Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Bird Watching_My Clicks

Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost






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An Ancient Sugar Cup_My Clicks


Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost






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Sunday, January 10, 2016

Ahmedabad!



Ahmedabad is widely known as the “Manchester of East”. The tourist destinations in Ahmedabad provide a perfect mixture of heritage and a vibrant modern city life. Walled City and The Gates, Teen Darwaza and Rani no Haziro, Museums, Akshardham and Walking History lesson are some of the must see places in the city. The Ahmedabad city is now the seventh largest metropolis in India. Generally Ahmedabad has been one of the most vital centres of commerce and trade in western India. It is perfect destination for those who love to visit great places. Some of the features that perfectly define the Ahmedabad city are fine monuments, wonderful museums and elegant lakes. There is a plenty of sightseeing places in Ahmedabad that are really worth visiting. Adalaj is one of the most outstanding step wells of Gujarat. It serves as a remarkable retreat during the months of scorching heat.Ahmedabad enjoys a booming cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and varied traditions of different cultural and spiritual communities. General celebrations and compliances include Uttarayan an annual kite-festival on 14 January. The nine nights of Navratri is celebrated with people performing Garba . It is the folk dance of Gujarat.
Ahmedabad, the former capital of Gujarat and the seventh largest metropolis in India, is well knownfor food and culture. Ahmedabad is a paradise for food lovers.Bhatiyar Gali, Kalupur, Khau Gali,Jamalpur , manek chowk and IIMA are famous for street food. Ahmedabad has got various beautiful tourist attractions like Walled City and The Gates, Teen Darwaza and Rani no Haziro, Museums and Akshardham. Adalaj vav is one of the most outstanding step wells of Gujarat. Thol Lake in Ahmedabad, is a Bird Sanctuary and is a lovely place with mesmerizing view during sunrise, it is worth visiting.
                                                                                      

Ahmedabad known for its diversified culture and various festivals such as Uttrayan (Festival of Kites), Navaratri (Festival of ras garba), and Rathyatra (Festival of Lord Jagannath) .Ahmedabad offers the toursits various interesting and historical places. Ancient mosques, temples and forts are the main attraction for tourist. Visitors like to visit Jumma Masjud, Hutheesingh derasar and famous sabarmati ashram.


Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW (Social welfare)
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost.com



Netflix in India: A Brand New Technology




Netflix is finally launched in India. Co- founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings said, “It is one of the cross-platform video streaming service through which users can watch content on screens from smartphones to a smart television”. The video streaming service works with various devices such as Smart TV platforms and Microsoft Xbox. Moreover, Netflix is also offering a one-month free trial package where people can select between any of the three monthly packages such as Basic, Standard and Premium.

Pricing Options:
For India, Netflix has the same pricing compared to its US market. If you sign up using your PC, you get three options- Rs.500 (Basic) and with basic plan you can watch movies and shows once on a single screen. Basic plan allows streaming in SD (Standard Definition). For Rs.650 per month (Standard) you can access two simultaneous screens. Rs.800 (Premium) plan allows streaming in UHD (Ultra-high Definition). First month is free for all users. Further, for payment, you can pay using a credit card and PayPal. $1(Rs.70) is charged during signup to authenticate your card as an initial fee. Netflix standard subscribers now pay $8.88 per month, not much more than the Rs 600 base price in India. 

Content:
At the time of signup process, you have to specify if you are an adult above 18 years. This means there will be no censored content as everything will be rated. During profile creation, Netflix allows you to identify children and helps in parental control. Talking about local Indian content, there arelatest Bollywood movies included such as Lootera, Piku, Youngistaan, Heropanti and even some classic movies such as Hum Apke Hai Kaun, Shor in the city and AndaazApnaApna. This streaming giant seems to have well-balanced international and local content. Netflix has gained popularity in the Indian market within two days of its launch and it seems the company may crack some deals in terms of content in the near future.
While opting for this video streaming application remember you can’t download any videos  as streaming an HD movie can take as much as 3GB data. Ensure yourbroadband plansoffer big data cap for its fair usage policy. For smooth streaming 5MBPs connection is suggested by Netflix or else it can be an expensive plan for you.
In India, broadband speed can be one of the major issue. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore do have good internet speeds, but most parts of India still have speed issues with broadband. This can be a challenge for Netflix to  have a firm grasp in the Indian market.


Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost


 



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What's next in Apple?


What's next in Apple?

Recently, Apple launched its ever biggest tablet, “The iPad Pro” latest version of Apple TV and two iPhones with a “3D touch” at an event heldin San Francisco named “Hey Siri”. The new iPad Pro is specially launched for  business users which comes in 12.9 inch screen for the current full size iPad. You can play more powerful games and split screens as it weighs  1.57 pounds with a width of 9.4 inches. These three apps are good examples that make sense on a bigger screen.
It comes paired with Apple’s iOS 9 operating system, providing the tablet features including Apple’s low power battery saving mode and Split view Multitasking. Basically, the iPad Pro will also offer apps specially designed for Apple Pencil Stylus with firms like Adobe and Microsoft. In a surprise launch, two Microsoft executives joined the event to show Microsoft office demo on the iPad Pro. The demo has been previewed spilt screens with PowerPoint presentation and Microsoft Word.  They were trailed by an executive at Adobe, who showed a new app known as Photoshop Fix.



New iPhones with '3D Touch'

The New iPhones were launched within half an hour during Apple’s presentation. It may look familiar, but they have changed everything about these new iPhones. Its new addition is “3D Touch”, with screen sensors to detect between extended finger pressures and a light lap to activate different functions. You can have access for taking a selfie by pressing down the slider on the new iPhones. This 3D touch will show the page link without opening the browser through the message box. These iPhones come with 12 megapixel iSight with improved sensor cameras.
In the drawing apps, the 3D touch display also has a few more actions with the capacity to sense pressure. By pressing harder you can create thicker lines and by lighter you can create thinner line. For multitasking view, press alongside the left hand side of the home screen.
Theintial price rate is from $199 for a 6S and from $299 for a 6S plus.
Many experts question whether the new features will encourage the same type of user demand that boosted last year's iPhone success story. Since launching of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple sold a record 183 iPhones in 9 months.


Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost
 
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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Great Tips to Stick to your New Year Resolution in 2016

Most of us make New Year resolutions but fail to stick to it. Want to stick to your New Year Resolution, this time? Check out these set of plans to follow this year. Here are our top tips on how to stick to your New Year Resolution in 2016.

Set Realistic Targets:
One of the major reason for not sticking to New Year resolutions is sometimes we set high expectations for ourselves. So is better to take baby steps. New Year challenges with resolutions are often unattainable or sometimes unrealistic. In fact they are about behaviour change and most of the time, people lack an action plan that works well for them.
Monitor Your Resolution: 
To manage something in a better way you need to monitor it. Keep track of your plan and monitor whether its in the right direction. This is called the right Strategy of Monitoring. If your goal is about weight loss then start focusing on the big goal. Take small steps and check out your progress rate. Smaller the steps, better are your chances of staying inspired to stick to your New Year Resolution.
Treat Yourself:
Treat yourself well and have fun while you continue with your New Year resolution.  Healthy treats help create positive vibes and stay focussed on your goals. Ensure your treats are healthy and avoid unhealthy food to stay fit. This is known as Strategy of Treats.
Get Some Support:
A study published in the Clinical Psychology and Journal of Consulting, shows that members who joined in a weight loss program with friends are more likely to lose weight. People remained inspired to complete this program.  Several people have lost weight, quit smoking and cut down their drinking habits through support groups. Never make New Year Resolutions just to tell your family and friends about it but aim to attain it .
Stick to your Resolution:
It doesn’t matter how much support you have around you or how much you planning you have done. Sticking to your resolution completely depends on you. Never  give up! This is the only key to succeed.

Stay Happy and stick to your New Year Resolution in 2016!





Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost.com







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Tips to get Slimmer in 2016

Tightening your core and blasting belly fat requires just a few easy steps!  Begin in your kitchen with basic exercises and do it anywhere without any gym membership or any special equipment. Follow these eating habits and routine exercises and you’ll be amazed to know how fast you can get slimmer, toned and sculpted.

1.Eat a Breakfast rich in proteins: 
Breakfast is the most vital meal for the day. Studies suggest, eating a healthy breakfast especially rich in proteins eases hunger. Remember to begin your day with breakfast rich in proteins. Get your metabolism moving and feel energized as well as satisfied until lunch. For breakfast consider having almond butter, smoothie with greens and egg white scrambles with veggies or some fruits of your choice.
2.Use fresh herbs:
Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley and mint  add flavour to food without adding more calories. This limits your craving to add more salt (which adds to bloating) and helps cut down calories with minimal use of butter and oil.
3.Eat an afternoon snack:
Hélène Charlebois, health coach and registered dietitian says, “what derails most people’s regular diets,” is the witching hour after 4 pm, when desires set in and lead to bad choices of food. Keep hunger in check with an afternoon snack like yoghurt and berries or peanut butter with an apple. Lots of people have legitimate cravings especially during noon. They need fuel to meet their hunger pangs. In such cases,  skipping snacks can lead to overeating at the next meal.
4.Treat yourself:
“Losing weight is not about giving up all of your favourite foods,” says Nutritionist Jenny Barber. Treating yourself during dieting is not only helpful to get slim but keeps you motivated to follow a proper diet plan. Moreover, it can actually help prevent a decrease in your metabolic rate along with reduced food binges.
5.Cook yourself:
Try to prepare food yourself and get the best intake of fresh ingredients. If you don’t like cooking, don’t worry! Start slowly by eliminating one restaurant meal a week. Cooking yourself leads to lower sugar, fat and salt in your diet and can help you get slimmer.
6.Exercise to get a slim, toned and sculpted figure: 
Several exercise gurus have launched hundreds of abdominal exercises to achieve a sculpted figure. To achieve a slimmer body start connecting the dots between your body and mind. It is suggested to keep exercise simple and focus on your breath and movement. You can opt for exercises such as Plank, Cardio and Sit-ups


Get started with these simple tips at home and get a sculpted body in 2016!



Heartina Arnold,
M.A (Economics) , MSW 
Founder & Owner of AlwaysPost.com





















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