:-: 6th Semester project

My life has been a high way of up and downs. But all the time, God helped me in sustaining them and to move on. If I start, I would end up in writing a life long mega serial, huh.

The last semester of my post graduation saw a dramatic change in the way I turned up things in my favor. I boarded Bangalore with Five thousand bucks in hand, and it was raised by mother - selling her last piece gold she had. Her intuition might have told her that this is it and things will change.

Bangalore was a huge metro, in the midst of IT and ITES boom. I thought that I might get my job half done here, in this Silicon valley.

I stayed along with my uncle and his family. They were of great help to me during that days. I never felt alone there, even though I was in a pile of troubles. From day one onwards, I started project hunting. All the respected places were occupied by people with high recommendations.

My determination was failing day by day as all the seats were filled up. There were places, where in I need to pay upto 8000 bucks to get a paid project seat. After wandering for a hours, I would come back to M.G.Road. There were seats kept on the pedestrian way facing the road. I take my rest in those rusted seats.
I saw people sleeping on some, others were occupied by some wanderers like me and some by beggars.

Every morning, Uncle used to drop me at his office, from there I used to go for my hunting. M.G.Road is nearly 1km from his office. Evenings I used to come home by bus to half way. Then , I used to walk around 10kms to reach home in sever cold, to say 5 bucks. Each money spend is deducted from my account. I was walking around the suburbs with moonlight as my torch light along side the deserted river. The breeze was so cold that, my boots get ice cold and legs pain like anything as there were no proper roads.

Once uncle was saying about he needs around some ten thousand bucks for some works. B'coz, that time his house construction was going on. I immediately told him that I can arrange around 4500 bucks keeping the rest for my personal use.

My mind couldn't resist from helping him... I dont know why. I forget the fact that I have no other ways around without it.

Now added to everything, I am with 500 bucks in hand. I need to survive. Yeah I need something to survive my life, hope and everything.

Next day onwards, I started to apply for each and every job adds I see around. Doesn't matter whether its a data admin, call center , tutor, programmer and anything on the way.

Nothing turned out to me for the next couple of days. I was distressed, my hopes and determination was going down day by day and I thought it was the end of everything.

Up above the skies some was watching the rough patches I'm going around. Sooner, I got a call from a job consultant as am I interested in a call center job. They asked me to join the interview place in 10 minutes as the next batch is scheduled. The place was near to where I was.

It was showering, and I started running like anything. In between praying to all the Gods I know till that time. Finally, with wet clothes I reached the venue in time.

Three rounds of test and a interview. HR asked my why did a Computer PG student like me want to work now, rather than doing projects.... I simply replied that, I like to stand alone.

It was a Dec 27th and was asked to join their call center on Jan 1st. I started my life with a monthly salary of 6k + performance allowance.

My joys were unlimited, but my friends were against this idea to join call center rather than doing the project. I cannot blame them as well, since I haven't told any one from where I come.

I earned enough to send money to my home, buy sweets for uncles child, to do a paid project. In between shifted to a new place. All the night I used to work at call center and come back by around 6 am to my room.

My room is hardly, 190X200 cms partitioned side way. Funniest thing is that I even have a full time room mate there.

At the end of six months, I submitted my paid project to the officials at college and got A+ grade.

GOD have definite plans for me, from there onwards...

:-: Ross Brawn

After Jenson clinched the title, I was having mixed feelings. Sad coz, I always want Raikonen's name there. Happy coz, Brawn have made it there. I still remember the early days of this year. There was this team, who doesnt know whether they are going to be there in F1 and now without them F1 2009 would have been nothing.



As Brawn said in the interview to Autosport:

The fact that ten months ago, the team didn't exist. We had a team of people who worked through a whole winter not knowing if they had a future. But they still worked 60 or 70 hours a week whatever it took.

Survival was the first objective. Genuinely survival. Get to the first race and start to try to put the thing on its feet. See if we can start to find funding for the future because funding was there, but only for a year.

Survival was the first thought. You go through all these different phases. The first phase was survival. Then because Nick Fry, myself and other members of the management were totally absorbed in trying to keep the company going, in the background all the other management were trying to progress the technical side, and producing the car we had.

These are the words of the Legend called Ross Brawn.

:-: My SUV

:-: New born and Gas

All babies have gas; some babies simply have more than others. Some babies have an easier time passing gas, which may stem from a learned or innate ability. Gassiness in the newborn and many babies often results from multiple factors, not just one simple thing.

There are different ways that air can get into babies' digestive system. Gas is produced in the digestive tract from the moment baby has his or her first drink of breast milk or formula. Newborn gas is a natural by product of digesting lactose, proteins and other nutrients contained in breast milk or formula.

Some Pediatricians and lactation specialists assert that traces of gas-producing foods such as some vegetables and legumes can be passed from mother to baby. Some experts also warn against excessive acidity in the maternal diet. Citrus fruits and juices, strawberries and tomatoes are high in acidity and may irritate the infant. Dairy products in mother's diet can also lead to "intolerances" in baby. The problem is usually linked to the milk protein found in milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, etc. Soy and peanut intolerance in babies often accompanies dairy intolerance. When breastfeeding, a mother can test how these common culprits may be affecting her child by religiously eliminating all dairy, soy and peanut products form her own diet for two weeks. Reintroduction of soy first, then a cooked milk product (such as hard cheese or yogurt) should be done very slowly to monitor baby's tolerances.

Air bubbles can also be taken through baby's mouth and nose. This can be the result of the suction created during nursing or bottle feeding. If bottle-feeding make sure that the bottle's nipple is the right size. If the nipple is too big, it will cause your baby to eat too fast. If it is too small it will cause you baby to gulp air.

Another possible reason for infant gassiness is hyper-lactation syndrome. When a mother has an abundant milk supply, she may produce a large amount of foremilk(the first milk to come out of the breast, when nursing is started). Foremilk is higher in water content, higher in lactose and usually delivered with greater force during letdown. In excess, foremilk can make baby's stomach cramp, creating more fussiness. A baby that gulps the quickly flowing milk also tends to take in more air, thereby getting gassier. Because the baby may not be getting enough of the hind milk, he or she tends to want to eat more often, which perpetuates the problem. The baby that suffers from hyper-lactation syndrome is characterized by higher that normal weight gain, increased gassiness and fussiness.

Over stimulation can also lead to increased gassiness. Just as many adults experience intestinal disturbances in stressful situations, so are babies affected by their environments. Sensitive infants that are bombarded with noise, lights, touch and multiple experiences will usually cause the baby to "shut down" in an attempt to reduce stimulation. This shut down response does not completely insulate baby from the effects of the stimulation. Babies that are easily overloaded often experience more sever gas, fussiness and difficulty sleeping later in the day or night. In general, the more activity (errands, visitors, T.V., phones, etc) in baby's day the higher the chances of gassiness and fussiness in baby's evening and fight.

A certain amount of crying is normal in all infants, since it is their only means of verbal communication. Babies' crying may indicate that they are hungry, lonely, warm, cold, uncomfortable or in need of a diaper change. Many babies go through periods of crying for no apparent reason as they simply get used to the new world. Crying in general causes babies to gulp air into the digestive system. These air bubbles can get trapped in the stomach and/or passed on to the intestine. Gas pain can also be a direct result of air swallowed during crying.



Why does it cause pain and discomfort?


Normally, gas is not a problem and causes no pain or discomfort because it is quickly and easily pushed through the digestive system. However, babies are born with a very immature digestive system. Most experts agree that for the first thirteen weeks of life outside the womb, the newborn digestive system is literally just learning to function. Muscles that support digestion have not developed the proper rhythm for moving food efficiently through the digestive tract. Furthermore, newborns lack the bacterial flora the develops over time to aid in digestion.

Gas has buoyancy and gas pockets can become trapped ;inthe upper and lower intestines. The gas acts like a cork, inpending or halting the flow of gastric juices and build-up pressure causes painful bloating and swelling of the abdomen. Baby's immature digestive system is unable to cope effectively. When gas pockets form in the stomach, this can cause the stomach to distend, but is also the main cause of hiccups.
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What can I do for my baby's gas?

Burping the baby will reduce the amount of air in the stomach, so that itdoes not pass on to the intestinal tract. Unfortunately, burping is not 100% effective at eliminating gas, since it has absolutely no effect on the gas created in the intestines during normal digestion. There are baby massage techniques which may prove effective in helping release gas (Itisy Bitisy Yoga book has great ideas).Simply applying light pressure on the tummy can soothe and help. You can also try carrying baby in the "football hold" face down on your forearm with baby's legs straddling you elbow and baby's chin resting in your hand. Again, gentle pressure placed on the little tummy can help soothe and release baby's gas.

Warm water given via bottle which helps the gas pass through the intestines. Gripe Water (without alcohol) which helps the gas and hiccups. Each baby is different and the gas may be in the stomach or in the intestine, which would be the deciding factor on what you might use.


Consulting a GOOD pediatrician is always better, coz the value of the newborn in our life is very percious