Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Smart Bird

Found a link to a very smart Bird.
Write comments about what you think.

Monday, February 12, 2007

Cricket Humor

Cricket explained
You have two sides one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When both sides have been in and out including the not outs, THAT'S THE END OF THE GAME ! HOWZAT !!!!!

Sehwag in World Cup Team - is this a joke?
Sehwag's wife wants him to go to the market, but Sehwag is afraid to venture out in public. He feels people will go after him for his dismal performance on the field with the willow. So he does go to the market dressed as a woman. There, a beautiful woman comes up to him and says,"Kya Sehwag, kaise ho?" surprised Sehwag asks,"How do you know? The woman says ,"Pehchana nahin? Mein Sachin!"

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

CyberSmart

Have fun on the internet and explore cool sites, but remember to always be cybersmart.
Always remember the followings:
1. Keep your password a secret, never give it to anyone not even your best friend.
2. Ask your parents/guardian before you give anyone on the internet your name or address, your 'phone number, or any other personal details about you and your family.
3. Meeting people online might be fun, but remember the people you meet online may not be who they say they are. Someone claiming to be a 13 may be 40.
4. If you want to meet someone you have so far only met online, discuss with elders and ask them to accompany you. Always meet in a popular public place during the day.
5. If someone writes something rude or something that makes you feel uncomfortable in chat or email, leave the chatroom and don't respond to the email. (I hope you had not given your phone number.)
6. Be very careful about the kind of information you put in a networking site, blog, or post to a message board - it doesn't take much to give away your identity.
7. Tell your elders if you see upsetting language, nasty pictures or something scary on the internet.
8. Always ask a parent or adult before you fill out any forms. Ask parents' permission where money or credit card details are needed.
9. Don't accept any offers that seem too good to be true - they probably are too good to be true.
10. Be safe. Be smart!

Monday, February 5, 2007

Teen Phone Facts

Teen Phone Facts From a study by the University of Tampere (Finland):
Who buys? The average purchase age is 14-15, but kids as young as seven have wireless phones.
Who talks? Females use their phones most often to communicate with friends. Males describe their phones as status symbols and symbols of belonging.
What style? Teenagers like phones that are small and have "customizable" features like a choice of rings and colors.
What next? A teenager's first phone is usually basic, but is then replaced within 6-12 months by a much more sophisticated model, often paid for in full or in part by the teenager.

In India
Usually parents pay for the phones as teenagers hardly work.
Phone is more a status symbol, not just for kids but also for parents.

Cool - Not Cool
Not cool To have your wireless phone on in places like classrooms, restaurants, temples or movie theaters.
Cool If you forget to turn off your phone and it rings - putting you in an embarrassing situation - say "excuse me" and turn it off.
Cool If you're with family or friends, talk in a low voice and keep your conversation brief.
Cool If you're seated next to others in a public place, ask if they mind that you make a call.
Cool In an emergency, use your wireless phone to call for help, for yourself or for others.

What do you do in your free time?

Hobby.

I came across a good website on hobby - it has a good essay followed by some links to interesting hobby ideas.

Check
http://www.indianchild.com/Hobby/hobby_index.htm

Friday, February 2, 2007

Being a Teenager

It's tough being a teenager. Body changes. Voice changes. Moustache and beard appear. Periods happen. People start expecting a lot. Peer pressure. Family pressure. Oh! that's a lot. But ya, everyone goes through this teen cycle. Some enjoy the teens. Some don't. It's that phase of life where you are too old for chocolate and too young for coffee. But why not see it the other way round- you are not too old for chocolates and not too young for coffee. What do you say?

So share with me what else you have been not allowed to do until now because they think you are too young or too old?

(you can share your views by writing comments)

Why What Who

Why?
Ever since I came to India, I have had interactions with more kids than people of my age. Most of them are teenagers. And everytime I am online, one or the other is online. So I guessed many such teenagers would be using more and more computers. With Internet, they would be exposed to the whole world. Yet, they are in India which is a complete new world in itself. Teenagers in India are very much protected by parents. Going out for coffee with friends is a big event. In USA, teenagers are a lot more independent. Many are also doing part time jobs making their own money. I had a friend from Germany who said she started dating at 13. I think since I have travelled many countries and know how things are there, I can provide some tips for kids that can help them. So that brings to the WHAT.

What?
Fashion tips. Study tips. Health care tips. Easy cooking tips. Internet reading tips. Hi5 tips. (Tell me more on what you want to know about and I will try get answers for you). Anything that you cannot ask your parents, sisters or brothers. Ask me.

Who?
All teenagers. Parents of teenagers. Friends of teenagers. Whoever deals with teenagers and needs a few tips. I am AT YOUR SERVICE.