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Glory Of Ancient Rome Re-enacted

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When in Rome: The Eternal City takes a step back in time as it celebrates 2,766th birthday

Each year the streets of the capital become a stage for troupes of actors
Romans join in re-enactments of ancient Rome as it was in 753 BC
Natale di Roma festival held in Rome's 'birth place' amid seven hills

PUBLISHED: 20:45 GMT, 21 April 2013 | UPDATED: 08:34 GMT, 22

When in Rome, it is said, one should do as the Romans do.

And that is exactly what citizens of the Eternal City did this weekend as they took a step back in time to celebrate the 2,766th birthday of the capital.

Each year the streets become a stage for troupes of actors dressed as denizens of the ancient city, as they mark the legendary foundation of the Birth of Rome.

Actors dressed as ancient Roman maids march in front of the Coliseum in a commemorative parade during festivities marking the 2,766th anniversary of the founding of Rome

The capital celebrates its founding annually based on the legendary foundation of the Birth of Rome

Actors dressed as the denizens of ancient Rome participate in parades and re-enactments of the ancient Roman Empire

Hundreds of actors, dressed as centurions, goddesses and politicians, took part in the elaborate spectacle

Women dressed as ancient Roman maids with flowered wreathes in their hair marched in the commemorative parade

Children dressed in white gowns also took part in the annual Natale di Roma festival celebrating the founding of Rome

The parade marches past the Roman monument of the Colosseum, which in its heyday could seat 50,000 spectators

The annual Natale di Roma festival sees Romans join in parades and re-enactments of ancient Rome as it was said to have been in 753 BC. The festivities are centred on the legend of the founding of the city.

According to the legend, Rome's history began when the pagan god Mars, enchanted by the beauty of a Vestal Virgin, snuck into her temple in the town of Alba Longa to sleep with her.

When she birth to twin boys, the king ordered that the infants should be thrown in to the Tiber.

Each year the city comes alive with eenactments of scenes from Roman history, concerts and fireworks

A man dressed as an ancient Roman soldiers prepares to join a march. The eternal city is celebrating its birthday - number 2762 - today

Legend says that Rome was founded by Romulus in 753BC in an area surrounded by seven hills

According to the legend, Rome's history began when the pagan god Mars, enchanted by the beauty of a Vestal Virgin, snuck into her temple in the town of Alba Longa to sleep with her

A young boy in costume parades in the ancient areas of Colosseum, Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum. When the Vestal Virgin gave birth to twin boys, the king ordered that the infants should be thrown in to the Tiber

An actor dressed as a Roman barbarian and a costumed actress dressed as the Goddess Roma

Actors dressed as ancient gladiators fight in front of crowds enjoying the annual celebration

As soon as they were born the pair were placed in a trough and thrown into the River Tiber, but the trough came ashore and they were found by a wolf who fed them with her milk.

They were then raised by a shepherd, Faustulus. Reaching adulthood the twins decided to found a town, and chose the place where the wolf had nursed them.

Romulus began to build walls on the Palatine Hill, but Remus jeered at the low walls, leaping over them, and an angry Romulus killed him.

Romulus is alleged not to have died, just disappeared one day in a violent storm. The Romans, believing he had been taken up to heaven, worshipped him under the name of Quirinus.

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Food for thought

2015-04-03T09:58:00.001+08:00

Son: "Daddy, may I ask you something?"

Dad: "Sure, what is it about?"

Son: " Daddy, how much do you get per hour?"

Dad: "None of your business. Why are you asking such thing?"

Son: "I only wanted to know. Please, tell me, how much do you get per hour?"

Dad: "If you insist... I get $100 per hour"

Son : "Oh! (with his head watching the ground)

" Daddy, would you lend me $50?"

His father got angry.

Dad: "The only reason you asked me about was just to ask me money to buy a stupid toy or any other useless thing! Now, go straight to your room and get in bed.

Think on why you're becoming so selfish. Each day I work hard just to come listen such childish pretensions!

Silently, the little child walked to his room and shut the door.

The man sat and got more angry thinking about his son behaviour. How did he dare to question me such matter just for the sake of asking me money?

After an hour circa, the man calmed himself down and, began to think:

'maybe the kid really needed to buy something with $50, 'cause he doesn't usually ask for money'.

The man went to the kid's room and opened the door.

Dad: "Are you sleeping, son?"

Son: "No daddy, I'm awake".

Dad: "I was thinking maybe I was to rude before. Today it's being a hard workday and I've run down on you. Here, take the $50 you've me asked for".

The kid promptly sat on his bed with a bright smile.

Son: "Oh, thanks daddy!"

Then, from bellow his pillow the kid took many crumpled banknotes. The man, watching the kid had already some amount of money, began to get angry again. Meanwhile, the little boy slowly started to count his money and, then looked at his father.

Dad: "You had already money, why do you wanted more"?

Son: "Because it wasn't enough but now is OK".

"Daddy, now I have $100. May I buy one hour of your time? Please, do come earlier tomorrow... I would like to have dinner with you!"

His father was speechless then, a tear running down on his cheek, the man held the kid in his arms and prayed his son to forgive him.

This is just a simple story to focus you that working much hard in life isn't a caring way to live. We don't realize that times runs away from our hands and we don't enjoy some with the more dearest of our lives, the more closer to our hearts. Would you remember that $100 aren't worth the time you spend with the one you love? If we have died tomorrow, the society for/in which we work will easily replace with someone else in few days. But family and friends we left behind will be missing us all their lives. Start to think about: we put all our strength and more on our job instead of sharing with the ones we love.

Somethings are more important.

Please, think about and share.

YEMEN

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen

Region: Middle East

Area Total: 527,829 km2
Coast Line: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea

Capital: Sana'a

Sana'a

Old city of Sana'a

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Al-Saleh Mosque, Sana'a

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City walls of Sana'a

The Great Mosque in Sana'a

Entrance to the old city, Sana'a

Household business

Sultan Palace in Seyun

Summer residence of the Imam Yachya in Wadi Dhar

Bilqis Temple, the temple of the Moon God, Yemen

Rare Collection of Historical Photos.

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RARE HISTORICAL PHOTOS

photos and descriptions that tell us what it was

like to be there and, perhaps, surprise us with something we didn't know and haven't seen.

A boxing match on board the USS Oregon in 1897.

Albert Einstein looking fabulous.

Here's his report card!

Samurai taken between 1860 and 1880.

A shell shocked reindeer looks on as World War II planes drop bombs on Russia in 1941

Roy O. and Walt Disney on the day they opened Disney Studios.

Che Guevara.

The Microsoft staff in 1978.

BILL GATES front left.

The last known Tasmanian Tiger photographed
in 1933. The species is now extinct.

A different angle taken of "Tank Man," the man who stood against a line of tanks in

Tiananmen Square. He is standing in the street between the tree trunk and the fleeing man.
You can see the tanks approaching from the right.

Winston Churchill out for a swim.

The London sky following a

bombing and dogfight between

British and German planes in 1940.

Martin Luther King, Jr removes a burned cross from his yard in 1960. The boy is his son.

Google begins.

Nagasaki, 20 minutes after

the atomic bombing in 1945.

A Native American overlooking the newly completed transcontinental railroad in 1868.

The Great 1906 San Francisco

Fire and Earthquake of .

A Japanese plane is shot down during the
Battle of Saipan in 1944.

The original Ronald McDonald --

played by Willard Scott!

Hitler in Paris.

Grounded aircraft on September 11, 2001

await orders.

British SAS back from a three month long
patrol of North Africa, January 18, 1943.

Disneyland employee cafeteria in 1961.

The first McDonalds.

Fidel Castro lays a wreath

at the Lincoln Memorial.

California lumberjacks work on Redwoods.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand with his wife on the day
they were assassinated in 1914,
an event that helped spark World War I.

The 1912 World Series.

Bill and Hillary Clinton

playing volleyball in 1975.

Elvis in the Army.

The first photo following the discovery of

Machu Pichu in 1912.

Child laborers in 1880.

New York's Times Square in 1911.

Construction of Christ the Redeemer

in Rio da Janeiro, Brazil.

Steamboats on the Mississippi River in 1907.

Leo Tolstoy tells a story to his
grandchildren in 1909.

The Beatles meet Muhammad Ali.

The construction of Disneyland.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on the day

he received his
American citizenship.

Fourteen year-old Osama bin Laden.

He's second from the right.

Construction of the Statue of Liberty in
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Most Awe Inspiring Offices!

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10 Most Awe Inspiring Offices!

Creativity and productivity are both products of a healthy work environment. Companies, today, are taking the task of creating ideal work conditions to new heights with innovative manoeuvres in design and perks that guarantee the best talent.
Most of us dread waking up to the sound of our alarms signalling us that it's time to go to work at yet another uninspiring place. We have a list of companies that have created awe-inspiring work-place design that is the envy of everyone who does not work there.

Inventionland Design Factory, Pittsburgh

America's largest invention factory, Inventionland Design Factory, ensures it's inventors are thrilled with the process of creating new inventions and designs, as opposed to being frustrated by the challenge. It's fashioned as an amusement park with 16 different themes such as a cave, shipwreck, castle or giant robot. Contributing to a soothing ambiance is the sound of running waterfalls, chirping birds and music. Employees can choose any space to work that suits their disposition. Here, you can let all your childhood fantasies run wild.

Airbnb, San Francisco

The Airbnb office is situated at 888 Brannan, which is a renovated hundred year old industrial building. Part of the building is occupied by their offices with rooms modelled on eight apartment listings on the website from different parts of the world. One of the sections is, infact, an exact replication of their first ever listing on the website. The entire space is meant to showcase what the company represents and it is almost like working within the comfort of your own home.

Google, London

Google is at it's quirky best at their London Office with a 'Secret Garden' area on the roof for employees to plant herbs and vegetables, a 'Granny Flat' area that has vintage furniture and rocking chairs for your comfort, and lots more. They even have a 'Google Park' where you can unwind.

Facebook, San Francisco

Facebook offers it's employees many perks. They have a massive spread of food in their canteen to cater to all tastes. In warm weather, they also use one of the building's roofs for grillng and musical performances. They have game rooms with Guitar Hero, Chess, Ping Pong tables and more. It's like a small thriving society all on it's own. It has everything you'll ever need and you never need to leave which may sound like the plot to a horror movie but their employees love it.

Selgas Cano, Madrid

Being an architectural firm, the Selgas Cano office is a testament to great architecture. What really makes this place amazing is the location, it is situated in the lap of nature. The architectural style, as well, is quite unique and it captures the eye immediately.

Zynga, San Francisco

We expect nothing short of awesome from the guys who gave us Farmville. The Zynga office is divided by game, if you work on a particular game then your surroundings are going to look like it too. The company is named after former CEO Mark Pincus's late American bulldog and true to it's name or logo rather they have a dedicated grooming area for dogs on their roof. Apparently, at Zynga, not only employees enjoy benefits like healthy, gourmet food, happy hours and free massages but so do their dogs.

Hootsuite, Vancouver

Hootsuite, a haven for their employees, is a social media management company. It's a workplace and getaway all in one. They have TVs all over displaying something called 'Hootfeeds' which are live Twitter streams of any keyword you might like to search. They have a place called the 'Cabin' for if you might need to take a nap during work. For those who need a little personal space to get some work done away from everyone else, there are tents. If you feel like you need a workout, they have a gym and yoga studio too and after that if you need a drink there is a beer tap available. It, honestly, doesn't get cooler than this.

Missing Link, South Africa

Workplaces are stress prone areas but Missing Link has found a remedy for this with a shooting range in their office. They also don't bother with stairs or lifts because they have fireman's poles and slides. If you thought it ends here, it doesn't. If all the above hasn't convinced you of Missing Link's cool factor then here's the clincher - they have a tattoo studio called 'Missing Ink'.

Red Bull, Amsterdam

The Red Bull office is located inside a former shipbuilding beside a harbour. Aside from the view, the place has some great features to it. There are three bays defined inside of the office, one of which is a meeting room with a DJ booth and recording studio. The bathrooms have mosaics of religious figures doing crazy things like DJ-ing or karaoke. They also have a 'Crash Room' which is a neon-lit resting room and a canteen called 'The Dive'.

White Mountain Office, Stockholm

White Mountain, a Swedish internet provider has it's offices located 100 feet below Stockholm in a place that was previously a shelter from atomic bombs. This anti-atomic shelter was renovated and converted into one of the most original office environments in the world by Albert France-Lanord Architects. It gives you the sense of being in the villain's lair of a classic Superhero movie.

Amazing 3D Pen Art [14 Attachments]

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Amazing 3D Pen Art

Have your ever wondered if your sci-fi fantasies could turn into reality? Imagine being able to draw objects in the air. We all have tried air writing, but it never materialised! But now it is possible with the lix doodle pen. You can simply use it to write into thin air. Create objects and have fun. It basically uses plastic thread made through a pateneted process which melts and cools while moving through the pen. You can make objects as big as 11 foot with it! Just make sure you provide a base to the object. Because though you can write in the air now, you still can not make them hover in mid air!

Lix was devised by Ismail Baran and Anton Suvorov in Belgium, and Delphine Wood in London.

The idea behind the Lix 3D pen, which can draw solid lines through the air with no need for paper. They launched a Kickstarter campaign just recently to get their product off of the ground and have already gathered more than 3 times their initial funding goal

Lix 3D pen enables you to doodle in the air. This professional tool offers you the comfort and pushes your creativity to another level.

Watch how this lix 3D pen works. Just follow the link given below.

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These are some of the amazing art create by the lix pen. Cool isn't it?

As high-tech as the Lix pen seems, the technology behind it is relatively simple. After plugging it into a power source and waiting for it to heat up, the artist or inventor inserts a thin plastic filament through the back that melts as it progresses through the pen – much like a hot glue gun.

This melted plastic is cooled the moment it exits the pen, meaning that it can create lines of plastic rising up from their initial flat surface. With a bit of practice, the pen's creators have been able to create mind-bending works of art illustrating the pen's versatility and capability in different fields.

The components of the pen include a micro planetary motor.

The Lix pen charges from a USB 3.0 port. Like 3Doodler, Lix can take ABS (petroleum-based plastic) or PLA (plant-based) filaments, and outputs solid lines as you move the pen through the air.

It is lightweight and portable so you could put it in your bag and travel with it! Have fun and doodle anywhere anytime you want!

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40 Cats Who Deserve Olympic Medals For Their Ability To Nap Literally Anywhere (Part 1/2)

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40 Cats Who Deserve Olympic Medals For Their Ability To Nap Literally Anywhere

A cats bones and organs are structured exactly like other mammals. But their bodies have evolved to be way more flexible than most... and they take full advantage of that. I don't think ANYTHING could wake these guys up.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia

Region: Western Asia

Area total: 2,149,690 km2

Coast line: Red Sea and Persian Gulf

Capital: Riyadh

Mecca

Kaaba and Hajj

The Kaaba is a cuboid-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam. The Quran states that the Kaaba was constructed by Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic), and his son Ishmael (Ismaeel in Arabic), after the latter had settled in Arabia. The building has a mosque built around it, the Masjid al-Haram. All Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during prayers, no matter where they are. This is called facing the Qiblah.
One of the Five Pillars of Islam requires every Muslim to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in his or her lifetime if able to do so. Multiple parts of the Hajj require pilgrims to walk seven times around the Kaaba in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from above). This circumambulation, the Tawaf, is also performed by pilgrims during the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).

Gate of Kaaba

Masjid Nabawi

Al-Masjid al-Nabawi ("Mosque of the Prophet"), often called the Prophet's Mosque, is a mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad situated in the city of Medina. It is the second holiest site in Islam (the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca). It was the second mosque built in history and one of the largest mosques in the world. After an expansion during the reign of al-Walid I, it also now incoporates the site of the final resting place of Muhammad and early Muslim leaders Abu Bakr and Umar.

Masjid Nabawi

Muhammad's (Prophet of Islam) tomb is located under the Green Dome of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi.

Masjid al-Haram

Al-Masjid al-Ḥaram , "The Sacred Mosque") is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca (Makkah), it surrounds the Kaaba,

the place which Muslims worldwide turn towards while performing daily prayers and is Islam's holiest place. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.

Jabal an-Nour

Jabal an-Nour (also Jabal an-Nur or Jabal Nur), meaning "The Mountain of Light", is a mountain near the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It houses the Hira cave where Muhammad is said to have received his first revelation from God (Arabic Allah) through the angel Gabriel.

Jabal Al-Rahmah

On the eighth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the pilgrims proceed to Mina where they spend the night in prayer.
On the ninth day, they leave Mina for Mt. Arafat where they stand in contemplative vigil and pray and recite the Quran, near a hill from which Prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon, this hill is called Jabal Al Rahmah (The Hill of Forgiveness, Mount Arafat). This is known as Wuquf, considered the highlight of the Hajj. Pilgrims must spend the afternoon within a defined area on the plain of Arafat until after sunset. No specific rituals or prayers are required during the stay at Arafat, although many pilgrims spend time praying, and thinking about the course of their lives. A pilgrim's Hajj is considered invalid if they do not spend the afternoon on Arafat.

Mosque Jarana-Makkah

Al Medina Al Munauwara

The Quba Mosque is the first mosque in history built by Muhammad upon arrival in Medina

Super foods for Diabetics

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Citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamin C, which aids in keeping your heart in good condition. Stick to whole fruits instead of juice as they slow sugar absorption.

Karela lowers the blood-sugar level as it contains a high dosage of `plant insulin`.

Garlic is a rich source of potassium and also contains zinc and sulphur, which are components of insulin. Take about three to four flakes of crushed garlic daily.

Components in cinnamon promote glucose metabolism and reduce cholesterol. It has been found that in people with diabetes; just 1/2 teaspoon a day can significantly lower blood sugar levels.

Research has shown that Maitake mushrooms lower blood sugar as it acts as an alpha glucosidase inhibitor and may be beneficial for managemet of diabetes.

Green leafy veggies are nutrient-rich, low in carbohydrates and calories. Studies show that they lower the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Bamboo shoots offer high energy sans any fat or cholesterol and are a terrific source of dietary fibre. They also contain magnesium.

Berries are full of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre. Anthocyanins, found in berries, have been shown to impede cancer cell growth, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Chicken breasts are low in saturated fat and calories. A 3-ounce serving of skinless chicken breast has 142 calories and 3 grams fat.

Fatty fishes such as Salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, halibut and herring are high in omega-3 fatty acids. These help unclog arteries and improve levels of both triglycerides and HDL in diabetics.

Beans are good source of fibre and are rich in nutrients. They slow digestion and maintain blood sugar level after a meal.

Nuts are packed with `good` fats that not only help fight heart disease, but also help reduce insulin resistance. Nuts are also rich in fibre, magnesium and vitamin E.

Low-fat milk and yogurt not only provide protein but also give calcium, which aids in weight loss. People who take them regularly are less likely to become insulin resistant.

Whole-grain foods are rich in fibre and nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, folate and omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that a diet rich in whole grains may help lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Olive oil is loaded with antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, like oleic acid. These â�‚��œgoodâ�‚��„� fats reduce the risk of heart disease and help keep blood sugar steady by reducing insulin resistance.

Super foods for Diabetics

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