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- Top 10 Hiring Tips For Your Startup
- Top 10 Mouth-Watering South Indian Dishes
- Top 10 Myths About Alcohol
- Top 10 Non-English European Music Bands
- Top 10 Warning Signs Of Cancer
- Top 10 Ways To Make Your Crush Like You Back
| Top 10 Hiring Tips For Your Startup Posted: 02 Sep 2013 08:47 AM PDT Hiring for a startup can be a challenging task for the founders of a startup simply because it isn’t easy to find talented individuals who are willing to work in a startup. Before a founder goes out to recruit new stars for his startup, he needs to give a consideration to designing and defining the scope of the job and the vision of the startup. The competition is fierce among startups and therefore, it's vital to make the right decision when recruiting an employee or team member. Here are ten hiring tips to make sure that you are hiring the right talent. 10. Go out to hire when you think it's the right time:More important thing first up is to when is it the right time to hire. Don't simply start hiring for a startup because it's a business plan. When you begin a startup, the idea is to put everything that you have learnt from hiring in a multinational behind your back and work and let the growth of your business decide when you need fresh minds in.
9. What do you need?Some of you may want a specialized employee while others would want a jack-of-all-trades type of candidate – no matter what type of candidate you want, make sure he/she is someone who can handle pressure of a startup.
8. Be committed to spend time in recruitment:Hiring is a time consuming task, don't come to the hiring room with the thought that you will finish up with the hiring by lunch. In a startup everyone working is stretched to the limit so you can't waste your time in hiring. Thus make sure you are ready to compromise some time and make sure that your work is not suffering.
7. Choose a team player not a star:As a startup you don't necessarily need stars, you need team players who can help your business grow. You can hire people with great potentials, but if they aren't good team players, they will be miss-fit in your company.
6. Advertise about the job in detail:Hiring being a time consuming task and you surely don't want to make it an even longer one by having to face inexperienced candidates. Therefore, when you chalk out your advertising plan, make sure you include the job description and requirement in detail, so that you don't have to deal with people not fit for the task.
5. Find the candidate:Instead of the mundane procedure of calling in candidates for random interviews, spend to pick out the right candidates for startup events on the basis of their skill and ability. Being selective in the interview process could save you the trouble of wrong hiring that vitiates the work environment under very trying conditions.
4. Be on the hunt to find candidates willing to work in a startup:Candidates that come to you for job will come with different frame of minds and expectations. You need to make sure that the candidates know you are a startup and they should be aware of what to expect. Working in a startup can be challenging and demanding, but it is a good way to learn and be involved in business where you can directly make an impact. If you are hiring someone who has worked in a startup, it's fine, but with others you will have to be extra cautious.
3. What skill set are you willing to hire:Are you a startup looking for candidates who are experienced and can make an immediate impact on the business or are you willing to hire candidates that are smart (with less experience) but can be trained to suit your needs? If you already have experts in the business you can be well of hiring a novice and training him/her to your needs.
2. Break the routine and engage your top candidates:Before making the ultimate decision you need to make sure you engage with your candidates. Given the high tech world of today, candidates are often well versed with the mundane telephonic interviews and have professional resumes made to impress the recruiters. You can only pick the true ones by engaging with them and trying to find their true colors.
1. Discuss your startup’s vision and future:After you have made up your mind on certain candidates, you can discuss you business goals and visions to learn about his future prospects with the company. This helps in getting the candidate to the page where all the other employees are, you will actually get to know how willing he/she is to work with you.
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| Top 10 Mouth-Watering South Indian Dishes Posted: 02 Sep 2013 06:29 AM PDT South Indian dishes are not just mouth-watering; they can be eye watering as well, since they are the hottest of all the Indian food. Rice with gravy is one of the staple foods in most parts of the region, which go down well with poppadums, chutneys, fried non-vegetarian items or dry cooked vegetables. Ragi, jowar and bajra are also extensively used in some places. It is very difficult to pick top dishes from the huge list of exotic recipes but here I try. 10. Tamarind Rice/Puliyogare:Tamarind rice is a quick fix meal for busy people and loved by many south Indians, especially if they have to pack a meal in the lunch box. It is also a must dish to be prepared during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Diwali and is served in temples. Traditionally it is prepared with steamed or boiled rice which is garnished with tamarind juice, peanuts, red chili, curry leaves, coriander leaves, grated coconut, jaggery, pepper, mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, asafoetida, blackgram and cumin.
9. Chettinad Chicken:Chettinad chicken is a scrumptious, spicy and aromatic curry with fiery taste of chilies which goes well with rice, roti, idli or dosa. If you are preparing the recipe at home, you can reduce the amount of chili to make it less hot. The cuisine is famous for its rare spicy combination which includes dried flower pods, black stone flower, bay leaf and many more.
8. Appam:Appam, which has an anglicized name Hopper, is delicious flat lacy pancake prepared from fermented batter of coconut milk and rice. Appam with a crisp side and an airy soft fluffy center, is much loved dish among the people of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and also the neighboring country Sri Lanka, who cherish it as much for breakfast as for dinner. It is simple to prepare and can be eaten with your favorite gravy or coconut milk.
7. Medu Vada:The vada with a hole in center has been one of the hot favorites of south Indians not just as an everyday cuisine, but also on the days of celebrations and festivities. The crisp on top but soft inside vadas were the great ancestors of doughnuts who have imitated their shape. Though they are prepared at homes, they are as much famous as street food, available in canteens, railway station, bus-stand and busy areas all throughout the day. Just watch out for those calories when you gobble up the vadas.
6. Malabar Fish Curry:Fish is the staple food of the people of Kerala due to its vast shoreline. The Malabar fish curry, which has its roots in China, is appetizing gravy which goes down well with rice, tapioca or bread. Although there are many variations of this curry, the basic ingredients that are the red chili, coconut and fish are constant with all varieties. This dish has caught fancy of many people outside India, so much that the dish is produced in large quantities, processed and packaged in cans and flexible pouches to be sold in India and abroad.
5. Rasam/Saaru:Rasam is a mandatory part of south Indian meals. It is scrumptious pungent soup prepared with tamarind pulp as its main ingredient which is then mixed with various spices, finally to be tempered with mustard and curry leaves. It is both consumed with rice or separately as a soup. It is the most fluid of the all gravies prepared in India and is known to be an amazing digestive aid.
4. Hyderabadi Biryani:The lip smacking Hyderabadi Biryani is a perfect blend of Mughlai and Andhra Pradesh cuisine which was born in the kitchens of the food loving Nawabs. Prepared with aromatic, silky basmati rice and lamb/ chicken meat, it is a trademark recipe of Muslim weddings and festivals. The two famous variants of Hyderabadi biryani are the Kachchi gosht ki biryani and pakki biryani. Today the most pampered, fragrant and delicious meal accompanied by salad, Dahi Chutney, curry and roasted eggpant is considered the best pot meal of India.
3. Upma:A steaming upma is the best way to begin a day. Adding to the magic, they do well as snacks, brunch or can substitute even a meal. Cooked with semolina and aromatic seasoning, upma can be prepared in different ways to adjust its taste according to your choice. You can add nourishing vegetables like beans, peas, carrots and many more, to make them healthier and more nutritious. The different varieties of upma include bread upma, aval upma,wheat upma and idli upma.
2. Masala Dosa:The thin crispy dosa, stuffed with potatoes, fried onions and aromatic spices, served with chutney and sambhar is the gift of Udupi hotels to the world. Today, Masala Dosa is ranked 39th among the world's most delicious foods according to the list compiled by CNN. It is also considered one of the most romantic snacks which are shared by lovers in a cozy restaurant.
1. Idli:The most popular among South-Indian dishes, Idlis are fluffy and savory rice/lentils cakes which are the healthy breakfast and snacks. They are fermented before steam cooking, which makes it easy to metabolize in the body which makes them a good nutritious choice for breakfast, moreover they do not put calories on your hip like many other quick fix recipes. They taste delectable with steaming Sāmbhar and coconut chutney.
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| Posted: 02 Sep 2013 05:09 AM PDT Alcohol is probably the best invention of mankind. In moderation it makes you happy and high. In excess it makes you forget your pains. There is not one problem that cannot be solved by alcohol unless of course drinking is your problem. Alcohol has been used and abused by people from everywhere. As such there are a lot of notions people have about alcohol which recent studies have started to question. Here is a summary of the top ten myths commonly associated with alcohol. 10. If I can hold my liquor I am safe:This is probably the widest belief that drunkards throughout the world have before realizing the kind of shit that they are in. Your ability to hold a drink in no way signifies that you are healthier, rather its proof that your body now has developed a tolerance for the alcohol. This in turn means you are more likely to get dependent on it. So the next time you think I am safe because I can hold my drink, think again.
9. Alcohol plus energy drink makes you super high:Alcohol tends to make you more relaxed and sociable, and energy drinks usually laden with caffeine will make you feel more awake. The two are not complementary but rather opposite in nature. So the red bull in a 'vodka red bull' will actually mask the effect of the vodka, keep you awake and make you feel less drunk. This will only encourage you to continue your binge not realizing that you already have more alcohol in your blood than your normal binges.
8. Eating a heavy dinner after drinking will prevent a hangover:Another myth which even I was convinced was true was that eating a heavy greasy meal after binging with friends would more likely prevent a hangover the next morning. Well the fact of the matter is alcohol once absorbed cannot be taken out of the blood stream so essentially you are doing nothing to reduce the blood alcohol level. Also having greasy food will actually contribute towards acid reflux and make it even worse for you the next morning.
7. Aspirin before drinking can save you from a hangover:An attempt to prevent a hangover by consuming aspirin or Ibuprofen is futile or sometimes even fatal. If the meds are taken a while before drinking, their medicinal effects would not last long enough till the headache sets in and if the meds are taken while you are drinking then these can erode the stomach wall causing more alcohol to flow in and a liver inflammation. However a hangover the next morning can be countered with aspirin which will bring down the headache only temporarily. But I suggest more traditional methods like real aggressive hydration.
6. Not getting drunk enough then mix your drinks:It's a popular belief that mixing more than one drink is likely to make you drunk quicker. However in reality alcohol is alcohol, whether it's flowing in from beer, wine, whiskey or a cocktail. Drunkenness is directly proportional to the net alcohol content of your drinks rather than the accompanying compounds. But beware, mixing alcohols does tend to upset the stomach.
5. Beer is good for a workout recovery:Back in the days when I used to regularly hit the gym, I would notice guys headed for the local club for a couple of brews. And these were the serious bodybuilders. They were convinced that the carbs in the beer was actually replenishing the energy stores and beer had vitamins and minerals which water did not. The truth is even though beer is more than water but it is much wiser to choose an energy drink instead of the beer. Alcohol affects the liver and pancreas and apparently oxygen escapes the blood stream quicker in its presence. All this prevents the proper circulation of digestive enzymes within the body which means those extra carbs in alcohol won't be digested properly anyways.
4. Thank god you Puked, at least you won't have a hangover:Biggest myth and found this out the hard way. If you are puking after consuming alcohol, it's likely you’ve had too much of it already. Puking will only rid you of the excess alcohol which your body has not yet absorbed. So technically you have enough alcohol in your body to give you a hangover the next morning.
3. Alcohol destroys brain cells:Here's some good news. Alcohol consumption does not kill brain cells contrary to the popular belief. Though it impairs your ability to think, but the effects are not of the permanent nature. Infact it damages dendrite which is supposed to be tiny feelers on neurons which communicate messages from the brain to the body. No wonder, we have a poorer reaction time and our ability to speak properly or walk straight also gets impaired. However long term abuse of alcohol will lead to memory and motor nerve coordination problems.
2. Grab some Grub before drinking and you won't get drunk:Drinking on an empty stomach is a bad idea indeed. Food helps slow down the absorption of alcohol into the body. But once the stomach starts clearing the food out, it's the turn of the alcohol. So basically eating a sumptuous meal before drinking will not keep you sober.
1. Sobering Up is under my Jurisdiction:When I was in High School and my parents weren’t home all day, sometimes I would drink all day and before my folks got home would OD on coffee or take a cold shower thinking it would get me back to normal. Back then I was convinced that I had nailed it and managed to fool my parents. Only later I found out that they knew everytime I did get drunk but just did not make it an issue as long as I did it indoors. Coffee, cold showers etc. will merely make you wide awake but you will still be drunk. Only a rest and time will induce recovery, average 3 hours for every two drinks towards complete sobriety.
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| Top 10 Non-English European Music Bands Posted: 02 Sep 2013 04:11 AM PDT English bands are very popular among music lovers unlike bands from any other language. Due to the large number of English language speakers especially in US and Europe, these bands have earned a niche for themselves. But, there are some non-English European bands as well that have quietly and effectively made their way into the lives of music lovers not only in Europe but across the world as well. Here are top 10 non-English European music bands. 10. Negramaro:Negramaro is an Italian rock band formed in the year 1999. The name was taken from 'Negroamaro,' a wine produced in Salento, their native region. The known members of the group have been Emanuele Spedicato – the guitarist, Giuliano Sangiorgi – the vocalist, bassist Ermanno Carla and drummer Danilo Tasco. Though Negramaro has been active right since its inception, but it became considerably popular after the festival 'di Sanremo.'
9. Rammstein:Rammstein is one of the best German bands ever. With not even a single song proving to be bad, each musical piece by Rammstein is hailed as pure genius. The band has been able to secure the reputation of a legendary metal band throughout the career. The musical albums like 'Sehnsucht' and 'Mutter' endorsed them a definite towering position not only in Germany but internationally. With poetic and meaningful lyrics fully complementing their full-of-throw sound, the band mesmerizes everybody around.
8. Avantasia:Avantasia is a Germany based heavy metal super group project. This musical project group was started by Tobias, the vocalist of the band Edguy. The literary meaning of the name 'Avantasia' is 'A world beyond human imagination'. Since the project features the participation of well-established musicians from time to time, it is extremely popular as 'Rock Opera.' The project includes different installments – 'The Metal Opera', 'Lost in space' Part I & II, 'The Wicked Trilogy' and 'The Mystery of Time.'
7. Scorpions:Scorpions is a famous German rock band that originated in Hanover, in 1965. This musical band is popular for its range of music that goes from hard rock to heavy metal. Klaus Meine has been the lead singer for all studio albums of Scorpions. And their guitarist Rudolf Schenker is the only consistent member of the band. Meine is one of the best vocalists in the world having a unique voice quality. Song like 'Send Me an Angel' and 'Under the Same Sun' are worth listening over and over again.
6. Korpiklaani:Korpiklaani is a Finnish folk metal band, formerly popular as Shaman. For the first time, Korpiklaani did show up as 'Shamaani Duo,' the folk music group. Unlike all other folk metal bands that began with metal before folk music, Korpiklaani decided to go for folk music before turning metal. Later in 1996, they incarnated as 'Shaman,' a musical band quite popular for the heavy application of original native musical elements. They touched new dimensions of success by virtue of their slow, distinctive songs.
5. Silbermond:Silbermond is a German rock band that started out from Bautzen, Germany. Silbermond means 'Silver Moon' in German. The band's popular genres are German Rock, Pop Rock and Alternative Rock. The band with Stefanie Kloss as its lead singer and Johannes, Andreas Nowak and Thomas Stolle came together after a chance meeting in 1998 at the Ten Sing music project. Striking out on their own, the group began to perform with the name 'Jast' and rechristened as Silbermond in 2001.
4. Finley:Finley is an Italian Rock Band that was put together in Milan in 2002. The band has Pedro, as the lead vocalist, Ka as the guitarist, Dani as the drummer and Ivan as the bass player. The band writes, composes, and sings its own songs. The group's popular genres are pop, pop punk and hard rock. The group has sold over 300,000 records to this day.
3. Moda:Moda is another famous group that sprung up in Milan in the year 2002 in Milan. Presently, the band has Francesco Silvestre as the lead vocalist, Diego Arrigoni plays the electric guitar, Enrico Zapparoli is the guitarist, Stefano Forcella is the bass guitarist and Claudino Dirani is the drummer. The band's genre is pop rock. They are known for the labels such as 'New Music', 'Around the Music' and 'Ultrasuoni'.
2. Vibrazioni:Vinrazioni is a popular Italian Band that was formed in Milan in 1999. Like many other Italian bands it is still active and very popular. The genre of the band is pop and it got worldwide attention in 2003 with the 'Dedicato a te' recording. The group members are Fransesco Sarcina as the composer, Stefano Verderi as the guitarist and keyboardist, Marco Castellani as the bassist and Alessandro Diedda as the drummer.
1. Sigur Ros:Sigur Ros is an Icelandic band from Reykjavik. It was constituted in 1994 and since then has amassed a huge number of fan following. The band's genre is post rock and is most famous for its blend of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements. The band has Jonsi Birgisson as the vocalist with George Holm and Orri Dyrason playing the guitar. The most popular labels of the band are 'Fat Cat' and 'The Album leaf'.
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| Top 10 Warning Signs Of Cancer Posted: 02 Sep 2013 03:39 AM PDT Cancer management is possible, especially if detected early and treated in the right way. Cancer does not make its entry like a common cold or hay fever, which make more noise but are less deadly. It silently continues to grow in the body, unless you are aware about the warning signs or symptoms to watch out for them. Early detection plays an important role in success of cancer treatment. Here are the 10 early symptoms and signs of cancer, which could indicate cancer, but do not panic, it does not mean you have cancer. If they persist, it is wise to see a doctor for clarification. If it is not cancer, you can continue with your life. Unfortunately if it is cancer, do not lose hope, you can beat it. 10. White patches or spots:White patches inside the mouth or white spots on tongue could be Leukoplakia, which is precancerous skin conditions caused due to frequent irritation; most probably due to smoking, tobacco chewing or consumption of gutka. If left untreated it could flare up into full blown oral cancer, therefore, have it checked out by a dentist at the earliest.
9. Unusual bleeding or discharge:Unusual bleeding takes place in both advanced and early stages of cancer. Any type of discharge from nipple, rectum or vagina when you are not menstruating, or abnormal presence of blood, either in urine, stools, saliva (sputum), is not a good sign. It should be tested to rule out cancer.
8. Changes in skin:Changes in skin should be followed closely. A wart, mole or freckle that changes in size, shape or color or that has uneven borders is not safe. Changes in skin happen due to Melanoma, and also due to cancers in other parts of the body. Hyper pigmentation or darkening of skin, reddish patches, itching or excessive hair growth can be symptoms of cancers.
7. Change in bowel habits:Digestive tract problems are often ignored because we have had them since our childhood and they went away without doing much harm. They may turn into dangerous cancer symptoms when they don't away and persist for days. Diarrhea, constipation, inability to empty bowels completely, stomach ache, pain in the rectum or anus which are persistent should be checked out to be on safer side.
6. Throat problems:Hoarseness in throat, pain in chest, breathlessness and cough persisting for more than 3 weeks should be reported to your doctor, who may further recommend different tests. Trouble in swallowing can be a sign of cancer in esophagus, stomach or pharynx. Even if it is not cancer, they could be underlying symptoms of some other serious maladies which could be managed with treatment.
5. Loss of appetite and weight:Most of the people would feel happy to see the weighing machine announcing weight loss for no apparent reason. Unfortunately, this is could be sign of cancers in pancreas, stomach, esophagus and lungs. Loss of appetite which can contribute to weight loss can also indicate cancer.
4. Sore or bruise that does not heal:A sore that bleeds and does not heal, could be one of the most potential signs of cancer. The presence of a long-lasting sore in mouth could be oral cancer in early stages. Sores which could indicate the cancer also appear on penis or vagina. Do not hesitate to get them checked out by a health professional who can provide you further guidance.
3. Pain:Often pain due to cancer may indicate that it has metastasized or spread to other parts of body other than in some cases. People suffering from bone or testicular cancer experience pain in the early stages. Brain tumor causes sudden headaches which do not respond to medications. Cancers in colon, ovary or rectum cause pain in the back.
2. Fatigue:Fatigue, like pain, happens as the cancer progresses, wearing out the patient. People who suffer from cancer of colon, leukemia or stomach cancer show signs of fatigue that persists even with good rest in the early stages of their illness. The loss of blood due to these cancers is responsible for the fatigue.
1. Lumps and tumors:Thickening of the body tissue or tumors can be cancerous in some cases, though there are chances that they could be benign. Cancer in breast, testicle, or lymph nodes often appears as tumor which can be felt through skin with careful observation. Breast cancer can appear in form of changes in breast size, shape or thickening of skin.
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| Top 10 Ways To Make Your Crush Like You Back Posted: 02 Sep 2013 12:50 AM PDT Some of our crushes last only for a few seconds, while some of them are bigger and stay in our heart for much longer time. Sometimes we get so desperate and insane when we fail to come under our crushes' notice, and we, in haste, tend to make things worse by taking some wrong steps. Well, at your service then! Here we go with 10 steps that will definitely help you to get you crush's attention. 10. Spread the word and finally initiate a conversation:Talk to a common friend, and give him/her some hints regarding your interest in your crush. When this friend tries to dig further (which he/she would certainly do), tell him/her that you’ve noticed this person staring at you. Smart, isn’t it? By doing this, you'll turn the whole game around. This will make your crush realize that actually they are the ones falling for you. This will finally turn your one-sided crush into the attraction and infatuation from both sides. Now, talk very nicely with your crush, try to show them that you are kind, and caring. And one more thing towards the end- don't force yourself to take up all of your crushes' likes and interests. After all, unlike forces attract. Not the clones!
9. Have some opposite sex friends around you and make sure, your crush notices you talking to them:Try and have subtle flirt with your friends; that's quite noticeable to your crush. You need to show them that you are in 'High Demand' and they need to take some initiative to come closer to the most popular, kind and extremely lively person. But make use of this inborn instinct (jealousy) effectively; don't let it ruin everything you’ve done so far.
8. Befriends with your crush's friends:Another crucial and smart move. By doing this, you'll increase the probability of having conversation with your crush. At some stage, you will find your crush and you in the same circle. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and talk. But, a bit formally as of now. However, NEVER commit the mistake of USING his/her friends to get them.
7. Discrete eye contacts:Amidst all the above preparations, you need to maintain proper eye contact with your crush. Make sure, you don't forcibly try to catch your crush's eyes; otherwise you'll end up ruining all the chemistry you’ve built up so far. One healthy advice – don't exchange glances with your crush in front of his/her friends. Because, if friends start teasing your crush with your name, your exciting and magical secret game may turn into a boring one.
6. Casually bump into:Yes! You got me right. A bump into your crush should seem like a pure accident – don't commit the mistake of making it obvious. After you guys have had this magical bump, bring out your power tool – say 'sorry' with a smile and look at them with some glare in your eyes, for more than a second. Now don't just lose yourself then and there. Gather yourself up, turn around briskly and slip off from that place.
5. Smile:Here's a trick. Look at your crush discretely for a micro second, turn your eyes away as soon as you as feel that your crush is going to see you, and then, smile to yourself. It has to be a beautiful smile, just a bit like you had a funny thought. A smile can do wonders.
4. Play hard:This is one smart way to make your crush want YOU badly. Never trail your crush or behave like you're always around to work as they command. As already suggested, show them that you have your own life and you are pretty busy with your own stuff. Never let them feel that you are a 'Vella'; who is easily available. This works… really!
3. Keep in mind “The Do Nots”:Sometimes, in over excitement, you make few mistakes that may turn off your crush in the beginning itself. Here are a few mistakes that you cannot afford to make at any cost.
2. Maintain your looks:You need to look good and approachable when your crush is around. Polish yourself up. Be well-dressed. Show off everything you are good at. Try and look your attractive best and never stiffen yourself up when your crush goes past you. Be a sport. Let your crush yearn to know a fun loving, attractive and an enthusiastic person like you.
1. Build the foundation:The first thing you have to do is 'come under your crush's light'. You need to get their attention and have to make them feel positive about you. You need to show that you are an interesting person, who is jovial and happily enjoying life. For coming under their positive light, you may try these points:
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