Archive for February, 2009
February 21st, 2009 -- Posted in Other |
The main character of the story line in the novel is Robert Langdon, the same name as in “Da Vinci Code”. Moreover reference to Roman Catholic Church, secret societies is also taken from the previous novel. Robert Langdon is a professor at Harvard University of art history and religious iconology. The main plot of the story is where he tries to stop the destruction of the Vatican City by a secret society. Leonardo Vetra, who is a respected physicists is found murdered in his quarter by the director of CERN, Maximilian Kohler. Kohler finds Vetra’s one eye dislodged and illuminati branded on his chest. So Kohler contacts Robert to assist him in getting the murderer as Robert is an expert with illuminati. continue reading »
February 19th, 2009 -- Posted in What |
The Great Pyramid of Giza
It is the one and only Wonder which does not require a description by early historians and poets. It is the one and only Wonder that does not need speculations concerning its appearance, size, and shape. It is the oldest, yet it is the only surviving of the Seven Ancient Wonders. It is the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Location:
At the city of Giza, a necropolis of ancient Memphis, and today part of Greater Cairo, Egypt.
History
Contrary to the common belief, only the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), not all three Great Pyramids, is on top of the list of Wonders. The monument was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty around the year 2560 BC to serve as a tomb when he dies. The tradition of pyramid building started in Ancient Egypt as a sophistication of the idea of a mastaba or “platform” covering the royal tomb. Later, several stacked mastabas were used. Early pyramids, such as the Step Pyramid of King Zoser (Djoser) at Saqqara by the famous Egyptian architect, Imhotep, illustrate this connection. continue reading »
February 17th, 2009 -- Posted in Why |
Teenagers Make Money On The Internet!
They have proved again and again that they can be better than their adult counterparts in every way. They can be better than us and overtake us, yet make us feel good about being left behind.
They are our kids, who grow up fast enough to teach us things.
Computers are an integral part of a teenager’s life as internet existed when they were born. They live and breathe chatting, emailing and surfing the net.
Their opportunities online are the same as other age groups; in fact, they have more of an advantage due to all their friends being online and because of their capability of creating huge networks of friends in no time.
If you want to get your teenager started off with earning some money during their vacations or if you are a teenager looking to earn some pocket cash, there are many ways money can be made online. Let us take a look at a few:
Game Testing
The amount of time teenagers spend playing games online, they can earn from this passion. There are game companies that are willing to pay them for testing new games and giving feedback on the games.
Product Testing
There are many websites that sell products related to kids and teenagers. These websites take the help of teens to use their product and let them know if they liked it. This is the way these companies make sure the product is good for their target market. Teens enjoy doing this because they are allowed to keep the product in return for the favor. continue reading »
February 17th, 2009 -- Posted in What |
What is friendship? -Meaning of Friendship
What is friendship? What is the meaning of this relationship? We have often sought answers to these questions, yet we have never come up with an adequate answer. This is because this relationship is an amalgamation of beautiful and complex feelings, which may not often be described in words. Defining a relationship is never easy, as there are so many facets to it. However we don’t need a bunch of words to make us realize the deep meaning of friendship.
According to George Elliot “Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.”
This heartwarming expression captures the essence of friendship. When two people share a strong bond of mutual understanding, respect and love it lays the foundation stone for an everlasting friendship. This bond just gets stronger with time; the trust between the two people grows and so does the attachment. This is the beauty of the relationship and is the essential meaning of friendship.
Being friends means being there for each other at all times, whether it’s good or bad. A friend needs to be very understanding and give each other the benefit of the doubt. Ideally the meaning of friendship is sharing unconditional love for each other. However this is not an ideal world; therefore some form of expectations are allowed, but that has a limit too. The purpose and meaning of friendship is to make life’s burdens lighter for our friends and not make them heavier. The Roman thinker Cicero said “Friendship makes prosperity brighter, while it lightens adversity by sharing its griefs and anxieties.”
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February 17th, 2009 -- Posted in Where |
Sikkim, the landlocked state in the Himalayas, is one of the least populated states in India and a haven for tourists from all across the world. The state and its fantastic locations have attracted me over and over again. So, I felt that instead of sharing an encyclopedic description of my visit to the state, I would share some personal experiences for all the readers to plan a visit to this part of the world.
Though the capital of Sikkim is Gangtok, I preferred to stay away from staying there. The commercialization of the capital towns has induced influx of people and establishment even in Gangtok. So, I took a detour and went to Pelling, a small hamlet in West Sikkim. At an altitude of 2150 m it is the perfect place for nature loving tourists who want to avoid the hustle bustle of the crowd in tourist destinations. continue reading »
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