Wine Etiquette

Follow some basic rituals before serving wine. Here are some rules.

How should I hold the glass?
Traditionally, always from the base or the stem so that the warmth of your hand doesn't affect the temperature of the wine. This norm however has been broken by Riedel, who have recently come out with stemless glasses which look similar to whiskey tumblers.

What does a good vintage mean?
A vintage where wine is concerned means production in one particular year and usually bottled in a single batch so that each bottle has a similar taste. Climate affects wine-producing areas enormously, to the extent that occasionally wines are not made in certain areas if the producer feels that the vintage won't be good. Wine from a good vintage can fetch much higher prices than the same wine, from the same area, or even the same producer for that matter.

What should I serve wine in?
Glass for sure. It is odorless, taking nothing away from the aroma of the wine. Glass also being clear, allows us to see the color of the wine. Most wine glasses require a stem and a decent-sized glass so that you can twirl the wine. The twirling movement opens up its bouquet. At the moment, Riedel is considered to have the best glasses in the world.

What type of glasses should I serve different wines in?
Generally, bigger glasses for reds, and tulips (standard wine glasses) for whites. Champagnes can be served in flutes (tall, long, thin wine glasses) so that the bubbles don't escape, or in tulips. Never serve champagne in champagne saucers. This is completely outdated and does nothing for the champagne. Cut glass and cut crystal are not for serious wine drinkers.

How much wine shall I buy for the party?
Depending on how long the meal is and the capacity of your guests, a safe guide is half a bottle for each person, graduating to 2 bottles for 3, 3 for 4, 4 for 5 and so on for more regular imbibers, be it a sit-down dinner or a pot-luck get-together.

When shall I serve the wine?
Starting a dinner (or lunch) with bubbles always ensures a sparkling mood. Then it's white wine before red and lighter before fuller-bodied.

Beauty of Math

1 x 8 + 1 = 9

12 x 8 + 2 = 98

123 x 8 + 3 = 987

1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876

12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765

123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654

1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543

12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432

123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11

12 x 9 + 3 = 111

123 x 9 + 4 = 1111

1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111

12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111

123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111

1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111

12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111

123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88

98 x 9 + 6 = 888

987 x 9 + 5 = 8888

9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888

98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888

987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888

9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888

98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1

11 x 11 = 121

111 x 111 = 12321

1111 x 1111 = 1234321

11111 x 11111 = 123454321

111111 x 111111 = 12345654321

1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321

11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321

111111111 x 111111111=12345678987654321

Now, take a look at this...

101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER

100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these

questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:

*

*H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K*

*8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And:

*

*K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E*

*11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But:

*

*A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E*

*1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

*

*L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D*

*12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge w ill get you close, and Attitude will

get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

It's up to you if you share this with your friends & loved ones just

the way I did.

Names of things - You may be unaware

1. AGLET - The plain or ornamental covering on the end of a shoelace.

2. ARMSAYE - The armhole in clothing.

3. CHANKING - Spat-out food, such as rinds or pits.

4. COLUMELLA NASI - The bottom part of the nose between the nostrils.

5. DRAGÉES - Small beadlike pieces of candy, usually silver-coloured, used for decorating cookies, cakes and sundaes.

6. FEAT - A dangling curl of hair.

7. FERRULE - The metal band on a pencil that holds the eraser in place.

8. HARP - The small metal hoop that supports a lampshade.

9. HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER - A 64th note. (A 32nd is a demisemiquaver, and a 16th note is a semiquaver.)

10. JARNS,

11. NITTLES,

12. GRAWLIX,

13. and QUIMP - Various squiggles used to denote cussing in comic books.

14. KEEPER - The loop on a belt that keeps the end in place after it has passed through the buckle.

15. KICK or PUNT - The indentation at the bottom of some wine bottles. It gives added strength to the bottle but lessens its holding capacity.

16. LIRIPIPE - The long tail on a graduate's academic hood.

17. MINIMUS - The little finger or toe.

18. NEF - An ornamental stand in the shape of a ship.

19. OBDORMITION - The numbness caused by pressure on a nerve; when a limb is 'asleep'.

20. OCTOTHORPE - The symbol '#' on a telephone handset. Bell Labs' engineer Don Macpherson created the word in the 1960s by combining octo-, as in eight, with the name of one of his favourite athletes, 1912 Olympic decathlon champion Jim Thorpe.

21. OPHRYON - The space between the eyebrows on a line with the top of the eye sockets.

22. PEEN - The end of a hammer head opposite the striking face.

23. PHOSPHENES - The lights you see when you close your eyes hard. Technically the luminous impressions are due to the excitation of the retina caused by pressure on the eyeball.

24. PURLICUE - The space between the thumb and extended forefinger.

25. RASCETA - Creases on the inside of the wrist. 26. ROWEL - The revolving star on the back of a cowboy's spurs.

27. SADDLE - The rounded part on the top of a matchbook.

28. SCROOP - The rustle of silk.

29. SNORKEL BOX - A mailbox with a protruding receiver to allow people to deposit mail without leaving their cars.

30. SPRAINTS - Otter dung.

31. TANG - The projecting prong on a tool or instrument.

32. WAMBLE - Stomach rumbling.

33. ZARF - A holder for a handleless coffee cup.

How to trace lost mobile

If you loses your mobile in India, you can get it back

Got an interesting fact to share... Nowadays each one of us carries Hi-Fi Mobile devices and always fears that it may be stolen.

Each mobile carries a unique IMEI i.e. International Mobile Identity Number which can be used to track your mobile anywhere in the world.

This is how it works!!!!!!

1. Dial *#06# from your mobile.

2. Your mobile shows a unique 15 digit.

3. Note down this no anywhere but except your mobile as this is the no which will help trace your mobile in case of a theft.

4. Once stolen you just have to mail this 15 digit IMEI no. to cop@vsnl.net

5. No need to go to police.

6. Your Mobile will be traced within next 24 hrs via a complex system of GPRS and internet.

7. You will find where your hand set is being operated even in case your no is being changed.

PASS ON THIS VERY IMP MESSAGE TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.

If you lose your mobile, send an e-mail to cop@vsnl.net with the following info..

Your name:

Address:

Phone model:

Make:

Last used No.:

E-mail for communication:

Missed date:

IMEI No.:

Cinema Certificates (India)

Cinema certificates

The CBFC currently issues the following certificates.

Symbol	Name	Definition/Notes
U	Universal	All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children. Films under this category should not upset children over 4. This rating is similar to the MPAA's G, the BBFC's U, and the OFLC's G ratings.
U/A	Parental Guidance	All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 12. This rating is similar to the MPAA's PG-13, the BBFC's 12A, and the OFLC's PG and M ratings.
A	Adults Only	Only adults are admitted. Nobody younger than 18 may rent or buy an A-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with non-detailed sexual activity is also allowed. This rating is similar to the MPAA's R and NC-17, the BBFC's 18, and the OFLC's MA and R ratings.
S	Restricted to any special class of persons	This rating signifies that the film is meant for a specialised audience, such as doctors.

How to get Indian Passport.

Citizens of India wishing to travel internationally must first be issued an Indian passport.

A passport makes visiting other countries possible by identifying its carrier to foreign authorities.

It is also the legal document that grants re-entry into India.

As of April 2008, Indian passports can conveniently be applied for using an online application process.

The option to mail the application makes it possible to obtain a passport without an appearance at a Consulate Office of India.

Requirements:-

Passport Application form

3 Passport size photoes with  White background.

Proof of residence. 

1.             Visit www.indianembassy.org to complete the online application form.

 All but the second page of the application must be filled out electronically. Print one copy of the entire application and complete the second page manually.

2.             Provide three recent passport photographs 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm in size, taken against a white background.

Do not staple, but glue one photo to the first page of the application forms, and the other two on the bottom of the fourth page.

3.             Include two items of proof of residence, such as a copy of a valid driver's license, a utility bill or a real estate document.

Each form of evidence must clearly indicate your current residential address. 

4.             Locate the Government office for Issue of Passport, generally located in the capital of concerned State.

 You have the option of either mailing it to the designated office or submitting your passport materials in person.

5.             Send two separate checks for the passport service and delivery service to receive your Indian passport in the mail in 10 to 15 working day from the time of your online application date. Fees can be paid by only cheques and money orders.

Diabetes

Comparison of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Feature	Type 1 diabetes	Type 2 diabetes
Onset	Sudden	Gradual
Age at onset	Any age	Mostly in adults
	(mostly young)
Body habitus	Thin or normal	Often obese
Ketoacidosis	Common	Rare
Autoantibodies	Usually present	Absent
Endogenous insulin	Low or absent	Normal, decreased
		or increased
Concordance	50%	90%
in identical twins
Prevalence	Less prevalent	More prevalent
		- 90 to 95% of
		U.S. diabetics

Condition	2 hour glucose	Fasting glucose
	mmol/l(mg/dl)	mmol/l(mg/dl)
Normal	<7.8 (<140)	<6.1 (<110)
Impaired fasting glycaemia	<7.8 (<140)	≥ 6.1(≥110) & <7.0(<126)
Impaired glucose tolerance	≥7.8 (≥140)	<7.0 (<126)
Diabetes mellitus	≥11.1 (≥200)	≥7.0 (≥126)