Well it has been recorded and scientists are saying that its not a good sound, in fact scientists say its awful.  Since the 70’s scientists have been learning about this earth emitting sound. They say that this sound can be heard by any life forms or aliens out there, so if you are listening out there, just know WE COME IN PEACE…

Here is an interesting excerpt from the article, which was published on Yahoo! News:

Earth emits an ear-piercing series of chirps and whistles that could be heard by any aliens who might be listening, astronomers have discovered.

Read full Article published on Yahoo! News.

We all know that trying to find a job is one of the hardest things to do.  You have to apply for a job, land an interview, interview with the company, most likely interview again with the company, and maybe even more interviewing before you finally get the well deserved offer letter.  Interviewing is really a negotiation.  You have to convince the interviewer why you are valuable and why they should select you, but at the same time the company needs to show you why you need them. 

If you are the person being interviewed, there are some crucial steps you need to take before getting to the interview.  First, research the company!  We all have done it - applying to everything we see on the Internet even if we have no clue what the company does.  You may want to know what you are getting yourself into.  Next, stay away from all the corporate taboos - politics, religion, and personal lives.  There are many other things you can talk about so be ready with a few pre-planned conversation pieces.  Below is a list of more items NOT to talk about during an interview.  This list was compiled by CareerBuilder.com and could be seen in more detail here.

1. I hated my last boss.
2. I don’t know anything about the company.
3. No, I don’t have any questions for you.
4. I’m going to need to take these days off.
5. How long until I get a promotion?
6. Are you an active member in your church?
7. As Lady Macbeth so eloquently put it…
8. And another thing I hate…

With all of the things going on in your life, it’s often hard to keep track of your priorities and it’s even harder to make sure you tackle them in the right order.  Time Management is a skill that allows an individual to make sure that he/she is getting everything done, while also allowing time to for pleasure, family, and entertainment, which all are necessary for continued success.

Many time management coaches turn to the pickle jar theory when trying to help individuals learn time management skills (for the sake of this blog, we will call it the Mango-Pickle Jar Theory )  We all know that Desis are in desperate need of time management skills…but how do we know that?  Well, lets just say the phrase “Indian Standard Time” says it all…

So what is the Mango-Pickle Jar Theory say?  Well, in a nutshell, it argues that individuals should focus on the pickles within the jar and eat those first, meaning people should focus on the bigger priorities in life and then focus on the succulent juices (which is usually the more pleasurable part).  By focusing on the big pieces first, individuals can theoretically free up more time to actually enjoy the juices that we all love.

For example, if your day is anything like mine, you probably spend a lot of time in the morning checking emails, then getting a cup of coffee, then looking up the next party in Houston, then doing a lot of nothing before you actually start your work.  Well, the Mango Pickle Jar theory says get in, and get to work!  Then, you’ll be able to leave early and actually enjoy some of the other things in life.

We’ll let you read this article on the Mango-Pickle Jar Theory in your own time, but hopefully it will help you in managing your time to better balance your life.  Good luck! 

We’ve all benefitted at least once in our lifetime from the “Desi connection”. This special connection to one another within our communities is something we often joke about, but for many, this connection has truly made life easier in the hardest of times.

But what is the desi connection? Hopefully, this letter from one of our readers will help you understand…

Dear SABAsearch Blog and Readers,

Today, I truly experienced how lucky I am to be South Asian.

I am currently in Rhode Island on a vacation, where my father just suffered from a severe heart attack. He was saved by the paramedics, but he is still in critical condition here at the hospital. It looks like we will be stuck here in Rhode Island for a while until we can figure out our options to bring him home…

But I’m not worried.   Although we do not know anybody here in Rhode Island, I feel as though we are already surrounded by family.  Immediately after news got out that we were in this difficult situation, my phone started rining like crazy.

Within 30 minutes of getting to the hospital, I had already experienced the value of the Desi Connection.  Raj from the local indian restaurant here in downtown Rhode Island somehow got my number and has already offered to bring us food every night to the hospital.  Dilip Patel from the Hawthorne Suites has also already called to offer his hotel for our entire family at no cost.  Even my Dad’s heart surgeon, a desi, has offered to keep my Dad in the hospital longer if there is room so that we can figure out our plan first.

I had never been so overwhelmed with support from people I didn’t even know.  But I guess that’s what it means to be a Desi.  Today is the day I realized how special it is to be South Asian.   No matter how far away from home you are, and no matter what situation you are in, you will always have the family through the Desi Connection…

Sincerely,
P. Patel