Man kills 39,650 rats to win a contest!

Many parts of the Bangladeshi has been hit by rat attacks! The rat population soared because the rodents were feeding off the region's bamboo forests, which were blossoming for the first time in decades. Last year a plague of rats destroyed the crops of tens of thousands of people living in the remote south-eastern Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.

So, to minimize the damages caused by rats, the Bangladeshi government started an unique contest. It was nothing but a competition of killing rats. Now, the winner of that rat killing contest has been announced. Binoy Kumar Karmakar, 40, a farmer from north Bangladesh won the contest by killing a total of 39,650 rats within a year.

Can you believe this? That man killed 39,650 rats within a year, which is equivalent to one every 13 minutes! The winning rat killer used traps, poison and flooding to kill the rodents. And as a reward, he got a 14in (36cm) color television from the government.

via: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7874517.stm

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Cute Dogs made from Flowers!

Take a look at the picture above. At first look can you believe that these puppies are not real? Take a close look. Yes, these cute little dogs are actually made from flowers! So creative flower arrangement. Isn't it? I would love to get such a cute and beautiful flower bouquet. Enjoy more pictures below.

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Double-decker Graves necessary

According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, there is a shortage of burial space in Britain and in 30 years, all burial space in England and Wales will be full. So, how to accommodate new burials? To tackle this problem, the authorities in Britain came up with an odd scheme - double-decker graves.

Yes, now human remains will be dug up and re-buried deeper to allow new coffins above. This decision was announced yesterday. This controversial move follows a Government research which found that cemeteries and graveyards will be full within 30 years.

Under the scheme, remains in old graves will be exhumed and re-buried at a deeper level in a smaller container or casket. A new coffin could then be lowered into the original space and the name of the newly-buried person could even be added to the headstone.

Tim Morris, the chief executive of the Institute of Cemeteries and Crematorium Management, says that only graves more than 100 years old that are no longer visited will be considered for the scheme.

Though it seems like inappropriate, we must admit that it is a necessary evil in the present scenario of industrialization and growing population.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1553738/Bodies-to-be-stacked-double-in-old-graves.html

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Locate Area Codes

There are al total 372 phone area codes in the the US. So, sometimes it becomes very difficult to remember or find which area codes locate where. That's why I would like to tell you about a service that will help you in finding the exact location of an area code.

The service is called Area Code Locator. In the front page of their site areacodelocator.org, you will be able to see the list of the area codes separated by states. When you will look inside an area code, you will be able to see the exchanges within that particular area code. You will also get information about the location, county, city and zip code related with that area code. So, Locate Area Codes without any hassle!

What's more? On their site, you will be able to perform reverse phone lookup on any phone number. Just enter a phone number and find the basic information about that number such as name and address of the owner, phone carrier etc. try it today.

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How to avoid Unemployment?

Unemployment is a devastating situation, which wrecks dreams and ambitions. Even it can affect your personal life. That is why it is very important for a person to find a suitable job and try harder not to lose it. So, how to avoid unemployment?

First, try to find a job that you really love. If you don't like your job, how can you think about giving 100% of your efforts on it? A wrong job will only lead to poor performance and worst consequences. So, avoid a job that you didn't like!

As an employee always try to give your best. Word hard to improve your performance and productivity. Once productivity has been improved, the income of your company will grow. Which means that there will be more funds for giving remuneration and more probabilities that the company will adhere keep working with it's present work force. So, there will be least chances of losing your job.

Don't want to lose your job? Avoid procrastination. Never try to justify the work that you didn't completed, with lame excuses.

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Search and Find Court Records

Want to backcheck the past of a person? Want to know more about the court records or criminal history of a person living in the US? Need a fast and reliable source to get all those information? Then, give a visit to Court Records Search (courtrecordssearch.net), an online service that will enable you to search and find court records on anyone in the US.

Court Records Search collects public court records from all over the country and keeps them in their databases. So, whenever you need to know about the court records of a person, just do a search with the name of the person, city, age and state. For example, if you want to now about the past court records of a person living in Oklahoma, just go to the Oklahoma Court Records section and search with the name of that person. Within seconds you will get the report with complete criminal records, bankruptcy records, police records, family court records and more information about the person, present in public records.

Interesting. Isn't it? They covers all the states of the US and keeps their databases up to date. So, you will always get the most comprehensive and up to date information from their site. Try it today.

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Reliable Phone Book Search

Looking for an online phone book? Well, there are lots and lots of online phone books. Just make some Google searches and you will be amazed to see the results. But, do you think that all of them are reliable? Or do you think that all of them covers all 50 states? Well, I don't think so?

Then where to look for a reliable online phone book? Just take a look at 50statephonebook.org, an online phone book service that covers all the 50 states of US. Their 50 State Phone Book will enable you to search and find the name and address of the owner of any phone number or mobile number in the US. They have access to white and yellow page phone books of every state and even to public records. You can also perform reverse phone search with specific area codes.

So, this 50 State Phone Book will save a good amount of your time in finding the name and address of the owner of a phone number. Try it today.

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Before Buying Fitness Equipments

Nowadays, there are many fitness equipments available in the market. And you may have already seen a couple of advertisements for fitness equipments on your favorite television channels and newspapers. So, you may feel like it is very easy to buy a fitness equipment! Wait, do not make the mistake in buying something just by looking some ads. First you need to have a good reason to buy a fitness equipment. Better then regretting after buying a wrong fitness equipment, ask yourself some questions.

• Do you really need that equipment? You must be able to enjoy working with the equipment. So, look for something that you have already tired in a fitness club.
• Can you afford the product? Try to choose cheaper alternatives but not sacrificing the quality of the equipment. Always check the quality before you buy.
• Do you have enough space for the equipment? Your place may not properly accommodate the equipment. Plan ahead and make sure that the equipment can be placed in your home without causing any hassle.
• Is it really safe for you? Consult with your doctor to make sure that the equipment will be safe for you. Some equipment may be painful to use and might cause harm to your body. You may also consult a gym instructor.

Though you can afford the equipment, it often suggested that you first consider a gym near you. By this you will not only save money, but will also get expert help in every step. Buy your equipment after proper plan and never buy one by impulse.

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Find who just called you!

Want to know about a person who just gave you a prank call from his/her mobile phone? Want to know about the owner of any mobile number? Then you must use a Reverse Mobile Phone Lookup service that will enable you to find more information about the caller or owner of a mobile phone number. But there are many such services. Any specific? Well, here I would like to mention about ReverseMobilePhones.org.

Mobile Phone Reverse Lookup service from ReverseMobilePhones.org allows you to search for free and get simple search results in your area. Their database includes full phone numbers from all the states. So, just enter the phone number on their search form and find who just called you!

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Find Local Court Records

Need to do an instant background check of a person? Looking for some kind of an online tool to search and find the local court records? Then, give a look at www.LocalCourtRecords.org, an online resource site that you can use to search and access any kind of local court records related to a person residing in the United States.

How to use it? Just enter the name of the person, city and state in the online form on their site and press the search button. Within minutes they will search all the comprehensive databases, of Court Records and will provide you with all the information about that particular person. Be it, Nationwide Arrest & Court Warrants or Marriage & Death Records, you can access all kind of local court records through this website. They also have a state directory that you can use to search local court records by city and by county. So, I think that this is a really helpful tool and you should try it today!

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5,922-piece Lego Taj Mahal

Famous toy manufacturer Lego has just launched their biggest model, a 5,922-piece replica of the Taj Mahal. Priced at £200, this model will be on sale from September, 2008. When finished this model measures 3ft wide and 2ft tall. Take a look at the picture above.

The Lego Taj Mahal uses a whopping 800 more Lego bricks than the company's next biggest model - the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. So, it is considered to be tricky and only those over the age of 14 are recommended to tackle it. A lego fan? I am sure that this piece will keep you engaging for hours! via Ananova

The real Taj Mahal at Agra, India

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I love Cufflinks

I love to dress well. Though, I am not a big fan of formal dresses, I love to wear a formal when attending business meetings. By formal I mean, shirt and trouser with perfect matching tie. When I wear a formal dress, normally I avoid chains or other jewelery. But, I never forget to use the cufflink. Yes, cufflink. For me, it is not just a part of the regular clothing accessories, but a part of my style statement.

I love cufflinks and I have a good collection of cufflinks with different styles. Whenever I go for shopping in a new place, I love to buy cufflinks. So, I have a pretty good collection. The gold cufflinks are my favorite. They perfectly matches with my shirts and gives me comfort while I am on a formal dress. Well, I also use cufflinks made from stainless steel, crystal and stones.

So, what about you? Do you love cufflinks? What is your view about them as a part of style statement. Feel free to share your thoughts.

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What Blogging gave Me?

Why I blog? What I got from blogging? People used to ask me this type of questions. I simply give them a simple. Because I know what I got from blogging and why I blog. And they will never understand the importance and impact of blogging in my life.

I started blogging when Blogger was launched. I continued for a few months and moved towards websites. And with time my blog died. But I was never satisfied with websites. Because blogs are extremely dynamic and comes with a personal touch. So, I returned to blogging in 2006. I have created uncountable blogs. Some for my own use and some for friends. Some blogs are still alive and some lost due to inactivity. Still I love blogging and now it is my profession.

Yes, I have taken blogging as my profession and quit my managerial level job. It shocked my family members and friends. I don't care. Because this is what I love to do. Thanks God, my life partner supported me and encouraged to continue.

Now, I am a happy person. Blogging is now supporting my life and I seems like I can't live without it! Am I addicted to it? I don't know. Blogging also gifted me some nice friends. And I am sure that these friends will stay with me forever.

What about you friend? Do you love blogging? What is your story? Feel free to share it.

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Visiting New Zealand and Accommodation

Want to visit New Zealand? And now planning about your accommodation? Wait, don't go for expensive accommodations, as there are lost of cheap and good quality hotels in New Zealand. You can get accommodation for as little as USD$19.00. All you need to do is find the right connection. And Internet is always there to help you. Visit CheaperThanHotels New Zealand (CheaperThanHotels.co.nz) and find cheap hotels at most popular destinations in New Zealand.

CheaperthanHotels New Zealand is an online hotel reservation service, operated in association with, on behalf of, and for hotel operators, key hotel chains, and HotelClub, who are part of Orbitz Worldwide. Their network provides online reservations for more than 70,000 hotels in 130 countries. So, they are definitely a reliable source to book a hotel.


Let's talk about some favorite destinations in New Zealand. First Auckland, the dream destination with beaches, islands and a sunny climate. In Auckland Accommodation starts from USD$19.00 at Base ACB and you can enjoy luxury of five-star from USD$123.00 at the Hyatt Regency Auckland. CheaperthanHotels New Zealand can also provide budget accommodation for travellers with a tight budget.

Then, Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. With a beautiful harbor and forested hills, Wellington is a great place to visit. It is also famous for it's arts and culture. You can get a good Wellington Accommodation just for USD$62.00 at Nomads Capital Wellington. And if you want the luxury of five-star hotels, you can start it from USD$205.00.

And if you love mountains, you must visit Aoraki Mount Cook National Park of Christchurch. I am sure that you will get the opportunity to enjoy some of the most spectacular views of your life. Get a Christchurch Accommodation and enjoy the mountains!


Similarly, you can get cheap accommodation in Hamilton, Queenstown, Napier and all other major destinations in New Zealand. One of my friends got a cheap Queenstown Accommodation just for USD$19.00 at the Base Discovery Lodge Queenstown. According to him, their service was of international standards and he enjoyed it. CheaperthanHotels New Zealand has suitable accommodations for all types of visitors. So, book your hotel via CheaperThanHotels.co.nz, save some money and enjoy your visit to New Zealand.

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The 2008 Pulitzer Prizes

The Pulitzer Prize, is an American award regarded as the highest national honor in print journalism, literary achievements and musical composition. It is administered by Columbia University in New York City.

The prize was established by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American journalist and newspaper publisher, who left money to Columbia University upon his death in 1911. A portion of his bequest was used to found the university's journalism school in 1912. The first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded on June 4, 1917, and they are now announced each April. Recipients are chosen by an independent board.

Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories. In twenty of these, each winner receives a certificate and a US$10,000 cash reward. The winner in the public service category of the journalism competition is awarded a gold medal, which always goes to a newspaper, although an individual may be named in the citation.

The 2008 Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism:

• PUBLIC SERVICE: The Washington Post
• BREAKING NEWS REPORTING: The Washington Post Staff
• INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING: Walt Bogdanich and Jake Hooker of The New York Times
• INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING: The Chicago Tribune Staff
• EXPLANATORY REPORTING: Amy Harmon of The New York Times
• LOCAL REPORTING: David Umhoefer of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• NATIONAL REPORTING: Jo Becker and Barton Gellman of The Washington Post
• INTERNATIONAL REPORTING: Steve Fainaru of The Washington Post
• FEATURE WRITING: Gene Weingarten of The Washington Post
• COMMENTARY: Steve Pearlstein of The Washington Post
• CRITICISM: Mark Feeney of The Boston Globe
• EDITORIAL WRITING: No Award
• EDITORIAL CARTOONING: Michael Ramirez of Investor's Business Daily
• BREAKING NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY: Adrees Latif of Reuters
• FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Preston Gannaway of the Concord Monitor

The 2008 Pulitzer Prizes for Letters, Drama and Music:

• FICTION: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (Riverhead Books)
• DRAMA: August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
• HISTORY: What Hath God Wrought by Daniel Walker Howe (Oxford University Press)
• BIOGRAPHY: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson (W.W. Norton)
• POETRY: Time and Materials by Robert Hass (Ecco/HarperCollins)
• POETRY: Failure by Philip Schultz (Harcourt)
• GENERAL NONFICTION: The Years of Extermination by Saul Friedlander (HarperCollins)
• MUSIC: The Little Match Girl Passion by David Lang (G. Schirmer)
• SPECIAL CITATION: Bob Dylan

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HDPE products and Recycling

Have you heard about HDPE? High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) is a form of recyclable plastic, that is commonly used in manufacturing of consumer products. It was invented by Paul Hogan and Robert Banks of Phillips Petroleum in 1951. Chemically, is a polymer molecule where all the atoms are linked together in a long chain. HDPE is created by a catalytic process, and is normally prepared from ethylene. HDPE's melting point of 130 degrees Celsius and it is resistant to alcohols, acids and bases. HDPE is strong but lightweight and absorbs very little moisture. That's why it is used in manufacturing of different products.

HDPE has been approved of as a product for food packaging by various institutions, including the FDA, NSF and USDA. Nowadays HDPE is used in a wide range of applications and products. From detergent bottles to milk jugs, and from the laboratory to household chemicals, HDPE products are used every where.

The good thing is that HDPE Material can be recycled. Recyclable waste of HDPE is called as Scrap HDPE. They comes in all forms, shapes and colors. Before starting the process of recycling, the recyclable HDPE materials are sorted and cleaned. It helps in adding value to the quality of recycled products. Then contamination free flakes of Scrap HDPE is used to manufacture new products such as bags, bottles, containers, clothing, carpet, drums, plastic lumber, etc.

HDPE is an important and remarkable substance. Recycling of this kind of plastic products will help us to keep this world clean. So, don't throw away your plastic wastes. Just collect and put them in special bin, from which the wastes will be picked by a public or private hauling company.

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Our coming Cruise Vacation

We love to travel. So this year we are planning to go on a cruise! Well, still we are doing some research about the destination and the cruise. As you know there are lots of cool destinations to go on a cruise shop. So we have contacted a travel agent and collected some information about these places. Now we are considering about Hawaii and Mexico.

Why we are thinking about a cruise? A cruise ship can provide you a great, one price vacation. Yes, everything is included in the price and that's what we like about cruises! A right cruise may help you in spending a fun and beautiful vacation. Well, finding the right cruise ship may be a difficult job for many. So, if you are planning to go on a cruise vacation, make sure that you have some good research about the cruise ship and the vacation package.

If you want to find cheap cruises for your next vacation, you can read 'Cruises 101' blog (http://cruises101.blogspot.com/). This blog covers all the valuable information related to different cruises. It also provides updated information about various destinations. Right now, we are collecting information from this blog, about our probable destinations. Reading 'Cruises 101' regularly will help you to decide on the right cruises for your future vacations. Read it!

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Some interesting news of Today

Waiting for the Mr.Right: A Serbian woman has turned down more than 150 marriage proposals in her whole life, because she has still not met her Mr Right. Milunka Dabovic, now aged 38, from Maskova in central Serbia got her first proposal when she was 14-years-old.





Mars Express in planet Mars: The radar system on ESA’s Mars Express has uncovered new details about some of the most mysterious deposits on Mars: The Medusae Fossae Formation. It has given the first direct measurement of the depth and electrical properties of these materials, providing new clues about their origin.

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Cool Hotel Reservations

I love to travel and I am sure that most of you too. Be it my business tour or a leisure tour, I love to travel. My favourite destinations in US are the Las Vegas, new york and the beautiful Miami. I really love these places. As I am staying outside US, I used to plan my personal trips through travel agents. But, recently I got a great site while surfing the net. It is HotelReservations.Com - a portal specialised in Hotel Reservations. I have gone through the site. It is just great. Now, I could plan my trips right from my office.

So, what is new in this site? Well, HotelReservations.Com is not a simple site, but a portal. It offers you different service like Hotel Reservation, Flight Booking, Car Rentals, Vacation Rentals and Vacation Packages. Just choose the service you want, fill up some cool online forms and you are done! As everything happens over online, there is no need to worry about your precious time. Yes, it takes less time and provides better service than your traditional travel agent.

How can you use this incredible portal and get maximum benefits in Hotel Hotel Reservations? They will give you Discounts up to 70% ,when you Book Online or Make special internet rate reservation over the phone. To book a hotel, choose your destination and type it on the simple form. Voila! They will show you the available hotels. The good thing is that they gives details about every hotel. Just browse through the available hotels and check thether they have all the facilities that you want. You can also compare the prices of different hotels. Once you got the hotel of your choice, book it. They will give you the rebate as promised. So, you can save some good amount of money in your hotel bills.

You can also plan your whole vacation with the help of this portal. Check what type of vacation package you want and search. I am sure that you will get a good package with good rebates. I love the Car rental section of this portal. They offers some good features here. Just type in the name of your destination and click search. You will get lots of results with different rates. When I compared the prices with the local travel agent prices, there is a big difference. From next time, I will use this site only, to book cars for my vacation.

Take a look at the benefits of this portal:

• You can choose your destination from all over the World.
• You can Book Hotels, Cars, Resorts etc. from your office, via internet.
• You will get the best prices. Lower than the market price.
• You will get best rebates. e.g., 3 Nights- $20 Rebate, 5 Nights- $30 Rebate, 8 Nights- $50 Rebate, 10 Nights- $75 Rebate, 12 Nights- $100 Rebate. Hurry! this offer is valid till Oct. 31st, 2007.
• Good Customer Service

Important Contact Numbers:

• From US or Canada: 1-800-447-4136
• From Europe: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia 00-800-1276-3549
• Worldwide Phone: (1) 817-333-5105
• Group Bookings: 1-800-447-4311 (Nine Rooms or More)
  

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