Some Shots at the Beach (1)

Finally, exams are over! Been to the Beach (Mont-Choisy) yesterday & I took some random shots & which i coupled wit some quotes... :)

Emoticons speak more than words ;)x

We often use emoticons in our online conservation, though sometimes I've got the tendency to insert them in my school essays :P:P

In the past, silence was considered to be the greatest art of conversation.. But now wit the increase use of IM & emails, the use of emoticons have considerably increase...

Sometimes while chatting on fb or msn, when we do not know what to say or how to xpress ourselves, we often use emoticons...

Indeed, emoticons are not only graphical symbols, but are important means of communication :)

 

10 Facts about Google

Google has said that they are not a conventional company and neither does it have any intentions to become one. It has an almost dominating effect on all of the lives of all of the people involved online. In this article, we will bring you ten of the most exciting and interesting facts about Google which you will probably find hard to believe.

The Blank Google Look

The main reason that the Google home page has a minimalistic style is because the founders did not know much of HTML and just wanted to create a quick interface. Yes it is true even if hard to believe!

The First Google Doodle

The very first things that you observe upon opening Google’s homepage are the Google’s “Doodles”. A doodle involves the changing of Google logo graphics to mark any event or anniversary. And what’s more interesting about this feature is that it was first designed as an out of office message.

Google Rents Goats

One of the most interesting fact about Google is that they have rented about 200 goats from a company called California Grazing. They did it to help cut down the amount of weeds and brush at Google HQ. They put it as “A lot cuter to watch than lawn mowers.” Uh.. a nice way to go green too.

Google Is Dog-Friendly

Google is a dog-friendly company and do not support cats as much. They said that Google’s affection for our canine friends is an integral facet of our corporate culture.

 Google’s First Ever “Company Snack” Was Swedish Fish

The “Swedish Fish” back in the early days of the incorporation of the Google was the first ever company snack. The Googlers piled on so much weight soon after joining the company that they had to reduce it in the company gym and also had to go at least 100 feet to get the snacks.

Google’s First Ever Tweet

Google’s first ever Tweet on twitter was the message sent in February 2009, and it reads as “I’m 01100110 01100101 01100101 01101100 01101001 01101110 01100111 00100000 01101100 01110101 01100011 01101011 01111001 00001010.” If you are not very fluent in binary, you may have difficult to understand. In other words it says “I’m feeling lucky.”

Gmail

Another interesting fact about Gmail is that it was used internally for around two years and it was discovered that there were approximately 6 types of email users back then and they were to accommodate these 6 types.

Google Logo

Google did not have their logo centred until March 31, 2001. In the earlier days they had a Yahoo-style exclamation mark and had a bias to the left-hand side. Yea the old fashion and old days of the internet.

Google’s IPO

Another very interesting fact about Google’s IPO is that the opening price for Google’s stock was $85 per share and later last year it sky rocketed to the $600 making GOOG a rather nice investment for many.

The Name ‘Google’

The name ‘Google’ was coined by an accident because the founding members thought that they were going for ‘Googol’. A lucky and nice accident hmm!

Qu'est ce qui fait de vous un vrai mauricien? :p

1. Vous déroulez tous vos cadeaux soigneusement, de sorte à ce que vous puissiez réutiliser l'emballage. 

2. Vous appelez une personne que vous n'avez jamais rencontrée avant, tonton ou tantine. 

3. Plus de 90% de la musique CD et cassettes dans votre maison sont des copies illégales. 

4. Votre garage est toujours plein de bricoles parce que vous ne jetez jamais rien, juste au cas où vous en auriez besoin. 

5. Vous avez une collection de bouteille miniature de shampooing de vos séjours dans les hôtels. (Gocool, coeur doux, fierté africaine....). 

6. Vous avez presque toujours voyagé en avion avec des excédents de bagages à cause des cadeaux à ramener pour la famille au pays ou, en partant à l'etranger, à cause des denrées alimentaires locales (Zassart 'achards', Koutia, fromaz kraft, curry poulet, brède songe et 
j'en passe) 

7. Tous les enfants ont des surnoms ennuyants (genre Papou, Papitou, Papi, Mignon , Bijou , Mounane, Mazoune, Sounoune, Toutoune, ti kok etc...). 

8. Personne dans votre famille et entourage ne vous informe qu'il vient pour une visite, sauf lorsqu'il est arrivé (oncle, belles soeurs, neveux, cousin, ami , copine ..). 

9. Vous continuez à changer votre fournisseur de service Internet ou de telephonie mobile parce que le premier mois du nouveau fournisseur est gratuit. 

10. Les fournitures de bureau trouvent mystérieusement leur chemin à votre domicile. (tronbonnes, agrafeuses, goupilles de bureau, poinçonneuse, scotch, etc...). 

11. Quand vous êtes jeune, vos parents vous achètent des vêtements et des chaussures au moins une taille plus grande de sorte qu'ils durent plus longtemps. 

12. Quand il y a des réceptions au bureau ou chez des amis, vous emportez 90% de la nourriture dans des sachets en plastique bleus ou noirs. En plus kan ena dinner cot camouade, prends pou gagne lunch pou lendemain, pas jolie sa. 

13. Nous détestons nos collègues qui sont compétents et rigoureux dans leur travail. Il se prend pour qui celui- là !!! il fatigue les gens, tchrrrrr !!!! on peut meme pas etre un peu en retard !! 

14. Malgré toutes les croyances (catholique, musulmans, hindous etc...) on reste tout de même attaché au vieux marabout du quartier d'à côté et aux traditions du village.

15. Même si à la maison on ne mange pas, dehors on fait bien le riche et la frime est une marque déposée (Parfum cot MADO / soulier Adidas etc) . 

Je constate que tu souris, parce que tu te reconnais dans au moins une de ces caractéristiques. 


Source: facebook!

Castles around the World

I've always been amazed by castles since i was a child! Here are some of the beatiful, unique castles around the World:

England: Windsor Castle 

Italy: Castello di Strassoldo di Sopra 

Germany: Frankenstein Castle

Romania: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

France: Château de Versailles

Iran: Arg-é Bam Castle

Mexico: Chapultepec Castle

US: Hearst Castle

Canada: Casa Loma

Scotland: Stollmeyer’s Castle

Cyprus: Kolossi Castle

Miniatur Wunderland

Miniatur Wundeland: The Only Stuff that has impressed me this Year!

Hats Off to all those Engineers, Programmers, The Twin-Manager & all those fantastic peeps involved..

Here's the Largest Virtual Railway in the World:

This is the Hamburg Flughafen Airport:

Some Stupid but Funny Jokes (Moron) xD

Why do morons like lightning?
They think someone is taking their picture.


Why did it take the moron an hour to eat breakfast?
Because the orange juice carton instructions said Concentrate ! !


What do you do if a moron throws a grenade at you?
Pull the pin and throw it back at him.


How did the moron fall on the floor?
He tripped over the cordless phone.


How did the moron try to kill a bird?
He threw it off a mountain cliff !


Why did the moron climb the glass wall ?
To see what was on the other side!


How do you confuse a moron?
Put him in a round room and tell him to sit in one corner!


Hear about the moron that got an AM radio?
It took him a month to realize he could play it at night.


Why did the moron going to the airport turn around and go home?
Because he saw the sign that said "Airport Left".


Two morons were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks.
The first moron said "These look like deer tracks,"
and the other moron said, "No, they look like moose tracks."
They argued and argued, and they were still arguing when the train hit them.


Why can't a moron dial 911?
He can't find the 11 on the phone!


How do you keep a moron in suspense?
I'll tell you tomorrow!

3 Man Chess

Finally, a Chess variant board has been developed that accommodates three players, without compromising ANY of the rules, strategies, or competitive challenges that make Chess the best board game in the world.  

The only changes from conventional chess are some protocol issues that must be followed to maintain order where the teams border each other, which is simple and necessary.  

Also, please notice that the trajectory lines orienting from the outer rank, are simply visual aids to help guide diagonal moves passing through the center.  If the path is clear, a diagonal move starting from the outer rank can pass through the center and sweep back around to where it originated.  The complexities of the third player are infinite.  Your threatened piece may be allowed to maintain occupancy as your position is beneficial to the threatening player.  But how long can it last?  This scenario may exist all over the board.  There are multiple trust and doubt situations between all players.  An unexpected move might well result in a cascading massacre.  Defense is crucial since a diagonal move through the center, or a horizontal move around the center can sneak up behind you.  A player can be checkmated by a combination of both other players or ultimately one player can checkmate both other players at the same time. 

For more Info GoTo: http://www.3manchess.com/

LOL! xD You should see that.. ;)

Movie: Fast Five

Jennifer Lopez Vs Britney Spears Vs Rihanna - Against The Floor (Robin Skouteris Mix)

Awesome Song!!! Just love it & all the 3 Artists are simply Fabulous :D

Volkswagen unveils the new Beetle

Yesterday, Volkswagen unveiled a completely new version of its iconic Beetle. 

Yesterday, at the International Auto Show in New York, Volkswagen unveiled its newest version of the Beetle. Only the second redesign in the brand’s 70-some year history, the 2012 Beetle retains many of the hallmarks of the brand, but with wide-rimmed wheels and a flatter top, it has a decidedly more masculine look than the 1998 redesign that brought the Beetle back into the mainstream.

If you like the design, it’s worth noting that the new Beetle comes with a number of features for the tech savvy customer. Like many new cars, it will have bluetooth, touch-screen radio, a navigation system, and ambient lighting. For those willing to splurge, a nine speaker Fender Premium audio system is available as well as 18-19 inch wheels, keyless access, and other fancy features.

In addition to looking more masculine, the 2012 Beetle has new engine options. Buyers can choose between a 2.5L gasoline five cylinder engine, a 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engine, or a 2.0L TSI “turbocharged” gasoline engine. The car gets an estimated 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city.

Movie: The Social Network

Today, I've watched the movie: The Social Network, which relates the journey of Mark Zuckerburg, the actual CEO & President of the famous social networking site: facebook.com/

Director: David Fincher

Writers: Aaron Sorkin (screenplay), Ben Mezrich (book)

Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake

I really think its a movie worth watching and here's the trailer:

Top Celebrity Wedding Hotels

Source: http://www.aol.com/

Oheka Castle, Huntington, New York

The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida

Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy

Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Hawaii

The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California

Parrot Cay Resort, Turks & Caicos

The Plaza Hotel, New York, New York

Hotel Bel-Air

Bacara Resort & Spa, Goleta, California

Joke: The Pastor Ass

The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won.

The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again.

The local paper read:

PASTOR'S ASS OUT FRONT.

The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered the Pastor not to enter the donkey in another race.

The next day the local paper headline read:

BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTOR'S ASS.

This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Pastor to get rid of the donkey.

The Pastor decided to give it to a Nun in a nearby convent.

The local paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headline the next day:

NUN HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN.

The Bishop fainted.

He informed the Nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey so she sold it to a farmer for $10.

The next day the paper read:

NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10.

This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Nun to buy back the donkey and lead it to the plains where it could run wild.

The next day the headlines read:

NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE.

The Bishop was buried the next day.

Movie: The Green Hornet

Following the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to his father's large company, teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team.

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