Itchy legs are a disturbing condition that affects many people. The causes of leg itching varies and most of the time it doesn’t need any medical help. But in some cases, it becomes a major problem when it starts affecting your concentration and disturbing your daily routine. There are different ways in which itching occurs [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
One of the first sign of a cold, flu or viral/bacterial infection is a Sore throat. Sore throat makes it difficult to talk, eat and drink. This scratchy irritation in the back of the throat can be caused by dry air, allergies, infection, smoke and/or pollution. Although it will subside on its own in a [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
HDL cholesterol or “good” cholesterol cleans the blood vessel walls, through which excess cholesterol is cleared. Then that excess cholesterol is carried back to the liver for processing which is believed to be the reason behind coronary artery disease. HDLs ranging amid 40 and 60 mg/dL are considered “normal.” However, HDLs greater than 60 mg/dL [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
About 12 people, including a top local police official, were killed by two suicide bombings in the North Caucasus republic of Dagestan. A car bomb was detonated at about 0830 (0430 GMT) outside the offices of the local interior ministry and FSB security agency in the town of Kizlyar. Another attacker blew himself up 20 [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
Expect to pay more taxes in advance of any income received if you do not provide your PAN (permanent account number) from April 1. The deduction at source or TDS on payments could be as high as 20% for those who does not quote the PAN against the regular rate of 2% -10%. The 2009-10 [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
Twitter has got a makeover, the new Twitter home page design has a regulalry updated section for `Top Tweets’, which are algorithmically selected interesting tweets. Other new features in the new Twitter include a showcase of celebrities and other public figures who have Twitter accounts. A list of hot Twitter trends that scrolls across the [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
What do I do if I get a credit card without even applying for it? It is illegal for banks to send unsolicited credit cards or debit cards. The written consent of the applicant is needed before issuing a credit card. If an unsolicited card is issued and activated, the card-issuing bank has not only [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
To avoid credit card frauds and identity thefts online, you need to take the following steps 1. Banks are now going for additional validation and authetication of credit cards for online transactions. A system of ‘online alerts’ will be sent to the card holder for all transactions that are more than 100 USD or Rs.5000 [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
To prevent credit card damage, you need to take the following steps Do not keep the credit card in an area having an active magnetic field, for example, near a TV. Do not scratch or alter the magnetic strip that contains coded information about the security of your card. Do not bend the card or [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
Make sure you check the charge slips while shopping with a credit card. Here are tips for credit card shopping smartly: Before using a credit card, make sure you have signed on the signature panel on the back of your card with a non-erasable pen. Also make sure that the amount spent is within the [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
You can charge your mobile phone without a charger. You just need a green leaf of peepal tree and after some time your mobile phone does get charged. If your mobile has been discharged and you are in a forest and have no charger on you, do not worry. You Should take two peepal leaves and [...]
Published on: 31st March, 2010
Samsung Metro 3G mobile is the latest mobile phone from Samsung, the fastest growing mobile brand in the world. The phone has a metallic exterior, curved ergonomic design that is 11.9mm in thickness. Samsung Metro 3G provides users with quick access to nine social networking sites, including Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Picassa, Friendster and Photobucket. Samsung [...]