Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Choice is Yours: Quit Smoking Today or Die an Early Death.

Causes behind Smoking

  • You will be able to effortlessly walk up a flight or two of stairs again without getting short of breath.
  • You no longer worry about when you are going to be “free” to get that next fixes.
  • See yourself looking better, feeling better, and imagine yourself regaining the energy you had thought was gone forever.
  • Not being ashamed and labeled as a smoker and looked at as a social leper.
  • Not worrying about smelling like an old dirty ashtray everywhere you go.
  • Feel the incredible personal power of knowing you won over the habit you've had for years.... and the self-confidence you will gain from becoming this brand-new you! A healthy, happy, non-smoking YOU!

· Lung cancer from smoking is caused by the tar in tobacco smoke. Men who smoke are ten times more likely to die from lung cancer than non-smokers.

· Heart disease and strokes are also more common among smokers than non-smokers.

· Smoking causes fat deposits to narrow and block blood vessels which lead to heart attack.

· Smoking causes around one in five deaths from heart disease.

  • In younger people, three out of four deaths from heart disease are due to smoking.
  • Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world die from diseases caused by smoking cigarettes - Smoking KILLS.
  • One in two lifetime smokers will die from their habit. Half of these deaths will occur in middle age.
  • Tobacco smoke also contributes to a number of cancers.
  • The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in each cigarette you smoke temporarily increases your heart rate and blood pressure, straining your heart and blood vessels.
  • This can cause heart attacks and stroke. It slows your blood flow, cutting off oxygen to your feet and hands. Some smokers end up having their limbs
    amputated.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Dindigul Famous Industries - Textile spinning, Wholesale Markets, Flourishing handloom


Dindigul is known for its industry. It is primarily an agro-based town of Tamil Nadu. There have been lots of industries beside the city. Industries such as leather tanning industry, Textile spinning industry, Flourishing handloom industry, Wholesale markets, Agriculture, Rice mills, Locks and Tobacco manufacturer.

Textile spinning industry: Textile spinning industry which ranks second to Coimbatore,

Flourishing hand loom industry: Chinnalapatti is known for its own Flourishing hand loom industry which is located 11 km from Dindigul

Sarees and Sungudi: Chinnalapatti is famous for its Silk art, which is known as Sarees and Sungudi throughout India. More than 1000 families are engaged in this industry.

Wholesale Market: Dindigul city is an important wholesale market for Onions and Groundnuts.

Agriculture: 70% of the total population is equipped directly or indirectly through Agriculture.

Rice Mills: In and around Dindigul, there are about 165 Rice mills. Many flour mills such as Naga, Vishalakshi are located there.

Semia Industries: Anil Semia and Savorite Semia industries are located in Dindigul.

Locks: Dindigul is known for good quality and durable Iron-lock steel safes. Dindigul locks are sold to local, national, and international markets.

Tobacco: Dindigul is a centre of tobacco trade and a manufacturer of cigars from the time of British rule. It is one of the main sources of employment for the inhabitants of Dindigul.