Food That Helps Your Body

MUSHROOM – EAR

Slice a mushroom in half and it resembles the shape of the human ear.
And guess what? Adding it to your cooking could actually improve your hearing.
That’s because mushrooms are one of the few foods in our diet that contain vitamin D.
This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.

BANANA (SMILE) – DEPRESSION

Cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana.
The popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan.
Once it has been digested, tryptophan then gets converted in a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin.
This is one of the most important mood-regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production.
Higher levels are associated with better moods.

BROCCOLI – CANCER

Close-up, the tiny green tips on a broccoli head look like hundreds of cancer cells.
Now scientists know this disease-busting veg can play a crucial role in preventing the disease.
Last year, a team of researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found just a weekly serving of broccoli was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45 per cent.
In Britain , prostate cancer kills one man every hour.

GINGER – STOMACH

Root ginger, commonly sold in supermarkets, often looks just like the stomach.
So it’s interesting that one of its biggest benefits is aiding digestion.
The Chinese have been using it for over 2,000 years to calm the stomach and cure nausea, while it is also a popular remedy for motion sickness.
But the benefits could go much further.
Tests on mice at the University of Minnesota found injecting the chemical that gives ginger its flavour slowed down the growth rate of bowel tumours.

CHEESE – BONES

A nice ‘holey’ cheese, like Emmenthal, is not just good for your bones, it even resembles their internal structure.
And like most cheeses, it is a rich source of calcium, a vital ingredient for strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Together with another mineral called phosphate, it provides the main strength in bones but also helps to ‘power’ muscles.
Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is crucial for strong bones.
A study at Columbia University in New York showed teens who increased calcium intake from 800mg a day to 1200mg – equal to an extra two slices of cheddar - boosted their bone density by six per cent.

BEANSPROUTS – SPERM

The stir-fry favourite bears an uncanny resemblance to the images we see of ‘swimming’ sperm trying to fertilise an egg. And research from the US suggests they could play an important part in boosting male fertility.
A study at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio showed that to make healthy sperm in large quantities, the body needs a good supply of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against damage by harmful molecules called free radicals.
Just half a cup of bean sprouts provides 16 per cent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C for a man.
It’s not just dad but baby too who could benefit.
Bean sprouts are packed with folate, a vitamin that prevents neural tube defects, where the baby is born with a damaged brain or spine.

GRAPES – LUNGS

OUR lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli.
These structures, which resemble bunches of grapes, allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream.
One reason that very premature babies struggle to survive is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy.
A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema.
Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy.

TOMATO – HEART

A TOMATO is red and usually has four chambers, just like our heart.
Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene, a plant chemical that reduces the risk of heart disease and several cancers.
The Women’s Health Study — an American research programme which tracks the health of 40,000 women — found women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had 30 per cent less heart disease than women who had very little lycopene.
Lab experiments have also shown that lycopene helps counter the effect of unhealthy LDL cholesterol.
One Canadian study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, said there was “convincing evidence’ that lycopene prevented coronary heart disease.

WALNUT – BRAIN

THE gnarled folds of a walnut mimic the appearance of a human brain - and provide a clue to the benefits.
Walnuts are the only nuts which contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
They may also help head off dementia. An American study found that walnut extract broke down the protein-based plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at Tufts University in Boston found walnuts reversed some signs of brain ageing in rats.

ALIEN SPACESHIPS TO ATTACK EARTH IN 2011

Three giant alien spaceships are heading for Earth!  Scientists predict they will arrive in early 2011.
UFO encounters continue to increase – as documented on WWN.  And today scientists at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), an independent non-commercial organization,  made a major announcement:
“Three giant spaceships are heading towards Earth. The largest one of them is 200 miles wide. Two others are slightly smaller. At present, the objects are just moving past Jupiter.  Judging by their speed, they should be on Earth by early 2011,” said John Malley, the lead extraterrestrial expert at SETI.
The spaceships were detected by HAARP search system. The system, based in Alaska, was designed to study the phenomenon of northern lights. According to SETI researchers, the objects are extraterrestrial spaceships. They will be visible in optical telescopes as soon as they reach Mars’s orbit – sometime in March of 2011. The US government has been reportedly informed about the event.

SETI researchers have spent fifty years monitoring space.   Professor Malley said that they have conclusively proven that “we are just newcomers in this huge and unexplored world. Many believe that there are many other civilizations in space beside our own civilization.”
Wikileaks recenlty released many classified documents that prove that NASA and high-level U.S. official are aware of the three spaceships and are making plans to battle the spaceships.  They have been concealing information from the U.S. public for decades. Wikileaks also confirms that the UFO sightings over the last three months prove that the alien invasions (long predicted by SETI) has begun. The three spaceships will mark the official beginning of the alien invasion.
Malley said that recently a Chinese official, Mao Kan, had obtained over than 1,000 secret NASA photographs depicting not only human footprints, but even a human carcass on the surface of the Moon. Some of the bones in the carcass were missing, the official said. The human corpse must have been dropped on the Moon from an alien spaceship, whereas the extraterrestrials kept some tissue samples for research.
Dr. Ken Johnston, former Manager of the Data and Photo Control Department at NASA’s Lunar Receiving Laboratory, said that US astronauts had found and photographed ancient ruins of artificial origin on the Moon.  US astronauts had seen large unknown mechanisms on the Moon.
Both Johnston and Mao Kan agree that the alien spaceships are heading for Earth.
Beginning in February of 2011 the U.N. will begin preparing citizens of the world for the attack of the three spaceships – which are believed to come from Planet Zeeba.

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Don't drink coffee and drive

London: Experts have challenged UK government's advice that urges drivers to drink caffeinated drinks if they feel tired, saying that the stimulant could have potentially dangerous side-effects.

A motoring group and a car parts store chain said drivers who rely on energy drinks and coffee to keep them awake are at a higher risk of both increased aggression and worse fatigue when the caffeine''s effects are over.
Halfords and the Institute of Advanced Motorists also said excessive consumption of energy drinks could produce symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication.
Meanwhile, sleep experts described the claims as "fear-mongering" and said research showing the beneficial effects of combining caffeine with naps had led to it being added to the Highway Code.
Halfords expressed concern about the lack of information about the effects of caffeine drinks and how much drivers should consume.
The firm said other studies showed that one hour after drinking a highly caffeinated and sugared drink, some motorists suffered delays in their reaction times.

"Caffeine drinks and coffee are often recommended as an antidote to tiredness, but the side-effects are less well promoted," the Scotsman quoted Mark Dolphin, Halfords motoring expert, as saying.
"The best advice for drivers is to make sure they have a good night''s rest before setting out on a long journey. They should stop at least every two hours, and if feeling tired, should stop and have a break," said Dolphin.
Neil Greig, of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, said: "We would like to see small warnings on cans informing people that the effects can be short-lived and not to consume too much of these products.
"Energy drinks are good as a quick fix, but they''re no substitute for regular breaks.
"Having a high-caffeine drink is a one-off hit - you can''t repeat it, as this type of drink does not produce the same effect in a couple of hours'' time," said Greig.
Source: Agencies

The world's top 10 universities, 2010

 

Harvard forfeits first place to the University of Cambridge in a league table of the world's top institutions, the first time in the list's seven year history that the Ivy League university has been knocked off the number one spot

The QS table is based on measures of research quality, graduate employability, teaching and how international the faculties and student bodies are.
Harvard was still most popular among the 5,000 employers polled worldwide, but Cambridge was voted best for research quality in a survey of 15,000 academics and took overall first place. The rankings also use citation counts from a database of academic publishing.
So here are the top 10 universities in the world.
First up: Cambridge University

Name: University of Cambridge
Score: 100.00
Location: Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN United Kingdom
History
The University of Cambridge (informally Cambridge University, or simply Cambridge) is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second oldest university in both England and the English-speaking world and the seventh oldest university globally.
Academically, Cambridge ranks as one of the world's topmost universities, as well as the leading university in Europe, and contends with Oxford for first place in UK league tables. Affiliates of the University have won more Nobel Prizes than those of any other institution in the world - with 88 Nobel Laureates as of October 4, 2010 - the most recent one being Robert G. Edwards for the prize in physiology or medicine. The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities, the Coimbra Group, the League of European Research Universities and the International Alliance of Research Universities. It forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of British universities.
Courses offered
There is a variety of options for studies at Cambridge - undergraduate studies, graduate studies, conferences and part-time courses for adult learners and executive education and training are just some of the numerous learning opportunities available here.
Most well known for/Specialises in
Although diversified in its research and teaching interests, Cambridge today maintains its strength in mathematics.
Prominent faculty (including Indians)
Prominent current members of the Faculty of Economics include Sir Partha Dasgupta, who has been President of both the Royal Economic Society and the European Economic Association and Professor David Newbery, who has also been President of the European Economic Association. Other current Faculty members are closely involved in a number of governmental and international advisory panels and research groups.
Famous Alumni
Among the most famous of Cambridge polymaths is Sir Isaac Newton, who spent the majority of his life at the university and conducted many of his now famous experiments within the grounds of Trinity College. Sir Francis Bacon, responsible for the development of the Scientific Method, entered the university when he was just twelve, and pioneering mathematicians John Dee and Brook Taylor have also studied at this prestigious university.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Graduate students operate on the basis of the academic year which extends beyond the end of the Easter Term. The Academic year commences on 1st October and finishes on 30th September each year. Dates for General Admission (the degree ceremony mainly for undergraduate awards) and other degree ceremonies are listed separately. Graduands should check with their College's Praelector to find on which of the dates their College will be represented.
Tentative cost of courses
£3,290 per year. Details of the costs expected are available from the University Graduate Studies Prospectus.
Scholarships offered
The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust offer part-cost and a limited number of full-cost awards to overseas (non-EU) students, including affiliated students, who have been accepted for admission by a Cambridge College. To apply for funding through the Trusts, you must have been offered a place at one of the Colleges, at which point the College will ask you to complete an application form. All awards are allocated based on academic merit, and are means-tested.
Presence in India
For over 150 years, Cambridge has been attracting students and scholars from India, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in their fields of arts, humanities, science, politics to name but a few areas. The connections with India are not however only one way and there are numerous instances of Cambridge academics and students spending time in India on their own for fieldwork visits or with their collaborators and partner institutions. Detailed information about the University's long-standing connections with India can be found at the 'Cambridge India Partnership' website.
In addition to the academic linkages, the University is also present in India through its two subsidiary businesses - namely Cambridge Assessment and Cambridge University Press - as well as the network of alumni societies.
Next: Harvard University

Name: Harvard University
Score: 99.18
Location: 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 02138 United States
History
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. It was named after its first benefactor, John Harvard. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation (officially The President and Fellows of Harvard College) chartered in the country.
Harvard employs over 2,000 faculty to teach and advise approximately 6,700 undergraduate and 13,600 graduate and professional students. Eight U.S. Presidents have graduated from Harvard and 75 Nobel Laureates have been affiliated with the university as students, faculty, or staff. Harvard is also the alma mater of sixty-two living billionaires, the most in the country. The Harvard University Library is the largest academic library in the United States, and the second largest library in the country.
Courses offered
Harvard's searchable catalog lists over 8,000 courses offered at Harvard University from over 100 departments.
Most well known for/Specialises in
Although it covers nearly all conceivable courses under its roof, Harvard is primarily known for its law and business degrees.
Prominent faculty (including Indians)
Among its most famous current faculty members are biologist E. O. Wilson, cognitive scientist Steven Pinker, physicists Lisa Randall and Roy Glauber, chemists Elias Corey, Dudley R. Herschbach and George M. Whitesides, Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt, economists Amartya Sen, N. Gregory Mankiw, Robert Barro, Stephen A. Marglin, Don M. Wilson III and Martin Feldstein, political philosophers Harvey Mansfield and Michael Sandel, and sociolinguist Anne Harper Charity Hudley. Since 1974, 19 Nobel Prize winners and 15 winners of the American literary award, the Pulitzer Prize, have served on the Harvard faculty.
Famous Alumni
Notable graduates of Harvard include Theodore Roosevelt, George W. Bush, Benazir Bhutto, Al Gore and Michael Crichton, to name just a few. Seventy-five Nobel Prize winners are affiliated with the university.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Harvard's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in early September and ending in mid-May. Detailed information on their admission procedures can be found at Harvard's website.
Tentative cost of courses
$53,950 - $56,750. Financial aid is awarded to help with all of these expenses, including an additional standard allowance for travel expenses. In addition, health insurance coverage is required at a cost of $1,788 unless the student is covered under the family's health plan.
Scholarships offered
Harvard does not award merit scholarships. However, students last year brought with them to Harvard more than $13 million in scholarships from outside resources, thus enhancing their own financial flexibility during their college years.
Presence in India
Harvard Business School (HBS) has opened a new India Research Center (IRC) in Mumbai as part of its ongoing commitment to creating intellectual capital for use worldwide as well as to building and strengthening relationships with leading companies, universities, and other organizations around the globe.
Next: Yale University

Name: Yale University
Score: 98.68
Location: P.O. Box 208236, New Haven 06520 United States
History
Yale University is a private Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Incorporated as the Collegiate School, the institution traces its roots to 17th-century clergymen who sought to establish a college to train clergy and political leaders for the colony.
The University's assets include a US$16.3 billion endowment, the second largest of any academic institution, as well as the second largest academic library in the world, with some 12.5 million volumes held in more than two dozen libraries. 49 Nobel Laureates have been affiliated with the University as students, faculty, or staff.
Courses offered
Yale University comprises three major academic components: Yale College (the undergraduate program), the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the professional schools. In addition, Yale encompasses a wide array of centers and programs, libraries, museums, and administrative support offices.
Most well known for/Specialises in
The undergraduate school, Yale College, is the heart of the University. More than 2,000 undergraduate courses in the liberal arts and sciences are offered each year by over sixty-five departments and programs, forming a curriculum of remarkable breadth and depth. The faculty is dedicated to undergraduate teaching, and many of Yale's most distinguished professors teach introductory-level courses.
Prominent faculty (including Indians)
Yale's English and Comparative Literature departments were part of the New Criticism movement. Of the New Critics, Robert Penn Warren, W.K. Wimsatt, and Cleanth Brooks were all Yale faculty. Later, the Yale Comparative literature department became a center of American deconstruction. Jacques Derrida, the father of deconstruction, taught at the Department of Comparative Literature from the late seventies to mid-1980s.
Famous Alumni
Yale has produced many notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents, nineteen U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and several foreign heads of state.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
To be accepted to study at Yale, interested applicants must apply directly to the school, college, or program where the degree will be awarded: Yale College for undergraduate degrees; the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for doctoral programs and some master's degrees; or one of the professional schools.
Tentative cost of courses
Tuition and fee rates vary for each school, and are established annually. The actual rates are generally available in the spring from a financial aid office.
Scholarships offered
Most financial aid is in the form of grants and scholarships that do not need to be paid back to the University, and the average scholarship for the 2006-2007 school year was $26,900.
Option 1: While Yale does not award merit-based awards, its students often qualify for merit awards from other organizations. Check out the new CAPFAA scholarship for undergrad and graduate students, as well as other opportunities, on the university website. Yale admits students for their academic and personal promise without regard to ability to pay. Its new financial aid policies increase the number of families who qualify for aid. Yale maintains that concern about cost should not keep students from applying. 100% of demonstrated need will be met.
Option 2: Procedures for applying for financial assistance are set by the individual schools. Refer to the university's website for details on your school of preference.
Presence in India
Yale shares its tradition of leadership and service by partnering with the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India to commemorate the nation's achievements and to look ahead to the opportunities for India to realize its immense promise and capacity.

Next: University College London

Name: University College London
Score: 98.54
Location: University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
History
UCL was established in 1826 in order to open up education in England for the first time to students of any race, class or religion. The idea was bold, radical, and responsive to the needs of the world -- three qualities that the college believes passionately in to this day. Its founding principles of academic excellence and research, aimed at addressing real-world problems, inform the university's ethos to this day.
Although UCL voluntarily remains a constituent college of the University of London, it is in most ways comparable with free-standing, self-governing and independently funded universities, and it awards its own degrees.
Located in one of the most metropolitan cities in the world, the college has always believed that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society.
Whether designing the iconic parks or buildings of tomorrow, or grappling with issues such as global health or climate change, the challenges of daily life inspire each generation of UCL students and academics.
Courses offered
UCL offers degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate (postgraduate) level. It also has short courses for adult learning and professional development. UCL's departments offer a growing range of programmes designed to meet both specific professional development and more general interest. Attendance may be through short courses, summer schools or evening seminars. Stand-alone modules, for which academic credit may be awarded, can be taken from certain graduate degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas.
Most well known for/Specialises in
UCL is a major centre for biomedical research, besides offering a variety of regular courses.
Prominent faculty (including Indians)
Notable former UCL faculty and staff include Jocelyn Bell Burnell (co-discoverer of radio pulsars), A. S. Byatt (writer), Lucian Freud (painter), Francis Galton (founder of psychometrics and father of fingerprinting), Sir Frank Kermode (literary critic) and John Stuart Mill (philosopher). All five of the naturally occurring noble gases were discovered at UCL by Sir William Ramsay, who was a professor of chemistry and after whom Ramsay Hall is named.
Famous Alumni
There has been at least one Nobel Laureate from the UCL community every decade, Rabindranath Tagore being one of them, since the establishment of the Nobel Prizes in 1901. There are currently 21 Nobel prizewinners amongst UCL's alumni and former staff.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
For graduate courses, applications are made direct to UCL. There are three options to apply -- online, through a downloadable application form (pdf format), or through a graduate application package (which will be sent to you on request). Applicants who need to meet funding deadlines should submit their applications in good time and certainly no later than five weeks before a funding deadline or 1 March, whichever is the earlier. Although UCL does not have a general deadline for the receipt of applications for graduate study, closing dates are specified for a limited number of programmes (details of which can be found at the college's website).
All undergraduate applications to UCL are made online through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. In order to ensure that all applicants are treated equally UCL asks that, regardless of where you are applying from, you submit your application to UCAS by 15 January 2011 at the latest (if applying for Medicine, apply by 15 October 2010). Applications made after these deadlines cannot be guaranteed equal consideration, and will be considered at the discretion of individual departments.
Tentative cost of courses
The fees vary according to the course selected. A detailed break-up on costs that can be expected, including tuition fees, can be found at the college website.
Scholarships offered
Funding schemes include scholarships, awards, prizes, medals, bursaries, and loans.
UCL defines scholarships, awards, prizes and medals as schemes which award funding on the basis of applicants' academic achievements and potential; scholarships will normally be of a higher value than prizes and medals. Prizes and medals are usually awarded to current students only.
Bursaries, grants and loan schemes take account of applicants' financial circumstances.
Presence in India
A small public library supported by UCL Library Services was opened in the Barabanki area of Uttar Pradesh in India in 2009. The library was set up in a room of a village school. The main idea of establishing rural libraries is to combat illiteracy. The project that founded this library has scope to be stretched to found more libraries.
Next: MIT

Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Score: 98.19
Location: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
History
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research institute located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded by William Barton Rogers in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States, the institute adopted the European polytechnic university model and emphasized laboratory instruction from an early date. Its current 168-acre campus opened in 1916 and extends over 1 mile along the northern bank of the Charles River basin. MIT was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1934 and researchers were involved in efforts to develop computers, radar, and inertial guidance in connection with defense research during World War II and the Cold War. In the past 60 years, MIT's educational disciplines have expanded beyond the physical sciences and engineering into fields like biology, economics, linguistics, political science, and management.
Courses offered
Spanning five schools -- architecture and planning; engineering; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; and science -- and more than 30 departments and programs, an education at MIT covers more than just science and technology.
Most well known for/Specialises in
MIT is known best for a strong emphasis on scientific and technological research.
Prominent faculty (including Indians)
MIT faculty members, including ones in the past, have won a total of 27 Nobel Prizes, the majority in Economics or Physics. Among current faculty and teaching staff, there are 80 Guggenheim Fellows, 6 Fulbright Scholars, and 29 MacArthur Fellows.
Famous Alumni
Many of MIT's over 120,000 alumni and alumnae have had considerable success in scientific research, public service, education, and business. 76 MIT alumni have won the Nobel Prize, 44 have been selected as Rhodes Scholars, and 55 have been selected as Marshall Scholars.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Students normally enter the Graduate School in September, but some departments allow students to enter in February or June. Notification about admission for September is sent as soon as action is taken (normally before April 1). For February and June applicants, notification is usually sent as soon as the application is complete. The deadlines for the institute's different departments, along with the entrance dates, can be found at the MIT website.
Tentative cost of courses
The estimated average budget for a single graduate student enrolled at MIT for the academic year of nine months is approximately $66,276. A calendar year budget is about $87,692. These figures include tuition (nine months), books and supplies, hospitalization and accident insurance fees, with an allowance for a reasonable standard of living.
The estimated living expenses assume that a student will live frugally. Little is allowed for clothing, travel, and incidental expenses. The budget does not include the purchase or maintenance of an automobile or other such major items. It may be possible with careful budget planning to reduce the allowances for housing and food, but not by more than two or three hundred dollars. Round trip transportation costs and travel insurance are not included.
Scholarships offered
Scholarships, grants and fellowships are types of funding you receive that do not have to be paid back. The main differences lie in the criteria used to award this gift aid and which students are eligible to receive them. In general, scholarships and fellowships are awarded based on academic merit and grants on financial need, although MIT refers to need-based grant money awarded to undergraduates as a scholarship. Scholarships can be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students, grants are awarded primarily to undergraduates, and fellowships primarily to graduate students. The most important thing for you to know about gift aid is how to apply for it.
MIT provided 76 per cent of all aid to its undergraduates in 2008-2009. Of this MIT financial aid, 92 percent took the form of scholarships, less than1 percent was loans, and about 7 percent employment. The average amount per student in 2008-2009 was $29,891.
Presence in India
The institute, among its global initiatives, has an MIT-India Initiative, which is a partnership between MIT and visiting academics and prominent public figures from India. The Initiative facilitates collaborative research ventures in order to foster India's economic growth and enhance global understanding of the new, emerging India. It supports an ambitious portfolio of activities.
Next: Oxford

Name: University of Oxford
Score: 98.2
Location: University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom
History
Oxford was the first University in the English-speaking world. Its aim is to remain at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and research.
Students from more than a 140 countries and territories make up a student population of over 20,000, including 11,765 undergraduates and 8,701 postgraduates. Over a third of the student population comes from outside the United Kingdom.
But it is not just longevity and global reach that mark Oxford out and give the University its special character. There is also the distinctive college and tutorial system which underpins a culture of close academic supervision and careful personal support for its outstanding students. The colleges and halls of which there are more than 40 also help to foster the intense interdisciplinary approach that inspires much of the outstanding research achievement of the University and makes Oxford a leader in so many fields. It is an approach especially suited to confronting many of the hugely complex challenges in life.
Courses offered
Oxford offers a huge variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, which are alphabetically listed at its official website. Each year thousands of people take up lifelong learning opportunities through Oxford University. Oxford University also offers online and distance learning options.
Most well known for/Specialises in
Oxford is a world leader in science research and education, but 2010 is a particularly special year for science. It marks a number of key anniversaries that link the University of Oxford with major scientific milestones.
Famous Oxonians
Throughout its history, Oxford has produced gifted men and women in every sphere of human endeavor who have studied or taught at the University. Among these are 26 British Prime Ministers, including the current one, at least 30 international leaders; 47 Nobel Prize winners; 7 current holders of the Order of Merit; at least 12 saints and 20 Archbishops of Canterbury; and some 50 Olympic medal winners. Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was educated at Oxford.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Candidates must check to see if there is a written test for their subject and ensure that they have registered where required. Oxford starts accepting UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) applications for undergraduate courses from September 1 to October 15 every year.
The University requires online applications for the majority of postgraduate programmes. Paper applications are only acceptable where there is no option to make an online application to the course or in other exceptional cases where it is not possible to apply online. Courses that do not accept online applications are listed in the Oxford website. Application deadlines vary according to the course selected.
Tentative cost of courses
The Oxford website provides information and advice to prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students about fees payable for University tuition, to the college, living costs and sources of funding at the University of Oxford.
Scholarships offered
There are a limited number of undergraduate scholarships available to both UK and international students. More information including details on eligibility and how to apply are available on the official website. A wide range of graduate scholarships is offered by the collegiate University. Performing a search by answering simple questions in the website will yield results that link directly to relevant scholarship web pages containing full information about eligibility and how to apply.
Presence in India
The Indian branch of Oxford University Press, established in 1912, has a proud tradition of publishing its own distinguished scholarly list. Oxford University has started a new postgraduate degree in Modern South Asian Studies, including language studies, and the new MSc in Contemporary India welcomed its first intake of students in 2008. Building on its annual Oxford-India Business Forum, the Saïd Business School is establishing the University of Oxford India Business Centre, co-located in India and in Oxford. Elsewhere, Oxford scientists are connecting with their Indian counterparts through unique networks in physics and cancer research.
Next: Imperial College London

Name: Imperial College London
Score: 97.8
Location: Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ
History
Consistently rated among the world's top university institutions, Imperial College London today is a globally positioned science-based university whose reputation for excellence in teaching and research attracts 11,500 students and 6,000 staff of the highest international quality.
At the heart of the College's strategic intent is the commitment that Imperial will continue to develop its academic activities to meet the changing needs of society, industry and healthcare.
Medical breakthroughs, scientific discoveries and new technologies conceived at Imperial College have helped shape the last 100 years. Imperial researchers are now tackling the issues of the next 100 years and beyond.
Courses offered
Imperial College offers over 110 undergraduate and 120 postgraduate courses.
Most well known for/Specialises in
Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
For all full-time undergraduate higher education courses, you must make an online application via UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). All applications which include choices for medicine must be submitted by October 15.
Applications for postgraduate taught programmes open on November 22. Only online applications are accepted.
Tentative cost of courses
The fees depend on the course selected. A detailed fee structure (course-wise) has been provided at the official website.
Scholarships offered
Imperial College offers undergraduate scholarships that reward academic excellence. The eligibility depends on the achievement. Scholarships available from the College do not have to be repaid.
The Student Financial Support team administers a variety of scholarships and award schemes to support postgraduate study. Details can be found at the official website.
Next: University of Chicago

Name: University of Chicago
Score: 97.5
Location: 5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637
History
Founded in 1890 by the American Baptist Education Society and oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, the University's land was donated by Marshall Field, owner of the legendary Chicago department store that bore his name. Rockefeller described the donation as "the best investment I ever made."
Located in the community of Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side, just 15 minutes from the city center, the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to contribute to, and draw from, the strength and diversity of this world-class metropolis. It has also made an indelible mark on the world at large.
Courses offered
Besides offering undergraduate graduate courses, the university also has professional schools and continuing education options (for persons with a bachelor's degree).
Most well known for/Specialises in
The University of Chicago is a pioneer in economics, sociology, literary criticism, and legal education, and is the home to the country's largest university press.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
The University of Chicago accepts the Common Application for undergraduate courses. It also requires the University of Chicago Supplement, which can be found and submitted online. First-year applications can be sent starting from November 1, right through till January 3.
All of the graduate divisions accept applications through the Online Application for Graduate Studies. For more information on program-specific application deadlines, refer to the official website.
Tentative cost of courses
The average expense budget for an academic year is available at the university's website. Entering first-year and transfer students must also pay a College Class Fee in their first year.
Tuition for full-time graduate or professional study varies by academic unit. There are also several required fees. In addition, unless you have medical insurance comparable to the University's policy, you must carry the health insurance plan available through the University.
Scholarships offered
The University of Chicago awarded more than $75 million in grants and scholarships in 2009-10. The University of Chicago offers a number of its own merit scholarships to first-year applicants.
Graduate students at the University receive various levels of financial support and a wide range of student privileges. For more information, visit the university's website.
Presence in India
University of Chicago scholars are at the forefront of research and scholarship on South Asia. In addition to working with these scholars and having access to one of the world's leading private South Asian libraries, students can take part in a quarter-long study program in Pune, India.
Next: Princeton University

Name: Princeton University
Score: 96.0
Location: Princeton, New Jersey 08544 USA
History
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.
As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,000 undergraduate students and 2,500 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
Courses offered
Undergraduate students at Princeton benefit from the extraordinary resources of a world-class research institution dedicated to undergraduate teaching. Students graduate with either the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.).
The Graduate School offers advanced degrees spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.
Doctoral education available in all disciplines emphasizes original and independent scholarship, while master's degree programs in architecture, engineering, finance, public affairs and public policy prepare candidates for careers in public life and professional practice.
Most well known for/Specialises in
One of the world's great research centers, Princeton University is the site of pioneering work across all academic areas, from nanotechnology to politics.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Before preparing an application for undergraduate admission, Princeton strongly recommends a review of its publication on how to apply, which is available in PDF format at the official website.
The application deadline for Princeton's graduate school varies according to the department being applied to. Details of the deadlines for different departments is available at the official website.
Tentative cost of courses
The estimated cost of attendance for an undergraduate course in 2010-11 is $52,180. The cost of attendance for the graduate school is available in PDF format at the official website.
Next: Columbia University

Name: Columbia University
Score: 96.0
Location: City of New York
History
Columbia University is a private research university in New York City and one of the eight members of the Ivy League. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution.
Today, the University operates four global centers overseas in Amman, Jordan; Beijing, China; Paris, France; and Mumbai, India.
From its beginnings in a schoolhouse in lower Manhattan, Columbia University has grown to encompass two principal campuses: the historic, neoclassical campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood and the modern Medical Center further uptown, in Washington Heights. Today, Columbia is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting path-breaking research in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.
Courses offered and admission procedure
To obtain information about degrees offered and admissions procedures, please contact the individual schools listed on the website, or explore their listing of academic departments and programs.
Tentative cost of courses
The fees vary according to the course opted for. A detailed structure of the tuition & fees, as well as financial aid is available at the university's official website.
Scholarships offered
Columbia University's educational financing options consist of federal, state, institutional and private sources of funds that will help meet the diverse needs of the student population .
Presence in India
The University has a global center in Mumbai.
Source: India Syndicate

10 Solid Tips to Safeguard Your Facebook Privacy

Facebook statistics show that it has 250 million active users each with an average 120 friends. More than 1 billion photos are uploaded every month by its users, over 70% of whom use applications like games and quizzes in Facebook. Unfortunately, most users don’t know the implications of entering personal information, making friends, and playing games on Facebook.
This guide will show what you can (and cannot) do to safeguard your Facebook privacy.

1. Organize Friends in Lists

What do you do when your boss, mother-in-law, or a casual web acquaintance sends you a friend request on Facebook? Use Friend Lists. Friend Lists are the foundation of your Facebook privacy settings. Select Friends from the top menu, and use the Create link to create friend lists like Co-workers, Family, College Friends, etc. Your friends can’t see your lists, so you can name them whatever you like.

Tip: On your left sidebar, all your friend lists may not show up by default. Click More to see all of them, and drag and drop those you want above the separator.

2. Customize Profile Privacy

Click Settings > Privacy Settings > Profile. Select which parts of your profile will be seen by whom.

If you choose Customize in the drop down, you can be more specific. This is where the Friend Lists you created before become really useful.

Also go to the Contact Information tab and choose how you want your contact information to be shared on the Internet.

3. Set Facebook Privacy Level of Photo Albums

On the Photos tab of your profile page, click Album Privacy. Here again, you can use your Friend Lists to set the privacy for each photo album.

Note that your profile pictures go into a special album that is always visible to ALL your friends.

4. Restrict Search Visibility

Click Privacy > Search to set your visibility when someone searches Facebook for people. This is an important way to safeguard your Facebook privacy.  You can also select what will be visible in the search results.

5. Control Automatic Wall Posts and News Feed Updates

Your actions in Facebook such as comments, likes, appear as highlights on ALL your friends’ home pages. You cannot use friend lists here, only turn them on or off.

Go to Privacy > News Feed and Wall and choose whether you want your boss or ex-girlfriend to know that you’re in a relationship.

6. Set Facebook Wall Privacy

Go to your profile page, click Options > Settings under the status box.

Here you can control whether your friends can post to your Wall, and who can see the posts made by your friends.

7. Avoid Appearing in Advertisements

Facebook has two types of advertisements: third-party and Facebook. Third-party advertisements are currently not allowed to use your pictures, but there is a setting to disallow it if it is allowed in the future. Go to Privacy > News Feed and Wall > Facebook Ads tab to turn this off.

The Facebook ads shown to your friends are about ‘social actions’ like becoming a fan of something. You can turn this off at the bottom of the page.

8. Protect Yourself from Friends’ Applications

Go to Privacy > Applications, and click the Settings tab and uncheck all the boxes. These settings control what information about you is visible to applications installed by your friends. By default, these are set to visible. This means that your religious, sexual, and political preferences, pictures, etc. are readily available to one of the million worldwide Facebook application developers, each time any of your friends takes a quiz, plays a game, or runs any other Facebook app. This is obviously a Facebook privacy issue.

This is the most commonly misunderstood aspect of Facebook privacy. These settings control what applications installed by your friends can see about you, even if you don’t install the application yourself.
Why is this important? Because these settings will not change anything about what you are sharing with the applications you install yourself. For that, go to the next step.

9. Privacy from Your Applications

There is no way to control what applications see about you; it is an all-or-nothing affair. Take this quiz developed by the American Civil Liberties Union to check what anonymous application developers can know about you and your friends each time you take a quiz.
The Burton Group’s Identity Blog features the Facebook Privacy Mirror, an application that you can use to find out what applications know about you and your friends. If you really want to see exactly what profile data of each of your friends is visible to application developers, Privacy Mirror shows it in detail.
The only thing you can do is to authorize only those applications you require and trust. Go to Settings > Application Settings from the top menu. Change the drop-down from Recently Used to Authorized. Here you can see all the applications you have authorized to get access to ALL your profile information. Remove the ones you no longer need.

Also check the list of applications Allowed to Post and Granted Additional Permissions to remove unwanted ones.

10. Quitting Facebook? Delete, Don’t Just De-Activate Your Account

You can easily deactivate your account in Facebook from the Settings page. But deactivation will retain all your profile information within Facebook, including pictures, friends, etc. If you want to permanently delete your Facebook account, click here to submit a deletion request. Note that:

1. There is an unspecified delay between submitting your delete request and actual deletion.
2. If you login to Facebook, your deletion request is automatically cancelled.
3. There doesn’t seem to be any way to confirm that your request was completed.
4. Even after permanent deletion, Facebook says that copies of your photos may remain on their servers for technical reasons.

Also, note that once in a while, there is news of a Facebook hack or leak that can expose your information on the Internet. It is better to be safe than sorry by avoiding using Facebook for anything that may embarrass you.
I hope this article gives you a better understanding and insight into Facebook’s privacy. Have any questions or concerns? Liked the post? Please tell us in the comments!

This is shocking

Latest update after Swiss Bank has agreed to disclose the funds&.

Our Indians' Money - 70, 00,000 Crores Rupees In Swiss Bank 

1) Yes, 70 lakhs crores rupees of India are lying in Switzerland banks. This is the highest amount lying outside any country, from amongst 180 countries of the world, as if India is the champion of Black Money.

2) Swiss Government has officially written to Indian Government that they are willing to inform the details of holders of 70 lakh crore rupees in their Banks, if Indian Government officially asks them.

3) On 22-5-08, this news has already been published in The Times of India and other Newspapers based on Swiss Government's official letter to Indian Government..

4) But the Indian Government has not sent any official enquiry to Switzerland for details of money which has been sent outside India between 1947 to 2008.. The opposition party is also equally not interested in doing so because most of the amount is owned by politicians and it is every Indian's money.

5) This money belongs to our country. From these funds we can repay 13 times of our country's foreign debt. The interest alone can take care of the Center s yearly budget. People need not pay any taxes and we can pay Rs. 1 lakh to each of 45 crore poor families.

6) Let us imagine, if Swiss Bank is holding Rs. 70 lakh Crores, then how much money is lying in other 69 Banks? How much they have deprived the Indian people? Just think, if the Account holder dies, the bank becomes the owner of the funds in his account.

7) Are these people totally ignorant about the philosophy of Karma? What will this ill-gotten wealth do to them and their families when they own/use such money, generated out of corruption and exploitation?

8) Indian people have read and have known about these facts. But the helpless people have neither time nor inclination to do anything in the matter. This is like "a new freedom struggle" and we will have to fight this.

9) This money is the result of our sweat and blood.. The wealth generated and earned after putting in lots of mental and physical efforts by Indian people must be brought back to our country. 

10) As a service to our motherland and your contribution to this struggle,please circulate at least 10 copies of this note amongst your friends and relatives and convert it into a mass movement.

காதலிப்பது எப்படி?‏

1) முதலில் உங்களிடம் இருக்கும் ஃபார்மல் பேண்ட்களை துக்கி எறிந்து விட்டு, சில ஜீன்ஸ்களை வாங்கி போட்டுக்கொள்ளவும். அது புதிதாக இருந்தால் அங்கங்கே கிழித்துவிட்டு Heart டிசைன் போட்டு தைத்துக்கொள்ளவும்..

2) அந்த ஜீன்சுக்கு கொஞ்சமும் சம்மந்தம் இல்லாதவாறு சில டி- ஷர்ட்களை வாங்கி அணிந்து கொள்ளவும் (கேவலமான கலரில் இருந்தால் இன்னும் உத்தமம்). முக்கியமான விஷயம் அந்த டி - ஷர்ட்டில் மகா மட்டமான வாசகங்கள் இருந்தால் நல்லது.

3) குளிக்கிறீங்களோ இல்லையோ தலைக்கு கலரிங் பண்ணிக்கறது ரொம்ப அவசியம். தப்பித்தவறி கூட தலையில எண்ணெய் வெச்சிடக்கூடாது.

4) ஃப்ரெண்டு கிட்ட இருந்து ஓசியிலையோ இல்லை அப்பாகிட்ட கெட்ட வார்த்தையில திட்டு வாங்கியாவது ஒரு பைக் வாங்கி வெச்சிக்கறது நல்லது. முக்கியமா அந்த பைக் பல்சராவோ, அப்பாச்சியாவோ, யூனிகார்னாவோ இருக்கறது அவசியம்.

5) உங்க தங்கச்சி கிட்ட இருந்து சண்டை போட்டு ஒரு கம்மலை வாங்கி போட்டுக்குங்க.

6) சிகரெட் பிடிக்கிற பழக்கம் இல்லன்னா கத்துக்குங்க. அப்பத்தான் உனக்காக சிகரட்டையே தூக்கி போடுறேன்னு நீங்க ஒரு பிட்டு விடலாம். அவங்களுக்கும் திருத்துறதுக்கு உங்க கிட்ட ஏதாவது ஒரு கெட்ட பழக்கம் வேணுமில்லை.

7) எங்க எல்லாம் ஃ பேன்சி ஸ்டோர் இருக்கோ அங்க எல்லாம் ஒரு அக்கவுண்ட் ஆரம்பிச்சுக்கறது நல்லது. பின்ன கிஃப்ட் வாங்கி கொடுத்தே உங்க அப்பா காசை அழிக்கணும் இல்லை.

8) ரெஸ்ட்டாரண்ட்ல அதிகமா வெங்காயம் கலந்த ஃபிரைட் ரைஸ் சாப்பிட்டு கேர்ள் ஃப்ரெண்டை பார்க்க போனீங்கன்னா உங்க காதலுக்கு நீங்களே ஆப்பு வெச்சுக்கிட்டீங்கன்னு அர்த்தம்.

9) தெரியுதோ இல்லையோ இங்கிலீஷ்'ல பேச தெரிஞ்சுக்கறது ரொம்ப அவசியம். பயப்படாதீங்க. சும்மா மூணு தமிழ் வார்த்தைக்கு நடுவுல I See, Like that, Actually, இதெல்லாம் போட்டு பேச தெரிஞ்சா போதும். பாதி பொண்ணுங்களுக்கு இவ்ளோதான் தெரியுங்கிறது வேற விஷயம். இதுலையே உங்க ஆளு பாதி அவுட்.

10) நேரா லேண்ட் மார்க்குக்கோ, மியுசிக் வேர்ல்ட்'க்கோ போங்க. எதையாவது வாங்க போற மாதிரியே சீரியஸா சீன் போடுங்க. ஏன்னா வாட்ச்மேன் உங்களையே வாட்ச் பண்ணிக்கிட்டு இருப்பான். அவனுக்கு மட்டும் எப்படித்தான் தெரியுமோ? நம்மளையே கரெக்ட்டா வாட்ச் பண்ணுவான். நாம தேடுற கேசட் கிடைக்கலைங்கிற மாதிரியே ரொம்ப ஃபீல் பண்ணி முகத்தை வெச்சிகிட்டு, அங்க இருக்கிற ரெண்டு மூணு இங்கிலீஷ் லவ் பாப் ஆல்பத்தோட பேரை மட்டும் மனப்பாடம் பண்ணி வெச்சுகிட்டு வந்திடுங்க. அந்த கேசட் பேரை சொல்லி உங்க ஆளுகிட்ட "அந்த ஆல்பம் கேட்டியா? வாவ் என்ன லிரிக்ஸ், எனக்கு தூக்கமே வரலைப்பா, உன் நியாபகமாவே இருந்துச்சின்னு சீன் போட உதவும். உங்க ஆளும், அடடா நம்ம ஆளுக்கு என்ன டேஸ்ட்டுன்னு உங்களைப்பத்தி ரொம்ப பெருசா எடை போட உதவும்.

11) காசு இருக்கோ இல்லையோ, பர்ஸோட உள்ளுக்குள்ள சில, பேப்பர்ஸ்'சை மடிச்சு வெச்சுக்குங்க, அடிக்கடி அதை அவங்களுக்கு காட்டுங்க ( இது ஒரு சில சமயம் உங்களுக்கே டேஞ்சரா கூட முடியலாம்) வீணாபோய் யாரவது தூக்கி போட்ட கிரடிட் கார்ட் இருந்தா பொறுக்கி எடுத்து உங்க பர்ஸ்ல வெச்சுக்குங்க. (முக்கியமான விஷயம் கிரடிட் கார்ட் அக்செப்ட் பண்ணாத கடையா பார்த்து கூட்டிட்டு போங்க)

12) அடடா எல்லாத்தையும் சொல்லிட்டு ரொம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ப முக்கியமான ஒரு விஷயத்தை சொல்ல மறந்துட்டேன். என்ன பண்ணுவீங்களோ ஏது பண்ணுவீங்களோ தெரியாது.. மாசத்துக்கு ரெண்டாயிரம் ருபாய்க்கு ரீசார்ச் கார்ட் வாங்கி வெச்சுக்குங்க. முக்கியமான விஷயம் தப்பித்தவறி கூட நீங்க மிஸ்டுகால் கொடுக்க கூடாது.

இதெல்லாம் கரெக்ட்டா ஃபாலோ பண்ணீங்கன்னா, ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்... நீங்களும் ஒரு காதல் மன்னன்தான்...

Google enjoy Environment‏

  This is probably the reason why Google wins the title of 'Best Employer' several years running.
Google is said to be the dream job of a lot of people.






We already knew that working for Google had certain advantages, but, believe me, this giant of the search motor takes the welfare of its employees seriously ... as shown by this decompression (stress) capsule that is impermeable to sound and light . . ..



Moving around: A slide allows quick access from different floors . . . There are also poles available . . . they are similar to the ones used in fire stations .



Food . Employees can eat all they want from a vast choice of food and drink .



Work Station: Each employee has at least two large screens .
There are 4-6 'Zooglers' per office .




INOVATION: Large boards are available just about everywere because 'ideas don't always come when seated in the office' says one of Googles managers .




LEISURE . Pool tables, video games etc . are available in many areas .


Communication . . . On each floor, there are private cabin areas where employees can attend to personal affairs ..




Technical Support: Problem with your computer ? No problem . . . Bring it to this area where drinks are available while it is being fixed . . .
Health: Professional masseurs (eusses) available .





REST . . . This room provides massage chairs that you control . . . while you view relaxing aquariums . . . . !!!



Ambience . . . There are many books in this library . . . even some about programming !!        

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Interesting facts about Pizza

Just hearing the word "pizza" brings a smile to the face of just about every American. Whatever style or variety -- from thick, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza stuffed with gobs of cheese, sausage, and pepperoni to a thin-as-a-cracker crust topped with veggies -- pizza invariably makes it to the top of "favorite food" lists.

Here, we've compiled a list of fun and interesting facts about this American food icon. See how many you knew!

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the United States.

1. Since 1987, October has been officially designated National Pizza Month in the United States.

2. Approximately three billion pizzas are sold in the United States every year, plus an additional one billion frozen pizzas.

3. Pizza is a $30 billion industry in the United States.

4. Pizzerias represent 17 percent of all U.S. restaurants.

5. Ninety-three percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a month.

6. Women are twice as likely as men to order vegetarian toppings on their pizza.

7. About 36 percent of all pizzas contain pepperoni, making it the most popular topping in the United States.

8. The first known pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.

9. More pizza is consumed during the week of the Super Bowl than any other time of the year.

10. On average, each person in the United States eats around 23 pounds of pizza every year.

11. The first pizzeria in the United States was opened by Gennaro Lombardi in 1895 in New York City.

12. The record for the world's largest pizza depends on how you slice it. According to Guinness World Records, the record for the world's largest circular pizza was set at Norwood Hypermarket in South Africa in 1990. The gigantic pie measured 122 feet 8 inches across, weighed 26,883 pounds, and contained 9,920 pounds of flour, 3,968 pounds of cheese, and 1,984 pounds of sauce. In 2005, the record for the world's largest rectangular pizza was set in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Pizza restaurant owner Bill Bahr and a team of 200 helpers created the 129 X 98.6-foot pizza from 4,000 pounds of cheese, 700 pounds of sauce, and 9,500 sections of crust. The enormous pie was enough to feed the town's 5,200 residents ten slices of pizza each.