No page is left blank

A pleasing oath "NO PAGE IS LEFT BLANK" !
It's a common thing to notice everywhere that once the term end (final exam) gets over, most of the students just throw their notebook or they leave them for kabbadiwalas without separating the blank pages. The no. of blank pages is not just 10-15; it's much more than this. Sometimes, just name is written on the cover page & its over after the term end. It sounds we don't care for these small things. Even if we can get new notebooks easily, we should not ignore the fact that trees are cut to obtain a paper. Nature is godly. We should make judicious use of the available resources. We need to value them..... Reuse should be followed by Recycling.  If we can reuse, we should reuse !
Lets take the oath "NO PAGE IS LEFT BLANK" ! 
Use even one sided printed question papers, applications, posters or any piece of paper you find is blank. 

Share if you care :) 

my face for peace

Peace: it’s up to all of us

My face for peace is an independent peace initiative of the German/Iranian artist Saeeid Dastmalchian and his wife Cordula, launched in October 2012 in Hamburg/Germany for giving face to the wish for global peace. 

Show the world your face & say out loud "Peace-Peace & peace " 

Peace will never be achieved by force of arms
Positive change is possible only through unity and solidarity of a great mass of people. For too long we have accepted the spectacle for power and money on the stage of world politics. Now let’s show that we notice what happens with open eyes and that we confess together with many our true desire for peace.
Say yes to peace within yourself
Showing face is a first step in a peaceful future. To make this process successful it is inevitable that each of us begins to create peace in the own heart. Let’s start to take responsibility for our own thoughts, feelings and actions and we will find more and more peace in the world.
Let us live peace, rather than only dream
An open heart and an open mind are the most powerful means we have in our hands in order to give peace a chance. Let’s use it for the benefit of all and create the future of our global community.

Information source (directly copied from ) : http://www.myfaceforpeace.org/MY_FACE_FOR_PEACE.html

WE (ENERGY)

                                                            -By  Sandeep Sahu 

Energy is what, we pursue can change the entire globe,
Energy is that ensures the stability with a great probe.

Lets transfer positive energy !

Energy is what, brings a vital resource of drastic evolution,
Energy is that evolves innumerous amount of salvation.

Change the view towards the environment

Energy is what, sprouts out a new life in the world,
Energy is that gives a new heat in the motivational world.
Energy is what, lets' the mind to go beyond infinity,
Energy is that pulls up the all the positivity.

Energy is neither created nor destroyed but just get transferred from one form to another

Energy is what, cling the nature from its fragmentation,
Energy is that carries out a new kind of transformation.
Energy is what, Einstein proved with his epic formula,
Energy is that we need to conserve for a good cause because we our self have (WE) energy…..

The world is yours, so think of it !

Natural food preservatives

What will you prefer as preservative in your food products ?

Worldwide; consumers are  preferring natural and healthier products !

Nature knows the way !

Consumer demand is currently driven towards foods that are “natural” and free of additives, but still safe and convenient to use [1]

  # The high level of Sugar can act as preservative. Chocolate, boiled sweets, jams etc.

     Artificial sweetener which is cheaper & healthier but having no preservation effect is now replacing sugar rich foods ! A poor compromise !

  #Naturally occurring substances such as vinegar, alcohol, diatomaceous earth and castor oil have been used as preservative since long time.

 #Isothiocyanate and several other compounds occurring in herbs and spices have  been identified to reduce the microbial count in the food
(including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas fragi and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa) [2].

  #Microgard™ is a fermented and pasteurized skim milk-based product used as a shelf life extender. It contains various antimicrobial agents, such as acetic acid, propionic acid, and a proteinaceous inhibitor. [3] Used in cottage cheese industry the storage length was successfully increased by Microgard [4] . Microgard™ 100 inhibited most Gram-negative bacteria [5].

 #Nisin , a lantibiotic-type bacteriocin produced by various strains of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, is licensed for used as a food biopreservative in many countries.
Nisin can inhibit the outgrowth of Clostridium botulinum spores .But Gram-negatives are generally resistant [6].

  #Hops   flowers are most well-known for their use as a flavoring agent and natural preservative in beer. 

 #Honey : undiluted honey acts as viscous barrier to bacteria and infectious agents. Medihoney is commercially available food  & medical grade honey.

 #Neem leaves are used to prevent insects & microbes in the stored cereal grains.

 #Turmeric , cinnamon, and cumin have very good anti- microbial property. When added in snacks ,they naturally increase the self life.

 #Some fruits like citrus (lemon, orange) & Tamarind has high acid content which prevents microbial growth.

 #Tea polyphenols and *rosemary extract, have been widely used in the food industry. The preservative effect of tea polyphenols and rosemary extract is mainly due to the inhibition of some enzymes activities, as well as the free radical scavenging ability and therefore prevention of lipid oxidation [7]

 #Nutraceuticals (nutritional pharmaceuticals) includes isolated nutrients, dietary supplements and herbal products, specific diets, genetically modified food, and processed foods such as cereals, soups, and beverages. It provide protection against chronic disease


*rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.

References :-

1. Rhodehamel, 1992 E.J. Rhodehamel FDA's concerns with sous vide processing Food Technol., 46 (12) (1992), pp. 73-76

2. Meena and Sethi, 1994 M.R. Meena, V. Sethi Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from spices J. Food Sci. Technol., 31 (1994), pp. 68–77

3. Boudreaux et al., 1988 Boudreaux, D.P, Lingle, M.W., Vedamutu, E.R., Gonzales, C.F., 1988. Method for the preservation of creamed cottage cheese, US Patent Chapter 4,728,516.

4. Salih et al., 1990M.A. Salih, W.E. Sandine, J.A. Ayres Inhibitory effect of Microgard on yoghurt and cottage cheese spoilage organisms. Dairy Sci., 73 (1990), pp. 887–889

5. Marie-Josée Lemay, Julie Choquette,Pascal J Delaquis, Claude Gariépy,Natalie Rodrigue, Linda Saucier Antimicrobial effect of natural preservatives in a cooked and acidified chicken meat model ; International Journal of Food Microbiology Volume 78, Issue 3, 25 October 2002, Pages 217–226

6. Stevens et al., 1992 K.A. Stevens, B.W. Sheldon, N.A. Klapes, T.R. Klaenhammer Nisin treatment for inactivation of Salmonella species and other Gram-negative bacteria Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 57 (1992), pp. 3613–3615

7. Bubonja-Sonje et al., 2011 M. Bubonja-Sonje, J. Giacometti, M. Abram; Antioxidant and antilisterial activity of olive oil, cocoa and rosemary extract polyphenols; Food Chemistry, 127 (2011), pp. 1821–1827

Ointment making at home

Basic infused oil

Prepare Fresh herb (– e. g. Rose petals ); dried herbs are also ideal

·         Oil: almond, sunflower, (light) olive, soya, or other

·         Fill clean preserving jar with herb; amount used will determine the strength of oil; pack down for stronger oily

·         Pour oil to cover herbs and seal jar

·         Leave on a sunny windowsill unopened for 3 weeks at least; shake every day or so

·         Strain through muslin or jelly bag, pour into (dark) glass bottle, label and date

Keeps for up to 12 months

Ointments and balms are oil / wax based (80-100%). The basic difference between an ointment and a balm is its consistency: an ointment will be more liquid than a balm because less beeswax or other “stiffening” agent (e.g. plant butter or wax) is used. Ointments and balms are applied externally to the skin or mucous membranes to soften, moisturize or protect, or as a way of delivering active medicinal ingredients via these tissues.

Ointment 1

This method is based on emulsifying ointment and glycerol.Another alternative is simply to use Vaseline alone.

•      Weigh dried herb, or prepare fresh herb before weighing;

•      Melt 60g emulsifying ointment in Pyrex jug or bowl placed in a pan half filled with water on a low heat on a water bath.

•      Add 27 ml glycerol, 30 ml water and 12 g herbs

•      Simmer on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally

•      Top up the water in a Bain Marie (water bath) as required

•      While still hot, strain through muslin or clean jelly bag into glass bowl (muslin is a type of cotton cloth)

•      Allow to cool, stirring frequently

•      Using a palette knife or small spatula, scoop into sterilized dark glass jars (small jars), ensuring that there are no air bubbles.

Label and date; ointment will work upto 2 years.

Planting 111 trees on the birth of every girl child.

In this current scenario of global biodiversity loss, people of the Piplantri village of Rajasthan(India) are able to achieve sustainable development through adopting emphasis on eco-feminism centered strategies.Here, villagers plant 111 trees every time a girl is born and the community ensures these trees survive, attaining fruiting as the girls grow up.The father of the girl child has to sign an affidifit that he will provide education to her daughter and marry her only after she reaches legal age.And to prevent these trees from being infested with termite, the residents planted over two and a half million Aloevera plants around them. Aloevera plantation have made them earn livelihood.This tradition was started few years ago by the village's former sarpanch Shyam Sundar Paliwal in the memory of his dead daughter.

Other striking tradition is planting 11 trees on the death of any family member.

The village panchayat, which has a website of its own, has completely banned alcohol, open grazing of animals and cutting of trees. Villagers claim that there has not been any police case here for the last 7-8 years.

About Piplantri village :-

"It is a nirmal gram panchayat "

Country:- India

State :- Rajasthan 

District :-Rajsamand

	Total population(2001)	5138
	Total families	1100
	Total A.P.L families	900
	Total B.P.L families	122
	Total area of gram panchayat	2207.52 hectare
	Total Rajasv Gram	06
	Total Ward	11
	Govt.Sr.Sec.School	01
	Govt. Sec.School	01
	Govt Sr.Primary School	10
	Anganwadi centres	09
	Health centre	03
	Ayurvedic aushadhalaya	01
	Kisan Seva Kendra	01
	Patwar Bhawan	01
	Gram water and cleaning committee	12
	Community Building	16
	Handpump	51
	Play Pump	02
	Mahatma Gandhi Library	01
	Rashan Dealer	02
	Dust Bins	60
	Boys toilet in Schools	14
	Girls toilet in Schools	14
	Common sanitary facilities	12
	Anganwadi sanitary facilities	03
	Plantation	68,000
	Length of dambered roads	20 km
	Road lights	350
	Govt. workers	123
	herbal garden	2

Data source :-http://www.piplantri.com/aboutus.html