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Ireland: The Celtic Nation

  Hello Everyone !!! The Republic of Ireland occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland, the second largest island of the British Isles. Irish is the common term of reference for the country's citizens, its national culture, and its national language. It is also known as "Celtic country". National IDs : PPS No., Army serial number  Police EDC Equipment : Baton, OC spray, Taser, cuffs, flashlight, Multi-tool, pocket knife, notepad, pen. Irish Martial Arts : Dornálaíocht boxing,  Coraíocht wrestling, Speachóireacht (kicking), and Bataireacht (stick-fighting). Pen Brands : Waterford company (1783), Cross Pens company (1972) Celts : ( Deadliest Warrior TV) Origin - NW Europe Year - 400 BC Height - 6'0 Symbol - Wood pattern Close-range weapons - Dagger, swords, axe, Burda club Shillelagh Club : Length - 12"-108" Made of woods of Oak, Ash, Crab tree, Hazel, Blackthorn Knob-end filled with lead and used for self-defense and as a walking ...

FIREARMS LAWS IN INDIA

  Hello Everyone !!! Laws : Arms Act, 1959 Indian Arms Rules, 1962 The 2 Types of Firearms : Prohibited Bore (PB) - 9mm, 0.38, 0.455, 0.303, semi-auto, full-auto, 7.62 Non-prohibited Bore (NPB) - 0.35, 0.32, 0.22, 0.380, 0.455, 6mm, 6.8, 0.410, 0.30, 0.315, 0.256, 0.360, 0.577, 0.310. The Firearm License : It features a unique ID Number (UIN), license no. and registration no. Thanks for Reading !!!

HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING MANUAL (By A.E. Marriott) [1918]

  Hello Everyone !!! The Chief Points of Attack : Eyes, groin, neck, 9th rib. Hand Strikes : Body punch, palm heel strike, elbow strike. Thanks for Reading !!!

NCC (NATIONAL CADET CORPS)

  Hello Everyone !! NCC is the youth wing of the Indian army. It is a tri-service organization of Army, Navy and Airforce. It was established in 16th July 1948, with the Headquarters in New Delhi. Its motto - "Unity & Discipline" The 4 Principles : Obey with a smile Be punctual Work hard and without fuss Make no excuses and tell no lie Aims : To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst youth of the country. To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of nation. To provide a suitable environment to motivate youth to take up a career in armed forces. The Laws of Aiming : Focus the target so that a clear picture is formed on the retina of the eye & get true-center of the target. Then with the eye, focus to foresight. Hold the rifle properly and keep it upright. Close the le...

Varuna Dev The Lord of Oceans

  Hello Everyone !!! Varuna is a Vedic deity associated initially with the sky, later also with the seas as well as Ṛta (justice) and Satya (truth). He is found mentioned in the Vedas and also mentioned in the Tamil grammar work Tolkāppiyam , as Kadalon the god of sea and rain. He is said to be the son of Kashyapa rishi. In the Hindu Puranas , Varuna is the god of oceans. He is the guardian deity of the western direction. In some texts, he is the father of the Vedic sage Vasishtha. Abode - Jala loka, Ocean Planets associated - Uranus, Neptune Weapon - Noose Vehicle - Makara (crocodile) Parents - Kashyapa rishi and Aditi Consort - Varuni devi Children - Sushena vanara, Shrutayudh, Pushkara Direction associated - West # Mentioned in the Scriptures : Rig Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita 21.40 (Yajur Ved), Atharva Ved, Brihadaryanka Upanishad. "Vishnu is Varuna, Varuna is Vishnu"  [Yajur Veda 8.59] Conversation of Sri Ram and Varuna dev [Ramayna 2.22.28; 2.22.44-45] Ravana battle in Va...

The Subconscious Mind Facts

  Hello Everyone !!! In psychology, the Subconscious is the part of the mind that is not currently of focal awareness.  Whether we like it or not, our ability to control thoughts, synchronize movements, or experience emotions depends on the depth of information processing. The idea of deeper levels of information processing was developed and extensively studied by famous Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud ( 1856 – 1939 ) who introduced the 3 level mind model of Conscious, Subconscious and Unconscious mind. Some Facts about the Subconscious Mind : If the conscious mind (CM) goes on thinking positive/ negative thoughts, the Subconscious Mind (SCM) will accumulate the same. Thoughts are like seeds. The moment we entertain strong thought, the Universe starts its work. With patience, perform activities/ actions aligned to that thought for manifestation. SCM proves up our beliefs. Whatever we believe in, the SCM creates conditions to prove that belief. The positive auto-suggestio...

Japan [Part-3]

 Hello Everyone !!! Police EDC Carry : Baton, AW-radio, cuffs, rope, flashlight, notepad, Pens. National ID : My No., military ID no. Combative - 13 types. World War-II : # Blades used :-- Gunto sword, Bayonets (type-30, type-4, type-2, pole). # Unarmed combat :--   Judo, Jukendo, Karate. Police Facts : Pictures of most-wanted criminals with a toll-free number printed on cigarette lighters, package of tissues & posters in subway stations, post offices & police stations. For keeping firearms, a citizen needs to keep a Booklet to keep a track of ammunition. The person selling them has to fill in a booklet about how much bullets bought, sign and stamp it. In Kobans, police keep local maps, list of local hotels & restaurants, take reports of crimes. Japanese Army : A soldier's backpacks during WW-I & II included Pickax, wire-cutter, small sickle, canteen, rice cooker, hygiene kit (soap, toothbrush, razor, cleaning brush, scissors), sewing kit. During WW-II,...

LIFE IN THE 19th CENTURY (1801-1900)

Hello Everyone !! Police Equipment Carry : Baton, pocket knife, pocket watch, notebook, pencil, Fountain Pen. Pen brands introduced - 16 British Soldier Rucksack Contents : (1815) Wooden bowl, ration, (Knife, fork, spoon), sundial compass, pocket watch, wash & shaving kit, sewing kit, fire-kit, card & board games, pen-knife, notebook, Pencil. Everyday Carry in Victorian Era : (1837-1901) Stick, revolver, pocket watch, knife, keys, lighter, notebook, pencil, fountain pen. Texas Rangers Equipment : (1835) Revolver, AW-radio, camera, voice-recorder, cellphone, flashlight, fob watch, cuffs, pocket knife, notepad, pens. Shanghai Municipal Police : (China) [1854-1943] Baton, pistol, cuffs, cuff-key, phone-box key, whistle, notebook, Pencil. EDC of US Civil War Soldier : (1861-65) Bowie knife, canteen cup, KFS, med-kit, hygiene-kit (toothbrush, soaps, razor), docs (HQ pass, ration card, money, Bible), comb, Wrench+SD, sewing-kit, Pencil. Cowboy Era : (1866-86) Tobacco tin, fix...

Life in 1990s

 Hello Everyone !!! Police Equipment Carry : Baton, OC spray, AW-radio, cuffs, flashlight, keys, pocket knife, notebook, pens. Pen Brands introduced - 06 Satellites launched in India - 15 Victrinox SOS Survival Kit : (1990) SAK, sharpening stone, compass, band-aids, sewing needle & threads, matches, safety pins, strings, notepad, Pencil. Mayday Survival Kit Pouch : (by Penrith M.C.) [1990] Water pouch, signal mirror, button compass, whistle, heliograph, mag. glass, matches, cotton balls, flint & steel, candle, cords, duct tape, (alcohol wipes, plasters, dressings, antiseptic cream), KMnO4 tube, water purification tablets, sunscreen tube, electrolyte powder, lip balm, safety pins, sewing needles & thread, snare wire, (fishing line, hooks, wt), Razor blade, wire saw, Pencil. Combat Survival Kit : (by Survival Aids Ltd. UK) [1997] Water rubber container, duct tape, Paracord, reel thread, snare wire, fish-hooks, sewing needles, safety pins, lip balm, KMnO4 tube, water...

Management and Law

  Hello Everyone !!! The Qualities of a Successful Bussinessman : ( Business Organization book, Pg # 6 ) Time sense, alertness, honesty, ability to cooperate, dependability, energy, character, ability to lead, education and training. The 7 Principles of Ethics of Auditor : ("Auditing" by B.K. Mehta, Pg # 444) Integrity, objectivity, independence, confidentiality, technical standards, professional competence, ethical behaviour. Thanks for Reading !!!

Art of War Manual Excerpts

  Hello Everyone !!! The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period ( 5th century BC ). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu , is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills (or "art") related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. The 5 Fundamental Factors : (Chapter 1) Moral law Heaven - Night, day, cold, heat, times, season. Earth - Distance, danger & security, open ground & narrow pass, chance of life and death. Commander - Virtues of wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, courage & strictness. Method and discipline. The 5 Factors of Success : (Chapter 3) Attack Strategy Alliances  Army Cities Sun Tzu Profile : (as per Deadliest Warrior show) Born - 544-496 BC Height - 5'7 Short range weapon preference - Jian sword.   Thanks for Reading !!!

Life in 1970s

  Hello Everyone !!! Police Life : The equipment carried by an average policeman were Revolver, AW-radio, cuffs, buck knife, pen. The female police officers carried Pistol, baton, notebook, pencil. Police patrol cars had various reports, traffic law books, criminal law books and spare notepads. Video game Consoles Introduced : Handheld - 01 (Microvision) Indian Ecology : Tiger reserves established - 08 National parks established - 18 Indian Security & Enforcements Introduced : Coast Guards (1978) Army Naga regiment (1970) Army Mechanical Infantry Regiment (1979) IAF squadrons -- No. 116, 117, 118, 119, 131. Pocket Survival Kit : (1970) Whistle, heliograph, matches, candles, fishing line & hooks, needle & thread, plastic bag, med kit (Aspirins, Elastoplasts, bandages, dressing, sticking plaster, torniquet, anti-septic crystals), food tablets, paper, instruction manual, scalpel blade, Pencil. Pilot Aviator Survival Vest Kit : (1973) Compass, water pur tabs, matches,...

Life in 1980s

 Hello Everyone !!! Police Equipment Carry : Baton, cuffs, chemical spray, flashlight, AW-radio, pocket knife, pen, pencil. The police department reports were filled out in triplicate (carbon paper) using a #2 pencil. England Soldier Backpack Contents : (1982) Shovel, flashlight, personal items (money, lighter, photos), hygiene kit (soaps, razor, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste), medical kit, KFS, can-opener, multi-tool, notebook, pen, pencil.   UK Royal Marine Commando Survival Kit : (1982) Shovel/ E-tool, camera, AW-radio, flashlight, hygiene-kit, med-kit, water tablets, mess-kit+KFS, plastic mug, ration-packs, insulation tape,  money, cigarette & lighter, compass, knife, MT, notebook, Pens. Soldier Basic Equipment : US-FM No. 90-2; 90-5 (1982) Bayonet knife, Canteen, water-pur. tabs, med-kit (bandages, Aspirin), 12-ft Nylon rope, ration, matches, insect repellent, camo-stick, foot powder, toilet paper, penlight, notebook, Pencil. Pen Brands Introduced : (04) Zebr...

Lunar Gods/ Moon Gods in Various Cultures

 Hello Everyone !!! In mythology, a lunar deity is a god or goddess of the Moon, sometimes as a personification. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Some form of moon worship can be found in most ancient religions. Many cultures are oriented chronologically by the Moon, as opposed to the Sun. The Moon features prominently in art and literature, often with a purported influence in human affairs.  Some of the Lunar Gods across the cultures are : Hindu - Soma/ Chandra dev Norse - Mani Greek - Artemis, Hecate, Phoebe, Selene Roman - Diana, Luna Egyptian - Iah, Joh, Khonshu, Thoth, Yah Japanese - God Tsukuyumi Celtic - Elatha Thanks for Reading !!!  

EDC Pocket Medical Kit/ IFAK

 Hello Everyone !!! Something I never leave my home without is my IFAK . It is a constant part of my EDC (Everyday Carry). If you're unfamiliar with what an IFAK is, it stands for " Individual First Aid Kit ". And building your own, around your own personal needs/circumstances is a great idea. Building your own IFAK gives you total control over the size of the kit, as well as the contents. You can tailor the contents around your lifestyle and medical needs. You're also able to purchase your ideal container/pouch for it, which will work with your available space within your EDC (whether on your person, or in a bag). Some General Contents :  Gas medicine, stomach medicine, ORS solution, antacids, burn ointment, fever medicine, antibiotics, antiseptic wipes, Neosporin powder, bandages, band-aid, Epi pen, tourniquet, thermometer, hand sanitizer, soap, Hydrogen peroxide, Vitamin C tablets, Zinc powder. Tweezers, scalpel, small scissors, N-95 masks...

Alchemy

  Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Primes : Mercury (mind) Salt (body) Sulfur (soul) The 4 Basic Elements : Air Fire Earth Water The 7 Planetary Metals : Copper (Venus) Gold (Sol) Iron (Mars) Lead (Saturn) Mercury (Mercury) Silver (Moon) Tin (Jupiter) The 3 Stages of Transmutation : (FMA) Comprehension Deconstruction Reconstruction     Thanks for Reading !!!  

SAS Survival Handbook (by John Wiseman) [1986]

  Hello Everyone !!! SAS Survival Handbook is a survival manual released in 1986 by John Wiseman. Here are some excerpts from that book. Main Elements of Survivalism : Food, water, fire, shelter, navigation and medicine. Research : Contact people who knew it already, read books, study maps, plan. Equipment : Clothing, sleeping bags, backpack, stowing kit, GPS, radios, cellphone, Altimeters. Survival Kit : Matches, candles, flint, magnifying glass, sewing kit, compass, Beta light, snare wire, folding saw, med-kit (Analgesics, intestinal sedatives, antibiotics, anti-histamines, water purification tablets, Potassium permanganate bottle, surgical blade, butterfly sutures, plasters). Vehicle Survival Pouch : Mess-tin, fuels (Hexamine fuel tablets, wood), flashlight, signal flares, marker panel, matches, brew kit (tea, milk, sugar), food (butter, chocolates, salt, electrolyte powder), logbook, Pen. Knives to Carry : Folding pocket knife, Parang machete.   Thanks for Reading...

Survive Book (by Les Stroud) [2008]

 Hello Everyone !!! Personal Survival Kit : Pocket knife, Multi-tool, bandana, compass, flashlight, metal cup, med-kit, paracord, ration (protein bars, dry food), whistle, duct tape, GPS, lens, safety pins, fire piston, matches, Butane lighter, MG flint, fire-starter, flares, map, needle & threads, notebook, pencil, pen, folding saw.  Medical Kit : Painkillers, anti-diarrhea tablets, anti-histamines, bandage, antiseptic ointment, suture, surgical blades. Vehicle Survival Kit : Cellphone, flares, flashlight, ration (dry foods, MRE, energy bars), maps, shovel, tools (screwdriver, pliers, wrench, hatchet, jumper cables), toilet paper. Elements of Emergency : Food, water, fire, shelter, rescue signal. Home Survival Kit : Axe/saw, shovel, tool-box (hammer, nails, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches etc), knife, cash, Credit card, cooking stove & containers, duct tape, candles, fire extinguisher, med-kit, flashlight, garbage bags, lighter & matches, sanitation kit, ropes...

The Survival Handbook (by Ray Mears) [1990] Excerpts

 Hello Everyone !!! Survival Kit : Compass , whistle, waterproof matches, insect repellent, pocket knife, med-kit, crepe bandage, twine, honing steel, China-graph pencil. Best Tinder for Fire : Birch bark, bird nest, cattails, cedar bark, cherry bark, Clematis bark & down, cotton grass down, pine cones & needles, dry grass, old holly leaves, Honeysuckle bark, Oak bark, Thistle down & dry heads, Willowherb down, fat lighter, dead Bracken, Crampball fungus. Fuel List : a) Soft woods :-- Aldar, balsan, baswood, cedar, pines, spruce. b) Best fuels :-- Apple, ash, birch, chestnut, hawthorn, holly, hornbeam, oak. c) Green overnight :-- Ash, birch, beech, maple, oak.  d) Others :--  Dried droppings of herbivores, fat-soaked bones, dried grass. Thanks for Reading !!!

How to Stay Alive (by Bear Grylls) [2017]

 Hello Everyone !!! Bear Grylls has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Trained as part of 21 SAS Regiment, Grylls went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.  Here are some excerpts from his book. Assemble a Life-Saving Backpack : Swiss knife/ Multi-tool, Knife, ration (nuts, energy bars, flapjack), water filter straw, map, compass, 2-m cord, head-torch, spray-plaster can, first-aid kit, matches, 9-Volt battery & steel wool, water-purification tablets, tea-light, tampons, water container. First-aid Kit : Gaffer tape, quick-clot gauze, field-dressing, OPA device, chest seal, torniquet, Epipen, Zinc-oxide tape. Thanks for Reading !!!

Bob Lazar the Whistle-blower Ufologist

 Hello Everyone !!! Robert Scott Lazar is an American conspiracy theorist and Ufologist. As per Bob Lazar himself, he was hired in late 1980's to reverse-engineer ET technology at a secret site "S-4" near the famous Area-51 site in Nevada (US). According to Lazar, the ET craft ran on anti-matter reactor powered by " Element-115". The craft was dismantled, and the reactor he studied was topped by a sphere or semi-sphere which emitted a force field capable of repulsing human flesh. He explained that the craft was split into 2 main levels. The reactor was positioned at the center of the upper level, with an antenna extending to the top, surrounded by 3 "gravity amplifiers". These connected to "gravity emitters" on the lower level, which can rotate 180 degrees to output a "gravity beam or anti-gravity wave" and that the craft would then travel "belly first" into this distortion field. The seats of the saucer were approximate...

The Delta Force Videogame -- Weapons, Hints & Tips

  Hello Everyone !!! The immensely popular video game Delta Force was launched in 1998 . Weapons :  Primary :-- Carbine, SMG, rifle Secondary :-- Satchel charges, M-18 clay more, rocket launcher, ammo load. Sidearms :--  Pistol Standard Gear : Grenades, laser designator, Ka-BAR knife. Hints & Tips : Focus on the objective. Trying to kill every sentry you see can get you killed. Be patient. Shoot only when you have a clean shot, otherwise you will give away your position too early.   Thanks for Reading !!!

The Marvellous Samaranga Sutradhara Text of Ancient India

 Hello Everyone !!! Samarangana Sutradhara, is an 11th-century poetic treatise on classical Indian architecture (Vastu Shastra) written in Sanskrit language attributed to Paramara King Bhoja of Dhar (1010-1055 CE). Here are some of the excerpts from the text. Yantra : According to King Bhoja, Yantra is that which carries out having controlled the beings moved off wantonly by personal moving path. Constituent Elements of Yantra : Earth, water, fire, air Ether/ Aether is the medium of action Mercury is a distinct element which by nature is earthly along with earth, water and fire. The 3 Categories of Yantra : Automatic, occasional propelling Hidden motor mechanism Distinct but can be carried. The 20 Merits of a Good Machine : Proper and proportionate utilization of constituent elements. Well-knit construction Firmness of appearance Inscrutability  Functional efficiency   Lightness Freedom from noise A loud noise when noise intended Freedom from looseness Freedom from ...

Splinter Cell -- Hints, Tips, Weapons and Equipment

 Hello Everyone !!! The immensely popular video game Splinter Cell was launched in 2002. Game Tips & Hints : When in "Sniper mode", hold breath for a more precise shot. Head shots are direct kill. Cameras detect you more quickly the faster you are moving. Shooting around corners with your back to the wall makes you harder to hit. Engaging multiple enemies is very dangerous. Tilt the odds in your favor with traps, explosives and gadgets. Enemies can notice lights or cameras that have been broken and can see objects thrown through air. Dogs can smell you. Use obstacles or water to delay or lose them. Knocking out an enemy is always quieter than killing him and nearby enemies can hear the dying gasps of comrades. Melee Weapons & Equipment : Karambit blade, SC knife, Taser, binoculars, lock-pick, med-kit, OPSAT, OCP, portable EMP, data-stick, flashlight. Thanks for Reading !!!

Counter Strike -- Game Weapons, Hints and Tips

 Hello Everyone !!! The immensely popular and successful video game Counter Strike was first launched in 2000 . Weapons and Equipment :  # The 3 categories of weapons :-- Primary (Rifle, shotgun, SMG, MG) Secondary (handguns) Melee (Knife) # Equipment :-- Hand grenades, diffusing kits, smoke grenades, bomb, flashlight. Hints & Tips : Stealth is vital. Doors, ladders and elevators often emit sounds which gives away your position. Know your gun. Running and firing at the same time decreases the accuracy. For shooting, standing still increases accuracy and crouching is even better. Gun recoil is essential, holding down trigger isn't as effective as short quick bursts.  All rifles can shoot through walls to some extent.   Thanks for Reading !!!