China Earthquake -Wedding Photo Shoot - A Day To Remember

It was a day to remember...

Their Wedding shoot.

At the famous 100-year-old Church of the Annunciation in Pengzhou, China.

Very early morning May 12, photographer Wang went about preparing to shoot
wedding pictures for a young couple, this was the test shot before the shoot...

Bricks fall from the building during the earthquake, which turned Wang from a
wedding photographer into a journalist.

'Thank God we were only shooting from outside the church!' remarked a helper.

Bricks fall from the building during the earthquake, which turned Wang from a
wedding photographer into a journalist.

'Thank God we were only shooting from outside the church!' remarked a helper.

The stunned couple huddles together at the church ground during initial tremors.

'I shouted to people, 'Run! Run!'' said photographer Wang Qiang.
'The ground shook and we couldn't see anything in the dust.'

As the dust began to clear, the true extent of damage was only beginning to appear...

A cracked facade was all that remained of the 100-year-old Church of the
Annunciation after the quake. Most of the church 'collapsed in 10 seconds,' said Wang,
who lives in Chengdu, capital of hard-hit Sichuan province.

Soon after the quake, the people at the seminary set out for a nearby village,
but residents warned them the route was blocked. 'We could still hear landslides,'
Wang wrote in an online account of the disaster. So they stayed overnight in a
tent and made it to the village the next day, thanks to help from a truck driver.

A scarf from a wedding dress lies forgotten in front of the seminary.
Wang said he thought the catastrophe would strengthen the bonds of
the couples who were there that day: 'Having gone through a life-and-death test,
they surely will clasp hands and grow old together.'

No one was harmed at the above location.

They'll sure have a Wild story to tell there Children!

Japanese Prime Minister's English skills

This is a true story from the Japanese Embassy in US!!!

A few years ago,Japanese Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets President Bill Clinton...

The instructor told Mori,the Japanese Premier, when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say 'how are you'
Then Mr. Clinton should say, 'I am fine, and you?'
Now, you should say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.'

It looks quite simple, but the truth is...

When Mori met Clinton , he mistakenly said
'Who are you?' (instead of 'How are you'?'. )

Mr. Clinton was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humor:
'Well, I'm Hillary's husband, ha-ha...'

Then Mori replied
'me too, ha-ha.. .'.

Then there was a long silence in the meeting room.

Power of Positive Talk

Power of Positive Talk

I remember my dad teaching me the power of language at a very young age. Not only did my dad understand that specific words affect our mental pictures, but he understood words are a powerful programming factor in lifelong success.
One particularly interesting event occurred when I was eight. As a kid, I was always climbing trees, poles, and literally hanging around upside down from the rafters of our lake house. So, it came to no surprise for my dad to find me at the top of a 30-foot tree swinging back and forth. My little eight-year-old brain didn't realize the tree could break or I could get hurt. I just thought it was fun to be up so high.

My older cousin, Tammy, was also in the same tree. She was hanging on the first big limb, about ten feet below me. Tammy's mother also noticed us at the exact time my dad did. About that time a huge gust of wind came over the tree. I could hear the leaves start to rattle and the tree begin to sway. I remember my dad's voice over the wind yell, "Bart, Hold on tightly." So I did. The next thing I know, I heard Tammy screaming at the top of her lungs, laying flat on the ground. She had fallen out of the tree.
I scampered down the tree to safety. My dad later told me why she fell and I did not. Apparently, when Tammy's mother felt the gust of wind, she yelled out, "Tammy, don't fall!" And Tammy did. fall.

My dad then explained to me that the mind has a very difficult time processing a negative image. In fact, people who rely on internal pictures cannot see a negative at all. In order for Tammy to process the command of not falling, her nine-year-old brain had to first imagine falling, then try to tell the brain not to do what it just imagined. Whereas, my eight-year-old brain instantly had an internal image of me hanging on tightly.

This concept is especially useful when you are attempting to break a habit or set a goal. You can't visualize not doing something. The only way to properly visualize not doing something is to actually find a word for what you want to do and visualize that. For example, when I was thirteen years old, I played for my junior high school football team. I tried so hard to be good, but I just couldn't get it together at that age. I remember hearing the words run through my head as I was running out for a pass, "Don't drop it!" Naturally, I dropped the ball.

My coaches were not skilled enough to teach us proper "self-talk." They just thought some kids could catch and others couldn't. I'll never make it pro, but I'm now a pretty good Sunday afternoon football player, because all my internal dialogue is positive and encourages me to win. I wish my dad had coached me playing football instead of just climbing trees. I might have had a longer football career.

Here is a very easy demonstration to teach your kids and your friends the power of a toxic vocabulary. Ask them to hold a pen or pencil. Hand it to them. Now, follow my instructions carefully. Say to them, "Okay, try to drop the pencil." Observe what they do.
Most people release their hands and watch the pencil hit the floor. You respond, "You weren't paying attention. I said TRY to drop the pencil. Now please do it again." Most people then pick up the pencil and pretend to be in excruciating pain while their hand tries but fails to drop the pencil.

The point is made.

If you tell your brain you will "give it a try," you are actually telling your brain to fail. I have a "no try" rule in my house and with everyone I interact with. Either people will do it or they won't. Either they will be at the party or they won't. I'm brutal when people attempt to lie to me by using the word try. Do they think I don't know they are really telegraphing to the world they have no intention of doing it but they want me to give them brownie points for pretended effort? You will never hear the words "I'll try" come out of my mouth unless I'm teaching this concept in a seminar.

If you "try" and do something, your unconscious mind has permission not to succeed. If I truly can't make a decision I will tell the truth. "Sorry John. I'm not sure if I will be at your party or not. I've got an outstanding commitment. If that falls through, I will be here. Otherwise, I will not. Thanks for the invite."
People respect honesty. So remove the word "try" from your vocabulary.

My dad also told me that psychologists claim it takes seventeen positive statements to offset one negative statement. I have no idea if it is true, but the logic holds true. It might take up to seventeen compliments to offset the emotional damage of one harsh criticism.
These are concepts that are especially useful when raising children.

Ask yourself how many compliments you give yourself daily versus how many criticisms. Heck, I know you are talking to yourself all day long. We all have internal voices that give us direction.
So, are you giving yourself the 17:1 ratio or are you shortchanging yourself with toxic self-talk like, " I'm fat. Nobody will like me. I'll try this diet. I'm not good enough. I'm so stupid. I'm broke, etc. etc."

If our parents can set a lifetime of programming with one wrong statement, imagine the kind of programming you are doing on a daily basis with your own internal dialogue.

Here is a list of Toxic Vocabulary words.

Notice when you or other people use them.

Ø But: Negates any words that are stated before it.
Ø Try: Presupposes failure.
Ø If: Presupposes that you may not.
Ø Might: It does nothing definite. It leaves options for your listener..
Ø Would Have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen.
Ø Should Have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen (and implies guilt.)
Ø Could Have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen but the person tries to take credit as if it did happen.
Ø Can't/Don't: These words force the listener to focus on exactly the opposite of what you want. This is a classic mistake that parents and coaches make without knowing the damage of this linguistic error.

Examples:
Toxic phrase: "Don't drop the ball!"
Likely result: Drops the ball
Better language: "Catch the ball!"
Toxic phrase: "You shouldn't watch so much television."
Likely result: Watches more television.
Better language: "I read too much television makes people stupid. You might find yourself turning that TV off and picking up one of those books more often!"

Exercise: Take a moment to write down all the phrases you use on a daily basis or any Toxic self-talk that you have noticed yourself using. Write these phrases down so you will begin to catch yourself as they occur and change them.

Relax... have a seat!

Pls …have a seat!

Lady Sumo Wrestlers

Indian Premier League -- IPL at its best

Comic Uduravana

Lesbian

At a party a udurawana sees a beautiful girl and invites her to dance with
him..

Udurawana : Can I dance with u?
The Girl : I'm sorry im a lesbian..
Udurawana : Its ok its ok.. I'm a THOMIAN ------à { I think I know someone from this school ! ;-) }

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Marriage

Udurawana's Girl Friend: I'm one year elder than you....will it bad for our
marriage?

Udurawana : No, not at all.....We'll marry in next year

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Hidden Camera's

Mrs.Udurawana caught Udurawana searching high and low all around his living
room.

Mrs. Udurawana: 'What are you searching for?'

Mr. Udurawana: 'Hidden cameras!'

Mrs. Udurawana: 'And what makes you think that there are hidden cameras
here?'

Mr. Udurawana: 'That guy on TV knows exactly what I am doing. Every few
minutes he keeps saying, 'You are watching Rupavahini channel'. How does he
know that?'

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Relaxing

Udurawana was enjoying the sun at the beach in America.A lady came and asked
him, 'Are you relaxing?'

Uduravana answered, 'No, I am Udurawana'

Another guy came and asked him the same question.

Uduravana answered, 'No! No! Me Udurawana!'

A third one came and asked him the same question again.
Uduravana was totally annoyed and decided to shift his place.

While walking he saw another Sri Lankan soaking in the sun.

He went up to him and asked,

'Are you Relaxing?'

The other man was a lot more educated and answered, 'Yes, I am relaxing.'

Uduravana slapped him on his face and said,

'Stupid, idiot. Everyone is looking for you and you are sitting over here!'

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Heaven

Udurawana died and went to heaven.

When he got to the pearly gate Saint Peter told him that new rules are in
effect due to the advances in education on earth. In order to gain Â
admittance each soul must answer two simple questions:

1. Name two days of the week that begin with 'T'.
2. How many seconds are there in a year?

Udurawana thought for a few minutes and answered.

1. The two days of the week that begin with 'T' are Today and Tomorrow.
2. There are 12 seconds in a year.

Saint Peter said,

'OK, I'll buy the Today and Tomorrow answer, even though it's not the answer
I expected. But how did you get 12 seconds in a year?'

Uduravana replied,

'Well, January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, etc...'

Saint Peter opens the gate without another word.

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The Wash Basin

Udurawana goes to a hotel in Colombo and eats heartily.

After eating he goes to wash his hands but starts washing the basin instead...

The manager comes running and asks him,

'Sir, what are you doing?'

Udurawana replies, ' Read this board here, it says ' Wash Basin '.

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English Exam

Udurawana finished his English exam and came out.

His friends asked him how he did his exam. He replied
'Exam was okay, but for the past tense of THINK, I thought, thought, and
thought, at last I wrote THUNK!!!'

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Answer the following

questions in brief

Udurawana is appearing for his University final examination.

He takes his seat in the examination hall, stares at the question paper for
five minutes,and then in a fit of inspiration takes his shoes off and throws
them out of the window. He then removes his shirt and throws it away as
well, followed by his pant, socks and watch.

The invigilator, alarmed, approaches him and asks what is going on.

' I am only following the instructions here,' he says, ' it says here,
'Answer the following questions in brief '.

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Essay

The English teacher told all the students in the class to write an essay on
a
cricket match. All were busy writing except Udurawana
He has written. 'DUE TO RAIN, NO MATCH !!! '

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The Postman


The Postman: I have to come 5 miles to deliver you this parcel

Udurawana : Why did you come so far ? Instead you could have posted it.

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Coffee Shop

Udurawana and his wife went to a coffee shop .

Udurawana said ' Hurry Up Drink quickly.....!!!'.

His Wife asked why...???
Udurawana said
Hot Coffee Rs. 5 and, Cold Coffee Rs 10'

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Letter to his Son

Udurawana was writing something very slowly.
A Friend came and askes:
' Why are you writing so slowly? '

Udurawana replies
' I'm writing to my 6 years old son,... he can't read very fast.

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Between Friends

Sometimes in life,

you find a special friend;

Someone who changes your life
just by being part of it.

Someone who makes you laugh
until you can't stop;

Someone who makes you believe
that there really is good in the world.

Someone who convinces you
that there really is an unlocked door
just waiting for you to open it.

This is Forever Friendship.

Employee Satisfaction Such a g8 Boss

why every in Punjab Super Kings performs so briliantly

How bad do you want a beer ?

This is C# coding...

This is C# coding...

class single_female_software_professional
{
double styles;
short skirts;
long time_to_understand_problems;
float mind;
void knowledge();
}

class Married_female_Software_Professional
{
double weight;
short tempered;
long gossips;
float hopes;
void work();
char unstable;
}

class Female_Engaged_software_professional
{
double time_on_phone;
short attention_on_work;
long boast;
float on_cloud_nine;
void understanding();
char edgy;
}

class Newly_Married_software_professional
{
double dinner_invitations;
short time_at_work;
long lunch_breaks;
float talks;
void bank_balance();
char hen_pecked;
}

class SriLankan_husband_wife_software_professional
{
double income;
short temper;
long time_no_see;
float new_software_company;
void love
}

A Leader Should Know How to Manage Failure

*Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam: 'A Leader Should Know How
to Manage Failure'** **

*Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973 I became the
project director of India's satellite launch vehicle program, commonly
called the SLV-3. Our goal was to put India's "Rohini" satellite into
orbit by 1980. I was given funds and human resources -- but was told
clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the satellite into space.
Thousands of people worked together in scientific and technical teams
towards that goal.

By 1979 -- I think the month was August -- we thought we were ready.
As the project director, I went to the control center for the launch.
At four minutes before the satellite launch, the computer began to go
through the checklist of items that needed to be checked. One minute
later, the computer program put the launch on hold; the display showed
that some control components were not in order. My experts -- I had
four or five of them with me -- told me not to worry; they had done
their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel. So I bypassed
the computer, switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the
first stage, everything worked fine. In the second stage, a problem
developed. Instead of the
satellite going into orbit, the whole rocket system plunged into the
Bay of Bengal. It was a big failure.

That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization,
Prof. Satish Dhawan, had called a press conference. The launch was at
7:00 am, and the press conference -- where journalists from around the
world were present -- was at 7:45 am at ISRO's satellite launch range
in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in southern India]. Prof. Dhawan,
the leader of the organization, conducted the press conference himself. He took
responsibility for the failure -- he said that the team had worked
very hard, but that it needed more technological support. He assured
the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed.
Now, I was the project director, and it was my failure, but instead,
he took responsibility for the failure as chairman of the organization.

The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite –
and this time we succeeded. The whole nation was jubilant. Again,
there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called me aside and told
me, "You conduct the press conference today."

I learned a very important lesson that day. When failure occurred, the
leader of the organization owned that failure. When success came, he
gave it to his team. The best management lesson I have learned did not
come to me from reading a book;

It came from that experience and knowing a great man.

Universal Studios struck by fire

Firefighters on Sunday battled a blaze at Hollywood's famed Universal Studios that ravaged some of the legendary film studio's most iconic stage sets and tourist attractions.

The raging fire at Universal City's backlot destroyed various soundstages and a streetscape depicting New York City, causing tens of millions of US dollars worth of damage.

Flames topped 30 meters (yards), fed by propane gas from ruptured cannisters at the site of the conflagration. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials said.

A column of thick black smoke rose from the fire at Universal City, some 15 kilometers (nine miles) north of Los Angeles, home of Universal Studios' amusement park as well as its working movie and television studios.

"As I walked out this morning ... it looked like a bomb exploded in the San Fernando Valley," Los Angeles councilman Tom LaBonge said Sunday, after surveying damage wrought by the massive fire.

Three firefighters were injured battling the blaze, according to officials, as several helicopters dropped water on the blaze early Sunday.

Los Angeles County Fire Department chief Michael Freeman said that more than 400 firefighters were trying to extinguish the fire.

Firefighters also were trying to keep the fire from spreading eastward to the bucolic Los Angeles retreat Griffith Park, where officials feared thick brush and vegetation could further feed the blaze.

The first reports of the blaze, which required helicopters and hundreds of firefighters to contain, came at 4:45 am (1145 GMT).

"It began in the backlot area on New York street," Freeman told reporters. "It moved through that area very fast."

County fire inspector Darryl Jacobs said firefighters ran out of water at least twice while fighting the fire.

"There was an issue with water, but that has been rectified. They are shuttling water in," Jacobs said.

Freeman said that one popular attraction at Universal City, the King Kong exhibit, was completely destroyed.

Other reported casualties from the blaze were movie sets from classic films like "Back to the Future," "The War of the Worlds," "Ben-Hur" and "Psycho.

The fire also consumed the set from the current hit television program "Desperate Housewives."

A video vault containing tens of thousands of videos and reels was also totally destroyed, although Universal Studios CEO Ron Meyer said its main archive did not suffer irreversible losses.

"The video library was affected and damaged, but our main vault with the motions pictures negatives was not," Meyer told reporters.

"Nothing irreplaceable is lost," he said. "We were very lucky. It's a bad situation, but it could have been a lot worse."

Universal Studios struck by raging fire

LOS ANGELES, Sunday (AFP) - A section of Hollywood's famed Universal Studios was destroyed today by a raging fire that required helicopters and hundreds of firefighters to contain, officials here said.

The blaze on Universal City's backlot destroyed various soundstages and a streetscape depicting New York City, causing tens of millions of dollars worth of damage but no known injuries.

The first reports of fire came at 4:45 am (1145 GMT), said Fire Department Inspector Darryl Jacobs.

Several helicopters dropped water on the blaze early Sunday, while firefighters fought to keep the the fire from Universal's film vault, a repository of valuable Hollywood film footage.

Firefighters were also trying to keep the blaze from spreading eastward to the bucolic Los Angeles retreat Griffith Park, where officials feared thick brush and vegetation could further feed the conflagration.