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Day Of Ashura - The 10th Day Of Muharram

<div style="text-align: justify;">Ashura, meaning <i>tenth</i> in Arabic. Ashura is a religious observance marked every year by Muslims, on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year. Ashura is an ancient observance that is now recognized for different reasons and in different ways among Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. Below is a little explanation on Sunni and Shi'a.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims are referred to in Arabic as ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah wa āl-Ǧamāʿah (Arabic: أهل السنة والجماعة‎, "people of the tradition [of Muhammad] and the community") or ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah (Arabic: أهل السنة‎) for short; in English, they are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis or Sunnites. </i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Shia Islam (Arabic: شيعة‎, Shīʿah) is the second largest denomination of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called Shi'ites or Shias. "Shia" is the short form of the historic phrase Shīʻatu ʻAlī (شيعة علي), meaning "followers of Ali", "faction of Ali", or "party of Ali".</i></blockquote><br><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Ashura Day Celebration For Sunni Islam</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, local Jews observed a day of fasting at this time, their Day of Atonement. The Prophet Muhammad learned of this tradition, and stated that the Muslims should also fast. He himself fasted for 2 days, and recommended that others do so as well. This fast is not required, simply recommended.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Ashura Day Celebration For<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span>Shi'a Islam</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the year 680 A.D., an event happened that was a turning point for what was to become the Shi'a Muslim </div><div style="text-align: justify;">community. Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was brutally murdered during a battle against the ruling Caliph, on the 10th day of Muharram (Ashura). This took place in Karbala (modern-day Iraq), which is now an important pilgrimage site for Shi'a Muslims.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shi'a Muslims observe the day in mourning for Hussein and in remembrance of his martyrdom. Reenactments and plays are performed, attempting to relive the tragedy and keep the lessons of this event alive. Some Shi'a Muslims beat and flog themselves in parades on this day, to express their grief and to reenact the pain that Hussein suffered.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Collection of images of very devout Shi'a cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.<br><br>I might not really understand the important of why these people self cutting and whipping their body into bloody bath but, I really cannot find any different with Thaipusam where people also piecing themself in the sense of devotion. I'll do more research...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">WARNING: GRAPHIC DISTURBING IMAGE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkl7m_co8a0Yei7CIUBHA8QbFfqDdlKVcY6fIR38UUDDdNopdYGAFp28LxiLTtK88E59DNoExj6CnxsrSLJ9LM8XVkcTYLpvF40JHCWvXi5RSJTOI7XAW9WATlrZXkZ9OA-YNaZc7_m9wW/s1600/enhanced-buzz-wide-20719-1323114220-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkl7m_co8a0Yei7CIUBHA8QbFfqDdlKVcY6fIR38UUDDdNopdYGAFp28LxiLTtK88E59DNoExj6CnxsrSLJ9LM8XVkcTYLpvF40JHCWvXi5RSJTOI7XAW9WATlrZXkZ9OA-YNaZc7_m9wW/s640/enhanced-buzz-wide-20719-1323114220-13.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Reuters / Babu)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyey3XFDTZA2A0YZueqHb0oQcCz5TsblVTffmlDBSec6xCrRjVbmLpspYnCvGlJRUXRx3SmUBKLVyiTq7ChEpKmktoWYUdiu3jHXX8x6izWwgnD-fq5OEN5bBF6pXZdhmd47Z-1G93ApO/s1600/enhanced-buzz-wide-4019-1323109020-27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyey3XFDTZA2A0YZueqHb0oQcCz5TsblVTffmlDBSec6xCrRjVbmLpspYnCvGlJRUXRx3SmUBKLVyiTq7ChEpKmktoWYUdiu3jHXX8x6izWwgnD-fq5OEN5bBF6pXZdhmd47Z-1G93ApO/s640/enhanced-buzz-wide-4019-1323109020-27.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(AP / K.M. Chaudary)</td></tr></tbody></table><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-of-ashura-10th-day-of-muharram.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Day Of Ashura - The 10th Day Of Muharram

Ashura, meaning tenth in Arabic. Ashura is a religious observance marked every year by Muslims, on the 10th day of Muharram, the first mont...

8:55 PM

Best Food For Antioxidants

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GVekavVBWzNup3ZGBM8wwwRWAcGN1oOz9TEJEytlg67ElDAMiVdbWEzm5UdjQoGpu4dnKDgir43uj6Xo-YGkMY-Wk7etRhhH0g6NICmsp3H40MsIhMBUwlqK9941Ey8kdoE-kHSLsHw/s1600/fruit-breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GVekavVBWzNup3ZGBM8wwwRWAcGN1oOz9TEJEytlg67ElDAMiVdbWEzm5UdjQoGpu4dnKDgir43uj6Xo-YGkMY-Wk7etRhhH0g6NICmsp3H40MsIhMBUwlqK9941Ey8kdoE-kHSLsHw/s640/fruit-breakfast.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Although scientists didn't realize their significance until relatively recently, antioxidants are now thought to be important dietary nutrients. So, what are antioxidants, exactly? They're substances in food which prevent damage to your body's cells and tissues caused by free radicals. It's important to keep free radicals in check, as they may contribute to aging, cancer and chronic diseases such as heart disease and Parkinson's disease.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Certain vitamins, such as A, C, and E have antioxidant properties, as do bioflavonoids – free radical-fighting chemicals naturally present in certain plants. In general, fruits and vegetables are great sources of these substances. There are various methods of calculating the antioxidant value of foods, one of which is the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) assay, used by the USDA. Health officials currently recommend consuming about 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units per day.</div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><u>1. Spices</u></div><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL52W8L7TwXjLZNfSRnTPOKXexg95IlEy34C5Q1B4QrA8VzXWRKTs3Hotl5rOIvbnFPwY4CCPn5ITJjFMJCwG_eEBzozGzvQecnpzzbEQM4_7P74GIlhdw0CDsx7W2_uX9BIs3nCrOn4/s1600/2275908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL52W8L7TwXjLZNfSRnTPOKXexg95IlEy34C5Q1B4QrA8VzXWRKTs3Hotl5rOIvbnFPwY4CCPn5ITJjFMJCwG_eEBzozGzvQecnpzzbEQM4_7P74GIlhdw0CDsx7W2_uX9BIs3nCrOn4/s640/2275908.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com.my/imgres?q=Spices&hl=en&sa=X&rlz=1C1_____enMY372MY372&biw=1280&bih=687&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=2zb4UPxu7xsxEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.mylot.com/w/photokeywords/4/spices.aspx&docid=3W1T_uiRX_k4-M&imgurl=http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2275908.jpg&w=408&h=408&ei=JSjTTuKwBMjlrAe73YWtDA&zoom=1" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Bland food lovers, beware! When measured by weight, spices are the richest source of antioxidants. The type of spice with the greatest antioxidant capacity is cloves, with an exceptional ORAC value of almost 300,000 units. (Note, however, that ORAC value is calculated per 100 grams – please don't try to eat 100 grams of cloves just for the antioxidants!) Other especially antioxidant-rich spices include oregano, rosemary, turmeric, thyme, cinnamon, sage and vanilla.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/best-food-for-antioxidants.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Best Food For Antioxidants

Although scientists didn't realize their significance until relatively recently, antioxidants are now thought to be important dietary nu...

4:09 AM

9 Tallest Mountains In Solar System

<div style="text-align: justify;">Mount Everest, at 29,029 feet tall (5.5 miles), is the tallest mountain on earth. But, not known to many, Hawaii's Mauna Kea is actually much more taller than Everest, which is actually 33,465 feet tall, although only 13,796 of which are above sea level. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If we look beyond our planet earth, there are lots and lots of taller mountains compare to Everest and Mauna Kea. Following are the tallest mountains in various worlds of the Solar System. Heights are given base to peak.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>9. Arsia Mons, Mars > 9 km (5,6 mi)</u></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqY_5cuRBmXXSqOfO5N4gQiUyvZ02eAwDd8i__sya0huGLVMnMakBGZigVdPpg1LIpGzxmiuVWDjiE3bdWK32HgRZ4ImFvQmfd9imJEfsvM8Z_2o_fl5pyR9BO2DeNAY8RkSCkJQWpyU/s1600/ArsiaMons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqY_5cuRBmXXSqOfO5N4gQiUyvZ02eAwDd8i__sya0huGLVMnMakBGZigVdPpg1LIpGzxmiuVWDjiE3bdWK32HgRZ4ImFvQmfd9imJEfsvM8Z_2o_fl5pyR9BO2DeNAY8RkSCkJQWpyU/s640/ArsiaMons.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://faculty.randolphcollege.edu/tmichalik/images/ArsiaMons.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Arsia Mons is 270 miles (approximately 435 kilometres) in diameter, almost 12 miles high (more than 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) higher than the surrounding plains), and the summit caldera is 72 miles (approximately 110 km) wide. It experiences atmospheric pressure lower than 107 pascals at the summit. Except for Olympus Mons, it is the biggest volcano in volume. Arsia Mons has 30 times the volume of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the largest volcano on the Earth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>8. Mauna Kea, Earth = 10,2 km (6,3 mi)</u></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHx2YwtDoRu4Zp7POPkGj8-QHnuIMnk4H8uuG4CsiHDfbmXIy9FBowURlyt6qjZNCQhho8AqXNw27gbMP-VLq4zS2ccdl3re1cKwwIJm-NiWPpoifLKVXxONcjhcyBpc5_ki_pKwmEKc/s1600/mauna_kea_30x15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHx2YwtDoRu4Zp7POPkGj8-QHnuIMnk4H8uuG4CsiHDfbmXIy9FBowURlyt6qjZNCQhho8AqXNw27gbMP-VLq4zS2ccdl3re1cKwwIJm-NiWPpoifLKVXxONcjhcyBpc5_ki_pKwmEKc/s640/mauna_kea_30x15.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialHcuuiBT5kenxDOB9UXVvUyAEyeV33ygkXXwF_BIEIDim_yYwjnS5nqw0yj8rCMntWC7v0vpcU3wyQQLEICh_yv2W1IcFADUjGSI0oS76oWU5VADkYlikoiteerANhsfGcrfAKT7w5V7/s1600/mauna_kea_30x15.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Mauna Kea (Hawaii) has an altitude of 4,205 meters (2,6 mi) - much lower than Mount Everest. However, Mauna Kea is an island and if the distance from the bottom of the nearby ocean floor to the peak of the island is measured, then Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest.  Mauna Kea is over 10 km (6,2 mi) tall compared to 8.848 m (5,5 mi) for Mount Everest - making it the Earth's tallest mountain. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/tallest-mountains-in-solar-system.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

9 Tallest Mountains In Solar System

Mount Everest, at 29,029 feet tall (5.5 miles), is the tallest mountain on earth. But, not known to many, Hawaii's Mauna Kea is actually...

4:04 AM

2011 Carnival Season From Around The World

<div style="text-align: justify;">Carnival Season is a festive season which occurs usually during February. Carnival Season typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party, as a way to usher out the winter and welcome spring. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Across Europe and the Americas, parades and festivals have been taking place for nearly a month, culminating in the largest, most famous party of all: the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Brazilian Carnival is one of the best-known celebrations today, but many cities and regions worldwide celebrate with large, popular, and days-long events. The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro is the biggest carnival in the world, and the biggest popular party on the planet, according to The Guinness Book of World Records 2010. The Rio de Janeiro Carnaval is also considered the world's most famous.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gathered below are images from the past several weeks of carnivals around the globe from 2011 season.<br><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Please be remind. Viewer discretion is advised. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Contain religious images. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Contain images that might be Not Suitable or Safe For Work (NSFW) or Not School-Suitable (NSS)</span></div></div><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZidowMiFM3dcN5ZbZuJ2-rr85R2vgx0sjdxbo8MYsoh0tYjiNNq5FEa9iKo9ZGPXtdAgnC3x2HOJzQRz0Ppjfh5KuXuxs6oo_QwwL_Et9Mx67dCII50-LC2f2lL15IxiwY5fPqDWa9Ak/s1600/Brazil+Carnival+2011+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZidowMiFM3dcN5ZbZuJ2-rr85R2vgx0sjdxbo8MYsoh0tYjiNNq5FEa9iKo9ZGPXtdAgnC3x2HOJzQRz0Ppjfh5KuXuxs6oo_QwwL_Et9Mx67dCII50-LC2f2lL15IxiwY5fPqDWa9Ak/s640/Brazil+Carnival+2011+001.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Unidos da Tijuca samba school dancer performs during a carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Monday March 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)  </td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEtJwd4vtZE4G4r50nKAf1t7n_uCf6SWL_eXs6BkI8nPWyONEilp0XDNp-lR4BWz75IVB_HRX_0mPuQR3eZkpgN_u8U5J9qYtvcn2zYVm3g4BJLl53WeUelgyz0tv6xuJr0MMv9db04c/s1600/Brazil+Carnival+2011+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEtJwd4vtZE4G4r50nKAf1t7n_uCf6SWL_eXs6BkI8nPWyONEilp0XDNp-lR4BWz75IVB_HRX_0mPuQR3eZkpgN_u8U5J9qYtvcn2zYVm3g4BJLl53WeUelgyz0tv6xuJr0MMv9db04c/s640/Brazil+Carnival+2011+003.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A worker prepares a carnival float at Unidos da Tijuca Samba School in Rio de Janeiro March 1, 2011. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)</td></tr></tbody></table><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/2011-carnival-season-from-around-world.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

2011 Carnival Season From Around The World

Carnival Season is a festive season which occurs usually during February. Carnival Season typically involves a public celebration or parade ...

4:45 AM

Sexiest Men Of The '50s, '60s, '70s

<div style="text-align: justify;">During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, a new generation of people began to question and challenge the traditionally accepted cultural norms. The relatively conservative ideals that were formed around international war and population growth were beginning to evolve. World just move on from World War 2 and people around the world feel the need to express themselves freely. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During this time also the foundation for rock and roll music was formed, racial segregation was an issue, and the strict laws around sexual expression were being challenged. For this reason, the people that emerged as sex symbols during this era were extremely influential and important to popular culture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below is men sex symbol from that era. People of new generation might find these bunch of people as old folks but back in the days, these guys are considered as god to most of people. If you not believe me, just ask your mom or grandma. The odd is, your mom and grandma surely know 90% of these guys.</div><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF9LjoQUC1PaXCMyYo8jxrnT2rDh2L9JBylQCNvEfNRUzxrdwgEfFNWoJTeS6__TWzbK6wwNpD5Tdve9iidQG0Vp_Po19ke54SZGbC4oKQzv8A2ZOnzoaNLCTClUbZHD629pw6uzYBHg/s1600/Print+-+Sexiest+Men+of+the+%252750s%252C+%252760s%252C+%252770s+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF9LjoQUC1PaXCMyYo8jxrnT2rDh2L9JBylQCNvEfNRUzxrdwgEfFNWoJTeS6__TWzbK6wwNpD5Tdve9iidQG0Vp_Po19ke54SZGbC4oKQzv8A2ZOnzoaNLCTClUbZHD629pw6uzYBHg/s640/Print+-+Sexiest+Men+of+the+%252750s%252C+%252760s%252C+%252770s+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marlon Brando - "He was such a sensitive instrument. I used to play the violin, and I liken Marlon to one of those strings that when you're playing just vibrates." —Eva Marie Saint, remembering Marlon Brando (pictured in A Streetcar Named Desire)</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-Jekn1whe8YHFRNH5EjuGvwoeX4t0N1saiogc3pBO4V_Qd42I5XYFuiXc_KhqqZ9EJJ08JvLuQ0NIjWNzrwgw_XbMfGVafvu_SBS8izG_LhyphenhyphenLrPkWPVpHufmb6lb1lXCzBb78ji-yek/s1600/Print+-+James+Dean+-+James+Dean+-+Sexiest+Men+of+the+%252750s%252C+%252760s%252C+%252770s+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-Jekn1whe8YHFRNH5EjuGvwoeX4t0N1saiogc3pBO4V_Qd42I5XYFuiXc_KhqqZ9EJJ08JvLuQ0NIjWNzrwgw_XbMfGVafvu_SBS8izG_LhyphenhyphenLrPkWPVpHufmb6lb1lXCzBb78ji-yek/s640/Print+-+James+Dean+-+James+Dean+-+Sexiest+Men+of+the+%252750s%252C+%252760s%252C+%252770s+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James Dean - "He sure appeals to me. I guess that's because I'm the type that likes to take in stray cats and dogs and he reminds me of that." —an unnamed starlet who dated Dean, talking to LIFE circa 1955</td></tr></tbody></table><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/sexiest-men-of-50s-60s-70s.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Sexiest Men Of The '50s, '60s, '70s

During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, a new generation of people began to question and challenge the traditionally accepted cultural norms. The...

5:56 PM

Flying 101 Lesson By Kulula Airlines

<div style="text-align: justify;">Kulula (South Africa's favourite low fare airline), have recently released this fantastic new aircraft livery entitled Flying 101. Kulula are well known for their fun marketing exploits and this one lives up to their high standards. Each part of the aircraft is labelled with humorous captions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Flying 101 has flown around the world several time thanks to the power of email and internet. This plane was designed in-house by our graphic design team as part of our bigger strategy to demystify air travel and explain some of the unknowns around air travel and flying. Look out for some of the quirky likes like 'The big cheese' pointing to the Captain and 'The black box – that's actually orange'.<br><br>I have to say that I really like Fukula Plane livery. Not only it come in super cool bright green colour, it also encourage people to know term aeronautical engineering. Thumbs up!</div><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA-G_9-FGZE4y3hsOrEBHQQ35n3pDWxGb3j9WcX-iJwSnSlkeh8QLBBcoB8nyuUV4zDBVJX3MRrPQ7PWu2HMx97WRFd4GfL7jvQpw7EAEm7YMgKjqa54WOxQE8bwCLA0hwA_xYpyPgtc/s1600/kulula-flying-101-plane-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA-G_9-FGZE4y3hsOrEBHQQ35n3pDWxGb3j9WcX-iJwSnSlkeh8QLBBcoB8nyuUV4zDBVJX3MRrPQ7PWu2HMx97WRFd4GfL7jvQpw7EAEm7YMgKjqa54WOxQE8bwCLA0hwA_xYpyPgtc/s640/kulula-flying-101-plane-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kulula.com/info/aircraft-pictures-kulula-fleet-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNAyov9L1I_6drwpa5_lK3tGBWplROwFnMocFiP-v_2Lo0xJavRHFpA3zuJ0hqLxIEhnaBR7d44xl1QuFg_KnUVt1z_jFJviwitrot5ivstT00P9Y_wfnhiwhqYJZkkwtYM-Ww5qC0NQ/s1600/kulula-flying-101-plane-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNAyov9L1I_6drwpa5_lK3tGBWplROwFnMocFiP-v_2Lo0xJavRHFpA3zuJ0hqLxIEhnaBR7d44xl1QuFg_KnUVt1z_jFJviwitrot5ivstT00P9Y_wfnhiwhqYJZkkwtYM-Ww5qC0NQ/s640/kulula-flying-101-plane-2.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kulula.com/info/aircraft-pictures-kulula-fleet-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/kulula-flying-101.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Flying 101 Lesson By Kulula Airlines

Kulula (South Africa's favourite low fare airline), have recently released this fantastic new aircraft livery entitled Flying 101. Kulul...

5:57 AM

World's Most Beautiful Women Is From Venezuela?

<div style="text-align: justify;">Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, Miss Venezuela, is crowned the 2011 Miss World on its 60th anniversary at London's Earls Court. Here are photos of other heavenly creatures from this South American nation (as well as a few more shots of Ivian).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>In total, Venezuela had produce 6 Miss Worlds and also 6 Miss Universe. Do the World's Most Beautiful Women Live in Venezuela? Let's find out.<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Please be remind. Viewer discretion is advised. Contain images that might...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Not Suitable or Safe For Work (NSFW), Not Work-Suitable or Safe (NWS), Not School-Suitable (NSS)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitveesYif31RDeNGBquWY2UMTMXVTEaXY7yfUkYOP7RabGE8_WB4kVaoWCpdA-my27B5qjlYpPlP1TDtwxlFZo052L_6SWwEwHxN9qgxtpvUDVnM3nd7zy0BKPawpLBWYcmuO-kW676QeQ/s1600/Venezuela%2527s+Most+Beautiful+Women+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitveesYif31RDeNGBquWY2UMTMXVTEaXY7yfUkYOP7RabGE8_WB4kVaoWCpdA-my27B5qjlYpPlP1TDtwxlFZo052L_6SWwEwHxN9qgxtpvUDVnM3nd7zy0BKPawpLBWYcmuO-kW676QeQ/s640/Venezuela%2527s+Most+Beautiful+Women+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" width="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, Miss Venezuela, is crowned the 2011 Miss World on its 60th anniversary at London's Earls Court. </td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewZCHhxMEyXdLNKr-xqaHYMtFzA8L52JO7akHYby_n4rtVgNK92oVk4fVyIg63DVT6ZBQu0fds7AjTqV4RYnk5Ld-CRvNwrEIZVwe8UkNAj4UulAQuv-BZnY6XNbdabuFIR-ayXt1OC4S/s1600/Passing+of+the+Torch+-+Venezuela%2527s+Most+Beautiful+Women+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewZCHhxMEyXdLNKr-xqaHYMtFzA8L52JO7akHYby_n4rtVgNK92oVk4fVyIg63DVT6ZBQu0fds7AjTqV4RYnk5Ld-CRvNwrEIZVwe8UkNAj4UulAQuv-BZnY6XNbdabuFIR-ayXt1OC4S/s640/Passing+of+the+Torch+-+Venezuela%2527s+Most+Beautiful+Women+-+Photo+Gallery+-+LIFE.bmp" width="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Venezuela talks with Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States.</td></tr></tbody></table><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/worlds-most-beautiful-women-is-from.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

World's Most Beautiful Women Is From Venezuela?

Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, Miss Venezuela, is crowned the 2011 Miss World on its 60th anniversary at London's Earls Court. Here ar...

6:46 AM

Majlis Al Jinn - Spirits Gathering Cave

<div style="text-align: justify;">Majlis al Jinn also known as Majlis al-Jinn or locally called as Khoshilat Maqandeli is the ninth largest cave chamber in the world, as measured by the surface area of the floor. It ranks higher when measured by volume. The cave is located in a remote area of the Selma Plateau at 1,380 meters above sea level in the Sultanate of Oman, 100 km south-east from Muscat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCohiMd_2LCshDNHkjBzAnOsNpe_mdOTH4pg3q8jpugP2gvO3ZaBkAQDHzL75m6ddlUrgNVcgNzrXgU_hjj3DAsY9mPZe-N9d-kl-ZtIRGfRkrCCW_8kNjw9J5fIulCNh0is2vJD_dnsU/s1600/Majlis-Al-Jinn-Cave-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCohiMd_2LCshDNHkjBzAnOsNpe_mdOTH4pg3q8jpugP2gvO3ZaBkAQDHzL75m6ddlUrgNVcgNzrXgU_hjj3DAsY9mPZe-N9d-kl-ZtIRGfRkrCCW_8kNjw9J5fIulCNh0is2vJD_dnsU/s640/Majlis-Al-Jinn-Cave-2.png" width="640"></a></div><br>Majlis al-Jinn means <i>meeting/gathering place of the Jinn</i>. This spectacular cave is one of natural wonders in the world. The locals believe that Jinns lives in caves and since this is one of the biggest cave in the world, this chamber surely must serve as their majlis, or meeting place. That is how it got the name Majlis Al Jinn.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZRZjIqppyBqJwb8B1AKav6_VFg6POOXc0JLT5OKrzJIWlwoPIep3PeiCYa9QaCJkuDg86cq4w2kU9BZW64omY45-g-rpDCath-8zNYoYFnsjyYhxMcm9Zztds0hS2rY8tne-yVG-pLM/s1600/Majlis-Al-Jinn-Cave.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZRZjIqppyBqJwb8B1AKav6_VFg6POOXc0JLT5OKrzJIWlwoPIep3PeiCYa9QaCJkuDg86cq4w2kU9BZW64omY45-g-rpDCath-8zNYoYFnsjyYhxMcm9Zztds0hS2rY8tne-yVG-pLM/s640/Majlis-Al-Jinn-Cave.png" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">The entrances were discovered in June 1983 by Americans W. Don Davison, Jr. (nickname: D2) and his wife, Cheryl S. Jones. Don, a hydrogeologist, who was employed by the government of Oman's Public Authority for Water Resources (PAWR), which later became the Ministry of Water Resources. The cave was located and mapped as part of the PAWR's Karst Research Program.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/majlis-al-jinn-meeting-place-of-spirits.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Majlis Al Jinn - Spirits Gathering Cave

Majlis al Jinn also known as Majlis al-Jinn or locally called as Khoshilat Maqandeli is the ninth largest cave chamber in the world, as meas...

6:29 PM

Top 10 Supercomputers

<div style="text-align: justify;">Supercomputers are used for highly calculation-intensive tasks such as problems including quantum physics, weather forecasting, climate research, molecular modeling (computing the structures and properties of chemical compounds, biological macromolecules, polymers, and crystals), and physical simulations (such as simulation of airplanes in wind tunnels, simulation of the detonation of nuclear weapons, and research into nuclear fusion). Today the supercomputers range in the speed of the order of 200 teraflops and we listed top ten supercomputers with performance of the order of petaflops.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>No. 10 Roadrunner: United States</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIRqa2lrGmNULWG0LeWU8ttFz8Vfn1PtLgYYk4JV6nimUfUkTX_mx0qeU53DUMDyy_jIcLki94xh00EBWpD0SE5zqx78_AoyrZ4cjnAswD8p9I03ANFlBus_T4THbxla4KEPfkBybot8/s1600/Roadrunner2_1207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIRqa2lrGmNULWG0LeWU8ttFz8Vfn1PtLgYYk4JV6nimUfUkTX_mx0qeU53DUMDyy_jIcLki94xh00EBWpD0SE5zqx78_AoyrZ4cjnAswD8p9I03ANFlBus_T4THbxla4KEPfkBybot8/s640/Roadrunner2_1207.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5F7mNUljxeq2DoxJD9L_xG5oqIXbxJ_nkFMiH7_h5sugNOVFxkorbPcrgw3eGKFAYXOYU2rdBsQjH3N-HXQPEIamJ6D53tH0CwQR9UHI1QplJ2PxMjPUkoEC81U4L7HWiIBlLFEVotc/s1600/no10-550x366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5F7mNUljxeq2DoxJD9L_xG5oqIXbxJ_nkFMiH7_h5sugNOVFxkorbPcrgw3eGKFAYXOYU2rdBsQjH3N-HXQPEIamJ6D53tH0CwQR9UHI1QplJ2PxMjPUkoEC81U4L7HWiIBlLFEVotc/s640/no10-550x366.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The US's Super Computer built by one of the most famous computing system manufacturers The IBM. The Project was executed at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, USA. At this time the world's tenth fastest computer, the project expensed US$133-million. The Roadrunner is designed for a peak performance of 1.7 petaflops; achieving 1.026 on May 25, 2008 to become the world's first TOP500 Linpack sustained 1.0 petaflops system. Roadrunner being different from many existing supercomputers by the fact that it is a hybrid scheme design computer because it uses two different processor architectures.  The processors used in Road Runner's design scheme are; AMD Opteron 2210, operating at 1.8 GHz and IBM PowerXCell 8i, operating at 3.2 GHz. Cumulatively the Roadrunner is said to posses 122,400 cores. In November 2008, it reached a top performance of 1.456 petaflops, retaining its top spot in the TOP500 list.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/11/top-10-supercomputers.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Top 10 Supercomputers

Supercomputers are used for highly calculation-intensive tasks such as problems including quantum physics, weather forecasting, climate rese...

1:20 AM

Bangladesh Train Surfing

<div style="text-align: justify;">This is a common scene in Bangladesh every day transportation, a Train Surfing. Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in the world, trains are the most used traveling vehicle there but because of the poverty many of the people can't afford a train ticket so, they need to travel on the train roofs risking their lives.<br><br>Think of this next time when you are jammed in traffic in comfort of your own car before swearing everybody around.</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3fk2qQwyHpuVSFLEtumJQiGUwEgH9HkQM3zN2ovSU-nytubbLUZXJODS4kavTJEnkmTBUfDxB6HNE34RBvIBeMnvz-ijcGNivAa1IqNB_ZSrymrhNAYEK2PNIV2x-s7L6Ha_6xZB0DWV/s1600/014_Bangladesh+Train+Surfing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3fk2qQwyHpuVSFLEtumJQiGUwEgH9HkQM3zN2ovSU-nytubbLUZXJODS4kavTJEnkmTBUfDxB6HNE34RBvIBeMnvz-ijcGNivAa1IqNB_ZSrymrhNAYEK2PNIV2x-s7L6Ha_6xZB0DWV/s640/014_Bangladesh+Train+Surfing.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NMagd1Oi-5UWeDW5Gb2-4mgDDkPF-2hD_422P989RcHcCxofD4m6D6D-u7IMpQHAEZpk90CChMDF-0pok8lRjbGzcs3MlePWTUKZRpe-x_QpCWQm4hIDN7BkKqOLZjnnbMNVuARjfI3M/s1600/017_Bangladesh+Train+Surfing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NMagd1Oi-5UWeDW5Gb2-4mgDDkPF-2hD_422P989RcHcCxofD4m6D6D-u7IMpQHAEZpk90CChMDF-0pok8lRjbGzcs3MlePWTUKZRpe-x_QpCWQm4hIDN7BkKqOLZjnnbMNVuARjfI3M/s640/017_Bangladesh+Train+Surfing.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/10/bangladesh-train-surfing.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Bangladesh Train Surfing

This is a common scene in Bangladesh every day transportation, a Train Surfing. Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in the world, tra...

2:49 AM

Daylight Saving Time (DST) For Dummies

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDFHOueFHHh0qPz9IupYhBJUZmjMHp9y_ryqmNP0fzFpISg0shre1iHyY0T_oGLct9d1YAtiZ0MD7yLbUCnJ1vCuuA7m46yc6SzkYoaDhd3fUR_9dg3HGBY6mQyHPYAH2pLZP0gCZmCPU/s1600/Daylight+Saving+Time+Explained.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDFHOueFHHh0qPz9IupYhBJUZmjMHp9y_ryqmNP0fzFpISg0shre1iHyY0T_oGLct9d1YAtiZ0MD7yLbUCnJ1vCuuA7m46yc6SzkYoaDhd3fUR_9dg3HGBY6mQyHPYAH2pLZP0gCZmCPU/s640/Daylight+Saving+Time+Explained.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A brief history and explanation of the annual madness that is daylight saving time. It seems like an awful lot of hassle twice a year for a tiny payoff.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/84aWtseb2-4" width="640"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Source from <a href="http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/10/26/daylight-saving-time-for-dummies/">Geek Are Sexy</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Daylight Saving Time (DST) For Dummies

A brief history and explanation of the annual madness that is daylight saving time. It seems like an awful lot of hassle twice a year for a ...

10:50 PM

How Pizza Name Was Invented

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoBkflQMPp1pyDpX_OBorRZVZBWxo3Py-FcqTO5pnudA1e7eOGcm-o9pmkdZj2oTgMLMLCyPpis1apW1y-EGzpYwSU6tAk_-i70vgCa6G8nePJxwvBBUa31WugWrGF88dA8TRQlv1XZOd/s1600/pizza+formula.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoBkflQMPp1pyDpX_OBorRZVZBWxo3Py-FcqTO5pnudA1e7eOGcm-o9pmkdZj2oTgMLMLCyPpis1apW1y-EGzpYwSU6tAk_-i70vgCa6G8nePJxwvBBUa31WugWrGF88dA8TRQlv1XZOd/s640/pizza+formula.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's in the name, pizza was just invented to be delicious based on mathematical formulas. It makes so much sense now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you confuse with what I'm trying to say, a cylinder with radius r units and height h units has a volume of V cubic units given by V = π x 2r x h. So, the mathematical volume of a pizza is pizza, if you change r with z and h with a. If you still not get it, please find back your primary school mathematic text book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br />Source from <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2011/10/25/pizza-is-mathematically-delicious/">Neatorama</a>

How Pizza Name Was Invented

It's in the name, pizza was just invented to be delicious based on mathematical formulas. It makes so much sense now. If you confuse wit...

10:14 PM

Rudest Hand Gestures In The World

<div style="text-align: justify;">A taxi cuts you off in Rome. A Mumbai merchant spurns your best offer. A maitre d' snubs you in Beirut. At times like these, words can fail even the most seasoned polyglot. But now salvation is literally at hand, thanks to Rude Hand Gestures of the World, by Romana Lefevre, with photographs by Daniel Castro. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you're abroad and someone is giving you the thumbs up sign, it may not mean quite what you think it does. Likewise, in Jordan you should avoid inadvertently brushing your nose with your finger as it might lead to some unwanted sexual attention.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKW9Iv8T3Pkywb7XKdCa-zeXpPgV730SDfA6Pe7jLfvFV1a5E4v3Bqy-5ADvVO3pMePRVZUO75TKp8wsHJpfhZMrFoIdLoyGO-YQPUW6WgoLh79wp_u8lSoRfOtLI2fRl3sV7nvKIOE2K/s1600/085809_Thumbs_Up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKW9Iv8T3Pkywb7XKdCa-zeXpPgV730SDfA6Pe7jLfvFV1a5E4v3Bqy-5ADvVO3pMePRVZUO75TKp8wsHJpfhZMrFoIdLoyGO-YQPUW6WgoLh79wp_u8lSoRfOtLI2fRl3sV7nvKIOE2K/s640/085809_Thumbs_Up.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sign: Thumb Ups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meaning: Up yours</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Used in: Greece, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Sardinia, Western Africa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Depending on where you are, a thumbs up could just be a sign of approval. But in some countries, this refers to an action in the nether regions, and is meant as an offense. Visitors should note that to add insult to injury, the thumb can be jerked upwards.</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZcHqthG3OTFk_6DYzlUtKlc8g2DbunOcNp847lUh2S87bxVHYbYwEBOVhA2HmbSLTXRaOic6Bsyb6BbSBDd9f2_sKfsFLnfE4D1_85Yt239XH8hABmgYkX1GKzDMk2Mj-gbEtEGxSZHm/s1600/040805_Le_Camembert1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZcHqthG3OTFk_6DYzlUtKlc8g2DbunOcNp847lUh2S87bxVHYbYwEBOVhA2HmbSLTXRaOic6Bsyb6BbSBDd9f2_sKfsFLnfE4D1_85Yt239XH8hABmgYkX1GKzDMk2Mj-gbEtEGxSZHm/s640/040805_Le_Camembert1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sign: Le Camembert</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meaning: Shut up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Used in: France </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gesture mimes the closing of the mouth. Hold the fingers straight and then close them against the thumb</div><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/10/rudest-hand-gestures-in-world.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Rudest Hand Gestures In The World

A taxi cuts you off in Rome. A Mumbai merchant spurns your best offer. A maitre d' snubs you in Beirut. At times like these, words can f...

4:04 AM

Infographic - Obesity Worldwide

<div style="text-align: justify;">This infographic highlights some scary facts about the obesity around the world. For example, there are 300 million women and 200 million men that are obese. For more info on obesity and how it is affecting all of us, take a look at this infographic below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlngzK5bqqiGhd7dD4rjD86Vkviuv-IgYoRzK0tAbg91J6QiXzL62K4t-UUdKGFbOh5UNCGSmnEfzbIf2tj94Bzka0YEmLYJpQUJma0v4r9ULzPyFzL5DGL-WfNO8mVvDby0pAgX-QL-h/s1600/ObesityLrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlngzK5bqqiGhd7dD4rjD86Vkviuv-IgYoRzK0tAbg91J6QiXzL62K4t-UUdKGFbOh5UNCGSmnEfzbIf2tj94Bzka0YEmLYJpQUJma0v4r9ULzPyFzL5DGL-WfNO8mVvDby0pAgX-QL-h/s1600/ObesityLrg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Source from <a href="http://thumbpress.com/obesity-around-the-world/">Thumbpress</a>

Infographic - Obesity Worldwide

This infographic highlights some scary facts about the obesity around the world. For example, there are 300 million women and 200 million me...

2:32 AM

Mind Blowing Facts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjGsdCO5quptpnzyxMs4u1Yk-ThHemrkmGzNamywuAUV2Ve6ekRFWHx7EJLAIDk0sMHpB3eyiHuJ7fFY5PyiCX_fRl0MnG7QvMh_szMqucxleCI-kCZ69C8VHL0VVbtNiDqhV7PRl_KK5/s1600/Mind+Blowing+Facts+You+Probably+Do+Not+Know+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjGsdCO5quptpnzyxMs4u1Yk-ThHemrkmGzNamywuAUV2Ve6ekRFWHx7EJLAIDk0sMHpB3eyiHuJ7fFY5PyiCX_fRl0MnG7QvMh_szMqucxleCI-kCZ69C8VHL0VVbtNiDqhV7PRl_KK5/s640/Mind+Blowing+Facts+You+Probably+Do+Not+Know+019.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs-NnFWasj-KSqJOghoENRkMyH3M3_7yyFd-0YY-aDj_K0TVXU2yQXhw163noOvE7z4k_f26uXzQm-NvP7j3eeYEyn8Fuo4I0p721GLJouPu_suHAK9dM_aEVFHyJGyhUWySp2my2vvLB/s1600/Mind+Blowing+Facts+You+Probably+Do+Not+Know+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs-NnFWasj-KSqJOghoENRkMyH3M3_7yyFd-0YY-aDj_K0TVXU2yQXhw163noOvE7z4k_f26uXzQm-NvP7j3eeYEyn8Fuo4I0p721GLJouPu_suHAK9dM_aEVFHyJGyhUWySp2my2vvLB/s640/Mind+Blowing+Facts+You+Probably+Do+Not+Know+014.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/10/mind-blowing-facts.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Mind Blowing Facts

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2:29 AM

Why Leaves Change Color During Fall

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRHrHdzglgfUj4c-570fNpzjC3bC7B7KeGj4e_-EhLWsiVK94VI6Q1zLvL744iXW8Ggfzp4nZDmZ-Guaggsou-_w0ENopTpO0T8oiUryn09-b3Vj4xkPDnDr0-e8mEJyTBeop0cefLfg/s1600/Liquidambar+styraciflua++fall+leaf+color.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRHrHdzglgfUj4c-570fNpzjC3bC7B7KeGj4e_-EhLWsiVK94VI6Q1zLvL744iXW8Ggfzp4nZDmZ-Guaggsou-_w0ENopTpO0T8oiUryn09-b3Vj4xkPDnDr0-e8mEJyTBeop0cefLfg/s640/Liquidambar+styraciflua++fall+leaf+color.JPG" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The primary thing that triggers the changing of colors in leaves is the length of day. However, moisture and temperature play a role as well. For instance, an extreme drought in the summer can delay somewhat the changing of the colors in fall.<br><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSkzz-Hk_I3-AY_9fA6VGerWAW7_uxQtj7Va2dPV-Qpl_nZ3ycYXktsEaZL5uuNP22vwE-9azemRwtFjRe9yetSHNPc3N-5tIs9YGWHEbBaMIBa7cLXNOKBiVQJnKF7JunmzN7vdiJ74/s1600/fall-road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSkzz-Hk_I3-AY_9fA6VGerWAW7_uxQtj7Va2dPV-Qpl_nZ3ycYXktsEaZL5uuNP22vwE-9azemRwtFjRe9yetSHNPc3N-5tIs9YGWHEbBaMIBa7cLXNOKBiVQJnKF7JunmzN7vdiJ74/s640/fall-road.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why this is the case is not wholly understood, but it is possibly from the tree not being able to make as much food to store up for the winter, in the case of the drought, so it might be trying to push the envelope a little in terms of making food for a couple more weeks before needing to shed the leaves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/10/why-leaves-change-color-during-fall.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Why Leaves Change Color During Fall

The primary thing that triggers the changing of colors in leaves is the length of day. However, moisture and temperature play a role as well...

6:48 AM

History Of Coca Cola Bottles

<div style="text-align: justify;">The history of Coca Cola seems to be quite jumbled by myths and facts, and in order to retell the whole story the right way, I guess we would have to go right to the source, the Coca Cola Company itself. However, to explain the shape of the beverage, there is only one picture needed. It's one of those images that says a million words instead of printing them in text. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The shape of the bottle means everything. It's all about beauty and desire. I don't think any other beverage has the same beauty when it comes to its packaging. If there is one, we would very much like to know about it. Do you know of any bottled beverage whose bottle would beat the retro Coca Cola beauty?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenq50eWSk1yPkUlcrVjs7pfqSkwFvVEJEPCq6Or9RUNcvw-joZEzMVi5jjhsmkBpvqGIPD0nAnepKxXPxjPfJb-BFWJIMmTndOyKAin8s6lKyZB_tQv8dk6INNlYlPRYrnJNxuPaHiVI/s1600/The-History-Of-Coca-Cola-2+Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenq50eWSk1yPkUlcrVjs7pfqSkwFvVEJEPCq6Or9RUNcvw-joZEzMVi5jjhsmkBpvqGIPD0nAnepKxXPxjPfJb-BFWJIMmTndOyKAin8s6lKyZB_tQv8dk6INNlYlPRYrnJNxuPaHiVI/s640/The-History-Of-Coca-Cola-2+Full.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtOcHy4t525sa45qR-HMEpoXZYztxfqH3ArvRZXr-ld-y8t5OZt0kYflfaZl0vRKAdtqLNGodFXYaFFeg3-2Bh976rvDKuKMUa_lItHgbs_O0gM_oYX0Nlifb-7hBAbUNDX_Cyf2eOtk/s1600/The-History-Of-Coca-Cola-3+Empty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtOcHy4t525sa45qR-HMEpoXZYztxfqH3ArvRZXr-ld-y8t5OZt0kYflfaZl0vRKAdtqLNGodFXYaFFeg3-2Bh976rvDKuKMUa_lItHgbs_O0gM_oYX0Nlifb-7hBAbUNDX_Cyf2eOtk/s640/The-History-Of-Coca-Cola-3+Empty.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Source from <a href="http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/the-visual-history-of-coca-cola-one-image-says-it-all/">Bitrebels</a>

History Of Coca Cola Bottles

The history of Coca Cola seems to be quite jumbled by myths and facts, and in order to retell the whole story the right way, I guess we woul...

5:39 AM

All About Dog Barks

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12:11 AM

How Pumpkin Carving Became A Halloween Tradition

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_-H6mIuJTLsijqIHvHRcxvzvhEMmfab0l4N8XYF7xnJY7mtvsvvavFwABS50JGidZAE3jQNBinmHAJcO51YKmhuM-JNXi7jaAdF2lzUXLrY13uaSGYhn8jKGMUp81J5VdKb6lWa1lIZY/s1600/How+Pumpkin+Carving+Became+a+Halloween+Tradition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_-H6mIuJTLsijqIHvHRcxvzvhEMmfab0l4N8XYF7xnJY7mtvsvvavFwABS50JGidZAE3jQNBinmHAJcO51YKmhuM-JNXi7jaAdF2lzUXLrY13uaSGYhn8jKGMUp81J5VdKb6lWa1lIZY/s640/How+Pumpkin+Carving+Became+a+Halloween+Tradition.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Pumpkin carving being associated with Halloween comes from a method used by the Celts to ward off evil spirits during Samuin (a festival where many of the traditions of Halloween come from). The Celts would hollow out turnips, then carve faces in them and place candles inside. The turnips were then either placed in the windows, to keep evil spirits from entering a home, or carried around as lanterns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This tradition eventually melded with the North American tradition of carving pumpkins. At this point, the carving of pumpkins, which had been around in North America before Halloween was popularly introduced, became associated almost exclusively with Halloween (around the 19th century).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Source from <a href="http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/10/how-pumpkin-carving-became-a-halloween-tradition/">Today I Found Out</a>

How Pumpkin Carving Became A Halloween Tradition

Pumpkin carving being associated with Halloween comes from a method used by the Celts to ward off evil spirits during Samuin (a festival whe...

4:01 AM

Polizia Stradale Gallardo LP560-4

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1jnRi7OmKHSnHPL40lQHzp9OsCdeDSvZEz6Mw0eIGhYjdmjEJDMAWUdzdjppJ_csBDZsGvb7Z2zY-4wRWO5gDephEpLDwdDEkB3YYCdl5y0vrFsB0jWvkF1WnhcFfZJmh88GwZri-VCI/s1600/lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-polizia-police-car-small-1_100187128_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1jnRi7OmKHSnHPL40lQHzp9OsCdeDSvZEz6Mw0eIGhYjdmjEJDMAWUdzdjppJ_csBDZsGvb7Z2zY-4wRWO5gDephEpLDwdDEkB3YYCdl5y0vrFsB0jWvkF1WnhcFfZJmh88GwZri-VCI/s640/lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-polizia-police-car-small-1_100187128_m.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">The Polizia Stradale is the national Highway patrol of Italy and is a sub-directorate of the Italian State Police. The Polizia Stradale patrols the 7,000 kilometers of motorways (autostrada) in Italy and the main highways and arterial roads outside towns. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBIfWregzL5HC4WjeLdWkH3WKR_10FUSC_WDNR3Atrayiahx3uammgiOmxJqIlFl5B8OPxBL8ltm2c3I-xnSvgCOwcDaoi0VfYpTc46PG8eklFEKFDIqQzoDcMhOuDCjD6XRfjmWttRMS/s1600/lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-polizia-police-car-011_100187101_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBIfWregzL5HC4WjeLdWkH3WKR_10FUSC_WDNR3Atrayiahx3uammgiOmxJqIlFl5B8OPxBL8ltm2c3I-xnSvgCOwcDaoi0VfYpTc46PG8eklFEKFDIqQzoDcMhOuDCjD6XRfjmWttRMS/s640/lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-polizia-police-car-011_100187101_l.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Missions include the prevention and detection of driving offences, traffic accident reporting, planning and carrying out services to regulate traffic, providing escorts for road safety, protecting and controlling the road network, rescue operations and cooperation in the collection of traffic flow data.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a href="http://aibob.blogspot.com/2011/10/polizia-stradale-gallardo-lp560-4.html#more">Click to read more »</a>

Polizia Stradale Gallardo LP560-4

The Polizia Stradale is the national Highway patrol of Italy and is a sub-directorate of the Italian State Police. The Polizia Stradale patr...

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