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Mysterious Pink Lake

2013-01-29T08:54:00.002-08:00

Then there is the mysterious bright pink Lake Hiller in Western Australia. It lies about 3 kilometres west of Esperance and is bounded to the East by the South Coast Highway.

The lake is not always pink in colour but the distinctive colour of the water changes as a result of green alga Dunaliella salina, halobacterium Halobacteria cutirubrum, and/or high concentration of brine prawn.

Length: 4 km
Area: 99 ha

Surface elevation: 0 cm
Width: 2 km

Its startling colour remains a mystery and while scientists have proven it's not due to the presence of algae, unlike the other salt lakes down under, they still can't explain why it's pink.

7 Dangerous acts after a meal.

2013-01-28T15:51:00.001-08:00

1. Don’t smoke —- Experiments from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher)

2. Don’t eat fruits immediately — Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Thre fore take fruits 1 -2 hours after meal or 1 hour before meal.

3. Don’t drink tea—— Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the protein content in the food we consume to be hundred thus difficult to digest.

4. Don’t loosen your belt———- Loosening the belt after meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted and blocked.

5. Don’t bathe———- ——- Bathing after meal will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs and body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease, this will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.

6. Don’t walk about———- — People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

7. Don’t sleep immediately—- ——– The food we intake will not be to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric and infection in our intestine.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES WHILE USING PC

2013-01-28T13:13:00.000-08:00

During a recent visit to an optician, one of my friend was told of an exercise for the eyes by a specialist doctor that he termed as 20-20-20. It is apt for all of us, who spend long hours at our desks, looking at the computer screen.

I Thought I'd share it with you.

20-20-20

Step I :-

After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.

Step II :-

Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.

Step III :-

Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body.

Circulate among all if you care. They say that your eyes are mirrors of your soul, so do take care of them, they are priceless.

Vijay Kumar shoots silver in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol.

2012-08-03T07:25:00.000-07:00

Marksman Vijay Kumar won silver in the final of the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Olympic Games in London on Friday.

Medal Tally Of London Olympics 2012
This is for the first time India has won two medals in a single event at Olympics.
Earlier, Gagan Narang won bronze in 10m air rifle event.

Vijay Kumar lifted qualified for the final of the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Olympic Games with a total score of 585, Kumar became the second shooter to break the previous Olympic record of 583 during the second stage of qualification.

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore..

2012-07-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.

Cliff camping, Scariest campsite ever in Norway

2012-07-27T18:52:00.000-07:00

In this stunning evening photograph, we see a group of hikers camping out on the famous cliff of Preikestolen in Norway.

In English this place may be known as Preacher’s Pulpit or Pulpit Rock, or by the old local name, Hyvlatonna (“the carpenter-plane’s blade”).

Pamukkale, Turkey Cotton Castle

2012-07-27T06:10:00.000-07:00

Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.

It is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley, which has a temperate climate for most of the year.

Rajesh Khanna (real name Jatin arora) or Kaka from bollywood

2012-07-22T12:07:00.000-07:00

Rajesh Khanna ( pronunciation (help·info) born: Jatin Arora; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012) was a Bollywood actor, film producer and politician. He was referred to as the "first superstar" and the "original superstar" of Indian cinema. He earned these titles following 15 consecutive solo hit films in the 1970s, a record that remains unbroken.

Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in March 1973, six months before Dimple's debut film Bobby was released and has two daughters from the marriage. Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia separated in 1984. Their elder daughter Twinkle Khanna is married to actor Akshay Kumar, while they also have a younger daughter Rinke Khanna.

He appeared in 163 feature films of which 128 films saw him as the lead protagonist; he appeared in 17 short films as well He won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards and was nominated for the same fourteen times.

Ring finger in boys and its effect on their heart.

2012-07-18T08:14:00.001-07:00

Scientists have discovered that the longer the ring finger is in boys the less chance they have of having a heart attack.

Johnny Depp holds the record for the largest paycheck for a single movie

2012-07-17T18:14:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp holds the record for the largest paycheck for a single movie. In 2011, the iconic actor earned more than $53 million to act in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. This number is incredible and more than many people could hope to make intheir life, much less in a single movie.

Previously the highest paycheck for a single movie had gone to Tom Hanks who received $50 million for his part in the Da Vinci Code. Clearly producers though Depp was worth the steep price they paid for his quirky image and unforgettable performances. Considering the success of the movies Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, it was a cost that paid off at the box office. No one could imagine Pirates of the Caribbean without the slightly mad, but endlessly entertaining Jack Sparrow. Depp’s $53 million is extremely impressive, but another big player in film salaries is Will Smith. He may not be able to match Depp’s huge check for a single movie, but annually he is the best-paid actor. With all the movies he is in, Will Smith averages $80 million a year in pay.

Elephant with his driver (mahout) amazing understanding!!

2012-07-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

Perched between the tusks, an Indian 'mahout' or elephant driver is photographed on his steed in this arresting image.

It was taken in the Andaman Islands, a remote archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, where Rajan, a 60-year-old elephant, lives.

Lighting the Night Sky

2012-07-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

Every photographer strives for those ‘special’ shots where everything is just right. Right place, right time, right settings. On Canada Day (July 1), young photographer Candace Cunning achieved just that. Her fantastic shot of Canada Day fireworks lighting up the skies of Corner Brook, Newfoundland (population 19,886) has gone viral, amassing over 245,000 views on Flickr.

Her sudden popularity has led to much adulation and a flood of print requests. In fact she’s received so many requests for prints, she’s partnered with the JL Gallery to help fulfil orders! Here’s the details on how she got the shot:

Camera: Canon 5D Mark II
Lens: 35 mm, 1.4 prime
Shutter speed: 1/6 second
Aperture: 1.4
ISO: 1,600
Minor adjustment to white balance

Keep up the great work Candace! Congratulation on your first big hit! Here’s to many more to come ;)

What is the only natural food that is made without destroying any kind of life?

2012-07-14T16:27:00.002-07:00

Honey is the only natural food that is made without destroying any kind of life. !!!

Polar bear became friend of sled dogs.

2012-07-14T16:20:00.000-07:00

Near Hudson Lake in Manitoba, German wildlife photographer Norbert Rosing spotted a polar bear coming near his sled dogs. He took pictures of what he thought would be the end of his dogs.

Apparently the bear came back every night for a week to play with the dogs.

Photographer: Norbert Rosing

Amazing 3D castle made from papers only with light

2012-07-13T18:26:00.000-07:00

Amazing 3D castle made from papers only with light... ♥

Created by "Wataru Itou" a young student of a major art University in Tokyo...!

Roaring Pavilion Villa - Do u think this beauty stops here!

2012-07-12T05:32:00.000-07:00

Roaring Pavilion Villa ♥♥....Do u think this beauty stops here!!! let's see the villa from inside (Rooms, Pools) , see it's view, see it at night...all can be seen on =>

Awesome Roaring Pavilion villa located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms(5 Ensuite), Beachfront, Pool

Let’s enjoy the beauty ♥

World's youngest tattoo artist - 4 years old

2012-07-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

Ruby Dickinson is only four years old but she is already marking her mark in the world – with tattoos. The ink-credible Welsh toddler may be the world's youngest tattoo artist, according to published reports.

At an age when most kids only think about playground swings, Ruby takes tattoo lessons after nursery school. She also practices with a toy kit in her father's tattoo shop. !!

Awesome creative Tap water Magic

2012-07-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

It may appear to be photoshop but try to think how it can be really made.

How is it possible that this water tap is flowing in the air? The truth is: it isn’t. There is actually a pipe going through the water flowing down and in that way it’s holding the whole thing……Really amazing !!!

Gold price falling down.

2012-07-10T07:47:00.000-07:00

Do you think gold price will fall after looking the current scenario. Gold is one of the major property. Gold closed below 1590$ a bearish sign for gold price.

Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal and is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. Forex also play major role in price distribution. A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009.This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8500 m3, or a cube 20.4 m on a side. The world consumption of new gold produced is about 50% in jewelry, 40% in investments, and 10% in industry.

In every country including America, Europe etc is facing price hike in gold.

Do you think gold price will fall down..??

Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen with cats, cheetahs, lions and tigers in her home!

2012-07-08T13:12:00.001-07:00

Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen, shares her home with 11 cats - four cheetahs, five lions and two tigers!
The sanctuary worker shares her South African home with not one but FOUR orphaned cheetahs, five lions and two tigers.

Forty-six-year-old Riana said: 'I love them all. But they're a handful.'

Riana bought her first cheetah, Fiela in 2006, after realising the big cats were in trouble and heading for extinction with only 1000 left in Africa.
She left her full time job working for the department of justice - a position she had held for 22 years - and found temporary employment on a game ranch where she could raise her beloved big cat.
But Riana's real dream was fully realised after she set up the not-for-profit Fiela Funds Cheetah Breeding Project in South Africa to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah and their ecosystem.

Health benefits of carrots for human body

2012-07-07T15:43:00.000-07:00

1. Prevent Cancer-Eating carrots may help lower the risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. Recently, researchers have isolated a compound called falcarinol in carrots that may be largely responsible for anti-cancer benefits. Falcarinol is a natural pesticide found in carrots that protects roots from fungal diseases. In daily diet, carrots are almost the only source of these compounds.

2. Improve Vision -The retina of the eye needs vitamin A to function, lack of vitamin A causes night blindness.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a substance which converted into vitamin A in the liver. In the retina, vitamin A is transformed into rhodopsin, a purple pigment that necessary for night vision..

3. Prevent heart disease Studies shown that a diet high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Also, it is believed that regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber in
carrots can help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with and removing bile acids, cholesterol triggers would be pulled out from the bloodstream to make more bile acids.

4. Reduce the risk of stroke- According to research from Harvard University, people who ate more than six carrots a week are much less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or more.

5. Nourish Skin- Carrot has a strong cleansing properties that are effective in detoxifying the liver, thus very
effective for acne that is caused by toxins from the blood. Carrot is also useful for treating uneven skin tones due to pigmentation. The vitamin A and other nutrients contained in carrot efficiently nourish the skin, prevent
dry skin and other skin blemishes.

6. Anti-aging- Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, which serves as an antioxidant that helps the body
to fight against free radicals. Italso help slows down the agingof cells and various negative effect associated with aging.

7. Dental Health Carrots can even help clean yourteeth, and is the best way to ckeep your mouth clean after
meals. They act as natural abrasives that help in eliminating the dirt and plague from the teeth and gums. They also trigger a lot of saliva, which helps to scrub away stains on your teeth. Minerals in carrots helps to kill germs in the mouth and prevent tooth damage. Carrots are really an amazing vegetable. There are many benefits of carrots and they are easy to add to your diet without much extra preparation. Carrots, either as raw fruit juice or in cooked form are good for health.

First city to have 1 million population was London, UK

2012-07-07T15:31:00.000-07:00

Did you know: The first city in the world to have a population of one million was London.

Fire Falls (Bridalveil Falls)

2012-07-05T07:04:00.001-07:00

The Horse Tail Falls, known as Fire Falls, gets all the attention in Yosemite National Park. However, this rainbow event at Bridalveil Falls is quite captivating too.

This color occurrence happens as the sun is setting and as the sunset continues to go lower, the colors of the rainbow will actually go from the bottom of the falls until it literally reaches from bottom to top.

Eat sprouted green gram to reduce hair-fall

2012-07-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

"Wow Tip - Eat sprouted green gram everyday in the morning and within 3 weeks you will see that your hairfall has reduced. It works wonders."

Aqua Dom - Radisson SAS Hotel, Berlin

2012-07-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

A 25-meter-long cylindrical tank made of acrylic glass, built around a transparent elevator. It is located in the Radisson SAS Hotel, Berlin.

«AquaDom» opened in December 2003. For construction of this miracle, it costed 12.8 million euros.