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Ice chess – Game over if it melts!

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:25:12 +0000

This was one of those games, played almost a fortnight back, where winning was a not a criteria. The clash between Russian and British chess masters Anatoly Karpov and Nigel Short (respectively) ended up in a draw, ending the “cold war”.

The pawns were made from ice; some of these pawns were carved in a way that they represented various famous landmarks of the two cities. The game was held on a chessboard measuring 64 square yards, with each team being allotted 30 seconds for each move.

Source: Coolbuzz.org

Chinese Navy To Mark 60th Anniversary

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:26:13 +0000

14 Photos

Source: Doseng.org

Trams From Different Countries Of The World

admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:26:47 +0000

30 Pictures

Source: Butora.net

Swine flu brings a brave face mask fashion up again

admin — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:35:16 +0000

Regardless of the state, it’s infected count, or it’s proximity to Mexico City’s epicenter, citizens are in panic, chaos has set in. In a bid to stay positive, a few brave souls have started decorating their swine flu face masks, in Mexico City. Call it a fashion statement or firm determination, the one who puts a brave face during crises is a winner in brighter times.

Swine Flu: Supermarkets in Mexico started to report panic buying in the face of the outbreak, amid rumors that the government may impose event stricter measures to hinder the virus’ spread. Citizens around the nation are buying mass amounts of canned goods, dry goods, cleaning supplies, bottled water and vitamin rich fruits and vegetables even as Governors publicly plead against such panicked actions.

Pharmacies have sold out of antivirals since Sunday and will not be restocking as medicines are strictly for the hospitals to issue to the already ill. Other items to sell out were face masks, antibacterial soaps, hand gels, and wipes, Vitamins A and C, alcohol, peroxide, and even over the common flu medicines such as Theraflu tea.

Source: Coolbuzz.org