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About Heart Attacks

There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm.
One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently. Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins

in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards:

- phone 911
- say “heart attack!”
- say that you have taken 2 aspirins..

- phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by

- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and…
~ do NOT lie down ~

Kerala Cafe brings together celebrated directors and outstanding actors from the Malayalam movie industry where each of them have been able to stamp their individual styles into this one movie. Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B.Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M.Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan and Uday Ananthan would be the ten directors who’d be directing ten different stories which would be knit together in ‘Kerala Café’, for which Ranjith would be the Creative Producer. The film will be produced under the banner of Capitol Theatres.

This is for the first time in the history of malayalam cinema one film is conceived by a team of 10 directors. 10 cinematographers, musicians, editors, art directors and almost all the top Malayalam film actors excluding Mohanlal and Jayaram are joining this unique venture. Segments bound together by a single concept “yatra”. supported behind the scenes by a committed team of technical talent from the industry. A formidable set of actors who have made malayalam cinema proud. A film from the Kerala film fraternity bringing together styles, genres and talent from Kerala.

On a common theme of journeys, each filmmaker presents their cinematic impression of contemporary times in Kerala. The independent narratives integrate when, during these journeys, their characters pass through KERALA CAFE – a quaint railway cafeteria; thereby creating a joint mosaic of issues and impressions; in a symbiotic space and time.

Kochi Metro rail gets green signal from NH authority to build railway tracks above national highways. According to E. Sreeedharan, The Delhi Metro Rail corporation chairman, the Highway Authority has forwarded the copies of letters regarding this to Kochi Metro Corporation and state government.

It is reported that, Chief Minister has already held talks with E. Sreedharan regarding this. The state government is planning to start the construction work without waiting for the final consent from centre.

Chief Minister is also likely to meet Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister for Financial Affairs, to request him to remove the remaining hurdles in the way of Kochi Metro Rail project.

Source : http://www.mathrubhumi.org/news.php?id=25173

Kerala has become the second most accident-prone State in the country after Maharashtra according to study of National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC). More than 1.2 million people are killed in Road Accidents, worldwide , every year. 3 to 4 % of Gross National Product Is lost in Road Accidents. Road Accident Statistics One child is killed in Road Accidents, every three minutes in the World. Total worldwide death toll of Tsunami of 2004 was about 230,000. But the annual worldwide death toll of Road Accidents is 1,200,000 . i.e. more than five times the Tsunami toll .

In many cases, over-speeding of KSRTC buses and lorries were reported to be the cause of accident. Most of the victims are motorcyclists. The first step is to take action to repair the roads. State Kerala lacks in good roads. Many autorikshwas, Motorcycles, Trucks are driving through the middle of the road. Buses are stopping at a bus stop by overtaking the bus already stopped there. In some places traffic lights does not work. We can see that the private buses rushing with high speed violating all the traffic rules in front of the police men.

To reduce the traffic accidents, the prority is to be given to improve the road conditions. PWD authorities shold make sure that the quality of works meets standard specified by the Indian Road Congress. There are lot of things to improve road and traffic system to reduce the accidents, but the authorities should approach it with a professional way.

Road Safety Tips :

1. Don’t use your mobile phone whilst driving.
2. Belt up in the back.
3. Don’t drink and drive.
4. Always adhere to speed limits.
5. Take special care about children, senior citizens and pedestrians.
6. Don’t drive if tired.
7. Pedestrians should walk cautiously.
8. Always observe and anticipate other road users.
9. Keep your distances.
10. Always wear helmets and seat belts.