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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Here is a list of some free activities in Bangkok:


Visiting Wat / Temple
There are so many Wat or temples in Bangkok you can visit without paying the expensive entrance fee. Many of these free temples are as beautiful as that required admission. If you spend time at the Wat, you will also get a chance to see how the religious people of Thailand for their spiritual beliefs.

Window Shoppig
Looking around at the mall or a 'window shopping' is a popular activity for locals and tourists who want to spend a hot afternoon in an air-conditioned building. Visiting the mall is also a great way to observe local life, especially the young people of ThailandSiam Square is the perfect place to also see the work of young Thai designers.

Visit the Traditional Market
Visiting the market in Bangkok is one of the favorite things that I often do whenever, or wherever I travel. Certainly free to market (unless you buy the goods) and it helped me learn a lot by watching the locals as well as the products sold. There are so many things that you will see in the local markets of Bangkok that you might not find in your home country.

Visit to a butterfly garden and InsectariumA short walk from the Chatuchak weekend market takes you to a park, houses a variety of butterflies and insects. There are hundreds of butterflies here and display the information board that will help us understand and learn more about these beautiful creatures.
Tasting food
Go to the supermarket, take a walk and do the taste test or take samples of food from several local food is sold. Small portion was prepared for buyers who want to try.

Viewing wildlife
In addition to cats, dogs, and rats are commonly found in many cities, you will be surprised to find some other animals around Bangkok. There are lizards that are often seen in Lumphini Park, squirrels, crows and various other birds. Afternoon is the best time to see the squirrels running around looking for food in the local park.

Visit the Museum
A number of free museum entrance fee, some peg the price of admission is very cheap and worth a visit. Some include: Royal Elephant Museum, Museum and Museum Bangkokian Correction.

Germany Satellite Will Fall Into Earth

The satellite will fall it is RontgenSatellite (ROSAT), the satelliteweighs 2.4 tons property diorbitkan German Aerospace Center on June 1, 1990. It orbits at an altitude angle 53 degrees north and south. That is, if you managed to arrive on Earth, the fragments will be scattered in the vast region.

"It is impossible to accurately predict when ROSAT will fall toEarth," said Heiner Klinkrad, Head of the Space Debris Office, the European Space Agency, as quoted by UPI, 29 September 2011."This uncertainty will decrease the closer the satellite entered theatmosphere," he said. According to a spokesman from theGerman Aerospace Center, an X-ray observation station spacethat is not working is expected to enter Earth's atmosphere at about the beginning of November. However, the precise moment ofthe satellite fragments arrive at the surface, it can not die nowdiketahui.Satelit monitored, but when the certainty he will fall to the Earth can not be determined until at least 2 hours before he arrivedon the ground.

However, Klinkrad mention, that still might be done is to cross out a number of specific geographical regions on Earth from the list ofareas that could potentially be affected by the satellite fractions. At least one day before the fall hit the satellite itself.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

6 excitement of the Miss Universe event



Miss Universe Organisation seems synonymous with controversy. It is still warm is the circulation of photographs Catalina Robayo commotion, Miss Universe finalists from Colombia, who was not wearing panties.

Actually, not just this time Miss Universe filled with controversy. From the beginning penyelenggaraanya in 1952, beauty contest is loaded with a variety of exciting cases. The following six tumultuous events of the Miss Universe, as reported by tressugar.com.

1. 'Miss Givings'

Miss Universe pageant was first held in Long Beach in 1952. The winner, Armi Kuusela from Finland, put the crown before the implementation of the Miss Universe next year begins. That's because he prefers to get married while it is the title of this - one thing is forbidden for a Miss Universe.

2. Under age

Miss Universe 1957 Gladys Zender become Miss Universe youngest at the age of 17 years. Usinya one month younger than the minimum age of contestants is 18 years. This is allowed because in their home country, Peru, they used to round off the age of six months of last birthday.

3. Remove the titles for education

Oxana Fedorova is a Russian contestant from the first bearing the Miss Universe in 2002. But that only lasted a minute as he handed over his crown for the sake of getting a degree in law. However, the management of Miss Universe because it denies the cause. They said Fedorova could not perform her duties as Miss Universe as well.

4. Secrets revealed mother-in-law

In 1957, Miss USA Mary Leona Gage lost the opportunity to become Miss Universe. That's because the mother-in-law revealed that she has been married twice and had children. Also, including the age was already 21 years old, not 18 years like he claimed. Facts are demolished the day after he won the contest. Her title as queen of universe was immediately revoked.

5. 'Trump' Card

Like the 'wild card', the Miss Universe contest there is also 'Trump Card'. With the approval of Donald Trump, the U.S. billionaire owner of this contest, contestants remained a candidate can enter the contest, although it has its drawbacks. This card was played for the Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner. He is known to have used cocaine and drank alcohol while underage but still could be a contestant. Although ultimately unsuccessful won the title of Miss Universe.

6. No underpants

This is the latest controversy on this year's Miss Universe organization. Contestants from Colombia, Catalina Robayo, caught on camera not wearing panties when she wore an orange mini dress. Because of this, Robayo given a stern warning.

Noodles Museum

To celebrate 40 years of success since the first production of instant noodles, Nissin Foods, a Japanese company to open museums in the region noodles Yokohama, near Tokyo.

This museum displays the history of the noodles, let every visitor about the story of the discovery of wheat flour processed food is to influence the culture in Japan and worldwide.

In the building area of ​​10,000 square meters, all visitors are given the opportunity to make instant noodles according to the wishes of thousands of combinations of prescriptions in the factory 'My Cup Noodle'. There, visitors can also visit the noodle restaurant that offers a variety of noodles.

During the opening of the museum, 500 people queued to get in, including former prime minister of Japan, Junichiro Koizumi. The museum also provides a play area with giant instant noodles in the museum complex.

As quoted metro.co.uk, Nissin founder, Momofuku Ando find instant noodles and chicken ramen noodles in 1958 after he saw a long queue to get their population during the war in Japanese noodles.

Since then, food companies and products increasingly popular with millions of buyers from around the world. In 2005, Nissin instant noodles packed in vacuum packaging for the Japanese astronaut who ride U.S. spacecraft.

Previously, Nissin noodles also opened a museum in Osaka in 1999. In Japan, many museums were born to respect the existence of noodles, including museums in Shinyokohama ramen noodles.

The Symbolizes behind Rendang



Indonesia has a complex cultures. Not only stated in the performing arts, culture Indonesia manifests through traditional fabrics and prescription archipelago are abundant.

Bak gersangnya oasis in the middle of the desert, news agency CNN survey on social networking confirmed rendang and fried rice as the most delicious food.

Only, perhaps there are still many who enjoy the food just because of the taste, culture without knowing the story behind it. In fact, knowing the story in every concoction of herbs and prescription heritage, will make us even more respect for national culture. Good understanding of the cultural roots can grow a culinary passion to preserve it.

Rendang better known as part of the tradition of the Malay community. However, each ethnic Malay rendang taste different. According to historian JJ Rizal, artificial rendang rendang different Minang society Mandailing community. Kapau different with rendang.

"This shall be saved. We must menginventariskan all existing types of rendang and then patent it, and practically treated like a canned food," said Rizal who was met after the seminar 'Observing the archipelago as a reflection of Wealth Culinary Cultural Nation' at the University of Indonesia, Wednesday, 21 September 2011.

As quoted from an account on Facebook Rendang Padang, rendang has a respectable position in the customs and culture of Minangkabau. The ingredients also contain a strong meaning.

1. Beef is the main ingredient used. Meat symbolizes Niniak Mamak (the elder person in a tribe) and Bundo Kanduang that will give prosperity to the children and young nephew bananas (brother of the mother).

2. Karambia or coconut symbolizes Cadiak Smart (The Intellectual), which will glue together between groups and individuals.

3. Or Sambal Lado, is an emblem of Alim Ulema spicy, assertive to teach syarak (religion).

4. Seasoning symbolizes cooker or functional role in the lives of individuals and groups is an important element in a common life in society Minang

Thursday, May 12, 2011

.World Famous Drink


01. Mojito, Cuba
Traditional drink from Cuba has developed into one of America's favorite beverage. Original concoction of rum, mint leaves, carbonated water, juices and canned sweet. However, in recent times racikannya been modified by the addition of fruits like blueberries, raspberries, peaches and pomegranates.

02. Sake, Japan and China
Sake is closely related to the aristocracy. Water-based beverage of fermented rice is often served with sushi or other Asian snacks. Sake is delicious served warm or cold, usually presented in sakazuki (small cup flat, like a sauce), ochoko (tiny cup), or placed in a masu (wooden box). Sake is also often used in traditional ceremonies of Japan.

03. Sangria, Spain and Portugal
Although originating from Spain, but this drink is more popular among foreign tourists than among the original inhabitants. Sweet wine blended with fruit mixture is the original recipe of this drink. Usually, this drink is served in a glass of wine with citrus fruit that is floating on the surface.