AC Maintenance

A 1 ½ year baby died in Chitlapakkam on the outskirts of City due to sparks from a faulty air conditioner that led to fire. According to Police, Shanmugam lives in MMDA Nagar with his wife Valli an income tax official and two children- Nagarajan(8 years) and Monish (18 months). On 2nd June Valli and her children went to bed with AC and fan running. Some time during night the bed caught fire may be some sparks from AC. Valli and Nagarajan woke up and felt very uneasy to breath and started crying. Some of the neighbours heard their cries rushed and broke open the door and brought out fire. By then Monisha had suffocated to death. Lack of periodic maintenance of AC can prove disasters. Emphasizing the need for safety one can preset the AC so that it switches off automatically without running all night. It is better to clean the filter once every 15 days. A trained technician can clean the cooling ocil every 3 months when dust accumulates, heat transfer decreases when AC has to run longer. Most flats are not equipped to take the heavy power load when using an AC. A trip off switch can ensure safety in case of a short circuit.

Dining Etiquette

In order to plan dining etiquette, it is important to follow certain procedures. One should maintain good posture, use proper language and show respect towards your fellow guests. It is important to compliment the host when possible in a sincere manner that does not come across an simulated flattery. While the proper way to show that you are finished with a salad is to place your cutlery horizontally across the plate. The correct way to conduct yourself during the removal of plates and dishes is to sit perfectly still. Don’t dry to help as you may just end up making a mess. If you have organized the meal or being invited, you should always thank your companion for making the time to join you. Pay attention to what others say because you would expect the same when you are speaking. If you are often excusing from the table to attend to other matters, Companions my feel insulted or offended. Follow these simple yet effective rules and one is sure to make the dining experience a fine one.

My favorite fruit - Mango

My favorite fruit is Mango. During summer mangoes are available in plenty. But we have to choose them correctly. Nowadays calcium carbide is resorted in mango ripening. Green mangoes are kept along with calcium carbide in godowns so that they ripen faster within two days. Then they are sold to shopkeepers. A fruit seller in Besant Nagar pointing a heap of mangoes stacked separately told that all these mangoes have been ripened using Kallu. He used to charge the right price and explain the reason for such high rates, and if they accept and willing to pay, he provides them the mangoes that have been ripened naturally. But he sells those that ripened using artificial means when customers intent on reducing prices.

The Health Officer in City says people consume such artificially ripened mangoes can develop abdominal pain and some from gastric irritation, loose motion giddiness and vomiting.

The Chennai Corporation Commissioner says that they have been regularly raiding mango merchants and destroying the ones that have been ripened artificially. If Public any how come to know the offence they can lodge a complaint by calling 1913.

Health Hazards of smoking

In today’s world majority of youngsters can’t tolerate smoking that may sound different. People in the age group of 18-40 are aware of the ill-effects of smoking. However, Dr.G.Sengottuvelu a Senior International Cardiologist says that although giving up the habit is a tough job, it is not an impossible one. Actually the nicotine in the cigarette makes it tough for the people to give up smoking. Nicotine gums, patches, inhalers and tablets are helpful in controlling the craving for cigarette. If the Nicotine level in the blood is replaced, it becomes easier for one to quit.

One who smoke average of 20 cigarettes a day led to a massive heart attack. Dr.M.A.Raja medical oncologist has few tips to quitting smoking. For the first days to drink a lot of water and fluids to flush out nicotine and other poisons from the body. Then you can use cinnamon sticks or artificial cigarette as a substitute. Smokers who want to kick the butt need support from family and workplace. The day you decide quitting, hide ashtrays, destroy all your cigarettes. Generally it may take long time to become complete non-smoker as this is drain out from one’s body. More importantly one should feel happy that he finally kicked the butt.

YOUR BABY-ENJOY HIM

Children are gifts. Everybody wants his child to turn out to be healthy in his habits and easy to live with. If you want your child to grow a healthy person you should take care of him. Every baby needs to be smiled at, talked to, played with, fondled-gently and lovingly – just as much as he needs vitamins and calories. This will make him a person who loves people and enjoys life. The baby who doesn’t get any loving will grow up cold and unresponsive. So if you are having baby in your house, allot some time in your daily life and spend your time with your baby and make him happy. You will find that it is a refreshing experience to you- keeps you smiling.

TIPS TO SAVE ELECTRICITY

Energy saving : If you want reduce your electric bill follow some simple suggestions.
1) Switch off the lights, fans when you leave the place.
2) Use fans in the A.C rooms it will reduce the electric consumption.
3) If you turn down the thermostat of the AC 1o it will save 10% electricity.
4) Refrigerators are opened for only a short period.
5) Hot food are cooled before place it in the Refrigerator
6) Ensure that the Refrigerator’s door seal are in good condition.
7) Washing machines are used when you get full load.
8) Switch off the T.V. when they are not in use.
9) Switch off the computers when they are not in use.
10) Remove the plug when the mobile is charged full.
These are all some tips to save energy.

MOBILE PHONE IN CHENNAI

It seems we people in Chennai love to being touch. This is simple that all other metros have shown a steep decline in mobile phone sale whereas in Chennai adds about 4.5 lakh new mobile users. We Tamilians love talking. The next point Chennai has been listed as the City with the most SMS usage. It is easier to get away with things when you type instead of talk. A survey has found that the number of subscribers in Chennai is as high as 111% which means sizable chunk of the population are using more than one mobile (owing 2 sim cards).

ROSES

Rose is my favorite flower. The meaning of holding a red rose held in hand is social democracy. Often a bouquet of red roses is used to show our love. England and the United States’ national flower is Rose. Looking a beautiful flower makes you feel happy.