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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Top 10 most beautiful women of the world 2011

Top 10 most desirable women of 2011 according to Askmen.com. Let us know in the comments section who is the most stunning and breathtaking.

No.10 Jessica Pare



No.9 Anne Hathaway



No.8 Katy Perry



No.7 Scarlett Johansson



No.6 Cheryl Cole



No.5 Miranda Kerr



No.4 Selita Ebanks



No.3 Sofia Vergara



No.2 Mila Kunis



No.1 Blake Lively

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5 most expensive chocolates in the world

1. CHOCOPOLOGIE

* Creator: Knipschildt
* Cost: $2,600 per pound
* Location: Norwalk, Connecticut


Founded by Fritz Knipschildt, a chef who got his cooking education in Denmark, in 1999, Knischildt creates one of the world’s tastiest chocolates. Its costliest on-piece chocolate is a $250 dark chocolate truffle with French black truffle within it (in picture). This special truffle, available only on a pre-order basis, is mainly composed of 70% Valhrona cacao blended into a creamy ganache with truffle oil. The truffle is made with extremely precise bare hands and at last dusted with cocoa powder.

2. NOKA

* Creator: Noka Vintages Collection
* Cost: $854 per pound
* Location: Dallas, Texas


A collection of the best dark chocolates obtained from selective plantations in Venezuela, Côte d’Ivoire, Trinidad and Ecuador, Noka chocolate is the second most expensive in the world. It comprises of 75% pure, single-origin cacao with other ingredients like cacao butter and sugar. One amazing fact about this chocolate manufacturer is that it does not add any type of emulsifier or vanilla flavors in its chocolates.

3. DELAFEE

* Creator: Delfee©
* Cost: $504 per pound
* Location: Neuchatel, Switzerland


Ladies who are fans of gold, here’s Delafee to be tried out, because this chocolate is made by applying real 24K edible flakes of gold to each praline by hand. Otherwise, it is composed of sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, milk powder and vanilla.

4. RICHART

* Creator: Richart ©
* Cost: $120 per pound
* Location: Lyon, France


Richart chocolate might be only the fourth most expensive chocolate in the world, but it is made up of 70% Criollo cocoa from Venezuela, which is considered to be the best quality of chocolate in the world. The cocoa used in the chocolates is finely ground, to give a smooth taste to any taster. To match with the finest chocolate, the best varieties of almonds, raspberries, strawberries and other interesting species are used.

5. GODIVA

* Creator: Godiva “G” Collection
* Cost: $117 per pound
* Location: New York City, New York


With its origins from Belgium, the well known chocolatier, Godiva, introduced its “G” Collection of chocolates only recently. The whole of “G” Collections is comprised of various ingredients and flavors like Palet d’Or, Tasmanian honey and Mexican Hot Chocolate. The flavoring of the chocolates depends on the type of bon-bon that is manufactured.

Friday, April 29, 2011

10 world's smallest animals

1. Monkey


Smallest monkey pygmy marmoset can be seen in Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador and some places of Peru. This monkey grows to a height of 11 to 15 cm and has a 17-22 cm long tail. It weighs only 120 grams; and at the time of birth weighs only 15 grams. The lifespan of these monkeys are 11 to 16 years. They generally give birth to fraternal twins.

2. Rabbit


The Pygmy Rabbit is found in North America. It is the smallest leporid. The adult pygmy rabbit weighs about 400 grams having a body length of 24 cm to 29cm.

3. Dog


Smallest dog is Chihuahua that was first observed in 1850 in Mexico. The dog took its name from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. The dog has a height of 6 to 9 inches and weighs 2 to 12 pounds. The lifespan is 15 years.

4. Cat


Meet MR.Peebles.It is the smallest cat in the world according to the Guinness World Records. It weighs about 1 kg and 15 cm long. It can fit in a 200 ml glass.

5. Horse


Thumbelina, is the smallest horse in the world .It weighs 27 kilograms. The height of this dwarf horse is only 17 inches.

6. Fish


Paedocypris is the smallest fish which measures only 7.9 mm in length. This is also considered as the smallest vertebrate. This f ish was discovered in the swamp forests of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island.

7. Frog


Brazilian Gold frog is the smallest frog and is found in the Southern Hemisphere. This is also known as Izecksonh’s Toad. The adult gold frogs grow to only 9.8 mm in body length.

8. Snake


Thread snake is found throughout North and South America, Africa and South-western Asia. The Thread Snake is the world’s smallest snake. It has the length of 4.25 inches. It is only found on some scattered islands in the Caribbean.

9. Bat


Philippine Bamboo bat is the smallest bat, which belongs to the Vespertilionid family. It measures 4 cm in length and weighs 1.5 grams. The wingspan of this bat is 15 cm.

10. Bird


Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird. It is also known as Cuban bee as it is found mostly in Cuba. It measures 2.25 inches in length and 2 grams in weight. We cannot see its wings while flying as it flaps its wings 90 times per second. The heartbeat of this bird is 1,260 times. The size of its nest measures 0.78 inches width and 1.2 inches depth. Its eggs are smaller than coffee grounds.

10 Most Richest American Women

1. Christy Walton


Christy WaltonA 54 years old Christy Walton is the richest women in America and also in the World with $20 billions. She has the income source of Wal-Mart, which is the largest retailer of the world with 6800 stores in 14 countries.

2. Alice Walton


With the estimated wealth of $19.5 billion, Alice Walton is the 2nd most wealthy woman in United States of America. This Divorced lady`s source of income is Wal-Mart, the world`s largest retailer with 6800 branches in more than 12 countries and with 1.8 millions employees.

3. Abigail Johnson


A Married woman with 2 children, Abigail Johnson is the 3rd richest woman in USA. She has the assets of $10.0 billion. Her source of income is Fidelity investments Boston.

4. Anne Cox Chambers


A Divorcee with 3 children, Anne Cox Chambers is the 4rth wealthiest woman in States. She holds assets of $9.0 billion. Her media/entertainment Cox Enterprises business is her main source of income. She owns 17 newspapers, 15 TV stations, 80 radio stations.

5. Jacqueline Mars


Jacqueline Mars is the 5th richest woman in United States with $9.0 billion. She has the world`s largest confectioners including Mars bar, Snickers, M&Ms. She is a divorced woman with 3 children.

6. Pauline MacMillan Keinath


Pauline MacMillan Keinath is the 6th richest woman in United States with $3.6 billion. She has the business of agriculture Cargill Inc. which has more than 900 subsidiaries in 66 countries. She is Married and has 4 children.

7. Marion MacMillan Pictet


Marion MacMillan Pictet is the 7th richest woman in United States with $3.6 billion. She has the business of agriculture Cargill Inc. which has more than 900 subsidiaries in 66 countries. A divorced lady with 1 child.

8. Oprah Winfrey


Oprah Winfrey is the 8th richest woman in United States with $2.7 billion. She owns The Oprah Winfrey Show started nationally in 1986. It currently airs in 135 countries, having almost 46 million viewers. She is a 55 years old single lady.

9. Barbara Piasecka Johnson


With the estimated wealth of $2.6 billion, Barbara Piasecka Johnson is the 9th most wealthy woman in United States of America. She married John Seward Johnson of Johnson & Johnson heir in 1983 and Inherited 36 million J&J shares

10. Ann Walton Kroenke


A 60 years old Ann Walton Koneke is the 10th richest women in America with $2.6 billion. She has the income source of Wal-Mart, which is the largest retailer of the world with 6800 stores in 14 countries. She is married and has 2 children.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

10 Largest Diamonds in the World

10. The Millennium Star
Weight: 203.04 carats

The Millennium Star is internally and externally flawless pear-shaped diamond (total of 54 facets). With the weight of 203.04 carats it is the 10th largest diamond in the world. Originally, the rough stone was 777 carats found in the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1990. After 5 months of studying and planning the cutting of the stone, it was decided to cut the rough diamond into three pieces. The Millennium Star is the outcome of the largest piece. The value of the stone hasn't been revealed but the Millennium Star was insured for 100 million English pounds, this is believed to be a fraction of its true worth.

9. The Red Cross
Weight: 205.07 carats

The Red Cross is canary yellow cushion-shaped diamond with weight of 205.07 carats. The rough stone weighed 375 carats and was found in Kimberly mines (South Africa) in 1901. The diamond was presented as a gift to the art sale held in London by Christies in 1918, on behalf of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John. Another rare feature is that a Maltese Cross is distinctly visible in the top facet, hence the double appropriateness of its name, the Red Cross Diamond.

8. The De Beers
Weight: 234.65 carats

The De Beers diamond was found in Kimberly mines in 1888, the rough stone weighed 428.50 carats and measured 47.6 mm through its longest axis and 38.1 mm square. Weighing 234.65 carats, the De Beers is the 8th largest faceted diamond in the world. After its display in Paris the Maharaja of Patiala bought the De Beers. In 1928 Cartier of Paris set it as the centerpiece of a ceremonial necklace that came to be known as the Patiala Necklace. The necklace originally contained about 2,930 diamonds weighing about 962.25 carats. Today's whereabouts of the De Beers diamond and the Patiala Nacklace is unknown.

7. The Jubilee
Weight: 245.35 carats


The Jubilee is a colorless cushion-shaped diamond with a weight of 245.35 carats. The original rough stone, an irregular octahedron without definite faces or shape weighed 650.80 carats and was found in the Jagersfontein Mine towards the end of 1895. When during the cutting it became evident that a superb diamond of exceptional purity and size was being produced, it was planned to present it to Queen Victoria. In the end this did not happen and the diamond remained with its owners. The following year marked the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria (the 75th anniversary of her coronation) so the gem was renamed the Jubilee to commemorate the occasion.

6. The Centenary
Weight: 273.85 carats


The Centenary was found in Premier mine in 1986, in its rough form it weighed 599 carats. When cutting was completed the Centenary weighed 273.85 carats, measured 39.90 × 50.50 × 24.55 mm, and had 247 facets - 164 on the stone and 83 around its girdle. Never before had such a high number of facets been polished onto a diamond. The true value of the Centenary diamond is unknown, but the diamond was insured for around $100 million in 1991.

5. The Spirit of de Grisogono
Weight: 312.24


The Spirit of de Grisogono, at 312.24 carats, is the world's largest cut black diamond, and world's 5th largest diamond. In a white gold mounting, it is set with 702 white diamonds totaling 36.69 carats. This diamond originally had a rough weight of 587 carats and was mined several decades ago in west Central Africa before being imported into Switzerland.

4. The Cullinan II
Weight: 317.40 carats


The Cullinan II is the massive 317.40 carat cushion shaped diamond in the center-front of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain. Cullinan II was cut from the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, it weighed 3106 carats, or about 1 1/3 pounds. It was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, who opened the mine and was visiting on that eventful day. The nine larger stones of the Cullinan diamond remain either in the British Crown Jewels or in the personal possession of the Royal Family.

3. The Incomparable
Weight: 407.48 carats


The Incomparable, in its rough state weighing 890 carats, was found in the town of Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) in the 1980s. Four years were spent studying and then cutting the stone, the biggest piece of rough ultimately yielded a gem weighing 407.48 carats; it is the third largest diamond ever cut. Internally flawless clarity and fancy brownish-yellow in color, it measures 53.90 × 35.19 × 28.18 mm.

2. The Cullinan I - aka the Star of Africa
Weight: 530.20 carats


The Cullinan I, a pear shaped diamond weighing 530.20 carats is also known as the Star of Africa. It measures 53mm x 44mm x 29mm, and has 76 facets. It's called the Cullinan I because it is the largest of 9 large stones cut from the 3106 carat Cullinan Diamond. Cullinan I was placed by King Edward in the Sovereign's Royal Sceptre as part of the Crown Jewels, and it is now on display in the tower of London. Estimated value of Cullinan I is over $400 million.

1. The Golden Jubilee
Weight: 545.67 carats


The Golden Jubilee, with the weight of 545.67 carats, is the largest faceted diamond in the world. Rough stone weighed 755 carats and was discovered in Premier mine, South Africa in 1985. The Golden Jubilee was presented to the King of Thailand in 1997 for his Golden Jubilee - the 50th anniversary of his coronation. Prior to this event, the stone was simply known as the Unnamed Brown. Estimated value of the Golden Jubilee is $4-$12 million.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Top 10 Richest People in The World 2011

1. Carlos Slim Helu


Carlos Slim Helu is the wealthiest person in Mexico.His stake in America rose 35% in a single year. Now he owns a stake worth around $23 billion. His total worth is expected as $73.5 billion, up $18.5 billion in just 1 year.

2. Bill Gates


Bill Gates took the 2nd place with an projected worth of $53 billion. After the 50% increase in the price of Microsoft Stock. Bill gates have been the richest man for about 14 to 15 times.

3. Warren Buffett


He has an expected sum of $47 billion after a $10 billion soar in his stake at BerkShire Hathaway.

4. Mukesh Ambani


Chief of Reliance Industries, which is India’s most valuable company. Mukesh Ambani inherited his corporate from his father who founded the company. He has an likely amount of $29 billion.

5. Lakshmi Mittal


Mittal is running the world’s biggest steel manufacturer. Mital’s whole worth is an expected amount of $28.7 billion

6. Lawrence Ellison


He is the 6th richest men in the world. He Is a self made founder of database gian Oracle his stock prices rose to 70% in a year. Estimated $ 28 billion amount he has.

7. Bernard Arnault


It is a French fashion corporation. Arnault is now developing Shanghai Business property. His wealth is around $27.5 billion.

8. Eike Batista


Brazil’s richest man grew his money from $19.5 to $27 in a year. His ambition is to become world’s richest man. His money comes from his Oil and Gas exploration company, OGX

9. Amancio Ortega


He has 4500 stores in 73 countries. Money worth $25 billion is none other than the Spanish Fashion mogul’s company.

10. Karl Albrecht


The 90-year old German is an owner of discount supermarket chain worth $23 billion. He had this market just after the World War II
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