Friday, May 6, 2011
Akshaya Tritiya
Hindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life - be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya is one such momentous occasion, which is considered one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu Calendar. It is believed, any meaningful activity started on this day would be fruitful.
Once a Year
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh month (April-May), when the Sun and Moon are in exaltation; they are simultaneously at their peak of brightness, which happens only once every year.
Holy Day
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as "Akha Teej", is traditionally the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People conduct special Pujas on this day, bathe in holy rivers, make a charity, offer barley in a sacred fire, and worship Lord Ganesha & Devi Lakshmi on this day.
The Golden Link
The word "Akshaya" means imperishable or eternal - that which never diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular activity on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify never diminishing good fortune. Indians celebrate weddings, begin new business ventures, and even plan long journeys on this day.
Once a Year
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh month (April-May), when the Sun and Moon are in exaltation; they are simultaneously at their peak of brightness, which happens only once every year.
Holy Day
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as "Akha Teej", is traditionally the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People conduct special Pujas on this day, bathe in holy rivers, make a charity, offer barley in a sacred fire, and worship Lord Ganesha & Devi Lakshmi on this day.
The Golden Link
The word "Akshaya" means imperishable or eternal - that which never diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular activity on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify never diminishing good fortune. Indians celebrate weddings, begin new business ventures, and even plan long journeys on this day.
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20 Miss World Owners
20 Miss World Owners
Miss World - international competition for the most beautiful women in the world, is held annually since 1951. The idea of Miss World has appeared in the UK. Eric Morley originally proposed a bikini contest. A single event was planed, however, as the new competition was organized for the next year, Morley decided to make this event an annual contest. Today the final night, when the most beautiful women is being chosen, is broadcast in more than 200 countries around the globe. Traditionally, the winner of the title of Miss World lives in London for one year.
2009 - Kaiane Aldorino, Gibraltar
2008 - Ksenia Sukhinova, Russia
2007 - Zhang Zilin, China
2006 - Tatána Kucharová, Czech Republic
2005 - Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir, Iceland
2004 - María Julia Mantilla, Peru
2003 - Davison (Rosanna Diane Davison, Ireland
2002 - Azra Akin, Turkey
2001 - Agbani Darego, Nigeria
2000 - Priyanka Chopra, India
1999 - Yukta Mookhey, India
1998 - Linor Abargil, Israel
1997 - Diana Hayden, India
1996 - Irene Skliva, Greece
1995 - Jacqueline Aguilera, Venezuela
1994 - Aishwarya Rai, India
1993 - Lisa Hanna, Jamaica
1992 - Julia Kourotchkina, Russia
1991 - Ninibeth Beatriz Jiménez, Venezuela
1990 - Gina Marie Tolleson, United States
Flexible future: Forget the iPhone, here's the smartphone made out of 'paper' that will shape with your pocket
Last updated at 5:18 PM on 5th May 2011
- The PaperPhone's flexible display makes it more portable that any current mobile computer
The PaperPhone has a flexible electronic display that is set to herald a new generation of computers.
Extremely lightweight and made out of a thin-film, the prototype device can do everything a smartphone currently does.
Hot stuff: The metal coffee beans that keep your drink warm for hours
Hot stuff: The metal coffee beans that keep your drink warm for hours
Last updated at 4:24 PM on 2nd May 2011
The morning coffee is a ritual beloved by hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Now a team of inventors has promised to improve this daily pleasure with metal beans that can keep your drink warm for up to five hours.
The beans, called Coffee Joulies, cool down your beverage to a drinkable temperature three times faster than normal, and then maintain that temperature.
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Coffee Joulies: The beans cool down your beverage to a drinkable temperature three times faster than normal, and then maintain that temperature
While this might seem to go against the laws of thermodynamics, Coffee Joulies contain a 'special non-toxic material' sealed within the beans' stainless steel shells.
A spokesman said: 'This material is designed to melt at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and absorbs a lot of energy as it melts. This is how Joulies cool your coffee down three times faster than normal.
Using Coffee Joulies couldn't be simpler; all you have to do is add a few to your drink as soon as it's poured.
Coffee Joulies contain a 'special non-toxic material' sealed within the beans' stainless steel shells
Place them in a standard kitchen mug and Coffee Joulies will keep your drink in the optimum temperature range for only a few minutes longer than usual.
In a thermos flask, however, then the beans should keep your coffee at the perfect temperature for up to five hours.
But don't forget to make more coffee than usual - the beans take up 15 per cent of the volume of your mug or flask.
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 4:24 PM on 2nd May 2011
The morning coffee is a ritual beloved by hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Now a team of inventors has promised to improve this daily pleasure with metal beans that can keep your drink warm for up to five hours.
The beans, called Coffee Joulies, cool down your beverage to a drinkable temperature three times faster than normal, and then maintain that temperature.
Scroll down for video
Coffee Joulies: The beans cool down your beverage to a drinkable temperature three times faster than normal, and then maintain that temperature
They work by absorbing extra thermal energy in the drink when it's too hot, and then releasing that stored energy back into the drink to keep it at an optimum temperature as it begins to cool down.
While this might seem to go against the laws of thermodynamics, Coffee Joulies contain a 'special non-toxic material' sealed within the beans' stainless steel shells.
A spokesman said: 'This material is designed to melt at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and absorbs a lot of energy as it melts. This is how Joulies cool your coffee down three times faster than normal.
'Once it reaches this temperature, the special material begins to solidify again, releasing the energy it stored when it melted. This is how Joulies keep your coffee warm twice as long.'
Using Coffee Joulies couldn't be simpler; all you have to do is add a few to your drink as soon as it's poured.
Coffee Joulies contain a 'special non-toxic material' sealed within the beans' stainless steel shells
And you don't have to be a coffee lover to get the most out of the beans - they work in any hot drink, be it tea, hot chocolate or milk.
Unfortunately, the beans - which are due to shortly go on sale in the U.S. with a retail price of $50 for a bag - only work at their best when the cup is insulated with a lid.
Place them in a standard kitchen mug and Coffee Joulies will keep your drink in the optimum temperature range for only a few minutes longer than usual.
In a thermos flask, however, then the beans should keep your coffee at the perfect temperature for up to five hours.
But don't forget to make more coffee than usual - the beans take up 15 per cent of the volume of your mug or flask.
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