Worlds Largest Passenger Cruise Ship – Royal Caribbean

 

 

 

 

“Freedom of the Seas” 

M/S Freedom of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. The world’s largest passenger vessel, she can accommodate over 4,300 passengers on her fifteen passenger decks, served by over 1300 crew.

She is about 229 ft. longer, about 108,000 gross tons larger, and can accommodate 2,147 more passengers than RMS Titanic. Her operating costs are $1 million per day. Rooms for the maiden voyage were priced from $1,900 to $22,000 for the week. As routine service continues, starting room rates are expected to descend as low as $700 for cruises scheduled in the autumn of 2007. The ship consumes approximately 28,000 gallons of fuel per hour.

Facilities -

The ship features three swimming areas; an interactive water park, a dedicated adult pool and the main pool. There are 2 whirlpools cantilevered out from the ship’s sides. The Royal Promenade sports a coffee shop, Sorrento’s Pizzeria, a Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream shop, Vintage’s winery, the Bull and Bear Irish pub, and many Duty-free shops. The 13th deck features a sports area with amenities such as a rock climbing wall, the FlowRider (an onboard wave generator for surfing), a miniature golf course and a full size basketball court. Other items include an ice skating rink, a casino, a Johnny Rockets, Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the ship, flat panel televisions in all staterooms, and cell phone connectivity.

 

 

 

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Latest Sadhu or Baba in India…  Some one can translate in South Indian Languages or in English.

 

निर्मल बाबा का दरबार

 

१. नरेन्द्र मोदी ने यूपीए की सरकार को “निर्मल बाबा का दरबार” बता कर व्यंगकारों एवं राजनेतिक विश्लेश्कों के लिए अनंत संभावनाएं सृजित कर दीं हैं.

 

२. कल्पना कीजिये यूपीए सरकार निर्मल बाबा की जगह सिंहासन पर विराजमान हैं . दरबार सजा है . दरबारी और प्रजा २ -२ हज्जार रूपये देकर सामने बैठी है. आगे सोफों पर पांच और दस हज्जार दे दे कर वी.वी. आइ. पी. बैठे हैं .

 

३. दौनो हाथों में दो –दो माइक पकड़े अ.म.सिं गुहार लगाते हैं –

 

“ बाबा के चरणों में साष्टांग दंडवत ”

 

सरकार - कहाँ से आये हो ? 

 

अ.म.सि.- तहखाने में था बाबा. बहुत छुप छुप कर पहुंचा हूँ .

 

सरकार – क्या परेशानी है ?

 

अ.म.सिं.- सी डी पीछे पड़ी है बाबा . गूगल और यू ट्यूब काबू में नहीं आ रहे. इधर डिलेट करता हूँ उधर फिर अपलोड होजाती है.

 

सरकार- मुर्गी को दाना डालते हो ?

 

अ.म.सिं.- पन्द्रह दिन होगये बाबा . कसम से मुर्गी की शकल नहीं देखी.

 

सरकार – फिर कैसे होगा. जाओ एक मोटी मुर्गी को पेट भर दाना डालो . फिर उसको हलाल करो . बिल क्लिंटल –मोनिका लुइंसकी का नाम सात बार लेना.तुम्हारा काम हो जायेगा.

 

धन्य हो बाबा . प्रणाम.

 

४. दूर संचार के मारे परेशान आँख में आंसू की धार लिए –

 

बाबा के चरणों में शत शत प्रणाम .

 

कहाँ से आये हो?

 

तिहाड़ से आया हूँ बाबा .

 

क्या परेशानी है ?

 

बाबा सबने मिल कर खाया पर मेरे को फंसा दिया.

 

कभी रेवडियाँ बांटी हैं ?

 

नहीं बाबा . नाम भी नहीं सुना .

 

फिर कैसे होगा . सुना नहीं – “अंधा बांटे रेवड़ी फिर फिर खुद को देय” . जाओ कल से पूरी दिल्ली में रेवडियाँ बँटवाओ . खुद खाओ , सबको खिलाओ और हमको भी चढाओ.

 

धन्यवाद बाबा.

 

५. गुमसुम, उदास , परेशान व्यक्ति –( बोलता नहीं)

 

बाबा – चुप चुप खड़े हो बोलो क्या बात है ?

 

“ Economy is advancing. Fundamentals are strong. Country is progressing under SG.”

 

तो फिर यहाँ क्यों आये हो ?

 

“ Economy is advancing. Fundamentals are strong. Country is progressing under 

 

SG.”

 

क्या चाहते हो ?

 

अँधेरी नगरी चोपट राजा , टका सेर भाजी टका सेर खाजा .

 

भाजी छोड़ कर काजू की बर्फी खाओ . कल्याण होगा.

 

६. पटाक्षेप .दरबार खत्म . शांतता कोर्ट चालू आहे .

 

Junaid Baghdadi…

Junaid Baghdadi earned his livelihood as a professional wrestler. As was the norm, the Leader of Baghdad announced one day, “Today, Junaid Baghdadi will demonstrate his skills as a wrestler, is there anyone to challenge him.” An elderly man shakily stood up with his neck quivering and said, “I will enter the contest with him.”

Whoever was witness to this scene could not contain themselves, they burst out howling with laughter, clapping their hands. The King was bound by the law. He could not stop someone who of his own free will entered the bout. The elderly man was given the permission to enter the ring. He was about sixty-five years old. When Junaid Baghdadi entered the ring, he was dumbfounded as was the King and all the spectators of the Kingdom who were present. The single thought that occupied their minds was, “How will this old man be able to fight?”

The old man addressed Junaid with these words, “Lend me your ears.” He then whispered, “I know it is not possible for me to win this bout against you, but I am a Sayyid, a descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). My children are starving at home. Are you prepared to sacrifice your name, your honour and position for the love of Allah’s Prophet and lose this bout to me? If you do this I will be able to collect the prize money and thereby have the means to feed my children and myself for an entire year. I will be able to settle all my debts and above all, the master of both the worlds will be pleased with you. Are you, Oh Junaid, not willing to sacrifice your honour for the sake of the children of Rasulullah (peace be upon him)?”

Junaid Baghdadi thought to himself, “Today, I have an excellent opportunity.”

In a display of fervour Junaid Baghdadi executed a couple of maneuvers, demonstrating his finesse so that the King does not suspect any conspiracy. Junaid with a great display of antics did not use his strength and allowed himself to be dropped. The elderly man mounted his chest thus entitling him to the prize.

That night, Junaid Baghdadi had a dream of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who said, “Oh Junaid, you have sacrificed your honour, your nationally acclaimed fame, your name and position which was heralded throughout Baghdad in the expression of your love for my children who were starving. As of today, your name is recorded in the register of the Auliya (friends of Allah).”

Thereafter, this great wrestler learnt to defeat his nafs (desires) and became one of the most eminent Auliya of his time!

Source: From the book “Tajalliat-e-Jazb” by Shaikh Hakim Muhammad Akhtar.

 

Temperament

When John D Rockefeller ran the Standard Oil Company one of his senior executives made a mistake that cost over $2 million.

The other executives thought Rockefeller would come down heavy on him and probably fire him. But he didn’t. Before he called the man in, 
he sat down, took a notepad and wrote across the top of it: ‘Points in favour of this man’. Then he listed the man’s strengths, including how he’d once helped the company make the right decision and earn them millions of dollars.

One of the senior executives who witnessed it later said, ‘Whenever I am tempted to rip into someone, I force myself to sit down and compile a list of the good qualities they have. By the time I have finished, I have the right perspective. And best of all, my anger is under control. I can’t tell you how many times this habit has prevented me from committing one of life’s costliest mistakes-losing my temper. I recommend it to anyone who must deal with people.

So before you jump to conclusions about someone, stop and ask God for wisdom, then sit down and make a list of their best qualities. If you do you may come to a different conclusion. One thing is for sure, you’ll approach them with the right attitude and you won’t say things you’ll later regret

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Attitude- Story

There was a man who made a living selling balloons at a fair. He had all colors of balloons, including red, yellow, blue, and green. Whenever business was slow, he would release a helium-filled balloon into the air and when the children saw it go up, they all wanted to buy one. They would come up to him, buy a balloon, and his sales would go up again. He continued this process all day. One day, he felt someone tugging at his jacket. He turned around and saw a little boy who asked, “If you release a black balloon, would that also fly?” Moved by the boy’s concern, the man replied with empathy, “Son, it is not the color of the balloon, it is what is inside that makes it go up.” The same thing applies to our lives. It is what is inside that counts. The thing inside of us that makes us go up is our attitude. Have you ever wondered why some individuals, organizations, or countries are more successful than others? It is not a secret. These people simply think and act more effectively. They have learned how to do so by investing in the most valuable asset–people. I believe that the success of an individual, organization or country, depends on the quality of their people