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An interesting forward from my dear friend Fahad.

Weddings aren't cheap. The average American wedding costs about $30,000. What if you could afford to spend that much (or more) on your wedding dress alone? Or spend $1.5 million just on wine for your reception? For some, money is no object. They can, and will, spend upwards of millions of dollars to show their love for their betrothed to the entire world. Below are some of the most expensive weddings ever recorded. Some of these became more costly, as they didn't survive very far past the nuptials, ending in divorce just a short time later. In those cases, the wedding ended up costing at least one party much more than the stated price tag.

Donald Trump and Melania Knauss

January 22, 2005
Cost: $1 million
Although it costs just a measly million dollars, the Palm Beach wedding of Donald Trump and Melania Knauss in 2005 was quite an opulent affair. The Grand Mariner cake weighed 200 lbs (!); and the bride's Dior dress cost $200,000 with a 13-foot train, 1500 rhinestones and pearls, and weighing 60 lbs. Performances by Tony Bennett and Billy Joel entertained the guests, consisting of Bill and Hillary Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal and Rudy Giulaini. So far, this one has lasted, not costing the Donald more in the long run like many of his prior marriages.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

November 18, 2006
Cost: $2 million
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' 2006 wedding at Italy?s 15th-century Odescalchi Castle was another spectacle of extravagance, to the tune of $2 million. The bridal party attire was designed by Giorgio Armani. Andrea Boccelli performed at the ceremony. And getting married at a castle, for God's sake ? makes your own fire hall reception seem a bit drab, doesn't it? The TomKat wedding ranks on Forbes' list of the most expensive, lavish weddings of any celebrity (or of anyone, for that matter).

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar

March 2, 2007
Cost: $2.5 million
Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley wed Indian textile heir Arun Nayar in 2007 in a $2.5 million, eight-day celebration spanning Europe and Asia. The couple was married in Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, Britain for Hurley's family and friends, then again in Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India for Nayar's people. Elton John gave Hurley away. Other guests at these lavish ceremonies included Elle Macpherson, Donatella Versace, and Evelyn Lauder. Guess Hurley put some of that Estee Lauder money to good use! Think Hugh Grant would have shelled out that much to marry her?

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

June 11, 2002
Cost: $3 million
Former Beatle Paul McCartney spent $3 million to say ?Love me do? to Heather Mills in 2002 in Glaslough, Ireland. Three hundred guests witnessed the ceremony, which included fireworks, a pageant, and a grand feast. Traditional Indian dancers performed for the couple, who spent their wedding night on a $20 million yacht. Unfortunately, all of this extravagance didn't carry over into the marriage, which ended in 2008. The wedding ended up being ?A Hard Day's Night? for McCartney, who shelled out that much and still had to pay Mills a whopping $50 million in the divorce.

Liza Minelli and David Gest

March 16, 2002
Cost: $3.5 million
In one of the most flamboyant and strangest wedding ceremonies of recent memory, David Gest married Liza Minelli on March 16, 2002 at Manhattan's Collegiate Church, to the tune of $3.5 million. Over 850 guests attended, including Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, and Natalie Cole (who sang ?Unforgettable?). The 6 foot tall, 12 tier cakes was spectacular, at a cost of $40,000. More than $700,000 was spent on flowers alone. Sadly, the wedding didn't last more than a year, as this odd (but strangely enough, similar-looking) couple divorced in 2003.

Delphine Arnault and Alessandro Vallarino Gancia

September 24, 2005
Cost: Over $7 million
Delphine Arnault, the daughter of French businessman Bernard Arnault, married Alessandro Vallarino Gancia, of the Gancia wine dynasty, in 2005 at the Cote d'Azur, France. This affair is said to have cost over $7 million. Her gown wasn't bought off the rack at David's Bridal ? it was created by famed fashion designer John Galliano. The wedding venue was decorated with 5000 white roses. (Imagine the expense of that alone!) Famous wedding guests included Elizabeth Hurley and Karl Lagerfeld. Harper's Bazaar called this spectacular wedding 2005's ?Wedding of the Year.?

Wayne Rooney and Colleen McLaughlin

June 12, 2008
Cost: $15 million
The wedding of television presenter/product endorser Colleen McLaughlin and Manchester United/England football star Wayne Rooney took place in Portofino, Italy on June 12, 2008. Although their wedding was quite expensive, at ?10 million, the couple was reportedly able to recoup ?5 million of that amount through a deal with Britain's OK! Magazine, allowing them to publish exclusive wedding information and pictures. The festivities turned into a four-day celebration on a yacht, with 64 guests flown in on five private jets. What?s really odd about this wedding is that the couple had a simple civil ceremony and served pizza at the reception...but all the accoutrements (like the dress, designed by Georgia Chapman's Marchesa label which cost a reported ?3 million itself) added up.

Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev

February 18, 2006
Cost: $20 million
The son of a New York hotelier, Vikram Chatwal married model/actress Priya Sachdev in February 2006 during a 10-day celebration spread across three Indian cities (Mumbai, Udaipur, and Delhi), costing an estimated $20 million. Six hundred guests from 26 countries attended the nuptials, and were flown in on private chartered jets. Guests included Bill Clinton, Naomi Campbell, and P. Diddy. Makes your own guest list of 150 seem tiny in comparison, doesn't it?

Aleksandra Kokotovic and Andrei Melnichenko

September 3, 2005
Cost: $30 million
Russian billionaire and founder of MDM Bank Andrei Melnichenko tied the knot with former Miss Yugoslavia and Serbian model Aleksandra Kokotovich in 2005 at Cote D'Azur, France, to the tune of $30 million. Rather than having a church soloist or your cousin Debbie sing at the wedding, this ceremony included performances by Christina Aguilera and Whitney Houston, both of whom were flown in on private jets and given an estimated $3.6 million each to perform.

Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia

November 18, 2006
Cost: $78 million
The record-holder for the world's most expensive wedding to date is the nuptials of Vanisha Mittal (daughter of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal) and investment banker Amit Bhatia. This wedding took place at Vaux le Vicomte, a 17th-century chateau in France, in 2004. The elaborate, outrageous wedding has been honored by Forbes' Magazine as one of the most expensive weddings, and currently ranks in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most expensive wedding ever recorded, with $78 million spent. The wedding went on for five days, and included extravagances such as invitations sent out in a 20 page silver book, 100 different dishes prepared by a top Calcutta chef, a wine tab of $1.5 million, and 1000 guests on hand to witness the world's most expensive wedding ceremony ever.

World's Youngest CEO!

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Here is an inspiring story of the World’s youngest CEO

Suhas Gopinath

When 14-year-old Suhas Gopinath started Globals Inc ten years ago from a cyber cafe in Bengaluru, he didn't know that he had become the youngest CEO in the world.

Today, Globals is a multi-million dollar company with offices in the United States, India, Canada, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Singapore and the Middle East and has 100 employees in India and 56 abroad.

Among the several honors that have been bestowed upon this young man, the most prestigious is the invitation to be a member of the Board of the ICT Advisory Council of the World Bank..

In 2007, the European Parliament and International Association for Human Values conferred 'Young Achiever Award' on him. He was also invited to address the European Parliament and other business dignitaries assembled in the EU Parliament. He is also recognised as one of the 'Young Global Leaders' for 2008-2009 by the prestigious World Economic Forum.

Suhas is the youngest member ever in the World Economic Forum's history. The other members include the Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal, Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio, musician A R Rahman, Prince of Brunei, etc.

In this interview from his office in Bengaluru, Suhas Gopinath talks about his decade long journey and his dreams for the future.

Suhas Gopinath with former President APJ Abdul Kalam

On his childhood:

I come from a middle class family. My father worked as a scientist for the Indian Army. I used to study in the Air Force school in Bengaluru.

As a child, I was more interested in animals and veterinary science. But when I saw my friends who had home computers talk about it, I had this urge to learn and talk in their wave length.

But we didn't have a computer at home. In those days, computers were very expensive and we couldn't afford one.

So, what I did was, I located an Internet cafe near my house. With my modest monthly pocket money of Rs 15, I couldn't afford to surf the net every day.

I noticed that the shop was closed in the afternoon from 1 PM to 4 PM. So, I offered to open the shop for him after my school hours and take care of the customers.

In the bargain, he let me browse the net for free. That was the first business deal of my life and it turned out to be a successful one.

Suhas with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates

On building websites using open source technology:

Once I got the chance to manage the shop and browse the net, I started building websites. It became my passion in no time.

I got hooked to open source technology after I started looking for e-books on how to build websites. They were not available as they were created in propriety sources.

So, I started using open source to build websites.

On getting the first contract to build a website

There is a freelance marketplace on the web where I could register and offer my services to build websites. I registered myself there as a website builder.

The first website I had to do was free of cost as I had no references. It was for a company in New York.

My first income was $100 when I was 13 for building another website but I didn't have a bank account. so, I told my father that I built a website and got paid for it.

I was not excited to get the money because money was not a factor that drew me to it. It was the passion for technology that attracted me. I used to build websites free of cost also. I was only a 9th standard student.

After that, I built my own portal and called it Coolhindustan.com. It was focused on NRIs. It was a portal where I wanted to showcase my skills.

After that, many companies approached me to be their web designer.

Suhas Gopinath speaking to students' at a conference in Austria

   On buying his first computer

When I was in the 9th standard itself, I had made enough money to buy a computer for myself. At that time, my brother was studying engineering and my father thought he needed a computer.

In no time, I also bought one for myself. But we didn't have a net connection at home.

My spending hours in the net cafe working on websites did affect my studies. I spent the entire summer vacation after the 9th standard in the cafe.

On rejecting a job offer from the US

When I was 14, Network Solutions offered me a part-time job in the US and they said they would sponsor my education in the US. I rejected the offer because that was the time I had read a story about Bill Gates and how he started Microsoft.

I thought it was more fun to have your own company. Many US companies used to tell me that I didn't even have a moustache and they felt insecure taking my services. They used to connect my ability with my age and academic qualifications.

So, I wanted to start my own company and show the world that age and academic qualifications are immaterial. I decided then that when I started a company, I would recruit only youngsters and I would not ask for their academic qualifications and marks cards. I follow that in my company.

   On starting his own company at 14

Soon after my 9th standard summer vacation, I started my own company, Globals Inc. I wanted the name Global or Global Solutions but both were not available, so I named it Globals.

I registered my company in the US as in India, you will not be able to start a company unless you are 18. It takes only 15 minutes to start a company in the US.

I became the owner and CEO of the company. My friend, an American who was a university student, became a board member.

I was very excited because that was what I wanted to do. From that day, I started dreaming of making my company as big as Microsoft.

·     On doing badly in school

In my pre-board CBSE exam, I failed in Mathematics. The school headmistress was shocked because that was the first time I had failed in any subject. She called my mother and said she was horrified by my performance.

At home, like any typical South Indian mother, my mother made me swear on her head that I would focus on academics.

I told my mother that the world's richest man Bill Gates had not completed his education. Why do you force me then, I asked her. She then said, I am sure his horoscope and yours are not the same!

I come from a family where entrepreneurship is considered a sin. My mother was quite upset. She wanted me to do engineering, then an MBA and work in a good company.

As per my mother's wishes, I took a four-month sabbatical from my company and studied for my board exam. I passed with a first class.

I still feel that you cannot restrict yourself to bookish knowledge. I believe that practical knowledge is more important.

In the first year, the turnover of Globals Inc was Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000). The second year, the turnover went up to Rs 5 lakh (Rs 500,000).
On looking at Europe as a market

Till I was 16 or 17, I didn't tell my parents that I had started a company. I kept it a secret because I thought they would object to it. They only knew that I was a freelancer.

We used to build websites and also offer online shopping and e commerce solutions. We even gave part time work to a few programmers in the US when we got many projects but we never had any office.

When I was 16, I saw that there were enormous business opportunities in Europe as a majority of the Indian IT companies were working for American companies.

When I contacted a Spanish company, it rejected my offer saying Indians do not know Spanish. As an entrepreneur, you can't accept rejection, especially when you are young.

I hired five student interns from some Spanish universities and told them they would be paid based on their successful sales.

They were the people who met the companies and bagged the projects for us. By now, we decided to have a home office in Spain.

I replicated the same model in Italy. I contacted some Italian university students.
    On going to Germany to talk about entrepreneurship

The American newspapers were writing a lot about me as the world's youngest CEO at 14 from India, from a middle class background.

It was a good story for the BBC also. I never expected to be in the limelight. For me, starting a company was like realising a passion of mine.

On seeing these stories, a B-school in Germany invited me to talk to its students on entrepreneurship. I was 17 then. By now, I had completed my 12th standard and had joined Engineering in Bengaluru.

When I was 18, we set up an office -- the European HQ in Bonn. Then, we moved to Switzerland. Six months back, we started our operations in Vienna as well.

That is how we spread our operations from a small Internet cafe to become a multinational company with significant operations in Europe, Middle East, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, etc.

·     On registering a company in India at 18

The day I turned 18, I registered our company in India as Globals, opened an office and recruited four people. I opened the office next to the Internet cafe where I started my career.

By then, he had closed shop and joined a factory as an employee. Whenever I met him, I used to tell him, 'you made me an entrepreneur but you stopped being one.'

·     On moving to creating products

We wanted our company also to be a product development company and our focus was on education, like the software that manages everything about a child while in school starting from admission till he/she leaves school and becomes an alumnus.

It is a nasty software which students are going to be quite unhappy about! This software was aimed only at the Indian market. I want to be the market leader in ICT in education.

Our software is being used in more than 100 schools all over India, Singapore and the Middle East.

We are now in the process of raising funds. Once we do it, we will separate the company into two -- service and product development. I want to concentrate on products as I can't sail on two boats.

On meeting former President Abdul Kalam

I met Dr Abdul Kalam when he was the President of India. I was 17 or 18 then. My meeting was scheduled for 15 minutes but we had such an intense conversation that it went on for one-and-a-half hours.

I didn't feel that I was talking to the President of India. We talked like two friends. He was sitting in his chair across the table but after some time, he came and sat next to me. He isi such a modest person that it was a learning experience for me.

·     On being on the board of the World Bank

As per the wishes of my parents, I joined engineering but didn't complete my engineering: like Bill Gates! When I was in my 5th semester, the World Bank invited me to attend their board meeting. I am the only Indian on the board of the World Bank.

The objective was to explore how ICT can improve the quality of education in the emerging economies, by bringing in accountability and transparency in their financial deeds.

Robert B. Zoellick, the president of the World Bank, decided that they could not have only Americans on the board and needed people from across the world. As they were focusing on education, they wanted young minds to add value to the work.

He preferred a young mind from an emerging country and that was how I got the invitation in 2005. Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be on the board of the World Bank. The invitation was the most unforgettable moment in my life. I report directly to Robert B Zoellick!

Some of the others on the board are the CEO of Cisco, the vice president of Microsoft and the CEO of SAP; all Fortune 500 companies and me, the only Indian!

I am helping the World Bank set policies on ICT in university education so that employability can be enhanced. My aim is to reduce the number of unemployed eligible youth in the world.

Right now, we are concentrating on Africa. Soon, I want to shift the focus on to India. It has been an amazing experience for me.

But I had to discontinue my engineering education at the time I joined the board, as I didn't have enough attendance in college!
On his dreams for his company

I have always believed that IT is not just technology but a tool that can solve the problems of people.

That is what I want to do in my company.

I want my company to be a market leader in software solutions concentrating on education.

When I was younger, I didn't care about money. Now that I am responsible for my employees, I care about what we make. If I am not bothered about money, we cannot scale up our business.

When I started my company from a net cafe in Bengaluru, I never ever imagined that one day my company would be a multi-million dollar company and I would be on the World Bank board as a member.

What drives me is my passion and it has been an amazing journey so far.

Rare Photographs of Celebreties and Well Known Personalities

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:20:00 +0000

CAN U BELIEVE? THIS IS SONIA GANDHI

Look at the mother of child, u can find out who is that child----- hint "robotslike her"

Indira Gandhi

HE IS THE GREAT KAPPALOTIA TAMILAN VAA VUU CHITHAMBARAM PILLAI

Larry Page and Sergey Brin ---
I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW BECAUSE U NEED GOOGLE TO FIND
They are the owners of google.

Mother Theresa

Rahul Dravid

HEY HE IS NOT A JUST OLD MAN ----- he is THOMAS ALVA EDISON

Swamy Vivekananda

Satya Sai Baba

Drive Safe Car accident can injure every part of the body

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:05:00 +0000

Drive Safe ( Car accident can injure every part of the body ) courtesy : Gulfnews

Body Parts Sensitive to Accident

Pencil Vs Camera: Creative Photography by Ben Heine

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:36:00 +0000

Pencil Vs Camera is a clever photo series by Belgium born artist and photographer Ben Heine where he completes a part of the scene with hand drawn sketches.

Bihar Driving License Application Form!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:05:00 +0000

DERIVING LICENSE APPLIKASON PHOROM

NOTE:

Please do not soot the person at the applikason kounter. He will give you the licen.
If you dot know how to fill, copy from your phriend (dost) applikason.
For phurthar instructions, see bottom applikason.
For philling the phorom Check Karet box

1. Last name:
(_) Yadav (_) Sinha (_) Pandey (_) Misra (_) Dont no

?2. phust name:
(_) Ramprasad (_) Lakhan (_) Sivprasad (_) Jamnaprasad (_) Dont no

3. Age:
(_) Less than phipty (_) Greater than phipty (_) Dont no
4. Sex: ____ M ____ _(F) _____ not sure _____not applicable
5. Chappal Size: ____ Lepht ____ Right

6.Occupason:
(_) Politison (_) Doodhwala (_) Pehelwaan (_) House wife (_)Un-employed
7. Number of children libing in the household: ___
8. Number that are yourj: ___
9. Mather name: _______________________
10. Phather Name: _________________(If not no, leabe blank)
11. Ejjucason: 1 2 3 4 (Circle highest kilass attended)
12. Dental rekard:
(_) Ellow (_) Berownish-ellow (_) Berown (_) Belack (_)Other _ Give egjhakt color 13.Your thumb imparesson : ____________________________
(If you are copying from another applikason pharom, pleaje do not copy thumb impression also. Pleaje provide your own thumb impression.) PELEAJE DO NOT USE PHINGERS OF YOUR LEGS Use thumb on your lepht hand only. If you dont have lepht hand, use your thumb on right hand. If you do not have right hand, use thumb on lepht hand.
NOTE : IF YOU DONT HAVE BOTH HANDS, YOU CANNOT DERIVE.

WE ARE VARY ISTRICT ABOUT THIS.

World's Best Garages

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:02:00 +0000

Asians Vs Westerners!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:06:00 +0000

Blue --> Westerners Red --> Asians

(1) Opinion

Westerners: Talk to the point

Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different

(2) Way of Life

Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.

Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.

(3) Punctuality

Westerners: on time.

Asians: in time.

(4) Contacts

Westerners: Contact to related person only.

Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

(5) Anger

Westerners: Show that I am angry.

Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)

(6) Queue when Waiting

Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.

Asians: Queuing?! What's that?

(7) Sundays on the Road

Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.

Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

(8) Party

Westerners: Only gather with their own group.

Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.

(9) In the restaurant

Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.

Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

(10) Travelling

Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.

Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.

(11) Handling of Problems

Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.

Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.

(12) Three meals a day

Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.

Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.

(13) Transportation

Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.

Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car

(14) Elderly in day-to-day life

Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.

Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.

(15) Moods and Weather

Westerners: The logic is:rain is pain.

Asians: More rain, more prosperity

(16) The Boss

Westerners: The boss is part of the team.

Asians: The boss is a fierce god.

(17) What's Trendy

Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.

Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.

(18) The Child

Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.

Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.

The Right Way of Eating Fruits

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:49:00 +0000

A very useful information, this is a mail forward sent by a friend, but actually it is a conversation between a doctor and a patient.

Add caption

Eating Fruit - this opened my eyes.

Dr Stephen Mak is a friend of mine at the BSF course.

He told me he treats terminal ill cancer patients by "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered.

He explains to me before he is using solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients.

He believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See the article below.

Dear Shereen,

Thanks for the email on fruits and juices. It is one of the strategies to heal cancer.

As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%.

Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer is already found.

It is whether you believe it or not.

I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional treatments.

Thanks and ALLAH bless you.

Dr Stephen Mak

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.

In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc — actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI

Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE:

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY:

Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE :

Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON:

Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA:

Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!

Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks

HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE':

(THIS IS NOT A JOKE!)

Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.

A cardiologist says

if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people,

you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

Beautiful Images : Dubai

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:39:00 +0000

Google Office

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:16:00 +0000

Another interesting mail forward from a friend...

One of the world's best and creative work place, Google!

Reception

Pantry

Meeting Room

Pantry Sitting area

Work Space

GYM Area

HR Room

Meeting Room

You don’t need to walk on the stairs

Are u thirsty ???

Boss’s Cabin

Work Station

Recreation

Work station

Admin Room

Free snacks

Relaxation Room

Funny Mexican Grave Stones!

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:24:00 +0000

Beautiful Flowers and Dew Drops Photography

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:42:00 +0000

Abu Dhabi : A View from the Sky!

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:26:00 +0000

Fast and Furious: Fastest Bikes in the World

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:03:00 +0000

Here's the top 10 of the world's fastest bikes, another interesting forward from a dear friend...

Ducati 848

No. 10. Ducati 848

Engine: 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin
Top speed: 159 miles per hour (256km/h)
Power: 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch
Replacing the Ducati 749, the 848 weighs 370 pounds and was announced in 2007. The 2009 model was available in Red and Pearl White color. The 848 shares more features with 1198 than its predecessor, the 749, like single-sided swingarm, same rake and trail and same valve angles among many.

Aprilia RSV4

No. 9. Aprilia RSV4

Engine: 999.6 cc V4

Top speed: 175 miles per hour (281km/h)

Power: 132 kW (178 hp) @ 12,500 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch

This is the successor to the Aprilia RSV 1000 R motorcycle which began manufacturing in 2004. The RSV4 was unveiled at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy. During its first full season of World Superbike racing, Max Biaggi aboard the RSV4 reached the podium 9 times, and won one race at the Brno Circuit.

Suzuki GSX-R1000

No. 8. Suzuki GSX-R1000

Engine: 999 cc four-cylinder 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC

Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)

Power: 142 kW (191 hp) @ 12,000 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh,

Back-torque limiting clutch ,Introduced in 2001, the YZF R1 is powered by a liquid-cooled 999 cc inline four-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It too tops at 185 miles per hour. It features dual hydraulic disc brakes at the front and single ones at the rear.

Yamaha YZF R1

No 7. Yamaha YZF R1

Engine: Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Top Speed: 186miles per hour (297 km/h)

Power: 128.2 horsepower (95.6 kW) at 10000 rpm

Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed

Lets discuss 7th position in the list of top 10 current fastest bikes in the world. Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset the crankshaft, gearbox input and output shafts and this “compacting” of the engine yielded a huge dividend in that the total engine length was now very short. The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true liter class (1,000 cc) “handling arms race” between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities. May be some more improvements it might push it further to the top among the top 10 fastest bikes in the world.

Ducati 1198R

No 6. Ducati 1198R

Engine: 90° V-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)

Power: 134 kW (180 hp) @ 9,750 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed

Introduced in 2009, the Ducati 1998 is a successor to the Ducati 1098. The 1198R from the Italian manufacturer is available in red, black and white.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

No. 5. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 – Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Engine: 1352 cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled,DOHC, four valve per cylinder,inline-four

Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)

Power: 142 kW (190 hp) @ 12,500 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed

This is Kawasaki’s most powerful current bike. Introduced in Tokyo 2005 show, the ZX-14 does 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Also known as ZZR1400, it was also featured in Fifth Gear. It can cover one-fourth of a mile in 9.783 seconds.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

No. 4. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Engine: 998 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve cylinder head

Top speed: 186 miles per hour (300km/h)

Power: 147 kW (197 hp) @ 12,500 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed

With the highest theft and damage loss claim rate of any registered motorcycle, the Ninja ZX-10R is at number four. It is a successor to the ZX-9R sport bike. It boasts ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes.

Suzuki Hayabusa

No. 3. Suzuki Hayabusa

Engine: 1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve

Top Speed: 188 miles per hour (303 km/h)

Power: 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 6750 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh

Standing 3rd in the list of top 10 fastest superbikes the name Hayabusa, translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 180 mph (290 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird. The name Suzuki Hayabusa is a subtle reference to Honda’s competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, Suzuki Hayabusa overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. In the US, the 2008 suzuki hayabusa will boast a price tag of $11,999 and stands still in the list of top 10 fastest bikes.

Suzuki GSX-R750

No 2. Suzuki GSX-R750

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Top speed: 190 miles per hour (306km/h)

Power: 110.3 kW (150 hp) @ 13,200 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Introduced in 1985, the Suzuki GSX-R750 features a 750 CC 4-stroke engine and weighs 437 pounds. It easily goes to 300+ km/h and is priced at $12,000. It has an excellent body work and is the most powerful, efficient and cleanest running production engine Suzuki has ever produced.

MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

No 1. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft

Top Speed: 227 miles per hour (365 km/h)

Power: 320 horsepower (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm

Transmission: 2-speed automatic

MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world’s second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc and it appears just below Suzuki GSX-R750. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the “Most powerful production motorcycle” and the “Most expensive production motorcycle”. Unlike other contemporary motorcycles (such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers. MTT has achieved the 1st rank among the top 10 fastest bikes.

Royal Pigeons!

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:42:00 +0000

Sex With Ghost?

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:37:00 +0000

A professor at the Auburn University was giving a lecture on Paranormal Studies.

To get a feel for his audience, he asks, 'How many people here believe in ghosts?'

About 90 students raise their hands.
'Well, that's a good start. Out of those who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you have seen a ghost?'

About 40 students raise their hands.
'That's really good. I'm really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost?'

About 15 students raise their hand.
'Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?'

Three students raise their hands.
'That's fantastic. Now let me ask you one question further...Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?'

Way in the back, Ahmed raises his hand.

The professor takes off his glasses and says 'Son, all the years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have made love to a ghost.
You've got to come up here and tell us about your experience.'

The Middle Eastern student replied with a nod and a grin, and began to make his way up to the podium.

When he reached the front of the room, the professor asks,'So, Ahmed, tell us what it's like to have sex with a ghost?'

Ahmed replied, "Shit, from back there I thought you said Goats."

Ten funny truths of life

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:51:00 +0000

Here is a list of ten funny truths of life

1. If you come early, the bus is late. If you come late?? the bus is still late.
2. Once you have bought something, you will find the same item being sold somewhere else at a cheaper rate.
3. When in a queue, the other line always moves faster and the person in front of you will always have the most complex of transactions.

4. If you have paper, you don't have a pen??. If you have a pen, you don't have paper?? if you have both, no one calls.
Especially for Students----
5. If you have bunked the class, the professor has taken attendance.
6. You will pick up maximum wrong numbers when on roaming.
7. The door bell or your mobile will always ring when you are in the bathroom.
8. After a long wait for bus, two buses will always pull in together and the bus which you get in will be more crowded than the other.
9. If your exam is tomorrow, there will be a power cut tonight.
10. Irrespective of the direction of the wind, the smoke from the cigarette will always tend to go to the non-smoker

Creativity with Pencils!

noreply@blogger.com (sambarman) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:10:00 +0000

A big Salute to these hands, as they never shiver...

Pencil Crafter's Blessed Hands!

The Crafted Pencil Collection

Elvis?

Got Hooked!

Key

Screw

Chained and Hung Heart!

Saw

The Hot Seat!

Lonely Boot!

You've Got Mail!

Button?

Oh My God!

Condom Ads Imagination

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:41:00 +0000

"Multinational Branded Condoms"

Dear Friends,
See what would happen to the Famous Advertising punch lines of all the big Multinational and National Companies if they start marketing condoms also, Their product's famous Advertisement lines would fit so very perfectly for their Condoms too, in fact much better than for their existing products.

AMUL Condoms : "The taste of India"
LUX Condoms : "The choice of Indian Film Stars for over 50 years"
PEPSODENT Condoms : "Raat Bhar Dhishum Dhishum"
COLGATE Condoms : "Yeh Hai Hamara Suraksha Chakra"
NOKIA Condoms: "Connecting People"
MRF Condoms: "Extra Rubber - Extra Mileage"
KFC Condoms: "Finger Licking Good"
Moov Condoms: "Aah Se Aahaa Tak"
MIRINDA Condoms: "Zor Ka Jhatka Dhire Se Lage"
MAGGI Condoms: " Sirf Do Minute aur READY"
DABUR {CHAWANPARASH} Condoms: "Immunity & Strenght"
GODREJ {Hair Dye} Condoms: "Kaato, Kholo, Lagaao"
SPRITE Condoms: "Bujhaye only Pyaas..Baaki all Bakwaas"
TATA SKY Condoms: "Isko laga dala to life Jhingalala"
THUMBS UP Condoms: "Taste The Thunder"
COCA COLA Condoms: "Live Condoms,Sleep Condoms,Dream Condoms but
Only Coca Cola Condoms"
ROTOMAC Condoms: "Sabkuch Dikhta Hai"
CADBURY Condoms: "Asli Swad Jindagi Ka"
TAJ Condoms:  " Wah Taj, Wah "
MARUTI SUZUKI Condoms: " The people's Condom "
RELIANCE Condoms: "Think bigger " (What??)
NESTLE Condoms:"Everyday"
INDIAN OIL Condoms: "Extra power - extra mileage"
…and the last but not the least amusing:
POLO CONDOMS: "The Condom with a HOLE "

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Difference between http:// and https://

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:38:00 +0000

FIRST, MANY PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE OF:
**The main difference between http:// and https:// <HTTPS:///> is.

It's all about keeping you secure**

HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is just a fancy way of saying it's a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) for information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients.

The important thing is the letter S which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.

The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure". If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.

This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecure' language.

In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the website.

If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.

This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website!

But, if the web address begins with https:// <HTTPS:///> , that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.

You understand why this is so important, right?

If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https:// <HTTPS:///> .

If it doesn't, there's no way you're going to enter sensitive information like a credit card number.

World´s 15 Most Highest-Paid Sportsmen

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:30:00 +0000

No. 15 Alex Rodriguez (Tie for Postion #11)
$32 million
A-Rod earns little off the field these days but makes the cut thanks to his historic 10-year, $275 million contract he signed with the Yankees after the 2007 season. The deal paid A-Rod $27 million last year and is worth $32 million this season. He also got $1 million in January as part of the $10 million signing bonus in the deal.

No. 14 Lewis Hamilton (Tie for Postion #11)
$32 million
Hamilton is often compared to Tiger Woods for his breakout performance at an early age as a black athlete in a predominantly white sport. Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship by a single point and became the youngest driver to win the title at 23. Last summer, Reebok inked Hamilton to a multimillion-dollar deal to be a "global brand ambassador."

No. 13 Oscar De La Hoya (Tie for Postion #11)
$32 million
Boxing´s Golden Boy hung up his gloves after one last mega-fight in December against Manny Pacquiao that earned De La Hoya $30 million. He retires with the record for all-time pay-per-view buys of 14.1 million and PPV revenue of $696 million.

No. 12 Shaquille O´Neal (Tie for Postion #11)
$33 million
Shaq experienced a renaissance on the court this year returning to the All-Star game where he shared the MVP Award with former teammate and nemesis Kobe Bryant. Off-the-court Shaq continues to pile up sales of his low-cost Shaq and Dunkman brands of shoes, which now top 75 million pairs since he launched the first line in 1996. Shaq has reached a new audience through Twitter where he has 1.2 million followers.

No. 11 Roger Federer (Tie for Postion #11)
$33 million
Federer cemented his position as the greatest tennis player ever when he won his 14th Grand Slam title and completed a career Grand Slam by winning the French Open this month. Federer also passed Pete Sampras in October to become the all-time leader in career prize money and has earned $48 million since turning pro in 1998.

No. 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
$34 million
Earnhardt was chosen as Nascar´s most popular driver for a sixth straight year in 2008 despite winning only one race during the past two seasons. His merchandise sales were twice the total of any other driver. Earnhardt´s biggest personal sponsorship deals are with Adidas, Chevrolet, Polaris, Wrangler and Nationwide Insurance, which he added this year.

No. 9 Valentino Rossi
$35 million
The Doctor won his eighth World Championship in 2008 after two straight years of falling short of the title. The biggest star in motorcycle racing earns $16 million annually from his contract to ride for Yamaha and his earnings more than double when you count licensing income, bonuses and endorsement deals with the likes of energy drink Monster.

No. 8 Manny Pacquiao (Tie for Postion #6)
$40 million
Pac-Man hogged the boxing spotlight over the past year with victories in two blockbuster fights against Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in March that combined generated more than $100 million in pay-per-view revenue in the U.S. A member of Time magazine´s 100 Most Influential People, Pacquiao plans to run for political office when his days in the ring are over.

No. 7 Phil Mickelson (Tie for Postion #6)
$40 million
Playing second fiddle to Tiger Woods has proven very lucrative for the world´s second-ranked player. His most lucrative deal is with Callaway, which signed Mickelson to a five-year extension this year. Other sponsors include Barclay´s, Exxon, KPMG and Rolex. Mickelson has won $54 million in prize money during his career, third all-time behind Woods and Vijay Singh.

No. 6 LeBron James (Tie for Postion #6)
$40 million
The NBA´s MVP led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the league´s best record and had a playoff performance for the ages this year, but his team was bounced from the playoffs by the Orlando Magic in the Conference Finals. His free agency next summer has teams maneuvering to get under the salary cap in hopes of signing King James. The Cavs can offer the biggest contract under NBA salary rules, but James might go in search of a bigger market.

No. 5 David Beckham
$42 million
Becks is far from the best player on the pitch, but he is still the most famous which is why companies like Adidas, Giorgio Armani and Motorola pay him millions for his endorsement. Beckham spent five months on loan this year playing for AC Milan before his planned return to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy in July when the MLS season is half over.

No. 4 Kimi Raikkonen (Tie for Postion #2)
$45 million
Formula One´s highest-paid driver finished a disappointing third in the World Championship standings last year after winning the title in 2007. This year has been even worse for the Iceman who sits in 10th place in the current standings. Ferrari resigned Raikkonen in September to a one-year contract extension keeping the Finn behind the wheel for Ferrari through 2010.

No. 3 Michael Jordan (Tie for Postion #2)
$45 million
MJ retired as a player for the third and presumably final time six years ago, but he is still the most famous athlete in the United States. The Jordan Brand is approaching $1 billion in sales for Nike which turned Jordan into a marketing phenomenon. Jordan is on the short list of potential buyers for the Charlotte Bobcats where he is head of basketball operations and a minority owner.

No. 2 Kobe Bryant (Tie for Postion #2)
$45 million
Bryant secured his place among the NBA´s all-time greats when he won his fourth NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in June. The Black Mamba´s popularity is at its zenith as his No. 24 jersey is the top seller in the U.S., Europe and China. Bryant pads his $21 million Lakers salary through endorsement deals with Nike, Upper Deck, Activision and VitaminWater.

No. 1 Tiger Woods
$110 million
Woods has earned almost $900 million in prize money, endorsements and appearance fees during his 13-year professional golf career and next year is poised to become the first athlete to earn $1 billion during a career. Woods racked up more than twice the earnings of any other athlete over the past 12 months despite being sidelined for eight months after knee surgery thanks to lucrative endorsement deals with Accenture, Gillette and Nike as well as a thriving golf course design business.