January 31st, 2009 by Co-Worker
Something went terrible wrong a few hours ago when all google search results were marked with a warning “This site make harm your computer”. Very scary as I thought I had a problem with my computer! All is fixed now and below is a link to google’s explanation.
January 28th, 2009 by Co-Worker
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January 20th, 2009 by Co-Worker
SENATOR Edward Kennedy is awake and doctors are assessing him at Washington Hospital Centre after his collapse during an inaugural lunch for US President Barack Obama.
Senator Kennedy, 76, who is suffering from brain cancer was seen being lifted into an ambulance outside the US Capitol building earlier today.
The brother of former president John F. Kennedy reportedly started suffering seizures while at a table in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall with former presidential candidate John Kerry and former vice-president Walter Mondale.
A moment of silence was held at the luncheon in the senator’s honour.
Mr Obama acknowleged there were concerns about the health of the veteran senator who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour.
“First of all, I know that while I was out of the room, concern was expressed about Teddy.
“I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now, a part of me is with him. And I think that’s true for all of us.
“This is a joyous time. But it’s also a sobering time. And my prayers are with him and his family and Vicki.”
Senator Kennedy was reportedly wheeled out on a stretcher.
His office would not comment on the reports.
Meanwhile, another senator, Robert Byrd, aged 91, also collapsed today.
January 19th, 2009 by Co-Worker
By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – More than 60 objects from President Abraham Lincoln’s life are going on display at the National Museum of American History days before President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, which will echo themes from the 16th president.
The exhibit, “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life,” opens Friday and features the top hat Lincoln wore the night he was assassinated. Other items include his office suit and Mary Todd Lincoln’s purple gown, signs from the 1860 presidential campaign and casts of Lincoln’s face and hands. The gallery also includes pictures from Lincoln’s inaugurations in 1861 and 1865.
“In some ways, it’s an exhibit we’ve been working on for about 140 years,” said curator Harry Rubenstein. Lincoln’s top hat was the first of Lincoln’s belongings to come to the Smithsonian Institution in 1867, though it was hidden away for 26 years.
“I think when you see all of these pieces, you will see a different Lincoln — a more intimate look, ” Rubenstein said. “It also helps to make the mythic Lincoln come to life.”
This is the first major Lincoln exhibit at the Smithsonian in about 50 years and the first to gather all the museum’s objects together in a single exhibit, curators said. It was planned for the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth in February.
The exhibit will be on view for at least two years in a gallery near the “American Presidency” exhibit. Another temporary exhibit opening Friday features documents on loan from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois.
A rare signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, on loan from Washington businessman David Rubenstein, also is on temporary display.
Washington’s historical attractions have been drawing big crowds in recent months. More than 550,000 people have visited the American History museum since it reopened in November following a two-year renovation, museum director Brent Glass said.
Obama’s inauguration theme, “A New Birth of Freedom,” is a phrase from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
January 14th, 2009 by Co-Worker
JAIPUR: The much-awaited three-day Kite Festival’ kicked off on Monday at City Palace organized by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum Trust to
promote the cultural heritage of the state.
This five-decade-old festival celebrated with same fervour reflecting the social ethos of city. More than 300 tourists left spellbound when the saw the kite experts giving twist and turns to kites in the sky.
Heather Porter, an Australian tourist accompanied with her daughter, was delighted to participate in the Kite Festival. “It’s an experience to remember throughout my life. I have seen kite flying in Australia and China. However, the way it is celebrated here reflects the colourful culture of Rajasthan.” She asked the organizers to publicize the event internationally to increase the participation of foreigners.
This festival would be an opportunity for the beginners to learn the basics of kite flying by experts. “The idea is to preserve this heritage by promoting and educating the ancient art of kite flying,” said Ajay Mathur, manager, Sawai Man Singh Museum. He further added that such initiative would help in preserving this ancient art.
The festival goes beyond to mere kite flying with the presence of many students made the event more colourful by dancing on the mesmerising tunes of Rajasthani music. Students learnt lessons on kite flying with experts.
Deepak Joshi, a student from Delhi said, “Flying kite is not an unusual experience for me. However, the grand ambience of the City Palace makes the difference.” The participants enjoyed the sweets especially made for the season. Rajasthan always attracts the attention of tourists for many reasons. This festival for sure drag us to come again during this period, says a group of foreigners while coming out of the palace.
Meanwhile, the hustle bustle in the kite market continues two days ahead of the festival. The denizens were seen busy purchasing kites and strings for the festival. “I will visit the kite market in the night in order to avoid the long queue outside the retail markets in the city,” said Amrinder Sindhu, a kite enthusiast.
This year the takers for Chinese kites have increased in the market. “Their different shapes and sizes always attracts the customers to purchase these kites,” said Abdul Wahab, a kite seller at Handipura market.
January 9th, 2009 by Co-Worker
