Chike's Personal Blog

Sombre & solemn words of some facing death...

2012-03-13T05:38:00.002-07:00

TOKYO - Hirotsugu Kawaguchi, a 52 year old Japanese father of three, wrote several notes to his children aboard a Japan Air Lines flight 123, a few moments before his Boeing 747 crashed, killing 520 people. The notes were addressed to his son, Tsuyoshi, 21 years old and his two daughters Chiyoko, 17 and Mariko, 24 years old.

"Be good to each other and work hard, Help your mother.I'm very sad but I’m sure I won’t make it.

It’s been 5 minutes now.I don’t want to take any more planes.To think that our dinner last night was the last time.There was smoke that seemed to come from an explosion in the cabin
and we began making a descent.Tsuyoshi I am counting on you.

Mother-- to think something like this would happen.It’s too bad. Goodbye. Its 6:30 now
The plane is rolling around and descending rapidly.I am grateful for the truly happy life I have enjoyed until now."

"PLEASE LORD HELP ME"

Dr. William Hunter

"If I had strength to hold a pen I would write down how easy and pleasant a thing it is to die"

Stonewall Jackson

"Let us pass over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees"

Isaac Newton, Christian Scientist

"I don't know what I may seem to the world.But as to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than the ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.

Leonardo da Vinci:Italian inventor and artist, died in 1519

"I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have"

Nurse Cavell

Before facing a German firing squad in 1915,"Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone."

Henry Ward Beecher:
"Now comes the mystery."

Thomas Edison, American inventor

"It is very beautiful over there."

Goethe, German Poet:
"Light, More light!"

John Newton

Originally a slaver, he had a dramatic mid-ocean change of heart that led him to turn his slave ship around and take the people back to their homeland. He became a Presbyterian minister and preached against the slave-trade, inspiring William Wilberforce who brought about the abolition of slavery in Britain and its colonies. He is most famous for having authored the words to the hymn "Amazing Grace".

As he neared his end, exclaimed, "I am still in the land of the dying; I shall be in the land of the living soon."

A Chinese Communist,

who delivered many Christians to their execution, came to a pastor and said:

"I’ve seen many of you die. The Christians die differently. What is their secret?"

What will you say, as you near death?

What is your perspective towards life?

What do you need to do before you die?

World's Richest Governments

2012-03-04T12:11:00.002-08:00

We know the world's richest man is Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico, after the two richest men in the world, Bill Gates and Warren Buffetgave away most of their fortune to charity. You'll have to check with Forbes for the rest.

How about governments?

Which government is the richest (having most money that is, in US$)?

If you are expecting North American and European nations, wrong .........

While the countries may look rich, wealthy European nations can't withstand a prolonged major financial crisis, just like Greece .

The USA might have the biggest economy, but the American government is not at all rich; (in fact,it can't even take out US$150bn if asked to now without resorting to borrowing.)

To date the US government has borrowed $14.5 trillion!

The UK , likewise, while the country/people are well off, the government isn't.

The UK government's debt stands at$9 trillion now!

The World's Richest Governments immediately after the 2008-2009 financial crisis are: -

1.P R of China

National reserves: $2,454,300,000,000

2.Japan

National reserves: $1,019,000,000,000

3.Russia

National reserves: $458,020,000,000

4.Saudi Arabia

National reserves: $395,467,000,000

5.Taiwan(ROC)

National reserves: $362,380,000,000

6.India

National reserves: $279,422,000,000

7.South Korea

National reserves: $274,220,000,000

8.Switzerland

National reserves: $262,000,000,000

9.Hong Kong, China

National reserves: $256,000,000,000

10.Brazil

National reserves: $255,000,000,000

Here are the rest, in million US $:

11 Singapore / 203,436

12 Germany / 189,100

13 Thailand / 150,000

14 Algeria / 149,000

15 France / 140,848

16 Italy / 133,104

17United States/ 124,176

18 Mexico / 100,096

19Iran/ 96,560

20 Malaysia / 96,100

21 Poland / 85,232

22 Libya / 79,000

23 Denmark / 76,315

24 Turkey / 71,859

25 Indonesia / 69,730

26United Kingdom/ 69,091

27 Israel / 62,490

28Canada/ 57,392

29 Norway / 49,223

30 Iraq / 48,779

31 Argentina / 48,778

32 Philippines / 47,650

33 Sweden / 46,631

34United Arab Emirates/ 45,000

35 Hungary / 44,591

36 Romania / 44,056

37 Nigeria / 40,480

38 Czech Republic / 40,151

39Australia/ 39,454

40 Lebanon / 38,600

41 Netherlands / 38,372

42 South Africa / 38,283

43 Peru / 37,108

44 Egypt / 35,223

45 Venezuela / 31,925

46 Ukraine / 28,837

47 Spain / 28,195

48 Colombia / 25,141

49 Chile / 24,921

50 Belgium / 24,130

51 Brunei / 22,000

52 Morocco / 21,873

53 Vietnam / 17,500

54Macau/ 18,730

55 Kazakhstan / 27,549

56 Kuwait / 19,420

57 Angola / 19,400

58 Austria / 18,079

59 Serbia / 17,357

60 Pakistan / 16,770

61New Zealand/ 16,570

62 Bulgaria / 16,497

63 Ireland / 16,229

63 Portugal / 16,254

64 Croatia / 13,720

65 Jordan / 12,180

66 Finland / 11,085

67 Bangladesh / 10,550

68 Botswana / 10,000

69 Tunisia / 9,709

70 Azerbaijan / 9,316

71 Bolivia / 8,585

72 Trinidad and Tobago / 8,100

73 Yemen / 7,400

74 Uruguay / 8,104

75 Oman / 7,004

76 Latvia / 6,820

77 Lithuania / 6,438

78 Qatar / 6,368

79 Cyprus / 6,176

80 Belarus / 6,074

81 Syria / 6,039

82 Uzbekistan / 5,600

83 Luxembourg / 5,337

84 Guatemala / 5,496

85 Greece / 5,207

86 Bosnia and Herzegovina / 5,151

87 Cuba / 4,247

88 Costa Rica / 4,113

89 Equatorial Guinea / 3,928

90 Ecuador / 3,913

91Iceland/ 3,823

92 Paraguay / 3,731

93 Turkmenistan / 3,644

94 Estonia / 3,583

95 Malta / 3,522

96 Myanmar / 3,500

97 Bahrain / 3,474

98 Kenya / 3,260

99 Ghana / 2,837

100 El Salvador / 2,845

101 Sri Lanka / 2,600

102 Cambodia / 2,522

103 Côte d'Ivoire / 2,500

104 Tanzania / 2,441

105 Cameroon / 2,341

106 Macedonia / 2,243

107 Dominican Republic / 2,223

108 Papua New Guinea / 2,193

109 Honduras / 2,083

110 Armenia / 1,848

111 Slovakia / 1,809

112 Mauritius / 1,772

113 Albania / 1,615

114 Kyrgyzstan / 1,559

115 Jamaica / 1,490

116 Mozambique / 1,470

117 Gabon / 1,459

118 Senegal / 1,350

119 Georgia / 1,300

120 Panama / 1,260

121 Sudan / 1,245

122 Zimbabwe / 1,222

123 Slovenia / 1,105

124 Moldova / 1,102

125 Zambia / 1,100

126 Nicaragua / 1,496

127 Mongolia / 1,000

128 Chad / 997

129 Burkina Faso / 897

130 Lesotho / 889

131 Ethiopia / 840

132 Benin / 825

133 Namibia / 750

134 Madagascar / 745

135 Barbados / 620

136 Laos / 514

137 Rwanda / 511

138 Swaziland / 395

139 Togo / 363

140 Cape Verde / 344

141 Tajikistan / 301

142 Guyana / 292

143 Haiti / 221

144 Belize / 150

145 Vanuatu / 149

146 Malawi / 140

147 Gambia / 120

148 Guinea / 119

149 Burundi / 118

150 Seychelles / 118

151 Samoa / 70

152 Tonga / 55

153 Liberia / 49

154 Congo / 36

155 São Tomé and Príncipe / 36

156 Eritrea / 22

Big national reserves doesn't guarantee prosperity however, for instance, the yearly expenses for China 's government is $1.11 trillion, their government must always think of economic growth and making more money. The PRC overspent $110bn last year, much of it towards modernizing their military, if it goes on like this their reserves can only last for 22 yrs.

The Malaysian gov't overspent $13bn last year, if it goes on like this their reserves can only last for 7 yrs.

The Singaporean government overspent $3bn last year, much of it rescuing their banks from financial crisis, if it goes on like this their reserves can last 68 yrs.

The Swiss gov't overspent $1bn last year, if it goes on like this their reserves can last 262 yrs.

A country normally can borrow up to 100% its GDP. A very strong industrial country or very financial stable nation can borrow up to perhaps 200% its GDP, debts over 250% GDP the country is bankrupt.

Greece's debt is113.40%GDP, indangeras it is not considered a strong industrial or financial country, as we already know.

Iceland’s debt is107.60%GDP, also incrisisas it is not so strong industrially or financially.

Singapore’s debt is113.10%, not in hot water due to its global financial hub status, and also its financial strength. It's only dangerous for Singapore when it reaches 200%.

Japan’s debt is189.30%, still under radar as a powerful Industrial nation. It needs to panic only at around 200%.

The US has the world largest debt, but it is only 62%of its GDP, it is not in any immediate danger of bankruptcy.

Zimbabwe’s debt is 282.60%GDP, it is a kaputnation.

Malaysia’s debt is currently At 53.70% GDP.... would have been much better if not for billions wasted thru corruption and mismanagement by UMNO.

Hong Kong and Taiwan are doing pretty good with debts at32-37%GDP.

South Koreais even better with debts at 23.5%GDP.

Chinais very stable with debts at16.90%GDP.

Russiais like a big mountain with debts @ only at6.30%GDP.

There are only 5 countries with no debt, and are all comparatively small: Brunei, Liechtenstein , Palau , Nieu, and Macau ( China )

Chinese to Chinese

2012-03-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

Chinese speaking to a Chinese operator...

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Annie Wan?

Operator: Yes, you can speak to me.

Caller: No, I want to speak to Annie Wan!

Operator: Yes I understand you want to speak to anyone. You can speak to me. Who is this?

Caller: I'm Sam Wan. And I need to talk to Annie Wan! It's urgent.

Operator: I know you are someone and you want to talk to anyone! But what's this urgent matter about?

Caller: Well... just tell my sister Annie Wan that our brother Noe Wan was involved in an accident. Noe Wan got injured and now Noe Wan is being sent to the hospital. Right now, Avery Wan is on his way to the hospital.

Operator: Look, if no one was injured and no one was sent to the hospital, then the accident isn't an urgent matter! You may find this hilarious but I don't have time for this!

Caller: You are so rude! Who are you?

Operator: I'm Saw Ree.

Caller: Yes! You should be sorry. Now give me your name!!

Operator: That's what I said. I'm Saw Ree….

Amazing! Village in Holland, with NO Roads AT ALL!

2012-03-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

A Village in Holland wherein you can't find a single road...
All transportation is done by boats along the river.
But it's not a problem as it is so beautiful!

Top ten Libraries of the World

2012-03-04T11:04:00.002-08:00

Library of Congress - Over 33,012,750 items*

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On the eve of Jaipur Literature festival, we have a look at the world's top ten largest libraries.

The Library of Congress is the largest or biggest library in the world. It has the largest number of books, recordings, maps and manuscripts which are over 33,012,750 in number. Situated in Washington D.C, this is the oldest library of USA . It was established in 1800, when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington .

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Established with a sum of $5,000, the original library was housed in the new Capitol until August 1814, when invading British troops set fire to the Capitol Building , burning and pillaging the contents of the small library. When the Library of Congress building opened its doors to the public on November 1, 1897, it was hailed as a glorious national monument and 'the largest, the costliest, and the safest' library building in the world.

National Library of China - Over 28,980,777 items

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National Library of China is the largest and great library of Asia , and second biggest library of the World. It's collection is over 28,980,777 books which includes individually counted periodicals of about 12 million. It holds the largest worldwide collection of Chinese literature. The Library was founded in 1909 in Beijing , China and all the books on China 's history are available in the library.

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The Library not only has the largest collection of Chinese books in the world, but also the biggest collection of materials in foreign languages in the country.

National Library Canada - Over 26,006,054 items

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National Library Canada is a Canadian federal government department responsible for the collection and preservation of the documentary heritage of Canada through texts, pictures and other documents relevant to the history and culture of Canada . Its books collection is over (26,006,054) and this is the third largest library in the world. This most beautiful library is the national asset of Canada .

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The Library also hosts a comprehensive collection on Canadian history, Canada in World War 1 and 2.

Deutsche Bibliothek - Over 24,487,010 items

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Deutsche Bibliothek is the national library of Germany which was established in 1912. The prime purpose of this library is to collect all the German publications and collection of all material published on Germany in other languages. It is the third largest or biggest library in the world as it has 24,487,010 items.

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Located at both Frankfurt and Leipig, archiving and manual handling of literature takes place at both the locations. The library has a renewed mandate since the reunification of Germany in 1990.

British Library - Over 23,500,000 items

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British Library is the national library of the UK , which was founded in 1753. It is based in London and one of the world's most significant research libraries, holding over (15,500,000) items in all known languages and formats. The Library's collections include around 23,500,000 books. BL includes almost three million books every year in its archives. All this requires over 625 km of shelves, and grows by 12 km every year.

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Viewing items at the rate of 5 per day, it would take a person over 80,000 years to see the Library's entire of the collection. The library receives a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland . The Library also boasts of a collection of 8 million stamps. It also houses many rare items including the famous medieval Magna Carta, Leonardo Da Vinci's notebook, Beatleas manuscripts etc.

Harvard University - Over 15,000,000 items

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Harvard University Library system comprises about 90 libraries, with more than (15,000,000) books. It is the oldest library system in the United States and one of the largest academic library system in the world. It is the sixth largest library in the world. It was founded in 1638.

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Being an academic library, it also holds the record copy of PhD dissertations, as well as some masters theses, most undergraduate honors theses, and prize papers, along with regular publications.

Russian State Library - Over 14,750,000 items

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Russian State Library is the national library of Russia , and was founded in 1795 and it is located in Moscow . It is the largest and the oldest library in the country and the sixth largest in the world. Its books collection is over (14,750,000). This is the most popular or famous library in Russia .

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Today the library comprises a unique collection of Russian and foreign documents in 247 languages. About 200 new readers register with the prestigious library every day. The overall number of daily visitors amounts to 4000.

New York Public Library - Over 14,685,192 items

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New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the leading public libraries of the world and is one of America 's most significant research libraries. It was founded in 1895 and now it has 87 branches. Its books collection is over (14,685,192).

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Its origins date back to the time when New York was emerging as one of the world's most important cities in 18th and 19th century. The library's current building was finalised following an open competition among scores of the city's prominent architects and the cornerstone was laid in 1902. Almost all of the Library's collections and services are freely available to anyone interested.

National Diet Library - Over 14,304,139 items

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National Diet library is the one of the largest and greatest libraries of the world, located in Tokyo , Japan . Established in 1948 for the purpose of researching matters of public policy. There are over (14,304,139) books of all types.

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It has 27 branches in the country. Books on all topics like science, religion, politics, laws, maps, music etc, are available in this library.

Yale University - Approx 13,000,000 items

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Yale University Library is the library system of Yale University in New Haven , Connecticut , United States . It was founded in 1701. It is one of the largest academic library in the world, with approximately (13,000,000) volumes housed in 22 individual libraries. Several of its collections rank among the best anywhere and attract scholars from around the globe.

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Among its collections, the library showcases collections as varied as remnants from the era of dinosaurs, collection of rare historical musical instruments, and a collection on Victorian British Art.

The Tallest Tower in the World

2012-03-04T10:38:00.002-08:00

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia ï¿½

Saudi Arabia unveiled plans Tuesday (two weeks ago) to build the world's tallest tower (The tallest tower in the world will be built by 2020)ï¿½ a mixed-use structure that will rise two-thirds of a mile high ï¿½ in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah. Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal signed a $1.23 billion contract with Bin Laden Group for the proposed tower, which will take just over five years to complete. The building is the centerpiece of the planned Kingdom City development being built outside Jeddah by Prince Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding. "Building this tower in Jeddah sends a financial and economic message that should not be ignored," Prince Alwaleed told reporters. "It has a political depth to it to tell the world that we Saudis invest in our country despite what is happening around us from events, turmoil and revolutions even." Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, a Chicago architectural firm, has been selected to design the Kingdom Tower, which will feature a Four Seasons hotel, serviced apartments, Class A office space, luxury condominiums and the world's highest observatory.07 more images after the break...

When completed, the 1,000-meter-plus (3,280-foot-plus) tower would replace Gulf neighbor Dubai's 828-meter (2,716-foot) Burj Khalifa as the tallest tower in the world. The Burj Khalifa was built by Emaar Properties for a total cost of $1.5 billion. The exact final height is still a closely guarded secret, though it will be at least 173 meters (568 feet) taller than Burj Khalifa.

ADs II

2012-03-04T10:27:00.001-08:00

The headline is a beautiful play of words.

Save Trees. Trees save.

This is a very catchy ad for a karate school.

The copy says: "Harry's bread. Nice and Soft." Indeed.

IF you think, You can.

Thank God the zoom was invented...

And here is one of the best anti-smoking ad, released by Cancer Patients Aid Association:

A very simple but hard-hitting advertisement by the Mumbai

Traffic Police on the importance of wearing helmet:

One of the best, by Seagram, that asks drivers to

choose carefully between two things:

Here is a very creative use of bowling alleys to advertise for

dental implant insurance...

IWC, the famous Swiss watch makers, used these stickers on the holds

in airport buses to catch the attention of traveling pilots
and other passengers for their new "Big Pilot's Watch"

A "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign by Vasir breweries on their beer bottle caps.

Upon opening the bottle, the car printed on the cap appears bent,
and on reverse we have the simple slogan.
Very simple but effective.

2012-03-04T10:17:00.001-08:00

If you can't explain it simply,...

2012-03-04T09:57:00.000-08:00

The Burnt Yam

2012-03-04T09:41:00.005-08:00

Someone tells his story:

When I was a kid, my Mum liked to make food for dinner every now & then. I remember one night in particular when she made dinner after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my Mum placed a plate of stew and extremely burnt yam in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet, all my dad did was reach for his yam, smiled at my Mum and asked me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my Mum apologise to my dad for burning the yam. I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burnt yam." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his yam burnt.

He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your mama put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... A burnt yam never hurt anyone but harsh words do!" 'You know, life is full of imperfect things... And imperfect people.' 'I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else'. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

Share this if you could.

Recall Notice!!!

2012-03-03T12:47:00.000-08:00

The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units.

This defect has been identified as "Subsequential Internal Non-morality" more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.

The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.

The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE
procedure.

Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, *Jesus*, into the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, *Jesus* will replace it with:

1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the *B.I.B.L.E.* (BEST Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on *Jesus*.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

GOD

P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee Mail'!

*Because HE Lives!*

Beautiful Cake Creation

2012-03-03T12:33:00.002-08:00

Famous People Painting

2012-01-13T08:07:00.000-08:00

Historical Painting with Wikipedia Links & Mouse Over Tagging

Chinese Artists Dai Dudu, Li Tiezi, and Zhang An, 2006, oil on canvas.
http://cliptank.com/PeopleofInfluencePainting.htm

Awesome Answers In IAS Examination

2012-01-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

Q. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper)

Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?
A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23rd Rank Opted for IFS)

Q. If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have?
A. Very large hands. (Good one) (UPSC 11 Rank Opted for IPS)

Q. How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
A. you will never find an elephant with one hand. (UPSC Rank 14 Opted for IES)

Q. How can a man go eight days without sleep?
A. No Probs, He sleeps at night. (UPSC IAS Rank 98)

Q. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?
A. It will Wet or Sink as simple as that. (UPSC IAS Rank 2)

Q. What looks like half apple ?
A: The other half. (UPSC - IAS Topper )

Q. What can you never eat for breakfast?
A: Dinner.

Q. Bay of Bengal is in which state?
A: Liquid (UPSC 33 Rank)

Interviewer said "I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question. Think well before you make up your mind!" The boy thought for a while and said, "my choice is one really difficult question." "Well, good luck to you, you have made your own choice! Now tell me this.
"What comes first, Day or Night?"
The boy was jolted into reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, "It's the DAY sir!"
"How" the interviewer asked.
"Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!"
He was selected for IIM!

* OXFORD EXAMINATION BOARD 1987* *ESSAY QUESTION*
Question: What is courage? (50 Marks)
Answer (After 7 blank pages, at the end of the last page…): This is courage.

How To Fail A Test With Dignity

2012-01-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Millau Viaduct

2012-01-06T09:17:00.000-08:00

Would you feel a little nervous about driving across this bridge?

There's something just not right about driving above the clouds.

The Millau Viaduct is part of the new E11 Expressway connecting Paris and Barcelona and features the highest bridge piers ever constructed.

The tallest is 240 metres (787 feet) high and the overall height is an impressive 336 metres (1102 feet), making this
the highest bridge in the world. It's taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Interestingly, the Millau Viaduct is not straight.
Why? It's because a straight road could induce a floating sensation as you drive across it. So, a slight curve remedies that feeling. The curve is 20km in range. Moreover, the road has a light incline of 3% to improve the visibility and reassure the driver.

An amazing engineering feat!

The bridge during construction.

27 Simple Sentences

2012-01-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

Name The Picture......Who Wanna Play?

2011-12-28T08:06:00.000-08:00

These are pretty clever.

Don't rush.

Study each picture (there are 11 of 'em) and try to determine what it represents, before looking at the answer below the picture.
You'll need to put on your thinking caps...

What is it?

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Eggplant

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Who is it?

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Doctor Pepper

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What is it?

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Pool table

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Oh this one is tricky… What are they?

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Tap dancers

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100 point bonus… what is it?

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Card Shark

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Who am I… (hint… you can’t beat me)

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The King of Pop
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What is it?

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I Pod

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This one is hilarious. What is it?

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Gator-Aide

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Kind of scary isn’t it? Well what is it?

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Knight mare

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Another 100 point bonus. What is it?

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Hole Milk

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Hey Bartender give me one of these. What is it?

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Light Beer
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Get 'em all?
C'mon be honest!

Now Share them on to your smart friends

So they can feel as bright as you.

Happy Holidays!

Extaordinary Photos - Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T11:44:00.000-08:00

The world's highest chained carousel, located in Vienna, at a height of 117 meters.

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Thor's Well a/k/a "the gates of the dungeon" on Cape Perpetua, Oregon. At moderate tide and strong surf, flowing water creates a fantastic landscape

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Emerald Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano. Tongariro National Park - NewZealand

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Restaurant on a cliff on the east coast of Zanzibar.

Depending on the tide the restaurant can be reached both on foot and by boat.

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Office of Selgas Cano in Madrid

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Desert with Phacelia (Scorpion Weed). Flowering once in several years.

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Balloons in Cappadocia.

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Dubai. The view from the skyscraper BurjKhalifa. The height of buildings is 828 m (163 floors).

And this is the view down

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These trees grow in the forest near Gryfino, Poland. The cause of the curvature is unknown.

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The border between Belgium and the Netherlands in a cafe.

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Twice a year in the Gulf of Mexico rays migrate. About 10 thousand stingrays swim from the Yucatan Peninsula to Florida in the spring and back in the fall.

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In the resort town of Skagen you can watch an amazing natural phenomenon. This city is the northernmost point of Denmark, where the Baltic and North Seas meet. The two opposing tides in this place cannot merge because they have different densities.

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In the Chinese province of Shandong is a bridge across the Gulf of Jiaozhou. The bridge length over 36 km is calculated for eight car lanes, and is the longest sea bridge in the world.

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Day and night. The monument in Kaunas, Lithuania.

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An unusual tunnel in California's Sequoia National Park.

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This statue, created by Bruno Catalano, is located in France.

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Family photo

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The longest traffic jam in the world recorded in China. Its length is 260 kilometers.

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Paris computer games store. In fact, the floor is absolutely flat.

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Marcus Levine - slaughtering an artist in the literal sense. He creates his paintings by nailing a white wooden panel. At his latest series of paintings exhibited in a gallery in London, Marcus has spent more than 50 000 pieces of iron.

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In the city of Buford (USA) lives just one person. He works as a janitor and as a mayor.

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Autumn camouflage.

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Haus Rizzi - Germany.

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Lena Pillars. Russia, the Lena River.

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Banpo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea.

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Favelas of Brazil. The boundary between wealth and poverty.

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Lost paradise in the Indian Ocean. Isle of Lamu.

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Balcony of floor 103 in Chicago.

From the outside it looks like

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View of the sunset from inside the wave.

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This is a unique geological phenomenon known as Danxia landform. These phenomena can be observed in several places in China. This example is located in Zhangye, Province of Gansu. The coloris the result of an accumulation for millions of years of red sandstone and other rocks.

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In northwestern Montana, USA. The water is so transparent that it seems that this is a quite shallow lake. In fact, it's very deep.

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Airport in the Maldives is located on an artificial island in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

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Lighthouse guard in Mare, France must be one of the most courageous people on the planet!

Not everyone will have a smoke in such weather, and in such a place!

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Photo of storm in Montana, USA, 2010

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Skyscraper-Crescent Crescent Moon Tower (Dubai)

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Heavy fog in Sydney, which enveloped the whole city.

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The river above the river: Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany.

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Morning Glory - kind of clouds observed in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia.

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Gibraltar Airport is one of the most extraordinary airports around the world.

High Speed Train....something worth watching...

2011-12-22T12:23:00.000-08:00

The World longest high speed railway

Beijing - Shanghai (1318 Km) Train

Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail Beijing departure station

　

June 30, the official carrier of the first riders of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail train pulled out from the Beijing South Railway Station, bound for Shanghai.

Through the Beijing South Third Ring Road.

The crew to board the first Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail train.

　

Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail crew staff are preparing food.

With the design speed of 350 km, the maximum speed of 300 km initial operation is completed.Put into trial operation of trains is divided into
first-class car, second-class cars, dining cars, business cars and VIP tourist area.
To meet the special requirements of passengers,
there are dedicated disabled riding area, wheelchair accessible bathrooms and corridors.

The initial operation, plans to open daily operations EMU trains arranged 90 pairs, the implementation speed of 300 km and 250 km running mixed mode.
Shortest time from Beijing to Shanghai for 4 hours and 48 minutes.
The full fare: second-class seat 555 yuan, 935 yuan first-class seat,
seat (including tourist seats, seat first-class package) 1750 yuan.

Currently, a team of 90 conductor, 313 crew consisting of
the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail passenger section of Shanghai crew team has been gearing up to meet the community review.