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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Seniors and the Digital World 7 years, 11 months ago

    Seniors I notice have assumed that working on computers is only for youngsters. I am a senior and proved it otherwise. Spending a bit of time to get myself acquainted with it was all that was need for me to start […]

    • What you have told about seniors is very true. I think one of the reason they are not comfortable is that they find too many commands, websites, software, programs and too many service providers providing 101 different options to confuse the already confused individual. While there is a category of people like you who are willing to learn and be with the times by accepting the changes taking place, there will be more than 80 percent of the population in our country who have got used to a system in which they have spent all their life and they suddenly feel left out and see the system is outpacing them by leaps and bounds. Let us take the case of software version or a mobile phone the companies want to make money more than innovations and they want to thrust them on the market to run their respective shops and earn revenue in the process. As people grow and get aged they find it difficult to accept change and would like status quo. Now with economic reforms being thrust into peoples throats in India we are going to see more of these problems coming to the fore. This can be tackled as it is a blessing in disguise. The government has to invest by providing jobs to people in IT sector to teach and enable the rest of India to move forward. If they do this they can provide employment to youth and elders will be digitally educated. Orientation courses have to be conducted on a mass scale. I have written three to four articles about demonetisation and its impacct in the forum in Knowledge is Power Use It Wisely. A good article written by you touching on an important aspect of common mans life especially senior citizens.

      • You are right when you say upgrades are made just to earn and not to improve the life of anyone. Not many will use those additional features but just get those upgraded gadgets to compete with others.
        I have a basic mobile with no internet facility. I prefer my pc for that. The screen is so small and that could be a strain on one’s eyes. And now with digitisation everywhere I may have to change it to a smartphone most unwillingly though.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, The Channel Tunnel and Euro Star 7 years, 11 months ago

    Most organised package tours turn out to be great but our stay in London unfortunately  was very disappointing as we landed there during the week end and most of what we wanted to see was not available. All in […]

    • Felt good about reading the Eurostar. But we cannot see anything as we progress through the journey as it happens to be below the ocean bed. Now for so many years people have been travelling but till date nothing problematic has happened which speaks of the premium put on safety of the passengers. It is a modern technological wonder and if I am not wrong the only one in the world at that. No other project of that sort and magnitude has taken place. Travel to Europe if on individual travel is a different one compared to the groups. Here in the case of individual travel we can buy train tickets which are flexible and costs will be saved if travel is to an interior tourist spot in Europe. Eurail has different trains which offer excellent value for money and a good ambient scenic atmosphere for tourist travel.

      • I have always preferred conducted tours as everything is taken care of. We get to meet new people and also the tour conductor is with us which makes one feel comfortable.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Computers Have Taken Over Jobs of Secretaries 7 years, 11 months ago

    In the good old days there were not many avenues that were open for women in the jobs arena.  Most aspired for becoming secretaries or teachers.

    To become a secretary it was necessary that one was equipped […]

    • You have touched upon a very important subject. Yes computers have taken over jobs of secretaries and many others like accountant’s, record keepers, typists, telephone operators and others. This is one of the negative fallout’s of new technology arriving. Computers, tablets, cellphones with I phones have become like calculators today. They have taken away many of the jobs like the one mentioned above. Even the bank ATM is one such product. So is email. Today we find people sending money and gifts or payments and mails through electronic systems due to its many advantages. Now with new economic reforms in India this problem is only going to aggravate. Children in schools have computers but the knowledge is limited to a large extent and they do not want to pursue it till the tenth class as their are no marks for that subject and they do not count in the final tally. They end up like a blank page when they pass tenth class. Then go for computer courses paying huge fees in a volatile market. Many of their years thus get wasted. Educationists have to seriously look into this anomaly and do course correction. To get a good crop of very well computer literate youngsters.

      • Those computer courses teaching how to work on a computer are a waste. I bought those books – Windows for Dummies and picked up from there. A friend of mine guided me and that was it. Today I can do many things on my computer including creating movies and slideshows.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Delicious Wine From Cashew Apple 7 years, 11 months ago

    I came across a site where homemade wines were being discussed. The person whose blog it is talked about how she visits fruit and vegetable market and picks up over ripe fruits that are discarded and even some […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Fruits That Can Safely Replace Drugs 7 years, 11 months ago

    For every ailment drugs are prescribed and most drugs have side effects. Those with high amount of bad cholesterol drugs that have niacin are prescribed but this drug too has many side effects.  I have a fruit in […]

    • A well researched article about health benefits of fruits especially about egg fruit. Nowadays there is high demand for organic products including fruits as awareness has increased among the people about the negative effects of medication. But people still continue using them as they are used to allopathic medication. I have come across some families which are used to other forms of treatment like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and others. These medicines take time but the remedy is permanent whereas allopathy has instant results but with negative results in the long run. When we buy fruits it is preferable to but fruits which are available in plenty as it is their season. They will be fresh and healthy. I think your garden gives you a regular supply of good fruits all through the year.

    • I always have bumper crops not knowing what to do with them as there is no market here for our produce. But we enjoy these fruits which get ripe naturally unlike what one gets in shops.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, When Nature Provides Man Takes a Back Seat 7 years, 11 months ago

    When compared to Singapore which has a size of  719.1 km²   and Nepal with a size of  147,181 km²  what we see in Singapore by way of progress is great compared to what we see in Nepal .  Since Nepal is blessed w […]

    • You are right. Nepal is a great place for tourists. I think it is famous for mountains and peaks.

      I would prefer enjoying the beauty of a skyscraper to a high mountain.
      We must be very closer to nature when it comes to our mental and physical health. Nature is our best friend. We must try to save and preserve it.

    • I prefer mountains 😀 although modernisation is needed to enrich our lifestyle.

    • I’m a nature lover so i really appreciate all the beautiful landscape scenery as well as the fresh air in the rural city, the breath taking views of the mountain, the sun set biding goodbye at the end of the day, the shimmering waters of the ocean, it was really a picture perfect and a sight to behold. I hope somehow i would like to be close to the nature to see its beauty beyond words.

    • It is only after reading posts of users like you that I have realised how beautiful Philippines is. You are lucky to be surrounded by mountains.

    • We shifted from a city to a semi rural town just to be with nature. Here it is peaceful and I have created a lot of greenery around me.

    • Each country has its charm and highlights. While countries like Nepal are ancient and have lots of pagodas and temples. In the case of Singapore it has developed well after independence. Its main income is shipping industry, tourism, infrastructure to name a few. In the case of Nepal a big part of it is preserved eternally in nature and that adds to the beauty of the place and the people are also the natives who have been living their for centuries unlike Singapore. Two different cities with contrasting styles. If you want peace of mind Nepal is a better place to be at. You seem to have lot of pleasant memories which is good.

      • Nepal is indeed a place a getaway when one wants peace. There is not much development but nature has gift enough to attract tourists. Singapore on the other hand is a well laid out country – also a place where a tourist can enjoy mostly the cleanliness around it.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Situations Work Better Given a Second Chance 7 years, 11 months ago

     

    In any relationship be it formal, informal, business or personal there are situations when a need arises to part company. It is not always that anyone gets back but if they do, that pact gets better results […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, A Positive Thought a Day Will Keep the Doctor Away 7 years, 11 months ago

    It is only those who have reached a stage where they only see  positive things around them will know what it is to have this power of positive thinking. I have gone through traumatic experiences only because of m […]

    • Absolutely. Being optimistic can relieve our stressful day.
      Always think positive to have a good heart, as they say.
      Though, it is impossible to be positive when all the people around you are negative thinkers.
      It is impossible sometimes to be positive when in your working place, all your co-workers treat you as their competitor.
      It is impossible to be positive when you are suffering from deadly illness or you are suffering from a great disaster.
      However, it is good to always put in mind that being positive makes everything okay.

      • It is possible. Just try and get that book by Norman Vincent Peale. You will get the guidance there. I have seen terminally ill peple having a smile on their face and so on

    • I would like to second you in this regard. I am impressed by this short but great post written by you. I would like to read it again and again as it is a great source of inspiration for me.

      You seem to be perfect in this field. You seem to have an inborn talent in this connection. Waiting anxiously for some more post on the same topic – Motivation.

      • I am glad you liked this post Thanks. If you can get that book written by Norman Vincent Peale that could help. It helped me.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Tips to Make Working in the Kitchen a Joy 7 years, 11 months ago

    Kitchen work is sure considered a drudgery and many shy away from it.

    There are exciting things that happen in the kitchen that can bring you joy given the proper mindset. .

    Here are a few approaches. […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, ‘Gotmatter’ is a Nightmare for Tinycent Community 7 years, 11 months ago

    As some of you know there was a site called tinycent where many of us diligently posted.  It paid us initially but without warning stopped paying, giving an excuse that Indian Banks were on holiday.

    Those […]

    • You can save and delete your posts.I have done that You could do that too.

    • It is more a site that was created by someone who had no knowledge whatsoever about such sites that it got messed up even before it could be well established. I could save a few posts but now it is suspended and one cannot reach it any more.

    • The Day I heard about Tinycent I was pretty certain it was a scam. Then some guy came on posting how he’d spoken to the Owner and the Owner told him… so I knew it was a scam.

      gotmatter is the continuation as the government shut down Tinycent, which is why the server is in singapore.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, It’s Time Everyone Enters the Digital World 7 years, 11 months ago

    Seniors I notice have assumed that working on computers is only for youngsters. I proved it otherwise. Spending a bit of time to get myself acquainted with it was all that was need for me to start with. I got the […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, This Meandering Brook in Switzerland Took my Breath Away 7 years, 11 months ago

    My regrets have always been that I never got to play in the snow despite visiting so many snow producing countries. But when I saw this brook flowing next to my hotel in Switzerland I was glad it had not turned […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, A Stray is no Different From a Pedigree 7 years, 11 months ago

    A Pedigree breed is what we thought would be ideal to adopt as pets and we did move in that direction. We have had two of the pedigree pets and others a mix with a strain of pedigree in all of them. After all […]

    • Training with compassion does the trick When they know we love them they will do as we tell them

    • Well, the definition of stray and pedigree are entirely different. Pedigree has to do with a class of animal. For example, if the dog is purebred or of mix breed. A stray is an animal that has no place to call home regardless of its breed. I say this because we found a stray chihuahua once (we still have her). Just like children, all dogs have a unique personality about them. They are all different. I have three dogs and they all act differently. My pit bull is quieter and laid back, while the chihuahua likes to run around barking at everything. Their puppy (yes, the pit bull and the chihuahua mated) likes to run around and jump up and down and is the happiest puppy ever that loves to tear up furniture.

    • My first dog was a purebred miniature shetland sheep dog. She lived till the ripe old age of 16 years and never developed any diseases except for a little bit of arthritis. She was also a joy to have and to hold and to cherish. My second dog was a miniature American Eskimo, pure white with a brown nose and brown eyes. But being of the category spitz dog, she was quite the handful and needed constant training and watching. She would even jump the fence and that is what happened one day. She jumped the fence and even though I looked high and low for her, I never found her. My third dog was a mix German Shepherd and Husky. She also lived till about 17 years old.She was definitely a joy to hold, to love, to pet and cherish. I really enjoyed my walks with her especially in the winter. Being part Husky, she fared much better when it was cold. All dogs, whether purebred or stray or mixed breeds deserve a loving hand and home.

    • i m always thinking do difrent but cant ignore my job this thing is difrent

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Garden Artefacts and Their Use 7 years, 11 months ago

    It is every gardener’s wish to have colour in their garden. Adding colour to a garden is to have flowers throughout the year and that is  only possible if we go for seasonal flowers as perennials also have se […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, This is for Those with a Passion for Travel 7 years, 11 months ago

    I have been travelling far and  wide since the last few years. Travelling is a passion with me. While there is no end to what there is to see in  any country there are a few sights and experiences that I have h […]

    • I don’t have a passion for travel any more since my husband got sick. But if I did, I’d be happy to visit all of those destinations you named.

      • I had to put a brake on my travel after that accident in the year 2006. My last holiday was in 2005 Australia and New Zealand.

        Hope someday your dream will be fulfilled.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, The Indian Currency Demonetization Fiasco 7 years, 11 months ago

    On November 8 the Prime Minister of India announced demonetization of currency notes with a denomination of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 Reports have it that it was a dictatorial announcement – not even the Finance M […]

    • This daring move by India’s PM made the news in the USA. I was dumfounded. I thought to myself “Is this going to work?”

      So it wasn’t a good idea huh? Can’t say I’m surprised at the results. But when crime is bad and something has to be done, I can sort of understand the PM thinking “We need to do something drastic!” He must have been desparate!

    • Black money in cash is only 6% and rest is in gold, property and other instruments.And much of it is stacked in Switzerland.

      This has put the middle class and poor who mostly deal in cash at great hardship.
      What can they do with 2000 rupee notes? There are many other restrictions too

    • Not trying to tell the PM how to govern, but leaders need to think of the impact of their decisions on the masses before implementing solutions. Why should the middle class and poor always have to suffer? Life is hard enough for them without making an “everyday activity” a “criminal offense”. The thought of this just makes me angry and I’m not even the one being directly impacted. But I do empathize.

      • As they say ends do not justify means and here the means are disastrous. People are dying waiting in queues. With frauds in banks there is no currency left for the common man. But they being in the majority opposition is struggling to send the message.

    • Our politicians!! What can we say about them. And of course the rich and the corrupt always know about these things in advance. There are reportedly billions of dollars in Swiss banks that aredeposited by corrup[t third world leaders and flats, chateaus, diamonds, even castles. They will not be affected by these decisions. It is always the poor who suffer. Not a fan of Modi for many other reasons too. And you can bet there will be “incidents” that take away media’s and people’s attention away from these issues and focus on those instead.

    • You are so right. Just about 6% is in currency and this man is trying to arrest black money. Already new notes are in the hands of those who have converted their black money into white.

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    bestwriter replied to the topic I redeemed a sixth time in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 7 years, 11 months ago

    Nice to hear that. Hope many more will be able to redeem their hard work.

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    bestwriter replied to the topic I redeemed a sixth time in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 7 years, 11 months ago

    Good for you. Keep being active.

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