Thursday, October 31, 2013

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10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 10:43 AM PDT

The beach is a great attraction for people for its natural beauty and the calming effect of sitting in the sun and staring off into the blue horizon. There is something very unique about visiting a beach and there are countless things to do at a beach. One of the people’s favorite things to do is to get a sunbath. And if you don’t want tan lines from your bra then you should visit a topless beach. Once if you’re ready, how about exploring these topless beaches that are widely popular among visitors.

10. Red Beach, Greece:

Red Beach in Crete in Greece is famous for the surroundings of cliffs and ancient caves and some ruins. It is a place of great beauty with serene blue Mediterranean water to swim in. It is a growing attraction among tourists as a topless beach.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

9. Little Beach, Hawaii:

Little Beach in Maui, Hawaii is a great place to go topless sunbathing. It is a favorite among tourists and a lot of them come here to get that perfect sun tan. The irony is that sunbathing is actually illegal here but the local authorities don’t follow this law and allow people to enjoy the sun while being topless and even nude.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

8. Abrico Beach, Brazil:

Uptill 2003 there was a ban on nude beaches in Brazil but people still managed to go topless without getting caught. But since 2003 the ban was lifted and now it is completely legal to be topless or nude on beaches such as the Abrico beach in Rio de Janerio. There is a naturalist association at Abrico beach that ensures a pleasant experience for topless beach goers.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

7. Haulover Beach, USA:

Miami is known for its beaches and one of the beaches, Haulover, is known for being the best nude beach. It is completely legal to be nude and this particular beach has been reserved for topless and nude naturalists who like to enjoy nature in the way that God meant us to be. It is a place worth visiting if you want to experience the nude beach culture in USA.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

6. Wreck Beach, Canada:

Wrech beach in Vancouver is a great beach for having some fun. The beach front is 7km long which makes it a long beach and a part of it is reserved for topless and nude beach goers. There is also a black market where you can buy beverages and smokes and just chill topless in the sun.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

5. Praia do Pinho, Brazil:

Praia do Pinho in Cambori, Brazil is a nude beach that will be great for topless enthusiasts. It is almost compulsory to be nude here and everyone will make you feel right at home. You can enjoy all the activities of any regular beach while being nude or topless.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

4. Samurai Beach, Australia:

New South Wales in Australia has the Samurai Beach Resort which is known for holding the Nude Olympics every year in November. It is a good place to show off your nude body and athletic abilities. This event is becoming very popular among the topless beach going crowd.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

3. Hedonism II, Jamaica:

As the name suggests, this beach is all about having fun. There are reserved areas where you can go nude or topless, and experience other enjoyments such as alcohol and drugs. This beach was built in 1976 as a place for people to be complete free and enjoy themselves as much as they want.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

2. Le Centre Helio Marin, France:

Le Centre Helio Marin is credited as being the first official nude destination in the world. It became popular in the 1950′s as a nude beach and the culture has grown ever since. Today you can even go shopping for groceries in the nude without anyone batting an eyelid. You can camp near the beach and have a nice topless holiday under the sun.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

1. Plage de Tahiti, France:

Plage de Tahiti in Saint-Tropez in the south of France is a popular destination for topless tourists. It is famous for being a celebrity beach where many Hollywood and European celebs can be seen enjoying the sun while being topless or nude. It is a prime location and so is pretty costly but the money is worth spending to be nude in great company.

10 Of The Best Topless Beaches In The World

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7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 10:40 AM PDT

Indian Railways can be said to be an entity on their own. Running through the highly diversified country, Indian railways carries nearly 9 billion passengers annually over the tracks that run more than 71,000 miles. Nothing can match the pleasant experience of staring at the beautiful landscapes fly past the window, to the monotonous chug chugging of the train. Traveling by train can be an experience in itself, especially if you happen to embark on a journey on these 7 most beautiful train routes in India.

7. Hubli-Madgaon-Vasco da Gama route:

Theis considered to be one of the most beautiful train routes of India not just for the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats, but moreover for the exquisite beauty of Dudhsagar waterfalls which it passes through. The milky water cascading from a height of 310 meters at first appears like tiny milky streams, but as the train comes near the traveler is overwhelmed with the sheer beauty of the four tiered gushing waterfalls. The Londa Jn is the nearest railway station for those who want to pay a visit to the falls.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

6. Jaipur – Jaisalmer route:

In striking contrast to the lush green sceneries you run across in India, the Jaipur – Jaisalmer train route offers you the bright sight of yellow sand dunes stretching over miles, with dots of camels, villages or habitats in between. The route is strewn with the essence of rural Rajasthan, the pastoral lifestyle, huts made of striking red bricks, camel herds and burning hot desert.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

5. Pamban- Rameshwaram Sea Bridge rail route:

Standing strong against one of the most demanding climatic conditions, the Pamban-Rameshwaram Bridge is the pride of Indian railways. Rebuilt after being washed away along with a train in the Tsunami of 1965, this is the second longest sea bridge in India. Spanning over 2 km with 143 piers, this is the only transport link between Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland India. The experience of riding the Palk Straits cannot be easily matched by any other train journeys you embark on.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

4. Konkan Railway route:

Konkan railway route runs across the beautiful Konkan coast, connecting Thokur in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra. Pummeling through hills, passing through its vast 91 tunnels, flying over more than 2000 bridges and slithering through the Western Ghats, the journey on the Konkan Rail route doesn't get boring even for a moment. The lush green forests and amazing sights can make your journey memorable forever.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

3. Kalka – Shimla train journey:

The 96 km journey by train from Kalka – Shimla is considered to the one of the best in India by any traveler who loves train journeys. Passing through breathtakingly beautiful hills and valleys of Himalayas, the narrow gauge railroad never fails to thrill you to no end. The railroad consists of 102 tunnels, 864 bridges and 919 curves including a sharp curve bending at 48 degrees, the journey falls nothing short of a roller coaster ride.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

2. Jammu – Udhampur railroad:

Facing the challenge of extreme climatic conditions, fluctuating from extreme cold snowy mountains to hot desert lands, the train runs through one of extremely tough terrains making it one of the most exotic rail routes of India. The 53 km long railroad passes through 20 major tunnels and flies over 158 bridges as its chugs its way through the scenic Shivalik Hills.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

1. Darjeeling – Himalayan Rail route:

The Darjeeling Himalayan rail road, lovingly called the toy train was constructed between the years 1879-1881. It was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, an honor which was only shared by Semmering Railway of Austria. The 78 km narrow gauge long railroad passes through the magnificent forests, tea gardens, rivulets and mountains of Himalayas making it one of the most special rail routes of India. If you are lucky, you could catch a glimpse of the great Kanchenjunga peak from the window of your train.

7 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Routes In India

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8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 10:36 AM PDT

The happiness of finding true love is often accompanied by the sadness of having to deal with a mother-in-law. There is no explanation as to why a motherly figure often turns into a monster when accepting the spouse of her child. A popular joke goes – Since God couldn’t b everywhere he made a mother. Then devil who did not want to fall behind created a mother-in-law. Some women accept the role of being mother-in-law gracefully, so much that they are loved, respected and welcomed like a mother into their children's homes. However, this does not happen too often. People end up with evil mother-in-laws who are hell bent on spoiling the happiness of the young couple. If you are lucky enough, you may spot an evil mother-in-law with the help of the 8 signs listed below, so that you can precautionary steps in future.

8. Shows more interest in your past than present:

An evil mother-in-law is very much interested in your past, be it which school you went to, what mistakes you made, who were you in love with and what you parents did in the past. She may go back in history and start digging out information even about your grandparents, but will not be interested in knowing who are today. A mother-in-law who is more interested in your past happenings than your present should clearly send a warning signals that she means trouble.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

7. Creates secret ID on social sites to follow you:

An evil mother-in-law wants to spy on you – where you have been, what you have done and how you are enjoying with her child. Therefore she creates a secret ID on facebook or other social media to keep tabs on you. As facebook is an open book where you share almost everything, it gives her a pleasure to know everything before you tell her, or if you intend not to tell her.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

6. She has perfect triggers to upset you:

You already had showdowns with your mother-in-law, which ended with few nights without you two looking at each other and want to avoid another showdown with her. You fail again and again, as she knows exactly what triggers you and when to push that button for maximum damage. She will not only create rift between you two for few more days, but leaves you hurting emotionally with her ways and words.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

5. Uses guilt to manipulate you:

Evil mother-in-laws are experts in using your guilt to manipulate you do their bidding, especially if you are marrying their only child or if she is a widow. Though you know that you are being manipulated, you will give in so that you do not appear to be a monster to your spouse or children. A manipulative mother-in-law is overly dependent on her child so much that they have to drop everything and rush to meet her requirements. Emotionally she is always ten steps ahead of you and your spouse.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

4. Blind to boundaries in relationship:

Every relationships has its boundaries, a mother child relationship is no exception. A mother-in-law who is blind to such boundaries is sending a warning sign of future problems. She will want to interfere and have her way in the wedding plans, your bedroom decoration, name of your child and also a say in your career. There is nothing personal about you that are out of boundaries for her. No matter how much you love your partner, how patient and tolerant you are; this is going to throw you off balance sooner or later.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

3. Insists on doing things that irritate you:

There is some food you do not like to eat, a movie or soap opera you hate or a color you dislike; it will be thrown at you too often for you to ignore it as a co-incidence. All the time she has a smiling face and shows no knowledge of your likes or dislikes. She will be so subtle, that even if you mention that she is doing it to irritate you, your spouse is going to end up saying, "Do you even realize how ridiculous you sound?"

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

2. Never misses an opportunity to let you know you are not good enough for her child:

No matter how good a job you hold, how highly you are qualified, how good a cook you are; you fall way behind being good enough for her precious baby. If she only felt that way, you could manage to tolerate her; what makes it worse is that she tries to prove her point in front of everyone, especially your partner. Nothing you achieve can make her change the way she feels about you.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

1. Backbites:

Backbiting and talking about you behind your back to her son/daughter is a sure sign of an evil mother-in-law. If the consequence is a blaring conflict between you and your partner, then it just underlines the evil intentions she has in her heart. Another evil strategy is to talk about the past relationships, evil doings or some aspect of her baby that would make you uneasy. This will again lead to an argument and leaves behind a feeling of insecurity in your heart about your partner.

8 Ways To Spot An Evil Mother-in-Law

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8 Artist Couples In Love

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 06:03 AM PDT

Artists are considered to be born romantics that listen to their hearts more than their brains. It is no surprise then that most artists have a strong and complex love life. When two artists fall in love you can be sure that sparks will fly in what always seems to be a passionate and flammable relationship. Falling in love can also motivate both artists to make art inspired by their mutual love. Here are 8 such artist couples who fell in love and became each other’s muse.

8. Willem and Elaine de Kooning:

Willem and Elaine de Kooning were both part of the New York School of Abstract expressionism or Action painting. They met in 1938 and fell in love. They got married in 1943 and remained together till Elaine’s death in 1989. Willem de Kooning died in 1997. Together they were the most influential couple in the Abstract art world during their time.

8 Artist Couples In Love

7. Lee Miller and Man Ray:

Lee Miller was a photographer and model who went on to become the lover and muse of another American photographer and surrealist artist Man Ray. She went to Paris with the intention of interning for Man Ray who at first refused as he didn’t take any students but later on fell in love with her and even let her handle his own photography assignments while he worked on his paintings.

8 Artist Couples In Love

6. Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keefe:

Alfred Stieglitz was an American photographer who is considered a pioneer in photography as an art form. He was married to Emmy Obermeyer when he fell in love with American artist Georgia O’Keefe. O’Keefe is today known as the mother of American Modernism and remained the muse of Stieglitz till his death in 1946. The couple married but rarely spent time together as Stieglitz like New York while O’Keefe lived in New Mexico.

8 Artist Couples In Love

5. Max Ernest and Leonora Carrington:

Max Ernest was a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist and poet. He is known to be a pioneer of the Dada and Surrealist movements. Leonora Carrington was a British born Mexican artist and novelist who fell in love with Ernest without even meeting him on just seeing his art. When they met in a party in London they bonded and left for Paris where Ernest left his wife for Carrington. Their relationship didn’t last long because of WWII during which Ernest was arrested first by the French for being German and later by the Germans for creating decadent art. He escaped with the help of Peggy Guggenheim and later married her. Carrington had psychotic breakdown and was institutionalized. The couple wasn’t able to get back together due to the misery they had experienced in their lives.

8 Artist Couples In Love

4. Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner:

Jackson Pollock was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was an alcoholic and had a volatile personality. Lee Krasner, an abstract painter herself, was able to handle Pollock’s reclusive personality and they fell in love. They remained together till Pollock’s fatal car crash. Lee died in 1984 as the widow of Pollock and an influential painter.

8 Artist Couples In Love

3. Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg:

Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg were two male artists in love who had to keep their affair secret because they were much ahead of their time. The details of their love came out much later. Robert died due to heart failure in 2008 and Johns continues to paint and produce graphic art. Their love affair wasn’t as flamboyant as some of the other artist couples but it probably seems so because most of it had to be kept secret.

8 Artist Couples In Love

2. Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo:

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo were both Mexican painters who represent the quintessential art couple. They were married to each other and were madly in love but the womanizing Diego cheated on her with her own sister after she had a miscarriage. Their affair went on for many years while they broke up and got back together only to cheat on each other and break up again. It might not sound very romantic but that’s the kind of love some artist couples have for each other. They both inspired each other to make art.

8 Artist Couples In Love

1. Pablo Picasso and Francois Gilot:

Pablo Picasso was 63 years old when he fell in love with a student, Francois Gilot who was only 23 at the time. She became his muse for a period of 9 years and gave birth to two of his children. But when she left her husband to marry Picasso, he backed down and later married Jacqueline Roque, to whom he stayed married till his death. Gilot became a painter and bestselling author in her own right and continues to show her work in exhibitions around the world.

8 Artist Couples In Love

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9 Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 05:16 AM PDT

When we think of sportsmen, we think of great men who work very hard to achieve super human goals. But we forget that these supermen are also human and have fallacies just like us all. Every now and then we are reminded of their weakness and their mortality. Sometimes sportsmen kill others and sometimes others kill them. It is always a tragic loss no matter whether they kill or get killed. Here are the 10 talented sportspersons who were killed before their time.

9. Steve McNair:

Steve McNair was an American Football quarterback who played for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. He was known as Air McNair and led the Titans to four playoffs. In 2009 he was shot by his mistress Sahel Kazemi while he was sleeping and later she shot herself too.

Steve-McNair - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

8. Sean Taylor:

Sean Taylor was another American Football player who played for the Washington Redskins in the NFL for four seasons. He died in 2007 when he was shot by intruders in his home in Miami. His death was met with outrage and national sympathy as he was a fan favorite.

Sean Taylor - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

7. Dino Bravo:

Dino Bravo, born as Adolfo Bresciano was a Canadian professional wrestler. He had a decent career with the WWE and proclaimed himself to be Canada’s strongest man. He was shot 17 times in his home in Quebec on March 10, 1993 due to the alleged connections with the cigarette smuggling cartel in Canada.

Dino Bravo - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

6. Corrie Sanders:

Corrie Sanders was a professional boxer from South Africa. He became the WBO heavyweight champion in 2003 in a match that was considered a big upset when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko. In 2012 he was shot during an armed robbery and later died in a hospital succumbing to his wounds.

Corrie Sanders - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

5. Hector Camacho:

Hector Camacho was a professional boxer from Puerto Rico who was nicknamed, Macho Camacho for his flamboyant style of boxing and great in ring presence. He was the first boxer to win 7 championship titles in 7 different weight classes. In 2012 he was shot at while sitting in his car outside a bar in Bayamon in Puerto Rico. He died 4 days later in the hospital.

Hector Camacho - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

4. Ben Wilson:

Ben Wilson from Chicago was an American high school basketball player who was considered to be very talented and was predicted to do very well once he passed out of high school. But he never got the chance to do that when was shot dead during an altercation. ESPN made a documentary on his life titled, Benji.

Ben Wilson - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

3. Oscar Bonavena:

Oscar Natalio “Ringo” Bonavena was a heavyweight professional boxer from Argentina. He had great success in both Argentina and later in the United States. He is most famous for his very close fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He was nicknamed Ringo because of his beatles hairstyle. In 1976, he had an affair with the wife of a brothel owner which led to the events of his death. He was shot outside the Mustang Ranch brothel by the ranch owner’s bodyguard.

Oscar Bonavena - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

2. Henri Pelissier:

Henri Pelissier was a French cyclist who won the 1923 Tour de France. He was known for his altercations with other riders on the Tour and the Tour founder, Henri Desgrange. He was instrumental in protesting against the harsh conditions that the riders had to face during the Tour. His wife committed suicide and later he was shot in self defence with the same gun by his lover who he was trying to kill with a knife.

Henri Pelissier - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

1. Andres Escobar:

Andres Escobar was a Colombian football player who was known as the “Gentleman of Football” for his good behavior. During the 1994 FIFA world cup he ended up scoring an own goal that led to Colombia’s loss against the United States. This event caused his death when he was shot a few days later in Medellin, El Poblado in the parking lot of a nightclub when three men approached him and shot him 6 times shouting “goal” with each shot.

Andres Escobar - Talented Sportspersons Who Were Murdered

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7 Greatest Strategists In Military History

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 08:08 PM PDT

We have fought wars through out our history as humans in this world. Although wars should always be looked at as bad, they also are opportunities for heroes to show their metal. Wars and battles have produced many heroes that later went on to do a lot of good for the world. The generals who formed the strategy during battles are usually considered heroes because their cunning and astute thinking is what wins wars. Let’s look at 7 of the greatest military leaders who were known for their strategies.

7. Helmuth Von Moltke:

Helmuth Von Moltke the elder was the chief of general staff for Prussia and later the united Germany for almost 30 years. He is known to be one of the first military leaders who transitioned into modern warfare with huge armies. He is famous to have said, “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy” which means that during the heat of the battle all plans are forgotten. Keeping this in mind, he came up with the strategy to create several army corps all of whom would operate independently and create their own plans during battle while keeping in mind the general objective. He won great battles against Austria-Hungary, Saxony and later France.

6. Erich Von Manstein:

Manstein was one of the greatest German strategists during World War II. He worked together with Rundstedt during the invasion of France. He suggested plans that were unusual for the German army but when they were used, they resulted in great victories across the Seine. This got him promoted to the rank of General. He later commanded the Panzer Corps and became Field Marshal of Army Group South that tried to break through to the trapped German soldiers in Stalingrad. He wasn’t successful because Hitler didn’t allow the German pockets to try and break the encirclement. Manstein later claimed that Hitler should have resigned left the war to professionals. He was the last of the successful German leaders still fighting when the war ended. He was tried for war crimes and faced a sentence of 18 years but was released after 4 due to health reasons.

5. Dwight D. Eisenhower:

Eisenhower along with Churchill was the head of the allied forces during the Second World War and is credited with the eventual allied victory. He was a very religious man and is credited with the “In God we trust” motto adopted by the US during his presidency. During WWI he was the commander of the US Tank Corps and held other instructional posts. He lacked on field experience but his strategic and diplomatic capabilities made him the person of choice to take the command of the complete allied forces in the European Theater during the later stages of the war. He later went on to become the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. His strengths lied in the ability to lead flamboyant commanders who often tried to outperform each other and maintain diplomatic relations with a wide variety of allies.

4. Thomas J. Jackson:

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was one of the greatest generals of the American Civil War. He lost only one battle in his complete career when he got wrong information about the numbers of Union soldiers he was fighting. He earned the nickname Stonewall because he prevented the North from reinforcing their army in Richmond by not letting them cross the Shenandoah Valley. The North send three armies of about 52,000 to fight Jackson’s 17,000 strong army but met failure in all 5 battles. Jackson was a great strategist and waited for the opposition to make the first move, anticipating their moves according to the terrain and then made his offensive accordingly. Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men and his left arm was amputated. He died 8 days later due to pneumonia.

3. Hannibal Barca:

Hannibal is credited with devising the pincer maneuver that has been used so many times since then. He crossed the Alps with his army and wanted to conquest the entire Roman Empire. He defeated the Romans at Trebia and Lake Trasimene. Then came the battle of Cannes which is one of the bloodiest single day battles of all times. Hannibal anticipated the Romans to attack his center with the ancient phalanx formation which is impossible to break from the front and so he positioned all his best soldiers on the flanks. When the Romans attacked, Hannibal’s army was ready for it and the soldiers at the center retreated, drawing the Roman army in. The flanks moved to surround the Romans and the cavalry covered any chance of retreat from behind. What ensued was a slaughter of the Romans during which more than 50,000 men died from the Roman side and 10,000 on the Carthaginian side.

2. Napoleon Bonaparte:

Napoleon Bonaparte was probably one of the greatest military generals in Europe. He managed to capture almost complete Europe and lost very few battles. His strategies were what gave him the edge even when all of Europe allied against him. He often won against larger armies, luring them in and then attacking their weak points. He made the mistake of chasing the Russians into Russia which as Hitler will tell you is a big mistake. The Russians retreated and let the Siberian winter do its job. When he got back to France he had lost a large part of his army but his ambitions hadn’t been satisfied so he raised another army. Some say that he had lost his touch as in Waterloo he was defeated because of his own mistake of starting the fight too late and letting the allied soldiers to receive reinforcements of 50,000 troops.

1. Alexander the Great:

Alexander of Macedon was such a great military leader that he is now called Alexander the Great. He fought 17 major battles and won every single one of them. He extended his empire all the way up to India where he finally met defeat mostly because his own army was sick and tired of the endless conquest. Many times he engaged much larger armies and sill managed to win because of his better strategies and the more organized way of fighting that his army employed. His most famous battles were against the Persian Darius III where he out maneuvered the Persian army at every move.

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6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 02:52 AM PDT

Dominance is having an upper hand in a situation or a relationship by a person. Dominance is often mistakenly associated with bullying, exerting power, being in control or subduing another individual. Natural dominance comes from confidence, wisdom and winning respect which is not an easy task. People who try to bully or subdue others may be disliked by others, but a subtle, smart and natural dominant person is respected and loved by everyone. Before embarking on your venture of being a dominant person, first you have to draw a line between dominance and arrogance or aggressiveness. Here are 6 smart and subtle ways to show dominance without annoying or enraging others.

6. Do not bark:

Barking dogs seldom bite. Do not try to exert power or control a situation by threatening or barking out orders. That does not work always,or with everyone. The smart way is to insinuate and be covertly persuasive, which will not just get the message passed on, but the individual on the other end will not feel like being under pressure or pushed down. When you try to dominate people with rough talk, it only takes some time before they rebel against you; but with proper skills they may not even know that they being dominated. Keep in mind that your action will have to speak out for you to be dominant. A person who orders everyone into water for swimming, but declares he cannot swim will not remain dominant for long.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

5. Time your words and behavior:

Untimely demands are likely to get rejected; in addition it may cause negative feelings among people. Say right things at the right time, so that you will face less rejection and more acceptances. When you time your action and words appropriately, the positive response from others becomes a routine, and you will be dominating without your own knowledge. A smart person makes hay while the sun shines.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

4. Create a proper balance:

To be dominant person, it is highly important that you be firm and stern. This quality of a dominant person is universally known and accepted. What many do not know is that it is equally important to be empathetic, flexible and understanding to remain dominant. A person who is very stern and firm without understanding what others are going through will soon hear the common response to such behavior, "Go to hell". That will be the end of the dominance.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

3. Set your limits:

People do not hate dominant people; contrary to general belief, they are respected and loved by everyone. It is when dominance crosses its limits and turns into controlling or arrogant behavior that you generate negativity in people around you. Set your limits, and learn to let go when you have to. Giving in to others once in a while will not change you into a submissive weak person; in fact, it will earn you respect of others. Realize that arrogance and controlling behavior are signs of your weakness, fear and loss of self-confidence.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

2. Be Polite but assertive:

Being assertive and open about what you want is quite important if you trying to be a dominant person; the only catch here is to be polite while making your point. Rudeness will cut the line drawn between being dominant person and being controlling person. Keep control over your emotions and avoid emotional outbursts. A calm peaceful voice can convey your message in a much better way than a loud and rude tone. Giving into fears, anxiety, anger or impatience will hinder your progress towards being a dominant person.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

1. Dominance over yourself:

If you cannot exert dominance over your own choices, emotions, actions or words, there is very less chance that you will have any influence at all on others. Gain confidence, self-control and try to manage your life on your own terms. Do not lose control under testing time, because, this is your opportunity to prove your mettle. Express exactly what you want, not just with words, but more through your body language. Do not allow sugarcoated words to manipulate your self-control. Dominance is not always walking down the path you choose, but it is not allowing others to misguide you to walk down the wrong path. Try to earn respect with the compassion you show for others, not their wrath by showing your selfishness.

6 Smart And Subtle Ways To Show Dominance

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6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 02:06 AM PDT

Death is a destination shared by all living things. People view death with fear, as means of escape from worldly suffering, or a natural process of replacing the old with new, based on their own way of thinking. Different religions and cultures view spiritual enlightenment in different lights, but the basic meaning remains that being enlightened is having full comprehension of our purpose of life which ends with death. According to the author of 'On Death and Dying' Elizabeth Kubler Ross, death is nothing but a peaceful cessation of the functioning of the body. A spiritually enlightened person does not fear death but views in different ways based on philosophy of his/her life.

6. Death helps us perceive impermanence of life:

Awareness of death helps people perceive the eventual futility of worldly bonds, relationships, pleasures and wealth. The followers of Buddha are often encouraged to meditate on death, as it helps them to understand the impermanence of life which helps them from falling victims to worldly pleasures and greed. People who fear death often try to hide from it by immersing themselves in superficial happiness. When we understand the inevitability of death, we can focus more on spiritual enlightenment and self actualization as we know that death can strike any moment and the time we have on hand counts.

6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

5. Death is not be feared:

Epicurus stated, "Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not." There is no meaning in spending our lives in fear of death, because we as people do not feel the pain of death. We cease to exist, so does our pain and suffering.  A person can live a life of satiation and tranquility when his mind is free from the fear of death. Spiritually enlightened people strive to overcome the fear of death and perceive it as an end of pain and suffering.

6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

4. Death is peaceful sleep:

We end every day with a peaceful sleep in the night, so do we end our lives with a longer sleep known as death. With wisdom comes the enlightenment that, like a person who spends the day fruitfully sleeps peacefully in the night, so does a life well spent life brings peaceful unperturbed death. Ceasing of senses happens to us every time we go sleep; death is nothing much different than this other, than we do not wake from the next morning.

6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

3. Life is trial:

According to the philosophy of life after death; our present life is nothing but a preparation for the permanent afterlife. The followers of many religions believe in life after death in next realm. They consider death to be a passage which leads them to be one with their creator, in other words death means being unified with God. The acceptance of life after death has enabled the believers to accept that God is ultimately just and whatever injustice happens on earth has a reason. The life after death philosophy helps people to overcome the grief, fear and fatality of death.

6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

2. Death is not an end but a new beginning:

People, who believe in rebirth and reincarnation of souls, do not consider death a calamity or end, but a new beginning through rebirth.  Followers of Hinduism believe that man creates his own destiny on earth, as his actions are responsible for how he will be reborn. People often try to attain freedom from this cycle of birth and rebirth by attaining Moksha. Therefore death is not viewed as a calamity but freedom from the suffering of a vicious cycle. On the other birth is viewed as continuing of the suffering, but an opportunity to earn Moksha.

6 Ways A Spiritually Enlightened Person View Death

1. Death is certainty of life:

Death is a proof that no matter how much we progress, as mortals we are ultimately helpless and vulnerable when the end comes. Spiritually enlightened people hold death as a mirror that helps them to accept other facets of life that cannot be controlled. In the fast changing world, the spiritually enlightened people see death as an unchanging certainty and constant factor of the universe. People, who fear and try to hide from death, will ultimately, fail in living their life to the fullest, whereas death will make its appearance when it has to.

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Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 01:33 AM PDT

If there was ever a television series worth watching then it has to be House MD. This incredible medical drama series works because of great and deep writing, wonderful direction and cinematography, amazing background score and brilliant acting my all the cast especially the lead actor Hugh Laurie. Laurie is an incredibly talented person in real life and he plays an incredibly talented doctor, Gregory House, in this series who only relies on logic and reason, is shamelessly selfish and doesn’t mind manipulating even his best friend for his own needs. It’d be a silly attempt to make this list but after running behind critics and fan shows we’ve concluded that following ten episodes of House MD have something special.

10. Games (S4E9):

“Games” is an episode in season 4 of House MD. In this episode House has to make the final decision about who to keep in his team and who to fire. The episode stars Jeremy Renner, of the Hurt Locker fame, as punk rock guitarist Jimmy Quidd and delivers a good performance. There is a great guitar composition playing in the background towards the end of the episode that was composed and performed by Hugh Laurie.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

9. Three Stories (S1E21):

In this season 1 episode we learn about how House hurt his leg. The episode is very well made with House teaching a class of medical students. He tells them three stories about three patients suffering from problems to their legs. They have to diagnose what is the problem with each patient and one of that stories is that of House.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

8. Euphoria Part1/Part2 (S2E20/S2E21):

This is the first two-part episode in the House MD series. Only two more two-part episodes were made in the series and incidentally both are on this list. In these episodes, a policeman is brought in who is irrationally giddy even after getting fragments of a bullet lodged in his head. As the team tries to find out what disease he’s suffering from, Foreman also gets infected. The policeman dies at the end of the first episode but Foreman is saved at the last moment when House discovers the real disease.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

7. Broken Part1/Part2 (S6E1/S6E2):

Broken is a two-part episode that forms the starting two episodes of season 6 in which House is in the Mayfield Psychiatric Hospital to get rid of his addiction to vicodine and other psychological problems. He meets Lydia, a patient’s sister in law and falls in love with her. These two episodes were very well received for the brilliant performance by the actors and also the way the two episodes were shot like a short movie.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

6. House Vs God (S2E19):

This is a great episode of season 2 of House MD. In this episode House has to deal with a young faith healer who claims to be able to talk with God. This is a very interesting episode as seemingly miraculous things happen but House refuses to believe that faith healing was possible and in the end he turns out to be right.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

5. House’s Head/Wilson’s Heart (S4E15/S4E16):

These two episodes are part of the same story and form the season finale of the fourth season of House MD. House gets in a bus accident and has memory loss but remembers that somebody on that bus is going to die. In House’s Head we get to take a look at how House’s brain works and in Wilson’s Heart episode tests the friendship of House and Wilson as House treats Wilson’s girlfriend Amber Volakis.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

4. Everybody Dies (S8E22):

Everybody Dies is the series finale and appropriately is one of the best episodes ever. House is in an abandoned building that is slowly burning to the ground with the dead body of an old patient and fellow addict. His subconscious argues with him about the patient and his illness. Wilson and Chase try to find House and just as they reach the building, it crashes down. House is considered dead but later on is found to be alive. He and Wilson drive off into the sunset as the series ends.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

3. No Reason (S2E24):

No Reason is the season 2 finale. In this episode a patient shoots House. When he wakes up he finds himself next to the man who shot him. As he tries to work on a case it turns out that everything is not as it seems. House start hallucinating when he finds out that the man who tried to kill him did so because House had treated his wife and had told her about an affair he had had due to which the wife later committed suicide.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

2. Help Me (S6E22):

Help me is the season finale of season 6 of House MD. In this episode House struggles with his relationship with Cuddy and also has to save a woman trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building. He is also treating the crane operator who fell asleep at the crane which caused the building to collapse. In this episode House is struggling with his addiction to vicodine as things fall apart in his life.

Top 10 Most Popular Episodes Of House MD

1. Last Resort (S5E9):

Last Resort is an episode of the 5th season of House MD. In this episode a man takes the waiting room of the Princeton-Plainsboro hospital as hostage where House and his team member Thirteen are also present. He demands to be cured from a long undiagnosed illness that he’s been suffering from. The man wants House to give all medications to the hostages before giving it to him so that he can know that they are not just anesthesia. Thirteen volunteers to be the guinea pig and we get to go deeper into her psyche and also see how House manipulates everyone including the gun wielding man.

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10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

Posted: 29 Oct 2013 09:06 PM PDT

If anyone can be rated for solid consistency and instant likability then Morgan Freeman is the name that comes to mind before others. The man acted in almost every kind of genre, be it comedy, drama or thriller. The career that spread over six decades has to its credit some perfect jewels such as 'Invictus' and 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Because of his authoritative presence, character and deep voice, Freeman is truly regarded as one of the legends of Hollywood in the last many years.

 

10. Se7en:

If you are into thrillers then Se7en is film that is a must see. Perhaps, one of the very best thrillers in the 90s, the movie stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two detectives in search of a serial killer. Morgan with his splendid acting persona easily dominates the proceeding for major part of the show.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

9. War of the Worlds:

Known for his authoritative style of dialogue delivery, Morgan Freeman brings out certain poise and fatherly touch in his voice that forces the listener to remain glued to the screen. The movie by Steven Spielberg earned mixed reviews from movie critics but Morgan received thumbs up from one and all. This Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg collaboration is worth a watch for this great actor.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

8. Glory:

This 1989 released movie was more discussed for the acting prowess of young Denzel Washington. But in actuality it was John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman) who kept the momentum rolling with his no-nonsense attitude and straight & sensible talking. Particularly in the silent scenes, Morgan produced his patented tap and unforced warmth accompanied by his trademark ease.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

7. Deep Impact:

Those who have missed this picture have really lost out on something in their life. Deep Impact was released in the year 1995 and Freeman played the role of American President with a task of saving the world as a comet is about to strike the earth. His epic role was praised by one and all and gave him world audience in a true sense for the first time.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

6. Million Dollar Baby:

Hillary Swank won Oscars for her performance of female boxer in the movie while Freeman also bagged the Best Supporting Actor Award. This 2004 release is a nicely paced drama based on a solid script.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

5. Driving Miss Daisy:

This 1989 released movie adapted from the play by Alfred Uhry of the same name is about a lady named Daisy and her black middle aged driver Hoke (Morgan Freeman). The movie that is a wonderful comedy won four Oscars. After this flick, Morgan graduated from being a supporting actor to a full-fledge A rated star.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

4. The Shawshank Redemption:

If you haven't watched this classic picture, then make sure this weekend you are planning this one on your TV. Watch it for no one else but Morgan Freeman. This 1994 critically acclaimed movie was completely different from the other prison movies on the rack. Again, it was his capability and signature touch that prevented the movie from turning out into another of those conventional prison flicks.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

3. Evan Almighty:

Morgan Freeman in the character of 'God' in the flick was simply superb by any standards. Although, he was presented in the similar kind of role in one of his earlier movies named 'Bruce Almighty' along with Jim Carrey, Evan Almighty became more famous for the comic content it carried. Steve Carell also appeared in the movie. He introduced a funny soul into his otherwise serious character with precise subtleness, which only he could achieve.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

2. Street Smart:

Street Smart is considered to be the best crime thriller of its time (mid-80s). Other than Morgan Freeman, the other actors were Mimi Rogers, Kathy Baker and Christopher Reeve. The legendary actor earner an Oscar nomination for the role of an angry pimp called 'Fast Black'. The role was very challenging but he executed it to utmost perfection.

10 Movies That Made Morgan Freeman A Legend

1. Invictus:

Starring as Nelson Mandela, Morgan Freeman alongside Matt Damon was one of the best movies based on sports theme. The movie was even nominated for Oscars. The movie was based on the story how Nelson Mandela united his people in South Africa in 1995 during World Cup Rugby matches to fight against the British oppression. Morgan Freeman was par excellence in the film.

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Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Posted: 29 Oct 2013 08:22 PM PDT

No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to shed those extra pounds if you don't know the basics that apply to the process. To take it scientifically, you need to make sure you eat lesser calories than you can burn throughout the day to lose or maintain weight. That means what you eat has a lot to do with your body weight, and may have a remarkable impact on your overall health as well! Dietitians opine that certain foods when consumed in routine can help you lose and maintain body weight. This must be mainly because they keep you full so you can fight food cravings. Run after these foods if you need to cut those extra fats on your body.

10. Dark Chocolate:

It is in trend now to munch on dark chocolate before and amid meals to lose weight. Research has proved that those who eat dark chocolate consume 15% less fast foods like pizza hours later than those who don't. However, you may not get same results with milk chocolates. Then enjoying a square of dark chocolate between meals doesn’t sound that bad!

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

9. Soups:

Develop a habit of starting your meal with a bowl of soup prepared from fresh veggies. If you are a non-vegetarian, it would be best to have broth-based soup for it will make you feel full so you end up eating less. Make sure you have soups worth 100 to 150 calories per serving.

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

8. Red Peppers:

Studies conclude that eating Red peppers for breakfast can offer you a searing weight-loss boost! Actually, it is capsaicin found in red peppers and chilies that does the trick here. Capsaicin has amazing appetite suppressing properties that don't allow you to eat more than requires. So how about making your breakfast spicy with red peppers for a fiery weight-loss kick? Well, not a bad idea.

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

7. Green Tea:

This powerful beverage has a multitude of wellbeing advantages and the best part is that it can facilitate painless weight-loss! Interestingly, green tea is a matchless pre-workout drink as it increases your endurance by over 24%. You can exercise longer burning more calories than you consume through your post-workout diet. Green tea also has powerful antioxidant properties that are helpful in boosting body metabolism and increasing heart rate. This is how it makes you feel energetic for as long as you are working.

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

6. Apple:

An apple can control weight gain, but only if you chomp freshly peeled slices and not the applesauce and juice! It has been proven that the apple fruit tames appetite whereas sauces and juices don't, and those who eat apple before meals consume lesser calories than those who take different snacks. The reason is that the whole raw fruit is rich in fiber that keeps you full longer.

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

5. Celery:

Celery is already a widely-recognized weight-loss food. You end up burning more calories eating celery than your body acquires consuming it! But that never means it has low nutritional value. It is rich in fiber that is great for digestion and foliate that is a nutrient boosting new cell formation.

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

4. Cucumber:

With their surprising nutritional benefits, cucumbers are a definite part of salads everywhere. They make you full with negligible calorie intake only. Best results can be obtained by having them as a crunchy snack with the skin on before and amid meals. Also, cucumbers best replace unhealthy snacks including potato chips!

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

3. Salad:

Consuming a saucer full of fresh salad before and in the middle of your main meals makes you eat less and control cravings for junk. A low-calorie fruit and vegetable salad ensures regular intake of veggies that enable easy weight loss. The key, again, is that you feel full after having salad before every meal and can't pig out excessive on your main meal. The real part is great nutritional value of fruits and veggies sliced for salad though!

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

2. Porridge:

Porridge oats have minimal GI which means the carbohydrate releases into your bloodstream quite slowly, helping you prevent food cravings by keeping you energy levels sustained. Since porridge is oatmeal that is simply boiled and cooked slowly, you consume no fat eating it. Plus, high fiber content helps you feel full for long!

Top 10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

1. Egg:

Egg (yolk?) means lots of protein that helps you dodge snack attacks while you work feeling contented during day. You can start your day with omelets or scrambles and feel full right away. A 350-calorie egg breakfast with beef sausage will provide immense protein lasting till your dinner, making you eat in limit.

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Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

Posted: 29 Oct 2013 06:29 PM PDT

The Moon has inspired countless artists, writers, religions etc. through out human history. It’s our closest neighbor in space. It’s the only object in space that man has set foot on other than earth. It directly affects earth through its gravitational pull and in many ways is our planet’s partner in its journey through space. You might know some basic facts about the Moon such as the lower gravity and the fact that it causes tides in our oceans but there are other facts about the Moon that you might not know.

10. The Moon Contains Parts of Earth:

The moon was formed when a celestial object, roughly the size of Mars collided with the earth. A cloud of vaporized rock rose into orbit around the earth due to that massive collision. This debris contained parts of the object that hit earth and of earth itself. These particles slowly collected together to form the Moon, so technically there are parts of earth in the Moon.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

9. The Moon is Not Spherical:

The moon looks spherical from earth but it’s actually shaped like an egg. We don’t see it because the pointed end of the egg is towards us. What we see is the central bulge of the egg which is the widest part of the Moon and it looks as if the Moon is spherical.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

8. There Might be Water on the Moon:

Scientists have predicted the presence of water on the moon. Several satellite pictures have shown the presence of frozen ice in some parts of the Moon. NASA is now planning on hurling a spent rocket towards the moon which will lead to an explosive collision. Debris from the surface and below the surface of the moon will rise in a plume and NASA plans on studying this plume to prove the presence of water on Moon.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

7. There is no Dark Side of the Moon:

Unlike shown in popular culture the “dark side” of the Moon is not literally dark. It is just the far side of the moon. The Moon spins on its axis in the same time that it takes to complete one revolution of the earth. This means that we are always seeing only one side of the Moon. The other side can’t be seen from the earth but it does receive sunlight and is definitely not dark.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

6. The Moon Has Geological Activity:

It was thought that the moon did not have any geological activity and its core was dead. But now scientists have found that the moon might have a geologically active core that might even be molted. Apollo astronauts found that there are moonquakes on the surface of the Moon due to the gravity of earth and sometimes cracks appear that release gases from inside the core.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

5. The Footprints of Apollo Astronauts are Still on the Moon:

The Moon has no atmosphere and so there is no weather. This means that there are no winds and no erosion and so the footprints left by the astronauts who walked on the Moon are still present intact on the surface of the Moon. These footprints have been captured in photographs by satellites and will still be there by the time NASA sends another mission to the Moon in 2019.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

4. The Moon is Moving Away from the Earth:

If you were fond of the Moon you might be sad to hear that it is slowly moving away from the earth. It drifts away from us at the rate of 4 centimeters per year. I guess there’s no point in getting sad because at this rate it will not be able to leave us before the sun swallows us both.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

3. The Moon is Slowing Rotation of Earth:

The Moon and the earth are locked in a gravitational dance as they travel through space. The Moon tugs on the earth and the earth tugs back. This tug of war has the effect of taking some of earth’s rotational energy away. So the Moon is slowing down the earth’s rotation by about 1.5 milliseconds every century.

Top 10 Facts About The Moon A Kid Should Know

2. The Moon Might be a Planet:

The Moon is the fifth largest natural satellite in the solar system. It’s even bigger than Pluto which used to be a planet. Some scientists believe that Moon can be considered a planet and the earth and the moon can be considered as a double planet system that revolves around the sun.

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1. The Moon Might Not be the Only Natural Satellite of Earth:

Scientists have found a 5 kilometer wide asteroid that is caught in earth’s gravity and is orbiting around the earth. Its orbit is horseshoe shaped and highly elliptical and it takes 770 years to complete on orbit. This makes it the second natural satellite of earth and it could be called the second moon of earth.

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