| Loudest Burp | |
The world's loudest burp measured from a distance of 2.5 m (8ft 2 in)and 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high, read 104.9 dB on a certified and calibrated class 1 precision measuring noise level meter, and was achieved by Paul Hunn (UK) at the offices of Guinness World Records, London, UK, on July 20, 2004. |
Monday, September 29, 2008
Guinness World Records:Loudest Burp at 104.9 dB in UK
Friday, September 26, 2008
Nude church services
A Dutch Nudist Church Services called off
Friday, 26 September , 2008, 22:09
Amsterdam: A group of Dutch nudists called off a special church service to be held in a nudist park after receiving threats, a spokesman for the group said on Friday.
In June, the Christian Gan Eden nudists held their first church service at the Flevo-Natuur nudist park in Zeewolde in the eastern Netherlands and planned to hold a second service.
However, the group was hit by numerous emails and phone calls, many of them threatening, the Gan Eden spokesman said. The church service was called off and the group shut its website down.
"I do not understand the fuss," the spokesman said. "We are just a group of Christians who want to have our own church service."
Friday, 26 September , 2008, 22:09
Amsterdam: A group of Dutch nudists called off a special church service to be held in a nudist park after receiving threats, a spokesman for the group said on Friday.
In June, the Christian Gan Eden nudists held their first church service at the Flevo-Natuur nudist park in Zeewolde in the eastern Netherlands and planned to hold a second service.
However, the group was hit by numerous emails and phone calls, many of them threatening, the Gan Eden spokesman said. The church service was called off and the group shut its website down.
"I do not understand the fuss," the spokesman said. "We are just a group of Christians who want to have our own church service."
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Amarinder Singh former Congress Chief Minister of Punjab is expelled from Punjab Assembly
Satinder Bains | Chandigarh
Vigilance to file FIR in land scandal
In an unprecedented decision, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday expelled former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh from the membership of the Assembly for its remaining term (three-and-a-half years) after being indicted by a House committee in the Amritsar Improvement Trust land scandal.
In a resolution adopted amid ruckus, the House directed the Director, State Vigilance Bureau, to register an FIR against the three accused named in the committee report and investigate the distribution of money among them.
The House also resolved to write to the Election Commission of India to declare the Patiala City seat held by Capt Amarinder Singh vacant.
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Vigilance to file FIR in land scandal
In an unprecedented decision, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday expelled former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh from the membership of the Assembly for its remaining term (three-and-a-half years) after being indicted by a House committee in the Amritsar Improvement Trust land scandal.
In a resolution adopted amid ruckus, the House directed the Director, State Vigilance Bureau, to register an FIR against the three accused named in the committee report and investigate the distribution of money among them.
The House also resolved to write to the Election Commission of India to declare the Patiala City seat held by Capt Amarinder Singh vacant.
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Bachans say sorry
I am by nature an individual that invariably, when confronted, addresses an issue by looking at the other person’s point of view first. This is my character. I was born with it and shall remain with it. I cannot change it now. Many friends and family look upon it as a malaise, which is defensive, wrong and incorrect. But, much to their dismay I have remained unchanged.
My first reaction therefore is, that in this matter, sentiments have been hurt.
I am not going into what has been said and under what circumstances. But rather that, even if one person is disturbed, then I would wish that that disturbance be addressed first. All else can come later.
I immediately therefore sent an sms to Jaya stating that -
The casual off the cuff remarks made by her at the music launch function were without malice or deliberate intent, but if it has caused hurt to the sentiments of Maharashtra, Maharashtrians and indeed the city and citizens of Mumbai, then she must seek regret and offer apology. Everything that we possess today is what came to us from this great state and city. We never have and never can look at Maharashtra with disrespect. If inadvertently this is what has been construed, then we apologize and are sorry and seek forgiveness for any sentiments that have been hurt.
Read Bachan's blog
My first reaction therefore is, that in this matter, sentiments have been hurt.
I am not going into what has been said and under what circumstances. But rather that, even if one person is disturbed, then I would wish that that disturbance be addressed first. All else can come later.
I immediately therefore sent an sms to Jaya stating that -
The casual off the cuff remarks made by her at the music launch function were without malice or deliberate intent, but if it has caused hurt to the sentiments of Maharashtra, Maharashtrians and indeed the city and citizens of Mumbai, then she must seek regret and offer apology. Everything that we possess today is what came to us from this great state and city. We never have and never can look at Maharashtra with disrespect. If inadvertently this is what has been construed, then we apologize and are sorry and seek forgiveness for any sentiments that have been hurt.
Read Bachan's blog
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hindus help Muslims keep Ramadan fast
IANS
Sunday, September 07, 2008 15:35 IST
PATNA: Setting an example of communal harmony in relief camps in flood-hit Bihar, Hindus are helping Muslims keep Ramadan fast by sharing their meagre resources.
"What is interesting to note that Hindus are helping Muslims to keep fast by providing whatever possible in relief camps," said Bihar Disaster Management Minister Nitish Mishra.
The majority of Muslims in relief camps were keeping fast while sharing everything with others.
It was reported that several NGOs have been providing food to Muslims keeping fast outside government control relief camps.
"People, mostly Hindus are arranging fruits, sweets and dinner for Muslims keeping fast outside relief camps," said Ranjeev, an activist in Saharsa district. Read more
Sunday, September 07, 2008 15:35 IST
PATNA: Setting an example of communal harmony in relief camps in flood-hit Bihar, Hindus are helping Muslims keep Ramadan fast by sharing their meagre resources.
"What is interesting to note that Hindus are helping Muslims to keep fast by providing whatever possible in relief camps," said Bihar Disaster Management Minister Nitish Mishra.
The majority of Muslims in relief camps were keeping fast while sharing everything with others.
It was reported that several NGOs have been providing food to Muslims keeping fast outside government control relief camps.
"People, mostly Hindus are arranging fruits, sweets and dinner for Muslims keeping fast outside relief camps," said Ranjeev, an activist in Saharsa district. Read more
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria
Goodbye America? Not yet
Manish Chand, Indo-Asian News Service
August 28, 2008
First Published: 18:21 IST(28/8/2008)
Last Updated: 18:38 IST(28/8/2008)
The Post-American World
Author: Fareed Zakaria;
Publisher: Penguin/Viking;
Price: Rs 499
Don't write an obituary of the American superpower yet. It's not that America is declining, but everyone else is rising - this is the "great story of our times" Fareed Zakaria tells in his new book that goes to the heart of tectonic power shifts to the non-Western world in the 21st century.
Take a few random examples, says Zakaria, of this "great transformation taking place around the world". The tallest building in the world is now in Taipei, the world's richest man is Mexican, its largest publicly traded corporation is Chinese, the biggest plane is built in Russia and Ukraine, the biggest refinery is under construction in India, and the world's largest factories are all in China.
What's more, Zakaria says, "quintessentially American icons have been appropriated by foreigners" with Singapore flaunting the world's largest Ferris wheel and Macau showing off the world's largest casino.
"The biggest movie industry, in terms of both movies made and tickets sold, is Bollywood, not Hollywood. Of the top 10 malls in the world, only one is in the US; the world's biggest is in Beijing," he writes.
If all this gives the impression that "the most powerful country in the world since ancient Rome" is fading into the sunset, don't be gulled by appearances. In The Post-American World, Zakaria, the editor of Newsweek International and one of the most influential commentators in Washington, tries to deflate the hype about the "rise of Asia" and pits it against hard facts about American power.
The US economy has averaged about 25 percent of global GDP for 130 years and will continue to do so; it's economy at $14 trillion is more than four times that of China; and nearly 14 times that of India. Its military spending is nearly equivalent to what the rest of the world spends on defence.
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Manish Chand, Indo-Asian News Service
August 28, 2008
First Published: 18:21 IST(28/8/2008)
Last Updated: 18:38 IST(28/8/2008)
The Post-American World
Author: Fareed Zakaria;
Publisher: Penguin/Viking;
Price: Rs 499
Don't write an obituary of the American superpower yet. It's not that America is declining, but everyone else is rising - this is the "great story of our times" Fareed Zakaria tells in his new book that goes to the heart of tectonic power shifts to the non-Western world in the 21st century.
Take a few random examples, says Zakaria, of this "great transformation taking place around the world". The tallest building in the world is now in Taipei, the world's richest man is Mexican, its largest publicly traded corporation is Chinese, the biggest plane is built in Russia and Ukraine, the biggest refinery is under construction in India, and the world's largest factories are all in China.
What's more, Zakaria says, "quintessentially American icons have been appropriated by foreigners" with Singapore flaunting the world's largest Ferris wheel and Macau showing off the world's largest casino.
"The biggest movie industry, in terms of both movies made and tickets sold, is Bollywood, not Hollywood. Of the top 10 malls in the world, only one is in the US; the world's biggest is in Beijing," he writes.
If all this gives the impression that "the most powerful country in the world since ancient Rome" is fading into the sunset, don't be gulled by appearances. In The Post-American World, Zakaria, the editor of Newsweek International and one of the most influential commentators in Washington, tries to deflate the hype about the "rise of Asia" and pits it against hard facts about American power.
The US economy has averaged about 25 percent of global GDP for 130 years and will continue to do so; it's economy at $14 trillion is more than four times that of China; and nearly 14 times that of India. Its military spending is nearly equivalent to what the rest of the world spends on defence.
Read more
A Crtique of Evangelization by Dr.BABUSUSEELAN
Monday, September 01, 2008
Evangelization and destabilisation of states
Three reports:
1. Seven hundred plans to evangelize the world
2. Ram Swarup's expose of christism
3. Robert Kaplan's idea of bringing in Baptists and other missionaries to subvert the Burmese state
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“EVANGELIZATION: THE GREAT COMMAND AND A COSMIC AUDITING"
(A REVIEW ARTICLE OF ‘SEVEN HUNDRED PLANS TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD: THE RISE OF A GLOBAL EVANGELIZATION MOVEMENT, by, DAVID B. BARRATT and JAMES W. REAPSOME. PUB: THE A.D.2OOO SERIES.)
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Evangelization and destabilisation of states
Three reports:
1. Seven hundred plans to evangelize the world
2. Ram Swarup's expose of christism
3. Robert Kaplan's idea of bringing in Baptists and other missionaries to subvert the Burmese state
k
“EVANGELIZATION: THE GREAT COMMAND AND A COSMIC AUDITING"
(A REVIEW ARTICLE OF ‘SEVEN HUNDRED PLANS TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD: THE RISE OF A GLOBAL EVANGELIZATION MOVEMENT, by, DAVID B. BARRATT and JAMES W. REAPSOME. PUB: THE A.D.2OOO SERIES.)
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Korean Buddhists Rally against 'pro-Christian bias
Fri, 2008-09-05 05:15
Seoul, 05 September, (Asiantribune.com): The Buddhists of South Korea strongly protested accusing President Lee Myung Bak and his administration of showing religious bias against Buddhists and favoring Christians.
South Korea by law is a secular state. Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea stipulates the prohibition of state religion, and the separation of religion and politics.
It was alleged that, since the inauguration of the new government, some of the high government officials and the President himself have been violating the Constitution as if intent upon turning the country into a Christian state. We strongly regret the government's physical suppression of the civil rights of peaceful assembly and demonstrations demanding the principle of democracy.
However due to the phenomenal rise in the size and power of the Christian community in recent decades, it has the Buddhist community here gripped by apprehension.
Read more
Seoul, 05 September, (Asiantribune.com): The Buddhists of South Korea strongly protested accusing President Lee Myung Bak and his administration of showing religious bias against Buddhists and favoring Christians.
South Korea by law is a secular state. Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea stipulates the prohibition of state religion, and the separation of religion and politics.
It was alleged that, since the inauguration of the new government, some of the high government officials and the President himself have been violating the Constitution as if intent upon turning the country into a Christian state. We strongly regret the government's physical suppression of the civil rights of peaceful assembly and demonstrations demanding the principle of democracy.
However due to the phenomenal rise in the size and power of the Christian community in recent decades, it has the Buddhist community here gripped by apprehension.
Read more
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