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Interviews require much research and planning. Generally, you should do the following when preparing and going for interview: 1. Dress appropriately for the interview 2. Do not show up too early or too late 3. Do not take mobile phones to an interview session 4. Be polite with both phone interviews and in-person interviews 5. Have a quiet environment if it’s a phone interview 6. Do not go with your child/ren or any other person to the interview 7. Remember to carry with you a copy of your updated CV 8. Do not chew a gum during interviews 9. Do not bring water/drinks into interview session 10. Do not wear sunglasses 11. Don’t wear too much make-up 12. Keep minimal perfume on you 13. Keep a neat haircut/hairdo 14. Keep a profile of the company 15. Learn extensively about the role you applied for 16. Never cross your legs during interview 17. Don’t interrupt the interviewer by making/answering calls 18. Pay attention to questions and keep your focus 19. Keep a calm ...

I hope you all had a refreshing week. Its weekend and I guess most of us will spend the weekend at home relaxing with friends and family. You know what? Skip the hustle for dinner reservations this weekend and spend the evening in making a delicious meal for the ones you love. Whether it's your spouse,best friend, group of friends, or just yourself, you can't go wrong with this special meal. My meal for This weekend is  Curried Chicken with Rice and Vegetables Minutes to Prepare: 10 Minutes to Cook: 30 Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients 1.1-2 ¼ lb. Chicken 2.4 oz Blue Mountain Curry Powder 3.Onion Powder 4.2 tblsp. Salt 5.½ oz. Garlic Powder 6.2 oz Sunflower Cooking Oil 7.½ oz. Vinegar 8.4 oz Water 9.½ oz Black Pepper 10.1 sprg. Thyme 11.3 cups dry white rice 12.About half package of frozen mixed vegetables Directions Boil  rice in a rice cooker. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp. sunflower cooking  oil. In the meantime, cut raw chicken into bite...

Kidneys are essential for the health of our body as they have function to destroy toxins and waste from the body through the process of urination. They play role in the regulation of minerals including phosphate and calcium. Additionally, kidneys regulate blood pressure as they produce essential hormones which are necessary for this function, as well as for the formation of red blood cells whose responsibility is to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. It is of great importance to maintain the proper function of the kidneys because they are essential part of our body. Symptoms that show that you are having kidney issues are: vomiting, dizziness, breathing issues, changed quantity and color of the urine, fatigue or tiredness, feeling cold most of the time, itchy skin, bad breath, and sudden pain in the body. These 10 habits can damage your kidneys: 1. Insufficient Intake of Water The insufficient consumption of water can damage your kidneys due to the fact that y...

Groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are considered a very healthy snack. Although small in size it plays a vital nutritional role and contains amazing health benefits. The health benefits includes: Helps Promote Fertility  :(Folate) Peanuts contain a good amount of folate. Repeated studies have shown that women who had a daily intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced their risk of having a baby born with a serious neural tube defect by up to 70%. Helps Fight Depression  :(Tryptophan) Peanuts are good sources of tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is important for the production of serotonin, one of the key brain chemicals involved in mood regulation. When depression occurs, a decreased amount of serotonin may be released from the nerve cells in the brain. Tryptophan may raise serotonin’s antidepressant effects when there is an increased amount of serotonin in the blood. Boosts Memory Power: (Vitamin B3) Do you know what...

EATING plenty of home cooked food is the best way to keep diabetes at bay, suggests new research. The study shows people who eat five to seven evening meals prepared at home during a week had a 15 per cent lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who consumed two such meals or fewer in a week. Researchers say that, internationally, there is an increasing tendency for people to eat out, which could involve consumption of fast food. Concerns have been raised that such people have a diet that is rich in energy but relatively poor in nutrients - which could lead to weight gain and, in turn, an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. But there has been little authoritative research investigating the role that preparing meals at home may play in altering the long term risks of developing diabetes or obesity. Doctor Qi Sun, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the United States and colleagues, employed large studies in which US health professionals - both men and w...

Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who don't sleep enough are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease—regardless of age, weight, sex and exercise habits. One study that examined data from 3,000 adults over the age of 45 found that those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people who slept six to eight hours per night. It's not completely clear why less sleep is detrimental to heart health, but researchers understand that sleeping too little causes disruptions in underlying health conditions and biological processes like glucose metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammation. Sleeping for less than six hours a night greatly increases the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, a study has found. Scientists claim that the modern tendency to delay going to bed in order to get through more of the items on the ‘to do’ list has serious health consequences.But beware. Having the time and the...

A creationist Christian has built a £77million replica of Noah’s ark to prove that the story actually happened. Back in 2010 Ken Ham, who believes everything in the Bible should be taken literally, announced that his organisation Answers in Genesis would construct the 510-foot-long ship in Kentucky. Since then, scientists have been arguing that it would be detrimental to children’s education – taking particular umbrage with the fact that it was granted state tax incentives. However, it was opened to great fanfare on Tuesday – with a high school marching band performing before a ribbon cutting. ‘I believe this is going to be one of the greatest Christian outreaches of this era in history,’ Ham, president of Answers in Genesis, said. The attraction, called Ark Encounter, is based on the Old Testament tale about a man who got a warning from God that a flood would destroy the world. Ham says the ark will now stand as proof that stories in the Bible are true. Answers in Ge...

 Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs.That's normal. But too much belly fat can affect your health in a way that other fat doesn't.Some of your fat is right under your skin. Other fat is deeper inside, around your heart,lungs, liver, and other organs.It's that deeper fat -- called "visceral" fat -- that may be the bigger problem, even for thin people.Even if you're thin, you can still have too much visceral fat.How much you have is partly about your genes, and partly about your lifestyle, especially how active you are.Visceral fat likes inactivity. In one study, thin people who watched their diets but didn't exercise were more likely to have too much visceral fat. The key is to be active, no matter what size you are. Steps for Beating Belly Fat 1 Eat right Do not starve yourself!Eating right means eating the right food but not asking you to skip meals. Skipping meals will make your body crave for more food and you will the...

The saying goes that you are what you eat, so it makes sense that eating healthy foods can help you stay healthy. "You can't underestimate the importance of good nutrition when it comes to...your immune system," says Karen Ansel, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants—these are what keeps your body strong, and without them you're not giving your body the edge it needs to ward off infection." And am not talking just fruits and vegetables: Foods from every food group are represented here. Make them a part of your diet for your best defense against colds and flu. Fish Oily fish—including salmon, tuna, and mackerel—are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce harmful inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation prevents your immune system from working properly, and can contribute to colds and flu as well as more serious diseases. Omega 3s may fight colds on more than one fron...

A sore throat can be the first sign of a cold, a side effect of strained vocal cords, or an indication of something more serious (like strep throat). Regardless of the cause, your immediate concern when soreness strikes is how to get relief, fast. You may be tempted to run to your doctor, but some of the best treatments are home remedies and over-the-counter meds, says Jeffrey Linder, M.D., an internist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston. Here are things to try the next time you're feeling scratchy, hoarse, or just plain sick. Anti-inflammatories One of the most effective treatments for sore throat is probably already in your medicine cabinet: an over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Advil or Aleve. "These medicines are combination pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, so they'll make you feel better and they'll also reduce some of the swelling associated with a sore throat," Dr. Linder says. "If ...

Garlic is one of the most loved flavours in Indian households. The fragrance of the finely chopped bulbs crackling happily in hot oil, is one of our favourite smells, that sends our senses reeling. Used in food mostly as a taste enhancer, garlic is also extremely beneficial for our health, especially if consumed in raw form. One can even call garlic a superfood, considering its antiviral, antibacterial, anti- fungal and anti-oxidant properties. Honey is another ingredient that can help boost your immunity in many ways. The sweet golden syrup in its natural form is the best way to consume it, even if you're adding it to your milk or cereal. Combine honey with the healthy properties of garlic, and voilà! You have a magical concoction right there! The following video will show you all you need to know about this combo, how to consume it without making your breath smell and the health benefits it has to offer. Have a look! (Video courtesy: Learn to Grow)

Want to be free from Pain in Your Joints, Legs and Spine then prepare and and enjoy this Simple Juice Recipe. Eating raw foods and making this juice helps to relieve all the back pain problems.Drinking this juice on a regularly basis will  prevent you from your constant visits to  your chiropractor. Eating raw foods increases the amount of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds in your blood. This helps with the pain. The juice recipe which is explained here has a lot of healthy ingredients. This includes ginger, turmeric and pineapple. These reduce pain by increasing the anti-inflammatory response of the body. Histamine levels of your body are reduced by turmeric. Ginger reduces prostaglandin levels in the body which indicate pain levels. It does this by releasing compounds called gingerols, shogaols, paradols and zingerones. Ingredients: 1 orange, peeled 3 celery stalks 2 cups ripe pineapple 2 inches fresh turmeric root 3 large carrots 2 p...

Most men make a few mistakes before they find a girl who is perfect for them. There are lots of things that you find out while you are with someone; for example, they could be selfish or extremely high maintenance. This can result in you feeling sad and unloved, but as you grow older, you become more aware of what you want in a relationship. The perfect girl is out there – maybe you have already found her? Check out few signs that your girlfriend is one of the coolest in the world. She is independent: No one wants to become a part-time carer for their partner, but some partners can be so needy and clingy that you end up feeling like their babysitter. A great girlfriend is independent and strong; instead of needing you there, she simply wants you to be there because she enjoys your company. Without you, her life doesn’t fall apart; she just gets on with it. She is interesting: You and your girlfriend should be able to have conversations that last for hours and truly ...

Sometimes we’re unhappy, but we don’t know exactly why. Even if our lives seem to be happy and successful on the outside, we may not feel that way deep inside. If you feel that way, it’s likely that there are some things you should stop doing that are stealing your joy. Here are several of them: 1. Worrying about the Future (Matthew 6:25-34) 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that...

Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviors—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies—can hustle you into an early grave, and, in effect, age you by as many as 12 years. Fortunately, you can do something to correct these and other unhealthy behaviors. Adopt the following few habits to keep your body looking and feeling young. Most of us know to go easy on saturated fat, the kind found in meat and high-fat dairy products. Saturated fats have been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels into the danger zone. Just as important is what you should be eating. For heart health and longevity, you should eat: Plenty of fruits and vegetables   Packed with fiber and nutrients, fruits and vegetables are also relatively low in calories. Studies consistently show that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect aga...

To lose weight it’s recommended that you eat diets that minimizes starches, added sugars, and animal fat from meat and dairy foods. For weight loss, its recommends to focus on fruits, veggies, egg whites, soy products, skinless poultry breasts, fish, shellfish, nonfat dairy foods, and 95% lean meat. Here are the best tips that are going to be recommended for you to get you a toned and attractive physique with no side effects. 1. Burn Fats And Calories: One of the best ways to burn fats and calories in the body is exercising daily for a couple of hours. Exercise helps you stay fit and also keeps you from the diseases caused by excess fats. Taking instructions of a physician is recommended to perform any type of exercise, which helps you follow a schedule. Exercise should be done based on the age and weight of the body. 2. Healthy Diet to Lose Weight: Improper diet also results to weight gaining and health problems. Fast foods and junk food which we commonly eat these days pro...