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Top 10 Party Destinations In The World

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 09:30 AM PDT

"No one looks back on their lives and remember the night they got plenty of sleep," truly said by some crazy party lover. If you are a party addict, you would surely want to spend your energy at a place that satiates your hunger to party. And with this list, your search for sizzling party destinations around the globe ends here. Read on before packing your bags!

10. Tel Aviv, Israel:

Due to its burgeoning night life and round-the-clock culture, Tel Aviv is known as "the never ending city". It is the super-casual attitude of this city that Israel witnesses some of the amazing jovialities year-round. Tel Aviv is the place where Asia's largest Gay Pride was held, and hosted first sex festival of Israel in 2008. Apart from these extra-ordinary events, this clubbing hub is always found hustling and bustling.

Tel Aviv, Israel

9. Bangkok, Thailand:

With friendly locals, towering luxurious hotels, and elegant night clubs, this Thai city has long been party travellers' favourite destination. Dance freaks gather at the dance floors of Bangkok 808, while those who are more into music and food, relax inside the Bed Super-club, a super stylish venue with a restaurant and a beautiful art gallery.

Bangkok, Thailand

8. Manchester, U.K.:

This city welcomes around 120,000 visitors every weekend, who gather at the major hotspots of the city. Manchester is known for its allegiance to live music. Bands, such as The Smiths, started their career performing out here. You can always go ahead and check out the techno and hip-hop based venues, if you are a break-beat addict. This city offers you diverse range of music and dance forms.

Manchester, U.K

7. Berlin, Germany:

Berlin is a strong competitor of Amsterdam, for having the most open and diverse night life in Europe. In addition to the multiple rock and techno 24/7 clubs, this capital city is also home to many stimulant clubs, that surely indulge more liberal and open-hearted crowd. Whatever your party schedule be, there are myriads of freaky hotspots to satisfy your party animal here.

Berlin, Germany

6. Amsterdam, The Netherlands:

Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam's famous party district, is a hub of countless dance clubs which do not open until midnight and stay busy until 7 am. You can find all kind of people piled up at various party hubs, from flamboyant chicks to high-class socialites, to travellers who are looking forward for freaky night outs. If you feel like dancing until noon, there are many after-hour clubs in the city to give you what you exactly want.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

5. New York, U.S.A:

New York is the city that never sleeps. It is thronged with bars, clubs and discos for everyone. New York has clubs and bars of all kinds, for all classes of people, from 40/40 club (Jay-Z's enormous 2-level sports club) to Copacabana, a club that hosts Latin music every night of the week. New York is an epicenter of zest. With a 24- hour subway system, New York is brimming with infinite forms of nocturnal bliss.

New York, U.S.A

4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:

This city is often referred as, "The Marvellous City". Party aura in this city is just overwhelming and you will feel every inch of it as soon as you lock your hotel room and head to the vibrant beaches. The water-front becomes bustling after midnight, with large numbers of disco clubs, samba beats all around and this humdrum continues until the wee hours.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3. Las Vegas, U.S.A:

Most of us have seen the movie "What happens in Vegas…" and the story is actually true. Vegas is known as "Sin City", for no reason. This city has totally uncompromising party atmosphere and lively night life. Las Vegas' party atmosphere suits everybody's needs and desires; clubbing is always done whole-heartedly, dices thrown all the night and chips stacked at every casino. Whatever you saw in "The Hangover" was cent-per cent true, although I don't recommend you guys to get married to someone when you are high!

Las Vegas, U.S.A

2. Ibiza, Spain:

One of the most popular nightlife cities of the world, Ibiza is the home to the largest club in the world, Privilege. Ibiza is a popular hopping island, where it's highly unusual to stop partying before 7 am. In case you are in for an explosive haul, you can visit clubs which remain open till 8 or 9 am. Party addicts in Ibiza wake up at noon and take evening naps to re-energize themselves for long party night ahead. Indeed you would need a lot of rest to bear a wild foam party at Amnesia.

Ibiza, Spain

1. New Orleans, U.S.A:

You don't need to relax your party spines when you are in the midst of various party venues. The party atmosphere here is just as vibrant on the streets as it is inside the clubs. Bourbon street is popular for its unusual party aura, because it's legal to roam and have liquors outside the bars and clubs, the only necessity is that it should be in a plastic cup. So, don't forget to order your hurricane (city's most popular rum drink) in a "to-go" cup before walking out of the bar.

New Orleans, U.S.A

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6 Signs You’re A Bad Spouse

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Do you wonder why your marriage or relationship isn’t going as well as you might have imagined it would? Do you think it’s because the person you thought you loved has changed or doesn’t really love you back? If you have such doubts about your relationship then there is a chance that you might not be as good a partner as you think you are. Many people don’t realize what they are doing wrong and don’t understand what happened when their relationships go south. If you are living in a bad marriage then before thinking about ending it, try to find out if the fault lies with you. If you are in a relationship that’s not working it’s even more important that you find out about your skills as a partner before you get married. Of course the chance always remains that your spouse is the problem but since the place to start is with yourself and to honestly judge yourself before blaming others. To help you in this here are 6 signs you’re a bad spouse.

6. You Don’t Listen:

Are you someone who likes to talk and talk all the time? If so then the chances are that you are a bad listener and your spouse is tired of having no one who’ll listen to them. Hearing and listening are very different things. If you are quietly hearing what your partner is saying without paying much attention to the subject matter then that’s not listening. Listening takes effort and concentration especially if your partner has communication problems. Honestly ask yourself if you really listen to your partner or just pretend to listen while dreaming silly day dreams in your head.

You Don't Listen

5. You Don’t Talk:

As important listening is, talking is just as important if not more. The opposite extreme is of the partner who never talks. You might be a good listener but you also need to be able to express your own feelings well. If you can’t do that then your partner will never be able to know how you really feel. It is important to be able to talk and express your feelings and point of views, without which the relationship is bound to fail sooner or later. You can’t expect your partner to instinctively understand your every thought without you vocalizing it or communicating in any other way.

You Don't Talk

4. You Work a Lot:

If you are a workaholic then chances are that your relationship isn’t going well. How can it when you spend most of your time at work. A lot of people just need to work a lot to stay happy. Such people try to justify their addiction to work by rationalizing that they are doing it for their family’s sake. But the best thing you can give your family is not money but time. If you are a workaholic and stay a workaholic even after finding an interesting partner then you are a bad spouse.

You Work a Lot

3. You Try to Control:

If you are the kind of person who likes to stay in charge then you could be a bad spouse. It all depends on how extreme this part of your nature is. If you want to control so much that you manipulate and bully and dominate the other person completely then you are definitely a bad spouse. You might think that you are doing it for their benefit but it’s just a rationalization. The best thing you can do for anyone is to help them be independent.

You Try to Control

2. You Try to Flatter:

The opposite of the controlling manipulative type is the people pleaser. Some people are just submissive and try to please everyone they meet. They do this the most with their partner. So much that it becomes flattery. While this might help inflate the ego of your partner and might work for a while, it’s not a recipe for a successful marriage. Just as dominating isn’t right, submitting isn’t right either. Both partners need to be independent and co-dependent in a delicate balance.

You Try to Flatter

1. You Can’t Control Your Anger:

If you are one of those people who get angry at small things all the time then you are going to make a bad spouse in spite of whatever good qualities you have. The truth is that there will be fights in a marriage and if you can’t control your anger it will be very hard for your partner to always love you. If you’ve ever hit your partner then you should just accept that you are the worst type of partner out there. If you just verbally abusive when you are angry, you don’t win any prizes either. The hallmark of a good spouse is to stay calm during arguments and always be civil and respect their partner.

You Can't Control Your Anger

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6 Effective Tips To Avoid Dengue

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 02:00 AM PDT

Dengue, commonly called break bone fever, is an infectious disease with symptoms of severe pain in joints, skin rash, headaches and fever. If the disease develops into dengue shock syndrome or dengue hemorrhagic fever, the condition could prove fatal to the patient. While most of the infectious diseases have been controlled, dengue is on rise since 1960's. Dengue fever is transmitted by the species of mosquito Aedes, who often feed during early morning hours or early in the evening. Given that the vaccine for the terrible malady has not been developed yet, the best option left is to avoid it with right measures. Here is the list of 6 effective tips to avoid Dengue fever infection through mosquito bites.

6. Eliminate Mosquito Habitat:

Larvae of the mosquitoes are aquatic; hence they need water to survive. Aedes mosquitoes live around residential areas in places where water remains standing in decorative earthenware, flower pots, drums, or in thrown trash like, old cans, broken pots, old automobile parts etc. We can control the breeding of mosquitoes by eliminating their habitats which facilitate their growth. Clean the clogged drains which are preferred by mosquitoes for laying their larvae. Stirring the stagnant water occasionally will destroy the larvae; moreover we can add insecticides or get rid of stagnant water to control mosquito population.

Eliminate Mosquito Habitat

5. Biological Control:

Mosquitoes can also be kept at bay by the biological control method as an alternative option which does not pose health hazards like insect repellents or insecticides. Introducing crustaceans and fishes that prey on mosquito's larvae into the decorative ponds, pools or other such water bodies around the home will prevent breeding of mosquitoes. Some natural enemies of the mosquitoes like the dragon fly, turtles, beetle larvae should be encouraged to breed in the environment as they are effective hunters of Aedes aegypti. Scientists are testing the new field of genetics to create genetically modified mosquitoes which may prevent dengue in future.

Biological Control

4. Plan Your Outdoor Activities:

If you plan to be outdoor between two to three hours after sunrise or in the evening before sunset; than you should take precautions to prevent Aedes mosquito bites, as this is their feeding time. They often bite during the daytime when the weather is overcast. Unless it is utterly important, avoid being in places which are infested with mosquitoes. Be vigilant in places where dengue fever has become endemic, or where a fresh outbreak has occurred.

Plan Your Outdoor Activities

3. Use Mosquito Repellent:

If you are outside during the peak biting hours of mosquitoes, that is dawn, dusk or early evening, then make sure you have insect repellent rubbed over the exposed body parts. If you are using sunscreen, apply mosquito repellent over it. Permethrin is a great mosquito repellent, but unfortunately it cannot be used directly on skin. It is safe to spray your clothes, shoes, net, curtains, or outdoor gears with Permethrin to keep the pests away. DEET and Picaridin are the EPA registered effective mosquito repellents that can prevent dengue fever, though they have some side-effects. Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil, Catnip, garlic, citronella, neem, black pepper and lavender are some great natural mosquito repellents which are good for your health. Growing lotus in ponds keeps mosquitoes away as they are not just great mosquito repellents but also kill the larvae.

Use Mosquito Repellent

2. Dress Smartly:

Cover yourself as much as possible to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The crafty mosquitoes can penetrate body hugging clothes, therefore, it is wise to wear loose long sleeved dresses that do not allow the proboscis, a needle like straw through which mosquitoes draw blood, to probe inside the flesh. Though many people do not prefer thick or tightly woven fabrics, they are the best bet against insect bites. Avoid dark colors, as mosquitoes seem to be attracted to them, moreover you cannot spot mosquitoes on dark colors. Pay special attention to your shoes, as mosquitoes often hover just above the ground.

Dress Smartly

1. Keep Your House Safe from Mosquito Invasion:

Mosquitoes love to feed on human blood when they are sleeping, as the still bodies allow them to suck the blood at their own comfortable pace. Keeping your home safe from mosquitoes, especially during night is very important to prevent the spread of dengue fever. Air conditioned homes are safe, since mosquitoes do not prefer cool environment, but not everyone can afford it. Keeping the doors and windows screened, or sleeping under the mosquito net provides enough protection too. Use safe insect repellents that keep the house pest free.

Keep Your House Safe from Mosquito Invasion

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Top 10 Beautiful Plants For Your Drawing Room

Posted: 27 Aug 2013 10:00 PM PDT

A beautiful plant decorating your drawing room does more than adding aesthetic value to the interior. Besides brightening up the place; plants are known to purify air, create soothing environment and spread pleasant fragrance. Plants are great stress relievers, since the living organisms interact with our body and mind. Some of the herbs act as an emergency first aid as well. Here is the list of 10 popular houseplants for drawing rooms, though the list cannot be universal, as individual choice differs.

10. Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is a great succulent plant which is easy to grow both indoor and outdoor. Aloe Vera is a perfect fit near your drawing room window, seeing that it loves sun. Besides being a great anti-septic which can heal cuts and burns, the plant has outstanding air clearing ability; especially to clean the harmful byproduct formaldehyde and benzene.

Aloe Vera

9. Jelly Bean Plant:

Jelly bean plant derives its name from its short leaves that look like live jelly beans. These beautiful plants are mostly grown for ornamental purpose, in addition to its easy maintenance. The plants flourish in all climates and tolerate all types of soil, plus, the new plants can be grown from dropped down bean leaves. The luscious plant appears adorable when the leaves take on different hues like yellow, red and green with the change of seasons.

Jelly Bean Plant

8. Yucca Gloriosa:

Yucca or Spanish dagger is a favorite flowering houseplant that adores many an office, living or drawing room. Yuccas are grown outdoors too, but the young plants make good decorations as houseplants. The plant can survive under medium light and does not require much of water to survive. Once fully grown the plants can look like monsters, but that takes many years. During their younger days they serve as great houseplants when placed in a sunny corner. They do not need much care or attention.

Yucca Gloriosa

7. Jade plants (Crassula Argentea):

Jade plants can reach a height of 1.5 meters when grown indoors. They take the appearance of shrub and survive with little care. The gorgeous green color is the main attraction of these plants which easily catch attention of people visiting drawing room. Jade plants should be trimmed regularly so that they don't become top-heavy and tip the pot over.

Jade plants (Crassula Argentea)

6. Spider Plants:

Scientifically known as Chlorophytum comosum, these are one of those resilient plants that thrive like weeds. The plant enhances the beauty of the drawing room with its dark green foliage covered with contrasting tiny white flowers. Moreover, the beautiful plant takes care of benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and xylene, commonly present in the air due to the products used in household.

Spider Plants

5. African Violet:

The beautiful flowering plants bloom around the year, adding color and beauty to the drawing room. They can be grown easily by chopping a leaf off an older plant and planting it in moist soil. Placed on a window sill or near to a place where the sunlight shines on, the plant blooms with attractive flowers in no time. Added benefit of this amazing houseplant is that, they are available in various hues to match the interiors of the drawing room.

African Violet

4. Mother-in-Law's Tongue:

This houseplant with a weird name is tall, dark and handsome with horizontal patterns on its leaves. The plant does not need any direct light to survive, which makes it an ideal choice to decorate the drawing room with smaller windows. It is also known as snake plant due to the dense long leaves that grow vertical and appear like snakes. The evergreen beautiful plant is recommended for homes as it converts a lot of CO2 into oxygen at night.

Mother-in-Law's Tongue

3. Peace Lily:

A beautiful plant with cream white flowers, peace lily or Spathiphyllum does not require much care as it survives in low light and dry conditions. The lustrous, lance shaped leaves of the plant adds to its beauty. Earlier the plant bloomed with flowers in summer, but now the hybrid varieties bloom throughout the year. The plant gets rid of many pollutants present in air.

Peace Lily

2. Philodendron:

Philodendron is one of the most popular houseplants, available in various shapes and sizes. The most beautiful feature of this plant is its heart shaped leaf which lends it a romantic aura. The climber thrives in many climatic conditions, which makes it easy to maintain. The vines may need a bit of pinching to hold them back from sprawling around. These houseplants bear appealing flowers which look a lot like Calla Lilies.

Philodendron

1. Chrysanthemum:

Chrysanthemums, lovingly called mums, are desired for their flowers which blossom in every color including the rare shades of blue. Apart from the colors, the flower heads occur in various forms like pompons, buttons or daisy like flowers. One of the prettiest of indoor flowers, the blue knoll mum grows well in pots and containers in the drawing room, as it does in the flower bed.

Chrysanthemum

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