Birds Sanctuary in Kerala

January 30th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
Dev Sri asked:


You can watch a wide variety of beautiful exotic birds at the bird’s sanctuaries of Kerala. Birds sanctuaries of Kerala have excellent moist deciduous teak forests and marshes dominated by bamboo and other grasses, most favourable environ for aerial population in India. These forests are also said to be amongst the most extensively forested belts in the Indian Peninsula housing some of the most desired homes of migratory birds in Kerala. On the travel vacations to Kerala the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary offers some of the excellent photography options.

Kerala Birds Sanctuaries

The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (also commonly known as the Thattekad Sanctuary) is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the northern bank of the Periyar River. The sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously. Ali described Thattekad in the 1930’s as the richest bird habitat in peninsular India, comparable only with the eastern Himalayas. The reserve boasts of a variety of migratory and resident bird species, including the rare Ceylon frogmouth and the rose-billed roller.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary lies 12km from Kottayam bordering the Vembanad Lake, and spread over 14 acres of land. This famous sanctuary is a haunt for migratory birds like darters, egrets, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoos and wild ducks amongst others. One can even get a glimpse of the Siberian storks that migrate to this place almost every year.

The Kumarakom bird sanctuary, an ornithologist’s paradise, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along the Vembabad Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Pathiramanal, an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here.

People seeking the thrill of exploring the natural beauty and its habitants in India will get the enchanting pleasure and enthusiasm from the bird’s sanctuaries of Kerala.

While tour through the bird’s sanctuaries of Kerala you come across rare species of birds. Birds are everywhere-a paradise of birds. The bird’s are gifted by the mother nature with various colours the bird species are making the bird sanctuary a multi-hued heaven, beside, the shrill voices of the birds are adding more liveliness to the park’s atmosphere.

The acrobatic skills of birds, eye catching migratory birds and after all the euphony of birds every morning and evening in the green patch of Kerala is joyful.

The Birds of Kumarakom Sanctuary

The sanctuary is a home to most of the avian species. Some of these permanently live and dwell here while there are other species of birds that migrate here from far off continents. Migratory birds which visit the sanctuary every year are Siberian Cranes, Indian Peafowl, Egrets, Darters, Herons, Parrots, Larks, Flycatchers, Wood Beetles and Teals. Resident bird species include Waterfowls, Cuckoos, Owls, Egrets, Herons and the water duck.

The Birds of Thattekkad Sanctuary

Rare birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black winged Kite, Grey Heron and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted. Indian roller, cuckoo, common snipe, crow pheasant, jungle nightjar, kite, grey drongo, Malabar trogon, woodpecker, large pied wagtail, baya sparrow, grey jungle fowl, Indian hill myna, robin bird, jungle babbler and darter are some of the common birds found here. There are a few rare birds as well which include: sunbird, shrike, fairy blue-bird, grey-headed fishing eagle, blackwinged kite etc.



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Online Slot Machines Guide: Mad Hatters Slot

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
Gregory DeVictor asked:


Slot machines are the most popular casino game in the world, both at land-based casinos and on online gambling sites. The main categories of online slot machines are classic 3-reel slots, the newer 5-reel video slots, fruit machines, and progressive slots. There are now about 1,000 online slot machines, powered by more than a dozen software providers.

Microgaming is the major software provider for the online gambling industry. Each month, Microgaming releases one to three new slot machines. This article discusses Mad Hatters, one of Microgaming’s newest slots.

Mad Hatters is a new 5-reel, 30 pay-line video slot about the Boston Tea Party.

Mad Hatters has a betting range that will suit any pocket. It accepts coins from 1¢ to 50¢. The maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 300 ($150). There are 33 winning combinations and the top jackpot is 20,000 coins.

Mad Hatters comes with wilds (Mad Hat), scatters (Bunny), up to 50 free spins, and a Cuckoo Bonus Game. The bonus game is activated if you hit three or more Cuckoo Clock symbols on the reels.

Symbols on the reels include Bunny, Tea Pot, Tea Cup, John Mad Hatter, James Mad Hatter, Jeff Mad Hatter, and Mad Hat.

Mad Hatters was released by Microgaming in June, 2006.

So there you have it, an introduction to Mad Hatters, one of Microgaming’s new slot machines. Whether you play slot machines in Las Vegas or at your favorite online casino, gamble only with money you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you want to spend during your gambling session and don’t exceed the spending limit should you lose. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead.



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So is the answer to World Peace to do a global DNA test and send everyone home, By by the party is over now?

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
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Since almost all conflect is based on people not being where they belong.

I could go back to Baveria and carve CucKoo Clocks.

The Palestinians could go back to the KSA and Egypt

Obama back to Arab East Africa

Indian Gaming could become the NAU

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Going mad needddd your help?

January 24th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
Allie T asked:


I remember button moon but does anyone remember one with similar graphics about a little boy and a man and woman who come out of cuckoo clocks. I think they were called Mr weatherman/Mr weather and miss sunshine or something and they would press buttons on this big tv to change the weather to make it sunny snowing etc i really loved it whats it called?

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Finding Fall Foliage Adventure With You Georgia RV

January 21st, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
David Porter asked:


In mid-August, the summer sun shines unrelentingly upon Georgia, as both the land and it’s inhabitants bake in the sweltering heat. A walk from the house to the mailbox is cause for perspiration, and going out of reach of a pool or lake on the weekends is simply unthinkable. Though hard to imagine at this point in time, fall will soon be in the air.

In the next 6 weeks or so, early morning and evenings will get that crisp chill that requires a cozy sweatshirt or soft sweater to dispel it. The rays of the sun will seem pleasantly warm again, and puffy white clouds float through bright blue skies.

To some, the onset of fall is a welcome respite from the dense heat of the summer, making them look forward to apple cider and pumpkins. To a certain group of travelers, however, fall signifies something else: the time for a drive to see the incredible colors of changing leaves.

Before you put your recreational vehicle in storage make sure you check out the foliage this fall.

Georgia RV enthusiasts are known for their love of adventure, travel and nature, and a trip in search of the season’s prettiest fall foliage qualifies on all three counts. Those in the know, the experts at many Georgia RV dealerships, suggest hitting the road in late October or early November for the brightest colors. While there are many mountain drives in Georgia and the surrounding areas that offer crisp, pretty autumn colors, Chattahoochee River Road is one that exemplifies what a fall foliage drive should be.

The rural route runs for 14 miles throughout the Mark Trail Wilderness, a 16,000 acre preservation area teeming with wildlife, streams and mountains that’s within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The gravel path winds and weaves through forests that are sure to be popping with color by the fall. Don’t forget the camera on this Georgia RV trip- you’ll certainly want to snap some photos of the serene natural scenery and deep rust colored foliage.

If there are any crafty folks along for the drive, the rest of the group might wish they’d brought a toy hauler to store the bundles of fall leaves the domestic diva is sure to gather up. Arts and crafts ideas for fall leaves are plentiful, and for many people, a fall drive in their recreational vehicle is the only way to capture supplies.

This rustic, gravel path feed into GA 75 and ends just north of Helen, GA. While the fall Foliage portion of this Georgia RV adventure may be over, the fun is just beginning! Helen, as any GA recreational vehicle dealer will tell you, is a very popular fall destination. A re-created alpine village of cobblestone streets and old-fashioned details of gingerbread trim, Helen is known for its Oktoberfest. Actually the longest Oktoberfest in the Southeast, Helen’s begins in the middle of September and runs through October.

Festivities begin during the day, with the whole town in a celebratory mood as they stroll the local shops and visit beer gardens. To further enhance the alpine feel, some shops offer instruction in the lost art of candle making, or show off collections of cuckoo clocks. At night, the town hall, or Festhalle, is the place to be and enjoy German bands, German dancing, German food, and, of course, German beer!

With several GA RV campgrounds very nearby, the fall foliage tour and Helen trip can easily be an overnight stay. That is, if there’s room for everyone in the RV after packing in the leaves, candles, German beer and cuckoo clocks!



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Is this guy cuckoo?

January 16th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
B-Notable asked:


One night, this guy is invited out for a night with the guys. He promised his live-in girlfriend that he would be home by midnight. Well, the hours passed and the beer was going down smooth, and before he knew it, it was 2:30 a.m. Drunk as a skunk, he headed for home.

Just as he got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hall started up and cuckooed 3 times.
Quickly, he realized that she’d probably wake up, so he was quite proud of himself when he thought to cuckoo nine more times. Even in his drunken haze, he fell asleep smiling about how he had escaped a possible conflict.

The next morning, his girlfriend asked him what time he got in, and he replied very smugly: Twelve O‘clock.

She didn’t seem disturbed at all, which made the guy feel even better.
She then told him that they needed a new cuckoo clock.

Why is that, he asked?

Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times, said “Oh, crap,” cuckooed 4 more times, cleared its throat, cuckooed another 3 times, giggled, cuckooed twice more, and then farted.

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What’s the origin of the cuckoo clock?

January 15th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
life is…… asked:


where is it made?
why did the clock maker chose the cuckoo bird?
please do answer my questions…

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do you have a cuckoo clock?

January 11th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
sparky asked:


i’ve got an antique one from germany that belonged to my step dad

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OSCAR Movies

January 10th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
John Lee asked:


Oscar films are in the world’s top film library works, most of them have a strong ideological content, reflecting the countries where the prevailing social cultural background, reflects the different countries and different eras of social values, is the world’s enduring the long river of history and culture masterpieces and treasures. Therefore, the value of this work lies not only in showing the film art of their own growth and glory, but also is unique from another perspective and faithfully recorded the development of national socio-cultural and social values change, the culture is a rare historical materials, has a strong ornamental and collector.

Features:Purchasing Oscar Collection 1-81 DVD Boxset requires only $ 149.07, which is 40%-60% of the price on eBay even plus the postage. It will be a not bad choice for you to enjoy them by yourself, present them to your friends, sell them out or dropship(dropshipping) them to your clients.

Weight:Oscar Collection 1-81 DVD Boxset and Packaging Weight

Total : 4.500 kg                      Unit:108pcs

Region: FREE Audio: English/Chinese/Japanese/ Discs: 108 Format: Support both NTSC & PAL

Display Format: Fullscreen Subtitle: English/Chinese/Spanish/Japanese/Korean

Summary:

01-1927 Wings

02-1929 The Broadway Melody

03-1930 All Quiet on the Western Front

04-1931 Cimarron

05-1932 Grand Hotel

06-1933 Cavalcade

07-1934 It Happened One Night

08-1935 Mutiny on the Bounty

09-1936 The Great Ziegfeld

10-1937 The Life of Emile Zola

11-1938 You Can’t Take It with You

12-1939 Gone With the Wind

13-1940 Rebecca

14-1941 How Green Was My Valley

15-1942 Mrs. Miniver

16-1943 Casablanca

17-1944 Going My Way

18-1945 The Lost Weekend

19-1946 The Best Years of Our Lives

20-1947 Gentleman’s Agreement

21-1948 Hamlet

22-1949 All the King’s Men

23-1950 All About Eve

24-1951 An American In Paris

25-1952 The Greatest Show on Earth

26-1953 From Here to Eternity

27-1954 On the Waterfront

28-1955 Marty

29-1956 Around the World in 80 Days

30-1957 the Bridge on the River Kwai

31-1958 Gigi

32-1959 Ben-Hur

33-1960 The Apartment

34-1961 West Side Story

35-1962 Lawrence of Arabia

36-1963 Tom Jones

37-1964 My Fair Lady

38-1965 The Sound of Music

39-1966 A Man for All Seasons

40-1967 In the Heat of the Night

41-1968 Oliver

42-1969 Midnight Cowboy

43-1970 Patton

44-1971 The French Connection

45-1972 The Godfather

46-1973 The Sting

47-1974 The Godfather, Part II

48-1975 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

49-1976 Rocky

50-1977 Annie Hall

51-1978 The Deer Hunter

52-1979 Kramer vs. Kramer

53-1980 Ordinary People

54-1981 Chariots of Fire

55-1982 Gandhi

56-1983 Terms of Endearment

57-1984 Amadeus

58-1985 Out of Africa

59-1986 Platoon

60-1987 The Last Emperor

61-1988 Rain Man

62-1989 Driving Miss Daisy

63-1990 DanceswiththeWolves

64-1991 The Silence of The Lambs

65-1992 Unforgiven

66-1993 Schindler’s List

67-1994 Forrest Gump

68-1995 Braveheart

69-1996 The English Patient

70-1997 Titanic

71-1998 Shakespeare in love

72-1999 American beauty

73-2000 Gladiator

74-2001 A beautiful mind

75-2002 Chicago

76-2003 The Return of the King

77-2004 Million Dollar Baby

78-2005 Crash

79-2006 The Departed 80-2007  No Country for Old Men 81-2008 Slumdog Millionaire

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My computer did the strangest thing ever, should I be worried?

January 8th, 2010 | Posted in cuckoo clocks   Comments Off
John Doe asked:


I was online checking email when I heard the weirdest sound I’ve ever heard. At first I thought is was one of those banner ads with sound but the sound was coming from the tower (!) and not the speakers.

Witnesses describe the noise as a clicking, like a rotary phone (if you remember them). Or a ticktock, like a mechanical or wind-up toy. Maybe something like a cuckoo clock?

This sound goes for a couple minutes, then the computer just shut down with out warning. The next thing you see is monitor saying “no signal.”

I never even dreamed a computer could make a sound like that. We have no idea what to make of it.*baffled* Basically, everyone was “wtf”….

I run XP Home Edition on a eMachines T3256..

Thanks

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