Christmas celebrations in various countries

            No two countries celebrate Christmas exactly the same way. But while people around the world might have different traditions, Christmas is always observed with a sense of wonder and reverence, with friends and family gathered. That's a Christmas tradition we all share. All over the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions. The festivities can be startlingly different from country to country, focusing on different aspects of the nativity story.
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OOOOOOOOOOOTY

               Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". Bordering the Karnataka and Kerala states, the Nilgiris or Blue mountains is a veritable fairyland. It has hill stations at various altitudes and is a very popular travel destination. There are cloud-kissing peaks, dense forests, rushing streams, undulating emerald green plains, breath-taking view of sudden drops, valleys and glades. The charming hill station of Ooty, is situated amidst the magnificent Nilgiri mountain ranges. Popularly known as the 'Queen of hill stations' Ooty is one of the favourite summer resort of South India. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. The best thing about Ooty is that it combines the peace and tranquility of a hill station with the comforts of urban life. The altitudes of Nilgiri mountains varies between 2,280 metres and 2,290 metres. The Doddabetta hill situated at a height of 2,623 metres is the highest peak in Ooty. Other hills are Snowdon, Elk hill and Club hill.
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D.O.B tells about You

• If U were born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month U r number 1...
• If U were born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month then U r number 2...
• If U were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month then U r number 3...
• If U were born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month then U r number 4...
• If U were born on the 5th, 14th, 23rd of any month then U r number 5...
• If U were born on the 6th,15th,24th of any month then U r number 6...
• If U were born on the 7th,16th,25th of any month then U r number 7...
• If U were born on the 8th,17th,26th of any month then U r number 8...
• If U were born on the 9th,18th,27th of any month then U r number 9...

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Juno

                Juno MacGuff, the title character of Jason Reitman’s new film, is 16 and pregnant, but “Juno” could not be further from the kind of hand-wringing, moralizing melodrama that such a condition might suggest. Juno, played by the poised, frighteningly talented Ellen Page, is too odd and too smart to be either a case study or the object of leering disapproval. She assesses her problem, and weighs her response to it, with disconcerting sang-froid. It’s not that Juno treats her pregnancy as a joke, but rather that in the sardonic spirit of the screenwriter, Diablo Cody, she can’t help finding humor in it.
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Beowulf

                Marigold is a musical romantic comedy about a young American woman who travels to India and finds that her life is transformed in the most unexpected ways by her experiences and adventures there. American actress Marigold Lexton (Ali Larter) arrives in India with no luggage and a bad attitude. Stranded in Goa when financing for her low-budget Hollywood movie falls apart, Marigold finds herself cast in a small role in a Bollywood musical. Eager to prove herself, she enlists the aid of Prem (Salman Khan), the film's choreographer. After several false starts - Marigold is most definitely not a natural dancer - she experiences renewed confidence and a growing love for Prem.
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Reduce your body weight through appropriate dieting

                Dieting, mainly it means trying to reduce excess of body weight. The only way to loose fat is by consuming fewer calories per day than your body needs. Insulin resistance is a major cause of excess weight / obesity, so make sure you consult your physician before opting for any dieting plan.

Here are some tips for successful dieting which are based on information only.
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Winter prediction 2008

                Here’s some fashion advice for the next winter:
Australian Fashion Week being held in Melbourne hinted the kind of fashion likely to be popular the next winter season.
Muted tones, straight-leg cargo pants matched with a printed tee or brown woolen cardigans were abundantly seen. As predicted, high-waisted dresses will be rage the next season.
Patterns, printed or woven, can be seen coming in a big way.
Flowing, high-waisted volume dresses featuring muted, psychedelic or floral prints caught fancy on the ramp.
The color palette has a lot of yellow, royal blue and khaki.
For girls, it might be a comeback of cheeky 1970s-inspired roller-disco uniform, while men might be seen wearing corduroy pants, round-necked T-shirts with white tri       
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The Concept of Arranged Marriages From Bride's Perspective

                The concept of arranged marriages has changed. And, not just for men. As a woman, ideally, your life partner should be someone with whom you can share interests and who will encourage your independence. As with any relationship, friendship is the key. Good communication from the beginning will help ensure that yours is a lasting, loving partnership.

Let's take a look at how to go about looking for these characteristics in the context of an arranged marriage.
             
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Notice your eyes yourself

                Eyes are your most expressive facial feature. A woman's eyes are her best beauty asset and they express moods and emotions. The simplest and the most dramatic way to enhance your appearance is to play up your eyes with make up. Too much strain on your eyes or sickness takes away some of the beauty and brightness of your eyes. Great eye beauty tips for today's modern woman who wants to look good and has the confidence to face the world knowing she looks her best.
             
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'SANGAM’, the Spirit of GALA Anniversary Celebration at the Cunningham and BagmaneTech Park offices of HP. Bangalore

                 Anniversaries are for celebrations. If the celebrators are youngsters, the color will be fantastic. By taking all their efforts these youngsters will make simple happenings as a big event. That is the spirit!! Spirit of gala!!
Hewlett Packard held ‘Sangam’, their annual event for employees at the Ballroom of The Chancery Pavilion on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. ‘Sangam’ themed around the fact that HP considers all its employees ‘stars’ saw around 600 ‘stars’ from the Cunningham and Bagmane Tech Park offices of HP come together and exhibit their talent.            
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