Sachin shortlisted for ICC Award

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is one of the five cricketers who have been shortlisted for the first LG People's Choice Award.

The other four shortlisted players were Mike Hussey of Australia,Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka, England captain Andrew Strauss and South African AB de Villiers, an ICC release said.

The award category, which has been included for the first time this year, will be chosen by cricket fans around the world who now have a chance to vote for their favourite player until September 10, the release said.

The cricketers have been selected on the basis of some innovative parameters by a five-member ICC selection panel, chaired by former West Indies captain and current chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee Clive Lloyd.

The panel also includes former international players Angus Fraser of England, Matthew Hayden of Australia, Ravi Shastri of India and Zimbabwe's Duncan Fletcher.

These parameters include innovation, dynamism, strength in decision-making, performing well under pressure and also executing a plan to distinction.

"Our great sport owes a lot to its dedicated and passionate cricket fans around the world for their non-stop support and commitment. This LG People's Choice Award is a perfect tribute to those avid and dedicated fans," said ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat.

"I urge all cricket lovers, irrespective of where they are living, to take active part in this online opportunity and make your vote count for your favourite cricketer," he added.

The LG ICC Awards ceremony is now in its seventh year.

Flower Meanings

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Your florist can help you send the right message. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives. For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, the Society of American Florists has compiled this list from a variety of different sources:

Alstroemeria	aspiring
Amaryllis	dramatic
Anemone	fragile
Apple Blossom	promis
Aster	contentment
Azalea	abundance
Baby's Breath	festivity
Bachelor Button	anticipation
Begonia	deep thoughts
Black-Eyed Susan	encouragement
Camellia	graciousness
Carnation
pink	gratitude
red	flashy
striped	refusal
white	remembrance
yellow	cheerful
Chrysanthemum
bronze	excitement
white	truth
red	sharing
yellow	secret admirer
Cosmos	peaceful
Crocus	foresight
Daffodil	chivalry
Delphinium	boldness
Daisy	innocence
Freesia	spirited
Forget-Me-Not	remember me forever
Gardenia	joy
Geranium	comfort
Ginger	proud
Gladiolus	strength of character
Heather	solitude
Hibiscus	delicate beauty
Holly	domestic happiness
Hyacinth	sincerity
Hydrangea	perseverance
Iris	inspiration
Ivy	fidelity
Jasmine	grace and elegance
Larkspur	beautiful spirit
Lavender	distrust
Lilac	first love
Lily
Calla	regal
Casablanca	celebration
Day	enthusiasm
Stargazer	ambition
Lisianthus	calming
Magnolia	dignity
Marigold	desire for riches
Nasturtium	patriotism
Orange Blossom	fertility
Orchid	delicate beauty
Pansy	loving thoughts
Passion flower	passion
Peony	healing
Poppy	consolation
Queen Anne's Lace	delicate femininity
Ranunculus	radiant
Rhododendron	beware
Rose
pink	friendship
red	passionate love
red & white	unity
white	purity
yellow	zealous
Snapdragon	presumptuous
Star of Bethlehem	hope
Stephanotis	good luck
Statice	success
Sunflower	adoration
Sweetpea	shyness
Tuberose	pleasure
Tulip
pink	caring
purple	royalty
red	declaration of love
white	forgiveness
yellow	hopelessly in love
Violet	faithfulness
Wisteria	steadfast
Yarrow	good health
Zinnia	thoughts of friends

How to make money with mobile home lots

It is today possible to not only buy mobile homes to live in, but to invest in mobile home lots and makemoney from it. With the help of these tips, you have a better chance at making money with your investment than ending up at a loss.

There are two types of mobile home lots you can invest in; fancy and simple mobile home lots. Though fancy lots look inviting, don’t invest in them as they don’t make money for you. The better option is the affordable ones as they cater to the people who can’t afford to buy stick build homes.

To them a mobile home is the only form of detached housing they can afford with security and a yard for their kids and dog. On the contrary, though some people may buy a fancy mobile home, they usually prefer investing and staying a stick build house which they can afford paying the same monthly rate. They thus vacate and leave you with your mobile home lot.
Understand your economics

Before you even consider investing in mobile home parks, you have to first understand its economics in terms of the range of its revenue and expense. Don’t be under the impression that investing in mobile home lots is similar to investing in other real estate like an apartment complex.

Make your investment only after finding out all the information you can about the plot. Find out about the property tax, any water and sewer costs you have to bear and if the plot has a good operating permit
Choose your park wisely

Choose your park wisely as not all of them have a future. Some signs of a winning plot worth investing in are its location, size, road infrastructure, size of lots, utility system, construction and competing apartment rents. Check out and confirm all this information before you make an investment.

Running a mobile home lot is different from running other real estate as it depends both on the personality of the customer and on the responsibilities the park owner has. So basically, to make money investing  in mobile home lots, you have to first spend time learning as much as you can about the subject. With the right hard work and professionalism you will be able to make a sizeable amount of money through your mobile home lot.

How to Make a Man Chase You! Follow This & You Will Stand Out in a Man's Mind Almost Instantly

Are you frustrated about the fact that your boyfriend is not really pursuing you enough? If you are scared about doing all the chasing and ending up a failure take a look at these tips mentioned below and learn how to get him to chase you.

Is he "into you"?
When a guy is really interested and into you then he WILL do all the chasing. He will talk to you, spend most of his time with you and no matter what - he will pursue you like you were the last woman on earth. The fact is that he will do this only when he knows that you are the woman for him.

Encourage him
Are you approachable? Is there anything in your manner or personality that puts up a "NO further" sign? It could be that he lacks the confidence he needs to pursue you. A little bit of encouragement on your part will certainly go a long way!

Don't do the chasing
If you are going to do all the chasing and pursuing, then he is going to sit back and enjoy the ride! As long as it suits him fine, he will keep showing up. But he will not change his behavior and start chasing you. If he has not done it before you got intimate with him he is not likely to do it after!

Let him know your feelings
This means not letting him get too comfortable with the way things are. Don't let him get used to you chasing him. Stop pampering him and let him know what you think for a change. Stop all mail, calls and messages and respond only when he communicates with you. If he does not want to lose you - he will chase you.

Use the powerful tool of jealousy
If the guy thinks you are too easy and available he could take you for granted. The trick is to play a little hard to get and if you are sure that he has feelings for you he is sure to get jealous if you flirt with other guys, and chase you.

Get busy
It is time to start doing the things you always wanted to do. This is a sure way to have fun and at the same time stop being so available. He will notice that you are having a great time without him and make him want you like crazy.

Have a huge friend circle
The moment your guy notices that you have a huge friend circle and a whole lot of male friends to boot, he is going to start wondering if he is going to lose you to one of them. Just hanging out with them and not necessarily going out on dates will make him insecure and chase you like his life depended on it!

Die Variety News - An Outstanding Free Magazine About Coin Die Varieties

Die Variety News is a free bimonthly magazine published by nationally known coin die variety expert Billy Crawford. Die Variety News, (DVN for short,) focuses primarily on recently discovered varieties in U.S. coins, with a special emphasis on Lincoln Cents, which is Crawford's collecting specialty. The magazine also frequently features Nickel varieties, and the classic die variety found on older U.S. coin types. The best thing about Die Variety News is the generous inclusion of large microphotographs of the coins, showing exactly what you need to look for to find and attribute the variety types Billy Crawford covers.
Die Variety Newsincludes a few regular features, including "Variety Spotlight," which is a special focus on a classic or famous variety type. My favorite DVN feature, "This and That Varieties," contains photos and descriptions of a number of reader-submitted die varieties from all kinds of (mostly U.S.) coin types.
Die Variety News is advertiser supported, and even the ads often feature fascinating error and variety coins! DVN is published in PDF format on the Web, and can be downloaded for free from Crawford's Die Variety News Web site. Be sure to save your copy to disk, because each issue is only available for a limited time.

The Meanings Of The Most Popular Tattoo Designs

Tattoos have been since ever a sign for some meaning that was linked with it. The meaning of Tattoos can be of spiritual nature but can also be a sign of strength or power, harmony and other qualities.
This is a list of the most popular tattoo designs and their meanings:

Anchor tattoo meaning: Safety, hope and salvation.
Angel tattoo meaning: Protection, guardians, keepers of dreams
Bat tattoo meaning: Longevity, happiness, mystery.
Bear tattoo meaning: Good nature, good luck, also ignorance.
Bird tattoo meaning: Birth, intuition, freedom.
Bull tattoo meaning: Fertility, power and strength.
Butterfly tattoo meaning: Spiritual immortality, temporary element of life.
Cat tattoo meaning: Linked to magic and bad omens.
Centaur tattoo meaning: Knowledge and nature, spirit of womanhood.
Chain tattoo meaning: If broken - freedom. If intact-slavery.
Clown tattoo meaning: Laughter, tears, uncertainties.
Clover tattoo meaning: Good luck.
Crescent moon tattoo meaning: Transformation and rebirth. Feminine power
Cross tattoo meaning: Sacrifice, love and salvation.
Crow tattoo meaning: Revival, Gods messenger.
Devil(baby)tattoo meaning: Mischievousness, urgent desire for sex.
Dog tattoo meaning: Man's best friend, loyalty, trustworthiness.
Dolphin tattoo meaning: Benefactor. The saviour's emblem.
Dove tattoo meaning: Universal symbol of peace.
Dragon tattoo meaning: Strength, power. Rules over fire and air.
Dragonfly tattoo meaning: Affinity with the Spiritual Life. Illusion.
Eagle tattoo meaning: King of birds. Might, spiritual growth.
Eye tattoo meaning: Self protection. Ever watching!
Fairy tattoo meaning: Good or evil supernatural powers.
Feather tattoo meaning: Creativity, rebirth and spiritual elevation.
Fish tattoo meaning: Plentifulness, spiritual peace.
Frog tattoo meaning: Positive symbol of pregnancy.
Hawk tattoo(tribal) meaning: Self-discipline.
Heart tattoo meaning: Love, provided it is neither bloody nor torn into pieces.
Horse tattoo meaning: Friend to man, kingship.
Leaf tattoo meaning: Joy, rebirth
Lion tattoo meaning: Might, awareness, immortality, bravery.
Lizard tattoo meaning: Symbolises the soul searching for light.
Lotus tattoo meaning: If open symbolises the sun, if closed, the moon.
Mermaid tattoo meaning: Temptation, seduction, materialism
Monkey tattoo meaning: Wisdom, knowledge, or evil powers.
Moon tattoo meaning: Varied rhythms of life.
Phoenix tattoo meaning: Rebirth
Reaper tattoo meaning: Death
Rose tattoo meaning: Fertility.
Scarab tattoo meaning: Strength and rebirth.
Skull tattoo meaning: Courage, Death.
Snake tattoo meaning: Temptation, knowledge and wisdom.
Spider tattoo meaning: Creativity.
SpiderWeb tattoo meaning: Denial of established order. Beware!
Star tattoo meaning: Spirit, inspiration, resolution of problems.
Sun tattoo meaning: Sacredness of life. Warmth, nurturing.
Sword tattoo meaning: Represents justice, honour, energy.
Tiger tattoo meaning: Fierceness, strength and power.
Turtle tattoo meaning: Fertility, long life.
Unicorn tattoo meaning: Chastity and purity.
Wolf tattoo meaning: Faithfulness in marriage.
YinYang tattoo meaning: Harmony and totality.

Because of their meaning Tattoos are an expression of individuality and should be chosen carefully.
No one wants to be laughed at because he did not know the special meaning of some tattoo on his back.
Before you go to the last step make sure that your dream tattoo design is the right one for you!
My Tip for choosing the right tattoo for you: Browse through a lot of Tattoo Ideas and get inspired by your feelings!

The Color Blue: What Does It Mean to You?

Colors are important in our lives. They are all around us; in nature, in our homes, and in the clothes we wear. The color blue means different things on different levels. Blue is natural, practical, and symbolic. We choose to wear specific colors to say something about us. The color blue is often associated with the serenity of the sky, with a sad and depressed mood, or with the music of the Blues. Some countries, like Greece, have blue as their national color and have it on their national flag. 

What does blue mean to you?

You probably associate the color blue with the blue of the sky and the ocean, and if you do, then you also associate blue with serenity and peace. It's no wonder! Blue is very much a tranquil color. In fact, it is said that the color blue produces chemicals that calm and soothe the mind and body. For this reason, blue is one of the most popular color choices for bedroom walls, and is often used to paint baby room walls.


Blue is often associated with "feeling blue" or being depressed. But studies show that the color blue inspires productivity in people. People, it is said, work better in blue rooms. And more than that, some fashion experts suggest that wearing blue to a job interview is great because blue makes a statement about loyalty. Blue creates the opposite impression of red, which is a color associated with power and passion. Fashion experts suggests wearing red to a job interview if you want to show power and strength.

Blue is also associated with the music genre, the Blues. In fact, the basic characteristic of the Blues is the "blue note", an irregular music note. The Blues are often sung about lost love and troubles, but in general blue is a positive, calming and serene presence in our lives.