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#5133

From: Sakthi <sakthi0808@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 1, 2010 6:58 am
Subject:: :::Most expensive Watches:::

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#5134

From: FARDEEN <risky_ade86@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 1, 2010 10:49 am
Subject:: ``` The Wishing Spheres Of Singapore ```

risky_ade86

``` The Wishing Spheres Of Singapore ```

Every year, the people of Singapore celebrate the coming of the New Year by launching wishing spheres in the Singapore River.

The tradition of the wishing spheres was launched years ago by Singapore’s authorities as a way to bring people together and now it’s become an international event. People travel from all over the world to write their wishes for the new year on a giant white sphere and throw it in the Singapore River.

This year, a record 10,000 wishing spheres were available for inking, but they still weren’t enough to cover demand. The wishing-sphere-covered Singapore River is quite a sight to behold this time of year, especially at night, when the spheres are lit.

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#5135

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 1, 2010 12:18 pm
Subject:: ``` Last Wish of Your Parents ```

#5136

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 1, 2010 4:33 pm
Subject:: ``` Anger Control Kit ```

#5137

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 2, 2010 3:54 am
Subject:: Good Morning Friends.. Have a Wonderful Tuesday..

#5138

From: ROMEO <pramodromeo@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 2, 2010 5:28 am
Subject:: ``` Didyma [Turkey] ```

pramodromeo

Didyma was an ancient Ionian sanctuary, the modern Didim, Turkey, containing a temple and oracle of Apollo, the Didymaion. In Greek didyma means "twin", but the Greeks who sought a "twin" at Didyma ignored the Carian origin of the name. Next to Delphi, Didyma was the most renowned oracle of the Hellenic world.

Didyma was the largest and most significant sanctuary on the territory of the great classical city Miletus. To approach it, visitors would follow the Sacred Way to Didyma, about 17km long. Along the way, were ritual waystations, and statues of members of the Branchidae family, male and female, as well as animal figures. Some of these statues, dating to the 6th century BC are now in the British Museum, taken by Charles Newton in the 19th century.

``` Didyma [Turkey] ```

#5139

From: ROMEO <pramodromeo@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 2, 2010 5:21 am
Subject:: Art Painting : The Death of Socrates

pramodromeo

``` Art Painting: The Death of Socrates ```

Artist: Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825)
Painting: The Death of Socrates
Date: 1787
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 51 x 77 1/4 in. (129.5 x 196.2 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1931.

Accused by the Athenian government of denying the gods and corrupting the young through his teachings, Socrates (469–399 B.C.) was offered the choice of renouncing his beliefs or being sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. David shows him calmly discoursing on the immortality of the soul with his grief-stricken disciples. Painted in 1787, the picture, with its stoic theme, is perhaps David's most perfect Neoclassical statement. The printmaker and publisher John Boydell wrote to Sir Joshua Reynolds that it was "the greatest effort of art since the Sistine Chapel and the stanze of Raphael. . . . This work would have done honour to Athens at the time of Pericles." The subject is loosely based on Plato's Phaedo, but in painting it David consulted a variety of sources, including Diderot's treatise on dramatic poetry of 1758 and works by the poet André Chenier. The pose of the figure at the foot of the bed was reportedly inspired by a passage in a novel by the English writer Richardson.

#5141

From: forwards4all <moderator.forwards4all@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 3, 2010 1:00 pm
Subject:: ``` 2010 Tough Guy Challenge ```

``` 2010 Tough Guy Challenge ```

More than 5,000 wanna-be tough guys � and gals � from around the world descended on England Sunday, battling mud, ice, fire, and frigid temperatures in a bid to finish the 24th annual Tough Guy challenge.

About 4,600 of the participants completed the 8-mile obstacle course, a trial that has been dubbed the world's "most dangerous taste of mental and physical pain," the BBC reports.

Proceeds from the event, held in Perton, Staffordshire, are donated to charity.

Among the challenges participants face are leaps over pits of fire, swims through pools of mud, and a climb over an electrified fence called "The Tiger."

"There is nothing like this in the world, and that is why people from all over the globe want to come here," event organizer Mouser Wilson told London's Daily Mail.

"Every year there's something new � we have a zip-line this year which takes you down a 1,000 meters very quickly and if you don't let go above the water, you'll go straight into the wall . . . We had a fair few broken bones."

But many participants view the perilous course as "a journey of self discovery," Wilson told the Daily Mail.

And 32-year-old Lima Posthewaite of Bristol agrees. "Every single inch of you aches afterwards, but the sense of achievement is so satisfying that it's worth the pain," he told the paper. "This is the first time I've done it... but it won't be the last."

#5142

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 3, 2010 12:47 pm
Subject:: ``` Inspirational Story: What Life is all About ? ```

``` Inspirational Story: What Life is all About ? ```

A Long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him
the area of land he has covered.

Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible.

When he was hungry,thirsty or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible. Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I pushed myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday tomake more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health, time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love to do. One day when we look back, we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed. Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition. Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.

Lessons to Learn from The Story:

Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time. You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts.

Happiness is the meaning and the purposeof Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile, Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balance lifestyle and enjoy Life!

#5144

From: ROMEO <pramodromeo@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 4, 2010 5:24 am
Subject:: ``` Few HD Wallpapers ```

pramodromeo

#5145

From: ROMEO <pramodromeo@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 4, 2010 5:42 am
Subject:: ``` Nubians [Ancient Rules of Egypt] ```

pramodromeo

``` Nubians [Ancient Rules of Egypt] ```

One of the greatest—and last—of the Nubians who ruled Egypt in the seventh and eighth centuries B.C., the pharaoh known as Taharqa restored the grandeur of ancient temples along the Nile while fighting off Assyrians who invaded from the north. Assyrian king Assurbanipal’s troops finally pushed him south to his Nubian homeland, where he died in 664 B.C.

After capturing city after city along the Nile River in 730 B.C., troops commanded by King Piye of Nubia storm the great walled capital of Memphis with flaming arrows. Piye modeled himself after powerful pharaohs such as Ramses II (statues), claiming to be the rightful ruler of Egypt. His triumph over the northern chiefs would unite all Egypt under Nubian rule for three-quarters of a century.

Rows of Nubian archers march in stride in a wooden model, about 20 inches high, discovered in Assiut in the tomb of an 11th dynasty provincial governor named Mesehti. This period, around 2000 B.C., was one of turmoil in Egypt, and many local chiefs recruited Nubians and other foreigners to fight in their armies.

The ruins of columns, along with one restored to its full height, mark the entrance porch that King Taharqa added to the Great Temple of Amun at Karnak, one of ancient Egypt’s most sacred sites.

Statues of Nubian kings up to ten feet high were found buried at the Nubian capital of Kerma, in Sudan. Smashed during Egyptian King Psamtek II’s incursion south around 593 B.C., they were recently reassembled.

At the height of his power, King Taharqa leads his queens through the crowds during a festival at the temple complex of Nubia’s Jebel Barkal, its pinnacle gleaming with gold. Accompanied by a sacred ship bearing an image of the god Amun, Taharqa is robed in a priestly leopard skin and crowned with the double uraeus that declares him Lord of the Two Lands—ruler of both Nubia and Egypt.

Queen Kawit, shown on her sarcophagus having her hair dressed, was one of the noble women believed to have been sent from Nubia to make diplomatic marriages with 11th-dynasty pharaoh Mentuhotep II.

At Jebel Barkal, Taharqa created a temple dedicated to the goddess Mut, the consort of Amun—part of a grand building campaign throughout his empire, from northern Egypt down into Nubia.

A lion devouring a Nubian, crafted during the 19th dynasty possibly as a fly-whisk handle, symbolizes the valiant ruler of Egypt subjugating the Nubians to protect his country and avert chaos.

Nubia was a major source of gold for ancient Egypt. At Thebes the tomb of King Tutankhamun’s viceroy to Nubia—a man named Huy—shows Nubian royalty in procession delivering rings of gold as part of their tribute to their overlord.

The skilled goldsmiths of Nubia created masterpieces such as a pendant of the goddess Isis from the tomb of a Nubian king at Nuri.

Centuries after Nubia lost control of Egypt, it continued to follow its neighbor’s tradition of marking royal tombs with pyramids, like these restored at Meroë. Today Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt.

#5146

From: forwards4all <moderator.forwards4all@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 4, 2010 10:07 am
Subject:: Mil Mi-24 Russian Helicopter [8 pics]

``` Mil Mi-24 Russian Helicopter ```

The Mil Mi-24 (NATO reporting name 'Hind') is a large helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and operated from 1972 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and over thirty other nations.�Read more...

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#5147

From: forwards4all <moderator.forwards4all@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 11:46 am
Subject:: Top Five Weird Dismissals in Cricket [Video]

#5148

From: Jessica Roy <jessica.roy85@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 8:56 am
Subject:: 2010 Tigers on a 200 meter scroll [Pics]

jessica.roy85

#5149

From: NARESHVAKHARIA <NARESHVAKHARIA@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 1:12 am
Subject:: Cochin Carnival [Pics]

nareshvakharia

Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast observed during the last week of every year in Fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to the Portuguese New Year revelry held here during the colonial days.

It has evolved as an occasion for the youth to enjoy the party-like atmosphere. With unique games, competitions and illumination during these days, Fort Kochi puts on a festive look. The highlight of the Carnival is the massive procession on the New Year Day. The procession is led by a caparisoned elephant accompanied by drums and music, spectacular floats, different folk art forms, Panchavadyam etc. north indian dances also figure in the festivities.

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#5150

From: NARESH VAKHARIA <naresh_vakharia@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 12:50 am
Subject:: Paris [France]

naresh_vakharia

#5151

From: NARESH VAKHARIA <naresh_vakharia@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 12:59 am
Subject:: Colors of Nature [33 pics]

naresh_vakharia

#5152

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 2:23 pm
Subject:: Don't Be Fooled By The Hoax Mails (An Awareness Booster)

#5153

From: Ali Khan <graceful.ali@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 4:40 pm
Subject:: ``` Colorful Birds ```

graceful_guy

#5154

From: FARDEEN <risky_ade86@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 7, 2010 5:06 pm
Subject:: My India! My Pride!!

risky_ade86

``` My India! My Pride!! ```

>> India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history.

>> When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)

>> India is the largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.

>> The world's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

>> India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake.

>> The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population.

>> Islam is India's and the world's second largest religion.

>> There are 300,000 active mosques in India, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world.

>> The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.

>> The largest religious building in the world is Angkor Wat, a Hindu Temple in Cambodia built at the end of the 11th century

>> India provides safety for more than 300,000 refugees originally from Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who escaped to flee religious and political persecution.

>> There are at present 227 government-recognized Universities in India. Out of them 20 are central universities, 109 are deemed universities and 11 are Open Universities and rest are state universities.

#5155

From: forwards4all <moderator.forwards4all@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 8, 2010 2:47 am
Subject:: Kevin Richardson - The Lion Whisperer

Kevin Richardson - The Lion Whisperer

Kevin Richardson is an animal behaviorist that has bonded so much with wild big cats that he isn�t even afraid to sleep with them in the wild. He�s great friends with lions, cheetahs, leopards or hyenas and they all treat him like he�s one of their own. Former student of child psychology, Kevin decided to switch to animals when he decided he could trust a lion over a human every time. Read more...

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#5157

From: forwards4all <moderator.forwards4all@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 8, 2010 3:04 pm
Subject:: HP Mini 210 Netbook [8 pics]

HP Mini 210 Netbook [8 pics]

Leading PC brand Hewlett-Packard India expanded its mini notebook portfolio with the launch of new HP Mini210 notebooks on February 5, 2010. The 210 notebooks, including the previously introduced Mini 110 and HP Mini, by Studio Tord Boontje has been crafted with environmentally friendly materials. The latest HP Mini210 has latest Atom 450. Read more...

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#5158

From: "Snehu" <bssqatar@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 9, 2010 4:35 am
Subject:: Good Morning ---- Wonderful Sayings ---

wishy_88

We love ourselves even after doing many mistakes.
Then how can we hate others for their one mistake.
Think before you hate someone or hate yourself.

The greatest advantage of speaking the truth is that you don't have to remember what you said.

If your eyes are positive you would like all the people in the world.
But if your tongue is positive all the people in the world like you.

Life is about the art of drawing without an eraser, so be careful while
taking decisions about the most valuable pages of your life.

I met money and said why everyone runs behind you, you are just a piece
of paper. Money smiled and said of-course I am just a piece of paper, but
I haven't seen a dustbin yet in my whole life.

Life is like a coin. Pleasure and Pain are the two sides. Only one side is visible at a time. But remember other side is also waiting for it's turn.

If you like someone, show it. It will be sweeter then telling. But if you don't like someone. Just tell it. It will be less painful then showing it.

Love doesn't start in morning and end in evening.
It starts when you don't need it and ends when you need it most.

What's greater then mom's love?
Which pillow is better then Mom’S lap?
Which company's better then friends?
There are some things in life with no substitutes.
Love them forever.

A CUTE STORY:
A man daily sent a rose to his wife. One day he died, but his wife still received roses. She asked the floweriest. He said, your husband paid advance for your whole life.
MORAL: Love someone forever.

A boy loved a girl so much. One day he proposed her. But she refused.
Still he was not sad. His friends asked him, didn't you feel bad? He said, why should I feel? I lost the one who never loved me. But she lost the one who really loves her.

GooD MorninG

#5159

From: Sandeep <s_sndp@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 9, 2010 4:38 am
Subject:: 16 HQ Wallpapers of ITALY

s_sndp

#5160

From: FARDEEN <risky_ade86@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 9, 2010 12:03 am
Subject:: Daily Life In Iraq

risky_ade86

#5161

From: FARDEEN <risky_ade86@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 8, 2010 11:50 pm
Subject:: ``` Colors of Seasons ```

risky_ade86

#5162

From: NARESHVAKHARIA <NARESHVAKHARIA@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 9, 2010 1:25 pm
Subject:: ``` Unsual Rocks - Around the World ```

nareshvakharia

#5163

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 9, 2010 1:46 pm
Subject:: The Secret of Success [True Story]

sweetest.sapna

The Secret of Success [True Story]

A young man asked Socrates the secret of Success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning.

They met and Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river.

When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The man struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until he started turning blue.

The young man struggled hard and finally managed to get out and the first thing he did was to gasp and take deep breath. Socrates asked "What you wanted the most when you were there?" The man replied, "Air".

Socrates said "that's the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted air, you will get it. There is no other secret".

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#5164

From: Hassan Ali <shayariworld@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:25 am
Subject:: Good Morning Friends.. Have a Wonderful Wednesday.