Michael Jackson: His Forlorn Legacy

Few people can boast of a legacy as left by Michael Jackson. The Superstar not only excelled in his music career albeit touched the life of millions across the globe. He had followers in zillions no matter what culture, religion, race or creed they belonged to!


Michael was born on August 28, 1958 - one of 9 kids. cute African-American very talented guy. Despite the current, sad stories about his lonely, sad childhood, Michael Jackson grew up surrounded by famous people and an adoring public. At the age of 5, Michael and his brothers were the amazing 'Jackson 5'. They played locally, then in New York and Philly.


His father reportedly nicknamed him "Big Nose". But Michael was very much apprehensive about his nose and he desperately wanted to get rid of the same.

This was his "Thriller" Era and his music touched millions of people across the globe no matter their language or culture or race or politics. Michael Jackson gets his nose slightly narrowed and his eyebrows shaped to match to the toes. Michael Jackson lived a life that of a king and only few can think of emulating such a lifestyle of extravaganza.

He was cute as hell and such was the charisma of this bronze skin lad that he was quoted as a cute little guy by many. Oh, baby! He went on giving interviews, had perfect sense of humor and was often seen on the national television basking in the glory of his success. Well what he was not seen with was wearing the face mask filled with oxygen layer. He had a big infectious smile enough to enchant his fans all the way round. He made hit after hit, celebrated music videos one after another, sealed obscenely huge record sales and contracts.

But then then something happens which really turns the life cycle of Michael Jackson upside down. His craze to beautify himself lands him into something which nobody can dream of!

He gets his nose work done again and the Plastic surgeon botches up the surgery. Truly pathetic! But this was not enough for him he gets cheek bones done. In a mere year and a half his skin's gone from beautiful cocoa bronze to fish belly white. He first denies this, then blames it on the medical condition Vitiligo which causes people of color to develop light patches of skin that lack pigment.


Well he doesn't say this, his "people" say this. Rumors mills also say that he's been allegedly taking female hormones to remove facial hair and keep that voice of his at the 12 year old boy pitch. Now he was speaking with the voice better connoted as a small girl's whispers!

Now Michael Jackson is said to have become creepy. He has become a point of joke for many and people quoting him as that “Only in America can you be born a black man and end up a white woman”.

If this was not enough Michael Jackson went on for a manly cleft in his chin and a dropped, square jawline. Oh God ! He gets his nose job done again and now sports little teeny triangles for nostrils and a sharp razor ridge you could grate cheese on!

He messed with it all again! Now his skin color has changed to toilet paper pink, cheeks seem to be squirrel socking nuts away for the winter. The devastating part is that the tip of his nose is so damaged from the operations that the tissues have died, and for sure he's now wearing a fake prosthesis tip!

The shocking news of child molestation charges comes to light and it was indeed the last straw for his sponsors to cancel his contracts!

Whatever strangeness occurred in his life, however wrapped in controversy his sudden death due to drugs overdose was another event that has become one of the milestones which history can never think of repeating. Jackson has left the world an incredible legacy that cannot be denied!

There are some people though for whom the influence of Jackson will much more significant. Well, they can never forget him and his legacy persists for time long.

His friends and family knew a totally different but far more significant version of the man and own his legacy in a totally different way. Chief amongst those people are his children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket. Their experience with the man were something totally unique and will live with them forever, even as they sit alone in isolation, wrapping duct tape around their arms and spreading cheesecake over their faces. They don't have any friends. They don't go to school, they have private lessons at home.


The three children apparently get along well with each but are paralyzed with fear when meeting outsiders, just like ordinary losers. The Jackson children really have had a unique life that will likely only become more so as it goes on. Yes, they lost their father but they also have access to virtually unlimited funds to sustain themselves.


Jackson lived a strange isolated life from a very young age and it turned him a little funny. That is a legacy he has passed onto his children and so it’s quite sensible to assume that they will also turn out strangely. For now they are just regular losers, but in the long term it will be quite rough.”Hard to believe but this was Michael Jackson.


For the millions of his fans, and even those who could care less about the man and music, that legacy will forever be a part of their lives.

Though the impact can diminish as time rolls on, as they grow and live their own lives, but Jackson will always be a part of them even if it is in some small way.

Famous 5 Christmas Markets of The World

I am personally very fond of Christmas and Christmas carols. Last year, I happened to visit Europe during Christmas time and found out not one but 5 Christmas Markets. Amazing... It was fun to shop and celebrate Christmas The way I wanted to. Locals confirmed the fact that these markets are common in December as they form an unusual aura of celebration and gaiety that prevails whole month.

Prague, Czech Republic

In Prague, there are two Christmas market, namely in Old Town Square and in Wenceslas Square. The start off by 5 th December and exhibit till the christmas eve. Both are perfect hubs to buy red stockings, stars and the glitters that add sparkles to Christmas Fiesta. It is a tradition here to sip mulled wine (svaree vino) while visiting the huts with handicrafts and hot food.

Dublin, Ireland

It has already hosted four christmas markets. Being the capital of Ireland, it naturally attracts travellers but during Christmas Dublin has another magnetism that draws tourist towards itself. The market run from December 12 to December 23 and overland travellers can expect seasonal food, stocking fillers, carol singers and bands to perplex the atmosphere.

Stockholm, Sweden
What Dublin can do, Stockholm can do better. Being one of the richest and the oldest in all of the Europe, Skansen Christmas Market becomes a special attraction in the month of December. You can find everything here from sausages to linen, gingerbread and children’s toys. Old carols can be heard all over this wonderful open-air museum and you experience first-hand the beauty of a Christmas up North.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Most of the christmas markets onset in the month of December but Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is bit different as they start from November 20 and continue to till the end of December. I specially enjoyed the merry go round that was 150 years old. You can collect number of souvenirs from here that range from handicraft work to delicious cakes.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin beats all by pompously holding 60 Christmas markets in it vicinity and satifying the strong urge for those shopoholics who cann't do without shopping. The ones at Charlottenburg Castle, in Gendarmenmarkt and on the Alte Postdamer Strasse are some of the most popular. Mulled wine and the cinnamon stars are just a few of the delicacies one can find; hand-made presents are also very sought after.


 

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2 Famous Underwater (sea) Restuarants of World

Ever Imagined you could have a cup of tea with fishes and whales? It seems like a dream! well this dream has finally come true with the opening of underwater restaurants. You have the choice to dine with many aquatic animals around in a paradise beneath water.

Today I am going to mention about two such exotic places where fooding turns out to be a memorable experience

Ithaa Restaurant

This restaurant proclaims to be the first ever underwater restaurant developed.  It was establised on 18 December 2007. Basically a part of Hilton group, The Ithaa restaurant is 5 metres below the sea level. The cuisine served here is delicious and is basically contemporary maldivian cuisine with a touch of western and asian influences.

Ithaa Undersea restaurant is an upcoming tourist attraction at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a hotel resort in Hilton's luxury brand that occupies two islands.

Red Sea Underwater Restaurant

Surprisingly not much have been written on this restaurant, is the first ever underwater restaurant built in 1998. Located in Eliat, Israel’s southernmost city, the Red Sea Star . Imersed six meters under the Red Sea, this underwater restaurant, bar and observatory features a marine-themed interior design and a large number of windows that allow visitors to check out the undersea heaven that surrounds them.

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Cotton Castle in Turkey: Incredible Natural Wonder

When I was a child I use to dream about snow castles in a far off land... But with the passage of time my dream seemed to come true the day I visited this unusual natural and historical site in Turkey.

Sparkling white castle like cascades, Pamukkale is said to be one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world and is also one of the most important highlights of Turkey, unique in the world.

The name of this site comes from the Turkish word “Pamukkale”, that means “cotton castle”, and yes the name proves its worth parallel to the glorious and spectacular view of the site.

Few know that these are not snow capped sheets as they are mostly thought to be albeit dazzling white calcareous castles that are formed by limestone coated thermal springs, creating the unbelievable formation of stalactites, potholes and cataracts. Unbelievable! But true.

Legend has it that the ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white “castle” which is in total about 2700 meters long and 160m high. This can be seen from a great distance, while you drive down the hills on the opposite side of the valley to the town of Denizli, which is 20 kms that is a stone's throw away.

Pamukkale is located in the Turkey’s Inner Aegean region, in the river Menderes valley, which has a cool temperate climate throughout the year.

When I visited the place I was accompanied with my Geologist friend Oliver and he said that “The tectonic movements that took place in the fault depression of the Menderes river basin did not only cause frequent earthquakes, but also gave rise to the emergence of a number of very hot springs. The water from one of these springs, with its large mineral content i.e chalk in particular that created Pamukkale”.

It is also known that apart from some radioactive material, the water contains large amounts of hydrogen carbonate and calcium, which leads to the precipitation of calcium carbonate(chalk).

The resultant effect of this natural phenomenon leaves behind thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, making the area look like a fortress of cotton or a frozen waterfall. Spectacular right!

Pamukkale literally means ‘cotton castle’ and is one of Turkey’s most impressive natural wonders. Made up of a series of white travertine terraces cascading down a cliff almost 200 m high.



In order to preserve the beauty of the terraces, visitors may not walk through them but those who want to enjoy the thermal waters can take a dip in the nearby pool amongst fragments of marble pillars.

It was this thermal waters which lead to the founding of the spa town of Hierapolis at the end of the 2nd century BC by the dynasty of the Attalids, the kings of Pergamon.

What laymen see today is perhaps in one way the remains of the ancient ruins of baths, temples, the well-preserved theater and the largest necropolis or graveyard in Anatolia containing 1200 tombs.

I did not miss this chance of a natural thermal pedicure spa. It was so rejuvenating .

As per the locals this water has a lot of therapeutic properties which could heal skin ailments. Therefore, here we see a real lifetime thrill for the visitors indeed!

Scariest Airports in the World : Never Seen Before

How many times it has happened to you that when your plane takes off you clutch hard the seat endings as tight as it may come off! Well, not sure about you but this has surely happened with me whenever I fly.

But today, I would reveal you something which would really force you tearing apart your seat endings with fear and anxiety! This is about some of the scariest airports of the world. Weird in one sense or the other and yes this is not very easy for those chicken hearts!

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (Caribbean island)


Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in Saba is the only airport on the Caribbean island of Saba, in the Netherlands Antilles. It is well known among experienced fliers for the way in which airplanes must approach or take off from the airport.

Yrausquin Airport covers a relatively large portion of the small island of Saba. This is one of the most dangerous airports in the world, despite the fact that no major tragedies have happened at the facility.

The danger arises from the airport’s physical position. It is flanked on one side by high hills, and on the other side and at both ends of the runway by cliffs dropping into the sea. This creates the possibility that an airplane might overshoot the runway during landing or takeoff and end up in the sea or on the cliffs.

The airport’s sole runway is marked with an X at each end, to indicate to commercial pilots that the airport is closed for commercial aviation.

Courchevel Airport: Courchevel (France)

Courchevel is the name of a ski area located in the French Alps, the largest linked ski area in the world.

This airport has a certain degree of infamy in the aviation industry as home to a relatively short runway, with a length of 525 m (1,722 ft) and a gradient of 18.5%. This Airport is so short that you have to land on an inclined strip to slow down and take off on a decline to pick up enough speed. Freaky enough to give a heart attack to any adventure buff!


Madeira Airport (Portugal)
Madeira Airport is also known as Funchal Airport in Madeira. The airport controls national and international air traffic of the island of Madeira.

The airport was once infamous for its short runway as it was surrounded by high mountains and the ocean, made it a tricky landing for even the most experienced of pilots. The original runway was only 1,400 meters in length, but was extended by 400 meters later and subsequently rebuilt in 2003, almost doubling the size of the runway, building it out over the ocean. Instead of using landfill, the extension was built on a series of 180 columns, each being about 70m tall.

For the enlargement of the new runway, the Funchal Airport has won the Outstanding Structures Award, given by International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). The Outstanding Structures Award is considered to be the "Oscar" for engineering structures in Portugal.



Kai Tak Airport,(Hong Kong)

The Kai Tak certainly sets the scare port bar when it comes to terrifying landings. The Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong was considered to be notorious for its stunt runway. Jumbo jets would literally do a tower-block fly-by, dropping through the mountains and skimming between high-rise flats and landing just before a drop in the ocean. A real thrill for those wonder pilots who were paid far more than their compatriots to fly the Hong Kong leg!

Narsarsuaq, (Greenland)
The approach to Narsarsuaq Airport is a bit like flying down a city street with tower-blocks on both sides. And then imagine King Kong sneezing at the plane, followed by a huge downward smack from above. That’s pretty much the sensation when landing in Greenland.

Pilots with in depth knowledge of the area’s meteorological trends and geographical understanding, can even attempt to land or take-off in Narsarsuaq. But to be on the safer side, take-offs are only allowed in the daytime, and each take-off is carefully orchestrated.

Once in a flight in Greenland you’ve dodged the air pockets and unpredictable wind shear, you’ve then got to handle towering icebergs on the flight path, which on a cloudy day appears as riding in the milky way and the fluffy clouds on the horizon. Think Titanic in the sky!



Make Kane Airstrip ( Lesotho)
Lesotho has the lowest point of any country in the world, and this perilous air strip is used by the Lesotho Flying Doctors Service.

Taking off at this air strip is really a harrowing experience, where the plane drops down the face of a 600 meter cliff until it starts flying.The runway is only 400 meters long .

So, Tighten up seat belts to get those freaking goosebumps! Get ready to fly!

South Africa prepares for World Travel Awards: 7th July 2010

Africa’s top destinations and leading travel operators all round the World are sweating hard to battle out on Wednesday July 7th 2010.





Well, no need to scratch your head hard as we spill out the beans. Folks! The World Travel Awards comes to South Africa.

This mega event is scheduled to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg in South Africa on 7th July 2010 ( http://www.hellotravel.com/south-africa). The World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean Ceremony would be thrill for all the Travel and Tour operators around the World. This event offers participants a chance to win one of the most sought-after prizes in the travel and tourism industry.

The World Travel awards 2010 is described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ for the global travel and tourism fraternity. We cannot forget that it is this travel and tourism fraternity which proves to be the soul of the millions of travellers that has helped it - have helped improve quality, value and customer service over the past 17 years.

The nominations have been decided and those include some of the most respected and successful travel names and resorts in the business. The scheduled evening would be glittering enough with the top notch names in travel marking their presence in the the ceremony.

The evening also sees the presence of the region’s major company CEO’s, tourist board chiefs, association leaders and Government Ministers who would be making it a a spectacular affair.

The Celebrities who would be glowing up the ceremony include Miss World contestants and well known entertainers such as smash hit African hip-hop dance group, the Clinch Crew.

The best part is that the Travel industry professionals throughout the world are voraciously voting online for their preferred travel companies and organizations during the past four months. Voting is now closed and votes are counted ready for the big night.

Consumers and travellers use this list of winners as a reliable guide and means of choosing and reassurance when choosing their holiday, vacations and travelling.

It is also known that special awards are allotted to the best destinations. The travel companies and destinations that finish up on the winners podium would receive extensive commercial benefits and global profile.

So pack up your bags and rush for the earliest bookings as this is the ceremony you cannot afford to miss!

5 Whacky Markets of The World

Spider Market of Skuon
Unlike other markets in Asia, Sukon Market is a special hub to capture on
your Asia Tour. You won't find the usual products here but something that
unheard of Fried Spider Snack. Amidst fruits and vegetable, you would find
palates of spiced fried spiders. You can find this delicacies in Combodian
part of Asia.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This is amongst the most popular travel attraction of Thailand. Famously
known as the Floating Market, it starts from 8.A.M and ends upto 11 P.M
As the surrounding soil is naturally fertile, the commerce majorly
focusses on fruits and vegetables.

The Saint-Ouen Flea Market
Spanning over an area of 7 hectares, Saint-Ouen Flea Market is amongst the
largest antiques market of the world. After World War I, its popularity
grew immensely, and investors started buying more and more land, around
the famous Rue de Rosiers. Nowadays, the Saint-Ouen Flea Market offers
common antique goods, like furniture, books, jewelry, as well as rare
scientific instruments, archeological findings and military equipment. It
is advisable to visit the flea market in the morning as by afternoon it
becomes crowded.

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
It is the largest and the oldest markets in the world which was
constructed in the year 1464. It is features 58 alleys and 4,400 shops,
visited by 250,000 to 400,000 people, every day.

Maeklong Market
Nither the famous Maeklong Market, in Bangkok, is oldest not does it sell
any unique products. The USP of this p;aces is that it has train running
through it 8 times a day, and that makes it unique. Because Thailand has
no laws requiring markets be moved, if a railroad is built in the area,
Maeklong Market remained in place even after trains began passing through
it. Vendors simply remove their awnings, and shoppers step off of the
track that serves as a walkway, long enough for the train to pass, and
then it’s business as usual, as if nothing happened. For locals it’s just
routine, but to foreigners it’s one bizarre display.

How to Say " Cheers" in Different Languages!

Candy Is Dandy But liquor Is quicker.- Ogden Nash

Raising the toast for good is a desire by everyone.  The joy of clinking the glass and being drunk can be explained by the connoisseur. Though there have been number of stories behind the clinking but the most famous says that it ward of Evil.

While travelling, the word "Cheers" comes out to be in your favoring as you can easily impress the locals and get work done...

Albania : Gezuar!

Argentina: Salud! (health)

Australia: Cheers!

Austria: Prosit! Prost! Zum Wohl! (formal)

Azerbaijan: Afiyæt oslun!

Brazil: Saude! (to your health), Tim tim!

Bulgaria: Na zdorov'ya! (to your health)

Canada: Cheers!

Costa Rica: Pura Vida! (pure life)

Croatia: Živjeli! (to life/health)

Czech Republic: Na zdraví! (to your health)

Denmark: Skaal! / Skål!

Dominican Republic: Salud! (health)

England: Cheers! Cheerio!

Finland: Kippis!

France: Santé! À votre santé! (to your health)

Germany: Prost! Zum Wohl! (formal)

Greece: Yamas! Geiá mas! (health)

Guyana: Cheers!

Hungary: Egészségedre! (to your health)

Indonesia: Pro!

Ireland: Sláinte! (to your health), Cheers!
Israel: L'Chaim! (to life!)

Italy: Cin cin! Salute!

Jamaica: Cheers!

Japan: Kampai!

Latvia: Uz veselibu! (to your health)

Lithuania: I sveikata!

Macedonia: Na zdravje! (to your health)

Malta: Cheers! Eviva! (old fashioned)

Mexico: Salud! (health)

Netherlands: Gezondheid! (to your health), Proost!

New Zealand: Cheers!
Panama: Salud! (health)

Poland: Na zdrowie! (to your heath)

Portugal: Saude! (to your health), Tchin tchin!

Romania: Noroc! (God Bless!)

Russia: Na zdorov'ya! (to your health)

Scotland: Sláinte! (to your health)

Serbia & Montenegro: Ziveli! (let's live long!)

Slovakia: Na zdravie! (to your heath)

South Africa: Cheers! Gesondheid! (to your health)

South Korea: Konbe!

Spain: Salud! (health) Topa! (Basque)

Sweden: Skaal! / Skål!

Switzerland: Proscht! Gesundheit! (to your health)

Thailand: Chai yo! Choc tee!

Trinidad and Tobago: Cheers!

Turkey: Serefe!

Ukraine: Na zdorov'ya! Budmo! (let's live long!)

USA: Cheers! Bottoms up!

Wales: Iechyd da! [Yechidda!]

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Popular Destinations to Visit in The Year 2010

Brazil

Being the part of the famous FIFA World Cup 2010, Brazil is going to be the hotspot in travel radar. Being a tropical paradise, Brazil stretches of rainforest, islands with tropical beaches, and endless rivers. Some of the popular activities in Brazil are Hang gliding, surfing, sailing and fishing.Travellers love the culture, nightlife and carnival attitude of the Brazilian people.

 

United States of America

This is perhaps the most famous and visited destination of the World, after Europe. From the spectacular national parks of Utah to fly-drives in the sunshine state of Florida. This is going to be amongst the top most travel destination in the year 2010. Why not you plan your trip?

Iceland

Lately Volcano tourism has become a common phenomenon these days. With this, Iceland has come out to be a major tourist attractions in 2010. It is an unspoilt, beatific and mysterious with its spouting geysers, active volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, towering mountains, vast lava plains and magical lakes, Iceland is surely a place to visit.

India

Hosting the popular Common Wealth Games 2010, India is an exotic travel destination of the world. The 7th largest country in the world, India has always been a treasure destinations amidst others. Why not visit this country in October and take a glance on the spectacular CWG 2010?

China

When you think of China, the famous Great Wall of China is the first thing that comes to mind. This year , China is hosting in the Famous Shangai World Expo and it has already garnered thousands of travellers. So in 2010, China is going to be in the hit list.

South Africa

Last but surely not the least, South Africa has always been in limelight but this year the cause its a bit different. South Africa is hosting FIFA World Cup 2010. So Go Waka Waka and trail the untrodden path of the fascinating abode.

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Wanna A Know How To Say "HELLO" in different languages

 To Greet is been taught to us since childhood days and if you are visiting foreign land, this may turn out to be a big advantage, as a mere "Hello" in their language can tag a relationship between you and your host.

Arabic - sabbah-el-khair (good morning), masaa-el-khair (good evening), Marhaba (Hello)

* Armenian - barev or parev

* Bahamas – hello (formal), hi or heyello (informal)

* Basque - kaixo (pronounced kai-show), egun on (morning; pronounced egg-un own), gau on (night; pronounced gow own)

* Bavarian and Austrian German - grüß Gott (pronounced gruess gott), servus (informal; also means "goodbye"; pronounced zair-voos)

* Bengali — namaskar

* Bulgarian - zdraveite, zdrasti (informal)

* Burmese - mingalarbar

* Catalan - hola (pronounced o-la), bon dia (pronounced bon dee-ah)good morning, bona tarda (bona tahr-dah) good afternoon, bona nit (bona neet)good night

* Chamorro - hafa adai (hello/what's up?), hafa? (informal), howzzit bro/bran/prim/che'lu? (informal), sup (informal)and all other English greetings

* Chichewa - moni bambo! (to a male), moni mayi! (to a female)

* Chinese - Cantonese nei ho (pronounced nay ho) Mandarin (pronounced ni hao)

* Congo - mambo

* Croatian - boke (informal), dobro jutro (morning), dobar dan (day), dobra većer (evening), laku noć (night)

* Czech - dobré ráno (until about 8 or 9 a.m.), dobrý den (formal), dobrý večer (evening), ahoj (informal; pronounced ahoy)

* Danish - hej (informal; pronounced hey), god dag (formal), god aften (evening; formal), hejsa (very informal).

* Dutch - hoi (very informal), hallo (informal), goedendag (formal)

* English - hello (formal), hi (informal)

* Esperanto - saluton

* Finnish - hyvää päivää (formal), moi or hei (informal), moro (Tamperensis)

* French - salut (informal; silent 't'), bonjour (formal, for daytime use; 'n' as a nasal vowel), bonsoir (good evening; 'n' is a nasal vowel), bonne nuit (good night). There is also "ça va", but this is more often used to mean "how are you?"

* Gaeilge - dia duit (informal; pronounced dee-ah gwitch; literally "God be with you")

* Georgian - gamardjoba

* German - hallo (informal), Guten Tag (formal; pronounced gootan taag), Tag (very informal; pronounced taack).

* Gujarathi - kem che

* Greek - yia sou (pronounced yah-soo; informal), yia sas (formal)

* Hawaiian - aloha

* Hebrew - shalom (means "hello", "goodbye" and "peace"), hi (informal), ma kore? (very informal, literally means "whats happening" or "whats up")

* Hindi - namaste (pronounced na-mus-thei), kaise hain (a little formal), kaise ho (more informal, familiar)

* Hindustani - namaste

* Hungarian, Magyar - jo napot (pronounced yoh naput; daytime; formal), szervusz (pronounced sairvoose; informal)

* Icelandic - góðan dag (formal; pronounced gothan dagg), hæ (informal)

* Igbo - nde-ewo (pronounced enday aywo), nna-ewo (pronounced enna wo)

* Indonesian - selamat pagi (morning), selamat siang (afternoon), selamat malam (evening)

* Italian - ciào (informal; also means "goodbye"), salve, buon giorno (morning; formal), buon pomeriggio (afternoon; formal), buona sera (evening; formal)

* Japanese - ohayou gozaimasu (pronounced o-ha-yo go-zai-mass), konnichi wa (pronounced ko-nee-chee-wa; daytime or afternoon), konban wa (pronounced gong-ban-wa; evening); moshi moshi (pronounced moh-shee moh-shee; when answering the phone); doumo (pronounced doh-moh; informal way of greeting, but means countless other things as well so only use when context makes sense)

* Kanien'kéha (Mohawk) - kwe kwe (pronounced gway gway)

* Kannada - namaskara

* Klingon - nuqneH? [nook-neck] (literally: "what do you want?")

* Korean - ahn nyeong ha se yo (formal; pronouned ahn-yan-ha-say-yo), ahn nyeong (informal; can also be used to mean "goodbye")

* Kurdish — choni, roj bahsh (day; pronounced rohzj bahsh)

* Lao - sabaidee (pronounced sa-bai-dee)

* Latin (Classical) - salve (pronounced sal-way; when talking to one person), salvete (pronounced sal-way-tay; when talking to more than one person)

* Latvian - labdien, sveiki, chau (informal; pronounced chow).

* Lingala - mbote

* Lithuanian - laba diena (formal), labas, sveikas (informal; when speaking to a male), sveika (informal; when speaking to a female)

* Local Hawaiian Pidgin - sup braddah

* Luxembourgish - moïen (pronounced MOY-en)

* Malayalam - namaskkaram

* Maltese - merħba (meaning "welcome"), bonġu (morning), bonswa or il-lejl it-tajjeb (evening)

* Maori - kia ora

* Marathi - namaskar

* Mongolia - sain baina uu? (pronounced saa-yen baya-nu; formal), sain uu? (pronounced say-noo; informal)

* Nahuatl - niltze, hao

* Navajo - ya'at'eeh

* Nepali - namaskar, namaste, k cha (informal), kasto cha

* Northern German - moin moin

* Northern Shoto - dumelang

* Norwegian - hei ("hi"), hallo ("hello"), heisann ("hi there"), halloisen (very informal).

* Oshikwanyama - wa uhala po, meme? (to a female; response is ee), wa uhala po, tate? (to a male; response is ee) nawa tuu? (response is ee; formal)

* Persian - salaam or do-rood (see note above - salaam is an abbreviation, the full version being as-salaam-o-aleykum in all Islamic societies)

* Polish - dzień dobry (formal), witaj (hello) cześć (hi)

* Portuguese - oi, boas, olá or alô (informal), bom dia (good morning), boa tarde (good afternoon), boa noite (good evening).

* Rajasthani (Marwari)- Ram Ram

* Romanian - salut, buna dimineata (formal; morning) buna ziua (formal; daytime) buna searaformal; evening)

* Russian - pree-vyet (informal), zdravstvuyte (formal; pronounced ZDRA-stvooy-tyeh)

* Samoan - talofa (formal), malo (informal)

* Scanian - haja (universal), hallå (informal), go'da (formal), go'maren (morning), go'aften (evening)

* Senegal - salamaleikum

* Serbian - zdravo (informal), dobro jutro (morning, pronounced dobro yutro), dobar dan (afternoon)

* Sinhala - a`yubowan (pronounced ar-yu-bo-wan; meaning "long live")

* Slovak - dobrý deň (formal), ahoj (pronounced ahoy), čau (pronounced chow) and dobrý (informal abbreviation)

* Slovenian — živjo (informal; pronounced zhivyo), dobro jutro (morning), dober dan (afternoon), dober večer (evening; pronounced doh-bear vetch-air)

* South African English - hoezit (pronounced howzit; informal)

* Spanish - holà (pronounced with a silent 'h': o-la), alo, que pasa (Spain, informal)

* Swahili - jambo

* Swedish - hej (informal; pronounced hey), god dag (formal)

* Swiss German - grüzi (pronounced grew-tsi)

* Tagalog (Pilipino - Philippines) - kumusta ka (means "how are you?")

* Tahitian - ia orana

* Tamil - vanakkam

* Telugu - namaskaram

* Telugu - baagunnara (means "how are you?"; formal)

* Tetum (Timor - Leste) - bondia (morning), botarde (afternoon), bonite (evening)

* Thai - sawa dee-ka (said by a female), sawa dee-krap (said by a male)

* Tongan - malo e leilei

* Tsonga (South Africa) - minjhani (when greeting adults), kunjhani (when greeting your peer group or your juniors)

* Turkish - merhaba (formal), naber? (Informal)

* Ukranian - dobriy ranuke (formal; morning), dobriy deyn (formal; afternoon), dobriy vechir (formal; evening), pryvit (informal)

* Urdu - adaab

* Vietnamese - xin chào

* Welsh - shwmai (North Wales; pronounced shoe-my)

* Yiddish - sholem aleikhem (literally "may peace be unto you")

* Zulu - sawubona


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3 Upcoming Architectural Extravaganza in Dubai

Change is a one phenomenon that one cannot deny. It is assumed that by
2015, there would be 23 mega cities in the world and out of them 19 would
be found in developing countries. UAE is perhaps the most famous and
anticipated Urban Projects and there 3 astonishing architectural
extravaganza coming up in UAE.


The Burj al Alam in Dubai

It is amongst the most known and world's largest Commercial
skyscrapper.The skyskraper will include retail stores, offices, hotels and
apartments.The hotel rooms would be the highest set of hotel rooms at over
400m.

The Landmark in Abu Dhabi

Being constructed by  Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this is the
landmark and the tallest building of the world spanning over 1.100 feet.
The concept was developed by Cesar Pelli Associate. It is assumed that it
would be the tallest building in the world.


The Tameer Towers in Abu Dhabi

Designed by US architect, Hilsom Moran of Gensler and Structural
Engineers. This would consist of 6 building spanning over a span of
465,000 square metres.  Tameer Towers include 4 residential towers, a
commercial tower, a 7-star-luxury-business hotel. The total cost is
assumed to be about $3.5 billion

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Brisbane Art Galleries

Fireworks Gallery

This gallery shows contemporary art works by Aboriginal artists, having sourced work from all around Australia to build a unique Australian collection. 11 Stratton street, Newstead (07 3216 1250).

Institute of Modern Art

Founded in 1975, Institute of Modern Art is the one of the first Australia's Contemporary Art Spaces. It exhibit sound and light show with music featuring established artistes.

Queensland Art Gallery

From the walking distance of the city centre, Queensland Art Gallery showcases a large collection of Australian art from all periods. The museum also exhibits Asian art as well as British and European Works.

Queensland Gallery of Modern Art 

This is one of the newest gallery opened in 2006 and is the largest of all in accumulating modern and contemporary art in Australia

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