Chocolate Soufflé

The sound of making a soufflé may sound complicated... it's not and below is a simple recipe that every home cook will enjoy.

Chocolate Soufflé

Ingredients:

3 Tbl. all purpose flour
3 Tbl. unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
12 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup brewed strong coffee
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 egg yolks
7 egg whites
Garnish - Fresh Strawberries

1. Preheat oven to 375º.

2. Melt butter in a sauce pot over low heat, whisk in flour and milk and cook until it thickens.

3. Stir in chocolate and stir constantly until it's melted.

4. Remove from heat and add coffee, vanilla, and half the sugar. One at a time, add the egg yolks while whisking constantly.

5. Butter a 2-2 1/2 quart soufflé or 8 individual ramekins.

6. In a perfectly clean and dry bowl , whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and gradually whisk in the remaining sugar and continue to whisk until the peaks stiffen.

7. Gently fold the egg whites into the soufflé base and pour into the prepared baking dish(es).

8. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until the soufflé rises 2 inches above soufflé dish.

9. Garnish with fresh Strawberry and serve immediately because the soufflé will deflate in less than two minutes.

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Nanna Guri

Ninna Cheluvina Nayana Nanna Lokada Shashiyaagi,
Ninna Haneya Kumkuma Nanna Baalina
Kaanthiyaagi,
Ninna Manasina Baava Nanna Maathina Muthaagi,
Ninna Kanasina Aase Nanna Jeevanada Guriyaagide.

-ANSAHNIDSU

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Just an AWESOME QUOTE

"A man who respects and treats his women as a PRINCESS, is the proof that he has been born and raised in the arms of a QUEEN."

-Forwarded Quote.

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A LEGEND

Kamal Haasan (Date of Birth: 7 November, 1954), a Padma Shri holder, is the most decorated actor in terms of awards in the history of Indian cinema. He holds the record for the most National Film Awards for an actor (four), three awards for Best Actor, and one for Best Child Artist.
Six of his movies have been sent as India's official entry to the Oscars- The only actor to achieve this feat in the sub-continent.
Kamal haasan has won a total of 172 awards which is more than any other actor in the world living or dead. He was named as "kalaignani" meaning - an idol of art, by M. Karunanidhi for his classical work towards Tamil cinema. In his film Dasavatharam, he is played 10 different roles, an act which is the second of its kind in the world, after the Tamil movie Dambachari (1936).
Kamal Haasan also holds a record nineteen Filmfare Awards, ranging across five languages.
After his latest award in 2000, he wrote to the organization requesting exemption from further awards.
In 2003, his films Hey Ram, Pushpak, Nayagan and Kuruthipunal were showcased under the "Director in Focus" category at the Rotterdam Film Festival.
In 2004, Virumaandi won the very first "Best Asian film" award at Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan).
In 2005, Sathyabama Deemed University awarded Kamal Haasan an honorary doctorate. He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 2006 ceremony of the inaugural Vijay Awards.
He received the Living Legend Award in 2007 from FICCI, which recognizes outstanding personalities from the entertainment arena and honors them with awards at their annual global convention, FRAMES.
In 2010, the United Progressive Alliance government organised a retrospective of Kamal Haasan's films. During that event, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said the actor fell under a special category, as his cinema broke barriers of language and region. The same year, the Government of Kerala honoured him for completing 50 years in Indian cinema during the inauguration of statewide Onam celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram. A light-and-sound show titled “Suvarna Kamalam” to mark Kamal’s 50 years in Indian cinema, conceived by director T. K. Rajiv Kumar, was the highlight of the evening.
Kamal Haasan is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1980. Other recognitions includes a string of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Nandi Awards, Screen Awards and Vijay Awards, including four separate awards for his performance in Dasavathaaram.
In 2009, Kamal Haasan was appointed as the chairman of FICCI Media and Entertainment Business Conclave, organised by the entertainment division of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Below are the list of awards won by the actor,

Awards

National Film Awards
1960 — Best Child Artist for Kalathur Kannamma
1982 — Best Actor Award for Moondram Pirai
1987 — Best Actor Award for Nayagan
1996 — Best Actor Award for Indian

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1977 — Best Actor Award for 16 Vayathinile
1978 — Best Actor Award for Sigappu Rojakkal
1980 — Best Actor Award for Varumayin Niram Sigappu
1981 — Best Actor Award for Raja Paarvai
1987 — Best Actor Award for Nayakan
1989 — Best Actor Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1991 — Special Award for Guna
1992 — Best Actor Award for Devar Magan
1996 — Best Actor Award for Indian
2006 — Best Actor Award for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2008 — Best Actor Award for Dasavathaaram

Nandi Awards
1983 — Best Actor Award for Saagara Sangamam
1986 — Best Actor Award for Swathi Muthyam
1989 — Best Actor Award for Indrudu Chandrudu

Filmfare Awards
1986 — Best Actor Award for Saagar
1998 — Best Story Award for Virasat

Filmfare Awards South
Kannada
1988 — Best Actor Award for Pushpak

Malayalam
1974 — Best Actor Award for Kanyakumari
1978 — Best Actor Award for Yaetta

Tamil
1975 — Best Actor Award for Apoorva Raagangal
1976 — Best Actor Award for Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1977 — Best Actor Award for 16 Vayadhinile
1978 — Best Actor Award for Sigappu Rojakal
1981 — Best Actor Award for Raja Paarvai
1982 — Best Actor Award for Moondram Pirai
1987 — Best Actor Award for Nayagan
1991 — Best Actor Award for Guna
1992 — Best Actor Award for Thevar Magan
1994 — Best Actor Award for Mahanadhi
1995 — Best Actor Award for Kuruthipunal
1996 — Best Actor Award for Indian
2000 — Best Actor Award for Hey Ram

Telugu
1981 — Best Actor Award for Aakali Rajyam
1983 — Best Actor Award for Sagara Sangamam
1986 — Best Actor Award for Swathi Muthyam


Cinema Express Awards South
Tamil
1982 — Best Actor Award for Moondram Pirai
1987 — Best Actor Award for Nayagan
1988 — Best Actor Award for Punnagai Mannan
1989 — Best Actor Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1990 — Best Actor Award for Michael Madhana Kamarajan
1991 — Best Actor Award for Guna
1992 — Best Actor Award for Thevar Magan
1994 — Best Actor Award for Mahanadhi
1996 — Best Actor Award for Indian
2000 — Best Actor Award for Hey Ram

Telugu
1983 — Best Actor Award for Sagara Sangamam
1986 — Best Actor Award for Swathi Muthyam
1989 — Best Actor Award for Indrudu Chandrudu

Kannada
1987 — Best Actor Award for Pushpak


Film Fans Association Award
Tamil
1975 — Best Actor Award for Apoorva Raagangal
1976 — Best Actor Award for Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1977 — Best Actor Award for 16 Vayadhinile
1978 — Best Actor Award for Sigappu Rojakal
1980 — Best Actor Award for Varumayin Niram Sigappu
1981 — Best Actor Award for Raja Paarvai
1982 — Best Actor Award for Moondram Pirai
1984 — Best Actor Award for Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 — Best Actor Award for Kaakki Sattai
1985 — Best Actor Award for Punnagai Mannan
1987 — Best Actor Award for Nayagan
1989 — Best Actor Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1990 — Best Actor Award for Michael Madhana Kamarajan
1991 — Best Actor Award for Guna
1992 — Best Actor Award for Thevar Magan
1994 — Best Actor Award for Mahanadhi
1995 — Best Actor Award for Kuruthipunal
1996 — Best Actor Award for Indian
2000 — Best Actor Award for Hey Ram
2001 — Best Actor Award for Aalavandhan
2003 — Best Actor Award for Anbe Sivam
2005 — Best Actor Award for Vasool Raja MBBS
2008 — Best Actor Award for Dasavatharam

Telugu
1978 — Best Actor Award for Maro Charitra
1981 — Best Actor Award for Aakali Rajyam
1983 — Best Actor Award for Sagara Sangamam
1986 — Best Actor Award for Swathi Muthyam
1989 — Best Actor Award for Indrudu Chandrudu
1995 — Best Actor Award for Subha Sankalpam

Kannada
1988 — Best Actor Award for Pushpak

Malayalam
1974 — Best Actor Award for Kanyakumari
1978 — Best Actor Award for Yaetta
1989 — Best Actor Award for Chanakyan


Asian Film Festival Awards
1983 – Best Asian Actor Award for Sagara Sangamam
1986 – Best Asian Actor Award for Swathi Muthyam


Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
2004 — Best Film Award for Virumaandi


International Film Festivals
1976 — Avargal at Moscow International Film Festival
1980 — Varumayin Niram Sigappu at International Film Festival of Mauritius
1983 — Sagara Sangamam at International Film Festival of India
1986 — Swathi Muthyam at International Film Festival of India
1987 — Nayagan at International Film Festival of India
1987 — Nayagan at International Film Festival Rotterdam
1987 — Nayagan at Locarno International Film Festival
1987 — Nayagan at Moscow International Film Festival
1988 — Pushpak at Cannes International Film Festival
1988 — Pushpak at International Film Festival Rotterdam
1988 — Pushpak at International Film Festival of India
1988 — Pushpak at Locarno International Film Festival
1993 — Mahanadi at International Film Festival of India
1995 — Kuruthipunal at International Film Festival Rotterdam
1995 — Kuruthipunal at Locarno International Film Festival
2000 — Hey Ram at International Film Festival Rotterdam
2000 — Hey Ram at International Film Festival of India
2000 — Hey Ram at Locarno International Film Festival
2003 — Anbe Sivam at International Film Festival of India
2004 — Virumaandi at International Film Festival Rotterdam
2004 — Virumaandi at International Film Festival of Korea
2005 — Nayagan at International Film Festival of Toronda


Vijay Awards
2007 – Best Tamil Film Award 1990 - 2005 for Thevar Magan
2007 – Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema
2008 – Best Villain Award for Dasavatharam
2008 – Best Comedian Award for Dasavatharam
2008 – Best Story-Screenplay Writer Award for Dasavatharam
2008 – Most Popular Hero of the Year Award for Dasavatharam


Asianet Film Awards
2009 — Special Honour Jury Award 50 years Contribution to Indian Cinema


Shantaram Awards
2003 — Best Actor Award for Anbe Sivam
2003 — Best Singer Award for Anbe Sivam
2003 — Best Story Writer Award for Anbe Sivam
2003 — Best Screen Play and Best Dialogue Writer Award for Anbe Sivam


Tamil Nadu Murpokku Ezhuthalar Sangam Award
2003 — Best Story Writer Award for Anbe Sivam


India Today Award
2005 – Most Talented Hero, 1991 - 2005


Lion's Club Awards
4 awards


Screen Awards
1997 — Best Story Writer Award for Virasat
2000 — Best Actor Award for Hey Ram


Murugalayam Devar Awards
4 awards


Lux Zee Cinema Award
1997 — Best Comedian Award for Chachi 420


SICA Award – South Indian Film Cinematographers' Association
2003 — Best Actor Award for Anbe Sivam


Sitara Cine Award
3 awards


LIMCA Records
Since 1985 — Actor with most Filmfare Awards - 19 times
Since 1989 — Unique Midget Role - 3ft 8in for Apoorva Sagodharargal


Producer awards
National Film Award
1992 – Best Regional Film Award for Thevar Magan

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1981 – Best Film Award for Raja Paarvai
1989 – Best Film Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1992 – Best Film Award for Thevar Magan

Filmfare Awards South
1981 – Best Film Award for Raja Paarvai
1989 – Best Film Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1992 – Best Film Award for Thevar Magan
1995 – Best Film Award for Kuruthipunal

Cinema Express Awards South
1989 – Best Film Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal
1992 – Best Film Award for Thevar Magan
1995 – Best Film Award for Kuruthipunal

Special honours
1980 — Kalaimamani
1990 — Padma Shri
2003 — ATMA National Award for Tobacco Awareness
2004 — He got the first Abraham Kovoor National Award for his Humanist Activities and Secular Life in 2004.
2005 — Honorary doctorate
2009 — FICCI Living Legend
2009 – CNN IBN Indian of the Year 2009 – Special Achievement Award

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EAR

Once upon a year
I had a fear
Sitting with u here
Very very near
Looking at your
Tiny, ugly ear
But my dear
With only one tear
You made it clear
By showing the other
Beautiful ear
And said not to fear.

-ANSAHNIDSU

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Treatment for Snake Bites

Prompt, appropriate first aid can reduce venom absorption and prevent severe symptoms.
a. If possible, identify the snake, but don't waste time trying to find it.
b. Place the victim in the supine position to slow venom metabolism and absorption.
c. Don't give the victim any food, beverage, or medication orally.
d. Authorities disagree about what constitutes appropriate prehospital care.
e. Some recommend against placing a constrictive tourniquet (band) on the affected limb unless the victim is far from a medical facility.
f. Whether you apply a tourniquet or not, immediately immobilize the victim's affected limb below heart level, and instruct the victim to remain as quiet as possible.
g. If a tourniquet is applied, the victim or the person applying the tourniquet should check the victim's distal pulses regularly and loosen the tourniquet slightly as needed to maintain circulation. CLINICAL TIP Remember that the goal of applying a tourniquet is to obstruct lymphatic drainage, not blood flow. The use of a tourniquet in pre­hospital care is controversial.
h. Never give the victim alcoholic drinks or stimulants because they speed venom absorption. Never apply ice to a snakebite because it will increase tissue damage.
i. There is often an urgent need for treatment with oxygen, attachment to a drip and possibly anti-shock treatment.

Special considerations and prevention
a. Even though most snakes are not poisonous, avoid picking up or playing with any snake unless you have been properly trained.
b. Rapidly apply antiseptic cleanser to the entire area and place cold compress as closely as possible without interfering with suction process.
c. DO NOT cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
d. Keep victim warm and immobilize as practical. Movement to proper treatment facility is more crucial than maintaining immobile status. Maintain above treatment functions throughout.
e. DO NOT give the victim anything by mouth.

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Nenapu

Ninna Nenapina hasivali..
Nenapugalalavu..
Ninnaya olavali
Na putta maguvu..
Ninna muttinali
Na mareyuve jagavu..
Ni nagutiralu
Nanagade balavu..
Ni jotegiralu
Na padeve geluvu..
Ni matanaadalu
Na mareyuve novu..
Nannedeya usirali
Ninna preetiya kaavu..
Ninna kanuva tavakadali
Nenedive nanna kangalu..

-KCV Karthik

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Naanu Preeti Neenu

Manasemba khaali haaleyali
Ninnade chitra alli bannadalli..
Kannemba kanneera hanateyali
Belagiruva belaku neenu alli..
Nenapemba angaladalli
Na nagutiruve ninna naguvinalli..
Novu nalivemba haadigalalli
Nadevenu na ninna joteyalli..
Maneyemba bangarada panjaradalli
Hegiruve alli chinnada nageya chelli..
Preetiyemba beleda balli
Hemmaravagi nintide e hrudayadalli..
Edeyemba kannadiyalli
Ninna bimba kandide alli..
Nenesihenu nanu illi..
Hegiruve neenu alli
"Nanu" emba "Preeti"ya "Neenu"alli..

-KCV Karthik

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