[www.keralites.net] 2016 Nikon Macro Photo Contest Winners!

 

2016 Nikon Macro Photo Contest Winners!   Nikon has just announced the winners of its annual Small World Photomicrography competition, and as you can see from these stunning photographs, bigger isn't always better. The competition is in its 42nd year and this year over 2000 people from 70 countries entered. For those that don't know, photomicrography is the practise of taking a photograph through a microscope or similar magnifying device in order to capture the intricate details of things invisible to the human eye. From the proboscis of a butterfly and the foot of a beetle to espresso coffee crystals, the pictures below give us a whole new way of looking at world. Fourth Place. Butterfly Proboscis Fifth Place. Front Foot (Tarsus) Of A Male Diving Beetle Eyes Of A Jumping Spider Nineteenth Place. Human Neural Rosette Primordial Brain Cells Eleventh Place. Scales Of A Butterfly Wing Underside Thirteenth Place. Poison Fangs Of A Centipede Sixth Place. Air Bubbles Formed From Melted Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Crystals Eighth Place. Wildflower Stamens Retinal Ganglion Cells In The Whole-Mounted Mouse Retina Ninth Place. Espresso Coffee Crystals First Place. Four-Day-Old Zebrafish Embryo Caudal Gill Of A Dragonfly Larva Goatsbeard Flower Second Place. Polished Slab Of Teepee Canyon Agate Seventh Place. Leaves Of Selaginella

 

 

 

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[www.keralites.net] Some One Liners to make you Smile...! Brilliant!

 

Some One Liners to make you Smile...! Brilliant! Enjoy the fun pun. Q: Can February March? A: No. But April May! Q: Did you hear about the painter who was hospitalized? A: Reports say it was due to too many strokes! Q: Have you heard the joke about the butter? A: I better not tell you, it might spread! Q: How do you know that carrots are good for your eyesight? A: Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses? Q: Music Teacher: What's your favourite musical instrument? A: Kid: The lunch bell! Q: What did the triangle say to the circle? A: You're pointless! Q: What do you call a ghosts mom and dad? A: Transparents! Q: What do you call a group of men waiting for a haircut? A: A Barbercue! Q: What do you call a person that chops up cereal. A: A cereal killer! Q: What do you call a South American girl who is always in a hurry? A: Urgent Tina! Q: What do you call two fat people having a chat? A: A heavy discussion! Q: What kind of emotions do noses feel? A: Nostalgia! Q: What kind of shorts do clouds wear? A: Thunderwear! Q: What's easy to get into but hard to get out of? A: Trouble! Q: Where do boats go when they get sick? A: The dock! Q: Who cleans the bottom of the ocean? A: A Mer-Maid! Q: Why can't a leopard hide? A: Because he's always spotted! Q: Why can't your nose be 12 inches long? A: Because then it would be a foot! Q: Why did the barber win the race? A: Because he took a short cut! Q: Why did the boy tiptoe past the medicine cabinet? A: He didn't want to wake the sleeping pills! Q: Why did the tomato turn red? A: It saw the salad dressing! Q: Why did the tree go to the dentist? A: To get a root canal! Q: Why don't you see giraffes in elementary school? A: Because they're all in High School! Q: Why was the math book sad? A: Because it had too many problems!

 

 

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[www.keralites.net] These Amazing Billboards Will Sure Get Your Attention

 

17 Fantastic Attention-Grabbing Billboards! Most of the time, when we're driving down the road, we see billboards but hardly pay any attention to them at all. And it seems that advertisers have started to realize this (or some of them anyway), as the following photos show. Here are 17 utterly genius, eye catching billboards that will really grab your attention.     One hour she's a blonde...     The next she's a brunette.     Not many billboards create queues!     Someone didn't draw the short straw.     That's team spirit.     This's how to make your point!     My husband needs to see this.     If you were wondering where orange juice comes from...     We better take down the name of the product before he finishes!     One of the more tragic sights.     This is how kids see the world, and it's great!     I wouldn't walk directly below it either.     A real life bodybuilding demonstration.     After Duplo and Lego, he had one thing in mind...     Good. But why a pig?     No doubt, some youngsters see the world this already.     It's a good slogan too.     Don't try this at home!

 

 

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[www.keralites.net] 7 Luxuriously Cream Pastas Made WITHOUT Cream or Cheese

 

7 Ingenious Ways to Make Creamy Pasta! While I will never turn down a plate of mac and cheese or a gooey portion of lasagna, I prefer not to eat food filled with cream and cheese very often. Nevertheless, I often crave a rich, creamy texture, especially with my pasta. So, in an effort to reduce my dairy and fat intake, I've tried my hand at several alternative creamy pasta sauces without the cheese, cream and calories. Here are seven of my favorite ways to whip up a cream-free sauce:   1. Blend up some white beans   Cannellini or great northern beans are soft, making them ideal for pureeing into a creamy, pasta sauce, packed with protein. The texture is pretty thick. So, thin it with a little milk. To punch up the flavor, add some nutritional yeast, garlic powder, olive oil, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. 2. Puree avocado   Avocados' health benefits should be a good enough reason to add them to our diet. And while they can be enjoyed and used in a variety of recipes, one of my favorite ways to use an avocado is to puree it with garlic, olive oil, and basil, making a pesto-like sauce. For added flavor, toss the avocado sauce with toasted pine nuts and cherry tomatoes. The recipe is far from time-consuming (the creamy sauce will take you about 20 minutes to prepare) but as avocados do brown quickly, this sauce is best served immediately. 3. Use a sesame seed paste   Sesame seed paste, or tahini (as it's more commonly known) is not only used to make hummus. The rich and velvety paste can also be used to prepare a creamy pasta sauce. Blend in some tahini with almond milk, paprika, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup. Drizzle the sauce over spaghetti and add some paprika-flavored roasted red pepper strips to the mix. 4. Creamy cauliflower   This cruciferous vegetable is a great way to satisfy your rich pasta sauce cravings. Simply simmer cauliflower florets with cashews, some nutritional yeast and vegetable stock until it turns soft. Then puree the mixture with roasted garlic cloves until you get a smooth creamy texture. 5. Whip up some tofu   While it may not sound so appetizing, pureed tofu has a creamy, slightly grainy texture, that almost resembles ricotta cheese. For more creaminess, add white beans, some garlic and lemon zest. Try stuffing this mix in cannelloni. 6. Go for nuts   When pureed, raw cashews make for a perfect cream-like sauce - soak them overnight (for a smoother texture). Add some roasted garlic, warm vegetable broth and a little bit of apple cider vinegar to the mix. Toss with roasted broccoli and leeks and combine with whole wheat pasta. 7. Cook your pasta, as you would risotto   Risotto's creamy texture comes from adding warm water or stock bit by bit. This process helps release more of the starch in rice greens. It also works well with pasta. For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk and Parmesan cheese, if you fancy. But if you are keen on creating a dairy-free sauce, swap the milk for unsweetened almond milk and replace the cheese with a salty garnish like nutritional yeast or chopped olives.

 

 

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[www.keralites.net] 8 Reasons You Shouldn't Worry If You're Going Bald

 

Bald Men Have These 8 Great Advantages! Hair loss and going bald is one of the scariest worries men have. The strands of hair found on the pillow and the small patches of hair that continue to fall out can be a source of anxiety for many men. But the loss of hair and going bald doesn't need to be that bad. It turns out that baldness has its own advantages. So instead of focusing on the negatives, educate yourselves about the pros of going bald.     1. You have a lower risk of cancer A study researching prostate cancer found that men who started to lose their hair at a young age had 45% less chance of getting prostate cancer than men with a full head of hair. The study found that long-term exposure to large quantities of testosterone, which is one of the causes for male baldness, can slow down the development of tumors in the body, in direct contrast to the previous belief that testosterone actually encourages the development of cancerous growths. 2. You have a more efficient metabolism Despite the negative effect on the scalp, high levels of testosterone in the male body have a positive influence - they boost the metabolism process and help the body get in shape, maintain a healthy weight and develop bodily muscles. Studies have also shown that men with a high level of testosterone have a lower concentration of fat in the face, which may contribute to a stronger, more sculpted face.   3. You're seen as more masculine Another study researching the effects of male baldness asked hundreds of young men and women to voice an opinion on photos of men with full hair and then give their opinion of the same men whose hair was digitally removed from the photos. The men presented were seen as stronger, more assertive and even taller in the photos where they were shown as bald. The study even suggested an explanation of the phenomenon - a bald scalp is seen by many as associated with more "manly" professions, such as soldiers, cops and fire fighters. 4. You save time and money Shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, creams and the hair dresser - we may not notice, but these expenses add up. Men who are bald aren't required to spend money on grooming their hair. Another great advantage is saving TIME - you won't need to style your hair.    5. You look great in any hat That's right, no hat hair for you. Bald men can make any hat look good. Add a pair of neat looking sunglasses and you look like a million bucks every time you leave the house. Try any hat you want, a baseball cap, a fedora - you can even bring top hats back in style! They all look great on you. 6. You have an advantage in business dealings Bald men are seen by many as having better leadership potential, as more assertive and more powerful. These impressions give them an edge in the business world. That said, studies show that men whose hair is falling out and do not shave their heads are actually seen as weak and insecure. That is why experts recommend that men who are losing their hair bite the bullet and completely shave their head. Some experts also mention that some of the strongest and most influential leaders of all time lost their hair, including Winston Churchill, Vladimir Lenin, Mahatma Gandhi and Vladimir Putin.   7. You don't have to face the worst male worry According to leading psychologists, the fear of going bald is one of the worst fears men have. Thinking about it all the time can be very exhausting and debilitating. Many men consult with skin specialists, pay fortunes every month for all sorts of medicine and even count the number of hairs falling out daily. If you've already said goodbye to your hair, you've probably already realized it's not that bad, and you are no longer accompanied by this daily fear.  8. You don't age Men who are bald may look older - at first. But as time goes by, they have no hair to turn grey or hair to lose, so other than a few wrinkles, they keep looking the same age as they always have. Take Patrick Stewart or Bruce Willis, for example, both bald men who have looked the same age for decades! However, If you're not quite ready to give up your head of hair.

 

 

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