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Amazing Pics..



Zoo performer Theerapone Manolai smiles as he puts his head between the jaws of a crocodile during a performance for tourists at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo, about 120 km (74 miles) east of Bangkok August 16, 2011. Kanthida Jantanct and Theerapone, both 28, from the province of Chaiyaphum, who have been crocodile performers at the zoo for almost ten years, earn at least 30,000 Baht (1,000 USD) per month for performing shows for at least 2,000 tourists, three times a day, to support their family.



Bolivian squirrel monkeys gather around a toy football during a photocall at London Zoo in central London, on August 18, 2011. The zoo has a total of 22 squirrel monkeys, with one adult male 'Bounty' having fathered eleven offspring.



Students holding Indian national flags pose behind a sand sculpture of veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare, created by sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik, on a beach in Puri, located in the eastern Indian state of Orissa August 22, 2011. Patnaik said he created the sculpture to raise awareness against corruption. Anti-graft activist Anna Hazare's hunger strike entered its seventh day on Monday with opposition parties calling for nationwide rallies this week, prompting the government of Premier Manmohan Singh to take tentative steps to open talks.


A sculpture of comic hero Spider-Man sits on the roof of a cinema on August 17, 2011 in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. The superhero character was invented by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and was first published in the no. 15 edition of "Amazing Fantasy" in August 1962


A Nepalese mahout jumps into the water off the back of an elephant bathing in the waters of the Rapati river at Chitwan, some 200kms southwest of Kathmandu on August 15, 2011.The Chitwan National Park covers 932 square kilometers of jungle and is the first wildlife park in Nepal, providing a safer environment for endangered species such as the one-horned rhino and the royal bengal tiger.


Pet bird Xiao Nuo pecks at the flash while perched on the lens of a camera during an interview by local media with its owner in Kunming, Yunnan province, August 18, 2011. The bird is attracted to cameras and will approach and investigate any cameras it sees, according to the owner.


A double-decker bus passes the "Hand of God" sculpture by Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn in central London August 21, 2011.


Vilnius mayor Arturas Zuokas drives an armoured personnel carrier over a car parked in a cycle lane during a publicity stunt as a warning for illegally car parking on the city streets in this undated City Municipality press service handout picture.


Saimaiti Aishan, a 27-year-old Uighur acrobat of tightrope walking, hangs on a 15-metre-long tightrope connected between two hot air balloons as he fails in an attempt for setting a 100 metre height record in Langshan, Hunan province August 6, 2011. Aishan, the nephew of Adili Wuxor, who is known as "Prince of the Tightrope", is the first person to perform tightrope walking between two hot air balloons. He set a national tightrope walking record at 30 metres high on Saturday, but failed in his attempt of 100 metres, local media reported. Picture taken August 6, 2011


A dog catches a frisbee during the Russian dog frisbee championship in Moscow August 7, 2011. Dogs and their owners took part in a variety of distance and accuracy competitions during the championship to test their frisbee skills



A worker cleans the preserved heads of saltwater crocodiles before being displayed and sold as souvenirs at a crocodile farm in Davao city, southern Philippines August 19, 2011. The heads are sold for 3,000 pesos (U.S. $71) each and the hides of the crocodiles are exported for the manufacture of luxury leather apparel.


Ethnic Akha children watch male stag beetles fight at Mae Fahluang District, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand, 825 km (513 miles) from Bangkok, August 20, 2011.


Sunflowers, with seeds removed by festival-goers to represent faces, are pictured during the second day of the 36th edition of the Paleo festival on July 20, 2011 in Nyon. The Paleo open-air music festival, one of the Europe's largest, runs from July 19 to 24.


Indian Hindu devotee of goddess Mahankali, M.Ramadass holds two limes in his seven feet moustache as he poses during a Swarnalatha Rangam ceremony at The Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on July 18, 2011. Swarnalatha Rangam is a ritual where it is believed that the goddess Mahankali enters the body of an unmarried woman and predicts the future.


A one-year-old squirrel monkey named Charles Darwin rests on its minder's head during the filming of a TV movie in Berlin on July 21, 2011


Mexican matador Arturo Saldivar is trampled by a Torrestrella bull during a bullfight of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona on July 7, 2011, in Pamplona, northern Spain.


Children on bicycles watch men working on a clay statue at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta in Yogyakarta July 14, 2011. Indonesian artist Eddi Prabandono and his 15 workers made a 4-metre-by-4-metre statue modelled after the head of Prabandono's daughter Luz, now 5 years old, as part of a series of art works called the "Luz Series". The statue will be displayed at Jog Art, an annual art exhibition held in Yogyakarta that is attended by more than 150 artists



YORK, ENGLAND - JULY 11: An aerial view of Top Pearsy's Maize Maze in the shape of Harry Potter, on July 11, 2011 in York, England. Farmer Tom Pearcy has cut two portraits of Harry Potter in his crop of maize plants. With some subtle differences the two images create the world's largest spot the difference competition. At over 50m in diameter, and cut out of over 1 million living maize plants, the York Maze is the largest 'Maize Maze' in Europe and one of the largest in the world.




Hindu holy men rest on the premises of Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu July 25, 2011.



SEAHOUSES, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: An Arctic Tern pecks a mans head as he walks through nesting seabirds on June 25, 2011 on Inner Farne, England. Visitors to the Farne Islands are pre-warned and advised to wear hats to protect themselves from the Terns who will dive down and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their nest. The Farne Islands, which are run by the National Trust, are situated two to three miles off the Northumberland coastline. The archipeligo of 16-28 separate islands (depending on the tide) make the summer home to approximately 100,000 pairs of breeding seabirds including around 36,000 Puffins, 32,000 Guillemots and 2,000 pairs of Arctic Terns. The species of birds which nest in internationally important numbers include Shag, Sandwich Tern and Arctic Tern. The coastline around The Farnes are also the breeding ground to one of Europe's largest Grey Seal colonies with around 4,000 adults giving birth to 1500 pups every year


Artist Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn inflates air into the rear tyre of a motorcycle made from recycled materials of spare parts from cars and bicycles at a workshop in Bangkok July 27, 2011. Roongrojna, 54, creates his artworks from recycled spare parts from used cars, motorcycles as well as bicycles. With four shops in Bangkok named "Ko Art Shop", Roongrojna also exports his artworks to clients all over the world. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang.


Uwe Wuenstel tastes a cockroach bred for consumption by the German company "Der Schabenkoenig" (The Cockroach King), on June 17, 2011 at the "Maintier" pet fair in Frankfurt/M., western Germany. 85 exhibitors present animals and accessories for their keeping during the fair running from June 17 to 19, 2011.

A Saudi special forces new graduate bites off the head of a live desert snake on June 26, 2011 during a ceremony held at the special forces base near the capital Riyadh.


A man dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on a mattress in the street during 'El Colacho', the 'baby jumping festival' on June 26, 2011 in the village of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos. Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a traditional Spanish practice dating back to 1620 that takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. During the act - known as El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump) or simply El Colacho – men dressed as the Devil (known as the Colacho) jump over babies born the last twelve months of the year who lie on mattresses in the street.


VENICE, ITALY - JUNE 04: "This is not a game" an installation by Lorenzo Quinn in front of Isle of S. Servolo on June 4, 2011 in Venice, Italy. The Venice Art Biennale will run from June 4 to November 27, 2011.


LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Ron Mueck's 'Big Baby' sculpture appears to look round at Jenny Saville's painting 'Interfacing' at the Masterpieces Exhibition at Christie's on June 13, 2011 in London, England. The painting and sculpture feature in the exhibition, open to the public from 13th - 15th June 2011, which showcases some of the £250 million worth of art for sale over the next four weeks. Artists including Michelangelo, Gainsborough, Goya, Stubbs, Monet, Picasso and Renoir are represented.


A Chinese woman poses with a four-dimensional (4D) painting on display at a contemporary art exhibition in Jilin, northeast China's Jilin's province on May 14, 2011. China overtook Britain as the world's second biggest market for art and antiques in 2010, said a report from the European Fine Art Fair (Tefaf) opening in the Netherlands.


A frog specimen is displayed at the booth of Iori Tomita's "New World Transparent Specimen", as part of biannual Design Festa international art event in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Tomita's colorful ornaments, such as flounder, frog, and mouse, are made by the methods of dyeing bones magenta and cartilages blue.

An exhibitor walks past an untitled work by Jorge Mayet at the Hong Kong International Art Fair in Hong Kong on May 25, 2011. Art HK11 runs from 26-29 May 2011 gathering 260 galleries from 38 countries.
TOPSHOTS An employees poses next to an installation by US artist John Baldessari entitled 'Beethoven's Trumpet (With Ear)' at the Saatchi Gallery in central London on May 26, 2011. Forming part of 'The Shape of Things To Come: New Sculpture' exhibition, it is to be displayed from May 27-16 October.
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Know your Michel Jackson


It has been two years since Michael Jackson passed away but his glory has not at all faded from our hearts and minds.
Hailed all over the world as the 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson's fairytale life was always under the public scanner. Everything he did made it to the headlines while he lived, and he kept on making news even after his death. This can definitely be attributed to the impact he had and curiosity he generated on people.
On the eve of his 53rd birth anniversary, we take a look at some interesting facts about Michael Jackson.
1. Jackson was a vegetarian.
2. His iconic 'moonwalk' was inspired by street dancers. He had reportedly spotted them outside a hotel where he was staying.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
3. Jackson's Billy Jean was the first video by a black artist to be aired on MTV.
4. Three of his albums, Dangerous, Thriller and Bad, are counted among the world's best-selling records of all time. Thriller still remains to be the biggest-selling album of all time.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
5. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was first inducted as a member of The Jackson 5 on May 6, 1997 and as a solo artist on March 19, 2001.
6. Jackson's famous pets were a chimp called Bubbles, a ram called Mr. Tibbs, a python called Crusher, a rat called Ben and a llama named Louie. The most famous of them all was Bubbles, who was adopted from a cancer research centre in Texas. Bubbles even sat in during Jackson's recording sessions for the album Bad and also accompanied the singer on his trip to Tokyo.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
7. As a child, his favorite comics were 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'. His favoritecartoon character was Pinocchio and his favorite superhero– Morph from the 'X-Men'.
8. Jackson allegedly used to sleep in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber in order to enhance his beauty and slow down the aging process.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
9. In 1984, during the filming of a Pepsi advertisement, Jackson sustained second-degree burns to his scalp after his hair caught fire due to an explosion.
10. MC Hammer once challenged Jackson to a dance off. Michael retorted back saying, "I've seen your videos and every single dance move you use, you got off me."
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
11. Jackson's performance during the half-time of the 1993 Super Bowl attracted the largest TV audience in American history.
12. He had several nicknames like 'The Gloved One', 'Wacko Jacko', 'Jacko', 'The King of Pop', and 'MJ' given to him by the media. He was called 'Smelly' by his close friends. The one he detested was 'Wacko Jacko'.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
13. Jackson drank Ricola candy dissolved in hot water as a pre-concert ritual. It apparently made his singing voice and throat clear.
14. An obsessed Jackson fan from France committed suicide in 1984 after his mother refused to allow him to undergo surgery in a bid to look like the star himself.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
15. Michael Jackson owns the patent for the shoe device that allows performers to 'lean forward' appearing to defy gravity à la Smooth Criminal.
Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
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Why You Must Run...

Running is one of the best forms of exercise, not only for getting fit but for weight control too. A 30-minute run, three to four times a week, trims your waistline, strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves muscle tone and definition and helps foster a positive mental attitude. Running can also be a great social activity. Here are the top 25 tips on why you should start running today.

1. Running is the quickest way to cardiovascular fitness. You get fitter faster by running regularly.

2. Running is one of the cheapest forms of exercising. You only need a pair of running shoes and shorts and T-shirt to get started.

3. Running is easy to learn. Most people have run at some point in their life, either competitively or at school/college, so there is no steep learning curve involved.

4. Running makes you feel good, not only physically, but mentally as well.

5. Running is excellent for reducing stress levels. There is nothing better than a run to clear your head and concentrate the mind. Many great ideas have been formulated on training runs.

6. Running is one of the most flexible methods of training around. Wherever you are in the world, it is nearly always possible to get out for a run. You can jog, steady run or sprint depending on how you feel that particular day.

7. Running is good for your heart. It not only strengthens the heart but also reduces the actual resting heart rate.

8. Running is accessible to all. As long as you are physically able, you can go for a run virtually anytime and anywhere. There are no race barriers to running.

9. Running helps you to lose weight and tone muscles. The more your train and run, the more weight you will lose. Also by toning up, you are getting rid of the excess fat and converting it to muscle.

10. Running is for people of all ages. Old or young, everyone can benefit from running.

11. It is good for your sex life! By being more physically active you increase your sex drive.

12. When run training, you can get away with eating chocolate and legitimately say it is part of your training program.

13. Running is a great way to recover from a hangover. A run will help clear your head faster than sitting around feeling terrible.

14. Running is a great safety aid. Being able to run away from people puts you in a much better position if you are chased.

15. You can use running to change other people's lives. Run for a charity and raise money to help the needy or less able.

16. Running with friends gives you time to catch up on gossip and get fit at the same time.

17. Running is a time-efficient way to get fit and lose weight so you have more free time after exercising to enjoy yourself.

18. Running is a challenge that can be motivational and bring great personal satisfaction.

19. Running is a great way to see a new place if you have limited time available for sightseeing. Just think how much more of a place you can see when running around it compared to walking.

20. Running improves your concentration as you are forced to concentrate more when running. This in turn improves your concentration when you have to focus in other areas of life.

21. You nearly always work better after a run because you are still on a runner's high and feel ready for anything.

22. Running is a great way to meet people, especially if you join a club or enter a race.

23. There are no monthly subscriptions with running. You just put your running shoes on and go.

24. Endurance built-up through running can be transferred to other sports.

25. If you drink alcohol you can just run a little bit further the next day to work off the extra calories.
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Make your simple phone smart

SBP SHELL HTC HD UI LATEST VERSION


Go to http://gallery.mobile9.com/f/1482178/

Dwnload it and save this file ...Now open it with WinRAR Archiever....it will create another folder where u will find the installation file...install dis file to in ur mobile den dere is another file where registration key is dere...open it and put the key no. and enjoy...comment if u face any problem
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Top 5 Smartphones to Buy Right this Minute

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The smartphone market in India is hot like never before. Nokia is losing its sheen and Samsung and Apple are racing ahead.

Consumers have a plethora of options to choose from. This may lead to a serious brainstorming session on their part. In case, you're planning to buy a smartphone, we've made life a little easier for you by complining a list of the top 5 smartphones to buy at present.

Take a look and then take your pick:
altSamsung Galaxy S II

Okay, believe it or not but the truth is that Galaxy S II has usurped iPhone 4 from the throne of the smartphone empire. In a short period of time, it has stormed ahead of iPhone, which looked invincible at some point of time. The Galaxy S II's combines a thin and light design with the flexibility of hugely popular Android. Add to this a dazzling display and the best-in-class performance. It may have some minor flaws but they can be easily ignored for the great features it offers.

Why should I Buy it?

Big on performance, excellent display, ultra thing and light design, loaded with features, great battery performance.

Price: Rs 29,999

MensXP Rating: 4.5/5

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Apple iPhone 4

Well, one of the reasons you should get this baby is because it's an Apple product after all! And iPhone 4 is in many ways the best phone Apple has ever made. It's faster that its predecessor, the 3GS. The Retina Display is simply amazing and sets the new standards in cellphone displays. The FaceTime App is indeed path-breaking and redefines the entire concept of video conferencing. And then its killer looks. It feels awesome to hold the phone in your hand.

Why should I Buy it?

Revolutionary features like FaceTime and iMovie, Stunning high-res display, brilliant camera (for video and still photography), superb battery life

Price: Rs 40,900 for iPhone 4 32 GB

MensXP Rating: 4.5/5

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HTC Sensation

Often peddled as HTC's answer to Samsung's Galaxy S2 and iPhone 4, this Dual Core wonder is highly likely to attract people looking for an alternative to the first two phones. And the phone is indeed giving some serious competition to them. With a weight of just 148 gm and a beautiful design, Sensation is a pure joy in the hand. The phone was a CNET Editors' Choice Award winner and they said that it is “sensational in many ways”.

Why should I Buy it?

Excellent user interface, lovely display, 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor, 8 MP camera, excellent HD video recording, remarkable battery life

Price: Rs. 28,899

MensXP Rating: 4/5

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HTC Desire S

This is an evolved successor to its massively popular ancestor - HTC Desire. Unibody design, a great interface, and the inclusion of Android 2.3 are being lauded all over. It is a seriously appealing mobile phone. Although is camera is mildly disappointing, the other features, which come at a competitive price, more than make up for that. Its software is intuitive and processor powerful.

Why should I Buy it?

Fantastic Unibody design, great performance, value for money,

Price: Rs 22,399

MensXP Rating: 4/5


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LG Optimus 2X

Optimus 2X from LG is fitted with a speedy processor (Dual Core Tegra 2 1GHz) that makes it insanely fast and revs up the apps and user-interface transitions. Its appearance and feel may be slightly bulky but it offers some great hardware. Multimedia features are overwhelming. Once again, a good choice for those looking for options beyond Apple and Samsung.

Why should I Buy it?

Excellent display, powerful 1GHz Dual Core processor, slick scrolling and zooming, bustling with features

Price: Rs. 25,449

MensXP Rating: 4/5 (
MensXP.com)
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10 brain-boosting superfoods

Berries

Berries are rich in antioxidants and are thought to help build healthy connections between brain cells. Blueberries are widely considered to be one of the healthiest foods around - these sweet little bursts of goodness are also rich in fibre, which helps improve your cardiovascular system as well as your brain.


Dark chocolate

It's true - chocolate can be good for you! Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) has plenty of brain-boosting compounds, is rich in antioxidants and has just the right amount of caffeine to keep you alert. It also sends your serotonin skyrocketing, so you can stay happy during those long, boring days in the office.

Curry

This fiery staple of Indian and Thai cuisine often contains potent spices that are known to reduce inflammation. On top of this, animal studies have shown that curcumin - curry's active ingredient - is effective at clearing away proteins called amyloid plaques, which can cause serious brain problems.

Broccoli and other green vegetables


Former U.S. president George W. Bush may have been vocal in his hatred of this much-maligned foodstuff, but it is known to increase brain power. Broccoli and other green vegetables such as kale, cabbage and brussels sprouts are filled with antioxidants like vitamin C, as well as brain-protecting plant compounds called carotenoids.

Seeds

Seeds such as pumpkin seeds contain lots of brilliant mind-boosting minerals like zinc and magnesium.

Wholegrain foods

Eating a diet rich in whole grain foods is proven to increase cognitive function. One recent study found that women who increased their intake of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 (all of which are found in whole grains) were significantly better at recalling information than those who did not.

Avocado

Avocado is rich in Vitamin E - an important antioxidant for maintaining a healthy brain.
Green and black tea

Green and black tea

A fresh-brewed cup of tea is a rich source of catechines (antioxidants), which are great for boosting your brain. However, tea does of course contain caffeine, so avoid drinking more than two to three cups a day.

Water

Staying hydrated is vital as every cell in your body needs water to thrive. Studies show that people who are well hydrated score significantly better in tests of brainpower, compared with those who aren't drinking enough.