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PRESiDENTS MESSAGE
Dear Fellow Members,

ALUMNI CLUB
No.1 Boat Club Road, R.A.Puram,Chennai 600 028 Phone No: 044-24322195, 044-24321233 Guest Room: 044-24351449 E-Mail: acau@ymail.com Website: www.alumniclubau.org

take immense pleasure in reaching you through this communication in the First Edition of our News Letter since the new Committee has taken over. Let me first of all thank you wholeheartedly for reposing faith once again in me as well as the current team. On behalf of myself, and the team, I assure you that we shall strive hard to maintain the dignity and uniqueness of the Club, for which the Club stands as a good example. Every Committee since the inception of the club has done their best to develop the club to this level. In the same angle this Committee also will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the club develops. This Committee after a lot of deliberations will take into account the areas which may require attentions with the changing times. The foremost of all these is the Catering System. The entire procedures we would like to revamp and bring in more and more of transparency in deciding on the prices as well as procedures to be followed for the purchases. In the present times, the Members and the family require items which are new and also which would be delicious. We are now in the process of having dialogues with the contractors through the Catering Committee Member and his sub-committee. In order to achieve this, the first one that we have identified is to modernize the kitchen more. We propose to bring in better kitchen equipments for both preparation and preservation so that our Members will get more hygienic and hot food. The other area is to improve the washing systems with the help of better technology. The next agenda which will go simultaneously with Catering is to bring in some changes in the entertainment sector. The Committee Member along with his Sub-Committee is working out various proposals as to how to bring in changes so that more number of members will attend and also participate with their families. All these details will be published in due course when finalised. By now, you would have noticed that the House-keeping is already swung into action and has vowed that every place will get equal attention towards improving sanitation and hygiene. The committee does not propose to take up any huge project since the basics now require attention. Our Member in-charge of Magazine and Library has already chalked out plans to improve the attendance in the Library and make it more lively for the wards to participate. He will also publish the plan of action through this Newsletter to everyone.

OFFICE BEARERS President Mr. C.S.Vijayaraghavan Vice President Dr. S. Sivanesan Secretary Mr.T. Swaminathan Treasurer Mr. C.A. Raj Mathivanan COMMITTEE MEMBERS Catering Mr. S.P. Chandrasekhar House-Keeping Mr. J. Ganesh Babu Entertainment Mr. D. Girish Library & Newsletter Dr.S. Natarajan Sports Mr. M.P. Premkumar

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The distance is nothing; its only the first step that is difficult.

The Committee Member in-charge of Sports will soon present his thoughts on increasing the participation in various sports events. The Bar requires attention and the prices of Liquor has skyrocketed recently, besides the heave dose of increase in Licence fees. The Member is working hard to see without taxing much how to make up for all these. Our Secretary, is studying every staff Member in the Club can be utilized towards the implementation of all the thoughts of the Committee Member and approved by Committee. He will also endeavour to make the online system more and more effective with active participation from some enthusiastic Members. On my part, I would like to place before the Fellow Members my thoughts. The Club is known for higher degree of discipline and integrity. Our Fellow Members would have in earlier stints found out that I reiterate this discipline and integrity at every level. The Committee in-principle has agreed to be strict to the working hours and timings of various activities to be exactly as per what is announced. Car parking norms to be adhered. I request every Fellow Member to co-operate on this. It is the responsibility of every Fellow Member to ensure the staff, book the Members guest properly and respective KOT issued. It is also brought to the notice of the Fellow Members that the Dress Codes stipulated may please be maintained. Thanking you once again I will be back in the Newsletter after some time. Yours in Fellowship

C.S. Vijayaraghavan President

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Director in ETA Powergen Private Limited Director in Transcars Private Limited. Director, SPI Group Recipient of Life Time Achievement Award from the Institute of Marine Engineers. Email: cs.vijayaraghavan@gmail.com, chaksrivaj@yahoo.com Phone: 9841028607 / 9952966558 / 04424893422 Dr. S. Sivanasan 1 C, Kottur Terrace, 10 Lock Street, Kottur Gardens Chennai 600 085. Doctorate from the Anna University(Atmospheric Science) in the year 1992. At present as Professor and Head of Department of Applied Science & Tech Anna University. Email: siva@annauniv.edu Mobile No: 9444960106
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C.S.Vijayaraghavan

30, Sapthagiri Colony, Jafferkhanpet,Chennai 600 083 Graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy, B.E. (Mechanical) In the year 1967. Holds a Combined Certificate, for First Class Marine Engineering. Sailed for 13 years on ships. Currently Director in West Asia Maritime Limited.

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation

T. Swaminathan No.12, 21st Cross Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 Graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy, B.E (Mechanical) in the year 1980. At present on his own in the field of Erection, Testing and commissioning of Diesel Generator sets. Email: swaminathant@yahoo.in Mobile No: 9840323313, Phone: 044-24450023 C.A. Raj Mathivanan Plot No.1G, Arcot Apartment No.3, Sivan Koil Street, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024 Graduated from the College of Engineering , Guindy (Production) in the year 1980. At present on his own in the field of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & plumbing) services. Email: carajmathivanan@gmail.com Mobile No. 9500041808 Phone: 044-23700467 S.P. Chandrashekar A-6, Mithila Apartment, Prakasam Mudali Street, Vidyodaya Colony, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 Graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy, B.E (Civil) in the year 1980. At present as Project Consultant Email: chandrasekharsp@yahoo.com Mobile No.9894023191 J.Ganesh Babu 2-E, Chaand Towers 128, L.B Road, Thiruvanmiyur Chennai- 600 041. Graduated from the Alagappa College of Technology - AC.Tech (Chemical) in the year 1989. At present Managing Partner in LN TECH involving water and waste water treatment. Email: nehagp@rediffmail.com Mobile No.9444363631

D. Girish 6/1, 24th Cross Street, Indira Nagar, AdyarChennai 600 020 Graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy (Production) in the year 1986. At present on his own in IT services business with operations in India and Singapore Email: d.d.girish@gmail.com Mobile No: 9600092802 Dr.S.NATARAJAN 34, Second main road, kottur gardens, kotturpuram Chennai 600 085 Doctorate from the IIT Madras (Physics) in the year 1969. Former Dean of Science and Humanities, Anna University, Chennai-600025 At Present Education Consultant National Mentor- DST (Govt. of India). INSPIRE Programme, E-mail: natprof@yahoo.com Mobile: 9282220931 Ph: 044-24475931 Web site :www.info-universalservice.com M.P. Premkumar A-5, Fort Indraprastha. 45, Kalakshetra Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600 041 Graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy (Electrical) in the year 1991 and a Masters degree in Computer Science from Montana State. At present Director of sustainability at Cognizant E-mail: mp_prem_kumar@yahoo.com Mobile: 9940124668 Ph: 044-24520773

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

SPO R T S
CORNER

Let Competition

&

Reign

BY M. P. PREMKUMAR

Camaraderie

We are not just Engineers and Architects but we are ardent sportspersons. We come from a University that gave illustrious sportspersons who represented the country. No wonder our club is agog with the sound of sports all through the day. A typical day dawns at our club with the ever enthusiastic bunch of shuttlers who toss and smash daily with a lot of friendly banter in between. These men and women have contributed immensely to the sporting infrastructure at the club by raising funds when they are not busy playing badminton. Not to be left behind, the tennis pros also join the party with their delicate drops and pleasing passing shots. The young and the old mix with ease and enjoy each others company over the game of tennis. The late afternoons start with a clatter at the Snooker & Billiards room where some early birds practice their shots with their cues. The evening heats up not just with the focus lights but also with some fierce but friendly competitions for supremacy. At around 4 pm the tiny tots and teens swarm in to the club for tennis and badminton thanks to various coaching activities at the club. The evening sees some action at the cards table with members vying with each other over a drink to best the other with their shrewd card play. Some even share their bag of tricks regularly with monthly bridge classes. Every now and then the carom room rocks with back shots and the table tennis room tangles with the ping pong ball. Cricketers are a busy lot even though they play only on weekends. A dedicated bunch of young and old practice every Sunday at the nets. The inter-club cricket tournaments keep the cricketers busy over 8 months of the year. So, which sport are you interested in? Why not join the fun? After all this is the best club for sports! Watch this space for monthly updates on Sports at the Alumni Club!
If opportunity doesnt knock, build a door

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PALINDROME
A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of units that may be read the same way in either direction, with general allowances for adjustments to punctuation and word dividers. In Tamil it is called khiy khw;W. Palindromes are classified according to its nature. Palindrome (letter-unit) - Reads the same in both directions letter by letter. Level , madam, Malayalam, radar, refer, tpflftp/ nja[nj/ fhf;fh/ nksjhsnk Palindrome (word-unit) - Reads the same in both directions word by word King, are you glad you are king? Fall leaves after leaves fall. Says Mom, What do you do? You do what Mom says. You know, I did little for you, for little did I know you. First Ladies rule the State, and state the rule: ladies first. Please me by standing by me please. Blessed are they that believe they are blessed. Escher, drawing hands, drew hands drawing Escher. You can cage a swallow, cant you, but you cant swallow a cage, can you? Did I say you never say never say never? You say I did. Dont nod Dogma: I am God Never odd or even Too bad I hid a boot Rats live on no evil star No trace; not one carton Was it Eliots toilet I saw? Murder for a jar of red rum May a moody baby doom a yam? Go hang a salami; Im a lasagna hog! Satan, oscillate my metallic sonatas! A Toyota! Race fast... safe car: a Toyota Straw? No, too stupid a fad; I put soot on warts Are we not drawn onward, we few, drawn onward to new era? Doc Note: I dissent. A fast never prevents a fatness. I diet on cod

njU tUnj nkhU nghUnkh njS kPSnj ahkhkh eP ahkhkh ahHPfhkh fhzhfh fhzhfhkh fhHPah khkhaheP khkhah
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When you cant change the direction of the wind adjust your sails

Palindrome (line unit) Reads the same in both directions line by line. Now, read the poem Surprising Shock A poem with a twist. Do you notice an interesting and uncommon feature in this ? If you read all the articles, you will come to know that uncommon feature. SURPRISING SHOCK Entering the lonely house with my wife I saw him for the first time Peering furtively from behind a bush Blackness that moved, A shape amid the shadows, A momentary glimpse of gleaming eyes Revealed in the ragged moon. A closer look (he seemed to turn) might have Put him to flight forever I dared not (For reasons that I failed to understand), Though I knew I should act at once. I puzzled over it, hiding alone, Watching the woman as she neared the gate. He came, and I saw him crouching Night after night. Night after night He came, and I saw him crouching, Watching the woman as she neared the gate. I puzzled over it, hiding alone Though I knew I should act at once, For reasons that I failed to understand I dared not Put him to flight forever. A closer look (he seemed to turn) might have Revealed in the ragged moon A momentary glimpse of gleaming eyes A shape amid the shadows, Blackness that moved. Peering furtively from behind a bush, I saw him, for the first time Entering the lonely house with my wife
Sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny

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S A A R T E O P R O S T E P

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Palindrome dates In 2012 (dd/mm/yy format), 21/02/2012 2/10/2012 (Gandhi Jayanthi) Feb.2, 2020 is the only date in 21st century,that is palindromic both in dd/mm/yy and mm/dd/ yy formats In mm/dd/yy format, last (36th) palindrome date of this (3rd) millennium is to occur on September 22, 2290 09/22/2290. After that no more palindrome date will happen for another 711 years until the next one on October 3, 3001 (10/03/3001) Do you, your spouse, children or grand children have a palindromic birth day (in any date format) .? J.Sriram (M.No. 387)

T E I M M I E T

The Sator Square is a word square containing a Latin palindrome featuring the words written in a square so that they may be read top-to-bottom, bottom-to-top, left-to-right, and right-to-left. The earliest known appearance of the square was found in the ruins of Pompeii which was buried in the ash of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD

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Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed

Club news contunies on pg no 25

Director: Christopher Nolan Cast: : Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Marion Cotillard The movie is set 8 years after Batmans yet untold heroic defeat of the Joker. Gotham is now a city of peace, with the Harvey Dent Act serving as a means of curtailing all the organized crime in the city. Commissioner Gordon, torn between telling the truth about Batman and keeping the peace, is on the cusp of resigning and Bruce Wayne, at one time a billionaire playboy, is now a recluse. The Dark Knight Rises is the end of an era, the final act of the darker and grittier representations of the Batman story spearheaded by Chris Nolan. In the last part of the trilogy, Batman comes up against Bane, the league of shadows and the legacy of his former mentor Ras Al Ghul. The introduction of Anne Hathaway as the morally ambiguous Selena Kyle a.k.a Cat Woman, makes for an interesting chemistry. In this film, Wayne is a changed man. Trapped by his own sacrifice, he is little more than a shadow of his former self. The Dark Knight Rises is a film that follows not just Batmans battle against Bane and the league of shadows but his battle against his own demons and desperation. Despite the great concept, the film itself falls a little flat. As a follow up to Heath Ledgers sociopathic Joker, Tom Hardys Bane feels like a caricature of a villain. The script, unlike the Dark Knight, is under more stress than ever having to tie up all the loose ends of the franchise in a mere three hours. Though the Dark Knight Rises delivers as far as breathtaking visuals, a stellar cast and amazing action sequences are concerned the overall punch was a little lacking. Still worth a watch though!

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So, you thought that eating healthy was all about wolfing down a posse of bland culinary creations? We shatter the misconception with two delicious recipes to pep your palate while keeping a check on those pesky calories. P.M.K. Jaffar Ali, Executive Chef at The Accord Metropolitan Hotel shares with us the secret of delicious yet healthy food.
BUTTER BEAN AND BROCOLLI SOUP WITH BASIL LEAVES
Serves 4 Ingredients 15gms olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 potato peeled and diced 1 small broccoli cut in to florets 1litre vegetable stock 425gms butter beans (white flat bean) Few coriander sprigs 30gm skimmed milk powder Method: Heat olive oil in a sauce pan and add onion and potato saut for 2 minutes until softened slightly but not browned. Add broccoli, stock and bay leaves and little seasoning and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 - 15 minutes remove the bay leaves & puree in blender. Return to sauce pan, add bean paste and diluted milk (powder). Check the seasoning Garnish with a sprig of coriander leaves.

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SPINACH CUCUMBER & KIWI SALAD WITH CHICK PEA PANCAKES

Serves 4 Ingredients 100gms tender spinach leaves 3 nos kiwi fruit 1no cucumber peeled julienne 2 spring onions chopped 15 ml olive oil 15 ml white wine vinegar 15 ml apple juice 15gms thyme 15gms parsley chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper For pancake cup chickpea flour 1 egg 1pinch baking powder 1pinch salt 1tsp of olive oil 1 tsp basil 1/4cup butter milk Method: For pancake, mix together chickpea flour, whole egg, baking powder and salt to make a batter. Saut chopped onion and basil in olive oil, fold in to the batter add the buttermilk mix well but lightly and leave the batter to rest for 15minutes. Pour the batter into a warm non stick pan and cook well on the both sides cut into roundels with help of a cookie cutter.
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For salad, rinse the spinach thoroughly pat dry and arrange on the serving platter. Peel and halve the kiwi fruit and slice thinly. Arrange the cucumber, kiwi slices and pancakes attractively on the spinach. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, drizzle over and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavour to develop.

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ARIES (22nd March- 21st April) Matters of heart shall be pleasant and romantic as the month progresses. Professional matters bring average success. Monetary gains need more efforts especially when things get a bit rough and targets look unreachable. Health keeps you in excellent shape. Inner peace and harmony help in rejuvenating your mind, body and soul. Family supports you in your thick and thin. A child in the family shall be instrumental in creating peace and harmony in your life. Travel will be pleasant and you shall be appreciated for your wisdom and protectiveness about your travel partners while on a journey. There shall be phases when you would want to spend some quiet times in introspection as the month comes to its end. Meditation is the key to bringing forth your inner radiance easily and smoothly. LUCKY COLOUR: Yellow TAURUS (22nd April - 21st May) A number of opportunities shall keep popping up in matters of heart which shall create peace and harmony in your life. Romance breezes in and creates a more positive aura around you. Professionally, a lot of things shall come under your control. You also learn the art of manipulating work environment in your favour. Seeking guidance from a woman who is slightly lonely by nature will create monetary gains. Finances require proactive actions. Health keeps you in a fit shape. A bit of breathing exercises during this month can do wonders for your health. New opportunities show up during family gatherings. Chances are that you might plan to invest in a property or shift to a better locality during this month. Wedding celebrations can also be expected as the month progresses. Travel is best avoided during this month. A number of resources open up as the month comes to its end. LUCKY COLOUR: Pink/ Lilac GEMINI (22nd May- 21st June) Financial success will come through a focused attitude and proactive actions. Business trips shall turn out to be favourable. Travel otherwise, shows average success. Professionally though, you need to be careful against rumours being floated against you. Also there are chances that someone in whom you have a lot of faith might not be trustworthy. Matters of heart will be pleasant and romantic. This is a month when you are being showered with a lot of love and attention from your partner. Health shows subtle improvements. Someone in the family might need a lot of medical attention. A lot of things ease out for you as the month comes to its end. LUCKY COLOUR: Blue CANCER (22nd June - 21st July) Financially, this is an excellent month when new investments shall turn out to be prolific. Gains from extended family are also foreseen during this period. Matters of heart can create anxieties due to a man who has an aggressive approach towards life. Emotional anxieties shall be on the higher side in working environment. A partnership seems to be under testing fires and handling matters with a calm approach helps in creating better situations. Health of an elderly man can cause you stress during this month. Taking salt bath followed by blessing others shall help you in overcoming your obstacles easily and comfortably. A child in your family seems to be demanding a lot of attention from your end. Avoid confrontations while travelling. LUCKY COLOUR: White

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LEO (22nd July - 21st August) Matters of heart shall be pleasant and romantic. A fatherly figure helps you and guides you well in your love life. A youngster helps you in achieving success on your work front. The cards guide you to take proactive actions and become more decisive in your projects in order to achieve your targets in time. Financially, this seems to be a good time for you and investments shall turn out to be rewarding. The energies are quite positive and Leos in this month can expect sudden gains. Family matters shall exude positive energies and celebrations of some sort are also expected as the month progresses. You might also plan to buy a new property or shift to a new area. Health can be a cause of concern during this week. Travel can create emotional anxieties. LUCKY COLOUR: Green

VIRGO (22nd August- 21st September) Fresh patterns emerge in matters of heart creating much sought after romance and happiness in your life. Your intuitive instincts are very strong during this month and shall help you in creating positive aura in your environment especially when you are with your loved one. A woman who has a mature and pragmatic approach towards life shall help you in your work front. This is a time to relax and be more comfortable about your finances. Things are moving smoothly and shall help in enhancing your monetary status. This is the month when you should be careful about your health matters. Sudden shifting problems or some property related problems might surface creating unnecessary stress and unpleasantness in your life. Travel needs extra efforts from your end in order to gain from them. You might think a lot about your past as the month comes to its end. LUCKY COLOUR: Pink

LIBRA (22nd September- 21st October) Matters of heart shall be extremely peaceful and harmonious. Emotionally you are at peace with yourself enjoying every bit of romance back into your life. Professionally, there are a lot of changes that are taking place in your life. This is a good time to explore fresh opportunities and move on to a better project or to altogether new pastures. Financial matters too resolve subtly and steadily. Health needs to be taken care off as there could be some sudden expenses related to it. Breathing problems and lung problems might surface up during this period. A fatherly figure will help you in your family related matters and also shall be a guiding force in your life. Travels show average success. Month end shall be pleasant and enjoyable. LUCKY COLOUR: Green

SCORPIO (22nd October- 21st November) Family and friends shall support you and help you in your love life. Celebrations with friends and family can be expected during this month. Professionally, there are a lot of positive changes that take place in your life. You would feel quite responsible and protective about your juniors and your projects. Financial obligations shall be on the higher side and can create anxieties in your life. A woman who has good PR skills helps you and guides you well in health issues. There are situations and circumstances at the home front which seem to be very demanding and can create a feeling of being ignored by your loved ones. Travel shall be fruitful. A youngster who has a charming and pleasing personality helps you in your endeavours as the month ends. LUCKY COLOUR: Red

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SAGITTARIUS (22nd November- 21st December) A woman who has reached a position of strength through her matured outlook and hard work helps you and blesses you in your matters of heart. Professionally, this is an excellent time to embark on new projects and refresh old ones. However, financial stress can be high due to sudden obligations. Health needs to be taken care of especially due to emotional reasons. A youngster who has an aggressive outlook towards life shall help in your endeavours. You might be worried about a motherly figure who can be a cause of stress while on a journey. Month end shall be pleasant and harmonious. LUCKY COLOUR: Green CAPRICORN (22nd December- 21st January) Matters of heart shall be romantic and pleasant. Professionally, you shall be in complete control of tough situations and would know how to overcome difficulties with ease. Financial matters show average success. Following your intuitions gives you financial boost. Health however can be a cause of stress. Certain situations and circumstances might overpower your immunity system. The cards guide you to be firm in your dealings when it concerns your family. There are chances of confrontation and someone close to you might also threaten to move out of your circle, but sticking on to your beliefs will bring you better benefits in times to come. It is better to avoid unnecessary travel during this month. LUCKY COLOUR: Rust AQUARIUS (22nd January- 21st February) Matters of heart should be dealt with a bit carefully as chances are that any written message sent from your end might be misinterpreted by your loved one. Professionally a balanced approach towards your work gives you better returns. Financially this is an excellent time to reap in the rewards of your investments. Joint investments shall give you excellent results. Health too gives you positive strengths. Brisk walks shall be extremely favourable for you. New beginnings in family related matters create further peace and happiness in your life. The cards guide you to be relaxed and easy while embarking on a journey. You shall enjoy a laidback approach and shall be easy and relaxed with the way things move in your life. LUCKY COLOUR: Purple PISCES (22nd February- 21st March) Financial benefits shall be good and guidance from a man who has a mature outlook shall help you in this area. Professionally, distances, shifting base or a problem related to certain office premises can cause a lot of unpleasantness. Love life needs more wisdom and attention. You might feel ignored in matters of heart. Health shall keep you physically strong though there are times when you might be emotionally confused about two decisions in your life. You are very intuitive throughout the month and this helps in creating further happiness and harmony in your family life. Travel is best avoided during this month. You may plan a shopping spree as the month comes to its end. LUCKY COLOUR: Orange

Professionally, a lot of good things take place in your life as the year progresses. Joint investments will also be quite favourable. Your friends and family will support you in your financial matters. Though at times your family matters can turn out to be very demanding. In matters of heart, a lot of things improve if you ease out and be more flexible in communication. Health keeps you in good shape. You will be blessed by the divine energies throughout the year.

YEARLY FORECAST FOR CANCER

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ON-LINE PAYMENT iN ALUMNi CLUB WEBSiTE PROCEDURE FOR MEMBER BILL PAYMENT USING A CREDIT CARD
Click on the Myclub in the menu and the click My Bills from the dropdown menu. The site will display the months for which the bills are available. Click the month and the click Fetch my bill to view your bill. Any Visa / Master card issued in India with sufficient credit limit can be used to pay the members due that is reflected in the bill. To do this member should visit the club site at http://www.alumniclubau.org Login to the site using the provided credentials that is the membership number To pay using your credit card. Click the Pay my Bill link. The site will redirect you to the Banks Payment Gateway page. Provide the information requested along with any password or other challenge to establish your credentials and proceed. If the payment is successful an acknowledgement will be displayed. Use the File / Print option in your browser to print a copy and file it for your reference. (In the near future a facility to sent an automated receipt by the site to your email Id registered with the club will be incorporated) Note: Members are requested to use this facility and also inform the office manager about the problem in using the same.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them

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HEART ATTACKS
Lets say its 6.15Pm and youre driving home (alone of course) after an unusually Hard day on the jab. Youre really tired, and frustrated You are really stressed and upset Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you dont know if youll be able to make it that far. WHAT TO DO??? You have been trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr), but the guy that conducted the course did not tell youhow to perform it on yourself HOW TO SURVIVe A HeART ATTACK WHeN AlONe? Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before Losing conscious ANSWeR: Do not panic, but start coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep Inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again
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The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake you cant learn anything from being perfect

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Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm in this way heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!! Dont ever think that you are not prone to heart attack as your age is less than 25 ot 30 nowadays due to the change in the life style, heartattack is found amoung people of all age groups. An article published in the journal of general hospital rochester, new york - 14642, usa Dr.S.Natarajan (m.No.876)

One day, the young lion asked his mom: Mom, where is the happiness? Mom replied: Its on your tail. So the young lion keeps on chasing after his tail. But after a whole day of trying, he failed to get the happiness that was on his tail. Then he told his mom about this, his mom smiled and said: Son, you dont really need to Chase after your happiness, as long as you keep going and moving forward, Your happiness will always be with you. Wish everyone of you find your happiness. Please do forward to all your friends and wish the happiness is with them always.

You cant decide the length of life, but you can control how you want to live it You cant control the weather, but you can control your mood. You cant change your look, but you can smile. You cant control others, but you can control yourself. You cant foresee tomorrow, but you can utilize today wisely. You cant win everything, but you can try your very best to achieve that. Hope everyone can face the daily life positively and always happy - Dr.S.Natarajan (M.No.876)

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THE HOPE... FAITH... PEACE... LOVE... BELIEVE...

The moment you make a conclusion, you have stopped your growth; you have stopped and destroyed the possibilities of life. Whatever you make out of the mind is of no true significance. As a device, yes -but in the ultimate sense it does not mean anything, because it may take one shape today and another shape tomorrow; the mind is fluid, you can make anything out of it. How it is shaped simply depends on how it is influenced. I f you look deeply, what you call your mind is really something you have borrowed from thousands of people around you. You have accumulated this mind in bits and pieces. Your mind is just your background depending on the kind of family you come from, your education and religion, the country or society you belong to and the world you are living in. The intellect is just a survival tool, a limited aspect of your life. Survival is essential, but not fulfilling. If you want to go into deeper dimensions of life, first you need the necessary instruments. Right now you experience life with just sense organs by seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and smelling. With these, you cannot know anything beyond the physical. You cannot measure the depth of the ocean with a foot scale. That is what is happening with people right now. They are approaching the deeper dimensions of life without the necessary instruments. So they jump to wrong conclusions. People are eager to jump to conclusions because without a conclusion, they have no substance of their own. What you call as myself, that person or that personality is just a bundle of conclusions that you have made about life. But whatever conclusion you have made, you are bound to be wrong because life does not fit into any conclusions that you make. To look at it very simply, just take one human being. Maybe you met somebody 20 years ago and did not like what he was doing. So you concluded that he was not a good man. Now suppose you met this person today after 20 years, he might have become that most wonderful
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human being, but your mind will not allow you to experience this person the way he is right now. So the moment you make a conclusion, you have stopped you r growth; you have stopped and destroyed the possibilities of life. A true (Spiritual) process does not mean jumping into another set of conclusions. When you dare to exist here without any conclusions, willing to look all the time, willing to exist here as just a small particle of this existence, then you will know the limitlessness of the existence. Excerpts form Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev writings. Mrs.N.Radha spouse of Dr.S. Natarajan Member No.876

MUST-HAVe VeGGIeS

Veggies are an important part of everyones diet. They contain dozens of important nutrients and have loads of dietary fiber. And just by getting your daily quota of five to nine servings, you help build your bodys immunity to fight things like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. So what are the top veggies you should be eating to boost your diseasefighting potential? TOMATOES Though technically a fruit, tomatoes are most often served like a vegetable. Full of lycopene, these beautiful red orbs (and all tomato-based products) are renowned for their cancerfighting capabilities. Not only are they chock full of vitaminy goodness (from vitamins A to K), they also keep our blood pressure in check and help to reduce the number of free radicals in our bodies. BROCCOLI Few foods measure up to the disease-fighting potential of broccoli. This cruciferous veg is packed with antioxidants that help reduce the risk of stomach, lung and rectal cancers. And because broccoli is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C and folate, it is also good at boosting your immunity to colds and flus. BRUSSELS SPROUTS These little green veggies are especially important for pregnant woman because theyre packed with folic acid, a B-vitamin that prevents neural tube defects. Brussels sprouts are also packed with vitamins C and K as well as fiber, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. CARROTS These orange-wonders are loaded with eye, skin and hair-enriching nutrients. Theyre also the richest vegetable source of some important antioxidants, like vitamin A. And because theyre rich in vitamin C, carrots protect your cardiovascular system from damage. SQUASH A good source of anti-inflammatory nutrients like vitamin C and beta-carotene, squash, especially summer squash, can help treat dozens of conditions including asthma,

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Squash is also rich in potassium, magnesium and fiber. SWEET POTATO This root vegetable has dozens of anti-cancer nutrients like vitamin A, C and manganese. Theyre also a good source of fiber and iron, so not only do they give you energy, they can also help regulate your digestive system. EGGPLANT High in heart healthy nutrients, eggplants are rich in antioxidants like nasunin (a unique compound that protects your brain cells from damage). And because eggplants are loaded with fiber and potassium, researchers believe they may reduce your risk of stroke and dementia. BELL PEPPERS Whether you prefer red, orange or yellow, bell peppers are packed with dozens of hearthealthy nutrients like lycopene and folic acid. And recent research suggests digging into a pepper every day may lower your risk of developing lung, colon, bladder and pancreatic cancers. SPINACH This chlorophyll-packed type of produce is an excellent source of almost every vitamin and nutrient you need. Scientists believe a diet heavy in spinach may be able to prevent everything from heart disease to colon cancer, and arthritis to osteoporosis. ONIONS These pungent smelling veggies are particularly good for people suffering from (or at risk of developing) osteoporosis. Thats because onions are loaded with a peptide called GPCS which scientists believe slows your bodys loss of calcium. Onions may also be useful in the fight against heart disease and diabetes because theyre loaded with vitamin C and folate.

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