** 'Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty!'
** 'Fame is what you have taken
Character is what you give;
When to this truth you waken,
Then you begin to live!'
Friday, March 27, 2009
Famous Quotes about Life
* " When life is woe,
And hope is dumb,
The world says 'go' !
The grave says 'come' !"
* "Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing, eave behind us
Foot prints on the sands of time!'
* "The more life becomes empty, the heavier it becomes to carry it!'
* " A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience!"
And hope is dumb,
The world says 'go' !
The grave says 'come' !"
* "Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing, eave behind us
Foot prints on the sands of time!'
* "The more life becomes empty, the heavier it becomes to carry it!'
* " A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience!"
Famous Quotes about Good, Famous Quotes about Bad
* 'There is no Good, there is no Bad,
These be the whims of mortal will;
That works me well I call as Good
What harms and hurts me I hold as ill!'
* ' Do all the good you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.'
* ' Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes'
These be the whims of mortal will;
That works me well I call as Good
What harms and hurts me I hold as ill!'
* ' Do all the good you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.'
* ' Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes'
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Funny Sardar jokes
While travelling a sardar was carrying a binocular with him.
But he never seemed to use it while looking outside the window.
A co-passenger who was travelling with him asked why he was carrying binoculars.
The sardar simply said …
“I am on my way to see a distant relative.”
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Once, two Sardars were feeling bored and decided to play a few games
of chess to pass the time.
They were doing this for some time, when two more sardar friends
dropped by. Seeing them play chess, they said -
“Come on guys, we are feeling bored too. Let us play doubles!”
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Our Sardar, one day is at the railway station. He asks one man “When will Rajdhani Express go from here”?Man Replies 12.30. “When will Punjab Express go from here”?Man Replies 10.30. “When will Deccan Queen go from here”?Man Replies 12.30. Thus the sardar goes on asking for all the trains. Now the man gets fed up and asks whether he wants to go to punjab by train or not.Sardar replies, “NO. I only want to cross the tracks!”
But he never seemed to use it while looking outside the window.
A co-passenger who was travelling with him asked why he was carrying binoculars.
The sardar simply said …
“I am on my way to see a distant relative.”
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Once, two Sardars were feeling bored and decided to play a few games
of chess to pass the time.
They were doing this for some time, when two more sardar friends
dropped by. Seeing them play chess, they said -
“Come on guys, we are feeling bored too. Let us play doubles!”
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Our Sardar, one day is at the railway station. He asks one man “When will Rajdhani Express go from here”?Man Replies 12.30. “When will Punjab Express go from here”?Man Replies 10.30. “When will Deccan Queen go from here”?Man Replies 12.30. Thus the sardar goes on asking for all the trains. Now the man gets fed up and asks whether he wants to go to punjab by train or not.Sardar replies, “NO. I only want to cross the tracks!”
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Funny director actor joke
Director: You have to jump from here.
Actor: You must be crazy. Its about 20 fts high. I may die!
Director: So what? Its your last scene!
Actor: You must be crazy. Its about 20 fts high. I may die!
Director: So what? Its your last scene!
Funny doctor patient joke
Patient: I am suffering from pain . When I will be relieved?
Doctor: May be after a month.
Patient: Will I be cured then?
Doctor: No, You will be used to it!
Doctor: May be after a month.
Patient: Will I be cured then?
Doctor: No, You will be used to it!
Funny husband wife jokes
Wife: What will you do if I die ?
Husband: I will be mad.
Wife: Will you marry again?
Husband: A mad man can do anything!
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Wife: Look at the man who is sitting at the corner table & having a drink. I ditched him
five years ago.
Husband: Such a long celebration!!!
Husband: I will be mad.
Wife: Will you marry again?
Husband: A mad man can do anything!
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Wife: Look at the man who is sitting at the corner table & having a drink. I ditched him
five years ago.
Husband: Such a long celebration!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Valentine Husband Wife joke
A Valentine to My Wife
A Valentine to My Wife
Accept, dear girl, this little token,
And if between the lines you seek,
You’ll find the love I’ve often spoken
The love my dying lips shall speak.
Our little ones are making merry
O’er am’rous ditties rhymed in jest,
But in these words (though awkward very)
The genuine article’s expressed.
You are as fair and sweet and tender,
Dear brown-eyed little sweetheart mine,
As when, a callow youth and slender,
I asked to be your Valentine.
What though these years of ours be fleeting?
What though the years of youth be flown?
I’ll mock old Tempus with repeating,
"I love my love and her alone!"
And when I fall before his reaping,
And when my stuttering speech is dumb,
Think not my love is dead or sleeping,
But that it waits for you to come.
So take, dear love, this little token,
And if there speaks in any line
The sentiment I’d fain have spoken,
Say, will you kiss your Valentine?
A Valentine to My Wife
Accept, dear girl, this little token,
And if between the lines you seek,
You’ll find the love I’ve often spoken
The love my dying lips shall speak.
Our little ones are making merry
O’er am’rous ditties rhymed in jest,
But in these words (though awkward very)
The genuine article’s expressed.
You are as fair and sweet and tender,
Dear brown-eyed little sweetheart mine,
As when, a callow youth and slender,
I asked to be your Valentine.
What though these years of ours be fleeting?
What though the years of youth be flown?
I’ll mock old Tempus with repeating,
"I love my love and her alone!"
And when I fall before his reaping,
And when my stuttering speech is dumb,
Think not my love is dead or sleeping,
But that it waits for you to come.
So take, dear love, this little token,
And if there speaks in any line
The sentiment I’d fain have spoken,
Say, will you kiss your Valentine?
Adult Husband Wife joke
Husband: Darling good night
Wife: Aise kaise good night?
Pehle band kar light,
phir lun.d kar tight,
dubake kar fight,
jab nikal jaye white,
then I feel right,
phir good night!
Wife: Aise kaise good night?
Pehle band kar light,
phir lun.d kar tight,
dubake kar fight,
jab nikal jaye white,
then I feel right,
phir good night!
Husband Wife funny joke
A lady walked into a drug store and told the pharmacist she
needed some cyanide.
The pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?"
The lady then explained she needed it to poison her husband.
The pharmacist's eyes got big and he said, "Lord have mercy, I can't give you cyanide to kill your husband!
That's against the law! I'll lose my license... They'll throw both of us in jail and all kinds of bad things will happen! Absolutely not! You can NOT have any cyanide!"
Then the lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband having dinner in a restaurant with pharmacist's wife.
The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied,
"Well, now... You didn't tell me you had a prescription".
needed some cyanide.
The pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?"
The lady then explained she needed it to poison her husband.
The pharmacist's eyes got big and he said, "Lord have mercy, I can't give you cyanide to kill your husband!
That's against the law! I'll lose my license... They'll throw both of us in jail and all kinds of bad things will happen! Absolutely not! You can NOT have any cyanide!"
Then the lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband having dinner in a restaurant with pharmacist's wife.
The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied,
"Well, now... You didn't tell me you had a prescription".
Husband Wife latenight joke
Letter from husband ( who is abroad) to wife
Dear Sweetheart:
I can't send my salary this month, so I am sending 100 kisses.
You are my sweetheart
Your husband
Allen
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His wife replied back after some days to her husband:
Dearest sweetheart,
Thanks for your 100 kisses, I am sending the expenses details.
1. The Milk man agreed on 2 kisses for one month's milk.
2. The electricity man only agreed after 7 kisses.
3. Your house owner is coming every day and taking two or three kisses Instead of the rent.
4. Supermarket owner did not accept kisses only, so I have given him Some other items....... ....
5. Other expenses 40 kisses
Please don't worry for me, I have a remaining balance of 35 kisses and I hope I can complete the month using this balance.
Shall I plan same way for next months, Please Advise!!!
Your Sweet Heart
Dear Sweetheart:
I can't send my salary this month, so I am sending 100 kisses.
You are my sweetheart
Your husband
Allen
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His wife replied back after some days to her husband:
Dearest sweetheart,
Thanks for your 100 kisses, I am sending the expenses details.
1. The Milk man agreed on 2 kisses for one month's milk.
2. The electricity man only agreed after 7 kisses.
3. Your house owner is coming every day and taking two or three kisses Instead of the rent.
4. Supermarket owner did not accept kisses only, so I have given him Some other items....... ....
5. Other expenses 40 kisses
Please don't worry for me, I have a remaining balance of 35 kisses and I hope I can complete the month using this balance.
Shall I plan same way for next months, Please Advise!!!
Your Sweet Heart
Monday, March 23, 2009
Doctor Patient jokes
An overweight patient came to a doctor.
Patient: I can't bear it anymore. Doc, please do something!
Doctor: Take two days normal diet, then skip for oneday. Continue this for two months & you will lose 5 kgs.
The patient came after two months. She has lost 15 kgs.
Doctor: Its amazing. Idid'nt expect this much.
Patient: Yeah, I almost died on the third day by skipping though!!
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A call girl came to a psychiatrist for some psychological problem. The doctor talked to her gently and
realiased what her problem was. He led her to a couch in the side room and had sex with her. After that,
they smiled at each other and said simultaneously: 100 $ please !!
Patient: I can't bear it anymore. Doc, please do something!
Doctor: Take two days normal diet, then skip for oneday. Continue this for two months & you will lose 5 kgs.
The patient came after two months. She has lost 15 kgs.
Doctor: Its amazing. Idid'nt expect this much.
Patient: Yeah, I almost died on the third day by skipping though!!
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A call girl came to a psychiatrist for some psychological problem. The doctor talked to her gently and
realiased what her problem was. He led her to a couch in the side room and had sex with her. After that,
they smiled at each other and said simultaneously: 100 $ please !!
Britney Speares a pop icon
Birth name Britney Jean Spears
Born December 2, 1981 (1981-12-02) (age 27)
McComb, Mississippi, United States
Origin Kentwood, Louisiana, United States
Genre(s) Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, author, pianist, director
Instrument(s) vocals, piano
Years active 1993-Present
Label(s) Sony (1997–1998)
Jive / Zomba
(1998–present)
Associated acts The New Mickey Mouse Club
Innosense
Website www.britneyspearBritney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) (more commonly known as Britney Spears) is
an American singer, dancer, and actress.
Raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears first appeared on national television in 1992
as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television
series The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1994. In 1997, Spears signed a recording
contract with Jive, releasing her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999
. The album established her as a pop icon and "bona fide pop phenomenon", credited for influencing
the revival of teen pop in the late 1990s] Spears released her sixth studio album Circus
on her 27th birthday in December 2008.
Spears is ranked as the eighth best-selling female recording artist in the United States with
32 million sold albums certified by the Recording Industry Association of America and
one of the world's best-selling music artists having sold an estimated 85 million records worldwide
.Discography
Main article: Britney Spears discography
Studio albums
* 1999: ...Baby One More Time
* 2000: Oops!... I Did It Again
* 2001: Britney
* 2003: In the Zone
* 2007: Blackout
* 2008: Circus
Compilation albums
* 2004: Greatest Hits: My Prerogative
* 2005: B in the Mix: The Remixes
Tours
* 1999: ...Baby One More Time Tour
* 2000: Crazy 2K Tour
* 2000: Oops!... I Did It Again World Tour
* 2001 – 2002: Dream Within a Dream Tour
* 2004: The Onyx Hotel Tour
* 2007: The M+M's Tour
* 2009: The Circus Starring: Britney Spears
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1991 The Mickey Mouse Club Various Roles Seasons 6-7, 1991-1993
1999 The Famous Jett Jackson Herself She sang "...Baby One More Time" and "Sometimes" on the show.[188]
Sabrina the Teenage Witch Herself Cameo (Sang (You Drive Me) Crazy on show)
2000 Longshot Flight Attendant Cameo
The Simpsons Herself Episode: "The Mansion Family"
2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember Herself Cameo/Soundtrack
Crossroads Lucy Wagner Lead Role/Feature Film
Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe Donner English version/Animation
2004 Britney & Kevin: Chaotic Herself Reality Show
2006 Will & Grace Amber-Louise Episode "Buy, Buy Baby"
2008 How I Met Your Mother Abby Season 3: "Ten Sessions" and "Everything Must Go"
Britney: For the Record Herself Biography/Documentary
Awards
Further information: List of Britney Spears's awards
Year Category Genre Recording Result
Grammy Awards
2000 Best New Artist General ...Baby One More Time Nominated
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Pop "...Baby One More Time" Nominated
2001 Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Pop "Oops!... I Did It Again" Nominated
Best Pop Vocal Album Pop Oops!... I Did It Again Nominated
2003 Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Pop "Overprotected" Nominated
2005 Best Dance Recording Dance "Toxic" Wo
Spears also holds the title to multiple Guinness World Records.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Brad Pitt- his life & relationship
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and
film producer. He has been cited as one of the world's most attractive men and his
off-screen life is widely reported.Pitt has received two Academy Award
nominations and won one Golden Globe Award out of four nominations.
Pitt began his acting career in television guest spots, including a recurring role on
the CBS soap opera Dallas in 1987. He gained recognition as the cowboy hitchhiker
who seduces Geena Davis' character in 1991's Thelma & Louise. Pitt's first leading
role in a major film was in Interview with the Vampire (1994). He was cast opposite
Anthony Hopkins in the 1994 drama Legends of the Fall, which earned him his first
Golden Globe nomination. The following year came two contrasting, widely acclaimed
starring roles, in the crime thriller Seven (1995) and the science fiction Twelve Monkeys
(1995), in which he won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Pitt received
worldwide attention in the 1999 film Fight Club, for his role as Tyler Durden. Following
the success of Fight Club, he was cast as Rusty Ryan in the 2001 film Ocean's Eleven,
and its sequels Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007). He has had his
biggest commercial successes with Ocean's Eleven (2001), Spy Game (2001), Troy
(2004), the action-comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), and The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button (2008).
Following a high profile relationship with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and marriage to
Jennifer Aniston, as of 2009, Pitt lives with actress Angelina Jolie, in a relationship
that has attracted worldwide media attention He and Jolie have three adopted
children, Maddox, Zahara and Pax, as well as three biological children, Shiloh, Knox,
and Vivienne. Pitt owns a production company named Plan B. Since his relationship
with Jolie, he has become increasingly involved in social issues, both in the United States
and internationally.
Adult Funny Joke
An actress has an agent. One day, he came to know that the actress is a call girl and
her charge is 100 dollars. The agent aproached the actress, who said she had no
objection but he has to pay 100 dollars. That night, the agent came to her room and had
sex with her. After that, the actress slept. Sometimes later, someone awaken her and made
love. She slept after that as usual. Later in the night, someone again had sex with her. The
actress was really impressed and said:
" I did'nt know my agent has so much vitality".
A strange voice came in the darkness:
" I am not ur agent baby. He is outside the room
selling tickets !!!!!
her charge is 100 dollars. The agent aproached the actress, who said she had no
objection but he has to pay 100 dollars. That night, the agent came to her room and had
sex with her. After that, the actress slept. Sometimes later, someone awaken her and made
love. She slept after that as usual. Later in the night, someone again had sex with her. The
actress was really impressed and said:
" I did'nt know my agent has so much vitality".
A strange voice came in the darkness:
" I am not ur agent baby. He is outside the room
selling tickets !!!!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Beautiful marriage quotes, funny wedding quotes, funny couple quotes, funny husband wife quotes
David Bissonette
When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her.
Sacha Guitry
After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together.
Socrates
By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Woman inspires us to great things, and prevents us from achieving them.
Dumas
The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want?
Sigmund Freud
I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me.
Anonymous
"Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays."
Sam Kinison
"There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage."
James Holt McGavran
"I've had bad luck with both my wives. The first one left me, and the second one didn't."
Patrick Murray Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming 1. Whenever you're wrong, admit it, 2. Whenever you're right, shut up.
Nash
The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once...
Anonymous
You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.
Henny Youngman
My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
Rodney Dangerfield
A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong.
Anonymous
A man inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds: "Wife wanted". Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: "You can have mine."
Anonymous
First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!"
Second Guy: "You're lucky, mine's still alive."
When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her.
Sacha Guitry
After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together.
Socrates
By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Woman inspires us to great things, and prevents us from achieving them.
Dumas
The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want?
Sigmund Freud
I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me.
Anonymous
"Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays."
Sam Kinison
"There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage."
James Holt McGavran
"I've had bad luck with both my wives. The first one left me, and the second one didn't."
Patrick Murray Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming 1. Whenever you're wrong, admit it, 2. Whenever you're right, shut up.
Nash
The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once...
Anonymous
You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.
Henny Youngman
My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
Rodney Dangerfield
A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong.
Anonymous
A man inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds: "Wife wanted". Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: "You can have mine."
Anonymous
First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!"
Second Guy: "You're lucky, mine's still alive."
Funny blonde jokes, blond joke : Blonde Dieting
Read this funny blonde joke and have a good laugh.
A terribly overweight blonde goes to see her doctor for some help with dieting.“I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds.” Says the doc.When the blonde returns she shocks the doctor by losing nearly 20 pounds!“That's amazing!” says the doc. “Did you follow my instructions?”The blonde nods, “I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to die on the third day.”“What from hunger?” asks the doc.“No.” says the Blonde. “From all that bloody skipping!”
A terribly overweight blonde goes to see her doctor for some help with dieting.“I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds.” Says the doc.When the blonde returns she shocks the doctor by losing nearly 20 pounds!“That's amazing!” says the doc. “Did you follow my instructions?”The blonde nods, “I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to die on the third day.”“What from hunger?” asks the doc.“No.” says the Blonde. “From all that bloody skipping!”
Kate Winslet and Oscar, The beauty deserves the best!
Kate Winslet (born 5 October 1975) is an English actress and occasional singer. She is noted for having played diverse characters over her career, but probably best-known for her critically acclaimed performances as Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility, Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanic, Clementine Kruczynski in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sarah Pierce in Little Children, April Wheeler in Revolutionary Road, and Hanna Schmitz in The Reader.Winslet has been nominated for six Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Reader. She has won awards from the Screen Actors Guild, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, as well as being nominated for an Emmy. At the age of 22, she became the youngest actress to receive two Oscar nominations;at age 33, she is now the youngest actor of either sex to receive six nominations. David Edelstein of New York Magazine hails her as "the best English-speaking film actress of her generation."Oscar nominee Kate Winslet looks gorgeous in grey at the 2009 Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (February 22).
The 33-year-old wore a Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati evening gown in grey degrade satin and embroidered black silk tulle, black satin evening sandal and embroidered black satin evening pochette. Kate accessorized with Chopard jewels.
Hugh Jackman is hosting the 2009 Oscars. Performers for the night also include: Anne Hathaway, Beyoncé, Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens and Amanda Seyfried & Dominic Cooper.
The 33-year-old wore a Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati evening gown in grey degrade satin and embroidered black silk tulle, black satin evening sandal and embroidered black satin evening pochette. Kate accessorized with Chopard jewels.
Hugh Jackman is hosting the 2009 Oscars. Performers for the night also include: Anne Hathaway, Beyoncé, Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens and Amanda Seyfried & Dominic Cooper.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Adult Husband Wife Joke
Husband: Honey, when I die, will you marry again?
Wife: I am afraid I will. You know how much I hate solitude.
Husband: Will you let him drive my car?
Wife: Well, I think so.
Husband: Will you let him sit in my favorite chair?
Wife: Maybe.
Husband: Will you let him have my gold watch?
Wife: Maybe.
Husband: Will you let him wear my nice suits?
Wife: No, he is shorter.
Obama-Adult joke
"No wonder Obama has gray hair. That was the big story in the paper yesterday,
Obama has gray hair. Wow, now his hair isn't black enough." -- Bill Maher
Obama has gray hair. Wow, now his hair isn't black enough." -- Bill Maher
Obama-Adult joke
Republicans are attacking Barack Obama because he now wants to negotiate
directly with the Taliban. Obama responded, 'Hey, right now I'd rather deal with the
Taliban than with Republicans.'" -- Jimmy Fallon
directly with the Taliban. Obama responded, 'Hey, right now I'd rather deal with the
Taliban than with Republicans.'" -- Jimmy Fallon
Six definations of Love
1) Love is a part of a man's life but its a woman's whole existence.
2) Love is allowing one' heart to rule over his head.
3) Love is not time's fool.
4) Love is an elusion, but it is also a solution to many a dispute.
5) Love means not having to say you're sorry!
6) Love is a four lettered word, the sweetest of the lot.
2) Love is allowing one' heart to rule over his head.
3) Love is not time's fool.
4) Love is an elusion, but it is also a solution to many a dispute.
5) Love means not having to say you're sorry!
6) Love is a four lettered word, the sweetest of the lot.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Funny Obama Quotes
Poking fun at Sarah Palin: "I do love the Waldorf-Astoria, though. You know, I hear that from the doorstep you can see all the way to the Russian tea room." --at the Al Smith Dinner
On his image: "Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jor-El to save the Planet Earth. Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president. If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome." --at the Al Smith Dinner
On his image: "Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jor-El to save the Planet Earth. Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president. If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome." --at the Al Smith Dinner
Angelina slapped Brad
According to Daily Mail Tabloid (quoting Star Magazine ) , renowned actor Angelina jolie
slapped husband Brad Pitt. Brad said he was trying to comfort one of their nanny by rubbing
on her back. Angelina entered the room suddenly and taken aback. She was furious and
slapped Brad on face real hard. She also shouted at the top of her voice which awaken
their twins. Brad tried to calm the crying twins. After that, he stromed out of the room and
went for a motor-bike ride for four hours. It is said that argument continued for a while after
the incident. The couple was of course not available for comment!
slapped husband Brad Pitt. Brad said he was trying to comfort one of their nanny by rubbing
on her back. Angelina entered the room suddenly and taken aback. She was furious and
slapped Brad on face real hard. She also shouted at the top of her voice which awaken
their twins. Brad tried to calm the crying twins. After that, he stromed out of the room and
went for a motor-bike ride for four hours. It is said that argument continued for a while after
the incident. The couple was of course not available for comment!
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Funny Cartoon, Funny cartoon pictures GOD And The Angel
Here I have found a funny cartoon from B.Z Toons. I bet, you 'll laugh seeing what the angel is saying to GOD. LOL :) Watch this funny cartoon picture and share it.
Funny puzzles and brain teasers - Selling Eggs
The egg vendor calls on his first customer and sells half his eggs and half an egg. To the second customer he sells half of what he had left and half an egg, and to third the customer he sells half of what he had then left and half an egg. By the way he did not break any eggs. In the end three eggs were remaining.
How many did he start out with?
See answer here.
How many did he start out with?
See answer here.
Funny jokes, husband wife jokes, television jokes : Before it starts
Before it starts
A man comes home from an exhausting day at work, plops down on the couch in front of the television, and tells his wife, "Get me a beer before it starts."
The wife sighs and gets him a beer.
Fifteen minutes later, he says, "Get me another beer before it starts."
She looks cross, but fetches another beer and slams it down next to him.
He finishes that beer and a few minutes later says, "Quick, get me another beer, it's going to start any minute."
The wife is furious. She yells at him "Is that all you're going to do tonight? Drink beer and sit in front of that TV? You're nothing but a lazy, drunken, fat slob, and furthermore . . ."
The man sighs and says, "It's started . . "
A man comes home from an exhausting day at work, plops down on the couch in front of the television, and tells his wife, "Get me a beer before it starts."
The wife sighs and gets him a beer.
Fifteen minutes later, he says, "Get me another beer before it starts."
She looks cross, but fetches another beer and slams it down next to him.
He finishes that beer and a few minutes later says, "Quick, get me another beer, it's going to start any minute."
The wife is furious. She yells at him "Is that all you're going to do tonight? Drink beer and sit in front of that TV? You're nothing but a lazy, drunken, fat slob, and furthermore . . ."
The man sighs and says, "It's started . . "
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Amir Khan- numbero uno in Bollywood
Amir Khan is the new numbero uno in bollywood.
He is becoming no 1 over last two years. In 2007, Tare Zame Par was released under hisdirection.It was a favoulus as well as a sensitive movie. Then in 2008, he produced Jane Tu Ya Jane Na, starringImran Khan(Amir' nephew) & Genelia Desuza. This movie also was a delight to watch and a huge box office success. Finally Gajani released in dec' 2008. Though there is nothing extra ordinari in this movie like TJP and Jane Tu......, it was a huge box office success. It made business > 260 crores, which makes it the biggest hit in the history of bllywood. The key factor of the success was one and only Amir Khan, ho toiled hard for one & half years to build a eight pack abs.
What are the secrets of success of Amir?
* He is a perfectionist.
* He is very selective about a film.
* He gives n all out effort for any film including change in body & ambience.
He got an ace up his sleves( his upcoming film- Raj Kumar Hirani's Three Idots )
Surely we have plenty to see from Amir in future!
He is becoming no 1 over last two years. In 2007, Tare Zame Par was released under hisdirection.It was a favoulus as well as a sensitive movie. Then in 2008, he produced Jane Tu Ya Jane Na, starringImran Khan(Amir' nephew) & Genelia Desuza. This movie also was a delight to watch and a huge box office success. Finally Gajani released in dec' 2008. Though there is nothing extra ordinari in this movie like TJP and Jane Tu......, it was a huge box office success. It made business > 260 crores, which makes it the biggest hit in the history of bllywood. The key factor of the success was one and only Amir Khan, ho toiled hard for one & half years to build a eight pack abs.
What are the secrets of success of Amir?
* He is a perfectionist.
* He is very selective about a film.
* He gives n all out effort for any film including change in body & ambience.
He got an ace up his sleves( his upcoming film- Raj Kumar Hirani's Three Idots )
Surely we have plenty to see from Amir in future!
A.R.Rahaman-A musical genious
A.R. Rahman is simply a genius. He is nothing but a magician in music world. He has won two oscars
for Slumdog Millonare where he has done a favoulus work. But lot of people think that he has given better
music in many a films.
Here is ten best musical scores:
1) Roja- music for soul- Ye hasin wadia
foottapping music- Rukmini, rukmini
2)Bombey- music for soul- Tuhi re
foottapping music- Hamma, hamma
3)Dil Se- music for soul- Oh ajnabi
foottapping music- Chhaia, chhaia
4) Lagan- music for soul- Radha kaise na jale
5)Taal- music for soul- Yask bena keya
foottapping music- Mein ramta jogi
6) Yuba- music for soul- Kabhi neem neem
foottapping music- Fanna, fanna
7) Rang de Basanti- music for soul- Ruboru
foottaping music- Masti ke paathsala
8) Jane tu yah jane na- music for soul- Kabhi, kabhi
foottpping music- Pappu can't dance sala
9) Jodha Akbar- music for soul- Kaheno jason
foottapping music- Khaja mere
10) Delhi 6 - music for anything- Massa Kali
If you differ, please give your comment!
for Slumdog Millonare where he has done a favoulus work. But lot of people think that he has given better
music in many a films.
Here is ten best musical scores:
1) Roja- music for soul- Ye hasin wadia
foottapping music- Rukmini, rukmini
2)Bombey- music for soul- Tuhi re
foottapping music- Hamma, hamma
3)Dil Se- music for soul- Oh ajnabi
foottapping music- Chhaia, chhaia
4) Lagan- music for soul- Radha kaise na jale
5)Taal- music for soul- Yask bena keya
foottapping music- Mein ramta jogi
6) Yuba- music for soul- Kabhi neem neem
foottapping music- Fanna, fanna
7) Rang de Basanti- music for soul- Ruboru
foottaping music- Masti ke paathsala
8) Jane tu yah jane na- music for soul- Kabhi, kabhi
foottpping music- Pappu can't dance sala
9) Jodha Akbar- music for soul- Kaheno jason
foottapping music- Khaja mere
10) Delhi 6 - music for anything- Massa Kali
If you differ, please give your comment!
Holi-Day Celebration
Kudos to Virender Sehwag for becoming the fastest Indian to score a one-day century.
Sehwag scored his thunderous 100 in just 60 balls, powered by 13 fours & 4 sixes
against New Zealand last week, eclipsing Moh.Azharuddin's 62 ball century against
Kiwis at Boroda in 1988-89. His unbeaten 125-runs knock also helped India win
the first one-day series in New Zealand last Wednesday. Sehwag said that he was
happy to have scored his fastest century on Holi.
Sehwag scored his thunderous 100 in just 60 balls, powered by 13 fours & 4 sixes
against New Zealand last week, eclipsing Moh.Azharuddin's 62 ball century against
Kiwis at Boroda in 1988-89. His unbeaten 125-runs knock also helped India win
the first one-day series in New Zealand last Wednesday. Sehwag said that he was
happy to have scored his fastest century on Holi.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Kylie Minogue-new Bollywood Sensation
Kylie Minogue, the Austraian model cum actress is the latest bollywod sensation. She is casted in BLUE, the Akshay Kumar-Sanjay Dutta starrer film. This film has the highest ever budget ibollywood(120 crore).Kylie is doing an item number in this film, for which she is taking a staggering amount of 5 crores!(not a printing mistake). No one in bollywood had ever get such a huge sum, not even Bipsha or Karina. Katrina Kaif is doing a cameo in this film, including an item number. But payment is no way nearer to Kylie. It can cause a kat-fight.
We are looking forward to see Kylie!
We are looking forward to see Kylie!
Style Funda
What is Style?
Style is -being comfortable with what you wear.
5 items of Style for Men: Sunglasses, Jeans, well-fitted Shirts, Comfortable Shoes & nice earrings.
Favourite Accessories: Sunglasses & Wrist watches.
Casual Outfit: White T-shirt & Blue denim.
A Style tip: Try not to look stiff or uneasy. Your clothes should look cool on you.
Style is -being comfortable with what you wear.
5 items of Style for Men: Sunglasses, Jeans, well-fitted Shirts, Comfortable Shoes & nice earrings.
Favourite Accessories: Sunglasses & Wrist watches.
Casual Outfit: White T-shirt & Blue denim.
A Style tip: Try not to look stiff or uneasy. Your clothes should look cool on you.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Stupid Jokes
Jyail Singh, former president of India went to USA to meet Ronald Regon. On a press meet, one reporter asked Regon: Who is the girl you kissed first? Regon's stat answer: My mom. Jyail Singh was impressed. H told one of his favourite reporter to ask him the same question in India. On returning, the reporter asked Jyail the question in a interview. Jyail answered smarly: Regn's
mom!!
mom!!
Juicy Jokes
Why do clever people want to become doctor?
Because it is the only profession where you can ask a woman to take off her cloth and ask her
husband to pay for it!
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One sardar got a gun from his dad on his wedding day. Father said: if your wife is virgin, shoot it in the air. If she is not, shoot her. Sardar shot in the air on the first night and shot her wife on the second!
Because it is the only profession where you can ask a woman to take off her cloth and ask her
husband to pay for it!
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One sardar got a gun from his dad on his wedding day. Father said: if your wife is virgin, shoot it in the air. If she is not, shoot her. Sardar shot in the air on the first night and shot her wife on the second!
Greeting SMS
One of the joys in life is waking up each day with thoughts that some where, some one cares enough to send a warm morning greeting! Good morning......
Funny SMS
Live with no Excuse
Love with no Regrets
&
When life gives U a 100 reasons to cry, show life that U have a 1000 reasons to smile.
So keep smiling.
Love with no Regrets
&
When life gives U a 100 reasons to cry, show life that U have a 1000 reasons to smile.
So keep smiling.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Love Tips
Tired! Exhausted! Bored!
Here are some tips to rejuvenate your love life.
1) Better communication always helps. Give a call to your partner from your worklng place. Share a SMS or two.
2) Have one meal together. It may be breakfast or dinner as per your convenience.
3) Candle-lit dinner once in a month or two.
4) Go out for a movie / theatre/ marketing once in a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee after a walk.
5) Go for a long drive lf possible.
6) If long vacation is not possible,a short trip for 3-4 days san make you fresh.
7)Give him/her a surprise gift(a card/a rose/a pendent) on trivial occasions.
8) Never ever forget a birthday/anniversery, you w'll asking for trouble!
Last but not the least, A HEALTHY SEXUAL LIFE IS A MUST!
BEST OF LUCK! !
Here are some tips to rejuvenate your love life.
1) Better communication always helps. Give a call to your partner from your worklng place. Share a SMS or two.
2) Have one meal together. It may be breakfast or dinner as per your convenience.
3) Candle-lit dinner once in a month or two.
4) Go out for a movie / theatre/ marketing once in a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee after a walk.
5) Go for a long drive lf possible.
6) If long vacation is not possible,a short trip for 3-4 days san make you fresh.
7)Give him/her a surprise gift(a card/a rose/a pendent) on trivial occasions.
8) Never ever forget a birthday/anniversery, you w'll asking for trouble!
Last but not the least, A HEALTHY SEXUAL LIFE IS A MUST!
BEST OF LUCK! !
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Essentials of Love and Relationships
Love is the most important part of any relationship. without love nothing is live. Love makes a relationship brighter day by day. As time passes, love grows and love matures. The essentials of Love and relationship are :
Love Thyself
It is a fact that if you can't love yourself you cant love anyone else. Self-esteem is also a key ingredient for a healthy relationship. It is good to lean on your partner for reassurance but you, as an individual should be strong to support your relationship through any kind of crisis.
Mutual Love
First of all for a relationship to exist, two people should like each other. And love of all relationships is not static one. If you are in love with each other and agree on what each of you think and behave then a relationship will not have too many problems. Encouraging words help in supporting and building trust and respect.
Spend Quality Time
These days the importance of things can be measured with the amount of time spent on it. It so happens that couples more time initially in a relationship. Later they get busier with other things in life. When this happens it is time for both to sit down and make a priority list. Spending less time together can cause couples to drift away.
Communication
Communication is the core of any relation ship, more so in the case of a love relationship. It is through communication that you can tell your partner what you are thinking, what you want. Talking can also make a relationship strong as there will also be intellectual bonding as well. It is also important to say things openly and honestly. Communication also includes listening to your partner patiently.
Love Thyself
It is a fact that if you can't love yourself you cant love anyone else. Self-esteem is also a key ingredient for a healthy relationship. It is good to lean on your partner for reassurance but you, as an individual should be strong to support your relationship through any kind of crisis.
Mutual Love
First of all for a relationship to exist, two people should like each other. And love of all relationships is not static one. If you are in love with each other and agree on what each of you think and behave then a relationship will not have too many problems. Encouraging words help in supporting and building trust and respect.
Spend Quality Time
These days the importance of things can be measured with the amount of time spent on it. It so happens that couples more time initially in a relationship. Later they get busier with other things in life. When this happens it is time for both to sit down and make a priority list. Spending less time together can cause couples to drift away.
Communication
Communication is the core of any relation ship, more so in the case of a love relationship. It is through communication that you can tell your partner what you are thinking, what you want. Talking can also make a relationship strong as there will also be intellectual bonding as well. It is also important to say things openly and honestly. Communication also includes listening to your partner patiently.
Shah rukh - King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, The King Khan
Shahrukh Khan : Bollywood ke betaaj badsah!
There is a famous saying about Shah rukh: In bolywood, only two items are sold: 1) Sex 2) Shahrukh. ( Probably said by Neha Dhupia ). Another time Sushmita Sen said: Shahrukh is so romantic that he can romance with a bamboo stick.
What makes Shahrukh so unique?
* he is not as goodlooking as Akshay.
* he is not as talented as Amir.
* he dosen't has bigshot fathers like Abhisekh/Sanjay Dutta
In spite of all these,what he has achieved over the years makes him very special. Strong self-belief and intense desire for success helped him to reach his destiny.
LONG LIVE SHAHRUKH !!
There is a famous saying about Shah rukh: In bolywood, only two items are sold: 1) Sex 2) Shahrukh. ( Probably said by Neha Dhupia ). Another time Sushmita Sen said: Shahrukh is so romantic that he can romance with a bamboo stick.
What makes Shahrukh so unique?
* he is not as goodlooking as Akshay.
* he is not as talented as Amir.
* he dosen't has bigshot fathers like Abhisekh/Sanjay Dutta
In spite of all these,what he has achieved over the years makes him very special. Strong self-belief and intense desire for success helped him to reach his destiny.
LONG LIVE SHAHRUKH !!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, st patricks day festival
St. Patrick’s Day is a festivity that is celebrated in grand scale with large-scale participation of both Irish people as well as those of non-Irish descent. Both St. Patrick’s festival as well as the colorful parades marks the arrival of this holy day. Though the festival primarily takes place in Ireland, the parade has a wider appeal in the rest of the world as it is found to be celebrated with a lot of gung-ho in over a 100 cities in USA. The wave of excitement that this entire hullabaloo creates is truly a spectacle worth one’s witness.
St. Patrick’s Festival:
The year 1995 proved to be quite conspicuous for the Irish people as it was the year when the government of Ireland established the St. Patrick’s Festival for the very first time. The principle aim of St. Patrick’s Day was to develop a common forum for the Irish mass to congregate and celebrate this annual international festival around their most important national holiday whereby they can display their talents and achievements on both national and world stages. This festival held in Dublin has parades, concerts, outdoor theatres and firework shows featuring as major attractions. It showcases the multifarious skills of Irish people belonging to different age and social background. The first St. Patrick’s Festival held on March 17th1996, spanning over a day and night attracted as many as 430,000 audiences. With time, this festival soon spilled over to a four-day giant scale celebration and by 2001 it was drawing as large a crowd as 1.2 million people. Previously 5 months’ preparation was enough for the final day of the festival but soon this festival took on a global flavor that resulted in 18 months of planning for the launch of Ireland’s biggest annual celebration.
First St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade is also a phenomenal aspect of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin is part of this five day long St. Patrick’s Festival. Just as the first St. Patrick Day celebration was not witnessed in Ireland but in Boston, Massachusetts in 1737. The same applies for the parade too. St. Patrick’s Day parade was first held in New York City on 17th, March 1966 when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through the city. The Irish music played during the parade not only helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots but also the fellow Irishmen serving in the English army to strengthen the bond with their native land. In 1845 when the Great Potato famine hit Ireland driving almost a million poor and uneducated, Catholic Irish people to pour into America to escape starvation, the American Protestant majority who despised them for their religious beliefs and funny accents, made it difficult for them to even find a menial job. When St. Patrick’s Day arrived and the Irish Americans took to the streets to celebrate their heritage, the newspapers portrayed them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys. Soon the Irish people realized that it’s time they exploited their political power to their own advantage. Thus St. Patrick’s Day Parade evolved into a show of strength for Irish Americans, as well as a must attend event for political candidates. In 1948, even President Truman attended the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a proud moment for many Irish whose ancestors had to undergo severe strife against racial prejudice to find acceptance in America.
In fact presently numerous parades are held in various cities across different countries such as in Cleveland, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Coatbridge, Montreal, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Savannah, Pittsburgh, Denver, Sacramento, Scranton and Toronto. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as in Australia and Asia but surpassing them all in its grandeur is the renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in New York City, with 2 million spectators watching the same. However, unlike the New York St. Patrick’s Day parade, which is coordinated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Belfast parade is based on equality and the only flag to flown on that day is that of St. Patrick. This is a measure taken to ensure that it is not seen as a time, which is exclusively for Republicans and Nationalists so that people belonging to both the party of Unionists and Nationalists can celebrate the day. Thus Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, resulting in the increasing number of “Irish Aid” societies with each group holding annual parades featuring bagpipes and drums.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City is globally renowned as the largest parade with huge crowd assembling at different points of the route to view the same. Earlier in New York City St. Patrick’s Day, marchers would form up at their parish churches or their organizations’ headquarters and march up to Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Americans would march in these parades as well as dance the Irish jig and sing Irish numbers. Today the Parade starts at 42nd Street and marchers travel north to 86th Street. Customarily the New York Archbishop would review the parade in front of St. Patrick with people marching up Fifth Avenue, led by members of the 165th Infantry. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians more than 150,000 marchers, who belong to various Irish societies from New York and around the country, participate in this parade. The parade starts at 11a.m. at 42nd Street and makes its way up Fifth Avenue to 86th Street.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pittsburgh:
The annual Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held for the very first time on March 17th1869. It is considered to be the second largest parade in the country following that of New York. Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks-off a week long celebration of Irish-heritage events in and around Pittsburgh featuring artists, musicians and community groups. It is held each year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day with the parade beginning downtown at 10a.m and ending at Commonwealth Place. This parade has 20 marching units, including bands, floats, emergency service agencies and many Pittsburgh Irish and other ethnic communities. The parade reaches its climax with the special appearance made by Pittsburgh’s Miss Irish Smiling Eyes and St. Patrick himself.
Thus, the parades prepare a platform for the ongoing round of celebration. Gleeful faces and heart filled with mirth is a common sight during this time of the year as all partake in this festivity, glorifying the name of Saint Patrick and his efforts to spread the words of God.
St. Patrick’s Festival:
The year 1995 proved to be quite conspicuous for the Irish people as it was the year when the government of Ireland established the St. Patrick’s Festival for the very first time. The principle aim of St. Patrick’s Day was to develop a common forum for the Irish mass to congregate and celebrate this annual international festival around their most important national holiday whereby they can display their talents and achievements on both national and world stages. This festival held in Dublin has parades, concerts, outdoor theatres and firework shows featuring as major attractions. It showcases the multifarious skills of Irish people belonging to different age and social background. The first St. Patrick’s Festival held on March 17th1996, spanning over a day and night attracted as many as 430,000 audiences. With time, this festival soon spilled over to a four-day giant scale celebration and by 2001 it was drawing as large a crowd as 1.2 million people. Previously 5 months’ preparation was enough for the final day of the festival but soon this festival took on a global flavor that resulted in 18 months of planning for the launch of Ireland’s biggest annual celebration.
First St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade is also a phenomenal aspect of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin is part of this five day long St. Patrick’s Festival. Just as the first St. Patrick Day celebration was not witnessed in Ireland but in Boston, Massachusetts in 1737. The same applies for the parade too. St. Patrick’s Day parade was first held in New York City on 17th, March 1966 when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through the city. The Irish music played during the parade not only helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots but also the fellow Irishmen serving in the English army to strengthen the bond with their native land. In 1845 when the Great Potato famine hit Ireland driving almost a million poor and uneducated, Catholic Irish people to pour into America to escape starvation, the American Protestant majority who despised them for their religious beliefs and funny accents, made it difficult for them to even find a menial job. When St. Patrick’s Day arrived and the Irish Americans took to the streets to celebrate their heritage, the newspapers portrayed them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys. Soon the Irish people realized that it’s time they exploited their political power to their own advantage. Thus St. Patrick’s Day Parade evolved into a show of strength for Irish Americans, as well as a must attend event for political candidates. In 1948, even President Truman attended the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a proud moment for many Irish whose ancestors had to undergo severe strife against racial prejudice to find acceptance in America.
In fact presently numerous parades are held in various cities across different countries such as in Cleveland, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Coatbridge, Montreal, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Savannah, Pittsburgh, Denver, Sacramento, Scranton and Toronto. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as in Australia and Asia but surpassing them all in its grandeur is the renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in New York City, with 2 million spectators watching the same. However, unlike the New York St. Patrick’s Day parade, which is coordinated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Belfast parade is based on equality and the only flag to flown on that day is that of St. Patrick. This is a measure taken to ensure that it is not seen as a time, which is exclusively for Republicans and Nationalists so that people belonging to both the party of Unionists and Nationalists can celebrate the day. Thus Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, resulting in the increasing number of “Irish Aid” societies with each group holding annual parades featuring bagpipes and drums.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City is globally renowned as the largest parade with huge crowd assembling at different points of the route to view the same. Earlier in New York City St. Patrick’s Day, marchers would form up at their parish churches or their organizations’ headquarters and march up to Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Americans would march in these parades as well as dance the Irish jig and sing Irish numbers. Today the Parade starts at 42nd Street and marchers travel north to 86th Street. Customarily the New York Archbishop would review the parade in front of St. Patrick with people marching up Fifth Avenue, led by members of the 165th Infantry. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians more than 150,000 marchers, who belong to various Irish societies from New York and around the country, participate in this parade. The parade starts at 11a.m. at 42nd Street and makes its way up Fifth Avenue to 86th Street.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pittsburgh:
The annual Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held for the very first time on March 17th1869. It is considered to be the second largest parade in the country following that of New York. Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks-off a week long celebration of Irish-heritage events in and around Pittsburgh featuring artists, musicians and community groups. It is held each year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day with the parade beginning downtown at 10a.m and ending at Commonwealth Place. This parade has 20 marching units, including bands, floats, emergency service agencies and many Pittsburgh Irish and other ethnic communities. The parade reaches its climax with the special appearance made by Pittsburgh’s Miss Irish Smiling Eyes and St. Patrick himself.
Thus, the parades prepare a platform for the ongoing round of celebration. Gleeful faces and heart filled with mirth is a common sight during this time of the year as all partake in this festivity, glorifying the name of Saint Patrick and his efforts to spread the words of God.
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