Einstein And Some Real Incidents

Some interesting and revealing incidents from the life of Albert Einstein
who was recently honored by Time magazine as the Man of the Century.

One day during a speaking tour, Albert Einstein's driver, who often sat at the back of the hall during his lectures, remarked that he could probably give the lecture himself, having heard it so many times. Sure enough, at the next stop on the tour, Einstein and the driver switched places, with Einstein sitting at the back in his driver's uniform.
Having delivered a flawless lecture, the driver was asked a difficult question by a member of the audience. "Well, the answer to that question is quite simple," he casually replied. "I bet my driver, sitting up at the back there, could answer it!"

Albert Einstein's wife often suggested that he dress more professionally when he headed off to work. "Why should I?" he would invariably argue. "Everyone knows me there." When the time came for Einstein to attend his first major conference, she begged him to dress up a bit. "Why should I?" said Einstein. "No one knows me there!"

Albert Einstein was often asked to explain the general theory of relativity. "Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour," he once declared. "Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity!"

When Albert Einstein was working in Princeton university, one day he was going back home he forgot his home address. The driver of the cab did not recognise him. Einstein asked the driver if he knows Einstein's home. The driver said "Who does not know Einstein's address? Everyone in Princeton knows.Do you want to meet him?. Einstein replied "I am Einstein. I forgot my home address, can you take me there? "The driver reached him to his home and did not even collect his fare from him.

Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in his briefcase but couldn't find it. Then he looked in the seat beside him. He still couldn't find it.

The conductor said, 'Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry about it.'

Einstein nodded appreciatively. The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets. As he was ready to move to the next car, he turned around and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees looking under his seat for his ticket.

The conductor rushed back and said, 'Dr. Einstein, Dr. Einstein, don't worry, I know who you are. No problem. You don't need a ticket. I'm sure you bought one.'

Einstein looked at him and said, 'Young man, I too, know who I am. What I don't know is where I'm going.'

Love And Marriage Explained Beautifully

A student asks a teacher, "What is love?"The teacher said, "in order to answer your question, go to the wheat field and choose the biggest wheat and come back.
But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back o pick."
The student went to the field, go thru first row, he saw one big wheat, but he wonders....may be there is a bigger one later.

Then he saw another bigger one... but may be there is an even bigger one waiting for him.
Later, when he finished more than half of the wheat field, he start to realize that the wheat is not as big as the previous one he saw, he know he has missed the biggest one, and he regretted.

So, he ended up went back to the teacher with empty hand.
The teacher told him, "...this is love... you keep looking for a better one, but when later you realize, you have already miss the person...."

*"What is marriage then?" the student asked.
The teacher said, "in order to answer your question, go to the corn field and choose the biggest corn and come back. But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick."

The student went to the corn field, this time he is careful not to repeat the previous mistake, when he reach the middle of the field, he has picked one medium corn that he feel satisfy, and come back to the teacher.

The teacher told him, "this time you bring back a corn.... you look for one that is just nice, and you have faith and believe this is the best one you get.... this is marriage."

Benefits of Fruits on Skin

Papaya

This fruit is the best bet when it comes to skin care, papaya is a good source of Vitamin A and papain. Vitamin A acts as an anti-oxidant, while the papain breaks down inactive proteins and removes dead skin cells. The best feature of the fruit is its low sodium quality. Since the salt content is less, the water retention is also little. The result is an overall hydrated skin. Rub mashed papaya on cracked heels to remove dead cell and make feet softer.

Apple

Apple is a great source of fibre which keeps the bowels clean, ensuring skin that is free of acne and boils. It is also loaded with phytochemicals that have properties similar to anti-oxidants. Studies have also shown that eating apples regularly can reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Mix a gated apple with honey and apply on your face for five minutes for a hydrated, stress free skin.

Peach

Peach is packed with potassium and flavonoids apart from Vitamin A. It helps revitalising and hydrating epidermis. The antioxidants help wounds recover faster and prevents signs of early ageing. Grate one peach, mix with sugar and use as a face scrub.

Oranges

This fruit belongs to the citrus family and is best know for its astringent and toning properties. Rub fresh orange peel on your skin to tighten it and lighten the colour. Another useful tip is to take the juice of 2 oranges and freeze it in an ice tray. Rub your face with frozen orange juice cubes. It will instantly freshen you up and lift up the tiredness from your face. The juice will give your dull and oily face an instant sheen. Oranges are a good source of Vitamin C which is known to improve the skin texture and color.

Pomegranates

Pomegranates are excellent for oily and combination skin. Rich in AHA, pomegranate juice can be used as an astringent and is also a natural toner. Crush pomegranate seeds and use it as a scrub for skin care, this will remove excess oil and make your skin look fresh. Massage pomegranate juice on your face for around 10 minutes and then wash off for an instant glow. Like oranges pomegranates also contain Vitamin C and folic and numerous antioxidants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in building up the immune system

Beauty Fruit
Apples

Apples are a great conditioner and toner for your skin. They have amazing skin-healing powers and have been used as a beauty aid for centuries. Add a cup of apple juice to your bath to cleanse and soften your skin. The juice of apple can be used as a breathe freshener too. Apple juice when applied to your hair scalp can prevent dandruff. Use as a final rinse after shampooing your hair. Also, remember, apples are filled with pectin - essential for fighting the dreaded acne.

Lemons

A classic home beauty ingredient. Lemons are used to cleanse and freshen the skin and hair. Use lemon slices to soften rough skin spots such as elbows and heels. Lemon slices also help deodorize and mix a few teaspoons of lemon juice in your bath and you will feel fresh the whole day. Lemon juice can be added to your favourite cleanser or shampoo to refresh and tone your scalp. It also helps prevent dandruff. Lemon rinds can be rubbed on to scars as it aids healing. Lemon is a ,natural bleach it can help to fade out dark spots and acne scars too.

Bananas

Banana is a great emollient for your skin and hair. They are rich in protein and natural fats and can be used on all skin types. An easy facemask that will make your skin supple is to apply mashed banana all over your skin and leave it on for 2o minutes, rinse off with warm water and moisturize after that. Mashed banana also makes a wonderful hair conditioner when mixed with a 1 tablespoon of honey. Perfect for keeping hair beautiful even if dyed regularly.

Pineapple

Like papaya, pineapples are great skin softeners, which cleanses and rejuvenates dull and dry skin. Use pineapple slices on rough skin spots like knees, elbows, and heels. Use a slice of pineapple as you would a sponge or loofah to scrub your body in the bath or shower.

Papaya

Papaya- rich in papain enzyme and Vitamin A, is the best treatment for exfoliating your skin. For having a fresh and glowing skin apply mashed papaya and 3 teaspoons of aloe vera gel and massage all over your body monthly. Leave on your skin for no more than five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Use it with caution for the first time as it may sometimes irritate sensitive skin.

Peaches

Peaches are highly emollient and perfect for dry skin types. Mash a fresh peach and combine with a tablespoon of plain yogurt to make a smooth paste. Apply on the skin and leave it on for 20 mins and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel moisturized and supple to the touch.
So, why not start munching on all these healthy fruits and leave some to be applied on your skin too. They are scrumptious and oh so irresistible. They can satisfy your sweet tooth and none of the calories!

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Tips About Privacy Settings On Facebook

Facebook is a very popular social network, and privacy issues among the users is one of the biggest concerns cropping up in the social network media. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, when asked about privacy on Facebook, said that, "A lot of companies would be trapped by the conventions and their legacies of what they've built, doing a privacy change - doing a privacy change for 350 million users is not the kind of thing that a lot of companies would do. But we viewed that as a really important thing, to always keep a beginner's mind and what would we do if we were starting the company now and we decided that these would be the social norms now and we just went for it".

Firstly, you must understand that, even though a lot of safety measures are taken by the networking service, to keep up privacy of the users, we should also take the necessary steps to protect our Facebook account. Now, I will guide you through the primary steps to keep your Facebook account secured. For that, you must first have a Facebook account. So, let's start.

Choose your Privacy Settings
* Before we start, type your email ID and password on the Facebook home page and then click on the login button. Now you will enter into your profile page of Facebook.
* On your profile page, click on Accounts tab and then click Privacy settings from the drop down menu.
* You will be directed to a page, where you can easily control, how you want to share and what you want people to see.
* The four options where you can choose from are: Everyone, Friends of Friends, Friends only, Recommended.
* Everyone means that you don’t have any privacy and anyone can see your details and access your page.
* Friends of Friends is an option in which the friends of your friends will be able to access some of your details, but not all of them.
* In the option, Friends only, friends on your friend list only can access your details.
* In the Recommended option, Facebook gives you a mixture of all three options.
* For the beginners, it's better to choose Friends only option for safety reasons.
* Click on Friends only option, and then click on Apply settings to save the changes.
* You could also customize your privacy by clicking on Customize Settings.
* In this window, you can easily change any category, and to customize, click on the right button, Edit Settings, to open a drop down menu, where you can choose between Everyone, Friends of Friends, Friends only or customize for specific people.
* The category is divided into three sub categories: Things I share, Things others share and Contact information.
* Scroll down this window for more options to configure or customize.
* On the same window, there is an option on the top right, Preview My Profile.
* When you click on this option, you can preview how your profile will look, when someone visits your page.

Seclusion from Facebook Search Results and Search Engine Results
Privacy from Facebook Search Results
To enable this, click on the Privacy settings from the drop down menu of the 'Accounts tab'. Click on View settings, near Connecting on Facebook. Select Friends only from the category, Search for you on Facebook. After doing this, only friends and family can find you in Facebook search results.

Privacy from Search Engines
Facebook receives a huge traffic through search engines. To block your profile from being indexed by the search engines, you need to follow these steps. In Privacy settings option, click on Edit your settings, for editing the applications and websites. Now, disable the Public search button, by clicking on Edit settings on the right end of the category, Public search.

Block Images and Videos that you are Tagged in
Few of us don't want other people to view the images and videos that they are tagged in. To avoid this, click on Privacy settings and then click on Customize settings, on the directed page. In this window, go to the category Photos and videos you're tagged in, and edit the settings and customize it to Only Me and save the settings.

Other Tips to Maintain Privacy on Facebook
* Disable the box, Show my friends on my profile, on your profile page.
* Disable the box, Friends can post on my Wall , by clicking on Customize settings, to avoid embarrassing wall posts.
* Keep your contact information private, by editing the settings to Friends only, in the contact information category, by clicking on Customize settings, on the Privacy settings window.
You can also use a tool called 'ReclaimPrivacy', which can help you to secure your privacy in Facebook. This tool, analyzes you Facebook account and indicates the zones of insecurity. Also, block people on Facebook, whom you don't want to connect with. In spite of all these measures, Mark Zuckerberg asserts that, "the age of privacy is over". There may be some pleasure hackers and intruders who would poke into your Facebook account and trouble you. So, we are surely taking the risk of using the social networking site. So, I advice you to use your account constructively and maintain privacy in all spheres.

Top 10 Super Power Countries of the World

01. The United States of America

United States of America is the number one super power in the world. It is the most influential country that contains the world’s strongest army and a powerful democracy, as well. United States reached to the highest powerful position after a long struggle and hard work. It is more commonly known as the Super power and it contains a highly influential media. This country is a prestigious and influential member of a number of influential bodies.
Following list has been created after conducting a number of surveys; here are the most powerful countries of the world,

02. Russian Federation

This country contains the world’s second most powerful army and it controls several states in the Central
Asian region. This country contains a large population. Due to its heavy population, it is safe from all kind of external influences on its internal politics, economic and financial issues.It can turn into a super power due to its powerful force.

03. Peoples Republic of China

This country contains the world’s 4th largest GNP. This country has received supremacy over France and Great Britain in last few years. This country contains a large and powerful army.

04. France

It is the world’s 5th most powerful country and it is the prestigious and influential member of UN Security Council. It is a nuclear power country with the influence on many African nations.

05. Britain

Britain is the member of UN Security Council and it is a powerful nuclear country. It is considered to have the world’s most stable democracy. This country influences on world politics. It is number one in music, films, media and other activities. This country is also the member of European Union.

06. Japan

Japan contains a large economy and it is one of the leading democratic power countries. This country has a large population but due to tough competition, it comes after above five countries.

07. Republic of India

This country is very popular and contains a powerful democracy. It is a rapidly growing country and it is a nuclear power.

08. Federal Republic of Germany

It contains the world’s third largest economy and it is the most influential and powerful member of the European Union. Germany lost much of its influence on world during the WWII.

09. Pakistan

Pakistan has a large population of Muslims and it is a nuclear power. It has one of the strongest world armies. It has greatly influenced by dictatorship and military interference and due to which its democracy becomes weak. This country has a great potential to grow.

10. Republic of Brazil

It is a large Latin American county, it is considered to have the world’s largest Portuguese speaking population. This country has an influential and stable media. This country has secure relations with rest of the world.

Speediest Fish On The Planet

In a fishy recreation of House of the Flying Daggers, these pictures capture the break-neck 75mph speeds of one of the fastest hunts on the planet.
The images, captured by Reinhard Dirscherl, 47, from Germany, freeze in time the amazing techniques used by the planet's most rapid fish.
Atlantic Sailfish, caught on camera by Reinhard in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, can be seen in large groups darting in and out of schools of favourite prey sardines.

Fast food: The speediest fish on the planet that swim through the ocean at 75mph on the hunt for sardines
The photographer came inches from the sword-nosed hunter as sardines took cover behind him in one raid

A sailfish hunts sardines at break-neck speed off Isla Mujeres off the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

In one picture the photographer comes inches from one of the sword-nosed hunters as sardines took cover behind him in one raid
By grouping together, the sardines look for safety in numbers hoping to thwart the animals trying to pick them off
One picture even shows how he came face-to-face with one of the sword-nosed hunters as sardines took cover behind him during one raid. Every year the sardines migrate along the Yucatan coast attracting predators like sailfish.
As they are attacked from all sides the sardines form defensive bait balls. By grouping together, they look for safety in numbers hoping to thwart the animals trying to pick them off.
And taking even more desperate measures, the sardines even used Reinhard for protection.

Every year the sardines migrate along the Yucatan coast attracting predators like sailfish

As the sardines are attacked from all sides they form defensive bait balls in a bid to save themselves
He said: 'When the sailfish hunt the sardines, the sardines panic. 'The sardines will use any means they can to hide, and the only barrier they could create between them and the sailfish was me.
'Sometimes they surrounded me completely and the Sailfishes circled around.
'Fortunately they wouldn't attack while I was there as they were wary of me. If they did then the sword on their nose could do a lot of damage. 'It was a fantastic experience for me.'

Tropical and Exotic Fruits of the Philippines

The tropical climate of the Philippines makes it possible for the soil to grow some delicious exotic fruits. Most of these exotic fruits are of South American origin and brought here by the West Indies, Spanish or the Americans. These heavenly fruits can be found fresh in the local market for cheap prices. Some of the fruits mentioned are only available seasonally.

1. Philippine Mangoes

Undeniably Philippine mangoes are the sweetest and juiciest in the world. Recorded in the 1995 World Guinness Book of Records as the sweetest fruit. The sweetest mangoes come from the province of Zambales and Guimaras in IloIlo.
There is a wide variety of mangoes in the Philippines but the most popular and the sweetest is the "Kalabaw" variety. Locals eat unripe green mangoes with bagoong (shrimp paste) although this maybe an usually acquired taste. Green mangoes are great with vodka as cocktails!

2. Rambutan

Sweet and juicy when fresh. Rambutan literally means hairy caused by the 'hair' that covers this fruit.

3. Avocado

Very refreshing as fruit shake. Try if you can find avocado flavored ice-cream in the local groceries. Arce is a good brand of local ice cream. They use local fruits as flavor. Avocado is cheap in the Philippines. You can buy them at 1$USD for a kilo and when in season they can go as low as .50$USD per kilo!

4. Lanzones

Sweet and succulent little round fruits. The sweetest lanzones come from the province of Camiguin, where they hold an annual festival celebrating the lanzones fruit.

5. Durian

The king of Tropical fruits found it's way in the Philippines through our neighboring countries. Known for its large size and unique aroma. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The 19th-century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds". The province of Davao in Mindanao is home to durian farms.

6. Langka (Jackfruit)

When ripe this fruit is very sweet and has a very aromatic flavor. It also widely used as cooking ingredient for local desserts such as ginataan and turon.

7. Atis (Sugar Apple)

Very sweet and creamy. It's a little bit of effort to eat this fruit as they have a lot of seeds. The fruit flesh is sweet, white to light yellow, and resembles and tastes like custard. The edible portion coats the seeds generously; a bit like the gooey portion of a tomato seed. Sugar-apple has a very distinct, sweet-smelling fragrance

15 Insects That Could Save Your Life

1. Blow Fly Larvae to Treat Wounds and Infectious Bone Disease

When the blow fly lands in an open gash, it does what all flies do – it lays maggots. But these maggots are special; they secrete a curative chemical known as allantoin. Today’s doctors use allantoin (extracted from blow fly maggots) to treat osteomyelitis... kind of gross, but effective.
2. Maggot Therapy

Some doctors, however, don’t even bother extracting the allantoin. Instead, they insert maggots directly into the open cut in a process known as maggot debridement therapy (MDT). As the maggots squirm they eat infection-causing bacteria and dead tissue.
3. Bee Venom Therapy

Pat Wagner gets stung 200 times a week. Intentionally. Even though she may seem like a nutcase, her reasoning is sound; bee venom (which is rich in enzymes, peptides, glucocorticoids and other curative components) has been proven to help with everything from rheumatoid arthritis to Multiple Sclerosis.
4. Ant Venom to Treat Arthritis

Interesting fact #1: ant bites contain traces of venom. Interesting fact #2: ant venom reduces swelling and eases joint pains. “Treatment” used to mean haphazardly stepping on a colony, but modern doctors are harnessing the venom and using it as an alternative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
5. Green Tree Ants used as Medicine by Australia Aborigines

Ironically, green ants make for a mean tea... one that gets rid of headaches and colds, or can be used to clean wounds. And yes, the aborigines really drank concoctions made from the crushed carcasses of these ants. Strangely, the ant brew has about the same gustatory quality as actual green tea.
6. Army Ants Used for Wound Sutures

In the jungles of South America and Africa, some natives use army ants to close open wounds. After the ant bites into the flesh, they rip off the body so the head acts a biological “staple”. And just look at those jowls! Hard to picture them having any use besides biting into living flesh.
7. Cobwebs Used for Wound Dressing

Clean cobwebs have been used as a make-shift bandage since the Middle Ages. Just keep an eye for any poisonous inhabitants before ripping apart their home. There is even talk of using manufactured spider silk for ligament replacement and bone grafting.
8. The Power full Cantharidin from Blister Beetles

It’s only a myth that frogs give you warts, but it’s a verified fact that certain beetles can get rid of them. The secret ingredient, if you want to call it that, is cantharidin – an oil that forms blisters on the skin. When ingested, cantharides are ridiculously poisonous (as little as 10 mg can kill you) so using it to cure mouth warts (or as an aphrodisiac a la Spanish Fly) is not recommended.

9. Cockroaches Brain Could Be Used As Antibiotics

Cockroach brains contain a powerful antibiotic that can obliterate E.coli and MRSA infections. But you have to eat or drink them. The doctors may have to change the name (rochie pills?) if they expect patients to buy in.
10. Curing Syphilis with Malaria Mosquito Stings

Malaria can kill you, but syphilis kills you worse. At least, that’s the reasoning to giving syphilis patients bits from malarial mosquitoes. The malaria feeds on the syphilis, leaving the patient healthy... if the antimalarial agent kicks in fast enough to keep the patient alive.
11. Cartepillar Fungus - An Ancient Chinese Medicine

Caterpillar fungus gained popularity after National Games winning runners claimed a fungus tonic helped by relieving stress. Chinese doctors also believe it can spike energy levels, cure various diseases and jack up sexual drive. Who knows? Take enough caterpillar fungus pills and you may turn into a sex hungry deviant with the energy of 3 men and the overall health of Greek god.
12. Cochineal Beetle Cough Remedy

Cochineal beetles are one of the ugliest insects on the face of the planet (see above). However, a couple of handfuls of them – when doused in alcohol and drank - make for a great cure to whooping cough, urinary tract infection and asthma.
13. Cicadas Used As Diuretics

Cicadas ate the biblical Egyptians out of house and home. Somewhere along the line, humans got hip and starting eating the cicadas instead... leading to the discovery that they can cure urinary tract infections. All across the land, the people finally rejoiced that it no longer burned when they eliminated fluids.
14. Silk Moth to Treat Heart Disease

Silkworms are good for more than cloud soft dress items; they’re also a source of a curious biochemical known as Serratia E15. For silkworms, Serratia E15 helps them transition from slithering abominations into semi-graceful moths by dissolving their cocoons. For men, it helps prevent heart disease through some undocumented process.
15. Insects as Food Supplements

If you’re not a big fan of Brussels sprouts or broccoli, insects are definitely the way to go. They’re rich in vitamins and nutrients. Plus, until you’ve experience the crunch of a roasted termite (iron) or the squish of silkworm moth larvae (copper, iron, thiamine, zinc, riboflavin) you simply haven’t lived!