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Donkey Attitude

2008-12-26T09:46:00.001+08:00

I was checking my mail this morning and someone sent this article to me. I thought it's a good thing to share with friends. I didn't want to forward it cause you might delete it, like I always do. So, whoever click this article might want know what it is talking about. And the best thing is...you can't delete my post...hahaha...Seriously now, I hope you gain something from this article. Here we go:

One day a farmer and his donkey was walking in the village and suddenly his donkey fell into an abandoned old well. The farmer tried hard but couldn't get his donkey out of that deep well. Finally, he gave up and decided that it was easier to bury the donkey and cover up the dried well. Without much ado, he hurried to get some of the villages and begun to shovel dirt into the well. When the donkey realized what was happening, it panic and started to cry but the villagers continued to shovel dirt into the well. The donkey stop crying after a short while and the curious farmer looked into the well. To his surprise, the donkey shook of the dirt every time it hit its back and took a step up on the pile of dirt. Soon, the donkey reached the edge of the well and trod off.

We are like the donkey and the well is life. The dirt is troubles and challenges we face in this life. When it hits us, we should shake it off and take a step up making every difficulty a stepping stone and move on even better. If we would to cry and hope the problem to go away, soon it will bury us alive. Be that donkey and we will be the winner who walks away proudly.

Before < Marriage < After

2008-04-10T10:13:00.003+08:00

A friend sent this article to me the other day. I thought the writer (unknown) was brilliant, the way he put things together. Though it doesn't happen to every married couple, just share a laugh. Why not? The most important thing is, do you remember why did you married that man/woman years ago. I hope that you don't have to read this article from the bottom up. Have a great day.

Before marriage....

He: Yes. At last. It was so hard to wait.
She: Do you want me to leave?
He: No! Don't even think about it.
She: Do you love me?
He: Of course! Over and over!
She: Have you ever cheated on me?
He: No! Why are you even asking?
She: Will you kiss me?
He: Every chance I get.
She: Will you hit me?
He: Are you crazy! I'm not that kind of person!
She: Can I trust you?
He: Yes.
She: Darling!

After marriage....

Simply work your way up from the bottom.

Dear God, Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

2008-02-17T00:14:00.001+08:00

Famous faces Made Fool?

2008-01-01T12:41:00.000+08:00

Only one question...Isn't it illegal to use a note as origami (Japanese paper folding) paper? Off all the folded note, there is one I like the most and thought it was brilliantly folded. Can you guess which one?

It's the Queen!Just look at the position of the "diamond" on her hat. Simply Wow!!

The 21st Century Cucumber

2007-12-05T20:12:00.001+08:00

When it comes to creativities, nobody beats the Japanese.

Sometimes when you eat something very much and very often you might want to change the way your food look.

What I really admire is that this product is all natural. Molding the cucumber into certain shape as they grow?

I think a lot of girls is going to love this!! They are cute for the eyes and healthy to eat too.

It even add a touch of spice in your lovely, low cal salad. Don't you think this salad is a lot more lovely to day? Have a nice day.

Amazing Work Of Art: Can We Say It Is A Miracle?

2007-11-15T11:05:00.001+08:00

This is an image of Jesus Christ, all done in a single stroke of pen. It has nothing to do with my religion for posting this picture. I just thought that it's a beautiful and fine art. I was wondering how the idea of drawing the image of Jesus in one stroke came into mind. Anyway, fine art deserves appreciation. The best way of appreciating art, for me, is to share it with the others. Cheers!

Deadly Mini Spicy Lobster In China

2007-11-07T12:29:00.001+08:00

Looks tasty, tempting and it is deadly!! Did you really know what you put in your mouth? These mini crustaceans are literally the garbage cleaners in the sewage treatment plants. The "dirtier" the water, the fatter these mini lobsters.

These are what filled the lungs of the victims.

Imagine yourself saturated with heavy metals.

Think twice before you order this dish.

Don't judge a dish by its look! Have a great day ~^^~

A 35m Dive In The World Deepest Swimming Pool: Nemo 33

2007-11-07T11:20:00.000+08:00

The pool is initially a studio for film industry, both professional and amateur, in Brussels, Belgium. The studio is now open for public divers 365 days and 24 hrs a day when required.

The swimming pool has an advance computer-control filtration and you would not believe that they are using quality spring water to fill the pool. The water in the pool is off Chlorine smell and temperature is controlled at 30 degree C.

Diving gear is freely available at pool side as it is already included in the diving fees. If you prefer your own gear, it is okay too but there will not be a rebate for using own gear.

Max dive time is 45 minutes. Group less then 3 need no advance booking and max number in a group is 30. This is to keep the number of divers at 50 at any hour of the dive.

There are also 14 windows in secant axes, providing a dry-environment for low-budget shooting.

Visit Nemo 33 for more information if you do find it interesting like I do.

Akshardham (Akshardhama) Temple Of Delhi India

2007-11-02T12:58:00.000+08:00

The Akshardham is one of the largest temple in India. This architectural masterpiece was built with 6 thousand tonnes of pink sandstone and stood 108 ft in height. Although the temple became internationally famous after the terrorist attacked in 2002, I thought it would be a great place for vacation. It doesn't matter if you are not a Buddhist cause the work of art and the tranquility of the temple can give us a break. It is still okay if you don't have time to travel to India to visit the temple, take 5 minutes off work and let the slide show tour you around the temple.

Akshardhama Temple

'Till Death Do Us Part: Rare Conjoined Twins

2007-11-01T17:37:00.000+08:00

Abigail and Brittany are truly two souls in one body.

For some conjoined twins (Siamese twins), separation may be possible but for them, the girls are destiny to be together forever.

I know that it must be hard for them to struggle through all the look when people first saw them. After all, we are only human.

May God blessed them with a happy and healthy life.

Raw And Undercooked Green Onion (Scallions) Caused Hepatits A!!

2007-10-31T13:43:00.000+08:00

The US FDA (Nov 15, 2003) - Recent report showed that three recent hepatitis A outbreaks have been associated with eating raw or undercooked green onions (scallions). Commercially prepared product such salsa in jars were not at risk as they were treated. FDA advise consumers not to eat the onion raw or half cooked at home. If you are dining out, make sure to ask the chef not to add uncooked onion in your dishes.

In China and Taiwan, especially place of many Chinese people, green onion has been used in abundance. Peking Roast Duck for instant is using the raw onion to bring out the unique flavor of the dish. No doubt the taste is marvelous, but it is better to cook the onion first. It might not taste as good but it will save your life. Try look at it under the microscope and you might be surprise to see how many "eggs" and larvae that you have put into your mouth. To all of you who loves parsley, remember to clean and cooked thoroughly before you eat too. They are as deadly as the onion! They might not have the virus or bacteria but lot of fungus!

Another Place With A Name Sound So Different In Other Language!

2007-10-23T12:48:00.000+08:00

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" ~ Romeo And Juliet

Somewhere near Saizburg on the German border lies a small town with a funny name - Fucking. The village name might be odd to many of us and kept us wondering why this town has such a name?? But to the Austrians, Fucking is simply Fucking to the local people. Local tourist guide explained that they have many visitors from all around the world. However, all the Germans are interested in the house of Mozart, the Americans visits the place where The Sound Of Music were shot and the Japanese like to see Hitler's birth place in Braunan. The oddest thing is that only the British seems to be interested in Fucking!

There's another case similar to this in Malaysia, check it out if you are interested.

Spice Up Your Life With These Cutie: Condoms

2007-10-11T12:53:00.000+08:00

A little touch of spice might have just made your day.

A little hint, a lollipop or a Hershey's Kiss, and tell him the truth lies within.

Sometimes, love need not to be said. Action always speaks louder.

What other else can I say? Condom industry is in such a competitive world. Keep it to the old school, you'll soon be kicked out of it.

Pictures adopted from China Daily

Needed A Nap During Office Hour? How About Playing Dead?

2007-10-11T12:44:00.000+08:00

The pillow was made into the random shape of a blood pool.

You can almost dropped down anywhere at anytime and try playing dead.

Might buy you some time though, if you really needed to catch a breath during office hour...

And when you played enough, please continue working and pretend as if nothing happened...

While your boss, wife or husband still scratching their head all night to decide whether to call the police...haha...

Creative Advertisement: The Harley Davidson

2007-10-08T10:34:00.000+08:00

There must be somehow, somewhat suits your appetite.

Doesn't matter if you are young, old, men or women...

And if you do watch "American Chopper", you know that you can built your very own signature Harley.

By the way, I always like Harley Davidson, might be some bias though.

Focus On The Sexy Boots!

2007-10-05T11:33:00.000+08:00

The collection dare you to fit in them "naked". It'll be the focus of your dressing code that day but I doubt it if anyone will focus on your boots if you go out as bare as a new born baby.

The boots are not cheap though, collection ranging from £140 to £585, depending on the materials and designer (perhaps) of the boots.

I personally found this few pairs very attractive.

All the pictures were adopted from The Daily Mail. See more pictures of the boots there.

Gold Plated Ford!

2007-10-05T11:10:00.000+08:00

When I first saw this car, first thing that cross my mind was: " Is he crazy or something?"

You know, a gold plated car is as if asking someone to come a steal the whole thing. Unless he really doesn't bother if it was stolen.

Maybe he just want to keep it in the garage? I don't know. But driving a car like this is like saying:" I'm rich, come rob me."

Maybe it's just me though.

Beautiful Beach Art, Nothing To Do With UFO

2007-10-05T10:55:00.000+08:00

Thought it will be nice to share the beautiful art work. It shows how amazing human can be, to create such accurate, big picture as if someone guided or done it from above. Enjoy and appreciate their art.

It'll Make A Difference When Looked At Different Angle

2007-10-04T11:05:00.000+08:00

A case of beer, when you look at it like this, it is as if smiling to you, no?

It's something you'll see if you got on a flight, but look closely. Sometimes simple things in life will bring joy if you looked close enough.

I'm sure you have a lamp in the house? Isn't it look like a man parachuting?

Happy couple "hanging" on the wall.

Alien? Just a plant.

Message: When everything seems against your way, try to go with the flow sometimes. Might shed a light in the dark.

Hmm...Can It Be Done That Way?!

2007-10-03T13:36:00.000+08:00

Manicure: The Longer The Nails, The Prettier You Are?

2007-10-03T11:49:00.000+08:00

I don't really see the beauty of these "very long" nails. Some women might have found them amazingly attractive but I can only admire the "blink blink" on her wrists and fingers.

The Love Story Of A Bike And A Tree

2007-10-03T11:28:00.000+08:00

The dude parked his bike here (Kerala, India) in 1985 and moved to Saudi Arabia. The tree was small and he has not returned since then. After so many years of cuddling together and forgotten by the owner, the tree and the bike fell in love and decided to take each other into their lives. Till death do them part. (You can only remove the bike if you chop the tree down) So romantic. ^O^

Pictures For Thoughts: Only In Vietnam!

2007-10-02T12:09:00.000+08:00

The paper and bamboo trishaw on the real trishaw is meant for the afterlife. Some people, especially Chinese, will burn plasma TVs, cell phones or clothes (all made of paper and bamboo or cardboard) for their ancestor so they can also enjoy in their "world".

A brilliant idea to kill two birds with one stone...haha.

The pigs are more precious then anything else because pig=money=supporting the family!

Every time if you feel like complaining about your car being too small, try to look at these pictures and think again.

Some people at some part of the world is more unfortunate then we do. I really appreciate what I have and what I might get in the future. Of course we have worked hard to get that, still, people like them worked very very hard too but what do they have? Hope we all know how to be thankful and not just complaining after seeing these photos.

Who's Leading Here? Could It Be Rossi??

2007-10-02T11:45:00.000+08:00

Did you see anything wrong with the bikes and the riders on the motor GP ring?

Yes indeed, both the riders and the bikes were miniature of the actual size.

Cute kinds and great bikes.

Who knows if one of these Japanese kids might be future Valentino Rossi??

Rosinete Palmeira Serrao Gave Birth To Her Own Twin Grandchildren

2007-10-02T11:25:00.001+08:00

On September 30, in Sao Paulo (Brazil), 51-yr-old Rosinete Palmeira Serrao gave birth to her twin grandchildren. One might wonder how this could happened? As a matter of fact, her own only (27) daughter has attempted pregnancy and failed for four years.

Since De Brito has no siblings and Brazilian law stipulates that only close relatives can serve as surrogate mothers, Serrao agreed to receive four embrios from her daughter. She gave birth to twin boys at the Santa Joana Hospital in Recife by Cesarean section two weeks ahead because Serrao was having trouble sleeping.

Just wondering if the kids should call her grandma or mum??

Nice Bus, Great Seats: Only In Singapore!

2007-10-01T14:46:00.000+08:00

Singaporean must be very happy to sit in the bus with such nice, comfortable couch.

At least, their government showed they care for the welfare of the public.

Or could it be one of the strategy government used to attract tourists?

Anyway, the bus looks fantastic and I wonder how long the "white" will last with so many passengers everyday.

Helicopter: Open, One Seated And Real Cool Man!

2007-09-30T15:40:00.000+08:00

Behold, double blades, single seated, open helicopter!

You might doubt if this thing can fly? But the picture above already shows that if Really can, right?

Less impressive with this closed-up shot but...

One look at these engines, though I really don't know much about that, cool MAN!!!

Deadly Kiss And A Dead Penalty

2007-09-30T15:22:00.000+08:00

Real case, real story from Shanghai, China.

"It was 28 of September, 2007 when the story was reported. Xia from Henan has fed Mao, her long time lover, a rat poison while they were kissing. Mao die not long after of the rat poison. They made an oath that if either one cheated the other, the one who betrayed their love should die. Xia caught Mao talking to a girl over a phone and decided to kill him because she thought he was unfaithful to her. Xia was sentenced to death."

Moral behind the story, do no cheat on your partner. If you know that you would, don't make that vow. At least, don't let him or her know if you cheated on them. This doesn't mean that you have the right to be a two timer though. Just that, to flirt (depending on to what extend) and to cheat is totally two different things, to ME. Also, death is a price a little to expensive to pay!

1,010 Women Made History In Bondi With Bikinis

2007-09-27T12:21:00.001+08:00

Over 1,000 paid models and volunteers flooded Bondi beach on 26 September, 2007 for the January issue of Cosmopolitan.

These 1,010 women had became the new record holder as they just smashed the previous Guinness World Records of 300. More complete story in World Record Academy and see the video at ITN.

See related video clip.

Army Tank Girl Kayleigh Thewlis Is The Cover-Girl!!

2007-09-27T11:01:00.000+08:00

Kayleigh Thewlis has been a tomboy since her younger age. She has been playing in the girl's football and scoring for the team. She joint the army at the age of 14. 5 years later, she joined up with the engineers and was sent to Iraq not long after. She was spotted by modelling agency after posing for ladette mag Scarlet with a makeover.

Kayleigh from Leicestershire will throw full time in modelling career after got out of the army in March, if you wish to see more of her. I hate to tell you this but if you are interested in her, sorry to tell you that 22 year-old Kayleigh is married to her fellow engineer Ben Thewlis.

Story via: Daily Mail

Nature Or Supernatural: The Moving Rocks

2007-09-27T10:40:00.000+08:00

It all happened at the Dead Valley in California. We almost didn't see anything else in the area but a few rocks which is out of place.

The mystery part is that the rocks in this area can move by itself, leaving a long winding trail behind as if they are alive.

If nobody lives there, even if there are, who would do such a thing as to move the rocks around leaving a suspicious trail?

Some said it's due to the abrupt temperature change at night where the land frost over. In the morning when temperature rises, the land expands thus pushing the rocks a little.

Over the years of frequent expansions and contractions, the rocks were pushed around far enough to leave a long winding trail as if some supernatural forces had done so. Especially at a place called the Dead Valley.

Advertisement Board That Is Visible From Outer Space

2007-09-26T12:44:00.000+08:00

Entrepreneur Paul Jenkins is to display adverts printed on huge panels of plastic mesh attached to scaffold frames 18 inches off the ground. The massive adverts, which measure 20,000 square metres, or the size of three football pitches, are soon to appear in fields near Heathrow airport. Complete story at Daily Mail.

It's Not A Hoax; Really Huge Horns

2007-09-26T12:23:00.000+08:00

via: Fear N Fun

They Are Pretty, Sexy, Elegant, You Name It: Where The H*ll Are The Real Women?!

2007-09-25T12:06:00.000+08:00

Not just a pretty face, they really look sweet. Some even cute, so cute that most men cannot resist!

Others are hot and sexy.

They are wild and their curvy body a lethal weapon.

I cannot help but think this way, where the hell are all the real women? It's time to wake up and looked into the mirror and start putting your face together. Your rivals are not just girls nowadays, you should think of the tiffany as well.

Damn! They are really great, I don't want to admit it but have to. By the way, they were once men!

When Human Falls To The Bottom Of The Food Chain: Giant Catfish

2007-09-25T11:00:00.000+08:00

I came across these pictures at some sites, story are more or less the same saying that giant man-eating catfish found in a reservoir in Guangdong, China. The article with these pictures also told how they deploy dead and life chickens to catch this so-called giant catfish.

If you know mandarin, you can visit mop.com, gentle rebelling, or pop for Mandarin version.

What I really wanted to say is that the story is a total bullshit (pardon my French)! I think every diver or marine student should know immediately that this is a "Whale Shark" instead of Catfish!! Whale shark is a filter feeder, feeding on phytoplankton, zooplankton, krill or small nektonic life. They are the largest, harmless shark species which lives in open sea instead of some reservoir!! In fact, they are so huge that only a few aquarium in the world can keep them. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one and Georgia Aquarium is the other.

Conclusion is, what I really see from the pictures above is not killing a "reservoir-man-eating-monster"! I bet they didn't know that whale shark is an endangered species and they just showed the whole wide world their crime of killing protected animals. Shame on them!

Beijing 2008 Olympics: Gold-Plated China National Stadium On Sale

2007-09-25T10:43:00.000+08:00

Oh, it's just a souvenir launched in conjunction with the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. The miniature stadiums came in three different sizes and is either gold or stannum-plated.

These souvenirs are only sold in specific authorized shop only, if you are interested though.

via: China Daily

Important Things About Noodles And Instant Noodles

2007-09-24T12:21:00.000+08:00

I have to post it in two languages as the original message from e-mail came in Mandarin.

吃麵時請注意非常重要尤其在臺灣

水餃熟了會浮起來是正確的，但是麵熟了是不會浮起來的！

【有位朋友家是麵的批發商，就是一般我們吃的陽春麵，牛肉麵，拉麵等等。。。可是他本身卻很少吃麵。一開始大家以為他是吃膩啦，但后來他才說："大家有沒有注意到老板煮麵時，麵是浮在水面上或是沉在水里？"

"有何不同嗎？麵好吃就好!"

會浮在水面的麵是有加入《明礬》的。明礬的化學成分為硫酸鋁鉀，含有鋁離子。過量攝入人體內會影響人體對鐵，鈣等成分的吸收，導致骨質疏鬆，貧血，甚至影響神經細胞，尤其對兒童和老年人不利。老板為了撈麵時方便，明知有加明礬的麵不好，但反正是客人在吃，所以方便就好。天曉得這些年來我們吃了多少明礬下肚而不自知？】

當然有很多你們都聽過的病例；癌癥就是其中一例。那我就不多嘍嗦，哈拉。醫學臨床報告指出，臺灣泡麵因為要有好湯頭，所以計量常常是美國營養餅的一倍之多，也是日本泡麵的四十倍以上，所以臺灣的泡麵最好吃。基本上也是最毒的。經過最注重健康的日本人估計，大概吃包臺灣的泡麵就需要肝臟解毒32天，其他的就更甭說了。所以啊，泡麵還是別常吃哦！祝：健康，快樂。

Did you know why noodles will float when it's cooked? It's because one of the ingredient in the noodle is Potassium Alum, commonly use in water purification and also found in baking powder and is very soluble in water. The solution is an astringent. Mild astringent solution is used to treat insect bites, minor cut and etc. However, over dose will affect the body function such as ion and magnesium absorption which later lead to osteoporosis, anemia or even affects the nerves system, especially to children and old people.

Above example is from Taiwan. We all know that too much instant noodles will cause cancer, but did you know why? Study conducted by health-conscious Japanese showed that additive in Taiwanese instant noodle is double the allowed US standard which is also 40 times higher than Japanese limit. That's why Taiwan's instant noodle is the most delicious. Just bear on thing in mind, if you really want to eat instant noodle, make sure you stop for 32 days for your liver to naturally detox before you take the second pack.

p/s: Who ever had pass the email around please let me know. I will put a link to your site. Thanks.

Magnetar And The Devil's Bible

2007-09-23T12:33:00.000+08:00

Magnetar is a rare, small, fast-spinning neutron star or celestial body about 15,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius. The star is only 9 mile across and periodically shoots out huge cataclysms of X-ray emissions. It contains as much mass as the sun and has one of the most powerful magnetic fields in the universe despite its size. Based on the study conducted with the European Space Agency's XXM-Newton orbiting telescope, its magnetic field is 600 trillion times that of Earth's.

Codex Gigas or the Devil's Bible which was created in the 13th century A.D by a Benedictine monk is now on exhibition at the Klementinum in Prague, the Czech Republic's national library. The tome returning home for the first time after 360 years, for exhibition which will last for four months on loan, since Swedish troops invaded Prague in 1600s and carried the Devil's Bible away as booty. Manuscript contains the Old and New Testaments of the Bible along with several historical texts of 624 pages and weighed 165 pound. Nickname Devil's Bible came from the illustration of Lucifer (in picture above).

Source via: National Geographic News

Royal caribbean: Explorer Of The Seas

2007-09-21T21:07:00.000+08:00

Did you know where this street is?

Or this restaurant on the street?

Playing golf or volleyball in the middle of the sea?

It 's on of the Royal Caribbean cruises; Explorer of the Seas. Very impressive cruise ship, very expensive cruise vacation. Still, there's a lot of rich people out there. Just look at the pool, crowded with people on vacation. Wow, wish I was there.

The Creativity In Toilet (WC) And Sign

2007-09-21T20:39:00.000+08:00

Toilet signs can be very creative sometimes. Though you don't always see such WC sign, but I think it's pretty easy to under stand both the pictures above and below.

That's a good one.

Sometimes, you have to walk a thousand miles to get a toilet if you go to a mountain range country.

My advise, go to China. You can go whenever you wanted to go. And you got to stare at a pretty lady in the poster as you go. ^^

It Is Not A Plastic Car, It's Porsche! Inflatable Porsche!

2007-09-21T20:24:00.000+08:00

I think it really is Porsche cause you can find it in the Carforums.com or Auto North.

However, neither can give any information about the car. If you do know, why not share it with me?

Haven't see one so puffy and adorable Porsche before. It should be Porsche 911 Carera, but again, I can't be sure.

Funny Pictures, Just For A Good Laugh IF...You Think It's Funny

2007-09-21T19:56:00.000+08:00

Who ever put that thing up must have ran pretty fast or we'll be seeing him on the floor, looking for his 32 pretty teeth.

Er...ha ha...just rhyme with...it's not what you think though.

Finally found a way to fight gravitational pull.

Hmmm...is that an invitation?

Two things; the cloth gets smaller, the price gets higher.

I'm flying mummy...one more round please.

What are you lookin' at? Haven't seen such a pretty girl with a big cigar, huh?

Hiiiiyyak...karate kid...kid...kitten...haha.

It's Not A Bike, Not Yet A Car!

2007-09-21T19:25:00.000+08:00

This "creature" is call a Carver Car.

Like I said, it's no longer a bike and yet, still not a car.

If you want to know more about Carver car, watch the video clip below. I just thought it would be cool to share this.

Coca-Cola Old Old...Advertisement

2007-09-20T12:22:00.000+08:00

Coke has been something essential in the life of American. Did you know how the old advertisement looks like when they were sold for 5 cents?

The face doesn't look quite "attractive" but I guess gentlemen at those time like girls with fuller forms? I don't know.

Anyway, those kind of advertisement usually last longer cause they were made of thin sheet of tin. And it's fit for wall decoration too...

So, using a model or pretty girl to promote something is not at all anything new, right. It has been there when Coke was selling for 5 cents.

Have a great day!

Clouds: Presented In Creative Ways

2007-09-20T11:18:00.000+08:00

Sometimes human brain can be very creative. If he hasn't put a can and a hand there, the cloud might just be a puffy white, ordinary cloud.

As he put the hand in a different angle which fit into the camera, suddenly it's not the same anymore.

The reason why these picture are here is because I thought it will be the same in our life. Not all things that happen should be a tragedy. If we can learn how to see it from a different angle, we might get something out of it.

The important thing is, don't trip over the same rock. If you are interested in creative cloud formation captured on pictures, click here...

Breast Cancer Survivor Emma Posed For Cancer Research UK

2007-09-19T12:35:00.001+08:00

Emma was only 31 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and survived the disease twice in 2003 and 2006. She went through double mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and six months of grueling chemotherapy. It wasn't a big surprise for her as the cancer has long been in the family history since she lost both her grandmother and mother to illness. With just a thin layer of paint, she's now posing topless for the Cancer Research UK's All Join Together campaign.

I really admire her courage to do the job after the surgery. That's the way we should live our life; everyday to the fullest!! Good job, girl!!

"Breast cancer has been such a major a part of my life and it is always at the back of my mind," Emma said.

"I still have down days – sometimes it feels like it's just too awful and it's always going to be with me. But I feel better as each anniversary goes past since my diagnosis.

"I've been through so much and I'm now trying to get back to my normal life and have returned to work. My sister Karen and husband Graham have been so supportive as have so many of my friends and family.

"Now I don't plan in advance, instead I just live for the day and seize opportunities. That's why I agreed to do the poster campaign. I'll never be asked to do this again...at least I hope not!"

More story: Daily Mail

The clip shows IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) and a lot of people didn't know what it was. Take a look and tell your mum, your sis, your girl friend or any female that you know about it. You might just saved one of their life.

Couple Divorce After Online 'Affair', With Each Other

2007-09-19T11:43:00.000+08:00

It's the silliest thing I've ever heard, so many million people and yet you met the same one on the internet chat room. Both of them pour their hearts out and they became so intimate that they wanna meet each other. Is it not faith that brings them together?

A Bosnian couple are getting divorced after finding out they had been secretly chatting each other up online under fake names.

Sana Klaric, 27, and husband Adnan, 32, from Zenica, poured out their hearts to each other over their marriage troubles, and both felt they had found their real soul mate.

The couple met on an online chat forum while he was at work and she in an internet cafe, and started chatting under the names Sweetie and Prince of Joy.

They eventually decided to meet up - but there was no happy ending when they realised what had happened.

Now they are both filing for divorce - with each accusing the other of being unfaithful.

Sana said: "I thought I had found the love of my life. The way this Prince of Joy spoke to me, the things he wrote, the tenderness in every expression was something I had never had in my marriage.

"It was amazing, we seemed to be stuck in the same kind of miserable marriages - and how right that turned out to be.

"We arranged to meet outside a shop and both of us would be carrying a single rose so we would know the other.

"When I saw my husband there with the rose and it dawned on me what had happened I was shattered. I felt so betrayed. I was so angry."

Adnan said: "I was so happy to have found a woman who finally understood me. Then it turned out that I hadn't found anyone new at all.

"To be honest I still find it hard to believe that the person, Sweetie, who wrote such wonderful things to me on the internet, is actually the same woman I married and who has not said a nice word to me for years."

Story adopted from: Ananova

The Arrival Of New Millennium In Addis Ababa, Ityop'iya!

2007-09-19T10:36:00.000+08:00

Tuesday September 11, 2007 was an important day for the Ethiopian as it was the new millennium, i.e the year 2000 according to the traditional Ethiopian Calender. Tens of thousands packed the central square in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate the arrival of a new era.

The calender is based on the one used in ancient Egypt where there were also 12 months in a year but with extra 5 - 6 days period that serves as a 13th month. It thus caused a lag of 7 years period in the Western Calender we are using now.

More info: Time and weather in Addis Ababa

Ashish Halai Made £5 Million With Only Four And A Half Years Of Jail

2007-09-18T20:40:00.000+08:00

Ashish Halai was sentenced for four and a half years of jail for smuggling multi-million fake Viagra from China into Britain with his pharmacist wife. The fake Viagra were then sold and distributed through the internet. This man earn a handsome 5 million pound over 5 years time before the trade was exposed in 2002. Halai pleaded guilty and will be sentenced next moth while his wife has been sentenced for 80 hours community service. more...

Four and a half years of jail and £5 Million. Worth it? I think so, yes! They have 2 kids and own a £1 million house, not to mention sport cars, vacation and the luxurious life they have been spending with the profit from fake medicine. You know what? Who cares where the pills came from as long as they are cheap, demand is high and he made lots and lots of money. Can we value life with money nowadays? His wife, a pharmacists, didn't know the consequences of giving fake drugs could be fatal?

Maddison Gabriel The Twelve-Year-Old Model

2007-09-18T19:56:00.000+08:00

What is it possibly that you were doing when you were 12? Maddison Gabriel was officially chosen as the ambassador of Gold Coast Fashion Week in Australia, one of the world's biggest fashion show then. In spite the fact that she's only 12, her blonde hair, blue eyes and 5' 7" makes her fit for the post. However, many think that it is outrageous for girls as young as her to be into this role including the Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

Maddison's family, especially her mother, is very proud of her wearing women's clothes. It is not wrong to wear women's clothes at the age of 13 but still it doesn't mean that it is the right thing to do. As the trend goes without any negative voices, I already foreseen the future of our younger generation. Daily Mail once published a post about children under 10 would not leave the house without their makeups. So, a 13 year-old model is not so shocking after all, is it?

The video: Oz row over 13-year-old model

More Than 1.5 Million People Across The Globe Has Watched It, Have You?

2007-09-18T16:14:00.000+08:00

This clip shows you the 44-pound handmade Wedginald cheese undergo its nine months grading test. Daily Mail claimed that 1.5 mil people had watched the clip in over 9 months. It's just a block of cheese though. Anyway, if 1.5 million people knew how it mature, how come I don't know. That's why I watch it. The one minute clip is in a fast forward manner anyway. Or who has the patience to watch it over nine months, right?

Double Amputee Turned Real-Time Mermaid

2007-09-17T11:36:00.000+08:00

Nadya Vessey was born with a condition where her legs were not being properly developed. However, as a double amputee doesn't stop her from swimming since she got her first leg amputated at the age of 7.

She will soon be able to swim like a mermaid when the tail is completed. The artificial tail moulded into a pair of wet suit shorts should be able to let her propel through the water as if she is a mermaid. She's even thinking of taking part in the triathlon with her new "tail". Best of luck to her. via

BMW 2007 vs. 1957: Hydrogen 7 vs. Isetta

2007-09-16T10:29:00.000+08:00

BMW Hydrogen 7 was presented by the BMW group in November 2006 in Berlin. It was the world's first series of hydrogen-driven luxury Sedan.

The BMW Hydrogen 7 is capable of covering over 200 kilometres powered by hydrogen and a further 500 kilometres in the conventional petrol mode. The BMW Hydrogen 7 holds approximately eight kilograms of liquid hydrogen and its conventional petrol tank has a capacity of 74 litres. [BMW Group release June 6, 2007]

BMW Isetta cars, including 250, 300 and 600, has a nickname; The Rolling Egg. Renno Rivolta created Isetta in 1953 and sold the license to the Isetta in Germany to BMW which later became BMW Isetta. It was not until 1957 the colour division on the door had the vee-shape and several accessories are included in the specification. more...

The cars have a one-cylinder BMW motorcycle engine with a 4-speed transmission. The top speed is 53 mph, and it gets 63 miles per gallon. In 1958 you could buy one for $1,093. more...

Rivolta sold the right to produce the Isetta in France to Velam. The Velam Isetta used a 236 cc two stroke engine, a convertible version of the Velam Isetta was sold from 1957 and a luxury version was introduced in 1958 named the Velam Ecrin. Interestingly although the BMW Isetta sold far better than the Velam Isetta many consider Velam's design to be superior. via

Zeno, True Legend of Artificial Intelligent

2007-09-15T20:39:00.000+08:00

Zeno is a 17" robot, created as child's learning aid. It took Hanson Robotics and the team 5 years to develop and costs tens of thousands of dollars to make. It really sounds like the movie AI (artificial intelligent) to me. Cause Zeno is able to recognized faces and names or even built a relationship with you. Amazing.

The Latest and Wildest Advertisement For Lynx

2007-09-15T20:24:00.000+08:00

It is hard to imagine how wild advertisements can go. This is an ad for Lynx perfume. Very creative and funny too. Enjoy the clip.

Beckham Back In Action; Not On Football Field Though

2007-09-15T00:09:00.001+08:00

David Beckham might be sitting on cold bench on the soccer field but who cares? He might be suffer from ankle injury, it doesn't stop him from posting for Motorola RAZR2.

If anyone wants to blame it on Victoria that his footballer's life shorten, they shouldn't. I mean, how long can you play football? Until 36 years old perhaps, yes, but after that? It's not wrong to prepare for his family's future though. Even if I'm not fans, I still think that he deserves the support for all the right decisions made. Besides, nice body over there.

Pictures: Daily Mail

Be EXTRA Careful What You Name Your Road

2007-09-12T18:27:00.000+08:00

It might not make any sense to those who doesn't understand Malay language. Anyway, the road name rhymes with "f*ck your mother" in Malay language. The best part is, how are you going to tell the taxi driver the street name of your home or maybe a friend's house? You might get beaten up by the driver. Why? Let's try this:" Where do you want to go sir?" And you answer "f*ck your mother". See?

Ever Like Something So Much That You Have It Tattoo On Your Face?

2007-09-12T18:20:00.000+08:00

That guy, loves checkerboard so much, so much so that he have them tattooed on his face.

It certainly looks cool and none like others.

I wonder if his mother will recognize her own son?? Impressive though.

Ladies, What Do You Think If You Too Can Be Standing When You Pee

2007-09-11T16:58:00.000+08:00

There used to be P-mate, the Magic Cone (Female Penis-Pee Device) and now I'm not sure if it's Chinese or Japanese (though the words are in Mandarin, reads instant peeing). Anyway, the devices were made to enable women to pee standing.

Pictures rotate clockwise. The device is disposable, you just have to take it out and fold it and then press.

Place the larger opening between legs and, well, pee of course.

It's so useful especially when the toilet is very dirty. Like the one in the picture. And you just throw it away after use.

Or you can do it on the street if you really can't find a toilet. Not a bad idea huh?

Can You Do A Salsa? That Guy Did It With Only One Leg!

2007-09-10T19:47:00.000+08:00

Can you do salsa? With both your legs? That guy is really good at what he is doing. If I haven't seen his clutch, I wouldn't have doubt that he's perfectly healthy.

If You Are Using Dell LapTop, Please Have A Look

2007-09-10T18:44:00.000+08:00

A friend sent this to me. What happened was, he was away from his desk to get something and colleagues heard a "boom" then saw smoke came out from the side of his laptop. Almost immediately, they turn the power off and unplugged the socket. Still, the laptop caught fire. One of the colleague grabbed the fire extinguisher and aimed it right at the laptop and another two minor explosions were heard. They suspected that it was the battery.

This is not to bad mouth anyone, just that if you happen to be using one of Dell laptops, you might want to consider take out you battery while you are using the DC. Meaning plug-in.

Other interesting News In The Daily Mail

2007-09-09T16:01:00.000+08:00

Keira Knightley pose naked for Chanel with only a bowler hat covering her breasts. She wanted to keep her life private as she grew famous. However, she did admits that she loves stripping off for the photo sessions, said it's something to show her grandchildren. I think it's a very good idea*blink*

Injured dog gets artificial leg. Benben from Nanjing, China is now undergoing training sessions to get used walking with his artificial leg.

Intimately Beckham Night: The Beckhams Sexy Poses In Bed

2007-09-09T15:33:00.000+08:00

Don't get it wrong cause this is not the new porn of the Beckhams . They pose half naked only for the launching of their new perfume - Intimately Beckham Night. Photos were shot by Terry Richardson, infamous for shooting semi-pornographic pictures as such, to show their "dark side" as Beckham claimed.

The new perfume was created by the French Perfume City. Posh will be in Barcelona to work together with the perfumers. On the other hand, Beckham thinks that the fragrance really shows their intimacy and also their dark side.

And what did Sir Alex Ferguson said? Oh yes, that Beckham's career has went downhill ever since he met Victoria. As a footballer maybe, but he's still a very successful celebrity, is he not?

Source: Daily Mail

DO NOT Learn English From A Japanese: It's A Game Show

2007-09-08T14:18:00.000+08:00

Do you know how to count from 1 to to 100 in English? Very well, what comes after 9? Ten? That's right. And what comes after 19? He said it's...so what about after 99?

I think the guy did it on purpose though. Rule of the game is that you should not laugh no matter what you see or hear. Enjoy and have a good laugh ^__^

Billie Piper Revive Belle de Jour With The Secrect Dairy Of A Call Girl

2007-09-07T21:54:00.000+08:00

Playing the role as a high-class prostitute in the movie, Billie Piper couldn't have escaped the sex scene. At one time, she was required to strip off. At another, saddles a client and rides him like a horse. There were times when she was so embarrassed and nearly escaped the room where they were shooting. more...

The drama is taken from the real-life diaries Belle de Jour: The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl. The diaries, first published in 2005, were based on an anonymous blog.

Source: Daily Mail

Interesting updates: Call girl Billie's steamy onscreen ménage a trois

For Peugeot Lovers: Taking You Into The Future

2007-09-07T19:44:00.000+08:00

Sexy, Elegant, Completely Unique: C-String

2007-09-07T18:31:00.000+08:00

If you are wondering what this thing is, let me tell you, it is an UNDERWEAR. It's called the C-String...umm...like the old fashion G-String? This is new season I guess. Anyway, C-String is very light and springy, even models have hard time putting it on. more...

Unique, maybe, but how can anyone actually think it's sexy and elegant? I don't know what you think but it definitely looks horrible to me. Life moves on, yes, but not like this.

Virtually Not A Piece Of Cloth On Angelina Jolie In New Movie

2007-09-07T18:17:00.000+08:00

Angelina Jolie plays the mother of Grendel the monster in adult fantasy film Beowulf. Grendel is the father of all evil from Anglo-Saxon Mythology. Picture above is the scene where she emerged from the lake with nothing else but dripping gold liquid.

Make sure you are 18 before you go see the movie though. LA Times described the movie as "hyper violent and highly sexualized tale". So, I guess the movie will not be too bad. Anyway, the naked scene should worth the price of the ticket. *lol*

Source: Daily Mail

The Fastest Limousine, The Longest Ferrari

2007-09-07T18:01:00.001+08:00

What Limousine can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 sec? Well, the Ferrari 360 Modena chopped half and stretched 9ft with a section of hand-built carbon fiber can! It is 20ft long and seats 8 people. The car was created by limo boss Dan Cawley and former McLaren carbon fibre expert Chris Wright and now you can rent it for £700 an hour. Total cost of the project is thought to be around £200,000. Unbelievable, I mean, what's the point? Max limit for vehicle on the road is what? 70mph?

Read full report: Daily Mail

Zebra Crossing: For Penguins Only

2007-09-06T19:58:00.001+08:00

That's right, the sign is showing "Alert! Penguins crossing". The one and the only in Devon. It was installed as safety precaution by staff at Living Coast in Torquay for the colonies of 80 African penguins regularly using the footpath meet their feeder from the Penguin Beach. via

Author Of Thriller Amok Sentenced For 25 Years Of Jail

2007-09-06T18:38:00.000+08:00

Krystian Bala, the author of Amok, turn out to be the real killer in the blockbuster novel he wrote. Like the novel, the body of victim (Dariusz J) was fished out of the river Order in the town of Warclaw, somewhere near German border. He had humiliated, tortured, and late killed his victim who was his ex-wife lover. This man, published Amok in 2003, with all the details of how he tortured and killed the victim. Chief Inspector Jack Wroblewski received an anonymous call five years after the body was found in December, 2000, telling him to read Amok.

Who can say it is not another way of writing confession to the public?

Source: Daily Mail

2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Unveiled On September 2007 At Frankfurt Auto Show.

2007-09-06T10:28:00.002+08:00

The Ferrarri 430 Scuderia will be unveiled by none other than Micheal Schumacher. F430 coupe and F430 Spider will also be there.

The 430 is a high performance 2-seated berlinetta, aimed specially at the most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients. Development focus on light weight, minimum trimming and innovative technology.

The new car extremely low weight-to-power ratio is just 2.45 kg per hp, 100 kg less than the standard F430, and the naturally-aspirated 4308cc V8's 510 hp at 8500 rpm.

Superb performance both on and off the track is assured by a series of cutting-edge solutions. There is the latest F1 software - Superfast – which reduces gearchange times to just 60 milliseconds, and new traction control which, for the first time, combines the E-Diff electronic differential and the F1-Trac traction and stability control in a single integrated system.

Vehicle dynamics, control and performance thus represent the zenith of Ferrari's achievements in terms of developing road-certified sports cars. [Ferrari Press Release] via.

Sriperumbudur-Chennai: New Chennai International Airport

2007-09-06T10:13:00.000+08:00

Upon completion, it will be the largest modern International Airport in South Asia.

For Chennai, the consultants are Creative Group with Frederic Schwartz and Gensler of the US. A new terminal building will be constructed and that along with the existing terminal will take passenger capacity from10 million annually to 30 million by 2010. This development work would make the airport adequate passenger handling capacity till 2015-16. The new terminal building will measure more than 140,000 sq mts. In addition to that there will be 140 check-in counters, 60 immigration counters, 7 security gates (3 international, 4 domestic), 4 conveyor belts and 7 aerobridges. Via

Dumbest Burglar Ever: Peter Addison Was Here!

2007-09-06T00:44:00.000+08:00

If you rob a place, don't leave you name behind. Those movies playing tricks with the cops, like Numb3rs, they are just movie, really! Poor Peter here, 18, left not only his name but also his calling cards with other messages saying: "Thanks for the stay" at the campsite. The incident occurred in Cheshire. Police caught up with the boys after running the particulars. He was was given a one year conditional discharge ordered to pay £750 compensation and pay £20 costs. Apparently, both of the boy were said to be members of a gang called "Adlington Massiv".

Not so "massiv" now, is it? Dude, if you're gonna do it again, let's try not to leave your name and add behind.

Source: Daily Mail

Multy Legged Duck And Duckling: Is This A Sign

2007-09-06T00:29:00.000+08:00

It is, again, reported duckling born with extra limbs. This time, it is in China. If you recalled, there was one very famous, 4 legged duck named Stumpy (picture below) in Hampshire. Similar cases, but worlds apart. These mutated ducks are from farms, has anyone ever curious why mutation happens there? Could it be anything to do with the feed? Or is it just evolution?

Filippinos Michael-Jackson-Prisoners Dance "Thriller"

2007-09-05T20:38:00.000+08:00

2007 World Beard And Mustache Championship

2007-09-05T10:49:00.000+08:00

As seen in the pictures, everybody's beards and mustaches were smiling at the audience as the participants parade through the east Sussex town.

The 2007 competition attracted over 250 men from all over the world to Brighton to participate in the competition.

Dye, hairpins and extensions are strictly prohibited in the competition but participants were free to use hair spray and wax.

Of all the beards, I personally love this one. If you are interested in the competition or you think it'll make you looked cool, the next championship is take place in Alaska, 2009. Good luck!

Source: BBC

What's New In Venice Film Fest? Brad Pitt Under Attacked!

2007-09-04T21:47:00.001+08:00

Brad Pitt was smiling broadly to the crowd.

See the girl in the center?

Ok, easy now. Let go of me!

The girl said:"I just wanna give him a hug".

If every body wants to hug Brad Pitt, you'll have to line up. Maybe it's your turn after 5 million light years. No offense though, but your way is a little too rough and ugly.

Pictures: Daily Mail

Don't Take Your Eyes Off The "Balls", Ballboy!

2007-09-04T21:01:00.000+08:00

It means, don't take your eyes off the "balls", literally!! What your girl friend or wife is going to say about this? I mean, Bethanie Mattek is really hot in those skimpy outfits and very hard not to stare at those bouncing...balls. *lol* My suggestion is, give her professional explanation! See here and you know what I mean.

Picture from The Daily Mail

Making £32 Million In Five Week? Not Sold Yet Though.

2007-09-04T20:32:00.000+08:00

Maybe you will recognize the house from the BBC talent show Fame Academy. It is the crumbling Witanhurst mansion, London's second largest house, set in five acres on Highgate Hill. Witanhurst has been empty for years, in fact it is crumbling and is on the English Heritage "at risk" list.

However, Mr Cooper bought the house for £32 million and brought a team of expertises to bring back the glory of the mansion. Witanhurst is now back on the market for a price - £75 million in just five weeks.

Source: Daily Mail

One In A Thousand Years: Moira Is The FIRST Female Beefeater

2007-09-04T20:15:00.001+08:00

Moira Cameron (42) from Argyle, Scotland has became the first female beefeater. In the 1,000 years history of the Tower of London, Moira is the first woman assigned to the job. There are some pros and cons to survive in the all-men-world but she is accepting criticism with open heart. Quoting Chief Yeoman Warder John Keohane, women no longer lives in the 1800s, life moves on. Go girl, you can do it.

Source: Daily Mail

It's A Panda? No, It's A Dog?

2007-09-04T16:51:00.000+08:00

The owner was arrested 28 times for keeping this dog. They thought it's a panda...haha.

Women First Kiss To Determine The Father Of Her Children, Can You Believe It?

2007-09-04T10:31:00.000+08:00

Forget the twinkle in his eye, his smile or even the size of his wallet - the way a woman determines if a man is good relationship material is in the first kiss.

As the Mail reported yesterday, scientists this week claimed that women have learned to use kissing as an evolutionary tool to find the right father for their children.

So, how memorable are first kisses - and were they glorious, or gruesome?

More opinion in The Daily Mail

Hirst Diamond Skull Sold at $100 million

2007-09-03T15:58:00.000+08:00

An unnamed investment group has purchase the Damien Hirst diamond skull, formally know as "For The Love Of God, Thank You", for $ 100 million, thus officially became the most expensive piece of art ever sold. via

Mystery Blonde Turns Out To Be X-Rated Model

2007-09-03T14:31:00.000+08:00

The mystery blonde who has lost her digital camera turns out to be porn site model Wendy. She became famous on Facebook when images from her camera being posted on the internet in order to find the owner of the camera.

Pictures in the camera includes some in bikini and some naked. Picture above showed she snapped shot her own reflection in the mirror.

Audience from the Facebook finally trace her back to a porn site. more...

Whenever you go, check if your camera is with you. I mean, if you have the habit of taking your own picture. Otherwise, who knows when you will became famous overnight.

Portable CD And MP3 Player: Yanko Design

2007-09-03T13:11:00.000+08:00

Could it be just a concept? I mean, how are you going to carry it in your pocket without hurting yourself or scratch the surface of the CD you are playing?

You want to enjoy your audio CDs while traveling but you also have a huge MP3 collection at home that you want to take with you. The ideal solution? DMP, a portable music player that supports CD and MP3 files. Use the MP3 player as you normally would, hang it around your neck, clip it on your jeans or place it in your pocket. Otherwise open both sides and insert your favorite CD and you got yourself a CD player my friend. Now that’s music to my ears.

Designer: Yong-Seong Kim via

Malaysia Cerebrating 50th Birthday: We Are Still Young

2007-09-02T11:49:00.000+08:00

Considering the fact that we are 50 years old , we are still very young and agile. There's no other place like Malaysia as we live a harmonious life in this big melting pot. We do have some problem of our own, well, who don't? As we live as a family with different races, we know the art of compromise and toleration. We have been through ups and downs together, befriend and respect other ethnic and if we can keep this relationship going a smooth sail, we can go a long long way. I truly believe we can, because Malaysia always Boleh! (Malaysia Can!) Happy Birthday Malaysia!

Malaysia International Firework Competition in conjunction with Malaysia 50th anniversary. Firework presented by team Japan.

Pictures from REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA)

Signature Spider (Argiope sp. _Family Araneidae)

2007-09-02T11:42:00.000+08:00

A Signature Spider rests in its web in Agartala, capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. This spider weaves a web marked with distinctive zigzag bands of white silk. The Signature Spider holds its legs together in pairs, making it look like a creature with four legs instead of eight. (Photo: STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) via

Italian Queen Marie-Jose's Antique Crown Jewel

2007-09-02T11:32:00.000+08:00

Italian Queen Marie-Jose's antique diamond tiara, made by Fabergé around 1895 and estimated between 580,000 to 880,000 euros. This tiara and 41 pieces of jewelery will be sold by Marie-Gabrielle of Savoy, the daughter of the Queen, during London Christies' auctions, 13 June 2007.(AFP/Mehdi Fedouach) via

Berlin Biggest Synagogue Reopen on 31 August 2007

2007-09-02T10:52:00.000+08:00

The special ceremony in Berlin Friday marked the reopening of the synagogue located in east Berlin's trendy Prenzlauer Berg district. The synagogue was built in 1904 and it took a year work to restore its former glory after set ablaze on Kristallnacht (n 1938 when many Jewish temples, homes and businesses were set on fire by the Nazis and their sympathizers).

Its huge prayer hall seats up to 1,200 people which is important as Berlin has the biggest Jewish community in the country. It was one of the few Jewish institutions that survived the blaze in 1938.

Since the fall of Berlin Wall, it was rebuilt with the help of Berlin city authority, lottery money and international donations.

The interior restoration cost up to $ 3.7 million came from the city-owned lottery. Renovation work was carried out by architect Ruth Golan and her partner Kay Zareh with only few old photographs to work with.

The blue dome, topped the the building, has been described as one of the jewels of Germany Jewish Community. Restoration of the ceiling was not an easy task as architects had to use scalpels to remove the layers from the ceiling before they could restore it.

A few finishing touch and stained glass windows have been installed with excerpts from Genesis, both in Hebrew and German.

Source: Text from CBC news and Pictures from Special Online International

Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race

2007-09-02T10:32:00.000+08:00

5th May 2007,

It was a beautiful day for the largest-ever Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race, featuring the creative work of 32 artist-engineer teams. As the race grows, each year seems to have an inadvertent theme. Largely by coincidence, this ninth running of the East Coast Championship included eight entries that were boats or boat-like in theme or design. All these boats did well on the water. However, three entries that were not boats capsized. Draw your own conclusions. Here are the complete results for your viewing pleasure.

2007 Champion, The Patapsico Quees! more...

Fifi the Pink Poodle. more...

The Moon Buggy. more...

Wilma the blue skater gurl wombat bears. more...

Even the spectators, pit crews, volunteers and pilots were dressed up to a delightful extent. See more...

Source: Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race

Festes de le Merce, Barcelona's Biggest Annual Festival

2007-09-02T10:01:00.000+08:00

The biggest annual festival, Festes de le Merce, in Barcelona takes place on the 24th September with Giants parading around the street. It is an even celebrating the day of city's patron saint.

The wooden giants, gegants, are operated by people. A series of events will start on the 22nd September and end on 24th, which is public holiday.

In Placa de Sant Jaume, participants in traditional costume (castellers), climb on top of each other to form the highest human pyramid. The pyramids often reaches around 8 levels, Wow!

If you are happened to be in the area a few weeks later, don't miss the Cava Week around 12th October. Cava ... Catalonia's very own champagne.

Source: Spanish-Fiestas

Airshow Turn Disaster: Poland Acrobatic Plane Crash, No Survival

2007-09-02T09:49:00.000+08:00

It is supposed to be an airshow, both pilots on the right should have missed each other.

It just happened, 60 miles from Warsaw, spectators looked helplessly as both plane crashed into each other.

Smoke billowed up into the sky from the cockpits.

Debris was blasted across the sky without sight of the pilots.

Video Clip: CNN
Pictures and Story from: Daily Mail

Top Ten Richest Pet In The World: #1 £90 Million Gunther The German Shepherd

2007-09-01T21:48:00.000+08:00

If you haven't noticed, all the rich women tends to leave their fortune for their pet instead of their kids or grandchildren. I can be sure that it is better off to be a pet than human now. *Just Kidding*

In July 2000, the singer Madonna sold her eight bedroom Miami villa for £5million to agents acting on behalf of a German Shepherd dog called Gunther IV.

Apparently, Gunther IV had inherited his fortune from his father, Gunther III, who had in turn been the sole heir of the estate of his owner, a German Countess by the name of Karlotta Liebenstein who left £43m to her dog when she died in 1992.

Gunther IV soon made headlines again, when he paid £1,000 to buy a rare white truffle in a fiercely contested auction in Turin a year later, this time appearing in person (if that is the right phrase), along with two of his domestic staff.

His property portfolio is also said to include estates in the Bahamas, Italy and Germany.

Source: Daily Mail

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