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[www.keralites.net] Miracle escape for 108 passengers as plane crashes into sea as it attempts to land in Bali

Miracle escape for 108 passengers as plane crashes into sea as it attempts to land in Bali

More than 100 passengers had a miracle escape today after a plane crashed into the sea as it attempted to land off the coast of Bali.

Eyewitnesses said passengers fearing for their lives screamed in panic as the Lion Air jet fell short of the runway at Ngurah Rai Airport, near Denparsar.

The aircraft, carrying 101 passengers and seven crew members, smashed into the sea prompting a huge rescue effort.

Dramatic: Rescue workers used dinghies and ropes to help the passengers onboard the plane

Close call: These passengers balanced precariously on the aircraft's wing as it began to sink under the water

Fortunate: Luckily for those onboard the aircraft the plane landed in shallow water

Injured: Lion Airways Pilot M.Ghazali is pictured being helped ashore following the crash

Terrified passengers were pictured fleeing from the stricken plane, with many waiting on its wings as rescuers launched a dramatic rescue effort.

Dewi, a passenger who sustained head wounds in the crash, relived the horrific moment the plane crashed into the water: 'The aircraft was in landing position when suddenly I saw it getting closer to the sea, and finally it hit the water.

'All of the passengers were screaming in panic in fear they would drown. I left behind my belongings and went to an emergency door. I got out of the plane and swam before rescuers jumped in to help me.'

The airport is known for its runway which extends out into the ocean.

Scary: The plane skidded off the runway and landed in shallow water. Passengers made their way back to shore in yellow dinghies

Under water: The body of the plane lies submerged in water with other aircraft seen at the airport in the rear

Brave: A rescue worker looks out from the cockpit during a search for passengers

Crash: This map shows the location of the airport

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[www.keralites.net] Life's ECHO

Life's ECHO

A son and his father were walking on the mountains.Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain:"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"He receives the answer: "Who are you?"Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!

"He receives the answer: "Coward!" He looks to his father and asks:

"What's going on?" The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"The voice answers: "I admire you!"Again the man screams:

"You are a champion!"The voice answers: "You are a champion!"The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains:

"People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.It gives you back everything you say or do.

Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.

If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.

This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;

Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE.

IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

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[www.keralites.net] Most Amazing Shopping Malls

Most Amazing Shopping Malls

1. Mall of America (Minnesota, USA)

This massive mall has a theme park and a wedding chapel, where more than 5,000

couples have been married since its opening. Mall of America opened in 1992 and

is the third largest mall in North America.

The mall has a gross area of 4,200,000 sq ft available as retail space. That's enough

to fit seven Yankee stadiums inside of it! Mall of America is the most visited shopping

mall in the world with more than 40 million visitors annually (or roughly eight times

the population of the state of Minnesota). Spending 10 minutes in every store would

take a shopper more than 86 hours to complete their visit to Mall of America. The

mall includes a cinema, Nickelodeon Universe theme park, aquarium, adventure golf,

flight simulators, and a comedy house.

2. Mall of the Emirates (Dubai)

Mall of the Emirates is an entertainment and shopping resort. Strategically located

in Dubai, this 223,000 square meter centre offers a full range of shopping, leisure,

and entertainment.

This shopping center is home to over 450 retailers and also features a complete

range of entertainment options including Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski destination

in the Middle East, a two-level Magic Planet, the largest indoor family entertainment

centre in the country, a 14-screen Cinestar Cinemas and the Dubai Community Arts

and Theatre with a 500 seat-theatre and art gallery.

This mixed use development will incorporate two hotels, including a 5-star

Kempinski, which will offer over 900 rooms combined, a host of licensed

restaurants, tennis court, swimming pools and spas.

3. The Grand Canal Shoppes (Las Vegas, USA)

The Grand Canal Shoppes is an 500,000 sq ft (46,000 m2) upscale shopping mall

adjacent to The Venetian Hotel & Casino and The Palazzo in Las Vegas Strip in

Paradise, Nevada.

The mall was opened along with the Venetian Hotel in 1999. It has indoor canals,

where gondolas will take you around the mall. The mall is anchored by a flagship,

high-fashion Barneys New York store and contains many designer and upscale

boutiques. Live performances can be found throughout the mall.

As of 2008, the mall was seeing 20 million visitors a year, among the highest

in the country.

4. Tokyo Midtown Mall (Tokyo, Japan)

Tokyo Midtown opened its doors in 2007 and is a mixed-use development in

Roppongi. The main tower has important companies as its tenants, such as

Yahoo, Fuji Xerox, a clinic by John Hopkins Hospital and the Ritz Carlton

Hotel. The shopping and dining areas are home to numerous world-famous

brands and chefs. The complex is also home to Design Sight 21_21, which is

a design gallery and workshop conceived by fashion designer Issay Miyake

and world-famous architect Tadao Ando.

5. Wafi Mall (Dubai)

Wafi City Mall has over 350 stores offering the world's most original, valued and significant brands, many of which are limited to Wafi.

Whether it's art, fashion, food, entertainment or lifestyle, you'll find its most

sophisticated appearance at Wafi. In 2008, Wafi received awards for Best

Shopping Mall, Best Restaurant, Best New Hotel, Best Spa and Best Independent

Boutique. With a famous souk, world-class shopping and the finest dining in

Dubai, there's only one Wafi.

6. West Edmonton Mall (Alberta, Canada)

The 5th largest mall in the world and the largest in North America features the largest indoor water park, which has the biggest wave pool in the world.

Built in 1981, the mall has over 800 stores and services and parking for more than

20,000 vehicles. The mall also includes theme areas including: Bourbon Street (New Orleans-styled clubs and restaurants), Europa Boulevard, and Chinatown. The mall

has a theme park called Galaxyland whith a number of attractions including a roller

coaster. In addition, the mall has an indoor lake, which is home to four sea lions

and a replica of the Santa Maria. The mall also has a hotel, indoor shooting range,

petting zoo, dinner theater, cinemas, four radio stations and an inter-denominational chapel.

7. The Dubai Mall (Dubai)

The Dubai Mall is the world's largest mall in terms of total area (12.1 million sq ft).

The mall has 1,200 shops and houses and an aquarium, which earned the Guinness

World Record for the world's "Largest Acrylic Panel". The mall also is home to an

ice rink, 250-room luxury hotel, 22 cinema screens plus 120 restaurants and cafes.

It also features the unique "malls-within-a-mall" concept with themed shopping areas

like Gold Souk, Fashion Island, and The Grove, an indoor-outdoor streetscape with

a fully retractable roof.

8. Beijing Mall (Beijing, China)

Not only has this mall made it to the world's top 10 largest mall, but it also holds

a slot in the top 10 luxurious malls of Beijing with a gross leasable area of

3.4 million sq ft.

9. Istanbul Cevahir (Istanbul, Turkey)

It is reported that this mall is the largest shopping centre in Europe. Located in

Istanbul, Turkey, it brings 343 shops, about 50 restaurants, 12 cinemas, including

a private theatre, a bowling hall, a small roller coaster and a glass roof with the

second biggest clock in the world under its roof. It claims the 5th spot with 3.47

million sq ft of gross leasable area.

10. King of Prussia Mall (Pennsylvania, USA)

Boasting seven world class department stores and more than 400 stores, boutiques,

and restaurants, King of Prussia has more pure retail shopping space than any other attraction in America and it features stores that cannot be found elsewhere in the

region.

11. Zlote Tarasy Mall (Warsaw, Poland)