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Top 10 Motivational English Songs that Inspire You to Go On

Posted: 29 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Songs have magical healing powers. They can work wonders when the entire world's load seems to be weighing down upon you. Sometimes being alone and listening to music is the best thing you can do when everything else seems to have gone haywire. Again, such songs are personal choices and you should also pick your own list according to your taste. But up until then, you could always listen to the songs listed below. These top 10 motivational English songs will definitely inspire you to go on in life.

10. Choices by George Jones:

The song "Choices" written by Mike Curtis, Rob Lyons and Billy Yates was recorded by George Jones in his album 'The Cold Hard Truth' which was released on May 8, 1999. This motivational English song is about the choices we make in life; about choosing right over wrong and living with the consequences. It is a wonderful song if one is in need of a slight thrust to make the right move.

9. Ordinary Angels by Craig Morgan:

"Ordinary Angels" by American country music artist Craig Morgan is a song that featured in his album 'That’s Why'. It was released in 2008. The song's soul stresses on the fact that every individual is special and capable of great things in life aided by messengers from heaven. Every ordinary human being has an angel with amazing powers to carry the former over the threshold in trying times, that's the message given in this wonderful song.

8. That's the way it is by Celine Dion:

"That’s the Way It Is" is a lead single from Celine Dion’s greatest hits album released in the year 1999. The song urges you not to surrender and to keep faith. What better would be a song about being optimistic than this one which has been sung with equal panache by Celine Dion. It's a feel good and warm song. Without a doubt, this song is a must in this list of motivational English songs.

7. It's My Life by Bon Jovi:

"It's My Life" is a song by Bon Jovi and was released in the year 2000. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin, this was Bon Jovi's finest hit after the 1980s.The song is about taking control of your life and living it the way you choose to. "It's my Life" is a song that asserts one's individuality and does it well. You should definitely include it in your list of upbeat motivational songs.

6. Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood:

"Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood which featured in her debut album 'Some Hearts'. The song is about a woman seeking help from Jesus during an emergency. It is a song of realization, a promise to lead life in a more holistic manner. Listen to this song when you are feeling low and when the hectic life threatens to take away everything meaningful from you. It's a song that would make you realize that at times it's better to let God take control!

5. Believe by Brooks & Dunn:

"Believe" is a song by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn which was released in 2005. It is a song of faith and belief. In a time, when we tend to stay tangled in the materialistic hassles of life, this song could be a soothing balm in times of doubts. This song stresses on the fact that there is more to life than you can see and that the harbinger of happiness is the faith in things you don't always see.

4. Hero by Mariah Carey:

"Hero" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and was released in the year 1993. The song is a lyrical masterpiece and one of Carey’s most inspiring and personal ballads. The song stresses on the fact that you are all 'heroes' and when the time comes that is what helps you survive. It has so much heart in it that it is bound to connect with you at a very intricate level making it one of the most motivational English songs.

3. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly:

"I Believe I Can Fly" is a song which was initially released in 1996 and was sung by R. Kelly. It is one of the best songs to listen to when down and out. This Grammy award winning song is also included in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The lyrics are such that they persuade you to believe in yourself. If you need something to reinstate faith in your own abilities then this is certainly the go to song.

2. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey:

"Don’t Stop Believin’" is a 1981 song from the American Rock Band Journey's album 'Escape'. The song persuades you to never stop believing in yourself and keep working toward your goal. When dejected by obstacles or failures, this song could work wonders on your spirits. Being a song that has been loved for over three decades, it is certainly worth listening to and surely deserves to be on number 2 of motivational English songs.

1. Imagine by John Lennon:

"Imagine" is a song written and sung by John Lennon. In Lennon's solo career, this song was a best-selling single. The song is comforting as it urges the listener to imagine a world at peace where human beings are no longer engaged in the long drawn battles of owning material possessions. Imagine is an inspiring song which urges you to be worthier humans and make the world a better place in the long run.

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Phenomenal Cosmic Pictures Taken By Hubble Space Telescope

Posted: 29 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Hubble Space Telescope has completed 23 years in space. During this period it has been on the mission to explore the deep vicinity of the Cosmos and has provided over million observations of planets, clusters of galaxies and exoplanets. The mission was based on a common human spirit to explore and discover. Here are the best observations that came from the marvelous mission.

Horsehead nebula in infrared light

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Arp 116 (Odd galactic couple)

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NGC 3314 (Two galaxies overlapping)

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30 Doradus inside Tarantula nebula

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Light from a galaxy 10 billion light-years away bent and magnified by the galaxy cluster RCS2 032727-132623

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Supernova remnant (SNR) 0509-67.5

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Supermassive black hole in the core of elliptical galaxy Hercules A

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Small bundles of thin gas from Herbig Haro 110

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 922

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Sharpless 2-106 star-forming region 2000 light years away from earth

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Thousands of galaxies

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Source: Discovery.com

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6 Photos That Prove Hrithik Roshan Is A Real Bodybuilder

Posted: 29 May 2013 04:54 AM PDT

It has become almost customary to see Hrithik Roshan flaunting a chiseled physique. A lush, celebrity lifestyle left Hrithik Roshan with a blown-out back, a bulging gut, a tobacco habit and serious desire to change.

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6 Rajni Jokes Which Make Even Rajnikanth Laugh

Posted: 29 May 2013 04:42 AM PDT

Rajnikanth, in recent years, has emerged as a macho man of extraordinary heroic feats. Hey, wait! He has been labeled with the macho thing for pretty terrible jokes around him, not for his movies. So without much ado, scroll down and start reading some amazingly comical Rajni jokes. MIND IT!

 

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8 Magazine Covers That Stirred Controversy

Posted: 29 May 2013 03:32 AM PDT

 These are some controversial Crazy Magazines Cover that have stirred up controversy through years. These covers can serve as object lessons for what to do and what not to do both with design and editorial.

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Magazine: ’Dazed & Confused’

Title: AZEALIA BANKS BLOWS UP

Year:  2012

 

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Magazine: Time

Title: ARE YOU MOM ENOUGH ?

Year: 2012

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Magazine: Time

Title: What Happens If we Leave Afghanistan

Year: 2010

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Magazine: Time

Title: WHO WAS JESUS ?

Year: 1988

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Magazine: Rolling Stone

Title: THE PASSION OF KANYE WEST

Year: 2006

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Magazine: Rolling Stone

Title: John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Year: 1981

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Magazine: Bleu

Title: JOE BUDDEN ISN’T AN A*%HOLE

Year: 2013

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Magazine: Vogue

Title: SHAPE ISSUE Secerets of the Best Bodies (LeBron and Gisele Skirt Racism)

Year: 2008

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

Posted: 29 May 2013 02:56 AM PDT

'Abode of snow', the mighty Himalayas is dream country for any traveler for the mountain chain abounds in beautiful treks that showcase the beauty of the heavenly place more clearly. The stunning treks in the lap of Himalayas offer life time opportunities to the hardened travelers to explore virgin territories in the region. There is nothing more pleasing and satisfying than trekking through the panoramic treks experiencing the thin air on the face and feeling the smell of green plants all the way. So here we go with ten fascinating Himalayan treks which offer a lifetime experience to adventure-loving travelers.

10. Across the Zanskar River:

Those who are ready to trek their way up to 13,000 feet plus altitudes in search of virgin and rarefied territory then plan to move along the Zanskar River. The trail that begins from the Buddhist Monastery at Lamayuru after descending into the valley follows the route along the river. Nothing is more soothing than hearing slashes of water making noise while in company of rugged and sky piercing  Himalayan peaks. The three week trek is considered to be one of the most satisfying routes in the Himalayan belt.

Across the Zanskar River -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

9. Roopkund Lake Trek:

Perched at an elevation of around 16,499 feet, in the lap of magnificent Himalayas, the Roopkund trek is known for its high altitude meadows and snow covered peak. Although the trekking route around the lake is fine-looking and strikes the visitor in its very first appearance but due to its very challenging terrain some of the trekkers have even lost their lives and hence the place is also named "Mystery Lake".

Roopkund Lake Trek -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

8. Chadar or Frozen River Trek:

The minus thirty degree Celsius (- 30 degree Celsius) temperature range along the frozen river on the Chadar Trek route in Ladhak offers some of the most panoramic views that leaves the wanderer spellbound with its picturesque beauty. The perfect scenery and ambiance of the place act set the adrenalin flowing in any trekking enthusiast. Positioned in the heavenly Himalayas, the narrow trails filled over huge glaciers are ideal destination to conquer the nature's wilderness.

Chadar or Frozen River Trek -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

7. Mount Kailash:

Considered the holy mountain by Hindus, Tibetans and other Buddhists, the trek to Mt. Kailash (22,000 feet altitude) on the Tibetan Plateau starts from the Karnail River on the India­ – Tibet Border. Those who have visited the mighty Kailash once swear by the beauty and sheer abundance of trekking opportunities in the region which are way different from the rest in the Himalayan region because of the sheer topographical stage set up. The place also holds religious importance to the Hindu pilgrims form world over.

Mount Kailash -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

6. Langtang:

North of Kathmandu, Langtang is considered to be among the most beautiful and adventurous trek in Nepal. The trek offers panoramic view of southern Tibetan border. What sets the particular trek apart from rest in the league is the sight of snow capped mountain peaks. There is much more than diverse flora and fauna in the region as the trek is regarded in the same league as that of Annapurna and Everest base camp trek routes.

Langtang -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

5. Markha Valley Trek:

One of the most visited Himalayan treks in the Ladakh region, Markha Valley Trek presents spectacular opportunities. Very rarely one gets the chance to foray into virgin territories waiting to be explored with ancient Buddhist monasteries further auguring the beauty of the mountain desert landscapes. The trek is challenging and captivating at the same time.

Markha Valley Trek -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

4. Concordia and Gondoro La:

Those who aspire for a glimpse of the world's second tallest mountain Mt. K2 surely need to plan a trek around this Pamir mountain range. The trek is very enchanting but surely challenging and strictly recommended for hardcore travelers only. The scenic route begins at Askole and proceeds to Concordia. In between there is a spectacular intersection of four 26,000 foot peaks that are also referred to as "Throne Room of the Mountain Gods". If you are ready to travel through the snow covered paths till Gondoro La, a feeling of walking in the heaven is sure to set within you.

Concordia and Gondoro La -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

3. Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek:

Recognized the world over for their flora and fauna, beauty of the Valley of Flowers is supreme in the actual sense. Located at an elevation of around 4,329 metres, this Himalayan trek entices the traveler at its first sight. In addition, the Hemkund Sahib trek is famous among the Sikh devotees for its religious importance. There is no better trek in Himalayas that offer trekking opportunities along with prospect of seeking blessings from the Almighty at the same time.

Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

2. Everest base camp:

There is not a more exhilarating experience than conquering Mt. Everest. When Edmund Hillary surmounted the impossible destination that is world's tallest peak, it excited the ambitions of many and mountaineers each year in larger numbers aspire for the top of the world experience. Being the world's highest peak it is always open to commercial mountaineering. The mountain has in offer other adventurous routes too in the name of Lhotse and Cho-Oyu. The degree of challenging trekking opportunities along with the lower slope hiking offered by the Everest is worth a lifetimes experience.

Everest base camp -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

1. Gangotri Gomukh Trek:

It is the most defining moment of life when you land your first foot in the region of Gangotri glacier. The feeling is stupendous and mesmerizing and the beauty can't be explained in mere words. The source of Bhagirathi (Ganges), Gangotri is the place situated amidst the snow capped mountains and surrounded by numerous challenging trekking opportunities. The religious sanctity of the place attracts numerous travelers to the place throughout the year.

Gangotri Gomukh Trek -  Most Beautiful Himalayan Treks

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Top 10 Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

Posted: 29 May 2013 12:11 AM PDT

Europe – the land of mesmerizing landscapes, castles, mountains and rivers is nothing short of a magical place; more so when it comes to destinations for a photography enthusiast. The snowcapped Alps or the gondolas of Venice, they all have a fairy-tale allure that attracts photographers from all over the world. It is the dream destination of the lovers of the lens and the quintessential muse of the wizards holding cameras in their hands! Let's find out about the top 10 places in Europe from the point of view of the lens.

10. Ljubljana, Slovenia:

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and is located in the Ljubljana Basin. Being at the cross roads of the Slavic world with the Germanic and Latin cultures for centuries, Ljubljana is a cultural treasure. Castles, bridges or simply beautiful houses nestled against the Julian Alps make this place an incredible reality in this age of chaos. To the one with an eye for beauty, Ljubljana certainly shouldn't be off the charts.

Ljubljana, Slovenia - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

9. Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands. A city which dates back to 1275 and a maritime power once upon a time, Amsterdam offers lots to a photographer whether a rookie or an expert photography enthusiast. The architecture, the city's canal system, bike travelers, the cafes and more all weave a world that certainly deserves a capture by the lens. Historic houses and bridges over canals, all make this a city worth clicking.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

8. Paris, France:

Needless to say but Paris in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. You cannot plan a trip to Europe and not visit the city of fashion and romance. Notre Dame, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, grand boulevards, cafes, bistros and brasseries are like paints waiting to fill the empty canvass of your camera with colors. So a trip with the lens to Europe definitely needs to include Paris in the itinerary!

Paris, France - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

7. Rome, Italy:

A city rich in history; yes, that's perhaps one of the simplest ways to describe Rome. With its archeological and artistic gems, Rome is a treasure for those passionate about capturing historical enigmas still thriving with modernity. It is after all the Eternal City! Museums, aqueducts, fountains, churches, palaces, historical buildings, Catacombs, grandiose basilicas and piazzas still live to tell the tale of bygone days. How can a photography enthusiast not be tempted to capture it then?

Rome, Italy - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

6. Barcelona, Spain:

It is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It has some of the best beaches in the world. The azure blue sea meeting the sandy beaches look perfect when in Barcelona. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with several historical monuments which make it a hub for tourists. It has everything that you would want to transcend through your camera and each of those sights breathtakingly beautiful.

Barcelona, Spain - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

5. Budapest, Hungary:

Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has a vivid history that began with a Celtic settlement. The banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world; all make this city worthy of being captured and savored in the photographic album. Its Cafés and architecture are like the canvass of your camera waiting to be clicked.

Budapest, Hungary - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

4. Zurich, Switzerland:

Switzerland is like a painting of vivid colors. Zurich, its largest city, has something pristine about it that attracts tourists from all over the planet to its doorsteps. Magical, in all probability, is the only word which could even attempt to describe the paraphernalia of Zurich and do justice at that! If not anything else then the snowcapped Alps, which to the connoisseur of the lens is as enticing as first love, is one of the foremost reasons to visit Zurich.

Zurich, Switzerland - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

3. Vienna, Austria:

Vienna is the capital and the largest city of Austria. Known for its culture of music, theatre and opera along with breathtaking architecture, there cannot be a more apt part of the world for a photography enthusiast than the city itself. The imperial palaces of the Hofburg and Schönbrunn or the City's magical balls or simply the streets and parks; all provide a kaleidoscope of photographic opportunities for the lensman.

Vienna, Austria - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

2. Venice, Italy:

The moment you set foot into Venice you feel as if you've walked into the set of a historical film with its striking buildings, architecture, secretive passageways, canals and Gondolas. It is the holy trinity of history, beauty and romance. The Piazza San Marco or simply the Gondolas ferrying star struck lovers in moonlit nights are some of the best subjects a photography enthusiast could ever ask for. Undoubtedly thus, Venice is a must in the travelling list of anybody who calls himself a photographer, more so in Europe.

Venice, Italy - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

1. Prague, Czech Republic:

Situated on the Vlatva River, Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín hill are some of the most famous cultural attractions of this city. It is one of the cultural centers of Europe and is also noted for its architecture. You cannot be a photography enthusiast on a trip to Europe and not visit this picturesque city.

Prague, Czech Republic - Places in Europe for a Photography Enthusiast

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