EXTREMES IN THE WORLD WE SHOUL KNOW:

Very,very interesting info. Best regards. Yours, srinivasan SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION   Where is the world's hottest place?   Death Valley National Park... The highest air temperature ever recorded on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit, (56.7C) at Death Valley National Park on July 10, 1913. Where is the world's  coldest place? East Antarctic Plateau... On the high ridge of the East Antarctic Plateau, the temperature can drop to as low as -135.8  degrees Fahrenheit,    (-93.2C)     which was recorded in August, 2010.  Where is the world's most populated city? Shanghai... At a whopping 24,150,000 permanent inhabitants, Shanghai is the only city that is home to over 24 million people in one city. Where is the world's least populated city? (the picture is the clue)  Vatican City ... With a paltry population of 842, the city-state of Vatican City is the smallest city and state in the world.  Where is the world's wealthiest city? Tokyo, Japan   That tower might as well be made of gold since Tokyo tops the charts with a GDP of $1,520 billion, beating New York City by a mere $310 billion.  Where is the world's poorest city in the poorest country? Kinshasa, Congo .... it is  the poorest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is also the poorest country in the world, at a GDP of $55 billion. Many of its residents live on less $1 a day.  What is the highest point in the world?    Mount Everest ... Towering  29,029 feet    (8.848 m)   in the air, the top of Mount Everest is the closest you can get to touching outer space while still standing on Earth. Where is the lowest point in the world? the Challenger Deep trench .. It is the lowest known natural point in the world at  35,797  feet   (10.91km)     below sea level    at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Only 3 people have ever made it to the bottom in a submersible, one of which was filmmaker James Cameron.  What is the most photographed place   in the U.S.? Surprise:  the Guggenheim building in New York... Photos have always told stories, but in today's world of cell phone cameras and social media, that story is relayed as data to companies who monitor everything we do. Geotagged data was culled by Sights map using a Google-based image sharing software, and can show us the most photographed places in the world, right down to this landmark.  The strange winner is this building in New York City.  Guess it impresses many visitors. Where is the wettest spot on Earth?   (and it's not the Amazon!) Mawsynram, India... In this city in India, it rains an average of  467.35 inches   (1187cm)   per year, and has a record of  1000 inches   (2540cm)  in 1985 ...much more than any rain forest.! Where is the driest spot on Earth?      It is not the Sahara! The Atacama Desert ... The 600 miles of South America's Atacama Desert is recorded as the driest place on Earth, no contest. This desert has an average of only 4 inches   (10.16cm)   of rain every hundred years. Incredible, but true. What city claims to be the sunniest place in the U.S.? Yuma, Arizona ... In this city in Arizona, the sun shines for an average of 11 hours a day. The usual forecast is sun for 90 percent of the year, averaging a total of 4015 daylight hours each year.   Where is the most expensive city to live in? Singapore... This city has recently beat out Tokyo, Japan, for the title of "most expensive city" for 2014. Cars can cost between 4-6 times as much in Singapore from what they cost in the US or UK  ... (for example, a Toyota Prius actually costs about $150,000.00 there).  Where is the least expensive city to live in? Mumbai, India .... At the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai, India, is the cheapest place to live in the world, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Index, 2014. For some comparison, a loaf of bread that would cost $3.36 in Singapore, would only cost $0.91 in Mumbai.  A lot of poverty brings the cost of living down. What country consumes the most food per capita? the overweight United States .... We eat an average of 3,770 calories a day each. Shamefully, obesity is becoming more of a problem every year. Where is the world's oldest city? Damascus.... There's quite a bit of controversy over which city gets to officially claim the title of "oldest continuously inhabited city. However, Damascus is the safest bet, with evidence of civilization that extends back over 11,000 years???!!!  Which is the youngest country in the world? South Sudan ..... The people of South Sudan, were formally recognized as an independent country in 2011, making it the youngest country in the world to-date. Which is the world's most visited city? London ... After a several years of competition with Bangkok, London has regained its place as the world's most visited city (according to MasterCard's 2014 Global Destinations City Index). The city sees about 18.69 million international visitors annually, generating $19.3 billion in revenue for their city. What is the world's least popular country? Iran On that same rating scale, Iran has come in dead last (at a 79% negativity rating) for many years.Only 15% of people polled viewed Iran in a positive light. Where is the world's most dangerous city to live in? San Pedro, Honduras This city averages over 3 murders a day. The violence stems from the city's role as a major hub for illegal drug and arms trafficking. Which country consumes the most caffeine in the world? Sweden   ... The strong coffee in Sweden will put a spring in your step, and hair on your tongue. The Swedes consume an average of 388 mg of caffeine in coffee per person, per day(that's almost 5 Red Bulls in the U.S.). Which country is the most bicycle friendly in the world? the Netherlands  By comparing cities using the average number of bicycle trips made daily, one city reigns supreme: Groningen in the Netherlands. About 50 percent of the population commute via bike daily, making it the city with the greatest proportion of cyclists. However, many other cities in the Netherlands have a great bicycling tradition.  Where is the world's most energy efficient city? Reykjavik, Iceland ... All of the energy and heat used by the citizens of Reykjavik, Iceland come from geothermal plants and renewable hydropowermaking it the most sustainable and energy efficient city in the world. This city has also been replacing traditional buses with hydrogen-fueled buses, from which the only emissions are water. Which country has the longest life expectancy in the world? Monaco... According to the World Health Organization's study from 2013, Monaco tops the charts for longest living citizens with an average life expectancy of 87.2 years. Men in Monaco live an average 85.3 years; women live longer to an average of 89 years.   Which country has the shortest life expectancy? Sierra Leone .. On the opposite side of that coin, the population of Sierra Leone live only to an average of 47 years. The men of Sierra Leone live to an average of 47 years old, whereas women live a little longer, an average of 48 years. Poverty plays a big role in their short life expectancy.   What country would qualify as the most stressed-out nation in the world because of their living conditions? Nigeria ... By looking at the homicide rate, the GDP per capita, continued income inequality, corruption, lack of education opportunities and unemployment numbers,one thing is clear: Nigeria's people are, hands-down, the most stressed out population in the world.  Which city has the highest average IQ? Hong Kong ... There are a lot of factors that affect an IQ score, ranging from national and personal wealth, to simply what test is used. As a result, these findings are highly controversial, but suggest that Hong Kong has the highest IQ level, at an average of 107 points per person. *However, Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, meaning that it falls within the sovereignty of the People's Republic of China, yet does not form part of Mainland China, because it has its own government.So these results are questionable.  Which foreign city is the world's most well-connected one for internet use? Seoul, South Korea Surprisingly, despite China's 618 million internet users who spend an average of 18.7 hours a week surfing the net, China did not even make the top 10 for internet connection. Seoul, Korea is a different story considering the average connection speed, availability, (including free access), openness to innovation, support of public data, and privacy/security, Seoul, South Korea is the champion of internet-connectedness. With 10,000 government supported free Wi-Fi spots dotting the city, and an internet speed that goes unchallenged globally,Seoul is an internet junkie's paradise.   Click here to Reply or Forward 7.88 GB (52%) of 15 GB used Manage Terms - Privacy Last account activity: 5 minutes ago Details

Microsoft Launches Office Mobile Apps for Windows 10 Tablets
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Microsoft Launches Office Mobile Apps for Windows 10 Tablets

by Robin Sinha, 30 July 2015

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Microsoft on Wednesday launched the general release versions of its Office Mobile Apps for Windows 10, a touch-friendly version of the Office apps meant for Windows 10tablets and small-screen devices. The apps are available to download and install in 190 countries where the OS is currently available, via the Windows Store.

As per the firm, the Office Mobile apps for Windows 10 tablets, which include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, have been created from ground up for touch. The apps "offer the familiar experience that Office customers expect, and deliver the capabilities people need for on-the-go productivity on Windows 10 tablets and small screen devices," says Kirk Koenigsbauer, Corporate Vice President for the Office Client Applications and Services team, on a company blog post.

Notably, Office Mobile apps are meant for devices with screen sizes of 10.1-inches or lower, and can only be used in a limited form (view-only) on devices with larger screens. Users will need an Office 365 subscription to make edits on large screen devices using the Office Mobile apps.

Microsoft Word comes with the usual formatting commands, styles, fonts and spell check tools, which the users are familiar with. Inserting tables, images, text boxes and more can be done using touch gestures. Microsoft has introduced some new features as well, such as Read Mode and Smart Lookup. In Read Mode, the document adapts to the screen size and improves readability by adjusting the font sizes. Users can also zoom in and out in a document with one tap. Smart Lookup brings images and web references from the Internet directly inside the document. The feature is powered byBing search engine.

With Excel for Windows 10 tablets, Microsoft has made some tweaks to make it easy for users to perform actions like reordering columns, adding formulas, changing chart types, and filtering data while using touch gestures. The onscreen keyboard has also been optimised for touch. The application has however, got a new feature called Recommended Charts, which gives users the ability to view their data just by tapping few times. The feature is said to be ideal for small screen devices.

Microsoft PowerPoint would now let Windows 10 users easily insert images, edit pictures, tables, shapes and more using touch gestures. Rest of the interface stays the same like before . Presenter View can be also used to see content on big screen. New ink, laser pointer and highlighting features are introduced to emphasize on certain content inside a document. OneNote would come pre-installed with the OS and will feature the same set of functions with which regular users are familiar.

The firm has further explained that Office Mobile apps for Windows 10 is one of the Office deliverables this year. Microsoft plans to launch Office 2016 for Windows desktops in September and Office Mobile for Windows Phones towards the end of this year.

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GLOBAL ENGLISH SLIPs

Thanks to M G Anatharaman who forwarded this message:
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Wonderful English from Around the World

                     
Airline ticket office, Copenhagen :WE TAKE YOUR BAGS AND SEND THEM IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

 

In a Bangkok temple :IT IS FORBIDDEN TO ENTER A WOMAN, EVEN A FOREIGNER, IF DRESSED AS A MAN.

 

Cocktail lounge, Norway :LADIES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BAR.

 

Doctors office, Rome :SPECIALIST IN WOMEN AND OTHER DISEASES.

 

Dry cleaners, Bangkok :DROP YOUR TROUSERS HERE FOR THE BEST RESULTS.

 

In a Nairobi restaurant :CUSTOMERS WHO FIND OUR WAITRESSES RUDE OUGHT TO SEE THE MANAGER.

 

On the main road to Mombasa, leaving Nairobi :TAKE NOTICE: WHEN THIS SIGN IS UNDER WATER, THIS ROAD IS IMPASSABLE.

 

On a poster at:ARE YOU AN ADULT THAT CANNOT READ? IF SO WE CAN HELP.

 

In a City restaurant :OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND WEEKENDS.

 

In a cemetery :                     
PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING FLOWERS FROM ANY BUT THEIR OWN GRAVES.

 

Tokyo hotel's rules and regulations :GUESTS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SMOKE OR DO OTHER DISGUSTING BEHAVIOURS IN BED.

 

On the menu of a Swiss restaurant :OUR WINES LEAVE YOU NOTHING TO HOPE FOR.

 

In a Tokyo bar :SPECIAL COCKTAILS FOR THE LADIES WITH NUTS.

 

 Hotel, Japan :

YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CHAMBERMAID.

 

In the lobby of a Moscow hotel across from a Russian Orthodox monastery :YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT THE CEMETERY WHERE FAMOUS RUSSIAN AND SOVIET COMPOSERS, ARTISTS AND WRITERS ARE BURIED DAILY EXCEPT THURSDAYS.

 

A sign posted in Germany's Black Forest :IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN ON OUR BLACK FOREST CAMPING SITE THAT PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT SEX, FOR INSTANCE, MEN AND WOMEN, LIVE TOGETHER IN ONE TENT UNLESS THEY ARE MARRIED WITH EACH OTHER FOR THIS PURPOSE.

 

Hotel, Zurich :BECAUSE OF THE IMPROPRIETY OF ENTERTAINING GUESTS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX IN THE BEDROOM, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE LOBBY BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.

 

A laundry in Rome :LADIES, LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES HERE AND SPEND THE AFTERNOON HAVING A GOOD TIME.

MOUSE-best use

How to Become an Advanced Mouse User We all see the younger generation operate their computers effortlessly, and we can’t figure out how they do it so quickly and efficiently. The truth of the matter is, that a lot of their speed is thanks to better use of their mouse. Your mouse can do more than just point-and-click, and this guide will teach you how to maximize your use of it. Better mouse control will improve your efficiency and self-confidence in your computer skills.   The Left Mouse Button The left mouse button is the one we mainly use, be if for selecting, marking or just clicking away. Here are a few other things you can do with it. The left mouse button You can quickly highlight a segment of text by pressing and holding the Shift key on the keyboard. Then, click once where you would the selection to start, and once more where you’d it to end. Section highlight by using Shift To quickly highlight a specific word, simply double-click on it. To do it for an entire paragraph, triple-click it. A different way of highlighting text is by pressing and holding the Alt key on your keyboard, then click and hold the left mouse button, and drag the mouse cursor in the direction you’d to highlight. This will form a (usually) gray rectangle that will only highlight the text inside it. Highlighting a section by using Alt If you’re browsing a web page you , and then see a link to a page you would to check-out later you can do it by opening the link in a new browser tab. Press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard and then left-click on the link. It will now open in a separate tab in the browser, and you can continue with your browsing. Opening a new tab by using Ctrl By double-clicking on the top bar of (almost) any window, you will cause it to maximize and fit the entire screen. Doing it in a maximized window will revert it to its smaller size. The top bar - highlighted in red If you’re using Windows 7 or above, you can easily split the screen between two windows to increase your efficiency. To do that, click and hold the top bar of one window, and then drag it to one edge of the screen and let go of the left mouse button. Then do the same with the other window, but drag it to the opposite side of the screen.   Split screen between Baba-Mail and a text documet You can transfer a file from one folder to another, or highlighted text from one spot in a document to another. Left-click and hold the file or highlighted text, and then drag it to the desired location and release. The Right Mouse Button The right mouse button is mainly used to open up action-menus. By holding the cursor over a file or highlighted text and pressing the right mouse button, you’ll see a new menu pops out with various options relevant to the highlighted selection. The right mouse button To easily copy a file or a highlighted bit of text, right-click on it and select “Copy” (to duplicate the selection) or alternatively, choose “Cut” to remove the highlighted selection before placing it in another spot. Once you’re done, move the mouse to the place you wish to enter the selection you copied or cut, and right click again, then select “Paste”. Copy/Paste options Another way of moving a file or highlighted text similarly to the “Cut” option is to click and hold the right button over the text/file and dragging it to that location. Once you let go of the right mouse button, you’ll have the option to copy it to that spot or move it there completely. Copy/Move options The Mouse Wheel – The Middle Mouse Button On most modern mice, you’ll find a small “wheel” which also serves as a third button, as well as letting you scroll through pages. This button has several functions that will make your life easier as well. The mouse wheel The wheel lets you scroll up and down on a page, but if you press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard while scrolling, you’ll increase or decrease the size of the text and images on the web page. Mouse-wheel click to open a new tab If you click on a link with the mouse wheel, it’ll open it in a new browser tab. To close an open tab, click on it with the mouse wheel. If you click the wheel in the middle of the page, the cursor will change to something similar to this -. Wherever you move your mouse while that icon appears, your screen will scroll accordingly. The further away you move the cursor from the original spot, the faster the scrolling will be, so it’s recommended that you move it slowly. This final trick only works in the Internet Explorer andFirefox browsers – By pressing and holding the Shift key on your keyboard and moving the mouse wheel down, you will move back or forward on web pages you’ve visited (similar to the “Back” button in the browser).