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#7581

From: ~* ~ Shashi Shetty ~*~ <zzshashizz@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:47 pm
Subject:: What You Still Can...

zzshashizz

What You Still Can...

#7582

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:56 am
Subject:: Australia operating Antarctic Sightseeing Tour Flight

Australia operating Antarctic Sightseeing Tour Flight

Excited passengers take photographs and video of the departures board at Sydney domestic airport as they prepare to board they Antarctic flight.

The mountain range near Cape Adare offers the first glimpse of the Antarctic continent.

The highest peak in the range is Mount Minto at 4163m.

Passengers are encouraged to move around the plane on the Captain's Choice Antarctic Sightseeing Tour to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the view.

The plane moves down the coast from Commonwealth Bay, the site of Mawson's huts, towards the French Base at Dumont d'Urville.

Detailed deep cracks in the ice coast can be seen as the plane circles the French Base at Dumont d'Urville.

The French Antarctic research base at Dumont d'Urville is seen from above.

The plane travels down the coast from Cape Hudson towards the Mertz Glacier.

The meal in business class is served during the first leg of the 12 hour flight.

Nothing but bright white snow for miles.

#7583

From: "Dhaval" <dhavalp9201@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:37 am
Subject:: Amitabh Bachhan's Childhood Pictures

dhavalp9201

Amitabh Bachhan's Childhood Pictures

#7584

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:06 am
Subject:: Couple discover huge World War II air raid shelter in their garden.

Couple discover huge World War II air raid shelter in their garden.

After tending to the flower bed in their back garden for many years, little did Les and Sheila Holmes know of what really lay beneath. But following excavation work, the couple were stunned to find a long-lost Second World War air raid shelter hidden under their flowers. Relatives of the couple excavated 70 tonnes of earth to reveal the 6ft deep bunker.

The 13ft x 5ft hole has now swallowed up most of their tiny back garden in Street, Somerset. Mr Holmes, 73, and his 72-year-old wife now believe the tin-roofed bomb shelter was built after a local milk factory was bombed by the Nazis.

The family - led by William Foxwell - moved into the stone cottage in 1962. Their niece Estelle Sparks and her partner Darren Mapstone, both 40, carried out the back-breaking excavation work.

#7585

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:24 am
Subject:: Tibetan New Year

Monks gather to pray at the Labrang monastery prior Tibetan
New Year in Xiahe county, Gansu Province, China.

Tibetan New Year

An ethnic Tibetan woman prostrates as she prays near the Labrang
Monastery in Xiahe county, Gansu Province.

Performers pause before a religious ceremony, known as "Da Gui"
or beating ghost, to celebrate the upcoming Tibetan New Year which
starts on February 22 at Yonghegong Lama Temple.

Monks gather to pray at Labrang monastery prior to Tibetan
New Year in Xiahe county, Gansu Province.

A monk walks under a temple entrance during Tibetan New Year
celebrations in Langmusixiang, Sichuan Province, February 22, 2012.

A Tibetan monk dressed as a ghost performs during a religious
ceremony, known as "Da Gui" or beating ghost, to celebrate the
upcoming Tibetan New Year.

Monks gather to pray at Labrang monastery prior Tibetan
New Year in Xiahe county, Gansu Province.

Tibetan monks attend a religious ceremony, known as "Da Gui"
or beating ghost.

A Tibetan monk burns incense inside a Tibetan monastery during
the first day of New Year or "Losar" in Kathmandu, February 22, 2012.

A monk holds a picture of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama
inside of his room ahead of the Tibetan New Year.

#7586

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:36 am
Subject:: Indo-Myanmar border

mahek_coolin

A man rides his motorised two-wheeler across the Indo-Myanmar
border bridge at the border town of Moreh, in the northeastern Indian
state of Manipur.

Indo-Myanmar border

Labourers from Myanmar sit on a truck loaded with bricks as they
cross the Indo-Myanmar border bridge at the border town of Moreh,
in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur.

Labourers from Myanmar fill sacks with charcoal they brought
from Myanmar to sell after crossing the Indo-Myanmar border
bridge at the border town of Moreh, in the northeastern Indian
state of Manipur.

Labourers from Myanmar sit on a truck loaded with bricks as they
cross the Indo-Myanmar border bridge at the border town of Moreh.

A worker drives a road roller during the construction of a road link
between India and Myanmar at Wangzing village,Imphal .

A woman crosses a newly constructed road connecting India
with Myanmar at Wangzing village, Imphal.

An Indian woman sits amid her belongings, which she brought
from Myanmar, as she waits for transport at the border town
of Moreh,Manipur.

A labourer from Myanmar carries sacks filled with charcoal,
which she brings from Myanmar for sale, after crossing the
Indo-Myanmar border bridge at the border town of Moreh, Manipur.

Buddhist monks chant religious prayers at a monastery in the
Myanmar-India border town of Tamu.

An Indian shopkeeper selling goods from Myanmar waits
for customers at the border town of Moreh,Imphal .

#7587

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:24 am
Subject:: Tsunami: Before and after - Japan

mahek_coolin

Tsunami: Before and after - Japan

#7588

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:30 am
Subject:: Battle of the oranges

mahek_coolin

#7589

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:38 am
Subject:: Hollywood gets set for the Oscars

#7590

From: Shyjith M <jithu.m1984@...>
Date:: Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:42 pm
Subject:: Viceroy Bali Resort (Indonesia)

jithu.m1984@...

Viceroy Bali Resort (Indonesia)

Nestled on a hill near Bali�s Valley of the Kings, Viceroy Bali Resort offers accommodation units that combine comfort and privacy. The 25 villas of the resort are integrated within this scenic landscape, allowing each of the guests here to enjoy exquisite views from the comfort of their cottage-like dwelling. Despite their partially-rustic appearance, the villas come with the latest electronic amenities, as well as a pool and private outdoor spaces for relaxation.

Some of the features of the resort include a bar with a famous collection of scotches and cognacs, a restaurant serving a contemporary French menu influenced by exotic Asian flavors, a Spa offering sublime views of the Petanu River valley, a conference room, a gymnasium and a helicopter pad. Even though the uniqueness and charm of this resort derives from its secluded nature, for visitors wanting to experience local culture, the village of Ubud lies just minutes away.

#7591

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:43 am
Subject:: Jellyfish Lake

At Jellyfish Lake in the Pacific island of Palau, it's safe to swim among millions of jellyfish, because the sometimes-deadly creatures have lost their sting.

Jellyfish Lake

Jellyfish Lake, based on the Pacific island of Palau, was once connected to the Pacific Ocean. But when the sea level dropped, jellyfish became isolated in the algae rich lake and eventually lost their sting.

With the Jellyfish isolated in the lake, their stings weakened and these amazing images show tourists can now swim alongside the jellyfish without fear of being stung.

A swimmer takes a dip in the lake, which now contains an estimated 8 million jellyfish.

A brave swimmer submerged in the lake on the Pacific island of Palau is surrounded by hundreds of jellyfish.

Swimmers feel hundreds of "soft blobs" gentle touching their skin as they paddle in Palau Lake.

Photographer Kevin Davidson has been visiting the lake for 15 years to capture photos of tourists swimming with jellyfish.

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#7592

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:57 am
Subject:: BSNL launched tablet priced at Rs.3,250

BSNL launched tablet priced at Rs.3,250

BSNL has launched three tablets including two 7 inch resistive screen based tabs with Android 2.3 operating system while the third tablet comes with an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen.

Made by Noida based company - Pantel, the tablets will be sold with discounted data plans from BSNL. The three tablets are priced at Rs 3,250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.

The cheapest model is Panta Tpad IS 701r which is priced at Rs 3,250. Panta Tpad is a WiFi only tablet with Android 2.3 operating system, it has a 1 GHz processor (ARM11 IMAP210) clubbed with 256 MB RAM. The tablet also offers HDMI port through which it can be connected to a TV. Its 7 inch resistive touch screen comes with 800x600 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.

The second tablet is named 'Panta Tpad_ws704c'. It has the same specification as its cheapest cousin (701r) but offers added 3G connectivity which supports both CDMA/EVDO and GSM, inbuilt A-GPS, Accelerometer and Bluetooth. It also comes with a 2 megapixel rear camera and also has bigger 512 MB RAM for faster performance.

The tablet has a 3000 mAh battery and 2 GB internal memory which can be expanded through micro SD card. The tablet also has a VGA front facing camera for video calling. While Panta Tpad IS 701r has the BSNL branding, the other two tablets images do not have.

The costliest amongst the three is the Tpad WS802C which has an 8 inch capacitive screen. It comes with a faster 1.2 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. The internal memory is also bigger at 4 GB. Rest of the features like GPS, camera and Bluetooth are same as the 704c.

#7593

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:20 pm
Subject:: 10 Weirdest Things Ever Sold on eBay

10 Weirdest Things Ever Sold on eBay

#7594

From: "Aditya chaudhari $adi_love44u@...$" <adi_love44u@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:31 pm
Subject:: How Somali Pirates Get Ransom for Hijacked Ships

adi_love44u

#7595

From: "Aditya chaudhari $adi_love44u@...$" <adi_love44u@...>
Date:: Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:33 pm
Subject:: Pearls Of Wisdom

adi_love44u

Pearls Of Wisdom

#7596

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:38 am
Subject:: Flipping a baby over head inbizarre 'baby yoga' routine.

mahek_coolin

Flipping a baby over head inbizarre 'baby yoga' routine.

Frightening images of babies as young as two weeks old being flung around a wacky therapists head have shocked millions around the world. And now the Russian filmed spinning and somersaulting the babies by their wrists and ankles has confirmed she hopes to bring the craze to the UK.

Lena Fokina can be seen flipping a baby over her head in her bizarre 'baby yoga' routine which has been banned from a number of websites for fear that it glorifies child abuse.

Lena, a mother-of-five and grandmother, does sessions that can last up to five minutes, during which babies are spun, swung and flipped, often by a single limb. The actions are performed on babies from a few weeks old up to around age two.

#7597

From: Nilima Patel <naughty.nilima@...>
Date:: Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:11 am
Subject:: :Stunning Photos of Antarctica � the kingdom of ice.

naughty.nilima

#7598

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:42 am
Subject:: Best of the Oscars

mahek_coolin

French actor Jean Dujardin accepts the Oscar for Best Actor
for his role in the film "The Artist".

Best of the Oscars

Octavia Spencer cries after winning the Oscar for best
supporting actress for her role in "The Help".

Actress Meryl Streep accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for
her role in "The Iron Lady".

Christopher Plummer, accepts the Oscar for best supporting
actor for his role in "Beginners".

Producer of "The Artist" Thomas Langmann accepts the Oscar
for Best Motion Picture.

Muppet characters Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog introduce
a special performance by Cirque Du Soleil.

Bret McKenzie accepts the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Best Actor winner Jean Dujardin kisses Uggie the dog
after "The Artist" won the for Best Picture.

French Director Michel Hazanavicius accepts the Oscar for
best director for his film "The Artist".

Esperanza Spalding sings as a portrait of Whitney Houston is
displayed on the screen during the memorial segment.

Director Gore Verbinski holds the Oscar for Best Animated
Feature Film for his work in "Rango".

#7599

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:46 am
Subject:: Hitler's long-lost collection of paintings found.

mahek_coolin

#7600

From: "Kamal Rakesh" <rkjindal1@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:37 am
Subject:: Greece's colorful 'flour war'.

rakjindal

#7601

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:19 am
Subject:: Fire Waterfall at Yosemite

Fire Waterfall at Yosemite!

This park was gazetted as a national park in 1890. It is world famous for its rugged terrain, waterfall and century-old pine trees. It covers 1200 sq km and the "fire" waterfall of El Capitan is one of the most spectacular of all scenery.

The spectacular view of the waterfall is created bythe reflection of sunlight hitting the falling water at a specific angle. This are sight can only be seen at a 2-week period towards the end of February. To photograph this rare event, photographers would often have to wait and endure years of patience in order to capture them. The reason is because its appearance depend on a few natural phenomenons occurring at the same time and luck.

1st, Is the formation of the waterfall - The water is formed by the melting of snow and ice at the top of the mountain. It melts between the month of December and January and by the end of February there might not have much snow left to melt.

2nd, is the specific angle of the sun ray hitting the falling water - The sun's position must be exactly at a particular spot in the sky. This occur only in the month of February and at the short hours of dusk. If it is a day full of clouds or something blocking the sun, you can only take pictures of your own sorry faces on the waterfall. It coincides with the fact that the weather in the National Park at that time of the year is often volatile and unpredictable. It compounds to the difficulty of getting these pictures.

#7602

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:08 am
Subject:: Chewing gum art

mahek_coolin

#7603

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:20 am
Subject:: Woman and Horse Trapped in Mud

mahek_coolin

Woman and Horse Trapped in Mud

This was the terrifying moment a brave young mother battled to keep her beloved horse calm as sea water closed in on the animal after he became trapped in mud 'like quicksand'.

The 78-stone show horse had sunk into quagmire-like mud and was facing the prospect of drowning as the water rose around them. Miss Graham, who owns more than 10 horses and runs an equine dentistry business, told the Geelong Advertiser how a peaceful afternoon's ride had turned to terror.

She said: ‘It was terrifying. It was also heartbreaking to see my horse exhausted and struggling. Fire crews worked with a local farmer, who provided a tractor, and a veterinary team. The firemen used hoses and a winch, but none of this equipment was successful.

The combined rescue effort paid off. With minutes to spare before the water reached him, Astro - who had been sedated by vet Stacey Sullivan - was dragged from the mud with the aid of the farmer’s tractor.

#7604

From: sp chari <seshampc@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:55 am
Subject:: Car engine that runs on air.

seshampc

Car engine that runs on air

Tata Motors of India has scheduled the Air Car to hit Indian streets by August 2012. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. For Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons and make the car go.

The Air Car, called the "Mini CAT" could cost around 365,757 rupees in India or $8,177 US. The Mini CAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis, a body of fiberglass that is glued not welded and powered by compressed air. A Microprocessor is used to control all electrical functions of the car. One tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, turn signals and every other electrical device on the car. Which are not many.

The temperature of the clean air expelled by the exhaust pipe is between 0-15 degrees below zero, which makes it suitable for use by the internal air conditioning system with no need for gases or loss of power. There are no keys, just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. According to the designers, it costs less than 50 rupees per 100 KM, that's about a tenth the cost of a car running on gas. It's mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car, a factor which makes it a perfect choice for city motorists.

The car has a top speed of 105 KM per hour or 60 mph and would have a range of around 300 km or 185 miles between refuels. Refilling the car will take place at adapted gas stations with special air compressors. A fill up will only take two to three minutes and costs approximately 100 rupees and the car will be ready to go another 300 kilometers.

This car can also be filled at home with it's on board compressor. It will take 3-4 hours to refill the tank, but it can be done while you sleep. Because there is no combustion engine, changing the 1 liter of vegetable oil is only necessary every 50,000 KM or 30,000 miles. Due to its simplicity, there is very little maintenance to be done on this car.

#7605

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:52 am
Subject:: Hidden Alaska

mahek_coolin

Hidden Alaska

#7606

From: "$@pn@" <sweetest.sapna@...>
Date:: Thu Mar 1, 2012 2:11 am
Subject:: Why February have 29 days in a Leap Year?

Why February have 29 days in a Leap Year?

#7607

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Thu Mar 1, 2012 6:07 am
Subject:: Tornado hits US town

mahek_coolin

Tornadoes killed at least six people in an Illinois town and three more in Missouri as powerful storms ripped through the Midwest, obliterating homes, churches and businesses across six states, authorities said on Wednesday.

A storm temporarily closed the famous entertainment strip in the music city of Branson, Missouri, where country music and other performers draw thousands of people a day to shows. The hardest hit community appeared to be Harrisburg, Illinois, where television images from the town of 10,000 showed collapsed buildings and overturned trucks, with mattresses and other debris caught in tree branches. The governors of Illinois, Missouri and Kansas declared emergencies.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said there was "widespread damage in several communities," including in the tourist mecca Branson.

Tornado hits US town

#7608

From: Mahek Ahmed <mahek_coolin@...>
Date:: Thu Mar 1, 2012 6:16 am
Subject:: Elephant gives birth after 2 years of pregnancy!

mahek_coolin

Elephant gives birth after 2 years of pregnancy!

Elephants are notorious for their long memories, but now they will be renowned for their lengthy pregnancies. Long-suffering Asian elephant Azizah was carrying her baby for 700 days - 84 longer than the average - and finally gave birth at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire.

It is believed to be the longest pregnancy ever recorded at the British zoo - nearly two extra months over the normal gestation period of 22 months. And the baby, at just 16 stone (104kg) at birth, is the smallest in Whipshade's history. Keepers were so concerned about the diminutive size of the newborn - yet to be named - they thought he wouldn't be able to reach his mother's milk.

You took your time! It took Azizah 700 to give birth to her third baby. 'Elephants are social animals and having youngsters joining the herd is what elephant life is about.' The calf is now venturing out of the elephant barn with the rest of the heard. And visitors are flocking to the zoo so as to catch a glimpse of him playing with his siblings and suckling his mother, who will not forget the lengthy pregnancy in a hurry.

#7609

From: Shyjith M <jithu.m1984@...>
Date:: Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:50 pm
Subject:: Top 10 Legal Addictions

jithu.m1984@...

In the Eighties, Nancy Reagan led a militant campaign to do away with drugs, from the backs of schoolyards to the cartels of Columbia. However, when her husband ultimately succumbed to Alzheimer�s, you didn�t see her telling him to �just say NO� to his medication. There�s a clear double-standard on how drugs are handled in this country, but there seems to be one unifying principle: if they government can somehow make a profit, it�s a-okay as far as the law goes.

Nonetheless, substance abuse and addiction rages at full force on both sides of the law, and feigning an injury is a much less risky way to acquire an opiate than to cross the border and smuggle a plastic-wrapped portion of suspicious black goop. Addiction is good business for all involved.

10. Shopping

Top 10 Legal Addictions

09. T.V.

08. MMORPGs ( Massively multiplayer online role-playing games )

01. Prescription Drugs