CHEETAH

Name: Cheetah
Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
Geographic Range: subsaharan Africa and Northern Iran
Habitat: Open grassland with many elevated points
Status: Endangered
Diet in the wild: small antelope - springbok, steenbok, duikers, impala and gazelle; young warthogs, kudu, hartebeest, oryx, roan and sable; also game birds and rabbits
Diet in the zoo: Carnivorous Diet
Location: Cheetah Exhibit



Physical Description

An adult cheetah weighs 80-140 pounds, is about 32 inches tall at the shoulder and 48-56 inches long from head to body with another 28-32 inches in tail - males are a little larger than females. The adult fur is yellow or tan with solid black round or oval spots measuring .75 to 1.5 inches in diameter over nearly the entire body. The head is small with eyes set high and a black "tear mark" running from the inner aspect of each eye down to the mouth. The teeth are small to accommodate large nasal passages. The throat and abdomen are white and the tail ends with 4-6 black rings and a bushy, white tuft.

We can identify cheetahs by distinctive individual ring patterns on their tails. Their legs are long and the paws are small with non-retractable claws and special paw pads that provide great traction. Cheetahs are sometimes mistaken for leopards which are much heavier animals with rosette shaped spots and no tear marks.


General Information

"Cheetah" comes from a Hindi word meaning "spotted one." Two groups exist in wild populations: the family group and males. Males, often siblings, form a group of 2 or 3; rarely 1 will live alone. This group will live and hunt together for life and claims a range which may overlap several female territories. Male territories may be as large as 300 square miles. Young females, however, usually occupy the same range as their mother although all females are solitary except when they have a litter.

Males and females mix only to mate; the males do not participate in cub-raising. Following a gestation period about 93 days a litter may contain 2 to 8 cubs. At birth cubs are about 12 inches long and weigh about 0.6 pounds. They are gray color with a mantle of hair along the back, which helps camouflage the cub in grass, but it begins to disappear at 3 months. Only a small number reach adulthood: lions and hyenas are their worst enemies. The mother moves the cubs every few days to avoid those predators. The young stay with the mother for 16-24 months.

Biography for Atif Aslam.

Atif Aslam

Date of Birth:12 March 1983, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

Birth Name:Atif Aslam

Nickname:Aadee

Mini Biography

Atif Aslam is a Pakistani musician. He was born in Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, pakistan and educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Working together, the pair recorded the song Aadat. It became popular on different musical websites in Pakistan. The song was also played on such Pakistani radio stations as FM100 and FM105. The music video for Aadat was shot one day in a warehouse in Karachi. Due to personal problems in the band, Atif Aslam left Jal and became solo.
Atif Aslam's soulful voice crossed the Pakistani border and reached India when Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt called Atif Aslam to seek his consent to put "Woh Lamhey" as a song in the soundrack of his new motion picture, Zeher. After that, Atif Aslam's music spread across to people and radio stations that play it all over the subcontinent now.

Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Biography..........

Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar

Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar (جلال الدین محمد اکبر Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar), also known as Shahanshah Akbar-E-Azam, Akbar the Great or Mahabali Shahanshah (23 November 1542 – 27 October 1605) was the third Mughal Emperor of India/Hindustan. He was of Timurid descent the son of Humayun, and the grandson of the Zaheeruudin Muhammad Babur, the legendary ruler who founded the Mughal dynasty in India. At the end of his reign in 1605 the Mughal empire covered most of the northern and central India and was one of the most powerful empires of the age."Extant of Empire".

Akbar was thirteen years old when he ascended the Imperial Mughal throne in Delhi, following the death of his father Naseeruddin Muhammad Humayun. During his reign, he eliminated military threats from the powerful Pashtun (Pathan) descendants of Sher Shah Suri, and at the Second Battle of Panipat he defeated the newly self-declared Hindu king Hemu It took him nearly two more decades to consolidate his power and bring all the parts of northern and central India into his direct realm. He influenced the whole of the Indian Subcontinent as he ruled a greater part of it as an emperor. As an emperor, Akbar solidified his rule by pursuing diplomacy with the powerful Hindu Rajput caste, and by admitting Rajput princesses in his harem.

Akbar's reign significantly influenced art and culture in the country. He took a great interest in painting, and had the walls of his palaces adorned with murals. Besides encouraging the development of the Mughal school, he also patronised the European style of painting. He was fond of literature, and had several Sanskrit works translated into Persian and persian scriptures translated in Sanskrit apart from getting many Persian works illustrated by painters from his court. He had an intolerant attitude towards Hindus and the other religions during the early years of his reign, but he exercised great tolerance after he began marriage alliances with Rajput princesses. His administration included numerous Hindu landlords, courtiers and military generals. He began a series of religious debates where Muslim scholars would debate religious matters with Sikhs, Hindus, Cārvāka atheists, Jews, and Portuguese Roman Catholic Jesuits. He treated these religious leaders with great consideration, irrespective of their faith, and revered them. His tolerance was of that extent that even on the Imperial flags of the Mughals he introduced a Jesuit Cross to respect he Christians minority of the empire.[citation needed] He even founded a religious cult, the Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith), which included the teachings of all the major religions of the world but it amounted only to a form of personality cult for Akbar and started dissolving after his death.

All-in-one computer........

All-in-one computer

The earliest form of computer displays were large cathode ray tubes. Due to the size of the displays, computer systems were comprised of three key components: the monitor, the computer case and the input devices. As the size of the monitors decreased, computer companies started to integrate the computer case into the monitor to create an all-in-one. These first all-in-one computer systems were still quite large and generally cost a fair amount compared to a standard computer setup.

The most successful of the all-in-one personal computers was the Apple iMac. The original design used the cathode ray monitor with the computer boards and components integrated below the tube. Many similar designed were developed by PC manufacturers, but they didn't catch on. With the advent of LCD monitors for displays, the size of the all-in-one computer system has decreased dramatically. Now the computer components can be easily integrated behind the LCD panel or in the base of the display.

vs. Desktop PCs

All-in-one PC computers are really just a style of desktop computer system. They still have the same requirements in terms of features and function. The only difference is the number of components. All-in-ones have a single box that is the display and computer versus the desktop that is comprised of the computer case plus a separate monitor. This gives the all-in-one computer system a smaller overall profile than a desktop computer system.

One might counter by bringing up the latest small form factor computers such as the Apple Mac Mini or AOpen MiniPC. Both of these feature extremely small computers that can easily sit beneath or behind a standard desktop display. The all-in-one PC still has an advantage over these systems in the number of required cables. Since the monitor is integrated into the system, there isn't a need for a monitor cable or separate display power cord. This reduces the clutter on, underneath or behind a desk.

Desktop do have some distinct advantages over the all-in-one PCs though. Due to their small sizes and need for lower power and less heat generating components, most all-in-one PCs feature notebook designed components including processors, memory and drives. All of these help make the all-in-one small but they also hinder the overall performance of the system. Typically these notebook components will not perform as well as a traditional desktop.

Another issue that all-in-one computers have is their upgradability. While most desktop computer cases can be easily opened by the consumer to install replacements or upgrades all-in-one systems tend to restrict access to the components due to their small nature. This typically only limits the systems to having their memory upgraded.

vs. Notebooks

One of the primary reasons for the all-in-one PC is to conserve space over a desktop computer, but notebooks have advanced tremendously over the past couple of years. They have advanced so much that comparing them to an all-in-one is almost one sided.

Because all-in-one PCs use all the same components as a notebook computer, the performance levels are pretty much identical between the two types of computers. The only really compelling advantage that a all-in-one PC might hold is the size of the screen, but even this is less than it was. While all-in-one PCs generally come with screen sizes between 17 and 20 inches, most desktop replacements also are available with the same size screens.

The all-in-one is smaller than the desktop system, but it still is tethered to a desktop space. Notebooks have the ability to be moved between locations and even used away from any power on their battery packs. This makes them much more flexible than the all-in-one.

There is really only one area that an all-in-one has the advantage over a notebook computer, price. Because the all-in-one does not need to be portable, the engineering of the components does not have to be as stringent on space, shock or power. This helps reduce the cost of building an all-in-one over a comparable notebook computer system.

Conclusions

All-in-one PCs are still a very niche product. They don't offer the performance or flexibility of a desktop computer and don't have the portability of a notebook computer. For some who have limited space for a computer and don't need to move it around, it may be the answer but for the majority of consumers they would be better served by either a desktop or notebook. The one area that all-in-one PCs will likely succeed is with them being integrated with TVs, but these are highly specialized and extremely expensive.

Biography for Hrithik Roshan.................

Hrithik Roshan

Date of Birth: 10 January 1974, Mumbai, India

Birth Name: Hrithik Rakesh Nagrath

Nickname: Duggu Bolunath

Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)

SpouseSussanne Khan (26 October 1978 - present) 2 children

Trivia
Son of Rakesh Roshan.

Was catapulted overnight to instant superstardom with debut hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000).

Has two thumbs on his right hand that are grown together.

Has a sister called Sunaina.

Has been called the Indian Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson rolled into one person.

Made stubbles fashionable in India.

Excellent dancer.

The country wide hysteria following the release of his first film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) is known as hrithikmania and is unprecedented.

The look of his muscular, chiselled body started a fitness boom in India.

Eye color: Green

Often supports charities of various kinds.

Known as a perfectionist and control freak. Believes in extensive rehearsals and preparations.

Friend of Salman Khan who showed him how to work out and eat properly to put on muscle.

Hindi megastar.

Often visits terminally ill children in hospitals that desperately wish to meet him.

Role models as actor: Raj Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar.

Wanted to quit the film business altogether after his father Rakesh Roshan was shot at and wounded by hitmen sent by the Bollywood mafia, but changed his mind.

Prepared himself extensively for his screen debut, taking acting, singing, dancing, fencing, riding etc. lessons for years. He also worked hard on his diction and physical appearance (strenuous workout routines).

Fought hard to overcome a stammering problem.

Worked for many years on the sets of his father Rakesh Roshan in various functions, including sweeping the floor and serving tea to the stars, to learn the business from scratch.

Believes in the good in every person, a character trait often misinterpreted by others as gullibility and/or naïvety.

Got 30000 (!) marriage proposals on Valentine's day 2000.

Was the victim of a defamation campaign in late december 2000. Rumors were spread that he stated in an interview that he hates Nepal and its people. This immediately led to riots in Nepal, cinemas showing his films were attacked, posters burnt, Hindi movies banned in general for some days and several people shot dead by the police. The events made headlines all over the world and the governments of Indian and Nepal got involved as well. Anti Indian/Hrithik sentiment died down quickly when it became clear that the alleged statements were a fabrication and the rumors were spread by a malicious third party, possibly the Bollywood mafia, still pissed about not getting the foreign rights to Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). Nepal born actress Manisha Koirala played an important role in getting the news to the people in Nepal that the accusations were false.

In January 2001 Hrithik Roshan was again involved in a controversy. This time about a poster created and used by the Democratic Alliance in South Africa in November 2000 to woo Indian voters. The poster used his face without permission. The ANC reacted angrily and threatened to ban his films.

Gets 20-30 million rupees per year for endorsing a brand for one year, including commercials [2001]
Occasionally smokes cigarettes

His total income from product endorsements in 2000 is estimated to be 20 crore Rupees (~5 million $), by far the most among Bollywood stars.
Was awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25 2001 in Delhi. The award recognises excellence in various activities affecting national life.

Dubai's Airport Show aiming to be World's No. 1..........

Dubai's Airport

Aviation began in Dubai in 1937 when the first Imperial Airways flying boat, operating a weekly service between the UK and Pakistan, landed on the Dubai Creek. But it was not until 1959 that Dubai International was established, following the construction of the first airfield on a vast expanse of a wasteland some four kilometres from what was then the edge of the city. The humble facility consisted of an 1800-metre compacted runway, an apron area, a terminal building and a fire station.
The airport was opened a year later in 1960 and was capable of handling aircraft up to the size of a DC-3. Almost a decade later, in 1969, Dubai International accommodated some nine airlines serving a total of 20 destinations. Ten years later, in December 1980 to be more precise, the airport joined the International Civil Airports Organisation (ICAO) as an ordinary member.


Passenger throughput at the airport increased from 4.3 million in 1988 to 9.7 million in 1998, around 125 per cent over a decade. The opening of the Sheikh Rashid Terminal, also known as Terminal 1, in April 2000 marked the opening of a new chapter in Dubai’s aviation history. Built as part of the first phase of the general expansion project at a cost of AED2 billion, the Terminal increased the Airport’s capacity from 10 million to 25 million.

In 2002, Dubai International was ranked the second fastest growing airport in the world according to ACI traffic statistics. The facility handled some 18 million passengers in 2003 and was established as the aviation hub of the Middle East.

The hub of the Middle East took its first steps as the emerging aviation hub of the world in 2008 when on October 14 Dubai Airports opened the much awaited Dubai International Terminal 3 for the exclusive use of Emirates Airline. The flawless opening of the world’s largest single terminal not only expanded Dubai International’s capacity to 60 million, it won the airport accolades from passengers and the aviation industry worldwide.

Growing at an average of 15 per cent annually from 2000 and 2008, Dubai International rose in the ACI’s list of busiest international airports and is now among the top five.

These milestones are important not only from an historical perspective, but also because they give an idea of how much, and how fast, the airport has developed particularly over the past two decades.

Biography for Salman Khan..........

Salman Khan

Date of Birth: 27 December 1965, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Birth Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan

Nickname: Sallu, Controversal Khan, The Official Badshah Of Bollywood

Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Often known as Bollywood's Bad boy, his knack of walking into trouble has overshadowed people's perception of him as an actor. He may have been featured as the bad guy of the industry several times over. But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk has a heart made of pure gold.

Born on December 27, 1965 Salman Khan is the son of the legendary writer Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear's like Sholay, Deewar, and Don. Salman started his acting carrier in 1988 by doing a supporting role in the movie "Biwi Ho To Aisi". The following year he came up with his leading role in the box office romantic hit Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). From there he became the heart throb of Indian cinema.

Following with other box office hits he showed his terrific performance in Saajan (1991), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). His transformations can be sensitive, vulnerable, funny, aggressive and charming as his role demands.

In 1998 he was arrested by the local police from the shooting location of the film We Stand United (1999), for killing protected wild animals and spent about a week behind the bars. The actor is facing trial in three cases of killing black bucks and chinkaras and another of illegal possession of arms. In September 2002, Salman Khan had hit the headlines after he crashed his Land Cruiser near the American Express bakery in Bandra, killing one man and injuring others.

Being in those roguish behaviors he tried to balance his troubled life with his carrier. In 2003 he gave his emotionally charged performance as playing an obsessed lover in "Tere Naam" that translated into good reviews and a good run at the box office. He has not only managed to revive his career, but also to restore the confidence of his producers and distributors alike.

His work was noticed internationally in the movie Phir Milenge (2004) where he played the role of an AIDS patient. It was well appreciated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for presenting the problems of AIDS patient in today's world.

Qutub Minar history...........

Qutub Minar: The Tallest Monument in India

The tall and ever attractive monument of Delhi which can be seen from most parts of the city is called the Qutab Minar. Every body has the same question when one sees the structure for the first time. The question that is often being put up is "Why the monument is that big?" or "Was there any specific reason to build such a tall building or it was just a wish of the person who built it?" Well, the exact reason is assumed to have something related to commemorating the victory. Mughals used to build victory towers to proclaim and celebrate victories. Some say the minaret was used to offer prayer but it is so tall that you can hear the person standing on the top. Also, the minaret is not joined on to Qutuddin's mosque and the Iltutmish's mosque.

Qutab Minar is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and the highest individual tower in the world. Other towers in the world are the Great Pagoda in Pekin, China and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy but these towers are not as high as the Qutab Minar in Delhi.

According to history books, the minar was started by Prithviraj or his uncle Vigraharaja who won Delhi from the Tomar Rajputs. However, it is assumed and historians believe that Qutubuddib and Iltutmish finished it though the minar may have been commenced by Prithviraj or Vigraharaja. The minar was completed in 1200 A.D and since then the tall structure has been there upright and ever beautiful keeping an eye to Delhi just like a sentry. When Alauddin returned from the wars in the Deccan, he had this thought in mind that he would build a victory tower somewhat similar to the Qutab Minar. The ruins of this very initiative can be seen adjacent to the Qutbuddin's mosque because Alauddin died at the very start of the construction work and no one carried on to finish the initiative taken by Alauddin. Monuments in Delhi

Qutab Minar is another great masterpiece of Mughal architecture. It has a number of floors or storeys which has beautiful carvings like the one on the tomb of Iltutmish. There are inscriptions all round the tower and these inscriptions reveal that Iltutmish finised the tower. The structure of the wall is made as such that it widens from top to bottom, just to make the minar stronger.

Moving upstairs inside the minar will give you a wonderful experience and counting the stairs is always a fun for visitors. It has 378 steps which takes good amount of energy to reach at the top. The top of the tower gives an insight to Delhi because you get to see the bird's eye view of the city. To point a few sight seeing from the top, you will find views of the Hauz Khaz on the left and the walls of the Jahanpanah and Siri on the right. It was this very top of Qutab Minar that was used by Khilji and Tughlaq kings to watch the wild Mongol hordes when they threatened Delhi. The top also served as the watch top for Tughlaq who watched Timur's army camp on the Wellingdon Airport. Other important monuments that is visible from the top are the walls of Tughlaqabad, Humayun's Tomb, Purana Qila, Firoz Shah Kotla and Jama Masjid.

The minar did receive some damage because of earthquakes on more than a couple of occasions but was reinstated and renovated by the respective rulers. During the rule of Firoz Shah, the minar's two top floors got damaged due to earthquake but were repaired by Firoz Shah. In the year 1505, earthquake again struck and it was repaired by Sikandar Lodi. Later on in the year 1794, the minar faced another earthquake and it was Major Smith, an engineer who repaired the affected parts of the minar. He replaced Firoz Shah's pavilion with his own pavilion at the top. The pavilion was removed in the year 1848 by Lord Hardinge and now it can be seen between the Dak Bungalow and the Minar in the garden. The floors built by Firaz Shah can be distinguished easily as the pavilions was built of white marbles and are quite smooth as compared to other ones.

The minar is not that erect as it used to be because of wears and tears over the past several years. Closely looking at the mina rives you an idea that it is somewhat tilled towards one side. The minar is very sincerely looked after by the authorities much like the same as other historic monuments in the country.

What is Teddy Bear......

to clean the toy.

Young teddy bear lovers who wish to have the experience of creating their own stuffed animals can visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop® to create a customized teddy bear. A popular destination for children’s birthday parties, the Build-A-Bear Workshop® features a variety of furry friends. Guests can even choose Disney-inspired clothing and accessories or special sound effects for their teddy bears.

Since the teddy bear is universally associated with happy childhood memories, it should come as no surprise that many adults purchase teddy bears for themselves. Adult collectors of teddy bears are known as arctophiles—a combination of the Greek words “arcto” for bear and “philos” for love. However, adults in search of a collectible teddy bear often gravitate towards custom-made bears that feature hand stitching and other intricate details. Unlike the children’s teddy bears sold at toy stores, collectible bears are typically found at craft shows or in specialty boutiques. The makers of collectible teddy bears are not required to follow toy safety guidelines, so these bears should always be kept away from small children.

One unique type of collectible teddy bear for adults is the soy dipped bear. Enterprising crafters dip teddy bears found at thrift stores and consignment shops into scented candle wax to create a decorative display object. The scent of a soy dipped wax teddy bear lasts for several months, making a beautiful yet highly functional air freshener.

What is "Teddy Bear"........

Teddy Bear

To clean the toy.

Young teddy bear lovers who wish to have the experience of creating their own stuffed animals can visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop® to create a customized teddy bear. A popular destination for children’s birthday parties, the Build-A-Bear Workshop® features a variety of furry friends. Guests can even choose Disney-inspired clothing and accessories or special sound effects for their teddy bears.

Since the teddy bear is universally associated with happy childhood memories, it should come as no surprise that many adults purchase teddy bears for themselves. Adult collectors of teddy bears are known as arctophiles—a combination of the Greek words “arcto” for bear and “philos” for love. However, adults in search of a collectible teddy bear often gravitate towards custom-made bears that feature hand stitching and other intricate details. Unlike the children’s teddy bears sold at toy stores, collectible bears are typically found at craft shows or in specialty boutiques. The makers of collectible teddy bears are not required to follow toy safety guidelines, so these bears should always be kept away from small children.

One unique type of collectible teddy bear for adults is the soy dipped bear. Enterprising crafters dip teddy bears found at thrift stores and consignment shops into scented candle wax to create a decorative display object. The scent of a soy dipped wax teddy bear lasts for several months, making a beautiful yet highly functional air freshener.

RAJIV GANDHI International

The airport project is a public-private joint venture between GMR Group, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and both Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India (AAI). GMR Group holds 63% of the equity, MAHB 11%, while the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India each hold 13%.

It is being developed in three phases, and when completed will provide infrastructure for 40 million passengers annuallyThe airport is expected to be the largest in terms of area and will provide world-class facilities. After the first phase of development, the airport will accommodate 10 million passengers a yearThe total cost of the project is INR 24.7 Billion (US$560 million). The airport is being built on an area of 5,400 acres (22 km2) First phase

In the first phase of development, the 105,300 m2 (1,133,000 sq ft) Terminal 1, with the capacity to handle 12 million passengers per annum has been constructed. Terminal 1 has 12 contact and 30 remote stands for aircraft parking. Other buildings, including the air traffic control tower, Technical Building, cargo hangars (100,000 tonnes capacity), maintenance hangars, utilities under a combined area of 35,000 m2 (380,000 sq ft) have also been developed. A 1500-car parking lot in front of Terminal 1 is operational for the convenience of passengers and visitors to the airport. A hotel has also been constructed in this phase.

Construction of a low cost terminal commenced at the end of 2008 and will cater to half a million passengers on the lines of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur airports.
Second phase

In the second phase of the airport development, Terminal 1 will be expanded to an area of 250,000 m2 (2,700,000 sq ft) to cater to the growing demand. Post expansion, the terminal building will have 54 stands for aircraft parking. The low cost terminal will also be expanded to its full capacity of 1.5 m passengers per annum.

A second runway, needed before commencement of Terminal 2, will be constructed. An increase in established facilities such as hotels, offices, cargo and maintenance facilities will be undertaken. The total developed area at the end of this phase will be approximately 470,000 m2 (5,100,000 sq ft).
Final phase

The airport will reach its full maturity after the third phase. An additional floor area of 430,000 m2 (4,600,000 sq ft) will be developed bringing the total built-up area to 900,000 m2 (9,700,000 sq ft).

The ultimate master plan provides for a capacity of 40 million passengers per annum with the accompanying air and ground facilities. Further acquisition of land to the north and south will allow expansion of a third and fourth runway on demand.
Salient features

Hyderabad Airport's modern facilities

Check In
Aircraft bays: 60
Aerobridges: 12
Air traffic control (height): 250 feet (75 meters)
Terminal area: 105000 sq m (including undercroft)
Peak hour passenger capacity: 3200
Baggage Handling System: 4-level In-line baggage screening system X-ray
Check-in CUTE counters: 130
Check-in SELF Checkin counters: 16
Immigration Counters:46
Levels (floors): 2(departures and arrivals)
Runways: 1, taxiway (additional taxiway)
Runway elevation: 2,024 feet (617 meters)
Runway length: 13,976 feet (4260 meters
Runway width: 197 feet (60 meters)
Runway shoulder: 25 feet (7.5 meters
Runway orientation: 09/27
Apron/Ramp area: 137,000 sq m
Airport ground lighting: CAT I (both ends)
Navigation equipment: VOR, NDB, VOR/DME, ILS (CAT I on both ends)
Aircraft Accommodation: From smallest aircraft to Code F aircraft (such as Airbus A380)
Cargo capacity: > 100,000 tonnes/year
Terminal
Terminal facilities
Check-in Counters: 130 check-in counters and 16 self check-in counters (for passengers carrying only cabin baggage).
Immigration Counters: Departure-23, Arrival-22, Transit-1.
In-line baggage handling system: First Indian airport to install four level in-line baggage handling system.
Transfer desks
Passenger conveniences

Like all major airports, Hyderabad offers a host of passenger conveniences, including:
Ticketing Services (Flight/Bus/Train tickets)at arrival hall and at departure levels
Meet & Greet and porterage services
Left Luggage, Courier Counters
Option of booking excess baggage as Air Freight
Communications
Conference facilities
Restaurants and bars
Lounges
Shops
Spa
Cargo terminal

The state-of-the-art cargo terminal at the airport has implemented a concept of an Integrated Cargo Facility housing both domestic and international facilities under one roof. The Air Cargo Complex has a built-in area of 14,330 Sq meters. The Air Cargo Complex is a modular building with a capacity to handle cargo throughput of 100,000 MT annually. The Air Cargo has dedicated cargo apron facilities both for handling regular and freighter operations.
Connectivity

Meet and greet area

Expressway to the Airport

Radio Taxis lined up at the airport

The Airport is located approximately 25 km (19 miles)from Begumpet

Car rental and taxi services are available at the airport. In addition, 'Aero Express', the airport shuttle, is a facility provided by the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. These buses run at 30 minutes interval to/from several points in the city and the airport between 03:30 hours and 23:30 hours, and at a 1 hour frequency between 23.30 hours to 03.30 hours. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSTRC) also provides non air-conditioned bus services between various points in the city and the airport at much lower fares.

Other alternate modes of road access, still in planning phase with State government include:
Metro rail extension from Falaknuma to Shamshabad
Dedicated airport train from Secunderabad to airport 40 km (25 mi) stretch with travel time of around 25 minutes
Hospitality

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) plans to develop a hotel corridor called Regal Broadway to cater to an estimated five million visitors to the city travelling through the international airport in 2008.

The Regal Broadway Project is at a nascent stage and plans are still under development. According to initial plans, the project was to be located 150-acre (0.61 km2) in Shamshabad, but reports suggest the entire project may be relocated since environment and development guidelines in the area do not permit commercial complexes.

The Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel was opened in October 2008[11] with 305 rooms and suites, featuring WiFi, executive amenities, restaurants, two bars, pool and meeting rooms. The hotel also has a spa and fitness centres.
Awards and Accolades

On 16 February, 2010, Hyderabad International Airport was ranked fifth Best Airports Globally by Airports Council International

The airport has been named as the number one airport in 5-15 million passenger category by the Airport Council International in a worldwide conducted survey.

29th October, 2009, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), has bagged the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation’s (CAPA) newly instituted award in the category, “Best Airport Environmental Performance of the Year”
Fixed base operators
Ground handling services

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has awarded ground handling concessions to two ground handlers - Al-SATs Consortium and Menzies-Bobba
Flight catering

LSG Sky Chefs and Sky Gourmet have been awarded concessions to construct, operate, maintain, manage and develop the in-flight catering facilities. They have been allocated area measuring 2.5 acres each to operate and maintain the necessary facilities at the airport.
Fuelling
Aircraft fuelling

GHIAL has constructed and commissioned an Aviation Fuel Farm and Hydrant Fuelling System with State of the Art Facilities including modern automated systems within the airport area. The airport is the first in the country to introduce the 'Open Access' system allowing the air carriers to choose suppliers of their choice.
Vehicle fuelling

The vehicle fuelling facilities at the airside is being operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The facility provides fuel to all the ground handling vehicles at the airside. BPCL has also planned to start a vehicle fuelling station on the landside with a 24 hour convenience store.
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities

Greater Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has signed a lease agreement with Indian Airlines for setting up a MRO facility at the airport. The existing operations at the defunct Begumpet airport are expected to be transferred to the new MRO facility. GHIAL will invest and build connecting taxiway, apron and engine run-up bay as common facilities for the Indian Airlines' MRO. The facility in Begumpet airport handles the initial maintenance checks (including C-Checks on IA's Airbus-320 aircraft). The IA will render similar service to its aircraft as well as those belonging to Air India at the new facility.

Lufthansa Technik has also setup MRO facilities at the airport to provide base maintenance services for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircrafts. The facility will provide base maintenance services (including C- and D-checks) for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft - including 737 Classic and 737 NG (Next Generation). The construction of the 20,000 square meters facility: Two-bay hangars and state-of-the-art workshops have been constructed at the airport at a cost of investments exceeding Rs. 100 crores (20 million USD).
Sabena Flight Academy

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd signed an memorandum of understanding with Sabena Flight Academy to establish an Aviation Academy at the new airport.

Over €80 million will be invested over the next three years covering infrastructure including accommodation for more than 200 trainees per year, six full flight simulators, cabin trainers and engineering tooling.

Dubai International Airport

The history of Civil Aviation in Dubai started in July 1937 when an Air Agreement was signed for a flying boat base for the aircraft of Imperial Airways with rental of the base at about 440 Rupees per month – this included the guards wages. The Empire Flying Boats also started operating once a week flying East to Karachi and West to Southampton, England. By February 1938, there were 4 flying boats a week.

In the 1940s flying from Dubai was by flying boats operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), operating the Horseshoe line from Southern Africa via the Persian Gulf to Sydney
Construction

A model of Dubai Airport as it looked in 1959

Construction of the airport was ordered by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in 1959. It officially opened in 1960 with its first airfield, at which time it was able to handle aircraft the size of a Douglas DC-3 on a 1,800 m (5,906 ft) long runway made of compacted sand. Three turning-areas, an apron and small terminal completed the airport that was constructed by Costain.
With the expansion of the Airport Fire Services it was necessary to find more suitable accommodation and a hangar style building was made available to them at the end of 1976. This was located midway between the runway ends to facilitate efficient operations. A new building was also constructed to house the Airport Maintenance Engineer, Electronics Engineering section and Stores unit. Expansion of the Airport Restaurant and Transit Lounge including the refurbishing of the upper level and the provision of a new kitchen was completed in December 1978.

In May 1963 construction of a 9,200 ft (2,804 m) asphalt runway started. This new runway, alongside the original sand runway and taxiway opened in May 1965, together with several new extensions were added to the Terminal Building, hangars erected, Airport and Navigational aids were installed. The installation of the lighting system continued after official opening and was completed in August of that year. During the second half of the 1960s several extensions, equipment upgrades like a VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and an instrument landing system (ILS) as well as new buildings were constructed. By 1969, the airport was served by 9 airlines serving some 20 destinations. Operations and Statistics.

The inauguration was on 15 May 1965 and was marked by the visits of the first big jets of Middle East Airlines and Kuwait Airways Comets

The advent of wide body aircraft a need for further airport development in the 1970’s which had already been foreseen by the Ruler of Dubai and plans for a new Terminal, runways and taxiways capable of coping with international flights. The construction of a new terminal building consisting of a three storey building 110 metres long and included an enclosed floor area of 13,400 square metres. A new 28 metre control tower was also constructed.

Expansion continued in the early 1970s including ILS Category II equipment, lengthening existing runway to 12,500 ft (3,810 m), installation of a non-directional beacon (NDB), diesel generators, taxiways, etc. This work made handling the Boeing 747 and Concorde possible. Several runway and apron extensions were carried out through the decade to meet growing demand

The new precision category 2 Approach and Runway Lighting System was commissioned. The construction of the Airport Fire Station and the installation of the Generators were completed in December and was fully operational in March 1972. The ruler also commissioned and inaugurated the Long-range Surveillance System on the 19 June 1973.
The next phase of development was the second runway, which was completed three months ahead of schedule and opened in April 1984. This runway, located 360 metres north of the existing runway and parallel to it and is equipped with the latest meteorological, airfield lighting and instrument landing systems to give the airport a Category II classification.

A model of the airport in 1959

Also several extensions and upgrades of terminal facilities and supporting systems were carried out. On 23 December 1980 the airport became ordinary member of the Airports Council International (ACI).

During the 1980s, Dubai was a stopping point for airlines such as Air India, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and others travelling between Asia and Europe that needed a refuelling point in the Persian Gulf. This use was made redundant with the advent of longer-range aircraft introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s such as the Airbus A340, the Boeing 747-400 and the Boeing 777 series aircraft, which had the range to fly between Europe and Southeast Asia nonstop
Expansion
Emirates aircraft parked at Terminal 3. The Terminal opened its doors on the 14th October 2008, overtaking Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3 as the largest terminal in the world

The terminal increases the airport's maximum passenger capacity annually by 43 million, bringing the total annual capacity up to 60 million passengers

With the arrival of the Airbus A380, the airport put into place modifications works costing $230 million. These included the building of 29 gates capable of handling the large aircraft, five of which are in Terminal 3, and 2 which are in Terminal 1. Other important projects at the airport include the next stage of the phase 2 development, which includes the construction of Concourse 3. This will be a smaller version of Concourse 2, which is connected to Terminal 3. Construction has already begun and is expected to be completed within two years, with plans to open by late 2011.

Also as part of the expansion, the airport will be able to handle at least 75 (15 million) passengers per annum with the opening of Concourse 3 which will be part of Terminal 3. However, recent communications predict a further increase to 80 million passengers with additional reassessments of existing capacities. In 2009, Terminal 2 expanded its facilities to handle 5 million (2 million) passengers annually, taking the airport's total capacity to 62 million passengers. The Department of Civil Aviation has also said that Terminal 2 will continuously be upgraded and expanded to bring the total capacity of the airport from the initial 75 million passengers to 80 million passenger capacity by 2012

The Cargo Mega Terminal, which will have the capacity to handle 3 million tonnes of cargo a year, is a major development; it is going to be built in the long term. Completion for the Mega terminal is expected to be no later than 2018. Terminal 2 will be completely redeveloped to match the status of the other two terminals. With all of these projects completed by 2012, the airport expects to be able of handling at least 75-80 million passengers and over 5 million tonnes of cargo
The airport's landside facilities went under a modification to allow two stations to be built of the Red Line of Dubai Metro. One station was constructed at Terminal 1 and the other at Terminal 3; both already operational. The line was launched on 9 September 2009, and opened in phases over the next year.

The second Green Line of the Dubai Metro will pass at the Airport Free Zone, and will serve the airport's north-eastern area with the Terminal 2 from mid-2011

The proposed 52 kilometers Purple Line will link Dubai International airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, which is currently being built at Jebel Ali.

When the full expansion program will be completed by 2011, the airport will have three terminals and three concourses, two cargo mega terrminals, an airport free zone, an expo centre with three large exhibition halls, a major aircraft maintenance hub and a flower centre to handle perishable goods

Best Loved Sites of the United Kingdom..........

London Bridge:

London Bridge today is not the same London Bridge that crossed the Thames when it was first built. Peter, a priest and chaplain of St. Mary's of Colechurch, began the foundation of the original bridge in 1176 to replace a wooden bridge (expensive to maintain and repeatedly burned down) that had first been built by the Romans.

The original London Bridge consisted of nineteen pointed arches, each with a span averaging 7 meters, and built on 6-metre-wide piers. A twentieth opening in the bridge was spanned by a wooden drawbridge. With the building of this bridge, a peculiar effect was discovered the tide roared through the narrow arches every day with great force; in fact, it was so dramatically affected that it created temporary 5-foot-high cataracts every day as it went in and out..

A new sport based on this nifty effect was "shooting the bridge" or slipping through the arches in a small boat when the tide was turning.
Peter of Colechurch died in 1205, and his work was completed by three other London citizens by 1209. The bridge, already rather narrow for its function, became even narrower (about 4 metres wide) when shops and homes were built along both sides of the roadway right on the bridge itself; by 1358, 138 places of business were recorded in the tax rolls. And, like most older London buildings, the shops were built so that the upper floors stretched over the roadway. At last, the bridge became more like a long tunnel lined with shops, through which travelers and other people flowed. One can only imagine the smell, with the sheltered road, no real drainage, and lots of horses and people! The houses were built so that they overhung the water as well as the roadway, and were anchored by tying them together across the street with arches of strong timber. In 1580, water mills added to the general chaos of the bridge.

The bridge was not only a home and place of business, it was a defensible structure. More than once, its drawbridge was raised and men fought under its strong tower to repulse invaders or rebels, putting the wooden houses built on the bridge at some risk. Until after the Scottish Restoration, the bridge was often decorated by the heads, quarters, or body parts of the executed who were to be put on display afterward. As late as the year 1598, a German traveller counted over thirty heads.

But having so much on the bridge itself became dangerous indeed to inhabitants and travellers. Only three years after it was first completed, a huge fire destroyed its buildings, killing perhaps 3000 people when it jumped from one end of the bridge to the other, trapping firefighting crowds between the flames. The houses were quickly rebuilt and in 1282 five of the bridge arches collapsed with the weight of winter ice. But they too were rebuilt along with their requisite buildings, and the bridge continued as London's sole crossing of the Thames until 1750, when Westminster Bridge opened.

At about this time, the designer of Westminster Bridge was hired to repair and renovate London Bridge. Redesign and repair was deemed necessary by the narrowness of the road, the huge supports of the bridge (which took up about a quarter of the river's width),

London Bridge:

London Bridge today is not the same London Bridge that crossed the Thames when it was first built. Peter, a priest and chaplain of St. Mary's of Colechurch, began the foundation of the original bridge in 1176 to replace a wooden bridge (expensive to maintain and repeatedly burned down) that had first been built by the Romans.

The original London Bridge consisted of nineteen pointed arches, each with a span averaging 7 meters, and built on 6-metre-wide piers. A twentieth opening in the bridge was spanned by a wooden drawbridge. With the building of this bridge, a peculiar effect was discovered the tide roared through the narrow arches every day with great force; in fact, it was so dramatically affected that it created temporary 5-foot-high cataracts every day as it went in and out..

A new sport based on this nifty effect was "shooting the bridge" or slipping through the arches in a small boat when the tide was turning.
Peter of Colechurch died in 1205, and his work was completed by three other London citizens by 1209. The bridge, already rather narrow for its function, became even narrower (about 4 metres wide) when shops and homes were built along both sides of the roadway right on the bridge itself; by 1358, 138 places of business were recorded in the tax rolls. And, like most older London buildings, the shops were built so that the upper floors stretched over the roadway. At last, the bridge became more like a long tunnel lined with shops, through which travelers and other people flowed. One can only imagine the smell, with the sheltered road, no real drainage, and lots of horses and people! The houses were built so that they overhung the water as well as the roadway, and were anchored by tying them together across the street with arches of strong timber. In 1580, water mills added to the general chaos of the bridge.

The bridge was not only a home and place of business, it was a defensible structure. More than once, its drawbridge was raised and men fought under its strong tower to repulse invaders or rebels, putting the wooden houses built on the bridge at some risk. Until after the Scottish Restoration, the bridge was often decorated by the heads, quarters, or body parts of the executed who were to be put on display afterward. As late as the year 1598, a German traveller counted over thirty heads.

But having so much on the bridge itself became dangerous indeed to inhabitants and travellers. Only three years after it was first completed, a huge fire destroyed its buildings, killing perhaps 3000 people when it jumped from one end of the bridge to the other, trapping firefighting crowds between the flames. The houses were quickly rebuilt and in 1282 five of the bridge arches collapsed with the weight of winter ice. But they too were rebuilt along with their requisite buildings, and the bridge continued as London's sole crossing of the Thames until 1750, when Westminster Bridge opened.

At about this time, the designer of Westminster Bridge was hired to repair and renovate London Bridge. Redesign and repair was deemed necessary by the narrowness of the road, the huge supports of the bridge (which took up about a quarter of the river's width), and by the dangerous sport of shooting the bridge and other health hazards posed by the bridge. By 1762 the character of the bridge was changed: all the houses were gone, the roadway was 14 metres wide, and the two central arches replaced by one great arch, allowing much easier passage for larger boats.

Alas, this central arch proved difficult to maintain, and in the early 1800s a second bridge was built a few meters away. The original London Bridge was demolished by 1832. The new bridge was called Rennie's Bridge. Designed by George Rennie and constructed by John Rennie, it was composed of only five arches, with the central span reaching 46 metres.

Rennie's London Bridge had a very odd ending.

It lasted less than 140 years.

Between 1968 and 1971, it was dismantled and shipped across the Atlantic to the United States, where it was rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, where it still stands, crossing Lake Havasu, 255 kilometres south of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River.

To see that London Bridge today, Londoners have to fly ten thousand miles!

The current London Bridge is modern pre-stressed concrete with a central span of 104 meters.

TAJ MAHAL HISTORY.............

The Taj Mahal in Agra India is considered one of the best examples of Mughal architecture in India. The history of the Taj Mahal is one of the great love stories of the world.

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ruled from 1628 to 1658 and was married to Arjumand Bano Begum in 1612 A.D. He called his wife Mumtaz Mahal or Crown of the Palace, because she was so precious to him. Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan had 14 children and the queen accompanied Shah Jahan everywhere, even on military campaigns. It was on one of these campaigns, in Burhanpur in central India, that Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631, shortly after giving birth to her 14th child. Her dying wish to Shah Jahan was that he should "build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before." The history of the Taj Mahal begins with Mumtaz Mahal's tragic end.
Shah Jahan fulfilled her wish, creating the most beautiful mausoleum the world had ever seen. Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb. He spent the last years of his life under house arrest in the Agra Fort. He used to spend his time looking across the Yamuna River at the beautiful tomb he had built for his beloved empress, waiting for the day they could be united again. After Shah Jahan's death in 1666 A.D., he too was laid to rest beside his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. Their real tombs are in a basement of the Taj Mahal. The two ornately decorated tombs on the ground floor, sheltered by the dome of the Taj Mahal are part of the stylistic design of this beautiful monument in Agra India. The history of the Taj Mahal is the history of the steadfast love of a Mughal Emperor for his Queen.
It took 22 years for the Taj Mahal to be completed. A huge labor force of 20,000 workers led by Muhammed Hanif, the head of the masons and the Persian architect Ustad Isa or Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, were employed in its construction. Finished in 1648, the Taj Mahal cost the Mughal exchequer 32 million rupees. The Taj Mahal has been described by the poet Sir Edwin Arnold, as"Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones."
The aesthetic beauty of this beautiful mausoleum is enhanced by the romantic story that inspired its construction. Tourists come from around the world come to Agra, to feel the aura of eternal love that surrounds the Taj Mahal. The history of the Taj Mahal is a love story that transcends time and continues to be retold each day to the tourists who visit the Taj Mahal in Agra India.
for centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love, and few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.
Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Arjumand Bano Begum, who won the heart of a Mughal prince. She was married at 21 to Emperor Jahangir’s third son Prince Khurram and stayed loyally by his side through good times and bad: in the luxurious royal palaces of Agra as well as the transient tents of war camps. In AD 1628, Khurram became king after a bloody battle of succession: he took the name Shahjahan or “King of the World” and showered his beloved begum with the highest titles. She became Mumtaz Mahal, the exalted of the palace and Mumtaz-ul-Zamani, the exalted of the Age. But Mumtaz Mahal was not destined to be queen for long.
In 1631, Shahjahan went on an expedition to the south and, as always, Mumtaz Mahal accompanied him. But she died in childbirth at Burhanpur. She had borne Shahjahan fourteen children, of whom four sons and three daughters survived. When Mumtaz Mahal died, she was just 39 years old. Shahjahan was inconsolable and contemporary chronicles tell of the royal court mourning for two years. there was no music, no feasting, and no celebration of any kind.
Epitome Of Love -Taj Mahal
Shahjahan, who was a passionate builder, now decided to erect a memorial to his queen in pristine marble that the world would never forget. The site selected for the tomb was a garden by the Yamuna river, unshadowed by any other structure. The garden had been laid by Raja Man Singh of Amber and now belonged to his grndson, Raja Jai Singh. By a royal firman, Shahjahan gave Jai Singh four havelis in exchange for the garden. The site was also chosen because it was located on a bend in the river, and so could be seen from Shahjahan’s personal palace in Agra Fort, further upstream. Construction Of The Mausoleum - Taj Mahal
Work on the mausoleum began in 1633 and 20,000 workers laboured for 17 years to build it. The most skilled architects, inlay craftsmen, calligraphers, stone-carvers and masons came from all across Indian and lands as distant as Persia and Turkey. The master mason was from Baghdab, an expert in building the double dome from Persia, and an inlay specialist from Delhi.
Yemen sent agates, the corals came from Arabia, the garnets from Bundelkhand, onyx and amethyst from Persia. Mumtaz Mahal’s final resting-place was ornamented like a queen’s jewel-box.

Dubai Marina- Marina Star...........

Ubicato a Dubai Marina, direttamente sul canale e adiacente allo yacht club, Marina Star è una torre di 24 piani di lusso e alta tecnologia. Al suo interno gli appartamenti si dividono in monolocali, bilocali e trilocali. Splendidi affacci ed ampie terrazze caratterizzano questi appartamenti.

JOHN CENA PICS & BIOGRAPHY............

John Cena
Date of Birth: 23 April 1977, West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name: John Felix Anthony Cena

Nickname: Prototype Dr. of Thuganomics, the Franchise, The Marine,The Champ,Chain Gang ,Super Cena.

Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)

Mini Biography

John Felix Anthony Cena or better known as John Cena, the WWE superstar was born on April 23rd, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts. When he was in college, he played football. He then continued on to be a bodybuilder and a limousine driver. The 6-foot-1 tall star weighs exactly at 240 pounds and is a very successful superstar in the WWE.

The Dr. of Thuganomics started training to be a wrestler at Ultimate Pro Wrestling where he also created the character, The Prototype. Cena fist appeared on WWE in a match against Kurt Angle on the 27th of June, 2002 which ended up with him losing.

In 2004, John Cena's status as a celebrity began to develop. Cena won the United States Championship from Big Show. Not too long later, Cena lost the title but he gained it back soon. Cena then lost the title again to fellow WWE superstar, Carlito. During that time, Cena apparently got stabbed in the kidney by one of Carlito's bodyguard. This resulted him to stay out of action for a month.

In 2005 and 2006 respectively, Cena has made a few controversies. He had a feud with champion John Bradshaw Layfield, manager Eric Bischoff and fellow wrestler Chris Jericho. Cena also made feuds with Edge and Umaga at that time. But even so, some friendships were formed. Cena is said to be friends with Carlito after they won a match with Jeff Hardy against Edge, Randy Orton and Johnny Nitro.

The year 2007 became a big year for Cena as he got involved in a wrestling match with Britney Spears' ex and rap star, Kevin Federline. John ended up losing that match thanks to some assistance from Umaga to Kevin Federline. Later that night, Cena took revenge by body slamming Kevin Federline backstage. The year 2007 also started pretty well for John Cena as he became the first person to defeat the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga that year. The Chain Gang Soldier also teamed up with Shaun Michaels defeating the RKO tag team, Randy Orton and Edge. The match ended up with Cena and Michaels winning.

As of October 2007, Cena lost his WWE Championship title because of an injury. While wrestling against Mr. Kennedy, Cena tore his pectoral muscle while executing a hip toss. Eventhough he finished the match and completed the rest of the scripted event, check up the next day found out that John's pectoral major muscle was torn completely from the bone, requiring seven months to a year rehabilitation. Because of not being able to perform, WWE's CEO, Vince McMahon stripped him off the title and ended his reign.

In the year 2008, Cena made an unannounced return to action on January 27 as the final participant of the Royal Rumble match. He won the match, and the traditional WrestleMania title shot. Cena also had a match against JBL, which he defeated at Judgment Day and then at One Night Stand in a First Blood match. However, JBL defeated him at the New York City Parking Lot Brawl. In the month of August, Cena had to replaced by Rey Mysterio after it was announced Cena had suffered a herniated disk in his neck which will require surgery and he will be out of action indefinitely. According to reports, Cena underwent successive surgery to repair the herniated disk in his neck with Doctor Joseph Maroon on August 25.

Aside from wrestling, John has also made his own name in the movie business. In 2006, a WWE franchise movie titled The Marine was released with John playing the lead character, John Triton. The movie received mix reviews due to the poor storyline and discrimination to the US Marines. Even so, fans queued up to watch the movie as this was John's first big screen appearance.

The WWE wrestler also adds recording artist to his resume as he released his debut rap album "You Can't See Me" which debuted at #15 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was recorded with his cousin Tha Trademarc. The album features his entrance theme song, 'The Time Is Now' & a host of other singles performed by Cena & one the songs he performed with popular rap band Estoric & a number of other songs Cena performed with famous rapper Bumpy Knuckles. Cena is the only professional wrestler to ever perform on BBC Two's long running TV show Top of the Pops.

While still being active with WWE, Cena made a couple of guest appearances Jimmy Kimmel Live! twice to promote his album. He has also appeared on popular shows like Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Fuse's Celebrity Playlist, Fox Sports Net's The Best Damn Sports Show Period, MADtv, G4's Training Camp and two appearances on MTV's Punk'd. He also served as a co-presenter, with Hulk Hogan, at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, as a guest judge during the third week of the 2006 season of Nashville Star, and appeared at the 2007 Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards 2007.

In fashion, The Champ has also made a few trademarks. Cena is often seen with knee-high denim jeans and throwback jerseys when he first started on WWE. Lately, Cena has been wearing a lot of Chain Gang merchandise. When his movie, The Marine was released, John was seen to be adding more military-inspired clothing to his outfit to promote his movie.

Cena graduated from Springfield College, Massachusetts with degrees in exercise physiology and human anatomy. He applied for 60 colleges and he got accepted by 58 of them but in the end, he chose Springfield College. He is the second eldest of five brothers and is said to be a family guy when he is not wrestling. His good friends are fellow wrestlers, John Hennigan, Batista, Randy Orton, Carlito, Jeff and Matt Hardy among whom he will have to fight with.

John Cena is definitely going to be a big inspiration to all whether in wrestling, fashion, music or even movies as his participation in the industry is already more than regular celebrity. With all he has achieved, fans can definitely expect to see more of this WWE superstar in the coming future.

Also recently he has completed his new movie 12 Rounds produced by WWE Films. This movie was said to be completed when John suffered from his injury in 2007.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Anastasia Andrew Veno

SpouseElizabeth Huberdeau (11 July 2009 - present)


Trade Mark

Trademark move: The Five Knuckle Shuffle (Fist Drop)

Finishing Move: Dropkick

Finishing Move: Protoplex/Killswitch/Freestyle

Finishing Move: Rapper Punch

Finishing Move: You Can't See Me Stalling Suplex

Finsihing Move: Running Corner Attack

Finishing Move: The Throwback (Running Neck Snap)

Finishing Move: Pump It Up

Finishing Move: Swinging Fishermanbuster

Finishing Move: Steel Chain Attack

Finishing Move: Missile Dropkick

STFU submission move

Finishing move: F-U (Standing Fireman's Carry Takeover or Fireman's Carry Powerslam)

Finishing move: STF-U (Stepover Toehold Sleeper)

Finishing move: Five Knuckle Shuffle (Fist Drop with Theatrics)

Trademark move: Killswitch (Side Release Spin-Out Powerbomb)

Trademark move: Flying Shoulder Block

Trademark move: Sit-Down Hip Toss

Trademark move: Freestyle/Protoplex (Swinging Fisherman's Suplex)

Trademark move: Throwback (Modified Neck Snap)

Trademark move: Double Leg Spinebuster

Signature Foreign Object: Steel Chain

Signature Foreign Object: Customised Knuckle Dusters

Signature Foreign Object: Chain Gang Pendant

Signature Foreign Object: Customised WWE Championship Belt

Trivia

Former Ohio Valley Wrestling Heavyweight Champion.

Former Ohio Valley Wrestling Tag Team Champion with Rico Constantino.

Usually wears knee-high denim shorts with a throwback and cap.

2001 PWI Wrestling Rookie of the Year, 3rd runner-up.

Writes his own raps

Attended Springfield College in Massachusetts.

Is the second oldest of five brothers.

His debut match in the WWE was against Kurt Angle on "WWE Smackdown!" (1999)
He's of Italian descent.

Defeated The Big Show (Paul Wight) for the U.S. Championship at WrestleMania XX (2004) (TV).

His father's name is also John Cena.

Is best friends with wrestlers Randy Orton and John Hennigan off-camera.

Sported his own version of the WWE United States Championship Belt. The front plate had a sparkled red/blue background with "US" in big white letters. The center plate spun round like a turntable.

Used to be known as Prototype before starting with the WWE

Sometimes known as "The Marky Mark of Wrestling".

Defeated John Layfield for the WWE Championship at "Wrestlemania XXI".

Cousin of "Tha Trademarc" Marc Predka.

Has four brothers - Matt, Sean, Boog, and Dan

#2 on the PWI top 500 wrestlers list in 2005.

Is a fan of classic rock.

Led Zeppelin is his favorite band.

Is a huge fan of cartoons

Played football his college year at his hometown of West Newbury, Massachusetts.

Resides in West Newbury, Massachusetts.

Has made a suggestion to WWE Films that they team up with Disney to do a film version of "Dave the Barbarian" (2004), with himself playing the title character.

Has a degree in exercise physiology and movement studies.

Favourite magazine is Auto Trader.

Favourite cartoon is "Family Guy" (1999).

Former World Tag Team Champion.

Replaced Danny Cooksey as the voice of Dave in the Disney animated series "Dave the Barbarian" (2004), but the show was canceled before any new episodes aired.

Before he became a professional wrestler full time, he was a struggling voice actor.

His best female friend is Christy Carlson Romano.

Stripped of The WWE Title after being injured in a match against Randy Orton. Orton then became the WWE Champion as a result of being the #1 Contender.

Teamed up with Randy Orton to face the whole WWE roster since Triple H was General manager for the night.

Beat Randy Orton on WWE Raw so he can face Triple H and Randy Orton at WWE Wrestlemania 24.

Was booked to be the 2003 King of the Ring before WWE decided to cancel the tournament for that year.

4th August 2008, along with Batista, won the World Tag Team Championhips on Monday Night Raw, defeating Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes after Batista pinned DiBiase- this is Cena's 2nd World Tag Team Championship, Batista's 3rd.

November 23rd 2008 - won his first World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Chris Jericho at Survivor Series, his first match back from surgery for a herniated disc in his neck, an injury he picked up at Summerslam, in a match he lost to Batista.

His wife Liz was his high school sweetheart. They became engaged in September 2007.

Lives in Land O'Lakes, Florida.

Personal Quotes

You can't see me!

Word Life!

The Champ is here.

Whether fighting or spitting, my discipline is unforgiving!

If you want some, come get some!

I haven't backed down from a fight in my life, and I won't start tonight.

Kicking ass and taking names. Making checks and breaking necks.

I never back down, I never quit!

I regret nothing and fear less.

Live fast, fight hard, no regrets!

My time is now!

Where Are They Now

(January 2004) Wrestles on WWE SmackDown!

(August 2004) Will face Booker T at Summerslam 2004 in the first match of a Best of Five series to determine the undisputed WWE U.S. Champion, since he never lost the belt. It was stripped from him by former Smackdown GM Kurt Angle, when twice John Cena accidently hit the "injured" GM.

(August 2004) Defeated Booker T at Summerslam 2004 with the FU to win the first match in the Best of Five Series for the WWE U.S. Title.

(August 2004) lost the second match of the best of five series. Booker T had to use the second rope to get to the 3 count.

(September 2004) Defeated Booker T to tie their series of 5, 2-2. The deciding match will most likely take place at WWE No Mercy 2004.

(October 2004) Defeated Booker T at WWE No Mercy to regain the WWE U.S. title in their best of five series match.

(October 2004) Lost the United States Title to newcomer Carlito Caribbean Cool in Carlito's debut match.

(November 2004) Defeated Carlito Carribean Cool to regain the WWE U.S. Title when he hit Carlito with the F-U.

(December 2004) Defeated Jesus (Pronounced Hay-Zeus) at WWE Armageddon in a street fight to retain his United States Championship.

(December 2004) Has flown back to Australia to continue filming of 'The Marine'.

(February 2005) Defeated Kurt Angle to become the #1 contender and will now face JBL (John Bradshaw Layfield) for the WWE Title at WrestleMania 21.

(February 2005) Defeated Kurt Angle to win a tournament to face the WWE champion (JBL) at Wrestlemania 21.

(March 2005) Lost the U.S. Title to Orlando Jordan when JBL hit Cena with the WWE Title.

(April 2005) Defeated John "Bradshaw" Layfield at Wrestlemania 21 to become the new WWE Champion.

(May 2005) will face JBL at Judgement Day

(June 2005) Drafted to RAW as the first draft pick of the 2005 WWE Draft.

(June 2005) Was traded to RAW because of the month-long WWE Draft lottery.

(July 2005) Will defend his WWE Championship against Chris Jericho at SummerSlam on August 21st,2005 in Washington,DC

(August 2005) Currently involved in a storyline against Chris Jericho and Eric Bischoff, revolving around his WWE title.

(August 2005) Currently involved in a storyline between Eric Bischoff and Kurt Angle since Chris Jericho was fired.

(September 2005) Will defend his WWE title at Unforgiven against Kurt Angle in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

(September 2005) Will be facing Eric Bischoff for the WWE Championship on October 3rd.

(September 2005) Lost to Kurt Angle at Unforgiven by DQ so kept his WWE title.

(October 2005) Will defend his WWE title against Eric Bischoff on the RAW homecoming on October 3rd.

(November 2005) Defended the WWE Championship against Kurt Angle at Survivor Series.

November 2005) Retained the WWE Championship after defeating Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle at the Taboo Tuesday Pay Per View.

(December 2005) Set to defend the WWE Championship against Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Carlito and Chris Masters at New Year's Revolution 2005.

(January 2006) After winning the Elimination Chamber, Edge used his money in the bank title shot to defeat Cena for the WWE Title at New Years Revolution

(January 2006) Successfully defended the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution. But shortly after, Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, allowing him to face Cena for the title. In about 2 minutes, Edge finished off Cena with 2 spears and got the victory, therefore winning the WWE Championship.

(January 2006) Won the WWE title back from Edge at the Royal Rumble.

(January 2006) Regained the WWE Title after defeating Edge at the Royal Rumble.

(February 2006) Will be facing Edge in a match for the WWE title on a special Thursday night Raw with Mick Foley as guest referee.

(February 2006) Will face the number 1 contender at Wrestlemania 22 in Chicago, Illinois for the WWE Championship.

(April 2006) Defeated Triple H during Wrestlemania 22; kept the Championship belt.

(June 2006) Lost WWE Championship to Rob Van Dam at ECW One Night Stand.

(January 2007) At New Years Revolution he defeated the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga, keeping his WWE Championship Title and giving Umaga the first defeat since he arrived on RAW.

(January 2007) At the Royal Rumble he defeated Umaga in a Last Man Standing match retaining the WWE Championship.

(January 2007) On January 29, he & DX member Shawn Michaels became World Tag Team Champions defeating Rated-RKO & giving Cena his very first World Tag Team title reign.

(April 2007) Defeats Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 23 retaining his WWE Championship.

(April 2007) On April 2, on an edition of RAW, he & Shawn Michaels lost the World Tag Team Championships to Jeff & Matt Hardy in a Tag Team Battle Royal due to Shawn Michaels dumping him over the top rope.

(April 2007) Was defeated by Shawn Michaels in a classic match when Raw was in London, England.

(April 2007) Retained the WWE Championship defeating Shawn Michaels, Edge, & Randy Orton in a Fatal 4 Way at Backlash.

(October 2007) Stripped of the WWE Championship because of a torn pectoral muscle. Was not allowed to defend the title at No Mercy due to his injury there by forfeiting the title and making Randy Orton the WWE Champion by default.

(January 2008) Won the 21th Royal Rumble Match

(March 2008) Is set to face the Game, Triple H and the legend killer, Randy Orton in a Triple threat Match for the WWE Championship at the Grand-daddy of'em all, Wrestlemania 24

(April 2008) Lost the Triple Threat WWE Championship match.

Roses

to feel 'special', and egomaniacs who need no encouragement to regard themselves as superhuman. Meet Rose Schwab, a woman who has achieved a truly remarkable thing - she somehow manages to combine aspects of both types. Unfortunately it's her only remarkable achievement, but she makes up for this by proudly displaying details of her 'awards' from such reputable bodies as 'Who' Who' scammers Cambridge, Manchester and Empire and other purveyors of utterly meaningless vanity awards.

The saga of Rose is in full swing over at BadPsychics -

Like so many people who claim to be in contact with other worlds she is barely capable of communicating with the inhabitants of this one. Her grasp of grammar suggests that her education finished at high school level yet she has a PhD - I wonder if it's one of those 'life experience' PhD's, offers of which appear in my inbox almost every day? She also claims to be a 'former attorney' yet can't tell the difference between slander and libel. And her psychic ability didn't prevent her from assuming that BadPsychics' Meercat is a woman (he isn't).

If you feel in need of a bit of post-Xmas, pre-New Year cheer I guarantee that Rose will provide you with some good laughs - right up to the moment you find out what she charges for consultations...

Roses

to feel 'special', and egomaniacs who need no encouragement to regard themselves as superhuman. Meet Rose Schwab, a woman who has achieved a truly remarkable thing - she somehow manages to combine aspects of both types. Unfortunately it's her only remarkable achievement, but she makes up for this by proudly displaying details of her 'awards' from such reputable bodies as 'Who' Who' scammers Cambridge, Manchester and Empire and other purveyors of utterly meaningless vanity awards.

The saga of Rose is in full swing over at BadPsychics -

Like so many people who claim to be in contact with other worlds she is barely capable of communicating with the inhabitants of this one. Her grasp of grammar suggests that her education finished at high school level yet she has a PhD - I wonder if it's one of those 'life experience' PhD's, offers of which appear in my inbox almost every day? She also claims to be a 'former attorney' yet can't tell the difference between slander and libel. And her psychic ability didn't prevent her from assuming that BadPsychics' Meercat is a woman (he isn't).

If you feel in need of a bit of post-Xmas, pre-New Year cheer I guarantee that Rose will provide you with some good laughs - right up to the moment you find out what she charges for consultations...

GAMES

BIKES

Bikes bikes bikes! a few moments ago, before I even decided to write this article I was engrossed in a bike
magazine which was brought down from london by a relative.All I did was drool over it and was soon trapped
in a different world with 600 to 1000cc supersports.
But as I read on I came crashing back into reality when I heard the meager exhaust noise of a pulsar outside the window. All I could do was sigh and sulk at the condition of bikes in our country. But something is always better than nothing and at time u just cant throw practicality out the window.
So what is India’s answer to a sports bike! The Hero Honda Karizma..I guess! It was was intially launched with a hefty price tag of about 90,000 inclusive of road tax registration and insurance. For a 223 cc bike that was as fast as the pulsar Dtsi, I initially gave it 6 months to last.But a year down the line the ex-showroom price dropped to about 69,999 making it a wee bit affordable.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on one which belonged to a friend as i really wanted to see if it was worth the amount.My analysis of the bike went step by step..
The Exterior-
looking at the bike from various angles and views a can definitely say there has finally been a change in design from the traditional design that everyone followed.In certain ways it looked nice in ither ways a little disgusting.A close up view of the front gives to the uniquely designed headlamp.
The only issue is that the registration plate distorts the entire look.Step back a little or take a look at it in your rear view and the bike looks very weird. So minus another point.
Turning the bike another 180 degrees and the rear lamp of the bike is what grabs your attention at first.Two bulbs included the lamp looks brilliant especially at night look lower down and then you see another disproportionate portion of the bike.The rear wheel seems to be engulfed by the mud guard itself. A quick solution arrived and the rear tire was immediatly changed to a thicker Pirelli Sport Deamon.
Flipping the bike by another 90 degrees I then took a look at the side of the bike.Yes! this is where they got it right.The bike looked sleek and the position of the foot pegs gave a very sporty look to the bike when the rider sits on it.
The exhaust comes in various colours to match the colour of the bike and is pretty well designed to fit the dimensions of the bike itself. Then upon going back to the other side of the bike.. and to my astonishment.. a bloomin saree guard! my was first reaction was.. ’’what the’’!! this is supposed to a premium sports bike. Tools were then brought out and the problem again was quickly solved.
Back to the front of the bike I did not like the way the indicators were carved into the body itself. The stuck out as if the bike had two large mosquito bites on the side.
Stealing the bike for a ride-
After the entire hype over the Karizma I must admit I was a little tempted to take it for a spin.But I had to wait a good month or so till I could as the run in period had to to be finished on it.
Once it was done the keys were in my hand and I was immediatly on the bike.The clutch timing for the release was lovely it felt perfect. the bike sailed smoothly and very quickly in first.
As I started pushing it from the 2nd gear onwards the bike felt nicer.The power of the bike could get u hooked on to it, 3rd ,4th and then 5th I had the wind howling through my helmet..
The gears were smooth and very friendly and as the bike reved higher the engine didnt seem to scream as if it was being whipped. The handling was pretty okay as I could get it through the gaps in the traffic quick enough and the 223cc engine with 17bhp allowed me to do that.
The handling suffers the most at high speeds as the bikes stability seems to take a beating at times but I would say that it is definitely more stable than a pulsar 180.Braking with the 276mm disc in front and the drum at the bike was sufficient enough to get it to stop.
I will say that the Karizma is a definite riders bike with a few exceptions. Once on the bike you find a huge gap between the handle and fork system with that of the body. The wires and electrics could be seen making the final finish of the bike a little shoddy. The bike also had a very plastic like feel to it once on it.
Everything was plastic except for the tank.The continuation of the farring to the tank was a little too long and made it feel like the front of the bike would run away from you any moment. The dials were very ordinary but the inclusion of a digital odometer,trip meter,and fuel meter was a great idea making it look a little futuristic. Another problem that i found with the bike was its turning radius.The bike would probably need an airport runway just for a u-turn.
Other Problems-
One of the biggest problems with the bike is the vibration problem.The vibrations are bad enough to shake the filaments off the bulbs. I guess thats why u tend to see quite a few of them with one tail lamp bulb fused.
Spares are also another problem with it.Having an accident is the last thing anyone want and on this bike it should be out of the questions. A crack in the farring will cost u RS 12000 as you have to replace the whole thing.A problem with the exhaust pipe will fetch u another Rs 16000 to replace and i could make good money just stealing the air filter as that is another 5000.Put that all together and u get the price of probably a bajaj Ct100.
Another down side is the mileage.The expected amount is supposed to 40kmpl.That is if u go slower than 40kmph. Take it above that u will get anywhere between 25 to 32kmpl.I wish I could say to hell with it but unless I won the lottery,maintaining would be a problem thanks to rising oil prices.
A problem would be a tire puncture.Not ,many tire shops will fix a tire on a mag wheel so unless u have those specialized centers around your in for trouble.
Verdict-
A bike with a great engine,if u are willing to compromise on fuel efficiency the Karizma would be a good suggestion otherwise cross it off your list. The design could have been bettered a little. And something should be done about the amount of plastic on.