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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Burj Kalifa is the tallest sky scraper in the world and is found in Dubai. The construction started in 2004 and ended in 2009. The building stands at an awe-inspiring height of 2,717 feet.
This building was considered to be the tallest in the world at one point. It was built in 1931 and stands at 1250 feet. Unlike most buildings, this magnificent sky scraper took a little less than 2 years to build. It goes without saying that the Empire State Building is the pride of those who reside in New York City.
This sky scraper is found in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and stands at 1483 feet. It was built in 1998 and is said to be a symbol of Asia’s power and aspirations. The infrastructure and architecture is breath-taking and can be seen in popular Hollywood films like “Entrapment”.
The Woolworth Building is found in New York City and was built in 1913. An interesting fact is that Woolworth financed the construction of this sky scraper only with cash. It stands 792 feet tall and will undoubtedly mesmerize you every time you lay your eyes on it.
The Sears Tower stands at 1454 feet in Chicago and was built in 1974. After selling 9 billion dollars worth of merchandise, Sears decided to shift all operations under a single roof in Chicago. The Sears Tower is the tallest of its kind in North America and one can clearly see at least four states if one stands on the terrace of this building.
The Pitbull is undoubtedly the most dangerous dog as declared by the CDC or Centers for Disease Control. These dogs are stocky and muscular and weight about 65 pounds. What makes them dangerous is that when they attack, they target the victims throat and consequently, bring their jaws down.
Rottweilers are extremely territorial, which is what makes them dangerous. These dogs can weigh a maximum of 130 pounds and a minimum of 100 pounds. High-profile businessmen, celebrities and politicians use them as guard dogs.
Germany Shephards are associated with gentleness and tenderness because of various TV shows, like “Rin Tin Tin”. They can weigh about 100 pounds and are loyal police dogs, are family-oriented and serve well as guide dogs. However, if they are not treated well, they can be very cruel and mean. While this holds true for every other animal, fact is that Germany Shepherds are intelligent and very powerful, making them slightly more dangerous than the rest.
Even though Huskies can be very dangerous, fact is that according to research, only 15 people have died over 20 years. These dogs are so energetic that they are almost hysterical which is why they should be taken for regular walks. They can weight about 66 pounds and are very loyal to the family they belong to.
Alaskan Malamutes are very intelligent and are devoted to their masters. Like Huskies, they are very energetic and hyper and if one does not give this energy a positive outlet, they can become very aggressive and restless. These dogs weight about 100 pounds and because they are built for the Arctic weather, their coats are very coarse and thick.
One of the greatest DARPA inventions is the internet. The whole world uses the internet which is used to connect with people in all parts of the world. In 1975, DARPA declared the internet project a success and the Defense Communications Agency took over its management. By 1980 most of today’s protocols such as TCP and IP were stable, and applied throughout ARPANET by 1983.
The global positioning system is another great DARPA invention. It is basically a precise positioning and navigation tool. Today the uses of GPS have encompassed both the commercial and the scientific worlds.
Real time interpersonal communication via natural spoken language between people who do not have a common language is made possible through this great invention of DARPA. It helped break communication barriers existing among people worldwide.
This is another great invention of DARPA. Stealth aircraft make use of stealth technology to impede with radar detection and employ other methods to reduce visibility in the audio, visual and radio frequency spectrum. The development of this technology evolved in Germany during WWII.
It was found that arsenic can be used for other purposes such as even to operate electronic items. However due to its environmental dangers this may not last long.
It was in February 2005 that three people named Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley realized how difficult it was to upload and share videos online and thought of coming up with a solution. After applying various methods to make the videos more viral, it became popular with millions of videos being watched on YouTube. In 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock.
It has become one of the top dating sites in the world. It was launched by its founder Markus Frind in 2003 as a part of a project for him regarding ASP.NET. From a humble beginning, Markus has made it into a site earning $10000 a day. The most surprising aspect remains that Markus was the sole owner of this site until recently.
The success story of the famous social networking site, Bebo and its founders rank third on the list. It was in January 2005 that Michael and Xochi Birch launched it and immediately tasted success. At present, Bebo has over 40 million members, majority of them in United Kingdom. In 2008, AOL agreed to acquire Bebo for $850 million.
The idea of creating Zenhabits.com was to help people with personality development using blogs. Its founder Leo Babauta launched it in January 2007. At present, it caters to over 100,000 of its subscribers needs. This venture has proved to be so successful that Leo has changed it into a full time job.
Blue Lithium, launched in 2004 is an advertising network and was founded by Gurbaksh Chahal. It offers solutions to internet advertising .In 2007, Yahoo decided to acquire BlueLithium for a whopping $300million. At present, Gurbaksh continues his work on new projects which also includes a book.
Albatross’ are one of the largest flying birds on the earth and are known to have the longest wingspan ever recorded. The albatross (genus Diomedea) can be found in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific.
The Pelecanus onocrotalus or better known as the Eastern White Pelican can be found in the swamps and shallow lakes of Africa and southeast Europe through Asia. The White Pelican is protected by the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA).
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a species found in the Andes Mountains and neighboring Pacific coasts of western South America. It is one of the biggest flying land birds in the western hemisphere. The condor is a scavenger and feeds on carcasses of animals like dears and cattle.
Whooping swans live in places where there are large bodies of water as their legs are too weak to support their weight for too long when they are young. Whooper swans have a loud and deep call and can fly very long distances. Whooper swans migrate hundreds of miles to northern Europe and eastern Asia.
The Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier breeds on the peaks of mountains in southern Europe, Africa, India, and Tibet. They only lay one or two eggs every winter which hatch during spring. Bearded Vultures are scavengers but they prefer bone marrow so they drop bones from heights to crack them open.
