1 Prepare for Success
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.”
Before you can succeed, you must prepare. When Lincoln was an unknown attorney in the backwoods of Illinois he was preparing for success, when Lincoln became an Illinois State Senator, he was preparing for success, and even when he lost the election for the U.S. senate twice, he was preparing for success. What are you doing in preparation for success? Lincoln said, “I will prepare and some day my chance will come.”
2 Hustle
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
You can’t stroll to a goal, you must hustle; you must move quickly in order to gain the momentum necessary to break free from the gravitational pull of the commonplace. The best things in life come to those who hustle. Are you hustling?
3 Remember That Greatness is Possible
“That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.”
If someone else can succeed in the business that you’re in, that is proof that you can succeed as well. If someone else can become rich in state that you’re in, that is proof that you become rich as well. You have all that the greatest of men have had: a mind, and a will. Don’t make excuses, if someone else can do it, so can you… And who knows? You may be able to do it faster and better; never underestimate you abilities.
4 Become Worthy of a Good Reputation
“Reputation is like fine china, once broken it's very hard to repair.”
Work to be, the way you want to be perceived. Don’t try to look good, be good. A good name is more valuable than fine gold and “choice” rubies.
5 Practice becoming honorable.
You can be just as honest, have just as much integrity, walk in just as much humility, and possess just as much discipline as the greatest men who have ever lived.
6 Make the Years Count
“And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.”
Lincoln didn’t live to a very old age, but the “life in his years” made a profound impact on the world. Are you making your years count? Are you changing the world? You’re capable of it; if you’re able to read and understand these words, then you have the ability to make a profound impact, and that’s not just meaningless rhetoric, it’s a very real reality, but will you grasp it, will you believe it and make it “your” reality.
7 See the Brighter Side of Things
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
If you look for something to complain about, you will certainly find it! There’s “always” an opportunity to be “offended!” Don’t take these opportunities; they “never” lead to anything positive. Learn to see the roses in life; life is filled with roses, if you’ll take the time to see them.
Constantly Improve
“The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can…”
If you improve everyday, imagine the improvements you could make over the course of 20 years. You could become successful “in-just-about” any field in 20 years. You can make a significant impact on the world in 20 years! Remember, slow and steady wins the race; Rome was not built in a day. Work to get a little better everyday, and it time, you will accomplish your dreams.
2010年5月31日月曜日
リンカーン大統領に学ぶ、成功のための7つの秘訣
アブラハム・リンカーンは、1861年3月から暗殺される1865年4月まで、アメリカの歴史上最も暗い時期であった南北戦争の時期に大統領を務め、北軍の勝利によって、奴隷制度を終焉させたという偉大な功績を残した16代目の大統領です。
1860年の選挙以前、彼は弁護士、イリノイ州の州議会議員、下院議員であり、上院選挙で二度の敗北の経験者でもあります。
最初から一貫して奴隷制度の拡大反対を公言し、その意見が支持されたことにより彼は共和党の候補として1860年に選出され、同年にアメリカの大統領となっています。
大統領として彼は奴隷制度廃止の火付け役となり、1863年には奴隷解放宣言を発行し、アメリカ合衆国憲法修正第13条を決議させています。
ロバート・E・リー将軍率いる南部連合が降伏したわずか6日後に暗殺されています。
現在でも、リンカーンはアメリカの歴史上最も偉大な大統領の一人とされています。
1.成功の影に備えあり
"木を切るのに私に6時間与えられるとするならば、私は最初の4時間を斧を研ぐことに使うだろう。"
成功するには備えが不可欠です。イリノイ州で無名の弁護士だった頃から、彼は成功への準備を進めていました。州議会議員になってからも、彼は成功に備えていました。上院議員選挙で2度敗れ去った時も彼は成功への準備を怠らなかったのです。あなたは成功の為にどんな準備をしていますか？ リンカーンは言っていました、「準備をしておけば、いつの日かチャンスは巡ってくる。」と。
2.もがけ
"待っていても手に入るものもあるかも知れない。しかしそれはもがき続けているものが残していったものだけだ。"
ブラブラと当てもなく歩くのではなく、もがくことが必要です。平凡な場所から抜け出すには、それなりの勢いがなくてはなりません。人生で最高のものは待っているものではなく探しにいったものが見つけ出すようになっているのです。もがいてますか？ 探しに出かけていますか？
3. 誰かが成し遂げていることはつまり実現可能だと言うことだ。
"偉大な成功を収める人が実在する、ということはそのような偉大な功績を残す、ということが可能である、という証拠である。"
もし、自分の進む分野で成功している人が一人でもいるならば、それは自分も成功出来るという証拠です。もしあなたと同じ状況の人が、お金持ちになれるのであれば、あなたもお金持ちになれるという証拠です。人が持つ最大の武器、それはマインドと意志。それをあなたもまた、持っているのです。言い訳を考える時間があったら、他の人が出来ることであれば自分も出来る、と思うことから始めてみることが大切です。もしかしたら、先人よりも迅速に、優れた功績を残せるかも知れないのです。自分の能力を過小評価しないで下さい。
4. 良い評判に見合う自分になれ
"評判というものは精巧な瀬戸物のようなものだ。壊れてしまうと、修復はとても困難だ。"
周りにこう思われたいという人物像を描き、それに追いつけるように努力し、良く見せるのではなく、実際に良くなることを目指して下さい。どんな宝石よりも良い評判というのは貴重です。名誉を持て余さないように尽力し、地上に存在した最も偉大な人と同じくらい正直で、同じくらい誠実で、謙虚で、自制心のある人に、自分でもなれることを忘れないで下さい。
5.価値のある年輪を刻め
"結局のところ、人生で何年生きたかではなく、自分の人生に与えられた年数をどう生きたかが重要である。"
皮肉なことに、リンカーンはそれほど年を取ることなく他界しました。しかし、彼に与えられた年数で生きた人生は、世界に多大な影響を与えました。あなたは価値のある年輪を刻んでいますか？ 世界を変えていますか？ リンカーンの言葉が理解出来るのであれば、あなたも世界を変えることが出来る可能性を秘めているのです。これは意味のないレトリックではなく、現実です。でもそれをあなた自身が理解し、信じることによって現実に変えていく努力をすることが大切です。
6.物事の良い方に着眼せよ
薔薇の茂みにトゲが沢山あることについて文句を言うことも出来るが、トゲの茂みに薔薇が咲くことを喜ぶことも出来る。
文句が言いたい対象を探してみて下さい。それは確実に見つけられるでしょう。何かを非難することはいつでも出来ます。ですが、その発想を裏返し、良いところを見るようにする努力も忘れないで下さい。花を見つけるつもりで探していれば、花はそこら中に咲いているはずです。時間を割いて、探してみて下さい。
7.日々、これ改善なり
若者を成長させるには、彼が思いつく全てにおいて彼自身を改善させることだ。
毎日なにか一つでも学んだり、一つでも成長できることがあれば、20年後どれほど自分が成長しているかを想像して見て下さい。20年間、この改善を続けていけば、ほとんどどの分野でも成功を収めることが出来るはずです。千里の道も一歩からという言葉通り、ゆっくりとコツコツやることが長期的な成功に繋がります。日々、改善するための精神力とビジョンを持って努力してみて下さい。夢はきっと実現するはずです。
1860年の選挙以前、彼は弁護士、イリノイ州の州議会議員、下院議員であり、上院選挙で二度の敗北の経験者でもあります。
最初から一貫して奴隷制度の拡大反対を公言し、その意見が支持されたことにより彼は共和党の候補として1860年に選出され、同年にアメリカの大統領となっています。
大統領として彼は奴隷制度廃止の火付け役となり、1863年には奴隷解放宣言を発行し、アメリカ合衆国憲法修正第13条を決議させています。
ロバート・E・リー将軍率いる南部連合が降伏したわずか6日後に暗殺されています。
現在でも、リンカーンはアメリカの歴史上最も偉大な大統領の一人とされています。
1.成功の影に備えあり
"木を切るのに私に6時間与えられるとするならば、私は最初の4時間を斧を研ぐことに使うだろう。"
成功するには備えが不可欠です。イリノイ州で無名の弁護士だった頃から、彼は成功への準備を進めていました。州議会議員になってからも、彼は成功に備えていました。上院議員選挙で2度敗れ去った時も彼は成功への準備を怠らなかったのです。あなたは成功の為にどんな準備をしていますか？ リンカーンは言っていました、「準備をしておけば、いつの日かチャンスは巡ってくる。」と。
2.もがけ
"待っていても手に入るものもあるかも知れない。しかしそれはもがき続けているものが残していったものだけだ。"
ブラブラと当てもなく歩くのではなく、もがくことが必要です。平凡な場所から抜け出すには、それなりの勢いがなくてはなりません。人生で最高のものは待っているものではなく探しにいったものが見つけ出すようになっているのです。もがいてますか？ 探しに出かけていますか？
3. 誰かが成し遂げていることはつまり実現可能だと言うことだ。
"偉大な成功を収める人が実在する、ということはそのような偉大な功績を残す、ということが可能である、という証拠である。"
もし、自分の進む分野で成功している人が一人でもいるならば、それは自分も成功出来るという証拠です。もしあなたと同じ状況の人が、お金持ちになれるのであれば、あなたもお金持ちになれるという証拠です。人が持つ最大の武器、それはマインドと意志。それをあなたもまた、持っているのです。言い訳を考える時間があったら、他の人が出来ることであれば自分も出来る、と思うことから始めてみることが大切です。もしかしたら、先人よりも迅速に、優れた功績を残せるかも知れないのです。自分の能力を過小評価しないで下さい。
4. 良い評判に見合う自分になれ
"評判というものは精巧な瀬戸物のようなものだ。壊れてしまうと、修復はとても困難だ。"
周りにこう思われたいという人物像を描き、それに追いつけるように努力し、良く見せるのではなく、実際に良くなることを目指して下さい。どんな宝石よりも良い評判というのは貴重です。名誉を持て余さないように尽力し、地上に存在した最も偉大な人と同じくらい正直で、同じくらい誠実で、謙虚で、自制心のある人に、自分でもなれることを忘れないで下さい。
5.価値のある年輪を刻め
"結局のところ、人生で何年生きたかではなく、自分の人生に与えられた年数をどう生きたかが重要である。"
皮肉なことに、リンカーンはそれほど年を取ることなく他界しました。しかし、彼に与えられた年数で生きた人生は、世界に多大な影響を与えました。あなたは価値のある年輪を刻んでいますか？ 世界を変えていますか？ リンカーンの言葉が理解出来るのであれば、あなたも世界を変えることが出来る可能性を秘めているのです。これは意味のないレトリックではなく、現実です。でもそれをあなた自身が理解し、信じることによって現実に変えていく努力をすることが大切です。
6.物事の良い方に着眼せよ
薔薇の茂みにトゲが沢山あることについて文句を言うことも出来るが、トゲの茂みに薔薇が咲くことを喜ぶことも出来る。
文句が言いたい対象を探してみて下さい。それは確実に見つけられるでしょう。何かを非難することはいつでも出来ます。ですが、その発想を裏返し、良いところを見るようにする努力も忘れないで下さい。花を見つけるつもりで探していれば、花はそこら中に咲いているはずです。時間を割いて、探してみて下さい。
7.日々、これ改善なり
若者を成長させるには、彼が思いつく全てにおいて彼自身を改善させることだ。
毎日なにか一つでも学んだり、一つでも成長できることがあれば、20年後どれほど自分が成長しているかを想像して見て下さい。20年間、この改善を続けていけば、ほとんどどの分野でも成功を収めることが出来るはずです。千里の道も一歩からという言葉通り、ゆっくりとコツコツやることが長期的な成功に繋がります。日々、改善するための精神力とビジョンを持って努力してみて下さい。夢はきっと実現するはずです。
2010年5月15日土曜日
Omishima BBQ Trip
Josh Aresty
Assistant Language Teacher
Matsuyama city, Ehime Prefecture,
On Friday, May 14th, I boarded a bus with Matsuyama Kita High School's homeroom seven third year students to travel to Omishima Island on the Shimanami Ocean road. The forecast indicated clear, beautiful weather, and it was my first time ever to visit Omishima Island, so I was excited. While waiting to board the bus, I had the chance to meet and speak briefly with some of the students I would be spending the day with, and I was touched by their warm, friendly, smiling faces. The bus trip was a short 1 and a half hour ride, and on the way we talked about Hojo Ice Cream, favorite foods, panda cookies (which I had never tried before), and other odds and ends.
Upon arrival, everyone carefully arranged their things, sat in perfect lines, and waited patiently for the teachers to give instructions. When students were given permission, they grabbed their things and headed off down to the beach to stake out good places to cook and eat. And what a beach it was! Looking out on the wide, peaceful sea, you could see countless islands stretching off to the horizon. I felt, at once, very small in a vast world and, at the same, time connected to everything I could see. I followed a few students along a raised stone breakwater at the edge of the ocean, and saw them picking up snails that had attached themselves to the stones. I overheard them talking about eating the snails, which got me thinking...
I had seen a couple of people carrying fishing rods. I had also seen a bag of vegetables or two. But one thing that I still hadn't seen so far, was meat. Since I hadn't been to many barbecues, I imagined that the plan was to barbecue whatever we could find or catch and eat it whole... Having seen some television shows recently where people cooked and ate squid whole, I felt a bit queasy. I wasn't sure if I could eat a whole fish. But, thankfully, I was very wrong. People had brought their own meat, and lots of it.
In order to cook that meat, we had to burn charcoal. Everyone picked up their charcoal, put it into their respective grills, and tried to light it. I say "tried," because it wasn't that easy. People used lighters, paper, fans, and even blowtorches in order to get the charcoal burning. Everyone eventually got their grill burning, but different groups ate at quite different times. When I was called back to eat with the teachers, I had already been kindly fed some nicely seasoned beef by one student, and a couple of pieces of agedofu by another student. Looking at the vast amount of food spread on the table, I knew I was going to have to stuff myself. I ate onions, peppers, eggplant, beef, pork, and two kinds of onigiri. I drank coffee and tea. I was very very full. Nonetheless, that did not stop me from having a marshmallow that one student toasted for me, and also being treated to one of the very legendary panda cookies that I had been told about on the bus.
Before returning home, I took one more walk around the beach. I had the good luck to run into a boy who loved english class, and we talked for some time. I also spoke for a while with a boy from the baseball team, a member of the mountain climbing club, and a large group of boys.
At last, we got on the bus to head home. It had been a beautiful day despite some cloudy weather, and I felt content. On the way back the bus I'd had a nice long talk with a couple of girls about Hagane no Renkinjutsu-Shi and other Anime that I love to watch. On the way home, we stopped to take a picture and a short break at the end of the Shimanami bridge. We also stopped one more time to buy ice cream, where I got into a long conversation and ended up making the whole bus wait for me - sorry! I am very grateful for having had this chance to go on the Matsuyama Kita High School 3rd year Ensoku this year. It will definitely be a memory that I will cherish forever.
Assistant Language Teacher
Matsuyama city, Ehime Prefecture,
On Friday, May 14th, I boarded a bus with Matsuyama Kita High School's homeroom seven third year students to travel to Omishima Island on the Shimanami Ocean road. The forecast indicated clear, beautiful weather, and it was my first time ever to visit Omishima Island, so I was excited. While waiting to board the bus, I had the chance to meet and speak briefly with some of the students I would be spending the day with, and I was touched by their warm, friendly, smiling faces. The bus trip was a short 1 and a half hour ride, and on the way we talked about Hojo Ice Cream, favorite foods, panda cookies (which I had never tried before), and other odds and ends.
Upon arrival, everyone carefully arranged their things, sat in perfect lines, and waited patiently for the teachers to give instructions. When students were given permission, they grabbed their things and headed off down to the beach to stake out good places to cook and eat. And what a beach it was! Looking out on the wide, peaceful sea, you could see countless islands stretching off to the horizon. I felt, at once, very small in a vast world and, at the same, time connected to everything I could see. I followed a few students along a raised stone breakwater at the edge of the ocean, and saw them picking up snails that had attached themselves to the stones. I overheard them talking about eating the snails, which got me thinking...
I had seen a couple of people carrying fishing rods. I had also seen a bag of vegetables or two. But one thing that I still hadn't seen so far, was meat. Since I hadn't been to many barbecues, I imagined that the plan was to barbecue whatever we could find or catch and eat it whole... Having seen some television shows recently where people cooked and ate squid whole, I felt a bit queasy. I wasn't sure if I could eat a whole fish. But, thankfully, I was very wrong. People had brought their own meat, and lots of it.
In order to cook that meat, we had to burn charcoal. Everyone picked up their charcoal, put it into their respective grills, and tried to light it. I say "tried," because it wasn't that easy. People used lighters, paper, fans, and even blowtorches in order to get the charcoal burning. Everyone eventually got their grill burning, but different groups ate at quite different times. When I was called back to eat with the teachers, I had already been kindly fed some nicely seasoned beef by one student, and a couple of pieces of agedofu by another student. Looking at the vast amount of food spread on the table, I knew I was going to have to stuff myself. I ate onions, peppers, eggplant, beef, pork, and two kinds of onigiri. I drank coffee and tea. I was very very full. Nonetheless, that did not stop me from having a marshmallow that one student toasted for me, and also being treated to one of the very legendary panda cookies that I had been told about on the bus.
Before returning home, I took one more walk around the beach. I had the good luck to run into a boy who loved english class, and we talked for some time. I also spoke for a while with a boy from the baseball team, a member of the mountain climbing club, and a large group of boys.
At last, we got on the bus to head home. It had been a beautiful day despite some cloudy weather, and I felt content. On the way back the bus I'd had a nice long talk with a couple of girls about Hagane no Renkinjutsu-Shi and other Anime that I love to watch. On the way home, we stopped to take a picture and a short break at the end of the Shimanami bridge. We also stopped one more time to buy ice cream, where I got into a long conversation and ended up making the whole bus wait for me - sorry! I am very grateful for having had this chance to go on the Matsuyama Kita High School 3rd year Ensoku this year. It will definitely be a memory that I will cherish forever.
2010年5月9日日曜日
佐藤井上？？！(◎_◎;)
What do you think of when you hear "Inoue Sato"? You may well think of two Japanese persons; Mr. Inoue and Mr. Sato. It is, in fact, the name of a Japanese woman in the Lost Symbol, Dan Brown's latest work.
"Director Inoue Sato is a legend in the intelligence community."
So it can be either "井上さと" or" さと井上", for example. In the novel she is often called Sato. It is often the case with Americans to come to be on a first-name basis even with their boss; however, in some page, she is described as "Director Sato" and in another, "Sato and Anderson said nothing." Judging from these descriptions, Sato is, out of question, a surname and Inoue is a first name, which is bizarre to the Japanese. Imagine a Japanese woman with the name of 佐藤井上. On top of that, I am appalled by the fact this mistake was not proofread by any one of his staff. I'm more than a little disappointed in it while I am much delighted to know a Japanese woman appears in this book and Inoue Sato plays a vital role in settling the terrifying case.
By the way, have you read the passage in Lesson 3 yet？
"Director Inoue Sato is a legend in the intelligence community."
So it can be either "井上さと" or" さと井上", for example. In the novel she is often called Sato. It is often the case with Americans to come to be on a first-name basis even with their boss; however, in some page, she is described as "Director Sato" and in another, "Sato and Anderson said nothing." Judging from these descriptions, Sato is, out of question, a surname and Inoue is a first name, which is bizarre to the Japanese. Imagine a Japanese woman with the name of 佐藤井上. On top of that, I am appalled by the fact this mistake was not proofread by any one of his staff. I'm more than a little disappointed in it while I am much delighted to know a Japanese woman appears in this book and Inoue Sato plays a vital role in settling the terrifying case.
By the way, have you read the passage in Lesson 3 yet？
2010年5月5日水曜日
Bollywood
Bollywood dreams come to life
Susumu Arai / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent
MUMBAI--More and more people have been taking tours of Mumbai's film industry, known worldwide as Bollywood.
India produces more films--nearly 1,000 a year in more than 20 languages--than any other country, including the United States. Its works have also been breaking box-office records, further insuring the country's place in the international film market.
The Hindi film industry is dominated by Mumbai.
On a recent visit to the northern part of that city, I went to Film City Mumbai. My visit to the area was arranged by Vikram Productions Pvt. Ltd., a film production company and Bollywood tour organizer.
The studio complex stands on a two-square-kilometer lot located in a national park and is covered in hills and foliage.
Driving over a hill on the lot, I came in view of filming locations and sets: a castle, a luxurious mansion, a Hindi temple...
Further down the hill, I could see a row of studios that resembled huge warehouses as massive heavy machinery was building more studios nearby.
Film City Mumbai was set up in 1977 by the government of Maharashtra State, where the studio complex is located. It has been used for its location sites and state-of-the-art studios, all for reasonable prices, further serving to increase Mumbai's renown as a center of the film industry.
Film studios, offices and residences belonging to popular actors can be found south of the facility.
At the foot of a bridge, I saw a crew of about 50 shooting a scene in which the lead character narrowly escapes being pummeled by his enemy.
"My film is a traditional one, filled with singing, dancing and action," said director Amit Chauhan, 30. "Movie theaters are packed, so we've got to get the movie out as soon as possible."
Participants in the six-to-seven-hour tour visit, among other places, locations for 2009's "Slumdog Millionaire," which took home the Academy Award for Best Picture and seven other Oscars. The tour also visits a recording studio and the residences of popular movie stars.
Shah Rukh Khan, 44, one of Bollywood's most popular actors, lives in a luxurious residential area near the coast.
His house, designated a historical building, is not visible from outside as it is enclosed within a nearly four-meter-high fence. Behind the area is a modern low-rise office and studio building.
According to a security guard, the actor was not home that day. Apparently, when he is in Mumbai, dozens of his fans wait at the entrance of his abode in the hope of getting a glimpse of him.
Participants in Bollywood tours are mainly from the West and include many non-Indians.
When the production company began hosting tours 2-1/2 years ago, it attracted only about 10 people a month. The number has since increased to about 40.
Following on that success, another company began providing a similar tour.
While the number of Japanese film enthusiasts participating in the tours is still quite low, Noriaki Koga, 33, manager of the Delhi branch of major travel company H.I.S. Co., said: "The Japanese are getting more and more interested in India. Bollywood tours exclusively for Japanese travelers may be a worthwhile investment in the future."
At the heart of the tours' popularity is Bollywood's international success.
According to several Indian newspapers, "3 Idiots," starring popular actor Aamir Khan, earned box-office sales of 3.15 billion rupees (approximately 6.3 billion yen) in the first 18 days since its release late last year, setting a new record for Indian films.
"My Name Is Khan," starring Shah Rukh Khan, has earned more than 1 billion rupees (2 billion yen) overseas since its release in February. It is likely to set a new foreign box-office record for Bollywood.
Bollywood's success is backed by India's strong economy. The country's gross domestic product is expected to see 7.2 percent growth in fiscal 2009.
In large cities such as Mumbai and Delhi, more and more movie theaters are being built. In addition, there has been growth in the middle-class, which can afford to buy movie tickets, which cost 50 to 200 rupees (100 yen to 400 yen).
The success of "Slumdog Millionaire" also helped attract the attention of the U.S. cinema industry to its Indian counterpart and accelerated its involvement in Bollywood.
According to industry insiders, U.S. filmmakers have been producing more films with their Indian counterparts and obtaining the rights to distribute them overseas.
Indian film critic Anupama Chopra says there is a new type of Indian film emerging, such as "My Name Is Khan," which diverges from the traditional Bollywood production style with its extravagant singing and dancing numbers.
(Apr. 11, 2010)extracted from Daily Yomiuri
Susumu Arai / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent
MUMBAI--More and more people have been taking tours of Mumbai's film industry, known worldwide as Bollywood.
India produces more films--nearly 1,000 a year in more than 20 languages--than any other country, including the United States. Its works have also been breaking box-office records, further insuring the country's place in the international film market.
The Hindi film industry is dominated by Mumbai.
On a recent visit to the northern part of that city, I went to Film City Mumbai. My visit to the area was arranged by Vikram Productions Pvt. Ltd., a film production company and Bollywood tour organizer.
The studio complex stands on a two-square-kilometer lot located in a national park and is covered in hills and foliage.
Driving over a hill on the lot, I came in view of filming locations and sets: a castle, a luxurious mansion, a Hindi temple...
Further down the hill, I could see a row of studios that resembled huge warehouses as massive heavy machinery was building more studios nearby.
Film City Mumbai was set up in 1977 by the government of Maharashtra State, where the studio complex is located. It has been used for its location sites and state-of-the-art studios, all for reasonable prices, further serving to increase Mumbai's renown as a center of the film industry.
Film studios, offices and residences belonging to popular actors can be found south of the facility.
At the foot of a bridge, I saw a crew of about 50 shooting a scene in which the lead character narrowly escapes being pummeled by his enemy.
"My film is a traditional one, filled with singing, dancing and action," said director Amit Chauhan, 30. "Movie theaters are packed, so we've got to get the movie out as soon as possible."
Participants in the six-to-seven-hour tour visit, among other places, locations for 2009's "Slumdog Millionaire," which took home the Academy Award for Best Picture and seven other Oscars. The tour also visits a recording studio and the residences of popular movie stars.
Shah Rukh Khan, 44, one of Bollywood's most popular actors, lives in a luxurious residential area near the coast.
His house, designated a historical building, is not visible from outside as it is enclosed within a nearly four-meter-high fence. Behind the area is a modern low-rise office and studio building.
According to a security guard, the actor was not home that day. Apparently, when he is in Mumbai, dozens of his fans wait at the entrance of his abode in the hope of getting a glimpse of him.
Participants in Bollywood tours are mainly from the West and include many non-Indians.
When the production company began hosting tours 2-1/2 years ago, it attracted only about 10 people a month. The number has since increased to about 40.
Following on that success, another company began providing a similar tour.
While the number of Japanese film enthusiasts participating in the tours is still quite low, Noriaki Koga, 33, manager of the Delhi branch of major travel company H.I.S. Co., said: "The Japanese are getting more and more interested in India. Bollywood tours exclusively for Japanese travelers may be a worthwhile investment in the future."
At the heart of the tours' popularity is Bollywood's international success.
According to several Indian newspapers, "3 Idiots," starring popular actor Aamir Khan, earned box-office sales of 3.15 billion rupees (approximately 6.3 billion yen) in the first 18 days since its release late last year, setting a new record for Indian films.
"My Name Is Khan," starring Shah Rukh Khan, has earned more than 1 billion rupees (2 billion yen) overseas since its release in February. It is likely to set a new foreign box-office record for Bollywood.
Bollywood's success is backed by India's strong economy. The country's gross domestic product is expected to see 7.2 percent growth in fiscal 2009.
In large cities such as Mumbai and Delhi, more and more movie theaters are being built. In addition, there has been growth in the middle-class, which can afford to buy movie tickets, which cost 50 to 200 rupees (100 yen to 400 yen).
The success of "Slumdog Millionaire" also helped attract the attention of the U.S. cinema industry to its Indian counterpart and accelerated its involvement in Bollywood.
According to industry insiders, U.S. filmmakers have been producing more films with their Indian counterparts and obtaining the rights to distribute them overseas.
Indian film critic Anupama Chopra says there is a new type of Indian film emerging, such as "My Name Is Khan," which diverges from the traditional Bollywood production style with its extravagant singing and dancing numbers.
(Apr. 11, 2010)extracted from Daily Yomiuri
Live longer
The Blue Zones
Sardinia, Italy: a mountain village where researchers encountered a 102-year-old man who hikes at least 6 miles a day.
Okinawa, Japan: home to some of the world’s longest-lived people.
Loma Linda, California: where a group of Seventh Day Adventists commonly live to 100 years old and enjoy more healthy years of life than the rest of the United States.
Icaria, Greece: a tiny island with 20 percent lower rates of cancer, 50 percent lower rates of heart disease, and almost no dementia.
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: where residents enjoy lower levels of obesity and longer lives than the rest of Costa Rica.
Dan Buettner, explorer and writer for National Geographic, has worked with longevity researchers to identify the habits that allow Blue Zone inhabitants to reach the age of 100 at ten times greater rates than most of the United States, while suffering a mere fraction the rate of heart disease and cancer as the rest of the world.
The key to living longer, fuller lives, says Buettner, is to create an environment of health. Science has determined that less than 25% of a person’s lifespan is determined by genes. The rest can be influenced by lifestyle factors.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Buettner and his team of researchers have identified nine lifestyle factors common among Blue Zone inhabitants, all of which are associated with an extra 3-6 years of quality life. The secret to vitality and longevity is incorporating these habits into your daily life. Adopting all nine of these habits — known as the Power9 — is not necessary to experience the benefits of increased health and longevity; according to Buettner, practicing just six of the Power9 will deliver 90% of the benefits. His book, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, provides practical guidelines for setting up your home, your social life, and your work place to help add more
quality years to your life.
Surprisingly, only one of the Power9 deals with exercise, and a full third involve social factors. In fact, says Buettner, the single most important thing you can do is extend your life is to build your own “Right Tribe.” The world’s longest-lived people were either born into or choose to associate with the right people — those who provide emotional support and the motivation to engage in healthy activities. Research shows that if you surround yourself with people who are active and eat healthy foods, you are more likely to adopt these habits yourself.
The Power9
1. Move naturally
Find ways to move mindlessly and adopt a lifestyle that makes moving unavoidable. In many Blue Zones, walking is the main mode of transportation. People also engage in some sort of moderate daily activity such as gardening, walking, or playing with their children. Buettner believes that many Americans exercise too hard; our bodies were not made to withstand years of heavy pounding and high-intensity physical activity. Regular, low-intensity activity — doing something light every day — may be more beneficial. Focus on activities you enjoy — even something as seemingly simple as a daily walk can provide health benefits.
2. Know your purpose in life
Having a meaningful reason to get out of bed in the morning can help reduce stress and ward off disease. Studies show that people who retire early often see a decline in their health and even experience higher mortality rates than those who continue to work. If you enjoy your
job, keep working as long as possible. Volunteer work and community service can also help provide a sense of purpose.
3. Downshift
People in Blue Zones typically have less stress in their lives. Look for ways to simplify your life: slow down, get plenty of rest, and take vacations. Try to punctuate your day with periods of calm, whether that means meditating, taking a relaxing bath, or carving out some time for yourself to engage in a hobby.
4. Follow the 80% Rule
As Americans, we’re used to eating until we’re full, but allowing yourself to feel hunger can actually be beneficial. A study involving mice revealed that the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin may help fight stress and depression. People in Blue Zones typically stop eating when they are 80% full. Buettner’s book and the Blue Zone web site provide advice on adopting healthier eating habits.
5. Eat a plant-based diet
People in Blue Zones don’t diet; they eat wisely. Blue Zone diets consist of large amounts of locally grown vegetables and less protein than the average American diet. Limit processed foods, meats, fats, and sweets as much as possible. Also drink plenty of fresh water and herbal teas. In Icaria, residents drink high levels of herbal teas that act as diuretics, lower blood pressure, and prevent heart disease.
6. Drink red wine
Red wine is high in powerful antioxidants that can help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol. In Sardinia, researchers found a red wine with the world’s highest-known levels of antioxidants. Drink red wine consistently and in moderation — a glass or two a day is recommended.
7. Belong to a healthy social network
Having a strong and supportive social system is key to reducing stress and living a healthy life. There is a biological link between social connection and how well our bodies function. Fifteen years ago, the average American had three good friends; that number is now down to two. Our increasingly wired society and busy lifestyles have made us more isolated, which can shave years off our lives. Make an effort to spend time with friends and nurture a face-to-face network instead of just connecting with people online. Proactively build friendships with people who practice healthy habits. Participating in social exercise groups or volunteering are great ways to meet healthy, like-minded individuals.
8. Have a belief system
Having some sort of faith system or spiritual practice has been shown to have health benefits. Participating in a belief system doesn’t have to mean organized religion: Okinawans believe in ancestral worship; yoga and meditation are also forms of non-religious spiritual practices. “People who feel their life is part of a larger plan and are guided by their spiritual values have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, a lower risk of heart attack and cancer, and heal faster and live longer,” says Harold G. Koenig, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University Medical Center.
9. Put your family first
People in Blue Zones make family a priority and nurture supportive relationships with their loved ones. Studies have shown that the average working American parent spends just 19 minutes a day engaged in childcare. As you work on simplifying your routine, look for new, beneficial activities you can do with your children and extended family members. Complete a craft project together, get the family together for a bike ride, or involve the children in making dinner and choosing healthy foods for the family.
Sardinia, Italy: a mountain village where researchers encountered a 102-year-old man who hikes at least 6 miles a day.
Okinawa, Japan: home to some of the world’s longest-lived people.
Loma Linda, California: where a group of Seventh Day Adventists commonly live to 100 years old and enjoy more healthy years of life than the rest of the United States.
Icaria, Greece: a tiny island with 20 percent lower rates of cancer, 50 percent lower rates of heart disease, and almost no dementia.
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: where residents enjoy lower levels of obesity and longer lives than the rest of Costa Rica.
Dan Buettner, explorer and writer for National Geographic, has worked with longevity researchers to identify the habits that allow Blue Zone inhabitants to reach the age of 100 at ten times greater rates than most of the United States, while suffering a mere fraction the rate of heart disease and cancer as the rest of the world.
The key to living longer, fuller lives, says Buettner, is to create an environment of health. Science has determined that less than 25% of a person’s lifespan is determined by genes. The rest can be influenced by lifestyle factors.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Buettner and his team of researchers have identified nine lifestyle factors common among Blue Zone inhabitants, all of which are associated with an extra 3-6 years of quality life. The secret to vitality and longevity is incorporating these habits into your daily life. Adopting all nine of these habits — known as the Power9 — is not necessary to experience the benefits of increased health and longevity; according to Buettner, practicing just six of the Power9 will deliver 90% of the benefits. His book, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, provides practical guidelines for setting up your home, your social life, and your work place to help add more
quality years to your life.
Surprisingly, only one of the Power9 deals with exercise, and a full third involve social factors. In fact, says Buettner, the single most important thing you can do is extend your life is to build your own “Right Tribe.” The world’s longest-lived people were either born into or choose to associate with the right people — those who provide emotional support and the motivation to engage in healthy activities. Research shows that if you surround yourself with people who are active and eat healthy foods, you are more likely to adopt these habits yourself.
The Power9
1. Move naturally
Find ways to move mindlessly and adopt a lifestyle that makes moving unavoidable. In many Blue Zones, walking is the main mode of transportation. People also engage in some sort of moderate daily activity such as gardening, walking, or playing with their children. Buettner believes that many Americans exercise too hard; our bodies were not made to withstand years of heavy pounding and high-intensity physical activity. Regular, low-intensity activity — doing something light every day — may be more beneficial. Focus on activities you enjoy — even something as seemingly simple as a daily walk can provide health benefits.
2. Know your purpose in life
Having a meaningful reason to get out of bed in the morning can help reduce stress and ward off disease. Studies show that people who retire early often see a decline in their health and even experience higher mortality rates than those who continue to work. If you enjoy your
job, keep working as long as possible. Volunteer work and community service can also help provide a sense of purpose.
3. Downshift
People in Blue Zones typically have less stress in their lives. Look for ways to simplify your life: slow down, get plenty of rest, and take vacations. Try to punctuate your day with periods of calm, whether that means meditating, taking a relaxing bath, or carving out some time for yourself to engage in a hobby.
4. Follow the 80% Rule
As Americans, we’re used to eating until we’re full, but allowing yourself to feel hunger can actually be beneficial. A study involving mice revealed that the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin may help fight stress and depression. People in Blue Zones typically stop eating when they are 80% full. Buettner’s book and the Blue Zone web site provide advice on adopting healthier eating habits.
5. Eat a plant-based diet
People in Blue Zones don’t diet; they eat wisely. Blue Zone diets consist of large amounts of locally grown vegetables and less protein than the average American diet. Limit processed foods, meats, fats, and sweets as much as possible. Also drink plenty of fresh water and herbal teas. In Icaria, residents drink high levels of herbal teas that act as diuretics, lower blood pressure, and prevent heart disease.
6. Drink red wine
Red wine is high in powerful antioxidants that can help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol. In Sardinia, researchers found a red wine with the world’s highest-known levels of antioxidants. Drink red wine consistently and in moderation — a glass or two a day is recommended.
7. Belong to a healthy social network
Having a strong and supportive social system is key to reducing stress and living a healthy life. There is a biological link between social connection and how well our bodies function. Fifteen years ago, the average American had three good friends; that number is now down to two. Our increasingly wired society and busy lifestyles have made us more isolated, which can shave years off our lives. Make an effort to spend time with friends and nurture a face-to-face network instead of just connecting with people online. Proactively build friendships with people who practice healthy habits. Participating in social exercise groups or volunteering are great ways to meet healthy, like-minded individuals.
8. Have a belief system
Having some sort of faith system or spiritual practice has been shown to have health benefits. Participating in a belief system doesn’t have to mean organized religion: Okinawans believe in ancestral worship; yoga and meditation are also forms of non-religious spiritual practices. “People who feel their life is part of a larger plan and are guided by their spiritual values have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, a lower risk of heart attack and cancer, and heal faster and live longer,” says Harold G. Koenig, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University Medical Center.
9. Put your family first
People in Blue Zones make family a priority and nurture supportive relationships with their loved ones. Studies have shown that the average working American parent spends just 19 minutes a day engaged in childcare. As you work on simplifying your routine, look for new, beneficial activities you can do with your children and extended family members. Complete a craft project together, get the family together for a bike ride, or involve the children in making dinner and choosing healthy foods for the family.
Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel
Industrialist
Born: 21 October 1833
Died: 10 December 1896 (cerebral hemorrhage)
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Best known as: Inventor of dynamite
Swedish chemist Alfred Bernhard Nobel invented dynamite in 1866 and it made him rich. Nobel was as interested in drama and poetry as he was in chemistry and physics, but it was in the sciences that he made his fame, and by the time of his death he held more than 350 patents and controlled factories and labs in 20 countries. The story goes that when Nobel's brother died, a newspaper mistakenly published an obituary of Nobel that emphasized the fact that he had invented things that blew up and killed people. Nobel, not wanting to be remembered in that way, pledged his wealth toward the betterment of humanity. In his will he directed the establishment of a foundation to award annual prizes for achievement in chemistry, physics, literature and efforts toward international peace. The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world and includes a cash prize of nearly one million dollars. In 1968 the prize field was broadened to include an award in economic science.
Industrialist
Born: 21 October 1833
Died: 10 December 1896 (cerebral hemorrhage)
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Best known as: Inventor of dynamite
Swedish chemist Alfred Bernhard Nobel invented dynamite in 1866 and it made him rich. Nobel was as interested in drama and poetry as he was in chemistry and physics, but it was in the sciences that he made his fame, and by the time of his death he held more than 350 patents and controlled factories and labs in 20 countries. The story goes that when Nobel's brother died, a newspaper mistakenly published an obituary of Nobel that emphasized the fact that he had invented things that blew up and killed people. Nobel, not wanting to be remembered in that way, pledged his wealth toward the betterment of humanity. In his will he directed the establishment of a foundation to award annual prizes for achievement in chemistry, physics, literature and efforts toward international peace. The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world and includes a cash prize of nearly one million dollars. In 1968 the prize field was broadened to include an award in economic science.
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