to allowher to play in the mud as a tot, and experiment withclothes and makeup as she grew up. As wonderul as sucha parent may sound, they can also be over emotional and

embarrassing at times. Jaya would never orget her collegearewell day. Jayas ather actually turned up in person tothe party, to her eternal embarrassment. He did leave inpeace, but when her classmate, Raghu, came to escort herhome at a late hour, his grilling angered her deeply. As theyears went by, Jaya realized that her ather actually oeredher a great deal o support and encouragement in lie, andrarely made her eel stupid or inadequate. Clearly a bit oover wrought emotion was worth putting up with since hewas generally so considerate and understanding.

the rational robotcan have a human heart.

Some athers are taciturn and highly logical by nature.They may seem emotionally distant, but they tend totreat their children as serious equals and encourageindependent thinking. Cynthias ather was a brilliant man,and constantly encouraged her to sharpen her mind withquizzes, puzzles and debates. As a child, she elt resentulthat she could never outwit him in an argument. Shesometimes elt that he was an arrogant robot who didntreally care or her, but was bringing her up as some sorto showpiece. When Cynthia grew up to be a successullawyer, she realized that her ather had taught her to thinklogically and clearly because he loved her and wished toinvest in her personal growth. Her ather wanted her toollow his ootsteps and become a journalist. But when thetime came, he overcame his initial blocks and encouragedher to choose or hersel because he loved her. Cynthiarealized the benet o her upbringing, or her thinkingand arguing skills were unbeatable.

Fathers are ny human. The dfcut task dscpnng as mre heavy n them, and tcan breed sme msgvngs n the grwng chd.it s up t us t reach ut and apprecate ther

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