Friday, November 18, 2011

An exhibition of death - Photos : Germany's Dr.Death


A couple talk near an exhibit at the Body Worlds Exhibition at the War Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. The showcase is the installment of anatomical exhibitions by German scientist Gunther von Hagens


A man looks at an exhibit at the Body Worlds Exhibition at War Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. The Showcase is the installment of anatomical exhibitions by German scientist Gunther von Hagens.


Visitors look at an exhibit at the Body Worlds Exhibition at War Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. The Showcase is the installment of anatomical exhibitions by German scientist Gunther von Hagens.


German anatomist Gunther von Hagens poses next to a plastinated elephant during an exhibition preview at the Senkenberg museum in Frankfurt, October 14, 2011. "Koerperwelten der Tiere" (Body Worlds of Animals), an exhibition of polymer preserved animals of von Hagens will be open to public from October 15, 2011 until March 15, 2012.


















7 Signs that You are Over-Working, try to avoid these to live happily


There are times in life when our aspirations tend to transcend the limits of the body.

Such a high degree of dedication often comes at the expense of overworking. Thus, If you are experiencing any of these issues then you are bargaining with your life. Here are 7 signs that you might be overworking.


Ignoring the family


You must confess that irrespective of what position you are working in, the objective is to make a handsome living for the family. Thus, it is vital that you must not refrain from participating in family issues in a bid to excel in career. If you fail to spend ample of time with the family; over working is the main reason for it. You should look out for the following symptoms too:

1. Avoiding shopping/movies.

2. Not being able to help the kids for Homework.

3. Romance is elusive in your life.

4. Not anchoring for responsibilities.

Excessive smoking and drinking


“Smoking a cigarette will make you regret”. This may be a mere platitude, but if an inclination towards smoking and drinking is increasing manifold in order to de-stress yourself then it may not be a wise decision. It is gratuitous to ignore your health to make a dream career. Your health must hold paramount importance. Any lapses in this department may prove to be catastrophic.

Sleep Deprivation


This is the most common sign of over-working. If you happen to be excessively stressed, then insomnia is inevitable. At times, sleep deprivation can lead to a nervous breakdown. Such an issue is of grave concern, which can hold your burgeoning career hostage. It is best to avoid such circumstances where one has to take a capsule to put the mind and soul to rest.


Prolonged sickness

If you happen to suffer from lasting body ache or perennial cold, then there are chances that you are going overboard with your work. This can create carnage in your healthy life. By going on a vacation, you can rejuvenate and replenish your body.

Committing silly mistakes


One often tends to become negligent in other areas of life when he becomes too serious in work. It is critical not to capitulate under such circumstances as they can prove to be costly. Do not let work govern your moves in life. This will cause one too many faux pas.


Getting Angry and frustrated


If you're getting petulant and irascible, it could be due to the heavy work load. It is essential to keep yourself free from any work trauma as this creates a lot of friction with other members in the family. It can fetter the relationships in the long run.

Copious caffeine intake


If you're drinking close to about a dozen cups of coffee or red bull, then it is high time you start hitting the Gym. The body cannot afford such an addiction as it reduces sleep and causes insomnia.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Top ten earthquakes of all the time - Pictures

Chile - 22 May, 1960


To make matters worse, the port of Puerto Saavedra was destroyed in the ensuing tsunami, which caused 61 deaths and $550 million worth of damage in Chile, $75 million damage in
Hawaii, 138 deaths and $50 million damage in Japan and about $500,000 damage to the west coast of the United States


A day later Volcan Puyehue in Chile's lake district spewed ash 6,000m into the air in an eruption that lasted for several weeks

Prince William Sound, Alaska - 28 March, 1964



The Prince William Sound earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2 struck and devastated the Gulf of Alaska causing landslides in Anchorage and raised parts of outlying islands by as much as 11 metres.


Anchorage suffered heavy losses. About 20 blocks of dwelling and commercial buildings were damaged in the downtown area. The schools in Anchorage were almost devastated. The duration of the shock was estimated at 3 minutes which was the most terrible 3 minutes in the history of Anchorage


The resulting tsunami reached heights of 67 metres as it swept into the shallow Valdez inlet and was responsible for most of the 128 deaths and about $311 million worth of damage.
The tsunami was so big that the water displacement was felt as far away as the Louisiana Gulf.

Andreanof Islands earthquake - March 9, 1957



The 1957 Andreanof Islands earthquake was a 8.6 magnitude earthquake that caused damage to infrastructure on Adak island and Umnak island. This earthquake destroyed two bridges on Adak island and left a 4.5 meter crack on a road.


The earthquake, apart from causing massive destruction also caused the eruption of long dormant volcano Mount Vsevidof which had stood dormant for 200 years.


Further, this shock generated a 15 meter tsunami that smashed into the coastline at Scotch Cap and an 8 meter tsumani that washed away many buildings and damaged oil lines extensively at Sand Bay.
This tsunami continued to Hawaii, where is destroyed two villages and inflicted about $5 million in property damage on Oahu and Kauai Islands.

Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan - March 11, 2011


The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, also known as the Great East Japan Earthquake was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan that is argued to be the most powerful quake to have ever hit Japan. Cellular and landline phone service suffered major disruptions in affected areas. The north-eastern ports of Hachinohe, Sendai, Ishinomaki and Onahama were destroyed in the quake aftermath


The earthquake which was caused by 5 to 8 meters upthrust on a 180-km wide seabed at 60km offshore from the east coast of Tohoku resulted in a major tsunami which killed thousands and devastated entire towns.


On 3rd April, 2011, the National Police Agency said that around 45,700 buildings were damaged and the loss estimated to run into tens of billions of US dollars

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia - December 26, 2004


The earthquake that struck the northern part of Sumatra is by far the fourth largest earthquake in the world since 1900 and is considered by many the largest since the 1964 Alaska earthquake that accounted for the deaths of 283,100 people.


The resulting tsunami displaced 1,126,900 in about 10 countries in South Asia and East Africa.The tsunami caused more casualties than any other in recorded history and was recorded nearly world-wide on tide gauges in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.


With a magnitude of between 9.1 and 9.3 this is the third largest earthquake recorded in a seismograph

Mexico City - September 20, 1985


On the early morning of September 19, 1985 Mexico City was struck by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake. The result was tragic, 10,000 people died and Mexico city area was completely ruined.


The complete seismic event consisted of four quakes. The event caused between three and four billion USD in damage as 412 buildings collapsed and and another 3,124 were seriously damaged in the city


Cuauhtemoc that includes the historic downtown suffered the most damage. Here, 258 buildings completely crumpled, 143 partially collapsed and about 181 were seriously damaged. Most of the damages occurred in secondary and tertiary hospitals.

Northwestern Iran - June 21, 1990



On June 21, 1990 an earthquake near the Caspian Sea killed more than 50,000 and injured another 135,000 people as the 7.7 magnitude tremor caused utter devastation on surrounding areas. This remains the most devastating earthquake to hit Iran till date.


A 20,000-square-mile area in the provinces of Zanjan and Gilan was absolutely devastated. The region, encompassing both farms and sea resorts were all demolished in a matter of minutes.


Landslides made many roads impassable and many of the people who initially survived under the rubble could not be rescued before their air supply ran out. An estimated 400,000 people were left homeless by the earthquake.

Loma Prieta earthquake - October 17, 1989



Also known as the Quake of 89 the earthquake was a major earthquake that struck the San Francisco Bay Area of California on October 17, 1989. The origin was a slip along the San Andreas fault the quake lasted about 10 to 15 seconds and measured 6.9 on the Richter scale.


The quake killed 63 people throughout northern California, injured 3,757 and some 3000-12000 homeless


Highest number of fatalities occurred in the city of Oakland as a result of the failure of the Cypress Street Viaduct where, due to the quake, a double deck portion of the freeway collapsed.
The quake caused an estimated $6 billion in property damage, and became one of the most expensive natural disasters in the history of America

Izmit, Turkey - August 17, 1999


A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey on August 17, 1999 lasting for about 37 seconds and killing 17,000 people.


An official Turkish estimate of October 19, 1999, placed the toll at 17,127 killed and 43,959 injured, but many sources suggest the actual figure may have been closer to 45,000 dead and a similar number injured.

Chile/Argentina - November 11, 1922



The 1922 earthquake of 8.5 magnitude that occurred in the Atacama Region of Chile, near the border with Argentina on November 11, 1922 triggered a destructive tsunami causing significant damage to the coast of Chile
Total damages were estimated to be in the range $5-25 million American dollars