Google Maps will start charging soon for its Usage

  Users of Google Map links for their websites will be charged for heavy usage of the service, it has been revealed. From 1 January 2012, Google will charge for the Google Maps API service when more than the limit of 25,000 map "hits" are made in a day. Websites, especially travel firms, use Google Maps to link customers to a view of the destinations they inquire about. Google is rumoured to be charging $4 per 1,000 views in excess of the limit. Google maintains the high limit of 25,000...

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Sushil Kumar won Panch Koti Maha Mani

Sushil Kumar from Bihar just won the Rs 5 crores jackpot (Rs. 50 Million) on the fifth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. (For those who do not know KBC, this is the Indian version of Who wants to be a Millionaire) Sushil Kumar will not receive the entire Rs. 5 crores, the tax department will eat up about one third of his jackpot leaving him with about Rs. 3.5 crores; that's still a sizeable amount. Let us see how it can help Mr. Sushil Kumar - a post graduate in philosophy and an IAS aspirant - in his life. He is currently a school teacher earning a meager Rs. 6000 per month. In an interview...

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How To Be Happy

At the end of the day, what most people really want in life is to be happy. Many people believe that happiness comes from obtaining certain objects. They say things like, "I’ll be so happy when I get my new iPod!" However, the happiness associated with obtaining these objects is usually fleeting. Have you ever received something you really wanted only to have it end up sitting on a shelf gathering dust a few weeks later? I know I have! So, if lasting happiness can’t be found by obtaining...

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How To Handle Feedback

An important skill for achieving success in life is learning how to respond to feedback from the people around you. When you master this skill you’ll have the power to improve almost every aspect of your life. There are three different types of feedback: (1) Positive feedback  (2) Constructive negative feedback  (3) Destructive negative feedback How To Handle Positive Feedback Positive feedback is a gift and it should be acknowledged and appreciated like...

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How To Get What You Want

Asking people for what we want can sometimes be a difficult process involving awkward discussions and potential conflict. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. The secret to getting what you want from other people is to develop a genuine sense of reciprocity by giving before you receive. The term ‘reciprocity’ describes the expectation that people will respond to you in the same way that you respond to them. So if you give another person something of value, they will be much...

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How To Deal With Negativity

One of the most common questions I get asked is how to deal with a spouse, relative or close friend who has a tendency to be negative. Clearly in this situation you can’t simply walk away and spend all your time with positive people. Imagine for a moment that your spouse, relative or friend is like a glass that is filled with a dark liquid which represents their negativity. A lot of people try to rectify this situation by saying things like, "I really wish you’d stop being...

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