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Compiled & Prepared by A.Narayana Prasad.,

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Content

1. Money 3

2. Insight into Decision making 4

3. Nail in the fence 6

4. Beggars classics from London 9

5. Drinkdriving 10

6. Burnt Biscuits 13

7. 10 facts of Nokia 14

8. When the lizard can… 16

9. 9 facts for career inspiring 18

10. Laughit 21

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Money has no memory. Experience has. You will never know what the total cost of your education was, but for a lifetime you will recall and relive the memories of schools and colleges. Few years from now, you will forget the amount you paid to settle the hospitalization bill, but will ever cherish having saved your mother's life or the life you get to live with the just born. You won't remember the cost of your honeymoon, but to the last breath remember the experiences of the bliss of togetherness. Money has no memory, Experience has. Good times and bad times, times of prosperity and times of poverty,

times when the future looked so secure and times when you didn't know from where the tomorrow will come… Life has been in one way or the other a roller-coaster ride for everyone. Beyond all that abundance and beyond all that deprivation, what remains is the memory of experiences.

Sometimes the wallet was full… sometimes even the pocket was empty. There was enough and you still had reasons to frown. There wasn't enough and you still had reasons to smile.

Today, you can look back with tears of gratitude for all the times you had laughed together, and also look back with a smile at all the times you cried alone. All in all, life filled you with experiences to create a history of your own self, and you alone can remember them all.

No denying that anything that's material cost money, but the fact remains the cost of the experience will be forgotten, but the experience never. So, what if it's economic recession? Let it be, but let there not be a recession to the quality of your life. You can still play with your children,

if not on an international holiday, at least in the local park. It doesn't cost money to lie down or to take a loved one onto your lap.

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Insight into Decision Making A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track. The train is coming, and you are just beside the track interchange. You can make the train change its course to the disused track and save most of the kids. However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way? Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make........

think think think further

Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. You might think the same way, I guess. Exactly, to save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally. But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?

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Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who chose to play where the danger was.. This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community, in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are. The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him . The great critic Leo Velski Julian who told the story said he would not try to change the course of the train because he believed that the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens.. If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track! Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe. If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids. While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.

'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... And what's popular isn't always right.' Everybody makes mistakes; that's why they put erasers on pencils.

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NAIL IN THE FENCE

Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. (Most importantly the last sentence)

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper.

His Father gave him a bag of nails

and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.

The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next

few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily

gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold

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his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the! day came when the boy didn ' t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the

boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.

The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence, He said,

‘You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out.

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It won’ t matter how many times you say ' I ' m sorry ' , the wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.

Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed.

They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us. '

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Beggars' Classic - from London

Parvinder and Habib are beggars. They beg

in different areas of London

Habib begs just as long as Parvinder but only

collects £2 to £3 every day.

Parvinder brings home a suitcase FULL of £10

notes, drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-

free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Habib says to Parvinder 'I work just as long

and hard as you do but how do you bring home

a suitcase full of £10 notes every day?'

Parvinder says, 'Look at your sign, what does

it say'?

Habib's sign reads 'I have no work, a wife

and 6 kids to support'.

Parvinder says 'No wonder you only get £2-

£3

Habib says... 'So what does your sign say'?

Parvinder shows Habib his sign....

It reads, 'I only need another £10 to move

back to Pakistan '.

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Spend some time to read this! Really touching!Spend some time to read this! Really touching!Spend some time to read this! Really touching!Spend some time to read this! Really touching!

DRINKDRIVING

I was walking around in a Big Bazaar store making

shopping,when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.

The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have

enough money to buy this doll.

Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''Aunty, are you sure I don't have enough money?''

I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you

don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked towards him and asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister

loved most and wanted so much .I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my

mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'

His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister

has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she

could take the doll with her to give it to my sister..'' My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at

me and aid: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'

Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he

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was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take

my picture with her so my sister won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave

me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.

‘Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes,

very quietly.

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have

enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money

to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare

money.

The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!' Then he looked at me and added, 'I

asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll,

so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a

white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the

doll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.'

I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of

my mind... Then I remembered a local newspaper article two days ago, which mentioned a

drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died

right away, and the mother was left in a critical state.

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The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on

the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma. Was this

the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had

passed away... I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home

where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful

white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.

I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had

been changed forever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still,

to this day, hard to imagine.. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from

him.

PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.

THE VALUE OF A MAN OR WOMAN RESIDES IN WHAT HE OR SHE GIVES,

NOT IN WHAT HE OR SHE IS CAPABLE OF

RECEIVING.

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BURNT BISCUITS... When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!" You know, life is full of imperfect things ... and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults - and choosing to celebrate each others differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship! "Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own." God Bless You ... Now, and Always .. So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.!.!

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1O interesting facts about NOKIA

1) The ringtone "Nokia tune" is actually based on a 19th century guitar

work named "Gran Vals" by Spanish musician Francisco Tárrega. The Nokia

Tune was originally named "Grande Valse" on Nokia phones but was changed

to "Nokia Tune" around 1998 when it became so well known that people

referred to it as the "Nokia Tune."

2) The world's first commercial GSM call was made in 1991 in Helsinki over

a Nokia-supplied network, by Prime Minister of Finland Harri Holkeri, using

a Nokia phone.

3) Nokia is currently the world's largest digital camera manufacturer, as

the sales of its camera-equipped mobile phones have exceeded those of

any conventional camera manufacturer. 4) The "Special" tone available to users of Nokia phones when receiving

SMS (text messages) is actually Morse code for "SMS". Similarly, the

"Ascending" SMS tone is Morse code for "Connecting People," Nokia's

slogan. The "Standard" SMS tone is Morse code for "M" (Message). 5) The Nokia corporate font (typeface) is the AgfaMonotype Nokia Sans

font, originally designed by Eric Spiekermann. Its mobile phone User's

Guides Nokia mostly used the Agfa Rotis Sans font. 6) In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number,

because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia. 7) Nokia was listed as the 20th most admirable company worldwide in

Fortune's list of 2006 (1st in network communications, 4th non-US

company). 8) Unlike other modern day handsets, Nokia phones do not automatically

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start the call timer when the call is connected, but start it when the call

is initiated. (Except for Series 60 based handsets like the Nokia 6600) 9) Nokia is sometimes called aikon (Nokia backwards) by non-Nokia

mobile phone users and by mobile software developers, because "aikon"

is used in various SDK software packages, including Nokia's own Symbian

S60SDK. 10) The name of the town of Nokia originated from the river which

flowed through the town. The river itself, Nokianvirta, was named after

the old Finnish word originally meaning sable, later pine marten

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WHEN A LIZARD CAN, WHY CAN'T WE?

This is a true story that happened in Japan. In order to renovate the house, someone in Japan breaks open the wall. Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls. When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stuck there because a nail from outside hammered into one of its feet.He sees this, feels pity, and at the same time curious, as when he checked the nail, it was nailed 5 years ago when the house was first built !!! What happened? The lizard has survived in such position for 5 years!!!!!!!!!! In a dark wall partition for 5 years without moving, it is impossible and mind-boggling. Then he wondered how this lizard survived for 5 years! without moving a single step--since its foot was nailed! So he stopped his work and observed the lizard, what it has been doing, and what and how it has been eating. Later, not knowing from where it came, appears another lizard, with food in its mouth. Ah! He was stunned and touched deeply. For the lizard that was stuck by nail, another lizard has been feeding it for the past 5 years... Imagine? it has been doing that untiringly for 5 long years, without giving up hope on its partner. Imagine what a small creature can do that a creature blessed with a brilliant mind can't.

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Please never abandon your loved ones Never Say U R Busy When They Really Need You ...

You May Have The Entire World At Your Feet.... But You Might Be The Only World To Them... A Moment of negligence might break the very heart which loves you through all odds... Before you say something just remember.. it takes a moment to Break but an entire lifetime to make...

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9 Qualities That Will Rock Your Career Success in life is always relative. Some people are happy with small achievements while there are others who won't be satisfied until mountains are moved. Regardless of our ambitions, our career spans through a series of jobs and experiences that truly polish our personality and will. While we all have defining moments that will determine our core beliefs around hard work, persistence, determination, etc., these are all simply components of a greater foundation that defines 'you'. A rocking rise through corporate ranks involves a radical understanding and possible change in your attitude and behaviours. There are millions of brilliant people who pursue aggressive career paths and have their sights set on great achievement. While their ability is nothing short of genius, many lack the soft skills that could put them over the top. These are the traits, qualities and understandings are what make good people great. Practical and time tested, mastering and practicing the following qualities will make if difficult for success to elude you.

1. Out of Box Thinking

Many dislike this term but the concept is for real. All it requires is thinking of problems though a different set of eyes, or different dimension. This is why many brainstorming sessions fail; most people sit and think of work problems in the context of what it means to the company, not the user, not the environment, etc. Sit back and try to solve the problem from the eyes of a 6 year old, turn things upside down, and absolutely challenge the norm. Go outside and sit in a subway station (or somewhere you generally don't sit to work) and think about why other solutions not worked? What has worked? Remember the best ideas come from people who are hands-on with their work. When everyone thinks and recommends a lackluster way, lackluster results will follow. Change your surroundings, change your views, change your thought process and come up with a killer idea!

2. Taking Ownership

When no one is willing to own it, be the first to grab the opportunity. A process involving various stakeholders normally loses vision and momentum. A process with a good leader, input

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from others, and true direction, has a much better chance of success. Be the person that jumps in and takes on a new project (just don't over-commit). An ability to own and work towards success is a skill which gives long lasting returns.

3. Eagerness to Learn

After a certain period, a job becomes monotonous and people become bored and eventually even lazy. They lose all the zeal to learn new things and although they won't admit this, their actions would make you believe they have thrown in the towel and are satisfied with a status quo life and career. If you really want to move ahead, don't get into this rut. Don't tune out. Always remain eager to learn; you never know what knowledge or capability will push you up in your career. Remember, you need an open mindset and positive attitude to approach work. If you are constantly learning, it will be tough to be or appear to be interested in mediocrity.

4. An Eye for Detail

If you are hands on with your work there is no reason why you won’t know the intricacies involved. Therefore, have the confidence needed to make difficult choices. When you master something and know the minute details, your logic and ideas will be highly regarded. While people love to argue, they get easily impressed by intelligent reasoning too.

5. Willingness to Help

Much of life is give and take. Work is no exception. If you are the person that is constantly stepping out of your comfort zone in order to help others, people (most) will return the favor when you ask. That's the key though, you have to be willing to help

someone and not too proud to ask them for help when you need it.

6. Networking

Your network should never be restricted to people in your domain but it should span other departments too. Again, break away from comfort and get engaged with someone from a different department. When you sell yourself in the market, you need people who can vouch for you and the broader the network, the better. A strong network always gives you an upper hand, not only to receive but also influence the information flow.

7. Solution Seeking Mindset

People love to mention and talk about problems. However, when you ask for their solutions to those problems, they aren't willing to go on record with sweeping changes. The majority of employees

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lack an attitude to solve issues and love to keep them burning for long time, almost to encourage sympathy. It is these times that a positive mindset can send the right vibes across and can really give you a lot of attention. Don't avoid complainers, listen to

them just long enough to hear the problem, then try to come up with a solution.

8. Humility

Arrogance has its own advantages but it never attracts more people than the magic done by humility. When you know your work and are humble about it than there is no reason that you would not get the desired appreciation. Humility needs to be pitched with much care lest it lets people take undue advantage of you. Strike the right balance and you would see its real magic.

9. Being Practical

Human beings are emotional and many fall for popular decisions. A practical decision made at right time with right attitude has the ability to shower you with long lasting fame. Remember, the people who are at the top are nothing but practical.

It is a jungle out there where you not only need to survive but flourish too. Develop the killer attitude for success and no one would ever dare to stop you.

Always

1. Work Hard 2. Make sure the world knows about it 3. Make sure to sell it in right manner to

right people

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Laughit ! Hi The top marketing director of Nescafe manages to arrange a meeting with the Pope at the Vatican. After receiving the papal blessing, the Nescafe official whispers, 'Your Eminence, I have some business to discuss. We at Nescafe have an offer for you. Nescafe is prepared to donate $100 million to the church. If you change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily coffee'." The Pope looks outraged and thunders, "That is impossible. The Prayer is the word of the Lord, It must not be changed." Well," says the Nescafe man somewhat chastened, "We anticipated your reluctance. For this reason, and the importance of the Lord's Prayer to all Catholics, we will increase our offer to $300 million. All we require is that you change the Lord's Prayer from 'Give us this day our daily bread' to Give us this day our daily coffee'." Again, even more sternly, the Pope replies, "That, my son is impossible. For the prayer is the word of the Lord and it must not be changed." Finally, the Nescafe director says, "Your Holiness, we at Nescafe respect your adherence to your faith, we realise that tradition is essential to your beliefs, we fully understand the importance of the word of the Lord ............. ....but we do have one final offer. Please discuss it with your cardinals. We will donate $500 million to the great Catholic church if you would only change the Lord's Prayer from 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily coffee'. Please, please consider it." And he leaves. The next day the Pope convenes the College of Cardinals. "There is some Good news," he announces, "and some bad news ...... The good news is, he continues to a hushed assembly, ' that the Church will get $ 500 million." "And what is the bad news, your Holiness?" asks a Cardinal. "Sadly" says the Pope, .. ..

We would have to lose the Britannia Account......

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