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« on: March 09, 2010, 09:56:17 PM »
“The internet is not something you just dump something on. It’s not a big truck. It’s a series of tubes,” former Republican Senator Ted Stevens explained back in 2006.
And now, thanks to that series of tubes, you can watch a bear give birth. We don’t know what Stevens would make of this, but here comes the bear-cam.
The BBC reports that for the very first time, a webcam has been placed inside the den belonging to a pregnant wild black bear named Lily, and the “bear-cam” will stream live images to the web as she gives birth.
The bear biologist tracking Lily hopes this live birth will help people overcome their fears and misconceptions about bears. The biologist, Lynn Rogers of the Wildlife Research Institute in northern Minnesota, told the BBC:“We’re putting it [the bear-cam] there because there is so much that we don’t know about what bears do in dens and what behavior they have leading up to giving birth. And how they take care of the cubs.” Lily is three years old, and viewers who see the live birth may see the arrival of three cubs–that’s the size of a regular bear litter. This may all seem like quite an invasion of privacy, however Lily is no stranger to the Internet. She’s already a bit of a star on Facebook. Her “Lily The Black Bear” fan page has garnered more than 30,000 fans. She also has her own Twitter account.
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« on: March 09, 2010, 08:01:45 AM »
Doubt sees the obstacles.
Faith sees the way.
Doubt sees the darkest night.
Faith sees the day.
Doubt dreads to take a step.
Faith soars on high.
Doubt questions "Who believes"?
Faith answers "I".
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« on: March 09, 2010, 07:52:22 AM »
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, and all of the others including Love.
One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all repaired their boats and left. Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to persevere until the last possible moment. When the island was almost sinking, Love decided to ask for help.
Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, can you take me with you?" Richness answered, "No I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place for you here."
Love decided to ask Vanity, who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel, "Vanity, please help me!" "I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat," Vanity answered.
Sadness was close by so Love asked for help, "Sadness let me go with you." "Oh...Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!" Happiness passed by Love too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her!
Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come Love, I will take you." It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that he even forgot to ask the elder her name.
When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Love realizing how much he owed the elder, asked Knowledge, another elder, "Who helped me?"
"It was Time", Knowledge answered.
"Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered,"Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is."
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« on: March 09, 2010, 07:27:40 AM »
The right food, exercise, and sleep regime can help you improve your memory. Here are three things you can do to jumpstart your brain:
1. Aerobicize.. Older adults who do regular aerobic exercise (at least three hours a week) show increased blood flow to the brain, which could prevent a decline in brain function, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
2. Go to bed earlier. Researchers from the University of Chicago found that getting a good night’s sleep (it really doesn’t matter how long) after learning something new helps you remember exactly how to do that task
3. Eat more cauliflower. A new study indicates that citicoline supplements can help boost energy and efficiency in your frontal lobe—the region responsible for decision-making, reasoning, and working memory.
You can also get citicoline indirectly by eating certain foods. Cauliflower, soybeans, egg yolks, fish, and peanuts are all sources of the B-vitamin-like nutrient choline, which is absorbed through the intestines and converted to citicoline in the brain.
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« on: March 08, 2010, 09:36:36 PM »
The Ig Nobel Prizes, which are handed out annually at Harvard University by actual Nobel Prize laureates, were founded in 1990 in order to recognize scientific research that "first makes you laugh, then makes you think." Conducted under the auspices of the scientific humor magazine "Annals of Improbable Research," the awards are intended to "celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology."
The 2009 Ig Nobel Awards were handed out in Oct., by the Annals of Improbable Research Magazine, at the 19th Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony at Harvard. The awards celebrate some of the most bizarre scientific studies from the past year.
One of our favorites, the Ig Nobel Peace Prize, was awarded to a research team for their study to determine—by experiment—whether it’s better to be smashed over the head by a full beer bottle or any empty one.
The Public Health Prize went to a team that developed a bra that can be used as two gas masks in an emergency. :mean: :mean: :mean: :mean:
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« on: March 08, 2010, 09:28:35 PM »
Come to Kazakhstan—specifically the ice-cold capital of Astana—said Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev in an annual speech yesterday. Here is part of his pitch to diplomats and government officials, via Reuters: “Well today it’s only -30 C. It only strengthens our spirit,” Nazarbayev, in power for 20 years, told diplomats at his lavish marble-and-turquoise presidential palace.
“This city is so sterile. Even germs can’t survive in this weather. So we can enjoy living long lives here. Well, maybe not as long as those of mammoths, but still quite long.” Great success! Nazarbayev thinks Astana is so extreme that he moved Kazakhstan’s capital there in 1997, which makes Astana the second-coldest capital city in the world.
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« on: March 08, 2010, 09:02:18 PM »
We met on the second floor,
You said hi, and in return I ignored.
to me you seemed nothing more than a chore.
Our first assignment we exchanged words,
we hit it off well, I hadn’t a clue
that I could be so lucky to find someone like you
The more we talked the more I knew
That nothing could change how I felt about you
It started with a smile that led to a few
you lifted my heart that eventually flew
The year came and went fast
Now all we had was in the past
I never knew my first hug would be my last
The summer came and we lost contact
I felt as if part of me was lack
I missed you as a matter of fact
College came and I felt so alone
didn’t even get a text on my phone
I felt as if I were lost in Rome
Then one day I get a text from you
saying how you haven’t a clue
how you could stay away for as long as you did
Our relationship took off
We helped each other through times both easy and tough
never knew someone could love me this much
But that day came where it all fell apart
I let you in and you crushed my heart
I guess it was my fault in part
It started with a smile that led to a few
you lifted my heart that eventually flew
Even though it wasn’t meant to be
I thank you for teaching me,
That it’s ok to open up
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« on: March 08, 2010, 08:55:54 PM »
I may not be the one you want,
But I am the one you need.
The who will lift you up,
When I'm blind or drowning in the sea.
I have the strength to make you whole,
I will be your shield.
Protect you from everything that scares you,
Lay with you in grassy fields.
I may not be the one you want,
Give me chance and you will see.
I can make you happy,
Help you stay strong and believe. Alex Caldwell
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« on: March 08, 2010, 08:46:10 PM »
AIDs Virus is Man Made Dr. Strecker was first American scientist to put forward this theory; he claimed that AIDS virus is man-made, created by National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization in their laboratories at Ft. Dietrick, Maryland in USA during 1970-74; Dr William Cooper claimed that this whole plan was supervised by CIA.Lizard people run the world This theory was put forward by BBC reporter David icke ; according to him world is controlled by blood-drinking, shape shifting reptilian humanoids from the Alpha Draconis star system.
David Icke says that many influential politicians like George Bush, Elizabeth II and many British royals belong to this group; David claims Lady Diana disclosed this fact to her close friends long time ago.Moon landing was faked by NASA Officially first Moon landing took place on July 20, 1969, when two astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz aldrin landed on Moon; but there are some experts who believe that this moon landing exercise was total drama; first argument they give is that US flag hoisted on moon by astronauts was fluttering which is not possible as everyone knows that there is no atmosphere on moon; they also say that shadows of the astronauts were different although they were standing close to each other.Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories John F Kennedy President was assassinated on 22 November,1963;conspiracy theorists believe that KGB organized the assassination of Kennedy to take revenge of humiliation of Cuban missile crisis; there is another theory which suggests that Kennedy was killed by Israelis who were really angry over his sympathies with arabs and because he was not in favour of Israeli secret nuclear program.
Some analysts like Jim Marrs and Craig Roberts believe that he was murdered by bankers of Federal Reserve who were feeling threatened by Executive Order 11,110 issued by John F Kennedy; this executive order enabled the Treasury to print silver certificates, bypassing the Federal Reserve System.Pearl Harbor was allowed to happen Writers like Robert Stinnett and former United States Navy Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald, have argued that various parties high in the U.S. and British governments knew of the attack in advance and may even have let it happen or encouraged it in order to force America into World war II; according to a report US Government got as much 28 warning about possible Japanese attack but Government did nothing to save Americans from pearl harbor attack.
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« on: March 07, 2010, 09:18:55 PM »
Shirley Temple at age 6 Shirley Temple started her film carrier in the age of three from a Musical film called stand up in 1934. In the same year she showed her immense talent in Bright Eyes Movie (comedy movie) followed by other hits like Curly Top, Heidi Little Miss Marker and Baby Take a Bow. Shirley Temple won many awards including Academy Juvenile Award (1943), Academy Honorary Award (1934), Oscar Award (1935) and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (2000). She also worked as ambassador of USA in Ghana (1974–1976) and Czechoslovakia (1989–1992)Justin Henry at age 8 Justin Henry started his film carrier in 1979 with a movie Kramer vs. Kramer which earned him nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Currently he is a digital media business professional and a poker playerJackie Cooper at age 9 Jackie Cooper was the youngest person to be nominated for Best Actor Award, for Skippy in 1931; his record was broken by Shirley Temple when she was nominated for Academy award in the age of six. Jackie Cooper married three times but his third marriage was most successful that lasted till his death.Tatum O’Neal at age 10 Tatum O’Neal was the youngest person nominated and winner of Best Supporting Actress, for Paper Moon in 1974. She acted in many successful movies including The Bad News Bears, International Velvet, Little Darlings, Nickelodeon and Circle of Two. Her personal life had many bumps; none of her relatives attended her marriage with John McEnroe. The couple divorced in 1996Keisha Castle-Hughes at age 13 Keisha an Australian born New Zealand actor who started her carrier with a film called Whale Rider. In 2004 she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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« on: March 07, 2010, 08:31:43 PM »
A time comes in your life when you finally get…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out…ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying and blaming and struggling to hold on. Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes.
This is your awakening.
You realize it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to magically appear over the next horizon.
You realize that in the real world there aren’t always fairy tale endings, and that any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you…and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are…and that’s OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.
You learn the importance of loving and championing yourself…and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval.
Your stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you – or didn’t do for you – and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.
You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and everything isn’t always about you.
So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself…and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties…and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you’ve outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with.
You learn that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a “consumer” looking for you next fix.
You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.
You learn that you don’t know everything, it’s not you job to save the world and that you can’t teach a pig to sing. You learn the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You learn that alone does not mean lonely.
You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO.
You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs.
You learn that your body really is your temple. You begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drinking more water, and take more time to exercise.
You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.
You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you deserve, and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen.
More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You learn that no one can do it all alone, and that it’s OK to risk asking for help.
You learn the only thing you must truly fear is fear itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms.
You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.
You learn that life isn’t always fair, you don’t always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people…and you lean not to always take it personally.
You learn that nobody’s punishing you and everything isn’t always somebody’s fault. It’s just life happening. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.
You lean that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.
Then, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than you heart’s desire.
You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.
You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind.
Finally, with courage in you heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.
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« on: March 07, 2010, 08:04:47 PM »
A Colorado family and an Arizona nonprofit are fighting in court over who gets the head of a woman who died this month, along with a $50,000 annuity she left behind.
Police in Georgia say a 23-year-old man grabbed a baseball bat inside of a Walmart store on Wednesday and smashed 29 flat-screen televisions. I am guessing anger management courses will be part of his sentence.
A strip club in Ohio has raised $1,000 for Haitian earthquake relief during what was billed as “Lap dances for Haiti. Ummm, is that legal?
Police say a man who stuffed 75 bottles of body lotion in his pants couldn’t slip away from authorities, hampered by slacks that were nearly bursting at the seams. Dry skin I guess?
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« on: March 07, 2010, 09:29:45 AM »
I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of a 5 year old again.
* I want to go to McDonald's and think that it is a four star restaurant.
* I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples in a pond with rocks.
* I want to think M&M's are better than money because you can eat them.
* I want to lie under a big oak tree and watch the ants march up its trunk.
* I want to run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day.
* I want to go fishing and care more about catching the minnows along the shore than the big bass in the lake.
* I want to think the world is fair.
* I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all I knew about were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes. When I didn't know what I know now. When all I knew was to be happy because I was blissfully unaware of all the things that should make me worried.
* I want to think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because it is prettier and weighs more.
* I want to think that everyone is honest and good. I want to believe that anything is possible.
* I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things in life again.
* I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, dreams, the imagination, the Tooth Fairy, a kiss that makes a boo-boo go away, making angels in the snow, and that my dad and G-d are the strongest people in the world.
So......here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit cards and the bills, my 401K statements, my stocks and bonds, my collections, my insurance premiums, my job, my house and the payments, my e-mail address, pager, cell phone, computer, and watch. I am officially resigning from adulthood. And if you want to discuss this with me further, you'll have to catch me :mean: :mean:
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« on: March 07, 2010, 06:49:11 AM »
Your language might offend some people, but the tone and attitude behind your words do far greater damage to all of your relationships.
Even if your friends and associates commonly use cuss words, you will be perceived as more mature, intelligent, articulate, polite, considerate and pleasant if you control your language and the emotions that typically prompt expletives. You can choose to have character and class, or be considered rude, crude and crass.
Cursing is sometimes humorous, but sometimes abusive. It can help vent anger, or provoke it. It can relieve stress, or cause it. It can be clever and flirtatious, or sexist and intimidating. Consequently, be aware of when and where you swear. Control it, tame it, time it. Or, to be on the safe side, stop using it altogether.
1. Recognize that swearing does damage.
You probably swear because it is easy, fun, candid, emphatic, expressive, breaks rules, and somehow partially reduces anger and pain. But the negatives outweigh the positives. You really don't win an argument by swearing. You don't prove that you are smart or articulate. You don't earn respect or admiration. You don't motivate, you intimidate. Swearing doesn't get you hired, promoted, or romantically connected.2. Start by eliminating casual swearing. Pretend that your sweet little grandmother or your young daughter is always next to you. Use inflections for emphasis instead of offensive adjectives. Be more descriptive instead of using the "s" word to describe everything from objects, work and the weather to the way you feel, the way someone looks, and the way something smells. 3. Think positively. Look to the bright side. Develop a "can do" attitude. Worry only to the point that motivates you to prepare for the problem, then hope for the best. A positive mental attitude not only eliminates lots of swearing, it brings you contentment and brightens your personality.4. Practice being patient. When you are stuck in line or in traffic, ask yourself if a few more minutes matters. Be honest -- does it really matter? If so, and you have no control of the situation, plan the rest of your day or do the thinking that you say you never have time to do. Talk to someone, even a stranger in line with you.
5. Cope, don't cuss. We live in an imperfect world, yet our expectations continually increase. Each day can be filled with aggravations, delays, disappointments and frustrations. The fact is, we have to deal with them anyway. So stop cussing and learn to cope. Consider even the smallest annoyance a challenge, and feel proud of yourself for taking care of it cheerfully and efficiently.6. Stop complaining. Before you start griping or whining about something, remind yourself of a very important reality: no one wants to hear it! Why would they? Avoid complaining about matters that you and the people with you have no control over. For all other complaints, try to offer a rational solution. Others will admire your common sense, wisdom and calm approach to the problem.7. Use alternative words. English is a colorful language, but chronic cursers repeatedly use the same, unimaginative words that have been around for centuries. Take the time to develop your own list of alternatives to the nasty words you now use, relying on your own intelligence, a thesaurus, good books, and even some of the more clever TV shows. Select a few powerful or even funny words, and get in the habit of substituting them for swear words. For example, instead of B.S., choices range from lie, fabrication, nonsense and exaggeration to bunk, baloney, drivel, malarkey, hokum, hogwash and balderdash. They might not give you satisfaction at first, but they will eventually.8. Make your point politely. Some substitute words can be just as offensive if your tone is abrasive or you insult someone. Think of the response to what you are about to say, and decide if you need to reword your statement to be more effective. For example, if someone suggests that you are doing something incorrectly, your response can range from "Who gives a flying f___?" to "I don't care," to "It really doesn't matter," or "I think my way is faster." The first reply is defensive, defiant, belligerent, and reflects a terrible attitude. The last reply is a justification that the other person might appreciate. Take the time to make your point in a mature and convincing manner.9. Think of what you should have said. It is easy to blurt out a swear word at an inappropriate time, or to bark out a tactless or tasteless remark before you have a chance to consider the impact. Think of what you could have said. After you shout an expletive, simply say the tamer word you wished you had said. If you make a statement that you later realize was negative, confrontational or rude, think of how you could have phrased the statement. Over time, these exercises will train you to think and act differently.10. Work at it. Breaking the swearing habit might prove to be no easier than losing weight, giving up cigarettes, or correcting any other habit. It takes practice, support from others, and a true desire to be a better person -- not only by controlling your language, but the emotions that prompt you to swear. Here are a few exercises to condition yourself:
• Think in clean language, and switch negative thoughts into positive solutions.
• When you are on your way to a situation you know will test your temper and your tongue, plan ahead what you will say and how you will say it.
• Tell your family or friends what you are doing, and you will be more cautious around them.
• Determine when and why you swear the most, and develop your own tricks for changing your behavior.
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« on: March 06, 2010, 08:25:35 PM »
It's said that a little money goes a long way. How long of a way? Take a look at what Dubai in the United Arab Emirates looked like a few years ago. And now, after the Middle East oil boom.
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« on: March 06, 2010, 08:12:14 PM »
LONDON, March 6 - A London official says the city's taxi cab drivers may be required to take courses on how to remain quiet while transporting passengers.
John Mason, Transport for London's head of taxi regulation, said while London taxi drivers currently pass a variety of tests to become licensed, he is considering making additional courses mandatory to improve taxi services, The Daily Telegraph said Saturday.
Among the potential course subjects in improved customer service would be how to recognize when a passenger would enjoy a quiet cab ride or how to transport disabled passengers.
Mason acknowledged that London's famed cab drivers have earned a reputation as outspoken and entertaining individuals, but added there is "always room for improvement."
"It's a world-renowned service. The drivers are always perceived to be some of the great characters you come across in London," he said.
"There is always room for improvement. Perhaps it is good sometimes to keep your mouth shut if you sense vibes from the customer that perhaps they are having a bad day."
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« on: March 06, 2010, 07:04:46 PM »
Longest Beard Hans Langseth, Norway (5.65 meters (18 feet 6 inches)) He was born in Norway on July 14, 1846 and later shifted to Kensett, USA. The mysterious man spent most of his life as a farmer. Although he traveled with circus shows, exhibiting his beard to the public. Hans died in Barney, North Dakota and was buried there but after some time his grave was shifted near his wife grave in Kensett.Longest Tongue Stephen Taylor, UK (9.8 cm / 3.86 in) Stephen Taylor is no longer a stranger. He is the one who is well known all over the world for his long tongue. His 9.8 cm (3.86 in) tongue was measured on 11 February 2009 at Westwood Medical Centre, Coventry, United Kingdom.Longest Legs Svetlana Pankratova, Russia (4 ft 4 in/132 centimeters) Svetlana Pankratova holds the record of having longest legs in the history. She was born in Russian city of Volgograd. Svetlana played basketball during her educational carrier at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Virginia and set unbroken records. She is currently living in Spain.Longest Female Nails Lee Redmond, USA (7.513 meters) Her first sight could scare a lot of people thinking as if she is either a ghost or a spirit. Sixty eight years old Lee Redmond lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. She grew her nails for 30 long years. Recently she cut off her nails and started living normal life.Longest Hair Xie Qiuping, China (5.627 m (18 ft 5.54 in)) She started growing her hair when she was thirteen (13) years old. Xie Qiuping had to wait for 31 years to grow 5.627 meters (18 ft 5.54 in) long hairs
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« on: March 06, 2010, 06:38:29 PM »
One look at you is all it takes
An injection of your kiss and glow
And my will just breaks
I think you know
I was a liar before I met you
Now your tenderness makes me weak
How can I lie so near to goodness
When I cannot even speak?
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« on: March 05, 2010, 07:37:08 PM »
Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon ($1.49 million) Patek Philippe Sky was sold worth $1.49 million USD in Hong Kong on April 10, 2008. It is considered as one of the most complicated watch ever produced by any company around the world. Its movement consists of 686 parts, some of which are microscopically small. Petek Philippe & Co produced two watches each year- one in platinum and other comes in red rose gold. Gold case comes with a diameter of 43mm and a thickness of 16.2mm. The watch also hold 33 hidden features including a thermometer, time of sunrise, equation of time, the date of Easter, sidereal time.Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile ($1.4 million) Tour de l’Ile is producted by a Vacheron Constantin; which was founded by Jean-Marc Vacheron in 1755. Researchers spent over 10,000 hrs to research and develop world’s 2nd most expensive watch. The watch includes 834 parts and 16 horological complicationsHublot Black Caviar Bang Watch ($1 million) World 3rd most expensive watch and only of its type is made of white gold and black caviar and diamond. Researchers and developers spent over 2,000 hrs to bring this masterpiece on the scene. An estimated 544 pieces of rarer black diamonds are used with 18 k white gold.Louis Moinet Magistralis ($868,000) Louis Moinet is the world’s first and only brand to create a watch featuring an authentic piece of the moon. It beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour and features a (double-bladed) self-compensating balance and a flame-blued Breguet balance spring. The perpetual calendar function displays the day, date and month over four years. Its unique feature is its small size, as the perpetual date mechanisms of the period were usually much larger.Blancpain 1735, Grande Complication watch ($800,000) World’s fifth most expensive watch was made by Blancpain, a Swiss watch manufacturing company that was founded by Jehan-Jaques in 1735. The watch also displays day of the week, date, month, and leap year. With its 740 individual hand finished components, the 1735 remains the world’s most complicated automatic wristwatch produced in a series.
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« on: March 04, 2010, 05:53:41 PM »
Diamond Studded Platinum Handbag by GInza Tanaka € 1,422,122.00 The most expensive handbag is the platinum purse by Japanese jewelry house Ginza Tanaka. It is made of platinum and 2,182 diamonds totaling 208 carats. The strap can be worn as necklace or bracelet when taken off and an 8 carat pear shaped diamond on it can be worn separately as a brooch.Diamond Forever by Chanel € 185,646.00 Second on the list is a version of the classic Chanel shoulder bag made of white alligator skin farmed and treated with a matte finish and 334 diamonds for a total of 3.56 carats set in 18-carat white gold forming the iconic Chanel “Cs”. The shoulder straps are also made of white gold. A limited edition with only 13 available worldwide.Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag by Hermès € 85,342.00 Named after actress and singer Jane Birkin the Black Crocodile Birkin Bag designed by Hermès is third on the list. It is made of matte crocodile leather and 10 carats of white diamonds set in white gold and placed on its clasp, 4 silver feet on the bottom, lock, keys and couchette. This bag is also only limited available.Cleopatra Clutch by Lana Marks € 71,144.00 Fourth on this list is the Cleopatra Clutch designed by Lana Marks. It is made of metallic silver alligator skin, 1500 fully cut and faceted black and white diamonds set in an 18 carat white gold frame, signed and numbered. Only five of them are made each year.Precious Rose by Judith Leiber € 65,457.00 A handmade evening purse designed in the shape of a rose by Judith Leiber is fifth on the list. It is made of metallic kidskin with 1,016 diamonds totaling 42,556 carats, 1,169 pink sapphires and 800 tourmaline’s. Only one of this hand-crafted most exquisite bag is available.
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