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The Olympic Cauldron burns, lit by seven young athletes, chosen for their promise by British sporting legends The Cauldron was formed by 204 petals, one for each nation competing   The petals converged into one, after they were lit by the seven teenagers, rising high above the stadium The audience watched open-mouthed as the burning petals raised David Beckham was a surprise appearance, accompanying the Flame as it made its final journey ... but he had a little help from a crew, who were cleverly hidden from shot A spectacular firework display marked the band's performance Read more:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2179920/Olympics-Opening-Ceremony-London-gets-2012-Games-way-Greatest-Show-On-Earth-rounded-Macca-course.html#ixzz21wwE4JJw  

Golden Pheonix worth $27,000 The expensive chocolate used in making the ’Golden Phoenix’ melts in 15 minutes, according to Shafeena Yusuff, the cupcake's creator.  The gold sheets covering the cupcake will also peel off when the chocolate melts, giving it a different look and taste. Made specially to order, the dish takes up to two days to prepare and contains some of the world’s most expensive ingredients. When asked why anyone would spend $27,000 on a cupcake, Shafeena said, “It’s just like buying an expensive painting, or an expensive car or even a watch.” In this oil-rich desert nation, a $27,000 dollar cupcake with a 15-minute lifespan might be just the thing.

BEIJING 27 Julai - Sekumpulan 120 wanita di sebuah kampung di wilayah Fujian, China, mencipta rekod selepas diiktiraf oleh Guinness World Records sebagai kampung pertama mempunyai penduduk berambut terpanjang di dunia. Kumpulan wanita etnik minoriti Red Yao dari Kampung Huangluo Yao, mempunyai purata panjang rambut 1.6 meter dengan rambut yang paling panjang diukur adalah lebih dua meter. Malah apa yang menakjubkan, wanita-wanita itu hanya memotong rambut mereka sekali seumur hidup pada usia 16 tahun, sebelum mereka mula mencari calon suami. Mengikut tradisi, rambut wanita Red Yao hanya boleh dipamerkan kepada keluarga terdekat dan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kaum wanita Red Yao akan memakai skarf untuk melindungi rambut mereka. Jika lelaki lain ternampak rambut mereka yang panjang, dia dikehendaki berkahwin dengan anak perempuan wanita etnik tersebut dan tinggal bersama di rumah mereka selama tiga tahun. Namun, amalan berkenaan tidak lagi diamalkan ...

Video] Membaca Surah Al-Fātiĥah Dengan Betol Surat Al-Fātiĥah (The Opener) -  سورة الفاتحة Dengan nama Allah, Yang Maha Pemurah, lagi Maha Mengasihani. Segala puji tertentu bagi Allah, Tuhan yang memelihara dan mentadbirkan sekalian alam. Yang Maha Pemurah, lagi Maha Mengasihani. Yang Menguasai pemerintahan hari Pembalasan (hari Akhirat). Engkaulah sahaja (Ya Allah) Yang Kami sembah, dan kepada Engkaulah sahaja kami memohon pertolongan. Tunjukilah kami jalan yang lurus. Iaitu jalan orang-orang yang Engkau telah kurniakan nikmat kepada mereka, bukan (jalan) orang-orang yang Engkau telah murkai, dan bukan pula (jalan) orang-orang yang sesat. CR:  http://www.kasihsalina.com/

Oleh ZULKIFLI MANZOR dan SUHANA YUSOP  berita@kosmo.com.my KAWASAN pantai yang terhakis seperti di Tanjung Piai, Johor ini lebih mudah tenggelam jika berlaku kenaikan paras laut. KUALA LUMPUR – Beberapa kawasan di Semenanjung Malaysia terutama kawasan pesisir pantai berisiko ditenggelami air laut jika lapisan ais di Greenland cair sepenuhnya. Pakar geologi, Prof. Datuk Dr. Ibrahim Komoo berkata, risiko itu timbul kerana kejadian ais cair di pulau berhampiran Kutub Utara tersebut jika berterusan boleh menyebabkan paras air laut termasuk Laut China Selatan dan Selat Melaka meningkat. “Apabila air laut meningkat maka daratan Malaysia akan ditenggelami air laut terutama kawasan pesisir pantai yang berada pada kedudukan rendah. “Risiko ini bagaimanapun tidak akan berlaku dalam masa terdekat kerana pencairan ais di Greenland akibat pemanasan global berlaku secara berperingkat-peringkat,” katanya ketika dihubungi Kosmo! di sini semalam. Beliau mengulas kejadia...

By Chris Poindexter  Foreign currencies rallied against the dollar sending commodity prices higher as the investment world can’t seem to decide whether Europe is headed for a breakup or China is in for a hard landing.  Gold was up $11.40 to $1,591.68 and silver was up $0.15 to $27.11, with the silver/gold ratio at 58.7. The euro clawed back some ground against the dollar, bringing commodities along for the ride.  Joining gold and silver to the upside were platinum, palladium, crude oil and copper as commodities rallied pretty much across the board.  Trying to figure what moves markets on a daily basis is an exercise in frustration, but the good news is that gold prices are largely tracking with fundamentals.  In that regard gold has been doing its job maintaining pricing relative to currency and actually beating the currency spreads on most days.  Demand for gold is holding up quite well. Holding gold is your insurance for the gap betwee...