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There was a man who had worked hard all of his life and saved all of his money.   He was a real miser when it came to money.   When he became ill and knew he was dying he said to his wife, "Now listen, when I die,   I want you to take all my money and place it in the casket with me. I want  to take my money to the afterlife."   His wife gave  her promise that when he died,   She would put all his money into the casket with him.   A week later he died. On the day of her husband's funeral his wife was sitting next  to her best friend and just before the undertaker closed the casket she called out "Please, Wait a minute!" walked over to the casket and placed a small  brass finished box inside.    The undertaker then locked the casket down and rolled it away.   The next day her friend came around to visit and said,   "I hope you weren't crazy enough to put all of his money in the casket."   "I promised." The widow  replied   "I'm a good Christian and I couldn't lie I promised him I would  put  all of his money into the  casket with him, so I did."   "You mean to tell me you put every cent of his money in that casket with him?"   "Yes" said his wife . "I got it all together, put it into my account and I wrote him a cheque, I thought if he can cash it he can spend it"

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Honda destroy more than 1,000 cars

Honda will destroy more than 1,000 cars
Worst flooding in Thailand during the last 50 years this year killed 610 people and caused damages in the billions. Among the affected companies and Honda factory in Ayutthaya province. In order to ensure that cars do not come flush to the consumers, control the company decided to destroy more than 1,000 new vehicles. With the construction and crushing machinery at the plant will be destroyed in 1055 new cars Honda ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Father videotapes his children coming down stairs on Christmas morning... over 25 years

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 2:50 AM on 26th December 2011

Every family has its quirky traditions and although they may not be appreciated at the time, years later they can reveal something magical. 

Writer Nick Confalone edited the home video footage his father filmed every December 25 to chart his sister and himself growing up over a quarter of a century.

The footage, which was posted on YouTube, shows the changes in their family's lives over 25 years.

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Early tradition: From 1985, the father filmed his young family on Christmas morning heading down to the tree

From the very beginning: The YouTube video shows the brother and sister being filmed coming down the stairs at the family home on Christmas morning

The film begins in 1985 and shows the two children clambering down the staircase in their onesie pyjamas as toddlers to see what Santa Claus has left under the Christmas tree.

In the following years, their styles change - as does their willingness to be featured on the home video.

By 1991, a dog has entered the scene and in one of the last scenes, the girl's boyfriend is brought into the family tradition. The tape is accompanied by the song Christmas Time by Vince Guaraldi.

Excitement: The children pose at the bottom of the staircase just before opening their presents

Full of glee: Nick Confalone and his sister in a Santa hat bound down the stairs on December 25

Mr Confalone, who described himself on Twitter as a writer for the Disney Channel cartoon Fish Hooks, explained: 'Every year, for pretty much my entire life, Dad has videotaped me and my sister coming down the stairs on Christmas morning. 

'As teenagers, we begrudgingly accepted our fathers tradition, but as we grew up we realized we were part of something special – dare I say, ''something magical.'''

Awkward moments: In their teenage years, the brother and sister look less willing to feature in their father's Christmas project

How we've changed: The brother and sister looked bemused to be keeping up with the family Christmas tradition

Keeping it up: The siblings imitate the old trick of clambering down the stairs

Changes: Over time, family members and pets come and go - as this year the young woman's boyfriend joins in the family's celebrations

Together again: Writer Nick Confalone who posted the video described the effect of charting his family's lives for a quarter of a century as 'magical

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Top 10 Tips And Tricks For Your New iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

If you're one of the lucky ones to get an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch today then checkout our top 10 tips and tricks for your shiny new iOS device.

Please note that though we've mentioned iPhone in the tips and tricks below, most of them are applicable for the iPad and iPod touch as well.

1. How to Transfer Data From Your Old iPhone to Your New iPhone

You can checkout this post to transfer contents from your old iPhone to your shiny new iPhone.

2. Turn on Find My iPhone (or Find My iPad or Find My iPod) on your iOS device:

One of the first things you should when you buy an iOS device is turn on the free Find My iPhone (or Find My iPad or Find My iPod) service so you can track your missing iOS device from another device. Here are some simple steps to turn it on:

• Launch the Settings app from your iOS device's home screen, and then tap iCloud.
• If you are asked to sign in with your Apple ID, then you haven't set up iCloud on this device. Setup iCloud by following these instructions.
• When you tap on iCloud in the Settings app, you will see Find My iPhone (or Find My iPad or Find My iPod) at the bottom of the screen, tap to it, and when asked to confirm you want this option, tap Allow.

3. 6 iPhone Keyboard Tricks You Should Know

If you're using an on-screen keyboard for the first time then you may have still not exploited the complete functionality that the iPhone keyboard offers. Checkout this post for some useful iPhone keyboard tricks.

4. Tips to Improve iPhone's Battery Life

Apple is expected to fix some more bugs affecting battery life in iOS 5.0.2, but until then you can checkout this post to improve your iPhone's battery life.

5. Tips to keep your iOS device secure

While you can count on Apple to promptly fix major security flaws as it finds them, it's important that we do our part of the job to ensure that our iOS device is secure to reduce the risk of having our web mail account hacked; or our online identity stolen; or losing valuable personal information. Checkout this post for some tips to keep your iOS device secure.

6. How to Create Free Ringtones And Alert Tones

You can checkout this post for the step-by-step instructions to create free ringtones and alert tones for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch instead of buying ringtones for $1.29 and alert tones for $0.99 from the Tone Store.

7. How to Enable Emoji Icons

Japanese users make extensive use of emoticons in their text messages and web pages. The use of these emoticons, called Emoji, is so prevalent that a standardized set of emoji icons are built into all the wireless handsets - including iOS devices. You can checkout this post to enable Emoji icons.

8. How to Recalibrate Your iOS Device's Home Button to Make it More Responsive

You may not need to use this tip now, but in case you find that your home button has become a little unresponsive or laggy do remember to try this trick before concluding that it is a hardware issue.

9. Create Custom Home Screen Shortcuts For Settings Toggle

SBSettings is one of our favorite jailbreak apps. It offers a faster way to access iPhone Settings from any app without going through the hassle of exiting the app and launching the Settings app. It is probably one of the top reasons why users jailbreak their iOS Device.

But if you don't want to go through the hassle of jailbreaking your iOS device just for it then checkout this post to create custom shortcuts for settings toggles that can be accessed directly from your iOS device's home screen.

Unfortunately, it looks like this trick will not work in iOS 5.1, which is currently being beta tested.

10. How To Enable Night-Reading Mode In Any App

Checkout this nifty trick to enable night reading mode in any app.

If that wasn't enough, checkout these tips and tricks as well:

Hope you found these tips and tricks for your new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch useful. Don't forget to let us know which one is your favorite.

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8 Gifts You Should NEVER Give to Your Boss

There are no formal business etiquette "rules" that require anyone to give a gift to a co-worker or boss, but many people do exchange gifts at work. It is important to remember that giving the wrong gift can convey a message that is too personal, romantic, or even offensive. You also run the risk of making the recipient feel uncomfortable if they do not offer you a gift in return, or alienating co-workers if your gift is showy. 

Deciding on the right gift to give can be difficult, but the following gifts are never right: 

1. "Adult" Items: Items that could be considered sexual in nature are inappropriate (and may even be illegal) in the workplace. Anything "adult" in nature should never be given in the workplace setting – even to the closest of co-workers. This not only includes the obvious like pornography and adult "toys," but also includes artwork, books, and any image or rendering that depicts nudity or that may suggest a sexual act. 

2. Gifts That Carry a Discriminating or Demeaning Message: Never give gifts that could be considered offensive to women, minorities, or any race, culture, groups, or individual with disabilities – even if presented in the "spirit of fun." This includes cards, gifts, artwork, caricatures, publications, and any other item that could be interpreted as stereotyping or discriminatory. 

3. Politically-Oriented and Religious Gifts: Unless someone has specifically asked for a particular political or religious item, book, or gift, do not try to guess on one. If you do honor a specific request, keep in mind that the item could still offend someone else in the office and give it wrapped and in private. 

4. Personal Care Products: Grooming items and sundries are generally too personal to give, especially when given to a member of the opposite sex. This includes body and skin care products, perfumes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and shaving sundries. That scented hand lotion you love might seem like a good idea but when given to a person with allergies or asthma you are giving a gift that cannot be used. 

5. Intimate Clothing: All under garments, and in most cases, any articles of clothing except for hats, scarves, or gloves are not good gifts to give co-workers or your boss. A corporate T-shirt is acceptable, but may seem a bit on the "cheap" side. 

6. Romantic Jewelry: If you give jewelry, stick to small, casual items and give them only to members of the same sex unless the gift is being given by a group. 

The key to remember when giving jewelry is that some items may be interpreted as a romantic gesture, especially if the jewelry is expensive. The best jewelry items to give are inexpensive or moderately priced watches (including pocket watches) or simple, trendy bracelets or pins. Pearls, diamonds and gemstones are generally not a good idea if the gift is intended as a casual gesture. 


7. Flowers: Do not give roses. It is better to give poinsettias, "lucky" bamboo, or other plants instead of flowers. They last longer and cannot be interpreted as a romantic gesture. 

Casual flowers like daisies, wildflowers, or bulbs the turn into blooms are also fine. (Hint: No one really likes a chia pet.) 


8. Cash: Never give your boss or a co-worker cash (but gift cards are acceptable). Cash should only be given by the company or employer when it is given as a taxable bonus, not as a personal gift. 

Business Gifts Etiquette Tips: Giving no gift at all can be better than giving the wrong gift. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if the gift is something you would let a child see (even if they would not enjoy the gift itself). If you would not let a child see the gift, it may not be appropriate to give to someone at work.

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Top 10 Best iPhone 4 Games

iPhone 4 has experienced great success since its release. As it was the case with its predecessors, the amount of creators regarding games increased substantially with the App store now a source for some great, fun, as well as free gaming experiences. With hundreds of thousands of applications available on the App store with a large segment pertaining to games,VOICEABLE has compiled a list of the top 10 best free iPhone 4 games.

A puzzle based title, Beyond Ynth sees players collecting gems with the goal of bringing them back to a bug's kingdom. Other features for the game include:

• iPhone 4′s Retina Display screen support
• A total of 80 levels included
• Hand-drawn illustrations inclusion regarding game's storybook

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit's console version has seen a decent transition into the iPhone's App market. Features for EA Swiss Sarl's title consists of:

• Autolog to compete with friends
• Career achievements
• Multiplayer available via WiFi or Bluetooth connection

In Pizza Boy, players have to retrieve pizza that has been stolen by a thief within levels littered with various obstacles. The game's features include:

• Retro-style visuals
• 15 sounds effects, as well as 7 different tracks
• Unlocks and collectibles present in every stage

Squareball is a fairly addictive game at its core; players are tasked with collecting all of the necessary green blocks to progress through levels, with blocks of other colors netting bonuses. Other features are:

• 60 frames-per second
• Gameplay remains single yet addictive
• 20 stages within five worlds for the game's first adventure

Angry Birds has been an ever-present game on the iPhone with Rovio's now exceeding 500,000 million downloads. Some of the features which has led to its success include:

• Simple premise but addictive
• Variety of birds to utilize
• Hundreds of levels included

A platforming game at its core, Soosiz includes over 66 levels that factor in gravity in space, slippery surfaces, as well as gravity fields which the player will have to overcome. Notable features for the game include:

• Game Center support included
• An accumulative of seven worlds and 66 levels
• A total of seven boss battles

An archaeological team has discovered a relic within the Far Asia which has exceeded initial thoughts regarding its power; players will have to return the relic in order lift the curse. Features for the game consists of:

• Pretty scenery displayed
• Touch controls are extremely responsive
• Two game modes included

Rockstar's titles are always brimming with quality despite the console it's on. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars delivers an enjoyable Grand Theft Auto experience on the iPhone, with features entailing:

• Dual control schemes
• Custom iTunes playlists support
• 480 X 320 resolution is taking advantage of with great visuals

Pac-Man Championship Edition provided to be a smash hit on the digital platforms it saw a release on; one of which included the iPhone's App store with features delivering:

• 120 missions, in addition to 30 courses
• A total of six control types
• Variety of modes: Mission mode, Championship mode and Challenge mode

Undoubtedly one of the finest titles in regards to graphics, Epic Games has used their Chair Entertainment studio to craft a fine iPhone game in the form of Infinity Blade. Features for the game include:

• Attack, dodge and block with the swipe of a finger
• Character customization
• Game Center support

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5 Most Expensive Motorcycles in the World.

V10 Superbike

Price of Dodge Tomahawk : $550,000 – $600,000, one of the most expensive motorcycles in the world.

Top Speed of Dodge Tomahawk: 640kms/hr

#2. ECOSSE Titanium Series RR

Price of ECOSSE Titanium Series RR : $160,000 – $200,000 and 2,150 cc one of the most expensive motorcycles in the world.

Top Speed of ECOSSE Titanium Series RR : 400 kms/hr

#3. Macchia Nera Concept Bike

Price of Macchia Nera Concept Bike : $200,000 – $250,000, it is 3rd most expensive motorcycles in the world.

Top Speed of Macchia Nera Concept Bike : 370kms/hr

#4. MTT Turbine Superbike

Price of MTT Turbine Superbike : $150,000 – $185,000, the 4th most expensive motorcycles in the world.

Top Speed of MTT Turbine Superbike : 320 kms/hr

#5. AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa

Price of AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa : $160,000 – $200,000

Top Speed of AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa : 300 kms/hr

Hope you enjoyed reading our article on Most Expensive motorcycles in the world.

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9 World Famous Pits and Sinkholes

Nature never stops to amaze us with its magnificent phenomenon just like these inexplicable holes in the ground. I bet that these holes make an excellent tourist attraction. Check out these unreal photographs and location descriptions of 9 of world's most famous pits and sinkholes. (Courtesy of National Geographic)

1. Lisbon, Portugal, Sinkhole

A parked bus was the unfortunate "meal" of a sinkhole that opened up in the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2003.

"Anything that increases the flow of water into subsurface soil can speed up the formation of sinkholes'" ,Missouri State's Gouzie said. In many cities, utility infrastructure such as sewer lines and fiber optic cables are buried in troughs filled with loose material, which can wash away over time. In some cases, a stretch of road can essentially become a concrete bridge over mostly empty space.

"It's eventually not enough to hold the weight of the next truck over it," Gouzie said.

2. Guatemala Sinkhole

Heavy rains from tropical storm Agatha likely triggered the collapse of a huge sinkhole in Guatemala on Sunday, seen above a few days afterward.

In the strictly geologic use of the word, a sinkhole happens when water erodes solid bedrock, carving an underground cavity that can then collapse. Many parts of the United States are at risk for that type of event.

The Guatemala sinkhole fits into a broader use of the term, which refers to any sudden slump of the ground's surface. Instead of solid bedrock, much of Guatemala City rests atop a layer of loose, gravelly volcanic pumice that is hundreds of feet thick. And at least one geologist says leaking pipes—not nature—created the recent sinkhole.

Overall, the risk for repeat sinkholes in Guatemala City is high—but highly unpredictable.

3. Winter Park, Florida, Sinkhole

he sinkhole in Winter Park, Florida (map), opened up in 1981 underneath the city's public swimming pool, Missouri State's Gouzie said.

"I've never seen a final report as to whether the pool was leaking," he said, adding that water can flow into the underlying soil through tiny cracks in the bottom of a pool. Even watering plants at the pool's perimeter could have sent enough runoff through Florida's sandy soil to erode the solid limestone underneath.

Gouzie said the U.S. Geological Survey has mapped the types of bedrock that exist across the country. But studies of the underground cracks and fissures—and the way water travels through them—are still needed to predict where sinkholes could occur.

4. Mulberry, Florida, Sinkhole

This 185-foot-deep (56-meter-deep) sinkhole appeared in 1994 in Mulberry, Florida (map), in a pile of waste material dumped by mining company IMC-Agrico. The company was mining rock to extract phosphate, a main ingredient in fertilizers and a chemical used to produce phosphoric acid, added to enhance the taste of soda and various food items.

After phosphate was extracted from the rocks, the gypsum-based waste product was dumped as a slurry. As layer after layer of the stuff dried, it formed cracks, like those that appear in dried mud. Water later made its way through the cracks and carried away subsurface material, setting the stage for a sinkhole.

5. Blue Hole, Belize

Sinkholes can happen anywhere water can erode a vertical channel that connects to a horizontal drain, a situation that allows a column of solid material to wash away, Missouri State's Gouzie explained.

If the sinkhole is near the sea—or in the sea, as with the famous Blue Hole in Lighthouse Reef off the coast of Belize—seawater can quickly seep in after a collapse, forming a deep pool.

6. Picher, Oklahoma, Sinkhole

Years of mining for zinc and lead has left Picher, Oklahoma, near the border with Kansas, literally full of holes—including this sinkhole seen in 2008. Some mines were dug too close to the surface, and the roofs were unable to support the weight of earth on top, leading to collapses.

"It has happened in Missouri and in western Pennsylvania from coal mining," Missouri State's Gouzie said. "We've gotten better with buidlng mines so the roofs can support the weight over top of them."

7. Iceland Sinkhole

Adventure kayaker Mick Coyne lowers himself down the wall of a sinkhole toward the headwaters of the Jokulsa, Iceland's second longest river. Though the river is fed by melt from a glacier, this 150-foot (45-meter), inverted funnel-shaped hole was blasted into being by rising steam from geothermal vents below.

8. Ik-Kil Cenote, Mexico

Swimmers float in the saphirre waters of the Ik-Kil cenote, near the Maya site of Chichén Itzá in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Cenote means "natural well" in Spanish. Sinkholes occurring at sea level will fill up as high as the water table, creating the famous clear blue pools, used by the Maya royalty for both relaxation and ritual sacrifices.

9. Neversink Pit, Alabama

Neversink Pit, a wet limestone sinkhole in Alabama seen above in 1998, is about 50 feet (15 meters) deep and houses a rare species of fern. The sinkhole was bought in the 1990s by a group of cavers to preserve it for future generations.

Karst is the geologic term for landscapes formed mainly by the dissolving of limestone or dolomite bedrock. In the United States, karst underlies parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, northern Alabama, Texas, and most of Florida. Such areas are marked by sinking streams, subterranean drainage, large springs, caves—and, of course, sinkholes.

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