Friday, 14 March 2014

[www.keralites.net] 10 Signs You're A Critical Thinker

 

Critical thinkers are able to analyze issues from a wide variety of angles, resulting in more success in business and life. Discover your ability to think critically today with these ten signs you're a critical thinker.

1. You get your news from a wide variety of sources.

Critical thinkers know that partisan politics come into play at any mainstream media outlet, so they strive to learn about the world from a variety of sources that offer different journalistic voices. They check out places like the Wall Street Journal for a conservative perspective, Salon for a liberal slant, First Look Media for a more aggressive approach to investigative journalism, and they might even follow the politics thread on Reddit for a smorgasbord that offers every taste imaginable.

2. You can have rational conversations with people you disagree with.

Critical thinkers are not afraid of a healthy debate. They believe that any opinion worth having should hold up to scrutiny, so they welcome conversations with people on the opposite side of the spectrum. While it is unlikely they will change their mind as a result of these discussions, they come away grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the thought process of their fellow man.

3. You are willing to change your mind when/if you discover you were wrong.

Critical thinkers know that it is impossible to be right about everything all the time. They're open to the possibility that no, they don't have it all figured it out; and when that happens, they are willing to admit it.

4. You get irritated with people who resort to personal insults on comment threads.

Critical thinkers are often frustrated at the total lack of rationality that surrounds them on the Internet. While they aim to keep any conversation centered on the issue at hand, others inevitably resort to ad hominem attacks and personal attacks, an insulting tactic that makes a critical thinker want to slam the laptop shut and walk away.

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5. You evolve as a person every single day.

Critical thinkers wake up every day, excited to have another opportunity to sharpen their thinking ability. They case aside the shackles of their ego, and wear an outfit of modesty, because they know they still have a lot to learn.

6. You are fascinated by how things work.

Critical thinkers have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Their friends might accuse them of being bookworms, news junkies, or academic addicts; but they're okay with that, because they wouldn't trade their childlike curiosity for anything in the world.

7. You have creative, innovative, original ideas.

Critical thinkers would rather innovate than regurgitate. They make a point to learn from the successes of others, but they execute original ideas that are anything but "predictable" or "conventional."

While being a critical thinker is typically a plus, there can always be too much of a good thing. These final three signs you're a critical thinker are some common pitfalls you should look out for.

8. You over-analyze issues that only require a simple solution.

Critical thinkers are sometimes guilty of turning a small problem into a bigger one. Their brain processes on a high level, searching for complex solutions to life's complicated problems. The best solutions, however, are often the simple ones.

9. You expect too much of yourself.

Critical thinkers are typically confident (and rightfully so), but sometimes they forget that they are human just like everyone else (and just in case you weren't aware, being human means we are all inherently flawed). We all have those moments when we lose our senses or make a bad decision; being a critical thinker does not exempt you from this reality, but it does often amplify the stress that follows. Critical thinkers should cultivate an attitude of patience and let go of their need for perfection.

10. You do too much thinking, and not enough doing.

Critical thinkers would be wise to develop the action habit in order to counterbalance their tendency to over-think. No matter how powerful your brain might be, it won't do you any good if you're not actively pursuing your ambitions.

Did you see yourself in these signs you're a critical thinker? Tell us in the comments.

If this article made you think, please share with your friends so they can join the conversation

Source; LifeHack
 


 

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[www.keralites.net] Malaysia Airline Tragedy - still a mystery

 

Analysis of the Malaysia data suggests the plane, with 239 people on board, diverted from its intended northeast route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and flew west instead, using airline flight corridors normally employed for routes to the Middle East and Europe, said sources familiar with investigations into the Boeing 777's disappearance.
Two sources said an unidentified aircraft that investigators believe was Flight MH370 was following a route between navigational waypoints when it was last plotted on military radar off the country's northwest coast.
This indicates that it was either being flown by the pilots or someone with knowledge of those waypoints, the sources said.
The last plot on the military radar's tracking suggested the plane was flying toward India's Andaman Islands, a chain of isles between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, they said.
Waypoints are geographic locations, worked out by calculating longitude and latitude, that help pilots navigate along established air corridors.
A third source familiar with the investigation said inquiries were focusing increasingly on the theory that someone who knew how to fly a plane deliberately diverted the flight.
POSSIBLE SABOTAGE OR HIJACK
"What we can say is we are looking at sabotage, with hijack still on the cards," said that source, a senior Malaysian police official.
All three sources declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak to the media and due to the sensitivity of the investigation.
Officials at Malaysia's Ministry of Transport, the official point of contact for information on the investigation, did not return calls seeking comment.
Malaysian police have previously said they were investigating whether any passengers or crew had personal or psychological problems that might shed light on the mystery, along with the possibility of a hijacking, sabotage or mechanical failure.
As a result of the new evidence, the sources said, multinational search efforts were being stepped up in the Andaman Sea and also the Indian Ocean.
LAST SIGHTING
In one of the most baffling mysteries in modern aviation, no trace of the plane nor any sign of wreckage has been found despite a search by the navies and military aircraft of more than a dozen countries.
The last sighting of the aircraft on civilian radar screens came shortly before 1:30 a.m. Malaysian time last Saturday (1730 GMT Friday), less than an hour after it took off from Kuala Lumpur, as the plane flew northeast across the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand. That put the plane on Malaysia's east coast.
Malaysia's air force chief said on Wednesday an aircraft that could have been the missing plane was plotted on military radar at 2:15 a.m., 200 miles northwest of Penang Island off Malaysia's west coast.
This position marks the limit of Malaysia's military radar in that part of the country, a fourth source familiar with the investigation told Reuters.
When asked about the range of military radar at a news conference on Thursday, Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said it was "a sensitive issue" that he was not going to reveal.
"Even if it doesn't extend beyond that, we can get the co-operation of the neighboring countries," he said.
The fact that the aircraft - if it was MH370 - had lost contact with air traffic control and was invisible to civilian radar suggested someone on board had turned off its communication systems, the first two sources said.
They also gave new details on the direction in which the unidentified aircraft was heading - following aviation corridors identified on maps used by pilots as N571 and P628. These routes are taken by commercial planes flying from Southeast Asia to the Middle East or Europe and can be found in public documents issued by regional aviation authorities.
In a far more detailed description of the military radar plotting than has been publicly revealed, the first two sources said the last confirmed position of MH370 was at 35,000 feet about 90 miles off the east coast of Malaysia, heading towards Vietnam, near a navigational waypoint called "Igari". The time was 1:21 a.m..
The military track suggests it then turned sharply westwards, heading towards a waypoint called "Vampi", northeast of Indonesia's Aceh province and a navigational point used for planes following route N571 to the Middle East.
From there, the plot indicates the plane flew towards a waypoint called "Gival", south of the Thai island of Phuket, and was last plotted heading northwest towards another waypoint called "Igrex", on route P628 that would take it over the Andaman Islands and which carriers use to fly towards Europe.
The time was then 2:15 a.m. That is the same time given by the air force chief on Wednesday, who gave no information on that plane's possible direction.
The sources said Malaysia was requesting raw radar data from neighbours Thailand, Indonesia and India, which has a naval base in the Andaman Islands.
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[www.keralites.net] Health care >: A few minor tips may be of help to you !!!

 

  A few minor tips may be of help to you !!! 

 
 
1. Rub your ears to boost energy:

Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee, give your ears a gentle self-massage. According to Chinese medicine, stimulating the pressure points in the ears increases blood circulation to all parts of the body, giving you an instant energy boost
 

 
2. Cure hiccups with peanut butter: 

 

 
Chewing and swallowing the sticky spread will interrupt your breathing pattern and force your diaphragm to relax.


 
3. Use honey to soothe a sore throat:

 

A natural antibacterial and antifungal agent, honey can help coat and soothe sore throats and alleviate minor coughs.
 

 
4. Blow-dry waterlogged ears

Put a hair dryer on the gentlest setting and hold it a few inches away from your ear. 
The increased airflow will help to evaporate the water in your ear.
 
 
5. Make warts disappear with garlic:

 

 

Garlic — which has been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties — is thought to be an effective home remedy for warts. 
Apply a freshly cut garlic clove to the wart, place a bandage over it, and leave the bandage on overnight. 
Repeat every night until the wart disappears.
 
 
6. Blow on your thumb to calm jangled nerves:

 

The thumb has its own pulse, and blowing on the thumb will cool down the thumb and thus calm the heart rate, as cold air can slow down your pulse. 
This trick might also help simply because the act of blowing forces you to deepen your breathing, which calms the heart.
 
 
7. Sniff peppermint to quell a craving: 

 

 
Chew mint gum, sip peppermint tea or take a whiff of peppermint oil. 
Studies suggest that the scent of peppermint stimulates the brain to release appetite-suppressing hormones and promotes a feeling of fullness.
 
 
8. Curl your toes to fall asleep faster: 

 

The next time you find yourself tossing and turning, try a progressive muscle relaxation technique. 
Begin by slowly curling and uncurling your toes. 
Then, work your way up the entire body, from your toes to your neck, tightening a certain muscle group before releasing it.
 
 
9. Smile to make yourself happier: 

Scientists have found that the simple act of smiling can lower blood pressure and release stress, giving you an instant mood boost (yes, even forced smiles count!).
 
 
10. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to beat brain freeze: 

Also referred to as "ice cream headaches," brain freezes are caused by a rapid increase in blood flow to the brain. After you down a frozen treat, trythrusting your tongue against 
the roof of your mouth — this will warm up the palate and ease the flow of blood to the brain.
 
 
11. Rub Vicks Vaporub on feet for congestion: 

To temporarily relieve a cough, try applying the mentholated topical cream on the soles of your feet and immediately covering with a pair of socks. 
There is no scientific explanation for why this old wives' trick works, but many stuffy nose-sufferers (and even nurses and doctors) swear by it.
 
 
12. Use ginger to prevent motion sickness: 

 

Twenty minutes before travel, take two capsules of powdered ginger to ease an upset stomach caused by motion sickness.
 
 
13. Shake your head to wake up sleepy feet: 

 
It happens to all of us — you're sitting in an awkward position when all of a sudden your foot, hand or other body part falls asleep. 
To quickly eliminate that uncomfortable tingling sensation, move your head side to side. 
The movement helps relieve nerve tension.
 
 
14. Alleviate nausea by massaging wrist:

Relieve nausea by lightly massaging the pressure point on the inside of your wrist, about three finger widths below the base of your palm.
 

 
15. Squeeze lemon to erase pimples: 

Banish breakouts by dabbing a little lemon juice on problem areas — its antibacterial properties will help kill excess bacteria and reduce acne.

 
16. Dab on clove oil to alleviate toothache pain: 

Apply a very small amount of clove oil to a cotton swab and gently dab onto the affected tooth area. The essential oil has been shown in studies to have analgesic and antibacterial properties, making it a useful tool in treating bacteria-caused toothaches.

 
17. Inhale onion vapors for sinus relief:

Chop up an onion, put it in a bowl and inhale the onion fumes. 
The vapors help open sinus passageways, providing relief from sinus pressure.
 

18. Stop mouth bleeds with tea bags: 

To stop mouth bleeds after oral surgery or injuries, apply a moistened tea bag to the affected area; 
the tannins in tea help the blood coagulate faster.
 

19. Steam to relieve nasal congestion:  

Steam helps to loosen mucus and clear out the sinus cavities, providing relief from nasal congestion. 
A hot bath works, too.
 
 
20. Sleep on your left side to prevent acid reflux: 

Researchers have determined that left side sleeping helps with digestion and eases heart burn pain.

 
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