L et’s face it — people judge you in a matter of seconds. And based on this first impression, they decide everything about you for themselves. Projecting a winning image to create a powerful first impression is the key to success in person- al, professional and social life. After all, everyone wants to be successful, but this certificate of success depends on others. If what you think about yourself is not projected the right way, it leaves a poor impression on people, and that becomes your image. People try to enhance their image through various means — by signing up for personality development or grooming programmes, heading to designer stores to get trendy wardrobes, con- sulting weight management experts to shed those extra pounds, or even by going under the knife. However, these are not comprehensive solutions. Image is a combi- nation of several factors and an image consultant can help people project a win- ning image. Here’s how an image consultant helps peo- ple: 1. Dressing to create an appropriate clothing com- munication: An image con- sultant takes the client through a process of lifestyle evaluation, identifying the roles and goals of the client and then suggesting levels of dressing in different situa- tions to create a communica- tion necessary in terms of a u t h o r i t y , stability, trustworthiness, approachability, etc. 2. Dressing as per your body shape, variations and per- sonal colours. There are eight different body shapes and several of variations within them. Image consult- ants can identify your body shape and suggest ways and means to counter negative variations and enhance posi- tive ones to create an attrac- tive image. 3. Incorporating personal style in dressing: People often find themselves uncomfortable when they dress according to advice given to them by other pro- fessionals. This happens because their personal style is not incorporated in the clothing solution. Every individual has a personal style, which they are not aware of consciously. Image consultants can identify an individual’s personal style and then suggest a clothing solution that incorporates the same to create an authen- tic image. 4. Buying clothes in clusters and smart shopping: When it comes to clothing, affordabil- ity is a big issue. People often buy on impulse and then regret their purchases. Many people also tend to buy lots of clothes and later feel they don’t have anything to wear for an important occa- sion. An image consultant can help build a client's wardrobe in a cluster to cre- ate variety in an affordable manner. After evaluating a client’s wardrobe and creat- ing cluster plan sheets keep- ing in mind roles, goals, body shape and personal colours, an image consultant can also accompany the client to buy clothes. 5. Appropriate body lan- guage and etiquette: Body language is one of the biggest factors in visual com- munication. Image consult- ants advise a client about appropriate body language based on roles and occa- sions. Etiquette is a big part of in creating a powerful image. Correct etiquette in business and social situa- tions go a long way to create a powerful image. Image con- sultants take clients through appropriate etiquette for din- ing, corporate and any other situations. Image Consulting Business Institute trains image consultants who provide complete one-on- one and group coaching to people on all elements of image. They are trained with the curriculum of Judith Rasband of USA, a senior image consultant. Visit www.image consultinginstitute.com to meet some of our con- sultants or call 41705711 to know more details. If you would like to become an image consultant, register on our website to attend a free presentation. Team BT SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters in the four word jumbles, one letter to each square/circle, to make four ordinary words If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only __ __ __. -- Phil Pastoret (3,2,4) HOW TO PLAY Now arrange the letters in the circles to form the answer to the riddle or to fill in the missing word as indicated LLOOFW EMPTT OLEOS EEMRHM TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2011 BANGALORE TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA PEANUTS CALVIN AND HOBBES MINDBENDER In a certain town, of each 100 men 85 are married, 70 have a telephone, 75 own a car, and 80 own their own house. Always on a base of 100 men, what is the least possible number who are married, have a telephone, own a car, and own their own house? DENNIS THE MENACE All solutions to games/ puzzles on Page 5 (Fig B) Not allowed Rules ■ Connect adjacent dots with vertical or horizontal lines, creating a single loop (Fig A). ■ Crossovers or branches are not allowed (As shown by dotted lines in Fig B). ■ Numbers in the puzzle indicate the number of lines that should surround it, while empty cells may be surrounded by any number of lines. ■ You can’t draw lines around zeros. ■ Each puzzle has just one unique solution. How to begin: Example (Fig A) - Begin (Fig A) with the zero next to 3. Since no lines can be drawn around zero, mark crosses around it, as shown. Now there is a cross in one space around 3. So we know the three lines of 3 can only be drawn in the remaining three spaces. Next, these lines can only be extended in one direction each. Continue, using the same logic. Hints: Keep eliminat- ing possibilities by marking crosses in spaces between dots where a line isn’t pos- sible, i.e., if you have already completed required lines or where a line exten- sion may create a branch or cause a deadend (Fig B) BETWEEN FRIENDS THE WIZARD OF ID GARFIELD BEAU PEEP 4 Readers,here’s the space for you to say all you ever wanted to about Bangalore Times and never had the chance! Shoot we are ready for the brickbats — and the brickbats! Pick on our errors and point out any bloomers you may spot. We will publish your letters. But be warned, we entertain just emails (oopsbang@indiatimes. com) and sms (oops ban error) to 58888. Example (oops ban Pg 1 lead headline spelling error. Guard spelt as gard) Editor FACT OF THE MATTER You know I pray to God every day that everyone gets a friend like you. Why should I be the only person to suffer? H OW T O P LAY Fill in the grid so that every hori- zontal row, every vertical column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9, with- out repeating the numbers in the same row, column or box.You can’t change the dig- its already given in the grid. Every puzzle has one solu- tion. Level: Easy LOOP THE LOOP TIMES SUDOKU SMS joke of the day How to play 1. A number may appear just once in each row or column. Eliminate repeat numbers by darkening cells. (see example) 2. Darkened cells must never be adjacent in a row or column. 3. Unmarked cells must cre- ate a single continuous area, undivided by darkened cells. 4. Every time you darken a cell, you can automatically circle its vertical and horizontal neighbours, which means they cannot be eliminated. 5. Any cell ‘sandwiched’ between neighbours of the same value can be circled. (e.g. ) 6. A "triple" is a special case of sandwich. Circle the cen- tre cells, and darken the ends. (e.g. ) 646 V A R I E T Y ARIES March 20 - April 18 This is the time to make your- self heard. A passive attitude in life won’t help you much. Get involved in hobbies that can help you relax. Don’t ex- pect romantic encounters to last for long. Be aware of your professional goals. TAURUS April 19 - May 19 This is a rewarding day. Keep yourself busy so that you can stay away from unwanted elements. Monetary gains are possible, howev- er, see that you are not misunderstood by those close to you. GEMINI May 20 - June 20 Achieve- ment, ambition and authority take on greater importance.You are witty now. You can be very persuasive with oth- ers, and convincing while communi- cating your thoughts. You may spend time, effort and worry balancing com- mitments this evening. CANCER June 21 - July 21 This is an excellent time to engage in discus- sions about philosophy or religion.You may find that someone close to you understands your thoughts and is pa- tient with you. What you do now will be rewarding. LEO July 22 - August 21 It is a calm day and things will go as you expect them to. Your mind is clear. On the home front, this evening you may rebel against your family. Listen to what your family and friends tell you. VIRGO August 22 - September 21 You will focus on improving close re- lationships. Concentrate on issues concerning your family. Some sort of interference will disrupt your relations with those in authority and increase the possibility of conflict. LIBRA September 22 - October 22 You will find it difficult to concentrate at work. Do not allow it to affect you too much. But you have enough ener- gy this afternoon and will involve your- self in fun activities with friends. Plan a weekend trip with friends. SCORPIO October 23 - November 20 It is time to use practicality and real- ism to any endeavour you are en- gaged in now. Broadening your intelle- ctual and spiritual horizons takes on high priority now. Financial gains seem certain from investments. You need to speak thoughtfully as chances of hurting someone’s sentiments are high. SAGITTARIUS November 21- December 20 Deft handling of complicated matters of a dif- ferent kind will be needed now and you are best at that. Your energy is high. This is the time that favours communication. It is the day to talk to a special someone and plan a trip with him/her. CAPRICORN December 21 - January 19 Power is a posi- tive force in your life but now your at- titude is of getting into a spat to make others know what you think. Don’t thrust your opinions on others. Ego, energy and self-assertiveness are lost, so if there is an issue brewing, then save it for some other day. AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18 For those who are involved in sales, teaching or any other activity that puts you in the position of being persuasive, this is a successful day. Communication will be your strong point. Persuade others to see things your way. PISCES February 19 - March 19 Ambitious schemes and the pursuit of success and status take priority now. It’s a favourable time for real es- tate, investments, and moneymaking opportunities to be successful. You can help sort out problems that friends are facing. You will enjoy all that happens now. ANUPAM V KAPIL BIRTHDAY TODAY I t’s a year of growth. Not the time to be lazy, but to work hard. You have to get organised. Do reach out to people but don’t scatter your energies. Tip: Your lucky colours are white, cream, blue and green. Your lucky gems are opal, moonstone and turquoise. You share your birthday with: Amitabh Bachchan, Chandrachur Singh For your detailed astro- numerology report log on to www.astro.indiatimes. com or write to [email protected] TIMES HITORI Level: Easy DAILY CROSSWORD 2851 Across Down Answers for No: 2850 Across:1 Inherit, 5 Darts, 8 Sit on the fence, 9 Epoch, 10 Turbine, 11 Ankara, 12 Groggy, 15 Proviso, 17 Scrap, 19 In the doldrums, 20 Tempt, 21 Overdue. Down: 1 Issue, 2 Hit rock-bottom, 3 Rancher, 4 Tahiti, 5 Defer, 6 Run rings round, 7 Scenery, 11 Appoint, 13 Residue, 14 Rococo, 16 Id est, 18 Paste. 1 System of government (6) 4 Legitimate (6) 9 Tearfully sentimental (7) 10 Praiseworthy quality (5) 11 Absolute (5) 12 Being tested (2,5) 13 Prearranged (3-3-5) 18 Green leaf vegetable (7) 20 Presumptuous audacity (5) 22 Bring to mind (5) 23 To tender (7) 24 Reduce to lower rank (6) 25 Owing money (2,4) 1 Careless of duty (6) 2 Thin transparent fabric (5) 3 Mosquito-borne fever (7) 5 Confess (5) 6 Surreptitious (7) 7 Not long ago (6) 8 Physically fit (2,4,5) 14 Unvarying (7) 15 Dilapidated (3-4) 16 Go up (6) 17 Kept hidden (6) 19 Turn away (5) 21 Ransack to steal (5) ANIMAL CRACKERS ARCHIES Each human foot contains 26 bones. I L O N T A E Today’s Ratings: 18-average 20-good 22-outstanding SPELLATHON How many words of four or more let- ters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the cen- tral letter. There should be at least one seven letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. British English Dictionary is used as reference. READERS, SEND US JOKES! SMS MYJOKE followed by your joke to 58888. The best joke will be published. FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD HIRE AN IMAGE CONSULTANT If you’re having trouble making that great first impression, perhaps you need an image consultant W ant to change the look of your urban dwelling into something more ‘up country’? Here’s how to transform your home with a few smart ideas…. First, a list: If you’re going to transform your space, first make room for change. There may be things you won’t need to keep and chances are, the home will look better without them. Colour coding: Since it’s a ‘country look’ you want, stick to light colours for the walls, like cream or white. Using wallpaper in light orange or burnt brown might also light up the room. Flowers: The easiest way to bring the outdoors inside is through plants. Cushions and throws: A comfortable look is also attained by simply adding kilims on a floor or multi- printed throws over a sofa. Cushions with graphics can lessen the formal look of a place, giving it an easy feel. Natural light: Another ele- ment that plays a crucial role in a home is light. Switch off those strong bulbs and make more room for the natural elements to come in. You can have a sky- light in your hall or make a window larger and add sheer curtains to it. — Compiled by Ismat Tahseen From urban to rustic! Bhavya Chawla Liji Thomas Manjiri Jawadekar Light colours work best for a country look