Thursday 22 January 2015
Massive Fire Ravages Downtown Los Angeles, USA Today
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Massive Fire Ravages Downtown Los Angeles, USA Today
Sunday 18 January 2015
Awesome Photo Taken Inside A Cave & Under Volcano In Kamchatka, Russia
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Awesome Photo Taken Inside A Cave & Under Volcano In Kamchatka, Russia
Awesome Photo Taken Inside A Cave & Under Volcano In Kamchatka, Russia
Thursday 15 January 2015
Beautiful Meandering River Of Flowers In Keukenhof, Netherlands
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Beautiful Meandering River Of Flowers In Keukenhof, Netherlands
Beautiful Meandering River Of Flowers In Keukenhof, Netherlands
Awesome Long Exposure Photo Of A Plane Taking Off From Sydney Airport, Australia
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Awesome Long Exposure Photo Of A Plane Taking Off From Sydney Airport, Australia
Awesome Long Exposure Photo Of A Plane Taking Off From Sydney Airport, Australia
Sunday 11 January 2015
4 Years Old Gifted Girl with Autism Showcases Delightful Masterpieces
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Even at only 4 years old, Iris
Grace Halmshaw has already been making an impact in visual arts through
her delightful masterpieces. This is real talent despite her
psychological condition.
1. Animal Story
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irisgracepainting.com
This painting shows her imagination in colorful animal characters.
2. Vermilion
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irisgracepainting.com
An assortment of flowing red pigmentation is indeed pleasing to the eyes.
3. At her Workplace
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irisgracepainting.com
Her freedom and innocence must be her inspiration to these great works.
4. Color Bursts
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irisgracepainting.com
Such mixture of explosive colors manifest a free spirit.
5. Graceful Instruments
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irisgracepainting.com
The lively strokes depict an orchestra of wind instruments.
6. Enchanting Wind Instrument
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irisgracepainting.com
Such magical melody can even be seen in the unique combination of colors.
10. With her watchful critic cat, Thula
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irisgracepainting.com
Iris appears to get her encouragement and inspiration from her faithful friend Thula.
11. Partition
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irisgracepainting.com
Her playful use of color contrasts show clear partition of sorts.
12. Aqua Waves
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irisgracepainting.com
Both alluring and peaceful, these gentle waves are really splendid.
Friday 9 January 2015
You Will Believe In Fate If You See These Incredible Coincidences!
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Do you believe that things are
pre-destined? That no matter what you do, things will happen as they are
meant to be? Just look at these coincidences, and tell me if fate have
no hand in them!
1. How would singer, Taylor Swift reacts to this coincidence? Write another song?
2. Tiffany, the cat, has cat images on her side. Incredible!
3. Would you think that there's a pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow? Possibly!
4. The car owner should get a new vanity license then, to break the bad luck.
5. Uh-oh! Old people will not like this a bit! Bad coincidence!
6. Store-bought chocolate-chip cookie looking like your pet Chihuahua is a funny coincidence huh!
7. Mario and Luigi ended their adventurous life and opened shops next to each other.
8. A sign pointing at a septic tank service vehicle is quite a coincidence right?
9. This is an invitation that weiner-lovers will not refuse, huh!
10. I would be blown away if Cookie Monster is their bartender!
11. Methinks, these guys are friends! That's too much of a coincidence don't you think?
12. MC Hammer would love seeing this! Fate is truly amazing!
13. There might be a spell to make drivers learn that the sign is accurately true!
14. I think these men are wearing their club's uniform - not a coincidence!
15. Coincidence or not? If the lights are busted then, it would be a coincidence!
16. Now this is I believe is truly a coincidence! Kiss licking an ice cream! Wow!
Wednesday 7 January 2015
4 Signs She’s Not the Right Women for You
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If you’re dating, you’re most likely trying to find someone you really
like who will make a good life partner. It’s easy to ignore little
things that happen, but it’s not smart to ignore them. We all have our
faults, but some faults are too big to let go. Here are a few sure signs
he is not the right man for you.
Dating is the period in a relationship when you determine whether someone is worth your time or not. No one is perfect, but if someone acts in a way that isn’t making you happy, it’s a good idea to get out of the relationship.
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1. He can’t accept the fact that you have a past
Every person has a past. If your boyfriend is upset about the fact that you’ve had other boyfriends, he might not be the right guy for you. The last thing you want is to feel guilty about the fact that you had a life before him. Your past shouldn’t be something that your boyfriend questions you about or uses against you. If he does, it’s time to kick him to the curb.2. He’s selfish in bed
If the man you’re dating is selfish in bed, it’s something you need to deal with right away. He should be just as concerned about your pleasure as he is about his own. If you let him get away with being selfish, nothing will easily change.3. He gets mad when you show emotion
It’s understood that men don’t like it when women cry. It makes them uncomfortable and they don’t know how to make women feel better. That’s nothing compared to certain men who actually get angry when a woman cries or gets upset. If your boyfriend gets mad at you for being anything other than happy, you are not dating the right man. We all have feelings and emotions that we need to freely express. If you stay with a man like this for too long, you may begin to hold your emotions in and that’s not good for you.4. He’s vulgar and crude
Some people say that being vulgar in public is unacceptable, but it’s also unacceptable in private. If your boyfriend is rude and inappropriate with you in private, this is cause for concern, especially if you’ve expressed your concerns and he still won’t stop. If he can control himself out in public, he can do so when he’s with you in private as well. If he chooses to not control himself, you may want to cut your losses and get out of the relationship. He should want to be his best self around you.Dating is the period in a relationship when you determine whether someone is worth your time or not. No one is perfect, but if someone acts in a way that isn’t making you happy, it’s a good idea to get out of the relationship.
Top 5 Most Amazing Streets in the World
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When it comes to seeing and being seen, the following streets are some
of the most magnificent boulevards and avenues on the planet! Singular
in so many delightful ways, these streets offer a myriad of attractions
that continue to delight locals as well as visitors from around the
world. If you’re planning a getaway, consider taking a holiday that
includes plenty of time to explore one of these fascinating
thoroughfares to discover for yourself what makes them so revered.
Embodying all the celebrated beauty of Paris, the Champs-Elysees is generally regarded as the grandest street on the planet. Moreover, it is also known as the most beautiful street in the world. Home to illustrious monuments like the Arc de Triomphe, the thoroughfare is also strewn with luxury shops, cafes, hotels, and boutique hotels. No visit to Paris would be complete without a stroll along the Champs-Elysees.
Connecting Plaça de Catalunya with Port Vell’s Christopher Columbus Monument, this central Barcelona street is like a party that never sleeps. Frequented by tourists and locals alike, La Rambla has its own energy and symbolic beauty. Filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, and street performers, it is one of the best-loved stretches in all of Europe. People who have walked the street have often lamented that it had an end as they wished it would go on and on.
Perhaps the best lit street on the planet, the Las Vegas Strip is known world-wide for its magnificent displays of illuminated signs, luxury hotels, and, of course, casinos. Tourists come from all over the world to shop, attend shows, and people watch along this strip that has become synonymous with gambling, risk-taking, and thrill-seeking!
Once known as Nanking Road, today’s Nanjing Road still continues as the most famous shop and market-strewn street in all of China – perhaps even all of Asia! As the world’s longest shopping street, Nanking Road is six kilometers (nearly four miles) long and filled with everything from antiques to foodstuffs. It is also home to a staggering array of hotels and restaurants. The street is said to be visited by as many as one million people each day.
Known as the ‘way of sorrows,’ Via Dolorosa traces
the route walked by Christ toward the cross where he was
crucified. People come to this road from around the world to pay homage
to Christ in this city that is filled with religious monuments and
sites. Marked by Nine Stations of the Cross, Via Dolorosa is the site of
weekly symbolic processions that lead from the Fortress of Antonia all
along a route that twists and turns.
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1. Champs Elysees, Paris, France
Embodying all the celebrated beauty of Paris, the Champs-Elysees is generally regarded as the grandest street on the planet. Moreover, it is also known as the most beautiful street in the world. Home to illustrious monuments like the Arc de Triomphe, the thoroughfare is also strewn with luxury shops, cafes, hotels, and boutique hotels. No visit to Paris would be complete without a stroll along the Champs-Elysees.
2. La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
Connecting Plaça de Catalunya with Port Vell’s Christopher Columbus Monument, this central Barcelona street is like a party that never sleeps. Frequented by tourists and locals alike, La Rambla has its own energy and symbolic beauty. Filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, and street performers, it is one of the best-loved stretches in all of Europe. People who have walked the street have often lamented that it had an end as they wished it would go on and on.
3. Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, US
Perhaps the best lit street on the planet, the Las Vegas Strip is known world-wide for its magnificent displays of illuminated signs, luxury hotels, and, of course, casinos. Tourists come from all over the world to shop, attend shows, and people watch along this strip that has become synonymous with gambling, risk-taking, and thrill-seeking!
4. Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
Once known as Nanking Road, today’s Nanjing Road still continues as the most famous shop and market-strewn street in all of China – perhaps even all of Asia! As the world’s longest shopping street, Nanking Road is six kilometers (nearly four miles) long and filled with everything from antiques to foodstuffs. It is also home to a staggering array of hotels and restaurants. The street is said to be visited by as many as one million people each day.
5. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem
Romantic Getaways on Hilton Head Island
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Hilton Head Island might be small, but it offers many different types of
accommodations. Families will most likely choose to stay at Disney’s
Hilton Head Island Resort or Marriot’s SurfWatch. And those looking for a
short weekend getaway will often choose to stay at Hampton Inn Hilton
Head. If a romantic getaway is what you’re looking for, consider Hilton
Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island or Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head.
You can’t go wrong either way, but we’ll cover the differences below in
order to help with your decision.
The best way to offer a mental picture of Hilton Head Resort Hilton Head Island is to imagine what the nicest hotel in the 1980s looked like. That is Hilton Head Resort Hilton Head Island in a nutshell. The décor and furniture is not outdated; it’s just an ‘80s style that somehow works in a modern day world. Everything about this hotel is large, especially the rooms and the beach. Many of the rooms have private balconies, but don’t get too excited because the beach views are often obstructed by palm trees. This is the only real negative for this hotel. Positives include a family pool and an adult pool, a private beach, bicycle rentals, a concierge, ping pong, 24-hour room service, adjoining rooms, in-room kitchens, free newspapers, free breakfast, and cleanliness. This hotel also has a very wise pet policy. Instead of an overall ‘Pets Allowed’ policy, they only allow pets in certain rooms. Of course, these rooms are next to other rooms that allow pets. The ambiance here is one of subtle romance.
The Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head is a little bit more romantic. It’s obvious that’s what they were shooting for with their design. One thing you should know right off the bat is that this hotel is not on the beach. It’s on the inter-coastal waterway. This is not necessarily a negative. Many people enjoy these views because they offer something different. This location also leads to a more laid back atmosphere, especially with what should be considered a bird sanctuary behind the hotel. The lobby here is gorgeous and the pool is close to a 10. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are well above average. There is also a whirlpool and a business center on the property. The two negatives are poor lighting in the rooms and a breakfast fee. Everything about the hotel is modern, which most guests appreciate.
Deciding between these two hotels is simple. If you’re a beach person, stay at Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island. If a romantic atmosphere is a priority, stay at Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head. That said, it would be a shame to experience only one and miss out on the other. Both hotels are impressive enough that you should attempt to visit one this year and the other next year.
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The best way to offer a mental picture of Hilton Head Resort Hilton Head Island is to imagine what the nicest hotel in the 1980s looked like. That is Hilton Head Resort Hilton Head Island in a nutshell. The décor and furniture is not outdated; it’s just an ‘80s style that somehow works in a modern day world. Everything about this hotel is large, especially the rooms and the beach. Many of the rooms have private balconies, but don’t get too excited because the beach views are often obstructed by palm trees. This is the only real negative for this hotel. Positives include a family pool and an adult pool, a private beach, bicycle rentals, a concierge, ping pong, 24-hour room service, adjoining rooms, in-room kitchens, free newspapers, free breakfast, and cleanliness. This hotel also has a very wise pet policy. Instead of an overall ‘Pets Allowed’ policy, they only allow pets in certain rooms. Of course, these rooms are next to other rooms that allow pets. The ambiance here is one of subtle romance.
The Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head is a little bit more romantic. It’s obvious that’s what they were shooting for with their design. One thing you should know right off the bat is that this hotel is not on the beach. It’s on the inter-coastal waterway. This is not necessarily a negative. Many people enjoy these views because they offer something different. This location also leads to a more laid back atmosphere, especially with what should be considered a bird sanctuary behind the hotel. The lobby here is gorgeous and the pool is close to a 10. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are well above average. There is also a whirlpool and a business center on the property. The two negatives are poor lighting in the rooms and a breakfast fee. Everything about the hotel is modern, which most guests appreciate.
Deciding between these two hotels is simple. If you’re a beach person, stay at Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island. If a romantic atmosphere is a priority, stay at Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head. That said, it would be a shame to experience only one and miss out on the other. Both hotels are impressive enough that you should attempt to visit one this year and the other next year.
10 Important Nutrients Every Woman Needs
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Everyone’s nutrient needs are not exactly the same. While most people
benefit from the same vitamins and minerals, a woman’s needs can be a
little different because her body goes through different things
throughout life. Here are 10 nutrients that are important for women to
get.
1) Folic acid is especially important for women of child-bearing age, but all women benefit from this vitamin. For women of child-bearing age it’s an important vitamin because it promotes healthy pregnancy. Lack of folic acid can result in neural tube defects that lead to cerebral palsy. In addition to taking a prenatal vitamin for folic acid, you can get folic acid from leafy green vegetables, avocado, and liver.
Iron is important for growth and development.
Deficiency of iron can result in fatigue, insomnia, and lack of
concentration. Iron stores and carries oxygen around the body. Women
lose blood on a monthly basis during menstruation, which results in iron
loss because iron travels through the blood. It’s important that women
make sure they get enough iron during this time to replenish what is
lost. Good sources of iron include red meat, broccoli, kidney, beans,
and liver.
Calcium is an important mineral for keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong. It’s needed throughout life and even more so as we age because around age 35 we begin to lose calcium. Calcium is also a factor in staying slim and reducing PMS symptoms. Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, spinach, kale, almonds, and black beans.
Vitamin D is an important vitamin that many people don’t get enough of. If you want to know if you’re getting enough, you can ask your doctor to check your levels. Most people get vitamin D from the sun, but it’s not always as easy as that. A supplement is a good idea if you avoid the sun or live in a place that doesn’t get sun for months on end. Vitamin D is beneficial for mood, breast health, and the absorption of calcium, which is important for bones and teeth.
Magnesium is involved in many of the chemical reactions that happen in the body. It is an important nutrient for nerves, muscle tone and keeps bones strong. It also helps keep osteoporosis at bay. Magnesium can help to prevent cardiovascular disease and regulate blood pressure. Sources of magnesium include pumpkin seeds, spinach, black beans, halibut, and almonds.
Vitamin E, which is found mainly in fatty foods like oils, nuts, and seeds, is a powerful antioxidant. It fights free radicals, the unstable oxygen molecules that are formed as a result of normal metabolism and exposure to strong ultraviolet rays, air pollution, and cigarette smoke. Vitamin E is key for strong immune system and healthy eyes and skin.
A woman over age 19 needs 15 milligrams of Vitamin E each day, so make sure you snack on almonds or sunflower seeds and add them to cooked whole grains, salads, and steamed veggies. A nut butter sandwich on whole wheat or whole grain bread is also a perfect snack.
One of the good fats, omega-3 fatty acids are another essential nutrient every woman needs. Omega 3’s help reduce blood pressure, inflammation and lower your risk of numerous chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. Every woman needs 1.1g of these good fats per day. Wild salmon, non-white tuna, halibut, herring and sardines are all excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
Potassium plays a significant role in transmission of nerve impulses, normal muscle contraction, and fluid balance. It also serves to promote healthy and strong bones, and it’s essential for energy production. Many foods are rich in potassium. All meats, chicken and red meat, and fish like cod, salmon, sardines, and flounder are great sources of potassium. Some other sources include fat-free yogurt, sweet potato, spinach and broccoli. Potassium-rich foods can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. A woman over age 19 needs 4,700 mg of potassium each day.
Vitamin C is an important nutrient for maintaining a healthy immune system. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help ward off cell damage. Vitamin C is also crucial for the production of collagen, the essential part of the connective tissue that helps keep skin, muscles, and other tissues healthy. Women 19 and older need 75 mg of Vitamin C per day. Sweet red pepper, oranges, kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe are some of the best sources of Vitamin C.
Fiber helps promote normal bowel movements and prevent other intestinal problems, including diverticular disease. Women 19-50 years need 25 grams of fiber per day, and women 51 and older need 21 grams each day. Some of the best sources are fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, and whole grains like millet, quinoa, barley, wild rice and cracked wheat. Fiber-rich foods help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Vitamins and minerals are needed by everyone, but women need to be sure to get certain ones because they go through pregnancies, menstruation, and even dieting that can deplete the nutrients that are needed the most. It’s important to get vitamins and minerals from food sources whenever you can. Don’t rely on supplements alone to give you what you need. A supplement is an addition to what you’re already getting as kind of a safeguard.
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1. Folic acid
1) Folic acid is especially important for women of child-bearing age, but all women benefit from this vitamin. For women of child-bearing age it’s an important vitamin because it promotes healthy pregnancy. Lack of folic acid can result in neural tube defects that lead to cerebral palsy. In addition to taking a prenatal vitamin for folic acid, you can get folic acid from leafy green vegetables, avocado, and liver.
2. Iron
3. Calcium
Calcium is an important mineral for keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong. It’s needed throughout life and even more so as we age because around age 35 we begin to lose calcium. Calcium is also a factor in staying slim and reducing PMS symptoms. Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, spinach, kale, almonds, and black beans.
4. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important vitamin that many people don’t get enough of. If you want to know if you’re getting enough, you can ask your doctor to check your levels. Most people get vitamin D from the sun, but it’s not always as easy as that. A supplement is a good idea if you avoid the sun or live in a place that doesn’t get sun for months on end. Vitamin D is beneficial for mood, breast health, and the absorption of calcium, which is important for bones and teeth.
5. Magnesium
Magnesium is involved in many of the chemical reactions that happen in the body. It is an important nutrient for nerves, muscle tone and keeps bones strong. It also helps keep osteoporosis at bay. Magnesium can help to prevent cardiovascular disease and regulate blood pressure. Sources of magnesium include pumpkin seeds, spinach, black beans, halibut, and almonds.
6. Vitamin E
Vitamin E, which is found mainly in fatty foods like oils, nuts, and seeds, is a powerful antioxidant. It fights free radicals, the unstable oxygen molecules that are formed as a result of normal metabolism and exposure to strong ultraviolet rays, air pollution, and cigarette smoke. Vitamin E is key for strong immune system and healthy eyes and skin.
A woman over age 19 needs 15 milligrams of Vitamin E each day, so make sure you snack on almonds or sunflower seeds and add them to cooked whole grains, salads, and steamed veggies. A nut butter sandwich on whole wheat or whole grain bread is also a perfect snack.
7. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
One of the good fats, omega-3 fatty acids are another essential nutrient every woman needs. Omega 3’s help reduce blood pressure, inflammation and lower your risk of numerous chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. Every woman needs 1.1g of these good fats per day. Wild salmon, non-white tuna, halibut, herring and sardines are all excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
8. Potassium
Potassium plays a significant role in transmission of nerve impulses, normal muscle contraction, and fluid balance. It also serves to promote healthy and strong bones, and it’s essential for energy production. Many foods are rich in potassium. All meats, chicken and red meat, and fish like cod, salmon, sardines, and flounder are great sources of potassium. Some other sources include fat-free yogurt, sweet potato, spinach and broccoli. Potassium-rich foods can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. A woman over age 19 needs 4,700 mg of potassium each day.
9. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important nutrient for maintaining a healthy immune system. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help ward off cell damage. Vitamin C is also crucial for the production of collagen, the essential part of the connective tissue that helps keep skin, muscles, and other tissues healthy. Women 19 and older need 75 mg of Vitamin C per day. Sweet red pepper, oranges, kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe are some of the best sources of Vitamin C.
10. Fiber
Fiber helps promote normal bowel movements and prevent other intestinal problems, including diverticular disease. Women 19-50 years need 25 grams of fiber per day, and women 51 and older need 21 grams each day. Some of the best sources are fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, and whole grains like millet, quinoa, barley, wild rice and cracked wheat. Fiber-rich foods help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Vitamins and minerals are needed by everyone, but women need to be sure to get certain ones because they go through pregnancies, menstruation, and even dieting that can deplete the nutrients that are needed the most. It’s important to get vitamins and minerals from food sources whenever you can. Don’t rely on supplements alone to give you what you need. A supplement is an addition to what you’re already getting as kind of a safeguard.
