Wednesday 20 March 2013

[www.keralites.net] Khatte-mitten khabhrain from around the world for 21/3/13

 

 
 
Desire is never extinguished by the enjoyment of desired objects; it only grows stronger like a fire (fed) with clarified butter." - Manu DHARAMA SHASTRA
 
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Health news…
 
Pillow talk!
 
What's the best kind of pillow to sleep on?
 
Fluffy pillows angle the head forward and can put a kink in the neck.  For this reason, thinner pillows tend to work better than fluffy.
 
(Me: Means, polyurethane foam pillows seem to be the ideal, as they are neither too soft as ordinary foam ones nor too hard as the cotton pillows)
 
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Sugary drinks kills 180,000 per year.
 
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is tied to 180,000 deaths in the world each year, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's meeting at New Orleans. 
 
Husband to wife: "The appointment went well.  My podiatrist says I have a low carbon footprint."
 
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The mother of a problem child was advised by a psychiatrist, "You are far too upset and worried about your son.  I suggest you take tranquilizers regularly."
 
On her next visit the psychiatrist asked, "Have the tranquilizers calmed you down?"
 
"Yes" the mother answered.
 
"And how is your son?" he asked.
 
"Who cares?" she replied.
 
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Think it over...
 
"No emancipation without that of society" – Theodor Adorno
 
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Weird world…
 
Bowl of $3 goes for @2.2 million at auction of Chinese relics.
 
New York: A rare Chinese bowl bought for a mere $3 at a garage sale in 2008 in New York was sold for a whopping $2.2 million at an auction here.  The 1,000-year-old "ding" bowl from an era when the "Song Dynasty" ruled China was bought for $3 and displayed it on a mantelpiece with no idea as to its real worth.  The auctioneers, Sotheby's sold it to a London dealer, Giuseppe Eskenazi.  The bowl is 12.5 centimetres, white in colour and is from the Northern Song Dynasty.  Eskenazi, recognized as one of the most important dealers in Oriental art in the world, entered into a "prolonged" fight with three other collectors.  Sotheby's said Song ceramics are increasingly being sought after by Chinese art collectors.
 
 
(Me: Many of these antique art collectors are filthy rich weirdos and relish sinking fortunes to possess and show off such not-so rare or not-so eye-catching pieces to fellow-nuts)
 
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Woman drinks bottle of tadpoles to get them past customs…
 
A South Korean woman was stopped at Guangzhou Airport, china, after she tried to smuggle dozens of tadpoles past customs officials by hiding them in her mouth…
 
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Edible hotel made of cake opens for 1 night in London…
 
The world's first largest hotel made entirely of cake has opened its gates to guests for one night.  The edible hotel within a hotel in Soho in Central London used 600 kgs of sugar to building and was created by more than 14 artists who spent 2,000 hours baking and 900 hours in decorating.  The hotel has vanilla sponge cushions, windows and walls clad with 2,000 macaroons, a hand-stitched rug made from 1,082 meringues, 20 kgs. of marshmallow garlands, windowsills built from fudge and a bath filled with caramel-coated popcorn.
 
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Tongue very much in cheek…
 
I took an IQ test and the results were negative…
 
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Line Maro
 
If beauty were time, you'd eternity.
 
(Me: n u could wait for her an eternity, too…)
 
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Health tips…
 
Reduce your blood sugar and cholesterol levels by adding garlic to your meals.
 
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A woman went to the police station with her next-door neighbor to report that her husband was missing.  The policeman asked for a description.  She said, "He's 35 years old, 6'4", has dark eyes, wavy hair, an athletic build, weights 75 kgs, is soft-spoken, and is good to the children."
 
The next-door neighbor protested, "Your husband is 5'4", chubby, bald, has a big mouth, and bad temper."
 
The wife replied, "Yes, but who wants HIM back?"
 
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[www.keralites.net] Love is Actually.......

 


When a little girl or boy puts her energy to give her dad a kiss... That's Love♥


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When a wife makes tea for her
husband & take a sip before him... That's Love♥

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When a mother gives her son the best piece of cake... That's Love♥

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When your Friend holds your hand tightly on a slippery road... That's Love♥
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When your brother/sister messages you & ask if you reached home on time... That's Love♥
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Love isn't just a guy holding a girl & going around the
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Love is actually another name of " Care " ♥ :)

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[www.keralites.net] Very very Rare pictures of The BEAST

 

 

Obama's limo BREAKS DOWN in Israel: President's $1.5m 'Beast' is towed away as he arrives for historic first visit - after his driver puts GAS in the engine instead of diesel

  • US President Barack Obama makes his first trip to Israel of his presidency
  • Obama's limo- dubbed The Beast- broke after the driver put gas in the engine instead of diesel
  • All eyes on Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the two leaders are known to have a rocky relationship
  • Israelis are already infuriated by the trip as it comes just days before Passover and Obama's security protocols shut down much of Jerusalem
President Barack Obama's historic visit to Israel this morning had an embarrassing setback when his armored limo broke down on the way to the airport.
The custom General Motors Cadillac limo was relegated to a pick up truck after the driver accidentally put gas in the engine instead of diesel.
Mr Obama arrived in Tel Aviv Wednesday afternoon local time, and earlier that morning, the limo that was designated to his hotel was unable to move after the driver made the silly mistake.
Local news reports allege that it was the President's limo that was shipped over specially from Washington that broke down so he was forced to use the second vehicle that they brought over from the U.S.
 
 
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The downed 'Beast': President Obama's armored limo broke down in Tel Aviv this morning as it was headed to the airport after the driver mistakenly put gas in the engine instead of diesel

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Touchdown: President Obama arrived in Israel on Wednesday morning for his first official trip to the region as President

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Big mistake: The 18-foot car has an engine that holds 6.5 liters of diesel, and does not work when given gas

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Can't take it: The car had to be picked up on a tow truck and it is unclear whether the problem was quickly fixed

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Careful crop: From this angle, the downed Cadillac could have been a small four door, but that clearly isn't the case

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Quick: Just a few hours later, President Obama got into the back up vehicle that they brought from D.C.

The car was pictured by local station 24 Hour News when it was on the back of a flatbed truck.
Since the car was not able to take him from the airport, thankfully Obama was always scheduled to leave the airport via helicopter in order to avoid passing through the Palestinian checkpoints that interrupt the route from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem.
The United States Secret Service put out a statement about the incident, saying that it was a situation where it pays for them to be prepared.
'One of our protective vehicles experienced mechanical problems in Israel earlier today. This is why we bring multiple vehicles and a mechanic on all trips,' said Edwin Donovan, a spokesman for the Secret Service.
'Situations like this are planned for extensively by our advance teams so that the President's itinerary is unaffected by these types of issues.'
They did not confirm that whether or not the driver used gas or diesel, and if that was the cause of the malfunction.
 
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All of the specs: Leading up to his visit to the UK in 2011, the Daily Mail broke down the details of The Beast

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American made: The car that President Obama drove off in after speaking at President Peres' house was definitely an incarnation of 'The Beast' given it's Washington DC license plates and 5-inch-thick doors

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Happy traveler: Mr Obama smiled as he rode off in the second car that they had brought for his trip

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Making his way: The schedule is filled with various meetings throughout the day

President Obama's first stop was to Israeli President Shimon Peres' house, and after planting a ceremonial tree and giving brief scripted remarks, he drove off in an armored limo.
Given the Secret Service statement, it appears that the President drove off in the second limo while the American technician worked on the first.
The President started off the trip by apologizing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he was overheard saying: 'it's embarrassing, our entourage. My wife, Michelle, teases me mercilessly'.
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Problem: The important trip to Israel had its first hiccup before the President even arrived as his limo- dubbed 'The Beast'- broke down after the driver put gas in the tank instead of diesel

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Make way: Obama has also come under fire for requiring so many of the streets of Jerusalem to be closed for security even though it is the lead up to the very busy holiday weekend of Passover

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Before it broke: The presidential limo was on the way to the airport when it stalled out because of the wrong fuel

DEFEATING 'THE BEAST': HOW THE DRIVER BROKE OBAMA'S LIMO

The President's comfortable travel is not limited to the air, as he always has his custom limo shipped overseas when he goes abroad.
The 18-foot Cadillac limo is made with military-grade armor that is at least five-inches thick and developed out of a combination of steel, aluminum, titanium and ceramic.
It comes equipped to take on almost anything, as it is armed with its own tear gas cannons, pump-action shotguns.
The most unusual accessory in this seven-person vehicle is the on board bottles of the President's blood in case he needs a transfusion on the road.
Ignoring all of the bells and whistles, the one truly important fact that was overlooked by the driver this morning is that the engine runs on diesel and holds 6.5 liters.
All told, the car is said to cost more than $1.5million.
He isn't kidding about the fact that he travels with a crew: the Israeli government issued a press kit that reports the President has a 600-person entourage, and they will occupy all 233 rooms in the King David Hotel during their stay.
By comparison, Madonna has a 200-person entourage when she tours, meaning that the President has a crew three-times the size of the best-known Material Girl.
Mr Obama must enjoy hanging out with a familiar group, as he reportedly agreed to do a cameo in the upcoming movie version of the show 'Entourage'.
Upon touchdown he called the U.S. Israel's 'strongest ally and your greatest friend.'
The kind words were traded on both sides, as Israeli President Shimon Peres welcomed Obama, declaring that 'A world without America's leadership, without her moral voice, would be a darker world.
'A world without your friendship, would invite aggression against Israel.'
In a veiled reference to tensions and regime changes in the region, President Obama added: 'The winds of change bring both promise and peril.'
 
Mohan K. Ponnath
 

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