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Today, in the age of computers, children hardly read. But as it is very important to cultivate a habit of reading, one must start early with some of the best books that are available. So, if you want your child to read the books that would not only be informative but also entertaining, here is the list of some of the popular children’s books of the year 2009:

1. Never smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember

Children love animals, but animals can sometimes be extremely dangerous. They have their own way to protect themselves. This wonderful picture book by Steve Jenkins tells what one shouldn’t do when he/she is facing a considerably difficult situation with an animal. Children have showed great interest towards this book since it tells them not to tease a tiger or not to bother a black widow spider, but interact in different and friendly manner with these creatures.

2. Little Oink

The Amy Krouse Rosenthal book is a cute little story about a young pig who, unlike others, loves to be clean and orderly. As it is normally seen that it is the family which demands the kids to be clean, in this story it is just the opposite. The parents want their son to be like other pigs-messy and dirty. The story follows a simple track and shows the working of family dynamics. This book has got good reviews and is sure to be a children’s favorite this year.

3. Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy

This story is a highly imaginative one which surrounds the playful deeds of two kids, Lulu and Sam. They play various games and think themselves as super powers saving the playground from mean robots like tire swing. This David Soman creation helps to spark the creativity within children and is a favorite by now.

4. Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon

This great colorful adventure book by Andrew Chaikin talks about the moments and the voyage of Apollo 11 when in landed on the moon on July 1969. This book is a wonderful collection of the memories of Alan Bean who walked on the moon with Pete Conrad on Apollo 12. The illustrations in this book are some wonderful paintings about the voyages undertaken by these astronauts to the moon.

5. Let’s Do Nothing

This story is about two boys, Sal and Frankie, who have done everything that was possible for them under the sun. They finished their drawings, solving puzzles and other such work. And they end up thinking what they are supposed to do next. Sal is the one who gets brainwaves regarding various ideas and thus he proposes to do nothing for ten seconds. They thus settle into a chair imagining themselves as statues. But Frankie’s imagination forces him to think that they are redwoods or tall buildings, ultimately leading them nowhere in their ‘let’s do nothing’ plan. A wonderful comical piece by Tony Fucile, we might just find it in the theatres soon.

If you a true house fan, then you’ll definitely like these mixes. You’ll hear the top 10 songs for 2009. They are as follows:

1.Ron Caroll – Bump to This (Muzzaik Remix)
2.Delerium vs. E.B.T.G. – Missing Silence
3.Rachael Starr – To Forever (Moonbeam Remix)
4.Deadmau5 vs Freemasons-Watching Berlin
5.Jellyfish & Masstaff – Undone (Jellyfish Club mix)
6.Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Jody Den Broeder remix)
7.Radio slave feat danton eeprom – grindhouse (dubfire terror planet mix)
8.Kid Cudi – Day and Nite (D.O.N.S. Remake)
9.Deadmau5 Vs Jelo – The Reward Is Cheese
10.Akon – Right Now (Chen I-Zen Remix)

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Hear the top 10 summer hits of 2009. They’ll remind you about all the parties you’ve been to. The top 10 latin house hits are as follows:

Top.1 – Juan Magan – Verano Azul(Original Mix)
Top.2 – Crossfire – On Fire(Dj Pupi & Dj Rober Remix)
Top.3 – Max The Voice – Disco Bamba(Original Mix)
Top.4 – Juan Magan – Mariah(Original Extended Mix)
Top.5 – Nick & Danny Chatelain – Katrinyla(Mastiksoul Buff
Buff Remix)
Top.6 – Tony Costa & Isaac Ropero-Barunthia(Original Mix)
Top.7 – Dj Rivero – Boricua(Original Mix)
Top.8 – Flow 212 – Ritmo Do Meu Flow Ft. Rusty &
Overule(Mastiksoul Smash Mix)
Top.9 – Javi Mula – Come On(Original Mix)
Top.10 – Le Pupe – Marakaibo(DJ Staas & DJ Snake Vocal
Extended Mix)

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You can spend your time in a nice way through mobile Games. Everyone in spite of his/her age group is found to get hooked on to such games nowadays because of its exciting nature. There are several types of games that can be played such as maze games, puzzle games, educational games and others. If you get tired of the same and dull games in your mobile, you can check some of the 10 latest mobile games in 2009 which are given below.

1. Rock Paper Scissors

This is a popular game which must have been played by one and all during his/her childhood days. This entertaining game is also available presently in Mobile. It has an inbuilt ICQ. Every player has a group of soldiers who are armed with paper, stone and scissors.

2. Hell Rider V1.0

One of the most well known racing games, this game has all namely water, fire and copper pipes. You can pass through rings that are ablaze, do ski-jumping or fly past four buses. You can also take supplements if you are feeling tired during game play.

3. Island Quest

Simon goes on a mysterious island tour after finding his grandfather’s diary. He comes across numerous treasures there. This game is truly exciting and entertaining and will leave you asking for more.

4. 3-in-1 FreeCell Spider Mine sweeper

This game will be everyone’s favorite. It is a combination of three games namely Spider Solitaire Free Cell and Minesweeper. You can get to play these games in your mobile phones even when you are moving around.

5. Square Mania v1.0 240×320

You have to join the dots and form squares in this logical game. For winning the game you have to try and make more points than your opponent.

There are hundreds and thousands of multinational companies all over the world that are thriving today. It is very interesting to see which of these companies are topping the list, even at the most critical economic time that the world has ever faced. There are certain companies that have kept their reputation for a decade or more, while other newly emerging companies are just now reaching the top due to their hard work and perseverance. Many of these newcomers are IT companies.
Here is the list of top 10 IT companies all over the world:

1. Microsoft:
Microsoft is a company that has reached the doorsteps of houses all over the world. These days it is not difficult to find a computer even in a remote village. To run that computer it is necessary to have an operating system, and the operating system that is most often installed is Microsoft’s Windows OS. This company has software revenues of $49453.

2. IBM:
Founded in the year 1896, this company has worked its way to the top-ten list entirely because of its hard work. It has reserved its position in the international top 10 companies for several years. It has software revenues of $22089.

3. Oracle:
This particular company came into existence in the year 1977. Since then it has expanded its share in the market and has reached the third position just within a few decades. It has software revenues of $17560.

4. SAP:
This company was launched in 1970. From then on, it has reached new heights every year and has made it to the top 10 of multinational companies, while grabbing the 4th position in the list of top 10 IT companies. It also has software revenues of $11604.

5. Nintendo:
This company was a cards company that was founded in the year 1886. Later, it grew to become a multinational company that developed gaming consoles. It has software revenues of $7245.

A good leader inspires a person to achieve something extraordinary. Good leaders don’t boast of their leadership, but are humble and motivate the people they lead. There are several such influential people all over the world. It would be interesting to look closer and choose ten of them who make a difference to our humanity.

1. Barack Obama:
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. A highly intelligent person, he has acquired several notable achievements. A visionary with the ability to bring change, he is definitely one of the best individuals who can lead millions of people with confidence and courage.

2. Hu Jintao:
Hu Jintao is the President of the People’s Republic of China. Some of his achievements in the field of economy are greatly appreciated by people all over the world. He is a man who advocates “China’s peaceful rise,” thus ensuring soft relationships with the rest of the world.

3. Nicolas Sarkozy:
He is the 23rd President of the French Republic. He is famous for his ultimate stance on certain important issues pertaining to law and order. He has also promised to cooperate with the United States of America and the United Kingdom in foreign affairs.

4. Ben Bernanke:
Ben Bernanke is an American economist and also the existing Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United States. His contributions to the economy are manifold. In fact, he was elected as the chairman for the second term by President Barack Obama.

5. Jean-Claude Trichet:
Jean-Claude Trichet is the President of the European Central Bank. He has the credit of winning the “Vision for Europe” award that was given to him recently, identifying his amazing contributions to the integration of Europe.

‘Play hard, Earn harder’ … This seems to be the mantra of the athletes across the world these days. Be it their salaries or endorsement deals, contract payments or a simple public appearance, sport is definitely a money spinning profession for the talented. This list looks at the top earners of 2009:

1. Tiger Woods
Tiger has amassed riches worth $110 million in the year 2009 taking his total income to a staggering $900 million. Aged 33, he is sure to be the first sportsperson to reach the $1 billion milestone during a career. His earnings have comprised of appearance fees, prize money and endorsements some of which include Nike, Accenture and Gillette etc.

2. Kobe Bryant
Aged 30, this basketball great has already earned his name in the all time greats of NBA by winning his fourth NBA title and thereby adding to his ever increasing coffers. His famed No.24 jersey is a constant rage among fans in South East Asia, Europe and USA. His total career earnings this year have already surpassed $50 million.

3. Michael Jordan
Though it comes as a surprise but Michael Jordan has been pocketing a cool $45 million through the sales of the brand ‘Jordan’ made famous by Nike. He is even short listed as a potential buyer of the Charlotte Bobcats where he currently heads the basketball operations.

4.  Kimi Raikkonen
Known as “Iceman”, this Finnish superstar earns a cool $42 million through his salary at Ferrari and other endorsements which includes Tag Heur. He has extended his contract at Ferrari which will keep him till 2010 which will result in doubling of his personal riches.

5. David Beckham
Although David Beckham is in the twilight of his football career, his earnings graph doesn’t seem to indicate that. He has pocketed around $40 million through his salary at Los Angeles Galaxy and his endorsement deals with Giorgio Armani, Adidas and Pepsi Co. His football jerseys are still a rage with his fans as they account for a major part of his earnings.

Ever wondered which are the costliest cities in the world to live in? Following is a list of the top 10 cities in the world where it was most expensive to live in early 2009 as defined by the Economist.

1. Tokyo
The Japanese capital city of Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world to live in. Tokyo is also the hub of the world’s biggest metropolitan area in terms of both economy and population. The Tokyo stock exchange is one of the world’s largest, and is the largest one in Japan. Many international companies and some of their regional offices are based in Tokyo. The large size of the population has also led to a huge demand for space. All these factors combine to make Tokyo the most expensive city in the world in which to live.

2. Osaka-Kobe
The second costliest cities are the two linked cities in Japan – Osaka and Kobe. Housing is expensive due to the extremely high population density, and there are other costs as well. The increased land cost coupled with high wages has made the Osaka-Kobe region the second most expensive region in the world to live.

3. Paris
Paris, the capital city of France, is third on the list of costliest cities in the world. The city is extremely famous for its tourist appeal, which generates a large amount of money for the local economy. The economy of Paris is quite strong, which has led to an increased cost of living.

4. Copenhagen
The fourth costliest city in the world, Copenhagen, is also the capital city of a Scandinavian country namely Denmark. This city is not only an important political capital city but the dominant city economically and culturally. Many regional and international offices have their bases in Copenhagen. Recently Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole have witnessed rapid growth, both domestically and internationally.

5. Oslo
The city with the fifth highest cost of living is the Norwegian capital city of Oslo. Oslo is Norway’s biggest city in terms of population and economy. It is also a well developed city with income derived from various sources. These sources include maritime engineering, tourism, offshore oil, and gas reserves.

Even though women form almost half the work force in the United States, today in 2009 only 12 of Fortune 500 companies have women as CEO’s. We would like to salute women, who presently hold the top slots in their organisations.

1. Indra Nooyi
She is the CEO of PepsiCo, only the largest, one of the most successful businesses, providing foods and beverages, yet. Nooyi is not only a woman, but she is also a minority, being Indian. Nooyi has sustained PepsiCo to provide much healthier foods and beverages, and to provide less salt and food to the products. Her aim is to expand Pepsi’s $13 billion portfolio to $30 billion by 2020, with more fruits, vegetables, and sportswear. Nooyi has credited her grandfather for her success, and he had said to her: “Don’t ever think you’ve arrived, and remember that what you don’t know is so much more than what you do.”

2. Catherine Elizabeth “Cathy” Hughes
Catherine Hughes is the first African American woman to be head of a firm. She became a mother at the mere age of 16, but tried to hide that because she knew she “had the whole future ahead of her”. Hughes became the general manager and President of WYCB-AM, but stayed there only 6 months because she was unhappy. In 1979, she bought out radio station, Radio One with then husband, Dewey Hughes, and re-created it from scratch. Their aim was to give African Americans a voice. Radio One provides its audience with news, music, and opportunities for others to work in the field. Hughes became the first woman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Achievement in Radio Awards at its twelfth annual ceremony in 1998.

3. Irene Rosenfeld
Irene Rosenfeld has been in the industry of food and beverages for over 30 years. She drives business results by understanding customer needs, constant innovation, and making delicious foods. Rosenfeld became the CEO of Kraft Foods in 2006, and became Chairman in March of the following year. Rosenfeld helped change Kraft Foods change its face, footprints, and prospects. Before becoming the CEO and Chairman of Kraft Food, Rosenfeld was the CEO of Frito-Lay for two years. The Financial Times and Fortune recently ranked Rosenfeld No. 1 on their “Top 50 Women in Global Business” and “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” lists, respectively. Forbes has named Rosenfeld as one of the world’s “100 Most Powerful Women” for several years

4. Susan Ivey 
Susan Ivey is the former CEO and President of Raynolds American Inc, a manufacturer of tobacco and cigarettes products, effective from 2004 to 2011. She also became the chairman of the company in 2006, and the position lasted until 2010. Ivey was also the chairman of R.J Raynolds from 2004 to 2008. As head of Reynolds American, Ivey has guided the company’s efforts into the smokeless tobacco category, including the introduction of products. In 2009, Ivey was named the 59th most powerful women by FORBES.

5.  Muriel “Mickey” Siebert
Muriel Siebert is not a CEO of any company per say, but she is the founder and president of The New York Stock Exchange, which has made her get the title “The First Woman of Finance”. The company was established by Siebert in 1967, and is still running effectively and efficiently to this very day. However, she took a break from her firm in 1977 to 182 to serve as the first woman Superintendent of Banking for the State of New York under Governor Hugh Carey. As such, she was responsible for the safety and soundness of not only the banks, but also other financial institutions in New York State. To all of the world, she is known as Mickie, as well as being a leader and a risk taker.

The extraordinary wealth possessed by these women and their admirable traits make them fascinating people, worthy of our envy and appreciation. Ranging from media’s queen, Oprah Winfrey to other lesser known women, the following list features some of the world’s richest women billionaires.

1. Liliane Bettencourt
$22.9 billion France
As the world’s richest woman, Liliane has the maximum stake in the cosmetic giant, L’Oreal. She is the daughter of founder of L’Oreal, Eugene Schueller who is said to have had a troubled past owing to his ties with the Nazi regime. Liliane has held the stock of the company for more than 40 years.

2. Cristina Green
$8.4 billion United Kingdom
Christina is the wife of retail billionaire Philip Green who is the owner of well known brands such as British Home Stores and Top Shop. Christina and Philip are known for hosting parties at their mansion at Monaco which are attended by the rich and famous.

3. Heidi Horten
$3.7 billion Austria
Having inherited a $1 million fortune from retailer and late husband, Helmut Horten in 1987, Heidi Horten is the world’s 3rd richest billionaire. She spends time in her mansions alternatively in Austria, the Bahamas and Switzerland.

4. Oprah Winfrey
$2.7 Billion United States
Regardless of financial turmoil, Oprah has increased her net worth and is one of the 44 billionaires to have done so. She used her power and skills to garner votes for President Obama in the presidential elections. She is listed among the most generous celebrities of today, her fund is said to have funded 55 new schools in 12 countries. She has also made generous contributions from her personal fortune.

5. Shari Arison
$2.7 Billion Israel
Shari is one of Israel’s richest women. She controls the nation’s largest bank, Bank Hapoalim. She is also popular for having founded a for-profit company that helps to preserve water and reclaim water from pipes that are leaking. She also has plans to establish a solar energy power station in the Negev.