2011 January | Island Crisis

ARkStorm The Upcoming California Superstorm

January 20, 2011 / 15 Comments

A SuperStorm is believed to be heading towards south California (U.S) about 50 years from now and may cause destructions to the tune of $300 billion with massive flooding. The scientists from different fields of disciplines are studying the possible occurrence and the impact of such an event.
Dhobi Ghat Review Featuring Amir Khan

January 20, 2011 / Leave a comment

Dhobi Ghat is set to release tomorrow 21 January 2011. Director Kiram Rao did her best in her directorial debut for Dhobi Ghat which is not the usual bollywood movie full of romance or action. It is a movie with a difference, as it shows the various aspects of poverty in the lives of the people of Mumbai.
The Way Back Movie Review

January 20, 2011 / Leave a comment

With “The Way Back”, director Peter Weir has made a movie that is excruciatingly real, causing you to feel the same physical pain as the actual characters in the movie. Peter Weir is a great director with many successful movies like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Gallipoli, and The Truman Show under his belt. He is the kind of director that focuses on quality rather than quantity. Just a couple of movies in a decade –...
Apple’s Steve Jobs Backing Off For Cancer Treatment

January 20, 2011 / Leave a comment

Apple’s Steve Jobs is backing off again for cancer treatment. What has been believed to be another jittery attack on the Apple’s investors, is the news regarding the Apple’s 55 years old CEO Steve Jobs to go on a two year medical leave. Shares have fallen down and there is an uneasiness among the investors regarding the future of the iconic firm. Though Jobs will still be the CEO, but the day-to-day charge of the...
Thaipusam Cavadee 2011 in Mauritius

January 20, 2011 / Leave a comment

Thaipoosam Cavadee 2011 was celebrated in Mauritius today. Below are photos and video taken at La Caverne Vacoas. Pious celebration to everyone and if you have photos you wish to share with us, you can email them to me at kurt@islandcrisis.net. Click on the thumbnails below to open the bigger images version.
8 Creative Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Your Girlfriend

January 19, 2011 / 2 Comments

Valentine’s day 2011 is round the corner so its time for many a cute couple to buckle up and start searching for some creative and romantic gift ideas for their loved ones. Below are some of the most loved and creative gift ideas for boyfriends for their girlfriends.
The Survival of Wikipedia

January 19, 2011 / Leave a comment

Will Wikipedia survive another 10 years? Ten years ago nobody would have imagined that there would be an online encyclopedia and if anybody had then he would have gone crazy finding out how it would survive. But it is there, the largest online encyclopedia on the Internet called Wikipedia.
Your New Horoscope Sign As From 2011?

January 19, 2011 / 6 Comments

Following the addition of a new horoscope sign, Ophiuchus in the astrological set of zodiacs, it is good to know that your own zodiac sign has logically shifted (or maybe not depending on your birth date). While the acceptance of this 13th zodiac sign is still a debatable topic, here are the new proposed dates if you are one of those who believe in the new horoscope calendar.
Ophiuchus The 13th Horoscope Zodiac Sign

January 19, 2011 / Leave a comment

Ophiuchus is the 13th zodiac sign which just joined the club of the ex-12 zodiacs. For many who might have been really close to their particular zodiac sign it’s time to make some little adjustments because they were not so accurate. According to Professor Parke Kunkle, an astrology instructor there have been concerns regarding the change in the horoscope signs.