Posted on 18 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, caribbean, destinations, holiday, places, sights, Top 10 List, top ten list, travel, trip, vacation
With the winter setting in, your heart is longing for holidays in serene nature. You want to take a break from the monotony of your everyday life and spend some time with the close ones. Whether it is your family or friend, you can opt for Caribbean holiday destinations. Caribbean holiday tour is not all about cruise ships. You can get rejuvenated in the beautiful beaches at the Caribbean Islands. Caribbean beaches offer a complete holiday package for everyone. You can chill out in the beaches, or can enjoy some adventurous water sports with your friends. The nightlife here deserves a special mention as it is sure to spice up your mind. Caribbean beach destinations offer everything you may look for. Romance in the air of the Caribbean makes it perfect for any newly married couple. Caribbean islands are also the most appropriate place for planning a trip with friends. These islands have something for everyone, and that is why it attracts people of all ages. If you want to enjoy your winter in the Caribbean, you can surely check out the top ten Caribbean holiday destinations.
1. Bahamas
Bahamas is the best destination for someone who loves to explore islands. It boasts of seven hundred beautiful islands covered with white sand beaches. Turquoise water that surrounds the islands will surely warm up your soul. Apart from the natural beauty of this place, you can also enjoy activities like snorkeling and sailing.
2. Barbados
The beautiful beaches and coral island of Barbados will surely amaze you. The natural beauty of this place along with deep ridges, rolling hills, caves, lakes and wide range of flora makes it one of the best holiday destinations world over. To make your trip comfortable, you can find some of the best accommodation facilities here.
3. Dominican Republic
When it is a romantic trip for a young couple, Dominican Republic is the place to be. The second largest Caribbean island, which boasts of a remarkable history, earns huge revenue from tourism industry. The tourism industry of this island is making a consistent progress. Ecotourism is also a major cause of attraction here.
4. Puerto Rico
If you are planning a holiday with friends and want to participate in adventurous water sports like scuba diving or deep sea fishing, Puerto Rico is for you. The smallest island among the Greater Antille has excellent road connectivity network. It also has nine ports helping the trade and commerce in the region. Here natural beauty runs parallel with modernity, making it the perfect choice for any vacationer.
5. Jamaica
Jamaica, with a well-developed network connecting different parts of the world, can surely be listed among the top five holiday destinations of the Caribbean Island group. Though people can come by air, road or railways, road transport will be the best option. The natural beauty of the place with golf courses and clubs makes it an appropriate holiday destination.
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Posted on 17 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, colleges, computer, Education, science, top 10, top ten list, world
There is no lingering doubt that information and communication technology has taken center stage in the present age. Industries, businesses, schools and government are continually automating their processes as a way of bettering service delivery, keeping edge over competitors and enhancing customer care. As such, to be competitive in the current society, computer literacy is the key. Having recognized the need by a majority to get the best training in computer science, the article seeks to highlight some of the top ten colleges offering computer science in the world.
1. Carnegie Mellon University
Coming in at number one is Carnegie Mellon University. Over the years, it has continued to stay ahead of other institutions. This is greatly due to the teaching fraternity that has been empowered by the university which in turn has done the same for its students. In terms of IT infrastructure, no other college comes close to what Carnegie has. To get more information on courses, fee structure and scholarship opportunities, contact the college on:
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-8186
my.cmu.edu
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
At number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology or popularly referred to as MIT. What makes it one of the best in the world? For starters, the college has its own customized operating system that is utilized by both the teaching staff and students to get access to resources online. There are numerous computer laboratories that are well equipped with some of the latest technologies. In addition, the college is fully wired with Wi-Fi a feat that most colleges is yet to match. To get more information on the modules offered at the institute, contact them on:
MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-1000
mit.edu
3. Stanford University
At number three is Stanford University. Unknown to a majority of persons is that Google and Yahoo were both founded in this university. Situated in San Francisco, the university is best known for its desire to empower its student’s technology wise. One of the traditions that is characterized with the university is online access. To get more information on courses offered at Stanford University, you can contact them on:
Stanford University
Montag Hall
355 Galvez St.
Stanford. CA 94305
650-723-2091
admission.stanford.edu
4. University of California at Berkeley
University of California is best known for its innovation as well as liberal arts and is known for its prowess at producing some world class musicians. Nonetheless, the university has equipped itself with some of the latest computer technology infrastructure and offers advanced courses in computer science other than arts. Over the past year, it was ranked as one of the best places to attain a degree course in computer science. More information on courses offered at the campus can be obtained on:
University of California-Berkeley: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
110 Sproul Hall #5800
Berkeley, CA 94720-5800
510-642-6000
students.berkeley.edu/admissions
5. Cornell University
At number five is Cornell University. It is difficult to come a cross an institution that has been ranked several time by market leading corporate organizations such as World Report and US News. It is increasingly being preferred as a leading choice by most international students. To get more information on courses offered at the university you can contact them on:
Cornell University
410 Thurston Ave.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-255-5241
admissions.cornell.edu
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Posted on 16 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, famous, People, quotes, thoughts, top 10, Top 10 List, words
So many people have said some very memorable things, and this list does not contain those; instead it is a top ten list of quotes that really should be more famous. Sir Winston Churchill made many pithy statements but the ones included here are those that are pertinent to today rather than only to the war years. In fact that is the criteria this list is based on; quotes that are as applicable today as when they were first uttered. The list does not include ancient quotes from Socrates or Plato although perhaps it should, however these can be included in another top10 list of quotes.
It was difficult to rate these quotes as they are all worthy of being number one, but here goes.
1. “Let’s be realistic! Demand the impossible.”
Think about this one; it actually makes a lot of sense in a negotiating situation. And it was said by Che Guevara who has to be one of the iconic figures of the 20th century, whatever your politics.
2. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever.”
Mahatma Gandhi spoke these words and they reflect his philosophy. He, like Che was a revolutionary, although the road he took to achieve his ends was very different in the end to that of Che.
3. “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
This was said by the great Albert Einstein who was a genius, but whose imaginative leap gave us the theory of relativity which has been more or less proved now. Imagination is extremely important as without it we would have no art, music of fiction.
4. “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.”
President John F. Kennedy. He demonstrated a good grasp of history which subsequent US Presidents (with the exception of Bill Clinton)did not seem to have. We certainly have to move with the times and look to the future and try to remedy mistakes of the past, not repeat them.
5. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream.” – (1963) Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr King would no doubt be happy that at last a Black American is President if the united States, and while his dream has not totally come to fruition America has made great strides forward in the field of race relations since this speech was delivered in 1963.
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Posted on 15 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, food, Health, nutrition, top 10, Top 10 List, vegetables
Some people have an aversion to green vegetables because they were forced to eat soggy greens when they were children. This is unfortunate, but as adults you can cook your own to perfection and enjoy the flavor. It seems that they are an acquired taste. However, green vegetables in particular are very good for our health as they contain the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. The superveg are broccoli and other members of the Brassica family.
1. Broccoli
Broccoli has been called the “liver of vegetables” because it is rich in iron and contains minerals which have antioxidant properties which help regulate blood pressure and help to lower cholesterol levels.
2. Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts are also well up in the rankings of health giving foods and although you may not like them boiled, there are many interesting recipes for them including Polonaise which goes some way to disguising their strong flavour.
3. Carrots
These really are good for the eyes, and your mother wasn’t far wrong when she told you they would help you see in the dark. These days you can drink carrot juice which comes from black carrots or red ones as well as the usual orange variety. Carrots are great in stews with other root vegetables and can also be grated into salads. If you want a healthy snack, eat a raw carrot.
4. Turnips
Turnips are not just good in stews and winter casseroles. They can be eaten in salads with grated carrot and fresh dates. If you have a burning sensation in the soles of your feet in winter, then you should boil turnips and soak your feet in the water. If this doesn’t relieve the sensation then you can make a paste with them and apply this to your feet as a salve.
5. Swede
Swede are underrated, but go well with turnips and carrots in a winter vegetable stew and as they can be stored, they are useful to keep in the kitchen in case you get snowed in. They can be boiled and then mashed with potatoes and served with a tasty brown gravy or a warming side dish. The Scots call these neeps and serve them on Burn’s Night along with haggis and whisky.
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Posted on 14 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, expensive, gifts, ideas, presents, top 10, Top 10 List
If you’ve ever wondered what you could buy the person who has everything, and money is no object, you might consider buying them their own Airbus A380, or the Rolls of your dreams, but they probably have several already, so what would be the point?
Here are some of the things that you might want to consider if money was no object.
1. Welsh gold mine
A now defunct Welsh gold mine could be purchased for very little money, but it would repay dividends if you also bought state-of-the-art equipment to mine the gold. Its claim to fame is that it is red gold and Charles and Diana’s wedding rings were made from it.
2. Oud oil
Oud oil is more expensive per ounce than gold, and is the most luxurious oil imaginable. You could buy up a whole year’s harvest of the oil and relax in the knowledge that the recipient of this gift would have what is considered the best smelling baths in the world. This has also been thought of as an aphrodisiac just as sandalwood and other aromatic oils resins are, but oud oil is supposed to be the best of this kind and stories abound about how men who were impotent miraculously recover their youthful vigor when they are surrounded by the pungent odour of oud oil.
3. Platinum
Bars of Platinum would be a good investment for your rich friend who would certainly appreciate the gesture on your part. More expensive than gold, platinum is more easily obtained than uranium, and you may have problems trying to procure that radioactive substance. Hopefully your friend wouldn’t want his/her own nuclear fuel anyway.
4. Island
An island might be just the thing. The Scots are always trying to sell some off, and there are a few small uninhabited Greek islands that could fit the bill. The weather would be better than an isolated rock off the Scottish coast too.
5. Pirate Ship
A really unique gift would be a wreck from the Caribbean. You could raise an old pirate ship and have it lovingly restored to thrill your friend, who would be especially delighted if he/she were a fan of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
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Posted on 13 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, causes, death, die, dying, Health, reasons, top 10, Top 10 List
At the world’s current population over 57 million people die every year. The causes are varied, but there are ten diseases and accidents which are the major reasons behind these deaths.
The Top Ten causes of death are listed below:
1. Ischaemic Heart Disease – 12.6%
Commonly classified as heart attacks, this disease is characterized as reduced blood supply to the heart muscles. There are many causes behind the occurrence of this problem and they range from age factors, dietary habits, diabetes, smoking, hypertension and sedentary lifestyles among other aspects. It is the most common cause of death in Western countries and the reason behind most hospital admissions.
2. Cerebrovascular Disease- 9.7%
These are generally known as strokes and are related to diseases related to the vessels supplying blood to the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause behind this. It damages the blood vessel lining, causing neurological damage and complications which often lead to death. Swift medical response can often prevent fatalities.
3. Lower Respiratory Infections- 6.8%
Pneumonia, lung abscess, acute bronchitis are all symptoms of lower respiratory infections. Among infectious diseases they are the leading cause of death. Symptoms could include fatigue. weakness, shortness of breath and high fever. Antibiotics have become an effective form of treatment, but among the lower economic strata these are difficult to get or cost too much.
4. HIV/AIDS- 4.9%”:
AIDS is a disease of the human immune system and is now believed to have spread in pandemic proportions through the world. According to a UNAIDS 2009 report 60 million people have been infected, with over 25 million deaths, and 76% of them have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is believed to have originated in central Africa in the early twentieth century.
5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – 4.8%:
In England it is believed one out of every 59 people will be diagnosed with having COPD. It is most commonly caused by tobacco smoking and also by coming in contact with noxious gases. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are a part of this group of diseases. In 1990 it was the sixth most prevalent cause of death, but due to a progressive increase in the number of smokers it is going higher as a cause of death as the years go by.
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Posted on 12 February 2011. Tags: advice, best 10, best 10 list, best ten, break up, breakups, Love, relationship, tips, top 10
Break ups are definitely the most complicated thing in any relationship. Building a relationship is a very difficult task but breaking up is also equally difficult. Being in love with someone just feels great and greater are the feelings of being loved. But unfortunately most of the beautiful love stories have to pass through a stage where the stories seem to end and the beauty of the story seem to fade. That stage is the stage where a relationship loosens and eventually ends.
You can reach to a stage of break up because of different reasons. Those reason can be personal, can be professional or it can be a common relationship problem. Reasons can be anything but important is how you break up. Every break up can leave you tormented, therefore it is absolutely important to break up in the proper way.
Here are the top 10 tips which we found best and a must follow rule while breaking up.
1. Don’t forcibly continue:
This is a very important aspect which you must keep in mind in a relationship which is heading towards a break up. Do not drag a relationship. If you don’t find any charm in the relationship or you have decided to break it up, do it instantly. The sooner it happens the better it will be. Being in forcefully in a relationship doesn’t help any one as the interest and the love perishes from the relationship.
2. Be Honest:
Honesty has always been the best policy. Be honest in a relationship. It is possible that you no longer want to be in a relationship and it’s also possible that you jus want to part because you don’t like your partner any more. At any case scenario, be honest to tell your partner the exact reason why you want to break up. It’s very important to make clear the exact reasons of breaking up. Anything hidden may bring you disgraceful thoughts about your own self as well the other person will always be in a state to guess the reason and often guesses made in emotion are wrong.
3. Do not cheat:
It is possible that you are seeing someone when you are already in a relationship with someone else. This is nothing more then cheating on the girl you are in a relationship as well as cheating the girl you are seeing. If you have already decided to break up with the existing relationship just break it up instantly and then see someone else. Building a new relationship without ending existing is a fraudulent act and must be avoided.
4. Break up in person:
Do not use the electronic media or a third person help while breaking up. It is always advisable to break up in person with your partner. If you want to break up just call the person and discuss the event face to face. Sending a text message or an email is not ideal. Avoid these technological aids and also keep in mind that your break up should be discussed by both of you not by communicating through a common friend.
5. Never break up in a public place:
Break up can be disastrous for either of you. A heart is tormented when it breaks. So make sure you break up in a private place where there are not many people around. If possible meet up alone in a room or house or a secluded place and then discuss the break up. Breaking up in public can be many a time embarrassing as the outburst of your emotions will be witnessed by many which will give you an unpleasant feeling.
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Posted on 11 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, best ten, nose picking, pick nose, picking nose, top 10, Top Ten, ways
Picking nose is an extremely common habit observed among almost all age groups. Nose-picking is the habit of extracting the nasal mucus, mostly dried, and other foreign elements from the nasal cavity using a finger. Most commonly, picking nose is regarded as a bad habit and even taboo in some cultures. The sight of someone conspicuously picking nose may generate a feeling of disgust. But, considering physiologically, picking nose sometimes seems to be imperative under certain conditions. Like, when some foreign elements enter the nasal cavity it does require immediate removal. So, in these cases we can follow some simple steps to manage picking nose quite inconspicuously in public.
1. The Thumb Method:
Take the index finger of your left hand, if your right nose is obstructed and vice versa and place it along the exterior of the nose needed to be dug. And then, casually slip the thumb inside the nasal cavity and using your thumb nail pluck out the dried mucus or the foreign body. Slowly slip out the thumb and be careful that you are not dragging the mucus. Take it out discreetly. And once it is done take your hand down to its normal position and flick the dirt off. But be careful to wear your nail fingers short. A long nail will bear the risk of tearing the delicate walls of the interior of the nasal cavity that may lead to profuse bleeding.
2. Hiding with the palm:
This is an excellent way to picking your nose in public without being caught. In this method you will be guarding the whole action with one hand and executing it the other. First of all cup your left hand slightly in such a manner that your index finger is right below your right eye and the thumb is positioned below the left eye. This is a highly strategic position. The palm will be hiding the nostrils from onlookers’ view. This gives the impression that you are rubbing your cheeks or the eye corners as one does when affected by headache. You can also close your eyes to better the impression.
Now, quite confidently, bring your right hand up and slip it under the left hand. Remember, it will be hidden behind your left palm. Use the right hand index finger to probe into the affected nose. Extract the disturbing element and once your restore your right hand to its normal position flick it off.
3. The athletic nose blow:
This process comes to be useful if anyone gets frequent cave-ins in their nasal cavities. This is an excellent technique to clear out blocked passages. But executing this process with perfection requires a slight bit of exercise for you will need to exert yourself with great force.
Exercise yourself a bit to get your blood circulating throughout the body including your head. Then, while running (or whatever your are doing) take a quick glance around, close your mouth, take a deep breath and exert the air from your lungs along with whatever is causing the blockage in one explosive blowing of the breath. And this can be done more inconspicuously if you can feign it as a sneeze. One word of caution is that the athletic blow-nose technique is not much recommended since it involves of blowing bacteria into your sinuses.
4. Fake a cough:
This is more or less similar to the process of hiding it with palm method. Here too, you will fake a cough and hide your nostrils and mouth with one hand and execute the whole action with the other hand using the index finger.
5. The ‘turn around’ method:
This is a courteous way of picking the nose and relieving yourself of the uneasiness (especially when the situation is extreme, like when your nose is itching) when you are in public. Presently, excuse yourself and turn around slowly. Promptly take out the obstructing mucus from your nose and take your hand down to your lap. Then seeking an opportunate moment, flick it away.
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Posted on 10 February 2011. Tags: best 10, best 10 list, best ten, fruit, Health, juice, Lose Weight, top 10, Top Ten, weigh loss, weight
An effective method of losing weight is to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, energy drinks and sports drinks. You can substitute all such drinks with fruit juice. Not only would the consumption of such juices help you infighting diseases but would also aid in the weight loss procedure. There is always a reason why experts recommend you to drink juices for maintaining a healthy diet. Fruit juice is healthy if consumed in moderation. Here is a list of the top 10 fruit juices which help loose weight.
1. Carrot Juice
Carrot Juice is highly beneficial for the human body. This particular juice contains high level of calcium, potassium and magnesium. Carotenes contained in this juice helps you remain healthy. It is converted into vitamin A by the human body and utilized accordingly. Carrot Juice also contains high level of antioxidant which is used to protect the body and helps in fighting diseases such as cancer etc.
2. Beetroot Juice
Beetroot Juice helps in the development and creation of red blood cells. This particular juice is rich in potassium, iron, Vitamin C and magnesium. This particular juice also helps those patients having memory losses or face problem concentrating. Beetroot Juice is particularly helpful in decreasing the damage done due to menstrual and menopausal problems.
3. Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice contains high volume of Vitamin C. This particular juice is known to be helpful in avoiding the various urinary tract infections which many women face all over the world. Cranberries can easily mix with bananas and form a natural, healthy drink full of vitamins and proteins which are necessary for your body. This particular juice is also known to prevent many other diseases such as E.coli which infects the bladder.
4. Pear Juice
Pear Juice is a must have in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This particular drink works miracles on its own but can be mixed with other fruit juices as well to form an even more powerful drink. Pear Juice is not only rich in calcium and Vitamin C but also contains high level of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus which is essential for the body to have.
5. Grape Juice
The purple colored grape juice is particularly useful for protecting brain cells. By consuming grape juice you are able to improve your memory. This particular drink is also rich in antioxidant which enables the body to effectively fight against any and all sorts of diseases.
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Posted on 14 April 2010. Tags: activities, adventures, best 10 list, best ten list, challenges, experience, extreme, life, life strategy, top 10, top ten list
Even doing these things will probably burn a hole in your pocket, it will all be worth it because the end will be near. Remember Jack Nicholson in the ‘The Bucket List’? Well, you get the idea. Here are some things which you must definitely do before you die.
1. Skydiving
Skydiving involves jumping out of an airplane and falling at a speed of over 120 MPH towards the Earth. The adrenaline rush you will experience will be beyond exhilarating and you will be glad you went ahead with it!
2. Dock With The International Space Station
Even though this will cost you about 20 million dollars, you will not regret spending that kind of money. You will be sitting in the space station and see the Earth in a completely different light. The planet will look like a gorgeous blue marble and the weightlessness will be exciting too!
3. Edge of Space Supersonic Jet Ride
In case you don’t feel like dishing out the 20 million dollars, instead, you can consider traveling till the edge of space in a Jet Fighter. You will be about 60,000 feet above ground level and moving at a speed that will blow your mind. If you want to get an idea of how high that is, imagine stacking about 40 empire state buildings on top of each other and standing on that structure.
4. Take a Ride on a Russian MIG-Fighter Jet
This adventure ride will make you travel faster than the speed of sound. You may also get a glimpse of Alaska while you’re at it! The jet will travel at a speed of about 1800 MPH.
5. Dive to the Titanic On-Board a Submarine
Everybody is familiar with the ‘unsinkable ship’-Titanic and the attached tragedy. If you do not mind parting with about 35,000 dollars, you can travel till the bottom of the ocean and see the ruins of this magnificent ship.
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