Dangers of Sunburn

Written for ILoveIndia.com

Over exposure to the ultra violet rays of the sun can be potentially very dangerous for our skin. Sunburns can lead to serious long-term skin damages. In fact, the cumulative effects of sunburn begin at a very early age i.e. right from childhood. Sunbathers generally overexpose their skin to sunrays, as the initial stages of sunburn don’t cause any pain or irritation. It is important to avoid sunburns, as they can even have life threatening and dire consequences. This article dwells upon the dangers of sunburn at length. Read on to know what harmful effects it can have on your skin.

Harmful Effects Of Sunburn
* Sunburns can cause melanoma, which is the worst form of skin cancer. It is the fastest spreading cancer and can prove to be fatal as well. Dark-colored freckling on the skin's surface can be identified as signs of melanoma. It is easily visible to the naked eye. Fair skinned people, who spend a large amount of time taking sunbath, are more susceptible to melanoma. It is advisable to get the signs examined by a doctor.
* There is a condition called actinic keratoses, in addition to melanoma, in which sun-affected growths begin to appear on the face, hands and forehand of a person. Usually, such growths are non-cancerous in nature. However, a doctor must be consulted on the first sight of any such evidence.
* Cataracts and other eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, can be caused by repeated sunburns.
* It has been established by scientific studies that human immune system is compromised by sunburns. The efficacy of white blood cells is adversely affected by them and the sufferers are more prone to falling sick. People with naturally dark skin are at a greater risk.
* Sunburns also accelerate premature aging of the skin, with wrinkles and age spots appearing much earlier than their time.
* Pre-cancerous growths are also fostered by sunburns. This is one of the extremely harmful effects of sunburn.
* Sunburns can cause skin blistering, chills and fevers, temporary pains and redness of the skin.
* Photosensitive reactions may also occur due to overexposure to the harmful radiation of the sun.

Precautions
* To protect yourself from the sweltering sun heat, apply generous amounts of good-quality sunscreen and lotions with 15 SPF or higher, on your exposed body parts.
* Sun radiations are the most dangerous between 10 am and 4 pm in the day. Take care to use complete protection between these hours, if you are going out in the open.
* Apply the sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out in the sun. At the same time, remember to re-apply it every 2-3 hours, if you are going to spend a long time outdoors.
* A range of homemade and over the counter remedies exist, which can provide temporary relief from sunrays. However, one should consult a doctor to treat more severe sunburns.
* Stay indoors whenever possible, to save yourself from the scorching sun. Try to avoid direct contact with sunlight as much as possible.
* Don’t relax on a cloudy day. The sun rays scatter even through the clouds. So, take complete protection.

Jain Irrigation Systems

This Wiki article was written for Indiamart.com in 2007 with whom I worked then as fulltime Content Writer. The article can be seen at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jain_Irrigation_Systems

Jain Irrigation Systems (often known as Jain Irrigation, JISL, or simply Jains) is a multinational organization based in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. JISL employs over 5,000 workers and manufactures a number of products, including drip and sprinkler irrigation systems and components, PVC, PE piping systems, plastic sheeting, greenhouses, bio-fertilizers, solar water-heating systems, and photovoltaic appliances. JISL also processes dehydrated, concentrated, and frozen fruits and vegetables. It is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange as JAINIRRIG and on the National Stock Exchange of India as JISLJALEQS.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. emerged as one big company after merging with various Jain Group Companies, such as Jain Plastic & Chemicals Ltd., Jain Kemira Fertilizers Ltd., Jain Rahan Biotech Ltd, Jain Brothers Industries, and Jain Pipe.

JISL then acquired Tera Agro Technologies and the mango-processing division of Parle-Bisleri Pvt. Ltd., both located in India. After this and similar other acquisitions, JISL became the largest processor of fruits & vegetables within India and the biggest mango pulp processor in the organized sector of the world.

Fibre Optic Transmission System from Opvision

Written for magazine Cable Quest

OPV 1000 Series is digital video fiber optic transmitter and receiver supporting long-distance HD-SDI or SDI video transmission with high quality. The digital video signal accords to the standard of SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-300M, SMPTE-310M or DVB-ASI at rate between 19.4 Mbps and 1.5 Gbps over one single-mode or multi-mode optic fiber. Various types of OPV 1000 products are offered to meet different user demands. Adopting advanced digital fiber optic transmission technologies, OPV 1000 devices can be installed rapidly without user adjustment. Upon installation, they are easy to operate and maintain. On the front panel, there are LED indicator lights for video and optic fiber connection. Users can easily monitor lights. Four versions of OPV 1000 products are available: standalone, card-cage, IU case and 2U case, which allows for multiple choices accordingly.

Application
Broadcasting and TV program transmission
Military communication
Video conferencing
Security monitoring and cable TV system
Relay between studios and Transmission center (STL)
TV programming

Feature
Signal format: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-305M, SMPTE-310M or DVB-ASI
Signal resolution: 10 bit
Data rate: SDI 270 Mbps to HD-SDI 1.5 Gbps
Transmission distance: up to 60 Km

For more details contact:
Opvision Technology Co. Ltd.
Beijing, China-100085, E-mail: sales@opvisioncom.com
Tel: +86-10-58851119

Surfindia.com Launches Bollywood Directors Section

Published on April 16, 2009 for Surfindia.com


* A whole new section on 'Bollywood Directors' has been launched.
* Get vast information on Directors from Indian Film Industry.
* View personal profile and film career of leading Directors of Hindi Cinema.
* Also features a listing of popular Music Directors of International Fame from India.

Surfindia.com, is the most reliable online search engine of India. Surfindia has come up with its new launch of famous Indian Directors section, containing extensive information on leading Film Directors of India and popular Music Directors who have acclaimed international fame.

This exclusive section on Bollywood Directors will be a one-stop information resource web guide on the Directors of the Mumbai Film Industry. Our section on Directors will cover famous filmmakers and music directors from India. This directory on Indian directors offers information on your favorite Film Directors latest and upcoming releases, about their personal profile, family and friends. Also get online information on the various awards and achievements received by many Internationally famous directors from India.

To experience this plethora of information related to Bollywood Directors, please log on to http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/directors.html

About Surfindia.com
Surfindia.com, a comprehensive information Portal on India, is in service of net users since 1996. Surfindia features an all-inclusive Web-Directory of Indian quality websites, Indian Festivals, Recipes, Celebrities, Travel Destinations, Finance, Indian Automobile, list of upcoming Trade Fairs and Expositions. It is our earnest endeavor to provide plethora of information on India to our online users, we do this by updating content and frequently adding new channels on various aspects of India.

Payday Loans

Your pay day (salary day) is yet to come and you are in need of money, what to do. You take a small sum of money as loan or advance and pay it back on your pay day. This is termed as Payday Loans. These loans amount somewhere between $100 and $500 and are usually due in two weeks. The interest rates of these loans are very high and go up to 400% APR. The fees of such loans average $15 for each $100 lent. These loans are sometimes also termed as cash advances.

There are some requirements to qualify for the payday loans. Now the procedure to apply for the loan is very simple and no paper work. No need to fax any document for the cash advance and the cash transfer to the checking account within 24 hours if you fulfil the requirements of the lender.

The repayment process is also very easy, the money will automatically withdrawn from your checking account when you got the salary. For this, you must have a checking account and earn atleast $1000.

When you need urgent cash then you also agree to pay its interest rate because the required amount is not very big and it can pay very easily.

Only the big disadvantage of advance cash is the interest rate. It is upto $30 per $100. The lender transfers the advance cash into your account even without any document, they are ready to take risk and without delay you get the amount you required. So they charge high rate per $100.