Does organic food cause autism? Could Nicolas Cage movies make you more likely to drown? Six ways to misuse statistics

Puff the Mutant Dragon

Back in the 1940s before the polio vaccine was invented, the disease caused a lot of anxiety among parents of small children. How could you reduce your child’s risk of contracting this nasty illness? Some misguided public health experts apparently recommended avoiding ice cream, thanks to a study that showed a correlation between ice cream consumption and polio outbreaks. This study fortunately was BS. Yes, there was a correlation between ice cream consumption and polio outbreaks, but that was because both were common in the summer months. The authors of the study had mistaken correlation (ice cream consumption and polio are more common at the same time) with causation (ice cream increases your risk of disease).

Medical researchers often trawl through data sets to try and figure out what environmental factors cause chronic disease. Unfortunately, these kinds of studies sometimes make the same kinds of mistakes as the ice…

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A Note To My Readers

The Dish

One of the things I’ve always tried to do at the Dish is to be up-front with readers. This sometimes means grotesque over-sharing; sometimes it means I write imprudent arguments I have to withdraw; sometimes it just means a monthly update on our revenues and subscriptions; and sometimes I stumble onto something actually interesting. But when you write every day for readers for years and years, as I’ve done, there’s not much left to hide. And that’s why, before our annual auto-renewals, I want to let you know I’ve decided to stop blogging in the near future.

Why? Two reasons. The first is one I hope anyone can understand: although it has been the most rewarding experience in my writing career, I’ve now been blogging daily for fifteen years straight (well kinda straight). That’s long enough to do any single job. In some ways, it’s as simple as that. There…

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More than half the world’s leaders have attended India’s Republic Day parade

Best holiday destinations of India

 

Nothing can beat the enthusiasm of traveling and exploring the different corners of world. Some travelers have got true passion of exploring various cultures of traditional cuisines. Some are in search of peace and harmony under the essence of nature and heritage monuments. So others are swinging high for planing their adventure excursion and so on. We all are living in dreams of traveling and enjoying the beautiful spell of nature.

The choice of choosing the destination obviously remains with the travelers. But I suggest you to plan your holiday tour packages and explore the treasures of India. Known for vibrant types of culture and festivals, India is also blessed with vast stretch of natural beauty. Starting from the hill station with snow capped mountains and picturesque valleys, the soothing breeze of beaches, historical monuments, majestic tourist destinations and rich traditional food, India have lots more to unveil.

Popular holiday destinations of India

Jammu & Kashmir – The most beautiful horizon of India and one of the best tourist destinations. This beautiful place of India is comprise of beautiful waterfalls, majestic Himalaya ranges, breathtaking valleys and sites.

Leh and Ladak – In the high hilly mountains of Leh and Laddak, there are ample opportunities for great adventure activities such as trekking and camping. Such regions are ideal destinations for planning an adventure tour.

Himachal Pradesh – Situated on the laps of Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is unquestionably heavenly place for the nature lovers. Kangra, Bhagsunaag, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Macolggnaj and DharmShala are also counted as beautiful tourist destinations.

Agra – The Taj Mahal of Agra always remains the center of attraction among tourist round the year. The alluring beauty of white marble with a touch of Persian, Mughal and Islamic calligraphy is one such masterpiece of India that will leave you speechless. The Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandara Fort and Agra Fort are also famous tourist destination in Agra.

Rajasthan – A must visit to explore the lavishing monuments, forts and palaces, ancient heritage, wildlife natural parks and ardent culture. The Royal Rajasthan is all about the alluring colors, costumes, folk dances and divine food. Forts of Jaipur and Jaisalmer, Darga of Ajmer Shareef, the only hill station Mt. Abu and the sand of Thar Desert splendid with the plenty of festivals and royal art makes Rajasthan an ultimate tourist attraction.

Kerala – Surrounded with plenty of lakes, beaches, sightseeing sports, and backwater towns. Splendid with sweet smell of spices, essential oils and ayurveda, Kerala is an ultimate crowd puller tourist destination. While planing a honeymoon tour or a family tour, Kerala always remains a dream destinations for vacationer.

Goa – The love for the chattering water waves and sun-kissed beach sand have no boundaries. Goa is the best place for sea lovers for enjoying natural beauty of beaches and thrilling water sports. Goa is also popular for Churches, historical monuments, forts, refreshing hill, buzzing town along with vibrant shades of festivals and carnivals.

Soon, Pay your Restaurants bills paid via Smartphones

Till now theme park and your local drugstore allowed you to pay bills via smartphone, but do you ever imagine paying off your restaurant bills right at the table using your smartphone? I hope not, but soon you can pay your restaurant bills via smartphone with the help of “Payware Mobile e355” technology.

 

Payware Mobile e355 is the newest mPOS wireless terminal in the Verifone Mobile suite of products. It allows you to accept and store any mobile payments, whenever you require it. Also, it accepts Google Wallet, Apple Pay and other NFC tap-to-pay transactions. Furthermore, the machine is compatible to run with all operating systems.

According to sources, Verifone will start shipping Payware Mobile e355 in summer. Better not to draw any outline until the technology goes live. Let’s see how it meets with the talk. Stay tuned, we will keep updating you once we get to know more.

For more information visit Helping Jet

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Modi’s ambitious health policy may dwarf Obamacare

Happy Happy New Year

 

It’s new year 2015!
Party, selfies and Happiness everywhere,
First ray brings Blessings from elsewhere
The whole world make their choice
Finally, new season to rejoice
Everyone wishes Happy New Year!

Nothing new in Life beside tangles
Couples of movies, Hours of gup shup,
Solving love triangles
High score in Subway Surfers
Sending request of Candy Crush
The only AIM of workers

Ice Bucket Challenge – Did You hear
Wasting water here N there
FIFA world cup – the season is long
To India, ISRO belong
Kudos ! move ahead with no fear
We wish you Happy New Year !

YES! we are available on Social sites
but no-time for Family bites
Only dates keep on changing; not our mind
Distance is increasing year by year
We are shouting chears, chears!
Still we wish Happy New Year!

Where have gone our humanity
We have No BUCKS for charity
The same daily routine to follow,
Same office, same friends and the very same pollo.
neither we adept good practice in 2013 nor in 2014
Still we wish Happy New Year 2015!

Don’t stop yourself by wishing this year
Go ahead, Raise your voice
Make your concern clear
Do constructive, the time is still here
So that your proudly chear next year !!

Happy New Year!

Resolving to Be Kind: 10 Resolutions for 2015

Kindness Blog

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As 2014 rapidly comes to a close, I find myself straddling the line between the past and the future, as I reflect on the ups, downs, and the middle ground of the past year and look forward to the endless opportunities that the new year brings.  As I do every year, I excitedly am preparing for the upcoming year by dreaming new dreams and then devising plans to make these dreams realities.  As I end my first year as a co-administrator for The Kindness Blog (thank you, again, Mike O’Connor for this incredible opportunity), I decided to come up with a list of resolutions related to being kind.

Being kind sounds simple enough, and in general, it is actually.  That said, sometimes, I have a way of complicating matters by either over thinking things or leaving things up to chance, both of which can sabotage the best of my intentions. …

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Happy Ending – 31 Dec

Enjoy & Party
The whole night
Dance, music & Masty
Its the last night

Blessing from whole world
Blowing down
With chilling breeze
From town to town
The Chilling night ever!

Blessed be the night
Bon fire with friends & family
Remembering sweet moments
Proudly Counting achievements
The most mysterious date ever!

Making Fun & Resolutions
Just few moments are to go
Give your contributions
Make the most of this year

Three, Two, One…
And the Clock Strikes
Fire crackers Everywhere
The brand new year is here!
HaPpY EnDiNg..

North India tour is not commendable without himachal tour

 

A hill station nesting in between the laps of majestic Dhauladhar (Outer Himalaya) ranges, wooded with conifer and oak trees, surrounds by the snow capped mountain ranges and scintillating lakes. A tour to Himachal Pradesh is one of the best destinations for unveiling the picturesque valleys, waterfalls as well as swing along the sheer beauty of nature.

The beautiful world of Himachal is blessed with numerous tourist destinations that are speckled with hot water springs, religious sites, caves and mountains. Himachal tourism is also popular for numerous hill stations such as Kullu, Kurfi, Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, solan and Dharamshala. With all these picturesque destinations, this state spur has spur the magic of its enchanting attractions all over the world. Tourists from the nooks and corners of the world, comes here to enjoy the their vacations.

Shimla Tourism – The heart of the Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, which is blessed with picturesque natural beauty always remains the prime attraction among vacationers. The Mall, Summer Hill, State Museum, Chadwick Falls, Prospect Hill, Jakhoo Hill, Vicerory Lodge and Tara Devi Temple are among the top tourist spots of Shimla tour packages.

Environment of Shimla remains cool and favorable during summer season so a glimpse of snow fall can be enjoyed during winters. Surrounded by the seven majestic hills, featuring hilly town with colorful valleys and their rich culture all as a whole makes Shimla a dream destination for couples for their honeymoon packages.

Naldehra, Kufri and Mashobra in Shimla are popular among adventure enthusiast visitors. As these destinations are ideal for enjoying the fun and adventure activities such as ice-skating, treeking, hiking, as well as skiing.

 

Kullu Manali – Switzerland of India

Situated in the Kullu district, Manali is also an ideal destination for vacationers, families, nature-lovers, trekkers and honeymooners. Manali is surrounded by snow capped mountains with the spectacular view of majestic Himalayan peaks from Rohtang Pass, Snow Point and Solang Valley. The other attraction of this hilly resort includes Tibetan Monasteries, Arjuna Gufa, Hadimba Devi Temple, Hot Water Springs, Nehru Kun, Manu Temple, Vashisth Village & Temples.

 

Himachal Pradesh Tourism – A road to Adventure

Throwing a bash for camping or planing for mountain biking, ice skating and trekking, exploring the dense forest, charming valleys and wildlife. The enchanting lakes surrounded with the oak and conifer trees, where tourists explore the spell of nature and well as enjoy the experience of boating. In Himachal, there is no end of opportunities for fun and adventure.