Burj Al Arab

Dubai - A desert Paradise in the Arabian Gulf

Dubai is incomparable. Blessed with sunshine 350 days a year, the town is situated right off the beautiful coast of the warm Arabian Gulf. Tourists from all over the world relax along the natural, golden beaches. They indulge in exquisite restaurants and chic bars, play tennis and golf or test their equestrian skills.

The world’s top athletes compete in Dubai for the highest prize money in their disciplines. And all well-known, international companies reside in one of the architecturally unique and exciting skyscrapers in the heart of the pulsating metropolis. People with different cultures and religions living together in harmony, a cosmopolitan culture, dynamic economy, the highest infrastructural standards as well as a fantastic quality of life and literally no crime whatsoever - that's Dubai.
Dubai is simply unique!

In preparation for the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, tennis legend, Andre Agassi and the world No. 1, Roger Federer, couldn’t resist the temptation to have a friendly knock about on the world’s highest tennis court, the helipad of Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel. Both players are in Dubai to compete in the US$1 million Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, which is the first round of the two-week Dubai Tennis Championships.

No Fear

As a baby

Fear was none... ... maybe crying when I'm hungry or wet or not cuddled or not sensing the familiar scent of my mom's bosom...

As a Child

Fear was the darkness that is the friend of monsters
Fear was the neighbor's dog that could bite me when I pass by to go to school
Fear was the time when I got home and nobody's there
Fear was losing my cat
Fear was the thought that I won't be in the honor rolls comes closing day.

As a Young
Girl Fear was having breakouts in my skin
Fear was being sick
Fear was the night when I hear my baby sister's occassional gasps as she struggles to breath with her asthmatic lungs Fear was being caught looking at my seatmate's answers
Fear was having my best friend tell on me
Fear was my crush knowing I like him
Fear was the uncertainty of the future.

As a Grown Up
Fear are the what ifs that keeps plaguing my mind
Fear are the pressing responsibilities that seem impossible to carry
Fear is tiredness of spirit when I seem to have nothing more to give
Fear is being weighed and found out that I am lacking Fear is Fear itself.
As WHOEVER...FEAR IS LOSING YOU!

Hill of Crosses

The Hill of Crosses is a site of pilgrimage in northern Lithuania. The first crosses were placed on the former hill fort in the 14th century. Over the centuries, not only crosses, but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims.

The real reason for the Hill's existence lies buried in Lithuania's history. Over the centuries, the place has come to signify the peaceful endurance of Lithuanian Catholicism despite the threats it has faced throughout history. Invaded by Russia during the 1795 partition of the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth Lithuania disappeared altogether from the map of Europe. When the old political structure of Eastern Europe fell apart in 1918, Lithuania once again declared its independence. Throughout this time, the Hill of Crosses was used as a place for Lithuanians to pray for peace, for their country, and for the loved ones they had lost.

Most recently, the site took on a special significance during the years 1944-1990, when Lithuania was occupied by the USSR. Continuing to travel to the Hill and leave their tributes, Lithuanians used it to demonstrate their allegiance to their original identity, religion and heritage. Although the Soviets worked hard to remove new crosses, and bulldozed the site at least three times, the new crossess continued to appear and by 1985 the authorities had given up.

On September 7, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice.

General Motors : Hummer

General Motors is introducing the new Hummer H3. It looks very much like the big, beefy, hypermacho Hummer H2 which looks a lot like the really big, really beefy, Hummer H1.But the Hummer H3 is smaller. About the same size as a small family sedan, it's almost 17 inches shorter than the H2 and 6.5 inches narrower. It is similar in size to the Jeep Liberty.

Extremely poor gas mileage has been a major complaint among owners of the larger Hummer H2. (Because it is not considered, technically, a passenger vehicle, the H2 has not been rated for fuel efficiency by the Environmental Protection Agency.)The H3 provides an opportunity for the less affluent to afford something that still looks and feels like the big Hummers. It will be much cheaper, and it won't go through tanks of gasoline like kegs of beer at a fraternity party.

The new, smaller Hummer will be powered by a 220 horsepower 5-cylinder engine. It's no Prius, but GM does expect it to get up to 20 miles a gallon.

Sales of the larger H2, which is priced at about $50,000, have been dropping recently. Analysts have blamed high fuel prices and simple market saturation. There are only so many people who want something as extremely brawny as the Hummer H2.

GM still makes much of the new midsize Hummer's off-road capabilities. Optional versions will have extremely low-speed gear ranges available for "ultimate obstacle-climbing control." The H3 also has 33-inch tires and a 9.1-inch ground clearance.

In addition to its small size, the H3 will also be the first Hummer available with a manual transmission. The H2 and H1 are available only with automatics.

Two Headed Turtle

A very cute looking two headed Turtle...More images after the break...

Mandira Bedi

Biography

Mandira Bedi has stared her career from a TV soap called "Shanti". She was doing the lead role in it. She has debut in film industry as a supporting Actress from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Then again she done a TV Soap in which she had done a negative role "Kyo Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi".
Mandira Bedi's Glamour's image was noticed when joined the 'Extraa Innings'. Mandira Bedi the ‘noodle strap’ fame of Extraa Innings on Sony Max. The Cricket World Cup 2003 was a mixed bag for Mandira. On the one side, being catapulted into the limelight for that extraa element she bought to the game and being on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from the cricket crazy public, on the other.
Mandira Bedi married to director Raj Kaushal, they are essentially two different people. Yet, they have formed a bond so strong that has stood its ground even in the most testing times. Married on Valentine's Day four years ago, they are truly an extraa ordinary match. Mandira knows exactly what attracted her to the man of her dreams.
Mandira Bedi last release was Shaadi Ka Ladoo Raj Kaushal's project with Sanjay Suri, Ashish Chowdhary and Samita Bangargi. Shaadi ke Ladoo looks at the lighter side of marriage and is pretty much inspired from mandira and Raj's life. The world has got two types of men-married and unmarried, who are forever in a dilemma.
Mandira Bedi's latest we hear is that the ‘little superstar' Silambarasan has done some steamy scenes with Mandira in his latest Manmadhan produced by Indian Theatre Productions. Initially Mandira was reluctant to do the film but after she heard the story, she readily agreed. She is playing a psychiatrist and has a few scenes in the film. Simbu and director A.J.Murugan feel that she is apt for the role.

Beyonce' Knowles

"Beyonce' Knowles"

from Sport Iilustrared Magazine

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Natalie Glebova

Natalie Glebova

She is MissUniverse 2005.

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