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Crazy Jetblue flight atendant

chris O. — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:41:02 +0000

It's August, and the World Has Gone Crazy

Clearly, the summer heat is making everybody go crazy. First, there's Sully, the 2010 Version: A JetBlue flight attendant completely lost it yesterday when a man hit him in the head with his overhead bag: He "opened the emergency hatch, grabbed his two carry-on bags--and two beers!--and jumped down the inflatable airplane slide to safety. At least temporarily," reports The Hollywood Gossip. "You know, it's amazing you don't read stories like this more frequently. You'd assume that, just as passengers periodically go berserk, so would flight attendants...Prediction: This guy becomes some sort of folk hero," says Daily Intel. Also trying to be a folk hero: Levi Johnston, who is, well, running to be the mayor of Wasilla. He is doing this on a reality show that "will 'chronicle a 'no-holds-barred' period in Levi's tumultuous life; co-raising his son Tripp, looking for love, and taking care of business for his fellow Wasillans,' according to the statement" that RadarOnline.com received.

Although, "since the mayor's job won't be up for grabs until 2012, as his new campaign manager points out, maybe he'll make a run for city council in the meantime. Best idea ever, right?" says MSNBC. No, this is the best idea ever: Pop-Tarts World has officially opened in Times Square, complete with "Pop-Tarts Sushi" at $2.29 for 4 pieces (full menu at Eater). With all this happening on Planet Earth, it is perhaps no wonder that Stephen Hawking suggested yesterday that "there is imminent danger for the human race, and colonizing the 'new world' in space may be our surest bet at survival" (via Ubergizmo). Okay, but only if we can bring Pop-Tarts World along with us.

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

chris O. — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:07:38 +0000

The Prophecies of Nostradamus: Will the Third Antichrist Rise to Power in Russia as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin?

See my page on the danger of the CERN LHC particle accelerator in France becoming a Black Hole Doomsday Machine that may cause the December 2012 destruction of earth, and my video on it. There is a Nostradamus prophecy on this possibility.

Let us now consider prophecies of Nostradamus, the French prophet Michel de Nostredame of the 1500s, that will shed light on our attempts at identifying the Antichrist. Nostradamus lived from 1503 to 1566 in France, and he wrote a book of prophecies consisting of ten sets (or Centuries) of 100 quatrains. The prophetic quatrains have been studied and published continuously in the years since his death. Here we will discuss some of the Nostradamus quatrains that are relevant to the subjects prophecies discussed on this web site, including the rise of the Antichrist in Russia, World War 3, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Iraq, Osama bin Laden and September 11 and the War against Terrorism, and the possibility of disease plagues including H1N1 Flu, AIDS, Ebola, Marburg, Influenza, and SARS disease. The Nostradamus prophecies are in no particular order, which makes it very difficult to interpret them. Also, Dec. 23 2003 was the 500th anniversary of the birth of Nostradamus. Actually Nostradamus was born on Dec. 14, 1503 (Julian calendar), but because of the shift in days to the Gregorian calendar, it is actually Dec. 23 2003 that was the 500th anniversary of Nostradamus's birth.

Century 10, Number 72

Let us consider the Grand Cross Astrology pattern of August 1999. On August 18, 1999, there was an unusual alignment of planets in a Grand Cross shape, possibly the most unusual Astrological alignment seen in the last two thousand years. And one week before, on August 11, 1999, there was a solar eclipse seen over Europe. The Grand Cross, which is one of the most amazing astrological alignments ever seen in history, consisted of: the Sun, Venus, and Mercury in the sign of Leo, Mars and the Moon in Scorpio with Pluto close by in Sagittarius, Saturn and Jupiter in Taurus, and Neptune and Uranus in Aquarius. If Scorpio is considered to be the Eagle, and Aquarius the man, then we have the four beasts seen in Revelation 4 that sit at the throne in heaven, that have the faces of an eagle, a man, a lion, and a calf, in Revelation 4:1-8 (King James Version):
"a throne was set in heaven...
and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. ...and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle."

Concerning the solar eclipse over Europe on August 11, there is a prophecy by Nostradamus that is of interest. Some of the prophecies do have dates, including Century 10, Number 72:

"In the year 1999, in the seventh month,
from the sky there comes a great king of terror,
to bring back the great king of the Mongols,
Mars rules triumphantly, before and after"

Concerning this prophecy by Nostradamus, it is interesting that the solar eclipse passed over France on August 11,1999, and on August 17, 1999 the Cassini spacecraft with its nuclear fuel passed within a thousand miles of earth's surface, within a day of the Grand Cross pattern. I think the significance of Cassini passing by earth within a day of the Grand Cross pattern is that Cassini may be a hologram, a symbolic parallel event, related to the rise to power of the Antichrist in Russia as Vladimir Putin, former President and now Prime Minister of Russia. Note that the Cassini spacecraft reached Saturn in July 2004, and landed a probe on Saturn's moon Titan in Jan. 2005. "Titan" in Greek totals 666 (the number of the Antichrist), where in Greek each letter is also a number, and Greek is the language of the Book of Revelation and the New Testament. So possibly in there may soon be significant events concerning Putin, the Antichrist, and possibly he may be the "Great King of Terror" mentioned by Nostradamus, and Mars ruling may mean war in years to come. I realize that many of you reading this will think that the "King of Terror" is Osama bin Laden, the Arab terrorist leader responsible for the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack on the U.S.. On this page on the War against Terrorism I discuss why I think Osama bin Laden is too evil to be the Antichrist, and that the Antichrist will initially appear to be a good man. Osama bin Laden is another character in Revelation, mentioned in Revelation 9:11, "the Angel of the bottomless pit", also called "The Destroyer", a demon or unclean spirit from the depths of Hell. In 2010-2012 I think that former Russian President Vlad Putin's evil side will emerge. And in November 2010, possibly a major war in the Middle East.
Note that former Russian President Putin began his rise to power in Russia in August 1999, at the time of the Cassini fly-by of earth, becoming Prime Minister for Yeltsin (second-in-command in Russia) on August 9, 1999. On December 31, 1999, Putin became Russia's President. Also note that, the "great King of the Mongols" would be Genghis Khan, and it was announced 2 years later on Aug. 17, 2001, that Genghis Khan's tomb was being searched for in Mongolia. It could be that Genghis Khan's tomb will be found and opened soon, and out of the tomb will come the future terror of mankind, the reborn Genghis Khan, Putin. Note that in October 2004 it was announced that Genghis Khan's palace had been found in Mongolia, so this is a sign of the King of Terror soon emerging, and indicates that Genghis Khan's tomb may soon be found. Genghis Khan conquered much of the known world around 1200 AD, including much of Russia, murdering millions. See the geographic coordinates page for my suggestions on where in Mongolia the Genghis Khan tomb may be found. Also, note that another Khan is Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb, who allegedly has also given away Pakistan's atomic secrets to Libya, Iran, and North Korea. (See this page on King James Bible Code matrices about Dr. Khan and the Islamic Bomb.) Dr. Khan could by developing and giving to other countries the A-Bomb be a fullfillment of the "King of Terror" in the above quatrain. Iran will likely have the ABomb soon. And Iran has medium range missles now to deliver the ABomb. Also, another fullfillment of this Nostradamus prophecy (prophecies can have multiple fullfillments) could be a comet or asteroid colliding with earth, so a King of Terror coming from the sky. The Bible Code matrices on this page indicate that an asteroid could collide with earth in the near future, breaking into 7 pieces, and causing a giant tidal wave.

Century 1, Number 50

On June 17, 2 B. C., there was a close conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Venus, where they were seen to actually merge, a very rare astronomical event. This could have been shortly after the time of birth of Christ, and could account for the Star of Bethlehem. The two brightest planets merging would certainly have been interpreted as an unusual event by Astrologers of that time, including possibly the Magi, the Three Wise Men, believed to be from Babylon where Astrology was greatly studied. The light of Jupiter would have been added to the light of Venus, increasing slightly its brightness. Venus is the morning star-- this term is used to describe Christ in Revelation 22:16. We could also think of Venus, the female Goddess, as Mary; the joining of Jupiter and Venus would represent the birth of Christ. So, Jupiter was lit up brightly by being seen to merge with Venus in 2 B.C.. 1995 years later, in July 1994, Jupiter was lit up brightly by a comet collision. From July 16 to 22, 23 pieces from a disintegrated Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, producing spectacular fireballs at collision. Satan is represented as a star falling from Heaven in Revelation 9:1, like the comet. Therefore, the Jupiter comet collision have been an omen of the appearance of the Antichrist in year 2000, as Russia's President Putin. A celestial event involving Jupiter would herald the Antichrist's appearance, similar to a conjunction involving Jupiter and Venus heralding the birth of Christ. Both Christ and the Antichrist are described as bringing light to the world-- the increased light of Jupiter would symbolize this light. Note that Jupiter is the King of the gods in Roman Mythology, which fits the idea of Christ or the Antichrist. Were there any unusual astrological configurations, near the time of the comet collision with Jupiter? Yes, there was an unusual grouping of planets on August 31, 1994. There was then a Grand Water Trine, a very rare astrology configuration where planets were grouped in the three water signs, forming a triangular pattern. There was an alignment of 3 planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Mars) in the three water signs Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer, spaced exactly equally apart, all at nine degrees in these signs. Such trine patterns are considered to be very powerful in astrology, because the energies of the planets are then able to combine. To consider the importance of this Grand Water Trine pattern, let us consider this prophecy of Nostradamus, one of the prophecies which is usually interpreted to be about the coming of the Antichrist is Century 1 Number 50:

"From the aquatic triplicity there is born a man
who has Thursday as his holy day,
His power and renown grows, by land and sea,
to the East there is a storm brewing."

There is no time period indicated by Nostradamus for this prophecy, but by its subject matter it usually is connected with the idea of the future great dictator, the Antichrist, or another in Revelation, the False Prophet, who is mentioned in others off Nostradamus' prophecies. Interpreting this prophecy, the aquatic triplicity could be interpreted as being the Grand Water Trine, of planets in the three water signs. And note that Thursday is mentioned, and Thursday is "Thor's Day", Thor being the Scandinavian equivalent of the Roman God Jupiter. So this connects this passage to Jupiter, and the Jupiter Comet collision. Also, it may be assumed that this man starts his own religion, since none of the world's major religions use Thursday as their day of worship (with the exception of Hinduism in India). This, in fact, is exactly what the False Prophet of Revelation 13 is prophesied to do-- begin his own religion. Also, concerning Thor, in mythology Thor battles the world-encircling serpent in mythology, Jormungandr the Midgard serpent or world serpent, at Ragnarok, the battle at the end of the world.

What could be the significance of August 31, 1994? On August 20, 1994, just 11 days before this, a white buffalo was born, in the U.S., a significant event in terms of being a fullfillment of native American prophecy. The White Buffalo is prophecied to herald the coming of a native american Messiah who will return to the American Indians their former lands. Also, consider that the buffalo is a 2-horned beast--the False Prophet, the ally of the Antichrist, has 2 horns. Also, on August 31, in history:
--Caligula, the murderous Roman Emperor, was born in 12 AD
--Henry V, the King of England who defeated the French (and was a true "man on horseback" if ever there was one) died in 1422

Also, September 1 is the next day after August 31-- and Revelation 9:1 (corresponding to 9/1) refers to a star falling from the sky to earth-- this is believed to be Satan, or his son, the Antichrist. And this sounds like a comet, bringing to mind the image of a comet hitting Jupiter. And on August 31, 1994, Yeltsin was in Germany on that day, for the withdrawal of the last Russian soldier from Germany, and note that Putin was stationed in Germany before his rise to power in Russian politics. Note that former Russian President Putin, who I believe is the Antichrist, has a connection to both Russia and Germany, having been stationed in Germany when he was in the Soviet K.G.B.. And the storm brewing in the East could be the chaos in Russia we have seen in the last 10 years, that Putin has brought under control; and also the storm brewing in the East would be extremist Muslim terrorism, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, countries like Iran developing the ABomb, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

The Antichrist is part of an "unholy trinity" consisting of Satan, otherwise known as the devil or the dragon; and his two sons: the first beast, the Antichrist, having 10 horns, and 7 heads; and the second beast, the False Prophet, with 2 horns. This corresponds, in reverse, to the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. It is explained elsewhere in Revelation that the 10 horns of the Antichrist are the 10 nations of the confederation of ten states that he rules:

Revelation 17:12: "And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast".

This sounds like Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, which does consist of slightly more than 10 states. Or Russia and China and 4 other Asian nations in the SCO. Also, in Revelation 17:3 the 10-horned beast is scarlet-colored: Russia, of course, is associated with the color red. Interestingly, Russia is a Scorpio-- born November 7, 1917, and Jupiter (corresponding to the Antichrist) was in Scorpio on August 31, I think the first beast and second beast may be referring to both individuals, and countries. Biblical symbols frequently have double and triple meanings-- at one level, the 2 beasts may be countries; at another level, they may be individuals. I think Russia is the first beast and China the dragon that the first beast gets power from, indicating a Russia-China military alliance.
Also, another interpretation of this quatrain says that it is a prophecy of a hero coming from the U.S., who appears during a time of trouble in the East (which would be terrorism). The aquatic triplicity could be that the U.S. is surrounded by 3 bodies of water - the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Gulf of Mexico; and Thursday as a holiday could relate to Thanksgiving, a major American holiday. Perhaps this unknown man (who may not have appeared yet) from the U.S. is the returned Christ, or one of the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11 (two prophets who appear during the End Times events), and perhaps this man is a force for good in the world. Also see this page on a related Jean Dixon prophecy.
And the official U.S. population reached 300 million in approximately Oct. 2006, the number 3 in 300 million being associated with the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. This means that the Holy Ghost will protect the U.S. and Israel during the disastrous events of war and disease in 2010-2012. Will the Holy Ghost descend then to protect the U.S. during 2010-2012? Perhaps the "3" in 300 million relates to the "aquatic triplicity" in quatrain 1-50, and about a hero appearing in the U.S. then, in 2010-2012.
Also see the calendar page on the possibility that Scott Brown elected on Jan. 19 2010 to the Senate in Massachusetts could be the hero rising to power in the U.S., since Massachusetts has a Thursday holiday with Thanksgiving, and there was an astrology aquatic triplicity on Jan. 19 2010, with the sun, Venus and Neptune in Aquarius. This could indicate that Scott Brown may in the future be elected President. Also the aquatic triplicity points to the U.S. surrounded by three bodies of water - Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and Gulf of Mexico. And also relating Mr. Brown to the Aquatic Triplicity, note that Scott Brown was born in Kittery Maine which is on the ocean, and his father lives in Newburyport Massachusetts on Plum Island which is on the ocean, and also Scott has a vacation home in Rye N.H. by the ocean. Also, an aquatic triplicity in Wrentham Ma. the town Scott lives in: Wrentham has 3 lakes: Lake Archer, Lake Pearl, Mirror Lake. (Please email me if you notice other Aquatic Triplicities related to Scott Brown).
An Astrology pattern in Senator Brown's birth chart, for Sept. 12 1959: there was an unusual cluster of planets in the adjacent signs Libra-Virgo-Leo: Mars in Libra; Mercury, Venus, Pluto and the Sun in Virgo; Uranus in Leo.
Also see this King James Bible Code page on the election of Scott Brown.
Also note that another Grand Water Trine occurs on July 18 2013, which is not long after the December 2012 Mayan Calendar transition date that indicates a major change in the world. The July 18 2013 Astrology pattern is a rare and very powerful Astrology pattern of a Grand Water Trine with 4 planets in a triangular pattern in water signs: Saturn at 4 degrees Scorpio, Neptune at 4 degrees Pisces, Jupiter at 4 degrees Cancer and Mars at 3 degrees Cancer. Also adding to the pattern are the Sun nearby at 25 Cancer, Mercury at 13 Cancer, and the Moon at 19 Scorpio. A very powerful water energy pattern.

And also see this King James Bible Code page that has Bible Code matrices which may shed light on Nostradamus quatrains. Combining the Bible Code with Nostradamus could be a breakthrough in understanding Nostradamus prophecies.

Century 9, Number 44

"All should leave Geneva.
Saturn turns from gold to iron,
The contrary positive ray (RAYPOZ) will exterminate everything,
there will be signs in the sky before this."

The CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accelerator was initially turned on in 2008, and is expected to be turned on again in November 2009. Located on the France-Switzerland border, near Geneva, it will be by far the most powerful particle accelerator ever built. Built to look for the Higgs particle, by colliding beams of protons, some scientists have expressed concern that a mini black hole or stranglet particle could be created, that could swallow the earth. There has also been speculation that a wormhole in space-time could be created. But these Doomsday Machine stories have been scoffed at by physicists who say that if it were possible to create such particles on earth, then it would already have happened from even more powerful cosmic rays that pass through earth all the time. But it has also been argued that LHC could create slow moving micro black holes that could be captured by earth's gravity and go to the center of the earth, whereas black holes produced by cosmic ray collisions would fly off into space. Also, it has been claimed that micro black holes would evaporate as Hawking Radiation, but now that claim is being debated as unproven science, and that the micro black holes might grow in earth's center, swallowing earth in a short period of time. Or a strangelet particle could grow and eat earth. But perhaps creation of a black hole is a holographic parallel to the world reaching 6.66 billion population in 2008, and the rise to power of the Antichrist in Russia. If a black hole is created by LHC, then initially it might not be noticed, but it could gravitate to the center of earth and start swallowing the earth's core, perhaps over years. Perhaps such an event could be the cause of the Mayan calendar prophesy of the December 2012 destruction of earth. Lets hope for the best in this situation. If that should happen then nothing could be done about it. I think it is an interesting coincidence that CERN was turned on as the world population reached 6.66 billion, 666 being the number of the Antichrist, and as the possible Antichrist Putin reached 666 months age in April 2008. There is much debate on this subject in the scientific world, on whether LHC could be a "Black Hole Machine" or even a "Doomsday Machine".
Concerning this Nostradamus quatrain, note that Geneva is mentioned, and the "contrary RAYPOZ" could be "contrary positive ray", where LHC uses a ray of protons, positive charged particles, truly a positive ray, and "contrary" refers to the collision of two proton beams. And it says the positive ray will exterminate everything, does that mean an earth swallowing black hole is created? Or some kind of giant nuclear explosion from a Black Hole or Strangelet particle that is created there? "Saturn turns from gold to iron" could be referring to the transmutation of elements, and that the CERN LHC is ring shaped like the rings of Saturn, or perhaps it means a black hole that is created will fly off into space and land on the planet Saturn, turning Saturn into a black hole? Also see on the King James version English Bible Code on this subject and my video on a Nostradamus prophecy of a CERN Black Hole.

Also possibly related to this is Book of Revelation passage 6:14 "And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together", this could be about a black hole swallowing earth.

Revelation 6:12-14, King James version:
"12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. "

Another passage of Nostradamus, in the Epistle, that could be about a Black Hole causing the earth's crust to move or slip, as it eats earth from the center:
"Before this there will be an eclipse of the sun, darker and gloomier than any since the death of Christ. And in October a movement of the earth, so one thinks the earth's gravity and natural motion has changed, and that the earth has gone into eternal darkness.
In the Springtime of the year there is seen signs and great earthquakes. And there will also be then the offspring of the new Babylon, terrible daughter made larger by the first great disaster."

Possibly Babylon in Nostradamus in the Epistle could be referring to the Babylon of Bible Book of Revelation chapter 17, which could be Europa/Europe, and the offspring the LHC and the Black Hole it creates. This woman holds a cup in her hand "full of abominations" (King James version). Could the "abominations" be the unnatural particles the LHC creates - Black Holes and Strangelets?
Revelation 17:5 (King James version):
"And upon her forehead was a name written, "Mystery, Babylon the Great, The Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth".
Could "Abominations of the Earth" be a Black Hole growing in the center of the Earth?
Revelation 17:8:
"The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit,"
This could be about the Black Hole in the center of the Earth (bottomless pit), swallowing the earth.
17:9 "And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth."
This could refer to the LHC being near Geneva, a mountainous area.
17:18 "And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth."
Geneva is a city that is a second capital of the United Nations.

Century 5, Number 98.

"At 48 degrees, Cancer ending, there is great dryness,
Fish in the seas and rivers are boiled by the heat.
Bearn and Bigorre see chaos from fire from the sky."

This quatrain may predict a solar flare scorching earth in the future. Note that there is a passage in the Bible's Book of Revelation which appears to imply an increase in solar activity of the sun which scorches the earth with great heat:
16:8,9, King James version: "And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat..."

So could an increase in the sun's intensity actually cook the earth? Yes, that is possible, since it is thought that the sun's energy output varies, and at times it has decreased. Possibly a great solar storm might cause a temporary increase in the sun's energy output, actually roasting the earth for a while. And there was a giant solar flare on Oct. 28, 2003, the fourth largest ever recorded, and on November 4 2003 the largest ever seen, see this page on how they relate to Putin. We will have to see if this indicates more giant solar flares to come in 2010-2012, perhaps the sun is entering a period of increased solar activity.

Century 3, Number 95.

"The law of More will decline,
For another that is preferred,
The Dneiper first gives way,
through gifts and ideas that are more attractive."

Explanation: Sir Thomas More was an Engish writer of Nostradamus' time, and in 1516 he wrote "Utopia", which described a Communist-like Utopian society. This book is considered to be a predecessor to the idea of Communism. The River Dneiper is in Southern Russia. So this amazing prophecy by Nostradamus predicted that Communism would arise in Russia, and later would decline there for another system, which we saw in the 1990s. And we are now seeing more of an influence of Islam in Southern Russia, that this could also be referring to.

Century 3, Number 34.

"During the solar eclipse,
the monster is seen in the daytime,
But it will be interpreted quite differently,
A high price, noone foresaw it."

This could be referring to the solar eclipse of August 1999 over Europe. This was at the time Putin became Russian Prime Minister, second-in-command under Yeltsin. Putin I think is the "monster" here, but people do not know it yet. Putin became Russia's Prime Minister on August 9, 1999, two days before the August 11, 1999, solar eclipse in Europe.

Century 2, Number 89.

"The two great leaders will become allies,
Their great power will be increased,
The new nation will be at its peak of power,
To the bloody individual the number is counted."

This could be referring to Russia, the new nation born from the Soviet Union, having friendly relations with Iran or China, at the time of the evil one, the Antichrist (Putin) rising to power. Or the evil one here could be Osama bin Laden, who is a demon called "The Destroyer" mentioned in Revelation 9. The number that is counted is 666, the number identifying the Antichrist in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13. Or this could be referring to the fact that in Greek (which is the original language of the Bible's New Testament), where each letter is a also a number, a word can be assigned a number by totalling these letter-numbers. "Putin" totals 910 this way, as does the word "bloody", associating Putin with this word, as explained on this page.

Century 1, Number 54.

"Two revolutions of the scythe bearer (Saturn/Satan),
A change of realm and centuries,
The movable sign is intrusive by its place,
to the two who are equals and of similar signs."

Two revolutions of Saturn would be 59 years, and the two revolutions could also be the two revolutions in Russia in 1917 (Communist revolution), and 1990 (Communism ended). The two who are equals could be Hitler and Stalin, where there philosophies will combine in the reign of the Antichrist, Putin. Also, the mention of Saturn could relate to the Cassini spacecraft reaching Saturn in July 2004, see the calendar page for more.

Century 2, Number 43.

"At the time that the bearded star is seen,
Three great leaders will become enemies,
Earthquakes and disaster falling from the heavens,
The Po and Tiber Rivers flooding,
A serpent is seen on the shore."

This prophecy indicates that at the time of a comet, there will be earthquakes, a meteor striking earth, and floods in Europe. The serpent could be Putin, probable Antichrist, note that "peten" (a word that sounds similar to "Putin")in Hebrew (the language of the Bible's old testament) means "cobra", the deadly snake. And the cobra was a sepent of the Pharoah in Egypt, see this page where I explain Putin's connection to Egypt and the Pyramids. The three great leaders could be the leaders of the U.S., Russia, and China. And the disaster falling from the heavens could be an asteroid hitting earth; the King James Bible Code indicates an asteroid could hit earth, splitting into 7 pieces.

Century 2, Number 46.

"After great problems for humanity, a greater problem appears,
as the millennium begins,
floods, blood, milk, steel, famine,and disease strike mankind,
and in the sky a fire with a long trail of sparks is seen."

This indicates a comet (Comet Hale-Bopp, or another comet yet to come) near the time of the new millennium beginning with year 2000. The reference to disease plagues could be AIDS, SARS, H1N1 Flu Influenza, Ebola and Marburg, and other diseases. Also indicated are famine and war at this time.

Century 2, Number 53

"The terrible plague of disease in the maritime city,
Does not stop until there is avenged the death
Of the just, who were sentenced for a price although innocent,
Of the Great Lady unwronged."

Perhaps Hong Kong is the maritime city, it being a major seaport, and the "mouth of a lion" of the China-Russia red beast as described on the first page, and the plague could be H1N1 Flu, AIDS, SARS, or some other future disease. And the many innocents who were sentenced, perhaps that is referring to China which murdered millions during Chairman Mao's rule. And the Great Lady could be a reference to the Queen of England, Hong Kong being a former British colony that is now owned by China.

Century 2, Number 6.

"Near the gates and in the two cities,
there will be two plagues like none ever before.
Famine and plague, people killed by battle,
crying to God for relief."

The gates may be the Gates of Hell that may be opened by SARS, AIDS, Influenza (Swine or Bird Flu), or another future disease.

Century 2, Number 62.

"Mabus soon dies,
and there is a terrible slaughter of people and animals
There is thirst, hunger, famine when the comet is seen."

Much-debated is the identity of "Mabus" in this famous Nostradamus quatrain. It indicates world famine and economic disaster at the time a comet is seen, which could be Comet Hale-Bopp, and there was a bright comet in January 2007. Concerning Mabus, this could be a reference to Moab, a people who lived in Israel in Ancient times who were descendants of Lot's son Moab. The people of Israel lived in the plains of Moab before entering the promised land. Or Mabus could be a reference to Mab, where Queen Mab was the Queen of the Fairies in English mythology. And an odd coincidence is that the Flemish Painter Jan Gossaert (who was called "Mabuse") of the 1500s lived in the same location shortly after the Flemish painter Jan Van Eyck, whose painting "The Arnolfini Marriage" bears a strong resemblance to Russian President Putin, wife, and dog, as discussed on this page. Mabuse was interested in and influenced by the paintings of Jan Van Eyck, who lived earlier in his country. Note that Jan Mabuse lived 1478-1532, and died in 1532 in the year of the Shroud of Turin fire, when three comets were seen in the three years 1531-1533, this also being near the time of the Protestant Reformation. Note that another Shroud of Turin fire was seen in April 1997, when again the Shroud narrowly escaped damage, also at the time a comet was visible, Comet Hale-Bopp. And note the similarity of Putin to one of the three kings bringing gifts to the Christ child in a Mabuse painting from about 1500, "The Adoration of the Kings", where the Putin-like King is giving a crown-like gold object to the Christ child, as if he, a greater king, was crowning the Christ child. And see the King James Bible code section on a Bible code matrix in the Book of Revelation, including Revelation 13 on the Antichrist, that includes the words: Mabuse, Beast, Vlad, Putin, prophecy. Also, this King James Bible Code matrix indicates a comet or asteroid could hit earth, possibly that is what this prophecy is about.
And another "Mabus" interpretation: shortly after the Dec. 2004 Indonesia Magnitude 9 earthquake and giant tidal wave, in Jan. 2005 Mahmoud Abbas replaced Arafat as the new Palestinian leader. Note M. Abbas sounds like "Mabus", and this was at the time a comet was seen (barely visible Comet Machholz, observed with naked eye in early Jan. 2005). And there certainly was a great destruction of people at this time from the tidal wave, as mentioned in this Nostradamus prophecy. See this page on Bible Code matrices on the Indonesia tidal wave where "Abbas" appears in one matrix.

Century 6, Number 5.

"Across the Northern Hemisphere disease and famine,
and on Samarobryn one hundred leagues from earth,
are people living together apart from politics."

This is clearly describing the International Space Station, an international effort which will have an international crew, and indicates that there will be famine and disease epidemics across the Northern Hemisphere in the next few years. This could be AIDS, SARS, Swine or Bird Flu, Ebola or Marburg virus. Its unclear what "Samarobryn" means. One hundred leagues is about 300 miles, which would be in orbit around the earth.

Century 6, Number 35.

Near the bear and near the white wool,
Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo,
Mars, Jupiter, the Sun burn over the great plain,
Woods and letters of cities are hidden in the candle.

Possibly the candle could be a reference to a comet, Comet Hale-Bopp and Comet Hyakutake both passed by the Great Bear constellation in the Northern Skies. This could indicate intense sun and heat from Global Warming and a thinning Ozone layer in the next few years.

Century 1, Number 69.

"A mile-wide mountain (asteroid) strikes earth
after there is peace, war, famine, and floods,
the asteroid strike causes widespread flooding of nations,
some of which are ancient.

Biblical prophecy in Revelation chapter 8, also indicates that in the "End Times" period dominated by the Antichrist, one or more asteroids or pieces of a comet will strike earth, causing worldwide disaster. According to this Bible Code matrix this could happen in the near future. Compare to Revelation 8:8 (King James Version):

"And the second angel sounded,
and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea,
and the third part of the sea became blood."

Century 2, Number 29.

"The man from the East leaves his place
and passes the Apennine mountains to go to France.
He passes the sky, the waters and snow,
and he strikes everone with a rod."

This could be Putin, as Antichrist, and World War 3, where missles that are launched being "striking with his rod".

Century 10, Number 74.

"The year of the great number seven,
it appears during the games of slaughter,
not far from the new millennium,
when the dead will come out of their graves."

Could this be in the near future, in new millennum, as decribed in the timetable elsewhere on this site.

Century 10, Number 75.

"Long awaited he will not return in Europe, he returns in Asia,
one of those from the great Hermes,
and he will be more powerful than all other leaders in the East."

This indicates that the Antichrist rises to power in Asia, which could be Putin since Russia is in both Europe and Asia and Putin has made an alliance with China and Iran.

Century 6, Number 21.

"When those of the Northern pole are united together,
in the East there is great fear and trembling,
Newly elected, this great trembing is supported,
Rhodes and Byzantium are stained by the blood of barbarians."

Those of the Northern pole could be Russia and the U.S. united in a fight against a common enemy. Russia is also having a problem with extremist Muslim terrorism, and Russia was supportive of the U.S. war in Afghanistan for a while after September 11. However, the Russians are helping Iran with their nuclear program, which is not helpful, since Iran is also full of Muslim radicals and Iran is building the atomic bomb.

Century 2, Number 30.

"One who the infernal Gods of Hannibal will cause to return,
the terror of mankind,
never a greater horror or more disastrous days in past years,
then comes to the Romans from Babel."

Hannibal was the great General of Carthage, the empire that was the enemy of the Roman Empire in its early years. Hannibal leading a Carthaginian army nearly defeated Rome. Hannibal's god was Baal, the pagan deity who in Carthage small children were sacrificed to, a practice the Romans considered to be barbaric. In fact, Hannibal means "favorite of Baal". Baal was the false pagan deity in the Bible's old testament. Refer to the page on Russia, where I connect Putin with Baal.
Note that "B" may correspond to the evil False God Baal, as A (Alpha) and Omega correspond to Christ. Baal was locked up in the KGB ("cage" or prison for B- Baal) since the Russians defeated Hitler, put East Germany under the Iron Curtain, and since Putin was in the KGB. So Putin the Baal/ Antichrist was in the KGB cage. Once the Soviet Union started to disintegrate, Baal was released from his prison, and now Baal is loose in the world as Putin, and we are starting to see Putin-worship now in Russia, and we are likely to see Putin worshipped as a deity in Russia, more and more. Note that in 1 Kings 18 in the Old Testament, there is the prophet Elijah standing against and defeating the 450 False Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Note that this new Baal, Putin, has 450 deputies in the Duma, the Russian Parliament, corresponding to the 450 false prophets of Baal. Note that the land of "Put" in Genesis in the Bible was in Libya, which was Carthage in Roman times, where Baal was worshipped. So "Put in" means "Baal in", Putin being Baal released into the world today. And there may be new problems for Europe in coming years from this new Baal, Putin.

Century 2, Number 91.

"At sunrise there is a great fire,
sound and light extends to the North,
in the circle there is death and cries,
by steel, fire, famine, death awaits."

This would indicate a launching of missles and atomic bombs going off across the Arctic Circle: Russia, Europe, and North America. Possibly this is in year 2010.

Century 4, Number 50.

"Libra sees the reign of the Hesperias,
ruling over heaven and earth,
the forces of Asia will not lose power,
until seven hold the heirarchy in succession."

The forces of Asia could be a Russian-China-Iran alliance, and the first line could be referring to the European Union and the U.S. dominating the world economy. The seven could be the seven heads of he Russian beast (see the section on Russia).

Century 5, Number 8.

"There is launched live fire and death,
terrible and frightening, within the globes,
during the night the city is destroyed by the fleet,
the city set afire."

This sounds like ballistic missles are launched from nuclear submarines to destroy cities.

Century 5, Number 49.

"Not out of Spain but out of Ancient France,
the election of the one to lead the trembling ship.
A promise is made to an enemy
that causes a terrible plague in the West."

This seems to be about the election of a Pope from "Ancient France" when the Church is going through problems. Ancient France could be Germany, since some of Germany was part of French kingdoms in the past. This could be about Joseph Ratzinger elected as Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005.

Epistle to Henry II, King of France

The Empire of the Antichrist is said to begin at where Attila's empire was, which would be Eastern Europe. This would agree with the idea of the Antichrist rising to power in Russia. And a solar eclipse is mentioned, which could be the August 1999 solar eclipse over Europe at the time of Putin's rise to power in Russia, becoming then second-in-command in Russia. The new Babylon would be Europe. And the one coming from the 50th degree would be Putin, where 50 degrees North passes through Russia. And the Furious One who sees his empire united would be Putin, Russia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States that Putin is likely to gain greater control over.
And another passage refers to a terrible disease plague, could it be H1N1 Swine Flu (Influenza), Ebola, SARS or AIDS?
"...a disease plague will result in the deaths of more than two-thirds of the people in the world. It will be difficult to determine the true owners of fields and homes, and weeds will be growing in the streets."

Could this mean some future plague will depopulate 2/3 of the world's population? Could this be a mutation in the H1N1 Swine Flu virus?

Also see: Nostradamus and the King James Bible Code, where the Bible Code analyzes Nostradamus quatrains.

My astrology / New Age/ Bible prophecy web site link below, "Revelation 13: Astrology for the New Age", includes a discussion of the future based on my prophecies, resulting from analyzing with astrology, religion, mythology, the Book of Revelation, and numerical analysis. See my "Revelation 13: Astrology for the New Age" web site for more on this and other subjects, and my astrology / New Age / Bible prophecy predictions of world events for the next 10 years.

Books:

The best book I have seen on the prophecies of Nostradamus: "Nostradamus and His Prophecies", by Edgar Leoni. A very complete work on the subject, and objective. And another excellent book on Nostradamus is "Nostradamus, Prophecies Fullfilled" by Francis X. King.

Looking back at the New York Yankees

Christopher Olivos — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:07:14 +0000

This popular All-American baseball team was actually known as the Highlanders during its humble beginnings, but apparently the nickname Highlanders couldn't really catch on fast with the local sportswriters which is why they often used the monicker Yankees or Yanks (the nickname Yankees were actually coined from the fact that the New York Yankees were an All-American team while American locals are actually referred to as Yanks mostly by the British), since people obviously liked this nickname more, they decided to change their name in to the New York Yankees and they didn't change it ever since. The New York Yankees official logo was actually written in script form using the color red with a complementing red bat serving as the background of the k while it hangs down. The two other letters in the logo are actually just a k and an s which helps form a complete circle and actually give the logo the look of a baseball with matching baseball stitching. As a finishing touch, the logo is topped with Uncle Sam's hat that conveniently rests on the top of the bat.

The most famous insignia in sports is actually the interlocking NY which actually made its first appearance on the New York Yankees' (known then as the Highlanders) sleeves and caps way back in the year 1909. As the interlocking NY insignia gained more and more popularity, the New York Yankees decided to incorporate it at the front part of their uniforms while having matching navy blue baseball caps. The immensely popular interlocking NY insignia was actually designed way back in 1877 by a fellow named Louis B. Tiffany who originally designed the popular insignia for a NYPD officer named John McDowell who was highly regarded at that time for his bravery and dedication to his work. Mr. McDowell was actually the first New York police officer who was shot during the time of duty. Bill Devery, who was a former police chief as well as one of the New York Yankees original owners chose the popular insignia for the New York Yankees' uniforms, he made the insignia a permanent fixture on the baseball players' uniforms.

The official team colors of the New York Yankees are Navy Blue, Red and White. While the New York Yankees team motto is courage, tradition and heart. While there are actually two New York Yankees songs, the official song being "Here Comes the Yankees" while the unofficial song is "New York, New York". From 1903 up to the present, the New York Yankees had several managers, 41 all in all, starting with Clark Griffith to Joe Torre (the current New York Yankees manager from the year 1996 up to the present). The New York Yankees has a total of 26 world champions to date while a World Series appearance totalling to 39 all in all. The New York Yankees also boasts of 40 Hall of Fame awardees, including the ever popular Joe DiMaggio (1936-1942, 1946-1951) and Mickey Mantle (1951-1969) - he was even able to acquire three Most Valuable Awards during his career with the New York Yankees, while Joe DiMaggio had three as well and everyone's favorite, Babe Ruth received just one.

Since the establishment of their baseball team, the Highlanders (better known as the New York Yankees) had their worst season way back in 1908 wherein the New York Yankees, for he very first time in franchise history, actually dropped to last place with a horrible record of 51-103.

Europe Rising Temperatures, Rising Food Prices

chris O. — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:36:43 +0000

Around midnight on Wednesday, August 11th, a group of commodity analysts will gather at a meeting site in the massive South Building of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Once they are assembled, the door will be locked. Cell phones will be collected. Phone and Internet lines will be disconnected. Short of a medical emergency, no one will be permitted to leave before 8:30 am.

USDA produces an estimate of world grain production, consumption, and trade by the 12th of each month. The gathered analysts will consult reports from a worldwide network of agricultural attachés, satellite images of crop vegetation, and the latest weather reports. The widely respected World Agricultural Outlook Board's report, though little known to the public, is of incalculable value to commodity traders, agribusinesses, and farmers—some of whom stand to gain or lose fortunes on the data it contains.

At 7:00 am on Thursday, shortly after the assembled team has completed its latest monthly estimate of this year's world grain harvest, a handful of accredited agricultural reporters will be admitted and given access to the data so they can write their stories. At precisely 8:30 am the lockup will end, and phone and Internet lines will be reconnected.

All eyes will be on USDA's new grain numbers. When the last report was released on July 9th, it showed that the previously estimated 2.2 billion ton world grain harvest had dropped by 18 million tons—a fall of nearly one percent. This month's report will incorporate the effects of a continuing record heat wave and drought on the grain harvests of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, countries that account for one fourth of world wheat exports. The crop losses from the searing temperatures prompted Vladimir Putin's early August announcement that Russia would ban grain exports at least through December, further raising concerns about the adequacy of this year's global harvest.

During the two month span between June 9th and August 9th, the world price of wheat jumped by 66 percent. The USDA's August estimate will show the world harvest shrinking further. But by how much? And how will it affect world grain prices?

Graph on Wheat Prices 1 January - 9 August 2010

Russia's grain harvest, which was 94 million tons last year, could drop to 65 million tons or even less. West of the Ural Mountains, where most of its grain is grown, Russia is parched beyond belief. An estimated one fifth of its grainland is not worth harvesting. In addition, Ukraine's harvest could be down 20 percent from last year. And Kazakhstan anticipates a harvest 34 percent below that of 2009. (See data at www.earthpolicy.org.)

This seven-week crop-withering heat wave is unprecedented for western Russia. July in Moscow was the hottest month in 130 years of record keeping. Wildfires are consuming hundreds of thousands of acres of forest, grassland, and ripe wheat fields that have been dried to a crisp in the relentless heat. By early August, hundreds of new fires were breaking out each day. The army was mobilized to assist local fire control units in trying to quell more than 550 fires raging across more than 430,000 acres.

The heat and drought that are shrinking the grain harvest are also reducing grass and hay growth. With less grass for grazing and less hay to carry Russia's 21 million cattle through the long winter, farmers will have to feed more grain. In late July, Moscow released 3 million tons of grain from government stocks for use by livestock producers and millers. Supplementing hay with grain in cattle rations is costly, but the alternative is to reduce herd size by slaughtering livestock. This would, however, lead to higher milk and meat prices.

Russia and Ukraine together account for nearly half of world exports of barley, a widely used feedgrain in Europe and the Middle East. This year importers will have to look elsewhere. Russia itself could become a grain importer. Indeed, it is hoping to get exportable supplies from Kazakhstan and Belarus, fellow members of a new customs union.

Graph on Leading Wheat Exporters, 2009

The Russian ban on grain exports and possible restrictions on exports from Ukraine and Kazakhstan could cause panic in food-importing countries, leading to a run on exportable grain supplies. Beyond this year, there could be some drought spillover into next year if there is not enough soil moisture by late August to plant Russia's new winter wheat crop.

Even as the grain export supply is shrinking, China—essentially self-sufficient in grain for several years—has in recent months turned quietly to Canada and Australia for over half a million tons of wheat from each and to the United States for a million tons of corn. A Chinese consulting firm projects China's corn imports climbing to 15 million tons in 2015. China's potential role as an importer could put additional pressure on exportable supplies of grain.

The bottom line indicator of food security is the amount of grain in the bin when the new harvest begins. When world carryover stocks of grain dropped to 62 days of consumption in 2006 and 64 days in 2007, it set the stage for the 2007-08 price run-up. World grain carryover stocks at the end of the current crop year have been estimated at 76 days of consumption, somewhat above the widely recommended 70-day minimum. But how much will carryover stocks drop in the new USDA crop estimate?

No one knows how far grain prices will rise in the months ahead. What we do know, however, is that the prices of wheat, corn, and soybeans are actually somewhat higher in early August 2010 than they were in early August 2007, when the record-breaking 2007-08 run-up in grain prices began. Whether prices will reach the 2008 peak again remains to be seen.

Are this record heat wave and the associated crop shortfall the result of climate change? Not necessarily. No single heat wave, however extreme, can be attributed to global warming. What we can say is that heat and drought similar to that experienced in Russia are projected to occur more frequently as the earth's temperature continues to rise in the decades ahead. This Russian heat wave lets us see just how brutal future climate change can be.

That intense heat waves shrink harvests is not surprising. The rule of thumb used by crop ecologists is that for each 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature above the optimum we can expect a reduction in grain yields of 10 percent. With global temperature projected to rise by up to 6 degrees Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit) during this century, this effect on yields is an obvious matter of concern.

Each year the world demand for grain climbs. Each year the world's farmers must feed 80 million more people. In addition, some 3 billion people are trying to move up the food chain and consume more grain-intensive livestock products. And this year some 120 million tons of the 415-million-ton U.S. grain harvest will go to ethanol distilleries to produce fuel for cars.

Surging annual growth in grain demand at a time when the earth is heating up, when climate events are becoming more extreme, and when water shortages are spreading makes it difficult for the world's farmers to keep up. This situation underlines the urgency of cutting carbon emissions quickly--before climate change spins out of control.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill

chris O. — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:18:32 +0000

I have liked movies of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill for a long time. I saw my first movies on German television. I couldn't understand German in those days (I'm Dutch), but the movies amused me. Maybe I should also mention here that Dutch television didn't broadcast a lot Bud Spencer and/or Terence Hill movies.
Later when I learned German in highschool, I began to appreciate the dialogues also.
This was in a few words how I became a fan...
An annoyance which I have encountered serveral times is the problem with the title. Because the movies are in several languages (Italian, English, German and so on) it's difficult to recognize a movie from its title. Therefore I'm trying to collect as many titles as possible of every movie made by Bud Spencer and/or Terence Hill.

Some additional information is also available (pictures, casts, abstrac

NEWS about them

January 2009

* This year, on March 29, Terence Hill will celebrate his 70th birthday. Some Czech fans came up with the idea to congratulate him by creating handmade congratulation cards. They called it project HAPPYTERENCE. If you would like to participate, visit their blog for the details at http://happyterence.blog.cz/.

April 2007

* With thanks to Daniel Svensson I could correct the list of movies Terence Hill played in: 4 were removed and 2 were added: I vagabondi delle stelle (1956) and Il novelliere: The picture of Dorian Gray (1958).
* Julio Molina-Muscara started a great initiative: a comic book story of Trinity and Bambino. See the comic for yourself (select Terence Hill & Bud Spencer from the drop down menu).
* Another thanks to Mumin_brd for 3 additional titles in Polish.

March 2007

* Thanks to Mumin_brd I could add another 31 titles in Polish.

February 2007

* Thanks to Mumin_brd I've added 21 titles in Polish.
* Thanks to John from Slovakia I could put a mp3 of better quality on my site:
o Man of the East (1972),

December 2006

* Ten dvd's (including a 6 DVD box) were released to the Dutch market the last couple of months, as several fans pointed out to me. Thank you very much! For details please visit the DVD section.

October 2006

* Daniel informed me that three early movies listed on my site as movies with Terence Hill weren't movies in which Terence had played. "Son of Samson", "Primo amore", and "Il viale della speranza" are therefore removed. Thanks Daniel!

July 2006

* Thanks to Matevz I've added 21 Spanish releases, 17 distributed by Suevia Films. Check out the DVD section for the details.
* I've added a couple of Australian dvd releases (region 4), mainly from April this year. With thanks to Matevz. Check out the DVD section for the details.

April 2006

* I've added 16 dvd releases to the list, mainly region 1. Check out the DVD section for the details.

November 2005

* Mark Purvis has set up a petition for Watch out, we're mad to be released in the UK. So, support this petition, and sign up!

October 2005

* Four DVD boxes are released on the German market: three of them with movies with only Bud, e.g. the Flatfoot series. Furthermore I'm happy to announce that the company Paradiso Home Entertainment released seven movies to the Dutch Market, all with English and Italian soundtrack (subtitled in Dutch). The Flatfoot series is included, as is Watch out, we're mad. Check out the DVD section for the details.
* I've improved the DVD section with for instance a direct link to all DVD boxes, and the possibility to view all releases for a specific movie (the movie has to be selected from a drop down box on the bottom of the page).
* Two special 2 DVD editions with both Nobody movies are released on the German market in August. The movie Keiner haut wie Don Camillo will be released in November. Check out the DVD section for the details.

July 2005

* Thanks to Jan I've added 10 titles in Dutch.
* Thanks to Erik I could add a number of French DVD-releases. Furthermore a DVD version of "They call me Trinity" and "Trinity is still my name" is released in Portugal. With thanks to Rafael! For details, please check the DVD section.

June 2005

* A new request came in. Check out what Mark Purvis is looking for at Fan Requests Page; Mark is also willing to trade.
* Thanks to Matevz I've added another 2 titles: one in Slovenian and one in Croatian.
* Two posters are added, with thanks to Matevz:
o Poster of Danes meni jutri tebi (1968).
o Poster of Tri sata do pobede (1969).
* The title picture of the site is changed! With thanks to John (check out his website).

May 2005

* A number of DVD-releases have been added to the DVD section, like "Padre Speranza", and a German 7-DVD box set of KSM.
* I've added a link to Spencer & Hill Soundtracks, Hannes' site dedicated to the music of the movies. Check also the Links Page.

April 2005

* Thanks to Matevz I've added 11 titles in the Slovenian language. See the Index per Language.
* Thanks to Juan from Uruguay I've added a couple of Spanish titles to my site. See the Index per Language.

March 2005

* Thanks to Matevz I've added a number of Finnish releases to the DVD section. Also four Finnish titles have been added to this site. See the Index per Language.
* In The Netherlands a company called MV Movies brings a large number of Bud and Terence movies on the market. However these are direct VHS to DVD copies, without any remastering. The quality is very poorly, as is the the presentation (menu and so on) of the DVD itself. Be warned!
With thanks to Erwin for reporting this information.
* Thanks to Jim Nyberg I've added a number of Swedish releases to the DVD section.
* Universal released a number of DVD's in The Bud Spencer Collection in Germany. See the DVD section for details.

January 2005

* Philippe had a great experience, read how he met Bud Spencer in Paris!
* I've added two releases for the Dutch market: "Man of the East" and "Virtual Weapon". See the DVD section for more details.

December 2004

* At 8 December 2004 Bud Spencer was in Paris! With lot's of thanks to Philippe.
* I've updated the releases from DVDStorm and Eagle Pictures for the Italian market. See the DVD section for more details.
* I've added some Italian titles from the Lucky Luke series.
* I've updated the link to BudTerence.tk - Bud Spencer & Terence Hill style, Pennalino's website about our two heroes. Check also the Links Page.

October 2004

* The Italian tv-channel RAI UNO offers the possibility to watch a number of the Don Matteo episodes online! Just go to www.raiclick.rai.it, select "CINEMA" on the vertical bar on the left, select on the new vertical bar "FICTION", then scroll through the page numbers mentioned on the top right until you find "Don Matteo" and "Don Matteo II". Click on one of them, and pick one of the episodes to view it. A note: it's only in Italian. With thanks to Davide!
* Two more DVD releases from the German company E-M-S for October and November are added. See the DVD section for more details.

September 2004

* On the 27th September an English dvd version of Visconti's "The Leopard" will be released. See the DVD section for more details.
* A new request came in. Check out what Scott Eastwood is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* A new request came in. Check out what Debbie Cox is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* The German version of Viva Django (Django und die Bande der Gehenkten) will be released by E-M-S on 21 October 2004. See the DVD section for more details.

August 2004

* With thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added:
o Theme of Trinity is still my name (1970)
* I've added a few Italian releases from DVD Storm and Medusa Home Entertainment with for instance "Porgi l'altra guancia", "Chi trova un amico trova un tresoro" (also English), "Pari e dispari" and "Altrimenti ci arrabbiamo!". The last two will be released end august / begin september. See the DVD section for more details.

June 2004

* The dvd of "Zwei wie Pech und Schwefel" (Watch out, we're mad) which can be bought at Amazon.de, is the version from E-M-S, and only contains the German soundtrack, and NOT - as stated on the Amazon.de site - the English version.
* Another mp3 is available again:
o Virtual weapon (1997),
* With thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added:
o Theme of A reason to live, a reason to die (1971)
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Winnetou 2. Teil (1964).
o Poster of Unter Geiern (1964).
o Poster of Trinita va tout casser (1969).
o Poster of Trinita va tout casser (1969).
o Poster of On l'appelle Trinita (1969).
o Poster of Marschier oder stirb (1977).
o Poster of Banana Joe (1981).

May 2004

* Three more Extralarge movies will be released for the German market in July. See the DVD section.
* Details are added for the German version of "Watch out, we're mad" which will be released the tenth of June. Furthermore "Söhnes des Windes", the adventure with Bud Spencer, will be released by the German company E-M-S in July. See the DVD section.
* The German company E-M-S has announced three more titles from the Extralarge series to be releases on 13 May. Visit the DVD section for more details.

April 2004

* Thanks to Sergey I was able to update the DVD section once again. Seventeen DVD releases are added, mainly Italian releases from Medusa H.E., including "Il Gattopardo", and the Piedone (Flatfoot) series.
* I've extended the functionality of the DVD section. When you perform a search, not only the DVD titles are checked, but also all available alternative titles, which results in an overview of movies from where you can request the list of all DVD releases for a particular movie.
* Bud Spencer in Berlin! Last Februari Bud Spencer visited Berlin. With thanks to Michael Lippitsch for the photos!
* Ozgur Yurtseven has updated his offer of video tapes. Have a look at the Fan Requests Page for more details.

March 2004

* I've updated the DVD section: "Pech und Schwefel" will be released in June 2004; "Charleston", "Hannibal" and the three first movies in the Extralarge series are available in German on DVD.
* The Italian tv-channel RAI UNO offers a number of the Don Matteo series for (free!) download.
* Thanks to Wennis I've added the Swedish titles for the Lucky Luke series.
* I've added a link on the Links-page to BudTerence.tk - Bud Spencer & Terence Hill Style, a very nice fan site, certainly worth visiting.

February 2004

* Ten screenshots and a dvd cover are available of Big Bomber (1982). With thanks to Jeffrey Mackay.
* Another mp3 is available again:
o Banana Joe (1980),
* In October 2004 the cinema's in Italy had a new movie with Bud Spencer: called Cantando dietro i paraventi, a pirate adventure.

January 2004

* A new request came in. Check out what Gianfranco Aghemo from Rome, Italy, is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Thanks to Mark Purvis I've added again quite a number DVD releases: 16 hongarian DVDs, 4 Spanish DVDs, and the "We are angels"-DVDs which will be released in Italy the coming months. Visit the DVD section to have a look.
* I've updated the information tables of Don Matteo, Don Matteo II, and information tables for Don Matteo III and Don Matteo IV, which will be broadcasted from spring this year, are added.
* Many thanks to Pier Carlo! A total of 31 Japanese titles are added!
* Thanks to Mark Purvis I've added 15 current and future DVD releases to the DVD section.

December 2003

* Thanks to Pier Carlo I'm able to make a start with titles in the Japanese language: the first five have been added.
* With thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added:
o Theme of They called him Bulldozer (1977)

November 2003

* Thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added a list of companies which have released music of the movies on cd.
* With thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added:
o Theme of Go for it (1983)

October 2003

* Ozgur Yurtseven is offering a number of video tapes. Have a look at the Fan Requests Page for more details.
* Thanks to Thierry Chiappero I will be able to add a number of tunes and themes from the movies of Bud & Terence.
A start:
o Tune of I quattro dell'Ave Maria (1967)
o Theme of the series Extralarge (1990)
o Tune of Double Trouble (1984)
o Theme of Troublemakers (1994)
* Thanks to Thierry Chiappero I've added a number of French titles to this site! See the Index per Language.

September 2003

* Tibor, a German fan of our heroes, wrote a book in German about Bud and Terence. For more information see his website about his Carlo Pedersoli und Mario Girotti Book.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Parmi les vautours (1964).
o Poster of Pair et impair (1978).
o Poster of Quand faut y aller, faut y aller (1983).

August 2003

* A new request came in. Check out what Abhijeet is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Five DVD releases subtitled in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and/or Norwegian are added to the DVD section.
* This month a couple of DVDs starring both Bud and Terence are released. The titles: Crime busters (1976), Go for it (1983), and Double Trouble (1984). For more information, visit the DVD section.
* Another mp3 is available again:
o Song "Mr. Nothinggoesright" of Why pick on me? (1980)
* A new request came in. Check out what Rachel Bigelow is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Unter Geiern (1964).
o Poster of Old Surehand 1. Teil (1965).
o Poster of Sie verkaufen den Tod (1971).

July 2003

* Thanks to Martin Koolhoven I've added nine DVD releases from the Norwegian market to the DVD section. All are subtitled in Norwegian and Danish.
Also nine Norwegian titles are added to this site! See the Index per Language.
* On 25 July 2003, the Dutch channel V8 broadcasts The Five Men Army (English spoken, Dutch subtitles) (1969) at 20.30h.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Karthago in Flammen (1960).
o Poster of Hügel der Stiefel (1969).
o Poster of Il était une fois la légion (1977).

June 2003

* Thanks to Mark Purvis I've added nine future DVD releases to the DVD section.
Furthermore the DVD-section shows now initially the 12 latest passed releases. You've to click on the link "Show Future Releases" to get the list of all dvds which aren't released yet.
* I've added a link on the Links-page to welovebudandterence.com, a site dedicated to a number of movies of our heroes.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Patrick Roggen:
o Dutch cover: Pas op of we slaan erop! (1973).
o Cover of Bulldozer (1977).
o Dutch cover: Even en oneven (1978).
o Dutch cover: De sheriff ziet ze vliegen (1980).
o Poster of Eine Faust geht nach Westen (1981).
o Cover of Big Bomber (1982).
o Cover of Miami Supercops (1985).
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Die Fünf Gefürchteten und ein Halleluja (1969).
o Poster of Allein gegen das Gesetz (1971).
o Poster of Attention on va s'facher (1973).
o Poster of Banana Joe (1981).

Poster of Trinita, prepare ton cercueil (aka Viva Django) May 2003

* Thanks to Mark Purvis I've added a number of DVD's to the DVD section, including a couple of region 4 DVD's, and some DVD's in Portugese.
Also three Portugese titles are added to this site, see the Index per Language.
* Three future releases in August from the German DVD company E-M-S are added to the DVD section.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Trinita, prepare ton cercueil (1967).
o Poster of Stossgebet für einen Hammer (1969).
o Poster of Zwei hauen auf den Putz (1969).
o Poster of 5 hommes armés (1969).
o Poster of Mein Name ist Nobody (1973).
o Poster of Zwei ausser Rand und Band (1976).

April 2003

* Several fans told me of five new releases of DVDs with our two heroes in June and July. Visit the DVD section for more details.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of Dieu pardonne... moi pas (1967).
o Poster of Django und die Bande der Gehenkten (1967).
o Poster of Les 4 de l'Ave Maria (1967).
o Poster of Hügel der blutigen Stiefel (1969).
o Poster of Halleluja, amigo (1972).
o Poster of Les anges mangent aussi des fayots (1973).
o Poster of Mein Name ist Nobody (1973).
o Poster of Les 2 missionaires (1974).
o Poster of Piedplat sur le Nil (1979).
o Poster of Salut l'ami, adieu le trésor (1981).
o Poster of Les superflics de Miami (1985).
* Another mp3 is available again:
o Title tune of The Flatfoot Cop (1973)

DVD of They call me Trinity / Trinity is still my name March 2003

* The offer of Maria-Elena LaFlam has been updated. Check it out at the Fan Requests Page.
* Thanks to Delipacal I've added two French DVDs. Check out the DVD section.
* Three future releases (June and August) from the German DVD company E-M-S are added to the DVD section.
* Nouveau Pictures is releasing the Nobody-movies on DVD for the European market. A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe is available since february this year; My Name is Nobody will be available in April. Check out the DVD section. With thanks to Mark Purvis for providing this information.
* Also the German company E-M-S will release a couple of Bud/Terence movies in April. Just visit the DVD section.
* Thanks to Hannes Greinke a number of screenshots of Father Hope are added.
* A new request came in. Check out what Gena Stadnik is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Pictures added, with thanks to Robert:
o Poster of 4 für ein Ave Maria (1967).
o Poster of La Colline des Bottes (1969).
o Poster of Die rechte und die linke Hand des Teufels (1969).
o Poster of Vier Fäuste für ein Halleluja (1970).
o Poster of Der Teufel kennt kein Halleluja (1971).
o Poster of Zwei Himmelhunde auf dem Weg zur Hölle (1972).
o Poster of Maintenant on l'appelle Plata (1972).
o Poster of Amigo... mon colt a deux mots à te dire (1972).
o Poster of Deux super flics (1976).
o Poster of Cul et chemise (1979).
o Poster of Der Supercop (1981).
o Poster of Bud der Ganovenschreck (1983).

February 2003

* This time I could add a few Dutch titles. Check them out at the Index per Language, language - Dutch; or use the search engine.
* I've added a new section to this site: Bud and Terence on DVD.
In this section I want to list all DVD's of our two heroes from around the world, current releases and future releases. You'll be able to see the latest releases, and to search in the list of DVD's. Surfing on the Internet I found 50 DVD's featuring Bud and/or Terence. If you know a DVD which isn't listed yet, please let me know!
* Another mp3 is available again:
o "He is super super" from Super-Snooper (1981)
* A new request came in. Check out what Carol McKay is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Pictures added:
o Cover of DVD of Renegade (1987).
o Cover of DVD of They call me Trinity and Trinity is still my name.
* Again I could add a couple of Spanish titles thanks to Jose. Check them out at the Index per Language, language - Spanish; or use the search engine.
* On 9 February 2003, the Dutch channel V8 broadcasts Watch out, we're mad (English spoken, Dutch subtitles) (1973) at 18.50h.

January 2003

* At the end of this month a Region 2 DVD (Europe, Japan) will be released with They call me Trinity and Trinity is still my name. Language: English.
* Costas Karras is looking for a name of a movie. It's the same Frantisek Stary is looking for. Costas has extended the description. Have a look at Fan Requests Page.
* A new request came in. Check out what JecsEra15 is looking for at Fan Requests Page.

December 2002

* I wish everyone a happy new year!

November 2002

* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Il vero e il falso (1971)
o Cast of Don Matteo (2000)
o Cast of Don Matteo 2 (2001)

October 2002

* Casts added:
o Cast of Gli sbandati (1955)
o Cast of Tre per sempre (1997)
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Quo vadis? (1951)
o Cast of The wide blue road (1957)
o Cast of Among vultures (1964)
o Cast of They call me Trinity (1969)
o Cast of Torino nera (1972)

September 2002

* Richard Stewart, who is offering several posters and other stuff (see the Fan Requests Page), is currently also selling via E-bay. Visit his place to find out more.
* A new request came in. Check out what Christina de Meo is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* A new request came in. Check out what Jacco de Visser is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Un militare e mezzo (1959)
o Cast of Old Surehand (1965)
o Cast of Lucky Luke (1990)

August 2002

* Pictures added:
o Cover of DVD plus cd-cover of Boots Hill (1969)
* On 30 augustus 2002, the Italian television channel Rai 3 broadcasts at 9.30h Il Viale della speranza (1953) with Terence Hill.
Saturday September 1. 2002 at 20.30 hours Odeon tv broadcasts La grande strada azzurra (1957).
With thanks to Fabio Bego.
* A new request came in. Check out what Andras Zador is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Another mp3 is available again:
o "Don't loose control" from Man of the east (1972)
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Lazzarella (1957)

July 2002

* Another Swedish title is added thanks to Roger Wiklund. Check them out at the Index per Language, language - Swedish; or use the search engine.
* Again I could add a couple of Swedish titles thanks to Jim Nyberg. Check them out at the Index per Language, language - Swedish; or use the search engine.
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of A farewell to arms (1957)
o Cast of God forgives... I don't (1967)
o Cast of Io non protesto, io amo (1967)
o Cast of Soldier of fortune (1975)
o Cast of The Genius (1975)

June 2002

* Again I managed to get a mp3-files available again:
o "Dune Buggy" from Watch out, we're mad (1973)
o "Fantasy" from Big Bomber (1982)
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Un eroe del nostro tempo (1955)
o Cast of Duell vor Sonnenuntergang (1965)

May 2002

* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Viva Django (1967)
o Cast of Don Camillo (1983)
* Patrick Schweer has updated his request. He's still looking for the Adidas sweatshirt Terence was wearing in the movie "Go for it". Who can help him? Check it out at the at Fan Requests Page.
* Again I managed to get a number of mp3-files available again:
o The Genius (1975)
o Crime Busters (1976)

April 2002

* Pictures added:
o Cover of DVD of March or die (1977)
* Again I managed to get a number of mp3-files available again:
o Flatfoot on the Nile (1979)
o The sheriff and the satellite kid (1980)
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Mamma's Boy (1957)
o Cast of Carthage in flames (1960)
o Cast of Revenge of Trinity (1971)
* A new request came in. Check out what Gail Thompson is looking for at Fan Requests Page.

March 2002

* A new offer came in. Richard Stewart is offering a couple of videos from trade or sale. Check it out at the at Fan Requests Page.
* Pictures added:
o Cover of DVD of Boots Hill (1969)
* Again I managed to get a number of mp3-files available again:
o Seven seas to Calais (1961)
o Bigman (1986)
* A new request came in. Check out what Suzanne Smith is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* A new request came in. Check out what Christie Martin is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Hannibal (1959)
o Cast of Ace High (1967)
o Cast of The tough and the mighty (1967)
o Cast of Bloodsilver (1968)
o Cast of A reason to live, a reason to die (1971)

February 2002

* Recently RAI Uno broadcasted a new movie with Bud Spencer: Tre per sempre (1997). I've added an information table for this movie.
* Since a while a couple of links to MP3-files were dead-links, because NBCi stopped their service of hosting. Currently I'm working to get all these files accessable again. For now the following music files are available again:
o Don Matteo (2000),
o Banana Joe (1980),
o The five men army (1969),
o They call me Nobody (1973),
o They call me Trinity (1969),
o Viva Django (1967)
* Abstracts added:
o Abstract of Ace High (1967)
* On 6 January 2002, the Dutch channel V8 broadcasts Ace High (English spoken, Dutch subtitles) (1967) at 20.30h.
* Casts added:
o Cast of The shortest day (1962)

January 2002

* Casts added:
o Cast of Divisione folgore (1954)
o Cast of Mamma Sconosciuta (1956)
o Cast of Guaglione (1957)
o Cast of Cerasella (1959)
* A new request came in. Check out what Nunzio Rinaudo is looking for at Fan Requests Page.
* Corrected/extended:
o Cast of Siluri Umani (1954)
o Cast of Un eroe del nostro tempo (1955)
* Thanks to Tina Holt I was to able to update a couple of movies from the fifties.

Archive of updates 2001: What's new? - Archive 2001.
Archive of updates 2000: What's new? - Archive 2000.
Archive of updates 1998-1999: What's new? - Archive 1998-1999.

Family Fun In Newport Beach

Nammbo — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:09:32 +0000

No matter what type of family getaway you have in mind,
you'll always find something for everyone throughout
Newport Beach. From young to old and everyone in
between, Newport Beach easily combines the best of family
fun with activities to keep everyone entertained for
hours and hours.

One of the most popular family activities in Newport
Beach is going to the beach. During the summer months,
the beach is a very popular resort and getaway spot for
the entire family. You and your wife or your friends can
enjoy swimming, boat riding, or even hitting the waves on
a jet ski. With temperatures in the summer hitting 75
degrees and above, nothing breaks the heat better than
the beach.

For the kids, the beach holds many different activities.
They can build sand castles in the sand, play around in
the water, or simply bask in the glorious sun. If they
get tired of playing in the sand, you can simply go back
to your hotel room and enjoy the fun of the safe yet
confined swimming pool.

Another popular activity in Newport Beach for the family
is the Balboa Fun Zone. There is something here for
everyone, with the Fun Zone keeping kids entertained the
entire time they are there! If you've never experienced
the Fun Zone before, you'll be in for the treat of a
lifetime!

The Balboa Fun Zone is comprised of many different areas,
including restaurants and beaches. There is so much to
do here that you'll probably have to come back over the
course of several days to see everything that the Fun Zone
has to offer.

Another activity that yields a lot of fun in Newport Beach
is rollerblading. You can rent rollerblades from many
different providers, from kids sizes to adults. There are
also many places to use your rollerblades, including the
sidewalks along the beach. If you like rollerblading,
Newport Beach helps to set a new standard of fun.

When it comes to the kids enjoying themselves, nothing
will please them more than the Toy Boat. Located at 3331
East Coast Highway, the Toy Boat is the best place in
Newport Beach to take the kids. There are hundreds of
thousands of toys and activities here to keep your kids
and probably yourselves entertained for hours.

After you have a day of family fun in Newport Beach or
the surrounding areas, you can stop and have a relaxing
meal at one of the fabulous restaurants. The food here is
to die for, giving everyone in your family a chance to
eat their favorite food.

With something for everyone, it's hard to believe that
Newport Beach is actually an undiscovered vacation spot
for many. The area has so much to offer, that it's just
a matter of time before people start to discover
everything the area will provide them with. When the time
comes for your getaway - make sure you give Newport Beach
a try - you'll be glad you did!

Basic Fire Prevention

Christopher Olivos — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:07:18 +0000

According to the estimates of USFA in the year 2004 alone the number of fires that took place in the United States was 1.5 million. The estimated loss in dollars stood at staggering 9.8 billion dollars. More horrific figures reveal loss of death of about 3,900 approximately and about 18,000 injuries the same year. The USFA also said that during the same year the fatalities due to fires surpassed fatalities due to all sources combined. And the USFA also adds that even this number could be small in actuality as many small fires are not reported. The statistics also reveals that more than eighty three percent of all fatalities and eighty percent of the total injuries due to fires took place in homes. These figures come as a bitter surprise as most of the fires are pretty much preventable if adequate precautions are taken. Following certain basic fire safety guidelines could greatly reduce the chances of fires and protect the homes and people from this disaster from striking.

One of the best ways to prevent home fires is to install smoke detectors at every floor of the home and also fire alarms. But, installing the smoke detectors alone would not serve the purpose. Some people think that “once installed forever installed” after installing smoke detectors. But, the fact is many a time the smoke detectors don’t work and do not detect smoke due to mere negligence on behalf of the house owner. The smoke detectors batteries should be tested and checked on a regular basis and in fact the smoke detector should also be tested in whole. Make it a point to replace the battery every year. Do not smoke at home. It is one of the biggest causes of home fires.

The next big cause is electrical short circuit. Use properly rated wires for house wiring and so does other components. Also when plugging in electrical gadgets check the voltage rating to avoid shot circuits. Also, keep cords at a distance from rugs and carpet. Disconnect any appliance when done using. Replace old appliances or fix them before they become an electrical fire hazard. Also, use circuit breakers in the house wiring and also for plugging outlets to prevent fires due to overloading.

In recent years a lot of fires have been experienced due to electrical heaters to supplement home heating. Care should be taken to keep portable heaters at a distance from combustible materials to prevent fires. Also, go for heaters that have auto shutoff in case of overloading or overheating.

Fire places are also one of the biggest fire hazards in houses with fireplaces. Use screens to prevent fire spark from flying off to the outside of the fireplace. Keep combustible material at a distance from the fireplace to prevent them from catching fire. Also, do not overload the fireplace with excessive wood, which may cause sudden outburst of fire within few seconds and unexpectedly. Clean the chimneys periodically to help smoke escape freely into the air and also to clean bird nests which can catch fire.

Have an escape plan ready for the home. It is a good idea to be also prepared for a fire. Practicing an escape from time to time also increases response during the times of actual fire. Have a plan for every room in the house.

Educating the house inmates especially children would make evacuation plan easier in the event of an emergency. Children are especially fascinated about fires and like to create fires, about a hundred thousand fires a year are started by children while playing.

People have a negligent attitude towards fire safety especially during the holidays. They relax every rule just for fun and end up paying huge price for that. Care should be taken even while selecting a Christmas tree, see that it’s not too big so as to make it difficult to manage and which can catch fire easily. Decorations which are non-flammable in nature should be used to decorate homes.

Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Hilfiger (Dee Ocleppo) In Harper's Bazaar'

Christopher Olivos — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:06:48 +0000

In the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar, designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife, Dee, show off their flair for fashion and decor, taking readers on a tour of their new apartment at the Plaza in New York.

The couple offers a unique sneak-peek into their home — a luxurious condo that features over 20 Andy Warhol pieces, including his portraits of Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as a Jean-Michel Basquiat piece.

A Cosmetic Dentistry Guide for That Gorgeous Winning Smile

Christopher Olivos — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:37:19 +0000

Getting a cosmetic dentistry works for yourself is not that easy especially if it is the first time that you are ever going to get one. Most probably, you don’t know which cosmetic dentistry application that will suit your specific needs. If you don’t know where to find the most ideal and qualified cosmetic dentist, it is important that you have a cosmetic dentistry guide in order that you don’t end up with a less than qualified one and mess up your smile even more.

Getting the right cosmetic dentist will not only give you a beautiful smile but a sure value to your money. You don’t want to waste the money you want to spend on your renovating your smile, so might as well read the following guides to finding the right dentist for you:

• When searching for the right cosmetic dentist, look for one who listens to your needs. A good dentist listens intently and then offers viable solutions to your specific case. He offers consultations right before taking on the procedure, so it is important that you get ready to discuss about your needs to improve your teeth and your smile. Tell the dentist exactly what it is that you want. Discuss the problem you have been encountering because you don’t have a perfect smile because of the problematic teeth. Giving him all your concerns is the best start to finding that great solution with the help of your dentist.

• After discussing with the dentist, it will help a lot if you could ask him to show you before and after photos which show his works done on his previous clients. A good dentist usually stores these photos to ensure he has good evidences to show how he is capable of performing the procedures to his clients. Moreover, he would not hesitate to show these pictures once a would-be client asks him.

• Don’t be shy to ask him for references. These references are of course his previous clients. A qualified or accomplished dentist will not hesitate to give you one or two consenting clients who already received benefits of the same treatment you are about to get from him.

• You can ask the cosmetic dentist too of what technology he uses or what post-graduate dentistry education he went through before practicing. It is not a bad thing as well to ask him how he updates his equipment and knowledge. In doing see, you will easily see how competitive and accomplished the person you are about to deal with.

• If the dentist is good at his practice, he should know and be prepared what treatment options are available for your specific case. He should also be ready to give you a detailed explanation of said treatments, as well as their respective price breakdown.

• Although this is a minor thing to consider, however, it is important that you find a cosmetic dentist who will match with your personality. This is important because you want a dentist whom you can well relate with. If this is the case, it will be easiest for you to tell him all your troubles accompanied by having a not-so perfect smile and teeth; thus, will be easiest for the dentist too to find that perfect cosmetic dentistry treatment for you.

San Diego Whale Watching

Christopher Olivos — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:53:20 +0000

It's no secret to anyone that the coast of San Diegois the ideal place to watch the annual migration of the gray whale. Looked upon as one of nature's ultimate spectacles; the migration of gray whales is nothing short of breathtaking. The coastline of San Diego is one of their migratory points as they travel from the waters of the Arctic to the warmer regions of the Baja (California), where females also give birth.

Every year, roughly 26,000 gray whales will make the long journey of 10,000+ miles from the Arctic to the Baja and back. If you look at this journey and compare it to any other mammal, you'll notice that the gray whale by far has the greatest amount of traveling at hand.

If you've never experienced whale watching, you'll be happy to know that anyone will find it memorable - young or old. Spotting a gray whale along the coastline is something that is truly a memorable moment, making you stop for a second and truly appreciate these awesome
mammals.

If you ask the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, you'll find that gray whales are seen most frequently from December through March. While they travel in dozens normally, it's nothing to see pods of them (2 - 3) as they travel during migration. Throughout the coast of San Diego, you can easily spot these whales as they are somewhat slow swimmers.

During their swimming, they will normally dive to a depth of 100 feet or more for a few minutes, then surface and blow. Then, they will do a few shallow dives, before making that deep dive again. When watching whales, figuring out this pattern makes the success of watching them all the more fun and exciting.

While there are many common places to watch whales, nothing seems to compare to the excitement of watching them from aboard a cruise. There are many cruises that take place in San Diego, many of which offer unbeatable deals. From H&M Landing to the Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of the best ways to see the beauty and tranquility of the traveling gray whales.

The beauty of the gray whales can also be seen from many points of the San Diego coast, including the Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma or the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach. Along these points, you can see the whales as they make their travels.

Whether it's a cruise or just watching from the coast, whale watching in San Diego is something you truly have to see to appreciate. You can take your kids, family, or even your friends. Whale watching can definitely be exciting, all you have to do is plan your day and enjoy everything that the beauty of the gray whale will provide you with.

Tips To Find the Ideal Hotel in New York

Christopher Olivos — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:49:25 +0000

You’ve finally got the vacation you deserve after slaving on a desk for half a decade. You saw fit to reward yourself with a trip to the Big Apple; New York, New York, here you come…you’ve got the brochures ready, the traveling checks are in your hand bag and you’re wearing your best Gucci shades to keep you from the harsh glare of the sun. But haven’t you forgotten something?
Like..maybe knowing what New York hotel you’re going to stay?

Touring New York would no doubt be something akin to paradise with all of the tourist spots it can boast of but no doubt at first glance, New York prices would make your eyebrows raise and possibly, gulp at the exorbitance of it. But remember, everything comes with a price and rent or living space is usually the hardest to tackle when it comes to New York. When choosing a hotel to stay in New York then, it’s imperative that you ask yourself the following questions so you can determine what place is ideal.

1.) What part of New York do you plan to stay in?
New York can divided into several districts and these districts usually determine the range of hotel fees you’re going to encounter. Do you want your hotel to be situated in Manhattan, where most New York attractions can be found? If you want, however, to stay in a funky upbeat district then the hotels in Soho and Greenwich and the likes are probably what you’re looking for.

2.) How much can you afford?
Now that we’ve got a specific location in mind, the next step to take is to count our available dollars. Hotels in New York range from the exorbitant to the wonderfully cheap. Naturally, the features are somewhat dependent on the price.

3.) Who are you with?
If you’re bringing kids, then not all hotels in New York can of course, open their doors to welcome you. With children in tow, we can suggest hotels like the Doubletree Guest Suites and the Hilton Time Square, hotels that are both famous for reliable, warm and efficient service. And then there are the pets. If you’re the type to bring around your Dalmatian or Siamese with you wherever you go then the lists of prospective hotels in New York that you can stay on would narrow further. For travelers accompanied by their furry friends, try checking out hotels like 70 Park Avenue Hotel and Carlyle Hotel, which even offers dog-walking services just in case you find yourself busy touring New York City.

4.) What features / services do you need?
If you’re on some sort of business trip, then definitely you’d prefer a hotel with Internet access. If you’re planning to host some sort of gathering then you’ll also be interested to check out hotel facilities and see what best suits the event you have in mind. Also, not all hotels in New York come with Olympic sized pools, Grade A spas and fitness centers so you must take all these things in consideration as you try hit upon the best place to stay in New York.
If and when you do find a hotel to stay in New York then we will leave you with just one more tip: be wary of pickpockets, have fun and don’t forget to take a picture of the Empire State Building!

Tuscan – A Great Home Decorating Idea

Christopher Olivos — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:48:44 +0000

If you are having difficulty making a decision about a home decorating theme, tuscan style is a great home decorating idea. Many homeowners are attracted to the tuscan style because it combines subtle elegance with simplicity. Using a palette of earthly tones, tuscan style, which is an Italian country design, is meant to bring the outdoors inside. This great home decorating idea uses distinct materials to help accomplish this goal. Tuscan style is unique as well as beautiful.

When deciding to use a tuscan theme to decorate your home, you’ll be using textures. This home decorating idea implements the use of various textures, such as stone and tile for the flooring. This helps to create a natural atmosphere. Plaster is suggested for the walls to add texture. This would provide an opportunity for you to be creative and even have fun. Tables are often made of stone. Tile mosaics are another recommendation for tables in tuscan home decorating.

Any home decorating theme that focuses on nature uses wood. Tuscan style makes great used of wood. One example of this is the exposed framework constructed from large wooden beams. This great home decorating idea uses wood in furniture. The goal is to make it look aged in appearance. This can be accomplished using staining techniques. Of course if wanting furniture which looks really old, antique furniture would be the ideal choice.

Tuscan decorating is based on a cultural heritage. By using accessories this tuscan heritage can be brought out. Accessories that are homemade are common for this home decorating idea. Ceramics are a big thing in tuscan decorating. Silver frames, silver candlesticks, copper pots; these are all common in tuscan design. Wine and wine glasses, these are also popular accessories for this great home decorating idea. Large glass jars filled with olives, another great idea for tuscan decorating. Terra cotta is a popular color when using the tuscan theme so it might be nice to use terra cotta pots or vases.

Tuscan fabric is in a class of its own. When using this home decorating idea, you will be looking for fabrics made of burlap, abaca fiber, fibers from the banana tree, savannah cloth and tobacco cloth. These are all fabrics used to create a natural space. These materials are quite versatile and can be used for just about anything in your decorating project. Curtains, drapes, blinds, dividers, screens, placemats, floor-mats, these can all be created from the various tuscan fabrics because of their weight, density and flexibility.

This great home decorating idea makes use good use of colors such as yellow and red. These colors are probably used in tassels or painted beads in tie-backs to accent the drapes. Using yellow and red ribbon to decorate accessories like candlesticks or jugs is common in tuscan decorating. Any material or accessory which resembles the sea, the earth or the forest, make great additions to tuscan style home decorating. This great home decorating idea found in tuscan style, is a good choice for your space. The color, texture, fabric and accessories will create a warm and inviting feeling in any space in your home. This theme of simplicity and nature is a great home decorating idea.

The Prestige of Italian Sports Cars

Christopher Olivos — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:31:19 +0000

Sports cars are very famous not only to car racers but also to collectors and ordinary people. Though they are expensive, no one would like to miss owning at least one model of sports car. They are known to be stylish and fast. There are many sports cars that are made locally but there are also imported sports cars...

Italian sports cars are famous for car racing. They are known not only for their sleek appearance but are designed perfectly for car racing. They are stunning and known all world-wide. Italians are famous in designing sports cars that are not only perfect for car races but also are also suited for street driving.

One great creation that is an Italian sports car is the Enzo Ferrari. The car has great technology that not another car in the world can beat. Although it has been designed to work very well on racetracks, it has been sold throughout the world as a luxury car and does very well in the streets. The features are made with advanced technology and there are only about 350 cars of this model world-wide.

The molding of the Enzo Ferrari is wind tunneled, sculpting is made of carbon fiber and the engine performs well at high speeds. The magnificent car is the masterpiece of Italian masters. The car has made the dreams of its inventors come true - that was to place this race car in the public’s hands.

Other Italian creations include Lamborghini, Maserati, Iso, Pagani Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Italdesign. All these cars represent the grandeur of the creations of Italians and provide prestige in driving. They all have the grace in every curve, the interiors, and the structure. They look fast even when not in motion. They evolved from great ideas - to drawings and sketches until they became dreams that came true.

If someone would like to feel the ambiance of Formula1 and experience the speed enjoyed from GT Class, then Italian sports cars are the perfect way to attain your aspirations.

Italian sports cars will last and will reign supreme among all of the cars in the world. Sleek, stunning and extravagant is the only way to describe these Italian sports cars. They are expensive but the price is worth it!

Affordable Ways You Can Help Combat Global Warming

Christopher Olivos — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:56:35 +0000

Have you heard of global warming before? If you regularly watch television, surf the internet, or listen to the radio, there is a good chance that you have. In recent years, global warming is an issue that has seen an increase in press. Although there is a lot of debate that surrounds global warming, you may still be concerned. After all, if the predictions are right, the earth may not be a safe place for your future family members.

If the thought of global warming and the affects it can have on the planet in the future scare you, you will want to do you part. Unfortunately, many individuals do not realize how easy, as well as how affordable it is to join in on the fight against global warming. Unfortunately, much focus is placed on energy efficient vehicles and appliances. If you do not have the financial means needed to make these purchases, it is okay, as there are more affordable ways that you can help.

One of the biggest chances that you have to help prevent global warming or lessen its impact is in your home. In your home, you will want to look at your electricity uses. Are there appliances, like your computer, that are turned on when you aren’t using them? How about the lights in your home? Are your lights turned on even when nobody is in the room? If you answered yes, these are things that you will want to change. Limiting your electricity use is a great way to not only help prevent global warming, but it can also save you money too!

As previously stated, you will want to lessen the amount of electricity used in your home. One of the easiest ways to do so is to ensure that all lights and appliances are turned off when they are not in use. What is nice about this approach is that it is completely free and, as previously stated, you can save yourself money! Another step involves examining your heat. Instead of having your thermostat cranked up high, you may want to put on a sweater and turn the heat down. Even a few degrees can help reduce the toxic emissions that come from your home.

In keeping with electricity, you will want to take a close look at energy efficient light bulbs. Unfortunately, many individuals do not realize the many benefits to using these light bulbs, as opposed to traditional ones. For starters, you can save yourself a little bit of money each year by switching all or at least most of the lights in your home to energy efficient light bulbs. Also, these light bulbs work much longer than traditional ones. Depending on your use, an energy efficient light bulb can last as long as one or two years. By price comparing, you can easily find multi-packs of these energy efficient lights for around five dollars. Talk about affordability!

Even if you are a renter, as opposed to a homeowner, there are still ways that you can work to combat global warming. You may want to speak with your landlord about making any window repairs, especially if you feel cold air entering into your home when it shouldn’t be. Ask your landlord about the hot water heater, do they use a hot water heater blanket? Hot water heater blankets are affordably priced and they can help to save the environment and your landlord may also be able to save a little bit of money as well, as they can lower the temperature of their water heater.

As previously stated, you may not have the financial means needed to purchase a new hybrid or energy efficient car. Even so, you will still want to take a close look at your methods of transportation. When you drive, do you really need to? If you are able to walk, carpool or take public transportation, you are encouraged to do so. Even if you leave your car home, just a couple of times a week, you are still doing your part, even though small, to help stop the horrific impacts that global warming may have on our planet.

Indian rupee gets a symbol, joins elite currency club

Christopher Olivos — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:59:01 +0000

The Indian rupee will soon have a unique symbol — a blend of the Devanagri 'Ra' and Roman 'R' — joining elite currencies like the US dollar, euro, British pound and Japanese yen in having a distinct identity.

The new symbol, designed by Bombay IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar, was approved by the cabinet today — reflecting that the Indian currency, backed by an over-trillion dollar economy, was finally making its presence felt on the international scene.

"It's a big statement on the Indian currency... The symbol would lend a distinctive character and identity to the currency and further highlight the strength and global face of the Indian economy," Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters after the cabinet meeting.

Though the symbol will not be printed or embossed on currency notes or coins, it would be included in the 'Unicode Standard' and major scripts of the world to ensure that it is easily displayed and printed in the electronic and print media.

Among currencies with distinctive identities, only the pound sterling has its symbol printed on the notes.

Unicode is an international standard that allows text data to be interchanged globally without conflict. After incorporation in the global and Indian codes, the symbol would be used by all individuals and entities within and outside the country.

The symbol will be adopted in a span of six months in the country, and within 18 to 24 months globally, Soni said, adding that it will feature on computer keyboards and softwares for worldwide use.

Soni said that the symbol, which reflects the Indian ethos and culture, would help distinguish the currency from the rupee or rupiah of other countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

Besides this, state governments would be asked to proactively promote the use of the new symbol, she added.

Kumar's entry was chosen from 3,000 designs competing for the currency symbol. He will get an award of Rs 2.5 lakh.

"It is a perfect blend of Indian and Roman letters — capital 'R' and Devanagri 'Ra' which represents rupaiah, to appeal to international and Indian audiences... My design is based on the tricolour, with two lines at the top and white space in between," a visibly-happy Kumar said.

The jury, which had sent the five short-listed entries for the cabinet's approval, was headed by a Reserve Bank Deputy Governor.
Courtesy: TOI