Healing Hashimotos Disease With Tong Ren - From "Incurable Disease" to Invaluable Gift

During the last few years, my body would go into crisis mode every few months. Out of the blue I would get excruciatingly tired, at times I was unable to get out of bed in the morning. After a few days the symptoms usually subsided and with the help of considerable amounts of willpower I would get on with my busy life.
My usual herbal and homeopathic remedies did not seem to have much effect and doctors couldn't find a cause. I was suspecting that the onset of Peri-Menopause was in part to blame, since I am approaching that ominous age category...

Last November, my husband and I traveled to India to spend a few weeks of study and contemplate with our teacher. When we go to India, we live in the foothills of the Himalayas with a community of about a hundred friends who have dedicated their lives to Meditation.

This year, a nasty cold/flu was working its way through the village. By the middle of our stay it caught up with us too. I got quite sick and was not able to recover during and even for weeks after the trip. I finally gave in and went to see y doctor who prescribed antibiotics. A this point I had been sick for more than 6 weeks, so I decided to take the antibiotics which I usually avoid at all cost. Another two weeks later I was as sick as before - if not worse. The doctor decided to perform more extensive tests, which resulted in the diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease.

Western medicine defines Hashimoto's as an incurable auto-immune disease. Anti-bodies attack the Thyroid, which then starts to under-function and create all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism. I had pretty much all of the symptoms, including extreme fatigue, dry skin, depression and hair loss.

The medical community's answer to this is to prescribe a synthetic hormone for life. This synthetic hormone is supposed to take over the function of the Thyroid (which will eventually cease to produce hormones). I was in no way ready for a treatment of drugs for life, and decided to see an Endocrinologist, an MD specializing in the Endocrine System, Glands and Hormones. It did not make much sense to me to try and replace the delicate balance of at least a half dozen hormones (which is what a healthy Thyroid does) with a single synthetic hormone in an arbitrary dose - for the rest of my life....

It seemed to me that the Immune System - the origin of the problem - might need some attention. The doctor's opinion was that nothing could or needed to be done for the Immune System. I pointed out that I had already two auto-immune issues going on in my body: eczema and allergies, and that I wanted to avoid having to deal with ever more dangerous aspects of a sick immune system, like cancer or rheumatoid arthritis for example. The doctor's comment to this was: "usually the Immune System does not work like that". When pressed, that was the only "scientific" answer she could give me. So here I was, with an "incurable" auto-immune disease, nasty symptoms and a prescription for a synthetic hormone for the rest of my life - not my idea of health and healing! It was clear that I would look for alternative ways to deal with this condition.

A few months earlier I had heard of Tong Ren and Tom Tam from a friend who had started to study with Tom. As soon as she told me about the philosophy, the method and its astonishing results I had a sense of being in the presence of something exceptional. It was an easy decision to contact Tom and see what he had to say about Hashimoto's. When I told him my diagnosis, he smiled and said: "oh Hashimoto's is easy, we can heal, no problem". Surprised by his absolute conviction and doubtlessness, I asked if he really thought this treatment could improve the symptoms. He answered in his characteristic mix of English and Chinese: "no improve symptoms, heal immune system, go back to normal".

And that's just what he proceeded to do. For the following months I saw Tom once a week. My friend, a student of Tom's, gave me a treatment of Tong Ren and TuiNa (Chinese deep tissue massage) every week and I proceeded to do Tong Ren self-treatment religiously every day.

Within the first week I started to feel better. Every day I had several hours where my body was functioning normally - I could actually work again. The next week it shifted to the opposite: I was doing well, aside from a few hours here and there when I needed to rest. By the third week I was functioning 70% of what I considered normal and it kept improving every week. By the fourth week I started to take training from Tom, for I knew that I wanted to learn as much as I could about Tong Ren.

Before I knew it, friends and clients wanted to get treatments from me, and within a few short months, Tong Ren has become an integral part to the work I do with my clients. The results speak for themselves, they are as spectacular as what I have experienced for myself.

After 2.5 months I had blood-work done again. Can you guess what the results were? The "incurable disease" had disappeared, my blood levels had gone from "off the chart" back to normal in less than 3 months!!!!

I call it a miracle, but the doctor thought I was probably misdiagnosed in the first place. She had obviously forgotten that the first time she looked at my initial blood-work she thought it could hardly get much worse...
I continue to take training with Tom and his students/teachers, I also attend his Guinea Pig classes as often as I can to learn as much as I can while devouring his books and improving my skills.

In the guise of an "incurable disease", Life has offered me an immense gift: the ability to learn and offer to myself and others a revolutionary healing method.

Marie-Lou Kuhne Millerick developed SYNERGY Healing as a unique system, born of many years of studying and researching different holistic approaches. But more so, it is the result of a lifelong inquiry into human consciousness.

Over the years, she has mastered many therapeutic tools, yet these techniques alone were not able to provide all the answers. Only through the practice of Meditation and the study of the ancient Science of Oneness did she find the missing piece.

This knowledge has become the foundation of her work and of her life. Marie-Lou brings the timeless teachings of the Eastern Traditions into the Western world by translating its essence into every aspect of Life.

Marie-Lou has held executive positions with International Organizations in Switzerland and France, while studying and completing certification in Reflexology in Switzerland, New Therapies with Bach Flower Essences in Germany, Synergy Session in the US, Homeopathy in Switzerland, Tong Ren Healing in the US, Meditation and Eastern Philosophy in India, Somayog at IMI in India.

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Prem Rawat Maharaji Answers Questions Kolkata India

www.wopg.org http Please select 480p for best resolution Prem Rawat, also known by the honorary title Maharaji, answers questions from students who took the opportunity to ask him at the Science City Auditorium in Kolkata India, on the topic of inner peace and the gift of Knowledge which Maharaji offers to make true contentment a reality in this existence.



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India's Unique Multiculturalism - Shashi Tharoor

Complete video at: fora.tv Prolific Indian author and diplomat Shashi Tharoor discusses the unique levels of pluralism evident in Indian culture and government. ----- Shashi Tharoor discusses The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Cell Phone: India, the Emerging 21st Century Power. Asia Society and the South Asia Journalists Association (SAJA) host the New York launch of Tharoor's new book. Tharoor shares his insight into the complex and intriguing culture of this rapidly evolving nation. The event includes excerpts from the book and a conversation with Pramit Pal Chaudri, a Bernard Schwartz Fellow at Asia Society. Over the past twenty-five years, India has moved from a largely impoverished, underdeveloped country to a bustling, innovative, fast-changing society. In his new book "The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: India, the Emerging 21st-Century Power", celebrated author Shashi Tharoor discusses and demystifies the vast changes that have taken place in India to transform this once sleeping giant into an emerging world leader. - Asia Society Shashi Tharoor is chairman of the Dubai-based Afras Ventures and former Under-Secretary- General for Communications and Public Information at the United Nations. His UN career began in 1978, when he joined the staff of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He was also a senior adviser to the Secretary-General. He has written hundreds of articles, op-eds, and book reviews in a wide range of publications. A contributing ...



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The Lion Dance - Ancient Art Form of China

The Lion Dance of China originated over one thousand years ago. It depicts the Asiatic lions of nearby India, some of which may have been presented to early Chinese Emperors as gifts. Lions in Chinese culture are guardian creatures, with statues of lions guarding royal palaces, homes of government officials and royal tombs.

There are many variants of the Lion Dance throughout Asia, including main land China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan and other countries. The Lion Dance in China can be roughly categorized into Northern and Southern. Lions consist of paper mache heads with the body being of fabric. The body as well as the head is also decorated with fur, feathers, and decorative paint. The Chinese Lion Dance is most usually done by two people per lion, unlike the Chinese Dragon Dance that can have ten or more people per Dragon.

The Northern Dance originated as entertainment for the imperial court. The Northern Lion is very shaggy and can be orange, red, yellow, or a combination of these colors. The Northern Dance is very acrobatic and is done mainly for entertainment. The Northern Dance many times depicts pairs of lions, sometimes a family of two large and two small lions.

The Southern Dance is more often performed as a ceremony to prevent evil and for good luck. The Southern Lion displays a wide variety of colors. It also usually has a mirror on the center of the forehead, very large eyes and a horn at the center of the head.

The Lion Dance can be performed at any time of the year, but is usually associated with the Chinese New Year. The Dance itself is very formalized, with a different ritual and routine for each country and area. But in most cases, the dance begins with the lion entering the town or village and visiting the local temples and ancestral halls to pay respects. Then it continues down the streets of the town to spread joy and good fortune to the people. During Chinese New Year, the lion dancers visit the storefronts of businesses for the 'picking of the greens'. The owner of the business will attach a red envelope filled with money to a head of cabbage or lettuce, and then tie it above the door of their shop. The lion will approach the greens, and 'eat' the greens but spit out the money. This part of the Lion Dance brings good fortune to the business owner and the lion dancers keep the money in the envelope.

The Lion Dance has developed a close relationship to the martial arts, specifically Kung Fu. Many Lion Dance troupes consist of members of Kung Fu clubs that practice the dance very hard to gain athleticism and proficiency.

This short essay only scratches the surface of the beauty, customs and variety of The Lion Dance, a centuries old part of Asian culture.

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Diwali Mithai Online: Reach Out to Ones You Love

Kaju Katli, Anjir Rolls, Pista Barfi, Mawa Sweets...Diwali Mithai is scintillating, tantalizing, and tempting. It is the time for again and if you are an Indian how can you ever forget those scrumptious Deepavali Sweets you savored as a child. Sending Diwali Sweets to India as gifts is considered auspicious during the festive season and is one of the most common Diwali gifts exchanged in India.

Whether you gift a box of traditional Diwali Sweets such as Boondi Laddoo or more modern dry fruit Deepavali Sweets, you will find a number of options online. You just have to book an order according to the tastes and health of the person and you can send Sweets on Diwali to India, right from your laptop. Sugar-free sweets for diabetics and heart patients, Dry Fruit Sweets for corporate clients and fresh and soft Mawa Sweets for those you love - there are many options to choose from when you send sweets to India on Diwali.

Deepavali Sweets denote the grandeur of Indian celebrations. This is the reason why big FMCG companies launch new Diwali Mithai Gift Packs for India. From Haldiram's rasgulla and gulab jamun packs to Khoya Special, and Milk Treat from Sugar Bikaneri, you can choose from several variets of sweets during the festive season. Online combo Diwali Gift packs often offer you a set of Diwali Diyas, a greeting card or both with the beautifully adorned box of Diwali Sweets.

If you are planning to buy Diwali Sweets online, be sure to look for a gift delivery service that is well-established and has a good distribution network to ensure that your loved ones receive your Diwali Mithai while it is still fresh and tasty.

GujaratGifts.com offers an array of delectable Diwali Gifts to India options to choose from, when you send Diwali sweets. From Diwali Dryfruit Sweets to conservative Mawa Sweets, Diwali Sweets to India have been part and parcel of festive celebrations since time immemorial. Choose to buy Diwali Mithai online through us and we send sweets on Diwali while they are still fresh and soft.

Terry Riley - Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band [part 1]

Minimalist pioneer Terry Riley was among the most revolutionary composers of the postwar era; famed for his introduction of repetition into Western music motifs, he also masterminded early experiments in tape loops and delay systems which left an indelible mark on the experimental music produced in his wake. Riley was born June 24, 1935 in Colfax, CA, and began performing professionally as a solo pianist during the '50s; by the middle of the decade he was studying composition in San Francisco and Berkeley, where among his classmates was fellow minimalist innovator La Monte Young. Influenced by John Coltrane and John Cage, he began exploring open improvisation and avant-garde music, and in 1960 composed Mescalin Mix, a musique concrète piece composed for the Ann Halprin Dance Company consisting of tape loops of assorted found sounds. By the early '60s, Riley was regularly holding solo harmonium performances beginning at 10:00 pm and continuing until sunrise, an obvious precursor of the all-night underground raves to follow decades later. After graduating Berkeley in 1961, his next major work was 1963's Music for the Gift, composed for a play written by Ken Dewey; among the first pieces ever generated by a tape delay/feedback system, it employed two tape recorders -- a setup Riley dubbed the "Time Lag Accumulator" -- playing a loop of Chet Baker's rendition of Miles Davis' "So What." The loop effect sparked Riley's interest in repetition as a means of musical expression ...



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Beautiful Paintings to Adorn Your Place

Walls of houses have always been the main focus area of home decorators. The art of wall painting was originated in France. Today, the practice of decorating the walls with various kinds of painting knows no geographical or cultural limits. Decorating the walls with impressive paintings has become universal practice. Paintings in a house or building reflect the status and personal characteristics of owners. Crushed gem stone paintings, Relief work painting and Tanjore painting have always been the hot choice of latest trend followers. Professional decorators trust in the artistic value of these paintings. No need to say that these are available in various sizes. If you want more for a single place, you may go for theme decoration also.

Crushed gem stone paintings are made of crushed stones. Gemstone work is done by the artists to give perfect blend of contemporary influence and vibrant colors. It is an ideal gift item for corporate buyers. 4"x5", 6"x8", 9"x12", 20" x 16 and 21"x29" are most sought sizes. Crushed gem stone paintings developed on the themes like Raginis, animals, Bani - thani, Mughal especially Shahjahah - Mumtaz, flowers, God - Goddess and romantic are in regular demand throughout India. Even the international tourists buy these paintings, being tuned with universal artistic appeal.

Relief work is done by special combination of clays. Every stage of relief work needs high patience. The embossing is done with special clay to raise the design. Water proof relief work paintings are also available. Simple designs are liked more. The paintings with just few message conveying lines are liked specially by high-class intellectuals. Regular buyers demand to customize 3D paintings for decorating the walls according to the suitability of place like houses, apartments, resorts, offices, hotels, bar etc.

Tanjore painting is the product of South Indian classical painting originated from Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu state of India. Tanjore Paintings are liked because of surface richness, compact composition and vivid colours. Essentially, these are themed to Hindu gods, goddesses and saints. These have become popular gift items during festive season not only in South India but throughout India. Designs, finish, polish, shine, texture and finishing etc are the main deciding factors. Some manufacturers use semi precious gems, glass pieces and gold foils also to make these decorative religious paintings more impressive. Tanjore painting of Radha Krishna is also in great demand.

All the decoration paintings are available in various styles, sizes, themes, color combinations and materials. Selection primarily depends upon budget, environment and purpose.

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India- Why Diwali Is Celebrated?

Indians celebrate Diwali with great passion. They fire lots of firecrackers and eat sweets and wear new clothes. Why is Diwali so important in India?

Diwali is the day when it is said that Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after conquering Lanka. Lord Rama was asked by his father Dashrath to go to the wild forests for fourteen long years. In the forest Ravana, the king of Lanka, abducted his queen Seeta. Lord Rama was along in the jungle with only his brother Laxaman with him. In the forests Lord Rama met the monkey king Sugriva.

Sugriva sent monkeys around the world to search for mother Seeta. Finally Lord Hanumana found Seeta in the kingdom of Ravana at Lanka. He burnt Lanka and came back to inform Lord Rama about mother Seeta. Lord prepared a large army of monkeys and bears and invaded Lanka. Ravana was defeated. Vibhishan the brother of Ravana had joined Lord Rama in the battle. After defeating Ravana Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya his kingdom after fourteen long years.

Indian Hindus celebrate Diwali as a day of celebration. Candles are burnt in every home. People clean their homes and wear new clothes. Sweets are shared and people wish each other. Diwali is the biggest festival of India that celebrates the victory of good over the evil. Indians all over the world celebrate Diwali and it is also the beginning of new year as per the Hindu calendar.

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Celebrating Goddess Lakshmi at Dhateras Festival

Come autumn with its lavish harvest and cool breezes, and for the people of India, its time to revel in various festivities. One of these festivals is the Dhanteras, also known as 'Dhantrayodashi' or 'Dhanvantari Triodasi' dedicated to the celebration of Goddess Laxmi. The festival, observed two days before Diwali is considered to herald the onset of the festival of lights. Hence, it can also be called Diwali eve. The festival usually comes every year in the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin (October / November).

The Dhanteras has special significance to the business community of India, as they pray to Laxmi, the goddess of wealth for good fortune and success in life. Amongst the business community the jewelers specially celebrate this festival in the most pompous manner in the gold market areas.

The festival is marked by colorful decorations and renovations in individual houses and business places to welcome Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Women make colorful rangolis, alpana or floor patterns with small footprints of the goddess to symbolize her entry into their houses and business establishments. Some people light diyas, or traditional lamps throughout the night to ward off evil spirits. Doors remain open and neighbors or communities get together to share sweets and tiny lamps.

For additional luck and wealth, people also purchase gold and silver articles, new jewelry, car, and homes during this festival. Jewelers' shops remain open late into the night and are crowded throughout the day. A few devouts even fix dates for marriages on this day.

In south India, on Dhanteras evening, preparations are made for a sacred bath to be taken early next day - on Narakchaturdashi. Water pots are cleaned, venerated, decorated with marigolds and mango leaves and filled with water. They are heated next morning and the hot water is used for ritualistic baths for the destruction of sin and ignorance. Traditional sweets like laddus, chaklis, sakkaparas, and badam halwa are very much a part of the revelry.

There is an interesting legend related to this festival. The sixteen year old son of a certain king Hima was predestined to die by a snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. But on that day, his wife kept him awake and laid all her ornaments at the entrance and went on telling stories and singing songs. As it was destined, god of death 'Yama' disguised as a snake tried to enter the Prince's chamber but was bedazzled by the lights of ornaments climbed the heap of ornaments and sat there listening the songs and next morning he went away without completing his mission. This day is hence celebrated as Yamandeepdaan and a diya is kept burning whole night on Dhanteras in the name of Yama.

Apart from fun, revelry and shopping, this festival is also the best occasion for buying and gifting exclusive Dhanteras gifts. Apart from gold and silver jewelry, other items like silver coins, pooja accessories, brass, metallic, fiber or wooden idols of gods and goddesses can be given out to near and dear ones. The business class forming a huge chunk of the expatriates from India sends Dhanteras gifts to India, to their acquaintances. Sending Dhanteras sweets to relatives and acquaintances is another way to celebrate this festival.

Nowadays, some financial institutions and corporate houses have also come up with the novel idea of corporate gifting to their employees and clients on the occasion of Dhanteras.

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Puranas - Stories and Teachings From Ancient Times

Purana means stories or histories of ancient times. There are several subject matters in the puranas and they are classified into five sections. Their five sections are history, cosmology, secondary creation, genealogy of kings, and of Manvantaras or Manus. The Puranas are part of the Itihasas.

The Puranas were written to popularize the religion of the Vedas. They contain the essence of the Vedas. The aim of the Puranas is to impress on the minds of the masses the teachings of the Vedas and to generate in them devotion to God, through concrete examples, myths, stories, legends, lives of saints, kings and great men, allegories, and chronicles of great historical events. The sages made use of these things to illustrate the eternal principles of religion. The Puranas were meant, not for the scholars, but for the ordinary people who could not understand high philosophy and who could not study the Vedas.

Each purana gives prominence to a particular deity and therefore places all others on a subservient position. There are stories in the puranas to further explain the application of religion in life and to emphasize the importance of injunctions.

The Srimad Bhagavata Purana describes at length the appearance and activities of the ten main incarnations of Krishna. Other incarnations are also mentioned where necessary. The avatars appear to re-establish religious principles, to destroy those promoting irreligious life, and to enjoy pastimes with Their devotees. The ten Avatars are: Matsya (The Fish), Kurma (The Tortoise), Varaha (The Boar), Narasimha (The Man-Lion), Vamana (The Dwarf), Parasurama (Rama with the axe, the destroyer of the Kshatriya race), Ramachandra (the hero of the Ramayana who destroyed Ravana), Sri Balarama (brother of Sri Krishna), Buddha (the prince-ascetic, founder of Buddhism), and Kalki (the hero riding on a white horse, who is to come at the end of the Kali-Yuga).

Matsya saved Vaivasvata Manu and the Vedas when the waters of destruction overflowed the universe. Kurma used His shell as a pivot when the demigods and demons agreed to churn the ocean of milk to get the nectar of immortality. Varaha saved the world from the ocean below the universe by holding it on His tusk, when the world was thrown there by the demon Hiranyaksha. Narasimha appeared to save His devotee Prahlad from the oppression of his father, the demon Hiranyakashipu. Vamana appeared to trick King Bali by asking him some charity. Bali conquered the universe and Vamana restored it to the possession of the demigods.

Parasurama appeared to rid the world of the irreligious kshatriya kings. Parasurama destroyed the kshatriya race twenty-one times. Rama destroyed Ravana, who kidnapped His chaste wife Sita. Sri Balarama appeared to help Sri Krishna and removed the burden of the world by killing Kamsa and many other demons and kings. He also helped to re-establish religious principles and assisted Krishna to deliver the message of the Bhagavad Gita. Buddha taught compassion, vegetarianism and meditation to attain the Supreme Truth. Kalki will appear at the end of this age to destroy the sinful populace and to start again the golden age called Satya yuga.

The Jains have their separate Puranas. The most popular among them is the Mahapurana of Acharya Jinasena. A major part of the Jain Puranas can be found in Kannada literature. The Buddhist Purana, called Swayambhu Purana, is a major source of the history of the Kathmandu valley.

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Types of Rakhi Gifts

RAKHI, a well celebrated as well as one of the auspicious festivals in India. It spreads a huge sense of satisfaction to the siblings as well as spread warmness and other good deeds in the family itself.

Rakhi celebrated by tying a thread across the brother hand by the sister in order to have luck, prosperity as well as ward them of from the evil things, strengthen the bond between them. Different kinds of thread and design are available in the market where one ties the eternal, everlasting bond that brings in the happiness and prosperity to ones life.

The main essential stuff found in the rakhi, which used to tie the thread to the beloved brother is that the thread consist of assorted array of beads mainly done and portrayed in it after performing some rituals and getting the divine help in it. The materials embedded in the traditional rakhi are feather fibers as well as some glitters added to it. It also contains materials like gold, silver beads, which add a beauty to the thread, and much needed glamor as the person is going to wear for almost a year. These rituals termed to mark the rakhi celebration with that of the endowment from the brother in order to have a shield and everlasting bond between them as well as to ward of the evil things. Many sweets is offered during this auspicious festival, where you have that in small quantity too in the thread, which actually symbolizes the sugary and sweet moments within their relationship and to have them forever. Many sweets also distributed in this joyful event.

There is much different kind of rakhi threads available in the market as well as rakhi sweets to offer to your beloved brother as well as other family members too. There are many rakhi with beaded on it and you can choose from a wide range of colors to chose from and you also have a separate section of rakhi for the kids too, which contains some kind of funny characters engraved in it, sure to liked by the kids. These rakhi add the extra glitter to the ceremony as well as come in attractive and decorative package too. There are also special rakhi sets, some contain beads in it while others have the fancy items and are sleek as well as thin too. These rakhi are packed well and sure to add beauty to the wrist that is going to wear it in the auspicious function. There also specially made rakhi for the brothers to show them of your love and affection as well as the strong bonding it portrays as well as the luck it brings to them.

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Tax Planning - Gift Tax - What is it?

What is a Gift Tax?

A gift tax applies to the transfer (by gift) of any property. You make a gift if you give property (including money), or the use of or income from property, without expecting to receive something of at least equal value in return. You may be making it if you sell something at less than its full value or if you make an interest-free or reduced interest loan.

As a rule of thumb, any gift is a taxable gift. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Generally, the following are not taxable gifts:

• Gifts that are not more than the annual exclusion for the calendar year.
  


• Tuition or medical expenses you pay for someone (the educational and medical exclusions).
  


• Gifts to your spouse.
  


• Gifts to a political organization for its use.
  


• Gifts to qualified charities (a deduction is available for these amounts).

What is the Annual Exclusion?

An annual exclusion applies to each person to whom you make a gift. The annual exclusion as of 2007 is $12,000. Therefore, you generally can give up to $12,000 each to any number of people and none of the gifts will be taxable. If you are married, both you and your spouse can separately give up to $12,000 to the same person without making a taxable gift. These to individuals are not deductible on the donor's income tax returns.

According to the IRS, if you give someone money or property during your life, you may be subject to federal gift tax. The money and property you own when you die (known as your estate) may be subject to federal estate tax.

Most are not subject to the gift tax and most estates are not subject to the estate tax. Only about 2% of all estates are subject to the estate tax. You do not need to file a return unless you give someone, other than your spouse, money or property worth more than the annual exclusion ($12,000) for that year. Although a return may be required, no actual tax will become payable until the cumulative lifetime taxable gifts exceed the applicable exclusion amount. The donor is primarily responsible for the payment of them.

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life in a day mumbai india pankaj rai 2/5

The second part of life in a day begins with me and my friend Jay, who is helping me to shoot my life in a day, having lunch at a hotel. Then we embarks our journey back to home. Meanwhile we board at Thane Railway station to buy DVD's to write the movie files we are going to shoot today. Views of Thane station were fascinating with loads of people and a huge line for Taxi's. We shoot the streets of Thane city from the taxi. Then we start our journey back to home. It was raining heavily in the afternoon and the scenes outside the train were breath taking. Finally we reach Ulhasnagar station (Home Town) and there we wait on the sky walk till Leena comes. Then we go to a juice centre and discuss on whether a big company is better or a small one. We also discuss whether i should join the company of prepare for MBA and keep delivering lectures. Video ends with me hurrying for the class to give lecture and asking Leena to meet me later in a restaurant.



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The Use of Colors in Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore paintings depict mainly the scenes from the ancient scriptures of Hindu religion and are one of the most famous style of paintings from south India. These paintings are unique due to the harmony of colors, the design, and the traditional techniques used with meticulous attention to details.

Tanjore derives its name from the capital of the Chola empire, which is Thanjavoor. This place has one of the beautiful temple of Lord Shiva-Brigadeeswara temple. This art form was developed with the patronage of the Maratha rulers in the eighteenth century. This type of art is famous for its ornamental relief work flourished with the patronage of the kings. The process of making a Tanjore painting requires dedicated skilled labour.

There are many stages during the making of these paintings. The canvas is usually a plank of teak wood, which is over a layer of cloth is pasted, which is applied on top to soften the board. The surface is smoothened by rubbing it with a smooth emery paper. The artist draws a detailed sketch on the board. Semi precious stones of different colors are used to decorate the painting. In earlier days, diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones were used.

To create a three dimensional embossed effect, layers of paste prepared from the glue and limestone are applied. After carrying out the detailed relief work, wafer like sheets of twenty two carat gold are pasted on top. Bright colors are used to fill up the remaining areas, then the main figures in the picture is large and the other figures may not be relative.

New techniques have been developed by skilled artist to keep this form of art alive. Chalk powder and modern synthetic pasting material have replaced the traditional materials. Modern day artists use chemical paints instead of vegetable dyes for colors and shades, but still enormous care is exercised in adhering to tradition while depicting the pictures.

The Rajput painter had inherited a legacy of mural painting as well as the art of the book, where a pictorial scheme with color as a principal means of visual articulation was designed. Conspicuously, he retained the color of complexions, costumes, and architecture as local, while playing up the tenor of the natural environment in low or high key, or changing them altogether from their normal hues. The strength of many Rajput paintings rests in balancing the tension of the two. It meant that the world of natural environment was conceived through the eyes of human images who inhabited it and not through an objective view from outside. It afforded the artist an opportunity to improvise a color scheme to match the mood of the image portrayed through the environment, approximating its fluctuations by raising or lowering the tenor of color.

Color is not viewed empirically as a consequence of refraction of light, since its use is not necessarily descriptive. This counters the notion of color being local to objects of optical perception so integral to impressionistic art. It refers to light metaphorically as a source that vivifies, heightens, or mellows the field of vision, but the light should be distinguished from daylight or artificial light with their contingent shadows. Dark and shadows as means of formal articulation and concealment so predominant a factor in European painting, are also conspicuously absent here.

The night scenes, except in the very late miniatures increasingly under the influence of European art, are usually rendered in full or filtered light of the moon or lamps with total visibility and night's presence indicated by conventional symbols. This distinguishes it from the representation of atmosphere in European painting as well. The Impressionist use of color to represent light and air is equally alien to Rajput painting. In the Impressionist scheme, the change of color meant a negation of browns and blacks as shadows and an aesthetic confirmation of the new theory of light according to the invention of the prism.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant for Krishna art, religious gifts from India, and Hare Krishna books. Please visit these sites for tanjore paintings, religious gifts India.

Grandson Chin2s exclusive gift for Asha Bhosle

Its hard to describe this ladys creative output over her multiple decade-spanning career as anything short of prodigious. In numbers, that means Asha Bhonsles the official record holder for being the most-recorded singer in history with 13000 recorded songs, as acknowledged by the World Record Academy. A little earlier, her album Precious Platinum made it to the Top 100 World Music Albums of all time. And shes now collaborated with her grandson Chin2 Bhonsle (anyone recall the Band of Boys?) and he sure is excited about it. So how did it come about? Ive been aware of his career and I know how tough it is, having been through the grind myself. In this field, there are so many singers with great voices. Very few actually get a break. At first, when he told me he wanted to make music, I scolded him, says Ashaji. And then one day, we were talking music and she just casually told me lets do a song together and then things developed from there into the album Sapne Suhane, pipes in Chin2. So were there any issues working together for the first time? Isko Hindi nahin aati thi, laughs Ashaji. Out on Times Music, theres a song off the album that features a 1950s Elvis Presley retro-rock look. And for Chin2, this collaboration comes in quite a cool lineage. Among her many foreign song sojourns (Code Red, Boy George, Backstreet Boys, etc) probably the biggest one of them all, is with the iconic REM frontman Michael Stipe. She recorded the song The Way You Dream with Stipe that was ...



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Taj Mahal, A Love Story

A special gift to all, especially my new friends in India. In 1631, Indias, Prince Khurram, lost his Princess Mumtaz, the love of his life. In his grief and despair, the Emperor had the finest craftsman in the land create a tribute to his lost Princess. The task that would take more than 22 years to complete would become, The extraordiary Taj Mahal.



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Celebrate Raksha Bandhan - Send Raksha Bandhan Gifts to India With Rakhi and Sweets

According to ancient traditions, it is customary to have protection threads that are stimulated with sacred verses (Mantras) and sanctified with rice, durva grass etc.

This protection thread has that power to save from sins on the other hand it removes diseases.

Rakhi is celebrated on Purnima day in North India and north-west part. The word "Purnima" means a full moon night. In history when Aryans came to India they performed Yajnas before going on battlefield. It was done to gather blessings of the God. Before their departure to war front their sisters tied sacred thread or amulets to protect them and to remind them of their duties towards family and honoring their tribe and uplifting its position. In this way Raksha Bandhan was originated and our customs were made.

Nowadays, Rakhi is becoming world -famous, it's no longer only an Indian festival but its celebrated all over the world. In India, students in their respective schools ties rakhi and celebrate this festival and boys give chocolates to their sisters in return. In this way, those who don't have brothers and sisters get it and in this way they also enjoy and participate in this festival. Likewise, the celebrations are carried out at colleges also.

In India Rakhi preparations begins well in advance. Market place gets completely festive look by displaying colorful Rakhi's in shops. Girls usually start shopping early for Rakhi. They shop for new clothes and buy Rakhis, especially those sisters who needs to send to their brothers staying away. The sweet shops, the garment shops, gift shops, all are swamped with variety of products to draw attention of buyers. After Diwali, Rakhi is the festival when people have tendency to purchase.

For some people who live faraway from their brother or sister they send Rakhi and gifts through direct logistics or take the advantage of online services. Many websites like talash.com, rakhimela.com offers these services.

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Visit Nepal 2011

Why Nepal Tourism? Nepal is a country lying between China on the North and India on the South. It is a landlocked country on the collision zone between two plates, so large mountain ranges are formed in the creasing including the Pahar Hill region and the Mountain region, both with large altitudes and populated valleys. Tourism is especially large in Mount Everest and a large amount of conflict has arisen there as we will study later. Mountaineers with ambitions to travel, view and climb the spectacular slopes come in their ten thousands. 39% of the GDP comes from agriculture; 76% of people use it as their principle employment. Services (which would include tourism) equal 42% and industry 21%. The lack of natural resources means that agriculture is the main primary industry, while tourism probably the main tertiary. Main exports are clothing, leather, jute goods and grain. There are lots of places to visit in Nepal. That is why people often term Nepal as "a place where there are more temples than houses". Similarly because of Gods and Goddesses we term it as a place where the number of gods and goddess is more than the population of people. Inside the Kathmandu Valley, there is lots of sight seeing. For example, you can go to Kasthamandap which was build of one tree, Pashupatinath of the capital and several other temples, historical places and monuments. However, one of the most amazing thing of the Kathmandu Valley is the excellent view of the valley from all the ...



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Role of Dhanteras Wishes in Warding Off the God of Death

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of Diwali. Buying gold or silver on this day is considered very auspicious and people traditionally perform their first Diwali Puja by worshipping idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and then, gold and silver coins which are believed to usher in prosperity and wealth to the household and yes, ward off the God of Death - Yama. The tradition of buying gold and giving gold and silver coins, ornaments, Puja Thalis, and utensils as Dhanteras Gifts has its roots in a very interesting mythological legend.

It is believed that King Hima had a 16-year old son and the astrologers had predicted that he would die due to a snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. However, when the wife of the prince came to know of the revelation, she and the prince lit all lamps and diyas all over the palace and sang hymns and prayers to appease Yama - the God of Death. The wife also collected all her gold and silver in a heap on the entrance of her husband's bedroom as a gift for Yama in exchange of her husband's life. When Yama came in the form of snake late at night, all the light reflecting from the gold and silver ornaments blinded him and he turned away. Since then, it is considered very auspicious to send gold and silver gifts on Dhanteras in India.

Silver Diwali Puja Thalis; gold, silver and copper Shree Yantra and Kuber Yantras are some of the Dhanteras gifts that are believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the household. Apart from these, silver coins; gold coins; Diwali Diyas in sterling silver; and silver idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are some of the popular Diwali Gifts you can send to your friends and family for Dhanteras 2010.

Wishing all Indians a wonderful Dhanteras which is being celebrated on the 3rd of November 2010.

Diwali Gifts to India and Diwali Sweets to India

How to Pick Out Flowers For a Bouquet

Maybe, gift of flowers is the most popular gift all over the globe. Be it is a vigilantly selected bunch of flowers or just a stem, it is certain to express a hot feeling to the receiver. It's not only because the flowers are attractive and beautiful, and their aroma is exciting, but also they possess the brightness of nature and the globe outside with them. They demand to all our senses and make brighter our homes and our hearts. Every time we look at beautiful flowers, we think grateful and thankful towards the sender for giving us so much happiness. So you can deliver Fresh Flowers to India to your dear ones to bring pleasure on their faces

Flowers and herbs have always been used for hundreds of years for a different variety of purposes and possess a strong place in history. In fact, every civilization has put in the flowers with some type of significance. In early Rome, as an example, flowers were conceded by brides in an attempt to defend against evil spirits and make sure fruitfulness. In medieval European times, flowery nosegays and strong herbs were considered to protect the carrier from ill health, long before most people knew about microbes and the increase of disease.

Far-off from these medieval false notions, now the flowers are thought simply to be suggestive of an important event in a person's life. Fresh flowers are presented to near and dears and friends and family as gift in some of the memorable occasions like births, funerals anniversaries and congratulations. Even psychologists also admit this fact that flowers actually have a positive and good impact on human behavior and emotions. So you can deliver fresh flowers to India to change the behavior of your dearest and nearest one. Whatsoever the matter, a beautiful arrangement of flower joys us with its delicate beauty besides being a sign of everlasting love and affection.

Flowers are gifts of love and flowers are expressive as fluent as words, if not more. In detail, where words go down short and fail to express some deep emotions, flowers express them much more beautifully. You can either prepare a beautiful bunch of flowers artistically yourself, or you may take the expert help of a florist to put together a creative bouquet. Though you select to make your gift of fresh flowers to India, you can be sure and satisfy that, it will convey all your emotions to the recipient.

Flowers are a true gift for all of us, not just for the fact that they play an important role to the gift wonderful to give it to the friend or loved one, but actually they are fascinating and beautiful examples of the powerful effect that nature has on all human being. Flowers can also affect our moods, and joy our wits. They are granted with the power to evoke images and youth, happiness and beauty, and they are lasting symbols of the restoration of life. Fresh flowers to India can be a look of your feelings and thoughts for these reasons and many more.

Get more information about delivering online Fresh Flowers to India. Mayflower is a well known florist site that knows well your Passion.You can deliver Fresh Flowers to India on special events to your dearest ones at http://www.mayflower.in

Sex Worker As Artist

Join a candle lit evening with Paula Gloria as she shares a great gift she found at Union Square. A story that a young woman sold for $2 turned out to be the key for Paula to finally present sexuality on the spiritual path and unfold interviews done seven years ago with Ullrich Zimmermann. His sexual encounters with Satya Sai Baba, one of India biggest gurus is considered by some a profound blessing and by others flat abuse. This shows presents the importance of art in determining how to navigate through the process of human evolution



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The India Experience Part 5 'Healing the Blind'

Blind beggar man receives his sight again in a fish market, and cries in wonder at the truth about God and His free loving gift of salvation in Jesus Christ shown to the beggar man. Stuart Gramenz is the founder of the spiritlednetwork.inc. His ministry is committed to equipping Christians to live life powerfully - led by the Holy Spirit. Over the last 30 years his ministry has touched and changed millions of lives for Jesus Christ. In the early eighties he led many teams of Christians to India, teaching them how to preach and heal the sick on the streets, and establishing colleges. In the last 15 years Stuart has successfully pioneered a strong network of micro-churches in Australia, and his teaching and ministry is in much demand. See Stuart Gramenz books and teaching at www.spiritled.com.au This film - 'The India Experience' - was originally filmed and produced for SpiritLedTV by Stephen Bennett. www.awesomecitymusic.com



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~**How I Turn Ulzzang**~ Redo is done so please don't watch this one ever again XD

I'm going to redo this one because people don't understand that I did this one in a major hurry so woohoo I'm gonna make a new one just for fun ;) _________________________ Some people just can't read.. IF YOU HATE THE VID SO MUCH THEN DON'T RATE, DON'T COMMENT AND DON'T WATCH For all the other people, thanks for your comment I really appreciate it (:. ____________________ Don't hate, Don't compare with bubz or michelle, cause this is completely my own. Inspired by many ulzzangs and friends. Used: Eyeliner Pen from Essence White Kohl Pencil Fake Eyelashes from oooushop on Ebay Mascara from my mom, allergyproof and I think it was biologic mascara XD Eyelash glue Tweezer Ageha Grey Circle lenses Black Ribbon H&M Tunic Blouse Claire's: Heart shaped necklace Ribbon(bow) shaped necklace: gift from my friend, Livia. Ribbon(bow) shaped earrings: gift from my mom. Clinic Plus Shampoo (Made in India) BB Cream (Made in Korea) The song is: Agony - Kotoko _______________________ #28 - Meest besproken (Vandaag) - Zo-doe-je-dat en stijl #14 - Hoogst beoordeeld (Vandaag) - Zo-doe-je-dat en stijl #74 - Hoogst beoordeeld (Deze week) - Zo-doe-je-dat en stijl #37 - Meest besproken (Deze week) - Zo-doe-je-dat en stijl



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Toolkit - Art of Networking

The art of talk, the gift of gab, the way to shmooze... Our favourite networker Sudhir Syal tells you exactly how to impress a potential investor or just strike up a conversation with an interesting person...



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Camping Trip 09

For Nik's 25th Birthday organised by Miss Jo-ann Pobre! hehe thanks for that again jo :) as a gift to you i've made a tribute video of our trip. ahh good times.. ENJOY! Song: India Arie - Summer Locations: Manjimup, Pemberton, Fonty's Pool, Karri Valley



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Coca Cola Gift Baskets

Refreshments are no absentees in times of marking a significant event such as housewarming, birthday, anniversary, world-renowned holidays and corporate affairs. In cocktail occasions, alcohol and soft drinks are definitely overflowing as much as gourmet food is unlimitedly served by formally clad waiters. Among soda fanatics, Coca Cola gift baskets are the perfect packages to receive. Besides being affordable, they are also exciting to place together in a basket. If you've not explored on a Coke package, you should undeniably get the experience of putting them along with crackers and snacks to pair with so that you don't have to worry what to give to your closest pal on Thanksgiving.

Nobody would miss out on recognizing Coca Cola gift baskets. The soda brand itself rings the bell and makes a big bang worldwide. It's the most sought-after beverage that young and old shoppers enjoy sipping-during a live football game, television show marathon, park picnics, camping and parties. A coke is like a must-have when you go out for road ride or sports escapade. If anybody in your circle of friends is throwing a birthday bash, there's anything you can contribute to make the shindig perfect but a coke package for everyone to share and splurge with.

Shopping for items to create a gift basket can be challenging and fun at the same time. You are likely to wonder what to contain in the package you want to give as a souvenir, gift or treat. If you ever get puzzled what to give to your office colleagues on Christmas day, Coca Cola gift baskets are a good pick. To go with your soda cans are chocolates, canned goods, spaghetti recipe ingredients, fruits and other edibles that can make up a good party treat. You can also accentuate the basket's design by decorating it with ribbons and attaching a card that expresses good friendship for your pal or great love for your special someone.

There are several online shops you can browse on to find great deals on Coca Cola gift baskets. But if you want to be original with your concept of a gift, you can shop for coke in cans or bottles to fit in a huge basket along with chips and cookies. By allocating a certain amount for your gift basket, you can wisely choose which items to make a Coke-themed present. It will surely be appreciated by whoever receives it. Anything that's personalized has a touch of thoughtfulness that doesn't fail to wow anyone. Whether it's for office treat or family shindig, a snack gift package or move night gift item is taken as a unique way of making a blast with friends, colleagues, family members and lifetime partners.

Gary Pearson is an accomplished niche website developer and author.

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DIY Gift Boxes

Shopping for the perfect gift for someone might be easy, but what happens when wrapping the gift turns out to be impossible? Well, this may be the reason that wrapping paper is a thing of the past. Most shoppers opt for a gift box instead. There's no wrapping paper involved, which saves you a lot of time while still finding a neat, elegant way to present your gift. DIY gift boxes are easy and simple to make and may even be better than buying a gift box.

Personal

The greatest appeal in making these boxes yourself is that you get to make it personal. It won't just be a box, like all the others that are discarded once the gift is taken out. The way you choose to decorate your gift box can convey a lot to the receiver. You can write on it, add pictures to it, share an inside joke or two, and make the gift giving experience personal and special. While all the other gifts came in generic boxes, yours alone will be unique.

Options

Making your own gift box gives you a lot of freedom. You can decorate it however you wish and you can customize it according to the taste and likes of the person receiving your gift. This will make the box almost as special as the gift it contains, while at the same time adding a lot of sentiment to it to make sure that the receiver knows that you put a lot of time and thought into it because you care so much about them.

Cost

You can create these boxes out of almost anything you find around your house. Most tutorials on the internet will teach you how to use a cereal box to make a gift box. But depending on the size and shape of your gift, you might need to get hold of other cardboard boxes.
This is much cheaper than buying gift boxes from stores as you are using boxes that you already own to make them, and you can decorate them without spending lots of money as well.

Environmentally Friendly

An added advantage is that you are doing your bit to keep the Earth green by recycling paper. If the receiver of the gift is a nature lover, then your best way to show that you know and care about their passions is to make your own gift box.

Cody Scholberg, a lover of gift giving, writes for the Gift Boxes Guide. Check out this article on jewelry gift boxes.

Thank You Update from WOMEN Hyderabad Feb 2010

The Director of Programs for WOMEN Hyderabad thanks WideAwake.org donors for their recent support of WOMEN's Business Development, Health Education, and Mobile Medicine Projects benefiting women living slum areas of Hyderabad.



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