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- Top 10 Most Beautiful Roads In The World To Travel On
- Top 10 Haunted Hotels Where You Find Difficult To Sleep
- Top 10 Highly Creative Graffiti Artists
- Top 10 Iconic Innings Of Rahul Dravid In ODI
- 6 Ways To Make Excellent Keyword Notes
- Top 10 Happiest Countries In The World
| Top 10 Quirky Fashion Inspirations Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:15 AM PDT |
| Top 10 Most Beautiful Roads In The World To Travel On Posted: 23 Oct 2013 05:36 AM PDT There are times when your journey turns out to be so beautiful that you forget your destination. And then there are those special times when you may remember your destination but you may not want to reach there because the challenging adventurous journey with breathtaking scenery is enthralling you to no end. When you are travelling on roads that expand from coastal highways, dizzying mountain passes to bridges over great spans of water; you not only get to see a country from close quarters but also experience the joy of motoring. For that ultimate driving experience, get behind the wheel and start rolling on these 10 most beautiful roads in the world to travel on. 10. Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, UAE:When viewed from above, the Jebel Hafeet road appears like a black snake slithering through golden sands. Climbing UAE's second highest peak from the town of Al Ain, this road that runs just over 7 miles is one of the most visited places in UAE. Of the 3 lanes 2 are for climbing and 1 for descending. Build by Strabag International of Germany, the flawless road was named the greatest driving road by Edmunds.com and is considered one of awesome driving experience by many top travelers.
9. Millau Viaduct, France:Millau Viaduct is the last link of La Meridienne, an autoroute axis running from Paris to Montpellier. Ranked as the tallest bridge in the world, it has eased the bottleneck situations arising during the holiday seasons. The highway connecting southern France and Spain runs for nearly 340 km without tolls, except for the bridge itself. The experience of driving on the tallest bridge in the world can be a moment to cherish for the amazing thrill it gives you.
8. Leh Manali Highway, India:The Leh-Manali highway (NH21) connects the two mountainous states of India – Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The extreme conditions on the highway have made it possible to run only for about 4 ½ months every year. Reaching the elevation of 5,328 m at Tanglang La mountain pass, the highway is estimated to run at an average height of 4000 m above sea level. The snow covered peaks, the colorful valleys and serene lakes makes this 500 km long route one of the most enthralling experience for a road lover.
7. 4 Great Ocean Road, Australia:For those who love to breathe in the salty air, hear the wave's crash on the shore and watch breathtakingly beautiful view of coastal region, Great Ocean Road of Australia is the best bet. Running from Torquay to Warrnambool, the highway is strewn with entertaining sports like beach restaurants, whale watch, sea surfing, National Park, museums, The 12 Apostles limestone stack and many more. The 243 km road is now listed as Australian National Heritage site.
6. Overseas Highway, USA:The 205 km Overseas Highway connects many islands in Florida Keys. The highway is famous for its Seven Mile Bridge which was the longest bridge at the time of its construction in 1938. Driving over this highway makes you feel as though you are driving your vehicle over the seas, because that is what you see all around you. Those who love to experience bliss of driving should never miss the opportunity to drive over the seas on this highway.
5. Milford Road, New Zealand:Part of the State Highway 94,Milford Road of New Zealand cuts right through the heart of the Southern Alps, running through lush green forests, serene lakes, gushing waterfalls and the famous Fiordland National Park. Driving freely on the 144 winding highway at full speed can be a memorable experience you do not want to miss.
4. Stelvio Pass, Italy:Ranked as the second highest paved road in the Alps, Stelvio Pass Road of Italy is situated at an altitude of 2,757 meters above sea level. With 48 hairpin bends, Stelvio Pass is considered to be an ultimate challenge to a motorist's driving skills. The road will hold your attention to such an extent that you may miss the beautiful scenery around you, which once you stop will take your breath away.
3. Highway 163, US:The iconic Highway 163 that runs from Kayenta in Arizona to Bluff in Utah has been popularized by Hollywood hits featuring it. Highway 163 is also known as 'The Red Rock Scenic Byway' the name it got for the amazing sight of Mingus Mountains and red rock mesas that can stun you with their sheer presence.
2. Autobahns, Germany:Autobahns of Germany are only for those living in the fast lane; in fact any vehicle that cannot reach the speed 38 mph is prohibited on the roads. Considered to be the fastest highway in the world, slowing down or stopping on autobahns is not just dangerous but also illegal. The roadway compliments the German cars known for their precise engineering and craftsmanship.
1. The Atlantic Roadway, Norway:The Atlantic Roadway of Norway is fast turning out to be one of the greatest tourist attractions of Norway since its opening in 1989. The Atlantic Ocean Tunnel between Averøy and Kristiansund was inaugurated in December 2009. The eight bridges, viaducts and causeways built on several islands and skerries, connects the two most populated towns of Norway – Kristiansund and Molde. It was honored as Norway's construction of the century in 2005.
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| Top 10 Haunted Hotels Where You Find Difficult To Sleep Posted: 23 Oct 2013 03:49 AM PDT Who doesn’t like a little fright once in a while? Whether it is watching a horror flick or going on a tour of a haunted house at night, a good scare can be very adventurous as it gets the adrenalin pumping. One fun thing to do is to stay at a haunted hotel. There are a whole lot of haunted hotels to choose from where you can experience paranormal experiences of the spooky kind. 10. Myrtles Plantation:Myrtles Plantation is a BnB in St. Francisville, Louisiana and is notorious as “America’s most haunted” place. Many people were murdered in this plantation including slaves and soldiers and their ghosts roam the compound. The most famous being Chloe, the black slave girl, who baked a poisonous cake and killed her owner’s wife and daughters. She was subsequently hanged and now roams the house.
9. Ancient Ram Inn:Ancient Ram Inn is situated in Wotton-under-Edge, England and is a famous haunted inn. The owner and his family claim to have witnessed the ghosts of Ancient Ram inside the house. They’ve seen hairy creatures that look like large black cats. Guests have also observed strange noises, odors and strong winds that rip off artwork from the walls. Some have even felt their bed levitate.
8. Stanley Hotel:Stanley hotel in Colorado, USA is the famous haunted hotel that inspired Stephen King to write The Shining. The Stanley’s were the original owners of the hotel and it seems that they still roam around in the hotel’s lobby, billiards room and even play the piano. Children’s voices are heard sometimes. Try staying in room 217, the room where Stephen Kind wrote that scary book.
7. Maribel Caves Hotel:Maribel Caves Hotel in Wisconsin, USA is nicknamed as Hotel Hell. The hotel is no longer functioning but people still visit to camp on the grounds of the dilapidated hotel. There are many legends surrounding the hotel of fires, murders and a gateway to hell through the underground secret passages.
6. Holmes “Murder Castle”:Dr. H. H. Holmes built a hotel in Chicago in the late 1800′s with the sole intention of torturing and killing his guests. The hotel was nicknamed “murder castle” by the police who investigated the case. Holmes built the hotel in such a way so that there were rooms without any windows that could be used as gas chambers and other rooms were used as prisons. The basement had a surgical table and lime pits to dissolve the dead bodies. The hotel was torn down and in 1930 a post office was built in its place.
5. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel:Ever wondered where the ghosts of celebrities go to hang out? Well they do so at the same hotel that they stayed in when alive. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood hosts many celebrities, both dead and alive. The ghost of Marilyn Monroe has been seen walking around the halls while Montgomery Clift practices his trombone here sometimes.
4. Russell Hotel:Russel Hotel in Sydney Australia used to be a hospital during the early days of settlement in Australia. It later became a hostel for sailors and then a hotel. One sailor refuses to check out of room 8 even though he’s been dead for many decades. Other paranormal activity has also been reported by the guests of the hotel.
3. Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei:Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan is rumored to be built on land that was used by the Japanese as a concentration camp during World War II. Many prisoners were tortured and executed here and now they seem to haunt the hotel. Locals stay away from the hotel and tourists have reported various sightings. Jackie Chan once stayed here and ran out of his room in the middle of the night saying that he had seen a ghost.
2. Ballygally Castle Hotel:Ballygally Castle Hotel in Larne, Northern Ireland was built as a castle in 1625. James Shaw who owned the castle is said to have locked up his wife, Lady Isobel in the turret room because she was cheating on him. In the despair of starvation she jumped out of the window and killed herself. Today both James and his wife haunt the hotel with a few other ghosts.
1. Le Pavillon Hotel:Le Pavillon in New Orleans, USA is a luxurious hotel where at least 5 ghosts have found residence. Adda, a teenage girl keeps bumping into guest in the lobby and complains about being lost before disappearing. A prankster hippie ghost keeps hiding the personal belongings of guests. An old lady and a couple also walk around the halls.
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| Top 10 Highly Creative Graffiti Artists Posted: 23 Oct 2013 03:00 AM PDT Graffiti is the most popular form of art today among artists around the world. It is the ultimate expression of freedom which today’s artists consider being the most important part of art. While some people consider graffiti and street art to be acts of vandalism and desecration of public property but to the artists it is a medium to spread their art, express their freedom and for a lot of graffiti artists it is also a way to revolt and spread their activist ideals. Here are the top 10 graffiti artists that have created some exception art on the streets. 10. Ewok:Ewok is a very prominent graffiti artist and cartoonist. He was always interested in art and went to Pratt Institute to study fine art. His cartoony style is well known in the world of graffiti and he continues to scribble his artwork on side of walls as well as working as a professional artist.
9. Lady Pink:Lady Pink is a graffiti artist that has been active from the early years of graffiti in New York. Born as Sandra Fabara in Ecuador in 1964 she was raised in Queens. She started her career by scribbling the name of her boyfriend all over NYC when he was arrested and sent to live in Puerto Rico. Soon this turned into graffiti art using her education from the High School of Art & Design in Manhattan.
8. Quik:Lin Felton aka Quik is a painter and graffiti artist from New York. He was born in Queens in 1958 and started using graffiti to display his art in subways. He is known for his comical and satirical style that is known to be arrogant. His work is today displayed in some of the best museums.
7. Sever:Sever is a very famous graffiti artist who became famous for his artwork, “Death of Street Art”. He comes from Los Angeles and is recognized even by veteran graffiti artists to be one of the best graffiti artists in the world. His style in fluid an unique. He used colorful designs and has a political undertone to his art.
6. Dondi:Born as Donald White, Dondi is an influential graffiti artist. He’s one of the oldest graffiti artists that started the whole graffiti movement. In 1978 he formed his own crew called Crazy Inside Artists. He has inspired a lot of young artists and it can be seen in their artwork.
5. Inkie:Inkie is one of the most famous graffiti artists of London from the 80′s. He was the leading force among graffiti artists in the UK. He’s worked with the likes of Banksy. He was even arrested as the leader of the graffiti movement in London. He now works with video game makers and teaches graphic art students.
4. Dr. Revolt:As the name suggests, Dr. Revolt is one of the pioneers of the whole revolt by graffiti movement. He started graffiti art as soon as 1977 and was part of The Rolling Thunder Writers, a classic graffiti crew of the early era. His style is colorful and inspired by hip hop. He has also designed t-shirts and album covers.
3. Zephyr:Andrew Witten, is a graphic artists that goes by the name Zephyr and is also a lecturer and author. He lives in New York and is one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement. He started in 1975 and first used the signature Zephyr in 1977. His style is one of the standard styles of graffiti and he is much respected in the world of art.
2. Keith Haring:Keith Haring is an artist and activist that characterized his art work with the symbol of “the radiant baby”. His graffiti art contains messages of peace and unity. He started graffiti when he came to New York in the 80′s. He had studied art in Pittsburgh but became very inspired by graffiti on moving to New York. Sadly he passed away in 1990.
1. Banksy:Banksy is by far the most successful, famous and inspirational graffiti artist of all time. His identity is unknown but it is known that he is UK based. His style is about political activism. He is also a painter, film director and activist. His street art uses sarcasm and dark humor to make political points about freedom and peace.
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| Top 10 Iconic Innings Of Rahul Dravid In ODI Posted: 23 Oct 2013 02:43 AM PDT Talking about Rahul Dravid aka 'Wall' of the Indian cricket, a lot many test innings come to mind where he played out the opposition team with an indestructible 'defense' and attractive stroke play. However, his contribution to the Indian cricket is not merely confined to the longer version of game. There are so many ODI matches too where he blasted the other team with his calculative risk taking ability and match-winning skills. 10. Wicket-keeper batsman scores 64 at Birmingham, 6th July, 2002:The beautiful cameo played by the great batsman against Sri Lanka in the match where he doubled as wicketkeeper too stands apart from the league for all the class involved in it. At 33 for 3 when Dravid walked to crease, even the most optimistic of the Indian fans gave thumbs down for India's chances in the match. It was then that Rahul went on and on to gain an upper hand for the team. Although, he was dismissed when 9 runs were still needed, the Indian team by then was firmly in the grip of the match.
9. 81 against the Best Attack in the World at Sharjah, 13th April, 1999:The innings deserve a mention for the reason it was played against the best bowling line up in the world at that time. Pakistan's bowling constituted of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and Saqlain Mushtaq, all in their prime form. Rahul along with Sadagopan Ramesh shared 166 run partnership scripting a fantastic win over Pakistan chasing 205. Dravid scored 81 runs in 121 balls.
8. Scripting 76 not out at Lahore, 21st March, 2004:Chasing 293 in their allotted quota of 50 overs against arch-rivals Pakistan, India slumped to 162 for 5 in 23.4 overs. In what looked like a lost cause, the picture was soon swapped when Dravid came up with a 132 run partnership with Mohammad Kaif and pulled out victory from the jaws of defeat for our country. Although, this was nothing new for the master stroke player, the innings surely is one of his very best.
7. Masterpiece at Toronto, 14th September, 1999:This can be termed as one of the most defining innings scored by Rahul. With 3 match series standing tied at 1-1, the Indian team was reeling at 61 for 3 in the third ODI. It was then that Rahul walked in and scored a classy 77 of 87 balls. More than aggression (which was uncharacteristic to his innings at that point in his career) the innings had a unique touch of defiance and controlled aggression that was missing in the breed of cricketers at that time.
6. Hammered Sri Lankans at Taunton, 26th May 1999:If the legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan ever received some serious drubbing from the opposition batsmen it was from Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. One can't forget the innings he played in the 1999 World Cup building a gigantic 318 run partnership with Saurav. He hit 17 boundaries and a six in his 129 balls 145.
5. Cameo That Mattered the Most at Multan, 16th February 2006:The innings of 59 played by Rahul Dravid may seem to be a part of the forgotten history, but the show deserves a word of praise for its importance at that point in time. The match contained every ingredient including pressure of claiming a win against the arch rival. His team chasing 161, Rahul arrived at 5 for 1. It was just a matter of few balls when the scorecard showed 29 for 2 and Indians were badly in need of a strong cover. However, the man showed who the boss is, building a match winning partnership with Yuvraj Singh and batting at an impressive strike rate of 82 throughout.
4. Marathon innings of 153 at Hyderabad, 8th November 1999:In the tightly contested ODI series against the black caps, India lost the first match fairly to Kiwis. And, in the next match the Indian cricket team was again on the mat when Dravid arrived at 10 for 1 to join others stalwart of the Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. Then followed a magical display of batting and ended with Rahul ending his marathon innings with a run-a-ball 153. The innings automatically graduated him into a league of hard-hitters, from which he was absent by then.
3. Fastest ODI Fifty for an Indian Batsman at Hyderabad, 15th November, 2003:Dravid's love affair with the black caps has always been the hallmark of his illustrious career. Be it tests or ODIs, the master batsman from Bangalore always emerged invincible in the duel. It was the match played at Hyderabad where Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar had already laid down a solid foundation (partnership of 182 runs in 30.1 overs) for the likes of Dravid to act upon. Batting at number 5 position, 'The Wall', as he is famously known as tore apart Kiwis with a 22 ball 50. The innings is special for the reason it was the fastest half-century any Indian batter had scored till the time.
2. Quickfire vs. England at Bristol, 24th August, 2007:It was Dravid at his belligerent best when he arrived on crease in the fiercely contested encounter with the English team at Bristol. In an unexpected show of brutal power, Dravid notched up quickfire 63 balls 92 remaining unbeaten till the very end of the Indian innings. His innings was a clear differentiator between the two sides.
1. Trademark Dravid innings at Sharjah, 22nd October, 2000:If Michael Bevan stands out as the best all time runs 'amasser' in ODI cricket, Rahul Dravid surely deserves to stand at number 2 along with Michael Hussey. A fabulous finisher who exactly knew where the fielders were standing in the park, Rahul's particular innings at Sharjah justifies his caliber. Dravid, who opened the innings lost partners at regular intervals. But for his nerves of steel he kept the scoreboard ticking stepping the accelerator when needed and holding the team together at the same time. The Zimbabweans were easily dominated by him during his stint of 121 balls 85.
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| 6 Ways To Make Excellent Keyword Notes Posted: 23 Oct 2013 02:43 AM PDT Students often complain that they have learned everything well, but the data and information seems to escape their mind during exams. Parents and teachers are at loss as to how to help students retain what they learn, for that elusive success in their exams. The answer is keyword notes. Keyword notes help students in rapid revisions and enable them to take down maximum points during lectures. They are easy to make and can be made for almost every subject and topic. One has to be extra careful while making keyword notes, as it is essential to ensure that you make notes which could be followed quickly and is easy to assimilate. The idea is to transform your study notes into small stories using these 6 tricks so that revisions are quicker and more effective. Get cracking with those complicated chapters and see the magic key word notes can spin. 6. Use words that summarize the text well:When you start with key world note making, avoid writing down unnecessary words like prepositions, articles or conjunctions. Choose words that are important to a definition or a concept which must be retained. Words that can trigger an entire paragraph leading to detailing of sections are the ones you should use for your notes. For example, if you are studying the Indian freedom movement, the words like non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi, Sepoy mutiny, Dandi march etc should be used along with the East India Company, British policy, divide/ rule or any other relevant word.
5. Do not choose unfamiliar words:New words with which you are not familiar can be difficult to remember; hence it is better to avoid using them for your key word notes. It is not wise racking your brain trying to recall the keyword itself. Use words you are more likely to remember. You can even use words that may mean something else but trigger relevant thoughts in your head. For example, coffee may remind you of a specific bird and its chirp in the morning who accompanies you when you have coffee or black board may remind you of a particular mathematical equation. So don't hesitate from forming your own unique key word notes based on your individualistic associations.
4. Create your own abbreviations:Memory cannot hold all data, so it's important to use tools to remember loads of specifications. Abbreviating difficult but important phrases, equations or formulas can work wonders for the memory and retention. You can twist a current abbreviation to mean something else. You can even abbreviate an entire definition in about 5 key words by just using the beginning alphabets of each. VIBGYOR standing for the colors of rainbow is the best example for this.
3. Use different colored pens to segregate matter:Take advantage of a human tendency to remember snapshots of pages, especially if it is colorful and has certain highlights. While making notes, use different colored pens so that those facts written in green, red, blue, pink or any bright color gets etched in your mind as it is. As a result, you may forget a certain definition but remembering that it was written in the top most section of the page in red may trigger a certain word, which could remind you of the whole definition.
2. Use arrows, plus, minus signs and other symbols to communicate:It's important to make your key word notes short so that you can remember a whole chapter in about a page or even a paragraph. Using symbols such as plus, minus, multiplication, alpha, circles, squares, arrows etc., help in making your notes short and crisp. This also makes it visually easier to understand your notes and quicker to remember.
1. Create Mind Maps:Mind maps and flow charts are useful in making short notes for revising what you have already studied in detail. Known as the spider diagrams, mind maps surround a single word or text placed at its core, from which concepts ideas and words flow. The outmost area is covered by least important topics. Mind maps can be drawn during a meeting or lectures to take down important points which can be further elaborated in detail.
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| Top 10 Happiest Countries In The World Posted: 23 Oct 2013 01:13 AM PDT Wouldn’t it be nice to live in the happiest country in the world? But how do you measure a country’s happiness? Well the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) thinks it knows how. Each year they conduct a survey and rate over 150 countries on the factors of GDP per capita, social support, freedom to make life choices, life expectancy, corruption and generosity. The survey for 2013 found that Europe has most of the top 10 happiest countries while Africa has some of the least happy countries. 10. Australia:Australia scored 7.350 on the survey’s happiness index and finished in the 10th place. The Australians are known to be generous and easy going and live life to the full. They love spending time outdoors and playing all kinds of sports. Crime is low in Australia and they are open to immigrants. 9. Iceland:Iceland scored 7.355 and finished at the 9th spot. Iceland is a small country and before the collapse of 2007-08 was known to be one of the most stable economies in the world. The country has limited population, magnificent geological resources and close to zero crime rate. This year’s survey seems to show that Iceland has bounced back from its economic crisis. 8. Austria:Austria is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, nestled in the Alps. Vienna has been named the best city in the world to live and work in. Austria is also a favorite of tourists of all ages. The strong economy and low crime rates make it the 8th happiest country in the world with a score of 7.369. 7. Finland:Another European country in the list is Finland with a score of 7.389. Even though Nokia is not faring well, the Finnish people seem to be quite happy about it. This is another country with very low crime rates and a stable society which makes it the 7th happiest country in the world. 6. Canada:Canada is the only country from the Americas to be in the top 10 list. It scored 7.477 and is probably the most welcoming country in the world for immigrants. Despite being next door to USA where violence and crime is very high, Canada seems to be doing okay in keeping its citizens happy. 5. Sweden:The score of 7.480 brings Sweden into the top 5 happiest countries in the world. Both its neighbors are on this list so it isn’t a surprise that Sweden too makes it. This part of the world seems to be particularly happy. Not just that Sweden’s capital Stockholm is one of the most advanced, and best to live in, cities in the world. 4. Netherlands:Netherland scored 7.512 and is the 4th happiest country on earth. It might be mostly because its capital is Amsterdam. Anyone who’s ever been to Amsterdam will understand why the people are so happy there. The Dutch are healthy, secure and happy to be living in their country. 3. Switzerland:Switzerland scores 7.650 and rounds up the top 3 happiest countries in the world. Switzerland’s policy to take no sides has served it well as it has stayed away from wars. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world so the locals will obviously be happy to be living in the most beautiful place in the world. Also must mention Swiss cheese, chocolate and army knife. 2. Norway:Norway scored 7.655 and is the second happiest country in the world. Norway is the least densely populated country in Europe which might be one of the reason why the people there are so happy; no nosy neighbors! Also the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world. And they said money can’t buy happiness! 1. Denmark:7.693 is the score received by Denmark, making it the happiest country in the world. The home of Vikings, Denmark had a strong navy from the beginning and today is a stable economy with one of the highest per capita income in the world. Corruption is low and the democracy is considered to be the most real democracy in the world. There is also very low income inequality which might be the biggest reason for its high rank. The post Top 10 Happiest Countries In The World appeared first on TopYaps. |
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