A Close Look to Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by SanseedCom)

The royal wedding impressed us so much and I'd like to say the royal wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton, who was assistant and protege to iconic British fashion designer Alexander McQueen impressed us much more. The elegant embroidery ...

The Hyksos Exodus ca 1550 BCE

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by Robert Henvell)

Tell el Dab'a mound [Avaris] on the Nile Delta was occupied initially ca 2000 BCE.During the First Intermediate period it was probably part of Egypt's eastern defensive system. Excavations of stratum G at Tell el Dab'a located an 18th centur...

Do Good Ideas Grow On Trees?

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by Knight Pierce Hirst)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a natural insect repellent – one that doesn't contain the chemical DEET. It's made from nootkatone, an essential oil found in Alaska yellow cedar trees and citrus fruit. Because ...

Abdul rejoins Cowell as 'X Factor' judge

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by wayan cahyono)

NEW YORK - Paula Abdul will be back at the judging table with Simon Cowell, this time on Fox's "The X Factor," a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. Though widely expected, confirmation of Abdul's joining the new singing con...

Vernacular Architecture for Modern Times

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by freehandyman)

With respect to architecture, the term vernacular is used to describe building designs and styles that reflect the local customs, needs, and building resources available. Since antiquity, people have learned through trial and error, the vari...

Rammed Earth Vs. Adobe

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by freehandyman)

Of all the building materials at our disposal, what do we have the most of? Actually, let me rephrase that. Regardless of where on the planet you live, what material – ANY material you can think of – is there an unlimited amount of? – ...

Fun With Physics: The Quantum Mess: Life, The Universe And Everything

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by John Prytz)

Quantum physics is a total mess, not because it doesn't represent at least a part of reality because it has been experimentally verified to incredible degrees of precision and no experiment has disproved any of it; not because the quantum is...

Durgapujaonline is all set for 2011 Durgpuja web coverage across the world

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by rwssolution)

Well, it's the era of technology and communications, so why should Maa Durga not be a part of it. Last year, a young professional from Kolkata created a forum for the world to witness the biggest event of the Bengali Community. Durgapujaonli...

Fading Times: To Those Past Glamorous Uncles 1

(Sun May 8th, 2011, by SanseedCom)

Time always passes quickly. The mournful people tend to sigh with emotion for their getting old too fast. Even in the world where the time is frozen, if they are not shaped into hero who are young, full of prime and cherishing dreams, the...

Double Trouble Stun Gun – Twice The Stopping Power

(Sat May 7th, 2011, by Teresa Bernard)

Double Trouble stun guns manufactured under the Zap trademark have proven themselves to be one of the most dependable and economical self-defense devices available. This stun device is a low-amperage, high-voltage electronic self defense wea...