Komondor Dog

Females are 27 inches (69cm) at the withers. Male Komondorok are a minimum of 28 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs are.
Its long, thick, strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks or a mop. The puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures. A fully mature coat is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to form tassels, or cords. Some help is needed in separating the cords so the dog does not turn into one large matted mess. The length of the cords increases with time as the coat grows. Shedding is very minimal with this breed, contrary to what one might think (once cords are fully formed). The only substantial shedding occurs as a puppy before the dreadlocks fully form. The Komondor is born with only a white coat, unlike the similar-looking Puli, which is usually white, black or sometimes grayish. However, a working Komondor's coat may be discolored by the elements, and may appear off-white if not washed regularly.

Ten All-American Sports Cars

Sports car are expensive,loved by some and hated by some.Sports cars are different things to different people.For Don Chaikin, the recently retired automotive editor of Popular Mechanics, if you look up "All-American sports car" in the dictionary, there's a picture of only one set of wheels."To me, it's the Corvette," he says. "The classic definition is, it's got to be front-engine, rear-wheel drive. It has to have a V8, and it has to have a true dual exhaust. It has to have two doors and two seats, and it can't be a sports coupe."

Another widely held and passionately defended definition of "sports car" is the tiny, affordable two-seat roadster. Like America the melting pot, this concept is a blend of different nationalities.Its roots are in the post-World War II boom in tiny, lightweight, mostly British sports cars like MGs and Triumphs. They were finicky to start on a rainy day, not very practical and not even all that powerful. But when they ran, they were, and are, immense fun to drive.

"In the old days, a sports car was thought of as an open two-seater that might not even have a top," says D. Randy Riggs, editor in chief of Vintage Motorsport magazine. "Or else it had a top that you had to spend an hour putting up and down."High costs and poor quality all but drove the British car industry out of business and into foreign ownership by the 1980s. A Japanese brand revived the British sports car concept in 1989, with the original Mazda Miata, now in a new generation. Compared with other sports cars, it's tiny and unpowered but undeniably fun to drive.

American Adopters American models, on the other hand, have plenty of muscle. To make our list, a car had to be an American brand and built in North America (the Dodge Challenger will be built across the border in Canada).Such icons include the Pontiac Solstice, for the 2006 model year. GM added the closely related Saturn Sky for 2007.The Ford Mustang is another All-American set of wheels, in between the bulked-up Corvette and the stripped-down Miata concept.

But since the Mustang and its competitors have four seats, some purists consider them "sport-y cars," as opposed to sports cars per se. Automotive News, the auto industry trade magazine, lumps most of the cars on our list into the larger category of "sporty cars," which are then subdivided based on price. Consulting firm J.D. Power and Associates has a similar "sporty" category, which includes most of the cars on our list that are on sale. Some of our picks aren't on sale yet, so they're not categorized.However, Riggs points out that even classic Porsche 911s had folding jump seats for kids, and nobody would think of calling them anything but sports cars.Bottom line: The freedom of choice, the right to different opinions, and the blending of ideas and cultures from different countries doesn't apply to just the good old U.S.A. It applies to her sports cars as well.
One thing is sure,Americans love sports car and USA has the highest number of sports car sale.

FUNNY PET NAMES OF BOLLYWOOD STARS

FUNNY PET NAMES OF BOLLYWOOD STARS


Isn't it amazing that in BOLLYWOOD where most stars have screen names ,several are still sadled with pet names they picked up in childhood!

SALMAN KHAN is addressed by BHAI in industry .SALLU is the pet name wich he doesn't care to hear from everyone.
GULSHAN GROVER is called as GULLU!
SHUSHMITA SEN'S pet name is TITU!
RAKESH ROSHAN is called as GUDDU! whereas HRITHIK ROSHAN is aclled as DUGGU!.
BIPASHA BASU'S parents adoringly call her BONNY!.
CELINA JAITLEY is called as CHINKY!.
MAHIMA CHAUDHARY is called as RITS! .HER original name is RITU CHAUDHARY.
GOVINDA is called as CHI CHI! .HIS original name is GOIND ARUN AHUJA.
KAREENA is called as BEBO! KARISHMA is called as LOLO!
AMIR KHAN is called as AK!
SHAHRUKH KHAN is called as SRK!
MALAIKA ARORA KHAN is called as MALLA!
AMRITA ARORA is called as AMU!
TABASSUM(TABU) is called as TABU!
AKSHAY KUMAR is called as RAJU! .HIS original name is RAJIV BHATIA
AJAY DEVGAN is called as VD! HIS original name is VISHAL DEVGAN
BONEY KAPOOR'S Original name is ACHAL KUMAR
AMEESHA PATEL is called as SUN SHINE! & ANGEL!
SUNIEL SHETTYis called a ANNA!
SANJAY DUTT is called a SANJU in industry BABA! .
ABHISHEK BACHHAN is called a ABHI!
AMITABH BACHHAN is called a AMIT!
AFTAB SHIVDASANI'Sis called a FAFFY!
PRIYANKA CHOPRA PIGGY CHOPS! was given BY ABHISHEK BACHHAN WHILE SHOOTING BLUFFMASTER

Worlds Best Bridges

Interesting Meaning of Alphabets

"A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z"

A--AcceptAccept others for who they are and for
the choices they've made even if you have                                     
difficulty understanding their beliefs,
motives, or actions.

B--Break AwayBreak away from everything that stands
in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.

C--CreateCreate a family of friends whom you can
share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and
happiness with.

D--DecideDecide that you'll be successful and happy
come what may, and good things will find
you. The roadblocks are only minor
obstacles along the way.

E--ExploreExplore and experiment. The world has
much to offer, and you have much to give.
And every time you try something new,
you'll learn more about yourself.

F--ForgiveForgive and forget. Grudges only weigh
you down and inspire unhappiness and
grief. Soar above it, and remember that
everyone makes mistakes.

G--GrowLeave the childhood monsters behind.
They can no longer hurt you or stand in
your way.

H--HopeHope for the best and never forget that
anything is possible as long as you remain
dedicated to the task.

I--IgnoreIgnore the negative voice inside your
head. Focus instead on your goals and
remember your accomplishments. Your
past success is only a small inkling of
what the future holds.

J--JourneyJourney to new worlds, new possibilities,
by remaining open-minded. Try to learn
something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--KnowKnow that no matter how bad things
seem, they'll always get better. The
warmth of spring always follows the
harshest winter.

L--LoveLet love fill your heart instead of hate.
When hate is in your heart, there's
room for nothing else, but when love is in
your heart, there's room for endless
happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses
wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and
worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the
important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless,
weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance
when possible, and always your kindness
and understanding.

O--OpenOpen your eyes and take in all the beauty
around you. Even during the worst of
times, there's still much to be thankful
for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way.
Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--QuestionAsk many questions, because you're here
to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your
life, and remember that things always
have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and
time with others. Everything that you
invest in others will return to you many
times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible
to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed
by what you can accomplish.

U--UseUse your gifts to your best ability. Talent
that's wasted has no value. Talent that's
used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members
who've supported and encouraged you, and
be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best
person you can be, but never feel guilty if
you fall short of your goals. Every
sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those
around you and you'll see the goodness
and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track
and remain dedicated, you'll find success
at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories
or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let
nothing interfere with your goals.
Instead, focus on your abilities, your
dreams, and a brighter tomorrow

The 20 Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings

The celebrity wedding is the Super Bowl of event planning. Since budgets are typically a non-issue, superstar nuptials are beyond lavish. But it's the access enjoyed by celebrities that truly differentiates their receptions from those of even the very wealthy. Renowned designers personally oversee made-to-order gowns; celebrity chefs are wrangled to handle catering; and even venues typically off-limits or prohibitively expensive to the general public are fair game for the famous.
In Forbes' first-ever search for the 20 most expensive celebrity weddings, Forbes surveyed A-list nuptials during the past 20 years. (The estimates are not adjusted for inflation.) Forbes factored in estimates for all the major components of a wedding and reception--the venue, flowers, catering, entertainment and gown. (Honeymoons were not included.) Forbes only considered weddings where information was available.

When possible, we considered miscellaneous expenses. For example, Donald Trump and Melania Knauss hired upscale "floral designer" Preston Bailey to manage their wedding. His fees typically begin at $100,000. (Compare that with the cost of the typical American wedding, which on average costs roughly $26,800, according to The Wedding Report, an annual survey of wedding trends.)
The figures on this list are best estimates given available information. Forbes says,it made every effort to solicit feedback and comment from the celebrities on this list. Forbes determined the tie-breakers based on available information.
Exclusive coverage awarded to various magazines--now a common component of the celebrity wedding--was also used to gather information. In some cases, celebrities donated the proceeds of the sale of their wedding photos. People magazine reportedly paid $1 million for exclusive access to the 1991 wedding of Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky at Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch. Taylor then donated the monies to AIDS research. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are believed to have turned down various offers for coverage. Instead, they sold pictures from their 2002 wedding to whoever was willing to shell out £1000 ($1,600), with the proceeds going to their pet charities.
Selling rights to cover the wedding is one way for celebrities to control the media maelstrom surrounding their nuptials. Tiger Woods foiled paparazzi plans by renting the entire Sandy Lane Resort on Barbados, plus the island's only helicopter charter company, when he and his bride Elin Nordegren wed there in 2004. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones required all guests at their 2000 wedding in New York City to arrive with their invites, which had been embossed with holograms to thwart crashers who might have dummied fake invitations.
Yet other celebrity couples seem to relish the limelight. The ill-fated Manhattan marriage of Liza Minnelli and David Gest in 2002 caused a near standstill of city traffic thanks to the caravan of limousines dropping off celebrity guests like Mia Farrow, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson (the best man) to the church. They then had to wade through a battalion of photographers to attend the ceremony.
When Mariah Carey wed Sony Music boss Tommy Mottola in 1993, she paraded before photographers and onlookers decked out in a poofy Vera Wang ivory silk confection, tailed by a 27-foot train and topped off with a diamond-encrusted tiara, ala Princess Diana. (The comparisons didn't end there. Fifty flower girls tended to her, and she walked down the aisle of New York's St. Thomas Church serenaded by a boys' choir.)
Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres, who renewed their vows in San Juan in 2002, held their reception at the Cuartel de Ballaja, a Spanish garrison built in 1854. It's an unusual, if not off-limits, venue for a wedding. But stars on the whole enjoy access to some of the most exclusive locales on the planet for their ceremonies and receptions.
Castles are a recurring theme. Six of the couples on the list tied the knot in fairy-tale settings. Both Madonna and actress Ashley Judd wed at Scotland's Skibo Castle, now a sporting club. Accommodations cost non-members roughly $2,200 a day.Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes wed at the privately owned Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy, in November of 2006. Elizabeth Hurley and businessman Arun Nayar wed twice in March, both times in castles. The first ceremony was held in the U.K., at the Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. A few days later a second, Hindu ceremony occurred at the Uman Bhawan Palace, where suites fetch as much as $10,000 a night.
Another popular celebrity wedding destination: the backyard. Tori Spelling wed Charlie Shanian in 2004 at the 56,000-foot Beverly Hills estate of her father, famed TV producer Aaron Spelling. Elton John and David Furnish celebrated their 2005 union at John's Windsor Estate, where guests milled about in two giant tents erected on his lawn. Liz Taylor married Larry Fortensky in 1991 at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, in Los Olivos, Calif. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot in 2000 at the Malibu estate of TV producer Marcy Carsey. Donald Trump and Melania Knauss held their 2005 wedding reception in the Versailles-inspired ballroom of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla.
And proof that like begets like, celebrities often recruit their famous pals for wedding assistance. Madonna enlisted designer Stella McCartney (Paul's daughter) to design her gown; Tom Cruise secured his dear friend Georgio Armani to design Katie Holmes' gowns (there were two). The original celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck catered Tori Spelling's affair. On the menu: herb-crusted rack of lamb. Natalie Cole sang "Unforgettable" at the reception for Liza Minnelli and David Gest; pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish performed at Tiger Woods' wedding.
Even celebrities, however, can't pay for guarantees. Forty percent of the couples on this list ultimately split--proof, perhaps, that even in Hollywood, money can't buy love.

Source-Forbes

Facts about letters a,b,c,d

Letters 'a', 'b', 'c' & 'd' do not appear anywhere in the spellings of 1 to 99(Letter 'd' comes for the first time in Hundred)

Letters 'a', 'b' & 'c' do not appear anywhere in the spellings of 1 to 999(Letter 'a' comes for the first time in Thousand)

Letters 'b' & 'c' do not appear anywhere in the spellings of 1 to 999,999,999(Letter 'b' comes for the first time in Billion)

And

Letter 'c' does not appear anywhere in the spellings of entire English Counting

Some Amazing Facts

Due to the natural "momentum" of the ocean, saltwater fish cannot swim backwards.

In ancient Greece, children of wealthy families were dipped in olive oil at birth to keep them hairless throughout their lives.

Coca-Cola was the favored drink of Pharaoh Ramses. An inscription found in his tomb, when translated, was found to be almost identical to the recipe used today.

If you part your hair on the right side, you were born to be carnivorous. If you part it on the left, your physical and psychological make-up is that of a vegetarian.

When immersed in liquid, a dead sparrow will make a sound like a crying baby.

Never hold your nose and cover your mouth when sneezing, as it can blow out your eyeballs.

You can actually sharpen the blades on a pencil sharpener by wrapping your pencils in aluminum foil before inserting them.

To human taste buds, Zima is virtually indistinguishable from zebra urine.

The typewriter was invented by Hungarian immigrant Qwert Yuiop, who left his "signature" on the keyboard.

The volume of water that the Giant Sequoia tree consumes in a 24-hour period contains enough suspended minerals to pave 17.3 feet of a 4-lane concrete freeway.

How Educated are your favourite Hollywood Stars

Onscreen, Legally Blonde's Reese Witherspoon is a Harvard-educated lawyer. Offscreen? She's a college dropout.
In most professions, that might be a problem. But life is different in Tinseltown. Of the 20 best-paid actors and actresses on Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities list, who collectively raked in $529 million over the course of the year, only two--Adam Sandler and Cate Blanchett--have a college degree. Witherspoon? She earned $7 million last year.
But for non-actors on our list, it's a different story. For these authors, directors and talking heads, a college education proves far more common. For these folks, communications, broadcasting and psychology have been among the more popular majors. Among the high-profile grads: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Donald Trump hold degrees in speech, film and economics, respectively.
There's a simple reason for this, argues James Houran, a clinical psychologist who researches celebrity worship. A college education is an increasingly unnecessary item on celebrity résumés, and may actually be a liability. Rather than rely on skills and ability, as stars once did to get noticed, he says there exists a trivialized process by which celebrities are made today. The way Houran sees it, reaching stardom now has less to do with who has the best skills or ability than who has the best marketer or promoter. And taking time for college risks disrupting that process.
So while the absence of a degree is hardly a new phenomenon in Hollywood--bold-faced names like George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise never donned a tassel--it is even less of a priority for today's rising stars. Among the newest cadre of degree-impaired celebrities: Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.
"They’re earning fantastic sums by the time they’re teenagers, so the obvious question, no matter how smart they are, is why take time off to go to school?" says Tyler Cowen, author of What Price Fame?. "You can always go later--not that most of them do."
That lack of experience can be damaging as stars age, however, says David Haven Blake, author of the recently published Walt Whitman and the Culture of American Celebrity. His fear: These are people who have doggedly pursued a single goal without ever developing the kind of critical perspective that will help them face challenges later in life. "They are like mountain climbers so eager to reach the summit," he says, "that they never stop to fill their canteens on the way."
And what about society’s youth that strives desperately to emulate Hollywood’s stars? Will the non-educated A-list serve as poor role models?
The answer, according to Cowen, is no, because whether or not celebrities have attended college is rarely known, much less discussed. Simply put: Reality isn't important. For fans, an actor playing an English major on television has more impact than an actor being an English major in real life. And when people want motivation from a celebrity, they focus on the qualities that they'd like to emulate and pitch the rest. "People tend to use role models for their own purposes," he says.
For the stars, the lack of a traditional college experience may not be such a bad thing, says Cowen. Always treated like royalty, celebrities wouldn't get to learn from and enjoy the typical college experience anyhow. Consider Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, stalked by the paparazzi during their undergrad days at New York University. Normalcy? Hardly. The twin starlets eventually dropped out. So if the goal is simply to learn, Cowen says private tutors would likely prove more effective.
"A lot of school is about developing alliances, contacts and a self image," he says, "and if you're a movie star, you don't really need those things."
Source - forbes