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Message For the Day…” What You Should Pray and Seek from God …” ?

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You should not pray to God seeking this favour or that. The reason is no one knows what immensely precious, Divine and magnificent treasures lie in the treasure-house of Divine Grace. You can never know what God intends or desires to give you, His devotee. Under such situations by asking for trivial and petty things, you are demeaning His Divine estate. Hence do not seek from God, nor desire, nor pray for petty trinkets. More precious and desirable than anything else is God’s love. Hence Mother Meera sang: “Oh heart, drink the nectar of Divine love.” If you must ask for anything from God, then pray to Him thus: “O Lord! Let me have You alone.” Once you have secured the Lord, you can get anything you want. When you can get the precious Divine love, why crave for anything else?

Sathya Sai Baba

Southern California’s Logistics Airport….” Official boneyard ” for Yester Years Jumbo Jets !!!

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The days of the jumbo jet are numbered. Since their debut in the late 1960s, Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 have been the undisputed queens of the sky.

Unfortunately, the size, four-engine dependability, and range of these big planes are no longer enough of a competitive advantage to justify their operating costs. These relics of the 20th century often end up in places such as the Southern California Logistics Airport – more commonly known as the “bone yard.”

The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville’s warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.
Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville's warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.
Airplanes here have either been retired or declared “surplus” – not needed for immediate operations.
After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or …
be sold to another airline
Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.
Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.
The aircraft’s engines — the most valuable parts of the plane – are also removed.
However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.
However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.
After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.
As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.
As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.
The airline has a massive fleet of more than 50 747-400s.
But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.
But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.
In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.
In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.
The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville’s warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.
Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville's warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.
Airplanes here have either been retired or declared “surplus” – not needed for immediate operations.
Airplanes here have either been retired or declared "surplus" – not needed for immediate operations.
After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or …
After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or ...
… be sold to another airline.
... be sold to another airline.
Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.
Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.
The aircraft’s engines — the most valuable parts of the plane – are also removed.
The aircraft's engines — the most valuable parts of the plane – are also removed.
However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.
However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.
After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.
After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.
As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.
As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.
The airline has a massive fleet of more than 50 747-400s.
The airline has a massive fleet of more than 50 747-400s.
But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.
But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.
In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.
In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.
FedEx is also a major tenant.
The cargo carrier is in the process of updating its massive fleet of mostly older jets.
Other airlines include, Air China, Evergreen International, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.
The bone yard is an ever-changing aviation landscape. As old tenants of broken up or sold, new arrivals fresh from mainline service are flown in.
As airlines retire their 747s, one wealthy individual bought a new jumbo to be his private jet…
As airlines retire their 747s, one wealthy individual bought a new jumbo to be his private jet...

Source……..www.businessinsider.in

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“A Mega Cruiser Which Will be Bigger than Sydney Opera House …”

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The largest cruise ship to ever visit Australia, Ovation of the Seas, is coming to Sydney in summer 2016.

The Royal Caribbean megaliner is currently being built in Germany at a cost of $US1 billion ($AU1.3 billion).
Ovation of the Seas Sydney Harbour

This giant floating apartment block can carry up to 5000 passengers and 1500 crew. It will be 348 metres long and more than 50m tall, with 18 decks. At a gross weight of 168,666 tonnes, it’s the equal third largest cruise liner in the world. Royal Caribbean will have the top 5 largest cruise ships in the world when it’s complete.

It will join the other four superliners calling Australia home during summer: Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas in Sydney and Legend of the Seas in Brisbane.

In a move that will please nearby residents concerned about sulfur emissions, it will have a new purification system, known as scrubbers, that removes 97% of sulfur dioxide emissions from the engines, although the Baird government has promised to ban the use of bunker fuel, which has 3.5% sulfur, before Ovation comes online.

Among the attractions the Ovation will carry are an onboard virtual skydiving chamber, a capsule observatory on a robotic arm rising above the ship for 360-degree views, and a “bionic” bar where cocktails are ordered on tablet, then made by two bionic arms and served without human intervention.

Bookings for Ovation of the Seas open in mid 2015.

The Australian cruise industry is currently worth around $2.3 billion.
Source……..www.businessinsider.com

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Message For the Day…” God Maintains balance in dealing with His Devotees…”

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In dealing with devotees, the Lord has to maintain a balance. Here is an example from the life of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. In olden times or the present, there are always some people who indulge in calumny against good men. Once, two of his disciples experienced some villagers abusing the noble sage in two different incidents. In response, Brahmananda, a young gentle devotee, shed tears. Vivekananda retorted and threatened the villagers. Sage Ramakrishna disagreed with both their actions! Explaining, he taught, “There are four tyres for a car. The pressure in the front tyre and rear tyres must be as prescribed. If there is excessive pressure in some tyres, it should be reduced. If some tyres have low pressure, they have to be inflated. Only then the car will run smoothly. Vivekananda suffers from excessive pressure; he requires to be deflated. Brahmananda is too weak, so he has to be inflated.”

Sathya Sai Baba

Things That will be so Costly in Future that You will think Twice buying …!!!

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If you think your life is going in the right direction and your speed of minting money is pretty steady, think again. This article might already make you feel broke for the future. Don’t mean to scare you, but it’s good if you’re scared. Or worried. Here is a list of things that are soon going to be unaffordable. If you may ask why? It is because the population of idiots is growing who don’t value things in time and demand like a greedy buffalo.

Take a look at the things that are difficult to prevent and may cost a bomb in the future.

Honey. Yeah, sounds like no big deal? Think again

 

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This is because a rapid decline of adult bees in the colony is observed. Beekeepers have reported 90% reduction in their colonies. This is affecting the crops that require pollination through industrial bees. So, basically it is not just honey that will grow expensive, but the livelihood of beekeepers will also be affected.

 

8 All the chocolate lovers, here is a bad news. In a few years, the prices of the original chocolate made of cocoa butter will shoot up like a rocket in the October sky

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Cocoa beans require extremely hot climate and generally grow near the equator. This crop is difficult to grow and takes about 5 years to complete a crop and incredibly hot climate, that can’t be outsourced to machines. Yes, chocolates will be as good as buying gold. Chocolate jewelry sounds yum though.

 

This one’s a shocker. Freshwater

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It’s time you stop taking this “Blue gold” for granted. Many parts of the world like The US, India, Israel, middle east etc., are facing water shortage because of prolonged droughts. Ready to help clean all the rivers?

 

 

 

 

” The ’11th’ Seat in AirBus 380 Super Jumbo …!!!

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Want to fly on the Airbus A380 superjumbo? Get ready to feel the squeeze. Airbus has proposed a new cabin layout that would add an 11th seat to the super jumbo’s economy cabin.

Introduced this week at the World Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, the new layout features three seats on either side with five seats in the middle section — making the sought-after aisle seat even more coveted. Currently, the vast majority of A380s in service are configured with 10 seats per row in economy with three seats on either side and just four seats in the middle.

According to USA Today, the new 11 across-layout called “Economy Choice” could be installed in new Airbus A380s as soon as 2017.

But why would Airbus want to do this? Airbus is desperate to expand its customer base for the A380. Of the 317 superjumbos ordered, 140 have of them have been bought by one airline — Emirates.

Only 13 airlines around the world operate the mammoth double decker. For such a heavily hyped and expensive aircraft ($US25 billion development cost), the reception for the airlines have not been as warm as expected by Airbus. In fact, the company has not had a single A380 order from an airline since 2013 — and that, unsurprisingly, was by Emirates.

Sadly, this increased load capacity will mean less elbow room for those unfortunate enough to be stuck in “sardine class.”

Source……….www.businessinsider.com.au

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5 Most Hitech Airports in USA…

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From check-in to the gangway, the airport sets the tone for your trip. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, modern advancements in airport services and amenities have exponentially increased in the past few years with high-tech innovation.

Nearing an age the Jetsons could barely imagine, today’s cutting-edge airports stand out with features such as integrated iPads, indoor navigation systems, and, of course, plentiful WiFi.

Book a flight out of the 10 most high-tech airports in the U.S. for the best modern conveniences of tomorrow, today.

HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1 HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport

As the country’s busiest and largest airport, the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport delivers a high-tech experience to match its size. Of high importance in the digital age, access to outlets is plentiful and robust in the airport’s gates, primarily led by Delta’s initiative to install free-standing charging stations with multiple electrical outlets and USB ports, averaging a high 8.1 outlets per gate in the airport.

The airport also provides more than 200 powered workspaces allowing passengers to recharge on the go. Recent advancements in high-tech marketing incorporate QR codes on advertisements throughout the airport, rewarding customers who scan the codes with special promotions and discounts in the airport’s shops and restaurants.

WiFi: Free.

 

MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2 MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport

When traveling through Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, plan to arrive early enough to enjoy one of the terminal’s 1200 integrated iPads throughout Delta’s Concourse G. Located throughout the terminal and at almost every seat inside the terminal’s nine restaurants, travelers are able to tap and swipe their way through the virtual menu to customize orders that are delivered to their tables or gates in fifteen minutes or less. The iPads also offer entertainment, access to Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to check your email.

DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

3 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Making great strides in offering a high-tech travel experience, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport partnered with Samsung to enhance many of the airport’s gates. The partnership has spun dozens of charging stations and seven mobile travel lounges, modern and sleek public lounges that offer respite from the chaos of the gate and provide plenty of outlets at all seating stations.

When it comes to the frustrations of parking your car, DFW has created a new hassle-free parking facility for Terminal A. Upgrading the structure with sensors and lights above each parking space, red and green signals provide drivers real-time information on unoccupied spaces, dramatically reducing the stress of seeking out an available spot. Continuing to advance in functionality, the smart garage is synced to the airport’s mobile app, giving customers advance information on parking availability.

CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

6 Chicago OHare International Airport

As one of the busiest airports in the country, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has continued to expand its high-tech offerings to meet the demands of its worldly travelers. Partnering with two apps, FlySmart and B4 You Board, O’Hare offers fresh meal delivery to your gate, along with a host of other navigation features, special offers, and flight status updates.

Most excitingly, O’Hare is in the works to unveil a new mobile platform to enable travelers to submit their passports and customs declaration information via their smartphones. And perhaps one of the most innovative advancements in airport hygiene, most toilets at O’Hare now feature motorized toilet seat covers that provide a fresh plastic cover after each use.

AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

9 Austin Bergstrom International Airport

As one of the first airports in the country to feature WiFi back in 2000, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has always been on the forefront of tech-forward travel. Arriving in the airport from an international destination could not be simpler, as the airport’s eight Automated Passport Control kiosks and six Global Entry kiosks significantly help in expediting screening.

The smart new Automated Passport Control kiosks scan your passport, take your photograph, and provide a series of questions verifying biographic and flight information before issuing a receipt that is brought to a customs officer. Austin-Bergstrom’s “One-Stop” innovation allows international passengers to pick up their checked luggage first so the passengers and luggage can be cleared in one step.
Source………www.businessinsider.com

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