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- Top 10 Things To Spend Money On Before You Hit 30
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- 7 Scary Facts About Fast Foods
- 7 Health Tips For Those Who Work A Lot On Computer
- Top 10 New Music Tracks That Breaking Bad Introduced You To
| Top 10 Things To Spend Money On Before You Hit 30 Posted: 15 Oct 2013 04:47 AM PDT By the time you get into the mid 20′s you’ve finished college and entered the rat race. You start earning real money for the first time in your life and it can be intimidating at first to handle it all. Basically you are a still a kid who pretends to be a grown up so it is easy to waste away all the money you earn in the early part of your career. It is a normal learning process and slowly you’ll learn how to handle money better. There are certain things that you should spend money on before you hit 30 because it will be harder to do all this later on in life. So here are the top 10 things you should spend money on while you are still young. 10. A Washing Machine:As soon as you start earning and start living on your own, the first thing you should buy is a washing machine. Trust me, you’ll thank me later. Living on your own is fun but quickly you’ll find that there is no time to do all the things you need to do to keep the house running. You’ll wonder how your mom kept the house running without going insane. At such a time a fully automatic washing machine with a built in dryer will be your best friend.
9. A Motorcycle:You’ve always wanted to buy that motorcycle and go on a country wide road trip but when you had the time you didn’t have the money. It might seem that now when you have the money you don’t have the time, but buy a motorcycle before 30 because if you don’t do it now, you might never do it. This will be a mistake and you won’t use it as much as you’d have liked and you’ll end up selling it after a few years but still go ahead and make this mistake. You’ll be glad you did later on in life.
8. Gym:One thing to spend money on before hitting 30 is a gym membership. If you are earning enough to build a home gym, that’s even better. Don’t try to save money by compromising on fitness. If you become fit early in life, the later years will be much better. It is easy to stay fit if you have exercise equipment such as cycles, weights and joggers. Even if you don’t get time to use all these things, just think of them as an investment in your health and buy them.
7. Books:Buy as many books as you can buy and also remember to read them. Don’t just buy books to fill up the bookshelves. Books will teach you more than what you’ve learned in college. Develop the habit of reading and it will help you through out your life. Spending money on books is never a mistake and you should do it even after 30 but make sure to buy and read as many books as you can before 30.
6. Charity:Many young people think that donating money to charity is a waste and only left for those who have passed their prime and are successful enough to give away money. But the truth is that you can and should always do charity no matter how old you are. If you don’t have money, volunteer and donate your time or just donate old stuff you don’t use anymore. It’s good karma.
5. Loved Ones:Remember to spend money on your loved ones. Buy them gifts and spend time with them. You are young and single and it is a great time to pamper your loved ones and strengthen the bond with your family. Don’t stay selfish and only think about yourself. Remember that it is important to spend both your money and your time to show that you love someone.
4. Property:House prices keep increasing every year and it is getting harder and harder to buy a house. But property is a very good investment especially if you buy it with that in mind. Don’t try to buy your dream house that you’ve always wanted to own. Buy within your means and think of it as an investment. If you buy property and then give it on rent it can also earn you extra passive income.
3. Education:Before you are 30 spend as much as you have to on your education. Education will help you earn more in the long run. But education doesn’t necessarily mean only college degrees. Learning a basic skill is an education. Learning to cook, to dance, to speak a foreign language etc. are all part of your education. When you are young it is easy to learn new things so spend as much as you have to.
2. Wedding:Weddings can be expensive. When you are below 30, your spending is less and you can afford to have a lavish wedding. Of course do this only if you already have someone you want to marry. There is no point in rushing a marriage just because you have the money right now.
1. TravelThe most important thing you can spend money on before 30 is travelling. Those who don’t travel, never give themselves the chance to grow. Staying in one place all your life is like reading only one page of a book. So take the time to travel around. Take work opportunities that allow you to travel. Don’t be shy of spending money on travelling.
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| Top 10 Tourist Destinations In Himachal Pradesh Posted: 15 Oct 2013 04:20 AM PDT Situated on the foothills of the great Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is constituted by a series of several valleys and peaks. The mountainous landscape, snow-clad peaks and a pleasing climate throughout the year make Himachal the paradise on earth. Deservedly explored by those who wish to experience adventure and witness nature at its very best, Himachal sure is the promised destination for travelers from across the world. There's an array of tourist places here, most of which offer stirring escapades like paragliding, trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. Take a break and plan a trip to the places listed below…. 10. Chail:Situated at a height of about 2250 meters, Chail is among the smallest hill resorts in the Himalayan landscape. Separated by just 45 kms from Shimla, this little hill-station is positioned on a higher altitude and covered by thick Deodar trees. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala made Chail his summer capital after he was expelled out of Shimla.
9. Kinnaur:Kinnaur is another beautiful district of Himachal known for cold desert mountains, lush green valleys and orchards. Situated at a distance of around 250 kms from Shimla, this hill station grows all top fruits like apple, peaches and almonds. Naturally rich in dark forests of oak and chestnut trees, Kinnaur connects to other places through NH 22. The place is the right spot for adventure and water-sport enthusiasts.
8. Kasauli:Kasauli is a serene place that best signifies the presence of celestial nature in Devbhoomi Himachal. The ways to extensively popular Monkey Point is full of bunches of flowers and lush greenery. Another place worth-visiting are Sanawar, Dagshai and Subathu. Sloppy mountains, crystal-clear lakes and rivers and dense forest ranges leave tourists spellbound.
7. Lahaul & Spiti:Lahaul & Spiti are the two heritage spots with several prehistoric places to visit. Monasteries that showcase rare art work, archaic temples, valleys, lakes and rivers make these places really arresting. Places like Guru Ghantal Monastery and Gondla are our royal heritage of Himachal Pradesh and a must-visit for everybody.
6. Kullu:A blissful valley, Kullu district is one of the top tourist destinations in Himachal. The majestic Beas River running along the small town adds to the beauty of the hill station. There are several religious attractions including Bijli Mahadev, Raghunath Temple and Jagannathi Devi Temple. Kullu is the perfect place for adventurous activities like skiing and trekking.
5. Dalhousie:Since Dalhousie is one of a few less-explored areas in Chamba Valley and the entire Himachal, this is the place to visit if you want to spot untouched beauty on earth! Spread over five beautiful hills, the town secures the reputation for having the prettiest hotels that remind you of the British Raj.
4. Khajjiar:Well-recognized as Mini Switzerland internationally, Khajjiar is another heighted place in District Chamba. It is exceptionally appealing because of its scenic beauty, thick Deodar and Pine forests and natural lakes. A visitor should certainly visit Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary and Khajjiar temple.
3. Dharamshala and Mcleodganj:Located in the Kangra district of Himachal, Dharamshala seems to welcome the visitors with the charm of a hill resort. There are alluring places like Kangra Art Museum, St. John's Church, Dal Lake, Namgyal Monastery and Nurpur fort there. The most adjacent place to Dharamshala in the Kangra Valley is the town of Mcleodganj, the home to the Tibetan Government in Exile. Gompas, monasteries and strong Tibetan culture have a great influence around and on those who visit the place.
2. Manali:Manali is the ultimate abode for adventure lovers willing to sight calming backdrops of the great Himalayas from very close. Snow-capped mountains offer a unique blend of excitement and serenity, and this is probably what makes Manali one of the most sought out tourist places in North India. Bordered by chilly pine forests, this magical place is located in the lap of Kullu Valley and gives the visitor a divine energy and soothes their soul.
1. Shimla:The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, popular as 'Hills Queen' far and wide, Shimla is the best place to be at during vacations. This small hill station with its wonderfully charming and cool surroundings is now an ideal destination for honeymoon. Shimla is dotted with a lot of tourist points, with the antique Christ Church, Ridge, Mall Road, Advance Study Point and Summer Hill being the main attractions. Once here, one can catch a glimpse of the beauty of almost all major tourist spots of Himachal.
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| 7 Scary Facts About Fast Foods Posted: 15 Oct 2013 03:03 AM PDT The 1950's saw growing demand for fast food, as there was rise in families with both the couples being career oriented, with no one wanting to spend the evening cooking dinner after hectic working hours. Fast food initially popularized by the Americans, is now fortunately or unfortunately available all over the world. Many consider fast food to be nothing more than quickly processed pseudo-foods that do more harm to our body than good. Most of the ingredients that go into the preparation of fast food are not something we would eat naturally. The fast food is conveniently available everywhere, looks very appealing, taste good and suites well with the fast paced life today's generation thus being quite popular among consumers. Here is the list of 7 scary facts about fast foods which will surely fail in stopping you from gorging on it, but at least help you limiting their consumption. 7. Fast Food is not healthy:A number of health problems have been linked to increasing consumption of fast food based on substantial information gathered by various studies conducted by food and nutrition departments. Fast food has been linked to increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and poor nutrition among consumers. It has been proven that fast food is high in fat content, thus increasing the BMI, leading to weight gain and diseases associated with it. It also increases insulin resistance which can lead to diabetes. Add to the list sleep apnea, impotence, high blood pressure, depression, asthma, PCOS, gallstones, reflux, indigestion and many more.
6. Fast Food Encourages Gorging:If you are hungry and plan on jumping into one of the numerous fast food joint easily accessible at any place; then it is time you remember the proverb 'Look before you leap'. Studies indicate that fast food including sodas that make you gorge upon them ravenously. The factors about fast food that encourage overeating are -it is low in fiber content, most of the fast food have additives to make it delicious, high calories are packed in small portions, high in fat content and in addition it has high sugar in liquid form. By entering the fast food joint when you are hungry, not only you are eating unhealthy food, moreover you are eating more of it.
5. Where do they come from?Unlike the meat cooked at home traditionally, the processed meat used for hamburgers, hot dogs or nuggets come from different animals. They are made in huge factories where the meat from different animals gets combined. The meat for one single hamburger may come from nearly 100 animals. All it will take is one infected animal to infect all the lot.
4. Shit!The costliest coffee sold in fast food joints is the Kopi Luwak. I am not sure how many of you know that it is produced from the droppings of civet. Civets eat choicest of ripe berries of coffee and then poop partly digested berries. These berries are then processed and as Kopi Luwak coffee which costs nearly $ 300 per kilogram. Some studies have proven that nearly 50% percent of fountain drink dispensers have traces of fecal bacteria on them, how does that happen is a big mystery.
3. Where is my Strawberry?Those of you, who love the strawberry milkshakes have to know that they do not come with the nutritional benefits of the berries, but rather contain nearly 50 different chemicals, most of which are unhealthy and harmful, which gives it the taste of strawberry. More shocking is the production of Pink colored drinks and food products, which may contain insects Dactylopius Coccus Costa, which are dried and ground into fine powder to be used in processed food to give it a pink or purple hue.
2. Fast Food leads to Nutritional deficiency:People who regularly consume fast food suffer from nutritional deficiency especially of Vitamins A, Vitamins C and dietary fiber. The intake of fats and calories among the fast food consumers is much higher than their consumption of essential nutrients required by the body. Carbonated soft drinks, fries, nuggets and other unhealthy food when consumed in large quantities, restricts the consumption of nutritional food leading to many negative effects on health.
1. Do they serve what they claim to serve?Recently there was much furor created in Ireland and Great Britain when the ground beef they were consuming was found to be including meat of horses and pigs. Some ground beef contained nearly 30% of horse meat. Some of the chicken nuggets have very less of chicken meat in them. People who eat fried food will never realize that they are consuming silly putty. The chemical compound Dimethylpolyiloxane which prevents frying oil from foaming is what silly putty is made from. Carmic acid which is used in production of meat products like sausages, pie filling and many other food items is extracted from crushed bodies of beetles. Manufacturers get away with hairs, feathers and other unwanted ingredients in fast food, especially the ground ones as they don't have to declare all the ingredients involved in production of that recipe, furthermore in the final product, it is difficult to detect the unwanted creepy ingredients that makes them so appetizing.
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| 7 Health Tips For Those Who Work A Lot On Computer Posted: 15 Oct 2013 02:37 AM PDT The number of people who are spending nearly half of the day in front of computer is growing day by day. Many people have to spend nearly 12-15 hours on computers to meet their work demands whereas others sit in front of computers for fun time. The long hours using computers has many career benefits, but they also come with numerous health hazards. The growing field of IT industry and advancement in internet and computer technology has not only seen the progress of mankind in scientific frontier, but it has also given rise to many diseases related to computer usage. Studies have shown that people who sit for most of the day are 54% more likely to die of heart attacks, and we often sit to work on computers. If you are the person who uses computers for most of the day, then it is important to follow the 7 health tips to stay healthy even when you are in front of computers. 7. Eat healthy food:If you are engrossed with your computers it is very likely that you do not notice your thirst or hunger pangs; therefore it is important to have reminders to ensure that you eat and drink water at regular intervals. Eat food that is easy on your stomach when you work. Do not skip meals just because you are behind schedule and have to catch up with your work. Carry some healthy fruits and snacks with you to work to keep yourself well energized. Working on heated computers, sitting under strong lights and in air conditioned spaces can cause dehydration. Keep a bottle of water handy to keep yourself well hydrated.
6. Exercise regularly:Though exercise is required by everyone for a healthy living and physical fitness, it is more important for techies as their work has little scope for burning those calories. Make up for your sedentary works style by strictly following an exercise regime. Walk, cycle, climb stairs and do whatever it takes to break sweat.
5. Take a break:Even when you are engrossed in watching a thriller in a movie theater, you will be given a break at the intermission. Take cue from it and understand that it is not safe to sit for hours at stretch in the same position in front of computers. Get up and stretch your body. Walk around a bit before getting back to your work. Never spend more than 2 hours at a stretch in front of computer without giving your body and mind a break.
4. Set the computer screen at your eye level:Setting the computer at your eye level will help in maintaining a proper posture for your neck and back. If the monitor is set in wrong position it will cause permanent damage or injury to your neck and back, leading to debilitating chronic pain. The ideal distance to set the monitor is 45-60 cm or generally at an arm's length away from the eyes of the user. Maintain your neck in a neutral position by adjusting all the computer accessories in their ideal positions.
3. Maintain proper posture:Set up your computer in a place which will allow you to maintain proper posture of your body. Find a table and chair that allow you to have enough leg room and comfortable height for your legs to rest. Have the keyboard positioned approximately at the height of your elbow. Do not keep the mouse at a distance where you have to strain to reach it. Sit with your back touching the back support of the chair. Land your feet flat on the floor. Keep your knees either at equal height or slightly lower than your hips. Give enough support to both your upper and lower back. Use armrests if you are comfortable with them.
2. Avoid repetitive strain injury on wrists and fingers:The only physical movement seen in the computer user is that of fingers and wrists which can cause Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The continuous typing on keyboard and clicking of mouse can result in forceful and awkward movements damaging muscles, nerves and tendons in wrists, fingers and hands. Follow the guidelines provided for proper use of keyboard and mouse to minimize the injury. For healthy, pain-free typing, maintain proper alignment of your fingers, hands, and forearms, moving them always as a single unit at the same time in the same direction, freely. Avoid jerky and strenuous movements. Exercise your fingers, wrists and hands in between work for few minutes.
1. Keep an eye on your eyes:Eyes are the in the front line of attack when it comes to using computers. You often stare at the screen for long hours without realizing that you are straining your eyes. Not until you have to visit the Ophthalmologist will you realize the harm you are causing to your precious eyes. Give your eyes a break from the stress of work by relaxing them once in a while. Close your eyes and rest them for a few minutes. Walk up to your window and look at views which are at a great distance. Remember to blink when you are immersed in work or watching that amazing video your friend sent you. The post 7 Health Tips For Those Who Work A Lot On Computer appeared first on TopYaps. |
| Top 10 New Music Tracks That Breaking Bad Introduced You To Posted: 15 Oct 2013 02:25 AM PDT 'Breaking Bad', the television series that mesmerized the entire world with its unique appeal and attention-grabbing plot had a lot to proffer in terms of musical scores as well. The series that is distributed over 5 seasons has some of the most memorable tracks including 'Bonfire' and 'Crawl Space' properly spaced in its timeline. Anyone who is interested in learning the musical side of 'Breaking Bad' must check out all the songs featured. And for their convenience, we’re here with the ten best tracks that start echoing in our mind whenever and wherever we hear the name of this epic TV show. 10. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever:The cookin' 1968 version of 'On clear day you can see forever' from Peddlers is one of the songs featured in Breaking Bad to look out for. The song lends a pivotal moment to the story by playing in the background of the meth making montage in the early part of season 5. Maybe, it was the only song in the entire crime drama, where Walter played true gentlemen. 9. Shimmy Shimmy ya:Episode 8 of season 3 features the famous song 'I See You'. Prince Fatty made the cover of 'Shimmy Shimmy ya' along with Horseman in 2008. The song perfectly complements the guitar rhythm played along with special piano clicks. 8. Tidal Wave:Episode 10 of season 4 'Salud' is remembered for distorted take on the danceable retro surf rock blended by the unusually special vocals. The original band Thee O Sees is popularly known for their entertaining scores and hard hitting lyrics. 7. Bonfire:Episode 4 of season 5 features 'Bonfire' by Knife Party. The song was one of the most popular songs from their 2012 album 'Rage Valley'. The elctro drops in the track perfectly match its reggae tinged notes. Bonfire playing in the background makes the episode season five more restrained and worth taking into your groove. 6. Unga Bunga Bunga:Episode 2 from season 4 'Thirty-Eight Snub' has one musical jewel in store in the name of 'Unga Bunga Bunga' by Public Enemy. The song gives a new high to the by then dull backdrop of 'Breaking Bad'. The song is played when Jesse Pinkman throws a big booze party for the locals in the town. 5. Hoochie Mama:In episode 2 season 4 'Thirty-Eight Snub' a vibrant song 'Hoochie Mama' by Live Crew plays in the background. The song features when Skinny Pete and Badger enter into a heated debate about zombie themed video games. 4. Who is Gonna Save My Soul:In season 1 episode 7 ' A No Rough Stuff Style Deal' the song from 'The Odd Couple' gave us 'Who's gonna save my soul'. The song sung by Gnarls Barkley replicates true and continuous jumbled moments involving Walter and other characters in the serial at that point in time. 4. Black:Episode 13 of season 4 'Face Off' originally comes from an album 'Rome' that features Norah Jones and Jack White. The song 'Black' was sung by Norah Jones in a perfect modern sound. Its video was originally shot with her standing amidst brightly lit dystopian atmosphere. As for Breaking Bad, the songs makes a delightful background for Walter's 'I won' moment with Skylar. 3. Night in the City:In episode 8 season 5, the heart touching song 'Night in the city' sung by Apple Trax features in the background when Walter White and Lydia Rodarte meet at the café. Not only the song pumps the desired intensity, but also makes the conversation look more real. 2. Take My True Love by the Hand:Episode 14 of the final season 'Ozymandias' comprised of one of the most emotional sequences in the entire series. The particular scene where Walter is trying to push his last remaining barrel into the desert is when the song sung by April Wine 'Sign of the Gypsy Queen' plays in the background to complete its feel. 1. My Baby Blue:'Breaking Bad' in its final episode came out true to its essence with Walter White back in his meth lab dying finally and Badfinger's 'Baby Blue' playing in the backdrop. The lyrics matched the situation and resonated with the viewer's mood as well. The post Top 10 New Music Tracks That Breaking Bad Introduced You To appeared first on TopYaps. |
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