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10 Most Harmful Food Products

All kinds of products can not be found now in our shops! Their range is increasing every year, but the quality is often still leaves much to be desired. What products can be considered the most dangerous, and what – most useful for your health? How to avoid mistakes and to choose not only tasty but also qualitative? Try to understand in this together. 10 of the most harmful products that are worth is as little as possible or abandon them altogether

In order not to risk the health, nutritionists recommend to refuse products that contain large amounts of artificial food additives, sugar, salt, fat, and those that are prepared using techniques of smoking, grilling or frying. 


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01. Refined Sugar

Refined sugar, which is derived from beet and cane sugar, not for nothing is considered one of the most harmful products: it has no vitamins or minerals, or dietary fiber, and at the same time it contains a lot of calories. Sugar triggers the development of a whole bunch of diseases of the endocrine (diabetes, obesity), cardiovascular (ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis), gastro-intestinal, respiratory, kidney, and, of course, teeth – from elementary to decay periodontitis and reduces resistance to various to infection.

02. Salt

A healthy adult requires only 5 grams of salt per day. We tend to eat much more – 10-15 grams of salt! However, excessive consumption of it causes the development of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, accumulation of toxins and, accordingly, the appearance of malignant tumors. The elderly, and those who suffer from heart disease and kidney disease, should eat no more than 2 grams of salt a day, but better not to salt the food.

03. Sausage

In sausages, frankfurters, sausages lot of fat, including the so-called hidden, artificial food additives and salt. Their composition also includes vegetable rice or soy derivatives, a significant number of which (up to 85%!) Are grown now using the technology of genetic engineering. Smoked contain a large number of carcinogens. A taste of sausages, frankfurters and sausages attached … MSG, which some scientists believe, causes drug addiction and the development of many diseases. In addition, if there are products constantly, there is a risk of substantially disrupt the nervous system.

04. Margarine

Margarine – this is not an analogue of butter, as many believe. This product – the real surrogate: it contains hydrogenated, synthetic fats and plenty of “flavored” with preservatives, emulsifiers and dyes. Contained trans fats in margarine are high in calories, are toxic and tend to accumulate in the body. I should add that this dangerous product is used in many kinds of baking: biscuits, cakes, biscuits, etc., which are sold in stores.

05. Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise contains a large amount of fat, including saturated, and carbohydrate, and sodium, vinegar and all sorts of artificial additives – flavoring and coloring alternatives. In some cases, this product can be stored for six months or more – you can imagine how dangerous to health may be such a “delicacy”! Diseases of the heart and blood vessels, stomach and intestines, metabolism and obesity – this is not a complete list of side effects, which makes a habit of eating mayonnaise flavor.

06. Bouillon cubes, noodles and instant soups

This “fast food” consists of a solid chemistry in the bouillon cubes, soups includes noodles and food additives – flavor enhancers (including MSG), acidity regulators, dyes and a large amount of salt. You are really fast … can “put” with their help your liver, kidneys and at the same time, because these products contain and secrete many toxic substances, especially if you fill them with boiling water directly into a plastic bag.

07. Fast food (hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, chips, etc.)

On the dangers of fast food a lot said and written. These products contain a large amount of fat, including synthetic, salt, artificial additives, carcinogens and cause serious diseases such as atherosclerosis, cerebral infarction, cancer, arthritis, hormonal imbalance, infertility, obesity, as well as irreversible changes in the immune system . Another minus – addictive, because of time fast-food starts cause in children and adults dependence similar to the drug.

08. Preserves

The habit of constantly replacing fresh organic foods canned anything good to our health promises. After so many favorite delicacies at the glass and tin cans contain many harmful substances, preservatives, flavor enhancers, fragrances, dyes, etc., a large amount of salt and sugar. During processing, the products of their structure and taste vary considerably, lost many nutrients, including some vitamins. And if the production technology is broken, canned food can cause poisoning, and quite heavy.

09. Carbonated beverages

The composition of Coke, Pepsi and various soft drinks and other “fast utoliteley thirst” is a lot of sugar, artificial additives (preservatives, acidulants, sweeteners, flavoring agents, emulsifiers, food dyes), and various acids, soda, and carcinogens. Some drinks contain caffeine, extract of coca leaves, and other unsafe stimulants. Sufficiently harmful and gas, which is an irritant to the gastric mucosa.

10. Alcohol

On the dangers of alc0h0l know everything, but still use it every year is increasing. Alc0h0l is the third after cardiovascular disease and cancer cause of mortality, it significantly increases the risk of injuries, dozens of times – the probability of committing suicide, in addition, in a state of intoxication occurs about half the murders. Alc0h0l has an increased load on the various organs and body systems: kidneys, liver (which can bring to cirrhosis), cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract (leading to gastritis, peptic ulcer disease) and others.

 
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Posted by on December 7, 2013 in Educational

 

Reality Behind Famous Car Logos

Every brand has a unique logo and definitely there is even a small story around the design. Here are some of the most famous super car brands’ logos which has been selected as per the popularity around the logo’s story. 

01. Lamborghini
In the early sisties, Ferruccio Lamborghini spent time with Don Eduardo Miura, a breeder of prized Spanish fighting bulls, at his home in Seville. These almost regal animals had such an effect on Lomboghini that he decided that the logo of his nameske would feature the raging bull.
In the early sisties, Ferruccio Lamborghini spent time with Don Eduardo Miura, a breeder of prized Spanish fighting bulls, at his home in Seville. These almost regal animals had such an effect on Lomboghini that he decided that the logo of his nameske would feature the raging bull.

02. Ferrari 
he elegant prancing horseis almost instantly recognizable as the symbol for italian exotic manufacturer, Ferrari. However, this prancing horse was actually painted on the fuselage of an italian fighter plance during World War I. the mother of the heroic fight pilot, asked Enzo Ferrari to put the prancing horse on all of his cars. She claied it will bring good luck. Almost 100 years later, it is still there, on a blod yellow background the color of Modena.
The elegant prancing horse is almost instantly recognizable as the symbol for Italian exotic manufacturer, Ferrari. However, this prancing horse was actually painted on the fuselage of an Italian fighter plane during World War I. the mother of the heroic fight pilot, asked Enzo Ferrari to put the prancing horse on all of his cars. She claimed it will bring good luck. Almost 100 years later, it is still there, on a bold yellow background the color of Modena.

03. Bowtie (Chevrolet)
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The ” Bowtie” eblem representing one of the big three in American cars actually has its roots overseas. It has been said that ” bowtie” emblem, first used in 1914 was the design of the wallpaper in a french hotel room that GM founder William Durant occupied.
04. BMW 
While it has long been assumed that the BMW logo is a representation of the rotation of a propeller, that has actually been proven to be more myth than reality. The true story is that when BMW emerged as a result of a restructuring of Rapp Motorenworke, BMW wanted to maintain the dynamic of the Rapp logo and layout. Additionally, the blue and white colors are the predominate colors of the Bavarian flag. hence the new BMW logo.
While it has long been assumed that the BMW logo is a representation of the rotation of a propeller, that has actually been proven to be more myth than reality. The true story is that when BMW emerged as a result of a restructuring of Rapp Motorenworke, BMW wanted to maintain the dynamic of the Rapp logo and layout. Additionally, the blue and white colors are the predominate colors of the Bavarian flag. hence the new BMW logo.
05. Subaru 
Named after the Japanese word for the Pleiades star cluster, the Subaru six star logo represents the companies that merged together to form Fuji Heavy Industries — of which Subaru is the automotive manufacturer.
Named after the Japanese word for the Pleiades star cluster, the Subaru six star logo represents the companies that merged together to form Fuji Heavy Industries — of which Subaru is the automotive manufacturer.
06. Mercedes — Benz 
The Mercedes—Benz three pointed star logo can be traced back to 1870, when Gottlieb Daimler sent his wife a postcard with he star on it. It was his desire to see the three pointed star on top of all of their factories, indicating their triumph over “land, sea, and air.”
07. Volvo 
The Volvo emblem is actually a fairly close representation of the Mars symbol, which also symbolized the Roman God of War. OK, so how is this related to Volvo or cars? Well, this also, became a symbol of the relationship between the God of War and the metal weapons were constructed from at the time, iron. This symbol is interpreted as masculine. Since the Beginning, Volvo founders wanted a symbol of Strength for their cars and this certainly fit the bill.
The Volvo emblem is actually a fairly close representation of the Mars symbol, which also symbolized the Roman God of War. OK, so how is this related to Volvo or cars? Well, this also, became a symbol of the relationship between the God of War and the metal weapons were constructed from at the time, iron. This symbol is interpreted as masculine. Since the Beginning, Volvo founders wanted a symbol of Strength for their cars and this certainly fit the bill.
 
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Posted by on December 6, 2013 in Educational

 

Interesting facts about the Moon

The Moon. Image credit: ESA

Think you know everything there is to know about the Moon? Think again! Here are 10 interesting facts about the Moon. Some you might already know, and some will be totally new to you. Enjoy!
01. The Moon formed out of the Earth
Scientists now think that the Moon was formed when a Mars-sized object crashed into our planet about 4.5 billion years ago. The collision was so large that a huge spray of material was ejected into space. The orbiting ring of debris gathered itself into a sphere, and formed the Moon. How do we know that this is how the Moon probably formed? The Moon seems to be much less dense than the Earth and lacks a lot of iron in its core. Scientists think that the Moon is made up of the upper crust material, which has mostly lower density, than the composition of the Earth.


02. The Moon only shows one face to the Earth

Although the Moon used to rotate in the sky compared to our point of view, it has been slowing down billions of years. And at some point in the distant past it just stopped turning from our perspective. The Earth’s gravity holds the Moon in orbit, but it pulls differently at various parts of the Moon. Over a long period, gravity slowed down the Moon’s rotation so that it finally stopped, and always displayed one face to the Earth. A similar situation has happened with most of the large moons in the Solar System. In fact, in the case of Pluto and Charon, but objects are tidally locked to each other, so they present only one face to the other.
03. The Moon is slowly drifting away
Although the orbit of the Moon seems nice and stable, our only natural satellite is actually drifting away from us at a rate of 4 centimeters a year. This is happening because of the conservation of momentum in the orbit of the Earth. In about 50 billion years from now, the Moon will stop moving away from us. It will settle into a stable orbit, taking about 47 days to go around the Earth (it takes 27.3 days today). At that point, the Earth and the Moon will be tidally locked to each other. It will look like the Moon is always in the same spot in the sky. Of course, the Sun is expected to consume the Earth in about 5 billion years, so this event may not happen.
04. The Moon looks the same size as the Sun
This is an amazing coincidence. From our perspective here on Earth, but the Moon and the Sun look approximately the same size in the sky. Of course, the Sun is much much bigger than the Moon. The Sun happens to be 400 times larger than the Moon, but it’s also 400 times further away. This wasn’t always the case. Billions of years ago, the Moon was much closer than the Sun, and would have looked larger in the sky. And the Moon is moving away from us, so in the distant future, the Moon will look much smaller than the Sun.
05. The Moon causes most of the tides… but not all
You might know that the tides on Earth are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon. But it’s not the only thing pulling at the Earth’s water, the Sun is helping out too. This is why we get very high and low tides from time to time. When the gravity of the Moon and the Sun line up, we get the biggest and smallest tides. Did you know that the Moon is also pulling at the crust of the Earth causing it to bulge up? You actually move a few meters every time the Moon is overhead, but you just don’t notice.
06. Gravity on the Moon is only 17% of the Earth
Want an easy way to lose some weight? Take a trip to the Moon and stand on its surface. Since the pull of gravity on the Moon is only 17% the pull of gravity on the Earth, you’ll feel much lighter. Just imagine, if you weighed 100 kg on the Earth, you would feel like you only weighed 17 kg on Earth. You would be able to jump 6 times further and carry objects 6 times as heavy. In fact, you had wings attached to your arms, you could even fly around inside a dome on the Moon under just your own muscle power.
07. The official name for the Moon is… the Moon
I know it’s kind of confusing, but the only real name for the Earth’s Moon[ is “the Moon”. When the Moon was given its name, astronomers didn’t know that there were moons orbiting other planets. And so they just called it the Moon. Now that we know there are other moons, it all comes down to the capitalization. The Earth’s moon is referred as “the Moon”, with a capital “M”. Other moons are given a lowercase “m” to show the difference.
08. The Moon is the 5th largest natural satellite in the Solar System
You might think that the Moon is the largest satellite in the Solar System. I mean look at it, it’s huge! But there are actually larger moons in the Solar System. The largest moon is Jupiter’s Ganymede (5,262 km), followed by Saturn’s Titan, Jupiter’s Callisto, Jupiter’s Io, and finally, the Earth’s Moon with a mean diameter of 3475 km.
09. Only 12 people have ever stepped onto the surface of the Moon
Only a tiny group of astronauts have ever set foot on the surface of the Moon. These were the astronauts on board the Apollo missions going from 1969 to 1972. The first person to ever walk on the Moon was Neil Armstrong. And the last person on the Moon was Gene Cernan, who followed his partner Jack Schmitt into the lunar lander on December 14, 1972.
10. And we’re going back to the Moon
NASA has been given the mission to return humans to the Moon, and set up a permanent research station. At the time of this writing, astronauts are expected to set foot on the surface of the Moon again in 2019.  Via — Link
 
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Posted by on May 26, 2013 in Educational

 

Royal Couples of the World

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia
Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia arrive for a banquet hosted by the Dutch Royal family at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Monday, April 29, 2013. Queen Beatrix has announced she will relinquish the crown on April 30, 2013, after 33 years of reign, leaving the monarchy to her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
Dutch Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien
Dutch Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand arrive for a religious ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen’s Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander.
Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Bolkiah (L) and Crown Princess SarahBrunei’s Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Bolkiah (L) and Crown Princess Sarah pose on April 29, 2013 as they arrive to attend a dinner at the National Museum (Rijksmuseum) in Amsterdam hosted by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on the eve of her abdication.
Dutch Prince Maurits and Princess Marilene
Dutch Prince Maurits and Princess Marilene arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
Spanish Crown Prince Felipe and Princess LetiziaSpanish Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
Crown Prince Frederik (R) and Crown Princess Mary of DenmarkCrown Prince Frederik (R) and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive for a religious ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen’s Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander.
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan depart the Nieuwe Kerk to return to the Royal Palace after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein and Hereditary Prince Alois
Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein and Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath El Hassan of JordanPrince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath El Hassan of Jordan arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall of BritainPrince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall of Britain leave the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam after the religious crowning cerminony April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen’s Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander.
Crown Prince Haakon (R) and Crown Princess Mette-Marit Crown Prince Haakon (R) and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrive for a religious ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen’s Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander.
Dutch Prince Bernhard and Princess AnnetteDutch Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.
 
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Posted by on February 6, 2013 in Educational

 

Thaipusam – Hindu Festival (Body Piercing)

spear pierced through her tongue

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February). It is not only observed in countries where the Tamil community constitutes a majority, but also in countries where Tamil communities are smaller, such as Malaysia, Mauritius and Singapore.

spear pierced through his cheeks

The word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam. This particular star is at its highest point during the festival. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel “spear” so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam. There is a misconception among people that Thaipusam marks Murugan’s birthday; however, it is believed that Vaikhasi Vishakam, which falls in the Vaikhasi month (May/June), is Murugan’s birthday.

Kavadi-bearers

Skanda (or Murugan) was created during one of the battles between the Asuras (or to be more specific Soorapadman) and the Devas. At one point, the latter were defeated several times by the former. The Devas were unable to resist the onslaught of the Asura forces. In despair, they approached Shiva and entreated to give them an able leader under whose heroic leadership they might obtain victory over the Asuras. They surrendered themselves completely and prayed to Shiva. Shiva granted their request by creating the mighty warrior, Skanda, out of his own power or Achintya Shakti. He at once assumed leadership of the celestial forces, inspired them and defeated the Asura forces and to recognize that day the people created the festival.

Kavadi-bearers, body piercing, Murugan

Skanda (or Murugan) was created during one of the battles between the Asuras (or to be more specific Soorapadman) and the Devas. At one point, the latter were defeated several times by the former. The Devas were unable to resist the onslaught of the Asura forces. In despair, they approached Shiva and entreated to give them an able leader under whose heroic leadership they might obtain victory over the Asuras. They surrendered themselves completely and prayed to Shiva.

The spear pierced through his cheeks

Shiva granted their request by creating the mighty warrior, Skanda, out of his own power or Achintya Shakti. He at once assumed leadership of the celestial forces, inspired them and defeated the Asura forces and to recognize that day the people created the festival.

The spear pierced through his cheeks

Kavadi Attam is a dance performed by the devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War. It is often performed during the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage. The Kavadi itself is a physical burden through which the devotees implore for help from the God Murugan.

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Generally, Hindus take a vow to offer a kavadi to idol for the purpose of tiding over or averting a great calamity. For instance, if the devotee’s son is laid up with a fatal disease, he would pray to Shanmuga to grant the boy a lease of life in return for which the devotee would take a vow to dedicate a kavadi to Him.

The spear pierced through his cheeks

Devotees prepare for the celebration by cleansing themselves through prayer and fasting approximately 48 days before Thaipusam. Kavadi-bearers have to perform elaborate ceremonies at the time of assuming the kavadi and at the time of offering it to Murugan. The kavadi-bearer observes celibacy and take only pure, Satvik food, once a day, while continuously thinking of God.

The spear pierced through his cheeks

On the day of the festival, devotees will shave their heads and undertake a pilgrimage along a set route while engaging in various acts of devotion, notably carrying various types of kavadi (burdens). At its simplest this may entail carrying a pot of milk, but mortification of the flesh by piercing the skin, tongue or cheeks with vel skewers is also common.

The spear pierced through his tongue and cheeks

The simplest kavadi is a semicircular decorated canopy supported by a wooden rod that is carried on the shoulders, to the temple. In addition, some have a small spear through their tongue, or a spear through the cheeks. The spear pierced through his tongue or cheeks reminds him constantly of Lord Murugan. It also prevents him from speaking and gives great power of endurance. Other types of kavadi involve hooks stuck into the back and either pulled by another walking behind or being hung from a decorated bullock cart or more recently a tractor, with the point of incisions of the hooks varying the level of pain.

The spear pierced through his tongue and cheeks

In Palani, Tamil Nadu, India, Thousands of devotees flock to Palani and attend kavadi. According to palani.org, “The number of kavadis reaching Palani for Thai Pusam is about 10,000. For Pankuni Uttiram, 50,000 kavadis arrive. It is kavadi to your right, kavadi to your left, kavadi in front of you, kavadi behind you, kavadi above you and kavadi below you

Thaipusam - Hindu Festival (Body Piercing)

The largest Thaipusam celebrations take place in Mauritius, Malaysia and Singapore. It is a public holiday in several states in Malaysia, including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Johor, Sungai Petani and Kuala Lumpur.

Thaipusam - Hindu Festival (Body Piercing)

In Malaysia, the temple at Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, often attracts over one million devotees and tens of thousands of tourists. The procession to the caves starts at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur in the heart of the city and proceeds for 15 kilometers to the caves, an 8-hour journey culminating in a flight of 272 steps to the top. Thaipusam is also celebrated at another cave site, the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunong Cheroh, Ipoh, Perak and at the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple along Jalan Waterfall in Penang.

The spear pierced through his tongue and cheeks

The chariot procession begins on Thaipusam eve where the chariot together with Chettiar kavadis — male chettiar carry a peacock feather yoke accompanying the silver chariot — (different from body-piercing type of kavadis) departs Kovil Veedu(House Temple) on Penang Street, Georgetown in the morning ends here at night,an 10 hours journey to reach Hilltop temple. They retreat to the chettinar for three days before accompanying the chariot back to town,Penang.Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) reported that about 500,000 devotess visit Arulmigu Sri Thandayuthapani Temple(Hilltop)every year. Temple secretary P. Palaiya Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunong Cheroh reported that about 250,000 devotees participated in the festival 2007, including 300 kavadi bearers, while 15,000 came with milk offerings.

Thaipusam - Hindu Festival (Body Piercing)

In Singapore, Hindu devotees start their procession at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in the early morning, carrying milk pots as offerings or attaching “kavadis” to their bodies. The procession travels for 4 kilometres before finishing at the Tank Road Temple.

Thaipusam - Hindu Festival (Body Piercing)

Although rare, scenes of people from different ethnic groups and faiths bearing “kavadi” can also be seen in Malaysia. Thaipusam is also increasingly being celebrated by the ethnic Chinese in Malaysia and Singapore.

 
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Posted by on December 8, 2012 in Bizarre, Educational

 

Sokushinbutsu : Self-Mummification

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Would you slowly commit suicide for the sole purpose of religious enlightenment? There are approximately 24 Buddhist monks who did so in the Yamagata Prefecture that occurred in the early 1800s. This practice was folklore until Buddhist monk mummies were discovered in July of 2010. Sokushinbutsu was tried by hundreds of monks, as it was the celestial trifecta of religious experiences in Japan. As stated earlier, only about 24 monks were successful. The experience of committing suicide by the monks began in an elaborate process of 1,000 days (a little less than three years) of eating only nuts and seeds to eliminate all body fat. Some folks would consider this a normal Hollywood celebrity diet. Over-zealous exercises were employed. 

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Posted by on December 3, 2012 in Educational

 

Despite Protection Dolphins and Whales are Hunted

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

This dolphin was a victim of bycatch near the small fishing village of Lavanono on Madagascar’s southern coast. Incidental capture by fisheries is one of the greatest threats to dolphins and porpoises..

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) does not regulate hunts of pilot whales like these animals taken in the North Atlantic’s Faroe Islands. And despite the IWC’s commercial whaling moratorium on larger species, several nations still hunt them in significant numbers, including Japan, Norway, and Iceland.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Fishermen at Futo, Japan’s 1994 dolphin hunt used boats and nets to herd dolphin to inshore coves for the slaughter. Futo ended the annual practice for a number of years in the mid 2000s but has since resumed this type of traditional hunt, which also continues in other Japanese communities.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Japan claims its “scientific whaling” obeys international law, but it does not honor its intent, according to governments and organizations that have filed protests, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, and the World Wildlife Fund.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Whalers from the Indonesian island of Lamalera do battle with a sperm whale as they have for many generations—on the most intimate terms. Harpooners leap from their boats wielding a bladed bamboo pole called a kafe, which they use to stab at whales while risking their own lives.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Japanese whalers aboard the Kyo Maru Number One landed these whales in the Southern Ocean during the 2005-06 season—and did so despite the determined efforts of activists who used their own vessels to try to thwart the hunt.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

A young boy from Kontu, Papua New Guinea, sits with a pair of speared dolphins while watching the village men continue their traditional hunt in the waters off New Ireland’s reef. Marine life has long been an essential source of nourishment here and hunts like this are rooted in ancient tradition.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Sergey Puchineot, an indigenous hunter of the Chukot region in Russia’s Far East, opens fire on a gray whale with a Russian Army-issue semiautomatic weapon. The indigenous peoples of Chukot and Washington State are allowed to take Eastern North Pacific gray whales under the IWC’s aboriginal subsistence catch limits—a total of 620 animals between 2008 and 2012.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Whale blood runs back into the Southern Ocean from the decks of a Japanese whaling vessel.

Dolphins Whales hunted Despite Protection, Craziest Photo Collection

Heaps of beluga whale bones on a Svalbard beach bear witness to a whaling heyday long past. The small, social white whales commonly swim in Arctic and subarctic waters where they are still targeted by indigenous people and some larger fishing operations—but in Svalbard they are protected.

 
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Posted by on November 25, 2012 in Educational, Nature

 

10 Healthy and Medicinal Drinks in Winter

As the winter is here and during this cold winter we will advice you to adopt healthy drinks, that will help you to fight the cold as these are the golden recipes which once used by our grandparents during winter. Hope you will try one of these Healthy and medicinal drinks during this Winter.

Hot Tea with Honey and Lemon
Light black or green tea with 1 Tablespoon honey (honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and contains a lot of minerals, trace elements and vitamins) and lemon juice. Lemon is important not to add the boiling water, and is already a little iced tea to keep vitamin C.
Tea with fruits of raspberry and lime flowers
Raspberry and lime color distinguished by their pronounced diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Also gives the tea a delicious raspberry flavor and unique taste. The most useful to add dried fruit raspberry tea, but you can use jam and raspberry leaves.
Rose hips
Rosehips – the perfect source of vitamin C. It also has diuretic and choleretic action. Infusion: chop (you can tolkushkoy) 3 tbsp dried fruit, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave overnight in a thermos. In the morning strain and drink 1/2 cup 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals. In the infusion can add honey or Cahors. Cooking broth: dried fruits (2 tablespoons), pour 2 cups boiling water and let stand over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool, strain.
Cranberry
Cranberries and lingonberries are essential for the treatment of colds. It’s just a unique means for its antibacterial properties. They also have a diuretic and anti-inflammatory.Preparation Morse Grind cranberries or cranberry with sugar (3:1). 2 tbsp Pour mixture of 0.5 liters of warm water. Healthy beverage is ready!
Hot milk with mineral water
This tool is especially useful for coughs, as it promotes expectoration of sputum. Mineral water must use alkaline
Milk with garlic
Garlic has a strong bactericidal effect. In the warm milk to add 10 drops of garlic juice, and drink better at night.
Stewed fruit
Decoction of dried fruit has a tonic and soothing effect with a cold.100 g of dried fruit to sort, cut large fruits. All dried thoroughly with warm water. First, cook the apples and pears until tender for 30 minutes, adding sugar (3 tablespoons to 1 liter of water and then dried apricots and prunes, and at the end of five minutes before the end of cooking, add the raisins and apricots. Compote In ready, you can add lemon juice or orange, honey. 
 Ginger tea with lemon
Warm and cold save this drink: 1 cup of hot water mixed with 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp minced ginger root and a pinch of cinnamon. You can add a little bit of dry tea crushed mint leaves.
Mulled wine
Excellent remedy for colds and simply delicious, wholesome, warming drink!1.5 bottles of dry red wine, orange, clove buds 5, 0.25 tsp nutmeg, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger powder, 2-3 tbsp sugar.Mix the spices, add 100 ml of water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, infuse 10 minutes. Drain. Cut orange slices. Stir in wine, broth, sugar, and orange segments. All bring to a boil, but do not boil! In mulled wine, you can add as honey, apples and raisins. Serve hot. Drink better at night once to bed, and put your feet warm grelochku.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile – a soft anti-inflammatory. In combination with lime and honey is a good cough remedy. Tea: Take 1 tsp chamomile and linden flower, boil 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes, drain. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day before meals. You can add honey.

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Posted by on November 15, 2012 in Educational

 

Full names of 16 famous companies

DHL
Dalsey Hillblom Lynn
DHL provides international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. The company’s name DHL is derived from the last names of the then three budding entrepreneurs, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn who founded the company.

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IBM
International Business Machines
IBM’s full company name is International Business Machines Corporation. It is a multinational technology and consulting corporation. The company was founded in 1911 and headquartered in the United States.

TLC
The Learning Channel
The specialty cable channel TLC is the initials for The Learning Channel. The company also operates the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Science Channel, as well as other learning-themed networks.

FIAT
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino
The full company name of FIAT is Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino meaning Italian Automobile Factory of Turin. This company is an Italian automobile manufacturer which was founded in 1899.

HMV
His Master’s Voice
The British global entertainment retail chain, HMV’s full company name is His Master’s Voice. The company operates in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as listed on the London Stock Exchange.

TCS
Tata Consultancy Services
TCS stands for Tata Consultancy Services Limited. It is considered to be one of India’s valuable company and a multinational information technology, services, business solutions and outsourcing services company.

AMUL
Anand Milk Union Limited
The company is based out of a small town in Gujarat called Anand. It is a daily cooperative which is now and again referred to as Anand Milk Union Limited. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation is India’s largest exporter of dairy products and also the largest food product marketing organization with an annual turnover of $2.5 billion for 2011-2012.

HTC
High Tech Computer  
The Taiwanese manufacturer of of smartphones and tablets now known as HTC was founded with the name High Tech Computer Corporation. Initially a manufacturer of notebook computers, HTC began designing some of the world’s first touch and wireless hand-held devices in 1998.

AT&T
American Telephone and Telegraph

An American multinational telecommunications corporation and the largest provider of both mobile telephony and of fixed telephony in the United States, American Telephone and Telegraph Company is often referred to as AT&T. The company also provides broadband subscription television services.

ING
International Netherlands Group

ING Group is a financial institution which offers banking, asset management, and insurance services. ING is an abbreviation for International Netherlands Group.

BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke 
BMW is an abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke. It is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1917 which produces automobiles and motorcycles across all its brands. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

KFC
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken is one of the world’s largest chain of fried chicken fast food restaurant. It is popularly known by its abbreviation KFC, across the globe. It has over 17,000 outlets in 105 countries.

BPL
British Physical Laboratories
The company commonly referred to as BPL stands for British Physical Laboratories. This Indian electronics company deals with consumer appliances, home entertainment products and health care devices. It was established in 1963, by MT P G Nambiar.

ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network

Sports related global television network, ESPN’s name is derived from Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. Some of its programs include live and recorded event telecasts, sports talk shows and other original programs.

HCL
Hindustan Computer Limited

Headquartered in India, HCL is a global technology and IT Enterprise that operates in over 30 countries of the world. The company mainly focuses on the IT hardware market. HCL is the abbreviation for Hindustan Computer Limited.

MRF
Madras Rubber Factory
India’s major tyre manufacturing company, Madras Rubber Factory is popularly known as MRF. It is considered to be the largest tyre manufacturer in India which makes all types of tyres, from auto to sedan, bias to radial including tubes and conveyor belts.

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15 Riches Muslim Countries

 
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Posted by on November 6, 2012 in Educational

 

15 richest Muslim countries

1. Qatar
Qatar
GDP (PPP) per capita: $ 88,919 (2011)

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02. Kuwait
Kuwait
GDP (PPP) per capita: $54,654 (2011)

03. Brunei
Brunei
GDP (PPP) per capita: $50,506 (2010)
04. United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
GDP (PPP) per capita: $48,222 (2011)
05. Oman
Oman
GDP (PPP) per capita: $28,880 (2011)
06. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
GDP (PPP) per capita: $24,434 (2011)
07. Bahrain
Bahrain
GDP (PPP) per capita: $23, 690 (2011)
08. Turkey
Turkey
GDP (PPP) per capita: $16,885 (2011)

  09. Libya

Libya
GDP (PPP) per capita: $16,855 (2009)
10. Malaysia
Malaysia
GDP (PPP) per capita: $15,589 (2011)
11. Lebanon
Lebanon
GDP (PPP) per capita:$14,709 (2011)
12. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
GDP (PPP) per capita:$13,189 (2011)
13. Iran
Iran
GDP (PPP) per capita: $11,479 (2009)
14. Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
GDP (PPP) per capita: $10,136 (2011)
15. Tunisia
Tunisia
GDP (PPP) per capita: $9,415 (2011)

Note : The list is based on gross domestic product at purchasing power parity per capita, the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given year divided by the average (or mid-year) population for the same year. Data refer mostly to the year 2011. World Development Indicators database, World Bank. [Link]

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Posted by on November 6, 2012 in Educational