FROM fart filtering cushions to nudity stickers, take a look at some of the most ridiculous travel products ever invented.

1. The Snazzy Napper is an essentially a blanket and an eye-mask in one and is advertised as offering privacy while travelling.

2. Orange rubber stickers - branded "Flying Pasties" - are designed to be placed inside or on top of a traveller's underwear and obscure their private parts from controversial full-body airport scanners.

3. The GasBGon cushion is designed to absorb the odour and sound of flatulance.

4. The JakPak jacket-tent outfit was unveiled earlier and is designed so that travellers can don the waterproof shirt during the day before transforming it into a tent at night.

5. Designed to fit two travellers underneath, the Dualbrella costs around $20 - but don't be surprised if you receive strange looks while using it.

6. Want to relive the dorky days of your childhood? The Bananabunker - which protects your banana from bruising when placed in your backpack - can take you there.

7. That's not a knife - this is a knife! Designed for any occasion, Wenger's Giant Knife has 87 implements and 141 functions and will set you back $US1400 ($1415).

8. The Relax 'n Nap Traveller pillow aims to solve the age-old problem of how to breathe while asleep.

9. Are you a messy eater? Avoid spilling food on your gear while travelling with the BeltzBib.

10. The Renaissance Premium Travel bidet - designed for washing the genitals while travelling - is advertised as offering "the best and highest water pressure" for a thorough clean.

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A MAN dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on the street to mark the Corpus Christi feast in Spain.

A man dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on a mattress in the street during the 'El Salto del Colacho' (the jump of the devil)

The festival has taken place on an annual basis since the 1620's.

It marks the Corpus Christi feast in Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos, Spain.

The jump is meant to cleanse the babies of all evil doings. Damn!! Superstitions.

It is the only baby jumping festival in the world.

Anyone with a newborn baby can bring them to this festival. It is a fun, yet scary to watch, event.

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It took Facebook five years to get to 150 million active users, a lightning-fast growth rate by any measure. But like track phenom Usain Bolt, the world's No. 1 social networking website atomized its own speed record this year by going from 150 million users to 300 million users in a little over nine months.

Facebook today announced cracking 300 million users worldwide and becoming "cash-flow positive." The world's largest social network had set a goal of being cash-flow positive sometime in 2010. "I'm pleased to share that we achieved this milestone last quarter. This is important to us because it sets Facebook up to be a strong independent service for the long term," wrote Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a blog post.

Facebook hit 250 million users precisely two months ago, and 200 million users just three months before that.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said today that the company had become cash-flow positive ahead of
schedule (he had originally guessed "sometime in 2010") and called the milestone important "because it sets Facebook up to be a strong independent service for the long term."

We're also succeeding at building Facebook in a sustainable way. Earlier this year, we said we expected to be cash flow positive sometime in 2010, and I'm pleased to share that we achieved this milestone last quarter. This is important to us because it sets Facebook up to be a strong independent service for the long term.-Said Zuckerberg

He also said Facebook is in the black as of the last fiscal quarter:Good for them. Too bad for
anyone who was hoping for an IPO.

Earlier this year, Zuckerberg also said the company expects to see 70% year-over-year revenue
growth in 2009. Facebook board member Mark Andreessen recently estimated the company would hit $500 million in revenue this year.

The site continues to expand its audience at a torrid pace, adding 50 million users just since July
and doubling in size since the start of 2009. About 70% of its users are outside the U.S.

CEO Mr.Zuckerberg said in an interview with Bloomberg last month that Facebook hoped to increase its work force by 50 percent by the end of the year, but stressed that "the thing I want to remind people of is we're way closer to the beginning than the end."

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Teenagers who suffer from minor depression are at a higher risk of suffering from mental health
problems in their adult life, says a new study.


Psychiatrists at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute surveyed 750
fourteen to 16-year-old teenagers and then interviewed them as adults, to come up with the
findings.

Researchers found anxiety, severe depression and eating disorders were much more common in those 20 to 30-year-olds who had suffered from minor depression as adolescents, reports The BBC.

The report published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that 8 percent of participants had minor depression as teenagers.By the age of 20 and 30, these people were four times more prone to developing major depression than those who did not face bouts of depression as teens.
According to the research, teens with minor depression had a two-and-a-half times increased risk of agoraphobia, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and a threefold risk of anorexia or bulimia as adults.The researchers defined minor depression as one which lasted for at least two weeks and had symptoms like feeling low, losing interest in activities, sleeping problems and poor concentration.

Study leader Dr Jeffrey Johnson said more research was needed to see if depression problems in
teenagers were an early phase of major depressive disorder or if minor depression earlier in life
contributed to the development of more serious problems later on.

"Ensuring teachers, social workers and the rest of the children''s workforce have the appropriate skills and knowledge to identify when a child is showing signs of depression will enable young people to get help early before problems escalate to crisis point."
Lucie Russell, Young Minds

EFFECT OF TEEN DEPRESSION :-

The negative effects of teenage depression go far beyond a melancholy mood. Many rebellious and unhealthy behaviors or attitudes in teenagers are actually indications of depression like problems at school,running away,substance abuse,eating disorders,internet addictions self injury,reckless behavior,violence and the most dangerous is suicidal attempts.

YOUR DUTY TO A DEPRESSED TEENAGER :-

If you suspect that a teenager in your life is suffering from depression, take action right away. Depression is very damaging when left untreated, so don’t wait and hope that the symptoms will go away. Even if you’re unsure that depression is the issue, the troublesome behaviors and emotions you’re seeing in your teenager are signs of a problem. Whether or not that problem turns out to be depression, it still needs to be addressed - the sooner the better.

You should try to keep some important points in your mind when you going to talk with a depressed teen; Always try to offer him/her support,gentle but very persistent,validate feelings and most important is don't try to lecturing him/her without listening.

Teens need adult guidance more than ever to understand all the emotional and physical changes they are experiencing. When teens’ moods disrupt their ability to function on a day-to-day basis, it may indicate a serious emotional or mental disorder that needs attention — adolescent depression. Parents or caregivers must take action.

EARLY HELP :-

The researchers defined minor depression as milder than clinical depression but lasting at least two weeks and including symptoms such as feeling down, losing interest in activities, sleeping problems and poor concentration.

Study leader Dr Jeffrey Johnson said more research was needed to see if depression problems in teenagers were an early phase of major depressive disorder or if minor depression earlier in life contributed to the development of more serious problems later on.

Lucie Russell, director of campaigns at Young Minds, said the study highlighted the importance of giving teenagers the right support when problems first arise.

"Ensuring teachers, social workers and the rest of the children's workforce have the appropriate skills and knowledge to identify when a child is showing signs of depression will enable young people to get help early before problems escalate to crisis point."

But she added that access to specialist services was a problem with some parts of the country having year-long waiting lists.

STRATEGIES AND TIPS FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH :-

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When bad things happen, they’re able to bounce back and move on.

Unfortunately, too many people take their mental and emotional health for granted – focusing on it only when they develop problems. But just as it requires effort to build or maintain physical health, so it is with mental and emotional health. The more time and energy you invest in your emotional health, the stronger it will be. The good news is that there are many things you can do to boost your mood, build resilience, and get more enjoyment out of life.

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The trend is recent and something that picks up from the frantic pace of urban living. Often hectic schedules and lack of socializing leaves one feeling adrift and sidelined. Thus people draw support in whichever form they can or so observes, psychologist Surendra Mehta, Care clinic, "Casual sex is on the rise because of factors like loneliness, peer pressure, living away from one's home. It happens when there's no faith left in oneself. Think of someone who doesn't have a great job or a fulfilling relationship or lacks friends to bail him/her out in times of crisis. It is then that they fall on measures that they assume can lift their spirits for some time. Sex is more like an addiction just as people tend to eat a lot when depressed."

Hollywood too swears by the benefits of casual sexual encounters. Leading actress Cameron Diaz for instance recently stated that there isn't a better way to get back in shape than hitting the sack. Studies too have revealed that women are less likely to regret an impromptu fling, if they feel gratified sexually afterwards. Most women don't equate a romp in the sack with a walk down the aisle. Surveys reveal that over 52 per cent believe their most recent casual encounter to be 'just a one-time thing'.

Actress Sherlyn Chopra confessed her need for casual sex as a boost to her self worth. The starlet was quoted as saying she doesn't mind a one-night-stand and if the sex is great, she would feel good about herself.

Doctors claim that a session in bed with an unknown face can actually spice up your personal life.
Although none would advise it, but the fact remains that it jolts you back out of your boredom and pushes you to being innovative. Says a doctor on condition of anonymity, "I have had patients who find no interest in having sex with their husbands/wives. In fact, they complain of being turned off by the very thought of it. However, a torrid fling outside marriage breathes new life into a sagging relationship with one's spouse. Does it really matter if you get back your stamina and feel good about yourself, even if your spouse was unaware of what went on behind his back?"

Manish Singh, a software professional, points out, "I think the key is that everyone wants to
matter, especially to their sex partners. We have created a world in which we treat sex as a
private recreational activity, with no moral or social significance. But when sex is a recreational
activity, my partner becomes equivalent to a consumer good. And we all know what we do with
consumer goods that cease to satisfy us beyond a point, we get rid of them. In this world of
consumer sex, it is socially acceptable to find pleasure with people you don't love. But yes, no
one likes to end up feeling used."

A recent study done by the University of Chicago on the sexual lives of adults reveals that
housewives bored by their routine look for affairs outside their marriage. In fact, a one-night-stand often reignites the lost spark that may have gotten snuffed out due to marriage and monotony, a la Tabu who played the rebellious wife in the Mahesh Manjrekar's film Astitva.

According to psychologist Suparna Puri, women often get attached while having sex. The hormone Oxytocin or the attachment hormone makes them feel closer to their partner. So she advises, "Be clear about who you want to indulge yourself with". Puri believes it's alright to be daring and adventurous, but warns that the high doesn't last for long. Soon there is a sense of wanting to pull out and starting again.

The balance though is heavily tilted towards women. And though the freedom of body is a heady
feeling, yet there are certain precautions to be kept in mind:
1. Get yourself checked for AIDS and STD frequently if you are indulging in casual sex.
2. Always, always use a condom or other precautions while having sex.
3. Having a one-night-stand is okay as long as you are consciously aware of what you are doing. You don't want to fall into the wrong hands and get beaten up.
4. Steer clear of strangers who you think come across as "weird". It is better to follow your gut than being sorry later.
5. If you are someone who gets carried away emotionally, then such affairs are definitely not for you.
6. Men take heed and check the background of the person you are going out with. You could easily be led to drugs if you don't watch out.
7. If you feel any kind of discomfort physically after an intercourse, see a doctor immediately.
8. Visit a psychiatrist if you think you are going through an emotional vacuum and need help.
9. Speak to friends, family and close ones if you think your loneliness is the reason for you to
hunt partners.
10. Believe in love and care because nothing works better than these.

It's all about a Healthy Relationship:-

In this entire cry about women and sex, it seems men are completely pushed away from the limelight. Could the reason be that sex gets easily associated with men and thus requires not much thought? Says Atul Suri,a consultant with an MNC, "A general conception is that men are more interested in sex. However, I think nowadays women are also free spirited while men are becoming conservative. I can indulge in sexual activities with anyone, but I don't want to. My friends of course do, but I think their outlook is changing as well. Today a guy wants to be just a one-woman-man, both physically and mentally."

Explains Puri, "For men it is no longer about sex and affairs. Men today concentrate on developing healthy relationships with the opposite sex. That could also arise from the fact that they are aware that the society is open to men having casual sex, so it isn't a big deal. However for women to do the same there is the pleasure of breaking barriers and also a sense of power. So it's more of women wanting to try out new things and explore areas so far a taboo to them."

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BIZZARE TREAT : The weirdest gift guide in the world - find a strange treat or odd present!
The best nonsense money can buy!

Self potrait Doll

Price : £123

Have a ‘Mini Me’ action figure made of yourself! We got one done for Bizarre art director Dave Kelsall, but he insisted on pulling kooky cross-eyed faces in the photos we sent to the sculptor, so his doll looks 82 per cent Dave, 18 per cent Sloth from The Goonies. “Hey, You Guuuys!”

Metallica Lullaby CD

Price : £12.95

The sky is beginning to ‘Fade To Black’, but getting your baby to sleep is like ‘Pulling Teeth’. Stick on this CD of Metallica tracks played on bells and harps, and ta-da! ‘Enter Sandman’.

Knuckleduster Mug

Price : £11.99

When it’s brass monkeys outside you’ll be glad of a warming brew from this cup, with its handle shaped like brass knuckles. Alternatively, you could fill it with punch.

Kate Bush T-shirt

Price : £19.99

The Mighty Bush was years ahead of her time. If only she’d been US president instead of that other Bush, the last eight years could have been more ‘Wuthering Heights’ and less ‘blathering shite’.

Ben Westwood Lunch Box

Price : £24.99

A saucy sarnie holder decorated with sordid snaps by designer Vivienne’s erotic photographer son. Bizarre suggests you pack a couple of phallic veggies and a nicely tossed salad.

Barbed Wire Leather Rose

Price : £24.95

Got a fetish for the aroma of leather, but find it hard to explain why you keep getting caught sniffing driving gloves in Halfords? It’s totally acceptable to smell flowers,

so buy this cow-skin rose and inhale away. Just be careful with those spikes.

God Lager

Price : £1.49

This divine dark Swedish beer is the perfect tipple for hungover dyslexics who need “hair

of the god”. When they remember that, after downing seven of these the night before, they dry-humped a bollard, then pissed in the fridge, remind them God works in mysterious ways.

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Hanging on ... the incredible Spider-Man’s skills

REAL life Spider-Man Jyothi Raj has the amazing ability of being able to stick to a wall — UPSIDE DOWN.

The daredevil climber is a hero in India wowing crowds by scaling heights of up to 300ft without a harness.

Wowing the crowds ... climber Jyothi Raj

Tourists flock to see the former construction worker's death-defying feats at the Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka, in the west of the country.

The 22-year-old discovered his climbing ability four years ago working on one of the county's notoriously dangerous building sites.

Standing out ... real life Spidey in action

Agility

And after teaching himself by watching monkeys climb trees, Jyothi has enhanced his dazzling agility using stunts from his favourite films.

He even copies some of Spider-Man's best moves, hanging upside down and jutting out at a 90 degree angle.

Jyothi said: "I began to climb for fun at the weekends and came to the famous fort here at Chitradurga to entertain the crowds, especially on Sundays.

"I love to see their faces when I position myself upside down and hear them holding their breath for my safety.

"My ability to see the foothold that others can't is proof to me that I was born to climb.

"My strength and hand speed are the tools that set me apart from other climbers."

He added: "These climbs go up to 300ft.

"They are physically testing and dangerous, but I want to move on and climb buildings and mountains."

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HUNDREDS of blood-dripping zombies have decended on to the streets of Frankfurt... but do they want our brains?

A woman made up to look like zombie takes part in a zombie parade in Frankfurt July 18, 2009. Hundreds of people took part in the walk through the city centre.

A man made up to look like zombie takes part in a zombie parade in Frankfurt. Hundreds of people took part in the walk through the city centre.

HUNDREDS of blood-dripping zombies have decended on to the streets of Frankfurt... but do they want our brains?

Two women made up to look like zombies takes part in a zombie parade in Frankfurt. Hundreds of people took part in the walk through the city centre.

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It's that time of the year again to celebrate America's independence from the British by consuming large amounts of alcohol, eating a lot of food, and watching fireworks go off in the sky. From shaking your boo-tay at the Echoplex, to watching fireworks with the L.A. Galaxy, Metromix has all the scoop for where to party, eat, or just hang out on the biggest holiday of the year.

Here we suggest some incredible ways to spend the Great Day. Also, hoping some suggestion's from you that needs to be here in this list .

1.cake:-

Check out SusieCakes' Fourth of July menu. Bring some of these to the barbie, and you'll be Uncle Sam's favorite citizen.

• "The Fireworks" Vanilla cupcake (Red, white, and blue sprinkles baked into vanilla cupcake batter, topped with vanilla buttercream frosting) .
• Chocolate cupcake with Chocolate buttercream (Topped with red, white, & blue star-shaped sprinkles) .
• Classic Red Velvet (Topped with white cream cheese frosting & red, white, & blue star-shaped sprinkles) .
• Summer Berry Icebox (Chiffon cake layered with vanilla pudding, Chantilly, fresh strawberries & blueberries arranged into an American flag) .
  
• Red Velvet with Inscribed "Happy 4the of July!"
• Blueberry Crumble Pie (plump blueberrries topped with streusel and baked in a flaky,hand-rolled crust) .
  
• Lemon Meringue (Perfectly tart lemon topped with a delicious meringue topping) .
  
• Star-shaped frosted sugar cookies (topped with royal icing with red & blue sanding sugar border) .
  
• Susie's Sweetheart Sandwich cookies (Filled with vanilla butter cream & topped with star-shaped cut-out) .
  

2.Fireworks:-

A perfect and budget friendly, family outing for the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles
Memorial Coliseum will host the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, a full 60 minute firework show that will light up the Los Angeles skyline in celebration of Independence Day. As the biggest fireworks show in the city, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum offers the best
seats in the city to watch the breath-taking display for free!

The L.A. Galaxy will host their annual Fireworks Extravaganza after the club’s match on the 4th of July against the New England Revolution, sponsored by Macy’s. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Macy’s Galaxy bandana.

Don't forget to be patriotic. This is a time for remembrance and who be.tter to help you with that than your family. The fireworks also occur once a year so take them seriously. This is not disney world and you can't see them everyday, so watch every second.

3.Bootie LA:-

It's a free country, isn't it? Come celebrate the true spirit of independance at BootieLA, the first and only all-mashup club in town. Dance your face off to a slamming set by resident DJ Paul V and special guest DJ Shyboy. Plus Bootie's resident dance crew R.A.I.D. (Random Acts of Irreverent Dance) will be back in all their gold-suited glory. Get there before 10 p.m., and admission is only $5, plus a free Bootie CD to the first 100 people through the door.

4.Have a great Meal:-

DJ Crash and Hyatt Century City cordially invites you to XBAR at Hyatt Century City for the 4th of July after party. DJ Crash will be spinning the finest in pop, rock and top 40. Upscale attire required.

5.Circus:-

What better way to spend the 4th than in a big top tent full of circus freaks? The dark, twisted circus/cabaret troupe known as Cirque Berzerk is performing twice this evening (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.) in their massive,1,500-person tent, pitched on the grounds of Downtown's State Historic Park. Rolling out a stable of burlesque beauties, daring aerialists, wicked fire-dancers, plus assorted freaks and mutants, Cirque Berzerk delivers plenty of fodder for your circus-themed bad dreams. Before or after the show, enjoy live music at the Cirque Berzerk bar while watching the Downtown skyline light up with fireworks from nearby Dodgers Stadium.

6.Travel:-

Many workplaces give their workers a three- or four-day weekend in honor of the 4th of July holiday, which affords plenty of travel opportunities. Whether you're going to visit your extended family or just going sightseeing, it's good to get out of town. If you're interested in a more authentic Independence Day experience, check out these points of interest:-

• Boston. The city of tea parties and legendary battles hosts a number of parties, including the Boston Harborfest, which starts in late June and continues through the holiday.
• Chicago. Here you can catch three nights of fireworks from the Navy Pier, see free performances by a number of local bands and pay a visit to Millenium Park.
• Mount Rushmore. This tribute to great American presidents is a can't-miss sightseeing
• venture.
• Philadelphia. The home of the Founding Fathers and the Liberty Bell, Philly offers fireworks over the Delaware River, gospel concerts and a slew of performances in front of Independence Hall.
• Washington, D.C. The nation's capital is the site of numerous celebrations, parades and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

7.Family fun:-

The holiday is also a fine time for a romantic dinner with your significant other. Finding an intimate restaurant shouldn't be too much of a challenge, given the outdoor activities that dominate the weekend schedule.

If you have children, chances are their out-of-school days coincide with your own time off. Take advantage of your leisure time together! The 4th of July weekend usually marks the release of at least one blockbuster movie, and there are always plenty of kid-friendly movies in summer release. A weekday trip to an air conditioned theater could be just what the doctor ordered.You're going to spend time with your family so why not wait out a good spot rather than speed at the last second? Time is not of the issue, but it does help. Get some food to go and stake your claims with plenty of activities to do.

8.Teach Your Kids About the Day:-

Teach Your Kids About The Day Go with them to your local library to check out books about

the heroes who fought for our country. Take them with you to the parade, or to the cemetery to place flowers on a soldier's grave, and explain to them the concept of fighting for something bigger than themselves. Many Web sites, such as FamilyFun.go.com and apples4theteacher.com, offer all sorts of history-based educational activities, from crafts and jigsaw puzzles to coloring pages and word searches. Doing these with your children makes for family bonding and an educational Fourth of July.

9. Enjoy The Myrtle Edward Park Party:-

This event is known as the "Fourth of Jul-Ivar's" Independence Day celebration, held at Myrtle Edwards Park. Formerly known as Elliott Bay Park, the park is located along the Puget Sound from Pier 70 north to Interbay. Fireworks are set off over Elliott Bay, synchronized to majestic music. Beginning in 1964, Ivar's has presented and managed the free event. Celebration events include music on three stages, food booths, games and contests and more. The event is considered the largest privately sponsored fireworks celebration on the West Coast.

10.Patriotic day Face painting:-

Flag Face Painting: Show your patriotic streak at the 4th of July party by dabbing on red, white, and blue face paint. Use water-based face paint to draw a flag, complete with stars and stripes, over children's cheeks, nose, and forehead.

Conclusion:-

The 4th of July is perhaps the most American of holidays, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate, from honoring the fallen to gazing in wonder at a fireworks display. Whether you're traveling to new places or just spending a quiet evening with friends, Independence Day offers a wealth of activities that aren't always obvious. Stay safe and have fun!

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