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Tuesday, 28 June 2011

top 10 most haunted places!!


 1. Changi Beach, Singapore

              
                                 
Changi Beach served as a popular killing ground for the Japanese during the Sook Ching massacre of The Second World War. Thousands of Chinese were tortured and killed during this Operation as they were suspected of being anti-Japanese. Strange crying and screaming are reported by people. The heads of the Chinese dead bodies are sometimes seen flying everywhere and headless bodies walk around the beach. The scariest thing is that the ghosts leave blood stains. During nights people observe dug holes that appear as if they were used for burying bodies.



2. Ohio University,  Athens, America

                                  

                             
Ohio University is known in state folklore as the most haunted college campus. A large number of places on campus are said to be haunted, and numerous other popular tales are told about the university across Athens county. The British Society for Psychical Research claims that Athens, Ohio, is one of the most haunted places in the world. Wilson Hall, famous for a girl (a supposed witch)who killed herself moments after writing satanic and supernatural things on the wall in her own blood. The five cemetaries that form a pentagram that surrounds the campus, with the administrative building being in the center of the devil’s sign. Washington Hall, which is famous for housing a team of basketball players who all died in a terrible crashm their ghosts still haunt the hall, and you can sometimes hear them dribbling. The catacombs of Jefferson Hall, where numerous ghost sightings have occurred. And finally, for The Ridges, an abandoned insane asylum that was known for thousands of labotamies and electro shock treatments. Also, a patient who disappeared, and was found five weeks later, her body decomposed onto the floor and left a stain that outlines her body. This stain can still be seen today.



3. Screaming Tunnel, Niagara Falls, Ontario


                             
The haunting of the Screaming Tunnel is one of Niagara Falls’ most enduring legends. Located off Warner Road, the tunnel runs under the railway tracks that link Niagara Falls to Toronto and New York City. According to local legend, over a century ago, a farm house located just past the south entrance to the tunnel caught fire one night. A young girl, her clothes engulfed in flames, fled screaming from the house. She ran through the tunnel in an attempt to extinguish her garments but collapsed and died on the tunnel floor. A variation of this story has the girl set ablaze in the tunnel by her enraged father when he learned his wife had won custody of their children during an nasty divorce battle. Another version tells of a young girl who was raped inside the tunnel and her body burned to cover the evidence. All these stories allege that if you stand in the middle of the dark tunnel at midnight and light a match, the flame will go out and a girl’s screams will be heard.



4. Bhangarh Fort, India

                      

                                          
Bhangarh Fort is on way from Jaipur to Alwar in Rajasthan, India. According to a legend, Singhia, a black magic tantrik cursed the palace that everybody would die in the palace and their souls will stay there for centuries without rebirth. Another interesting point is, all the houses in this area are without roofs because whenever a house is built with roof, the roof collapses. This is the called most haunting place in India. People who visit this place experience anxiety and restlessness. It is said that nobody returns from this place that stays there after dark. Government prohibited this area from staying after sunset. You will find a board installed by Archaeological Survey of India displaying “Staying after sunset is strictly prohibited in this area”.


5. Highgate Cemetery, North London, England

                             
                                                        
By night, Highgate Cemetery is like something out of a horror movie. Eerie crooked gravestones, headless angles covered in ivy, dark overgrown passages between the tombs, it’s no wonder this is Britain’s number-one ghost spot. Despite it’s chilling atmosphere, by day Highgate Cemetery showcases some of the Britain’s most spectacular Gothic architecture, offers fascinating guided tours. It’s also the burial place of Karl Marx.

6. Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire, England


                           
                                            
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, a trip to the Ancient Ram Inn is an unsettling experience. Its creaky floorboards, cold bare walls, musty smells and dimly lit nooks and crannies epitomise everything a haunted house should be. And the stories attached to this creepy building are not for the fainthearted: Murder, satanism and child sacrifice are just a few of the dark deeds said to have occurred here, oh and did we mention apparently it’s built on a pagan burial ground?


7. Monte Cristo, New South Wales, Australia


                          
                 

Monte Cristo, Australia’s most haunted mansion is located in Junee, New South Wales. Mrs Crawley, the owner of the house never came out of her home after the death of her husband in 23 years of her remaining life except for two times. After her death her ghost haunts the place particularly her former room. Bodiless ghost, phantom face in the window, floating apparition, strange and ghostly voices, automatic turning on and off lights are some haunting experiences of the people. Some people reported that when they entered the boy’s bed room they were breathless and turned purple and almost died, they became normal after coming out from the room.


8. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

                 
               
                 

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9. Dominican Hill, Baguio City, Philippines.


                 

                          

According to some people the ghosts of people who were killed during the war haunt this place. Some say the patients who died here despite having the hope to be alive turned into ghosts. Hearing the banging of doors, windows, clattering of dishes and screaming voices during night are reported by people.

10. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totness


                       
                             

There are a number of legends associated with this 14th-century castle, and it has a reputation of being haunted. It has 2 famous female ghosts; the White Lady and the Blue Lady. According to legend the White Lady is the spirit of Margaret Pomeroy, who starved to death while imprisoned in the dungeons by her jealous sister. Apparently she haunts the dark dungeons, and rises from St Margaret’s Tower to the castle walls. The Blue Lady is not confined to specific areas and is supposed to lure people into parts of the ruin. Apparently it’s a very bad idea to follow her!

top 5 disgusting foods!!

 WARNING: This post contains disturbing images. Around the world today, people of all races and creeds eat some of the most disgusting things you can imagine. This is a list of the ten most disgusting things that people eat. Considering the least disgusting thing is poo-related, if you are squeamish, you may not want to read on. The list is, of course, from my personal perspective which is western. If you know of any worse or equally disgusting foods, be sure to mention them in the comments.may not want to read on. The list is, of course, from my personal perspective which is western. If you 



1. Snake Blood and Bile
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This is less a food than a medicine, but it is so disgusting that it warrants a place on the list. In Central Jakarta, a man who calls himself the Cobra man specializes in preparing blood and bile for medicinal uses. Typically, he cuts off the head and drains the blood into a glass of arrack. He adds the bile and serves the drink as a treatment for respiratory ailments, skin problems, aches or indigestion. It is also said to improve a man’s stamina and sex life. Drinking the blood straight from a snake can also be done as an act of bravery or manliness. In defense of the blood eaters, I should remind everyone that pigs blood is very commonly eaten in most European nations in the form of black pudding or blood sausage.
2. Balut – Duck Fetus
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Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. They are considered delicacies of Asia and especially the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors at night in the regions where they are available.
3. Bee Larvae
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Bee Larvae is eaten in China and Japan (where it is called hachinoko). Hachinoko became popular years ago when country people, deprived of fish and meats, turned to other wildlife in search of protein. The larvae are cooked in soy sauce and sugar and taste mildly sweet with a crumbly texture. These days, it is mainly a nostalgia item at parties. It makes a grand entrance in the festivities, and the older folks grin with expectation. The actual task of eating hachinoko, however, is not nearly so exciting.
4. Spiders
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These spiders from Skuon in Cambodia are similar to North American Tarantulas. They are bred in holes in the ground especially for eating and are deep fried. The texture is described as crispy-chewy and some say it tastes similar to crab. Like Tarantulas, these spiders can bite. They were a regular survival food of the Khmer Rouge.
5. Monkeys Brains
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This is disgusting primarily because of the very high risk of contracting fatal transmissible spongiform encephalopathies such as Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and other similar brain diseases. In parts of China, the monkey’s brain is eaten raw. While it is most likely an urban legend1, some people claim that monkeys’ brains are, or were, eaten from the head of a live monkey

Etiquettes for a host of party!

                                                  
A successful party depends largely on the host. A gracious host will be aware of guests' needs and make sure that they are comfortable and at ease. When planning a party or social event, consider basic rules of etiquette; your guests will appreciate your thoughtful planning and you will find the event much more enjoyable when you are prepared in advance.



Invitations

  • Invitations should be sent at least two weeks in advance of the event. Make sure that you include the occasion, time, date, location, any specific instructions (such as formal or informal dress), if meals will be served and if your guest is free to bring a date.
    Mailed invitations are preferable for formal occasions or events honoring someone (for example, for a bridal shower, retirement party or 50th anniversary party). Many guests will keep your invitation as a keepsake, so take extra care to design something special. For semi-casual or casual events, a computer-printed invitation will be adequate; for formal events, invitations should be embossed or hand-written. You may hire a calligrapher for envelope addressing. For more casual events, an email or phone call may suffice.

Seating

  • Consider your seating chart carefully. Try to place guests near some people that they know, and others with whom they are not acquainted, but share interests with. Ensure that table decorations do not interfere with line of sight and communication. If your party is a more casual affair, it is your job as host to make sure that people are able to mingle so that your more introverted guests do not end up sitting alone. Make introductions and be sure to rotate throughout the room, giving all guests equal attention.

Advanced Planning

  • Do not leave important details to the last minute; plan your event thoroughly so that you can enjoy your guests and focus on their needs as they arrive. Make a list of all the supplies you will need and go over it again the morning of the party to make sure that you have everything.
    Choose a good caterer to take away some of the stress that preparing food may cause. If a caterer is not in your budget, try to find premade salads and appetizers so that you do not spend all your time in the kitchen while your guests mingle without you. A party coordinator can take care of many of the details of your event including flowers, food, wine, music and decorations.

During the Event

  • Ensure that music is not too loud so that guests can converse comfortably. Introduce guests to each other, and mention a few commonalities or interesting facts to incite conversation and generate interest. Relax and enjoy your guests; a stressed host makes for an unpleasant event.

Monday, 27 June 2011

HAUTE COUTURE!!!


                                       

Haute Couture is a French phrase for high fashion. Couture means dressmaking, sewing or stitching and the means elegant or high, so the two combined imply excellent artistic creation of clothing. The purchase of an haute couture garment is the model at the top of the handmade fashion and design custom clothing made by a design house of haute couture. A model haute couture garment is made especially for measuring the position of head and body. The fact to measure exclusive clothes are virtually made by hand, carefully spacing, stay taped and fitted to perfection for each client.
Costume and fashion history, it would not be the same without the Haute Couture.

SOME HAUTE COUTURE DRESSES TO FALL IN LOVE WITH:-