<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654</id><updated>2012-02-16T13:47:09.798+05:30</updated><category term='Window To my Soul the inside man..'/><category term='End Torture Now'/><title type='text'>EARTH MOTHER NATURE</title><subtitle type='html'>http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/take-action/greentips</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>15</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-1641293524424529294</id><published>2009-05-21T06:10:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2009-05-21T06:11:06.186+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Save our environment</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-style:italic;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;    *  It would seem to go without saying, but many of us forget that we can save water in simple ways like not letting the tap run while shaving, washing your face, or brushing your teeth.&lt;br /&gt;    * Insulating your water heater will help save valuable energy, and you can go the extra mile by installing showerheads with a low flow in your bathrooms for bathing purposes to help save water. You can also put a timer on your heaters to save power.&lt;br /&gt;    * Using an electric razor or hand razor with replaceable blades instead of disposable razors goes a long way to cutting back on waste. And plant a tree.&lt;br /&gt;    * Use towels for drying your face and hands instead of tissues that are used and thrown away. Also, hang your towels to dry so that they can be reused several times. You are after all clean when you use them!&lt;br /&gt;    * Juice or yoghurt lovers can do their bit by buying juice in concentrates and yoghurt in reusable containers instead of single serving packages.&lt;br /&gt;    * Many of us like to leaf through the paper as we munch on breakfast, but consider reading the dailies in communal spaces like the office or coffee shops. However, if you prefer to have your own copy, make sure you recycle!&lt;br /&gt;    * When packing your lunch, opt for reusable containers for food storage instead of wrapping the food with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.&lt;br /&gt;    * As you leave the house, don’t forget to switch off all the lights and appliances at the wall unit (if you have this feature) and unplug chargers as they continue to consume even if they are not charging; saving energy helps reduce air pollution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GETTING TO WORK:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    * Don’t go anywhere without your cloth bag so you can just say no to plastic whenever you shop.&lt;br /&gt;    * Radical as it may seem, in today’s “the easier the better” society, the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint is by avoiding driving altogether. Power down and Instead try biking, walking, carpooling, public transport or an occasional telecommute.&lt;br /&gt;    * If you have no other choice than to drive to work, look for the most fuel- efficient car model for your next purchase and keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    * If you’re one of the lucky few blessed with clear stretches of road on your way to work, use cruise control, as it saves fuel and also helps you maintain a constant speed.&lt;br /&gt;    * If you’re among the majority of drivers who spend their mornings stuck in traffic, consider turning your engine off if you will be idling for long periods of time. And plant a tree.&lt;br /&gt;    * For those who suffer from road rage, remember that aggressive driving lowers your mileage, so if you want to save on fuel and save the planet while you’re at it, accelerate gradually-- something to keep that in mind the next time that bad driver cuts you off! Just count to 10 and say the planet needs me!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AT WORK:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    * Do you have a morning hot drink routine? Using a washable mug is an environmentally-friendly alternative to non-biodegradable styrofoam or plastic cups.&lt;br /&gt;    * Leave a cup and reusable bottle for water at work to eliminate buying drinks, which get served in plastic cups, or bottled water. 80% of plastic bottles are recyclable but only 20% are actually recycled.&lt;br /&gt;    * When you need a pad for lists and messages, turn over an old document and write on the back of that instead.&lt;br /&gt;    * If there isn’t an office recycling system, start one yourself! Recycling our trash actually contributes to reducing global warming emissions. And it is estimated that 75% of what is thrown in the trash could actually be recycled, though currently only 25% is.&lt;br /&gt;    * When you must have a paper copy, make sure you default your printer option to use both sides. This is an easy tree-saver!&lt;br /&gt;    * Most computer accessories like ink cartridges and CDs and DVDs are made of materials that could be reused. Computer cords and speakers are fairly standardized, meaning they can be used for a variety of computer models and makes.&lt;br /&gt;    * Lower your office’s carbon footprint by seeing computers, monitors, printers, copiers, speakers and other business equipment to their energy saving feature and turning them off at the end of the day. And plant a tree!&lt;br /&gt;    * Turning off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused offices and conference rooms is an easy way to save energy.&lt;br /&gt;    * If you’re in search of something to personalize your workspace, look no further than the humble houseplant. Houseplants are good for the environment because they remove quantities of pollutants present in the air.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AFTER A LONG DAY:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    * In the summer/warmer months, consider using an interior fan in conjunction with your window air-conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively through your home. While you’re at it, in winter, lower your thermostat and put on a jumper. In summer, increase it and wear lighter clothes, you will also save money!&lt;br /&gt;    * Don’t place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning thermostat as it senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air-conditioner to run longer than necessary.&lt;br /&gt;    * When cooking dinner, match the size of the pan to the size of the heating element to lower energy wastage.&lt;br /&gt;    * When you are feeling at your laziest, don’t throw clean clothes in the hamper to avoid hanging them up! Wear jeans more than once…&lt;br /&gt;    * When you wash, use only eco-friendly products in your home. It’s best for you and the environment! And did we mention plant a tree! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:italic;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-1641293524424529294?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/1641293524424529294/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=1641293524424529294' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1641293524424529294'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1641293524424529294'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2009/05/save-our-environment.html' title='Save our environment'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-8560654882347529658</id><published>2008-05-07T22:53:00.001+05:30</published><updated>2008-05-07T22:53:52.742+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Actions</title><content type='html'>&lt;!-- SpringWidgets | RSS Reader (#23) | Blogger | Generated on 05/07/2008 --&gt;&lt;object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowNetworking="all" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" height="436" width="180" id="springwidgets_23" align="middle" data="http://downloads.thespringbox.com/web/wrapper.php?file=RSS Reader.sbw" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0"&gt;&lt;param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /&gt;&lt;param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /&gt;&lt;param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="http://downloads.thespringbox.com/web/wrapper.php?file=RSS Reader.sbw" /&gt;&lt;param name="flashvars" value="param_param=http://feeds.feedburner.com/GreenpeaceActionRss&amp;param_style_borderColor=0x000000&amp;param_style_brandUrl=http://www.greenpeace.org/international/assets/graphics/logo180x55.jpg&amp;param_compactView=false" /&gt;&lt;param name="quality" value="high" /&gt;&lt;param name="wmode" value="transparent" /&gt;&lt;param name="bgColor" value="0x000000" /&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;div style="font:11px/12px arial;width:180px;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.springwidgets.com/widgets/view/23/?param_param=http://feeds.feedburner.com/GreenpeaceActionRss&amp;param_style_borderColor=0x000000&amp;param_style_brandUrl=http://www.greenpeace.org/international/assets/graphics/logo180x55.jpg&amp;param_compactView=false&amp;width=180&amp;height=418" target="_blank"&gt;Get this widget!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-8560654882347529658?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/8560654882347529658/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=8560654882347529658' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8560654882347529658'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8560654882347529658'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2008/05/actions.html' title='Actions'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-1684467629783052265</id><published>2008-05-07T22:32:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2008-05-07T22:33:36.846+05:30</updated><title type='text'>three tips for green holiday shopping</title><content type='html'>Well, it's only October, and many of us don't celebrate Christmas, but, let's face it: the great shopping season has begun. So let's get down to it. How can you get everyone on your list something that will honour your commitment to a green and peaceful future? And how can you make sure you don't take a chunk out of the planet during the shopping process itself? It's not going to be easy, but here are a few friendly ideas to get you started.&lt;br /&gt;1) Consider buying nothing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Seriously. There are many non-material gifts you can give to your loved ones. Take the much prized Greenpeace gift donation, for example, which goes to Greenpeace's powerful and political campaigns to save the planet. Or you can give the gift of experience: dance classes, languages lessons or the promise of a home-cooked meal. Or services: offer to design a website or help plant a garden.&lt;br /&gt;2) Think about production and disposal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Okay, so you've decided to purchase an actual object. Now there are a series of questions you have to ask yourself. Where was it made? How was it made? Who made it and under what conditions? What materials were used? How is it packaged? What happens to it when its product life is over? And what do I know about the company I'm buying from in the first place?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, those are, of course, difficult questions. But there are some good places to start. First, look for recognized certifications. Choose Forest Stewardship Council certification for wood and paper products. It's the only logging certification system broadly recognized by environmental groups including Greenpeace. Choose certified organic, fair trade certified products including coffee, tea, chocolate and cotton whenever possible. (Please note - fair trade certification for cotton applies to the production of the cotton itself.I It does not necessarily guarantee good labour practices at later stages of production.) The Canada government has its own eco-label, Environmental Choice that can help you identify some lower-impact products.  And, when buying anything that uses energy including electronics and appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR label.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next, buy directly from producers. Local artisans, farmers and other producers can often tell you exactly how a product is made and what materials were used to make it. Also look for products made by worker's co-ops or by union labour.&lt;br /&gt;3) Shop green&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The process of shopping is both a danger and an opportunity for the environment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The danger: shopping itself can take a chunk out of the planet. For example, how are you getting to the store? If you're driving, you're pumping carbon dioxide into the air and contributing to Canada's ever spiralling greenhouse gas emissions. Can you bring a buggy and walk? Can you take public transportation? Can you carpool it there? It's also important to reduce the pile of paper and plastic that can build up around your purchases. Avoid excess packaging by looking for packaging that is both recycled and recyclable and carry your own canvass bags with you to the store.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The opportunity: ask questions and develop a relationship with your retailer. The process of asking questions is important. It tells companies that consumers want to know what goes into making a product. And, if you have a relationship with a business and the people who work there, you will have greater access to information about the products you buy. You'll have more influence too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you're shopping at a big box chain or a corner store, ask for what you want. Sometimes you might have to send an email to head office to get results. Take it one step at a time and remember: stores respond to consumer pressure.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-1684467629783052265?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/1684467629783052265/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=1684467629783052265' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1684467629783052265'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1684467629783052265'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2008/05/three-tips-for-green-holiday-shopping.html' title='three tips for green holiday shopping'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-6599439429099931644</id><published>2008-05-07T22:30:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2008-05-07T22:31:42.947+05:30</updated><title type='text'>GREEN WORKPLACE</title><content type='html'>Get ancient forests out of your paper.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Environmental options are available for a dizzying array of products including mailing labels, tissue products, bags and coated papers. 100 post-consumer, processed chlorine-free paper is widely available and is the best choice for all paper use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Markets Initiative (a coalition of environmental groups including Greenpeace) has created an online database of eco-friendly paper for all your paper needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can also look for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) paper. FSC certified paper contains virgin fibre sourced from logging operations that have met strict standards for social and environmental responsibility.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sadly, corporations like Kimberly-Clark also use ancient forests in disposable tissue products like toilet paper. As a result, many businesses are choosing to stop buying Kimberly-Clark products until they change their destructive practices. Encourage your workplace to join Greenpeace's Forest Friendly 500 campaign and do the right thing for ancient forests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And make sure all the tissue products at your workplace contain high post-consumer recycled content. For some tips on green paper buying from Greenpeace, visit http://tissue.greenpeace.ca&lt;br /&gt;Green your office equipment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start by making sure that all your office equipment is energy efficient. The federal ENERGY STAR program has certified a full range of office equipment including photocopiers, printers, computers and fax machines. For more information from Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition on additional green certifications for computers, visit: http://svtc.igc.org. For a ranking of electronics manufacturers from Greenpeace International, visit the Greenpeace Guide to Green Electronics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure you are doing the right thing when you're done with electronics, which usually contain a variety of toxic chemicals and are classified as hazardous waste. If your equipment's still in good shape, visit Industry Canada's 'Computers for Schools' website to find out how to recycle your surplus IT equipment to schools, public libraries and not-for-profits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some retailers will also take back electronics when you're done with them. Visit Electronic Products Stewardship Canada for some links to the recycling programs of a variety of manufacturers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your workplace doesn't currently recycle electronics, try creating an inhouse program. Use the resources listed here and contact your municipality for additional advice.&lt;br /&gt;Eat and drink responsibly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're lucky, wherever you work, there's coffee. Make sure it's fair trade, organic coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate) - it's all widely available right now. Also choose organic cream, organic milk and fair trade sugar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If there's a cafeteria where you work - or if you have food at meetings and special events - create a responsible procurement policy. The best choice - local, GE-free, organic food you can trace straight back to the farmer. For more information on sourcing organic food in Canada, visit the Canadian Organic Growers. Your workplace can also consider Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), which allows you to invest in a farmer's annual crop. The dividends: farm fresh food, as soon as it's ripe. To find a local CSA, try an internet search or ask at your local food co-op.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're planning a special event at work, try to construct a 'hundred-mile menu' - a meal assembled from ingredients found within a hundred-mile radius of your home. But don't stop at food. Consider locally-grown, organic flowers (make sure to ask about labour conditions if they're not fair trade certified) and local organic wine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For a whole book full of green tips, check out the fabulous Greenpeace Living Guide.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-6599439429099931644?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/6599439429099931644/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=6599439429099931644' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/6599439429099931644'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/6599439429099931644'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-workplace.html' title='GREEN WORKPLACE'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-1809626751607258495</id><published>2008-05-07T22:26:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2008-05-07T22:27:04.658+05:30</updated><title type='text'>EARTH</title><content type='html'>Earth Day has come and gone, which is all the more reason to re-affirm our collective commitment to a green and peaceful future. Here are three things you can do right now to make every day Earth Day. For a whole book of green tips to last year-round, check out the fabulous Greenpeace Living Guide.&lt;br /&gt;1. Try a green spring clean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Green cleaning is easy on the wallet, easy on your health and easy on the environment. The heart of the green cleaning kit: baking soda and white vinegar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Baking soda, a mild abrasive, can be used to clean almost anything from bathtubs to countertops. Just apply to a damp sponge, scrub and rinse. It also removes stains, deodorizes and softens fabrics&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;White vinegar (5 percent acetic acid) is a mild disinfectant and good for cleaning glass, polishing silver and mopping floors. When cleaning glass, dilute with four parts water.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are going to choose packaged products, avoid harsh chemical and synthetic fragrances. A good first step: avoid products that come with warning signs like 'poison' or 'danger' or 'corrosive.' It's a good bet they contain toxic chemicals, or, at the very least, present a direct exposure risk to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more cleaning tips and recipes, click here.&lt;br /&gt;2. Cut out bottled water&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clean water is a human right - not a commodity. Right now, the bottled water industry pumps billions of litres of water - water that belongs to everyone - out of underground aquifiers each year and sells it back to us for profit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition to charging money for a public resource, bottled water companies are responsible for hundreds of millions of virgin plastic bottles. According to the Earth Policy Institute, manufacturers use 1.5 million barrels of oil each year to produce bottled water for the US bottled water market alone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The solution (as long as your community is not suffering from a boiled water advisory): tap water. Carry a portable water bottle with you where you go (just remember to ditch your #7 plastic bottles - they are almost always polycarbonate and contain bisephenol A, a chemical recently listed as a toxic substance in Canada).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It should also be noted that the use of chlorine to treat water is also a long-term concern. For personal use - and, again, in jurisdictions that are not suffering from boiled water advisories - you might want to consider using a well-maintained home filtering system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about issues of water privatization, visit: www.blueplanetproject.net&lt;br /&gt;3. Reduce (or give up) meat. Reduce (or give up) driving.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This has become the green tips mantra, we know, but these two closely-related activities are not just bad for the environment, they are leading to food shortages around the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right now, the distinction between food and fuel is slipping away. In a weak and ill-advised attempt to address climate change, governments have been encouraging the development of 'biofuels' - fuel made from food crops like corn and wheat. As a result, food crops are being diverted for use in cars, world food prices are skyrocketing and food shortages are taking root around the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The growing demand for meat is also straining the world food supply. Vast amounts of grain must be fed to cattle, for example, to produce even a small amount of animal protein for human consumption. According to the Worldwatch Institute, the total amount of soy and grain fed to livestock in the US each year could feed everyone on the planet approximately five times over.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In combination, the rise of both meat consumption and biofuels is having devastating consequences. Right now, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that it lacks the resources to keep up with rising food prices and shortages which it attributes to a number of factors including climate change, the increased demand for animal feed and biofuels. The WFP says it's currently facing a half-billion dollar shortfall to meet 'existing assessed needs.'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many reasons to limit driving (greenhouse gas emissions, smog) and meat consumption (greenhouse gas emissions, the destruction of ancient forests for cropland), but the growing food shortages should be the last straw for everyone.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-1809626751607258495?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/1809626751607258495/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=1809626751607258495' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1809626751607258495'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1809626751607258495'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2008/05/earth.html' title='EARTH'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-8369524966078450414</id><published>2008-02-11T14:57:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2008-02-11T14:59:16.190+05:30</updated><title type='text'>PRAYER</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;I Thirst for You&lt;br /&gt;"Behold, I stand at the door and knock… (Rev. 3, 20)&lt;br /&gt;Jesus Crucified&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there. I await even the smallest sign of your response, even the least whispered invitation that will allow Me to enter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And I want you to know that whenever you invite Me, I do come – always, without fail. Silent and unseen I come, but with infinite power and love, and bringing the many gifts of My Spirit. I come with My mercy, with My desire to forgive and heal you, and with a love for you beyond your comprehension – a love every bit as great as the love I have received from the Father ("As much as the Father has loved me, I have loved you…" (Jn. 15:10) I come - longing to console you and give you strength, to lift you up and bind all your wounds. I bring you My light, to dispel your darkness and all your doubts. I come with My power, that I might carry you and all your burdens; with My grace, to touch your heart and transform your life; and My peace I give to still your soul.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know you through and through. I know everything about you. The very hairs of your head I have numbered. Nothing in your life is unimportant to Me. I have followed you through the years, and I have always loved you – even in your wanderings. I know every one of your problems. I know your needs and your worries. And yes, I know all your sins. But I tell you again that I love you – not for what you have or haven’t done – I love you for you, for the beauty and dignity My Father gave you by creating you in His own image. It is a dignity you have often forgotten, a beauty you have tarnished by sin. But I love you as you are, and I have shed My Blood to win you back. If you only ask Me with faith, My grace will touch all that needs changing in your life, and I will give you the strength to free yourself from sin and all its destructive power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know what is in your heart – I know your loneliness and all your hurts – the rejections, the judgments, the humiliations, I carried it all before you. And I carried it all for you, so you might share My strength and victory. I know especially your need for love – how you are thirsting to be loved and cherished. But how often have you thirsted in vain, by seeking that love selfishly, striving to fill the emptiness inside you with passing pleasures – with the even greater emptiness of sin. Do you thirst for love? "Come to Me all you who thirst…" (Jn. 7: 37). I will satisfy you and fill you. Do you thirst to be cherished? I cherish you more than you can imagine – to the point of dying on a cross for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I Thirst for You. Yes, that is the only way to even begin to describe My love for you. I THIRST FOR YOU. I thirst to love you and to be loved by you – that is how precious you are to Me. I THIRST FOR YOU. Come to Me, and I will fill your heart and heal your wounds. I will make you a new creation, and give you peace, even in all your trials I THIRST FOR YOU. You must never doubt My mercy, My acceptance of you, My desire to forgive, My longing to bless you and live My life in you. I THIRST FOR YOU. If you feel unimportant in the eyes of the world, that matters not at all. For Me, there is no one any more important in the entire world than you. I THIRST FOR YOU. Open to Me, come to Me, thirst for Me, give me your life – and I will prove to you how important you are to My Heart.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t you realize that My Father already has a perfect plan to transform your life, beginning from this moment? Trust in Me. Ask Me every day to enter and take charge of your life. – and I will. I promise you before My Father in heaven that I will work miracles in your life. Why would I do this? Because I THIRST FOR YOU. All I ask of you is that you entrust yourself to Me completely. I will do all the rest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even now I behold the place My Father has prepared for you in My Kingdom. Remember that you are a pilgrim in this life, on a journey home. Sin can never satisfy you, or bring the peace you seek. All that you have sought outside of Me has only left you more empty, so do not cling to the things of this life. Above all, do not run from Me when you fall. Come to Me without delay. When you give Me your sins, you gave Me the joy of being your Savior. There is nothing I cannot forgive and heal; so come now, and unburden your soul.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No matter how far you may wander, no matter how often you forget Me, no matter how many crosses you may bear in this life; there is one thing I want you to always remember, one thing that will never change. I THIRST FOR YOU – just as you are. You don’t need to change to believe in My love, for it will be your belief in My love that will change you. You forget Me, and yet I am seeking you every moment of the day – standing at the door of your heart and knocking. Do you find this hard to believe? Then look at the cross, look at My Heart that was pierced for you. Have you not understood My cross? Then listen again to the words I spoke there – for they tell you clearly why I endured all this for you: "I THIRST…"(Jn 19: 28). Yes, I thirst for you – as the rest of the psalm – verse I was praying says of Me: "I looked for love, and I found none…" (Ps. 69: 20). All your life I have been looking for your love – I have never stopped seeking to love you and be loved by you. You have tried many other things in your search for happiness; why not try opening your heart to Me, right now, more than you ever have before.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whenever you do open the door of your heart, whenever you come close enough, you will hear Me say to you again and again, not in mere human words but in spirit. "No matter what you have done, I love you for your own sake Come to Me with your misery and your sins, with your troubles and needs, and with all your longing to be loved. I stand at the door of your heart and knock. Open to Me, for I THIRST FOR YOU…"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"Jesus is God, therefore His love, His Thirst, is infinite. He the creator of the universe,&lt;br /&gt;asked for the love of His creatures.&lt;br /&gt;He thirst for our love… These words:&lt;br /&gt;‘I Thirst’ –&lt;br /&gt;Do they echo in our souls?”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:italic;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-8369524966078450414?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/8369524966078450414/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=8369524966078450414' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8369524966078450414'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8369524966078450414'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2008/02/prayer.html' title='PRAYER'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-3197654898273114793</id><published>2007-08-13T15:47:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-08-13T15:47:41.446+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Peace be with you: Speak Out to end Torture</title><content type='html'>www.cheetahburner.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-3197654898273114793?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/speak-out-to-end-torture.html#links' title='Peace be with you: Speak Out to end Torture'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/3197654898273114793/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=3197654898273114793' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/3197654898273114793'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/3197654898273114793'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/08/peace-be-with-you-speak-out-to-end.html' title='Peace be with you: Speak Out to end Torture'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-3165761369169817789</id><published>2007-07-31T09:51:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2008-02-04T23:40:25.539+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Fight Climate Change</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/R4uTalb_pGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/0wkI6qdjjaQ/s1600-h/Global_Warming.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/R4uTalb_pGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/0wkI6qdjjaQ/s320/Global_Warming.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155376283391075426" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;What planet are we on?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt; The swaying palms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the gentle surf&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;lapping upon the sand.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;A gentle breeze&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;so keen to please&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt; slowly gusts across our land.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Our island home&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt; is all we have known&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt; as centuries rolled by.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Our island people stood alone&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt; on reefs so barren and dry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;But as years go by&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;we wonder why&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the shoreline is not the same.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;The things we knew&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;as always true&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;somehow do not remain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;The breakers break on higher ground&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the outer palms are falling down.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;The taro pits begin to die&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;and the village elders wonder why.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;For what is happening to the beautiful rainforests and seas we know?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Amazon,Serengiti and Sunderbans&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the Arctic Ocean&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;that place of smiles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;The rising sea will reclaim our ground&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;nothing but water will abound&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;our people forced to leave for higher ground.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;While far away they pour their fumes into the clear blue sky&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;not knowing and never caring why&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the world is beginning to die.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;So land of our forebears despite how much we cared for you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;the time will soon be when we must bid you adieu.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Think O great People NOW&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;It’s not hard after switching off the news&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;To imagine the disasters yet to rage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;New deserts, locusts, tall crashing waves&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Ravaging Britain’s coastlines with contempt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;As people flee far inland, where they starve&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;And die of thirst through lack of water pure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Governments collapse, takeover attempts;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Flowers wilt into graves, extinction reigns…&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;“Blair and Bush must cut down emissions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Instead of waging wars for more oil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;And worrying about munitions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;To fight supposed ’terrorists’ they use as their foil.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Radio guests state, “We’re at fault&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;As always the West is wrong by default&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Therefore we must rid ourselves of advances&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;And repent our polluting stances!”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Well known faces parade on our wide-screens&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;With their noses held high, condescension&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Plastered over face-lifts and botoxed crowns,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Preaching to us about our polluting crimes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;An MP cycles to work with a smirk;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;His house roof bears a wind turbine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Cashing in on populist rhetoric&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;With hope of gaining friends like Al Gore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Another World  Possible&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Another Green world is Possible&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;It is Good we have done this much for the planet&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" &gt;Now let us do more!!!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://greenpeace.org/7steps"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.greenpeace.org/international/assets/graphics/banner-er76x13anim.gif" alt="Join Greenpeace 7 Step Climate Campaign" border="0"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-3165761369169817789?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/3165761369169817789/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=3165761369169817789' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/3165761369169817789'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/3165761369169817789'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/07/resume-suvra-sayak-mukherjee-address.html' title='Fight Climate Change'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/R4uTalb_pGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/0wkI6qdjjaQ/s72-c/Global_Warming.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-3449635797838113797</id><published>2007-07-01T04:31:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-07-01T04:31:24.017+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Peace be with you: ENGLSH COMMUNICATION</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://secure.vec.bc.ca/vec/online-test.cfm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; 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MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;FONT size=6&gt;&lt;B&gt;Job Interview Tips—&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;FONT size=5&gt;&lt;B&gt;Do's&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Some job interview tips are given below, please go through it, that will help you a lot. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Preparation and confidence&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Preparation and confidence are very important tips. Good preparation always creates confidence. So the important thing to an interview is to be well prepared. In this you have to consider two things: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You must prepare yourself practically for the interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You have to gather information which is useful during the interview. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Checklist&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;While going to interview you must consider the following things: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=0&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You have to confirm about the time, date and location of the interview and name of interviewee where appropriate. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You have to plan to get there no earlier than half an hour before the interview time. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You must ready with your dress which is professional. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Concentrate on the interview at the interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If you are asked to bring certificates, references etc., get them ready before the day. Your interview letter must be with you. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;On arrival ensure the receptionist knows you are there. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Be on time!&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Public transport may be useless if the traffic is heavy. Always keep in mind that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. So be on time at the particular location of interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Also if you are there so early, you can wait nearby cafe of shop. And if you are going to be late, then best option is call them. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=0&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Be Prepared!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Preparation means not only preparation of your syllabus etc. but also look at the company's website and learn something about the company before you attend your interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=0&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Write down and practice possible questions!&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;If you collect the job interview sample questions and practice for it then it will make easy to remember when you get to the interview. Use the third person when talking about the job. Avoid sounding as though you assume the job is yours. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;It is fine to ask about the package on offer and accommodation - living in and living out are particularly relevant. Do not forget to find out if the company will guarantee a resort or chalet - many will only allocate you a country. You could also try a fewer more testing questions such as how they differentiate themselves from their competitors or what they think the toughest/hardest part of the job is. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=0&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;You never get a second chance to make a first impression!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;First keep in mind that you never the second chance to make a first impression so be careful. &lt;BR&gt;Some points are here to remember: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Smile is one of the thing which may matter in your impression. Good smile always please people. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Dressing also an important thing. You should be in professional dress. And must be looking formal. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Do not forget for firm handshake. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Eye contact without glaring is showing your confidence. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Do not talk too much!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Always remember that communication is two-way things so give them a chance. Also don't interrupt to interviewer when he/she is talking. Give him/her full chance to talk. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;One common mistake candidates make when interviewing is talking too much. It is important to listen to the question asked and answer that question. Keep your answers to two to three minutes at the most. When you limit your time, you tend to stay more focused. It is very easy to stray off the subject and ramble about things irrelevant to the job if your answer is too long. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Be enthusiastic and positive!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;During interview always enthusiastic. Do not say bad points for the previous employers. Focus on positive achievements and views. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Check in During Interviews&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Your initial interview answers should be brief. But some of your best stories may take time to detail, then after two minutes ask for permission to go on. You may say something like, "Now I have described about my project, would you like to hear about my role in detail?" &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Answer Briefly&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;The best interviews have a give and take atmosphere. To do this, you need to ask questions and try to draw out your interviewer rather than talking about yourself nonstop. When it comes to talking during an interview, sometimes less is more. A general rule is you should speak one-third of the time and definitely no more than half of the time. When it is your turn to speak, do not hesitate to talk about yourself. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;First Comes the Phone&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Now a days telephone screening is becoming very common. So you need to be prepared for the phone to ring at any time. These screenings may be for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your answers and fit for the job. it is helpful if you have thought about questions likely to be asked during the screening and prepared your answers. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Take a spare photo and CV with you!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;It may happen that the interviewer wants your resume and photo. Your interviewer won't be expecting it so you will impress them. It also helps them remember you after the interview. So always keep a spare photo and resume with you while going to interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Look Them in the Eyes&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Eye contact is showing your confidence. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of nonverbal communication and can make a significant difference in how you present yourself. If you look away when speaking to someone, you are viewed as lacking confidence or interest. So always answer the question with eye contact to interviewer. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Look Better, Feel Better&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If you want to spruce up your appearance for the interview but can not afford new clothes, consider altering an outfit you already have by pairing it with a different shirt, tie, blouse or accessory. Even on a tight budget, you can find some real bargains out there. Think about what you need before you go out shopping. Outlet stores and resale shops offer some great treasures. For better or worse, looks can make a difference. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Talk about specific achievements!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Interviewers like to know how you felt about a particular success. Some will ask for specific examples of things you have done that you are particularly proud of; how you solved problems; how you learned - and improved - from difficult situations. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Think of an Interview as a First Date&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Instead of the Inquisition, think of a job interview as a first date: you are both trying to figure out if there is a match. This mindset proffers many advantages. You come off as curious, not desperate, you do not assume that too-formal, phony-appearing job-seeker persona, you talk about what you want to talk about instead of just passively getting bombarded with the employer's probes and you are more likely to ask questions during the interview. Those questions will help you assess if you really want the job. Treat the interview as a first date, and you will both be better informed when deciding whether you should hook up. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Bring Up a Weakness&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;In an interview, bring up a weakness before you are asked for one. For example, "I really need to work on my leadership skills. I am a good worker and totally competent, but sometimes I lack the confidence to stand up and take a leadership position." &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;This will help you a lot as you want to improve yourself. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Get the Info&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Informational interviews are a great way to get leads and information regarding company. It is important that the person you contact understands you are seeking information not a job. Be prepared when you ask for an appointment to say what you are looking for and why you want to talk to this person. At the informational interview, have a prepared list of questions. At the end, ask if the person has any recommendations of others you could speak with. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Virtual Thanks&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You can send follow-up letters through email if this is the way you and the potential employer have been communicating all along. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Attitude Adjustment&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;It is difficult to remain upbeat in a tough job market. Isolating you and waiting for the phone to ring is the worst way to handle negative thoughts. When you start feeling down, take steps to turn your thinking around. Go for a walk, or do something fun. It may be just what you need to feel relaxed and at ease. Getting together with friends and having a support system will help you to laugh and keep going. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Explain Why You Left&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Follow these guidelines when interviewers ask, "Why did you leave your company?" Carefully describe the reason for your departure, and do not go into details unless asked. Provide references to support your reasons for leaving and job performance. Stay with the facts of what happened, what you did, how you felt and what you learned. Then describe how you will handle things differently in the future. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Your References&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;For your reference list, you want three to five people and their contact information. Do not forget to get permission to use your references' names, and while you are at it, ask how they prefer to be contacted. You should also send them a copy of your resume so they will be aware of what you are saying about yourself. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;The World's Toughest Job Interview Question&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Great questions to ask early in a job interview: "What are you most hoping to find in the person you hire?" and "What would be my first priorities on the job?" The earlier you can ask these questions, the sooner you can start tailoring your answers to the employer's priorities. At the end of the interview, ask, "Based on what we've talked about today, I feel good about the position. Do you have any concerns about my ability to do the job?" Often, that gives you a chance to counter any objections. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Know What You Offer&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Prepare answers for open-ended questions, like, "Tell me about yourself," by making a list of your skills and traits that match the employer's requirements. The closer your skills and traits are to the job description, the better chance you have of landing the job. You should leave the interviewer with a clear picture of what you have to offer. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Prove What You Could Do&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Always put a positive spin on your answers to difficult questions. If you lack a particular skill or do not know a certain computer program, be sure to emphasize how quickly you learn. Give an example of a time when you were able to get up to speed in a similar situation. Companies are interested in people who can hit the ground running. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Sell Yourself&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Interviewing is about selling yourself. The product you are selling is you. Give them reasons to buy. Tell them what you can do for them. Emphasize what you can bring to the company, department and position. Convince them that your product is better than the competition's &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Talking Salary&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Timing is everything in the interview. Let them bring up the subject of money. If you are asked what your salary expectations are too early in the process, just say you would rather postpone that discussion until you have more information about the position. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Ask your way into a better job&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You can not really tell how good a job is from a want ad. There's often a gap between the exciting opportunity portrayed in the ad and the actual job. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You can often get the straight scoop about a job by asking the right questions. For example, in the job interview, ask, "What attributes are most needed to succeed in this job?" &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;After you are offered a job but before accepting it, ask a few more questions or even ask permission to talk with your future coworkers. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Do not forget to listen&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Listening is one of the most underused interview skills. Most candidates are so nervous about answering interview questions correctly that they forget to listen. Follow these tips: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Listen through eye contact. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Listen with nonverbal expressions. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Listen until the speaker is finished. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Do not interrupt. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Ask the power questions&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;In the earlier you can ask these questions: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What are you most hoping to find in the person you hire? &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What would be my first priorities on the job? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;it is OK to be nervous&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Not only is it OK to be nervous about an interview, but it is essential for you to accept how you feel. Telling yourself you should feel differently than you do is unrealistic and just makes you feel bad about yourself. What's the worst that can happen at an interview? For many, it would be not getting an offer. Did you ever think that maybe the job wasn't right for you? Try to look at the process as a learning experience. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Put up with rejection?&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If you are rejected from the company, you may feel hurt, angry or fed up. Instead of being stuck in feeling rejected, take back the power by staying proactive. If you really wanted to work for that particular company, sit down and write a letter. Remind them of all the positive points you could bring to the organization. Let them know you are still interested in working for the company if something should change or open up. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Face the feedback&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If you ask for feedback from an interviewer, be prepared to hear things that could be upsetting. You should listen carefully, and take notes to refer to and react to. Do not argue or defend yourself. At last do not forget to thank the interviewer. Then, take the advice and think about changing some techniques to improve on your next interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Follow the interviewer&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;During the interview, your interviewer is giving you information that can guide you on how to behave during the meeting. Observe your interviewer's style. Listen very carefully, and let him/her know that you have been listening by asking good questions and making good comments. Answer questions by providing the information asked for. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Emotional preparation&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Preparing emotionally for the interview is also important. The right mood helps you perform at your best. Try out following points for preparing emotionally: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Get moving that means go for a walk, run, exercise, meditate, do yoga, stretch, dance. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Sing your favorite song while driving to the interview. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Repeat an inspirational phrase aloud that's meaningful for you &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Preparing to meet the employer&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;The interview is not the time to get to know about the post or the employers business. It is a chance for you and the employer to get to know one another. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Gather information about your employer before you are interviewed like what are their current projects, what other interests do they have? etc. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;You should know job description, or ask someone in a similar post. Otherwise ring the company to clarify. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Keep in mind that the employer is interested in you as a person, your experiences and your opinions do take the time to sit down and think about you, who you are and what you have achieved. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Remember the one thing that your CV must be with you and make notes about your work record and what you have achieved. Make notes and prepare and rehearse sound bites about yourself. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Ask Questions&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;There is always the opportunity to ask them questions at the end of the interview, remember the interview is a two-way process, you need to be sure you want to join them. Try to concentrate on issues, which are both important to you and combine an apparent interest in the company. Write your questions down prior to the interview and take them with you. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Be honest!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Be honest with every question. No need to lying about your background and/or skills. If you get caught then you will definitely out. Job interviews are about matching needs, if there is not a good match, then there is no chance of job. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Check your CV for possible gaps!&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If there is any gap between your academic then make sure you know how you are going to explain time gaps on your CV. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Presentation&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Dressing is also important aspect at the time of interview. Dressing should be appropriate for the post and the company. Try to get information about what the company would expect from employees. What would be appropriate for a building company is very different for a public relations agency. Be well-groomed and clean and above all try to look confident. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Thank-You Salutations&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;While writing an interview thank-you note, problem may arise like whether to use a formal or informal salutation? If the hiring manager is in a high position of authority, use a formal salutation. But if the hiring manager suggests using her first name. When in doubt, use a formal salutation. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt; &lt;B&gt;Get to Work!&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;If you are Unemployed? Then your job right now is to find a job. Do not blame to yourself. Think of this as going to work. Research companies, industries and positions. Take this as good experience to succeed in future interviews. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-6963997374831455370?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/6963997374831455370/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=6963997374831455370' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/6963997374831455370'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/6963997374831455370'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/job-interview-tips-dos-some-job.html' title=''/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-5443671961511550186</id><published>2007-06-15T03:51:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-06-15T03:54:33.820+05:30</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;FONT size=6&gt;&lt;B&gt;Executive Interview Tips&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;During executive interviews, employers are looking to see if the candidate has good business and strategic sense, has the ability to lead and manage effectively, understands their company, and can inspire others to perform at their best. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Executive interviews are often held over dinner, in an offsite conference room, or in a less formal environment than a typical office setting. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Following are some executive interview tips which will help you before the interview, during the interview and also after the interview: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Questions to Expect (What the Employer May Ask You): &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Tell me about yourself. (This is often an ice-breaker question. Keep the answer job or skill related.)&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What do you know about the type of work we do? (This is your chance to tell what you know from the research you completed ahead of time.)&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What is your weakness? (Always make this a positive answer. For example, "My spelling is not always perfect, so I always use a spell checker.")&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What are your strengths? (Describe your skills in a way that will show you as a desirable employee for the company.)&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Why did you leave your last job? ( Answer with a positive statement. Try not to say: "I was fired," "terminated," "quit," "had no babysitter," or "couldn't get along with coworkers or supervisor". However, you can say: "new job," "contract ended," "seasonal," "temporary," "career change," "returned to school," to raise a family," or "relocated.")&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Why have you been unemployed for such a long time? (Tell the truth. Emphasize that you were looking for a good company where you can settle and make a contribution.)&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Why should we hire you? (Make a positive statement, such as "I would like the opportunity to work with you and believe that I can do the work.")&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Do you have references? (It is most important that you contact your references ahead of time and have their name, current address, and telephone numbers.)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;Questions To Ask The Employer: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Who would supervise me?&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;When are you going to make a hiring decision?&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What are the opportunities for advancement?&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;What kind of training is provided or available?&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Is there a dress code?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;Pitfalls (Reasons Why People Don't Get Hired):&lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=6&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Untidy personal appearance&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Inability to express information clearly&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Unwillingness to start at the bottom&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Negative attitude&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Lack of eye contact&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Incomplete or sloppy application&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Being late for the interview&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Presentation&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Keep in mind that there is not another chance for making first impression. So be careful while presenting yourself. For presenting yourself following are some tips: &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Always keep smile on the face. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Make eye contact that will show you confidence. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Relax and feel confident. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Be careful, nervous gestures will affect badly. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Punctuality/Dress&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;Arrive at the interview 5-10 minutes early. You must remember the name and proper pronunciation of the person you will meet. Dress professionally for the company you will visit. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=3&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Executive Interview tips - Do's&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Always present a good image in a professional manner. Avoid arriving more than 10 minutes early. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Bring a clean copy of your resume for each person that you will meet. It shows consideration and respect for them. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Keep your eye on body language and react accordingly. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Shake hands with a firm, dry handshake. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Always be truthful about your current salary. If you are expecting a raise, tell the interviewer. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Be clear about your reasons for leaving. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Ask for the interviewer's business card so you can write a thank you letter. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Executive Interview tips - Don'ts&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Never read mail on someone's desk or look at your watch. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Avoid discussions on religion or politics. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Don't interrupt the interviewer. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Don't criticize past employers. Never be negative about anything. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Don't let an interview carry on too long. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Don't lie. Answer questions truthfully. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Don't be discouraged if an offer is not made. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Ask for the next step&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;At the end of the interview, tell the recruiter you are interested. Ask about the next step in the interview process as well as the hiring timetable. If you do not receive a positive response and you are sincerely interested, ask the recruiter if he or she has any areas of concern. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"&gt;If there is a misunderstanding about you or the recruiter does not seem certain that you are suitable, try to clarify the problem, then ask again about the next step and timetable. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL start=6&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Follow-up&lt;/B&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Thank You Notes&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;After your interview, be sure to write a thank you note to the employer or interviewer. This is very important because a thank you note gives you one more chance to remind the employer about the special skills that you can bring to the company.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;It is a good idea to request the interviewer's business card before leaving the interview. This will help when writing your thank you note to correctly spell the interviewer's name and job title. &lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Tips for thank you notes:&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;&lt;IMG height=10 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=10 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics1&gt;&lt;IMG height=9 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=10 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics2&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;OL&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Neatly hand write or type the note.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Address the note to the interviewer or the lead interviewer.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Keep it short. (No longer than one page.)&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;First paragraph: Thank the employer for the interview. Also, mention that you are interested in the position.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Second paragraph: Briefly state a few of your skills without repeating the information on your resume word for word. Include any important information not mentioned at the interview.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Third paragraph: Provide your contact information, telephone number with area code, and an e-mail address, if available.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Sign the note with your first and last name.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Proofread the note to check for spelling or grammar errors. Ask another person to proofread the note.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;LI&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Mail the note within two to three days after your interview.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt; &lt;TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=626 border=0&gt; &lt;COLGROUP&gt; &lt;COL width=615&gt; &lt;COL width=11&gt; &lt;TBODY&gt; &lt;TR vAlign=top&gt; &lt;TD width=615&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;Resume Action Words&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in"&gt;When writing a resume it is a good idea to describe your skills and responsibilities with action words. Write up your skills in brief bulleted lists that begin with action words that emphasize your strong points.&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in"&gt;The following list provides a small sampling of common action words to get you started:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=11&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;IMG height=10 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=10 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics3&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600 border=0&gt; &lt;COLGROUP&gt; &lt;COL width=30&gt; &lt;COL width=180&gt; &lt;COL width=180&gt; &lt;COL width=180&gt; &lt;COL width=30&gt; &lt;TBODY&gt; &lt;TR vAlign=top&gt; &lt;TD width=30&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;IMG height=9 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=21 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics4&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;B&gt;Various Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Achieved&lt;BR&gt;Arranged&lt;BR&gt;Built&lt;BR&gt;Collected&lt;BR&gt;Contributed&lt;BR&gt;Delivered&lt;BR&gt;Designed&lt;BR&gt;Dispatched&lt;BR&gt;Examined&lt;BR&gt;Improved&lt;BR&gt;Increased&lt;BR&gt;Informed&lt;BR&gt;Maintained&lt;BR&gt;Organized&lt;BR&gt;Performed&lt;BR&gt;Purchased&lt;BR&gt;Prepared&lt;BR&gt;Scheduled&lt;BR&gt;Supervised&lt;BR&gt;Trained&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;B&gt;Technical Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Assembled&lt;BR&gt;Balanced&lt;BR&gt;Built&lt;BR&gt;Calculated&lt;BR&gt;Cut&lt;BR&gt;Designed&lt;BR&gt;Detected&lt;BR&gt;Developed&lt;BR&gt;Formed&lt;BR&gt;Generated&lt;BR&gt;Inspected&lt;BR&gt;Installed&lt;BR&gt;Maintained&lt;BR&gt;Molded&lt;BR&gt;Operated&lt;BR&gt;Packaged&lt;BR&gt;Processed&lt;BR&gt;Remodeled&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;B&gt;Sales Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Accomplished&lt;BR&gt;Arbitrated&lt;BR&gt;Budgeted&lt;BR&gt;Computed&lt;BR&gt;Consulted&lt;BR&gt;Demonstrated&lt;BR&gt;Dissuaded&lt;BR&gt;Exceeded&lt;BR&gt;Forecasted&lt;BR&gt;Generated&lt;BR&gt;Increased&lt;BR&gt;Influenced&lt;BR&gt;Marketed&lt;BR&gt;Ordered&lt;BR&gt;Persuaded&lt;BR&gt;Produced&lt;BR&gt;Projected&lt;BR&gt;Promoted&lt;BR&gt;Realized&lt;BR&gt;Saved&lt;BR&gt;Sold&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=30&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;IMG height=10 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=21 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics5&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt; &lt;TR&gt; &lt;TD vAlign=top width=30&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;IMG height=9 src="http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/images/spacer.gif" width=21 align=bottom border=0 name=graphics6&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD vAlign=top width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;B&gt;Communication Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Addressed&lt;BR&gt;Authored&lt;BR&gt;Clarified&lt;BR&gt;Created&lt;BR&gt;Demonstrated&lt;BR&gt;Drafted&lt;BR&gt;Presented&lt;BR&gt;Persuaded&lt;BR&gt;Proofread&lt;BR&gt;Reported&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD vAlign=top width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;B&gt;Clerical Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Assigned&lt;BR&gt;Balanced&lt;BR&gt;Catalogued&lt;BR&gt;Charted&lt;BR&gt;Compiled&lt;BR&gt;Composed&lt;BR&gt;Distributed&lt;BR&gt;Edited&lt;BR&gt;Followed up&lt;BR&gt;Identified&lt;BR&gt;Ordered&lt;BR&gt;Planned&lt;BR&gt;Prepared&lt;BR&gt;Recorded&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD vAlign=top width=180&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in"&gt;&lt;B&gt;Helping Skills&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Assisted&lt;BR&gt;Attended&lt;BR&gt;Comforted&lt;BR&gt;Consoled&lt;BR&gt;Encouraged&lt;BR&gt;Facilitated&lt;BR&gt;Guided&lt;BR&gt;Helped&lt;BR&gt;Nursed&lt;BR&gt;Reassured&lt;BR&gt;Served&lt;BR&gt;Supported&lt;BR&gt;Tutored&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt; &lt;TD width=30&gt; &lt;P class=western&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.07in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.07in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-5443671961511550186?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/5443671961511550186/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=5443671961511550186' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/5443671961511550186'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/5443671961511550186'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/executive-interview-tips-during.html' title=''/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-2730857910927898747</id><published>2007-06-15T03:50:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-06-15T03:57:01.400+05:30</updated><title type='text'>ENGLSH COMMUNICATION</title><content type='html'>&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;WARNING--BEFORE READING THE REST READ THIS LOUD AND FOLLOW:::: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;step 1-- accept the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 2 --have faith in the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 3 --commit to the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 4 -- examine the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 5-- share the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 6-- want the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 7 -- be the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 8 --find the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 9-- recover the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 10 -- be aware of the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 11 -- live the truth&lt;br /&gt;step 12 -- give the truth&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;6 soft skills for every hard-nosed professional&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Behavioural training experts say there are several soft skills are required in these circumstances. Some of them include:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;i&lt;/b&gt;. Interpersonal skills&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;ii&lt;/b&gt;. Team spirit&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;iii&lt;/b&gt;. Social grace&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;iv&lt;/b&gt;. Business etiquette&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;v&lt;/b&gt;. Negotiation skills &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;vi&lt;/b&gt;. Behavioural traits such as attitude, motivation and time management &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Do you have these? If your answer is yes, good for you.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;But if your answer is no, then you know it is time to approach either a Friend or a Language Man!!&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;your own trainer!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;While organisations are definitely investing in augmenting their staff's people skills, here are some inputs for professionals and students who would like to initiate the process themselves:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;i&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Be a part of team activities&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;It could be&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;either as a part of your church choir, or an NGO, or your local youth circle. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Observe your own behaviour in the group and how you relate to others.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;ii&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Ask family members or close friends to write down your best and worst traits. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Ideally, have at least four to five people do this for you. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Evaluate the common traits all of them have mentioned. Thus, you can be aware of your strengths and work improving your weaknesses.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;iii&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;How well do you manage your time?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Think. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Can you do more in life? Or is your day too crammed with activities? Effective time management is very essential in the corporate world.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;iv&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Introspect on how you react to feedback. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;In organisations, people skills mostly come into the picture when there is feedback given -- be it for an idea, an executed project or a presentation. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;You are judged by the way you respond to feedback. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Do you get defensive? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Do you insist you were right? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Do you meekly accept criticism? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Remember, people tend to be judged and stereotyped according to their responses. You will, too. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;v&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;How good are you at critiquing? &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;While responding to feedback is one side of the coin, giving feedback is the other side. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Are you aggressive? Pessimistic? Do you believe in constructive criticism? Or prefer to be the yes-man?&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;vi&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Live consciously&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Any organisation is manned by people, therefore soft skills are all about how you deal with people and present yourself. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;Though it may be easier said than done, soft skills can be enhanced simply by being aware of oneself and living consciously.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;How to SING HEAR FEEL DO LAUGH CRY EXPRESS &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;IN ENGLISH????????&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to imitate them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;When you are watching television, observe the mouth movements of the speakers. Repeat what they are saying, while imitating the intonation and rhythm of their speech. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;ii. Until you learn the correct intonation and rhythm of English, slow your speech down.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;If you speak too quickly, and with the wrong intonation and rhythm, native speakers will have a hard time understanding you. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Don't worry about your listener getting impatient with your slow speech -- it is more important that everything you say be understood.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;iii. Listen to the 'music' of English.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do not use the 'music' of your native language when you speak English. Each language has its own way of 'singing'. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;iv. Use the dictionary.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Try and familiarise yourself with the phonetic symbols of your dictionary. Look up the correct pronunciation of words that are hard for you to say. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;v. Make a list of frequently used words that you find difficult to pronounce and ask someone who speaks the language well to pronounce them for you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Record these words, listen to them and practice saying them. Listen and read at the same time. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;vi. Buy books on tape.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Record yourself reading some sections of the book. Compare the sound of your English with that of the person reading the book on the tape. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;vii. Pronounce the ending of each word.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Pay special attention to 'S' and 'ED' endings. This will help you strengthen the mouth muscles that you use when you speak English.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;viii. Read aloud in English for 15-20 minutes every day. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Research has shown it takes about three months of daily practice to develop strong mouth muscles for speaking a new language. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;ix. Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;x. Be patient.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;You can change the way you speak but it won't happen overnight. People often expect instant results and give up too soon. You can change the way you sound if you are willing to put some effort into it. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Quick tips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Various versions of the English language exist. Begin by identifying the category you fall into and start by improving the clarity of your speech.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ Focus on removing the mother tongue influence and the 'Indianisms' that creep into your English conversations. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ Watch the English news on television channels like Star World, CNN, BBC and English movies on Star Movies and HBO. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ Listen to and sing English songs. I'd recommend Westlife, Robbie Williams, Abba, Skeeter Davis and Connie Francis among others. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Symbol;"&gt;· &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;"&lt;i&gt;Pitaji&lt;/i&gt;, time &lt;i&gt;kya hua hai&lt;/i&gt; (&lt;i&gt;Father, what is the time right now&lt;/i&gt;)?"&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Symbol;"&gt;· &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;"I have &lt;i&gt;hazaar&lt;/i&gt; things on my mind right now (&lt;i&gt;I have thousands of things on my mind right now&lt;/i&gt;)."&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Today, 'Indian English' is widespread and well-known for its many eccentricities. For this reason, its 'grammar' must be taken with a pinch of salt. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Indian accents vary greatly from those who lean towards a purist British language to those who lean more towards speech that is tinted with the 'vernacular' (Indian language). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ The most common instance of modified sounds is the changing of the sounds of English letters like 'D', 'T' and 'R'.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ South Indians tend to curl the tongue more for the 'L' and 'N' sounds. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ Bengalis (from both India and Bangladesh) and Biharis often substitute 'J' for 'Z' (as in 'jero' instead of 'zero'). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;~ People, especially from the Sindh (this pertains to both Indians and Pakistanis) have the habit of changing the 'W' sound to 'V' (as in 'ven' instead of 'when'). The rule to follow to overcome this habit is to 'kiss' your 'Ws' and bite your 'Vs'. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;What we are striving for is the ability to communicate effectively, especially in the English language, which has the reputation of being one of the most complex languages to learn. I reiterate -- not difficult, but complex. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;The intricacies of English&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;First, let's understand some of the intricacies of the English language through these two verses from a very popular poem titled &lt;i&gt;Poem Of English&lt;/i&gt; (author unknown).&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Liberty, library, heave and heaven,&lt;br /&gt;Rachel, ache, moustache, eleven.&lt;br /&gt;We say hallowed, but allowed,&lt;br /&gt;People, leopard, towed, but vowed.&lt;br /&gt;Mark the differences, moreover,&lt;br /&gt;Between mover, cover, clover.&lt;br /&gt;Leeches, breeches, wise, precise,&lt;br /&gt;Chalice, but police and lice.&lt;br /&gt;Camel, constable, unstable,&lt;br /&gt;Principle, disciple, label.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Petal, panel and canal,&lt;br /&gt;Wait, surprise, plait, promise, pal.&lt;br /&gt;Worm and storm, chaise, chaos, chair,&lt;br /&gt;Senator, spectator, mayor.&lt;br /&gt;Tour, but our and succour, four,&lt;br /&gt;Gas, alas and Arkansas.&lt;br /&gt;Sea, idea, Korea, area,&lt;br /&gt;Psalm, Maria, but malaria.&lt;br /&gt;Youth, south, southern, cleanse and clean,&lt;br /&gt;Doctrine, turpentine, marine.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;What's special about this verse? Words spelt differently have similar pronunciations. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;For example, turpentine is pronounced as tur + pen + tien, where as marine, which also ends with 'ine' is pronounced as mar + een. Words spelt similarly have different pronunciations, not to mention the ones that sound nowhere near to the way they are written. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;For example, you have psalm (pronounced as Saam) and ache (pronounced as ake as in bake). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Once you are aware of these intricacies, you will find that your pronunciation improves dramatically. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;Test yourself now on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;http://secure.vec.bc.ca/vec/online-test.cfm &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-2730857910927898747?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/2730857910927898747/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=2730857910927898747' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/2730857910927898747'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/2730857910927898747'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/warning-before-reading-rest-read-this.html' title='ENGLSH COMMUNICATION'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-2165286931466073102</id><published>2007-06-12T03:14:00.001+05:30</published><updated>2007-06-12T03:32:16.331+05:30</updated><title type='text'>Human Rights Education-Universal Declaration of Human Rights</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;The General Assembly of United Nations proclaims the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;Universal Declaration of Human Rights&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Articles also called the&lt;/em&gt; &lt;span style="color:#ff9966;"&gt;charter of demands&lt;/span&gt; &lt;em&gt;are universal to planet earth limited to human- beings. For reading all articles follow this link.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;English&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;::&lt;a href="http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html"&gt;http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bengali::&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/lang/bng.htm"&gt;http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/lang/bng.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hindi:: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/lang/hnd.htm"&gt;http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/lang/hnd.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6666;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3366ff;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-2165286931466073102?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/2165286931466073102/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=2165286931466073102' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/2165286931466073102'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/2165286931466073102'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/human-rights-education-universal.html' title='Human Rights Education-Universal Declaration of Human Rights'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-1218359289458709979</id><published>2007-06-12T02:54:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-07-15T10:40:36.236+05:30</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Window To my Soul the inside man..'/><title type='text'>My true Self-</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm2-NvJIQbI/AAAAAAAAAAM/u5lrg4BKvOs/s1600-h/johnny_depp.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074921498318750130" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm2-NvJIQbI/AAAAAAAAAAM/u5lrg4BKvOs/s320/johnny_depp.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;http://animatedtooth.com/dental-animations-decay-fillings-teeth-root-canal-treatment.htm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My Inner Soul&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Well below is a complete professionally as well statistically correct and psychologically determined report of my inner true self---So if you want to know me better, go through it. all. Suggestions are welcome.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I am conscious of existence, meaning, purpose, potential and destiny of humankind, people, and self. I am motivated by a self-felt, self-accepted calling to the cause of good, growth, and gain in the lives of others. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Influential communication of ideas is a primary way of achieving those objectives. Perception and thinking tend to be holistic and conceptual; i.e., seeing the big picture. It is important to see which of the other traits are interactive with this trait because there can be many interesting combinations. I have a major trait in cultural, intellectual, academic, and creative activities. It includes ideas, concepts, theory, ethics, and values.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I prefer to associate with others socially, organizationally, and recreationally,and is motivated to manage people and their activities. Such management can be exercised with a variety of talents&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My preferences fully support being perceptually, subconsciously, and consciously aware of fantasy, symbols beliefs and faith. So I am motivated to assertively or aggressively gain personal recognition, status, prestige, and worth in the process of being a better human being.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I have a natural curiosity and awareness about the nature and utility of things. Analysis and experimentation are part of my life of experimentation with the guineapig being the SELF.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I am motivated to work on projects that are planned, scheduled, and have a definite completion timeline.Although I prefer and may even require change and variety because sameness and routine in my life cause loss of interest, drive, and energy.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; Like to avoid monotomy.So I prefer to be with people and will most likely avoid activities that are done apart from others. I consider the power of knowledge is only gained by sharing with others.&lt;br /&gt;I am motivated very little by physically working with things and objects as a primary or important part of work and I am most likely benevolent, voluntarily giving of self to help others, especially regarding current pain, hurts, and like to emphatize. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do also prefer and need change and variety. Change is motivating, stimulating, and energizing to me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Myself subjectively exercises responsibility for social, vocational, or recreational perceptions, thinking, options of mind and mental activity are very central to my vocational activities also known as Intuition.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;As a result i am motivated to influence and convince others as part of social, organizational, vocational, or recreational programmes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My soul accepts and exercises responsibility for organizational management but may not necessarily seek out that role.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Most likely, I am logical and analytical and is motivated to make sense of perceptions by identifying how things are done and open to change to reinventing new ideas in all areas of life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do not prefer or need to be managed by others. Rather highly prefer a given, known, managed, and supported organizational position and role.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do not generally see, retain, and/or recall verbatim detail and, instead, show an awareness of concepts and ideas and I do not prefer being tied to or tied down by timed, repetitious sensory/physical activity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My preferences fully support holistic, conceptual perception, and thinking relative to the basic nature, utility of intellectual and/or analytical work, most likely represent somewhat important types of mental activities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My preferences are effected but not dominated by such things as beauty, color, and spatial measure: size, shape of human -beings as my motivations and preferences adequately relate to the activities of the mind and its immediate response to use skills constanly learnt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I am aware of details for their own sake, and sees the linkage and relationship associating that detail with something thus having a moderate level of motivation when considering activities where attributes include: sensory/physical coordination. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;In activities where my motivational levels are highest is where awareness of specific detail is most likely to be accomplised with ease. But I am not motivated for what is called `workbench' activity where a person manually (primarily arms, hands, fingers). &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Math may be about the same as a foreign language for me. At least, it is foreign to my mental preferences and I have clear preferences that do not include handling minute manipulation of detail for extended periods of time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I can be called upon as a "Mentor: a trusted counselor or guide." I am interested in and consciously prefers to consider the existence of life and Philosophical, literary, scientific, managerial and/or persuasive traits are directly involved in my motivation and drive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My soul feels both privilege and responsibility to use communication (including persuasion) to voluntarily provide beneficial activities to other needy groups thus encouraging on taking up social responsibility. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Highly motivated persuasion means that I intend to assertively, even aggressively, make direct personal contact with people around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My personal motivations support the willing acceptance of responsibility for planning, assigning, and supervising a team of eager people with a willingness of learning. So I am compulsively motivated to personally help others, to voluntarily, perhaps even sacrificially, give of self in real need of distress of others.This high drive to negotiate is intellectual more than psychological, assertive more than aggressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I have moderate mental/sensory/physical preferences for handling material processing,For one or more of a variety of possible reasons, I do not prefer working with heavy equipment operation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;"Being stuck to a machine all day" is not my definition for a satisfying vocation, occupation, or job as Engineering activities, regarding mechanics, systems, etc., do not fit my vocational interests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My preferences and motivations in vocational activity are not oriented toward routine, alert monitoring, recording of detail. So I am most likely not motivated to engage in activities requiring close, constant attention to precise standards.I am mostly motivated to coordinate (i.e., manage, manipulate, administer, etc.) that which is at hand to achieve planned results and benefit for all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I have an analytical, research, and innovative preferences. Establishing an objective for new breakthroughs, innovative, copy activity involves detail and routine, which is preferred by me and includes reproducing images, information and securing classified knowledge which are provided on a strict Need-To-Know basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do prefer an emphasis on utility when called upon to recognize and identify or classify important factors related to group activities. as my motivational levels support always being conscious of the importance of information and evidence relative to the "whole existence of human-race".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Routine, factual, mathematical problem solving does not represent any vocational preferences for me as the preferences in my mind tend to be oriented toward systems engineering: identifying, analyzing, and solving complex problems rarely, as I am not motivated to participate where simple, routine, basic tasks are primary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I  literally may get 'system claustrophobia' if he/she has prolonged involvement in running, monitoring, or maintainnance of methodical, meticulous, routine activities as they do not motivate, are not acceptable, or tolerable for me. Change, variety are welcome at all times.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I am  motivated and probably equipped to work with, use, and apply math at management levels for tracking, analyzing sentive and classified information. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;My preferences tend to be methodically curious, exploratory, analytical and systematic, with math and statistics as an important weapon used at intervals.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; On the contrary,I do not prefer activities requiring verbatim perception, recording, and/or processing of details, and is not motivated by routine, basic mathematic-oriented activities and prefers not to work with math nor depend on formula based calculations. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am  motivated to describe, explain, teach, illustrate, and interpret. This is a journalistic trait dedicated to informations security and presentation. hen given the task of reading elementary statements or instructions, &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do possess adequate motivation to do so but technical information management is not a motivational factor. There is seemingly too much detail, routine, in the task.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;I do not know what exactly it depicts. I just want to be a good human being what I am who I am how I am is the main principle of existence to be achieved only when all knowledge is shared with others as open source.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;Thank You&lt;br /&gt;Yours Truly&lt;br /&gt;Suvro Mukherjee&lt;br /&gt;Citizenship-Human Being&lt;br /&gt;Nationality- Planet Earth&lt;br /&gt;Male Age 25 .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-1218359289458709979?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/1218359289458709979/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=1218359289458709979' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1218359289458709979'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/1218359289458709979'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-true-self.html' title='My true Self-'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm2-NvJIQbI/AAAAAAAAAAM/u5lrg4BKvOs/s72-c/johnny_depp.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471564074509325654.post-8397611936941579050</id><published>2007-06-10T14:28:00.000+05:30</published><updated>2007-06-12T04:07:13.206+05:30</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='End Torture Now'/><title type='text'>Speak Out to end Torture</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm3OXfJIQdI/AAAAAAAAAAc/CO6RIWZykVU/s1600-h/ray-wood.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074939258008519122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm3OXfJIQdI/AAAAAAAAAAc/CO6RIWZykVU/s320/ray-wood.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dear Friends,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;26th June is World Anti -Torture day,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Torture is a fundamental violation of human rights, condemned by the General Assembly of the United Nations as an offence to human dignity and prohibited under national and international law.The 12-Point Program was adopted by Amnesty International in October 1983 as part of the organization's Campaign for the Abolition of Torture. It includes measures that could be taken by all governments to halt the torture of prisoners. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;I call all sensible Human Kind To,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3333ff;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;Sign Online petetion campaigns by just giving me 5 minutes everyday as your voice/concern can save lives of millions. Mail me at &lt;a href="mailto:suvrasayakmukherjee@gmail.com"&gt;suvrasayakmukherjee@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Sucess stories demonstrate our record of real achievement:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;prisoners of conscience released&lt;br /&gt;death sentences commuted&lt;br /&gt;torturers brought to justice&lt;br /&gt;governments persuaded to change inhumane laws and practices&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Sometimes our solidarity simply keeps hope alive. Hope is a precious weapon for prisoners of conscience battling to survive, relatives trying to obtain justice or human rights defenders bravely continuing their work despite danger and isolation.The stories below show that – however bleak the position – as a member or supporter of human kind, you can make a real difference.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Ask me How??? There is still time to prevail peace in this planet.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3471564074509325654-8397611936941579050?l=sayak50.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/feeds/8397611936941579050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3471564074509325654&amp;postID=8397611936941579050' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8397611936941579050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3471564074509325654/posts/default/8397611936941579050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sayak50.blogspot.com/2007/06/speak-out-to-end-torture.html' title='Speak Out to end Torture'/><author><name>Suvro Mukherje</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12667947933887886936</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YkpX4t-5Og8/Rm3OXfJIQdI/AAAAAAAAAAc/CO6RIWZykVU/s72-c/ray-wood.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
