10 World's Famous & Award Winning Photos

Segregated Water Fountains [1950]

Picture of segregated water fountains in North Carolina taken by Elliott Erwitt

Photographer: Elliott Erwitt, Magnum Photos

Albert Einstein [1951]

Albert Einstein is probably one of the most popular figures of all times. He is considered a genius because he created the Theory of Relativity, and so, challenged Newton’s laws, that were the basis of everything known in physics until the beginning of the 20th century. But, as a person, he was considered a beatnik, and this picture, taken on March 14, 1951 proves that.

Photographer: Arthur Sasse

Burning Monk - The Self-Immolation [1963]

June 11, 1963, Thich Quang Duc, a Buddhist monk from Vietnam, burned himself to death at a busy intersection in downtown Saigon to bring attention to the repressive policies of the Catholic Diem regime that controlled the South Vietnamese government at the time. Buddhist monks asked the regime to lift its ban on flying the traditional Buddhist flag, to grant Buddhism the same rights as Catholicism, to stop detaining Buddhists and to give Buddhist monks and nuns the right to practice and spread their religion. While burning Thich Quang Duc never moved a muscle.

Photographer: Charles O'Rear

Afghan Girl [1984]

And of course the afghan girl, picture shot by National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry. Sharbat Gula was one of the students in an informal school within the refugee camp; McCurry, rarely given the opportunity to photograph Afghan women, seized the opportunity and captured her image. She was approximately 12 years old at the time. She made it on the cover of National Geographic next year, and her identity was discovered in 1992.

Photographer: Steve McCurry

Omayra Sánchez [1985]

Omayra Sánchez was one of the 25,000 victims of the Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia) volcano which erupted on November 14, 1985. The 13-year old had been trapped in water and concrete for 3 days. The picture was taken shortly before she died and it caused controversy due to the photographer' s work and the Colombian government's inaction in the midst of the tragedy, when it was published worldwide after the young girl's death.

Photographer: Frank Fournier

Stricken child crawling towards a food camp [1994]

The photo is the "Pulitzer Prize" winning photo taken in 1994 during the Sudan Famine. The picture depicts stricken child crawling towards an United Nations food camp, located a kilometer away. The vulture is waiting for the child to die so that it can eat him. This picture shocked the whole world. No one knows what happened to the child, including the photographer Kevin Carter who

Left the place as soon as the photograph was taken. Three months later he committed suicide due to depression.

Photographer: Kevin Carter

Oklahoma City Bombing [1995]

The image of firefighter Chris Fields holding the dying infant Baylee Almon won the Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography in 1996.Two people, Lester LaRue and Charles Porter, standing just three feet apart took almost the same image yet it was Charles Porter’s image that won the Pulitzer.

Photographer: Charles Porter

The plight of Kosovo refugees [1999]

The photo is part of The Washington Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning entry (2000) showing how a Kosovar refugee Agim Shala, 2, is passed through a barbed wire fence into the hands of grandparents at a camp run by United Arab Emirates in Kukes, Albania. The members of the Shala family were reunited here after fleeing the conflict in Kosovo.

Photographer: Carol Guzy

Ground zero spirit [2001]

Thomas E. Franklin (born 1966) is an American photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the American flag at the World Trade Center after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Photographer: Thomas E. Franklin

Hooded Iraqi prisoner comforting a child [2003]

Award winning photo showing a iraqi man comforts his son at a holding center for prisoners of war in An Najaf, Iraq, 31 March 2003. AP photographer Jean-Marc Bouju has won the 2003 World Press Photo of the Year competition. Jean-Marc won also the 1995 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography and the 1999 Pulitzer Prize in Spot News Photography. With barbed-wire in the foreground, the picture shows a father who has been detained by the Army’s 101st Airborne division. The man wears a bag over his head, and he clutches his son in his lap.

Photographer: Jean-Marc Bouju

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10 Qualities of Irresistible Women - Billionaire Wives

What do you want for your love life? 

Do you want to keep it simple and stress-free, ending up with any man who comes your way? Or are you willing to work hard, living a fantastic life, and ending up with a successful husband who loves you with all his heart? I hope it's the latter! Sure, it's tempting to want a simple, stress-free love life. That's why I encourage my readers to become great women. I want you to be fantastic. I want you to be irresistible. I want you to catch any man you fancy in the future! The key to marrying a billionaire, according to the media, is beauty, Grace, charm, intelligence, manners and a talent for flattery help, of course. Yet from Melania Trump on down, billionaire wives have been expected first and foremost to be stunners — well-decorated accessories and showcases for their husband’s wealth. But today’s billionaires are different, I'm sure you'll agree with me that most billionaires today are smart, hardworking and visionary people. Here are some secrets to follow ;

# 1 - Not Just about Beauty 

Sure, when you look at the wives of billionaires, it's easy to think, "Wow, they sure look good. They were lucky to catch the eye of their billionaire husbands." That's not really the case.  “looks are great — but brains are even better.” It also helps for a billionaire wife to be successful in her own right.

# 2 - "Behind Every Man's Success is a Woman"

You may be surprised to know that some billionaire wives are even smarter and more successful than their billionaire husbands! So don't just work on your looks. Work on your mind, too. What have you done for your mind lately? Have you been reading good books? Have you been learning new skills? Have you been putting up businesses and supporting causes for the community? Keep on moving!

# 3 - Have a Life of Your Own

Some women think that billionaire wives do nothing but go around spending their husbands' money. That's NOT true! Many wives of billionaires today are billionaires in their own right --working hard, taking risks, serving the community, etc.   

Sergey Brin — In 2007, the Google guy married Ann Wojcicki, who he met when he sublet a garage from Ms. Wojcicki’s sister. She is a Yale grad who was working as a health-care analyst when they met. She’s now launched her own biotech firm. See? Now that she's the husband of Google's co-founder, she could just as well stop working and live comfortably for the rest of her life. But she didn't. she had a life of her own. She didn't stop working, and instead opened an entirely new business centered around her expertise!

# 4 - Know that It's not Just About You 

I'd like to give another example of a well-known billionaire wife. She's Melinda Gates, the wife of the billionaire head of Microsoft, Bill Gates. She's done some notable work at her husband's community, developing some of its better-known products. But Melinda doesn't spend all her time at Microsoft. In fact, she devotes a large chunk of her time, resources, and attention to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on reducing extreme poverty in Africa and improving education in America. To date, she and her husband bill have donated more than 24 billion dollars to the Foundation.

# 5 - They're Not Money-Grubbers

Billionaire Michael Dell — The computer king’s wife, Susan Dell, is no slouch in the business department. She’s chairman of her own fashion line, called Phi, and a triathlete,constantly working on improving her performance in the sports she loves.  She didn't heed the temptation to just sit back and enjoy the billionaire lifestyle. Instead, she hustled to live up to the title of "billionaire wife.' Today, Susan heads her own fashion line. That's right -- she owns her own company!

# 6 - Many of Them are Actually Kind-Hearted

Kindness never killed anyone and this quality is present in most women in abundance.It is common that excellent men are usually drawn into those women who really care much about them and their career. They appreciate women who would accompany them when they are depressed and who share the jollity with them when they achieve success.

# 7 - Possess a Gentle Souls 

To err is human, hence, a forgiving heart is a necessity in trivial daily life. Forgiveness is the ladder to happiness and strong, romantic relationship. Not every excellent man is perfect, thus, they seek for women who would understand them with tolerance, who DON'T think about themselves all the time. After all, how many of us has donated any money to eradicate poverty in africa?

# 8 - They Want an Equal, not a Bauble

They both had the  same  set  of  attitudes,  beliefs  and  values,  and  both  believed  that  attaining  financial independence was worth making  short-term  sacrifices. 

Billionaire Kenneth Griffin — The Citadel hedge-fund chief is married to Anne Dias Griffin, who runs her own asset-management firm, Aragon Global Management. This is proof that the key to a good financial marriage — unlike the key to a good hedge fund — is high correlations.

# 9 - Dress to impress

Billionaires are looking for a partner who will fit in at company functions, cocktail parties and local benefits. This means that you should always be well-groomed. Get regular facials and manicures. Little details like skin and nails show that you take good care of yourself. Get plenty of exercise, and stick to a healthy diet to keep your body in shape and your energy level high.

# 10 - Reliability - Get your degree

Wealthy men are usually well-educated, and well-educated men need a partner who can carry on a decent conversation. Many people have the impression that billionaires care only about landing trophy wives, but this assumption is erroneous. Like any man, the billionaire may be initially attracted to the beautiful woman who hasn't read a newspaper since the Clinton administration, but he certainly won't marry her. You will need more than your cleavage to hold his attention, so pick up a book. Billionaire Larry Page — The other Google guy married Lucy Southworth, a Stanford “biomedical informatics doctoral student” — which sure beats “interior decorator” as far as billionaire-wife job titles go.

Now here's the question: 

Do you have that kind of mentality in you?

Do you have what it takes to look beyond your own self-interests?

CAN YOU MATCH A BILLIONAIRE HUSBAND?

Remember one thing -- the most successful, the most responsible, and the most commitment-ready men out there DON'T stay put. They keep moving. They keep growing. And they keep finding ways to become even BETTER men as time goes by.

And here's the thing -- they'll want their girlfriends and wives to keep up with them. They'll want the women in their lives to be just as dynamic, if not more so, than they are. And they definitely don't want a "trophy wife!"  After all, the most successful men out there definitely WON'T look for a woman who's only going to depend on them!

10 Most Dangerous Breed of Dogs

Some breed of dogs are harmless while other are extremely dangerous. They have aggressive by nature, if not trained properly it will be dangerous for human beings. Proper training and care can give you a better results for the purpose of guarding your properties. The list breed of dogs below are harmful for human beings if not trained properly and can be the reason of your death.

Pit Bulls 

United States origin, Dogs have killed at least 20 Americans so far last year, including a 3 day old infant. In 2 out of 3 attacks, the dogs were pit bulls. In the last 27 years, more than 320 people have been killed by dogs, more than half of them by Pit bulls. This fearless dog is best for the purpose of dog fighting. When a person was attack by these dogs, it will becomes so difficult to save that person.

Rottweilers 

Germany origin, These dogs are solid, stocky, deep-chested dog with a dependable and willing disposition, great intelligence and an unusually strong guarding instinct and aggressive by nature. Due to irresponsible breeders who don't know to trained properly, the Rottweiler has developed an undeserved reputation as a dangerous dog. However, their calmness, confidence and desire to please make them extremely popular for the police department and guide dog work.

Presa Canario

Canary Islands origin, These dogs are of strong character and are dominant animals requiring early socialization and obedience training. In some situations, the Presa can be aggressive toward other dogs and suspicious of strangers. They are famous for guarding purpose and can also fight with cattle.

Doberman Pinschers 

Germany origin, These dogs are aggressive large dog, short dark-haired breed dog, great hunting and guarding dog, temperament a compact, muscular and sturdy dog elegant appearance and dignified bearing, possessing great stamina and ability to develop more speed. Energetic, watchful, determined, incredulous, fearless, loyal and obedient, have protective instincts toward strangers. They need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys" from the "bad guys". Without careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to biting.

German Shepherds 

Germany origin, These dogs are used as working dogs, fearless, very intelligent, confident, alert, bold, cheerful, obedient and eager to learn. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage but not hostile. Serious and almost human in his intelligence. Love to be close to their families, but they are very wary of strangers. That's why should not be left isolated for long periods of time.

Huskies 

Alaska origin, These dogs are primarily bred as working dogs.They have greater endurance in sled racing, intelligent, energetic and are having gentle temperament. Good with children and friendly with strangers, that’s why not good for guarding purpose for they bark little and love everyone. A lonely Husky, or a Husky who does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive.

Alaskan Malamutes 

Nordic origin, It’s not a good idea to leave a bored Malamute out in the backyard as their mournful howl can stir up the neighborhood. These active and energetic dogs become very dangerous when they get bored. So its necessary to keep these dogs happy. Early socialization is important, simply because their substantial size can pose a potential threat to those around them. Malamutes are intelligent and learn quickly but it takes work and training. 

Boxer 

Germany origin, Boxers are very intelligent dogs who are totally devoted to their family and not aggressive by nature. The Boxer dog personality shows they are full of energy and are frisky, mentally and physically active, therefore make sure you keep them busy at all times or else they will get bored and get a bit destructive. Boxers are a bit headstrong and stubborn, so may prove to be difficult to train.

Dalmatian

Yugoslavia origin, These are large dog breeds, muscular body and has a powerful jaws, famous for their intelligence, excellent memory and aggressive by nature.This natural quality requires all dalmatians to remain active and agile. Few owners neglect this inbred 'need' and do not provide them with the proper excercise and outdoor activities. Most dog clubs warn that in this case, the dalmatian may get irritated and may pose behavior problems.

Chow Chow 

China origin, Chows are one of the cutest puppy breeds. Their round fluff-ball appearances, short legs makes it easy to see why a growing number of people are making these dogs family pets. But Chows grow into powerful dogs capable of causing serve injuries and rank among the top ten breeds that kill humans most frequently. Very aggressive, poor breeding are the reasons why Chows are known for their high rate of attacking humans and other animals.

10 World's most Expensive Weddings

 Prince Charles and Diana

Wedding gown cost 9000 pounds (25,700 pounds in today's value) 

Wedding cake cost $ 6,000

Wedding ring cost 30,000 pounds (85,700 pounds in today's value)

( Prince William has given his mother's ring to Kate Middleton )

Wedding bill: $48 million in 1981 ($110 million when adjusted for inflation)

 Unfortunately, the wedding ended in a divorce on August 28, 1996.

 Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia

Wedding took place at Vaux le Vicomte in France 

Wedding was a 5-day lavish affair

Invitation was a 20 page silver book

Around $1.5 million was spent on wine

Wedding bill: $60 million in 2005 ($66 million when adjusted for inflation)

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Floral decor cost $800,000 

Security arrangements cost $33 million

Wedding gown costs $300,000 to $450,000

Official holiday on April 29 is set to cost the economy $6 billion

Wedding bill: Estimated to be $50-80 million.

Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin

Hired super-yacht cost 90,000 euro per day for a week for his wedding party

Wedding bill: $8 million in 2008

 Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

Catering cost: $750,000 

Wedding cake cost: $11,000 

Tables and crockery $109,000 

For toilets: $15,000

Floral decor cost: $500,000 

Wedding bill: $5 million in 2010

 Liza Minnelli and David Gest

Wedding cake cost $40,000 (6ft. tall)

Wedding bill: $3.5 million in 2002 ($4.2 million when adjusted for inflation)

The couple split in July 2003 after 16 months of marriage

Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky

Elizabeth (8th time married) to construction worker Larry Fortensky 

Wedding bill: $2.5 million in 1991 ($4 million when adjusted for inflation)

It ended in a divorce after 5 years.

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

Fireworks in St. Salvador Church cost $150,000

Wedding bill: $3 million ($3.6 million when adjusted for inflation)

Settling the divorce suit cost a whopping $50 million for McCartney

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar

An eight-day celebration across Europe and Asia

Wedding bill: $2.5 million in 2007 ($2.6 million when adjusted for inflation.)

This high profile wedding also ended in a divorce

 Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman

Wedding bill: $2 million in 2005 ($2.2 million when adjusted for inflation)

This marriage also ended in a divorce

10 Stunning Tunnels Around the World

Guadarrama Tunnel

The Guadarrama Tunnel is part of the Spanish high speed rail network connecting Madrid and Valladolid and is one of the most important travel links in Spain. Crossing the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain peninsula, this double fornix tunnel is 16.5 miles long, with the widest of the two tunnels 33ft in diameter. The construction contract was signed in 2001, and work began soon after using a Tunnel Boring Machine, although progress was delayed by especially hard rock formations. The tunnel cost around $1.6 billion to build and upon completion, trains will be able to pass through at maximum speeds of 217mph.

Eiksund Tunnel

Although still under construction the Eiksund Tunnel in Norway is already the deepest underwater tunnel in the world at 942ft below sea level. At 4.8 miles long, the tunnel will service the areas of Heroy, Sande, Ulstein and Hareid. The reinforcement of this mammoth tunnel has already consumed around 172,000 square foot of concrete. More than 1,300 tonnes of explosives and a staggering 5 million blast holes were used to blast out the route. The tunnel was originally intended to be opened to the public in July of 2007, but numerous delays have pushed the date back into 2008.

Cu Chi Tunnel

As far as tunnels go, none can have had more impact on one country that the Cu Chi Tunnel network in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This 46.5 mile long system of secret tunnels was an invaluable asset to the Vietnamese in their war against the USA that functioned as a military base of operations, planning and storage for the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam’s infamous Tet Offensive in 1968. The network was also an invaluable communications link for NLF troops, and as time went by, developed from being merely a set of underground tunnels to contain kitchens, medical facilities and sleeping quarters; poor air quality and insect infestation made conditions extremely harsh. The tunnels have been properly reinforced and are open to tourists today as a war museum. The Cu Chi tunnel network was never actually officially commissioned, but building commenced in 1948 to defend against the French.

Gotthard Road Tunnel

It seems that in tunnel building the Swiss have found their calling (alongside chocolate and banks, of course), as the Gotthard Road Tunnel is one of the most heavily vehicle-travelled tunnels in the world. The Gotthard Road Tunnel comes in second behind its aforementioned compatriot the Lotschberg Base Tunnel in the list of the world’s longest land tunnels, with a total length of approximately 10.5 miles. As an important part of the Hamburg to Sicily transport route, estimates suggest the tunnel is used by at least 1.2 million trucks per annum, hence the chaos that ensued when two trucks collided in 2001 causing a fire within the tunnel, killing 11 people and closing the tunnel for the following two months. The tunnel now enforces a minimum 500ft distance between two lorries to avoid further catastrophe.

Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line

Often omitted from tunnel lists as it is in fact a metro line, the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line’s 25.5 mile length makes it the longest subway route in the world, so we feel it deserves some recognition. Originally opened in 1983, the line has been the subject of numerous expansions and lengthening until it achieved its well deserved title in 2007. It cuts the city of Moscow completely into two on a north-south axis, and has a total of 25 stops along an extensive journey through the Russian capital.

Lotschberg Base Tunnel

Constructed to reduce heavy truck traffic on Swiss roads, the Lotschberg Base Tunnel allows vehicles to be loaded onto trains in Germany, carried through Switzerland and unloaded in Italy, as well as providing a quicker route for tourists skiing in the Alps. The world’s longest land tunnel was revealed in an opening ceremony in June 2007. It lies a further 400m under the existing Lotschberg Tunnel. The 21.5 mile tunnel aims to carry 110 trains a day, with tilt passenger trains able to pass through at a speed of 200mph.

Channel Tunnel

One of the most celebrated engineering achievements of the modern era, the Channel Tunnel aka Chunnel holds the records for having the longest undersea tunnel section in the world (23.5 miles). It is also the longest international tunnel in the world and the second longest rail tunnel, its 31.5 mile length falling short of the Seikan Tunnel’s benchmark. Although the idea to build a permanent route across the channel dates back over 200 years, the tunnel wasn’t opened to the public until 1994. It consists of three parallel tunnels catering for freight trains and vehicle shuttles, as well as perhaps most importantly providing a Eurostar link between London, Paris and Brussels. At the deepest point the Channel Tunnel is 197ft beneath the seabed, which helps explain the reported £10 billion over-run on construction. The company that runs the trains through the tunnel, Euro Tunnel, have been in debt practically from the start. However, the tunnel has been gaining in popularity as track improvements made on the line to improve speeds into central London have come online.

North East MRT Line

Singapore’s North East MRT Line became the world’s first completely underground, automated and driver-less rapid transit line when completed at a cost $5 billion in 2002. The 12.5 mile long track connects central Singapore with the north-eastern part of the island. Each of the 16 stations were designed individually by the Art in Transit project, so each station has a unique style and identity. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the journey along the 4ft, 8inch gauge track operated by the SBS Transit Limited. Plans to expand the whole MRT network are currently in motion.

Laerdal Tunnel

The Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is a real feat of engineering that provides an invaluable link between the Bergen area and Eastern Norway, especially as winter conditions make the 6,000ft tall surrounding mountains simply too difficult to cross. At 15.2 miles long the Laerdal Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in the world. 200,000 16.5ft steel bolts hold it place and 376,736 square feet of concrete was poured to support the ceilings and walls. The monotonous 20 minute drive is purposely interrupted by 3 large caverns, which allow for a change of scenery for the driver and a chance to rest when tired. It is also the only tunnel in the world to have its own air treatment plant, situated 6 miles from Aurland, which removes dust and nitrogen oxide from the tunnel’s air supply.

Seikan Tunnel

The 33.4 mile long Seikan Tunnel is the longest mixed use road / rail tunnel in the world to link the two Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. The track itself is sunk 747ft beneath the water, making it the deepest of its kind in the world. Commissioned in 1955 after turbulence on the Tsugaru Strait sunk a ferry and killed 1,430 passengers, usual tunnel boring machinery could not be used on unpredictable terrain underneath the water; workers used over 2,800 tonnes of explosives to painstakingly drill their way through a particularly earthquake prone area.The labourious process was eventually completed in 1983 at the expense of 34 lives and $5 billion.