Saturday, December 31, 2011

Piracy off the Somali coast

Piracy off the Somali coast has been a threat to international shipping since the beginning of Somalia's civil war in the early 1990s. Since 2005, many international organizations, including the International Maritime Organization and the World Food Programme, have expressed concern over the rise in acts of piracy. Piracy has contributed to an increase in shipping costs and impeded the delivery of food aid shipments. Ninety percent of the World Food Programme's shipments arrive by sea, and ships have required a military escort. According to the Kenyan foreign minister, Somali pirates have received over US$150 million during the 12 months prior to November 2008.

Clashes have been reported between Somalia's Islamist fighters (who are opposed to the Transitional Federal Government) and the pirates. In August 2008, Combined Task Force 150, a multinational coalition task force, took on the role of fighting Somali piracy by establishing a Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA) within the Gulf of Aden. The increasing threat posed by piracy also caused significant concerns in India since most of its shipping trade routes pass through the Gulf of Aden. The Indian Navy responded to these concerns by deploying a warship in the region on October 23, 2008. In September 2008, Russ ia announced that it too will soon join international efforts to combat piracy.

On October 7, 2008, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 1838 calling on nations with vessels in the area to apply military force to repress the acts of piracy. At the 101st council of the International Maritime Organization, India called for a United Nations peacekeeping force under unified command to tackle piracy off Somalia. (There has been a general and complete arms embargo against Somalia since 1992.)

In November 2008, Somali pirates began hijacking ships well outside the Gulf of Aden, perhaps targeting ships headed for the port of Mombasa, Kenya.

There are discussions under way to begin an aggressive covert operation against the pirates. The CIA has been publicly warning of this potential threat for months. Per a recent article in the Harpers Magazine, a CIA official stated, "We need to deal with this problem from the beach side, in concert with the ocean side, but we don't have an embassy in Somalia and limited, ineffective intelligence operations. We need to work in Somalia and in Lebanon, where a lot of the ransom money has changed hands. But our operations in Lebanon are a joke, and we have no presence at all in Somalia."

How to Increase Your Energy Levels Naturally

How to Increase Your Energy Levels Naturally

Essential Water Keep your body hydrated throughout the day. The first sign of dehydration is fatigue. Your body can function at capacity without that good old H2O. A steady supply of water will naturally keep things flowingincluding your energy.

20 Great Ways to Find More Free Time

“The real problem of leisure time is how to keep others from using yours.” - Arthur Lacey
Are there a hundred different things you wish you could do with your life someday “” anything from exercising to meditation or yoga to writing that novel you always wished you could write to reading more to relaxing and watching the sunrise? But perhaps you never have the time, like most people.

The truth is, we all have the same amount of time, and it’s finite and in great demand. But some of us have made the time for doing the things we love doing, and others have allowed the constant demands and pressures and responsibilities of life to dictate their days.
It’s time to move from the second group back into the first. Reclaim your time. Create the life you want and make the most of the free time you lay claim to. It’s not hard, though it does take a little bit of effort and diligence.

Not all of these will be applicable to your life “” choose the ones you can apply and give them a try:**

Can You Walk Here ?

Are you sure this is the right way? Thrillseekers risk their lives a taking a walk along 'world's most-dangerous path'

By Daniel Miller

Last updated at 4:11 PM on 9th October 2011

Teetering along a crumbling walkway over 100 metres high, a group of intrepid climbers carefully inch their way across what has been dubbed the most dangerous path in the world.

And they're not alone. Adrenaline-junkies have been flocking to southern Spain to experience the 110-year-old El Caminito Del Rey before work begins to refurbish it next tear.

Companies have now begun offering unofficial tours after a video of a walker tackling the hair-raising trail went viral on YouTube.

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Don't look down! Climbers braving Spain's El Caminito Del Rey tackle a sheer a cliff face where the dilapidated walkway has completely fallen through

Pakistan Actress Veena Malik on cover page of FHM India Magazine

Pakistan Actress Veena Malik has appeared in the cover page of FHM India Magazine.
Why it has become so controversial
Photo of actress Veena Malik appearing in FHM Cover Page is mind blowing.

(Courtesy - Photo Credit to FHM ) Veena Malik FHM India Cover Page Poster

Other Pictures of Veena Malik.

Vidya Balan's "The Dirty Picture"

Vidya Balan's "The Dirty Picture" is a Hot Movie in Hindi that will be released by the end of 2011 on December 2.
Why it takes too long to release the movie , even after its production is completed.
The answer is that - This film is a tribute to Silk Smitha and will be released only on the birthdate of Silk Smitha which is on Deecember 2.
In the movie 'The Dirty Picture' the cast of the film are Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar, Emraan Hashmi.

राष्ट्रीय.....

राष्ट्रीय बहन -मायावती
राष्ट्रीय मां ...…राखी सावंत
राष्ट्रीय रोबोट …मनमोहन सिंह
राष्ट्रीय गेम चेंजर …राहुल गांधी
राष्ट्रीय समस्या …मनीष तिवारी
राष्ट्रीय चिंता …सलमान की शादी
राष्ट्रीय चांटा प्रदायकर्ता - हरविंदर सिंह

The ability to motivate employees is one of the greatest skills an entrepreneur can possess. Two years ago, I realized I didn’t have this skill. So I hired a CEO who did.

Josh had 12 years in the corporate world, which included running a major department at Comcast. I knew he was seasoned, but I was still skeptical at first. We were going through some tough growing pains, and I thought that a lack of cash would make it extremely difficult to improve the company morale.

I was wrong.

With his help and the help of the great team leaders he put in place, Josh not only rebuilt the culture, but also created a passionate, hard-working team that is as committed to growing and improving the company as I am.

Here are nine things I learned from him:

Be generous with praise. Everyone wants it and it’s one of the easiest things to give. Plus, praise from the CEO goes a lot farther than you might think. Praise every improvement that you see your team members make. Once you’re comfortable delivering praise one-on-one to an employee, try praising them in front of others.

7 Rules of Management

7 Rules of Management

1. Stay calm.Never react in anger or blow your stack. If you're so POd that you can't trust yourself to be calm, then go away and come back when you can. The workplace is no place for that kind of behavior, period.

Rastriy

Rastriy Majaak: SARKARI LOKPAL

Rastriy Puttar: RAHUL GANDHI
Rastriy Remot: MANMOHAN SINGH
Rastriy Bank: SWISS BANK
Rastriy Damad: kasab & Robert Vadhera
Rastriy Dalal: AMAR SINGH
Rastriy Bahu:sonia gandhi
Rastriy Chiriya Ghar: BIGG BOSS KA GHAR
Rastriy Chinta: SALAMAN KI SAADI
Rastriy Yatna: RA-ONE
Rastriy Sampati: SACHIN
Rastriy Sisu: PARTHIV PATEL
Rastriy Girl friend: DEEPIKA PADUKON
Rastriy Vakta: NAVJOT SINGH SIDHU
Rastriy Intzaar:SACHIN'S 100
Rastriy dahshat:RA-ONE KA SEQUAL
Rastriy Allrounder: AJIT AGARKAR
Rastriy Timepaas: MUNGFALI
Rastriy Dhawak: DK BOSE
Rastriy Driver: BAHADUR
Rastriy Chacha:RAMU KAKA
Rastriy Velli: PERTY ZINTA
Rastriy Judge: ARCHANA PURAN SINGH
Rastriy Expression : LOL
Rastriy besharm: DIG VIJAY SINGH

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Strange facts you didn't know

Strange facts you didn't know

People who ride on roller
coasters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain.

People with blue eyes see better in dark.

Money isn â€™ t made out of paper, it is made out of cotton.

A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it go mad instantly and sting itself to death.

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

A huge underground river runs underneath the Nile, with six times more water than the river above.

The USA uses 29% of the world's petrol and 33% of the world's electricity.

Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear By 700 times.

The animal responsible for the most human deaths world-wide is the mosquito.

Friendship Quates

Friendship Quates

World's first Gold Jewellery Car in Mumbai, India

And they call "INDIA" 3rd world country.?

World's first Gold Jewellery C ar in Mumbai, India

The World's first Gold jewellery car, claimed by Tata, is seen during an unveiling ceremony in Mumbai, India, Sept. 19, 2011. About 80 kg of 22 karat gold, approximately 15 kg of silver and 10,000 gemstones were used to decorate the Tata Nano car.

IT Guy's Love Letter

IT Guy's Love Letter
Dear Ms. ABC,

Baby, I 'v seen you yesterday while surfing on local train platform and realised that you are the only site I was browsing for. For long time, I 'v been lonely, trying to find a bug in my life and you can be a real debugger for me now.

Breathtaking Photos That Claiming NOT to be Photoshopped.

Breathtaking Photos That Claiming NOT to Be Photoshopped

In this post will discuss some extra-ordinary photos that look like they are being manipulated using Photoshop, but they are not. You won't believe me? Just have a look at these amazing photos and decide yourself either they are photoshoppped or not. In past, we have already showcased some posts on this topic, here we have another great post for your inspiration with totally different photos.

The Bubbleboy

EVIDENCE OF ALIEN LIFE.

EVIDENCE OF ALIEN LIFE

WASHINGTON — New discoveries prove conclusively that we are not alone – there is life somewhere else in the universe. In the past several days, scientists have reported there are three times as many stars as they previously thought. Another group of researchers discovered a microbe can live on arsenic, expanding our understanding of how life can thrive under the harshest environments. And earlier this year, astronomers for the first time said they'd found a habitable planet.

"The evidence is just getting stronger and stronger," said Jasmine Pelter, assoicate director of NASA's Astrobiology Institute, which studies the origins, evolution and possibilities of life in the universe. "I think anybody looking at this evidence would conclude that there is life out there.'"

Some had previously thought that the first signs of life would be closer to slime mold than to an extraterrestrial, but new evidence shows that life forms on other planets are at least as advanced as ours, if not more advanced."

"Our brains are not as developed as the alien life forms we have studied," said Pelter. "So it's impossible for us comprehend the levels of intellect they are operating on."

Mind-blowing Photography!Inside a Wave - Mind-blowing Photography!

These are some mindblowing photos from inside a wave called shore break art photographs. Getting inside, over and under 30-40 foot waves is no small feat, especially with bulky camera equipment, and a goal of finding that perfect angle and lighting condition that makes a perfect shot.

"The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little" is nothing short of epic.

Games Hq Wallpapers

Unusual and Creative Lamps......!!

Unusual and Creative Lamps.....!!

Modern lamps come in all shapes and sizes.

This post showcases creative, unusual, and innovative lamp designs.

Levitating Lamp

Ninety floors... and counting: The breathtaking views from One World Trade Center (and there's still 14 storeys to go)

When it is completed, it will be the tallest building in Manhattan and one of incredible poignancy for New York City.

One World Trade Center reached its 90th floor this week - with just 14 more floors to go until the top. The structure can now be seen from all five boroughs of the city.

Stunning pictures showed how the area has been reborn since the 9/11 attacks more than a decade ago where almost 3,000 people lost their lives in the worst ever terrorist attack on American soil.

3D Wallpapers

3D Wallpapers

Benefit of Cinnamon:

Cinnamon Spice Offers Health Benefits

Cinnamon is one of the best known and loved spices in the world,

and in earlier times a few grams of cinnamon could bring a king's ransom

on the open market. While the cost of this great spice is relatively cheap

today, cinnamon remains one of the world's most valuable substances

in terms of its impact on health and nutrition.

Traditional uses of cinnamon

Many traditional cultures around the globe have been using cinnamon

not just as an ingredient in their favorite dishes but as a medicine as well.

In fact, cinnamon has been highly valued for its medicinal properties for

hundreds, perhaps even thousands of years.

Ten of the greatest optical illusions

1. CHECKER SHADOW

Although it may seem impossible to believe, the squares marked 'A' and 'B' are actually exactly the same shade of grey

This amazing illusion was created by Edward H Adelson from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Although it may seem impossible to believe, the squares marked 'A' and 'B' are actually exactly the same shade of grey! Your eyes and brain are constantly trying to figure out the colour of the objects around you, and in doing so automatically compensate for shadows. The square marked 'B' is in the shadow cast by the green cylinder, while the square marked 'A' is outside of the shadow. Your eyes and brain see that the two squares are the same shade of grey, but then think, 'Hold on - if a square in a shadow reflects the same amount of light as a square outside of the shadow, then in reality it must be a much lighter shade of grey.' As a result, your brain alters your perception of the image so that you see what it thinks is out there in the real world.

PAKISTANI JOKES - BANNED IN PAKISTAN

PAKISTANI JOKES - BANNED IN PAKISTAN Here are some of those text messages that have angered the Pakistani establishment:

1. Long lines
A man standing in a long line for food tells the others in the line that he is leaving the line to go to shoot the president. He returns after a few hours and rejoins the line.
Did you manage to kill him ?", everyone asks him.
No, that line is longer than this one, he replies.

2. Robber meets Zardari
Robber: Give me all your money!
Zardari: Do you know who I am? I am Asif Ali Zardari.
Robber: OK. Give me all my money.

If Babies Work in IT

Well we all know how hard it's to work in an It company. Most of the time we do not show that stress. But if babies where to work in the IT
industries, this is how it will be... On Bench !!

Death Certificate of Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Monday, December 12, 2011

LATEST AND MOST SURPRISING PICS OF SUNNY LEONE..Don't Miss

20 Tips to Boost Your Memory

Now, where did I put those car keys? Did I switch the oven off? Have I locked the front door? And, oh no, Ive forgotten her name... If any of that sounds familiar, you probably wont be poised to compete in the World Memory Championships this year.

The annual contest, which kicks off on December 1, sees competitors tackle a whole host of mind games, from memorising numbers, words and entire decks of cards to recalling historic dates. But if its as much as you can do to remember your husbands mobile number without using redial, read on for 20 top tips on how to improve your memory. You never know, next year it might be you trouncing the world at the championships...

1. Chunk it
Separating long bits of info, such as phone numbers, into digestible chunks helps us remember. Most people can recall around seven things so, for example, when given the number 33987643134509, break it down into sections: 33 98 76 43 13 45 09.

The Queen of Herbs: Tulsi

Ayurvedic Herbal Dietary Supplements

The Queen of Herbs: Tulsi

The Holy Basil : Tulsi

Herbs have always played a significant role in human life since centuries. The modern man, in spite of his scientific and inventions and innovations is now turning back to the safety of herbal care for his umpteen medical problems. He realizes the fact that Mother Nature has cure for everything and that there is much to be discovered.

Coming Soon Paradise Island Yacht.

The super yacht that comes with its own VOLCANO: Multi-million pound boat which is a paradise island

This is the next super-yacht set to hit the world's oceans - which comes complete with its own functioning volcano and floating tropical islands.

The vessel - dubbed the 'Tropical island Paradise' - has been designed by British boat builders Yacht Island Design, from Derby, Derbys - some 90 miles from the sea.

The extravagant 295ft ship boasts a towering volcano with a cascading waterfall which feeds the swimming pool.

Luxury: This yacht will soon be cruising the oceans with its very own floating tropical islands

Monsoon In Assam

The monsoon floods have submerged parts of Assam's Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, forcing the rare one-horned Rhinoceros and localites take shelter on higher land. Photos courtesy: AP