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Gong Xi Fa Cai - Chinese New Year 2006 Facts and Tips



Gong Xi Fa Cai - Chinese New Year 2006 Facts and Tips - Chinese New Year's Do's and Don'ts

* 2006 is the Year of the Dog. 2005 is the Year of the Rooster 2004 is the Year of the Monkey

Chinese calendar has been in continuous use for centuries, which predates the International Calendar (based on the Gregorian Calendar) we use at the present day which goes back only some 425 years. The calendar measures time, from short durations of minutes and hours, to intervals of time measured in months, years and centuries, entirely based on the astronomical observations of the movement of the Sun, Moon and stars.

* When is the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2006?
January 29, 2006 is the first day of the Chinese new year.

* There are three ways to name a Chinese year:
By an animal (like a mscot). This year is known as the Year of the Dog.There are 12 animal names; so by this system, year names are re-cycled every 12 years.

* By its Formal Name (Stem-Branch).
The new year is the year of bingxu
In the 'Stem-Branch' system, the years are named in 60-year cycles, and the Name of the Year is repeated every 60 years.2006 is the 7th year in the current 60-year cycle.

*It is Year 4703 by Chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year 2006 Do's and Don'ts

Do's

- Wish everyone you meet a happy New Year by saying "Gong Xi Fa Cai," which translates to: "Have a happy and prosperous New Year!"


- Wear articles of red clothing because red symbolizes luck.

- Serve fish (whole including the head and tail) because the pronunciation for fish is the same as the word for surplus.

-Serve dumplings and hide a coin inside. The person who finds the coin wins luck for the new year.

- Buy new clothes, and especially new pants because the Chinese word for pants is "fu," a Chinese homonym for wealth or blessing.

- Children should stay up as late as possible on New Year's Eve for it is believed that the later they stay up, the longer their parents will live.

- Visit family and friends (especially elders) to pass on your wishes of good fortune for the New Year.

- Give children and singles "lai see," red envelopes full of money. Give two lai see to each child, because happiness comes in pairs. This is to pass good luck to the next generation. Business owners also give lai see to employees and associates.

- Post lucky words on the walls, written on red paper. Hang them upside down because the words for upside down and arrive sound the same. "It implies a blessing has arrived or spring has arrived," Jung said.

- Set off fireworks and blow noisemakers.

Don'ts

-Don't wear white or black clothing, since they are the traditional colors of mourning.

-Don't buy new shoes for the first months of the New Year, because the sound of shoe in Chinese is "hai." "Hai" is similar to the sound of sighing, which Chinese believe is not a good way to start the year.

-Don't wash your hair for the first three days of the New Year, because the Chinese word for hair is a homonym for the Chinese word for wealth. Therefore, Chinese believe it isn't a good thing to 'wash away your wealth' right at the start of the New Year.

-Floors may not be swept and garbage may not be disposed of on the first day of the New Year for fear of casting riches out the door.

-Don't swear or quarrel.

-Don't break any dishes, otherwise you may incur more misfortune for the New Year. In the event of breaking a dish, quickly say "Peace for all time," and the bad luck will be warded away.

- Don't greet people who are in mourning.-Don't drop your chopsticks.-Don't say the number 'four' (Chinese homonym for death) or mention death.

-Don't borrow or lend money.

Sources: 4english.cn

jessica alba on top most desirable women list by askmen


'Sin City' star Jessica Alba has beaten 99 other famous women to top the list of women that most American men desire, and would want for their girlfriend.

The 24-year old actress defeated British beauty Sienna Miller and Angelina Jolie, who came in second and third place respectively, to be named as the one with the most 'long-term relationship material' in the poll by online magazine askmen.com

Readers were asked to vote according to the woman they would most want a relationship with, would consider marrying or thought best-suited to be the mother of their children.

The list was determined by the rankings of 2.5 million readers who visited the website, and by the site's staff.

James Bassil, editor-in-chief of AskMen.com, said that though the list did not necessarily reflect an accurate reflection of the qualities a person wants for a long-term relationship, it was however, not one based solely on a woman s looks.

"I don't believe it's an entirely accurate reflection of what a reader strives for in their long-term relationships, but at the same time, it s not a sheerly surface appreciation. We encouraged readers not to go on looks alone," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted him, as saying.

Brazilian model Adriana Lima who topped the list last year, fell three places to the fourth spot. She was followed by Access Hollywood correspondent Maria Menounos at fifth place.

The list for the top ten '99 Most Desirable Women' as per askmen.com is:

1. Jessica Alba 2. Sienna Miller 3. Angelina Jolie 4. Adriana Lima 5. Maria Menounos 6. Charlize Theron 7. Jessica Biel 8. Amerie 9. Natalie Portman 10. Eva Longoria.

Australian couple earn $ 300,000 worth of whale ambergris


An Australian couple who picked up an odd-looking fatty lump from a quiet beach are in line for a cash windfall.

Leon Wright and his wife took home a 14.75kg lump of ambergris, found in the innards of sperm whales and used in perfumes after it has been vomited up.

Sought after because of its rarity, ambergris can float on the ocean for years before washing ashore.

Worth up to $20 a gram, Mr Wright's find on a South Australian beach could net his family US$295,000 (£165,300).

Mythologised for thousands of years, ambergris has been referred to as "floating gold" by scientists and scavengers who long for a windfall amid the surf.

Expelled from the abdomen of the giant sperm whale, often while hundreds of kilometres away from land, ambergris is a natural excrement thought to be used by the whale as a digestion aid.

The hard beaks of giant squid, a main source of food for the whale, have often been found inside lumps of ambergris.

Initially, ambergris is a soft, foul-smelling waste matter that floats on the ocean.

But years of exposure to the sun and the salt water of the ocean transform the waste into a smooth, exotic lump of compact rock that boasts a waxy feel and a sweet, alluring smell.

.eu domain registration uk on demand - germany on top

In the first 50 days since the registration period officially opened on 7 December 2005, the European domain name registry has received a total of 166,232 applications of which 52,636 originated in Germany.

British businesses are lagging behind the Germans, Dutch and French having submitted 15,819 applications.

Of the 166,232 .eu applications, 121,985 were unique requests. The remaining 44,247 are potential domain name disputes where two or more parties have claimed they have a prior right or trademark to use that domain

Sex is the most disputed application - 236 separate applications say they have a prior right to sex.eu. Hotel.eu is the next most disputed with 123 applications.

"The disputes have the potential to be very costly for the companies involved," says Jonathan Robinson, business development director, NetNames. "Many companies across Europe could have equal claim to a specific domain name but it's a case of first come, first served. Failure to get in before anyone else could result in a costly retrieval process."

Registration for the .eu domain name is currently only open to trademark and prior rights holders in the European Union.

Applicants are required to submit documentary evidence of their right to the domain within 40 days of an application being made.

Prior to 7 December official registrars such as NetNames were accepting pre-registrations which were processed by the registry in the order they were received.

Robinson added: "British companies must act quickly to ensure their online brands are protected across Europe. Applications are dealt with in the order they are received, so any delay could cause your brand significant damage if your trademarks and names are registered by another party."

NetNames manages the domain name portfolios for over 30% of the FTSE 100 companies and is an accredited registrar for the new .eu European domain name. The new .eu European domain name costs £35 per annum.

European .eu top ten
1. Germany 34.7%
2. The Netherlands 15.6%
3. France 13.4%
4. United Kingdom 10.4%
5. Italy 5.7%
6. Belgium 5.6%
7. Sweden 4.4%
8. Spain 3.9%
9. Austria 3.2%
10. Switzerland 3.2%

amazing hair facts

Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow.

35 meters of hair fibre is produced every day on the average adult scalp.

The average scalp has 100,000 hairs. Redheads have the least at 80,000; brown and black haired persons have about 100,000; and blondes have the most at 120,000.

90% of scalp hairs are growing and 10% are resting.

It is normal to lose 100 hairs per day from the scalp.

You must lose over 50% of your scalp hairs before it is apparent to anyone.

Many drugs can cause hair loss.

Thyroid imbalance and iron deficiency are reversible causes for hair loss.

Over 50% of men by age 50 have male pattern hair loss.

Forty percent of women by the time they reach menopause will have female pattern (hereditary) hair loss.

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$160, 000 antique slipper stolen from the bata museum downtown canda


These jewel encrusted shoes were stolen Sunday from the downtown Bata shoe museum in Toronto.

Bata Shoe Museum officials have discovered that two more items, worth more than $55,000, were stolen from their collection on Sunday.

They had originally reported to police that a pair of gold-embroidered and jewel-encrusted slippers worth $160,000 was stolen from the downtown museum.

After another search Monday, staff discovered two more items missing from another showcase: a gold anklet, set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, valued at $45,000 and a gold toe ring, set with diamonds and rubies ($11,000). Both date back to the 18th century.

The three items were stolen some time between noon and 5 p.m. on Sunday, police said.
“They’re very rare so the items can either be easy or hard to find,” said Toronto police Det. Const. Dave Dickinson.

“We need the public’s assistance with this. If anyone sees them, they’ll definitely recognize them. They’re one of a kind.”

Despite their monetary antique worth, the items have little or no street value, he said.
“The market for this sort of thing is small,’’ Dickinson said. “To most of the public, they’re probably not worth a lot, but to a collector or the Bata Shoe Museum, they’re very expensive.
If the gems are removed, they’re pretty much (worthless) because they’re uncut. It’s the history of the shoe that should be worth the value.”

Police continue to examine security video and conduct interviews with staff.
According to its website, the four-storey museum at the corner of Bloor St. W. and St. George St. houses more than 10,000 shoes in four galleries. Artifacts range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and glamourous platforms.
The museum was recently featured in the final episode of last year’s Amazing Race reality TV show.

News and Photo Source : http://www.thestar.com

funny sms India - top indian sms, india free sms, send free sms online

funny sms India - top indian sms, india free sms, send free sms online - Hinglish SMS
You = cute ; You = hot ; You = sweet ; You = intelligent ; You = amazing ; You = perfect ; Me = liar.

I look at the stars, the stars r beautiful. Then I look at you...... I ...... I ....... I rather look at the stars again !

Santa singh tells his girlfriend, "come home tomorrow, no one will b at home". When she goes the next day to his home....... There was NO ONE at home

Aahat si koi aye to lagta hai ki tum ho. Hawa koi lehrayi to lagta hai ki tum ho. Ab tum hi batao, kya tum kisi BHOOT se kam ho ?

Why do U think I SMS u ? Is it because I care ? Or I miss u ? Or I love u ? Or I need You ? No It's b'coz... Timepass ke liye koi BAKRA chaiye !

I wanted to kill the sweetest, smartest and most beautiful person on this earth. But then, I thought........... Suicide is a crime !

Tohar chehra moti ke saman, Tohar chehra moti ke saman, Tohar chehra moti ke saman, Tohar chehra moti ke saman, Moti hamar kutte ka naam !

Zindagi mein teen cheezen kabhi bhi aa sakti hain..... PAISA..... MAUT..... Aur..... Aur..... Aur..... Mera SMS !

Hi! I am a virus & I am entering ur brain right now... Wait, hold on, Sorry, Unable to find ur brain.... I'm leaving now !

I saw you on the road that day. U were looking so fine. Ur face So divine. Ur walk so perfect. My heart started tossing a sweet song.... Who let the dogs out ??!

Santa Singh once went out to a movie from 9 to 12 but came out from the hall at 10. Why ?? Because, the name of the movie was DASTAK !

Arz kiya hai, Door se dekha to sntra tha, pass jake dekha to sntra tha, chil ke dekha to bhi sntra tha, Khake dekha to bhi sntra tha. Wah kya sntra tha !

I have bought new camera, So please smile..... Click !..... Sorry bhoot ka photo nahin aata.

Johny Walker : Mere pass bangla hai, gadi hai, bank loker hai, Kya hai tumhare pass ? Johny Leaver : Mere pass in sabki chabi hai !

Ek tum ho ki kitne acche ho, 1 tum ho ki kitne pyare ho, 1 tum ho ki kitne sunder ho, 1 tum kitne sacche ho, 1 hum hai ki jhooth bolte ja rahe hain.

Suraj Hua Madham , chand bhi chalne laga, mein thehra raha, zamin chalne lagi, sajna kya yehi pyaar hai ?? Nalayak, yeh pyar nahi EARTHQUAKE hai ! BHAAG !

Jab Jab tum angdai lete ho dam hamara nikal jata hai. Aye Jalim Deodrant lagane me tumhara kya jata hai ?!

unki gali se guzar rahe the kya ittefaq tha, unki gali se guzar rahe the kya ittefaq tha, unhoon ne phool phainka par gamla bhi saath tha !

top 25 amazing facts 2005

Top Amazing Facts 2007 and Guinness book of World Records 2007 from around the world

Top 25 Amazing Facts World 2007


top amazing facts 2005 - you must to know that

1. Money isn't made out of paper, it is made out of cotton.

2. The 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle represents the variety of pickles the Company once had.

3. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

4. The dot over the letter ' i' is called the title.

5. A duck's quack doesn't echo, no one knows why.

6. Forty percent of McDonald's profit comes from the sales of 'happy meals'.

7. Every person has a unique tongue print.

8. 315 entries in Websters 1996 dictionary were misspelled.

9. On an average, 12 newborns will be given to wrong parents daily.

10.During the famous chariot scene in "Ben Hur", a small red car can be seen at a distance.

11.Warren Beatty and Shirley Maclaine are brother and sister.

12.Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system. A few ounces will kill a small sized dog.

13.Most lipsticks contain fish scales.

14.Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants.

15.Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as a medicine.

16.Leonardo Da vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.

17.There are no clocks in the Las Vegas gambling casinos.

18.There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange, purple and silver.

19.A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it go mad instantly and sting itself to death.

20.By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.

21.American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class.

22.Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

23.The glue on Israeli postage stamp is certified kosher(halal).

24.Guiness Book Of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.

25.Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a space suit damages them

funny hindi sms - top sms india, free sms, send free sms online

funny hindi sms - top sms india, free sms, send free sms online - free hindi sms blog
Har karz dosti ka ada kaun karega? Hum na rahe to dosti kaun karega?
E khuda mere doston ko salamat rakhna, Warna meri shaadi mein dance kaun karega?

Do pal ki bhi khushi na mili to kya hua umr bhar gam ke sahare ji lenge, Kya hua jo hamari girlfriend nahi, hum aapki girlfriend ke sahare ji lenge.

Sweet candies are nice to eat .. Sweet words are easy to say .. but, sweet ppl are hard to find .. OH MY GOD! how did u find me

Roses are red, violets are blue Monkeys like you, are kept in Zoo

Think Big... Think Positive... Think Smart... Think Beautiful... Think Great... I know, that is too much for u, so here is a shortcut... JUST THINK ABOUT ME!

I have the "I". I have the "L".I have the "O".I have the "V".I have the "E"... so pls can I have "U"?

Hey can u do me a favor, take a pic of urself n send me it, i'm playin cards n i'm missing the joker!!

If U delete this message thats bcoz u love me. If u save it thats bcoz u desire me & if u ignore it thats bcoz u miss me. So what u gonna do with IT?

Bewafa sanam se to cigarette achi hai, Bewafa sanam se to cigarette achi hai, Dil jalati hai, par hoto se to lagti hai

A sardar falls in luv wit a nurse.. After much thinking, he finally writes a luv letter 2 her: "I LUV U SISTER"

Whn you r alone, Whn you r crying, whn you r upset, Don't think of me!! just call me Bcoz incoming is free for me... my friend!!

Why did God Create 'you' before Me....? Ans: B'cause he wanted to Create a 'Sample', Be 4 Creating A *Master-Piece*

Days are 2 Busy, Hours are 2Fast, Seconds are 2 Few But there's always Time for Me 2 disturb You

sharifo me koi chor nahi hota
khwabo me koi mor nahi hota
naye patang ka koi dor nahi hota
arey yaar..humse jo kare dosti
woh kabhi bor nahi hota..

duniya me aaye ho to aisa kam karo kadar dan.
duniya me aaye ho to aisa kam karo kadar dan.
ke jis gali se bhi gujro awaz aaye aba jan aba jan.........

What is a difference between a Kiss, a Car and a Monkey? A kiss is so dear, a car is too dear and a monkey is U dear.

khat likh raha hoo khhon se shaahi mat samajna..
khat likh raha hoo khhon se shaahi mat samajna..
kisi mariz ka sample liya tha mera mat samajna..

Tum dur sahi majboor sahi,
par yaad tumhaari aati hai,
tum saans vaha lete ho,
badboo yeha aati hai.

Dil se dil lagakar dekh
meri yaad me ansu bahakar dekh,
SMS kya Call bhi karenge
ek baar mere mobile ka bill,
chuka kar dekh.

top ten global youth speak words

top ten global youth speak words by Global Language Monitor

1. Crunk: A Southern variation of hip hop music; also meaning fun or amped.

2. Mang: Variation of man, as in "S'up, mang?"

3. A'ight: All Right, "That girl is nice, she's a'ight"

4. Mad: A lot; "She has mad money"

5. Props: Cheers, as in "He gets mad props!"

6. Bizznizzle: This term for" business" is part of the Snoop Dogg/Sean John-inspired lexicon, as in "None of your bizznizzle!'

7. Fully: In Australia an intensive, as in 'fully sick'.

8. Fundoo: In India, Hindi for cool

9. Brill! From the UK, the shortened form of brilliant!

10. "s'up": Another in an apparently endless number of Whazzup? permutations.
Southern California Youth Speak Bonus: Morphing any single syllable word into 3, 4 or even 5 syllables. Last year the Top Youth Speak terms were: Word, Peace (or Peace out), and Proper.

Source : languagemonitor.com

Top Global Musical Terms

Top Global Musical Terms

1. Reggaeton (pronounced Reggae-TONE): Part Latin, part hip hop, with liberal helpings of Dancehall and Caribbean music thrown in for good measure. Several Reggaeton radio staples this year made their way into the public consciousness.

2. Baile (pronounced Bye-Lay) Funk: Brazilian dance music that has gained popularity worldwide, championed by such trend-setters as Norman Cook in the UK, and Philadelphia DJ Diplo.

3. Podcast: New broadcast medium; think of it as Tivo for your radio. Even your nighbor is podcasting.

4: Rootkit: Thanks to an overzealous copy-protection scheme, thousands of music fans who tried to encode Sony artists' music onto their computer unwittingly installing a malicious piece of code that exposed their computers to attack. After intense media scrutiny and public outcry, Sony recalled the CD's from shelves and offered free downloads of the affected albums.

5. Live 8: Millions of people tuned in to the sequel to Sir Bob Geldoff's1985 Live Aid benefit, this time to raise awareness of poverty and Third World debt and to pressure countries in the G8 to do something about it.

Source : languagemonitor.com

The Top Ten Names of 2005

The Top Ten Names of 2005:

1. (Acts of) God: The world watches helplessly as a superpower is humbled as one of its great cities (New Orleans) is laid asunder (Hurricane Katrina).

2. Tsunami snuffs out nearly 300,000 lives, and an earthquake takes another 200,000 (Kashmir). A Higher Power, indeed.

3. Katrina: Greek (katharos) for 'pure'. Before the hurricane, the name was most famously borne by two saints, Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, and three of Henry VIII's wives.

4. John Paul II: The death of beloved Pope John Paul II kept his name on the lips of the faithful around the world.

5. Wen Jiabao: Premier of the People's Republic of China since March 2003; leading perhaps the largest economic transformation in history.

6. Saddham Hussein: Should re-read Karl Marx -- the first time is history, the second but farce.

7. Dubya: Every more 'weeble-like': Dubya wobbles but he won't fall down.

8. Oprah: Now a global phenomenon with an ever-expanding media (and charitable) empire.

9. Shakira: The Columbian songstress is captivating ever wider circles.

10. John Roberts: New Chief Justice of the American Supreme Court.

B onus: Mahmud Ahmadi-nejad: President of Iran since August 2005; he has recently suggest that the Jewish Homeland be moved to Europe (or Alaska).

Last year the Top Names were Dubya Rove (W. and Karl Rove), Mel (Gibson) (Michael) Moore, and Saddam Hussein.

Source : languagemonitor.com

The Top Ten Phrases of 2005

1. Out of the Mainstream: Used to describe the ideology of any political opponent.

2. Bird Flu/Avian Flu: the H5N1 strain of Flu that resembles that of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic where 60 million died.

3. Politically Correct: Emerges as a worldwide phenomenon.

4. North/South Divide: In the US it might be Red States and Blue States but globally the 'haves' and 'have nots' are divided by a geographical if not psychological boundary.

5. Purple Finger/Thumb: The badge of honor worn by Iraqi voters proving that they voted in their ground-breaking elections.

6. Climate Change: (Or Global Warming.) No matter what your political persuasion, the fact remains that New York City was under 5,000 feet of ice some 20,000 years ago.

7. String Theory: The idea that the universe is actually constructed of 11-dimensional, pulsating planes of existence.

8. The Golden Quatrilateral: India's new superhighway system that links the key cities of the Subcontinent.

9. Jumping the Couch: Apparently losing complete emotional control; made popular by the escapades of Tom Cruise on the Oprah television show.

10. Deferred Success: The idea introduced in the UK that there is no such thing as failure, only deferred success.

Last year the Top Phrases were Red States/Blue States, Moral Values, and Two Americas.

Source : http://www.languagemonitor.com/Top_Word_Lists.html

The Top Ten Words of 2005

1. Refugee: Though the word was considered politically incorrect in the US, 'refugees' were often considered the lucky ones in streaming away from a series of global catastrophes unmatched in recent memory.

2. Tsunami: From the Japanese tsu nami for 'harbor wave', few recognized the word before disaster struck on Christmas Day, 2004, but the word subsequently flooded with unprecedented (and sustained) media coverage.

3. Poppa/Papa/Pope: (Italian, Portuguese, English, many others). The death of beloved Pope John Paul II kept the words on the lips of the faithful around the world.

4. Chinglish: The new second language of China from the Chinglish formation: CHINese + EngLISH.

5. H5N1: A looming global pandemic that could dwarf the Bubonic Plague of the Middle Ages (and AIDS) boggles the comtemporary imagination.

6. Recaille: A quick trip around the Romance languages (French jargon, scum; Spanish, rabble or swine; Italian, worthless dregs) illustrates the full freight of the word used to describe youthful French rioters of North African and Muslim descent.

7. Katrina: Name will become synonymous with natural forces responsible for the total and utter descruction of a city.

8. Wiki: Internet buzzword (from the Hawai'ian wiki wiki for 'quick, quick') that describes collaboration software where anyone can contribute to the on-going effort.

9. SMS: Short Message Service. The world's youth sent over a trillion text messages in 2005. Currently being texted are full-length novels, news, private messages and everything in between.

10. Insurgent: Politically neutral term used to describe enemy combatants.
Last year the Top Words words were incivility, Red States/Blue States, and Blogosphere.

Source : http://www.languagemonitor.com/Top_Word_Lists.html

OK or O.K. or Okay - Most spoken Word in the World

OK or O.K. or Okay - Most spoken Word in the World

U.S. President Martin Van Buren (A.D. 1837–1841) was born in Old Kinderhook, New York. His nickname, Old Kinderhook, was incorporated into his campaign slogan ("Old Kinderhook is O.K.") and O.K. Democratic Clubs sprung up around the young nation.

Didn't you ever wonder why the word consisted of two capital letters? OK is now widely heard wherever one sets foot on the planet.

Alternative derivations suggest, for example, a play on the dialectal pronunciations of "all correct" by editors of the Boston Post in 1839, but what is sure is that the U.S. Presidential Election of 1836 secured its growing usage.

-- Paul JJ Payack, President & The WordMan

Source : The Global Language Monitor

James Bond Aston Martin Car for sale -- $1.5 million




Would you like to buy a used car from James Bond? Especially one that might cost over a million dollars.

The Aston Martin that featured in the James Bond movies "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball" is expected to sell for up to $2.5 million at a vintage motor car auction in Phoenix, Arizona in January, RM Auctions said.

The 007 Aston Martin DB5 is one of several celebrity cars at the Tennessee museum where it has been since the late 1970s. It is one of four cars commissioned by Eon Productions and used for film, tour and promotional use in the mid-60s.

The car has all the Bond gadgets, including front firing .30 caliber Browning machine guns, a wheel mounted tire slasher, retractable rear bullet-proof screen, radar scanner in the wing mirror, passenger ejector seat, an oil slick ejector and revolving number plates, the press release said.

The Aston Martin is expected to fetch from $1.5 million to $2.5 million at the 7th Annual Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona auction on January 20.

Al Capone's 1928 Cadillac Town Sedan, Model 501, Series 341 A, will also be auctioned. The car was fitted with 6mm (1/4-inch) thick boilerplate panels. Its windshield and windows are equipped with one 25mm thick bulletproof glass and the rear window is specially hinged to slide down into the bodywork to allow Capone's associates to thwart pursuers by any means necessary.

The Cadillac is expected to sell for up to $1 million.

A third car at the sale belonged to US country musician Hank Williams Jr. His 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is adorned with silver dollar coins, pistols, rifles and a saddle, and is estimated at up to $350,000.

Love And Marriage Tips

Love is holding hands in the street.

Marriage is holding arguments in the street.

Love is dinner for 2 in your favourite restaurant. Marriage is a Chinese take-out.

Love is cuddling on a sofa.

Marriage is deciding on a sofa. Love is talking about having children. Marriage is talking about getting away from children.

Love is going to bed early.

Marriage is going to sleep early.

Love is a romantic drive. Marriage is a tarmac drive.

Love is losing your appetite.

Marriage is losing your figure. Love is sweet nothing in the ear. Marriage is sweet nothing in the bank.

Love is a flickering flame.

Marriage is a flickering television.

Love is 1 drink and 2 straws. Marriage is "Don't you think you've had enough!". In short, Love is blind,

Marriage is an eye opener!!!

Thoughts to ponder upon...... not for Today...

SO THINK OVER AGAIN BEFORE GETTING MARRIED.

Amazing Tips on Positive Attitude

Amazing Tips on Positive Attitude

Why We Shouldnt Worry...

Almost everyone experiences some form of worry one time or another. It is a part of life. Everyday, we struggle financially, make decisions, and face major changes in life. These things create an inevitable occasional wave of apprehension. Ordinarily, a certain amount of worry is essential for our survival. It helps us to focus on the task at hand and leads us to constructive action. However, when worry goes overboard, instead of being a good friend, reminding us to use good sense, worry suddenly morphs into a bully, making us crazy about things we can't control. Here's a list of reasons why constant worry is not good, if it is at all:

1. Worry is a Complete Waste of Time
Worry changes nothing. We don't accomplish anything or find answers to our questions by worrying. We also cannot add anything to our life by worrying. Worry can only subtract from our lives by causing such infirmities like ulcers or coronary thrombosis. Worry is just muddling away today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterday's troubles.

2. Worry is Unnecessary
Worry can't erase the mistakes of the past. It can't unravel the answers to the future. It can't make anything better in the present. Hence, there is no need for worry because it is inessential.

3. Worry Contradicts Common Sense
We must learn to live one day at a time. God has given us our lives in units of twenty-four hours and we should take life a day at a time. If we wish to live a long and fruitful life, we should respect and live by the biological clock He has built inside us.

4. Worry is Illogical
Worry is illogical because it is futile, unproductive and pointless. It is faith in the negative, trust in the unpleasant, assurance of disaster and belief in defeat. We do not know what tomorrow may bring, so there is no point in worrying about it. Why look ahead and worry about things that have not yet happened. They may just never happen anyway.

5. Worry Creates the Problem
If we are focused on our fears, we are more likely to crash into them. Thinking about them is a confirmation bias of their existence making them exist even if they aren't really there.

Check your Personality and Nature through Month of Born

Check your Personality and Nature through Month of Born
JANUARY
*Ambitious and serious *Loves to teach and be taught *Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses *Likes to criticize *Hardworking and productive *Smart, neat and organised *Sensitive and has deep thoughts *Knows how to make others happy *Quiet unless excited or tensed *Rather reserved *Highly attentive *Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds *Romantic but has difficulties expressing love *Loves children *Homely person *Loyal *Needs to improve social abilities *Easily jealous.

FEBRUARY
*Abstract thoughts *Loves reality and abstract *Intelligent and clever *Changing personality *Temperamental *Quiet, shy and humble *Low self esteem *Honest and loyal *Determined to reach goals *Loves freedom *Rebellious when restricted *Loves aggressiveness *Too sensitive and easily hurt *Showing anger easily *Dislike unnecessary things *Loves making friends but rarely shows it *Daring and stubborn *Ambitious *Realizing dreams and hopes *Sharp *Loves entertainment and leisure *Romantic on the inside not outside *Superstitious and ludicrous *Spendthrift *Learns to show emotions.

MARCH
*Attractive personality *Affectionate *Shy and reserved *Secretive *Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic *Loves peace and serenity *Sensitive to others *Loves to serve others *Not easily angered *Trustworthy *Appreciative and returns kindness *Observant and assess others *Revengeful *Loves to dream and fantasize *Loves traveling *Loves attention *Hasty decisions in choosing partners *Loves home decors *Musically talented *Loves special things *Moody.

APRIL
*Active and dynamic *Decisive and haste but tends to regret *Attractive and affectionate to oneself *Strong mentality *Loves attention *Diplomatic *Consoling *Friendly and solves people's problems *Brave and fearless *Adventurous *Loving and caring *Suave and generous *Emotional *Revengeful *Aggressive *Hasty *Good memory *Moving *Motivate oneself and the others *Sickness usually of the head and chest *Easily get too jealous.

MAY
*Stubborn and hard-hearted *Strong-willed and highly motivated *Sharp thoughts *Easily angered *Attracts others and loves attention *Deep feelings *Beautiful physically and mentally *Firm standpoint *Easily influenced *Needs no motivation *Easily consoled *Systematic (left brain) *Loves to dream *Strong clairvoyance *Understanding *Sickness usually in the ear and neck *Good imagination *Good debating skills *Good physical *Weak breathing *Loves literature and the arts *Loves traveling *Dislike being at home *Restless *Hardworking *High spirited *Spendthrift

JUNE
*Thinks far with vision *Easily influenced by kindness *Polite and soft-spoken *Having lots of ideas *Sensitive *Active mind *Hesitating *Tends to delay *Choosy and always wants the best *Temperamental *Funny and humorous *Loves to joke *Good debating skills *Talkative *Daydreamer *Friendly *Knows how to make friends *Abiding *Able to show character *Easily hurt *Prone to getting colds *Loves to dress up *Easily bored *Fussy *Seldom show emotions *Takes time to recover when hurt *Brand conscious *Executive *Stubborn *Those who loves me are enemies *Those who hates me are friends.

JULY
*Fun to be with *Secretive *Difficult to fathom and to be understood *Quiet unless excited or tensed *Takes pride in oneself *Has reputation *Easily consoled *Honest *Concern about people's feelings *Tactful *Friendly *Approachable *Very emotional *Temperamental and unpredictable *Moody and easily hurt *Witty and starkly *Sentimental *Not revengeful *Forgiving but never forgets *Dislike nonsensical and unnecessary things *Guides others physically and mentally *Sensitive and forms impressions carefully *Caring and loving *Treats others equally *Strong sense of sympathy *Wary and sharp *Judge people through observations *Hardworking *No difficulties in studying *Loves to be alone *Always broods about the past and the old friends *Likes to be quiet *Homely person *Waits for friends *Never looks for friends *Not aggressive unless provoked *Prone to having stomach and dieting problems *Loves to be loved *Easily hurt but takes long to recover *Overly concerned *Puts in effort in work.

AUGUST
*Loves to joke *Attractive *Suave and caring *Brave and fearless *Firm and has leadership qualities *Knows how to console others *Too generous and egoistic *Take high pride of oneself *Thirsty for praises *Extraordinary spirit *Easily angered *Angry when provoked *Easily jealous *Observant *Careful and cautious *Thinks quickly *Independent thoughts *Loves to lead and to be led *Loves to dream *Talented in the arts, music and defense *Sensitive but not petty *Poor resistance against illnesses *Learns to relax *Hasty and rusty *Romantic *Loving and caring *Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER
*Suave and compromising *Careful, cautious and organized *Likes to point out people's mistakes *Likes to criticize *Quiet but able to talk well *Calm and cool *Kind and sympathetic *Concerned and detailed *Trustworthy, loyal and honest *Does work well *Sensitive *Thinking *Good memory *Clever and knowledgeable *Loves to look for information *Must control oneself when criticizing *Able to motivate oneself *Understanding *Secretive *Loves sports, leisure and traveling *Hardly shows emotions *Tends to bottle up feelings *Choosy especially in relationships *Loves wide things *Systematic.

OCTOBER
*Loves to chat *Loves those who loves him *Loves to takes things at the center *Attractive and suave *Inner and physical beauty *Does not lie or pretend *Sympathetic *Treats friends importantly *Always making friends *Easily hurt but recovers easily *Bad tempered *Selfish *Seldom helps unless asked *Daydreamer *Very opinionated *Does not care of what others think *Emotional *Decisive *Strong clairvoyance *Loves to travel, the arts and literature *Soft-spoken, loving and caring *Romantic *Touchy and easily jealous *Concerned *Loves outdoors *Just and fair *Spendthrift and easily influenced *Easily lose confidence.

NOVEMBER
*Has a lot of ideas *Difficult to fathom *Thinks forward *Unique and brilliant *Extraordinary ideas *Sharp thinking *Fine and strong clairvoyance *Can become good doctors *Careful and cautious *Dynamic in personality *Secretive *Inquisitive *Knows how to dig secrets *Always thinking *Less talkative but amiable *Brave and generous *Patient *Stubborn and hard-hearted *If there is a will, there is a way *Determined *Never give up *Hardly become angry unless provoked *Loves to be alone *Thinks differently from others *Sharp-minded *Motivates oneself *Does not appreciate praises *High-spirited *Well-built and tough *Deep love and emotions *Romantic *Uncertain in relationships *Homely *Hardworking *High abilities *Trustworthy *Honest and keeps secrets *Not able to control emotions *Unpredictable.

DECEMBER
*Loyal and generous *Patriotic *Active in games and interactions *Impatient and hasty *Ambitious *Influential in organizations *Fun to be with *Loves to socialize *Loves praises *Loves attention *Loves to be loved *Honest and trustworthy *Not pretending *Short tempered *Changing personality *Not egoistic *Takes high pride in oneself *Hates restrictions *Loves to joke *Good sense of humor *Logical.

Find your Personality through Signature

Find your Personality through Signature
SINGLE UNDERLINE BELOW THE SIGN
These persons are very confident and are good personalities. They are a little bit selfish but believe in "Happiness of human life".

TWO DOTS BELOW THE SIGN
These persons are considered to be Romantic, can easily change their fianc�es as if they change their clothes. They prefer beauty in other persons & they themselves try to look beautiful. They easily attract others.

SINGLE DOT BELOW THE SIGN
These persons are more inclined towards classical arts, simple & are very cool. If you loose faith with them, then these persons will never look back at you. Hence its always better to be careful with these people.

NO UNDERLINES OR DOTS BELOW THE SIGN
These persons enjoy their life in their own way, never pay attention to others views. These are considered to be good natured but are selfish too.

RANDOM SIGN, NO SIMILARITY BETWEEN NAME & SIGN
These persons try to be very smart, hide each & every matter, never say anything in straight forward manner, never pay attention to the other person of what he is talking of.

RANDOM SIGN, SIMILARITY BETWEEN NAME & SIGN
These persons are considered to be intelligent but never think. These people change their ideas & views as fast as the wind changes its direction of flow. They never think whether that particular thing is right or wrong. You can win them just by flattering them.

SIGN IN PRINTED LETTERS
These persons are very kind to us, have a good heart, selfless, are ready to sacrifice their life for the sake of their near & dear. But these seems to think a lot and may get angry very soon.

WRITING COMPLETE NAME AS THEIR SIGN
These persons are very kind hearted, can adjust themselves to any environment & to the person they are talking. These persons are very firm on their views & posses a lot of will power.

Your Personality By Name

Check your personality Name

Does your name begin with: A?
U are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up-front person. You often don't get hints & you never pass any. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating; otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important for you. You tend to be very practical, & not very emotional. Your choices are very good & can only lead to trouble. You are very self satisfied & egoistic.

Does your name begin with: B?
You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as an statement of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your statement of endearments, and particular when it comes to love. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite & feelings. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment.

Does your name begin with: C?
You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good-looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to hold out on affection until you receive this. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without.

Does your name begin with: D?
Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full steam ahead in your suit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement's, sometimes possessive and jealous. You are very sharp & talented often with sense of humor. When people bother to look deep inside they cannot resist what they see. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open attitude. You get jealous of other people and lose your temper.

Does your name begin with: E?
Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion. You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while-it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important. But once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. You will fall asleep with a good book. Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book to a lover.

Does your name begin with: F?
You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are a born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are a favorite fantasy past time. You can be a very generous lover.

Does your name begin with: G?
You are fastidious, seeking perfection within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is your intellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status. You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of stimulation, because you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active-never tiring out. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to people.

Does your name begin with: H?
You seek a mate who can enhance your zest for life, fun & everything you seek for. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. You are very affectionate & very strong. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be very careful with your every move and equally cautious in your involvements often, as you believe that you have to look out for yourself. You are a sensual and patient lover. You will hold off till everything meets your full approval. You are a perfectionist, hard to satisfy and strong in your beliefs. Not influential, you always stand your ground. People can always count on you to stand by them in a crisis. You are a dreamer with a passion for life.

Does your name begin with: I?
You have a great need to be loved, appreciated...even worshiped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You like necking spend hours just touching feeling & exploring. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of statement. You bore easily and thus require adventure and change. Your commitments don't last very long & you often tend to stray. Loyalty is not one of your strong points. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful.

Does your name begin with: J?
You are blessed with a great deal of physical energy. When used for a good cause there is nothing to stop you, except maybe that they aren't always used for the good. ( you could dance all night.) You respond to the thrill of the chase and the challenge of the mating game. You can carry on great romances in your head. At heart you are a roamer and need to set out on your own every so often. You will carry on long- distance relationships with ease. You are idealistic and need to believe in love. You have a need to be nurtured deep within.

Does your name begin with: K?
You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind-natured & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.

Does your name begin with: L?
You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your statement of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated.

Does your name begin with: M?
You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know that appearances can lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but something of a skilled technician. You can easily go to extremes, though, running the gamut from insatiability to boredom with the whole idea of love. You can be highly critical of your mate, seeking perfection in both of you. It is not easy to find someone who can meet your standards. You have difficulty expressing emotions and drawing close to lovers. You are often selfish, thinking you are always right no matter what. You never give in. Winning is your prime desire- at any cost. You often forget friends and family and you live for the moment.

Does your name begin with: N?
You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You believe in total freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of energy is inexhaustible. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You also enjoy mothering your mate. You often have the greatest love affairs all by yourself, in your head. You are very imaginative.

Does your name begin with: O?
You are very interested in fun activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your energy into making money and/or seeking we. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Love is serious business; thus you demand intensity, diversity and is willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check.

Does your name begin with: P?
You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or reputation. Appearances count. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes. You are relatively free of hang-ups. You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.

Does your name begin with: Q?
You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people because of their ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and conversation to turn you on and keep you going.

Does your name begin with: R?
You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is not very important to you. You have to be proved to be worthy for a partner. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.

Does your name begin with: S?
For you, it is pleasure before business. You can be romantically idealistic to a fault and is capable of much sensuality. But you never loose control of your emotions. Once you make the commitment you stick like glue. You could get jealous and possessive. You tend to be very selfish often regarding yourself as the only human being on the planet. You like being the center of attention. You are very caring, sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. Turned on by soft lights, romantic thoughts. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role, or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind nature & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.

Does your name begin with: T?
You are very sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. You like someone who takes the lead. Music, soft lights & romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasize & tend to fall in & out of love soon. When in love you are romantic, idealistic, mushy & extremely. You enjoy having your senses & your feelings stimulated, titillated & teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, all in your own head. Once you put your mind to something you manage to stand by it and see your dreams through. You aren't very good at expressing your feelings. You like things your own way. You do not like change; you like to hold on to things. This may not always be good because if given an opportunity things may develop into great things. You work your way to the top. Attention must be given to what others say because even though you don't want to hear it their advice may turn ! out to save your life.

Does your name begin with: U?
You are enthusiastic & at you're happiest when in love. When not in love you're in love with love and always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as challenge. You are a roamer & needs adventure, excitement freedom. You enjoy giving gifts & looking good. You are willing to put others feelings above yours.

Does your name begin with: V?
You are individualistic & you need freedom, space & excitement. You wait till you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching her/him out. You feel a need to get into his/her head to see hat makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. You believe that age is no barrier. You are good at responding to danger, fear & suspense.

Does your name begin with: W?
You are very proud, determined & refuses to take no for an answer when it come to love. Your ego is at stake all the time. You are romantic, idealistic, often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner for who she or he really is. You feel deeply about love & tends to throw all of your self into a relationship. Nothing is too good for your lover. You like laying love games.

Does your name begin with: X?
You need constant stimulation because you get bored quickly. You can handle more than 1 relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You can do 2 things at once. You are very talented.

Does your name begin with: Y?
You are sensual & very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forget the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation. However if you can make money you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.

Does your name begin with: Z?
You are very romantic but show feels that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate & attracting people who have unusual trouble. You see yourself as a lover's savior.

Save Trees, Trees Save - Amazing Picture India


Save Trees, Trees Save - Amazing Picture India

On Success and Failure

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.

Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. You don'tfail overnight. Instead, failure is a few errors injudgment, repeated every day.

Don't take the casual approach to life. Casualness leads to casualties.

Success is the study of the obvious. Everyone shouldtake Obvious I and Obvious II in school.

It's too bad failures don't give seminars. Wouldn'tthat be valuable? If you meet a guy who has messed up his life for forty years, you've just got to say,"John, if I bring my journal and promise to take goodnotes, would you spend a day with me?"

Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are.

Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy. You might knowhow to read, but more importantly, what's your plan toread?

Average people look for ways of getting away with it;successful people look for ways of getting on with it.

You cannot take the mild approach to the weeds in yourmental garden. You have got to hate weeds enough tokill them. Weeds are not something you handle; weedsare something you devastate.

Humility is a virtue; timidity is a disease.

Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80%how you feel about what you know.

What is powerful is when what you say is just the tipof the iceberg of what you know.

If you spend five minutes complaining, you have justwasted five minutes. If you continue complaining, itwon't be long before they haul you out to a financialdesert and there let you choke on the dust of your own regret.

Do preserve yourself & others while evolving continuously...

On Success and Failure

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.

Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. You don'tfail overnight. Instead, failure is a few errors injudgment, repeated every day.

Don't take the casual approach to life. Casualness leads to casualties.

Success is the study of the obvious. Everyone shouldtake Obvious I and Obvious II in school.

It's too bad failures don't give seminars. Wouldn'tthat be valuable? If you meet a guy who has messed up his life for forty years, you've just got to say,"John, if I bring my journal and promise to take goodnotes, would you spend a day with me?"

Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are.

Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy. You might knowhow to read, but more importantly, what's your plan toread?

Average people look for ways of getting away with it;successful people look for ways of getting on with it.

You cannot take the mild approach to the weeds in yourmental garden. You have got to hate weeds enough tokill them. Weeds are not something you handle; weedsare something you devastate.

Humility is a virtue; timidity is a disease.

Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80%how you feel about what you know.

What is powerful is when what you say is just the tipof the iceberg of what you know.

If you spend five minutes complaining, you have justwasted five minutes. If you continue complaining, itwon't be long before they haul you out to a financialdesert and there let you choke on the dust of your own regret.

Do preserve yourself & others while evolving continuously...

A Smile Is Contagious

A Smile Is Contagious
A smile costs nothing, but gives much. :) It enriches those who give it. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor that he cannot be made richer by it.
A smile creates happiness in the home, promotes good will in business, and is the cornerstone of friendship.:)
It can perk up the weary, bring cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble.
Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. :)
When people are too tired to give you a smile, give them one of yours. No one needs a smile so much as he who has none to give
Spread the Disease Today and Give Someone a SMILE....

Will You Always Love Me?

Will You Always Love Me?
When summers have passed beyondmy fingers on both hands When the color of my hair matchesthe color of the full moon
When my body takes a different shapeand the pounds are easily seenWhen the excitement felt from mytouch seems to lose its magic
Will you see me in a different way?will your love for me change?Or will you whisper each morning Iam still the love of your life?
Will you look upon me with the eyesthat adore and cherish me then?Reminding me why you chose me to bethe one you share your life with?
Will your voice of reassurance whenI am blue, be a measure of your love?Cradling me in your loving arms whenyou see a tear escape my eye
All of these questions and many other'swander through my mind as I sayHold me close my darling and let mefeel your heart beat against mine

Beauty of a Woman

This poem was written by the late eduactor-humorist Sam Levinson for his grand child and read by Audrey Hepburn on Christmas Eve, 1992.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The b eauty of a woman is not inthe clothes she wears,the figure she carries,or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a womanm ust be seen from her eyes,because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a womanis not in a facial mole,b ut true beauty in a womanis reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives,t he beauty of a womanwith passing years—only grows.

Amazing Sentence

Great Sentence with Amazing Lines

Why, you'll soon find out!!!!!

Read the sentence below carefully:

" I do not know where family doctors acquired illegibly perplexinghandwriting nevertheless, extraordinary pharmaceutical intellectualitycounterbalancing indecipherability, transcendentalizes intercommunications incomprehensibleness ".

Amazing Things of the same Sentence
This is a sentence where the Nth word is N letters long. e.g. 3rd word is 3 letters long, 8th word is 8 letters long and so on.

Top 10 tips for better writing - amazing writing tips

The following list of tips should help you to avoid some of the most common slip-ups.

1. Capitals:Avoid the temptation to capitalize words in the middle of a sentence Just To Provide Emphasis Like This. If you want to be more emphatic consider using bold face, italics, color or larger text.

2. Commas:The most common use of the comma is to join together short sentences to make a single longer sentence. We do this with one of the following small joining words: and, or, but, yet, for, nor, or so.

For example:
We have finished the work, and we are looking forward to the weekend.
Notice that the two halves of this sentence could each be sentences in their own right. They thus need to be separated with a comma and joining word. In the next example, though, we don't need a comma: We have finished the work and are looking forward to the weekend.
The halves of that sentence could not stand alone, so no comma was used.

3. Ellipsis:The ellipsis is a series of three -- and ONLY THREE -- full stops used to mark missing words, an uncertain pause, or an abrupt interruption. Avoid the temptation to use six or seven dots -- it looks amateurish. For example, we write:
Niles: But Miss Fine's age is only ...
Fran: Young! Miss Fine's age is only young!

4. Excessive punctuation:Only one exclamation mark or question mark should be used at a time. Consider the following over-punctuated examples:
Buy now!!!
Great bargains!!!!!!!!!! Excessive punctuation looks too much like hysteria and detracts from your credibility. Avoid it.

5. Headings: For long works, establish a clear hierarchy of headings. Microsoft Word's heading styles are great for this. (They also allow you to automatically create a table of contents.)

6. Hyphenating prefixes:Most prefixes don't need a hyphen; i.e. we write "coexist", not "co-exist". There are exceptions, though. The prefixes "self-" and "ex-" are almost always hyphenated.

7. Numbers:Numbers of ten or less are normally written as words.

8. Quotation marks:Users of American English should use double quotes (" "). Users of British English should choose either single quotes (' ') or double quotes and stick with them for the whole document. Incidentally, British English usage is increasingly moving towards single quotes.

9. Spaces:Modern style is to use a single space at the end of a sentence, not two. Also, most punctuation marks (e.g. commas, full stops, question marks) are not preceded by a space.

10.Tables:Set table text one or two points smaller than the main body text and in a sans-serif font such as Arial or Verdana. Avoid vertical lines as they tend to add unnecessary clutter.
Armed with these simple guidelines, your business writing should be well received every time. Good luck!

Five Way to Add More Spice to Your Life

You know the old saying "variety is the spice of life", and although many such phrases are just nonsense, this one is anything but. Because let's be honest, sometimes our lives can become routine. We settle into a comfort zone and boredom and dissatisfaction can soon follow. If you're looking for some exciting ideas to spice up your life, here's my top 5 tips - go on, give them a try!
1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before. A city, town or village, a museum, a theater, a restaurant, cafe or bar, a park, a zoo, a wood or forest - get the idea? Visiting new places broadens your horizons and helps to keep life fresh and interesting.

2. The biggest thief that will ever enter your home does so by your invitation. Your television can steal something more valuable from you than any other thief on the planet: Your precious, non-renewable life time. Time to stop this little thief from pilfering any more! At least once a month, spend an entire week without watching any television and use the time to do something much more life-enhancing. You could workout, read books, learn a new subject - languages, cookery, swimming, diving, computers, wine-tasting, crafts, astronomy, astrology, music, advanced driving, drama, take up a new sport - the list is endless. You'll meet people, you'll develop more skills, you'll add to your knowledge and you'll develop more confidence. And you'll feel more alive!

3. Fancy a challenge - something that will test you to the limit? How about a survival weekend? There are many courses available for this, from basic outdoor survival to more specialized ones for arctic, desert and jungle survival. You'll learn more about the environment, you'll develop survival skills and again, you'll meet new people and share a highly rewarding experience

4. Spontaneity can bring excitement and adventure into life. Doing things on the spur of the moment is fun too! So why not just do something totally unplanned? Get in the car and drive somewhere, go to the train station and take a train journey somewhere, or, for a holiday, just visit your travel broker or go direct to the airport and see what deals they've got for you to go there and then. Have your bags packed and ready and don't forget your passport! This brings the unknown into our lives, and although this can be a little bit frightening, it's also very exciting too. Enjoy the adventure!

5. I've saved the best till last! When it comes to living a happy, fulfilled life, a life where you do all things you really want to do, fear is the biggest threat you will have to face. It ruins the hopes and dreams of millions and millions of people. Every time you give in to a fear, you lose. You miss out on opportunity, experience and happiness. So do something you are afraid of. Yes, I know it is very hard to do this but the alternative - giving in - is much more painful. If you're afraid of heights, learn to abseil or climb. If you're afraid of water, learn to swim. Flying - attend a fear of flying course. Frightened of driving? Start to learn. If you want to start a business, devote the time to become fully informed and start your research. Whatever it is, TAKE ACTION to beat it.

Fear only exists in one place - YOUR MIND. It is an illusion that will set boundaries on your happiness. The only way to break through these boundaries is to confront fear and overcome it. When you do, your confidence will increase, you will experience more happiness and my word will you feel alive!

And there you are, five great ideas for you to try. Make them work for you by putting them into action and don't forget: Knowledge isn't power, it is putting our knowledge in to action so it works for us is what empowers us!

Amazing Definitions of Kiss

Definition of kiss given by Diffrent Professors.

Prof .of Economics - Kiss is that thing for which the demand is aways higher than the supply.

Prof. of Accountancy - Kiss is a credit because it is profitable when returned.

Prof. of Algebra - Kiss is infinity because two divided by nothing.

Prof. of Geometry - Kiss is the shortest distance between two lips.

Prof. of Physics - Kiss is the contraction of mouth due to the expansion of the heart.

Prof. of Chemistry - Kiss is the reaction of the interaction between two hearts.

Prof. of Zoology - Kiss is the interchange of salivary bacteria.

Prof. of Physiology - Kiss is the juxtaposition of two orbicularisoris muscles in the state of contraction.

Prof. of Dentistry - Kiss is infectious and antiseptic.

Prof. of Philosophy - Kiss is the persecution for the child, ecstasy for the youth and homage for the old.

Prof. of English - Kiss is a noun that is used as a conjunction, it is more common than proper, it is spoken in the plural and it is applicable to all.

Prof. of Architecture - Kiss is a process which builds a solid bond between the two dynamic objects

Prof. of Computer Science - What is a kiss? It seems to be an undefined variable

Shrikant Jichkar - Highly Qualified Person in India


49 years old Dr. Shrikant Jichkar is a highly educated person from India with 20 post-graduate University Degrees to his credit. Began as a Medical Doctor (MBBS and MD ) he did his Law (LL.B.) with Post-graduation in International Law (LL.M.) and his Masters in Business Administration (DBM and MBA) and in Journalism (B.Journ). He did his Masters in ten subjects. M.A. (Public Administration ; M.A. (Sociology) ; M.A. (Economics); M.A. (Sanskrit); M.A. (History); M.A.(English Literature); M.A. (Philosophy); M.A. (Political Science) ; M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology); M.A (Psychology). He got his D. Litt (Doctor of Letters) in Sanskrit , the highest of any Degree in a University. Most of his Degrees are with First Merit and he has obtained 28 Gold Medals. Between 1972 and 1990 he has written 42 University Examinations each ever summer and every winter. Limca Books of Record list him as the most qualified person in India.

In 1978 he wrote the IPS (Indian Police Service) examination and got into it, resigned, wrote the prestigious IAS (Indian Administrative Services) examination in 1980 and got into it, resigning in four months to contest his first general election.

In 1980 he was elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assemble becoming the youngest MLA in the country at 25 and subsequently became a very powerful government Minister holding 14 portfolios at a time. After 12 years in the Maharashtra Legislature he was elected to the Indian Parliament in 1992 where he was MP till 1998. In 1999 he lost the election to the Loksabha by a slender margin on 3000 votes in an electorate of 1.4 Million voters.

He rose in politics as a student and youth leader. He has worked on several important committees of the State and Central Government , including the Parliamentary Standing committee on Finance; Patents committee; the Planning Board; Resources Mobilization Committee; Taxation Reforms committee , High Power committee on Irrigation and on Transport.

In 1992 he was appointed as a One Member Committee to found the Sanskrit University in Maharashtra which he founded known as the Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, of which he was elected the first Chancellor. He is currently doing the work of setting up the Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam on 400 acres of land in a forest near Nagpur in India, which is a center for the study of the Vedas and Vedanta. He is also doing the work of preserving the now remaining 11 living shakhas or branches of the Vedas.

He was first associated with Swami Chinmayananda who made him the first President of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra and he traveled all over the country to establish the centers. He was then associated with Pujya Swami Dayananda since 1969. He is presently the National Co-ordinator of the AIM for Seva a movement for service in remote areas. The Sankaracharya of Kanchi has recently felicitated him with special honours for his work among Adivasis on the occasion of the Kanchi Acharyas Peetharohan Golden Jubilee. He is associated with Pujya Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of Living, as his devotee. He is also co-ordinating the work of the Dharma Samstha Pramukh Sabha, a council of the Mahatmas and religious leaders in India. He is presently the president of Maharashtra State Marathi Encyclopedia Production Board.

He is one of the great ritualists in India being an Agnihotri who has established and maintains the three sacred Vedic fires and has himself performed the very rare Agnishtom and Vajapeya Somayajnas which have got him the title of ‘Dixit’ and ‘Somayaji’

He has travelled all around the world representing India and leading Indian delegations on several forums including the UNO, the UNESCO etc. He has one of the biggest personal libraries in India with 52,000 books. He travels all around India speaking on economic topics and giving religious discourses.

In 2000 he suffered from a very deadly type of Cancer for which he was treated in the US for a year and is now totally Cancer free.

Source : http://shrikantjichkar.com/milestones.htm

Pregnancy Risk Factors that Every Pregnant Woman Should be Aware of.......

Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child, some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control. Here are the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled or influenced:....

Exercise - Moderate exercise is helpful as it improves the mother's mental state and can increase oxygen flow to the fetus. However, over-exertion can be dangerous. Most experts recommend reducing your exercise intensity during pregnancy. Activities like walking, swimming, and yoga are popular for pregnant women.

Prenatal Care - Regular doctor visits are important to your baby's development. The body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. Some side effects may be completely normal, whereas other may not. Regular monitoring by a professional will help ensure that your baby will be born healthy.

Exposure to chemicals - During pregnancy, reduce exposure to unnatural chemicals, particularly pesticides in food. Many people now eat organic produce, which is grown without chemicals. The simplest precaution to take before consuming vegetables or fruits is to wash them thoroughly. Also, removing the outer surface of vegetables can be helpful since most pesticides will rest on the outside of the vegetable or fruit.

Smoking - Smoking is not only bad for you, but bad for your baby as well. Smoking during pregnancy reduces the amount of oxygen that the baby receives and increases the risk of miscarriage, bleeding, and morning sickness. Chemicals inhaled while smoking may lead to other health problems with the baby. Reduced birth weight, premature birth, increased risk of SIDS, and stillbirth are other possible consequences. Pregnant women should also avoid second hand smoke.

Alcohol - Drinking can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, including symptoms like low birth weight, medical problems, and behavior abnormalities. As soon as you know you are pregnant, stop drinking. For more detailed information on problems that can be caused by alcohol, visit http://www.nofas.org.

Caffeine - There are many conflicting studies about caffeine and pregnancy and some believe that caffeine is not as harmful as it was once thought to be. Nevertheless, the FDA warns against caffeine consumption during pregnancy and suggests quitting or reducing consumption at the very least. Caffeine has been shown to affect fetal heart rates and awake time (fetuses grow when sleeping). Decaffeinated coffee can also be harmful since producers often add additional chemicals to remove the caffeine. Caffeine can also increase risk of stretch marks. Suddenly quitting coffee intake can cause headaches; so most experts recommend gradually reducing the amount consumed.

Drugs and Herbal Remedies - Always be careful about drugs or herbal remedies that are not prescribed by a doctor. These substances may affect the development of your unborn child.
Nutrition - Good nutrition is crucial to a developing child, particularly getting enough folic acid. Lack of folic acid can cause birth defects. At least 400-1000 micrograms of this B vitamin is suggested (about ten times more if you've already had a child with neural tube birth defects) starting one month before pregnant and throughout the entire pregnancy. Leafy vegetables, orange juice, and beans are some natural sources of folic acid. Many stores sell vitamins with folic acid.

Other factors - Many other factors can affect fetal development, including heart disease, the mother's age (before 15 years and after 35 years is riskier), asthma, excessive stress or depression, diseases, and bleeding. Consult your physician if you are affected by any of these conditions. ..... Learn More About Preagnancy http://online-articles.org/pregnancy/site-map.php

Easternmeetswestern.com - Combination of Friendship, Love, Romance, Dating and Marriage


Easternmeetswestern.com - Combination of Friendship, Love, Romance, Dating and Marriage
Easternmeetswestern.com welcome you to join and use our site as a powerful tool to find friendship, love, romance and marriage at home and abroad.We specialise and are poised to become an outstanding website assisting single males and females in India meet their perfect match from the West, mainly in UK and America.

Without doubt these are interesting and exciting times for us. We are unashamedly ambitious and single minded in our determination to be one of the most outstanding and unique dating websites within the next three years. So best sign up early to stay ahead of any competitors for your future partner in the West. We know of no other dating websites that strive to match Eastern people with the Western people. Already we have been recognised as an exceptional website and are keen to take large strides forward for the internal and external benefit, comfort, security, well-being and future happiness of Indians across the globe.

EMW pragmatically implementing an innovative and successful approach to advertising both in the west and in India which will meet the needs and aspirations of all our members.

You will find the staff at Easternmeetswestern.com to be particularly friendly, courteous and extremely helpful. All our colleagues share a great passion for their work amongst a buzzing culture which is technological, enterprising and inclusive exploiting the creative life talent and intellectual energy of our diverse range of staff.

Easternmeetswestern.com is epitomised by its professional, leading-edge and high impact website. Outstanding designers and developers have prepared this website thoroughly, helped deliver it with enthusiasm and drive, and continue tirelessly to assess comments and feedback in detail to improve the website for it members.

It is impossible to state the importance, value and high regard we have of our members. It is on such people that Easternmeetswestern.com will build its future. This importance is reflected in the services we offer and the lengths we take to go find our members their perfect match. Come and buy your dresses, wedding invitations, live music band, romantic honeymoon and much more online!

Best of all its FREE! No hidden charges, no limited functionality. Its all there for free!! We believe that the internet is a powerful medium even while seeking matrimony. We intend to help you seek your perfect match. We have some easy to use features which will make your matrimonial search quite effective, fast and safe! You get features like an automatic listing of members which match your religion like Hindu Matrimonials, Muslim Matrimonials, Christian Matrimonials, Sikh Matrimonials, Buddhist Matrimonials and community like Bihari Matrimonials, Bengali Matrimonials, Delhi Matrimonials, Gujarati Matrimonials, Kannada Matrimonials, Malayalee Matrimonials, Marathi Matrimonials, Oriya Matrimonials, Punjabi Matrimonials, Rajasthani Matrimonial, Sindhi Matrimonial, Tamil Matrimonial, Telugu Matrimonial, UP Matrimonial your country of residence.

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Taj Mahal - Seven Wonders of the World 2006 - Voting

Taj Mahal - Seven Wonders of the World 2006 - Voting

If the vote for selecting the new Seven Wonders of the World is riding piggy-back on the ubiquitous internet and mobile phones, Taj Mahal's place hinges on your vote.

The global initiative to elect the New Seven World Wonders is hotting up with millions casting their votes from around the world to nominate their favourite wonder. Taj Mahal, the eternal symbol of love that mesmerises visitors with its sparkling white marble structure, is now awaiting your votes to find its place on top.

According to the latest trends, Taj Mahal is trailing third behind Great Wall of China and Potala Palace of Lhasa. Both the Chinese structures together have amassed some 45.92 per cent of the total votes. Taj Mahal and other Indian structures nominated have together only gathered 11.01 per cent of the votes.

According to organisers, the voting on 8888 for Indian structures has by now gathered 242053 votes. Madurai's Meenakshi Temple is also in the fray and voting on SMS for nominating the temple will be made live shortly.

The first round of votes that decide the 21 finalists would be over by end of February 2005. And till December 2005-end the final round of voting would take place to select the new Seven Wonders. The final seven are to be announced through a major international televised event on January 1, 2006.

You could vote by typing "Taj" to 8888. Or by calling on the special lines open for voting, and collecting the six-digit code for voting. With the code one can cast the vote on the website of New seven Wonders.

The seven Ancient Wonders of the World were selected by Philon of Byzantium in 200 BC as a travel guide for fellow Athenians. All the seven ancient sites were located around Mediterranean basin and were one individual's selection. Of all the seven man made wonders of the ancient world only the Pyramid of Giza exists today.

The present voting for the New Seven Wonders, organisers argue, would truly and democratically elect them.

Please click here to vote via telephone for Seven Wornders of the World

Find Best Blogs in India

Find Best Blogs in India

Innumerable contestants, close to 100 nominated blogs and 16 winners emerging in the grand finale to the Indibloggies 2004.

Indiblog of the Year : Deesha (38% Votes).
Atanu Dey wins: Goodies worth Rs.500 from Jitendra
$25 Amazon gift certificate from Shanti and..
A copy of Blogjet's Weblog client for Windows worth $19.95

Best Group IndiBlog : Zoo station (31% Votes).
Wins a Gift Certificate from Amazon or Crossword, courtesy Blogstreet.

Best Sports IndiBlog : Cricinfo : 23 Yards (90% Votes).
Wins a license of FeedDemon 1.10 worth $29.95.

Best science/technology IndiBlog : Sadagopan's weblog (45% Votes).
Sadagopan wins a 1-year Typepad Plus subscription worth $120, courtesy Anand.

Best IndiBlog directory/service : Chittha Vishwa (72% Votes)

Best Topical IndiBlog : Shiok (43% Votes).
Wins a license of FeedDemon 1.10 worth $29.95.

Best Indi-Photoblog : Phantasmagoria (43% Votes). The blog wins:
a license of FeedDemon 1.10 worth $29.95.
A copy of Blogjet's Weblog client for Windows worth $19.95

Best New IndiBlog : India uncut (45% Votes).
Amit wins books worth Rs.500 from Ravishankar Shrivastava

Best Humanities IndiBlog : Lazygeek (77% Votes).
Wins a license of FeedDemon 1.10 worth $29.95.

Best Indiblog Tagline : Ravikiran (58% Votes).
Ravikiran wins a copy of Blogjet's Weblog client for Windows worth $19.95.

Best Designed IndiBlog : MadMan (37% Votes)
Indiblog Lifetime achiever : Kiruba shankar (52% Votes).
Kiruba wins a license of FeedDemon 1.10 worth $29.95.

Best Indic Indiblog [Tamil Blog] : Badri Seshadri (39% Votes). Badri wins:
a $25 Amazon gift certificate from Sidharth Sivasailam
Goodies worth Rs.750 from Jitendra

Best Indic Indiblog [Malayalam Blog] : Paul Raj (67% Votes)

Best Indic Indiblog [Hindi Blog] : Roznamcha (53% Votes). Atul wins:
Goodies worth Rs.750 from Jitendra
books worth Rs.500 from Ravishankar Shrivastava
one copy of Microsoft Office 2003 Hindi from Microsoft, India

Best Indic Indiblog [Marathi Blog] : Mee Maza (67% Votes)

Source : Indibloggies 2004 - http://indibloggies.blogspot.com/

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